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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-04-11
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-03-08
On the River.

STRING ACTIVITY AMONG THE STEAMBOAT LINES.
The opening OF spring Is no where more mani
fest than on the river by the re-establshing, for
the season, Of the steamboat lines Most of the
regular boats on the river are running now, and
the rest VIII begin soon. On the Norfolk line the
Jane MoSeiey is temper lrily running in place
OF the regular steamer, fhe Lady OF the Lake.
The Latter Is Oh the Why's at Alexandria, and is
being thofou<hiy overhauled and reprinted The
Excelsior, which ran on the river Two years as an
excursion bo3t. Is now making regular trips
10 norfolk in p'lce OF the Leary. The latter is
on the WAYS at Baltimore, being rented
aid will probably be placed on the Norfolk line
early IN April. IL IS not yet determined whether
the Excelsior VIII remain here for the season or
not the vessel IS for sale by the Baltimore own
err. The John ". Thompson VIII begin daily trips
TO lower river points March 18th. In addition 10
daily trips on Mondays and Wednesdays, the
Thompson VIII also make trip on Saturday after
noon 10 Colonial Beach, Lower Cedar Point, and
other places, returning late Sunday evening The
thompson has hecn oveThauled during the winter
ana placed IN nrst class condition The Arrow
smith and tie MatJano are already making daily
tFlrs GOWN the river. The Corcorau has gone TO
MI vernon every day that the " Gather permitted,
ana now That the warm weather Is beg inning this
Trip VIII b. very popular.
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Reported tof IHE EVENING STAR.
SMALLPOX GoNE.-The last remnant Of sna llpox
mas departed from this neighborhood. The one
case which fingered at the smallpox hospital until
All possaoiiity OF contagion was over has been
qlscnatged and the smallpox hospital closed
Inefe mas been only one case OF the disease In the
Duilt-up part OF the town for many years, and
that patient imbibed the seeds OF the smallpox In
been on the extreme verge of the suburbs, three
or them In one house, and all came from q case
mat was brought here from Pfttsturg: Careful
isolauon mas prevented the spread or the conta-
gion.
CITY surr.-There Is now reasonable pros
pec5 OF an end to the hay scales case CT Fleming
agt the City OF Alexandria. The city has COM
pieted the taking OF its testimony, and it Is
thought that at next term OF the circuit court 1t
WI, VIII De tried and determined. 1t has been pend
DEATH.-Mrs. T. Peyton nee Foy, residing on
Commerce, near Peyson street, died at her home
there yesterday. She was born in that neighbour
hood and has resided there ever since.
FOR CUBA-Ihe schooner S. NJ Bell Capt. Mer-
r sailed for Cuba to-day with over 10 600 parcels
OF coopers stuf These c0Operage Is put up In
CUBA into sugar hogsheads. Messrs F. A. Reed &
CO. Will soon load another vessel for the same
island.
CITY CoURT.-The corporation court, Judge
Meade, will open its March term at the city court
house next Monday. The term will be devoted to
REPORTERS NoTEs.-TnE STAR yesterday after.
noon advertised reward for three-quarter bred
Attorney COW, stolen from an Alexandria county
covered that the COW had been killed and the hide
brought to this city and sold to well-known
dealer.-Rev. Father Denny, of Georgetown,
preached at st. Mary's church last night to a
large congregation, upon preparation for death.
in the recent Baptist congress at Lynchburg, has
returned to his home here.-Mr. Isaac Eichberg
has been elected president OF the German Banking
association here.-A crazy woman, who said she
had three husbands hidden In Alexandria, was
making inquiries for them to-day at the railroad
depot. She says one Of them Is hidden under
ground, but the others are locked up by women
who have put spell on them.-The condition OF
Capt Graham and that Of Mr.. barley continues to
improve.-The indie btedness of the city OF Alex
andria to the estate OF the late Dr.. Gunt0n, OF
Washington, will be apportioned, at the next
meeting OF the city council, into seven notes-one
are increasing rapidly in numbers Pleasant open
meetings held often contributed to their popu-
larity.-Capt. JAS. Beard, well-known river
man. died yesterday at his home in the first ward.
Robins have made their appearance here
atouts In Immense fiocks, and make prey for the
spot hunters. 1.-The wOrkmen in the Midland
shops are row on full time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-03-08

Day GooDs.
LUTTRELL WINE
Have elegant assortment of best French Sateens at
45c.
An elegant assortment of Nuns Yelling at CSC.
An elegant assortment of Nuns Yelling at 37k
An elegant assortment Of Black Silk at 75c.. ST. o.
S1.6O. 81 10, 81. 81. %, s so.
An elegant assortment OF Summer Silks.
Sephyr Suitings, all coors.
Drap de Alma, worth 81. u.s. at$1.
Henrietta Cloth and Cashmere at popular prices.
The best line Of Cloth Cashmere for men and boys
in this city. We make suits to order.
Our stock of Linen Damaske, Towels. Nspkins. Dow.
Lies and Handkerchefs is complete.
Look at our Ladies' Hemsttched Handkerchisfs at
124c.
Full line Of Mems Shirts Shirts made to order an
The patent Vest pocket Shirt is lust the
thing.
40 pieces Straw Mating at cost.
Lot OF Remnants of Hamburg Edges at half price.
Lot Of Kid Gloves soiled. former price g. only 25c
One case 10-4 Sheeting, good quality, 25c.
One case 1O-l Sheeting superior. SOC.
One case Ga Sheetins, best quality 400
LUTTRELL WINE,
f2S-2w 1880 Pennsylvania avenue.
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Special. Weather ysnlIcfin.
No SIGNS oF wIGGIys' TORN

NJ SIGNS tfF WlGGISS TORN
The chief signal p1Erer OF tine army furnishes
the following special bulletin to the press: The
barometer i hi LcSt IN thA faif IL" states nd low
est in D8sOta. NihiI the limits vi tie stations
OF observation OF the signal service there are
indications 81 the development OF any great storm
energy General rains have fallen In the south
Aulntic and gulf states. During the past wv enty-
four hours one Incl; or rain has iacn at the
follow Ing stations: Nv Orleans, 1872; Galveston,
1-33; Indi3nola, 10; Pea5aCoia, Lei. SQutheTiy
winds pr vail in the northwest ana lake region,
DoTtc tstefly IN the s.usierTi states. northwest
eTIy Ia tie .nld.iI3 states aud New England. Tho
temperature has fallen from 10o So On the At
Idntle go ST and gulf states. AMI risen from 20 To
800 In MinnesJt1- II Is fr0,l 300 TO 90 low the
mean Tor tna h1ntiI In the lower lake reiOn, mid
Die states md New England. 4 warm wave, Cen
trdl In idah0 AMI Montana, will extend over the
northern states. The following special Temporal
lures were reported at p. IL. yesterday: Wash
1ngton, 35o Norfolk, 40; Savannah. &C.; Atlanta,
t5o: Jacksonville, &c; Pensacola. So; New Or
leans. coo: Galveston. $40; San Antonio 49,; Tue
son, so; Los Angeles, go, san Diego, $50.
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WIGGINs' GREAT SToRM-The following is Prof
Virgins prophecy touching his great storm: SIT
viii first be felt in the northern Pacific and Will
pm. London time) on Sunday, March II, 1889. No
vessel smaller than Cunarder will be able to live
In this tempest India, the south of Europe, Eng
land, and especially the North American CONT
nent, will be the theater of its ravages AS all the
low lands on the Atlantfc will be submerged adj
wise an shlpbuilders to place their prospective
vessels high up on stock and farmers having loose
valuables, such as hay, cattle, &C., to remove them
to place OF safety. beg further, most respect
fully, to appeal to the honorable minister of ma
rine that he will peremptorly order up storm
drums on all the Canadian coast not later than the
SOth OF February and thus permit no vessel to
leave the harDor. II this is not done hundreds of
lives win be lost and millions worth OF property
destroyed"
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Baltimore Conference NJ. r.. Church.
OPENING PROCEEDINGS At WISCaEsrER

The ninety-ninth session OF the Baltimore
annual conference OF the Methodist Episcopal
church began in Winchester, Va, yesterday,
Bishop Warren, of Atlanta, Ga, presiding. G. G.
assistant. The standing committees of last year
were reelected resolution was adopted re-
guessing the bishop not TO transfer men to the
conference unless the same number were trans
ierred out Of It. The committee on the celebration
OF the centennial OF Meth0iism reported in favor
or ASKING the centennial conference Of 1884 to
meet in Baltimore. The conference Will remain in
session until next week.
Tuesday night mass meeting was held in the
Methodist Episcopal church In the interests OF
local option, and was addressed by Rev. w. I.
Mckenney, of this District The Baltimore san
says ne Was SO severe in his structures upon slavery
That OuenSe YVES taken by 4 number OF persons
among MS audience
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Forgery of Senator Gornan,s Name.

THE SENATOR'S BANK ACCOUNT 81 $40 SHoRT-HIs
PRIVATE SECRETARY CHARGED WITH FORGING
CHECKS TO THAT AMOUNT.
A young man, named VIM. Whiteford, private
secretary to Senator German, of Maryland, was
arrested yesterday afternoon at Riggs bank On
charge OF forgery, and was handed over to Police
man Lombardy, OF Lieut.. Guys command, and
locked up in the fourth precinct station house on
4 street. near Goth, for a hearing before Judge
Smell. From current statements 1t appears that
the Senator, in settling up his bank account yes.
terday, discovered that he was 81 geo Short and In
eral that he had no recollection OF drawing.
amounting altogether to about the sum ramed.
He knew that no one had any knowledge or his
bank account but himself and Mr.: Whiteford, who
was at once sent for He did not deny the charge
made against him, and was handed over to the
officers as Stated.
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District Government, Affairs.

The fire board met last night. Chief Cronins
report Tor February was submitted. showing that
there were thirteen alarms during the month
Tor nreS, Causing an estimated loss OF $12 G39,
on When there was full Insurance. Super
1ntendent Miles reported that the fire alarm
telegraph was in good condition. A letter was
read from Burns & Creecy, requesting that an en-
ghe ne detailed to test the Pigott shutter at the
government printing Office this evening at S
O'CLOCK, and tie chief was directed to detail en-
CINE for the purpose requested. Applications for
appointments were received from Michael Davis,
William B. Kelley and Joseph E. Wall. On the
nomination OF Col TAFT, Mr.. James IL Smith was
appointed private on the force, vice VIM. Whits-
more, dismissed.
BUILDING PERMITS
issued by Inspector EntWisle: Thos. OConnor,
erect small dwelling. Union street, between Az
and 9TH streets southwest; $500
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sister LOrenZO's Departure iron
Georgetown Convent.

STATEMENT OF THE FACTS IN THE CASE
The facts concerning the departure OF Sister
Lorenzo from the Georgetown Convent OF thevisI;s-
zion, mentioned In yesterdays STAR derived from
reliable source, are as follows: few weeks ago
Sister Lorenzo declared that she had grown weary
Of the life OF nun, and desired to renouncs her
vows and return to her life at home. The reli.
Gious orders or the United States only take what
are called I'm the Catholic church simple vows"
which vows for good and sufficient cause can be
are Georgetown convent and two or three other
visEation converts, where the sisters are allowed
they wish. Sister LaurentIa Smith, OF Reading.
n naa oeen several years member OF the re-
OF Mary" Thlnking she would prefer Geor9etoWn'
where she had been educated and to which she
Vas much attached, she applied for admission
fnere, when she was admitted and was much
loved. Before the ten years expired she concluded
not 10 make her vows solemn, and finally asked
and Obtained dispensation from all her vows
She did not disappear" from the convent The
sisters were fully Informed, and an out-sister
accompanied her in a carriage to the depot, her
family being prepared TO receive her She returned
% her home in Reading, Pa, where, 1t is stated,
SIC has entered society and upon the enjoyment
(as reported of legacy OF $4,000 Sister Lorenzo
Who is now plain Miss Smith, first came to the
convent nearly 20 years ago as pupil. and sub
ceQuently took vows In a convent In Pennsylvania.
lew years ago. as stated, she Joined the sister
ao0o at The Georgetown convent
JASayscHKk's REPERTOIRE NrxSSrrk:-Mon-
G1y. MARY stuart; Tuesday, Mar& Antoinerte;
Mednesday, Mother and Son: Thursday, Bleak
a0uSs; Friday, zilah; Saturday matinee, Mary
stuart: Saturday night, Zillah.
BESEFiT OF HyNRY c. PxAxEs-on tomorrow
evening, the long time Washington fayortr Henry
y aeaKes, VIII take benefit ct Fords, when he
WI appear as Ae1hfSto in "Faust,n a character in
which Mr. Peases has loEg enjoyed high rennta-
eon, and the interest In his performances OF that
03cuae role Will be now more than ever enhances
0sough the fact OF MI. Peakes having recently
nne to the front as one OF the best comic artist
- the stage.
1.EsE VIII be closing sails Of books at Dow.
oGs this evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-03-08

ROLLER SKATES, ROLLER SKATEs.-Two hua,red
PAIR INST quality roller skates, at 20 and SO cents,
just received, former price 81 and 81. -, at
SfLysRSEBGS,
3l2 1tn street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-03-08

THE EXTRAORDINARY POPULARITY OF
Il Ayers Cherry Pectoral is the natural result of it's
use by il tegent people for forty years. 1t has
nspuably proven itself the very best known specific
for all colds. coughs, and pulmonary complaints.
gNAKE AYERS SARSAPARIILA IN THE SPRING
Of the to purify tile blood. inveorate the sys-
te excite the liver to action, and restore the healthy
tone and vgor Of the whole ply sical mechanism. mh8
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CITY AND DISTRICT.
Amuse,nents. &C.. To.nipb,

Amusesnents, &C., Tonight.
FoRDs OPERA HOUsE.-Acme Opera Company In
Bohemian Girl"
NATIONAL THEATER.-Willie E1Ouin's Sparks in
IA Bunch OF Keys"
THE .TER CoMIQUE--Quaker City Combination
and varieties.
DINE MUSEUM and novel perform
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PROPOSALS.

d R o o s s
ARCHTTECT's OFFICE, NEW PENSION BUILDING,
1916 STREET NV,
GEN. III. @. MEIGs, U.S.A
NEW NSION BUILDING, ROOF SHEATHING
OF TERRA GOTTA.
Proposals for Terra Gotta Earthenware Tiles for
sheathing the roof Of this building are invited
To be endorsed Proposals for Sheathing and to be
opened APRIL SEV. NH, 1888. at this Office where
specifications will be furnished on application.
N. G. MEIGS,
Supervising Engineer and Architect
warrington, ID. o.. March 3. 1888. mh6- Std &4tw
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when people had to suffer with cold; now q bottle
OF Dr.. Bulls Cough Syrup cures them
Twenty Years Ago.
In 1863, Mr.. Wilson, now OF Lawrence, Mass,
was In the commfssary department In Washing
ton. Somehow or other, he was taken with
violet soreness Of the throat Several army sur
was case OF diphtherta, and that it was hope
less After they had given him up he tried Perry
besaaa to Come of OF his throat, and In two or
three days he was well.
A. Gutet<insh,
1924 l4th street. says: Browns Iron B'tters has
done me great deal Of good when suffering from
Dyspepsia"
81 Have Been Afflicted
with an affection OF the throat from childhood,
caused by diphtheria, and have used various reme-
Browns Bronchial Troches. RED: @. n +: Hamp.
ton. Ptketon, Ky. Sold cnly in boxes
A slight Cold,
II neglected, often attacks the lungs. Browns
bronchial Troches give sure and almost immediate
relief. Sold only in boxes Price Is cents.
LundborH's
Perfumes, Edenia and Marechal Mel rosa
A Fine Hair Dressing.
Cocoaine dresses the hair perfectly, and is also
q preparation unequalled for the eradication of
The superiority OF urnett's Flavoring Extracts
consists In their purity and great strength.
The Marked Popular Favor
accorded to Hub Punch is amply warranted; no
deeterious substance enters into its composition.
Sold by grocers and druggists.
hest Cashmere.
SILK Velvet Grapes, ia 18th street.
Flies and Bugs.
Flies. reaches. ants, bed-bugs, rats, MICE 60
pliers, chipmunks,c cleared out by Trough on Rats"
15c
Durkee'S Salad Dressing
is composed OF the freshest, purest. and choicest
condiments money will buy. 1t Surpasses any
that can be made at home, is cheaper, saves labor
and all anxiety.
Best Shirts.
&c., 75c. and 81, at j. E. Young's
Hecker's Baking Powder
1sperfect in every respect, healthful, thoroughly
reliable uniform In strength, and its baking quail
tiles cannot be surpassed.
"A1derney Dairy Wag0ns.0
Fresh Attorney Butter. churned every morning
and delivered in hlb. ward" prints. Csc. per 10.
Also, cottage cheese, buttermilk and sweet milk,
&C. per ct Cream. 1sc. pint
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COUGH, CoCGB, CoUGH-yeS, many do and VIII
until some Undertaken stops il by -. unless
you take X1nder'S MeiliStOB, q sweet and pleasant
preparation that never fails to stop It. Get the
article at Sill 18Th street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-03-08

Town TALK.-Unic0rn shirts tested to outwear
other makes, perfect lit, luxury, Cochra mes, up
town.
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LOCAL MENTION.
The Weather.

OFFICE OF TUE CHIEF SIGNAL OrFrcE.
WASHINGTON, ID. e.. March 8. 1889, 10 a. IL
FOR the mldGle Atlantic states, warmer fair
weather. northeriy shilling TO so1therly winds,
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EASTER CARDS at veerhor's. GIG 9TH st.

MARCH WrSDS--25,. superb silk or wool veil
ings. elsewhere higher, COchranes, opposite Riggs
bank.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-03-08

FRAMED and unframed engravinys at veerhon's,
DO 9Th 81.
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A CoIORED LAD named G1orre johnson was
taxed S. by Judge Smell today ICr destroying
private property, in breaking window panes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-03-08

GOING THE ROCNDS ike chil,i'5 hosiery Coch-
rane'S uptown also lidits' Ingram hose, only 25c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-03-08

EMBROIDERED Easter cards, at Vernon :, 9i6 7th
Street.
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Pennsylvania Avenue,

To the Editor Of THE EVENING STAR:
VIII you be kind enough to give us, through
your paper, the proper name OF the street in this
city running east and west, from 18th to 18th
streets, bounded on the south by Treasury, State,
War and Navy departments and White House. on
the north by squares 157 and 221 and Lafayette
Park. and oDlge, MANY INQUIRERs.
district government oficills say that the street
In question is recognized as a part or PennSyl.
yanla avenue. All legislation for improvements
On that thoroughfare designateS 1t as Pennsyl-
Vania avenue, and it Is not known to the local
authorities by any other name. In the Plat Book
or this city, however, it is designated as "Presl
dents SquIre."-ED1
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VELVET frames at reduced prices, at yeerhofr's,
9I6 18th St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-03-08

BRONZE. gold anu Plush picture frames made t
order at $50 7ta ST.
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"A1derney Dairy Wagons"
Fresh Attorney Butter. churned every morning
and delivered in H-lb. "Ward" prints, Csc. per To-
Also, cottage cheese, buttermilk and sweet milk.
Et. per ct Cream i5c. pint
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-03-08

Durkee's Salad Dressing
Is composed OF the freshest purest. and choicest
condiments money will buy. 1t Surpasses any
that can be made at home, is cheaper, saves labor
and all anxiety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-03-08

BRACELETS and B.ngles, So t. $50, at Prlgs's.
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DRY GOODS.
To TuE CONSUMER Or Day Goops.

WE BEG LEAVE TO ANNOUNCE OUR SPRING
OPENING OF CHOICE DRESS GOODS. WHICH
CONSISTS OF EVERY THING NEW AND DESlR-
ABLE. AND TO CALL ATTENTION TO THE
FACT THAT OUR STOCK Is NOW RFPLETE
WITH ALL THE PARIS NOVELTIES FOR THE
SPRING AND SUMNER OF 1883.
THE STOCK HAS BEEN SELECTED WITH
GREAT CARE, AND WITH VIEW TO THE
WANTS AND REQUIREMENTS OF PERSONS
WHO APPRECIATE GOOD STYLES GOOD TASTE
AND GOOD QUALITY. WE CANNOT GO INTO
THE DETAILS OF OUR LARGE STOCK. BUT
CORDIALLY INVITE AN INSPECTION OF THE
MANY NEW AND BEAUTIFUL GOODS NOW
UPON OUR COUNTERS.
ONE PRICE.
W. NJ. SINISTER 4 SONS.
9ls PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
The best is the cheapest mhs
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EASTER CARDS at Veerhors, GIG 9TH ST
EYEsHADES reduced 10c. Hemplcr's, 45S Pa. ave-
EASTER AND BIRTHDAY CARDS, at j. c. Parker'S,
0f anu 619 9TH street northwest.
The WEEKLY STAR, large double paper OF City
Six columns will be sent postpaid lOr one dollar
year. Try it,
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1IfsH viii be closing sails Of books at Dow
og's this evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-03-08

Time Was
when people had to suffer with cold; now q bottle
OF DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup cures them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-03-08

HeCker's Baking Powder
1s perfect in every respect, heathful, thoroughly
reliable, uniform In strength, and Its baking quail
tiles cannot be surpassed.
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REAL ESTATE SALEs.-Thomas Bowling, auction
eer, has recently sold the following property: For
Anthony Hyde trustee. lot and the north half
or lot Z, In square 1885, and improvements, located
on III near street southwest. to A. E: Barker,
ments, located on 9th street, near street north
west, 10 W. Nash, for $780, both properties be-
ing sold subject to taxes; for the owner, part of
lot 5. in square eO being No. 10 10th street north
west, TO HOlan Wilson. for 81, 755.
MeSsrS. Walter B. Williams Co., auctloneers
sold yesterday afternoon, lot 9, in square 2S2
fronting on 18th street. between Massachusetts
avenue and street northwest, to ]. C. Mcconnell,
for sl3 per foot, containing 1850 square feet;
total, s., 16250
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THE POTOMAC Boat CLUB.-The Potomac Boat
Club held their regular monthly meeting last
evening in the club rooms COrcoran building.
Thirty-six active members were elected. Steps
were taken to have the club In good working order
by the time the season opens and TO Keep it so.
The services OF John Kennedy as trainer viii prob.
ably be secured for the season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-03-08

THE YOUNG WoNEN's CHRIsTIAN TEMPERANCE
UNIoN.-The Young Women's Christian Temper
is rapidly increasing in membership and growing
In influence. The Union has the following CORDS
OF Officers for the ensuing year: President Miss
urer, Miss Eva Julihn; secretary, Miss Hattie B.
Fridley; corresponding secretary, Miss H. Il. Her
Gus The Union publishes journal styled the
Miss N. II. Kercus % editor and MI. VIM. c. Gray
q manager.
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Flies and Bugs.
Flies. reaches. ants, bed-bugs, rats, mice 90
pliers, chipmunks, cleared out by Trough on Rats u
15c. =
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Rest Shirts.
&c., 75c. and 81, at j. E. Young's
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THE COMING EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION
eighteenth district republican club met last night
TO elect delegates to the convention to make ar
engagements for the emancipation celebration on
the 10th of April next; j. W. BransOn, presiding
and Albert Payson secretary. j. w. Branson,
ThoS Perry, j. G. Allen, Bouldin Evans and Lewis
Willis were elected delegates and Albert PaytOD
and Wesley Johnson alternates. Mr.. Lewis
Willis was elected marshal for the day.