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CASH DISCOUNT FOR 80 DAYS
Hardwo9ds 10 per cent off market prices
georgia r loorlng 10 per cent on market prices.
georgia Dimension 40 per cent off market prices
rNiIsinia Josts ~ per Cent OF market prices
SIsinia iooriig per cent Oh market prices
Virginia Mainscoting 10 per cent OH market prices
XWntginia faTtition ~ Der cent oh market prices
WMte ilne shelving per Cent OF market pieces
" mite zine Casing per cent on market prices.
prices. - ~
Aaeing made arrangements for all my mill work In
SiuoIhg sash, boors Blinds. Mouldings and Trim
1uiLss am prepared 10 give yor figures all wood
material required in building, and viii estimate the
building. - -
Hoping To share part OF your orders will endeayor
10 please you II quality and promptnesa
WIN. X MCLEAN.
% 18th aud h streetx
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DECISION IN THE SQUIER CAsE-Yesterday
afternoon, in the Court In General Term, argu-
ments in the case OF Wilson (receiver OF SQuier
4 Coz agf. A. b. Grunweii ct al.-biiI 10 set
aside conveyance from SQuier to Grunwell. aud
that The property should be included In the as
cts of SQuier 4 Co., were concluded. The court
affirmed the decree OF the court below, dismiss-
ing the bill and an appeal was taken to the Su-
preme Court OF the United States.
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Killed by FAN.

MAN PRECIPIrATED FROM ROOF.
Edward Wilson, coiored, while at work tear
ing down an old building at 32d and P streets,
West Washington, this morning, fell from the
root, distance Of thirty feet, and broke his
neck. The coroner gave q certificate OF acci-
dental death, ana the body was removed to his
home, In ROssiyn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-02-18

The LEGAL RESIDENCE OF INTERIOR De-
PARTMENT CLERKs.-The Secretary Of the In
terror is receiving Acknowledgements of the re-
celpt OF the annual department register pub
lsheo by that department from members of
Congress and others, who endorse its utility es-
geclaliy as 1T gives the states and Congressional
districts from which employees are appointed.
that employees should be charged to states and
districts in which they have bona fide legal
residence 1t has been found that notwitn-
standing such care and orders, some employees
ether knowingly or unknOw1ngIy, have given
tnelr residences in states and districts where
they never lived.
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Washington News and Gossip.

GovERNs ENT RECEIPTS Internal revenue,
1884, 313; customs, 81, O39,O2
THE q. s. s. VANDALIA was put in commits
sion at the Portsmouth, N. h, navy yard on
the 18th inst
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-02-18

THE FISH COMMISSION STEAMER ALBATRoss
lett the Washington navy yard yesterday for
Norfolk and the Bahamas
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From wall street To-day.

NEW YORK, Feb 1S.-The stock market
opened active and decidedly weak this morn
ing, first prices showing losses ranging from "a
to Ia per cent, the latter Pacific Mail and
Union Pacific. Alter the opening the market
Maj, deveioped sneciai weakness deciinins IL
per cent in the first few minutes, Lackawanna
lost n and Jersey Central IS: A rally then fol-
above the opening except for Pacific Mail
The market then became more quiet and
there was a reaction OF small fractions, but at
IL O'Clock it is moderately active and steady
at q shade above first prices, while Northern
Pacific preferred showsan advance of 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-02-18

LIVERPOOL, Feb. 1S.-The British steamer
Oxenholme, at this port from Baltimore, lost %
head Of cattle on the passage.
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Death Of Manager John Kicks ably.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1S.-John Rickaby mana
ger OF the Lyceum theater, died this morning
at twenty minutes after s O'Clock.
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Point for OleOmargarine Men.
DISCOVERY WHICH MAKES PROF. TAYLoR'S
BUTTER TEST ALMOST USELESS


COLUMBUS, O., Feb 1S.-It is announced that
Prof. Weber, of the chair of agricultural chem
istry, state university, has just made an i'm
portant discovery in chemistry i'm connection
with the microscopic tests to distinguish oeo-
margarine from butter. Recently DIR. Thomas
Tay Tor, of the department of agriculture. an
nounced at a meeting of mIcroscopists that
butter placed under microscope showed
round crystals marked by plain cross which
could be found nowhere else. When the polar
ers are used with the microscope these butter
crystals, which are in reality only globules of
tat, show four parts each. two green and two
yellow. the chemical test to distinguish be-
tween butter and oleomargarne is very deli
cate, the only difference between the material
matters appreciabe TO chemists being that
butter contains small amount of butyric acid
which is lacking in the oieomargarine. This
test is not always successful, and the differ
ence WAS likely TO be washed out by enterpris-
ing oleomargarine manu- iacturers DIR. Taylors
discovery was heralded far and wide, and the
test adopted where known. Prof Weber
has discovered that the mixing of a little water
and salt with the oleomargarne a process il
always undergoeS causes the bogus butter TO
develop under the microscope exactly such
Crystals found i'm the legitima tie article
and the same result can be obtained with pure
tallow treated in like manner. This discovery
destroys in a great measure the usefulness of
Dr. Taylor's discovery and strengthens the DO
sition OF the oleomargarine manufacturers.
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Strike OF Southern Pacific Brakemem.
NO FREIGHT TRAINS RUN OUT OF HOUSTON

HoUSroN. TEX. Feb. 1S.-The brakemeu on
the third division of the Southern Pacific rail-
road quit work here yesterday, in sympathy
with the striking brakemen at New Orleans.
They make the same demands as the Gretna
strikers, and have sent word to the latter to
hold out until their requests are granted. No
freight trains left Houston yesterday. How far
west the strike extends is not yet known, but
the indications point that il will extend through
to San Francisco. The engineers and fremen
strongly sympathize with the brakemen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-02-18

The POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT EXPLAINS
Ii has been published that the Postmaster Gen.
eral has been issuing commissions to presiden-
tal postmasters since the Senate has been in
session. and that in consequence the Senate
VIII refuse to confirm such appointments. At
the Post Office department STAR reporter was
tod to-day that a few days before the Senate
met the President appointed some twenty-five
postmasters to fill vacancies caused by the ex-
ments were made prior to the converting of the
senate the commissions were not prepared and
signed until some days after the Senate met.
III is stated that no appointments have been
made since the Senate met
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-02-18

VIRGINIA POSTMASTERS. - The following
fourth-class postmasters were appointed to-day
In Virginia: Mrs. Nettie Naylor, Bears, Rock
ingham county: B. r. Bryant, Koskoo, South
anpton county; Mrs. s. h. Lewis, Lynnwoodi
Rockingham county
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-02-18

THE MCCULLOUGH SrArUE-Mr. w. F. john
son, of Philadelphia, the executor of the late
John Mccullough, the actor, is expected to visit
Washington In day or two to consult with
friends Of the deceased in relation to q monu
Sherman, Blackburn and Cameron. Attorney
General Garland, Justice Miller, and other
prominent men are interested in the matter.
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GOLDEN CROSS CONCERT,II

GOLDEN CROSS CONCERTuI
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH,
FEBRUARY 22D,
By the following ell known talent:
DIR. j. ". BischOn. Miss Katie Scott,
Miss ulalIe bonner, Mr. L J. Whippie,
Dir. Wren y Young. Mr. Ernest Lent,
Mr.. W. WaIdeCker Franz Abt Club
TICKETS, 80 CENTS
Fllis & Co.'S NO ezra charge for reserved seats
fl3-St
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FI>HE SCOTT ART GALLERY,
WILLARD'S HALL.
4-3m Can be rented for frst-class Entertainments
WALTERS' GALLERIES. BALTIMORE. WILL
w be open all WEDNESDAY ~ from LIST Feb until
LIST May and I'D Feb, Easter Monday and all the
saturdays of Aprii. Tickets admission be or
CeTed purchased the Office Poor cia-
ton, corner Charles and Saratoga sts Mount Vernon
Hotel. Mccartney = Charles st: Myers dedan, 40
Charl+s ST; tsOSman's. harIes and Mulberry SITS:
Moo Ss, Howard AMI Madison sts.: Beams. Charles
snd Eead SITS. Bendannls. Isl West baltimore
f3-Swx
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A Lively Breach of Promise Suit.
MISS WEBSTER SUES FOR $4,000 IN THE
MORNING AND GETS VERDICT FOR $1,000
BY SUNSET.
COLUMBUS, O., Feb. 1S.-The quickest trial on
record for breach of promise was begun and
ended here yesterday. Anna Webster, of Nor
gan county, visited here in 1884 and met Geo.
Williams, a wealthy farmer, of Lockbourne.
heard Of his marriage to another just as she was
making her own wedding dress. She sued for
$4,000, using his letters for evidence. The
case was commenced yesterday morning, and
the jury gave q verdict for SO, 400 by sunset.
Williams made no answer.
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AMONG THE Presidents CALLERS TO-DAY
We're Senators Mcpherson and Sawyer, Repre-
sentatives Green, Fuller, Lyman, Frederick,
Stone, Lehlbach, Wilkins, with Messrs. Greer
and Van Voorhees,, of Ohio; Matson, Pidcock,
haley haley, ODonnei, Hires, Curtin, Ketchum,
Burns, with Col. VIM. H. Philips, of Missouri,
and Tarsney, Adjutant General Drum, James
Hall, Of Albany, and Frank A. Rhodes, of
, 1886-06-24

A bright and ruddy-faced messenger
boy swung himself on to "A Seventh
avenue car ut Park place md a reporter
questioned him about his work. al like 1t
pretty well" he said. "The pay is not big,
but the overs are immense. Don't you
know what overs arel Why, it's when a
man gives you half u dollar and the charge
for his message Is only twenty-five. o,
my, that's nothing. | had a man give me
Il dollar the other day for n ~ cent mes
sage. You see 1t was to his girl, and he
told me particular not to give 1t to any
body but her, and he told me she was ex-
pecting me, and would wear a blue ribbon
on her neck, and II anybody came for the
message who didn't nave II blue ribbon /
vas not to give 1t. Say, that was funny,
though. When | got up to the girls hous
she came TO tho door. My but she was O
sumner, all silk and lace, but marry blue
ribbon. | asked her name. and she said
that was her, and | looked right sharp al
her neck aud said there must be some mis-
take. She put her hand up to her neck
and flushed. Then she said: Excuse me
a moment, and away she went. She came
back presently with n blue ribbon on, and
a quarter in her hand. We make about
81 to s. "A week, on the straight. My
overs last week were sll. It's only II
O'Clock now, | guess, and I've mad ~
cents TO-DAY. New York Tribune.
, 1886-06-24

Among the upper classes In France
there is "A notable stagnation just now in
the marriage market, the supply of mar
riageable girls being altogether in excess
of the demand. What are the causes of
thisi The Figaro of course makes the
republic responsible. Young men of good
family have no longer anything to do-for
they will not serve SO slow n form of gov.
eminent. Besides, most civil service up
pointments are now entirely closed to the
Conservatives. In France. unfortunately,
the aristocracy has no taken to trade, as
in England; while the bar and other
learned professions are o~verstocked.
French mothers, meanwhile, are too wise
TO give their daughters to idle men, and
many Of them, therefore, never go or at
all. Not, however. hat the young ladies
themselves are entirely free from bla me
The French girl OF the period is too fond
of luxury and comfort, and does not care
to leave the parental nest Of roses for the
struggles and trials of married life.
When we were young. young folks Were
less calculating; N knee better how to
love. We were sometimes deficient in fore
sight, but youth and love balanced our
budgets.-Cor. Figaro.
, 1886-06-24
BELLIES OF THE TURF.
The Horscy Side of New York Feminine
Socicty-Kissing the Winner.

TX the winner.
1t has been very amusing to witness ut
the races this year the changed attire and
manners of the New York society girls
who have attended them. Tit costumes
seen. when not concealed by an English
cover coat have been strikingly mnnnish
in cut and material. %Stand-up collars,
with edges turned slightly down, cuta-
way coats, leaving exposed n small ex-
panse of shirt bosom, regular mems era
watts, with little horsey pins and cuffs with
link sleeve buttons completed these coz
tunes. Before the races these sporty
young aides invariably visited the sad
ding paddock, investigated the steeds
that were to run with seemingly practiced
eyes, and loudly criticised their points
with the nonchalance and apparent
knowledge of professional jockeys.
Another noticeable feature of this years
races has been the open manner in which
the society girls present had INDUCED in
betting upon them. Since New York so
ciety began to consider 1t a fashionable
thing to attend the races its feminine
member have wagered more or less on
the sly, but up till recently it has not been
considered good form" to place any more
substantial stakes upon favorite steeds
han the always desirable gloves
and the toothsome candies. But all
hat is changed, and at the
Cedarhurst races this spring young girls,
maidens, and matrons could be seen on all
sides making books" among themselves
or sending obedient SWANS to buy g tick
cts for them in the French pools, and their
pleasure when they won and their chagrin
when they lost was in no way concealed.
The chief topic of discussion among them
going to the races were the chances OF this
and that horse and the amount of their
losses or gains on their return home.
The lunch is OF course an important
feature Of a-day ut the races, and the
parties who drive over from Hampstead in
four-in-hands find an especial enjoyment
in this part OF the days proceedings.
Champagne is never as sparkling as when
served ON n coach-top after a dusty drive,
and with the accompaniment OF n jolly
party of friends and chicken salad, ices,
aud other concomitants of an a~lfresco re
past such as n coach lunch provides, are
always particularly enticing at such
times.
The trip to the races Is not complete to
the minds OF most the society girls who
attend them, without a visit to the stables
to inspect the winning horse, and fire.
quently when one OF these young ladies
has won any considerable stake on any
one racer she does not hesitate to kiss the
successful steed. BY next year it will
probably be in order for these sporting
maidens to embrace tn, jockey also, but
thus far she has drawn the line at the horse.
In consequence OF the adoption of this
custom the stables near the club house at
Cedarhurst have more or less the appear
ance of n reception for an hour following
the races. From present appearances the
go. ..t-l.t go. 81. L. ...1. sl,t tlAA
feminine portion Of New York society will
nave Il race course and contests of its own
some day ~ York Cor. Globe Demo
cruf
, 1886-06-24

Col. Bob" Ingersoll has never been a
hotel clerk, but he seems TO understand
what every traveller demands OF the much
abused attache In the Office OF the inn. In
sending his regrets to the dinner Of the
Hotel Mems association he wrote; Hop
ing thai the inventive genius OF the
country will finally build hotels with only
front rooms with southern exposure, raise
cattle entirely composed OF tenderloin,
chickens all breast and fish without
bones, produce eggs that grow fresher
AS the years roll by. and, in addition to
all this. put in operation some scheme for
funding bills on long time at a lower rate
Of interest, with breakfast, dinner, supper,
and lodging coupons attached. / remain,
n always nave been, yours X. G. Inger-
soll.'-Chlcago Tribune.
, 1886-06-24

and what the small sun of twenty fiv,
cents will do if properly invested. ASK
any person the question, what is the dear
est and most precious thing to you, and
the answer is most universally the same
life and health. Where, then, is twenty.
five cents or any other sun more powerful
or valuable to YOU. than in saving life.
That il the precise cost of n bottle Of
Chamberlain Collie. Cholera and Diar
rhea Remedy, the great life saver. 1t i,
made for bowel complaints and nothing
else, and is pleasant to take and certain tc
cure. Sold by w. N. Hunt.
, 1886-06-24

ID. A. Bradford, wholesale paper deal.
er, of CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, writes that he
was seriously afflicted with a severe cold
that settled on his lungs; had tried many
remedies without benefit. Being induced
to try DR.. Kings New Discovery for con
sumption, did so and was entirely cured
by use of a few bottles. Since which
time he has used il in his family for all
coughs andcolds with best results. This
is the experience of thousands who have
been saved by this wonderful discovery.
Trial bottles free at w. N. Hunts drug
afora
, 1886-06-24

A small Waterbury lad said to II police.
man the other day; III you see a ladder
up TO my bedroom window to night please
don't say anything or take II down. \ lot
of us boys are going to sleep together to-
night and get an early start to see the cir
Gus come In town, and | want to get out of
the house on the sly" The policeman 4.
said to nave be-h worthy uf the cOnfdrno,
thus placed Ia m.-Chicago Herald
, 1886-06-24
N,' 1s %' ;;,,,,

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CuRA, The great Skin Cure and CUTICURA
SOAP, an exquisite skin Iieautiner. externally.
and ~CurIcURA ~RtsoLNTNT. the new Blood
Purifier. Internally.
, 1886-06-24
loo Doses

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and Is is an unanswcrablc argument as to
the strength and positive economy OF this
great medicine. Hoods Sarsaparilla is made
OF roots, herbs, barks, etc, long and favorably
known for their power in purifying the blood /;
and in combination, proportion, and process.
Hoods s%arsaparilla is peculiar to Itself.
For economy and comfort we use Hoods
Sarsaparilla." Mrs. c. BREWSTER. Buffalo.
Hoods Sarsaparilla takes less time and
quantity to show its effect than any other
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, 1886-06-24

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For sale by w N. Hunt.
, 1886-06-24

I have been afiilcted since last March with a
skin disease the doctors called Eczema. My
lace was covered with scabs aud snr, :. and the
itching and burning were almost unbcariblr.
recommended. | concluded To give them u trial.
using the CUTIcURA and CurItURA soar eN-
ternally, and kFsoLvFNr Internally for four
months. | call myself cured. In gratitude for
which | make this public statement
Mrs CLARA A FREDERICK
ntoAp pupoK HoSN
, 1886-06-24

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should
always be used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, soitens the gums, al
lays the pain, cures wind collie, and is the
best remedy for diarrhca. twenty-five
cents II bottle.
, 1886-06-24
PRIZE, $75,ooo.
100, 900 Tickets at Five Dollars Each.
Fractions, in Fifths in proportion.


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Application for rates to clubs should be made
only to the office of the Company In New Or
leans.
For further information write clearly, giving
full address.
Postal Notes. Express Money Orders, or New
York Exchange in ordinary letter. Currency by
express tat our expense) addressed
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Or NJ. A. DAUPHIN. Washington, d. C..
Make P. o. Money Orders payable and
address Registered Letters TO
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, 1886-06-24
sCALr. FACE. EARS AND WICK

| was afflicted with Eczema ON the Scalp.
Face, Ears and Neck. which The drugs 1T where
! got your remedies pronounced une Of the
worst eases that had come under his notice He
advised me To try your CurICLRA ~RraEpIFs,
and after five days use my scalp ana past ri my
week TO have my ears. neck and the other
part Of my face cured
HERMAN SI.ADE
ip0 4 fru SrpEEr NEkN NApa
, 1886-06-24

Must MeWorffe The ConstItutIon-
The girls In the public schools Of Brook
Ign are compelled to commit to memory
the Constitution OF the United States.
, 1886-06-24

CurIcuRA stands at the head Of lis class es-
p~eclally Is this the ease with the Cu1ICuRA
SOAR Have bad an unusually good sale this
summer, owing To the prevalence of an agra
waited form OF Itch through some localit rs In
the country. In which the CuuIcuRA REMEDIES
proved satisfactory
W l. HARDIGG. Druggist
, 1886-06-24

Fine display Of ball programmes at the
Leader Office.
, 1886-06-24

Our captain was for taking the entire
lot on board and delivering them to the
first British cruiser we should meet. The
owner would not hear of 1t. He was will
ing to take the gold. Then both began to
question the Dagoes.
allow long nave you been in that boat"
said the captain.
""Twenty-eight days.
where did you take to herr
AT Inhambanc.'
WHAT DO you mean to say you
started out to cross the western ocean in
that boat with all those children
such was he fact. They had rowed
away from the coast almost unde the jib-
boom OF a British cruiser, with fifty
slaves on board, the oldest OF whom was a
girl not above 10. Ten OF the children
had died from exposure and i'll treatment
Tine boat was just twenty four feet long
over all. seven feet wide, and three feet
nine inches deep. Their supply of water
had run so low that for several days only
about fOur tablespoonfuls had been given
10 the children three times n day. | have
read that in their native jungles these
hillrcn drank n gallon or more of water
sdny. You can imagine their sufferincs
ludcr that boiling sun with only half a
.Yicupful in twenty flour hours. The up
ll II an WAS lnhl We kuNt lntnl dll
NY wanted, saw hat every child had all
ouuli drink safely for once at least, and
90 Ieaded off on our course The sight
muse children almost made n mutiny
hen 1t was learned that they were to be
tn in the boat. but then 1t was some
thing akin TO crime against the flag in
those days to express abolition senti-
mcnts, and the anger OF the men soon
prssed away"
WAS the boat ever heard OF again.
ayes, she LANDED at Bahia about two
weeks later, having lost five more OF the
children. Those three Dagoes were
counted heroes there, so Mr.. Edward Por-
ter, the British consel at Bahia, told our
captain when we stopped there for a re-
turn cargo Of coffee. They had crossed
the Atlantic in the smallest boat that had
ever tried the passage, and had landed as
large a proportion OF their cargo as the
biggest vessels usually did. The children
were sold at a net profit OF about 500 each,
the market being rather brisk when they
arrived. To appreciate the strides OF civ.
i~lization during recent years one has only
to consider that such things happened
only twenty-eight years ago."-New York
sun.
, 1886-06-24
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