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Alexandria Affairs.

X.
AN ABUNDANT WATER SUPPLY.-Alexan.
dra has already received the convenience
which will come to Washington when the new
supply reservoir is completed. We have long
had an extension of the reservoir ample for all
purposes, but 1t has been useless until now when
larger mains have been put in. These have
given ample water facilities. Formerly, when
one of the fire steamers was using the water of a
main, in most parts of the town, the other
steamer could get no water unless it sought
pressure is about twenty-five pounds and tho
chief engineer thinks that on most levels both
engines can be supplied from the same main
with sufficient water TO throw two streams.
This, OF course, almost quadruples the facilities
Tor extinguiShing fires here Had the water
supply always been so ample we would not have
our fine new market, for the old one would have
never been destroyed.
THE ALEXANDRIA MAIL MESSENGER-The
several proposals for carrying the mail between
the railroads. which do not terminate here, and
the post office, received by Postmaster Herbert
up to Saturday, have been sent to the. contract
understood that the bids have been examined
there and action postponed until an early day.
Il is said that others besides Alexandrians have
SUPPOSED BURGLAR.-The police this
morning about o'clock arrested Henry Willis
in the yard of Mr.. John Crily's store. He was,
IL lis, Is sald, preparing to break into the store
POLICE REPoRT-There were four prisoners
at the station house this morning: Elijah
Travers; Henry Willis, charged with breaking
into Mr. John Crilly's store; Rose Carter, coored,
charged with stealing dollar from Philip
Wiikerson, colored; and Albert Davis, colored,
charged with assault on VIM. Campbell.
.NorEs-A number of Alexandria mechanics
expect work at the navy yard in Washington
when work is resumed there.-Eneineer
Campbell has just returned from Syracuse,
where he has been devisng improved means
to extinguish the flames, and Capt English
has returned from st. Georges Island, where he
has been cautiOning souls not to enter flames.
The county school board has adjourned until
u St.Il lob I
Smith has resigned.-Dr. A. p Cox has pre-
empted his promised place in the post office by
preparing promptly to perform the duties of the
position He attends at the post office each
day. Mr.. Chinn, the present mailing clerk, is
soon to have another pOsition.-W. p. Graves
lost ten dollars on the street yesterday
Tucker Harris, the Culpeper outrager, has been
sent from the Jail here for trial there.-Hon
Chas. +. Stuart announces himself as a candi-
date for reelection to the house of delegates
from Alexandria, subject to the democratic
primaries Mrs. VIM. n. Berkely was badly
bruised by a fall in Fairfax yesterday.-It is
said that the new brick works here will soon
be lighted by electricity and run d; yand night
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Condensed Locals.

Street lamps will be lighted at HOO p. m.
and extinguShed at $3.50 a. M
Mr. j. T. Clarke. of Mtchellsville, Nd. and
Miss Aggie NJ Anderson. niece of Dr. X A.
Neale OF this city, were married at st. Patrick 5
church yesterday, Rev. Father Walter ofi1cl-
ating. The couple left after the ceremony for a
tour in the north:
Mr. Francis A. Rowe died of typhoid fever, at
his home 63T street southeast, last evening.
His death followed closely upon that OF his
sister-in-law. who died of the same malady, and
his wife Is now critically ill. He leaves five
little children. Mr.. Rowe came to this city
from Maryland a few years ago, and established
himself in the coal business
George Price, In Jail for the larceny of carpen-
ters' tools was this morning released on his per-
sonal recogniZance. the articles having been
found, thereby disproving the charge of lar
ceny.
time ball apparatus on the roof of the Navy de-
partment Is out of order. They say it Is the
best in the country.
The exhibition of fireworks at Athletic Park
last night was very fine and Well worth the
price of admission. The ''white elephant" and
The "dove cote" greatly amused the many chill
iren present. There will be another exhibition
Friday night
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EVERY MUSCLE ACHES and dreadful pains rob
me of sleep and rest and strength To such the Curl
CURA PLASTER comes like an angel of mercy, bring
ing relief and strength to thousands upon whom al
other pasters have been powerless for good. war
ranted new and perfect antidote to pain and nfam-
nation and the best pain killing plaster in the
Of medicine AT druggists. Csc: five for 81. mailed
free. POTTER DRUG AND CHEMICAL Co.. Boston aul3
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HEMoRRHo1ps
BLIND. BLEEDING AND ITCHING. posrTrvrrY
CURED BY CUTICURA

warm bath with CUTICURA SOAP an exquisite
Skin Beautifier, and single application of CurIcuRA,
the grea. SKIN cure VIII instantly allay the intense
itching of the most aggravated case Itching piles
This treatment, combined with small doses of Curr-
cURA REsoLvST the new Blood Purifier. three times
per day. to regulate and strengthen the bowels
come constipation and remove the cause, will cure
Blind Bleeding and Itching Piles when all other reme-
dies and even physicians fail
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If PERSONS at present ont of the city who
desire houses during the coming fall will send
their names to b. II. Warner. GIG + street
northwest, he will send them his weekly rent
list containing full information as TO houses he
has for rent.
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ITCHING PILES

was taken for the first time in my life with Blind
Piles so severe that could hardly keep on my feet
used various remedies for three when the dis
ease took the form Of Itching Piles and growing
worse. By advice Of an old gentleman tried the CO
T1cURA One application rel,eed the itching and was
cured. wish to tell the world that In cases of
Itching Piles the price of the Cu-IcURA is OF no &C
count. From an unsolicited quarter O. C. KIRBY.
Concord N II.
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CUTIcuRA REMEDIES are positive cure for every
form of Skin and Blood Diseases from PimpIes to
Scrofua Sold everywhere. Price: CUTIcuRA, Soc;
SOAP, DC; REsoLvENT. ST. PREPARED by the POTTER
DRUs AND CHEMICAL Co., BOSTON, MASS
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IMPAIRMENT OF JUSTICE,
IL WASHINGTON, August 1lth, 1885,
sealed Proposals will be received al the Office of the
Chief Clerk and superintendent Of the Building De
partment of Justice until NOON. SATURDAY,
AUGUST TWENTY-SEcOND. 1885, for furnishing
the Department with stationery for use during the
fiscal year ending June 3Otb 1885, Lists Of the arti
cles needed and Instructions to bidders be- OBJ
tanned by applying to the Chief Clerk. The right
reject any and all bids Is reserved.
aul2-9t A. H. GARLAND Attorney General.
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PROPOSALS.
DRoPosAIs FOR STATIONERY;

DROPosALs FOR sTATIoNERY
- WssH1NaroN. d: C, August is, 1855
Sealed MN ps fsSsEsd s. 1ss 0ss ppti!
furnishing .tssiensTs House e
during the iscal year ending June .nS sq So asss
s.ha n sS
the ssss the right 70 x.v. defect. and
jec 4 ~ any 70 or ali BIDS Or parts Of bids -
Proposals should % addressed 70 ne Clerk Of the
House Of Representative ana ENDORSED proposals for
.u1e1awsw Clerk o. & House Of Representatives
DROPOsALs FOR FUEL
HODsE OF REPRESENTATIVES u
WAsHINoToN. D. G.. August is. 1856
Sealed Proposals Min Be received At this otice until
SS3S 81 ss
hundred $500 tons Of the best White Ash Furnace
IN sess sH S. mp rRs sns
Coal and Wood .. may Be needed by the House Of
sas IN
south wing Of the Capitol on or before the 18th
q the e oak s M n
pieces The wood must measure l2S cubic feet to the
tight q reject .ny and an BIDS {. ressrysd The bids
.r. of the House Of
LUMBER FOR BRIDGES.
OFFICE OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
PKS4 s ssr Rc Aug s .
.em Ssye "a iss5, for furnshins about asSSo
board measure Of Georgia pine timber and plank.
Specifications can be obtained at this Office The
right is reserved to reject any inS al p%IsaS
an1517lS.10S1,s1 Colonel u. 5. ARMY.
nEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
IL WASHINGTON. August ] l, 1885.
Sealed Proposals will be received the Office of the
Chief Clerk and Supt of the building. Department Of
Justice until TWELVE O'CLOCK NOON, THURS
DAY AUGUST TWENTIETH, 1855. for furnishing
the department with the following amounts of fuel for
use during the fiscal year ending June 81. 1855
$50 tons of Furnace Coal.
10 tons White Ash Lee Stove Coal
Is cords Pine Wood
cords Hickory Wood
The right to ect any all bids Is reserved. In
structions bidders be obtained by applying to
the Chief Clerk. A. H. GARLAND
aul2-T Attorney General
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AmGsements Tonight.
ALBAUGHs OPERA HoUsE.-"Donna Jua-
alta"
CoMIoUE SUMNER GARDES.-Variety.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
T1ORD'S OPERA HOUSE

FoRD's OPERA HOUSE
WEEK OF AUGUST "a.
Mafinees Wednesday and Saturday.
| Engagement of washington's Favorite
| ROBERT l. DOWNING,
In the new version Of Joaquin Miiler's Drama,
TALLY No."
And the popular Farce. "A Regular Fix"
Assisted BY company Of well known ability.
suTsns
Tcesaay-- Benefit of K of P
wednesday-Beneft of l. O. OF
Thursday-Benehto Of Emmett Guards
BOX OFFICE OPEN. aule-1Ot
| A IlBAuaHs GRAND OPERA HOUSE
Every d EHyssn,n 3, Matinee.
hASSs Next WseINf IL kD SfkA6 s1ASI aais
a Try CASTLE PARK. MT. PLEASANT
tine Poor.fund committee will give their next
entertainuent, Lady Aud ey's secret" concluding
At EMS .Brentsno BROS. and Mains drug store
CoMToUE SUMMER GARDEN
ESaAaEhT@N Hrk kSSaFn4A aE PRN5RXs FOR THIS
AMAN and MILE EvERETT.
Come Once; You, You'll r Come Again!
PhodRAH o,
GRAND FIREwoRK DISPLAY AND EVENING
FETES,
AUGUST Is AND FL, AT SIS p. NJ,
ATHLETIC PARK.
q. MoxLEY. Proprietary,
BY JAMES PAIN. OF LONDON:
| Manhattan Beach Company, New York: Pyrotechnic
to the Royal Yacht Squadron and Alexandra Palace
and Alexandra Exhibition Company, New York, u
S. A.
Salute of Aerial Maroons. Magical Prsmatic Ilumi-
nation. Ascent Of Four Mammoth Balloons, Grand
Acre Of Variegated Gems. Pains Prize Asteroids De-
Vice, the Silver Chromorope. Flight Of Illuminated
Tourbiliions, Savo Of Aerial Saucissuns, Jewel
Grand Display Of Shells Great Golden Cloud studded
With Sapphires, Device An oriental Tree, Display OF
Pains Sa-ipsh bells yoley Of Shells Dropping
| burnum Blossoms. Device. the White elephant,
Flight Of Shells s Parachute, the Transit Of We:
Sheaf Celestial stars in Rayonet Fires MaroOned Ex
plosion of Sinbad Jewel Cave. Device the Crescent
Fire Display of Shells with Brilliant Stars Device,
the Fairy Fountain. Pains Newly Invented Sextup.
Roman Candles. the Electric She'll Ascent Of Ihinese
Tourbillions. Flight of Golden TourbilliOns Device
Colossal Fire Portrait of President Cleveland, Third
Forming the Aurora Boreals. Pains Fiery Wagglers
SS5 novelty, Flight OfShells Silver Cloud Studded
with Sapphires. Display of Pains Mammoth Spread
and Destruction Of ercuaneum Finale Great Flight
Of 500 Large Colored Shells. forming Superb Aerial
Bouquet.
The program will be varied each evening. Admis-
sion. 25c; grand stand 25c extra Gates open Z,
display S:l5. Fine brass band in Attendance In
case Of raln exhibit next evening. aui5 ct
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Send for "How to Cure Skin Diseases"
SKIN Blemishes, Pimples. Blackheads and Baby
Humors, CUTICURA SOAP.
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FUssELL's Ice CREAM shipped anywhere out
Citown; 1927 New York avenue.
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COKE can now be supplied promptly by the
washington Gas-light company on receipt of
orders
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BOYS BUTToNED SHOES, S1.15, warranted
solid leather. u. Strasburger, No. 906 9TH st.,
doors above l.
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ITCHING PIr.ES

began the use of your CUTIcrRA REMEDIES when
you first put them on the market and know of two
of Itching Piles that have been cured by the use
at my suggestion of these remedies
F. N. MARTIN, virden Ill.
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LOCAL MENTION.
The Weather.

OFFICF OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, ID. c. August 10. SIS, IL am.
For the middle Atlantic states. fair weather
In the southern portion light local rains in the
nor portion, followed by fair weather, vari-
able winds, slight fall in temperature.
For Thursday, slightly cooler, generally fair
weather is indicated.
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Mems Sewed Working Shoes, without
seams, only S1.24. z. Strasburger, No. 9O6 7th
street, doors above l. 2
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Chief Poundmaker, who has been sentenced
TO three years imprisonment for com plicity I'm
the Riel rebellion, said he would rather be
hanged.
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ALL THAT YOU CLAIM

<1IA 1OU M,
I have tried your CUTICURA REMEDIES and fin,
them all that yon claim and the demand for them /,
this section is great. AUGUSTUS W. COLLINS.
HigestJn Ga.
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L1au1n BREAn.
A PURE MALT EXTRACT

Possesses the highest merit is manufactured nom
the choicest materials and combines the mnsf naia,
table qualities of refreshing drink win IN, ,nvcr
ating and wholesome properties Of the best Mat 81
tracts. . -
itga true tonic and delightful beverage alike desir
able for lnvads and persons In health WIN be found
upon trial to be pleasant and complete snbsfiff nr
all alcoholic drinks of which are too Misnlstino
for delicate constitutions ~
Is the beverage Par Excellence for nursina
mothers. creates an abundance Of milk while h
strengthens and invigorates the entire system - "
Aiter careful analysis, Wilbur q. Hall, Ph. D.. New
York, says: Liquid Bread ia refreshnc ncr3assyc
table heyersge and wholesome invigoratina tonic
paa!anle 70 the taste and of easy assnlsiionD
Sis SAYS 2: low percentage Of alcohol its eerves
commend Nicholsons Malt Extract rs beine mos
snourshng beverage, and the best article al the s
that has ever come under my examinarinn - -"
Sold by All leading Grocers and Drngeista
DAVID NICHOLSON. Prop'r. ST. xou1a
Atwholesaie by
WIN MuEHLElsEr
! VIA e1s 9TH ST. WASHINGTON.
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CITY ITEMS.

The Office Of the Silent New American.
No. z, is at Auerbach's Sewing Machine Rooms,
corner 7th and H.
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BEFORE purchasing your winter fuel consult
our advertisement and save money. Henry
A. Clarke & Son. 1913 F st. NV.
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Great Reduction
In Florence Oil Stoves. Selling at 99c. at the
Boston Variety Store, 7O5 and 7O7 Market
space Win, I'm
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LADIES specially invited to attend sale of dry
goods at 0OS 9TH st. See auction column.
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ME- nm Q ONNN MI W
d NM NEE MN o ONN NJ w.
NJ N ME- nm o ON NM
n II n ZEE nm 90 Mn ITJJ

DR.. CHEEvERs ELECTRIC BELT, or Reeenera-
tor. made expressly for the Of arrangements
OF the provocative organs. Whenever any DEBILITY of
the generative organs occurs from whatever cause,
the continuous stream of electricity permeating
through the parts must restore them to healthy &C
ton. There Is no mistake about this instrument
Years OF use have tested It, and thousands of cures
are testified to. Weakness from Indiscretion In
capacity, Lack Of Vigor, Sterility-n fact any trouble
of these organs is cured Do confound this with
electric belts advertised cure all ills fom head 10
toe This is for the ONE specified purpose For cir
culars giving full information address
CHEEVER ELECTRIC BELT co.
au3w&s 1O3 Washington street. chicago
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Best Quality Blue Flannel Shirts at
Auerbach's Bicycle Shirt Depot, 7th and H.
The Best EndOrsers are Banks Them.
selves.

AueTpdcuS bicycle SnlrI DepOt TN ana II.
The Best EndOrsers are Banks Them.
selves.
An endorsement of the high repute which it
deservedly enjoys at home where it follows the
even tenor OF its way, is shown by the fact
boldly advertised by the world-amed Louisiana
Bank, Louisiana National Bank, State National
Bank or Germania National Bank all leading
banks of New Orleans La, will receive any
registered letters or postal orders accompany
ing orders The next drawing (the 1S4ihl will
occur on Tuesday, September 8, for any in
formation of which address NJ. A. Dauphin,
New Orleans, La.
The Office Of the New Howe has been re-
moved to Auerbach's Sewing Machine Rooms,
corner 18th and II.
RazOra! RazOrs!! TsazOrs!M.-The Patent
Perfect and our best brands warranted, and
kept In proper shaving condition gratis. Name
engraved on our dog collars free. The Rodgers
Cutlery Store, 4S7 Pennsylvania avenue, b. n
WALFoRD, Proprietor. WITT
You will Not Have to Pay Two Profit Is
by going to Auerbach's Sewing Machine Rooms,
'th and ii, as they employ no drummers I
s3 Per Gallon. .5c. Quart Bottle, No. 1
Rye w Risky. best in the world for the money
Orders by mail. McGee's, 9th, near D st. s&w-3m
prescribe bury 5 Pure Malt Whiskey. Recon- ,H
mended by physicians. Sold by druggists and
grOcers
TwilIed Silk Umbrellas.
26-!nch. paragon frame, S1.99, at the Boston
variety Store, 1Oo and 1o7 Market Space W. I'm
TlsOrntOl-s Emulsion
OF pure Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphitcs OF
Lime and Soda for coughs, colds, consumption
impaired nutrition and general debility; easy
and pleasant TO take. Prescribed by physf-
clans. Sold by Druggists. Large bottles SOC
Manufactured by w. T. Thorn ton, corner Bal
tllnore and Harrison streets, Baltimore, Md
m,w,f
Great Reduction
In Florence Oil Stoves. Selling at 99c at the
Boston Variety Store, 7O5 and 7O7 Market
Space. wfm1m
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CITY AND DISTRICT.

MILK and Whisky testers. Hempler's, cor. a.
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SUMNER RESORTS.

JORDAN WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS
SStephensons Depot p o., Virginia openveY4 y
ist June Pamphlets al the Star office LIZ
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Transfers Of Real Estate.

Deeds in fee have been recorded as follows:
Thos. j. King to Chas. A. Gersdorf lot lO, so.
$40; S2.25O. Magdelena Fahrmiur to Valen-
tine Schmuck. lot ID, 50, Sos; S475. james
Goddard to James d. Goddard, lot 164, Bealls
addition to Georgetown; s.. R..H. Spindle to
Warner to Mary b. Manypenny, lots 80 to
81. 50. 271; $4,000 ]. T. Arms to s. B. VIII
son. lot 80, so. sos: $4,000 Hannah C. Snod-
A. b. Hines to John Feeney, pit. 15, so. II:
$4,000. Emily Pool to w. H. Main. lot 25 and
ID. C. Murdoch; $4,000. C. W. Darr to II.
Eberbach, lot 26 and pit. %, SO. 56S; $3,179.63.
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PICNICS, EXCURSIONS, ETC

T1NO SPEND SUNDAY. TAKE LADY OF THE
l. LAKE to COLONIAL BEACH ON
Saturday at $50 pm,
Arriving at Beach at 10. and
Return by Arrowsmith on sunday Evening.
FARE. 5Uc aui93
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TWilleG Silk Umbrellas
26-!nch. paragon frame, S1.99, at the Boston
Variety Store, 7Oo and 7O7 Market Space W f. N
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SUMNER WIVES

VIRGINIA CLARET very nne, q 90 do,euL
OLD ZlNFANDEL California;, $500 DOZEN
DRY or SWEET CATAWBA, VI 90 gallon
g. WlTMkR a co.
auto 1918 IA ava
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SEWING MACHINES, u,


VOU WILL SAVE TINE. MONEY AND AN
Il noyance by going 10 AL ERBACHs Reliable Sew
ing Machine Rooms. cor. 9TH and II sta New Latcss
Improved Machines of all the standard makes. Mako
your own selection. Sole Agency for the Silent New
American No. IA triumph Of mechanical genius.
most wonderful machine. Simple silent, swim and
sure Bear in mind that furnish legal guarantee
for five years with every machine sell send for
testimonials from over 3 600 Washington ladies' No
drummers. No two profits. Send for catalogue and
prce-ist of Is different makes machiDea All kln1s
rented, repaired and warranted.
CAUERBACh. corner 9TH and stree1
Next door to Auerbachs Gents Furnishing and Has
Store je8
II ADIEs: BEFORE YOU PURCHASE SEWING
= Machine, we would advise you 20 examine the
celebrated Ight-running and everlasting NEW
HOME SEWING MACHINE Always ready %
work The range OF work done this machine a.
not be surpassed child can anage t.
Sold on easy monthly payu sntA. and speckal a.
count for cash.
Be sure 70 txy the NEW HOME before Won buv
u OPPENHEIMER BRO,
o26 9th street northwest
st. Cloud BUILDING
Sole Agents for New Home sewing NachfnsL
Good Machines for rent, BY week month An
kinds repaired myl6
SGnPoSE YOU LOOK IN AT McKENNEYs
~ Reliable Sewing Machine House. l25 9th o., md
see the New Automatic White IL . nttAe Daisey.
New Machines Of all kinda
kenung ana Repairing Dh19
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witnessed the game of base ball played yes
terday by the National and Norfolk clubs. /
sat at the right Of the umpire, beyond the grand
stand. There was considerable gambling done
there. No less than five young men, standing
on the seats, were calling out offers of "five TO
three. "two to one, /" "one-fifty to one" &c. that
the respective mines would not score in given
inning. This was done boldly, in "a clear voice.
that could be heard some distance, and was con-
tinued from the first to the last inning.
am a lover of the game, aud desire to witness
those to be played this week-especially the
game to be played with the RchmOnds next
Saturday: but as matter of conscience, 1 cam
not do soft this gambling is permitted. There
are a great many more like me.
Now, i would like to ask-First, is this lawful ?
Cannot the District Commissioners put a stop
to il? Second, if lawful, is it expedient for the
directors of the club to permit it?
There are some men and they were there yes
day. who would not think of betting and do
not gamble as a rule, that are induced to do SC
by these bold, loud mOuthed tempters.
Will President Bennett or the directors let us
near from him before next Saturday?
August 10, 1855. ANTI-GAMBLER
MARRIAGE LIcENsEs-Marriage licenses
nave been issued by the clerk OF tine court To
Amos j. Jardine and Nancy Ann Gibson: Frank
/. Lofty and Jane A. Piper w. T. Gordon and
Molly A. Hurdle; Archibald /. Rogers and Bertha
Shellhorn.
THE CLERKS AssoCIATIoN.-The regular
meeting OF the Clerks Mutual Benefit and Pro
tective Association was held last evening in
German Hall, Fred. +. Woodward in the chair
various plans were discussed for the extension
of the association, which is designed TO include
all male clerks Of suitable health and social
standing. A report of the committee on revi
SION OF the constitution, made through MIR. Jas
Jirdinsten, WIS amended and adopted Much
interest was manifested by the members i'm the
new scheme and it is quite probable that social
pleasures and entertainments will be included
within the scope of the association MANY ex
presstons of goodwill have been rendered to the
association by the merchants of the city whose
clerks are members of the association and who
hope that employers and clerks NAV be en-
abled to work together for each OF Interests
in this as in other matters. In the absence III
the recording secretary Mr.. T. Perry was chosen
secretary pro tenn. The total number of mem
bers at the close of the meeting was 1OS