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SKILL OF "A CHINKsE THrEF-John GER
taiDly deserves to take rank among the
most expert thieves in the world. There are
several aids to his becoming an adept, as,
Tor instance, his magpie love for picking
and hiding; his utter shameleSsness In the
ness OF garment. well remember being in
q cigar store one evening when John entered,
asked his way TO certain street, some two
miles of, with the innocence OF q cherub.
and slipped q box OF Bouquets" up his
sleeve with the adroitness OF O Cockney
craftsman. A mirror, however, had be-
trayed him, and John was delayed In setting
out on his walk until q policeman was
called. che has stolen box OF cigars said
smiled with beautiful simplicity, and kept
up reiterated protest that Ne honest boy
alice same belly good" and took no excep-
ton to being searched. And then BEGAN a
quest A box had slid up his right arm q
minute ago, but 'twam't there now; nor was
IL up the LEFT sleeve, nor was IL In the depths
of his loose breeches: "Me belly good China
man" said John-"no cigAllee;" and the DO.
iceman was on the eve Of leaving, with the
conviction that mistake had been made,
when he saw something moving about
enile from John, but no box. Then I saw
something moving around his right shout
der, made q dart for the box, an twasut
there. Then, while both held an Arm, the
cigar man, who was behind, saw something
creeping across Johns back, clapped his
hand on it, and 10 the cigars Then the
sctive officer took hands turn In pigtail.
OF to the police station; and, when they
searched him there, they found two more
boxee-ope under each armpiti-tS1a Fran
cisco Or. Chicago TSblne
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DusOASsOE BROS, Auetio,ser,.
1RUsTIEs SALE OF VALUABLE PROP.

Hy virtue OF deed Of trust dated October -
nth ID lS6s, and duly recorded In Liber
and Is, No. AZ, folio loo, Of the land records GlW
Tor Weshlngt N county IN the District Of C1ium
bts, and by direction Of the holder OF the notes,
will sell 1t public sale on MOADAY, the 30th az
Of October, A d. lS76: ct half past O'Clock , m
In front Of the premises the folio wing
piece OF parcel Of ground, 10 square ak hundred
and eighty ak 6s6 In the city OF Washing on, In
the District Of Columbia; being part Of lots o.e,J
ming for the same at the distance Of seventy
Ul feet from the southeast Of said square,
on North street, ana IunoiDg with said street
NIT lbO) feet; thence north line parallel Go the
west line OF said lot No ., in said sIuare No 6S5
ole hundred and thirty seven (lTJ feet to the cen
ter OF tweve-foet alley; thence east on line par
aei With SAID North street. fifty (5Ol fest; thence
south one hundred and thirty lSJ feet 70 the
p ace Of beginning
This property is located in . very desirable and
improving neighborhood
Terms Of sale: One third OF the purchase money
10 be cash; The balance In e1u4l pay m snts at SIX
twelve and eighteen months, FOR bich the notes of
the purchaser: bearing interest from the day Of
sse will be takes, secured By deed OF trnsl JON
the premises, the purchaser having the option -
pay the wbo'e OF the purchase money ia cash
Terms OF sale TO be fully complied with within seven
days afer the day OF sale; otherwise the Trustee
serves the right 10 resell the property at the risk
and cost OF trst purchaser, sf er one week notice
All convey encing and expense at COST OF purchaser
deposit OF lD0 will be ured st time Of sale,
oetl9 EDWARD ii Brown Trustee.
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1876 r.rzSs fisE 1876
r. the Nsrth. west. and Southwest.

70 the Hsrth, West. and Southwest.
Dotsbse Track, Steel Rails, Sple,ah 4cen@y,
Magnificent Equipment.
oCToBEH 9fs, 1876.
.orass Of .na streets. ss 9: ioIIo1r D'''
For Pittsburs and the West, . N daily. with Par
.e sis.so, ana JAM s SS
B AL iSRSs AND POTOMAC RAILROAD.
Falls, and the North. . m daily except Sun.
"a sDe t o s
Sua. Buffalo, and Niagara salls, 1850 an,
2. d.lls, .isS Psl.os Oar! = s.s.ehsa: Limited
T.ss, s'es .% s :nd iso s% d.ii, e: :ao s1s
: ssS Is :1s ana r: .aa
daily except SUNDAY. 'A'''' .Ap''''' '''' IN
Accommodating for Baltimore, Gao pm. daily.
For fSps. Se S1ss2 Lin. ITO m and $40 Pm.
For ds sIr. except s nm .ra .so
M except sunday.
sA5
For AIsI.DsGi.. aissssa, 1I:s :,
am and and Jpn
For the sOpta, va Rich%9pd, g;ls an; To- daily;
Train; leave Alexandra 70. w..h,ps:On, 8; rs.
On Sunday at q and 10 . m and pm.
Tickets, information, Sleeping and Psrlor Oar
accommodations can be procured ct the 0tioes:-
Northeast corner Of Thirteenth street and Penn
sylvania avenue, Northeast coraer OF sixth street
orders can be left for the checking Of Baggage to
destination from Hotels and Residences.
d. M. BOYD, yR., 9en1 Passenger Agent.
FBAEK THOMSON, Gent Manager. isn3 ly
TTNIvKRSAR Z. h. TICKET OFFICE.
RAILROAD TICKETS 10 or trou ill Points
bought: sachspsed or sold It E q
In this city.
Apply 20 II. ID. WHITE0IDD.
Apl-ly S97 Penn. ave-. Candy store.
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TkUsTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
ESTATE

BY virtue Of 9 deed OF trust from Rudolph -
Iobsiser and N eta Lobsiger, his wife, to me
corced ong the land records of Prince Georges
c0ul ty, In trust for he benefit Of Ellen Coidens
the premises, on WEDHEsDAI, the sth of No.
vember next, AT O'Clock m, en- the premises.
g in Prince Georges county, Nd, about i've
miles from W sshiD gton city, excellent re ad
and Masruder's station, on the Baltimore and Po-
tomac railroad Ii contains niue sores and one
eighth of acre. IL well adap ed to III Irs ct BUR
poses, the soil being Of ns texture, and il
the lanes Of John X Jones and others. In the
would prove a safe and pr ofitsble investment.
cetl4 -eod h. q. STEPHEN, trustee.
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ID A. DARNIlLLE, AuctioReef.
TRusTKEs' SALE OF IMPnoyHD PROPERTY

By virtue Of deed Of trust dated December -
sd ls72 recorded in Liber 7o1, folio 10, of the
Of Oolunhis, and BY direction Of the holder Of the
note secured thereby, ve win ee g public auctfoa,
eay Of October, 1876, q ~ O'Clock ,. m Lots S..
81, and y. Of q. W. Kings subdivision Of lots IS
Of ssid lots being ialroysd ey o 90 story frams
Dwelling. Each lot vil be son ssDsrstsly.
from June "a, isf5, together with the sxpsaSss %
This sale, cssn. on sseh nooss; bsla.cs ias and y
trsst on thslIsol.Ety: 90 g % . 40 e esss on
lot ss@SIssS VI 8 q. - Su.::: 8:
'. .s..... s :: aesssi! : .s.::::
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ga COW belonging 10 Malone, OF MI.
Carbon, committed suicide In a queer vay.
A bout seven gallons OF oil were poured in a
tub at the Tumbling Run OIL Works. The
COW came along and drank more than half
The oil and In few minutes died. Malone
threatens TO sue for the value OF the cows
and the other side vow they'll sue for the
value of the Oil.
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fO.AORkOW.

nUHOARS0H BROS, Auctioneers,
II Southeast COZ ner 9th and SITS. north west.
SALE OF LOT ON HALF STREET WEST, BE.
TWEEN and @ STREE rs SOUTH, AT AUC-
TON.
On FRIDAY AFTERNOON, October goth, -
at $50 O'Clock. We vi sell, In front of the
premises, Lot 81 squsre 643. This lot fronts rs -
feet Oh street vest, betseea aud G SITS south,
and runs back lao feet to q 20 foot alley.
Terms made known at sale.
Octll DUHCARSON BROS, Aucts.
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ID a. DABEEILLE,
L. Real Estate Broker and Auctioneer.
TBUSTEEsS SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL lSrATE ON srREET NORTH-
MIST. RTREET

Real lsrATE ON STREET NORTH
WEST, dHAR 7TH STREET.
By virtue Of two deeds OF trust, bearing date -
on the sta day Of March, A. 1852 AID on sss::
the 2sth day OF septen ber, A. ID. 1859. and .x
duly recorded Ia ti6er B, No. 9 folio go, &C.,
ords for Washington unity, in the District of 90
lunbis, ard by direction q the parties secured
thereby, the undersigned, as Truste ., will sell 1T
public auction, 10 front q the pre- misses, on WE'D:
FEsDAY the isr day Of Nov ember. ID 1875, as ~
&c ook m, the eastern part Of LOT numbered seven
street, and running back to the rear line OF said
lot, a the wssitra gart OF said lot seven hay,
running back to the rear line Of said lot the same
be,sd four hunered and MY three, !AS, in theciy
censistins OF 9 Store and Dwelling House;
Terms Of eaIe: One-third In cash, which ESQ
made in six az twelve months, with Interest nom
day sale and secured By deed OF trust and insar
ance 30 the setistaction Of the Trustees Ter 70
De fully complied with withia six days sfsef dN Of
sale: other the Trustees reserve the right 70
rese, after week notice, Ut thu risk aad Jst
OF first purchaser. All conveyanciug ct the pur-
chaser coat kR. yACKs0S,S Trustees.
octe t,tbs y. d. OLIARY, Salesman.
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~ there are any loose strsxs, chips, sticks
o.e oSLre.s CT foxes anywhere within hss
maj x 80 IL ~ ne can get q match he win
sround IL and bold his hands before Al unsII
be gels smoked all over. IN there A a ,oos
or Pn1die OF muddy water anywhere about,
ne Viii take OF bis shoes sod stocktnss roIi
up bis clean white pants. ana esther xsds
IN or get dirty board or plank and maj
himself about until face, hands and clothes
are ore Uniform dirt color from top 90 toe
He will 40 over any feuce or wall, or throush
any tangled thicket OF briers, thorns On
oruShwOOi, regardless OF the strength OF his
trousers, even when ~ would be qRse "a
MANDY 10 so around by the proper path. He
viii plunge into any muddy ditch or swamp
sIter mud turtle ar minDow, and then
after carrying 10 scout for n while, throw
DIS prize away. He will climb any ladder
pole, scaffold or tree, win no underts ana .
able reason except 10 get where he know.
ne ought not To be, and with me sure result
OF getting into danger. When his kite Iodge-
70 set IL down by throwing Stones and sticks
AZ ~ until the kite IN al broken 90 pieces
80, 40 VII spend as much time and energy IN
sis VAN pursuit ss would serve 20 make q
dozen Kites. He will trudge through ths
snow ana Slush In preferences 20 watkins on
eriecuy clear path OF pavement. He
stones 10 knock "candles1 fronn the ca,.Ias
ite, TO knock "beans'' from the locusI tr,ss-
70 ksook switches" from the al an thus tree
and 10 knock "button- ballss fron the bot.
ton wood tree; and then. xhen Ia ~. -,
them, and got his clothes IN disorder. ne
Will gather mp bis "csndle !" "a Siteaes or
button balls, and Immediately dod he
cont want them, and give them svev a
some other boy that don't want them ettlsr
he VIII make a racket and noise yithout
any possible reason for 10 except he FUN,
OF making noise Finally, be viii get his
clothes dirty, or bis fingers cut or MS shins
or head bruised, II there il any shos or
chance for any such calamity within a mtle.
Wherein the average American boy differs
m ~ 81 "a aasIN g.
Ton Is problem for the 'sevolutionists''
10 solve.-l IhlcIlo JOlrnai Of CoEamerre
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A WOMAN IN A BLAZING BKD-M-.
Ann Tackerberry OF 1875 Smith street Brook
lyn, In building q fire yesterday morning,
brushed her dress close mp the CRATE, eaten :
Ing the flames. which rapidly euyeloped
her body. She leaped into the bed, hoping
TO smother the flames, but they burst
through the bed clothing. She was tortur-
ed by the IRE, and unable 10 extricate her
heard her screams. He rushed 20 her assis-
lance, caught her by the heal and dragged
her 10 the floor. Her body was blistered and
olsngured. The fire was put out by the aid
OF q policeman. The physicians bathed TIE
burns with sweet oil, and applied every
remedy, but the woman's life Is des paired OF
Her husband, Robert Tsckerberry, Is q car
penter.-[M Y Stol Isfh
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~According to q decision OF Q Canadian
court reporters are not bound 20 give the
names Of the persons on whose statements
they make up their paragraph.
n0Inouisitfve school board oflcer to HI
bernian parent-"Was your boy horn IN
be.p
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DRY GOODS.
NEW GOODS EVERY DAYI

Handsome DREss GOODS 81 st-~s ard qusIf-
tle,, o. priess much btlow The reg " rates. We
sell ever btr 8 81 low down prices
hIA(k SINS BLAgK spd COLORHD
mIklhO- arc CAsHnEREe All Wool sERGEs,
worth rs.
HaI esCroe PIAIDs ard STRIPED MATE
bIALe. tgT lsdies' and Misses Oyerdresses, ct
Q most hsf rates
CASSIE kBIs for Men and BOYS, from 50 cents
TO o. Per )aFd.
BLAsEETs and BED CoMFORTe, . full stock.
Ifyou want Day GOODS OF any Kind, don't fail
% stock before making your purchases.
We promise 70 save you from 10 70 % per cent.
- Remeu Der location.
W. II. BROwN,
31S srH srREDr,
octlS-tr Near Pennsylvania avenue,
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PEABODY MEDICAL INSTITUTE,
no. 4 BULFIHCH ST, BOSTON
OPPOSITE REvBkI HOUSE,
THE 8OIENCE OF LIFE;
OR, sELF-PRESERvATIO
MORE THAN ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD
Gold Medal A,cdrded TO the Amhor bu the
"Ndtto1lol Medical association"
March 3la, 1876.
i" The untold miseries that result from indIscre.
TSo.s th :se1s saS
the new Medical Work published by tine PRABODY
sJ 'P P1ias s v fiss
impaired BY the errors Of youth too close appli
% m saa 1SGs
treating exclusively on Mental and Nervous DIS
bound
I'm, Price only 81 Barely enough to pay for
rhe SCIENCE OF LIEF also con-
ta1ns more than nifty valuable medical
pLrsie up e each one Of which is worth
The Book for ,oang and middle aged men to
ery.!ion: The author has returned from Europe in
heai,h and is again the ohisi Consulting
Bulnnch Street, Boston, Mass."-RepKbIitan JoNy-
"The rcien:e Of Life is beyond all conn arson the
most T s9trsordinsry work On Physiology ever pub
"Hope nestled in the bottom Of Pandoras box,
and hope plumes her wings anew, since the is.uins
Of these aiuable works, published By the Peabody
Medical Institute, which ere teaching Thousands
how 10 avoid the msladies that sap the citadel Of
life. "-PhIiddelphtd Enqnt-sT
"It should be read By th. young, the middle aged
and even the old. ,-ns,o York 1fibnHe.
The first snd ONLY Medal ever conferred upon any
Medical Man in this country, as q recog ninon OF
shiil and professional services was presented to
the author Of these works, March slsf, 1870. The
preservation was noticed at the time Of its occur
renee By the Boston Press ana the leading journals
throughout the country. This IN sgr ihcent Medal
10 Of solid gold, set with more tn an one hundred
India diamonds Of are trilliancy.
Altogether, In its execution aud the richness OF
Its materials and size, this is decidedly the most
noticeable medal ever struck Ia this country for
any pose whatever 1t Is we'll worth the ins
ton Of Numimstists. 1t WAS fairly won aud
yorthily bestow ed. "-MdssachHsstfs PlonshmdH,
June Sd, 1876.
gCataloguss sent on receipt Of &c. for postage:
bfther Of the above works sent by mail receipt
o. price. Address PEA BODY M8DIOAL lNSrI-
TUTE, No. Bulfnch Street, Boston, Mass, OPP.
Revere House.
N. B-The author can be consulted on the above
named diseases, - well Is all diseases requiring
skill, secrecy and experience. Once hours, Q. m.
o6p m. oeDl6-t ,th.sly
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ID A. DAREBILLE,
L. Auctoneer and Zeal Estate Broker.
TRUSTEES SALE OF FRAME HOUSE AND
4TH AND Str STREETS NORTH w EST

TRUSTEES' SALE OF rRAMB HOUSE AND
LOT IN ALLkY BETWEEN AND o AND
4TH AND 5TH STBEET5 SOUTHWEST
On MONDAY. the 23d day OF October, lS6, -
ct O'Clock In the afternoon, we will sell at D.
public auction, In front Of the premises, at -
the reQuett OF the Trea,urer Of tbs Hibsrna Build
ing Association and By virtue Of tSo seds Of trust
TO us. dated respectively October Is and November
e, le and REGARDED 10 Lioer No. 800 folio 116, and
No. 79S. folio 39i, land records of the District Of
Columbia. ell that pieos parcel OF ground IA the
city Of Warrington described in said deeds Of trust
part OF Lot four ca, in Square ave hundred and
twelve Sud. begnpiDg at poin, on she line OF q
thirty feet alley In the rear OF said lo az the cis
lance Of twenty soD feet east from the northwest
of the said lot, thence runn east with tbs
line OF the ssia alley, seyenteen tHl feet, thence
south eighty five 1851 feet thence west seventeen
feet. and thence turning and running north to the
beginning
ferns: One third OF the purchase money In cash;
the bsaLo in six and twelve months, with Interest
from day OF sale: the deferred payments 20 be
secured By deeo Of trust A dep II Of SO win be
terms be not complied with ia seven dsys. the
Trustees the right resell at rick ani
Of d1fsultInE purch ,ser, after giving one weeks
notice by public advertisement. Conyeyancing 70
bs at cost Of purchaser
y yss EEnUakSsEFRREEos'{ Trustees.
oct2-2awsv &ds n. D. CLkABY. Saie'msn.
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DRESS GOODS, CARPETS.
MITCHELL & MARTIN,

MITCHELL & MARTIN,
lSEccessors TO Johs T. MitchsllJ
o., PKpssYLy mia W., AND ga d 81.
We have purchased from the b4st m aaufactare Of
Ley York very la-ge lot Of L sdies aud Ohiidrens
UHDHRwBAk thar are slightly soied.
THEY WILL Be SOLD AT HALF PRICE.
All the goods are made Of "Pride of West" cotton,
and In the besr msnnsr.
in the lot VIII be found everything ureded for
ladies and children. Also, large lot Of Pillow and
Sheet eHAAe.
some Price, marked in Plain Figures
~Hor the present all carriages viii have to come
to the ID street entrance
octi+tr MITCHELL Il MARTIN.
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USEFUL HINTS FOR Boy BaRBkks.-AbuH-
osnce OF clean napkins, whether you work az
q zen or q M een cent shop.
Keep our rezors we'll honed.
wash your hands previous TO every shave
freely. W.
Never pnf your bot breath In his fAcs
While shaving.
Don't waste time I'm poklng Iather up his
nostrils or In bis mouth.
clean. fs
DO not compel your customer 20 talk
whether ne wants 10 or not.
Always De pleasant and polite; tt costs
nothing, yet IL pays.
Regular and thorough rinsing out OF me
soap cup and brush.
When jerking gentlemans head around
or twisting bis nose, Just imagine the pre-
dlcament II either should happen 90 come
of. Moral: handle gently.
When you come 20 dressing the head do tt
tenderly, and not like Sioux Indian TAX
ing scalp.
The foregoing Is the quintessence OF forty
years experience In the barber shop. Ne
eject these maxims, and you will be q botah
all your life adhere 10 them, and you viii
soon be pronounced A No. 4 In the profas-
sion.-t Hair DreSseTs' Gozette.
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IT MARsHALs SALE or $50 TOMS OF
VI. With AMI RID Ash GOA L.

I'LL
In virtue Of writ OF neri facas issue1 out OF the
Clerks once Of the Supreme Court of the District
OF Columbia. and to me directed, l will eel, for
cash, at Pnblic sale, At No 63l street southeast,
O'Clock m, the following g. DDS and chstte s. viz
One hup dIed and ~ (l50) tons OF hite and Bed
Ash Goal. Seized and levied upon ss the goods and
chMtels Of wm. II; Barbour, and will De sold 20
ssti'fy execution No. Is 065 In favor of Phila6el-
phis and Beading GOAL and Iron Co.
ALEX. SHARP,
octA dts u. b. Marshal, d. O.
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TRUSTEE'S BALE.

By virtue Of deed OF trust to me, dated Au- -
IA. OF land records fer District OF Oolum-@
bis, and BY direction Of holder Of note secured
sSs p4em.s.. o as SeioS.r r0 ai.t
No. 10, In square No S68.
Terws Of sole: One fourth cash, and residue In
equal instalmeRts at g. II and Is months from day OF
terest, and deed Of trust property sold. Convey
socing and recording at purchasers cost. go
down ct time of sale. II terms Of sale not COM
plied with within FIVE days from day Of sale, the
property will be resold at the risk and cost Of de-
fsulting purchaser, after tye days notice In the
Evening Star newspaper.
JOHN F. HANNA. Trustee.
Wash. b. WILLIAMS,
octl0,H,h,E,l9N Auctioneer.
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NEW DEPARTURE.
CLYDEB WASHINGTON, PHILADELPHIA,
BOsTOn AND PROVIDENCE STEAMSHIP
LINE.
the steamers Of the above line win leave Pnii.ds,.
ehis every SATURDAY. Of m for -
washington; returnins, Sin leave
tsad rstEks Through bills Of Isding issued 10 and
from the above ports. Treights received aRd de-
Eiyerod daily from q. m. TO D. m. Orders for
delivery OF frsights and received Of 1909 street.
ana III . sta street northwest.
W, p. CLYDE CO.,
30. ta B. Wharyes, Philadelphia.
j. II. JOHNSON Co,
lel4-tr AGENTS for washington, foot Eth n. ~.
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STEAMERS. &c.

SPLCIAL EorIO1.
On and after sUHDAY, October S2d. the Steamer
sunda,s for WI Ri chm Ssiiy :u s1o sSs
South, leaving 7tb street wharf ct
Q. N arriving from the eeuth p. daily eEcept
sIodsys: =; D0DD, Agent, 7th street wharf
VNHE BTEAMIR HARBING Hk Win leave 9Th
i street wharf on WBDHISDAYS
and SATURDAYS, at . o. =, for - SII-
Grinders Wharf, Brick House, Lit
tie Ferry AID intermediate landings.
Hs10In next day at ir0% tfst!s 5s.sy
FOB NORFOLK.
= Steamer LADY OF TIE LAKE leaves ths
Company D wharf, foot Of 9th street,
svsri hoEDAi, WipsEsIAY HEA
and FRIDAY. ats IN, for Norfolk.
Rel urnipg q, leave Norfolk Tuesday, Thursday and
Sturdy, q p m Fare, o.; round triD, os.
FOR POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS.
Steamer yHO. W. THOMPSON leaves Com
pAny' . wharf, foot OF 6th street., every Tuesday,
~ Q. m, fer CurIionan and intermediate land
fngs, and every FRIDAY, a ] o m, for OoAn
River, Stopping 1T intermediate landings.
~For information apply q the Metropolitan
Bank; 18th street, oDposits the Treasury. or ct
the wharf. jy8-u
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FROM IMPORTERS AUCTIONS.

Magnificent BLACK Cashmeres and AIpscas
Ink Greer, Navy Blue, Seal Brown and Plum Color
Superb Black Brown and Blue VeIvets
Real Lace and N Ottingha Curtains, IL sets
Ostrich Tips and Long Plunes, ell eO!UTs.
Ali colors and siZ 80 OF Kid Gloves
Large Honey comb Spreads, only T5c.
Splendid large " bite Blankets, oUiy IS so.
Beautiful amssk Table Linen OEiy soc
Extra euper17e All-linen Napkins, els.
Largest Size shetland shs9is 81 IS
u RIB Scotch GiDghsm 80 inch Umbrellas, q.
Special bars atns offered 10 Merino sod ALI
wool UHD1R FkAR, Of which We have the largest
stock In the city.
CONNOLLYS,
spfs-r SOS sth ssrest, ops. Patsat once.
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+. EDw. CLARK Il CO.,
Dealers In Lumber, Wood and Goal.
Office, sos Pennsylvania avenue. northwest cor.
ner 9th street. Wharf, Depot and Planning Mill,
foot OF 9Th street east. oot9 II