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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-16
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PoST-oFFICE MATTERS.
House Committee Divided Into New sab
cOuinniltrCa.


The House Committee OH Post Offices and Post
Roads met saturday. It was expected that the
Presidents message and accompanying documents
regarding the star route lettings would be con.
sidered. This was not done, howGRer, as the docu-
inens have not yet been printed. General Bing-
ham, the chairman, announced the following as
the permanent list of subcommittee, which Is
revision of the list sent Eerctolorc On postOgcs
and salaries, Messrs. bingham, Morey, and Evlns;
on post-rOuteS and foreign mails, Mcssfs Ander-
son, Jorgeuscn, Morcy ind Brcnts; on contracts
aud rCUdIu3tmcnt Of railway pay, McSsrs. Fnrwell,
Pccllc, and Arnicld; on pO3tHl savings banks,
Messrs. Lacy, Bingham, ana Morey; on postal
tGegraphs, MeSSrs. Iurgcnsen, Anderson, and
Springer on claims, MCSsrS. Peelle, Lacey, aud
Springcr on revision of laws. Mcssrs. Mercy Far
well, Evins and BrentS. subcommittee OF the
Committee Oh PoSt-OniCcs and Ronds held
meeting saturday ana decided to report to the
next meeting Of the full committee bill in regard
to the Losses sustained by pCslmas'ers by fires, bur
gRrlcs, &c The bill will authorize the Postmaster
General to allow such losses, when under $1,000,
providing, after investigation, lie IS satisfied that
the loss was unavoidable and not The result of
negligence on tho part of the postmaster. Mem
berS of the committee say that such measure is
greatly needed In order to relieve the committee
from the consideration Of class Of petty claims
which are constantly arising from the causes
mentioned,
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WILttARD's.-Lawrenc Barrett, DIT y. Reynolds
g w, Morris, Saratoga =. u. Warde, j. L. Henry
New YORK; X. II. Shuieldt, u. q. Rush, Chicago.
81 nIlNGToN.-C, Il. Smith, Philadelphia; 4. r.
Mhitien; Samuel u. Halstead, Boston; w. II. Long
Wen; X. Cowoll, 4. H. Sicklcs. Pennsylvania; y. "
gould, New YORK; w. p. johnson, louisiana w. -
Chaysnaw, San Francisco.
NATIoNAI--M A. Mcdonald Denver, Col; 7. Il
DALLAS, Nashville Tenn; II. 49, Bowling, Cincinnati
J.. NJ. Swetman, John g. Collins, st. Louis L. James
u. Il. Bromley, Otis skinner Fred Book, NV Whit
ney, w. II. Mcdonald. II, @. Bonafee, u II. Porter
y Alexander, New York; w. N. Fessenden, Boston
James Keith, j. v. Brooke Wnrrenton, Va: John
Paul; la Crosse, Wis; ]. r. Hope, philadelphia; j
W, Watson, Quincy, Ill; w. 4. Beard, Leesburg; a.
Millcshor, Richmond, Va
METRorOLITAN.-John u. Palmer South Carolina
James mckee, Pittsburg; Charles b. Collier. Phila
dclphiai Isidor Well, New York: G. w. Franklin
Boston; Y. p. Westmorcland, Atlanta, Ca: n. II.
Gurley, Decatur, Iowa; H. H. winston, Mnudan, d. II
ST. JAMEs--D. n. Porter, Kansas City, Mo-. q, II.
Robertson thiCarO; ]. H. High, Toledo, OHIO; John
How, st. Louis; Harry Hcigler, Philadelphia; s. A
Mccall, Connecticut; II. H. Barnum, New York.
RIgGs.-G. N. Stanton, ia, Smith, J.w. Upson, Ut
watkins, G. 4. Duffy, New York; Hon. Powell Clay.
ton, Arkansas; u. COwlcs Cleveland; II. O.. Turner
Georgia; Brewster Cameron, Kansas.
WoRMLEY's-A G. Knapp, Chicago; W. w. Nc
Jon NJ. Orc2, Mexico,
ST. MARCO. Dandt. Missouri; Charles Balderston
Frank T., Newton, p. w. Blazer Samuel Worthing
ton, Philadelphia.
WELCKER's.-Th. N. Vail, Boston.
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annGny.sShooI n1ec.lng.

The regular monthly meeting Of the Foundry sun
dayschool Missionary Society," held at the church
yesterday afternoon, was Of unusually interesting
character. Tho singing, VIII c was excellent WAS
conducted by Mr.. Frank Wilson, prince among the
leaders of Suuday-schOol singing and the children
addressed by the Hon. j. Hyatt smith, of Brook
Ign, n. v Mr. Smiths talk was APPLY suited to the
young people, being at one moment so happy in
character to cause the faces of the little ones to
light mp Win asmilc and again 50 patio T. as To al
most fill their eyes with tears The exercises were
made still further interesting by rccaons Of hymns
In the Chinese language by Elsie and Freddie Sites,
| little children of Nine. s. Moore Sites, missionary
| TO China now visiting In the city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-16

Miss ITaidee Williamson extended invitations TO II
number of her young friends for an informal musicale
at the residence Of cN.CommssionCr Williamson, on
street, Saturday evening" which resulted In very
delightful affair Selections rendered. y Niessrs.
KOhr, Kubel, Rice, Thayer, and Hitchcock, and by
Miss Adley williamson which were much enjoyed
by those present, Amer supper dancing was In.
Obliged In Miss WilamsOn's sister, Mrs. Trip, and
her husbands mother, Mrs. Trip, Of Chicago were
present; also Miss LIZZIE sherman, Miss NOOghccl
Miss York, Miss RUSSELL Miss Wilson, Miss Dorsey
Messrs. NOorhees. Rmseell. Snoilnrl. and Bnrnes.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-16

The remains of the late Jacob Brandt ST., who died
suddenly last Friday morning, at his rc'idcncc, on
Franklin Square, forwarded on Saturday last to
Baltimore by Undertaken SpeUre, the conveyance
being the private of President Garrett of the BAL
timore and Ohio Railroad. which was sent here for
the purpose. Tho CaSkCt containing the remains was
exact counterpart of that In which President Gar.
fields body lay IN state and all the funeral appoint
ments both here and n Baltimore were In Keeping
with the high position Of deceased during long and
successful life, aud Of the estimation In which he was
held by large circle of friends.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-16

The members ofthe "UniOn Fraternello dc Ian
gucr Franchise" desire to announce to the public
that the French ball advertised Tuesday the 18th
instant Is not the popular masquerade given under
the auspices Of the above we'll known and popu-
lar association. Their ma-luc and dress ball Will
take place at odd Fellows Hail onlhe 3lst instant,
which promises to be nm occasion Of great event
and equal TO those given by them in the past. A
prominent member Just from Paris is In possession
of nm extensive and entirely new assortment ofcos-
tunes. Guests are expected from New York, Phil
adclphia, Baltimore and other cities. Come and be
La d
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-16

| Mr. Lawrence Barrett who Is perhaps the most in.
telligcnt of all American actors, and who In his
scentous devotion to his profession, Is unsurpassed
| by any, will commence an engagement ut the Ma
tonal Theatre this evening. His repertoire for The
| week will be rs follows Tonight Julius Cwsar;'
| tomorrow, NnriCk's Love-" Wednesday matinee
"IIarebelle, or The Man o Ayre;" Wednesday eN en-;
ing, "RichCllCu - Thursday, King of the Common
| and David Garrlck !" Friday, " Hamlet" saturday
| matinee, "Richclicui" Saturday evening, "Richard
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-16

State Of North Carolina, now Of Census Bureau,
STEM winding and stem setting watch Mrs. NJ. +.
Clements. 14ii Fourteenth streetnorthwest butter
dish Mrs. NJ. X. Plant, A Eighth street northwest.
chatelalne watch; Mrs. w. II. Thornton, 1907
Eleventh street northwest silver teapot; Charles
sullivan 81 @ street northeast, chatelaine watch,
value slS Mrs. q, II. Tucker, 623 Virginia avenue,
oVp hold
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-16

At their meeting Saturday evening the Washington
Light Guard received quite n number of ladic, into
their fair committee who had kindly consented 10
assist the company in Its preparations for the grand
fair to be held by them In the Masonic Temple from
February to February II, inclusiyc Encouragins
reports We're received from the various SuDCOmmt-
tees, and number Of articles reported ns having
already been donated by some of thu city firms. The
sale OftCkcts was reported rs making good progress
AmOLher mCeting VIII be hold ON "Wednesday eNonlnE.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-16

A TRUE TONIC


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free.
BROWN CHEMICAL COMPANY baltimore, Nd.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-16

The first sermon in the course ON the Unitarian
faith aud doctrine delivered yesterday morning
at All Souls Church by Rev. j. NJ, Savage of Boston,
There was large and distinguished audience present
and the music was usual very fine. The reverend
gentleman selected for his theme, Rcllgon-TtS
Changing Form and It's Eternal Essence" The dis
course was u scholarly production ana elected the
thoughtful attention OF the congregation throughout.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-16
DISTRICT BREVITIEs.


For me Middle Atlantic states cloudy ircdther and
rain trdrmcr cast TO south Cifds and failing bdronc-
ter.
Fbr Washington, I n, tn.-Rdin during the day, Jot-
lOtped bV CLEARING, colder tpcdther.
The following are the thcrmometric readings fot
yesterday 20. m, 2So II n. M, 40; 3p. m, 40
7p.m. 90; ii p. in $50; maximum, 1920; mini
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-16

aud delivered in Slb "Ward" prints, ut Soc per ID
Also cottage cheese, sc. per ball; buttcrmilk, &c
per quart, and sweet milk DC. per quart
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-16
EIo1idaUGood.S

Our stock of Diamond Lace Pins,
Finger and Ear Rings, Fine Gold
Jewelry, American Watches. Ster-
ling Silverware in great variety,
Plated Tea Sets, Baskets, Bowls,
Ice Pitchers, Butter Dishes, Cas-
tors, Soup Tureens, Forks and
Spoons, Rogers Bros Plated Table
Cutlery, Joseph Rogers g. Sons
Sheffield Ivory Table Cutlery and
Scissors, French Clocks, Opera
Glasses, Brass ScOnces, Mirrors,
CandleSticks, &C., was never so
complete, which we call to the at
tcntiOn of purchasers, as they will
find our prices low.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-16

Contemplating an enlargement of our Store, and
building IL back TO Eighth street. trade having in
creased TO such mn extent that we find our present
ness, we intend to extend TO the entire depth of 300
feet covering nearly 600 feet OF ground and when
finished, will make the LARGEST MILLINERY
STORE IN THE UNITED STATES.
As we do not wish TO carry any stock over we have
concluded q sell our entire stock way below MAR
Let VALUE, consisting of one of the Largest,
Finest, ana Most Magnificent, as well as the Most
STYLISH aud Select Mi LlNERN and FANCY
GOODS ever offered in the city. We offer
5000 PIECES or RIBBONS, all widths shades,
and styles, at less than manufacturers prices,
10 DOZEN PATTERN HATS AND BoNNETs,
sold formerly at 40, sl5 so and as, at q, o. S. and
$40. Also other desirable Trimmed and Untrmmed
Hats. ~ less than market value.
5000 HATS In Felt, Beaver, Sllll Plush, and Seal
skin, In all cUors and styles comprising the Finest
and Largest elections ever offered.
800 BOXES OF CHOICEST FRENCH FLOW
ElS, ut sluuShtering prices.
400 BOXES OF FEATHERS AND PLUAIES
In all shades and quality, at 30 per cent reduction
a large stock of LACEs. Made-up Lace Goods,
Satns, silks, Pushes, NelYcts
SILK HANDKERCHIEFS below cost. Elegant
listers, Cloaks, Dolmans, at 49, ST. and S..
woRsTED GOODS 10 per cent less than cost.
We are determined to sell to be ready for the Spring
Trade. DO not miss your opportunity.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-16

THE highest cash prices paid for dresses and
gents clothing watches, jewery, &C. Call on or adj
dress IIerzog 3OS Ninth street, near Pennsylvania
NJ
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-16

JAZZ Pharmacist, 7O3 Fifteenth street.
N<4y" ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE LADIES,
Mrs. II. NJ. HULL, of Chicago. will OPEN in the
rgrloiS OF WIZARDS Hotel, on JANUARY TO- for two
or three days, the largest and elegant stock OF
WAVES and other HUMAN HAIR GOODS ever
exhibited in Washington. See advertisement IN MI
other column. jnll-Gt
r~1I5as OFFICE or TUE MUTUAL FIRE IN
VIZ suraDcc Company Of the District of Columbia,
No. OO2 Pennsylvanla avenue northwest.
- WAsnINGTOS, December 3d. 1881.
The annual meeting of the Mutual Fire Insurance
Company Of thc Dlsiriet Of Goinm6n YIN be held on
prOSimo, at Odl-Fellows Han, Seventh street be
tween u and u streets northwest, commencing at
@ eScon of seven me o on Ig
TO conduct the affairs OF the company Is required TO
be held at the above meeting by the sixth article OF
nual meeting W the company the first business In
order shall be The appointment Of q chairman, who
shall conduct the meeting ana election In accordance
with the act OF incorporation, between the hours Of
o,cloc; a. M and q p. m" An policy'holders are re-
qucsted punctually to attend.
Amount Ofpremium notes held by the COM
rp at,S 'SI5SiY %
Cash received oil renewals ior is5s.,..... lOiSi 81
Securities liSIUO %
Losse5 b. lire dnrSs the Year ending De- ''O' W
Ccmbcr 81, ISL
Adjusted and paid. ..... ..............., 1884 %
BY order OF the board Of Managers OF the Mutual
dsl.td 90 j. WESLEY RorELER, Secretary.
N.Y. 4 RARE opPnRTuNIrY, FOR THE
49, PROFITABLE INVESTMENT or CAPi.
IAlr-The GO0denOuSh silver Mining Company, OF
WShng!on, D, G, Is now fully organized with q
OfSlO each. - - - -
l. l.. JOHNSON. WILLIAM II. BAUM.
dh6d; HfHdt}HHsPEEth ,,uo$ ~ oS$$ii iAS
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LADIES, GOODS.
HIGHLY IMPORTANT

HIGHLY IMPORTANT
The Biggest Move in Our Bush
ness Career!
Having leased for a term of twenty-five years the
property now occupied by Messrs Gusdorf, Bneossi,
and Petersen,
4so, 4ae, and AKA Seventh street,
we shall shortly commence to erect Four-story
Building, second to none in the country.
SELLING Off
SELLrnTG Off
at and below cost all Of our immense stock now In
our stores,
4O4 and 400 Seventh Street.
This is the first time in twenty years that we nd-
vertse 70 sell at or below cost as no merchant can
compuslon We shall try not to take any Old Goods
into the New Building, az our opening (Which we ex-
worthy the capital 81 The Nation. Rednced ai our
Soitons and sheetings Of every width and well,
cost Having bought these goods long before the late
heavy rise, we are enabled TO sell as stated without
our best Prints in shlrilngs and Dress Styles war.
= All our Dress Goods reduced. THEY MUST BE
CLOSED OUT way below cost We have redued our
S SSmt Dress Dress 9ooas 10 - eans
371s.cent Dress Goods TO 20 cents
bOCent Dress Goods to % cents,
and all finer goods In proportion We have taken
great pains to mark our Immense stock down
should, however piece be overlooked, we shall
make reduction which Is bound to sell the article.
Remember, we shall carry no Winter Goods over
which price Will sell.
Silks, Satins,
Plushes, ve1vets.
Our assortment is now complete having upward of
100 pieces hand These have all been reduced 25
per cent. Remember they must be sold.
Clocks,
Do1raans,
ALL REDUCED
From 50 to ~.
From 81 to 81.
From IS TO ~.
From so TO 49,
From Sl2 to 81.
From SIS to 3d.
1000 Garments on hand and do not want to open u
New store next fall with old stock. They shall and
must be sold.
GREAT BARGAINS!
GREAT BARGAINS!
Blankets,
Elanne1s,
Cloth G
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LADIES' GOODS.
WINTER FURS |
WINTER FURSl

We hare Just received a consignment Of
LADIES' FURS, and they lOiU be sold at
inviting prices.
Circulars and DOlmans, Fur and
Silk-lined.
Sealskin Sacques, MufIs, and Col
lars.
GLOVES AND MUFFLERS,
Fur Trimming in Great Variety.
WILLETT & RUOFF,
0O5 Penna. Ave.
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ETooT17S-
e15 Pennsylvania avenue,
WILL TAKE PLACE ON
JANUARY Is, 1e, and 20.

JANUARY Is, Ie, and 20.
REAL LACES, consisting of Point de
Venice, Duchess, Round Point, ChantiRy
Thread, Vdlencicnnes, Hond-run Spanish,
in Flounces. Trimming Laces Fchos,
Cdpes, CollaretteS, BdrJes, ScarfS, Handker-
chiefs, Real Lace Robes, ShdCls, and Paris
Lace Neckwear, Black and White Bead
Laces, Bead Dress Fronts. Elegant SASH
and TRIMMING RIBBONS, FRENCH
FLOWERS FOR THE CORSAGE,
REAL POINT LACE BOUQUETS, the
--latest Novelty for the Hair and Waist.
We will also display a fine assortment Of
REAL RHINE PEBBLE COMBS,
BUCKLES, SLIDES, HAIR ORNA-
MENTS, CRESCEN7,S, and LACE PINS.
LACE HAND-PAIN7,EDa and OSTRICH
FEA THEIR FANS. DRESS, CLOAK,
and FUR TRIMMINGS.
We aUarant that none Of our FloWerS in
high color8 oCiN rub of.
Reception and Party Requisites a
Speciality.
NO0t'S,
9l5 Pennsylvania avenue.
The Evening critic., 1882-09-16
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.
Last Nights Meeting OF StraightOut
Rcpublicnns-POstm windsor
Arrested-A High Old Time and
Great DisOrder-Speakers Hauled
From the Stand-The Platform
Falls in Amid Wild Confusion.

Tho riotous proceedings at the Straightout
Republican meeting last night and tho arrest
OF ID. A. Windsor, postmaster OF tho city, and
II. Henry simpson, delivery clerk In the post
oflice, and Charles jackson, all members of
tho Rcadjuster party, on the charge OF attempt
Ing to incite q riot, form the main topic OF
conversation on the streets here to-day.
The meeting last night, intended 10 be In the
interest of Dawson, the colored candidate for
crowd OF colored mon from tho old Courthouse,
who interrupted tho Stralghtout speakers,
and positively refused to allow Rev. Mr..
a, Address Oh until Md'fsobs Robsrt Mischoil, % aa
colored Readiuster, was heard. Laws
insisted upen speaking, but was finally forced
all present to stand by General Mahono In the
present campaign. Great disorder prevailed
during the meeting, and the breaking down
Alexandria County, made speech, in which
Coneressmanat.La Large backed by the indorso:
ment of u committee representing the colored
people Of the State. Laws was also finally
allowed to speak In the Interest o,;, Of
but the brass band left tho platform,
the lights were taken away and tho crowd dis
persed. Alargo force OF policemen were on
The grounds, and during the disorder Charles
jackson, colored, was arrested for attempting
10 take one OF the speakers from tho stand.
Jackson had hearing before the Mayor this
Several OF tho witnesses testified that Windsor
and Simpson were engaged during tho night
in urging the negroes on In their disordorly
conduct, and that when Jackson was ar;
rested, Mr.. Windsor interfered, and
cried; "Im with you; rally boys"
Gilchrist, n colored Straightout Republican,
stating that three gallons OF whisky had been
furnished the colored mon yesterday after
noon on tho order OF Mr.. Windsor, to be dis.
tributed at night for tho purpose OF
breaking up the meeting. The charge
against Jackson for disorderly conduct
was dismissed and a new warrant Issued
for the arrest OF Windsor, Simpson and jackson,
The hearing on the warrant will take place
before tho Mayor at o'clock this afternoon.
During the trial this morning Mr.. Windsor
called Ofllcer Lawler n liar In the Mayors
Office and was fined $50 for contempt OF court.
The accused parties have engaged the SER
vices of Mr.. George A. Mushbach.
The only prisoners In the station'house this
morning are two white women, named Lucas,
for drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
The Evening critic., 1882-09-16
colonel SneIbaIter,s Enterprise.

After great outlay OF money and weeks or
labor, Manager Snelbaker has succeeded In
securing for the winter season perfect gem
OF q theatre. Tho winter Theatre Comiquo,
thoroughly renovated, freshly gilded, painted
and furnished with elegant scenery and other
appointments, will bo opened next Monday
night for the regular season. large and
powerful array OF talent has been engaged
for next week, and music, variety and
fun will run riot. Manager Snelbaker said to-
day that ho proposed to run this season the
most complete and thoroughly frst.class va
riety theatre; something, In fact that never
was equailed In Washington before. Among
the people engaged for next week are the
famous -Four Emeralds," Pat Riley,
the great cartoonist; tho Craytons,
English sketch artists: the Morello brothers,
gymnasts; Lillio Western, Lille
Newton, yocalists, Minnie Kent, danseuse,
and All. Mcdowell and James d. R2ome,
comedians. The famous burlosquc, "Tho
Forty Thieves" will be given as a rich and
spicy afterplecc. Tho usual prices Will pre-
vail ana the regular matinees occur Tuesdays,
Thursdays and SATURDAYS,
The Evening critic., 1882-09-16
EAST WASHINGTON.

Fight at n Baseball Match-Busiuess
Notices A Runaway Team of
orscs-Interesting Baseball Game
A Social Gathering ng-Tempcrance
Gathering Last Night-PcrsOnaI
and Otherwise.
During tho progress OF n game OF baseball
last evening on tho grounds mt tho corner OF
Eighth and II streets northeast quito lively
and eanguinary fight was INDUCED In by Ed.
Dean, white, and IL colOred man, name un.
known. Dean had a decided advantage over
his opponent and had him on tho ground
pummoling him like fury whom tho antago-
nistic pair were separated by "Unclo Midas"
Talcott. Tho colored man presented quite q
battered aspect after the ARRAY. No arrests
Tho irreprossiblo o'Donnoll Bros, OF the
Enterprise Tea Company, corner OF Fourth
and pennsylvania avenue southeast tbranohos
Centre and Eastern Markets), are still giving
away vases, magnolia ware and crockery OF all
kinds TO purchasers OF ten and coffee, and are
receiving now goods daily. They certainly
must think 1t Is bottor to givo than TO roceivo.
pair OF horsos attached 10 n hack ran
away in tho East Capitol Park, about 10 o'clock
last night, and dashed down the Avenue at n
2;1O pace, creating considerable excitement
on that thoroughfare.
AS an evidence that tho Swiss Dairy Mrs.
Waener) deals out puro milk, butter and
dairy products, she can point with pride to a
rapid Increase In business and her magnificent
new building, nearly completed.
Tho Dashful and Congressional Record basc-
ball mines played match game yesterday
tNcnllR ON tlt pIOunuh COTllbT l-lHHln uilu IL
streets northeast. Tho Bashfuls scored n VIC
tory as usual, winning by a score OF 10 10 8.
Tho Ladies' Starlight Laurietts gayo hop
last night at Congress Hall, street southeast,
near First. Tho hall was packed to It's utmost
capacity.
Myers Philadelphia Malt Whisky Is n good
brand OF 5.year old goods, sold by Dornin
Ellis for medicinal and family use.
Tho temperance meeting Mt Bud Eagleston's
tent In Anncostla last night was, as usual, suc-
cessful. Meetings in the tent will be contin.
uod until next Tuesday, upon which day Bud
VIII "pack his tent like the Arabs and quietly
steal" to Georgetown.
Tho August number Of the Pou,try Rsyiow
and Stock IOurBdt, edited and published by
Mr.. Grant Parish, is out. Tho RegieW contains
thifty.two large pages, handsomely and pro.
fusely illustrated, and Is edited with ability,
as It's excellent contents testify.
"sol' Delber, tho popular clothlor. 0O5
Eighth street southeast, is making marked I'm.
provemcnts IN his handsome establishment
preparatory TO adding n full stock OF goods
East Washington gunnors feel encouraged
that Wild ducks Will be plentiful during tho
coming season, as quite number OF "bluo
wings" have already been bagged. Rail arc
reported plentiful and reed birds middllng.