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70 the secret obligations off married life xshout
reading the POCKET ESCULAFICS. Let no one
suffering from . haeknied copsh, Psin in tbs sids
restless nights nervous feelings, and the shole train
s;cian, be smother moment, without consulting TIE
IaSOULAPIUS. Have the married, OF those about
TO be married any impeachment, read this truly use.
fu book, 1t has been the means of esying thorf.
suds Of ortuDate creatures rom the very iSws II
death.
7rAny person sending TWENTY-FIVE CENTs
enclosed Ia . letter, Will re..ivc one copy OF thit
work by mall, ss copies viii be scnifor Onc Dol
tsy. .-#
Address, (post Fsid) DR. WIZ. YOUNG,
Nc. les Spruce street. Philadelpb,s.
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GHIRrS MADE TO ORpBR--STEVsNS ~ ~ns
y Hotsl, ia prepared "a make Shirts TO n s-nre'
and warrants them in all cases TO 1T
Gents troubled With bad fttipS Shirts IAN oe
suited at STEYEHS'S sslesroop.
H. BROWN Hote.
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FOR POOR AND LABORING MEN.

- MALL BUILDING LOIS of 10 feet or more, in
- vsrious parts Of The City, and Georgetown, ii
ew prices, and terms to suit. LLOYD & 90.
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DOCTOR YOURSELF.
TIE POCKET KSOULAPIUS:
OR, EVERY ONI HIS OWN PHYSICIAN.

The Fiftteth Edition, with
0ae hundred Eugravings
showing Diseases and NAL
formations Of the Human
System in every shape sud
form. To which is added Q
Treatisc on the Diseases Of
Fensles, being of the high
est Importance to married
peopls, or those contem.
plating marriage. By
WIN. YOUNG, N. d.
Let NO father he .anaIned
10 present . copy Of The
ESCULkPIUS to bis child
II NAV ssre him frsY. an
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CARD MUSICAL.

N9E PUBLIC are respectfully informed that We
Esye this day opened our ner and splendid ID
sic dspot, with q large add;ti, nal stock 81 MUSE,
musical instruments and mu csl merchandise Ia
general. A call Is respectfully solicited r,
HILBUs b HlTZ.
avenue Eleventh "a n Streets dec IL
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F. H. DAVIDGE,
Attorney and CaxNsailOr.atsLss -.
AND
- MISSIONER OF DEEDS
FOR THE STATES or
Virgins Nev York Mains
Kentucky, New Jersey Illinois
Louisiana, Mississippi Connecticut
Massachusetts Maryland psnnsylvsnis
Florida ] snnessee Alabama
Iowa Georgia Oalifornin
Arksnsos s. Carolina 10, &c
Conveyancing IN all its branches promptly an
accurately executed.
Office, Louisiana avenue, opp. Fifth street.
oct l6-dly
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BOYS CLOTHING OF ALL QUALITIES.

I'VE hsve just received an i'm rense assortment
" of Youths', Bays aud Chiliren's Clothing of
new aud fashionable de.igns, embracing all quail
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"a ,s. R,,t;x,or.s .r,It Snl

30. III, BzsfsacTs street, 89lssszcre, K1.
TUE ostsnsitle object OF this institution s rAu
L in the reach OF inaiT!]nsis proper facilities for
obtaining thorough and prscticsl Mercantile edu
:stion. 4 young nan can here obtain q more ccr
esSt knowledge Of general 5usinsss rsttere in few
Fesss than can b. soc piEoi IL &c many yessin any
are counting hoc:a.
The course of study embraces dcuble-cptry beck
Keeping, and lite adaptation TO various departments
IF commerce aud trsde. Mercantile calculations
taught according to tire most sprroyei nethods-
Practical Penmsnshlp, combining rspidity of execu-
den with beauty Of construction. Lectures cpoa
n,tTcaptii. law, upon various important mercantile
subjects, beside mary otbsF points necessary fore
tock-kseper OK business MAN 20 understand. Time
ceceesary for student to complete the vsrif
ron ave 70 eight weeks. There being no vacation.
sppiicants can enter st any time and attend both
iay and eTening. Examinations are held at STATED
9.Iiods, end diplomas awarded TO those who grsdp
etc. EeT tsrIns. e., wIite rnd hare circular for
-vsT3ed hy Ek;l. b4-lJ
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MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS.

MdIdEMA11CA1 1NST6UMENT8.
MFRS. G. ANDERSON has received q large and
lyl complete assortment of Mathsmat icu Instru.
ments and Drawing Materials of superior quality
The Mathematical Instruments are chiefly of Swiss
mandatory in casss, we'll In separate pieces
Water colors and oil colors Drawing papers of ey.
cry quality.
Also, Studies in Drawing and Painting.
dec TT 276 Penn. avenue
:. COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS FOR
New YORK, Texas, California,
New Jersey, louisiana Missouri
Pennsylvania, Alabama, Kentucky.
Maryland, Georgia, Mchiean.
Maine, Wisconsin Ohio and
Minnesota, Florida, other States.
GEORGE G. THOMAS,
ATTORNEY FOR CLAIMS. AND
NOTARY PUBLIC.
Waskingto7, Plaoe, moor DAD Eeilosss, Hall.
snv1NTH STREET, WAsHmdhoa, M
sos lily
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CELVEUWaRE.

CELVEHWARE
y CANF7ELD, BROTHER d CO,
SS9 Baltimore street. have on hand and are son
asntly making new styles Of Silver Coffee and Tes
sets; Silver Pitchers; Waters; Casters; Gobles
CUPS; Spoons; Forks; lee Tougs; Crunb scrspsrs
Pie, les cream, and Fish Knives; Salt Cellars; Bat
rr Knives, &c, # warranted i%>J,ir9 Sire.
je II tt baltimore, Nd.
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IN DIAN DOCTOR.

Offers his Professional pvrvicss t. the citizens Of Raj
draors. can cure al kinds of Cancera--t.k. tbsr
out without pain, or the NE Of any knife / can
oil kinds Of Rits and spssms, Rheumatie Palma
Consumption, Dropy, Dyspepsia, Piles, Ps,sr. or
.ny other silrnent the human family are subject tn
De can stop Bleeding from the Lungs or Moss. an,
distance from the Patient, by knowing the rsti.pt,
asme. L was born blind, and he's studied several
YeArs under Indian Doctor who w. among ths
xild Indians thirteen years.
DR.. grENCER be- removed from Mr. Buctlev.s
Boarding House, 10
No. 81, HANOVER srRKKT,
aug 11-E baltimore, Ma
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b u Il ID i n @ TO n K,
For sale, deliverable at the Canal, or Whsrvee In
Washington, Georgetown, or Alexandria
LLOYD 90.
18th strest. OPP. Treasury Department
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CAUTION.

DR.. MoHsK's 1NyIaoRAFINa CORDIAL has been coun
terfeited By some unprincipled persons
In future, all the genuine Cordial will have the
proprieors fac smile pasted the cork Of each
5csts, and tbs folio sing words blown in tho glass
Dr., II orss's IHv1gOr atiAg Cordial,
G. III. RING, Proprietor, MY.
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sold by Druggists throughout the United States
Gsnedss, and West Indies.
AGENTS.
Weshinstop-Z. D. GILMAN.
Dalt;mOre-5. s. HANCE.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT 4 BERls.
mar Sn--Aoh
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DIED.

On the 9Th instant, ESTELLA, daughter Of c
,. and Martha Columbus, aged II months and q
dpVE.
On the 5th inst. of consumption, Mrs. RUTH
4 PEACO, relict of the late VIM. H. Peace in
the sd year of her age.
On the Sd instant, ELDRED RAWLINS. Il
clerk connected with the General Post ONCE.
On the Sd instant, PERCY, youngest son of
VIM ii and NJ. ID. Gilman, aged is months and
- DAYS.
On the 9th instant, JULIUS JEREMIAH, son
of jeremiah and Celindra PeddicOrd.
The friends of the family are in !ited to attend
We funeral to- morrow at Ii Cclock, on south 10th
street, No $50.
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ESHALL,S SALE.

| virtue Of writ of F iere acias issued from the
l. Clerks OH e Of the Circuit Court Of the Dis
trict of Columbia for the county of Washington,
and to me directed, shall expose to public sale
Tor cash, on MONDAY, tue 9th Of August next,
at The front of the Court House door at 12 o cloc
NJ, the following properly, viz All that piece OF
parcel Of ground lying and being in the CITY of
Washington, and known on the plat Of said city
4, 81, S, 9. 10. II, 10, %, IL, and Is in said
square No. 753, together with all and singular the
Improvements thereon seized and levied upon as
the property of James Cruchett and sold TO satisfy
Judicial No. So TO October term le5i in favor Of
Charles n. Noen and Henry Decoursev
J. ID. HOOVER.
Marshal for the District of Columbia
an IDIOT
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MARSHAL,S SALE.

Y virtue of a writ of + iere Facias issued from
the Clerks office OF the Circuit Court of the
District Of Columbia for the county of Washington
and 20 me directed, | shall expose TO public sale
for cash on MONDAY, the 9th day of August
next, at the front of the Court House door al IL
O'Clock M, the following property, viz: All that
part Of lot No 10, in square No TO-, beginning for
the said part of said lot at the northeast corner Of
said square, and running thence north westwardly
with the line of Pennsylvania Avenue - feet
thence south westwardly 81 feet, together with all
and singular the Improvements thereon, seized and
levied upon the property OF Horatia X Merry
man, and sold to satisfy Judicial No. 20, to Octo-
Der term 1854, in favor Of Peter II Hooe q Co.
J. ID. HOOVER,
Marshal for the District of Columbia.
au 3-d2Ot
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au I'd
By J. C. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.

BY j. T.. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.
HRUSTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE AND
Il Beautifully situated Building Lot on
Third street west, between Pa. avenue and
c street.-By virtue of deed in trust, bearing
date on the 18th day Of February, 1853, and re
corded in Liber J. A. 8. No. 50, folos 302 3O3,
3W, the subscriber will sell at public sale on
WEDNESDAY afternoon, August LIST, ls55, at
5k O'Clock p IN, on the premises, Lot No. II, in
reservation No H. fronting Is feet Third street
west, between Pennsylvania avenue and C street
north, by $50 feet deep, TO a 35 feet alley.
The above property Is eligibly situated In
most desirable part Of the city, rapidly enhancing
In value, and offers rare opportunity to persons
desiring to build or invest
Terms cash and If not complied with in three
days after the sale the property will be resold at
the risk and expense OF the purchaser, upon one
week notice
All conveyancing at the expense Of purchaser.
CHARLES y. wALLACH, Trustee
JAS. g. MCGUIRE,
1y 12-eo&ds Auctioneer.
III The above sale Is postponed until
MONDAY afternoon, August 9th, at O'Clock, at
the same place.
CHAS. g. WALLACE, Trustee
JAS C. MCGUIRE,
au I'd Auctioneer.
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GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE
GEORGETOWN Aurust 6 1885

uEoRGErOWN, August b. 1855.
We would advise the people of the District
generally, and Georgetown in particular, to
SECURE copy Of the second annual report of
the President, Engineer: and Directors of the
Metropolitan Railroad, which has just been
published. This report shows that great care
and precision has been observed in its prepar-
alton, and we feel confident that the amount
OF statistical, and other information which it
contains, will convince the most skeptical
among US, If they will give it a fair and care
ful perusal, of the absolute necessity of this
road to the future prosperity of both cities
Georgetown and Washington. We may here
after give some of its leading features
The camp-meeting, which commences in
Montgomery county, Md, On the 18th instant
is already beginning to attract the attention
OF large number Of our Methodist friends
We are informed that two Companies are going
from our city-One from the Dumbarton street
church, and the other from the west George
town st-tion.
As the fall is rapidly approaching, we would
advise all our merchants, dry goods and others
who may wish to let the public know their
business location, to select the Evening Star
as their advel Using medium. The circulation
OF the Star in our ty being at least four times
as great as any other newspaper published in
the District, and being diligently sought
after daily by both friends and foes and read
by almost every body, old and young, male
and female, white and cOlOred, persons living
in town and out in the country, it necessa-
rily follows that is not only the surest, but
decidedly the cheapest method they can adopt
to inform the public where to fad them, and
their kinds of merchandise ANY advertise
ments left at No $50 Bridge street. will be
fyrwarded to the Star Office without delay
SPECTATOp
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~ Aver. Cath.rtic Pin.-p,u, t.at ars

u Ayers Cathartic Pills.-P,Hs that are
PtHs!-PRoF. HAYES, State Chemist Of Massa-
chusets, says they the best Of all Pills and
nexed are the persons who certify that Dr.. Hayes
knows, viz:
LEMuEL SHAW, Chief Justice of the Supreme
Court Of Mass.
EMORY WAsHBURN, Governor Of Mass.
w. G. PLUNKETT, Lieut. Gov. Mass.
EDWARD EVERETT, Ex-Sec. Of State and Sena-
tor u. 9.
ROBERT c. WINTHROP, E1-speaker House Of
Reps, U. 8. A.
ABBOTT LAWRENCE, Minister Plenipo. to Great
Britain.
tJOHN B. FIrzpArRIcK, Catholic Bishop Of
Boston.
MEN THAT ARE MEN!
Among the diseases this Pill has cured with as
tonishing rapidity, we may mention
Costiveness, Bilious Complaints, Rheumatism,
Dropsy, Heartburn, Headache arising from foul
stomach, Nausea, indigestion, Morbid inaction
Of the Bowels and pain arising therefrom, Flatu-
lency, Loss of Appetite, all U1cerous and Cutane-
GUS Diseases, which require an evacuant medicine,
Scrofula or Kings Evil They also by purifying
the blood and stimulating the system, cure many
complaints which it would not be supposed they
could reach; such as Deafness, Partial Blindness,
Neuralgia and Nervous Irritahility, Derangement
OF the Liver and Kidneys, Gout, and other kim
dred complaints arising from a low state of the
body or distractions Of its functions They are
the best Purgative Medicine ever discovered, and
you will but need to use them once to know It,
4 Prepared by DR.. J. C. AVER, Lowell, Mass =,
And sold by every respectable druggist
Sold by II. ID. GILMAN, Washington, o. NJ
IlNTHtCUM, Georgetown; JAMES COOK &
CO, Fredericksburg. je 17-2m
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3itters.-Weak, nervous, depressed in spirits,
and prey to innumerable mental as well as ply.
steal evils, the victim to dyspepsia is indeed an
object of commisseratiOn. Yet it is absurd for
him to despair. We care not how weak, low,
r:.rvous and irritable lie may he, the cordial prop
critics of HOOFLAND'S GERMAN BITTERS,
prepared by DR.. G.. NJ. Jackson, Philadelphia, are
stTonger than the many headed monster, which Is
Treying upon his body and mind; and il lie
chooses to try them, We will insure speedy cure.
See advertisement. je SIN
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IL Letter from Hon. John Minor Bolts,
of Virginia.

=.
Messrs. VIM. 8. Beers & Co Gents Consider
ations Of duty to the afflicted alone prompt me to
send you this voluntary testimonial to the great
value of "C0rter's Spanish MixtHrs,n for that
almost incurable disease, Scrofula.
Without being disposed or deemng it necessary
to go into the particulars of the case, can say
that the astonishing results that have been pro-
duced by the use Of that medicine on a member
of my own family, and under my own observation
and superintendence, after the skill of the best
physicians had been exhausted and all the usual
remedies had failed, fully justify me in recon-
inending It's use to all who may be suffering from
that dreadful malady.
do not mean TO say that 1t is adapted to all
constitutions or that 1t will afford the same relief
IN all cases; for, Of course, can know nothing
about that-but of what have seen of the effects
| would not hesitate to use it, in any and every
case Of Scrofula. with persons for whom felt an
interest, or over whom could exercise influence
or control. Respectfully, yours,
JNo M Boris
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ByJ. c. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.
ExCELLENT FURNITURE and HOUSE
III hnl Puhl n,

ExCELLENT FURNITURE and HOUSE
~ hold Effdcts at Public Auction.-On
TUESDAY morning, August eth, at 10 O'Clock, l
SnaIi sell, al the residence Of gentleman de-
Ginning housekeeping, the east side Of 10th St
three doors south Of Pa. avenue, all his Furniture
and Effects, viz:
Rosewood parlor Melodeon and Stool
Crimson velvet covered Sofa and parlor Chairs
Walnut carved Reception Chairs, Whatnot
French plate Mantel Mirror China Vases
Marhae-top rosewood fancy Tables, Ottoruans
Handsome Oil Paintings
Tapestry, brussels and other Carpets
Oilcloth, Astral Lamps
Window Curtains, Shades, Rugs
Mahogany hair spring Sofa and Rocker
Do marble top Sideboard
Cane seat Chairs
Dining, breakfast and other Tables
Mahogany French Bedsteads, Mattresses
Do dressing Bureaus, washstands
holsters and Pillows, Counterpanes, Blankets
Silver-plated Tea Set, Cake Basket, Casters
French China dinner and tea Ware
ut-glass Tumblers, Wines, Goblets, Cutlery
Refrigerator, cooking and other Stoves
Together with an excellent assortment Of Kitch-
en- Requisites and Housekeeping Articles.
Terms SOS and under cash over that sum a
credit and 90 days. for satisfactorily endorsed
notes, bearing interest.
JAS. C. MCGUIRE,
au I'd Auctioneer.
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CHEAP music.

CONSISTING ofsongs, Duets, Marches, Quick
" steps, waltzes, QusArilies, Polkas, Mazour-
kas, Schottishes, Gallops, Dances, Guitar, Piano
for te Vocal and Gems Of Sacred Songs, all from
the ,most celebrated authors, both ancient and
modern.
The above music viii be sold at greatly reduced
prices at SHILLINGTONiS
Cheap Periodical Depot,
Odeon Building, corner Pa. sv. and Il ST.
Nv 25-6
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IL Noah walker a. Co., Marble Hail

Clothing Emporium, under Browns Hotel. re-
specially announce that their display of Spring
and Summer Clothing is now ready for inspection
comprising an assortment of Coats, Vests and
PantalOonS of the newest and richest designs in
material, trimming and workmanship To gem
lemen who study excellence with economy in
fashionable articles of dress opportunity for
Letting is offered from one of the largest and most
attractive stock of goods ever offered in this CITY at
i very reduced scale of prices. apf7
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APPROPRIATELY NAxED.--The amount OF
food consumed in one week O. the hotel at Old
PoiEr Jltvrt, Va, is as follows: Il barrels
-four, 100 hams, 2,l0O pounds beef l,OaO
eggs besides mutton, asa and Oyatsss u s'y
quantity, :.
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IL Premiums a. the Fairs--Whi,ehurs,,.

still in the ascendant.-The juries of each of the
late fairs at Baltimore, r richmond, and New \ orh
awarded their highest premiums to ] IL. w. for
their superiority of Photographs, Stereoscopes and
Daguereotypes exhibited
Mr.. w also received two medals at the World s
Fair, London, and premium at Crystal Palace,
New York.
Also, the first awards Of the Maryland Institute
for three years past.
Whitehurst's Gallery IN this city is on Pa ave-
nue., between F our-and-a half and Sixth streets.
feb II
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Fire and LOIS Of Life.

New YORK. Aug 6.-At fire in Chatham
,treet, last night, two children Of Mr.. Isaac
Jacobs were burned to death. Mrs. Hecht and
her infant were severely burned. Mr.. Jacobs
has been arrested on suspicion Of firing the
store. The Insurance was $4,000.
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Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, August 6.-Whest opened 5
cents better, and closed at about Saturday,
prices. Corn dull at eis97e; white 92ay3
Flour-l00 bbls Howard street at Ss75; mar
ket from IL to % cents better; 1900 barrels
City Mills sold the price has not transpired
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EXTRAORDINARY CAsE.-JOhn Blattner and
Louisa Koch were brought down to the police
office last evening, from their residence at the
corner Of Ninth street and Lafayette avenue
having been arrested for the i'll treatment and
attempt to starve a little son of Blattner. aged
eight or nine years, calling himself Franz
Blattner.
1t appears that the mother Of the boy died a
short time since, leaving by will ali her prop
crty, consisting of a small share of real estate
to little Franz. Shortly after the death, the
woman, Louisa Koch, was brought up to the
house and took up her residence with Blatt-
ner. 1t was then determined by the man and
woman to get Franz out Of the way, and Sc
cure the real estate for themselves. The way
to accomplish this villainous purpose was to
starve him to death.
Accordingly, he was fastened up in a room
with his hands tied behind his back, where,
at the time Of his discovery, he had been con
fined for the space of two days, without having
had a mOrsel to eat or drink. He would proba-
bly, have suffered a horrible death had it not
have been for the watchfulness of the persons
living in the neighborhood, who, suspccting
the case, informed the police, and had the
house entered and searched. Little Franz was
overjoyed at his release.
Biattner and his paramour were lodged in
the calaboose and will be dealt with they
deserve to-day. 1t is difficult to imagine a
more unnatural or inhuman case.-!St LOHiS
Democrat, AugaSt l.
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BOARD, &c.-MfS. BATES, ON THE s w
40 corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street
Sprepared to accommodate gentlemen with rooms,
with or without board. Every effort will be made
tn render those comfortable who may favor her
"ith their patronage. ap6-tf
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Robbery.

SARATOGA, August 6.-Robert HaIsey, Of
Ithaca, has been robbed at Congress Hall, 81
$4,000 in railroad bonds, Jewellery, and ds
monds. The burglars have been arrested, but
the property has not been recovered.
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GREAT BARGAINS In DRY GOODS.

v order to make room for our extensive fall sup
4 plies we shall commence to-day and continue
until the last day of August, selling of our entire
stock of Fancy colored plaid, striped and figured
SlkS, Bareges, Tissues, Eawns, Scarfs, Shawls
aHd Silk Mantillas, all at cost far cash, and all
other Summer Goods at greatly reduced prices, to
close them out this season.
We have also in store very many desirable staple
articles. viz Supertine Linen and Cotton Sheet
ings, Table Diapers, Napkins, Toweling, Fine
and medium Shifting Linens and Cottons, all OF
the best brands fine White Flannels plaid and
ri lin Cambria, Dotted and plain Swiss MuslinS.
large lot of Hosiery, Gloves and Embroideries,
Igdies and Gentlemen's GauZe Merino Vests,
suitable for the present hot weather.
nr Purchasers are cordially invited TO call and
examine for themselves as we will offer al arti
c!es at less than former prices.
COLLEY & SEARS,
No 523 Seventh ST., north Pa. avenue
~ 9n--eo0y
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HEIRS OF JOHN SMITH WANTED.-The cool
est thing we have encountered this hot season
Is notice IN the Philadelphia Bulletin, adver-
Using for the heirs of John Smith. 1t is stated
that one John Smith, who was born, says a
contemporary, In 1897, and died in 1906 (which
would make the said John 109 years of age at
the time of his DEATH left a snug little fortune
Of %, 500, 900, for which heirs are now wanted.
It is sail that meeting Of the Smiths, inter
ested in this fortune, Is arranged to come off in
August, at a point near Philadelphia 1t is
believed that, except the Persian army under
Xerxes, TIE world has not seen so large an assem-
bly, as tie call upon the Smiths will bring to-.
gether. The question of supplying such a null
titude, is already beginning to excite serious
apprehensions Our Philadelphia contempt
rary does we'll, however, in warning the Smiths
not to be too sanguine Of making their fortunes
at the proposed convention. 1t is estimated
that if all the Smiths attend, and the two mil
lions and half are divided equally among
them, each individual Smith will receive about
half a dollar.-Riehmomd Dispatch.