THE EVENING STAR. | SU SST0sRitowce me ATO DOUBLE SHEET. re TPS Te ae box. #4. ‘umferd “oust Powder lance siz ioe. WASHINGTON: meres Hae a a dane snd Gas Broves: SATURDAY...... “April 19, 1879. | Tago percent bel ee ‘All Soods guaranteed oF any weaned, CROSBY S. NOVES....Editore apldtr A. B SCHOFIELD, Manager. NEW STYLES—JUST OPENED. IMPORTED B8UITINGS. FINEST GRADES. $25—828 830333935. MADE IN BEST MANNER. Perfect Fit Guaranteed. A. SAKS & CO., 316 7th Btreet. oe LAW BEPORTER, & The Growth of Washington. ‘The exhibit to-day in Tue Stax of the bulld- ing improvements tn the District lately com- pleted, now in progress, or that are contem- 7 lished plated, serves to show that notwithstanding ‘The onl; ct peeal Newee reper a the country, the Capital City 1s growing steadily | the District of ae iy cores ore vhs and solidly. It will be observed that few, it | U- 8 Surname cor en ne New Bults entered ach aby, Speculative building operations are going | week, both at Law gad int in Equity, the Ad: b on, such as characterized the “flush times,” | tiremente of the District nd otuer matters ernity and to Business put the butlding tmprovements now are based | Sf2nt Teraees awa Eestern iy. sa to Pustnees on the healthy natural growt ot the city. | GFORGE B.Ct While there are a gratifying number of first- | 3,mEs ‘T. POW! Class dwellings going up, there is at the same | _apl]9-2aw4w time a due proportion of comfortable medium- | Sized houses building that can be rented at a price within the means of government employes of the average salary. While a number of Prospective improvements are mentioned, the list In this line ts necessarily incomplete from the fact that the plans for many contem- plated buildings have not yet been fully decided upon, and cannot, therefore, be announced, but it is apparent from the number of sketches and estimates upon which the architects are week- ing, that a very considerable addition wil be made this year to the number of handsome and comfortabie homes of the District cities and suburbs. It should be added that our enumera- tion does not include the Government work upon a vast scale upon such structures as the new National Museum building, the Printing Bureau building, the Patent Office, the new War and Navy buildings, the Government Printing Office, &e., &e. It isa matter of satisfaction to note the steady accession here of men of culture, wealth, sclen- Uffic attainments, &c., who come to make their homes in Washington, attracted by the climate, the cosmopolitan soctety, or the opportunity for study and investigation afforded by the govern- ment collections and libraries. Oureducational GPRING MILLINERY. We have now in stock a cores arsortment of d Untrimmed CHI HORM and STRAW BONNETS tly rensiving. all tho latest Se ER eo aoeran RID OLDVES, from’? to Buttons. in the ‘new ae er EG VES in oreat variety. MME.M.J. HUNT, aplo-tr Nos. 691 and 623 D street. OUGLASS’. Nista anp F 81s, Sr. CLoup Bur.prse. We will cpen this morning two cases more of those THOROUGHLY MADE AND TRIMMED CHE- FOUR FOR ONE DOLLAR. ‘These will bo the Jast at this price for the present. We are also displaying a full line of FANOY GCODS, at very low prices. lies are invited to exsmite, whether they desire to purchase or not. DOTGLass, apl9-tr Sth sircet, 8. Cloud Building. Lae PARASOLS AND DRY Sees. 1200, New Paragola, from aud ra erhocker St establishments, law and medical schools, &c., | Casehaereeteneaee to soe Ata have already attained a reputation that draws peeks Bick ra Colored pupils from abroad; and when the contemplated qualities, cheap. dozen Towels 303 aozen Children's Art school, in connection with the Corcoran — is, exits tare Soe Gallery, is put in operation, Washington, with- secloth oil colors, at uta doubt, will become a great center for art ‘e cell bargains in every line of oy eae oN, students. These sources of growth, together | apigtr _ Cor. 9th sf.and Market Spact. with the Inevitable one from the progress the national capital must make in exact proportion to the growth of the nation, are sufficient to establish with the certainty of a mathematical HEAP DBY GOODS AND CABPETS. Goods, new Spring Ehades, 12)c. up. demonstration, that the future of Washington Striped Summ 69 worth 650 must be steadily prosperous, and to give as- | flack and Oclored s) 3 Black Bike. 2 8 surance that those who invest their money here | New Stok 16 Vel y cheap, ide uo. ‘will have no reason to regret tt. Bed Danek Tobie Linens, St , worth 75c. All-woo! Debeiges, 25c. 1 Eg EE Best Corset in elty for 50, 75 and 81. Secretary Sherman, it will be seen, is anxious | Ca iat wholesale Prices; Mattings, 150. up. togive the massesa chance toinvest in the | Brussels Carpets, 70c. ; Ingrains, 25 §NAUDAIN, ten-dollar certificates before the whole $150,000,- | ap19-tr 709 Jiarket Space. 000 for the refunding of the ten-forties is gob- ABMS OFFIOE, CaS UNITED STATES SENATE, Wwasemeron, 4) Fil a2 Hebd os will be received at on the 26TH Dax OF oe oo for furnishing the United ee Senate with thirty -bled up by the associated bankers. —_-o-+____. ‘The subject of the introduction of the metric Bea'ed Proposak aa 12 o'clock m. on -system of weights and measures Into the United States came up for discussion at the re- | (97},Corcs Bex! yualtty Pine Wood, |g ss op cent sessions of the Academy of Sctences, which ee eens vine of the cere bidde ee cost. ‘ved. if adjourned yesterday. The Academy, of course, deemed sa te favors the use of this simple and conventent oc ae ee eB HIGH oa T, ao system, whose adoption by the people, as by | _8919-3t Serzeant-at-Atms U8 Senate, ‘the scientists, of all nations, is much to be de- Sired. Time anda certain amount of trouble and cost will, as pointed out by the executive Gepartments in their replies to a Congressional inquiry on the subject, be necessary to make the change practicable. Thorough instruction 1m the new system should be provided in the Public schools. When the metric system be- comes the only one, the backward school boy ‘will find ft much easier to master than the com- Plicated one now in use. Real estate records ‘would need to be revised, scales and instru- ments adapted to the old system would need to be readjusted. These inconveniences would not be found insuperable, and would ‘soon be outweighed by the increased conventence of under the metric system. The United States and Great Britain should both reform their systems of weights and measures, And should act in concert. SILES FROM IMBORTERS AUCTIONS. BLACK SILK, 75, $1, $1 25, $1.50, 81.75, $2. COLORED SILE, 75, 81, 81.25, and $1.50. STEIPED SILE, 50, €0, 75, and $6c, STRIPED SILK AND SATIN PEKIN. STRIPED SILK AND MOIRE PEKIN. FINE BLACK GRENADINES AND poernes) CONNOLLY’S, apld-tr Alth street and Pa. are. Berries, ALL WOOL, 22c. Fog ig ae GOODS, New Colors, 12c., 15c., Yard-wide PERCALES, 6c. 234-wide SHEETING OOTTON, lic. eae New Patteras, 250., 3c, 372 MATTING, White, Red Check, and Fanoy. 75 Styles of New LAWNS. Boys’ CASSIMERES, 25¢ , 370., 500. 0. M. TOWSON, aplo+r G36 Pa. ave., south side, near 7th. [*SEPENDENT ICE €OMPANY, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN ‘The point of expectation has been reached at which men would not be greatly surprised if an wronaut should gatn sufficient control over his air-ship to navigate it safely from shore to shore of the Atlantic, or even to go circling around the world. There is the best of reason to believe that at some distance from the earth there is a constant current of ald tending east- ‘ward. Learn how to keep your balloon at that elevation and the problem is solved. But even this is pot necessary for a trans-Atlantic rial voyage. Improvements may be devised in the 1E. construction and the methods of handling bal- NORTHERN ICE. loons that willenable them to take advantage, — successfully, of the surface winds that blow over the Atlantic in the direction of Europe. | PRICES AS LOW AS ANY RESPONSIBLE GOM- Professor King, the well-known #ronaut, has apnouced his purpose to make extensive experi- ments with the view of determining whether a trip to Europe through tne air is feasible. He is furnished with the means and has the ability necessary to make the result of these experl- ments conclusive. fhe promised balloon as- ~censions will be awalted with taterest. ——__—-—__ ‘On the inside of the Star to-day will be found the full report of the important decision of Justice MacArthur in the Mutual Fire Insur- ance case. The Pustio will please beir in mind that wa de- pe an our Wagons only the KENNEBKO ICE, ee CENTS PER ONE HUNDRED POUNDS above the price of Domestic Ice. We are CONTRACTING at Low Bargs {: ~ sox. DISCOUNT ON TICK STB nt 17t te Bee Office—12th and Pennsylvania avenue, Depot—9th strect Wharf, W. H. YERKES, Superintendent. anne comruuications to and from all oft aba PECwED B AGAIN INS. ee A reservation has beea set apart for Moses. Like his Biblical namesake, the new Moses has Jed the ten tribes, more or less, that are under him, wandering, reservationiess, through the 180 dozen LADIES ie wilderness, and now guides them to the pro- KeKCHIERS at 12: se. Roy ESSE SEN SL mised land. It 1s to be hoped that the paratiel | Phee Handkerchiefs are aif Ling: ead the very. Rent value for the orice fT Fgtzathie fecen MADRAS GINGH AMS ar lao 50 pi rd Pabielo LAWNS, CHETONS and 6 anes a aie, Woo." Checked and Striped DRESS GOODS ASIDE BUNTINGS at 25c . 37% and So. 2 DOLLAR SHIRTS.” ac either frout or bick. Perfect fitting. Le of Wamsutta Cotton, with in BLACK SILKS at 75c, $1, Will not compel figating before the occupation is accomplished, nor prevent Moses from enter- ing with his people. ge Next May wil! be a flowery month If these April showers do not belle the proverb. three-piy all Linen Bos: * Great more ung and f-cble moths # wich trai chil path Untome toes by tis wcol Tn Sr AM AT IT STILE. 1 AM STILL AT IT. apl9-3 + Bl. 36) DAMASSE and MOIRE-ANTIQUE STRIPED SILKS. in black and colors, for zarnitura. - MAY ATLANTIC. Now Ready and For Sale Everywhere, Labor the Natural Forces. CARLETON COFFIN. Our Florida Plantation. Hannrer Beecnen STOWE. To Leadville. H. H. ‘The 1 Seelition: of Poverty. Auraep B. Ma- OnARLES Missionary. XK. Anengaz- Irene, eral etore, written, U7 ene who las sock the romance ana yarious interest of missionary life in byria and Asta Mi a Rtorics, mae, Poems, He- views: and. the Contributors’ Club, TenMs.—$4.00 a year, 35 cts. a number. HOUGHTON, OSGOOD & CO., it Boston. [= IcBrt ICEIt Great Falls Ice Company, (Organized 1866 ) OLDEST AND LaRnGEst ComMPANY IN THE DietRIoT, ual'ed facilities for Are storing and de. psy of 1 TCE, and_hav: on hand in the District and stored on the Kennebec a full supply, we beg Teave to inform the public that we are prepared to turnieh st our Depots, Foot of 10th ster Washington, AN , 63 Water street, Georgetown, At the following low ficures, viz. : 15, 20, 25 Cents Per 100 Lus. ICE poles oe from our rou‘e wagons at the most reasonable rates. Rp MEMBER :—We handle nothing but pure ICE, such as can be,and is used for any and all purposes, and as we can guarant-e a full supply ths reason through, it frould t be to the adv: Lorene of al parties using ICE in large quantities to call and make arrangements for delivery direct from our Depo! ‘Telephonic connectious with all parts of the ay firomen ie Telephonic Exchar ge, private wires to 12th and F n.w and 221 Pennsylvania ave. #,¢., from which points orders will be recsived and promptly attended to. Orders can be ziven to drivers of our wagons, or left at the depots or offices of the Gom- ‘pany as follows pf WashrncTon, 1202 Fat. nw., 221 Pennsylvania ave, 6.6; Itth at. Der Alco, at wholeadte tide Center Marke, "there TOE can be obtained at apy tae and in auy quantity. 9. HAHRISON JOHNSON, nt and General Superintendent. JOHN VAN HISWICR, Brien een, M. F. GIVEN’S NEW OIGAB LIST. 4 ota. iriote aay Meet oe od nas 12th st. nw. NEw VEBMONT MAPLE SUGAR, (OF FIRST RUNNING,) VERY HANDSOME. ALSo, EXOELLENT NEW MAPLE SYRUP, (ON DRAUGHT.) N. W. BURCHELL, 3332 F strecis ap1sst JM. HNABE & CO.’ W WO! RLD- RENOWNED PIANOS. THE LEADING PIANOS OF THE DAY. Pianos and PA RE oo | change, on the most reasonable terms, Eve . Repaits ment fully warranted. Tuning and RICHENBACH'S Praxo Wanrnoows, leventh st: aplstr A few doors above Penu's uve. NEW B00Ks aT Monuion’s. WANTS. NTED—A White WOMAN to cook, wash wi trop. Apply 1 23 New Jorsey av. 86. peer W4stwA Fragen ee for 5 ences pisiee Cooke ‘waubor anu ironer. No. 7116tb st. n.¢. ey Wir ite wes a mr day Onn dressmaker, SEWING Bas wee weekvor Gan maxe auy styie< (oaNEP ae =i sith; a WOMAN to Ww EA and sew. Al y at No 1015 st Dow. WwW ANTE ivan) mxperiinced Cees in < ary gcods business: 6 0 others need apply. At Mrs. N. GOrMAN'S.S oh zit orree W AN ED—thr e@ or four Sarre, commu: nicsting ROOMS, on first or second floor, with gas and water, suitable for light housekeeping. Ad- dress, with rice, R.A MAXWELL, Star office. It" ANTED—A resp. ctable, competent snd ob: ding NURSE, so take pcomese Of two chiltren of 41 anc 2 years of age; ho can also sew. rank come well recnmmended. Uall at 419 Gth atm. It" ANTED ;On Nalunble Real, Hs'ate Soourity, (O for two yeare, at 7 per cent Als, Sic sof ane per cae: Pihicipale will apni of Ad. js" Star offi Wastenae White = ‘Golored Cooks, Laund- Chamber ana General Honge Girls. All well recominended. _ Res at ies fue hiehed tree. W. if. STEVENSON. a4 Bate Tee AN 1ED—ROOMS and BOARD for genteman and wife and tworingle ladies (three rooms,’ between Hand L and 13th and 17th strests. Ad. dress “A. B. @.,” Btar office. ferences ex changed. 1 FOR RENT AND SALE. FOR RENT AND SALE. _ —_BUBINESS ¢ CHANCES. __ OR RENT—Pleasant summer KOOMS (fur- EAL ESTATE BULLETIN Te LO; at Sue Fo x PCH 1 loan eceroquten apie ‘made Wednesdays and Saturdsye) FOR BENT ee 910 19th et nw., 13 4: all modern improvements. Rent low to @ goo. tenant. A. A. WULNON & U0..509 7:h sten.w, 819. 1w F ‘OR &-LE—HOUBE No. 615 Peansgivana ave BRese Inquire of WAL H. af ae ood Fo ERENT -S30RR and ere {oa 0. et o.w.; rent @20. Appl to ALBERT F*. FOX, No. 920 Fat nw. © aplodee, }CR RENT—Handsome Double RESIDEN K. northwest corner 20tn and G sta. ; joren ta ont feet ground “apply A.A. WILSON & 09 7th St, cr 29 19th st new. OCGTo ore foe KENT—-HOUSENo 1402 L at.nw, aafur- nial ed. To a preferred tenant anttl Octohor 1 — te arply to Lieatenans Commander HOF! ‘. por BENT FRAN No. 1237 8th stn pened aud. padtied. Fent tao “Apply to ¥ a PI Fx, 'No.920 as FoR! RENT —No. 707 Ae <4 story Balok D G, with 12 rooms and st ore: anita for fret ining sa'oon. CHAS. A. BEST, 420 1th st n.w. Fx SALE OR RENT—20% P st. nw. A ne BEIOK HOUSE, with ‘All modern ieaproveme ts Pi ssexsion given May Ist_ Refer erence reqnired. Ap- piy 2020 bat.nw. J. 8. HOPKINS aploro3t Fa NT—Throc-story BuICK HOUSE, 728 12th et. now. Large front garden ana Rent #400. per year. Apply to ED. DAOOB. 95 Pennsylvania avenue. aplet OR LE TANTED- To Rewt—May Ist, by a prmaven tenant, family of four, no children, an ei bu Gaudit‘on, - EDWARD 0. CARMINGION, di 49 W: HD, Heal Hatate Boker, BOARD. ING. Mantachus: tts ave. n.w. apl5.tMsy1 ap3tr SS E vt JPOR_RENT—Partios desicons of renting hana. | [hom BALA Lew Drees sick Bont moder some Furuiahed or Unfurnisheat ROJME, Cane, DWELLING, banrain. if bongat this | THOMAS J. MYERS, Real Rewate avent. | | Mlasourtave’ nore Same neat POSED, apply/at 308 | week.” Apply to Owter at the house, Tea sts — {ENGANTLY FURNISHED ROOMS, with ea, ‘at 81.50 and ‘8. 705 15th stre-t, K class BOARD for trausient ray, at Mra SOUTIATLS 7 fnaed stely tacne are 18 Troasury, White House, aad Btate, Navy and War rtm Boog 3% at very reauoed prices. poe an ne pt ciate apl6-Im* OARDING—LARGE ROOM, sont! D B DAHDING LARGE ROOM, southora exposure, rd, in eS family. Hou: {CR RENT—One of those dest 1 Bp Shtsaoy Wea on wont 8 ae Bg BRIORS and 2d ets. east :8 ‘and cellar ‘with siting tons erat ire re fee ones 800 K st. nw., 10 AOBRER, 615 7th et io Se eer = (Ok SAtE Ol 5 T—An eightroom BR I HOURE, No. 402 K st. Tw. kas, water, near oars and market: hidaite next door corner or at Batter store nd E. aplo2w ola cctabliched GROCERY. cou tures, Meat in basement, ele- want Belin House, together on £61 erator at Te duerd Tet; H st ue, Laquire of 0, KNIGH, 40036 La 308-2 sey RK ae ST EOUBE No. 216 Ft nw. apnly ie Office. 15th st (OR REN! th at, Ti ircle, th kK Turmished Petes bay window. Bart wh children or servant need not apply. ‘References re with modern improvements’ Lerma low otae ald oo a aia miu plat ra AWNe On GAN DIES BOOTIE GPRD EN | SUBTIES Ola Band, No. 620 oa moth pees eachanes AD BpLE We. is ied on at pinte > } ‘and as i ARDING.—Handaomely-turninhed KOO a8 rest an‘ {wh est metal know! AEE Peta oa ei and 7th sticete uw, or branch |store, No, 408 9th Babber sates strengthened with metali Te ohine BLACKS sala aan NE3, | Street, between D ana E strecta n.w. split | ‘Aino Tranuient boamiee to clase a FABLE Goan. Dentistry in al ts brancies at reduced prices. ip ates, checks sig Oaaeses —_ from 602.10 | — CapprAN © asaun ExeRnuired. 812 bth 6 eg. goad Big eat erences iy = G°Atnun gonbany OF OF LOND ‘M SHHERSON HOUSE, Mra Mt Hoxoeuer, Pro- IMPORTANT 10 EVERYBODY. LISHED pristor, 16th and Ts. “ROOMS, on sulin era yoy to wie ORPENHECMER'S Ss oe pinion WOLF, Agr, tinglb. TABLE BOARD eapecigig =” CB,euie 8 icbitsoment 3 Oth strest, eoraer ‘Rovonth sirect, SS aa ey laa ie Hanae 2 | Lee: te tan ant)

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