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DARIS, VIENNA AND LONDON
III FANCY GOODS.

nARIS, VIENNA AND LONDON
FANCY GOODS.
TRkyELING BAGS. JAWEL GASES,
POOKET-BOUks, F0LIOe,
LETTER CA0Eb, &C.
d. St NV. GAIT, Bro. 4 CO.
GAM 'r1"l. g
BOYS, YOUTHS AND CHILDRENS
FNlI ON6 Wrieter CyOfhSseG.
SUITABLE FOB SCHOOL AND DRESS WEAR.
full stock DRESS SHIRTS, UHDD1SHIHfS and
DRAws; ali eisee. Special attention gisea to thts
branch Of the business.
Purchaser would do ven to drop I'm and get n
idea OF the tasty style and low prices, ct
WALL, ROBINSON CO.,
ocl9u 92l PennA. ave. bet. oh and 10Th -.
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G f o r G. ETOW

HE POTOMAC Boat CLUB have received an
invita- lion from the class of ~ at the ANNAPOLIS
Naval Academy to row friendly race The sub
the club. -
The STEAMER LADY OF THE LAKE did not
leave her wharf at Norfolk on Saturday last.
owing to the storm, and in consequence will be
delayed one day in making her trip 10 this port.
ARRIVED. = The steamers Columbia and
Georgeanna arrived from Baltimore yesterday
with general merchandise.
fREsENTATION.-WesterR Star Lodge, G. L.
o. r., Of this city, yesterday paraded The streets
preceded by colored band, and afterwards
proceeded to Bethlehem Church, where the
lodge was presented by their lady friends with q
pa,r "a siver candiesticks and several beautiful
hR. PKTKR F. WILSON, whose illness was no.
lced In last nights STAR, is still in q critical
cohdiuon at his residence in this city, we regret
to state. He is afflicted with hemorrhage of the
lungs, and 1t is scarcely possible that he can re-
cover. The report of his death in one of the
morning papers Is mistake.
THn RIVER did not freeze over last NIGHT
owing TO the high winds. Had there been no
WIND navigation would have again been closed
TIE CANAL.-The water was LEFT into tho
Georgetown level of the canal this morning for
the purpose OF floating out the empty boats.
After this is done the water will be Withdrawn
and the level put in order. President CLARK
writes that the entire line will be in operation
by the 9TH inst. The mills along the line of the
canal are ready to begin operations the moment
the water is turned in.
ANOTHER RUNAwAY.-Last evening, about 3
O'Clock, the horses attached to an anbulance
belonging to the signal corps at Fort Whipple.
took fright when at this end of the Alexanfiria
aquedsct and ran at full speed across the bridge,
the driver being unable to control them Just
after leaving the bridge on the Virginia side.
the rear wheels Of the wagon ran off and the
driver was thrown out. The horses continued
on with the remainder of the vehicle to Fort
Whipple, where they were caught. The driver
was not seriously injured.
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- Mrs James W. Mayes, Of Fulton, Nv,
shoots wild geese On the wing, taking their
heads OF each time.
Miss Ellen l.. Fletcher. of Charlestown.
n. H., having learned the trade has opened n
jewellers shop, and the watches Of all the youne
men in town are out Of order in consequence.
- The challenge Of the Paris crew, of St.
Johns, has been accepted by the Biglin crew,
place on the Harlem river in june or July for
81 900 or $1,000 side.
VDr. Slade, the medium, astonshed Hart
ford reporter by making the spirits" tug at his
clothes, run slate pencils up his sleeves, steal
ms handkerchief, and behave generally in any
but spiritual fashion.
Duelling is apparently sine qua non of
German university education. Two of the fe-
bout in which one lost an eve and the o,ber n az
the tip Of her nose sliced OF.
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A l. E x A n DRIA.

LUCKY ESCAPE AT the house of Mr.. Thomas
Downey, on Oronoco street, ON Saturday morn
ing last, his son, Thomas a lad about fonrfeen
years OF age, was going through the manual ex-
ercise with Mr.. David W atkins as a spectator.
having used . shot gun for while, he laid 1t
1t at Mr.. Watkins, pulled the trigger A tre.
mendous explosion occurred, but the load went
by MT w., and after tearing q hole through the
BACK OF . sofa lodged in the wall. The gun had
been heavily loaded by Mr.. Downey 70 shoot
thieves.
CoHrERlHcE.-The Baltimore Conference of
the u. r. Church, South, to which the church
IN THIS city belongs, will commence in Warren
Ton ON Wednesday next. Mr.. G.. H. Robinson is
the lay delegate from this district.
END OF THE COAL FAMINR.-The coal
famine which has existed in this city for a
month past has happily ended. Two careoes
arrived this morning and others are reported in
the river and are expected hourly.-Gazette, last
ercRiRg. WV
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CITY ITEMS.

COLDS AND COUGHs.-Sudden changes of
climate are sources OF Pulmonary and Bronch-
ial affections. Take at once ''Broloa's Bronchial
Iroekss," let the Cold, Cough, or Irritation OF
the Throat be ever SO slight 60
TO THE Wabor's Com pound
q Cod Ltcer Oil and Lime, without possessing
the very nauseatiDg flavor OF the article as here
tofore used, is endowed by the phosphate of
lime with healing property which renders the
OIL doubly eheacious. Remarkable testimonials
OF its efficacy can be exhibited to those who de-
sire to see them. For sale by A. B. Wpbor, Che
mist, No. l66 Court street, Boston. 60
FOB CoRNs, Bunions, Chillblains, Ingrowing
n ais, &C, visit DR.. Whites rooms, No. lbs 15tE
street, opposite Treasury Department, Washing
ton; No. North Charles street, Baltimore.
The MOST celebrated and successful Lstrobe
Heaters and Slate Mantels in the world; also,
Chandeliers, Gas Stoves and Weather Strips, at
Hamilton q Pearson's, No. 4, Y. n. O. A. Build-
ing, 9Th and ID streets.
THERMOMETERS and Barometers are repaired
and made to order by Hempler, near Ak street
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Cor ENOUGH OF IT.-The jury in the ITCH
borne case have informed the court that they
have heard sufficient evidence wherein to base q
verdict and an adjournment has been taken
until Wednesday, in order to allow Sergeant
Ballantine, counsel for the claimant, to consider
as to his future course
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The general assembly OF South Carolina
have passed . concurrent resolution referring A
memorial OF the woman suffragists to Q special
Joint committee to report during the session
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Condemned Locals.

ArSen =. Brewer has been promoted from q
brst Ia a second class cIerk$hip in the bureau Of
statistics, 20 date from January LIST.
The al~rms Of fire last evening during the
prevalence of the high wind we're for the burn
ing out OF ehimneys.
A vessel arrived at the eth-street wharf YES
teIday with cargo of granite blocks, for
belgian pavement 10 be laid in this city. The
cargo Is Yrom James river, Va
MT ID. e. Boatman, well and favorably known
IN this city, having received an appointment of
inspector OF customs in the Cincinnati custom
house, left here last evening to enter upon dis.
charge of his duties.
During the reception of the Japanese En-
bsssy at the White House Yesterday, a pick
pocket relieved Mr.. Samuel Staley, a clerk in
the Third Auditors ONCE, of his pocket book
containing ais.
Richard W. Tompkins, n 81. 500 clerk in the
DKuict collectors Office, resigned on the LIST
instant, TO accept position as book-keeper in
the Freedmens Savings Bank. David Warner
v as promoted TO MI the vacancy, and Thomas
y. Wairiek was appointed, vice Warner pro-
Noted.
The Trustees of the Union Benevolent Asso-
citation OF COlOTed Men have purchased a site of
about seven acres OF ground, on Rock Greek, a
short distance beyond Boundary street, for
cemetery. A vault has been completed, and
other improvements made The bodies inferred
in the old buryiDg ground on 18th stree. will be
removed at an early day, and the place sold.
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A RAILROAD PRESIDENT CONVICTED OF
FRAUD.-Andrew j. Jones, late president of the
western Railroad Company, charged with
fraudulent issue of bonds of the COMPANY, was
tried before the Supreme Court OF Moore coun-
ty, n. c., lat week, convicted, and sentenced
to pay fine Of $40 900 and one years imprsOn-
ment in the penitentiary. He takes an appeal
to the Supreme Court.
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OBeERvRR.

The PENALTY FOR PERJURY.-In answer n
correspondent as to the punish ment for per-
jury in this District, we would state that under
the act OF March I'd. 1881, the punishm ent fcr
perjury or subornation Of perjury is imprison-
ment and labor in the penitentiary for from two
70 ten years, and for the second offence from We
10 fifteen years.
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/" Reserved Seats"

EDITOR STAR:-Notcing your impartialitv in
conde mining and bringing to the notice of the
public each monopoly and imposition that we
are from time 10 time forced to endure, your
ton to the existence of one OF the most con-
temptlble lmpOsitioRs that the people of WASH
ngton have had to contend with for a long
time. Ii Is in q feature of the management OF
the SatIonai Theater. 1t is generally under
stood, where one enters q theater and purchases
ticket for q certain portion of the house, that
he - entitled to any seat in that portion of the
mouse not previously engaged aud checked of
In the box sheet. and Of this privilege he ayails
himself, and from the seat selected witnesses
, ,in petior nance lnmolested and without addi-
lonal charge; and such was the custom at the
National when there were other places OF
amuse ment In operation in this CITY: but since
competition has disappeared, q system of
imposition heretofore unknown to amuse-
ment seekers has been inaugurated. I'm
and lady enter the Theater, tickets are pur-
chased. say, for the dress circle, and presented
at the inner door, where the parties are admitted
to that favorite portion Of the house, the usher
then, with an extraordinary degree of polite
ness, advances and inquiries Of the gentleman If
seats are desired, to which inquiry as a matter
OF ooure, An affirmative reply given, the usher
Inen informs him that by paying an additional
zee OF = cents each he and the lady will be al
Sweu 70 SIT down; otherwise, they will be allowed
e inc Prsnsge OF standing during the perform
shce, and At the same time viewing rows of
empty seats marked reserved meaning re-
serSeo TOT 70 cents extra Rather than annaer
mean In the presence OF his lady. the sdditia.ai
sum u PAID and the gentleman made to know
,;,r nc n 1 70 succumb to snail piece of ras-
cai'y. rms Is certainly q monopolv of III.
worst type, and in justice to the piay-soins ns's
pie II Is To be hoped that you will use the 49,
Of your valuable paper TO denounce it.
OBSERVER.
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BOOKS, STATIONERY, &c.

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A Biaory S of the Revival Of the Gothic Art. BY
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mari gu PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
SPECIAL NOTICE TO SUNDAY SCHOOL
TEACHERS AND SCHOLARS
Having large stock Of JUVENILE BOOKS left
over from the holidays, ofer them 90 the Tsach
ers and Scholars of the Sunday Schools Of this city
az per cent. discount frcm the publishers rate.
Try and England and We make th,s o,tar 70 - '.a,
our surplus stock.
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1ol5 Pennsylvania avenue,
fet2s corner nth street.
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Patty J, Novel By the author of T" ROOkstOne.n
The hystery- Of Orcivsl. Translated from the
French Price 70 cente.
i've pI fIanses Tor Pearl By Mortimer Collins
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a Leaf innhe Storm. BY Onida. Price 50 esats.
wig M:n .Ps wiid Es..a. BY ooionsI Cumming
wiltred Cumbermede. By George Macdonald Price
Can the Old Love, A Novel. Price 2, cents.
How to Live on Dime and Half Day. Price Is
pentics. Pharmacy, &c. Price 50 cents 81 inefA'
John yaspers Secret. Sequel 20 Charles Dicken.
"Mystery Of Edwin Drood." Price 81 rs. febi
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N6TIOE.
AND BEHsH s66SSK SnsAAEEh sfh6Tos sTohI
LITHOGkAPHINQ, ENGRAVING, PRINTING
AND BINDING DONE TO ORDER
The public invited 20 call and en- anime ON
eW sock. BEN. y. FRENCH,
Under National Metropolitan Bank,
and next door 70 Jay Cooke q %
ee0-u WashinGton. d.
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MEDICAL DEPARTMENT, GEORGETOWN COL
LEGE.-ln our notice of the commencement of
this institution in yesterdays issue, it was erro-
neously stated that "JOhn A. Bolles LID
will deliver the address to the graduating class,
tory" Judge Bolles ard Mr.. Gassaway will
deliver their respective addresses at the COM
mencement of the Medical Department of
columbian College, to be held in Lincoln Hall
on Thursday evening.
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HOUSE UNROoFKD BY THE WIND.-Tbe
wind last night blew off the tin roof OF house
NO l222 18th street, occupied by Mr.. s. Stotf,
leaving the whole upper portion of the building
struck the house of Mr.. Chapman, a neighbor of
MI Stott INJECTING considerable damage just
before the disaster TO Mr.. Stotts house, two
Ihdles mad left the apartments under the roof
when the crash took place, thus saving them
selves, in all probability, from being crushed to
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TORTURED by HER acknowledgement in
Closet and Fed on Bread and Water-An inbu-
man wretch named Hitter has fed from De
troit, Mich, in consequence of the exposure OF
his horrible cruelty to his wife. About sixteen
days ago 1t was ascertained that Mrs. Hitter
was missing. When inquiry was made, the
man answered that she had gone home to her
friends, and after time prOfessed to have re-
celved letter from her. Afterward, when he
went out, he took the eldest child along, and
had the youngest one cared tor by a neighbor-
ing family. On Sunday last the oldest child
was questioned about her mother, and began
crying, saying that her father wonld kill her il
she told. Yesterday afternoon the man went
out as usual, and two women went to the house
forced open the door, and after a short search
found the wife shut mp in a closet, where she
had been prisoner for two weeks not once
being allowed to leave ii. There was net space
enough for her to lie down, and she was COM
Pelled to stand up or sit in q cramped position.
shocking was 10 term to be applied to the con-
dition OF the closet and the woman. Her entire
food bad consisted of bread and water and she
was so weak that she could hardly stand. The
husband had repeatedly told her that he would
cut her throat IL she spoke loud word and she
said that he often whipped the children for the
sole purpose of tOrturihg her.
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REAL ESTATE SALEs.-B. H. Warner real
estate broker, has sold a three story brick
house, No. 1902, 9th, northwest, to W. w. Met
cali Tor SO 800. Also, sold for W. W. MetcaIf,
Esq, lot !, so. 94:j, for 5000
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LOAN OFFICES.

"A I Ckl
HEDZBERG'S LOAN OFFICE,
Established in the District in lss2, il
REMOVED TO 62l STREET
BETWEEN 6rH AND 7TH STREETS N. W.,
One Block Above theFormsr Stand.
In connection with ND 16an ONCE have opened
asALkSROOM for tne sale OF Unredeemed Mer-
chandize, in 621 Louisiana avenue, thus securing
Two entrances fronting on two separate streets,
which makes this the best private Loan Once in the
District ing been established in this city for
twenty years, need only refer 10 the transactions
OF the past a. . guarantee for the future.
CHARLES HERZBERG,
LOAN OFFICE AND SALESROOM,
o36 Louisiana avenue and 62l 9 street,
JanD-Sm Between 9Th and 7th streets n w.
COHENS LOAN OFFICE, eeraeY Of Ia s1,eei
~ 80 c.d Nse iS,t ocssss, entrance on New ~
York avenue The most private loan once "A
in the city. Money loaned ct the lowest rate0 a
q interest on Gold and silver Watches, Diamonds,
Plate and Plated Ware, Guns, Pistols, Ladies md
Gentlemens Clothing, Carpets, and ali Articles Of
value. All goods kept one year rs
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LOG AL. NEW S.
Amusements, &c. To-utxht

National TAsdter-Parepa- Rosa Orera Tro...
IN Tampa, or the Marble Bride-
Odd FstioEs' HcH-Logrcnia, the Royal Con-
juICT.
wesley Cbopsl.-Sss.sd concert
hGs' hdSkSngtoa y. y. ChBTeA.-Photographi
Niews-EgyPt and the Holy Land.
LtEeCts HaH-The Jubilee Singers
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Washington -CoIored.

The Washington NJ. F.. conference reassem-
bled yesterday morning, Bishop James in the
chair. Alexandria, Va, was chosen as the next
place Tor the meeting of the conference A.
his own request. Daughters of Conference from
Georgetown presented $50.
The bishop presented his certificate of or,li-
nauon OF the Following persons as deacons in
the NJ. Il. Church, viz w. T. Harris, A. j.
Weems, Samuel Aquilla, ID. Aquilla, S. M asten.
;: wing, >: Wilmington, James Armstrong, s.
Sutton, S. Wood, F.. Saunders, w. r.. MINT,
q. W. Mason, A. W. Hargrove, and as elders,
katherine Calender, T. H. Adams, w X j.
Williams, s. Davidge, w. II. Draper, n. e.
Brown, +. Hammond, c. W. Walker. \. Wat
kins, p. Brown, A. Posey, j. Scott and A.
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The INTERNATIoNALs DEPENDED IN THE
FRENCH AesENBLY.-The French Assembly
yesterday bad stormy debate on the bill inn
posing pains and penalties on members of the
International Society. Deputy Toain made a
lengthy speech in defense OF the society, which.
lie said in plaerC thn principle of solidarity
above country Only initiated religious associa-
tiOns in all parts of the world
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METH. EPISCOPAL CONFERENCES
Baltimore Annual COnferGnee.


The Baltimore Annu al Conference of the Me-
thodist Episcopal Church reassembled yesterday
In Baltimore.
Rev. j. Lanahan offered a resolution depre-
eating any change in the present status OF the
episcopacy; which was sdoptcd. -
Obftuaris of the Rev. DIR. William Hamilton,
Rev. Alfred Griffith, Rev. William Monroe, ia
cob l.. Bromwell, and Rev. s. v. Blake. who
died during the past year, were read and ap-
proved. The Conference requested memoir
of the Rev. Job W. Lambeth be prepared for
entry in the minutes.
The report of the Freedmen's Aid Society was
TO the effect that in the five years of its EXIT
ence $500 coo had been epent and more than
$50 600 bad been invested in schools and col
Ieges. There were 40 COO children in the Sab
bath and secular schools. About 100 teachers
and scores of ministers had been sent out. There
we're now 100 men preparing for the ministry.
Ihey mad three biblical institutes and ten mi.
naries and universities.
The Rev. +. 3. Cassady was made supernu-
meraTy, with an appointment; also. the follow
ing; Rev. George Fieldemeyer, SUPPLEMENTARY,
without an appointment; Rev. George Hildt,
supelnumeTary, with an appointment; Ii. H.
smith, superannuated; Rev. 8. J.. NJ Conser
snrernumeTary, with An appointment and Rev.
r. n. Smith was granted a supernumeraTy rsia
ton, to 90 to Drew Seminary.
resolution was unanimously adopted, "that
ReVs y. r. Newman, ID. d., and I. Nj. Eddy. D.
d., be requested to urge the payment by Con-
gress OF the claims pending before tn at body for
damages Gone by the military of the United
States to certain churches located within the
bounds OF the Winchester district, of this con-
ference"
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ANOTHER NICE TRANSACTION IN NEW Or
LkANs.-Nr. Van NOster, president of a saw
ings' bank, was sentenced in New Orleans yes
teIday by Judge Cooley to ten days in the par
ish prison for refusing to produce in court a
certain bank box deposited with him January
18TH, by M A. Southworth and Senator Lewis,
containing $50 .O0e and An agreement that Lewis
ministration anu attend regularly the daily
sessions OF the legislature, said bsx to be deliy-
cred to Lewis on the 4th of March, upon com
plying with certain conditions Van Noster was
Immediately pardoned by Gov. Yarmouth. and
liberated During the investigation it trans
spired that SouthwOrth compounded with Van
Noster about month ago, and removed the
into court yesterday it contained nothing BUT
the agreement referred To-
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SMALL Pox.-To-day, the death of Mr..
Sharp. corner OF 9th and streets northwest,
nom small Fox, was reported at police head
quarters, as also, the illness of two of his chill
dren with the same disease. Mr.. Genan also
reported that four Of his children were down
WIN the disease at his residence on 9th street,
between e and Louisiana avenue
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ALASKA DIAMONDS, French gilt plated oro-
lde, tortoise shell and rubber jewelry, in all the
new styles, with gold wires, received at Prigg's
lewelry store, No. Az Pennsylvania avenue,
between ~ and 9th streets.
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SUDDEN DEATH.-Y Yesterday morning a
coored man, named John Wedlock, living on
street, between 18th and 10Th streets died
suddenly at his own house. DIR. Sotheron was
called in. and gave it his opinion that the
cause Of death was heart disease Deceased was
about 80 years of age, and temperate in habits,
The coroner visited the house of WedlOck to-
day, but did not hold an inquest, giving it as his
opinion that heart disease was the cause of his
death. ~
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OYSTER AND FISH MARKHT-Bodrd Of Heath
Observation-Disclosures enl Gatchell reports
the arrival and sale Of marine products as fol-
lows: Schooner Frank Pierce, l 500 bushels
ksppahannock oysters, small, 4Oc.; large, Sl75.
oysters At 18th street wharf scarce. Prices ave
rage from 20 to Coo. No box oysters in market
fish.
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TBk JUBILEE SINGERS were at the whita
House TO day, and sang 81 Go do.n Nose.n 70
presence Of the President and number or othsr
distinguished persons. They will sing q numher
fo-pighf.
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THE JOINT COMMITTEE of the Disfric, la,;s-
ee on commerce and manufactures will
meet tns evening at O'Clock at the Council
the commercial prosperity of ths Dis,ys.t 81 =,
Ihvted 10 De present, and will have An opnor-
tunity TO express their views upon that sntftpeo.
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COLUMBIAN CoLLEGE-.Hedicdl Department.
The hitieth annual CONNIE nc. ment of the medi-
cal department OF Columbian College will take
place on Thursday evening next, the 9TH INST
at 80 y. M. in Lincoln Hall. The list of grad
yates in medicine are James ii. Bonebrake,
Ind; Seward Ii. Chaplin, lass; James III. Gas
Saway, ID. c.; James p. Halves y. Y; joseph
w. Little, Pa; Jerome b. Ten Eyck, Mich;
Walter Whitney; Me-; and the graduates i'm
pharmacy are as follows: Americas Davis, Va !;
Francis 5. Gather, ID. G.; Washington G. Mil
burn, ID. e.; Charles /. II. Sayre. y. Y; Giles
q. L. Simms, ID. c.; Thomas r. Sullivan, ID. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-03-05

LoGRENIA's happy family OF cat, mice and
canary birds is affording great amusement to
the children at Odd Fellows Hall.