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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-22
From the Cincinnati Gazette.l
MYSTERIOUS
ARTICLES WITH HIGH SOUNDING. CRACK-JAW
NAMES ARE NOT SUCCESS.
A REFRESHING CHANGE.

Every reader Of newspapers has observed time and
again. in the advertising columns many singular and
frequently unpronounceable names Of medicinal RENE
dies The Greek and Latin languages especially have
been drawn upon to furnish names by which pat 1t
medicines could be introduced to the public The in
ference in many least that their proprietors
depend more upon the attraction Of high sounding
titles than upon the essential merits of the remedies
themselves.
is refreshing once in while to find medicine ad-
vertised whose simple Ineligible in English at
once conveys to the reader understanding of the
uses and purposes of the remedy.
noticeable instance of this kind is found In the med
lclnes OF Dr. W. Benson whose Skin Cure and Celery
and Chamomlle Pills impart at once, In their Names
either their purpose the ingredients which compose
tem Dr. Benson's Skin Cure is warranted to heal all
diseases of the skn such letters huors inhamma-
nOh milk crust eczema diseases of the hair and SCALP
scrofua, ulcers pmples and tchings all parts Of
the body. 1t makes the skin white, soft and smooth
removes tan and freckes and the best toilet dressing
In existence Its popularity is atested by the immense
sales OF it which are taking place everywhere.
ss 1t is the only genuine ''Skn Cure, and all should
beware OF the various remedies which have been srug
Cling for existence and endeavor tn ride into pop
uarity by advertising themselves 1.-THE Great Skin
Cures" There is only and that is DR.. Benson's.
BE sure and get it.
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The woman. Labor League.


A w0AANS QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE-S0NE RE-
MARKS ABOUT THE OBJECTS OF THE1EAGUE-
meeting OF the Woman's Labor League was
held last evening at the Corcoran builiin taird
floor. and there were twenty five or thirty present.
The league was called to order by Mrs Charlotte
Smith, president, and the minutes OF last In citing
having been chilled for, Mrs Clara Barton Greene,
the secretary, stated that she had not written
them out, in consequence of sickness. Mrs. Saith
asked what they could expect IL the officers did
not perform their duties, and said she hal not ex-
pectel TO be placed in such dilemma. Mrs Saith
asked Mr. Mcdonald to take the chair, rernarkn :;
that they did not want officers who have ailments
almost every 4ay. Mrs Greene retOTted that She
could not b. blamed for being sieH. Mr.. Mcdonald
lett, "They can have the Offices"
Ii5 secretary, Mrs. Greene, read a letter from
E. A Elrm2n- Calling attention to the case of the
widow o a clerk who with five children to sup
port, had performed the duties of her husband in
the department., and was not appointed to his
place. TIE writer also noted case where a father
was employed in the Bureau of Engraving and
Printing, and there We're three sons also in Office
two in the Post Office department AMI one in the
Pension ONCE She also remarked that some ladies'
in off eput all their salaries on their backs and
had little sympathy with women.
NEW MEMBERS.
The secretary passed around the room and took
the names o. Wilson Mcdonald, j. James; Calvert,
g. W. Brown and Mrs. c. Odlum, honorary; Mrs.
L. c. Miller, Mrs. Lucy Bushby. Miss Florence
Abbott and Miss Lizzie Abbott as applicants for
membership.
Mi. j. j. Calvert read an article prepared by
him on the ''True Woman"
Mrs. Smith remarked that the Boston Globe and
other papers had severely criticized the constitu-
ton as being political She was glad that the
league had political object, and they would ap-
peal to their husbands, brothers and sweetheartS
(and some had sweetheartSl to vote for those who
viii give women chance.
THE LEAGUES INFLUENCE.
Mrs. Roberts said that the league had exercised
some influence, for gentleman had recently told
her: "Your league Is playing the devil with me
because was to have an appointment, and Mr.
Teller has been informed that he must appoint so
many women, thereby lessennQ my chances"
Mr.. George Brown In speaking OF the objects of
the league said that this was not woman's
rights meeting nor Mary Walker something, but
a league, one of whose objects Is that women who
are employed should receive just compensation
Mrs. Smith said that Gen. Ingalls, had refused to
discharge two lady clerks (wdOwS OF Oficers) from
the quartermaster generals Office, notw1thStand-
ing the order OF Secretary Lincoln, and Mrs.
Greene moved a vote OF thanks to Gen. Ingalls,
which Was adopted.
Mr.. Edmondston, of the carpenters union, made
few remarks.
Mrs. Greene rendered her resignation as secre-
tary and the meeting adjourned.
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A CURIOUS CASE of matrimonial trouble exists
between Barbara Kropp and her husband. Henry
Kropp, an elderly couple, living at No. 1902 1
street. They We're married in 1857 and lived peace
ably together for years until recently, when Bar
bara filed bill for divorce on the grounds Of
cruelty. They were divorced on the 2d Of last
February. Shortly afterwards he began to WOO
her over again, and were remarked ON the Sd Of
last July. The second honeymoon was OF de-
c1dedy brlefer duration than the first, and the
much married lady has filed, through her attOr-
ney, VIM. P. Williams, her second bill for divorce
in seven months from the same man. She sets
forth In her bill that he cruelty treats her. He is
cabinet-maker and furniture dealer, but fails to
support her, and spends his money In drink.
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DRY GOODS.


nRY GOODS FOR FALL AND WINTER.
IL JUST RECEIVED.
Arizona Foue. all colors. at 7sc.. worth 81.
Beautifu Combination Suitings.
1 al ilne tasblne cs al the new shades
BACK Cashmere. p. A. 80. 6S, IS and 81.
tierster Goth beautiful Goods only 25c.
Black Nevets. from Fl. 25 to - So
Pushes IN all thu colors at 81 so bought early.
- and worth o-day in first hands -.
BACK Silks 40 81 81 25. 81. so 81. as 81 S. 25 81 30
- We keep only the reliable makes.
Dress Flannes In every shade.
Back Satin, 81, q. IS. 81 SO.
All The cheaper grades Of Dress Goods from 12S TO soc.
WHITE GOODS.
Table Damask in beached 30 co T5 81 snd 81 Ok
liable Dsnask, half and unbleaehed. rs S. 40 So IS
Napkins aud Doiles, from soc, 10 * per doz.
Lace Curtains. in SETS from So 80 10 80 ner nair
1O-4 Sbeetng, Is, 80 and 81 NC.
d Sheeting, from l21Sc up.
All makes Of "A Cotton cheap as can he had
We sell the best 25c. Towel TO be had.
We sell very fine Damssk Towels at 81, IS, sc and 50
per doZ.
Good large size Blankets at So.
Better Blankets at 81, IS, SC, 81 and S10.
CLOTHS AND CASSIMERFS.
We make Suits to order guarantee 1T, and viii
- you from 50 % $40 on Suit.
We make Shirts 10 order guarantee fit and save you
money.
Shirts ready made at 65 IS, 81 and sl.25.
Merino Underwear for Gents and Ladies. both White
ana Scarlet.
Hosiery, Gloves, Handkerchiefs. Umbrellas. Gosss-
mers, &c.
give will sell as Cheap as any house in the city,
LUTTRELL 4 WINE.
sl4-2w 1880 PENN'A AVE, Cor. 10Th STREET.
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DOES YOUR HEAD ACHE?

No matter what the cause Sick, Nervous, Neuralgia
Dyspeptic Which is it, revolution in the treatment
of nervous diseases is taking place. DIR. c. W Ben
son has discovered a sure remedy in his Celery and
Chanomile Plls-they permanently sick and ner-
vous headache neuralgia, dyspepsia, seeples and
all nervous diseases. Sold by all Druggists. Price so
cents box. Address, Baltimore Nd By mall two
boxes for 81, or six boxes for 81. so.
G. N. CRITTENToN New York is Wholesale Agent
for DR.. c. W. Benson's remedies. 500
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CITY AND DISTRICT.


NATIONAL THEATER--" The Galley Slave"
NEW THEATER CoMIQUE.-variety.
DRIVERS SUMNER GARDEN.-Specialty perform
ance.
ABNERS GARDEN.-COncert
WASHINGTON SWIMMING SCHOOL New York ave
hue, between 18th and 14th streets.
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washington ,1ar.se. Retail Prices.

MEATs.-Bcef. sirIoin, 20a25c per h. do porter
house, 25aa0c, rib roast 15a20c; steak, 1shfa2oc.
Corned Beef safe: Dried Beef, Clipped, 25a30c.
do. sliced, zoe Tongues. 6oa75c Lamb. spring. goa
25c.: Veal 12Ia20c; Mutton, 1Oa15c; PORK 12i15c.
Sausage, 12Na14c.; Bacon Hams, sugar cured
1Sa20c., cut D5 Shoulders, 15d17c., cut, 1Sa20c
Breasts, 14a16c; Lard, Liable.
FRUITS.-OrangeS, 40l50c. per dOZ.; Lemons, 25a
1Oa12c: Apple ,4Oa50c. per pix; do (erab 4Oa50c pei
pix; do cookng zoe. per pix; Plums. sla1 % per PIX
Peaches, 3Oi5Oc per PIX: Damsons, s1a1.25 pei
peck; WatermelOns 10l25c.: Catalogues, 5a10c.
Pears. sOc.asl.; do (cooktng), 30a4Oc. per peck;
Grapes, 3.6c.
F1sm.,Perch, 25a4oc per bunch; Rock. large, 25a
30c. per h., 40a5oc. per bunch: Mackerel, 2Od25c
Halibut, 15a20c per h.; Goldfish, 10a12c. per To-
HaddOck, 10c per h.; Catfish, 2Oa25c. per bunch
Sheephead, 2O.l25c. per h.; Trout 12a13c per H.
Sea Bass, 12al5c. per ID. Black Fish, 12a15c. per
To-; Frog Legs, s25Oas3 per doz.; Lobster, 12al5c.
mond-back S3eas35 per doz.: Turtle, 25c.as1 each.
BUTTER. Philadelphia Print, 45c. per Id.
Western Creamery, 40c.; New York, 35a40c
Roll, 25a35c.; Cheese, 12a2Oc.; Eggs, 27a3Oc. per
doZ
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Qrish.) 3Oa4Oc. per peck;
Spinach. 10a15c per peck Beans SNAP, 20a30c per
peck; Egg Plant, 5a10c. each Beets, 2a5c. per bh
Lettuce, Base. per head; Onions, 40a50c. per peck
Tomatoes. @a30c. per peck; Cucumbers, 1Oa
12c per doz: Carrots. Sa5c. per bunch;
bh. Turnips, 5a1Oc. per BIZ; Cauliflower, 15aaOc.
each; Cymlins, 10c per doz peas, 3Oa40 per peck;
corn, 10a15c. per dOz squash, 3a5 per pound.
POULTRY.-Turkeys, 15a1Sc. per h. Chickens
per pair; do Spring, 5Oa75c. per pair; Ducks
75ca$1 per pair; Geese. 75caS1 each; Squads, 81
as2.50 per doZ
GAME.-Duck (blue wing), 81 per pair; Plovers,
75c. per pair; Ortolan, 75c per doz.; Reed BIrIs,
75c. per dOz.; Black Birds, 4Oa50c per doz.
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The Proposed Reception TO Melville.
Engineer Melville and his companions are ex-
pected to arrive In the city tomorrow afternoon
on the limited express. He will be met at Baiti-
more by the committee appointed for that pur-
pose, and at the b. AMI P. depot the whole recep-
tion committee will meet the train, and Commits
sioner West Will make brief address OF
welcome The party will then be escorted to
the Ebbitt by the District militia under CON-
mand or Colonel Moore. The procession will
move over the following route: Up 9Th street TO
Pennsylvania avenue; thence to 18th street. and
by street to the Ebbitt House, where the formal
reception Will take place. This Will consist of a
speech OF wei .ome by Hon. X. w. Thompson, ex-
Secretary OF the Navv, after which formal recep-
tien viii be held, and all present will have an OPP
portunity TO shake hands with the distinguished
gusts A telegram received from Melville, dated
at Philadelphia yesterday, said: 81 accede TO the
wishes OF my friends. an:i Will be on the limited
express leaving here l. % pm Saturday"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-22

FAMILIES rcsumiag Housekeeping and others are
Invited by the :. i. Tea Co.. 103 Seventh street. to
test the superior qultes OF their teas and cofTee5.
A present given with every pound.
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CARD.-Heilbrun'S shoe house, No. 400 9TH
street northwest, will be closed on Saturday, the
% inst. until O'Clock pm, when it will be
opened with the best selection and greatest bar
gains IN gents, ladies' misses and childrenS shoes
ever offered in this city,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-22

A. STRAITS place or business, $50 Pennsylvania
avenue, VIII De closed from y. 10. this evening
Until D. tomorrow evening.
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REC0LLECTIoSs OF army life. See Memories of
the War" at Drivers tonight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-22

TEE GREATEST BARGAINS ever offered In Wash
fnrton In glass ware viii be soil tomorrow only
at r. GOldSchini's, sig 7th street northwest Plain
gobletS BIC. y GoZ-, banded &c. handsomely en-
gr.ycl 50c, inch handled Ice cream saUceTS 20c.
y foZ, inch fOoted iruit bowls soc, inch oval
dishes Sc, inch &c, 9 Inca g.. covered dishes
To-, Inch frult ucers on STANDS for 1Oc, mugs
Sc, Ice cream trays 15c., large cream pitchers 20
D inch E1Stteke ROUND dishes &C., inch g., Ii8-
laSscs cans b., large covered fruit bowls high
stand with Jumbo" ii cure 6lc. worth S1.25, COW
erei butter dishes 10c., cOiored glass breakfast
sets pieces 75c, eX-PreSident'S Garfield AMI Lin
coin memorial plates &c, engraved wine glasses
40 = dog footed butter dishes with cover and
Jumbo figure $50. worth 95c., water pitchers 35c.,
bread trays 20c- Also 10 per cent discount on baby
Carriages travelling trunks and an Immense as
Sortnent of new designs in decorated dinner, tea
and chamber sets and American and Foreign col
Ored AMI plain glass ware.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-22

CHEAP Guns. muZZIe and breeeh- loaders new
and secondhand. at HerzOgs, EOS 9th street, neal
Pennsylvania avenue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-22

PURE GRAPE CIDER. made from select Virginia
grapes. pressed, 81 per gallon. and sold by Chris
tian &ander, No. S1l 18th street northwest.
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Anlusenents. &c.

THE GALLEY SLAVE at the National con tinues to
be great attraction.
THE PERFORMANCE at the New Theater COmiuue
draws immense audiences.
The GRAND TESTIMONIAL BENEFIT to George W.
Driver, Tor which program of rare excellence has
been arranged, VIII be given this evening
THIS IS HE LAST WEEK OF the Roman students
at ADner'S Garden. Next week the orchestra Will
renew their concerts.
THE SEASON AT FoRD'S OPERA HOUSE will open
on Monday with the comic opera of merry War"
The WASHINGTON SWIMMING SCHOOL is pleas
ant resort for the tired.
EARNEST STANLEYs American allied attractions
will occupy the boards at the National Theater
next week. This combination embraces three dis
tinct companies, presenting minstrelsy, speciality
and the drama The performance Is said to be an
excellent one, the Baltimore papers being loud in
its praise.
THE STEAMER GEORGE LEARY will make her last
excursion trip to the CapeS tomorrow evening,
and not the last trip to Norfolk, as enormously
stated YESTERDAY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-22

THE SALE at Dowling's auction rooms to-mor-
row Will be unusually attractive. comprising some
OF the finest parlOr and chamber furniture that
has been offered at auction in a long time. See
advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-22

TOILET QUILTS. great bargains, 81. Cochranes.
TOMORROW EVENING, at O'Clock, Julius LanS-
burg'S long promised evening display OF fine car
petlngS, interior decorations and parlOr furniture
will take place. cordial invitation extended to
all NO cariSl
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COLORED CASHMERES.

We are now prepared to show most complete assort-
ent OF these goods which viii be most extensively
worn the coming season. We have all the new shades
IN the various qualities, and offer them at the lowest
market prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-22

THE entire Marine band and fall drum corps will
play the Memories OF the War at Drivers benefit
Tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-22

"MENoRIEs OF THE WAR;" inter5perSed with fire.
works, at Drivers tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-22

The FAMILY SHOE STORE. 3c6-3CS 9TH street. will
De closed from O'Clock this evening TO O'Clock
Tomorrow evening. Wait for US. as we shall have
some special bargains 10 offer you.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-22
CARPETS.
CARPETS

CARPETS CARPETS.
CHOICE NEW STYLES.
so styles best 2ply Carpets bright beautiful patterns
IS cts, 80 cts, So cts. 90 cts.
IS styles American Brus sells beautiful Styles all
new this season. IS c's 80 cts 50 cts. 90 cts. 95
Best Body Brussels choice bright styles at low prices
rs styles Ingram Carpets. all designs. 81 Cts. 30
Floor pruggets beautiful designs in all Sizes S. Sc.
Hall and Stair Carpets to match.
Floor Oil Cloths all widths from 81 cts 80 cts so cts
Moquette. Smyrna. Velvet and Tapestry Rugs.
Making and Laying Carpets. cts.
Carpet Lining. cts. yard.
Lace Curtains, new ST. les.
FL OUR ENTIRE STOCK OF CARPETS ARE
NEW DESIGNS THIS SEASON.
TOW SONS,
CSC PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
s1s South Side. Near Center Market
X ING's PALACE.
sl4 SEVENTH STREET.
In few days our building win be finished. We win
to Kings Palace. We would kindly request all to defer
Will fully repaid and It viii be to your !,
wait. Meanwhile shall still continue to slauxhter
goods. We are receiving daily al the leading
FALL SHAPES
Which, an inducement win b cold less than mar
ket value. We offer
ELEGANT CANTONs,
In Black and Coored. all new FAN Styles at
| lSc., 2oc., 25c., 35c..
And the Finest at 80 cents.
| BLACK PLUMES,
18 Inches Long, at IS Cents.
Ribbons. velvets fhshes satins. silks Laces, Flow
srs New Pattern Hats and Bonnets just receaved 1t
Prices that win Astonish al.
Don't fail to give rs . can and convince yourself
| KINGS PALACE.
sl4 SEVENTH STREET.
Remember, no branch store and no connection viii
any other establishment. G16
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DRY GOODS.
w ARD & HRoI
SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS

90 pieces fine quality 44-inch FoULE CLOTHS and
ChUDDA CLOTHS, at IS cents PEE yard. All the
new co!ors-Terra Gotta Hussar, Electric Car
Meiite. Marine Blue, Myrtle, sc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-22

Mr. ]. p. SOUsA VIII lead In person at Drivers
benefit Tonight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-22

WASTED.-An hOusekecpers to know that Ceres,
Sterling, MinneOla. Reliance and Golden Hill are
the best patent fiOurS known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-22

THE MASON CAsE-Mr John G. Bicelow CONN.,
sci 1Or Sergeant John A. Mason, who left this CITY
tuesday evening, yesterday filed petition i'm the
writ OF habeas corpus for the release of Sergeant
Mason, now In the penitentiary at Auburn The
case VIII be heard at Utica about October LIST.
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FCSSELL'S Ice CREAM.

FALL FLANNELs, white wool. Bargains at Coch-
IaGe'S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-22

UMBRELLAS, silk, alpaca, gingham. Bargains at
CochrdneS.
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HANDKERCHIEF DEPARTMENT

100 doz. Ladies' Plain White and Printed Bortlered al
linen stitched in beautiful! designs, cent.
really worth more money.
% dog. SILK HANDkERCHIEFS, elegant quality a.
90 cents each. New and handsome STYLES.
Is doz. 22-inch CHINA SILK HEN-STITCHEr
HANDkERCH1EFS, superior quality. at 6S cent,
each.
20 doz. 24-inch CHINA SILK HANDKERCHIEFS,
usual 81 70 quality, only 81. GO each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-22

A Hosr OF volunteers appear at Drivers testi-
m0nlal benefit tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-22

IHE EIGHT HOUR SYSTEM went into effect In the
navy yards to-day: For several years it has been
Sne custom 10 work eight hours from the 22d of
september to the 22d Of March, because the man
cannot have good light for ten hours. Tbe re-
naming SIX months the ten hour system aTs
In the navy yard In this city the hours OF aae
from 80 q. 10. TIL 30 a.
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MISS ANNIE K. HUMPHREY,

MISS ANNIE K. HUMPHREY,
$50 TENTH STREET NORTHWEST
Makes CORSETS 10 order in every style and material
and guaran tees perfect At and comfort
HER 6PECIALTIES ARE
French Handmade Underclofhin9. Nordno Undervuw
and nnest lmpoEted Hoae2:
French C0rqetD md Bu1tleg. Ihe s'H0rcules" 6uD.
poeeng Cosssk fg vhtea - 3. Rsoi3 agsgk
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SILK PLUSHES.

summer, we are prepared to sh a complete line of
shades at prices far below the quotations of TO-DAY.
Ladies wishing to secure choice shades at much lower
price than will be possible few weeks later. for
SkIRTS, TRIMMINGS or other purposes will do well
to inspect our assortment before it is broken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-22

Az elegant souvenir for every lady at Drivers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-22

FOR WALL PAPERS, window shades, &C., go to X.
W. Henderson Co, lib street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-22

GossAMERs, lalfes, gents and children's; Coch-
raHe'S, uptown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-22

RIVER TRADE-Harbormaster Sutton reports
arrivals at the river front as follows: Schooner
C. l. Mitchell, Frost, 600 shingles and 933 tons
or Ice, TO Independent Ice Co. schr G. A. Kriwan,
loOO0 feet lumber, city dealers; Schr Extra, Muir
ply, 1O2 tons coal, Clark & Given: schr. Martha E.
TraverS Butler, cord wood, H. L. BScoe ;Schr POca-
hontaS. kendrick, cord wood, j. o. Carter; schr
Anna Mason, Turner, cord wood, BIscoe: schr
Caroline, Mothershead, cord wood, A. G. johnson;
sloops f. G. Strong, Hancock and j. C. vanname
with oysters for markets.; Schr. j. H. d. SmoOt
Main, 125 bales hay, Brewer & Co. schooner Ada,
Lee, cord wood, III. l. Biscoe.
A BELLIGERENT OLD SoLDIER-Charles Clark an
Old soldier, with no pedestaS except one artificial
one, was before the Police Court this morning
again for curSing and swearing on the street He
Kept the court waiting the usual half hour for him
TO get into the dock. Judge Bundy suggested that
The bailln get telephone for the deaf prisoner.
lie finally hobbled into the dock, and made the
clerk read the warrant three times and cross-ex-
alnined The officer. The court imposed the usual
hne. when Clark began torrent OF the most abu-
Svo and vile language, addressed to the court and
clutches away and fought Bailiff Barton until
several policemen came to his assistance and with
some difficulty got him in the dock.
COMEDIAN IN NEW RoLE.-A respectable
looking middle-aged man named Charles Banks
was In Judge Bundy's dock this morning on
charge of vagrancy and habitual drunkenness.
Poilceman ByrneS stated that the defendant is a
he has been drunk for three weeks and spent 1913
Ia tnat time and has been turned out of his board
1ng-hOuse on the Avenue He has been picked up
by witness dozen times In few days for being
FOUND drunk on the street. The defendant took
The stand and said he was no vagrant, but a re-
spectacle man. He said he had been robbed OF all
his money, but had home and friends Hemade
strong appeal for his liberty, but the court re-
qured him TO give bonds or be committed for Is
days. He made the usual bow and disappeared
behind the scenes.
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LADIES' CLOTH sUITINGS.

We are now showing very attractive line Of these
popular sooas IN al the new shades, in plain aud IN K
lures incIuilng Terra Gotta, Cadet Blue, OK Blood
Onve, Bronze, Electric Blue, Green, at the lowest
prices. - 49, ~
IA sreSial bargain, offer = fine Ca ALI, WOOL
JACkEriNG at 80 cents Per yard; worth 81 90.