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ALE x A NDRIA,

RIVER NEws.-A dredging machine arrived
here last Saturday night and will be put into
operation at once in deepening the dock at
Shoots wharf. Work which has been suspend
ed for some time past at the wharves Of the
American Coal Company, was temporarily re-
STOLEN Cows.STwo valuable cows stolen
from Mr.. James Chatham last week have been
traced to q slaughter house at the Washington
navy yard. They were recognized by several
persons on the aqueduct bridge, but no particu-
lar attention was paid to them, as it was sup.
posed they had been sold.
IMPROvEMENTs.-It Is understood that the
spirit of improvement, which was so manifest
in this city last year, will be continued, and
that as soon as the spring opens the erection Of
many new houses will be commenced. Eleven
new buildings have, it is said, already been con-
tracted for.
U. s. CoURTs.-Adjourned sessions Of the
January term of the U. 8. Circuit and District
Courts, Judge Underwood to preside, will COM
mence In this city tomorrow.
SUICIDE Mr.. Richard Triplett, highly re-
spectacle and well-known farmer, residing near
Middleburg, committed suicide Friday morning
by shooting himself through the head. Pecuni-
airy troubles are assigned as the reason.
PROPERTY SALR.-A small improved farm
near Falls Church, belonging to Mr.. G. H. Bux-
ton, has been sold to Mr. Raymond, . clerk in
the patent Office for 81 ,500.-Gasette last ccen-
inc.
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PeriIs of AN Aerouaut

Professor Donaldson, the daring aeronaut
made another balloon ascension from Norfolk
near being his last flight to the clouds. When
at the height of one mile from the earth, and
while performing upon the trapeZe, Donaldson
concluded that he would descend, and for this
purpose pulled the valve cord to allow the gas
to escape from the balloon. The valve did not
open, and he pulled again. 1t still remained
closed, and there being no time to lose he pulled
with both hands. Again failure, and for the
miro time ne gave strong, steady jerk. There
was sharp, kissing sonnd, as if made by the
tearing of cloth, followed by a rushing noise,
ana he knew that the balloon had bursted. II
did not collapse, however, being prevented from
uoihg SO by the rush Of air from beneath, but
closed up at the sides. At this time the aeronaut
was seated in the cross pieces above the trapeze
bar. The balloon leaned over to one side and
descended with frightful velocity. During this
awful period the aeronaat's feelings may be
imagined, but cannot be described. He says
80 49,. line in his i..e ne was frightened
In short time, which seemed to him an eterni-
ty, the balloon struck the branches Of tree,
and went crashing through the limbs. The
ropes and trapeze bars catching in the limbs
somewhat diminished the rapidity Of the de-
scent, but still the velocity was terrific. Crush
ground, the aeronaut landing on his back in
his legs laeerated BY the briars, but
beyond this he escaped without injury.
miraculous. Rising from his 'thorny couch
Donaldson, still cool and with nerves little
shaken by his terrible mishap, took q survey of
the situation. He had fallen on the edge of a
swamp near field five miles from Norfolk. On
examining the balloon he found q large rent
extending from the top to the bottom. Rolling
II up he started tor assistance, securing which
ne next procured a conveyance and returned to
Norfolk where he related his thrilling adventures
at night to multitude Of persons at the Opera
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A6airs On the Virginia Side.
THE PROPOSED FREE BRIDGE.
FALLS CHURCH, January p

FALLS CHCRCH, J8Quary ~, 1917.
Editor Star: At the meeting called here on
Wednesday evening last to consult about the
construction of q bridge across the Potomac,
there was free, full discussion of " ways and
means'' in regard to the bridge, to the capital
Of the country. A draft Of . memorial to
Congress was adopted. A committee Of seven
pereons, to wit: c. f. DALEY, j. H. Syphard, l..
s. Abbott, &. H. Buxton, G. b. Whiting, @. O..
Wonder, and X. f. Shreve, were appointed to
secure the circul alton of the memorial in the
state Of Virginia and in the cities of Washington
and Georgetown. for signatures and presentation
to Congress.
think do not mistake in saying that there
never has been q good, substantial free bridge
for the people ACROSS the Potomac near the cap
ital of the nation. There have been excuses for
bridges before this, nothing more. 1t b time
that Virginia had free and permanent travelling
facilities for her people and her products to the
capital Of the nation, and Congress should in the
main, unquestionably, furnish the money to pro-
vide bridge. 1t would seem TO be but Q just
thing that the government of the District of
Columbia should appropriate q part Of the funds
needed-eueugh to give the project prestige,
say 500, 000-and then that Congress should
appropriate $500 900 more, making probably the
compliment IN the matter of funds.
Now, petitions will be circulated in Virginia
and in Washington, invoking the necessary APP
preparations for bridge, 20 that the people Of
the nation may make their pilgrinages to Ar
ington, the resting place, in part, OF the nations
sovereign dead, direct, and without paying TOLL
20 that virginians may bring their products to
your market direct, and without paying toll for
the privilege. PEOPLE.
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THE COURTS.

Coupr IN GENERAL TERN-To-day, the
case of Cooper agt. Cropley was resumed.
CRIMINAL COURT, Judge CaTtter.-This morn
OF seal boxes, with +. McGraw, sentenced a
few weeks since,) plead sailty to petty larceny,
and was sentenced TO pay fine Of Sloo, or three
mont in jail.
On the grand jury beng called, judge Cart
ter instructed them as fellows:
JUDGE CARTTER en- GAMBLING.
Gentlemen OF The Grand jury: You are reas-
senabled to continue yoar duties. But little has
ranspired during the recess. This city Is in
tested with gambling places, fourteen of which
have been emptied of their gambling tools in
the last lew days. 1t Is necessary, gentlemen,
that these houses should not survive and detract
from the respectability character Of this city.
In Its bosom this set of volators of the law have
been very destructive to the industry and virtue
Of the people. 1t is your duty, as conservators
OF the peace and integrity of the community IN
which you reside, to enter upon the inyestiga.
ton of their destructivsRess, especially here in
the capital of the nation where most of the dep.
rotations upon the public are committed. When
clerk OF the government defrauds ii, he is gen.
in these places. When tile clerk Of a merchant
robs his employer, he also is found squan iering
his ill gotten gains in these places. And new
you must lend all your energies to put an end TO
these places, that the yOsng and inexperienced,
who fall an easy prey TO this species OF vice. may
be protected, and that the fair name of our city
be not further tarnished.
PoIIcI COURT, Judge lsneH.-John II. David
So. Jane Thomas, vagrant, was committed
to the workh0use 90 days. Blanche Davis,
Iouse-alley ranger was sent to the workhouse
60 days. John Trilling, charged with selling Ii
quOr without license; fined sos and costs.
MINOR CASE.
John Cowan, assault and battery John
Minor. Minor had notified Cowan, who was his
tenant, TO leave his house for non-payment of
rent. They afterwards met on the corner of 18th
and Z streets, when COwan embraced Minor so
atectionately that it required the united
strength of several bystanders to part them.
Minor got suDdry kicks on the tender part of his
person, and after recovering from his astonish-
ment went for magistrate. The test mony be-
ing very conflicting this morning, Judge Smell
dismissed the case
HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
Roy Carter, assault on Wilson Wilson with a
carviDg-knife; 60 days in Jail. Also, charged
with assault and battery and highway robbery
on Herman Sanger, keeper of a clothing store.
Sanger testified that Carter came into his store
and purchased a quantity of clothing and two
pairs OF boots, and when about to deliver the
goods 10 him and get his money, Garter knock
ed him (Sanger) down with a brick, and seizng
the articles made his escape into an alley where
he was lost sight Of He was afterwards recog-
nized by Sanger and captured. The Judge held
him for the action Of the grand jury. John
Ripple, charged with assault and battery on
John II. MahOney; fined - and costs Edward
O'Brien, disOrderly on 9Th street and cursing
there; fined So.
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WHAT TIE ENGLISH woRKINGMES WANT
"A Council OF WOrkingmen" in England have
put forth, through Mr.. j. Scott Russell a pro-
gramme, wherein, as the basis of the legislation
they desire, they set forth the following objects:
l. To rescue the families af our workmen from
the dismal lanes, crowded alleys, and unwhoie-
some dwellings of our towns, and plant them out
in the clear, where in the middle of garden, in
a detached homestead, in wholesome air and
sunshine, they may live and grow up strong
healthy and pure, under the influences of we'll
ordered home. 2. To enable this to be effect
ually carried out, there must be created a per-
feet organization for the self-government o Z
counties, towns, and villages, with powers
for the acquisition and disposal Of land
for the common good. 8. The next con-
dition OF the weli-being of the skilled
workman n, that a days labor shall con-
sist Of eight hours of honest work. 4. In addi-
ton 10 schools for elementary education, there
shall be provided schools for practical knowledge
and technical skill in the midst of their home
steads. 5: For the moral and physical we'll
being OF the people, places OF recreation, knowi-
edge and refinement, shall be organized as parts
OF the public service. 8. Public markets shall
be erected in every town, for the sale of goods in
small quantities Of best quality at wholesale
price. Z. There shall be provideda great extern
sion OF the organization OF the public service ION
the model of the post ofice) for the common
good.
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FINE, perfectly fitting Shirts made to order;
ail-linen Handkerehiefs and all-linen Collars
and Cuffs, now in stock. Also, English, French
and German Half Hose, and English, French
and Domestic Suspenders.
One price only. GEO &. HESNING.
No. 40 It'll street n. W.
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G. BAUM sells the best fitting Corset i'm the
country; Abdominal Corsets, wen recommended
by physicians; Misses Corsets, ten different
styles; Madam Eoye's Corset and Skirt Sup
porter; Werley's celebrated French Corset; I.
B. P. Corsets, full line; Shoulder Braces, for
ladies and misses; French COrsets; German
Red Merino and Silk Corsets; old style Corsets,
with board in front. Corsets made to order az
the shortest notice at G. Baum's Corset and
Hoop Skirt Factory, 408 It'll street. Don't mis-
take the place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-23

A number OF department clerks met last night
Tor the purpose of forming mutual relief asso-
citation, ON the plan adopted by the Masonic
relief association, together with provision for
the payment Of a certain amount to each mem
Der on their discharge from the government ser
vice. III. Il. Moulton was elected president, Mr..
Fletcher vice president, and Mr.. Frazier secre-
tary. A form Of bylaws to govern the associ-
alton was presented, and held under consider
alton for further action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-23

FINE French Etruscan Jewelry, for evening
wear, full sets Earrings, Lockets, Chains,
Bracelets; also, beautiful Loretts and Aigretts,
Csranuts, in gilt and pearl, from 81 to SO, at
Prigg's Jewelry Store, No. 45a Pennsylvania
avenue, between Az and 9th streets. New styles
every day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-23

ANATOMICAL SPEcINESs.-Nr Adolf Ciuss
the vell-known architect, of this city, has re-
ceived from Leipsic, Germany, twenty-four an
atomical specimens, made under the immediate
supervision OF Dr. Bachs OF that city, cele-
sbrated anatomist who has spent a lifetime In
Populsrizing science. These specimens are of
composition, representing the eye, head, brains,
heart, lungs, and other organs of the human
body, eolOred life-like, and from them a perfect
understanding Of the human anatomy can be
had.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-23

The NoN-ExPLosIvH KINDoF CoCRsE-On
Saturday night Last about seven O'clock lamp
which had been lighted and placed on the table
IN the ParlOr Of the Manassas Hotel, exploded
whilst there was no one in the room, and a good
deal OF damage was done. The burning fuid
ran over the floor, damaging the carpet, running
center table, destroying the books thereon and
breaking tine mirror into ''smithereens" before
II could be eXtinguished The oil used in the
lamp at the time was the Kind known as the
ehrystallized oil, and proves that tits not SO nom
explosive a. it is represented to be.-Nanassas
GC<eitN.
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FISH AND OYSTER MARKET-Borrd of Helm
ESp,c'ions.-lpSpector-ge Gatchelf reports
ne arrival and sale Of marine products a. fol-
iOws:-SIOOp COtb's Creek COO bushels Rappa-
hammock oysters, matches unopened; schooner
Packet, 900 bushels ST. Mary's river oysters
matches unopened; sloop MOllie, $50 bushels St
Jerome oysters, very fine and superior: prices
not Yet set. This siOOp also has on board a fine
lot Of terrapias; heifers offered at SIG per Dozen
bulls 10 cents piece. Schooner G.. Wagner, lbs
bushels Lower MaeEOdOck oysters matches un-
0pened; schooner Ann Gibson, $50 bushels reat
NlcOmicO oysters, matches unopened. Several
boats lay in the stream unable to reach the
wharf ON account of its crowded condition.
complete glut exists at the oyster wharf. Mar
bet very dull; small oysters selling from 2j 10 50
cents per buShel; large, IS cents to SIPS; some
bushel.
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REAL ESTATE SALEs.-The east part of lot 5,
square SIS, on III street, between 9th and eth
streets, northeast, improved by q twe-story
frame dwelling-house, was yesterday sold by
Messrs Latimer & Cleary, auctioneefs, to T..
fussell, for 81 rs. The same nrm also sold lot
-, IN square PIC, on Vermont avenue, between
and l. streets northwest, TO L. Il. Walker, at
Sl35 per square foot.
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RELIEF OF THE PooR.-It does not seem to
be understood that the central otice Of the Citi-
zens' Relief Commission Is IN the west wing OF
tbs City Hall !, and that if cases are reported
..-ere they will be attended to. The hours are
nom 10 a. m. TO p. m, and there is no necessity
for applicants to apply in person, a note adj
name and residence, being sufficient. Many
apply 10 the Young Mems Christian Association
rooms at hours when Mr.. all cannot give them
attention, when, by observing the above dIree-
tons, they will save themselves needless trouble
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-23

THE "CHAssEPOT GUARDS" a military or
ganiZation in the Schuetz, n Verein Germsnia
at a meeting last Saturday, adopted resolutions
70 give grand masquerade ball ON Wednes Law
evening, Jan. 81, 1872, to surpass everything OF
the kind heretofore witnessed in this city; that
the Washington Pyramide and Pantomime Club
be presented with complimentary tickets for the
season. that handsome prizes be given to the
most elegant, the most comical and the ugliest
masks; that SchuetZen and Offc GERS and meplbers
OF the District militia be not required to appear
IN mask costume il they present themselves in
theIr respective uniforms; and that on this oe.
casion Mr.. Anton Keuchei the honorary presi-
dent of the :. V. c., late captain commanding
he presented by the members of the Chassepot
Guards Wiz beautiful pair of Russian shoulder
Knots.
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j. h. EMMETT attracted a large audience to
the National Theater last evening, and his spir-
tied portTaya OF Fritz" the good-natured and
shrewd German emigrant, was received with
shouts OF laughter and applause. Ii is a very
good thing in its way, and the support was all
that could be desired. Mrs. Saville divided the
honors Of the evening with Fritz Those who
should fail to see this play viii miss treat The
closing scene IS particularly well managed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-23

An EXTENDED POPULARITY. Each year
hnos BrUacs's BroaehidI Troches" in new locali-
ties in various parts ct the world. For relieving
Coughs, Colds and Throat Disease, the Trochef
have been proceed reliable. co
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-23

A WASHINGTON WOMAN IN LucK-In the
case OF Mrs. Q. N. Putnam, OF this CITY, vs. VIM
b. Davis, Of Tenn, an IDdian agent under john
sons administration, for breach Of a marriage
contract, lately on trial in Knoxville, Tenn. the
jury, after an absence OF thirty minutes yester-
day returned verdict in favor Of the plaintiff
Tor Si4.OOo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-23

The WOMAN SUFFRAGE COMMITTEES met
yesterday AT Union League Hall. There was a
lively discussion about the powers and duties of
the finance committee, participated in by
Dr. Walker, Mrs. Archibald, Mrs. Briggs
MIS- Hooker, Nrs. Lockwood, Mrs. Gage,
ard others, after which Mrs. Hooker
stated that the headquarters of the national
committee would hereafter be in the House
tCmmittee-roomo on Agriculture, and that MEM
hers of the national committee would be glal 10
meet there all friends of suffrage from to 4
O'Clock every afternoon. Mrs. Davis moved that
the matter of printing be left entirely in the
jouIned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-23

A. FISHER, No. 6ls 9th street, removes spot.
without cleaning the whole garment and with
out taking them apart. He also cleans kid
gloves and slippers. Gentlemen's gloves cleaned
TO look like new ones. 10
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MRS HoUGH, who lectures at IincoIn Hal,
next riday evening. is q lady OF unusual cul-
ture. Her lecture Is entitled Popping the
question, and Is described by the competent
critics TO whom she has read il As a most pirnant
and charming essay ON the courtship of different
nations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-23

HoUsEKEEPERs be sEre to use Dooleyi
Yeast Powder, for light, elegant Buckwheat
Cakes, Whaffies, &c. 2
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PARENTS call and secure merino underwea
for your boys, at half the usual price, &. Prince
Bazaar, 10O6 Pennsylvania avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-23

NJ. II. PRINCE has decided till the first O
March to sell of the various goods he has, a
cost, as he anticipates making change.
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NEw PUBLIcATIoNs-From i. Sbr,;rus
We have HdSPsT's Magazine and Ths Nsrssrse S,-
February; ak0. from James L. Keryand' NE
have RoTYsS for February.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-23

BY UsINe Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hail
Remover your hair will resume its original vi
tally and color.
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BOYS come and zee the solid silver watches,
warranted for two years, for so, at Princes
Bazaar, 1006 PennsyiEa nia avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-23

HE LAW recently passed by the Legislative
assembly for the registration of births Is 10 be
tglI,iy enforced See notice Of the Board of
salnnlp oohshing the law, in our advertising
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-23

COME AND SEE the bargains at Princes Ba
zaar. II you don't see that he offers induce
Rents don't purchase.
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FROM James l.. Kervand we haxa
Journal and HdTper's Basor for Fehrn.,y "a
rom y. Z. Parker. the Ba<ar and DE- NoJ~n,.ST
tthe German fashion magazine ) for Jan. 10
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CHEATING THE VERDANr-The Chicago
Times thus summarizes an 0ft-told tale: IS Time
was when the following tale would require
column; tits too common now for more than
paragraph: william Kinsella, of Canada-well
fixed, but verdant-going from California home,
met nice young man at Michigan Southern
depot; nice young man owned Q silver mine
was little short Just then. however-has to pay
ior carload Of freight, too" left money on
eressing-t table, damerize had 81 900 mining
bond IN his clothes-would Mr.. X. loan few
hnncreds :--certaiuly--t0o happy--hundreds
smountea to seven-nice young man vas to be
back in i've minutes-hasnt been back SINCE,
and that was Wednesday. Fn,is."
The Archbishop Of Paris no longer forblds
the priests OF his diocese to wear boards.
ga wife having lost her husband. was in
consoiable for his death. "Leave me to nv
grief" she cried, sobbing, I" you know the ex-
deme sensibiity OF my nerves. mere nothing
upsefs themi" ,--e
0Several young ladies have been admitted
az {" associate members Of the Young Mems
Christian a ssocixtion Of Colchester, Conn. It
is said that the meeting OF the Association have
increased in interest since this action. No
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Condensed Locals.

The clerks and judges of the late election will
be paid to-morrow by Auditor Ri lizards
Mrs. Davenport. the venerable mother of Mrs
y. NJ Davenport Lander, died on Saturday in
this city. and was buried to-day.
The members of the legislature received the
balance OF pay due them 10 the close ef the SEES
sion yesteId day from District Controller Baker.
The Water Registrar announces, in a card
elsewhere, that his Cftice will be open from 10
y. m, during the remainder of this month, for
the receipt of water rents
The contract for grading. curbing, paving
footways, and sewer NJ street northwest, from
ITS Intersection with New Hampshire avenue to
Rock Creek, has been awarded to Henry Burch,
contractor.
The stock Of faro tables captured by the police
from the gaming houses are now in the Office
Of the Police Commissioner There are twelve
Of them, and they are admirably adapted for
writing tables. All the old desks have been
removed and these tables substituted for the
use of the police clerks. The law provides that
such furniture shall be destroyed, and in this
manner they can be made tOserve some useful
purpose while being destroyed by ordinary wear
and tear.
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MUCH ADo ABOUT A BEGGAR--At abont <
O'Clock yesterday afternoon lOUd cries of "mur-
der were heard issuing from the first floor Of
the Treasury building, at the western entrance
Il he cries were were continued for several min
ateS, and in less tine than it takes to
record the fact the hafs and stairways of the
building were crowded with excited throngs of
clerks, all hurTying towards the point from
which the sounds proceeded. One said a man
had been shot and instantly killed by a messen-
ger; another that an unfortunate creditor had
shot and killed an impecuniOus Treasury clerk;
but all agreed that something terrible had hap
pesed. The ladies, too, curious usual, were
injected with the general excitement, and sew
erai tiny screams were heard as they tripped
along with blanched faces to ascertain the cause
OF the appalling out-ries. Ii seems tkat while
beggar was soliciting aims near the western
entrance TO the building, patrol stepped up to
him, and gently placing his hand on his
shoulder reminded him that begging i'm the
building is against the rules ThereGpOn the
meDdicaDt, dropping his crutch, fell to the floor
and began to shout murder Justify. He was
finally 9Gieted, and took his departure while
the clerks and clerkesses returned reluctantly to
Their desks, sexed that they had not been treat
ed 10 a bigger sensation.