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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-18

SENTENCES OF IMPRIsONAENr.-Int the Crimi-
nal Court, Judge James, this morning. Henry
Temple, alias Turner. OF Alexandria, convicted
was sentenced to the Albany penitentt ary for
six years. William Briscoe, convicted of a.
sauiting Officer Boyle, was sentenced to one
year at Albany. William Ward, convicted OF
the same offence, was sentenced to six months
In JAIL William H. Smith, alias Thornton Har-
ris, pleaded guilty to second offence of petit
larceny, and was sentenced to one year at
Albany
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O1TIcURA REMEDIES are prepared by wKEKs q
POTTER, Chemists and Druggists. $50 Washington
street, Boston. and are for sale by ali Druggists.
Price for CUTICURA, a Medicinal Jelly. Snail boxes.
so cents large boxes. 81. CUrIoURA REsoLvENr,
the new Blood Purifier. 81 per bottle. OUrIcURA
MKDIcrNAL TOILET Soar, IS cents. CuTIcURA
MEDICINAL SHAVING SOAP, Is cents: in bars. for
BARRIERS and large consumers, 80 cents.
U-AH mailed free receis,s Of price
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DIARIES, 1881, Milans', 7th st., near f.

Masonic ELICTIoN-At the annual convoca-
ton Of Columbia Commandery No. 2, Knights
Templar, last night officers were elected fol
tne ensuing year as follows: Eminent com
mander, William 81. Brown; generalissimo, ID.
late, j. c. Allen; senior warden. j. II. Allen;
junior warden, Z. II. Chamberiin; treasurer
Seorge Gibson; secretary, A. T. Longley; war
Gen, =. 4. Robinson; captain Of guard, G. r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-18

Levi Calk1ns desired to take q second wife at
vernon, Wis, before his first wife had been dead
month. He could induce no clergyman or
1t himself reading the service In the presence Of
witnesses.
A young girl left Dubuque for New Zealand
over year ago. on the summons OF her sweet
there. She has returned alone aid unmarried.
Finding the man evidently disappointed be
cause she was not as handsome as when he had
last seen her, she promptly released him.
These cold mornings are favorable for abbre-
Waited salutationa The latest Ia: cocoa
morn" morn" "Horn this norm" mo
horn" "Good morn. "
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Psoriasis.

Thomas Delany, Memphis, Tenn, says -"
have been afflicted for nineteen years with Psorfa-
sis, and have spent hundreds of dollars for doctors
and stuff they call blood purifiers Doctors did not
know what to call my disease. / would scratch
nights until scratched myself raw, then it would
dry and form into scales which would all be
scratched OFF next night and so have been
completely cured by the CurIcUR, REMEDIES"
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Leprosy.

81. E. Carpenter, ESQ.,. Henderson, N. Y, cured
OF Psoriasis or Leprosy. OF twenty years standing
by the CuTIoURA REsoLvENT internally, aud o.
TICURA and CUTICURA Soap externally The most
wonderful case record. Cure certified to before
a Justice of the Peace and prominent citizens. All
afflicted with Itching and Scaly Diseases should
send to us for this testimonial In full.
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8ANFORD'S
RADICAL CURB
FOR CATARRH.

EANFoRD's RADICAL CURE, CATARRHAL SOLVENT
and IMPROVED INHALER, with specific directions
may now be had of all druggists. neatly wrapped in
one package, for one dollar. Ask for SANfoRD's
RADICAL CURE.
This economical and never failing treatment in
SANITY cleanses the nasal passages OF foul mucous
accommodations, subdues Inflammation when ex-
tending to the eye, ear and throat, restores the
senses Of sight hearing and taste, when affected,
leaves the head deodorized. clear and open. the
breath sweet. the breathing easy, and every sense
In grateful and soothed condition. Internally
administered, 1t permeAtes every fluid of the body
cleansing the entire mucous or membranous sys-
tenn through the blood. which it purifes Of the
acid poison always present in Oatarrh. It builds
up the enfeebied and broken down constitution,
robs the disease Of its virus, and permits the for
nation Of health restoring blood Hundreds Of
testimo mails attest to the wonderful curative
properties of this economical, safe, agreeable ana
never failing remedy.
General Agents,
WEEKS & POTTER,
Boston.
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Eczema.

E. a. Drake, Esq. Detroit. Mich, suffered be-
yond all description from skin disease which ap-
peared on his hand, head. and face, and nearly de-
stroyed bis eyes, The most careful dectoring failed
to help him. and after all had failed he used the
CUTIcURA REsoLvEST internally, uUTIcuRA and
CUTIoURA SOAP externally, and WAS cured. and
has remained perfectly well to this day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-18

TIE Bogus GUIDE. James Boyd, who was be
fore the Police Court some two weeks ago and
hned go for swfndling a cOuntryman by the
hTee-card monte game has got into trouble
again. Yesterday he was seen by some citizens
making himself familiar with stranger who
resented TO the stranger that Gen. Grant and
party or Indians had gone over In Virginia to
have dinner at prominent mans house and
that be had authority TO invite friend to par
ticipate. He and his intended victim were
taken In custody by Officer Breen Just as they
were about 10 cross the Long Bridge, but as
stranger, he could not be held on q charge or
winding. There Is stin another charge
gafnst him on which he Is held for a hearinp.
nbe charge or vagrancy was placed aoainst
Boyd by Officer Breen. as he could NOT be
charged with robbery. he was let out on de-
posting go collateral, and this morning. In the
Police Court, failing TO answer when called, his
collateral was forfeited.
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Acknowledge men Is.

WASHINGTON, 23d November 1880.
Received from the Washington Beneficial En-
GOV ment Association the sum of one Thousand
dollars Isl ,0O0), being the amount of insurance
due me In consequence OF the death of my late
husband, Jacob c. Miller.
CATHERINE MILLER, 919 G street n. W.
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"WIDow BEDOTT'' is drawing the largest
houses OF the season at Ford's. Tonight closes
her engagement.

WASHINGTON CATTLE MARKET.-fHeld every
wednesday. at Queenstown, On the Metropoli-
ctty-Lewis D. Means, proprietor At the
Queenstown Drove Yard yesterday 800 head of
cattle were offered, OF which 240 sold to butchers
at 3a51 cents per pound; 40 shipped and 20 re.
main over; 800 sheep and lambs sold as follows:
Sheep. 4Ha5k per pound; lambs, sac. 20 COWS
and calves brought SEALS. The state OF the
market was dull.
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RRileVanR.

Gracious! how time flies. It is almost time
for you to swear Off again.
Eggs are scarce and very high. So high, In
fsct, that hens have to stand up to set on
them.
You may be poor, you may be unknown, you
may never reach distinction. Still, you can
shut the door.
To the query of a Danbury dentist to an ap-
pncant for new set as to what sort of teeth
sne wanted, she said, something that won't
show dirt"
There was a fight imminent between two
boys on Elm street, Monday evening One OF
them darkly limited that he was bigger than
the other. The smaller. who Is the son of q
deacon, defiantly retorted:-"I don't care II
you're as big as a church debt; you can't scare
me."-Ddnbl1'u NelCS.
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COLLINS
Voltatc Electric Plastere.

No other remedy can 80 quickly assuage the most
violent paroxysms Of Pain. They distribute
throughout the nervous system gentle and con-
dnuous current OF Electricity, which instantly an
initiates Pain. vitazes Weak and Paralyzed Parts.
cures Sole Lungs Palpitation of the Heart Painful
Kidneys. Liver Complaint. Rheumatism. Neural
gia. and Sciatica. Ask for CoLLIss' voLTAIc
ELECTRIC PLAsTERs. dec15
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TRUSTEES SALE OF DRsIRABLE DWKILINo
H0UsR-Messrs. Thos. j. Fisher & Co., auc.
tioneers, Will sell, by order Of trustees, on
Monday afternoon. December Goth, at $50
O'Clock, on the premises, q nice three story
frame dwelling house, containing fourteen
rooms, being No 224 18th street southwest. in
the Immediate vicinity Of the Bureau Of En-.
craving and Printing,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-18

PRESIDENT ELECT GARFIELD, Mrs Garfield.
ter0ay afternoon from Mentor, remaining In the
Guy three or four hours, and then returning on
tne Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railroad
accommodation train. Their time while In
Cleveland was occupied in making purchases
ana caring on few friends, the General spend
lng half hour at on0Of the newspaper offfces.
bronson Alcott, the sage OF Concors, called on
the President-elect Thursday.
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SITTING BULLS SURRENDER.-Gen Terry has
adv1ces from Major Br0therton, at Fort Buford,
indicating that Scout Allison on Saturday last,
should have left Woody Mountain, with the
whole Of Sitting Bulls camp for Fort Buford.
where they will formally surrender to the U. s..
government.
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decl6-ll'

CARRIAGES CARRIAGES ~
~ CARRIAGES ~
On hand several chesp second hand sTS0IHS
COUPES. OOUPELETTS,- landau H2@zx-
LETTES, COUPE ROCKAWAYS. I.ANDAU6 and
other CARRIAGES and SLEIGHS Of various kinds.
ROB'T HI. GBAHAM,
41O-418 Sth street northwest.
"a Repairing promptly attended to. decl8-3t
ID certain cure for Whooping Cough, Group,
Coughs and Oelds. The only safe remedy for
children; Guaranteed from all narcotic poisons.
For sale by druggists. decl8-3t.
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PILES.
PILES.
DIR. 81. D. SHRADER,
OFFICE go 18th STRlET NORTHWEST. .OoRNxR q.

OFFICE gu nth STRaET NORTHWEST, OORNER g,
Cures Internal. External, Blind, Bleeding or
Itching Piies by new and universally successful
method OF treatment, without resort to the knife.
methods usually employed. ana radical and per-
manent cure guaranteed in every case or pay.
Among the many who have been treated. would
refer to the following:
Rev. Or. Deale, pastor Wesley Chapel n. T. Church.
Rev. 7. G. CLARK, 1l27 9th at.
Benz. Darniele Attorney at Law, 400 La. ave.
SAml Bacon, IT,, Grocer, Pa. ave. and 1th Ut.
w. 81. Forrest, SIG 18th ct.
F. W Royce Gas e at.
O. A. Brewer, 317 East Capitol ct.
Jno. Bot, 1871 9Th st.
j. N. Wells. 069 Il ct. o.
g. T. Ernest, 1879 9Th ct.
Anon Brown. ala st. NE.
C. G. Sailer. lie Gay st., Georgetown.
and many others. on application 1t my Office The
treatment Is attended with but very little pain, oc
caMons no loss Of time from business, and neueH
fails TO cure. Call ct Office and see certificates in
regard 70 the wonderful cures performed.
Hours-9 10 IL 8. n. and 2 10 3 p. N. Conslta-
ion fr00. 0ocl-lm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-18

CAPT. PHELPS AND Yesterday,
10 circuit Court tNo. y, Judge Macarthur a
was rendered In the replevin case of ex-Com-
missioner s. L. Phelps against Architect Tol.
man. The matter In controversy was the
ownership OF the plans OF Capt Phelps house.
writ the decision Of the question of the title to
architects plans Is the only result OF the case.
The trial OF the suit by TOlman for his commits
sions amounting to 81, POO was commenced yes
terday, and win be resumed Monday.
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LOCAL NEWS.

Amusements. &c, Tonight.
National T7aedter.-Chanfrau In kit"
F0rds Opera House.-Widow Bedott Comedy
company.
ODD FellOlcs' HGH.-Fair.
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NEW PUBLICATIONS.

One Hundred Thousand copies Of
THE WONDERFUL
CHRISTMAS sssT. NICHOLAS,
Have been provided by santa Claus Tor Christ:
mas stockings In America, aud i've thousand
for England. A charming girt-book for girl or
boy, costing only 80 cents 100 pages superbly
illustrated. For sale everywhere. -Four editions
OF last year Christmas number were demanded
1t SCRIBNER & co. n. Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-18

TIE ATTENTION of the public is called to the
sale OF holiday goods. which takes place at the
salesroom OF Walter B. Williams l. Co., on Mon
Gay, December goth, at 10 O'Clock q. M. and
O'Clock p. M, and continue each morning and
evening OF next week until all Is disposed or
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-18
Catarrhal A uectious.

Dr. Dartcy, whose lrpa Ineni OF cat lrrh and
throat affections has been ar ended with such
beneficial effects durtHg his former residence I'm
tnls cry, has returned from Europe ana re-
sumed his practice az No ca North Greene
street, where he can b. Consulted from a. m. To
pm, and 10 p m During his former resi-
deBce In Baltimore man. eases OF this disagree.
able aid insidious disease came under the doc
tors care. and II Is said fhai the results were of
highly satisfactory character.-BtlliihoyeygI
day Mars Dec naBsr lYf},
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Endymion and Its Author.


AS for "Endymion,'' to confess the truth. I
TOOK to skipping after the first twenty pages
Like most OF Lord Beaconsfields novels. the
plot Is confused one, and is entirely sub
merged In the conversations of ladies and gen
tlemen, who talk to each other seated upon
brilliant sofas. in gorgeous rooms. Here and
tnere Is q felicitous expression or well-draw
car1cature; but there Is also a Wearisome
amount OF fustian and high flown clap trap. 1
40 not think 1T even comes up to "Lothalr,'' and
1t Is far inferior to Lord Beacons1eld's early
novels. Much OF it is the sort OF
stuff which Ouida would probably have written
II, instead OF being woman she had been
man. What true taste is, few could define, for
the good taste OF one age Is the bad taste OF
another. When Lord Beacousf1eld first entered
lie, the period was florid one. 1t was an age
OF velvet coat-collars, double waisteoats, gold
chains, and sparkling rings and breast pins.
from these garish habili1nents he never has
emancipated himself They pervade the inner as
well as the outer man. They infect his thoughts
and his language, and when, as Prime Minister,
he allowed them to affect his policy, they al
most shipWrecked the state. Lord Beaconsdeld
may have excellent taste, but it is not the taste
OF the present age, and posterity alone can
Judge whether he or we are In the right.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-18

THE LITERARY AND MUSICAL entertainment
by the Jefferson Literary and Debating Society
last night was thoroughly successful affair.
The performances were appiauded to the echo
all the way through. They included music,
vocal and instrumental, by Misses Ella Craig
and Rebecca Smith, and MesSrs, George Godron
lviOlinistl and NJ. +. Thompson; defamation by
David G. Bangs; the farce OF my WifePs Bon
metz by Miss Clara Downing Miss Lulu Crane.
Miss Rebecca Bird, Miss Minnie Bird Fred. j.
Randolph, Willard +. Thompson William A.
johnson; and the farce OF .'Toby TWeedIeton's
Tail Coat" BY Miss Jennie Knight, Miss Lulu
crane; Frank b. Noyes. Lewis j. Church, VIII
liam T. Talbot, Harry F. Clark.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-18

The Ohio State Grange, In session at Colum.
the legislature aak1ng for local option law,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-18

RECEPTION TO THE COMM EDBR-IN CHIBF OF
TIE GRAND ARMY OF THE RRPCBLIC.-The Grand
Army posts turned out last night to escort Gen.
Louis Wagner commander-in-chiefo OF the Grand
Army OF the Republic who arrived yesterday
morning on his round of annual visitations
BE was accompanied by Col X. B. Beath, of
and A. G. Afford, aides. The general and hts
stan were escorted TO Masonic Temple where
formal reception was held. After the inspec-
don, Gen. wagner and Col Beath made re-
marks complimentary OF the various posts 10
this city. The eXemplif1cation OF the work was
made and five new members initiated. ban
4uet was served at Aman's about seventy per
Vim. f. W. Ross, department commander; Capt
John Il. Suter. A. A. G.; Col. w. d. Weigel.
Col y. III. Rlttenhouse, W. o. Saville, G b.
Charles II. Thomas, Of Wilson Post, No. /, b Al
more Nj
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WASHINGTON, 4th December. 1ssO.

WASHINGTON, 4th December, 1850.
Received from the Washington Beneficial En-
dowment Association the sum of one thousand
dollars 81 ,OOO), being the amount of insurance
due Winfield Dillon In consequence Of the death
OF her late brother-ln-law Daniel Leonard.
T. E. BOYLE Pastor 81. Matthew's,
Attorney for Winifred Dlllon.
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MARRIAGE LICENSES have been issued to All
gustus Williams and Caroline Green; Jos. A.
Downey and Molie E. Snapp. both of Laurel,
Prince George county, Nd; Levi johnson and
Mary Stewart, both OF Georgetown, D. c.; John
Adlung and Christiana w. Gamer,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-18

If You HAVE NOT SEEN BISHOP at Ford,s vou
have missed rare treat, indeed. Ask your
heighb0r.
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CITIZENS. government officials, public gener.
ally! Read Reeds four new advertisements; it
viii pay you. +
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CUTICURA

Wonderful Cures of Salt Rheum. Pso-
riasis Itching and Scaiy Humors.
ScrOf0la, scrOfu1Ous Sores, Ulcers,
and Mercurial Affections.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-18

Gold from England.
NEW YORK, Dec. 1S-SteaInship Celtic, from
Liverpool, brought $s7O, 600 In British gold coin
and bars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-18

MARK TWAIN having been asked to contribute
to the newspaper Issued at the fair In aid OF
abused children In Boston wrote:
'Why should l want a society for the Pre-
yention Of Cruelty to Children to prosper when
l have baby down stairs that kept me awake
several hours last night with no pretext for it
but desire to make trouble This occur
every night, and 1t embitters me, because see
now how needless it was to put in the other
burglar alarm. costly and complicated con-
trtvance, which cannot be depended upon,
because it's always getting out of order and
Won't CO. whereas although the baby Is always
getting out OF order, too 1t can nevertheless be
gels out OF order, the more it does go. Yes, I
am bitter against your society, for think the
idea of 1t is all wrong; but If you will start a
Society for the Prevention Of Cruelty to Fathe IS
/ Will write YOU whole hook
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WASHINGTON. 4th December Is

WASHINGTON 4th December, 1850.
Received from the Washington Beneficial En-
dowment Association the sum OF five hundred
dollars 4500), being the amount of insurance
due me In consequence of the death of nv late
niece Lulu Eleanor ElWood.
G.. r. EIw0oD 101 q stropt n w
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CITY ITEMS.

KNowIKDGE rs PowER-Most OF the Ills OF Life
now from ignorance IL a man knew that for
ten dollars he could procure a homtSpun suft
that would Keep him warm several winters. he
Satinet one that wOuldb keep him comfortable
or In creiitable condition for one month IL the
postmaster Of Washington city knew that for
seventeen dollars he could purchase a uniform
suit. he wouldn't agrer TO pay twenty three for
the same article. Would b.? Persons deficient
IN knowledge app rinIng Ia gentlemens
dress. VIII be posted on application TO
Gro G. HESNIN6
dlo 9Th street.
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Mrs. Sprague Not Suing for Divorce.

1H1ss SPFHgue MOI SulMS Tor D1VOrCe.
A report has been circulated recently that the
wife OF Ex-Governor Sprage, OF Rhode Island,
mao pegun suit for divorce In Brooklyn, while
Mr.: Sprague had brought similar proceedings
10 Providence. Mrs. Spragues counsel said to
n: tribune reporter yesterday: mo suit for
divorce has been begun nor contemplated by
Mrs SpTague an Brooklyn. Such report Is
utterly absurd, because no such suit could be
brought under the law either In Brooklyn or
New York, neither OF which places could be
counsel know. no suit has been begun BIZ ex.
Governor Sprague In Providence. Naturally
her counsel would receive the earliest iutima-
nations II any such proceedings on his part
were contemplated. suit for divorce will
probably be brought by Mrs. Sprague before
long, although no definite time can be stated,
either In the District Of Columbia or Rhode
Island. She can claim either of these places as
a residence. No papers have been filed In the
case" 1t Is understood however adds the Tj.i-
Ouilel. that The DaperS are In nrnnarat ion
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NOOTs-915 PENNSYLVANIA AvKNUE-OPENING
FOR THE HoLIDAYs.-Ftne lace goods, French
dolls, writing desks, fancy articles, handker.
suits.
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RosToN oath Noverohar 1901

received from the Washington Beneficial En-
oOWment Association the sum of five hundred
dollars $500. being the amount of insurance
due me In consequence of the death of Robert
E. Mcdonald. ALFRED DOWNING.
Room 80 p. o. Building, Boston, Mass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-18

MINERAL WArKRS Congress Water - The
purest and safest OF all cathartic waters. None
genuine sold on draught Avoid all coarse irri-
Eating waters, foreign and domestic; they impair
the digestive organs and kidneys t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-18

AR- CHRISTIAN ABNER Will open on Monday,
December 10th. the wel-klown cigar stand,
corner eth and street northwest, lately occu.
pied by MI. Loughran, with fresh and choice
stoef Of cisars ana t0haceQ, /