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-A WEItEinLE STOBY OF CANNIBALISM
J&OJI COLOR ADO-INDIAX TROUBLES IX
2SXAS-THE CIVIL SKRVICK-I'KOroSED
AUEKUMEXT to the constitutiok-
UJlZINa AT THE J.AVAL ACADEMY.
tho following ietter was received at the In
lerbr Department yesterday :
' LOS FIX03 INDIAN AGENCY
, COLOB ADO, Ilay r IKI.
-Ban, . P. Smith, CbmmitttoHir of Indian lf
fain, Wathtngton, D. t'.:
Sir I have the honor to report herewith
briefly to the Department the circumstances by
irUch Are men lost their lives lately while on
to? Utc Indian reservation.
iu uij iowij w tuc uiuuiu vf c ourijarj, Ul-
ia date or March S, 1871, 1 made 'mention of
got jacx uut party or twenty-one miners had
endeavored to reach from Utah, crossing the
reservation IrLrnidwlnter, the San Juan mines;
that happily they had arrived at Ouray's
-camp, on the Nucompajec, and had been well
ireaioiand.fed.by him; that five of this party
bad, against the advice of Ouray, endeavored
to reach the. agency in February, and had been
found In a starving condltfan by my herders
near the Guhatsonxataa'camD.
?I hate nqw (Q reJSbrt.tnatsoon after the first,
larty le!t,Omysroimp another party ,mstst
ng'of atrpe'rfons, reft ta the game manner,
anicst the advice uf Ouray, wlth.the' intention
of reaehinz this agency.
They left camp about the first of February,
and on the 16th day. of April one of the party,
A.-G. Packer, after being out two and a half
months, arrived at this agency eridently"ln
gobd health and condition.
Upon being questioned what had become of
bis companions, he said that shortly after leav
ing Ouray's camp 'be had frozen his feet, that
his companions had left him some provisions
aul a tide, and that after getting wall he had
xninagea 10 gei tnrougu nere Dy nimseu, ana
that his companions had probably died from
hunger and cold trace they left him to his fate.
This Etory at first I believed, and made ar
rangements to send out and find the bodies,
bat, after closer Investigation and taking into
consideration such suspicious circumstances as
the possession -of money and articles which
were rocoenlzed as belonging to his compan
ions, Mr. Packer finally contested. Under oath,
that one after another of these five persons had
been killed by tkc remainder to be used as food
by the rest, and that he himseli had killed the
last remaining man within only about twenty
miles of the agency. lie excepts only the two
first victim, of whom he speaks as having died
from starvation, anl that they had eaten the
dead bodies first before commencing to kill
each other.
I believe this to be In the malncorrect as Mr.
Packer looked quite fat when he f rrlrcd here
and has since shown traces of mental aberra
tion, which Is said to be the consequence of
eating human flesh.
I bavo turned over Mr. Packer to the civil
magistrate who will Investigate the affair by a
regular Inquest, an lhe will be proceeded with,
In accordance with Hw. Of course I shall ex
tend all the assistance In my power to have the
affair cleared up, as it happened upon the res
ervation. The remainder of the original party, tea
men, who took the advice of Ouray have since
Also come In, belnr irulded bv the Indians, and
epeak in highest terms of Ouray and bis In
dians, i
These men remained quietly at the Indian
camp on the Nucompagee until the road was
icar ana so nave sucerea comparatively Tery
little.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully,
your obedient servant,
Charles Adam",
United States Indian Agent.
THE INDIANS IN TEXAS.
Lieutenant L. II. Orleman, of the 10th cav
alry, reports to army headquarters, dated Fort
Biohardson, Texas, May B, that in passing
.from Fort Sill to Fort Elchardson via Camp
Augur, he found three hundred Indian warriors
encamped on the south bank of West Cache
creek, bad a talk with their principal chiefs,
Bit Spotted Horse and Indian Frank, and was
Informed by them that their party consisted of
on hundred and sixty Pawnees and one hun
dred and forty Wichita. They were well
armed with Improved fire-arms, and well
mounted. They claimed to be out on a buffalo
lmnt with verbal authority from tbelr agent.
'Theyuemanded rations and ammunition from
him which he refused them. They further stated
that they would start for Red River the next
day. He told them that there were no buffalo
anywhere in that part of the country, and ad
Vised them to return to their reservation, and
they remarked that they wanted to see the
country anyhow. He says..
The fact that they had no squaws or chil
dren with them, and no pack animals, and
that they were far east of the buffalo region,
aroused a suspicion In my mind that they were
en a raiding expedition Into Texas. On my
departure from Fort bill, the commanding
jffflccr of that post desired me to make the fol
lowing report to the commanding officer at
Fort Richardson:
Sat. That Lone Wolf bad left the reserva
tion on or about the first Instant, with from
forty to fifty warriors, to remove the remains
and avenge the death of his son, killed last
Detornoerln a fight with Lieut. Hudson.
Second. That a large party of Comanches
had left the reservation and gone south along
the eastern border of the staked plains, to at
tack the To&kawa Indians at Fort Griffin,
Texas That they claimed to have taken
enough warriors along to fight the troops at
Port Urifhn In case they should Interfere with
them. They stated they were'golng to avenge
thess:lves on the Tonkawas for the death of
the Comanches killed In- Colonel Buell's fight
lastwln'er, In which asmallpaity of Tonkawas
took part.
I wo old further state that the Indians of the
Fort 8111 reservation came Into that post a few
(lays before I left to draw their annuity goods
and rations'. There were fully three thousand
Indians Comanches, Klowas and Apaches
and their behavior at the poet during their
short stay was Tery insolent, and showed a
bad disposition. Some of their young men
strung their bow and pointed arrows at the
sentinels. All of the warriors were excellently
armed a great many of them with jew Hehry
rifles and their -carbine and their stock was
In very fine condition. A saldier of my escort
assures ae that he saw Big Tree, of the
Kiowas, at one of the camp fires on the West
Sachc Creek.
General Sheridan, In forwarding the above
to army headquarters, eadortes It as follows:
"Rcsneetfullv forwarded for the Information
of the General of the Army and the Indian
Bureau "
This looks very much as-though the Indians
named within contemplated a raid into Texas
for the purpose of stealing horses.
THE NAVISATOa I3LAND3.
Representative Houghton yesterday intro
duced a bill to authorize, negotiations for the
purchase of harbor privileges and lands for the
establishment pf a naval and coaling station In
the Navigator "or Simoon Islands. It was
referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
The bill provides that the President be
authorized to eater Into negotiations for the
purchase of all such harbor privileges, landing
ground, beach property, and lands in and ad
joining the harbor of Pago-Pago, .on the island
of Tutuila, ontthc Simoon group of Polynlsian
Islands, In the South Pacific ocean, and also
all sucL other harbor privileges and lands on
the island of Utolu of said Simoon group.
which may bo required by the Government of
the United States lor tno esiaoiisnmem oi a
xaval and coaling station as a harbor of refuge
and for the protection of the commercial In
terests of the TJnlted States of America, and as
a supply station for the United States navy;
'provided, that-the- aggregate area of lands so
to be purchased shall not exceed ten thousand
acres, and provided further, that this act shall
not be so conxtruad as to authorize any negoti
ations for the annexation or political control of
said islands, and provwea runner, that ceiore
ld rjurchase shall be finally executed, a
treaty with the native sovereign authorities of
the said isiana snail ue ecvurru; ou vu yruuxt.
Hia finnrninent of the United States in the
sole and exclusive occupation, use, and gov
ernment of the said rights and lands with dne
regard to the proper necessary use of the same
by the natives of said islands; and provided
further, that th sunt to. be oaid or said rights,
privileges, and land shall not exceed the sum
Zrtrwr. hnnrni-and fifty thousand dollars
It is understood that the lands and privileges I
requlreaoy tnc uoveromcui ju me
tnent of such, a station, as la proposed,
especially landing grounds, wharf .rights i and
point of defence are owned by an American
company. orgardzedTinderthelaws of theState
IHMkraIa. This company claims also large
tfaCtwBfch and exceedingly productive lands
on those islands, besides the right to purchase
xamtk undir rnntnu-t entered Into with the
hatlvo authorities. This company has long
desired to Induce the Unltea States to accept
the sovereignty of the group, which has been
offered by the ruling chiefs. This plan has
been urged by the company In order to bring
It lands into market and give them a great
talue by removing the duty on cotton and
sugar raised there and brought to the United
ptates. Colonel Stelaberger was sent out last
Tear as a commissioner to report on these
Islands. This was done at the Instance of
dirties In the Interest oftba comnanv.
The report of Colonel Stelnberger has,how-
cverj jaueu w accompusu any important re
sult so far. The House Committee on For
eign Affairs is opposed to his recommendations,
and also, as 1 reported, Is opposed to the policy
of annexation". Mr. Houghton's bill, which is
now before them, Is said to embody the origi
nal Ideas of the naval authorities, and pro
poses to accompllf h, in an economical wayr all
that the necessities of the Government and our
. commerce require. All the speculative schemes
which hare heretofore attached to this propo
sition are explicitly cut off In this bill, and the '
legitimate object and designs of the Govern
ment only are provided for. It will be a very
wiso measure, if the committee will prevent
any private scheme from being tacked on
hereafter. Tho harbor of Pago-Pago ha been
commended highly by Admiral Wtlke and all
other naval officers who have visited It. Chart
and illustrations of the harbor are pub'Isbed
in the reports of Wilkes Exploring Expedition.
The Simoon cmnn is !ttiitpd directlv In the
line of tho steamship passing between 8an
xrancuco ana Hew Zealand, anu is aiso on
the great circle track between China and Cal-
lao. There will be no difficulty in procuring
the required treaty with the nations, and we
understand that the Simoon Company is dis
poned to part with all the rights and lands
uccded bvour Government on reasonable terms.
although they would prefer a bill to extond
privileges of American Government over thelr
other possessions.
THE FINANCE BILL.
The House Committee on Banking and Cur
rency yesterday morning instructed their chair
man, Mr. Maynard, to ask tho House to con
sider the flounce bill, and dispose of it before
the adjournment of the day' session. The
intention was to allow only a short discussion,
as the measuro has heretofore been fully de
bated, and then to call the previous question.
When an ODOortunltv was afforded in the
House an eflort was made to have the bill con
sidered. The committee have leave to report
at any time, but to secure the immediate con
sideration of the measure it was necessary to
"suspend thej-ules," which requires a two
thlid majority. When the vote was had on
this motion it was negatived, although a ma
jority voted to proceed with the bUl. After
the failure to- take up the bill considerable
speculation was Indulged la as. to the signifi
cance of the voter
On the one hand, it was asserted that Itwas
an indication of the Intention to pas the bill
when the final vote is reached. Bat promi
nent Inflationists declare that this does not
necessarily follow, and that the vote indicates
alone the disposition of the majority to proceed
with the bill to the exclusion of other business.
It is lurther asserted that the inflation element
will strenuously oppose the section of the bill
compelling the retirement of forty per cent, of
greenbacks as national bank notes are issued.
They favor a return to the Senate proposition
of retiring only t enty-flve per cent.
CIVIL 8ERVICE.
The President transmitted to the Senate yes
terday a letter received by him from D. B.
Eaton, chairman of Civil Service Commission,
in response to resolution of the Senate calling
for''the lull answers received by said commis
sion In reply to their circular addressed to the
various heads of Departments and bureas re
questing reports as to the operation of the civil
service rules in their several departments and
ofllces."
Chairman Eaton states that no circulars or
other writings were addressed to any head of
Department; but that In the report already
published the views of the heads of Depart
ments are set forth as they were understood by
the commission, and that the views ot these
officers are also referred to In the President's
message of the ISth ultimo. The answers of
the heads of bureaus are transmitted In print,
having been published as an appendix to the
report of the Civil Service Commission.
THE WASHINGTON MARKET.
As already stated in Tub National RsFun,
licav, the dealers occupying stalls in the
Washington market house have petitioned
Congress to protect them from what they
claim the exactions of the company in com
pelling tbem to purchase their stalls anew this
month. The Committee on the District di
rected them to appear and state their griev
ances, and also notified the officers of the
company that they might be beard In their
defence. Yesterday the dealers appeared, and
claimed that it was unfair to require them to
bid again for the stalls they now occupy, and
for which they pay a large rent. The com'
pany, la reply, affirm that they are enly fulfill
ing the terms or their charter in requ'ring new
blus for the letting of the stalls. The com
mlttee reached no conclusion on the points in'
controversy.
THE EXECUTIVE MANSION.
The delegates to the Baptist Convention,
now In session in this city, about nine hundred
in number, called at the Executlv Mansion
yesterdu) afternoon to pay their respects to the
President. The delegation met the President
In the East Room, when they were Introduced
Dy .ur. William otickney. Alter a general
round of handshaking the delegation with
drew, and afterward, by invitation of Mr. Cor
coran, paid a visit to the art gallery.
Rev. E. S. Dulln, President or Stephen's Col
lege, Columbia, Mo., accompanied by ten
young ladles of the graduating class of that in
stitution, called at the Executive Mansion yes
terday and paid their respects to President
Grant.
NAVAL NEWS.
Lieutenant Commander H. C. Taylor has
been ordered to command the coast survey
steamer Hassler; Lieutenant Commander
George E. Wlngats and Lieutenants Samuel
F. Clarkson and Edward Woodman ordered to
the receiving ship New Hampshire; Lieutenant
H. R. Mansfield to the Michigan; Commander
P. C. Johnson detatched from command of the
Hassler and ordered to Washington for exam
ination for promotion; Lieutenant Commander
C. F. Goodrich from the Naval Academy and
granted six months' leave, with permission to
leave the United States; Lieutenant Richard
son Cloven, from the Michigan, ordered to the
Hassler.
AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION.
Mr. Stewart Introduced in the Senate
yesterday Joint resolution proposing the fol
lowing as an amendment to the Constitution:
Article 16. "It any State shall rail to main
tain a common-school system, under which all
persons between the ages of five and eighteen
years, not incapacitated for the same, shall re
ceive, freeof charge, such elementary education
as Congress may presence, ue langress snau
have power to establish therein such a system,
and cause the same to be maintained at the
expense of such State."
The Joint resolution was referred to the
Committee on Judiciary.
DELEGATE CANNON.
The House Committee on Elections yester
day iad under consideration the charge of
polygamy made against Delegate Cannon of
Utah. They examined Miss iillz jumoau,
granddaughter of Elder Heber C. Kimball,
and sister of the wife of General Maxwell, who
contested Cannon' teat in Congress. She tes
tified that the was present when Cannon mar
ried his fourth wife, which took place in 1865.
The nrlnclDal point connected with this devel
opment Is the fact that this marriage was sub
sequent to the act of Congress declaring polyg
amy a felony, ur. cannon was again in at-
KiMaUbV l M MiiuuutB-u m bwwwh, w- w-
cllned to participate In the proceedings.
FINANCIAL EXHIBIT.
The following la the financial exhibit of the
Treasury Department at the close of business
yesterday. Currency, t9,0lj.,909; special de
posit of legal tenders for redemption of certifi
cates of deposit, $57,300,000; coin. $86,295,181;
Including coin certificates, $35,098,100; out
standing legal Under, $382,000,000. The re
ceipts of Internal revenue source yesterday
were $007,142 07.
THE CIVIL BIGHTS BILL.
Tho House Committee on the Judiciary yes
terday considered the advisability of asking ac
tion by the House on the Senate civil right
bill, instead of taking np the bill reported by
them. The committee deemed this the wisest
course, as Its acceptance by the House will save
time and finally dispose of the entire question.
The Senate bill It now on the Sneaker I table.
and can te reached whenever the House is de
sirous of considering it.
HAZING AT ANNAPOLIS.
Mr. 8argent's bill to prevent hazing at the Na
val Academy provides for trial by court-martial
of any cadet midshipman or engineer accused of
hazing, ana lor tneir dismissal oy ut superin
tendent of the academy if found guilty, provided
he urmmva tha flndlnr. In case of such dis
missal the cadet shall forever be ineligible to
reappointment.
NOMINATIONS BY THE PRESIDENT,
The President sent to the Senate yesterday
the nomination of Richard L. Hoxle to be a
member of the Board of Public Workt in place
of Adolf Cluss. removed. Also, the nomina
tions oi lorty-iour nuosnipmeu to m ensigns i
in ine navy.
THE HOWARD COURT.
The proceedings and findings in ths Howard
Court of Inquiry were yesterday transmitted
direct to the President.
A OEM OF A BEDROOM.
The decorations of one of the bedrooms in
Cardiff Cat.Ie, now being reconstructed by the
Marquis of Bate, are 'described In tbc-ArchUect,
which says that the adjacent bath-room and
bath are lined with alabaster, and that in each
window in the bedroom I the form of a Jewel,
in which is ciphered a figure to represent it
nature. The wall stories are of the precious
metals, and twelve glass nobs In the TattlUng
are significant of twelve precious (tones pecu
liar to the isrns of the Zodiac. Portrait of
celebrated" goldsmith and Jeweler are to be
recognized. At the springing ot each vault
and over the chimney-place Is a thleld bearing
th Ttnte arms, and surmounted by his coronet,
while the face or the tone all round it simu
late -the earth, and Is Jeweled here and there
with polished bit of mineral, procured from
the Bote estate. iae rvum umijiuiu
insert, hut murh model of the furniture to be
placed in It are there, and etch article I to be
carefully thought out before being entrutcd to
a siuillul workman.
-zoirDoiroosSir.,
The correspondent of the NewJrorkj&g-aU
writes from London:
The absence oi 'the JDuke' and Duchess of
Edinburgh from the last drawing room has
given rise to great talk, It'Is stated that the
great question of precedence 1 still being
mooted, and that as the Queen refused to allow
the Duchess to take the pat of the Princes
Beatrice, the bride decided on keeping away
from tho ceremony.
O ther reasons have been assigned , which your
correspondent can best express by tome quota
tions from tho London Journals. A .
The Tuna of yesterday says:
The absence of Her Royal Highness the
Duchess of Edinburgh from the last drawing
room has been very generally remarked Upon,
but, so Tar as we know, the real though very
obvious cause has not been assigned. W be
lieve we have good grounds for announcing that
Her Royal Highnrss has hope of an event
that would Increase her own happiness and
that of the Duke or Edinburgh, and which
would be most welcome to the royaL subject
of Her Majesty, who are ever delighted to
greet every addition to her tamuy.
To day tho Horning I'oil responds a ioi-
lowt:
We hare been requested to state that the
paragraph which wa published by a cotempo
rary yesterday respecting 'the Duchess of Kd
tnburgh wa inserted without the authorization
or knowledge of the Duke of .Edinburgh.
The best comment on this 1 take nom ono or
the provincial newspapers:
The announcement in the Timet or to-aay
about the Duchess oX Edlnburgn has been the
cause of mors laughter and not very compli
mentary talk than" any announcement which
has appeared In the pu&llc papers for 'many a
dav. The'thtnz ha been universally con
demned a indelicate, and surprise has been
have been made the victim of what may turn
out to be a laughable hoax. Meanwhile tt Is
perhaps a well that the Duke of Edinburgh is
not responsible for taking the whole world into
hlfWlfe's confidence three months after her
marriage. Some oi the London papers have
to-night been informed that what has been
done in the Tana was done without his con
sent and without his knowledge.
TUEEXXITY BETWEEN SWJLXS AND
GEESE.
Touching the enmity between twans and
geese, it is curious to see how the long feud
varies. In the spring the swans are victorious.
The male plunges through the waters at the
geese directly they appear, and, single-handed,
sends them all flying oi with screams.. More
over, he will follow them far ashore, hunting
them some two hundred yards up the common,
which pasture retains the name It had before
lnclosure. Some two years ago I had not been
home for twelve months. Before I left, there
bad been great contests between the swan and
gander out on the grass, and on driving in by
tho gate at the top of the common, on my re
turn alter a year's absenco, there they were in
the same place, pounding and flagging at each
other, as If they had not stopped since I saw
them last. Nor do I suppose that thero had
been more than a short truce, which generally
arrives lu the severe part of the winter. Then
all, friends and foes, come up to the house to
be fed.
In tho autumn the war does not cease, though
the tables are turned. Then the gander gets a
temporary pre-eminence. For a time the ef
forts of the swan to drive off tho geeso grow
fainter. He will come plunging up to the fleet of
geese, which evade him, and swim lurther out.
Presently thoy all set up a war-scream, and
the old gander, with his neck as straight as a
ruler, sallies out, challenging the swan to sin
gle corneal, mat is accepted, ine otuer uay
I write In September I saw such a duel.
The birds laid hold of each other by the throat,
and there was a tremendous splashing and
pothef . The gander drew off, after some three
or four minutes of this Intimate wrestle. But
If he follows tho precedent of former years, he
will soon win a victory, a thus: He will get on
the swan's back, between his wings, and peg
away at the nape of his neck, the swan swlm-
mlnir away furiously ail tne time, untu at last
Mr. Gander gets off, returns to his flock, which
set up a monstrous chorus of .rejoicing, and
congratulates himself on the first victory of
the period in which he remains the master
Vntmacrr journal.
SUCK DIAMONDS!
Olfro Logan writes from Paris to Wtlka!
Spirit the following description 6f Hortenso
Schneider's diamonds. Schneider Is a popular
opera singer of Paris, is fat and forty, and was
lifted from a milliner's shop in a provincial
French town to the high position she ncar,hrhl
in the mimic world: "A newspaper nun who
enjoys the acquaintanceship of thp tf(rf'tnd
speaks of aJling on her at her drcsJTh?room
between the aits, gives this morning an inven
tory of these Jewels. The ear-rings are soli
taires, and worth, without the pendants she
sometimes wears, over sixteen thousand dol
lars; two bracelets studded with diamonds all,
round; four necklaces, on top of each other, the
lowest one bearing a magnificent medallion set
with enormous stones; a diamond coronet sur
mounted with trembling stars, an aigrette, a
velvet neck-ribbon ornamented with diamond
horse shoes all around; a splendid buckle with
her monagram U and S; diamond side-combs,
and every one of her fingers loaded with gems
of the purest water. Total value, even in this
market, about two hundred thousand dollars.
Where did she ret them! Conundrum. 'She
must have discovered a mine,' sail one gentle
man to another last night. 'No minors,' was
the reply."
BblEF fELGQRAMS.
A dispatch from Salt Lake says Henri Roche-
fort loft for the East this morning.
Governor Hartraaft, of Pennsylvania, has signed
the bill making decoration day a legal holiday.
The Vulcan Iron Works building, at Buffalo,
N. Y., occupied by te number of persons, was
burned yesterday morning. Tht total lost Is
5i,000.
The examination ef applicants for admission
to West Point academy commenced at that post
yesterday. Out of tht 110 registered applicants
only 64 hare arrived, but every train brings others
and all are expeoted by noon to-morrow.
The sallmakers and riggers of the Char lestown,
Mass, nary yard, were suspended from work on
Saturday afternoon until Jane 1, and notice has
been given the mechanics in theequlpment de
partment that they will bt suspended from Tues
day next until Monday. Tht cause of tht sua.
pension Is that tht appropriation for naval pur
poses ar short.
At Fort Monroe, yesterday, tht Sag was dis
played at half-mast, tht band played a dlrga and
minute guns wert Bred from tht fort at noon,
funeral honors to General Dyer, unlet or Urananct
U. S.'A. Major Baylor, commandant of the
arsenal here, did not hart tht means to pay these
honors, and General Barry, commandant, or the
artillery ichool,klndly volunteered to pay them
tor him..
The United States bonded warehouse, on Me-
.Phall's wharf, Norfolk, Va., was entirely de
stroyed by Art yesterday evening. About no
bales oi cotton were destroyed or ba,dly damaged.
Other property la store, Including liquors, ootton
gins and a-eneral merchandise was saved la a
damaged condition. Tht origin or the fire it un
known.
VENFANT TEREIBLF.
The child, says the Chicago Tribune, Is responsi
ble for a vast deal of wear and tear and smash
and crash. It breaks tnough crockery every year
to make a heap that would rival Rome's Montt
Testacclo. It spoilt carpets and curtains. It
asks untimely questions belore a company. It
cries. lt refuses to exhibit its scanty stock of
wretched "aecomplirhments"-at request. It is a
selfish, tale-bearing, lying little animal. It is
further removed from cleanliness than It tt from
KOdllness, which Is saying a good deal. Its sin Is
original, whether It comes from a stock of Origt
nafSln kindly furnished by Nature, as per tome
nalSln kindly furnished by Nature, a per tome
confessions or faltb, or not, Tha Ingenuity it
confessions or laitn, or not. Tne ingenuity it
shows In snapping tht triggers or loaded guns at
me neaae ui remuici hjuu yariivi vnij la ma
dexterity wlth-wblch Its plays with matches, and
tares from the resulting conflagration the most
worthless thing Habit to be destroyed its own
lift.
11BOE FIRE. IX BALTIMORE.
Baxtixoez, May 25. About 9 o'clock to-night
a flrt broke out la tbt large wholesale and retail
crockery and cutlery houtt of Samuel Uhllds fe
Co., No. 29 North Charles street, and damaged
tht stock to $60,000, on which there 1 46,000 In
surance In soma eight or ten foreign and home
companies, tht amount In each ranging from
(6,000 to $10,000, Including T,W0 In the Imperial
orXondon. The building was damaged about
110,000; Insured.
PHILADELPRIA' CARPET WEAVING.
Tht Ledger glvtt tomt figures showing the im
portance of carpet weaving In Philadelphia u an
Industrial interest. X or sweuiy-uve yeare n use
been steadily Increasing, until within tht last
eight, years the aggregate amount or ingrain oar
pets made there exceeds tht total of similar good!
manufacture! elsewhere throughout tht United
States. There are new la Philadelphia aboat
250 factories, with 4,000 looms, and before the
strike tht production averaged H,oeO pttees or 1J6
yards each, or 1,760,000 yards permonth, or 17,600,
OM yards for tht tea months that tbt factories art
in operation. In the busy season about 6,000 per
sons art employed tn the factories directly, Inde
pendent of the-dryers and 'others 'Temotely Inter
ested, Involving a monthly outlay ,fot. wages of
about 300,ooo. Tht amount of capital lnvtittd
may bt estimated from the fact tbat the yearly
tales of carpets alone reach over 16,ooo,000.
Baptist home mission.
ITS AXXVAVXKETIXa AT Til CAXt
TARX CUVhcit IXSTEllVAX.
ELECTION OT NEW OTFICKES-FULr, RE
CORD "OFTIf" PAST YeAR-BEI-OUTS OF
FAITHFUL 8EBYANTS-WHAT MAT STILL
SEDOXn.
The American Baptist Home Mission Society
met yesterday morning at the Calvary Baptist
church, comer or Eighth and u streets; lion.
Samael A. Oroiler, of Pennsylvania, (nreilden t,)
In the chair, and-Ker. E. T. Ulsoox, D. 1)., of
Brooklyn. N. Y.socrotary.
Trayor by" Bev. Dr. Keyter.
The report of the treasurer was taken np and
adopted. Also that or the secretary.
The report of the executive board was adopted,
with the exoeptfon of n small paragraph, which
was reeommitteu to the board Tor corrsctfoa.
The supplomentary report of the committee of
seven, reeoomondufx'that the treaiurer or ana
or the secretaries, If selected for that position, be
allowed a salary ror performing the work was
taken op.
Another report (torn the eommlttoe on nomina
tions. In ojnnectlon with ths one above, was made,
nggeitlng that, as the proposition was a plaosiblo
one, It be referred to Pie exeoutlve board for con
sideration, aad preparing a plaa, by amending of
the constitution, whereby the treasurer can be
come a salaried oSloer. Adopted..
Mr. Howard, from the committee oa nomina
tions, reported the following, officers for the en
suing year, whlcb. were elected, by the society:
President, lIon.Samuel A. Uroier, Pa.; vice prest.
dents, A. B. Oapeli;el N..Y.': Hon. William
Stlckney.D.O.; treasurer, John B.Ttovor, esq.,X.
Y.; auditors, Wra. Phelps, esq , If. Y.; Josstfh B.
HOyt, esq , Conn ; corresponding secretaries,
Nathan Bishop, U Dr, N. Y-; Rev. E. K, L.
Taylor, Dj D-.-N. Y.; recording secretary, Rev.
E. T. Hlscox, D. D , N. V.; managers. Rev. II. a.
Filb, D. D , N. J.; Rev. Thol. D. Anderson, D.D ,
N. V.; JQ. pjreble, esq- N. Y.; Edward Austen,
esq , If. Xi to flit vacancy in elass 1879, Rev:
Edw. Utbrop, D. D, Conn. - f
The thanks of the soolety were tendered to the
Speaker or the House of Representatives for-the
use of the hall onunday last. -
Bev. Mr. Burroughs of N. J., offered tho follow
ing, which was agreed to:
Retolved. That wo rezari our Bantist Historical
Society as an Important part or oar deaomlna-1
uonai orffiMuxiuioa, ana act orving oi iae coopera
tion of Baptists, and tbat this society approves
and urges compliance with the requestor the
Historical Society, and that every clerk or an as
sociation or of a State convention bo-requested to
send a copy or his minutes and each Baptist au
thor a copy or his wnrlcs.
Rev. Dr. Stone, of Ohio, was Introduced by ths
president of the society, ami gave a brief state
ment of his work among thefreelmonof tho South
(during the past year.
Dr. uray, Irom t&e committee appointed to
wait on the President or the United States, re
ported that his Excellency would receive the
members or the society at 1 o'clock, and the mem
bers agreed to pay a visit at that hour.
Bev. Dr. Jeter, of Virginia, was Introduced and
addressed the society briefly on the noeeisity of
prompt action being taken looking toward the
religious Improvement of the colored race In the
South.
A committee of three was appointed to draft
rosolntlons expressive of the appreciation of the
services of ths two ex-secretaries.
The committee on enrollment reported that
there was present representatives from nineteen
States and seven Territories and the District of
Colombia, In all two hundred and sereaty.two
dolegatos.
The meeting then adjourned until 2 p. m.
VISIT TO TBS raiSIDEST.
After partaking oi rorra indents In the Sabbath
school-room, prepared by the lady members of
Bev. Dr. Uuthbert's church, Thirteenth street,
the members of tho soolety, accompanied by their
ladles, formed In line at 1230 o'cloor.tad, headed
by the committee, proceeded to the Exeoutlve
Mansion to tho number or about L5W. On arriv
ing there all marched Into the grand East Room,
where the PresMect received them, standing at
the upper end of tha room.
Ber. Dr, Gray stepped forward and said :
Ms. PntaiDtxr: By your courtesy we are here
as clergymen and delegates of three groat na
tlonal Baptist societies, now holding the anni
versary In tbls city. We hall from nineteen
different States and seven Territories, accom
panied with visitors from the Canada and from
some or the countries or Europe even. We are
true and loyal mon, ever praying for our rulers
and earnestly striving for the largest rella-lsua
and elrll prosperity or this great country. Our
friends will now be presented by the Hon. Wra.
Stickney, of tbls city, one of our rlie presidents.
Alter shaking hands with His Excellenoy, the
delegation retired.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The socloty reassembled at the appolntedThour.
Mr. Amory Qale, general missionary from Min
nesota, gave a brief description or the work per-
rormca la ine riortnwest.
Mr. Oreeawell, or Brooklyn, a representative or
the German Conference, was Introduced, and gave
a history or the Clerman Baptist ohurches through
out tho country.
Dr. Sears, or Va., agent or tho Peahodyrund,
spoke of the educational work that had been ac
complished among tha freedmen of the South.
Ber. Dr. Caldwell, from the eommlttoe on
French missions, made a report that was accepted
and laid over until the evening session.
Rer. J. B. Joaes, missionary and agent for the
Oherokeo nation, was Introduced,and gave a very
Interesting sketch of tho labors of Indian mis
sions.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, a committee was ap
pointed to advise what courso should be pursued
regarding the anpeairrom the Cherokee nation.
The mooting then adjourned until evening.
TEE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
PROPOSITIONS TO BUILD A NEW EN-GINS-HOUSE.
A few days ago Mr. Jos. Williams, president of
tht Board of Flrt Commissioners, addressed a
letter to Edw. Clark, esq , architect of tht Capitol
extension, setting forth. the fact that In the pres
ent embarrassed condition of tbt department ror
funds, it would be Impossible for it to undertake
to remove and rebuild tht Columbia engine
house, nowwlthln the new Oapltol grounds, and
suggesting that ht takt tomt action In regard to
tht matter. .
In pursuance of this suggestion, Mr. Clark yes
terday sent a communication to Gen. Garfield,
chairman of tht House Commltttt on Appropria
tions, reciting the facts, and urging an appropria
tion by Congress of 10,000 for the purpose named.
If tho appropriation Is ratde, the engine will be
quartered In one of tht other houses, tbt old
building at onot demolished, and inch material
a 1 available used in building a new one.
It Is probablt that the amount named will be
cheerfully given, as that engine company It the
nearest to the Capitol, navy yard. Government
printing office, Providence hospital, and other
valuable property.
PTTBEIO BCEOOLS.
BEGINNING OF THE ANNUAL EXAM-
INATIONS.
Yesterday morning, at 9 o'clock, the first of the
annual examinations of tht pupils of tht publio
schools was neia at tne franicnn building, the
school seleeted being tht Malt Grammar No. 1,
under the tutorship pf Mr. B.M. McKee. Then
wert but ftw persons present, and tht general
appearance of the room was similar to an ordi
nary recitation day. Tht examination was con
ducted by Trustees Hart and O'Drltooll. Super,
lntendent Wilson and Prof. Daniels. Tht entire
class, with oat exception, wa present, and tht
exercises wert creditable alike to pupils and
teachers. In tact, In all tht branches the youtht
displayed a knowledge of their studies, which
enabled them to In many instances to deviate
from the exact text, and furnish tht spirit or the
answer in their own language. As no award
or prises will be announced until after the written
examination the names or the meritorious boys
cannot be given. To-day Male Grammar School
No. 2, Seaton building, will be examined.
EOUSE CARPENTERS.
MEETING OF THE BRANCHES
NIGHT.
LAST
The amalgamated house carpenters held their
regular teml-monthly meeting last evening at
Mechanics' ball. Wn. McMahon was tleeted
trustee, -vie Plies, removed, Samuel Reed re
signed tht position or treasurer; and Wm. Lyman
that of tick steward. ,
A communication wa read front tht home
branch at Manchester, stating thatthe equaliaa
tlon money had to be transmitted to the branehln
this city.
After tht transaction of other routine business
tht society adjourned.
METROPOLITAN CUVRCR STRAW
. BERRT .FESTIVAL. .
The annual strawberry festival of tht Metro
politan Methodist' church' eommeneed last ven
tng, under the ausplees of tht Ladles' Society of
tbt church.
Tht church parlors wtrt elegantly decorated,
tht ceilings being festooned and tht pillar and
doorways draped with gally-oolortd bunting,'
whllt a profusion ef flowers lent their fragranoe
to add to tht attractions or the scene. Tht ripest
and Jaelett or strawberries and coldest of Ice
creams were disposed of in largt quantities. A
vsry'attraotlvt feature was the "Dairy," some
what on1 tht plan of the celebrated "Quaker
Dairies" se fashionable la' New York. There
wtrt to bt nad bowls of bread and milk or mush
and milk, suoh a our sturdy ancestors loved to
get after tht turmoil or tht day wert ortr.
Tht festival will be continued this eyenlng, and
all art Invited to come acd'rajoy the good things
provided.
-Tht President and styeral members of the
Cabinet hare signified their Intention to be pre.
J ent this evening.
MOXZ. , ABO UT TME ' fROTTERB.
CARD FROM MB. A. R. FOOT ALI. ABOUT
BH.YEB MATD, NEE DOLLY VABDEN.
As a matter or Jos Uco, the following card from
Mr. A. R. Toot, ths ownor or the mare Silver
Maid, is published. Most of the statement la
the article oryesterday were baled upon the
authority ofagontlomaa who. after brushing up
his memory and looking at the records, concedes
that he was mistaken. Mn Foot, with ths follow
ing Metier, has exhibited the bill of sale,
the checks, reeefpts, Ao a well as letters and
affidavits from Mr. Renwlek and -Mr. Brown,
which lully Justify his request for Its publication:
Ta tlit Editor or IU Hattmnl Ktvulltcan:
Sir: You hare been pleased to publish end pro
mulgate to tha world as facts a statement Incor
reetin every and all particulars in reference to
myseiranl my mare Silver Maid, formerly Dolly
Yaruea. 1 am sure you were not actuated by any
personal motives, therefore must have been mis
led, latentloaally or not I for the preseat am not
prepared to lay, but milled you were, as all the
acts eX m j life, I hope, go to prove, lfeel as far
above engaging la aay-fru4ulcnt transaction as
Ido abort entering-into.personalitlei, actuated
from pique, notwithstanding 1 ean or could sus
tain tayseir, and unless driven to the wall by
uaiost and libelous statements shall rofraln.
You state Silver Mall was entored falsoly, her
right namo being Dolly Vardea. I say she was not
enteral ralsefy, and her name Is not Dolly
Yarden. Her name Is Silver Maid. I, months
ago, as I hid the right to do, claimed
through the columns of the Tu.f, Field
end Farm, for which I paid tho usuat price,
one dollar, the name SUtor Maid; and had I not
done aacould there hare been any fraud In laot,
or even-constructively; la my .calling her by any
name that struck nyancr, whcn.she war going
to trot right here In our midst and among a peo
ple thatknew,her as well as I did: Sbo Is not a
chameleon, and It Is about as dlfflcult for Silver
Mali' to change her Color or appearance as It is
a leopard Its spots. '
, You also state" that I was so pleased at the per
. tormanoi of Silver Maid, rormerly Dolly Varden,
that at ray request the time (2 10J4) was Inserted
In (he-blll of sale and Mr. Benwlck signed as
witness. An untruth from bezlnnlne to end. and
ItMr. Rentrlck has so stated his memory Is at
fault. I am sura ho would not maliciously mis
represent the facts In tho case.
ThVnune "Dollr VarJn"does not anncarln
the bllfof sale, neither does the time, (2 MJ4) nor
does Mr. Robert Renwlck's name appear there or
any where else, ror the proof of which I submit
bill of salo. Now, as to the record 2.40. 1 am
as desirous, from an honorable standpoint, to get
at her public record as any one else can be to
prove she has a record of 2.t3'4, because she
might be too fast to suit tbem; and I have tried
my utmost ta ascertain the facts In tho case both
by letter and by telegram. I received one tele
gram stating she bad a record or 2-t9J so It was
thought. Her entry In the meantime was held In
abeyance. Mr. whiting, treasuur, then tele
graphed to Mr. Wilson, of Baltimore, a gentle.-
man and a merchant. He Is one of those careful.
methodical men, well up in horse lore and more
calculated to give tho correct performance of any
horso coaling under his observation than mosr-
men.
He telegraphed that her best record was 2.13.
I submitted his telegram to O. H. Hayes, secre
tary of ths Trotting Association, who'declded the
mare could start. Since then Mr. Dan'l Steerer,
a driver and trainer of horses, swears tbat ht
drove a horse In a race against Silver Maid,
wherein sht trotted a milt In t0). If tucb.lt
tht fact sbo Is not eligible Jn the 2.15 race, and bad
I seenrtd an official record of her time, on tht
affidavit of Mr. Steover to -tbat effect, sht would
not havt been entered In that class. I can bring
numbers of gentlemen In this city, of undoubttd
veraelty, wht wert awart of my efforts to get at
her correct time, and will swear to my Indecision
as to her eligibility and of my repeated statement
that, under no circumstances, would I permit her
to trot la a class in which tht had no right, using
as an argument my disinclination to fraud and to
any odium that might attach Itself to my name
through such Irregular course of procedure. So
you see, tht truth of tht charges la not beyond
earlL That you have been Imposed .upon, no
doubt purposely, not, I hope, aer ean I think, by
any of the gentlemen tomposlng tht association.
Andanother thing bear In mind, the double-team
race, of which you speak, was for all double
teams, owned aad driven as raeb, regardless as
to time, and Silver Maid had at much right In
that race as any other horse.
B You state I had no right t change tht nama of
Dolly Varden. Under. the rules of tht national
Trotting Association a person must girt notice of
enansre. lner nave in rum to cnanae. nut
.must girt tht nolle. Had 1 been trotting over
aay track belonging ta"aaa governed by rules or
same, no doubt I would havt used tht precaution
of tending notice In this wis r "My mart, Silver
Maid, rormerly Dolly Yardec," but Inasmuch as
the Washington Association at tht time was not
a member of tht National Association, It did not
oecurto my mind the necessity of informing the
association and tha publio of tht cbangt other
than! bad doaa.namely, through the Tur, FitU
aad Farm.
Tot the present; 1 will eonolude by saying I
hope tht gentlemen may recover from thtlr agita
tion and great displeasure ca.usel,by my "du
plicity," and that In tha tnd, they, Instead or
dtsplslngme, may be generous enough toacknowl.
edge an Injury unwittingly done. Very respect
fully, v Ana. E. S. Foot.
KB. TOOT XX03EBATID.
WasuisoTOXrD. O , Marts, W74.
At a meeting of the Washington Driving Asso
ciation, held tbls (Monday) evening, May 23, Hit,
It was uanlmously adopted that all charges
or fraudulent entries charged against Mr. A. B. S.
Foot bo, and the samt are hereby, dismissed.
And It was further resolved that he is fully
exonerated from any attempts at fraudulent
entries- C W. IUtx, Secretary,
Per order of all members ot tht association.
SPECIAL EXAMINATION FOR GOLD
MEDALS.
The special examination ror gold medals ror
excellence In arithmetic (ent for boys and one for
girls) took place Saturday at tht Franklin build
ing, corner of Thirteenth and K streets. There
were six pupils selected from each of the eight
grammar schools, known only to tht examiner,
Mr. H. N. Copp, and tha committee, by numbers,
present. Tht examination commenced at 9
o'clock, when the questions wert given ta tht
pupils, who wtrt required to write the answers
and seal them in envelopes, marking on them tht
numbers. It was nearly 8 o'clock be Tore tht ex
amination concluded. The result will be madt
known at tht neit meeting or tht board. Tht
questions were as follows :
1. Express 90,005 ta Roman notation.
2. Write Xf units or the Tth order, 25 of tht 3d,
382 or the 2d and if or tht 1st ror the dividend, and
23 or tht 4th, 19 of the 3d and Sir or tht 2d for tht
divisor. What Is the quotient t
3. Reduce (SJixlK) divided by (Jf of Jf-1 multl
plied by (4.000 Vk. minus 2,009. 4 4 ) divided by
i 0$ to Its simplest form.
4. What will bt tht price of a city lot 23 by 100
feet at the rate of 34,OO0 per acre T
6. If 10 per cent, or 200 Is 60 per cent, or ISO, so
per cent, of 00 Is 1 per cent, or what number t
6. A's house cost 20 per cent, more than B's
house. A sells hit bout at a gain or 16 per cent.,
and B sells at a loss or 6 percent. Tht difference
between A't gain and B't loss 14329- What Is
tht eost of each housot
f. Find the equated time or tht following pay.
ments: July 10, lS73,tt03; August 23, U0; No
vember IS, (2(0; December 11, 1,210 j December
20, $230.
8. If the first term Is 14, the last term 33, and the
number of terms ti,wha t Is the common difference!
9. One sldt of a triangular piece or ground it
11 rods longfwhat will bt tht length of the cor
responding tide or a similar triangle containing
three timet a much land?
10. There Is a pyramid whose top Is broken off
200 feet slant high from the hast. The length ot
each side at the base Is 85 feet, and at the top 30
feet., What ts the entire area t
AUCTION SALES TO-DAY.
By Duneanson Bros.:
At 12 o'clock, refrigerators, mattings, oil
cloths, fce.
At 12 o'clock, five no-top buggies, one Concord
buggy, two new top express wagons, nine sets
harness, single and double.
At 12 o'clock, mantles, sash, blinds, it
By W. L. Wall H. Co:
At 1030 o'clock, one bay mare, six years old,
UK hands high, gentle In tingle or doublo har
ness. By B. H. Warner:
Ate o'clock, valuable unimproved property, on
the northwest corner ot Fourteenth and T streets
northwest.
At o'clock, valuable Improved and unim
proved, real estate fn (quart 495, fronting oa
Four-and-a-half street, between E andF streets.
By Latimer A Cleary:
At S o'clock, a three-story brlek dwelling, on I
street northwest, between Thirteenth and Four
teenth streets, opposite 1 ranxnn square.
At 6 o'olock. In front of Paymaster General'
office, corner of FUteenthand F streets northwest,
a superior saddle horse.
By Thomas E. Waggaman: "
At 6.30 o'clook, a very vtluabla lot, on north.
welt corner el Eighth and E streets, opposite tht
Post Offioe.
By T. A. Ktrby:
At 11.30 o'clock, on the premises, tht growing
grass-crop of tht splendid meadows ef Summer
Hill farm, situated on tht turnplkt road, half
way between Washington and Alexandria.
ANOTRER DIAMOND ROBBERY.
The authorities received information yesterday
that the Jewelry r tha latt Mrs. Governor Ed
Ward McOook, Including a number ef valuable
diamond ornaments, had been stolen. The de
tectives wtrt Immediately ordered te Investlgata
the matter, and art now engaged In pursuit or, tht
thieves. Tnt robbery occurred at the private res
idence ofa promlntntcitlxen, la whose noust airs.
McOook died. Tho value or the Jewelry amounts
to several thousand dollars. No elnt has yet
been round Indicating the perpetrators of tha
died, but It is beUered that tht officers ate on the
right track, '
TEE TEMPERANCE CRUSADE.
THE LADIES OF SOUTH WASHINGTON
- IN THE FIELD.
In response to the published Invitation or the
Southern district of the Temperance Union, a
large assemblage was present last night rathe
Presbyterian church, comer of Blxth and O
streets. South Washington.
Tht Ber. Dr. Noble, pastor or the church, pre
sided and Introduced the several speakers. The
proceedings were opened with prayer and the
singing of.tht hymn "Bock of Agea." At appro
priate Intervals tne congregation Joined In singing
pertinent hymns, with melodeon accompaniment.
Mrs. Roach, or tht Northern district, was first
Introduced. She said this wa Oed's work not
women's. He had pushed tbem every step of tht
way. Ht had guided and neipta mem. one
wanted those present to blip the ladles lu tht
great work. Their objeet was to save touis, ana
then was nothlnr that drew more heart from
God than the evil or Intemperance. Tht women
or the West a Tew poor, feeblt women relying
upon divine help had started this movement, and
heaven had thus far blessed It, The women of
Washington had been bat a few weeks engaged
In this cause, and they had been so mucn eon
soled that they felt willing to go anywhere to
protect It. Many or the first ladles or the city
were engaged in the noble work. Seroral or
them had visited restaurants, and htd by prayer
rescued poor, degraded drunkards from the crim
soned vice. She related a notable Instance that
or a young man tound la a beastly state or In
toxication In a tavern In this city during the past
week.
Itwas not to be wondered that som persons
were surprised tbat ladles would thus put them
selves forward, but those who were engaged In
the caaso felt the burden upon tbelr hearts, and
they wert determined to encounter any obstacle,
conscious that they had a great work to do.
Tha speaker then made an earnest appeal ta
Christian mothers, ta daughters and sisters, to
young men, and ta the little children to aid In the
good work. Tht children could, da much by
prayer, and hail done a great deal In that way to
rescue and save parent and other relatives from
the vice or Intemperance.
Mrs. Rleo was next called upon, and remarked
that she no doubt stood before an audience or all
shades of opinion. There wert no doubt some
who thought that women unssxed themselves in
appearing thus publicly to advocate the cause of
temperance. She related Instances of those who
had come to women's temperance meetings' to
sneer, but had changed tbelr opinions after near.
lngaid seelnz. Some said there was a better
way than this to promote the cause. It so, let It
bt tried; but. In the name ot God, let It go on until
something better could bt done. Prayer was
their weapon the most powerful one that could
be used. Laws might be passed, but so long as
liquor was sold It would be drunk. Those only
were safe who were placed In the Lord's keeping.
Women could not stand by, with folded arms,
and see so many souls going to perdition without
nn effort to save them,
This was God's work, and sht called upon every
Christian womaa. to aid tn the work. The Chris
tian woman had done much throughout the coun
try, but llttle,had been dono In the Southern dis
trict. Christian women should willingly and
earnestly enlist tn tha eause. This was their
great opportunity. They could not divest them
selves or responsibility. They should awake from
sleep, and obey the call of the Lord. Who among
tke women present would be sorry at the end of
Hfe for whataho bad-done In this good cause? It
had been asked, what wert tbt women doing?
They wert doing much. Thty were praying, and
prayer wax the greatest weapon that oould be
used. Tht tavern-keepers wert In trepidation;
thev were realising she truth that since the
women commenced praying customers nad dimin
ished and their coffers wert not so full. ,
The speaker then referred to the wonderful
achievements or the women of tht West and
North. Even In this city two saloons had already
been closed, and others wert about to do so. Sev
eral drinking men had been converted, and wert
now working with tht ladles to promote temper
ance. This was not a spasmodlo movement, but was
destined ta go on until the great work bad been
accomplished. Tht speaker then alluded to ths
poisonous quality oi liquors, and argued that we
wert our brothers' keepers when they wert too
wtak to protect themselves. In temperance, as
In religious revlvalt,lt might be tbat after the ex
citement bad died away there would bt a reac
tion. But what we wanted wat the law on our
side. Already Christian ministers, tht press and
leading citizens were calling upon Legislatures
lor tht protection of law. Thlt great evil wat
stalking abroad through the land; it had Invaded
even the Senate and tht House.
The women should come forward and fill the
vacant places In the ttmporanct prayer circle.
Thty knew a -great work wat before them; it
might takt years ta accomplish It. Men did not
like to hare women on tbt tamt platform with
them. Let tht womeu make a new platform for
themselves total abstmenot from all Intoxicating
drinks.
The speaker closed with an earnest appeal to
Christian men, and claimed that with consolidated
effort victory could be achieved through prayer.
A vounz ladv sresent then recited, at the re
quest "of Ear. Dr. Npble, tht well-known tem
perance poem, "uu rei wasi i. nave leiw-
Mrs. LtnrlUa was the next speaker. ht laid
the ladles had not entered this field from choice,
but God had called them and they dared not dis
obey. For weeks tbey had been praying at the
root or the cross. There was no prescribe plan of
work. They waited and listened ror God to direct
the way. He had done so, and willing hearts
and feet had entered. They did nut-fear persecu
tion; they had nothing to do with the future, but
left ft In God' hands. They did not dread per
secution; for, at a ststtr said tht other day when
ejected from aa Avenue saloonvsbe had never had
anything to encourage her so much. Tbey loved
to be persecuted for Jesus' sake. Their motto
was "Go forward," and they hit that with God
they could not help being victorious. The path
of duty was alone the.path of safety.
The speaker then referred to the great evil of
Intemperance, and remarked that God was now
solving the problem of crushing It out. If the
women saved but one soul they would be com
pensated for all their trials, sufferings and perse
cution. It was ald that woman's work was In her
home. So Itwas, but It should not stop there.
Gad had given the- women a work to do In this
cause, and w should h willing Instruments In
his hands, going forth. In his name. Some said
this was all excitement. Not a bit of It; tht wo
men were never so calm. It began, wascontlnued
and would tnd la prayer. The women were
deeply In earnest. They wonld continue to work,
assured that the time of rest would soon coma,
MrsUndtrhlll was tht next speaker, bhe said
that they were not called out by tht desperate
circumstances that had called forth the women
ofthe West. But there were.those who hid precious
sous to save, while saloons were all around them.
Parents wert calling upon us to rescue their chil
dren. There wa dangar In every drop bf liquor.
Sht then related a touching Incident or a lady
In atNorthern home, who became addicted to
habits of intemperance through taking the first
drop of brandy by advice of a friend, while travel
ing, and who for twenty yean had continued In a
drunken condition.
The speaker was surprised that some ladles op
posed tho movement, although It was natural
that there should be some opposition from men.
She closed by earnestly appealing to Christian
mothers to give their Infiuenca ta tht eause, for
there were many fathers, sons and daughters to
save.
An elderly lady tn the congregation (Mrs.
Tilley) referred to the appearance or the "Island"
fifty years ago, and compared It with Its present
condition. Thentbert were but two taverns on
tbt Island; now they were almost countless. She
thanked God for the good work the ladles were
doing. She sever was so much inspired as
when she attended the women's prayer-meetings.
She urged tht people to rally to the beautiful
standard of temperance. Their sons ought to be
taught to vote, when they grow up, for temper
ancs men. Tavern-keepers said tbelr business
was lawful; ir so, why did tbey try to hide It be
hind screens? Tha work wa destined to go on,
and would be successful.
Mr. F. M. Bradley was next called out,acd re
ferred to the earnest words uttered by the women
that night, ir of the "earth, earthy ,'r then con
demn them; If heaven-Inspired, as thsy were,
then approve them. These good ladles wert at
work In arery section ot tht city. Tht assemblage
had beard their appeals. Let them awake from
their slumber. There wert many Christian women
that had work to do. If their fathers, mothers,
f brpthers and sisters wsrt not snfttrlng, there wert
others who wtrt. Then good women haa saw
nothing to-night or which any' ont nttd be
ashamed. They went about doing good, a the
Muter did. They could not have worked as they
have of their own strength; they wert supported
by the inspirations they received at the foot of
ths cross. Cometatniprayer-mitiings ana its
God's blessing upon the work.
Dr. Noble announced an aai-uay prayer ana rut
meeting at Calvary Baptist church next Thurs
day.
The meetlnr. which was a treat suecsis, eiosea
with prayer and benediction by Rer. Mr. Little.
BASE BALL. ,
This afternoon the Crelghton (amateur cham
pions) and EaaTa bast ball clubs meet on the
Olymple grounds at four ecioca so piayweir
second game or the seoson. iiwui oartooiiectea
thttthe Crelghtons won the first game after a
hard struggle, and a tht clubs art pretty evenly
matched a close and txatlag Umt mayjbeex.
nested to-dar. A feature ef the game will be the
first appearance1 of the Crelghtons In their new
and handsome uniforms. No doubt a crowd will
be In attendance.
A bashful young manln San Francisco recently
called upon tomt young lady friends, and after
spending soma time Ic. conversation, rose ta take
hit leave. H wat bowing himself towards tht
door, tht handle of which he seised, with his face
still to tht company, and In another moment wat
gone, and tha door closed behind him. Then, to
Els horror, ht discovered that la his eoafaslon, ht
tt.4 .M.fl. tl. (. ..IM.,. .4.. ...., ,,.., .1.... la,.
self up la a chin closet, whllt tht uncontrollable
laughter ot the ladles br no mean tended tore-
l,stora hi equanimity. --" - -
AMV8BXENT3.
- FOH09 6PEBA HOUSE.
One or the largest and most seleot audiences of
tht season atttmbltd at Ford't last evening, to
welcome tht renowned Herrmann to "Washington.
After waiting until after nine o'clock lnvttafor
the appearance ot the grtat prestldlgltattur, Mr.
Ford wat reluctantly compelled to dismiss tht
audience. Strange to relate, Mr. Herrmann
neither wrote nor telegraphed an excuse ror hit
non-aonearanet. and Mr. Ford Is at a lots to ac
count for such strange conduct. It may be one or
tht prtstidlgltateur'i tricks, ana it so, u u one
that 1 exceedingly pusxling.
NATIONAL THEATBK.
"Unclt Tom's Cabin" was handsomely, placed
upon the stage at this houtt last night, and Its
delineation wat remarkably well sustained. The
pleasure or the audience was attested by re
peated demonstrations or applause. Mr. How
ard's personation of tht reft of Unclt Tom, tht
faithful old negro slave, was truthful and effect
ive. Many were reminded by tt or those days,
now happily forever In the past, to tar as this
country Is concerned, when man owned property
In his fellow-man, a class or property subject to
seliurt and salt for degt,trea to the separation of
families and the severance of the strongest ties or
blood. This Inspiring drama will be repeated to
night and daring the remainder of the week. It
Is one that may be witnessed wltn beneatbythe
children and youth ot the present generation.
CONCERT AT THE CONOREGATIONAL
CHURCH.
Professor Newcorabpresents to-nlghtthe grand
est combination or musical, talent ever berore
united -together la Washington ror an objeet so
disinterested aad worthy. VTlthHarleyNewcomb
muslo Is a pssilon as well as a science. Ht be
lieves that It should b carefully cultivated from
earliest Infancy, and so trained that all the
native genius or our land In that direction may be
developed at fully and as naturally as It Is Jn
Italy Or Germany. To do this he would establish
here at the national capital a conservatory or
university or music and literature, where the best
training and Instruction may he Imparted to those
who exhibit traits of genius worthy of high cul
tivation. Large subscriptions and endowments have al
ready been promised by persons or wealth and
culture who are In full sympathy with the de
signs of Pro t. Neweomb, and It has been fully de
termined to Inaugurate the preliminary Institu
tion hero In September next. The designs lor the
buildings to be erected ultimately are very elabo
rate, grand and beautlfuL They are estimated to
cost something like (250,000. Over (200,000 or this
sum has already been pledged by wealthy par
ties tn various sections or tha country, anu win oe
forthcomlnz when needed.
Washington Is undoubtedly the correct locality
for tbls institution. Pror. Neweomb naa at one
time thought of Albany, N. Y., where he received
many Inducements, and latterly of New York,
which was also anxious to become the seat of mu
sical renown upon this continent, but finally all
Dirties In Interest determined that the compre
hensive designs or the Professor could only re
ceive, fulldevelopment and enjoy a lair scope lor
realisation at this capital.
Tno grand "combination of to-night is the first,
demonstration which proressor newcomn naj
made here before the public as a leader. We
trust he may hare a cordial and hearty greeting.
not only as an expression of approval ot his
cauie, andlu recognition or tne merits oi tuose
who have volunteered to assist him, but oa ac
count of his many admirable personal aad social
qualities.
CONCERT AT ST. PETER'S PAROCHIAL
SCHOOL.
Tht grand concert and entertainment given
under tbt ausplees orst. Vincent dt Paul Society,
at St. Peter't Paroehlal school-house, rer the
benefit of the poor, was not only a success pecuni
arily speaking, out was by odds tht finest trsat
or tha kind the cltisens or East Washington havt
ever witnessed,' The performance consisted or
dramas, recitations, vocal and instrumental
music The dramas and recitations were very
select and creditably executed. All the ladles
who took cart ra this charitable undertaking
were dressed In white, and certainly deserve
credit for 'tht admirable manner In which, they
acqultedlhsinielves.
MOONLIGHT EXCURSION.
The Knight of tht De Molay Commindery,
accompanied by their frlendt. will make a moon-
light excursion down the rlrer, on board tho Lady
of tho Lake, to-rajrrow evening. Muslo and re
freshments will be provided, and, should the
weather -prove fine, a delightful time Is antici
pated. Such excursions promise a neaimiui
recreation lor the warm summer evenings, and
this cspaclous and elegant steamer U well
adapted to them.
NE W AD VER TISEMENTS.
See Cornwell t Son's advertisement.
Sale of a frame building by B. If. Warner.
Grand moonlight excursion.
Cottage Hfll homes for sale.
Fine building lot for sale.
A splendid ofCoa for rent.
Furnished house ror rent.
Grand wacertatthj Congregational ehnrch.
Excursion to Mouns.araoa. . .j
Asklffhasbeenlost. -
A livery stable for sale.
See card or tBB WTSutnstoa Driving Associa
tion. , . ,.,,
StrawbertyTtasUval by theWomen'a Christian
Association. ""
Valuable unimproved property will be told by
Thomas E. Waggaman.
Furniture and household effects will be sold by
W.E."WallACo.
Sale of valuable Improved property by Latimer
4. Cleary.
Beautiful building lot will be sold by E. J.
Sweet.
Testimonial concert to Professor J. Remington
FairUrsb.
BURT AT LAST.
Half a century ago a planter or one of the
Islands or the West Indies was prompted, by the
loss of a leloved wife aad some property, to seek
a new tome In the United States, and went to
Ntw Orleans. Purchasing a square of ground ra
the then undeveloped Fourth, district or tbat city,
and bulldrng thereon a plain bouse, ht led thence
forth a retired lire ofwhlehliUIempre wat Known
than that a maiden sister from the West Indies
was his housekeeper, and that his Jew slaves were
the most Indulged of human servitors. At his
death, which occurred after only afew years of
residence, ths estate went by will to his sister,
with the exception of one lot of ground devised
to a dear and dumb slave woman, ror whom, on
account ot her piteous natural deprivations, the
humane testator had entertained particular com
passion. The humble legatee possessed several
daughters, and tho bequest was to be hers, with
her treedom, Whee the oldest of these had arrived
at a certain age. From the latter provision as to
time came the ensuing wrongs.
The sisterly eklof-inherltor or the estate sought
the counsel and help of a male relative, a mer
chant. In the settlement or affairs, and this man
speodlly arrogated the authority of an ownor. By
his chicanery the heiress was made to believe
that the property was capable of yielding ecarcely
enough for her livelihood, and he did not scruple
to scheme for the possession or tht legacy left to
the deaf-and-dumb woman. Her oldest daughter,
who alone knew about hor late muter's'wlll, was
sold in another State, while she and the remain
ing children were kept In Ignorance of their he
reditary right. For years and years, relates the
New Orleans Bulletin, this usurpation was main
tained to the great enrichment or tho usurper.
"The war came on, and after" the emancipation
proclamation tht daughters "and old dumb
mother remained about the -old nlaco a long time.
In 1869 tht old slave died and the three daugh
ters went out a servants. Years passed en, and it
was only through a garrulous old lady who had
been ortr a quarter ot a century heforo a witness
to their master's will that they learned of their
ownership of the ground and their bondage
through traad. They have now obtained legal
advice, and their attorneys art preparing to sue
tht retired merchant for the land and (30,ooo
damages for keeping them in slavery eighteen
years. It Is said that great Interest in their
behalf ts shown by some prominent families up
town. Rolling In luxury, their hard task-master
has laughed at their demand for the ground, and
will make no reparation."
SEASONABLE FOOD.
Tht wholesomeness of food depends nearly as
muchon,the time It is taken as on tht quantity.
We bare grown so luxurious tn our physical as
well as. mental tastes, that we are constantly
tempted to eat things jout of season. Yielding to
tht temptation, at wt often do, wt pay tht pen
alty, toon or late. In temporary or ebronlo dt-
Lrangement of our health. The- meat which 1 ex
cellent In cold, may not be desirable in warm
weather; fish It best during spring and early sum
mer; vegetable aad fruit art nutrition when
they are fully ripened by tun and season, and
not artificially stimulated. Natura knows what
sht it doing; tha furnishes for every latitude tht
nroduetlona fittest for ineh latitude.
Wt need variety, not so much at ont time, at
(rem Umt to time. The delicacies oi tne season
will not hurt nt: but tht dtlleaciea out of season
etrtalalywai,ifloaieouUnutd. Tha appetite to
Jadtd U to crave oysters in July, or strawberries
tn "December, need careful correction by tht
adontlon ef the simplest habits. The palate
naturally relishes what ntturt has sear at hand.
A a rule, not enly Is tht simplest food the best
rv tmt ih tnost seasonable Is. la the lone run.
trurmosta-rroetlilnr. There Is no difficulty In de-
terming what we should tat, since the products or
our climate shown plainly month by month.
Fish, flesh, and fruit, by their plumpness, tender-
nessanaripeusss, viiBtusvtvca ueaube wueu ui
r nadr to bt eaten. A sound- stomach will
proflf by whatever aa -unspoiled palate tnjeys.
"Home ana aocwry;-' zcrioner ijocjum.
A Western exchange speaks or "lire-site statue
of Seward sixteen feel high." It must have been
thinking ot the dayr whta they had giants. -
TOE PONY-RIDER'S MT3SI0N. r;
There was an txelted crowd gathered about tha '
Pony Express station at McPharsons. The western-bound
rider had arrived with t ballet la hlr"
leg. and reported that the Pawnee wens off their
reservation and wsrt advancing on the settlems nt,
He had met them between tht last station and
MtPhtrsons, and thty had glvtn ehasb: MoPher
sont could boast or but seventy-Ore tools at that
time, before tht railroad came, and ther were but
fortymeneapableof defendlnglheplac. What
ever was to ha doae had to bo done qulekly. Fort
Grattan was eighty miles northwest, and a rider
wat dispatched la haste. Fort Kearney wa
ttrenty miles southeast, aad who would summon
aid from theref It was a dangerous undertaking.
The route lay right through the-hostile eouairy,
aad the messenger would be almost sure to meet
the Indiana. Tht pony-riders, as a general thing,
were fearless men, but this proposition wa
fraught with danger that they were loth to un
dertake it.
"Ef SUd wa only here!" cried aa old man.
"ther'd ha no hesitation while wlmea aa' ehlldrta
wert In danger!"
"I'll gal" tnd a bright-eyed, fearless-looking
young fellow stepped forth.
"Good!" said tht old man, pressing his hand,
"old Jim Johnson set sot Old Jus Johnson! Yoa
hearmel There's raort tense la Essex't cattba
than the-hull lot or you. Pick your host, boy, aa'
ride for your Iff. See! there's Nelly lookla' at
yau. Fer her sake, Willy, er na ono't else.
Tblrty-flvt helpless wlmea aa eMldren; think of
III Bide your best, aa' when you git to tne sta
tion you may git a relief: Post 'em there, tn'
wneayougltto the fort tell the commandant to
send on some cevelry as soon ar possible. Fetch
thesojers, an' we'll send the. Reds toCallfornjI
Nelly Johnson's yourrr at soon as you git haok
Oood bye, boy, an' God speed ye."
mere was a spring, a rush or hoofs, and the
rid to Kearney had begun. Right gallantly the
horse sprang away at her rider's bidding, and tht
eyes of sweet Nelly Johnson kept upon thens
until horse and rider faded away upon the hort-
xon. (
Lire was one Incentive for the pony rider's mis
sion, and tht desire to save the people of MoPher-
sons from a bloody death was tne other. Did man
ever risk life In a better eause t Oaward swept
the little horse, her flying heets throwing up a
cloud-or dust which hovered la tht air tor hun
dreds or yards behind her. To the left or them
glided the still waters or the riatte, ana on tne
right stretched the boundless green or the prairie.
The rider sat firm aa a rock, his dauntless facer
looking straight ahead aad wearing an air which,
teemed to say it was all tor the sakt ef Nelly .
Johnson.
You may talk or the Mamelukes, the Tartar
horsemen, the savage Bedouins and all tbswUoT
rlders, but what are tbey to compare with our
American peny riders raea who were tearless,
and braved: every danger; who ran tht risk of
life la every Bile they dashed over; men who
were expected to do fifty miles at top speed In
daylight or dark, rain or shine, hot or cold t But
the railroad has dose away with the pooy-rtder,
and we hear no raort or such exploits a that of
the renowned Jimmy Moore.
Oaward swept the brave little horse, and at last
tbt station cane la view. A mlnatt more and
horse aad rider wert at tht door. N relay wa
tbere ts meet tbem. Not a sign or life was to bt
seen, but there wtrt hoof track In every direc
tion, showing that the relief had fled. Giving the
horse a drink, the rider mounted, and again they
were oa the way to Kearney. Further on they
came upon a large object In the centre or tho trail.
It was tht Westarn-bound stage with tbe-horses
gone, tht driver between the fortwheel with a
bullet In hit head, the passengers lying about tha
road, and tht eenduetor In th boot wounded unto
denb. Ont horrified look, a pause, and ratter
fled the horse. Mile after mile It left behind,
station after station It passed, and no relief. Will
they ever get to Kearney?
On the prairie to tht right of them appear a
host of mounted men- They are the pete of tha
peace oommlsslon on. their annual maraud. Turn
ing with a triumphantjyell thty speed to head
the rider otT. Narrower grows tht spice between
them, and the gallant horse redoubles his exer
tions. In the van of the lavages rides a tall chief
mounted upon a powerful horse, his plume
streaming la tht wind at he urges the noble ani
mal he bestrides; Young Essex ean escape if he
turns back. Bat no! Tht tweet face or Nelly
Johnson and the shrinking forms' of defenceless
little cnea come before his view, and dashing tn
peisplratlGufrom-hl brow the pursued dash on
ward. But a few mile more and succor 1 at
hand!
Nearer come ths pursuers. Now ride, young
Essex, for It Is three saora lives to one. Speed,
brave little horse; strain' muscle and nerve
heart, ror your work will ba welt dont I Bide,
young Essex, for everythlaa. it at state. On
ward rushed the horse, fheheots beating time to
the short, quick breaths. The gap -elototl
Twaog 1 A sharp pela In tht sldt, aad the rider
reeled la the saddle, but for an Instantly only.
Bending low la the saddle, the whip is raised for
the first time, and faster fled tho horse.
And now the green ramparts and stockaded
gates of Fort Kearney came In view. Tht baffled
savages turned and set out rapidly up tht trail,
while the fainting rider, checks the falterCag tup
of bis dying hone. Una. last last look at' tne
waving tea of green, aad they enter tht gate
tbroTin open to reee(volhera.
In the centre or "the parade stands a group of
measBoat a horse aad rider. The horse Is dowtj
now, and from bis nostrlUtgushes tho lire-current,
and beside her lies tha rid or,.!.
Young Essex raited ntshead from tht arm
which supported It, adtti&.
"Pawnees off "thelr'reaetratlon. McPkerson't
station's cleaned out-nelp quick! My love to
to Nelly Johnsoa---"
And, grasping the reins with stiffening clutch,
the barbed shaft etling-,out his soul, ht tank
upon the pony's neck.
Thelrbrave heart had ceased ta beat.
"BxaMODAS."
DECADENCE -OF THE OLD
ENGLISH
NOBILITY.
Tho London correspondence of the Cincinnati
Conntrcicl tells some euhous stories Illustrating
the rapid decline of tho old nobility In England.
At this moment there. I going np at Kensington
a mansion which belittles all the residences ef
the nobility makes .the neighboring houses ot
the Howards, the Argyll, theAlrlles, Ac look
Ilk porters' lodges looks down upon Kenstng
palace, where little Victoria first learned that
she was Queen of England, and turns It to com
parative Insignificance. It- It preparing to hold
tho magnificence of Sir Albert Grant, baronet by
tbowlll of Gladstone. For hi gallery, picture
of enormous magnitude are saltf to bar been,
already purchased eae or them for 14,000.
Where airthl capital came from may be In
ferred from the fact that tome Umt ago Sir
Albert was Introduced to sn American named
llarpecden, who went to London ta tell a valua
ble property In California, with stiver close to tha
surface, worth 200,000, On Harpesden't being
Introduced, tht Baron started ths "California.
Mining Company,' with. a nominal capital of
1,000,000. This compinywti composed of Albert
Grant's seven clerks. It bought tho property ror
130,000; then S-ild 11 to the Mineral Hill Silver
Mining Company ror 430,000; these being the
two acts of the company during lit existence.
"But It turned out,' said the Vice Chancellor,
"that the latter company wa completely twin
died. The fflO,0Q0of silver ore had. no existence,
and the company came to ruliu." It is not stated
that tbc seven clerks received baronetcies, or that
ther contemplate building palaccaat Kenjlagtoa
with their share of the -loou" a
AN INEXHAUSTIBLE SALT MINE.
Louisiana Is mtnlng"salt,sayt tht Savannah.
.Ytj. The work began on Avery's- Island since
the war, where S3 03-103 "ber cent, or chloride or
sodium Is proved by repealed analyse. The
quauUty Is Illimitable. The first attempt failed.
The second sank a shaft fifty feet through solid
salt, and ran galleries fifty feet cue way and one
hundred and fifty another, through pure crystal
the whole distance. Machinery for crushing and
grinding to three grade Turk1 Island, Liver
pool coara and fine table was Introduced, and
35,000 sacks were sold In 18iO-n. The catAetty of
tht nrcseut works is loo tons aajiy, or aswQO sack
per annum, wnlle 1.000.000 sacks were Imported at
New Orleans, uairesron ana smallerporu. Tha
eost of mining and cnistilnc Is 41.1 per ton:
transportation from New Iberia to. New Oilcans
(3 per ton. and lacldentat'cust are fifty cents
more m m an, against lor Turas isiano.
With thest general facts, a company has heoa
rormel to buy tnd work the mines extensively,
build a nllroa.l from the mines to New Iberia,
and so bring the tradt direct to New Orleans.
Advice to mothers In thehtbtt of taklnr chil
dren Into the omnibuses. Dispose your erfsprlsr
carefully In different parts ot the vehicle when
you enter, anc sit lor aumirauoo. au momoute
thatyou sea that the attention ot thtpablla l
flagging, call tile rmaUeit borto you ana,Ttls
htm. ReptalUit-proeett at Intervals.
' FINANCIAL. ,
raw Toak trocsjaxenanor.
FVTnUtiiavLliBtifatint(iit.. Btaicrt. Ymtn
ifoitvisarsuo-rf 7rmr Pmujttailt uesniu and
Tentnttrttt, WiliMngtJ.
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AMUSEMENTS.
-niOBD'S OPEBA UOrJSLE.
WILL Bit CI03D DURING THE rBBSWXs
, . WEEK, .
owing to the failure of Mr. llxnRKA.ci to appear,
without any notice of anytlndrto prevent tha ai
appilntnient or tut evening. '
The regular season being, over, (be Opera-house,
wlff ha opened octaelonally during the euisraer,
aad will U for rent at Interval cither by tha sight.
or week.
Bespectfully, . It. CLAY FDBD,
. Ford's Op-housc"Va!nglot.
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