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Drama Dancing and neor nj a Suia.i = =
SchOOl EntertainEaent.

FROM the Baltimore SUN. 9Th.
The sunday school OF the First German United
Evangelical church, on Eastern avenue. near Reg
ester street. had its annual concert and ball ~ ne
Conoordia Last night The Sunday school is a
large one, having 5e6 scholars, with about 80 sun
day school teachers The concert wa. an eaieva-
BILE one, but mpatierce Tor tbs dance to iegin Dx.
came Visible IN the LaceS CT some or TIC auItoES
At last the curtain EEL lie aineteen,R pipc- on
the concert programme, entitled "A P@llor ami
Exhibition Petite Drama" Then half dozen alen
transformed into q ball room. and lie sunday
school pupils, with their friends and leacae:z we're
ready Tor the may dance. Al last the music
struck up and the nrst waltz was begun V.le ma
1Ster OF the church had meanwhile left. but The SUI
porintendent OF the sunday school gslnaiacd aui
acted IN his capacity OF chairman or the on.it-
tee. White-aproned waitsss fitted to AMI rYo
among the sunday school scholars. bringing tie
foamng beer or the soothing lemonade To those
who were athirSt The ball was great suecess
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ELEcAMPANB AND HoREHouND.

ELECAMPANB AND HOREHOUND.
ELECAMPANE AND HOREHOUND.
ELECANPANE AND HOREHOUND.
ELECAMPANE AND HOREHOUND.
ELECAMPANE AND FOREGROUND.
CdfG an sl4gos Of Cough, Cold HoarSeuess Bruncht.
tn &c They clear the voice and soothe the throat
Fresh supply Just received. Hall pound packages,
= ctA
Only at ARTHUR NATTANs, Pharmacist,
~ Corner tlth and ], and ID and d stA NV.
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IN OF CE =

The PALA1S ROYAL impor ts all Laces direct from
Europe. which enables us to sell cheap COM
petitors can buy We refer our Washington compe-
ttors and not ALL but to many of New York rivals
also.
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THoMAs BOWLING. Auctioneer.

Valuable Building Lot, on the south side Of Second
street. be'wee Hi9h and Potomac etreetA, George
town, ID. C., at auction.
On WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY ELEVENTH, 1885,
shall sell part of Lot 49, fronting 20 feet the south
side of second street. between High and Potomac and
having depth of $50 feet
Terms One half cash. balance IN twelve months. with
notes beariny interest and secured by deed Of trust
the property sold ConveyancnR, &c, ut cost Of pur
chaser $50 90 deposit required at the time Of sale
fH-dta
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Major Dye, superintendent OF police, who has
had much experience IN Egyptian matters, in a
conversation to-day with STAR reporter, ex-
pressed the opinion that Gordon was safe for it is
customary In the Soudan to hold the highest officers
for ransom. Major Dye says that Gordon had
interests In the Soudan and also friends there and
that since '78 the SOudan has failed to pay the
expenses from its revenues that the interest on
the bonds once IA per cent, has gone down to per
cent, for the trade OF the Soudan through the
Nile and by rail, has been diverted by the suez
heen alInsenher aDatnst the tnferesfs ut
Egypt and She has been using the latter simply as
a catSpaw.
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FAILURE OF THE HOTEL RsgSgwycx--Tho pro-
pretors OF the Hotel Rrunswick New YORK o1eof
the largest and most splendid Establishments 6hhe
The liabilitiss-about sR50d0O-are holeht ton
largely exceeded by the assets Bad Business NaS
the cause OF the troubs.
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NO CURE 80 PAY wHITEEURSTs CEDAR
~ BaLsANis wsrraated e sure c9oa.a. 9esdS Group
If not satisfied return the empty bottle aid ef your
money back Sold by all drueSfAs. n1l-ftn, tam
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London Mail Carriers.

From the New York Sun.
London mall carriers now call at private resi-
dences for parcels the same do express messen-
gers In this country. scarlet card is furnished
by the postal authorities. which. when Displayed
in the window, 1nSureS a Call from the posrman
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SOLICITOR NEAL, Of the Treasury departm ent,
has gone to Ohio for short visit.

INCENDIARIsM.-Ab bout O'Clock last evening IRE
discovered In house 906 5th street southeast
occupied by Mr.. August Bradhauer, was ex-
tinguished by MesSrS Thorn and Little before much
the work Of an incenday cover attempt at bur
glary. The front door had been broken open. Mr.
Bradhauer was away from home at the lime and
had taken his money with him.
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HEARING THE OTHER SIDE.
The Defense Opened in the Dempsey,
KirkWOOd Case.

THE GOVERNMENT PUTS on WITNESS WHO crArxs
HIS NAME WAS BORROWED By pEMPsEY-rHE DE-
FkSsE OFFER TESTIMONY TO SHOW THAT Mr.
He GOT
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AUCTION SALES.
THIS EVENING.
II U,o'MEARA & Co.,
1ss7 Pennsylvania avenue.

1877 PeiinsyivaHfa avenue.
LARGE STOCK OF FINE ENGLISH BRrECH-
LOADING SCOT Guns IMPORTED FRENCH Ca
THTDR Al GONG CLOCHS. ROGF ISf FINF Sitter
PLATED WARE. DI<NER AND TEA SETS CAS-
TORS. FRUIT STANDS. &c FI&E fMPOETED
SWISS MUSIC BpXtS, from two to ten tunes: GOLD
and SILVER NALCHLs, JE"ELKY. CUTLERY
OPERA GLASS ;. LADIES' BEST ROSEWOOD and
NICKLE BANyOS. WADE and BUTCHER RaZORS,
REFOLFERS. TOOLS. and 1000 useful household
articles.
By direction OF the owner to change business will
sell, on the premises. all the above stock of J. U
O'MEARA G.. I347 Pennsylvania avenue northwest
Washington. ID. c. sale commences at SEVEN z. NJ
Great bSrga ns may be expected FOLEY Auct
y. BIhe Fixtures win not he sold as at t-rnina-
ton OF sale. the store viii he occupied 10y J. U.
OMEARA h co. Manufacturers of 'KOYAL GLUE IS
Al
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vINHONA5 BOWLING Auctfonee~.
ADMINISTRATORS SALE
As administrator a of the late Luther Nartin.
will offer for sale at public auction in front os the
ton roouls Of Thomas Dovling southwes. If
Pennsy and Eleventh street northwest
NOON on SATURDAY. FEBRUARY SEVENTH. 1885.
One Bay Horse.
One Single Harness
Terms cash.
JAMES g. EDWARDS,
fe3-dts 4I2 5th street northwest
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TOMORROW.

THoMAs BOWLING. Auctioneer
Regular Sale Of Household Effects, at Auction Rooms
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY SEVENTH 1875, at
Ten O'CLOCK. EN- racing fine Parlor SuTes. Wal
nut and ether Chamber Furniture. 40 Sit,gia and
Double Mattresses. Feather Pillows and Busters.
Brussels and Ing rain Carpets. Cooking ADD heating
Stoves.
Concert Grand Octave Enard Piano
] Schumacher Piano
ALSO.
The entire Furniture ard Effects Of oentseran leav
ing the city all of which Is in hr5class e<udition.
ALSO.
Large China and Glassware. Decorated
and other Toilet Sets
AT TWELVE O'CLOCK.
Three Fire-p proof Safes.
AT HALF-PAsT TWELVE OCLOCk.
Large assortment OF Mems Winter Clothing ssnbracing
Coats Pants and Vests
ALSO.
AT TWELVE O'CLOCK.
One Coupe in good or cost $780, Carriages euegies.
Horses and Wagons. fe5-2t
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('HANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE UNIMrROyED
y REAL ESTATE on NORTH CAPITOL STREET
BETWEEN ID AND STREETS


=. BY virtue Of decree of the supreme Court ofsSS
the District Of Columbia passed the 9th dag of E4
December. 1885. tend amended on the 18th day of-A-
December, 1889, in equity cause No S,G64. Doc %
wherein the National Union Insurance CC,upany is
Plaintiff and Holm B. Tyler and others DEFENDANTS
shall sell the highest hiddet in front the premises
conamenCing at FOUE O'CLOCK T NJ ON TIL URSDAY.
TWELFTH DAY OF FEBRUARY 1885. Lots Nos six
co. seven 60 eight go, nine t9). ten l0 and eleven Q.
IN the subdivision Of lot No. d. in square six
hundred and thirty $500 acSordIng to the nstes and
bounds. covenants aud conditions set forth and de-
scrsed in the dsfd Of partition. dated December 20
1871. entered into by anu between Andrew Wylie and
May C., his wife and Margaret Helzel and recorded
with the plat of subdivion annexed in Lber folio
-.one of the land records OF Washington county in
the District of Columbia. Also all that part of said
lot one in said square No ESQ., at the nOrtheastcorner
thereof frontngOn North Capitol street thirty "A $3.50
feet and ten 0l inches By depth OF one hundred and
twenty Il: 0} feet.
Terms OF sale prescribed by the decree: One third
Of the purchase money in cash. and the Ialance nine
90 and eighteen tlS) months from the dats OF sale For
u deferred payments the purchaser purchasers
give their notes drawing six 90 per interest per
Rnnupl secured by deed deeds trust on the prop
ty purchased deposit of fifty $3.50 dollars on each
ot musr be made when the property is knocked down
VI convey ancng to be at the cost of the purchaser
purchasers. JOHN C. HEALD Trustee
sol street northwest.
DUNCANSON BROS, AuetS. jaS0iSdbs
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j. G.. HurcH1ssos.
Successor to
II. WILLIAM,

ties for evening wear which include sample fiO6 the
best manufacturers In Paris and the most lant
goods ever shown IN this MARKET
1reviss. Paris. ooI penusylvnnia svO.
The reduction Of tan per cent on ooaks WIN bontpps
until the stock u closed IA
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RANCH OF THE THERMoMRTER-The following
were the readings at the office OF the chief signal
officer to-day: a m, s2.4; a. m, 1874; IL a No..
2.S; 2 D. m; 246
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Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE. Mp; February e-virsinie sizes IKE
do. new threes. 5aA bid to-day
BALTIMORE. Md. February 6-Cotton dull-mid:
ding H. Flour stssay and street and
family Ao6s5 90. city mills super 7sas Isl DO extra
do su2erlatve patent, 575 Whest-scuthsrn steady;
western easier and dull, southern red 93aS6h; do
amber a7sSs: No. Maryland 94as4Hi No. western
s0x bid, April. ok Did Nay s3,fa94 Corn-southern
white, 55a5e do. yellow. 52a53 western mixed spot.
e1a5lA February. l9ha4sk. March, 48a48A< steamer
4ssbO Oats steady and Quetsouthern. S5aSs western
nhite Sass; do mixed. sta36; Pennsylvania S4a37.
Rye lower 72a76 Hay Suiet-prime to choice Penn.
sylyania and MARYLAND l400sls 90 Provisions quiet
5k and sss1 dss
ls sa iLs5d-resnsd. SO Butter ihIm-west ss
Pet oaeum northumberland. 7la71. Coffee dull and
easyo cargoes, ordinary to fair 81Sa9 Sugar hrmer
soft. 6h copper refined steady 104a11 Whisky
steady and firm, l0al2 II Freights to Liverpool per
steamer lower and dul-cotton, 3-16d: -four, Is Cd
grain 4d. Receipts-nour, 35l2 bushels wheat "a QUO
bushels corn III 900 bushels OATS 5000 bushels
800 bushels. Shipments-wheat. $40 bushels corn.
47OOO bushels 700 bushels. SSes-wheat. 2Y1 900
bushels; corn 600 bushels.
Chicago Markets.
CHICAGO. Ill. February 8. II am.-Wheat opened
easier May declining to s3, but later ger at
93I Corn-May, 401. Oats.May, 500. Inlay,
- 72H. Lard-May. T171s The weather Is cloudy and
warmer.
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Alleged RuneO Men Captured
ARRESTED By pSTHcTrvrs BnFokn fnkr 10
\, oPSRATx.

CHANCE TO oFSRArk
"Cspr Taylor alias John kartts~ and Charles
Garrett, alleged bvnco mon, were arrested THIS
morning by Detectives Ran and Block anc looked
up at the 5th precinct station. The 1stscuvss ssy
the men arrived on wednesday and Engaged rooms
OF MS Elizabeth Norrics, las street They also
engaged large double parlors OF Ma sehoomaker,
SOS lsth street northwest They said they weN N
the mining business and would want the rooms
for from three TO ten DAYS At ele mis- morning
Taylor entered Mrs. schoomakere house carrying
satchel The ofcoers. who had beer Watching Tor
him, arrested him and took his satoh4A They then
went 10 Ma korrtceA where. sbc1t On ociock
Garrett entered, also carrying q ssteha. he also
was placed under arrest both were locked up,
after having their pistures taken. -neh Satcnem
were found 10 contain complete OUTLAWS OF bunco
paraphernalis consisting OF placards. lottery 90
vertlsing schemes, blank checks on New YORK banks
playing cards ana other articles When arrested
they said they we're brokers rom
New York. Taylor, who 10 euppooed
10 be one or the shrewdest outoo men nv
ing, was arrested three years ago BY Detecuvo
Acton for engaging In the Same buxnssss and he
escaped from police headquarters fhey yin prob
ably be Sent out OF town. they were not givea
time to operate In this city.
There were several "boodlesr taken, With their
effects, each eontalnlpg about $50 or SO, and
marked $500 and $780, "a all ScTs Was tAkan Nom
them.
Mai. Dye decided this afternoon that - would
release the two men and send them out az the city
this evening. Thsy VIII probably g. back 10 New
York
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p HYsc1ANs AND DRuee1srs
PHYSICIANS AND DRuee1srs
RECOMMEND
BBg RRR 90 W y IN ~ sssss
RBH fRR 8 8 MMMW NM sssss
bBB 4 4 90 w Mn sssss
II RRR 90 Mn
+ FL / 60 % III II
BBsfb i TIT TIT ZEE kRf ssss
3 BBb , II Il + T kEr kkk ssss
AS THE BEST TONIC.

This medicine. combining Iron with pure Vegetable
IMPOSITION, MALAkIA, WEAKNESS, IMPURE
BLOOD, CHILIS AND FEVER, and NEURALGIA.
By fapd and thorough assimilation with the blood
reaches every part Of the SYSTEM pures and enriches
the blood the muscles and and tones
and invgorates the system
FINE APPEfIZER-Best tonic known.
1t viii the worst of Dyspepsia owing ali
symptoms such Tasting the Food Bech-
ing, Hest IN the stomach. Heartburn, etc.
THE ONLY IRON MEDICINE THAT WILL NOT
BLACKEN OR INJURE THE TEETH
is invaluable for diseases peculiar to women and to
all persona who lead sedentary lives
An -UNFAILING REMEDY FOR DISEASES OF
THE LIVER AND KIDNEYS
Persons suffering from, the effects Of overwork ner.
v0us troubles loss OF appetite or debility experience
II DOES NOT CAUSE HEADACHE Or PRODUCE
CONSTIPATION-other Iron Medicines do.
1t the only preparation of iron that inj
rious effects Physicians and Druggists recommend II
- the BEST. TRY IT.
The genuine has Trade Mark and crossed red lines on
wrapper Take no ether. Made only by
aulS BROWN CHEMICAL CO.. Baltimore. Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-02-06

DOWLlNG, Auctoneer.
CATALOGUE SALE
OF Splendid Collection of
MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS,
In fine condition embracing every branch of literature
belonging to the library of the late
HALBERT W. wILLITZ
With several otherlots, including number Of
NEW BOOKS.
TO be sold at my Auction Rooms southwest corner
street and Pennsylvania avenue ON
MONDAY AND TUESDAY EVENINGS. FEBRr-
AIRY NINTH AND TENTH, 1885,
Commencing at
HALF-PAsT SEVEN O'CLOCK.
~ Now on exhibition.
Terms cash.
fe2Gts THOS BOWLING. Auct
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AUCTION SALES.
WALTER B. WILLIAMS { CO.. AuctiOn.ersI

WALTER B. WILLIAMS & CO., AuctioneerS.D
SUPERB AND COSTLY FURNITURE
AT AUCTION.
Embracing Two Elegant Corner Cupboards. One E1e-
giant CABINET Two Pedestsls, Elegant fArlor Suite,
10 Pieces, IL Ebony with Crmo!u Trfmu1ngs. Made
TO oder and Very Costly ElsLant Nshos9ny Cham.
Book Cases. Extra Size Plate Glass Buffet Walnut
Chamber Furniture, Walnut Frame Pier Mirrors
Msntel Mirrors, Dining Chairs Upho stored in
Leather. Handsome Marble-Top Center Tables,
Turkish Rugs Cherry Chfoniers, Beautifully Up
ho,stered Easy Chairs. Couches, Elegant Library
Suites. Library Tables Hair Mattresses. Feather
Cutlery. Etc
On TOMORROW, FEBRUARY SEVENTH, At
ELEVEN O'CLOCK precisely we shall sell within our
salesroom 10th and Pennsylvenia avenue, the
above assortment of superb furniture.
IN FRONT OF SALESROOM. AT TEN O'CLOCK
Miscellaneous Collecti N OF Household Efects tn
Guiding about so Second hand Brussels and Ingram
ALSO, AT TWELVE O'CLOCK.
One Iron Safe small size
Terms cash
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I'd Edition.
Latest qGlGgrans to The Star.
Asking Heavy Damages for Discrfmf-
nation.

Asking Heavy Damages for Discrfmf.
nation.
LAFAYETTE, IND, February 6-R 81. Goodman, q
grain shipper, has begun suit here against the Lake
Erie and Western road for $4,000 damages for al
legged discrimination against him in the past eight
years.
Heavy Failure i'm Baltimore.
BALTIMORE, February 6-Joseph E. Brun, Alfred
Maddux and Alfred B. Faulkner, trading as Brun,
Mad0ux and Faulkner, wholesale dry goods, made
an assignment to-day to Moses r. Walter and An
drew u. Jones for the beneft Of their creditors
The bond OF the trustees is t300, 600
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
The New York Stock Market.
The following arc the opening and $50 pm prices
OF the New York Stock market to-day, as reported
by special wire to b. a. Dodge, 539 18th street:
Name. O. $50 Name o. ESQ
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WILL. SELL THE ENTIRE STOCK OF SPORTING
GOODS OF THE WEILKNOWN STORE OF Mr..
STENfNS, No. Sl9 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
SoRTHwksI; CONVINCING. MGNbAY. FEB
RCAEf NINTH. AT TEN O'CLOCK A. NJ. AND
SEVEN 2 NJ, AND WILL CONTINUE DAY
AND EVENING UNTIL ALL THE GOODS ARE
DISPOSED OF THE GOODS CONSIST AS FOL-
lows:
Remington Breech-loadine Shotguns: Parker. Scott.
Westley Richards and many other fine makes Of muE-
zle and breech loading Guns
Revolvers-Remington. smith wesson and other
makes.
Rifles Remington. Stevens. Winchester and Ballard
and o hers
Fishing -rods-split Bamboo Lansw.rd and other
makes
Fishing Tackle, Toilet sets. Easels Razors Rubber
Goods Hunting suits Capes Boots Shoes and Stockings
and SILK Umbrellas and other useful goods not
v1ted TO attend this sale WILDE SOLD with
out reserve. FOLEY, AuctiOneer
Marion fire and burglar proof safes have concluded to
sell valuable stock Of sporting and Fancy Goods At
public auction Ife6- lml A. G STEVENS
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| J,HoMAS BOWLING Auctioneer
Fifteen Barrels Prime Potomac Herring at Auction
To- MORROW Saturday. February 18th. 1885, at TEN
O'CLOCK precisely at my Auction Rooms. shall sell
Fifteen Barrels Prime last spring Potomac herring
packed by j. H Richardson. 1t
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Mr. l.sgase D0ss Nes rssssey.
HR srEw ART oBJ.cD 10 h rokBTb QUESTION
vaE NvDyGcArIoN closo.

vaR Nv0HeATIeS closso.
James r. Lesate, OF Lsavenwortt, KanxaA sp-
peared to-day before the subcommittee invssrga-
ting she conduct OF Marshal wright and was ques-
toned by Representative FonstI Of Ohio, relative
TO n conversation with MT. r. @ kerens. OF St
Louis, wherein the latter Informed him OF an ar
rancenent 30 kiu certain prominent democratic Of
tIncInnstt n they inquired conspcuously cleo
ten day. on an objection raised oy nj stewart
the question was ruled out and TIE witness dis
the tSsiimonv IN THIS investigation Was closed Two
reports Will be made upon 1.-THE majority report
by Nessrs springer and Van Alstyue, democrats;
and the minority by kr. stewart, repuolssh
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NHOMAs BOWLING, Auctioneer.

CHASE ELEGANT SILVER PLATED WARE
AND FINE CUTLERY AT AUCTION.
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n. B.-Exhibition Friday, February g. The room
is comfortably heated and seats provided. The
ladies are specially invited
f5-5t THOMAS BOWLING. Auctfoneer.
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THOMAs BOWLING, Auctioneer.

On WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY ELEVENTH, 1885,
at TWELVE O'CLOCK. in front Of the Georgetown
Market House. shall sell the three Fisheries on the
upper Potomac. known az Clouds Landing
Terms: Cash. THOMAS DOWNING.
fe6-dtS Auctfoneer
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A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF ROGERS CELE-
DRAFTED GOODS, SUCH AS KNIVES, FORKS,
COFFEE, TEA, TABLE AND DESSERT SPOONS,
SOUP, OYSTER AND CREAM LADIES, FRUIT,
PIE AND FISH KNIVES.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-09-17
GOV. HoADLY ASKS AID.

For the Washington Court House
4 COLUMBUS, Sept. 10.-rGov. Hoadly's
proclamation is as follows:
TO the people Of Ohio. ~ =,
On the evening of September 8, the
town of Washington Q. H. was struck
by q cyclone. / have just returned
from a personal examination Of the
ruins. The newspaper accounts are not
exaggerated. Nearly all the business
houses In the town were destroyed and
stocks Of goods of large value lie under
the debris. Every church is in ruins
save one, and it is seriously injured. A
very large number of residences, includ-
ing many yesterday occupied by the
poor, are i'm ruins. Five lives have been
lost. The rich have suffered heavily,
and the houseless and homeless. of whom
there are many, can not be taken care
of, except by aid from abroad. A re-
lief committee has been organized, COM
posed of the first citizens Of the place
viz: Colonel III. B. Maynard, chair
man; g. HI. Brownell, d. Fustwangler
and B. HI. Millikan. Committees Of
assistance from surrounding towns, viz:
Hillsboro, Springfield, Xenia and Cir
cleville have to-day visited Washing
ton G. III. What is most needed is
money to procure the shelter and food
needed BY the destitute. !.
appeal to the generous people OF
Ohio for assistance. Remittances may
be made to any Of the above named gen.
tlemen, or to Colonel Marcus Al. Bare.
Law. mayor Of Washington G. III. /
earnestly hone that no delay will inter-
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,,,
we nave receiVsu lne slasenlent ol
lnS o4,o rar,neis nu. insusance snoa Splipany
o. re My, Onlo, .or loos 2. "n'ci INC
,o''o~'ns 70 oi,ei summary %!
q Hsss written on''ns me sesl aas ~ ~
Sssh income .fori for the year. sis,osi Is
Kxpendituresa 9" ssssss n
casn sssss 70 December si, lSss 'aamiea "a 90 N
Total lisbii.tes including reinsurance, 7ssse7 ii
Surplus over all liabilities. 42e,5i7 %
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Ridgeyille Items.

Morrick d. Cooley and family, of Clarks-
ton, Mich, have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
II. L. Chapman the past week. He reports
crops in good condition, but corn needing
some time yet to mature. Comrade Cooley
was member of the I'd Michigan Infantry;
was captured twice and was wounded at the
siege Of Yorktown. ti
Mrs. L. N. Rogers and Mrs. II. L. Chap
man left for Lorain county, o., last Wednes-
day morning to visit friends there.
Rev. Barron preached his farewell sermon
at this place on the 18th. llr
Our little village still goes on in the way Of
improvements. David Hannah is building Q
house on his lot 8211x2s, and Joseph Bear il
putting in the foundation for his home. 71-
Locust Grove Cemetery Association have
got tired of their barbed wire fence, and have
put in good fine board one which is really
an Improvement. U-NO-Ho.
Ridgeville Corners, Sept. IA. Nm. II,
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80 NAPOLEON, HENRY CO., OHIO SEPTEMBER IT, 1856.
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
DavisvilIe Nubbins.

The heavy rains of the past week have de-
layed wheat sowing considerably.
Wheat threshing Is over and our farmers
are waiting for higher prices. f5t8 al
Daniel Bockerman has his cider mill in
good shape, and viii do first class work.
Miss Dora Shulty and Miss Minnie Hsuga-
dorm spent Sunday in this place.
Henry Shulty is rigging up his sorgum mill
he is also going to purchase new eyapor-
ator, when he will be fixed to do first class
work. ' M e3,nf ltaY
W. G.. Bockerman spent Sunday with his
parents in this place. ast SD Hi @. W..
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what the War was for.

It is stultifying puerility for Mr..
Sherman tocry out against the former
rebels for performing the duties and
claiming the rights Of citisens in hold
ing office when they were compelled
by force of arms to resume their citi-
zenship and had their disabilities re-
moved by q Republican Congress, for
theexpress purpose Of opening the way
to the service of which the Senator
from Ohio now complains. Either the
war was a bloody farce or every ex-C Con-
federate now in the service OF the ma
tion has just as good q right to be there
as John Sherman has. AT .a u, VI