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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-08
A Thrice Afflicted Family,

Mrs. J. NJ. Metcalfe arrived in Chicago Tues
day en- route to st. Paul. with the dead bodies
of three of her family. Mr.. Metcalfe. a promi-
nent grain merchant Of st. Paul. went south
with his family last fall for the benefit Of his
health. Last week, being informed he could
only live few days, the family started north.
Before reaching Jackson. Miss, Mr.. Metcalfc
died. His daughter. suffering from heart dis
ease, died before reaching Memphis, and the
son, also stricken with heart disease, died Just
before reaching ST. Louis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-08
ALLC0Ck'S
POROUS PLASTERS.

ALLcocK's Porous PLAsrERs are the great
external remedy of the day. The quickest,
safest, surest, best. Not only immeasurably
superior to all other plasters, but also to lni-
ments, ointments, oils and similar unctuous
compounds.
Beware of limitations, and do not be deceived
by Misrepresentation. Ask for Allcock's
and let no solicitation or explanation induce
you to accept a substitute
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-08
CITY AND DISTRICT.

6The way to advertise is to put your an
where it will be seen by the people
you want to reach. The STAR reaches every
body in Washington. and all advertisements
in its columns are regularly and carefully read
by all members of the household
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-08
Ameiioration of Italian Immisr.pt.

All Italians in Boston are invited to attend
mass meeting at Faneuil Hall tonight,
which, it is announced, is for the purpose Of
forming society for the elevation Of the poorer
and ignorant class of Italians, whom it is pro-
posed to teach respect for and obedience to
the laws of this country. The projectors also
state that in time they will ask the city to make
laws to prohibitra and garbage picking, hand
organ playing. &C., which are chiefly carried
on by Italians.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-08
Protest of the Horticulturists.

The horticultural societies Of New York,
Massachusetts,, Pennsylvania and Connecticut
are protesting against the confirmation Of W.
s. Maxwell Of California as the chief of the de-
partment OF horticulture of the Chicago
worlds fair. The objection IL based upon a
belief that he is not sufficiently acquainted with
the needs Of the department to successfully con-
duct it
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-08
What Poisoned the Wedding Gue.ts.

What Poisoned the Wedding Guests.
The Cincinnati chemist who has had the
charge of Analysing the viscera of W. B. Shook,
the bridegroom who was poisoned at his we'd
ding dinner at Louisville On April Is, and died
ut the Burnett House in Cincinnati. thinks the
poisoning resulted from some portions of the
dinner being cooked in a copper kettle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-08
Success OF Honduran Insurrepts.

Advices from Honduras, Central America
by way Of Salvador, are to the effect that at 8
O'Clock on Wednesday morning Col. Molina and
Gen. Bardales, with force of rebels, captured
the Quartet at Amupala. The government
troops rallied and drove the rebels out. Gen.
Bardales was killed. Another attack il ex-
pected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-08

IN NOTWITHSTANDING
THE GREAT RUSH AND THE ENORMOUS
QUANTITY OF GOODS SOLD LAST WEEK
OUR STOCK REMAINS INTACT,
With fresh arrivals from factories every day It
not necessary that should offer patry as
bats aud balls and other buncombe in the shape of
suesses to attract trade. such means
INSIGNIFICANT
solid and substantial business does not require IT,
and the heads of such business would
to adopt it as a means of increasing sales.
PRICE. QUALITY AND POLITENEss ARE OUR
METHODS.
MEMS SUITS. strictly all wool. o. 75 suit.
BEAUTIFUL LIGHT PLAID SUITS for nen. sold
elsewhere at Ella.
is OUR PRICE. SIGNIFICANT FACT.
SLATER Blue Flannel Suits warranted all wool
and fast color. bearing the hanger Of the SLATER
Manufacturing Company.
s9.5OA SUIT.
Suits-Standard Blue-warranted all wool and fast
color. Two sets of buttons with each suit.
Sll.75 SUIT.
SHORT PANTS SUITS, sl.75. o., so.5o. 60.
g. 80. upward.
BOYS SUITS, LONG PANTS. s1 SO. g. IS, "a. so,
$3.50. So. 70. upward.
SHORT PANTS FOR BOYS. &c., 75c., 81, 81. p,
upward.
LONG PANTS FOR BOYS. s1.25, s2, s2 a5,
$3.50. upward.
MEMS PANTALOONs
In this line, rs in every other this house sxcels
CHEVIOT PANTS. el.25
Cashmere. 81. rs. 81. e. %. e. So e. rs. g. 70.
g.
And thousands Of other bargains to be had only at
VICTOR z. ADLER's
10 PER CENT CLOTHING Hous2,
se7 AND s2s 7TH ST. NV,
CORNER MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
STRICTLY ONE PRICE.
OPEN SATURDAY UNTIL III Pm
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PROPOSALS.

.n, M.ssnsos srbTfoy an y wss PktAkr
Sfrfss Nh 4 4 'h fs i S
ms June "a. iSss, Bisnk io1@. Of propossIs show.
= FUR ., .sgs::,s. . 81: one Ba: Vii
Is EdoSsed en- o1 the OUTSIDE 81 ,ss mn
=. rs sis.,snefs. and sdSre.:sd g X rHSRf.
MISSccE.LL,AxEoys SUPPLIES POST ofTIck
ss ecSE DAY 1n Of s Az:
and place they wi be opened in the of bid
the necesssry painting n the department. winding
such coal WOOD Ice csrpos cha:rs eotson eIots tsof
insp mountns soap. closet paper. matches. dusters,
.nd s. ordsred saHnr +. ssesI sesI be-
srs n'ss 3Ty ISL and ending June 30 l2 Bios
from the Post Once Department money order build
pertment and for Wishing loves BANKS for prope-
esls with Specifications iSine detailed statement Of
Isspef oSso sses to T. re-
S ana nS 5p 10 as 70 the
niaaeis VIII De FURNISHED Application 10 the Super
Tss assi SSs pprT
serves the right to reject any bids wave tech
va Eff i,Dy snf
proposals oI t';,. s FOR c9NvERTINs PAINT SHOP.
into TWO 6str. Quarters % y, Yards and
pocks. Navy department. Washington. ID. G. Al ril
1891 Sealed proposals, il uupcate. lndors,d
Froposas ior Cfncers Quarters at Washington. viii
an SNk 2GkH 81 s
and publicly opened immediately thereafter Spe-i-
cations and blank forms OF proposals will forwarded
upon Appiieation to tnis bureau nandant
OF the navy yard. Washington ID c. Bidders are eX-
pected to fully inform themselves cara ter @.
the work required by visiting the yard or bureau,
where plans may be examined. Responsible .rity
will be required for the faithful Performance of the
contract. and the right is reserved reject any or
propos IS not deemed advantageous to the rovern-
ment, and To waive defects. bond for the sum of
two thousand dollars ISL UuO) accompG ny bids
for the work. n. H. FAkQUH Ak. Chief OF Bureau
ap2S-2aw2w
proposals FOR MATERIAL. COAL ICE. &c.
4 ONCE Of the public printer. Washington. May /.
Q: the cove nlnent printing Office for Ms al year ling
june 30 1884, Will be received at this office until N
O'CLOCK A. N. MAY TwENTN-SECOND. 1891.
Schsau es and n orIalion furnished upon Application
to FRANK ". PALMER. Public Printer. Washington,
DC. myI. S& ID
PROPOSALS FOR DOG TAGs.-OFFICE OF THE
Coiuinissi oners D. c.. Washington, May 4. 1S9l.-
Sealed proposals will be we'd at the ofce of the
Sonimlssloners y. G. until TWELVE O'CLOCK M,
MAY 1MELFTH, for furnishing tie District govern
inent with seven THOUSAND five hundred e. 900 dog
tass Tor use during the fiscal year ending June 30.
lS2 Bidders Will submit design aud sample OF
tera they propose to furnish The tags to be made in
th Test work;an ike amer. with rings attached TO
a.OOO and to lie delivered before Ju'y 1, 1891
The Conan IS oers reserve the right reject any
a bids. j. ". DOUGLASS, J. W. ROSS, ". Il.
hOSsELL. acting Commissioner, Commissioners ID. c.
myo-6t
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Sr.rsa Hans

puSLATs NEW YORK HATS N
SILK AND DERBY.
DWoy Asts IN Cinnamou. Manila. kusses
ma Colo Brown color. round md SQUARE
crown Glazed raFpsuiin Sailor Hats. nsw
sh.ps Boys Dsrbies ct q. . and upward
oseutne N.ekin.v Straw Ha.s. made b. DUNLAP &
co. OF NEW YORK. o. el- 50 each and upward Ths
b.sf Hat IN the market for the price
Wide Brin Straw ssilers for Lsdssa