Evening Star Newspaper, September 27, 1883, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Ferthwes: Cerner Pennsylvania Avs and 11th St..57 TheEvening Star Newspaper Company, GEO. W. ADAMS, Pres't Inv Fvrxtxe Stam is served to an ity by carriers, on their own account, oF 44 cen menth. Cor’ Fy mall—postaze prepaid- ix months, $3. + the Post Office at Washington, D. C.,.as ‘Tux Weasty Stax—published on Friday—$1 ayaas, Feetgeprepaid. Bix moutus, 50 cents. §2~ All mail subscriptions must be paldin advance; Paper sent longer than is paid for. ° vertising nade kHown on anplieation. in the 10 cents par ‘the counter, 2 Che pening Star. “Ve 62—N2 9,495. WASHINGTON, D. C.. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1883 TWO CENTS. AMUSEMENTS LADIES’ GOODS. _SPECIAL NOTICES. ~ RIP VAN WINKLE—OPERA. | OkL's. A Giosr0ts 3 AL Success. ders, WINKLE. Br C_OPFRA COMPANY. £3 of popu: splendid audien o'a; of, The Miller's Bride erry War WINKLE. FOLLY COMPANY, Monday Next-EDWAKD" ES (ASSUSL FALL aces or THE CAPITAL BICYCLE CLUB, THURSDAY and FRIDAY, Oct. 4th and 5th, 4:15 p.m. Pivers” from Springiien, including the Eng- Bab Champious, GREAT NOVE! forsale b EATE C1 ARLES A. LAST, MATINEE OF Tlit SEA OF ICE.” Standard Attraction, the famous (TLEY NOVELTY AND BURLESQUE COMPANY. ‘Matinees:—Tuesdays, Thuredays snd Saturdays. Reserved Seats on sale at Box Office, without eharxe. ee] IME MUSEUM. A pzcat Show this W: Every afternoon and Night. The TWO GIANTS, (now on their bridal tour), the Hatred Child, Sea Lions and hosts of curiosities. Fixe Loan, Mise, Jounie Percy, the famous Dox and Monkey Cireus, the shed man Brot 3 ‘and Gray, Hefron, the Phenomenon, the India Itubber Map, Prof. Poole, the Wizsrd, Dowl, ala Joe Emmett and ‘12 other artists, makin: America. tra SUMMER GanD: between Ireland’: champion dan- Me! ONALD, aud the Amercan lads, nd KE) RSEY, for a purse of 350,_A mag- Bifleent company, including Janes and Willie Bensley, the Martinettes” Miss Kittie Drew, the Misses Leon aud Boxer, aud mimerous others. Adinission only. ten cents, eep24 APXti's SUMMER GARDEN. ‘The regular GARDEN CONCERTS will be continued Every Evening during fair weather. Amtszion, 10 conte. LECTURES. _ ‘eraLecture on the * Present A hutous Belief in Eugland,” at the National Thea! . September 30, at 8 o'clock. its; reserved, 75 cents. To be had ‘sep18-t, th. x6 PICNICS, EXCURSIONS, c= RIVER O¥ST GRAND FAMI 5 For the Benefit of E. L. Sizes's Far Jo MARSHALL HALL, On the commfdious steamer Mary Washington, SUN- DAY Sept. Steamer 1 aves 7th street wharf at 16:9) am. returning at 7 p.m. bree hundred bushels of select Salt Water Oysters Bave been enwag’d and will be delivered on. Saturday ing. sept. .9, by the steamer Johu W. Thompson, Fiver, for all to en-oy them. Biusic by Prof. Pettitt’s Brase Band. No objectionable persor allowed, Prof. 1s. E. Odiam, the Champion Diver and Daring a ivi — will ¢ive ou this cecasion a series Ct his wonderful of Re- &e. REAT FALIS Steam packet Ex e will make her Yerular trips to abor Places SUNDAY, WEDNESDAY, end FRIDAY. Leave Hish street snd canal at Fare 50 cents round trip, For charter aj ator 1114 ath street northwest, ___ BOOKS, & MiFival Voor PUL ON OUR COUNTERS Be followin publications, expressly vubliehed for the Benefit ofour books patrons. “ihe reeular price is 30 cents We shail sel: them at 12 cents: gene Aran. by Lord Lytton. hich Shali It He, by Mrs. Alexander, ‘The Yona Pass, by MacKeasie. Latreaumont, by: uzene Sue. Love and Lator, by I ive Varcor, bo Notley. A Woran’s Sake, by Watts Philips. Pr to Hailes, by Mrs. Forrestor. wucee e es, Frayerbuoks; in book wanted, mich ENT. th wt Boox Store, LL LINE OF SCHOOL BOOKS AT THE VERY LOWEST PRICES, Ne Biri’e Fre View of our Cd fact w Velow the regu BOO! il i Cue im Ten, EF. Hales ; Hart'and his Bear, For Puble A full and Complete St ANY ONL EN THE Whelceale aud Retail. WM. BALLANTYNE & SON, _serit 420 SEVENTH STREET. ES AS LOW AS noo Books FUR EVERY GRADE OF PUPLIC AND PRIVATE SCHUOLS AND COLLEGES, AND ALL SCHOOL REQUISITES, ‘At the lowest prices, wholesale and retail. ©. C. PURSELL, 418 Sth street northwest. ee CIDER, VINECAR, AND SPICES. JOHN YW. MAGRUDER, 1417 New York avenue. sepl-Im Faz Ovesrsa Dex Goons. We cren TO-DAY full lines of al! the new FABRICS ‘im the most desirable i» WCOLEN DRESS GOODS, shades, with VELVEIS and VELVEIEENS & match. “BRUNSWICK” VELVETEENS are the best. Full mes of DOMESTIO GOO! FLANNELS, jOUSEKEEPING LINENS, LAC PouaTAiNs ‘and eet NG LESS - JOHN T. MITCHELE, sot ¥81 Pennsylvania syeune, | | French Ia 15 REET NORTH. 1D in DRESSMAKING, CUT- She guarantees perfect sitisfac- sep26-tm* Ra E 5 Mi vcstMneentores * ING and F thon in fitand (2gP THE PORTRAIT OF MiS. MANGARET DON, pow on exhibition at Ellis’ Music Store, will be placed in Amidon School, October 1. sep2t-: AKING MMe. C. COREY ‘Wishes to inform her pstrons and the public in general that she hs returned with the latest French siyies for Dressmaking, and {s vrepared to make at the shortest notice Evening, Weddin: and Keeeption Dreeses, also Strect Comtumes, Muntelettes, & fect MODISTE, Has removed from Ba'timore te 2t D street sonthenat, Where she will make t order Dresves and Costu * it every grade. With her long experience in the art of Dressmaking she guarantees perfect satisfaction in fit styl au3l-im, Ds | BALRIC UNDERWEAR, at 25c all sizes. Gerrui CUT PANT-SHAP! | manner, all PEIGHT 5 $1.50, LL JEAN’ DRAWERS, in the most therough NAINSOOK FEATHER mede in the very izes, at Tic. eae aLISH HO- in all the newest despa, at 50c a E.& W. COLLARS and FFs. pes. French, Eng- irts made to ocd: CHEMICAL DRY CLEANING ESTABLISH. 0 street northwest. Thirty years’ experl- . te Garmepte, also Crapa are perfectly cleaned by this superior Evening Devswen a sqecia Opinion the and Bn pit: : H, is special acont, her own ake, that for the psisa A SPECIAL MEETING QF ORIENTAL CTL, No. 312, Rea. Will be hela COUNCIL, No. 312, R.A. atGrand Ary Wall FKIDAY, september 8th, at 4:30 pm, for the purpose of conferriug the degree, at) A. 8S. BADGLEY, Regent. AS ‘OW: UBLICAN ASSOCIATION. [-gPPIOWA REPUBLICA’ OIAT! here will be a meeting of the IOWA REPUBLICAN OCTATIO: streets nortin 29, 1889, at i arrangen at Grand Army Holl, corner 7th nd L it, SATURDAY EVENING, September P; m. sharp, for the pnryose of makk- nts to go home to vote. Half fare rates have been secured. All Iowans are earnestly requested to be present. M. T. ANDERSON, Secretary. 0. H. HERRING, Preside gep27-3t NC ington Con tion to F. OTIC. IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ANY one wishing to become a meruber of the Wash- tinental Guards can address their applica- (5 LONGLEY, chairman recruiting conimit- . 80) 25-34" tee, (e ical Depart Building, MONDAY, October Ist, at, address Will be delivered by St B. PU T=) THE NE Cae Plies the best as ixsted. i Vited to attend the opening exe talogue on application. 1749 Pa. ave. 22% PUBLIC AND PROFESSION ARB IN. ines of the Mei ment of Howard University, at the College 0 p.m. An of. D. 8. Lamb, M. D. RVIS, M. D., Secretary. ‘aazines and New Books as soon Subscription 50c. per month or $4 ery S- FIXTURES, ‘Large stock of the latest designs, LATROBES. € THE ATTE Resilents js particularly called to PHOS RANGE! PLUMBING AND HEATING. SAM'L 8. SHEDD, 9 Oth street northwe: . OF VISITORS OF the new and poy ular Brain and Nerve Tonie and S: fuged against J.alaria, “For sale acrated by the glass or ja bottles by gepS 1420 Pennsyly CP mn the undersicned, HUFTY, is this day RICH th All parce are y TLEMENT 0) au23 KD H. TAYLOR wi August 22, 1883, S iz “between fi wor TAYLOR & Mssolved by mutval consent, sign in liquidation and business. pestfully requested to make a SET- HLL ACCOUNTS. RICHARD H. TAYLOR, FRANCIS HUFTY. vopartnershig: h2retc TYORNEYS. GOODRICH, ATO T born street: “Chicas: fs experience, Business quietly and legal 124 D ighteen trans- m3 LKER, JONER, NOTA ¥ FOR RE! next to PUBLIC AND itv P.O. jy? N, 2: RULbes, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, e —- Rocms 2 and 4 Gunton Law Bailding, 2 Louikisna avenue. Residence, 240 North Capitol street. mh29 A. HAL e+ "Ftllge of the Peace and Notary Publis, 916 F street northwest, Warner Building. iat (osvEns ation OF LAND FOR WATER SUPPLY. Wasnrxarox Crry, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, August 21, 1883. iV HEREAS by section 1 of the act of 1882, ch.294, (July ), entitled — “'An Act to increase the water supply of the city of Washington, and for other purposes,” it is, among other thinus, provided— ““That the Secretary of War shall cance to be mado a survey end map of the land necessary to extend the W mm Aqiestuct from ita present eastern termal- nus to the hich ground north of Washington, near 6th street extended, and of the land necussary for a reser- yoir at that point, the capacity of which shall not be Jess than three hundred mitlion gallons; and a like sur- 2 map of the lind necessary for a’ dam across the ac river at the Great Falls, including the land occupied by the dam, and the fand required for the extension of said dam acroes Conn’s Island to and. upon the Virginia shor, ad when surveys and maps MI have been made, the secretary of War and the Attorney eral of the United States anail proceed to acquire t) and for the United states the tsb aug titl if any. to said land apd water rights, and to the iand on Which the wate houao at Great Falls stands, by coudei- natie Aud also that— “When the insp and survey are completed, the Attor- ney General shall proceed to ascertain the owners or claimants of the premises emb: shall cause to be publish in one or more of the di ced in the survey, and or the space of thirty dave, newspapers published in the District of Columbia, a description of the entire tract or trocts cf land embrac'd in the survey, with @ notice that the same has been: taken for the uses mentioned in this act, and notifying all claimants to any portion of fatd prcmuincs t fe, within its period ‘of ‘publication, in the Department of Jus:ice. a description of the tract or parcel claimed, and a statement of its Value as esti- usted by the claimant. All of which will better appear npon reference to such act. jAud whereas such map and survey have been com- pleted: ‘Now, therefore. in accordance therewith, and under the above requirements, I hereby give notice that the several parcels of land and water rights below described have beeu taken for the uses xbove indicated, viz: (a) FOR EXTENSION OF AQvEDUCT. Jat. Ttis proposed to take a right of way for a tunnel, Whore least depth below the suriace of the «round will Nary froin 5) to 170 feet, as shown in detail by the lonyi- tudmal section on tracing A: the line of tunnel com ences at the auxiliary gate house of the distributing reservoir; thence north 81 decrees 40 minutes 22 sec- ouds east'20,$26 feet to its esstern limit at the site of the proposed reservoir cast of Howard University, ‘2d. It is proposed to take and acquire title to the fol- lowing tracts of land at the sites of the several shafts, viz: At Foundry Branch, working shaft, about three (3) geres, mioreor les, located in the valley of Foundry Beane south of, and fronting on, the ‘New Cut” row : Favette Street, ar shaft, @ lot 50x100, fronting on tte street. orking shaft, about two and one-half itock Creck, 2%) acres on the left bank of the creek, extending about 3,000 feet down stream from the lower mill dain, aud tounge on the east by the mill race, aie Atan Air Shaft, located about 1,400 feet west of the Columbiaroad, on tunnel Hine, a fot comprising about 5,000 samare fe loss aud a right of way for a from the nearest public Av-nue, working shaft, a lot fronting gn Champlain avenue and comprising’ 40,000 square feet more cr lesa. A rouiway 60 feet wide, and about 1,350 feet long, from the auxiliary wate house at the distributing reser- Yuk fe Mreiutersection of the Foxhall lane and New Cut roads. ‘The several parcols of land referred to aboye are indi- gated by the spaces incloged in green on tra ing A. ‘Their exact boundaries are not specified, because they. can be modified within certain limits with a view > conforming, ax far as practicable, to the wishes of the property owners. (0). FOR RESERVOIR NEAT HOWARD UNIVERSITY. At Champlai 2st. It is proposed to take and acquire title to about 67 8-10 acres of land lying in the depression east of Howard University, together, with all improvements eI mn, comprising proparty in Howard subdivision, saSltch provetty, at follows:, Biocks 8,10, 11 24, 25, 26, with adjoining streets, and Lots as tice with that part of College Mister ado es thzether with that part of C joining lot- 10 to C, fnciusive, In seid block; also the ene belonving to the United States, containing about 4-10 acres: also abont 2 4-10 acres of undivided land. sald to belong to the Howard University, 6-10 acres sald fo belons to the Soldicre home aud 20310 acres naht to belous to G. E.fMoore. Also a Lot® 20 feet square in the southwest corner of Gen. Whittlesey’s property. 2. It In also proposed to take a rueht of way 50 feet ‘de, and for such iength as may bo nected, toextend 4% street (so-called) from boundary to an upon the: to be taken for the reservoir. " d to lay the larve reinforcing mains a zag her the right of way dvougl LeDroit Puck has romised in writing, free of cost, and it alread: exists asa public etree: from there t the Howard Uni- Piri cron hie wil leave a length of about 860 nileraned, ‘ihe lauds referred to under this heading are shown on tracing B, indicated by the parts colored in «reen. (©), LAND FOR DAM, EXC., AT_ GREAT FALLS. nil the dam fo and upon the Vinginia 9 take and acquire title to a strip crossing Couns Island and tho necting the U.S. property on vmne-at, with the Urs this will extoud tho prewsnt iy On Virwinia sos > ular Jot containing about tract is colored in yellow on tracing 0. tix prorosed to hold and. sequire tite to the lot on which the gate-house the Great Fal's now stands, comtaissing about oue-Lith of au none. ‘Lis tract is colored in brown on tracing C, dt is proposed to take snd acquire title toa tract con- necting the gate-hou- »t with the U. S. property on Fails Istand, ‘containins about 26,10 acres. The ane ent Condnit and a ps he dam are located on this it. ‘4th. In addition to ceq outstanding title to thes lands xt the Great Full also proposed to acquire all water rigitts implied th te possension of the same, or needed for purposes con- templated by the act under which these p are taken. ‘Lhe map of the eurveya (in three tracings) required for the uxes enumerated in the above named act of 1882, ch. 204, may be scen at this Uepartinent by all Sautianta to shy portion of eaid premises; and wtkes le hereby renpectice y notified within the peri: the publication oy this advertisement. tn the Bepas ment of Justice, a description the tracts or parcels vez ectie ly by them claimed, and a statement oF their Paine as by cach clarmantestimated. BENJAMIN HARKIS BREWSTER, —This lo! ewe QE GTN lot te required for the Socaxese serous, rasa ET. ~ and Decorative Pictures... Jay Gould, 421 9th st mh? Vv oe 204 TENTH. STREET NORTHWEST, Nai as, Shoempaber’s Autiaqeak, Portland and y Fat, lism Gsocke Tas tent 1m —— > FOR PURE QUIN quantities, at a reasor MUNCAST! sopld IN LARGE OK SMALL price, £0 to it & HOWALD'S PHARMACY, ‘Comer 7th aud I streets northwest. S A tod-tna “HARDWOOD LUMBER,” *h Prime reasoned Walnut. lahogany, thoroughly reasoned, from % to 38-inch. Cherry," joroughly seasoned, from \ to 4-ine. Poplar, soft Tennessee, dry und seasoned. artered Oak, from ¥ to ‘abinet and White Oak, all thick»zases. Ash and Maple, together with a large atock of a: seasoned Bi hand. auld and and Jobbing Lumber constantly on WM, MCLEAN & SON. 18th and_B streets northwest. "ns win introduction of with other tmprovements, we are not subject WasHinaTon, D.C., July 16th, 1833. greatly increas-d our facilities by the an Elcctric Light Machine, together thecon- dition of the weather, aud are prepared to furnieh with promptness, and at low price, sny work in the lino of Photo Engray wing, for either relief or plate-presa print- ‘ang estimates furnished upon application. THE S16 LAUTEN ENGH#AVING COMPANY, : 1425 New York avenue. Washington News and Gossip. Government RECEIPTS TO-DAY.—Internal reve- nue, $376,821.62; customs, $706,744.02, Coustssioxs were issued to-day to Wm. H. Price, Furnace, Va., and George 0. Jones, Ridge- way. y GEN. SHERMAN’s MOVEMENTS.—Col. Tourtelotte received a telegram from Gen, Sherman this morning stating that he would be in St. Louls on next Sunday and would reach Washington on the 7th of October, CIV, SERVICE APPOINTMENT.—The Postmaster General has appointed W. ©. Pennywitt, of Ken- tucky, to a $1,000 position, the name being one of those certifled from the civil service commisston, ‘The appointment is for the probationary term of six months, ADMITTED INTO THE NAVAL AcanEmy.—Louls Maubray, of New York; Michael R. Pigott, of Massachusetts; Clarence M. Stone, of Indiana,and Robert C. Hall, at large, have been admitted into the naval academy as cadets, Tae Lorrery MAIL QUESTION.—Tho postmaster at Now Orleans has notified the Post Office depart- ment that the United States district attorney there will take steps at once to have the injunc- tion obtained against the postmaster by the New Orleans National Bank transferred from the state to the federal courts. Hazixa Capets SENTENCED.—The Annapolis court martial has sentenced Cadets Tisdale, Dodd and Young to the Santee for six months, and to be deprived of their usual Mberty and privi- leges. The charges against Cadets Reilly and Kress are nov approved. Tne Postmaster General has requested the post: office department of Canada to furnish him with @ full aceount of the working of the post ofice savings bank. Tue report was mailed to Wash- ington yesterday. SvEING THE PosTMASTER GENERAL.—The Post- Master General, as 13 well known, has forbidden the delivery of the mail matter of the New Orleans Nattonal Bank, because 1t receives moneys con- signed to the Loulstana Lottery company. Baldwin, president of the bank, who was in New York yesterday, sald: “In point of value the re- mittances to the lottery company are only about 5 per cent., against 95 per cent transmitted to our customers, The order of the Postmaster General 1g not now in operation in consequence of an {u- Junction in the state courts, which has been con- Unued tn the United States court, pending the trial of the test suit, It has, however, done us great Injury in our general collection’ business through the country, where the situation is rot generally understood.’ The object of our sutt 1s to establish the fact thatthe Postmaster General had no right to interfere with the legitimate Dusluess of a banking institution or attaint its correspond- ence.” Movements of Navat Vessris—The com- mandant of the navy yard, New York, reports to the Navy department that the U. S. 8. Trenton wil Ibe ready to leave the yard to take on powder, ete., October 8th, and for inspection October 10th. ‘The Trenton 1s going to China to relieve the Hart- ford as flagship of the Astatic squadron.—tThe Saratoga arrived at Bristol, R.1, yesterday.— ‘The Hartford arrived at Panama September 21st, and will crutse along the coast of Central America, (4 048 FIvToREst THE LARGEST STOCK IN THE CI'’y TO BEL ECT FROM AND THE CHEAPEST. ELEASE CALL AND EXAMINS, fn CORCORAN BUILDING, E. F. BROOKS. Haan & Hoercussos, 424 NINTH STREET, Agents for Low's CHELSEA ART TILES, TRENTON ART TILE, PANY, MIN AMERICAN ENCAUSTIC TILE COM- fON, MAU and other IMPORTED TILES. Brass FIRE PLACES and BRASS FIRE GOODSin GREAT VARI sop22 HAYWARD & HUTCHINSON, 424 9th street, Buss Battore Heaters: ‘The attention of Housekeepers and others is cgaln invited to these justly ee CELEBRATED LATROBE STOVES, Their beauty and excellence of workmanship and finish, enhanced by late PEHOF to any other Latrobes in the market. ‘bes that effectually heat the lower rooms. mprovements, render thein su- ‘The only La- BIBB'S LATROBES GUARANTEED to rive ratisfaction in every case. Fo: generally, sale by dealers ee)20- tin Lievors, HEADQUARTERS FOR FINE OLD RYE WHISKIES PIPER HEIDSIO CHAMPAGNE, BASS DRAUGHT AND BUTTLED, MARYLAND CLUB A. MONTICELLO "77. BAKER. OLD CRow. ROYAL CABINET. IRISH AND SCOTCH WHISKY. BEDFORD RUM. JAMAICA RUM. 4UINNE: TER ON DRAUGHT AND BOTTLED, YOUNGER’S SCOTCH ALE, BOTILED, sep2l HOLLAND GIN (SWAN). E. C. KNIGHT, 1732 PENNSYLVANIA AV Exim aus Rospens FOR FRUIT JARS ar J. W SCHAEFER’S, NO, 1020 7TH STREET NORTHWEST. Exrne Btore for fepl3 Stock or MILLINERY AND FANCY GOODS ar HALF PRICE. Rent. Fixtures for Sale. MES. M. J. HUNT, 621 D street northwest. BAS sep]3 Mas. J. P. Paruen, 1107 F ‘grreer Nortnwesr, JUST RETURNED FROM PARIS, And will be ready in a few days to exhibit HER LATEST IMPORTATIONS, my order. Feathers JRE OPENING, OF PATTERN HATS AND INE MILLINERY GOODS. Real Laces, Parisian Neckwear, Trimming Laces and minK. Dress Trim Latest Di ms in Silk anc lot ‘ray Jerseys iu new styles and colors, Tmuude exclusively to M, WILLIAN, ‘TCite Trovise, Paris. 907 Pennsylvania aven1s, dyed end recuried equal to new ones. sep] YARPETS AND HOUSEFURNISHING GOODS. ‘Wo are daily receiving our full supply of Houecfur- see Ge coe baka a de tons, Bigelow, Lowel and’ Hartford Bru: the newest and most Roxbury Tapestry, ith’s ‘Bordered Ingvath Carpet “Axmin ta, ony Lowell Ingrains, n_ Carpet ‘Ki nd Mats 13 it variety, seps-Im 1328 F 8"reet Ni es Fuil success Picroze Fours, 507 ero, ©.,4) ENN, 507 44 STREET aw ‘The Speedwell arrived at Norfolk yesterday from New York, and salled the same day for Washington. NAVAL ORDERS.—Lieutenant James M. Helm to the Ranger. Surgeon D. McMurtrie and Passed Assistant Surgeon M. H. Crawford to medical sur- vey. Carpenter J. W. Barnham to duty at Ches- ter, Pa. Medical Director George Peck detached from the naval hospital, Mare Island, and placed on walling orders. Six ‘months leave of absence has been granted to Chier Engineers Alfred Ad- amson and George H. White, Gen. Hanxcocr’s ILtNEss.—Two weeks ago Gen. W. 8. Hancock went to Sandy Hook to witness some experiments in gunnery, and in one of the lurehes of the boat fell and brutsed his right knee and bas been ailing ever sinca The New York Suns. ‘There are some signs of a gathering in the injured knee, and Dr. Janeway, the post sur- geon, ts endeavoring to dissipate It.’ The general Was S0 exhausted by his reception of the Coreans yesterday that he went to bed.” Governvent SURVEY FospmDpEN By INDIANS. A band of Chippewa Indians in the Little Shell valley, Turtle mountains, Dakota, have informed Mr. Fessenden, the surveyor general of Dakota, that they will not permit the government survey to be prosecuted nor allow the reservation, which 4s thirty iniles long by twenty-four wile, td_be re- duced, as recently determined on by the govern- ment.” A band of visiting Indians, 400 In number, threatened to attack the survey party of twenty men, under charge of John McMullan. Hon. James G. Brine has leased his new and magnificent restdence, fronting on Dupont circle, to Mr. L. Z. Letter, of Chicago, for a term of years. Mr. Letter, who 1s of the well-known firm of Chicago merchants, will take poss-sston this fall. Ex-Secretary Blaine and family will probably pass the winter In Washington, however, a8 ho 1s almost compelled to finish his book here. Mr. Ti.pen Is Not 4 Caxprpare.—A recent letter from Saratoga to Tne Srar stated on the very best authority that Mr. Tilden was not a candidate fora re-nomination. Hon. John Bige- low confirms this by saying chat there was not the slightest prospect _of Mr. ‘Tliden’s becoming a. candidate for the presidency, Said tie ex-minis- ter to France: “Mr. Tilden told me not six weeks Ago that, ifevery man, Woman and child in the United States wouid sin a petition asklug lim to Tun, ho would dectine.” Mr. Bigelow 1s one of the most intimate frends of Mr. Tilden, A Rumor comes from Charleston, 8. C., that U. S. District Attorney Melton has forwarded his resignation to Washington. Upon Inquiring at the Department of Justice to-day it was learned that the resignation las not been received, nor is, there anytulug kuowu of Mr, Melton’s tnteution of resigning. AN UNUSUAL, NUMBER OF CONGRESSMEN seem to be In the city Just now, and they can be seen about the corridors of the departments at almost any hour of the day. The elevator conductor at the ‘Treasury department sald that he “lifted” more members of Congress to-day than at any tme since te adjournment last spring. ComBINED LETTER Suet anp ENVELOPE.—The statement has been made that the Post Office de- Partment will introducé a patent combined letter sheet and envelope about the time of the issue of the new two-cent stamp. ‘The department has no such Intention, as_under the present law {6 would be impo:stble to do so. A number of designs have been brought to the attention of the department, and one of the tnventors, Mr. Eurllck, of St. Louts, Was given perm'ssion to furnish postinasters with, his patent combined leiter sheet. and envelope, subject to the approval of the department, and at is own cost—the inventor to recelve acertain per- centage of the sales, but up to date he has not done so. THE WEEKLY Stan for this week 1s now ready for mailing; price, three cents per copy. It 13 a large, eight-page paper, of fifty-six columns, cut, and folded, and Will be sent anywhere in nited States and Canada, postpaid, for one doliar a year. PERSONAL. —Hon. H. L. Muldrow, M.C. of Missis- Sippi, 8 at the Ebbitt.—senator Voorhees and Hon. T.1.Cobv,M.C, of Indiana, are in the e!ty.— Col. Geo. Knapp, senior proprietor of the St. Louis Republicans dead. He stsrted with the paper wien eleven y rier boy, and Worked his Way up to the ownerslip of the Journal and a mil- Mon dollars besiles-—Mr, Chafles Everstield has returned to the city and ts at the Lexington,— Mr. Win. MacLeoi, curator Corcoran Gallery of Art, left the city last week to visit the Loutsvilie exposition, Chicago, and other art centers, west and north.— The Corean Embassy will return to Wushington next Saturday, to remain u few days. =—Colonel Barr, military’ goerctury to Sccretacy Lincoln, returned last night from Massachusetts, ‘THE HAYtIeNn GOVERNMPNT RECOGNIZED BY THE United SraTes.—An appiteation Was made in Philadelphia yesterday to the United States dis- Irict court by W. W. Ker and Jas. Hl. Meverin, claiming to represent the de facto governm:nt of Haytt, for the detention of the steamship Ethel or Dessaline, recently purchased and fitted out as & war vessel by the sdmintstration of President Sclomon to combat the insurgents. ‘The coart re- fused to grant the application, on the strength of atelegram from the State department at Wash- Angtou that the United States government recog. hizes no other government in ilayt! than that of President, Solomon. Pending the legal proceed. a the Ethel steamed out to sea for her destina- on. Ame ————++-_____- Postmaster General Gresham and others made Addresses yesterday at the reunion of Crocker’s brigade at Cedar Rapids, Towa. James F. Feeney, who attempted to shoot Vice Consul Hoare at the British consulate in New York yesterday, is suffering trom melancholia and witne erammon ob v of rece Bull into the ceremony ving Sitti 10 Catholic church has Dern feaenniely postponed, because the chief cannot m9 mind which of his two wives he will let gene Polygamy Among the Indians. THE RULE OF THE INDIAN BUREAU AGAINST IT NOT RETROACTIVE. The rules recently formulated by Mr. Price, the Commissioner of Indian Affiirs, for the govern- ment of Indians has given rise to some adverse criticism {n relation, particularly, to the provi- stons which prohibit the sun dance, the scalp dance, and plural marriages. The interpretation given to the latter rule in some quarters forms the basis of the hostile feriticism, and it Is taken for granted that 1t has a retroactive foree, The Tule Itself, however, pfohibits “any plural marrl. age hereafter contracted,” and does not propose to abolish such relations already existing. It is be- Meved that the dances above referred to demoral- ize the young of the tribe, and incite them to war- Ike measures, and, in ‘other respects, thelr 1n- fluence is prejudiclal to good order, The custom of having more than one wife was not so general when the Indlan was de- pendent upon the chase for his living, but since they have been recelving government rations the more numercus the family the greater the number of rations allowed. ‘Theso rules have been in opar- ation since March last, and it 13 stated at the In- dian bureau that not_a single complaint has been received from the Indian in regard to the enforce- ment of the rules, Tho Acting Commisstoner of Indian Affairs, Mr. EL. Stevens, to-day calied the attention of a’Srar reporter to an efitorial in the New York World, which assails the Indian bureau tor attempting to carry out such rules, terming them “blue laws.” ‘The plilable condition of the wives turned adrift 1s pictured, and the revolt of the Tndlans from the tyranny when set bounds to thelr a ividly portrayed. Mr. Stevens says that the e Ure editorial 1s a misrepresentation of the facts. a District Government Affairs. EDUCATED FIREMEN. A communteatjon lias becn received by the Dis- trict Commissioners suggesting that, with a view of furnisulng firemen properly educated, a course Of special studies be ablished In the pi schools to enable boys to fit themselves f brunch of the District service. USE HOSPITAL. ACCOMMODATIONS, y Mr. enberg, fatendent of the hington alms . completed the task of re- xden school house from near the ejoy ‘hoo! house to the hospital i grounds, to be fitted up and oses. This has been done ners, the hospital ac- commodations belag very Innitell Tt belonged to the District and has not been used for school pur- pores since the Lovejoy bullding was built, It will make two large and convenlept wards for almost linmediate use. OUR COAT, DEALERS, The result of yesterday’s rald on the coal mer- chants footed up as follows: 769 pounds overplus and 654 pounds shortage, making a difference of 115 pounds overplus in the ageregate welght of all the coal detained by the police. This 1s very ratifying to the clef of police and to the District Commissioners, who thing. It speaks well for OUT coal dealers, who, they think, will compare well With dealers in any part of the ¢ountry for integ- rity. It is a complete vindication of our coal dealers. 4N INCREASE FOR THE WATER SERVICE ASKED. ‘The District Commisstoners yesterday decided to recommend an Increase of $30,000 in the appro- priatlons for the water service, principally for the purpose of the purcbase and laying of some mains In the extension of the service 1a this city. SCHOOL JTRUSTRE BIRNEY’S RESIGNATION. School Trustee Birney, who, a few days since, at the request of the District Commissioners, tempo- rarily withdrew his resignation, this moraing re- placed it in the hands of the president of the Com- missioners, insisting upon its acceptance, which will probably be done, MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS. The Commissioners have detailed Mr. C. E. James, clerk at polico headquarters, to act as clerk temporarily for the liquor liceusé board. Mr. Wm. F. Lutz complains to the Commis- stoners of a dangerous hole in alley between F and G and 6th and 7th streets, caused by the caving in of a sewer, Mr. R. C. Hewitt requests that approaches to alleys In Square 448 be payed, and als) that the aileys be repaved. BUILDING PERMITS issued by Inspector Entwisle: E. P. Gleason, erect two two-story dwelilngs, Samson strect, between. Mth and 15th streets; $1,500. Jon T.'Wineber- ger, crect a two-story’ dwelling, No. 401 1 street northwest; $1,800. A. L. Barber, erect a three- story ana'cellar stone dwelling, 14th stiect ex- tended to Columbia Heights; $15,000. John M. Young, erect three two-story and cellar stores and dwellings, 7th street, between P and Q streets northwest; $9,000. E.’ Nash, repair frame 412 E street southeast; $150. Sarah C. Humphrey, erect a two-story dwelling on Prospect street, George- town; #400. this sight. of the site in the sed for ———.__ The Competition in River Freight. BALTIMORE MERCHANTS COMPLAINING OF THE DIS- CRIMINATION IN FAVOR OP WASHINGTON. ‘The merchants of Baltimore have sent a protest to Mr. Reuben Foster, the superintendent of the Potomac Transportation company, against™ the discrimination of frelght rate against Baltimore in favor of Washington on theriver lines. In reply, Mr. Foster states that the discrimination com- plained of has been forced upon him by competi- tion at the Washington end of nis line; that the Ubree lines of steamers that run from Washington to landings along the Potomac have cut rates toa point where it is only a question of time before some of them faust suecumb to the dally lo: they are sustaining at the rates that now prevail; that the passenger rates from Baltimore were re- duced on his Ine to correspond in proportion with a sitnllar reduction on the Wasbington route, and that the steamer Sue, the only one on the route, has not been run at a loss to bis company, but there hasbeen little earned Over and above run- ning expenses. ——— Frederick Donglawy Specch at Louis ville. To the Editor of Tue Evestne Stan: Atuller review of Mr. Douglass’ speech before the nattonal colored convention at Louisviile will show that the idea intendel to be conveyed by him in hts reference to a colored man as Vice President or in the Cabinet 1s, that when the American people can tolerate a colored man for either of the above-named positions, provided his talents and character fits him for the same, then Will the equality of the Negro-American be estab- Ushed; but he adds, that the colored people are not quite ready for that yet. Itis simply saying that their color should be no bar to their advance- ment alike with other citizens, 2 es SUIT AGAINST THE DIsTRICT FOR $10,000.—Isaac 8S. Lyon to-day, by W. F. Mattingly, entered suit against the District to recover the surn of $10,000 by reason of the collector of taxes selling him lots 1 to 12, square 156, October, 1831, for $4,082.20, which he pala, He avers that the sale was vold, and he 13 entitled to the money, but that Une Dis: ict refuses to refund, eid DEATHS IN West WASHINGTON.—Mrs. Mary A. Godey,relict of the late Wm.H. Godey, died after a short illness at her home on K street, at an early hour this morning—Mr Albert H. Bradt. the weil-known grocer and ship chandler, doing busi- ness on Water strect, dled suddenly ‘of apoplexy thls morning, at 4:50 o'clock, at his Tesidence, No. 3601 M street, aged 6) years.—Chas. Thompson, colored child, 18 months oid, died at his parents? Tesidence yesterday, having had no medical ate tendance; cMisequedtly the coroner has been sum moned. ——— Mr. Bradford’s Escape. HOW HE GOT AWAY FROM GENS SLOCUM AND M'MAHON, From the New York Sun, to-day. Gen, W. H. Slocum and Gen, McMahon have re- cently returned from an inspection of the Soldiers Home at Dayton, Ohio. On Saturday morning they stopped at Philadelphia for breakfast, and while waiting at the Broad street station for the signal to board their special car Gen. McMahon observed & man whom he thought he recognized as an acquaintance. The General, belng of a social turn, cyed his man and then approached him and shook hands cordially, saying: “Bradford,” obligingly replied the stranger. “Of New York, if Lremember?” continued Gen. MeMahon, affably, No; of Bryn Mawr,” responded the strancer. ‘Ah, yes—Bryn Mawr. J had forgotten. Glad to see you. When did you get to town?” Just then General Slocum came up and caught the naine and recollected a Bradford who served in his command during the war. “Why, hello,” exclaimed General Stocura with effusion. “D>- Ughted to see you, My name Is Slocum. You're Bradford, of Byrn Mawr. Knew you well during the wars It isn’t possible you have forgotten mi Bradford meanwhile had caged toward a po- Mceman tn the depot, “I can’t Say, Mr. Siocum, that I remember you or your friend,” he sald, “but don't pro io join you in any kind of game this morning. The fact 1s, I knew you both to be confidence operators from the frst moment I saw i Thegpoliceman, who had evidently “caught on,” made “a grab for the two gent who rushed for the spectal car that was just about moving off. Policeman dashed 3 Henry Houck, aged 74 a ; erick county, Mi., was k! by a train op the frack or the Balt ieee the . Telegrams to The Star. THREE CONVENTIONS NEW YORK DEMOCRATS. MARYLAND AND NEBRASKA REPUBLICANS. BAYARD ON BUTLER. AGREEMENT OF PACIFIO RAILROADS. See PENNSYLVANIA COAL MINERS STRIKE. —— HMIARMONY AT BUFFALO, Tammany and 0 the Convention. Etc. her Factions Enter he Probable Ticket, Special Dispstch to Tue Evexixo Stan. Burrato, N. ¥., Sept. 27.—The democratic state convention which inet to-day, with Alfrea C. Chapin In the chair, ts not only one of the largest in the number of its delegates, but one of the largest im its outside attendance known for many years In view of the fact that no candidate for ‘governor 1s to be named, and that there is Mttle or no talk as to democratic candidates tor the Presidential guc- | cession next yeer, tls would be remarkable, | cept for the great Interest whitch has arisen over | the su ch has been mt with in reuniting | the party In Wits state. John Keliy and Tan Hall are fu {istted with the repr corded them in the convention, as other factions from New York candidates there Is but Hite wra: Phe convention will fuish t e| leed, a8 to eventing, eH, Maynard tor r treasurer, and Dents O'Brien for attorney general There may be some slight changes In the state committee, butas a whole the democracy of this state will present a solid front in the presidential campaign of ’S [BY ASSOCIATED PR Mr. Kelley Checred. BUFFALO, Sept. %7.—The democratic Yention opened under very favorable auspices, ‘The weather is cool and cléar. There are no dec- Orations in the hall excepting a few wreaths of Smilax. The delegates took thoir seats in a very orderly manner, each one being numbered with & Ucket to correspohd. As Mr. Keliey entered the hall he was choered by the Tammany and Irving ate con- | Pract ‘The Pacific Ratlronds. A® AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO aT THE 64 CISCO CONFERENCE. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Sept. 27.—The railroad managers of the lines West of the Missouri river at Yesterday’s meeting partially closed their labore by the adoption of agreements, the substance of Which ts as follows: Jand ahd San Francisco to be common points, taking the same rates to and from the east. The Northern Pacific to make the same through rates to Sun Francisco via Porte land that the other roads make to San Francisco direct, and the latter are to make through rates to Portland via San Francisco that the Northern Pacific makes to Portland direct. All the lines are lo maintain the present regular rates, exory a8 modifications are hereafter to be mutual agreed upon. A commissioner is to be appointed: empowered to settle all disputed points, and ene force @ penalty on any pany violating the agreement. The agreem: goes Into eNect on the frst of next month, and expires by limitation on. December 31st, 1854, but it Is termiable at any Une at 90 days notice from any of the companies. It is the opinion of the railroad managers outside of the Northern Pacific representatives that the working of the arrangement will be to Confine the Nortiern Pactfle to Its own territory, No changes were made tn through rates, The Northern Pacific will adopt the same rates on through frelguy 40 and from Portiond as Uose which havé been In existence on the old route betweea the east Ana Si Francisco, > General Foreign News by Cable, THE BLACK FLAG CAMPAIGN. Pants, Sept. 27.—Adviees from French sources, dated Ha-Rol, September 16th fe that the Black: tags have aDandoned Soutag and the villages of and Day, and have retired to the ft bank of the Red river. everal mandaring ave given in Ubetr submission to French au: horny through M. Hanaand, the French ctvil commige doner. The French forces will undertake no of~ ‘nsive operations until after the arrival of reine forcements ffom France. There is no mention made of the deieat of the Yellow Flags by the Black Fags. THE FRENCT TY MADAGASCAR. Panis, Sept. ‘The report that operations tn Madagascar were about to de Tenewed by the French forces there 1 discredited in governiaent circles. Pkung, Sug: MR. BRADLAUGH'S RIGHTS, Lon pl. 27.—Mr, Bradlaugh bas addressed a letter 16 Sir Stafford Northcote, in Which he de= claves that he will again nd hts seat in the house Of commons on the reassembling of parte ment, and charges Sir Stafford Northcote with causing all the mischief that has grown out of the continued violation of his (Mr. Bradiaugh’s) rights, END OF A STRIKE. The strike of the weavers at Ashton-und has been settled, and It ts expec the factories will be resumed to-da TO AMERICAN EX’ opt. 2.—Thre r-Lrne ad that work in wre jomas have Ween awarded terican exiibl tm the ciecitical exhibition here, ROUMANTA AND TTR ALLIANCE. Mr. Bratiano, prime miuister ot nia, has had a conference with the Francis Joseph, after having repeated interviews with Count Kaine the Austr Tan minister of fore affair y VIL, of Keuss, the Gertaan latter has re. from Salzt sultalion with Prince return to Bachar ered, in view of t mania’s entry has been tn cons M. Bratiano will erally conside that Rous + fected, ¥ held cone and to-day with tie Margulis nese ambassador, AFRAID TO COME OUT OF PRISON, Livenroot, Sep. 27.—It ts stated that dames Mee Dermott, who Was recently ordered wo be dis« Charged from cusiody, refuses to quit the prison uuless police protection 1s afforded him, as he fears that he will be murdered unicss the authorl- Ues make provision for his satety. THE SITUATION IN BULGARIA DANGEROTS, Sr. Perens Sept. 2%—The Jowraal de St, Pecersbourg regards Sue situation in Bulgaria af dangerous. REPORTS DISCREDITED. Loxpox, Sept. 27.—A dispatch from Hong Keng hall delegations in the gallery. ‘The delegates ar- Tived in a body, no preference being shown to any district body on admittance. BUFFALO, N.Y.,Sept. 27.—It was a noticeable tact that John ‘Kelly’ was the only delegate that was cheered on entering the hall. THE CONVENTION CALLED TO ORDER. Dantel Manning, chairman of the state com- mi tee, called the ‘convention to order, and pre- sented the name of Alfred C. Chapin, of Kings, as temporary chairnian. In acceptag, Mr. Chapin in @ very nervous manner addressed the con- vention, thanking the members for the honor conferred. His remarks were mainly devoted to state affairs, He spoke tn the highest terms of the administration of Governor Cleveland. The speech was listened to with marked attention,and Was only Interrupted when the name of Grover Cleveland was mentioned. Then the delegates ap- plauded, the Tammany and Irving Hall men, how- ever, remaining silent. The temporary chairman then directed the calling of the roll. TILDEN’S NAME APPLAUDED, When the name of Smuel J. Tilden, Jr. of Co- lumpia, was reached the convention greeted It with long-continued applause. —— MARYLAND REPUBLICANS. Opening Scenes = the Convenuon To- lay. Battimore, Sept. 27.—The republican state con- vention to homtnate candidates for goveruor, conptroller, and attorney general, met to-day in Masoale Temple at eleven o’ciock, and was called toorder by Henry Stockbridge, chairman of the State central committee. Mr. Stock ad- dressed the convention, congratulating 1t on the good feeling and patriotism that prevatled Uhroughout the state at the repubitcan primaries, and reviewed at some length the administration of the democratic party in the state for the past fifteen years, charging that it had been a series of maladministration and abuse, and the only hope of the people for reform. was the ascendancy of the republican party. On eail of the roll dele- gations from all the counties and legislative dis- Uicts of the city responded. SPEECH OF HON. J. MORRISON HARRIS. On motion of Wm. Marine, of Hartord, Hon. J. Morrison Harris was elected temporary chair- man. On taking the chair Mr. Harris was ereeted with the most enthuslastie cheers, Mr. Harris said he was not here to discuss the constitutional reserved rights of the States, but the plain absolute rights of the people of Maryland. Taey werechere to perform a plain duty, not to discuss questions of the past. The deal friends of reform, of real reform, must look not to the democratic party, but to republicans, fora Correction of the abuses demanded by the people. Conimittees on credentials and resolutions were appoluted, and a recess was taken unti 1 o'clock. Se ES NEBRASKA REPUBLICANS, Their Ticket and Platform. LINcony, NeB,, Sept. 2%7.—In the republican state convention yesterday the following nominations Were made: For regents of the university, M. J. Hull, J. M. Hatt, J. T. Mallolien and E. P. Hoimes: for judge of the supreme court, M. D. Reese. The Platform adopted favors a proper protective tariff and a state railroad commission; advocates the forfeiting of unearned railroad land grants; op- 3 legislation allowing cattle men to secure large tracts of pubite lands; Indorses the adminis tration of President Arthur, and advocates the improvement of the great. rivers of the west and south. The convention adjourned at 2 o'clock this morning. ——————— Distinguished Gathering in Chicago. HON. EMORY STORRS’ DINNER TO LOKD CHIEF JUSTI COLERIDGE. Curcaqo, Sept. 27.—The dinner given last mignt by Hon. Emory Storrs in honor ot Lord Chief Jus- tice Coleridge was probably the most recherche affair of the kind given in Chicago, seventy covers being spread, The health of Lord Coleridge was nded to by the host, dir. Storrs, the Lord Chier Justice responding to the sentiment, “the Queen.” Other tosis were “England and America, one in language, law, and lterature; the future 13 Peace”; response vy Senator Jolin A. Logan. “Euglish and American journalism as civilizers and peacemakers;” response by Murat Halsted, of the Cincinnat! Commercial Gazette; “A common system of jurisprudence must cement national friendships;” response by Thomas A. Hendricks; “The_lawyer as a ploneer;” response by Judge Lyle Dickey, of the Iilinols supreme court. ‘The health of Mr. Ellfott F. Shepard, of New York,was ee drank, The menu was discussed until a late our, \ Philadelphia Dem MUNICIPAL NOMINATIONS TO-DAY. PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 27.—The democratic con- ventions to-day made the following nominations for municlpal officers: City controller, 8. Davis Pege; coroner, Wm. H. Hooper, M.D.3 clerk of the court of quarter sessions, George R. Snowden, The district attorney’s convention declined to Rominate @ candidate for the | Position of Geo. raham, the present Incumbent, by the repul licans, being thus endersed. . —— Bayard on Butter. AN ALLEGED INTERVIEW DISCLAIMED. WILuINGroN, Deu, Sept. 27.—Senator Bayard authorizes the Every’ Evening to declare the Cil- cago Herald interview on Butter a sheer fabrica- ton. He says he declined to be interviewed and the Herald man did all the talking. All Senator Bayard recalls saying is that he did not know But- ler to be a democrat and that his past did not enu- Ue him to be considered one. ‘The Reduced Newspaper Rates. INDIGNATION OF THE NEWSDEALERS—THE NEWs- BOYS GETING ALL THE BENE¥Ir OF THE REDUC- TION. NN ew York, Sept. 27.—The newsde: a hitherto noesoediied in the war of rause factor iu aotpciertne tnt Ste amet the reduction in their profts.-As the quoted price of the var thel sions has ‘commis- lous pal a keke hae Beit ences Seruipea tem nee erwin f cent cent to Leent. ‘The most unsatistactory feature of all is that outside the city pewsboys 8 Well a3 ; 8 i £ 5 i 8 to Reuter’s Telegram compauy discredits the re= Ports of impending troubles In Canton, THE PORTE 10 THE POWRRS. ConsraxtiNorLe, Sept. 27.—The Porte 1s prepare ing a circular t the powers declaring that If Bul- Sarla lapses into a state of anarchy Turkey will exercise her right of suzerainty im that country for the restoration of order. Railroad Injunction Dismissed. Trexron, N. J., Sept. 27—Chancelior Runyon this afternoon filed an order dismissing the the Junction by which It was sought to restrain the ‘hiladelphia & Reading ratiroad from completing a new bridge recently begun at heightened grade Over the tracks of the Ceutral railroad of New eb at Communtpaw avenue, Jersey City. The bill of complaint was drawn up by Senator E. J. Paxton and Leon Abbett. The order of the court 4s that the injunction be dismissed and the com- Pietion of the bridge be allowed w:thout prejudice, owever, to the complainants’ right to have the bridge when bullt, declared by final decree to be @ nuisance, and a8 such removed. ——.___ A Man Killed in a Sham Battle. Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 27.—A special to the Journal trom Maryville, Mo. says: Yesterday Was the second day for the soldiers re-union of southwest Iowa and nortiwest Missourl, and there was a large attendance. Speeches’ were made by Gen. Vincent Normaduke, Gen. Thomas Bennett, Col. W. Anderson, Col. A. C. Dawes, and others. “A sham battle was fought In the afternoon, during which Capt. Parcher's come pany charged a battery, supposing Unat the guns Were unlosded. Unfortunately one was loade and Private John Small, of Pickering, fo head of the Ine Just as the gun was discharged, The wad passed through Mls body, and bis right arm and shoulder were torn off. He died last evee ming. 5 —— ‘The Western Rifle Awsocintion. RESULT OF THE SHOOTING AT THE TOURNAMENT aP FOUT SNELLING. MINNRAPOLIS, MINN., Sept. 27.—The third annual tournament of the West-rn’ rifle assoctation opened at Fort Snelling yesterday. The frst match was the “Military Individual,” at 200 yai seven shots each, The first prize, & gold bade, was won by Dr. Skinner, of Minneapolis, by & Score of 26 polnts out of a/possible 80. Dr. Maude Un, also of Minneapolis, took the second prize, The second match Was an {ndividual contest at short range, 200 yards, ten shots each, and was Won by Mr. Barnes, of Eau Claire, by 41 out of a ssible 80 points. "The third match, individual, jong range, ten shots each, at 800 and $00 and 1,006 yards, gave the following results: J. A. Dexter, 129; HLF. Drake, 128; C. M. Skinner, 138; A. FY Eulott, 125; LH. Harrison, 124; D. B. Freeman, 123, out of & possible 150. Mrs. Neilie Young, we riflewoman of lowa, made a score of 84. Strike of Pennsylvania Coal Miners, PITTSBURG, Sept. 2.—The strike of the cos miners in ‘the nelghboriood of Convellsvilie threatens to become general throughout that region. McClure & Co. und Refferty &@ Co. have offered their men the “4ron-ciad” oath in order to avoid placing check welzhmen on the Upples, as. required by the new jaw. Other operators ‘are expected to follow sult, and the strikes which now exist at the Rising Sun, the icckla, the Hurst ad other Works Will spread. ‘The miners are paid by the wagon load, which they ask shall be of the uniforin capacity of 835; bushels, ‘The operators are using Wagons with a capacity which variew from 82 to 85 bushels. ‘The mine inspectors have been sent for, but before they can act the check: Welghmen must be at work. In this district um= pire McCune, of the traders tribunal, will announce thé railroad mining rate for the winter monus, The Mitchell-Siade Finsco. Sr. Paci, MINN. Sept. 27—A dispatch from Huron, Dak., says:' “BUly Madden, of New York, the trainer ‘and backer of Mitchell, the puglitst, assed through this city yesterday en route for New York. Itis stated that Madden has been at Pierre making the final arrangements for the fight between Slade and Mitghell, Which will take place near Pierre in about two weeks.” Note.—Thig dispatch fails to take cognizance of the announce. ments made in New York that the match had been oMclally declared off. It is presumed that Madern has in view an enterely ubct match Of the pugiilst. Caitle Discase in Cuba, Havana, Sepp 22.—Acconding to Cleufucgos andl Santa Clara adVices the cuttle disease has broxen out In certain parts of these jurisdiclions, and is causing heavy losses to breeders, — ee ‘The U. S. Ship Hartford, PANAMA, Sept. 27.—The U. 8. ship Hartford, after Temalning a few days at Panama, lefon Monday for a cruise northward. ——>___ Ups and Downs in Wall Street. SLIGHT AD VANCES IN PRICES OF STOCKS. New York, Sept. 27.—The Post's Qnancial article Says; The market opened strong and generally 3 Vo § higher for the most active 5 the latter on Huriagton and Quincy, and In a few minutes the Northern Pacitics also'advanced 3 to 3, bub by 10:45 there was @ reaction and a decile’ cons Unuous until about 11:39, at which time the lowest prices of the forenoon were made. About 11:45 the market again turned upward, and from that Ume until 12:30 there was an advance. on: left the market ger way nt than last Colorado Coal 2 parce be the rath night, a rosa "oona Market prices of first-class railroad bonds ure tu ail cases firm, and in some cases higher. Governments were 3x higher for the Higher for ‘the 437s, and ty Tower tor ‘the 33. = dis aor ate The Markets, BAL TIMO! September 27.—Virginia ei: cone sollduien, ar past-due coupons 41; mew Iai Se bid to-day, BALTIMORE, ber 27. Catton steady mie gil, toca. ‘sieady and quiet pogat 30; dor aimbeor i. he