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GEORGETOWN.


A SAD CAsK-Patrick D Donovan, who = ems
grocery at the corner OF 4tn aud Market stress
was arrested this morning by officer Hess for
selling liquor by the small wltnSut license
The warrant was issued on com plaint of Eliza
Wall, girl about fourteen years of age, 10
whose mother O'Donoyan has a lines. aud
often again So the remonst rar &C of the daughter
sold liquor IN sufficient Quantities II Intox cate
her. O'Donovsn sets up the plea OF no m usy
being received, but the daughter syldsuc sc
eonclusiveiy proved that he would NO, trust
her mother Tor cents worth, but woaId ssH
her liquor for cash az any time So Jusuce
Buckley fined him $50 aud costs.
SEVENTH BUILDING AssoCIATIoN-rhis as
ISOLATION held Its third monthly meeting On
Monday evening at Lang's II DteI, and twenty.
one shares OF stock, representing about -, loo
were retired by the association al al average
cost OF Si-7l.
SICK.-We learn that Captain Denly Of the
steamer T. q. knight, OF the Merchints' line,
plyIrg between the District ana New York Is
quite ill on board OF his vessel.
THE k.sTRRBr BBIDGE-The many iuaui-
ries as to the time Of the completion OF the O.
posed bridge across Rock Greek at h street are
now set at rest, rs this morning a number OF
hands are al work preparing the timber ana
The CONTRACTORS are onhdent OF fui-niag the
structure by the LIST OF Msrch next.
RIVER FRoNr.-Entered-Strs f. G. Kuigh,.
Denly, and Valley City, Mccarthy, from N.s
York.
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CoRNs, &C.-Dr. White, Surgeon Uhiropodisi
OF twelve years practical experience Ia the
United States and Cauadas, and established at
&24 Pennsylvania avenue, between 4 J. and 9th
streets, since 1861, successfully treats Corus
Bunions, Chilblalns, Club and ingrowing
Nails, and other diseases Of the feet without
pam or inconvenience to the patient Tue
shoe can be worn with ease immediateiy
after the operation. Refers TO The many
eminent physicians, surgeons and thou sands
of other responsible persons who patroniza
his establishment Hours from g q. m. to o.
n. Owing to press OF business at ONCE n
White is unable to visit patients at their resi-.
dences except between and p. m.
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Metropolitan Patent Steam Bakery
Ho. SAT STREET,
BETWEEN IA AND 9Th STREETS.

HAvINEERp CRACKERS
Are admitt BY al partial Judges to be the De,t
in the market
The reRs, are obvious:
We have erected one OF Mckenzie 9 splendid Reel
Ovens. ct q cost of over five thousand dollars
Our machinery 10 the best and ne vest Pate.t
20 huy the best mAterial.
We employ the best workmen.
We Manufacture from twenty i've TO thirty bar
rels of -four per day.
We Keep o cid stock hand. and con sequently
our Crackers always fresh.
Try for yourselves, zen will find eur statement
true
To prevent fraud, our Crackers are stamped with
WIZ "HAvENNER.
If you can't get "HAvENHEBs CRACKERS
from your Grocer, send to the Bakery, 341 U OF
We will tupply you.
We offer the following assortment:
SODA CRACKERS
MILK BISCUIT
WATER CRACKERS
LEMON BISCUIT
BOSTON CRACKERS
CRACKER DUST
6IN6ER SNAPS
NOVELTIES
JUMBLES
SUGAR CRACKERS
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TEETH CLOUDED WITH IMPURITIES are only
for those who Will not take the trouble TO keep
them IL perfect order by the daily use of Sozo-
dent. As certainly as a fresh breeze drives the
morning mist from the face Of nature, this n.y.
seian preparation will remove every blemish
from the dental surface, and keep the teeth
always pure and spotless. 60
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-02-17

PUBLIC SPEAKERS AND SINGERS will find
''BrOtcHs Bronchial Troches" beneficial in clear
ing the voice before speaking or singing, and
relieving the throat after any unusual exertiou
of the vocal organs, having peculiar adapta-
ton TO affections which disturb the organs of
speech. For Coughs and Colds the TrOches are
effectHal. co
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GRAPE BITTrRs-Every one knows tue
value of the grape as q luscious and healthy
frult. Speer's standard Wine Bitters" is the
ultimate Of the grape; in ITS properties mildly
stimulating. diuretic, sudorifc, and tonic. More
than seven -eishths Of them are the pure juice
OF the grape, simply made bitter bv Peru Wan
Bsrk. Cbamomile Flowers, Snake Root. Gala.
mus, Wild Cherry Bark, &c. Sold by Drug
gsts. VS.
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DOCTOR j. H. THOMPSON HAe nKMovnp his
ONCE ana residence from the First Ward to
Massach usetts avenue, between Thirteenth and
Fourteenth streets, Immediately east of Four.
tenth street Once hours before 10 a. m, an d
from to p. m. Hours Of attendance at the
Woman's Hospital, from l to Up. m. every
day. Sundays excepted. ,n.3
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MORE VISITING EIEEAEN.-Ur. NJ DTI-
new, Of this city, has beeL req 1ested by the
New n North CIrolina) steam engine CON.
pany 10 make arrangements for quarters. &c,
here on the iIh OF March, and is to-day maktas
The arrangements. TIE company will bring on
IS men and their steamer. Toe Fire Comni,
sIOD~rs have. through the Secretary. Mr.. T. l..
COrbin, rendered the use OF No. (Union) en-
CINE house 10 he Washington hose company
or Reading, pa, TO house their apparatus
during their visit here TO Join in Inc inaugural
CEREMONIES. 1t Is calculated that there will be
more than twenty companies in line, with
about ,5VO men. on inauguration daY.
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To PARHNTs.-In order TO make room, have
marked down my whole stock OF Boys and
Children's Clothing to about cost, and in many
cases below. The assortment is yet more COM
plete than usual at this season, enabling pur-
chasers u make a more satisfactory selec ION.
An inspection of my stock incurs no obligation
10 purchase. GEO. 4. HRNHING.
No Sill Seventh street.
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THE SrKAN1R COLCMBIA.-This staunch old
craft, which for many years has been PLYING
between Baltimore ana the District Of Coium.
pa, mas been undergoing thorough repair
during the winter, and on Saturday next viii
resume Der regular trips, stopping at all the
principal landings on the Potomac
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AT HALr-MAsr.-The nag to the AZ str.st
ponce station has bees flying at half mas to-
day, in memory OF the death OF policemen
Henry A. Garrett, which occurred on Moudsy
evening, at his residence in South Washing.
ton.
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"HAvDNNERs FAMILY BREAD

his nneqnslled Bread 10 nov for sale by most OF
the leading Groce - of the city.
1t is made Of select Family Flour; is thoroughly
baked, in McKeAzieb Patent oven: IL sIvays
sweet, white, nutritious, and is guaranteed to
weigh sixteen ounces
CAUTION "A great deal of Bread 10 8 Id for
''Bsvebner'sn which never came from COR 20 ,ab
lisbm Mt To prevent. as far as possiol this dis
honesty. we have supplied all our authorized Gro
GERS with fresh ample Cards, marked 500. TX
anlihe TOT yCurseiyes la25 I'm
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SPECIAL PRAY ER.-Tbe Executive Commit.
tee OF tue Socisty for the Increase Of the MINIS
Try OF the Protestant Episcopal Church request
the brethren Of the Church throughout the
country TO obserye Friday OF this week, the
18th Gay OF February, as q day for special
prayer In churches, in families and In closets,
that ~ would "please the Almighty God, by
His Holy Spirit, 10 incline the hearts Of man
faithful men TO dedicate themselves to the
holy ministry, and that He will direct and
prosper divinity students in their studies and
NJ them for their holy calling.
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COMMITTED FOR BURGLARY.-Noudav. he.
tscuves MeDeyitt and Bigley arrested Henry
Johnson, well-known colorsd Character. for
breaking into and robbing the hon AZ of Mr.
Cnaries A. Golden with the notorious Tom
Toioert, arrested for the same offence soms
time since, OF a quantity OF clothing and he'd.
ding. and Justice Walter committed him 20 iail
for court. - ~ JN>''
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GOING NoRrHwARp.-About o'clock, this
morning, large fiock Of wiia geese passed
over the city, In northweet direction, seek.
ing colder climate, and thereby indicating
that there Will be NO more severe weather. in
,nis iautnoe the present season. The main
nock. composed Of several hundred. were
mSnne as usual In the formation of q letter v,
while behind were scattered for Soma dista ncs
hundreds of others
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Y; n. BLISS, Esd City Surveyor. Ief, las,
nlenI iof New York on business connected
with his once, and will be absent for q week on
TWO. In the meantime the duties of the olii .
VIII be discharged by his assistant, Mr.. w. ID ).
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X STREET BRIDGR.-Mayor Bowen vestar.
Gay received letter from Messrs. Cofroda 4
90, OF Philadelphia, tie contractors Tor ths X
street bridge, over Rock creek, Announcing
here shortly, and tia; the work would be- inn.
media ely commenced.
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JnwELRY.-Prigg's One Dollar Jewelry
sore, No &s6 Pa. avenue, near st., receives
new styles every morning.
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AT CArTkRBURY they have q military s,n
sational piece, brought ont with much eclG. q
tne Tammany, IN New York, where 1t draN
iarge crowds. Besides this piece they have vi
the boards many other attractions
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DIR. LRNKRCIKR gave the mrs, of his eourse a
lectures last evening in the lecture room c
Columbia College. Tonight the lecturer viii
treat OF the BRAIN, the nerves, and the senses
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Two THOUSAND PILLOW TICKS for al pal
iows, 10 cents each; Blankets, Sheets, and Bed
Spreads. A. A. ADANsoA's q, SIC ON street, next
TO Penna avenue.
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fHB FIRE CONMIssIOHKRs.- meeting gi
called last evening OF the Fire COMMITS $40 ner
for the purpose OF perfecting arrangements {
receive visiting dremen on the ith OF Msrci
out no quorum being present, IL was deter
mined TO call a meeting on to morrow AFTER 90
at O'clock.
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BOYS IN BLUE.-Brigadier General Josiah
Venable, commanding I'd brigade Boys in Blue
has made the following appointments for stan
officer: Adjutant General, Clarence NJ Barton
Assistant Adjutant General, VIM. Boron
Quartermaster, VIM. +. Vermillion; Surgeon.
A w. Tucker; Chaplain, James Hill; AIDE de-.
Camp, Alex Mckenzie
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-02-17

THR yELoCfPKDB lxHIBIrIoH and ridio
school OF the Hamilton Brothers opens at "a
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TIE ATTENTION OF landlords is called "a IN q
superior advantages Offered under the plan o,
the Mercastile Agency, located Nc. iSel ~
street, between ID and E
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THE MERCHANTS OF this c,tv who ha va su n,
scrioed TO the Mercantile Agency have already
derived oenefite from its once, No. l99 7.h
street, between . and e,
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TESTIMONIALS.

=, This 10 70 certify that bad two Bunions f.
three years standing; also OhilbIains on both fee
Ior the last ten years Had peace day or nj shi
Have tried various remedies, but received ne re
LEI until commenced using Diapers Wonderful
MEDICAL Discovery. / obtain ed one halt ounce
bottle, which has effected . perfect cure
WIN. L. SEWARD. q. 8. Patent Once
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 18th day
81 January, 1859.
IDw r BROWN. Notary Public.
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THE COURrS.

CElhlFAL COURT, Judge Ftsbsr.-Tss cas-.
e. Huhdm IA DsnPssy. fc.-Yesterday, JAMS
Wsrden and "a Lannady, indie. FOR grand
larceny Orial eommenced on - day pre-
yiousD Were convicted Of petit larceny. In
the case OF Manlin Phelps, alias A. j. Mar ill.,
inolcted Tor grand larceny, the larry We're uu-
Soie 10 agree. James Barrett, indicted for
burglary, was found not guilty. The case OF
w. ii. DEMPSEY, indicted for an assault and
battery on Samuel A. Duncan, was callet,
when Mr.. Norris, who 10 associated with
Messrs. A. q. Riddle and : II. Drury, for the
defense. entered special plea 20 the effect to a.
Dempsey had been arraigned On the sam.
charge before Justice w alter, had plead guilty
and been fined therefor; and that q der the act
OF the 22d of February. 1867, he could not be
further prosecuted for the same often cA
Mesers. Cook and Muzzey appear with Gen
arlington for the prosecution, and 10 the plea
filed replication enying its tr nth.
THIS morning, after argument, the Court
overruled tue plea, and a verdict for the Uni
ted states was rendered. The Court no we YER
allowed the defendant to plead over, which ne
oecIDt 10 DO, but plea d f,0o cont Rdre II will
not coniend,) and the testimony was proceeded
with.
CIRCUIT COURT, Judge Cdrter-This morn
ing Hathaway agt Hoover; leave granted NJ
Thompeon TO amend replication. Pfieid & Co.
sgt Shreye; case dockrted and judgment af-
nrmto. Richmond and York River Railroad
aet National Bank of Metropolis trial re-.
sumCd.
ORPHANS Court, JUICE Purcen-Yestei =
day, the last VIII OF W. Ii. Gibson was Med,
inIIy proven, and admitted To PROBATE aud re =.
cord Letters trstamentarv were issued t.
Mar ma A Gibson. Laura N. " -iiIams q uali. .
nsd as admlntstratrix OF John Williams; bond
In stu, and Margaret Fitzgerald as eXscutiix
OF ID. FItzgerald bond in Si5,t00. The account.
OF me guardian of Fran els and Annie Clavlouy
were approved and passed.
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SPICERS BUTTER STORE,
- Ass 9Th street, betveen and r.
5000 lbs NEW YORK BUTTER, Just received
at Whole sale and retail. Prices low fe Is lmt
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FIRENEN's BALLs.-The firemen are maxi Il 2
arrangements for series of balls, the proofs
OF which will b. applied TO The purchase of
uniforms and preparing their apparatus tor a
grand parade on the ith OF March. The Frank.
lin Engine Company, No. !, give a bali on
FRIDAY night next al Odd Fellows Hail. aud
the Hibernia, OF the United States fire brigad.
give enc on the I'D OF February, at Carusi's
Saloon.
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TIE CONCERT AND EXHIBITION this evening
ny the Sunday school of Fletcher Chapel corr
Der 4tn street and New York avenue will NO
doubt BE- a very pleasant affair. The proceeds
are 70 Be spphed 70 The eenens OF the Sunday
school.
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Georgetown Advertisements

90 RALLY Hrf TgWEA OF GEORGE
n, meeting Of the GRANT AND COLrAy
I'll y i'll Ue held at Arb ct Hall, Georp town
TIDE Wednesday aVBNING, at O'Clock 10
Iatlfy the nominations for Mayor. Aldermen "A
CcuI ca men. All Republicans are requested TO at
tend Eminent speakers will he present to al ir.~s
the meeting. j b ADAMS pres
GAO +. OOAKLEY, secy. n NC r' II
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OFFICERS.


OFFICERS,
VLA ek, Phil adelphia, President
sAn OOVkE, Chairman Finance and Rxeea,,,
SSmmittee.
HkNRf d. COOKE, Wsshia ston, Vice Pres,
snd xetr.tv rshr' Phiisdelphis, seorets-
l. 8. TURNER. WASHINGTON Ass,.t.nt ss,,.,.-.
sHAo w. d, "A. u, Medical Director
MENTAL anv,sn,
II nanNSs SUM- bOAhD:
Army, W ashington o'ea ''s'7
UNITED STATS navy, Esshinssoaa' Dspsrtmen
TIE advantages ousred py this Oompsuy Are.
H W asnonA 80 OomDany, chartered By specia
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rRALLY' RErTT dWE OF GEORGE
a meeting of the Grant AND coL~.x
TbSs W. ne held At Esrsst Hail. GeCrs town
raiify The Tor Msycr. Aider@en %
Gem ciIm.n. All Republicans are reqneste,i 10 at
tse mnent speakers will he present to I'd ir'-s
!. GO Is GoAKLEY, seey. B. ADAMS PRES il
S TICKET, GEORGITOwE, D Z,
DR.. cHA E H' Z. onAers.
BENNY d. COOKE.
eEo tSs fST e F,s faiSfs'i;
Is fSS SSTSsk.
y TlsksA 4 s B sGttass:
pETER BlRRY, ST.,
s g! 4: dzs y RMAAEDrs' s,s-s
nFTO TIE VOTERS OF GEORGETOWN
CITIZENS TICKET.
HENRY q. SWEENEY.
srSJA ri zt sfITsh.
rs1 e. f aSE ks.L Gsa"''.
$ $!EEizs s.f SyS$sfss.
FkAkCIs WHEATLEY,
JOHN HiTCHEIL.
SAn6s A oRE % a;-rs
WlLLlHM MARBURY,
JOSEPH L. sIMMs fest
TTo THE PUBLIC.
Hsvpg been frequently asked by nv friend, WHY
was not on the Republican ticket viii oUiv AZ
that was nominated and elected By the Convln.
time did ss Sss could S1SiS ave Eng ,ss
Georgetown, D. c.. Feb. i G. isss. r. AEwAAS
N0IiCl Is AIRIBY GIVEN THAT THEIRS
Board q Hid:Ipsn q the asd instant. 70 al Ia :
'-l '''-'' CGiHfis. D. wELCH. Mayor
GEoRGETowN, p: o.. Ieb Is. 1889 fel5 ss~.s
EEORGITOwN FISH WHART
o s:s s,,,' z I'm b r;s:ys4 :. The C's
one year. IT,; from the lat Of M.rch lsss 70 les Of
n rs 8: . ss.s.. oHAs. D. wf Esso.
tn. y.Drsslsss:SHESs' EVE PEG PI rs l S,Y
SHds h e, e. and !: e
eenductins the Csmnissio1 Burners in Tio ~,
Grsip .HS other Produce, and psslsEs n ansno
W. b. DOUGAL.
Barcusb. 9 Do1eal. 1 csESisiT commend tie
new hrm to my customers and friends
fss-lp IS Water st., 6sOrssto.n. DC
THIe Is 10 GIVE NOTICE, fhst the sub
! scriber has obtained from the Orphans n art
Sf wsshing ton County In the Distrioe Of Comm
tate q JOHN FoLLEk, late Of wssSip aon
sssin.i the said deceased ere hereby s sr
to exhibit the sans. With the voaeners thereof
70 the subscriber. on or before the sd day a
JsppsrX next; they my otherwi:e BY Law Be az
under ny hand this 80 day Of ya-usry lssg
- d-iaW3Ws NARY FOLLER, Executiix
JAMES b. onEzg Ss.; = CO. :.
rUBs OLD BYE Wis. MHIEsIs. BRAsDIEs
go La avenue, bet. sth and 10Th SITS,
fea ain. south side.
VOC can ,.. es waE HTncx,,a ,.,
50 aIyILYy DhY GOODS aa6 fRISa,NG
sIoee :Ses IN street. bsswssG 4 aal \.
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WASHINGTON. @
bunion Of two years standing; hes been for eood
deal q the time 90 painful and badly swollen as q
unable me to wear shoe have tried many said To-
Dc remedies, bat have bad relief until com
FENCED usinG DRAPHeG WONDERFUL NED
ICAL DISCOVERY, OF which obtained one b Az
ounce bottle. and nov have no pain; can wear my
ooots wholly without any Inconvenience. and ha .
9TH street, between and r streets.
eunscrihed and sworn 70 before me, Justice d
!se Peace In and for Washington County, ID. c
WIN. MARTIN, p
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IHIrlD sfAfIs PArIsr oB1IO.,

WAsIIssror, b 3. ~ }, ,s,o
o. the petition Of CIIhHSi R6as IL IL; a,
As:sillOn, t,c.L county. Ohio lrsyfsS for he en-.
q Hay, isss. fetss.sd Hay 18th. Ia. 10, ~ i Sy.
Droysnsss IN Douhk eesred Hone Povers:
this efcs the On l1th dayof Aprii SSrt. xny Ssrso
~ oDsess ~ sxteeSon; Oeiesetess, aspcsi-
twenty days hsl6rs The day g 80.
asssvsv o,, :s;1sas t & y..:...
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SALES OF REAL EsTArR-Messrs. Green 4
ms, anctionsers, on Monday sold lots H.
Ig, ~, ar q 2l- IN square SIS, situated on New
known n the METROPOLITAN brewery with me
srcunds connected herewith and the machinery
ard bstures, under deed Of trust, To Geo. ".
Riggs, Esq Tor S;s.5tO also, yesterday, part Of
10; Y. in square 81, situated on + street be-
TWEEN 18th and l2fh. Il by IS feet 6 :. inches,
improved by tnres-story mastic front brick
house, TO Mrs Elizabeth Berret. for a. go
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os; - Bottles, g.
Sent to Ill Dsrts By express, On receipt Of money.
rs. DRAPER,
once No. Washington Building,
corner Pa svsnss end IN la noor.
from 80. -. tos .. n.
Beard ct the Kirhvooa Hovss.

WASHINGTON, Jan. Is, ~
N.B.-I en- resAy 20 enter into eontr,cf nj,
good and responsible Iersoas, myself 1akise IN.
aypfcation TO cure Danisus, Ohilblains and
Frosted Feet, or no pay. ~
10 lJ-ln II. Q. DRAPER.
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nsURANOK.

LEwIs JOHNSON q co.,
BANKERS,
PENNSYLVANIA AylEUB, ooRNBR 10TH
STREET,
DKALERs IN
Doh1ofIC AND FOREIGN DNOHANGE.
SeveFnnsnt and Corporation Bonds bought aud
An other Marketable Securities sold or bought
On commiseion fe lf-tf
eUr PaELPs. VS. oLssrsAp
H'sssesns Secretary.
CONNECTICUT MUTUAL LlFE IysUR,
ANCE COMPANY
HARTFORD. CONN.
Assets over
TWENTY FIVE MILLION DOLLARS.
GIORGl r. MARBLE, AGENT,
FEDERAL Bieck, Recon ~
Opposite Post Once Department,
&C S-u Corner 'th and ssi eets.
THE NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE coEPAn
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
WASHINGTON, ID. c.,
Chartered by Special Act Of Csnsre.s, A..
proved July Is, 1865.
CASH GAPIfAL.........,.. NJ 600 ov,
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AcCrDENT.-Yesterdaym morning, Mr.. j \
Power. proprietor OF the National BanR
Restaurant, on 18th street, opposite the
Treasury department, while in the ac, o.
lighting cigar accidentally tell through q
trap door b-hDd his bar leading to the cellar
breaking his right leg. and bruising OF her pnr.
lions OF has body. Surgical and was RENDERED
by DR. keasby, and this morning the wounded
man is doing well.
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SIxTR WARD REPUBLICAN CLUR.-a meet.
ing Of this club was held last evening ON 10th
street east the president, Charles Champion
II the chair. Resolutions were offered and
adopted endorsing Capt John Frazier for the
position OF City Postmaster, and praying Con-
gress TO pas thu oil transferring the duties Of
thr trustees Of the coiored schools 20 the trGs-
tees Of the public schools, over me -csIdant's
veto The following committee was an nouuc
90 reed nmepd suitable persons for wari ofti-
Csrs 81 the proper time Josiah Venabls. Nj
cbasI ShiDar. Henry Larman, Geo. II. NcRey-
holds, ". Il Moore, Henry Better, DIR. ; A III.
hckim, r. ID Gaines. w. Nicholson. and Clar-
soce NJ Barton, afteS W hich Mr. Abraham Dy-
son. General A. Grant and Rev. Mr.. Green
addressed the meeting. Adjourned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-02-17

ILLEGAL NoTING.-The grand jury OF the
Criminal Count are now engaged In taking - d..
umony in regard TO alleged illegal voting in
june LAST, and it is thought, from the fact that
the witnesses having come from almost every
themselves exclusively to the Fifth Ward case
(where a number Of soldiers OF the 18th iufau d.
try vo'ed) but intend 10, II possible, to finG q
true bill against all who violated the law ~
this respect in all sections OF the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-02-17

lHE NATIONAL FAIR ASSOCIATION
meeting OF some Of cur prominent ciiiz,ns was
held last night al the ~. James Hotel for the
p1rpCss OF forming an ORGANIZATION aud par
f'ctng arraDCements tor n spring meeting II
race horses a. the National race course near
this city. Among those present We're CllonaI
Charles VI. Alexander, CITY Postmaster; Col
Sp'er, OF Philadslphis: Ms ior A. g.. Richar Is, ,
Col Massey, sud Dr. Hays At half. past sew n
O'Clock Mr. GeOrge W Bunker was chosen
Chairman, and stated the object for W nich the
meeting was called The nams Of the associa.
non We nxsd as The Nironsi Far Associs-
ton OF the District OF CoIumb,a:'' af,sr which
COL Charles Nj. Alexander was elected prssi-
dent. Remarks were made by Colonels Alex
sndsr and Massey. Dr. Hays. and others, when
The MEETING adjourn ed till Friday evening
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Persons thus afhicted can have speedy and Der
fect cure warranted or money refunded.