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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-18
The Macarthur Lectures.

Judge Arthur Macarthur delivered the first
lecture of series Of five on commercial law to
the students, graduates and friends of Spen-
cerian business college in the business practice
hall at s clock last evening to large audience
The lecture was an exposition of the law of
mercantile contracts, the law of employer and
employed, of debtor and creditor, Of parent
and child, of husband and wife, of partner
ships Of hiring and service. The lectures will
continue on Tuesday evenings during January.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-18
A New Idea for Shoe Soles.

Erou TIC F1lI MAIL GAZette.
Nuremberg firm is bringing out q new
kind OF sole for boots and shoes, for which it
claims great solidity and convenience. The
sole consists Of sort Of trellis work Of spiral
metal wire, the interstices being filed with
gutta percha and ammoniac rosin, which give
them both strength and suppleness. They
are fitted with special nails on to ordinary eoles
and can be produced so per cent below the or
binary prices of leather ones. They have al
ready been used in the army, and it is stated
that the results Of the test are very satisfactory
The soles were found in good condition after
long and severe usage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-18
Transfers Of Real Estate.

Deeds in fee have been filed as follows: ].
H. Ralston to Ida r. Morris, sub 81, So IS; g.
A. Miller to A. Burgdorf, lots $50 and 1852, So 4;
$500. H. S. Merrill to r. 7. Wainwright, subs
and 2, SO. 9s7; S2,Ss1.75. R. I. Wainwright
to C. w. Simpson, same property: 8. r.
Waldron to H. b. Moulton, sub AZ, SO. 85S; $.
H. b. Moulton to Evils Waldron, same property:
8. A. Burgdorf to Annie p. Clark, subs A,
b, C, f, G., X, l. and o, SO. lilo; e. j. B.
Winner to Pauline NJ. Clephane, lot 20, 90. 8,
lexington: $4,000.
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HoL1DAY G1rrs.
WILMARTH l. EDMoNsToN.
l.IN-. IlI,ArNr
Remarkable Intelligence Of Horse.

From the New York Sun
One of the characters in the play of ''Shenan-
doah" is horse, whose duty it is to put his head
in at a window in the first act and to dash across
the stage later on with Sheridan on his back.
On one night while Mr.. Howard was looking on
behind the wings he saw the horse toss up his
head, erect his ears and display every other
sign Of equine excitement. What on earth is
the matter with the beast?" Mr.. Howard asked
"He has just gotten his cue," said Mr.. Froh-
man: latter the first few nights he recognized
a certain line that has just been spoken ON the
stage a signal to be ready for his perform
ance, and now when he hears those words,
though they arc quietly spoken in the course
of an ordinary dialogue, he gets ready in this
way" This led to further conversation about
the horse in which Mr.. Howard expressed his
admiration of that particular animal, though
MIR. FrOhman said that any horse would do
equally well, SO intelligent is that animal as
rule
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-18
A Military Oyster Roast.

The Presidents troop, known officially as
troop A of the District national guard, pro-
poses to have great time while celebrating its
first anniversary. The troop will assemble at
its armory in the Washington Light Infantry
building at o'clock on Friday afternoon and
will Immediately proceed by way of 14th street
to the Casino club, back of Mount Pleasant.
At the club house there will be an oyster roast
Gen. Ordway and a number of other guests
will assist the troop in destroying the viands
and accompaniments
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-18
GAR. Christmas Dinner.

A committee, of which J. R. Brown is chair
man and ID. p. Craig secretary, is arranging for
the regular annual Christmas dinner at Grand
Army headquarters, l4l2 Pennsylvania avenue.
All soldiers and sailors, or their families, in
humble circumstances will be entertained on
that occasion If their addresses are sent to the
committee not later than Monday, December %
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r Notam austriacam.
uumero
Ducenta.

DuC6nta
N.B.-For one days application only.
DIR. HaynaId.
The prescription was taken over to the
chemists shop late at night by the boots of the
hotel. The chemists assistant, having puzzled
his brains and looked in vain in the pharma-
copea, took the paper to his master, who at
once saw that the prela te wanted 200 forms in
bank notes. So he put the notes into q powder
box, scaled it up and sent the made-up pre-
scription over to Mgr. Haynaid. adding that if
another dose of the mixture was wanted the
patient was welcome to it. The next day the
amount was returned to him. Many similar
stories are told of the cardinal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-18

A SUPERIOR TRAIN TO CINCINNATI, CHICAGO,
AND ST. LouIs.-The popularity of the Penn
sylvania railroads new afternoon fast express
to Cincinnati, Chicago, and st. Louis has
greatly increased The service is unique. II
carries Pullman buffet parlor car to Harris
burg. Pullman vestibule sleeping cars Harris
burg to western terminals, and dining car Har-
risburg to St. Louis
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Nv EEAS CO., AucuoneerA
ELEGANT BRUSSELS CARPETS
BOARDING.

GOO b ST. Me-, ONE NICELY FURNISHED
w y Front Room on Second Floor; home com
ivrs and frst-class board moderate rates dl72t'
ROARDING-1l2O 9TH ST. N.w.-NICELY FUR
ID nished Rooms, with all conveniences: home COM
forts and frstciass Board at moderate rates dl46t'
VNOR RENT-THE NEWPORT, 140l MASSACHU-
Il sets ave, rner of l4th ST. location. rooms and
appointments unsurpassed. Conducted by Madame
ROBINSON, from Newport, RI dl1-lm'
VINHE WEBSTER. 5l3 18TH ST. NV; TRANS
tents 81 and u so per day with board; per week.
SO to S. headquarters Sghseers: daily stage to
Arlington and points of interest," no liquors oclo3n
TIME ALPINE, 81 AND 3l9 ~ ST. NV. LARGE
j Wellfurnished Rooms; Frst-class Board reason
able prices; convenient to street cars. n21-lm'
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All Three Seriously Wounded.

Joseph Kaffer, Charles Rose and Charles
Hart late Monday night went into William
Zorn's saloon in Canton, Baltimore county
Nd, for drinks. A difficulty arose over pay
ment and Zorn drew razor and sliced OF
Kaffer's nose, also slashing his cheek and head.
Kaffer's companions caught Zorn, but the latter
broke away and, getting breech-loading gun,
shot Kaffer and Hart in the legs Zorn reloaded
and succeeded in shooting Rose in the legs and
abdomen. All three men are seriously wounded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-18

WALLIS l. CO.'S
NEW ORLEANS CUSTOM HOUSE CIGARS
AL Long, Clear Imported Tobacco for 3 cents. Are
Creole and Cuban Hand made.
Absolutely pure and free from all acids. extracts
paints or navorng and are not dipped Is beautiful
and perfect Cgar-not q cheap Cigarro or Cheroot.
Equal to any l0cent Cigar i'll the United States tina:
is sold regular. This Cigar bears the highest testi
monisls Of any goods known i'll the trade. Endorsed
by one hundred and seventy of the largest whole
sale firms of the south north east and west Is by far
the best advertised Cigar in the Union Regularly
vertsed in nearly every rstclass paper the Union
also in many other ways. Is a standard brand Abso-
utely only Wholesale Agency given in each city
Write for prices and contract
JAMES L. BARBOUR SON.
d4-1m Wholesale Agents
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JOHNSON. GARNER & 60.

NEW GOODS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Special value in Damask aud Huck Towels at 25c.
62-inch Table Damask, 5Uc.
A Job in 81 All-Linen Napkins, 81 %.
Piano and Table Covers.
Imperial Wrapper Flannnels, 25c
40-inch Henrietta Cloth, 5Uc
Beautiful Plaids, 40-inch wide, only 25c.
Umbrellas. with ia, cy handles for the Holidays
Crochet and Marseiiles Bed Spreads.
Linen and Silk Handkerchiefs; New Rugs and Mats
Blankets and Comforts from il up; Lace Curtains
JOHNSON, GARNER 4 CO,
d16 636 Pa. NV, near 9TH st.
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Shihiok Jugigo, the Japanese murderer who
has been condemned TO death, has been re-
moved TO Sing Sing.
T. Snellenburg & Co., dealers in retail dry
goods at Baltimore, have assigned. Moses
ireenbaum and Leopold Strauss, trustees, are
bonded in eco, 900.
In quarrel over the ownership Of some
property at Perkins, Ga, Walter Goodies shos
and killed Dave Perkins, his brother-in-lsw.
Boston merchants complain that the present
government of Brazil is not dealing rignuy
with American business men. They uik On
asking the United States government TO take
action in the matter.
The exhibitors at the national maritime ex-
hibition at Boston rendered compnnen.ar
benefit to the managers OF the exhioiaon-
Over p 600 exhibitors and guests were present.
While handling a gun iftsen-year-old Henry
Potts of Ellicott City, Md, shot his SISTER and
The national conference Of charities and cor
rections win be held ct Baltimore en- May IL
ISsQ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-18
Stole a Locomotive and a Ride.

A thief stole q locomotive from the yards of
the Alabama Great Southern railroad company
at Tuscaloosa, Ala, few nights ago and en-
ioyed a wild ride Of eight miles. He was pur-
sued by some train men on another engine,
who fred several shots at him, and find
ing matters becoming serious he jumped from
the locomotive aud ran into the woods. The
men on the switch engine had no time 70 fol-
low. They heard the roar of an approaching
freight train and, with less than ten seconds 10
spare, got the two engines on q side track in
time to avoid a collision.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-18
NOTARIES PUBLIC.

COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS FOR EVERY STATE
~ and Territory, Notary aud L. s. Commissioner.
JNO E. BEALI. 1921 St NV In office from u. N
TO PIN MY
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fHE DOCTORS UNABLE TO ASCERTAIN WHAT
CAUSED KrrHER DEArH-rHE AUTOPSY IN TIL 8
CASE AS IN THE OTHER THROWS NO LIoHr On
TIE SUBJECT.
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TopHAMs HoL1DAY GooDs

The finest and most varied assortment have ever
exhibited are now ready for inspection in
FINE FANCY LEATHER GOODS, FOREIGN AND
DOMESTIC, IN
POCKET BOOKS, CARD AND LETTER CASES of
Gorham and other best makers and sterling
silver mounted.
CHATELAINE BAGS. MANICURE SETS
CUFF AND COLLAR BOXES.
STERLING SILVER MATCH SAFES.
FINE ENGLISH FITTED TRAVELLING BAGSI (my
direct importaton), with sterling silver and solid
ivory fittings.
SOLID LEATHER LONDON DRESSING CASES
AND BRUSH SITS AND HAT BOXES.
CIGAR AND CIGAhk1TE CASES, and many other
hne goods too numerous to mention, at
JAMES s. TOPHAMS
1891 Pennsylvania ave
Trunks and Travelling Bags in great variety.
Trunks repaired. d5
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INoR sALE-NICELY ARRANGED AND ATTRAC-
f4o situated on Il MeriSian ave- near BrOWn ST. Nj
Pleasant. Price only 80. 600. Terms $500 cash and
part df4 Pl;sn'e go per mo- w. C. DoS sa5 81.
EOR sALE-THE HANDSOME RESIDENCE OF
the late Senator Yulee. located near the intersec
ton OF Connecticut and 18th ST., below Dupont
circle The property is one of the finest IN the city
room, Library dinns rcom large sitting Room, hall
and buffers pantry on main floor; i've chambers.
ond floor six chambers bath loom, and cedar closet
in e Ana tTO
Kitchen, Laundry drying room, wine cellar servants
wires for lighting gas chandeliers; most fmproved
system OF steam beating porte cochere and all mod
by Laiarse the lot d contains 6947 square feet Of
ply S{i T. FITCH F l4ss f sh1 ave. NV
EoR sALE-THE HANDSOME RESIDE nee OF
one of the finest best located in the city being
the corner OF Connecticut ave and ST. opposite the
donns OF rOu uhs The
dence contains twenty rooms having large square hall
reception rooln drawing room music room and dining
room on main floor al communicating. stable and
less Sn the Value of the ground
inc on Full 1d csTds
BROWN l437 Pennsylvania ave. NV. dlI-2w
EOR sALE-THE BUCKINGHAM, ON 18TH ST,
a. opposite Mcpherson square; forty rooms; leased
he on wsn o rapidly fh IL this OSs
aud Shoreham. NJ. NJ PARKER, l4IS st. d13-2w
DOR SALE j LARGE DOUBLE BRICK FAMILY
4 Mansion. with large yard and stable, near Ascen-
sion church Address Box l, Star Office. d9-1m
IFOR sALE--A 1O-ROOM BRICK HOUSE. II FIT.
So INST Dfs B sR fEfs SCI st. nG
dl46t
EOR SALES NICHOLS AVE, ANACOSTIA, NEW
Bsk with snh ss0ct rare growing neigh
yard; good water: modern improvements: good out
o9S in the rear Call and % ses fG ySsrse
lIOR SALE-A GREAT BARGAIN, 10 NICE BRICK
Il Houses Sc in rapidly growing neighborhood
renting for 300 per month"; large yards and good
less than cost, to prompt purchaser This most
desirable investment. Calf ut once. GEO. W. LIN
klNS, 10Th and II SITS NV d13-6t
IGOR SALE-AT A BARGAIN-THE LARGE THREE
sixteen rooms and having width of 26 feet The lot
is 1917 feet deep with width Of 20 feet in front
alley. The location fine one for either residence
school. boarding house or for offices IN alley
the depth Of the lot renders It Very Available for an
apartment house. cistern holding several thousand
gallons Of filtered water upon The premises Price
d11-2w 1437 Pennsylvania ave. NV.
NOR SALE - DESIRABLE SUBURBAN PROP
Il erty Improved and Unmproved. including Large
ated within minutes ride from the business Center
Of Washington city, and several moderate sized villas
Soses n an lots sT IN iii n Sa
wo DENIsON,
d10-2m Real Estate Agent 023 ST. N. W.
EoR ,sIE-Two sIX-RooM BAYwINDow
nearly per cent on the investment Terms to suit.
An elegant, New, Nine-room Bay-window Brick; all
modern imps.; handsomely finished: wide parking I;
large lot; on 18Th St, near Q only $500,
i''n ns' ": IN SHi ssSO Co.
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EOR RENT
Il DIS L St n.w.,16r.S10(
1011 22d ST. Tor. 10. 81
l4O0 21st sc. NV, Tor. d.
13l Md. ave. ne, l1r. 81
A22 Sd st. NV, Or. .....5j
1908 n. H.Av.n.w.9r. IS. 81
l012 22d NV. Or. SO. 81
405 3lst- NV, Tor. "A.
laos j 18th NV. sr. Al
PO3 L st. NV, sr. .-40.6(
1901 VT. ave, 1lr.......4(
Hysttsyille, Md. lar. . AZ
436 ! st. NV. 7r....37.5
H6 Q Of. NV, l3r. .:S5. VI
bO3 L St NV. Sr. 80. 81
.22O9 18th st. n.w.......3I
1908 Marion NV. 7r. 81
1903 Linden ct. n-w.,7r.3l
2S20 y 1t. NV. Sr..25. A.
12Os II sine, 7r....x5.4I
247 Sth St n. e., 6r..25. 81
ISIS v st. NV. TIP:
1920 v 81. n W, tn:
zoo 9th 81. ne. 9r......2l
SO 18th st. .. W., 5r....2I
1e2l n. Cap. Of. or. 20. 81
l21 Z st. n-e.. 1r...20. 81
ola ID III WAE
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I 12l5 10Th NV. Sr.. $50. 40
4 ~ ST. NV, 7r......22.40
929 n. J.ay.n. ". 6r. 20. 80
1928 N.H.ave. n. w.. Or. 20
SIG ID st. ne, 6r.
1928 n. Capitol. 6r.l9.5O
Dol 4 ST. ne, 6r.....lS.30
1895 9th st. n W., 6rlS.3O
927 N.J.ave.n.w. Or. 10. 30
AZ Z 81. NV. 6r. =. 1850
I2U34 Sth st. NV. Or. $50
800 D st. NV. 4r.......l6
30l Y st. NV, Sr..-l5.30
3420 Prospect sv. ,6rl5.30
233 Mass. ave. n. e., Or. is
203l 9th st. NV, 4r.l2.50
102S 9th St ne, 5r.....12
Blaeden's al. Ar. IL
324 Wilson st. 5r.......lO
1888 10Th st. w. Ar. 10
10 Colu'biaav.n.w W. Ar. 9. 80
447 X st. NV, 3r..
49, 18th st. sc. 5r......S
STORES.
20S b st. NV. .35
22l0 14th st NV. %
l9l2 list st. NV. 10. 80
SER co e1s Funv
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NOR sALE-BEFORE INVESTING IN NEW
Piano or e1ehapginE your Old one call at the BRAD
aud the beautiful Uprights cases of Mahog.
any, Circassian Walnut. English Oak. Cherry and
Rosewood Sold tor cash monthly payments on
$40. Old squares taken in exchange and full value
allowed MO
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EOR SALE-TWO sIX-ROOM BAY-WINDOW
Bricks; all mod. imps. convenient to paying
nearly per cent on the investment Terms to suit.
This is q bargain.
An elegant. New, Nne-room Bay-window Brick all
modern imps. handsomely finished: wide parking
large lot; on 18th ST.. near Q only $500.
A Seyen-room Bay window Brick: oil mod, imps lot
W. /. HOPKINS & CO.
n26-1m 1920 st. NV.
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FOR SALE--HOUSES

EOR sALE-NICELY ARRANGED AND ATTRAC-
- tive Cottage OF rooms in splendid order; lot AZ
l40, situated on Meridian ave. Brown ST., Mt.
Pleasant. Price only 50. 600. Terms $500 cash and
part balance S25 per mo. W. G. DUVALL,
dl 4-5t Q25 st.
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BUSINESS CHANCES.

EoR RENT-iN NoRTHWEsT.ONEo OF THE BEST
u Stands IN the city for Grocery and Liquor Bust
ness; cheap rent Address b. b. u. Star office. It,
EoR SALE-HALF INTEREST IN GOOD PAY.
u ing Manufacturing Business; good Opportunity
for an enterprisng with capital. Address AMI
1AN1 OhEls, Star once dlS-3ts
NOR SALE-STOCK AND FIXTURES OF A HARD
i ware and House Furnishing Store; good chance
Tor new BEGINNER; business already established In
Quire ut 1iO6 l4th st. NV. dI7-6ts
E0R SALE-NICE DINING ROOM DOING GOOD
-. BUSINESS near two of the largest departments:
NV. ii7-ots
GALVESTON, TEXAS.
NJ II: M. TkUEHEAkT h CO., Real Estate and In
vestors Agents. Established 1867. New York city
references: Morton, Bliss Co.. aud Trsdesinens
nat bank d12-lm
IcOR sALE.DRUG STORE n W., HANDSOMELY
Il furnished stock. complete and fresh; new soda
water fountain; no old stock; store modern; plate
E.sss windows; WIZ Inventory about $1,000; owner
iiss other business and win sell q barKsg or ex
erty dwsihng can be rented with the store.
dll-lOt Address SPECULATION. Star once.
ssT'HE WORLD DO MOvE.-REMEMBxR THE
u Terrestrial Cl9ck" RAMSAY hs. cut tbs
warranted one year I'll all clock aud leweiry work &
the lowest prices In the city; defy competition
lX24 Est. NV. oul7
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FOR RENT--HOUSES.

EoR RENT-FoR SEVEN OR EIGHT MONTHS,
Ia Very Desirable House OF Is Rooms Apply alter
4:l5 pm. at 1873 dlS-.Sts
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IvOR RENT
~ 2235 18th st. n-v- b.w. brick, 7r., m ....S2l
x231 18th st. NV, b.w. brick 7r.. m ......... 81
z23s l2th 81 NV. bw brick, 7r, mi .......... 81
Apply to X. g. CAMPBELL
ol4-ot 5lT 10th st n
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Trunks and Travelling Bags in great variety.
Trunks repaired. d5
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Or to C. aEssFoRD. owner. 6ei S. c. ave. Sc.

IOR PENTHOUSE, 2lST NEAR s: slz MO.
II Apply CHAs EARLY. 603 I4th st. dl4-2w
LNOR RENT OR SALE-EASY TERMS-l24 9TH
st. ne, Bay window, Pre- sed Brick rooms cellar,
furnace and all improvements, pc feet condition.
dl3-lm s. H. WALKER, ass Louisiana ave.
V,OR RENT-SEyEkAL NEW HOUSES OF FIVE
II TO eight rooms with water, sc. near colored
schools, which offer to small families of respect
able colOred people. Z. A. MCINTYRE, 91S L ST.
dli-lOt
lNOR MISUNDERSTANDING ST. NV,
IL Large English Basement Brick Dwelling, contain
Ing eleven rooms, bath aud large pantry. Has
been newly painted throughout. Several carpets go
with house
dl+6t ri. FISHER CO., 1924 F st. NV.
IIoR RENT-6l1 10TH NE; BRICK: SEVEN
II rooms; sl4.
dI4-6t L. NJ. SAUNDERS, l1O3 Fstnw.
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G,OR RENT-405 ST. NV, NEW BRICK; NINE
u rooms. cellar and bath ROOM all newly papered;
touth front. large yard; walk concreted He'll cars
pass house lent 70 permanent tenant reasonable APP
ply GEO BANCROFT. GIL ST. or 604 9Th ST. n. W.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-29
EASTERN SHORE.
AVERY SUCCESSFUL SESSION or THE
NORMAL INSTITUTE.
The Lectures-A survey--The sweet-Po-
tato Crop-The Demo-
Gratis, &c.
,corro.poDaonco Of me Richmond Dispatch.l


OyAycocK, September "a, 1889.
The Normal Institute which has been in
session at Belle Haven during the week
for the benefit of the public-school teach
ers OF Accomack and Northampton coun-
ties closed last night. The constant ralns
that have prevailed every day since the
institute began prevented as large an at
tendance of the teachers as was expected.
But in spite of this the institute was very
successful.
Lectures on methods were delivered by
Superintendent Handy, of Northampton;
Superintendent Mapp. of Accomack; Pro-
lessor l.. Irving Handy. of Delaware; Pro-
fessor J. Il. Lttleton, of the Belle Haven
School: Professor G.. G.. Joynes, OF the
Onancock public school, ard Others. On
Thursday evening Professor l.. Irving
Handy delivered q fine lecture in the Belle
Haven Presbyterian church on Patrick
Henry, and on the following night Mr..
Frank p. Brent. principal Of the Oman
cock Academy, delivered an historical ed-
dress on Thomas Jefferson IN the same
building TO large audience.
Lieutenant Stirling and Assistant Engi,;
neers Nelson and Smith. OF the United
States Engineer Corps, arrived here TINS
morning and have begun the preliminary
survey Of Onancock harbor and the estuary
leading out into the Chesapeake bay. me
survey Is IN accordance WIN pfONlSlOu VI
the last river and harbor bill passed by
Congress. The engineers will recommend
an appropriation Of $4,000 or $4,000 TOR
deepening the harbor and improving the
channel of the inlet.
Sweet potatoes continue to 90 TO market
from this section in large quantities, and
prices continue firm, ranging at from ~
TO $3.50 per barrel. Your correspondent
saw large hour-barrel filled to overflow
ing with sixty-three mammoth sweet potq-
toes, grown on the farm of Frederick
Waddv. near Accomack Courthouse. Seve-
raj of them were more than twenty-five
inches long. A carload was shipped from
Tasley several days ago in which the ave-
rage number of potatoes in tiour-barrel
is said to have been seyenty-fye. In spite
of bad weather the farmers here will do
well with their crops this year.
The Democrats Of the Eastern Shore are
making big preparations for the coming of
Mckinney and OFerrall. They will both
speak at Accomack Courthouse on Mon
day morning and at Onancock that night
They will both speak at other places in
Accomack and Northampton on Tuesday
and Wednesday.
The weather is clear again and getting
colder. hALLIAs.
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WILLIAMSBURG.
jaime City ACKNOWLEDGMENT Items
Briefs.
espondence OF tho Richmond Dispatch.l

correspondence Of tho Richmond Dlspatchl
SEPTEMBER %. 1889.
The James CITY county Democrats are
making bio preparations for their barbecue
on Saturday, October 5th, when large
crowd is expected to turn out 70 hear Nc
Kinney. Pollard, and Aylett. A letter WAS
received to-day by the Secretary Of the
Democratic Executive ,Gonnlttee mere;
statingthat Hon CharlesT. OFerrall would
also be present 10 address the good people
of this section.
Hon. John Goode and Colonel Richard
+. Beirne will attend the Democratic din
ner at Warwick Courthouse next Thurs
day. and big crowd and a big time may be
looked for. 4 band Of music has been Sc
cured for the occasion.
District-Deputv Grand Master Parke
Jones. of Masonic Lodge No. 6, has re-
ceived and accepted an invitation to dedl-
cate'on the ii OF next month the new Ma
sonic building at Hampton-St. Iammany
Lodge, No. ;. Mr.. Jones viii be accom-
panied on his mission by several members
Of the Williamsburg lodge.
The Braferton building, on the college
lawn, and which for the past month mas
beenundergoing extensive repgirs, Is about
completed and ready for studeuts.
Professors Hall and Bird, OF the college
faculty, have returned.
Mrs. +. 5. Windsor. of Alexandria. IS IN
town to-day, the guest Of Miss Henley.
Rev. Mr and Mrs. Page returned 20 town
YESTERDAY much improved by their lengthy
sojourn in the mountains.
Dir. and Mrs. James ID. Noncure are ex-
pected home next Tuesday from their
European bridal tour. They sailed on the
goth from Glasgow in the State OF Penn
sylyania. which is due at Now York not
later than Monday. w.