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Destrucfixe Fire in Connec,icu,

WATERBURY, DEPOT, CONN.,, Feb. 10. The
spoon factory, comprising a portion Of the
Booth and Hayden works Of this city, was en-
ttrely destroyed by fire this morning, About
100 hands were employed in this department.
which consisted OF large four-story brick
ally large stock Of plated ware. The total loss
is estimated at S150,0O0, over 100000 worth of
this being in finished goods, and which was
Ing, machinery and stock is $4,000. The origin
of the ire is linkn0WE
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Political Notes.

Hon. John Cessna has been chosen chairman
OF pennsylvania repu blican state committee
Senator Dawes will preside over the Massa-
chuSettS republican convention to be held at
worcester on the 18th of April.
The York Pa-) Republican puts the name of
James g. Blaine at the head OF its columns I'm
the f1rm belief that it viii not have to take It
down after the convention.
Mr.. Sheridan Shook, shrewd republican poll
tician In New York, who predicted the n0m1na-
ton Of r. B. Hayes for President In 1876, new
predicts the nomination and election OF Senator
BlaiLe.
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A Deser,ed WiSe,s Suicide.

New YORK, Feb. ia special from Buffalo.
NY, says: A married woman, named Diana
Booth, "a years old, committed suicide this
morning by. taking poison. She was found
lying upon her face In the yard dead. and an
empty cup and vial were found near at hand.
A physician stated that the vial had contained
laudanum. The theory of the deceased wOman's
relatives is that she committed the deed while
in fit of despair, caused Dy being deserted by
her husband. who is said to be Worthless fel-
low about two wears ago.
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District Government Affairs.


The commissioner and intendant of the Wash
ington asylum, Geo. A. Caswell, has addressed a
note to the District Commissioners requesting
that the health officer and inspector OF buildings
be directed to inspect the old almshouse in COM
pany with the intendant to ascertain what al
terations and repairs are necessary to place the
building In good sanitary condition, and that
the inspector Of buildings be requested to pre-
pare plans and estimates therefor. A report
upon this subject Will be made by the inspector
of buildings.
VITAL STATISTICS.
The mortality in the District for the week
ending February ID, was 80, or at the rate Of
1873 per 1000 per annum. OF the decedentS 25
were white males, 20 white females q colored
males and 15 eolored females, showing an an
nual death rate OF 2463 per 1000 for the white,
and 3343 for the colored population. From
consumption there were II deaths; diseases OF
the nervous system, 10; pneumonia, 9; bron-
chitis, 5; diarrhea, senile debility and prema-
ture birth, each. OF the deaths SO occurred In
washington, 10 in Georgetown, in the county
and 10 In the hospitals. Births reported, TO-
white males, 26; white females, 16; colored
males, II; and colored. females, II; showing an
an annual birth rate OF 1912 per 1000 for the
white, and 31.57 for the colored population.
Marriages reported, 21-white, IL; colored, Q.
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Washington and the National Dem.
Ocratic Convention.

AS yet 1t is impossible for the Washington
committee to do anything more than they have
done towards securing for this city the national
democratic convention. This for the reason
that but few members of the national demo-
cratic committee are yet here. Meanwhile they
have all been written to, aud the advantages nf
Washington have been fully set forth. Tn.-ntght
delegations are expected to arrive firm CneinO
natl, Chicago and st. Louis ~ the interest Of
these cities respectively. Neither Cincinnati
nor Chicago haze responded with any liberal
subscription to get the convention. The Chicago
democrats say they are too poor, but they will
contribute one-third OF the expense if the rep
publicans will make up the balance. The st.
Louis people do not seem to be at all active In
deed the only two cities making any demonstra-
tion worth being called so are Washington and
Cincinnati. The meagre hotel accommodations
at Cincinnati are well known, although it can
lay claim to good hall. In the point of hotel
comforts Washington far exceeds Cincinnati
and If it gets the convention will provide place
Of meeting fully ample for all the requirements
of the occasion.
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Wall Street To-Day,

NEW YORK, Feb. l9.-The Post in its financial
article to-day, says: The stock exchange mar
kets continue active and strong. L. S. bonds
are strong at the recent large advance. Rail-
road bonds are higher for all classes the prInci-
pal transactions still being in the Erie, Iron
Mountain, Chesapeake and Ohio, and Kansas and
Texas issues. Erie first conSuls are up to l22:
the second consolS, which run 80 years at per
cent, are 9:ss. AS soon as all doubts are re-
moved in the minds of the investing public
about the regular payment OF the interest
on these bonds they should become
the favoIite investment OF the whole list, for
no other bond runs so long. In the stock mar.
ket the features have been Lake Shore, Erie tn
telegraph stocks, Wabash and Pacific. Iro
Mountain, Chesapeake and Ohio; and Ohio Cen
Tal. There is nothing new about the proposed
consolidation Of the ST. Paul and Sioux city, the
st. Paul and Minnesota, and the North Wiscon-
sin. Flom what we hear, however, the new
consolidation, which will own not far from
eight hundred miles OF road, will in due
time become part OF the Chicago and
Northwestern system, unless thea Chicago
and Rock Island or the Milwaukee and ST. Paul
companies shall succeed In getting the property.
In the mining list, Sutro Tunnel is up TO 3l.t
and Central Arizona TO H.
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NEW YORK, Feb. ia Boston special says:
Rev. Herbert II. Hayden, now on bail awaiting
further proceedings on the charge of murder
lectured this evening. He wants to raise
money to defray the cost Of his defence. His
lecture was attended by a small audience
owing to the storm. The subject was "Circum-
StanJial evidence"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-19

WHITE HOUSE CALLERs.-Senator Logan and
Representatives Kelley, Brigham. Sapp, Town.
send, Marsh and Jorgensen called On the Presi
dent To-Day.
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SIGNED.-The President to-day signed the
be United States consul general at Paris.
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THE NAVAL TUG Mayf1Ower, now at Annapo-
pared
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EdIE NaTUSSeHIUf Stt NIdSdfds
NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA, Feb. 19.-Earl Gros-
venor and party are here viewing the ice bridge.
They leave for New York tonight and will sail
for Europe by the Cunard steamer GaIlia.
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The Redbank ..Firebuu,, Acquitted.

REpBANK, n. J., Feb 1s.-1'he jury in the
case OF Mattel, the alleged Redbank "firebug,"
remained out all night. On Judge WaltOngS ap-
pearance on the bench this morning the Jury
came in and stated to the court they were un-
able to agree. Judge Waltong refused to di So
charge them. and an hour later they came in
with verdict Of % not guilty.
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C0MMISSARY SUPPLIES.
A charge Against the Subsistenc,

NEW YORK, Feb. ia Herald special from
San Francisco states: A supposed crooSeiness
IN the subsistence department OF the United
states army is being dragged into daylight
here. II appears that the commissary general
at Washington thinks IL more 10 the interest OF
The government TO purchase pork. bacon, hams
and lard in Chicago, and ship them by rail. than
to purchase them In san Francisco. The gov
ernment could purchase here as good pork at a
price S6, so cents cheaper per barrel than Il
costs laid down here; bacon deemed better by
the trade for S2.95 per 100 pounds. and the same
orand OF eastern hams l to cents per pound
cheaper. The depot purchasing commlssary
says he merely forwards the market quotations
TO The Washington commiSSary general. who or
tiers the goods which he considers most adyan-
tageouS TO the government.
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GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS TO-DAY-Internal rev.
enue, 1868, 1915: customs. s6I9, $500.
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ExcursiOnists from, N,

ExcursiOnists from New Mexic o.
ATCHISON, KAN. Feb. IA large eXcurSio n
patty from New Mexico embracing number OF
territorial officers members Ofthe legislature and
prominent. citizens, arrived here last evening,
and were entertained by banquet and bah.
On Monday next through trains will run from
Atchison to Santa Fe, the territorial capital OF
New Mexico,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-19

W The New York Heralds Irish relief fund
bad reached on Tuesday evening $206, $685. 90.
Among Tuesdays contributions was 81 900 from
Mr.. John Jacob AStOr.
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BARGAINS IN

GREAT BARGAINS IN
DRESS GOODS OF ALL KINDS.
BLACK and COLoRED SILKS.
PEKIN STRIPED SILKS, DAMASSE SILKS.
CASHMERE GOODS for Trimmings.
LACE SCARFS, TIES, &c
A small stock of desirable Ladies' and Misses
CLOAKS and ULSTERS.
ETen per cent. off all cash sales.
JOHN T. MITCHELL,
021 DennO
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A LETTER FROM GEN. BEAUREGARD was read
before the House committee on post Offices and
post roads to-day, stating that he would appear
before the committee on Monday next and give
his views upon the lottery question.
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KHd for SnlYIll.

ALBANY. \. V. Feb. ia careful canvass OF
tne senate gives Is In favor OF Mr.. Smvth's con-
hrmation as superintendent OF the insurance
department to 70 against n.
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EX-GOv. MICHAEL HAHN of New Orleans fell
as he was leaving his house, on Friday morn
ing last, and broke his left leg. His right leg
had been previously disabled.
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nRY GOODS AT OLD PRICES.


The best yard-wide BLEAoHED COTTON at the
Large size pure LINEN TOWELS. l2xc., told
Large size pure LINEN NAPKINS. only &c.. told
Pure white TABLE LINEN, &c., (old price)
The very best CALICO made. Gin short lengths,
closing out Of all our Ladies' CLOAKs at actual
cost.
Colored and Black SATINS.
Eff % aoE. Ras 700 FOR ic1 Obtains 12 49,
PLANO COfERs. Handsomely Embroidered With
SiIk, Sa. 76 to $40.
CARTER'S. III Market Space.
SPECIAL BARGAINS IN BLACK SILKS.
Our Sl, 81 25 and Sl.50 BLACK SILKS are the
BiACR siLKs, 81. rHa Is. 81 81. so.
COLORED SILKS, immense assortment.
Every pair of our BLANKETS at actual cost.
Black and Colored CASHMERES, very wide
double width, (pure wool, } reduced to Soc
CLOTH. for men and boys wear. 81, so, 62, 75c.,
Or large size pure White BRIDAL QUILTS.
Honeycomb White QUILTS. so. 50. rs. Sc, 81.
'd,d febS Sf'eeSC SCARTEK,s. III Marzes Space.
SCARFs! sCARFs. soARFs,
- GREAT REDUCTION TO MAKE ROOM FOR
NEW NOVELTIES.
s1-So sCARFs reduced to..............sl.9
75c .. " --.-.......... 90
These are all new and desirable goods and are
sold at the above figures to reduce stock.
SHIRTS to order and ready made.
~ THOMPSON'S Shirt Factory.
~ =.
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rREAT REDUCTION In THE PRICE
NJ OF SHIRTS.
Eiegant Ready made Shirt for. for...............,,SO
CfiODe rs
Our Celebrated Triumphant Shirt, wamsutta INNS.
in. g. ply all linen bosom, linen bands
made In the finest custom
manner, only 81.
Leave your orders with us FOR Fine Dress Ehirts
We never fail to give perfect fit
Elegant Shirts to order .0O
9 Zine Dress Shirts I" '......-............. z. so
Very Fine (sohd boe. to order for......... 800
Fine stock GENTS FURNISHING for Holiday
Presents, at DUBREU1L BROS,
dec16 No. 1113 y st. s.tc.
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n Cor l3k IT. and Pa. ave. Genuineo
guarantees. Tep Daggies. Jump Seats, DC: 6308E
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SHIFTS
THAT WILL GIVE SATISFACTION
The Grown Diamond" sh rt, only so cents
The Senate" Improved Shirt, 65 cents
The Mystery" Shirt, made of the very best mus
In and twenty one hundred nnen only rs cents.
The Reception" Shirt made OF the BEST muslin
and EXTRA = me linen, rs cents.
Boys Shirts, of the best musNn and twenty one
hundred linen, 60 cents.
At MEGINNISS',
jan7 1908 II sfrect u,1
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MAJOR FRANCIS s DODGE, paymaster [. s. A.
recently promoted on account of his action in
going to the relief of Capt. Payne's command,
of1ice of the paymaster general in this city.
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DARGAINs IN SECONDHAND ovERooATa

a r1ch man's OVEROOAT, nrst-clam merchani
txf1or uake, very little worn, can be bought for
poor mans price. for less money than common
near Pennsylvania ave. you viii ind large aasort.
ment q the above clothing. together With Heavy
Winter Goods at Same rAte1- sep28- Am
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GEN. LIE DUc the commissioner of agriculture,
has made an elaborate statement to the sub
committee of agriculture charged with an in
quigy as to the needs of the agricultural depart
ment, detailing at length the necessities of his
department and explaining the disadvantages
under which the department has labored. Gen.
lie Fevre. the chairman of the subcommittee,
says that Gen. lie Dues statement was emi-
nently satisfactory to the committee.
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CONFERENCE.-The Senate in executive
session yesterday confirmed the following NOM
nations: To be supervisors of census: Georgia
VIM. II. McWhorter. I'd district; VIM. Clifton,
Sd district Charles R. johnson, 4th district;
Wm. a. Harris, 5th district; James NJ. Boards
ley. postmaster at Rock Island. ILL.,; Thomas
NJ. Gibson, register of the land Office at Darda-
nelle Ark,
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NAVAL ORDERs.-Medical Director Edward
Shippen, member of the board to examine
candidates for admission and promotion in the
medical corps of the navy, which meets in
Philadelphia, March 1st next: surgeon W. j.
hospital; Lieut.. ]. F. Murry. from special duty
at Washington and placed on waiting orders;
Surgeon II. n. PenroSe, from the naval hospital.
at Norfolk, and ordered as a member of the
medical examining board, Philadelphia, March
lSt,
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THE WAR ON THE MoONsHINERs.-At telegram
received this morning by Commissioner Raum
from Collector Patterson at Memphis, Tenn,
says: Deputy Collector Cooper reports the
destruction of two stills and about 900 gallons
of beer and other material. and the arrest OF
Henderson and Kelso near the state line. Henry
county. His party was surrounded and kept in
a house all night by about thirty men, but
arrived safely at Paris"
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CONGRESSMAN ACKLEN, of Louisiana, expresses
himself satisfied with the action of the House
yesterday in directing the Judiciary committee
to inquire into the motive which prompted him
to make an alleged report from the committee
on foreign affairs. He admits that he made
mistake, but that it will be demonstrated upon
further inquiry that his error had not back Of it
any corrupt interest The Judiciary committee
Will proceed with the inquiry at once.
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THE TRUSTEES OF THE PEABODY EDUCATION
FUND met again this afternoon and were still
in session at O'Clock. The trustees will dine
this evening at the White House. Among others
who will be at the dinner are Secretary SchurZ,
Postmaster General Key, Mrs. SchurZ, Mrs.
Key and Secretary and Mrs. Sherman.
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GENERAL ORDER will be issued by the Post
Office department tomorrow cutting down the
mail service on all the 'Star" routes in the
country to one service a week.
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COLONEL M. D. BALL, formerly Of Alexandra,
and for some few years past collector of customs
at Sitka Alaska, arrived here this morning to
represent the wants OF the people of Alaska to
the government. Colonel Ball is looking remark
ahly we'll.
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GEORGETOWN.

THE GEORGETOWN LOAN EXHIBITION. by the
ladies OF ST. Johns parish. TO reduce the church
aebt' VIII De ready for public inspection oy the
nrst week In May. IL is the fermer residence
ofex- Governor Cooke. The porches and grounds
are to be lighted with Chinese lanterns; there
Will De beautiful floral booths presided over by
pretty girls: music by the amateur orchestra
Eunder the dictatorship OF St Johns organiSt,
Mr.. Middletonl. A gentleman well up in art will
superfntend the placing OF pictures: there vii be
a Japanese and Chinese bazaar: hot and iced tea
punch and other refreshing beverages; speci-
mems OF needlework including articles finished
oy our great grandmothers etc.
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal company has given
notice that the following bylaw OF the COM
pany win hereafter be strictly enforced: "u nder
float or other floating thing be fastened 10 or be
moved along the towpath OF the canal. nor
shall the owner, master or other person or per-
SONS having charge thereof encamp upon the
towpath, or drive stakes into the top or slopes
IheIeof, or place stones or hndle fire thereon
iced their horses or mules upon towpath or In
any way or manner obStruct or incommode the
1ree and common use Of the canal and its tow
PAIN py DAY or night" TIE penalty for viola
ton OF this rule is IS for the first ofrense and
$50 for any subsequent offenSe.
NEW CHCRCh.-The Mount Zion Colored
Metncdlst Society have commenced the erection
or new church edifiCe at Dumbarton and
Beau streets. Ii is to be a two-story brick
cry inside; cost $4,000.
DEATH OF AN AGED LADY.-Mrs. Williams
mother OF Mr.. b. b. Williams. died at her resi-.
dence, on Road street, this morning aged about
so years. after a short illness
IRE GEORGETOWN MAIL--The following order
has been issued by Superintendent Thompson.
OF the railway mail service. Letter and cir
cular mail for Georgetown. d. c.. should be
treated the same as offices in the District OF
Columbia. Lines that center at Washington
ID. c., Or that pass through. should make a d.
rect package or packages for Georgetown ID. c.
Lines that do not have a sufficient number OF
letters to make direct package should place
the Georgetown letter and circular mail In the
Maryland state package"
GRAIN MARKET.-2 200 bushels of wheat sold
yesterday at prices ranging from $l.22 TO S1.27.
FISH MARKET-10, 500 herring. $50 taylorS IS
shad: sold this morning at usual prices.
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NATIONAL observation-disclosures and Juliet was
produced last evening for the second time this
and there was hardly standing ROOM The opera
Is nearly all Romeo" and Juliet" the minor
characters not having much TO do or sing. The
chorus was rather weak Miss Abbott and Cas-
Tie carried the whole performance On their
shoulders. The music is more difficult than
that OF most OF the operas in the repertoire of
the Abbott company. and is for this reason
less appreciated by the average audience. The
passion or the music and Of the action is the
principal attraction OF the opera. The love pas
sageS between Romeo and Juliet are linger d
upon and drawn out most effectively. The bal
Gony scene and the potion scene were the most
applauded last evening. The balcony scene
hardly comes up to the well known passage be-
ginia, however. 1t is not nearly so electrical"
Tonight Carmen" Will be sung.
FRENCH OPERA.-NeXt week the Grau French
opera company, with Capoul Paola Marie and
other distinguished artists, Will be at the Ma
nonaL ine sale of seats for every night OF this
engagement has already rapidly advanced
FEEDS OPERA HoUSE.-tPinafore" Will be
produced at the Opera House tonight. 1t will
be put Oh the stage In good style and with
remarkably Lie chorus.
MISS MINNIE PArhER's fine company In
Boarding School," at the opera House next
week.
THEATER CoMIQUE.-Preparatory to a change
OF Dill next week. the Comique viii treat lis
patrons 10 grand performance TO night.
ARLINGTON THEATER.-This theater has been
crowded during the week. The audiences have
enjoyed the performances immensely. Tonight
strong Dill, and next week a change Of pro-
gram.
LINCOLN HALL-Miss Kate Field " i'll appear
In her musical mOnologue, entitled Eyes and
Ears In London" at Lincoln hall next Friday
evening. Miss Field will introduce original and
characteristic songs, limitations of London So
ciety, etc, concluding with burlesque OF Ital-
Ian opera,
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CUTtCURA
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RATIONH.

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