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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-29
News of the Day.

At meeting of the Methodist ministers Of
Richmond, yesterday morning, the following
resolution was unanimously adopted: Resolued,
That we hereby express our great qualification
ADD satisfaction at the happy conclusions reach
ed by the joint commission sppaloted by the
General Conferences of the TWO Methodist
Episcopal Churches (Norh and ooutb) ito re-
move all obstacles to formal fraternity, and to
adjust all difficulties between them" and that
we hereby express our cheerful acquiescence
in and hearty approval Of all that was done by
the commissioners touching the whole ques-
ton Of fraternity between toe two ca ordinate
branches of the great Methodist family on this
continent.
Mr.. James B. Sener, ex-member of Congress
from the Fredericksburg district, and member
of the National Republican Committee, has
been appointed one of the National Republican
Executive Committee, with headquarters IN
New York.
A water-spout burst over the Humane Els
tablishment at St. Pauls Island, Nova Scotia,
90 the 18Th inst. Five bulldogs we're destroy
ed aud Que man killed. Only two storehOuses
and dwelling house were LETT standing, and
they Were much shattered.
The Virginia and Maryland boundary arbl-
traitors met yesterday at Cape May. The ar
gument on behalf of the Virginia claim Of the
boundary was commenced by MIR. h. l..
Daniel. attorney general of Virginia, and will
be continued by him to-day.
Last Saturday Gov. Jacob appointed ex'
Gov. Samuel Price, Of Greenbrier county, U.
S. Senator from West Virginia, 10 fill the va
cancy occasioned by the death of the late Sen
ator Caperton.
1t is estimated that there are 10000 women
in New York without the employment nec"s
sary for support of themselves and those who
are dependent upon them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-29

Secretary Chandler. with that disregard OF
law which characterizes all the members OF the
present administration, has glvec up the Sea-
ton House, 10 Washington, as the Pension bu'
rcau, aud leased the upper story OF ex Gov.
Shepherds pew building, for FIVE years, at
$1,000 year, for that purpose; and has
thereby rendered the government liable for
that and an equal sum to the owners OF the
bulldog he has rellnqushed, which still re-
mains under lease to the government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-29
Fire.

Port JERvIs, N. Y, Aug. 29-The Super.
visor of the town has warned out all the luhabi-
tants of the northwestern portion OF the town
to help fight the fires that stillrage 10 that sec
ton. A vasi quaotity Of timber has been de
stroyed. The fires are supposed to be the work
of incendiaries aud large reward has been
offered for the apprehension of any of them.
The whole atmosphere is permeated with smoke
aud the mountains a short distance away are
iudisiinct.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-29

Among the transparences atthe rsdicel rally
at St. Albaus w., on Tuesday night, was the
following "Tammany sachems in 1870
William NJ. Tweed, Samuel j. Tildeu, Peter
B. Sweeney, Richard B. Connolly, Thomas ).
Fields. A man is best known by the company
he keeps" Judged by this rule, where vii
Gov. Hayes, who endorses President Grant
be !? Gov. Tilden was the foremost man 10 ar
resting Tweed and soaring The rest of the New
York ring out of the COUNTRY but President
Grant used the whole power Of the govcrnmeo'
to secure the acquittal Of his accompllces, Bel
kuap, Babcock, Harrington, Mckee and others
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-29

The radicals arc becoming more aud more
alarmed as the election day draws near. They
are now fearful of a large reduction in their
usual majority 10 Maine, where an election will
take place on the 18th prox., and of the loss of
some OF their Congressman from that State,
and 10 their urgent appeals to the faithful to
vote the straight ticket there, exhibit their tear
by coucedDg the possibility Of Mr. Illden S
election, and ask what chance radical will
have with democratic President and demo
cratic Congress 10 sustain him?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-29
The indications of the unanimous nomination

The indications of the unanimous nomination
of Gen. Hunton by the Conservative Congress
sionsl Convention to meet here TO- morrow are
becoming more and more apparent The Gull
pepper Observer says: 1.-The Culpeper delega
ton in the Alexandria convention will be a
unit for Gen. Hunton. At the last election the
vote of Cupeper was cast solidly against him
and for Mr.. Barbour. MIR. Barbour is now
very jealous and warm friend Of Gen. Hutton,
and says BY all means return him, as he has
merited the positioo by his ability and strlc
attention to business. We are Of the same
Opinion, aud should he have opposition the vote
of Cupeper will affirm it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-29

The radical papers don't deny that their csn'
didate for President took away from chaplain
$500 that condemned deserter had given him
TO send to his mother. They say he turned it
over to the government but the books don't
chou II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-29

The latest advices from the scene OF the To-
dian war are to the effect that the u. s. troops
under command of Generals Terry aud Crook
who are DOT on good tcrms with each other aud
consequently hayc not been acting 10 concert
after avoiding a battle with the Indians are
king arrangements for going iuto winter
quarters. The results Of the campaign have
the aunhilation of Clusters command; panic
and alarm among the settlers aloDg the whole
western frontier, and revival among the In
dams of the previously extinct hope that they
can successfully resis: the further advance of
the white man upon their domain. The actual
loss in money to the people Of the u oited States
has been millions, aud the prospective loss mil
lions more. Gen. Sherman, however. still rides
his war horse up aud down Pennsylvania ave.
que, Washington, accompanied by his son 90
Shetland pony; Lieut.. Gen. Sheridan daily
dashes along behind spanking pair in Lincoln
Park, Chicago; recruiting is prosecuted vigor-
ously but as the soldiers will not be wanted 90
the Yellowstone till next summer, they can be
cuplUycu III CaiIyluS OIG Gue luSll uCIluue VI
the Attorney General aud the Secretary Of
War relative to securing some of the Southern
States Tor Hayes and Wheeler; President
Grant fares sunptuously at Long Branch, and
invites Mr.. Hayes, who endorses him, to come
on there and partake Of some of his delights
aud the radicals cry aloud for continuance of
power, and, unable to say anything else against
the reform candidate, who, they tear, will beat
them. accuse him-a man who has lived with
out reproach fer sixty years, honorcd aud es
teemed by large number OF the most lnfiuen
tiaI and respected citizens Of the couutry--ot
the small, low and mean crime Of making
false return to the tax gatherer. No wonder
The Sioux were successful, for the admiolsra-
ton and its favorites must enjoy themselves,
and must provide for continuance OF their
party 10 power.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-29

All the federal Office holders of democratic
antecedeuts, and, if women, those whose dead
husbands were democrats, arc being removed as
rapidly as that charge against them can be sub
stantiated
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-29

Ex-Gov Fayette McMulen still persists in
his intention of running for Congress IS An in-
6eoendent candidsse in the district that General
Pridemore will represent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-29

AT a recent negro neetiug II South Carolina
a resolution for self deteuse Was drawo up, be,
ginning with the declaration !hat there are
100, 600 colored men 10 this State ready with
rife and revolver to meet the whites that
there are POO, 900 coIored women who can ap.
ply the torch to our enemies home>teads and
hrsb their knives in the hearts OF our enemy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-29

l.. w. CALDWELL, Secretary.

THE SCHooLCRAFT.OULD MARRIAGE. Mr.
aud Mrs. Schoolcrait returned to Richmond,
y serday, from their short bridal tour The
Dauvllle News, in speaking Of this marriage,
says:
Miss Oud has swayed the scepter of Vir.
GINA belleshlp for i've years, and is beautiful
and brilliant woman Of twenty four years. Her
Wltticlsms have been current conversational coin
all over the State for years, and her every act
and movement Vas matter OF public interest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-29
Alexandria, Angus, 18Th, ioIJ.

TIE LATE AlRs. +. l.. SMITH, JE Ms
Jaouic Suthcrin Smith, vile Of rfa"c'' I've
Smlth, IT,, and only child OF Maj Wl!Ilam l.
Suthcrlo, did 10 this city Friday h'FI'IS'
Aug %, 1876, after an lllucs- VI 'w' "',H'
This sad Intelligence cau-rs grlci 10 Il" '''"' "
our entire community. We can iruy -ay '"''
wherever known Mrs Smith 'rIcnns "'''
c uuted by the plumber OF her aclla'"''D'O,'
aud W. do MT believe tha she has I'it "I 'o'
my upon earth Beautiful in person an1 oT''
y 10 character she wa. III every circle t'I'
gracnd magnet who's. attraction VA, lex o5 a.
arould. We, aud all nur people, ic"Fy ~"
pathiz witt. her iu-Uani, rarcuta ana !, '-'
in their crushing rragcmcnt. Inc t""''''
services vii! take place st IL ciocs . .u''n,.,
morning from the Main Street hc''''''.
rch.-DanriN Ms .,..rhrr
Died in D4uvlic Va. at tn RS 1eDc' H. - .,,,,
father, Msj. William I. Snth'I'l'' 90 , t'I
morning, August - 1876 Mrs. JalD'.
lin Sm,Ih, vile Of Franc!- he suiu IT, ,.r,;
Death at all times dreaded = IL" .'n,.
lie ghcn, as 10 this instance, II r. LII A..
stroke, Faithful wife, u tender 'no'l,'' .,nli
voted ami cnY child Thc faithful arrow I ,I,r
not have pierced q morr sFInnl"l n''" ,r,
when thi. lovely lady w4s siI'cAeu t,,f
Beautiful in Character as III person. W ',n,tr
her was 10 love her, uud our vince o. i', i,
bows in deep griel aud Syup,tny H'' ,,.n.,,i1o.
reavcd iamI under IhI> tIlehtl'S 1.. i,, - from
The iurclal services will BE- c2uduc''u .nn,.y
Main Street Methodist Church: 30 '7u"'''
morning at II o'clock. -BordT EfP''S'
H.. dan ocrsts Of Berks county Ps ,t tony
Inc 9en o9' Hon Heissr Il, mer for C0As'S'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-29

The den ocrsts Of t'erks county 'Gosste...
renuIojn,tei Hon Hester IL, meF 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-01
GEORGETOWN.

INTERESTING WORK ON THE POTOMAC
The work OF clearing the channel OF the river
of bed OF rock opposite the foot OF Potomac
street, which has been in progress for some
time under the direction of government Off
GERS, continues, and large quantities of rock
are daily brought up. TIE modus operandi
is very interesting one A hole is drilled
in the heart of the rock under water by q dia-
mopd drill; into the hole thus made a tin
tube filled with nitro glycerine Is inserted
by a diver. The nitro glycerine is then eX-
ploded by means OF electricity and the
blasted rocks afterwards are removed.
REVIVAL MEETISGs.-The usual meetings
will be held at the Congress street church
during this week, conducted by Rsvs. Howe,
Norris, Beall, Murray, and Nixdorff. Daily
prayer meetings at IL O'Clock at the Baptist
church.
NEEDS ATTENTIoN.-The canal bridge at
Jefferson street is in great need of repair,
there being large holes in its floor, which
make travel over IL very dangerous.
DON'T FORGET the festival at Forrest hall
beginning TO morrow night, for the benefit
of the Aged Women's Home. The ladies of
the Union Benevolent Society, who have ii
in charge, ask that ributions may be
sent TO the hall either upon Tuesday, We'd
nesday or Thursday mornings.
GRAIN Boat LoudOun, with 2 800 bushels
of wheat cOnkiZned IN II. VI. Talbot. also,
loo bushels Of wheat to Hartley * Bro
boat 3. Welch, with 2l5 bales OF hay and
20 barrels of ear corn, to t. e.. Wheeler.
Fish Herring are bringing to-day from
Sl4 to SIS per 1,C0n. shad Sl& per loo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-01
The Re,iya, Meeting To a.x.

TIE morning meetings this week were COM
menced TO day al 81. Paul's English La
therau church. and there were present Rev,
Drs. Noble, Rankin and GRAY, Rev w s.
Hammond, Rev. @. A. Hall and other min
isters- The meeting was in charge of Rev
W. y Ham mOnd, and after the service OF
song DT. Noble read a selection of Scripture
AZ spoke of the love OF Christ g uniting
ChTistians Of all creeds. Reports being called
IoT, Rev. MT. Hammond spoke of the meet
iDes at his church as very Interesting, a
number OF persons giving evidence OF n
chaDge OF heart. Mr.. Stewart repOrtAi from
The meetings at Lincoln hall. DIR. Rankin
rom bis church, Rev. DR. Noble and Rev
u. A. Hail from the meeting at the Sixth
presbyterian church, and Mr.. Little from
the Assembly's church. A report was also
made from the North Carolina avenue II p.
church. DR.. Domer reported from his church
that tbey had a fine meeting. Mr Dubois
spoke OF the meeting at DIR. Sunderland's
church. Rev. Mr.. Graef reported from the
Lutheran chapel on Capitol Hill that they
had a very interesting meeting. fourteen per-
sons having been converted during the week.
Mr.. Hammond read the requests for prayer,
numbering about forty, and offered a prayer
for the subjects. A praise meeting followed
during which praise was given for the COZ
version Of young man who had come In
from the open air meeting, aud an interest
Ing inquiry meeting followed.
The morning meetings viii be held at the
Lutheran church this week. Tonight m aet-
ires will be held AZ DIR. Gray'E church. Rev.
". &. HammOnd's. DIR. Mobiles, and the Luz
li'ran chapel on Capitol Hill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-01
LOCAL NE VS..


Ncrso'sdl 7nedT.-ROse Eytinge as "Rose
Michel"
TneGteT Consiqs.-"Juba, OF Who Wins"
and varieties.
Ws-'6Sa Presbyterian Church II street h.
tween l9th and 20thl-HumOrOus and dra-
matte reading by Edith Meredith.
Ln'coia HGa-COneert by the Orpheus
Club Of Philadelphia.
begers7t Street PHk.-First picnic OF the
Harmony Uniformed Association, X. OF p,
No Il.
JHeH@I1Gr'' PiedsITe Garden corner Attn and
kstreets EOrtheast)-Firs grand centennial
picnic.
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washiusfou Drtv,pp P.rb

Trolling may 1d, Sd, 4tn, AMI 5tn.
Tickets tCr sale at
Office OF the National Hotel.
once 90 the Imperial Hotel.
News Stand Al Wlliaru-s Hotel.
Office o. The New York Avenue Hotel
Once Of the 81. Marc.
JDFC' ION News Depot, northwest corner OF
slE ard r streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-01

Professor RalnbOw's glove-tltting Truss
no metallic or rubber springs; no hard pads;
gives relief and comfort; does not interfere
with labor, pleasure, or sleep. At the Health
Lift Parlors, 925 Pa ave. 429
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-01

MARRIAGE LICENSES have been issued IN
samuel a; Robinson and Eliza T.. Shannon:
John w. Haw kins and Mamie NJ, PresimSn
both OF Baltimore county, MARYLAND. Thns'
a: Moore and Laura A. Tennison both ~
Alexandria; Alfred Smith and Dora NJ 81 ford
Wllliam III. Sterne and A lice c. Fague; Stat
ford Robinson and Matilda Watkins: EiT'd
KaSsneld and Edna Brunsiek; Edward Nor
ris and Maggie Mayer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-01

THE NATIONAL SAVINGS BANK, corner
OF New York avenue and 18th street, pays
per cent per annum on deposits for each cal
endar month. Banking hours, to L. Sat
urdays, TO and 6 to 8. 27t31stl6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-01
Weather Probabilities To-dav.
OFFICE OF CHIEF SIGNAL opFrcss ,

NASHlN6TOS. May j, 1875. 4
FOR The middle and eastern states rising
barometer, northwest winds, increasing to
brisk ard possibly high, cooler, clear or clear
irg weather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-01
GETTLE.NES"S OUTFITS.
Every Department Well Supplied.
GARMENTS TO nHAsTRE.

LARGE assortment, probably the largest in
Washington, Of GODS to select from Fine
Plaid euiilngs; Plain an Fancy Worsted Goat
lngs and suitiugs, Blue and Black Flsnnels;
Blue, Black, Plaid and Mixed Cneviot SUIT
InEs; Blue. SLACK, Brown, Olive. Dahlia ard
Mixed Cloths aud OOatiGgs; Handsome Panta-
loon Patterns, White and Fancy Ves:inss
Gentlemen CT quiet tastes are particularly in
yited to inspect.
SHIFTS made 10 measure from gas upward.
Orders promptly filed, aad in the best manner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-01

FIRST-CLASS SECURING AND DYEIyG.
A. Fischer enlarged his establishment by
removing to his new building, 600 G st. north
west, three doors west OF 9th street, very near
MS former place. By promptly adopting the
improvements, whether of American
OrAQ pean invention, he is enabled to do
any work In a manner not TO be equaled by
those QQf possessing these facilities.
Noies Dresses cleaned and dyed with
Outeefng taken apart.
~ Grape Wells refinished nice and cheap.
81 Grease stains removed effectuaIly.
az Gents garments cleaning and dyeing
speciality.
81 Prices lower than ever before, to suit
the times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-01

We RECOMMEND our friends 10 90 To
McM uTrsy 6, sos Pennsy lvania avenue Mar
h ht space, who is selling Trunks frayeIing
bsgs ana Nalises, and doing all kinds OF re.
pairing at very low prices
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-01
On Trial for Murder.

THF VII LIkMS- LUCKETT HOMICIDE.
This morning, in the Criminal Court
Jadee Macarthur, the case of jack WI
Items. alias Richard Williams, charged with
he murder OF Francis LuckeJt on the 3Oth Of
April. ISL, by assembling him with q shovel
and fracjuriDg his skull, was called-MsSsrs
HsgneT and Blair for the accused and Dis
tTiet Attorney Wells for the government.
The following jurors were selected and
sworn: Samuel V. Noyes, James Foy. Henry
w. Lee, David Jackson, Il. j. Buckley, Ed.
F. simpson, samuel Queen, John ThOmp-
son, l. G.. COOmbs, Jas. a. Butler, Washing
ton Tilley and Edward =. Welch.
The affair took place on the fishing shore
al GeisbOTO, and Williams having been dis
charged 10 is claimed that some words
passed and Williams seized shovel and
which he died absut three weeks SUISSE
qUeItly.
Jde deferce claim that the wound was In
Fcted il self defence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-01

TRY Marburg Bros. Seal of North Carolina
ages. Abb:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-01
CIT Y ITEMS.

CHI DREN aud Boys Clothing, rev styles,
Just received at n. srRAUs', l0Il PeGGsyI-
VaniA RNerne.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-01

THE SOUTH WARRINGTON SUNDAY
SCHOOL UNION held its monthly session at
Ryland Chapel yesterday afternoon. Mr.
b. Pearson presided, and the exercises were
opened with singing, followed by prayer by
Rev. W. s. Hammond, OF the NJ. p. Church
Addresses followed by Rev. DIR. Wills, Rev
Or. Sunderland and Rev. Mr.. Hammond
lnterspersed with singing by the schools OF
MT. Bittinger's,l Ryland Chapel, (Mr. Ow,
msl-a quartette by Miss Rebecca Bird
George g Garrett, Frank u. Mcguire aud
ponoIy 1ount, with chorus. and the Fifth
baptlst, REV. Mr.. Mesdor's.) The exercises
Meador. ~ 'Ai'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-01

DIR. DIXON, editor Of the Scdlpel New
York, says: The Lift Cure is the most COM
prehensive treatment of the body, and as an
equalizer of the circulation is the most ply
slological remedy yet discovered by the wit
OF man." ParlOrS, S25 Pa. ave. 4.29
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-01

MARISI's NAY BALL.-ProfesSor M3Tini
announces his 18th annual floral May ball
10 take place on the 10Th inst, at the acad-
envy, on r street. The annual recurrence of
ibis event is always anticipated with much
pleasure by the older people as well as by
the little folks, for the professor never fails
TO make success Of IL. lie is making every
EFFORT 10 have his May ball this year surpass
All Tue others and we doubt not he will sue
coed, ard the scholars and many friends of
the school can look forward without auy
fear TO most delightful time on the even
ing OF The 10th. His superb hall, enlarged
and improved, with additional dressing
rooms, fne supper room, &C., will enable
visitors TO enjoy themselves TO the fullest
Tickets can be procured at the music stores
or al the hall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-01

LHE ATTENTION OF persons wanting nice
vel Kept furniture, is called 10 tn, sale by
tnonas bowling, auctioneer AZ So 3i0
nj ~ ee'' u" morrow Tuesday morning, at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-01

,hLsH,,. ADDRESS 10 have your Trunks
ss slc,1.l.e repaired aud covered a. ire
49, st oi lanes :. Topha m, as tn stree.
prices rsirSS,i ity OF work kept up, but
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-01

TEE LADY MANAGERS
OF TrE
WASHINGTON CITY ORPHAN ASYLUM
Will G.EB
HOUSE WARMING THEFHw UDuK.
Corner 18th anl streets ucrthgt-t,
WEDNESDAY ard TIL UESDAY. MAY 81 AID sth
opening at ~ clock.
On the hrst evening entertainment nv the
orphsn Children nav be expected, AID on VI az an
hnsiesl ans Literary Entertainment by tbs JOE
with the House Warming.
Admission "a the Sd IS cent; On TIE 8th Of May,
Tickets 70 Re had Of the Lady Managers " a, the
door. a,7T 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-01

FISH AABEET To-DAY.-Sold
Golden & Brother, nsh agent oy N. A.
Tor siSasls per hundred, 5000 herrfngs go ~,
SliaS d per thousand AHss5 Iof
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-01
rms. &c.-"The Wise for Health

Corns &c.-"The Wise for Health
on daily walks depend" and thousands from
far and near visit DIR. Whites establishment
1916 Pennsylvania avenue, opposite VIII
lard's hotel, for relief from, and avoidance
OF, COrns, Bunions, TrOu blesome Nails, Vas
cular Excresences, etc. Established in Wash
ineton in 1861. Fee, 81 per visit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-01

THE SUDDEN DEATH OF =. r. ELLIOTT
our attention has been called 10 paragrapn
which appeared among the teIegra phic Items
IN our edition OF Saturday last concerning
tEt sudden death in New York OF Samuel X
EIott, formerly OF the navy. That para
graph is in error so far as II throws doubt
upon the cause OF Mr.. ElliOtt's death, and is
II Other respects calculated To mislead per-
SONS as 10 his condition. We are informed
by one OF mis- relatives in this city that Mr.
Elliott had Tor several years been subject to
disease OF the heart, and that this was found
upon post norton examination to have
caused ms sudden death. On the evening of
his death he was apparently well and was in
excellent SPIRITS. At late hour he parted
with friend TO go to his lodgings and was
mol again seen alive by any one who knew
him. He had been for a long time unauc-
cesSiuliy seeking employment ia New York
ana while his circums tances were depressed
az was not, as the paragraph states, desti-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-01

ATTENTION is direction 10 the adver,ise-
ment OF Wash. Il. Williams, auctioneer. An
hounciDg for sale, on the ID day OF NAV Al
O'Clock p m, valuable real estate fronting
on y street, near corner OF 18th street NORTH.
west. This property being eligi0ly located
onefs great Inducements 70 parties desiring
10 obtain beautiful residence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-01

OF HE THOUSANDS Of victims OF con-
sumption ana kindred diseases in our cli-
mate. large prnpurtinn would ba saved by
using Bakers ODD Liuer Oh d3t1 PhOsphdte o.
LIME. which, as we prepare il, il a decidedly
pleasant medicine. Try It See that the
lsbel has our siguaiure-John c. Baker &
Co, Philadelphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-01
Ruptuye Cpra rrps.

FOR HEALTH and an increase OF vital
ity, use the Health Lift, at 92j Pa. ave. 4 p