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Tbrs e-piy Garden Hose. 10 cents foot.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-05

JEwELRY AT AUCTION.-Last week of great
auction sales at 6l9 Pennsylvania avenue
under Metropolitan hotel. Elegant watches,
iewelry, and silyerware selling at lower prices
than ever before known in Washington. Sales
at II. 3, and 7:20. Ladies respectfully invited.
1.2a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-05

TINE JsEELRY At SACRIFTCE-Don't fail
20 attend The great auction sale of watches
JeNeirS, ana silserware, at GIG PennsyIyania
avenue, under Metropolitan hotel fearful
sacTinee ia me goSGs. Sales morning. after
noon and eYening.-Adrt 'e' "A'ei
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-05

BASE BALL.-The Eagles were defeated in
Baltimore yesterday by the Wayerlys, of that
city, after fighting hard for the victory and
to5 THE Georgetown College nine de
feated the ksystOneS, of Georgetown, yeSter-
day afternoon, by a score of 8 to 3.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-05

METHODIST PROTESTANT CHURCH.-At the
session Of the fourth district conference OF the
Methodist Protestant Church composed of
the ministers and laymen OF sixteen of the
churches in this vicinity yesterday afternoon,
Rev. DIR. +. J. DrinkhQuSe delivered an ad-
dress on the interests OF the church paper.
An essay on the New Hymnal' was read by
Rev. DIR. wilson; also, one on 1.-The prerequl-
sites for eXtempOraneOuS preaching and one
by DIR. Shermer on systematic giving"
This morning the subject OF campmeetings,
paper on Sunday schools by Rev. Mr. Me
GTcgOr, Of Norfolk, Va, and paper on mis-
>IOhs 10y Rev. j. X. Nichols, were read and dis
CISSed 1T some length.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-05

fRIGGs' IEwELRY STORE received soma
beautiful styles Roman and gold filied chains
and bracelets, from 81 TO SD The best fifpy
cent eyeglass in the city. No. 457 Pennsyl-
gania avenue, near ~ st.-Adut,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-05

A DECREE OF DIvORCE-Judge Mac Arthur
has directed decree of divorce in the case of
MAJ garet Z. kreamer agt. Geo. w. kreamer
The comp ialnant In Junes 1872 by the maiden
name of Ryan was married To defendant: has
had two children by him, and they lived to-
gether until May, 1875, when, after treating
heI cruelty, he deserted her. Mr.. Taggart ap,
peaIed Tor the plaintiff, and +. III. Howe took
The testimony
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FIRST-CLASS FLANNEL
Suits Made to Order,
MOORE's, 1Oll New York ave.

RELIABLE HELP for weak and nervous suf-
felers. 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. 6,25,d&kly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-05

II. D. COOKE, JR., & Co., Bankers, agents for
the Cheque Bank of London, limited. Parties
visiting Europe will do we'll to carry their
funds in these checks. 426eOl:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-05

NEW STYLES of spring dress goods, from u,
II, Ia, 70, y cents. New styles OF lawns, white
and eoored ground, 1211 cents; yard wide.
Linen for ladies' suits, Il, 20, %, Is cents Dry
Pennsylvania avenue, south side.-Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-05

The ZEIGLER HABEAS CORPUS CAsE-To-
day in the Circuit Court the case of George
Lelgler, on habeas corpus, was called. This
boy, about s or 9 years old, was some time
since committed to the reform school on the
complaint OF his mother that he was incOrrigi-
BILE, and she having married again, and finding
herself in a condition TO support and care for
the child, petitiOned for writ on the superin-
tendent OF the reform school Neither party
being prepared with witnesses, the further
hearing was postponed until Monday morn
ing. when witnesses will be heard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-05

MRS. NATE SPKAGUE IN COURT.-YeSterday
IN the Circuit Court, Judge Humphreys the
case of Sprague agt. Welch was called, and
the trial proceeded. Mrs. Kate Sprague
daughter OF the late Chief Justice ChaSe) sues
WEIGH for the possession of the farm at Edge
wood, under the landlord and tenant act OF the
DlStflct. The ease comes up on a removal
from Justice of the Peace Benter. When the
case was heard before Mr.. Benter Hon Ros
cOe COnkling appeared for Mrs. Sprague but
ON the trial yesterday John Selden appeared
Tor the lady, and Mr.. Davenport for Welch
from the papers the renting of the ground ap
peared to be from Warner & Co, who are
agents for Mrs. Sprague, and who notified
NelCh 10 quit on an allegation that he had NOT
paid the rent. WEIGH, however contended
that under an agreement with Mrs. Sprague
rent was To be received in produce and that
he had furnished Mrs. 81 rague with eggs
milk, fruit, &c, in value equal to the rent Mr.
Selden cOntended that as this was not an ac-
ton for money, but to recover possession of
land, no plea or proof of set OFF was admissi-
be. On the other hand, il was urged that as
The right 10 recover was based on the fact that
The rent had not been paid, this sort of paw
ment should be considered. Judge HumDn-
reyS said that he must be governed by the
law, however hard it was, and in this form OF
action there was no room for set-off
ms morning the jury gave a verdict for the
plalntlff, by direction OF the court, and iudg
inent was entered for possession ON October
first.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-05
"T'HE GREAT SOUTHERN SHIFT ;,
SPECIAL PRICES IN DRY coon,

Having too large a stock. we will from nov
cheap prices. to rpduCe stock " "O"
Summer Silks. So. up: Black Silks 60, nm
double. - ~ 10 81 %, worth
W hlte Skirts at manufacturers prIcas
PaTasolS-Stock must be sod-at rhesD ,,ri,..
LADIES Linen Suits, cheapest i'm city
Lawns lOc., both In Linen and Cation
PercaleS, Be. up; Victoria Lawns Inc mn
Calicoes 4lac. up. Nv up
Colored Hosiery cheap
CarpetS-Stock sacrificed
MattiDgs cheap.
Cassimeres for men and boys fearfully chean-
my25-tr :1o SSSDAlS,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-05

THE IRorTING RACE AT BENNrNG's YEsrER-
DAY:-Ihere was only one race at the trotting
meeting at Benning's Yesterday. 1t was for
felloW, Lady Morrow and Franklin having
entered. Potomac Maid did not start, owing
70 sickness. Little Fellow won the race in
three straight heats. in Psi, 2:53 and 2:52 All
the heats were holly contested, making the
days sport an excellent one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-05

PURE SILK and wool, and black cOlored
grenadines. Beautiful French lawns, linen
lawns, lavender lawns; solid color, real French.
Buntings in all cOlors: buntings in pure wool,
lawns, Toe. DebegeS, all pure wool. New par.
asols (Carter's, III Market Space.) Chill
drens stockings-Cream, light blue, pink, car
dlnal, navy blue, and seal brown.-AdUt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-05

SILKS! SILKS SILKs!-All the light and dark
shades of trimming silks. Checked and striped
silks on light and white ground. Lavender,
navy blue, light blue, green, steel, black and
brown, and striped and checked silks, on light
and pure white ground. Cardinal, cream, seal
brown, very light blue, navy blue, and steel
color plain silks. Black trimming silks, SOC
Garter, Ill Market Space Our 81 and 81 25
black silks are special bargainS.-Adrt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-05

The RUSSELL MANDAMUs CAsE.-Yesterday
MIR. John HI. Russell, by ex-senator Carpenter
and MeSSrs. Cuppy and Ingersoll, filed petit
IiOn in the court for writ of manda-
mus on Horace Austin, third auditor,
commanding him TO state his (RuSSell's) ac-
count for the loss of his steamboat, which he
claims was destroyed by the confederates
he remembered that this case was recently
before the court, and was decided against the
reiator on the ground that no formal demand
mao been made Oh respondent for settlement
of the account This difficulty has now. il is
stated, been overcome and respondent refus-
ing 10 comply with the demand, the reIator
now hleS this petition for the suit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-05

MASRlAGE LICENSES have been issued to
adeiphla; Robert Lake Boss and Mary j. Cur
TN =; Z: r; Regan and Mary A. Conner; W.
;; Schoheld and Mary Carney; William III.
and Matilda Marcy; Lane Mack and Celia
Gray, of Prince Georges county, Md. FredO
lima Brandle and Rosa A. o Byrne: VIM Wi
bunce. -
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DRY GOODS.
FROM AUCTION.

SILkS FROM AUCTION.
BARGAINS! B4RG4ISSg
WE DEFY COMPETITION IN PRICES.
COLORS AND QUALITIES.
STRIPED SILKS. csc, This is a magnificent
the city. "
PLAIN COLOR SILKS. as and ao,. Can and
ehamlse these goods thew very desirable.
Trimming Suk
SUFFERS BLACK GRO GRAIN SILK 81. 90.
MS - ns best We have ever offered IL Is reduced
GUN ETs" CACHEMIRE DE SOL 81 Is
ms quality 's usually sold at 81 60.
CACHEMlRE MILANO, 81 so, This auaIiry
needs no praise, II sells at sight,
CONNoLLY'S,
Je1-tr COS Ntath street, OPT. Pzoent orcs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-05

1HE FUNERAL OF GENERAL l.. Ii. PELOUZE
Assistant Adiutant General, L. s. A, took
pl.cc this morning at eight O'Clock. at All
Souls Church on lith street. The church was
We'll filed With officers of the army and navy
and their families, and by citizens The casket
containing the remains was placed in front of
the pulpit. 1t Was covered with black velvet
relieved by silver ornaments. ON top Law the
sword OF the deceased. underline wreathS and
crosses of white flowers which covered the
caSket. An anchor of white roses AMI i'm
mOrtcIlcS hung over the head of the Coffin nj
On either idle a soldier with side arms STOOD
at parade rest just in front of the pulpit
and reaching above il. stood a pedestal and
broken shaft OF white flowers interviewer with
evergreen. A card attached had the follow
ing inscription: - token of esteem and re
Spect from the clerks of General PeiUuZe's
Lite division in the Adiuant Generals Office"
! he funeral services We're conducted by Rev
Gay Mccartney. After Il chant by the choir
he delivered short and feeling address A
selection by the choir was followed by PRAYER
aiier which the OrgdniSt playing dirge The
coffin was conveyed To the hearse; those pre-
sent following To the door as Il procession
General Townsend, General A. 5. Williams
member OF Congress from Wisconsin, General
X. g Drum, General .. Nj. Poe, Hon. H. A.
Willard, Medical Inspector Turner L. j. n.
General Bingham. Captain Thomas Wilson.
A +. Rockwell and Major Larned, were tie
pail bearers. There was no military escort
The hearSe followed by carriages then drove
to the railroad depot and the remains were
taken To Philadelphia where they will be ill.,
TERED; Members of the family of the d.
panied by General Breck, Major Benjamin.
Major Larned, Captain Rockwell, Captain
Wilson and General Bingham OF the pail
bearers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-05
FESTIVALS.

TUE LADIES OF THE FIRST PRESBYTE
KIAN CHURCH viii give SUPPER To-
Null In the Lecture Room of the Church, No
rieS ~ ~ r..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-05

The Educational and Charitable Institutions
OF New Orleans are in constant receipt of large
funds from the Louisiana State Lottery. an
institution specially chartered by the state in
lStS. one OF its Semiannual drawings will
lake place In that city on the 18th of June.
vision of Generals G.. I. BeauI egard, of Louisi-
ana, and Jubal A. Early, of Virginia. The
prizes aggregate an enormous sum, including
"A capital prize of SlOlOO0.-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-05
FESTIVAL! FESTIVAL.

ENESTlVAL! FESTIVAL.
The Ladies OF the Mite Society of McKendree NJ.
T. Church, Massachusetts avenue, between 81 b and
iOtl streets. will hold their sem-aunual festival
THIS WEEK, in the lecture room and parlOrs Of
tbe chuIcb, comme ncing TUESDAY EVENING"
day and Friday evenings. ie3-4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-05

CPRINGDALE.-This popular Summer Re-
- SORT situated three miles east of the a q 4
Blue Ridge. and near the terminus of the vENA1
W. o. K. R., is particularly attractive L.Hf
to ofhceholders. having the advantage of morning
and evening trains. There is large lawn afording
abundant shade, pavilion, croQuet grounds, and
other places Of amusement. References given and
required. Address Z. r. POWELL, snickers-
vile, Loudon county. Va. my2O-1m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-05

En- inent musical talent from Washington and
AisxAndrla III participate Ferry boats leave at
800, D ana o CLOCK 2. IL. Dan cling at Z clock
Concert CONNIE ncing az O'Clock and continuing
at intervals during the evening. Tickets limItei
Park at IL As p N. Cars in waiting on arrival of
BOAT. Admission, 25 cents; round trip ferry
| TICKETS 10 cents. niy3p-6r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-05
Condensed Locals,

From j. Q. Parker we have the New York
papers in advance of the mails
In consequence of the storm last night, ex
Governor BOutweV'S lecture on Abraham Lin
coin, at All Souls church, was postponed until
tomorrow Thursday evening.
Cbas. X. Dodge, for ten years past assistant
fniOmOlOgiSt OF the Department of Agricul-
fure, has resigned his position. He had the
advantage OF course OF natural history at
Yale college. and stands well as a scientific
and economic entOmolOgiSt.
g. X. Nenable sends New York weeklies
The Post Office department has arranged a
schedule time for the Lady of the Lake, carry,
ing mails between this city and Norfolk The
boat viii leave both places at o'clock i'm the
afternoon OF alternate days.
The Potomac Fruit Growers Association
met yesterday, Mr.. Chalkley Dillingham; in
The chair, and discussed grape culture. Mr..
T.. fitzpatrick was elected member of the as
sOclailon. Dr. HOwland was appointed special
essayist for the next meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-05

IENHINSSN'S HOTEL,
y NENERSlNk HIGHLANDS. NEW JERSEY.
Opens JUNE 1ST. Accessible from New York by
Long Branch X. K. line from Pier g.
MOTH River. Terms, So per day: Sl6 to SEEA q
SLI.5o per week. Special arrangements lit i
my JAMES JENKINSON, Prom,
( N0AZEN.S WEST POINT HOTEL,
OOPEN MAY 3d. For particulars adj
dress GOoDsELL Bkos., SEAe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-05

u made q 1t enc ON street. opposite Us. Pstent
pmces apl7
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TUE SPRING Is HERE.-Noso is the Tins
\ \ 90 Sek.-Iad!es Gents and Children cast
on wearing Apparel, Boots. Shoes. &C.. at en- =
traordnary high cash prices at 'JuSTH'S Old
StsoQ, y NO. Glib u street NV. Ali notes 10y mall
VIII he promptly attended TO, r1ayIg-tr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-05

Best NEEDLES &C.. worth Toe: TINS, Ikme ~.
cam per papel: 100 yds. BLACK Spool
Sihh 5c., worth l0c.; Good BLACK SKIRT
BRAID A.: best Hook and Eyes, cents a earl:
Gloves. 90 cents: Wamsutta A Rlaachnd a. ITO
5 u ceL e ysId BEAUTIFUL Goldfish Pearl Buttons
S 20 cents O.! zen: e2ant Black LYON eros Grain
6Sanrlegan Hose. 22a. All-lIuen Crash Tor Tow
1IinR, 4t .samtifu all-linen Doylies. S7.c reg
SoI season sold al 25c. beautiful v ida Lawns and
SStoLhts, OF The very best make and faSr cnlorS
- - IspeI C5inbilcS. 64c., best goods and a
host OF OIL er goods equally cneap e'' iN
-S sS Is y W me 10 save money by huvfns AZ
ma2s-tr RRO6HFAD'S, I2G5 = 81 bet ION A. T2,l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-05

DLEAsURE BOATS FOR HIRE FOR FISH
l. Ing, &c. JOSEPH PASSENO,
10 Water street ~
spio-Sm Georgetown. ID. e. 3aaa8
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-03
Bad Behavior of an Ex-COn.rcsSman

NEW YORK, April ga Cincinnati special
says: "Gcntlemen who arrived here yesterday
afternoon from Gallpois, Ohio, state that Col.
Vance, before leaving home, borrowed large
sums Of money from bis relatives and business
acquantances. The amount that be succeeded
10 Obtaining is estimated to be not less than
SIS, 900, aud it may reach $4,000. His two
brothers 10 law, who are now 10 pursuit Of him,
are among the losers 1t is reported by the
gentlemen from GapoIis that there is wo-
nan n the case. About the time Col. Vance
left home, the wife of a music teacher, who is
famous for her personal charms, also disap.
pea,cd. Her name had been connected With
that of Col. Vance by current gossip, but the
stories were not believed by the atters friends
This woman has been heard from at ST. Louis.
whittier Vance is kuowo to have gone, and
facts are being developed daily which 20 to
show that the TWO have taken FL ht together
Col. Vance is connected by marriage With one
of the most respectable families 10 southeastern
Ohio, and has hitherto borne an unsuliled rep.
utatou. His credit was so high 10 Cincinnati
that he could have obtained large sums oil
money had be given himself time. The deve
opments of the past day caused great asonlsh-
ment among his personal friends here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-03
Virginia News.

w. G. Tompkins. Of Caroline county. while
crossing the railroad track pear Hanover Court
House Monday, fell, and before be could get
out of the way was ruo over by a passing train
and killed.
The house of MIR. James Woodson, neal
Prospect depot, Southsidc Railroad, was de-
stroyed by fire last Saturday eight, aud the
charred remains of the owner were found
among the embers next morning.
L. Obedience to the Instructions of the judge
of the court OF Richmond tho names Of twenty
one liquor dealers of that city have BEEN re.
ported to the sraod jury for failing to observe
the NJ, ffstt law.
Newton Simpson Bowie, venerable citizen
Of Fauquier county. dropped dead 10 the Wa
verify House ct Cupeper Court House last
Monday.
The site Of the postofice at Brents7ille is
changed to the centre of the village, and A.
w. Sinclair is appointed postmaster, vice Isaac
Herrick, superseded.
Rev. F. g. Scott, Of Madison run, has de.
clined call to the rcotorsbip Of church IN
western Texas.
Frank d. Beazley, brakeman on the G. &
D. Railroad, was run over and killed yester-
day near Louisa Court House.
Miss Lu,ie w. Green, daughter of the late
John Cook Green, died 10 Caroline county last
week.
The terms of the present city and county
conservative committees terminate four years
from the dates OF their original election.
The new residence of Capt. NJ. w. Strother,
10 Madison county, was destroyed by fire las;
Sunday Dight.
Prof. Ericsson. of Richmond, fell over the
parapet Of the DanvilIe Railroad. at Marches
ter, Monday night and was fatally Injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-03
COMMON COUNCIL,

At called meeting of the Common CouncH
of the city of Alexsndris, held April End 49,
there were present: James T. Beckhsm, esq ;
President, and Messrs. Latham A dams, ChauH-
cey. Ficklin. Monroe, Slaughter. RIshe.l, Scao'
feld, Hill, Nails, Poske and Evans.
A communication from K. kemper, Mayo,
stating the object of converting Council, YVES
received and read.
a communication from the Mayor
incloaing the resignation of Thomas Lsnnon ~
Overseer of the Poor for the I'd ward. YVES re-
ceved and the said resign alton accepted.
The Finance Committee, in pursuance OF 9
resolution of the City Council, adopted Feo!us.
~ 26, 1873. reported the following; AN {.
to accept and rstfy sn act of the General e. o.
sembly of Virgins, approved February ~ lS'S;
and to authorize the preparation and issue %, .;
bonds in accordance with the terms thereof.
A1d the said act being read three times, "A'
passed by the following vote: Ayes, Nest
Latham, Adams, Chsuncey, Monroe, Slsugh'
ter, Fickln, Rishei schGteid Sa Vs.. h rons
The Board then adjourned: >r,
Taste. JAMES K. CATION. Clerk