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INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS IN THE STAR

AMCsEMESTs-lst page.
ATToRSEYs-6th pags.
Auction SALEs-7th and Sth pages.
EoARDISg-Sth Pare.
BUsISEss CHASCEs-Sth para.
CITY ITEzIs-Sth PAGE.
COUNTRY KEAI. EsrATE-sth pays.
rFATHs-sth page.
DRY GOODs-6th p1-s.
LDUCAIIoSAI.-6th pays.
fISANCTAL-1th pa2a.
FAIRS. FESTIVALS, &C--1st page.
fAyILT SUPPLIEs-6th pay,.
Fox Rent (Rooms)-s.lr plz,.
FoR RENT tHouses)-Sth par,.
ioR RENT (Misceilaneous)-S para.
For SALE (Niiscellansous}-Sth pisa.
ICE SALE (HoUses)-sth page.
GENTIFNE.s's GooDs-7th DI<,.
HOLIDAY GOCDs-4th and 9Th pages.
HoTELs-6tb PAGE.
BOUshFURNIs8ISGs- pay3.
LADIES GoODs-6th page.
LECTUREs-ist pags.
LOST AND FOUND-Ssh p9ys.
MONEY TO LoAN-Sth para.
MEDICAL, &C.-Tth pake.
NEw PUBLICATIOSs-1st page.
tERsoNAL-Sth page.
PRoFEssIONAL-6th Daxe.
PIANOS AND OgGAss-Tthpass.
AIIEoADs-Ith page.
SPTCAL LNoTICEs-1stpA,s.
SPECIALTIEs-Gth page.
STEAMERS. EC-7tb pag,.
SAFE DEPosIr-6th para.
SEWING MACRISEs-7th paye.
THE TRApEs-6th page.
TNDkRTAKERs. &c.-6th pIs,.
WANTED (Hclp)-Sth page.
WANTED (situationsl -Sth para.
WANTED (Hcusese 18th pare.
WANTED (RoOms)-Sth page.
WANTED (Miscellareousl-9th page.
WOOD AND COAL-Tth page.
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GEN. NJ c. MEIGs REPORTS PROGRESS
Gen. Meigs has submitted TO the Secretary OF the
Interior report showing the progress made our
ing the past month upon the foundation work OF
the new Pension Office building In judiciary
square. The work, he says, has been prosecuted
with vlgor. the weather having been favorable.
The excavation is through made earth, filled In
within the last twenty-four years, but so much OF
IL caved into the trenches that IL was found neceS-
sary to excavate along nearly the whole OF the
south front and build the foundation walls I'm the
open space, instead or digging out separate
trenches for the inner walls. as originally contem-
plated. The space eXcavated will be utilized for
building cellars; but while this will add TO the
cost of the work, Gen. Meigs thinks the cellar
vaults viii IN some degree compensate for the in.
creased cost by their usefulness places OF stor.
age for records and nles. Large quantities OF
broken stone. gravel sand and cement for concrete
foundation and rubble-Stone for foundation have
been delivered. and the work OF laying the con-
crete foundatfon has been commenced. The
number OF men on the pay roll for November and
employed by the government was l7S. This IN
cludeS only those on the United States pay rolls,
mostly engaged in excavation and In mixing and
laying concrete foundation
CHRISTMAS MONEY FOR TREASURY CLERKS-
Secretary Folger has modified his order in REFER
ence to paying the December salaries OF the clerks
OF the Treasury department, so that they win re-
ceiye their salaries 10 two fnstaments, as usual
on the 18th and 23d instant The original order
was that the whole months salary should he paid
on the ed inst.
ARMY ORDERs.-Capt George ii. Burton, 2lst IN
fantry, has been granted further extension of
leave for two months First Lieut.. Albert j. Rus
sell, 9TH infantry, has, at his own request been
placed on ordinary leave OF absence. instead Of
Sick leave. Second Lieut. w. g. Scott, LIST cavalry,
has been granted further extension OF leave foe
one month
AN EXCITING CONTEST is being made over the o.
nee OF collector at Brownsville, Texas. The pres.
ent collector, Mr.. Haines, and his deputy, NJ.
Goodrich, are making strong effort TO be con-
tinued fn Office. Representative Upson. OF Texas,
and member-elect ochiltree have interested them
selves In their behalf Mr. Goodrich had an inter.
vie ~ with Secretary Folger to-day In company
with those gentlemen. The solicitor OF the TFvaD.
ury is strongly opposed TO the retensiOn OF a.
present incumbents, and has made an exhauge1yo
report 70 the Secretary OF the Treasury n .nfc9
he charges that MessrA Halnes and Goodrich h14
knowingly permitted Smuggling % be carried On
In their district The report also sontes fhlt n -
estimated that the government loses over 81 ,094r
0co a year by smuggling operations on the mo
0rande.
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Washington News and Gossip.
GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DAY.-Internal reve-
nue., $747 ,442 A; customs. s327, ,272,71.

Hon. JAMES GILFILLAN, Treasurer of the United
States, left here this morning for Florida On public
business. Assistant Treasurer Wyman will act in
his absence
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The District I'm Congress.

BILLS 1U DE NEFOhTEU TO"DAf.
The District OF Columbia committee win have
the floor some time this afternoon, when the three
bills heretofore printed IN THE STAR Will be
brought forward for consideration. These are for
new assessment OF real estate, for the regulation
OF licenses and to provide for the collection OF
taxes.
STREET RAILROADS
The Senate to-day adopted MI. Rollins resolu-
ton OF inquiry In regard to the street railroads OF
the District
DISTRICT 3-66 BONDS As SECURITY FOR NATIONAL
BANK CIRCULATION.
Mr.. Crowley, OF New York. to-day introduced
In the House the bill to allow banks to deposit the
a66 bonds OF the District OF Columbia as security
for national bank circulation. 1t was referred to
the committee on banking and currency. The bill
in full has heretofore been printed In THE STAR,
and Is all c0mprehended In It's title.
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LIEUT.. BARNETT 5th cavalry, will be ordered to
report to the commanding general department OF
Texas for duty in that department.
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Poems of Life and Nature by Mary Clemmer 81 20
Oddities IN Southern Life and Character, with
Illustrations. by Henry Wattersou ..,... l. so
Little Pilgrim in the Unseen een...............! Is
Heart of Steel. q Novel by Christian Reid .I l. 25
Raxnarof; The Age OF Fire and Gravel by Igna-
tius Donnelly. with illustrations ............ 200
TIE Lives OF the Twelve Cesars, by G.. s. Tran
quillus. translated by A. Thomson, Nj. D.. with
D. hinstlaeons ;...:;.......:........... 4.50
Boys In the Mountains and ON the Plains, by W.
a Riieing with numerous Illustrations. q so
A Nhlms cal Wooin9, by A. q. Barrili ...- 40
The Bryant Birthday Book ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. l. 25
Herbert spencer on the Americans, and the Ameri-
cans u Herbert pencer Observation-Disclosures. 10
1t Dane1hoyer's Narrative of the 'Jeannette'' . 25
Inc Poems OF thomas Bailey Aldrich. illustrated
by the Paint and Clay CuD. D............ & OO
1aNIip Upl Saiueeo's ofabMc Pictures 800
Sts<ine 0 ATT ISSl.................. 600
Folk Ety7nolOgy-A Dictionary of Verbal Corrnn. WV
tons, o- Words Perverted in Form or Meaninv
by false derivation mistaken Analogy hv
Rev A. Snlytlie Palmer. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 10 S0
Tour IL Greece, By X. X. Farrer with ~ films.
tratio1ls, by Lord Windsor. ...,,..... o 5o
Fifty Perfect Poems. selected and edited by Clas
A. Dana and Rosster Johnson. ............-- 10 oo
Hearteast and Happy Days, illustrated by the Au-
tnor, l., GARRISON. 90
1he winners in LIES Race. the Great Back
boned Family, by Arabella Is. Buckley y l. 20
Facts ano Phases Of Animal Life. by " S. More
wood ..:........................l !. so
We beg patrons to bear in mind that our Estah-
shment will he kept open during the month of Decem-
Der every evening until 10 p.m IL
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It is stated that the President has said that he
win make the appointment to Nil the vacancy In
the board OF District Commissioners, which occurs
on the 18th inst, On Wednesday. There seems to
be. Several names are spoken OF with confidence
by their friends, but they ere not at a1l certain
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ADJUSTMENTS.

NATIONAL THEATER.
COMMENCING MONDAY EVENING, DEC. II,
MR.. JOSEPH JEFFERSON,
aud his
COMEDY COMPANY
Monday and Tuesdsy-IHE RIVALS.
Wednesday & Ihursday-THE POOR GENTLEMAN,
with the following great cast:
OlaPod........-...........M Mr.. JOSEPH JEFFERSON
LGcretia MacTab ..................H Hrs. JOHN DREW
Sir Robert Bramble.. -. Mr.. FREDERICK ROBINSON
Lieutenant Worth ngtcn. .........Mr. L. II. SHEWELL
Frederick RraInble. Mr.. b. Il. RINtiGOLD
Corporal Foss. MIR. SAMUEL HEMPLE
Sir Charles Cropand. Mr.. H. +. TAYLOR
Friday, Saturday. and Saturday Matinee,
MIR. JEFFERSON.. RIP VAN WINkLE
NoEday. December Is,
Mr.. THOMAS W. KEENE. dill
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

Ia NJ SONIC.-A SPECIAL COMMUNICATION
~ of Lebanon Lodge. No. 7, F. and A NJ, will be
hd held at the Masonic Temple on TUESDAY AFTER
NOON, December IL, at 80 O'clock for the purpose
of attending the funeral of our late Brother ALExANDER
GARDNER. Members Of sister Lodges fraternally in
vited By order of the W. NJ.
1t W. J.. SEARS, Secretary
Z - MAS0NiC.-THE ANNUAL CONVOCATIoN
- OF the Grand r. A. Charter of the District of
Columbia viii be held ct Masonic Temple, WE'D
NESDAY, the 18th instant at O'Clock p.
dis L. 6. STEPHENS Grand Secretary.
r-se1 WASHINGTON L. A. CHAPTER, No. "A
80 81 ecia Conyocation or this Chapter will be held
at Masonic Temple TUESDAY, Decelrbe H. at I:30
O'Clock for the purpose Of attending the funeral Of
ecea5.d companion, ALEXANDER GARDNER.
Members Of sister chapters frateInay invited to
attend. By order of the N. l.. II. J..
s. e SLATER. Secretary. 1t
- OFFICE OF THE MUTUAL FIRE INsUR-
S-S ANCE co. OF ID. c.,
WAsHINGToN, Dec. I1th, 1882
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FLY'S CREAM BALM for Catarrh, Cod in Head.
&c gives better satisfaction than any other prepara
ton. B. ARMSTRONG; Druggist
Wilkesbarre Pa.
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CHARGES have been preferred against Capt
Hanson H. Crews, 4th cavalry, now at st. Louis, OF
conduct unbecomtng an officer and gentleman, in
connection with certain of his financial transac-
uonS. unless his resignation is rendered at once,
II Is said, as suggested by his friends, court
martial will be ordered to try him.
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DLANKETS AND BED COMFORTS.
500 Pairs Blsnkets 81. so, 81 81. so TO GA.
200 Horse Blankets, 81 to 81,
lD0 Lap Robes IS 80 70 $40.
200 Bed Comforts. 15c.. 81 10 s3. 80.
large stock Cloalls. listers and Do,mans, Fur-ned
Circulars, all at low prices.
full stock ClOakin2. =. so. 50.
Black and Colored Silks from soc. TO 81. 5O
80 Pieces Drrss Goods, 12Zc
GEORGE ]. JOHNSON.
a rs MARKET SPACE.
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CATARRH.-For fifteen years have been greatly an
noyed with this disgusting disease which caused
we're rain in my head. continual dropping into my
threat, and unpleasant breath Ny sense of smell was
much impaired. By thorough use for six months of
ELYs CREAM BALM have entirely overcome these
troubles. ]. B. CASE, St. Denis Hotel
Broadway and 11th street. New York.
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THE POSTAGE On the double-sheet STAR is two
cents. The Post Office department requests per-
sons sending newspapers by mail to write their
names and addresses on the wrappers.
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SENTENCE MITIGATED BY THE PREsIDENT.-The
sentence in the case of Ensign Richard Henderson,
U. S. N, charged With contempt Of and disrespect
to his superior officers, intoxicatlon and conduct
unbecomng an officer, while on the Nipsic at
day. The sentence was dismissal. It has been
miusated by the President to suspension for one
year.
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LECTURES.

THE WASHINGTON LECTURE LYCEUy
Il announce the following
COT : OF LECTURES
at the Congregational Church:
Tuesday, Dee I2-Rev. JOHN HALL, ID. D.. of NY
The Scriptures and the Sciences (Uew(.
"Wednesday. Dec. 2G-Rev. 7. De WITT TAINAGF
1he MonstrOsites. CrJelties and Mesnness of Modern
lliC.eiTy tnew).
Nsdnesday, jan 3-Hev. JOSEPH COOK.
HE Religious Signs Of the Times fnewl
Friday. JAN j-hey. JOSEPH COOK.
HE polls stem, thu Pocket in Politics (uew)
friday, jan I9-HeV- ROBERT COIIYER
Prom the Anvil 70 the Pulpit tnew).
Friday, Eco. MIR JOHN b. COUGH.
Powers HAT Re (new).
Nnnber Of Course Tickets limited So so each to be
Lad at prime pal books reserved for course
without extra charge. at Trees bookstore 1912 street
oiFoslte Ebbis House. Single admission, rs cents.
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NEW PUBLICATIONS.

A. BrESrASo & Co,
PUBLISHERS. BOOKSELLERS SATATIONFRs
AND NEWSDEALERS,
lois PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE Cor lIrH Sr
Washington, D. C.
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OUR CONNER CIAL RELATIONS WITH MEXICO
The report that commissioners have been ap-
pointed by Mexico TO negotiate commercial
treaty with the United States is incorrect Mr.
romero who Sails from Vera Cruz for the United
SCateS to-day, brings full inst tructionS on the sub
Ject, and shortly commission will be appointed
TO join him in this city, where negotiations will
be conducted.
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PERsoNA--Mr. Terashima, japanese minister
mere; Mr. Iakahira, secretary OF the Japanese
legation; Representative Pound, and Senator-elect
Colauitt. OF Georgia, are in New York.-Hon
VIM T. LIE Due, ex-cOmmisSiOner OF agriculture.
Is at Wormley's.-Mrs. LabOuchere. who came
out as the guile, phlos opher and friend of Mrs
Langtry, sails for England on Wednesday-T
W. NeVin, or the Pittsburg Leader, is at Wizards
"Delegate Magfnnis. or Montana, will not arrive
IN washington until after the holiday recess
Mrs. ana Miss Johnston, OF Washington, were
registered az the Office Of the New York Hejald In
Paris yesterday 49,
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TREASURY PROMOTIONS AND APPoINTMENTs.-
Inc following changes have been made In the
Treasury department: W. II. Stephens, promoted
10 third class, and W. w. White, to second class in
office, and Mrs III. T. Hamilton, sixth auditors
0nice, to first class. a. L. SwartwOut, Malone
Wheiers. W. *. Price, Charles Mckinstry, Clinton
cerkshpS.
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Not HE Wife.

NEWARK, Nj, Dec. l1.-Charles E Poucher Jun,
VINO was arrested In New York and brought here
on warrant OF d. Mccarthy Co., for obtaining
goods under false pretenceS, was arraigned this
morning and entered plea OF not guilty. His
examination Will take place tomorrow. Other
warrants are to be issued against HIM on the same
charge i'm each case. Poucher claims th at he had
no intention TO defraud lie has sent for friends
TO settle the charges. The woman who Travelled
with him is not his wife he says
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More Fires.

NINcENNEs, IND, Dec. 11.--A fire I'm Petersburg
yesterday destroyed number OF stores and resi-
dences. Loss $4,000; partly insured. The fire in
oelfeved TO be the work OF an incendiary
LINCOLN, NEB., Dec 11.-Hon. c. G. Burr's ele.
giant mansion was burned yesterday. Loss, $4,000;
insurance, SIS, 900.
NEWARK, Nd, Dec n-Terrence McManus' dry
goods store, on Broad street, took fire this morn.
Ing, and was completely gutted before the IA mes
were eXtinguished The building belongs 10 Thos.
Ayers, whose loss Will not exceed g. 500 McManus
mad large stock OF goods, and his loss is esti-
mated at from $25 600 TO $50 000 He is insured foh
$25 GOO.
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The Sturtevant House Fire I'm New
York.
NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE loss by fire In the Stur.
tevAnt houSe last night is IS. 600.
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Nomination. by the President To-day


The President sent the following nominations 10
the Senate to-day:
John p. Baker, OF Illinois, major and payma ster.
Joseph w. Davis, justice OF the peace for the
District OF Columbia ito be located in Tenley-
town.
Chandler b. Watson, to be collector OF Gu stoms
for the southern district OF Oregon.
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nation sores in the nasa: passages healed in few
days Catarrhal headache is dissIated. Senses of
smell taste aud hearing restored. Price SO cents.
Apply into nostrils with little finger.
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Policy holders are hereby notified to renew their in
surSHce on or before the last MOSDAI ia December,
1882, for the year 1888.
The rate OF interest all renewals will be ID per
cent on the premium notes Piease attend ynJIr
neWas before the last few days. and thus avoid the
crowd
dll-l3t J. WESLEY BOTFVTR Secretary
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ANAvAL BOARD OF INsPECTIoN.-Ab board OF naval
officers, consisting of Commodore A. A. Semmes,
Capt X. W. Meade, Commander II. L. Howlson,
Edward Hartt and Chief Engineer j. w. Thomp-
son, 1r:, made an inspection at Norfolk Saturday
OF ne SWatara, recently returned from the ASiatfc
station. The Swatara will go in the dry dock an
receive such repairs as are needed, after which
sue WlIl Join the North Atlantic squadron and
board of inspection have been ordered to proceed
to Portsmouth, n. H., and make the usual inspec-
tlon or the Marion, which returned from the South
Atlantic station last Tuesday The latter vessel
VIII be put out Of commission,
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NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE committee OF north.
western railroad managers met at the Windsor
hotel this morning. Mr.. Cable, OF the Rock Island
road, says that the subcommittee appointed ON
Saturday to arrange basis OF settlement will
probably not report to the committee until to-
morrow.
The cmr1fttee adjourned until $3.50 O'clock this
afternoon. Mr.. Cable says that they VIII then re-
port no progress TO the full committee and ask for
a days more time with he view OF accomplishing
result. President Riddle, OF the Rock Island
railroad. said TO reporter to-day: 81 really think
that we shall come TO an understanding prior 10
leaving New York. IL may take a week a
month, but these questions must be settled ano
some concessions will have TO be made"
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FAIRS, FESTIVALS. &c.

A FAIR FOR THE BENEFIT OF ST LUKF,s |
~ r r CHtH HCH- REV. =. Cromwell. Rector at |
Willard Hai + and l=th streets, Is oIer and viii
continue ali the Week Lunch every day from II In. to
p.nl- d9 Ct
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UCFIIFfF'It F'1F'' Isi'Et'
MATURITY OF YEARS.
EXAM PIE.

Members who live to their wears al Gzpectanc
II be paid in their lifetime the amount oi the
rtificate. fold age in u majority ci cases Is
ne OF most ueed)
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A Church Supper.

The ladies of the Mite Society of the NJ.
Z. Church, of this town, will give an enter
tainment in the way of social supper, ut
Odd Fellows Hall, on Tuesday and W.dnes-
day evenings next, for the purpose of rails
ing money for the Uses OF the Society. The
moderate charge of So cents will be made
for tickets, which is very low when the
character of the repast is considered. Or
course every delicacy of the season will BE-
served, and none know how TO get up an
attractive feaa. better than the ladies having
this matter in charge. The general manage
mrnt of the enterprise will b. in the hands OF
Mrs. John Perkins, as listed by seven ladies,
,ch having IA ia bic under her especial SUPER
vision. The ladies to act il This capacity
are Mrs. Lucy II. Litzenb-rg, Mrs. Maria
Avery, Mrs. Sallie Scott, Mrs. John Can't
we'll, Miss Lizzie Walmsley, Miss Maggie
Ricketts,, and Miss Mary Harvey. In addi
ton to these there will be y full corps of
pleasant and agreeable attendants ready TO
give every attention 70 the patrons of the
supper. For n pleasant evening, we advise
all to attend,
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The Cecilwood Creamery.

A meeting # the rectors Of Cecil
wood cr+,m-ry was held TN Tuesday last.
The nrefing called TO order by the President
W. Lav-li Report of the Directors read by
the Secretary. Mr.. Daniel Harvey gave an
interesting account of his visit TO Hutton
vile, Bucks county, Pa. After which II
was requested THAT the report read by rhe
Secretary should I've published. An earneS.
discussion ensued in regard TO the remand
er of the stock not yet suhSc -ibed for, the
unanimous feeling being that it should be-
all taken before active work was commenced.
For,y-ninr shares additional WIS subsrrih, d
for, leaving The balance yet needed at 500.
The report of the Secretary referred "a
above was Of too great a length for our
limited space this week. II gives ~ length
an account of a visit made by MeSsrs. Mil
Ter aud Harvey to creameries in Chester
and Bucks rouufi-s. Pa, and of the Score
,ary 10 the Willow Grove creamery, in
Montgomery, county. The report shows
that the milk VI 800 cows has already been
secured for the coming summer. $1,000
will BIZ required 20 fit out completely the
creamery with engine, machinery, g.; al
this amonntSl, 1880 has been subscribed in
shares AZ S. each and Ss25 remains to I've
raised. per cent ia 20 he paid on the
Observation-Disclosures to have precedence in
the handling of the materials.
In conclusion it IS recommended that aS
far As possible the subscriptions to stock
m ~ I've attended to at once, so that the ne
ces>ary amount will not prevent the hirec,
tors from completing their work.
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New Mail Route.

4 new daily mail route has been estab-
l>hrd in the southern edge of Chester cour-
ty, Pa, and the upper portion of this county.
This mail starts from Hickory Hill, and
leaves Nottingham every morning on the
arrival Of the trains from Philadelphia ami
Port Deposit runs via Chrome TO Calv-rr
(Brick Meeting House), thence via LON
b.rdville to Elk Mills, Chester county, an,!
on TO Hickory Hill, Pa. This mail gives
excellent facilities u a good scope IF country
which has heretofore been poorly supplied.
IL affords the citizens of Lonbardvllle ami
vicinity, just over the Pennsylvania line.
al opportunity of getting mail matter cor
venienrly, it is carried to them daily
from Calvert =. q. and left at the store, pc,
private arrangement by the citizens OF that
place with the carrier.
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A Narrow Escape.

On Tuesday prominent citizen, resi-
dent of Bow street, who during his life has
passed through many dangers by sea and
land, very nearly ended his mortal career
npon his own door step. H. was entering
the house from the rear If the premises,
when an avalanche of ice which had formed
upon the Rolf fell upon him. striking him
upon the head and knocking him sensel-ss.
The falling mass would weigh in all proha-
bility III least two hundred pound-, and the
wonder is the gentleman was not killed out
right. As il was h.. did not escape with
slight bruises The scalp upon the top Of
his mead WAS torn and bruised and but for
his hat which projected il the skull would
undoubtedly have been broken. He also
received severe bruises of the shoulders and
back from which he suffers severely.
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Texan Ponies.

y large lot of Texas ponies and mules ar
rived at our Station on Tuesday evening. in
charge of Mr.. j. W. II tiey of San Antonio,
the owner. The animals We're unlnadei and
c0rrillri in he yard of the old Temperance
Hotel on North street the same evening.
after a trip"f II days durarion, travelling
nv'r 900 NJ -. The>. ponies while they
are light, graceful aud quick If morton,
when in good conditi"n, are much more
hardy and more readily kept than our
horses. They range in size from 1875 to IL
hands, some of them rqualing our average
horse. They sell at flon Sl25 TO $50 per
pair.
Several Of he lot spoken al are b:oken TO
tn saddi. and harness bat The maj II part Of
them are yet untauit,i. II Is an intere ting
~" c,arie To witness the capture of these IN.
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