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The COurta.

EQUITY CoURr-Judoe Hagner
Yesterday. Mcmahon agt. Gleason; order ap
pointing Nellie MacMahon guardian ad litein
N"wcomb agt. Bankers and Merchants Tele
graph Co.; rule granted defendant returnable
January II, 1886. Kelly agt Campbell; decree
quoting title.
PROBATE CoURT-Judqe Hagner.
Yesterday, estate of Samuel McClintock; let
tiers of collection issued TO Max Luchs, and
ter A. Slower: citation returned served. Estate
OF Caleb Gardner; bond OF administrator com.
pleted.
CRIMINAL CoURr-Judge Macarthur.
Yesterday, Eugene Morgan, HOUSEKEEPING;
bench warrant issued.
POLICE CoURr-Tudge Smell.
Today, Philip Taylor, colored, indecent ex.
posure So or Is days. Lewis Harper, trespass
days. Charles and Sarah King, assault So
each. John Harrigan, do; S5.
News Briefs.
Jack Burke defeated Mike Oeary i'm the
third round, in Chicago last night, knocking
him senseless. Cleary was assisted from the
Peter b. Howell, supervising architect at the
Elmira, n. ", reformatory, was killed yester-
day afternoon while riding on the freight ele-
vatOr.
Mrs. Annie Gaskins, of No. 142 west York
street, Philadelphia is under arrest charged
with the murder of her infant child, 1Omonths
old.
Charles Jacobs. Of Groton, Mass, has sailed
for Paris to receive treatment from NJ. Pasteur
for prevention OF hydrOphObia.
Frank Woods, an engineer on the Illinois
Central railroad, will lose his sight by the act
OF two women at Dubuque, Iowa, who threw
vitriOl into his face.
The county court at Harrisonburg, Va. yes.
terday accepted the resignation of Samuel X.
Sterling, the defaulting treasurer. His sue
cessOr Will oe appointed tomorrow.
A United States marine at Annapolis is
charged with biting Oft another marines ear.
Mr.. w. II. Harrison has been appointed sup
erintenGent OF motive power of the B. and o.
railroad.
Ralph Modjeska, son Of the famous actress,
was married in New York yesterday TO his
cousin, Felicia Benda. The cousins being
Catholics a dispensation from the pope had
to be obtained allowing their marriage.
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c cHalIP : + EA paVIs.. Trustees
d15,l7.192 90. 24262S

fB- THE SALE OF THE PROPERTY ON al
sI y, il =, postponed unit, THURSDAY. THE
that in Georgetown to FRIDAY, THE EIGHTH
DAY OF JANUARY, A. d. 1856. at the same hours
and places.
PHILIP F. LARNERl ,,.
d29dtSds CHARLES T. DAVIS trustees
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On THURSDAY, JANUARY FOURTEENTH
1855, at TWELVE O'CLOCK NJ, at the Fairfax street
entrance to Corporation Court Room of the city of
Alexandria, Va, will be offered for sale, public
IL n, tract of land in Alexandria county, Va,
tanning SO acres 10 peches the south side of the
Arlington turnpike. about mile and half below
Long BRYCE. near the brick yards of Vim. II. West &
Bro. short distance west of the canal.
This land is valuable for trucking purposes, and con-
tains deposits of superior brick clay.
Terms: One-fth cash: balance i'll three equal install
ments at six, twelve and eighteen months from day
of SALE with interest bonds with good personal secur
ity to be given for deferred inStaments and title re-
tanned.
s. FERGUSON BEACH
dSS15t Commissioner n rcrit TT
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s sr P ssa AIR sR BaEoy
Gommencing TUESDAY. DECEMBER TWENTY.
continue day and evening until all goods disposed
OF The goods consist follows: Silks. Velvets Plush
dies Coaks silk Dresses trim med in Velvet Hosiery
blankets, i,ubber Goods Kid Gloves silk Ribbons in
al styles anu quantity Of other goods usually be
vae buyers will do we'll attend this sale have
orders from the assignee sell entire with
out reserve td2e6t*] FOLEY. Auct.
TRusIEE,s SALE OF IMPR WE'D PROPERTY
WEST WASHINGTON.
r Onaef ana by virtue O decree of the Supreme sA
trustee, appointed by said decree Will sell at public
anes'9 on Ssss the MYTH PAY oE
PM ln front of the premises the property known as
part of Lot one hundred ana tweniy-six 126J, in
Beatty ana Hawkins addition TO GeOrgetOwn begin
nlng Tor me "a M at point High street about six
tytwo feet and inches south of second street, and
running THENCE south southeasterly with said High
ty-thtee feet to point that will be intersected by
line drawn at right angie to High street. from the
plce OF begin ling, will be sold subject incnm-
brGnce of one thousand dollars and interest payable
January 81, 1881 tanount OF which will be stated at
sale.)
The terms of sale ODe-half of the purchase
money in cash, and the balance i'm one year from the
day of sale Such deferred payments interest
cured by the purchasers note and deed of of
the property or all cash. at the option of the pur
quired al The time of SALE and ali conveyancjng
at the cost of the purchaser. the of sale are
not complied with in ten days from day Of sale the
risk and cost of the deEluting purchaser.
GEORGf. {. PAYNE, Trustee,
DCNCANSON BROS Aurts dcadEIs
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RORRERJES REpop

ROBBERIES REPORTED.-E b. Cottrell, 1909
> street northwest, reports stolen a horse blan-
ket, worth S4.-George ii. Richardson reports
Simmons, 40i 11th street southwest, reports
stolen S16.-William f. Hodges, foot OF 9th
son
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAI
Name

The following are the opening and 800 p. prices
oft New York Stock Market to-day. reported by
special wire to H. H. Dodge, $50 10Th street:
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THE CAPITAL BICYCLE CLUB BUY A LoT-
The Capital Bicycle club has purchased an ele-
CANT lot on 10th street, between the bureau of
statistics and Mr.. Ulke's studio, fronting on the
park. The club will proceed soon as possible
TO erect handsome clubhouse, which will be
suitable in every way to the wants Of the club
and will add TO the adornments of the city. 1t
is estimated that the cost will be $4,000
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d2S-l5t Commissioner Alex. Co. Circuit Court.
TT $. MARSHALS SALE

BY virtue of writ of attachment issued out of the
clerks office Of the Supreme Court Of the District Of
Columbia and to directed, will sell at public SALE
for cash, on THURSDAY, the THIRTY-FIRSr OF
DECEMBER 1855. commencing at TEN O'CLOCK
northwest, being the restauI ant, furniture and fix
lures lately occupied by Harvey, Holden Il Tally
Long Marble Counter, lot COOKING Utensils, large COT
fee Urn. small Coffee Urn, three Pictures oyster Bar
Table Cloths, Gas Fixtures spittoons Plated Sugars
Utensils, Ice Box, sideboard, lot Tables Chairs Table
Cloths lot China, Glass aud Plated Ware. Pier GLASS;
High Chair two Chandeliers lot Shades, Cornice
Poles. Umbrella Stand; Parlur. Chamber and Hall
Carpets; Mirror, Ice Chest. crockcry Ware, lot Ta-
St.'ves Plates, &C., DC, siezed and levied the
goods, chattels and fixtures Of Harvey, Holden &
26.5Al at law in favor of Michael Tally.
ALBERT A. WILSON,
U. y. Marshal, d. G.
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JAMES sHREEvEs AND CHARLES Prrrrr HELD
FOR ACTION OF THE GRAND JURY.
Christmas afternoon James Shreeves and
Charies Petit entered the grocery store Of
george Lively in Pierce's court between \, and
LIST and and D streets southwest and he sub
sequently reported to the police that the men
mad assaulted and robbed him. They were
arrested by Officers ]. w. Howell ana 81
lewis, who locked them up at the first precinct
s1auon. This morning Ia the Police Court
sSnreeves and Petit were charged with rob
iendants pleaded not guilty. George Lively,
he destined that Christmas afternoon while sit
ing at his dinner table Shreeves came TO his
'front.' door and knocked. Witness sent his little
glri TO open the door and when she unlocked
IL he pushed IL open and she fell. He then came
IN where witness was and drawing q razor
rom his pocket, he said: az want some
money to buy beer with, or FIJI cut your d.
throat. Witness thought Shreeves was fool.
ing, put ne then began scuffiing, and witness
Thought different. While engaged in the scuffie
with Shreeves witness said Petit took $50 from
cigar box in the store and handed Ii over to
Shreeves. Witness followed them to the door
ana Petit threatened to strike him with =
brick If he made an outcry.
On crOSS-examnatiOn witness said his stock
In the store was worth about SIS or SO.
Laura Lively, 13 years old, gave similar testi.
mony. She said her father did not go as far as
the front door, and that Shreeves threw brick
at her before he left.
The case was sent to the grand fury; bonds,
$500. @'
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baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, Nd. December 20-vfrginia sixes,
Consolidated 81 pastdue coupons 90 ten-forties
So; new threes. 6O7s; North Carolina SKIES old, ll5
bid to-day.
BALTIMORE. Nd. December 29.-Cotton dull
middling, Flour steady with better inquiry Wheat
fed 0ta0G southern amber. 06a07; No. Maryland,
D2la BID: No. western winter red spot and Decem-
March, 0l&a01A4. Corn-southsrn nrmer; western
rmer southern white 43a47; southern yellow. 4xa46;
western mixed. SHOT, and January. 454sa48 Decem-
Der, 454a48is February, steamer, 42iaa42h
Oats dull ana iower-southern, 35a40 western white,
S1s:,0: western mixed, 34a36; Pennsylvania, 36a38.
Rye steady 5osT2. Provisions lower Gnda quiet Mess
rb sides packed. 4iaaSs BACON shoulders. d clear
RID sides. GA; hams lOal1. Lard-renned. 1,aa5,4
sngsf-copper refined steady l0tRlOAa- Whisky
steady. ll4al. 10 Other articles unchanged.
7-;s21: flour. Ia; grain, cd. Recsipts-n0af. 1OO34
barrels wheat $500 bushels cora, 12s 600 bushe3s
nour, ,4Ol barrels. saass-wheat. $4,000 buahels
corn E0at hEmh11a
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LIVELY SCENES IN THE FRENCH NATIONAL
AssEMBLY.-During the voting for president in
the French national assembly at Versailles
yesterday, NJ. Ounce L'Ornano shouted that
the national assembly as at present consti-
tuted was body of usurpers. M. Paul de Cas-
sagnac cried out that the congress was illegal
and the presidential election q farce, as four de-
partments Of France were NOT represented at
the meeting.
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To BECOME A NATIONAL BANK.-A charter
was issued yesterday for the Bank Of Washing
ton to become national bank.
u. s. TREASURER JORDAN will act as assist.
ant treasurer at New York pending the ap-
pOintment of o successor to Assistant Treasurer
Acton. He has as yet, however, received no in
Structions.
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MY SrocK Or HoLrpAY GooDs
is now complete and fully displayed first and sec
ond floors. consisting in part of CHRISTMAS and
NEW YEAR CARDS PLUSH and LEATHER
GOODS of all kinds, which to enumerate would re-
quire much more space.
would ask my friends to call early and make selec-
lions before the rush commences
Lowest prices for all goods guaranteed.
A specially Will De made of selling any and all
books NJ cost
q. A. WHITAKER
bookseller and StatiOneE
Cd llO0 Pennsy wanna ave
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DUNCANSON BROS
nUNCANsoN BROS, Auctioneers.

TRUSTEES SALE OF UNIMPROvED PROPERTY
ON FOUitAND-A-HALF STREET, NEAR H
STREET SOUTH, AND IMPROVED PROP
ERTE ON CANAL ROAD, NEAR AQUEDUCr
Bird l.. GEORGETOWN.
BY virtue of two certain Deeds of Trust, dated.
respectively, November Odd, 1870 and Septem- s"A9
Der both, 16and recorded in Liber No 500 folio E
4O7, and Liber No S:}6, folio &c. of the land records
OF the District of Columbia, and at the request of the
party secured thereby. will SELL public auction
In front OF the premises he following described prop.
erty, and on the days and hours named, to wit:
On MONDAY the TWENTY-EIGHTH day of
DECEMBER. 1859 at HALFPAST -FOUR O'CLOCK
r NJ all of lot numbered thrty-fOhr 49, in square
numbered four hundred and ninety eight (4yS), stu
ated On the west side of AZ. street, between II and
streets southwest in the city of Washington, d. Co. be-
ing All unmprOved lot.
on TUESDAY, DiCEMBER TWENTY NINTH.
1855, at HALE PAS -FOUR O'CLOCK P. NJ, Lots
numbered a. 43, "A, Co. 20 and part of So in the
addition TO Georgetown of part of tract Of land cale
the same being situated ON the canal road. near
feet tnore or less) Of land, improved by four frame
houses
Terms of sale One third cash, balance in three equal
Payments at six. twelve and eighteen months, with
notes bearing Interest at six per per until
paid. aud secured by deed of trust property sold;
deposit of 500 required at time of each sale all
conveyancing and recording at purchasers cost
Terms of sale must be compiled with in seven DAYS
from date of and in default thereof Trustees
serve the right to resell the property risk cost
Of defaultng purchaser, after five days public adver
tiSement
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CHICAGO CHURCH observation-disclosures
persons entered st. Elixabethls Roman Cath
olic church, at Chicago, during Saturday night
tore down all the figures in the niches, went
into the sanctuary, threw the vestments around
and spilled the wine found there over them.
Passing into the school room, the desks were
overturned, the books strewn around and the
walls bespattered with ink.
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A MURDERER BURNED TO DEATH.-On Sun.
day at Gainestown, Clark county, Ala, Alexan-
der Reid, negro who brutality murdered Carrie
Boyer at that place on the 18th instant, was
chained to Q tree and slowly burned to death
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SPECLALTIES.

nR- LEON, THE OLDEST ESrA BLIsHED AND
II only reliable Ladies' Physician in the city, can
be consulted daily AGA st.. bet Ala and 9TH NV.
Prompt treatment Correspondence and cOnsulta-
tions strictly confidential separate rooms for ladies'
Office always open. d29- 0ts
DROP. CLAY, CLAIRVoYANT AND ASTROI-
Il ogist, has returned and can be consulted on bus
ness love aud natrimony AL In trouble call Salts
faction guaranteed. Fee Tor first month SO cents
NINE. ROSS THE RELIA Bile CLAIRVOYANT
AVA and AstroOgist, has been consulted on Business
trouble CALL satisfaction guaranteed. Office hours 10
am 70 pm. Fee 5Oc aud q. 3l2 First stS. E, Capt.
toll HILL n14
NINE BROOKE TELLS ALI. THE EvENTSOF
NlLlFE All business confidential. Ladies' and gen
tlenen GO cents EACH <00 street. botWeen eth and
9th streets northwest. my6t32Ws
DILEY-DR MUHLEMAN CURES piles BY
L direct treatment without the use Of knife, causttc
or NSature- Cure guaranteed Cam be consulted 9
2l3 Sd Ct NV. from 70 6nm. ap20ms
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A CADET KILLED.-Richard o. Reinhard,
aged seventeen, q cadet At the oxford, Nd,
military academy, and son Of Judge Reinhard,
Of Indiana, was accidentally shot and killed In
his room at the academy Sunday afternoon by
q fellow cadet Of the same age. named Patrick
Cavaghan, of Michigan, while they were playing.
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Wills FILED.-JaneAnnB Burgess by her will
filed to-day leaves her estate to her two step
sons, James H. and VIM. j. Burgess. Jas. God
dens' Will, filed to-day, leaves his brother Frank
$500, and the rest Of his estate to Mrs. Jane
Lawson, and s. C. Raub Is named as executor.
RANGE OF THE THERMoNErER.-Tlie follow.
ing were the readings at the signal Office to-day:
3 Am. 80. u; AM, 35.5; IL am. 42.e; p. m.
44.9. Maximum, 49, Minimum, $40.
The United Service club, its object being mu.
tual Improvement and more intimate personal
acquaintance with those who have served In
the military and naval f0rces OF the United
States, has filed q certificate Of Incorporation.
The managers Tor the flrst year are A. Baird,
Dan Ammen. B.. F. Pope, r. w. Tyler, n. L.
Crawford, h. E Whitman aud ]. O. Stanton.
A "PEEPING ToM" PuNIsHED.--Mme. Marie
Rose appeared III Carmen" at Bradford, Eng
land, Monday night. 'masher," who by
some means had gained an entrance to the
passage leading to the prima donna's dressing
room, made his way to window looking into
the room and bsgsn 70 scrape the white coating
discovered by Carl Rosas valet, an athletic
young man, and he administered 70 the in-
trudef severe thraehing and threw him head
long out Of the passageway.
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AUCTION SALES
ANSON BIOS. Anctioneers

nUNCANSON bios. Auctoneers
ENTIRE STOCK OF BOOKS PICTURES. FANCY
GOODS. TABLE CUTLERY, &c, CONTAINED
IN STORE 94l Penn. AVE. n W.,
-.-.. AT AUCTION.
On MEDNESDAY MORNING., DECEMBER
THIRTIETH AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK. we will cell
AZ the aove named store the entire stock contained
Sneren To which the attention of parties in search Of
New Year presents Is respectfully called. 1t
THOMAS BOWLING. Auctioneer.
CATALOGUES SALE
VALUABLE COLLECTION
MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS.
Many of them
FINELY ILLUSTRATED,
To be sold at
PUBLIC AUCTION,
AT MY SALESROOMS, Pa. AVENUE AND nth
STREET,
MONDAY. JANUARY FOURTH, 1885,
AT HALF-PAsT SEVEN O'CLOCK PM.
d295t AND FOLLOWING EVENINGS.
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Seal SKIN SAcouEs

We have in stock, ready for immediate delivery
nineteen SEAL SKIN SACQUES, from SO inches to
40 inches long, and from "a in ~ in measure
at 500 S115 S125 $3.50 to $3.50 These garments
were all made early in the season. thereby nsuring
good and perfect workmanship. Garments ordered
now Will not receive the same attention, all manu-
facturers are busy with special orders
SEAL vISITES, trimmed with Fox, Lynx and
Skunk.
PLUSH vIsITEA PLUSH sACQUEs, from
$500 TO $4,000
The largest and finest of Wraps in this city to
select from.
Beaver, Lynx, Fox and Monkey MuffS
Fur Trimming in every variety.
Misses and Childrens Furs, suitable for Holiday
presents
DUNLAPS NEW YORK HATS, in Silk. Opera
and Derby
Silver Handle Presentation UMBRELLAS
WILLETT & RCOFF,
HATTERS AND FURRIERS
do 900 PENNSYLVANIA ave.
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Trouble ON THE MEXICAN BoRDER-Ad-
variously estimated at from 100 to $50 men
are congregated at Juan Naldenado's ranch,
four miles from Rome, arming and preparing
OF one OF the defeated candidates for mayor In
the recent election az Meir, and on raising .
riot were driven out by the federal troops. The
rioters rctreated across the Rio Grande, and
fired on the troops from the American hank.
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MARRIAGE LICENSES. Marriage licenses have
6een issued by the clerk of the court to Wm
Smith and Marian V. Oliver both of Fairfax
county. Va; Cornelius p Hartsock of Madison
county, Va, and Adelia A. WiIloughby. of
orange county. Va; w. A. Busenger and
Va: Adam Bell and Lucy Wilson; George IL
Swami and Mary Isabella Nickens; BENJAMIN
saunders and Emma Jane Johnson, both of
baltimore; CT. Harvey. of Brooklyn, NY, and
Cara Donaldson; w. H. Pearson and Annie
Greer.
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AUCTION SALES.
THIS EVENIN
EDUCATIONAL.

LII VA 1lONA AL.
CLAssEs OF THE ART STUDENTS LEAGUE
- Washington. d. C., QOl3 st n.w.) Instructors
a G.. HTsA TON, pupil of Bonnat & CabaueD; X. N.
Bk0oKE, pupil of Bonnat) and JOHN l. BURNETT
Ierms: Lille and Portrait classes tday or EVENING"
per month 80 each Antique class (every day and
evening" per month "a; evenings only 81; Sketch
class daily, terms 81 Free to students of other
classes or members Fortlghtly Lectures 81 for the
course. d2G-lms
pHIvATE LESSONS IN BOOKKEEPING.
4 Mathematics, Penmanship, and in all English
branches. Terms moderate. Apply to C. F. WOOD,
=. 9th st. ne. d24-Im
Nh. JAMES CAULFIELD LATE PROFESSOR
~ az the Grand Conservatory OF Music New York.
1882 kingman place d2:}2w*
SHELDON's DANCING ACADEMIES, AT 1904
- Fse NV; Monday. Wednesday Friday and sat
day and saturday. Notice-A discount of 25 per
10 those Joining first week Of the new year. d23
pROF J. FRANCIS GERMUILLER TEACHER
l. of Piano. Organ Vocal Music and Harmony.
Special attention to beginners well to pupils
advanced. TAI 9TH st NV d22-1m*
Al RS ADELINE DUvAL MACK, l424 ST,
III has reOpenrd her School Of Eloc,Ition and
Dramatic Art; also private class In English branches
with teachers for French and Mathematics d21-2w*
Mrs FLINT AND MRS. MYERS ARE PRE-
NA pared to form q class for young ladies (n,mber
limited to twelve) in English branches. Classics
gwen to boys or girls In the afternoon and evening.
ara at me pupils residence If preferred.
Circulars may be had upon application.
d21-lm* 1734 ST.
SHORTHAND AND PRACTICAL PENMAN.
k'shp taught by senOgrapher and profesio fifteen
years experience. Mondays Wednesdays and FRI
days. O'Clock p m. 1885 II 81. NV. de2l-lm*
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L sErrL HoLrDar PREsEsrs

x finest Dress shirts solid bosous) made to order
for 80 six finest Dress Shirts ready made) ali
ready 10 pun on. tor $6. Finest Apply Linen Collars
Sl.5O per dozen. Finest 4-ply Linen Gun, 25c er
pair ,arnes Hair Undershirts 62ia. reduced from
81. tamelS HAN Drawers 81 6-lz reduced from 81
Fleece Wool Underwear 50 per suit reduced from "A
E1tra Heavy Fleece Wool Underwear ~ per suit.
MeSiicated Red FIaRnel4 Underwear 50 per suit A
full line of Neckwear, HES ikerchiefs and Half Hose
cheap. the
BRANCH BALTIMORE SHIRT FACTORY,
a. 1902 STREET NORTHw EST
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CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENTs.-Th Christ
mas entertainment of the Fifth Baptist church
was held last evening. and presents were dis
trlbuted to about four hundred children. The
program embraced a recitation by Miss Ella
Bell, piano and flute duet by Miss Columbia
Cox and Mr.. Garland, a recitation by Will
McCauley, and a reading by Miss Jennie Hunt
Mr.: Meador. the pastor of the church. received
a check for S25; Mr.. Garland, the blind organist
of the church. a suit of clothes. and Mrs Oar
lington, the wife of the Bible class leader an oil
painting of her husband.-The lecture room
OF Ryland chapel was crowded with children
last evening. Kris Kringle welcomed them
and made their hearts glad by the distribution
OF packages of candy. The entertainment for
the evening consisted of singing by the school:
prayer; duet, Misses Jennie and Clara osprey:
reading, Miss Jennie Barker; solo, Miss Maggie
Jackson; song, Mr.. James Taylor; reading,
Miss Adele Walker; anthem, the choir;
song, Miss Anna Chapman.-At the 18th
street Presbyterian church Sabbath school
exercises there was a large gathering of chill
dren and their parents. REGULATIONS were given
by Misses Moten, Schimm and Marion. After
Bible reading. led by Superintendent Meri.
wether, the children repaired to the lecture
room, where a collation. awaited Them Hand
some presents were made to Prof. b. d. Fleet
organist and Mr.. Scott sexton, by the teachers
and pupils of the Sabbath school,
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LNINE FAMILY GROCERIES AT REDUCED
I PRiCEs-~Just receiving. Eaisins, Currants. Cit
ron, Nuts Of all kinds and Florida Oranges. Creamery
Butter speciality. Full Cream Cheese l21 cents per
pound Cape Cod Cranberrles y cents per quart New
York Buckwheat 81, cts New York Apples. pack ed
expressly for family use, from 81 TO 500 per barrel
Also. sweet POTATOES and Irish Potatoes. which we
guarantee to be krstciass. full line OF frSciass
Groceries selected expressly for family trade. which
we are now Offering to cash buyers reduced prices
Goods delivered free. Prompt attention given to
orders received by mail n. a. POObE. v44 La. av.,
successor 10 Poole. Brooke q Co. dig
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INSTRUCTION IN LATIN, GREEK, MATHE-
mates and English, by Prof. F.A. SPRINGER, late
Civil Service Examiner. Applicants for examination
prepared. Apply 423 9th st NV, care Goodyear
Rubber Company dI-lnIs