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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-05-26
SAMARITAN
IRVINE

Is uufailing and infallible in curing Alcohol
ism and Opium Eating. To come before the
public with an absolute cure or a specific to
the desire for alcoholic stimulants or
the habit, of opium eating, seems to many, we
no doubt an absurdity, such is the case
nevertheless, and before Offering our medi-
ourselves by actual experience that it would
do all we claim for il.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-05-26
SAMARITAN
NERVINE

Is he only honestly guaranteed remedy placed
before the public. We guarantee every bottle
to give satisfaction or return the money.
Leading physicians testify to its being harm
less and good, eminent divines declare il ex-
and %unequaled and people everywhere
bear cheerful and voluntary testimony to its
great virtue.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-05-26

Compared with the business Of other
places, it may be further stated that
according TO the Postmaster Generals
report for the fiscal year ending June
30. 1880:
Memphis expsHdsd2 6s.S
Nashville --- E,l5z IS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-05-26
Nashville Therefore clears more
thar MeuuhiF SO s.

Nashville Therefore clears more
than MemphiE-----s SIS
1t may be further stated that Of l03
free delivery Offices in the United
States, only thirty four spend smaller
proportion Of gross revenue than the
Nashville p~ostofhce.
Yesterday DR.. Jones being author
lied TO increase the carrier force in
the city by two additional men, for
warded application to the department.
This will divide the city into fourteen
carrier districts instead of twelve. 1t
may also be stated that there are no
lack Of applicants for these positions.
as there have been probably from 500
to 700 applications for position or va
cancies accumulating from time to
time.
Iti is not generally known that Nash
vile ranks as the ninth Office in pub
fishing interests in the United States.
The Nashville Office has received as
much as four tons Of second class mail
matter in one day, and tie i'm
mensity of this business may
be imagined when it is mentioned
that the postage collected on this class
of matter newspaper and periodical
publications. rated at two cents per
pound, will amount to $4,000 per
annum. This is of course independent
of book publications, which have to
be stamped and shows that Nashville
sends out annually from her great
printing establishments not less than
100000 pounds Of reading matter.
These are most gratifying figures
and demonstrate that the business Of
the Nashville Office is quite common
surate in Importance to the most
beautiful and imposing postofice
building in the South, which all
things working smoothly will be occu-
pied by DR.. Jones and his industrioui
colaborers on the first of June.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-05-26

Memphis therefore sxcsedsd
Nashville by.-S 1883
On the other hand, the following
figures for the same time show the
Net rsFsnue Of NsshriUs-A4,7rz5
MemphiE $,o& IS
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-15
EAST WASHINGTON.

Major Young and Mr.. James Hardin, tho In.
ventors and owners OF tho wonderful patent
ELECTRO piatlng process, previously desc, described
York trip, where they went In the Interest OF
the invention.
The Good Templars will conduct tho meet
ing at Bud Eagleston's tent tonight, and n
very interesting timo is expected. Washing
ton Temple, Juvenile Templars, will march to
the tent in full regalia and participate In tho
ceremonies. Washington Temple initiated
several new members last evening.
Tho Enterprise Tea Company continues to
maintain It's standard OF excellence and mod
crate prices, besides giving away pictures and
china ware.
The Navy.Yard clerks are very much dis
turbed over the recent order "ousting" them.
II is said their places Will BIO iIlled by naval
officers on detached duty.
Having increased Its facilities, the Excelsior
leo Cream Company, 303 Pennsylvania
avenue, Capitol Hill, can supply any demand
made for cream, retail or Wholesale, at mod
crate prices.
Excelsior Lodge, No. 10, I. o. NJ, has com.
ploted arrangements for an excursion TO ely
mont, July 10. The members OF tho lodge
promise TO mako II the event OF the season.
A temperance meeting Will tako place to-
morrow afternoon, at A 80 o'clock, In Chaplain
Kramer 3 Seamans' Retreat, I'D Lstreet south.
east. Ablo speakers Will address the meeting
and good music Will be rendered.
Capitol Tent, No. SO, I. o. r., held its regu.
lar weekly meeting In McCauley's Hall, 200
Pennsylvania avenue southeast, last night. A
very pleasant evening was spent. j. W. Rob.
ertson offered motion looking to grand
open.air temperance demonstration In Ana
costia, d. c., at an early day, aftor which the
Tent adjourned.
An open.air gospel,temporanco meeting, un.
der the auspices OF the W. O. L. u, will be held
in Mr.. Pitts grove, Anacostia, d. O.. Sunday,
July ~, at p. m, meeting to DO addressed
by eminent speakers from Washington. Tho
public are cordially invited to participate and
bring Gospel hymns.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-15
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS,

Tho station.house this morning was we'll
filled with prisoners, as follows: Milton Hall,
shooting Dick Carter, his wife's lover; Sarah
Margaret Ranger and her daughter, Mary
Susan Ranger, charged with abusive language
Ella and Jennie Smith, good Hooking Young
colored girls, arrested last night rs street.
walkers. The two last named Will state before
the Mayor that their arrest was instlgated bya
young whito man, his only motive being
jealousy.
very delightful surprise party was givon
Inst night at the residence OF Alderman Henry
Strauss, one OF Alexandria's most prominent
business men, In honor. Of Miss Rcbecca
Strauss, OF Baltimore, who is visiting Miss
Hennie Strauss. The evening was spent pleas
invited to a magnilicentiy set table OF refresh,
ments, spread by Mr.. Strauss In the large
dining.room Of his residence. Among tho
Large Mossrs Xy
burg, A. .Berwanger, and .Strausbergcr, of
Washington, and Mossrs. Witt and ". Strauss
Of Baltimore. Many OF the strangers returned
TO Washington on tho IL o'clock train.
Tho prices in the market this morning wero ::
Best cuts of beef, 2Oc., decline of &C.; peaches,
soc. per peck; apples, Doc. per peck; raspber.
ries, l5S, per quart hIeHie6erries' &C. per
ries and cherries, &c. per quart; eggs, 22c. per
dozen: butter, 25@3Oc. per pound; cucum.
bers, cabbage, beets, onions, &C., unchanged
from last Saturdays quotations.
Rev. Mr.. obermeyer, of Littlo Rock, Ark,
will preach in the German Lutheran Church
here tomorrow. Rev. Mr.. Whittlesey, of
Washington, will occupy the pulpit OF the
First Presbyterian Church.
petition OF residents protesting against tho
granting TO W. j. Broadbeck of a license TO
open barroorn on Royal street, between King
| and Prince, was presented to Judge Meade, OF
the Corporation Court, this morning.
Ameeting Of the Alexandria Reform Club
| was held last night, at which announcements
| for several open air meetings to- morrow were
made. The president stated that Bud Eagle
ston and other Washington speakers would
| address the meeting on the wharf tomorrow
| afternoon.
R.R. Farr, of Fairfax, the new superintend
| ent OF Public Instruction, was In the city this
| morning. Speaking of the fall campaign he
| said that all the prospects were that John s
| Wise, the Readjuster candidate for Congress
| man at large, would DO elected by large ma
| 1ority; that the Democrats believed that Wise
| would be elected, and declined TO call n con
| yention 10 indorse Massey, so that when dc
feat came they could say that 1t was Massey
| fight alone,
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-15

ABOUT 10 o'clock last night burglars en-
deavored TO enter the residence OF Judge
Thomas b. Bryan, 14O7 Massachusetts, ave
nue., by means OF u ladder placed at the
second story window. The thieves were fright
ened on and succeeded in making their
escape.
JAMES Y. COLBERT, colored was CON
victed before Judge Smell to-day OF attacking
Henry Palmer without provo ation, and cnt-
ting him I'm the side. Colbert was sentenced to
six months In jail and noted an appeal 10 tho
Grand Jury.
CHARLES CLARK, the boisterous veteran,
who has been In soak for some days to sober
down enough 10 mako an appearance In tue
Police Court, was in tho dock to-day ana was
committed for fifteen days for bOsierous anu
dlsorderly conduct. After receiving sentence,
the battle.scarrCd veteran addressed hlnselt
to the press representative win sucn tury
that Judge Smell cut him short In inc midst OF
n scathing denunciation with remark 10 tho
effect that Clark might contribute $50 90 the
Police Court Tund for contempt, anu remain IN
Jail until II was paid.
WILLIAM HENRY, for stealing bottles
from the Inland Scaboard Coastlug Company,
has been committed 10 General Cookers caro-
FOR fifteen days
RICHARD b. KNEUs was fnod s. by
Judge Smell to-day for firing a gun In tho
vicinity Of a dwelling'housc.
WILLIAM WATKINS and Joseph Yerbsrt,
two colorcd men, were sentenced % s. or nf-
teen days each by Judge Smell to-day Tor
cruelty treating horses.
custom GEIGER was charged with keep
Ing an unlicensed bar In the Police Court To-
day, and the case was continued.
JAMES MARSHALL for assaulting George
Campbell, Mary slmms for beating Mary
TImns, Charles Rodgers FOR pounding his
wife and Isaac Bowie for Furnishing George
Washington, were subjected to 80 mos ~
Judge Smell.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-15
Mrs. Fostcr,s Sneech.

large audience assembled at Masonic Tom
pie (main halD last evening to hear tho al
dress OF Mrs. j. Ellen Foster, OF Iowa, on "Pro-
hibition and the Passage OF the Amendment
10 tho State Constitutions" voted on by the
State and carried June 81. The meeting was
presided over by Mrs. Clara L. Roach, tho
president OF the Women's Christian Temper
ance Union, the opening prayer made by Rev.
DR.. Greene, and Scriptures read by Rev. s. NJ.
Hartsock. Mrs. Roach, In a few very appro-
PIRATE remarks, introduced tho speaker, who
was greeted with immense applause. Sho
spoke for moro than an hour, holding her au.
dience in rapt attention, who were charmed
by her eloquence and stirred by her enthusi-
asm. She explained the great difference be-
tween constitutional and statutory law, and
told how, step by step, the State had been cd
ucated up to convictions which led them to
cast their ballots for prohibition, giving 80
600 majority. The homes and the earnest
women and the dear children all worked that
day, and "God and home and native land Sc
cured tho victory" The speaker was many
times interrupted with applause. In clear and
picturesque and forcible style she set tho
whole contest like drama before tho assem-
bly,. At the close OF her address large por-
tion OF the audience pressed forward to the
platform and greeted her with their congratu-
iations over the triumph, which was the result
OF the most thorough organization.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-15
PERSONAL.

Hon. w. d. HILL, candidate for Con-
gross in the Defiance district, is In tho CITY,
--MRs. GEORGE d. SCOTT, has left the
city for irvington, pleasant resort on the
Hudson, to spend the summer.
SECRETARY CHANDLER and Secretary
Folger and few friends go down tho riyer
this evening on the Speedwell on a pleasure
trip. The President was unable to so.
REV. DIR. J. W. RoAYE pastor of the
in his new meeting house, corner Third and
L street northwest, Sunday, July 10, 1882.
GENERAL S. b. AxTELL, whose APP
pointment was day before yesterday con.
firmed as Chief Justice for tho Territory of
New Mexico, left for his homo in Ohio to-day.
He will leave here for Santa Fc, next week.
COLONEL d. r. ANTHONY, of tho
Leayenworth Times, Is In tho city, guest OF
the Riggs House. Colonel Anthony is an old
Faber. The Times, under his management,
has been for years great power in the affairs
of his State and tho West.
Mr.. ]. b. GRINNELL, tho founder oftho
town Of Grinnell, Iowa, is tho Identical hero
OF Mr.. Greeley's famous legend, "Go West,
young man, 60 West, and grow up, with the
been glad no did. He is going to have the let.
ter containing tho famous saying photo
grapheds
Hon. J. G. S. BLACKBURN has secured
from the Smithsonian Institute u complete set
OF copies Of all chronological specimens, casts,
ttc., III IobscsslOH VI
stitution for the Agricultural and Mechanical
College at Lexington. This is tho third insti-
tuition in the country having this set OF casts
and specimens, the other two being Harvard
and Yale.
COLONEL FRANK N. MILLER, recently
nominated as Collector OF Customs at Key
| West, Fla, is one OF the best appointments
madc by President Arthur. Colonel Miller IL
an experienced customs officer, an ardent
| Republican, n gentleman and good fellow.
| His appointment was urged by tho business
men of Key West regardless OF politics, his
| capacity and courtesy In once having secured
| their good of1ices.
Private dispatches received to-day
| from Cairo, Illinois, say that tho Hon. John
| Il. Thomas, the present member OF Congress
from that district (the twentieth Illinois), has
been renominated by the Republican conyen
| ton held In that city, after q contest of two
| days duration, which was OF unprecedented
| excitement. Illinois Republicans at Washing
| ton and out OF Congress, are unanimous and
cordial In expressions of satisfaction ut Mr.
| Thomas denomination, and have sent hin
many kilograms OF hearty congratulations.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-15

.JoHN HARRIS, colored, has been arrested
on n warrant sworn out by Postolllce Inspector
Henderson charging him with violating tho
postal laws and using the postal service to OBJ.
tain money by means OF fraud. II is claimed
that Harris was given letter to mall to
10, 1852, but instead OF forwarding 1t with
drew the original letter and substituted ono
OF his own, asking for SIS. This sum was re-
turned by n registered letter, which he is
charged with having taken from the of1ico. Ho
was arrested and taken before United States
Commissioner s. @. Mills and held In the sum
OF $500 bail tor his appearance Mt 10 O'Clock
ON ThmrslnY nONt.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-15

1brnhim's apartment, and, throwing himself
on his face, lmplored tho ruler TO spare him,
which was done. When tho Mamoluko, drip.
plng WIN DloOu from soVorhl saDro cuts,
thinking his scheme had failed, was taken
with fit OF hiccoughlng, which lasted him
until death. Tho Egyptians arc unmorclful,
especially II worked up ON their religion, and
iapprehond serious consequences when Cairo
10 reached"
tinued tho Colonel, "aro also troachorous.
The Greeks in that city aro armed with long
knives, which they conceal up their sleeves,
and they arc not at all backward about using
them, especially II they have grudgo against
you. have seen number Of mea
Disembowled by Greeks
who wero lying in wait for thom. Tho Italians
are principally armed with short knives and
generally light among thomselvos.p
'Does the American pet-tho royolver-play
an important part In Egypt?' asked the CRITIC.
"Revolvors are scarce in Egypt. Tho Gus.
tom laws forbid their being brought Into tho
country; but Americans and Englishmen man
age through the virtue OF monoy--from 10 to
90 francs, generally-to pass anything Into the
country they want to. II there Is anything an
Egyptian custom house of1lcer likes IL Is
money"
'Doos that apply 10 law officers as woil2"
"Yes. You Know there are but two onensos
upon which n foreigner can DO tried before
an Egyptian tribunal. They are
Violating the Sancify OF u Harcm
and high treason, in both cases tho Egyptians
are unmerclful, and apply the death penalty.
All other ofrenscs are tried ut the Consulate,
the offender being oven arrested by an ofIlcer
OF the Consulate"
"IIow is tho death penalty enforced ?" asked
THE CRITIC.
"By strangling. The victim is showed
against tho wall OF his cell, and cord Mt
tached to staple r. placed around his neck
the other end being put through another
staple. His legs and arms arc not tied, but
held by two assistants; the hangman then
takes twist OF tho cord, for such IL really H.
around his wrist and pulls until the man Ii
dead"
Having said which, tho genial Colonel OK
cused himself and departed, rs did the scribe
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-15
The CoIored school Trustees.

A largely.attended meeting OF colored citi-
gens was held last night at the colorod Masonic
Hall, on Seventh street, for the purpose Of In
dorsing aspirants for the position OF school
trustees for the seventh subdivision (colored
echools) in tho new Board OF Trustees TO DO ap-
pointed by the Commissioners. W. Calvin Chase
was chosen chairman, Allen Smith secretary.
A resolution was adopted recommending John
ii. Brooks and Professor Richard Il. Greener for
tho trusteeship, because OF their opposition TO
mixed schools, and committee, consisting OF
Messrs. Chase, Stewart, Black, Smith, and tho
Rev. ii. Bayley, was appointed TO walt upon
the Commissioners and request tho appoint
ment OF the gentlemen named.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-15
The Juvenile TeInpIars.

A very interesting meeting was held last
evening by Washington Temple OF Juvenile
Templars, at which several new mcmbcrs
were initiated and other important business
transacted. After tho business session, Miss
Sanford and Miss McCreary entertained those
present with instrumental music, Miss Bertha
Phelps gave a recitation In splendid style and
Miss May Curry contributed a niccly.rondered
song. The temple accepted an invitation,
extended by Minnehahn Lodge, to be present
at the public meeting to be held this evening
at Bud Eagleston's tent, corner OF North
Capitol and q streets. The mombers OF the
templo Will appear In roEalia.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-15
Never! what, Never, No, Never,I

There never has been scheme presented In
any part OF tho world where the system OF
public or government lotteries has been, or Is
ifs features toward the public, us that recently
adopted by the Louisiana State Lottery Com
pany, In Its regular monthly distributions, I'M
der the sole care and management OF Generais
OF Va, on the I'd Tuesday OF each month, all
information OF which can BIO had on appllca-
ton to NJ. A. Dauphin, New Orleans, La. For
$4,000 or $4,000, etc. Liberality seems
here to render the charity OF giving las tho
company pays the Charity Hospital 81, 900, 900
for its franchise) n luxury, open gratefully to
even the most selfish. The next drawing oc-
ours on Tuesday, August 8, and early callers
will he Dail soon,
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-15
Public Temperance Meeting.

Tho exercises at Bud Eaglestons tent cor.
nor Of North Capitol and o streets, this even
Ing will be conducted by Minnehaha Lodge OF
Good Templars. Tho success OF tho meeting
held by this active organization at the tent
last week Will no doubt be greatly exceeded
by this meeting, In view of the preparations
made The public is invited.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-15

in business houses mean but one thing-a
peremptory sale OF many lines OF goods, os'
pccially II there is n large reserve stock.
There must BIO room for workmen, and thoro
Ia no choice but to reduce In all possible ways.
This is the case Just now at Taylor II Hufty's.
Some much needed improvements, which Will
be OF great advantage TO them as we'll as their
customers, must be made, and rs tho reserve
stock IL immense, they have determined upon
n sweeping reduction In everything but the
kid. glove department. The public can rest
assured that there will be some bargains we'll
worth looking after, as the suits will DO re-
duccd 20 per cent. and the hrst'noor goods
IN
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-15

OF the great reduction OF prices on all woolens
our salo Of cashmere suits In the last fcw
weeks has been Unprecedented; however, wo
have yet sufficient quantity to select from,
which we offer Mt tempting prices. Eiseman
Bros, corner Seventh and Il.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-15
while RebuiIuiuH.

Ladies' Newport low button sandals and opera
slippers, zoe; line French kid button boots
So; gents best hand.sewed low shoes, S3.5(
and s4; good low shoes, Doc. and SIPS. odd
and ends, half value. Hahn's, SIG Seventh
strppt.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-15
Michigan Repubiican Association.

n IHCtIIilB OF IHU MIUHlEHH NUpUUlIVFI No5VF
citation was held last night, tho president, Y.
Moses, In the chair. motion was adopted
indorsing tho action Of tho Congressional
Committee In Issuing lis circular asking FOR
subscriptions. A committee was appointed to
inquire into the apportionment charged 10
the State and whether each one 10 voter or
resident Of the State,
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-15
Rescued From Morrors.

PORT BYRON, n. " March 20, 1881.
II. II. WARNER l. co.: SlrS--Your Safe Kid
ney and Liver Cure completely rescued me
from the horrors OF kidney disease.
GARRETT W. SMITH,
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-15
IyER COMPLAINT.
Cor. FIFTH AND II ST. N. W.,
nrpt,tntsn ~ 1901

Cor. FIFTH AND II ST. N. W.,
DECEMBER 81, 1881.
GENTLEMEN;
My husband has suffered with
liver complaint and dyspepsia
from his youth. After taking two
bottles OF Browns Iron Ditters,
feels that he can recommend
them for their beneficial re-
suits. MRS. A. NJ. KNIGHT.
browns Iron Bitters cures
liver complaints, kidney dis
ease, enrlchcs the blood and
reyitallzes tho whole SYSTEM.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-15
Tempernture To-day.

The following special temperatures were ro
ported at z a. m. this morning; Eastport, 6lo
Montreal, 67o; Quebec, $50; Mt. Washington,
ST. Paul, 64e; Denver and San Francisco, go
Yuma reported 1867 maximum temperature
yesterday afternoon.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-15

WILLIAM SAUNDERS and Edward Jones,
two colored men, were charged In tho Police
Court this morning with being blackberry
thieves who waylay llttlo boys In the vicinity
Of Brooks Station and steal the berries which
they have picked. Joseph Mills, william
peared against the defendants and testified %
being robbed by thom. Judge snoll sentenced
the men TO thirty days In jail for each larceny,
LILLE Ross stole dress from Annie
Bazzolt, and has been committed for seven
lnyB.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-15
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 tho banking. house of Ii. d. Cooke, IT,,
g. Co., 1923 L street, Washington, d. O.:
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-15
MARRIED.

FREGo-sCHNIEDER.-o the 9th instant,
by Rev. S. Domer, ID. D., W. Willet Frego, OF
Philadelphia, Pa, 10 Miss Mary E., only
daughter Of Frederick schnieder, esq, OF
Washington, d. @.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-15

aFREp'K FREUED, CATERER AND CON-
uat PETITIONER, 49,.
Toa Ninth street n. W. Parties and Weddine9s
eryed at short notice, H'
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-15
| l.. Pits. III HI II. Mining liz 1ls
Washington stock Exchange.

The following are the closing quotations OF
the Washington Stock Exchange to-day;
nE d mn | RILl LIaLAd