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PLAIN FAors
IN THE DRY GOODS BUSINESS
i. OUR BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT Is uN.
QUESTIONABLE THE LARGEST IN THE CITY.
g. OUR STOCK TWICE AS LARGE AS ANY
OTHER HOUSE IN THE CITY
3. OUR PRICES AS Low AS THE LOWEST.
4. ONE PRICE FOR EVERYBODY: EQUAL
RIGHTS TO ALL.
s. ON ACCOUNT OF THE ABOVE IT Is UN.
NECESSARY FOR Us TO USE COLUMNS IN
NEWSPAPERS FOR ADVERTISING PURPOSES.
BUT LET THE ABOVE FACTS SPEAK FOR
THEMSELVES
TO FACILITATE MATTERS
ON ACCOUNT OF THE ENORMOUS INCREASE
IN OUR BUSINESS AND CONSEQUENT LARGER
NUMBER OF PACKAGES TO BE DELIVERED, WE
HAVE CONTRACTED WITH THE PARCEL
DELIVERY CO. TO ATTEND 10 THE DELIVERY
OF ALL PACKAGES SOLD AT OUR STORE THIS
COMPANY WILL MAKE -FOUR DELIVERIES A
DAY IN EVERY PART OF THE CITY.
OUR REMNANT ROOMS OPEN ALL THE YEAR
ROUND ON THIRD FLOOR, WHERE BARGAINS
CAN ALWAYS BE SECURED.
LANsBURdH 4 BRO,
THE oRIGINATORs OF CLOSE PRICES,
myl 420. 422. "a. 426 7th st, AT. 4l9 sth ss.
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e. q. DAVIS
719 MARKET SPACE
GAUZE UNDERWEAR
FOR LADIES AND CHILDREN

GAUZE UNDERWEAR
FOR LADIES AND CHILDREN
No Sleeve VESTS. az the low figure Of 25c
One case Of High Neck and Short Sleeves yeryey
Fitting. at same price.
Misses. GAUZE VESTS st all prices. Our stock /.
now complete The above goods just the thing for
the spproachins season
LADIES' cAMBRIc AND MUSLIN UNDERWEAR.
Another Invoice Of MISSES DRESSER
This stock is made of the best material and manu-
f-etured BY experienced workmen: hence the nnish
and nt 10 perfect
Our Fan DEPARTMENT has been largely added to
daring the pas; week and prepared to show
elegant Goods and beautiful Designs.
RUCHINGs and NEcKwEAR of every description
AID SILK. Isle and COTTON GLOVES, reliable
makes Many New and Attractive Articles shown
~ every department.
LACEs and ENBRODERIEs in endless varieties
Shsapest and best line Of FLOUNCINGS in the city
Will GOODS from the Lowest TO the Best Pure
1.SLN i lawns at 25c. One case Of Cream White
1AlIsIE At 15c.. worth double that amount.
flSCEs. INDIA LINENS DIMITIES and other
Summer Fabrics.
Black and White slrTEENs BATIsrE and
LA"Ns INDIA SILKS. from Use up Black and
"h,te. White and Black. Cream and Plain Black 1t s
That this Is the desirable fabric for hot
seather Black and Cream CANTON CREPE; GREN-
CNEs. In Plain. Striped and Brocsded: HER
SAN. SILK WARP. NUNS YELLING and many
osAer 6oods suitable for summer.
L.iass LlsLk SILK and COTTON HOSIERY n
last BLACK. extra valua
JOB Lot Of PoNeER PARAsoIs, ss n as. worth
rs.sol stock h sddsd 10 ofssn and stock i pro-
BEADED GRkNADrNEa BEADED s1xrvrs so-
zsnnse III Banda &e. 10 Ill q vhich vs iuyats
Z. q DAVIS.
%O s1s NAzxxx RA@-
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THERE'S A BIC Boon

THERE'S A BIC BOON
IN OUR CUSTOM DEPARTMENT. AND wHYy
OUR STOCK TO SELECT FROM IS VERY
LARGE AND CONTAINS THE VERY NEW.
EST PATTERNS AND STYLES.
OUR PRICES ARE 25 TO so PER CENT
BELOW THE MERCHANT TAILoRs, AND
OUR NEW YORK CUTTER IS GIVING
FITS" OF THE MOST SATISFACTORY SORT
THE MEN WHO TAKE THE MEASURES
CUT THE GARMENTS. THE COATS ARE
BAsTED UP AND TRIED ON BEFORE BEING
FINISHED. THUS INsURNa sATIsFAC-
TIoN TO THE CUSTOMER
WE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE ANYTHING
THAT OUR CUSTOMERS MAY WANT IN
THE LINE OF CLOTHIFG RIDING COATS.
TROUSERS. Or HUNTING SUITS OF
sToCKINETTEs. BEDFORD CORDS. BUCK
SKINS" WINDSOR CORDS. WHIP CORDS
TREBLE CORDS. TwEEDs. TWIST CORDS,
STABLE TwEEDs. CORDUROYs. MOLE
SKINS. vELvETEENs. ETC. OF THE BEST
ENGLISH GOODS
WHILE WE CARRY AVERY LARGE LINE
OF FINE GOODS WE ALSO CARRY LARGE
VARIETY OF MEDIUM PRICED sUIT1NGs
AND TROUsERINds FROM WHICH TO
MAKE SUITS AT $50. s25. $50, AND TRoUs-
ERs AT Is. $3.50 AND $3.50
THESE SUITS ARE CUT BY THE SAME
CUTTER AND RECEIVE THE SAME CARE
Full ATTENTION AS THE HIGHEST
PRICED GOODS.
NEW LINES OF THIN sUITINGs AND
TRoUsERINGs BEING CONSTANTLY RE-
CEIvED.
E B. BARNUM l. Co.
my16 e31 PENNSYLVANIA AVE.
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Mahlon Cooper Given a Hearins.

SPECIAL Dlspatch 70 the EVENING STAR:
ROCKVILLE, May ls-Mahlon cooper was yester-
day afternoon given a hearing before Justice
Morgan on a charge OF incest, made by his daugh-
ter. now Mrs l. v Trout, and he was held for
appearance at court in the sum OF 500 Not being
able 70 furnish ball he was sent back 70 lall
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A SERIOUS CHARGE.
Out the wheat Report In Advance.

CINCINNATI, May 1H-An edltoriaI IN The C1ncin-
natl Price Current calls attention 70 the state
ment OF that paper last Thursday morning that it
had Information that the Government report OF
wheat due at noon that day would be 73, which
proved TO be the report The editorial intimates
that of1cial higher than the Government statis-
tician gave out that news In advance but does not
name the ofncial or state 10 whom the secret WAS
dlvulged.
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N00tnaseA Ger Congrsos.
JEFrxRsonvnLR IND, Nay l6-Jason b Browns
o. seymour, was unanimously nominated FOR Con
greee By the democrats Of the third Indiana oas.
tr1ct ye0terdoy.
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EXCURSIONS, PICNICS, &c

MARSHALL HALL
Nl Steamer W. W. Corcoran.
SUNDAY. May 20, 1855
Grand Annual Excursion of the
WARRINGTON SAENGERBUND.
The steamer Corcoran will leave her wharf foot of
9TH street. at 9:30 am. and 2 PM ReturpinS will
arrive at Washington at 10 pm.
Tickets. SOC.
MB-If the weather be unfavorable, the excursion
will be postponed
my17-8 THE COMMITTEE.
GRAND INAUGURAL EXCURSION
RIVER VIEW,
For the Season of 1883,
On SUNDAY May Goth.
Steamer MARY WASHINGTON will leave at pm,
returning at 8 pm. Fine Brass Band in attendance.
Tickets 2oc. No objectionable parties allowed
board For Charters, &c. apply to
E. s. RANDALL.
ap17-3m HOO Virginia ave. aw
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CARSON, NEW, May 1S-About year ago John
Shay half breed, killed another Indian and es-
capped. After the affair died out he returned and
remained until sunday last when a brother OF his
victim waylaid him on the street and shot him
dead. The murderer ned 10 Fosom's Wood Camp,
where he concealed himself -Four OF Shays friends
pursued him, and on Monday night reached his
hiding place. He opened nre and killed two of
them. posse has been formed 70 pursue him. W
Il said he had previously killed two Indiana
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ARMY ORDERs.-Major Evan Miles, 25th In.
fantry, granted three months leave. Second
Lieut.. VIM. II. Bean, I'd cavalry, granted two
months extension OF leave Second Lieut.. Eugene
r. Ladd, troop E, and Second Lieut.. Harry g.
Trout, troop b, 9th cavalry, transferred.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

TO THE PUBLIC.-ALL CASES OF
- cruelty TO children animals in District Of
Columbia should be promptly reported to HUMANE
SOCIETY. $40 NV Telephone call 947-4 mh6 -3rn
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HBRREsHOFF's STEAM LAUNCH STILETTo, recently
purchased by the Government, was formally
turned over to the torpedo station at Newport
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senator voorhees, Defends his Record
THE RECEPTION TO HIN By THE INDIANA DEMO
CRATIC ASSOCIATION.


THE RECEPTION 10 HIN By THE INDIANA DEMO-
CRATIC ASSOCIATION.
The Virginia, Pennsylvania and Maryland DEM
ocratic Associations and the Columbia Democratic
Club Joined with the Indiana Democratic Asso-
citation last night In reception to senator voor-
hees. Willard's Hall, where the reception was
held, was gorgeously decorated for the occasion,
and large assemblage Of ladies and gentlemen
took part In the festtyity. Many Senators Repre-
sentauves and Government on1cials were present.
senator VOorhees made q rousing democratic
speech. which was loudly applauded, and at the
close he was presented with basket OF flowers by
Miss Minnie Turpin. Representative Outhwaite
spoke for tarin reform, and the administration.
Governor Curtin, General Black, Representatives
Caruth, Washington, Compton, and Commissioners
Han and stocksiager, made speeches, which were
MI voorhees, in his speech defended his record
He said: 81 stood by the principles OF my Govern
ment i stood for It's honor and 1 stood Tor It's
liberty. stood for the union OF the states, and
stood likewise for the right 70 discuss every meas
ure OF administration for war a. well as for peace.
/ voted for every supply and every dollar that
went 70 feed, pay, and cloche the soldier In the
field. That a my record. lApplausel ] recall
here what the Indiana soldiers win not forget,
that when the money a this Government depre.
ctated until the soldier was not being paid more
than "a or g month, although SIS was promised
him, made Q movement In Congress 20 increase
his nominal pay 20 that the actual value OF what
he received should be equivalent TO what he had
been promised
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Washington News and Gossip.

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DAY--Internal rUye.
nue., SAC, ,976; customs, $647616
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the Celiforn1a Pioneers at Narohau Hail yester-
Gay George @. Gorhann was elected president OF
the association; Gen II G. Gibson, VICE preaidGnt:
Aaliee Kno0urn, secretary. and Dol Joe HcKiboen'
treasurer These omcerA, with Mf. b. @, 1cOruefy.
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100 CESrs OK THE Do11An

You want VALUE for your money. We sive it In
QUALITY and WEAR and throw in the style and At
When dealing with you can depend upon one hun
dred cents In VALUE for every dollar you invest We
mean II. We will prove it
Look at our $40 Strictly all Wool Suits ir Sacks and
Cutavsy; they are cheap at els.
Our $50 Suits cannot De bought anywhere for lem
than eIo
Our $50 Blue Suits are strictly all wool snd fast
color.
Wen show fnll line Of Prince Albert Suits ct ais
els. e22. and e25 and upward
Our s10 Blue Assabet Flannel Suits vs guarantee
not to fade money refunded
For Boys from IA to IL years vs have Suits At o6
%. e7.50 and up to s15.
For Children from to II yeaxa Suits With Short
Pansa from e25O TO $40.
Children's PAnts from 25c nm
We have fuu line Of Msn's Pants from q I'M
loNDoN And LIvRRPooL
cLoTHINa 90,
COR 7TH AID q s1A. OFT. PATENT oYYIcR
IoB PAINTING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION
GIAILX DONE AID PROMPTLY xxlOUrxD BY
1x1oN q ADAlra
0g2-la 61A Oh = AZ.
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Society Notes.


Mrs. j. P. Jones saw number OF callers yester
day after O'Clock. Miss Buckner OF San Francisco.
Mrs. Jones' niece, and Miss Gorham, who has been
visiting relatives In East Orange, were with her.
winter. and Miss FOlger have returned TO their
homes Mrs. Jones goes to-day to New York with
her second little daughter, for medical advice.
Mrs. Hearst has returned to New York and viii
she Is able TO travel. Miss Wheeler, who has been
30 Ill In New York, 1s Californian.
Mrs. John X. Mclean gave ladies' luncheon Of
twelve covers to-day.
MI. Du Bose gave q dinner and theater party To
gentlemen, last evening, and senator Cali gave a
night.
Mrs Dolph and Miss Odeneal saw callers yester.
day afternoon Mrs. Dolph expects to 20 to Oregon
with her husband when Congress ad1ourns and
may not return TO washington for the short ses-
Minister de Struve, who still has his arm in a
sling was making farewell calls yesterday. He
sails for Russia this week. MT. de Struve hopes to
prlng MS family with him on his return.
Mrs Looming, whose husband Is consul at
@ Bremen, & has been In the city for the past week,
Germany this month.
Mrs Dahlgren viii close her city house and
retire to the South Mountain house on Monday,
with her children.
Mrs Harmony is back from New Jersey. She
oooc AAoe tIAoAC TcCc1v6 IOIm8l C6JIA OclOQ IN
mourning for the death OF her brother and sister,
but sees her friends informally.
Prof. A. Graham Rell and wife, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Gardiner Hubbard, went to New York YESTERDAY
ana they will SAIL for Europe this weak.
Mr.. and MrA Robert Hincklcy have gone to theiz
Maryland farm.
Among those invited to meet Nrs John Wills
OF mississippi, at Mrs. W. D. Cabells last evening
were senator and Mrs. Stewart, General and MIA
Payne, Ms. Haxall, Judge and Nrx Babef, Mr.
Cuuon e Breckinrtdge, Mrs. Kendall, OF Kansas
der.
Smith were married at the residence Of the briAes
paIen3, IN West Warrington, yesterday, by Rev
N. II. EgleSton, father Of the bride.
TEE CALuoRNIA PIoNRERs.--At the reunion OF
the California pl0neora ~ NavHhau HAN vrc@>~
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POSTMASTER APPoINTKD.-Albert B. Carleton has
been appointed postmaster at Ellerton, Frederick
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LONDON. May la-Advices from Warsaw STATE
that Russia u In ferment OF war preparations
The military and civil authorities OF Poland have
been Instructed 70 ascertain what quantities Of
corn, nour and forage they win be able 70 supply
In given time
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Nh. MAMxY TnuKS BLAINE DzDnf sAY IT,
Hon. Joseph Manley said at AugustA. Me- yegfer.
day that he doubted the authenticity OF The inter.
yiew with M Blaine expses.ang preferencs for
day. He thought It had been put out for eject q
the New YORK republican CONVENTION. Ths e6itr
OF the Neuos, on the other hand, oIegB 20 furniGh
the mOgt conclusive proof of tke genuinene0 Of
the interview, and aSDerts that the extra which
contained it was not publ1shod u1l1l afe6 -
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MILITARY CADETS APPoNTKD.-The following
have been appointed cadets at West Point: VIM.
Arnold sprague, Glocester R. l.; VIM. Ruthven
smith, Nashville. Temp; Henry Evert Smith,
ourgh, Pa; VIM. B. Jackson, State College, Pa,
alternate, and Carroll F. Armistead, Charleston
Ark. alternate
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The PRESIDENT HAS APPROVED the act for the re-
lief OF T. j. Edwards, administrator OF David Ed.
wards, and the acts granting pensions to John H.
Sayers, David W. Seely, Alonzo H. Gregory, John
kinney, Catharine Black, Eliza Shreeve, and VII.
helmina Kuhlmann
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AMONG THE PRESIDENTS CALLERS TO-DAY were
senators Pasco with Judge Hallonack. Pensacola,
Fla.), and Gray, and Representatives Biggs and
thompson, Cal, with Rev. j. D. Biggs Mo,,
Hinman, columbus, Ohio), L anham. and White
with Rev. Northrope Ind1
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Los AN0ELEs, May 16-The democratic conyen-
giish, C. w.Taylor and stephen N. White delegates-
at-large to the 81. Louis convention
Thefollowing delegates TO the ST. Louis convep-
tion have been elected from the sixth Congress
sional district: v. 4. Knapp. visalia; L Graves.
san Luis Obispo. Presidential elector, Byro6
Water. San Bornard1no
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REPRESENTATIVE SOwDEN to-day presented Misses
Randall, Sauer, Yeager, Uhl, and Koons, and Mrs
KOOnS to the President
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SECRETARY FAIRcHILD will leave the city this
Afternoon for Brooklyn.
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The U. s. s. Richmond sailed from Key West
yesterday morning, and the Yantic In the evening"
NAVAL ORDHRs-Passed Assistant Surgeon MIL
lard II. Crawford ordered to the vandalia Lieut.
W. F. Halsey detached from the Branch Hydro
graphic Ofice, New York. and ordered to the
Ranger.
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ITO! FOR GREAT FALLS AND CABIN JOHN
Ill BRIDGE.
steam packet EXCELSIOR makes her regular trips
on sunday, Monday. Wednesday and Friday, leaving
High and Canal sts, Georgetown. at Fare, SOC.
round trip: Apply to j. q. and j. NJ WATERS.
myS-1ms
1COR UPPER POTOMAC LANDINGS = THE
! Steamer "CECILE' leaves her wharf. 3136 Water
Upper River Landings Capacity 200 passengers and
fully equipped with every convenience. JOS. PAS
SENO. myl-lm
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(yOLLING WOOD BEACH
(well-known Johnsons springs.)
This Excursion Resort has Just been fitted up with
everything new-larse Pavilion. Dining -room &c. We
have fine spring Of cool running water. the largest
the plenty of shade the grounds for these
there Is no place the that equal it. Also
large open groun for children play Fine beach
for bathing boating and fishing. All kinds of amuse-
ments and refreshments will be furnished strictly
city prices: no overcharging for anything.
The Pilot Boy (under command of Capt NJ. White,
late Of the Henry Bishop has been expressly fitted
up and equipped IN hrstciass order to Coling
Wood Beach for the season of 1883. Round trip 25c
The attention of Churches Sunday Schools, Lodges
and other examinations is invited to this family
resort. For special rates call or address
l. j. WOOLLEN h CO.,
Care Criswell's Drug Store,
my15-1m Cor. lth and Il Sta
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GETTYSBURG GUESTS. - Assistant Secretary
Thompson Register Rosecrans, Chief Clerk YOU
mans and Gen. Alfred II. Pleasanton has accepted
Invitations to attend the decoration day cere.
monies at Gettysburg.
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INl SON The Steamer W. W. CORCORAN Leaves
at 10 am. Reaching Washington on Return Trip at
pm. Application for of Grounds, Plank Shad
Parties Excursions, sc, and for Charter of Boat
be made CAPT. BLAKE of the Steamer W. w
Corcoran. For Sunday Trips see Special ADVERTISE
Va
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=. W. myo-lm
T ~ D151RiGT gHh sy6RESE 6R GSEuMSTk SGSkr OF THE
The 7th day Of May, 1855.
'e0fse '" drea'on ct al " vs. Clarence Le Roy Palmer
On motion No Il f9l;hoe ;bs sIs IES1,,y Docket 81 2s.
Fields their solicitor ordered that the defen-
GGreacen co john Greason tGreacen,. Safe pepcsit
and Trust Company OF Baltimore, Joseph Henry David.
have duly and mot to e
found cause % their to be entered herein
this day otherwise the cause viii be proceeded with a
The object Of this suit is the substitution ~ ,r.
tee 20 carry out the trusts created by the will Of vii
by the Court VS.; COX, Justice, &C.
mvii9sysr nrIe e1py Test nv HHaa MI1cs CLERK
That the he suSscrises. S & 6 Of The District Of O..
umba, hath obtained from the Supreme Court Of the
Court gsr% On tSs
personal estate Of Columbus Thorn late o{ the Dis
AN persons having claims against ths said deceased
youeh thereof the subscriber, on or before the
dsS S APr 3. Ps5s they may Othssxise by law
Given $$FS HSSsE hiSS r.: $s5 a;y April 1888
No 306y. Ad. D. Ia. my11.1aw3w
d,ss nssr ttMjjcoll.ss ca: e. Shire.
-. SALkEs Co. + s;:.'
MEIhOfOlITAN LIFE ms. co,
Ofhces removed from SIT 9TH St to 0l6 st. n w.
Warner Building. myil-7t
- DENTAL INFIRMARY NATIONAL UNI
- yersty, cor. 9Th and SITS. NV. Extrsctions
iree dental WORK II cost Of material. Artificial teeth
crowns. gold and other hllingS Open from 10 Am. till
pm every day. myll-2ws
- LATEST NOVELTIES IN sUITINGa
~ sIEBEL OWEN,
.p2-sm New York ave- and ioSi iosh :.
~. SPECIAL LANNOUNCEMENT.-IDE DESIRE
eral that the established Pharmacy corner 18th
order. By telephone othsryise q III hour. win b
executed with accuracy and dispstch.
Telephone No. 1892. sp2S-1m
aRoaAN's INsTALNENT HOUSE
H.v'9e ss2SY:S .sS Al T %S tx sEH e s STORE
from my old stand, the Rink, on New York oyo. an
prepared to sail cheaper than ever before and rs Per
cent than any other credit house In the city.
CARPnTS ou-CLoTHs, MATrINos RUoR
aE4TJSq Trs hzNpo ANP oc92KfNG a IN sd0@yHS @ PAR-
2 completes and vi 8 cold on CREDIT cheaper than
they can be sold elsswhsre in The city for caah.
cOms SO ~ and you Win b sarsasd thst
rs ru. PLACE ar Is 81 sssf 49, 81 - : Nv
sSs aSo9 e: q ef9sSs c 0m - We ~ naAs s26 ~
MATIoNAL com REn0v1R VIII
s::s q s s;ss:2i "a lS N
3 q "a = isss isSs..ssss
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REVENUE MARINE CADETs.-The following have
been reported as passing the examination for ap-
pointment as cadets In the Revenue Marine
Service: Henry L. Thompson, Christopher culver
w. Ii. Hay, James II. Scott, George C. Carmine,
George +. Silvia, and Chester NJ. White
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CAPT. F. E. POTTER has been detached from the
League Island navy-yard Philadelphia, and
ordered to duty at the Naval Asylum in that city,
relieving Capt. Jos s. Skerrtt, placed on waiting
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TIE BRONZE LIONS which were purchased at the
Holiday sale yesterday by Mr. Fred. B. MCGUIRE.
for the Corcoran Art Gallery, will be placed on the
steps at each side of the enterance to the buid1ng
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BOND OFFERINGS TO-DAY.-Acting Secretary
Thompson to-day received offers for the sale of
bonds to the Government as follows: Four per
cents.-registered-$S1.OOO 900 at l27 to 127k; per
centS-coupon-$26S,1 $50 at l27; Az per cents
reg1Stered-$5 O2O 600 at Jos
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AN INVESTIGATING BoARD.-A board Of Army offi-
GERS has been ordered to meet in this city next
Monday to investigate the claim Of Samuel b.
woodward, OF Clark County, KY, for payment for
certain whisky which he alleges was taken from
MIN Dy order OF the military authorities In April
1863 The board consists OF Lieut.. COL Beekman
DuBarry, Assistant Commissary- General OF Sub
slstence; Lieut.. Col Benz. c. Card, Deputy Quar-
termaster-General; Capt p. +. Harvey, assistant
surgeon, and First Lieut. Edw. Davis, Sd artillery,
recorder.
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THE BAPTIST PRINTING purx~
The Publication society Holds Iss An.
nual Meeting.

MILLIONS or PAGES PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED
DURING THE YKAR-ADDREssKs THIS MORNING At
THE cALvAkr cHURcH-rHE ANNuAL REPORT OF
THE BOARD ETC.
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lee Oprx ErRrpr.cr


aud It's artistic treatment Is special study with ma
We give the choicest colors and desi9us in .ood ar
r1nTement at very low pricea
We sun lave = lot Of the Manning stock which VIA
VIII sell AZ ADcut cost designs are croydin9
our noors HAYWARD HUTCHINSON,
sp30- 3m.1p aoa o,h :,
TUE ECONOMY GAS COOKING STOVES HAVE
Il fHk BEST REPUTATION
Our Sales Nearly Double Zach Year Upon
Their Merits
HAYWARD HUTCHINSON
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Wichita eagle., 1888-12-04
Hunting the Alligator

Since II was discovered that alligator hide
makes excellent leather for foot wear, purses,
hand bags and other articles, the ALI gator
has had hard time Of It.
The COMMON and most effective mode Of
hunting the alligator, says Golden Days. is
the same as Devastating. Two generally
hunt together in q canoe one sitting in the
stern padding, the other standing at the
bow with a bulls eye fastened to his head.
They rnoEe on cautiously, the one II front
coaching the course by slow motions OF his
hand
Hist warning hand IS appraised, the mo-
ton Of rhe paddle ceases, and the canoe
Glides on almost inn crcepdbly. the slight
ripple at the bow being the only sound heard
The one with the ride, u 4t+calibre " in
chester. slowly raises his weapon, peering ez
pectautIy forward, now TO enc side. then an.
other Suddenly a gleam is seen ahead ike
q coal of fire shining through the darkness,
and the appraised rifle belches forth & stream
OF fire.
4 confused thrashing ard perhaps a deep
below follows; then all IS still If killed.
the alligator sinks at once il wounded, ba
makes of 10 deep water. In either case the
hunters 20 ahead to seek for another victim.
The next DAY they begin their lookout for
their game. When killed, the lligators sink
at once, but the gases in the body bring
them Up IN from six to ten hours. The skins
ara carefully taken of, and the teeth are Sc
cured Il there Is tine, while the carcaSSeS are
left for the buZards.