Evening Star Newspaper, December 8, 1875, Page 4

Pema SER Fe EVENING STAR. | WEDNESDAY... December 5, 1575, Weather Probabilities To-day, Ww. For the lower lakes and middle states, northeast to northwest and west winds, ris- img barometer, cloudy weather, and light rain or snow, followed by clearing weather and slightly higher temperature. LOCAL NEWS. Amusements, &c., To-night. oot Teeter — ie Joba McCullongh as . Cade. Ford's Opera House-—The Germaa Theater Company in “My Leopoid.” Odd Fellows Ha't_—Complimentary concert to Miss Sallie Westhorpe. Theater Comique.—A bright list of new faces fm_an excellent variety performance and ———— Joe.” fh Baptist ah Rev. Oscar F. Flipp’s or the folly of get Condensed Locals. The street lamps will be lighted at 12:15 p. m.. and extingnished at 520 a.m: W. M. Moton, a colored man empicyed at Ford & Windsor’s brickyard, fell dead there, as is supposed irom apoplexy. Ri A. Hail, secretary of the Young Men’s Christian Association, tendered his last evening, and will go to New York. -tal for the Lincoln monument, to ed in Lincoln square, has been shipped to this city by the Bodwell granite company, of Roc nd, Me. Evening service will be continued in the new Ch cension, corner Massachu- feits aver 2th street, this week, at .>. Sermors are expected from Ri Drs. win. Hutton aod Watkins. The Arlington operative building asso. ciation holds its third monthly meeting to- night, at Board of Trace rooms, Market ce. The books are open for subscription phie gssoelation of the Dis- gelected the following offi P. J. Pullman; vice presi- Rates; secretary, Clarence Dodge; treasurer, J. Orville Jobuson. The bewly-elec ard of directors of the Maczonic Hail associati emg and organized by electing N. Acker, preside! Robert Ball, secretary; = A. T. Longley, treasurer. Mother Stewart spoke at jubilee” held in Pitisbarg § last. She will deliver a lecture for 2 Wo- men’s Temperance Union, at the Metropoli- tan M. E. Church, evening. One bendred ht workmen, consist- ing of shipwris kers, joiners, boat- builders, bloekmakers, coopers, brasstinish- ers. shipemiths, painters, plumbers. copper- smiths, founders, helpers, laborers, he Washington nay yesterday. eof the priests burned todeath by the i gasp e treal, as stated inthe two ago, was a bre dent ph pad in this city, to-morrow und e} ts black's eustomer" eall of the west side (facing the ‘Ancers square reservation tween Maire avenue. He says that there brick pavernent there some months s! Dut itis now cov bi slippery clay, whi Gabgerous asd cacomfortabt necessary for the to expend in boot blacking enough to p: the interest on the cost of anew pavement. He appeals to the Commissioners to take this matter in hand. ——— Serious, aud Probably Fatal Shooting Affair. be he Baltimere and Potomac depot and andr ens who use that stre adders £ was occasione! last nig tabo lock at the corner of xt and L streets southeast by the shooting of a iuan named J. W. Richardson, an ex-polcs, man, bi erly driver of a street car. by a laborer employed in the navy yard, named C.F.F . It isalleged that Richardson has been on rather intimate terms with a Married womman named Mrs. Hooper. sister- in-law of Fugitt, who resides next door to Fugitt's, and the latter, noticmg this inti- =. objection to Richardson's visits house. and several quarrels have taken piace between It the two over ed that Fu 1g to the husband of Mrs. Hoo: arged the latter with infidel that she in turn tol: Vengeance, and Ww! Bight proceeded to londly at the this Fugitt's house and rapped Fugitt opened tha door and asked what was w: 1, When an ai cation ensued, in w ri names were bandied on both sides. M pagitt then, it 1s allege, fred four shots, wounding Richard- fon in the neck and one of hi He Staggered a few steps and fell exhausted be. side a wonten fence, from which place he ‘Was removed into the house of Mrs. Hooper, and subsequently to iis home, where Dr. McCauley extracted the ball from his thigh but failed to find the one in bis neck. To it Is thought, may prove fatal. Fu: arrested by Lieu a men, aud doe Bot deny the shooti In the Police Court this morning Fugitt was arraigned, charged with assault and battery with intent to kill Riehardson. and the case was continued, Fngitt being placed under $2.500 bonds for appearance. —_+—_—_ THe Hovs® THIEVES GETTING BOLDER. Abont 2 o'clock, yesterday afternoon, while the family of K. E. Hodgkin, residing at No. S13 I'street porthwest, were in the back sit- ting room attending to nouselicld duties, a sialwart negro fellow opened the front door, and entering the parlor proceeded to appro- priate to himself a number of fancy mantel ornaments, incl ng china mugs, cups and saucers, &c., valued presents to different members of the family. The fellow had col- jected nearly enough to fill his pockets, when Mrs. Hodgkin, hearing an unusual Boise in the parlor, opened & communicating door lerc thereto to ascertain the cause. Immediately on seeing the negro thief she screamed from fright. which causcd the fel- Jow to flee the premises, dashing to the round in his flight some of his booty, and reaking it into atoms. Mrs. H. recovered her presence of mind in time, ran int? the street and give the alarm before the thief bad gotten ovt of sight; but before chase conk! be given he effected hls escape. —__——_s—_—_— MARRIAGE LICENSES have been issued as foliews: Jobn I. Patten, jr.. and Jennie Maury Coy ie, of Georgetown; John H. Law- jor, of Chi , lil., and Fannie Fowler, of Gcorgetown; Adolphe A. Guillot and Georgiana Ferg Brooklyn, and Milburn and E A. Augustus Healy, of ie Bradiey; George KR. ngenia P. Bliss; Philip Brooks and Emma _ Leckery; F: L. Heiceorich, of Nuchlenburg, Germany, and Ella W. Birnie; Joseph A. Luxen and Mi garet F. Hardy; Fielding Gordon and Kate ‘Williams: Jobn Washington and Matiida Wright; William Butler Laurence Skinner; Wm. Thomas and ‘giala Wash- ington. — CHILDREN'’s HosPrraL.—At the annual 's Hospital of the Distriet of Co- ja, held @t the hospital building on Monday evening. Liebermann and Messrs. F. B. McGuire, 8. H. Kautimano and Edward Temple were re elected mem- bers of the beard of directers, to serve for five years from the 13th inst. Mr. James H. Saville was elected to fill the vacancy in the board occasioned by the resignation of Mr. A.E. Perry, and Mr. Thomas L. Hume to fill that et by the death of Mr. W. D Clements. The annual meeting of the « election of cers, etc, W Monday evening. THFODORE THONA=.—The interest in mu- sie which has been stimulated by the most excellent concerts of Von Bulow, has set the music-loving people of Washington on the «qui vive for the approaching concerts of Theo- dore mas’ orchestra on Tuesday rectors, for the be held next in the country, will apy ard Will be & great, at tickets Will he for sale at Metzerott & Co.’s to-mor- row, December 9th. ———_o—_—— THE SNYDER RELEASE CaSE.—To-mor- row in the Criminal Court, Ju MacAr- who ise case *, John Green, of i. “ ir in these coucerts, The — —e—__—_ THE Two WIDOWS OF THE LATE = MAN Price—in the Circal| Sg mem ‘riece,) was concluded; the jury find- pee that Ellen L reland, widow, oe, Of tals city, THE CHRISTMAS SEASON. Where To Buy Holiday Goods. In order that the hundred thousand readers of THE STAR may know just where to go for such articles as they may need for holiday vse or holiday gifts, we note below the places where they can be best accommodated, and Propose to continue this useful directory rem day to day during the festive season, new advertisements on caer WARREN CHOATE & Co. offer this season Hy fall ——— of holiday goods, of the completeness of which speak With justifiable Pexcelling, as it does, in variety and extent any of their former as- cortments. Their neat little store is fairly overfowing with — of every description, embracing ite, useful, and beanti- ful articles. ally suitable for holiday presents. Beautifully bound and Tiiustrated presentation books, photegraph ued) writing desks, work boxes, finely ig it Jenther goods, chromos, and in fact almost every imaginable article suitable for the present season bave in abundance. And, too, the little folks should know that tbis is one of Santa Claus’ chief storehouses, and bere he has packed away more than ibree thousand juvenile books of every de- scription and at all prices. This firm is well and favorabiy known, and all who deal with them receive thorough satisfaction. Vernon Row, Pennsylvania avenue and 10th street. Eyeglasses of the latest patent, self-al- justing, and professionally adapted ‘to every sight, are constantly kept on hand, and large assortments. too, by FRANKLIN & Co., 0p- lcians, 127 Pennsylvania avenue. « Jos. J. MAY has the best assortment of kid Zioves south of New York. Ladies and gen tlemen ean find them of every size and make and at reasonable prices, at the Paris Kid Glove Depot, $17 Pennsylvania avenue. Who ever bad any clothes made at Dry- Lin & Co.'s, 1106 F stree:, that did not be- come a regular customer? Here they make suits to order, in the Jatest styles, and from new fall and winter goods, for $25 to $100, prices suited to those in moderate ciream- stances or the most fastidious. The numer- ous sampies of ready-made fall and winter overcoats constantly on hand would stock @ store by themselves. Those who lost hats on the late election shouid, by this time, invest in one in their own behalf to get ready for Christmas. The correct dress hat for gentlemen ts the Dun- lap silk hat,which can always be obtained at WITLETT & RUOFF’S, 905 Pennsylvania avenue. S. GoLDSTEIN & Co. have on hand an im- mense stock of goods especially adapted to the holiday season. These articles they offer at remarkably low figures, claiming that in their business they can present extraordinary inducements. Gold and silver watches, gold chainsof all styles,diamonds and solid gold | jewelry, solid silver and plated ware, French and American clocks; these are some of the articles of thetr admirable collection, which the public is invited to ing; Some val- nable goods consigned on commission will be solt at a great sacrifice. Call early ard have the frst choice of an excelient assort- . FUSSELL & Co, are row serving oysters in every style; also, tea, chocolate, &c., at their dining rooms, 1427 New York avenue. As the gay season ‘has fairly set in, it may be of advantage to know that balls and par- tes can be served at short rotice and at rea- sonable prices. Mr. J. H. VPRMILYA, having commenced the manufacture of gentlemen’s boots anit shoes to order, has determined to close aut bis entire stock of Leg ready-made boots and shoes at cost. lere is the place to get bargains, 610 Sth street. Prepare for the cold snap that will soon be here. and buy one of TAYLOR & YouNG'Ss Latrobes, set to heat two rooms, foronly s9, and satisfaction guaranteed; +2 9th street. Ladies, notice! Artistie dressmaking in all branches, wedding, evening, reception wnd dinner suits made to order in the latest isian styles by M'me. LouIE & Co., 1y22 Pennsylvania avenue. es THE PLACFS OF AMUSEMENT—Ni'ional Theater —Mr. John McCullough in his second impersonation of “Spartacus” in “The Giad- ” Jast evening was again enthusias applauded. This play gives Mr. Me- oO ul ongh wide Seon for the display of his fine eloeat powers and handsome and 1 physique. Throughout the play he hat careful study which character- renditions. and as the untamed Thrac an in bis almost despairing moments rand. The Phacarius of Mr. Aldrich, al- perhaps a little overdrawn, is very geod. The deseription of the horribie deaths f bis followers he gives in a most masterly manner, and receives deserved applause. To- Mr. McCullough appears 23 “Jack Theater Comique-—Lerge andiences are at- tracted nightly to this cosy theater by the bright array of talent engaged this week. “© Wrest} Joe” all this week and a first- class variety performance. The Concertto be tendered to Mi Westhrope at Odd Fellows’ hb Will undoubtedly be a fine aff Kate Goodall, Miranda Lucas ani Westhrope, Messrs. Samuel G. Young. Jos. i other fine vocalists, Profs. Schneider, Pointer, and the marine band are amoug the attractions. See adyergisemeut. ————— eee §.—The German com- F at this house Is the be st that has visited our city. ular, well placed upon eedinuly well acted. Tne co € but Liree more representations prior engagements precluding a long nay this week. To-pight, “ My Leo- one of the most ; popular dramas in the be presented, with a ual briiliancy. This play is not | only a great favorite with the Germans, but also of the American audiences. It hada of many nights in New York and Phila- celphia. In Baltimore, as played by this company, it was the success of the season. The two closing performances will be given on Thursday and Friday evenings. siesta oe Statin | , THE CASE oF THE LITTLE ACROBAT, ZANLO PooLEe. — Yesterday afternoon the | examination of witnesses in thecase of u Little acrobat, Zanlo Poole, was resumet before Commissioner J. J. Johnson. Mr. J.P. Marr testified as to the physical and moral cbaracter of the performances at the Theater Comique, corroborating the testimony of Mr. Gatebel. Dr. Wm. H. Triplett testified | 48 the effect of the physical training given to acrobats like the boy Poole. He did not think sueb exercises likely to injure the Lealthy development of the system. | The examination was resumed this after- boon, and medical testimony was intro- duced by the defence to show that the per- formances in whieh the boy was engaged did pot ipjure him physically. The evidence will probably be reported to the court early next week. ———— ENFORCEMENT OF THE NEw Court RULE. — Yesterday, in the Equity Court, Judge Wylie, the new rule adopted by the Court in General Term on Saturday, as to | the duties of trustees; &c., was enforced. ‘The case was thatof Fant against Reginald | Fendall, trustee, and others, and the sale ordered not having been consuinmated, a decree was made for the payment by plain- litt of a specific sum to defendant; also, of #150, smbject to the decision of the court, on the advertisement, and referring that sub- ject to the auditor; also, disallowing the auctioneer’s charge of £251 for commissions and =58 25 for tax, and allowing him #10 in full for bis services. Sallie to-night Misses Sallie A DFSERTED WIFE WANTS A Divorces. eesterany gon 4 E. Hickey, through her counsel, Mr. E. B. Hay, filed @ bill for a di- yorce from a Wm. T. Hickey. The bill states rlies Were married October 26th, they lived ether till October 15, he did not contribute to hereupport. ees that he is a habitual drunkard, ‘and on several oceasions has brutally treated ber, and put her in jeopardy of life and limb; thaton the date last above mentioned the defendant deserted a and she has since beard a rom him, wherefore she prays a divorce and the right to resume her maiden name. SUDDEN DEATH IN CHURCH.—Last even- ing Mrs. Margaret Roach, aged about fift; two years, residing at the corner of Mas- sachusetts avenue and North Capitol street, died very suddenly in St. Aloysius chureh. Mrs. Roach had been in ional, and then took a seat in mobone cc ieee to Fd ped in the jubilee service. Here she a @ fit, and a number of the a ‘went toher assistance, and moved ae to tae aaa Dr. Parsous ras of books at > ty rooms, will be continued at 7 o’cl this even! en lot of “Smi Contributions Nov for exami- Tat al od and | Bit, is vi are We paishing | yore have =f | confessed. District Government Affairs, Fei ae Bitgate god ee company has ccnneetion with the the ne mpublic urinal, near the jon of 7th t and Pennsylvania avenue. Aliso, to erect a gas lamp at the cor- ner of 2ist street and Massachusetts avenue borthwest. The report of the intendant of the Wash- ington asylum for the week endii ber 7, 1875, shows the total number in that institution at 347; died there during | the past week, 3. BUILDING PER! — by I Pi James K. Proby,a brick blacksmith shop, south side Prospect street, Lay Potomac and High Streets, Georgetown Mrs. 8.W. Owen, @ two-story brick dwelling, north ide tween i3th and 14th streets northwest; $6,000. John A. Hayward, alter a dwelling, = side lith street, between Rhode Island ay‘ nue and P street; $300. a A NEW CANDIDATE FOR THE PRESI- DENCY.—About one o'clock to-day, Officer Henkle, of the fifth precinct, had Bis atten- lion called to @ crowd on the north side of Louisiana avenue, between 9th and 10th streets, and on investigation found that the gathering was attracted by a candidate for the office of President of the United Sta! He is quite a robust-looking man, app: ly about 55 years of age, and was eng: circulating a printed card addressed “ nt- ed in ‘oMy Fellow- Citizebs of the United States,” com- meneing thu: Being deeply grieved at the disturbed condition of our common country, and wishing to bring order out of chaos, and prosperity out of adversity, and thus cause our once happy land to égain bloom and blossom as the rose, I have, after much care- ful thought and consideration, determined to announce myself as a candidate for the nomination of President of the United States.” 1t concludes as follow?:—“I shall not forget_my friends. A. BAIL EY, Leon- ardtown, St. Mary’s county, The officer, suspecting from his actions he was dementé!, took him to Police Hea- quarters, When he was introduced to Major Richarde. He announced to Major R. he was a candidats for the Presidency and ex- ted the nomination, ‘and. showed several etters, one purporting ‘to be signed by J. H. Hiscox, statiug that President Grant had been seen. and would give him (Bailey) his support. The latter also stated that a pho- tozraph of himself (Bailey) was enclosed, taken by that renowned artist, Thos. Nast. from a description furnished by the writer. It was ascertained that the unfortunate man has relations and friends in the city, and word was sent to them, and itis likeiy that they will take charge of hi otherwise ne will probably be sent to the ingane asylum. THE CASE OF THE TWO No ae) taken under habeas corpus by Mr. . Gatehel, from the custody of Mr. and Mrs. Zcimer, alias Seimers, last_week, was before Justice Wyle yesterday, Francis Miller for Gatehel, Davenport and ‘Riley for the respondents. The answer of respondents was read deny. ing the allegations of the petition, and no special bad treatment being shown the court recommitted the children to the cus- tody of Mr. and Mrs. Zeimer. THE MARRIAGE of Miss Eugenia Prentiss Bliss, daughter of Dr D. W. Bliss, of this » to Mr. George Russell Milburn, also of this city, took place at Wormley’s hotel last evening, the ceremony being per. Rey. Howard A. Tal Among the guests were Secretar and Senator Ferry. The couple left atilo’ k last evening for @ bridal tou the south. . MASONIC ELEcTION.—Ata regular com- munication of Warren Lodge, No. 4, F. A. A. M., held on the 2d instant, ng Officers were elected to serve the ensuing Masonic year: dy Bruce, jr., W. M.; Hen- ry Clay, 8. W Dennis Ferry, J. W; Toomas P. Bell, seereta Silas Holines, treasurer. A STABLE BURNED.—The alarm of fire about 6% o'clock last night, from box 5 ‘was tnrned In on account of the bu: stable in the alley between 6th and K and L streets southeast, the property of Jobn Wunderlich. Damage about $30; fully insured. — POCKET-ROOKS, in Kyssias, made to order ngfield; ladies’, gentlemen's and echil- dren's books for the holidays, 's jew- elry store, agents for the Lake G @ “dia~ monds, in gold and jet, No. avenue, near 4s stree! po teed THE COURTS. . CRIMINAL CouRT—Jilge Mac Artur. Pennsylvania Yesterday, alter our report closed, Eli ar beth Kennedy, charged with keeping bawdy house, was found guilty. [This tothe case noticed yesterday, in which the papers ot the Police’ Court show that she was eom- titted to jai nd the jail docket does not show that she was ever there, nor is there ny bond on file.—Rep.} George E alt; guilty. TO-DAY. Simon Martin plead guilty toa charge of keeping a bawdy house and was fine? $10. Edward Roach, assanit and threats to Matthew Ruppert and family, (appeal ease); verdict guilty and sentenced to five days In jail. George McKay, a special policeman, charged with an assault on Herman Fisher, acounty constable. The testimony for the prosecution was to the effect that Fisher went to @ sland in the market to serve a summons and some loud language took place, when McKay arrested him, and with another party roughly dragged him out of the market. For the defence it was shown that there was some difftenity between Fisher and Eusich (on whom the summons was served.) pre sation drew a crowd, which induced Mc: to arrest Fisher, and he refusing to go al Mckay and Over dragged him along. Tne jury found a verdict of not gull A STUTTERING PRISONER. Henry Butler, assault on Joseph Wiitia (Appeal.) It was testified Tha Ba tler etruck Willia with @ plumb bov (lead) in the ear, knocking him down. The Court inquired if the prisoner had ro Witnesses, and received auswer that they Were not present. The prisoner had considerable impediment in his speech, and addressed the court as follows: ‘J-j-udge, yer honor, if you Pp-p-please w-w-w-ill you p-p-p-per m-m-it ice to s-s-spe spe speak the truth and if the trth pri-pri-prisous me I'll be sat-sat-sat- salisfied. Judge.—“Stand up where you are and iet’s bear what you uave to say Prisoner- we-weil, your honor, this fra-fra-fray comiaences in the b-b-bar ‘room where they s-s-8-sell w-w-w-whisky. I comes in and g-g-g-got to t-t-t-talking With Eenjamin. Idon’t his ‘y-yether name, and he come in and said ‘What de h-h-hell is you two d-d-dam fools talking b-b-b-bout. One is as big f-[-f-fool as tother.’ I said, “Go on talking, gen-gen-tlemen He took out a piece of iI-L-lead and st-st-struck a-a-at me, and I c-e-canghtinon my h-h-h-hand. See here ju-ju-judge where I caught it, right h-h-h-here (showing his hand). I to-to-took it away from him and th-th-then he g-g-g-got a p-p-pick axe and come a-a-at mejust §-s-80 (taking the position). I stoo-stoo-stooped j-j-just'so, and the a-a-axe come d-d-down over my sh sh-sh-shoulder just s-s-s-so (indieating). I th-then run ont. ‘The jury returned a verdict of guilty, and the Court ascertaining that he had been in jail 15 days gave him 5 days more. Prisoner. — Th-th-th-thank you, hon-hon-honor. Cracurr Court—Judge Carter. Yesterday, Ingersoll page Haan verdict for plantif. Hall et al. agt. Stroud; jadgment Dedham agt. Murray; judgment of condempation. A RAILROAD CASE. This morning the case of Convuse agt. the Washington and Georgetown Railroad com- pany was called—Messrs. Merrick and Mat- lngly for plaintiff, and Mr. Enoch Totten for defendant. Plaintiff brings this suit to recover a for an all assault on bim by a eenductor, which he claims was wanton and unprovoked, and by which he was badly irjured. The defence was that the complainant was totoxicated and misbe- haved aud was put off several times. Equity Court—Judge Wylie. Yesterday, the December Patsy “of this your feaso. court was convened and the calendar called and & number of orders kipaen bbe) Evans agt. Warden bog al.; decree | atin sO against 8! |.» aud the District. Ocean National Bank “of New York agt. Stewart; decree oe ee tai auditor's report, nee decvee She: herd Nat. herd; order otal take te testimony. Piel ~ Priel; do. Union Benevolent ony District of Columbia; ‘decree pi Cotton et al. agt. Fleteher et ats: onder auditor's east American Compan gi Key et al.; de- abloasion ica talabiascatmenneict ay ery be 6a The will of the Jate Margaret. Bu’ cK WAS ex- hibited and partially $10 ‘ond H coste, Edmusd ‘Kerricks, assault! and bat- j | Bradley Torfelted. coll collateral for’ driving teryon Violet Kerricks, hi bonds to kee son ane oe ees ofa ve an in Edwin Gray, contin eS el | Henry Ewell, Cae 85. bowel —— was sent down Cc. on footway. Frank Carter, Dag = with no num- ber; forfeited collateral. Sa sault on Thomas Di , who ified that ees walked into house and demanded joney due her on an account, and broke his furniture and wolloped him in the — face with her fists. Ellen a of Pt omg bahieoeredy rea ‘Thomas’ | defended tg Sith a fen pot pot. Bridget had | mee} no witnesses, but — oe "| Sud had been furalshing Diggiss provi oe a os Ars ong for two months, and wlang "Diagn pron ent 5 lect her bill he assaulted her ‘and att aie to ee her from the house, when she resisted. The case was continued for her wit- nesses to be sammoned. Wm. Wells, street cursing; $5. A CHARGE AGAImer EX-MAGISTRATE KEES! A. E. L. Keese, barged with failing to deliver tothe clerk of the Supreme Court iis docket books, records and papers apper- taining to his office of justice of the peace | Within the time prescribed by law upon the | termination of his term of office. The infor | tion charges that the term of office of Kecse expired on the 18th of September, | 74, and that Keese retained his records, | met until the ith day of October, 1575; | whereas the law requires their return to the court within three months after the expira- The penaity Pree of ten of the term of office. scribed is $100 fer every three mo sneh {allure to return such book Mr. Taggart, for the prosecution, A. Bimey for defence. The former elaim« 1 be_ imposed. Mr. K number of tomary for jnstices to retain their hooks and records until they had settled up their basi- ness, especially when the business had been ap extensive one as in thiscase. The court said it had no discretion in the ease, and in order to afford an opportunity to test it in the higher courts a penalty of $300 would be imposed, but as the defendant was not in court, judgment would be suspended until be is brought into court. GEORGETOWN. BUILDING ASOCIATIONS.— —At the last reg- ular monthly meeting (11th month) of the Tenth Building Association, thirty shares were sold, at 154 per cent. GRAIN TRADE.—1,000 bushels wheat sold on ‘change this morning at $1.43. Inu.—The many friends of Jenkin Thomas, esq., Will learn with regret that he is stitl contined to his home by rheumatism. THE MASONIC CHorR will give their first concert for this winter at their hall, on Mi day next, the 15th instant, when all who have an =. to attend will enjoy a musica] treat. THE SHUTTING OFF OF THE WATER from upper Georgetown yesterday afternoon was in consequence of a leak in the High Service reservoir. Mr. Parkhurst, in charge of the High Service, informed Mr. Samo of the dis- covery of the leak, and the latter promptly ordered the immediate emptying and repair of the reservoir, to avoid more serious conse- qa i DR. CHAPPELLE, delivered a charity ths that a penalty of S770 Mr. Birney explained ad been f of Bailimore, ermon in Trinity Chureh, Georgetown, Sunday last, the amount collected for the poor was $ GAS REFORM NEEDED.— Ed. Star: The citi- zevs of Georgetown, should early take ac- tion for securing from Congress legisiat: putting them upon an equally favorable footing With citizens of Washington in the matter of gas. The rate here is somewhs higher than that fixed by law for Washing lon, but that does not constitute the whole Gifference by a good deal, as a comparison of most of the bilis with those ot Washington consumers who use the same number of burners the same number of hours will show. If revision of the system of gas: supply i nece2sary in Washington It is equally neces- sary bere, and there are so many sufferers that they ought to be able to bring about reform. “Who will take the initiative? VERAL SUFFERERS. READING NOTICES. THE CrowN Burrato Horn Cones. They pass smoothly through the hair, wi out catching or breaking it off. They will not scratch or injure t the scalp. A FULL LINE of the Crown Tooth Brushes, Hair Brushes and Combs, by W. S. Thomp- son, druggist, 703 15th street. CITY ITEMS. NoTHInG NEw UNDER THE Suy.— Stimulating Lintment cures Neuralgia. ps tecnica a ah? ND SLEEP, vigorous diges ton, & good petite, are attainable by the regular use of Te big’s Liquid Extract of Beef, iu pint bottles. vbeisobil ML A LADY WHO HAS LOST THREE SONS by consumption writes from Hartford, Conn., to say that ber only remaining child. a daughter, has been saved. she believes. from a like fate by the use of Hale’s Honey of Hore- hound and Tar. Pike’s Toothache Drops cure in one minute. eae TWO AMERICAN MISSES.—Miss_ Issippi and Miss Ouri are disfigured a good deal by the snags in their mouth. In order that all other A ea the like blemishes, they are advised to use the famous 80z0- DONT, which will prevent and obyilate all such difficulties. aang ane CHARLES HEIDSIECK Sillery, Extry Dry, and Grand Vin Medaille Champagne. For sale by Hall & Hume. 12,3,€03: ——_—_.——_—_ The Buffalo Lithia Waters, The extraordinary curative powers of these bi aS oe a Sooenemigts | y feeaoe in rections of the Urini gans; in Dyspepsia and in Gouty and pi Bat Affections is vouched for by some of the best medicai talent of the country. They are forsale by ae & Son, 1531 I street; Chates Stott ag Co. 480 Pennsylvania avenue, Washington D. C.; Fickling & Welch. 77 poe 8! treet, Georgetown, D. C.; and E. 8. Leal Bro., 51 Fairfax street, Alexandria, va 7 Pam — can be had of the houses. MAS T. GOODE, Proprietor, 10, maw ie. Buffalo Lithia Springs, Va. Pristine tain First-Class Scouring and Dyeing. A. Fischer enlarged bis establishment by removing to his new building, 906 G street, 3 doors west of 9th street, Ji a few steps from his former place on oth street, where he is ready to do any work in his line in his su- rior manner. Kid Gloves and Shoes, “rape Veils cleaned at a very short notice. Ladies’ Dresses cleaned without taken apart and spots removed without cleaning the whole garment. Gent's Clothes cleaning and dyeing a speciaity. 1i,Zi-tr a THE NATIONAL SAVINGS BANK, ae New York aveuue and 5th street, pays 5 cen x per a annum on aT - pre me : month. Baniing hours. 8 tof4and 6 to8. ais tauie Remova!—Corns, &c. On and after December ist, Dr. White, Cc » Will oceupy the Ver. eligible &partments of the new brick building, 1116 Pennsylvania avenue, opposite Wil lard’s Hotel, where he will continue the suceessful treatment of Corns, Bunions, Chilblains, oe ; aaceeenearenes Club and Nails, & aaa FRECKLES removed by Nature’s Beantifier. ee FRECKLES removed by Nature's Beantifier SPR SOR EYEGLASSES OF THE LATEST PATENT. fe Justis od fi ressure irrita- Pgh om for ny they rng gh we Mi ted to every sight DF FRANKLIN & CO, OPTICIANS, dec? -6t 1227 Pennsylvania avenue. Ss SILVER WAKE POONS, FORKS, PilET tars, Bae 8K | by Ben usta SALE, Fog ieloweg presto aga ger ieee | novis-lm D®* Goons, = SARPETINGS, OILLCLOTHS, ‘AND KEEPS pfcitvetdl PARTLY-M4DE DRESS SHIRTS [Yama leah caioerialnd a Se on “ert ' W. W. BURDEFSE & 60. A, FISHER's NEW DYE Wonks, 908 @ Stat, near With Bre Licata Gentlemen's Gar- jameson pnet-te Hail'cn WEDNESDAY BY EvEMIN. Sth instant, at eo. a | GEORGETOWN ADVER’M’TS. K. OF P.. G ETOWN. D. vaenters ct DacaTUn P LODGE Ne. Soe tend at their Castle iness of interest will be pre- order of the Lod: DIVINE. KK ‘and 3. Geeta HtGR @ HoLwayY PResenss. bleh ean cr bones for badtes. Gents Linen and Sk chic Shawis, Umbreilas, Black Silks arte a Fancy Box: 7 Blapkéts, and many other useful articles suitable for Be! Hass Presents, at 3 sireet. decs-te BENJAMIN MILLER c= ON H. GETTLINGEB, 101 BRIOGE STREET, For DRY GOODS, CABPETS and FURS. | _MILLINERY «4 epeciaity. W, 4 WHEATLEY's AND CL a a DIEING ee ae ESTAS. novl?-$m Send us your address and we will call for and re- tern work’at a ‘any place in the District free of extra charge. Work received and returned by mail or press from and to any place in the country. spii-tr BOOKS AND STATIONERY. LONDON YEARLY VOLUMES RECEIVED AND FOR SALE AT SHILLINGTON'S BOOKSTORE, Cor. 43 STREET aND PENN. Ave mac for 1378, vndon Almause for 1°75 The British Workman, [uastrated. for 1575 Bond of Hope Review, Llustrated, for 1575 Inf Magazine Gitldeen's Brien for st ‘The Belgravia Arnal for Christmas 1575, Cassell’s Almanac, Illustrated, for 1576. HE REW BOOKS. The International Postag Stam taining spaces for every vai Sad world; Boards, $1.50; Oloth Boderick Hudson, ore Rose and Boof Tree, b; : 81 Famous. Painters sind Painting, by sire, Shedd; illustrated; $5 and Criti- Album. con. stampain the Studies from Raphael, with Histori cal Notes, with b oty Pe illustrations shi’ + from Freseos by Correggio ith ee lioty ps illnstrations, ? history of the War; nn Miscellanies. from Heine; @1 50. A large JOB LOT of excellent Books, in cloth binding,many of which were published volume, sold at the uniform price of 80 cents. Agents for Lawton ye Li for Lawrence’ pers. nova7-tf 11 Penueyivania arcane. [HE NEW Books. The Dresden Gatiery. ‘he Goethe nda. By Van int’s Text Book... All the Novelties in Bo ceived promptly. Lait J RRCrHERS. nov27-tr 1015 PENNSY AVENUE. Meonr ann \N BOOK, = 8 ep Gospel Hymns and Sacred Songs, Liss & Sankey, eae lone, 6 aud 10 cents; Hymns with Music, ‘Scents. =n _ Bymn and Tanne agree — Sunday School constantly on baw wM. srg pin STRarr. nové-tr MEDICAL, &c. 2. BUCKLER JONES —Twenty years’ expert 2. Diserse ites, Ors, arantees eatistaction or BochArECe ial. “164 N. Howard st. Baitt rian Tomors Business oof more. MADAME BESTELL, M.D. Perienced and scientife Ladies” Midwits of 20 years homes, thoroughly ex- Physician and practice, attends ladies at thetr or comfortab rooms, careful nurs- nd the best medical atieadance at the Doctor's je residence. Ladies placing themselves under Boe care of Madame Bestel! are guaranteed sci@eitic eatment spandy cn Mice and residence, Semen of fouth Sharp fand Dover sis., Baltime: = No. 439 Tth street. wats Oraementet." arte eres tops. embracipg PORCELAIN Betetts priate to all sea. ocriment of Genuine | Table Damask, trom ict, m Seto 2 Damark, Howey (omb and’ ite ack!eteck Towel Napkins. Colored Border [Laces frou 25-30, 37,90, sos, to #10 ©. M. TOWSON « co, 636 wr + ramus oy MES iT SHES. ome Snest Sine FANCY | TINNED ap) WORSTED P TOTURE MRIS. ' RINGS. ae | PER HANG . WinbDOoWw veer Paperhangings. Window Shaces am! | Picture Frames ponctval Terms cash. MARKRITER. | DRY GOODs, 489 Tru Srxeer. dec? Iw* Fei | Viet Warten CHOATE & CO., WYLIE’S Cail attention to their splendid stock of HOLIDAY BOOKS, FANCY ARTICLES agp. A ad PIC TUR ‘Stock W Complete, and embraces a groat comer of a inte. usetal and besutifal ar mitable joliday Presents Iilustrated Presentation is: Fra: and poetry: | wet the News be Spread! lore than thoasand J joer. POPULAK ONE PRICK STORE, No.d re BF Agency for Demore « Patterns, wn. preys wre, doce tf or fully-bonnd an, Standard authors in ork Boxee, Beentifal Lnather | 4 Greet Runiber of Picces of the city, beantiful articles of Versa depity | CHEAPEST DRESS GOODS jm ramp | “po appropriate and « tie te | signs and at moderate prices y WASHINGT “Chrome Pictures ia Mats avd Pram + Aller. | iy WASHINGTON ertent vy and very heantifal, Statuary | wine BE ore + ¥ By nempebaane ©. M. TOWSON & Co.. invvariety.extent and adaprat mer assortments, and they lavite purchasers WARREN CHOATE 4 €O. LLEKS AND STATIONE on Row, cor, Pa. ave. aud lth HeELIDAY GoOoDs! | Piaide 2 ‘We offer the following articles, as good as now, Me entirely new, at 25 to M per cent. lew t cimiler goods can be bought in any jewelry store in this or any other BULID GOLD AND SILVER mare SOLID GOLD les, | DIAMONDS AND SOLID GOL! ELR 1D SILVER aS uTED abe | FLENCI AND AMERIGAN CLOt And many rare snd vaitable artictes auitabie tor = Bo meet PRESENTS. so, some valuable goods consigned on comiis sien, and will be A great aacritice. PLease NOTICE ‘he rush geuerally betore Ohriat aime inducements to buy early. nary Ixt proximo, w out extra ask is @tair comparison with the to @ yon that in cer ford to offer you extraordinary tn- | ANKETE « or oMered >» pair of thy Washineton 2% 26 Twilled Home mad. Blar hor at §8 worth s CLOTHS aud CASSIMEBES trom 33 conte to @8 {the KID GLOVES at £0 and 78 pov S0-eotr AND OBEAP DiW m New York, Poila In order to a game qnali Business we can ducements Please call early,aud have the first choice of a | good selection. bmp aco er Wih aud D Plain Bu Black Alpaca yards wide Black ards of very Bne Bia 1, 5,000 yards of | fon Dress Goods! Pisin, Plaid Dress 1%, yard wile howy . 2000 2 our. ‘came « ar BARLOW’'S GALLERY OF FINE ARTS, 1225 Pennsvivania Ave real feather wor A fine stock. suitable for HOLIDAY PBESENTS, | yards ol splendid Calico, beantifal parterns. 66 ; mis: ce pnsteting 1 Kogravings,Obromes, Photogtapts of | th L ne tonmade. Me. ta emall Statuary, &c st Dorgaime i ewao-tr 1 Paneis in gr at EES, &c., on Col nieyy MBBS: tev on ok NzW GOODS AT REDUCED PRICES A new style FRAME for Cabinet and Carte de Visite Photographs Oring to the nnprecedcnted Gultnees tm commer al cirtice in New Ter ¢ bare, bern eueltied Abe IL PAINTINGS in Real Pages eed SoA aan nF mab led Fifty archase eome Frames whicd will be offered at reduced and OME GOupS. « DOMESTIC ‘The public are respectftlly tuvited to examine my on the original cot. Stylish Saow= large atc flake and Knickerbocker or itings: beavtiful Plaid, dees vith H. N. BARLOW. ip all qualities, from 2) conts to $2.5) Pi from 25 ceute to's] 80 pe __ LADIES’ GOODS. Al; wean pis ink, LEBRATED fine y oF Iwlieg wae min (yard ts; Nik Faced ¥ yard: 33 inch all Silk Velvet Epocil attention gives to orders, Mis. Bs Pt PALMER. street. between Lith and Mb, 2 nova7-tr 110! FEATHER TRIMMINGS, in all colors. JUST RECEIVED- LA8GE STOCK DREss GUODs, INITIAL BANDKEBCHIENS for La vlies, Gentie- Colonies Beding 3 > FANCY BOX 6 FANS and NOVELTIES for | BRUSSEL 4 rs MU ristmas presen! ESORIPTION FREE FOR THE aS r . pac Seminal Weakness, Lost Munhood,and | CEQRGETTE K1D GLOVES of my own tmporta- | F/S/rp Uoary, Canton chen all diserders bronght on by indiscretions OF ex- Hon, in 3, Sane 4 buttons. Dress Good stock tio large. and barra-cs cay be cess. Any Dr bas the i hod from ode R a ‘Addroes MGAVIDSON & 0 MRS. M3. HUNT, Double ds and Plata Battin sepli-m,w.f1y Box B30, New York, 621 and 625 D street, Binck Silke cheap sta. to St weed RESON, F. ALTIMO RE J ‘CER. MI AND Gein whut Cathars, 7 Dito Booman Gy seede iuin Wot tte EayEs Essa isu HOOMS AT Mae De on "Bie, Berivot, "Bombaciact,” Mosrtetta ioe ES- 211 ice and eb styles i C " Day Pei hae from J to 9.9m. fn ali | Winter Bonnets and ? Round ats, ‘how on exmpl: | OSEPet Stock very hone for cash Piseaaes of the Urinary Gonorrhea, Gieet, | tion at remarkably low prices. nowls-hi Brbcccie pinned Gown 3 $0 Sc. per yard. nnorr i Sy philit ad,Speratorcnsy Chee RS. SELMA RUPPERY, Pe yy oe Bugs, Ma's. Gti Cloths—very ebe Ey Shon eutively eredicated, frost om the art hand ihe M Large stock Biacket= and © mat neta @1.50 to SIPm, 4 . out the use cf mercury. Freee, on by excesses and abuse = memory = | permatorr! ‘nennitys general debility organic organic weakness, impoteaey Miertous Irritability aysipeoms ‘consuipttow. fod Seceipntes ta back dimes ol evil forebodings, sclt-d'strast, &ec. by ne discovered remedies. tHemeclves fo Dr. ul eh feo ae § Fi Hy Famer ee age eee er L-RUE iad Wits GeiGate te HD LER Ek Et52% = elias | 5 eee 614 9Tz SrRERz, Orrosirz Parent Orrics. BEBLIN ZEPHYRS, WORSTED GOODS, and CANVAS EMEROIDERIES, Beantifel sclections of EMBROIDERED SUIP- STuIPE aud SLIPPER CASES. CUSHIONS, CHAIR ae =, Bu HT SCREEN: TOWEL A just ai Allg to all Tesented ®. * novi’ tr 769 Market Space, bet OPEN THIS Day FROM AUCTION Tee assortment of Children’s Merino Cloaks" woman Caps, Sacques. Leggings. and erm — novas. NEW PRESS GOODS, FALL AND WINTER STYLES, NEWGOODS, SUITS MADE TO ORDEB IN THE LATEST STYLES FOR $25 TO $100. SAMPLES OF READY MADE FALL AND WINTER OVERCOATS. DEVLIN & CO., 1106 ¥ STREET. B45G41NS IN BOOTS AND SHOES, Having commenced the manufacture cf GEN' 8 BOOTS s iTLEMEN’S ORDER SHOE TO, have determined to BOK) BOOTS eek snaRs ee, ot at cost. Sootioomen’ ‘sready-made JAS. H. V! u octs0 tr O10 Mh verte ope Patt jee. SWEET CIDER. SWEET CIDER. 200 BARRELS SWEET CIDER, from New York, and Sintas tn store sare apd to fo sitive, for ‘sale uk lowest wholesale SAWL ©. PALMER, Depot—57 Greene st., Georgetown, D.0. Ba 5. adn? SAMPLES SENT ON APPLICA E®£°AMFaNe AND HOREHOUND — COUGH DROPS! HE BeiEspecns yan ene COLDS, HOARSENESS, |FLUENZA, and all THROAT and LUNG COMPLAINTS, ot! rom 98 OF. Within the rosen SfSiE 7O™> ARTHUR NATTARS, Druggist, novi9-tr Corner 24 and D streets northwest STINEMETS, Hatter, 1837 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, AEE MTT? ae : | Ome H TIPS, loss than balf price; Sarge shock: i fashionable colors, at the Cheapest in ‘CONNOLLY S. 60S 9h st., opp. Patent (fice, ERM A VaENILYs, LADIES ELEGANT BUTTONED BOOTS i at 25.50. STREET, NINTHS “Opponite Patent Ottce me MISS K. A. McCOR +=) INCLUDING BLACK SILKS, CASHNES’ ALPACAS, CHU iN CAMELS HAR; NAVY BLUE, DROWNS AND LONDON SMOKE FROM AUCTION AT GREAT REDUCTION, PLAIDS, CK, PRINTS, WOOLENS AND COTTONS st great = miei v dwconut from usoal prices. ennsylvania Avenne, (Up Stairs.) 300 PAILS WOOL BLANKETS et posttt co French MILLINEBY for the Fall and | gains ‘ — Ninsrtea BONNETS sod HATS inthe newest BOSIFRY A UNDERWEAR for Ladies, Gevts aud Children purchased trom Auction ax: “Te French FLOWEBS, FEATHERS, SILKS, bs eve ep &e. Special attention given to orders. oct20-tr M™= LP. JEANNERET BETUSNED FROM PARIS sold st Auction rices. & & WISWALL « ©o., 310 SEVENTH STREST, Piitnthe, chotcest assortment of PATTERE tinted Hear Ponnayiveute events. BESS COOPS, Plain. Colored and Ptwids; large Disa ARING ip all tte branches, | non ew fe a store in the city. CONNOLLY, OHALLES ST.. BALTIMORE. moaeer ‘ie oa. tae LACE cor j NOTTINGHAM LACE, PILLOW AND SHEET SHAMS, LACE PILLOW AND SPREADS, BLANKETS, QUILTS, TABLE DAMASK, NAPKINS, TOWELS, GLASS LINEN, SREETING, And ali Kinds of superior HOUSEKEEPING DRY GOODS. We Keep 0 fall stock on hand at afl times of extra large TALLE CLOTHS and NAPKINS. JOHN ¥. MITCHELL, 931 Peunsyivania avenge. al Cashmere” nme ® Lm + pd PIANOS, &c. | RBENT—At low rates, a number of fine new second-hand PIANOR, at G. b. WILD & Mavic Stor’, 725 7th street, between G aud Bi etrects porth deol -6t DECKER BROS.’ GRAND, SQUARE, anv UPRIGHT PIANOS BE MATCHLESS. The “Centenni: SILK in the market. ADIES’ PLAIN COLORED STOO: wise = Saeraee speaks. OMe G@. KUHN, SOLE AGENT, 407 TENTH STREET NORTHWEST, Above ennsylvania Avenue. WZ Prices Reasonable, Terms Easy. novi3-3n Workout ma segs eam Seeerrsetrets mr casay_ aol HAM heey fermecat S11 Bek poroor pee pane a 715 717 ‘Tru Sr. $3: ‘Truer. STOVES AND MANTELS, eee Corner With st. and New York evenus. FIBE AND BUBGLAB-PROOF VAULTS. a