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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-25

AN AMUSING BLUNDER AT THE EXPENSE
OF MAINE FIRM.-NOt very long ago. a
heavy hrrn in Belfast, Me-, dealers in fish,
salt. etc, bad occasion to order quantity of
cOdfsh from the firm OF Paine Brothers,
EastpOrt. By the influence which seems TO
aeLght IN mlscarrying the designs of mice
directed to New York, where il was received
by Paine Brothers, indeed, but a firm not at
all in the fish line, being wholesale drug
gists, and wise in myrrh, aloes and franklin
cense, precious drugs and essential oils
Still, the Messrs. Paine of New York are of
The most accommodating disposition, and
sired are in the market, and the blandest
memoer The roof mildly put on his hct and
started out In quest of Goldfish. or course If
was IN the market; quite likely it had just
lie found no trouble In securing the desired
amount at New York prices. The fish was
sent as ordered, but there is no record of the
remarks made by the Belfast firm when they
received 1t, saddled with all the profits of All
the middlemen on the round trip from down
east 10 the gay metropolis and back again
Inc only sign they made took the shape of a
remittance In polite letter of thanks, con
yeylng at the close an intimation that they
should not, thereafter, as q regular ma tier or
business send to New York for Goldfish.
THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT SwINDLED
Inc statue OF Napoleon Is once more on the
Top OF the Nendome Column. The statu was
Daoly Injured by its fall, and manufacturer
OF bronze was charged with the work OF re-
storlns IL. Inc statue was repaired, accord
ing TO contract, but among the workmen EN-.
pioyed there was firm friend of the Impe-
rial family. He protested against the work.
ana was sent away. But he managed TO find
means TO get upon the scafiolding, and, in
presence OF some officials, took a common
putty knlfe from his pocket and nearly sew
ered the Emperors arm. The crevices had
Deen nlled in with wax. But at that time
inc statue was In position and screwed down,
IL is asserted that the whole statue Is repair-
cd In this way, and that it will be fun of
hOies AFTER six months exposure. The con-
tractors, who would like very well to hang
plead haste as an excuse, and saw that they
Will repair the crevices with bronze. now
that the statue is in position. Some OF the
journals are very indignant at this ALLEGED
Cor. ". Y. Times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-25

FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND BOTTLES of
H0ie'S Honey Of HOreI0s0id AMI Tar have been
sold during the past winter, and al least half
That number OF alarming cases of Couch,
Cold, Influenza and Bronchitis have been
cured thereby.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one mInute
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LOCAL VIEWS.
Amusements, &c, Tonight.

National TheGier.-The Kellogg OperaTroupe
In Fra Diavolo."
Ford,s Opera House." Foul Play
TallmGdge HdH-1l1th celebration OF the
birth OF RI bert Burns.
Thed1eT CoDliq,Ie-" The Seven Escapes of
Adelaide of Drcscen,' and varieties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-25

IRON in the blood. Liebigs Liquid Ertrac,
Of Beet, in pint bottles, enriches the Blood,
aids Digestion, cures Dyspepsia, Nervous
ness. Debility, Chills, Fever, Ague, and Fee
male Complaints.
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CITY ITEMS.

$40 LESS TEN PER CENT. FOR CASH, Sl4 20
net, will buy gooi business suit, ma ie of
clean nice stock, much below value at the
Cpening Of the season.
GEo. c. HENNING, 40 9Th street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-25

FORTY CENTS DAMAGEs.-The Baltimore
sun says that In the case of Fisher Il Sons
sgaipst the Franklin Telegraph company
Ior damages Tor negligence In sending a tel
eeTaphic dispatch, Judge Brown on Satmr.
day, In the Baltimore City court, gave judg-
n ent for Fisher Sons for forty cents. the
cost OF the dispatch. The message was not
repeated. and the Judge decided that the
Jules printed on the blank dispatches ex-
tmptlng the company from liability fur
damages unless the message is repeated were
have been discovered il the MESSAGE had
teen repeated 80 ""o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-25

FOR AN 1RRITATED THROAT. COUGH OR
Col ID, q" BrOaCn'S bronchial Troches" are offered
with the fullest confidence I'm their efficacy.
They maintain the good reputation they
have Justly acquired. 60
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-25

FOE eALH.
ocer for sale oil Glasses Of
BRICK AND FRAME HOUSES,
situated Ia some Of the most Desirable location. -,
Capitol Ail ct prices to suit those Who dSsire "a
LOTS Of all Dimensions can be bought On rss,op,.
HOUsKs rUR BENT,
RENTS COLLECTED
LOANS SEGUTTATED
PROPERTY SOLD AT PUEBLO AUOryoH.
Gus est geo Penna ave. ssss, Cseitoi Nh
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CoEFs, SC.-Dr. Whites establishment
now occupies the very eligible dwelling, 1il6
pennsylvania avenue, opposite Willard's,
where he continues the successful Treatment
OF cOrns, bunions, chilblains, club aud In
verified nails, vascular excrescences, &c. Es-
tablished In Washington, ID. c., In 1861.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-25

DEPARTURE OF REV. G.. A. HALL.-A
social gathering Ofthe active members of the
Young Mems Christian Association was
held In the parlors of the association last
evening, 10 take Personal leave of Rev.
George A. Hall, for several years the cecrs-
tary OF the a. ISOLATION. President Gallau-
Diet presided, and made some remarks on the
subject OF Mr.. Halls departure, and called
upon him TO give them some parting words
OF advice and counsel. Mr.. Hall addre5sc.
the meeting, making some excellent sug-
gestions, as the result OF his experience here
and elsewhere. He then left The room and
during his absence collection was taxen
And purse of 500, made up and presented
10 Mr.. Hall when he re- entered the room as
q than k-ofiering for his faithful and effective
service. He expressed his thanks for this
Token OF esteem, and then Offered an earnest
prayer for the prosperity of the association
AL tten joined hands and sang "Blest be the
tie that binds" after which many took leave
OF him. but number remained and accom-
pansd him TO the depot, where he took the
1145 p. nj. train for Charlotte. N. c.. the
frst city in bis tour OF visitation through the
south.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-25

CURIOUS DEATH OF BURGLAR.-A
special from Pittsburg says: A burglar
named John Campbell met with horrible
ueath at O'Clock this morning, while en-
deavOring to effect an entrance TO a dwelling
on Pennsylvania avenue. Gentlemen In the
house were awakened at the hour mentioned
0y Cries OF "Come 9uick / am dyingI" They
arose, procured lantern and proceeded to
the rear yard, whence the cries proceeded
They had not searched long before they
found Campbell i'm sitting posit lon near
one OF the basement windows. He was
covered with blood, and had evidently fallen
back into the position he occupied from
W. akness. Upon examination 1t was found
that ne had broken pane of glass in the
window. When he put his arm thronob the
o. oxen pane 1t caught on the ragged edgss
OF Inc glass and cut a frightful cash in the
nefh, severipg one OF the main arteries. His
ciothes and the ground for some yards were
soaked with blood, and the wretcheI man
ditd before the inmates of the house could
81 mmOn q physician.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-25

REPUBLICANS OF ALABAMA residino a.,
This District have organized a sfata 80. ~
eiation, apd elected the following officers.
~. N. kiels, president; Henry ST. Clair. IL,
wee prssldenI; ID. Threet, % vice presi-
Joshua McNeal, treasurer; w. p. Hail. ssy,
keant alarms Messrs. Threet, Drstan
e Williams, Men cal and Harris have been
appointed committee 10 draft q constitn
ton and bylaws for the government OF the
association "a VIZ
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~"Pudding and milk festivals 90 are Tn,

0Three judges of the New York supreme
court nave decided that Stokes Is not enti-
lore mas no opportunity to escape further
The trial Of John N. Pierce, formerlv
CASHIER OF The Merchants National bank OF
Lowell, Mass, on an fndictmsnf for Am ha1a
zilDg $4,000 OF the banks funds, was con.
ciuded yesterday with verdict OF not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-25

WHAT with stocking darners, knitt,n,
al wringeIs," says the Cleveland Her.lI
woman as necessity is fa1iug from Tin.
race or The earih." And the Milwaukee, Son.
10 split the wood khed IDLY be misseJ ,,
But we should like To k ~ how wei e..
cur backs warm at ni2hSahd get our b.
ois.ked III the morning Il to;asrile Co,,.er
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-25

CUMBERLAND VALLEY RAILRoADAThe
annual report OF the president of the C,nmo
DeI!and Valley PA railroad company shows
that the gross earnings Of the road for ISIS
were So26 W6.l and total operating expenses
The total decrease In earnings as Compares
WIN the previous year was SIT ,233 9I. and
the Total decrease In expenses sS.77953.
4of38. The company has no floating debt.
pays nve per cent. dividends semi-annualIy'
and closed the fiscal year with $40 $50 10 sur,
plus cash in its treasury SUI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-25

LONGFELLOw AND HARRY BAssErT-E,d.
wards & HutchisOn's Stimulating Liniment
Is the best thing for injuries In Horses. 4;
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READING NOTICES.

DURANG'S RHEUMATIC REMEDY will cure
any case Of rheumatism on the face of the
green earth. Sold by Druggists. I2I3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-25

A B0SToN's GIRLS SMARTNEss.-The
Boston Transcript reports that a yenerab'e
taiker OF twaddle, a society man who has
Outlived his usefulness, but who still hoyers
around at receptions and parties, and indul-
himself, sailed up to couple engaged in
conversation in coZy corner, the other
evening, and in his most winning tone said;
Judsing from the color of her cheeks. I
complimentary things to Miss - nv
Doy =! IL never deal in compliments said
the boy" rather gruffiy. :.DOn't you be-
has paid me a greater Compliment thar, yn,
ever PAID lady In all your life. He has
thing" soae-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-25
Weather Probabilities To-day.
OrYrcr c1 CHrrr S1erAL OYEIcER. }

" AsHINUTUN. JAnuaTy y. IsIb- y
For New England and the middle states,
partly cloudy or clear ather aad slowly
rising Temperature with south to west W inds
and falling barometer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-25

MARRIAGE LICENSES have been issued In
John Fleishman and Jane Wesley; Addison
Sermon and Betsy Dixon; VIM. Barnes and
mary Stittwell, both OF Montgomery coun-
", Md; James ID. Murray, OF Canandaigua.
~: T., and Fannie O'Loughlin; Henry
1homas and Elizabeth SnallWood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-25

A. Fischer enlarged his establishmsit bv
Iemovlng 70 his new building, 9O6 g street,
nom his former place on 9Th street, where az
- ready 10 do any work In his line in his SUI
Rerlor manner. Kid Gloves and Shoes.
Grape Wells cleaned at q yerv shorf nofice'
Ladies' Dresses cleaned without taken snart
And spots removed without cleauing the
whole garment. Gents Clothes cleaning and
dyeing speciality. n .S.fr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-25

MORE ABOUT THE MONTREAL ELoPE-
MENT-The police of New York have in
formation that Bridges aud Mrs. Mackenzie,
the clipping Montreal couple, are in Phila-
delphia, but nothing can be done TO appre-
held them. as their case Is not covered by
the ext. addition treaty. The Philadelphia
Times OF yesterday states that Mr.. Bridges,
accompanied by a female, arrived in th at
city on Saturday night and put up at the
Continental hotel, where they were assigned
adjoining rooms, Bridges registering him
self and "Miss Bridges" Of "Phoenixvillen
He declined to talk on the subject of the
elopement, but said the lady in the next
room was "Miss" Bridges, and that 1.-The
other lady" was in New York. Mrs Mac
kenZie is the wife OF Mr.. T.. w. Mackenzie,
Junior partner in the firm OF John @. Mac
keDZte d Co., well-knOwn throughout the
Dominion, and resident of Montreal. Mr.
BeyOn, who was described as her brother in
law, Is her cousin, having married the daugh-
ter OF Sir Hugh Allan, brother OF Andrew
Allan, OF Montreal, the father of the infatu-
ated lady. When Mrs. Mackenzie left Mon
treal she abandoned BABY few months old
that she was nursing
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ADJUSTMENTS.

NsEE,,9yscaaha T Ia SnrS su,HopkRa
TUESDAY iy.SiNe: ysHasIi as.
Only performance 3 pIas5fT so5siOS opera
With the amsrlSs1 pTIm 40 eonna ma.
RsniiioD. Mr. sesuia, Mr.. Alien. and Mr.. Vim
wednsday-FAUsT-KeTe
Saturday Erenins- HuGUENoTs-'San Zandt.
j.rYs rf ISS Sf,iI 81 GrssssERMoos.
INCoLN HALL.
JOSH KILLINGS.
The GREAT ALMANAN MAKER,
WILL GIVE oNE
HUMOROUS BEADING,
LIscoLN HAIL.
MONDAY, JANUARY 81, l-T6,
O'CLOCK.
his Entertainment, entirely new, viii consist Of
Readir 8. FROM his ON most humorous productions,
arranged e'P''' snsS Tn e. stu TouK.
commencing at wsshir st the 3lst instant, and
TIE LAST CHANCE TO HEAR TUE PRINCE
or HUaORIsrs,
Box Sheet al Netzsrcti 8, on aud AFTER Thursday,
January Il. Tickets 20 snd 75 cents. NO extra
charge for reserved seats. Jan2j6t
EcRD's OPERA house.
nOADA1 kNtNlSGs Jenu1Fb
aud rntil further notice, the thrilling Dramatic
Rons nee, written b. Dion BOucioauit and Charles
FOUL PLAY.
MIR. LOUIS ALDRICH as ROBERT PENFoLD,
As play cd by him in Boston 40 nigbts.
The psshirs English Artistic. Miss KATE NEW.
TON, IS HELEN RoLLEST0N,
And q Full Dramatic COMPANY.
FOUL PLAY MATINEE SATURDAY. j,4u
THE KELLOGG OPERA TROUPE
<. k,A Mn Fi 6fS Is,
REICHENB,CH's
Plano Warerocms, 4 % nth street,
Jsna4 et above Pennsylvania ave.
II7TH ANNIVERSARY cELEBRArIOs
oFTBE
BIRTH OF ROBERT BURNS,
AT TA,LM.DGg HALL.
-. Tuesday !, EVESiSS, January as, 1876.
OPERA LIBRETTOS.
jan2...s AND SAVE 20 CENTS. w.
THEAA,I,rE.:h,. s S0M.tQnE, -,
OPEN THE YEAR BOUND.
az. syEEE sfs: .as e, s
URDAY AFTERNOONS.
FIRST CLASS IN EVERY RESPECT.
Variety, Drama, Burresque and Comedy. ncvz1 I,
NJ UsIC FURNISHED FOR ALL OCUAsfOSS
Nl Also 1nsn uction given.
Apply 10 PhOF. JOHN WAGNER,
janl3 2awlm' 900 Let street, near street n O.
OLD MOI On Exhibition NEW No.
.ra S ST. ana sale zr ass
NJ A II X X ITE RS.
NO. 439 sfh street. beflrsen ID and r. SfrsetS ,tgf
doors ADORE Odd FeilOUrS' Han.
Chofce Oh Paintings, EngrayiDgs, Chromos, &C.
Also, largest stock II Paper Hangincs, Window
Shades, Pictures, Frames. Picture Cords ana Tas-
sells Rirgs. Nails. &C., in the District.
1TEEMs CASH.
~ Please remember Name an Number. willy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-25

CHARLES HEIDsIECK Sillery. Extry Dry.
ana Grand Vim Medaille Champagne. For
sale Dy dall q Hume, I22 eO2.
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arettes. See adyt, @nu O1s'
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TENEMENT HOUSE WREcKrp--yeetar-
"a. ~, mousse No. 80 NJ street, occupied by
hi amllies, tumbled down. IL was set on
bies, ana the wet weather causing the
t piuUns 10 set,le The house tumbled over, but
nnaI Lately a.eiy the inmates got out before the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-25

TIE NATIONAL SAVINGS BANK, ooYnerof
New York avenue and 18th street, pays S Der
S Uonc per Snnpm on deposits for each calendar
70 and toa. Mfs. IIft9 J.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-25

AMERICAN STERLING, with triple plate
teas, table forks with knives to match, re-
ceived al Priggs jewelry store, agents for the
Lake George diamonds, in jet and gold, No.
i5I Pennsyly ania avenue, near Az street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-25

SNlLIINGyON-> PareNr
- SELF-CLOstNG DIaRi Es FOR Isse.
valuable Pocket Companion, contaipips Ara.
nac, Wage Table. Interest Tstle, Dornes-ic a1a
IoieIRn Postage stamp Duties. Populanoa ga stsfes
arc lerTlIeries, Flank Space Tor every day IA tre
sear, and = ash Account for each mouth. Fifty cs-
iereh' klnos IN various fiy les OF finding.
PHislCiAHs' VISITING LIST FOR isse.
HAGtssTows and other ALMAEACS wbole.
sale and Betail, nj
sHiLLfNGY0N,S Bookstore,
decss-tr Corner ~ street and Penua syenus
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-25

AN AZTEC SKULL WITH GLASS Eye
The NIL waukee (Wis.) Commercial Times of
jar. 20, contains this astonishing statement:
MI. Gin Thurs ton exhibited at the Com
merc1al Times Office this morning a rare
curiosity: 1t was the skull of an Aztec,
educed proving, beyond the shadow of q
reasonable doubt, that the former inhabi-
tants OF our western suburb were of the sing
ular race whose labors exist only i'm ArizS
ma. The most singular thing about the skull
was glass eye which yet remains firm in
its socket, going to show that the former In
napltants OF Waukesha were cultivated and
enlightened people. The attention OF Dr
w. Msl g1,. and other savans Is called to this
present this rare specimen to the Naturai
History society.
SENTIMENTAL TEA SETS are in fashion
among "the quality" A lady publishes her
intention OF &c tting up one, and forthvith
ner friends-particulariy her male friend g.
consider themselves laid under contrihntio.,
iSr cup and saucer apiece, of such size.
shape and costifness as each ones purse auj
taste may dictate. When the "sentimantsi
set" Is full, The lady gives the donors q taa
party. with the bitter herb served in The
motley china. :. 'o'
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SUBJKC1s FOR A REFORMATORY INsrr-
TUTIoN.-This morning about two O'Clock
Lieut. SkippOn's men picked up two Young
girls In company with two young rakes,
cry stable. The officers took the party In the
ON precinct station house, where they told
very contradictory stories about their past
history; one OF the girls il about IA years
evidently know more than many old spin
sters. This morning Onicer Leach took them
10 Major Richards, who will try and get
mem into some refOrmafory Institution
Ihey give their names as Alice and Fanny
Rowe, and claim 10 be from Westmoreland
county, Virginia.
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NEW PUBLICATIONS.

NEW PUBLICATIONS.
"a Csstas Nedical Diaf nosis, new edition 3 r,
tusaD Morley rhrs-f - h - ste $780,. -. IL
Jones NeTs de Societe. Leisure Hour SERIES :.
Mrs Alexander : Her Dearest Zoe. riuih 1 -
loinmtl Nature Light, Intern atlOnsl serbs 0l
kordhohs The Cotton StAtes Ia the Spring al
Summer 81 j. > .................. ........... -
Proctor > Our Place am0ug the IuhnitiC- I s
OWEN Gwyr ne . Greaf NnI -. ... n
MARY Coed Hay Nic'or and Nsuauishsd ..-, e
Washington ity Directory, ls76...-.......... I'd
AN aPpfTIoSAL JOB IoT coz BOOKS
IN cloth biudings. embracing Fiction. Hts lrg an.
ecience, st the uniform rate q 50 cent? ~
SOL0NONS a CHAPNAN'S
AGENTS Lewrunoe- "Pore Linen PaOerz,p
lanlSf Gil perusgfvauta
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THE MARKET HOUSE CAsE.-Oa SATURDAY
next the decree in the case of Hoffman et al
agt. the Washington market company Will
be submitted TO Judge Wyiie in the Equity
court. This was an action brought original
~ 10 restrain the resale of the stall s. and the
defendant filed cross bill, charging the deal
ers with being in default of payment of rent,
&c. Judge Wylie, in directing the decree to
De Drawn, SAID that the purchasers uIder the
original sale in 1872 have the right In CON.
tlnue In the occupation OF the stalls, NOT
wifbstanding the expiration OF the time for
Whlch tney were sold, because the charter
gives such right in express words IA 70 the
liability TO pay the rate OF rent charged. be
held that pending the litigation the rent
should be collected, and that he would an
point receivers to collect the amounts due
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BOOKS AND STATIONERY

n 4 W d Oks
ALA TvNE,S
42-sTH SIEEIT.
David. The King. By tharlrs D. Knox.
Theodore: = Home rtpry. ~ y Ne.-
Historical Scenes rom the ora Jesuit Mls.r-1
The n ars that are Tod. ~ Rose Por.ar
Pray f1r the Boly Spirit. By Rev. Nm Sc-fh-s-
The sensualisiic fbilcS ply. b. T. pstu.-
select Notes on the Lessons for ls56 isr S1uFfy
fohool Teachers. ran2l-tr ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-25

THE PRICES OF COAL-We are happy to
says that the anthracite coal trade now
wears more auspicious look than was gene
rally hoped for at any time within a mOath
past. The meeting OF the associated carry
on Thursday and Friday last, to adjust plans
OF operation in the trade the current year.
was harmonious throughout, giving evidence
OF generous confidence among the several
parties ard faithful adherence during the
year to the terms agreed upon. The first
tbiDg done at that meeting was resolution
TO stop coal production in all the regions for
five weeks from February to March IL.
This is the most universal stOppage for an
announced fixed period ever known in the
coal trade and must have the effect of reiuc-
ing the stock of coal On hand to q low point.
AS an evidence OF the good faith OF the assO-
ciated companies to consumers. that they do
not mean 10 shorten the supply of coal in
order TO advance its price, they at the same
pre- ent prices Of All sizes OF COAL as follows:
40 re ITS per ton on lump, so cents on steam
er, so cents on broken, 20 cents on egg, 80
cents on stove, and IS cents On chestnut.
This decrease is on the schedule prices of
December and January, and will DO con-
formed 10 by all the companies under the
usual scale OF adjustment.-t Phild. Ledger.
PROCEEDINGS OF MARYLAND LEGIsLA-
TURE'-ln The senate yesterday there were
presented numerous petitions for repeal of
the attachment law Of 1874, signed by clerks,
mechanics, labOring men and sewing women
OF Baltimore. The committee on education
was directed to report as to the expediency
OF levy1ng as state tax the entire amount
necessary for support OF public schools, so as
TO make the system state Institution. Tn,
resolutions 10 inquire into the disposal of th
state subscription OF Sl63 900 to the Southern
Maryland railroad were considered and made
the order for to-day, after a sharp personal
discussion between Senators Dennis and Ban
non. In the house, resolutions were made the
order for to-day for selection OF q COMMITTEES
10 examine the charges against certain lob
byists of the last session of the legislature OF
having procured the passage of laws secur-
Ing appropriations to colleges and other in
situations. The matter of crows In Frederick
county was ventilated with much humor
and that bird was exempted from being
scalped in kaid county for pecuniary consid-
eratiOns. A bill was passed to incorporate
United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-25

As am dstermined to reduce Stock, purchaser,
VII MD 1t TO their advantage to give me cali.
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Mr.Enckners Dill Tor the Inspection OF
Illuminating oils and other burning fluids in
the District OF Columbia provides for the ap-
pOintment by the District Commissioners OF
an INSPECTOR and five assistant inspectors,
VINO shall carefully inspect and test all burn
II e nnids, &C.. and certify the inspection Ot
The same, and imposes penalty for the sale
OF any such fluids without such certificate oil
inspection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-25

BOYS AND CHlLDBEN'S SUITS. OVER.
SkIS AND CLSTERS At . great REQ octior
Hfofner prices.
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