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Condensed Locals.

The case OF J. A. Hoffman (bankruptl has
been dismissed.
The Court In General Term today adjourned
TO Monday week (2uth ins0.
MIS- Is. y. Lockwood the weli-knOwn woman
lawyer. on saturday gayea dinner TO the bailiffS
OF the court, at her residence.
The reports OF the police lieutenantS this morn
ing for the "a preceding hours showed only one
arrest. and that a common drunk"
Nothing has been developed in the Govern
ment printing office robbery case. The detec-
tive officers seem to appear Sanguiue that the
whole matter Will soon be Unravelef however
NesSTS. &crrick g Morris have for George c.
FobeS a co. entered suit against John A..
Walsh for work done for i3YainaTd 4 Rice. con-
tractors for dredging the channel OF the Poto-
mae river. for WHOM Walsh was the financial
agent. and on whom ETanard & Rice had given
an order for S3.l9f,o.
The Washington correspondent q the Cincin-
natl Gazette says that .'BOTgeS. the Brazilian
minister, seems 90 Ge charitably inclined. mas
much as he Is reported to have sent each Cath
Ole Institution iii the clty-and their name is
leg1on-a ton of coal 1"r a Christmas present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-06

Is YOUR PREJUnICE SO deep seated as to pre-
vent You from trying Dtrang's Rheumatic REM
edy for rheumatism?
Let2tle's Headache Specific is perfectly harmless:
cures In the shortest possible time.
SHRIEks FROM THE BATrLE-FfEID are not surer
signs that work of destruction is going on
than the coughing with which churches, thea
ters- private dwellings at this season reSound.
Arrest the lunG-deStTeying paroXysmS with
Hates Honey Of Horehound and Tar. The bane-
fciai effects are immediate and certain.
Plies Tocth0che Drops cure too;hache in one
minute. Sold by all druggists ct 25 cents.
FOR UPWARDS OF THIRTY YEARS Hrs. WINS
toio's Soothing Syrup has been used for children
lt correctS aciaity OF the stomach, relieves wind
colo, regulates the bowels, cures dySentery and
diarrhGa, whether arising from teething or
other causes. An cid and weE-tried remedy.
rs cents bottle.
To LADIES AND GENTIEMEN.-We wish to cal
attention TO A. Ftscher'S Chemical Securing and
Dyetng Establishment, No. COG G 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 eGualled by those not pos
seSSing these facilities. Gents suits cleaned
for So. n. B.-Lace curtains cleaned from 81
up to $50 a window. Wool blankets from so
cents to 81 a pair, by cleaning o number re-
ductiOn in price. Satisfaction guaranteed. His
dry cleanser removes grease spots effectually
from any article, and careful pressing gives
them an appearance as II newly made.
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Anausenlents. &c.

NATIONAL THE4TER.-Eaverly'S united mas
lcd9m mlnstlels, the largest combination OF the
Kind ever formed, will be at the National this
week. commencing tonight. The company
numbers forty persons, aud comprises some of
the best minstrel talent in the country. The
programmes Will be changed nightly. What
Hayerly's Company does Will be new and
original. There is fun in store for tie patrons
OF the National this week
FGRD'S OPERA HOCSE-The 21-hOur walk he
tween Miss May Marshall and VIM Crawford
commences at Ford's opera House Wednesday
evening, at soclock. Miss Marshall is plucky
and gOOd-lOOking, and las made a brilliant
record as pedestrian. MI. Crawford's record
is also good ole. An exciting and Interesting
contest Is expected between the two. Miss Mar
shall las outwalked Won Hiilern. and several
maze pedestrians and does not propose to lose
her laurels in Washington il she can help it.
Cpd FELLOWS HALL.-Despite the extreme
cod weather, the Midgets began their leYee an
this hall this afternoon. They had an excellent
audience General Mite, aged IA, and weighing
. pounds, IS dignitied little gentleman; Miss
Is lively little lady. They receive with ease
aid grace Their leVees Will be every after
neon and evening, and. OF course, everyone wiz
Wart TO see the smallest living specimens OF
humanity. The story of Hop Only Thumb
is not so hard TO believe after seeing the Mid
gets
THEATER CoMIQUE.-The Comique has an
entirely new bill this week, and many new
faces viii be seen during the performance, The
Old fayoriteS viii also be recognized. The
management has succeeded in making this
place OF amusement firSt-claSS variety theate,.
FOURTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.-A course of
SIX lecture entertainments, on Instructive sun
Jects. is TO be given here as follows: January =
Christian Civilization. January 15-Recol-
lections from BEYOND the Sea. January IL
Isabel IN the Wilderness. January oS-Cap-
tivity OF the Jews; The 'Lost Tribes Fec.
Iuary THE Restoration OF the Jews Feb
TuaTy 1.-THE Character OF the Scotch Cove
nanteIS.
INTERNATIONAL POSTAL CARD CHESS TOUR-
NEY.-The score is still even, viz: America, Is.
Great Britain, 10: drawn, 8. The managers OF
the teams give the following widely differing
estimates OF the final result:
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ShecSe H. buI 'fieaSe SWIM QUIZ
eEs Hebrew Sabbath schools. the first in Neya-
ga. has Just been established in Newark and
Reno.
Fs-The mayor OF Norfolk, Va, will here after
impose fine OF $50 upon every person found
carrying razor.
Es A bill for the reclamation of the Roman
Campagna is now before the Italian Chambers
sS Boston women are beginning to follow
the Princess LOuiseS fashion of Carrying small
cane.
Seven of the children OF Mr.. Charles
morse, OF PlafnVille, VT, died in two weeks, of
d1phtheria.
Benz. Green has been arrested in Boston
for forging the name OF Lieut.. Webster L. S
A., to pay account of $500.
re petition is in circulation in San Francis
co Tor the reappOintment OF DR.. Linderman as
director Of the mint.
es Talmage went to see Madame Anderson
the great walking lady, of Brooklyn, He was
much interested in her performance but did not
stay long.
The republican members of the Pennsyl-
wanna House or Representatives in caucus. Sat
uIday evening, nominated Hon. H. NJ. Long.
OF Allegheny county, for Speaker.
~ Robert Geaton has been ,iled in s.. 600 at
bangor, Me-, to be tried for manSlaughter in
killing Frank McAlvery, last Saturday.
EsSmith y. Bellows, prominently identified
with the New York Gas Company, drooped
dead, CT heart disease, On board the steamer
City of Hartford, at New York, Saturday.
"a Two companies OF United States cavalry
and one hundred armed citizens will preserve
ofdef at the hanging Of the Indian murderers
at the Umatilla reservation, Oregon, Saturday
ss- At Shamokin, Pa. Katie Boyle a child
was burned 10 death by her clothes taking ire
and at fremont. Pa, q little daughter OF John
core was choked to death by a walnut kernel
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CIRcrIT Cor-RT-.E,d1e Co-tte

CIRCUIT COURT-Judge Cartier.
saturday the following cases were up:-John-
default. Browne agt. Salter, demurrer SUI
tanned. Hyatt agt. Jordan; discontinued by
plaintiff. Abbott Downing q Co. agt Moran ct
al: new trial denied. McNeir agt. Lochman:
Bank agt. Smith; motion to set aside judgment
granted; leave to plead. Herr & CresWell agt.
Charter oak Life Insurance Company; motion
10 quash overruled; appeal prayed bond fixed
at $3.50.
To-day, the trial OF the case of Hoffman agt.
washington Market Company was resumed.
EoUITT CoURT-J,,dge Macarthur.
saturday, in re BanwOOd: motion to set aside
order of December IS denied. F. S. and Il. Com
pany agt Barrett; submitted. Fletcher agI.
SnelDy; motion oyerruled to vacate order over
mlttee appointed to divide estate and cause
referred to the auditor. F. S and T. Company
agt EandenbuTg Crawford; time for executing
order of November 25 extended thirty days'
Seal agt: Naylor; objection OF defendant to
question by complainant sustained.
POLICE COURT-Judge Shell
To-day, David Henson, a c0lored boy vagrant
was sent down for 90 days. Lynch Murphy
disorderIy forfeited collateral s.. John Wells
and WIN. Wells, charged with stealing severa
articles Of clothing from the residence of Gen
r. D. townsend. An overcoat belonging to the
defendant was recovered by the police, ana i.
was shown that other OF the articles missing
were offered in pawn by him ar a pawn shot,
on PenhSy wanna avenue; six months In iaii
I1ii'dii"OCu, COiUItI- larceny OF Il trunk
and its contents belonging to Mary Bolton re.
SONG on 9th street southeast, VINO testified
that she employed Smallwood, Il hand cart
man, 70 20 10 Georgetown to her sisters aud
she came across this man near the American
House on ith street and gave him a written Or
3eI promising 10 pay him on his return She
hiu hot seen MN since, until the police arrested
MN, ana mad not seen the trunk The trunk
contained all her personal clothing, miscela-
neous articles, &C., worth at least $780, She rec0g-
nLeu nm at once AFTER his arrest as the man to
whom she gave the order Mrs Brown the
SISTER sister OF complainant, residing in Georgetown,
!estliled that two men came for the trunk. de-
nver,nS her sisters order. She could not recog-
was IuTther continued to give defendant oppor-
tuntty to bring in witnesses
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LOCAL NEWS.


NfHss*G c<Css HVs4sfG Fts
National ThsdteT.-TiaycFiy'S Ministries.
Thedter CcRljgue-VarietieS.
Odd Fe!letcs' HGU.-The wonderful Midrats
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1910 GREAT 1910
1910 PENNsYLVANiA 1910
ROUTE
TO THE NORTH, WEST. AND SOUTHwKHr.

1878 $ssESsan. 1873
10 THE NORTH. WEST. AND SOUTHWEST
Double Track. Steel Rails.
SPLENDID SCENERY. MAGNIFICENT EoUIPKxS1.
In Effect DECEMBER 18TH ISIS
TRAINS LEAVE WASHINGTON. from Depot
Pittsburs and the West. 10 10 m day. with Par
lor Car to Pittsburs aad Sleepils Cars from
is0 pm daily. with Palace Oar to Ghicsso
BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC RAILROAD.
~ EsEs and tie SoEtS: = % F.sni asily: s1Ssgs
wiIiiamspport Loci Haven. and Elmira. q lo:io
sor EeS sa4 YORK sH san ss so and 10 pm
daily. with Palace Cars attached Limited Ex-
press Of Pullman farlor Cars. $50 Am daily.
ecr. Brooslyn. T. Y, all through trains connscs ct
a6ordins direct transfer to Fulton street. avoid.
mg double ferriase and journey scrs0 New
FOR Philsdsiphia. I:so. 8 80 and Io:ls r. N. daily
Cor Rshs% Espress 80 s daily EXCEPT sInd.y
daily EXCEPT Sunday; o:l0 m. so. so Tao
For Pores creeE Iins. TOO = m. and no p. m.
for Aan s; 100 n and 4.,O p m daily. s,.
%Sy SSP sfExAsDRiS asS WISHING hh
For i Hss.a naaihh g ss1onanI1s.a.n.
s:IE' sndii 80 p IN m On saDdsy At . m. and
For kesIond and the South. $50 m. ana 20 D.
For c. 0.R r., 40 p. m daily.
rrsns y ba r A,TI.pdrA ieE w.snl,sson. 500.
On Sunday st 90 and 10 a. I., a nd is D. ~ "a NJ
Ticket information, sleepin aud I.rlor car a.
onI,coss Ions can be procured at toe ufces norfh.
sAst corner q Thirteenth street sDd PtnDsyiyants
syenoe; northeast corser of Sixfh ssY1f and Penn
Pc lett for checking Of baggage TO drt nation from
~ 3; JTE!AlRNEE. Genera. Passenger Assu.
-a--o ,oonsoS. General Msnea,s-r nov9
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CITY ITEMS.

TEE GREATEST PART OF THE ANNUAL CONTRACT
fCr supplying Her MaJeSty'S Troop Ships with
Champagnes has been awarded TO Mr. Bollinge-
for his 4. DRY" Extra quality.
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4 lsIhiGA AID every kind of ORNAMENTAL
~ rkAFHESS, dyed and Manufactured "a a.
5000 ssIAgLisHMENT, GIG stis stresf cpro.
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LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.


feTtNys
Editor .StGr:-In order TO relieve the intense
suffering Of the poor and destitute, and to at
least keep them from freezing during this
weather, would it not be an act OF charity for
one or more of the churches TO open their
afford a warm place of refuge In order to make
the suggestion practical, let such as are willing
to keep open house send their names and loca-
ton to the police statioa. HUMANITY.
For the Skaters.
Editor Star:-You will do great kindness to
the many lady skaters in this city If You will.
through the columns OF your paper, suggest
that the surface of :. Babcock Lake be flooded
with water. so as to give a smooth surface for
skating, it being much cut up and besides. Is
covered with SlUSh and snow
Respectfully, S X ATEs,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-06

THE FIREMEN'S INSURANCE COMPANY today
elected the following directors: A. A. Wilson,
Thos Parker. A. Rothwell, VIM. f. Howard,
Joseph Redfern, VIM. j. Wilson, E. G. Davis
Daniel kolb, Frank Hume, Fla. Lutz, jr, Samuel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-06

AsToNISHING.-In this issue will be found all
advertisement Of a speciality by Reeds Sons
fist OF the kind ever issued by their house The
purity and great age of the article alone in
duceS them TO make the advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-06

n b. CROSS, JR..
LUMBER, WOOD, COAL.
DOORS SASH, BLINDS, MOULDINGS, &c.
Office $40 Market Space, Board of Trade Roomsr0
Principal offices. Wharf, Depot and Planning Mill,
foot 4th St east.
Orders left with Messrs. p. P LITTLE & CO, Gro
GERS, corner and 9Th SITS. Sc. and THOS. w
SMITH, 4th and Pa. ave. east, will receive prompt
attention. oct14-3Iuf
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EsxH FOR CHRISTMAS. EIs1n
TOY TRUNKS,
Ladies' Dress franks Mems Sole Leather and Folio
Trunks, Ladies' and Mems SatcheIs, Travelling
Bags. Shawl Straps, Harness. Robes. Horse Covers.
Whips. &C. &C, at low prices for cash. at the Prac-
teal Manufaetory o.
JAMES g. TOPHAM,
425 9TH street. Joining Odd Fellows Hal.
REPAIRING.
Trunks Covered, and Trunks and Harness thor
oushly Repaired by good Worhmen. docI3-tr
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RAILROADS.
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
THE GREAT DOUBLE TRACR,
National Route and Short Line 60 ths
North, Northwest. West
and Southwest.

DOUBLE Th1Ohs
xationa! Route and short Line 60 the
and So1thWsst.
To take effect Sunday. Nov. II. 1879
LEAVE WASHINGTON3
10 90 . m.-New York, Philadelphia, and Boston
Express I7H Elioot. City; On Sunday 70 Baitlmose
Junction; Jessqp's. Hanover. and Elk RIDGE
8 so a m--Baitiinore, Annapolis and Way. Pied.
mont, Strasbars, Winchester. Haserstown. and
r. 40 a M baltimore and Laurel Express
s:lC = mmPoint Of Rocks, p1ssd5ont str.sburs.
80 a. NEW York, PHiisdsIPhiS. ston and R.y-
Gmore Express PdrIoyy Car 70 New York ada
rs IS to9s Ghieso Columbus
and Plttseurs Express. Frederick, Hagsrstowp
Car to ssulton f,ilman ' car g cino fonsa
daily daily Grafton to sandussy. d.Dy. except sat
- 90 q m;-on Sunday only. Baltimore. Annapolis
10 90 a m.-Baltimore Express Steps at Bladens-
burg. College, Beltsy1ile, Laurel. Annapolis juno
ton. Jessup's and Hanover.
,2:l9 m-Baltimore. Annapolis, Ellicott City and
sl:so p. m-New York. Philsdelphis and Boston
Express Stops at Laurel
Il :S5 p: m on Sunday only for AAItnore and Way
$50 ,. nl.-Bslttmore, Blasensburs, ana Laurel
Express Frederick via Relay. Stops at Annap-
t4s5 p. n3.-Point Of Rocks, Frederick. Hsxerstown,
winchester and Way Stations On Sundays 70
Point of Rocks and Way Stations only.
40 2. m--Bsltimore. Annapolis aud Way sta-
EIpreess. EIlicott City. Norfolk except sun
day. Norfolk Passengers taken! ga the Cars a.
rect 20 Boat at Canton Stop IT B,adensburE
70 80 p n@Baltirnore and Way Stations.
"a so r. n-Chics.fo and Columbus Express SLEEP
ing Cars to Chicago
n 10 p m.-Baltimore Express.
300 p. m.-PGint of Rocks and Way Stations.
g 80 r. m-St. Louis, Cincinnati, Louisville and
Pttsburg Express Pittsburg, except Sunday.
Pullman Cars.
10. Is =. n-New York, Phiadephis and Baltimore
Express Stops at Bladensburg and Laurel.
Sleeping Car TO New York. and Special 6seping
Car 10 Philadelphia
10 Daily ! On Sunday only. OsLer trains daily
except Sunday.
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THE COVRTN.

BLANKETS AND COMFORTS at factory prices, to
close stock, at TowSon'S. 635 PENNSYLVANIA ave
hue, south side, rear 7th-Adut
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MARRIAGE LICENSES have been issued TO John
W. Avefill. OF New York, and Emily A Down
ing; Alfred COthen and Josephine Yost; Robert
Clark and Angelina Walker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-06

SELLING OFF.-ClOsing out all of our immense
stock OF dry goods. Black and col0red silks re-
duced from S1.OO to 15c. Carriers, Ill Market
Space. Black silks reduced from ST 80 down to
Sl.25: our splendid black silks reduced from 81 %
down to S1.0O; checked and striped silks reduced
to &C; ladies cloaks and Broche shawls at real
cost -A1rf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-06

CARPETs-Entire stock at faotorv n-,oo,
blankets and comforts at factory prices 10
close stock, at Towson's, $50 PENNSYLVANIA ave
nCe, south side, near Tth.-1drt. wv
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Total games. /

Referring to the 43 conditional moves recently
seIt by Jacob Frech, OF this city, the ~ anarar
OF the British team writes IN the AYR {Scotlaldl
Argus Gnd Express: Though we shall be sorry
to score this game against the British. we can
not resist applauding such q remarkable feat
.Ouf KIN beyond the Sea, can ca,culatn q lii y,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-06

ELL NOT IN THE B11Is-At Fox's American
Iheater, Philadelphia, Friday afternoon, just
as Miss Fannie Louise buckingham was about
Delng strapped as Mazeppa upon her fiery I'M
tanned steed," a deputy sheriff made his appear
ance and levied upon the ANIMAL to secure an
execution against Miss buckingham for furni-
ture Dill contracted years ago. After cOnsllta-
ton II was agreed that Miss Buckingham should
turn the horse over to the sheriff after the per-
torrance saturday evening. Miss Buckingham
protested that the horse belonged to her brother
In Baltimore, and It was expected he would
appear and claim the beast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-06

DEEDS IN FEE have been filed as foI!ows:-
F. s. and t. Co. TO Frank Brown, lot H. so. 1884,.
SS35. Howard University to G. w. BaIloci. lot
l9, block 4, OF bingham Place; 8 A. II,
shepherd ct al, trustees, to the North Presby-
terrain church, lots to II, square s61: s. A
and +. Hyde, trustees, to T. A. Tracy lots V
ana W, square 1872; s5I5. Sallie s. Barrett to B
H. w rner, lot Is, square $40; - Commits
sioners OF the +. S. and I. Co. to Agnes Messer.
lou ~, square as; 81 $50. r. W. DoWnman TO j.
IL. Davidson, lot Is, square 22S: s. 500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-06

The WASHINGTON MARKET Co o-day elected
the following directors: Matthew g. Emery
Nehemiah G. Ordway, VIM. E. Chandler, Ed
ward X. Tinker, Hallet KilbOurn. Samuel
Smoot, Moses Kelly, Preston S. Smith, Jacob
II. Ella. Reuben b. Clark, John II. Varnei Ben
Iamin ID. Whitney, Samuel w. Currlden The
last two named are in place of Mr.. CONWAY. de
cl1ned and Mr.. Gushing, deceased
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-06

THE ASSEMBLY OF BULGARIAN MOBILES which
will assemble at 1irnOva. January IS, and elect
viii comprise the presidents Of superior aud in
feriOr Administrations, municipal ard judicial
councils OF all the Bulgarian commune3. and
VIII number 124 representatives. The second
class VIII be composed OF 100 members elected
by the people, each representing TO- 900 inhabit-
ants. The third class viii consist Of Bulgarian
oiSnopS, l Greek bishop, multi, and grand
rabbi. In addition to these $50 Prince D0nlu-
kon korsakon will nominate 80, selecting it is
beheved, dozen Turks, so that the Turkish
element VIII be proportionately represented
eET The Nofristown Herald notes that the
poppy and the mummy came from the East.
1F-The New York Netrs thinks tho erection
OF tail edifices has inele lSed heart disease,
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IOKK.-Scarlet fever is now recognized as cpl
demic in New York, and diphtheria is calling
the former were 225, and Of the latter not quite
half that number, from which there were SO and
81 deaths. The health department has become
instructed to watch closely the spread of these
diseases, and report causes in Ventilation, de
| fective drainage, &c. The dIsinIectinr corps
are fumigating all tenement houses where CON
| tagious diseases are reported, and children in
whose homes these diseases exist are not ad
mitted to the schools
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-06

EDWIN +. BROOKS.
Fifteenth street,
CORCORAN BUILDING.
HOLIDAY PRESENTS
FANCY DROP LIGHTS and SHADES; Also,
NEW STOCK OF PATENT BRASS and PORCE~
LAIN OIL LAMPS. all of the latest Patterns and
Style of Finish.
Sole Agent for the gale of Messrs Mitchell Vance &
Co.'s Celebrated
GAS FIXTURES.
A large stock Oh hand.
a. Guarantee entire satisfaction.
Agent for Dr. CoIburs EvAPORATORS. declasr
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CATFo1IC NoTEs. Archbishop Gibbons. OF
baltimore, VIII administer confirmation in the
District churches as fOllows:-January 49, ST
STEPHENS ard st. Peters; January 90 Convent
OF the Visitation; January 81. St Mary's; JanU-
airy zt, ~. Patrick'S and st. Matthew's: FebrrI-
airy 2. 81. DcminicS and immaculate COncen
ton: February 9, St. AloySiuS ana st. AuclIt
tines. .-..Rev. s. f. Ryan, who has arrived
Lere TO start church in Uniontown, was. he
with purse OF $3.50, (which he gave at onna To
the poor OF the parish), also Silver altar SCI.
vice, ard ether gifts. THE forty hours de-
votion commenced With grand high mass yes
terday at 81. AlOysiUs church. Father Nor
gan. o. $. D., has succeeded Father Sheridan as
assistant pastor at st. Dominic's church.
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ATTEMPTED SUICIDE BY Observation-Disclosures
Henry, living at No. q D street, while intOyi
Gated, about o'clock yesterday afternoon
made an attempt to commit. suicide by hanging
himself with leather strap. His wife was in
earnest let him dangle for few minutes, and
not until he commenced getting black in the
race dld she realize that he was in earnest. She
then called for help, and Vim. H. Brahler ran
Id and cut tie strap and let him down. Doctors
ADAMS ard Nailor were called in, and worked
over nm Tor several hours before pronouncing
him cut OF danger
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-06

GUARDING THE VAN.-In view of the fact that
recently some OF the prisoners in the van run
ming between the courthouse and the iaii have
picked the locks OF their handouts, Major Nor
gan mas recommended, as additional protection,
recommendation the marshal concurs. 1t is
not thought that the Department OF Justice Will
approve Of the recommendation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-06

FIRE AT SOLDIERS HoME-Saturday night
OflcerS Rhodes and White dis covered fire I'm
the green house attached to the Soldiers Home
ana Win the aid or some OF the soldiers extin-
guished 1t. The damage to the flowers and
building Is estimated at about 81, 200. No alarm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-06

AccIDESTs.-Benjamin Strothers, a coIo,ed
driver employed at Johnson Brot hers coal ward
lth, between and p streets, was run over by
the cart he was in charge Of Saturday after
noon. Dr. b. b. Adams, who rendered medical
assistance, pronounced his injuries very serious.
AS >. z. Priest was on his way to his home
In the county Saturday, his wagon was blown
terry, and he was severely injured DIR. Stone
rendered medical aid, and he was afterwards
sent 10 his home In Montgomery county Md