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The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-04-10

rose" presented by the Pope Of Rome. II ID
worth by weight $4,000.
In accordance with the announcement made
some time ago, the Dover Morning Star has
been enlarged, and comes to US this week. q
quarto of the same size rs the Congregational
is', neatly printed, with a new heading. and
presenting an altogether attractive appearance.
With the additional space we perceive an added
variety in its contents. and the paper, which Is
among the best Of our religious exchanges,
seems to be entering on new lease Of Life and
a new career Of prosperity.
Charles Smith, Maine farmer. was knocked
down and robbed in Providence, on Tuesday eve
ming, and left unconscious on the railway track;
but he recovered his senses just previous 70 the
arrival Of the Boston train, and escaped death.
Yonkers, N. Y. went Republican at the mu-
nicipal election on Tuesday by 2lS majority.
Last year the Democratic majority was 297.
The Republicans Of Chester. N. H., had . fno
arrangement on election day. They spread q
free table. at which all the party dincd In q
comfortable and friendly manner; their. wives
and daughter prepared the entertainment.
spcead tho table and served the guests.
Somebody curious in statistics says that the
school books used in this country would make .
road two feet wide leading from the earth to the
moon. A good many Of the books are only 1t
for the further end Of the road
The Providence Journal says Il has now tho
complete returns Of the Rhode Island election.
The total vote Is 1915. The Republicans poll
lO,0Ss, an increase over last year Of 2i67. The
Democrats poll 57al, an increase Of 1892. Tho
majority for Burnsids is 1901, net Republican
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-03

The "DEAD Lock" AT THE CITY Halt
Yesterday, IN. re was considerable inquiry At
the City Hall for funds by or d tors of the Cor
physicians and commissioners of improve
meniss nut az the X, gister hal failed 10 issue
TIE check for the paymPnt OF h'school teach
crs drawn by the treas uTer Of the fchoOl Board,
and the Mayor holding that they should first
ee paid, declined 10 pay the other creditors, and
thus the dead lock- continues, and the
Registr seems to b. iu1exible an thu position
he has taken. il will doubtless continue until
tn courts settle the matter.
To-day, Mr.. bliss, the City Surveyor, served
. wTitt n deInaad on the Mayor for his salary,
with a view 10 iBstItutiug legal prhceedings To
compel him IL pay the am luBt due him
The Register to-day drew . check in favor of
his AISLE tant, MIR. Chas., for his ray, and also
4 check in favor OF q lady of the Sixth Ward,
nfith' r of which have bNen sigBedby the Mayor.
Mr. Boswell now demands, it AZ stated. that
three checks-one for the payment OF the ar
rsaragCs due the colored schools, one for the
payment of one fifth of the sum aDpropriated
schools, lie iss uad At once.
The Mayor SAWS he is ready ana willing 10
sign checks for the acquisitions drawn by Mr..
MorSell, TT, asureT of the Public Schools, and
Mr.. Bowen, Treasurer OF the ColoIed Schools,
and thus she matter now stands.
Ii is stated arou,sf the City Hall liGt a number
Of our public schools will be closed to-morro w,
the teachers of which decline u perform their
duties until there is some surety o; bong pad
TOR their labor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-03
THE. COURTS.
CIRCUIT CoyRT-Jud9e Wylis.

THE CT ANO CASE.
The case of Turner Vs. BartholoW vas re-.
-umsd this morning The evidence for the
plaintiff having been closed, I'll. defence opcnad
by calling TO the stand Mr.. J. Z. Bartholow who
tesuiies that he bought the cuano represent
ations made III "a letter addressed 10 him at Cape
May; that he answered by telegraph. asking
when and where hc could see the qua n o OF, red
Tor sale; thar he met Mr. Turner in Phil;tdel-
plIa. saw IL" Cuana. was pleased with the an
p,arancr of VI. h. saw some IN & vessel, which
he thought very strong: he purchased the
same upon the confidence lac had in Mr.. TIr-
ners representation OF tn" grade of guano ,t:ttad
III his letter; that ne disc yrr"d that the cu
wa~ adulteratrd until after hr had sold ID ro
farmers. y no hrou ght il hack planning that il
contained mud. etc. and h. refunded the money
notice wa> published i'll a country paper in
forming the farmers that the ouano had been
tai civ IepreSi nted 10 him. nd ting them
to examine il, and in case il wa> NOT a. be rem
resented 10 return the same 10 him when their
money would b" refunded Several letters
We're read from Prot. I.i-bg. whO examined
specimens sent him by Mr.. H.. and who re-
ported that the guano was very inferior ar.
ticle. designating the different grades by
the letters A. Il. G., and u: his opinion
was that the guano was ID. the lowest,
That upon his finding out that the article
was not such a he had represented ii to IL. 10
his purchasers. that NJ wrote TO Mr.. Turn.r
requesting him tn publish statement in the
paper Al Rockville rAoneraIine him (Ir r.
from false representations, and stating that he
MI. i. bought II in good faith, believing il To
lie good, a. he (Mr. b. would be ruined If ne
(Mr. T. did not do 20, and that he refused to
do so. That by doing 80 he has lost much of
his trade IN Montgomery county. aud after the
sale of a portion of it which was returned, rh,.
remainder was of no use TO him.
CRIMINAL CoURT-Jadys DIN pr,sidiag.
The court met to-day. but business was
transacted. 1t adjourned until tomorrow at
ten O'Clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-03
LADIES' LIST


A-hndrsw. EhIa X, Alexander hrs, Adam
Ruth hrs. Anderson Rachel.
s..e sa.. Bears L s s sT bs ss
b.iee ssr.h Bailey orrson V Big der sta.is'
Bake Mary l., Bu,lsr Harriet, BIsSssoa ellen
Mr.. Eoarni~y Oarolips Mrs.
Nj, tsr,er Doress Mrs, Carter Lscy Mrs 1coJ
..copsr NJ Canniosssn nrs' .-,es al, sal Re
D-nsyi. L A Mrs. p~vi. ElI,.e-,h M, Davis
Tehss-i Mrs.. penpi. EhIst-th Mrs.. be.un a.ry
Ms, pesse Vim G Srs, Dol Elizabeth DSvAll vm
E-Elliott Maria, Eliot Mary, Kills Elizabeth
SIMON Mrs. Ford May Z, Featon saras, fled.
Navy. Foster Mary v, Faithful Emma
c-,h-rins Mr., GssherweIi MARY Mrs.
u-Ho~s5d b, Hswhin, Harriet. Hslias
sps: Mr.. a99.s st ss.s. ia
ris n Mr., Harris Olivia Mrs, Hurle, Nancy
Mar hors.S s.ss h.rEa r sam. sn SS.
tIIyerson snssn Mrs
Johnson Tn Sn gentnn. Mrs. J%rao% r6ss Mr.
J,cksop Ann v Mr., Jefferson Martha : Mrs.
'G Ios Mr.. Ii kiss Mr. Mr.. Kenusy An
III, H,ure,d kelli. kelloET Lacs W Ms
Mr.. L Ea- Mafa Lyon .Ss Mag: S
= uch brids,t Mrs, Ls1a Eta a, Lloyd Lizzie,
EMyyf. Eivipa Mr., Mssr 8 ", NJ ,ors NAY
Nrs. Mendsnh.LI MAY Miller Mary Mr..
NQrd ch Harriet Mrs Nc nsoOh tOnoran - a.
MCSsmsrs II AHA, n ckBIght Annie p, Meta.
N-Nosn Mary M, Newton Margaret, Nat
ter May.
O-Othring selins, Ott Msris. Oaks su.an Nrs
I'-Peters Sarah Me-, Page Msrths Mrs, Park
hurst sarat l. Mrs, Paris JuiIa. Perrin fbps
NTs Pyi sarsh, Psgs-tt l. A. Pssr-an ", Per
rith l. Mrs, Peck Anna Mrs, Pluner Elias Mrs.
R-Kead Julia Mrs, Randall Lizzie, Riva-ey
Eugene Mrs Reynolds Caroline, Kelley Euphe-
mia T., Robinson Cath ine Mrs, ,bin-Oa Sa-,i
Il Mrs, Rainbsa Maria, kate Elizabeth. Ritein-
ger Alice. TO cherry Mrs, ResSe sarah
Roberts s VI Mr.. kiggs Csddie, Rogers Annie,
RntZe A Mrs.
S-Smith A m Mrs, Smith Loui-s " Street Geo
hrs, stewart Martha Mrs, shervin Mrs.
sag.r Mary Mrs, shfelds In linda, snoSden Jea-
ME. Scott He'll Mrs, stehbin- l. W. sOysn Fannie
Soliyen W A Mrs. stephens Mrs, staphen.
SC phis Mrs, shanks Henry Mrs. spsro Emily A.
sharps ia, samuels Addeen Mrs, Sughrn- Ma
~. sslter Alice spallsr Anna, Shea Patrick Mr..
I-1bonss Annie J, Town MOlie Nr-. Taylor
: Mrs, Taylor Mrs. Taylor 4 Mrs, Triplatt
Elise. Terrey Daniel Mrs. Thoruberg r Mrs
N-Vrrne Settie Il, Vile Lima
W-Wood A Mrs, Wood Salie. Wood May
AG Mrs. Weber Hattie. Warner Lizzie Mrs.
Warner Josephine NTs, WocSfOrk Martha, West
LnCy Ann, Watcher J Mrs. Woodward % n
Mrs, Wssbi Dgton Louisa Mrs. Whittier OctaviaC.
White Sarah X, Whe-l~r Sarah Mrs, West Nara
ret. Wilmr- Mrs, Whiting Martins fcoldD VII
son Bridget. Williams II NJ Mrs. Williams Lizzie.
tliiams Molle Mrs Wa-er Margaret Mrs.
H-Youue ROes Mrs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-03

TIP WALLACE SCHoOL HOUSE, repDrt
was put III circulation lately 10 the effect tttr
the heating apparatus OF the Wailacn Sthop
building was IN a dangerous condition tn,
MAYOR del"gated Mr.. John 4. HdrknesS, an
eXper fenced builder, To make an PXaminati III.
and his report showing that the story was
eloundle>s appeared IN the ST Ar lately. Since
then the following additional report i,avs
been made by experts, fully sustaining the re-
PoIt OF Nr. Hardness:
BY order of the National Union Insu-anc.
Company of this city. | made 4 careful survey
OF the furnaces in the Walach School Build
ing. and NV report of that inspection was in
all respects similar to- the one made bv Mr.
Hardness or that a slight alteration about the
pipes of the Chilsor or movtabl. furnace would
make every thing safe from prospective dan
ger of firc. This inspection was made about :,
week previous 10 TIA" one made bv Mr.. Uark
ness. CHARLES r. Woop.
Inspector for the Nat. Union Ins Coinp'v
concur al the opinion expressed above bv
Mr.. Wood; L. G.. Ihat The. only danger 10 b. an
pretended from fire AT the WallacL school
building l. from the portable furnace, situated
IN the central corridor. \. &. RICHARDS
Major and Supt Metropolitan Police.
Cflce Of TIE Commission rs Of the Fir. Dapart
mint Room No. q. CITY UuN, HaSfGi ,t0H. H. o.
Decemb'r 81. 1sjs.-IIon. Richard WaiIa.!I.
Mayor: i would respectfully state that on an
examination made nv me of the furnaces of the
Waiiach Scnool Building, / came 10 the concIu-
sion that they were perfectly safe from DANCER
by fir. a. the fiues well projected nv SHEET
iron pip.>, &c
Respectfully. Your Obeiient servant
JOHN ii. SLssFoED. Chief Ensinocr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-03
Meeting of Policemen for Relief Of II,

The policemen of the Metropolitan Police
force me { TT Police Headq Harters lasteveninr.
for the purpose of taking some act on n refer
nee 10 giving bail for the relirf of tn, poor.
wien, n motion of Lieut. John +. Kelly, CJp'.
L. NJ Reed took the char, AMI - b. Glenn Mt
acted as spcrstlry. Lieut. Kelley, of the detec-
tive corp, acted as ueasurer.
yot' was taken uI,on the question rs t.
wh' thtr all the employees oil the department
should he considered As members of tn or,,;i1i-
zation, which was decided in the affirmative.
Also. that police magistratls might b. mem
bers.
W G. Brock WAS chosen a. financial s'crr-
tary: and Jieuts. Essex, Sippon, TAFT, Hur-
by, EckIoff and Gesslord, were ches "A COM
m tt On procuring hail, an 4 on printing.
NCAsrS- Vernon, Poole, Robins IA, Tlyllr.
johnson, Grior, Pierre, and Harbin, srrgrau =
from ,aCn precinct, w " app Jinted n cuInmIt-
tee on decorations and music
On motion OF Nj. Clements, the fplloYi q 2
committee on reception WIS appointed by tho
lieutenants. from among the privabas, two from
each precinct:-I.ieut. Gcssford appoint.Si
Messrs. Gunnell and Owen; Ii Ut Dim on
appointed Mes-r-. Cation and B,sill; Lieut.. E.
sex appointed Messre. Noikmau aud PlxSon;
Lieut.. ShppOu appointed Messrs Riley and
Britt; Lieut. TAFT appointed Mnssrs. Cav;na!,
and Homer; Lieut. Hurley appointed Nn~SrS
Kelly and Columbus; Lieut.. EckloT app pin'nd
Mersrs. Jacobs and HILL Lieut. MilS.eai ip-
pointed MessrS- AtchiSon AMI Sprtgue; Lou.
Noonan, OF the sanitary force, appointed Mr,,r~
Harris and Grant.
Mr. Tho~. Clements was chosen doorkeeper,
and Mr.. kinZir Brewer aS ballet master
Officers Nard r., Gormln, McChnsney. Nut-
ting, BnrTell, Findlcy, titield, kGonLZ, j. y.
Hill, J. j. Howes- HupkmS- Ourani, q AM.
Lar abre, Biruet Luslley; from sanitary force.
Officers Clemcnts and Williams: from tstrc-
tive corp, Nes-rs- Me Dewitt and Wp VI
Kelly; and T. r. W. Feinour, from thu clcrll'
office, Were appointed floor manager
II was decided that there should be- bar
kept on the nigh1 of the proposed hall
I4sut>. Ecklof, Kelly, John son and Noouau
were appointed 10 take charge of the supper
room.
Nj. Biglcs moved that the proceeds Of the
proposed hall be turned t. the trc..lSu ~er
OF the PGONident Aid Society for the relief OF
the poor; carried
Mr.. :. II. Clemens moved that the member
of the BoaId OF Police Commi- Sionnrs aud ali
Off Gers OF the force h. pat the cDInmitt.-. u
aIrang' ments; carried, and the ch lirm..n Wa
authorized 10 call the committee together when
he thought necessary.
Il was decided that no complimentary tickets
be issued. Adjourned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-03

TIE FIRE ALsEN.-SuperiHtcnd Talco,f
OF the Fire Alarm Telegraph, reports thar ou-
ring the year 1557 there were 10 alarms OF fir.
OF which wer" test alarms given by The chief
Tor III" CITY Councils was made by parry
breaking open box; 10 for brush and rubhi h
fires IN the outskirts: for fires In Georgetown:
wing - for actual fires in the city. -Four of
ines" was serious, VIZ Conservatory n the Ex
ecIiiyr Mansion, Central Hotel. Brewer Feed
store, and Calvary Baptist Cburch-the Others
beng "Atinguished beior. material damage va,
done
Tn" alarms were given a. follows: January.
.: February, 5: March. :; April, l.: Nav i :
June, b July. 5; August, !: September. 2: Octo-
BET :; November. j. December, 9. Box ~ heads
IN" hst-this year having given alarms: ~
gave6: 81 III. and - gave each: Is gave /: :.
u. and " CAV" , zach; b. 2e -, a. - OIL 1-ic':
2 >, 2, IL 81 - %. 81. 81, %, ~ 81, 3. So o.,
OF, and III. each.
In LTD there were ii aiarmS. of which box ~
gave :. and i-6f I}9 alarms, of which the a ne
box gave a3larms. while this year but = alarms
were RING in from this box. With tn hp, q,
Immediately surrounding it,, 81. -. ~. and
2-there wsr, % of the - alarm, in I-,l, rt,j!p.
and III l-'si 81 Of the I}9 alarms were souud.d
from ihese boxes. when during IN" past wear
but were given.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-03

TEMPERANCE BUILD Nc AND Trust Ass,
CIATIoS.-The "a monthly meeting OF this As
location was held last evening ar No ~ LON
lslana avenue: the President, George savage in
the chair. number of shares of stock were
taken, and notice was given that IL would b.
moved at the next meeting, 10 amend the con-
stltutiCn so as 10 authorize the sale OF "A half
shitf" eot, instead of "A whole share of Si1Jg IL
was also decided To sell one share III ad vance M
each neetIn g,that il, sell The share q. one meet
ing, the money thereon To be handed 10 The mr.
CHASER AT the following meeting. About 500
were PAID IN last evening, and one shar. of
stock (SlGCOJ sold. To be returned in Sven
months, In monthly iDstalments of sl47se in
IindIng the premium thereon, S35.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-03

NOTICE TO SPECIAL DEPosIToGs-The at
tention ofdepositors of bonds and Other yslIu-
able pa kages spectfully called 10 the let
t'r from the COmp;roll'r of the Currency, Hon
ii. X. Hulburd heretofore pSblished Concur
rent opinions by sryeral eminent legal gentle
men have also been given. L. consequence
thereof we do not feel justif in longer
ing the responsibility of the custody Of articles
Depositors are requested TO withdraw such d.
post now in our possession, AZ their couyeni-
rnce, before the first day OF January. ls+i-.
w. \ HUNTINGTON.
III Cashier. First National Bank
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-03

To MAKE THE NEW WAR happy, begin it
wisely-not with vague wishes AID weak rsso-
lutions, but with earnest work.
At the Consolidated Business COLLEGE. south
west corner of 7th and ID streets. new classes
will be formed in each of the various depart
ments on Monday January eth
To three students entering together for one
year a deduction viii b. made Of S5-airh.
To three students entering together and ttkin :
the scholarship fuT unlimited time rHCiU >
ular price
Valuable prizes offered in the Penm1I-
ship. Business, and Ladies Department. to b.
awarded March II
In addition 10 Ii. superior a4iyan -iges offered
in these departments, special Department * "a
be- ope ued on January 9, for Mechanical irchi-
tectnral, and Artistic Drawing to D. IN Ter the
charge OF Il. &. Brecht. a. =. N. Il graduate of a
school of art in BavAD.a, and an acconpI
and successful tfacher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-03

DIsTILLER ARBEsTED.-Timothy T. Hurley
who has for the past few weeks been CARRYING
on the Potomac Distillery. above Ci.orgetow n
was this morning arrested by Mr.. Phillips
me marshal upon three warrants sworn out
by Mr.. Clephane, Collector of Internal Reye-
nue.. before Commissioner Brown, charging
him with violating the Internal Revenue laws
The prisoner was held AT the Criminal Court
rooms this afternoon 10 allow hun 10 get seen.
rity for his appearance ut court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-03

The RIvER.-There Is nothing OF special in =
terest from the river front this morning the
arrivals and departures consisting chiefly of
the regular line boats from Washington and 4 l.
.xandria. the Wawaset for Cone river and
Government steam-tngs for Forts Washing tou
and Foote.
The fast-sailing yacht National Is now b.
ing thoroughly scrap,d. cleaned, ovcriauIrd
ana painted al Wau's bay. and in a few davs
VIII PR sent more agreeable appearance than
ever. TINS craft viii soon ha We "A COMPANION
IN The beautiful little sailing boat recently bull
and launched from the foot of Seventeenth
street wharf: a. YET she has not been dignifi a
with any fixed cognomen. the owner prrf,.rri.c
to await a test finer qualities for speed before
comforting name upon her
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-03

SPEAKER CoLFAx has inst purchased = SUI
p'rb Steinway piano of ". q. MetDerCs, Co,
sole agents n, r., for th. sale OF these world
w de renowned Instruments. There has b a
large demand At M,tz"rCtt's on the part OF lead
ing citizens and residents for the Steinway pi-
amos this season, in preparation for brilliant
parlor attro ctionS and cnloymcntS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-03

BUILDERS EXCHANGE.-A meeting OF the
members of the Builders Exchange was called
for last night, but the President. Secretary and
Treasurer, being the only persons present, no
business was transacted Since the last meet
ing. many improvements have been made in
the Association rooms, and all things furnis he'd
for the comfort Of subscribers. The organiza-
ton il as yet In its incipiency, and therefor the
prompt attendance OF members lie especially de-
sirable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-03
DIED..

MILLER. On Friday morning. the 81 inst st
O'Clock n. m, CATHERINE FLORENCE twin
daughter Of Thomas l. and Florence 4 Miller
eyed months and ~ davs, after short bu. raj al
Illness.
Friends OF the family are respectfully invited to
attend her funeral, on saturday, the 18th instant
At clock p. m, from the resi-, Of her PARENTS
341 18th ST., between and X.
GALLAHER. AtSt Bernard, Fanquier Couu-
~, Va on Sunday the 22d December, 1871. ELIZA
ARlSS. wife OF Is. Frank Gallaher, of this city and
second daughter ofthe late Richard Bernard Buck
Dtr of Fsuqnier County, Va, aged 81 years. two
months and 20 days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-03

ELECTION OF OFFICERs.-Cieorge Washing
ton Division, No. II, Sons Of Temperance hst We
elected the following officers for the current
quarter:-W. r.. w. II. Towers: w. A., F. L.
Howe; X. s., X. $. Bayne; A. X. =, +. James;
r, =: ID Cahiil; T,Wili. Towers; Chaplain. II
ant Conductor, II. IL. Brooke; 1. =. John
Thomas; Lady Conductor, Mrs. J. NJ Oliver:
Lady Officers. Agnes Bulaskie, Mrs. H. H.
Brooke. Miss Alice Fagen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-03

The POLICE BoARD.-A meeting of the Board
Oh Police was beld at two o'clock yesterday
afternoon. AZ headquarters. when the following
applications for liquor licences were recon~id-
cred and rejected Jos. Freundi, Jno. Thomas.
and James Cole. The following new appIIca-
lions Were registered James Darritv. Robert
hynch. Joseph SOrrens. William W.i,grit and
John Mitchell. The application, from tieorgc-
town were reIected-Elleu Collins aud May
sullivan. jaime A. Dool was reappoin'rd an
additional patrolInan tor ninety days, do
duty III the Centre Market.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-03

CHARGED WITH STEALING Cchr.-rboS.
Patton, Il youth. WAS arrested this Uf@rnInI nv
Officer tayanagh, on the oath of Joseph D..
Sullivan, charging hTru with the larceny OF
one black cloth coat. The accused, " no states
thar the garment was given TO him. was car
risd before Justice Hazard for a hca.ing, but
the parties not being ready for an inNestiga-
ton, the ease Was postponed till seven O'Clock
this afternoon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-03

STOLEN JEwELRY RECOVERED v.
Messrs. ClaryOe ana McDevitf. who have in
hand the case of :. w. Grant. the clerk Of Mr.
DeWOlf whose arrest for robbing his snploYrr
OF leWeiry to the amount of S5,WO or S6Un has
been noticed, recovered in Baltimore with the
assistance of the detective firm of smith. Pier
ION West, of that city, a valuable watch he
longing TO Mr.. De Wolf These officers have
recovered ahout Si,o1n worth Of the goods
Grant is stili held az the headquarters of the
police.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-03

a MILITARY CONTEST Thomas Burke and
Felix Duran, both soldiers. were Yesterday ar.
r. etrd on 1.-The Island, by I.bcsr Evans. of the
first precinct, they being engaged III "A free fight
in which both were more or less hurt They
came before Justice Tucker yesterday evening
when they we're fined SIV each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-03

GREAT REELECTION IN PIICEs.-Contampla
ting 10 change our business We VIII sell, for 3
day only, our entire stock Of Mons. Youths
ahd Boy Clothing, al - per cent. less than
our regular price. Heavy coats for 81 To $40
All wool pants from 81 20 81, heavy vests al
- and all other goods M proportion, at Bars.
corner 81 1th and f. streets I25.l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-03

"A PLEASANT ENTERTAINSENT.-Mr. George
J. Suter, Chief of the cabinet makers AT the
ireasury Department, handsomely entertained
the employees in his departm mt last eyenin q
az Harvey oyster saloon, corner of nth str, II
An elegant supper was prepar d and the com
pany dld not separate until a lac honr I
VIII he remembered that Mr.. Suter was pre.
sFhted with fine gold watch and chain a Lew
lays ago DIV the persons employed in his de-
partineht- and the supper last evening was his
appropriate acknowledgment OF the com oIi-
ment S-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-03

SELLING on SUNDAV.-Otticer Brewer. of the
seventh precinct. yesterday evening aTriigned
three restaurant keepers doing business in that
pr-cinct-John Kroft. Mathew Pabet, and ia
cob Eoth--b. fore Justice Walter, charged with
selling on Sunday. They We're fined - each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-03

RELIEF FOR THE PooR.-The Treasurer OF
the rrOyident A id Society has receIv we'd the fol
lowing contributions sine" last report J. Y
Davis. additional. -: r.. Clash, Esq, from the
employers Capitol Extension. SI0I 80 Miss
Fisher. $50; State Department, 10y X. =. Chill
~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-03
Cashier. First National Bank

The ORIGINAL Francs PRICs LIsT.-tiood
Mcrino Shirts aud Ora wers, ~, t1i, IS. ~ cents.
81. Good White shirts from 9B cents up 10
$50 Good warm Gloves from - cents up
Cotton Socks. from q cents per pair mp and
all other things in his line cheaper than any
other hous" in this city, at +3l eth street, be-
tween ID and r., three dorb above Odd Fellows
Hall. ReCoiecc No Ia4 I.Ig.I.