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The Evening critic., 1882-10-03
Select Limited Excursion

TO the wonderful cayerns of Luray via Daltl-
more and Ohio and shenandoah Valley Rail
road, Thursday, october 3, 1882. Round trip
fare, including admission to caverns, only
$3.50. Special train will leave Baltimore and
Ohio depot z 40 q. M, arriving Luray at l p.
m. Returning, leave Luray at 3 p. M, arrlv.
Ing at Washington at 1880 p. M, giving four
hours at caverns. No change OF cars. De
llghtful scenery en- route. Luray Cavo Is the
only ono In the world lighted by the famous
electric light, fully displaying all tho magnln
cent stalactitlc ana stalagmetlc ornaments
tions. Among tho many attractions are caskei
springs, FISH market, Dianas bath and frozen
fountain No change Of clothing required to
visit the caverns. For tickets, rates, etc., call
ON Baltimore and Ohio ticket agents, 0lg
ayGns Nnd Baimore and Onto opaS eSrnsl
Of New Jersey avenue and street.
The Evening critic., 1882-10-03
Cutting Affair.

Between z and s o'clock this morning cut
ting affray occurred in the mystic wilds of
"FrogEye Holler," situate Just south of tho
Capitol building, between two colored dlrt-cart
drivers, one OF whom was named Day. 1t ap.
pears tho other knight OF tho lash drove his
chariot, loaded with earth, into the one driven
by Day, and upon Day demonstrating with
him for his carelessness, he struck Day across
the face with whip. Thereupon both sprung
from their teams and engaged In n rough-and-
tumble nght, during which the unknown driver
from pocket In the hands OF his oppon.
ent. Tho wounded man was taken TO n neigh
boring shanty and his wound dressed, while
Day drove or. 1t Is said colored man named
Harrison was cut on the left hand whilo trying
TO separate the combatants.
The Evening critic., 1882-10-03
Not "a Broker.

Mr. jesse W. Jackson, who resides at No.
22S East Capitol street, was charged In the
Police Court to-day with being an unlicensed
broker. Special License Agent Ran testified
TO seeing numDer OF notes made payable %
the defendant and receiving Information that
no did an extensive business as broker Mr.
II. Gruppo testified 10 q transaction In which
money was borrowed from the defendant at 3
per cent, aud tho witness mother testified t)
borrowing 200 from Mr.. jackson and paying
the same rate of interest. Constable Merry,
man testified 10 borrowing So5 ana giving iu
exchange q note for $50. Wltness frequently
borrowed f5 or$lO and gave notes for tho
amount, with Interest. Judge Smell decided
that loanlng money TO two or three persons
did not constitute the business OF broker and
hO would dismiss the case,
The Evening critic., 1882-10-03
Anlusentents.

NATIONAL THEATRE.
Tho Kiralfy Brothers scored another SUCCESS
last night In their splendid production of tho
"Black Crook" at the National. AS they al
ways do, these able managers placed tho piece
on the stage most gorgeously, tho scenic ef-
fecis ana Spectacular features eliciting fire.
quent applause. Tho piece seems u strike
popular taste with as much force as ever, and
we predict good run for It this week. The
the premlers, Mile. Do Rosa and Asteggiano,
creating considerable enthusiasm. Miss
Larkellc, and, In fact, the entire dramatic
cast, appeared 10 good advantage. The spo-
clalists, the Garnella's, acrobats, and Duncan,
yentriloquist, were very clever. Matlnees Of
tho "Black Crook" will occur to morrow and
Saturday.
FoRD's opERA-HoUsE.
Gus Williams caught tho audience at Ford 8
last night with "0ne OF the Finest" IL Is a
fairly good play, but without Mr.. Williams as
-HiShhr 1t would scarcely have attracted so
large an audience. Mr.. Williams quiet and
natural style of acting is very effective, and
his recitation OF "Pretty Maiden In tho Ham.
mock" made great hit. Matinees tomorrow
and Saturday.
THEATRE coNuoUE.
Tho long and thoroughly excellent pro
grammo at this theatre held last nights audi.
enco Interested until late hour. Tho
combination is about as strong and tai
ented as any yet brought out at the Comique
Manager snelbaker can safely count on big
business this week. Matlnoes Thursday and
Saturday.
DRIVERS GARDEN.
Manager Driver offers host OF attractions
10 his patrons this week. The Kempa Hun
garlan Ladies' Orchestra are excellent musl
clans and the Crayons talented yocalists. Ad-
mission free.
EXCURSIONS.
For Cabin John Bridge and tho Great Falls
take the packet Excelsior.
The Potomac regatta comes or tomorrow
All preparations for Its success have been
completed. In order to AFFORD spectators q
nno view Of tho races, the steamer Arrowsmith
will leave her wharf FOR tho course at l O'Clock
sharp.
Next Saturday tho Union Veteran Corps
leaves here for their long-talked-Cf excursion
To Richmond, Va. IL is going TO bo grand
event. Tickets are selling rapidly.
The Evening critic., 1882-10-03
A Rruinl Assault.

Charles G. Smith, an elderly colorcd man,
was aocosted on the street on Sunday evening
by two young men named Frank Herbert and
John Jackson, who had some dispute with him
about money matters, when Herbert pulled n
large lath or tree box and assaulted him
with 1t, striking him over the bead and inlur-
ing him severely.
Smiths head was terrltly laccrated by the
nails which protruded from the piece OF wood,
ana was dangerously hurt.
The case came up In the Police Court to-day,
and Jackson wns acquitted Of having any con-
ncction with the alfair, and Herbert was SON
fenced TO 500 or ninety days In Jail.
The Evening critic., 1882-10-03
nanquet TO Hon. 5ohn N. Langston.

Last evening sumptuous banquet was
given 70 the Minister to Haytl, Hon. John NJ
Langston, at Brooches. The dinner was n COM
pllment from numerous friends OF this city,
and among others was attended by Dr..
Charles d. Purvis, Wnl. L. Matthews, Professor
Wiley Lane, Of Howard University; James II
Smith, +. d. Barbadoes, Robert j. Harlan,
samuel l.. Williams, Rev. F. j. Grlmke, Dr. II.
j. Shadd, Jesse Lawson, Captain Isaac Nor
man, Dr. $. lie Count Cooke, Il. $. Smith and
Rev. Hugh NJ. Brown. Tho menu was very
toothsome and the menu cards quite pretty
After the cloth was removed DR.. puryis intro
duced Minister Langston, who replied grace
fully, and toasts wero announced and re-
sponded TO as follows: "our Foreign Minis
try" responded TO by Hon. John NJ. Langstoni
"My First Pulpit" Rev. Hugh NJ. Brown
nTho Press" II. 5. smith; "The Law" Jamea
II. smith; "The colored Physician" Dr. $. lie
Count Cooke; "Tho Man Of Lettors," Professor
Wiley Lane; "rhe Influence Of tho Colored
Race" Rev. i. j. Grlmke; "The CglOred Man
as Il Banker" william L. Matthews; "Oul
Young Men, Or. F. j. shadd: sour Ladies,
Samuel l.. Williams; "rho Independent Ro
publlcans," II. D. Barbados, and Equal
School Provisions" Captain Isaac Norman.
The Evening critic., 1882-10-03
A Trusted ClerI. Goe. wrong.

Joshua Griffith, young mdn, who has
previously enjoyed good character, was In
the Police Court to-day to answer a charge OF
petty larceny. Grlnlth has been employed
for thirteen years by Colonel VIM. II. Boyd,
and on Saturday ho obtained possession Uf S0,-
10 belonging 10 his employer, and approprl-
was that Colonel Boyd left some money for
several of his employees IN sealed envelopes,
and four OF thom not applying for tho money
Grimth got possession OF tho envelopes and
failed TO account for thom, Grlmth a0tnowl-
edged to his employer and tho police that he
had tabon the money and was to-day sentenced
to thirty days In iaiI.
The Evening critic., 1882-10-03
ROped In by Cupid.

Philip Murray and Jane Peel.
Jesse W. Flenner and Ella @. Boudinot,
John +. Cook and Lille l.. Beach, both OF
Alexandria, Va.
Orlando f. Smith and Maggie F. NJ. Laugh.
lin.
Jonn Habram and Ella Sullivan, both of
Stafford County, Va.
John II. RUPERT and Barbara l.. Koch
Simon z. Jefferson and Letha V. Bowman,
both OF Bladensburg, Md.
Rev. John Davis, of York, Pa, and Elizabeth
A. Jones, OF Baltimore County, Nd.
Edwin j. Finch, OF New York, and Nnnnlo
a. Robinson, OF this city.
Lewis ii. Latrell and Jane Smith.
Thomas o. Pugh, of this city, aud Hattie
Darley, Of Prince Georges County, Nd.
The Evening critic., 1882-10-03
Garfield Mouumcut ro;r.

Tho work Of preparing for tho coming fair IS
being prosecuted as vigorously as could bo
expected. Tho executive committee and SOW
eral OF the State boards met last evening at
the Ebbitt House, including tho boards for tho
States Of Connecticut, New York, Illinois, Ar.
kansas and Kentucky, all ofwhom were buslly
engaged In sending out such special I'D
dresses MS will bring the subject 10 tho atten-
tion OF their people In such q manner as Will
Insure the moro speedy and generous re-
sponse. There Will bo meetings this evening
OF the board OF direction, as well US several OF
the State boards.
The Evening critic., 1882-10-03
THE EVENING CRITIC.
META BLIsHED AUGUST 1858.
LACoNIC LOCALS.

Mr.. w. LENNON TOWERS has returned to
Washington.
THE Court in general term to-day reap.
pointed Charles Curtin o constable for this
District.
GEoRGE.T. GIBBONS has been appointed
q constable In the place OF Charles s. Shrovo,
and James Carter has made application for ro.
appointment
THIS evening there will be q public in.
stallaIon by Equal Division No. o, s. OF r., ut
their lodgeroom, corner OF Twentieth street
and Pennsylvania avenue northwest
UPWARD of thirty butchers have come
forward and taken out licenses at the rate OF
500 each, ana 10 Is confidently expected that
$50 more will follow In less than month.
Col. ESocu ToTTEN to-day, In the Court
IN Banc, Presented tho application of Mr.;
Henry X. Willard for admission to tho bar and
tho same was referred to the examining COM
mittee.
IN the matter of the patent appeal of p.
Wineman, for Improvement IN cnr-coupltng5,
the Court In general term to-day allowed the
appellant untll the noxt term to complete his
appeal.
A BILL was filed in equity to day by
Charles A. Craig against William Y. Craig and
othefs. heirs-nt-1aw of Annie L. Craig, praying
ditlon to Georgetown, ID. O., and proper dis.
tributIon OF the proceeds.
Mr.. BEBEE, the postal clerk on board
the II. L. Lee, when she was destroyed by fro
Postoflce Department that all tho mall on
board the steamer, including registered
matter, was totally destroyed.
JAMES LACY and Wesley Sowell, two
colored men, were charged In tho Pollco Court
to-day with making nn ARRAY by fighting each
other I'm tho public street. Tho evidence was
that Lacy found Sewell walking with his wife
and demurred TO tho proceeding, whereupon
he was knocked out into the street and n des-
perato fight ensued. Five dollars apiece
were the fines imposed.
Roy COLEMAN, colored man, was
called In the Police Court today, but failed 70
respond, and when his collateral was about to
be forfeited u little colored woman walked up
10 tho rail and observed to tho Court that she
guessed they had better try her, because she
was Roy Coleman's wife, and thought she
could stand 1t about as well as he could.
Judge Smell declined the generous offer.
JAMES GRAY, a colored boy, was charged
in the Police Court to-day with larceny from
James Hoglin, n farmer, and dealer In the
market. Hoglln put out his goods tho last
market day and then fell asleep and woke ur
minus seven dozen eggs, two pounds OF butter,
u quantity Of grapes and various other art
clee, which were subsequently recovered IN
Gray's possession. Judge Smell sentenced the
prisoner 10 thirty days In jail.
The Evening critic., 1882-10-03
a Courtilouse Wodding.

j. Hobram and Ellen Sullivan, both OF
Stafford County, Va, appeared at the Court
house In search Of marriage license and a
minister. The former was quickly obtained,
but being strangers they were at a loss whore
TO ind minister. Professor Ed. Hay at this
juncturc appeared on tho scene, and, acting as
master OF ceremonies, helped them out of the
dilemma. lie procured the services OF Rev.
DR.. II. n. Baer, OF Metropolitan NJ. Il. Church,
obtained tho use OF the Criminal Court cham.
ber, and In the presence OF n number OF spec
iators the matrimonial knot was quickly and
securely tied.
The Evening critic., 1882-10-03
ConmIttci for TrlnI.

George W. Robey, tho swampoodlo despo-
rGdo, who shot onlcer Qulnlan the other day,
was In tho Police Court to day. Mr.. II. X.
Elliott, as counsel for Rohey, pleaded guilty TO
charge OF threatening Constable Hubble, and
personal bonds were accepted, and waived m
examination on the charge of assault with
intent 70 kill.
Prosecuting Attorney Moore asked for bonds
In the sum OF $1,000, and tho prisoner was
committed In defanlt. O1lccr Quinlan, who
has had his finger amputated, Is still unable
10 leave the house,
The Evening critic., 1882-10-03
THE COURTS.

EQUITY CoURT-Justico Hagner.-Burch vs..
Burch Thomas j. Fisher appointed guardian
al lltem. Kcarney vs. Kearney; testimony
ordered to be taken before Examiner John a,
Clarke. sturgis vs.. Holidays sale finally con-
iZed TO lend $1,000 TO Mrs. Ella $. Mack.
Brown vs., Hollidge; pro confesso against de-
fendant, Sarah II. Hollldge.
The Evening critic., 1882-10-03
A Hrute Properiy Dealt with,

John Garner, young white man Of good
appearance was charged In tho Police Court
to-day with making an indecent exposure Of
his person on street northwest, Mr.. O..
Hughes testified that tho prisoner exposed
himself 10 his Wife and daughter, who were In
n wagon, and ho thCn resisted arrest. when
the prisoner was seen afterwards several mon
pursued him ana h0 was severely kicked and
pounded for his brutality. Judge Smell said
he would take tho mans beating into consld-
Grafton ana let him on with fifteen days In the
workhouse, 1t would seem that people havo
become disgustod with the loniency recently
shown 10 this desplcabo class OF Offenders,
and have resolved In future to administer
punishment themselves.
The Evening critic., 1882-10-03

Tho doctors OF New York city, hundreds Of
whom have personally visited Speers vino.
yards during the wine-making season, say
hisport grape wine has proved 10 bo pure,
unadulterated, of n ilne flavor and tonic prop
critics, and Is unsurpassed for Its restorative
powers, and they prescribe II as very SUI
perior wine. The principal churches IN New
York and Brooklyn use II for Communion.
For sale by drngglsts and grocers.
The Evening critic., 1882-10-03
A Pound PnrtY.

Tho residence OF Mr.. and Mrs. Evans, 1920
New Jersey avenue, was the scene OF a social
shtheflng last night, the occasion being a
ana freq. Songs aud recitations were executed
by me Misses Nora ana Katie Hanley, aud at q
lnte houf tho little onos departed In happy
The Evening critic., 1882-10-03
women shouId No, svo,or

CHARLESTON, s. O., Fob. 10, 1881.
II. II. WARNER & Co. Srs--A member OF
my family was cured OF q complication OF
female diseases by your Safo kidney and
Liver Cure, WILLIAM H. gnAy
The Evening critic., 1882-10-03
Keep,s Fine Nec,,wear.

Seventy.nye dozen beautiful scarfs, including
French and English De Joinyllles In choice
designs, are being opened to-day NJ Keeps,
137 Seventh street northwest, oliver p. Bur
dette, sole agent.
The Evening critic., 1882-10-03
PROPOSALS.
DRoposALs FOR COAL.
dovEgNMrNT HosrlTAL ron TIE INsANE,

GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL FOR THE INSANE,
NEAR WASGlGSGTON, ID. G., Sept. p, 1852.
sealed proposals are invited until noon of
THURSDAY, October o, 1852, when they will be
opened ut the hospital in the presence of such
bidders as choose TO attend, to furnish the
hospital with twenty.slX hundred (2G0O) tons of
2,2l0 pounds each, Of best run of mnc Georges
Creek Cumberland coal and four hundred (iO0)
tons of 22l0 pounds each of anthracite coal stove
size, to be delivered In boats alongside the hos
pital wharf or IN cars upon the wharf, the de
livery to begin within ten (l0) days from award
ing of bid and TO be continued at the rate of not
less than seven hundred (7C0) tons q week until
the quantity specified is delivered. The coal Will
he received In strict accordance with the act OF
Congress approved July !, 1870. Payments OF
ninety 800 per cent, on the amount due for coal
received each week will be made and the ten
G0) per cent. Withheld will be paid when the fall
quantity Of coal engaged TO be delivered Is re
ceiyed In accordance with this advertisement.
No offer for coal as above VIII he considered
unless the true name OF the company ana mineis
given In the oiler, by which the coal the bidder
proposes to furnish Is known in the market, MOI
unless It is made bya regular dealer or miner, and
quantity and description of coal lie agrees to fur
nish. Offers will be received from the same per-
son or company TO furnish either bitumlnOus or
anthracite coal alone, or both kinds of coal Bds
willbe considered binding until October TO- lso2,
and the right Is distinctly reserved 70 reject MI or
any Of the offers made, ", In the Judgment Ithe
Superintendent the public interest requlrcslt or
TO buy coal In open market ut the expense of any
contractor failng 10 comply with the terms OF his
contract, w. W. bODDlNt,
sep?3 cod superintendent.
The Evening critic., 1882-10-03

TIE Commissioners have been petitioned
to pave instead OF gravel South Capitol street.
INSPECTOR POLLOCK, who is investi-
Pine Ridge Indian Agency, has mado a partial
report, but IL does not cover tho alleged
"shorts" I'm McGilllcuddy's accounts. A innn,
cial statement II Is said, will DO forthcoming
in few days.
LY FINE cigar at all retail dealers.
The Evening critic., 1882-10-03
Ereyity is the souI of wiz.

Go to Veerhofrs, 0l0 Seventh street, fol
window-shades, cornicos, pic
lures, picture frames, Florentino statuary ana
other novelties,
The Evening critic., 1882-10-03
Tho potomao Rlyer Rognttn.

Tho rogatta ON tho POtOmac tO.mOrrOW aftor
noon viii be one OF especial interest, being the
last 0f tho season and being tho most exten.
siye In the number Of races. The swift
race and thus AFFORD perfect opportunity OF
witnessing the tests OF muscle and skill. Sho
leaves the Seventh street wharf promptly at
i y m. The races begin at 80
The Evening critic., 1882-10-03
" Attorney Dniry Wngons.,

Fresh Alderney Butter, churned every morn.
Ing ana delivered IN y. ID ''Ward" prints, dOc.
per ID. Also, cottage cheese, buttermilk and
sweet mix, DC. per qt. Cream loo. per pint
The Evening critic., 1882-10-03
MARRIED.

JOHNsTON-RIOHEY.- Thursday, Sept. %,
1882 by the Rev. ]. O. Hagey, ID. D., VIM. }
Johnston to MISS Emma A. Rlchey, both oi
Washing ton, d. q.
The Evening critic., 1882-10-03

COMPLAINTS have been received Of tho
impossible condition OF Eighteenth street
from Now Hampshire avenue 10 streets.
LY FINE cigar, 1908 street.
The Evening critic., 1882-10-03
NEW AUCTION HOUSE.

We respectfully announce that we are prepared
To receive Furniture, Carpets and all kinds of
Household Goods to sell on commission at our
spacious WarerOoms,
NO. G37 LOUISIANA AVENUE,
opposite City Postoiiice. Also commOdIous stor-
age for Fine Furniture and other goods.
ROBERT voSE &c CO.
The Evening critic., 1882-10-03
,SzaTAxpAYERs SAVE YOUR MONEY.

Hs55H lAN II'' '11vH YOUR "ONH1'
nefore paying Special Assessments call at No.
4a5 Seventh 81, H. W., Room 1. Consultation free.
ohce houra 0 a. m. to y. m. and y. ~ to p. m
n6xa THE PLACE
Ne1 TO BUY
STOVES, RANGES AND HoUsE,FURSIsH.
ING GOODS,
AT the Lowest Prices, Is at .s.
aul6 023 Seventh ST. n. W.
The Evening critic., 1882-10-03
East washington Advertisements.
GUNS! CUNS!! CUNSI!!

The Reinforced Breech Diana" Gun. vast
Improvement. Absolutely safe. Winner in all
trials. Als@ many other makes at various prices.
All guns warranted. My long experience Ia II
guarantee of satisfaction, WAf. WAGNER, Gun
Maker, and Dealer in Hardware and Sports
The Evening critic., 1882-10-03

GOAL AND WOOD,
~ Carefully Selected Tor Family Use, ut
Bottom Prices.
East Washington Coal and Wood Yard,
II. l.. SIMPSON, JR.,
Oc3-im $40 Penna. ave. s. q.
The Evening critic., 1882-10-03
ADJUSTMENTS
MR.. GUS WILLIAMS,

IoRDs.-" ONE OF THE FINEST"
MR.. GUS WILLIAMS,
AS the German Policeman. Mr. Williams New
end Successful Songs, 1--WE are the Finest"
Down by the Garden Gate" "Behind the
parlor Door" and the recitation ofR
Romance OF the Hammock,
In Joseph Bradford csq's, New Comedy Of
"oNE OF THE FINEST
John Mishlor........,.. .........Mr Gus Williams
Prooguc-The Boarding House.
Act l--BlrthdRy Party.
Act Il-Lunatlc Asylum.
Act lll-Arrosttd by Mishler.
JOHN nICABY, Manager
Remember the Matinee Tomorrow at ,.
Monday, October o, MY Sweetheart" Minnie
Palmer and II. E. Graham.
The Evening critic., 1882-10-03
F. sTEINLB'S CONFECTIONERY,

No. II0 PENNA. AVENUE EAST.
EsTABLISHED 1854, ON CAPITOL HILL.
am filling up my store with the finest French
and American Candies for the Fall, and / will
always during the Winter keep on hand the best
Candies and Cakes. My Philadelphia Caramels
OF different favoTs are the bestsln the market.
Ice Cream and Water Ice always on hand. We'd
dngs and Parties furnished at short notice.
pltnsp A. "a ms "A
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-06-24
SUCCESS ron aRrNrRLI.

Moline never stands back when her
neighbors are in distress. At the time oil
Chicago fire Moline contributed literally
to the citizeus of the city in ashes and
now she stands ready to help the needy Of
the stricken city of Grinnell and TO that
end mass meeting will be held this even,
ing at PeaPs hall. when the best
method of aiding the Grin
nell Inhabitants viii be discussed.
A large turnout is expected, and it is to be
hoped that the request for subscriptions
will be literally responded to- The meet
ing will be addressed by good speakers
Deere & Co., it is reported. have expressed
willingness to donate $500, and there is
no doubt but what the other manufactur-
ers viii follow quickly in the same role.
Moline manufactures have an enormous
trade in Iowa, and to the denizens of that
state do they in great measure owe the
success of Proud Moline" Recognizing
this fact, Moliners propose to demonstrate
their gratitude by sending substantial aid
in some form to the homeless families who
We're rendered so by the great cyclone.
Let one and all turn out at the meeting to-
night.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-06-24
MOLINE.
FRANK HARDWOOD, Report
Ofice:-Harwood's Livery.
ITEMS IN BRIEF.
Reporter.


DR.. Cook is out with his newly patented
gig.
Jennie Lawson, aged one year, died
Thursday evening, and was buried yester
day afternoon in Riverside.
Robbie Swan, who was badly injured
while playing ball last week, is about to be
out again.
The paper mill seems to have monop.
oily on accidents lately. The last case was
that of Reuben Rathburn, who had his an
Gle badly cut on Thursday evening.
Albert Lawson, the youth who had a
fondness for horses tail was released
from custody yesterday as no case could
be made against him.
The ARGUS is the paper chat meets the
wants of the public, and Moline is appre-
ciating that fact, as its circulation will bear
testimony
The party given by Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
II. Deere last evening was large and sc
lect affair. The society of the three cities
nished the music.
The funeral of John Patterson who died
on Thursday, occurred yesterday after
noon from his late residence in west Mo
line. The remains were inferred in the
cemetery at Rock Island.
Fred Applequist, of Rock Island. treat
ed the Moline "fire laddies" splendidly on
Thursday. He called the whole depart
ment into his saloon and treated them
ROYALTY