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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-07
Another Great Special Sale

Another Great Special Sale
At The FAIR. sl2 It'll st. NV.
For Tomorrow. December Sth. 1888.
Colored or Crystal Glass Gas Globes, only i5c,
Large Notified Cocoa Door Mats. only Csc.
Chiidren's Portfolios, with writing material,
only Sc.
,Breech-loading Air Rifles, with 100 shots dart,
and targets, only CSC. This 10 undoubtedly the
best toy gun made.
Child's Large Rocking Chair; has perforated
seat and back; only sc.
Pantaloon Regulator, only 23c.
Extra Large Iron-Axle Wagon. only 69c.
Walnut Backing Cases. only S9c.
BY particular request of our many patrons.
we will again offer our handsome oxidized
brass trimmed for only S1.19; worth S2.4S.
We have just received crates each of Decor
ated English China Dinner. Tea, and Chamber
sets that should have been here six weeks ago
As we haven't the room to place them we will
offer them for tomorrow only at the following
exceptionally low prices:
Dinner and Tea set combined. neat, delicate
patterns; has $50 pcs; only S12.39.
Tea sets complete only S2.97.
Chamber sets complete only s1.96.
The FAIR, S12 It'll st. NV,
frankie q Co.,
1 Proprietors.
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n Libel.
From Anarc,

Au1ef1C6.
Scribleigh-"Ruins I'd! Ruined! What's the
use of fellow trying to earn an honest living
by writing2"
Scrawleigh-"What's the matter, old man2'
Scribleigh-"You know my latest novel, Her
Blighted LoveT 1 was depending ON the
royalties to get an overcoat."
enthusiastically"
scribleigh-"Well, here's a criticism saying
its morale is unexceptional.' I won't get
enough to buy a collar-button."
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Boys listers, at Barnum's.

sCRIBNERs LEST BUrTERINE, 1928, 329, $50
Center Market center of fish aisle. Look for the
decorated stalls. Table rolls and prints. 20
cents pound. Cooking. 15c. pound Serb
ner's Butterine can be obtained only at above
stalls or at his branch, 46I G street northwest.
Don't be Iaisled by INSCRIPTIONS parties, who
admit their inability 10 cope with US by telling
you. Yes, this is Scriberners," or Its all the
same thing ETC.. etc. The law compels every
dealer to stamp his name on the wrappers, and
IL you want satisfaction. or your money re-
funded, see that your wrappers contain the
name of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-07

Inc FOLLOWING List Contains the great
est bargains ever before offered in this city and
can only be had tomorrow at S. w. Augenstein's,
s17, S19 and S2l It'll st.n.w.: Japanned chamber
pals, 14c.; large gilt picture frames, &c. a
bargain at &c.; half doz. goblets, 2ic; cylinder
writing desks, 90. SO, regular price, 81 50; Hol-
land window shades, with spring rollers, dc.
large lined rattan doll carriages, with para
soils, S1.53, worth 50; decorated tea and dinner
setts, combined, 100 pieces; S10.97, worth
$40; decorated toy tea sets, 47c., worth
81; new shape decorated dinner and
tea sets, combined, S156S, worth $50:
half dozen Rogers tea spoons, &c., worth 50;
extension brass library lamps, S1.93 worth "a;
velocipedes. Sl.97; SOC. box tenpins, 19c.; satin
and plush lined rattan doll carriages, with satin
parasol, S2.53 worth SIS; large wash tub, SO
clothespins, wash board and clothes line. ESQ., /;
decorated chamber sets, new designs, s.. SO,
worth $780, handsome decorated tea sets,
new patterns, 81 pieces, 1888, worth $40; PAX
80 paintings, with wide gold frames, S1.19,
worth So; As sheets shelf paper, 7c.; soc. dolls,
only &c.; 9Sc dolls reduced to AGO.; 81 4S dolls,
reduced to SIC.
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THn Pam Tnuru

II that Hoods sarsaporilla has cured Thousands Of
people who suffered severely with rheumatism. It
neutrsses the tactic acid in the blood which causes
those terrible pains and sches and also ytslixes and
enrches the blood thus preventing the recurrence Of
the disease These facts warrant in urging you II
You suffer with rheumstism. 10 give Hoods Sarsapa-
rills trial.
II had Rheumatism 90 that when sat or Laid down
could hardly Get up. Hoods Sarsaparla has almost
cured me-" p. CARNEs, Gallon, O.
N. B. II you make mp your mind TO try Hood's sar-
saparilla do not be induced to take any other.
HOODS sARsAPARILLA
Sold By AL drugsists eli sx for 86. Prepared only
BY G. HOOD Co. Apothecsries. Lowell. NasA
3 100 DosEs ONE DOLLAR
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The LOYAL LE0yoS.-The District of Column
Loyal Legion Of the United States held their
regular monthly meeting Wednesday evening,
and enjoyed the customary luncheon at The
rooms OF the United Service club. The attend
ance was large, among the more prominent
officers present being Gen. Schofeld, Senator
Henderson, and Senator Hawley. Col L. ID.
Bumpus was elected q member Of the COM
mandery, and an original poem ON the death
Of Gen. Sheridan was read by Lieut.. W. H
Michael
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Forgotten Days.

From the New York SUM-
"Pa," inquired Bobby, whats the meaning
Of pluribus unum?"
"Oh, it's Latin phrase, Bobby. I used to
know when was at college, but a man is apt
to forget most that he learned at college when
he gets to be as old as am"
Just then a procession Of college students
passed the door shouting vociferously: ''Rah,
Rah, Rah!' Tiger" yelled the old man, and
he broke both suspenders before he reached
the gate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-07

CANE TO Hrs FORMER SLAVES ASSISTANCE
Henry II. Jackson. a colored Pullman car por-
ter, who attempted to shoot an officer and several
other persons on Thanksgiving eve while he
was intoxicated, was arraigned for trial in
Jersey City yesterday. He was defended by Law
yer Montieth, OF South Carolina who saws that
he owned Jackson during slavery days. The law
yer, upon hearing Of Jackson's difficulty, be-
came interested and came on to intercede for
him: Jackson pleaded to the charge of SIM
pie assault, and was fined S15, which was paid
by the LAWYER -
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Lennalf NOtnac |!

Don't blame the typo; it's our fault. OF
course it means Canton Flannel, and refers to
our Soc. Drawer, with reinforced seat clinched
buttons and double seams. A model of strength
and beauty. FRANC,
One-Price Halter and Furnisher,
Corner 7th and ID streets
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Narrow Escape,

MR.. JOHN FULLER STRUCK BY LOCOMOTIVE.
MIR. John Fuller, in the employ of the indie
pendent ice company, nearly lost his life yes
terday at the 10th street crossing of the Bal
timore and Potomac railroad. He was struck
by an engine and his head was badly cut
engine to 9th street. To-day he was as well
as'can be expected.
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CITY AND DISTRICT.
AMUsE1IENTS TO-NIGHr,

CoxoREaArroNALC HURcz.-Lectureb by Daniel
Dougherty.
NArIoNAL--"A Parlor Match"
ALBAUaH's.-Mrs. Potter in Lady Of Lyons"
PASoRAMA.-"Battle of Shiloh"
HARRIs'.-'Waifs of New York"
KERSAN's.-Muldoon's combination.
GLosE.-yariety.
WILLARD HALL.-Prof Carpenter
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CITY ITEMS.


Coffees, Teas, Chocolates, &c.
The finest and freshest Coffees in the city,
and at the lowest prices. Old Govt Java. SOC.
Mocha and Java, 30c.; Splendid Coffee. Csc. /;
Good Coffee 20 and DC. per pound. Customers
come from every section of the city to purchase
these elegant Coffees. You come and try them.
Delightful Mixed Tea. SOC. h.; Good Mixed
Tea, 40c. h.; Finest Goshen Table Butter. SOC.
lb. A car load of very fine Burbank Potatoes.
Extra Fine Sugar-cured Meats by the piece or
cut. Full line of Groceries at the very lowest
prices. NJ. & p. MErzoER,
All 18th St NV
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ROCHESTER LAMPS, at Shedd 4 Bros.
5000 PEOPLE MADE HAPPY
]. HAMBrRGER & SoSs.


And the good work goes steadily on. A week
ago We had fire at our store. and after having
Fixed up insurance matters with the UNDER
writers We advertised the sale Of every garment
in our establishment at one-hak % price.
To-day this sale is the talk of the town, far and
near the sensation of the hour. The reason is
apparent. People are awake to the fact that
dollars saved are dollars made. just think of
buying $40 overcoats of Hamburger's own re-
liable make for $40, SIS suits for S12.5O, and
50 on. Every garment at positively half price.
Our mems oyercOats are all cut from the finest
Fabrics and trimmed in the most elaborate
manner. Every garment made by a first-class
1ourneyman tailor. and perfect fitting. Storm
overeoats are going like hot cakes at half
original price. Cape coats cut in two. Sack
and eutaway frock suits as good as can be made
to order, all at half price. Our guarantee: To
return money TO any purchaser who il
dissatisfied with his bargain. holds good.
Owing 70 the rush yesterday we were
compelled to lock our doors several times dur.
ing the day, SO We would advise all who can
come during the morning to do so and avoid
the afternoon rush.
l. HAMBURGER & Sons
Reliable ClOtliers,
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BOYS Cape Overcoats, at Barnum's.

LADIES solid gold stem-winding watches,
hunting cased; a really good article; els. ia
coBs BROTHERS, 1923 Penn. ave.
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The Bigger Half.

From the New York sun.
Bobby" said his mother, "did you give
half Of the orange to your little sister,"
sob, yes. ma. 1 gave her more than that"
replied Bobby with generous air.
did you, indeed, Bobby? Why, that was
very nice of you"
"Yes, ma, sucked the juice out and gave
her all the rest"
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JOhnson's Oysters, 9th and E sts.
Ferd. Franks "Pickings,o

We offer. for tomorrow and Monday, Gents
Fine Calf Boots, worth %, for Sl.75; Ladies'
$3.50 Hand-sewed Wool-lined Shoes, for 9s cts. |;
Ladies' s1.0O Wool-lincd Slippers, for IS cts.
Ladies' and Misses Lambs Wool Insoles. for
Is cts. At either store-1606 14th street north
west or 1913 Pennsylvania avenue southeast. l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-07

Wilson Pure Rye Whisky is of splendid
quality and is suitable for either medicinal or
social purposes. We recommend it as the best.
N. & P METzGER,
All 1th st. NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-07

DRoPsY and all kidney diseases yields quickly
to the new treatment by Electropoise. Ladies
suffering from any cause cured with the Elec-
tropoise. The Electropoise is for weak men.
Dr.. HARVARD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-07

PURE russell CIDER, fresh made every day,
at WAITNEY's, All Penn. ave. NV.
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HE1LBRUN's GREAT SHOE SALE is L

HEuBRUN's GREAT SHOE SALE is the center
Of attraction.
First Glass Shoes at low prices.
S3.25 will buy IS Ladies' Button.
S2.95 fair-stitched Dongola, worth "a.
S2.23 Ladies' 80 Kid Button.
S1.95 Goat and Kid, worth $3.50.
S1.4s Flexible Button. worth q.
Gents IS Hand-sewed Caters $3.50.
Gents $3.50 Waukenphast S1.95.
Boys and Misses Shoes very low.
Rubber Boots and Arctics, all sizes.
L. HEMBRUN,
4O2 It'll St
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S27.5O WILL buy a handsome hand painted
porcelain dinner set worth $40, containing 127
pieces, at T. GoLDscHM1D's, 10O7-100s st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-07

Samstag & Co. will continue the auction
sales of Toys, Dolls and Fancy Articles, every
day at 10 o'clock a. m. and 730 p. m, until
further notice. Private customers and retail
dealers attended to at all hours. d7&l0
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w1xoN's Saturday. 500 9th street.-Sirloin
steak, lbs 25c. Round, 10c. Pork, sausage,
lard, 1Oc. Good N. Y. butter, Csc. Poultry,
Vegetables, fruits.
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JOhnson's Oysters, 9th and SITS.
New York Variety Store,

JOhnson's Oysters, 9th and SITS. 2
New York Variety Store,
1895 and 1897 It'll st. NV,
Will Sell at its Opening Tomorrow only
IS pcs. Decorated Cups, Saucers, and Plates
for 90c.
10 pcs. Decorated Chamber sets. styles for
s1.9S.
IL pcs. Decorated Cups and Saucers for 45c
II pcs. fine Decorated China Chamber sets,
including Jar, $685. these sets are sold for Sl1.
IL pcs. plain White Chamber sets. including
jar, S3.49: worth $3.50.
Large covered Vegetable Dishes, 80 to 35c. |;
worth so to roc.
French China Fruit Plates, CSC. per doz.;
worth $3.50.
Powell e. Bishops English Goods at half value.
2, 8, and 4-qt Coffee Boilers. TO- II, and 1Sc.
8, 10, and l2-qt Dish Pans, 8, 10. and 15c.
Block Tin Dish Pans. 10. IS. 20, 25c.
Pudding Pans, 3, 5, and 10c.
Handled Cups aud Saucers, 25c. per doz.
All sizes Carpet lacks, 1c. per paper.
Coal Rods, l5c. each; and thousands of other
bargains equally as low.
A. Nj. HUDSON, Proprietor.
Sufferers from any Chronic Disease use
Electropoise. 3
All Diseases of the throat and larynx.
from a light Initiative cough to the chronic
obstinate catarrh cured or-even the worst
cases-considerably relieved, by the proper
use of the Soden Mineral Pastilles. These
lozenges, prepared under the supervision Of
DR.. W. St0ltzing. royal Prussian sanitary
councillor, among the few preparations
that can be considered a genuine substitute for
the immediate product of the springs; contain
ing the spring -salts in sufficient quantity to
hold even among these unique position.
Every Pastille contains one full decigram of
the salts exactly as much as ten Vichy Pas
titles. at one time favOrite article In the
practice of medicine this new remedy has
rapidly gained friends, as is evidenced by
many recommendations from leading phys
icians.
The Soden Mineral Springs Pastilles can be
obtained from any druggist at SOC. a box.
Principal Offices, SoDES MINERAL SPRINGS
Co., Limited, Is Cedar street, New York. 2
Let No Invalid Despair-Use an Electro
poise. s
Best Quality Blue and Gray Flannel
Overshirts, at C. Auerbach's Knit Jacket
Depot, 7th and h SITS. d5,6,7,S
Colgate & Co.'s Sachet Powders.
Cashmere Bouquet, Caprice, Heliotrope, West
End and Violet for pertaining holiday gifts.
tu.f-2w
See DIR. Hayward about the Electropoise. 8
A Word to the Wise. You can get Saliva
ton Oil, the greatest cure on earth for pain,
for IS cents. 5
The ElectrOpOise will increase your vital
force. To eradicate disease from the system
use the Electropoise. 8
Domestic Sewing Machine Once, 7th / H.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-07

Charles @. Hughes, one Of the editors Of the
Manhattan Aatletic Chronicle, was arrested in
New York yesterday, in a suit brought by
Walter @. Schuyler, Of the New York athletic
club, TO recover $4,000 damages for libel. The
article stated that Schuyler had acted unfairly
in several athletic contests
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-07

TwENTY-EIGHr CENTS will buy a furnished
work-box including two-bladed pocket knife
on second floor, at r. GoLDsCHMID's, 1007-l00.
ST. NV
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THE COURTS.
Eou1rY CoUar-y,.doe Mer,1ck.

EQuYTY CoURr-ytsdQe Merf-ick.
Yesterday, Shadd agt. Holmes; sale finally
ratified. Bramhsll sgt Britton; appearance Of
absent defendant ordered. Blincoe agt. Bin
coe; appearance of absent defendant Magee
agt. Magee; testimony before John Cruik-
shank, examiner, ordered taken In re Michael
Sheahan, lunatic; payment Of balance Of pur-
chase money ordered.
CRIMINAL CoURT-Judge Montgomery
Yesterday, John A. Lewis. assault with intent
to kill; guilty. John Crusenberry, house,
breaking; guilty. Richard Bates, receiving
stolen property; guilty. w. Smith, sodomy;
not guilty.
POLICE CoURT-yudge Miller
To-day-Rose Smith, vagrancy; bonds or
sixty days. Charles Barnes. disorderly con-
duct; S5 or fifteen days. William White, va
grancy; bonds or thirty days. Annie Walter.
do; bonds or sixty days. Charles Steddens,
disorderly conduct; % or fifteen days. Mary
Brown. colored, profanity; do. John Gleason,
disorderly conduct; do. John A. King, do; do
Martha Mergent. colored. vagrancy; bonds or
sixty days. William Dunn, disorderly conduct;
80 or fifteen days. Lizzie Moore, colored, va
grancy; bonds or sixty days. James McNer-
haney, disorderly conduct; IS or fifteen days.
Joseph Keenan,. disorderly conduct; collsteral
forfeited. Andrew Caster. indecent exposure;
do. John Beliew, disorderly conduct; do.
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NNETY-EIGHr CENTS will buy 6, each hand
painted, Carlsbad china fruit plates and saucers
to match, worth S2.25, at r. GoLDscHMID's,
1O07-10O9 + ST. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-07

THE BUILDERS BULLETIN of tomorrow will
contain the first of a series of photo and litho-
graph sketches of Art Homes of the Capital. 4"
Fer sale by carriers and all news stands.
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LOCAL MENTION.
The Weather,
rRIsTnAs comes but

For the District Of Columbia, Eastern Penn
syivania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and
Virginia, fair; warmer; southerly winds.
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NINETY-EIGHT CENTS will buy a backing case
with carpet top, including shoe brush. whisp
broom, box of backing at Il. GoLDscHM1D S,
I0O7-lOO9 ST. NV
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TwESTY-EIGHT CENTS will buy large, real
majolica pitcher worth 80 cents, at r. GOLD
scBMID's, l007-1009 st. NV.
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BOYS velyeteen Suits; very handsome, at
Barnum's
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Gas HEATING STOVES. at shedd L Bros.

MOURNING NoTE PAPER, and Cards and En-
yelOPes 15c. per box regular price Soc, at Brad
Adams, 12li ST. Closing out.
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DIAMOND EARRINGS from 80 upward. Don't
purchase until you see our immense assert
ment. JACOBS BROTHERS,, 1229 Penn. ave.
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UnCt ytdr;
And when il comes
II brings good cheer.
Opinions differ as to the best method Of hav-
ing a happy Xmas. Those parents who are
blessed with little ones will agree with US that
TO please children adds considerably to their
own enjoyment pine tree decorated with
glass balls and paper ornaments helps to cast
rays of sunshine around the festive home Our
attention has been attracted by the pretty tree,
so tastefully decorated by Miss Mastin, and ex-
hibited in the show-window Of TURPIN d Co. 3
Great scent Store, 439 It'll ct. Nv.
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THIRTT-EIaHr CENTS win buy a japanese Rose
Jar with a box of Pot Pourri, at 4. GOLD
sCHMIp's, IOO7-lOO9 f st. NV.
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LADIES solid gold, stem-winder, Elgin
Watches, from SIS up. LEW CALLIsHER.
Capitol Hill Jeweler.
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The Sabbath Union Convention.

The American Sabbath union organized BY
action of the Methodist general conference,
two Presbyterian general assemblies, the
Baptist home missionary society and the synod
of the Reformed church, with which all other
religious bodies, not yet assembled, are ex-
pected to cooperate, WILL as stated in yester-
days STAR, hold the first national Sabbath con-
vention in the Foundry church in this city,
beginning December IL, and continuing three
days. This movement has already received
the endorsement of the recent assembly Of
Knights of Labor and labor organizations.
Letters have been received from Cardinal Glib
bons. of the Roman Catholic church, and from
Chief Arthur, of the Brotherhood of Locomo-
tive Engineers, endorsing the principles of the
national Sunday rest bill. The following is
announced as partial list of speakers already
engaged Bishop ]. P. Newman, of Omaha;
Prof. Herrick johnson. Of Chicago; Col Elliott
Il. Shepard. of New York; Mr.. A. s. Divine, of
Elmira, NY; Rev. T. A. Fernley, Philadelphia;
DIR. Vim. E. Hatcher, Richmond, Va; Rev. W. F.
Crafts and DIR. q. III. Payne, Of New York; Bishop
]. F. Hurst and Hon. Carroll d. Wright, WASH
ington. d. c.; Rev. F. A. Conrad, Philadelphia;
President c. E. Knox, of Bloomfield, N. j.: DR..
Sunderland and Rev. Geo. Elliott, of Washing
ton. Other eminent speakers are expected in
addition to the above.
The local committee of arrangements are
Rev. Geo. Elliott, of the Foundry Methodist
church; DIR. Sunderland, of First Presbyterian
church, and Rev. DR.. Green, of Calvary Bap-
fist church.
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FoETY-EIGHT Cents will buy dressing case
fitted. worth Il, at Il. GOLDsCHMIDs, 100I-l009
ST. NV
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Ten CENTS will buy IA sheets of colored or
white shelf-paper. on second floor, at Il. GOLD
sCHNID 5. 1O07-I009 f ST. NV.
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Our eight-day. ebony, Cathedral Clock. with
figure, for $3.50. LEW CALLIsHER,
221 Pa. ave-, Capitol Hill
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The JURY FOUND HIM GUILTY-In the Crimi-
nal Court, yesterday, Richard Bates. a coiored
man, was trled on charge of receiving stolen
property watch taken BY Mary Alberta Jack
son, colOred servant in the house of Mrs
Claphira Merwin. The testimony was to the
effect that defendant offered the watch to pawn,
and he said that he had had it for four years,
and an officer being sent for, Officer Ellis re-
sponded and took him in custody The girl
Jackson was called by defendant. She admit
ted that she had been intimate with Bates but
denied that she had given him the watch to
pawn. After argument the court instructed
the jury. stating that the testimony was not as
full as could be desired. A verdict of guilty
was found.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-07

Sass WILL buy a handsome hand-painted
American china combination dinner and tea
set containing lis pieces, at r. GoLDscHMID's.
lOO7-lOO9 81 NV
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ELECTRIC BELLS, speaking tubes. ]. h
KUEHLINa.
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SEE FERD. FRASK's "PIcKISGs," in 'City
Items"
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INSPECTION INVITED

INSPECTION INVITED OF
The Most Beautiful Stock.
Rochester Lamps-Extension Lamps,
Ever Shown in This City.
E. F. Brooks. 53l 18th street.
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GET ONLY THE BEST.

GET ONLY THE BEST.
Bakers Norwegian Cod Liver OH is pure.
Recommended AID prescribed by best physi-
Clans JNO. G. BAKER Co., Philadelphia.
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THE ALLEGED MAYNARD THIEVES HELD FOR
THE GRAND JURY.-Frank Washington, Albert
Holmes. Alfred Steward, and Benjamin Foster,
the cOlored men recently arrested by Officers
Mansfield and Branson, were taken before the
eeny of property belonging to the United
States. 1t was claimed by the prosecution
that the defendants, who had worked in the
navy-yard, threw or caused TO be thrown over he
wall quantity of brass, including large brass
valve which was made for the steamship new
York. The valve was recovered in the water
where 1t had been thrown, and some other
brass was recovered in an ash-pile, where it
had been buried. Dave Sainer. one of the wit
nesses. caused some amusement by calling on
the court for the previous question. The Judge
ruled the previous question out of order and
held the defendants for the action of the grand
jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-07

HAVE You SEEN Edmonston's celebrated S3
..Mear Mell' shOe2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-07
BOYS Kersey Overeoats, at Baruum's.

DoS'T MISS the great Drive Sale of Carp,
and Furniture at W. II. HoEKEs this week.