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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-31
Over Half a Million Distributed
LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY COMPANY

This Institution was regularly Incorporated
by the legislature of the State for Educational
and Charitable purposes, in 1868, for The
term OF Twenty-Five Years, to which
contract the inviolable filth of the State il
pledged with 9 capital of 81 ,0OO,O 900, to which
Il has since added q reserve fund of S8O.0O0-
Its grand Single Number Distributors wis
lake place nonthly. IT NEVER s0ALEs on
ton:
GRAND PROMENADE CONCERT,
during which will take place
The lOOth Grand Monthly
land the
Extraordinary Semi Annual Drawlno.
AZ New Orleans, Tuesday, June II, 1879, under
the personal supervision and management az
Gen. G. 7. BEAUREGARD, of Louisiana.
and Gen. j. A. EARLY, Of Virginia.
CAPITAL PRIZE, 100000.
NOtife-Tickets are $40 only. Halves.
% ; Fifths, SO; Tenths, 81.
LIST OF PRIZES:
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LOTTERY.

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-02
Condemned Locals.

Street lamps viii be lighted at 12 midnight,
ard extfnCiiShed at $50 am.
During the past year 1920 marriage Licenses
were issued In this District.
The Criminal Court was to-day adjourned to
Monday.
Rev. Ira c.. Bidwell, an esteemed minister OF
the VI. +. church, and iii charge OF the First NJ.
h church in syracuse, y. \ dled OF TYPHOID
fever on sabbath morning last. MIR. Ii. was re-
SICcsably connected in this city, and but a
short time since preached very able discourse
In cur Metropolitan church.
The tenth annual festival OF the Vermont av-
enue Christian church was given last night by
the sunday school Mr.. III. C. Stier superntend-
cnt. The exercises consisted Of musical Selec-
tons. a charade. Rotations and the diStribu-
ton OF presents by Santa Claus.
celebration of the proclamation of emanci-
patton by President Lincoln took place at Beth
Ell Hall, Nj street. between 10th and 18th streets
last evening. Rev. J. {. Embry, Prof. r. II
Greener. Charles y. Otey and j. w. Cromwell
delivered addresses.
Several OF the police Iieutenants paid their
respects in body TO Major A. c. Richards. ex-
cEief OF police, yesterday afternoon, at his resi-
dence.
The fiftieth anniversary of the marriage of
MI. ana MIS- X. 4. Harding was celebrated at
their residence last evening 10y large con-
course OF their relatives and friends including
thelr SIX Children, all single. The evening
passed most pleasantly, and appropriately end
ca wltn an earnest prayer By the Rev John :
Dea!e OF wesley chapel. for the continued vel
IaIe and happiness OF the venerable couple.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-02

Application for third patent on behalf
OF Thomas A. Edison was lodged on Saturday
i'll London.
- -Four closely yelled women played faro all
night in Carson (Nev.) gambling room, lost an
average Of siGo each, and went away unrecog-
nized.
ssT The Normal school of Boston costs the
people SG4 GOO q year, and 1t Is proposed to abol-
fSh II, on the ground that good teachers could
readily be secured without that expense.
TIA Philadelphia dry goods merchant has
added chtldren'S room to his store, where
mothers may leave their children to be amused
with rockfng-horses, pictures and toys while
they do their shopping. Babes in arms not ad-
mitted, lest they should not be called for again.
1B-It was intended that Omaha should be a
beautiful city, and one means to that end was to
give most OF the streets width of hundred
feet. 1t is found, however, that such streets
are inordinately expensive TO grade, pave, and
keep In repair, besides being bothersome to
cross, and the common council is considering o
proposition to make them narrower.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-02
Robbery % SiG.00n.
STOLEN FROM THE GOVERNMENT PRfNTIS


STOLEN FROM THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING
OFFICE.
To-day between II and o'clock. some sneak
thief entered the government printing office
ard, watching his opportunity. too, from the
safe OF the discussing clerk a package OF cur
rency containing $1,000. intended for paIfnpo off
the employees and for the purchase OF material
and made his escape without observation AS
soon as the theft was discovered q haSry fnyeS-
UgatlOn was made as to who had been seen
about there. and the case was re,lorted M once
10 Major Morgan, who put all the detectiveS at
work, and 1t Is thought the thief will be can
tured without much trouble. The safe door
was left ajar, and the WORK was done with com
narrative
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-02
ABSOL VTELY PURE.

ABSOL UTELY PURE.
THE Royal BAKING POWDER is PURE CREAM
OF TARTAR POWDER. Never gets hard or lumpy.
Endorsed and recommended for its whoesonleness
by such eminent chemists as DR.. Mott, New York
Dr. Hayes, Boston; Professor Genth, Philadelphia
etc. Sold only in cans, by all Grocers
~ Beware of the injurious Alum Powders
manufacturers ard dealers urge you to buy them
because they afford 70 sell them at 20 cents a
pound and double their money.
Do net buy Baking Powder loose, as it is almost
sure to contain alum. The continued use OF aiuIn
produces gripping, constipation, indigestion head
ache and dysreisis; affects the blood, causes pila.
pies on the face etc
aug2S-eoly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-02

TIE LADIES AID SOCIETY, OF Capitol Hill. will
EoId It's annual meeting at the sOciety,S room
Friday, January cd, at p. II. A full at.en-
dance Is desired, as business OF importance
comes before the meeting. By order OF the
president, Mrs. l.. Whitney. Mrs. Ii. F. French
secretary pro TEN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-02

GHgeT champagne IOT special c0nSumDtiOn
and orders for upwards OF two-thirds Of the
entire quantity required are now for this brand
PLEASE bear in mind that Eurano's Rheumatic
REMEDY cures rheumatism quickly, thoroughly
and permanently.
LodHIe's Headache Specific prevents as well as
cures headache. Price 50 cents.
ATTENTION is called 10 tie fact that George C.
Henning, 40 9TH street, is Offering a cash dis
count OF twenty per cent to all purchasers
vi ready made clothing, garments to order. and
gentlemens furnishing goods Those familiar
with his method know that by this announce
ment he means business; and as this Is an 3D.
portunlty seldom offered to secure staple wares,
the nTst purchasers will have the best choosing
lie offers Ills whole stock without reserve. 3
NoTHTNG LIKE 1T! IT STANDS ALoNE.-Such
is the verdict Of the medical world and the %, J.
TIC, on Hdle's Honey Of Horeh0und and Tar
Coughs Colds, Influenza, all limitations of the
organs OF speech and respiration, vanish under
It's influence like fOgS before the sunlight
Fixes IoothGche Drops cure Toothache in one
minute. Sold by all Druggists at 25 cents. go
DR.. c. W. BENsoN's Celery and Chamomtle
PINS are prepared especially to cure sick head
acne, nervous headache dySpeptfc headache,
heufalgla, nervousness and sleepleSSneSs, and
VIII cure any case. Price 50 cents, postage free
sold by druggists. ONCE at 1O6 n Eutaw ST.,
Bait, Md. 10 tot til I.
For UPWARDS OF THIRTY YEARS Mrs Wins.
LoUs Soothing Syrup has been used for Children.
IL corrects acldity OF the stomach, relieves wind
cohc, regulates the bowels, cures dysentery and
dlarrhpa, whether arising from taethinor or
other causes; An old and Well-trIed remedy.
rs cents bottle.
TO LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.-We wish to call
attention to A. Flscher'S Chemical Securing and
Dyelng Establishment, No. 906 street, near
9Th street. By promptly adopting the latest
improvements, whether of American or Euro.
pean invention, he is enabled to do his work In
manner not to be equalled by those not pos
for 50. N. B.-Lace curtains cleaned from a
up to $3.50 window. Wool blankets from 10
cents to 81 pair, by cleaning a number re-
duction In price. satisfaction guaranteed His
from any article, and careful pressing gives
them an appearance as If newly made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-02
LOCAL NEWS.
Amusements. &C., Tonight.

National TbsGteT.- Les HuguenotS," with
Miss Kellogg, Miss Cary and Miss Lttta in the
east.
Ford,s Opera Eo,se.-George s. Knight as
"OttO.-
1h@ater COMPATIBILITY pantomlne and
varieties.
Odd Feiiotrs' HdN-Blind Tom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-02

SUDDEN DEATH.-Mr. Clark Harmon. young
man well known In South Washington reSid-
1Dg with his father on 18TH, between C and ID
streets southwest, died very suddenly between
and O'Clock this morning from heart disease,
which had troubled him for some time past,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-02

THE OLDEST INHABITANTS ASSOCIATION held
. meeting yesterday and decided to celebrate
ire I2d OF TINS coming February. MeSSrS. Boa
rer, Church, EntwiSle, Bali and E3hraim
Wheeler were appointed committee to make
arrangements. Major Ben. Perley POore was
unanimously. elected an honorary member OF
the society In testimony OF the Soeiety's ap9re-
citation OF his long services in advocating the in
teTests OF the District In Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-02

EVERY PIECE, every yard Of our beautiful
dress goods must be sold. SILK and wool dress
goods reduced from so down TO g; finest quality
double width pure silk and wool dress goods
reduced from 5 80 down TO 81; beautiful wool
dress goods reduced 10 %; blankets reduced
from Sc down TO - 80; pure wool Blankets re-
duced 10 81 so. Carriers, Ill Market SPACE
Bleached table damask reduced to 80: NotfinJ
nam lace, Tor curtains, from csc. TO 81 ladies'
cleahs all reduced. sa50 IS. so. sI2a-1drt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-02

PRIOR 20 stOck-taking, our entire stock OF dry
goods and carpets, etc, at manufacturers
prices Now Is the time TO save fully 20 per
cent on all your purchases, at Towson's, $50
Pa. avenue, south side, near Ith st,-Adrt,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-02

FIRE.-An alarm turned in from box 25 yes
terday, was for the discovery OF a fire in the
store OF Joseph Mailhouse, 1914 eth street The
lDnanmaDle contents OF the store dr. goods
caused the nameS TO spread fast, and notwith-
SlahdlnB the efforts TO save the stock from
damage, II IS thought the loss will be A little
above thousand dollars 10 the building and
POSSIBLY more than that to the stock both of
winch are covered by insurance. The cause OF
INT PFC Is unknown IL originated in the rear
Gf.t OF the store, under the counter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-02

o IL Visitors to st. Paul's Cathedral, London,
carry opera glasses so as TO have good LOOK AT
TIE preacher and the bOnnetS.
rI 60 joseph Benstein, charged. at Memphis,
Tenn, WIN outrage upon Annie DUNCAN. an
orphan, 10 years OF age, has been convicted The
penalty is death. 'A0
81 A Pennsylvania murderer has been taken
10 lhe state lunatic asylum against his will. as
ne persists In asserting that he is perfectly sane
sanity. - ~ "
II Mrs. Herbert Fythian, in mems clothes. Is
making the rounds OF Texan towns seeking her
husband, who eloped from Macon, Mo, With a
variety actress named Mabel Moore,
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has teleyraphed
ABROAD a,sa denunc1ation Of a report that dIph-
enef.a was very prevalent there; ait is gross
nave ,e, been but 10 deaths here, all told since
Aprll !, and only about 100 OF these were from
olphtherla 'Only about 100" is good.
+, 81 DR.. Blanche, the famous French expert
Ii Eases OF insanity, paid left-handed compli-
mI 10 the Jurors in a case recently tried at
rarlS; in the prisoners drunken moods he
would grow sad and remOrSeful and blame him
sell 1or maltreating his wife, as drunkards often
90, gentlemen, as without doubt you yourselves
Know"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-02
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DIsTRIcr
i OF COLUMBIA

D E
son ct al, in Equity No 1854 Doc. IL.
, The above entitled cause having been referred to
the Auditor to state the Trustees account and the
distribution of the fund in his hands; Therefore the
creditors OF ABNER STEPHENSON and all other
persons interested are hereby notified 10 appear
before me, prove their claims, and be heard toucn
ing the matters referred. on TUESDAY, the It'll day
Of January, 1879 at IL O'Clock am, at NV ONCE in
decl7aaw.sT ~ THOMAS HOOD, Auditor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-02

THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE-That the subscriber
i Of Washington City hath obtained from the Su-
preme Court Of the District of Columbia, holding
admn minis on the personal estate Of CHARLES
ceased; all persons having claims against the said
deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the came.
before the 10th day Of December next; they NAV
otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the
said estate. Given under my hand this 10th DAY OF
December, 1873. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-02

POLICE CoURT-JtIdoe Smell.
To-day, Clara Blackney. profanity; s. or seven
day. Morris Conner, profanity; s. or seven
DAYS John Pitman was fined S for using pro-
fame language on C street. VIM. Green9oW
forfeited s. for using loud and boisterous Ian
guaee John Carberry; same. James Lacey.
colcIed. carrying a pistol; $50 or thirty days.
Peter Heling and George Mackay, loud and
boisi erous; So each. Eliza Campbell, cOlofed,
vas ant: sent down. Kate White, loud and
bOiSi erOIlS. 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-02

MARRIAGE LICENSES have been issued to
David Kent and Celia Simmons: G.. n. Homes
and lnaZella F. Fletcher; John C. FOitZ and
laura Hall, both OF Culpeper Co., Va; William
Mars and Matilda Jackson; James SprirgS and
MalVlna Paine: ChaS. F. Gibbs and Nayrfe r
Thomas; M. j. Burke and Mary a Wasney;
John I. Young. Of Middleton. Md. and Jenny
Carrlck, or Knowles Station. Md; John 3
Weaver and ElIniTa f. Petit, both OF Fairfax
z. H., Va: Gabriel Taylor and Eta Smith:
Henry Butcher and Martha Stewart; William
Gross and Maggie Caldwell; Robert Thomas and
Sarah Butler
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-02

$50 PIECES OF the best ascent dress goods re-
duced TO IS and zoe, to close stock; bed com
forts and blankets at factory prices. to close
stock; canton hannels from 81 cts; boys WIN
ter cassimeres from 81 cts; feather-proof bed
ticking. best quality, Is. Towsons, 63s Pa ave-
nue., south side.-Adrt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-02
CITY ITEMS.

THE "CouRT OF ST. JAMES, has chosen Boil
finger Champagne for its special consumption,
and orders for upwards OF two-thirtis Of the
entire quantity required are now for this brand
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-02

BAyARD TAYLOR's EsTATE-The Cleveland
Leader says of Bayard Taylor: SIT is authOrlta-
or nothing, except his life-insurance of $40, 900
and that his widow and daughter viii be left
very Sienderly provided for" 1t VIII be found
upon examination, that this statement is eyag-
gerated. Mr.. Taylor was an owner of several
shares OF New York Tribune Stock and while
for some years Tribune dividends have not been
large, the property Is sound and pays Then
Mr.. Taylor's books sell steadily. and have ner-
nanent value. His death Will increase the de-
mand Tor them. There are more than twenty
volumes, beside Observation-Disclosures COM
fteTcia{. '
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-02

~ II N o L L US,
Cos 9th street,
OPPOSITE THE PATENT OFFICE.
Offer special bargains in
SILK HANDKERCHIEFS,
INITIAL HANDKERCHIFS.
LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS
EMBROIDERED HANDKERCHIFFa
LINEN AND LACE COLLARS AND CUFFS
SILK NECKTIES, LACE TIES, KID AND CLOTH
" GLOVES,
ERfUMEkIES. FANCY SOAPS. GENTLEAIEN'S
FANCY SOCKS. LADIES' STOCKINGS,
FANCY SKIRTS, WOODEN
SHAWLS,
HANDSOME DRESS GOODS, BLACK AND COL
ORED DRESS SILKS, VELVETS AND
Gec20tr SATINS
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Amllscmaents, &c.

NATIONAL THEATER-"Lucia di Hammer
moor was given by the StrakOSch opera trDupe
last evening. Miss Litta sang Lucia" making
her hrst appearance here. She was very sue
cess'u Her voice, an excellent soprano. was
prais Cd by all present. Tonight Will be the
gala night Of tie week. as Miss Kellogg, Miss
cary and Miss I-itta will all appear 1.-The
HuguenOtS" VIII be the opera presented
F0RD'S OPERA HOUSE-The Opera House for
The hrSt time In many months. is this week
having full houses every night. Mr. and Mrs
Knight In the play lotto" are the attractions
The performance isa delightful one.
ODD FELLOWS lIALL.-Bllnd Tom is as much
an OBJECT OF wonder as ever. Many people who
nave seen him before, as well as many who
have net, attend his evening entertainments at
odd Fellows Hall ~
The NUGGETS are coming at last. The IittIeSt
poop c III the world Will commence their r9cep-
ions at Odd Fellows Hall next Monday. and
eol JOhn D. roster, Their energetic agent Is in
Town making the necessary arrangements The
AldgetS have drawn crowded houses i'm RaItf
more Tor ten weeks, and the Gazette SayS:-.A
great many small people have figured In Wash
lnSton, but We imagine that the Mtdgets will
create sensation. They have been the success
OF the season in Baltimore"
THEA1ER CoMIQUE.-Large audiences attest
the excellence OF the Comique's entertainment
this week.
THE COMEDY OF ERRoRs-At the presentation
CT this whimsical creation OF Shakespeare al the
NATIONAL next saturday evening, for the banefit
OF All Souls Church music fund, the following
VIII De the cast. Duke OF EpheSus" Mr.. Hay:
'.fgeon,' Mr. SiGdOnS; 1.-THE Two Antiph0Ii ;,
MeSSlS. Bangs and Voorhees,: 1.-THE Two Dro
mics mics Messrs. Gis6urne and Murdock "Dr.
Pinch," Mr.. kimball; '.Adriana,'' Miss Minnie
Frye; Luciano" Miss Lottie Swallow:
Emilia Miss c. L. Johnson: Reserved seats
can De procured at Ellis music store
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-02

CoLoRED SINS reduced to IS: checked and
striped silks reduced TO co. our 81 black silks re-
dueed to ,5; every yard of our silks relnced re-
prime cost. SILKS can be made In the latest
style at Madam Hinckiey's, over our store
Carriers, Ill Market space. Ladies' cloal,s
trimmed with SILK ladies, coa&s trimmed with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-02

AN EXAMPLE-Old Gentleman fyho has owl
IDENTITY been lunching to crowd OF derisiYe boys:)
&c home YOU boys-go 'way-shouldn't loiter
bout streetsh.' (SOlemnly:} '.Wha should !
stead O. 'ttendin' t. bush'nesh.-GO 'wav"'N
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-02
ADJUSTMENTS.
EORD,S OPERA HOUSE.

lords OPERA HOUSE.
LAST NIGHTS! LAST NIGHTS!
MIR. and MRS. GEO. s.
KNIGHT,
OTTO,
GERMAN
SATURDAY MATINEE
SATURDAY MATINEE
SATURDAY MATINEE.
SATURDAY MATINEE
n. Every lady present a. the Saturday Mat
nee vii receive copy of Mr.. Knights illustrated
poem, " kreestmas 1an2tr
~ TIE Huaueaots.
TWO NIGHTS AND ONE MATINEE ONLY
GRIND ITILIaN OPERA.
THIS (THURSDAY EVENING, JAN ..
ONLY TIME
,,,, THE HmsiuENoTS.
Miss KELLOGG, Mile LITTA, Miss CARY,
ADAMS PANTAIEoSi M c6NTY r nIbigS
MISS LANCASTER.
rS Tahd GnT RTr and Orchestra of 100 AFtSss
Tomorrow Night.
La FAV 1RITA
Miss CARY, LANCASTER, R0sNATI, PANTA-
~ '~'' ~ fiTT;A as LUCIA.
Monday,
jan2
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GEORGETOWN ADV'M'TS.
BOOKS, &c.

WOMAN'S VORDS.-An Original ltey,ev NJ
w what Women are Doing In Industry Education
fnlianthropy, Social Reform, Art. Science Lifera.
ture and Government Also, faithful record OF
what men are doing TO advance the Interests Of
WOMEN Every household should read one good
Eoman's Paper. Published monthly Prica ner
year by mail POSTAGE prepaid, Sl00; single copies
~ cents THERESA JUAN LEWIS and SARA
ANDREWS SPENCER, Publishers Gall or send
orders 20 Mrs. THERESA JUAN LEWIS, Managing
EDITOR, Room No. 10, Republic Building IlOI Penn.
eyNanIa ave dec3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-02
Distric. government Affairs.

Commissioner Dent is confined at his home in
Georgetown, quite sick with pleurfsy. lie was
suffering with symptoms of this disease Tues
day evening when he left the District govern
ment buildings. and on his arrival home sent
Tor his ply Siclan. Yesterday (New Year dav}
he remained perfectly quiet, neither making
hor receiving any calls. and this morning he is
no better, ana no visitors are admitted 10 dis
tm D him. commissioners Phelps and Twining
are at their official posts as usual to-day.
The District Commissioners have enclosed to
1nlTd Auditor X. VI. Reynolds. OF the Treasury
department, reports OF fines In United States
cases and fines in District cases collected by the
Police Court, pound fees, and collections made
by the assistant attorney OF the District of Co
lumbia, for the month Of November, and turned
over 10 the treasurer OF the District They foot
up as fOllowS:-DiStrtct cases in the Police
Court, f4OS IS; pound fees, 1865; United States
The District Commissioners, Messrs. Phelps
and TwiniDg, were engaged most of to-day with
MT. T.. c. Ingersoll in going over the compila-
lon or new District laws and ordinances pre-
pared by the latter 10 be embodied into a bill
10 De presented 10 Congress. They are discuss
ing IL SeIfatlm.
THE GARBAGE NUISANCE
complaints having been made quite freGuent-
ly or late by the citizens residing in the vicinity
OF James Creek canal Of the manner In which
The contractor for the removal of dead animals
garbage and other offalS has been performing
his duty, Health Officer TOwnshend took the
subject in hand last week, and, after a thorough
investigation. has satisfied himself that these
complaints have not been without cause, and In
the conscientious discharge of his duty has felt
compelled TO report the violations OF the con-
tract between the District and Mr. McCauiey
10 the District Commissioners, which report was
sent In to-day. The difficulty appears to be the
Inability of the contractor to promptly provide
Tor the removal OF these substances pending
the Ice embargo. which 1nteTfereS with river
transportation IL Is charged that dead animals
are left upon the shores OF the james Creek
Canal Tor an unreasonable time, making an
Offensive cdor and that garbage and other
Nth has been dumped into the mouth Of the
canal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-02
HOLIDAY GOODS.
FOR NEW YEARS.

NUTPICKS AND CRACKERS, NUT BOWLS.
CAKE BASKETS, BUTTER DISHES. COFFEE
URNS. ICE PITCHERS, TEA SETS, WATERS,
FLOWER VASES, AND RODGERS SUPERIOR
TABLE CUTLERY.
dec27 NJ W GAIT BRO K co
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-02
THr COURTS.
po,,cx Corar-.Iudoe Smell

CIRCUIT. CouRT-,Judge Cartier.
Te-day, N.Aylor agt. CIagin; verdict for de-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-02

SHARP SHOOTING At JENNINGS YESTERDAY
d. w. Bruce and w. Y. Clarke, OF the Gogern-
ment Printing Office, and their friends repaired
10 the ShOrt-range targets of the Columbia
yesterday morning. to shoot match Mr.
Bruce being a rliieman and Mr.. Clarke wing
shot, Ii was decided that each should shoot 300
yards On-hand, with MIR. BruceS rifle Sharp's
caTbine, calibre 81, and at ten pigeons each. at
twenty -One yards rise with Mr.. CIarke's shot
gun The match opened with the rifle, Mr.
tlarke taking the first shot. The following is
The score shot for shot: SEQ yardS+Bruce 25.
Clarke. t. P1geOnS-BTUce. ): Clarke 3.
Mr. Bruce, after this match, was invited to
pom IN a friendly contest with some of the men,
DerS OF the Columbia Rifle Association over tn,
800 yards range, of hand. The following is the
result: 800 yardS-Partello, 50; Burnside. 81;
Bruce, q. The rifles used were the Remington
mid-range- caIbTe 20, with wind gauge and
ternler sights. Ii is safe TO say that Mr. Par
telloS score was never beaten, as he made 81
buils eyes out OF q possible OF %.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-02
SufthbSSkoh oEstS ss SeAt
THEATER C0MIQUE.

NATIONAL THEATER.
IN SATURDAY EVENING, JAN. 4, 1879,
Shakespeare's Whimsical Creation,
THE COMEDY OF ERRORS,
Under the auspices of Parish Union Of All Souls
Church, and in aid of its music fund.
Reserved seats at Ellis Music Store 937 Pennsyl-
Vanla avenue dec2S-Tt