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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-22

A CONVERTED DUDE TALKS TO MEETING AT
THE BARRACKS

THE BARRACKS.
largely attended meeting of the Salvation
Army was held last night at the 4th street bar
racks. 1t was led by Captain Fielding, of the
Gettysburg Post, assisted by Captain and Mrs.
Newton, Captain Annie Levy and Lieutenant
Harry Lopez. Captain Fielding opened the
meeting, and said that the new officers for this
city would probably be here tonight, but he
could not tell who they were. After singing
and prayer and brief experience meeting the
officers threw the meeting open and q number
of soldiers took part. there being one CONVEX
sion reported. While giving in his experience,
Lieut.. Lopez referred TO the time when he said
he was converted in Portland, Me-, when he
used to walk the streets dressed in the height of
fashion, and swinging a cane.
"Oh, my, what a dude you was them" shouted
Captain Fielding.
Eyes. was dude" replied the lieutenant. .
said the captain.
"Oh, Lord save the dudes," chorused the
officers.
The lieutenant gave a brief sketch of his life,
telling how he was stolen away from his home
In Peru when but a small child, and how badly
he was treated by his female trainer while
travelling with q circus. The meeting con-
tinued until after 10 o'clock.
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CITY ITEMS


Under . New Name.
The business formerly conducted by the firm
by A. L Strasburger, under the name Of
THE STAR SHOE HOUSE.
The principles which have contributed SO
tainea Sy the pro- WIZ %
Our aim will always be to sell serviceable all
leather shoes at prices lower than the lowest
Easter.
Ladies' genuine hand-sew finest kid shoes.
Sens pess
button; lace or congress, wide or narrow toe,
Misses curacao kid or fine straight goat com.
mon sense or spring heel, only $3.50.
Boys and youths calf, button or lace, very
Children's fne Kid. spring heels, only 81 90.
Infants real French kid, with tassels, only
II you want nice pair of shoes at little less
Ladies' fine curacao kid shoes, opera toe or
common sense, at $500.
~, Mems fine cali, button, lace or congress. also
ioW.quartered strap, ties and Oxfords, at 1926.
hnatsS S' reai ksd' spring heels, with worked
Boys fine button or lace shoes, at $1.25.
Chiidren's Kid shoes, worked button holes, at
Ladies' kid, French heel, opera slippers, at
Special attention is called to the following ex-
traOrdlnary bargains:
Ladies' pebble button shoes. CSC: ladies' fine
5 51d button shoes, S12o; ladies' house slippers,
2oc.; Mems lace, button and congress, $1.25;
mems strap, ties and Oxfords, 81. So; mems
leather slippers, Soc; boys button shoes, all
solid, SLID; youths same kind. 81 co. youths
lace shoes, sewed, 9Oc.; childrens Kid, spring
neeis, sizes to 8, Soc; infants fine kid and
pebble button, Soc.
Open evenings till o'clock; Saturdays till 12.
The STAR SHOE HOUSE,
" 126 It'll St., between G and II.
All Wool serge, % inch wide Dress Pat
| terms. 11c., at the Combination.
Easter Cards.
Como. We children of the Lord,
And get your Easter card
AT Youngs Shoe House,
4O2 It'll st.
Look for the old lady in window.
Remnants at A. Kaufman's Combination
will astOnish the natives.
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TIT FEE BIB 90 Nm
H H 30 MN
HHH Err BIB o o MN
B o 0 INN
r EEB BIB 90 n nm
sMMM "A a k kk 60 HUI i II
MIMI ~ 4 Z + Cos Cos 4 Ekrr .
31e-31s SEVENTH sTREErN.w.
ap21 STRICTLY ONE PRICE
EMBRo1DERED PoscEE DREssEs,

EMBRo1DERED PoseEE Dresses
Made of Finest Quality CHINA PoNGEE 5la EN-
brodery. and IA yards of plain material. which
will be ample for any dress. These IRE new
styles. and have been embroidered ex-
pressly for us in Silk and Chenille.
made By C 81. Bonnet Lyons, the best ever offered
CLIFTON MILLS sURAH SILK at SLIGO; worth
BONNET and GUINET BLACK SILKS. all grades
BEADED GRENAD1NE and BEADED PANELS
for trimming.
CHALE DELAINE. 80 inches wide. all wool. beau
,o BLACK GOODS ofevery description from the best
BLACK WOOL LACE. BLACK TAPE LACE
NOVELTIES IN BLACK DRESS GOODS
CHOICE WOOL DRESS GOODS
We have opened during the past week large add
@ q a. soa ana
ton prices.
FRENCH sATrEENs. in Evening Shades, that
silks very closely.
EMBROIDERED BLACK FICHUS.
WHITE and CARDINAL CHUDDA SHAWLS
REAL CHUDDA SHAWIS
PARAsOLs, SUN UMBRELLAS.
HOSIERY IN GREAT VARIETY,
cR We have Just plseeS on sale lot Of PURE LINEN
dozen, which confidently recommend as tie Test est
value ever placed On our counters. For Hotels and
Boarding houses 1t Is unsurpassed.
PILLOW LINENS. sHEETINGs. DAMAsK
NAPKINS and Full Stock of Bleached and Brown
CoTToNs. Lowest market prices
Special bargains in a lot of WHITE EMBROID-
Erred MUSLIN DREssEs at onehait their value.
ONE PRICE.
W. N. SINISTER & SONS
9ls Pennsylvania ave
N. B-The Best is the Cheapest. apl2
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CHARLEs w. HANDY. Real Estate Agent.

II
VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY IN THE
WEST END FOR SALE, BEING No TIA IN
STREET NORTHWEST.
BY virtue Of decree Of the Supreme Court Of sek
the District of Columbia, In equity cause No EssoH
9l23, in which Amy E. Balmain and others are no.
compiaiDants, and Amy h. Seal and Others are
defendants. will offer for sale, ut public auction.
In mont OF the premises. on MEDNESDAY,
O'CLOCK p n. the west part. Of lot mum.
bered i've t6), In square numbered one hundred
and twenty seven u27( according to Davidsons sub
division Of said square, In the city Of Washington
the said part Of lot fronting twenty-five (265 feet and
nine ls incheson and running back with that
width one hundred and fortynlne 040) feet six (8I
inches to alley twenty feet wide and contain
ing three thousand eight hundred and fortynne 7I2
(3S40 712) square feet, less The LOT IN Inn
proved by q substantial Brick Dwelling
Terms One-fOurth cash; residue In eoual install.
nents In one, two and three from day OF sae:
the purchaser to give his promssory notes for the
ferred payments bearing interest at the rate OF six
90 per cent per snnum. payable semi-annuaily and
secured by deed OF trust upon the properfy sold
$3.50 down at time Of sale C0nve, ancfng at
Of purchaser.
OUNCANSON bfsOsA, Auct6. ap22-d&ds
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S2S WILL BUY n solid walnut, marble-top,
chamber suite, with bevel mirror. chairs,
rockers, etc. W " H. DUNN,
81 eth street northwest
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ACHING RACKS

ACHING BACKS
Weak Backs, Pain. Weakness and Inflammation OF
the Kidneys, Shooting Pains through the Loins Hip
and Side Pains. Lack of Strength and Activity re-
lieved In One Minute ana speedily cured by the CUTI.
CURA ANrrPAIN PLASTER, new, original, elegant
and infallible antldoe to pain and Inflammation At
druggists. Csc: five for S1.OO; postage free Of
POTTER DRUG & CHEMICAL CO.,
! Boston, Mass
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A-nusements Tonight.

A.nusementS TO-HF&i
NATIoNAL.-Jeffersoni in "Trip Nan Wrinkle.
ALBAUGH's.-"TheS Silver King"
HARRIS'.-"The Mascotte.''
HERZoG'S.-"Fun on the Bristol"
DIME Observation-Disclosures.
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J. p. MORRIS. cashier of the Girard House,
Philadelphia, Pa, writes, November 81, 1884:
For the past twelve years have been a SUI
ferer with what is known to the medical pro-
fession lumbago. Having been recon-
mended. about five years ago. TO try Allcock 5
Porous Plasters. did So and was more than
astonished at the result. / found almost
immediate reiief on their application. i wear
one constantly now, and would not be without
Them. i consider them inVaiuable.
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APOLOGETIC."
THE REALLY UNEXPECTED RUSH OF
CUSTOMERS WITHIN THE LAST SEVEN
DAYS HAD ALMOST DEPLETED OUR
STOCK OF BOYS AND CHILDREN'S
CLOTHING BEFORE WE KNEW II. WE
THEREFORE ASKED THE KIND INDUL-
GENCE OF THOSE WHO WERE UNABLE
TO GET SUITED: BUT NOW WE PLATTER
OURSELVES WE ARE IN A POSITION To
WITHSTAND THE HEAVIEST DEMANDS
ON OUR RESOURCES. WE HAVE JCST
RECEIVED BY ADAMS EXPRESS FIF-
TEEN CASES OF CHOICE NOVELTIES IN
BOYS AND CIILDRENS' CLOTHING. WE
BOUGHT THESE GOODS AT LEAST 20
PER CENT LOWER THAN WE COULD
HAVE BOUGHT THEM A MONTH ago.
so THAT OUR GOOD FRIENDS AND Pa
TRONS WILL CERTAINLY BE THE
GAMERS BY HAVING WAITED A FEW
DAYS LONGER. WE OF COURSE EN-
PBCTED TO DO GOOD BUSINESS But
WE WERE NOT QUITE AwAREOF THE
SEEMINGLY WIDESPREAD PoPULARI-
TY OUR GOODS AND PRICES HAVE AT
TANNED; THEREFORE WE WERE NOT
QUITE PREPARED FOR so GREAT A
SIEGE; BUT WE PROMISE NEVER AGAIN
TO BE Caught MAPPING" wECoN-
TINUE To PRESENT EVERY PUR-
CHASER OF BOYS SUIT WITH PAIR
OF ROLLER SKATES.
THE GOLDEN EAGLE CLOTHING COMPANY
NV CORNER OF 7TH AND sTA
I'm. GRADY. MANAGER
apo GALL BLUE SIGNS)
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ATCTION SALES.
nUNCANsON BROS, Auctioneers

hUNCANSON BROS, AuctioneerS
TRUSTEES sALEOF BRICK HOUSE ON NORTH
SIDE OF III STREET, BETWEEN FOIJRTH
AND FIFTH STREETS NORTHWEST, BY
AUCTION.
By virtue Of deed OF trust duly recorded in e.oA
Liber No 1149 Folio 24S, ct seq of the land ::
records for the District of Columbia, and the NJ a
written request of the party secured will sell IN
front of the premises on FRIDAY, the THIRTIE.TH
DAY OF APRIL, 1886, at HALF-PAST FIVE
O'CLOCK p. NJ, the following described real estate
situate in the city Of Washington, District Of Column
bia, part OF lot numbered eight, in square Numbered
five hundred and seventeen. BEGINNING eight inches
west OF the southeast of said lot eight thence
west on II street thirteen feet ten inches thence
north seventyfve feet six inches to line connecting
the angles of said lot. and running parallel 1S
Massachusetts avenue thence said line to the
boundary ne being eight inches west of the east
line OF lot eight thence south seventytwo feet seven
and half inches to the beginning.
Terms one-,hird cash; balance in one and two
be secured by deed of trust on the property sold or all
cash at option Of purchaser A deposit Of SiOO re-
quired at time Of sale. Conveyancng, &c at cost of
purchaser Terms TO be complied with In Ave days.
otherwise Trustees reserve the right to resell the
property the risk and cost Of deauting purchaser
after five days public notice Of such resale in some
newspaper published In the District Of Columbia
JOHN ]. JOHNSON, / o..
ap22-d&ds E NJ LOWE, trustees
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THE HAMILTON-HILL HOMICIDE CASE.
This morning, in the Criminal Court. the trial
ofCharles Hamilton for manslaughter in killing
George Hill, colored, on the Goth of September,
1882, was resumed, and the defendant was on
the stand for cross-examination. He testified
that when he fired the fatal shot Hill was
menacing him with pistol.
The government put on number of wit
nesses in rebuttal, and the testimony closing
about noon, the counsel proceeded to argue the
case to the Jury,
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THE GREAT CAPIrAL-I1A Dor CONTROVERSY
" nat the press OF the nation has to say about
he situation in PUBLIC OPINION. Now on sale
at all news stands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-22

PHILADELPHIA Ice CREAM at Wholesale and
retail at Weyman's, 423 18th st. NV. Families
supplied
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-22

BEST SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES. Buy al
Vienna Optician Co., 900 Penn. ave. NV.
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PUBLIC OPINION out to-day. Buy it.

EASTER CARDS and Satin Art Prints, in lar
Aest quantities. designs, and lowest prices, at
w hiLaker's
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Bakers Cod Liver Oil and Malt is found
of great value, even in advanced stagesof con-
sumption; 1t Is pleasant in taste and should
nave trial. JOHN G. BAKER & Co., Phila, and
at druggists
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-22

LEAVE YOUR ORDERS for Potomac roe shad,
large white perch, boiling rock, at r. A. Col
denS Potomac river game and fish stalls, Cen
ter Market. Roe shad a speciality, rect ived
daily from the upper and lower Potomac.
Goods delivered free in city. Telephone S41-3.
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The Chinese Embassy.
SOMETHING ABOUT THE NEW MINISTER An


SOMETHING ABOUT THE NEW MINISTER AND
HIS SUITE.
The new Chinese embassy consists of Minis
ter Chang Yen Woon and thirty-nine persons.
They brought with them to this country an
enormous quantity of baggage, not Saratoga
trunks, but small boxes made of willow and
mitch resembling baskets, Vulnerable boxes
which locked like tea chests, band-boxes of
strange shapes, and small packages of all kinds.
Minister Cheng Yen WOOn, who is short,
thick set man, about fifty years old, with a
thin mustache, is a mandarin OF the second de-
gree (red-button). For six years he was cOllec-
Tor OF customs Tor the SAN Tung province, the
part OF which is Foo-Che-Foo and the capitol
i4au Chow. Subsequent to that he was chief
minister OF the province. Again he was APP
pointed collector of customs at Wee HUI, on the
Yang Tsie river, and next supreme judge of the
province OF VA Hen. Thence he was called to
Pekin and assigned place in the foreign office,
or Isuug Lii Iouku. From this post he was APP
pointed minister plenipotentiary and envoy
extraordinary To the United States, Peru aud
Spain. He is accompanied by Leang Shung,
his Interpreter, who speaks English with flu
ency, having spent eight years in this country
at Amherst. Mass
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-22

BIBLES, PRAYER AND HYMNAL, devotions
books and other books suitable for Easter,
Whitaker's, 11O5 Pennsylvania avenue.
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IIGHTNING RODS Of sufficient surface amp
properly placed to lightning what good
roof is To rain. j. H. kuehling.
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MRs 8. F.. MCCARTHY, the Celebrated For
.une Teller is located at 1406 ID ST NV.
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THE EASTER Book OF THE YEAR, THE Mes
sage of the BluebiTd.'' Price, 1oc at W hitakers
llO5 Pennsylvania ave.
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LADIES solid gold American stem-windine
watches, $50; gents, $50. X Harris & Co., 4o-
eth
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ANTON FIsCHER's first-class dry cleaning and
dive works, goo u street Goods called for and
delivered. Telephone 1852
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SEE THE FAMILY ATLAS, SOC, at Whitaker's
11O5 Pennsylvania avenue.
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SPECIAL REDUCTION in prices for Easter
Cards for SUNDAY schools. at Whitaker's.
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POLICE COURT-Jud0e Shell.
To-day, Arthur Clayton and Arthur Jones,
colored, loud and boisterous; So each. Maggie
Smith, colored, drunk and disorderiy; S5 or / S
days; Emory, Woke, disorderly; S5. Andrew
Mitchner, loud and boisterOus; do. Dennis Con-
nell, profanity; So. Perry Carson, selling
liquor after hours; $40 and costs.
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PUBLIC OPISIoN-This weeks issue now o
sale at all news stands.
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PUBLIC OPINIoN-Out to-day. ga grand num-
ber." At all news stands.
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Formal charges of impeachment against
Judge DOnOhue were submitted at the meeting
of the New York Bar association Tuesday
night.
day night John Kelly was reelected Grand
Sachem,
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ELECTRIC WORK OF all kind.sdone. j. ii
Kuehling, 40 18th ST. NV.
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DoN'T FORGET THE OFFER of all books ir
stock at cost to close them out at w hitaker S
l1O5 Pennsylvania avenue
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S25 S25 Spa solid walnut parlOr suite.
seven pieces Walnut extension tables, So.
VIZ. ii. DUNN, 81 eth ST. NV.
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The Weather.

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFT rCER.
wAsHINGToN. ID. c.. April %, 1856. 3 am.
For the middle Atlantic states fair weather,
variable winds, stationary temperature
For Friday, fair weather Is indicated for
all districts east of the Mississippi river with
no decided change i'm temperature.
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For bargains in fine diamonds. see window
display of Il. Harris * Co., 432 9Th st.
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AT THIS TIME have lightning rods repaired OF
new ones. j. II. kuehIing.
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Ga Homespun spring weight, 43c., worth
SOc., In short lengths, at A. Kaufman's.
Easter Millinery at A. Kaufmans Double
Combination, 1241 and 1243 18th St. s. e. An
exquisite display of fine trimmed and untrim-
med Hats for ladies, misses and children are
right, our prices will suit, our style will take.
and attention will be Endorsed by those that
call we will save you money. Our designers
ana tr1mmers are not imported from Parlez
Nous Francatse, but were educated and learned
their business on COlumbias soil. Come to the
Combination and you will find reward. 2
Finest all wool novelties in Dress Goods,
short ends, at the Combination. 3
Friday, Bau1c's Red Ticket Day.
Every piece of short end Dress Goods at the
Combination. every fibre warranted wool. 3
WilbOr's Cod Liver Oil and Lime.-Per.
sons who have been taking Cod Liver Oil will
be pleased to learn that DR.. Wilbor has sue
gentlemen, in combining the pure oil and lime
taste, and its effects in Lung complaints are
truly wonderful. Very many persons whose
cases were pronounced hopeless, and who had
taken the clear Oil for a long time without
marked effect, have been entirely cured by
genuine. Manufactured only by A. B. WILBOR
Chemist, Boston. Sold by all druggists co
Beige. ecrue and light brown, double width
spring Canvas Cloth, 29c., short length, at the
Combination, 2
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THEY WIN SIX OUT OF TEN OF THE BATTLES
FOUGHT YESTERDAY AT NORFOLK.
The cooking main between Washington and
North Carolina birds began near Norfolk yes
terday. The Washington birds were handled
by Mr. Easterly and the North Carolina birds
by Mr.. Holt. The terms were that each should
show twenty-five birds, twenty of which should
be matched for $50 a fight and $500 the main.
and that there should be ten fights a Day, the
attendance yesterday. The chickens We're
heavily backed by the sportsmen present
From From 10 a; M up to $50 P m; FIVE battles had
three. The sports from the old North State
were eated, and were confident of winning the
main, but the tide turned from $50 up to D.
M, when the hight ceased. The days pits re-
salted as follows: Washington city-Second.
fourth ssix th, eighth, ninth and tenth. North
CaroiiDa-tirst, third, fifth and seventh. There
were no runaways, and the battles were well
contested on both sides. To-day the remain
ing ten pits. and one for the Odds will close the
MAIN. There were many persons present from
Washington, Cincinnati, New York and Balti-
more.
THE LARCENY BUT SAID He
WAS DRUNK.-1n the Criminal Court, Judge
Macarthur, to-day, Samuel c. Vfnal was
arraigped for the grand larceny of knives
forks. a watch, &C., valued at 500. He pleaded
guilty, and, in explanation, stated that ne Was
intoxicated at the time. Detective Carter stated
that the prisoner was arrested in Baltimore and
nearly all the stolen goods were recovered Mr.
r. Aldricn and Rev. Mr.. Bonsall made appeals
iOi eilt stccustu On the plea OF intOXIcation The
court said he could not adopt the theory that
inloNlcaLion was the cause OF the crime for
there was too much elaboration in it. He how
ever, In view of the appeals, would give the dc.
PENDANT another chance and directed his re.
| lease on his personal recognizance in 81 600
FAILED TO RECOVER DAMAGES FROM THE
RAILROAD CoMPANY.-Phis morning the iury
IN the case OF Gleason agt the Virginia Mid.
land X. K Co, returned verdict for defendant
This was ali action for damages incurred in =
| collision by which plaintiffs head was Injured
ana IL was alleged that though able alter the
accident TO perform the duties of mail CLERK on
That road, mechanically the accidents affected
| ais brain that he has been unable to learn 8
: new route.
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Friday. Baum's Red Ticket Da1

Dentelle Grenadine in cream beige and
Diack all WOOL warranted, short length, 19c.,
at A. Kaufman's Combination. 8
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Satin stripe Persian Lawn, 15c.; different
patterns short length, 1Oc., at the Combina-
ton. D
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To Get Rid Of q Cough or Cold promptly
use Bakers Cod Liver Oil and Malta wonderful
is unequaled. BAKER & Co., Phila., and at drug
giStS.
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A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT SUTr-Messrs. Biz
ney * RirDey and Charles Fraser, yesterday
filed a petition in certiorari in the name OF A.
Barker against the District of Columbia ct
al, 10 test the validity of a special assessment
amounting with interest to more than -. 900.
1Os alleged improvements on Maryland avenue.
between eth and 9th streets southwest. The
declaration sets forth that the Commissioners
were forbidden by law to make the contract
and that the work was not done, and further
that the property assessed, square No. 400 does
not front upon Maryland avenhe.
RUNAWAY ACCIDENTs.-Abouts o'clock last
evening, while Jesse Radc- life colored, was
driving the horse of Mr.. Spofford, of the con-
Rressonal library. along Pennsylvania avenue
between I'd and Sd streets, the horse became
frightened at some boys who were hanging on
behind the carriage on roller skates and ran
away, throwing the driver QUA at the corner of6th
And South Carolina ave. southeast, badly iniur-
ing him. and AT the corner OF 18th and F. streets
southeast the buggy was smashed.-A bout
$50 O'Clock yesterday afternoon horse at
Itched 10 u buggy. the property of W. 4. Dodge,
ran away from the corner OF Sd and \ streets
southeast, and at the corner OF Sd and streets
northeast coiiided with n tree box upsetting
the buggy and freeing the horse from the
wagon He continued 20 run, but was captured
ana taken back The buggy was shattered.
PRIZES Won AT BowLING-At the prfze
bowling of the Columbia Bowling club at In
cobseD's bowling alley, last evening. the follow
Ing parties won the prizes: George Gobel first
prlze, satehel; George Seufferle, second prize
elk umbrella; Mark Heydorn third prize. sill,
head cane; George Motifs, fifth prize, opera
glasses; karl Heurich, sixth prize, gold-head
cane; Henry Wildt, seventh prize, So cash
Peter Fisher, eighth prize, alarm clock; Morris
ArmbruSher. ninth prize, alarm clock; Fred
Coppes, tenth prize, 81 cash; Chr. Xander elev
eDth prize, 81 cash; Thos. VI. Steep, twelfth
prize, 81 cash; Karl Petersen, for lowest score
one negro doll
THE SEVENTH AT HONE--The New York .tl
regiment ON reaching New York last night fror.
their visit 10 Washington Were welcomed hom,
by the Goth regiment aud an immense throns
OF people and escorted TO the Sd avenue Gle
waited railroad, where they took the ears 10
their 3-fnoEy.
THE JAPANESE SALE.-Nrny OF the mos
choice pieces yet remain 10 be sold, and thoss
in search of fine goods should attend the con
Guiding sales at III n. III. AID 2:3O u. III. ~
MORROW at Dowling's-
FoUR-sToRY BUILDING FOR SALE.-Oi
Saturday afternoon, April "a, at O'Clock
Duncanson Bros. Will sell that large four-stor,
brick dwelling No. $50 Louisiana avenue, ad
joining the Gunton building This property
being near the City hail, Is admirably adapteC
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