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Improvement of the River.

The following committee. appointed at a
meeting OF merchants and other business men
of the District TO wait On the House committee
on commerce, did so yesterday and submitted
the accompanying petition. and received the
assurance that it would be fairly considered
samuel Bacon, president Inland and Seaboard
CoaStlng Co.: John Van RiSwick, president
Great Falls Ice Co: c. b. Church, president
independent Ice Co.: James l.. Barbour, repre-
sent1ng wholesale grocers; j. Harrison Johnson,
general agent Clyde Steamship Co.; w j. Ste
phenson & Bro, agents Baltimore and Wash
lngtOn transportation Co.: Johnson Brothers
representing coal dealers and shipping interests:
Elscoe Heiston, general shipping agents; T.
w. Riley and G.. W. Linyille representing
wharfage interests, &c, and T.. A. Lambert OF
the Washington bar
TIE PETITION
10 the committee on commerce, House of
representatives, is as follows: 1--WE ask, on
Dehalf or the citizens OF the District of Column
Dia, an appropriation OF $4,000 in addition to
the $4,000 heretofore appropriated to dredge
the Washington channel of the Potomac river.
between the Long bridge and the Arsenal. with
the prOviSo that the earth taken therefrom be
placed upon the flats east of the Long bridge.
and within the meteS and bounds designated by
the plan or the board OF survey OF 1872 and not
nearer than 100 feet to the shore line of the
river front OF Washington. Our reasons for
requesting the earth TO be so de posted are to
prevent In future any accumulation Of filth at
the point named, which proved so detrimental
10 The health OF our city during the past season
rms appropriation will not only give us com
merclal facilities. but will help TO abate the
greatest nuisance that infeStS our city,
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Condensed Locals.

J. c. Parker sends No. 40 of the FRANKLIN
Square Library" and Harper's Bazar for Feo
ruary go.
Elizabeth Madison, No. ia Madison alley, was
severely burned last night by the explosion OF
coal oil lamp.
The grand jury yesterday presented indict-
ments against Edward Howard, alias George
Williams, petit larceny, second offenSe; Louisa
Wallace, murder; Robert ID. Morris, burglary
and larceny; John X. Richardson, violating the
postal laws.
James Bellew sends No. of the new maya
zine. the Celtic Monthly.
Columbia Lodge. No. 9, I. o. G.. T., Last even
Ing Installed the following officers: s. Eugene
Thorne, W. C.. T.; Emma Wells, W. V. T ChaS
Farmer, W. Sec; Elizabeth Farmer, W. A. Sec:
Sarah L. Brookheld. W, +. Sec; VIM. A. Sey-
mour, W. Treas; Elizabeth A. Hadfi cid, W.
Chap.
To-day, the Court in General Term appointed
MI. Ii. c. LOvelOy L. $. Commissioner
District Commissioner Dent in his remarks
before the educational congress yesterday did
not refer to the CorcOran Art Gallery It was
the L1nthicum Institute OF Georgetown TO which
he alluded.
Last night Sergeant Amiss and Officers Staler
ana Mari arrested Thomas Williams. Emery
Pafker, Sarah Green, and Francis Mccoy, on q
charge or petit larceny OF shoes. clothing. and
other articles from house on street. near the
government printing Office, and lOd red them
m JAIL, where they remain for hearing.
lafayette Lodge, No. 10, +. A. A. NJ, presented
Past Master James p. Pearson with a valuable
past masters Jewel last night.
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he Is CAPTURED IN THIS CITY AND RETURNED TO
MOUNT HOPE ASYLUM, MD.
Yesterday afternoon, Mr.. George Stewart, OF
Baltimore, arrived at police headquarters with
letters from Marshal Gray and others, OF BaIti-
more. notifying Major Morgan OF the ,cape of
Charles ID. stewart. brother OF George Stewart.
from Mount Hope hospital for lunatics, stating
that there was good re son to believe he wa at
a CeIttin house IN u northern section o this
city, and requesting the aid OF the police In
arfestng him and forwarding him back to Bal
timOre. Major Morgan directed Sanitary Officer
council and Sergeant Acton to accompany Mr.
stewart and assist him, as requested. In taking
his brother back 10 Baltimore. They found
charles stewart at house No. 1894 18th street
near y, and took him n headquarters. when he
consented TO return with his brother and the
0IncerS. but protested against being returned TO
Mount Hope hospital, stating that he was an
Eplscopallan in religious faith and did not de.
sire 10 be compelled to attend Catholic ser
vices. Major Morgan, in order TO pacfy him.
wrote note TO Marshal Gray asking that he
might, II consistent with surrounding circum-
stances, be sent TO some other Institution This
was given his brother and they all proceeded
70 the depot and took passage. just before the
train lett Mr.. y. III. Miller appeared in the car
representing that he had been sent by Stew
ards friends In this city to prevent him from
being forced back TO Baltimore This some
what excited the fugitive. but there was no op-
position made by him and he was handed over
TO Marshal Gray last evening by the officers.
His brother George stated TO Major Morgan
That he had been an inmate off and on of Mount
Hope Tor many years, il being the most con-
Fenient place, where his relatives and friends
could look after hiS wants.
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A Lady Gagged and Robbed

FILLAiNOUs OUTRAGE BY TWO THIEVES.
Yesterday afternoon two men unceremo-
niously entered the house of Mrs. Kelp. No
1878 h street northwest, seized Mrs. X, foread
gag In her mouth, tied her. and laid her down
on the parlor floor, and securing the door ran
sacked every room in the house. broke Opar
bureau drawers ard took all the money they
could md $500 and several articles OF ieYelrv
ana departed, leaving Mrs. KelD In that hello
less cOnultlOn until tie return of her daughter
some TWO hours afterwards. when she was M .
terly Frustrated with nervous excitement 4
physician was summoned who stated that she
was In a very critical condition, the nerves of
Tue Inroal pen 10 IND TO be paralyZed. full
Ces crtption or the men has been obtained and
the police will do their best, it is hoped, to ar
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LECTURES.

ERANKLIN HALL, cor eth and q SITS NV
timore. on FRIDAY EVENING. February Z, 1879
for the Benefit of Franklin TEMPERANCE Legion.
rects of Modern CIVILIZATION" Admission % cts
Doors open at 30; Lecture at 8 o'clock. feb62t
v NJ. C. A. CHAPEL Lincon Hall Building y
y, j "Di, ease Germs" A Lecture by NJ CORA
BLAND NJ D., TUESDAY EVENING, Feb. IL Wo-
ans Nat. Health ASS n Course Tickets 15c. fl tf25s
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DRY GOODS.

DEM. MILLER. GEORGETOWN, Offers
II! ~ sreS, lnaSo ments Choice new shirtins DALI.
" hite piguos. fa and Toe Paid = tlas,SSks. 10
Stsc WHIT S~n.,ic Mnslins, 10, nv ani i5c I" An
49,, ~ NSt.on. &C extra feayy Cotton. Sc
5 Toxs Sa Ie ne Th, .e LINEN Crash Sc Linen
b,,r Tr " NC s'r~a1s. 50. as 81, sc Ham
e Ss 81 DTs a e ArasA7 Is Do % &c Fancy snd
siiks: sbawls, Blankets, &c, PFSI Sf1ISRR
feb5tr aibl.hn,.
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A YER'S CHERRY PICTORIAL.
In the Whole History of Medicine

No preparation has ever pc formed such marvellous
cures, or maintained so wide reputation as AYERS
CHERRY PECTilRAL, which is recognized as the
worlds remedy for all diseases of the throat and
In all climates has made it universally known as
safe and reliable agent to employ. Against ordinary
orders it acts spec oily and ely always relieving
suffering, and often saviug life. The protection it
aor;is by its timely use in the throat and lung dis
orGers of Children makes an invaluable remedy to
be kept always on hand in every home. No person
used it never will From their knowledge of its com.
position and effects. Physicians use the CHERRY
eymen recommend it. It is absolutely certain IN its
remedial effects. and will always cure where cures
are possible.
For sale by Mrs. 2. D. GILMAN and all Dealers
feb3- mwf, st
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PREPARING To WELCOME GEN LOGAN.-Therp
was meeting OF citizens of Illinois last even
IDg, at the rooms or the Young Mems Christian
ASSOCIATION, 10 arrange for the reception of Gen.
!. A. Logan on his arrival here as Senator elect
nom that state; +. ID. Stephenson was called
10 the CHAIR and A. F. Kingsley chosen secre-
pointed consisting OF l.. b. Cutler, a F. Kings-
ley, b. Z. Chase, John F. Kelly, A. j. Whitaker.
samuel r. Edwards, w. r.. Moore, John e.
Elnott, Theo: L. Lamb, G. C. SIMPSON, b. F.
ano, COL VS.. Wood. and F. ID. Stephenson. and
resolution was adopted inviting the Grand
army OF the Republic, Veteran club, and other
OnStratiOn. ~
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LOCAL NEWS.
Amusements. &c. Tonight.

National Thedter-"Cinderella," by the Col
vile Folly Company.
Theater Coni9ue.-"The Sixteen Brunettes,''
and other attractions.
Masonic Tensple.-EnteTtainment and blZar by
the ladies OF Ascension church.
HaDttine ". E. Church.-Old Folks Concert.
Franklin HdH.-Lecture by Rev. j. X. Reilly,
OF Baltimore. for the benefit OF Franklin Tenn
perance Legion.
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GREAT RARGAUNS.
Best Cali ~. 4tc worth '" HAHns
1ayard lonx Towel, 2oc worth *
Canton Flannel, 7hc worth Ia
sneetnSs, fuli width, Is and poe worth Toe nnore
trnt Of loom Cotton. CSC worth a. ''
Calico Comforts CHEAP
uii stock Dress Goois-must no so,1
BARGAINS in Blk Cashmeres Bl'k All r ,,s 9Th.
Slo4ks sacrinced-So PER cent. of fog ish
CARPETS nnsf he SOLD. Ingrain Use M
Tapestry Brussels zoe up 't'
I. y. SArDAIN
!sn7IIu SO9 Market Space.
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~, Roa tne New York fire, wide double width
olack alpaca only l25sc.: fine Lonsdale camhric
sery wet; perfect goods, black and coIored,
slhs only '5c.; our best so black SILKS reircd
70 SI2o; me wool blankets reduced from q On
ao"h 10 so.uo. Carriers. Ill Market SPACE
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CITY ITEMS.
A CERTAIN means Of happiness, means to keep
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup in every family. 25 cents.

A CERTAIN means of happiness, means to keep
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup in every family. % cents.
THE court OF st. James, has chosen BOIL
NIGER Champagne for its special cOnSumptiOn,
and orders for upwards Of two-thirdS OF the en-
tire quantity required are now for this brand
CHEW Jackson's Best Navy Sweet Tobacco. fly
''You MAY BREAK, you may shatter the vase if
you will,
But the scent of the roses will cling round it
STILL"
was written in spirit prophetic of j. Il E. At
ktnson's Extract Of White Roses.
SLABS IN THE DARK!-Every fit OF coughing In
the still watches OF the night is stab an the
dark at the lungs. Heal the StabS and stop the
stabbing with "Hdle's Honey Of H0rehound and
Tar" Nothing Is so soothing. Nothing SO
able
Pixies Toothache Drops cure toothache In one
minute. Sold by all druggists at % cents.
For UPWARDS OF THIRTY TRARs Nrs Wins
louis Soothing Syrup has been used for children.
1t correctS acidity OF the stomach, relieves wind
collie, regulates the bowels, cures dySentery ana
iiarrhpa, whether arising from teething or
other causes. An old ard Weu-trtel remedy.
"a cents a bottle.
attention tn A Fscher's Chemical Securing and
Dyeing 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 Lot to be equalied by those not pos
sessing these facilities Gents suits cleaned
for 81. N. Blaze curtains cleaned from 81
up to s15O window. Wool blankets from 80
cents to 81 pair, by cleaning number re-
ductiOn In price. Specialty-Ladies party
dresses, spotted or soiled round the bottom
cleaned without doing the whole garment; Is
years experience.
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NCrICE, NOTICE, NorIcE,

Our stock 81 BiScS and Cnjoro, Or.
CGlored Cash aeres Marnos ana n -, :, DIsck sno
Co,ored and Black Silk yelvets eyasinS sns s.ps
hgh; fabrics IN Silks and Emhroderal ., -sn p.ae.
With fun line Of staple wooen Ma,arais s ~
cut regard Ia value. '"' WIN
We must make room for spring stock and shau nj
low no oner rear cost to ESCAPE us
Blankets ana al Housekeeping GOODS A, verv low
rates N'''S AZ Ner5 HOW
great variety. VA g ntnv III
Ath-fb MI NIFE
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ANOTHER lot OF ''wet" dry goods lust arrived
from New York; wet Sheeting cotton. wet cali
CO; wet table linen, wet blankets wet towels.
All OF these goods at aStonishiner low nriras
Carers, Ill Market Space
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THERE IS NEW ENTERPRISE at 500 f street
northwest, near Judiciary S9uare-the Turltsh
tor not arr bath. IL Is great luxury. and pre-
yentiye OF disease A trial viii cOnvinee ao,-
one OF its efficacy. See adyt.
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10 CAPITALIsTs.-The Fibre Manufacturing
Company, Incorporated for the purpose OF SEN
arating the wool from wool and cotton RAGS nv
a patented process, have their mills, with dive
houses, &C., at No. Sc Buren, street, Baltimore
can make sound. pure. clean, carded wool.
reauy lor manufacturers use, which will only
cosl ~ Genus per pound, (an material and labor
made, at over 100 per cent profit, and can dive
Ihelr WOOL all colors at One-fifth the cost TO
ayers, and with a profit OF over 100 per cant
Iney oncr limited portion OF stock for sale
at Messrs. Mcknight ( SUPPLIES, No 1906 Penn
sylvania avenue, In this city, where SAMPLES ar
the wool can be seen See adyt Vi
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WASHINGTON CITY CATTLE MARKET-O,,ss,,s-
totrn stock Yard, Feb. 9, lS79.-1I5 CATTLE snId
at prices ranging from 3al to 81. cents nar
pound; zoo sheep sold from AZ TO 5E CENTS
per pound; 10 COWS and calves sold from ss5 RI
$50 each. Market good 80 u
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GOLD plated studs from so cents TO e. at
Priggs Jewelry store, No. 45I PennsyIvsn,s "a, a.
nue., near ~ street,
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ERENCH DRESS GOODS.

ERENCH DRESS GOODS.
. We have Just opened q splendid line OF YrouaA
Dress Cords Tor the holidays Black SiIss In 9plen.
CD qualities, from 81 Is to 81; Brocade Arlaure
> KS for over dresses Brocade Six over sutinsr
srnHre sult;nss, In worsted, new DESIGNS; Blsch
hno Ccored Cashmeres N choice colorN also, full
1ne OF Eousefurnishins Goods, VIZ: Damasa
able Cloth and Napkins; Pillow aud SheetinG
linens al GRADES Blankets, all sizes and qualities
marseliles Spreads, all sizes. in choice patterns
Ioose IN want OF choice goods will dc we'll 70 q.
anime our stock before purchasing
HOOE BRO CO.,
declsu 1873 II St.. near Ehbitt Hou0e
OK fINE DilESs SHIRTS
- Maae I" 3r:,er, OF Wamsutta Muslin and Ixtrs
me Linen uosonls, for 81 so; ready 10 put on
Finest DRESS SHIRTS made u order In To
iaot eexsnt p:anner for 81 %
Onr MEsFFEY" SHIRT, unfinished, q 70 cts ,
1soe OF Nansrtts Muslin and Extra fine Linen
bosom, L. the cheaiest Shirt in the world.
Our Mystery Shirt at rs cts, unfinished n q
good as any g SHIRT in the market
Our Mystery" Shirt fs retaied Et RSctory
wHoLEsALg urices. and Six of them Is nice Christ.
mas Gift,
The GREAT SOUTHERN SHIRT, cpKx Fsoxz.
terry"
Our 81 Shirt. resdy to put on is worth double In
money, but We are compelled to reduce Stock at our
Factory IA Baltimore, rs We about TO build q
large ADDITION thereto, and desire 20 carry Ieeo
siocs whilst the building is IN progress
novatr MFGINNISs'. 100z II street M.sc.
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WE WOULD CALL special attention of tho,a
Wishing carriages or blggtes 70 the ADVERT 80
ment OF Birch Rooeg, Ii auction colQaln az
this date
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DIG DRIVES.
- BRODHEAD & co.
959 Pa. ace, bet 9Th and lath sts,
Ofer CachLLIre lie Alma Black Si,S at al vould
be very cheap at . IS.
Also, Quiet Gros Grain Black Six az 81 IS which
IL less tran many importers ask for the same
grade of Silk in 5-piece lots.
Also, Beautiful Shade OF Grenat or Rordeau Satin
at 81 u per yard, and Beautiful Back Satin.
cleo yard. '
Also, Slk face. Brown Velvets, at 81 81; worth "a
and Beautiful Black Velvet at 81 ~ ana up
worth 81 on.
Also, Atwood Black French Cashmeres fortginal
oye snd dnuble-wldth), 45c. per yd and mp.
Also, Na1usutta, ~ Bleached Cotton. Zoe yd ana
Clark's best 200-yard spool Cotton. Sc (sir
spoos 25c ~
Also, host of other Bargains too numerous Tn nen
tiop, IN Beautiful First-class Dress Goods &c,
&c Call early and eIsmine our stock
1anl7-tr BROnHEsDN m
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MAGNIFICENT article OF beef Will, Ia ofraraa
Ior sale on tomorrow. Saturday. by Mr.. John r.
keley, from his stands Nos. 62s 6l9 $50 Center
market, and 206, a)S y. L. market being from
tne cattle so much admired at the IesSb1rr
Fair, and lately on exhibition at the CIinfo5
House. ~ WIZ Nii-A'o-i
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SA.E TOUR MONEY in expenditures for
youths, boys and cbIldren,s clnfhino nv MAJ,
ing your purchases at the Boys Clothing House
OF r. Robinson Co, 909 Pennsylvania avenue
a. Trey nave greatly reduced the prices on al
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MESsRs. GEO. M. OYSTER, JR, BRO. propr,-
etors OF the Park market, corner 18th street and
Massachusetts avenue northwest has serlre1
one " OF thOse nne cattle slaughtered by Mr. John
X. Kelley, and OF which they will ofYer to their
customers and others on tomorrow, Saturday
from the above named place Of business.
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THE "Court OF st. James" has chosen BOIL
NIGER Champagne for its special CONSUMPTION,
and orders for upwards Of two-thirdS OF the en-
tire quantity required are now for this brand.
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1000 YARDS OF

1000 YARDS OF
HAMBURG EMBROIDERY. DIRECT FROM
THE IMPORTER,
2s.At.6.s. 10. 70. Is. Is. 20. 2sc. and up.
Fine CORDED PIQUES, 10 cts. Fer YARD
PLAID NAINS0O6S, IL, Is. Is, 40 81.
lME ~ Hlphp NA1NSOOKS Is a 20 d
IOSSDALE CAMBRIC, 12Ss cents
PLAIN MAIN SOCKS. all weights
BtaChec TAtLE DAMASKS an lina1 so * en-
62. -. 81. 81 TER yard w. u.s. w
Unbeschet TABLE LINENS. all linen, IS. 30. 81,
., Write CkoTCHEr QUILTS. 50, CD, IS, 81, s.,
ALlsLINtN TOWELS from 10 10 lay5 cents
turkey h.d TABLE LINENS o. 80. Sc
NAPkINS, tlan White and Goiorai r-orlers
60 CAsSlMERsS ior men and boys wear, Is, 81 &C.
CARPETS al cyst
BLANKETS II cost
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GEORGETOWN ADV'M'TS,
COAL AND WOOD.

GOA L. AND WtDtD.
n h. MAC LEoD,
Ds DEALER IN KINDS
WOOD AND COAL,
fel3-lm Cor lst and n SITS. NV.
GOAL And WOOD.
NOW Is TIE TIME TO BUY.
Call at our vharves, foot OF 9TH St, aud see for
yourself COAL constantly arriving. WOOD Of all
kinds. Iargp toch and far Prices
Sole manufacturers of SteI henson's Patent Bum
died KINDLING WOOD. The only Kintiling Wood
having a Fire LIGHTER with every bundle.
STEPHENSON BRO,
Seventh Str 1t Wharf.
Branch Office, 18th and Penn'a avenue. sep30-tr
" JOHNSON BROTHERS,
WOOD. TELIPHosIc CONNECTIONS COAL.
Full Weight
COAL. Best Quality. WOOD.
Low Prices.
WOOD Prompt Deliveries COAL
MAIN Office, vLaryes. mill and depot connected with
M town offices by TELEPHONE
With une,lualed facilities and advantages for eco-
nomlcaily conducting the wood and coal trade,
WbarNes, factory extensive store yards enabling IN
70 stock up largely when coal ia lowest; Offices
nIouebout ilie city, and al in immediate comDlni-
Cauon lnsurlng prompt attention to orders, We are
TO offer to our patrons the best varieties Of
ne1en per We insure o strictly pure coal, OF 2,240
JOHNSON BROTTIFRR
Main office. mill and depot foot OF 18th. ian and
l4lS 18th ST. NV. and 22l Pa ave- se iyIStr
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(T&LICoES. 4. 5 and &c yard
" Calico Remnant, 25c round
Cottons, 4, s. e, z, & and Toe yard
Injecting Cotton, lSc yard.
NNasslneres for Men and Boys. Csc tn 81 yard.
White aId Red FlannclS. III to zoe ward
Mine. DeInorest's Reliable Patterns
jan2Otr JOS. b. BAILEY, cor, sfb 4 y sfs "a
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THE JAIL-The grand jury yesterday paid
visit to the jail. and On returning presented a
report to the court, in which they say: The
cleanly and healthful condition OF the cells, the
good quality and generous quantity of the food
the perfection of the heating and ventilattng
whatever for the grand Jury to call attention to
as being capable Of Improvement"
The jail is Il model institution Of the kind"
The court remarked that perhaps its healthful-
ness had something to do with the increase of
crime.
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G. NJ. TOWSON,
636 Peansyiv4nis drenup,
jan27-tr Routt, siIa ....- -,,.

DRY GOODS.
II IRE CHEAP CASH STORR
one care I-COd yard wide Cotton, &c
One case AEdfosccRpin Cotton, &c
Ore case Nst,-lItta Cotton, lDc
oue case - 4 Bieschei Shooting 90c
, One case Nars"llles Spreads, never sGld for lesp
ulan -. - "u 10000 yds. Hambur, FGce and In
sertIs, frclu Be up. larse lot OF Misses Hose on
our coLnt-r, sod at - and 81, now It, All fancy
winter Dre-s Goods AZ Black S:lh IS 90 il ~
LOO, ll5. 10 aud $3.50 3-button kifs al { hut.
ton hlds, 81 % 6button Kids, 81 15 rarity shades
No Goods sold except for Cash, an3 all Goods war
ranted az Represented. LUrTRELL 4 WINE,
lan23tr 1880 Pa. 0pe., corner 2Oth NJ
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Pixies TOothGche Drops cure toOthache In one
minute. Sold by all druggists at % cents.
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HAMBURG EMBROIDERY from 2, 3, 4.5ss n
IL, 10 10, Is 20, rs cts; corded piqueS. 10 cts
Sneehe0 naihsooks, 1879 cents; LonSdale cam,
Die, 10 and 121G cts; plain nainsooks mar
Sellles, lace striped nainsooks, is cts: table
linens, napkins, doylies, towels, white Counter
Pennsylvania avenue y t''
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ALL Wool double blankets reduced to A.. 80
per pair; bed comforts reduced to 81. 90; balance
OF carpet stock at cost to make room for new
spring goods: caSsimeres for boys wear, o. 80
81, so, 81, IS cts; 2I wide best sheeting cotfon
70 and 70 cts, at TOwsOn's dry goods and CARPET
store, CSC Pennsylvania avenue, south side. +
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ADJUSTMENTS.

MUSICAL AND LIrEnc.SY ENTER.
4A MENT TONIGHT
At METROPOLITAN M L. CHUKCH
Admission, Is cents ,ts
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GOOD ENGRAvINg.-There is nothing adds
SO much to the comfort OF home as a few GOOD
engray1ngs upon the wall. To secure them we
would advise you to attend the sale at $50 Cor
coran building, at and to-day A great many
OF the choicest works will be offered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-02-07

THE CASE OF STRONG ACT. THE DISTRICT was
resumed In the Court in General Term this
morning, and Mr.. Riddle, for the defendant
concluded his argument about - o'clock and the
case was submitted. In his argument he con-
Tended that the plaintiff having disposed OF the
ponds he was estopped from claiming any fur
sci who had signed the stipulation. The de-
ciSiOn is reserved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-02-07

WASHINGTON AND GEORGETOWN RAILROAD
STA1EMENT.-The annual statement of receipts
Georgetown railroad, for the year ISIS, were
forwarded to Speaker Randall yesterday as
follows: -ReceiptS-Balance January l. 1878,
from bonds issued, S12O.OOO; from other sources,
A.641.50. Total, S467, 654 O2. Expenditures
Georgetown depot building, $4,000; 14th-street
denGs, $4,000; bonds. 5000; general expenses.
$219, 49, balance, 1926 81 Total, sl6 Is l.O2