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GEORGETOWN.

DIED OF YELLOW FEvER-An Hict3i yam
tly-Mr. Samuel Mcknight, of this city, an
old and trusted employe OF the war depart
ment for many years, died here year or two
ago, leaving a widow and one son-then in
Alaska-and four daughters. MI. Mccarthy.
then superintendent OF the Urea Sury printing
reaved family kindly gave one of the young
ladies employment in the bureau TO help sup
port them. When the change took place she
was removed, and under the working OF civil
service reformt as now Illustrated in that bu-
re au, was never able to regain her place. In
the meantime her brother had returned from
Alas ka, and soon afterwards went to Key
West as an emPloye in the customs service.
He was an excellent young man, and kept the
family here in comfort. A day or two ago he
was promoted, and wrote to his mother not to
only one case there. and he never was in bet
ter health. Yesterday the family were as
founded to re ceive a telegram announcing his
morning. The family are in the deepest grief.
and have the warm sympathy of many Of our
citizens who know and esteem them. The de
ceased, George r. Mcknight, was 81 years old
at the time of his death.
THE first. grand excursion of the Young
Mems Association OF Trinity Church, for the
shall Hall, will take place on Monday next, on
the barge Cockade City, which will leave High
street wharf at $50 oclock am. and eth street
m. good band has been engaged for the
occasion, which will furnish music for dan
cling.
BURGLARY.-The residence of Mr. Theodore
b. Same, on "a street, was entered by thieves
Thursday night between and 10 o'clock and
a quantity of household goods were stolen.
theft was committed.
A SLIGHT LAND SLIDE occurred yesterday
evening on the tow path from the south bank
OF the ground where the car stables ara being
INCFNDIARY FIRE LAST NIGHr.-Last night,
at 1850, an alarm was struck by Officer Stur-
glS for fire in an unOccunied house, No. 2l2
Bridge street, owned by Mrs. r. B. Moorman.
OF IL Rean lk county, Va: The fire was discoy-
cred IN the pantry, situated in the back build :
ing, first floor. No. engine was soon at hand
and confined the flames to that room Damage
$500. Incendiary fire.
THE REMAINS of the late Count Waldemar
DE BOdiScO, who died suddenly at Jordan
Alum Springs on Wednesday last, have been
forwarded to this place for interment, and are
at present at the residence of his relative, Mr.
Brooke B. Williams, on the heights The
from Oak Hill Cemetery chapel.
PRESRNTATION.-At the regular meeting of
HermiOne Lodge No. II, X. of P, held last
night, Past Chancellor Ben amin f. Harper
was presented With past masters iewei-a
very elegant one. Chancellor Commander
VIM. F. Gibbons made an appropriate presen-
tatiOn address.
ENTERED PORT.-Steamer Express, Harper.
from Baltimore, with mdse. for District mer-
CLEARED.-SteamerE Express, for Baltimore,
with return freight. Schr. Henrietta, Saco,
Me-. with coal.
MERCHANTS ADMINISTRATIONS 200 bush
els OF wheat was offered on Change today. but
no sales were made.
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SUPREME coV sEtr or THE UNITED
OCTOBER TERM, 1877.
Thomas 8. Dobbins and George Spurck,
NO. 141 Us. Pltfs in Error,
The United States.
Thomas 8. D0bbins and George Spurck,
NO. AZ Us. Pltfs in Error,
The United States.
Thomas 8. Dobbins and George Spurck,
NO. 143 ps. PlffS in Error,
The United States. Aad
Thomas 8. Dobbns and George Spurck
NO. IA cs. Pits in Error,
The United States.
Mr.. Assistant Attorney General Smith, of coun-
sci for the defendants In error suggested the death
of George Spurck, of the plaintiffs in error In
these cases, and moved the Court for an order
under the 18th rule to make the proper representa-
uveS parties: WhereupOn it is now here ordered
by this Court, that unless the proper representa-
said, shall voluntarily become parties within the
hrst ten days of the ensuing term of this Court the
defendants In error shall be entitled to have the
Writs of error In these cases dismissed as to him
Proufded, That copy Of this order shall be printed
In the National Union, or some other newspaper at
the seat OF government for three successive weeks
at least sixty days before the beginning of the term
OF the supreme Court next ensuing-9th Novem =
Der, 1877. True cepy-Test: "
lsEAL.l D. w. MIDDLETON,
Jy26-3w Clerk Supreme Court U. 3.
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Summer Entertainments

Tonight the excursion of the Franklin
temperance Legion, on the steamer City OF
washington, takes place. The boat leaves the
1th;Street wharf at O'Clock, and returns at II
0 clock.
On Monday, August 9Th, a grand excursion
10 Ocean City is announced. on the steamer
Jane MOseley, leaving at $50 D. M, and re-
turning at o'clock on Wednesday. A two
hours stop will be made at Point Lookout.
1he excursion of the Departmental Dozen
is announced for Tuesday, August 9Th. See
advertisement for special attractions offered
SUNDAY EXCURSIONS.
steamer Mary Washington leaves 7,h-Street
wharf at p. m. for Marshall Hall
Pleasure Eoat Nellie, to Great Falls, from
Congress street bridge, Georgetown, leaving
at $50 a. IN.
Barge Cockade City, from 7;h-streer wharf,
mac.
Steamer Harbineer leaves for Nanjemoy at
So a. m, from Sth-Street wharf.
Steamer MattanO leaves for Marshall Hall at
$50 p. m, from 9th street wharf.
Steamer Lady OF the Lake leaves 7th-street
wharf al p. m. for five hours sail down the
Potomac.
Steamer j. W. Thompson leaves same wharf
at p. m. for Glymont.
Steamer Sue leaves tonight at o'clock on
her regular excursion trip TO Piney Point and
Point Lookout, returning at a. IN. Monday
AN INTERESTING CASE Observation-Disclosures
OF I: l.. Hogan agt. Geo. Nichols & Sons, of
the Mt. Vernon house. This was a suit for
damages. 1t seems that Peter L. Hoglan was
boarding at the house, and having run up a
bill OF S3i, was informed on July Sth that he
must pay or GO. He thereupon proceeded to
remove his baggage, but was informed that
that was not in order until his bill was paid.
He resented this treatment, and getting vic.
lent was arrested. Two boxes and trunk
were retained by MesSrS. Gee. Nichols & Son.
the proprletorS OF the house, and he, By his
attorney Mr.. T. j. Miller, brought suit for
SlUO damages against them. Gen. Darlington
appeared for the defence. The justice to-day
rendered his decision for defendants, hOidin 2
that Hogan, although a monthly boarder was
10 he regarded simply as a guest and must
comply with the rules as guest.
YACHTING ON THE PoToNAC-The Yacht
DauntlesS left this morning for a cruise on the
lower Potomac and bay. The crew consisted
OF Partridge, Bradford, Searle, Murphy stan
icy, and their cook Andy. They will return
eIs, OF East Washington commanded by Com
a?J >: Walter Hardin, depart the city this
evening. In their yacht Virginius for a weeks
oiutse on the lower Potomac and bay. The
gaity consists OF MessrS BOiseau, Maudsley
E1dneSrt, Acker, Cunning Ockert, Hickey.
RUSSELL lycole, Brooks, Fitzue and Fuss.
MARRi4GE LICENSES have been issued to
4 4s T.: Spanlnburge, of Richmond. Va, and
Dr.. luna NOME, OF Danville, Va. Richard
fh9nX and Julia Jackson both of HamiItnn
Loudoun county. Va.
BASE R4LL~-A very fine game of basa hall
was played yesterday by the HOrneIIs md No
uOnalS, attracting a large audience The Hor
nells defeated the Nationals by a score Of fomr
TO three. "a i'u'
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sE-.N
A TLANTIC OCEAN.
SECOND GRAND EXCURSION To
OCEAN CITY.
THIRSns IuguSt * rs-S
L:91e
III Z RSDh1, August Is, lS-S.


Another opp"rtUHity TO Visit OIi OssaH
Arrangements have been made for another Nv
cursiUn Ia Ocean Guy. on Thursday, ~~
hugnSt 10, 1873. Details need MOI ~
De INT REQ llto concerning this great
ocean resort. for IL is ACKNOWLEDGED 70 have the
SrandeSt Surt on the Atlantic Coast. 81 nepuNent
ray is only 2co yards from the hotels. wherr par
ties can enjoy Fishing, Boating, & inning and
Watching Oh tfs beautiful waters S;ssmeT lane
Mos'l Will lesye st. wharf. THURSDAY, August
10, promptly ST d m 1, arriving at Crisaeld 6y 8
D. m ne1t morning. Leave Cisfied ~ 8: 10 a m
arriving at'c an City in time for bIeakfaSt EJTR
GmoRg tht Breakers. Eight hnurs on the Ocean
Shore; BatherS can venture 800 yasdS from tile
shore In safety no undeT-tow. Meals al the hotels
and on the boat, 80 cents each. Tickets SO: chill
So. Mattresses fIee. ''
Tickets can be had az the following DruSstores
rerguSon's, Capitol Hill; Thompson : 18Th 81 !:
MAJORS cor. 1ih aud n SITS; Cropley's, GEORGE
Town, G. and the following Bookstores: Nor
rlSon 5, ia. av.: PuTceIl'S. 9Th St.: Brad Adams
ST.: soomonS 4 Chapman. Pa. sv., and OF the
70 lowing: ". VI Gait Bro, swellrrs: VIM
y. Metzerott \ c., Music store at the Ei,bItf
house and National Hotel. Stateroons for sale al
Ballantyne's Bookstore, 7th ST.
ausS6t X =. LAWRENSOS Manager
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POINT LOOhoUT E4cUHsIoNs
STEAMER asGk.n

The EIessnt iron steamer SUE win resume b.r
SATURDAY NIGHT EXCUR- ~
SIONs, June 18th, to Point Look -
out, stopping NJ Piney Point going
and returning, leaving Stephenson n wharf TO-, 20
9TH st., every Saturday at p. m, refurnins TO TO
Washington BY Am. on Monday, Essis win ~
VIII be nrst-clAss. Faro, round TIN. 81. Por
STATE H1o@s Hnd further il,formation apply To
st. and Pa ave. and sth Ut, WENf, ,os-sm
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k1-A Bay City (Mich.) blacksmith has died
In fearful agony, from the erysipelas which
horses hOof; 1t was his first illness in d
years.
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CITY ITEMS.

5C.ENVELOPES-Milans & Wilkins, COB eth st
LODILLE'S HEADACHE SPECIFIC cannot be
too highly recommended to the ladies' Many
OF them already know its great worth for
headache.
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BRIGHT EYES, regular features, and a grace
1ul figure, fail to produce their due effect if
blOtches, or the skin is rough or harsh. To
remedy these defects use GLen1a'S Sulphur
Soap.
H0rs Fl. ir Dye restores the tinge of youth
to gray locks,
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PETITIONS IN BANKRUPTCY have been filed
by Robert A. Smith, John w. Rogers and
Leissring Co. tOttO and Amira c., all vol
untarY.
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BRACEl ETs. Enamel and chased gold filled
Grains. Roman chains and iOekets. Lake
George and Hot Spring diamonds The hest
niy eent eSegIass in the city. at Priggs' few
eiTy store. No: 4S Pennsylvania aysnne, near
-. sire t.-Adrt. ''"''i
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pEADY-MADE SHIRTS.

Mems unfinished Shirts 90 cents: OF Wamsutta
muslin, 70 cents. Finished, Is cents; OF Wam-
sutta muslin, 80 cents. Boys Shirts IL, 12a and
8-inch, at 90 cents unfinished, and rs cents fn-
tshed, Of Wamsutta cotton.
SHIRTS TO ORDER.
Inc best Shirts at ~ Is; second, e. 81 7b IL SO,
i-ply Linen Collars, Tor 81, special bargain:
others, 8 for 81 Linen Cuffs, 26 Genus per pair
best do, 87h cents. Jeans Drawers 60 cents
Eeckwear and Hosiery.
THOMPSON's SHIRT FACTORY,
1elb-u SO II st. N.sc.. opp. Patent Office.
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BLASK CAsHNEREs, all wool, "a. 81. 81. 75c
&c. Table linen from . cents up. Towsonss'
- Pa. ave, south side, near 7th.-AdTt'
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CAssIMEREs, for men and boys wear, from
p, 80, 81, IS, 80, &C. New styles lust received
at G. M: Towson & Co., 636 Pa. ave, south
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The INTERNATIONAL CHESS TOURNFY-
Rev. J.. w. Davis, OF 0eonOmowoe Wis has
won two games, and resigned one game To his
opponent. X. H. Phillips, of Hull, England
Smaklng the score 10 6, in favor of the United
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YORK SHOE STORE,

Ne" YORK SHOE STORE,
sos Pennsylvania 0censse.
BOOTS AND SHOES FOR THE MILLION
PRICES GUARANTEED 25 PER CENT
LOWER THAN Any OTHER HOUSE
IN THIS CITY.
OUR GOODS ARE ALL REGULAR MADE
AND ARE WARRANTED Az
REPRESENTED,
Ladies' French Kid Button Boots. ..,.,,, 81 so
ladies' French Kid Button Boots. ........... q SO
Ladies' Best French Kid. A, b, c, ID wide 5 SO
Ladies' French Heels, Bo1toe Button. Sc to 4 90
Ladies, Foxed Button Beots. ...".-.Sl IS TO 81 so
Ladies' Lasting Button Boots. ,....... rs to so
Ladies, Eo1ed, KID or GOAT Laced. SOC. to 1 rs
Ladies' Newport Ties and Slippers -. 35c, to l. rs
Misses Pebble Goat Button. ............SI to 90
Misses Kid Button. Is to 500
Misses Newport Ties and Slippers very cheap
Chidren's-afu full stock at low prices.
Gents French Calf, hand stitched Congress x3 30
Gents French Calf, hand stitched Ties. 80 to4 90
Gents low-Quarter Shoes. l. 90 to 2 80
Gents Calf, Congress CATERS. ......S2 90 to g. 90
Gent congress 6Aters ............$1.2 6 to g. 90
Boys and Youths Shoes good, solid and cheap
A visit will convince you that these are the best
Goods in the city for the price.
trOnty One Price and No Branch Store
YZ3-3m GEORGE MCCARTHY.
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FEMALE COMPLAINTS should be cured, as
tney often can be, by few doses of ayers
SdrSdpQriLLd.
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GENTLEMEN'S GOODS.

lust RECEIVED-Fresh supply of the
u 'TOkIO'' and "PEKIN', HATS, now -
all the rage in Northern cities.
Also, STRAW HATS, with light trim-S
mings. for young men and youths.
Sun Umbrellas for ladies' and gentlemen.
STINEMETZ, HATTER
1y12-T 1887 Peu0sUIo0u{<u 0renue.
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Weather Indications Today.
OFFICE OF GRIEF SIGNAL OFFICER.

Washington. August 3. 1873.
For the Middle Atlantic states, clear or
partly clOudy weRther, light nOrthwester!y
winds becoming variable, stationary tempera-
tuTe, higher pressure.
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FOR UPWARD OF THIRTY YEARS Mrs Wins.
tot1's Soothing Syrup has been used for chill
dren. 1t cOrrects acidity of the stomach, re.
lieVes wind collie, regulates the bowels, cures
dysentery- and diarrhea, whether arising
nom teething or other causes. An old and
weh-tried remedy. Is cents bottle
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UNRAY ExCgRsION-The steamer
- LADY OF THE LAKE UiII ss--SA

until further notice, make regular
E1G9rsion Trips Oh SUNDAY AZ y
1th or 9th SITS; line OF cars, 1t D. M, for hours
ail on the Potomac, calling At Glymont geins
Gown and coming back. Fare 90 cents, Steamer
JOHN W. THOMPSON win leave same WhaTf
every SUNDAY AFTERNOON, at O'Clock. for
6lymont. Fare round trip rs cents ~
n. B.-steamsr Thor pson g tickets not good on
Lake.
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n, MaRRAGE LICENSES have been issued to
S Non i T. SpaMnip5burge Of Richmond Va, and
PbSnir a and HI0 O' OF Danville, Va. Richard
LoudOun county, Va. VI
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IL ent Once. Electrician and Model Maker. TX.
perimentAl work speciality. Expert In Patent
causes 5e19-y
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SILKS SILKS, SILKS. Black silks, colore d
silks, checked silks, striped silks. Immense
assortment of silks. Every yard of our silks
will be sold at the smallest advance above cost.
81 and SIPS black silks are especial bargains.
Our $l.25 black silk is heavy gros grain, and
real satin finish. Every shade of colored silk
made. Carter'S. III Market Snace-A6lt
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BASE RALL-A very fine game of base hall
was PLAYED yesterday by the Horneils and Ma
nells defeated the Nationals by a score Of fomr
to three. '>oAo Va ioui
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CHICKEN TBIEF-A bout o-cIoek This ,,.,,.,,
ing, a thief entered the house of D. s Bart
ness Co, No. SIS 18th street northwest and
Stote eleNen chickens, wor h SIS, belonging TO
chase, when the thief dropped the chickens
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EIRST GRAND EXCURSION

YOUNG MEMS ASSOCIATION
vi Irlhlty Shmrch, Georgetown, for the Bench :
OF Trinity Parochial school y
TO MARSHALL, HALL
M, MONDAY, AUGUST 5TH, 1873
- n ne sale ana commodious Barge C0cksde CITY
VIII leave n ig n street wharf, G. eoTge- -
t%wa; at $50 O'Clock a; m. and 7th Gz.ss!stxk
O'Clock a. m. and p. m. A good hand has haan a,
gagged tor the occasion, which will furnish music
Iof danclng on the upward aud downward trims AZ
wei as at the pavilion. Adults Tickets So, Child
ren under IL years, 25c. IerNCanI angI q.
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NOTlCE TO MOUNT VERNON PAS.
ANSEN6EhS-The steamer NARY 80
WAsHINGTos, which has been re-
Gently rented and furnished, L. L.
Blake, captain is the only boat allowed land
sengers at Mount Vernon wharf. Round "Trip u.
lncluolng admission to mansion and grounds.
Steamer leaves 1tn st. wharf daily Sundays eI-
ceptedl at 10 q M, and returns at Pm. j. INCH.
HOLLINGSWORTH, sup't Ladies' Mount Yer
Washington. JELLY
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-: SaLES OF VALUABLE REAL EsrsTE-yeSsrs
Th Ell rON ana Cutter have sold for Hon III
-: 80. t d oeauu1ul building lot on NJ street
west OF 18th, in the Immediate vicinity of ths
circle, 20 Mrs Henry, widow of the is}a u Pr .9
hehry. III Is her attention to build unon tb;s
lot private residence under the SI,naryi tidIs
81 Mr.. Chandler architect, of Boston ''ioN
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10 LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.-We wish to
call attention to A. Fischer's Chemical ScOur.
ing and Dyeing Establishment, No. 900 street,
near 9Th street. BY promptly adopting the
European invention, he is enabled to do his
work in manner not to be equalled by those
not possessing these facilities. His cleansing
fact, the cheapest in the city on account of his
superior work N. B.-A speciality of his con.
sists in removing spots from costly party dress
eS: % years experience. His dry cleanser re-
moves grease spots effectually from any article,
and cal ful pressing gives them an appearance
as il newly made: Kid Gloves cleaned; two
pair for for Is cents.
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RELIABLE HELP for weak and nervous suf.
fefeHs. Chronic, painful, and prostrating dis
eases cured without medicine. Pulvermach-
er's Electric Belts the grand desideratum.
Avoid limitations. Book and Journal, with par
ticulars, mailed free. Address Pulvermacher
GalVanic Co., New York CITY, 625d&kly
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1HE ROBBERY OF Mr.. GRINDERS HOUSE.
Itofge arter, cOlored, charged with the lar
ahI chaln valued at so and pin valued at
-, rom Mr. John Grinder, on Thursday last
s Mds SIIdIsned IN the Police Court this morn
!Ie. VII. L. Browning for the defence Mr.
GIih1Sr testlhed u the loss OF the money, &c.
.nu d BOY Iestned TO seeing Curtis on Mr. G's
was dismissed ''''ioHS ho
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EDUCATIONAL.

MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL OLLE3E
. The next session will commence Monday.
september 3d. For catalogues apply to
VIM. Ii. PARKER, President
aul-eoZm College Station, Pr, Geo CO.. NJ.
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DIFFERS WANTED.-A thirsty correspondent
wants the attention of the water registrars
office called to the lack of dippers to a number
OF the much-used pumps in the different parts
OF the city, and says: During this heated
pumps are needed The authorities will de-
serve and receive the thanks OF the thirsty
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LYCEUM EXCURSIoN,,

&c LYCEUM EXCURSION,,
,,,.,, BARGE COCKADE CITY
viii make Moonlight Excursions
on the Potomac river every WE'D sAAh-k
NESDA1 and FRIDAY EVEN &@ns1k
lNGS, leaving 7th-street wharf al 7 N M ~
turning at IL Pm. % n'' re-
FARE ONLY 5CENTS
Also, every SUNDAY AFTERNu,N at q m N,
returning at pm. At p'in''
FARE Is CENTS.
, Music, Refreshments and dancing on a n eve =
> Strict order preserved -
Inc above daily excursions will commence Wei
heS Sia August 9Th, and continued thereafter.
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GREAT FALLS The neat little pleasure
~ boat ELLIE will make her sasssE.--TIT-TTh
regular trip TO GREAT FALLS
on SuNDAf, August 4th, and every Sunday ihcr !.
Congress street bridge. Georgetown az so a M
rare Doc. she can also lie chartered any Other
fortabIy. ansIf1H
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hIlED BY A FAIL From AN ICE WAGON.
Between and . o'clock last evening VIM
tls:iii01t- driver Of an ice wagon belonging
20 the Great Falls Ice company, vas almost
instantly Killed. He was standing on the rear
step Of the wagon. and as it suddenly turned
the corner of h and 9th streets he was thrown
violently to the ground and one of the
wheels passed over him, diSlOcating his neck
moved to the police station near BY. and the
body examined by the coroner. who gave A
esftihcate Cf death in accordance with the
the ate home of the deceased on ID, between
large family :"
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WlLLET & LIBBEY,
Corner Sirth street and Ne,c York avenue
jyS-tr
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GUM AN EXCURSIONS To MARSHALL,
~ HALL. Steamer ''Mattano', -
ieaves 6th.st wharf EVERY SUN
DA1, al $3.50 D. m, for Marshall
hall; returning will arrive In washington at an
Pm. No pains will be spared TO make these excuT-
siohs qulet and agreeable. good Band OF Music
Wy, - cents. 1y12-2m
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" = II Ne, LAWNS, one hundred (lUW
pieces beautiful lawns. Victoria lawns loo
FINE quality white linen lawns, 25c Black
nhtn avn, &c. Beautiful lace striped white
GOODS. &c GauZe vests, for ladies' gentlemen
ana children. Closing out paraSOts at cost.
Shetiand Shawls. Cardinal, white and blue
ladies' English stockings, woven seams. 25c
immense assortment of ehldren'S fancy no
siery. Our very large size bridal quilts re-
duGed to 81. Carriers, I'll Market Space
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An lMPOsTOK ON His TRAvELs-The Alex
ahdTia Gazette OF last evening says: Inforna-
representing himself as an agent of the firm
oil washington 4 Bro. has been soliciting con
siEnments IN the Valley, to be sent to Wash
ihSt"h, u Z. lie gave out that the firm was
the same now doing business i'm This civ The
hTm here say that they have no branch hOnse
IN Washington, nor any one authorized TO do
business there Tor them. The man is doubtless
an lmpoSter, and will pocket the proceeds of
any cOnsignments sent TO him. ~
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STAUNToN FEMALE SEMINARY,

STANTON, VIRGINIA.
Teachers, including Mrs Gen. J. T.. r. stuart
competent, kind. Terms $40. Ertras Loto Good
BOARD warranted. Climate mild, healthful, Ex-
IravaSance prohibte Discipline excellent, Not
sectarian. Send for catalogue to
JylI-1m Rev. j. /. MILLER A. NJ
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LOCAL NEWS.

The range Of the thermometer to-day at
Hemplers store: AT 8 o'clock am, So; ~
am. SO: Y m. So Ppm, g2l%o.
The street lamps will be lighted at 800 p. m.
and SxtingUiShed at $50 a. m.
Next Monday the lodges of the Grand United
parade and union picnic at the new Schuetzen
park. at Gales, woods.
In the southeastern part of the city there
has been cOnSidera bic malaria and scarlet
fever recentIy.and the latter, in some families
has been very fatal-fOur children of one
familey Mr.. Iittle'Sl and TWO OF another
(MT. Lusby'S 1 having died from it,
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fOn NANJEMOY.-Crabing, fishing
IL and bathing. Steamer Harbin-
gsi' every Thu RSDAY and SUN sk%AN
DA1, aot am. from 9Th street
wharf, Tickets, 80 cents. Charter sny day and
evening 20, 1or Log passengers. Apply at boat or
at bonIz Ice Cream Depot, 10l1 TIN st.
hen eshments for sale on the boat.
HZ3-im M. K. GREGG, Can't