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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-15
THE RraIDITY OF THE MUSCLES,
ALEXANDRIA.
Reported for THE EVENING STAR,

Reported for THE EVENING STAR.
MOSQUITOES BY THE MILLION is
troubled with mosquitoes now as never before
within the memory of the Oldest inhabitant.
The abnormally wet weather brought the pests
to town six weeks earlier than usual, and they
have continued to increase until now no place
10 free from them. The police say that when
ever they halted on their beats last night the
nets and cool nights Alexandria is still q very
comfortable place to sleep, however.
SENT TO JAIL.-The mayor this morning sent
to Jail for sixty days the tramp, Clark Gim-
meth, who shot twice at Mr.. J. F. Petty, the
train inspector at the Alexandria and Fred
was attempting TO get on train, when the train
inspector advanced with q hammer to drive
him of and the tramp fred two shots, neither
Of which took effect.
NoTEs.-A large congregation attended this
morning at st. Mary's (Catholic) church, cele-
brating the festival OF the Assumption
Ladies' mite society of the NJ. E. church held a
meeting last night at the residence of Mrs.
Force, on Royal near Duke street.-The pro-
posal Of the Young Mems Christian associa-
ton TO put up handsome building on King
street has been suspended owing to the state OF
renewed efforts may succeed in making this
improvement to the city.--Eighteen acres of
land near Hunters chapel, in Alexandra
county, have been sold at $500 10 Septimus
Brown BY J. g. Pettibone Of washington.-
The United States internal revenue Office, tenn
porarily closed here, was reopened TODAY by
one Of Collector McCaull's deputies sent from
Lynchburg.-Ex-Mayor Strauss has returned
to this city after an absence of some time IN
Charlottesville.
An American Century Plant In Bloom.
A fine specimen Of the agave-an American
aloe or century plants now in bloom At
Mount Vernon. It has stalk IA feet high and
at the top clusters Of yellow flowers, not
remarkable for beauty; but simply odd. The
plants usually flower from ten to seventy years
and die after maturing the fruit Mr.. Franklin
A. Whelan, the florist at Mount Vernon, has
taken special pains with this, which he shows
TO the visitors with much pride and pleasure
The Baltimore Celebration.
The ofhciais Of the War and Navy depart-
ments we're yesterday waited upon By COM
mittee consisting Of Gen. Clinton p. Paine. ac-
companied by Gen. Robert Ober Col. Il w.
Warden and Lieut. Nichsu =. lamar, U.6.A.,
a. representatives Of the military COMMITTEES
Of Bsltimors,s exposition, under the guidance
OF Col =. g: Gibson, third artillery. They
secured nom Commodore walker, acting secre-
tary Of the navy, promise 70 send the cruisers
Boston, Atlanta, Chicago and Yorktown and
maybe the Ossipee and yantic, II in any way
possible, TO participate In the naval displav.
AZ the War department they hunted up their
rsquistttca upon the ordnance departmeus for
snaunition 70 be used IN TIE sham battle, and
oss fstoa We cid 8Iss i.ss. ua 1 1o ad
b. tsDued - he third osyalxy. now q eenn. 8
Pecoesdto naltinses early q 6spSembef snd
- TIE poRt - Ne eo1ohgo<kon. T6o oouUff6oo
Nese VI penee1 ~ tAsk 6nyt uqgk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-15

BIcrcLISo ToUR.-Mr. Frank d. Bowen of
the Secretary's Office, War department, leaves
tomorrow for bicycling tour through the New
England states.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-15

Range of the Thermometer Today.
The following were the readings at the sig
nal Office today: am, "a; pm, 76; maxi
mum, 7s minimum ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-15

A NEW CONSULAR AoEscY.-The State de-
partment has decided to establish consular
agency at Winterther, sixteen miles from Zu-
rich, Switzerland. The falls Of the Rhine are
located there and are visited by large numbers
Of American tourists
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He Wanted a Congressman.

BOSS, kin you tell me when de lecshun
comes off2" asked an old colored man whose
home is in the county Of city man today.
what election do you mean" queried the
citizen.
Il means when is de Congressman's Iected,"
explained the old man.
oh, we don't have elections here in the
District" replied the citizen.
Well, how do dey git DER Congressmeu
den2" the old man persisted
We don't have any," replied the citizen.
why do You ask that question?
70 God" calculated the old man, is my
boy got to stay In dat ar prison all de summer,
Just case we amt got no Congressman"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-15
THEY WENT SWIMMING.
How -Four Small Boys Were Caught by
Policeman Thompson.

That free baths are badly needed in this city
was shown 10 the satisfaction Of every one In
the Police Court this morning when case was
called in which four small white boys were de-
PENDANTS and Policeman Thompson was CON-
Piainant Tie boys charged were Fred shep-
perd,f fadsett, Charles Newton and Alfred
Clark. The boys were probably in need Of Q
bath and every house in East Washington,
where they live, does not have bath room.
Not being able to pay for Turkish bath they
determined to go swimming. They we're afraid
to go after shutdown and SO they made up their
minds to go in the day time. The next question
was where they should go. They knew
that they would get arrested il caught
swimming in sight Of any one and they went
down to the Eastern branch, beyond the rail-
road tunnel, not expecting to see an officer in
that locality. But complaint had been made by
the railroad company about the boys and
Policeman Thompson was watching for them.
One by one the boys disrobed and then they all
went splashing in the water. They had not en-
loyed their bath many minutes before the off,
Ger appeared and called them out. Each OF the
boys left q collateral TO appear in the Police
Court this morning. shepherd was the only
one who appeared for trial. He looked a.
though his bath had only softened the dust on
him. He admitted bis guilt and was fned Sl.
In the other cases collaterals were forfeited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-15
The City Of New York's Trim.

New YORK, Aug. l5.-The steamer City Of
New York which arrived at the bar at 1l:5s last
night reports having experienced very dirty
weather. The vessel was obliged to slow down
three or four times owing to the machinery
having become heated, resulting in loss Of
some ten hours time. The daily runs were:
August Q, 4OS miles; 10, 440; H. 452 II, 424; ID,
40I, IA, 465; IS, 17. The new steamer Teu-
tonic. which arrived at the bar at 1915 am. to-
day, reports having had strong westerly winds
and gales and head seas most Of the time. On
August IL she ran at areduced speed for seven
1874 miles; 10, 4o4; IL, $50; Il, 4sl, Is, 40; ~
4S4; Is. 227.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-15

FOURTH CLASS PosrMAsrERs have been ap-
pointed in Virginia and Maryland as follows:
Jos. Davis. Tucketts Mills, Stafford county,
Va; Thos. jackson, Adkins Mills, Wayne
equity, Va; G. P. Putney, Granite, Baltimore,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-15
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The New York Stock Market.
The following the opening and closing prices Of
the New York Stock Market. as reported by special
wire to Corson and Mccartney, 14tY street.
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Oun GRAsn CLEANING SALE
BEFORE REMOVAL TO 18TH AND + sTs

BEFOhk hkAONAL ~ lS1a AMI oA6
We win commence on MONDAY MORNING,
AUGUST IL, and continue throughout the week sale
Of our entire stock of Carpets Furniture and Uphol
stsry Fabrics at prices that will sell them.
Do you want to save from rs to 75 cents per yard
on Carpet,
Do you want to save from 10 TO 100 dollars on q
Suit of Furnitures
DO you want to save from 40 10 so dollars on your
curtains'
The following prices win prevail,
CARPETS. CARPETS.
Best Quality Tapestry Brussels. Csc. per yard.
Best Quality All Wool Ingram Soc per yard
Best Quality Body Brussels. csc. per yard
Best Quality Wilton Velvet 81 per yard
FURNITURE.
Ans15o Suits for $50.
All 800 suits for s62- so.
AL SOS Suits for $3.50.
NOW COMES CPHoLsTERY GOODS. LACE CUR
TAINs AND HEAVY PoRTIEREs.
We expect to lose the coming week $4,000 on this
stock. Why. Because will not take q dollars worth
of the above in our new establishment
$500 pairs Nottingham at 80 cents on the dollar.
$500 pairs Madras Curtains at SO cents on the
dollar.
5000 yards Upholstery Goods at 80 cents on the
dollar.
200 pairs Heavy Turkoman Curtains At so cents on
the dollar.
SPECIALTIES.
ann Hair Mattresses nj as AZ
Wire Mattresses. Splendid Quality, 50.
Madras Curtains. by the Yard. 80 cents Reduced
from $3.50.
IS Nottingham Lace Curtains $3.50.
40 s4.90.
els Real Lace Curtains $3.50.
In fact will sell every piece of Carpet every stick
of Furniture in Parlor and Chamber. every Pair of
Lace Curtains and every yard of Silk, Mohair, Plush
Tapestry. Raw Silks &C. at loss from 20 to rs per
cent on what we paid for them
TERMS CASH. TERMS CASH
No Deviation of this Rule During this Sale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-15

TopAr's BOND OFFERINGS aggregated esq.,
900, as follows: Registered A, 5000 at 1913;
coupon AIS, "a, 900 at 1861; $4,000 at 1861;
$1,000 at 1868; registered AS, $1,000 at 106
Sl2, 900 at l07X.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-15

The FOLLOWING Promotions have been made
in the money order Office, Post Office depart
ment: Miss Rosa sewel Of Louisiana, and Ed
ward F. Kimball Of Massachusetts to 81 600
Frank E. Waring Of New York, and Herbert J.
Brown of New Hampshire to 81, 400. Theo-
dore g. Arnold of Texas TO Sl,2 200.
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Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE. Aug. l5.-Coston dull-middiing.
11ha1l%. Flour, nominally steady. Wheat
southern dull and easy: Fultz, SUaS6; Longberry,
s2as7; No. 2, s3h: steamer So western easy;
Der, S2A4as21s; October, s3kas3k; Decem Der.
Soy aS5h. Corn-southern. dull: white, 44a46:
yellow, 43a44E; western duh; mixed, spot, 49,
August, 43; September, 43a43A. Oats easier
new, 29a3I old, 3la34; western mixed, new, 25a
27 old 27a2S. Rye steady, 50a52. Hay firm
prime to choice timothy. 10 00al7 90. Provisions
dun. Butter irm-western packed. Hale; cream
cry. l6kal7 Eggs ttrn-fresh, Is. Petroleum
steady - refined. 7.15. Coffee nominally Grm-
81. Freghts to Liverpool per steamer dull
grain per bushel, 3ka4d. Cork for orders. 4s.:d
Receipts - -four. 1900 barrels; wheat 5000
bushels; corn, 81, 900 bushels; OATS Is 900 BUSH
els; rye, 200 bushels: shipments-wheat, 62,-
600 bushels. Sales-wheat, 392 900 bushels corn,
5000 bushels.
BALTIMORE, Aug. Is. - Virginia consols. 81
bid; do. ten-forties, 37a3S1S; do. threes. 67a67H
Baltimore and Ohio stock. S4kao0: Northern Gen.
trail stock, II bid; Cincinnati Washington and
baltimore irsts, 993s; do. seconds, 54ao4z: do.
threes. 20; consolidated gas bonds, 1l2aIl3; do.
stock, AKA As.
Chicago Markets.
CHICAGO, Aug. l5 Opening. -Wheat--August
7S; September, III December. TSL. Corn-Au-
gust, 35x: September. 35,s: October, 3Sk. Oats
-September, POS. Pork-september, 1885, Octo-
Der, 9.67K. Lard-september, 6.27k; October,
800 Short ribs-September. $40; October $40.
CHICAGO. Aug. Is tclosing,. wheat-August,
TN: September, 76s<; December, 7sh. Corn-Au-
gust, 35k; September, 353s; October, 353S; De-
cember, 345S. Oats = August, 205s; September,
con; October. COX; December, 81. Pork = Au-
Lard-August 6.l5 September, 8I5; October,
6.o5; December, 5.s5. short ribs - August.
6.10; September, 5.l2k: October, $40.
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The Case Of Special Onlccr Vass.

This afternoon, In the Police court, Special
onicsr John vsss, arrested yesterday for false
prstenoss, - stated in The srAa, was charged
with the larceny Of - and false prefences IN
obtaining o6 from the brother Of prisoner o.
Monday last Mr.. Kicks asked postponemeut
and ths court 81 ths 60 fer saturday; bond
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-15
The Colored Man Wins.

SAN Francisco, Aug. 16.-The fight to .
finish, Queensberry rules, for purse Of $500,
between Charles Turner (colored) Of Stockton,
Cal, and Paddy German Of Australia, last
night, was won By Turner In eight rounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-15

BIDS FOR THE Library BEAMs.-Bids have
been opened for iron beams for the new ma
tional library building. Carnegie, Phipps d
Co. Of Pittsburg and the Iron and Steel COM
pany Of Trenton, NJ, Cooper Hewett), put
in similar bids-s2.s5 per pound The con-
tract amounts to about ga, 600.
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Death OF ex-Congressman Mines.

Death OF ex-Congressman Mines.
HARRISBURG, Va, Aug. l5.-Hon. WIN. Mines,
r., died last night at o'clock at Mines, Va.
He was born in England and was sixty-one
years of age. He was elected to Congress in
lSS0 from this district and served one term. He
was proprietor OF the Mines iron works and
was one Of the most prominent business men Of
the place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-15

Marriage licenses have been issued by the
clerk Of the court TO James Whitehead and
Nellie Robinson, both Of Prince Georges
county, Md; John ]. Marks and Minnie N.
Lacey; VIM. Green and Eliza Jones; r. Byrd
Judd and ]. Geneva winstead, Henson T. Bris-
coe and Henrietta Dixon.
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Jurr 26rn
ole PENNSYLVANIA AVE.

WE HAVE IN STOCK. ALL TOLD, ABOUT $50
PIECES FRENCH sATINEs. WE WANT TO CLOSE
THEM. THE DESIGNS ARE GOOD, The STYLES
EXCELLENT. CLOSING PRICE. 20c
IN SCOTCH AND FRENCH GINGHAMs WE CAN
SHOW $50 PIECES OF ALL STYLES AND PRICES.
WANT TO CLOSE THEM AND HAVE MARKED
TEEN AT PRICES THAT WILL MAKE THEM
MOVE RAPIDLY. 1T WILL PAY YOU TO CALL
AND SEE THEM
so PIECES WHITE GOODS. WANT TO CLOSE
THEM. FORMER PRICE 20 AND CSC. HAVE RE-
DUCED THEM TO l21xc PER YARD. RARE
CHANCE TO GET GOOD WHITE DRESS FOR A
SMALL CONSIDERATION.
so PIECES ENGLISH DIVINITY STRIPES. WHITE
GROUNDS WITH SMALL CoLORED STRIPES.
OFFER THEM FOR I2xc
IT WILL PAY ANY SHOPPER TO LOOK At OUR
REMNANT COUNTERS. ALL KINDS OF REM
NANTs AT VERY LOW PRICES WILL BE DIS
PLAYED ON OUR CENTER COUNTERS FOR THE
NEXT FEW DAYS.
IN WHITE GOODS WE HAVE VICTORIA LAWNS
INDIA LINENS. BOTH PLAIN AND HEM
STITCHED.
WELLS. ALL KINDS.
BATIsTE DE PARIS.
FRENCH MUILS
NAINsooK. PLAIN. STRIPED AND PIAIps.
PERSIAN LAWNS
SWISS MUsLlNs. PLAIN AND FIGURED.
We HAVE TWENTY PIECEsoF EMBROIDERED
SWISS. CONTAINING ~ YARDS, FOR WHITE
DRESSES. HAVE MARKED THEM AwFULLY
CHEAP.
ABOUT so GENTLEMENs NEGLIGE SHIRTS
REDUCED; WANT TO CLOSE THEM. SO HAVE
MADE THE PRICE Low TO MAKE THEM MOVE
RAPIDLY.
30 PIECES OUTING CLOTHS. BEAUTIFUL DE-
SIGNS, AT THE Low PRICE OF 12,< CENTS PER
YARD.
ONLY 20 DOE GENTS PLATED SILK HOSE
LEFT; THIS IS THE LAST OF THESE GOODS WE
5HALL HAVE
CUSTOMERS OWING BILLS WILL PLEASE CALL
AND SETTLE. AS WE ARE COMPELLED TO
CLOSE ALL BOOK ACCOUNTS RELATING TO OLD
BUSINESS By MIDDLE OF AUGUST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-15
WASHINGTON GROVE.
The First Day In Camp-A Successful
Opening.
Q Of THE EVENING stan

Correspondence of THE EVENING srAn
WASHINGTON GRovI. Aug Is
Instead of the usual hustle and preparation,
which has formerly characterized the FIRST day
in camp everything was comparatively quiet
here yesterday. There was no moving In at all,
as almost the entire encampment have been
spending the summer on the grounds.
A number OF benches we're put up on the two
sides Of the tabernacle for the accommodation
of the crowd Quite goodly number came out
to service last evening to bear our able and
earnest presiding elder.
Choosing his text from II Chronicles, 9Th
chap, 18th and 14th verses, DR.. Reiley preached
q most timely and appropriate sermon. He
strove to impress upon the minds and hearts of
his hearers a. followers Of the Good Master
that no sacrifice is too great that Is
made In His great and glorious cause, enjoin-
ing on them to strive by unceasing prayer and
NOTHING 20 %an1 camp meeting
yerted souls TO Christ The singing was led By
Mr.. Henry Wilson, assisted by an efficient choir.
with Miss Bette jackson a. organist
Rev. ]. Z. N. Lemon, DR.. Hanlon and Rev.
Mr.: Laney arrived here yesterday.
The morning prayer meeting at eo'clock was
led by Rev. Mr.. Laney and public services Of
II o'clock by Rev. ]. K. NJ Lemon,
DR.. Hanlon took charge Of the Bible reading
ing at 2oclock, ana VIII preach this evening
at g.
The ladies' meeting q o'clock WAS con-
Quoted by Mrs. Judge CLARK and childrsn's
meeting ut 2 o'clock by Rev. Mr.. Lansy.
Later arrivals ct the hotel are the Misses
Lalie and Jessie McCarty, Mrs. Turner and
daughter, h. g. Baker and family, Misc A n
Webster and Miss Z l. Pearson.
The temperance camp meeting, which has
been referred to, win not be held until Aueust
"a, instead OF ~, commanding ne dAy after the
regular camp has closed.
Mrs. Rankin and daughter and Mr.. and Nrs.
Bailey viii occupy the Cisssn cottage on 6th
avenue.
Mr.. J. K. McCathrsn and family len ths
grove yesterday evening 10 return to their home
In Warrington.
Or. G. A. Norton and sietsr sru visitins Mr..
L. Chapman on LIST avenue.
Or. Norton IL just from New York. WHARF hs
has been under surgical treatment Re Vim rs-
turn 70 that city st The termination Of his visit
here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-15
Ayes Hnn Vreon

Renders the hair soft, plant and glossy. pro-
notes fresh growth. and cures eruptivs dis
eases Of the scalp. Mary A. Jackson, Salem,
hsss.. writes; Il have used Ayers Hair viror
for . number Of yssra and It has always gwen
No satisfaction- Il il an excellent dressins.
prevents the hair from turning Rrsy. insures
Its vigorous growth, and keeps the scalp white
and clean"
Several months ago my hair commenced
filling out, and In . few weeks I was almost
bald Ibousht bottle Of Ayers Hair visor,
md sfter ustns only part Of II. my head vas
covered with heavy growth Of h~,x.-Thomas
1undsy. Sharon Grove. Ky
AYERS HAIR vIGoR,
Prepared by Dr.. J. O. Aver q Co., Lowell,
Maea Sold By DruRzista and Perfumera. jA23
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JULIUS LANsBURGH,

JULIUS LANsBURGH
$40 7th st. NV.
Future Business House Cor. 18th and T. auto
TNOR TWENTY-FIVE CENTS YOU CAN GET
IL Carriers Little Liver Pns-the best liver regulator
in the world. Don't forget this. One pill dose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-15
A Charge of False Pretenses.

Thos. G. warrick, young man recently en-
ployed at Richard Burton's awning factory, was
in the Police Court today charged with obtaining
money by false pretenses two months ago. Mr..
Burton did some work for Mrs. Kate Egan Of
No. 1908 9Th street, and it is alleged that after
S13 from Mrs. Egan. He was arrested Tuesday
for for being drunk. and in that way Detective
Carter learned his Whereabouts and held him
on this charge. The case wps continued until
Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-15

The GuSpoAT PrTREL, recently constructed
by the Columbia iron works, Baltimore, for the
government, will be given another trial next
Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-15
WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP.

ORDERS SusPENpEp.-The order Of June Is
detaching Major g. P. Houston, marine corps,
from duty at the Boston yard, has been sus-
pended for the present, also that ordering
Lieut. Col @. ID. Hebb to duty there. The lat
ter is placed on waiting orders
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-15
W. u sHUsTER 4 Sons
sls PENN AVE. NV.

RUHDIN6 PAPERS. MORTAR CoLoRs. I'M
Dported Portland. K Top, kosendale, ~s.d Antistam
Csznsnts. Moth froof Payer and CharcoaL
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A DOZEN PERSONS INJURED.
Result of the Breaking of q Railroad
Bridge.

vINcENNEs, IND, Aug. 15.-Last evening at
o'clock the north bound passenger train on the
Fort Branch division Of the Evansville and
Terre Haute railway met with an accident by
the breaking down of a small bridge IL miles
north of Mount Vernon, which resulted seri-
ously to a number If passengers. There were
about thirty-hye passengers on board, and the
train consisted OF two passenger coaches, a
baggage car and a fiat car. 1t was making
schedule time and the locomotive rushed on
he trestle work and got safely over. but the
baggage car broke through and was thrown off
the rails and turned over the bridge, falling 20
feet, while the rear coach turned down the en-
bankment About dozen persons were more
or less injured. None, however, are thought
to be fatally hurt Baggage Master Burns OF
Henderson. ky., was badly bruised. When the
crash occurred the safe in his car was knocked
out Of position and thrown against Mr.. Burns,
who was knocked out OF the side door and fell
to the ground below the trestle work, fully 20
feet, where he lay stunned and unable to move.
Mrs. Glaze OF Princeton was badly bruised and
injured about the head Mrs. Hopkins of
Ridgeway, ILL.,, was injured internally and cut
about the head and face. Five or six other
passengers were more or less injured. The in
jured we're conveyed to Fort Branch and every
thing done for their comfort.
New York Republican Convention.
NEW YORK, Aug. l5.-The republican state
committee met at the Fifth Avenue hotel today
and decided to hold the state convention in
Saratoga on September Is.
Knocked Out In the Thirteenth Round.
EAU CLAIRE, Wis, Aug. 15.-Paddy Harring-
ton Of this city was knocked out in the thir-
tenth round by ]. W. Curtis of Duluth at an
early hour this morning just outside the city
limits. The fight was with skin-tight glove to
a finish, for $1,000 to q finish. The fight lasted
an hour and Harrington presenteds sickening
appearance when ii was over
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-15
Government Printing Office Changes.

government Printing ONCE Changes.
Anthony Defrees, better known in this city
and at the government printing Office a.
TONY" and q son of the late Hon. J. d.
Defrees, three times public printer, has been
appointed to . position in the map room Of the
government Office. When John D. Defrees
was public printer under the Hayes admins
secretary and confidential assistant.
+. E. shafer, compositor in the specification
room, has been discharged from the govern
ment printing Office.
E. Agne, forwarder, and e. H. Roberta,
nnisher, have resigned their positions in the
Office.
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Il. b. Towsra Il Sos.
pRY GOODS pEALKRa
1915 SEVENTH STREET NoRrHwKsr,

Ciarfs o. ". +. Spool Cotton. &C.
HUT q the Loom Bieaehsd Cotton. $40
sflenaid Line Of Outing Cloth reduced 70 1Oc
b@tiste IN Beautiful styles reduced from IN DC.
n<h.fns IN Great Variety for 3. D. 10 and t23<c.
job 10, Of ladies' Linen Collars and GUS. worth
Rom 10 To 15c., only sc.
Extra Large Linen Towels 2Oc.
Bed Table Linen. Fast Cosorz, 25c.
lx5<c. Sslnes reduced % LOG.
&c. sstfnes, reduced 70 &c.
haliss t6at we're Cheap q los 20 ccsine 81 7e.
ll4npel sultnes IL yards wide, All wool, SOc
Colored Cambria tor Lining. Sc.
and b Drawer spool Cotton Cabinets for ala
Gun THE PEOPLE BECAUSE THEY ARE TIRE
~ Of nttsr doses with the rain griping that ux-
ally follow CArtsrs Little LAYER P1lis One pf d0ss
a IL DANGER or DRINHTNG inquire VXTER
a ~ sy9idsd ~ adding 20 droTs Of the genuine An
ecs<1rs 6tterA Manufactured By Dr.. Sisgert Sons.