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Mrs. scovilIe,s Sut, for D,vorc..

Mrs. Francis NJ. Scoville has filed bin for d.
yorce in the Chicago Circuit Court against George
Scoyille. She says she was married to the defend.
ant January 1, 1853, and has four children, three
OF whom are OF lawful age, and the fourth Bertha
Catherine, is about nine years Old. She says that
about May IS, 1882, her husband, at 20 Monroe
street, "shook your oratriX and twisted her arm
ia anger and with extreme cruelty, and about
June IL, 1882, he again In anger and with extreme
cruelty shook your oratrix and twisted her arm.
and that he has made her life miserable p h
Blanchard is her attorney. Her husband claims
that she Is being Influenced by Interested outsiders
and has no real grievance.
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ANOTHER BIG CAvR-The Wheeling wv Val
Daily Intelfgericer OF Saturday reports that I'd.
II. Dick and g. A. Benter, OF that city, while on q
recent visit In the vicinity OF Harpers Ferry dis
covered the entrance OF a cave, the existence OF
which had been known before but which had never
been explored. 1t was ON the farm OF Rudolph
Rau back or Harper's Ferry, and within a short
distance or the Baltimore and Ohio track, on Q
prominence known as Prospect HILL Messrs Dick
and Benter, In company with two or Mr.. Raus
sons explored the cave, and report that IL fairly
equals, II 1t does not surpass, either the Mammoth
cave OF Kentucky or that OF Luray.
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LOSSES OF LIFE AND PROPERTY By sToRns-
Storms In Ohio have completely destroyed some
Is miles OF the track of the Ohio Central road north
of Comngo. Live stock has been drowned, crops
damaged, ana the losses are estimated at $500 600
In Colorado there have been floods and laAd-Slfdes
and in the valley OF the Cachela-P oudre river the
loss to crops is estimated at $4,000 At Worces-
son, two grandsons and q man named Charles
Corey were taking in q load OF hay, fash OF
lightning killed one OF the grandSens, struck
senseess the rest OF the party, fired the hay, burn
ing the wagon and killing horse
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CRoss-FIRIHG.-C. W. Chatneld, captain OF the
schooner Henry b. Barry, who was tried and &C
Quilted before the Police Court last week on the
Montgomery, seaman, has sworn out warrant
before Judge Bundy, charging Montgomery with
Deserving his vessel Montgomery has entered suit
before Judge Bundy against the captain for wages
due him. NJ: r. Il. Falls appears Tor the defend
ant IN the suit
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AUCTION SALES.
THIS AFTERNOOo
TO.MORROW.
lEIANOERY SALE.

BY virtue Of decree of the Supreme Court of the
District OF Columbia passed the l4th day Of June
SUPREME Court OF the District Of CSlum NJ a. an by
OF JG 1887 the IN said % on s the q 18th day
a atG G f the hhes It dS
O'CLOCK p NJ. the following described real estate.
ing the east side Of conre and on the north
s 4e OF the canal tween | and jefferson $50"
lots. three of which VIII be ech II 10 100 feet front
twostory building. No. 1853 %. sdjoininS the last
story brisk a We ard ktc n No iSsi 0s 'w0
Sntione rost improved sS' d by ys tRo
story brick ,uilding: used as restaurant. ~.
feet f5snti impre Ssd 5F!es b%5,dns ~.
plat of an t s lots 5 at the
The terms of sale One-ft rti CASH an the resi-
DE in two and three years to be scared by tue
sold or the purchasers al cash t.sr option.
Of 500 On each lot w fe res hnt
at the sale AMI if the terms of sale be not compl
may he resod efanitins rsk and cost
after three days notice in The ~ str newspaper.
G 5TSK{H f VI 5f 5s s5Ss s,ss.
Executors OF Peter Won Essen
DUNCANsON BROS, Aucts. jy29-eoSds
(,HANCERY SALE OF MACHINERY. ENGINES,
b SaHfEHK b bKSGHE aoH HESEsE CORN MILL
BY virtue q decree passed in EQUITY Cause No.
ia as1s II Hs W FL S5E " AZ S4ss
Uses. at Gray Noyes' Foundry, Maine avenue. be-
tween E Sd and s9Tee ss seatwe pi,ov.
crasheFs, Plaster Mill. boilers
GoFn mi. with French .aa5
Governors, Printing Press
Brick Machine, Gear Wheels,
Boiler Riyets Bolts. Fittings &C.. &c
Togssher with numerous other articles usually found
and made 70 order end for sale BY Gray
splendid chance to obtain frst-cass machinery &C.,
Terms: 500 and under cash; over that amount 60
and 10 days. notes to be given satisfactorily endorsed
and BEARING interest at per cent Terms to be COM
No 45a d street northwest. Trustees.
- 4O2 9Th street northwest.
DUNCANsON BROS, Aucts. jy27
fAIE 2E h ssS o 5s AHE
AVENUE. BETWEEN THIRD AND F0UR-AND-
bdhbfsa Io4s 5S s9ESHR s. M AG2
LAND AVENUE AND Third sTREEr. ~
: 'SSifs Es@y si5s SS
M H. 20 Il and an e d C.
dry together with ali the machinery impements, &c.
apIeralni thereto This Property is known Gray
Sd ard ~ Streets and will be sold subject to deed of
on SANE DAY, a. HALF-PAsT. FIVE O'CLOCK.
we will sell in front of the premises Lots % 90
In reservation c. fronting Maryland avenue and on
Sd street west.
Terms of sale: One-quarter CASH balance in six.
twelve and eighteen months; notes to bear six per
cent interest and to be secured by deed of trust the
premises sold all cash at option OF purchaser Terms
to be complied with in ten days otherwise the Trustees
reserve the right resell the property the risk and
cost of the defailing purchaser after giving days
public notice of such resale in wspaper published
IN Washington, ID. G. COnveyanclng and recording at
purchasers cost. A deposit of $500 required the
Foundry property at the time of sale, and deposit of
500 on each unimproved lot.
SIDNEY T. THOMAS,
No. ASP D street northwest, | r.
G. C.. COLE, trustees.
- 4O2 9th street northwest
DUNCANSON BROS. Aucts. jy27-d&ds
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WINNIPEG, MAE, August 7.-President Stephen,
OF the Canadian Pacific railway, and other mag
Herbert and several distinguished visitors, have
arrived here by special train from the south, and
being met at the station by General Manager Van
Horne proceeded west to the end OF the cOnstruc-
ton They VIII return tomorrow. and win then
go oyer the eastern division to Prince ArthurS
Landing.
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Mr.. DWIGHT REED, the present secretary OF lega-
ton at Madrid, will be made chief of the consular
and diplomatic bureau in the State department,
vice A. A. Adee, recently promoted to be Third
Assistant Secretary Of State. He Is not expected
to return here until the 1st OF next December, and
until that date Mr.. Gustavus Coward, who has
been appointed secretary OF legation at Madrid,
State department.
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ACCIDENT TO EX-SENATOR DORsKY.-About 10
O'Clock this morning Mr.. M. Buckman's wagon
was run into on the avenue near 10th st. q. W. by
one OF Mr.. Wash Majors coupeS driven by
cOlOred man named John Brown. Ex-senator
Dorsey and his little son Clayton were in the
coupe at the time, and narrowly escaped with
their lives. The coupe was turned entirely over,
and the ex-senator injured in the left knee and ON
the head. Dr.. Bliss dressed his Injuries, which are
painful but not serious. The little boy was not
injured
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TIN COMMISSIONER OF INDIAN AFFAIRS received
q dispatch yesterday from the agent at the Va
kima agency, Washington Territory, stating that
he had in custody the two Indians that enticed
the Piutes to leave Warm Springs. He was or
dered to hold them until further orders. A DIS
patch was also received from Agent Miles, at
Reno, L T., that Indians for this and Kiowa agency
have bought breech-loading guns of best pattern
from traders at Caldwell, Kansas. He asks for
instructions.
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The S5k SEd'N Hfsf As f2 s41fExrsz
SILL AA Il frc 43f G sIH T5 EQUIPMENT
THnINs LEAVE WASHINGTON FEoN STATION. CORNER
For Pittsburl and the West Chicago Limited EXPRESS
& les $50 seenF a Gars v a. 5 s,a. daily Fast
Harrsb 5Eg to Cincinnati. Western Es press 80
G:neiEnati: Mail t1presz. $50 pm. daily Tor
BALTIMORE i,i Hlt' AND AZ }" Pf5o5ToMAc RAILROAD.
Tor Cansndaigua. Rochester. Buffalo. NIAGARA, $40 a.
N dsily EXCEPT SUNDAY; with Palor Car from Har-
DIV. with Palace Cars from Washington to Canaan
For vi is:nsrort. Lock Haven and Elmira. at 80 a.
M tsiiy, except Sunday.
For New W IaE5 s. ana ar tn Il Est SOP 10 80 80
an 10;2g pm Limited Express OF Pullman Par.
Tor Iii th6ae s5ff in s 6SnSec. a. 1sr
sey Sity with boats Of Brooklyn Annex. aff9riing
fe adross New &c t Yors cy avoiding double
Tor ~ o a,e h IA % 500 am 100 M 40 80 20
1O::o pm Limited Express $50 a. NJ daily. eI-
Tor BsftinloTe, $40. 500. eso 1870 an and 30
s13d5y, 500. $50 am. 40. GO 7iSd. sd
Tor Pc. E CIek Line. s:as H. and 40 pm. daily.
For Annaro.is, go a m and 4;iO pm daily. except
ALEx&NDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG RAIL-
NAY ND ALEXANDRIA AND WASHINGTON
30, 500, 20. 500 and ii 80 pm On Sunday .
Tor ss and the ' sSuh e go sn and
daily. snd 300 p m. daily. except sunday.
Trans FsnaEs Fl G.s sDs Soo 500 Foo and
- nm; and 100 midnight, on Sunday at
Tickets mformstion at the Office northeast corner
g. a r 4 cam y M ia F : and at II the
gage to destination from hotels and residences;
FRANK THOMSON. General Manager.
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WHKEsBARRE, PA, August 7.-Richard Graft
was taken from the city prison this morning to
the office Of a magistrate, to answer to the
charge OF arson. His attorney waived hearing,
and in default OF bail Graft was committed to the
county prison to await the action or the grand
jury. Upon the examination to-day it was dis
covered that Graf had removed from the store his
best stock Of boots and shoes before an attempt had
been made to burn down the building. A number
OF his creditors arrived here to-day and have
seized upon the stock remaining In the store.
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Victims of Charles M. IfiI1

PHILADELPHIA, August up to this afternoon
the list OF the victims OF Charles N. Hlgert, the
absconding member OF John Hilgert's Sons, is as
follows: Mechanics Bank, 1000; Philadelphia
National Bank, s44,000: Hall s. Kennedy, brokers,
$3.50; Evans Edwards Sons, coopers, $500;
Maitland Phelps, New York, 900; kensing-
note brokers, $50, 80; George c. Carson Co.,
s17.401; Provident Life and Trust Company
s6.o0O; miscellaneous, $4,000. Total s496, 2i9 a..
This great total was all on his own paper, TO
which had been forged the acceptances OF well
known merchants In July he settled $4,000
molasses bill with Lawrence johnson & Co., of
Walnut street, and 1t is presumed he did this with
moneys obtained on his spurious paper.
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RUNAWAY COUPLE-An aged colored man.
Named Boston, from Wildwood, p G. Co., Nd, was
at police headquarters this morning complaining
that Robert Diggs, colOred man p years old, had
ON Thursday last persuaded his (Boston's)
daughter, Alkaline, girl of Il, to run away from
home with him-Diggs. The father was quite
sure that the runaways were In this city, and that
the police had seen Diggs on Capitol Hill Saturday
night, and had also ascertained that a marriage
license had been inquired for at the office OF the
clerk OF the court, but was not issued.
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,.FoSTER.THIRINGER, In Buffalo. n. Y, yuRs
~, 1882, by the Rev. c. Bodenbender, WILLIAM -
fOSIER Of Georgetown, ID. c.. to EMMA 8. THIR.
NIGER. Of Holland, NY.
RFAD-MURPHY. H. L. READ OF Washington D.
e. 70 ROSA A. MURPHY. Of st. Louis. No cardA
st Louis papers please copy.
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AUCTION SALES.
II 9th and ID streets northwest

1)oNcANsoN BROS, a. Ags sns' x
TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTY ONE TONS. MANI
REST y~EETTS6HHT. 3MQRE Oh Or Less OF LoR-
GUSSON" SUNK IN THE POTOMAC RIVER,
ooFrPq PfRf ~ THE ANALosIAN BoATHoUsE,
WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.
On. On MONDAY, AUGUST FOURTEENTH. at
TWELVE O'CLOCK III. at the wharf in front of Ann-
osIan boat house will SELL at public auction. to the
hghest bidder for cash. the coal above mentioned
au5-dts DUNCANsoN BROS. Auctioneers
VHHOMAS DOrLING, Auctioneer.
TRgSTEEs SALE. OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
HIGH AND PRosPECT STREETS. GEORGE
TOWN. DC.
By virtue of deed of trust bearing date the 21ste
day Of February, 1877, and duly recorded in Liber
ngton county District of Columbia and by direction
of the party secured thereby, the undersigned Trus-
tee viii sell on WEDNESDAY, NINTH AUGUST. 1882
at SIX O'CLOCK p. NJ, in front of the premises,
northwest OF High and Prospect streets George
right title, interest, estate, claim an demand in and
to the estate both real and personal of the late Mary
Ann Petit deceased lying and being in The District Of
Columbia or elsewhere. The above includes fourth
the northwest Of High and Prospects streets
GEORGETOWN. d. G
Terms: Six hundred and fifty dollars in cash balance
in nix and twelve months with interest and secured by
deed OF trust on the property sold or all cash. at the
Piled with within ten days after the day of sale the Trus
tee reserves the right to resell the property risk
and cost OF the defautng purchaser All conveyancng
at cost OF purchaser. deposit Of 300 will be required
at time of purchase. w. d. CASSIN. Trustee.
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ECONOMICAL AND SAFE.
WEAVER. KENGLA 4 CO.'S
LAUNDRY SOAP

is FCONOMICAL. BECAUSE 1T IS PURE: BEING
FREE FROM ALL ADULTERATIONs. SUCH AS
MARBLE DUST. SOAPSTONE. PIPE CLAY, Sill
CATE, TO-. WHICH ARE USED TO ADD WEIGHT
AND BULK, AND WHICH QUICKLY WEAH OUT
AND ROT THE CLOTHES.
1T IS SAFE. BECAUSE 1T IS MANUFACTURER
FROM STRICTLY PURE MATERIALS, VIZ; STEAM
REFINED TALLOW (PREPARED BY OURSELVEsl
PALM AND COCOANUT OILS; WHILE ON THE
CONTRARY MANY OF THE SOAPS ON THE MAR.
KETARE MADE FROM GREASE PROCURED FROM
THE CARCASSES OF PUTRID DEAD ANINAI.S
THUS ENDANGERIN9 LIFE AND HEALTH
PUT UP IN BARS. AND EVERY BAR BRANDED
WITH OUR NAME.
FOR SALE BY GROCERS GENERALLY.
AND WHOLESALE AT OFFICE
ma S24a WATER STREET GEoRaEToWN. D. q.
TINE .CELLULOiD TRUSS; THAT NEYFR
- breaks never wears out always clean. and can be
worn xhte bathing. r Tor GALE e
CHAS. FIHHERsA
..-- Chs 7th street northwest,
AAoS kStro0s. WU
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THE MAN WHO WAS SHOT BY POLICEMAN Al
DRIDGE-Taylor BreSnahan, the young man who
was shot In the Lee by Policeman Aldrldge In the
riot In South Washington last week, was before
the Police Court this morning charged under the
statutes with using personal violence on a police
officer while in the discharge OF his duty. Mr.. A.
b. Williams appeared for the defendant Bres-
IN buggy and was so weak that he could not
leave the dock. The case Was continued on mo-
ton OF MI. Williams. He was afterwards released
on 500 bonds for hearing, and was carried out OF
the court by three men and sent home in q car
rage. Policeman Aldridge has sworn out a war
rant against another OF the gang named Frank
Rollins.
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Tobacco Trade in Petcrsbur

PETERSBURG, VA, August 7.-Since october /,
ISL to August 1, 1882, there have been sold here
4,11S640 pounds OF loose tobacco at the average
price of IS per cwt. The sales have been much
heavier than for tho same period last year.
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YELLOW FFvER.-The post surgeon OF the army
at Laredo. Texas, has telegraphed to the national
board OF health that there are no cases of yellow
fever q that vicinity.
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RANGE OF THE THERMOMETER To-DAY.-Onfce OF
the Chief Signal Officer: am. IS IL am, $50:
p. ~, SOS. Maximum 80; minimum, 736
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THE issue OF standard silver dollars from the
minis for the week ended August was &227, 600.
For the corresponding period last year $279 400.
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T0HOs E. WAGGAMAN, Real Estate Auctioneer.

BY virtue Of deed of trust dated the 10Th day of
$40 folio 175 ct seqr. of the land records for the
District OF Columbia and at the written request of the
party secured thereby, will offer sale at public
auction, in front of the premises, ON WEDNESDAY,,
TIE ~ Nth DAY OF AUGUSI, AID: 1882. at HALF
past Pa; FIVE O'Clock P NJ, the following deserted
toG, in said District VIZ Part Of lot numbered four in
square numbered four hundred and seventy and
bounded as follows: BEGINNING for the same at point
the east line of 9th street west fifteen feet and three
inches north from the southwest of said lot and
theHce running north with said line fifteen feet and
three inches thence east nineyt feet four and
ma inches to the line Of said thence south
fifteen feet and three inches, and thence to the
place of beginning. together with the imp rovements
thereon, being premises No. 1919 9th street north
west.
Terms of sale: 0ne-third Of the purchase money in
cash, and the residue in six and twelve months with
cent interest from the day of SALE to be secured
by deed Of trust upon the premises sold. all cash.
at the purchasers option. deposit of 800 will be
required of the pure haser the day of sale II the
terms OF sale not complied with within five days,
the Trustees the right to resell any time
thereafter at the risk and cost of the defaultng
chaser. All convey ancing at purchaser's cost.
4. K K. iMH ebES}k.. Trustees.
THOS. f. WAGGAMAN. Auct. jy2s-eo&ds
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THE PRESIDENT was In conference with the
members OF his Cabinet at the White House this
afternoon for the purpose OF facilitating the ad-
journment of Congress- All congressional matters
were acted upon as soon as received.
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SECRETARY FoLGER HAS RENTED the me OF
$500 OF the steamer w. W. Corcoran, which was
imposed for carrying dangerous OILS without a
permit.
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PROPOSALS,

PROPOSALS.
Sc
OFFICE OF THE Ese1ErEa COMMISSIONERS,
WASHINGTON. DC. July 25th. 1881
By direction of the Board Of Commissioners sealed
S issa ssE N
cities of Washington and Georgetown. The principal
- e.
Asphalt pavement. 81. 92s square yards.
- Saso'
Grading. &C., 8, 500 cumc yards.
with all necessary Information. and bids upon these
The right is reserved to reject any and all bids or
Major Of Es9lneeHs, f Us.
1y26-6t Engineer Commissioner. DC.
WTHE DATE FOR OPENING PROPOSALS TO
E %
Modified Instructions. &C., may be obtained by ap.
plication at this Office.
Major Of Engineers. US 4,
auo-5t Engineer Commissioner, DC.
f Hsb 1Ak AkR F1f Esn POST
Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT.,
Sealed proposss viii be- p q 3u Is ass2
TWELfE 5GS S1JT
ans Sss
There viii be needed about g. 900 pounds Of ink and
I, 600 pads, more or less.
The ink submitted must have been successfully tested
m post ofce OF the first class during period Of at
least one year. and selection viii ony be made from
the nn tr S Sy nc M o. SUCH tesc ~
master. when proper reason be shown for not
ducing one from the postmaster. Said ink must be
secured in heavy tin boxes containing . half pound
each, Of obong shape with orce at end for cork
seen at Blank Agency.
Samples of each article must accompany the bid; and
the Postmaster General the right to reject
all bids
Proposals must be indorsed the envelope 'Propo-
sails for Ink, or Pads" both, and addressed ITO
the First Assistant Postmaster General. Washington.
DC" T. D. HOWE.
1y27-2awzW Postmaster General.
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WETMORE 4 McNEALE. REAL ESTATE BROK
w ers. AGENTS for the London aud Lancashdre Fire
srty sold. Loans negotiated on Maryland Kesi T.
o~' Nu
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A Fatal hmm


PORTLAND, Me-, August 7.-Governor Plaisted's
letter accepting the democratic nomination will
be published tomorrow. 1t contains a long and
exhaustive discussion of the issues OF the cam
palgn. The governor is confident OF his election.
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[ORFOLK AND NEW YORK STEAMERS.

NORFOLK AND NEW YORK STEAMERS.
THE STEAMER LADY OF THE LAKE
W leave her wharf foot of 9th street, MONDAY
WEDNESDAY, and FRIDAY, at 5: 80 o'clk D M touch.
ing at Pney Point Point Lookout and Fortress Monroe
CONNECTING AT NORFOLK WITH THE BOSTON
AND PROVIDENCE STEAMERS.
First class fare to Fortress Monroe and Norfolk
Round trip fare to Fortress Monroe and Norfolk 90
Second class fare to Fortress Monroe and Norfolk
class fare to Piney Point and Point Lookout $50
Round trip fare to Pney Point Point Lookout e
Piney Point and Point Lookout IS
Returning. leaves Norfolk TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS
and SATURDAYS. at five o'clock pm.
THE NEW YORK STEAMERS
,.jIa GIBSON and E. c: KNIGHT will resume their
SATURDAY, at four o'clock p m, and Georgetown
every FRIDAY at O'Clock For particulars apply
TO agent, 63 Water street GEORGETOWN
Tickets and staterooms can be secured at general
once, 6l3 18th street N1tionAl Metropolitan Bank
nue.; st. Marc Hotel, and at boat.
Oc23 ALFRED WOOD. Secretary
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SECRETARY FoLGER expects to leave here to
morrow for short visit to his homo In Geneva
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. d. WHEATLEY'S

NJ d. WHEATLEY'S
STEAM DYEIN6
AND WET AND DRY
SECURING ESTABLISHMENT.
WIN csn for and deliver WORK anywhere In ths Das-
6ict upon receipt Of address by mail or Otherwise.
Goods recaiyed and returned BY mail and express from
and to Ill parts Of the country.
No. 1066 (OI4D le) JEFFERSON STREET
aps GxA1 6RzDak 0xONaxx0WN. y, @
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THE RESIGNATION OF I'd Lieutenant Wallis o.
Clark 18th infantry has been accepted by the Pres
ident to take eject June So 1885, instead of Janu-
airy 1, 1883
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Mr.. ELMER the Second Assistant Postmastel
General, IS expected back from New York to-mor-
row morning.
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VICTORIA, b. c., August 7.-Bunster has been de-
feated for the commons by Gordon by majority
OF at least 100 Both We're conservatives and the
issue was an entirely personal one. All the cleo
tons are over now, except that OF Yale, where
Barnard, the late member and Vernon and Robin
son are candidates. All are conservatives except
Robinson, who has liberal leaningS
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--latest I'elGgranS to The Star.

Shot Himself on Account OF Family
Troubles.
NEW YORK, August 7.-Henry Zeisc, aged 26.
employed by A. s. Ellison manufacturers OF ladies'
dress trimmings attempted suicide this morning
by shooting himself twice in the breast. He was
found unconscious on the floor and beside him
Lay letter addressed to his employers, stating
that he shot himself account of family
troubles. He was taken to the hospital where ft
was believed that he would die
A Fatal Jump.
LANCASTER, Pa, Aug. 1.-William Miller, of Bird
finland, last night got freight train to ride
his home, and, mistaking the place in the dark
ness, Jumped on as the train was crossing Mill
Greek bridge. He fell distance OF sixty feet and
sustained fatal injuries.
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RIVER TRADE.-Harbormast er Sutton reports ar.
rivals as follows to-day: SchrS- Hattie A. White,
Capt. Crabtree, 800 blue stone for Emery; Golden
Rule, Capt Wilson, melons. to j. L. Clements and
john Williams, Capt Arnold, melons, to Clements;
barges Little Eddie, 100 tons coal to Potomac
Steamboat company, and West Kingdom, d. and
steamers Sue, Capt. Geoghegan merchandise to
stephenson Bros, and Norfolk, Capt Shropshire
do, to j. II. johnson & Co.