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Arkansas weekly mansion., 1883-09-29

The New York Cab Company, with
n capital of 100000. has decided to
place in that city line of cheap cabs,
on the London model, charging twenty
five cents for the first mile.-Iroy (N
Y Times
Arkansas weekly mansion., 1883-09-29

GIcnn's Sulphur Soap
is a rclab able means of eradicating local diseases
of the skin. Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, soc.
Arkansas weekly mansion., 1883-09-29

ALL recommend Wise's Axle Grease.
Arkansas weekly mansion., 1883-09-29

THE cause of all taffy-'lasses.-Hdrt
ford Sunday Journal.
Arkansas weekly mansion., 1883-09-29

Don't Die in tho House. Rough on Rats
clears out rats mice, flies, reaches. .bedbugs. l5c
The Evening critic., 1883-03-22
Presentation of a Hammer Case.

On August 81, 1882, Anacostia Tent, No.
13S, /. o. of r., an organization then in its
infancy. was the recipient of very beaati-
full and handsome banner, appropriately
inscribed, from the ladies ofAnacostia ID.
c., as a token of their appreciation and
esteem for those who had so nobly come
forward to the rescue of fallen man and
the cause of temperance, and on Tuesday
evening there was assembled in the hall of
the same organization quite large
and enthusiastic gathering of Recha-
bites to witness the preseHta,
and handsome banner case, donated by the
same fair, noble-hearted and generous ladies,
whose hearts and hands are ever open to
everything pertaining to the cause of
Christianity, temperance and morality and
the elevation of the human family. The
presentation was made in behalf of the
ladies by Mr.. JohnlR. Mahoney. d. c. r, in
his usual able and happy manner, in the
course of which he reviewed briefly the
history of the tent from its formation to
the present time, the great change that was
being wrought in the minds of the
people in regard to temperance,
and paid high and glowing
tribute to the ladies who had so materially
assisted by their labor and cooperation in
building up and sustaining the cause of
temperance in Anacostia, The case was re-
ceived in behalf of the order by the presid-
ing officer, r. L. Frasier, in a few brief re-
marks, who also paid high compliment to
the ladies of Anacostia, at the conclusion of
dered to them for their beautiful and
highly appreciated gift, and for their un-
firing zeal in the building up of the tenn
Derance pausp
The Evening critic., 1883-03-22
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

The residents OF West End were shocked this
morning by the announcement that Miss
Fannie Cato, n beautiful and accomplished
lady, about 16 years OF age, had been found
dead in her bed. The deceased had been en-
joyIng good health OF late, but returned home
from school yesterday afternoon complaining
or slight headache. She retired about the
usual hour, and not much attention was paid
to her slight allment 1t being thought that 1t
Of Of Who
known both in this city and Washington.
The Corporation Court, after disposing of a
number OF chancery causes yesterday, ad-
iourned till court In course.
The body OF the male infant which was un-
earthed in Major Herbert's yard by an old
colored man, who was preparing the garden,
Tuesday evening, was taken TO the under
taking establishment Of Mr.. Wheatley yester-
day, where Coroner Powell summoned Jury
and an inquest was held, which resulted In a
verdict OF 'Came to Its death from causes un,
known TO the jury" The body was supposed
10 be that OF white child, a few hours old.
There Is no clue to the party who thus disposed
OF the body.
arrested by oncer Bettis for indecent conduct
al the station, was before Mayor Beckham yes
terday. After hearing the evidence In the case,
The prisoner was locked up for further exam
The pump at the corner OF Prince and Co.
lumbus streets, which has caused much de-
bate IN Council, is being removed.
Susan Webb was arrested last night on com.
plaint OF her father, charged with disorderly
conduct.
sarah Ferrill was arrested last night FOR be.
ing drunk and disorderly.
The tug Gilmore Meredith, which has been
undergoing repairs at the lower shipyard, was
launched from the ways yesterday afternoon
and the tug Samuel Gedney was hauled mp for
repairs.
The public schools of this city Will be closed
tomorrow, Good Friday.
Mr.. Frank Moore, OF this city, Is lying i'll In
Richmond from the effects OF having three or
his lngers mashed on,
The Evening critic., 1883-03-22
EAST WASHINGTON.

Had 1t not been for the heroic action of
small pet dog, the little daughter of Mr.. 7. NJ.
Second and Third streets southeast, would
have been severely bitten by a large New
foundland dog yesterday evening. The
Se Sso cha but sprnns IN an nstspt 3Se
little dog was upon the Newfoundland, and
with such fury did he attack him that the
attention 10 his minute antagonist. Tho girl
and her protector were quickly rescued by a
gentleman who was passing by, both OF them
having been wounded in the fray. The neigh
bors united in the declaration that the brave
pet dog should be rewarded.
During the fore part OF Tuesday night tho
residence Of Mr.. Thomas W. Smith, the lum-
ber merchant, 610 Massachusetts avenue
northeast, was robbed OF money and Iewelry
10 the amount Of S66. Mr.. Smith thinks that
the thief or thieves secreted themselves In the
house during the day, and after collecting the
articles, waited for q favorable opportunity TO
decamp.
The members Of Anacostia Tent, No. 13s, ].
o. r., are making elaborate arrangements for
their entertainment, which Will take place at
dd-Fellows' Hall southeast next Wednesday
evening. The following talent has been se-
Mr.. T. southwick, Mrs. Mary N. Naylor, Mr..
Louis La Billie and several others.
The insane patients at the asylum, 70 the
number of several hundred, participated in a
dance last night In the main hall.
The citizens residing in tho southeastern
section OF the city are loudly com-
planning that the fre-pluss in
that vicinity have not been 'sluiced"
for long time, in consequence OF which
their water supply is almost unit for use.
The only occupant OF the Eighth Precinct
Station.House cells last night was an old
tramp, who registered the historic name OF
Thomas jefferson.
East Washington Business Notes.
A full line OF choice confectioneries at
Steinlo's, 110 Pennsylvania avenue east.
Prepar rations are actively being made for sup
m n n rpct.
dents Of the city at large. The fame OF steinle's
cream Is widespread.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-22
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

On Monday MIR. ]. b. Riley paid $500 for tho
ntb- harf privilege, and furniOhed $4,000
honds TO keep the wharf clean, with the un.
derstanding that tho fish are landed at tho
Elpventh-stre wharves. His father had pre-
viously paid the District Government 800.
Nossel.Owners were instructed to land at the
tpecifed wharvcs, but the Instructions have
been disregarded and the vessels continue %
lana ut Johnson CO.'S wharf, which has
been used for the purpose many years. II is
expected that warrants Will be sworn out
against the owners OF the vessels and the
matter tested in the courts.
Mr.. William II. Rynex, tho well-known dry
goods met chant, ON Seventh street southwest,
was the victim OF a shrewd robbery on Monday
morning.. Early In the day, Annie johnson, a
tharp looking young colored woman, called ut
The residence OF the gentleman aud informed
his family that she was sent by tho washer
woman for tho household clothes She was
given the clothes and went away. Afterward
Lizzie Junee, the regular washwoman, resld-
ing on Sixth street, called at tho house and
stated that she wanted the weeks washing.
Lizzie was Informed that her girl had already
been given the clothing, and carried them to
her house. She denied having sent any girl
for the clothes, and II soon became apparent
to Mrs. Reynex that she had been robbed. The
rested upon several characters who we're
known to DC guilty OF similar tricks
before. , Last night onicers Branson
Ing clothes in the possession of Annie
Johnson, alias several other names, living In
Myers alley and placed the woman, together
limbo at tho First Precinct Station. Several
times during the winter houses have been
robbed In similar manner In South WASH
ington, and the police have made many ar
rests. They have nj last captured three OF the
leading perpetrators. The women all lived In
The came house, and when captured were at
tired in the stolen garments.
The water in the Potomac was forty degrees
Fahrenheit this morning.
number Of laborers were at work to-day
repaving tho streetcar tracks at the intersec-
uon OF Seventh street and Pennsylvania ave-
nue..
The Rev. DR.. W. W. Hicks, who has been serI-
ously sick with congestion OF the lungs, at his
residence on Virginia avenue, is much botter,
and Will occupy the pulpit at the Tabernacle
on Sunday.
Cards are out for the wedding OF Mr.. Rich
ard W. Tucker, the well known grocery mer-
chant, on Seventh street, to Miss Popklns. The
happy event Will take place April IL, at Ry
land Chapel.
st. Dominic's Church was tastefully deco
rated to-day and immense throngs attended
the services.
Yesterday smallpox was discovered in
house at 412 Twelfth street, near Maryland
avenue, and yellow flag placed out.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-22
- -
Worry Sudden Denth.

A sad and tragic death of well-known
young lady has caused profound sorrow
in the western part of the city. Mary J.
Cunningham died suddenly of heart disease
late Tuesday night, at the residence Of her
parents No. 1017 Twenty y-sixth street, un-
der circumstances of peculiar sadness. A
young man named John Callahan, to whom
she was soon to be married, called during
the evening. He remained until about 10
o'clock, when he started to leave. Miss
Cunningham caught his arm, saying,
"Please do not go yet" He turned with
some gentle protestation, when he noticed
that she was very pale and gasping for
breath. He caught her in his arms and
called for assistance, but in few moments
she was dead. DIR. II. l.. L. johnson, of the
Columbia Hospital, was sent for and arrived
promptly, but TOO late for his services to be
of avail.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-22
AMUSEM ENTS.
NATIONAL THEATRE.


The usually fine audience we'll Allied the
National Theatre last night TO witness the
"Lights o. London" There will be but four
more performances of this attractive drama
day afternoon.
FoRD's oPERA.HoUsE.
Carrie Swain appears tonight In "Mab, the
Miners Daughter" Regular Saturday matt
nee at p. m.
This evening the Cushman.Leon Minstrel
Combination opens at Lincoln Hall with host
OF brilliant specially artists. This troupe com.
new and sparkling attractions, and is original
in every respect. The leading features are
Icons latest and best society satire, slang
try; or Ben Butler and the Jersey Lily" The
Four.in.Hand song and dance team; Frazier
and Allen, the musical team, and tho famous
ventriloquisi, Burt Queen. Reserved seats for
sale at Ellis Co.'S music store.
NEW THEATRE coMoUE.
Only three more chances remain to SEQ
snelbaker's MaIestics at the Comique,
Crowded houses have been the rule at this
theatre this week. Another evidence OF the
fact that good shows like good goods are sure
to be appreciated. The triple act, the novelty
In hail show business, is certainly a feature,
and is only done by the MaIestics, and one
wonderful equllibrist the best balancing
trapezlst In this country. Master Nicholas
holds the audience spell. bound with his extra.
3pany ha F6r Hn the ne ghi WIRE S an
laughter at their absurditles. The remainder
OF this mammoth company are all good. Mat
inee to-day and tomorrow.
NEW DINE MUSEUM.
The Dino Museum. is rich with attractions
this week Performances twice daily. Museum
open day and night.
NILSSON.
Christine Nilsson, under the management OF
Mr.. Henry f. Abbey, and supported by emil
nent artists, will appear at Lincoln Hall in
grand concert ON Thursday, the 29th instant.
THE RoLLER-sKATIHa RINK.
1t is but two weeks from the close OF the
would be we'll for our readers TO remember
the fact. Special assemblies Monday, Wednes.
day and Friday nights at 8 O'Clock and daily
assemblies at ESQ p. m. Music by Weber g
band.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-22

Treasurer Gilfillan is preparing to turn
the great Government money vaults, their
valuable contents and great responsibility
over to his successor, Assistant Treasurer
Wyman. The transfer will be made be-
tween the closing official hour of March 81
and the opening hour of April l, and will
therefore be done principally at night. The
transfer will be under the supervision of a
committee, to be appointed by Secretary
Folger. The amounts to be turned over to
the new Treasurer are, of course, colossal,
and include the following: Bonds held in
trust for National banks, 100000, 900; the
Indian and other trust funds, amounting
to millions of dollars, and gold and silver
coin and notes to the amount of $75,000,-
600. Treasurer Gilfillan said this after
noon that he would feel relieved after the
responsibility had been shifted, and THE
CRITIC remarked, "Well, / should SMILE
The Evening critic., 1883-03-22
THE EVENING CRITIC.
rom % Iat1 IraTfaT saae
LACONIC LOCALS,

JUST now our spring stock awaits your
examination, at A. Saks & Co.'S.
CLEMENTS LODGE held an interesting
and profitable session on last evening at
Washington Hall, Capitol Hill.
TOMORROW being Good Friday, there
will be no session of the Probate Court.
Judge Hagner's Criminal Court adjourned
to-day until Monday next.
BROTHER WHITEFoRD called at our
Office to-day sandwiched between two
placards, one in front reading "Preparc for
Eternity Now = ON the back, "The Blood of
Jesus Christ Cleasenth from all SIM"
MORNING STAR Lodge of Good Tomplars
which meets this evening at 1923 Seventh
street northwest, will receive visit from
Minnebaha Lodge upon that occasion. All
members of the order will be welcome.
Mr.. a. X. BROWNE to. day, as counsel
for Hannah C. Foulke, filed petition for
divorce from her husband, Charles W..
Foulke. They were married August 2,
1864, and she charges him with habitual
drunkenness and adultery.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-22

At the conference of the NJ. Il. Church South,
ments were made for Washington District:
J. S. Gardner, p. E.-washingtOn city, Mt
Vernon Place, S. X, Cox, j. w. Boteler, super
numeTRry; Washington Mission, 10 be sup
willie, j, II. Dulaney; Leesburg, Samuel Rod.
gers; Hamilton, j. Il. Williams; Htllsboro,
o. II. Henry, one TO be supplied; MID
dleburg, S. " Haddaway; Loudoun, A. A. p.
Neel, John N. Mccormick; Piedmont and Lin
den, J. II. Waugh, A. O, Dayldsoni werrenton,
/, W, Canter, l., II. Crenshaw; Fauquer, J. II,
Wolf, G. Mauzey, sup; Occoquan, ]. O. Jones;
Sudley Mission, j, S. Porter, j. D. Martin;
STAFFORD, Lee NJ. Lyle; Fredericksburg, John
$. Hutchinson, W. X, Boyle, editor EpiSc0p0t
ference; African Mission, W. II. Wilson.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-22
Bronze, Gold ana Plush
lme monldlngs, at Neerhofts g, 910 1th ST.


warrant was Issued at the Police Court
yesterday afternoon which raises all the ques-
lions OF Jurisdiction that relate TO offenses on
the Potomac River and TO the power OF tho ofl-
GERS OF Virginia upon the river beyond low
water mark on the Virginia shore. Two white
fishermen, Edward Payne and John Powers,
who are engaged In stake fishing at Grsvelly
Point on the Virginia shore, few rods above
the Long Bridge, In the rear OF Jackson
olty, IN maze 9o, apPlSSauon nS t2r Tn warrant
who, claiming to be officers Of the law OF
Alexandria County, Va, came on board their
fishing vessel above the Long Bridge, and
read what purported to be q warrant for tho
arrest OF Payne and Powers on the charge OF
Ohstructing tho river. Payne drew revolver
10 resist, and he was thereupon seized and
disarmed, and the four cOlOred men, having
taken two guns which they found on board,
they left the vessel. II appearing that they
made no arrest the Police Court authorities
doubted II these four men had a Virginia pro-
cess, and a warrant was issued TO arrest them
for stealing the guns.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-22
RELIABLE TESTIMONY.

PHILADELPHIA, PA, Sept. O, 1889.
Hop Biuers Co.
/ am "a years old, have lived "a years in
Philadelphia, and we'll known among Ger
mans. have been troubled 10 years with
white swelling on my right foot, and getting
worse every year, and very painful, and
breaking out in hot weather. consulted
several doctors and they told me it was in-
curable and l would have to take 1t with me
in the grave. Some time ago lost my ap-
petite, was costive, had headache, and fever,
in fact was very sick. 1 saw in the Ger
man Democrat that Hop Bitters was what
/ needed. l got bottle, took it one week
and was we'll again as ever, and to my
greatest surprise right from the first, my
swelling went down gradually and / TAX
ing another bottle got entirely we'll Of it.
The wife of my neighbor had two such
swellings on her legs and three bottles
cured her. think this is great triumph
for your bitters.
JOHN SroLL,
No. A Young's Alley, above Willow st.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-22
DIED.

DUROHARD.- AT Uncasville, Conn, on March
90, 1885, ofpneumonia, Rev. VIM. NJ. Burch.
ard, aged 10 years.
CARLTON,-On Tuesday, March 30, 1885,
at 30 p. m at his late residence In Prince
Georges County, Heury L. Carlton, in the
7ith year Of his age.
CoLEMAN.-AIa 81, 1883, at 7 a. M,
Polly o. Coleman,aged 20 years aud z months
CUNNINGHAM Suddenly, on March 90
1883, Jennie s. Cunningham, in the 20th year
Of her age.
DIsoN.-on March 30, 1888, Harriet Ann
Olson.
HEwETT.-At Altoona, Pa, at twenty min
utes aftor 3 o'clock, March 81, 1888, after q
lingering Illness OF two years, VIM. Elmer
Hewett, formerly OF South Washington, d. O.
RAUN.-on March 20, 1888, at 6oclock p.
M, David Nlcolin, youngest child OF Charles
i, and Nlcoline II. Raun, aged IL years, 4
months and % days.
EsTEs,-on Wednesday, March 81, 1888, at
. 10 p. M, Walter B., only son OF Elisha d.
and Alice G.. Estes, aged months and 2S days
Funeral from AIS Sixth street northwest,
Friday, March %, al p. m. Relatives and
friends Invited,
SLATER.--on Wednesday, March 81, 1888,
William Slater, In his S0th year.
sEAToN.-william seaton, In his S0th year.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-22
Two Enterprising burglars.

Charles Chace and James Waters, the
colored housebreakers, arrested in the
Sixth Precinct and an account of whose sue
cessful crimes was published last evening,
were given hearing to-day. Each Of the
men was charged with three burglaries
during the SAresent month, and in each
case the property was recovered by Sergeant
Amiss and officers of the precinct and fully
identified by the owners. Judge Smell
held both men for the Grand Jury in de-
fault of 1000 bonds in each of the three
cases. The men are notorious thieves and
will doubtless receive heavy sen ntences.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-22

The members and friends of Waugh NJ.
L. Church were out in large numbers last
evening to welcome the return of their pas
tor, Rev. Wilford Downs. The occasion
was marked by an unusual degree of soci-
ability and enjoyment, and many were tho
expressions of satisfaction at the return Of
Green, on behalf Of the church, delivered
an address Of welcome, which was feelingly
responded to by Mr., Downs in a few we'll
chosen remarks. The choir did much to
add to the pleasure ofthose present by sing
ing, in fine style, music appropriate to the
occasion, as did also Misses Sallie Nichol-
son, Carrie Ober and Mr.. Arthur Middle
ton, Coffee, sandwiches aud cake were dis
tibuted with a liberal hand. The COM
mittee were Miss Mary Nicholson and
Messrs. Askew and Nicholson, assisted "
others.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-22

DAYls--IRLAND.-on March 81, 1888, at
the New York avenue Presbyterian Church,
by the Rev. DR.. Bartlett, James s. Davis, OF
Washington, d. o., TO Miss Katie Latimer
Irland, OF Fairfield, Iowa.
No cards.
HALL-BINNIX.-o Thursday, March 10,
1883, In Baltimore city, by the Rev. Dr..
Thomas, Alfred II. Hall to Miss Isabelle Bin
nix, both of Washington, d. O.
spINNING-oORs0N.-- the residence OF
the brides parents, 1884 Fourteenth street
northwest, Tuesday evening, March 20, 1888,
d. @. Spinning, esq, OF Dayton, Ohio, TO Miss
Annie CorsOn, of Washlngton.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-22
WEST WASHINGTON.

johnson & Baker, the West Washington boat
builders, have erected new wharf and made
other extensive preparations for the boating
season.
Hermiono Lodge, No. IL, X. OF p, held an
Interesting meeting last night. Several songs
were sung by Colonel Rogers and Albert
Woody. Before the meeting closed four new
members were initiated.
One bargc.load OF grain was sold on Change
this morning. The prevailing prices OF wheat
were from 81 .1S TO 81 % per bushel.
The Borden Mining Company commenced
loading coal In Cumberland yesterday for tide
water. The repairs TO the company wharye5
in West Washington have been completed.
BOYS suits, at A. Saks & Co.'S.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-22

GENTLEMEN-The" Hop Bitters" meet
with large sales and give general satisfac-
tion, one case in particular you should
know Of Mr.. John B. Green, ,72s Spring Gar
den St., Phila., Pa, has been suffering from
kidney affection, which superinduced rhen-
natism. He tried physicians and remedies
in vain. He was obliged to take morphine
to induce sleep his trouble was so great.
Reading your advertisement in the Chris
tian at Work, he was prevailed upon by
one of his daughters to try it. Three bot
ties effected cure, and now he is an enthu-
siast for Hop Bitters." He is one of the
Oldest residents in the locality named and
known as a gentleman of unusual pro-
bity.
HENRY ToTTEN,
672 North 10th St., Philadelphia, Pa.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-22
Y. MI. @. A. Literary Society.

Last evening at a meeting of the Y. NJ.
c. A. Literary Society impromptu ad-
dresses were delivered by Messrs. J. L,
Taylor, l.. L, Phillips and the chairman,
Mr.. White, after which followed an excel
lent programme, consisting of recitations
and readings. Preparations are being made
for a vigorous debate upon the subject Is
ing, on Wednesday, March 2S, promises to
be one of unusual interest. This society is
rapidly increasing in talent and numbers,
and before long will rival the Oldest debat-
ing clubs in our city in point of size and
actual merit.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-22

BOSTON, MAss.-Colonel Charles II. Taylor, u
the 3Sth Massachusetts Regt., and who is now
publlshec OF the Boston GLOBE, one OF the most
successful, as well as one OF the yety best
family newspapers In America, voices this
During the past few years, foreign element
has made its appearance In this section, which
is driving from our midst one OF our oldest
and best known familles-one boastlng OF
branches in every State OF the linton, The
element Is ST. Jacobs OIL, and the family re-
ferred 10 Is the main family.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-22
A New Enterprise.

A new enterprise-the original London
Misft Store-will be opened on Saturday
next the gath instant, at No. 912 f street
northwest, with full stock of custom
made clothing. Suits can be bought from
SO up. A visit to this new establishment
will satisfy any one that the best bargains
to be had in the city can be found there,
The Evening critic., 1883-03-22
Hon Bitters Co.
June 10, 1881.

i have been suffering five years past with
neuralgia, liver complaint dyspepsia and
kidney complaint, and have doctored with
fourteen different doctors who did me no
good. At last l tried Hop Bitters, and after
! used few bottles received great BEN
eft from them, and if had used Hop Bit
tiers regularly would have been well be-
fore. / know them to be the best medicine
in the world for nervous diseases Of all
kinds. JAMES CooNTs,
Beelington, Barber County, w. Va.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-22
OphN AJiOLb,
No. Young's Alley, above Willow st.
srrppsHrLL, IND, Nov. 10. 1ss,


DEAR SIRs-I have read so much about
Hop Bitters and always being afflicted With
neuralgia, weakness, diseased stomach,
never having much health, tried a couple
of bottles it has strengthened and helped
me more than any medicine or doctor. l
am now on my third bottle and am thank
full that 1t has helped me. will advise all
that are afflicted to give it trial.
Lucy VAIL.