Evening Star Newspaper, August 17, 1883, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, | AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Ferth west Cerner Penssyivenia Ave. and 11th &..' TheEvening Star Newspaper Company. GEO. W. ADAMS, Prest ry FvExtsc Stan f= eerved to enbecribers Mm thy js by carrie F D ceria Dae r, {Fntercd econ d-class 5 ‘Ter Were reste Poer® case P81 HANGS IN SCHEDULE. “\ R ARM? te STA fly at 9am. dy NGIVEN EL HOLE is POSt- pve Ex, ever ne TS ROUND JAxE MOSEL TESDAY, WEDN ESDAY AND aul 26 make exer OQUAS FALLS every MON dt FRADAY, ine Gth st. AY EXCUH HALL AND mont. Bs * a.m, returnine abou and trip to ME Vernon, $1. ‘Toal: ot trips. Boat will pm, end return about Fare for Att. 25 cents, ndance, <bAY AFL Boat will Fare for the AMUSEMENTS. | NINTH AND S STREETS. ce Troquots, ie” Liver Ii TENTH SEASO: OPENING OF T ASON MONDAY, AUGUST ORMANCE. 42 ARMSTHONG 41 A NEW VERSI Parade at 2 o'clock at7 p.m. SALE 0: ATS NOW READY. WED MISS BER ho LOUIS BLU. 10 Virtuoso. CO appearance of ua a dozen other | (N EXHIBITION ¢ i ANT SALE AT Be Steet. ARKETITER } scoot 26. GCF etreet_northweet, one door from Tthstrest, neravines, Chre ck of Papert 1 Taree HE , Aunst 20, e In'e stock of LEW NEWMYER, 734 7th . will be offered at private aale trom tretsil, and balance on hand not sold by DAY, Aucust 18th, will be sold in bulk. with nd fixtnres of store. Propositions to that ne received up to TUESDAY, August 22U, store, 734 7th atreet northwest. Kt, HARRIS, Assiznes. SATU aul. - ta are S SHeDD. at, NCAS TER & HOWARD'S PHARMACY, ‘Corner 7th aud T street FivE CENTS PER GLASS, Without change of quantity, and quality fully main died THE LALGEST STOCK IN THE, CTr¥ TO SELECT FROM AND) EAPEST, FLEASE CALL AN AMINE, CORCORAN BUILDING, F. BROOKS. Bends Glara, Crockery, Wood, China, Leather, eolid ag rock! Hard L adamant! FIRM AS LULL GRANITE! Strongest, toughest and most elas FEE tic Giue on earth! A E SamsonianGiantamong FE atlotherGlues and Ce- EK ments! Absolutely Un- Ene brakatie ‘and Ready—Always LIQ Leather and ‘Stone, Patches o1 Iry, M perable tenacity! abeis, Textile Fabrics. | aud, Cabitet Mukers, Scroll | ¥ gallon or barrel. 424 NINTH STREET. NEW STORE WITH NEW GOODs, OPEN ae and BRASS GOODS a spe- ialty. MANTELS, FURNACES, RANGES and PLUMB- ING FIXTURES. dy2t We Ane Suowixe A Lue OF COOKING RANGES AT VARIOUS PICES FROM $8.50 TO $150. IRON TILF FIRE-PLACES, with BRASS FRAMES, from $12.50 to $75. BRASS ANDIKONS, from 35.50 to $50 per p: PORTABLE BASKET GRATES, from % to $50. PARLOR GRATES, from $10 to $100. A large stock of STOVE FURNITURE at low rates, ts for ARCHER AND P. v also, for the JAC’ We are FINE GAS TILATING EDWARD CAVERLY & CO. Piumbing, Ti antl As POLOGY, ‘The PALATS trusts its what could voide reed in the pattons will not condemn for |. The PALATS ROYAL ad- al Bargains in Hosiery and Glo ‘Owing to delay in transit there Job lows did t i pointing many of our patrons walled in answer to our advertisement, ‘hey are here at last. LIST. 250 Doz. Lisle Thread Gloves, extra long, all the new colors, perfect fitting, 25¢.; worth 48c. 150 Doz. Lisle Thread Gloves, the same uslity as we Nave cold ail the season for S9e-. only S80. per pair. 50Doz. Ladies’ Black Lisle Thread Hose, silk finish, sold ail the season for 98c. per pair; nuw only G4c. per pair. 40 Doz. Ladies’ Colored Tisle Hose, in all the new ebhdes. ‘This quality is usually $1.25 per pair; we now sell them at 75¢. per pair. | 16 Doz. Children’s Derby Ribbed Hose, white feet, only sizes 5 to 83g; usual price 48c. per pair; our special price 25e. per pair. striped Englich Half-Hoee; in this job ind woods worth 35 aud SUC. per pair; sux Face Scrrires. SEATON PERRY + to Ferry & Brot: ADY FOR INSPECTIC K OF ALL-WOOL PAR NCH ©. DLOTHS, ) x” A COM- $s CAMELS- SHMERES—ALL 8, FRENCH TRICOTS, ALL- FCH PLAIDS, BLACK AND COLORED Wiis, ELEGANT STOCK OF BLACK LD SILKS, OTTOMANS, MUSCO- RHADAMES FEOM THE BEST ACTURERS. FRENCH MAS PARIS Jes: EMBROIDERED FICRUS SILK, CHUDDA, SHEYLAND AND SHMERE SHAWL: oa GENTS’ MAUDS, LADIES’ BLANKET SHAWLS. RPANCY PARASOLS aT cost. “LOWEST PRICES” ON ALL SUMMER DRESS FAbRICS, EMBROIDERED ROBES AND LA- DIES’ LINEN AND MOHAIR DUSTERS. Gr CHOICE GOODS, PLUN FIGURES ax heck Pacis “SS AND COR- “SEATON PERRY, Perry Building, Pennsylvania avenue, corner Ith strcet. Fetabtistien 1849. aull 507) Prercer Faines 507 GEO, ©. GWYNN, 307 6% STREET S.W. natr cLorns, | Tae our special price is 26c. per pair. PALAIS ROYAL, and 1117-1119 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. Ware = Movoxrax HAMMOCK CHAIR Differs from all the other stationary or reclining Chaira, in that it is better, stronger and simpler; is adapted to the House, Lawn, Porch or Camp, and is just chuck full of quiet comfort and blessed rest. Is far superior to the Hammock in every way, and can be put up so as ‘to be always in the shade, J. W. SCHAEFER, sy13 NO. 1020 1TH STREET NORTHWEST. ~ C. C. Ponszs, Booxsexrten axp STATIONER, ‘Has returned to his former location in the new bui:ding Well cuccees in Ccrxine Old Famuly vorvraits, ap | jyl8-lm —418 Ninth street northwest, Washington News and Gossip, Gove’ 7 3 To-p Due, $579 274.98; customs, Internal reve- W BANK.—The acting controlter of the cur- Teney has authoriz*d the Leavenworth National Bank to begin bustuess with a capital of $100,000, Tne Contract for the removal and repair of the Muskegon Iife-boat station, Michigan, has been awarded to Sidney Scofield, of Grand Haven. Capsts ON PRonATION.—The new Nftvy Register shows 190 cadets on probation at the naval acade- my—48 in the first class, 45 in the second, 40 in the third and 57 in the fourth. Nava Onpers.—Assistant Surgeon Wm. Mar- tin has been ordered to duty at the navy yard, Pensacola, Fla. Civil Engineer RE. Peary, ordered to duty at Couster’s Harbor Island 1st Septemb=r. Capr. Wx. R. Browne, marine corps, has been ordered to the marine barracks, Mare Island, 1st September. ‘TNR YELLOW FEVER SCARE AT PENSACOLA.—NO further Information of the yellow fever among the ’.8. marines at Pensacola, Fla., had been recé:ved. at the Navy department this morning. A REPRIMAND KECOMMENDED.—The record of the court martial in the cas? of Captain John A. tess, of the ordnance department, has been re- celved at the War department. ’ Captain Kress Was In charge of the work of erecting barracks at San Antonio. Texas, and was tried for negligence in allowing expenditures for the work to exceed the estimates, so that the appropriation was ex- hausted when the buildings were little more than half finished. It is understood that the court has | Fecommended a reprimand. Coup ComFonr IN CoREA.—Officlal advices from Mr. Foote, tho newly-appointed United Staffs minister to Corea, state that he has taken up his residence in the capital of that little-known country, hut that Iife there 13 attended with many discomforts and privations. The only house he has been able to obtain is a rude one of wood and paper, with paper windows, and 1s situated In an undesirable location in the midst of hovels and fith. The climate is marked by great extrem?s of heat and cold. The onty fuel obtainable con- sists of the boughs of pine trees, and everything in the shape of foot, except the simplest necessa- Ties of life, has to be brouzht from abroad. Gorxe 10 New York T0 SEE Manong.—The re- port contatned in Virginia papers of a conference, within the list two or three days, in this city, be- tween Senator Mahone and leading coalltionists 1s without foundation. Gov. Cameron reached here Wednesday night, but only stayed a short While. He said he was in a hurry to get to New York, and took the next train after his arrival for that city. Senator Mahone has been in New York city for several days, raising money, tt is sald, for his canvass, and Gov. Cameron made no seerét of the fact that he was going to New York to sce Mahone. Wn Cenk Krrpy was Remoyep.—Mr. Thomas B. Kirby, of Tennessee, a clerk in the rallway mail service of the Post Office department, has been dismissed. It is stated at the department that he was removed from his position because the Postmaster General did not approve of his em- ployment by the publishers of the Postal Guide to sunerintend that publication while he was cm- ployed in the department. He recetved an annual lary from the publishers, but it 1s not charged that he sh in the profits of the work. The Po=tmas neral thought that his holding the pésition with the publishers of the Guide was In- compatible with 1:13 duties as a clerk in the a artment. Mr. Kirby did not seem Inclined to re inquish this salaried position with the publishers, Iso hls removal was determtned fpon. There no charges against Mr. Kirby of improper tees, Tie WrEKLY Stan for this week 13 now ready for mailing; price, three cents per copy. It 1s a large, eight-page paper, of fifty-six columns, cut, pasted and folded, and Will be sent anywhere in the United States and Canada, postpald, for one dollar a year. PERSONAL.—Asioclate Justice Harlan, of the U. 8. Supreme Court, is at Nantucket.—Mrs. Adml- ral Reynolds hamone to Asbury Park for a stay of a couple of weeks,—Kev. J. Owen Dorsey: and W. D. Baldwin are at the Virginia Warm Springs. —Dr. D. F. Forrest and Assistant District Attor- ney Moore are among the latest arrivals at Cape May.—Commander ‘Terry has gone to Deer Park for a stay of a month.——Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Morse will be at Saratoga until about the first of Septem- ber.—Rev. A. W. Pitzer has gone to Yonkers, N. .for a short visit.—Mr. 8. E. Dickey, of the Pension office, will spend a ‘mozih’s vacation at Amesbury, Mass—Ex-Senator Rollins is going into the banking and brokerage business with his son,——Marshal Nicolay, of the U.S. Supreme Court, was registered in ‘Chicago on Wednesday. Col. E. E, Rice 1s confined to the house by a severe attack of muscular rheumatism in his right arm.—Mr. J. Staniey Brown, of this city, and the younger of the Garfield boys are roughing 1t on the western border.—Capt. H. L. Howison, Geo, C. Gorham and Senor de Lome, of the Spanish le- gation, were registered in New York last night Mr. Frank T. Rawlings has returned from a two week’s visit to New Hampshire.—Mrs Gany and family and Lisner, of Washing- ton, were registered “at “the office of the’ New York Herald in Paris ¥ Among Late arrivals at Atlantic Ci Duhamel and Miss Duhamel, of Washington. Col. N. Vedder and daughter are at the Hygela Hotel, Olt Point Comfort,—Represomvative Kelley writes from Brighton, the English seaside resort, that his health 13 greatiy improved.—Mr. Charles B. Cleaves, of the Pension office, has gone to Maine for a month’s ation. Mr. F. W. ‘Trae, of the National Museum, has returned from Louisville where he went In charge of the | Mascum’s collection of exhibits at the Louisville exposition, —Miss Irene Baumgras, of this city, wWiio has been pronounced by Principal Ralf, of the Borlin hoch schule, the finest American planist he has ever met, is now spending a vacation from 1 studies gmong the Alps by the W. Collins has gone nchester, forastay of a —Dr. J. T. Howard has gone to : where he will remain throughout August.— Major Graham has left the Healing Springs and gone to Afton Depot.—Mr. R. E. Pairo has gone to Ol Orchard Beach for a short stay.— Mrs. J. B, Yates 1s spending a few weeks at Charlottesville.-—Mrs. R. W. Taylor has gone to.Northampton county, Pa., for a stay of a couple or weeks. —First Lieut. John R. Williams, third artillery, arrived at the Ebbitt House this morn- ing.—Ex-Senator Clingman, of North Carolina, who has been dangerously 1 in New York, is 10 the city on his way home. He has almost recov- ered his health.——Mr. Simon Brentano, of the Washington firm of A. Brentano & Co., was ris tered y+ st/rday at Paris office of New York Herald, ag at the Grand How rand aes District Government Affairs, MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS. The Commissioners have granted a request of property owners to reset the curb and sidewalk on Vermont avenue, between R and 8 streets. ‘The Commissioners have pranted. a reqtiest to lay a private sewer In the alley In square 818 at the expense of the parties interested. A request that the curb be set out and the sile- walk laid on a portion of the west side of square 387 has been granted on the usual conditions. Acting Heaith Officer McGinn has called the at- tention of the Commissioners to foul sewer traps a‘tjoining houses 450 Q street northwest and 712 D street northwest; to the filthy condition of the alley between D and E and 7th and 8th streets northwest, and of the gutter on K street, bewween @land 3d strects northeast. The inspector of buildings has been authorized to make necessary alterations and Improvements in the sixth precinct stationhouse, Massachusetts avenue, between 9th and 10th streets, toflt the building for its purpose, and to call on the owners to make any repairs that are needed independent- ly of such special purpose. The Commissioners have approved the recom- metdition of Captain Greene that the nuisance complained of by Mrs. Linville, in square between ist and 2d and B and C streets northeast. be cor- rected by constructing a sewer under the usual conditions of permit work. Acting Health Officer McGinn had a conference with Commissioner West this morning respecting the inspection made yesterday of the premises occupied by Mr, Frank Carter, corner of 13} and B streets, and 1t was decided to take no action at the present time. wil by Inspector Eavwiey to-day as fol- Were issued by Inspector Entwisle as fol lows: F. Wheatley, build brick front to house 3045 N street northwest; $700. John White, enlarge stable rear of lot 6, square 57; $800, H. H. Dyer, ‘build two-story brick addition to planing mill, 27th street, between I an K northwest; $800. Pat- rick Lane, to enlarge dwelling 513 H street north- east; $300. Knorr’s Masoxtry Neagty Frery THovsanp. ‘The Louisville Courter-Journat has official returns from 109 out of the 117 counties In the state, show- ing the following vote for governor: Knott, dem- ocrat, 129.191; Morrow, Fe peetiny 85,620; Knott’s majority, 43,571. In 1879 these same counties gave Blackburn 42,775 majority. The remaining eirht counties in 1879 gave a democratic joayorts ot 1,142, and unofficls] reports show that this has been eee this aera 206. ey at rity will not val ‘votes from nea greater than KA the last election. Asbury, the colored candidate for register, was generally scratched, and hia opponent Will have over 60, ‘The vote for a constitutional convention was light all over forties. ‘there 1s 40 hope that the proposition jor ‘us been carried. Features of the Strike In Washington. STRENUOUS DENIALS OF THR REPORTS OF WEAKENING. The telegraphers about the.healquators at the National botel this moraing @enied, with much emphasis, all reports of any weakening In the ranks of the brotherhood. “I see,” sald one ope- rator, “that the superintendent in New York re- quires men returning to the Service of the Western Union company to sign an agfe2ment never again to enter into any strike against the company. No man could honorably sign any such agreement, and no one with any manhood would sign it. For my part I would rather walk the streets for six months than do It. Some men, forced by poverty, however, might do it.” “How was it after the strike of 1870?” a-ked the reporter. “The company had som€ such arrangenfent then,” said the operator. ‘The men were asked to sign an tronclad agreement, and there were some who did sign it. I think asarute the men who refused to sign it are better off to-day than those who signcd It.” HOPE IN MACKEY’S MOVE. “The operators,” eaid the reporter, suggestively, to a group of strikers, “seem to bulld much hope ou Mr. Mackey’s taking hold of the postal tele- graph.” “Yes,” sald one of the leaders, “and they have good ground for hope. Mr. Mackey’s putting money into that company means that its lines will be extended. The day of the Western Union monopoly 1s over. Before this year 1s done 1 think every opposition line will be combined in one great organization against the Western Union.” THE ALLEGED EXPOSE OF THE SECRETS OF THE BROTHERHOOD. A prominent member of the brotherhood, refer- Ting to the alleged exposure of the secrets of the brotherhood, said: “A man would have a hard Ume tn getting into an assembly by using the pass-words and signs given. But it would not amount to much if all the Secret work was ex- posed. In two or three days the brotherhood could change the whole thing.” “This 1s chowder day,” sald one of a group of operators about to set Out fora neighboring res- taurant where free lunch Is served, “It la part of the secret work of the brotherhood to eat chowder on Friday.” So the brotherhood departed in search of chowder. THE GOVERNMENT OPZRATORS WHO ARE REPORTED TO BE WORKING FOR THE W. U. COMPANY. The Telegraphers’ Brotherhood here last night appointed a committee to wait upon the Secretary of War and the Postraaster General and protest against the conduct of two employes of those de- partments, two brothers—W. M. and James R. Ashe, ex-telegraphers—who are now on leave of absence, and who are reported to be at work in the Philadelphia Western Union office. The com- mittee this morning called at the departments and handed the following communication to the acting Secretary of War, and another similar com- munication to the Postmaster General: “WASHINGTON, D. C., AUGUSt 17, 1883, Robert T. Lincoln, Secretary of Wai Sin:—This cominittee has been appointed by the local assembly of telegraphers to invite your at- tention to the case of Wm. M. Ashe, an employe of tho adjutant: general’s office, of the’ War depart- ment. Wm. M. Ashe, in company with his brother, Jas. R. Ashe, a’ clerk in the Post Office department, has, we ‘are informed, been grenied a leave of absence by government, and has availed himself of such leave of absence’to enter the ser- vice of the Western Union telegraph company, at Philadelphia, where he 1s now at work. It 1s earnestly hoped by the assembly that as Wm. M. Ashe Is an employe of the government, under pay, his action in taking the places of men who are ‘contending for recognition and justice will meet with your swift and severe condemnation. (Signed) Ros'r L. DEAKERS, ‘A. J. Lompax, Committee.” A committee of telegraphers, representing the brotherhood, and consisting of Robert L. De Akers, A. J. Lombard nd W. J: Cook, called on Postinaster General Gresham to-day ‘and pre- sented the letter. Judge Gresham told the committee, after read- ing It, that he would look into the matter. WASHINGTON BULLETIN. ‘The following bulletin was sent out to-day by the Washington assembly of telegraphers: “Washington greets you this morning with an unbroken front, and from present appearances willdoso Ull the end of this glorious struggle. ‘The Western Union reports this morning are full of lies as to an alleged break in New York and Baltimore. Take no stock 1n these infamous false- hoods, ‘The working masses here and elsewhere are realizing that tiisis not only the telegraphers’ fight, but the fight of every laboring man in America. Now ts the time to exert your manhood and principles of honor. Stand firm, each and every one of you,until honest John lifts the banner of victory high ‘above giant mouopoly’s hydra- headed carcass.” —_— Affairs in West Washington. BUILDING ASSOCIATION. —The sixth annual meeting of the ‘Twelfth Bullding associ- ation took place last night at Goddard’s hall. The report of the seerttary, Mr. F. King, showed a3 follows: Receipts’ for six Years—Dues, $61,840.02; advances, $17. 667.98; fines, $850.08; Insurance, $120.75, Total, $80,487.83. Pay- mentsA for six Advances, $43,530.93; with- drawals, $32,909.17; expenses, $3,201.08; insurance, 3157.15. "Total, $7 Cash on liand, $698.59; delinquents, $1,310.93. “Total assets, $2,009.43. The association began with 1,192 shares; bought out in six years 310 Shares; drawn out 1h six years 739 shares; settled in’ sIx years 186 shares; leaving 143 shores yet to cancel The following Officers were ‘elected: W. Clabauzh, president; Albert Miller, vice president; Ferd!- hand King, secretary; Robert E. Frey, treasurer. Directors—Thomas Dowling, Andrew Frey, James Goddard, John Gibbons, John Leitch, Dantel Me Laughlin, M. R. Goidard. V .luation commit! y, Thomas Dowling and W. A. Hutchins, committee—John Leith and Albert Mil- ‘Trustees—Jesse H. Wilson and M. R. God- ler. dard. _Accipent.—Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Ellen Keady, aged sixty years, living at 3316 M street, slipped and fell upon the pavement in front of her premises and cut her head severely with a glass which she was carrying. Br. Ritchle attended her. Gnaty.—Sales—3,000 bushel$ of wheat was sold yesterday after ‘change at 115 to 118; 700 bushels ‘Wheat sold to-day at 117. ———— Maryland Politics. NOMINATIONS IN TWO COUNTIES—ANTI-HAMIL- TON DELEGATES ELECTED. ‘The democrats of Garrett county, Md., yester- day elected ant!-Hamilton delegates to the state convention. They nominated the following ticket: House of delegates—El Stanton and W. D. Hoye; sheriff, Moses R. Hamill; county com- missioners, Wright, ‘Thayer, Andrews; Mullen and Thomas Browning: orphan’s court, W. H. Bernard, James McGettigan and Amos’ Broad- water; surveyor, John T. Mitchell; state's at- torney, Wm. A. Daily. The republicans of Kent county have nomt- nated the following ticket: For the senate, W. D. Burehinal; house of delegates, Joseph Downey, Joseph C. Raisin; orphan’s court, Jaines Willis, W. J. Vannort,’ Isaac Parsons; county commis- stoners , first district—Johathan Hodgson; second district—J. B. Parrott; third district—T. C. Par- sons; fourth district—Bartus Trew; fifth district— Win. Crosby; sheriff, John W. Parsons. ‘Tne dele- ates to the State convention are understood to favorable to Hon. Hart B. Holton for governor. ee Ge. JoserH E. JOHNSTON on THE BLACK-Davis Conrroversy.—General Joseph £. Johnston, the ecnfederate general, 1s at Bedford Springs. In an interview with a reporter of the Bedford Repud- lican yesterday, the General says there was no call for the letter of Jefferson Davis in what Judge Black had written. It was incomprenensible to him how Mr. Davis could make the statement that if there had been no attempt to reinforce Fort Sumter there would have been no secession. General Johnston sald that he supposed that there »Was not a school-boy in the ‘north or south who did not know better. “He said Jefferson Davis was not a great writer, as he permitted his feelings to influence him, and serenely smiled at the idea of Jeff being a match for Jeremiah with the pen. —_—__. DistIncuisHED ENGLIsHMeNn CoMPNG.—A number of distinguished Englishmen gatied this week from Southampton and Live: In quest of recreation in America. Chief Among these 1s Lord Coleridge, who 13 to be the guest of the New York bar asso- clation. The lord chief justice will be accom. anied by Sir James Hannen, one of the ablest jurists in England, and by Mr, Charles Russell, who has made a it reputation at the London bar. Mr. Horace Yevey, another great authorit in English law, hs: blued Lord Carrington and 2 ent, Who are to irty of five meméers of Py Fo over the Northern Pacific. sessing considerable political and Str. GM. No and eler and radical profeazor, Jai who has climbed to the eummit of 9 ‘Fo be Cremated. THR REMAINS OF MAJOR CHARLSS ALTMAN TO BR PLACED IN TIT FURNACE IN ACCORDANCE WiTH HIS DYING REQUEST. Tha remains of Major Charles Altman, a well- known and respect2d German of this city, who dled suddenly of apoplexly yesterday, will be re- movel tils evening to Washington, Pa, where they will de cremated. The body will be accom- panied by the oldest gon of the deceased, Mr. F. C. altman, and, after the cremation, the ashes will be taken for interment to Nashville, Tena. where the wife ad two children of the deceased are now residing. This disposition of the remains was made In accordance with the dying wish of the deceased, who had for many years ben a be Hever ta this method of disposing of human re- mains. He belleved that the placing of bodies in the ground breads dissase and is the cause of much Suffering to the living. In speaking of this subject he always said that he wanted to be cre- mated, for the reason that it drew attention to the matter and induced people to think about it In this way he thought by degrees the system would become general. Major Altman was born 1n Altoona, near Hamburg, Germany, and was in his 49th year. He served with distinction through the war, entering as captain of Co. G, 20th Towa volunteers, and holding the position of major when the warended. About three years ago he came to Washington and obtained a position in the War department, whtch he held at hts death, He was.a member of’ the Masonte order and of the Grand Army of the Republic. soe Flyers on the Track. JAY-EYE-SEE MAKES THE FASTEST TIME ON RECORD FOR FIVE YEAR OLDS—OTHER EVENTS. The races at Rochester yesterday were largely attended, and there was considerable enthusiasm displayed. For pacers of tue 2:20 class for a purse ot $7,000, Westmont won tn three straight heats: time, 2:20, 2:20, 2:21. The trotting race, 2:20 class, was won by Overman; best time. 2:19. The third’ race, a free-for-all contest for $5,000 divided, was won by St. Jullen in three stratcht heats against Edwin Thorne and Fanny Witherspoon; time 2:16% 4g, 2:18. For a special purse of $2,000, Jas-Eye-see trotted to beat his own best record of 2:15 for five-year-olds. Ho made the first heat in 2:25, and a second heat in 2:14,making the best time on record for five-year old in the world and winning the race. At Hartford, Conn., the entries for the spectal 2:19 class races to be trotted at Charter Oak park on September 6 are: b.g. Phallas, chm. Fanny Witherspoon, blk.s Director, chm. Adele Gould, chg, Overman, bs, J. B. Thomas, ch.g. Josephus, b.g, Wilson, chim. Clemmie G. The race will be for ‘a purse of $10,009. ‘At Saratoga yesterday the second race for all ages was won by Tax Gatherer; time, 2:31. Dan K. won the third race; time, 1:463. Disturbance Was the winner of the fourth race; Ume, 5:32 pecans oe Trial and Execuuon by a Mob. AN EXTRAORDINARY SCENE IN MISSISSIPPL On the 26th of last July Thomas Sayle, a young merchant of Oakland, Miss., elghty miles south of Memphis, was assassinated by an unknown per- sop, who mutilated the remains in a most, horri- bie manner. Suspicion pointed toa colored man named Joe Payne, who was arrested. Wednesday he made a full confession, and it was given out that he would be publicly hanged yesterday at noon. A special from Oakland thus describes his taking off: “To-day at 2:25 p. m., Joe Payne, col- ored, was hanged in accordance with the almost unanimous yote of 500 or 600 clt!zens. The pro- ceedings were quiet and vusiness like. Sheriff Pearson made an eloquent appeal In favor of the law taking its course, but the crime was so revolt- ing and the man’s contesston of a cold-blooded, de- Mberate murder so clear and complete, that the sheriff was overpowered and relieved of hischarge. A court was at once organized,the Hon, J.M. Moore, mayor of Oakland, presiding. W. N. Fitzgerald and W. V. Moore, attorneys, conducted the prose- cution. Payne nade a full contession. He sald that on the night of the murder he went to Sayle’s house for the purpose of killing him for his money, and that he waited there until Sayle came out, when he Joiued him. They walked about two hundred yards, when lie knocked. Sayle down and cut his throat, throwing the body into a deep gully after he had Tifled the pockets of money and the store and safe keys. He then went to the store and got what money was there, amounting to about thirty dollars. After tie confession a vote was taken, and death by hang'ng was the verdict of the crowd, who acted as Jurors. A gallows was erected at nee, and the prisoner mounted the Scaffold with a’ firm step. He made a speech, agaln confessing his gullt, and advised everybody: to teach thelr children "to avold evil thoughts. ‘The black cap was then adjusted, and in ten min- utes he was pronounced to be déad. The colored people were as clamorous as the waites for aveng- Ing the outrageous crime, and the people think they have done right.” sae Judge Black on the Koad to Recovery. A SUCCESSFUL OPERATION FOR HIS RELIEF. Judge Jere Black’s condition last evening was greatly 1mproved, and the attending physicians, Drs. Garnett, of this city, and Melsenhelder and McKinnon, of York, Pa., regarded his speedy re- covery as certain, unless some unforseen compll- cation should arise. Judge Black’s trouble was stricture of the neck of the bladder, occasioned by an unusually enlarged prostrate gland, pro- ducing complete occlusion, which had stubboraly resisted the ordinary” appliances. On Monday night Dr. Atlee punctured the bladder as a meas- ure of necessary, but only temporary relief, and, on the following morning the patient was again relieved in alike manner. There was then every reason to believe the operation would be success- ful, but this expectation was disappointed, and, on’ Wednesday, the difficulty recurring, Dr.’ Gar nett returned. "That morning Dr. Meisenhelder repeated the pu Yesterday morning Dr. Garnett, with Drs. Meiscnhelder and McKinnon, proceeded to make a radical operation for perma- hent relief, with the most happy results, ee ee A Western Scandal. AN ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT JUDGE CHARGED WITH ADULTERY. The sensation of the day at Chicago ts a publi- cation involving the reputation of a justice of the supreme court. Pleasant Henderson, a wealthy farmer of Knox county, IiL,has commenced at Galesburg a sult for divorce against his wife on the ground of cruelty and alleged adultery, com- mitied by her with the Hon. Alfred M. Craig, Jus- tice of the supreme court of Illinois, Henderson is a weil-to-do Knox county farmer. He Is the owner of 5,000 acres, most of it under cultivation. He ts a Freemason, as is also Judge Cralg. His wife, Mrs. Josephine Henderson, 1s a woman to whom the wor: captivating may be appiled with all its force’ Papers filed in the case reveal a scandalous condition of affairs, It is alleged that several law firms, whose nathes are given, de- clined to accept the husband’s retainer, because Craig 18 80 high in position and so powerful as to be able to ruin any practicing attorney whomight incur his antagonism. Itis now in the hands of F. 8. Murphy, the lawyer of Galesburg. ‘Henderson demands an immediate trial, and says if there are any attempts at filibustering he will have to resort to wild western methods as soon as Craig returns from western Dakota, whither he has made a sudden and unex trip. Mrs. Henderson has the reputation of being the hand- somest woman in Knox county. COMPLAINT OF RAILWAY STOCKHOLDERS —A Dill of complaint was filed in New York yesterday tn the United States circuit court by Spencer Eroin, Jay Cooke, jr., Edwin C. Weaver, of Philadelphia? the Trenton Banking Company, of Trenton, N. J.: James A. Willlams. of Connecticut, and other res- idents cf Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Connecti- cut, stockholders of the Oregon Railway and Nay- igation company and Henry Villard. ‘The com- aint prays for an accounting, and also an in- Junction restraining the defendants from selling, ransferring or disposing of any of the rightsor properties of the Oregon Steam Navigation com- pany. = Acowenr To PROF. DoviLiiers.—A letter from Rawley Springs, Va., states that Prof. Eugene Do- villfers, of the naval academy, met with a painful accident last Monday. He was seized with vertigo While descending ‘the stairs and fell from the sec- ond story to the bottom of the first landing, break- ing one of his ankles and cutting his head. His doctor says he will be confined to his bed for two or three months. Gen. Grant ar DEER PaRx.—Wednesday even- ing General and Mrs Grant attended a reception inthe hotel pariors at Deer Park, Md. Gens. Beale, Elkins and others were present. To-day the entire party, including Vice President Spen- cer, Harrison Garrett and Senator Davis will make a tour over the West Virginia Central to Piedmont, using two private cars, and ret guns Reicer eGeen ean ae al i Harrison Garrett. General Grant leaves for Long Branch Saturday evening. Telegrams to The Star. THE STOCK FLURRY OVER. THE PRESIDENT CATCHING TROUT. —— THE STRIKE PRACTICALLY ENDED. ———— A NEW YORK OPERATOR SAYS 80. _ SIAMESE EMBASSY TO AMERICA. ——___ REORGANIZATION IN INDIANAPOLIS. ———>—__ The Sitnation in Wall Street. STOCKS STRONG AT THE OPP! }, EXCEPT DENVER— WESTERN UNION 7435. New York, August 17—Waut SrReET, 10:30— Stocks were strong this morning, except for Den- ver, Which was a fraction lower. Prices advanced a¢ to 7% per cent, the latter in Western Union. ‘This stock 1s up to 74%. Oregon Trans. was the feature inthe sectia ite Galtas cae Be In the loan market % per cent Is bld for New York Central for use. NO EXCITEMENT TO-DAY. New York, Aucust 17, noon.—Stocks—Sine a.m. the market has been quiet and Kas lower. Speculation thus Tar to-day “has been de- vold of excitement. In the speciatiies New York and New England rose 14 to 25, C.C.C.and I. 14 to 64'4, Chicago and Alton 2 to 130%, Lake Erle und Western 14 to 22, and Minn. and St. Lout: pre- ferred 14; to 49%.’ St. Louls and San Francisco common, which sold at 2234 recently, 1s upto 27 bid, without sales. THE POST'S REVIEW OF THE FINANCIAL SITUATION ‘TO-DAY. New York. August 17.—The Post's financial ar- ticle says: The volume of business in the stock market in the forenoon was smaller than yester- day, as that of yesterday was smaller than that of Wednesday, indicating a further subsidence of the excitement which began a week ago and cul- minated on Wednesday. The marset opened generally a fraction higher and cont!nued strong up to 11 o'clock, after which thcre was a re- action of to 7%, continuing until 12 o'clock. After 12 the market Was again stronger,and the reaction was recovered, and seve- Tal stocks sold at the highest prices or the day, notably Canada Southern, Kansas & Texas, Lake Shore, Oregon & Trans-Continental, Rock Island, Wabash preferred and Western Union. The net result of the forenoon’s business was a general ad- vance of 4 to 14g per cent, the latter on Oregon BANK and Trans-Contivental, With 13 on Micht- gan Central, Western Union” and Rock Island, and to 7% on the remainter of the list. Among the specialties Lake Erie and Western was 24 hicher at 224g and Richmond and West Point 1; ut 314%. The principal dealings up to 12:30 o'clock Were In Lackawanna at 122%, 128, 1225; for 23,000; Oregon and Trans-Continent. ern U a 5. Union Pacific Ms Pacific preferred’ at 10,000; St. Paul at 1024, 11,000; Erle at 314.31, 34, ¥ for ‘9,000 and Nashville at 49, 49°, for 4 &s 2, for 5,400; ; Texas and F Wabash preferred for'5,300.. The total sal ‘I Were about. 169,000 shares, Rates for call loans on k collaterals were 3 per cent In the forenoon. ‘Time loans on the same collaterals are offered at 43 for 60 days and 5 per cent for90 days, Sterling 48 lower to-day. ae The Presidents Trout, HE HAS GOOD LUCK FISHING AT CAMP RORERT LIN- COLN—SURGEON FORWOOD BAGS AN ELK. Camp KoperT LiNcoun, Wy., August 15th, vra Fr. WasHakig, WY., August 16th —The President's party left the forx of the Wind river at 6:30 o'clock this morning, and followed the toriuous windings of Wind river nearly to 1t8 souree, and then com- Tmenced the ascent of Robert Lincoln pass, used by Lieut-General Sheridan last year and named in honor of the Secretary of War. Tie pass 1s the shortest and easiest of Toutes between the valley of Wind river and that of Snake river. Tne party Teached this camp at 11 o'clock, having traveled about seventeen miles, The camp ts named Rob- ert Lincoln, and is situated on the crest of the backbone of'the Rocky mountains, 9,000 feet above the level of the sea. Within 100 yards of the camp are streams which flow respectively into the At- lantic and Pactfle oceans. ‘The President spent part of yesterday trout fish- ing, and returned to camp with the heaviest catch of the party, the average welicht of the trout being two pounds.” Surgeon Forwood returned to camp, having shot an elk of enorinous size and weight. The other hunters of the party brought in two an- telopes and a good supply of mountain grouse and wild ducks. ‘To-morrow morning the party commences the descent of the Robert Lincoln pass, and will camp in the valley of the Gros Ventre river, where the Arst view of the grand Teton mounds will be ob- tain ‘The party {s in excellent health. Game abounds, but Gen. Sheridan as given peremptory orders that no more shall be killed than 1s absolutely ne- cessary for the wants of the command, eee Knights Templars in THE GR, Saw France dered to the Kaiguts t the pavilion was lar persons being present. Dancing commen ten o'clock. ‘The bullding was handsou rated, the floors being stretched with canviss. The object of the triennial commities in giving the ball In advance of the oMclal proceedines was to ratse money to provide for vie after expe es. The receipts are estimated at $7,000, representing about $4,000 net. es The Ejrst National Bank of Indian- apolis. REORGANIZED WITH WILLIAM H. ENGLISH AS PRESI- DENT, INDIANAPOLIS, IND., August 17.—The reorzaniz1- tion of the First National Bank of this city was completed iast evening. The stock of the bank has been increased froin $400,000 to $800,000 patd in capital The following 13. a list of the officers and directors: W.H. English, president; E. F. Clay- 1, Vice president; John C. McCutcheon, cashie irectors—W. H. English, E. F, Claypool, John C. an Francisco. Wright, A. B. ConJuitt, 'W. W. Johnston, W. C. Depauw, of New Albany; John ea Terre Simon Yandes, of Indianapolis; J. P. Coupee; Shipp, Robert Brawning and W. H. Ijains. ~ Ht. English, in a letter to the public, sa: “At the Ume of ihe recent troubie in the First N tional Bank of Indianapolis had neither stock nor deposits in that bank and no pecuntary inter- eat in it whatever, Idid what Icould to arrest what might have been a fearful and widespread calamity, and did it entirely from disinterested motives." I am urged In every direction to accept the presidency of the bank, and am told that my acceptance is an imperative necessity. I doubt this necessity and accept with extreme reluctance, knowing the great_care, worry and strain that a roper discharge of the duties demand.” In clos- Ing he says: “I shalldo my very best. to protect the interest confided to my care and promote cor- rect principles of banking and the prosperity of the community. It will take alittle time to get the bank fairly under way, and forbearance as well as ald on the part of the deposttors and the public is needed and will be appreciated.” ee agen The Slade-Mitchell Prize-Fight. Kansas City, Mo., August 18—Harry “Hill, of New York, has been chosen referee in the com!ng Slade-Mitchell prize-fight, An investigation of the Jaw shows that the restrictions upon prize-giit- ing are very stringent both in Missouri and Kan- 828, Itisstated that a Missouri statute forbids any one to train in this state for prize-fighting. Slade 1s now in training at Independence, and this discovery may cause a change in the proposed ar- rangements, ‘The Racing at San Francisco Yester- day. San deeerey | Au third day of the Paci: 17.—Yesterday was the jc Coast Blood Horse asso- ciation races, The sport o) sevel ‘hths of a mile, wi ed with a dash of Renwick a bad second. ich was won by Ella ‘The third the Palo Alto Was won easily by the Palo Alto stables filly, Monday, dam Anderson Hizgins ta ran- Bing second and third. Time, 1:18. easily, Duse of Monday second, Rondo tind hd lay S800! hopelessiy 4. An Ol Strike in Colerade. Con, August 19.—For three Tapitaltsis have eon tor cont Ol in the vicinity of Canon tn this: with an indifferent result. On “thumday night D vein was strack in the Land Investment oom. CS Se eee ‘ided at the barrels per day oll of ex juality, straiing to a certainty that ‘coal olf exists in pay: ing quantities in that vicinity. More Strikers Yielding, FIVE RETCEN TO WORK IN MISSOUKI AND ARKANe: ‘BAS St. Lovts, August 17.—Five of the striking tele- graphers returned to service yesterday on the company’s terms Three of them return to duty in this office, one goes to Sedalia and one to Litula THE STRIKE PRACTICALLY aT AN EWD. New York, August 17.—One of the most promt. nent of the striking telegraph operators sald to- day that the strike of the telegraphers was prac cally atanend. He said be believed In the broth. erhood, and stuck by it as long as he could, but were beaten and might as well give up fi ast. He had signed the Ironclad oath, return to work to-morrow. He knew of many other operators who would endeavor to re- turn to their Keys at once. The “ironclad” oath referred to compels the telezrapher to pledge him- Self to withdraw from the Drotherhood and never again Joln a siintlar organtzation, ess Agent Somerville, of the Western Union company, Said this morning that no wires were | tampered with last night, and that ail circuits Were working nicely. In addition to the 17 tele- graphers who revurned to work yesterday 10 more Teturned to-day, Unree of whom were ladies, A VACANCY FILURD IX PETERSBURG, VA. PRTERSBCKG, VA. August 17.—There’ were two Operators in tie Western nion office here when the sirlke occurred, one of whom struck. Since that Ume the business of the office has been carried on by the manager. The vacancy caused by the Striking operator has been filled by the appoint~ ment of J. P. Dixon, of Tarborough, N. C., Who went on duty this morning. = Fatal Stabbing by a Chinaman. Sioux Crry, Towa, August 17.—In a row In a Chi- nese laundry last night Wep Lee stabbed Ah Sam with along knife. ‘The latter's entrails and liver Were exposed and he cannot survive. Wep Leo kept _a large crowd at ba: his knife for tuily fifteen minutes, but was captured by a po- liceman, —e General Forcign News by Cabic. MANCHESTER MARKET. Loxpos, August 17.—The Manchester Guardian, 1n tts commerctal article says: There ts no chan in the tone of the market. Sales have been smuail, but prices are sustained. GREAT BRITAIN ASKS RUSSIA TO EXPLAIN, Lord Fitzmaurice, under foreign socretary, tated In the house Of commons to-day that the roment of Great Britain had asked the Rus Slan government to give an explanation in regard to the expulsion from Russla,on the 1th tostant, of a British Jew, representing a London business firm, who was provided with a proper British pass por RAVAGES OF CHOLERA. ALEXANDRIA, August 17.—There were forty-one deaths from cholera here yesterday. SENT TO SIBERIA Sr. PETERSBURG, August 17.—Twenty-two young j men, who were students tn the university hers and Were connected With a nibilist journal, have been sent to Siberia. PRINCE BISMARCK AND CARDINAL HOWARD, BERLIN, August 17.—The North German Gezette, Prince Bismarck’s Organ, denies Uhat the ‘prince has given audience to Cardinal Howard at Kissen- gen. IUsays the health of Prince Bismarck does not permit to receive even lls closest political friends. PROHIBITION OF EGYPTIAN COTTON IN SWITZERLAND, GENEVA, August 17.—The prohibition of the Im- portation of Ezyptian cotton into Switzertand has called forth many protests from various quarters, If the authorities persist in enforcing the prohibi- Uon thirty-five thousand persons who are em- ployed in manufactorles where this cotton Is used ‘Will be thrown out of work. DEATH OP A SCIRNTIST. Viesna, August 17.—Baron Bernard Von Waller storf-Urbair, the scientist, 1s dead. A SIAMESE EMBASSY FOK AMERICA, Loxpox, August 17.—A Slamese embas<y, dese tined for’ England and the United States, left Singapore Thursday on tue steamship Sindn. The embassy includes two princes of the blood, three Princesses, four attaches and twenty-one attend> ants. STRIKE OF FIGHT THOUSAND WEAVERS. Eight thousand weavers in the Ashton-Undere Lyne district have struck work, owing to a ree fusal of the masters to increase thelr wages, ALL NIGHT SESSION OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS, Loxpox, August 17.—The house of commons continued in session till nearly six o'lock th morning. The discussion was on the goveramet t estimates. ‘The Irish members were very active throushout the night, and took occasion in the course of the debate ‘to polnt out various griev- ances of their people, such as the conduct of U police durinz the election rots at Wextord ai ‘the imprisonment of Mr. Harrington. The debate Was Of a heated and a personal ch: —— Mr. Mackey ai Saw Francisco, Cat.,August 17,—The announce- ment that Mr. Mackey has taken so prominent an interest In the Postal Telegrapt company, and has induced Mr. Fair to jotn forces with him, exe cites considerable surprise, and doubts of’ his seriousness in the enterprise are freely expressed. by those who best know him. Jt fs said that both cf them have their hands full of business on this coast, and that it is not probable they would enter into any Muancial scheme they could not fully control. A Boller f'wo Handred Feet in the Al Lovisvitie, Ky., August 17.—A boller at the Falls City Brewery, situated outside the city limits, ex- a yesterday morning, tearing out the boller ouse, passing through adjoining sbed, and rising 200 fect in the air. In descending it struck a slaughter house, crushed through the roof and one floor, and lodged in the cellar. Although Sev= oe persons were about the boller no one was tm i Hoax Started by a Pawenger. Bioomiscron, Iu., August 17.—Last night thi Wabash and Chicago and Aitou railroad placed armed men on their west bo train on account of the rumor to the the trains would be robbed at Mexico, Mo., by armed outlaws. The whole thing proved to bea hoax, started by a passenger who, in joke, In- formed the station agent that he belonged toa gene of train robbers who expected to raid these | roads the same night. | ‘The Denver ai New York, August 17.—At the meeting of the Denver and’ Rio Grande directors to-lay five Bames Were mentioned in connection with the | Presidency. No one was decided upon, and the | directors Will meet again next week. In tho m All be com No name iven, ee Out of His Prison, .—John Devoy, editor of the /rish Nation, Who was sentenced to Sixty days imprisonment ‘in the penitentiary for libel ing August Belmont, completed lis term this morning, and Was released from prison. He came at once to this city, and proceeded to the office of his paper, where ‘Ue received the congratwiations of a number of friends. ‘The Vandalia at Quebec. Qvenrc, August 17.—The captain and officers of the trivat> Vandalla were entertaine! at diner | last night by the officers of the Citaic. A large number of ciuzeus visit the Vandalia daily, ame Saratoga Haces To-day. Saratoga, N. ¥., August 17.—The weather ts very warm, the attendance large and the track | Ume the parties in question with in regard to the mutt John Devoy New York, A dusty. First race, 4 of a mile, Brad frst, W. P. Burch second, and Vera third. z In the second race, mile heats, the first heat was ‘aplas, Witi Rosaline second and Jim ‘The second heat and Rosaline second, Jip won by Nelson third, ‘Time—1 :45. race was taken_by Cap! Nelson third. “Tline—1:45," ‘The Labor Question. A WOMAN TESTIFIES AGAINST TRADE ONGANIZée TIONS—WORKING PEOPLE AND THEIR TAY. ‘The Senate sub-committee on labor and educa+ tion continued Its session in New York yesterday, ‘Mrs, L. Twichell, of Brooklyn, testified that she was formerly president of a working-women’s as- sociation in San Francisco and also of a female shoemakers’ association. She had been a member of various other trade organizations. Sue sald Uhat there were many women who had been brought up in comfort who were now unable to make enouch to support themselves. ‘There were at least 5,000 women in New York and Brooklyn who would be glad to obtain Work at any price, ‘This had been the case ever since emigration had grown to Its pres°nt proportions, and 1 would continue as long us emigration Was unrestricted, ‘Trades unions were also the meaus of preventing many Women from obtaining Wori, as 1t was the policy of the union to restrict the ‘number of ite members. The labor in New York cliy was con- trofled by the trades unions, and it was the object of the leaders of the unfons to create a core ner in labor until they get a coud place for theme selves and then desert their followers. The gove ernment, she thought, should assist the uneme ployed classes to go wuere they could obtaim employment. This surpius only existed in the rap crowded centers Of population in the the witness thought that if they were a: \ogo vo the west the pressure would be relieved. Samuel Gom: chairman of the Federation of Organized and Labor Unions of the United States, testified in regard to tue condition of the working je and the cause or against the manufacture of houses, and enumerated as ii slaved labor the ii of New York. Their