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NOHEN's LOAN OFFICE, corner Of It'll street
~ and New York avenue, entrance on New ~
York syenne. The most private Loan Once IVA
IN the city. Money loaned at the lowest rate0 &
Of interest on Gold snd Silver Watches, Plate and
Plated Ware. Diamonds. 0uns Pistols, Ladies' and
0entlemsn's Clothing, Csrpets and % Articles Of
vsluA ianl.ly
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WALTER B. WILLIAMS K CO.. A aSSt d Is
D Il. WARNER, Real Estate Auctioneer.

TRUSTEES SALE OF A DESIRABLE THREE
STORY BRICK DWELLING ON THE WEST
SIDE OF COLUMBIA STREET, BETWEEN
p AND Q STREETS NORTHWEST.
By virtue of deed Of trust dated February A,A
10th, A. D 1875, duly recorded in Liber No f,TtH
7l8, folio g. one of the land records for the A.0
District of Columbia, and at the request of the
holder of the note secured thereby, shall sell at
DAY. January 7, 1879 at o'clock 2. m, the follow
ing described real estate situate in the city of Wash
ington, d. c., to wit: Lot numbered one hundred
and thirty. nine Q39) in David L. Morrison and
others subdivision of part of square numbered three
hundred and sxtyfve 1860, together with the i'm
prOvements &c.
Terms: One-third cash, and the balance in six
and twelve months, with interest at seven per cent
per annum until paid. secured by a deed of trust
the S{ sold or al cash at option Of the
veyancing at purchasers cost. Terms to be com
piled with in seven days. otherwise the Trustee re-
and cost of the defaultng purchaser after five days
advertisement.
VIM. F. HOFFMAN, Trustee
j. T. COLDWELL. Salesman dec23eots
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ATTACKED BY WOLVES IN MINNEsoTA.-Re-
tently MIR. Miner, OF the town of Langola, Ben
ton county, was driving from his own house To
Mr. MoTrfll'S, having with him his wife and
three children, and when near the Jocelyn
schoolhouse was attacked by five large timber
wolves. The fierce beasts sprang at his horses,
and when Mr. Miner struck at the nearest one
with his whip it made leap TO get TO him, but
struck against the wagon-boX. AT this nome ut
Mr.. Miners dog bravely attacked this wolf, but
was at once set upon by the whole pack. killed,
and almost entirely devoured. This gave Mr..
Miner an opportunity 10 whip up his horses ana
make off, which he did at a full gallop, calling
loudly for help. His cries attracted the atten-
ton OF Mr.. J0ycelin and family, who came to
the rescue, and the wolves weyAAriyen off Bur
for the fortunate interference OF the dog the re-
attack OF this kind by wolves is almost without
precedent IN this part Of the state. and it must
be that the animals were driven to IL BY raven
Gus hunger.-GSt- Cloud t1fiaa.) journal.
eE-Opera gloves this season button around
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THOMAS BOWLING, Auctioneer.

TRUSTEES, SALE OF IMPROVED PROPERTY
IN GEORGETOWN, D. c., AT AUCTION.
By virtue of two deeds of trust, bearing date IL
the I'd day OF May; 1877 and duly recorded in 1M
Liber $751; foios 312 and 315, one of the land 1Aa.
records for the District of Columbian shall SELL on
the premises. on FRIDAY, the Sd day of January,
1879 at O'clock and at the request of the party SCI
cured thereby, the following described real estate
being parts Of Lots numbered At and 43, in Hol-
meads addition to Georgetown, beginning for the
same at point IS feet inches south of the north
east corner OF said lot numbered forty eight, and
running thence ten feet nine inches south on the
west line of Monroe street thence west forty-eight
feet fourand half inches thence north ten feet
nine 1nches thence east fortyeight feet foura and
one half inches, to place of beginning,
Also, parts of lots numbered fortyseven and forty
eight, same addition to Georgetown, beginning for
the same at point fOrtyfour feet and nine inches
south OF the northeast of said lot numbered
forty eight, running ten feet nine inches south on
the west line of Monroe street thence west forty
eight feet four half inches then north ten feet
nine inches then east forty eight feet fourandone-
half inches to the place of beginning improved by
two new two-story Brick Houses.
Terms: Onethlrd cash balance in six and twelve
months with interest at per cent. per until
paid. COnveyancing and recording at cost of pur-
chaser. deposit $50 required ON each parcel sold
at time of sale. If the terms of sale are not com.
piled with in days after day of sae the Trus.
tees reserve the right to resell the property at the
risk and cost of defaulting purchaser after five
days advertisement
WILLIAM CLABAUGH,l rr-,,...
dec20eod MAYHEM PLATTER, iruslees
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TRUSTEES SALE OF A THREE-STORY BRICK
i DWELLING, ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF
STREET SOUTH, BETWEEN SIXTH AND
THOMAS BOWLING, Auctioneer.

TRUSTEES SALE OF A TwO-sToRY FRAME
HOUSE ON VIRGINIA AVENUE SOUTH
WEST, NEAR THIRD STREET
By virtue of deed of trust, dated August -
], 4. 1877, duly recorded in Liber No: s62. 1.Ha
folio 46S, one of the land records of Wash AM.M
ington county in the District of Columbia, and at
the request of the party secured thereby, we will
MONDAY, December Both, 1878, at 4 O'Clock pm,
all that certain piece or parcel of ground lying in
known as part Of lot numbered two, in square
numbered five hundred and eightyone, together
Terms: One-third cash balance In six, twelve and
eighteen months with interest at eight per cent per
annum, secured by deed of trust on the property
sold or all cash, at option of the purchaser 800
deposit at time of sale and all conveyancng. &C. at
cost of purchaser If terms of sale not complied
with in seven days from day of sale the Trustees
reserve the right to resell the property at the risk
and cost of the defaultnR purchaser.
decl42tseotdDs I. u H. P %k1aHrS Trustees.
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RAILROADS
RAILROADS.
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD,
THE GREAT DOUBLE TRACK.
National Route and Short Line to the
North, Northwest, West

and Southwest.
To take effect Sunday. Nov. II, 1878
LEAVE WASHINGTON:i
Express, Elicott City. On Sunday to Baltimore
S.Os 5 at shEsy sna E RSae
Breakfast at Relay.
mont, strasburs, Winchester, Hagerstown. and
t7:4O a. m~BaItimore and Laurel EXPRESS
Of RSSk a nssW sg stasburs
aEs.iEf aS and Bal
timore Express; ParLor Car to New York and
rs 9{s Columbus
and Pjttsburs Express Frederick, Hagsrstown
Car to staunton. PsiiG . Car e. oneiHnst
daily Grafton to sandusky. daily, except Sat
Coos M-.on Sunday only. Baltimore. Annapolis
10 90 a m..Baltirnore Express. Stops at Bladens.
burg, College, Beltsyile, Laurel. Annapolis juno
ton, JessuP's and Hanover.
z2:10 p m--Bsltimore. Annapolis, Enicott City and
tl:so p: m--New York, Philadelphia and Boston
II IS p; m on Sunday only for Baltimore and Way
ESQ p. m--Batimore. Blaaensburg, and Laurel
EIpress II frederick Via Relay. Stops at Annap-
tl:S5 p. m--Point Of Rocks Frederick, Haeerstown,
Winchester and Way Stations On Sundays to
"A 40 p. m--Baltimore. Annapolis and Way Sta
t6:s0 p m.-PhIsdelphis, Norfolk and Baltimore
Express Ellicott City. Norfolk except Sun
req to Boat at CGntOn Stop ct Blsdensbu ns
and Laurel
1850 p. m.-Baitimore and Way Stations
IL 80 p. m--Chicaxo and Columbus Express Slsep-
ing Cars to CHICAGO
tS:10p m.-BaltimOre Express.
B 100 p. m--POint of Rocks and Way Stations
10 so p. m--St. Louis, Cincinnati, Louisville and
P1ttsburg Express Pittsburg, except Sunday
Pullman Cars.
ito Is p. NEW York, Philadelphia and Baltimore
Express. Stops at Bladensbury and Laurel
Sleeping Car to New York. and Special Sleeping
Gar to Philadelphia
<t) Daily, On Sunday only. Other trains daily
except Sunday.
All trains stop at Relay Station. novl6
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eg-yery many garments fall short of the pur-
pose fol which they are intended bat the ulster
oyeIcoat appears 10 cover sle groUad.-[N. l..
Hefa:G,
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AUCTION SALES.
A UCTION SALE,

A SS1ION SALEs
~ Commencing To NIGHT.
Heavy Wooden BLANKETS, SHAWLS. CL0AkS.
&c. VIII be sold every morning and evening, al
10 a. N ard p. M, at No. 1928 Penn, ylyauis
ave, by H. COLMAN, aucticneer; OF. C. jenkins,
salesman. 1T
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p d. WARNER, Real Estate Auctioneer.

Il d. WAKNEK, Real Estate AuCtIOneer.
TRUSTEES SALE OF A TWO STORY FRAME
DWELLING ON THE EAST SIDE OF
STREETS NORTHWEST.
By virtue of deed of trust dated Novem- "a
Der 10th, A. ID. 1874 duly recorded in Liber mn III
No 766 folio 274, &c ,one of the land records -A2
for the District of Columbia, and at the request
the holder of the notes secured thereby we will sell
at public auction, in front of the premises, on
THURSDAY, January 2, 1879, at O'clock I. m, the
following described real estate situate in the city of
Washington, D C., to wit lot numbered fifteen G5),
IN Hardness subdivision of square numbered three
hundred and thirty six 1886, together with the i'm
proyements, &c.
Terms: $500, with interest at 10 per cent per an
mum from May 1. 1878, to day of sale, and expense
OF sale in cash balance in twelve months, with in
terest secured by deed of trust the property
sold. 300 deposit, and all convey ancing at pur-
Chaser's cost.
MARTIN NJ. ROHRER,l ,,u,,..
ALFRED H. LEE, 1ruStees.
dec19-th IN ids ]. T. GOODWILL, Salesman.
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i MOTHERS LovE.-IameS RYAN ~ No I5as
"a avenue. several months ago separated fro.n
Ills wife Catharine ard agreed 10 pay her - Der
week for her support. provided she would leave
Inc house. and also 10 relieve her 81 all raSnanS;-
billy in regard 10 their children. Mrs RYAN
consented. ard for time all went Sn19taly
Lately. however, the mother had request ed thai
one OF the little oreS-a girl OF I'VE summers
should be allowed 10 live with her but The
father refused and nothing more was said on
the subject. mothers love. however. cannot
be easily SET al naught. and on Christmas night
While Mi. Ryan was absent from home. hi, wife
by means of false key. gained admiitance 10
the house. and after pressing a silent kiss upnn
The lips OF each Of her offspring quietly dressed
her little nye-N ear-0ld and carried her away
without disturbing the others. The little ON.
aWoke while being robed. but recognizing her
mamma concluded II was al right and returned
TO slumber. Early next morning the father dis
covered his loss. and, SGSpecting the author.
caused the arrest OF his wife and arraignei her
yesterday in the Harlem Police C0WG. Judge
smith committed Mrs. Ryan Tor examination
and meanwhile directed her husband to retain
the child Ia her cust0dy.-IN. J.. Herald 2sth.
:E-The bubble of appejack ana the soft note
CT the pistol blend beautifully in Breathitt.-
iC0UF. .J0Ur.
TEA hint TO ladies' Who win wear oui side
pockets. Have your purses made up 10 look like
prayer books, London F'UHth.
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THE TRADES.
DOOKBISDING.

DOOKBINDING.
Us Ths public Is respectfully informed tbs. the
LYCETT BOOKB1NDERY
q carried on - heretofore The Same excellent
Worfmen are employed, and the work turned out
VIII be IN the superior style which has always bean
characteristic Of the establishment
spS-ly 1919 Pennsylvania 0ce., Sd moor.
Gibson BHOTHEBS.
VI PRAcTIoAI BOOK AND Jo1 PRINTING.
zO11 PesssvicorS1 oce;, Warrington. u u
- Fins Printing Specially. hulSly
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IL stores manhood and the vigor of youth to the
most shattered constitution In four weeks Failure
impossible. This Hie-restoring remedy should be
taken by all about to marry, or who have become
weakened from excess or any other cause. Success
IL every case as certain as that water Quenches
hirst $S per case Sole Agent. Dr.. JOS JACQUES,
University Place, New York
Druggists supplied. 3anl-R
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DUNCANSON BROS, Auctioneers
TRUSTEES SALE OF IMPROVED PROPERTY
ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF MARYLAND AVE
NUE., BETWEEN THIRTEENTH AND FOUR
TENTH STREETS NORTHEAST.
By virtue OF deed OF trust to us, dated on -
August 20, 1877, and duly recorded in Liber THr8
No 1863, folio 215, one of the land records of An.8
the District OF Columbia, and at the request of the
parties secured thereby. will sell at public auc
ton, in front of the premises, on TUESDAY, De-
eenber 81 p 1873. at o'clock pm. the following
described Real Estate situate in the city of Wash
inston, District of Columbia. viz: All OF Lot mum
bered twelve 90 in square numbered ten hundred
ard twenty eight Q029).
Terms Of sale: One third cash (of which 300 must
be paid at time of sale) and the balance in six and
twelve months, with interest at per cent per an
unm secured by a deed of trust on the property
sold; or all cash at the option of purchaser. Con-
veyancing, &c, at purchasers expense Terms to
be complied with in five days. or the property will
be resold at the risk and cost of defaulting pur
chaser. LOUIS KURTZ} Co...
dec1S-w,fr mot A. R. BROWN 1rusIees
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NORTH GERMAN LLoXD-srEAMsH1r

SOUTHAMPTON AND BREMEN.
The steamers OF this company viii Estl every Bat
nrday from Bremen Pier, foot of Sd st. ,$EA
doboken. Rates of passage: From New IiEaS
York to Havre, London, Southampton -
and Bremen, frs cabin, 500; second cabin, goo,
gold: steerase, $50. currency. For freight or pas
New York octi-ly
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A MAN KILLED II NORTH CAROLINA FOR Pray
ING "GRANnFATHEES CLOCK" on 4 NfOITN-A
special dispatch 10 the Cincinnati EHgf,igcy from
lthOlr, y. L. Dee. p, ~3NS.-paT lcularS of a
most horrible tragedy enacted yesterday ia Wa
fduCa, this state. have 1uSl reached TIN, place
James b. Martin. an upright Young man aud a
afternoon al Major Harrison osborne's While
he was entertaining the lady members OF oS-
borne's family with performance on the violin
the Major came In; he was tight and lutte
VualGeSome. The tune being rendered u-as
"GrandtatherS Clock" " PLAY faster" said
Osborne. :" Never mind" said Martin am
playing all right. What do You know abDui
music. anyhow" '' l VIII show Won What I
Know" said Osborne, and with Thar drew a re-
NolNer and fired three times. each ban tabipo
effect in the tiddleT'S head. As the first h, nj
struck him he exclaimed. =. IOud Osborne Won
have killed me- Mrs osborne who was a vii
neSso the bloody deed. tried Ia prevent H. but
herentreatieS were OF no avail The murderer
lied for parts unknown.
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BOOTS AND SHOES.
UNLIMITED SALE

UNLIMITED SALE
GREAT BOSTON SHOE AUCTION HOUSE.
Sign of the Red Fao-49I Penn'a avenue.
PRICES WILL TELL
for the Holidays, which one and all can buy
Christmas present.
500 Pairs Children Shoes. at cents pair
The next you can buy is Youths Boots at so cts
20 Cases of Mems Boots, at 81, S125
A large lot of Boys Shoes, at 80 cents
Ladies Rubbers. at Is cents.
ATTENTION Is CALLED TO
Ladies' Pebble Goat and French Kid Sidelace from
the best manufacturers in Baltimore
at 81 10 per pair
Mems Handstitch CATERS at So so to $3.50
The finest assortment of Mems Slippers Hand.
sewed. from rs cents up to So.
Ladies' Kid and Goat French Heel, at So pair.
Call early, Is the rush is great at the
GREAT BOSTON SHOE AUCTION HOUSE,
49I Pennsylvania arenue.
Yours RESPECTFULLY,
LEOPOLD RICHOLD, PRopRrEroR.
no BRANCH STORE IN THIS CITY dec2O-tr
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nUNCANSON BROS, Auctionaers.
IL Corner 9th and ID streets northwest

II Corner 9th and ID streets northwest.
REGULAR SALE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
&c. CONSISTING IN PART OF FOUR Wal
NUT PAKLUR SETS, IN REPS AND HAIR
CLOTH ROSEWOOD UPRIGHT PIANO
FORTE LIBRARY AND MARBLE TOP
TABLES: WARDROBE, CHAMBER AND
DINING ROOM FURNITURE; DESKS, CAR
PETS, STOVES, COAL OIL TANKS. sc
Also to pay adyances s,, and charges ONE NO TOP
We will sell on TUESDAY MORNING. Deem.
OF our sales rooms, general assortment of house.
hold effects, &c. &c. DUNCANSON BROS,
IL Auctioneers.
TRUSTEEs' SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
L REAL ESTATE AT PUBLIC AUCTION
BY virtue OF q deed of trust, recorded in -
Liter No SAT, folio 4s4, of the land records tssf
trustees VIII offer for sale at public auction, in
front Of the premises, on TUESDAY the 2lst day of
January 1879 at ~ O'Clock NJ, the south twenty
hSe t25) feet front by hundred Cl0O> feet deem
or LOT numbered two CO. in square numbered four
hundred and nineteen t419), in the city of Washing
TON, D. e., with the I'M royelnents, consisting of
brick store and dwelling. This valuable business
property is situated at the northeast corner OF Sth
and streets northwest.
Ierms OF sale: One-fourth cash: balance i'll six
20. twelve l2 and eighteen 19) months. the pur-
chaser to give his notes for the deferred paVmant
bearing interest at the rate of 6per cent PER annJm
and secured by a deed of trust upon the property
800 down at time OF sale.
f CARUSI. r.
JNO. 7. O'NEILi trustees
CHAS W. HANDY, Auct'r. dec3a 2sw3wSds
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AUCTION SALES.
THIS AFTERNOON.
STEIGER L1EBERMANN. Auctioneers.

-
TKg gyoKE s SALE OF nAr pEsTaABLE TWO
55IGH aTHs s snH4s7A BE BETWEEN AND 8
BY virtue of deed of trust, dated October kA
Isl, 4; D 1874. duly recorded in L:ber No 4::a3
District of Columbia, and at the request of the
holder of the note secured thereby we viii sell at
BAY Dees@ber 18Th Ys7s Il eioe OK p sSs
following described real estate, situate in the city of
twenty ree @ and twenty-five 'i (2 soS Of ssmne
norm t,orne e recorded subdivision of square num-
sa ss s9a nGn ss lie
southeast corner OF said lot numbered twenty three
north aionx said street fifteen u51
thenGe west ninety four (94 feet four ( inches to
feet thence east ts a fest fonr Is
inches to the place OF beginning together with the
Terms: One-third cash, and the balance in six,
twelve and eighteen months, secured by a deed Of
the depos IT Gas at
veyancing and recording at purchasers cost. Terms
s1xsa the
the rsk and cost Of the efaultns purchaser. after
5 5HSEEEs :! 4 aE EAhNER'3 Trustees.
"a The ABOVE SALE Is POSTPONED until
MONDAY, December 30; 1873, same hour and place.
dec27d eaAkLEs G. 4 CLOVER 1hhEh Trustees
TRIEsTEE,ss sALEo !EtA THREEsToRY BRIoK
ssEkEsT F sHEET sE WEsF SIXTH AND
By virtue of a deed of trust, dated August IL
16th 10th, A; D. 1876, duly recorded in Liber No. f!M
S39, folio AZ, one of the land records for the4s.
secured thereby. viii sell at public auction in front
OF the premises, on MONDAY, December Seth, 1873.
situate in the city of Washington District of Column
ana t. @ Lot een 90 in Heron
bered four hundred and sixty seven (467), together
with the improvements, &C.
Terms of sale prescribed by said trust: The
amount of Indebtedness secured by this deed of
trust unpaid with the expense OF sale in cash and
notes of the purchaser, bearing interest from the
property sold, shall be taken. A deposit of $1O6
shall be required of the purchaser at the time of
sale, and all conveyancing &C.. shall be at the ex.
Piled with in five days from day of SALE the Trustee
reserves the right to resell the property at the cost
and risk of the defautng purchaser after Eve days
adveIdsement II 3. LOCKWOOD. Trustee.
THOMAS BOWLING, Auct dec12-d&ds
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TRUsTEE,s SALE OF TWO ~ STORY AND
and GIG MASS. AVENUE NV; LOT 2sx1O6,
By virtue of deed of trust, dated June xA
18th, 1873, and recorded in Liber No. SS9, ..ns&
folio $685. of the land records for the District An.
OF Columbia, and by direction of the party secured
thereby will sell at public auction, in front of the
premises, on FRIDAY, January Sd, 1879, at o'clock
p.m the following described real estate situate in
the city of Washington, in said District, to wit Lot
lettered and marked " and the southeasterly FIX
go feet in width fronting said Mass. avenue by the
entire depth thereof, of Lot lettered and marked
L." of ROthwell's subdivision of original lots num-
beTed one %, two co. three 90, four a., ten (10),
and eleven Qll In square numbered four hundred
and ftytwo (452l The whole fronts % feet on said
avenue and back to and fronts % feet inches
on alley in rear. together with the improvements
thereon.
These houses, with the ground attached viii
be offered separately one with the privilege of
both
Terms of sale; One-third cash (of which $75 on
each house must be paid at time Of sale) aud the
balance IN equal payments III SIX twelve and eighteen
months to be secured by purchasers notes, bearing
per cent interest from day of sale, and deed of
trust on property sold all cash. at option of pur
chaser Convey ancing and recording st purchasers
cost. II terms of sale not complied with in six
days after SALE the Trustee the right re-
sell, at risk and cost of purchaser in default
WM. F. HOFFMAN, Trustee
WALTER B. WILLIAMS L CO., Aucts d2l-dtdbs
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Killed by his Sister.

ROMANCE OUTRIyALLED N PENNSYLVANIA
FARMERS GOOD AND ILL FORTUNE.
one OF the SaddeSt OF tragedies was that On
Friday evening, at the home OF Mr. Richard
Hothem, near Hillside, WeStmOreland county
Pa. Mr.. ii. and his wife went away on visit
on Friday. leaving at home their son Joseph
aged p, their daughter Mary, aged 49, and two
other daughters, and II years OF age, reSpec-
lively. IN the evening Joseph attended a spell
Ing rec" cautioning his sister Mary, as he
went away, to beware OF tramps. At about
O'Clock he started for home, and as he an
preached the house the barking of the dogs
alarmed his sisters, as Joseph was not eX-
pected back at so early an hour. 1t is pro-
oable the young man intended to test his
sister Mary'S courage, for he pulled his hat
guised himself. When he was within a few
rods OF the house Mary appeared in the door
7ay and hailed him. :. Is that you, Joe? But
he did not answer and continued to advance.
The girl now worked no to a high pitch OF eX-
element, again hailed the advancing figure
With, Who Who are YOU" sun no answer, and
ran into the house and armed herself with
shotgun. Returning to the door she discovered
TO her surprise the strange man standing on
the steps, and as soon as She appeared he ad-
''Stop, or will shoot YOU" He took another
step, and at the same instant the girl raised the
gun ana 1red, and he sank down on the porch
groaning, "Oh, my dear sister," s.Oh, my
dear brother, have killed you. " the poor girl
screamed as she threw down the gun and car
r1ed him into the house, where he soon died
Richard HOthem, the father, is the man who
in 1861 OF 1862, picked up fortune on the rail-
road near his home. He was walking along the
road and saw folded newspaper. and on pick
ing 1t up found enclosed $4,000 in bank notes.
He took the package to an attorney and sought
legal advice. Advertisements were inserted in
the newspapers throughout the country, in the
hope OF discovering the loser of the money, and
for over year diligent search was made far
and wide. but no one ever appeared to claim il,
and MIR. Hothem eventually appropriated it TO
his own uses. short time previous 10 the
finding OF The money a large express robbery
had been perpetrated near Harper'S Ferry, and
it was the general belief that, being closely
pressed by pursuefS the thieves had thrown
the money from car window, intending TO
return for it on the first opportunity of GLIDING
the detectiyeS.-T JoEtgstolC1 Tribune.
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TO-MORROW.

PIRCH h ROBEY, Auctioneers
- 93S and $40 Louisiana avenue.
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN
We will sell at our bazaar on TUESDAY, ~
3lst December, 1873, at 10 O'clock one IN
Brown Mare, Buggy and Harness, to cover III
advances &c.
deC27-3t BIRCH 4 ROBEY Aucts