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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-09
The New Public school scandal.

SUPERINTENDENT WILSON SAYS THE PUB
LisHED CHARGES AGAINST HIM ARE UTTERLY
FALSE-THE DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS SAY
THERE Is NOTHING IN THE STORY.
.7Astatement was printed in . Sunday paper
yesterday to the effect that charges would be
made against Superintendent Wilson, based
upon the investigations Of detective, alleging
that baskets Of wine and cigars had been taken
70 Dis Office in the franklin building at night
and consumed In BacchanaliAn reyels, and
that Charge OF dig tons of coal per night was
MADE Tor heating his office every night 1t was
open. 1t was further stated that II would be
SHOWN that hanger-on OF the school system
Eaa peen loaned several hundred dollars out OF
tne normal school fund, and that Dir. wilson
tne commissioners would not permit him to go
UNI ne had met these allegations.
. MI w iison said to STAR reporter to-day
tnat the charges were utterly false and could
not be given any color of truth unless some one
was found who would perjure himself Ihe
statement that he was endeavoring to secure q
posiiion elsewhere, he said, was news to him.
re never used champagne or cigars and never
knew of such articles being brought into the
school building. His Office was heated by the
furnaces in the Franklin school building, and
there was no separate charge and no extra fuel
used on account of IT. As to the statements
made that some person had been loaned sew
erai hundred dollars from the normal school
fund" Mr.. Wilson said there was no such fund,
eral school fund.
THE DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS SAY THERE ARE
NO CHARGES AGAINST MR.. WILSON.
The statements in the city papers in relation to
another contemplated investigation of Superin-
tendent ]. o. Wilson by the District Commission
ers is pronounced by the latter to be incorrect
They State that they know of no existing
charges against Mr.. Wilson of anykind what
him,
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Characterization Day.

APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES ON THE CELE-
BRATION.
The chairman of the late emancipation con-
vention, Mr.. Chase, has announced the follow
ing committees:
Finance committee-I. Fl. Douglass chair
man: Rev. VIM. Gibbons. Jas. H. Smallwood, J..
w. BransOn, W. s. Dupee, Rev. Robt. johnson,
Geo. w. Stewart, w. n. jackson, Jas. Thomp-
son, DR.. $. B. Sulnby, Sidney Mcfarland, Jas.
II. Smith, Rev. W. n. Scott.
committee on arrangementS-Rev.R r. 8. Laws
(ehairman), Randall Bowie, Edward Atkinson,
e. II. Marshall, Gilbert Joy, W. H. Barker,
James E. Garner, S. f. Jones' Levi McCabe, w.
u: Ferguson, Samuel Tinney,J. H. Turner, John
w. Freeman, Steward NJ. Lewis, Fred. Dyson,
Hamicar Turleigh, B. H. Freeman, w. II. Simp-
son, and j. Frank Boston.
Committee on trades-R. j. Collins lchairman),
j. d. Baltimore, John H. Brown, ]. FL. Hill, Ed
Committee to wait on the President of the
Marshall, w. Calvin Chase, aud Revs. X. s.
Laws, William Gibbons, and w. II. Scott
Special committee TO take charge of church,
c. Z. stewart (chairman), James Thompson,
Randall Bowie, Frank Boston aud Robert
Green.
Reception committee - Tilghman Dorsey
lchairman) r. d. Ruftin. L. q. Fletcher w. II.
Whiting, and w. H. Thompson.
Executive committee ON the anniversary-W.
c. Chase, G. II. Marshall, &C. Stewart, w. H.
Barker, James Turner. W. II. Ferguson, Ran.
dali Bowie, j. FL. Smallwood, Ed. Atkinson,
James Thompson, Capts: T. 5. Kelley and w.
=. Gray, companies and 3, Capital City
Guard.
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Shot His Wife.
HUSBAND MAKES A MURDEROUS ATTACK |
UPON HIS JEALOUS WEE,

A HUSBAND MAKES A MURDEROUS ATTACK
UPON HIS JEALOUS WIFE.
quarrel between John Hall, a colored rag
picker, living with his wife at No. Goat alley.
between and NJ and 9th and 7th streets, had
a tragic ending about ten o'clock last night.
Hail. 1t is said, has been so attentive to a woman
named Ella Young, as to excite his wfe's re-
proaches. Ella Young, it appears, visited a
house in Goat alley yesterday and sent for Hail.
He went over to see her, and upon returning to
MS home. his wife upbraided him and threat
ened to leave him II be did not cease his atten-
tons to Ella Young This appears to have eS-
cited Hall, and he attacked his wife with a
chair, but she escaped him at that time by run
ming from the house. Hall returned then to
the house where Fola Young was, and soon
afterwards his wife came there and entrcated
hun to 60 home. Hail. it is said, knocked her
down. She rose to her feet and staggered away
Hall pulled revolver from his pocket and
succeeded In firing it as she was turning the
corner Of the alley. The ball struck her on the
right side, In the lower part of the abdomen,
tnflicting wound supposed to be fatal After
the shooting Hall disappeared.
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DRY GOODS.

Tue --LATEST IxpoRrArroxs
IN SILKS AND FRENCH NOVELTIES.
FOR THE SPRING AND SUMNER. 1855.
CAN BE SEEN AT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
sEAToN PERRY.
CSrccESsoR To PERRY & BRorHERJ
COMPLETE STOCK OF STAPLE AND FANCY
DRY GOODS OF THE BEST CLASS.
I'M MENSE ASSORTMENT OF NEW FRENCH
B RESsT ,ppAe sSliT FOR PLAIN AND COM
Latest NOVELTIES" IN PARIS ROT
BITES, LoUIsINES. JERSEY AND CHINA
sURAHs, RHApAMFs AND SATIN pUcHEssE,
>-,frRoM .oS To $500 PER YARD. -
new rLAlN AND EMBROIDERED INDIA PON-
NEW TWo-ToNE BRoCADED vELvETs AND
PpNPAbobR SATI\S.
NoIELIIES IN VELVET GRENADINES
BLAGkIMlSTEp SILK HERNANIES AND PEAU
NOVELTIES IN PARIS AND BERLIN SPRING
M MtEEfntfS AND EMBROIDERED CASHMERE
NEW AND CORRECT STYLES IN PARASoIs.
Sun UMBRELLAS DCARRT AGE SHADF
ANpEkSoNS GENUINE SCOTCH ZEPHNRS.
Iilsh,NSH SATIEENS, EMBROIDERED ROBfS.
NonELIInS IN HANDkERCHiEFS AND
PERlNOTeS CELEBRATED KID GLOVES
BLACK MlLANESE SILK GLOVES
Be- CHOICE GOODS, PLAIN FIGURES AND
CORRECT PRICES
SEAToN PERRY.
Established 1910 M
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Medical Department Howard Unfver-
Sity.

THE GRADUATES AT THE COMMENCEMENT EX-
ERCISES THIS EVENING.
The commencement exercises OF the class of
'S5,medical department of Howard University,
will be held at the Congregational church to-
night. The address to the graduates will be de-
livered by Prof d. s. Lamb, and the valedic-
tory by James S. Carman. The Marine band
will be in attendance. The graduates are as
follows: James o. Adams, District of Columbia
Thomas W. Addison. Virginia; Walter W. Allie
ger. Phar. D., District of Columbia; Willie W.
Baker, Maryland Gains NJ. Brun baugh. Penn.
Sylyania; James :. Carmau, New York; George
/. Cook, New York; David Crawford, Maine;
James D. Glennan, District Of Columbia; George
Henderson, NJ. D., District of Columbia; Arnold
G. Howell. A. b., North Carolina John +. Kee-
nan, Missouri; George II. La Fetra, L. l.. b.,
Kansas; Edwin lie Fevre, Ohio; Lemuel W.
Livingston. Florida: Samuel $. Luttren, Ten
nessee; Edward III. Naycr,SOuth Carolina; Will
liam H. Madella, Virginia; Oscar W. Mcintyre,
Pennsylvania; George W. Piper, Virginia; Geo.
W. smith, District Of Columbia; Whitfield b.
smith, south Caroline: Allen l. Strong, Missis
sey, New York. Graduate in dentistry-Joseph
Finley, Virginia. Graduates in pharnacF-Oli-
Benjamin +. Beck, Maryland.
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Affairs in West washington.

FUNERAL OF JENKIN THoMAs-The funeral
OF Jenkin Thomas took place on Saturday after
noon from his late residence, 1925 street,
The following were the pau bearers: Messrs. NJ
os ba1ckey menEy gnSn VIM INK King Jas
Built, James Wipeberger, w. Drew and Richard
Trunnel. The Oldest Inhabitants association.
Of which organisation the deceased was presi.
dent, attended the funeral. Rev. DR.. T.F. Tagr.
Of the d. r. church, conducted the services. a
large concOurSe Of relatives and friends Of the
family followed the remains to Oak Hill ceme-
terry.
A NuIsANcE.-There is dead dog on P street.
between seth and S7th streets, which should be
promptly removed.
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The District Com m issionershtn.

To the Editor Of TIE EVENING STAR:
Having noticed in five different papers my
name mentioned as one of the prominent cam
didates for the office of Commissioner Of the
District Of Columbia, desire to say that it was
without my suggestion authority. While I
feel deep interest in everything that pertains
to the Arrangement and prosperity of the city,
having lived here and been identified with its
enterprises and Improvements since my boy
hood, yet such are my business engagements
as president Of the Central National bank also
OF the Inland and Seaboard Coasting company
pany. with nay other private business affairs,
that do not seek any place public office. AS
Que OF the large taxpayers of the District. how
ever, trust that such men may be selected if
changes are made. is will fully take to heart
the wants and needs of the District and put
forth aliithefr energies for its advancement and
prosperity. am under many obligations to
those senators and members, as Well as the
leading merchants and business men, who have
urged me to make application for the position.
SAMUEL NORNENT.
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SAsronps RADICAL Guns
FOR CATARRH.
wTTCH-HAZEL, AMERICAN PINE, CANADA
FIR, MARIGoLD AND CLOVER BLOSSOMS.

single dose of sANFoRD's RADICAL. CURE in
stantly relieves the most violent Sneezing or Head
Colds, clears the Head by magic stops watery dis
charges from the Nose and Eyes, prevents Ringing
Noises in the Head, cures Nervous Headache, and
subdues Chis and Fevers. In Chronic Catarrh 1t
cleanses the nasal passages of foul ucus restores the
senses of smell TASTE and hearing when affected frees
the head throat and bronchial tubes of offensive mat
ter sweetens and puries the BREATH stops the cough
and arrests the progress of Catarrh towards Consum
ton.
One bottle Radical Cure, one box Catarrhal Solvent
and SanfOrd's Inhaler all in one package, Of all
druggists for 81. Ask for SANFORD'S RADICAL
CURE
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Condensed Locals.

Stree. lamps will be lighted at 6:25 p. m. and
extinguished at SIS am.
Copies of THE STAR of February 81 and March
s, and 5, in wrappers. duly stamped. contain
Ing the fun reports OF the monument celebration
and the Inauguration ceremonies and the ball,
can be had at the counting room in any guam
tity. Price two cents-nOt including postage.
The remains of the late Thomas II. Collins,
the well-known druggist at 9th and NJ streets,
were taken Saturday morning from his resi-
dence to Richmond for interment.
The Circuit Court, Judge Cox. Is engaged In
Involving the validity of the will of the late
Virginia TaylOe.
Delany have filed certificate that they have
been elected trustees of Good Sarnaritans' hall,
on LIST street, to Ill vacancies.
The steamer Mattano resumes the Potomac
river route on Thursday.
The annual examination of the Baltimore
College of Physicians and Surgeons has closed
and OF 1853 students 154 passed for the degree
Of doctor of medicine, Among the prize grad
yates is Moore s Falls. of this District.
the ST. Patricks Temperance society at it's
meeting last evening in German hail.
The funeral OF the late Hugh Manning took
place yesterday afternoon from his residence on
Goth street. The remains were escorted to Oak
Hill cemetery by Hermione Lodge No. IL, X. of
p. of which lodge the deceased was member.
To-day Jerome F. Johnson and Josiah Gray
petit Jurors of the Criminal Court, were excused.
Larkin Carter. a small colored boy was arrest
ed by Detective Cox on Saturday nj ht for steal
ing an overcoat belonging to MIR. John w. Hail.
In the Police Court this morning Carter pleaded
The funeral of Mr.. Peter Dent Posey, who died
last Friday, aged eighty-three years, took place
yesterday, from the residence of his sou-in-law,
Mr.. James II. Saville, 1915 NJ street northwest
and was largely attended. The remains were
inferred in Rock creek cemetery.
Most of the Methodist Episcopal pulpirs here
were nilcd yesterday by strangers, wh6 are at
tending the NJ. E. conference in BALTIMORE Fs
Mr.. Charles @. Zimmerman, q member Of the
Naval Academy band. died at Annapolis Sat
uriay of pneumonia. He had been ill ever since
he accompanied the band TO Washington at the
dedication of the Washington monument seve-
raj weeks ago.
While at tine Emergency hospital, SATURDAY.
Mary Polette, white, aged twenty-eight, acted
SO strangely that the physicians in charge eX-
amined into her mental condition and found
her insane. She was sent to the insane asylum.
The remains Of the young man, Benjamin B.
Manning. who was knocked down by cab on
Pennsylvania avenue on the night Of the 4th
instant and died from conclusion of the brain,
were sent last night to his home In Winfield
Kan.
Yesterday afternoon Officer Shilling took to
the sixth precinct station dead white female
infant about seven months old, which he found
In alley between 14th street and Vermont ave-
nue. and NJ and streets northwest.
The Newsboys' Aid society will meet at the
Riggs house tomorrow at p. M, and all per-
sons interested in this worthy charity are cor.
daily invited to attend.
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The New York seventh Regiment.

A parade and review of the famous New York
Seventh" has been ordered for Wednesday,
March 18th, in honor Of Its "war veterans" At
this parade will be presented to each of the war
veterans Of the regiment who have distin-
guished themselves, and thus conferred honor
upon the regiment, q "cross OF honor" specially
desisned'by Tiffany & Co. The style of the
badge is very rich. 1t consists of n military
cross surinounted 10y u numeral -" aud sur
rounded by wreath of oak and laurel with the
words "long and faithful. service
Among Those 10 whom this cross Of honor has
been awarded by the board of officers of the
regiment are noticed the names OF the following
residents of " ashington: Gen. Allan Kuther.
ford, Gen. VIM Henry Browne. Capt. Gilbert NJ
Hustled and Col. VIM. Winthrop. deputy Judge
advocate general I. >. army. Gen. Rutherford
was II corporal in the Seventh; the other gentle
men were priVates.
There are many who will no doubt remember
that day in April, S61. when the Seventh came
into Washington, having marched from An
napolis III consequence OF the railroad having
been torn up. and the relief felt here when this
tine advance guard OF the Union hosts made Its
appearance ril our streets. From the ranks of
the seventh regiment came over nine hundred
officers ior the regular and volunteer forces OF
The Mon army, many of whom attained high
commands. 1t was literally regiment of offi-
Gers.
No doubt the parade, review and presenta-
ton of The crosses Of honor will be most inter.
eSting occasion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-09

RoBBERlES i'EPoRrED-A silver watch valued
nv Sd was stolen from the shoe shop of George
foyer; corner Of Sth and East Capitol streets,
saturday night. The bedroom of Frederick E.
hueiier, No. 1926 Pennsylvania avenue, was
entered on the 4th instant and lot OF jewelry
valued at SID stolen. The house of Mr.. 6. H.
Lafnafd, 5000 Prospect avenue, was entered on
the 4th and $50 stolen The house OF I r lar.
WIS., 100 Pennsy ivania avenue was entered be-
tween p. IN. and a. III. of the 9Th Instantly
was stolen from his desk. {. 4. Barnes, los Fl
street. had an overcoat stolen from him on the
9Th instant.
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Street Car Department.
To the Editor ofTHE EVENING STAR.

To the Editor ofTHE EVENING STAR
Altho "Ami'-resenting the structures of
''NeIitas' upon the "seven mem who re-
tanned seats in u street car while two
ladies chung to straps-aDnounces: II am q
woman The expressions in the article land
the gender OF the siynature?) proclaim the man.
deiphia. New York and Boston gentlemen lido
not offer seats to ladies'" Everywhere and
under all circumstances gentlemen act cOurte.
oosiT towards women, be they young hand
some andwell -attired or aGcd .homey and poorly
citd Ami will enjoy tranquility when he
learns tn;st consideration for others is the very
essense OF 9entiity. VERIrAs
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Amusements Tonight.

AmuSementS Tonight.
ALBAUGHS OPERA HOUsE.-'A Bunch of
Keys"
FoRps OPERA HoUsE-M B. Curtis In "Spot
Cash"
HEROES MCSEUM.-"Uncle Toms Cabin"
THKATER CoMIoUE.-Variety.
DIME MUsEUM.-C. b. Bishop in "Widow Be-
fott."
NATIONAL ROLLER SKATING RINK, 611-613
street northwest.
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Who Is to be Supervising Architect

Will you oblige me by correcting the state
ment contained in your issue of Saturday 'that
expect to succeed MIR. Bell as supervising archi-
tect of the Treasury I am not, neither have I
been, a candidate for such succession. On the
contrary, have good reason for believing that
the position has been rendered to a thoroughly
competent and honorable member Of the archf-
tectnral profession, who acceptance of it would
l am sure. prove as acceptable to the business
ana Worklngmen OF the country as it would be
gratifying to me.
Very respectfully, A. B. MULLErT
March g. 12SE
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IMPORTANT NoTICE.-Our entire stock OF
boots and shoes at a great sacrifice. as we must
Sacate by the 18th of March, No reasonable
offer refused. Fixtures for sale.
SINSHE1MER & Bro,
sos eth street.
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The New National Tbeater.
THE WORK OF REBUILDING BEGUN THIS MOI

ING.
The wOrkmen began this morning under the
direction of Mr. Andrew Gleason to remove the
debris of the National theater, and to clean up
the ground. The walls, which were left stand
ing, will be torn down, well as the three-story
brick building to the east now occupied by Mr.
Rapley as stove store. The entire ground thus
cleared, making Il frontage of no feet and
depth of 1oS, will be occupied by the new the
alter building The front will be six stories IN
height, and will be constructed in accordance
with the plans Of Nr. A. B. Mullett The alley
on the west side will be left open, 50 that the
building will stand clear on all sides, surrounded
by alleys. The front will be occupied by offices
and the spare room will be devoted TO other
purposes Of that kind, but the object in having
such large front Is to provide ample retiring
rooIns, lObties and foyers in tine theater proper
In regard TO the 1heater building, MIR. W. w
Kapley. the owner OF the property, has not yet
determined upon the plan. He wants to erect
building that will combine the best features
which modern architecture can suggest, and he
VIII therefore take tile ia deciding upon the
plan. He will soon leave fUr st. Louis to In
spect theater there, which he understands ha.
many good features and during his absSuce lac
VIII consult with experienced men IN regard to
the matter. Mr.. Rapley expects to pu4h for
ward the work with rapidity. and is in hopes OF
being able to have 1t completed early next ial.
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CARRIERS,
I'll MARKET SPACE.
mh7

HOUSE PAINTS
III Can BE BOUGHT CHEAPER AT THE
Paint Department of JAMES H. MCGILL,
Dealer in BUILDING supplies Nos. sos. 9lO. Oh and
GA street. three doors west of the Patent Office i'm
mediately adjoining Naaonal Rifles ArnOry, than at
any other establishment ill the city. If you wish to
buy the smallest quantity white lead oils
Dsh. coOrs tdry In oil, etc. send your address
postal card and printed pricelist of every article
sold in this department win he you by return
mail, reaching you in few hours time by letercar-
rier. This pricest gives the price of halfpn pint,
quart hslfgallon gallon and five gallons ofeach kind
of OIL turpentne dryer varnis and other liquid sold
by measure also price per quarterpound, hafpound,
pound five, ten, twenty five and hundred pounds
Of each article sold by weight list and prices OF
articles The prices are graded accord
ing To the quantity bought. Large buyers get very
lowest prices small buyers pay slightly higher rate
My prices are fixed All buyers buying the guam
tity pay the price The mex pcrenced buy gets
the same price the Oldest painter il he buys the
same quantity.
After examining my pricelst, send yonr orders by
messenger, telephone by mail. and they will be
filled promptly and the bill as pricest, coiec
on delivery. Goods delivered to all parts of the city.
The other departments of my business have grown
to satisfactory proportions give my special at
tenon to the Paint Department and expect by having
null supply OF frstclass goods selling them low
prices and making prompt deliveries TO secure lib
era share OF tue public patronage.
JAMES II. McGILL,
Dealer in Building Supplies.
foS-3m 9OS. $40, Gl2 and 914 q Street
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COLLINS voLTA1C ELECTRIC PLAsTERs

COLLINS vOLTAIC ELECTRIC PLASTERa
For the relief and prevention, THE INSTANT 1T
IS APPLIED, of rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sciatca,
Coughs Colds, Weak Back, Stomach, and Bowels
Shooting Pains, Numbness Hysteria Female Pains.
Palpitation, Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint, Bilious
Fever, Malaria, and Epidemics, use COLLINS PLAS
TIERS ian ELECTRIC BATTERY combined with q
POROUS PLASTER) and laugh at pain. Csc every
where. mr2
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CITY ITEMS.

A Bottle of DR.. Bulls Cough syrup will
often save large doctor bills. Price % cents.
Look mt Francs, soc. Black Derby,
corner 9TH and D streets; the only strictly one
price Hat and Gents Furnishing Store in this
city.
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THE NEW FoCNDLING HospfTAL.-The work
OF erecting the proposed new foundiiug hos
pitai on 10Th street, between X and $ streets.
@twoslory brick, 81 feet front and 90 feet deep.
inere Fih be two LIS to the building where the
aorinitor1es Will be situated. The cost will be
SxS,OOO, and 1t Is contemplated TO double the
size OF this building II there should be q neces.
Sly ior IL Mr.. X. L Fleming Is the architect,
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LADIES, GOODS.

NOTICE = MADAME NALMONT BEos TO
~ in her patrons and that she q prSs
y red TO clean and get up all fine 1.ACIS. CURTAINS
a. all de c ptious. MADRAS 4 SPECIALITY" W the
most approved styles Established since 1859. 40
llIn 81. NV. nlhp-lms
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SKATING RING open March Sd. Up. m
SKATING RINK open March Sd, 7p.m.

B. III. WARNER's Guide Book at all station
ers and at his office, 916 street. Price ten
AMI
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SKATING RINK open March Sd. Ppm.
DR. LYONS PERFECT TOOTH POWDER
An Elegant Toilet Luxury, 25 cents

IT Won't LIE NEGLECTED on THE SHELVES
of tobaccOnists. Let us explain ourselves. We
mean the Violet Pllg Chewing Tobacco. When
you've tried it you ii believe In prophesy. Twill
be the favorite brand, marx our words. 1t isn't
D plug-ugly, but "a very nice, fragrant article
No finer ever came from the tobacco plantations
of America. Your tobacconist Is almost sure to
have IL. Luchs & Bro, agents.
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IDEAL QUARrErTE CoNCERr.-At the Conere-
gational church tomorrow evening the Ideal
Quartctte, assisted by number Of other favor.
lie local artists, viii give an interesting vocal
tette Is composed OF Mrs. McCartee, Miss Moves.
Mrs. True and Mrs FadeIey. They Will be as.
sisted by Mrs. Pearson, Miss FreybOld Dr. c. w.
Walter, Mr.. +. II. Noyes. Mr.. Lent and Mir. Ber-
nays
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LOCAL MENTION.


OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, ID. C., March 9, 1855, a. m.
For the middle Atlantic states. fair weather
followed In the extreme northern portion by
local SHOWS, warmer southwesterly winds, nall
ing barometer.
For Tuesday, local SHOWS are indicated for
New England and the northern portion Of the
middle Atlantic states. Fair weather In the
southern portion o! the middle Atlantic states,
warmer weather in both districts. Fair weather
In the south Atlantic states, Tennessee, and the
Ohio valley, and upper lake region.