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for one year, in Virginia
money, the best security, personal as well "a
on highly improved real estate within ten miles of
Centre srket, will be given. If shortness Of time
&c ar lection with capitalists it may be extended
70 hss gears, with the privilege of paying at six
months notice after the Sd year. Interest PAYABLE
semi annually. at any Bank in Washington, George
town, ~ Alexandria
Emo the Office Of the Evening Star.
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ne H's''"Eory Ca1se.-At her missionary meeting,
h'nnd Chapel, On the I.land, gave thirty per cent.
over last yssS.
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w ANTED-In q small family, a good plain
w Cook, washer and ironer. To one Who can
come we'll recommended the highest wages will be
gwen. coiored person prefarred. Apply at this
oiuce ian 7-St
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ADJUSTMENTS.

DIsLEYss VARIETE.. -
HI MR.. BURKE aud MRS GLADsTANE
kssngaeernsut Of CHARL Is BERRE IL :
THIS EFKNING will be performed the drama of
- ltl RIP VAN WRINKLE
Previous 10 which The laughable farce Of the
Prices of Admission :-0rchestra chairs Is ceptc
dress circle, 80 cents: gentleman accompanied BY
Two ladies, 81; family circle Is cents. - ssars :
Doors open at q z-comraence at ~ o'clock.
NATIONAL THEATRE. -
" STAR COMPANY.
THIS RTENL8c, viii be performed the comedy of
8. z.s7:-.g z.s,.-y.-r ,-, MONEY.
Overture by the Orchestra. 1t go
10 conclude with the favorite comedy Of
ID -1....- l--g PERFECTION
PRICES of Admission Dress circle, parduet and
tniro tier SO cents reserved and orchestra seats IS
cents; family circle and cOlored gallery Is cents.
Doors open at 63L. to commence at o'clock
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Yang Asss Christian 1ySociation-TLe annual
meeting of this Association wis held last evening
at the street Bspti'h Church. hich was very fully
atteaGei. Tire Committee Lectures were empow-
erel to provide lecturers IN place of those WHO Lad
been engaged and were unable to come The renort
In reference to Billie Class read and its col,
Grafton postponed. The election for officers for the
year 1854 was then held, with the following result:
Presiie.it, L. Richaris-Bapti,t Vice Presidents
c. ". sehreiner-Ei isccpalian; Vim. Q Yorce-Ea,.
tiSt William terrain; Samuel II.
Ladimer- -Mcthodi-t Corrcspoh,liug Secretary VIM
Chsuncy acknowledgements: Recording Secrc-
.ary, Rotert 5. Forde-kpiscopalan Treasurer.
Mitchell H. Miller Presby terrain Librarian, William
JEhee-Baptist.
The Association then adjourned to meet on Mon.
day evening Eext, at the smithsonian Institution.
when the annual aidrsss will be delivered by D,ehop
Potter, Of PenEsylIani We understand that tie
subject Of H. discourse will be The Philosophy O:
E1Isiency.
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~ AN OUNCE of fact is worth a pound of theory
and the swarm Of conclusive facts that cluster
that Incompatible preparation. HoofiaiIds German
btters prepared by DIR. c. NJ. Jackson PhiladeIphia.
establishing Its value tonic and restorative are
such as wouid prevent increduty itself from cues
honing its efficacy In all cases Of disease of the
stomaen whether acute or chronic, it may be recon-
mended for its soothing, cordial. and renoystins in;
nuence Dyspepsia, heartburn, loss of appetite, nau
sea, nervous tremors, relaxation and debility. &C.
are relieved by the Bttars in very short space of
ume; and perseverance i'll their never fails to
work thorough cure
For sale by Druggists eyerywhere
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LNOR RENT-In a healthy and pleasant location,
Il two comfortable ROOMS, furnished, either can
be used parlors or bed chambers. Inquire Oh 9Th
street, second door from Louisiana avenue.
ian Aft
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jan Id

By r. n. STRATTON. Auctfonser.
I(f virtue Of q Deed Of Trust fton Louis HSnke
- Trustee to the subscriber. bearing dats the ed
Gay OF September, 1884, and duly recorded in Liber
A g. No 80, foios So, 81, ct seq, one of the Land
neeorns fer Washington County, in the District of
Coiumha, shall sell at public auction on the nreu
ises, on the 10th day of Dseember next at oclork
p m, Lot No. 3, in Square No. a. lying In ths IA
City Of Washington and fronting 81 feet inches an
north street and running back 100 feet to an ~.
ley ~ feet vide which, BY side alleys hiss an outlet
The property is improved by Q neat tvo4t NV
Frsme House, nearly opposite General Tnompson,s
Terms One-f6urth cash; the residue in Q and lo
deed of trust. .''
If the terms are not complied with within DAYS,
the property VII be reeod at the risk and expense
Of the purchAsef.ys
The title l. belieyed TO be indisputable.
, ConyeFancing at the expense Of purchaser.
k-hORAWf0Rn, Trustee.
e. n. STRATTON,
nov %'-la~ts6ds Auctioneer.
The above sale IL unav old a blv p0st.
poned to TUESDAY, January 10th, 1894, at the same
place and hour. l. n STR ARROW
oec Il Auctioneer.
HVhe above sale 10 further post.
poned till TUESDAY, January 3lst at the same time
and place l.. n. STRLTTON
jan 1c-u Auc ioneer.
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Riiey's tdTiGic.--The performances 10 night, will
cOns-t OF the Married Rake and Grip Van
Wtnkle." In the latter piece, which is dramatized
from Washington lrving's celebrated tale, Nr. C,las
Burke vii appear a the hero, Rip Van Wrinkle.
Mr. Burke L., without exception the best personator
Of rhi- cl aracter on The stage.
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REAL ESTATE AGENCY,

tut SdIcB UhU TuTCHWBcBs
4 ROTHWELL, at his Office, in Odd Fellows
n. Hall, It'll street has for sale Building LOTS,
in various locations, many of them very eligible and
desirable Also, several dwelling HOUSES
He will also find purchasers for city property, i'm
proved or unmproved
Persons DESTROYS either of purchasing or selling
Houses or Lots will find it to their advantage to
make application to him jan 6-F&Tu2m*
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CHAWLs, Long q Square
- 500 new Shawls Of all Styles at very low prices
VERIFY, TEBBS YERBY,
Corner of 7th street and Pa. avenue.
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w ANTED-To hire, or purchase, If on easy
" terms, commodious dwelling HOUSE, north
OF Pennsylvania avenue. Address sc G F." oNHce Of
the Evening Star" nov lift
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DOR RENT-Furnished Parlor and Chamber.
l. in the First Ward, with or without board, at
ne corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Goth street.
Other chambers can be had if desired.
sor Terms, which will be moderate apply to the
subscriber, on the premises. DAVID HINES,
ian 1l-eo3t.:
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Nous DE LANE, SILKS, T. MERI-
lxl nos
large assortment Of the above, some just re-
ceived, ut very reduced prices for the cash.
VERIFY, TEBBS YEkBY,
Corner of 7th street and Pa. avenue.
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B1RT HNIGH T BALL
&c.,. EY THE
FRANKLIN FIRE COMPANY,
AT CARUSI'S SALOON

nj CdROSl - OALOON,
MONDAY EVENING, Jan. l6, 1884
rNHE FRANKLIN FIRE COMPANY respectfully
i announce TO their friends and the public gener-
ally that they will give their Sixth Annual Ball at
Carusi's Saloon on MONDAY EVENING, January
l6 1854
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FOR SALE AND RENT.

LfOR RENT-A fine second floor room. suita
l. Die for chamber or other purposes Apply
ut the office of MASTER 4 MOORE
Dentists, Pa. avenue, near 10th street.
jam 1I-3,*
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w, Ironer, and q woman r general housework
ana 70 assist in washing and ironing for family of
four persons, may hear of permanent situation by
applying at this Office.
81 None but women Of good character need ap-
ply, and to such, good wages will be paid monthly
Col"r'd servants preferred.
dec 2l-tf
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DOR RE T-Wil be to let on the LIST of CD
L. ruary next, two story brick HOUSE. with a
well finished basement. and one story and a ha'f
back building, situated on the corner of Vermont sv-
and !. streets north. Inquire of JNO. P. HILTON.
Agent, office on 18th street west, between L and Nj
streets north. jan 6-F&Tu3w*
- FOR RnNT-A large and commodious dwell
.:!s ling HOUSE and Stores. LIST door east of l5th
xSaza street and Pa avenue, north side. There are
two stores on the premises one Of which is now oc
cupicd and paying handsome rent and which will
be included in the arrangement for the whole prem
ises. Being in the neighborhood of several hotels
and the Departments, they offer very fine stand
for business, &C. Apply to
HENRY NJ NOUHSE
Attorney and Agent, cor 18th and sts.
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nor RENT-The upper part Of the House, on
IL Bridge street, occupied by Arny's CONNECTION,
AIRY, containing rooms. Rent moderate. Immedi-
ate possession given. Enquire at the Store.
Georgetown, December Is, 1853.
dec yS-eo3t
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~ 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 NOAH WALKERS MAR
Bile HALLCLOTHINGE EMPORIUM, Browns buld
ing wnere they can be suited With every variety and
style Of clothing. Their beautiful and we'll seected
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
taimas, paletats and sack overooats 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, cryats
handkerchiefs, suspenders, gloves, undershrts. &c
All OF which they will sell lower than any other
house In this or 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 VIVA
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FIRE! FIRE =!

LIRE WOOD-A new yard just opened on the
Il corner Of 14th and streets, at the Canal
Bridge. Persons wishing to exchange cash for wood
wholesale retail will find very superior quality
on the very best cash terms. Please call and exam
inc before purchasing elsewhere.
jan 3-eo2w d. W. HEATH.
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c. FOR RENT-A large two-story frame House,
FL situated at the corner Of AZ and st, Island.
The house contains rooms. Possession given i'm
medistely. Apply at this Office.
dec IS-eo2w
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ihe Gardiner Case.-During yesterday and to-
dsy some new evidence has been brought forward of
the utmost fmpor1nse. The witness il Major
Mofdeeai. who, since the last trial had been sent
out BY the Administration as the head of commits
mon, me other members Of which were Dr.. Cooper,
OF the Army, Mr.. Hanson, Of the Navy, and Mr..
Bowes They were seat out to ascertain the fact of
the mines located and described by Abbott and slo-
cum, the two witnesses produced by Gardiner at the
last trial, who tesiifed that Gardiner showed them
these mines and said that they were his I, win be
collected that Gardiser's mines were located at
San Luis de Potosi, in the District of I.arunill,s
that is TO say, the mines for which he recovered the
money. Major Mordecai, with his party, followed
the footsteps Of Abbott and Sloeum, according TO
their description of their route, laid down in their
testimony, and according to a map of the route
which they produced at the time. They visited the
same mines, which were also described by thenl
and located on their map Major Mordecai testified
that these mines are the old mines Of Jalpan in the
District OF the same name in the State of Quereta
70, and are on an air line, the nearest of them. "a
niles south Of the village of Lagurllas and 8 miles
south of the southern boundary line of the State of
San Luis de Poteei. Major Mordecai,s deeeripton
OF them is quite different from that presented BY
GARDENERS papers before the Board of Commission
ers He could find no vestises of buildings, steam
engines, machinery, water wheel, and water races,
or any OF the other extensive aud solid masonry,
buildings for which Gardiner allowed 20 large
SUN OF money. 1t will be recollected that the title
decd presented by Gardiner to the Commissioners.
Which Is the Of the missing papers, purpoed to be
taken from the records of the Projects Office in the
town OF Rio Verde. State OF San Luis. The Gov
eminent aliesc, and have offered test ony to show
that this paper was forgery, and never was rec
ord Of thai office. Gardiner also produced at the
last trial another mining title, not quite different. as
thc government allege, said to be a record in the
Office OF the Aicalde, in the town of LapuniI,as
STATE OF San Luis. This latter is the one which
WAS located by his Witnesses and by Major Nordecai
Hence 1t appears the title to the mine was granted
by me authorities Of the town in the State of ST.
Louis while the mine is found in the interior of an
other State. Major Mordecia's testimony directly
"ontradiciS i'll many and very essential points. es
peciay as tn tie distance, the testimony of Abbo,
aud Slocum. The Majors observations were con
Quoted by means Of the best instruments adapted to
such an exploration, which he carried with him from
Washington.
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This viii also be grand fete. Your Washington or
District ladies and gentlemen, usually form a con
slaefsoie portion Of this assembly. ID 10 10 b pro-
ouced IN style OF superior aaagni6cence.
me anniversary Of the bdttie of New Orleans WA
nGnahzea yesterday, or last night, by numerous
mhitary and other balls, entertainments, &C., all of
winch Were wei attended, proving highly agreeable
Inc improvements going on in our city at present.
torcibly strike the OhservefI would merely notice
~ fhis time the row comprising SIX superb dwell
hugs, nearly completed, erected during the past
summer, IN Mount Vernon Place, near Washington
nienument, BY our worthy and enteFprising citizen
captain France. They are among our finest build
ings capt. r. was once a citizen of Washington,
Fortune deservediy smiled upon him, and he is now
numbered among our richest men. Such are EN-
phaucaily useful citizens. They leave the impress
OF their industry and enterprise in tangible monu.
msnts which beautify and give character to the
place. Would that we had thousands like him,
Inc scarcity and high price of fuel has become
matter OF serious complaint and inconvenience es
pecally 10 the poor Indeed, all the necessares of
ire nave gone up to an unusually high and onerous
prices. Wages or the reward for labor, has not ad
vanced proportionably, and the consequence il.
tnose IN moderate circumstances find il hard to
make both ends meet
The Charles street theatre continues to be the
place OF fashionable resort. 1t is crowded nightly
Miss keene appears to have made decided hit
one is certainly superb actress-and no mistake
--7 RoDERICK,
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DARAMETTA CT OTHS AND EN-
Rltsh MerfnOs-
200 pieces very cheap.
VERIFY, TEBBs YERBY,
Corner Of It'll street and Pa avenue.
dec l9-tf
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TIE UIashis.ton City Orphan .2,y'uDr held their
annual meeting Yesterday, at Trinity Church, when
the report of the soceiy's operations during the
pssi year read tp the assembled coruIr,ny. II
appears from this report that the finances of the
asylum have been expended most judiciaCsiy, but
owing to the advanced prices IN every article o.,
subsistence. and the increased nuIAber of children
brought under their care the collections have been
insufficient to meet all the demands, and small
debt has been incurred. IL is hoped and believed.
hOueyes. that, at 4 subsequent meeting, generous
public will relieve them Of this embarrassment.
The Rev. Drs Butter and French ofiiciated OIL The
occasion, Lut the most interesting part of the pro
eeedings was the presence Of the clinrcn the ob
jec,s Of the beHoyOlencc of the institution. Ties
latter, amounting altogether, boys and grls TO fifty
in number, were present at the meeting. all ncat,
alfred, and sang several bymus suited u the occa
sion, with which the company evidently mucl,
delighted. The institution is well deserving Of III.
charity of the beuevoeuS, and we have no doubt
whenever the p.fNic meeting is held, there VIII BIZ
sufficient contributed TO rcve the society from it,
temporary embarrassment Ri, dot gui cito dr.
the Latin proverb, meaning, ''IIe givctr twice no
siveih quickly
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Loring Co"rte-Two sisters appeared before JUS
tce Dom this morning, one accusing the other with
stealing her clothing The Justice did all he could to
persuade tue parties TO compromise the affair and let
Law alone The case was not finished when we left
The Office.
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ITsa ErcaTsion.-On Monday, the Presidents
Mounted Guard went out on target excursion, with
the following result A Bible for the Officers, won
by Lieut.. Clark Mills. Prizes awarded to the best
hve shots, one round each: Revolving pistol to j.
r. Hall; Ladies' Toilet box, j. Boiayer; Hat, to j.
Evans; box OF cigars, to J. Murphy; pen knife, u
vi. Lusky Second class prizes, awarded to the
best 1--WE shots Gold pencil and pen, to J. o. Whit
ney; silver cup TO J. s. Finch; box of cigars to p.
May; pen knife, TO J. WilIitt scarf, to A. Bolayer.
Third class prizes, awarded to the hes, five shots
Silver cup, 10 G. Wise; gold ring to J. King; pound
cake, to G. seitz: scarf to F. Moran; book, Sc, to
J. Hughes.
AT the termination, Capt Peck, i'll presenting the
first prize, made the following address:
Lieutenant Mills: In presenting you this book
the Bible, which contains the word of GOd-it is re-
quested by the donor, the Rev. Mr.. Sampson, that
the winner shall read it daily. You will therein
find consolation in the darkest hours of adversely
and when your earthly career shall be about to ter
minate You will there receive passport from this
life To that Of Immortality, TO inherit that abode
which the word Of God guarantees all that prove
faithful, which trust may be your lot.
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TfOR RENT-A two-story brick HOUSE, rent is
l. $500, containing q good store room, and dwell
ling for small family, situated on Pennsylvania av-
enue, opposite Wizards Hotel, it is good business
stand Apply to s. W. h. Handy, next door to the
premises, or to K. G. HANDY, Agent.
dor !G-ff
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DAILY EVENING STAR.
CITY ITEMS.

.srnirsTsqry Of the NJ. z. TfGcf SoeieAy-The
Methodist Episcspalion Tract Society of this city,
held their FIRST anniversary meeting, on Sunday
evening last, al the Foundry Chapel, which was
xsry largely attended. 10 addition TO the members
9th society," there were likewise present delegates
from the sister cities Of Alexandria and Georgetown
as well as from New York, Philadelphia, and Balti
more. II appears from the report of the paren,
.oeety, which read by the Rev. Abel Stevens
that ABORT one hundred colporteurs are empIoyed
who are cow in active service. Their catalogue of
tracts contains sixty SIX varieties Six million eight
hundred and ninety one pages Of tracts have during
the sx months time that the coporteurs have been
employed, been distributed and sixty six conversions
have come {, the knowledge of the society.
The Ron. Judge Mclean, Of the Supreme Court,
acted As Chairman. anu the religious services were
conducted By the Rev. Mr.. Rowland, Of New York
The Rev. DR.. Durbi. delivered powerful address,
90 behalf the society, and showed the benefits thai
resulted FROM its efforts. Adding to the extent of the
tr.ct cause. the preacher quoted from letter writ
ten by the venerable Rev George Rosze to the Rev
lanes B. Finley, from the Baltimore Conference in
the West, in which the writer enclopes $500, and
expresses his conviction that he shall live to see the
aay when the Baltimore Conference will contribute
to the missionary fund one thousand dollars Little
did he think at that period, (sad Mr.. Durbn,) that
his body scarcely in the grave, the Baltimore Con
ference would send up trcenty four hundred dollars
Tine Rev. Abel Stevens, Bf. Peek and others, like
wise addressed the meeting, and at the termination
Of the proceedings, the sum OF $3.50 was raised in
contnbutioy from those present. q
Hon JudA1A 81 can DR. Stevens Roy Mr. f.bero
with, Rev. Dr. Peek, William j. SibIey, and Tboaas
Potter the cheriSter of the church. constituted
lie members Of the Parent Society.
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FURNISHED ROOMS-With or without board,
II toilet, on Indiana avenue, three doors from ID
street, in pleasant and agreeable location, within
five miIvtes walk of the Capitol near Pennsy lvauia
avenue, and a short distance from the Railroad De.
pot. Terms moderate. Apply on the premises.
doc Off
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Faiaful -icctdent.-Last night, Captain Davis, of
the Marine Corps, was thrown from buggy in which
he was riding, and fell upon dray that was in the
street. His head struck pin in the dray with such
frrc to break the skull and cause the brain to
p:otrude. He remained all night in the store of Mr..
Grips, and this morning removed to the Infrm-
AIRY. He is not expected to recover.
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Tie Northern Liberties Fire Companu are making
arrangements for a grand ball, to come off at an
early day.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Thomas was sent 10 jail by
Justice Clark, on the charge Of stealing goods from
Emma Dnpree. Julius Garch, was committed by
Justice Goddard, for stealing copper and other arti-
clcs from Schneider's foundry.
.8asauh and Bcitery.-E. f. Brown, was arrested
this morning and taken before Justice Dom, charged
with an assault and battery on d. Hickey He was
held 10 bail for Court.
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DIR. RALEIGH II. BROWNE,

pRACESi BRACES-For ladies and gentlemen
- OF new style, ae BIRGES,
go r. Wu09dS H0tsl
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Jan Cd