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A CENTIPEDE's DEADLY CLAWS Several
MeXicaDs were I'm camp at the mouth OF Mem.
phis Creek, L. T., and were lying about the
fire, when one OF them, Telestoro Crucas, saw a
large centipede, fully nine inches long, travel
ling slowly over his leg. knowing that the
least motion would make IL sink Its deadly
claws into his skin without moving his leg he
got out his revolver and waited until the beast
had almost reached his knee, when, slowly put
ting The mouth OF the pistol to its head he
centipede's claws are quicker than gunpowder,
and Crucas began TO cramp In a few minutes
the track OF the reptile along his leg turned q
brownfsh yellow and the place where IL was
killed swelled up frtghtrully. Crucas rapidly
grew worse, and IN little over four hours
afterwards he died IN great agony. But the
most singular part OF the story Is that the bullet
from CrucaSS pistol cut a small nick In the fore
leg OF mule that was tethered near by, and
al daylig next morning the mule was also
dead, with its leg so swollen that the skin had
burst In several placeS.-lCdaoa County Vigi-
lante.
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A YER'S AGUE CUBE.
OUININE AND ARSENIC

Form the basis Of many of the Ague remedies in the
people Who know no better medicine to employ for
t tha 49, compliant The streets OF either OF
cling headache intestinal disorders, vertigo. dizz-
ness ringing In the cars, and depression of the con-
able discovery. containing neither 1uinine, arsenic
nor any deleterious ingredient and is infaliible
Its effects permanent and certain and no injury
can result from it's use. Besides being positive
cure for Fever and Ague in all its forms Is also
superior remedy for Liver Complaints. It is an ex.
cel!ent tonic and preventive as well clrs, of all
complaints peculiar to maarious, marshy and MAS
matte districts by direct action on the Liver and
hillary apparatus, it stimulates the system to Wig
orous, healthy condition.
For hale by z; D. GILMAN and all dealers.
AnR2S.mWf3t
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BARGAINS IN DRY GOODS.

RARGAINs IN DRY GOODS.
NEW GOODS NEW GOODS
Special Bargains in OOLORED OASHMERES,
pure wool, 5Cc.
BLACK CAsHMERES, pure wool, very wide and
very fine, co. 62, rs, 81, &l0O.
BLACK SILKS. BLACK SILKS.
Special Bargains.
Immense assortment
COLORED SILKS. COLORED SILKS.
Every shade that ia made.
BLACK SILKS Is, Is, 81, 81 co. 81 IL, 81 as, 81 co.
Sits, 81 90.
bG1 gains"
CARRIERS,
III Market Space.
Receiving new FALL DRY GOODS every day.
Excellent WOOL BLANKETS, la:ge sizs, 81 co.
81 go. &3,OO, up to S12UO.
SHETLAND SHAWLS,
All cOlOYs.
Our large size BRIDAL QUILTS reduced to9l so.
NOT 1H6HAM LACE tor curtains, 20c. to l 90
CHILDRENS COLORED STOCKINGS,
Immense assortment
LADIES' MERINO VESTS Soc
CLOTH for men and boys wear, pure wo d. 81 &c
Dr.. Warmers abdominal CORBETS reduced.
CARRIERS,
sug21tr III Market Space.
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DIED.

OWEN. On Thursday. AUGUST 2sth. 1879 ct 2:*0
O'Clock pm Il. A. OWEN, late captain IN u. b: army.
Funeral viii take place from his lste reaideuce,
1927 street NV, 1t 80 O'Clock Saturday after
noon.
RAUTERBERa On August 18th. 1879. z am.
BERTA, widow OF the late WIN. Rsuterberg. aged
FuIeral vii take place from her late residence
Nc SO Bridge street. Georgetown, Sunday, August
81, al O'Clock.
TIDMARSH August 26th. 1879. ct IL so am.
after q short but painful illness, Miss NELLIE It'd
MARSH, AGED nineteen years
Gene In her beauty,
Gone in her maiden bloom;
Buried from US forev.r,
Deep in the silent tomb.
Desolate near heart broken,
Well place her teneath the sod:
But we know that our little Nellie
Is At ONE with her maker-0od.
By HER FRIENDs.
Friends and acluaintances are respectfully "a
gus sit TO attend her funeral, from the residence Of
Mt Hartford, No. 12ae 9th street NV, Sunday, Aug.
5lst 1T O'Clock pm.
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ITO THE SUBSCRIBERS TO THE CAPITAL
L STOCK OF HE NATIONAL FAIR GROUNDS


ASSOCIATION.
The Board Of Directors the Advisory Committee,
together with the ALMOST UNANIMOUS approval of
the subscribers, have concluded upon the SITE FOR
THE FAIR GROUNDS. That there shall be no delay
IN forwarding this enterprise. that will not only be
beneficial but pleasure to all the citizens Of the
District OF Columbia, we recommend that instead
OF paying for the stock in small installments thereby
requiring constant appeals to Subscribers that each
and every subscriber pay for his stock in full,
to enable the Board OF Directors to work exclusively
Tor caeh, thereby ak1Dg & saving that will be ap-
parent to every business man:
W. NJ. GAIT,
w. j. TWININ6.
H. H. BLACKBURN,
J. 0. P. BURNSIDE,
w. b. REED,
". H. CLAGETT, JAMES I. BARBI:IR
JAMES L. BARBOUR, John w SHAW "
JOS G. MCK1BBIN, W, M GAIT
H. BROWNING. JOSIAH DENT
w. II MORRISON, lFRANK HTJME
SuD-Com ADVISORY Board Finance Committee
NIB b. BROWNING. OF the firm Of Bcowuinv and
Middle ton 6lo Pennsylvania avenue, is the Treas.
urer OF tho Association, ana subscribers ara re.
quested to pay their subscriptions t. him, # not
personally called on by solicitors. ang2l Jos
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RALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
THE GREAT DOUBLE TRACK.
National Route and Short Line 20 the
North. Northyvest, West
and RnnfhvUn1f.

As
National Route and short Line 70 the
North: NerthWs.t. West
TO take 'ffs Esa9V3%eek MfH1 II F1so3s al.
only Stops At shipisys Isurs Xnnapols 5ano
es Z kssy Ssdn Ridge and Mt wan
S1s a9a.sjSls and s
s%fsns g ssas.
80 ANEW YorS, P Phi p i Boston and
Bsti1Sre Express Paror car to New York and
,,ss::sS 4 mist Louis. Chicago, Columbus and
stsaten famsn Oars 70 oinsnnat asily. a Ora. T.
=, 80 : non Sunday onlkS-Bstimore. Ann.po-
Goss Stems Han.pos Jsns
ti9 on, =; Sessup's and p.l Hanover .,. pu,....
$50 ?: m;xNew Yorh Philadelphia. and Boston
aa:$S 2. m-f0n Sunday only. Baltimore and Way.
E1press Frederick, vis Relay Stops at Annapolis
4:s5 2: m;-tpoint Of Rocks, Frederick, Hssers-
@@fBsisim %as ' Annapo S and Way ST..
n%M5RtP FKkkRE5p ka., S2RTolk AND
day: Norfolk Passengers taken in the cars direct to
boat at Canton. Stops at Bladeneburg and Laurel
$50 p. m.-Point of Rocks and Way Stations
700 p. m.-tBaltimore and Way Stations
10 p. m;;-tBALTIMORE EXPRESS. ElEcott
Si5 pm.@fCH1OAaO COLUMBUS AND PITTS.
BURGH EXPRESS Sleeping car to Chicago.
3Si% $ s;ssk ESRuxS$ ShK, RH11ApzheH1A
sssz 81 ssfRaE New York and
u 100 ?. INST Louis and Cincinnati Express.
tDaily. tBunday only. Other trains daily. excep.
Sunday.
All trains stop Ut Relay Station.
For further information apply at the Baltimore
and Ohio Ticket Omoes, Washington Station. and
Co.'S GIG and 1885 Pennsylvania avenue where orders
will be taken for Baggage to be checked and received
at any point in the city. w. NJ CLEMENTS.
Master Of Transportation
I. u COLE, Generrl Ticket Agent
GEO KDONTZ Apop ~
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RAILROADS.
NEW YORK

Ne" YORK
WHITE MOUNTAINS.
LAKE MEMPHREMAGOG. QUEBEC. AND THE
SAGUENAY RIVER
THROUGH TO THE MOUNTAINS BY DAY
LIGHT
ON AND AFTER MONDAY, JUNE 80, 1879,
THROUGH TRAIN WITH PARLOR CARS
FROM GRAND CENTRAL DEPOT VIA
NEW YORK. NEW HAVEN AND HARTFORD
RAILROAD.
Leave New York on Day Express. .......st sos am
And Arrive at Littieton. 10 pm.
And Arrive ut Bethlehem. at 745 pm.
And Arrive at Twin Mt. House. 1856 pm.
And Arrive at Fabyans at 8. 10 pm.
And Arrive at Profile House at 9. 10 pm.
And Arrive at Crawford House at 8 80 pm.
And Arrive at Quebec. at 6. 80 am.
Take Sleeping Gar for Quebec at Wells Rivey
Junction.
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BANKERS.
1908 II street y. 70.

A MEMBER OF THE STOCK HXOHANGE NJ
execute orders for the purchase or sale Of Stocks
sions % each 100 shares Stool privileges negotiated
Gn ed Een Rarts. o1 sole
Stock Exchange, % Wan st., New York Reference
y: = MAnyan. 1sa, Rrssidsnt National Trust 90.
Nov Hork iSul1Y
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PENNSYLVANIA MURDER CAsEs.-At Harris.
aged IA, on trial for manslaughter, in causing
the death OF Jos. Tennis, aged 10, at Highspire
la June last, was found guilty and sentenced to
lhiee months imprisonment In the county jail.
Tennis was thrown violently 70 the ground by
Harley during a quarrel, and died In a few
hours. The grand jury ignored the bill In the
case CT Joshua w. Nye, charged with the muir
Ger OF Cyrus Craig, at Dauphin, July &c.
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CLYDE'S NEW EXPRESS LINE
pErWEEH

~ BETWEEN
PHILADELPHIA, ALEXANDRIA, WASHINGTON
AND GEORGETOWN,
Connecting at Philadel phia with Clyde's
Line for Boston. Providence, and the
New ENGLAND States.
SAILING DAYS.
From Rhilsdelphia- Saturday. ct 10 An
From Washineton-MondAy, at IL am.
From 0eorgetoWn-Monday,a at pm
Freight! received daily until pm. Through
Eau River Consianees Wishing their goods landed
g Gsorgefown wharf win please have them marked
For fnll information apply to J. b. JOHNSON &
Washington, d. O.; G. F. HYDE, 80 Water street.
Georgetown, d. O.; WILLIAM p. CLYDE 4 90,
General Managers. II South Wharves, Phlladel-
pkiA- mAr2Oly
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IL Red snow, which is usually found only In
Arctic ATTITUDES, is seen on a lofty summit near
Mount stanford In the Sierra Nevadas. For sew
eral acres the vast drifts are OF beautiful pink
ish tint to the depth OF three or four inches IL
is a beautiful spectacle. One explanation or It
is that myriads of minute organisms cover the
surface.
BF-Mary Keesucker, one OF the most enthu-
siastic OF the converts at camp meeting at
Urbana o. fell into trance while Drawing
Her friends believed that her condition was the
result OF q special blessing, and would not per-
NIT physician to do anything for her. She lay
spinal meningitis.
ga little boy proud Of his new Jacket in
formed his sister that he was q six-buttoQ kid,
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ASK FOR TICKETS VIA CONNECTICUT
RIVER LINE.

Through and round trip tickets can be purchased
at ticket Offices Of Pennsylvania r r. at Philadelphia
Lancaster, Harrisburg, Baltimore Altoona and
Pitteburg, and in Washington, DO at Office Of B. Il
O. ER at each Of which offices full information can
be obtained jy2S Inn
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INA RRIRn.

pEMONET-CLARK On Wednesday. Ausust
2lth. 1879. at St Matthew's Church, by Rev. Father
hoccoforf, CHARLES J. DEMosEr to MAByA- CLARK,
both Of Wa hinston.
OSBERN-9IBBS. August 9TH 1879, 10y Rsy.E.
Mhittlesey. Mr.. EUGENE 4. OsBEkS, Of 1shpeming,
Michigan, to Miss ADA METTIE GIBBS, Of this
CITY
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THE BANDANNA IN BOsToN-Boston notions
are curious and Independent, and the present
fashion OF wearing bright bandanna prevailing
In the city to an alarming extent is note
worthy Illustration OF the BOStonian character
fstic. Bandanna plaided with the hueS Of the
rainbow hangs in the shop windows, hats trim
med With bandanna are met at every turn. and
look out from the millinery store; bandanna
crayatS, half handkerchlefS and ties complete
the toilet OF most OF the young people, aud suits
OF dark blue yachting cloth trimmed with BAN
danna bring out the gaudy ornamentation I'm
striking contrast. Happily the fashion is prin-
cipally confined to the young, and when one
gets used to it, is as becoming to their fresh
complexions as boquet Of brilliant flowers
what young people wear is OF little consequence
While they hold their health and freshness and
bandanna Will lend them bit OF brightness as
well as more expressive material IL seems,
however, like an odd freak Of fashion to the
generation passing from the stage, educated in
the belief that bright bandanna handkerchief
mas but one purpoSe-to serve, when deity
folded, as stylish turban for the ebony-col-
ored daughters Of Africa, who delight ia CAV
t1nts, and whose native taste teaches them that
this adornment suits their complexion. But
there is no accounting for fashion, and the ban
danna rage is just now at its height In our Sis
ter city. Its day will be short, and there are
even now symptoms OF a change In the cheap-
hess with Which the material can be bought,
ard In the fact that Fayal hats fully trimmed
with bandanna may be bought for 50 cents
tEToCidence Journal
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The GoLD-BACKED SPIDER.-A Real Case That
Rfrats One Of POe's Best .StOries.-A case that
strongly reminded some people of Poe's story
OF ''The Gold Bug" turned up In the court OF
Justice Moses yesterday afternoon. A Mrs.
turner, residing at No. Isl North Howard street.
found the gold watch and chain belonging TO
ex-Ohcer KiDZle in her water CLOSET about a
week ago. She told the neighbors OF her dis
covery, and this coming to the ears Of the offi-
GERS, caused an Investigation and the recovery
or the property. Mrs. Turner testified that she
found the watch While hunting for pet spider
This morning Chronicle reported called az her
house and she gave more explicit account OF
the spider. About year ago she noticed that
large black spider had located its web In one
OF the upper corners OF the water closet. The
insect was marked with large gold spot on It,
back, and Mrs Turner became Impressed with
the idea that the gold spot was sign OF good
luck. She accordingly told her children to leave
the insect unmoleSted. 1t lived In state of un-
disturbed and pampered repose In its web, which
soon became very large and heavy. The spider
was occasionally fed by the children, who lett
dead lilies and crumS or bread within its reach
few days ago, however, the little weaver was
missing, and Mrs. Turner began a rigid search
Tor 1t, and while thus engaged she found the
gold watch and chain, which were subsequent
~ Identified as the property stolen from the
room OF ex-Officer KinZe. The trial OF the boys
accused OF the robbery is still in progress
Virginia City {NeU.) Chronicle.
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pECEIvER'S SALE OF ENTIRE STOCK OF
II DKY G00Ds; Sc srG 9NTAINER IN STORE
STOCK OF FURNITURE. c ROCKE Ely,
STOVES, HORSE. WAGON, CARRIAGE AND
BRIDGE STREET. GEORGETOWN, D. O.
BY virtue Of . decree Of the Supreme Court "A
cause No. 6S68, shall sell at auction, on the -
Pre- misses, Nc lib Bridge street. Georgetown, III
mencing at 10 O'Clock m on THURSDAY. Sept 4.
1873; and at No. SO Bridge street, Georgetown.
ID. u lot OF Furniture, Stoves, Tin Ware, Crock
cry and Notions, Horse. Carriage, Wagon, &c, on
AICRDAY, Sept. 9Th, 1872 commencing al 10
U'cicck am. Terms Of sale. cash.
" B. G. LOVEJOY, Receiver
DUNCANEON BROS, Aucts. aug26-d
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AN UNFoRGIvEE PRoDIGAL-Sdd Storu of q
maryland Boy Who Dies Among Strangers-A
youth OF twenty, calling himself Harry ID alton
evidently suffering OF consumption, arrived ar
Tunkhannock, Pa, near the end OF May He
was without money, but his gentlemanly man.
ners, the sad story be told and feeble health
excited commiSseratton among tie people, and
he made many friends, who assisted him On
sunday last he was told that death was near
when the poor boy broke down and told the
real story OF his life. His real name, he says
was Charles p. Smith, son of j. j. Smith, OF
New Windsor, Carroll county, Md, and his
rather and mother are both living there now
but they had disowned him. He had been for
two years and a-half a fugitive from Justice.
having forged the name OF j. E. Mcdaniel to
note and sold 1t to A. A. Packer, OF EaStOn
aryland. In March, 1877, he ran away from
home and was married. His wife aud child
once during his wander1ngs he repented and
turned his steps homeward. Under cover OF the
night he yentured to his fathers house. but ft
was Shut against him. His father discarded
his repentant son, with the declaration .sNever
come again, for even IL your dead body should
be sent home to me would not bury it." The
dying boys confession was that after the for
gerry reward was offered for his arrest He
fled to Seaford, Del, and was there arrested,
hut was released on a legal technicallty. He
Asbury Park, and remorSefully confessed that
he had been living the life OF an impoSter
among his benefactOrs, and asked forgiveness.
TWO dispatches were sent TO his father asking
him to relent and pardon his erring son. TO
the first he replied, asking to be Informed II
Charles died, but no response came to the last
The poor boy expired on Monday, his 2lst birth
day. During his last Illness he received every
attention, and his funeral took place from the
private house where he breathed his last. II
was attended by large number OF sympathiz-
ing people. There Is much feeling expressed
against the unforgiving father.
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CA8HMEREH. FRENCH, All wool, 4Oc yard.
~ Lot OF SOiled Marseillee Spreads, 81 So
Black Silks at 81 per yard.
Job lot Silk Clock COlOred Hose 16c
~ hy's Double Buak Oorsefs.
aDemorest's Reliable Patterns.
JOS. B. BAILEY.
Augl6'6 Cor. It'll d II SITS 40.
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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.
THOMAS BOWLING. Auctioneer.

OAYSe
THOMAS BOWLING. Auctioneer.
SUPERIOR HOUHEHOLD FURNITURE AT
AUCTION.
On MONDAY MORNING, September lst "A
1879 1879 commencing at 10 O'clock, Ct residence "
viz:
One ELEGANT Rosewood Case Piano Forte, Cover and
Stool Window Hangings,
Walnut Rep Parlor Furniture,
Turkish Easy Chair. Marble Top Tables,
Oil Paintings, Engravings and Ohromoa.
Black Walnut Marble Top Chamber Suites,
Marble Top and Plain Cottage Furniture.
Fine Wire Hpring Under Beds.
Fine Feather Pillows and Bolsters,
Wool and Husk Mattresses,
Brussels, Three-Ply and Ingram Carpets,
Two Extension Dining Tables, Dining Chairs,
China and Glass Ware Refrigerator,
Silver Plated Ware,
Kitchen Requisites &C.. &c.
House for rent, containing eight rooms and all the
modern improvements. aug27-4t
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TRUSIEEs' SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
L PROPERTY. No. 1913 ELEVENTH STREET
NORTHWEST. OCCUPIED BY BAKERY
GALE OF VERY VALUABLE IMPROVED REAL
- ESTATE, SITUATED ON THE NORTHEAST
CORNER STREET AND CONNECTICUT

AVENUE,
az ss q sfa Ct
rs H!sHs
ne # h Rsts %
ber ct a. sv and BY Of the
bsas VII sell at neS to he
r. ths 81 Rel situate in
one hundred and sixty,fonr ds4) and bounded aud
as Of sad
southwestern corner Of said square; thence north.
aGas e
line OF oriainal lot numbered three go. 10 said
a oae nser.sct Zine
pet q Sesnns %
al a the xays easements rights priv
Terms q saie, pTescrtbsd BY said deed of trust
lars in cash-a further sum Of twenty Thousand dol
lars With interest thereon at the rate Ct min, per
SALE for which The note Of the purchaser secare by
Hs ss e sns
si1 months, for which the notes Of the purchaser
bearing M the Of s1 tn
deed of trust the property sold, shall be taken
deposit of one Thousand dollars shall be required
of the purchaser at the time Of SALE and all convey
ancing shall be at the expense Of the purchaser. II
FIVE days from the day of sale. the trustees res 3rve
the right to resell the property the risk ant cost
OF the defsultng purchaser, after ten days. notice
in the Evening Star newspaper.
WILLIAM 81. PHILIPl ,>-...
JAMES NJ. JOHNsTON,} trustees
THOMAS BOWLING. Auctioneer. jyl6d&ds
EwTHE ABOVE BALE Is POSTPONED, by
order Of Court, until the 9TH DAY OF HEpTEMBER,
A. D.. 1879 at the same hour and place.
WILLIAM n. PHILIP, r.
JAMES NJ. JOHN6TON.5 trustees
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JAMES DUNCAN, Auctioneer.
THOMAS BOWLING, Aucl,oneer.

T1I1OMdo OOW L1N6, AuLtOn66r.
TEN SUITES OF WALNUT NJ TOP CHAMBER
IURNITURE, SEVERAL FINE WALNUT
E0OK GASES, BED SOFAS. NJ tRBLE- rOP
TABLES, 40 WALNUT AND GILT MIRR DRS
TOGETHER WITH A GENERAL ASSORT.
MENT OF OTHER HOUSEHOLD GOODS AT
AUCTION.
On SATURDAY MORNING. Auguet seth, -
1879. at 20 O'Clock, at my auction rooms, W
aus2s-N THos BOWLING, Auct. J"
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THE OELLULOID TRUss AND sUPPO1TE ~

That never trusts, never breaks, never w.ars ont
always clean, and can be worn while bathins Ia for
Mr.. Fisher devotes her attention TO the wants Of
koy pato0A decll.JV
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PROPOSALS.
pkOPOSALS FOR MISCELLANEOUS IROs
L WORK, AND ALSO FOR SLATE FLOOI

pkOPOSALS FOR MISCELLANEOUS IRON
SLABS.
Reconstruction Of the U S Patent ONCE Building,
OfIICE OF THE ENGINEER AND ARCHITEOT.
d street between Sth and 9Th streets NV
, WASHINGTON. ID O., August 16, 1879.
sealed Proposals will be received at this OH ce
until II m OF the BOTH DAY OF AUGUsr. 1879 for
IurLishlne. delivering, fitting and putting in place
complete, certain iron work com prisinV framas and
caelnRs OK windows. facings of floors and light Wes
raDlngs, stairs and ire proof Siding DOORS etc for
the reconstruction Of the Model rooms Of the North
and West wings OF the above building in accord
which may be seen at this Office
Blank forms OF proposals and any desired in.
formation may be obtained on application at this
Office. ADOLF CLUsS
Engineer and Architect.
the same time and place. for fu rnshing delivering
and putting in place about 40, 900 square feet Of
slate floor slabs. ADOLF CLUSS,
aug16-eo5t Engineer and Architect
Proposals for Dredging.
UNITlD STATES ENGINEER OFFICE.
1907 p nnsylvania Avenue,
WASHINGTON, D. O August g. 1879.
SEALED PROPOSALS for Dredging in ths follow
~ RIVERS and HarbOrs, will be received at this
once AT ~ N, on Wednesday, Septem5sr 10TH 1879
ana opened immediately thereafter:
MashlnEton Harbor d. q.
Z Mount Vernon Channel potomac Rive, Va.
Ct Ufoana Greek (Rappahannock RiyerJ Va
cPecincarons, containing detailed inf ,rmation,
An0 DIank forms OF proposals., can be- obtained Al
me omoe The right to reject any or ali proposals
. rnsel'to T.: AbERT.
suso- U. 3. Civil Engineer.
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NEW YORK-ROTTER
G first class steamers Of this line, w. A SOB

NEW YORK-ROTTERDAM
Tfs AZ! P,ss Il ~ Ha
R.S:d. Mas" Carrying the o. 8 mail to the
s:s ssS 1 FA3H asR
BIS. 30 B'Ssy. General PASSENGER Ar = ;sni r
MONTH GERMAN LLOYD-sr.AxsHp
IN 5ME BEIwElN NEW YoRK. HAvRE, LosDoH.
niess M
don a0d Bremen no1h rs e csOin sio
second cabin, $50; stserage, $50 For freight or
sSssss Ser :, SafzzEofif
GVNARD LINE:
with the view Of diminishing the chances Of col.
haion the Steamers Of this line take specific course
he outer y from to New
HSrf Or BSsop ro;sns the Of 80 at IS
Of % At q ist Or nOtkins to the north Of =.
TIE CUNARD sTEAMsHR COMPANY LIN
Between New York and Liverpool, Call.
FROM IF PEE 8 s. Sos f. r. Hi NV FORK.
s6THNIA. Mednesdsy, Sepss as 3. pm pie
SEEf $50! sSs ssss$ss !? 3 m
By steamers carrying steerase. $50 and 800 gold
kssusn &c a o. Cav 4.soaH 1Si ssrma
LlysIpool and QueenstOwn. and an other parts Of
IThrouss bills OF laden given for Belfast, Glasgow
ana for Meeiterrsnean ports
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nUNCANsON BROS. AuctioneerA
ETEGERE. GRAY r. O. PARLOR BUTTE. H'
g L0UNGEs. FRENCH SOFAS AND CHAIRS
ToNNE h1 sGREEss wA bEb LOIRE TAREE G SkE
GRASSES. n; Z; BUREAUS, BRUssELs AND
TENTS OF HOUSE No. 935 K STREET
NORTHWEST.
On MONDAY, LIST September at 10 o'clockfa
in the morning. we will sell, on the premises VI
the entire contents Of 935 street northwest.
This Furniture is In good condition and wor- / u ]
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pARGAIN1 In SILK.

nRAWERS.-Drilling Drawers only so ceata
Job Lot Gauze shirts, 8 for 81.
Just opened lot Fancy Half Hose Is cents
Fine Linen Handkerchiefs, for so oents.
Bordered Linen Handkerchiefs, Is cents; worth 40
cents. ~ Nv
Bordered Handkerchiefs, for IS cents
Mems Silk Ties. 25 cents worth so cents.
Mems Silk SCARF, 80 cents worth 81 %
Six Shirts to order for IS, fit warranted
Biz Shirts to order for 81 so, ready to wear. at
THOMPSON'S SHIRT factory,
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