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a Tidal Wave at New Haven.

TIE HARBoR OF THAT CITY VISITED BY A pRsrRrCL
TIVE TIDAL WAVE EIGHT FEET HIGH.
New Haven, Conn.,, dispatch TO the New Yorl
Sun says: Last night at II O'Clock, as Capt s. p
Thrasher, superintendent OF the Seaman's Bethel
was locking up the building preparatory 70 going
home, ne felt distinct jar OF the earth. Looking
out, he saw lamp posts shaking. The shock was
even more severe than that experienced here last
summer, although IL was comparatively unnoticed,
occurring at such late hour. The Jar was felt at
the Central police sta ton Also IL is now believed
that there must have beeu CONFUSION OF the earth
in Long Island Sound directly OF this harbor on
near by, for n a quarter past II n tidal wave
crowned with foam and fully eight feet high, came
roinginto the bay from the south. traversing the
entire length or the harbor, which Is four miles
long. II had speed OF about twelve miles an
hour. and moved with an omlnous rushing sound
like the blast or hurricane, carrying destruction
In Its path. IL was very dark and cold at the time
and light fog was forming, which has been grow
TO ascertain the fun extent OF the damage done IL
Ia Known, however, that OF the zoo vessels lying
at anchor In the harDor for protection from The
storm that was sweeping Long Island, two were
Wrenched from their moorings and sunk and two
more flled with water and foundered.
Capt Dodge. OF the Nellie Grant, one OF the ship
wrecked vessels says: "Never in my life haye 1
witnessed such weather on the Sound as has been
experienced Ia the last thirty hours. On SATURDAY
morning strong wind sprang up from the north
which swept across the Sound with terrific force and
so chilling that IL would almost benumb person
Every hour IL Increased In fury. and last night n
gradually veered around TO the south, blowing a
perfect hurricane. The ran mountains high, and
small vessels were every instant liable TO be en-
quilted Even large vessels were obliged TO seek a
harbor, and there was hardly vessel that did not
sustain more or less damage. Finally the wind and
sea died away. and then came that tidal wave and
the eternal fOpn
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freight and gravel train on the Schuylkill aud
Susquehanna branch or the Reading railroad COL
llded at Dauphin, Pa, yesterday afternoon The
fireman OF the freight train was killed
The mysterious wheels found In the debris at the
windsor railroad station In England, and which
were supposed TO belong to some deadly Internal
machine, were simply parts OF somebody's fishing
tackle.
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NOT OUT OF Doors FOR TWENTY-FIVE YRARs-
Among the oddities In human nature brought to
the surface by the political earthquake Is man
down In "Ragtown," In Frederick county, Va, who
took VOW not TO 60 out OF his house until demo-
crat was elected President, and who faithfully kept
his oath and stayed indoors for nearly quarter OF
century, dressed in gtrdle bound about his
waist. Since Cleveland's election he has come out
shaved himself put on ordinary clothes, and seems
convaleScent generally.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-23

WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER TwENTY-FoURTH
ia st len O'CLOCK A N. at our salesrooIns
household Furniture. Carpets Mirrors. Dinner Sets
Fancy ArtlcleS. Sale N
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RANGE OF THE THERMoNIrER.-The following
were the readings at the Office OF the chief signal
officer today am. S4.6 IL O. m, 252 ON, e5h
Maximum. 4&7. Minimum, 2.&
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Taxpayers can save per cent penalty by Sc
Ting their tax bills before New Years day
OPPOSED TO AN APPROPRIATION.
The District Commissioners have In n letser 70
the House District committee, exNessed their dis
sent TO an additional appropriation 10 enable tht
Association for the Relief OF Colored Womet
and Children 70 erect new build
Ing They say that the association has
just expended $4,000 70 erect q line building
suitable to the purposes OF this charity, and that
this. with the frame buildings now occupied by
them. is ample Tor their present needs and The
tact that there Is not money enough for the press
ing needs OF the District Justef them In advisins
against it
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A Woman Frozen to Death.

JAMAICA, L. l., December 23.-The body OF Mary
Schmidt, German, aged 60 years, was found this
morning by mikman lying by the side OF a road.
She had been frozen to death. IL is supposed that
she laid down In the place where her body was
found while intoxicated last night.
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Latest Foreign News by Cable.

THE EXPENSES OF THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT.
PARIS, December 23-The senate is unable to
vote the budget before the end or December The
government on Friday will ask the chamber Of
deputies for credit Of 100000 5000 francs to meet
the expenses OF the first quarter OF the year 1885,
IN FAVOR OF REFORM OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS
LONDON, Dec 23.-LOrd ROsebery has written to a
number OF the peers with a view to taking Of con-
lords.
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GRAND DISPLAY Or
HOLIDAY GOODS
MRS. SELMA RUPPERT'S,

COS sTH STREET. Opposite Patent onaca
Elegant assortment Of FRENCH DOLLS. TOILET
Els. DRESSING CASES. SACHET. GLOVE AND
HANDKERCHIEF BOXES. PLUSH AND LEATHER
BAGS. FANS wHISK-HOLDERS, FANCY WORK and
WASTE PAPER BASKETS and other NOVELTIES
Fine selection Of EMBROIDERED TABLE COVERS
and SCARFS. LAMBREQUINS. TIDES, CUSHIONS,
SLIPPERS and Art EMBROIDERIEa
Large and attractive line Of Ladies' and Gents SILK
HANDkEkCHIEFS and MUFFLERs EMBROID-
Erred. INITIAL and FANCY BORDERED HANDKER-
CHIEFS. KID GLOVES. LACE GOODS Chfldren's
FLUSH BoNNETS. MERINo CLOAKSin Mother Hub
BARD and other styles OF superior elegance AIS
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PHYsrcrASs AND DRuaersrs
RECOMM MEND
ZEE ERR o0o WV NNNSE" ssss
BIB RRR o o wWWW MN SSSs
BBB Z { 90 Wv n ssss
II err 90 NM
ii / ! 90 . Nm
BIB RBf y TIT TIT EEB RRg ssss
{ En- : # + 4 ESr EERfs ssss
BBB ii j ( EEE r & ssss
AS THE BEST TONIC.

This medicine. combining Iron with pune Vegetable
tonics quietly and completely CURES DYSPEPSIA.
INDIGESTION, MALARIA, WEAKNESS, IMPURE
BLOOD. CHILI,S AND FEVER and NEURALGIA
reaches every of the system puries enriches
the blood strengthens the muscles and
and invixorates the systeti
FIN Il PPErIZER-Best tonic known
1t viii cure the worst of Dyspepsia removing all
distressing symptoms, such Tasting the Foo Belc
IDS. Heat IN the Stomach, Heartburn etc.
THE ONLY IRON MEDICINE THAT WILL. NOT
BIACkEN OR 1NJURE THE TEETH
Is Invaluable for diseases peculiar women and
all persons who lead sedentary lives
rAN QNFAlLING REMEDY FOR DISEASES OF
THE LIVER AND KIDNEYS
Persons suffering from tbs effects of ovcrworK ner-
yops troubles loss OF appetite debility experience
quick reiief and renewed energy by its use
IT DOES NOT CAUSE HEADACHE OR PRODUCE
Observation-Disclosures Iron medicines do
1t Is the only preparation Of Iron that inj
rious effects Physicians and Druggists recommend IL
the BEST. TRY IT
The genuine has Trade Mark and crossed red lines on
wrapper. Take no other. Made only by
au19 BROWN CHEMICAL CO. baltimore Md
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SECTION A.

Contains all the Odds of Mems Sack Suits
where there are only one. two and three of lot
that have been SIS suit. Removal Price $40.
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SECTION D.

On Second floor - About 160 CHILDREN'S
oVERCoATS, price has been 81 to $3.50 each:
Removal Price S.
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To EssoY TIE Ho11DArs

Now many have ntracted Colds and Cough during
this cold spell which be easily cured by the use of
ELECAMPANE AND HOREHOUND DROPS
Hyou have cold by all means try them
Half pound packages 25c. only at
ARTHUR NATTANS Pharmacist.
do Corner 14th and l. and ID and d SITS NV
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SECTION E.

Second f7or - Only one, two and three Of
kind left in MEMS ovERCOATs: not one in
the lot ever sold for less than SIS, Removal
Price Sill
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The baltimore marke,,.

BALTIMORE December 22-Virzinia skies consolt.
nate Ss pr 81 coupons s4 new tenforties 32
BALTIMORE, Nh. December 23-Cotton uu,et-m,d-
OF 25c on Howard street and western family WheatN
southern scarce aud firm; western higher and firm
southern red SsaSo; sonthern amber, 82as4: No.
February. S1%a82: March S3xaS4X; Nav. sfSass
Corn-souttshsrn higher and Arm: western steady and
western mixed. spot 47ha47x: December 47xais: Jan.
uary, 45Sa48; steamer 45b Gid Oats arm and quiet
southern SSaS6 western white, 34a3s: do mixed 33a33
and in instances easier Hesspopf Bulk mea
Shoulders X; ciear. rib sides, sS Hams 1iXsisK
Steady rn' othss ss
unchanged Freights to Liverpool Fer steamer steady
cotton. 15,S4d: aopr. Is Cd grain ,6aeHd Receipts
ssS6o 9y h oS
shipments-,none. Saes-wheat. $4,000 bushels corn
$4,000 bushels.
The Chicago Markets.
CHICAGO, ILL. December 23-On 'Chance at II rs
am wheat was quoted steady at 72 for january the
shade higher. Oats were firm at 24slc. for January
Pork was very strong At for January. Lard was
cold. N
CHICAGO, Ill, December 2s-Closins prices:
Wheat-December. 71I; January. 72lS: February 72I
March. 1915; May. 49, Corn--yesr. 35X; January, 35I
sf MARY NaS
January IL 2h; February. 1l.22E; March, II35
May. 1L65 Lald-December. 662E; January, e.6T15
February. CTS; March, $685.
The Petroleum NJ arkes.
P1TTSBURG, December 2a-Crude oil is dull and
not nucn dong The market opened at TAX. declined
daily production Of the Thorn creek wells ia lao bar
reis The Fisher well No. 8 is still burning.
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NO CURE NO PAY.-wHITEHURSTs CEDAI
~ BALSAM Is warranted TO cure Coughs. Colds
Sroup. Throat and Lung Diseases &c Six drops dose
Try it, II not satisfied. return the empty bot tie and &c
your money back Sold by all Druggists nl4f tn tl3n
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COURT IN GENERAL TERN.
Yesterday, Noodle agt- Butterworth; application
for a mandamus refused
CIRCUIT CoURr-.jgd9e Hd0Her
Yesterday, Roth agt Collins; verdict for defend
ant for $50 ltermehle agt McClelland: judgment
by default. Larkn use. &C, agt> Janney; verdict
Tor defendant. Henderson agt Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad company; motion for new trial MED.
EQUITY COURT, Judge Cor
Yesterday. Houston agt Garland; entry OF bond
authorized and sale ratiTed MIST Dalton ct al agt
Baltimore and Potomac Railroad company; rule
granted.
CRIMINAL CorRT-Jud0e WUie
Yesterday, ThoS- Quinn, forcible entry and de-
tainer; arraigned and plead not guilty. John
Barnes and John Isaacs, assault; recogn,ance for
1eited. Francis Logan, assault; recog nlauce for
ieited. h. q. Anderson, endorsement; nole pros
entered.
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SECTION F,

Second q oor. - In this section we have placed
the entire stock OF CHILDREN'S OvERCoATs
and SUITS, every one of which have been re-
duced from 10 to 80 Ter cent. Call and look
them over
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LADIES CLorH.
"a INCHES WIDE, ALL WOOL
65 CENTS
Canton Flannels. So cts. 64 cts 8 cts and 10 cts
l0-4 Sheettlg Cotton, best make, "a cts.
New Plaid Dress Goods, % cts
IricO Dress Goods all colOrs, I2Hctl
Atwood Flannel Suiting. % cts
Black CashInrres, 25 cents.
COlOred Cashmeres, % cents
White Wool Fannels IL cts 20 21cts
All wool Red Twill Flannel, Is cts
Cloth for Boys wear. 25 cts, 30 cts 81 cts
Medicated Red Twill Flannel 81 cts
Ladies Iricot Cloth, 81 inches wide go cts
Children's Regular mace Hose Is cts
Ladies', Solid Color Paibrigzan Hose Is cts
Hemnled Handkerchiefs ) cts
Ladies English Walking Coats $500 &c % 81 m
$50 $500. $1,000 ~'
Solored silk Velvets all colors SI25
Brosade silk Selyets, all cClors Sl25
Black DRESS SllK. gros grain. 95 cts
Eeo Solnforts IS cts. SlOO, 81 25, 3l5Q
MOO Blankets Per pair. $500 81 so S3Ol
Fest Brussels Carpets, rs cts as cts
Nottingham Lace, 20 cts. Is cts, 30cta
c. NJ. TOWSON,
C26 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
Soufb o;Ja
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A Family VauIt Desecrated.

DUBLIN, December pa shameful outrage has
occurred at Bally-Duff, County Waterford. The
vault Of Col Hilers formerly Inspector general of
police, was broken open last night, and Mrs. Hill
l1erS coffin was taken out and thrown into glen.
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SUICIDE OF ANOTHER VIENNA BANK OFFICIAL
Jean Lucas, the manager OF the securities Depart.
ment or the Giro and Cassenverein bank CON-
mitted suicide in Vienna yesterday. He was
brother-in-law OF Herr Baldey, a superior officia
In the same bank, who is under arrest for embez
2np
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THE FRENCH PRESS AND MINISTER MORTON
The reported resignation or Mr.. Morton, the Uni
ted States minister TO France is made the subject
OF comment by various Paris Journals The
Figaro Soted, GdlfOndtfS Messenger and Matin
II greet Mr. Mortons departure as a social loss and
express the hope that Mr.. Cleveland In the inter-
estS OF France and America, will refuse TO accept
MI. MOrtOn's RESIGNATION.
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SECTION G..

Contains lot of BOYS DOUBLE-BREAsTED
PEA JACKETS. just the thing for this weather
The s5 ones are now So. The sc ones are now g.
The 80 ones are now e6. The s12 ones are now 49,
The ages run from II to II years.
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TelepraDhfc Rriefs.

Engineer johnson, who had charge OF the steam
scow at the Brooklyn navy yard, died last night
at ter q brief illness.
Will Not Withdraw the Nomination.
1t is learned on good authority that the President
has no intention Of withdrawing the nomination of
MIR. w. E. Curtis as secretary OF the South Amer
lean commission.
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indictments Against Sporting Men
Diam iSS cd.

NEW YORK, December 23-On motion OF counsel
and with the consent OF the district attorney the
court to-day dismissed the indictments against
Richard K. Fox, Patrick F. Sheedy, William E.
Harding, Charles Johnson Arthur Chambers,
"Patsy" Sheppard, "Nobby' Clark and William
Malone the sporting men who took conspicuous
part in che late fight between Sullivan and Green
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A School RuiIdinp Rurned

SALEM, MASS, December 23.-The South school
building, on Stone street, Beverly, caught fire this
morning from the furnace pipe and totally
destroyed The loss is about $4,000. There were
between 300 and 400 children In the building, and
all were got out safely and quietly. There was no
insurance.
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SECTION H.

In this section we would mention that every
garment in the house has been reduced in price;
not in our minds. as you must remember where
no price ever existed no reduction can be made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-23

UNIVERSALLY PRESCRIBED BY THE
FACULTY
ALAxATIvE AND REFRESHING FRUIT LozEN0l
TAMAR For CONSTIPATION, HEMORRHOIDs
BILE. HEADACHE LOSS OF Ape
TITE. CEREBRAL CONGESTION.
INDIEN prepared by E GRILLOy
Chemist Of the Paris Faculty
Sole Proprietor,
2frue de Rambuteau PARA
GRILLON Tamar-unlfke Pills and the usual pures
t:ves-s agreeable to take and never pro
duces irritation nor interferes with bust
pleasure
Fold By all Druggista ap3-eth3eW
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I'd Edition.
Latest IGlGgranS to The Star.
A THEATER BURNED.

Destructive Fire i'm New York This
Observation-Disclosures & Harris Thea.
ter Consumed by the Flames-A Panic
In the COllOnade Hotel.
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AUCTION SALES.

HVEEKS X CO. Ar,ctinnrers
w 63' louisiana ayenla. opposite City Post Office.
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MARlklED.

BAKER-JONES. At St Aloysus church. December
1lth. 1854 by the Rev. Father Murphy, JOHN L
BAKER, Of Washington, ID c.. TO MAGGIE daughtei
of Joseph c. Jones. of Georgetown, ID. C
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T IEBIG COMPANY'S EXTRACT OF MEAT.
IL FINEST AND CHEAPEST MEAT FI.AvORIN0
STOCK FOR SOUPS. MADE DISHES AND
SAUCES ANNUAL SALE. 100000 JARS
LIEBIG COMPANY'S EXTRACT OF MEAT.
An Invaluable tonic lis . success and
ful."-See Medical Press." Lancet 40
Genuine only with the fac smile Of Borpn
lAebig's Signature in Blue Ink across the
Label. The title Baron Liebie" and photo
graph having been largely used BY dealers
with no connection with Baron Iiebg. the
public are informed that the Lebg Com
pany alone can offer the article with Baron
GebigAs guarantee VI Geuuinenek
LIEBIG COMPANY'S EXTRACT OF MEAT.
10 be had of all Storekeepers 0rocers and
Chemists. Sole Agents for the United stste
wholesale only G. David Co. fenchurcl
avenue, London. England myS
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Chief Of the Cuisine at the White House,
and q gentleman O. large experience has begun the
manufacture Of the hnest qualities Of candies ats
No. 1223 G street northwest
combining with his establishment French Confec-
emery store where the choicest candies awass on
- No bic = also prepared TO MI orders the holidays
doest satisfaction and short notice Ladies will
In psompt and polite attention " men caIln Renen
oar LIS q street northwest d20-sts
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Death of a Marine Corps Captain

NEW YORK, December 23.-Captain Henry J..
Bishop, or the U. g. marine corps, who has been
attached for the past year to the marine barracks
in Brooklyn, died to-day OF pneumonia. The de-
ceased, who was appointed from Connecticut in
1861 was fifty wears OF age
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-23

WILBUR r. SToREY's wnLa-Mrs Wilbur r.
Storey submitted for probate, In Chicago yesterday
the will Of her late husband, drawn In August.
1879, the court having refused TO admit to probate
the will drawn In 1881, on the ground that Mr..
Storey at that time was OF unsound mind.
+, NEW YORK MERCHANTS AND THE SPAHIsH TRRArY.
The committee appointed by the New York
chamber OF commerce TO consider the Spanish
treaty. submitted at the meeting yesterday q
majority and two minority reports The minority
report, which was adopted recites that the treaty
Is hostile to the interests OF the people OF the
United States and ought not be confirmed, and
nctency and uniformity OF our revenue laws threat
ening complications with other nations and de-
rangemenL Of our own established industries are
dangerous and ought not 70 be madA
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
The New York Stocx u.rL,

Ine Now YORK StOCk Market.
The following are the opening and3 p. m. prices
OF the New York Stock Market to-day, as reported
by Special Wire to II. II. Dodge, 539 18th street:
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BISHOPS CAMpHoR,sE
For Chapped Hands. Face and Lips; removes Sun
burn. and renders the Skin beautifully and Snooth
and Is invaluable for the Toilet Price CSC per bottle
Try it, and not satisfied, the bottle and have
the money refunded
L. C. BISHOP Druggist
80 9th Street. Corner Street Northwest
ols-Sm Washington d. C.
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The IS ". f1Ol0iCidC.

JOHN SULLIVAN PLEADS NOT GUILTY.
This morning, in the Criminal Court, the watch
man at the"Y" the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road, John Sullivan, whom the coroners Jury found
responsible for the death OF Engineer Michael j.
Riley, or the 1ath OF july by falling to give the
proper signal, having been indicted Tor man.
slaughter, pleaded not guilty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-23

THEME was full attendance az the regular cabi.
net meeting to-day. The session was a short one
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NAVAL ORDERs.-Commander Edgar G. Merriam,
ordered to duty as equipment officer at the Ports
mouth, N. H., navy yard, LIST Of January. Chief
Engineer Geo. w. Magee, TO special duty connected
with the Kunstadter steering propeller expert
ments on the tug Nina, at the New York navy
yard, 27th inst. Carpenter David w. Perry, to the
tea mn snip New 9iSL INST ,n oarpen
Hampshire, 31sr nst and placed on waiting orders.
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Mr.. Winthrop More Comfortable.
BOSTON, December 23.-Hon Robert c. Winthrop
is feeling more comfortable this afternoon than
heretofore,
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FA1L AND WINTER IMPORTATION

suitngs. Overcoatines and Trousernes received and
open for inspection Gentlemen will place tteir orders
stthe
LEADING TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT OF
WASHINGTON
H. D. BARR
se3 iii PENNSYLVANIA ayeuua
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GooDs FoR The Hor1pArs
AND COLD WEATHER
Linen ana Silk Handkerchief
Neck lies, Suspenders and Umbrellas. .
Fine Cloth Piano Covers
Cpde2raf's Lined Buckskin Gloves.
fige Atwood l0-4. ia and 12-4 Blankot1
Rich Black Silks, Black Cashmeres.
Colored Cashmeres and Cloths
We solicit call from all in want of DRY GOODS
Trade dollars taken at par
WIN. r. RILEY,
RILEY BUILDING,
DIST Corner 9th and streets northwest
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Affairs I'm West Washington.

DEATH OF A WELL-KNowN LADY.-Miss Haddie
Beal daughter OF the late George w. Beall, died at
her residence, 1914 street, this morning, after
long illness OF consumption. The funeral will take
place tomorrow afternoon from the Presbyterian
church; interment at Oak Hill cemetery.
CoMPLAINT.-A large number OF residents OF this
place are necessarily complaining Of the non-ap-
pearance OF the OdOrless excavating wagon when
notice has been given for 1t to call.
DIED FROM Partnership Henry T. Whalen.
residing near Cabin John bridge, in Montgomery
county, Md, died day before yesterday. The de-
ceased was 81 years Of age, and was well known
here. The funeral viii take place this afternoon
from Dumbarton-street church.
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL INTERESTS.-It' is
understood that President Baughman, OF the Ches-
apeake and Ohio canal, will so to New York soon
and there meet the representatives Of the leading
coal companies, in order to confer with them in
gard TO the question OF canal frcightS and endea-
vor TO secure fair share OF tonnage for the canal
next season. President Baughman and Paymaster
Cambria, who arrived in Cumberland sunday, left
about s. 0O0 yesterday with Collector Asahl Will
son for employees OF the canal at that point, and
then went 10 Hancock by railroad. As the water Is
drawn on, Col Baughman says he will ride from
Cumberland to Georgetown and inspect the work
| In all OF its details
Snow LAw.-The law relative to the removal OF
snow from the sidewalks In GEORGETOWN Is four
hours after It ceases TO fall and in Washington six
hours Is the required time
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Local Notes.

In the case Of Benjamin Kelly, alias James Kelly.
convicted few days ago Of assaulting Officer
Skidmore, the motion for new trial was overruled
and he was sentenced 10 six months in jail
Judge Wylie to-day adjourned the petit Jurors
over the holidays to January 9th. He ANNOUNCED.
however, that the court would sit daily excepting
might continue work and prepare business Tor the
court.
Assistant District Attorney Thomas, having re-
turned from his honeymoon trip, was at his post
today az the City hall and In the Police Court
The jury In the case OF Edward L Scott, charged
O'Clock yesterday, were brought into the Criminal
Court about two O'Clock to-day and, stating that it
was impossible 70 agree, were discharged