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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-09
THE INTERNATIONAL RIFLE MATCH
MEETING or THE COMMITTEE OF THE RIFLE
AssocATIoS-pLaNs FOR Tue ORGANIZATION


ACCOMMODATIONS FOR TIE ORGANIZATION
or THE TEAM AND CONDUCT or THE CONTEST.
meeting OF a committee OF tho directors
OF tho National Rne Association was held
Tact evening nj the arsenal Tor tho purpose
CT consiccring tho method Ia when the
members OF tho tor the international match
shall bc cnosen and other matters connected win the
coming contest There present Colonel g. ".
Wineaie. chairman General N. u staunlon. Judge
Gidefsccyc II. II. sanford General woodaarI,
Major II. Fulton aud Mr. George 5. scncr.
mcrnofn. Several plans IN writing we're piv-
posed and discussed, and tho best Iolnis
Of each icing adopted the report VIII be madc the
Board oi Directors, which meets this evening" Among
other things u Was agreed that committee of
Shall 10 appointed Dy the Board OF Directors carey
out the plans devised Tor thn selection OF the team
tia. there shall DO four comyeiioLs or days EACH
c0mmoGcing tho 17th OF July ana CONTINUING every
TUESDAY and "Wednesday uail the Sth oi August that
there sha DO fifteen shots each day nc each distance;
coaching aud spotting 10 be allowed; that NJ person
shall be allowed 10 rotre from any competition nit
no has commenced 70 shoot without consent Of tho
committee, that ak members Of the team shall
DO selected IN the order OF merit, as shown by az.
grcgabg the best three Of their nnd that tho
next two men in the order oil merit shall constitute
the reserve IL was also agreed that tho expenses Of
the successful competitors approved by tho com.
nttcc shah be refunded 20 the extent Of
goo Care has also been takcn that mono but mon Of
Character aud integrity shall have place the team,
no matter what may DC their excellence shots
TIE conference wa3 continued until nearly midnight
EnIes Tor competition may be made until july IL.
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Eleven Men Killed by the Falling
Wall of Factory in Flames.
CRUSHED AND BURNED.
Heavy Loss of Property but Partially
Covered by Insurance.
NAMES OF THE DEAD.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, June s, 1877.
Tho Gro In this city ~ an early hour this morning
Was Of the comic ratons that has
over In the STATE but never before has the
feast Of the grim King Death been SO ample. Hearth
stones that happy Yesterday now the scenes
OF tho most poignant sorrow In moment OF time
eleven human beings were hurled into eternity their
bruised and blackcnod bodies lett among the desolate
waste made by tho fearful fire. There is general
mourning all the city knots OF citizens stand
for hours on the street discussing the IRE.
TIRE BILLED.
Tho following Ia the list OF the killed.
0. j. AcEer, aged fftv; carnan Tor Glover, Sanford
Sons; engaged at the safe trying TO open the door
when the walls fell; body horribly crushed and legs
burned 10 tho knees.
Charles Ackor, aged twenty; son Of o. J. Ackcr;
employed by Glover, Sanford h Sons; crushed, but
not badly dishgurcd.
Charles II. Dart, aged thirty .c!ght; married man,
and leaves wife and two children; vas butcher on
East Main street; arm crushed and log burned off,
John Gallagher, aged tnirty.lve; leaves wife and
three small children was a baker on Arch street.
J. Tomlinson for TonlnL aged thirty; single man
worked In tho Japan room oil Wheeler L. Wilson's, Tor
Botstcrd Brothers, contractors belonged Brooklyn
N. T.; recognized by watch and ring: horribly
burned.
Hugh Smith, aged twenty-sx; married., and leaves
two children; remains not much burned.
james Coyne, aged twenty-sx; single; body terribly
burned.
Edward O'Toole, aged thirty Ave; leaves wife and
children; body badly manglod
William Tor George Mcintyre. aged twenty-five; a
butcher Of East Bridgeport single; identified by cards
In pocket; head severed nom body.
John Mulloney, aged twenty eight; belonged in New
Britain; here from that city work for the cut
lerv catnnnnv onp and n hand were pnna
Unrccognizable; head cut on from the body by the
falling safe and horribly manglod otherwise; thought
to be young man named Sweeney
SCENE TRAGEDY.
The scene Of tho IRE in that part OF the city
known East Bridgeport Tho buildings werc located
the railroad track of the New York aud New Haven
Railroad Company The main building 260 feet in
longth NY 90 feet In width, while tho additions
either end, and west, made tho entire frontage
toward tho railroad about three hundred cci
The building was occupied BY Glover, sanford
carrying large and prosperous business fhe fac
tory Of the finest in the country being tur-
nshcd with the NEST improved machinery. The build
ug a four story brick structure handsomely
built, having been erected 1864 by tho Williams
silk Company. Thc present occupants who called
in tho Of Bothcl, having removed to this city
1869, since which time they added build.
ings and improvements to tho premises.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-09
CREEDMOOR.


THE NINTH REGIMENTS THIRD GLASS Marks
MEN AT RIFLE PRACTICE.
The third class msrksmcn Of tho Ninth regiment,
Second brigade, FIRST division OF tho State Nstiona
Guard, won. To Croodmoor yesterday Tor ball practice
Tho troops turned out in light marching order, and
we're provided with days rations. There alto
gcthcr 3l5 caiccrs on-commissoncd officers and
mon before the butts Colonel Hitchcock commanded
in person; Major orvs tho brigade Inspector Of rine
Practice, had charge OF the firing points.
rhc medical star officers wcrc Surgeon
Major Powell, assisted by Drs. Tucker aud Rooi At
the third class ar.esl0D ana 100 yards rangcs--l62
men 0! all ranks quacd 10 shoot IN tho second class,
and at tho second class bats-aoo aud 40 yards dis
tanccs-J6 men qualified to shoot The first cI ss, Tor
the Marksmans Badge This is large percentage,
mud credit IL the rifle instructors Tor the idcnt
winch hal Dceu bestowed ON the IN inK
them now TO handle their pieces
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time OF striking on the rock about six miles from
shore The color OF the had changed Just before
The striking, as Il shoalins. he said tho discipline of
the ship seemed good, but tho Cinnamon composing
the crew we're 10 sailors and alter the striking
CURED they did nothing IN a seamaniiAe manner.
CAPTAIN wADDgLL's STATEMENT lSpoRsgp
BclJlinin Craig, Tor htcen years master o coastng
vessels IN the Atlantic conTadicted the Testimony 81
hdde mat tho steamer was only six or seven mites
from shore when she struck. lie estimated the dis-
lance az not less than ton twelve miles, which
responds nearly with the testimony OF Captain wad.
dell aud other officers and passengers thus far exam
incd. "
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-09

The feast OF tho Sacred Heart Of Jesus was cello
bracd yesterday and last evening IN 81 sscphcna ST.
Vincent Ferrcrs, ST. Tcrcsss 81. Paai's yves, SIX
tccnih strecl and most Of the other prornpsns Ro-
Catholic churches OF This city. special services
being bcid IN nearly ALL including bencdiction of
bcssci sacrament IN tho evening. In 81 Francis
Aav,cr's the blessed sacrament exposed Ill day,
tho aitnr being decorated IN a marked way.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-09
THE MAILS.
WASHINGTON, June s. /

WASHINGTON, June 8, 1871
The mails for Haliinx, N. s., and Prince Edward
Island will, during tho summer months, and until
iurther notice, DO sent from Portland by rail- Tho
mail by sea is discontinued IN consequence of the
changed dates Of sailing.
The Post ONCE Department has to-day made arrange
fncnts Tor temporary service mail routes bt-
tween Yankton and Fort suiy, Dakota, which puts a
end 10 the serious interruption OF service two Of
the routes 10 the Black Hills
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-09
THE WRONG MAN HANGED.
coNFEssroN OF THE REAL MuRDERERs AND DE-
TAILS OF THE CRIME.

IBY TELEGRApH 10 THE HEEALD.1
CHICAGO, June 8, 1877.
Tho community nving al Pontiac this State. In
fever Of excitement owing 10 confession just made
by Two criminals confined in the Ohio Peui,eu.
tiary, which, II true proves that the wrong has
been hanged for the murder Of a young grl, named
Mary Murray. who was wayiaid, outraged and muir
dcrcd near Pontiac In tho year 1863. young man
named Wiley l.. Morris was arrested, tried and con-
yictcd OF the crime but socmny sworc to his inno-
cenco 70 hIs last moments upon The scnfold
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-09

THE CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO.

AN INQUIRY INTO THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF HER
SINKING.
SAN FRANCISCO, June s, 1877.
An investg CATION OF tho circumstances attending tho
loss OF the steamship san Frabcisco s now proceeding
before board OF inquiry. Jamss Riddeii, stecragc
passenger, who has been n sailor and shipmastcr.
stated his opinion 10 tho board that tho ship tho
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-09
AN Ex-orricIAL ARRESTED FOR EMprzzLE-

NEW ORLEANS, June ), 1877.
Ex.Judge Henry G. DibbIe, late Assistant Attorney
General arrested this morning brought before
the Superior Criminal Court, on Information died by
District Attorney Fnney, which charges D.bbe with
cmbczzng $l2 800 OF State funds IL IL stated that on
the 2ytn Duccnlber hist Assistant Attorney General
Dbbic receivc rom the Auditor two orders 10 hand
over the amount mentioned 10 the State Treasurer,
which tho accused, Is alleged failed 10 do. DpDlc
released on 81, 800 pail
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-09
HERALD SATURDAY. s. ls77-wlTH suPPLElENT

Of John Tomlr. Seven OF the bodies found
close together around the safe which .hcy trying
70 get out Of the once Tho others found
distance away and undoubtedly caught IN the
of running from the spot when the wall fell They
found various positions and presented very
sckening sight the nremen removed tho debris and
picked up the rsmuins
PROPERTY AND INSURANCE
Tho estimated loss, as given by one Of tho firm In
$3.50 900, upon which tbore the following Insurance,
placed through the agency OF L e. Goodseli OF this
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GALVESTON, Texas, June s, 1871
Tho loss by the hre will amount to 81, 900 0o0 In.
surancc over hall that sum. All the heavy losses
are well covered.
No important suspensions failures are probable
Local companies lose but $780, 000 and the balance Is
wolf distributed in foreign and domestic companies.
No lives were lost
Ino burned distr Ct will DO rebuilt this summer A
number OF contracts Already signed.
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no men were greatly annoyed by tho wrctched
quality oil Tho Ammunition. They said that the
lrcater portion OF u made up Ut old shells re-.
ncd Tie writer examined some oil these ana found
that what appeared be false mead had bccu
In tho shell before primng and uiiing a. The consc-
queucc WAS that TINS circular piece Of brass, which
had small olc In the centre OF II, was frequently
blown out with the burning powde. and tho men ran
great risk oi accident thereby. one man di ret his
hand slightly injured IN this way. Very often, too
the shell stuck In the chamber OF the rifle and caused
great inconvenience IN extracting IL The ordnance
department, under General wylic, Is responsible and
should SEQ tnt only scrvccablc cartridges issnou
The discipline on the grounds was admirably main.
timed.
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REDUCTION OF WAGES.
SALARIES OF RAIIRoiD EAipLoYEs CUT DOWN
NO STRIKE ASTlcIPATED.

lDr TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
HARTFORD, Conn, June 3, 1871
AT meeting OF tho trustees OF tho Hartford, Prov.
dcncc ana FshklI Railroad Company, to-day, ~ was
decided, account OF the depressed condition of
traihc generally 10 make reductions Of from TO
twenty ceLt over the salaries oil all employees,
ccptng the switchmcn and others receiving less than
s3J per month. lno ton per cent Will manly affect
engineers conductors and brakoncn while the larger
figure VIII reach tho higher ss,larcd officials NO
sirl.e Il anticlpatcd.
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nn sEcnrrAnY or wAn 40 ArrrNp rnn

Tnn SECRETARY or WAR TO ATTEND TuH
EXAMINATION.
WASHINGTON, Juno 8, 1871
Tho Secretary OF War viii leave here next wcck fof
a brief visit 60 tho Military Academy al West Point
to witness tho annual examination aud commencement
eAerclgcs at that Institution.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-09
Pembroke Lake.

A-Two story extension. D-Elnyator.
B-C0n house. E-Main building.
C-Engine and boiler. t-Olice.
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GREAT FIRE IN GALVESTON.

THREE SQUARES COVERED WITH BANKS,
STORES AND HOTELS DESTROYED
FROM TWO MILLION 10 THREE MILLION
DOLLARS
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ANOTHER DELINQUENT OFFICIAL.

SENSATION IN HAITsoaD OVER THE DEEALcA-
rIoN OF THE CITY AND TOWN coLLlcroR or
TAxEs-A HIGHLY HoNoRED AND PoPULsR
OFFICER CONE 10 GRIEF-TRE EXAMINATION
AND LIS DISCLOSURES
Evening star., 1877-11-17
District Government Agurs

The report OF the attorney for prosecuting
District cases in the Police Court is before
the District Commissioners, showing the
number Of cases tried the past year TO have
been i53l; convictions, 3.~25; acpuittllS, 40:
dismtssals, AS, suspended, o.; appsals TO
supreme Court, IL. Fines impOsc 4, S24,3s2;
collatsTalS forfeited, - sol %.
District Attorney Riddle has prepared two
bills for Congress one authorizing the Dis
fItct COInmiSs toners TO use a seal, and the
other authorizing them to prosecute ca ses,
take appeals, &c, without giving bond.
THE NEW OCEAN STEAMER s.CITYoF WASH
INGrON."
The District Commits toner's Yesterday re-
ceived q communication from VIM. Parker
treasurer OF the Delaware river iron shop
building and engine WORKS, John Roach,
president. aud John II. Roach. secre, ,ary
Chester, Pa, saying: We are building fine
ship for MesSTs. Alexander & Sons, OF New
York, who have named her the "City of
washington and would be glad to have en-
gravsd upon her stern q fac simile of the cor
pOraie seal o. said city. a copy OF the old
seal OF the City OF Washington was sent as
desired; also copy OF the seal of the Dis
frict of Columbia This new iron steamer of
the AleXaEdre line is 10 run between New
York and Havana. Her tonnage Ia , 100
tons. DINER siODs: Length. 32D feet: beam,
b feet; depth OF hold, 2 feet; horse power,
2,C(0.
Evening star., 1877-11-17
Condensed Locals.

From J. G. Parker, Go tn street. we have
the New York papers in advance Of the mail.
Yesterday afternoon = dead male infant
was found ia the sewer corner OF North
Capitol ard X street.
Jos ShilliugtOn sends the fine December
Frank Leslie's E0p'il2r H1a'hiy for Decem-
Der.
MRS. Sophia City, reIict OF the late Gunner
Samuel City, L. :. navy, who was stationed
al the navy yari here some years aSD. die
m Portsmouth, Va on Wednesday last
The first sOciah,e OF the season OF the Y. VI .
q. a. last evening, Was we'll atteDte 1, and
the performance OF Prof TnUh1y. Orgtnist
and Tire violin playing OF little Miss Had
neld, who Is about ten years Of age, were
pleasing features OF the entertainment.
The National Women Suffrage ASSOc!a-
fiOn VIII hold there Sixteenth Amsn
ment" convention az Lincoln hall In this
city on the ~tn and nh dEyS OF January next
and there viii be delegates present from ali
The states.
At the annual election Of the stockholders
Of the Columbian Bank Note Company cid
to-day for trustees for the ensuing year, the
following gentlCme1 We're elected: JOhI -.
Evars, John Van BuSktTk, j. W. Waters.
Nathaniel Wilson. Walter =. Cox, VIM. =
Cox, VIM Fl. Philip, Geo. 7. Jones'
The SpeEcerian Business College has be n
n brilliant scene the past week, every seat
and aisle filled with the sons and a1shtsrS
OF our best citizens 8ya;liug themselves OF
the short course in business training.
twenty-five OF the sprightly pages Of the
House and Senate. and the sons and daugh-
tiers Of members were among the number. y
special course OF one month I'm panmauship
ming November ~, ending Friday evening,
IeCemb-r 11.
Evening star., 1877-11-17

WILBOR'S Con LIVER OIL AND LINE 49,
Persons who have been taking Col Liver
oil VIII be pleased to learn that Dr
Wilbor has succeeded. from directions
OF several professional gentlemen, in
combining the pure oil and lime in
such manner that IL is pleasant TO
the taste, and its effects in long complaint
are truly wonderful. Many persons whose
cases were pronounced hopeless, and who
had taken the clear oil for a long time with
out marked effect, have been entirely cured
by using this preparation. Be sure and get
tie genuine. Manufactured only by \. B.
Wiltor, chemist, Boston. Sold by all drug
gists. tths
Evening star., 1877-11-17
CLOTHING.
N e ce saIy Arti Gle 3
FOR GENTLEMEN

FOR GENTLEMEN.
LIHEN CAABRIC HASDSERcHLEFs,
COTTON BALF.Hosy. Prom - F'r o'fsa uP.
Fryr 81 30 per acIsn up.
wOoLEN EALF HOSP,
sUsPENDERs,
From 2oe. TO 81
MERINO sdIRTs ANC DRAWERS
biom L, for G, "a articles, and upwards.
VERY FIsE CANTON FLAS. DRAwsRs
Fin. sud tract csIIT TIE beat. RED FLAMES L
SRlRTs snd bRANEBS,
NIGHT SHIRTS, b,s, u aterisl Aul ~orknsq,i,tP.
f,rSIo 90 and : 4 IL
rom sI'Ias NJ.
Rumcd aud Erbro'serei .som SaIKrS Tor s1
FANCY ShI@Ts Tor $50
LINEN COLLARS
F5rI2s 30; each.
LINN BLyERsI8LE CUFFS.
SILk HANUKERCHIEFS.
FINE BLACK NECKWEAR
FInsst KID, Calf, Castor sua Cloth GLOVES.
Extra Heavy MEBINo SHIFTS aud DRAWERS
HEAVY GLOVES AND aIrTEKs
CARDIGAN JLCRETs,
RUBBER COATS, "'
Prom s2 50 q SIS.
FLACK SILK SQUARE CRaYATS.
BLACK SILK AND SATIN SroCES.
SILK AND wOoLEN MCFyLERs.
GERMAN KNIT JACKETS.
EVERY ARTICLE THE BEST or ITS
SORT IND TWE RESVLT OF LONG
EAPEHTENCE 8Np STUDY.
oNk PEICE ONLY EoR ALL WARS.
PBICE REFUNDED FOB GOODS RETURNED
GEO. q. HENNTNG,
rows n No. SIO Seventh SfrsSg,
Evening star., 1877-11-17
TIE COURTS.


COURT IN GENERAL TERN.
To-day, the bond of Amos Hunt as justice
OF the peace was approved. The argument in
the case of Phoenix Mutual Life Insuranc,
Co. agt. Grant was resumed.
POLICE COURT-Judge Smell.
Today, Mollie Burns was sent down for
vagrancy. Matthews NOndrayn, Joseph
Kelly. Harriet Hill, and Archie Hill were
each fined 50 for offences against the District
laws. Edward Kant, assault; rs. Edward
b. Gorgas, Otto GJrgas, Thomas O'Nesl,
larceny of Sl05 from John Raymsr. Toe evi.
dence was that there was a dispute about the
age of horse, aud ii eliminated In a bet of
500 being male on each side. aud the stake.
holder turned up missing, taking the stakes
with him, hence the arrest Of the whole party
on the complaint of Raymer, wac charges
that they were in collusiOn 10 rob MIN. These
men were entire strangers TO complainant
Considerable testimony was heard, sh owing
pretty conclusively that IL was case Of
diamond cut diamond, and the court came
TO the conclusion ID di miss the case, aud lie
them take IL to the grand jury, suggesting
that a charge of cons piracy was the proper
ne 70 make against tae Gorgases.
Evening star., 1877-11-17

To LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.-We wish
TO call attention to A. Fischer's Chemical
Securing and Dyeing Establishment, No SOC
II street, near Sth street. By promptly adopt
ng the latest improvements, whether OF
American or European invention, he is en-
abled To do bis work Ia a manner not to be
equaled by those not possessing these fecil-
tiles. His cleansing and dyeing Ladies and
Gents Suits are, In fact, the cheapest in the
city on account OF his superior work. Give
him call-906 q street. Punctuality guar
autped.
Evening star., 1877-11-17

\ HOMELY, OLD FASHIONED PERFUME
Lavender, yet delightfully."- refreshing and
invigorsting. 1t can be found in no purer
form than in j. d f.. Atkinson's geuut1e
NichQn Idueader. VS.
Evening star., 1877-11-17

sas MAEK AEK sFTER's sTTREs ese
N''s' "'' east Of az street.
Paperhsns,ngs, all grades and prices. Window
Shades Gilt and and Plain. Shade. made to ori
Picture Frames, from Card to Portrait siz ;, in dt
ano Walnut Frames made to order. Picture Cord
In orsted, Gold, Silver, Copper aud Timed. Pic.
tnrs Nails ard III 'gs Paintings, Gngravi1gs ana
Shades or Picture Frames practically filled and 80 I
i-fsction guaranteed. Te:ms cash. FkEs AZ L
GALLERY, nov5-2r
Evening star., 1877-11-17

HONEST vs.. FRAUDULENT WRIGHT
The purchaser is entitled to yfiGI ,Ceight al
ways IN buying any commodity. Do9lep's
Yeast I0tCder Is strictly full weight, beside
which ii is absolutely pure.
Evening star., 1877-11-17

RELIABLE HELP for weas and nervous
sufferers. Chronic, painful, and prosjrating
diseases cured without medicine. Pulver-
macher's Electric Belts the grand desidera-
tum. Avoid limitations. Book and Journal
with particulars, mailed free. Address Pull
vermacher Galvanie Co., New York City,
6,2S,d&k1y
Evening star., 1877-11-17
CITY ITEMS.

WHY DON'T You try CorteT's LifRs LireY
PiHS' They are positive cure for sick
headache, and all the ills prod by disor-
dered liver. Ebbltt House drug store.
Evening star., 1877-11-17
GEORGETOWN.

THE FUNFRAL of Mr.. 3. III. Howell took
place this afternoon at 3 O'Clock from the
West-street reShyJerian church. The Rev.
>. III. Howe officiated, making appropri ate
remarks upon The life aud character Of the
deceased Messrs. Charles F. Peck, VIM. L.
Dunlop. b. X. May field, Charles b. Church.
George III. Clark and Thomas Harrison were
the pail bearers. The interment was In Oak
Hill.
TIE POUND PARTY was a success, 100 lbs
-ere contributed and about seventy dol lars
in money cleared.
GRAIN.-Merchants' Exchange, 5 600 bush
els onerec to arrive was not sold, gl1 DO
Aold sfter Change yesterday at Al 81 :; 40
sold 10 day at 81 80.
Evening star., 1877-11-17

BLACK cashmeres, black alpacas, IS, 20, 25
and 80; blankets, new fall dress goods, Not
tingham lace; cloths for men AMI boys wear,
from 81, 80. 62. rs. etc (; carpets and Oilcloths,
red and white fiannels, canton fianneis,
shawls; all-linen handkerchiefs, 5. All Kinds
of dry goods cheap, at rowson's, Pa. avenue,
south side, near 7th, n.w.-Adc,.
Evening star., 1877-11-17
WILBoR's Con LIVER or .SDLI,

CoRsETs for 30, 75c., 81, ~ 5D-llght blue
PINK, cardinal and navy blue; 60 bones for :
at FriebGs', S09 Market Space. tins
Evening star., 1877-11-17

A CABIN Boy DROwNED.-Yesteriay
Joseph A. Coo ling, cabin-boy on board OF
the United States ship Wyoming, Com
mander Alfred Hopkins, lying at the navy
yard, accidentally fell overheard from alons
side OF the ship, and was drowned. Every
the dock and others, but without success,
His body was recovered shortly after the sad
occurrence. He was a native of Barb ldoes.
west Indies. and came here in the United
Brazilian station.
Evening star., 1877-11-17

Col. GRO. S. BANGS, late general snperin-
tendent o. railway mail service, anu since
assistan treasurer at Chicago, and south
western manager of the American Express
company, died in this city at o'clock this
morning. Funeral services will De held at
.39 X street northwest o-morrow. The hour
viii be announced In the Sunday morning
papers. The remains will be taken to Cal
caCO TO- morrow night,
Evening star., 1877-11-17

YoUNG's PATENT DETERGENT is the finest
cleansing material ever invented. Sold by
druggists and grOcers. Il
Evening star., 1877-11-17

ARRIVED To DAY-A new line of silks and
velvets, from SIPS and SO a yard. Ladies'
will do well to call early in the week, in
order TO see full assortment. Counoliy's, COS
9th st.-Adut.
Evening star., 1877-11-17

q FNIs BTuauWAy n Hats, q 70 SG;
StiH Helmets and Derbys 81 p to -. 20:
Gents Fine Soft Felt Hats 81 30 10 IS;
Mems Good wool working Hats T5c. to Il. ..
immense stock of Boys and ChiIdren's 5
Stiff and Soft Hats, for dress and school
wear, a. all prices from 35, 20, 90, 75c., 81 TO
$40, at Lewis, 920 9Th street, between l aud
X. D
Evening star., 1877-11-17
Weather Indications To-Day.
OYYICE OF CHIEF 9IaxAL OFF1CER.
LOCAL NEWS.
Amusements. de., To-nigbt

Nutio7,aL IT. eg'er.-Hes ss English opera Com
pany in sFTa DIlvOlO.'
Theu's- C-raf9ss,-"TEe Convict's Revenge"
and varieties.
Evening star., 1877-11-17

SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVES, IN
CONGRESS will be Interested in the card of
Mr.. James ID. Ryan, in another column. He
offers to give abundant evidence Of capacity
and integrity.