Evening Star Newspaper, March 4, 1876, Page 4

EVENING SATURDAY... Mareh 4, STAR. [Continued from First Page.) tions for, or deliver books or maps, eee ed reearued ‘as a book agent: Provided, ‘That oply one person shall be authorized to solicit orders or deliver books, maps or en- gravings under one tax. 40th. That all manufactarers of itiaminat- Ing gas shell pay an annual tax of five cents ‘on every $100 of its capital stock: ‘hat the tax hereby required for a license i not be construed as exempting any @ompany inthe manufacture of filuminuating ges such general taxes as may beasetsa- ‘@d upon its capital or other property under existing laws. ue as t s ts shall annually. eee person "Shore business Ll - ia te - before executive deparimen' $f the general government of the Disiriet of » Shall be regarded as a claim | agent. 42d. Patent agents shall pay #25 annually. Every person whose business it is to procure patents, shall be ed asa t agen’ 43d. Ice dealers shall pay annually #4 on each $1,000 of capital invested. Every ver son, firm. company or ration whose business it is to sell ice shall be regarded as ice dealers: Provided, That persons who may well or _— ice from house to house, and Bot acting as the agent or employee of any re. Orm, or ration, shal! not be lia- le for any tax except upow the wagon use! wise “aeees physicti d_ dentists . wyers, iysicians an jentist Bhall ‘pay anhwally $23: Provided. Sach Iaw- Jer, physician, or dentist does not pay an- ually tosome society or association organ- ized for the benefit or advancement of his fession within this District asum equal to Said sum of $25 per annum, in which case yecelpt for such payment from the duly sball entitle the party paying the same to receive a license without further payment therefor: And provided further, That special ists in medicine orsurgery temporarily prac- Bieing in said District of Columbia may take out temporary permits by paying therefor | $15 for six months, or any fractional part thereof. 45th. Architects, draftemen, and ctyil en- gineers shall pay annually a tax of $25. 46th. Private carriages for ove horse shall Pay annually $¢ and for twoan annual tax Of $10. 4th. Costumers shall pay annually $2 48th. Peiterers shall pay annually # Every person whoshall buy and sell p: hides, skins of apy Kind and description sball be regarded as a peltercr. 49th. Owners of gold watches In use, shall Pay a yearly tax on each such of $1. 50th: Owners of male dogs shall pay a yearly t2x on each such, of $250; nud of fe- Male dogs a like tax, ou each, of Permits to keep dogs shall be taken ont on or before the ist day of August. 1876, or thereafter im- diately upon acquisition of such property. Sist. Household furniture in use, above the Value of £300, shall, upoo such excess of Walue pay a yearly tax of 1% per centum. vaiue of such property shall be fixed by the assessors; and their returns thereof shail be made on or before the first day of Octo- ber, 1876. Such tax shall be paid on or be. fore the days, in the manner, and subject to the same penalties for non-payment, as here- inbefore provided for in case of taxes on real roperty. Should not either such half yearly Tostaiment of such tax, and any accrued penal interest thereon be paid within thirty Gays next afier being so due, the collector May distrain sufficient goods aod chattels belonging to the person charged with such tax, to pay such tax and peualty, together With the costs of such enforced collection. ‘That Lo person shall engage in any trade, business, or profession hereinbefore men- Boned until be sball have obtained a per- Init therefor @s next hereinafter provided. See. 12. That any person engaged or engag- ing in any trade, occupation or profession whereon an annual, or cther, tax is bereby impored, shall, before continuing, or com- mencing, in business, apply to the collector for a permit, stating under oath or affirma- tion ail the requisite facts in relation there- to; and shall pay the amount of money re- quired by law in such case. The collector, if Satisfied In the premises, shall thereapou issue to the applicant the required permit, Stating therein the name, or style of the per- fou, firm, or company, to whom, and the | term of (ime for which ihe same is granted; the nature of the business thereby author- ized; and the precise place—city, town, dis- triet, or otherwise, alxo house and street, or otber roadway—wherein or whereover the business thus permitted is to be prosecuted. Each tuch permit shall be signed by the col- lector and impressed with the seal of bis office. Any such permit may be assigned pursuant to the law and police regulations; wod similarly the loeation or place of bust- ness therein specified may be changed; but the vature of the business shall not vealtered Without a new permit. Each su s ment and change shall be approve. tifled to. the collector before becoming d any person found transacting not authorized by bis permit, or transecting any busivess ina place not bamed in bis permit, shall be considered and dealt with ss thus acting without a permit See 13. That all permitsof produce dealers, peddlars, and merchandise brokers, shall date from the tst of April of each year and expire on the 3ist day of March foliow- ing. Thore for carts, wagons, drays, hacks, carriages, omnibuses, street ers, physicians, dentists, archi- tects, engincers, costumers, and terers, shall date from the Ist day of July of each Zeer andexpire on the sith day of June fol- wing; and all other annual permits shall date from the Ist day of November of each ear and expire on the Sistof October follow- ing; And the permit of every person liable to tax after the Ist of April, July, or November aforesaid shall date from the Ist day of the mor th in which the lability began. and pay- ment shall be made for a proportionate amount. Sec. 14. That every person liable toa tax Who may fail to pay the same before engag- g in the business for which the tax may be in Aidition to the tax imposed, nalty of not less than five nor 'y dollars for each offence, to be imported collected as provided in Sct. In case of mercbandise br< traders or their age managers or theatri- eal performances, exhibitions, and concerts for gain, not including exhibitions aad con- certs given by or for the benefit of religious ercbaritable institutions or societies, beer gardens, circuses and race courses, one-nalf the penalty shall tnure to the use Of the in- former. Sec. i5. That in every ease where more one of the pursuits and occupations than heretubefore prescribed sbali be carried on | in the same place by the same person at the same time, excepting as hereinafter pro- vided, the tax shall be paid for each accord- ing to the rates severally prescribed. ¢. 16. That if any one taxed under the Provisions of this act shall allow any other person to sell under his permit or occupy | any portion of his premises for the purpose of offering for sale merehandise under his mit on So offending shall be floei t less than #100 for each o‘fence, to be im- posed am! collected as other fines. Sec. 11. That no permit il be reqnired of any person bringing to any part of the Dis- twiet of Columbia wood, lumber, bepmepae | material, or produce of any kind,’ to be sol & by the car,cargo or wagon load, or of persons | bringing Sec. 15. stable, wool, coal or lumber yard shall, be- fore engaging in such business. obtain’ tie consent in writing of @ majority of persons arketing to the District. owning real estate and a majority of the res- ents keeping house on the same side of the | square on Which i the principal front of the | stable or yard about to be built or ‘xent, ating immedi- Ately opposite, for bim to enter upon and epgage in this business; the collector to de- dermige which {s the priuclpal froat, and Withoat such consent being first obtained it sball be unlawful to grant such permit. fee 19. That ¥ where where distilled or fermen tec liquors are sold tu less quantity than a pint, to be drank on the premises, shell, unless kept by an spothecary, be known 85 a bar-room, sample room, or tip- e ‘house, a& the case nay be; and it shail ¢ duty of the proprietor ef every such piace to present with 21s application for per- mit, the written permission of a majority of the owners of rea! estate, and a mejority of the residents Keeping bouse, on the same side of the square where {tis desired to locate such business; and on the near frent of the Opporite square, which permission shall be certified to by the assessor of the district in which such business is to locatet, aud such perm‘t sball not be issued until the application be approved by the board of Metropolitana police: Provided, That the faiiuse of any keeper of a hotei, eating-house, tavern oF resizarant, to obtain permit to ee! distilled or fermented liquors in quantity acre. shall not otherwise affect ing &@ hotel, eating house, tavern or restaucant, he having a permit inerefor. See. 20. That nothing contained in this act | shall authorize any person to keep his piace | ot ——- on Sunday for the sale of any merchand!se whatever, except mediciaes | im case of Lope A Any person vioiating the provisions of this clause shall, ‘reof before the police court, ved, for each such opp bony por more than $50; and a fire may be awarded by sueh former, Lot a ‘See. it. Phat’ es no persona, fell, or expose for sale, at auci w erty, real or personal, within Columbia without havivg first obtained = Permit as auctionesr. vat the keeper of every livery | offer ty bi | | | by authorized | S00, who shall be entitled to a commission of | the time of receiving the thorized officer of such society or association | Fell at anctiop any yor ms - ise without permit. shali be fined not let than $100 for each offence. Every au- ‘forized auctioneer and every real estate Agent shall give bend to the Commissioners of the District of Columbia in the sam of $5,000, with good and sufficient sureties, to be a wed by the Commissioners, for tne bonest and due pertormance of all duties re- quired by law. Every auctioneer and real estate agent falling to comply with the pro- visions of this section, and other operative Jaws governing such sales shall, on convic- bs ad bis permit and be fined not less an Sec. 73. That wherever in this act a taxis imposed semi-annually on sales, receipts or for the her shall be made oat! ten per centum on the amount collected, and if unpaid for three months after the same bas become due and payable the collector shall transmit the account for the same to the attorney for the District of Columbia for collection by due process of law. If in the opinion of the collector, the returns required by law are iy mohegprecsmege des shal) gd wer to examine, either in person or by Seputy. the books aid Secounte of the persce making such returns, and if he shall find that the returns made are less in amount ban shown by said books and accounts, he sball make an assessment for a correct sum, to which he shall add the penalty of twenty. five per centum on amount of tax due. Sec. 24. That all carts, wagons and dra: taxed by the District of Columbia, shall at permit, be furnished with a number, legibly painted on tin or feme other suitable material. with the letters D. C., and the year, which the owner or agent shall attach to said cart, wagon or dray in some conspicuous place; and in like manner & number shall be furnished painted on tin or some other material in the form of a badge, which shall be worn conspicuously on the person of the drives of each carriage, cab or other taxed vehicle for the transporta- tion of passengers for hire, except street cars when in service; and apy person offending against this section shall be fined not less Wan $5 for eseh offence. Sec 25. That it shall be the duty of the col- lector to keep in books prepared for the pur- pose, alist of the names of all persons ob- taining permit for carts, wagonsand drays and for hacks, carriages and cabs, and other vebicles for the transportation of passengers numbered tocorrespond with the number of the permit. See. 26. That for the purpose of this act the word person shall signify and include firms, corporations and companies. Words of one nomber shall signify and tnelude words of both numbers, respectively. The word agent shall signify and include every person a, ing for another. The word merchandise shi: sign'fy avd include every article of com: merce, whether sold in bulk, by sample, cat- aldeue, or otherwise. + Merchandise broker shall signify and ineinde every person en- g9ged in selling or offering for sale by sam- ple, catalogue, or otherwise. See. 7. Thatalllaws, acts, ordinances and regulations now of force in the District of Columbia, touching police regulations for the several occupations and places of busi- ness in said Distriet, not inconsistent with anything herein, are hereby continued in force. Sec. 28. That all penalties or fines imposed or in apy manner created by this act or the act of the legisiative assembly, entitled “An act imposing @ Heense on trades, business and professions, practiced or carried on in the [istrict of Columbia,” approved August 23d, 1871, and by the amendatory act ap- proved June 20th, 1572, shall be recovered in the police court of said District on informa- top under oath Sled therein by the attorney of the istrict or bis assistant, in the name of the District of Columbia, and in the same Menner as was provided for in ggetion 16 of an act of Congress of the United States en- titled “An act to establish a Police Court for the District of Columbia,” approved June Ith, 1870, for the recovery of fines and pen- alties for the violation of ordinances of the late corporation of Washington, George- town and the Levy Court: Proviaed, That when any penalty shall be allowed in part to the informer, the judgment and finding of the court shall set forth that itis for the Dis- trict and shall Indicate the amount or pro- portion thereof for the informer. Sec 2). That the Commissioners of the Dis- trict of Columbia or their successors in office @re bereby authorized to arrange the laws relating to the tax imposed hy this act in the form of a@ cireular, and have 1,000 copies printed for distribution. Sec. 20. This act shall continue in force from year to year unless repealed by act of Congress. See. 31. That al! laws, acts, ordinances and regulations, or parts thereof, ineonsisteat therewith, be, and the same is, repealed. The Bill Discussed, Mr. R.T. Merrics stated to the commiit e that the bill prepared by the District Coin- mittee last year had proved impractica- ble of execation in this District, and the citizens had called a meeting to consider this subject of taxation. They had met from time to time, and had prepared the bill submitted to-day. They desired to know how much money it was desired to raise to meet the current and other expenses. A large debt bad been incurred, not by the desire of the citizens. but by officers of the U.S. govern- ment. The federal government should pay their just proportion of the debt. payers of this District do not wish to evade the payment of their proper preportion. They wish to know what their proportion is, an't they are prepared to pay it. They had pre- pared a bill which will raise at least two millions of dollars. Real estate had bee the basis in the preparation of this bill. They Propose to tax all the real estate 1\ per cent., and license every kind of business and all visible property. he bill should be so constructed thet they should not encourage the hardening of men’s consciences. A debate here arose between the committee and Mr. Merrick on this point, one of the committee stating that they should frame a bill = the basis that men would tell the truth. Mr. Merrick.—But experience showed that men Wi!l not tell the trath. At the meetin: of the citizens there was but one individua’ who opposed the views expressed in this bill. Now, let it be understood what part of the revenues are to be paid by the citizens of this District. and they are ready to pay it. All the people ask is the small privilege of selecting the mode of paying this tax. THE DISTRICT'S PROPORTION Mr. Buckver.— You are aware tha rtion which the District should determined by this committee. This is a matter which will be considered in the House. The committee need information. The District Commissioners have called for a revenue of about $2,000,000, which does not inelade the interest the 5 05 bonds and Ha- dllities held in the bands of the sinking fund com missioners. Mr. Merrick stated that the tax-payers de- | sired to be brought into close and pleasant relations with the law-making power. They were willing aud ready to bear their propor- tlonate expenses of these improvements, but they desire an equitable tax law. He went on to show the committee that this is not a | commercial nor manufacturing community, and is not in A condition to have heavy burdens heaped on it in the way of iax- ation. Some of our wealthiest residents are MERELY DOMICILED HERE, and for the most part their Cay ty is in- vested outside the limits of the District. The question of the difficulties in the way of reaching such taxpayers under any law Was discussed at come length by Mr. Mer- rick, Mr. Claggett, and several roembers of the committee, and Mr. Merrick stated that he was in favor of exempting all this class because of the difficulty of collecting a tax | and also because it was desirable to encour- ae sentdentsot this kind to come to Wash- ngton. r. Buckner inquired if they had any data toshow what amount of property would be taxable under this bill, and what amount of tax could be raised by it. Also, what amount of revenue was raj personal property. Mr. Clagett replied in relation to the latter that there was $21,000 raised and it cost the District $32,000 to coliect it. This bill had Sent been ham rr Fo Ne one could object to the bill submitted by the citizens preseat. EXPLAINED THE BILL, the first section of which starts out with the assertion that the citizens of the District de- sire (0 pay their just of the revenue; the second section Blageit stated that oneof the most un- of the preseut law was that which DELINQUENT TAXES. The tax- | by the last tax law on | that the last general | EXEMPT PROPERTY. Mr. Clagett explained tuat the real estate Portion of the bill i the same as ja-t year, with the exception of property exempted from taxes. He wont on to exptain that by the bill which they submitted, they will be enabied to make up their returns by the Ist of July, whereas by the bill it would take until the 15th Novem»er. This btil provides for a board of appeal: that property own- ers aggrieved may ha hearing, and have an opportunity-of having Justice done them. Mr. Wil asked what rates should be levied for the county and Georgetown. Mr. Nogaro that the rate was to be fixed by | jation of 8. leg Mr. Willard wished to know if THE SEVERAL RAILROADS coming into this District are taxed for their roperty. : r. Clagett stated that they were assessed, oe Baltimore aud Ohio road never have y Mr. Clagett here claimed that there was not a community in any part of this country who had been SO HEAVILY TAXED as this community during the past five or six years. He had taken pains to examine into this matter, and had compared our rate of taxation with that of every other city in the country, and bad come to the conclusion that this is the most oppressed people in this respect in the country. DON'T WANT ANY POPULAR GOVERNMENT. Mr. Buckner.—Perhaps it could be reme- died by the formation of some pepular local goverr ment. Mr. Clagett.—“Oh, no; we don’t want that; we have tried that, and are saiisded.’” [Laughter.} THE POOR CLERKS. The question was asked if government clerks 2 Mr. Clagett.—“Why, no; a government clerk has nothing to tax general thing. A poor clerk, who gets a thousand dollars per year salary, don’t get any meat to eat oftener than once In two weeks.” [Langhter. } WHaT THE BILL WILL PRODUCS. The bill presented by the citizens will pro- duce $300.000 personal tax, which is one per cent. on $39,000,000. Mr. Clagett proceeded to show from in- | stances in Pennsylvania, Chicago, and coun- tes in New York where there was no tax on mortgages, &e., how those localities pros- | pered by the influx ofcapital. He explained &s to the taxation of bonds and mortgages, | that the effect of it ts to prevent such invest- ments; the borrower has to pay the tax as a general thing in the end. Hedetalled to the committee his experience as an assessor in the taxation of personal property; that ILen- couraged men to perjure themselves in giy- ing in thelr returns on the schedules pre- pared. Mr. Riggs explained here that the amount of revenue raised last year was $325,000 by taxation and about $75,000 from licens Mr. Clagett said that he had nothing further to add at this time, although the subject wes a prolific one, and the time of the commitee was valuable. He trustei they would give this matter a careful con: sideration before they dezided upoa what bill to adopt for taxation in this District. After the interview terminated many of the citizens proceeded to pay their respects to the members of the District csmmittee. Georgetown Taxpayers Heard. The chairman, Mr. Buckner, stated that he understood tnat the citizens of George- town were there to state their views as to why the citizens of Georgetown should be taxed Jess than those of Washington. Mr. Josiab Dent, on the part of the George- town taxpayers, submitted the following: EFEASONS FOR A DISCRIMINATION IN FAVOR OF GEORGETOWN IN THE COMING TAX LEVY. Ist. The official records show the average value of property in Washington and George- town, as assessed during the last five years, to be $7: 2 for Washington and $6,147,- 545 for Georgetown; and that there has beea expenced in special improvements in Wash- ington by the late Board of Public Works to 1st December, 1574, the sum of $14, 2 e: other words, Georgetown, being entit the basis of the valuations stated above, to | nt. led, on about $1,300,000, actually received but $725 000, or a little more than half of her jegiti- mate share of these improvements. 2 Italso appears from official data that while Washington has been assessed for her sbare of these improvements the sum of $2,916,856.68, or about one-fifth of thetr cost, Geo.getown bas been assessed the sum of 0.92, or net one-third of their cost. 3d. Washington has the full benefit of all expenditures for public grounds and build- ings by the U. 8. government, while George- town derives no direct benefit therefrom. 4th. Washington, on account of the greater Width of her streets, has the exclusive bene- Ht of the admirablesystem of parking which is maintained out of the general fand. 5th. The cleantng and repairs of street also paid for out of the common fuud, are, owing to the greater width of the streets, much more expensive in Washington than jn Georgetown. 6th. The agsregate of expenditures for im- rovements in the two cities, after deduct- ng the sum of $3,141,837 60 directly assessed against the property affected by such im- provements, is $12,577.90279; which sum | Tepresented by adebt, of which Georgetown’! legitimate share is $497,527.49, leaving a debt of $12,380,375.30 for improvements in which Georgetown has no share whatever, but for the payment of which, Princ! | and inter- est, she Is taxed pro rata with Washington. in ali the tax bills heretofore, with (he ex- ception of 1874, discrimination had been made in favor of Georgetown, which should be done in the bill now to be prepared. He asked that the committee duly consider thissubject. As to the subject of A PERSONAL TAX, the delegation from Georgetown had not been instructed on that matter. Asa mat- ter of local policy he did not think it judi- cious to impose such @ tax. They are averse to it, as they have no basis of commercial or manufacturing interests. Mr. Dent stated that all bis property in this District 1s in real estate. Not above six per cent.can be realized from investments ob good bonds, and real estate investments bad been shown to be much more profitable than bonds or paper Investments. He had reference more to securities from which @ fixed profit 1s realized. Mr. W. H. Tenney was the next speaker, and stated that there should be not only on mercbandise, but on furniture a tax. ‘The late bill drawn by the District Commission- Se to tax the stocks and bonds is- sued by the District of Columbia, which was @ virtual Ay ew reared of its own securities. Now these bonds should not be taxed, on the same reason that the United States bonds are rot taxed. Stocks of incorporated com- panies might be taxed, but at a less rate Uban on real estate, not above one-quarter of one per centum, and should be taxed in the ds of the corporations. Bonds and mortgi bas sho Experience racticable tax; and the attempt to coliect a tax of this kind always resulted disastrously to the business interests of a Place, ag he showed by numer- ous examples. Mr. Francis Wheatley, of Georgetown, | said he had been a long tine a business man | And be thought it would be a very unjust thing to exempt bonds and mortgages and make real estate pay all. He differed with the rest of the Georgetown delegation only on tbis point. Judge Dent called the attention of the Dis- trict Committee to the fact that while the property in the city of Washington had in- creased the past two years from 800,000,000 to $80.000,000 the property in Georgetown re- mained about the game. He instanced the fact that he owned a farm in the District | which he rented for £600 per year; the tax on it is over £500, which consumes the entire income from it. It is assessed at between $24,000 and $25,000. This is a great hardship. ‘The rate of taxation should be in gen nge to the income derived from ‘it. The rate of texation in Maryland was not half so mach. He stated that the committee from George- town with the exception of one member were opposed to a personal tax. . The County Heard From. A. P. Fardon stated that he represented the farming interests of the county. They pay | the same rate as perty does in the city. There should be di mination. They had ved but @ small part ef the improve- ments made, yet are called upon to pay the | same rete of tax. This should not be In bo part of the country 1s agricultural land assessed at as high a rate as land in cities. A discrimination should be made in the case Of lands and property outside the city limits. Mr. A. S. Brown, from the county, ex. Plained the different values in different lo- calities in the county, all of which is taxed sees. ze is not right. jin lace, of the Im) | this aebe” He submitted vers from the coun ‘Vor of & discrimination of j tn (he county to that paid tn th Geo @nd the county were M. J Joseph ig ‘Simms, w. Hi Tea: Herr. Wrancis Wheatley, "and othtrn. of jon, and jtored about i0 o'clock last ——_e—__ Books for Leut, Bellew’s, 105 7th street. | TODAY'S MERTING—MR George Btore,"Noc at John A. Delilah palin et, Ramee! Seth or Forney’s Sunday - id Weather Probabilities To-day. Ovrice oF Chick Sigsas OF Fioxn, aSHINGTON, March 4, 1876. In the mikidle and eastero states, high fol- lowed by failing barometer, slowly rising temperature, nertbwesterly winds. shifting tw south west or southeast, and clear or partly cloudy weather. iM LOCAL NEWS. Amusements, &c., To-night. National Theater —The # ifth Avenue Com- pany in “Pique.” Theater Comique.—F irst- class varieties. Willard Hail—Rev. Moncure D. Conway's lecture on “Oriental Religions.” —_.—— Condensed Lecals. Free service at the Church of the Epiphany to-morrow evening. See notice of another Congressional Tem- perance meeting at Dr. Butler's chureh to- morrow evening. Yesterday afternoon, Mr. John Daly, liv- ing at 408 P street, was thrown from his ‘wagon on Boundary lth, and badly injured about the head. The pupils of the Colored Grammar School No. 2, at Lincoln building, last evening gave &@ murical and literary entertainment which ‘was well attended. The Rev. J. E. Cathell, of Georgetown, has resigned the rectorship of Trin'ty church ( E.), Maylandville, Pa., from the '4 h of Feh- roury. Or yphureday a house belonging to Mr. B Lee Beit, and occupied by Mr. Allen Chancy, in Prince George’s county, Md., was, with mp eal portion of its contents, destroyed yy fire. A coal oil lamp in theshop of a colored shoemaker named Johnson, near the corner of 6th and N streets, exploded last night set ting fire to the shop, which narrowly escaped destruction. A correspondent wants us to mention “that the Chariots would bea great convenience to the public ifall the drivers were not deaf ane blind,” and adds that he would like to ride very often ifhe could made the dr.vers hear at) ight and see in the day.” Ata late special meeting of the board of fire underwriters of the District of Columbia, @ resolution was unanimonsly adopted. “recommending to the public the general adoption of the American Safety Fuses, as a valuable guard against accidental fire, and as the safest and best match now in use.” The Ohio campaign club met last night Mr. F. L. Lloeag in the chair. Mr. Frost was elected a delegate to represent the club at the Ohio republican convention. Capt. Biackford suggested a delegate be electet for the state executive committee, Judge Stiles was appointed; and Captain Blackford was elected the alter ‘oe Hammond and Bentley. OVER ONE THOUSAND CONVERTS LN WASH- INGTON. Last evening at the Congregational church there was a very largeattendance, and maoy persons were unable to obtain admission. After the opening services, Dr. Nobte, from the committee of pastors, reported that the results of the work in this city were appa- rent, knowing from their own observation that over ove thousand people in Washing- ton bad been brought to Christ witpin the last three or four weeks, and he invited the earnest co-operation of all. Mr. Hammond spoke from the book of Romans, and the meeting was closed, as usual, with an in- quiry meeting. PRINCE IN DE- FE OF Is CHARACTER. The meeting at Lincoln hall this morning Was as largely attended as that on yester- day, and there were many children present. Alter introductory exercises, Mr. Hammond read @ number Of letters from young con- verts, and also @ number of requests for prayer. Mr. Prince asked to reply to a communi- cation in the Repvhlican of this morning at- tacking his character, asd he desired to challenge the writer or any one else to pr. duce anything derogatory to his character. Rey. Mr Alvord addressed the meeti ard Mr Hammond read Ezekiel xxxvi making some remarks on subject of a new beart, ineidentally reading a letter from | K. Dyer, intimating that he (Mr. Hammon) ¥ nprert the part of the blind man leading the blind. Several short prayers followed. and a praise and inquiry meeting was hell. To-morrow, at 3 o'clock, the children’s Meeting will be held at the Congregational chureh, and the Sunday evening service will also be held there. — Dramatical. Musical aud Oratorica’ NaTIONAL THEATER —Owing to the great | Success of the Fifth Avenue Company in their presentations of + Pique,” the manage- ment has decided to keep it on the boar-is for another week. Those who have neglected the opportunities to see this fine play during the week should avail themselves of the re- maining opportunities. THEATEE UOMIQUE.—The Interesting pro- = of this week will close to-ulght. ext week Manager Rogers promises new Jaces and a new bill. Rey. Moncure D. Conway will deliver the firstof his lectures at Willard Hall to- night. His subject is “Oriental Religions,” and the lecture is said to be full of interest and instruction. Tickets can be secured at Warren Choate & Co.'s book store. THE PHILLIPS MORGAN ConceRt.—The grand vocal and organ concert by Miss Ade- laide Phillips, the celebrated pri donna, and Mr. George W. Morgan, the equally cele- brated organist, which has been anticipated with so mnch [mnoerpd by the Washington public, will take place at the Congregational church next Tuesday evening. The high rep- tation won by both these artists in their respective spheres insures a large audience. ANS VON BULOW, whose visit here a short time since was uctive of so much pleasure and interest, will make his fare- Well appearances in Washington next week at Lincoln Hall—oy Wednesday evening and ata matinee Thursday. He will be assisted by the famous singer Miss Lizzie Cronyn, whore voice was so bighly praised during her former visit here. “DAYLIGHT FOR Ev®.”—A powerful and brilliant lecture, glittering with gems of thought, is what the castern press says of Miss Couzins’ lecture “Daylight for Eve,” to ped delivered at Lincoin Hall, Tuesday even- ng. A NEw DEPARTUR ‘The public gener- ally, and particularly that portion intererted in low prices for merchandise, will be grati- fied to learn that Messrs. Wolford & Snil- berg, the young and enterprising dry goods firm of South Washington, will on Monday pext oocupy, the room heretofore occupied by Yates & jtchell, 817 Market Space. Messrs. W. & 8. have shown great taste and liberal- Li J in remodeling their new premises, and when the place is filled, and kept full of new and attractive goods as it is intended it shall be, it will be one of the most popular estab- lshments of the kind In the city, as it is one of the most central and accessible. The firm bring with them to thelr new stand @ reputa- ton for enterprise and business probity that can hardly fall to ensure success in thus en- tering a wider field. For farther particulars see thelr advertisement in another column. A HEBREW PASTOR ON THE CHRISTIAN REVIVAL MEETINGS. — Last night Rey. L. Stern, the reader of the sth street Synagogue, delivered @ sermon on “the religious revival meetings” in which he took the ground that it was one of the sensations of the day, and while It claimed that two Israelites have been converted here he said that these per- sobs Were hever considered by them as mem- bers of the faith. He further remarked that “no intelligent Israelite can ever be con- vinced to give up nis religion for another;and if there were subjects among us mean enough todo it for the sakeo! money or gaining a certain position, we can well dispense with them; they certainly are no loss to Juda ism and no gain for Christianity.” fica won Pror. WIDDOWS’ SILVER WEDDING. —A brilliant party assembled in the parlors of Professor Widdows, (of the Chimes,) No. 1111 8 street northwest, last evening, to tender their congratulations to the aud Mrs. Wid ee cons twenty-fifth anni- versary ol ir merriage. re Was a handsome display of silver, donations from the guests and others. Among the more costly bie was @ fine silver ornament pre- sented by the President and Mrs. Grant. The customary services attending a silver wed- ding were conducted by the J. P. New- man. Among the gues! bled there repl; to -Gen. ‘upton advises that counell take action he sugecs. It is probable that Mr. ins will, at the next meeting of the ‘in. troduce resolutions in regard to the matter, Gazette. Se ROMAN GOLD necklaces, crossés, lockets, hat Secu dinemnan, es ong J aed Pennsylvania avenue, near 4 la i ne = E. Does jackson and Mary Scholars. on & bul it On Corns, &c.—Dr. in Chronicle, White's —, Baltimore Conference M. E. Charch. THE LAY CONVENTION. The Laymen’s Electoral Convention tn connection with the Baltimore Annual Con- ference organized yestentay by electing the following officers:—Gen. Jona 8. Berry, of Baitimore, president; Joho F. Meredith, of Baltimore. Owen Hitchens, of Frosthare, John ©. Harkness, of the District of Colam- bia, and H. Kennard, of Baltimore, vice esicents; Lewis H. Cole and Thomas FE. ch, secretaries. A resolution was adopt- ed that the convention endeavor t» restore the barmony and union of the Methodist church. so that the centennial year wi!l be distinguished by an event never equaled in the bietory of the Methodist church. A reso- lution was adopted that the lay del this conference to the general conference be ee er a ——— the present plan of theep! yor tomake the presiding eldership elective. The con- ven! elected Thomas R. Carskadon and Dr. Andrew Harkman delegates to the gen- eral conference; Messrs. B. F, Parlette and 8. Baldwin, alternates. After addresses Dr. Newman and others the convention a journed sine die. THE CHURCH EXTENSION SOCIFTY, The Church Extension society connectst with the conference heid an anniversary with @ fair aliendance. Rev Geo. sided. and appropriate addresses were made by Rev. Dr. Rynette, general sec- relary of the society, and Rev. J. O. Back, of the Mount Vernon church, Baltimore. Fourth Day. To-eay, Rev Dr. McCauley presente’ the repert of Dickinson college, which was re- ferred Wm. Jenkins, of West Virginia, Weuzh, local ‘preachers. were deacons’ orders. F. B.F.. Cronise, of evening Hilet to W. Crowel, of Baltimore, arpsburg, J. Lb. Hare’ of Wastineton. and 8. Milford, of W chestrict. district, local preachers, were elected to elder's orte: he tenth question was taken up—the ¢haracter of the preachers—and those of the Baltimore district were passed, Durirg the pendency of the call Dr. Kynette addressed the conferenes on the sub- ject of church extension. Dr. K. remarked that of the 9,222 pastorates only 1.639 had re- turne* ¢ llections during the year of over 10 énd 4.3653 under $10, and the society bat loaned to churches $250,000, of which $50.00 bad been repaid and reloaneit. He remarked THE PRESENT PROHIBITORY POSTAGE LAW Was the cause of the annual report not having seen mailed, aud stated that they were care- fally watching Congressional action on the TRE St MI CENTENNIAL SERMON. Bishop Bowman announced that the hour bad arrived for the delivery of the semi -cen- tennial sermon, by Rev. George Hildt, ad- mitted 1826. He also stated that at the re- quest of Dr, Hildt, the following gentiem mem ers of the conference when he was a mitted, would take reats upon the platform Revs. Basi] Barry, admitted 1815; Joun Baer, 18} ohn Miller, 1519; C. B. yang, 1S21. The 121st and 122d bymns were sung, afte which the speakes began to address the cor gregation. He used no text, but delivered merely an address, in which he spoke of the early history of the couference as far back a8 fifty years ago, of his early experience as minister of the gospel. The congregation Dg ‘Oh, Sweet it will be in that Beautifal Land.” A prayer was then delivered by the Rey. John Baer. The seport of thestewards was then read and adopted. The proceedings of the lay convention were read, and its consideration was post- poned until Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. The Spree of lowell papa tl ald soctety was read and adopted, showing that $10,195 bas been apportioned amoug the conference claimants. The ordination of deacons was announ as to take place in the Metropolitan chure! at the close of the morning services to~ Tow, and the elders ordination at the Mc. dree church at 3 4.o’clock pm. Adjourned till Monday. faces a {ye THE COURTS. CouRT IN GENERAL TERM. To-day, Lewis Ford and —— Hubbel! were Appointed constables. G. Y. AlLee was ad- mitted to the bar, as also J. R. Rideout. Al- jen agt. Allen; mandate filed. Stewart agt, Bieksler; judgment directed to be enter< against sureties. Dodge agt. F. S. and T. Co.; decree dismissing bill. Langdoa agt. fame; order sustaining demurrer. Balla; agt. Mand): cree dismissing bill as to ce: lain defendants, and for special recovery as to others. Ambler agt. Whipple; opinioa by Judge Hurophreys, directing recommittal to the auditor, Birkhead agt. Aldridge; appeal dismissed. Moore agt. Iager; opinion of Judge MacArthur, affirming decree below. Hetzel agt. B. and O.R. R.; exceptions over- ruled. Williams agt. Gardner; decree re versed and cause remanded. McNamara agt. Condir; decree balow affirmed. Ray et al. agt.C. & O. Co; opinion, cee affirmed. McBiair agt Gadsby; decree be- low reversed. Hovey & Dale agt. Mefonal decree reversing Ube bill below, by wich ti bill was dismissed. THE LITTLE ACRORAT. In re Zaalo Poole; opinion by Jutze Olin dismissing the suit. and for costs against Lise relator, Mr. T. F. Gatchel. POLICE CouRT—Judge Snen. Yesterday, after our report closed, Rola Mitchell was charged with assault on Wash- ington Nelson, both colored men. Nelson testified tbat he is an employe in the Cap!- lol. and after he had got his pay for lust month Mitchell came after him to borrow Some mouey which he declined to give hin, and he made the assault; that Nelson claims thal compiainant is in his debt for bis ser- vices in procuring the position he occupies: that he has paid him about $49 for this pre- tended service at different times, and de- clines to pay him any more. The court im- posed a fine of $50 or Sixty days in jail. Roda claims that the place filled by Nelson be- longs to him by appointment; that having other occupation he made a bargain with Nelson to fill the place until he was ready to occupy it himself, in consideration for which complainant was to pay him (defendant) 220 per month, which bargain he now ignores holding the place, receiving the compensa Uon, and giving him nothing for it. Wax ren Nutes, assault on Emma Douglass; <5 and costs. Also, assault on Paul Chase: $5. eo - A BALTIMORE OF Fick SEEKER SHOT — Ex-policeman Conway and “Joe” Kraeger, both applicants for a city hall office, became involved ina quarrel in a west Baltimore drinking saloon last evening, which termi- nated in the shooting of Conway by oue of Kraeger’s retainers, a notorious rowdy named “Ned” Walters. Three shots were fired, ope of which took effect in Conway's back. The wound may prove fatal. A FOOT-RACE, witnessed by a thousand Spectators, took place on the Centennial }all Poon at Philadelphia yesterday, between os. Wheat, colored, of Pittsburg, and Jolin T. Crossley, white, of Frankford, Philadel- phia, for $500 a side. Tne distance run was 140 yards. Crossley came off the victor, the colored man stumbling against an iron post and abandoning the race. Crossley went over the course. PLYMOUTH CHURCH had its usual F. night seance with the scandal. jolutions were passed, and Mr. Beecher made a spaech to show that the church and himself wanted an Investigation. Mr. Beecher alluded to Bowen's statement as “sewage of the most filthy kind, which had been running riday through the ears of the people.” Bat he said act to havea chance to speak of it yet. ——<—<——————— STEALING THE ORG 4NS FROM CHURCHES. A gentieman cajled at the police central of- fice yest: rday to report a series of continued robberies of churches in Crawford and Ro- selle villages on the New Jersey central rail- road. The carpets save been taken up seve- ~ limes, and the organs stolen.—(X. ¥. Sun, 3 DEATHIN THE STREET.—As Mrs. Mary Louise Vultee of313 Schermerhorn street, Brooklyn, was walking in Fulton street last night with William Forest, oue of her boarders, she complained of a choking pain in her breast. She was carried into a store down a corpse.—{N. ¥. Sin, 3d. Le ey 7 Rev. Dr. R. 8. SToRrRs, ale rmegy Gos N.Y., bas resigned the the American Congregational union. states tha = bom ing was not due to the Beecher in the union with which he was mol in hart moby. Mrs. NELLIE MARSHALL MCAFEE, a daughter of the late Hum; arshail, Kentucky: made her debut oa the vlan TO MAKE BOOM FOR SNo. SPRING STOCK. (7?ta Sr. Pa ‘Indow Shades, ture Frames, Sey at reguced priees rewerton's Past: a ver ae ity sinut Fissure 5 since panekesly, Git, or xy a ¥ are Velvet ‘orders Lao, of | Meeting atthe Metropolitan church in tae | £vbj ct, hoping soon to be able to sendin out. | bial withe nt WasHineton, D.C, Feb 25. 15 notion having been attracted toa tal from Rev Mr. Domer, the dis- Ureguisbed pastor of the English Latheran cbureb, 1th and H streets, this city, certify- ing to the remarkshle eure of an affection tre car by Dr. Hartley, I concladed to try t 111 in # ease of eatarrh of very a Docto c gravated form, from which I had suifered for Many years past, which had seriously im- paired §) mp’ le a ri erfec! st ay hearing and developed every n of consumption. te that Dr. Hartiey has effected acomple'e Tadical cure, removing every vostige of Trb, deafness and affection of the lung=, 1 am now as healthy and can hear as tly &s at any former period of my tife. wr. Hartiey’s remarkable success in my care | justifies this testimonial Iam bappy te thanks with @ more substantial evidesce of my appreciation. J. Hewry Cargo: | S09 9th street northwest | Dr. Hartley soffice ts 936 E street a. w. Hars—T! ren Popul | tween Posta; 50 ce doors from TEN Bowling Alley 2 Nervous Hrabacne.— Je Puls with dache, Neuralgia and Ner- | 50 cents a BOX. gists. Office 1% N. Eutaw st., Baltimore, Md. | Uished 1861. ar One land K. PINS, mile Head. ee free. ts, SS ton, Georgetown Corns, 1 W siyies Stitt Hats, $2, © ‘ylish Hats for Bor lors, #1 25, S150, act b: ani Grand Vin Medaille Caampagne. Sele by Hall & Hume. The Me ropo! This bank pays five per cent all deposits mad Month. Sam’! Norment, pre vice president Daily Waias Conduce to Health andsof the Intelligent pub bite’s establishment J and Alexandria. Broadway Silk Hats. $5 to s: ), $3. and Chil- 0, at “Lewis? 20 7th street, be Or. Bensom's Ont mre Nervous Head- Sold by all Drag- CK HEADACHE.— Dr Benson's Celery and Puls invariably care Sick and raigia and Nervous- nese. Price, 0 cents. Sold by ali Druggtsts, Dr. C. W. Bexson’s CeLERy AND Crtaw- OMILE PILLS are prepared ex, | Sick Headacty lic Headache, N Sleeplessness, and wi!l cure an: easiv to cure rvons Headache, Dysp: uralgia, Nervousness a y case. Pric ggiste In Wastin, 4,00 all Dre icine asinine CHARLES HeipsiecK Sillers. Extry Dry For - Sav ing’ on or be A. Rui »henee thonr- tronize Dr 14€ Peonayivas i's hotel, for reltef Fee 81. , Chilblains, Loverted ascular Escrescences, &¢. Estab- BANE, corner o rest, pays Spor annum on deposits for each calendar ‘%.Of Sth street, just a fe mistope west a just Ww bis ee 4 is ready to dO any work in his line in his en- ior manner. Kid Yetls cleaned at a very short notice. Dresses cleaned without taken apart mont, Banking hours,@to@ Saturdays,’ Wtandt tos ptisty First-Class S and eing. A. Fischer enlarged 4 Staten vw removing to bis new buliding, 96 G «' 1 +3 place on 9th street, where Gloves and Shoes, ig removed without cleaning the and nd spol whole garment. Gent’s Clothes dyeing @ specialty. GOLD soar: THE PUREST AND BEST SCHULTZ & €OLS GOLD SOAP Is guaranteed the best Soap eral | _For sate by all Grocers. cleanin; in the market for gen- “ marl. PRESERVE YOUR HEALTI! ‘To do this it fs necessary that you should fresh and pore sir tn ti! » rooms you daily and ightly occupy. This can only be done sucosestully | | ral. al Theater. 1302 Dv ard without danger oughs, d their probubly attendant evils, by purchasing et Call and ¢ » WAGNER. Iaventor ma msry. use in school rooms, public halls, hosptta chambers, sleeping These ¥gatilators are an exhibition ent for of contracting Golds the PATENT TRAMSPARENT VENTILA which, besides being actually ornamental to the windows, are entirety different from ali others in their manner of operating to permit tly au egress of air to apd from the room. Ti filators may be appi tions, and are etattor ied to windows They aro fuvaly artments and roomein « me- pen ‘snd Patentee, Washington. D. 0 N “ite cent worth A & mars. that are bein, SHIBT FA _——$—$—<———— eee 8 WE MAKEONLY STRICTLY PURE AND TWENTY HUNDRED LINEN, to be RB CABH AT S73; © ir TS. yt bat forth S§™=73 CHEAPER THAN HISTORY OF WASHING ( pre — ED eof BALTIMOBE SHIRT FAUTURY, 1012 F Borthwest. feb. 1, at FACTORY, 1013 F yaying these Goods that are not With the St cap have their money returned. BRANOH BALTIMOBE SHIRT FACT KY. 2014 F street northwest. OTICE.—There Is « owes piace in Wa-hington EVER IN TH! TON. TROUSAN DRESS SHIRTS, Wamentta D Maslin, ready for the Where you can buy first-class DRESS SHIRTS, ready-made, for febl0-im TPPEN THOUSAND 62.50 SHIBTS, ready-made, to be closed out for @ i for cash. at the BRANCH stroet AO Lia |ADE-MADE, for $1. equal to any fe guode there are in the market, 9: the price is. BLACK S1LK BOWS 35 BLAC! 1ES 5) conte * BRANOH BALTIMORE SHIRT west. febld-im street nort EMAKE TO ORDER A FINE DRE! fer giana Bi S8 SHIRT atthe BRANOH BAL! 1013 F street north: oarantee A PERYECT F(T IMUSE SHIKT FACTORY, west. feb10-ta DVICE THAT IF FOLLOWED W. PROF ITABLE—Bay a lot of those it sold at the ‘ORY. No. G BE LSHIRTS BRANCH TIMO ki 16126 feblo-tr BA’ tow OODS. DAVIS, CHAMBERS & 00.5 TRIOTLY PURE WHITE LEAD, Every keg of our White Lead bears the fi: warrsnt, whiten Pure White Lond......... Linseed Oil $25 IN GULD will be wuteuts of this keg different from Davis, sis. fob PITTSBURGH, Pa, we \ebe WHEW) ena! Paseo, antes @ degree of ineuc THIS PACKACE CONTAINS -91 parte 9 100 paid“to any one finding above aualy- CHAMBakSs & Ov. FO. 4% SALE BY FRANCIS MILLE, -€o3m_ 307 9th street northwost. SPECIAL NUTICE —The route of the N er es Chartots for for the. iL, BARBER & CO. yA yivania avenue east to 23d west. &c.,cam be en- Parties, Receptions, RETRENCHMENT. at, fesse LE DROIT BUILDING. Corner of Sth and F streets, ehpr ore rent in LE DROIT BUILD- between | for rent pEQESE® ond LOTS for sale ot LE DROIT as above. feb%-7t We a Ox, tate ot ree | Seis eZ TER ati es, pee Etem nd he has my bes t TOU Tae UNH How, to tell me oR tere Ae bo eball wil fre MLevu'd Behe the world, Why, Mr. Lessing. now take pow ont ebtld, 1 promiee you fh the veriegt her me,my baby Ket iv Tou do. et BF PIQUE will be continned next week, com wer 7 ae arch 6 mare SPECIAL TRAINS B40. 8 B to COBCERTS aT TUE A RaLTIM MONDAY) end TUESDAY tr, dor the Jone of the ‘will Be directed by at mons. = ig Doncerte are nn ADEMY OF MUSIC, a Farewe:l appearances in Washington of WEDNESD Adm ex 6 Bore | Catcher ne Pt ay T™2== thes aud Chile. BDAY A¥T HANS VON BE aY MaT DELAIDE vLow, EVENING ond THURSDAY j X, March S and 9, jory | Amisted by the favorite American Soprano, MISS LIZZIE ORONTN. 21; Reserved svat » Mcodey Mar 3 GrORGK W. MORGAN PHILLIP?, At the CONGREGATIONAL CHURCA, Corner Tenth and G atrests, TCESDAY BVESING, March 7in, at S c'clock SF Becure: se ste, @1—at Meteorott's, 929 Pen» ta comMierk, Streets boone OPEs THE YEAR ROUND. emny ante Avene on EVER SENOON Performanes EVERY Nig Sadamatea FIRST-CLASS IN EVERY RESP SCY, Vartety, Dreams, Neriesy ue and Comedy. nevil-ip OLD No 456 : Also, largest rtock of les. Pictures sels, Biv SF Tew On Exhibition ys and Saie Frames, Pictare * Sc , tm the Distr ” s per BF Please remember Name and Nomber. jylly OO __ LECTURES. Witaros na L. REV. MONCURE D. CONWAY Will deliv the Evenings. f SATUBDAY, the 4th. wo LECTU SES at Wiliards Ball on 4 TUESDAY, the 7th ot rob Entyects— Saturday Night, the 4th, ORIBNTAL BELIGIONS ‘Toeed sdtuiesi on ul TUESDAY “DAYLIGHT @ at door BE OOUZ WiLL. ba SCOLN Scr FOR EV Night. the 7th. THE CROW! GuiSH STATE AND i commence at 7 30 sts to be hed ant rn HA EVENING, M g Sark Tickets 1 Choate's & See evening of lecture. ml-d s nar Lu ARCH 7 T ok. BIGHEB EDU CATION FOR WOMAN. Pr neylvania Adm'sston, 50 cen’ or sale at Warren Ch avenue, Reserved Seats, 74 centr. ate & Co.'s Bookstore, 941 feb20 6t GEORGETOWN ADVERTS. UGRTOWN BUILDING AND IM- MEN T O09 —Subecriptions for stock ta Muslin ave fo Sti sizes tee inen will be received at the Bawk for thirty dave, W BARRETT, Be retary. ifpcenomy SHOULDER SEAM SHIRTS, wate of Wament Revery shirt warranted ‘a 9am. odpm. to receive depoeitey Gate gk tater ee paid oa fections made en ait mans ee ca. Dissorat | “EW: Barkers: conte MORE, President, Pi Thos Dowllug, | 3.7, mitenen, Heary Dickson, |B. L. "| ee _ Jones, A. Bhi: dD. Be fecnety eb Barter, | FiSee aoe Ibave white wheat entire satisfac Beferrt: the maker ‘and barrels. Wholesale feb15-1m_ for it. HE te ae GR T FAMILY OR, appointed Mevers. BARBOUR & onts for the sale of the rend of “ORE! FLOCK.” This flonr ts made from the ve, we ‘lie cote: FIELD Fa Jas. L. ROBEBTS, Manufacturer. ea a claims . wolictt @ trial of this in it will prove te be all Dage ‘We Gave it for sale in BARSOUB & HAMILTON, Grocers and Commission Merchants, Qwize to j on hand. | ¥ited to examine to Present, we offer te | UNBREDEE Such extraordinary inducements fore been offered to the pablic. Lovers of FL ell other FIN ‘THS 80a) N A RIE BOITY OF MONBY et soll all the - MED |. Also, a large lot GOODS at prices to sult the PLEDGES of COMMISSION, have never De- TCHES, DIAMONDS, ana WELEY, are rewpoctially tm- our stock before goiug elsewhere 5S. GOLDSTEIN 4 ©o., LOAN AND COMMISSION BROK ERB, B. B. corner Wth and P streets, yeni-tr LUMBER! LUMBER! GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES, MUST SELL A » VIBGINIA Bos uve ae Me Tr JOIST is ATE, 9 B other > A SUANTLING, al P. SIDING, meet ore. thy gad eines, 20 per BM. formeriy 30. NIA Sire on 0 8, Dressed oF OF Tat I witt'sot at one half the 7 CaLt, a