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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-12
ALEXANDER DUNCANs RESPONSIBILITY FOR
LETTERS OF CREDIT

1t was stated yesterday by gentleman who
has very good opportunities OF knowing the facts in TIE
case that the ot al amount Of the letters OF credit issued
bv Duncan sherman Co. persons travelling abroad
for which cash had been paid, and which Alexander
Duncan has agreed to pay does not exceed 100000 TIE
aggregate Of the Indebtedness OF the firm in tho form OF
letters Of credit IL not known.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-12
THE FIRMS EXPLANATIONS.

THE FIRMS EXPLANATIONS.
ADMISSIONS THAT THE NEGOTIATIONS wERH MADE
CLAIM THAT THERE WAS No DRCEPTIoN-A COM
mon PRACTICE OF NEw-YoRK HOUSES.
FaiItug to GET full confirmation of the story from
the banks who supposed To hold the acceptances
Of Duncan, Sherman 4 Co., reporters of THE TRiB-
uNx applied at the banking house of the late firm
Judge Shpman the Receivcr, when told of the
reports abroad expressed surprise. aud said he knew
nothing of any such paper. He said he would see
Mr.. Duncan about il. and retired for that purpo'e
He subsequently stated to the reporter that the paper
had been issued in regular, legitimate way
Mir Duncan was then applied to, and after calling
third time he was found, and the report as IL hau
reached THE TRIBUNE was stated to HIM. when
asked il the creditors Of the house held the accom-
unos,at,on paperr described. Mr.. Duncan replied in
the affirmative and seemed to be surprised thar the
legality OF regularity of the operation shonid De
questioned. lie said that the making OF such paper
had been the common practice of the house. IL twas
form which the firm preferred TO the more common
method OF making an ordinary note He caiioed
that this plan of making accommodation paper was
ono which is practced every day i'll this city. lie
added thai il was matter Of no consequence as the
y,r was sold on the credit OF the firm accepting IT.
and not upnn that of the drawer of the bill HIS
firm had issued more loss paper Ill this way iof
twenty years past.
AZ, Rnrocss the clerk who had drawn the drafts OBJ
iected 10 saying anything about the matter although
ne admitted that he had drawn the drafts. Tie
Thought there was not very large amount OF such
paper ont but he had no information whatever as
10 The present holders Of the bills. What he had
done had been as person employed Ivy the firm and
at the request of the principals As ne was stu IN
their employment he did not think 1T would he
proper for him to say anything further ON the sub
iect
At the Office of o. NJ. Bogart & Co., note brokers
stNo. 3 Nassari-st. by whom the paper OF Duncan
Sherman & Co. had been negotiated IN the past II
was admitted frankly that the firm knew now the
parer had been drawn before selling It, but the
brokers claimed that the matter was generally I'M
3crs,ool They asserted that there was prob
ably not bank banking firm III the
s;ty who did not know that duncan. Sherman Co.
were in the habit Of preparing acceptances In the
manner stated instead of making an ordinary note.
In some cases as where no inquiry was made re-
ynri;nr the drawer of the draft no explanation OF
tbe matter had been made by them. but generally
lhe purchaser knew the character OF the paper he
was buying
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-12

ably not less than 100000 is now held in that city,
1t was also confidently asserted by this banker that
one bank in this city holds $4,000 of these accept
anocs, another S35 900, and sth another $4,000,
besides smaller amounts in the hands Of numerous
parsons,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-12

The shortest man in the Bible Certainly
Ene,-hgh- Niah." "Pshawl No. Try again" ' Well
Bidod he shuttle" Not quite. Once more" Tohi ;
unless II WA them fellows who had neither purse
scrip" "Ya-as, Tm beat Ithought 1t WAS Peter, who
told the cripple. Silver and gold have none Bus
didn't think o. paper issuee"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-12
ia .Matter OF Msster.on.

GENRRaL -FssIoNs-John X. Hackett, Recorier-Wlliam
Packrnam James Suly0n. John Conn"rs and Thomas ray
Tor fiono- batery Thomas Brady John Arnold,
Robert Harris George Kennedy, John Chu1 Thomas rok,
samuel Van Duvu Patrick Gre, and Thomas Lynch hGrlhy,
Caro- line Bauer clhaine Horn, Frances Ne,'"ni gr aay
Hrubar, and John Clark grand larceny Joseph d. ltsen'
au Fiw Art Ianlon John Mccarthy, and Edw ard Miller.
forgery; John Johnson petit larceny.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-12
MIR. NoLAN's BANK ACCOUNTS.

The statement OF the Leather Manufacturers National
Bank was then put In evidence Slowing Michael Noians
account from Jan l. 1871. to Dee D. 1,72. On jan l.
ISL there WAS 37 81 Mr. Nolan, credit, and on
Dee -, 1872, there remained $40 % 10 his credit
During the years ST. and SO he deposited $9iSiS s.
The following are some the largest checks which he Is
shown 10 have paid ont. Tho of the persons TO
whom 70 paid the checks were NOT given;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-12
CALTNDARS-TUIs DAy.
NfLI'-NI'EfIN@ %I'I'7 9'1'N'
srPRyyF CorRT-CHAHBRRs-Wfs J.

81. Erie Railway Co. agt.
Gouid.
- stevens agt. Sierra.
slO9. .iIoldanc agt MN
nacht.
1872 .McCabe ag'. Young.
1856. Clara AT. Brad>irr"t
li-.. Van COT, agt. Maddlng.
ton.
liS. .li0ldane agt. Mltt-
nacht.
ia Matter of MastpT~On.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-12

We salutel that of the Countess do Vogue. En-
bassadress of France in Constantnople You have
heard endless witicisms at the expense of mothers
m-law and stepmothers. Now listen 10 this
fact Madame de Vogue il the siepnother
Of two young girls On beautiful day.
under one Of those Eastern skies which seem
like the gates of Paradise. the stepinother
and the two girls went to battle in the Black Sea,
near the rocks on the Asatic side The sea was
CAIN scarcely wrinkled by the breeze. But sud-
denly one of the young swimmers seized by
dangerous current she struggled and grew faint.
cry Of anguish was heard she about to sink.
But the stcpmothcr the danger, and
although she was hundred yards away, and she
saw that the attempt would put her life in danger
she rushed TO the spot, plunged in after tho young
p,Il. who had disappeared from sight. She seized
her under the waves, came up with her, but
was again drawn down by tho current. 1t was
fearful but admirable sight Over and over they
went down and rcappeared. always ia each others
arms The other young girl wishing also 10 sacri-
flee herself WAS within step of the current At
the last moment boat arrived. The Countess do
Vogue had not only saved the first young girl but
the second Also for she seized her and dragged her
from the current toward the boat. 1t was heroic,
but the good s,cpmother Thought il the simplest
thing in the world
We ar, not yet through with expositons. We
are to have find it impossible 10 got AWAY from the
water to-day, luvial exhibition in which America
will be importantly represented The Partisan is
fresh water sailor. but he likes 20 the al
distance 1t is thought that this exhibition will at
tract largo number Of visitors. IL will be opened
In few days with good dead Of muric and littlo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-12-04
Condensed f,OcaIs.

Levee Z. P.'s, /. o. o. F., 18th inst. Sec adv.
jas. EelieW sends the current numter OF
The CGiho.ic VtIToT, 0dTPcT's BdzGr, &c.
GatChel and Wilson advertise an unusually
desirable residence.
Complete OUTFIT for Housekeeping for sale
The street lamps will be lighted at s.45 o.
m. and eXtinguiShed at 20 a. m.
Late last night, while Mr.. Simon Rrady
was walking on nth street northwest. he
slipped on the sidewalk and broke a leg
TIE Grand Army OF the Republic last even
ing adopted resolutions of respect To the
memory OF their deceased comrade, Henry
Wilson
At the John F. Cook school building last
night tire pupils OF Primary No. 4, Mrs. A.
NeTrick, teacher. gave an entertainment of
music ard rhetorical exercises, in which the
Amateur Glee Climb took part.
This being the time for the payment of
pensions for the fourth quarter OF the year,
the Office OF Col. Cox, u. =. pension agent, is
crowded. but all applicants are attended to
without delay, as is tine custom Of that very
We have received the first number OF the
RfCi E'vfGte Record. to be published semi
monthly in this city by MesSrs. ]. T. Cold
well and Geo r. EmmOns. IL promises TO
ne useful journal to those interested in real
estate transactions in the District.
Wellington +. Sherwood, who was taken
INTO custody 6y the officers at the Presi-
dents house yesterday, as stated in The
STAR last evening, was detained at head
quarters last night and examined this morn
ing by DrS. II. T. Leach and 8. A. III. Nc
Kim, who pronounced him insane, and be
was sent 10 the Insane asylum.
The chariOtS for the Washington Chariot
company, being built at Concord, n. H., will
he shipped shortly, and are expected to ar
rive about the 18th instant. The line will be
IN full operation not later than the 20th in
slant. The chariOts are lettered with the
route as follows: New Jersey avenue. K
street, Vermont avenue, Treasury, War and
Navy departments.
Justice VIM. Thompson celebrated his S7th
birthday on Wednesday, December 1St, in
the company of some of his old friends at
the residence OF his son. J. T.. Thompson.
Mr.. Thompson received his first commission
as justice Of the peace from Andrew Jack
SOD. on the 2itl day OF December, 1S3j-iOrty
years ago the present mOnth-and has been
con miSsiOred successfully from that year
20 this. Il hardly needs 10 be added that Of
fc!Sliy or in private lie no man in our conf
mUHiiy 5 more thoroughly respected and
esteemed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-12-04
GEORGETOWN.

REV. DR.. P. z. CHAPPELLE, of Baltimore,
who breaches in Trinity (Catholic) church
to- morrow morning, is noted for his forensic
ability; and his appeal for aid for the poor.
it is hoped, Will be literally responded to,
See sd.
THE QUIET LoCK.-The work on the out
let lock on the Chesapeake and Ohio canal
above this city, is now progressing steadily
and II Will be completed and in operation by
April next, should no more breaks or heavy
leaks occur. This work is of an extensive
character, and is being performed by the 20
tomac Lock and Dock company, of which
H. III. Dodge il presiIen and G. M. Matthew
secretary. Boats, when 10 is finished, can &C
directly into the Potomac river, and avoiC
the jams and d-ns usual TO busy times here
aoOuts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-12-04
CITY ITEMS.

INTERESTING TO CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
The New Grand Union Hotel, now rapidly
approaching completion in Phila1elphis
announces that the management is prepar q
to make special arrangements with CLUB,
and societies for the price of board during
the Centennial months. The Grand Union
MEDIATE parties from u half-dozeu to hun
dred, affOrding every hotel comfort, at mod
crate charges. 1t has the finest location o
any hotel in the city, is within quick and
easy access to the Centennial buildings. and
has capacity for 1000 guests Its manager
T eD. Russell, Esq, is one OF the most popu.
lar and widely known hotel proprietors iu
the United States. and we would recommend
those of our readers who intend visiting Phil.
aIelphia during the Centennial to act OF
that timely hint.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-12-04

G. G. CORNWELL & SONS,
Fine Grocers,
ARE OFFERING TO-DAY
ENGLISH PLUM PUDDING,
ia IL 3, and 4.poaud
cans, ready Cooked for
M1NCE MEAT AT
in s and lo-pound
NEW YORK BUCKWHEAT,
MAPLE SYRUP,
NEW FIGS. quart 'O'''sS
LIsPoS GRAPES RiVtSEss
SkiA$hsGI EAFEs'
CALTFoBNIA PEARS,
4Oc. per dozen.
NEW yOE EiE' d tH5i il '''''
p.,s,.o new crop.
eURRANrs,
CLTRON,
ALERT BISCUIT,
SUGAR WATERS,
great variety Of fiavors.
FRENCH GOODS:
p i,T4s s fipe ard extra fine,
GaAMPIGSoNs,
MhBEDUINE,
hAAkiCoTS FLAGEoLErs,
CEPES. in Oil,
PATE DE F0IS GRAS,
SARDINES,
PICKLES,
MUSTARD.
WINE VINEGAR,
STUFFED OLIVES,
ANCH0VIES,
LIQuEURs,
c,pERs several kinds
FKENCH CONsERyEs,
FRC ITS, in Juice,
ERClTS, ia BRANDY,
FRUITS. preserved,
CASTLE SOAP,
PRUNES.
NOTE Consumers making Washington their re-
sldence Tor the teason invited 10 examine our
estn blishment and way of doing business
We ore constantly adding t. our stock, both Of
fofelgn ana American Production, different yarie-
ties OF table luxuries.
We guarantee every thing sold by us to give salts
Iacuon and II not satisfactory, can be returned.
n Otders delivered to any part of Washington and
ueorgetoEn twice day. Any order left before
CLOCK delivered the same day; If LETT after O'Clock
nMsnv.,ee tne next morning. Goods delivered at
Mnnnt Pleasant twice per week.
=. w deal In choice Groceries only, and make Fine
Family Trade specially. Orders called for daily /,
or as often during the week as customers wish.
orders packed and shippe by rail any part of the
country. FREECH AND GERMAN SPOKEN.
q. q. CORNWELL 4 SONS,
FINE GROCERS,
l41s Pennsylvania avenue,
nov Opp. Wizards Hotel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-12-04

Two SUIrs AGAINST THE B. p. RAIL
RoAp-Messrs Carrin eton 4 BROTHER wee
terday entered a suit for Henry Bschtel
against the Baltimore and Potomac railroad
company for damages sustained by him in
the collision near the navy yard tunnel on
the eSth of April last, which he charges was
the result of the employment of George
McAfee, an unskiliful and incompetent en-
gtneer who failed to stop the train at the end
OF the double track the time required by
rule. by means of which action the collision
occurred, and he was wounded, crushed, and
scalded in legs, injured internally, and his
jaw bone fractured. He claims damages
$4,000. The plaintiff was the fireman on
the road al the time.
Messrs. Darlington and Bro. have entered
suit against the Baltimore aud Potomac
railroad company in the name OF VIM. Not
tiDgham, who claims As 900 for damages done
his prOperty-lots 1, 2, 8, and 4, square T6I on
h street and cd street southeast, all OF which
is improved-by reason Of the location OF the
road.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-12-04

10 CoNsCMPTIVES.- Many have been
happy to give their testimony in favor of
me use OF 'WUb0T'S Pure Cod LireT Oh and
lime" Experience has proved it TO be
valuable remedy for Consumption, Asthma
Dlphtheria and all diseases of the Throat
and Lungs. Manufactured only by a. b.
Wllbor, Chemist, Boston. Sold by druggists
generally. GO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-12-04

~ The French assembly is 10 be dissolved
this month.
@A Vienna telegram to the London
Standard mentions a rumOr that the PrIn.
cess Of Abyssinia, through the American mis-
sionaltes, has asked the assistance OF the
United States against the Mahommedan In
yasiOns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-12-04
First-Class scourins and Dy.ins.

n. FlScner enlarged MS establishment by
removing to his new building, 9O6 G. street. 2
doors west of 9th street, just few steps
from his former place on 9th street, where he
is ready to do any work in his line in his SUI
periOr manner. Kid Gloves and Shoes
Grape Wells cleaned at a very short notice
Ladies Dresses cleaned without taken apart
and spots removed without cleaning the
whole garment. Gents Clothes cleaning and
dyeing a speciality. u,N-tr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-12-04
X emoval-Corns. &c

On and after December LIST, DR.. White,
ChtT0podia, will occupy the very eligible
apartments of the new brick building, lif6
Pennsylvania avenue, opposite Willard
Hotel, where ne will continue the successful
Treatment of COrns, Bunions, Chilblains,
vascular Excrescenees, Club and Ingrow;ug
Nails, &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-12-04

MEMS AND Boys Hats ana Caps. All
kinds of Leather and Cloth Gloves, Nell
Gated Scarlet Flannel Uudershfrts and
Drawers. White Knit Shirts aud Drawers,
80 cents, IS cents and ~, and upwards. Wool
Jackets, DresS-Shris, Muffiers, Hosiery,
Neck-Wear, Suspenders, &c, &c, cheap for
cash at Lewis, go eth street, between / and
X.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-12-04

THE NATIONAL SAVINGS BANK, corner Of
new YORK avenue and 18th street, pays per
cent. per ennuZn On deposits lOr each calendar
month. Banking hours, Q to q. Saturdavs
to and to- 8. 2Tts Ixt1e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-12-04

a LOT of nice blankets is now being closed
out regardless of cost at the Arcade, 42T 9TH
street southwest Every one should have a
pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-12-04

A MEETING will be held al the Childrsn's
Hospital on Monday evening next for the
el ecuOn Of directors for the ensuing year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-12-04

THE remaining stock Of carpets on hand at
Wolford * Sbilberg's, Az It'll street, viii now
be sold AT great sacrifice. Those in want of
carpets should bear this in mind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-12-04

COUGHS AND COLDS ARE OFTEN OVER
LooKED.-A continuance for any length of
time causes irritation of the Lungs or some
chronic Throat disease. "Br0,Oa'S BrCnlchio,y
ITocheS' are an effectual Cough Remedy. go
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-12-04

CHILDREN'S SETS, coral and stone; brace
lets, with chains; finger rings, plain and
stone, in gold received at PTigg'S jegelry
store. Agents for the Lake George diamonds
In gold No. ~ Pa. avenue. near IL 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-12-04

Now Is THE SEASON to look out for gas.
saving burners, gas-heating stoves, safety
lamps, weather strips, &C, all of which NAV
be found at Hamilton Il Pearson'S. Y. NJ G.
A. Binding. 9Th and ID streets Ii u en2.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-12-04
Removal,

The Office OF ''The Arlington Fire Insur-
ance Company for the District OF Column
bia," has been removed TO the Companyss
Building. No. 1905 Pennsylvania avenue,
opposite U. S. Treasury. 1878
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-12-04

a BABY OUT IN THE COLD AND SLFET.-
This morning, w. IL. Cole found n colOred
male child. few hours old, on a lot between
Id and | ard AZ and 9Th streets southwest,
wrapped in old clothes. 1t was sent TO the
almkhnnSP.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-12-04
JOHN T. VISsoS, Auditor.

The MARYLAND REPU ELICAN AssOCIA-
lion net last night N ClaTks hall. and dele
gates were appointed to the central state as
kOclatiOn for the District for the ensuing
year; niteen new members were admitted:
standing committees were announced: a
committee OF one from eacn congressional
district was appointed TO confer with the
executive committee or each county in
Mary and ascertain the number OF voters
IN tnls District, and whether they are regis
fereu. &c; and committee was aDnoinf ed
to revise the constitution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-12-04

OUCH! THOSE PAISs!-Use Edwards *
Hutchison's Stimulating Liniment for
rheumatism. &.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-12-04

THE FUNERAL of Charles Z. Harmon. n
young lawyer Of this city. who died on Wed
nescav last, took place AT IL O'Clock TODAY
nom Mount Vernon Place church. and was
largely attended by the numerous friends OF
The family and Masonic fraternity. Acacia
Lodge No. i. Eureka Chapter No. 1, and
washington COmmaDdery No. were fully
represented. ard at the conclusion OF the ser
vices the remains were removed to Alexan-
dTia for burial, escorted by Washington
Con ulauGeTy,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-12-04

TONIGHT presents the last ebanca IN oh
tain some OF the me old paintings 10 be sold
by DuncansOn Bros, corner of I'm street.
and Pennsylvania avenue, Hoods buildinS.
the prices Of those sold were remarkabiv
low, and the choicest gems remain and will
be sold tonight. Do not miss this chance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-12-04

THIEVES AT WORR-The stable OF Mr. G.
W GoOdall. In the rear OF his residence. on
Mary land avenue. vas forced omen last uigbf
ara Two fine sets Of harness ken.
About O'Clock this morning Sergeant
Clements and Officers Stone and Mcnamara
discovered a { the corner of Itb and / SfreetS
hat the window shutter had been forced off
The grocery store OF F.. W. EckloT. the win
Tow taken out and the rear gate forced open,
but 10 goods missing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-12-04

CoREs, &C.-Dr. Whites new establish
ment, i4i5 Pennsylvania avenue. opposite
MlIartS Hotel, is quite deliberately ar
ranged.
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LOCAL NE VS..
Auusements, DC, Te-nfxbt

N0tional ZheGteT.-Mr. John Mccullough IN
OMacbefh -
Theasc1 Cogliqlte.-"Lost," and a first-cisss
variety performance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-12-04

FRECKLEs removed by Natures Beautieer.
FRECKLEs removed by Natures Beautifer
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$4,000 WORTH UNREDEEMED PLEDGES
AT AUCTION.-See advertisement by Thos
lowing, OF pawnbrokeT's sale in Hooh's
building, northwest corner of Pennsylvania
avenue and I1tn street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-12-04
READING NOTICES.

THE CROWN PERFUMES are distilled from
natural flowers. Fifty distinct odors TO Sc
lect from. ASK for the new doors, Crown
Bouquet, Wild Flowers of India, &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-12-04

EVERY Warwick and Elm wood collar tina,
OlEsr collar llade.-Adr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-12-04

THE METROPOLIS SAVINGS BANK paws
hve per cent interest on all deposits made
on or before the Sd of each month. Its hoard
OF directors is composed as follows SAINT
Moment, Nicholas Acker, W. ii. Clageft.
James S. Edwards, John III. Goddard, q. r.
burger, and b. Ii. Warner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-12-04
Weather Probabilities To-day.
OFrICE OF CsIIF SIGNAL OYPIeZR,

WARRINGTON. DecemOer 4. 1Sto- y
For the middle Atlantic states falling bar
ometeT, light nOTtherly winds, slightly
warmer, cloudy weather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-12-04

WANTS $4,000 FOR BEING CALLED A
1HiIF-NeSterday, MessTS. Z. Edwin Dye
and j. Parker Jordan entered a suit FOR SLAM
Ger, IN the names OF Thomas NJ Maccubbin
against Allison Nailor. charging that de-
Iehoant, on the l6th OF November, in a con-
versatiOn with =. Sprigg Belt maIirio1SIv
spoke OF him in relation 10 a certain lot Of
barrel heading, as follows: a. found that ne
was stealing IL, and j hauled the balance
away for which he claims 800 90
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-12-04

a bAFELED BURGLAR SHOOTS AT AN Or
5tSEK--Ihis morning, about three O'Clock
attempting TO force his way into the front
Dasemeni window OF No. 2Oi6 G. street NORTH
IVES. ana ne ran down 10Th street The Of
fcer fired one shot, and the thief firai tyvfca
at The officer and made his escane ~ WV
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/ ,ARGE STOCK DRESS GOODS-

/ AhGE STOCK DRESS GOODS,
BRCssEL AND INGSAIN CARPETS MUST
BE SOLD.
Extra Heavy Canton FlanaeIs, l2lz-yor.h IA
Anoroseroegin Cotton, Oc-unhesr1 cr before.
prss 50 Coed stock too lsrg and bargains cav he
hao IRON LA TO fine goods W
Double-vidth French Plaids and Plain s-{tf,g
BLACK silhs cheap-SF5xc. 20 500
Best makes double idth Cashrps re 20 ~
oprsp te, &eriRos, BOmbsziaos, aenrietta
Sarpet Stock very cheap for cash.
brussels = .2s-warth Sis
\, Brussels in Remnants from 81 90 ts ell2X.
hngs, Mats, ntl Cloths-very cheap.
Large stock bsukets and Comforts. 81 50 o. Sl2 CO.
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A FULL LINE of the Crown Tooth Brushes,
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