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AUCTION SALES.

BY K. N. STRATTON, Auctioneer.
DY virtue Of a Deed Of Trust from Louis Hepke
ID Trustee to the subscriber bearing date the Sd
day of September, 1851, aud duly recorded in Iber
j. A. s. No so, folios Sc 81, ct seq one of the Land
Records for Washington County, in the District OF
Columbia, shall sell ut public auction on the prem
Uses, the 10th day of December next, at eclocl
D. m, Lot No 3, in Square No. a. lying in the s.;
City of Washington, and fronting IS feet inches on
north NJ street. and running hack 100 fee, 10 an Al
ley, % feet wide, which, by side alleys has an oytle,
on Path and 2sth streets
The property is improved by a neat two-stor,
Frame House, nearly opposite General Tnompsoni
Terms: One-fourth CASH the residue in 6 and l.
months, for notes bearing interest and secured BY
deed of trust.
If the terms are not complied with within days
the property will be resod at the risk and expens
Of the purchaser.
The title is believed to be indisputable.
Conveyarcing at the expense Of purchaser
X X. CRAWFORD, Trustee
N. sTRATrON,
nov IS-iswtsdos Auctioneer.
The above sale 10 unav old q bly, post.
poned to TUESDAY, January 10th, 1854, at the same
place and hour L N STRATUM.
dec q Auctionecr
A1The above sale IL further post.
poned till TUESDAY, January 3lst, the same time
and place. Is n STRATTON.
Jan ltd Auc ioneer.
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- CONSUMPTION AND SPLITTING BLooD-See the
certificate Of Mr.. Turner III. Ramsey, for many years
proprietor of the Farmers Hotel, Frederick sDprg,
Va, AMI late Of ths City Hotel, Richmond, Va.
DR.. John Mnge, of the City of Richmond, thong Ii
regular physician, and of course opposed to what
he called quack medicines, obliged to say that
its good effects in the case of Mr. Ramsey were won
derful indeed.
He had bpsn given up by several physicians; had
tried most Of the quack medicines, and was on the
verge Of despair as we'll as the grave, when he tried
Carter's Spanish Mixture.
We refer the public to his full and lengthy Ger.
tifcate around the bottle, stating his cure.
f.tSee advertisements
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q There is no better time than the present to
purchase your supplies of Fall and Winter clothing
To those in want Of superior or lowpriced apparel
we would urge the prudence of visiting the popular
establishment known as NOAH WALKERS MAR.
BILE II ALL CLOTHING EMPORIUM, Browns build
ing where they can be suited with every variety and
style of clothing. Their beautiful and well selected
stock consists in part of fine black and fancy coored
cloth rock, sack and dress coats; superior plain and
fancy cashmere business frocks and sacks; rich
talmas, paetats and sack overcoats; with the best
selection of fine black doeskin and fancy cashmere
pants, cut velvet silks, satin, cashmere and plush
vests Also, shirts, collars, drawers, socks cravats
handkerchiefs, suspcnders, gloves, undershirts, C.
All Of which they will sell lower than any other
house in this CT any other city We would also call
the attention of ladies to their complete assortment
of Boys Clothing. large supply of servants wear
always on hand.
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WASHINGTON
STEAM CRACKER RAKEPV

CMeef, det'cesn Foardnta-haJ and 9Th sirsets
lie subscriber having enlarged and reft,ed bis
i establishment vi IA the most improved ms
chinery, driven by steam il now prepared to supply
any demand with which he may be favored.
The facilities with which he is provided, enables
nlnl 10 manufacture Crackers which will compare in
quality and price witt any in the mq rket
No ex"rtion will l.. spared to give abstraction;
orders promptly filled and delivered free of expeuse
Country merchants md others sending orders by
man. can nave their goods delivered at the Railroad
Depot, the Canal in Georgetown or any Of tn, Steam
boat landings
On hand and roa.iy for delivery, a full stpply Of
yrcSh Soda butter, Water, and Sugar Crackers-
Wine Biscuit, Lemon and other pic MICS
jan l4-eo3w. THOS. H. IAVENNER
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The Erie Difficulties.

HARRISBURG, Jan. 20.-In the Senate
to-day the bill annulling the charter Of
the Franklin Canal Company was amend.
ed and passed unanimously. 1t makes it
makes it unlawful for any railroad or
other company to take possession of the
said road, or construct any other along
the direction Of the road from Erie to tn,
Ohio State line, without the authority of
some future act of the Legislature, AMI
revOkes and repeats any authority here
tofore conferred upon any corporation,
directly or by implication, for that pur.
pose.
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Baltimore Correspondence.
BALTIMORE January 90

BALTIMORE, January ~, 1884.
The Junior Assembly is now being held at
the New Assembly Rooms. 1t is composed of
the young and rising generation-Leaua from
fifteen up to twenty-five, and bellies in their
teens from the Joyous, playful school miss to
the young woman fully matured. 1t is, how
ever, n Junior Assembly and matronized, as
well as patronized, by those who have passed
the Rubicon Of loves Hymenial tide. more
charming overpowering, enrapturing, and
hcad-smashing galaxy of female loveliness,
innocence, freshness and beauty, has, perhaps,
never before assembled In Baltimore. Nearly
all our young damsels, blushing with rose-tint
and lily upon their velvet cheeks-I mean
those of the first circle-are there, Pleasure
seems to sparkle from every eye, love nestles
in each bosom and young hearts beat in unison
with the melting melody of perennial affec-
ton. 1t is emphatically a scene calculated to
charm and oaptiyate every beholder. Most of
the young gentlemen are in the laws eve
according to Blackstone, iufunts not having
reached their majority OF years. Notwith-
standing this, well cultivated mustachois.
somewhat downy and little dyed, are liber-
ally supported Whiskers too, and goatees
fairly nurtured, decorate faces, indebted to art
for that which nature has withheld from infan-
tile prerogatives, The pale student of colleges
and frisky school boys with more venerable
personages, all mngle together. The room or
hall is superbly ornamented, brilliantly illu
minated, which, together with the bright face.
and Sparkling eyes, makes it one of the most
attractive displays that has been witnessed in
Baltimore for many years. Quite a number Of
your Washington, Georgetown and Alexandria
young ladies and gentlemen are present, who
gain deserved praise and admiration for their
beauty. grace and other accomplishments. The
entertainments will be kept up doubtless to u
late, or rather an early hour, l have not time
tonight to particularize. There are several of
the bright particular stars, to whom may re-
fer in subsequent letter. The costumes are
msgpi6csptly rich and beautiful.
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Bedini Excitemsnt-The Nebraska Bill

New YORK, Jan. 20,-Monsieur Bedini
arrived here last evening, and will leave
IN the steamer Tomorrow. The Know
Nothlngs" are making preparations to
accompany him TO the boat with an
effigy, banners, &c.
Monsieur Bedini is still in Washing
ton, where he is treated respectfully and
with kind attention.
A document is in circulation calling a
meeting of citizens next week, against
the repeal of the Missouri Compromise
and Mr.. Douglass bill for the organiza-
ton OF Nebraska. 1t is signed by many
of our most prominent citizens.
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Baltimore Market.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 81, II M.-Flour-
Howard Street held at S7.s1, to 1884.
City Mills at $1.Sl. to $751;. Wheat
white at Sl.SS to Sl.90; red at l.S2
to $l.s3-3000 bushels sold. Corn
white held at % to IS cents; yellow at
50 cts. Oats held at 10 cents per bushel.
Rye at 95 to $l.04 cts. No change i,
other articles.
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MISS AmoDg the HackmeR. Last evening.
Patrick Keenan, made complaint to Captain
Birch, that VIM. Mullen had beat him. Null
len was arrested and taken before the magis-
trate, when it was discovered that both had
violated the law Mullen gave bail for peace
and Keenan, paid fine and costs for profanity
III the street
Careless Drtrsr.-John Phillips, a colorcd
hack-man, became somewhat intoxicated last
night. and drove his employer horses and coach
into the Capitol branch. He broke the coach,
and made use of some very profane and indie
decent language. for which he was arrested. and
being uns BILE to pay the fine and give security.
was committed to the workhouse
Another Rescue. - Yesterday morning q
young woman named Ellen Duncan. was taken
by the Guards to the Eastern Lock up, and
after while resuscitated, for she was nearly
drowned. Ladies and gentlemen who wrestle
with g old Ned should keep away from the
Tiber.
National THsatre.-The entertainments to-
night at the National Theatre, will be The
Willow Copse," and the farce entitled, Grim
shaw, Bag haw, and Bradshaw"
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A little incident has just been related to me
by telegraph operator, which is worthy of
note Some months ago rather an exquisitely
dressed young sharper with all the extensive
appearance of a gentleman. presented himself
at the telegraph Office with the following dis
patch directed to his supposed friend in Rich
mond
Mr.. Thomas Simpkins,
Richmond Virginia
Floating on zephyr-happy as a clam "
This was handed to the operator. who stated
the amount required to pay for its transmission
The individual. whose joyous spirit foated anon
a 1ephyr. forked over ten dollar note, paid
the tolls. and got about nine dollars and sixty
cents, good bankable money, in change He
vas ..oPh. not only like a zephyr but with
the first breeze; and las the wind bloweth
where it listeth, and whence it cometh. or
whittier it gOeth, no man knoweth''-so was it
with this parsonage of the ''zephyr' despatch
A careful examination of the note left behind.
proved it to be a counterfeit of less value even
than gentle zephyr would have been to the
discomftted telegraphist on a sultry August
day.
A meeting of our merchants was held at the
Merchants Exchange to-day, for the purpose
OF manif .sting their appreciation of the gallant
services of those who aided in rescuing the pas
sengers of the steamer San Francisco Quite a
handsome sum was subscribed, which will be
augmented in a few days. The list is now open
for names.
L observe that your Star is much sought
after in Baltimore 1t comes very arpro pos
bringing the very latest Washington news to
the tea-table, in spicy, entertaining form Our
merchants, too, are beginning to appreciate the
value of using your advertising columns to ge,
their business interests before the citizens of
Washington and the District
The Last Days of Pompeii, play of striking
interest, is being pe,f rmed at the Museum
with great success.
The Charles street Theatre is a deseryedly
favorite resort. Miss Keene continues to keen
up the interest of her establishment with re-
markable tact
The Circus is now at Front street, doing a
very large business 1t Isl superior company
Some OF the tetes are astonishing
RODERICK
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TEI.EGRAPHTC.
By HOUSES PRINTING TKLRCRAPH.
EXPRESSLY FOR THE EVENING star
Later from BIO.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 2l.-The ship VIM.
II. DeCourSey, Wright, commander. ar.
rived here this morning, bringing Rio
dates TO the 10th of December, being
Jour days later than previously received.
The ship had experienced severe storms.
Business was dull in Rio. Merchants
were waiting receipt of letters per the
English steamer just arrived there.
Coffee was dull at 10 cents per pound.
Flour at % milreas, other things quiet.
Political affairs were quiet, and the
news in the political world unimportant.
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- An OUNCE of fact is worth paund OF theory
and the swarm OF conclusive facts that cluster around
that incompatible preparation, Hollands German
Btters, prepared by DR.. c. NJ. Jackson PHILADELPHIA
establishing its value tonic and restorative are
such as would prevent incredulity itself firm ques
tonins its efficacy. In all cases OK disease Of the
stomach whether acute or chronic, it may be recon-
mended for its soothing, cordial snd renovating in
huence Dyspepsia, heartburn, loss of appetite nau-
sea, nervous tremors, relaxation and debility &c
are relieved by the Bittsrs in very short space OF
time; and perseverance In their use never fails to
work thorough cure.
For sale by Druggists eyerywhare
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Arrival of the Crescent CITY

NEW YORK, Jan. 2l.-The steamer
Crescent City. which left New Orleans ON
the llth inst, and Havana on the 18th,
arrived here this morning, bringing 52
passengers, and a cargo Of molasses and
tobacco.
On the 10th saw ship ashore at
Camysfoot Reef.
There were but few vessels at Havana.
Business dull.
Political news unimportant. The
health of the island was good.
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Go Why HAVE We TWO EYES THAT was the
question which Mr.. WHsArsroNE entrapped nature
into answering, in the theory of vision In
June, 1888, Prof WHEATsToNE detailed the true
theory OF binocu!ar vision, together with a descrip-
ton an diagram of his illustrative apparatus which
he FIRST called the STEREOscopE. (after two Greek
words, meaning Solids, see,) for which, in Is4O,
he was awarded the Royal Medal Its practical
utility has been overlooked, until very recently it
has been applied to Dlguerreotypes. WfIITEHURST
has introduced some valuable improvements in the
ANGLES and also in the coorIng by which they super
sede any thing We have yet seen in Photography We
advise all who have not seen them to cali at his
lery, over the store of Duval Bro, near four-and
a-half street
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FOR SALE,
CABINET FURNITURE

A nne an assortment ss can be found in the Dis
"a uact consisting Of rosewood, walnut, mshoe-
an. &c, all Of which is and of the latest pat
having been selected with great care from the
oea manufac Dries In Boston, New York, and Pfla-
deiphia, and will be sold at prices that cannot fail to
suit the most economical, and that can't be beat
Also, lett q few more Of those celebrated
: leu -a SPRING BEDS, ..
which for comfort, durability, and economy, defy
IRON BkDSTEADS. F.t
We have on hand and are receiving a 6rst rateas
sortment of the various styles of New York and Bos
ton manufacture, which we will sell at the very low
est cash prices. g ? tgs h ~ -. -
Also, Iron Hattrees, Umbrells Stands, Gilt Braek.
cts, Looking Glass Plates, &c. 80
III = v5iziza - WIGHT 4 Crosby, .s7f
La avenue, few doors east Of Ith street..
3aaf-1W 4 'lIFeEd as - -egsss t7'gEII
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REING in bad health and unable to attend per
~ sonaiiy to attend to my busint IS, should be
glad to dispose Of my entire stock Of Shoes AMI II
should suit the purchaser at the same time to r-nt
tue store room which now ocenpy, which is pref
" location, being on 9Th street. between II a, l.
yenience. 0oA
have also in the same building, = small store
room, which l wall rent ON reasonable terms to
those desirous Of engaging in business This is a
and fashionable. ~
shall want $3.50 90 cash, aud the balance secured
on reasonable instruments j G HARRIS
jan 2l-lt+
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SCARPA'S
COMPOUND ACOUSTIC OFT,

NoK the cure If Deafness, Pains, and discharge Of
greeabe noises liking the buzZing of insects falling
OF ater whizzing Of steam, &c, which are symntom
OF approachiS deafness, and also generally attend
ant with the disease. Many persons who have been
deal for ten, fifteen, and twenty years, and were
Obliged to ue year trum ets have, after using two
or three bottles thrown aside their trumpets being
made perfectly well. Physicians and Surgeons high
ly recommend its USE
This ss'dicine has cured more persons, and is now
used more extensively than any other medicines
oSmbisFi f,r the cure Of Diseases of the Ear! The
certincse are numerous, and of the highest author
ity.
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Meeting Against Repeal Compromise.

NEW YORK, Jan. PA document Isl
in circulation calling a meeting of the,
citizens, next week, who are against the.
repeal of the Missouri Compromise. rs it
is expected will be proposed in Congress,
in order to legislate slavery into the Ter
ritory of Nebraska. The call is already
ssgned by some Of the best names of the
city, andis fast filling up.
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New York Market. &c

New YORK, Jan. 2l.-The market to.
day is quiet. Dealers waiting the arrival
OF the Niagara, not yet in. Prices of
Hour grain and cotton as yesterday.
Sales small.
1t is now believed that the brig Mary
Jane, from Dublin for New York ba 3
been totally wrecked and one hundre 4
and forty lives lost.
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GAS FIXTURES.

TNHE subscribar takes pleasure In appounei,o n
i the public that bis stock Of GAS FIXTIRcS
some Of tn. best and latest patterns has
the lowest rates. Persons in want Of Gas E;stn,..
s sii neass call and examine-they win no doubt
h, JHwe. ing and public buildings fitted with gastu-
dec lS-H @"S"<sVN'
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ut FOR RENT-A large and commodious dwell.
iii ling HOUSE and Stores. lst door east of 18Th
Aasx street and Pa. avenue, north side. There are
Two stores on the premises, of which is now oc.
cupied ana paying handsome rent, aud which will
be included in the arrangement for the whole nrsn,
Uses. Beng in the neighborhocd of several hotels
and the Departments they offer q very fine stand
for business, &c. Apply to
HENRY NJ. MOUSSE
Attorney and Agent, cor. 18th and sta.
ian 5-eoIW ''
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NTORIES FROM HISTORIAN Agnes
~ Strickland.
Strickland.
Stories from Jewish History, adapted for young
per7ons -
Guide to English Composition, by the Rev. Dr.
Brewer
The Book Of One Hundred Beverages, by William
Bernhard.
The Word eternal" and Punishment of the wick.
ed, by Frederick Denson Maurice
jBn lift FRAECK TAYLOR
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RoAHD-Several gentlemen can be acoommo-
- da'ed with comfortable rooms and good board
in quiet private family residing on the corner of
anu ioth street east near Marine Barracks and Ma
Wy fard.-Terms reasonable.
~ line Of omnibusscs pass to and from the
Capitol, within square of the house, every fifteen
minutes during the day
Apply personally to the subscriber on the prsmi.
ses. z. HAIGHT.
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Interruption Of Travel

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 20.-No train left
here tonight for Baltimore, and the mails
were dispatched via York. The ice i'm
the Susquehanna is now passing off rapid
ly, and regular travel OH the Railroad
will lie resumed tomorrow.
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Junior Assembly.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 2l.-The Junior As.
sembIy Of Baltimore. last night, was mag
niticent. The beauty and fashion of the
city were present, displaying much ele-
gance and gorgeousness in dress and or
namentS.
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THEATRE
CARUSI'S SALOON.

CARUSI'S SALOON.
T'HE great Niagara series of the Frankeusteir'
l will open for exhibition on MONDAY January
I'D, and continue each night in the week
This is the great work known az
FRANKENSTEIN'S NIAGARA
which is becoming SO justly celebrated throughout
the land. The entire NIAGARA region il represented
Falls, Rapids, Whirlpool, the beautiful Mirror Wa
ter that exists miracle like in the very midst of the
maddened waters Of the Niagara; the Falls and the
Rapids by moonlight.
The Niagara in the season of winter is beautiful
feature of this remarkable work.
This is the greatest panoramic Painting in exis
senee' jan lS-10l*
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Papier Mache Architectural Deco.

Papier Mache Architectural Deco.
ralfOns.
WE attention of Architects, Builders, and others
i Is invited to this new material, which il now
SO extensively Used at the North for house and
church decoration. For beauty Of finish and dura
bility it Is equal to carved wood and is much chea
er and in every way superior To plaster. We are
prepared to FL orders upon the short st notice at the
mandatory prices. ADAMS 4 HASKlNS,
Agents for Boston rapier Mache Co.,
Pa. avenue, n. side, between 10th and llth ct.
ian ll-eotf =
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IS All Nocalists and Speakers, who desire clear
strong and sweet voices, should make freauent use
of Bliss' Compound Cod Liver Oil Csudy This
agreeable remedial agent strengthens the organs Of
the throat and lungs and frees the air cells from all
distractions; thus giving the voice its free and at
ural scope and compass.
Don't fail to give it trial if you would excel as
vocalist or an orator.
This Candy needs but fair trial to convince the
most skeptical of its superior excellence
q. d. GILMAN, Druggist, is the only appointed
Agent.
P. s.-As a remedy for whooping cough, and the
dry, barking cough to which oroupy children are
subject, it has no equal.
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Georgia Legislature.

CHARLESTON, Jan. l9.-The Georgia
Legislature has ballotGd five times for q.
;. Senator, without success. The last
ballot stood: Dawson, whig and union,
90; McAllister, dem, 90; Mcdonald.
). r., "a: The election was then post
poned till Monday.
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Liquor Law in Rhode Island.

PROVIDENCE, Jan. 20.-The bill to re-
peal the Liquor Law and substitute the
license system with no liquor TO be drunk
on the premises, was laid on the table i'm
the Senate this morning, by vote of IL
to I.
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metropolitan Daguerrean Gallery.

(F5rmeyty IHOmpsOn's)
vINHE proprietors having purchased the above es-
Il tablishment would invite the attention OF the
citizens Of Washington ana vicinity to specimens of
their Photographic skill which have excited the ad-
miration Of all who have seen Them, ard which are
admitted by artists to be unsurpassed If equailed by
anything heretofore at aimed in the art
Miniatures made in emery style equally as well in
cloudy fair weather.
Especial attention is solicited to our new st,le of
colored photographs. ADAMS 4 DUNsIiEy
ian l3-tf .- ~
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ALSO, -
Doctor Jacks0n's Pile and Tetter
Nm

This I,ay be considered specific, and is warrant.
ed to cu.e 1t not only Immediately alays pain and
inflammation, stops all bleeding, s.bdues that intol-
cradle itching but effectualy cures In very short
time pei sons whose lives have been rendered miser
able Tor years. Its application produces no pain.
but rather an agreeable and pleasant sensation.
Gall or send for list Of cures and you will be as.
tonished y.
For sale in Washington by z. D. GILMAN, Drug
gst inventor and proprietor Of Gilman's Hair Dive.
and IN Baltimore, by Seth 8. Hance, No. 10S Baiti.
MORT etleoe. -a jan Ism
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nor SALE-A FARM, in Fairfax county. Va IL
miles from Alexandria, laying on the TX road.
between Fairfax Court house and Occoouan Mills
about ) miles from Berks Station, on tie Railroad
1t contains about % acres, good stream of water
runs through it, between three and four hundred
fruit trees, dwelling and out houses, and we'll tim.
bered. For afoimation apply to
,o WM. WASHINGTON,
oee 70 Capitol Hill.