Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-08
CITY ITEMS.

Fairbanks Scales in Australia.
The Australia mail received this morning con-
tains the following from the Sydney Eoentny
Ne,r:", of March II:
1.-The firm of Messrs. Fairbanks & Co., of New
York and London, have taken all before them
with their collective exhibits OF scales The
Judges state that, in view of the many practi
cal advantages which these scales possess over
any and all exhibited, and as collective exhib-
its showing the perfection now arrived at by the
inventive genius of one family, they recommend
distinctive diploma or medal to that firm in
addition to what would be simply first class
award
At this exposition, Fairbanks g. Co. met In
competition scale me- nufacturers from the Unt
ted States, Great Britain, and France, and tn"
testimonial received by them is an honor con-
ferred On no other scale manufacturer.
HEADACHE yields quickly to Lodille's He1d
ache SPECIFIC. Sold by a' druggists
IF you are tired taking the large ld-fashtoned
ef1plng pills try CdTte''s Lite Lire PMS and
take some comfort. A man can't stand every
thing.
PARAsoIs! PARAsoIs.-A present given to
every one dollar purchaser. Youngs, 456 18th
street northwest.
FOR perfection of fit and comfort, nothing
equals my patent Pinafore Shirt. Price, 81 20
Occupies but half the space and is more easily
laundered than an ordinary shirt.
GEO. C. HENNING.
40 18th street.
a TAPESTRY CARPET with Carpet Lining under
IL Will outWear Brussels Carpet without LIN
ing Use only that manufactured OF Cotton and
Paper. Two kinds. seWed and plain. american
Curloet Lining Co., New York and Boston. For
cale by all Carpet Dealers.
MEILINs Foop, the only genuine substitute
for mothers milk, is recommended by our most
prominent physicians as the best and safest
food for infants 1t contains no farinaceOuS
matter. which so often produces disorders OF the
stomach. For sale by all druggists and grocers
Mass.
HABITUAL CosTIvENEss, The cause OF so many
troubles. Lowness OF Spirits Dizziness OF the
Head, Loss of Memory, Indigestion, Flatulence,
Beating of the heart Nervousness, all these are
cured by CUES I1le0 Tored Mandrake PtNs.
Giles Pills cure Govt.
12o West Broadway, n; 7:
Trial Size rs cents. s,t,th,St
Mems and Boys Straw Hats.
The largest and best assortment OF medium
and low-priced Hats, suitable for all ages sizes,
and conditions, Is at LEWIS, 900 It'll street NV.
N. B.-Prices marked in plain figures. 2
SOFT CRABS, by wholesale or retail, at so cts.
per doz. Families and hotels supplied. N. White
d Co., 62l st. NV, Norfolk Oyster Depot 3
SORE THROAT, Cough, COLD and similar trou-
bles If suffered to progress, result In serious
Pulmonary Affections, oftentiHes incurable.
B-O,r1iS Bronchial T'OCIteS" reach directly the
seat Of the disease, and give almost instant re-
lief. tits
"Save Your HAIR" "Keep 1T Beautiful,
| LONDON Hair Resuorer" Insure5 new growth.
| London Hair Restorer'' Restores the color.
London Hair ReStorer" Exquisite dressing.
| London Hair RestOrer." The only Clearly and
| "London Hair ReStOrer." In the market Not a dyt
| A toilet luxury, entirely free from all obnoxf.
GUS or unpleasant odors. Price 75c. At all
| druggists.
| ington.
BAKERS COD LIVER OIL AND LINE increases
| flesh wonderfully, and gives the consumpttve a
new lease OF life. Pleasant as syrup or cordial
j. c. Baker q Co., Philadelphia, and druggists
| generally.
Try Barletrs PIE Sttpposttories. col
SKINNY MIN AND WOVEN are not admired. Il
| lacking ne6h, vital, brain, or nerve force, uss
"Weues' Health Renetoer." Greatest remedy or
| e0rtn 1or impotence, sexual debility, 0ocune
&C. 8, at druggistS'. Depot, IS Barclay street
n. T., and Tor washington at $50 Penn'a avenue
FoR CLEANING or DYKMa LADIEg AND GENTS
SUITS, Anton Fischer, sOs q street northwest
win give satisfaction In every respect ~
"ALDERNEY WAGONS. Fresh alderney butter
churned every morning, and delivered In 4 lbs
Ward" prints, 40c. per 10. Also. cottag.
GEORGETOWN ADVERMTs
On Drsus6t and ~ the Gallon, at