davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-31

HousroS. Tex. Dec. IA special
from San Augustine gives the particu
lars of the burning OF the entire business
portion of that town. Loss, 100000.
About half the loss Is covered by .nsur-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-31

Frank Egceston. OF Beatrice. Neb, a
brakeman fo= ihe Kansas City and Beat
rice railroad. Who lost both arms last oc-
tober. being sul over. has SUED the com
psny FOR s4S.uro damages.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-31
He Hunted Gillespie and Found Him

NASHVILLE. Tenn, Dec 3l.-At Dalemte,
Ala, Monday, Mat Gillespie. young con-
ductor, was shot four times and fatally
wounded by John Hughes. After he fell
a plstol was placed in Gillespie's hand by
a friend, and he shot Hughes three times,
but the extent of the latter's injuries are
not known Hughes and Gillespie have
been visiting the same young lady, and the
latter told her of a rumor that Hughes
had negro blood in his veins The story
was repeated to Hughes by the young lady
and he started out to hunt Gillespie. He
found him. and the result was az aboys
Etated
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-31
THE FIGHT ON WOUNDED KNEE.
oficial Reports of the Killed and Wound
ed on Both Sides

Cfficial Reports OF the Killed and Wound
ed on Both Sides
HERMoSA, ). D., Dec. 9l-Gen. Miles has
official reports Of the loss at the fight on
Wounded Knee creek. sent in by Col. For
sythe. Sixty-:wo dead Indian men were
counted on the plains where the attempt
was made to disarm Big Foot's band, and
where the fight began on other parts of
OF the ground were eighteen men, besides
those killed in ravines, where dead war
riors were seen but not counted Six were
brought in badly wounded. This accounts
for ninety two men killed, and leaves but
few alive and unhurt. The women and
children broke for the hills when the fight
commenced. and comparatively few OF
them We're hurt and few brought in.
Loss of the Soldiers.
Medical Director Bache telegraphed
Surgeon General Sutherland at Washing
ton City from Pine Ridge Agency under
date of Dec. 10 as follows: II report that
during an engagement with Indians yes
terday, fifteen miles from here. and dur
ing desultory fire on this agency, the
following casualties: Capt. Wallace,
twenty men of the Seventh cavalry, and
one Indian scout killed; Lieut.. Darlington,
Seventh cavalry; Lieut.. Hawthorne, Sec
ond artillery. and thirty eight men
wounded. This includes two men OF the
Second infantry Many wounds are se-
we're. Hospital Steward Pollock killed.
Have also about thirty wounded Indians
men. women, and children.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-31

R0K IGi.AND
Hay-Upland prairie, Slooo5.so
HAy-Tfmstny-Se.m ODDS q. 50.
Hay-wild, 5000.
Corn--S3c.
Oats-37 09
Cosl-soft lie.
Cord woodeSsa a Ssc0.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-31

Pocket Cutlery.
We have Table Cutlery, In all STYLES
Kitchen Cutlery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-13
"ORIGINALo SIN.
The Supreme Courts Decision Has Given
Western People Lots OF Trouble.

TOPEKA. KAN, May l3.-Preparations are
being made here 10 open up Original pack
ages houses here. Several Missouri breweries
are negotiating with parties here 10 act 40
agent IN the sale of liquors. which are TO be
shipped in all quantities from pints and quarts
up to cases and barrels. The demand for i'm
mediate congressional action is very active
and petitions will be forwarded to Washington
by the thousand.
SIOUX CIIY. Iowa. MAY 13-The saloon ques-
ton took new turn yesterday, when the Law
and Order League asked ior injunctions against
thirty saloon keepers and the owners of build
ings in which the saloons are located The
saloon men held that they cannot be prevented
from settling in original packages and say they
will quit blythe drink trade and deal in origi-
nal packages. There are now about 100 saloons
III the city.
LEAyENwoRTH. KAN. May l3--Judge Crozier
has rendered a decision in which he pro-
nounces unconstitutional the provision of the
law comforting powers upon the attorney general
and hls assistant 20 summon persons before them
10 testify as 10 violations OF law so that they
can issue an indictment against the persons 80
informed on, as II is an attempt 10 confer Judi
cial power upon a prosecuting officer. The
decision gives great comfort to liquor men and
resubmlsslOnists here, who are preparing &c
make a determined fight this fall for the repeal
of the prohibitory law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-13
STATUE.
AN OBJECTION TO THE SITE.
A Resolution Offered in the Senate To-
day by Mr.. Bate.
TARIFF TALK IN THE HOUSE
SENATE.

Mr.. Davis, from the committee on pensions
reported back the House substitute for the
Senate dependant pension bill. with a written
report. and moved that the House substitute
be non-concurred in and conference asked.
Agreed to-
Mr.. Sherman remarked that the report inst
presented was a very important public docu-
ment, and motion to print thirty thousand
extra copies was referred to the committee on
printing.
Messrs Davis, Sawyer and Blodgett were
appointed conferees on the part of the Senate
THE SITE OF THE LAFAYETTE MONUMENT.
Mr.. Bate offered long preamble and resolu-
tion on the subject of the proposed statute to
Lafayette in Lafayette square. opposite the
White House, condemning the site selected as
one that would have the effect of mixing and
mlngllDg the outlines of the two statues Jack
son and Lafayette) in such confusion that II
would be impossible to distinguish from the
White House whether Jackson was riding over
Lafayette or Lafayette dodging under Jack
son. and instructing the committee on the
library to examine into the matter. Agreed TO.
ROCK CREEK RAILWAY BILL PASSED.
Senate bill to change the route of the Rock
Creek railway district of Columbia) was
taken from the calendar, amended and passed.
THE SILVER BILL Up AGAIN.
The Senate then, at l pm, resumed con-
sideration Of the silver bill and MIR. Jones
(Nev.) continued the speech begun by him
yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-13
BLoODSHED IN OKLAHOMA.
Three Farmers Shot by Trespassing
Cowboys.

OKLAHOMA CITY, l. T., May l3-Three farm
ers were killed yesterday in fight with a num-
Der of Chickasaw cowboys on the South CAM
adian river fourteen miles south of this city
The cowboys were driving their cattle
through the farms on the north side of the
river, when the settlers protested. United
States marshals are in pursuit OF the cowboys.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
report reached here last night OF a battle
between two opposing forces OF cowboys in
Little River county, Is miles south of here
The difficulty is reported to have arisen over
different constructions-of the herd law. Five
men are reported killed, three fatally injured
aud four slightly wounded. Three United
States deputy marshals have gone TO the scene.
No particulars are obtainable The scene of
the hight is far removed from any telegraph
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-13
From Wall Street Today.

NEW YORK, May l3.-The stock market was
still irregular at the opening this morning and
the changes from last night extended from 4
per cent below to Is per cent above last even-
ing's figures. The activity in the market was
even more restricted than yesterday and sugar
Missouri Pacific, Atchison. Union Pacific. ST
Paul and few others monopolized about all
the interest in the speculation although an
active business was transacted. The early
dealings developed firm tone, however, and
while there was some hesitancy. prices soon
began 10 advance, the coal stocks being most
prominent in the upward movement until late
in the hour, when Canada Southern became
the leader Of the MAJ ket and, with large trans
actions, rose from 59H 10 CO.,. There were
no other marked movements in the list
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-13
PRESIDENT MYER DENIES.
He Says There is No Foundation for the
Story of the Sale of the IL. o.

BALTIMORE, May l3.-President Myer OF the
Baltimore and Ohio kailroad SAYS there is no
truth whatever IN the recently published
reports that the Baltimore and Ohio is
looking toward an extension of it's system
through a deal with the Richmond Terminal or
that any party in the board of direction Of the
Baltimore and Ohio is at all concerned about
the sale Of the citys stock in the company or
OF the sale of the johns Hopkins stock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-13
Nellie WetheriIl Dead.

NEw YORK, May l3.-NeIIie Wetherill, TIE
actress, died in this city on Saturday night, and
was buried yesterday in the actors fund plot
at Evergreen Cemetery. Her husband, Sam
Wetherill. who died two years ago, was at one
time a California state senator. Mrs. Wetherill
started her stage career IN California, and was
afterward connected with the Union Square
and Harrigan's company in New York. About
two wears ago one of her feet was amputated at
the New York Hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-13

ALL FOR 5000 A Examinations are to
be held in several cities, including Washing
ton, on May 2s to, fill vacancies in the position
of topographic craftsman in the coast and geo.
detic survey. Applicants must be proficient
in arithmetic understand algebra to equations
Of the second degree, be fairly we'll posted IN
geometry. trigonometry. descriptive geometry,
shades shadows and perspective and have a
correct knowledge of the geography of the
United States. The salary of the place is $780,
Application blanks can be obtained of the
civil service commission
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-13

PORTRAIT OF Ex-SECRETARY FAIRCHILD.-
Civil Service Commissioner Hugh S. Thomp-
son. ex-Controller W. S. Trenholm and Deputy
Controller ]. ID. Abraham. a committee repre-
senting a number of ex-Secretary Fairchilds
friends, recently presented an oil portrait of
that gentleman to the Treasury Department
and it has been hung in Assistant Secretary
Tichenor's office. Secretary Window has writ
ten letter formally accepting the gift.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-13

ARRESTS IN FLoRIDA-Attorney General
Miller has received reports from Marshal
Wcks of the northern district of Florida that
he has arrested three men in Leon county, two
for violation of election laws and one for con-
spiracy. He says that affairs in the state are
improving, and that the Presidents letter in
regard to the enforcement of the laws is grad
ually causing change of sentiment among
the people
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-13

FINE REMITTED.-The President has RENTED
the fine Of 800 imposed in the case of Chas
Morgan Of Minnesota, convicted of selling
whisky to Indians.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-13

THE PRESIDENTS CALLERS today included
Senators Allison, Dolph, Teller, Dawes, Hoar.
Stewart and Sanders, Representatives Gear,
Abbott, Dunnell Dubois Cogswell, Cannon,
Morey. Grosyenor. Atkinson and Hansbrough.
II. J. Higgins of Colorado, Collector Clark Of
Chicago, ex-Representatve Valentine and
Judge S. p. Davidson of Nebraska District
Commissioner Douglass and ex-Mayor Roche
of Chicago,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-13

DISTRICT INVENTORS have beer
issued to citizens of the District as follows
John B. Archer, glass furnace; Roderick F.
Danforth. combined stove, lamp and lantern
and John W. Osborne, valve for pneumatic
cannon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-13

MINISTER PALMER has returned from Spair
and intends to resign, but not to run for gov
ernor of Michigan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-13

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS TO-DAY. - Internal
revenue, S226, $3.50; customs. S322, ,I3i.
THE UNITED STATES STEAMER ALLIANCE is al
Alexandria, Egypt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-13
N@NoT A REAL ESTATE SCHEME.

t(SNOT A REAL ESTATE SCHEME!
1t is figuring close to the cost
line to make up Mems Clothes at
these prices. Yet would rather
do tins and secure new customers
than wait until you get ready to
pay full price 1 propose TO make
business by Offering Inducements
which are simply irresistible viz:
shall make up my S25 Blue
Cheviot Suitings for $50.
shall make up my S3o Blue
Imported Thibet Suitings for S27
Perfect fit guaranteed-same
As If full price was paid
l have only about dozen or
more Patterns left of the Trouser-
ings reduced last week.
G. WAKEFIELD SIMPSON,
EXPERT IN TROUSERS"
my13 Cor. 9Th and q sts n. w.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-13

The BOND OFFERS today aggregated $4,000,
as follows: Registered As. Sl5 900, $1,000 at 122;
registered 415s $4,000 at l03I5.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-13


ir.. IeEtorating and Ruling done at short notice.
CHINESE STRAW MArr1Ses.
JAPANESE STRAW MArTISas.
We are Offering the largest ard noss complete
Ere of Straw Na;tinss ever shown il this city The
stock comprises al the latest cOlorinss and designs.
Those contemplating the purchase Of Straw Nat
tings should call and examine our stock.
Prices all marked in plain figures.
The folloSing are n few of the special bargains:
800 Rolls White and Check Mating at $3.50 per
roll of 40 yards.
200 Rolls Fancy Mating at 81 per roll of 40 yards
100 Rolls Fancy Jointless Mating at 81 per roll of
4Oyards
100 Rolls Extra heavy JOintless Mating at slo per
TOll Of 40 yards.
80 Rolls New Patterns Danask Mating. s12 per
roll Of 40 yards
We have a complete assortment Of Scotch Floor
Lin ems Of al widths Estimates for covering foors
furnished free ofcharge.
Its just important to cover your carpets Is your
furniture for the summer.
KEEP OUT The FLY.
We have all the best appliances for Wire Window and
Door Screens in the country.
See our 2Ic. Screen. which will TT any 5ra,nary
sized window
send for for our Cab.ne,-male Screens and
Doors. They in many Of tie fines, residences.
LOOSE COVERS FOR FURNITURE
The largest assortment Of stufs and the best force
Of cutters and makers to be had We cut. make and
furnish userals for full size parlOr suites from sl6
Gp ard guarantee yertect It,
". B. MOSES SONS.
Cor. 1Ith and sta NV
FURNITURE.
CAKPETS
UPHOLSTERY GOODS.
INTERIOR DECORATIONS.
WALL PAPERS. ETC.
Bee Our Refrigsra,Ors
See Our Baby Carriages.
See Our Trieycles.
See Our Cedar Chests.
See Our CampLOr Chests.
See Our HaIumockA
See Our Tents
See Our Hammock Support and Canopy.
See Our Mosquito Canopsesl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-13

PLACED ON THE RETIRED LIsT.-Rev. Dr. j.
Vaughn Lewis, formerly rector of ST. Johns
Church, this city, and now a chaplain in the
army, has been placed upon the retired list,
having been found by retiring board incapac-
ltated for active service on account of disabil-
ity not the result of any incident of the service
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-13

SUICIDE OF LIEUT.. WEEKs.-Lieut. Edwin B.
Weeks, quartermaster at the army post at San
Antonio, Tex, committed suicide by blowing
out his brains with revolver in a fit of de-
spondency. He was wealthy and left family
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-13
SPECIAL NOTICES.

SPECIAL NOTICES.
E%AuorroS SALE
OFFICE OF
A. s. PRATT SONS.
SUN BUILDING.
CHOICE LOTS.
AT AUCTION
THURSDAY. MAY FIFTEENTH.
AT TWO Pm.
Take the O'Clock B. and o. train from Wash.
inston for Capitol View. or. if weather is IN
favorable, the first clear day thereafter.
CAPITOL VIEW PARK is LOCATED ON
THE METROPOLITAN BRANCH OF B. AND
o. RAILROAD. NINE MILES FROM THE
CITY, ON THE BEAUTIFUL BLUFF
LITTLE WEST OF NORTH OF THE CHARM
ING SUMMER HOTEL. FOREST GLEN
INN, WHICH IT ovERLOoKS, AND ALSO
AFFORDS A MAGNIFICENT VIEW OF THE
WHOLE SURROUNDING COUNTRY.
FINE QUARRY HAS BEEN OPENED,
FURNISHING ELEGANT BUILDING MA
TERIAL AT SMALL COST. SEVERAL RESI-.
DENCEs HAVE BEEN COMPLETED AND
OTHERS ARE BEING BUILT AND
PLANNED.
CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS ARE CON-
vENIENT.
A RAILROAD STATION AT EACH END
OF THE PARK. SIXTEEN TRAINS DAILY.
AND QUARTERLY TICKETS MAKE THE
FARE SEVEN CENTS PER TRIP.
PARTIES WISHING TO ATTEND THE
SALE CAN OBTAIN TICKETS. PLATs AND
ALL INFORMATION AT OUR OFFICE OR
OF MEssRs RATCLIFFE, DARR l. CO.,
THE AUCTIoNEERs. e2O PA. AVE
TERMS: ONE FOURTH CASH; BALANCE
TO SUIT PURCHASER.
LOANS SECURED FOR PARTIES BUILD
ING.
A. 8. PRATT SONS.
REAL ESTATE. LOANS AND INSURANCE.
SUN BUILDING. 1857 + ST.
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RSEvANGELIST CHAPTER No l. KNIGHTS
49, Rose Crox, AA.S.R.. will hold stated
meeting at the Cathedral of the Rite, 1907 st W.,
on TUESDAY EVENING. May l3 1880, ut 80
O'Clock; Those entitled to receive degrees are re-
quested to be present promptly at the hour named
by order of the Wise Master.
mi2-2t A H. HOLT. $40, Secretary.
R.STHERE WILL BE A SPECIAL MEETING
of the Citizens Association of Georgetown
ON Tl ESDAY EVENING. the 18th instant at \
O'Clock, at Association Hall. As business OF importance
Will De consdere all members requested to attend
myl22t WM H. MANOGUE, Secretary
r. C X s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-13

SsECoND wORKINaMENs BUILDING
ASSOCIATION
ASSETS. ses, 1852
Subscription books open for shares I'm the sixth
issue. First payment May IA. 1890 5000 can be
obtained for return payment Of $40 monthly. Six
per cent paid on all Investments
SHARES ONE DOLLAR EACH.
The Association meets the second We,ipesflav of
each month at Gatto's Hall. the southwest corner
Of Sth aud northwest.
Persons desiring To connect themselves with n
Building Association conducted on business princi
pies should attend the meeting. where all information
will be given to its and the success OBJ
tanned during the six years Of its existence Meeting
opens at O'Clock pm
THos. BRoDERICK. PETER MCCARTNEY.
Presid ent. Vice President
T. D. DAILY. Treas. JOHN 7. LYNCH sec,
Once No. 8 Market Building. No. 2O04 9th NV
DIRECTORS.
DANIEL SHANNON. DENNIS FoGARTY,
JOHN READY. JOHN +. KELLY,
JOHN LYNCH. EDWARD d. coRcoR AN.
ms-os JOHN KELLY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-13

PENSIONS FOR DISTRICT PEoPLE.-Pensions
have been granted to residents OF the District
of Columbia as follows: Original invalid, Charles
kober Thomas Henry, David r. Jones (Sol-
ders Homel; increase. George A. Albeit
Francis A. Gray, navy, George hammond
Francis S. Berry Soldiers Home), August E.
Tetzner Soldiers Home): reissue, William
Langenberg Soldiers Home); widows &c,
Mary L., widow of Charles Mccormick and
Caroline, widow of Joseph W. Burkart.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-13
SPECIAL NOTICES.

S1 LSlAb NO1 lOES.
AM AMUSED AT THE BRAG,
There were many Shoe
houses with "matchless sboes'' at
,unheard- of lowest prices" I" Of course
they cannot all be best and cheapest.
II is either ib delusion. Mean
while do the trade and have kind
OF notion that buyers tired of the
e1orbitant claims of the hackueyed
kind.
Very popular at this season are Tan
or Russet, Dongola. Kangaroo suede.
Russia or Light Calf Shoes in high or
low cuts. for Ladies. Gents. Misses
and Children.
Over thirty -eight years in this same
stand All goods guaranteed.
ROBERT COHEN.
$50 Pa. ave. NV. (south sidel.
Established 1898 myl3-3ts
R&STHE DEMOSS FAMILY OF OREGON ARE
S>S1s i'll the city aud filed engagement at the
central Union Mission Saturday evening. The large
crowd OF people present were much delighted with
their SONGS and the family received many personal
compliments at the close Of the service. It,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-13

R~wAsHINGTON sAFE DEFosIT co.
sTtRAGE DEPARTMENT ROoMs; nrs ana bur
lar proof; rooms all above ground; Particularly
adapted for the Storage Of Furniture. Pictures. &c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-13

R-,A COPARTNEIsHIP FOR THE MANU-.
-, facture and sale Of an .Improyement in
Xxx Of md dhEfR
teSf Of the S aRE Of IL tie Rs
Ere Insurance iran C1nIany for the election of Nine
Is st will be hSH s. ths s of ihs
Polls will be opened at II N and closed at O'Clock
eaon books wi" FRsNd Ss Sfsef 81 Mo HI day
apl2-s,tSth-1m Secretary.
SnooSSAs Gas COOKING STOVES. a, -ru sn
ARE rggySHIGgH SIT THEM IN 0rrnArlSs SstE LABOR
ALL SIZES GAS r1xrURhs hkL PRICES.
TERMS. ap2y-eo3m
YsJHE; Annual MEETING OF THE
IN hfHag cSSS GGany VII hs Il sf Sher 90 h
and the transaction of such other business may
'.Oiel-s '0n' Oe-It RoBERT + MORRISON. President
SCHUYLER DURYEE, Secretary. m6&l3-2t
49, WASHINGTON GROVE HOTEL The
thing clean. pleasant and homeiRe Table hrst-cass,
liable board SO Per month 81 PER day dinner 30
breakfast lunch. 20 cents Rooms, : 10 and 80 per
rooms ior May or June should do so at once Tran
sients acc0mmodsted Apply to WAkREN CHOATE &
Prietors Washington Grove. G. Montaomefy county Md
- MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE DIS
~ TRlCT OF COLUMBIA
An sdiourned meeting Of the Medical Association of
the District Of Columbia Will be held in the University
OF GeorsetOwn law building. southeast corner 9th and
sts- L. W, TUESDAY, May 13, 1890, at O'Clock III.
By order OF the president,
GEO. c. oBER, MD. Secretary myiO-3t
R~rHE UNITED STATES TRUST COMPANY.
1928 F ST. NV,
Washington. DC.
Capital. SlO0 600.
Estates Managed. Rents Collected, Real Estate
BOu<hi and Sold Commission, Money to Loan on
Real Estate and Oh Well-endorsed Paper.
W. l. BRUEN. President;
v A. ROBBINS, Vice President;
Col j. b NIXON, Secretary;
A. L. COLLINS, Treasurer
j. H HITCHCOCK,
J. b NIXON.
y. A. ROBBINS,
HENRY TAYLOR.
mS-3m Board of Discount
2-,FoE SALE-FIFTY- SHARES JCD-
~ Pneumatic X. X. Stock $50
yer share Apply to GURLEI BROS, 1885 st.
al5-1m
k-, SERIAL SAVINGS AND BUILDING AS
~ ISOLATION.
Call for Constitutions
Subscribe for stock-Sl per share-between the
hours Of 8 AN and 30 Pr daily at the Office Of
JNo A. PRESCOTT Secretary and Treasurer.
pla-Rm l4lG st EeIloxx Iluildiuu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-13

R~wOMAN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE
- Union.-Rey. ". G. Steele Of the New York
House Of Refuge will address Chaplin Auxiliary
wednesday at pm. on '"fhe duty Of the hour at
Central Union Mission. DIR. steele is an eloquent
speaker, he pastor here thirty five years ago
his Methodist friends will be glad to give him well
come All workers and friends Of the gospel invited.
Mrs. NJ. Z. COHEN. President.
IT. Mrs. EMMA L. SHELTON, Secretary
RS1HE SALE OF SEATS FOR THE STRAUSS
-. Concerts begins at 3 O'Clock TOMORROW
MORNING at METZEROTTS lllOFst 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-13

~THE DEPARTMENT INVESTMENT co.
invest small each month in Washington real es-
tate. The par value Of each share $780, payable So
any Of the following gentlemen:
T. R. BROOKS President, GIG 10Th ST. nw
L. c. WOOD, Vice Prest, 5l2 F stnw
Drectors-Yvon Pike, E. F. Best, T. R. Robbins, G
y. Fellows D. Gray Purman.
Trustees-Chas. T. Lincoln, Pension office; Van H.
Manning, Pacific Building
ANTON KARL. Treasurer, Geol. Survey.
J H. OLCoTT, Sec'y, Woodward & Lothrop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-13
HOUSE.

The House. after the transaction Of some
routine business, went into committee of the
whole-Mr. Payson Oil. in the chair-on the
tariff bill
Mr.. McMillin CTenn.) moved to reduce the
duty on ammonia. He could see no reason
why this article of necessity to the farmer
should be SO heavily taxed.
Mr.. Mckinley (ohio) opposed the amend
ment and stated that since the tariff had en-
couraged competition in this country the price
OF ammonia had been reduced from 20 TO = :
cents per pound.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

R~THE AMERICAN TELEPHONE AND
TELEGRAPH COMPANY desire, to an
nounce the completion OF the Long Dis
tance" Telephone lines between Washington,
Boston, Buffalo. Philadelphia and New York
and intermediate points, and respectfully
invites you to call at their offcas, $40 1Ith
st. NV. to make a personal trial Of the
service.
GEO. vAN-BENsCHOTEN.
d. FOSDICK,
Special Agents.
WASHINGTON. D. c.. May 10. 1890.
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