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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-04-23
s ALE OF
SALT SULPHUR SPRINGS,
IN MONROE COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA.

By virtue Of a decree rendered by the United
States District Court for the District of West Wiz.
ginia, sitting at Charleston on the 25th day of
John Echos is complainant, and the administrator
OF William Erskens and OF hers are Defendants the
undersigned, special commissioners, WILL on the
FIRST DAY OF MAY, 1878,
ON the premises, sell, by way Of public auction TO
the highest bidder. that valuable WATERING
PLACE known us the
"SALT SULPHUR SPRINGS"
containing about SIX HUNDRED AND FORTY
SEVEN AND HALF ACRES, situate In Monroe
county, West Virginia; together with the
LANDS, BUILDING, HOTELS, OUT-HOUsEs,
SPRINGS, &C..
connected Herewith and belonging thereto, except
as follows Two hundred acres OF Land, Brick
Cottage the outhouses In the rear or the same, and
Mrs. NJ NJ. Harris on by said Court.
TERMS OF SALE: Twenty per cent. OF the pur-
chase-oney In cash; the residue In three equal an
nua nstalments ut one. two, and three years bear
ing interest from date; bond, with good security 10
be given for the deferred instruments:
Amap Of the property VIII he exhiDltea az the
sale, or 1t can he SEN ut the office Of William A,
Quarter, Charleston, West Va, at any time prior
thereto.
This property has been improved by large ex'
penditure, and was we'll patronized Us watering
place prior to the late war.
The title Is good, and the property Is well worm
examination By parties desiring to purchase.
POSSESSION gwen Nc Il Fifz zfhhugaH
WILLIAM A. QUARRlER,
70 25-dSt,&t2tawtds 80
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!. An srrrroY.- s,lAlrrp..rufnre paya.
BY ". Goddins
Auciioneer and Real Eatafe Agenl,
corner OF Eleventh and Bauk streets.

.ftoMMIssroNERs AND TRUSTEES
VI SALE OF A. FARM UF FoRTY-ElGHT
ACRES OF LANn ON TIE MESTHlA4SMsi, RoAD'
BY virtue or decree of the United Ststss Dlstnet
Court for the Eastern District OF Virginia sniefea
on the 7tt OF March, 1878, the undersigned, A. u.
sands and Thomas g.. jackson, rs spech sommi Is
Dooey, as trustee in deed from George " N s
the clerks Office OF Henrico County Court, and also
Us trustee in deed from Calhartne 8 Elsom, dated
I'd of january, 1876 also recorded In said County
Court, will proceed to sell at public auction on the
premises, on FRIDAYlhe 26ih or April 1878, at
Is o'clock P. NJ, the above TRACT OF LAND, upon
the following
TEHMs-viz. One fourth cash !. residue at twelve
and eighteen months for negotiable notes, interest
added, and title retained until the further order OF
said court.
The foregoing tract Of land has on It comfortable
improvements for small family. and the soil Is oil
good quality. Said land adjsins that on which MIR
Sfoops resides, and ts opposite to the farm OF
Dir. John Lindsay.
THOMAS 6. JACKSON,
Special Commissioners.
JAMES II. DOOLEY.
ap % Trustee.
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BY George S. Vashon & Son. Auctionccrs,
No. TENN street.

V,HAT VERY DESIRABLE LOT ON
IL FRANKLIN STREET BETWEEN SEVENTH
THE RESIDENCE OF DIR. CHARLES BROCK
THE LOT HAS A Front y, ON ;, FRANKLIN NIL
FEET WIDE-FOR SALE AT AUCTION.-At
the request Of The owner we will sell at public auc-
ton, on the premises, on TUESDAY the 23d day
of April, 1878, at 5k O'Clock p. NJ, the above-de-
scrbed property. THIS is well-ocated lot, and it
is seldom the case that such central and wel-lo-
Gated building lot Is offered for sale. The property
will be sold even at a very low figure.
TERMS: Liberal. and announced at sale.
GEORGE S. YASHON Il SON,
ap17 Arctioneers.
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THRIFTLEss NEGRoEs.-A letter from a
travelling correspondent of the Dayton
Journal, written at New Bremen, Ohio, on
the 18th instant, says: son the route I
passed through the colored settlement as
itis called, being the 1,000-acre tract pur-
chased by John Randolph during his hie-
time, and who by Will devised the freedom
OF his slaves, and the granting OF forty to
eighty acres Of the tract to each freed slave.
"A few of-the original settlers remain here.
Some sold the land as soon as it came into
their possession, others were swindled. out
J OF their portions, and those who remain in
possession only work enough to enable them
kto exc out q scanty living. There is quite q
contrast between their farms and the farms
Germans on either side ofat. This
OIL tue f231as Protestant German settle
place is a reg daI1 no and nrns.
ment and IS in o. very thffss ssss 49,. p1os-
porous condition. !" ~
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DEpARVuRE OF STEAMERS.

TOR NEW K.-The Old %SfA
Il Dominion Steamship Company's ssaiss ass
will sail TUESDAY, April 23d, at 8 O'Clock A. NJ.
Freight received until O'Clock Monday evening.
Through bills CT lading signed and goods for
wardcd with dispatch to all points north, south,
east, and west; also, to foreign ports.
Passenger accommodations unsurpassed.
Cabin fare to New York, S12 round-trip tickets,
s24. Storage, IS and $a.
For freight or passage apply to
G. W. ALLEN & CO. Agents.
mp 22-2t Comrany's Wharf. Rockets.
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BY Robert 3. Lyme,
Real Estate Agent and Auctionccr,
1912 Main street.

TRUSTEES SALE OF A VALUABLE
i TRACT OF LAND, WITH GOOD IMPROVE
MENTS. FRONTING ON WESTHAM OR CARY
STREET ROAD AND. EXTENDING BACK TO
THE JAMES RIVER AND KANAWHA CANAL.
By virtue Of the provisions Of q certain deed of
trust executed by W. NJ. Lcdey to me as trustee. to
secure the deferred payments on the land, will SELL
upon the premises at public auction, being required
to do by the holders of TWO Of the notes secured
by said deed, default having been made in the pay.
ment of the same, on TUESDAY the 30th day of
April, 1873, at II o'clock NJ, the DESIRABLE
TRACT OF LAND, described in said deed as con-
tanning AN ACRES OF good land, about four and Il
half miles west of Richmond. and now occupied by
Mr.. W. NJ. Ledley rs residence and farm. The
improvements are Grst.rate, and consist OF TWO
kitchen, &C., with all needed out buildings, and in
good repair. This Is the same property conveyed to
said Ledley by Robert Avis and wife by deed of
10th ofApr 1877. This is truly desirable piece of
property, and being situated on the principal road
leading from tine CITY should command the attention
of parties wishing q nice end attractive country
home In splendid condidion
TERMS: Cash as to suffcieucy to pay off two
noteS-One for $67l.S9 and The other for S69l AZ
with all cost, &C., thereon, and cost and expenses
of sale, and upon credit ON S7l1.03 Till October
! O, 1878, and residue upon terms 10 nc announced
at sale. GEORE.1, NJ ,DRFWRY Trustee
ap l6,17,1o.ZO, 1928 25.26,27,29,3O
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RArg,Ris4D rINES.
fSSs Eg EsEssssH ElsssE:ssz:za,fsE
RicHMOsp AND PHfERsBUHs}
.9 ~ Il 4; il Js3E b TsRAILROAD COMPANY e
SUNDAY, April Z, 1873,
" trains on this read will run as fellows:

ID 3s j X. : 1RAnno4D CoMrANr. Z
COMMENCING SUNDAY, April Z, 1878,
" trains on this read will run 40 fellows:
LEAVE RICHMOND SOUTH
$40 A. NJ. THROUGH MAIL daily; connecting
1os GSarleS FaIex AasuAsti Mssea,
and 81 points soatb and sot.thwss.;
1000 A. M s HGRco Sdif daily except
Sunday, makes close connection At
Petersburg with the Atlantic, Missis-
sippf and Ohio railroad for Lynch
burg, Farmville, and other local sta
tions on that road, making same
time as by any other line. stops Ut all
los P. b., i RECOMMENDATIONS daily yexcep,
Sunday. Passengers taking this train
will make clsse connection at Peters
burg for Norfolk, and at Norfolk Wild
splendid Bay-IiDe steamers Tor Baiti-
more, Philadelphia. and New YORK,
aud with the Old dominion steamers
4l5P. NJ, FREi ia daily Except Sunday, with
1l1oP.M., THRoUGH MAIL daily iexcept Sum
dayJ, connecting for Weldon. VIII
nlington, Charleston, Columbia, Au-
gusta, and Savannah. Pullman sleep
ing-car for Wilmington and the South.
LEAVE PETERSBURG NORTH.
e:20 A. NJ, THRO UGH MAIL daily texcept Mon
dayl, CONNECTING With Rich In;,no, Frs Cd:
all points North. East. and West. Stops
only at Manchester and Chester.
1850 A. NJ, FRElGHTTRAIN daily iexccpI sun
day) with PASSENGER coach attached.
1855 A. NJ, ACCOMMODATE TRAIN daily Tex
cept Sunday With passenger coach at
tached.
2:eoP. H.. FREIGHT TRAIN daily Except Sum
day), with passenger couch attached
$50 p. II. THROUGH MAIL daily, connecting
with Richmond, Fredericksburg and
Potomac railroad for all points East
and West. Also, making close cennec-
ton with the Chesapeake and ohic
railroad for the Virginia Springs and
all points North and West. This train
stops only at Manchester and Chester
Passengers for Glover Hi connect Chester
daily Except Sunday by taking the 4:15 p NJ. train
ALL TRAINS leaving Petersburg will start IRON
the Apnanattnx donor.
EXCURSION TRAIN at 9 a. NJ. and 1870 r. NJ
EVERY SUNDAY.
ap5 A. SHAW, Superintendent
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g what are we here for,n asked Co..;
Ish not to make transitory things lasting h
On, matchless poet, that's what we thihs
and that's what we are trying to do, but
when fellow has worn the same ulster
three winters and two summers, the dawn
ofsits third cycle as q buster finds Its transit
toriness outYoting its lasting ess eight TO
seven. and Whist 10 courage, ambi tion eE ge-
MUS going to do about TT Hasplesye.
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By Poindexter & Topper,
Real Estate Agents and Auctionecrs,
No. 1900 Main street.

A SSIGNEE'S SALE OF HOUSE AND
n LOT. No. SIG DENNY STREET. AT AUC-
TION.-Pursuant TO 4 decree of the United States
District Court IN the suit of Turner assignee, &c,
Us. Herbert &C.. shall on WEDNESDAY the oath
day of April, 1878. ut o'clock p. 81 on the prem
ises. sell at auction, TO the highest bidder. the
TERMS One half cash; the residue in six months
for negotiable note. interest added, and title re-
tanned until the entire purchase.money Is paid.
00--.. +. =. TURNER, Assignee.
PoINpEXrER & TEPPER. Auciioneers. ap 9
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WOOD AND COAL.

HNHE GREAT CARE NOW BESTOWED
i in the selection and preparation of BRIGHT
HOPE COAL makes II 4 superior crate fuel. THOSE
who are close observers have found 1t to be cheaper
than Splint even at same price We are now dcliy-
ering it TO consumers and dealers ut prices 10 sun
The Times. Lump, So Large Hail. $3.50; Nut
S375: and good engine, 49,. Call and enter your
0tNN' z. B. THAW,
anil Commercial Agent.
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CHESAPEAKE AND ONO KAtLEOAp.)
GENERAL PASSENGER DEPARTMENT. ;
March l. 1878. }
( IHESAPEAkE AND OH 70 RAIL.
" R0AD.-On and after MARCH 3, 1878, p..-
trnl IL Will RIM ~
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DISAPPOINTMENT.

DISAPPOINTMENT.
The sale of the aforementioned property IS post.
Doned as to five of said lots nearest 10 Jefferson
street. the other four of said lots having been sold
Until TUESDAY the 23d of April, 1878, at
O'Clock z. NJ.
JOHN II. GUY,
ALEXANDER @. HOLLADAY,
an2O Commissioners.
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BY Z. p. Cook, Auctioneer
No. 20 Governor street.

ELEGANT E n G WIN G. S AND
10 o'clock will SELL at No 9O2 Main street, next
door to Mcssrs. Polk Miller Il Co.'S large collec
ton Of FRENCH and AMERICAN ENGRAVINGS
and CHR0MOS, very handsomely framed. The at
tention Of the public is respectfully asked as the
collection contains many valuable pictures, and my
instructions are to sell without reserve.
Exhibition on MONDAY, 22d from till 6
o'clock. E. b. COOK,
ap 22-2t Auctioneer.
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GARDEN SEED, &c.
GARDEN SEED.

HARDEN SEEU.
MERCHANTS, TRUCKERS, AND FARMERS.
I have Just received my fresh supply or SEEDS
and am ready for orders, by mail or Otherwise,
at retail or Wholesale Catalogues furnished on APP
plicaIton. TOBACCO SEEDS: Yellow Pryor, rug
Frederick, One and All, Oronoko, White stem,
and Havana. n JOHN +. MEREDITH,
successor In Garden Seeds to Allison i Addison
800 re 6-Sml
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pncTppNEMENT

POSTPOEEMENT.
The sale of the aforementioned property is post
poned until TUESDAY the 23d day of April
1878, at Az o'clock p. NJ, at which time said real
estate will be sold upon the following terns-to viii
One third cash; balance in six and twelve months
negotiable notes given for the deferred payments,
with interest added aud secured by deed of trust.
an 20 n. II. LEE, Trustee.
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RICHMOND, DIRK RIVER AND GHEsrEAKE}
RAILROAD. J
SCHEDULE OF TRAINS.
- COMMENCING MAY 81, 1877.

RICHMOND, YORK RIVER AND IuEsrEAkE}
SCHEDULE OF TRAINS.
y COMMENCING MAY q, 1877
THROUGH PASSENGER.
800 Z. NJ. Leaves Richmond UESDAY. THURS
DAY, and SATURDAY. Connects At
West Point with steamer Havana for
all points on York river and Balti-
more. Arrives IN baltimore At s \.
NJ. connects with rail.nes for wash
ineton, Philadelphia, New York. BoS-
ton. and all western points. Connects
at Richmond with trains on Richmond
aud Petersburg and Chesapeake and
Ohio railroads.
THROUGH FREIGHT.
600 A. NJ. Leaves Richmond MONDAY, WE'D
NESOAY. and FRIDAY: and
500 A. NJ TUESDAY, THURSDAY. and SAT-
URRDAY. Connects with steamers
AT West Point for river landings, Bal
timorc. and all western points. Con-
meets at Richmond with trains on Rich.
mond and Danyilc railroad, Richmond
ami Petersburg, ard Chesapeake ana
OHIO railroads.
LOCAL PASSENGER.
500 P. II. Leaves Richmond daily except SUM
. day..
THROUGH PASSENGER.
1000 A. NJ. Arrives at Kichm9nd TuEsn ~
THURSDAY, and SATuRDAl. con-
meets with trains on Richmond i4i
Petersburg and Chesapeake and ono
railroads. Steamer Havana ieay'S BaI.
timore from Pier lii l.!sht eir%T!
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and tHi-
DAY, ut 4 u. NJ. Connects WIN
trains from Philadelphia. New YORK,
and western points. aud al " est rom.
with tralns for RichlaOud and TIE
South.
THROUGH FREIGHT
400 p. NJ. Arrives at Richmond MONDAi.WED.
NESDAY, aud FRIDAY and
s:l5P, III, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, ana EN-.
URDAY. Connects with steamer 4.
West Point from Baltimore. Con-
meets with RichHop5 and DapfiiIe,
Richmond aud Petersburg, aud Chess
peake and Ohio railroads.
LOCAL PASSENGER.
,ooo A. NJ. Arrives at Richmond daily eXcep. Sru-
day, Connects with Iichmond ana
Petersburg and Chesapeake aud OAi'
railroads.
No transfer OF freight AT Richmond to or from
southern points. Cars run through between Atlanta
and West Point. ,, $50.
Careful handling and dispatch, with lowest rates.
guaranteed. ,, ...,o, -.,ay
issued TO all northern and western points.
Through tickets sold TO all northern. eastern, aha
western points, and baggage checked throusR. ~,
For tickets apply at General Railroad IlcAfs VI.
Ace s26 Main street; NJ the Exchange hots:, arg
comDany's depot, corner Twenty-third ana DocA
% ma 81 II. T. DOUGLAS, Superintendent
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RICHMOND. FRED'G & POTOMAC K. X. Co..
OFFICE GENERAL TICKET AGENT.
RICHMOND. November 8, 1877.
OF TRAINS.

y -
On and after SUNDAY, l1th Instant, trains MI
s!aS a " caves the Bvrd-Street station daily lex
'A' cent sunday; due ut Washsnx,I.!
at I:l0 =. NJ. Baltiinors AZ sly
Nj: Philadelphia At $50 L. NJ; Ne"
York Ut 1918 L. ii. ~,
Coo p NJ leaves Byrd-Street station daily, ATTY.
WV ing az Washington II l27 \. ~
Raitimore ut $40 4. NJ; PhiiahS-
phia al $40 A. NJ: New York ar $50
4. H. Through sleeper from Riih-
mouL Ia New York price si BERTH =.
A.oS y NJ ACCONMODATiOS TRIAL y, tor
1'-o Junction. leaves Broad.Stre stalsSo
daily tSundays excepted. ,,,.,
c.1s NJ arrives ~ Byrd-Street statinn aalIs :
o." 49, leaves New York at $50 the prscs-
ding evening; Baltimore at i2:oo AZ
NJ; Washington st 2:47 \. NJ.
INK p NJ arrives q, Byrd-Street station daiiy teA
@0'S cent Sunday. Leaves New fTfS a. =.
SIS a. M: Phiiadeiph!a ~ lS;Yo
=. ~; Baltimore NJ 4:3o 1. M'
Washington at Clio I. u.
a.n6 A. NJ. ACCOMMODATION TRAIN Nsnee
Wv NJ Broad-S,reet station daiiy teuU'
days excepted. uvrps
General superintendent
c. A. TAYLOR,
oo csneral Frelght and Ticket Agent
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BY j. Thompson Brown,
Real Estate Agent and Auctionecr,
lib Main street.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES PROPER r.
TEE MOST DESIRABLE BUILDING LOT ON
THIRD STREET.
THAT LARGE AND BEAUTIFUL CORNER
LOT ON CANAL AND THIRD STREETS,
ADJOINING THE RESIDENCE OF
COLONEL ROBERT E. BLANK
ENSHIP.

I will sell at public auction on FRIDAY, Goth Of
April, ut O'Clock P. NJ. the above MOST DESi SRA
BILE CORNER PROPERTY for 4 frst-claSs dwell
Third street 65 feet inches, and runs back between
parallel lines 140 feet to all alley Is feet inches
WIDE Its location is all that could be desired as to
extensive views and convenience TO business ceu-
tres. Parties desiring choice lot. both as to size
and location. should not lose this opportunity VIII
be sold whole or In part, Us may be desired at
sale:
TERMS: One fourth cash; balance In six, twelve,
and eighteen months, interest added, and secured
by trust-deed. J.THOMPSON BROWN,
ap2O Auctioneer.
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TNMAN LINE SS
l. ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, ss.szE=!!kzsss.,
NEW YORK TO QUEENSTOWN AND
LIVERPOOL,
EVERY THURSDAY OR SATURDAY.

compartments, among the strongest, largest and
fastest on the Atlantic.
The saloons are luxuriously furnished, especially
we'll lighted and ventilated and take up the whole
width of the ship. The principal statcrooms are
amdships, forward Of the engines where least noise
sr bavpr m es a5r w do Serfhs
electric bells, &c.
The cuisine has always been 4 specially Of this
Line.
Ladies' cabins and bathrooms, gentlemcn's sno-
king and bathrooms BARRIERS shops, pianos, libra
ries, &C., provided.
For rates OF passage and other information apply
to JOHN G. DALE, Agent,
Is Broadway. n. Y: or to
&. w. ALLEN & CO,
fc 16-cod6m Richmond,
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- ,n,l1,srroN isAr.Hs.sTnis Day...
- 81 Edward @, Geddin. B:
Real Estate Agent and Anc.ioneer,
sss I'D. j plE Main street.

lTiHREE PORES ON .BROAD AVID
s1Sp 81 r MD Fms SALE AUCTION non.
DAY o ss s s M VIII VIII
the pre a,so BRIok TN sn H Nss
The rsar. fronting on Madison stsres Thc ground
froats SO feet and runs btrk 100 fest There are
rant Is $40 PR month. be sold low, and topas
good per cent. - Il. ~. gf:.s5 4.
TFRMs One thru cash sbalance as six and twelve
months, with SIX ser cent. interest III q,
.s.s.,. EDWARD c. GQDDIN, Auctioneer
VS. DISAPPOINTMENT.
s. rho above sale Is postponed until TUESDA1, Z3d,
sold as whole, If desired The street-cars are ex.
pected to ne run past this place In very shor'
SSne. - - -, EDWARD C. GODUIE,
.naa ..sE,f q. Auctioncer.
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DILLyHEADE, $3.50 TO $8 per ream, at
LED lie DIsPATCA PHINTIKG-HOUSE.i
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-08-19
CITY ITEMS.

A PERFUME WITH HUNDRED UsEs-The
Eur opean toilet extracts are scents, and no
thir more; but Murray and Lannldn's FLOR
fdd Water, the standard perfume OF Nor
and South America, is an article OF great and
varied utility, as well as a peerless luxury.
THE INTENSE ITCHING caused by certain
diseases of the skin is speedily allayed by
every species of eruption, is perfectly safe and
lar cleaner and more effective than any oint-
ment.
Ladies of forty who use Htrs Hair Due
seem ten years younger.
FOR UPWARD OF Thirty YRARs Mrs Wins.
to,o's SOOTHING syrup has been used for chill.
neves wind collie, regulates the bowels, cures
dysentery and diarrhPa, whether arising
Gom teething or other causes. An old and
Wehtried remedy. rs cents bottle.
HAPPY TIDINGs for nervous sufferers and
those who have been dOsed, drugged, and
Quacked. Pulvermacher's Electric Belts eifec-
decay. Book and journal, with information
worth thousands, mailed free. Address Pull
City. 6,1S,d&kly
To LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.-We wish to
call attention to A. Fischer's Chemical Scour-
ing and Dyeing Establishment, No. 800 G street,
latest improvements, whether OF American or
European invention, he is enabled to do his
work In manner not to be equalled by those
not possessing these facilities. His cleansing
ana dyeing Ladies and Gents suits are, in
superior work: N. B.-A speciality of his con-
SiSts in removing spots from costly party dress.
es: Is years experience. His dry cleanser re-
moves grease spots effectually from any article,
as if newly made. Kid Gloves cleaned; two
pair Tor for Is cents
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GEORGETOWN.

GE LATE GEORGE r. MCKNIGHT .-Papers
a Id letters from Key West Fla, g re the mar
siculars of the sad death there II George r
seietofere ls siS n ss ffys
very popular in Key West with ali classes, had
kindly care and nursing, by the Masonic fra
ternity and !, many friends. and his funeral was
was to have been married in short time to a
very estmable young lady, Miss Josie Lowe,
daughter OF a prominent citizen of Key West,
death. He was entry clerk in the custom
house there at the time of his death.
CONTRACT FOR LUMBER AwARDED.-Mr. W.
tract for furnishing the lumber for the new
stables here for the Washington and George
town Street Railroad company. Upwards OF
i, ees,gnarIers Of million of feet of lumber
BITTEN BY SUPPOSED MAD DoG.-Satur.
day evening little eight year old boy named
John Baggett was bitten on the right hand by
supposed mad dog, near his home on Jeffer-
son street. The animal was pursued and shot
by citizens. The child was taken to Brices
drug store and the wound dressed. No in
furious effects have as yet been made mani
fest.
THE DISTRICT MARKET HoUsE-Mr. Sam'l
Strong, who had occasion to take some meas
urementS at the markethOuSe here recently,
says that instead of the building being un.
safe, as represented, it is no more likely to
,all down than the dome of the Capitol In
experienced builders It does, however need
visit from health inspector
THE CANAL.-AnOther break-a very large
one-is reported near the Great Falls, Md.
PERsoNALs.-Father Ciampi, the recently
appointed pastor of Trinity Catholic church
preached there yesterday. Father Ciampi was
pastor at this church few years ago. Father
Murphy. whom he succeeds, is reported to be
quite i'll. Mr.. George b. French and family
have gone east for short trip. Mr.. A. S
King left yesterday for Denver, Col, for a
visit. "
MERCHANTS EXCHANGE.-There we're no
offerings of grain on change to-day.