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es.40@ts.50. BuIk-meats unchanged. Bacon
steady and unchanged. Whisky In fair demand
at sl.l3. sugar unchanged.
LOUISVILLE.
LOUISVILLE. July I9.-flour unchanged. Wheat
firm; old No. 2 red winter. sl@$1.03 new. 9sc.
mixed, Sic. Oais quie: mixed western, 35c.
Provisions firm. New mess pork, fl6. Bulk
Shoulders $3.50. Observation-Disclosures re.
Hams-Sugar' cured. 13c. Lard-Choice Kettle,
l2c. Whiskey unchanged.
ST. LOUIE.
ST. LOUIS, July 49, Flour UNCHANGED: Wheat
unsettled and lower; No. z red fall. s1.07tD
s1.nS cash, 81 .07t July. Corn dull: 4ske45te.
cash. 33ba34c. July. whiskey steady at s1.I4.
Provisions steady and unchanged.
CHICAGO.
CHICAGO, July 19.-Fiour dull and nominallv
unchanged. Wheat duh and lower; sl.0ib July (;
No Chicago .hs,Ss ssIPnng s50os@tlol. No Nc
Corn in fair demand and unsettled, closing a
shade higher; 50tc cash, Sic. July. Oats weak ;
and Iow S si9.io cash and july Lard in fair
demand and prices strong: t5.72k6SS.75 cash
and July. Bulk-meats in fair demands shoulders.
t6.40; short rib, 1885; short clear, $3.50. Whis-
NY MILWAUKEE,.
MnwArREE, July 10. Flour in fair demand;
s2.50Mf5 for spring grades Wheat dull and low
err; No. Milwaukee, cash and July. sl.Ol. Corn
weaker No 2. 505sc.: new, Acc. Oats steady and
IN fair demand; No. 2, 334c.: white, 35c.-deliv-
cred. Provisions lower. Pork. ) Ii cash and Au-
gust. Lard-Prme steam, $3.50 August. Hogs
steady.
NEW YORK COTTON FUTURES.
NEW YORK, July 10. -Cotion-Net ceipts, -
bales: gross. l bales. Futures closed dull:
sales. $4,000 bales July. S9. o. August, 80. 97GD
S9.0S: September S9.9nMS9.91: October, 1912
mS9.73 November. s9.64ds9.65; December,
f9.66MS0.67; January. s9.73MS974: Febrn-
ary. s9.s41S9. 50; March. S9.96@s9.9S; Arri,
flO.07MSlO,O0,
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TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS.
DEPARTURE OF STEAMERS.

VIRGINIA STEAMBOAT COMPANY'S
JAMES RIVER LINE FOR
OLD POINT COMFORT, VIEWPOINTS NEWS,
NORFOLK, rUkTSNOUTH. AND JAMES
RIVER LANDINGS DIRECT,
CONNECTS AT OLD POINT FOR HAMPTON
(by stageJ, WASHINGTON, ID. c., oAL IL
MORE, AND rHE NORTH
SAME AFTERNOON.
AND AT NORFOLK WITH STEAMERS FOR
EASTERN SHORE OF VIRGINIA,
AND At
VIEWPOINTS NEWS WITH STEAMER "AC-
COMAC" FOR sMlTHFIELD.
ONLY ROUTE WITHOUT TRANSFER, AND
ONLi ALL-WATER ROUTE.
JAMES RIVER BY DAYLIGHT.
CHEAPEST ROUTE.
RATES MUCH LESS THAN HALF CHARGED
BY ANY OTHER ROUTE.
FARE TO NORFOLK, IL. 0U.l xor,vrr
rALF ROUND TRIP. $500 W.
FARE TO WASHINGTON. ID. c., ~.
FARE ROUND TRIP, 1850.
WAY-LANDING FARES FROM 25C. TO 00C.
MEALS, 75c.
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NEW WORK SIMAC MARKET.
BY Telegraph.

July 1s.-Quoted at s75@ss5 for yirginia, and
sIOOM&l02 80 for job lots oI SICILY from store
Journal Of Commerce.
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UNDER ONE MANAGEMENT.

THE WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS HOTEL,
COTTAGES. AND RESTAURANT,
GREENBRIER COUNTY, VIVA,
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FINANCIAL.
RICHMOND STOCK EXCHANGE.

THURSDAY. July 10. 1883.
SALEs-FRsT BoARD.-l,5O0 Virginia new ga
at o2K, 5000 do. at 52k; s4O2.5O Virginia new
as, fractions, at 65X
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OLD POINT COMFORT. VIRGINIA.
HYGEIA HOTEL,

Open all the year, and accommodates 1000
guests. Excellent Boating and Fishing, and the
less for the accommodations gwen than any resort
In the country.
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The elegantly rebuilt and fast steamer



ARIEL,
carrying United states mall
Y. &. OXFORD, Commander,
leaves Richmond every II ESDAl, THURSDAY,
and SATURDAY. al 7 A. ~, STREET CARS
CONNECT IN FULL TIMEJ Tor aboye-named
places. Returning the steamer leaves Norfolk. Old
Point, and NewpOrt's News on alternate days, ar
irving al Richmond al about 4. NJ.
Through tickets on sale on steamer and at Gar
bel Agency. 1000 Main street. Baggage checked
through.
sTATEROOnS CAN BE ENGAGED FOR DAY
OR NIGHI.
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lust RECEIVED, FRESHLY-NlNED
" BEST ANTHRACITE COAL, In egg, stove,
and chestnut sizes.
FOREST PINE WOOD. sawed and split;
WEST VIRGINIA STEAM COAL;
LEHIGU LUMP COAL. for fOundricS. For best
Goals purchasers wanted. ;. i. I4AIHkpP'
my seventeenth street. AT Draw-Brldge.
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CWIFT'S SPECIFIC HAS BEEN THE
MEANS OF
BRINGING HEALTH AND HAPPINESS 10
THOUSANDS WHO WERE
PRONOUNCED INCURABLE OF BLOOD
AND SKIN-DISEASES.
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PORT OF RICHMOND, July 10, 1883.


ARRIVED.
Steamer Old Dominion, Walker, New York
merchandise and passengers, G.. ". Allen Co..
agents
Steamer j. W. Eycrman, Platt Philadelphia,
merchandise and passengers, j. W. McCarrfck,
agent.
Schooner j. II. Converse, Leighton, Kennebcc,
ice. Richmond lee COmpiuy
schooner j. Il. johnson, Rose, New York. salt,
Il. h. Williams 4 Co.
SAILED.
steamer Ariel. Clifford, Norfolk, United States
mail, merchandise, and passengers, l.. Il. TatuB .
superintendent.
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WOOD AND COAL.
A LII KINDS OF
COAL
S. II. HALVES
oclI Eighteenth and Cary streets.
S. II. HALVES

r b. WATKINS, 722 EAST MAIN
q. STREET, TO extend his trade and employ his
teams I'm summer. offers buyers-notably cash
every grade of FUEL at close rItes-say GAS and
MINED COKE. HARD and SOFT COAL; OAK,
HICKORY. and PINE WOOD, "a load SAWED for
$500 \ cali or mail or telephone (312) order
from every one. Motto: 40 fuel cash to 20 out OF
Office unspent. Bring Il and try IL. my 26-eOd3m
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BALTIMORE, July 9.-Virpnla SIS, consolidated
40; new 3's, 81. Bid to-day.
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EDUCTION IN COKE.

The price of EUREKA COKE has been reduced
10 $3.50 per ton-the cheapest fuel I'm market.
Alterations now being made at the mines will en-
aflc me To supply the demand, which twas UNI
able 10 do al one time. Persons wishing to lay I'm
a supply of this excellent and cheap fuel for
orders so that they may be supplied IN good time
while the price * low. Also for sale, ANTHRA-
CITE COAL tall siLcs), WEST VIRGINIA
SPIINT BRIGHT HOPE, and ETNA LUMP
COAL. and BLACkSMITHS and STEAM
GOALS ALBERT BLAIR,
Agent for the Mines,
Fourteenth street near Mayos bridge.
Telephone 32l. ~ S-eodlm
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COBB'S ISLAND, VA, THE ONLY
" SEASIDE RESORT IN VIRGINIA.
The hnes. and safest Surf-Bathing: Ocean,
Channel, aud shark Fishing and Snipe-Sh0otng.
Hotel Physician pr. i. 4. FITZHUGH.
TERMS: ~ per day: S12 per week; $40 PEI
month.
Route: From Old Point by steamer NOrthamp-
ton to Cherrystone every Monday, Wcdnesdav.and
Friday, The Baltimore and Washington steamers
make Nnreclion with the Northampton: Addr's
my I5.3m j. T. SPADl.
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PORTOF VIEWPOINTS NEWS. july 10. 1888.
BY Telegraph
ARRIVED.
steamer Luray, schermcrnorn, Norfolk. mei-
chandsc and passengers, Chesapeake and Ohio
Railway Company land sailed ~ RETURN.
steamer Accomac. Delk, merchandise and pas.
sengcrs, Smithteld, Chesapeake and OhiO Railway
Company land sallcG on return.
Steamer Northampton, McCarrick, Norfolk =.
merchandise and passengers. Chesapeake aud OHIO
Railway Company land sailed on rcturnl.
steamer PamlicO, Brakeman, Smithlcld, mcr-
chandise and passengers. Chesapeake and Ohio
Railway Company land sailed on rcturnl.
Schooner Freddie Henchcr, bennington, New
York, ght to load coal.
SAILED.
Steamer Juniaia. Daggct'. New York rid Nor
folk. merchandise, Old Dominion steamship Com
pinY.
Schooner 4. j. York, Wallace. New York. >taves
Schooner :. ;. Ihorp. Bailey. New York, cOaL
Chcs tpe Ike and Ohio Railway Company.
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COMMERCIAL.
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.
RICHMOND, July 10, 1883.
OFFERINGS.

WHEAT-Whlte, 1902 bushels. Red, 1924
bushels.
CORN.-White, l 1896 bushels. Mixed, $50 BUSH
els.
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WATCHES, JEwELRY. &c.

n LUMsDEN Il SON, SA
so3 MAIN STREET, RICHMOND, VA. &zSS
FINE WATCHES AND JEWELRY,
DIAMONDS AND SILYERWARE.
je 27-eod3m
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THE NATURAL BRIDGE.

OPEN FOR THE RECEPTION OF VISITORS
ALL TIE YEAR ROUND. A pleasant summer
resort for the tourist pleasure seeker or Invalid.
Terms moderate. Trains run through saturday
night. EDWARD III. FISHER.
~ lo-tAn10 Superintendent.
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EDUCATIONAL.
COLLEGE,
III PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY VA.

IL PRINCE EDN AkD GU NIL VA
The lOSth session Will begin on THURSDAY,
September Is, SS3. For catalogue apply 10
REV. RICHARD MClLWAINE.
" oO-F&Tu6w President.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-08
The r. E. General Convention.

ffoSEfDlN6s IN PHILADELPHIA TO-DAY.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct 6-The general convention
OF the PToe estant Episcopal churches In the United
states, reaSSembied this morning In the Church OF
Rev. Geo. Vernon, Of the diocese or Fond Gu Lac.
Rev. VIM. c. Williams ID. d., OF Georgia, and the
benediction was pronounced by the Right Rev
Richard Hooker Wilmer, ID. d., bishop OF Ala
bama. The house OF deputies was then called To
order by Rev. DR.. Beardslie. message from the
house OF bishons, which was read, stated that the
house or bishops concur with great pleasure in
the resolution, relative 10 meeting with the house
OF deputies, and had appointed the bishops OF
Missouri and Alabama TO confer with a similar
committee from the house or deputies A motion
prevailed for the appointment OF committee
from the house OF deputies OF two clergymen and
two laymen. Rev. Samuel Upjchn. OF Maine from
the committee on the conservation OF biShops.
reported that they had examined the testimonials
OF the Rev. Dr. Randolph. assistant bishop elect OF
virginia, Rev. DR.. Patter, assistant bishop elect
OF New York, and Rev. Or. knckerbocker bishop
elect or Indiana. found them In due form, and
recommended that the convention consent TO
their conservation. Rev. W. III. Vlbbert, s. r. D..
OF Illinois, presented a minority report which
stated that those signing IL could not concur In
giving their consent TO the conservation or the as
slstant bishop OF Virginia, sufficient time had not
elapsed 10 ascertain whether the disability OF the
bishop would continue The report OF the com.
mttee on the conservation OF bishops was placed
on the calendar
Rev Vim. Payne, d. D., OF the diocese or Albany
from the committee on prayer book, to whom was
referred the change OF leaving out the words
protestant Episcopal" reported that in their
judgment such alterations were inexpedient The
report was placed on the calendar.
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Alexandria Affairs.
.ported for THE EVENING STAR.


OCTOBER CoURT-The October term OF the cor
poratiOn court Dudge Meade) began here this
morning. The term is quarterly one. The grand
jury was called and charged aud sent TO consider
such business as the commonwealth attorney shall
lay before them.
THE SOLDIERS REMAINs-The remains OF the
North Carolina dead from Arlington, now here,
will be newly cofined by the close OF the present
week, and viii then be transferred with some
dil solemnity to the Norfolk steamer, en- route to
SALE OF WEST END PRoPERTY-The Biers' prop
erty, at West End. was sold at the close of last
years age purchased and occupied until his death
his real estate. The property is situated in the
village Of West End, on the west side OF Hooff's
Run, on Duke street, extends just beyond the
stone bridge which separates Alexandria from
Fairfax. Atwo-acre lot on the west side OF HoOr's
Run, between the A. F. railroad and Duke
street, sold at $500 to w. p Boxam. A brick
slaughter-house with lot 2O1x114 feet the nortn
was sold to Mr.. Schuler at $3.50 A frame house
just west with lot 16lXl37 feet. sold to NJ. E. Riley
at 1897. and Mr.. Biers residence, two-story brick
35 feet, sold to Charles Brown at s455.
NEW RAILWAY ROUTE.-The new route Of the
Washington. Ohio and Western railroad. from the
neers OF the company. 1t passes to the northeast
OF Portners brewery, and across Yeaton's marsh
to the present depot When it is constructed the
route from the Washington junction via the dou-
bic bridge and riverside into town will be aban-
doned until the road reaches the coal fields.
OECohAIlON.-IueS grave VI capt JAS M STUART
was decorated yesterday, on the anniversary OF
his death, by the Relief Hook and Ladder Co., OF
which he was president at the time OF his death,
after having commanded the Mt Vernon Guards
OF the 18th Va. regiment during the late war.
REPORTERS NOTES.-The st. Johns cadets ap-
peared in dress parade the streets this morning,
their first parade through town since reorganiza-
tion at the opening OF the present session. The
city conservative committee has endorsed Judge
Charles A. Stuart as the democratic candidate for
the house OF delegates from this county. Judge
Stuart represented the county in the last general
hss d fsUc anu ~ the hee, were tow eo
The funeral OF Henry Dishman took place yes
terday from his late home In the 1St ward
Judge Keith has decided In the Brill habeas corpus
case that the city ordinance OF Alex andria forbid
ing the sale OF liquor Sunday is constitutional
and that the mayor OF the city has jurisdiction TO
enforce ifs nrOViSOnS
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Political Points.

EX-CoNGRESSMAN GOODE BRANDING MALONE AS A
LIAR, A COWARD, AND A CHEAT.
In Mahones recent speech in Isle OF Wight he
was reported as saying OF ex-Congressman John
Goode, that she had held his seat by fraudulent
votes, and was therefore q cheat;" also that SIT
was disgrace to mention his name In connection
with the legal fraternity" Yesterday Mr.. Goode
published &c card addressed "To the People OF Viz.
GAS to his reference to my connection with the
legal fraternity. have not the remotest idea wha,
when he made 1t that he uttered a deliberate lie
Claiming to be believer In the sO-called code OF
honor, he bears on his forehead to-day the brand
OF liar and coward, placed there by Gen. Jubal A.
Early in the presence of 10 600 people, In the city
OF Richmond Such man is unworthy OF any
further notice from me, and dismiss him as be-
Gently shot Elam In duel, adds another to the
repeated insults he has applied to Malone. and
field and square fight"
A dispatch from Richmond says: "Mahone has
begun assessing the county judges in the state to
raise campaign funds"
Ex-sPEAKER RANDALL ON THE TARIFF AND ON THE
PRESIDENT.
Hon. Samuel j. Randall, addressing a demo
cratic meeting at Cleveland, O., Saturday night,
favored the total abolition OF internal reve nue. and
said both free trade and prohibitive tariff are
utter failures He said: "As to President Arthur,
the beneficiary OF assassination, don't believe he
has any more idea of his duties as Chief Execu-
tive OF this country than my child judging by his
actions. Think Of Washington, Jefferson, Jack.
son. or any OF the whole line OF Presidents OF any
or all parties, leaving the responsibilities OF gov
ernment to enjoy sixty or ninety days catching
bass or playing euchre on railroad car" He
closed by saying "f q democratic President ia
elected. BY the Eternal we will put him in"
GOV. BUTLER's LIVELY CAMPAIGN.
Ex-Governor Talbot, OF Massachusetts,, chair
man OF the board OF health lunacy and charity,
in reply to Gov. Buffers demand for the books of
the board. replies that the governor can examine
remove them. Ex-GOv. Talbot denounces Gov
Buffers language regarding himself as unworthy
of any one claiming the name OF gentleman. AT
address was adopted recommending all In sympa-
thy with them to support Geo d. Robinson, the
republican candidate Tor governor, but Declining
to Support the republican candidate for
governor The Boston democrats opposed to But
ier. it is said, win organize and make vigorous
nght against him.
T1LDRN AND HHNDRICKA
The Minneapolis. Mimi, tribune publishes q
dispatch from authoritative quarters to the follow.
ing effect: 'Despite the many assertions said to
be made on authority from 0reystone that Tlden
would, under no consideration, consent to be the
presidential candidate Of the democratic party In
1884, Il may be safely set down that desperate
effort Will be made to nominate the old ticket with
the full knowledge and consent or the two gentle
men most directly Interested"
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Consul seymour safe.

BE WAS NOT AssASsMATED AT CANTON.
cable message was received at the Depart
ment OF State this morning from Consul General
Denny, stating that quiet prevails in Canton and
that there is no truth In the reported assasslna-
ton OF 9. s. Consul Seymour, who Is alive ana
well THIS telegram was received in reply to one
sent oy the Acting Secretary OF state yeSter-
ject
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JUDGMENTS ON FoRFEITUREs-In the Criminal
Court to-day, Mr.. Walter s. Perry, special counsel
for the government to collect judgments on for
FIXTURES, obtained judgments on the following
cases on which writs ofhcl IA had been issued and
vened: Frank w. Murray, larceny; Marshall
Clark, surety, $500; James Anderson, receiving
stolen property; Pleasant Williams surety, $500;
Charles Bryan, receiving money by false pre-
tences; Henry Bailey surety, 5000 Fannie jenkins,
bawdy house; Henry Bailey, surety, $500: Charles
Stewart, forgery; Robert Coleman, surety. $500;
John Long. larceny; Jonathan Hamilton, surety,
$500; John Gelatti, assault vita intent to Kill !;
ShaS Humphreys. surety, $500; W. B. Moran.
burglary and larcenyt II. s. Linkins and Wm
Craig. sureties, ST. 600 each; Alexander stevenson,
aSsaulting omcer; j. F. Dartt, surety, $500.
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The President Coming TO Washington
This ENcninR.

NEW YORK, Oct 6-President Arthur ret( hed
from Somerville Nj. at noon to-day and, II iS
said. will have conference this afternoon with
several OF the local republican leaders. The Pres
1dent viii probably leave the city for Washington
this evening.
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NEW YORK, Oct SIT is understood that
$l9, GOO OF the new Northern Pacific second
mortgage bonds have been taken as follows: Win
Slow Lanter Co., s., 100000; DreXel, Morgan a.
Co., 100000; August Belmont & Co., $1,000 600;
Jay Gould. S20OO.000; Russell Sage, s20o0,00O; ID.
o. Mills, So 600 000 u. NJ Pullman ST. 900; total
$l9 0O0 The ISSUE OF course, is subject TO the
preferred stockholders approval, who meet on No
yember 20th Books close october 20th.
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Prize Fight on staten Island.

STAPLEToN, S. l., Oct. SIT is reported that there
was prize fight near Dutch farms, back OF Clif.
ton, Staten Island, early this morning. between
Prendergrast, OF Brooklyn, and one Daley or
Hawley. The fight is said to have been won by
the latter through foul Prendergrast was NOT
much hurt, and has returned to New York. The
other party is said TO be severely injured, and s
In hiding on the island.
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Washington News and Gossip.

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS TO-DkY.-Internal reve-
nue., $7s1, ,253 g.; customs. $49s, ,727.67.
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~ 9th and T streets
LADIES' DEPARTMENT

~ 9th and F streets
LADIES' DEPARTMENT
IAe special reductions the articles below men
toned, will hold good until further notice.
Under Vests Silk bound. 50c sold elsewhere at 75c
Under Vests Silk bound. 81. sold elsewhere at 81 49,
Under Vests, all wool 81 Il sold elsewhere at 81
Under Vests. all wool. 5l7J sold elsewhere at $500
Under Vests best Scarlet So. sold elsewhere $225
Ladies' SILK Hose new shades 81 .35 per pair.
Ladies English Hose solid colors, genuine Sc pair
Ladies Lise Hose colOrs 6213c. per pair.
Ladies' Block Lislc Hose. 75c. and 81 per pair
Ladies' Cashmere Hose soc per pair.
Ladies' Oxford Mixed Hose. all prices.
80 dozen Cashmere Hose sizes to 81, in colors to
match suits, at SOC. per pair.
519 to 8. 80 per pair This is about one half price
200 dozen All Linen Henstitched handkerchief fancy
borders, latest designs: at 25c. worth 371.c. -
MOsqueaire Gloves shades. at 81 % S. S. D. 81 So
Cashmere Gloves. new shades. all prices.
Our Corset Department is conceded perfect and we
offer reliable makes only at guaranteed prices. Our
Cotton Underwear Department is complete; every gar
ent is made full size finished in the best manner and
we refund the money when styles sold for less
elsewhere.
This week-s12 % Night Robes will be 81: 81 25
tiOns will be made on all other garments.
Hand Satchels and Bags at all prices.
Face Powders, Tooth and Nail Brushes, Infant
Brushes, Combs, and Toilet Articles generally
DOUGLASS,
OF 9th and f streets.
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Ing them to immediate acton and make them
more determined in their demands, and II he
should speak in any way favorable to conces-
sion the men would build their hopes upon his
remarkes and use them as a lever for succeeding
In their demands therefore he was unwilling 10
anticipate the course Of events. His company. he
said, had all along EXPRESSED willingness TO deal
falrly with the employees. He had received word
this morning that unless the demands for In
creased wages were agreed to the men would
strike at one o'clock to-day. Mr.. Thompson rur-
ther stated that the advance demanded by the
men would cost the company $4,000 annually.
Ihis increase In the expense. together with the
"West tax and the stone pavement cost would
leave nothing for the stockholders OF the road
The drivers on This line, between fifty and sixty
In number, demand on increase from g. 35 to 81 per
day.
STANDING on A VOLCANO.
At the Metropolitan railroad stables nothing had
occurred this afternoon at 3 O'Clock, although the
drivers were canvassing the subject OF a possible
strike with much interest The superintendent OF
the line stated to STAR reporter that he did not
know what might occur. "We are standing on a
volcano" he said, "and don't know when il might
burst forth"
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THE OHIO CONTEST.

SITUATION THE DAY BEFORE ELECTION.
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The POtOmac.COlumbia Boat Race.
LIKELY TO BE RowED ON WEDNESDAY OVER THE
Upper C0JrRSE

UPPER COURSE.
At the special meeting OF the Columbia Boat
Club. Saturday evening, 1t was decided that the
details for the proposed race with the Potomacs,
as far as the Columbias were conce rned should be
LETT entirely with the committee previously ap-
pointed for the purpose OF making arrangements.
whether the demands OF the PotomacS that the
race be rowed on Wednesday and over the upper
course Will be conceded or not will therefore be
lett to the discretion OF the committee. The COM
mitteeS or the two clubs Will meet this evening
and finally decide. AS far as can be learned to-
day the Columbia men are not deSirous OF taking
a stand that would likely prevent a race. There
representative senior crews OF the two clubs will
take place at half-paSt four O'Clock on Wednesday
afternoon from point opposite the Columbia
landing (up the riverl to the Potomac boat house.
The prizes Will be individual gold medals and a
stand Of colorS for the winning club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-08
Death Of a Prominent New Jersey Man.

ATLANTIC CITY, n. j., Oct s.-Hon. John L. Bry.
ant, member OF the general assembly from this
county, died here this morning, aged SO years Mr
Bryant has been mayor OF the city, member OF
the city council for several terms and has held
other positions OF honor and trust