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much Of q story can tell that cir, " ana she took
the ticket gratefully.
Two ADDITIONAL cases o those found In the rounds
dsy found by the writer which cali for aid cieary
any has seen. Inc lrst 10 family OF seven
persons, father, mother and i've children undcr Jour-
teen years old, who vo IN basement Of the ten
ement house No. 329 West Sixteenth street. fhe
father paralytic. and the mother who 49, woman
OF lsdyhks manners and speech, has for s"me time
past supported the family by Washing a. MY cents
DAY. So small ptancs IL almost nothing 10 people
who have always been used 70 such poverty, ana
on saturday last she WAS compelled 10 pawn some OF
her chldrsn's clothing (her own as well as nearly al
The furniture having gone btiorel 10 procure twenty
dive Q. nts which TO 1--we over Sunday.
The other that OF brave-bearted womb
nearly sixty years old, who lives alone al No. ioi
Liberty street Elizabeth Nall has worried all her me-
Is only anxious TO work now, that she may earn
food. but lately che has been unable 10 get
work and Is entirely destitute.
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DIED..

AaosKa.--A, New Rochelle, N. T., july 20, ALBERT
s. AncaEK. aged 80 years
Relatives aud trends invited TO attend the fu-
neral his fathers residence, Andrew Archer Upper
New Rochelle, N, Y, on thursday, 26th inst, ~ two
o'clock r. H. Carriages will be In waning At New
Rocnelle the arrival Of tho twcive n. train from
New York
AssssT.-At Noun, Ivy, Rockiasd county, New
YORK ON sunday, July Il, HARRY n. Ashley, aged
months, Il dsys only chiid Of Joseph l. aud Irene
Ashley.
BARsrs--lu Brooklys, on Sunday, the 2ist inst,
GKoRGE d. BAREss.
Re,a ives and friends respectfully invited 10 at
tend The funeral from, his late residence, los kyerson
st., on Tucday morning. tue 23d met, at ton o'clock
BoxNELL-Ou July "a, H. W. BoyrELL, At mis- resi-
deuce, IS HAYWARD g., Brooklyn, u. D. company
Seven .arst reg ment, NG.S.N.Y.-Your command
ant announces with regret the death OF our late
comrude, H. ". BorneIL You are requested TO attend
his funeral at the above residence, in ctxens Dress
a. Two r. NJ, Tuesday, July rs.
SrEPnEN CURTIS, Captain.
BKuxs-Monday, July ~, after a lingering III
ness, ANNA AARGARETHA Won STRorcK, wife Of
Diederich Bruns, aged ~ years aud months
Relatives ana friends Of the family, also members
Of Hermann Lodge No. 26S, and =. M, are re-
spect oily invited TO attend the funeral, from her late
residence, $50 West Eleventh street, on wednesday.
July "a. At hsit-past one O'Clock.
CAsxox--On Monday, july ~, IN The 2Sth year Of
his pps, RICHARD CANNON, native OF Roscommons
ireland.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited TO at
tend the funeral which takes place al haifpast one
CocHRAS.--ln Brooklyn, July Il, CHRISTINA lsA-
BxLLA ~c OF Dr. Aicxanuer Cochran, 10 tue 3Sth year
OF her age
Relatives ana friends of the family are invited to A.
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A CHARITY FLEET.

To TIE EprroR rHE HERALD
all the doctors advise the children 20 be Kept on
tho much possible think our ciy is very
much In want Of heot Of tree excursion boats and
do not think there Is a taxpayer IN Now York that
would object to ,o,pg taxed tor them attn satisned,
10 HERALD would take hold OF This charity as IL has
many others, that before ano her season we shaud
have them. Labor and material arc cheap now, ana
the CITY could build them this winter and nave Thorn
ready Tor next summer MAX Il. MAILER.
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MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
MARRIED.

Memorial rresDy,er,au Churrn. by the Rev DR.. Chss
s Robinson, GxoRoE X. GiBsox 10 ANNA A. YoUSos.
all Of tins city. No cards
GiLMoKx-SxrMorR July Il, 1878. at tbs residsnes
OF the brides parents by the Rsv Bishop Fakncr,
GgoRGR HUXLEY GILMORE to Mis- MINNIE SEYMOUR,
Ign.
wALL-TnxrLAs--in Brooklyn, July 8, by tho Rev.
Assry T. hovey. ~ T. WALL 70 ELLEN youngest
daughter OF tbs late William ismpiar.
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AIR FOR THE DESTITUTE.

Mr.. u. Coutts has 10 thus ONCE his check tor
$50 be added to the Sea Sias Relief Fund Tor The
destitute oil this ct,y.
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GEORGETOWN.

ACCIDENT TO BRIDALCOUPLE.-Y
AFTERNOON. about so'clock, pair of horses at
tached to an open carriage took fright near
the Arlington cemetery, by the breaking of a
bride. The occupants of the carria re were
Mr.. i. j. Arnold, a New York attorney and
his wife, who are spending their wedding trip
in Washington. The horses ran at fun speed
the driver trying in vain to check them AT
last when they were on the Aqueduct bridge.
he Sprang out, but was dragged some distance
MI. Arnold then jumped out, and passing
vehicle ran over him, only slightly bruising his
thigh. however. The horses were only stOpped
by being knocked on the head with a pole
after they had crossed the bridge and were ON
Bridge street. Mrs. Arnold remained i'm the
vehicle and was unframed. The scattered re
mains of the party having been gathered to-
gether they proceeded to the Arlingt On hotel
congratulating themselves that 1t was no
worse.
SHOOTING MATCH.-A party of young men of
this place had shooting match across the
Aqueduct bridge yesterday afternoon Mr..
Jos. Gamble, who hit nine glass balls (thrown
in the air. out of possible ten, received the
prize. He also afterwards struck five balls out
OF five. thrown up behind screen. Messrs
Harry LipScOmb and John Curtin each hit
eight out of a possible ten.
THE LADIES UNION BENEVOLENT SOCIETY
This society. composed of the wives of prOmi
nent business men, during some winters past
has in quiet and transformations way been
doing great things for the poor of the town.
During the winter months they Distribute
monthly, wood, coal and groceries to the
needy. Being in want of funds at present.
they give pound party tonight, at Seminary
building. which all charitable people should
remember. See adv.
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washinSton's birthday.
HOW IN MIL BE OBsERyED HEI

HOW IT WILL BE OBSERVED HERE
Tomorrow being the birthday OF Washing
ton, il will be more generally observed here
than usual. The Oldest Inhabitants viii meet
at the City Hall at noon, aud Mr. Andrew
ROthweil viii read WashingtOn'S Farewell Ad-
OratiCn. 1t is expected that this will be the
largest gathering OF old citizens we have had
for years past, and many ladies, it is thought,
will be- present.
The District artillery will fire salutes at sun
rise, noon and sunset.
The Washington Light Infantry Colonel w
q. Moore will parade in the afternoon, have a
dTlil In front OF the Arlington hotel and wind
up with hop at the arnOry in the evening.
Inc temperance procession, il is expected,
VIII be the largest seen here for years and
doubtless it will embrace many of the recruits
during the past few months. 1t is stated that
over thirty organizations will be i'm line. In
the line will be the Marine, PiStOriO's, and
Stlie 5 bands. Holmes drum corps, and the y.
L. &. drum corps. The organizations will re-
ana avenue. at one O'Clock, and forming, viii
march over the following route Indiana
avenue TO New Jersey avenue, round the east
front of the Capitol to south + street, through
the grounds to Pennsylvania avenue, thence
by the Executive Mansion, where they will be
reviewed by the President, to Washington cir
Gle: hack by X street to 9th, F. and 5tf streets
to the City Hall, where they will diSperse. The
following are the marShalS:-Chief marshal
SC. Mills; aids, w. II. Walker, o. B. Brown,
organizations, j. III. COckrell. +. T. Howe,
Alexander EgglestOE, F. w. Brown, C.. w.
litchfleld, w. q. Perry, A. ID. Mckenzie, and
f. OtOnnOr. In the evening there will be a
mass meeting at the X street market, presided
over by Charley Nye. The meeting win be ad-
dressed by Secretary Thompson. Francis Muir
ply, Rev. Father keane, Hon Hiram Price, c.
nj. Nye, and Hon. ID. I. Holloway.
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matte Remedy.
PUFFs.-One quart of -four, one tablespoon
ful OF butter, salt, two or more tableSpoOnfulS
white sugar. two eggs, three teaSpOOnfuls Doc
Beat the eggs separately, adding the whites
last. Bake in gem pans in a hot oven.
A FACT THAT SEEMS MIRACULOUS. He
writes as follows THE janitOr of my station
Geo. Jenkins, being PROSTATE and almost help
less from rheumatism, gave him a bottle of
given me by Major Richards. Before the first
bottle was consumed jenkins was up and re-
ported for duty. second bottle has apparent
~ completely cured him." Jas. w. GeSSfOrd,
Lieutenant, first precinct, NJ. p. 8
800 different styles Gas Globes at Hamilton's
y. NJ. G. A. Building, 9th and D SITS. 2, l6,eo6:
LAMPS AND COAL OIL CHANDELIERS. best
assortment IN Washington, at HamitOn's. Y.
NJ. c. A. Building 9Th and d SITS. 2,16,eo4;
HAPPY TIDINGs for nervous sufferers, and
those who have been dosed, drugged. and
tually cure premature debility, weakness and
decay, Book and Journal, with information
worth thousands, mailed free. Address Pull
Cftyo Ga'ani' Company fs Ssk xSrk
HoUsEFURN1sHiNG uoors, NEW stock Tin
Ware, &C., at Hamilton's, Y. NJ. c. A. Build
ing. 2,l6,eo4:
GAS SAVING BURNERS, Gas Heating and
Cooking Stoves, &C., at HamiltOn's, Y. M C.
A, building, Stn ana - SCS. 2,l6,eO4;
To LADIES AND GENrLsMEN.-We wish to
call attention to A. Fischer'S Chemical ScOur.
ing and Dyeing Establishment, No. sos G street,
near 9Th street. By PROMPTLY adopting the
European invention, he is enabled to do his
work In manner not to be eqqaled by those
and ddyeing Ladies and Gents Suits are, il
superior work. N. B.-A speciality Of his CON
sists in r. removing spots from costly party
removes grease spots effectually from any ar
tiele, and careful pressing gives them an
cleaned two pair for Is cents.
THREE STORES in one largest establishment
an; and greatest variety Of Gas Fixtures ever ex:
hiblted n Washington; over 300 different de-
signs, all of which are offered at reduced
prices to suit the times, as also the greatest
variety and latest improved line of Plumbers
Goods, Pumps Ranges, Furnaces, LatrObe
Stoves, Slate and Marble Mantels, over 1OOpat-
terms of the latter, all at reduced prices, at
HamiltOns, Y. NJ C. A. Building. 9th and ID
streets. 2,l6,S, the;
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Condensed Locals.

From j. Z. Parker We have the New York
papers in advance of the mails.
Street lamps will be lighted tonight at 30
,. M. and eXtingulShed at II. n p. NJ.
The Westminster RerieT for January re-
ctiVed from the Washington agents. L. Nj.
Whitaker 4 Son, has articles upon DemOc-
racy in Europe: Charles Sumner: The
Telephone" and others OF American interest
The Cooperative lee Company are about TO
erect an ice-hOUSe. 10 cost $3.50. on Water
street. between 7th and STh southwest.
John Pope HOdnett and David w. Town
send were in the Police Court yesterday on
cTOSS-warrantS Of assault and battery. Town
send was fined so and costs. and HOdnett was
dismissed. Townsend admitted that he was
intoxicated, and witness tMr. Trnney of the
National hotel testified that Hodnett was
under the Influence of drink Just before the
ARRAY Words preceded the blows inflicted
by Townsend. but of course We're no juStifca-
tiOn for the irubbing he gave HOdnett.
The Church the Ascension to-day reduced
their Indebtedness over S2GGNI.
AT a stated communication of Columbia
Ledge Ne. >. +. x A. NJ. last evening. Past
Master Andrew CauldWell was the recipient
OF very handsome past masters Jewel.
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LOCAL NEWS.
Amusemenfs- &C., Tonight.

Ndt5orlG, TleGter.-Maggie Mitchell in
" MigEOn.'
Bari room.
TReater C0mique.-"T Texan Ranger and
varieties.
ST. Augustine ChurCh.-Fair.
lfarkriteF'S-Free exhibition of Braun's au-
t0types of Paris.
FORESTS Han, 0etOTR.-Grand levee of
HermiOEe Lodge, No. l., X. Of P
Seminary Buadilg.-POund party.
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PERUVIAN SYRUP
PERUVIAN SYRUP
FROM A WELL-KNOWN WRITER.
From Mrs. Mary Francis well known as Marga-

FROM A WELL-KNOWN WRITER:
From Mrs. Mary Francis well known as - Marga.
ret Biount.''
BRIGHTBANK. WooDsTOCK, VI, Oct q 1916
Seth W. Fowle & Sons: wv
Genttelasa:-TwO years ago began 20 take the,
PkRIN AN SN RUP. vas in a languid, half-aliys
state, through mCipent dyspepsia aud defective
circulation ct the blood Three BOTTLES of The Pr
RrNIAN SYRUP changed this To glowing bounding
health. i have fne appetite, sleep Slundly and
can walk five miles easily withsut resting, or busy
myself out of doors ali day long without fatigue
lady cousin. who resides with me, took The
Syrup during her recovery from Spri0rS illness of
some weeks. She has been an Invalid for wears
Five bottles Of the Syrup have built up her Svs-
lem that SIZE now eats quite heartily. sleeps wei
and can walk three miles Tin fine weaiher) without
fatigue. | consider the medicine 80 invaluable TO
persons OF Sedentary pursuits or 10 those who SUI
personal experience of its effects 10 Won leaving yGn
TO make what Use you please az my l.'rer.
Yours, very respectfully, MAKI FRANCIS.
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FRIEBUs. 500 Market Space, has received
his first instalment of English straw, chip, Mi
Ian braid and Canton straw hats and bonnets
in all the leading spring shapes. Go and see
theM.-AQtf. Z,23
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PERUVIAN SYRUP
PERUVIAN SYRUP
FROM CHAS. II. COLGATE. ESQ.

FROM CHAS. H. COLO ATE, ESQ.
or the firm Of Colgate Co. Manufacturers a.,
FaVorlng Extracts, 81 Blackstone street Bos-
ton. 0
SoNERyILLE, MASS, Dec, 9, 1876.
Messrs. Seth W. Fowle 4 Sons:
Gsntte'aen:-Last Spring my little daughtef
aged 1--WE, became very much emaciatrd with loss of
appetite, and great prostratisn OF strength 20 much
so that We were obliged To take her ont of school
This continued through the Summer and caused
uS much anxiety. After trying various remedies
without deriving any benefit our family physicians
recommended the use of PERUVIAN SYRUP After
using II one week we saw a marked Improvement
IN the chlId's condition, and i'm month she was
rapidly gaining in health and strength. her anne
tte being excellent. At thiSdate She is perfectly
Wen, with round. plump cheeks and healthy color
ana rs again attending school regularly, con,
Sder her restoration 10 health entirely due 20 the
PERUVIAN SYhUP. and feel that | cannot too
mighty recommend IL as a tonic.
Very gratefully yours,
CHAS. II. COLGATE.
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CITY ITEMS.

THE SOONER sufferers from rheumatism
learn that, that it is disease of the blood, the
quicker they will be to take DurdIgs Rheu-
1Dntjc Ep1upTu
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REV. DR.. l. w. SCHNEBERGER, the eminent
rabbi of Baltimore, will deliver lecture in
German in the Synagogue, corner 9th and G
streets, on tomorrow evening, and one in
English on saturday forenoon, TO which all
are respectfully invited.
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Weather Indications 7o.dav.
OFFICE OF CHEF SIGNAL OFFICER. !

Washington. February y. 1878 (
For the middle states and lower lake region.
rapidly falling barometer. increasing sDu'h-
erly TO easteTly winds. warmer rainy and
stormy weather.
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OFFICIAL DRAWING

LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY.
Single Number, Class 'B. Drawn At New Or
leans, La, on Tuesday, February L. 1873.
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FISt Capital Prize, No. 9, 693, sold al Palmetto,
Campbell county, Georgia.
9Bum hers from Q, a9l to q. ECO, Inclusive being
the rine remaining units az he same ten of the
humber drawn $50 coo. $500.
mum bers from 81, SCI {" 81 $50 inclusive, being
the Line remaining nnis If the same ten OF the
number drawing SO. coo $500.
9nun beTs from %, S9l 10 %, 400 inclusive, being
The nine remaining units Of the SEme ten of the
number dr. awning 81. eco. 500.
loo numbers ending with % being the last two
fcmeS of the nj mber draw ing the Capital Prize Of
COCO, $40.
The subscribers having supervised the Single
SumleT Draw ing, Cas- II, LOUISIANA STATE
LOTTERY. hereby certify that the above the
numbers which were this day drawn from the
leo. COO placed in the wheel.
illness our hands at New Orleans. La. this
Tuesday. Feb. IL, 1878. ADAM GIFFIN.
LOUIS II. PILE,
j. H. PHELPS.
L. (. FURSTALL.
Commissioners,
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WEDDINGS LECTURE.-Dr. Goodell. of st.
Louis, writes to Rev. Dr. Rankin, of this city.
in relation to the lecture of Hon. George r.
Vending, of Illinois, in reply to Col. Inger-
that is vital" This lecture is to be delivered
i'm this CITY February 18th
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GAFF, FLEISCHNIANN d CO.'S
COMPRESSED YEAST.


Everything that succeeds and has merit, has imi-
Sators and counterfeiters; therefore IL you wish 70
axe advantage of the superior quality of 6aff,
Fleischmann Co.'s COMPRESSED YEAST see
hat worthless limitations are not pamed OF upon
Jou.
The genuine GaH, Fleischman q Co.'s COM
PRESSED YEAST has On the wrapper our firm
name trade mark. ian22-1y
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Prizes eashed in full without reduction.

SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY TO WIN
FORTUNE. THIRD GRAND DISTRI BUTIOS.
1878. AT NEW ORLEANS, TUESDAY,
MARCH 10.
LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY COMPANY
This Institution was regularly incor porated by the
Legislature OF the State for Educational and Charl
able purposes in 1868. with Capital of 81 0OO co.,
TO which it has since added reserve fund OF
$3.50. 600. Its Grand Single Number Distribution
will take place monthly on the second Tuesday. r
necer scales OF poStpOHes. Look at the following
Distributions:
CAPITAL PRIZE. $50 OOO
100, 600 TICKETS AT Two DOLLARS EACH,
-TIEE nNI 10
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The CHEAPEST dry goods haau,;su, draSs
goods, part silk and part Wool onIv * cents
sde1s %, oargalh IN Hamburg edgings, only Is
s en- Iot Ine oess quality; one yard wide Pa
worth l2]4 cents Carter's, Market SPACE
Agrt. oPaSe'
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NEW TEMPERANCE SONGS just published n
u. PDrseIl, ~ 9Th street northwest.
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MARRIAGE LICENSES have been issued to
MOTIFS Nj. wagner and Eugenia BlOndel !:
Daniel Carter and Maria Thomas; Isaac Ian
dig and Victoria Scotch; John Nj. Fraas and
Sarah A. Nicholson, both of Prince Georae
county, Md; Thos. w. WiddicOme and Cor
nelia CrOghan: James Knox and Mary OsNeiIi
John NJ. Bell and Marian C. Odan
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PUFFs.-One quart of -four, one tablespoon
1ul OF butter, salt, two or more tableSpoOnfulS
white sugar, two eggs, three teaspoonfuls Doc
leg's Yeast P0mder, and one pint sweet milk
Beat the eggs separately, adding the whites
last. Bake in gem pans in a hot oven.
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FIRE Observation-Disclosures who contemplate
insuring property should consult the rates and
the working of the Mutual Protection Fire
Insurance Company" of the District. II is
home institution, duly chartered by Congress,
and every insurer has an interest in the
prohts The secretary, MIR. j. Z. Fitch. will
the company, No lIS7 PENNSYLVANIA avenue
corner OF 18th street :
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The SHINN EMBEZZLEMENT CAsE.-Before
adjOurning the corporation court yesterday
evening, Judge Lowe, upon application of
monwealth VS.. George h. Shinn. charged with
enlightenment, at 500 in each case, or S., 600 in
all. The accused can now give bail before any
Justice of the peace. Up to the hour of going
TO press the bail had not been given and the
accused was still i'm jail Aler. Gazette, Goth.
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THE BODY OF WIN. HORNER, the well-known
hackman, who was killed yesterday morning
by his n-inlaw, ThOS. ClaXtOn, was yesterday
viewed by all immense number of friends and
acquaintances of the deceased, and many
kind word was spoken of him. The funeral
will take place from the residence, III Virginia
avenue southwest, tomorrow morning, and
the interment will be made at Mt. OIivet.
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PONTIFICAL HIGH MASS was celebrated at
st. Patrick's church this morning at o'clock.
and all immense congregation was present
The services were simple, but impressive, con-
sisting solely of the mass, in which Rev Father
Walter was the celebrant, Rev. Father Keane,
deacon, and Rev. Father BerrOtti. Sub-deacOn,
mass. The church was appropriately draped
i'm mourning,
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THE MURPHY MOVENENT.-LaSt evening the
Congregational Church was crowded To over
flowing, and hundreds We're unable to gain
admission. The meeting was intended for
young men, and a majority of the audience
were OF that class. Rev. DR.. Rankin opened
with prayer, and addresses were delivered by
Mr.. Davidson. of Ohio: Prof. MOffat Dr. Ran
kin and Mr.. Murphy. The appeal of Mr.
Murphy was a very affecting one and large
number of people took the pledge
The overflow meeting, at the 9th Street NJ
.J.E Murphy, Charles NJ. Nye aud Prof IMoffat
made addresses, and Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson
sang number of pieces, and many persons
signed the pledge.
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MOoREHOTsE At THE FOURTH PREsBYTE-
RIAN CHURCH.-A large audience attended the
Bible reading of Henry M0orehouse, the Eng
fish evangelist last evening at the Fourth
Presbyterian church. Upon the pulpit beside
him were Rev. Mr. Kelly and DIR. Sunderland
of this city. and Rev. DIR. Bonham, the English
evangelist of the Episcopal school Mr.. M9Ore
house sails for England on March 2d, and is
spending the closing days of his tour through
America in this city.
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The AVENUE PAyEMENT.-A correspondent
writes in regard TO the inquiry of w. c. ON.
in Tuesdays STAR. why the District Commits
SiOners did not include Pennsylvania avenue
from 1St TO 18th streets west in their cOmmu-
DicatiOn 10 the Senate District committee.
proposing legislation in relation to certificates
of assessments fOrspecial improvements, COM
Imenced under the old municipal government,
He says, in answer; The pavement was laid
Ly a commission APPOINTED under all act %
congress for that purpose. Neither the board
of public works nor District Commissioners
had any connection with it: furthermore it
would have been in the nature OF reflection
on the members of that commission who it is
presumed, performed their duty in strict con-
fOrmIty of law
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District Government Affairs.

The District commissioners have issued an
order directing that the District offices be
closed on the I'D inst.
RUmOTS of a contemplated change of the In
tendant Of the Washington \ Inns House are in
circulation. which upon inquiry.Of the District
Commissioners are aSceTtained 10 be without
any foundation, no such change being cOntem-
plated.
CHARGES OF NALFEASANCE IN OFFICE
having been made against Mr.. +. B. Townsend
superintendent of property. the District Com
miSslOneTS, upon the solicitation OF Mr.. Town.
send. have appointed board of inquiry for
the purpose OF a prompt and searching inVesti-
CATION. which is now being made. The board
consists of Assistant Attorney for the District
Francis Miller. Auditor John L. NinsOn and
Treasurer Robert i. Dodge
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BLACK CAsHMEREs, black alpacas, mohairs
cheap; new spring dress goods, just opened !;
caSSlmeres for boys wear, from Is cents up ;
table linens, from p cents up towels napkins !:
White counterpanes, from IS cents up: sheeting
cotton, 219 yards wide, from 20 cents up. Tow.
uue, south side.-Adrt wv