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The BOARD OF POLICE yesterday appointed
eleven policemen al $50 per month. and eight
station keepers at $40, as follows: Policemen
Albert W. Mills, Geo. y. Nicholson Fred.
known as 'Clint'), Sd. Shanks, B. +. Shanks
Geo W. Edwards, Andrew McRae, Norman
III. Cole and John A. BRYAN. StatiOn-keepers-
Baxter, Henry III. Fisher, Charles s. Wheeler,
Edward johnson, Daniel Williams and j. W.
Middleton
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STRAIT DIVORCE CAsE.-In the Court in
Chill for divorce fled by the wife) certified up
to be heard In the first instance, has been
remanded, with instructions to proceed and
in pennsylvania without notice to the wife,
on the ground that it is no eStOppel to the &C
ton of the wife here -
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SWEET KITY
OHEWLNG BEST. TOBACCO.
NITY

Awarded highest prize at Centennial Expt sition
for fine che,oing qualities and ercsItsnee and
lasting character Of 6toeetenta0 and forC ring.
The best tobacco ever made. AS our blue strip
trade mark is closely initiated on inforicr goods,
see that Jackson g Best is on every plug. Sold by
al dealers. Send for sample, free, to G.. A. JACK
SON d Co., IL frs, Petersburg, Va. jl4-m, th&k,1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-07

SERIOUS ILLNESS OF A CLERGYMAN.-The
Baltimore Sun says Rev. DR.. Leeds yes
terday received a letter from Port Tobacco.
Md, stating that the Rev. DR.. Myer Levin,
diocesan convention of the p. Z. Church, has
recently suffered a relapse. Both DR. Levin
and his wife are i'll. 1t is feared that in the
case OF Or. Levin the relapse is serious. DR..
Levin is the dean of the cOnyOcatlon of Wash
ingtOn, and member of the standing com.
mittee of the diocese.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-07

THE GERMAN AMERICAN SAVINGS BANK.
corner 9TH and streets, pays interest on de-
poSits. Safe deposit boxes for rent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-07

A FIRE occurred at the works of the Wash
ingtOn Brick Machine company, Situated at
l4th and Boundary streets northeast, about
10 o'clock this morning, which destroyed two
kiln tops The works of the company are be.
ing operated as usual, and the large stock of
brick on hand will prevent any delay in filling
orders. The loss is fully covered by insur.
aQce,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-07

JULIUS III lhese CHECKS. 4,26.eOl
AS general tonic H0stetter's Bitters pro
duce effects which must be experienced or
witnessed before they can be fully appre
clated. In eases OF constitutional weakness
premature decay, and debility and decre3i
tude arising from Old age it exercises the
electric influence. In the cOnvaeScent stages
OF all diseases it operates as a delightful in
Vlgorant. When the powers of nature are re
Taxed, it operates to re-eniorce and reestab-
lSh them.
RELIABLE HELP for weak and nervous suf
1elerS. Chronic, painful and proStraring dis
eases cured without medicine. Pulvermach-
er's Electric Belts the grand desideratum
Avoid limitations Book and Journal. with bar
tlculars, mailed free. Address Pulvermacher
Galvanic Co., New York city. 6,25,d&kly
MOTHERS, NOTIFIES, MoTHPRs.-Don't fail
TO procure NrS. Wj7s5i0to'S Soothing gVrn7, for
all diseases OF teehing in children. 1t relieves
lates the bowels, and, by giving relief and
health to the child, gives rest TO the mother.
To LADIES AND GENTLEMEN-We wish to
call attention 10 A. Fischer Chemical ScOur-
Ing and Dyeing Establishment, No 9C6G street
near 9Th street. BY promptly adopting the
lateSt improvements, whether of American or
European invention, lie is enabled to do his
Work In manner not 70 be equaled by those
not possessing these facilities. His cleansing
and dyelng Ladies' and Gents suits are in
TACT, he cheapest in the city on account of his
superior work. n. B.-A speciality OF MS con
slstS IN removing spots from costly party dress
eS; Is years experience. His dry cleanser re-
moves grease spots effectually from any article.
as II newly made. Kid Gloves cleaned; two
pair for Is cents,
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THE HEIGHT OF FOLLY is certainly attained
if one invests their money in the slOp shOn
trash so temptingly advertised under fictitious
names, when they can purchase a genuine
Scotch Bannockburn suit at sl2 from the rei-
able house of A. Saks & Co.. 3l6 18th st.-AdJt
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CITY ITEMS.

SPECIALTIES IN STRAW HATS.
mems White and Brown CantOns, 81;
Boys White, Brown and Mixed do, rs cts ::
At Lewis, 9TH ST., bet. / and X.
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NEW SPRING DRESS GOODS, from IL, Is. Is.
20, . cents; parasols, plain and twiled silk,
all sizes, cheap-Sl.50, 81, g 50. So, etc, at Tow
| side near rth-AI7J - 1
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fwisle: George Hill, jr., addition to brick
house, corner of Potomac and Water streets,
Georgetown: 500. Chris. Dittrick, repair a
brick dwelling, ID, between South Capitol
street on New Jersey avenue southeast 500
Daniel MahOney, construct two story brick
dwelling in alley between 9Th and 9TH and NJ
and l. streets: $40. Geo. Glorious, construct
athree story brick dwelling. It'll, between l.
and nj streets northwest; 5000. Mrs. Sarah
Mcmahon, repair brick house corner Con
ID. b. Lyons, construct brick dwelling cor,
ner 4th and l. streets northeast: II 900. Catl
erlDe Hughes. construct a three story brick
dwelling, 18th and Nj streets northwest; 2,00O.
Hugh Digney, repair frame dwelling. Mary.
land avenue, between AZ and 9th streets south,
west S25.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-07

MARRIAGE LICENSES have been issued to
Robert NJ. Lockwood, of Washington, ID. c.,
Scott and Alice Booze; Edmund Jones, Of
montgomery Co, Md, and Lucy Peterson, of
same place; VIM w. st. Clair and Ida "
Durlty; ThOS. HillOrgan and Rosa G.. Raglan {:
Connerway johnson and Fannie f. Simmons ;
Daniel T. Cant and Alice Price Baker Sedg-
Nick and Mary Clark, both of Sandy Springs,
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fpbh SnI the CAPF- The
spendlH steamer JANE MuSELEY -sRtuA
VIII u AZ ca s!eC' Al zip Ia the above
named points SATURDAY EVENING lime =
IeaHlhS ISl haIf, foot Of ST.. Al o'CiocE an.
LIVING III ash! nSton Monday morning 7o'c.ock
otattismS c Toe secured 10y apply tue al the on -
trip, So %. N' iOuiiu
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Weather Indications To-dau.
OFFICE or CHIEF SIGNAL OYYICFR,
NO shin crfnrl Lima l4-2

In the middle Atlantic states, lower pres
sure, winds mostly from northeast TO SOutn-
erly, slightly warmer, clear or partly cloudy
weather, probably followed tonight or on
saturday by rain areas.
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NO ONE THING ever offered to the people of
washington has met with such universal de-
mand as those elegant $40 cashmere suits of
Wuich liable Bros, men and boys clothierS,
eorLer ID and 9TH streets, are making special
f.-A64t
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FIRsT-CLAsS Flannel
Suits Made to Order,
$l6.

II. ID. COOKE, JR., & Co., Bankers agents for
the Cheque Bank OF London, limited. Parties
visiting Europe will do well to carry their
funds in these checks. 4.26eoi:
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GENTLEMEN's FURNISHING GOODS.
An No. Finished White Shirt 81:
Real English India GauZe Undersbirt, soc. 4.
very fine and soft White Jean Drawers ~. ::
Genuine Guyot Suspenders. ali cSlors Zoe {.
Handkerchefs. Ties, Collars Gloves. Hosiery,
&c, &c, in great abundance, and at popular
prices, at Lewis, go 9TH st, bet and X.
If YOUR HAIR is coming out or turning gray
do not murmur over a misfortune Won can So
easily avert. Ayers Hair FiQOr will remove
the cause of your grief by restoring your hair
to its natural color, and Herewith your good
looks and good nature.
A SKIN LIKE MONUMENTAL ALAB.sTER
may be attained by using GLennS Sulphur
Soap, which does away with the necessity for
sulphur Baths Try ii, ladies. 1t is genuine
beautitier, and very economical.
Hint to those prematurely grey use RiU's
Hair Dye.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-07

,oCAssINEREs for boys wear from Is, %, %,
81, 81, ETC.; black grenadines, large stock,
80 nSSa ap new lawns, from cents up. Bargs ms
90 De had in dry goods at TOWson's, CSC Pa.
ave. south side, near 7th-Adrt
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LOCAL NEWS.
Amusements, &c, TO-nig Int

H13 G Street.-ExhibitiOn OF phOnopragh.
Lucas fEtV.-Fair aud festival.
nth ana x StS-Fair and festival.
AIbdIabrd Summer Gdrden.-COncel6 TO-
pirIf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-07

MARRIAGE LICENSES have been issued tn
Ernest r. Mudd and Anna j. HardeSty; A. w
Hudson and Emma D. Fury: George Medley
and Rebecca Weston; Samuel PheniX and
Lydia COppin, both of Alexandria. Va. James
Manning and Anna Eliza Myers, both of
Washington county Md
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GENTLEMEN's FuRN1su1Sc G

IF 1T IS neuralgia headache LodiIe's Head
nervous or sick headache, it cures at once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-07

FESTIVALS.

E>AlR AND FESTIVAL,
- Under tie auspices of WEST FNDDIVIsION
Sons OF Temperance, at LUCAS HALL. corne,
PeLna ave and 22d st. " EDNESDAY, THURS
DA1 and FRIDAY EVENINGS. Iune III 9Th
and 18th, 1878. To get In. TO-: to get out ie5-3t
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p NIL Estate SALE.-MeSSrS. Duncanson
due, soiu yesterday, for y. Wilson and c. IT,
kIe, u us'Ses' lot 81, in square 51l on K street
between lSt and I'd streets 20 by lbs feat ~ =,
Mary Silyerberg, for 81 cents per SQUARE foe +
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-07

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS
i TRICT OF COLUMBIA.
JAMES SIMPSON EFT AL. VS.. ALICE SIMPSON EFT
AL.-No. 1909. equity.
The trustees In this cause having reported that
they have sold rtain parcels OF the real estate d
rected to be sold, being certain lots situate in
aggregate IS, 4O3 So, it is this IsT DAY OF JUNE.
A. d. 1878, ordered adjudged and decrl cd, that
the said sales be- and they are hereby. condition.
and confirmed on TUESDAY, the I'd day Juiy, A.
u: 1873, unless cause to the contrary be shown be-
in the Evening Star and in the Washington Law
Reporter once week for three weeks preceding
the said laSt.named date. BY the Court.
MACARTHUR, Justice, &c.
True copy-Test: r. j. MEIGS, Clerk.
je6-w.3t
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NAPON SPRINGS AND BATHS.
~ HdmBshirs County, ": Pa,

'sTTNRAYMORE HOUSE,
Il SEA END ILLlEois AyENUK, SLA
Opens June LIST. IGiH n
sp26-tsep7 n. T. HOPES.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-07

THE FUNERAL of the late Major w. j. Nc
Donald took place this afternoon The body,
encased in walnut casket covered with black
CLOTH was removed from the family residence,
llOS New York avenue, to the church of the
by Rev. DIR. Paret. Senators Edmunds, Bay
ard, Eaton and Thurman, Major Slack and
DIR. John B. Blake were the pail bearers A
Washington Monument Society Yesterday
adopted resolutions of respect to the memory
of the deceased, and the members were pres
ent at the funeral,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-07
SUMNER RESORTS.

0)OCkY POINT HOTEL
~ NARRAGANSETT BAY,
AHODE ISLAND. WAC
1nlS well KNOWN summer resort will he III, sM III
open for the reception of guests on MtSDA1
june ION, 1875 Rocky Point offers unequalIed
ATTRACTIONS foI summer residence: with The adj
vantages OF first-cIass hotel ar the following
reasonable rates: 'iiih
Transient SO so per day.
The facilities for boating, bathing and fishing are
unSuTp passed, while pleasure boats fishing tackie
and bathing suits are always at hand
o Address K. III. KENT, Manager
leS-6t Rocky Point, Warwick r. l.
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CHECKED SILKS, on pure white and eolored
ground; striped silks, on cOlOred and white
and steel cOlOred silk on pure white and col
ored ground black silks for trimming, 80:
black silks, IS, 81, Il, sl26, $50 Sis, 50: our
real satin finish black silk, 81 and 81 Is: plain
colored silks; cardinal, cream, seal brown
steel, plum, navy blue, and all the light shades
OF SILKS. Carriers, al Market Space.-AdUt
THE TRoTTING AT BENNING's YESTERDAY
Yesterday was the closing day of the Sprlng
was in attendance. The only event was the
$50 race. Little Fellow won comparatively
easy IN three straight heats: time, 2:5i, 2:53,
and 30. Lady Morrow came in second and
Franklin third.
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day to Marshal Hall, per the steamer Express
which left the wharf at 9 a. NJ with about 800
passengers was, as usual, a success. On the
from the bag pipes and dancing. An address
was delivered by Mr.. Jos. M. Wilson on the
Ancient and Modern History of Scotland
in the pavilion, playing base BAN, croquet and
the usual Scotch games. A collation. was
served, toasts drank and speeches made A
second boat left with full freight of passen-
their names, dancing and the distribution of
prizes, the excursionists returned late in the
evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-07

BUSINESS Cards, Envelopes and Letter Heads
supplied and printed. MilanS s wilkins Gag this
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To ECONOMIC IN EXPENDITURES for wear.
ing apparel for youths, boys and children, it
is desirable to patroniZe MeSSrs B. Robinson
6 Co, proprietOrs of the boys clothing house
No 900 Penn'a avenue, where none but the
test garments are sold and where satisfaction
Is assured TO the purchaser.-AdUt
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District Government Affairs.

FINES IN TIE POLICE COURT.
The accounts of the deputy marshals of the
Police Court for the month of May were exam
med to day by the Auditor of the District of
Columbia, aud found to be correct The
amount collected by Deputy Marshal Cary,
and by him turned over to the District Treas
and costs in the sO-called States cases. The
amount collected by Lieut.. EcklOff, acting as
deputy marshal for the Superintendent of
follce, IN the District cases proper. from May
IL n to May 18th, one half month, 1891 so, which
amount has also been covered into the District
treasury.
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DLOCK ISLAND, IL. I,

The OCEAN VIEW HOTEL, enlarged. opens
JULY LIST. 1t is situated on q bluff over a
looking the Ocean, where there are noVIsA3
heated or malaIial breezes, and the " ind .t6
blowing from the Ocean renders excessive heat lm-
possible. Bathing, Yachting and Fishing. Prices
In accordance with the times. Send for circular TO
my16 eC2m NICHOLAS BALL, Prop.
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CALWELL HOUSE,

~ WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, w. VA. SEA&
1000 feet above sea level. Capacity $50 .S..GU
guests. Mineral springs Of many varieties anI
adjacent to the grounds. Also two i'm mense BATH
houses for the use OF guests. The water has I'M
varying temperature of 62o Fahrenheit. and by
analysis found similar 70 the hot springs Of Arkan
sas. OPEN entire year. Board $3.50 per day; SIS
per week; $50 per month.
For further particulars, address
my14 2aw4w j. II. OTEY CARY, Proprietor.
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DEEDS IN FEE have been filed as follows
railroad Company, s.; lot 2, So. LOIS. Thco.
Benz to Simon Noel, 81 SEQ part Of Discovery
ara None Such" B. Fl: Warner to A. E.
trustee to Henry Walters, 81, lis: part lot 6, sq
766. H. L. Blout, trustee, ct al, to B. c. Nor
ley g; lot 10, So. 676, and part lot 8, So. 56S
John Sherman to A. M: Douglas, $500; lot Y, in
lots 80 to 3d. Al and AZ, So Ill, lots to 3, %. 81
to 40, 80 81 Al to So, So. So. and lot s. So s. Au.
gustus Davis ct al, trustees, to Elizabeth Har.
per, s.; lot 81 So. 1888. r. r. Harper to EliZ.
abeth Harper, same lot.
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OUR VERY LARGE SIZE pure white bridal
quilts, $50; honey comb quilts, SO: Silk and
wool dress goods, 25: beautiful dress goods.
part wool, IS; childrens stockings-eream'
light blue and pink, in good quality; excellent
eOrsets, so; DR.. Warner celebrated corset. 81 :
four az pair real English stockings. 81 bunt-
ings, all pure wool, Is: buntingS-cream, navy
blue and black: lace stripe bunting, 25. Car
ter's, III Market Space.-AdUt.
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CHENANDOAH ALUM sPRINGs,

~ cHENANDOAH CO., VA.
Alum, Chaybeste and Sulphur Waters; no barr
mountain air; 2, 600 #. above tide water; a A
large lawn. Special rates TO guests arriv- SEYA&
Ing In May or June to remain twoor three 10 si4 l
months. For terms and pamphlets address
my7-lm A. j. MYERS, Proprietor.
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CLYNroNT PAyILIoy.

" ms beautiful summer resort has chan GEL n
management and has been placed in tfrS.-rst,s "a
ORDER and - now up'n for excursion PARTIES n
abpS 10 ;, y. SMITH, Proprietor; BRAD. ~
ADAMS, Sl2 r ST.. or POWER SwHITE tElX
10 hlig street. Alexandria, Virginia. for apel
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THE BOARD OF HEALTH AND THE SEWER
AGE QUESTION.-The Board of Health held
meeting last evening and further discussed
the subject of sewerage, and adopted an ex-
various plans now proposed, as also the plan Ian
of Y. S. Engineer Hughes presented In ISL
of draining Rock Creek, in the northwestern
part of the city, and turning the water into
10y the board appears to be the plan of Major
Randolph. Quite number of bills were
passed, and the business was generally put in
such condition that in case of a change of
government there will be no delay necessary
in turning over the work of the board to the
proper parties,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-07

A LADY BADLY TORN BY PLAYFUL" Dog
Mrs: nj. A. Farley formerly Miss Mary Given,
of this city, was attacked by a dog on We'd
nesday, at her residence, near Falls Church.
Va, and severely bitten. The animal had the
reputation OF being very playful dog" but
from some canine freak he jumped at Mrs.
Farley as she was entering her premises, seized
Ter arm, dragged her to the ground, and was
about to seize her by the throat, when her huS-
band beat off the animal. The many friends
OF Mrs. Farley will be glad to learn that al
though the wounds were quite serious, she ex-
poets to be out in few days.
The METHODIST PROTESTANT DISTRICT
ST9 oSt Renee, at the First Church, (Navy
3ard,) wednesday afternoon listened to and
discussed papers by Rev. DIR. Murray on
SSn nHhf, literature, and Rev. DR.. Shermer on
S SIab;at schools, and further discussed the
SUBJECT OF camp meeting. They decided to
appoint committee on the subject with
power 10 aet. Reys ID. Wilson, j. T. MURRAY,
j. X. Nichols and w. j. Floyd, and MesSrs i
d. Cathen F. J. Bartlett and VIM. Hawkins
were appointed the committee. The confer.
ence adjourned TO meet in AIeXapdTia on tbe
second Tuesday in October. 'ii 'iie
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GEORGETOWN ADV'M'TS

ROE SALE-The East Wing OF my Dwelling
= 70 ISet front by 10 deep. being two-story
BflcK huliuihS WIN three chambers: also, a Lot
Immediately West OF my house. % feet front. The
premises VIII be shown 10y application at 163 West
ST.. Georgetown. VIM. Fl. IENNEY. my2D-1m
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OSTRICH and every kind OF ORNAMENTAL
" FEATHERS dyed and manufactured at the
FRENCH ESTABLISH MENT, 616 9th street
opposite United States Patent Once. my23 tr
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"A made with the Pruprie;or u' tIl, rc r.N
HlG IA BOTkLat Fortress Mon = MN
re, Va, 20 .ec' i've " sSenUerS n, EsSs:=-sx><R
the steamer LADY 90 THE l. KE ,or ,bs
month of june AT re iuced raras TfrE.r, liz. Si'e
coupons Tor Passage ana Fare NJ 10 a. a. issr.,i
az the once of the COMPANY R,nm a my,r
katiuna. NJ ,rUpt itar RSnk - WV
Je5-lm SAMUEL BACON. President
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SPRINGDALE.-This popular Summer Re-
~ sort, situated three miles east of the A d. A
Blue Ridge, and near the terminus OF the VEAN
w. y. X. T., is particularly attractive lk.H III
TO offceholders. having the advantage OF morning
and evening trains. There is large lawn arording
abundant shade, pavilion, crOquet grounds, and
other places of amusement. References given and
required. Address Z. r. POWELL, Smokers
vile, Loudon county, Va. my2O I'm
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1878-01-02
JOB PREBeTKViG

he lived he never would allow the
| old place to be touched, but that
| made no difference to old Sid's pa
irons rich bankers aud stately old
merchants and lawyers sat down to his
little narrow tables and took their.
feast Of oysters with satisfact4SI2
which they never experienced at DeY
monico's; Grand Duke Alexis, the
PRICE of Wales, Dickens, TbackeraY,
Longfellow, Poe, Bryant; Be- Horfs:-
and Mark Twain have al nod I their
legs under old Sid y 'urnsV oaaev At
night when the. t~t.asJS K. 10 go closed
anc hosts of ashuseneSnst enent Ss seek seekers are
on their home was eIs pxsotlvn s old
Sid>s~i the Mecca 80 Sbish thew
turn their stepS -5lnn;d ONLY.
knows the thousand knnv matches
that have been made ovef - stews
and roasts in Sid Dorlan's little cFi6:
Since Sid's death, the icopoclast has
been at work, and if the old man
could come back now he would scarce
y recognize his ancient headquarters.
The week has been disastrous in
mercantile point of view, a half dozen
large firms going down With & crash,
whose aggregated liabilities must be
up among the millions; general hard
times and shriukage Of values have
led them on to ruin, and before the
holidays We expect further develop
ments. The weather has been un-
commonly fine, so that the demand
for winter goods has been only nomi-
nal; here is the middle of December
and while write the doors and win
do#s are all open as they are 10 July.
A terrible temperance crusade is
now in progress; the law and order
league are going for the whisky sellers
like an avenging Nemesis. Never
were seen such times in Ne3 York,
and it is impossible to tell WheFe-ws=
are going to come out. Our faVorite
amusement now is wrestling With
bears. heard of a fellow once who
used to kill rats like terrier, and Of
another who would fight bulldogs or
anything else, using only his mouth
for defense or attack; but the man
who wrestles the bear he is my espe-
cial delight; the only drawback is
that the bear wears a muzzle, other
wise I should 60 every night expect
ing to see the bear eat him up. If
amusements are scarce out your way
come on, and I think I may be able
to fnd Dutch bear who will give
you all the New Years and Christmas
you require to make you happy for
1878.
am,
Truly yours,