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National Republican., 1876-11-14

TEE DISTRICT eovxzHnKxr.
Session Of the 7Coaere.uouai commissio

Session OF the CouGresu0nal commienons
The Joint Congressional commission to
frame form of government for the District
held session yesterday morning In the room
of the House Committee on the District, at
the Capitol. Senator spencer, chairman of
the commission, was present and presided.
Senator Whytc and Representatives Hendee
and Hunton were the other members of the
commission present. Several communications
were fled-cne from the board of assessors of
the District containing information for the
commission. A paper relating to the sanitary
condition of the District was among the num-
Der.
Mr.. benjamin F. Darueille, of Georgeto wn,
was present, and read and fied q paper in re-
lation to the usury laws in the District.
The paper advocated abolishing all laws
limiting contract rates of interest so that the
present limit Of ten per cent. will not exist,
aid the rates be optional between contracting
parties; six per cent. to remain as the ordinary
regular rate.
br. A. It. P. Garnett will have q hearing
before the commission this morning, and also
Prof. LaDgston, of the Board of Health.
Senator Spencer has occupied a portien of
his time during the recess in framing what he
considers a suitable form of government. and
has prepared two bills, which, upon motion Of
Mr.. Hunton, were filed. -rt
The commission adjourned until 10 O'Clock
this morning.
As has been said before the commission are
desirous of hearing from men representing the
different interests of the District.
The commission have but ashort time before
the reassemhling Of Congress to frame bill,
and they have been forced TO limit the time for
bearing citizens of the District until Thurs
day, after which they will be wholly engaged
In framing bill. But few papers have been
fled with the commission so far, and as It Is
known that there viii be representatives from
different localities and interests, it Is desired
that they come before the commission early,
in order to give time for careful considera-
tion of their propositions. Unless these papers
come in quickly it is probable that on the last
day Of the time prescribed for audiences all
will come in at once, and prevent the careful
consideration Of the plans proposed by any
ono
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Goppins a theatrical Manager.

In the Police Court yesterday the case of
Lewis Shorter, colored, charged with grand
larceny, was heard. The accused had been in
the service Of Mr.. John P. Rogers, manager of
the Theatre Comique, and gained the conf
dence Of bis employer and then began abus.
ing it. He first appropriated to his own use
money that had been given him to settle ad-
vertising bills, and becoming bolder in his ne
farious business entered Mr.. Rogers sleeping
apartments and made of with lot of new
shirts, gold watch, overcoat and other srti-
cles1of value. He then decamped to Philsdel-
phia, where he was found and brought back
to this city by Detectives McDevitt and Nc
Elfresh. His Honor committed him TO jail to
await the action of the grand jury in default
of 81 900 bail. se-
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RUNNING MEETING AT BRIGHTwo0I
Entries for the Races To-Day.

There will be running meeting at Bright
wood park, beginning to-day and lasting four
days. Those who witnessed the splendid
racing at the late meeting at Benning's will
be pleased to know that most of the best
horses that ran there are entered for the
Brightwoed races. The horses will be called
each day promptly at o'clock. omnibusss
will leave the Imperial hotel before the races
each day, and every facility will be afforded
for reaching the park. s.-E
There will be four races to day, with the
following entries : Fur the first race, dash Of
half mile, for two-year olds, Main Brace, May
Flower and Bosworth are entered. For the
second, dash of five eighths of mile for
three-year olds, Hobkirk, Libbie L., Pluto and
Hattie T. are entered. For the dash of three
quarters of mile, for all,ages, which forms
thethird race, Jack Trigg, Hatteras, Wateree,
Pluto and Bureoo are entered. The day will
be finished with grand steeple chase, about
two miles, for which Bay Rum, Jack Trigg,
Captain Hammer, Culpeper and Derby are
entered.
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True Statement.

When thousands Of physicians and druggists
of excellent reputation voluntarily indorse the
powerful properties Of Benson'sC Capcine Porous
Plasters, you may rest assured that their pop
ularity Is founded upon trueI merit. There
never has been an article before the people
that has received such strong Endorsements.
They are in no sense patent medicine, are en-
tireiy vegetable and perfectly free from mineral
or metallic poisons. They operate with as
tonishing quickness upon diseased parts; re-
store the circulation TO its normal condition;
relieve instantly and cure quicker than any
known medicine. They are superior to cleo
tricity in their action, and will positively cure
diseases which other porous plasters simply
relieve. They are 0 sterling. household
remedy. Price, 25 cents.
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~MORGAN'S ORCHESTRA.
|" Music furnished for all occasions,
WILLIAM b. MORGAN, Leader,
oc11-?m 934 PENNSYLVANIA avenue northwest.
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Taken TO Richmond.

1t will be remembered that George sheckles,
alias "Broksn nose George" was arrested In
April last by Detectives McDevitt and Neil
fresh, on the charge Of robbing the dry goods
store Of Perry & Bro. He was also charged at
the same time with robbing hotel in Rich.
mond, Va, OF 81 900 worth Of jewelry.l He
has been lying in the jail here till Yesterday,
when two officers from Richmond came here
with q requisition, and will take him back
with them this morning. The jewelry was re-
covered bV the above-named Washington OH
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Austien Sales To-day.
Rr nnncansnn Rnos-. ------.--

By Duncaneon Bros: RS ~
At O'Clock, valuable improved property
on the east side OF seventh-street road, near
the Schuetzen Park.
By Thomas Bowling:
At 10 O'Clock, varied assortment of goods.
By United States Marshal:
At IL O'Clock, at the corner OF Ninth and d
streets northwest, four ell paintings.
By DoEnman e. Green:
At o'clock, valuable improved real estate
on fhe south side Of Corcoran street north
west.
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Cstarrh.

offensive discharges from the head and all
chronic diseases successfully treated BY DR..
Hartley, 739 Tenth street, Washington. That
the tirnid and Disappointed may feel the ut
most assurance and confidence in the skill
and good faith Of DR.. Hartley, for the next 80
days he generously offers to attend all per-
sons, rich or poor, free of charge, until the
best evidence and most convincing proofs of
his success have been realized from his treat
ment. DR.. Hartley's office, 7S2 Tenth street.
Hours, 9 to 5 daily.
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Anniversary DINNER.

Last evening Mr.. Adolph Goetz, residing in
the central portion of the city, called together
his many lady and gentlemen friends 10 cele-
brate the forty-first anniversary Of the birth
of his wife, Mrs. Susan Goetz. After several
congratulatory addresses tho guests were con-
Quoted to the dining. hall, where was set a
most bountiful repast, consisting of the choic-
est yiands of the season. The host and hostess
were indefatigable in their efforts to make the
evening an enjoyable one 10 those psrticipst-
ing, and after considerable toast making the
guests took final leave of their host and host
ess, pronouncing the evenings event de-
cidedly pleasurable success. 81.
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of superior finish. overcoats, Business Suits
and Dress Suits from the lowest price which
good work and material can be offered to the
highest in price. We study the interests of
our customers. Best goods for the least
money. Children's Ulsters, Sc; Boys Suits,
IS; Boys Overcosts, IS; best line Of Gentle
mems 0vercoats, from $40 to $40.
NOAH WALKER & Co.,
625 Pennsylvania avenue, between Sixth and
Seventh streets, ...
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No Longer in Doubt.

While the people generally are disputing the
result of the election, victory being claimed by
both political parties, our citizens are not in
doubt as to which is the most popular clothier
in Washington, and as to where the greatest
Inducements are offered to purchasers, as is
evidenced by calling at s. Kstzenstein's, the
fashionable clothier, No. $40 Seventh street,
who, with his immense stock of new goods,
latest styles and moderate prices, is driving a
fourishing business.
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MADAM ELLEN WOLF.
Fined Again in the Police cour,

Ellen Reynolds, alias Ellen Wolf, charged
with keeping bawdy- house, was brought up
in the Police Court. The officers brought into
the courtroom five frail creatures and one
man named ]. C. Callahan, who was the first
witness, and testified that he had visited the
house; it was public, and the women boarders
were not chaste and virtuous; he had slept
there four or five times with women since July
last; was there last Saturday night, and saw
Miss Maui Acton: had drank considerable
whisky that night, and awoke In the morning
and found himself in her bed with Miss Acton
lying beside him.
Miss Maud Acton was next called, and testi-
fed that she lived with Mrs. Reynolds as
housekeeper; did not know her business;
she kept boarcers; had three ladies there,
each Of whom had gentleman friend keeping
them; could not tell whether the ladies were
married or not; they were not the gentlemen
that came to see them. The ladies had not q
very good name for chastity.
Miss Carrie Brown testified that she had
boarded with Mrs. Reynolds for three weeks;
did not know the business of any Of them;
gentlemen came TO see the ladies, but did not
know the object of their visit; was only slightly
acquainted with the inmates of the house.
Officers Breen and Jeffries testified to the
bad character of the boariers of Mrs. Rey-
nolds, and the nl-reputation of her house.
His Honor decided that q clear case had
been made out, and fined her $500. An ap-
peal was taken.
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BUnDNG MATERIALS.
TO SMOKERS.

cfrsr. TirTLE ROsE Is : new brand Of eixzrs
that We have had put up expressly for our retAil
trade. IT II 1naranteed TO rs 70 be mAnuf4ctured
nom selected foreign and domestic leaf Il has no
arfincfa favoI, and we satisfied that the dller
introducing this brand our object Is 70 furnish .
cigar at csnts-nve for 5 cenfsof delicate aavor,
good enough TO pun at home. Believing that NO
member of the family circle would object 70 the
odor Of pure Havana We commend this cigar In .
their evening smoke at home, without offeRse to
others. On trial we think you viii agree with rs.
sold only 1t the LYNCHBUR6 TOBACCO STORE,
No. u19 Seventh street northwest, between L and
d; LynehbrE smoking tobacco 70 clahs st f.ctory
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.PopuIar Aavertasin1.

Short advertisements, under the following
heads, printed in TEE RzPUBLIoAN fof five
cents line each day, or 81 .25 q Line month,
payable in advance:
Situations wanted.
Help wanted.
Houses to rent.
Rooms for rent.
Boarding houses.
For sale.
Business cards.
Miscellaneous Wants.
To find out the number of lines an adversa
tisement WIN occupy, set solid, reckon four
words for the first line and eight words for
each subsequent line. Fractions Of lines
charged as full lines.
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FIRE SIDE JEWEL, at 92O Pa. ave.
RaEiRned.

General John H. Ketcham, one of the Com.
missioners for the District, yesterday ten
Sered his resignation to the President Of the
United States, TO take effect on the LIST of next
March. The reason for doing so is on &C
count Of his having recently been elected to
the Forty-difh Congress from the Thirteenth
district in New York.
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Rooks at Auction.

The sale of private libraries at Dowling's
auction rooms will be continued this (Tues-
day) evening, when some valuable works will
no doubt be sold at very low prices.
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FIRE SIDE JEWEL. at 92e Pc. ave.
Tubman,

Al Ninth street, has the largest stock Of
paper-hangings in the city, and the lowest
prices. Landlords and others reftting will
save money by buying from him. Also, nice
stock of window-shades, fringes, gimps, cur
tain loops, cords and tassels, sc. The best 81
shades In the city. Give him call.
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FIRE SIDE JEwIs, at go Pa. ave.

The most reliable dry goods merchants ad-
vertise in The REPUBLICAN, because II Is read
by all Government officials and clerks.
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Small Handbills 75e. Per Thousand.

The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN Job Office
prints Small Handbills for seventy-dve cents
per thousand. Material all new.
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Benson's Capcins Porous Plasters-Hear What
the People Say!

"The best, cheapest, safest and surest
remedy ever offered an intelligent people" !"
San article Of great merit which will in
short time be found in every house
hold" "They are all that the Manufacturers
claim for them, whose name alone is a sufi-
cient Endorsement Of their genuine merits"
1.-THE best remedy known for external diff
culties or local disturbances" "They are
vigorous, removing almost instantly the most
violent pain and insuring speedy cure" "I
consider them great and needed improvement
over all other porous plasters; they give prompt
relief and cure quickly; they are held In high
esteem" "They are now preferred over all
others. They cure where other porous plas-
ters simply relieye."- When suffering try
them, and you will not be disappointed.
Price 25 CENTS
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A Wheelbarrox Bet.

II the returns are definite enough by to-
morrow to settlebeyond dispute who Is elected
President thewheelbarrow agreement recently
entered into by Joseph Binder aud A Ell.
Reese VIII come OF at O'Clock in the sfter-
noon. The losing man is to wheel Che victor
from the corner Of Seventh and N streets to
Pennsylvania avenue. Extensive arrange
ments have been made to make the affair q
success. The friends OF the victor will ac-
company him along the route as anescort,
and the friends Of the loser are to attend as
mourDers. The wheelbarrow will be hand
sornely decorated, and the loser will wear on
his breast picture of the defeated candidate.
A.marshal and aids will be appointed, and the
triumphant procession, with the victor in the
Wheeibarrow, will be preceded by band.
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Childreu's

Cape Coat listers aud Suits, at
EIsEMAN BRos.',
Cor. of Seventh and streets.
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The Latest Report

is that II. L. Strasburger, 3O6 and SOS Seventh
street, has the finest boots and shoes south of
New York.
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s renowned for its misses and children's
shoes, and made a specially Of by
II. L. STRAsBURGER,
3O6 and S0s Seventh street.
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Empire Heating Range,

warranted to heat rooms above In the coldest
weather; elegant baker and every way reliable.
For sale by HI. Gregory, 6S4 Pennsylvania
aVeDue.
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CITY ITEMS.

GAS DRoP-LIGHTs in endless variety, at HAM
ILToN & PRARsoN's, Ninth and d streets.
GAS FIXTURES, new designs, in crystal, bronze
and gilt; largest and best variety ever exhibited
in Washington. and at the lowest prices, at HAM-
ILToN & Parsons, Ninth and ID streets. 80
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New York
Haalth and Econamx.

manufacturers send their latest styles and
choicest goods to Fl. L. STRAsBURGER,
306 ands30S Seventh street.
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Those
philadelphla

Satin-lined Overcoats, at
EIsENAN Bros,
Cor. of Seventh and Z streets.
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WHIsTIIKG TO KEEP UP COURAGE
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ACCIDENTS, INCIDENTS, POLICE ITEMS

LOCAL NOTES ABOUT TOWN
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Medicated Flannel Undershirts and Drawers,
at NOAH WALKER g. Co.'s,
625 Pennsylvania avenue, between Sixth and
Seventh streets
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GRAND ENTERTAINMENT,
Vocal and Dramatic, at
Curtis School Building, Georgetown,
In aid Of Trinity Parish School.
Recitations by the celebrated Eloc utionists,
Miss ANNIE W. STORY and Mr. E. B. HAY
Vocal programme by the most prominent singers
in the District.
TUESDAY EVENING,
November Il, 1876, at O'Clock.
Admission. 50 cents. nos-st
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1HE most enterprising business firms adyer-
vertise In The REPUBLICAN, because It is read
BY the most influential customers.
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FINANCIAL.
>~~~N~S~~~.NoIoINo Noo.o.~.o.oSo.oD~.oN~~
t25, $50. 800. 1900. eSOO.

g, me .ei,.sss I, V ncs.s q ALn1. y.os1.sHAx 2
SSne ssEht % R.ss -eesiy paper. called ne RsesLp
dress. In addition 70 Q large number Of 7 ed.
sorials on financial and other topics, It contains
ing Of every stock bond and security dealt In g the
STOCK Exeh.nge. Messfs. FRoTHINeHAM Aeo. ere
isd msssrS 4 .don 3 asl ssoes sreiss
age business they sell what are termed "Privi-
leges, or "Puts and Calls, one Of the favor.
lie methods Of legitimate speculation. Their advtca
2 valuable, and By following It many have mads
National Republican., 1876-11-14
COD LIVER OIL AND LIME.

COD LIVER AND LINE.
That pleasant and &C tive agent in the cure of
Of pare cod liver on and lime, is being uni.
versally adopted IN medical practice. Sold. by
the proprietor, A. b. Wilbor, chemist, Boston.
Is Your LIE WORTH 10 CKsrs,-Sickness
prevails everywhere, and everybody complains Of
some disease during their life. When sick, the
object is to get well; now to say plainly that no
person in this world that Is suffering with Dys-
pepsia, Liver Complaint and its effects, such as
Indigestion, Costiyeness, Sick Headache, Sour
Depressed Spirits,s Biliousness, &C, can take
GREENS Aueusr FLOWER without getting relief
and cure. If you doubt this, go TO your druggist
and get sample bottle for 10 cents and try 1t.
Regular size 10 cents. Two deses will relieve
you. CHAs. SToTT Co.,
Usl THuRsroH'e IvoRY PlARL TOOTH Pow.
DEB. A perfect dentffftce. It's action On the
teeth is specific removes tartar and dscoloration,
white. It hardens the gums, sweetens the breath,
and, containing no acid, canoot tnjure the ensmeL
Its constant use ID recommended 70 all, but gpe-
cfalfy TO those Who, having good teeth, wbh 70
preserve than. Twenty-Five and any csuts p0
bottle.
THoMPsoH's PoMAp1 OPrIn, for dressfnG The
hair. This nne pomsde merits special mention.
Purely vegetable, its effect 10 to soften and refine
SSsTss Sns dry hs tS It gos. and Dsaus
tnjure, but IL highly beneficial equally % 70 the
rich, golden-hued tresses of youth, the darker
shades Of middle Life, or the silver streaked looks
ofags. Twenty-Five and nfty osnts Per bottlA.
PRAcrIn ECONOMY. Renovsss your nrsd
gloves thoroughly and quickly with JovenS In
odorous Kid Glove Olsansr. Twenty-Five ssnts
~ oSset.-
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BARL LoW'S ART GALLERY,
EXCURSIONS.

NINNONO~INNNNI~O~ON| ~ON|OOO~DOO~ONONU~~U
EXCURSIONS, PICNfCS AND PARTIES
u would do well to advertise with the Calcium
tisements at Ninth and Pennsylvania avenue eyery
pleasant evening. Once st. Clouds Building,
Rooms 10 and 50. -.,-EI-- iy27-t ,
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GENERAL EEWsOF THE CITY.

RACES At BRIGHTWOOD PARK
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the TlLDEH AND HENDRICKS CLUB
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FIRE SIDE JEWEL, at 990 Pa.

Eiseman Bros IS Overcoats. .-.
Cor. of Seventh and E streets.
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800. y 5EyyEsEEp gaz4 HAS s. S1.7OO

during tke past few months, under our tmpruSs1
system OF operating In Stocks. Risks reduced 4
nominal sums and pfoats increased. Book oouta11'
ing fnu tnfofDAfio1 bcuf on application. :
TUMBRIDGE . Co.,,
sposrury Eos va WEI issr.ee sed asT sr9Is T.
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IS Per Ton and Upward, Ac-
cording to Quality.
JOHNSON BROS,

Main Once and Depot: Johnson's wharves, foot Of
Twelfth, Thirteenth and y streets southwest;
-ofices, f2o2 and liz Ninth street northwest.
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haul, land if you want 800 or 5000,
say so.' He also wrote that he was
looming up into this northwestern
country in a few weeks, and knew
where they could make another good
haul and give him some more" De.
ponent now lives at Cannon Falls, but
his wife, Stiles sister, is not living
with him now. His name is Peterman,
On the other hand, citizens of Month
cello, who know Stiles almost as we'll
as they know members of their own
household, say that the photographs of
the dead bandit bear no resemblance
to him, and they are perfectly conf
dent he is not the man. Frank Shaw,
who was in Mortified when Peterman
claimed to identify the corpse, says it
was the taller of the two whom Peter
man thought was Stiles. If this is
true, Peterman is clearly mistaken,
for Stiles is only five feet eight inches
in height. E. B. White was with
Stiles in the pinery last winter, and
saw him there as late as May or June.
At that time Stiles was trapping and
hunting, and trading with the Indians.
White has photographs of both of the
bandits killed at Northtield, and says
that neither Of them looks like Stiles.
The latter was not as heavy by twenty
pounds, when White saw him, as the
dead bandit is represented to be.
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The Dead Bandit.

The body of the man shot near Ma
della was brought down to St. Paul on Sat-
urday and taken to the State House, where
it was embalmed by Drs. Murphy and Hagan.
A great crowd of people thronged the capitol
building and grounds all the afternoon,
though few were allowed to see the body. On
Sunday crowd OF several hundred, includ-
ing women and children, thronged the
grounds nearly all day, but all the outer
doors of the building were locked and no
visitor was permitted to enter. Chief OF
Police McDonough, of St. Louis, arrived in
St. Paul Sunday morning, and he identified
the dead body as that of Charley Pitts, one OF
the most daring of the gang. This renders
it reasonably certain that the large robber
killed at Mortified was Clell. Miller,
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Internal Revenue.

Internal Revenue Commissioner
Raum has issued a circular letter to United
States attorneys in Philadelphia, New York,
Chicago, Cincinnati, Milwaukee and other
important collection districts in various parts
of the country, authorizing them to institute
suits against all parties against whom evil
dence can be presented Of not having paid
the whole or any portion Of the taxes due the
government under the law providing for a
tax upon incomes. This will render persons
liable to suit for such recovery from date at
which this tax first went into effect, and the
commissioner entertains the opinion that the
result of this action will be to recover a con.
siderable sum of money to the government.
The consultations of the various internal
revenue districts recently decided upon will
all be perfected the first Of October, and the
new order will then go into effect.
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The Yellow Fever Epidemic.

The yellow fever threatens the
whole seaboard of the South from Savannah
to Baltimore. Its ravages in Savannah are
increasing, and no control can be obtained OF
it. The disease was brought to Charleston
from St. Thomas, and has become epidemic
there. The people are leaving, and the fall
trade of the city is ruined. There are hopes
that cold weather will soon end the danger.
The typo-malarial fever in Baltimore is
another name for the genuine disease. The
other cities are actively engaged repelling
the threatened pestilence, and at Norfolk,
Wilmington, N. c., and Pensacola, quaran.
tine regulations will be vigorously enforced.
In the meanwhile the good work goes on in
New York for the relief of stricken Savannah,
and the fund is now over fourteen thousand
dollars.