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daylight. He made jack ''and q Jimmy"
ard with them hoped to secure his liberty.
But for the breaking Of the jimmy he
would undoubtedly have been successful.
He concealed his tools in his bed. and
committed some effense so as TO be locked
in on the day that he expected to set him.
self free. While the guard was in an
other part of the wing. he sprung the bolt
in the door of his cell with the Jimmy.
and stepped into the corridor. His next
move was to make an attack on the bars
of window. The man set to work and
the bars began to spread. but his haste
caused the failure Of his plan. A sudden
wrench caused the bolt to snap in twain.
The noise attracted me guard. .who sus-
pected something wrong. and r..n in the
direction of the sound. The convict could
not reach his cell quickly enough to avoid
detection. and he paid the penalty vf his
effort to beat the prison.
One gene 'ous-hearted convict proposed
to liberate half the prise he $ in the in
stitution. He procured 4 piece of gas-pipe.
and from il made KEY to fit the locks of
the cell doors. He had planned to spring
the lever Of his cell with jimmy, thus
releasing himself, and to unlock as many
doors as he eould with the kew before he
was discovered. Then he anticipated lead
ing the men against the guards and fight
ing his way to liberty. The KEY was found
in the possession OF the sanguine prisoner
before ne had an opportunity to use it. In
the Office of the agent and warden are two
iimmies remarkable for their fine construc-
ton. The handles, which can be detached,
are turned in iancifal shape, and TO any
burglar the tools would be a rare prize.
Desperate means are not infrequently re-
sorted to in attempting escape. Several
times fire has broken out in the prison. and
has been found to be the work of convicts.
There is IA fire brigade composed Of picked
men. who are supposed to be Trustworthy,
but it has been shown that they cannot be
relied upon. At nearly every fire inside
the walls the prisoners have cnt the hose
and done everything in their power to adj
vance the flames, i'll the vain hope that the
whole institution would burn down I'm
possible stories are told Of escapes. 1t
used to be related that a desperate crimi-
nal serving a life sentence feigned death
so successfully that he was put in coffin.
the bottom Of which had previously been
bored full Of holes to admit air. The man,
as the story went, was carried out and de-
livered over to friends, who carried him
away to freedom. The most despised
creature in the prison is a "squealer.'' as
the convicts term prisoner who learns of
plans to escape and reveals them. If he
is known to be a tale-bearer, he is not
only ostracized by the others, but life is
made rs miserable tor him as possible
". y, Times.
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Mem advertisements.

\ BEAUTIFUL ORGAN, the "MozART," New
n Sfvle, No. 1900. "a Stops, 10 full sets Golden
Case New and Valuable Improvements just added
Stool, Book, Music. Boxed and delivered on board
cars here price Only Sixty Dollars, Net Cash. Salts
funded after one years use. Every one sold sells
another. 1t is standing Advertisement ORDER
AT ONCE. Nothing Saved by Correspondence. My
new factory just completed, capacity 1000 instru-
ments every rs days, very latest laborsaving wood
working machinery. VAST CAPITAL enables me to
manufacture better goods for less money than ever
Address, or call upon DANIEL F. BEATTY,
deciSt&w4w Washington, New Jersey
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REATTY'S ORGANS, "a stops. 70 8.
Rare Holiday Inducements Ready. Write 81 cs 81
BEATTY, Wsshington. Nj. nayUv
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Attest: l. II. WEBB. Clerk.


kENNEREC C0CNTT.-In Probate Court Reid at
angasta, on tae fourth Monday Of December, ISSl.
4 M LAWRENCE. widow of Oliver A. Law
"A renee. late OF Wayne in said County. deceased.
having presented her application for allowance out
OF the personal estase Of said deceased:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
MeeSs suecessireiy In the keunebec Journal printed
in Augusta in said County, that all persons
may attend II Probate Court TO be held at Augusta
ON the fourth Monday of January next and SHOW
should not be granted o'-
EMERY o. BEAN, judge
Attest: HOWARD OWEN. Register swi
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KENNEBEC COUNTY-fn Probate Court y
augusta. on the fourth Monday Of Decemoo'
1881.
4 CERTAIN INSTRUMENT, purporting 70 ", "
"A the last will and testament of Smaa
Moody, late OF Pittston, in said County, deceases
having been presented for probate: -.
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three wen
successfully prior to the fourth Monday Of JaIusr
next, In the kennebec journal, a newspsr
printed In Augusta, that all persons inter tlss
may attend at Court of Probate then to be hootss
at Augusta and show cause, II any, why the "a "a
instrument should not be proved, approved Ia. "a
allowed, as the last will and testament OF the z"
deceased. EMERY q. BEAN, Judee'
Attest: HOWARD OWEN, Register. 3wf
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SOMERSET SS.-Court of County Commissioners,
Dec. Term, 1851.
On the foregoing petition. satisfactory evidence
having been received that the Petitioners are respon
sibie and ought TO be heard touching the matter set
forth in said petition, it is Ordered That
the County Commissioners meet at the dwelling
house OF A. J. Fsher In Flagstaff Plantation
Thursday, March 10th. A. u. 1857, at nine
(pl O'Clock A. NJ, and thence proceed 10
view the route mentioned in said Petition and i'm.
mediatcy after. at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, hearing OF tbs
parties viii be had at the place, and such fur
Their msssurcs taken in the premises as the Com.
mssiouers shall judge proper. And the owners of
said township being unknown. it is further Ordered
that notice of the time. place and purpose of the
Commissioner meeting aforesaid, be given TO ali
persons and corporations interested. by publishing
an sttested copy Of the petition aforesaid with this
order thereon six weeks successively in the MON Al
vocaie, public newspaper printed 81 North Arson
in Somerset County. and in the kennebec Journal
public newspaper printed at Augusta in Kenneb~c
County. by the printers 30 the State, the last publica
ton of the to be at least thirty DAYS before t,e
time appointed fer said view, that all in,s,eGled
may then appear and be heard if they think D, ~
Attest: L. WEBB, Cerx
A true copy OF the Petition and Order of Cour,
thereon.
oWSe Attest. l. II. WEIR Clerk
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CONSUMPTION.

] have positive remedy for the above disease
by its use thousands of of the worst kind Of
long standing have been cured. Indeed, strong
my faith in its efficacy, that will send TWO BOT.
TIES FREE, together with II valuable treatise on
this disease to any sufferer. Give Express and 0
York. nov2g
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A BRAVE LADY.
She Endures the Pain of "A Severe Sursie.,
Operation without Taking Chlorofarw

Mrs. Schoonmaker, of Creek Locks, Uls,s,
Co., n. Y, had the misfortune to entirely lo,.
the sight of one of her eyes, through an accs
dent, and endured painful infiammatory A.
ton therein for two long years the other eu
finally becoming sympathetically affected
her general health seriously suffering: indeed
she was a mere wreck, a walking skeleton
In this terrible strait she consulted Dr. David
Kennedy of Rondout, N Y, who told he,
at once that the injured eye must be removed
She quietly but firmly said, "All right. Doe
tor, but don't give me chloroform. Let my
husband sit by my side during the operation
aud l will neither cry out or STIR" Tn,
work was done, and the poor woman ken,
her word. Talk of soldierly courage. This
showed greater pluck than it takes to face |,
hundred guns. To restore her general health
and give tone and strength to the system. IN.
Kennedy then gave the "Favorite Remedy y
which cleansed the blood and impaired new
life to the long suffering woman. She rapid.
ly gained health and strength and is now well,
The "Favorite Remedy" is priceless bless.
ing to women. No family should be withou,
it. Your druggist has ii. If not, send to
DR.. David Kennedy, Rondout, N. Y.
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sviae sal Lassitude. Pain -rrs -frlss
In the Back, Dimness of Vision, Premature Old Acc
and many other Diseases that lead to Insanity or
Consumption and premature Grave
Ef-Fnll particulars in our pamphIet wbicI, VIE Do
SIRE to send frs by mail TO every one. aS-The Su4
che Medicine is sold by all druggists at Il per pack
age or SIX packages for IS, will be sent free bv
mail on receip, Of the money, by addressing the
GRAY AEDicI Co., No. io6 Main Street, Buffalo
~ l. Sept6iawly
nj hr all
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To the hon. County Commissioners Of Somerset
County.
WYE, the undersigned. citizens of Flagstaff
w Plantation, respectfully represent that the
interests of the public require change in the Coun
" road, and bridge across Bear Brook, so called
eight ten rods above the old one now clio Q
to che river. Now We. the undersigned. respectfully
ask your Honorable body to look at and locate the
same. and as in duty bound your petitioners viii
ever pray. \. j. FISHER, and Others.
Aug. %, issl.
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Unlike other cartharrtcs, DIR. Pierce's
'Pellets" do not render the bowels costive
after operation, but on the contrary, establish
a permanently healthy action. Being en-
hretg vegetable no particular care is required
while using them. BY druggists.
ianI01& " Ivan
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GRIPS SPECIFIC MEDICINE
jan-.eodSim

. : ht VITAL EHkLi>u
Rem dy- An un-
failing cure for
Seminal Weak
ness, Spermato-
rri,ea. Impcteucy,
and all Diseases
that follow Ms a
sequence Of Self
Abuse. rs Loss Of
Memory. lntv,r.
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BOSTON Branch Clothing HOuse.-lats
ID Furnishing Goods, Rubber Coats, Umbrellas
Vaises, &c. Z. G. STORER, 49, Water ST.
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STAPLES.-The Great Window Shade
- Hing Bee at Concert Hail. large stock of
Shades, Rollers, trimmings, etc. State St. opposite
Court House.
The Evening critic., 1882-11-08
MINOR PLEADS GUILTY
OF the Murder of His wife-The Sem
feucG PASln0nel.

At . o'clock to-day Frank Minor, the man
who so brutally murdered his wife on the
morning Of the 11th of October last by cutting
her throat with a razor, was placed at the bar
TO plead to the Indictment for murder found
against him. The baillfr brought him from
the dock, and he stood before the Court with
dropped shoulders, chin resting against his
breast and eyes directed to the floor.
Clerk Williams read the charge TO him and
In answer TO the question, "What say you t)
this charge, are you guilty or not guiltyP"
he answered with low but trembling voice
"guilty" and then raising his head momentar.
lily 1t was noticed that his eyes wore wet
with tears.
Justice Wylle, after n few moments had
passed, said that he would have TO look at the
almanac and see as to the dates before he
passed sentence.
Assistant District Attorney Taggart wished
to suggest II II would not be better to entor n
plea of not guilty and hear the evidence. He
had no doubt but the charges would be
have the benent OF counsel. He recollected,
In another instance, when Justice Cox was
holding the court plea OF guilty was entered
In murder case, and the court declined to ac-
cept 1t, and had an examination OF the wilt
ness. He thought that tho best course to
pursue. 1t did not seem that plea OF guilty
In n case OF murder should be accepted.
His Honor said that he had no such mawklsh
sentimentality about him. II this mans vile
and the husband came into court and admit
ted that he had done 1t, then tho Court should
accept his plea and he was unable to SEQ why
II should not. However, he would postpone
the sentence for the present, and Minor, with
head bent down, was taken back TO tho dock.
The Evening critic., 1882-11-08
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

The election passed OF very quietly in this
city, and n very large vote was pOllod, the
Democrats receiving a majority OF the votes
cast. The weather throughout tho day was
very incloment, q slight rain prevailing dur
ing tho evening. The Democrats are not OF
the best spirits, It being generally conceded
that John Is. Wise Is elected. About 4 o'clock
I'm tho afternoon n disturbance took place in
tho Third Ward, which, however, was soon
quioted by tho arrest OF the parties causing
the disturbance. They were dismissed after
the polls were closed.
The market this morning was very poorly
supplied with country produce.
The steam tug Templar Is at the shlpyard OF
Messrs. j. Z. Agncw X Co. for repairs.
Mr.. William Ferguson, an employo OF
McGsrs. George r.. Hin Il Co.'s steam bakery,
lcll through hatchwny, n distance Of about
thirteen feet, yesterday evening at that estab'
llshment, badly spraining one OF his ankles
and receiving other slight injuries. He was
conveyed 10 Ills home, on South Fairfax street,
where he received medical attention.
George Chichester, a "crlpple," while In a
very intoxicated condition, last night, fell on
King street, breaking his nose and sustaining
other slight injuries.
The river front presents very business
like appearance.
The Evening critic., 1882-11-08
WOIseIey's Titles.
London World,


''darnet Joseph, Baron wolseley of Egypt, q
General in Her Majesty's Army, Knight Grand
Cross OF the Bath, Grand Cross OF st. Michael
and st. George, knight Of the Legion of Honor
OF the Med1idfe OF the Osmanie," etc., etc.
Such Will be his grandiloquent description I'm
tho next editions OF Burke and Debrett. With
30 conspicuous an example Of military sue
profitable profession. Sir Garnet has opened
to some purpose tho worlds oyster with his
sword. He has gained fame and fortune In an
unusually short time. or his predecessors,
only Marlborough and Wellington have won
large prizes at an earlier age; and II In
both their cases, courtly and social influences
hastened their advancement, 1t must be ad-
10 deserve 1t. But Wolseley has distanced all
later competitors In tho race for military re-
nown, Charles Napier was an old man before
he won tho battle of Meanee; Havelock was
well stricken In years before he had his first
command in tho field, Sir Garnet at about 40
was substantive major general, and had re-
ceived the thanks OF Parliament for Ashanti,
with grant OF 925,O00. Now no is on tho
high roAd TO held-marshal He has won n
peerage and II further grant-this time OF
fbO,000-when still under 30 years of age.
He owes nothing 10 favor or affection, still less
TO The happy accident of a woll-llnod purse;
and quickly as he gained reglmental promo
more often actively employed, and has soon
more war service than any soldier OF his day.
Although his regimental OK perionce was short,
and he was never major or commanding onl-
Ger, he has filled nearly evory stan appoint
ment, from assistant engineer TO that OF adlu-
tant'goneral OF the forces; while he has also
teen privileged TO command at least thrde ex.
Cfimea In 1851.
The Evening critic., 1882-11-08
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

An advertisement OF three lines under the
head OF wanted, for sale or rent, lost and found
or personal, can be inserted in THE EVENING
CRITIC three times for % cents.
The following is Harbor Master Sutton's
wharf report for yesterday: Schooner Maggie,
Captain Myers, 1li tons coal for II. ID. Cross ;
schooner Hannah Buell., Captain ireland, All
tons coal for Clarke Il Given barge Deer Park,
Captain Zimmerman, 1l5 tons coal for Inland
Il Seaboard Coasting Company; barge 10
8, Captain Staley, 1l5 tons coal for Potomac
Steamboat Company; barge L. II .Waddey, Capt
Campough, 10 tons coal for Potomac Ferry
Company; schooner Caroline, Captain Moth
ershead, % cords wood for II. l.. Biscoe;
schooner Mary Ann Shea, Captain Ashton, 35
cords wood for johnson and Bros; pungy
Chief, Captain Swami, % bushels oysters;
schooner william Potter, Captain Adams, 15O
bushels sweet potatoes.
Charles Fenton. a night fireman on engine
No. 21, OF the Baltimore Potomac Railroad,
was seriously injured last night between
Alexandria and Washington by falling from
the engine when II was In notion The In
jurod man was taken TO Alexandria and after
ward brought TO his home In South Washing
ton on the IL O'Clock train. medical exam
inatiOn showed that he had received internal
injuries OF n dangerous character.
Drugs, perfumery and toilet articles In end
less variety can be seen at Prices drug
store, 426 Seventh street. This establishment
well merits the credit of being ono of tho
leading pharmacies In the city.
A iudiclous time to buy fuel ls before the
winter sets in In dead earnest. Call at once
on william II. Baum, at his oitlce, corner OF
Seventh and ID streets southwest where you
will nnd low prices and 2,2iO pounds OF coal
TO the ton,
The Evening critic., 1882-11-08
EAST WASHINGTON.

Subscriptions and Advertisements for THE EvES.
mo CRITIC cdn De iqt at ne Oroct,V store W
southeast
An advertisement OF three lines under tho
head OF wantcd,for sale or rent, lost and found
or personal, can bo Inserted In THE EVENING
CRITIC three times for % cents.
Tho anniversary OF the Starlight Social Cir.
clio nt washington Hall last evening was n
highly pleasurablo event. Music was dis,
dancing continued until carly morning.
Among tho ladies' present were Misses Minnie
Bates, Lilly Down, 8. II. slmons,. Emma VII
kerson, julia Daniels and sister, Edith
Bushby, Lille Andrews, Carrie Barron, Katie
Reid, Annie seithman, Charlotte Bennett,
RGo rs fSrrS @5s HnS dSssisr frSSssSs 9fan s9s
Mary and Addle Roche, Monte oline,
Eva Myera, Belle Burdlne, Mamie Matthews,
Mollio Baldwin, Mrs. r., A. Bennett aud Mrs.
A. Bennett, president of tho circle; Martin
Ebert, balleimasteri $; II; slmons, G., A. d.
John Baker, L. II. Martin, Brooks Langley,
John Volk, Fred strombergcr, James a. Nor
Howard and others. The club deserves great
credit for their efficient management.
Eleventh street southeast, from NJ street to
tho Anacostia Bridge, is being rapidly com
pleted. When finished 1t Will present n hand
some appearance. This street Is being laid
with Belgian blocks.
Election returns were furnished East wash
ingtonians from two points last night In that
section, through tho instrumentllity OF THE
EVENING CRITIC. The points were Ferguson's
drug store and Campbell's restaurant
East Washington Business Notes.
"The Morning Light" Is the name OF Mr..
VIM. II. Marches specially parlor stove. Call
in and see It, at 223 Pennsylvania avenue.
Inspect tho superb stock of breech and muz.
zle.loading shotguns Mt Mr.. VIM. Wagner 8
East Washington sporting depot 207l2 Penn
sylvania avenue east.
g ~. NN..t.. -.
double-store grocery merchants, are receiving
| daily fresh winter supplies Of goods. Visit
| the two establishments.
For novelties In winter fabrics, silks and
picturesque rugs, visit the popular dry.goods
house of Mr.. George Harbin, $40 Pennsylva-
MIA avenue east.
The Evening critic., 1882-11-08
WEST WASHINGTON.

An advertisement OF three lines under the
head OF wanted, for salo or rent, lost and found
or personal, can be inserted In THE EVENING
CRITIC three times for % cents.
At tho meeting OF tho First Cooperative
Building Association of Georgetown, last
night, $2,d00 sold at 73j 500 at 20, and
5000 at 03.
Georgetown Lodge, No. 80, U. o. O. b., hold
Its regular weekly meeting last night, as did
also Heber Tent, No. 10, I. o. r., and Decatur
Lodge, No. o, X. Of p.
Twenty boats, loaded with coal, arrived by
canal this morning.
Revival services are being conducted at Mt.
Pleasant M. p. church by the pastor, Rev. Mr..
Coulbourne, assisted by the Rov. Mr.. Sundor-
land.
Three thousand nve hundred bushels OF
wheat sold at 81 .O7 per bushel
High tide; O: 10 this evening and o ;11 a. m.
TO morrow.
Arrived Schooner s. NJ. Thomas, Captain
Kelly, from New Bedford, TO load coal for Fall
River; schooner Alfred Brabrook, Captain
Briggs, from Providence.
break in the canal puts n stop to shipping
for day or two.
Other ports: Schooner william L. Walker,
Kelly, from Georgetown, at Providence.
The Evening critic., 1882-11-08
To promulgate the Truth.

The way 10 get n thing believed by the pub.
lie at large is TO first have n truth to announce
without any doubt or suspicion as to It's being
the truth, and then % keep ON telling by
speech and pen, by type and llgure, I'm every
way repeating It constantly. Thus II was that
when the Louisiana State Lottery was iucOr'
IoIated IN 1868 nt New orleans for charitable
and educational purposes, there was doubt
that the managers would act rs fairly as they
announced, but the fact that Generals q, II,
Benuregard, of La, and Jubal A. Early, OF Va,
have the sole supervision Of the drawings re-
moves this suspicion, and It has becn prOyon
up 10 the 1bOth monthly drawing ON Nov. 4,
applying 10 NJ. A, Dauphin, New orleans, La,
IN sums ranging rs high as 100000, ana so
on down. Tickets cost 50, but nfths are sold
~ each, and the certainty OF the event is sup.
plemcntcd by the knowledge that some ono
win get $4,000, or fractional parts thereof,
Who VIII N DO
The Evening critic., 1882-11-08
ANOTHER DOMESTIC CIRCLE
and Broken Up by n Friend
of the Family.

Another tale OF domestic infelicity has como
to light, and this time from tho far West. over
twelve years ago Mr.. s. Ii. Morgan, promi-
nent builder OF Kewanee, Ill married young
lady noted for her personal attractions. They
continued to live happily together for years
have been happy and contented had 1t not
been,1t is said, for one @. N. Whitney, friend
of Mr.. Morgan. whitney was constant visitor
most intimate friends OF tho family. But his
attentions to Mrs. Morgan finally became so
marked that Mr.. Morgan requested him to dis
continue his visits.
About four months ago
Whitney Got n Position i'm the PEN
sion Office
and came TO Washington and once again all
was serenity in the Morgan family. Shortly
after his departure Mrs. Morgan asked her
husband for money to visit relatives In Gales.
burg, Ill. He readily granted her request,
but instead of going to Galesburs went to
Chicago, where II Is supposed, she communl-
Gated with whitney. Mr.. Morgan procured tho
assistance of detectives, and 1t was finally
learned that she had left Chicago and come -
Washington. He Immediately came hero, and
ON Friday last placed the matter In the hands
OF private detective Charles A. Finder.
The detective was handed photograph of
Mrs Morgan and her little daughter, whom she
had brought with her. twas soon discovered
that she and her child were living with Whit
ney, ut 161 II street northwest.
On Sunday, after Divine service, Mrs. Nor
gan and her lover were seen TO leave tholr
house and go arm In arm to Glenwood Gene
terry.
The Loving Twain
returned home In the afternoon, but were not
molested, for Mr.. Morgan, though greatly
grieved at his wifes inndelity, said that he
never cared 10 see her again, but wanted to
get his daughter and return TO Illinois.
1t was ascertained where tho child was Mt
tending school, and Mr.. Morgan remained in
front of tho school Monday afternoon, and
when the child came out she rushed up TO him
overjoyed at seeing her father. Tho two,
without the knowledge OF Mrs. Morgan, loft
the city Tuesday night for Galesburg.
Great excitement prevailed on IL street late
that evening when 1t was found that the child
had not returned, but twas soon ascertained
that the father had taken her.
A CRITIC reporter called at the house yester.
day, but she refused to be seen, and simply
wanted the report that her daughter was
stolen corrected. Whitney is tall, command
Ing, looking man, about 40 years OF age, with
dark hair and beard. He was educated as a
minister, and for long time conducted u
Methodist Church In Illinois.