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GEORGETOWN.

The POSTPONED EvIcTIoN.-The occupants
Of the two frame shanties that stand in the way
Of the extension of Prospect avenue were per-
mitted to sleep peacefully in their respective
places of abode last night, fully expecting that
IL would be their last spent in their old homes
1t was stated at the District building yesterday
that these houses would be moved today but
up to noon the crow-bar brigade had not put
In an appearance. Mrs. Driscoll, who, since
the issuing of the order for the removal of the
houses (then three in number, one of which
was her residence, has moved into a new house
This morning she was found busily at work
piling up bricks and carrying away timbers
from the wreck of her old home which was
demolished shortly after the issuing OF the
order. Mrs. Driscoll found time to say to THE
STAR man that there was no help for it, and
that she might as well move now as at any
other time.
VERY DRUNK.--Johanna Wise, white woman
sixty years OF age, was intoxicated yesterday
The persuasion OF four officers was required
before she loceed up. .'Yes, I'm guilty. :"
answered Johanna when arraigned before
Judge Miller today for disturbing the quiet of
34th street. Five dollars or fifteen DAYS" said
the judge, and Johanna went down stairs to
await the arrival of the prison van.
CATTLE MARKEr.-The following sales OF live
stock at Drovers' Rest, ID. c., yesterday are
reported: 2S0 cattle up, all sold Best, 3sIc. to
4c.; good, $50. to 3ssc.; medium, Sc. to 81 c.;
common, &c. to Sc. 376 sheep and lambs:
Lambs, SC. to 614c.; sheep, 21zc. to 4c.; calves,
&c. to &c. "a cows and calves, S25 to $50.
Market for all kinds of stock brisk
TEMPERATURE AND CONDITION OF WATER AT Z
A.M.-Great Falls-temperature SO; condition,
81. Receiving reservoir-temperature IS: con-
dition at north connection. 8; condition at
south connection, 80. Distributing reservoir
temperature, 81; condition at iniuent gate
High tide in the river today at 7:20 pm; low
tide at 1:l9 pm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-24
IN THE POLICE COURT TODAY.
"A Battered Baltimorean and Other
Prisoners Before Judge Miller.

Henry Schaeffer, q Baltimorean, was the first
prisoner before Judge Miller this morning.
| Disorderly conduct was the charge against
him. His face was Scared as though he had
been rubbing it with a rasp and his nose looked
| as though it had cost him a small fortune to
color. Policeman Blanford told the judge that
Schaeffer was under the influence of liquor and
declined to s'move off, the corner when or
dered to do so. ''When you come here" said
the judge, ''you must behave yourself or leave
the city. This time you may go on your own
recognizance."
Lawrence Foley was in for sleeping on the
sidewalk. IS was his fine.
RUNAWAY BOZ.
Charles Savoy, a twelve-year-old colored
boy, appeared on charge Of vagrancy. The
boy wore a neat suit Of black clothes, a fancy
flannel shirt and tennis hat. He presented
the appearance Of a lad who had good home
and had been well cared for. Policeman Ken
dali arrested him for sleeping in wagons on
Louisiana avenue. He plead guilty.
-, what did you run away from home for?"
the judge asked the boy.
Because my father was going to whip me"
he replied
81 reckon you deserved it," said the judge
II am going to send you back to him. If he
Will whip you that will do you more good than
can do: You can step back until your father
arrives"
ALL SORTS
"Not guilty." answered James Ford, an old
colored man, who was charged with disorterly
conduct; 80 was the fine. Il am here again
judge, your honor, but l amt no vag" said
Jane Lilly, an old offender. Sixty days on the
farm was the sentence. Daniel johnson, a
colored man wearing pair of minstrel pants,
was charged with profanity. He claimed to be
a hod-carrier. So as it was his first appearance
In court Judge Miller took his personal bonds
Lizzie Howard and Lizzie Williams, colored
girls, who frequent maiden Lane in South
Washington, answered guilty" when charged
with profanity and got Is days each. Henry
johnson, for similar offense, paid his fine
VIM. Atkins and Lille Gray were charged with
disordely conduct and were fined SIS each.
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A Husband and His Rival Fight.

George w. eager and Maggie johnson, a
young colored couple who recently spent two
weeks in the work house, were released yester-
day. The young woman's husband is hard
working man and lives in Freernan's alley.
when his wife was released yesterday she re-
turned to his room. and later in the day eager
called to see her. The husband returned home
and a night ensured From the house they
fought out into the alley, and finally they made
tner way around on 9th street. Stones were
tnrown and the men attracted q large crowd.
one stone landed against Cager's head, and he
sun has an ugly wound there to prove it. Po-
neeman DAILY appeared on the scene, and know
ing tnat johnson had been imposed upon he
arrested Eager and the woman. They were
called In the Police Court this morning. eager
was nned % or fifteen days and Maggie was
permitted to return to her husband.
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An Irish Nationalist Dead.

Anthony Griffin, . well-known Irish national
list Of New York, died in Peekskill Saturday. In
1857 he was head center Of the Fenian brother
hood. He was one Of the organizers of the ex-
sailed for Ireland with men and arms during
the Fenian rebellion in 1857, most Of whose
crew were captured by the English and sent to
penal servituce. He was member Of the
Cian-na-Cael
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WANTED-ROOMS.

WANTED-A PARTY OF TWO WILL GIVE USE
w Of some Household Furniture and partial use of
Piano in lieu of rent for Three Unfurnished Rooms
tone slnall) with heat and gas. Address PIANO"
Star office. se2i-3t.
NANTED-BY GENTLEMAN AND WIFE, ROOM
w and Board in a Private Catholic Family locality
northwest Address, with terms j. H., Star office.
se24-3ts
WANTED-BY GENTLEMAN IN ONE OF THE
w departments, large Furnished Room, located
between 9th and 18th SITS and Pennsylvania and
St permanent If suited; state terms. Address A.
b., Star Office se24-2t.
WANTED-IMMEDIATE CHEERFUL UN-
w furnished Room in southwest location, suitable
for Small Private SCHOOL, reasonable rent Address
Miss f., 4S7 st. s.w. se24-2ts
WANTED = THREE UNFINISHED ROOMS,
w with or without Board, for Lady and Two Little
Girls, o and years DID, state price and describe
Rooms. ARMY OFFICER, Star office. se24-2t'
WANTED-THREE COMMUNICATING ROOMS
w parior and two Bed Rooms), Furnished or I'm
furnished, in northwest, with first-class Board III
house or near by possession on or before October 10
address, stating price and full particulars MIS- D.,
Room 80, Sun building. IT.
WANTED-A ROOM IN QUIET LOCATION,
W where privacy is assured Address b + B., Star
office. se2a-3ts
WANTED-LADY HAS FURNITURE FOR EIGHT
W or nne-room house would give the same for Room
and Board Will rent best of reference given and
quired. Address FURNITURE, Star office. se2l-3t'
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A Nutshell Opinion.

From the New York Evening Post
The New York Tribune, World, Eoening Pos,
and Commercial advertiser are opposed to the
scheme OF including any portion Of Central
park in the site Of the worlds fair. They rep
resent enough public sentiment to defeat the
project
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WANTED-LOTS.

WANTED-UNIMPROVED PROPERTY ALL OVER
w the city to supply the demand made upon us.
THOS. L, WOODS & SON, Pacific building, ga
st. NV se24-6t
WANTED HAVE FREQUENT INQUIRIES FOR
w City Lots for building purposes. Parties having
such property for sale hnd ready purchasers by
placing the same il my hands. FRANK STRONG,
Claims and Real Estate,
se21-3t' 142l q st. W.
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BOARDING.

BOARDING.
(,AFE PARISIEN sos 18TH NV BET. ANDF
~ hrst-class. Ladies' and Gentlemens Lunch at all
hours Dinner Ia carte. French Oyster Loaf, 25c.,
specially. Furnished Rooms $40 to sis per month
se2O-2w
V,HE AUBURN. PENNsYLyANIA AVE. CORNER
u 22d st.
Cool pleasant rooms with board at reasonable
prices. my25-4ms
TIME WEBSTER. 513 18TH ST. NV. SIGHT
seers home central to all points of interest;
furniture elegant rooms, With board % 70 elO per
day, 81 to e2. J. A. DEWITT, Prop. au16-6m
IN b. SMITH,
r. MERCHANT TAILOR
1924 st. NV. nesr 18TH ok
Wogkmanshtp and dt guarnnteed oo1Q-m
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FOR RENT-STORES.
FOR RENT--STABLES.
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

E0R RENT-wIEDOws FOR STH OF oCTOBER,
y Apply 4. b, MATCHETT. Printer, southwest cor
nsr 50th g and Rsnnsylvanla ave. third aooE
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An Assignment.

Today an assignment for the benefit Of cred
itors from James W. Considine to Jackson H
Ralston was fled. The first named assigns ALI
his property, except such as is exempt by law,
consisting Of furnaces, stoves, &C., at 6o7 18th
street and in rear Of 625 F street, of the esti-
mated value Of s2721.9 IS. He makes John II.
suter, trustee, aprefered creditor for 81 372 Al
after which a bin Of Weiskettul q Son for s35
and one Of z l.. Parker Il Co for s4s0 20, both
of Baltimore. and one of j. H. Chesley q Co.
for $3.50 are to be paid. Appended is a sched-
ule Of debts due him amounting to u, 962. 06.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-24

Mayor Grant viii be entertained ct dinner
October . at Delmonieo's by W. w. Aston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-24

Col d. b. Brotherton, graduate Of West
Point In 1854, retired az lieutenant colonel in
1854, died Saturday in Waynesboro,' Pa, aged
6fty-nine.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

WANTED-IN PLANNING MILL, A JOB BY
w NAL who has experience at all the machines. Ad
dress FLAMING MILL. star ONCE se2l-3ts
WANTED-BYA WELL RECOMMENDED YOUNG
Nv Man OF -Four Year, Experience, q Situation in .
DDry foods or Grocery Store Address A. MILLER,
dermAntown. Md selQ-6te
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PERSONAL.

PERSONAL.
p. LIBBEY, AGENT, WILL OPEN THIS
Ii week the finest assortment of Parlor Clocks from
% to SO that was ever shown IN Washington These
were bought low for cash and compete with the
lowest. At the Old Stand 3l0 9th ST. se23-lm
ENTLEMENS AND LADIES' ALL-wOOL GAR
Oments Dyed in the Best Manner. Lace Curtains
Done Up at Reasonable Prices and Mended Free of
Charge. Blankets Cleaned Cheap. Plush Wraps of all
Descriptions Steamed by our New Process specially
ANTON FISCHER, 906 g ST., the Old Reliable Bush
ness. se23Inl
A GOODRICH. AUTOMATICALLY, l24 DEAR
As born st.. Chicago; advice free, twenty one
years experience business quietly and legally trans
acted se1s-tu,th&s
A UTHORIZED PRIVATE DETECTIVE AGENCY.
"A Williams Co. Communications promptly al ,
tended TO and strictly confidential Office open all
hours. Nm. WILLIAMS. Manager. S2B ct. NV
my4-5m'
(yIvIL-sERVICE EXAMINATION QUESTIONS
~ and Answers. Send l0c. TO
s. W. FLYNN, AM, Ivy Institute,
au27-1ms Southwest cor. 9Th and sts. NV.
TUsTHS OLD STAND is TUE ONLY PLACE
- where nrstclsss Second Hand Clothing can be
sod NJ respectable prices Address or call ut 6lSD ST
NV. myl
The Republican journal., 1889-10-03
The Ge0rges Valley Railroad.

n ,,.,,,- l,nl- - H., -. -.-.,,,,,,. :,
''9N ''NN " '' 'i'''''H a''H "F"ifcHlohu
cnt OF the Bangor Daily News, that the George.
Valley railroad between I-nion ,,I Wa,.rop i +,
I;i. va VI - u
~ ''tit 40 90'" ''9 l"7e4Dlt- inc town 81 mon
and MON citizens almost exclusively will furnish
al the money. In town meeting Union has NOtcG
2-1O9 lor tins road to run from this place to a
connection with the Knox 4 Lincoln at Warren sta
uon, distance Of about eight miles. In addition
70 TINS $4,000, about $4,000 has been raised in
mon by private subscription and the first assess
ment Of live per cent. is now being collected
Civil Engineer III y. HancGN OF Worcester, Mass
with corps OF assistants has commenced the sun.
The Republican journal., 1889-10-03
$50 They We're Married."

The marriage of Emmons Blaine and Miss Anita
Mccormick soemniZed on Thursday last at
Clayton Lodge, Richfeid Springs, n. L., the sum-
mcr home of the late Cyrus IL. Mccormick, of Chi
cago, in the presence of the two families and few
personal friends Mr.. Walker Blaine was best
man. The brides costume was of white, and
though free from elaboration and ornamentation
was exceedingly effective. The entire front was
of Nalenciennes lace, meeting train of white
satin. The bodice was of white satin, with 1chu
of lace Ia Marie Antoinette falling softly about
the throat The sleeves also of lace, reaching
to the wrists. The veil was caught up by a coronet
of orange blossoms. Mrs. James g. Blaine wore a
costume of old rose colored brocade, and the
Misses Margaret and Harriet Blaine wore white
brocaded silk dresses with high pulled sleeves. A
reception followed the ceremony, and after that a
wedding breakfast was served. The wedding
presents in silver, gold and precious stones were
simply too numerous for mention. The groom's
present to the bride rich and handsome
diamond ornament in the shape of feur de lis
valued, so it is said, at Sl4 goo. The newly welded
pair are spending the honeymoon at Stanwood, the
Blaine cottage at Bar Harbor.
The Republican journal., 1889-10-03
BoWdoln Correspondence.

Robbie, 80, was on the campus this week.
The Seniors will drill with foils under the able
instruction of Prof Whittier.
Williamson, 'ss, is with for few days. He
enters Boston University to pursue the study of
law.
saturday the Bowdoins will go to Lewiston and
cross bats with the Champions of the League the
Bates.
The Sophomores have abolished hazing in all of
its forms, and the Freshmen have voted to do the
same next year. Nevertheless no Freshman will
be allowed to wear a tail hat or carry a cane and
he must stand during prayers in Chapel until
Thank giving. Such is life among the students.
Some of the Juniors have been having great
sport with two of the Freshmen. A notice was
posted on the bulletin board asking candidates for
the Glee Club from the class of 93, to report at
certain room in Winthrop hall. Two Freshmen
musicaly inclined obeyed the summons and were
put through severe examination. Having passed
this they given certificates ~ and sent to the
college tailor-f?) to be measured for dress suits
1t was very funny indeed and caused no end of
meillment to all but the victims. J.B.P.
The Republican journal., 1889-10-03
Transfers In Real Estate.

The following are the transfers in real estate in
Waldo County ending October LIST BENZ. Ames
Thorndike, to A. +. Bradford, same town. Fran.
ces II. Cole, Thorndke, to Nelson V. Conforth
same town. Harie NJ. Durham, Boston, to Fred
w. Brown Belfast. Melvina Dickey, & ais, Stock,
ton Springs, to V. L. Blake same town. Harrie NJ
Durham, Boston, to Fred W. Brown and to Charles
w. Cross >earsp0rt. Chas. a. Fitield, Hampden.
to Annie +. Wales, same town. B. F. Foster
Montvile, to Emma j. Thompson, same town
Frances J. Could, Bangor, to Daniel G.. Could,
same town. Mayo Hopkins < ais stockton to
Ezekiel and Nancy A. Hartman, same town. Isaac
II. jackson, Knox, to Oscar C. Wentworth, same
town. OTIS W Lane, Brooks, to Margaret A. Evans
same town. Benz. Libby, Belfast, to o. r. Coombs
lslesbOro. Betsey Marlen, Palermo, to Fred b.
Marden, same town. James + Rowell, Winterport
to Nancy a. Wood, Surrey. George F. smith
oearsport, to \. NJ. Larrabee, same town. Henry
e. Snow, Brewer, to Charles 5. Wales, Hampden
Inhabitants of Stockton Springs, to Isabella A
Ladd Bangor
The Republican journal., 1889-10-03

;. W. HARBoR The steamer Islander is making
daily trips between Somesville and Rockla land an
arrangement greatly appreciated by the people in
this vicinity as our steamboat service during the
winter, after the City of Richmond hauls off, is
very poor, leaving us only the one trip per week
of the steamer Rockiand
The summer visitors have all left, and the hotel
propretors are now counting up the money they
have made during the past season. 1t is reported
that Mr.. A. q Murphey, of Philadelphia who
owns cottage at seal liarbor, is to put in sys-
TEN Of water works at this place another season,
and will take the water from Echo Lake, dis
tance of some two and a half miles.
The report of the trip Our George took in the
Schr, i. NJ Bonney down in this vicinity, was
very interesting and was read with interest. We
should like to have had a call from him very
much. We should Judge from the writing that he
must be very expert with the clam hoe, and no
doubt he could get good job to supply the several
clam canning establishments at this place from the
shores in this vicinity.
The Republican journal., 1889-10-03
The Goth Maine at gettysburg.

The 2oh Maine Regiment is holding its reunion
this week at Gettysburg, with quarters at the
Springs hotel. This, Thursday afternoon they
will dedicate the monument erected by them on
Little Round Top; also the monument erected for
Chamberlain will deliver the Grafton and Rev T.
Gerrish will make the prayer at the dedication of
the 10th Maine monument. Capt. Howard l..
Prince, of Washington, will present a history of
the fight ON Little Round Top, and Lieut.. S. L.
Miller, of Wadoboro, history of the fight on
Round Top. Gen. Ellis Spear will make report
meeting of the regiment will be held in the parors
of the Springs hotel this evening; Among the
are Mayor II. 5. Melcher, president; f. ii. Ror
ers, vice president; S. l.. Miller secretary; John
NJ Kennedy and Edwin Heating, CT Warren Capt
A. f. Fernald and son, Winterport, G. w Rev
nolds, and wife, Waterville, John l.. Bradford,
Union, |, r. Sylvester, Washington, A. Cunning,
ham, Damariscotta Mills, Rev. Theodore Gerrish,
Portland, o. z. Martin, Foxcroft. Gen j. l.,
Chamberlain joined the party in New York
The Republican journal., 1889-10-03
Capt. John COnant Celebrates.

The Beaufort > C., Sea Island News of Sept 2J
says Capt. John Conant, one of our old citizens,
gray with the years of wellspent life, celebrated
his 10Th birthday on Saturday last. He was born in
resided until 1885 and moved to Bangor Me, where
he stayed till 1888, when he moved to Camden,
Waldo Co., and lived there until 1910, then he went
to roostook Co., and lived until 1882. Then he
returned to Bangor and there resided until 1861
When the war broke out in 1861 he went to Old
Town and raised company, Co. az" Sth Maine
regiment and was at the attack Hilton Head
in 1861 going through the bombarlment until 1862
when he resigned his commission and removed to
beaufort where he engaged in business. Since
ms residence in Beaufort he has filled many pub
lie offices with trust and fidelity. He was a mar
sinai In 1866, was prominent in the affairs of the
Freedoms Bureau and captured and abandoned
County Assessor, Board of Equalization, and filled
other offices
The Republican journal., 1889-10-03
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Special COEStableS to be Appointed.

At the meeting of the Governor and Council in
Augusta on Friday last the petitions for appoint
ment of an additional constable for Waldo county
were considered and NJ J. Dow, Esq, of Brooks
spoke in favor of an appointment ana in support
of George +. Files of Thorndike for the place The
council recommended the appointment Of a con.
stable. Three special constabes will he appoint
ed for Androscoggin County. The Governor will
make appointments of constables in season for the
A pardon was voted to John F. Lawrence, serving
life sentence for murder committed when drunk
He has served nineteen years time. 1t is claimed
that Lawrence was unconscious when he commit.
ted the deed
The Republican journal., 1889-10-03

HALLDALE. Mrs. Wolstencroft and Mrs. Seel
returned to their home in Pawtucket, r. L., las t
week AIRS Carrie NJ. Shaw, of Lowell, Mass, is
visiting her parents, Rev. and Mrs. w. S. Steven
son. Key. D. Bracket preached here last Sun
day; The meeting was held in the school house,
as the paint on the inside of the church was not
dry Mr.. Bracket will preach here again Oct. 18th.
:Q Quite heavy frost in this section last Saturday
about completed. The crop of potatoes is very
light. Mrs. Z. ID. Raynes is at North Vassalboro
visiting her parents. f.. M. Hamilton is painting
his house outside, which will add much to its ap-
pearance ..J. W. Deane of Freedom, was in this
vicinity last week and took views of the church
and cemetery. Mr.. ID. makes very good pictures
mt very reasonable rates Moody Norton is fail
ing fast He can live but short time.
The Republican journal., 1889-10-03

Mr.. Z. A. Piper, of this city entered his horse ID.
L. in the IS and 40 races troted Mt Sanford yes
tcray and to-day
Embrook has returned to Maine and will trot at
several places during the fall fairs.
The big $500 pound rercheron stallion owned by
Mr.. Edminster, of Knox, attracted much attention
at the park last week.
Mr., Horace Tihbetts, of Rockport, has a pacing
stallion with a record below 30. He gave the
animal an exhibition heat at the Belfast Park last
week. The horse is flyer.
Nelson's first record that was made by him a
twoyear-old, %, was.made at Maplewood Park in
1881.
The weather was not suitable last week for Mel
son to attempt to break his record at Beacon Park,
but Friday he trotted exhibition mile in go.
The gray stallion Alcryon was speeded around the
track making mile in 2l69l, half second slower
than his best record.
Mr.. Mel son denied the report that Nelson had
been sold but said to Boston Journal reporter
that he had been offered more money than had
eyer been offered for trotting stallion in this
country, on condition that Nelson should beat the
stallion record 81 have considered the matter
carefully said he, land have finally decided not
to sell him. Nelson is at Budd Doble's
stables in Philadelphia to prepare for the coming
races in Lexington, Kentucky, where he Will try
to beat the stallion record"
The proposed match race between Nelson and
Alcryon at Mystic Park is said to be of. The
owner of Alcryon said he was ready and willing
to race AZ Fleetwood Park, but would not trot at
Myst5u.
Nelson is pronounced liking Of the turf" Then
Lizzie Miller, the fast flly which has just broken
the yearlng record at Livermorc Falls is entitled
to be called the princess royal The Maine horse
has come to the front Portland Advertiser.
The Republican journal., 1889-10-03

In private note, from which we take the liberty
of quoting, Prof L. e. Bateman says:
Mrs. Packard says she and | must look to our
aurels. No need of that in her case. In the pres.
ence of that noble woman both Comrade Beale and
myself take off our hats and crown her with the
poets bays. The sacred fires of Parnassus descend
only upon the favored few; but in that charmed
circle her name shines with undiminished lustre.
She will occupy high niche in the Temple of
Fame. God bless her.
The Republican journal., 1889-10-03
Successful Fishermen.

The sch. f. A. Smith of North Haven, which
landed the first fare of mackere at this port this
season, has met with more than average success
all the season. week ago Friday she made a
haul of llj bills extra large mackere of Monte
gan, which sold at Portland at $26 and $50 per
Dbl. packed The captain reports that while sail
a large school of fish, which they took to be por
gies, and passing through it, soon came upon an
was forward discovered that they were mackerel
and the seine was got out and good haul made
after the moon had risen. They had been sailing
through mackerel for half an hour and might have
filled the vessel had they known it earlier. GCape
Ann Advertiser
Ask your butcher about "No rosin."