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The Evening critic., 1882-09-01
EAST WASHINGTON.
Fire Last Night-An Unhappy COu-
ptc-Bont md Tub Race-A New
Literary Association - Sportsnen
I'm the Marsh.

Fire Last Night-An Unhappy C0u.
pic-Bont and Tub Race-A New
Literary Association - Sportsmen
in the Marsh.
About 10 80 O'Clock last night lro was dis
covered I'm tho stable OF Daniel Kcaley, on
Eighth street southeast, noar the Navy Yard.
Engines Nos. and and Truck responded,
but were unable TO save tho building ana con.
tents which were entirely consumed. Loss
slight, as the stable was mn old one, tho con.
fonts being hay and old barrels.
Mary Nnsh, tho wife OF John Nash, an old
and decrepid man, had her liege lord arrested
last night, charged with making threats
against her life. II appears the woman had
been In the habit OF abusing the man, tearing
his clothing, pulling HIS hair and calling him
Snd ana Names e sncn as PAGER h mani eiG
her own good, Mrs. Nash construed the re-
mark Into threats. Tho people In his neigh.
borhood say the man can make out several
good nsenult cases against hor II he wants TO.
Joe Platz, 30 Pennsylvania avenue, Capitol
Hill, has begun his oyster season, and Will
furnish tho most choice bivnlves to customers
In every style. HIS long experience rs q
caterer IL q guarantee Of his luxuries.
Tho boat ana tub race tomorrow from tho
Anacoslia Bridge will DO Interesting and oxcit.
Ing. All those who have entered are we'll.
known amateur oursmen, and they are so
equally matched that the race Will DO snip
and tuck"
Preliminary steps have been taken nj tho
seamen's retreat toward forming what Will DO
known ns the "Nnvy-Yard Library Assocn-
ton" Papers or books can DO loft mt tho Iie-
treat or caro- OF Mr.. N. o. Emmons, 63i Sixth
street southeast.
Dr. Dooley is establishing system OF local
tclcgraphy which, for quickncss and accuracy,
cannot be surpassed. For 10 cents n message
can be sent from his drug store, corner of
Third street aud pennsylvania avenue cast,
TO my part OF this city or Georgetown, dcliv.
cred by messenger. Messages can also DO sent
10 all parts OF the United States.
Tho eastern marsh IL crowded with gunnors
today, 1t being the opening OF tho season. The
scene presented very much resembles q skir-
mish, tho constant popping OF guns and the
quick puffs OF white smoke making n beauti
ful scene from tho high ground near tho u. s.
jail. Tho slnughtero OF reed birds and ortoians
u m I'm,
The Evening critic., 1882-09-01
One of Ynnea,s Inkes.

Senator Vance, of North Carolina, has al.
ways something humorous 10 say by way OF
Illustration when he addresses the Senate,
speaking recently against n bill which he CON
sidered "penny.wlse and pound.foollsh,' lie
said It reminded him OF u kind old man who
lives at the top OF hill In North Carolina. one
day wagner came by, and unluckily got his
OF mules and "iifth chain" 10 help him up
tho hill. Said the kind old man; My friend,
have not got pair OF mules or nrth
chain 10 save your life. But am always
anxious 10 help man in distress; can lend
you the best fiddle you ever drew q bow
The Evening critic., 1882-09-01
Testimonial to Mr.. Ed. Abncr.

WASHINGTON, d. O., Aug. 80, 1882.
Edudrd A6ner, esq.,, PTopriet0r Of A6aerS Sum
mar Garden:
DEAR SIR, Approaching your successful
efforts during many past seasons, as weli as
the present one, to offer the people Of this city
n refined place Of amusement and recreation,
and believing that n large number OF your
friends will be glad to BIO Afforded IN oppor
tunity for an expression OF their appreciation,
we desire to tender you testimonial benefit
concert, on such day as you may select during
the month OF september, at your garden.
Yours truly,
d. b. Anger, John l.. Vogt,
NJ. NJ. Parker, L. j. Ram5dell,
Simon Wolf, Paul Schulze,
Charles Walter, John L. Ellis & Co.,
II. d. Cooke, jr., w. M. Gait & Co.,
]. o. p. Burnside, w. G.. MetZerott Il Co.,
James A. yose, Lansburgh &, Bro,
A. g. Lathrop, Hume, Cleary & Co.,
P. o. Smith, james j. Chapman,
L. Droop, Henry Semken,
II. Eberbach, Barbour Il Hamilton,
Geo. j. Seunerlc, Jos. A. Rose,
Chas Ebel, Hinton, Morrow & Co.,
and many others.
WASHINGTON, ID. O., Aug. 81, 1882.
Mtssrs d. b. Aiagr, M. W. Parker, Simon Ipoif,
Charles WdNo, II. d. Cook, jr, and Others:
GENTLEMEN: Bo pleased to accept my sincere
thanks for the kind expressions of good Will
toward me, and permit me TO Designate In &C.
ceptance OF the benent rendered mo, Tuesday
evening, September 10, as the evening on
which II Is to take place.
Very respectfully, EDWARD ABNER,
The Evening critic., 1882-09-01
A Dishoncst Messcnrer.

Vincent Flood, young colored man, was In
the dock at Police Court to-day to answer the
charge Of larceny of q So note from Judge
Jordan. Judge Jordan testified that on the
evening OF July IL, he wanted to send 50 TO
Mr.. Lorraine at the Clinton House, and In.
quired at the American House for reliable
messenger, and employed Flood 10 carry the
So note In sealed envelope to Mr.. Lorraine
tion OF the Clinton House, but lost his way and
mover got there, and got sick and never re-
turned TO flnd the Judge and restore the green.
back. Judge Bundy sentenced Flood to forty
DIVA I'm TAIL
The Evening critic., 1882-09-01
Public Debt Statement.

The public debt statement, issued to-day,
shows the following:
Decrease OF the debt during August, $16,
12S,261.24.
Cash in the Treasury, 1919, 06O,51s.i
Gold and silver certificates, $71,I32,25O.
Certificates OF deposit outstanding, S12,-
100000.
Refunding certificates, S442, 100.
Legaltenders outstanding, $40, 74O,611.
Fractional currency outstanding, $7,032,-
CGO -
The Evening critic., 1882-09-01

A sad accident which occurred yesterday
viii, It is feared, result I'm the death OF the
three -yearold son of MI. Hertzog, tho second
hand dealer. The child was playing I'm the
kitchen Of It's homo on ID street, while pouches
were being preserved in the apartment and
the little follow fell Into a large kettle OF tho
hot fruit which had been placed upon tho
floor The little ones injuries and scalds are
OF q most painful kind and ilyo physicians
have been In attendance, but express grave
fears for tho child's death.
The Evening critic., 1882-09-01
THE EVENING CRITIC.
The Rechabite Demonstration.
EsTA BLIsHED AUGUST 1865

The weather yesterday partook heartily of
the nature OF the Rechabite demonstration, for
tho rain poured down necessarily from the
time line was formed at Twentieth street and
Pennsylvania avenue until the drenched ranks
reached Anacostla, where a beautiful silk ban.
ner OF appropriate design was presented to
Anacostia tent by Mrs. Abel on behalf OF the
ladies OF Uniontown. This rich and appro-
pirate gift was received by j. N. Minnix, chief
ruler OF tho new tent who responded briefly
TO the accomplished lady who made tho pre-
sentatlon speech. There were other presenta.
lions during the afternoon, embracing several
beautiful baskets Of flowers, that were tho
special admiration OF all who beheld them
Over the street leading down to Masonic Hall
lin Anacostia) n most beautiful arch had been
constructed, and as. night drew on this was
brilliantly Illuminated.
In tho vicinity OF Bud FagIeston's famous
cold.water tent, long rows of lamps were hung,
also about the several booths hich were hand
somcly decorated. The meeting was called 70
order by j. N. Minnix, esq, and tho stand was
occupied by Professor Messer, Mr.. Morllng, of
Philadelphia, and Bud Eagleston. During tho
livered by Rev. Thomas l.. Folsom, DR.. Whit
ney and Rev. Richard Norris. 1t Is the pur-
pose OF tho1e having the matter in charge to
continue the meetings for about two weeks
longer, and to make tho whole matter attrac.
tive. At the conclusion of the ceremonies there
was grand cotilion party held at the Masonic
HILL, Uniontown, at which there was large
attendance, and much pure and unauthorized
pleasure.
The meetings to-day embrace number OF
attractive features, and will be held afternoon
campmcnt is most pleasantly situated, and,
besides the monster tent OF Bud Eagleston,
there are the tents of Brother Thomas D..
Marche, past high chief Of North America:
Brother William d. Marche, and the tent OF j.
N. Minnix, which is the headquarters Of Tent
No. 1873.
Among the humorous features Of tho oven
ing was the presentation to Mr.. J. II. Mahonoy,
by Mr.. ]. N. Minnix, of n mammoth cornstalk,
bearing single head OF corn. Tho presenta-
tion was responded TO in a very funny little
speech. There will doubtless be large mum.
Der OF persons present at tho ceremonies to.
day and this evening.
The Evening critic., 1882-09-01
A Heavy Mortgage.

The S160,000,000 mortgage under which
the 3 per cent consols, to redeem all outstand-
Ing indebtedness OF the Philadelphia Read
ing Railroad and Coal Company are issued,
was recorded in Philadelphia yesterday.
Copies OF the mortgage will DO recorded also
York and Virginia, where the company's
prOperiY Is located.
The Evening critic., 1882-09-01
EDWARD ABNER.
Denth of Mrs. b. W. MIddIeton.

In the death OF Mrs. D. W. Middleton. which
occurred yesterday, at her residence 211 New
Jersey avenue southeast, Washington loses
one OF Its Oldest and most exemplary and
charitable ladies', whose deeds OF goodness,
charity and love are scattered over tho entire
uments to her unstinted philanthropy. Mrs.
Middleton was ABOUT IA years OF age, and her
death was not unexpected. She was the wifo Of
Mr.. Vandyke by whom she had ono daughter,
who 10 still living. After tho death OF Mr.
vnndyke she was married TO Mr.. d. W. Md.
dleton, who was the Chief Clerk OF tho United
States Supreme Court until his death, when
she again became widow. She leaves four
children, one by her first husband and three
by Mr.. Middleton-Mr. ID. W. Middleton, jr,
the well.known banker, Mrs. Dr. 'SkillmaH, and
Miss Julia Middleton. The funeral Will take
place from her late residence at o'clock to-.
morrow evening. Re4uleScdt In mace.
The Evening critic., 1882-09-01
browns IRON nITTERs.

without exception there Is no
remedy SO strengthening in Its
eject as Browns Iron Bittors.
II you wish 10 be strong and
10 enjoy the full exuberancc
Of perfect, robust health put
your trust I'm Browns Iron Bit
ters. 1t will not disappoint
you.
A friend writes: "For years 1
have suffered from physical OK
haustion and declining health.
Now am as strong MS iron. I
used Browns Iron Bittcrs.'
Depend on Browns Iron Bit
tiers for strength OF mind aud
body,
The Evening critic., 1882-09-01
More Alleged UnIicensed brokers.

Henry Ran to-day procured warrants against
VIM. f. Matthews, George /. Hill and j. p.
Rider, charging them with being unlicensed
brokers. The gentlemen named had taken out
bankers licenses from August L, but Mr.. Ran
charges that they arc lifble for operating
without a license from November /, TO July 81,
and are punishable by flne OF $105.
The Evening critic., 1882-09-01
Heads of Families.

You are invited by VIM. Hahn, SIG Seventh
street and 1922 Pennsylvania avenue, TO call
and examine his child's solid school shoes,
his immense stock OF heeed and spring.hee
fine shoes
The Evening critic., 1882-09-01
what viii the Harvest he.

John Is. Clagctt and Alice /. Gunnell.
VIM. Brown and Maria jackson.
George Tyler and Maggie Taylor.
David O. Arnold and Maggie Miller, both OF
The Evening critic., 1882-09-01

a-Major A. G. Holmes, Tenth District.
Indiana-William Heilman, First District.
North Carolina-Dr. Tyre York, Seventh Dis
trict, Liberal and Republican Coalition.
Missourl-w. j. Terrell, Twelfth District;
Nathaniel sission, Fourth District Greenback,
N. Ford declining.
The Evening critic., 1882-09-01
FOR CONGRESS-.


The Democrats yesterday nominated In
Minnesota O. L, Powell, Third District
Virginia--George O. CabelI, Fifth District.
ohio--Judge William H. Brown, Sixteenth
District.
Georgla-Seaborn Reese, Eighth District.
Iowa-W. II. NJ. Pussey, Tenth District.
Indiana-Thomas ID. Ward, Ninth District
The Evening critic., 1882-09-01
" AIderney parry wngons.n

Fresh Attorney Butter, churned every morn
Ing and delivered In YIN. "Ward" prints, d0c.
per N. Also, cottage cheese, buttermilk and
sweet milk, &c. per AZ. Cream loo. pint.
The Evening critic., 1882-09-01
FINANCIAL.
To.day,s stock quotations.

The following observations of the transac
lions In the financial market to-day, together
with opening and closing quotations. are fur
nished by the clearinghouse OF II. d. Cooke,
IT., 4 Co, 400 L street WASHINGTON, d. O.:
The Evening critic., 1882-09-01

0l0 seventh street, has a fun limo OF wall
paper, window shades, cornices, otc, Give him
q call.
The Evening critic., 1882-09-01
Wall Paper
at W. II. veerhor's, 916 Seventh street.

The Forty-seventh Congress at the late
session created fifteen hundred and ninety
new ofllces.
The Evening critic., 1882-09-01
Ho! For Harper's Ferry!
SUNDAY. SEPTEMBER q.

A pleasant ride. mountain scenery, swings,
cIoauet. boating, etc.
Music and Dancing on Byrne's Island free OF
charge.
Refreshments served by q popular caterer Mt city
prices.
Trains will leave Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
depot at $40 a. m. and leave Ferry at6p.m.
EVERY PERSON GUARANTEED A SEAT
IN F1RsTCLAss CARS, or money refunded.
Fare, roundtrip adults, sl.ej.
Fare, roundtrlp, childrent between and IL
years, G5 cents.
Tickets for sale nj AbrahEm's Railroad Ticket
Ofllce after August %, and at Depot on morning
of excursion. NJ. ABRAHAMS,
aUgI.Ot MANAGER,
The Evening critic., 1882-09-01
rTHB POTOMAC FRUIT GROWERS I'M.
Run daily excursions TO

Il PRoVEMENT COMPANY
Run daily excursions to
GLYMONT
on Steamer Keyport. leaving Seventh
street wharf at Ga m. and 3p. M Returning. leave
80 cents; children, under r. Is cents. Greatly re-
duced rates to societies and clubs can be OBJ
tanned Of J. orville johnson, AGO Pennsyl.
vania avenue northwest DR.. 3. a. II. McKim,
president. DIR. II. r. Rowland, secretary. /. r..
Trcmbly, superintendent at Glymont. Jy27
EAMILY EXCURSION.
4 THIRTY.TWo MILES FOR rs CENTS.
STEAMER MARY WASHINGTON,
VIII make excursion trips to
MT. VERNON SPRINGS
Every Tuesday, boat leaving her wharf at 0 a.
M, returning y. m. Music and dancing. Bring
out the children. No Objectionable parties al
lowed on board. Il. S. RANDALL, Proprietor.
no! FOR GREAT FALLS AND CABIN
III JOHN BRIDGET
The steamer Excelsior, canal packet will make
her regular trips to the above places on MONDAY,
WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY AND SUNDAY,
leaving her wharf, Congress street and Canal, at
O'clock q. M sharp. Fare, 30 cents round trip.
Can be chartered Tuesday Thursday and Satnr-
day. For Information, Inquire at GRAY & HILL
TONS 2Qs 9Th st., opposite Centre Market, or q.
w. WEBSTER. III 18th st. n. w. iul3
, 1882-09-29
False, As Usual.

Seattle Post
The MteHigeHcer says the action of
the six delegates from King county who
at the Vancouver convention voted for
Bradshaw was "steeped in pertidy to the
people Of this county" Our contem-
porary is mad-which is greatly to be
deplored. 1t does not speak the truth.
The delegation was not instructed for
Judge Jacobs or any one else. There
has been no public expression demand
ing the nomination of that gentleman.
No one who knows the Judge will doubt
his fitness for the Office, nor will there be
question raised when it is said he
would have received splendid vote; but
all this does not make the action OF those
gentlemen who opposed him pertidlous
to the people of King county. That
could be truthfully charged under but
one condition: had those gentlemen
pledged themselves to vote for Judge
Jacobs, to their constituency, and then
violated their acknowledged statement,
they could be charged with pertidy.
Again: The IntelHgencer says that
they were "perfidious to the party"
Here, too, it states what it must know to
be absolutely false. To be liable to the
charge Of our contemporary, those gen.
tlemen would have given their votes to
man who was not republican, who was
known to be democrat-and man in
whom the community could have no con-
tidence. Is this true? Not in single
syllable. No man in the Territory has
been more consistent, active republi-
can than G. M. Bradshaw. He has re-
cord that any man in the party could
well be proud of. For he has proved his
devotion to the party for the past twenty
years by active, personal service. II Mr..
Bradshaw was man whose ability could
be questioned, there might be cause for
complaint. But this cannot be main
tanned, for his record as a lawyer is an
excellent one He is in every way quail
fed for the important position Of public
prosecutor of the district. There can be
no excuse for the charge made by the IN
teHigencer. 1t is utterly reckless and
without foundation. Its course could
not be characterized as anything short
of outrageous did it emanate from a
source of standing, or recognized posi-
ton in the community.
, 1882-09-29
From Mondays Daily.

MRS. LArIMER and Mrs. Law are visit
ing in San Francisco.
The steamer Washington arrived this
afternoon from the Columbia river,
THE Elder arrived early this morning
with ITO tons of freight and lot of
passengers, from San Francisco.
On Saturday last, that being day sa-
cred among the Jews, the store of Mes
srs. Waterman & Katz was closed.
The ship Iroquois, laden with wheat,
from New Tacoma for Queenstown Ire
land for orders, sailed yesterday after
noon.
Rev. ]. r. JOHNSON, the new M E.
pastor for Dungeness, arrived here yester-
day with his wife, and they left this
morning for their new field of labor.
Mr.. Johnson is an elderly gentleman,
late of Indiana.
The steamer Empire arrived here
yesterday morning from San Francisco,
bringing crew for the ship Iroquois,
and freight for this and other sound
ports. The Iroquois sailed this after
noon for Queenstown for orders.
As will be seen by call inserted else
where, the democracy Of Jefferson county
will hold their county convention on
Saturday, Oct. 7th, in Port Townsend,
for the purpose of electing three dele
gates to attend the territorial conven-
ton at Vancouver, Oct 11th.
AT the business meeting of the Pres
byterian Church last evening to consider
the resignation Of the pastor, Rev. John
Reid, a majority voted in favor of ex-
tending him call to remain another
year. Whereupon, we learn, he decided
to withdraw his resignation.
THE steamship Idaho arrived yester-
day morning from Alaska, bringing U.
S. mails and passengers. She sailed at
noon for San Francisco, to resume her
old position and give place for the Eure-
ka on the Alaska route. Deputy Collec-
tor Oakford Of Wrangel, was passen-
ger, bringing with him an Indian arrest
ed for manufacturing Hoochenoo, and
now on his way to Oregon - be tried.
News from the mines are encouraging;
business reported good. Mr.. Mclean,
the signal officer, has been removed, his
successor having already arrived.
, 1882-09-29
Frnun Tuesiln VIZ Daily,

PLENTY OF small fruit in the marke
again.
Hon PHILIP. RITZ, of Walla Walla,
is in town.
Mr.. LLEwELLYN, our obliging express
agent, has new safe.
MISS. McURDY, OF San Francisco,is iu
town visiting friends.
J. J. Hunt, has gone TO San Francisco,
on business connected with his brothers
property.
Rev. REID, expects to visit Port Lud-
low on Friday next, instead OF Wednes-
day, as usual.
THERE will be no services in st. Pauls
Episcopal church next Sunday; the pas
tor will be away.
Mrs. John Reid, went TO Victoria, this
morning for few days. She is getting
quite strong again.
CAPT. and Mrs. Gilmore have gone to
Victoria and New Westminster for a
trip, and will be away two weeks.
WE learn that Rev. A. Laubach, OF
Port Discovery, is seriously i'll, physi-
clan having been sent for last night.
Rev. j NJ. SPANoIEB. father OF Mrs.
A. W. Bash, Of this place, ia in town.
Mr.. Spangler is laboring in Island and
Whatcom counties, and likes his field.
The Indications are that Hon J. H.
Mitchell will be elected today or tomor-
row, q. s. Senator for Oregon. He re-
ceived Al votes yesterday. ont of 46 neces-
sary for choice.
A TEDIOUS trial in Justices court is
in progress. Two Oak Bay farmers are
in litigation over personal quarrel.
An adjournment was had until tomor-
row TO summon more witnesses.
THE Walla Walla Statesman is about
to be superseded, il seems, by demo-
cratic newspaper that is something more
than CAB and "spinnings." The demo-
Gratis over there, we learn are tired OF n
Blanc, and want something that will
command public respect.
, 1882-09-29

The Courier in speaking of the nom
ination of @. NJ. Bradshaw, for prosecu-
ting attorney for this district, says
Hon. G. M. Bradshaw, of Port Town,
send, is the nominee for prosecuting at
torney in the third judicial district, and
the republicans of the lower Sound have
shown great wisdom in their choice AS
lawyer he has had great experience,
both as prosecutor and for the defense
in criminal cases, and that the duties OF
the Office will be performed by him with
ability all who know him will concede
He is one of the old war horses of the
republican party, and for more than
twenty years has led many forlorn hope
on to victory, oftimes when his own spirit
was smarting under sense of personal
wrong and defeat through the ingrati-
tudeo of those who should have been his
friends and supporters. We hope the
republicans may this time reward his
faithful services in the past by giving
him rousing majority. .... r.
, 1882-09-29
About Telephones.

Over 100000 telephones are in use in
the United States, and 5000 are added to
the number every month. The funda-
mental features are the same as establish
ed by Gray, Bell and Edison. Lines are
constantly lengthening. Most New Eng
land towns are now connected with one
another and the time is thought to he
not very distant when New York will he
able to talk directly to Chicago. The
capital stock Of the various telephone
companies aggregate S30,OO0,O00. Every
telephone, it is thought, gives emyloy.
ment to one person. The first telephone
company, known as the Gray and Barton
Company, began operations in 1862 1t
had caOital of $1,000 From this sprang
the Western Electric Company, with a
capital of $l05,O00, which has since been
increased to S1,000000. 1t has manu-
factories OF Boston, New York, Chicago,
Indianapolis, Detroit and Antwerp in
Belgium.
The American Speaking Company,
which was organized under Gray's pa
tents, was consolidated with the Bell
Company after long litigation, the latter
buying all the lines, instruments and
dRleeinb W pay rOydlIy Oh edcn lHSJru-
ment then in use or to be afterwards
manufactured without regard to the pat
ents. The Gray Company at present
has an income of 20 per cent as the result
OF this arrangement, which amounts TO
100000. The entire income of the COM
pany, therefore, is $1,500O00. From
Gray's patents $5,5O0,0OO has already
been realized. Nearly all of these great
res ults have been accomplished within
the last six years. No longer ago than
1876 persons were selling in the streets
the toy called the 'lover's telegraph"
which consisted of two tin cars connect
ed by a string, by means of which CONVEX
sation might be heard two or thr Q hun
dred feet. Now the human voice can be
heard hundred miles, and conversation
will doubtless soon be carried on over
lines five or six hundred miles in length.
The Americans have generally adopted
ie'eOhones, Thele are few CT q o larger
viii llges that have not one or two. Con-
nection with towns off telegraph lines is
generally maintained by telephone. Eng
land, however, has been slow to adopt
the instrument. IL is little used outside
the large cities, and there are said to be
more telephones in some Of the minor
American towns than in all OF England.