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Clears 81 a box, at M. Goldsteins, tobaccon list
Fine Embroidered slippers for Holiday
Presents at ]. Brooks. 433 Seventh street.


audience listening to the last lecture of tho urse
on geology by Professor Denton. This has proved
has held his audience throughout the six nights.
He treated the glacial period Of the earth last night
I'm a most interesting and mastery style. His de-
even TO the changes Of its poles, thereby causing
tho tropics TO become temperate and the temperate
10 become ffigid zones was bold In tho extreme,
but his opinion was 10 we'll fortified by reasonable
evidence as to carry conviction 10 most Of
his hearers His method of accounting for
tho presence Of the Arctic boulders in the temper,
vicinity, and other more southern localities, was
scarcely less bold, and revolutionary of all former
theories lie held that the scratches and other
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Professor swifrs New .ervatorv.

Professor Lewis Swift. the Rochester astronomer,
is in the city stopping at the Arlington. lie Is
here for the purpose of inspecting the construction
OF the dome to our observatory and to iamilinriZe
himself with the routine work Of the observers,
lie has n tcescOpc-a lG-inch rcfrnctor-well un-
der way, which but two in the United states will
surpass IN size. The observatory is TO be built by
single individual Mr.. II. H. Warner, of Rochester,
at cost, including the dwelling for the observer
of some $4,000. 1t will be called the Warner Oh
seryatory after him who so literally builds 1t for
the Advancement of the science Of astronomy, and,
as testimonial TO The memory those who through.
out the United states have so literally patronized
nm IN MS two great enterprises, the sale of fire
ana burglar proof safes aud IN the manufacture
OF his safe Remedies" by which he has become a
man of great wealth. which he Is using for the
benefit OF science. II will be by far the largest aud
best equipped private observatory in this country,
and surpassed by but two or three in the world.
II Professor Swift shall be as successful with his
great telescope he has been In the past with his
small one, VIC may soon have TO chronicle some
startling discovery in astronomy not now dreamed
Of He Ia accompanied by Mr.. j. X. Thomas, the
architect of the observatory
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The only Turkish (hot air. Bath In the city, 800
4 Street, near Judiciary Square. Dr. II. l.. Bovee
Not the only hot air but the largest and finest
Turkish bathrooms south of New York city at 0Oa
T. Street northwest.
-, Guggenheimer will buy secondhand clothes
&c. at 237 Seventh street southwest. Orders by mail
promptly attended to.
The best Vienna bread in the city can be OBJ
tained only at !. Freunds, 7O2 Ninth street north
west also confectionery.
While party of men at Givens' store, near Ben
nings bridge, were examining pistol last night &
was accidentally discharged, The ball entering Tn,
serious wound.
Rufus II. Darby, OF this city the well known
printer and Miss Annie f. Clark, OF this city wer,
Kenney performing the ceremony. The couple
after receiving the congratulations of their friends
LETT last evening for New Y OTk.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-12
Testing the transfer Tioket business

Messrs Cook and Cole, as attorneys for Henry
Rheam have entered suit against the Washington
q Georgetown Railroad Company for S. 900. The
complainant sets forth that on November ~ 1879
he took one Of the company's cars at the Seventh.
street wharf and paid his fare with the intention
Of going to Georgetown. At the intersection of
Seventh street and Pennsylvania avenue he de.
manded of the company's agent stationed al that
poiu transfer ticket emitting him to ride on the
next car going IN the direction of Georgetown,
which the agent refused 10 give. The plaintiff
boarded the first Georgetown car, Notwithstanding
the refusal for transfer, and was put of, for when
he claims damages.
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Am USEAf ENJS.
Theatre-"The Danites."

Mr. and Mrs. Mckee Rankin, supported by an
excellent company, present this powerful drama Of
the poet OF the Sierras In truly artistic style. The
Interest of the audience is not allowed TO abatc for
single moment, and the pathetic and the huinor.
Gus are 30 deity blended in the action that the
smile chaSos the tenr from the countcnance of the
spectator. The individual characters OF the play
are each strong and attractive in their way; the
very villains are something out of the ordinary.
Whoever desires TO enjoy an evenings entertain
meHt should see THE Danites"
Ford's Opera-House-"Tip Van Wrinkle"
It was the same old story last evening. Barely
room TO move about The wonderful creation Of
Rip by Jefferson proves an unfailing attraction to
the thousands who have seen the play again and
again, and those who have not witnessed II dare
not miss the chance Mr.. Jefferson is fortunate In
having so good q company 10 support him. Miss
Vuders, Mr.. Denham, Mrs. Germon, Miss Bokel and
the other members OF Mr. Ford's stock company
all acquit themselves most creditably. Tonight,
an evenings uninterrupted fun, with Jefferson us
Bob Acres in The Rivals" and Mr.. GoligWy In
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could have been produced in no other way than
By the grinding of them against other rocks dur.
Ing their passage with resistless force component
ports Of mn iceberg in which thoy had been frozen
iuArctic regions whence they had noatod southwark
to more temperate climates, and az the ice binding
melted, the bOulders were dropped into ocean
or river beds This fact together with the presence
of shells aud other fossils found In this vicinity,
proves that some millions Of years ago city
part Of the ocean bed BY especial request Professor
Denton will tonight give as M additional lecture
The Origin Of Man." which is universally con.
coded 10 be his most eloquent production. lie Will
settle the question Of Darwin's accuracy on this
subject,
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Governor fOhiO for Joseph GLADDEN. q messenger i'm
the Treasury Department charged by Silas c. Parker
justice Of the peace of Ashland county, Ohio
with obtaining money under false preenses sam.
uel White makes an afidaYit that about August ID
$40, the accused pretended 70 him that he wanted
70 borrow sSOO 0uI OF te EeimerI bSnk O Ash
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-12

The first reunion this season of the Washington
Art Club came off last evening at the Corcorau
building, on Fifteenth street, and partook some
Max Weyl, who is on theeve of making trip to
the Old World To pursue his studies A number OF
pictures of this iavorte artist were conspicuousy
displayed around the room and admired by the
large crowd in attendance. The pictures win re.
main on exhibition until next Monday evening
when they will be offered for sale. Among those
Springer, Colonel !. 8. Tlehenor, L. II. Kaufman
and Lieutenant Hoxic. all accompanied by theiI
ladies, and many others.
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Or. wnbor,s Cod-L,ver OH nnd Lime.

Inyalds need no longer dread to take that great
specific for Consumption Asthma and threatening
Coughs-Cod. Liver oil and Lime. As prepared by
Or. Wbor II is robbed Of tile nauscaug taste, and
also cmbodies preparation of the Phosphate OF
Lime, giving nature the very article required "a
aid The healing qualities OF the OIL and to recreate
where disease has destroyed. This article also
forms remarkable tonic, and will cause weak and
dcbilitated persons TO become strong and robust
II should be kept In every family for instant use
the first appearance of Coughs Irritation of the
Lungs. Manufactured only BY A. b. Wilbor Chem
list, Boston. Sold by all druggists.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-12

The great English astronomer, Richard A. Proc
tor Will deliver his second lecture at Lincoln Hall
this evening. on "Other Worlds and Other suns"
This Is a practical as well as poetcal subject
by astronomers in ascerlaining knowledge of the
infinite and poetlca in that II gives scope to the
great and mysterious universe. Lincoln Hall
should be graced by as large and as cultivated an
audience us assembled there last Monday evening
TO welcome this profound scholar 10 our city.
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E.street Church Entertainment,

The ladies of the E.street Baptist church give a
supper in the session OF the church from to 0
O'Clock this evening for the benefit of the session.
room fund. The tables will be furnished bounti-
fully with viands suitable for a dinner lunch or
tea or all together. for the sum OF fify cents The
efforts OF the ladies should be generously seconded
by the friends Of the denomination, AS their devo.
ton 10 the interests OF their church deserves liberal
encouragement.
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sympathy for sunerlne Irelond.

A meeting was held last night at Convention
Hall Eighth and i streets, for the purpose of de-
ysing means for the relief Of the suffering poor OF
Ireland. Colonel j. r, O'Beirne was elected pIesl.
dent Major Richard Oulshan, secretary and j. A.
McDevllt, treasurer Messrs. Cornell, Oulahan
Power Shanahan, bowling, p. j. Donohue, Richard
Burke, J. ID. OConnel Thomas Heney, DR.. Christy
and j. +. Ennis were appointed to confer with tho
Irish Benevolent Society, all kindred societies aud
all other Irish societies in the city in reference %
another meeting 10 be held at the same place next
THURSDAY evening at 1880 o'clock. The meeting
was them adlOmrned.
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The following applications for liquor licenses
were fsvorably acted upon by the examlng com.
mittee Yesterday; John ". Gray, 800 Psnnsyl-
vanla avenue northwest IA. A. Hudson, 456 N
avenue southwest; Holmes Brothers, J04 New Jer.
seyavenue southwest Bridget Ryne, 227 Fourteenth
Schuezen Nerein Redmond Walsh 23i G street
northeast James Barrett transfer A. Roth. trans,
fer; George C. Kohler, Seventh street and Pennsyl-
Yania avenue southeast
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of holiday goods embracing a beautiful display OF
oil paintings. clromos, engIavings photographs
velvet frames, passeparlouts. casels &c. land.
scape painting with handsome gilt frame for SCI
The largest stock of frame mouldings this side o..
New York, from which frames are made 10 order
A hearty welcome to all, whether purchasers or
not. Veerhoffs Art Store, 0l6 Seventh street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-12

During difficulty between two colored women
in the alley back OF the National Theatre ycster.
day morning, regarding the moving of some filrni-
tnre. one OF them, named Charity Edelin, fell TO
the ground insensible. She was taken into her
house and every means possible rcsortcd 10 to re-
yive her II was hopeless task, however, as she
died ut II o'clock. Coroner Patterson held an in
cided that apOplexy was the cause of her death
Emma Harris. TIE woman with whom deceased
had the dispute, was arrested by Officer Smith, but
upon the rendition of the verdict she released
from custody.
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In Holy Wedlock.

The nupuals of Mr.. W.. ]. r. Wallace and Miss
Ellie w. Reynolds were solemnizcd on Wednesday
evening at the Assembly church, Rev. George o.
Little officiating. The newy-made pair suisse
quently held reception at their future home, 1927
Fifth street. A number of valuable wedding gifts
were received from friends IN New York, Balti-
more and In this city,
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Marriage Licenses.

The clerk OF the court has issued the following
marriage licenses: J. *. Greenlease and Mary A.
Gillem; James Hall and Mary Rowles; II. ii. Darby
ofGeorGetown, and Annie +. Clark, Of this city; j.
II, Cook and Fannie Parker George Williams ana
E Eas Reynolds both Of Georgetown D. q;
b. Coleman, both of Fairfax county, Va; John r.
Johnson and Josephine Wallace j. J. Murphy and
Mary A. Farringtoni j. W. Burke and Mary L..
Payne.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-12

Its superiority a cathartic and Alternative con-
siss in Its entire freedom from everything bitter,
acid or crude that produces headache, Internal
soreness, and tends to destroy the mucous mem
brane All mineral waters that are dangerous irri-
tnnts may be known by All acid aiter.taste.
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CITY ITEMS.

KEEP reliable friend always at hand" Such
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup has eminently proven itself
10 be- Thousands Of testimonials. Try It, Twenty
| five ccnls
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HAVING MADE EXTENSIVE PURCHASES
BEFORE THE ADVANCE IN PRICES OF WOOL
EMS. WE ARE ENABLED TO FURNISH GAR
MENTS TO ORDER Al FORMER PRICES.
EISEMAN BROS, CORNER SEVENTH AND IL.
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FINE Pennsylvania Glades Butter fully equal to
New York butter and cheaper; also choice Western,
being received daily at Spccrs butter store,
of Ninth and l. streets northwest
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-12

For the Middle States and New England, rising
barometer diminishing northwesterly winds, yeor-
ing in former to northeasterly and colder, partly
cloudy weather, preceded by light rains and snow
in latter and southern half Of former.
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New Advertisements.

u. II. Stinemctz-Ladies flrs.
For Sale--Watch. gold huntingCase
DR.. j.. J. Kahn, Cos Thirteenth street.
East Washington Notwithstanding.
Potomac FruitGrowers' Assocaton-Cou Of
ak lectures.
Rochenbachs plano warerooms 423 Eleventh
street northwest
PoF Sale-A secondhand rockaway by II. II. Ora
ham, 4l0-il6 Eighth street northwest
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-12

A gentleman who has been taking Warmers Safe
Bitters says 1t comes nearest 10 being the iubled
Elixir Vitp of any thing yet discovered. There is
nothing equal to this and the Safe Tonic for puri
fyiug the blood.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-12

THE Rowland Dental ASSOCIATION. 2ll Four.and.
a.half street use only s. S, Whites artificial teeth
Philadelphia. Price, 81 per set
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-12

You can save twenty-five per cent by buying
clothing and gents furnishing goods at Roman 4
Coxs closing out sale, at 507 Seventh street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-12

NOTICE TO MEMBERS q. A. RIVE HAVE A
FUlLSuPPLY OF DARK BLUE BLOUSES, RANG
ING FROM $50. ElsENAN BROS, CORNER
SEVENTH AND L.
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$1,000

ONLY fifty cents a bottle for Lodille's Headache
Specific. Cures in five 10 twenty minutes.
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The National safe Deposit Comnarv,

50 and up for Pants, $50 aud up for ovcrcoats,
$3.50 and up for making and trimming Pants. J. A.
Greisbauer, 435 Ninth street.
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If You want to buy, exchange or rent o sewing
where you will find all the standard machines
reprpsentcd.
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for magnificent pair of solitares, weighing twelve
carals, absolutely perfect, exquisite cut and re-
markably brilliant. \ rare bargain. Jacobs Bros.
1923 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-12

Now READY
M. II. BOARDMAN'S,
$50 Fifteenth Street, Corcorau Building,
AT LOWEST Prices,
AN UNUSUALLY LARGE STOCK OF
III USTRATED IND PRESENTATION
BOORS AND HOLIDAY GOODS.
over 5000 Christmas and New Year Cards com
phsing more than 1860 varieties ofNeW
Designs, and all Fresh.
FINE ENGRANINGS, Handsomely Framed.
Also q Large stock Of
HYMNAlS AND PRAYER BOOKS.
In all Styles Of Binding.
To All OF which the attention Of the public Is In
YitOd
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-12

Louis SpaDier, III6 r. street Northwest,
sells Tho finest rye and Bourbon Whistles in thii
mn
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MEERscHAuM GOODS at NJ. Goldstein's, GIL Penn
sylvania avenue.
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Theatre Comiquc.

The attendance ut this theatre continues to be
unparal leed in the history of the place. This of
course is owing TO the excellence of the perform
1ncc presented there, which embraces the best
kind of variety speciaties aud Mr. Sid. G. Frances
great dramatic success, In the Web Go to the
Comique IL you want to enjoy yourselves.
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1000 SOLID GOLD AMETHYST AND CAMEO
RINGS FROM " TO $40. X. HARRIS & CO., lS5
SEVENTH STREET.
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FoR PARTY FANS at New York prices, go to
Douglass.
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HEMoRRHoTDs piles cured without the use of the
knife. Remember you have nothing to pay until
You are cured. a. A. Corkns, NJ, d., IA Thirteenth
street northwest.
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Thermometrie KendInrn

HOLIDAY PRESENTS at NJ Goldstein's, tobacconlst,
Gil Pennsylvania avenue,
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Genuine Diamond Solitaire Ring, $40.
Fine Diamond Solitaire Pin, S25.
Elegant Diamond Horse Shoe scarf-Pln, s25.
Solitaire Diamond Earrings, very nice, $50.
Our specially Diamond 3-stone Ring. SIS.
File Ruby with dlamonds) English Ring, e2t
Pair Diamond Studs, well mounted, $50.
American Stem-Winder. solid gold. s3j.
l4-karat Gold Ladies' Watch, very fine. 500.
JACOBS Bros, 1929 Pennsylvania avenue
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corner Fifteenth street and New York avenue, con.
nues to of oil description for safe
keeping at very low rates.
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Denton on Darwinism tonight ut Tallmadge
Hall-"lhc Origin of Man. Go one and all.
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snVe 10 Per Gent. and Buy
your Boots and Shoes at ]. Brooks, 4s3 Seventh &
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PANTS TO ORDER. EIsEMAN BROS, CoRNET
SEVENTH AND L.

HuMBURT's Tracheal Drops cure coughs, Group,
whooping'cough in oil stages For sale at Ola +
street northwest.
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urmoIsrERIye a specially at Julius Lansburgh,

SUITS TO ORDER. ElsEMAN BROS, CORNER
SEVENTH AND L.
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A Leading Specially.
Elegantly engraved solid gold Elgin Watches
So X. Harris X Co., 1876 Seventh street,
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BOYS LISTERS AND ovERCoATs OF EVERY
DESCRIPTION, ElsEMAN BROS, CORNER
SEVENTH AND T.
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LADIES' FURS.

SEAL SACQUES, 81 10 80 inches long, SIS to SOD.
SEAL SACQuES, a. 20 and IS Inches long, $780, si75,
$50 s12j, ErIninc, Russian Squirrel and Hamsed
Fur J. ned.
DOLMANS AND CIRCULARS, in Satin de Lyon,
sicilian, and Armure, silk, SIS, $50, go, ss5 si0O
Sl25, $3.50.
MUFFS AND BOAs, ALL KINDS OF FURS, FOR
LADIES, MISSES, AND CHILDREN.
FUR TRIMMING, CHlNCIIILIA, NATURAL
AND DYED BEAVER AND FOX.
Is. ii. STlNEMETZ,
HALTER AND FURRlER,
1877 Penua, Avenue
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SMOKERS ARTICLES, of every description, at NJ.
GOldsteus.
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DRSToS tells of THE Origin of Man tonight q
Iallmadge Hall. Admission, IS cents,
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NJ. GoLDsTEIN, tobacconist GIL Pennsylvania
avenue.
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slOsILYER AMERICAN WATCHES AFR. HAIR
RlS & CO., 43j SEVENTH STRICT.

FINs FIcHus, Ties, Bows, HandLsrchiefs, &C., q
Douglass.
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1880

1879 HOLIDAYS. 1880
A MOST SELECT STOCK OF
NOPELTIES
FROM LONDON, PARIS, AND VIENNA,
Consisting OF
WORK BOXES AND JEWEL CASES,
CARD AND CIGAR CASIS
GLOVE AND HANDKERCHIEF BOXES,
DRESSING AND DOOR CASES,
PoRTEMoNNAIEs AND PORTFOLIOS,
PHOTOGRAPH AND NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
CHOICE SELECTION OF
HOLIDAY GIFT BOOKS AND, JUVENILna
PRAYERS AND HYMNALs,
CATHOLIC PRAYERS IN NEW DESIGNS.
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS CARDS FROM
MARCUS WARD, BELFAST DE
LA RUE LONDON.
A Special Discount of Ten Per Cont. Allowed
On all Fancy Articles zap to the 10Th
Docember, Inclusive
JAMES j. CHAPMAN,
METROPOLITAN BOOK STORE,
dec6.l6t Oil Ponna. Avenue.
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OUR s. OVERCOAT STILL LEADS TIE VAN
ElsENiAN BROS, CORNER SEVENTH AND 4.
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Is Darwin right? Denton will answer tonight.
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FoE LADIES UNprRwEAR, ut low prices, go tc
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THE ARTISTIC CUT AND FINISH or OUR
UIsTERs AND UISTERETrIeS rs CONCEDED
by GENTLEMEN OF ACKNoWL EDGED TASTE.
ElsEMAN BROS, COR SEVENTH AND E.
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elegant and cheap, at the Boys Clothing House O
b, Robinson Co., 900 Pennsylvania avenue
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The NIarveIs of the Infinite.

DUKES MORO, the boss Sc cigars, at NJ. {
stems.
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CITY NOTES.

JuLIus LANsBuRaM. The pOpular Garrett funisher
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OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER, u. y, A..
December II. 1879