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LIST OF AGENTS.

TlTuSyILLE, CHURCH RUN AND VICi,
TY-STEPliEN .OOF. Office, Hamilton's Gsa,
store address Titusville, Pa Assistant John VI
SERVER. -
TITUsvIILE, CHURCH RUN AND vICNl
TY-H. ii THOMAS. Once and address, MAI
sion House, 1itusville, Pa. 70
SHAMBURG AND vICINrTY-GEORGEi 4.
WIN. Office, Shamburg; residence, Titusyille, -
Assistant. A A. West
ENTERPRISE .FLEASANTVILLE, BEN AZ
FARM AND I4rEGLE W. GEO. .A'
VLlET Office and address. Cna.e House, Ps
antville. Assistant, Il. G. Huntington.
TIDIOUT AND WEST HlCKORY-CHdaAss Hdas
CLARK. Office and address, Express Office, Il''
oute. Pa. Assistant, T.. G Bearilsley
PETkOLEUM CENTRE AND yICINlIrl.r,.
LEVI MASON. Office and adire Petroleum 'e'
re, Pa. Assistant, Charles Blacklord -.
TARR AND BLOOD FARMS and District !'pt
IN Oil Creek and Cherry Run, from Story Farm /.
lcClintockville--JAh A AhESSAUNDERS. Addrss'
l'arr Farm, Pa. Assistants. Luther D. ssunde'
Charles w. Cochran and William Hoyt. ,,,,o
McCLlNT0CKVILLE, OIL CITY AND Rbn.
a; 5. WEST. Address, Oil City or Reno y
FkANkLIN, ALONG THE ALLEGHENY III, ",
Err: WILDER Office and address, Frankillm y ss 4
sCkuBs LASS, ROSTER FARM u PA HhdLHa,, hdH,,
LANp!NH-RICHARD W. REDPIELD,. opS. p0,.
and address, Scrubgrass, Pa Assistant, X W ="
tcrheld, address Emlenton, Pa. V =
WEST vlRGINIA--C. d. ANGEL, and >
OOK. Address, Parkersburg, West Virginia,
kobefts P6sroleum M TOrpcd3 -
g1ay3-dly.
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SorE.-The passage referred 70 by Judge Grier i
his former decision, Wallace, p. 2y9 adopted ~
applicable to this case was n. follows
at is usually the case, when any valuable d.cBy
cry Is wade, or any new machine of great ulity !:
invented, that the attention of The public ha. ben
turned TO that subject previously. and that may
persons have been making rrseaiche, and t4p,ii.
mens. PHILOSOPHERS anu mechanicians may nave
IN some measure anticipated ia their .p, cuIa,ior
.he possbiiity or probability Of sreh discovery Q'
invention; many experiments have beeL succesil.
y tiled, coming very near. yet falling short VI the
desired result They have produced nothing beue
Zeal The Invention whel perfected may Truly e
sid TO be the cumnaiin. point OF MANY eIpG'
men ;, not Only by the Inventor. hut by many Oia'
ors. tie ma! hay. prOiiied indirectly by the un.rr
cc-sful experiments and failures of othcis, but u
give. them no right to cia m share OF the htnOf G
the profit of the successful inventor 1t is whl
speculation has been reduced tp practice when e.
pertinent ha- resulted In di scoyerV and when tN
discovery has been perfected by patient ana eOniil
ued experiments when splne new CONT ound, ait
manufacture, or machine has been thu. prodlen
which Ii useful to the public, that the party making
becomes apublic beneiaCtor ard entitled to patent
"Anc yet when genius aud patitut pcrse'erAl;'
have at length succeeded, IN spite of siitels AL
SCOTS, some valuable invention or disco cry, h.s
seldom IL IL followed by reward Envy rdbs liz
or the honor, while specuators swiudcfs and D.
rates rob him OF the profits. Every unsuccessia
Experimental who did or did or did not cone yuJ
near making discovery now claim. II. Eyry on
who can invent an improvement or vary its ivIu,
claims right 10 pirate the original discovery. We
need not summons Morse, or Blanchard, or Wooc
worth 70 prove that this is the usual history Of e-
ry great discovery or invention.
"The present case ADDS another chap,er 10 M.
long and uniform history Wallace. Z. U Re-,
ports p. 2o2
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|1I|]![4|lRSH11cIA'
&lZZZ VIII BE- 2ZzZ

10 any p4fsOu pro, u.ln- aIy iii.ulctuc anle TO
show third as many living permanent cures as
pr. Filters Vegetable RheumatS Remedy; and
further reward of Sl90 for any case Of Chronic or
lnhammtaory rheumatism Neuralgia Rheumatic
-ague, Sciatica ard rheumatism of the Kidneys ii
will not cure. The Rheumatic Syrup is used in
wardy only, pleasant to the taste, and guaranteed
free from injurious druOs. 1t is not Quack nedi'
cine, but the scientific prescription of Jos T.. Filter
NJ. d., Professor of TOxicology and Chemistry
graduate Of the celebrated University of Pennsvs
vania, A d. 1898 whOsa entire professional life &.
been devoted specially to this disease. This pre-,
aratlon under solemn oath is cOnscientiously be-
leved to he the only positive reliable, infalible
specific ever discovered The proof that no other
specific exists 10 found in every,community in per
sons afflicted for many years and still suffering. If
physicians could cure 1t If specific did exist, this
would not be so--a fact that must be universally
admitted The oft deceived sufferer may wisely
lers Rheumatic Syrup will cure his case. The
protection offered to sufferers against imposition is
in legally signed contract which will be forwarded
without charge to any sufferer sending by letter a
description OF aflliction; this guarantee will state
the exact number of bottles warranted to cure and
in case OF failure the money paid Will be returned
to the patient. No other remedy has ever been
ical advice. with certificates from prominent ply
scians, clersymcn etc. who have been cured ter
all other treatments have failei, sent by letter
gratis. Afflicted cordially invited to write for ad
vice 70 the principal office. % South Fourth Street
Philadelphia, Pa. DIR. Filters Rheumatic Syrul
is sold by drugeits
NJ. s SIMMONS,
Sole Agent, Petroleum Centre Pa
vile, Pa.
4, R, CnAMBERLIN & CO., Sole Asts Rous
yille IA.
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A CAR

Clergyman, while residing in South America
IS missionary, discovered a safe andssmpe rem
edy for the Cure oil Nervous Weakness, Eacly Do
and the whole train of disorders brought on by
bane ul and vicious habits. Gieat numbers have
been cured ,y this noble remedy. rompted by o
desire to benefit the afflicted ana unfortunate, will
send the recipe foe preparing and using this medi
cine in scaled enveope,sto any one who Il. eds it,
free OF charge. Address Jos. IT. INMAN, Station
D, Bible Huusc, n. Y. City.
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TWENTY PER CENT.
OPINION OF JUDGE GMEW

As write with difficulty can only state the Con
clu-ons TO which my mind has come after G. nh
examination OF this case.
The complainant has exhibited patent dat,l
25th Of April, lsd5 This Is prima iacic evidence Of
good title, and puts on the respondent, the bun.
den of proof that the patent is void or worthless.
need not repeat my remarks IN the case vt Good.
year vs. Day q Wall, {. L. Rep; -&9j but nov
adopt them a. afording rule oi decision which az.
pie, clearly To the present Gaze.
As the infringement OF the patent is admits
the only question Will be rs 10 the validity Of CON
plainanis patent OF April -, 1855.
Il was after speculation had been reduced 10
practice. and after repeated experiments. ih., u.
Complainant succeeded In over coming the prtlatts
3nd iguo iancc of the people Vll the subject stI
pcrsuauing the public that his invention va, l.lf
after he had established its great udity aud ,au,
aud when his genius and patient perseverance, in
spite O sneer- and scuil-,' were tomptely srt
CO -sful that Rccd, who hud before mode cltpr.
ments ON The same subject. and was uu-Ucc,tsu.
aud after purchasing one or more complainant tt
pcloes, he applied on the lst ufNovcn.ber, lSg,,
tor Il paiout for substantially the same oum5llA.
uns Of devic,s and machine NAMED In ouupia b,
ants patent; On the 10Th Of tue same monIh d.
respondents formed themse ives into company ti
cor poraton called 'lhe Heed TORI edo tGmgarL'
the purpose Of p'rating the complainant 10
vention, aud supporting the eApensee OF tigaio..
and thus deiraud him Vl the illIis. They have psi
served. oven amer the prelimary injunction wl
properly granted by tit district Judge
Let n degree be entered for COM ain0I for per.
petua inJuu ctiou; and - Master, appuinte to al.
An account ac.Vldingy to the payer ~ fthe.bil a,
Il. {. uIlEk, Jucgs.
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AGENTS WANTED FOR
THE YEAR Or BATTLES !

The History of the War between France and Ger
many embracing also Paris under the Commune
5O illustrations 642 pages; price. 50 so; $4,000
copies already sold. The only comple'e work.
Nothing equals it to sell. Making 1000 copies per
month now. In English and German. Terms un
euualled. Outfit $ %, Address II. 5. GOOD
SPEED & CO., 81 Park lioy, New York.
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SIITROIECM TOBPEDOr
TORP EDCES,
THE ROBERTS
PETROLEUM T0RpED0 CO.
Office ut the
RED PLANNING MILL,
Cor or OF pine and second Streets.
Near the KatiroadJ
.' H1 TITUSVILLE, PA.

Owing to the large and increasing demand form,
Roberts Torpedoes, and the late decision of IN.
Commissioner of Patents In refusing to Wm Rcd
patent, a.id the decision of judge j.. G. ,hicr m,
,sining the Robsrts' patent they have LOWERED
the price OF their Torpedoes
TWENTY PER CENT.
40 that every Operator can afford 10 Try T0rpec,
before abandoning Well.
1hc following Is the decision rendered by Judg,
Grier GU the twenty seconu (22l day OF September.
ls,,g in the United States Circuit Count ut lnIaCe
phia The case was argued three DAYS by Charr.
N. Keller of New York, b. b Lucas and ; A. pu,.
vance of Pittsburgh, for defendants, aud Georg.
Harding OF Philadelphia, anu George H. Ihlisly. n
Pittsburgh, for phtlnti.
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GEORGETOWN.

VERDICT IN THE observation-disclosures
SHOOTING CAsE-The jury in the case of Hill
death are already familiar to the readers of rHE
STAR, met at the third precinct station house
yesterday, and after hearing the evidence of sew
eral witnesses, rendered verdict that the cause
OF the death Of said Hutchins was Inflammation
OF the brain and spinal cord, produced by pistol
shot, and that the said pistol was discharged by
the hand of William Nj. Nicholson; and further
mat said shooting was done in self-defence.
PROGRESS OF THE BRIDGE-srREET IMP ROVE
MENT-The new Bridge-street sewer has been
about lG0 feet west. The bottom half OF the
sewer has been laid as far mp seventy-five
rect west OF Montgomery street, and the trench
Is now ready for the brick work nearly to Greene
street. All OF the workmen are employed be-
street.
SALE OF CoRS.-Thirty-fve hundred bushels
OF white and yellow corn were sold yesterday at
white.
No 1SoUEsT.-The coroner does not deem it
necessary to hold an inquest in the case of the
coiored woman, Nellie Ridgley, whose death by
burning was reported In yesterdays STAR.
The COAL TRADE-Since Sunday schooners
have been coming in daily, and there are now
lying in the river about twenty sail. These are
being rapidly loaded with coal and dispatched
northward. Owing to the recent scarcity of
schooners coal has rapidly accumulated at the
wharves, and it is estimated that at least IS 900
tons are now awaiting shipment. For some I'M
explained reason but few coal boats are arriving
by the canal. If schooners continue to arrive
the trade will doubtless be bysk until naviga-
ton closes
THE WHEAT MARKET.-Since our last report
George Waters has received $500 bushels of
wheat and Hartley & Brother $500 bushels.
The sales on Change to-day were 2 200 bushels
at Sl5o, 800 at S1.50k and 256 at Sl.50. The
balance &c 544 bushels) held over. Market dull
and prices lower.
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80 b prepare for its superstruotrr; nov there
sIs. z.s }. q s.sefs4, That. yrcyised tss, ts.s
act shall be submitted 20 the people - The neue
sotes esss Cor nsmsST. Of he Lsesisiys ksssSI
a. snoh election: Asf Trortaea tstA That this act
srss. q the uS ss Il. shs eSvsTsSr shall Be-
and be q hereby. suthortEet o. subscribe, IN the
Of the Piedmont and PSsoaSc Railroad CSGpG9y, 20
an amount not eSeeeding an hundred thousand Dol.
ts made, sstisfActory avnce shall Be FURNISHED %
the Board OF Public works that such srbscripticn
srsdns Of aid road. and sssisfscsory s1SrSstees
shall be given b. said Board that the amount sui
thai ssid work vii be eompisssa within re tissS
necessary Go avail Of said guarantee q the Pennsyh
'sTtIsr. That said road shall BE- oonstruoteS non
some point on the Potomac river ~ eeOrCetown
Which shall be Satisfactory 90 said Board ~ Public
SIC. :. Asd e,u t,rta~ s-aa.s. That IN order 70
oyeSSor r't erry sg1hoT, fs ".
tered or coupon bonds q the District Of Columbia
lace, sail be sssSed by h Gov srSSr aud seorstsry
Of the District and shall be rodeomAhle twenty years
half yearly, 20 smodnt necessary 90 provide said
sum OF six hundred thousand doll.rs and 20 sell sad
mont and oscse RSFoSS So@psny !; 4 such tine.
and IN spss smogRts 2. may be Esuired bE n. pre,
6onds shall net be sold a. lover rate than ninety
SIC 5. Asd o u fsTftsT esaefsd, That In order 20
meet the interest 90 accrue on sid bonds, there
shall oe levied annually tan OF siN pr cent, OF
such lower rate Ms may suffice, on every hundred
dollars Of the assessed value of real and personal
estate in said District, the proceeds Of which tax
shall constitute special fund pledged Ter the pay-
nj % said Interest
SIC. Z. ksa - a. JSTfheT esaofsd, That the Gov
ernor hereby requested thu 70 be duly
published before the neat general election. a. re-
Quired BY the fourteenth section Of the charter %
the District of Columbia. TACT Of Congress of Fct-
rusry twenty one, eighteen hundred aud seventy
onel and by suitable proclamation o submit IL D
same the people, and prescribe the form in vhios
u shall be voted upon.
CHARLES L. HULsE.
Speaker q the uonso of Delegates.
WILLIAM STICkNEH.
President q the Council.
Approved. August 10, ISL.
II. ID. COOKE. Governor. aual sn
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CITY ITEM s..

BLUE CLOTH CoETs, Black Cloth Coats, Blue
Diagonal Goats, Olive Cloth Goats, and various
other shades of Goats, with Vests to match.
Handsome Pantaloons to correspond.
Handsome Suits for youth
large and varied assortment ready made.
GEO. g. HENNING,
40 It'll street, n. w.
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NOTCH AND PROCLAMATION BY THE
to authorize an b scs s snisd
mont and Potomac Railroad Company upon certain
Of District and prsscTbns the form n IL
II shall be voted upon.
DIsTRIcr OF OoLUnBIA, August n, l0l.
ss = =; Ps
end Ro%sS IS:S
ss oS t Be- Nm
s snS sS. d.s &. the.
shall be By printed tickess Snd TIE tkess for -
cot shall contain the vords-
can oct 70 authorize ssbscri,t,oo IA N. .socs =,
tickets sssinss said scs shs contain shs word ana
.An act % suthor,..e s : snbscr,,.,o, N ar
Of ths Piedmont and Potomac RsiiroaS oomseSy
yR9a, certain conditions" approved August 18th,
Deesstes Of aid District shall be conducted. sad
pc hsssso sab'0aned, and pqblicston thereof E
Governor Of the District Of Columbia.
Az ACT - authorize subscription 10 the stock Of
the fisdn1nt and Potomac Railroad oompny
,N4 .sasd - as Isssslsssss As.ss.sx q a.
Pc Rs',ss. q 0s..s.sss Thss shsrsss e believe
80 .S s %. q Ess
s :s e & z. 8 s. .ss. s' &: Z
=. "a
and I'D rss vses :sls
snty may Ie required vhensvsr, e any time within
ten niss or more q aid rosd shs 3 rssdy for
e: az az ~: "a F sssss 81 60. s' 81:
reed COMPANY 10 locate md 0aoe e0eR ~ rooo %
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OFFICIAL.

OrIrIgIAEtd Ig1BLLIG Ga ss o. TN ACT OF
August ~, lSl. FIXING THE TINE FOR
HOLDING GENERAL ELECTIONS IN TIE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
An ACT fixing the time for holding ths General
Elections in the District 81 Columbia.
DJsfrtcf ~ C0lsRlbta, That the general elections
therein shall be held the fourth Wednesday Of
November Of each year.
SEC. 2. Asd Be Il fxTfAsy ssaefsd, That whereas an
emergency exists for the immediate taking effect Of
this act 1t Is hereby declared to be In force from and
after its approval By the Governor.
CHARLES l.. HULSE,
Speaker Of the House Of Delegates.
WILLIAM STICKNEY,
President Of the Council.
Approved, August 10, ISL.
II. ID. COOKE. Governor. an Ism
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GoKTz PATENT REFLKCTINe GAS AND
LAMP SHADES will save one-half of the guam
tty OF gas or coal Oil consumed without the use
of them. They are cheap and durable. A. Ro-
senthal, No 4O4 It'll street, is the agent for them
and also for GOetzs Double cone Chandelier
RedectQrs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-10-24

The INJUNCTION CAsE-Ddris ct al. Us. Cook.
et dt-At 1870 O'Clock to-day Mr.. Cook closed
his argument, and w. 5. Cox, Esq, commenced
his argument on the part of the petitioners, and
was speaking when our report closed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-10-24

FROM the National News Company we have
Zadkielis wonderful Almanac, for the 'year of
dlscord' 1872; also, the latest numbers of Har-
pers Bdzdr, Frank Leslie's Illustrated Nesusp1-
per, and the San Francisco Weekly Bulletin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-10-24

OUR NEW STYLES OF CoRsKTs and some
new improved have just come from our factory
In Europe, and shall be sold to defy any compe-
uti0n. Every pair warranted to be q perfect flt
U. BAUM, Corset and Hoopslkirt Manufacturer
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IT WILL BE SEEN from the notice elsewhere
that the Republic Insurance COMPANY which Is
reported to have offered to pay % per cent of
its losses is not the New York company of that
name, of which MeSsrs. VIM. l.. Bramhall s. Co.
are the agents in this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-10-24

THOMAS JOYCE has accepted the contract
awarded him for laying flag footway and gut
tiers on the north side of New York avenue,
from south side Of NJ street to west side OF North
Capitol street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-10-24

1T WAS STATED in the city morning papers
yesterday that a money drawer had been found
in the enclosure of Mr.. A. w. Denham at the
corner of 10Th and L streets. Yesterday it was
ascertained by the police that the drawer had
been stolen out of a small provision shop kept
by colored man named Harrison Bundy, on Z
street, between 18th and 10TH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-10-24

PATENTS have just been issued by the Patent
ONCE TO the following citizens of Washington:
cap and other papers, and to Samuel Ross, for
a lamp burner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-10-24

HALLS Vegetable Sicilian Hair Remover re-
stores to bald heads fine healthy growth ofhair,
If the hair cells are not closed up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-10-24

REPORTED SALE OF RAILROAD AND STEAM
BOAT LINE.-There was a rumor on the streets
this morning that the Richmond, Frederick
burg and Potomac Railroad and the Aqua
Creek line OF steamers had been purchased by
the Pennsylvania Central Railroad Company
for 40 600 ,O00 but the president of the road re-
ported to be sold, who was in this city on Satur-
day last, knew nothing of it.-Atexdndrid Gazette
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-10-24

HUMAN HAIR in Switches, Curls, Chateleen
Braids in all shades have inst been imported by
Chas. Baum, who intends to make this a new
branch Of his well-known establishment, 4OS 18th
street. Ladies 60 and see the new styles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-10-24

"HAvE You SEEN 1T ?''-The beautiful
straight brim soft indented crown Hat, with or
without the feather, at FRANC, the Hatter's,
next to the Original Francs, 433 It'll street,
between ID and 4.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-10-24

HOTEL Experimentation the hotel
Accommodations of Washington bid fair to be les
to the travelling public to know that they are to
be improved in quality-at least in one respect
Both Wizards and the Ebbitt House are having
an elevator put in for the comfort of their
guests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-10-24

KID GLOVES for ladies and gentlemen. The
best Dollar Gloves imported; also, a novelty in
first class Glove. Ladies be early and secure
good choice in calling at G. Bsum's Kid Glove
Depot, 40S It'll street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-10-24

he sufferers at Chicago has been shown more by
iaborers, mechanics, and poor persons generally,
than by any other class. Not content with what
they have already endured, the Chicago fremen
ton of one nth Of their salaries If the other CITY
and county officials will follow their example.
Could anything be finer than this?
HA Deyonshire mother strangled her two
children with q nightcap string.
H"Eupeptic dishes" are an advertised at
traction at Tennessee barbecues.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-10-24

FRENCH AND ENGLISH WoRsTED COATS AND
VESTS, ready made or to order.
1921 EIsEMAN q Bro, 500 It'll street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-10-24

CoRNs, &C.-Dr. White, chiropodist, No. 635
18th street, opposite Treasury, Washington, and
No. North Charles street, Baltimore, success
fully treats Corns, Bunions, Ingrowing Nails,
&C., without pain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-10-24

SINGING BIRDs.-The ladies should NOT fa,,
to secure a bird from the collection now being
sold at Latimer s. Cleary's auction rooms. If h
the finest collection they have ever had.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-10-24

FIFTEEN STYLES OF BUsTLRs and the latest
novelty in Hoopskirts are now at exhibition at G.
Baum's HoOpekirt and Corset Factory, 4OS It'll
street. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-10-24

FROM PHILIP & SoLoNoNs we have a sample
Of Reynolds Economic Book Back, which seems
to be most desirable article for n ose rerairtna
something between the common desk tahisf s,,S
q regular memorandum book '
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-10-24

The HIGHEST POINT IN THE CITY-A few
days since two well-known citizens entered into
wager as to the highest curb point above tide
water IN the city. The services of the Surveyor
for the Board Of Public Works, VIM. FORSYTH.
were called into requisition. when he gave the
following list Of the highest attitudes above tide
Water:-BOundsry and 18th streets, 129K feet;
corner 18th and streets. square 339, 100 \ feet:
capitol, top OF granite base, s9s6; East Capitol
and LIST street, s5H; 18th east and ID north, sc
teet- candy" was the loser of a game supper
for "Gus" and their mutual friends, he having
bet on the corner Of 1Ith and y ''fOr high'', and
the result was that Miller's KlOman House was
last night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-10-24

"THE WITCHES OF NEW YORK" made their
appearance at Wallis Opera House last night to
very large and delighted audence-Mr Albert
w. Aiken assuming very cleverly four of the
leading characters, and fully demonstr ating his
ability as an actor in certain lines. The play is
highly sensational, and is crammed full of thrill
ing scenes and exciting situations. The bowie
knife conflict is very effective. "The witches'
may be seen at Wallis every night this week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-10-24

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIo.-I. Becker & Co.
successor to P. Wallach, dealer in mems youths
and boys clothing, have received an entire new
stock Of goods, which they are selling at the
lowest market price. Those in want of clothing
or gents furnishing goods, would do well to call
and examine their goods before purchasing
elsewhere. l. BECKER & Co.,