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ENTERTAINMENT AND FORGERY.
FROM THE LYScHBuRG vIRcIsrAS OF Mosp

FROM THE LYScHBURG yIRGISIAN MONDAY.
Our community asounded, Thursday last by the
of the discovery of defacaon in the Branch
Bank OF Virginia in this place. of thirteen or fourteen
thousand dollars in consequence of the improper use of its
funds by two of the officers, viz VIM b. Aveett teller
and James b. Green bookkeepe The discovery was made
at the mother bank from suspicious excited by the weekly re-
ports and quarterly transmitted from this branch
Mr. Green arrested and admitted bail Mr. Aveett left
town on Thursday morning The bank will not lose any
thing the securities being abundany responsible for the
deficit Both gentlemen stood fair it was possible for
men to do in this community both enjoyed the unlimited
confidence of all who knew them The shock is therefore
the greater and have SEEM any OCCASION live
er exhibition OF sensbiy than the sad has called FORTH
r. s. Since the foregoing put in type still more start
ling developments have been made by the investigation which
now going at the Bank. Checks to large amount
have been forged the of of citizens and the
amount OF deacaon has been be much larger
than was first supposed. The transactions appear to have
been carried on for long time In consequence of these dis
closures James B. Green has been surrendered TO the civil
authorities by his bail securities and now in jail awaiting
his trial and will be by reference our advertising
columns that the President and Directors of the Bank have
offered reward of $500 for the apprehension of Wm B.
Avere Pursuit also made of him Saturday morning
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An EVERYDAY OccuRRESct.-We called 10 see lady
friend the other afternoon, who resides in the upper part OF
the city Of New York Knowing her be wealthy we sup
posed the house-ai expensive and elegant edfceo he her
taste in its arrangement "Ot said she, the house not
mine. am only tenant Ebelongs to Mr.. A, and
I'll tell you how he got it II built by Mr.. B. at
cost Of twenty thousand dollars Mr.. held bond and
mortgage for five Thousand dollars, which he forecosed
at time when Mr. B vas sick, and unable to pay the
money-so it sold and, there being no other
bidder present, Mr. A. bought it for the amount of the
mortgage Property frequently changes hands in the same
way in this city. II is by unusual occurrence.
"The law allows IT, and the court awards it."
SUNDAY Messenger.
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ARTIFICIAL WATER PowER.-An Italian Engineer has
received the verdict Of the Paris Academy water mill of
from five to fifty horse power, worked by artificial water
fall and which can be placed up motive power in any
mandatory, occupying small space requiring little labor
and of course producing vast economy compared with the
engine, as it requires combustible
1t consists of eight pumps worked with great by sin
gle man, lit is said that two would suffice for an eight
horse power machine by of an admirably disposed
countebaance system The pumps supply reservoir plac-
ed proper height above the waer-whee in the case Of
natural fall and the water falling upon the wheel to which
the strap for the machinery Of the mandatory affixed the
whole goes round and puts the machinery in notion The
paradox of this invention is the the water to the ou-
tain head in such way to keep up continuous fall
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On Friday, about no,n amentable accident occurred
the Columbia Railroad three miles east Of Lancaster Two
men, Edward Edwards and Thomas Williams, crushed
to death between two boat cars which violently together
by the breaking Of axle while going at considerable speed
short time afterwards another train up upon the
track, and though, seeing the destruction, the engineer and
remen exerted themselves the utmost TO avoid the COLLISION
the engine and the fragments of the broken down boat train
came together with awful crash The damage to the ten
der and engine considerable and four OF the hinder cars
were thrown off the track by the conclusion The second
accident caused injury the boat train than
stoned by the first The two killed belonged to Ohio
and accompanied by their wives OF whom had her
collar bone broken by the accident.
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BRITIsH national DEBT.-The commissioners for the
reduction Of the national debt have certified that the actual
surplus Of the Kingdom of Great Britain and Ire
land for the year ending April 5, s47 beyond the ex
pendlture within the year amounted e. 1885, l9l
and have given notice that quarter of this amount Coco 1917
will be applied between July and October TO- ire pur-
chase Of stock and money notes hefuher of e. &c.
the proceeds of donations and bequcs will be applied the
object
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kISG's LoSGISss.-The African King Maria de Gal
yna has addressed letter to the Queen Span in which
he calls her sister, and her of his lively sympathy for
her and the Spanad who are says he the only foreigners
allowed reside in his State In his letters he further
more cuousy asks of her Majesty hreecornered hat with
large red plume, coat with two long bobs cane with
gold head Of the size Of orange and pair of panaoons
corded with gold Her Majesty has resolved give the Af-
King all that is asked and also add thereto gold lace
scarlet MANTLE
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Chloride Of Soda is said il the London Lancet to be an eff
fectua for burn attorney in attempting to put
out the flames that had attacked the curtains of his bed got
his hand burnt and bstared but not broken He sent for
couple Of quarts of the oto four Of the solution
pint OF water, had pours into soup plates, wrapped his
hands in lint, skin broken and kept them for
some time. Next morning he perfectly well that
only small patch of birns remained yet an hour had
elapsed before the application. II is added that the
medy is sufficient TO heal s,ads and black eve.
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during the trial, exclaiming he Was lost man -
The King has refused to accept the resignation Of
Gen. Cubieres as a Peer of France, wishing to
leave the sentence of the Court its entire action
over the accused.
The following statements are given in French
paper as the expenses of the Government of that
country at different periods
Francs.
Daily expenses under the Empire. p 100 OOO
Do under the Restoration. 500, O0O
Do under Louis Philippe. ......4 zoo, 0OO
The French papers received this morning 10th
july say that the different loans contracted by the
French Government since 1890, including the
350,000,0O0 francs now demanded, amount to the
$23s, 00,000-a pretty fair expenditure during a
period of very nearly profound peace.
There is nothing new in the politics or position
OF either Prussia, Austria or Russia. The En-
peror Of the latter is said to have determined to
construct forthwith, vast line of railways to
meet the three capitals of st. Petersburg, Moscow,
and Warsaw. Take as r,tnlor the report that
King LEOPOLD of Belgium is tired of regal state,
and is going to abdicate the throne in favor of his
son. Take, as rumor the second, report that Pope
PIUs TX. is also about to abdcate. weighed down
by anxiety and weakened by failing health. The
interference of Austria has occasioned the good
Pontif much trouble. Other statements, however,
say that his Holiness is determined that his projects
for lettering the condition of his people shall be
ried forward, and that he entertains no design of
quitting the high station to which he has been APP
pointed. Public affairs are still unsettled in Spain
and Portugal: in fact, the posture of parties and
the play Of principles are SO constantly changing
in these miserable countries, that your ink has
scarcely dried before you feel inclined to doubt the
truth of what you may have written respecting
them.
Sir ROBERT PEEL has just published very in
teresting document in the shape of . Letter to the
Electors OF the Borough of Tamworh." 1t con-
tans his view Of almost all the great questions of
British policy. | will give you analysis of its
contents in NV nayt tiop
SoiisCh'o III MY Loht .
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Mn. Folks DILEMMA.-Mr, Folks predcament with re-
gard to the says the Nashville Banne is very much like
that of another unfortunate wight who run of with by
horse. He mounted him of his accord with the intention
OF showing o-of cutting DASH But the charger could not
be managed and he swept by the top of his horses
speed, some sympathizng friend called to him to jump
Of! His reply was, HO,c let go chen can scarce
IN hold on %
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AccIDEST.-We learn that Mr. Alck Smith, an esteemed
resident and farmer in HPpaug, Long Island acct
dent few days SINCE which resulted in his DEATH Mr..
Smith at work in the Geld with scyhe which he had
for moment laid upon TIE ground when accidentally step
ping on the snath the was turned up in the direction
Of his breast In throwing up his hand defend HIMSELF
he was severely cut his that he thrown into
spasms which resulted in lis death in two dsys-N Y Post
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SOMETHING NEw.-The splendid steamboat louisiana
running between Buffalo and Chicago is provided with
number Of coored walters and servants, who within them
selves compose band of choice musicians and every evening
the ladies' cabin is graced with ball. accompanied by their
music They vocasts too, and passengers some
of the best strains Of the Sable Harmons To add to the
harmony Of the evening, the lady passengers frequently lend
their sweet voices accompanied by the piano. with which the
ladies' cabin is furnished.
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The appointment Of the celebrated Duke BRooLIE as
Ambassador from France England has been well received
at London His predecessor Count Sr AuLGRE has resi-
ded at that Court for years. gaining the of
Of all parties The newspapers pay dcservedly handsome
tribute to him. and the London Times thus up his cha
racter:
In the diplomatic and political society of London NJ. de
ST.. AULArRE leaves recoecons which will easily be eff
faced, and vacant place which will be filled with the
same attractive qualities In retiring from the profession
which he has followed during long and active life in several
Of the most important embassies Of Europe, he depves his
country OF representative who combined the social grace,
the consummae names, and the asocratc distinction Of
French gentleman of the last century, with the political cha
ractcr and opinions Of our own time"
II is fortunate thing for nations be represented by
of such high character and whose personal intercourse must
operate like charm, soothing and calming down the a-
tons and aspertes arising from defeated diplomacy the
hand and national prejudces on the other.
Correspondent Journal Of Commerce
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TIE MrsrEnr Sorvrp.--The fremont Daily News says
that person answering the description Of Mr. Alexander
81 George whose disappearance was noticed few days SINCE
has been in that city for the past week. in company with Capt
Fao, and that the two departed in company for Princeton
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FROM BALTIMORE AND THE NORTH
BALTIMORE, AUGUST 6-5 p. M.

DhLJLhOhEy AUGUST O-O Il. M.
coi T. d. BAKER, who commanded the Illinois regiment
al the battle OF Cero Gordo, arrived in this city yesterday
lie looks well and is in fine spirits
py e Geographic dispatches which enclose you il will be
perceived that our Wing friends In Kentucky are doing better
than.was anticipated
consequence OF the incemency Of the weather to-day very
little business has been DONE quote Howard street and
City Mills -four made of new wheat at S. rs some asking
more rye flour "a. Corn meal nominal at 50. rs.
The receipts OF wheat are increasing quote good to
prime red lO5 ll5 cents white do l. 25 30 Sales
within two days of 10000 bushels mostly new MARYLAND
White and yellow corn 81 sc oats declined 10 az AZ
rye 6s TO- Cloverseed $3.50; timothy do. 80 ~ a .
flax do l.2O cents. Whskey a53 26B per gallon.
Provisions quiet; prices unchanged Sugars and moas
ses irmer. Hay SIS per for timothy Sales Of about
900 lbs wool at l6 26 for unwashed and washed com
mon better grades % 40 cents
The tobacco market is without change in prices The in
spechons amount to APT hhds. including 745 MARYLAND
GA Ohio, and Pennsylvania Sales of Ohio reds are free
made at from 81 to ST. while other kinds have been rather
decinlng-at any rate there demand for them In Ma
and tobacco the market has been steady and sales to fair
extent have been made embraced within the following rates
Maryland 81 SO for inferior and common SO 81 so for
good common SIS 50 for good Sc $50 for fine and bet
ter qualities
Sales at the Stock Board to-day were 200 Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad bonds SO s9b IL shares do 49, 90
shares Susquehanna Railroad IT, S. 6's closed 06 bid
Treasury notes do. lO64 State 6s 500 bid City SIS lOl
bid The stock market rather dull The money market
easy. Coupons retailing at Sc cents
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New York AuGusr 6-5pM

\ NEW % i. M.
Inc stock market continues dull Exchange on London
81 per cent premium. -
Inc supply OF Hour on hand at present is small and the
market heavy These two causes in the absence of ship
pers tend keep up prices which slightly advanced on
yesterdays quotation Sales to-day of Genesee brands to
moderate extent at S. s74 &c. Southern flour NAV be nut
down at about the figures Corn meal has improved
lte with sales 10 day S275. There fair inquiry for
wheat sale of 1000 bushels liz cents Corn at 81
es Tor Mixed and 70 cents for prime yellow receipts of corn
are very light
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$780, "hen me number Of vessels belonging Great Britain
and PEI dependencies was 1000, the number Of hpwrecs
was 537.
Inc consumption Of caouichouc tIndia-rubber)
mas ProoigIously increased, as shown hy the fact,
uda'' IN loIo' We quantity Of that article exported
from Brazil did not exceed 10000 Mounds whilst
that of 1856 amounted TO 100000 pounds. besides
10000 pairs Of shoes
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sand, &C."
The average price for upland American cotton
for the IA years from 1903 to 1921, was l54d. 10
24d. per pound. That Of Indian or Surats, l3!d.
to 3d.
The average of American for the Ia years end
ing with ls4l was sgd. to sd. That of Indian,
3id. to 6ad.
In lS45 the average Of American cotton was
about Aid. That of Indian from I'D to 3D.. per
pound
The average exports of Indian cotton for the five
years previous to 1925 was 39,567 bales; that OF
1914 was 233,A3S bales that of 1916 only
1885, 10 bales bur it would rise again in lS47.
DIR. Royle states various reasons for the irregu-
larity OF the trade, arising from the variation in in
terna consumption, the export TO China, the fluc-
tuatng demands Of the English market, caused by
the American crop and prices, and the consequent
uncertain profit to the Indian grower. 1t is quite
clear, from this aboriously constructed paper, that
since the cultivation of cotton is sklfuly conduct
by The natives in West and Central India, and
the cotton Of good quality, and moderate in price,
u requires only the investment of capital by those
interested in the cultivation of cotton in India and
me more perfect cleansing it and delivery Of it at
MARKET 70 render 1t very important rival at Liver
poor ana Manchester to the cotton Of the United
states II IS difficult to make a brief summary Of
ths document but the above comprehends its most
particular points.
July ls.-The great extent Of the charitable and
4 benevolent institutions in London have often been
alluded 70 take one proof of this the annual in
come Of the three principal hospitals, Bartholo-
news, Guys, and ST. Thomas's, now exceeds
Ll0O,000.
Justice though tardy, is generally sure. Two
npsoie Instances OF this have lately occurred. One
IS me restoration Of the Earl of Dundonald, former
4 ~ LORD Cochrane, TO all his honors and dgniues
OF winch he was unjustly deprived, through poll
tlcai caoa, about thrty-fve years ago his charac-
ter IS completely cleared Of all participation in the
offences with which he was then charged, and of
which majority Of the people, even al that time,
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Doctor Amnti's italian vegetable Panacea.
Preserydtiye of Health

CERTAIN CURE for dysentery, danhna, bilious and
~ liver complaints, dyspepsia, &c &c-Doctor AWAITS
celebrated Italian vegetable panacea as prepared by Messs
Samuel Carus ~ Co.. is now offered to the public, for the
cure and prevention of the above prevalent diseases Its
success has been enineniy shown many
rial and bilious attacks, evers, cholera mobus, dysenery
dyspepsia disorders of the liver chronic diseases summer
complaints, and others peculiar to children female
plants, NC.
The ingredients composing the above preparation have
been made known and fully examined by, distinguish
ed physician, who has given il his unqualified appreciation
Persons suffering under any mercuria disease fully de-
pend upon being relieved by the of the Many
families who have used it, testify to its mild and safe opera
ton 1t is therefore confidently recommended all who
may be afflicted with any of the complaints above named
The propretor do think it necessary publish here
amy of the numerous certificates which they possess
recommendaory OF the panacea the pamphlet, which
accompanies each boe will he found sufficient render
ample information.
The panacea be had wholesale and retail the pro-
preior llh street, Pennsylvania avenue also
the drug stores of Messrs.--
j. c. Farquhar " Co.. of 18th street and New York
lavcnue.
McClery " Clements of Nth ST. and Penn avenue.
X. ). Patterson, of 9th ST. and Penn. avenue.
M. Delaney, of u st and Penn. avenue.
ID. b. Clarke llth ST. and Maryland avenue Usland)
and oil others in the city, and also OF the principal druggists
in Georgetown and Alexandria.
S. CARUSI ~ co.
Sept. l0-3taW1m
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Circular.
Sept. 3taw1m


To officers of the Unucd States army commanding at 1ri-
ports Me possession Of The United States forces.
WHENEVER duties imposed military contributions
w goods imported at ports and places in Mexico in
military occupation shall remain unpaid during the
period limited by the regulations OF March 81, ISi7 (as
lied by the order OF June IL, lo! and it shall appear
your satisfaction that the said goods could be dis
posed of Mt public auction for their prime cost shown by
The invoice, you authorized suspend such SALE with
the consent OF the parties Interested until favorable
circumstances occur, provided you have TO believe
that after reasonable delay, the goods may be sold for
prime w. L. MARCY,
Secretary of War.
WAR DEPARTMENT, Aug. TO, 1917
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Look for q. ". Phiitps's Cash store.

FRESH CLOTHS, CASSIMERES,tANDV ESTINGS,
WINCH win Il have made to ordsS and in all cases war
pieces Bonjeans black cotli -
do Byley's do
do Simons do
10 do low-priced English black, blue, and fancy
cooTs.
These goods are much superior to anything have
had in
20 pieces plain, ribbed, and doe-skn cassimeres of
Bonean's, Byiey's, and Simoni's make
which cannot be excelled in this or any
other market
Is do new style French plaid cassmeres, some
thing entirely new
20 do fancy cassimeres, some fine and others low
priced
10 do rich black satin for vesting
do Deiniont black silk satin for vestlng
20 do coored silk satin Tor vestng
AS have made arrangements with of the best cut
tiers to make for this purchasers may depend on
their clothes being made in the best manner
Also, have this day received
tentemens silk handkerchefs, lnencambrc do.
Gum suspendcrs lambswool and merino shirts and
drawers
Silk and lawn cravas kid, silk, and buck gloves
Cotton and silk umbrellas
And in fact every article used for gentlemen, of whom
only ask call. 49, ,na
Sep. S-dilu q. w. PHlLLlfS.
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NHARsHAL's SALE

TARsHAL's sALE.-In virtue of two writs of feri IA
lNl cas- issued from the clerks office of the crcn court
of the District of Columbia for the OF Washington,
and to me directed shall expose public sale, for cash,
Tuesday, the 18th day of oeobe, next at the front Of the
door said county, the hour oil IL O'Clock
the following property viz; Lots Nos and (origina in
square No SlS the city Of Washington seized and levied
upon the property of VIM BUST and sold to satisfy u-
dcias No, 10 March tenn, 1885, and No 81 udicals TO
October term 1876 of said court favor of Robert BUST
against said VIM Buist
ALEXANDER HUNTER,
Sept 22-dts Marshal of the Dist of Columbia.
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CIRCULAR


To officers of the United States dI1ay commanding al
Meroan ports Ia Tie possession Of he United States
forces.
NUE President has directed modification of the duty
levied books imported into Mexican ports in the pos
of the forces OF the United States The duty here
will be twenty per cent nd valorem upon books OF all
kinds in lieu of the present duty The modified duty will
be levied upon all books delivered the importers
their agents, after the receipt OF this order.
w. l.. MARCY,
Secretary OF War.
WAR DEPARTMENT, July 81, 1917.
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49, FOR SALE OR RENT, a beautiful and highly
Fa finished residence the heights OF Georgetown
Ill opposite Col. Robinsons The grounds around tne
hand somely with choice shrubbey and
ed to the premises cauiage-house, STABLE anu "
cessaTy outbuildngs. A., ,;,.h
In the yard is pump of good water and near te kcn-
en- hydrant The whole establishment IS a'ranBeo io
comfort well elegance .t.. -.
The terms win be moderate, either TO puuenaseI v.
tenant For further information inquire oil NJ quincy near
the premises,
Sept 2l-2aw3wN
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Notice TO Mariners.

NHE recent survey of the entrance to MOBILE 10y
Lent Com c. L. Patterson, U. s. N, in the
survey shows that the best water in crossing the bar
now to be found by bringing Sand Island lighthouse to
bear N 10 deg. w. Qrue,) N. rs deg w 10y compass)
about ships length the westward of the east end OF
Dauphins island woods, aud running for it. This course
carries 2Dl the bar at low water The bar
deepens gradually the inside and rapidly to iathoms
on the side towards the sea. - -
A. ID. BACHE,
Sept 2S-6td Sup't United States Coast Survey.