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"SLUsH FUND" TO BE INvEsTIGATED.-Ac court OF
inquiry has been appointed to investigate the man.
agement OF affairs at Fort Reno post, Indiana ter
r1oSy, particularly with reference to the creation
anu anu expenditure OF ''slush fund" and the estab-
llSnnent and conduct OF the QuartermaSter's bOr-
row and loan account with the post trader.
CAPT. FRANK B. WEBSTER, T. 8. NJ. c., will be ex.
amined for retirement at the marine barracks to-
morrow.
THE WEEKLY STAR Tor this week is now ready
for mailing; price, three cents per copy 1t is
large, eight-page paper, OF nfty-six columns cut
pasted and folded, and Will be sent anywhere in
dollar year.
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Mr.. George l. Lorillard telegraphs from Floras
that ne has no intention OF retiring from the TUT
lie mas offered his stud-farm, WesIbrook for ssl0
without his race horses
Kay and Anderson, the revenue officers vino
recently killed three men I'm Mitchell county, n ~
have surrendered and axe In JAN at Asheyilla
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A man fell dead In Soho Square, London, yester-
day, upon whose person cards were found which
gave the name &C. Weideman," and represented
him as the Paris correspondent OF the New Work
sun and Evening Post, but at those offices they
know nothing OF him.
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DEPOT QuARrERMAsTER's OFFICE.

1,ent NJ, y c. December 10th 1888.
M aTE ssm Ssa 9f M shGsnE s Horses praetee
e such sn % as leather
sn that have
f5 Se iss amensss os u In all such arising from
endorse the system. The theory sound There is no
mntati1n mutt Sf the foot consequently harm be
and has good 1udgnent to horse shoeng general
to n t o r a "d th X ss
many ma private horses sh3d and far have learned
uss owners 1eRors Sin aaed @ r in their ami
~ Al' OK '0a1c JOS. se1S BUsHMaN Siisfa.Sn7y VS..
Horseshoe MuREaS BA kEn Horse- m -shoers ON
QUA tiers will still be there the next few weeks to
ali With M The ch oa
lpr%yed that may desire interest therein
shoer alley between 18th an 18th and and L Streets
northwest In rear OF engine house and adjoining Dow
there livery Mr. Clark may also be @b eSasaed s:
rSn J. B. BURGESS So 11rH STREET NORTH
during s Of 1 Lent M Sssss
t>~ROGINSKI LEWIS SIGN PAINTERS AND
St Gadrs formerly at southwest corner 11th and
promptly attended to. Telephone connection fl9-Im
r-po HAVING OPENED AN OFFICE IN MY EN-
larged building for the sale of Real Estate at Pri-
vate Sale Making Loans. Collecting Rents and the Gen.
erai of Property for Owners and Estates
request that all who have such for sale or wish to
chase will give me call Some fine investments now
in hand on 7h 9th and streets northwest Daily in
od on m all parts OF the city Call and
attention anu returns az business trs9ssesons
febls-1m Nos. 3l7 and 3l9 9th street, cor Dn.
r% "BoGERI-s VEGETABLE COUGH SYRUP
I for 20 years has proved to be the best remedy
ever discovered for Hhooping Cough. Group and Colds
drassts Price IS and &c. A0 ns0'''' 'Is sls2A = Al
rSo SAMUEL S. sHEDD.
GAS FIXTURES. GAS FIXTURES
SLATE MANTELS.
LATROBES. RANGES. FURNACES
PLUMBING AND HEATING
Jobbine promptly done
feb12 400 9th street northwest
~v CIRCULATING LIBRARY. l74e PENNsYL-
monthly and two weekly magazines soon as issued.
Terms 50 cents per month or "a per year. Jas
~- BUILDING LUMBER OF ALL SIZES AND
~ dimensions. In lots to suit.
Dry and well seasoned White Pine from CIJLIS to
SPERS Georgia and Virginia Pine. from 12xl2 to ~
Partition. Ceiling wainscotine and Flooring in Wal.
nut Cherry Ash, Poplar, Georgia Virginia and White
WALNUT CHERRY. MAIZE. APHEnHl PoPLxk' h Ash. d'oA OAR
to 81 ss
less than current market prices.
WM. MCLEAN SON
ja26 Cor 18th and B streets northwest
f THE ATTENTION OF VISITORS AND
~ Residents Is particularly called to PHOSVITE
For a.. dGSs bg The snd s:ts e
". c. MILBURN,
Sole e1nventor and Manufacturer
sepS 142? Pennsylvania avenue
T BRASS ANpIRoNs. FIRE SETS. TENDERS
F.F BROOKS. GAS F1xTUREs
. 631 18TH STREET. CoRcoRAN BUILDING
Full line Of these Goods. also Artistic and Fancy Col
ored Globes, Fancy Brass and Porcelain Lamps Port
ables &c Lowest Prices.
dis EFF BROOKS
Still Too MAsr Goons,
And. in order to move them. we win continue to
GIVE A DISCOUNT OF TEN PER CENT ON ALL
CASH SALES
CARPETS. FINE FURNITURE. LACE CURTAINS
PORTIERES.
UNTIL MARCH 18th
SINGLETON d HOEKE,
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TUNHEATER COMIQUE
18th STREET NEAR PENNSYLVANIA AyENI-F

Observe the feast of rood things this week bril-
liant OLo of Song. Dance and Emotional Novelties
Harry MONTAGUE. Author and Vocal Comedian: Kelly
and Murphy. Scenes Gymnasium: Petrie and Fish
Great Break Song and Dance Artists Mealey and
Hague Renowned Sketch Artists; Maggie Bursel
Charming COInedieDne and Dancer; Sophia Thorne,
Wonderful Lencsshire Clog Dancer Maxgir Elise Ele-
gant Characteristic Artistic Joe and Annie Burgess. Un
rvale Speciality Stars: Carrie Duncan Captivating Yo-
callst and medlenne- Winding up with Harry Mon
fas Original Eshetic Crazy Osity entitled Oscar
Wnd" mhlO
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Mr. w. A. Cook Again-FEe ReaSserts
Ihat the Case for the Prosecution " .,s
BADLY Managed. and that the Conn
Pensatton Paid Government Counsel
Was, I'm Some Cases. EXOrbitaut-Epe
IN questioned AS 10 the Employ ment
Of His Partner, Cole, by Star Route
Defendants.
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New BOOKS
Life at Puget Sound. by Leighton
Twelve Months in an English Prison. bySusanW " Fletcher
Portraits of Places. by Henry James
Beatrix Randolph. by Julian Hawthorne
Co-operauye housekeeping. How Not To Do 1t and
How To Do 1t. by NJ F. Prince
The Gentle ~ava9e. by Edward King
Songs Unsung. by Lewis Morris
Life and Times of 5. 5. Prcntiss by J D. Shields
The Easter Cards and Novelties now open and It
Will repay any on to examine them for they
IL greater variety beautiful stock of Fine
Stationery and Fancy Articles very full and compete
mh3 W. II. MORRISON. 415 Pennsylvania avenue
DOCKS.
ID Methodist Centennial Year Book
SpOtfords Almanac 1884
Our Continent. Monthly Parts
William the Silent, and the Netherland War
All the Pansy Story Books. two new volumes
feb23 Alb 9tt street northwest
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TeIeRraphic Rrieea

NEW YORK, March 13-Henry A. T1lden died e
New Lebanon last night, aged g. He WAS t.
youngest brother OF Hon. samuel j. TIden-
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Pnor. A. j. DExrER,

1HE WORLDS
MAGNETIC CONQUEROR OF DISEASE
MRS. SPEAKER CARLISLE CURED OF RHEU-
MATISM.
RIGGs HOUSE, February H. 1894
Prot. a j. Derter:
DEAR SIR: / have suffered with infamnatory rheu-
nati1ln for thirty Hearing of skill deter
mined try treatment. After the first application
was enabled to sleep profoundly. not having had
rest for week At present using my freely
which was pOwerl.Ss for time suffer no pain
II gives great pleasure to add the MANY
you have cured My general health is greatly improved
Atspectully, Mrs JOHN g. CARLISLE,
LETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN HOOPER
WASHINGTON. ID. c.. March g. 1884
ITQf. Derter-DeaT Sir:-About weeks ago called
70 You and severely afflicted with cold on INV
lungs and pans in my chest After treatments am
entirely well OF the lung trouble fee better than
have for year,
Yours. truly. BENZ 6 HOopFR
Member Of Congress fourth Virginia district
Al have letters recommendations and afn.
davts from hundreds of patients national and local
standing throughout all sections of the country to s b.
staLtiatc my claims to public as success
conquer. A '"
stand upon the basis which of the best people
OF Washington whom have successfully treated frr
hsed me- and whose recommendations are in my hands
and at parlOrs. -
r. S-Assisted by regular graduates Of medicine
- PROF A. J. DEXTER
o No $50 18TH STREET NORTHWEST
O'iice hours; a. III. to IL M p 5 D. m: TO q
IN sundays. lO to ii 30 a. only Send for Mag
nenc journal mailed tree any address CONTAINING
names of hundreds cured mh9 0,x.e
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SPECIAL NOTICES..
~s REPORT OF THE CONDITION
S1 OF THE
NATIONAL METROPOLITAN BANK,
All WASHINGTON. DC.
At the close of business, March z 1884

RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts. nts................. s743 o92 Sc
DVerurafts. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Ga. 10
Y s. Bonds to secure circulation . 100000
- o BONDS ON hand 1880 90
Other stocks. bonds and morteages....... 64364 rs
Tue from approved reserve agents 163 so OF
Due from other National Banks ...,...... 1853 q
Due from state banks and bankers. 1O027 SO
f1ea estate. furniture and fixtures. 1O3 $50 90
Surr.nt expenses and taxes paid. 4,26 80
LIeluiilS PAID S,545 80
IiM scks and other cash items. 2s.4S3 "a
Pr.as P. 3d o.her banks $4,000
MES -.................... h4OO47
Tpesie I 1882 90
Certificates of deposit egal-tenders lOO0OU 90
redemption fund with u s. Treasurer (5
per cent OF circulation)- -................. 10000
Total. 81, 5O6. .520ss
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in ................ $500 90
plus una $50 900 90
SSi.!!l.utG pTonts 40 1913 1S
Hati9nai BANK notes outstanding. 100000
Individual deposits subject to check. sss s4 i5
Ceraand certificates Of deposit. l14Os 20
Due to other National Banks. ... sia59 %
Due to State Banks and Bankers rs....... 6O76 IS
District Of Columbia IS:
l. GEORGE H. B. WHITE Cashier of the above named
bank do solemnly swear that the above statement is
true to the best Of my knowledge and belief
GEORGE H. B. WHITE. Cashier
subscribed and sworn to before this 10Th day of
March. 1884. -
Correct-Attest:
WM. THOMP,ON,
B. H.W RNER
J. ORMOND wilson,
1t ". p. s. SANGER
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BOOKS, &c.
OSLr Until SATURDAY.

Only UNTIL SATURDAY.
We having immense excitement in our
BOOK DEPARTMENT.
and by request of many OF patrons concluded to
tend the time for the SPECIAL SALE" till March Is
but longer. We daily receive, in addition TO our
already large stock editions in
LITERATURE, HISTORY. BIOGRAPAY, FICTION
POETRY. ART, ESSAYS. ADVENTURE, ETC, ETC,
and this will be the only chance for fill up your
Libraries at fabulously low figures
Special attention is called assortment of
BIBLES, HHMNAiS. PRAYER BOOKS
KEYS OF HEAVEN. ETC,
at less than half prices.
To our STATIONERY DEPARTMENT we have added
feature.
FIFTY ENGRAVED VISITING CARDS, with Corner
Plate. for only "a Cents; style equal to Tifany's
New York.
DON'T FORGET SALE CLOSES MARCH 18th
BAUM'S BOOK DEP. .RTMENT.
marl3 4l6 7th Street Northwest
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III INCOLN HALL. FRIDAY, MARCH 2lsr.
" GRAND SUBSCRIPTION CONCERT.
The PEABODY ORCHESTRA. Asser Harnerik Direc
tor Prot. Carl Faelten. Pianist. Beethoven fiat
Riano-eoncerto Berlioz Overture Liszt piano solos.
Rubinstein Oceon symphony. Admission. 81 25. Re
served Sc Is S150. Seats reserved before Monday.
March II, One Dollar, at Metzerott Co.'S. mhl1-4ts
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Two VACANCIES SOUTHERN REPUBLICANS Would
LIKE TO FI1L--The southern republicans are laying
claim to the positions OF solicitor OF the Treasury
and the Russian mission. on the ground that they
nave oeen held hitherto by members of the party
from that section. The President Is being urged
10 recognize the southern wing OF the party to The
extent OF giving 1t both these places 1t IS repre-
Sented 10 him that such recognition would have an
lnsp1rating effect upon the southern republicans:
that IL would show them they are not forgotten or
ignored Dy the administration The President has
NOT appears, committed himself to the claim OF
the southern republicans, but there are not few
aSplrantS from that section.
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RETIREMENT OF ADMIRAL HUGHEs-Orders have
oeen Issued detaching Rear Admiral A. f. Hughes
Hom command OF the Pacific station, on the 31st ia
date. " ~ sA-A>S
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EASTER CARDS AND NOVELTIES
ALARGE AND BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT.
Also,
IENTEN BOOKS AND BOOKS OF DEVOTION
VERY CHOICE SETS OF PRAYERS AND HYMNALS
FAMILY AND POCKET BIBLES
mhl2 VIM. BALLANTYNE l. SON 42a 7th Street
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OSMAN DIGNi'S FORCES ROUTED
FRIGHTFUL MINE DISASTER.
OVER A HUNDRED LIVES LOST.
FENIAN ARMS FOR MANITOBA.
CONTINUED ATTACKS on MINISTER SARGENT.
REPORTED FRENCH VICTORY AT BAG MIMI
British Victory I'm the ~oudan.

oSNaS nIGN.'s FORCES RoUrFp
LONDON, March lA-llispatchrs iron, Suaktru
stale that IN" rebels opened ire on Gen (srahams
luftts AT clock TINS murgll.C The Rrstish for,pS
N'Ie ~ once formed 10 r'ie. charge but no at
tack came The men were thrr,ilTln oniered TO,
lie down again The lre NJ the r,b,.ls cnntlnueG
al night, but the British di reply: an oflioer
anu TWO men were Wounded, and one man was
Killed The nEhuHS began al dayhr,ak The In
laitrN and artillery completely routed the enemy
lasted more than hail hour when the victory OF
the British WAS made certain A At.l,n,raphtc ats-
patch had been Received from ten. I;rahaIn dated
SNiith Dte IA camp March lS il.40 a m In which
ne SAY he camp OF the enemy has been taken
after hard nEhuns since s O'Clock this morning.
over 80 of the British were killcd ana a hundred
wounded
NIGHT FIRING OF THE ,R,rs
Later dispatches say the bNouac last night was
eACeelIEIl unpleasant Tie Ar4lS Kent nm "A PERSIST
enI fusllade III just Dforc day ureak Inc bright
ihohoLSht rendered objects distinctly visible al a
IS.ahcT, tut pFNchted the enemy from at
tempting A Sudden onset llIe rebels directed their
hre especially towards the huSplta " acons yhlch
were conspicuous ia The moOnighL Ilie surgeons
ana Gen. nfallns stan Uniters had many narrow
escapes
Al SlN O'Clock, sunrise, Gardiner gun and nine
Within l,30 Yards ut the British position, and
afforded a most excellent TARGET. Ihe Arats were
soon compelled 10 retire 10 Jncir main position.
near tiie Isdlh wells Col stewards cavalry ar
Neu AZ haII-ptS SIX, ana took position on the Brl-
ush lett, 80 as To turn the enemy right
Awful Disaster in a Virginia Mine.
100 TO $50 MINERS REPORTED KILLED
LNNHBURG, VA. March IA special from Poca-
hohtds says tnaJ an explosion occurred IA the coal
mines there at 1870 O'Clock THIS morulnr and thst
ToIn l2O 10 l5O IalIerS We're Killed
RELIEF TRAIN
LYNCHBURG, VA, March l3 IL m-No further
Particulars have as Yet been received OF the expo-
sion an the coal mines at POcahoulas Na (;reae
Confusion prevails there, ana accurate Information
Cdhh"t be htd before THIS evening special train
Mlh surgeons on board LEFT this city Tor the scene,
u the eAlloson al lO:l5 O'Clock this morning
The Poushxeep.ie Dynaui,e v..a
Trial.
foUGHkEErSIE, y. \, March lathe trial OF
SeItCd Miller. the second one of the men Indicted
Tor Ia" murder OF samuel GrOener at Pawuug And
tlle one who Threw the dy ynaniUe cartridge Ia the
Mlhuo~, Was cUinineLCed this morning.
Floods i'm Virginia and North Carolina.
PETERSBURG, Va, March I3-The recent rains
nave caused a heavy rise ia the Roanoke river and
az Ntuoi, " I, the water Is = leet above the low
water mark. All the low lands are submerged and
farming npPrf1nlS ON low lrr.,1rnnS ,,tii h..
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f j. b. BURGESS. SO 11TH STREET NORTH
west-Oyste-s at I5c. per gal. 2Oc per OF Select
3Oc per qt during the season of Lent Select Oysters
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PRESCRIBED BY THE
FACULTY.
ALAXATIVE AND REFRESHING FRUIT LOZENGE
lamar For CONSTIPATION, HEMORRHOIDS
BILE HEADACHE CEREBRAL con-
GESTION, &c
INDIEN. Prepared by GRIIION
Sole ProDrietor
Pharmacien de Ire classa de Ia
Faculte de Paris,
q rue Rambuteau Paris
GR1LLON Tamar-uniike Pills and the usual pures-
tives-is agreeable to take aud never pro-
duces irritation
Sold by all Druggists. oath ,1stp
ELECTRICITY CURES PARALYSIS. RHEUMA.
Ltism, Neuralgia Spinal Affections, General Debility
Dyspepsia and all Nervous Diseases. Sureriuous Hair
perInane ntly eralcsted Moles Birth Marks Freckles
practical experience Unquestionable references given
as to thorough knowledge OF this treatment. Con-
sultation 4 to D. III. Ladies treated at their own
resdences II unable to CALL write and describe your
Special terms for this month
MADAME GABRIEL.
feb23-3ws ParlOrs T3o 9th street northwest
d JAPANESE SCROLLS FANS. Eta
and Decorative Pictures jay Gould. l2lsthss mia
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nIME MUSEUM
II ANOTHER SPLENDID SHOW
livery Afternoon and Night This Week.
~ Stars engaged il the performance
The Paynes-Iennysona and O(iorInau
4-The Diamond Ouartettr-4
Ihe Wonderful De'AlInas. Harry uns
Inc Pretty Florence French Prof Everett
The Twin White NOOrs The Warmers
And all the Wild Animals &c
Concluding with Comedy GOING TO CONGRFSJ
Admission to all only 10 cents nnhIo
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LNNCHBJkG, VA, March Il, IL m.-No further
Particulars have aS Yet been received or the explo-
SION IN Inc coal niilcS at fOCahunIas Va Great
Confusion prevails there, ana accurate Information
caihot be had before this evening A special train
with surgeons on board LEFT this CITY tor the scen
VI tAe tAploslon al lO:l5 O'Clock lhls morning
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PRor CARL FArLrEs
ihs eminent German Pianist. respectfully announces
THREE PI ItNO RECITAIS, At MARIIIS HALL.
Naryh hi 10th, and 18th at O'Clock
season u. k.ts S5O single tickets IS cent? al Brpn-
tauos anu hetzrrOtts feb1-luSSd tds
CHOICE SEATS FOR
- FORDS THEATER
tor sae n Brentaos Book Sor nth street and Penn
sylvaLia
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THE EVENING STAR.

THH EvrSrSe STAR IL served to subscribers IN the
city by carriers their account at 10 cents
week or ~ cents Ter month COPIES at the counter.
cents each By msl-postsee prepald-5Ocents month.
trs year. Sc. six months So
Entered at the Post Office AZ Washington. D. c.. as
second class mail matter
1HE WEEKLY STAR-publiEhed on Friday-S1 . year.
Postage prepaid Six months. 20 cents
eF All mail subscriptions must be paid ia advance:
Israper rent longer than Is paid for.
Rates of advertising made known on application
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l2o TO $50 MINERS RRPoRTED KILLED
LhN'hbUkG, A, March IA special from Poca-
hohtds says tlaJ an explosion occurred IN the coal
nhhes there at l2.3O O'Clock this morning. and that
frUIn l2O 10 l5O Ialuers We're Allied
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RETALATORY MEASURES PROPOSED.
The Senate committee on foreign relations has
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was 1avoraDly reported yesterday from the Senate
committee on education and labor It requires that
the net proceeds Of sales Of public lands and sum
equal to one-half the moneys paid into the Treas
ury under the Thurman funding act shall be
annually set apart to be apportoned to the several
states and territories and the District OF Columbia,
upon the basis OF their respective population be.
tween the ages OF five and twenty years. as an edu-
cational fund, and to bear interest at the rate OF
four per cent per annum, the interest alone to be
paid to the states and territories and the District
OF Columbia for educational purposes. 1t provides
that two-thirds of the income arising from this
fund shall be annually appropriated to the free and
impartial education, In public Schools OF all chill
dren between the ages Of six and sixteen years. and
that one-third shall be appropriated to the more
complete endowment and support Of agricultural
colleges until the annual income OF such colleges
shall have reached the sum OF $4,000, when only
that sum shall be apportioned TO them 1t also
provides for the technical and Industrial education
OF females and for the establishment OF schools for
the education OF teachers In order to get the
BENEFITS OF the act free schools must be maintained
for at least three months In the year until 1887 and
from then four months In the year free schools for
all children.
RETALATORY MEASURES PROPOSED
The Senate committee on foreign relations has
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-04

Ths alarm from box No. a. last evening, at
$50 o'clock, was caused by smoke Issuing
FROM the art store of j. T. Stubbs, stu
atsd Ia the building owned by the
Union Mutual Insurance Company OF
Maine, corner Of Exchange and Congress
streets, and more generally known as Fluent
Block: The fire is supposed to have caught
from IN overheated steam pipe in the cellar
setting FIRE TO excelsior used for packing pur-
.pcses. Mr.. Stubs said about twc-thirds of his
stock had lately been removed to mis- other
store in Congress square. The remaining
third was left In the cellar of this store and
how much It was damaged, or the lighter art-
cles In the first story, he could not say at pres
ent. Probably the loss will not exceed $500,
covered by two policies of $1,000 each, With
W D. Little & Co, and Morse & Pipkhsm.
Ths loss to the insurance company will be
light and 10 fully covered. Officer McDonough
pnllad In the alarm,
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Rrief Jettfsps.

Fine bat cold yesterday. Mercury 90 atsun-
rise. lso at noon, zoe at sunset; wind east.
Good morning Mayor King.
The military prizes of the High School
Cadets have been placed in their armory.
Merry will keep his store open evenings here
after.
Remember the grand leap year party and
ssess bali to be given by the Samaritan Asso-
citation at City Hall tonight.
The Portsmouth, Cavalry have accepted the
Invitation cent them by the Portland High
Bchoo! Cadets to participate in the fifth an
mail ball of the latter company.
Frank W. Shaw, engineer at the lead and
color works Of Burgess. Fobes & Co., was
caught In the engine and lost portion of the
second and third fingers of the left hand yes
snRday.
In looking over the list of former post
masters Of this city as published in our issue
81 the Sd inst, 1t is found that of those who
have held that Office to the present time, only
tyo arc now living, viz: Col. S. R. Lyman
and G. W. Goddard.
Niss Nella r. Brown of Boston who is to
give en- evening OF readings at City Hall an
der the auspices OF the Y. M. G. A., Monday
evening, March 10th, will be assisted by Mrs
Auce Carrie Sesver, the popular contralto
vocalist. Reserved seats will be on sale this
Morning at Stockbridge's.
Mr.. fash has just received an application
from st. Mary's Catholic Institute at Amster-
dam. New York, for fifty blank cards of Long
fellow statue membership. Upwards of 1000
Hembership cards have been forwarded to
Albany, New York, 800 to Gloucester, Massa-
ehasstts, 200 60 Nashua, New Hampshire, and
smaller quantities to other places.
Special evening meetings will be held in the
First. Baptist and Free street churches the
present week, beginning last evening with a
sermon by Mr.. MoWhinnie at the gisst Zap
tint Wednesday snd Friday there will be
sermons by Mr.. Small at the Free street, and
Thursday one by Mr.. McWhinnie at the First
! Aptist.
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First Parish, Church.

II will be seen BY the advertisement in an
ether column that Prof. e. s. Morse has been
engaged TO deliver two more lectures in the
First Parish course. The first, next Saturday
afternoon at s O'Clock, on "Child Life in ia
PAN" This lecture will be OF special interest
so,psFents and children, and will be fully IL
Illustrated by blackboard drawings. He will
wildly portray the customs aud habits of
young people in Japan, which he happily de-
scxihes 90 the "Children's Paradise
The second lecture will be given on Monday
svsniug, March 10th, on Social and Artistic
Life In Japan" with which his long residence
there has no sde him perfectly familiar