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LACE CURTAINS.
sEATON PERRY.


SUCCESSOR TO PERRY BRoTHER.)
HAVING DETERMINED TO DISCONTINUE THE
LACE CURTAIN DEPARTMENT. LOWING TO THE
WANT OF SPACE TO PROPERLY DISPLAY THEM }
HAS MARKED DOWN" HIS ENTIRE STOCK OF
NOTTINGHAM, ANTIQUE AND MADRAS LACE
CURTAINS FROM Is TO 80 PER CENT. THIS IS
RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR PARTIES FURNISH
ING TO PURCHASE CURTAINS, AND AN EARLY
INSPECTION Is SOLICITED. AS THEY WILL
SOON BE SOLD AT PRESENT PRICES.
LARGE LOT OF CHIIDREN'S FANCY COIORED
ROSE, AT 25C PER PAIR, REDUCED FROM soc.
BARGAINS IN LADIES' FANCY CoLoRED HOSE,
AT 3TxC, FORMER PRICE T5o
MEDIUM WEIGHT JACKETS AND WRAPS AT
GREATLY REDUCED PRICES.
IMPORTED JERSEYS FROM s. so TO SS
SILK. CHUDDA, CASHMERE AND BERLIN SHAWLS
IN GREAT VARIETY.
NEW STOCK OF FALL AND WINTER ALL WOOL
EST SHADES
DkAP DALMAS BISON CLOTHS.
ALL-WOOL SCOTCH PLAIDS.
BROADCLOTHS.
PLAIN AND BROCADED GERMAN vELvETs.
IMMENSE STOCK OF BLACK AND COLORED
LYONS SILKS AND VELVETS.
es- CHOICE GOODS. PLAIN FIGURES AND COR
RECT PRICES.
SEATON PERRY,
PERRY BUILDING,
Pennsylvania avenue. corner 9th street.
Established 1840 au30
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LOST AND FOUND.

EOUND-oN WEDNESDAY,, AUGUST % ov
I board Of steamer Mary Washingfon small ss,cIsoi
Owner can have same by calling on Cart Randall nj
steamers wharf, and Paying Tor this advertise ment
au3O-2ts
IT OST-To- DAY (sATURpAYl ABOUT NOON, TN
~ Smithsonian grounds. o ladys small hand satcbei
be lberally rewarded BY leaving same at Star once
su3o-3ts ~ e1A0e'
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An unknown man, deliriOuS and unable to give
any account of himself, picked up In the
streets OF New York last Tuesday night. He was
taken 10 police station and there examined by
the officers Of the station and, others Medical In
and naturally the s alarm in the city. The man
died with the blS omit during the night, and
the authorities have not been able TO learn where
he from Besides the police officers and at
PENDANTS at the station house. there Is no knowing
how many were exposed TO the danger OF conta-
Gton- From the rawlings OF the sick man 1t was In
IerTed that he was sailor but whether he had
just come of vessel or had been in the city for
some days is not known. The health authorities
had maintained rigid Inspection over incoming
vessels from tropical countries, and they puz-
7ed at the appearance OF this case Of the dreaded
yellow fever in the very midst OF the city. An
autopsy confirmed the diagnosis of the examining
physician and left no doubt whatever of the char
aCter OF the disease. The New York authorities
seeking TO trace the movements OF the stricken
man before he was discovered by the policeman,
that they may more effectually guard against any
spread OF the fever. But 1t devolveS upon the
health authorities of other cities particularly those
closely connected by rail with New York, to watch
the effects OF this and that the dangers of
contagion, through Others that have been exposed.
art lot increased Not only that, but the fact that
a dying yellow fever patient could get within the
very heart OF New York city, with its acknowl-
edged superior quarantine system, shows that
greater vigilance is necessary all points Of posi-
bic exposure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-30

Gen Butter ought 70 carry the war into Africa,
As 1t were, by invading the south. In the opinion
OF many that section Is ripe for political revolu-
fion, and 1t would be bold act for the general to
undertake 10 convert the people TO his way OF
thinking. Gen. Butler before a southern audience
would be an event
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They are raising row In New York because the
aldermen OF that city are selling their railroad
passes Why shouldn't they sell them: That fea-
turr OF the Transactions ON the part Of q public
oihcer Isn't half as bad rs accepting them. The
Railroad companies place those things 'where they
Will do In" most good Way shouldn't an alder
MN do in. same fhirrrp
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Senator Malone seems TO be boss in his party yet
IN spite OF all opposition he has succeeded in nomi
hating the men of hts choice for Congress In all the
districts. But then the opposition may count more
effectively when voting time comes
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Gov. Cleveland has returned from the North
Woods Nj Blaine has recovered, Gen. Butler is on
hand, 81 John has accepted the prohibition nomi
nation and Pomeroy is on the track Now, 1t is IL
order Tor the aggressive campaign to begin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-30

When the lately organized Washington Canoe
Club gets fairly TO work cruising around 1t ought TO
BE warned 10 keep out OF the eastern branch OF the
Potomac. There are naval vessels anchored there
sometimes, and they are too precious to lose
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-30

SLAUGHTER IN Day GooDs.
UNTIL SEPTEMBER 10Th,
We will sell from Immense Stock of Dry Goods and
Notions at Prime Cost.
OUR STOCK IS ENTIRELY TOO LARGE AND
MUST BE REDUCED
To show the difference between profit and cost we
quote on few leading articles:
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NOR SALE
r KEsTAURAx1 BUSINESS In WASHINGTON.

Old established stand Pennsylvania avenue, near
Capito fixtures and will of and furni
tre OF ten rooms: restaurant first class and doF good
business good stock Of liquors and wines hand rood
Al modern convenences: hne trade guaranteed; lease
good Tor ten month";; for selling given the
house Only cash buyers need apply Inquire 3s7 Penn
syivaida avenue northwest, Washington. D. O. sul-SWs
EoR sALE-AI FINE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT
- OF Spring and Summer Carriages, such N,ctor1na
Fhf etons, Extension Tors. Jump Seats Two-WbeS
Carts BuGYieA two and four passenger Rockavsys 10
&c. Repairing promptly att ended to. ROBT III GRIs
HAM Repository and Factory. 40 l6 9Th st. NV apS
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FOR RENT-STORES.

IHOR RENT-NEw STORE BUILDING. 400 7TU
Il street mort west; best business location on 18th ST
two fine sal rooms and concerted cellar: heated
throughout by iuI are. STEIGER l. LIEBERMANN
1903 street northwest au0T a.
EOR RENT-LEASE FOR SALE-THREE-S STORY
brick store, 93l Pennsylvania avenue; fixtures COM
plete and in perfect condition The yearly rent mod
crate and lease for So years will be sold For terms
inquire OF z. w. JONES, 474 La. ave.
aul9-2m c. II. CRAGIN 323 ~ st.
TOR RENT-FfNE LARGE STORE OR WARE
ROOM or the entire lower floor of 423 1lth street
northwest; Suitable for any wholesale retail bust
ness or offices. Inquire on premises auI5-lm
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Srx Dr1s Auction SALE

SIX Drrs Auction SALE
IMMENSE WHOLESALE STOCK OF
HALsTEAD. HAINEs b CO.,
Importers and Jobbers Of
DRY GOODS.
New York
We beg to Ennounce to our friends and customers
that Buyer has been in New York during the past
week in attendance at the Asgnees Great Auction Sale
OF Halstead. Hanes CO.. for many years Of the
largest Importing Houses in New York city. through
Wimerding. Hoguet Co., Auctioneers.
Our purchases now being packed for shipment
and will soon he placed SALE Of which due notice
Will be given.
We shall also be in attendance on MONDAY and
TUESDAY of this week, the concluding days of the
sale, and shall then announce in detail the many bar
gains. as fast as they are delivered to w.
We open an Elegant Assortment Of
81 LADIES' CLOTHS.
oLBERTs sUITINGs,
DOMESTIC TRICOTS.
AMAZON CLOTHS. AND
FRENCH TRICOTS,
Alta considerably lower price than last season.
TO-DAY
We offer 100 dozen LADIES' PURE LINEN CAMBRIA
HANDKERCHIEF HEMST1TCHED,
FANCY PRINTED BORDERS,
III INCH HEM.
ONLY
&c. EACH, OR FOR &c.
Guaranteeing these all. linen do we feel justified
in calling attention to them Extraordinary Value
WOODWARD & LOTHROP.
BOSTON DRY GOODS HOUSE.
ONE PRICE ONLY.
a21 PENNA. AVENUE. 912D STREET.
au3O
II IN y EFF RRR 90 Nm TIT
II MN MN FF RRRR g 9 MN T
II Nm Nm F Z BOZ NM M T 90
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DrE1se,

ScorE1se. DrE1se.
PRESSING, REPAIRING
Ed Gloves Cleaned. Securing for the Trade Good
Work prompt to order Clothing called for ard dcliy
s.. HALDEMAN
su2s-.m' I7a3 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-30

Gen. Butler delivered an address TO a crowd OF
several thousand at the Granger picnic In Penn
sylvania yesterday. He proclaimed himself friend
OF the farmer and an enemy OF monopOeS and
monOpOliSts He criticised the railroads very GIN
gerry, saying they were mot doing the right
thing. He could not, perhaps, be very severe upon
THEM, as he had Travelled to the picnic grounds in
special train afTOrdng extra comforts and conven-
fences. furnished for his special benefit outside
OF the small nUmberof greenbackerS no enthusiasm
was manifested The crowd appeared to be
prompted more by curiosity than anything else,
and upon the whole the General does hot seem to
have gathered In many votes to his following. His
scrup;;louS observance OF all the little details OF
political warfare was evinced In order given to
his valet, after Gen Butler was comfortably
Seated IN the train. en- route to New York. He re-
novel PREDETERMINED straw hat OF Granger pat
tern, which he had worn during the day among the
farmers. AMI handing IL TO his valet directed him to
put Ii away. II won't want 1t in New York." said
the General. ''Iiave another hat ready for me
when i get there politician Who travels in
Special trains. accompanied by valet, a private
Secretary ami all the other attendants OF luxurious
wealth, is scarcely likely TO excite great enthusiasm
6IECEg working people.
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As usual In 'FRONT.' with nearly complete line
of Boots and Shoes for Fall wear We assert and will
gladly subsantiate the assertion that this
the quality and style of goods superior to any
thing before offered here while we maintain our
WELL. KNOWN Low PRICES.
IN LADIES' GOODS we would esrecally mention
The S4 90 Hand Paris Kid Button Boot the only
Kid that never cracks, skins turns So unrvalled
Hid Button, superior to any So 80 shoe: 81 .25
worked hole Kid and Pebble Button stylish and war
ranted to give satisfaction
OUR GENTS DEPARTMENT is complete with full
line of the best Hand Made Goods shown in the
District. Hahn's warranted So Calf Button Laced
and Congress still mystery to our competitors those
81 % and $3.50 Solid Laced and CATERS in broad or mar
toes.
IN BOYS AND YOUTHS FINE SHOES we now
nave a line which We proudly call Our own" They
are the best and handsomest goods that you have
ever Seen. Our SLIGO Boys Tipped, Button and Laced
every pair guaranteed
IN MISSES AND CHILD'S GOODS we have no
competition. Our IS cts Chd's Heeled Button has no
rival i'll the United States The only Misses $1OO Solid
Spring Heel Button.
We have saved parents hundreds of dollars by buying
their Children's Shoes Of u.s.
PRICES UNIFORM TO ALL-HoNEsT DEALINGS.
VIM. HAHN CO..
THE LEADING SHOE DEALERS,
Sl6 It'll STREET AND 1922 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
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FOR RENT-FLATS.

EOR RENT-FLATS ON 14TH STREET NORTH
Il west rooms complete with Eas. bath. ranGe, hot
and cold water and latrobe TO small family rent Will
be S25 per month Z A McIN TIRE, glS r st auSO- 81
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ELpHoNzo YoUNGs
is ALWAYS ON DECK
W / III B A R ms
AS THE SEASONS ROLL AROUND AND Is NOW
OFFERING
FRUIT JARS:
doz. Msson's Pints for. ......,.... al m
doZ Mason's Quarts for 81 10
doz, Mason's Half-GaI1ons for. ........... 81 40
doZ- Cohancy Half Gallons for.......,.....S 81 %
SUGAR.
10 lbs. standard c, warranted pure. for. Coo
10 lbs. standard "A, !" warranted pure for &c
Obs Graduated, warranted pure for. roc
10 lbs Cut, warranted purr, for ............ 75c
SPICES
Under this head confidently state that we have
a supply OF SELECTED SPIt ES second to none in the
country. Our WHOLE SPICES a~e selected stock
thoroughly cleaned. while our GRoIrNG SPICES are
PURE.
VINEGAR
As Is our custom at this have taken particu
lar care to have a large supply OF GENUINE CIDER
VINEGAR, for picking purposes
FL o L R-HAs DECLINED,
And our CUSTOMERS are offered the full BENEFIT of
tive Brands: '0 '1"
SILVER KING, STFRIJNGS
SURPRISE. TRIUMPH
PILLSBUR1'S BEST, GOLDEN HILL.
CEtiES. CRYSTAL.
SofEIlAi1'E, &C.. &c. &c.
ELPBONZO YOUNGS.
GROCER, 42S NINTH STREET
ar2S-6t2c2p BETWEEN d AND E.
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SPECIALTIES.

hrs. BROTHERS AND GRAY GIVE NO FREE
~ prescriptions and send you to side-show drug
g1sts who divide profits with the doctor Those disa-
pointed of cure of private diseases should consult Dr
BROTHERS and GRAY, SOC st. w.. Will furnish
medicine, guarantee o cure or NO DAY. 81 years expe
rtence. AUS Inn
CONSULT DIR. ROBERTSON EVERY WEDNES-
~ day and Saturday. 456 street northwest near ~
street. from to pm, I'm all confidential medical mat
ters Success guaranteed in every case and cases
Offices privatet Main office. 80 North Liberty street
Baltimore Md je10-3m
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From to-day there Will he no tagging in the cam
paign in Indiana The republicans have upwards of
four hundred speakers who to deliver addresses
In different portions OF the state, beginning to-day
and the democrats prepared TO push things from
now on Senator Harrison, in interview, asserts
that the detection OF IriSh-American voters from
the democracy viii materially weaken that party
The democratic leaders insist quite positively that
There Is no such detection The prohibition vote Is
an uncertain quantity In Indiana: but, as some of
the most Influential leaders of that sentiment are
opposed 10 a ST. John electoral ticket the move
ment may not hurt the republicans so much as has
been anprehended The element of the prohibition
party which opposes separate electors holds that
the principles advocated can best be advanced by
voting the republican ticket But then there Is
danger that the active support OF this element may
prove Injurious. It may identify the republicans
too closely with prohibition to suit the Germans
and others who antagOnize sumptuary legislation.
This Is a perplexing feature of the republican can
vass, both In Indiana and Ohio.
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Undoubtedly the United States ought to pay,
Ike other parties fair price for what IL uses but
the royalty demand OF $4,000 said TO be made for
The right 10 use certain patent fshWay at the
great 11llS OF the Potomac Is absurdly excessive
and Ou' Of all proportion to what it represents In
cost Of thought, labor or money to its owner A
hshway ought to be built at that point. and with
ont delay; but careful inquiry may possibly show
that the device thought OF in this connection is not
the only good one in the world. 1t is said that
there were soldiers before Agamemnon, and 1t Is
understood that fish have been able to ind their
way up high and swift cascades before this partic-
Mar ladder was invented. 1t is therefore barely
possible that, while PROFESSIONALLY good, 1t does
not embOdy the combined wisdom OF all the ages
On that point At any rate, under all the circum-
stances Of the case as II stands the present would
Seem 10 he good time for a little earnest and
unbiased investigation OF the subject
The Commissioner OF Patents has written a very
plaintive letter about the uncomfortable predca-
nent In which he is placed by the action OF nuen-
t1al persDnaEes In getting trying TO get appca-
tiOI~ for patents acted upon in that Office out OF
Chronological order and he indicates q desire to
break up the reprehensible and compromising
usage. The commissioners intention in this mat
ter seems 10 be cOmmendable enough, on its face;
but, being somewhat new In his Office, there are
reasons for sIppOsing he may not quite comprehend
the fun force OF his proposed action IL q Commits
sioner stops the preference business entirely, how
In the world Is he going TO get his own cases adj
Fanced out OF turn when he goes out of Office and
Enters upon practice as a patent attorney? To
Nightly Vary the language of the late eminent Dr.
PangloSo, Tor this We commissioners Of Patents
-
President Ferry turns very sharp point on Eng
land when he says that France made no such un-
friendly demonstrations when the British were
bomDar,iing Alexandria as that country is now
making over the French Investment o. Foo Chow
The ca,-s were very similar when 1T came to the
attack, even though the causes leading up to them
Were not the same. The great point OF difference
l. that it Is France and not England that is Just
now extending her supremacy. When John Bull
j engaged in cutting slice off another mans loaf
every Thing that helps 10 that end Is all right In
his eyes, matter what the rest OF the world nay
ll.lnh.
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PROFESSIONAL.

.sTbe wise for health on daily walks depend"
LHASY FEET.-DR. WHITE Hi6 PENNsYLvAN1A
Entaw street baltimore Nd. Coma bunions, club
and inverted nails vascular eIcresce ces and other all
thirty eighth consecutive year OF Practce Once fee
81 Q sitting for putting the feet IN order. aul1
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WASHINGTON, d. CT WILL RECEIVE BIDS
w log CeUsnt. Brick. Sand and Broken Stone uI TO
TWELVE NOON. SEPTEMBER FIRST Material
subject 10 Inspection of the Commissioners and FnU
neers of the District of Columbia THOM q NCCANN
METROPOLITAN Hotel. au2T its % On NJ
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FOR RENT-ROOMS.

FoR RENT-Two COMMUNICATING ROOMS.
southeast. CAPITOL Hill an3n- ot.
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Il BY R. o. HOFFMAN
4Iowa Cle IA fur $4,000 1894 18th st. fur 500 90
loeo ST., IL r, fur 10000 IDOL st. II MI 1900
DpntS lie Al fur 25DOO 901 18th st, Ii mi 1000
2DpntCle lar mi 2S33 l412 n ST., 10 r. mi. 65 90
l3O6 Conn av l3r FUR DOS 80 lila MIST 11rmi 600O
lS49 l. stn W, 70 T.. 2Ut09 2829 st. nw l0r.. 5000
IllS ST. IL r, fur. 10000 2033 ST. 10 30 90
10 lafteSq 11r fur 10000 6166th St ~ II 5000
g23 II st W Be fur 10000 22l2 ST., MI. 30 90
1405 ST.. 16 r. fur. 1850 222O III st Tr IA l. 80 90
Seaton Hall, 9th&D 1250 90 ia + st sw Dr. 25 90
R. o. HOFFMAN,
Real Estate Broker and Auctioneer
au1 10th and streets northwest
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NOR kENT-ONE FRONT ROOM SECOND FLOOR,
II two closets furnished unfinished; also two
Rooms. suitable for doctors Office. Apply to 800 c
street northwest. arl30- Inn
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IGOR RENT-TWO wELL-FURNISHED ROOMS
IL single suite: private family new house and
every convenience Apply after Monday. at 1904
18th street northwest. lts
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AfOTHERS SHOULD REMEMBER THAT THERE
Nl Is q perfect preventive Of cholera infantum and
diseases by the free use Of Dr.
HOLNANSP PAD Office. As9 9Th. Send Soy bOoks ina
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RELIABLE CLARvoYANr AND ASTRoIOGisI,
can be consulted on business and all affairs Of life
She has for one month, reduced her fee to 90
Residence, 1910 11th street northwest Hours from3
a. m to p m. and from 8 to 9p. m. mhll
NTME BROOKE TELLS ALL THE EVENTS OF
mi LIFE All business CONFIDENTIAL. Ladies' and GEN
tlenen so each 408 street. between 9Th and 5th
streets northwest. e14-64ws
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-04-08
No. 8, Thompson Block.
SMITHS NEW LIVERY STABLE.

Mr.. Geo. w. Smith, who few
weeks ago moved and opened livery,
feed and sale stable on Bridge street,
nearly opposite the postofiice, is now
in full sail, having renovated the old
building throughout by the assistance
of the painter and carpenter until it
now presents very handsome APP
pearance and stands in the front rank
with our larger livery stables, and he
wishes to inform his many friends
throughout Christian hOunty through
the South Kentuckian that such is
fact, and that he will feed and care for
your stock as good if not better and
furnish you with as good livery as can
be had in the city at reasonable prices.
He is not scant in feeding your ami
mails and his stable and stalls are COM
Portable. Farmers, when you come to
town put up with G. w. Smith. Par
'ticular attention and inducements
given to travelling men. These are
facts, but don't take our word for it,
but 90 and see for yourselves, and 10
cents to a ginger cake you will be en-
tirely satisfied. Feb. % I'm.
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LOCALS.
sRADFoRD's NEW BAKERY
Is Nearly Completed, Fand.sWill be
in Fullloperation Next
Thursday.

In viewing the many improve
mcnts now being erected and going
on throughout our city, we wish to
call the attention of the Christian
countyites to the new bakery being
erected by Mr.. W. w. Radford, on
Main street opposite the Opera
House, where he has nearly compile
ted a handsome brick building 22x35
feet in the rear of his confectionery,
TO be used for bakings of all kinds,
and will be, when completed, one of
the best bakeries, equipped with the
best oven and heating facilities in
his section Of the State. In addition
to this oven, the dimensions ofwhich
are SXl0 feet, Mr.. Rauhold has,
with his own hand, arranged de-
partment for cooking candy, which is
new and novel, and which he says
will work like Il charm. This new
addition will be under the control of
Mr.. Raubold, an experienced and A
No. baker. This building will be
fitted up with all the latest i'm
proved baking apparatus, and will be
in full operation next Thursday, and
Mr.. Radford invites the public gen
orally to come and see him. Fresh
and pure CONNECTIONS of all kinds al
ways on hand cheap.