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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-13
CITY ITEMS.


Read Following List OF wonderful bargains
SIG and Is sai 7tn street northwest: Dozen de- De,
flne dressed dolls with 6isq1e head and moving
large boxes fancy alphabet blocks lec large carr,
ages with canopy top, S3c.; fine upholstered rat
s. 50, worth "a: large express wagons s4c.: bows
soldiers outnt, plc.; 3e-inch wax or patent head
dolls, SSc., worth 81 .25; musical tops &c, worth
rose or gilt-band tea sets 81 worth g. 20: monu.
ment alphabet blocks, g. large decorated toy tea
pieces only SAC: coal hod. poker and Shovel. "a !:
2oc carts reduced to l4c.; Is key piano. SIC, May
day ride, sc, worth sl.2s: toy knives and forks
1oc, worth Csc; maJoica fruit stands SAC. !;
4-wheel wagons "a, worth soc.
Art Embroidery Material. New Goods.
Best quality Arazene, pc. per doz.
Best quality Chenille, a5c. per dor.
Embroidery Silk, ZOO shades
New Colors in Tinsel loc. per ball.
Brass, Nickle and Bronze Ornaments, 5 and loo
per doz.
Guitar Frames for decorating, a5c.
Anu large assortment of all kinds OF Art and
Decorative Material at oppenheimer's, 52s 9Th
st. n W. ST. Cloud Building.
Light, White and Delightful
Role and Bread made from ''Invincible" Flour
Try H. Price reasonable.
N. I. METzGER 4 BRO,
AZ 1th st. n ".
Fancy Leather Goods for Holiday
Presents.
Dressing Cases Combination Lap Writing Cases,
Pocketbooks, Card and Letter Cases, Bill Books,
Cigar. Cigarette and Match Cases. A large and
splendid assortment OF Dog Collars WHIPS and
Harness and many other useful goods.
ToPHAM's, l23l Pa ave. NV.
JOhnson's, Corner 18th and 4.
EXTRA FINE OYSTERS TODAY.
Lynn Ravens Blue Points and Saddle Rock and
N0rfNlkS I'm xarya 1lahl ttt aiS
largest variety of hot and cold lunch south OF
New York. Remember: None but the best Life
time experience. Ladies' large saloon attached.
New and Original
designs In Stamping at Oppenheimers, 52S 9th
SITS. u W. st. Cloud Building.
A Marvel of Beauty and Elegance,
'Opera Boquet" Cigars,
sc. straight.
1 \. I. MEr.eER BRO.
Japanese Goods
For the Holiday Trade; a large and well assorted
Stock at very low prices, at
wv MAJORS, 9TH and Ii sts. NV.
Rent Your Sewing Machines
at Oppenheimer's, 52s 9th ST. n. W. st. Cloud
Building.
Selling Ont Great bargains.
GO TO 736 9TH ST., ioungs: save % per ctOn wraps.
Heavy Saxony Wool German Hand.
and Sewing Machine Depot, eth and u.
"lOc Royal" CLUES broken china, glass, furniture
A Pure Article OF Wines or LfquOrs
at reasonable prices. Hugh j. Fegans 3O5 9th st.
Old established family liquor store. %
One Good Singer Machine, SO: one w.
q W. No. 9, $40. at AUERBAcnls. 9TH street
Fresh Attorney Butter churned every morning
and delivered I'm II Id. ward prints, 45c per 10.
Also, Cottage Cheese and Buttermilk; Sweet Milk
&c. per quart. Cream 15c.
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he AND A CONFEDERATE VETERAN NEARLY RENEW
THE LATE UNPLEASANTNESS.
Ex-Assistant Postmaster General Brady, who
has been stopping at Taylor's Hotel, Jersey City,
for several weeks was in the barroom of the hotel
Saturday night, when Major Bridgeford, attached
to the staffs OF Gems. Lee and Stonewan jackson
during the rebellion. entered, and the gentlemen
were soon engaged In conversation, the subject
being the war. The conversation resulted in a
heated discussion, and finally Gen Brady applied
the epithet "rebel" to the major
s'YOu're q sucker, and a star route sucker at
that retorted Major Bridgeford.
sYou're --- ltar," cried Gen. Brady
who aimed a vigorous blow at the majors face as
he spoke.
The blow fell short, and the major placed him.
self In lighting attitude. Gen. Brady seemed
equally willing for the fray, but others OF the
reconciliation was subsequently effected, and the
gentlemen shook hands before retiring for the
night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-13

BOYCOTTING RAILROAD.-The first case OF the
DOycOtting OF railroad in Minnesota has occurred
Last week at a meeting OF the Minneapolis job
berS Union, 1t was unanimously resolved to boy
colt the Minneapolis and Northwestern railroad,
because, as alleged, that road hiS most totally
ignored Minneapolis and the name OF that city is
omitted in all its advertisements etc. How well
the resolution is being carried out may be under
stood from the fact that since this action OF the
Minneapolis Jobbcrs not pound OF freight has
been received by the railroad company for trans
pOrtattOn. The Minnesota and Northwestern has
only been in operation for few months and the
action OF the Minneapolis men not fail to have
more or less disastrous effect upon its revenues
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How He Paid the Barber.

JAMES BOSTON CUTS AND SLABS CHARLES KELLY.
Charles Kelly, colOred barber was cut across
the nose and stabbed In the abdomen Saturday
night by James Boston, while on 7th street, be-
tween NJ and streets northwest, and seriously
injured. Kelly, 1t appears, had shaved Boston,
for which the latter owed him twenty cents, and
saturday night they met in a saloon on 9TH street
where Boston was spending money. Kelly asked
Tor the twenty cents which Boston refused to give
nlia ana said: 1.-THE only way you can get it Is to
whip III out OF me, and know you can't do that ~
Without giving Kelly chance to whip IL out OF
him. he turned upon him with an ink eraser and
across the nose. Kelly was removed to his home
In Prathers alley, where he received medical at
tendance Boston was arrested by Sergeant Shil-
ing ana OHlcer Daley, and charged in the Police
Court this morning with assault and battery with
intent 10 kin. Kelly was In court in the morning
but was advised by his physician TO 90 home and
the case was continued until Friday.
JOHN Blown JURORS DEAD-Isaac Dust, who
thed at MS residence. near Harper'S Ferry, W. Va
last Friday, at the advanced age OF sS years, was
ameinber OF the jury who convicted John Brown
was a farmer, and managed his large estate within
few years or his death, retaining his faculties to
the end. He was married twice, aud leaves large
FAMILY. j. j. Miller, another member OF that Jury
died u Few weeks before him, aged67
DIDN'T KNOW WHETHER He WAS Gritty OR
NoT.-John Brown, eolored about GO years of age
was arraigned In the Police Court this morning on
achafge OF seriously asSauiting George Matthews,
9th and Is streets southwest a week ago The
defendant said he did not know whether he was
guilty or not, as he was under the influence OF
liquor at the time The witness TESTIFIED that
he went IN the store, where he saw the Defendant,
whom he did not KNOW, and who without any
provocatfon struck him on the head with cleaver
Browp was sentenced 10 three months in 1ai.
FUNERAL OF JOSEPH BRocKs-The funeral OF
Joseph Brooks took place yesterday afternoon
from the F1fsa Baptist church on Vermont
avenue between z and streets; 1t was attended
by congregation which rlled the edtiice to over
nowing The deceased was a native OF Virginia
and settled here about the early part OF the war;
be became leader OF the colored people OF this
section For a time be was the president OF the
second ward and eighth district republican club,
ana was active In the formation of beneficial soci-
etieS among the colored people. Some years aQo
ne purchased tract OF land near Bennfng's sta
ton and engaged IL trucking and hog raising and
In this business he was quite successful He died
at Bennings ON wednesday, aged AS years The
services yesterday were conducted by Rev NesSrs.
| Lee johnson and 9; Scott, OF the Baptist church,
and j. 3. Wales and p. A. Handy, OF the Methodist
| church. Escorted by the United Aid society," OF
| which the deceased was one OF the founders, the
remains were taken TO Graceland and inferred
there.
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The Cases Against BigelOw.
ALL THE INDICTMENTS NoIJE Pyossrn

This morning in the Criminal Court the District
Attorney called attention to the remaining in
dictments against Benjamin F. BigelOw, formerly
receiving teller of the National Bank OF the Re-
public. He stated that Bigclow was convicted a
few years since on one Indictment and sentenced
TO five years in the penitentiary at Concord N H..
and after serving a number OF years he had been
pardoned. He had been appealed to, to nOlle the
remaining cases.
Mr.. Taggert stated that when the sentence was
imposed it was with the idea it would cover all
the cases.
The District Attorney said that being the case
he would, with the consent OF the court enter n
noile prOoeQlu as TO each OF the remaining cases.
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THE SOUTHERN BASE BALI LEAGUE ronr An

An Atlanta, Ga, special, Dee. IL says: it may be
said with authority that the southern league win
not play ball next season AS IL stands the league
nah, Charleston, New Orleans and Memphis. It
was expected to add one city and make league
mating center OF the league, and It has been de-
cided that Atlanta Is done with ball playing for
the present, because, as told by gentleman who
professional placing In the south. Atlanta has
always been shabbily treated by the rest OF the
leagus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-13

YOUNG BLAINE VICE PRESIDENT OF RAILROAD
James G. Blaine, jr, who Is now a reporter on the
Pittsburg Times, has been elected vice president
OF the Somerset county railroad. The road is ten
mile feeder OF the Baltimore and Ohio and runs
from Schweibinzley to Draketown. w. Schweibinz
Is president; P. Fl. Schweibinz, treasurer, and
Frank Schwe1binz, secretary. Young Mr. Blaine,s
ent and chief engineer OF the road Blatne's cleo.
ton is due to the fact OF his holding some trust
stock for the NevinS family.
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Tried to Commit Suicide.
LAWYER GARRETT SWALLOWS TWO OUNCES OF No,
VONICA

Henry D. Garrett, the New York lawyer who is
held in $4,000 bail on charge OF having
fraudulentIy appropriated S12, 600 While acting as
York, leaving Jefferson Market prison in that
city Saturday in custody to attend the ex-
animation in the case at Essex Market court
swallowed two ounces OF nuX vomica, obtained by
him from druggist, to be taken in doses OF ten
drops for some temporary Illness from which he
said he was suffering. Physicians were promptly
called In and an emetic was administered and
he was soon sufficiently well to stand the brunt OF
the examination In court. On the way to prison
Garrett handed three letters to the policeman to
Patterson, one to the public and third to Mrs.
David Garrett, 40 MoodiaWn avenue, Jersey City.
Garrett did not die and the officer refused to de-
liver the letters. The justice also refused to open
his letter,
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HOW IT ACHES.

Worn out with pain, but still compelled by stern
necessity to stand to the work before us and bea,
the pain. Relief in one minute in CUT1cURA ANTI
PAIN PLASTER for the aching sides and back the weak
and painful muscles the chest and hacking cough
and every pain and ache of daily toll Elegant new
original, speedy and infallibe. At druggists DC.
five for 81 postage free, of POTTER DRUG CHEM1
CAL Co., BOSTON. do
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SpEc1A1r1Es FoR THE Ho11nArs

SEATON PERRY,
SUCCESSOR TO PERRY BRorHERl
FANCY LINEN DAMASK LUNCH CLOTHS WITH
1ot R9 y hisS TO MICH nu3s u,,p,,rr>
TABLE CLOTHS. ALL WIDTHS AND LENGTHS
NOVELTIES IN FANCY TOWELS AND TIDES
NEW RAW SILK TABLE AND PIANO COVERS.
f mAsELEs III
LINEN AND SILK HANDKERCHIEFS
TREFOUSSE AND PERINOT'S KID GLOVES
NOVELTIES IN Isle AND SILK HOSIERY.
NEW SILK UMBRELLAS FOR LADIES AND
AND BUCKHORN MOUNTINGS AND NATURAL
WOOD STICKS, RANGING FROM 81 so TO SI2
SUPERB STOCK OF LYONS FAII.LE FRANCHISE,
SATIN DuCHESsE AND RHADAMES AT Low
LYONS PURE SILK vELvETs IN BLACK AND
ALL THE NEW COLORS, FROM a TO SO PER
NEK VIM P 3RT a}e sAGkEgs WRAPS NEWMAN
ELEGANT SEAL PLUSH SACQUES AT $50, $40
"ExTRA COOP VALUES. IN Atwood DRESS
S31DSs From 25o. 10 75c, SUITABLE FOR
NEW GHKisTAIAs cAL1coEs. pERcALEs. AND
"a SATELLITES IN FANCY GOODS FOR THE
az PLAIN FIGURES AND CORRECT PRICES.
sEAToN PERRY,
PERRY BUILDING,
r....,.,o.o Pennsylvania ave. cor. 9th Ct:
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JEHU BAKER FINED FIVE DoLLARs.-Jehu Baker,
the COngresSman-elect from the 18th Illinois dis
tr1ct, pleaded guilty In st. Louis Friday TO as
saulting j. M. Beach, a Republican reporter, a
few weeks ago, and was fined s. and costs. The
reporter did not appear against him, but a war
rant was issued upon information of the city mar
shall and the statesman entered plea OF guilty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-13

PENALTY FOR COwHIDISG A JUDGE.-The Ken
lucky court OF appeals on Saturday decided the
suit OF John j. COrnelSon against the common
wealth. This Is the case in which CorneliSOn ap-
pealed from the Judgment OF the court at Mount
Sterling, which sentenced him for three years for
superior court, who atterward committed suicide.
Cornel1s0n has been out on bail, but will now
have TO deliver himself up to the jailer OF Mont
gomery county and serve out his sentence, unless
he can obtain pardon from Gov. Knott, which, it
is said, he cannot possibly hope for.
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Charges Against Insurance Officials.
WHAT THE PROSECUTED AGENT OF AN "UNDER-
GROUND" COMPANY ALLEGES.

GROUND" COMPANY ALLEGES.
special from Oshkosh SayS:-Mrs. NJ. R. Smith,
manager Of the Oshkosh Mutual Insurance COM
pany, who is being prosecuted ut Chicago for en-
gagns ~ thu snSS ~ her p n mas
over 200 members of the board OF underwriters in
Chicago, who, she charges, have been guilty of
placing insurance Illegally. She thinks her case
will be settled, but she is determined to expose
the others. Mrs. Smith claims that she refrafned
from conforming to the laws OF Illinois on the adj
vice OF Insurance Commissioner Spooner, of Wis
cOnsin, who, she says, told her to hold on until
July.
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SOME SPECIAL BARGAINs IN GOLD WATCHEs.-La-
dies solid gold Stem-winders, So to SIS. Ladies'
solid gold ElgiI stem-winders s25. Gents solid
gold Elgin or Waltham steIl-WinderS, S2S. Fine
LAX. American Stem-winderS, $50; worth $50.
Solid silver stem-winders, $3.50. X. Harris & Co.,
A32 9TH ST.. near E.
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A FALLEN PRIESTS CRIMEs.-A dispatch from
Elmira, n. Y, says: Father Lawrence Murphy,
Households, N. Y, is found to be an Inmate of
the Massachusetts, state rerormatory Some time
ago a check was received at the Chemung Canal
Bank, this city, drawn by Father Murphy, for sew
eral hundred dollars The check was fictitious
and the bank officials set CHIEF OF Police Little on
tue track or the ex-prlest. After correspondence
at Concord, Mass, from which place he had been
sent to reformatory for fraud. He will be
learned that Murphy has been .tsilenced" by the
bishop.
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Arrangements Made by the Capitol Hill
Club-The Meeting NJ the Franklin
school.

The executive committee Of the Capitol Hill
Christmas club met at the residence OF Mr.. A. p.
Clark, 119 9Th street northeast, Saturday evening
There were present MesSls. A. p. Clark, Robert
Leitch, A. T. stuart, Horace Dodge Mrs. L. E. F.
SpOnord, Mrs George A. Hilton, Mrs. j. II. Wi1kin-
son, Mrs. A. N. Meeker, Mrs j. s. Monatt, Mrs.
James B. Davis Mrs. Thomas W. Smith, Mrs. e. A.
Hilton and Misses A. l. Grant, c. F. Boyden, Jessie
vandoren and Carrie McNeely. Mr.. A. T. Stuart
was elected secretary. Treasurer Leitch made the
following report: Amount collected last year,
$3526O; amount on hand from "a, $9l.47: total,
$444O7 Total disbursements 1856, $3O5.45; bal
ance on hand, $13862.
1t was decided to give the usual Christmas din
ner at Odd Fellows Hall, navy yard, on Tuesday,
December %, at o'clock p. m. badge OF cardi-
nal ribbon with gilt letters and brass bell was
anS Mr to
vide the same. Mr.. Horace Dodge and Miss Carrie
McNeely were appointed to secure the assistance
OF the young people in sewing badges, etc.
resolution was adopted inviting the pastors OF all
the churches on Capitol Hill to send representa-
next meeting OF the committee, to be held on
Tuesday evening next at O'Clock at which time
Chairman Clark was requested to be ready TO an
nounce all the committees. Donations OF money,
turkeys fruit, meats (cooked), cake, candies and
toys are solicited. Donations OF money may be
TO residence OF Appleton p Clark, 119 9th street
northeast Toys may be sent to Miss Vandoren,
647 East Capitol street Il Is expected that ne me
poor children. To do this will require an expendi-
ture OF between three and four hundred dollars.
THE SECOND DISTRICT CLUB.
At the meeting Of the Children's Christmas club
of the second district, at the Franklin building,
Saturday afternoon, referred to in Saturdays
STAR, the objects Of the club were stated by Mr..
Reginald Fendall, and the enrolment OF members
was begun. Each one OF the children present
paid into the treasury ten cents and received a
badge OF blue silk, bearing the letters c. C. c.,
49, In silver, and small bell at one end. The
supply Of badges was exhausted before all the
children were supplied, and the others were told
that they would receive their badges next Satur-
day. The club will give dinner and Christmas
tree to the poor children Of the city at the
National Rifles armOry, at which each child WILL
In addition TO good dinner, receive present,
a Christmas card and a box Of candy. Another
meeting OF the children Will be held next Satur-
day afternoon, at which time the walters will be
chosen and other details attended to. 1t was
arranged that children having toys for the
Christmas tree should leave them with Mrs. Ross
Perry, 1909 street, and those having clothing
12O7 n street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-13

s. RAE cos Purest Italian Olive OIL has fine
fruity flavor and makes a delicious salad Ir YOU
want TO try IL, and your dealer insists upon your
taking some other brand '.Just as good" write
direct TO Francis II. Leggett Co., the Importers,
New York CITY.
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WHERE TO Bry.-Dunn's, 81 9TH st. NV.

We aRE OFFERING 200 yds. best quality mo-
qIette carpet At s1.23 per yd-; 1000 yds. best
quality velvet carpet at 81 90 per yd; 10000 yds
tapestry brussels ut SOC. per I'd.
W. Is. MOSES 4 SON
Cor. 18th and Sts w
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TWO large black bears were captured In the
Catskills. near Big Indian, last week by the
and toilsome chase q four days and Q desperate
encounter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-13

GENUINE SEALSKiN CAPS, for boys and girls
from SSc. up. at Francs Cor. 9TH and ID StS, The
Only strictly One Price Hat and Gents Furnish
Ing Store in the city.
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He TRIED TO THRASH TIE REPORTER.-An exciting
encounter occurred in the NeW Era editorial
Sanctum, In Lancaster, Pa, about o'clock Satur-
day. Charles MacNay, a grocer, who had a fam
cied grievance against S. NJ. Sener, the court re-
porter, growing out Of suit tried in court Satur-
day In which MacNay was prosecutor, entered
the room and, with a few brief preliminary re-
marks, began an assault On Sener. Another occu-
pant OF the room went to Sener'S assistance and
he was soon joined by the employees of the CON-
posing room. Between them MacNay was very
roughly handled and was put out OF the Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-13

d. CALLAHAN will open a steam laundry at 1II7
14ih street NV. opposite the Portland on Mon
day, December 13. Satisfactory work guaranteed
AT the lowest prices
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Condensed Locals.

The funeral of the late James Bellew took place
yesterday from st. Aioysius' church, where ser
vices were conducted be Rev. Father McGurk Kit
Carson Post. No. /, c. A. r., and the Catholic
knights OF America attended In body. The re-
mains We're inferred at Mt. Oltvet.
AT the fourth quarterly conference of ASbury
m. e. Church the following persons We're elected
trustees: Geo. Parker, samuel Tyler, Jonathan
n. Hamilton, Enoch Smith. Thomas F. Bell Jack
son Deceale, samuel III. West, spencer Greene,
Henry W. Chase.
DIR. E B. Rankin was expelled from the WASH
dngt0n homeopathic Medical society at recent
meeting OF that body the cause being stated in
series OF resolutions adopted by the society to the
cure for all diseases and sold tie same thus VIC
Eating the ethics o, the society.
Maria Harris, eolored who lived at 1909 Seventh
street northwest, died suddenly Saturday night
II Is thought from congestion OF the lungs. The
coroner was notified
Mrs. Jennie Fowler willing OF Chicago sister
OF Bishop Fowler, OF the Methodist Episcopal
church, is In the city for a few days. and is con-
!ducting series OF meetings at Hamline NJ. E.
church.
The verein Bayern has elected the following off,
GERS: George Fritsch, president; George FOgle,
dore Likond. secretary; Messrs. j. Stinzing, II.
.Arnold and F. Lernhardt, financial committee, and
v. LippOld, marshal.
Saturday evening Charles p. Simms, printer
temployed at the Government Printing Office while
on his way TO his home 1T BenningS fell on the ice
near Benning's bridge and broke his right leg He
was taken 10 Providence hospital
A fire In house No. 2111 G street northwest, about
40 O'clock SATURDAY night, damaged the house and
Is owned by Mr. C. p Graham and occupied by Dr.
Samuel Stevens.
Major Moore issued his first general order to the
police force saturday. restoring belts and clubs for
night duty.
Rev. john A. de Ruyter, of st. Augustines
church, 18th street. has received orders from Su-
perors ia England TO start for Cashmere in north
tern British India.
John 4. Cook lodge, No. 10, F. A. A. NJ, met De-
rcemDer 9th, and elected the following officers: H.
N. smith, w. NJ; Dorsey f. Seville 5. W.: Alex.
fPeyton, j. W; VIM Matthew'S treas; Joseph III.
SHarrls. Secy.
Policy holders in the National Mutual and Life
insurance association see notice OF meeting else
where.
Denis de clothes, but dey's gone changed de
boy on me, said Nellie Hammack, a colored wit
Ness In the Police Court to-day, in the case OF
Moses Brent, cOlOred, charged with larceny The
Case was dismissed.
In the Criminal Court this morning James HILL
indicted Tor second offenSe petit larceny was re-
taSe, the district attorney entering nolle pros.
VIII Brough was arrested Saturday night for
being dlsorderiy in East Washington, and when
locked up he cursed every body i'll the station
IAls morning Judge Smell lined him s. for being
Glsoruery On the street, and so for swearing in
the station.
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The Washington Monument Elevator.
IT Is IN READINESS TO HOIST sIGHTsEERs, BUT THERE
IS NO MONEY TO RUN 1T.
The work OF Transforming the Washington mon
ment elevator into passenger car, and that OF
putting In new boiler and laying connecting
pipes from the boiler house to the monument
have both been completed. The contracts had so
far been completed as to permit OF practical test
OF the boiler and elevator about two weeks ago.
which proved satisfactory. Since then the finish
ing touches have been made and the contracts
closed. 1t is not intended to run the elevator at
all until Congress appTOprfateS funds for the pur
pose. The engine has been carefully creased and
partially taken apart, In view OF a probable long
spell OF idleneSS.
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FrRNrrURE.-Dunn's, 31I 7th st. INV.
LOUNGES, 81. Dunn's, 81 9TH st. NV.

UNTIL. FrRTBER NOTICE, our store will be omen
until pm X. Harris a Co., jewelers. 432 It'll Sc
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WANT EXTENSION TABLES. $50. Dunn,s.

Observation-Disclosures made equally as well In
rainy as in clear weather. GEO PRINCE
corner 1Ith street and Pennsylvania avenue.