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The Evening critic., 1883-01-25
Railroad Affairs.

The statement of the business of all lines
of the Pennsylvania Railroad east of Pitts
burg and Erie for December, 1882, as COM
pared with the same month in 1881, shows
an increase in gross earnings Of 1926, AIS, an
increase in expenses of $443, ,757, and de-
crease in net earnings Of $1S,339. The
twelve months Of 1882, as compared with
the same period of 1881, show an increase
in gross earnings of 5,651, an increase
in expenses of $3937, ,595, and an increase
in net earnings of S1,01S,056. All lines
west of Pittsburg and Erie for the twelve
months of 1882 show surplus over all
liabilities of 81 1924 1865, being decrease of
S723,973 as compared with the same period
of 1881.
A bill was introduced in the Delaware
House Of Representatives yesterday
authorizing the extension of the Sussex
Midland Railroad to Lewes, with the
privilege Of building branch to Rehoboth
and to consolidate with other projected
roads in Maryland, so as to form continu-
Gus line from Washington, ID. c., to the
seacoast. The projected route is by rail
from Washington to Annapolis, thence by
ferry to Kent Island and thenceb by rail to
the Atlantic. The Sussex Midland was
chartered eight years ago, but work has not
yet been commenced on it.
Proceedings in equity have been COM
menced by the United States against the
Philadelphia g. Reading Railroad for the
recovery of 100000, which the United
States claims is due the Government as
tax on scrip issued by the company. About
two years ago the company issued scrip to
the amount of So, 100000 and on it no
tax has ever been paid to the Government.
The contractor for the construction of
the Delaware River & Lancaster Railroad
between Phenixville, Pa, and Falls of
French Creek will begin work six miles
south of Pottstown to-day. All the land
damages were amicably settled.
The gross earnings of the Norfolk "
Western Railroad for the month of Decem-
ber were 1924, ,75S.17 expenses, $l23575,6i,
and net earnings, Sl01, 1888, being de-
crease of $S06.5S, as compared with the
corresponding month in 1884. The gross
earnings for the year 1882 were 81, i29, 7iO.l2;
expenses, 81 ,322, ,576.63, and net earnings,
81 JOY, 163.49, being decrease of $3,692.3S
as compared with the year 1881.
The United States Commissioner of Rail
roads is engaged in preparing the papers
necessary to enable the Attorney General
to bring suit in behalf ofthe United States
against the Union Pacific Railroad Com
pany to recover a balance of about 81 ,000,.
coo alleged to be due ON account of per-
centages on net earnings
The monthly meeting of the Western
Maryland Railroad directors was held yes
terday. The company has in use some OF
the additional track-room provided by thC
depot extension at Hillen Station, and tn,
| new freight and Office buildings are rapidly
approaching completion.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-25
The Census Rnrenu.

notwithstanding the enormous cost
and the long delay in publishing the last
census, still it will be defective in very
important particular, that Of population.
In 1850 and 1850, Mr.. Kennedy took the
number of mulattoes distinct from the
black, but in 1870 and 1880, this important
enumeration has been wholly omitted. The
reason assigned is that such enumeration
would not be accurate, but are any single
statistics absolutely accurate? Does the
census contain the absolute number of any
class of population, or the number of
bushels of wheat, corn, oats or any other
product? This omission was either pure
negligence or designed for an object. 1t
is no more than right that Congress and the
public should know, that even in the
most important of all statistics, the vari-
Gus classes of population, the census is ex-
ceedinglY defective.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-25
AUntnue COLLECTION.

Mrs. Dawson Damer, an English lady Of
rank, who travelled very extensively some
years ago, made u unique collection of
locks of hair of prime notabilities. At
Alexandria she begged lock from Mehe-
met Ali, who said that in a collection con
tanning Nelson's, Napoleon's and Yelling
tons his was unworthy to be included, but
If she thought otherwise he would leave
request to Ibrahim Pasha to present her
with his beard (he had no hair on his head,
and if she did not outlive him it was to de-
scend to the son or daughter who inherited
her collection. His secretary took the
names of her children. Mohemet was a
grandose figure compared with the pigmy
Khedive of o.day.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-25

The raid on stove.pipc liquor saloons
yesterday was carried on by sending col
ored men into the bar-roOms to buy the
stove-pipes of beer. The moment the beer
was put up ON the counter, Messrs. Raft
and Carter and Sealer of Weights and
Measures Small entered the saloon aud
measured the glasses to see whether they
contained pint. The advent of Raft at the
saloons was generally the signal for a tor
rent of profanity, and, in some cases, u
volley ofbottles and beer glasses, At the
saloon of Catherine Dentz, in West Wash
ington, the men entered just as the colored
men had received the beer, and, when the
woman saw them, she attempted to snatch
the glasses of beer, and succeeded in getting
one of them, the contents of which she
showered on her guests. The scene that fol-
lowed was an animated one, beer glasses,
etc. flying about, but singularly enough no
one was injured.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-25
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

Mr.. John Slater, the well.xnown florist,
living mile across the canal, was stricken
with paralysis in his right side and tongue.
The Friday Club will give another of
their enjoyable hops at McBurney's Hall.
The case of Alf Coleman, arrested upon a
warrant issued by Justice Wormley of
Alexandria County, charging him with the
larceny Of S65 in money and some valuable
papers from w. II. Lomax, will come up
for consideration in the County Court to-
morrow. The theft was committed at
Johnston's S store, near Arlington, on Satur-
day last.
The city yesterday paid to the attorneys
for Frederick Paf the amount of interest
of Charles Brill in the Judgment Of Dele
hays sureties against the city. This was
paid on decision of the Court of Appeals,
that court having refused to grant an ap-
peal from the decree of the Circuit Court
of this city entered last October.
Mr.. John Bloxham, of this city, and Miss
Minnie Yates, of Baltimore, were married
in this city last night. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Father O'Kane, at the
parsonage of st. Marys Church.
The fair at Armory Hall, for the benefit
Of the 1nfirmary, was again well attended
last night.
Martha Coleman, arrested for the larceny
of a clock, was sent to jail for fifteen days
by Justice Arnell yesterday.
A painful if not serious, accident occurred
at the Hydraulion engine-house last night.
Mr.. w. II. Price, son of Mr.. George Price,
was attempting to thaw bottle of lubri-
eating oil preparatory to giving dose of
it to horse, when the oil ignited, setting
fire to his clothes. burning him about the
face, hands, and body.
Col. Jacob Kemple, of Wheeling, and
Charley Nye, of Washington, will address
the Dashaway Reform Club of this city,
to- morrow night. Col Kemple has made
several speeches before the Dashaways of
Washington, and always fills the hall.
Charley Nye is so well.known in this COM
munity that it is not worth while to speak
of his ability as temperance speaker.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-25
The cat Home CIub.,,

Last evening the cat Home Club" gave
brilliant entertainment to their numerous
friends at the residence of Captain S. Z.
Thomson, 1102 o street. Among the
principal features of the evening was re-
citation by Miss Annie Church, flute solo
by Captain Thomson and q recitation of
unusual merit by Mr.. L. L. Phillips, en-
titled the "Tell-Tale Heart'-Edgar Poe.
After an elegant collation. served by the fair
hostess, Miss Thomson, the party danced
till late hour and then proceeded to their
homes well pleased with the evenings
amusement
The Evening critic., 1883-01-25
A Lioness ON the Rampage.

Peter Marvine, an animal trainer, was
severely injured by lioness belonging to
Doris Circus, near Philadelphia, Tuesday.
The animal was enraged by Marvine's tond-
ling her cubs. and caught his arm and tore
the flesh from it. She then broke down
the bars of her cage, but was subdued by
Marvine and made to go back. One of a
pair of springboks was badly scared by the
escape of the lioness and died of fright. A
few minutes after the beast was Gagged.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-25
CumberIand Coal Trade.

The shipments of Cumberland coal for
the week ended January 20 aggregated 2S,-
29l tons, of which 23,0S0 tons was by the
Baltimore & Ohio road and 5,210 by the
Pennsylvania State Line road. The ship
ments for the year aggregate 10i,50l tons,
of which So, 726 tons were by the Baltimore
& Ohio road and 1874 tons by the Penn
sylyania State Line road.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-25
ScOtt's Art Sale.

The sale of the Gale collection of fine
paintings, by Walter b. Williams & Co.,
auctioneers, took place last evening at 9l3
+ street. There was large audience present.
but the bidding was not very spirited, and
the prices obtained were very low. The
following is n list of the sales made;
The Evening critic., 1883-01-25

The desk of Senator Coke was decorated
with magnificent bouquet yesterday morn.
ing, the design of which was a tivepointed
star, suggestive of his reelection as United
States Senator yesterday by the Legislature
of the Lone Star State"
The Evening critic., 1883-01-25

10 buy your shirts before tho hot weather
comes, and the place 20 get them Is at Keeps,
437 Seventh street northwest. They also have
the best 81 shirts ever produced.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-25
EAST WASHINGTON.

The Washington Light Guards held
well.attended meeting at their armory yes
terday evening. Eight new members were
elected, and a number of applications for
membership received. A communication
was received by the company from Meade
Post, G. "A. r. The company have under
consideration another of their most enjoy
able hops
Mr.. Thomas Henry, station.keeper of the
Eighth Precinct, is one of the finest look
ing men in this city, He stands six feet
four inches "in his stocking feet" and is
built in proportion. He is q veritable mod
ern Samson in strength. Mr.. Henry would
make a model police officer.
A horse owned by Joseph Geier ran away
yesterday on G street northwest, and after
smashing seven tree boxes, wrecked the
lamp-post at the corner Of Delaware avenue.
A colored man, named Charles Clark, was
taken with vertigo yesterday evening, at
the corner of Fourth street and Pennsyl-
vania avenue east, and fell to the ground.
He was assisted to his home on L street,
between Fourth and Fifth southeast, by
Officer Nicholson.
The Eastern Branch is frozen from shore
to shore, and last night a merry throng of
young people enjoyed several hours of
skating in the moonlight
Clements Lodge held very interesting
meeting last night. remarks were made
by Messrs. II. ]. Bradley, Ausburn, Gordon,
C. A. Boyd, Samuel Keith, and S. II. Mar
tin, and some excellent music by Miss
Bates and Eddie Hurting Mr.. John r. Ma
horney resigned his position as W. @. and
s. II. Martin was elected in his place.
Two colored youths, named George Adams
and Joseph Wilson, engaged in a fight near
Congress Hall last night and were arrested
by Officers Blandford and Barnes.
The citizens in the neighborhood of
Fourth and i streets southeast arc COM
planning bitterly of the lack of water there
abouts. The old pump on that corner,
which was erected by citizens in 1877, and
which has furnished the supply ever since,
was recently cut off by the authorities
pending the improvements on square II.
Professors Welch & McCoy's fancy dress
soiree will take place at McCauley's Hall
on the evening of February 2. 1t will be a
| pleasant occasion.
Five dodgers were accommodated at the
| Eighth Precinct Station-House last night.
ferocous dog owned by Henry Peters
| attacked and severely bit Mr.. John r.
Snowden last night near the corner of
| Pennsylvania avenue and street south
| east. This was tho third time within one
week that the dog had attacked persons.
The dog was killed by apolice officer shortly
| afterward.
| East Washington Business Notes.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-25
East Washington Business Notes.

Stoves to suit everybody, in both style
and price, at NJ. b. Flynns, corner of Sew
enth street and Pennsylvania avenue east.
Fine candies and choice confections at
Steinle's old. established confectionery, 119
Pennsylvania avenue east.
All the popular drinks at Joe Platz's. 2l9
Pennsylvania avenue east. Oysters and
delicacies in every STYLE at all times.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-25
FREE ADVERTISING.

Advertisements under the head OF " Situations
TAINTED " iUiH hereafter be inserted IN TuE EVEN.
mo Critic Mree times FREE. We inpite all
,ptshinD situations TO avail themselves Of this offer.
Anstucrs directed IN care Of CRITIC 0eice luiH re-
ceiuc carefut attention. business advertisements
three tines three tfniesIOr 25 cents.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-25
ElR EXCHANGE.

VNTANTED-Ts exchange new stoves nor old
wv ones at Buffers Stove Exchange, cor. 9th
and X. Smokey chimneyB cured or no pay, Stoves
The Evening critic., 1883-01-25
F0R RENT--Msceiianeous.

EOR RENT-OUR WEEKLY RENT LIST,
Il published every Monday morning, contains
complete schedule Of our houses. stores, shops
and farms offered for rent, together with de-
scriptions prices, &C., and how they may be
seen. Property for sale In all parts of the city.
Money ID loan on real estate. Call. B. H.
Warner, GIG F street. j23-tf
The Evening critic., 1883-01-25
BOARDING..

BOARDING.
~N>yNNNNNyNsJNsNNsNNNNNN
UTANTED-TABLE BoARDERS AT THE
w La Pierre cor. 10th and E SITS. H. W.; terms.
SIS per month; IS tickets for s5 Or 30 cents meal
DOARDING--A FEW MORE PERSONS CAN
ID he accommodated with good board at $40
per month at No. 112 q st. n. g. j233t
The Evening critic., 1883-01-25
BUSINESS CHANCES.

eNo0esNeS>e> 04-~~DO004o~l~
" ANTED-To nUY LAND SCRIP,
Additional Homestead Claims,
Sioux Halfbreed Scrip,
Potterneld Warrants,
Valentine Scrip,
bounty Land Warrants, Ac,
All OF the above IaDd Scrips for sale Address
or call ON w 2. Hill room 1s, st. Cloud Building,
WeshinVton. ID. O. ln2a-sm
The Evening critic., 1883-01-25

NSSas MISS ADELAIDE SHERMAN WILL
- hold Gospel Temperance meetings in st.
Georges Hall, $40 llth st. n. tomorrow (Fri-
day) under the auspices of the Woman's Chris.
tihn Temperance Union, from IL m. to 2 p. n.
The saved and the unsaved come. J25-lt
The Evening critic., 1883-01-25
FOR SALE-Mscehaneous.


LNoR SALE-LOTS-2l71s FEET FRONT ON
r 10th ST., bet. u and g.. beautiful building
lots on street bet 18th and 18th SITS. Lot, 20 by
ITO feet, on r. avenue, bet l4th AND 18th sts, at
sl25 02 feet front on st. H. W., bet. 2ad and 2ith
tts. Lot on st. n. W., near the cor: of I'd st.
Lots on 18th ST., bet X and L and l. and NJ. avery
desirable lots, each 20 feet 'front.' r.. I. avenue,
bet, 9th and 10th % bargain). Improved and uu-
improved property in all parts of the city.
Swormstedt & Bradley, 92s + st. i23-3t
ENOR SALE-A NEW WAGON, FOR WHICH
Il the owner has no further use; will be sold
cheap. Apply at liz Q st. n. e. l23-3t%
- AKE BARGAINs IN PIANOS; 6s1s8HD
carved legs Piano, and Tyre,
slO5.0O; one superior toned and finely
finished upright plano used three months
S225 cost $3.50; one small rosewood case piano.
s35; suitable for a beginner; one 6-stop parlor or
gan, S55 upright ponos and organs In all styles to
rent; no fancy prices. Worchs Uptown Piano
Rooms, ll39 10Th st. N. W. j1S-Gt*
ENOR SALE-VEIY VALUABLE PATENT
IL for adjusting window sash, patented August,
1882 for the District and Virginia; supersedes the
old ropes and weights parties with few hundred
dollars offered rare Inducements, as all owners Of
buildings are applying them and dispensing with
the ropes Cail on NJ. Pennypacker, GIG II st. n,
Va. Patent dealer. jl6ti
FoR sALE-,AQUARIUMs OF 3t28Nep,
II all descriptions; gold and pearl Szs~Sss8
fishes; no change of water needed for one month;
something new and beautiful; rustic terra Gotta
ware new store. 035 d st. n. W. jelly
The Evening critic., 1883-01-25
KANTED-Heip--Femuie.

Advertisements OF Three lines under this head
Inserted three times for 25 cents.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-25

LNLoRIDA.-WHEN YOU COME TO FLOR
II ida call and get printed list of orange groves,
residences, hotels and plantations have for sale.
Martin Dunn, Carleton House, Jacksonville, Fla.
Send for pamphlets. d26-lm
FIyHE WASHINGTON BENEFICIAL EN-.
II dowment Association gives life insurance on
the assessment or common sense plan. 0hice, 9ll
FBtnw. my1C
The Evening critic., 1883-01-25
LOANS.

MONEY TO LoAN-I HAVE MONEY TO
lNl loan on real estate, in sums of from 800 and
upward, at lowest rates of interest. Charges
W. i25-tf
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-11-10

Many people seem TO forget tlis'
character grows, that it isnot some.
thing 70 put en- ready made, with
womaplooa or manhood, bat day
by day. here a little, grows with The
growth and strengthens with The
strength, until good OF bad, it be-
cofnes coat OF mail Look at a
man Of business, prompt, reliable,
conscientious, yet CLEAR headed aud
energetic When doe sou suppose
he developed al these qualities !?
Let us see the way iii which q boy
OF ten years gets up ii he morning,
works, plays, stucies, and We will
tel you just what Kind OF man be
will make. The boy WHO is late at
meals aud late AT school stsnds
poor chance Of Icing prompt man
The boy who ueglects bis duties, he
they ever 50 small, and then EXCUSES
himself by saying II fotaot !
didn't think ? viii never be a feli-
able man. AID the boy who finds
pleasure in the suffering OF things
will never be a noble, generous,
kindly hammered gentleman.
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Fashion Notes.

Oxford caps of velvet are popular
for little boys.
The most fashionable buttons are
of steel aud pearl combined.
Black velvet jockey caps are the
most fashionable for .questriennes.
The most fashionable plush dol.
mans have square sleeves left open
at the bottom.
Fawn and seal brown is favorite
combination for winter hats and
bonnets.
~hirred poufs i'll the front of chill
d4p's princesse dresses are to be
very fashionable.
Gold and silver lace form part of
the trimming on many of the prin-
cess or capote bonnets.
Squirrels, very small and stuffed
are used as ornaments on the new
bonnets Of alligator skin.
Many OF the new wraps are made
of material that Stimulates quilting
in the tiniest diamonds.
Some Of the imported Jerseys have
the edge cut up IN squares aud Dor
dered With lace or passementerie, or
left PLAN.
Shoes for children entirely OF deep
red or brown alligator skin are bor'
dered with fur. They are very ele.
CANT and fashionable.
Dressing gowns of pale blue or
white flannel are extremely pretty
when trimmed with jabotted, white
or coffee'clored lace.
Dresses, dress trimmings ,embroid-
cries, brocades, velvets, fringes, ETC.,
either take the form of cat'tails or
palm leaves this season.
Impeyan feathers are 10 be much
worn this winter. The impeyan
head on pheasant breast is pretty
fashion for round feather hat
Long listers of Jersey cloth, trim
med with fur or astrakhan, are to he
worn by young ladies. A double
box pait set underneath extends
down the back.
Muffs of seal or otter and a hand
bag combined are both fashionable
and useful. A handle is attached
so that il may be carried when too
warm to use as a muff.
A very elegant wrap displayed at
recent opening was of black velvet
brocade. and was heavily trimmed
with jet passementeries in large
palm leaf designs
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-11-10
Hop Bilters are the Purest
and Best Efifters
Ever Made.

They are compounded from Hops, Malt,
Buchu, Mandrake and Daudeion, the
oldest, best and most valuable medicines
in the world and contain all the be aud
most curative properties Q all other rem
edies, being the creates "ood Purifier,
Liver Regulator, and Life aud Health
Restoring Agent GA earth. No disease or
ill-health can possibly long exist where
these bitters are used, so varied and per-
feet are their operations.
They give new lite and vigor to the
aged and intirm. To all whose employ
menis cause irregularity OF the bowels or
urinary organs, or who require an Appe-
lzer, Tonic ard Mild Stimulant, Hop
Bitters are invaluable, being highly cura-
tive, tonic and stimulating, without in
toxicating.
No matter what your feelings or symp
toms are, what the disease or aimeut is,
use Hop Bitters. Don't wait until you
are sick, but if you only feel bad or mis-
cradle, use Hop Btters at once. 1t may
save your life Hundreds have been
saved by so doing. $500 will be paid for
a case they will not cure or help.
Do not suffer OF let your friends suffer,
but use and urge them to use Hop Bitters.
Remember, Hop Bitters is no vile,
drugged, drunken nostrum, but the pur-
est and best medicine ever made; the
'1nvahd's Friend and Hope" and no per-
son or family should be without them.
Try the Bitters to-day. mar24
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How HE DOUBLED HIS TRADE.
Mr.. Benz w. Patton, pharmacist,
Globe Village, Mass, says that the
miraculous pain cure, st. Jacobs
Oil, has greatly helped his other
business, and the sales of the remedy
have doubled in one month. He
keeps large supply always on hand.
Officers OF the Army and Navy pro-
nounce St. Jacobs Oil, to he the
greatest pain.cure of the age.
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SATISFACTION ron TEN In cur

SUBTRACTION FOR TEN = IN or
fam ly Of len for over two years
Parkrr's Ginger Tonic has cured
headache, malari. and OTHER com
plaints 50 satisfactorily THAT we are
III excellent iiassth aH1 ~ expense
for aociNls III olpef medicines.
Chronicle.
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DEVCI0NV For wound, disease or other
LNDiUNp disability. Widows, minor
children and dependent parents entitled
when death resulted. Claims reopened,
restoration, increases, bounty, back pay
and discharges obtainAd. Apply at once
delay prejudices yeur rights. Fees fixed
by law. Address with stamp, the old
established firm of EDISON & CO., attor-
neys and Claim Agents, OF F. Street,
Washington, D. G.
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X HI
HAY-EEVER

Apply by the finger into the nos
trils 1t viii be absorbed, eifectually
eansing the nasal passages OF catarrhal
virus, causing healthy secrelons II al
lays intlan nation protects the membra.
nal Innings Of he head from additional
colds. completely meals the sores and re-
stores the seosg o taste ard smell Gene-
6clal results are lied by lrs applI
cations.
A thorough treatment tcilI Cure
Unequaed or Cold in the Head Head
ache and Deafnsss or any kind o. mucous
membraual irritaions Send for circu-
lar BY mail, repaid, soc a package
stamps received. sold by all wholesale
and retail druggists.
ELY BROTHERS,
agl y Owtgo, N. \.
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Always on Hand.

GETTINGER & HOKE are already
in receipt of large invoice of Fall
Styles in hats-both stiff and soft
beautiful goods and at city prices.
Call early and examine, at the hat and
shoe emporium Queen street
BLONDELL BUILDING.