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Daily Republican., 1882-08-28
LOOAM TAME EAASAA
OoKREOTED MAY 0, 1882.

cfSAlNS LEAVE WILMINGTON FUh
Philadelphia 400, 2:2s 200, $780, 1875 s:lb 800
B:89 0:58, 1880, 1853 q. m; l2:lb, #R3:8S
l:es Eso, A:oO, SIT, S:8S, 1896, 726, 1850
a;6b p. N.
Aow York, 2:OO, aga, $40: $50 7.26, s6s, ll:Sl
.. m. &12:SS, l.6s, 6.17, o:8s m.
Baltimore, 1:o6, S:ss a. m; l2:Ol 500 and go.
p. m.
Baltimore and Washington, l:42, 4:6l, 500
9:17a. m; l, Los, 6:67, ll:0A p. m.
Baltimore and Bay Line, o:67 p. m.
Baltimore and IntermediAte Stations, 600 p
New Castle, 600, $40 q. m.; l:OS Gas p. m.
Harrington and Intermediste Stations, s:lO
.. M; 1905; o:2O p. IN. No Sunday trains.
DolmSr and intermediate Stations, O:lO q. IL
Wilmington and Northern Railroad, TAT u
M; Loo, 500, e:So.p. m.
Delaware " eStsrn Railroad, T:OS, 1880 a. m.
SUNDAY TRAINS FOR
Philadelphia, 200, aga, $40 o. m. 1900 OIL,
$3.50, o:38, 7:2O, 1880, 1855, p. m.
Philadelphia and New York, 400, 2:28, q. m,
b:l7, o:SS. 7:2e p. m.
Baltimore and Washington, l:Ob, l:42, 1851
sos, GIT a. M. 11:O1 D. m.
ARRIVE AT WILMINGTON FROM
Philadelphia, Leg &6l, ,7:4O, sou, e:O5, eliza. m
ll:A9, 1853 m; 1850: &l:O9, 1850, A:S6
400, 6SS, cog, ,6:2O, ,s67, 800, ,s:5OlO g., lo4
l2.b p. N. Sundays, E42, G.61, 300, 1910
an; 2:sO. 1886, 100. 1850 y. IN.
From New Y ork, 1:32, 4:47, 8UO a. m, leo, Les
500, 0:67, l1:04 p. m. On Sundays, i-S2,
A:bl, 500 a. m, ll:OA, D, m
From Baltimore, 1:51, 1913, 0: 4, ll:63, 1885 o
M, l:6S, 6:ll, 6:38,T:A, 9:65. On Sundays
200, 2:23, a. M, 6iT, eSs, TIA, 9:06.
From Washington, 200, 2:2S, ll:6S a. m. 1895
1868, b:l7, 6:3S, TIA, 9:6s p. m. On Sundays
200, 2:28, a. M, SIT, e:3S, TIA, s:6t p. m.
\ sw CaCtle, $50, l0:l6 a. M; 1905, sos, O:Oi
D.. m. No Sunday trains.
Delsware Railroad, $3.50 q. M; 1905 100 ..
IN. No Sunday trains.
Wilmington and Northern Railroad, o:25
a. M; $40, 1855, o:AD p. IN. On Sundays
$40 a. M; arriVeT:.0
Delaware Western Railroad, 500 Q. m.; Gls
p. N.
FOR WILMINGTON LEAVE
Philadelphia, 18th and Market streets, 1890,
&65 $50, 7:16, 1886, S:2l, 1920, ll:00, II, So
q. M, 1928, 1880, S:16. Ava 4:S0, sos, 6:16
6:65, $3.50, $3.50, $50, 1000, lO:16. 1l:Sops m
Sundays, 1880, 8:66, 7:16, $50, a. m, l.05
600. 1000: 1915, 1850 D. m.
F1gurOsmArkedt thus ~ denote the ItmIts
express trains
SPECIAL NOTICE.
Special train will leave Grays' Ferry fol- |
Broad and Washington avenue station on ar |
,1val Of following trains leaving Wilmington |
Vt $50, 800, 300, $40 o. m. and 2:30 p. N. |
Leave Broad and Washington avenue for |
Wilmington at $50 7:16 $40. lo:l6 am. l:SO
i:20. 8:10 D. m. |
Daily Republican., 1882-08-28
ID EGISTER'S ORDER.
RRGIsTER's OFy1CR.

RRGIsTRR's OEVICE,
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DEL, Aug. 8 1852
Upon the application Of Albin Baldwin,
Executor Of Jehu Talley late Of Braudywine
HID, in said county, deceased, II is ord cred
and directed by the Register that thS Ex.
ecutor aforesaid give notice OF granting
Of Letters Testamentary upon the estate OF
the deceased, with the date OF granting there.
Of, by causing advertisements to be posted
within 40 days from the date Of such LIE ters
In six of the most public places Of the County
of New Castle, requiring all persons having
demands against the estate to present the
same, or abide by an Act OF Assembly in
such case made and provided; and Ais cause
the same TO be inserted within the same peri.
cd in the DELAWARE REPUBLICAN, news
paper published In Wilmington and to be
therein three weeks, (eo-d
~, Given under the hand and seal OF
}L.s. Once Of the Register aforesaid, at
N~~~' Wilmington, In New Castle county,
the day and year above writtoR,
8. q. BIGt3S, Register.
NoTIoR.-All persons having claims against
the estate Of tho deceased must present the
same duly attested to the executor, on
Dr before Aug. 18th, A. D., 1888, or abide the
Act Of Assembly in such case made and pro-
Tided. ALBIN BALDWIN,
Executor.
Address:--Booths Corner. Del. Co, Pa.
Daily Republican., 1882-08-28
GNTOP AT FORD'S HkOOERY, FLOUR,
fapd nd how IN What Front and MoPu.

StTOP AT FORD'S 9KOOERY, FLOUR,
y feed and hay market, Front and Mary
land Avenue.
Although groceries have advanced in prices
we are yet selling low: dried apples &c.; evap.
Grated apples 12c.; 3bs prunes 2bc 2b good
coffee G5c.; honey drop l6c.; fine syrup 12c.,
those are the best syrups sold In the city for
the money. Our 100. tea Is extra, our SOC
toa is lne our 8Oc. tea can't be beat; cottees
10, ~, Ii. l8, 22, 26 80 38, we sell nothing but
standard gOoJs; -four for $3.50 is the best In
the city for the money and we are
the only ones who sell that brand; our $500
-four is patent process, other brands we will
sell Csc less than quoted by any other deal
or; for -four as well as any other article
we will refund the money when not sati stied
so buyers take no risk. P.J. FORD.
ms-i Front and Maryland Ava,
Daily Republican., 1882-08-28

DATENTO obtained and all business in
L "A L Elm L \ the u. +. Patent office, or in
the Court attended to for modern fees.
When model or drawing ID cent we advise
as to patentabllity free Of charge; and We
make no cbarge unless we obtain patent.
We refer, here, to the Post Master the
Supt Of the Money Order Div. and to Off.
cials Of the us. Patent Office. For circular.
advice, terms and reference to actual clients
In your own State or ooutny, address
O. A. SNOW & 90.
Opposite Patent Office, Washington, Dc.
Intention this paper.l novl4'eod-u
Daily Republican., 1882-08-28
GAMD HARVEST HOME RX.
" CUkAION
to CAPE MAY on the

SIbAMEh hEPU BLlC
Stopping for passengers at Delaware City
on Tuesday, August 20, 1882.
Grand reunion Of farmers, grangera ana
families on the Delaware Bay Charming
musical concert and laughable variety enter.
tainments, dancing, etc. on board the steam.
or, provided especially for this occasion Of
grand after harvest festival for all. Steamer
leaves Fourth street wharf, (Wilmington) at
o'clock, q. m; Delaware Oity, 9.bO q. IN.
Adults tickets only 7tc., children, 4oc. A
special train will start from Newark. Del, at
O'Clock, sonnecting with steamer at del
aware City at 800. adults ticket from new
ark $1.s0, children 7Oe TlcKets at Vain.
wright's Dry Goods Store, 3l2 Market street,
Wilmington, DEL, and at the Ledger ofiice
Newark, Del.
Churches, Societies, Lodges, etc, can make
to 20 on the above low rates.
Address or call on John Wainwright, 3I2
Market st., Wilmington, DEL, or Egbert q.
Handy, Newark, Del. aul9-7t
Daily Republican., 1882-08-28
FigurOsmArked thus ~ denote the Itmlts
express trains

Special train Will leave GrayS' Ferry for
Broad AID Washington avenue station on ar
rival Of following trains leaving Wilmington
at $50, 800, 300, $40 o. m. and $3.50 p. N.
Leave Broad and Washington avenue for
500. S:l0 D. m.
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THE EVENING CRITIC.
LACoNIC LOCALS.
CsTA BLIsHED AUGUST Ises,

Mrs. MARIA J.. MrLoY was fined slO5
by Judge snol to-day for keeping an UNI
licensed bar. An appeal wns noted
AN advertisement of three lines under tho
head of wanted, for Gale or rent, lost and found
or personal, can be Inserted In THE EVENING
CRITIC three times for % cents.
CHARLES MoLDEN and George Bell, two
young white men, were charged In the Police
Court to-day with frescolng each others faces
In street light, and were sont down for fifteen
days each.
A cBANcERY suit has been instituted by
Mr. O. II. Church against Mr.. John Van Rls.
wick for an account and restraining order b
cnioin tho sale OF certain property until the
equities therein can BIO determined.
YOUNG men and middle aged ones, suffer.
Ing from nervous debility ana kindred weak.
Series Boohe. Address, woRLD's DIspENsAIY
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. Buffalo, MY.
ISAAC ROBINSON and his brother John,
two colored ragpickcre, had n fight about n
gamo OF carde, and Isaac struck John on tho
head with pair OF scales, and cut him
severely. Judge Smell gave the man sixty
days In Jail.
FREDERICK w. WYRIcH was before
Judge Smell to-day for the nth time during
the present license year for keeping au I'M
licensed bar in South Washington. Judge
Smell imposed tho highest fino, $3.50, and an
appeal was noted.
In THE Police Court to-day Elias Ross, a
burly negro, was called out OF the dock to an.
ewer charge OF assault upon colorod girl,
10 years VI age, named Ella James. The man
was yesterday tried for assault with intent TO
commit rape, but the case not being sus-
tanned, papers for simple assault wore filed
against him, and he was tried for that ofrense
Tho testimony showed that tho girl and man
had been found In an alley on the night OF De.
cember 10, under improper circumstances,
and both endeavored to run away, but the
girl was caught and tho man was subse
quenily arrested. Judge Smell fined the
prisoner 500 or ninety days.
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School Reunions.

The fifth annual reunion OF the graduates OF
the High School of the class OF rs was held last
night at the new High School building, on o.
near Seventh street northwest. The president
called the meeting 10 order, and an election
of officers was had, with the following results
President, i. d. Noyes; first vice.president
II. L. John; second vlce-president, d. u.
Thompson; third vlco-prosident, O. A.
Barker; secretary, II. L. Hodgkins; as.
sistant, W. u. Robinson treasurer, II. b..
palion; orator, @. b.. Rheem: editor, A.
j. Lamb; assistant A. u. Hobbs, and
delegate TO central committee Alumni
Association, Il. u. Thompson. After tho cleo
tlon OF officers the editor read tho roview OF
the year, including letters from absent mem
beers regrottlng their inability to attend. The
line was then formed, and the members and
invited guests proceeded to tho floor below,
where splendid collation. was served by
Fround. There were seated ut tho tables be-
sides the members Messrs. j. Ormond Wilson,
Superintendent OF tho Public Schools; Trustees
Lovejoy and Warner, and L. A. Paul teacher
OF tho Boys High School. Some impromptu
toasts were called and responded to by the
visitors ana members.
Tho second annual reunion of the Boys
High School of the class of 80 was held at
Wonn's Hall last night, nearly all tho men,
bers responding. The election OF officers re.
suited In the reelection OF nearly all OF tho
former occupants. superintendent Wilson
and Trustees Lovejoy and Warner called du.
ring the evening and made addresses.
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Christmas mt Isyiand Chapel.

A burlesque band by sixteen boys and girls,
n "Mother Goose" cautata by ten masters and
misses In beautiful costumes boflttlng tho &C.
casion, and solos by Miss Annie Yeatmau and
Mr.. James Taylor and recltations by Misses
Annie Dyer Nannette Howell and Addlo Tuno
were the prominent features OF tho excellent
programme furnished at this church by the
committee OF arrangements, headed by Miss
Cora Walker. Much credit IS duo to this COM
A. Gee, for tho promptnes5 and energy with
which 1t was eSecuted-not moments delay,
or the slightest confusion occurred from be-
ginning to end. Though tho church was lit
orally packed good order prevailed through
out. Among tho many presents given were n
beautiful gold.headed cane to Rev. Richard
Norris, pastor, and an elegant ring and card
basket to MISS Addie Stahl, organist. Ice
cream, cake and confectionery for tho entlro
audience concluded the entertainment.
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SOUTH WASHINGTON.

Harhormaster Sutton reports tho following
arrivals ut the wharyes for yesterday
schooner wicomlco, Captain Groyson, 20 cords
wood for II. T.. Blsc0ei puugy John W. Groy,
Captain Ciesel, 400 bushels oysters for mar.
keti schooner NJ. J stephenson, Captain Evans,
$50 bushels oyeioIs; sloop b. ii. Lambert
Captain Davis, 800 bushels oysters.
Tao pleasure steamer Lila has boonIhnuled
on The dry docks to receive her winters renn-
ishlng.
broken.down stone wagon ON Seventh
street last night was serious obstruction IN
the way Of rapid transit.
The ice has almost entirely disappeared
from the river ana the wharves show signs OF
renewed commercial activity.
Last night clifton, evidently OF Caucasian
extraction, and who appeared to BIO enjoying
the exhilarating influence OF sundry glasses
OF South Washington barroom nectars,
checked up his frame before THE CRITIC
scribe In the Smithsonian Grounds and asked
II he was on tho right way to the Avenue.
The scribe could not make himself Understood,
and tho man burst into torrent Of obscene
oloquenco md composed himself In pool OF
muddy water for the night.
oyster quotations this morning; Small, Csc.
to I5c.; middllng, SOC. 20 DOG; large, 81 to
~ 20, and extra nno $3.50 per bushel and
higher. supply limited and demand brisk.
The many friends OF Miss Addie Tuno will
DO happy to know that that young lady Is hero
on visit from school, and Is at the residence
OF her parents, corner Seventh and Il streets.
About . o'clock this morning ofIlcers Bran.
son and Saddler heard piercing screams COM
Ing from No. 321 L street. They hurried there
and found the clothing OF Alfred Scoot, nm
aged colorod man, on iiro. Aftor much DIM
Guilty the flames were extlngushed, aud DIR.
Sumbey was brought to tho mans assistance.
Scoot was badly burned about tho head and
body, and after his wounds wero dressed he
was sent to Providence Hospital by direction
OF the doctor. Tho accident was caused by
his carolessnoss In handling coaloil lamp.
Mr.. David Lescallett, OF tho Baltimore Il Pc.
tomac Railroad, left this city this afternoon
for Denver, Col, where he VIII engage In u
mercantile business.
Tho steamer Excelsior loft Baltimore this
afternoon for Norfolk, and viii arrive horo
Saturday on her fret trip.
The Washington Light Infantry cadets gave
another OF their enjoyable solrees last night
NJ Blnke'a Hall. Professor plstori's band was
engaged for the occasion, aud mt an early hour
| the hall was filled to It's utmost capacity with
| The youth and beauty OF South Washington.
| About twenty OF the cadets appeared in their
now stunning uniforms, and wero the observed
| OF nll Obscrvers. The entertainment lasted
| until 80 this morning, when tho throng re-
tired happy.
| Boots, shoes and slippers In endless variety,
and at prices 10 suit the pockets OF tho hum
| blest citizen, can always be obtained at Adler
| a. Bros, corner Four-and.a-half and L streets,
| southwest. Call and see them
| AT the Mount Vernon Dairy nothing but
| pure, unadulterated milk, cream and butter
| is sold. Visit this well-known place, corner
| Twelfth and streets southwest.
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WEST WASHINGTON.


Hermlono Lodge, No. IL, X. OF r., last night
elected the following officers to sorye during
me coming term j; II r,S Core ST. o. j, T.
Palmer, NJ. Of f.. Henry O. Wagner, NJ. OF f.:
i. II. Tavernor, X. Of II. ana s., and II. II.
simpson, NJ. at A.; representatives to tho
Grand Lodge, II. O.. Wagner, p. Il. Taverner,
$. II. Gladmon, A. woodley and J. f. Culver;
trustees, S. q. Palmer, II. q. Wagner and W. r.
Glbbonsi appointed by tho O. o., Samuel A.
A pair Of horses attached to n carriage be.
longing 10 Colonel John A. Joyce ran away
Wednesday afternoon about $3.50 ON Valley
street, and broke up the carriage, and, bocom-
ing detached from II, they ran Into Road street,
whero they struck tho carriage Of d. II.
Warner, which was damaged very much, but
luckily neither the occupants nor the horses
sustained any injury.
The sunday.school OF Mount Pleasant had n
very pleasant Christmas celebration at their
church last night. The arrangements were
complete and the decorations were very pretty.
Santa Claus made his appearance down an
old-iashioned chimney.pieco which had been
erected In tho lower part OF tho church, aud
entered q bedroom containing bed, with
children In II, whose stockings no nllod
plenteously, and no then proceeded to present
each Of tho larger children with a box Of
candies and n stocking Of tho same to the little
ones. Tho Rev. DR.. Southerland, of tho Con-
gress.streot Church, made n short address,
and the children sang some very pretty
hymns.
The Christmas celebration at st. Johns Sun.
afternoon and was largely attended by the
children and thoir parents. The Rev. DR.. j..
A. Lindsay conducted short service, and
nfter the singing OF anthems and carols by the
scholars and tho infant class In very charm.
Ing manner, the benediction was pronounced,
and they all proceeded to the lccture-roem,
where n veil being drawn, most
beautiful Christmas tree was discovered,
which was 1lled with beautiful presents for
the children. Half hidden among the branches
was the beautiful little daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Mary Dodge, who personatod an angel.
Gloria In Excelsis being sung by tho children,
the presents from the tree were distributed to
them. The rector, on behalf Of tho Children,
presented n very handsome scarf.pln to tho
superintendent Mr.. John Marbury, who
suitably acknowledged 1t In few wellchosen
words.
Mr.. Bradneld Hartley gavo very largo
party last night at his residence, on street,
which was largely attended.
very pleasant Christmas entertainment
was held at tho Baptist Church, on Wodnes.
day night, which was largely attended. A
very pleasant Christmas tree was an agree.
able feature OF the evening. The pastor, Rev
Mr.. Walker, made an interesting address. A
very handsome present was given to him by
the school and presents were given to all the
children. The singing was beautiful.
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AMUSEM ENTS,
NATIONAL THEATRE,


The National has been packed with huge
audiences ut every performance OF "Around
the World In Eighty Days" Tho rendition Is
very realistic, tho presence of Laura, tho
live elephant, being great attraction.
FoRD's oPERA-uoUsE.
''The Passing Regiment" draws roars OF
laughter from the large crowds who visit
Ford's and Is placed upon the stage In u fino
manner.
THE DIME MUSEUM.
The Capitol Theatre has been transformed
into n dime museum whichsls we'll patronlzed.
The curiosities are wonderful and tho stage
performances very fine. open from i to 10
p. m.
THEATRE CoMIQUE.
Ofcourse the Comiquo is doing an immense
business. The large number of attractions
who nightly appear are unrivalled. There will
be matlnees to-day and tomorrow.
THE SKATING RINK.
There was a large attendance OF fashionables
at the reception rendered tho Columbia Boat
Club by Mr.. Curtis atthe rink last night The
surface was occupied by glittering gliders all
the evening who enjoyed themselves hugely.
There Will be matinees every day this week
and an assembly tomorrow night.
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Briggs-washington.

AIarge and fashionable assemblago was con.
gfeeated at tho Foundry M. e. Church last
evening, the occasion being the ceremony that
bound two loving hearts as one-the marriage
Of Mr.. Orlando Briggs, counselor-at-law of
New York city, and Miss Robecca, daughter OF
the late Colonel John Stoth Washington, for
moro than thirty years editor Of tho New Or.
leans Picdyune. The bride, who ia OF the
blonde type Of beauty, presented q picture Of
rare loneliness. She was attired In cream
corded silk OF exquisite design, court train,
with roee.trimming of Snowflake. The
drapery formed fyo scalloped panels, ending
all festooned with point lace and Topped with
pompons. Above was fiounce of old point
lace, caught up with orange blossoms. A
surmounted the high waist elbow-sleeves OF
the eame exquisite lace revealing faultless
arms. Aveil OF embroidered tulle, fastened
with orange blossoms partially concealed
wealth OF golden hair, which seemed crown
Of glory TO form OF surprising lovellness.
On both her father and mothers slde Miss
Virginia family, whose name will never
be forgotten 30 long as the hallowed
memories of the father OF his country exist.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. DR..
were Mr. George Evans, DR.. Henry Thompson,
Mr.. Calm and DR.. Miller Thompson. The lit
tie sister q tho bride, Miss Fannie Washing.
ton, and Miss Rosa Korn,. were the attendant
bridesmaids and Mr.. Hawley and Ernest
Thompson groomsmcn. After tho ceremony a
reception was held at tho residence of the
was largely attended. Among the many
distinguished guests We note the fol-
lowing: Captain and Mrs. Cabell, Mr..
and Mrs. j. Thompson, Mrs. Sites, OF China;
Mrs. Colonel Hook and sister, OF Texas; Mrs.
Herbert, Mrs. Austin and Mrs. Atkinson, OF
New Orleans; Mrs. Hawke and Miss Pugsley,
OF Ohio DR.. Phil and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lacy, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. D. Lincoln, Mr.. and
Mrs. Bunyea and Mrs. Lockwood. Many ole.
giant and costly presents were received. Mr..
and Mrs. Briggs will receive their friends at
her mothers residence on New Years, and tho
day following Will proceed to New York, where
Mr.. Briggs Will continue the practice or his
profession. Tho bride Will leave host OF
friends in Washington who love her for her
gentle, unassumIng manner and her many ex-
cellcnt traits Of mind and heart.
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ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

Judged amos Sangster yesterday notified the
clerk OF the Alexandria County Court that, In
consequence OF tho Injuries he received In
difficulty at Fairfax Courthouse recently, he
will DO unable to hold tho DecemboY torn OF
his court. In compliance with tho order, the
sherin OF the county adjourned tho court till
the January term.
Presbyterian Sabbath.school took place last
night and was much enjoyed by the little
folks, OF whom there was n large number pres
ent.
Tho celebration OF the NJ. r. church. Sabbath
school VIII take place tonight. '.'
The funeral OF Mrs. Nancy Fugett who died
Tuesday night, took place from her late resi-
dencc, on Pitt street, this afternoon.
A large flre.crackor was thrown into the
residence Of Mr.. Samuel Daggett, on Royal
street, by some unknown party, last night
which bursted, causing tho explosion OF a'cOal.
oil lamp and setting 1ro 10 tho promises, Tho
flames were oXtlngulshed, however, before
gaining headway.
John smar, n small whits boy, arrested for
an assault on another boy named dontyberger,
was dismissed on giving security for his good
behavior, and Willie Baker, cOlOred. arrested
for defaclng the restaurant Of MI. McKenney,
was lined $3.50.
Mr.. II. NJ. Gleason, Of Charlottesville, Va,
and Miss Lily Philips, of this city, who We're
married In Washington yesterday, VIII leave
this evening for the former city, which they
VIII make their luture home.
Several boats loaded with oysters are at tho
whal yes.
Tho rumor that another case OF smallpox
had been reported Is unfounded. The only
case Il that OF The little son Of Mi. George
Powell, on Prince street.
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The MetropoIitnn Dinner.

The generous proprietors of the Metropoll-
tan Hotel remembered thoir guests on Christ
tho embelllshed bill of fare being one of the
most unique and tasteful seen for many day.
Tho delicate vignette on the first page, repre-.
century ago, with It's high mantei tree, hang.
ing crane, and steamlng tea.kettle; tho good.
natuled cat browsing near; tho huge clock on
tho right; the cumbrous old rocking chair Just
beyond and In the foreground tho neat,
snowy card of tho proprietors, with tho name
OF each engraved thereon, thrown carelessly
aslant the chair, is very complete and sugges.
two
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what Arc die Police Good For.

nn III wo syG rna ,b GI iSn ya aay pistol tS
residence OF Mr.. G.. w, Human, No. 225 IL
street northwest scattering tho glass clear
across the room, which was sleeping apart
ment. A person standing before the window,
or In range OF the bullet, must have been
killed or seriously wounded by the shot. A
gang OF young mon and half.grown boys were
noon. Are the police asleep when they are
most needed, and are taxpayers to expect any
protection from tho depredations OF gangs Of
NOung rnMlleR2