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The Evening critic., 1883-05-12
The African M. T.. Conference.

The second days session of the African
M. Il. Conference, at Hagerstown, Md, was
opened yesterday with prayer by Rev. j. A.
Handy, of this city. Rev. James Handy,
Of Union Bethel, Washington, reported
the uncompleted church edifice as worth
100000, with an Indebtedness of $4,000.
For its completion there will be vel re.
quired $4,000. Arrangements arc in pro
gress by which it is hoped to raise the
amount necessary to cancel the indebted
ness and complete the building. After this
statement the conference voted to appro
pirate $3.50 for conference window in the
church.
When the report of Rev. J. NJ. Cargill of
Ebenezer, Washington, was rendered,
Bishop Payne commented plainly on the
condition Of the churches in Washington.
where the opportunities, he said, for ac.
quiring intelligence were so great, and vet
the congregations there gave little or no
support to the church papers. He con.
tended that there could be but little pro-
gressive Christianity where people did not
their church. -
The Evening critic., 1883-05-12
Flower Thieves,

just now people who have garden spots in
front Of their residences are busy beautify-
ing them. They are putting out towering
plants and endeavoring to make bare spots,
and what would otherwise be waste places
blossom as the rose. After all pains have
been taken to make beauty spot which
may be enjoyed by every passer-by, it is
most provoking to get up in the morning
and find that thieves have been at work
and plucked up the most beautiful plants
by the roots and carried them of. Many
housekeepers prefer to let the Enclosures
about their dwellings run to grass for the
simple reason that they cannot protect
their plants from the depredations Of these
thieves. The police don't seem to regard
stealing flowers as crime. At least we
seldom hear of them making an arrest for
that cause. 1t is a petty theft that is most
annoying and should be stopped.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-12
PERTINENT PARAGRAPHS.

|
TnE regular monthly meeting of the
| Washington Press Club takes place at their
rooms, opposite Willard's, at o'clock sharp
tomorrow afternoon.
MEs. ELIZABETH STONE, a wealthy phi
lanthropist, has donated large lot near
| Nineteenth and G streets, and $3.50 for
the erection of proper building and It's
| support as n retreat for homeless widows of
the Protestant Episcopal Church.
THE fine white suits for S. at Taylor &
Hufty's are going very fast, as well as their
stock of Jerseys Their S225 Jersey is GER
tainly the cheapest garment offered in
town. People who want bargains should
go there for their summer suits Ask for n
low.priced article il you want it. Nobody
sells lower.
The police of the Fifth Precinct took
their second drill lesson yesterday after
noon in tho courtyard of the station
Several spectators were present and ex-
pressed themselves as very much pleased
with the precision with which the ICONS"
went through the manual. Officer ONeil
acted as drillmaster
MARSHAL McMIcHAEL has written to
the Commissioners communicating his an.
probation of the "promptness, courtesy and
intelligence displayed by the police in the
earnest and successful effort to aid this office
by the recapture of the men, In its desire
to mitigate the censure properly put upon
us by the escape of four prisoners"
SLIGHT fire occurred at o'clock this
morning at Miss Belle Lucas pattern em
porium and dressmaking establishments, on
Ninth street, above l street northwest.
lighted match, carelessly thrown into the
fireplace, ignited quantity of waste paper
and the mantle-shelf, curtains and carpet
at once took fire. Miss Lucas bravely en-
tered the room with bucket of water, aud
extinguished the fire before the engines ar
rived. The damage was only about $50
although serious fire was narrowly
averted.
SOME dissatisfaction seems to exist over
the route chosen for the parade of the Army
Of the Potomac next week. 1t appears
that the procession will form at the Capt.
tol, with the exception of the Army of the
Potomac, which will join them at the Ar
lington, march to the Washington Circle
and then leave them again at the hotel. AS
this will be one of the main features of the
parade, it is to be hoped the Army of the
Potomac will march the length of the Ave
nue., and thus give the large crowd that
will gather along the Avenue chance to
see them seventeen years after their for
mer march over the same route.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-12
FROZEN FACTS
which the Prosecution in the Star.
Ronte Cases Cannot Break-Ir.
wilson's Speech-The Order of Ar.

| Which the Prosecution in the STAR.
ROnte Cases Cannot Break-Mr,
| Wilson'S Speech-The Order of Ar.
gument.
MIR. Wilson proceeded with his argument TO
the star.Route Jury yesterday after the report
OF THECRITIc closed. He gave his attention
to the route from Pueblo to Greenhorn. read
the papers In connection therewith and
showed how Agate, which had been furnished
M py slde supply, was put regularly on the
r0u'e: 1 IheTe was no collusion about 1t, and 1t
was taken on when 1t was found that the dis.
lance was greater than stated ana the service
aid not Justify its continuance. Com.
ar,ra pr.Iat was was made that the one months
lowed IN the case. The amount was
about $50, and Mr.. Wilson wished to know il
Ine 1ury peiieYed that the Second Assistant
Postmaster General would lend himself to a
fraud Tor percentagein such a paltry sum, II
was contemptible to think so. The route
from uo puebio to Iosita was next considered.
he salo that the other side had not paraded
any petition before the jury on this route that
had any he would like to see 1t, '
MIR. Wilson read letters FROM the Mavor of
fueoio, Judge Bowen and others asking for a
9aily mail ON the route with quicker speed,
ne claimed that the people were contending
ana insisting that tho service should be put
on because 1t was needed, and the thirteen
letters and petitions were on file when tha
order was made for the Increase OF the service.
IN addition TO this, Secretary Teller had told
them that he urged 1t because 1t was needed.
and Mr. Belford did the same thing,
MIR. Wilson had not concluded at the close OF
the session. Va
just before adtourning His Honor said that he
na9 been considering the matter of argument
and about concluded to permit but one com,
sci Tor each defendant to address the Jury.
MIR. Davidge said that they had gone ahead
ana made their arrangements under the
previous announcement OF the Court that as
many counsel could address the Jury as Wish.
cd 10. They had divided the case up, and no
Two counsel would traverse the same ground,
He thought the question OF order of argument
mad been settled positively some time since.
Soiohel Ingersoll had prepard himself upon
Court and had not anticipated q change.
Judge Wylfe said that he had not made auy
positive order as to the argument
Further discussion followed and than tho
settlement. 80 "A'
The Evening critic., 1883-05-12
Murch Makes Another Threat.

Mr.. Murch has written letter to Secre-
tary Folger, in which he asks that sub
pgna duces tecunI be issued to Architect
Hill to produce certain papers which have
not been produced in response to his de-
mand. In case it is not complied with Mr..
Murch expresses his intention of withdraw
ing from the investigation SO far as the
Treasury Department is concerned, taking
the matter to Congress at IFS coming ses.
SION. Mr. Hill was asked last night why
he had not produced the papers Mr.. Mureb
wants. He replied that he had furnished
all but two. One of these is not in ex.
istence. and the other, report of some re-
marks by Mr.. Murch before q committee of
Congress obiecting to the prosecution Of
certain work by contract instead of day
labor cannot be found.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-12
How England Treats American CIti-
ZauA.

Daniel McSweeny, naturalized Ameri-
can citizen, who in 1881 was arrested in
Ireland as suspect and imprisoned for
fourteen months without an examination
or trial, arrived in New York yesterday
on the steamer Pennsylvania. In conver-
sation he said he came to America while
young and did business in San Francisco
for twenty-five years. When his health be-
ing impaired he took trip to Ireland on
his physicians advice, and finding the
change beneficial sent for his wife and
family. He bought small freehold and
took up temporary residence in Donegal,
When the Land League was formed
he took an active part and made
several speeches. June 2, 1884, he
was arrested as a suspect under the
coercion act, and though charged with no
crime, refused trial. While in Jail he
wrote twice to Minister Lowell, inclosing
his naturalization papers. To his last com
munication MIR. Lowell replied that it
would be manifestly futile for u naturalized
citlzen to claim exemption from the coer-
clon act. In the case of a native-born citi-
zen only could an appeal be made to the
British Government, and then only on the
ground of courtesy. During his fourteen
months in Jail, spending eighteen out of
each twenty -four hours in solitary con6ue-
ment, he was offered passage to America
for himself and family if he would leave
the country, but he refused, demanding
trial or unconditional discharge. The
threat was then made to expel him, and
finally he was released August 10, 1882.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-12

General Sherman and the British Minis.
ter visited the National Soldiers Home at
Hampton yesterday.
% The sud debt of the city of Boston on April
30, 1888, was $41, ,1S4,3 1858. The Increase dr .
rlpg the year was 81, ,105,000.
dispatch from London says Sir Thomas
bernard, grandson of the last British GOV.
ernor OF Massachusetts, ls dead.
Inc disturbances in Wu-Chang, China.
have been repressed, and thlrty.fye leaders
OF the uprising have been beheaded.
Mrs: John Ennis, widow, attempted to
shoot DR.. IL. W. Parneil, in Memphis yester
promising.
Application was made at Atlanta. Ga.
yesterday, Tor receiver for Colonel NJ. ~
Thornton, proprietor of the Post-AppeaL HIS
notes nave gone TO protest.
The captain of the steamer Heindal was
r sitesled ,e , IN New York yesterday and hold to
bhll Tor carrying an excess OF fifty-two passen.
gers On his last "trip tom Copenhagen.
Another large shop in Baltimore has con-
Seuea the advance demanded by the can.
makers, and II is reported that there are now
old rates. ~ 'ne
Ihe more respectable of the Chinese resi-
gents OF New York city have sent a commu
,he,, uiessioh 70 the police authorities promising
sneir s,i alu Ia suppressing crimes among their
iellow countrymen there.
A boiler exploded at Guyer's saw-mill.
near happanee, Ind, yesterday, killing Wall,
ace brundage and A. Reekers and fatally in.
1nrlng three brothers, John, Joe ana Levi
ouyer and Henry Kinsley. '1'''
Amasa Stone, wealthy citizen of 0leva.
land, ono, and founder OF AdeIbert COLLEGE.
committed suicide yesterday by shooting. ia
mas been III for several weeks, aud that, to.
getner iil Win recent financial losses, caused
temporary mental arrangement.
In the trial Of Congressman Phil r.
Thompson, at Harrodsburg, KY, YESTERDAY
for the murdor OF Walter II. Davis, Mrs. Roth
ofthe 81. Clair Hotel, at Cincinnati. WAS caiIed
by the defense to testify 70 the actions OF Mrs,
Thompson in that city. Tho prosecution OBJ
1ected, but the Court admitted the Testimony,
subject 10 future ruling.
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The Evening critic., 1883-05-12
PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE,
TO THE NORTH, WEST AND sOUTUWpsr

T.
nm ,x,s IN EFFEcT MARCH 1, 1888.
TRAINS LEAVE WASHINGTON, from station
corner ofSixth and B streets,
w. x,,.., as follows:
bor PittsDurg and the West, Chicago Limfted
E.xpress OF Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars
,,,t, ky q. m daily Fast line $50 g. m. daily.
VIII VIII sleeping cars from Harrisburg to Cincla .
Paiaoa Pan western Express 7:3o p m. daily, With
zoo p m. daily for Pittsburg and the West VIII vii
dI paiace Sleeping Car from Washington 10 Chi.
BALTIMORE POTOMAC RAILROAD
FOR Erie, Canandaigun, Rochester Bud5aio N,ao
ara at s:5e daily except Saturday with paIscss
car rom Washington to CanandajQiia
FOR Williamsport, Lock Haven and Icimir. n,
s50 a. m. daily, except Sunday. -
for new YORK and the East, 500 a. nl IOa0 N, .
LSO' 4.20, 950 and 1920 p. m. On Sunday. an
G60. and lo.29 p. m. Limited Expresa ~ phi, III,
man Parlor Cars, 9. 30 o. m. daily, except Sunday
through sleepers for Boston l30 p M, an ,yaaih
u Gays; 40 p; m: on Sundays. sN
Soi fhladelPhla 800 o. M, 10. 30 g. M, 1 40 49o
and 1920 D. m. Limited Express. s.sO Z. ny ny
daily, except Sunday. ~ - oi'
For Baltimore, $40. 800 $50. TO- 80 q. m and an
1.20 s40 620. 730, $50 and 1920 D. n Or snn'
p. m. N '''' ~" io'1V
Tickets and Information ut the ofIics. north.
eAsl corner Of Thirteenth street and Pennsyivanin
avenue, and at the station, where ordera can La
hotels and resdences en iiu'n
CHAS. y. PUGH. General Manager.
J. X WOOD. General Passenger Agent
The Evening critic., 1883-05-12
what Everybody TaII,s Ahov,.

81 have found 1t at last, no doubt about It.,
said General S. "Found what?" innuired n
bystander. "Oh, there is no doubt about II at
oil. II Is the place above all others In Wash.
ington. Everybody is talking about it-on the
You hear of It," 'What are You taking ehout?''
why, am telling you about the best place
IN the world to buy a suit of ready-inade
clothes. IL is at Robinson, Parker & Co.'s,
corner OF Seventh and streets north west
The Evening critic., 1883-05-12
A New Schedule On the baltimore
d. Potomac Railroad.

A change Of schedule goes Into effect on the
baltimore Il Potomac Railroad on Sunday
morning, the 18th instant. The a. m. traif,
hereaiter VIII not be represented on Sunday,
put on week days will continue to run through
20 70 New YORK. The 1890 q. m. train on week
Gays VIII run through to New York, and on
Ing from the South at o 10 a. M daily will. nv
the new eohedule, arrive at 10 10 a. m ~ "
The Evening critic., 1883-05-12
RosednIe PIeasnre club.

The third annual cxcursion of this ponuIar
club will take place May 80. The commodi.
GUS steamer Mary Washington has been en-
gagged, and Will leave her wharf, foot Of sew
Tickets, admitting gentleman and lady. 75
centsi extra lady's ticket, % cents. The pin
70 pc presented to the member selling the
largest number or tickets for this excursion
can be seen at Harris & Shafer's. Handsome
fan programme for every ladyo on the exour-
The Evening critic., 1883-05-12

The following programme will be rendered
at the Marine Band concert in tho White House
GROUNDS at Q ;30 p. m. today; March, "rran-
sullivan; cornet solo, "La Favorita," Hart.
man, by Mr.. William Yeager valse, sTour-
lours Fideie." Waldteufel; caprice, "Danse
Pompeuse, Cellieri romance, Ala Stella Con
ndente," Robaudi; mosaic, "Boccaccio, %
suppe galop, "Prestlssimo," Waldteufel.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-12
THE 81! EVENING y EN- G CRITIC.
WEATHER INpICATIoNs.

Ohlce to-day says:
warmer, fair weather Is indicated on Sun.
day IN the Atlantic Ooast States.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-12
Although There IL a General Com.
nIninG

from mefchants on account OF the backward.
~ ness s oi me season, we have found It necessary
70, ,oIs already, as we charge no fancy prices
@ ,or our clothing and the public appreciate
nonest goods; Eiseman Bros, tho most
Seventh and Il. SO.-'-
The Evening critic., 1883-05-12

Next week tho spring meeting of the Ma.
tional Jockey Club Will be held at the Fair
Grounds. Nearly two hundred of the finest
racers In the country Will participate, ana a
grand series of races will result. Trains leave
the Baltimore 4 Ohio depot and land the pas.
sengers at the track In Ave minutes.
BASEBALL.
This AFTERNOON two picked mines OF the Sur
geon- Generals ONCE will play a game of hail
at the Athletic Park, Ninth and streets,
The Evening critic., 1883-05-12

WHEN your wfe's health is bad, when your
chli9ren are sickly, when you feel worn out,
use Browns Iron Bitters.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-12
RANROAnS
BALTIMORE 4 OHIO RAILR0AD

o ''"'-noHo'
TIRE nronrr IA e,, -
NioDish TfSI, ThSr AND a THE ONLY LINE
THE EAST ANpS N n ari9E ~ n9EErMEEN
INGroN.
po,,,rr-r.
STEEL RATLsi WV LEM
- MY, AZ rlna,hE "A a ~ EfFECT SUNDAY
Ieave yosh;o liz v, I'm I y hN ~, isS2.
Jersey avennn asd w from station corner OF New
For Chicago Cincinnati. louisville and &, r,,,
coaches ana pai.co s, 70 all, ,s'oo y. nwith through
without Charge: foi m sI GaTs 70 a9oye points,
The Evening critic., 1883-05-12
HAY. FEVE R

APPLY BY the little finger Into the
nostrils. By ABSORPTION 1t effectually cieanses
the nasal passages Of catarrhal Virus, causing
nation, protects the membranal Innings
Of the head from additional colds, COM
pletely heals the sores and restores the sense
OF tase and smell. Beneficial results are realized
by a few applications. A thorough treatment will
cure. Unequaled for colds In the head. Agreeable
to use. Send for circular. Sold by Druggists. BY
mail, 50c. q package-Btamps.
ELYS CREAM BALM co., owezo,, NY
The Evening critic., 1883-05-12
A POSITIVE CURE An Invainahle
FOR

An article Hke
Ely's Cream Balm
has lOag been de-
sired, and now that
II Is within the
reach of sufferers
from Catarrh. Hay
Fever and Cold In
the head there is
every reason to be.
neve they will
make the most of II.
Dr.. W. Il. Buck
man, w. u. Ham
man, druggist, aud
other Eastonians
have given 1t q trial,
and all recon mend
1t in the highest
terms. - EAstOn,
Pa, Daily Argus,
Oct. z, 1879.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-12
AMUSEM ENTS.
NATInNAr. rurArnr


This evening closes the season at tho M
tional Theatre, and Ada Gray gives her fare.
well performance of "East Lynne"
FoRD's oPERA-HoUsE.
on Monday evening next the annual benefit
VIII be rendered Manager John Il. Ford, of the
the opera house, In this city. On that occa.
sion Gilbert and Sullivans popular opera OF
"Ioianthe" Will be given by the ladies and
gentlemen OF the Amateur Company, of BaIti-
more. Our people Will turn out Ell Daasse To
tender the tribute deserved by the veteran
theatrical manager OF the United States.
BENEFIT To Mn. KINsLEY.
on May 20 and 90 "Pinafore" Will be re-.
viyed In Washington, and performed BY an ex.
celient company, on the occasion Of the beneiit
given by the citizens of Washington to Mr.
sam g. Kinsley, the popular manager OF the
THE THEATRE coM1ouE.
This famous vaudeville theatre is fully nm tn
us usual standard Of excellence this week.
Press Eldridge Is irresistibly funny, the ballet
catches on to the bald.heads and the "Seyen
Daughters OF Satan "are sensationally nj.
tractive. ~
AMONG THE BREAKERS.
The John Mccullough Dramatic Club, of this
city, VIII appear at Armory Hall, Alexandria,
sAmong the Breakers" Among the cast are
Misses Lillian Edmonston, Susie Bowie and
5nie Darling. Trains leave the Baltimore 4
Potomac depot and return to Wash lnpton AZ
the close OF the performance.
THE NEW DIME MUSEUM.
Manager Thad. Barton fully merits the I,b.
eral patronage of his Dime Museum, Every
week he furnishes new and Interesting attrac.
tions. The museum is open day and night
anu performances are given every afternoon
DRIVERS SUMNER GARDEN.
Il M VIII be source Of pleasure to the citizens
Oh washington that this favorite garden opens
next Monday evening. Mr.. Driver has en-.
iafged the balconies, new ornamental front
,,, 10 'ne ladies' entrance has been erected and
many other improvements have been in.
augurated. The attractions for next week
consist OF q large number OF vocalists, both
ladies and gentlemen, Professor Uardinr's
Blorama, or Art Exhibition, representing
cities, mountains, castles, battles, &c. of En-,
rope ana America, with realistic moving
figures. Professor Sousa will again WELD the
baton as director of the magnificent Marine
Band Orchestra, which Will include Mr., VIM,
Jaeger, the great solo cornetist, and the best
performers OF the Marine Band. Go by ali
means to Drivers Garden II you want to enjoy
your evenings.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-12

The Arlington Fire Ens. Company.
1905 Pc. ave-, north OF U. 3. Treasury insures
real and personal property at reasonable rates.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-12

STOCKS and Bonds bought and sold at the Nc
ierk STOCK Exchange for l-s commission, aud
carried ON margin when desired.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-04

The Plan for CoIonizing Negroes in the In
dian Territory.

The Plan for CoiOniZing Negroes in the In
dian Territory.
Washington Special.
A heaviy-built colored man, named John
w. Niles, arrived in the city five weeks ago,
with credentials addressed to Hon. Fred.
Douglass Duplicate introductions, signed by
the chairman and secretary of the colored in
demnity party, had been mailed to Mr..
Douglass two days before Niles started from
Mariana, Ark, the headquarters of the Or
ganization. inclosing remittance of $50 for
the coming man. The mission of Niles, as
partly explained by his papers, is to further
a movement backed by over 1000, and a sub
stantial reserve fund for the colonization of
his race on the strip of public land bounded
by the Indian Territory on the east, Texas
on the south, New Mexico on the west and
Colorado and Kansas Oh the north 1t is
some $50 miles from east to west, and extends
forty miles from north to south. The idea
of the projectors of the scheme, who appear
to have more or less connection with the
colored exodus movement of 1879 is not to
encourage any mass movement such as was
attempted in that memorable event but to
first create public feeling in favor of giving
the negro a chance to work out his own sal
walton without the interference of the whites.
Then, on the survey and opening Of the land
in question which they have reason to be-
lieve will shortly be proceeded with. small
colony of colored families will be sent to
them. Every emigrant is to be supported at
first by the members of the organization who
stay at home. AS the success of the move
ment becomes apparent more will go, until
the whole Territory is occupied. The pur-
pose in sending Niles here was that he might
learn the exact status of the land and the
probability of its being soon available for their
purposes, and to let the people here know what
the situation in the Southwest is for the col
Ored people. He reports satisfactory prog
resin the first part of this programme, but
finds unexpected obstacles, both in explain
ing the plan to the coored people here and
in communicating with principals in Arkan-
sas. He has been present at two mass-meet-
ings, called principally to hear his state
ment. but was choked off by cry OF crank"
The difficulty is his failure to receive the
amount-$50-which was to be sent to him
weekly. This, he asserts, is owing to the
opposition of the white people of Mariana to
the scheme. He has receipts for eight regis
tered letters which he has sent home in the
he has received acknowledgements No re-
sponses to his urgent appeals for compli-
ance with the contract under which he came
here have been received. He has made COM
plant at the Postotfice Department, and the
matter is being investigated. In the mean
time he is unable to move for want of funds
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-04

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3.-Professor Langston,
United States Minister to Hayti, is about to
visit Washington on diplomatic business
The Haytien government is very much in
volved financially, and, it is understood,
proposes to mortgage the island of Gonaive
to the United States and to cede the island
of Tortuga in lieu of all claims for damages
to American citizens in the Hayten war
Although no information has been re-
ceived, it is expected that the President will
return to this city on Monday week. He
will remuin at the White House long enough
to settle one or two pressing matters, and
will then go to New York and New England
One important matter which demands exec
utive action is the position maiE tanned by
the civil-service commissioners that promo
tions in the departments in this city can