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The Evening critic., 1883-04-27
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

good audience assembled at tho Taberna-
Gle last night, the occasion being tho last
meeting for the season OF Professor Town
sends class In elOcutlou. The class was
organized last october and every Thursday
night held meetings In the lecturo.room OF the
Tabernacle, where they were instructed In tho
practice Of public speaking. Both young
ladies and gentlemen attended, and many OF
them have attained remarkable proficiency.
Tho recliatons Of Mrs. Cleayes, Miss Cecilia
culver, Miss Mamie Miles, and OF many OF the
other pupils were loudly applauded last night.
Tho class will probably commence another
session in the coming fall.
Since the commencement OF spring, there's
ervaflon at the intersection OF Maryland and
Virginia avenues and and Seventh streets,
has been developed by tho youths Of South
Washington as baseball ground Every af-
ternoon numbers OF boys eau be seen there In
dulglpg In that manly sport. Sometimes very
exciting games are played, and the partici-
pants exert themselves to the utmost
Mr. Jerry Desmond and Miss Mamie o 'Leary
were united In marriage yesterday, at /
o'clock, at st. Dominic's Church, by Father
Rockford. Both the bride and groom are we'll
known In South Washington, and a large
crowd assembled at the church.
The carpets and mating were received at the
First Precinct Station to-day, and tho bed
rooms and stairways will be neatly covered.
Mr.. Jacob wolfsteiner contemplates tho
erection of n handsome three-story brick resi-.
dence and store on Seventh street, between O
and u streets southwest.
Yesterday one of the rapid type doctors OF
THE CRITIC caused the name OF Captain John
A. Beacham, OF the Excelsior, to appear in tho
paper as Buchanan.
There was considerable of rise In the fish
market this morning, and shad sold readily at
from S25 to S32 per hundred, herring from
SS TO 10 per thousand, gill rock, 40 TO 60 cents
each, and bunch flsh from % cents up.
OTTUMwA, h.-Dr. j. N. Armstrong says aI
have used Browns Iron Bltters In my family
and recommend Its use to Others"
The Evening critic., 1883-04-27
DIED.

BRowN.-April 90, after a long Illness, of
eight months duration, which he bore with
exemplary patience and fortltude, John NJ
Brown, aged "a years and months.
The funeral VIII take place from his late
residence, No. 1416 l street northwest, on
Sunday afternoon, the Doth instant, at 2
O'Clock. Friends and relatives are respect
fully requested to attend. 2t%
MANTZ.-On Wednesday morning, April %,
1888, Charlotte, daughter of Cyrus and Emma
Mantz, aged year, months and 10 days. *
PATRICK.-on Thursday, April 26, 1885,
Charles V. Patrick, aged 81 years.
Funeral from his'late residence, 1913 Caro-.
line street, between II and . and Fifteenth
p. M, Saturday, the 2Sth instant.
TURNER.-Aprll II, In Columbus, Ohio, of
bronchial consumption, Mrs. Donna Mozart
Turner, aged 26 years.
Interment at Fenton, Mich.
WHEELER.-On Thursday, April 26, 1888,
at IL m, Emma j. Wheeler, daughter of l..
and the late NJ. L. Wheeler.
Funeral from residence Of her sister, Mrs.
Mcintosh, 10 Rhode Island avenue, at p.
M, Saturday, 2Sth instant.
McNOLAN.-on April 90, 1883, at $50 q.
m, John McNolan, In the Goth year OF his age.
Funeral from his late residence, 1O2 Third
street northwest, at 10 oclock a. M, Saturday,
the 2Sth instant. Friends and acquaintances
are invited to attend.
STRAUB.-Thursday, April 26, 1888, at G 80
a. M, Frances straub, In the 10th year of her
age, relict OF Joseph Straub, native OF Baden,
Germany, but resident OF this city for the
last so years.
Funeral from her late residence Saturday,
at 8 O'Clock a. M; thence to st. Mary's Church,
where requiem mass VIII be said for the re.
pose of her soul. Relatives and friends invited
10 attend.
HUGHS.-This morning, at about 5 o'clock,
Mrs. Francis Hughs, living at 313 South Car
olina avenue southeast, Capitol Hill. nom
ber Of the New Israel A. NJ. L. Church; will be
rested in Union Bethel Church, NJ street, be
tween sixteenth and Seventeenth streets, sun
Qay, at 3 ID, M, shQrD. Suo was the wife of the
late Rev. william Hughs. Rev. j. Marcus
Cargill Will ollciate at the funeral.
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ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

slight nre occurred In one OF the frame
buildings at the shipyard OF the Potomac
caused by sparks from the blacksmith shop.
The flames were eXtinguished without cauS'
Ing much damage.
The steamer George Leary started on her
first trip TO Norfolk yesterday evening since
she has been repainted, and presented hand
some appearance.
At Fishtown yesterday $500 shad sold at
S20d27 per hundred, and 10000 herring
brought SSaS.50 per thousand.
1t Is not thought that the fruit in this sec
tIon was injured to any great extent by tho
recent frosts.
The claims of Samuel Wimsatt ana Arthur
Simpson, registrars OF the Second and Fourth
wards in the recent re-registration, were paid
yesterday, In accordance with the recent de-
cision rendered by Judge Mead, of the Corpo-
ration Court.
Armory Hall was we'll filed last night,
when two operettas were rendered by excel
lent talent, for the benefit OF Miss Lathim.
Those present expressed themsel yes highly
delighted with the entertainment.
Mrs. A. L, Randolph, missionary to China,
is expected TO arrive today. During her stay
here, which Will probably be brief, she will be
the guest OF Mrs. William Dinwlddle.
At the meeting Of U. A. Mechanics last night
eight new members were initiated and three
applications for membership were referred TO
the proper committee. The gold emblem OF
tho order for the member who Brought in the
largest number Of applications during tho
month OF April was awarded to Mr., j. b. Clln.
The lodge now has membership OF forty
seven.
Mrs. Pressly BloXham Is lying Ill at her
residence IN West End from stroke OF pa
ralysis,
The Old Dominion boathouso IS being re-
painted and put IN hne ORDER
Mr.. George sullivan and Miss Ella Y. Smiles
were married at the parsonage OF the NJ. d.
church south, by the Rev. Mr. Kern, on
Wednesday night.
Alice Thomas, colored, was sentenced TO
thirty days IN the workhOuse, by Mayor Beck
nam Yesterday for an assault ON Polly MeIn-
tosh, also colored.
Mr. John T. Cox was quito badly cut in the
face yesterday by being struck with the shafts
Of his carriage.
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A Grievance of the TaiIors.

The Philadelphia Tailors Uuion has issued
an address to the tailors Of the United States,
calling attention to the 'trying on abuse. 1t
art Of cutting, which has been brought to q
high standard OF excellence in this country,
degenerating into the Misunderstanding bust
ness" and calls upon all to 'discourage this
growing evil and place higher premium on
the art of cutting, that they may have the
satisfaction OF rescuing 1t from among the lost
arts, where 1t is fast drifting"
retired from the mantua.making business
about year ago, and fnd 1t much more salts
factory to the wearer as we'll as to the tailor to
employ man who understands his business
and who can produce ats every time without
the annoyance OF "trying on, to say nothing
OF the cost entailed by that system. Gentlemen
temporarily resident are invited TO leave their
measures, with n view TO future orders, With
confidence and satisfaction.
GRO, @, HENNING, 40 7th street.
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PERSONAL.

THAT irresistible statesman, Major
Butterworth, is in the city.
,-REPREsENTATIvE WAI. MCKINLEY,
JR., of Canton, Ohio, is at the Ebbitt.
THE Rev. w. w. Hicks, of the Taber-
nacle, is expected to arrive from Florida next
week, and will occupy the pulpit at the Taber.
nacle Sunday after next.
HON. WALTER f. Pool, member of
Congress First District of North Carolina, is In
the city on his way to the Hot Springs of
Arkansas.
-MIss EMMA GoEcKLER, u talented
young lady of this city, Is making arrange
ments TO go TO New York and join theatrical
company about to start on Northern tour.
Mr.. JOSEPH A. RICE is, we are pleased
TO state, recovering from tho effects OF a re-
cent severe fall, and Will soon have tho use of
his left arm, which was painfully Injured.
SENATOR ASTHoNY's condition last
night was thought to be as favorable as at any
time during his illness. He rests we'll and is
clear In mind, but receives no visitors or
letters.
MIR. JAMES WINTERsMITH has left for
Austin, Tex, via Louisville, whore he Will
spend week at the residence of his father,
Colonel Dick Wintersmith. James will return
In the early fall.
MR.. JAMES BELL, of the Bureau of
Engraving and Printing, leaves shortly for a
three months trip to North Carolina. Mr..
Bell is one Of the most popular gentlemen in
our city, and his host OF friends Wish him a
pleasant trip and time.
DIR. CHARLES r. COREY, surgeon in
charge Of the Rosebud Indian Agency, Dakota,
arrived at his fathers, DR.. W. L. Corey, DOG
French street, yesterday, on short leave OF alb
sence, TO visit his sister Hattie, who has been
dangerously Ill for several weeks.
-EX-GovERNoR JOHN p. ST. JOHN, ac-
companied by his wife and daughter arrived
this morning and took rooms at Temple Hotel,
the headquarters of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union. A card reception VIII be
given them by the union on Saturday evening.
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THE EVENING CRITIC.
ESTAB ABLISHED AUGUST lsgs.
LACONIC LOCALS.

THE police made thirty-six arrests yes
terday.
For tremulousness, wakefulness, dizzi-
ness, and lack of energy, most vauable
remedy is Browns Iron Bitters.
JOHN WILLIAMS, a colored mau who cut
a hole in the fence of the circus lot, now
the baseball grounds, was fined $50 by
Judge Smell to-day for destroying private
property.
THE cases against R. A. Golden ct al. for
landing fish at unauthorized fish -wharves
were finally disposed of by the Police
Court to-day, one fine of $40 being imposed
and the other cases dism Used. Two cases
are still pending on appeal.
HARBoRIAsTER SUTTON reports the fol-
lowing new arrivals at the wharves
Steamer Kate, Captain Ellis, fish for R. A.
Golden; steamer Comet, Captain Taylor,
fish do; steamer Fanny NJ. Gilbert Captain
Hilton, fish for Wm. +. Stuart; schooner
Annie Laurie, Captain Davis. fish for r. A.
Golden schooner Maggie, Captain Cook,
fish for ]. II. Skidmore & Co.; barge Thames
River, Captain Strives, III tons coal fol
John Miller
The Evening critic., 1883-04-27
WEST WASHINGTON.

Trinity School was nlled last evening with
an appreciative audience to witness the enter
tainment OF the young ladies' and gentlemen
OF the. parish. The charming fairy operetta,
"Beauty and the Beast" and the melo-drnma,
"Heir to the Throne" were represented and
the different parts were ably sustained by
Messrs. spellman, Manogue, Morgan, Fulla-
love, Archer, Campbell, Blair, Nolan and
ODonoghue, and Misses Wise, Kearney, Sulli-
van and Wetzel. Tho entertainment was un-
der the management of Brother Whelan, and
reflects much credit upon him and the parti-
cipants. The entertainment VIII be repeated
tonight.
Jacob Steel, shrewd-look.ng year-old boy,
lost and wandering about on Jefferson street.
Young Steele was taken to the Stationhouse,
where he was found by his mother and taken
away. The child is the son of MIR. Henry
Steel, liviving at 1867 X street southeast,
and, with his smother, was visiting
Georgetown. Annie, Ellen and Maggie Cady,
three other extremely young juveniles were
found shortly afterwards by Officer Skidmore
and delivered to their happy parents. Like
little Jacob, they had also taken advantage OF
the good weather and wandered away from the
parental roof.
Arrived-Schooner Helen Benedict, Captain
Munson, light, to load with coal; william L.
Walker, Captain Kelly, light, to load with coal
for Boston, Charles a. Bribgs, Captain Ham
nett, light, TO load with coal for Fall River;
Gurney, Captain, light, to load with coal
for Fall River.
Georgetown fish sales reported by O. E.
Harper, wharf agent: Herring sold at from
$S6p1O per thousand; shad, at from $1,000
per hundred, and taylors, at from S1(@3 per
hundred.
grand musical, dramatic and literary
entertainment was given Mt Curtis Hall last
night by the members OF American Guard
Council, No. l, U. O.A. NJ for the benefit of
the widows and orphans of the order. The
hall was crowded, and large sum netted for
the worthy object In view.
splendid programme was prepared for the
occasion, which was rendered In good style by
number OF young ladies ana gentlemen,
most of whom were presented with hrndsomo
bouquets. An enjoyable feature of tho enter
tainment was the plano solo rendered by Miss
Ada Conn, and the vocal solo by Miss Sallle
Grimes, who was assisted by Miss Jennie
White on the plano.
THE largest assortment of picture-frame
mouldings at Veerhoff's, 91G Seventh street.
The Evening critic., 1883-04-27
REAL ESTATE,
The Official Transfers, ns Recorded
To-day.

Messrs. Danenhower K Son, roal.estate
brokers', 1926 street northwest, report the
following transfers in real estate In the Dis
trlct today, as compiled by them from the ofi
cial records in the onlce Of the Reoorder Of
Deeds;
q. G. Hubbard et al, to Annie NJ. Mills, lots
10 and 20, square 1872, s3,OlO.35,
Michael Mccarthy and John henderson to
David L. Hulee, lot 8, square ~, S2,719.50.
Michael Crane 10 John W. Schafer, south
part of lot 10, square 126, Sll 800.
b, II. Warner TO William L. Particle, lot 8,
square S66, $4,000.
James II. Taylor, trustee, to Catherine Ho.
miller, lots 800 and 207, part OF lots 265, 266
and 267, and u lot 20 feet front on Fayette
street, Beatty and Hawkins addition TO
Georgotown part OF lots 81, square 81, and
ii, square 372; also, part OF tract in the Dis
trict OF Columbia known as Alliance, nominal.
Catharine Ragan to A. A. Birney and II. j.
Murray, parts OF lots 81 and 3S, square 209,
qultcaim, nominal.
Leopold Neumeyer, trustee, 10 John Hook
meyer, part Of lot ii, square 512, -, 400.
Henry NiblO to Samuel Sothoron, part OF lot
Is, square "a, $3.50.
The Evening critic., 1883-04-27
washington Enterprise.

Rufus H. Darby has Just brought out book
which would do credit to any publishing
house I'm the United States and which prom
ises we'll for Washington's future In this line
of industry. Washington is already literary
centre. Why should 1t not be a centre for the
publishing of books as well? The experience
and skill OF Mr.. Darby as q practical printer
himself, his fine taste in matteys of mechanl-
cal execution and his extensive establishment,
furnished with all the necessary material,
point to him as the man to lead the business
in this city. The title.page of the book referred
TO IL, "Freedom and citizenship. Selected
Lectures and Addresses of Hon. John Mercer
LaDgstop, LII. D., United States Minister Resi-
dent at Hayti, with an Introductory Sketch by
Rev. j. L. Rankin, d. D." The book is an Syo
volume, containing 2S0 pages on excellent
paper and printed with new type. The pOr-
trait of the subject Is the frOntisplece. The
''get up of the book is faultless and all that
could be desired, Langston is a representa-
tive Of his race in America. From his earliest
childhood his path was made smooth and easy
for him. Few men In this country have enjoyed
equal advantages OF care training and educa'
tOn. His lectures and addresses show the
full measure OF his development. In this
point OF view they Will be Of general interest
as serving 10 show how far this development
has been carried In the case OF one individual
OF the race who has always been surrounded
by the most favorable circumstances, This
work ie for sale at Brad. Adams. Price, 81,
Seventh Street News.
Pants made 10 order at Strauss 4 Marks,
i1l Seventh street, second door south OF j.
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The Charges Against Certain Drug.
giSfa.

StstS.
The cases against the druggists charged
with employing unregistered clerks and
permitting them to compound prescriptions
and sell poisons without the supervision of
some registered clerk or pharmacist were
called in the Police Court o-day.
The cases consumed almost the entire
day, as the arguments on every point in
volved were lengthy aud the cases numer-
Gus.
Charles Tickling was arraigued and
pleaded not guilty." and offered the de-
fense that his clerk had been registered,
although he was not so during all of the
time covered by the information.
This case was indefinitely suspended.
Charles III, johnson was charged with
being an unregistered pharmacist and con-
Quoting n pharmacy at Twentieth and NJ
streets. Mr.. johnson did not deny the
charge, and fine of $50 was imposed
John CoughliD, of the Temple drug store
at Ninth and f streets, was charged with
employing an unregistered clerk, was fined
$25, and appealed.
DR.. Byng, of Georgetown, Oscar Coumbe
and Stoney IL Co. were acquitted. In the
latter case Mr.. Charles Sanger, one of the
partners, was charged with being an un-
registered pharmacist, but the evidence
showed that he did not take part in the
business, except under the supervision OF
Mr.. Stoney, who is registered.
Mr.. COughlin, who noted an appeal from
the fine imposed, agreed to make his test
case before the higher court and Judge
Smell suggested that as many cases as were
similar to that of Mr.. Coughlin's had better
be continued indefinitely, to await the re-
suit of his appeal.
Arthur Nattans, George W. Cropley,
Frederick W. Koss, Thomas l.. CrOpley
aud Harry johnson consented to have their
cases postponed, and gave personal bonds
for their appearance.
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Edward Johnson and Charlotte Brine.
Jerry Desmond and Mary Leary.
VIM. j. Fulton, of Philadelphia, Par and
Annie Il, Dorian, OF this city,
VIM, W. Dodge, Of Stockton, Mimi, and
Mary A. Parker, OF Onancock, Va.
Benjamin Il. Walker and Annie Al, F0lliu,
both OF Fairfax County, Va,
Thomas Brown and Lizzie Johnson, both OF
Montgomery County, Nd,
James NJ. Perry and Agnes W. Bowie.
Andrew Williams and Maria Grant.
George Watt ana Carrie Il. Fowler.
VIM, II. Denham and Carrie ID. Childs,
Charles A. Powell and Jennie Il. Welch
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Row the Slater Fund is TO he APP
piled,

The board of trustees of the John f.
Slater fund met again yesterday ia New
York. After full interchange of opinions
the board decided to initiate its work by an
appropriation Of $4,000, to be expended
under the direction of DR.. Haygood tho
general agent, during the year 1888, in ac.
cordanco with the following resolution
which was adopted:
R6s0lr6d, That for the present the board con.
ino It's aid TO such schools as are best ntt5d
TO prepare young colored men and women to
become useful TO their race, and that instltu-
lions which give instruction In trades or other
manual occupations which Will enable colored
youth 10 make living and to become useful
citizens VIII be carefully sought out and pre-.
ferred in approprlating from this fund, and
that, so far as practicable. the scholars recey-
ing aid from this foundation shall be trained
10 some manual occupation simultaneously
with their mental and moral instruction.
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Improving the Opportunity.

Ed. Maunder, Who mas lust returned trom
tho Batopilas Mines in Mexico, when he lived
here was noted for the neatnosS of his dress.
Living in that semi civilized country, where
the tailor is an unknown quantity, he fell into
the habits of the country, and at Court recep-
tions was wont to appear in paper collar and
moccasins. Such costume would not be con-
sidered full dress here; so, Maunder on his
arrival hied himself OF 70 Lew Newmyer's,
731 Seventh street, where he purchased the
magnificent OUTFIT he now wears, which is the
envy Of all his acquaintances.
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MORE CoCK-FIGHTS.
Some Desperate Battles mt Wilson'S
Station Yesterday.

StuttOn hehterduy.
Quite crowd of sporting men assembled
at Wilson's Station, Md, about noon yes
terday to witness the continuation of the
series Of cock-fghts begun here few days
ago.
The First Battle
was between a large red game from South
Washington and II silver grey from East
Washington. This fight lasted only few
minutes, the grey quickly dispatching his
antagonist by spurring him through the
head.
The next was between plucky little
red from East Washington and a silver
grey from South Washington.
The Rattle was Holly Contested
for fifteen minutes, until the rcd gave out
from exhaustion and lost the fight being
unable to "show up" on the call of time.
The third and fourth fights were not
very interesting and were both won by
South Washington birds amid applause by
their hackers, who became very hopeful ut
their brilliant prospects for success.
The fifth battle was between
Two Dung.HiIls,
representing East and South Washington,
and lasted 45 minutes, causing much
amusement by the clumsy efforts of the
birds with their steel gaffs. The fight
ItsOlNtu ltScll iubo vi GU
durance and the East End bird, being the
toughest, won the fight. Another East
Washington bird secured victory, making
tie between the two sections.
The Most Desperate Fight.
The last fight was the most desperate and
interesting Of them all. 1t was between
handsome and trim game cock from the
Shenandoah Valley and well-trained
game bird from Richmond, Va. The battle
was hotly contested, and lasted thirty min
utes. After some sharp fighting on both
sides the Richmond bird closed both of his
antagonists eyes. The latter still fought
desperately, but at terrible disadvantage
and when nearly exhausted made last
spring and
Stuck His Gafs Through the Neck
of the Richmond bird, who rolled over
quivering in death, while the blind cock
crowed feebly and fell beside his van
quished foe thoroughly exhausted and
bleeding from innumerablc wounds.
Considerable money changed hands on
the result of individual fights, and arrange
ments were made for another series at an
early date.
The Evening critic., 1883-04-27
German Evangelical Conference.

The German Atlantic Conference of the
Evangelical Association of North America
convened yesterday in the Evangelical
Emmanuel Church, Baltimore. Bishop
Thomas Bowman, of Allentown, Pa, pre-
sided. Rev. Frederick Kurtz, of Brooklyn,
N. Y, was secretary, assisted by Rev. G.
Grob, of Newark, N. j., and Rev. G. Phili-
par, of N. Y. city. After religious exer-
Rev. G. Glacier, of New York, secretary to
the Mission Society, read his report, which
shows that there are 1900 members in the
society, and that 1000 has been collected
during the year for the mission cause The
conference consists of twenty-six delegates
and will be in session until Saturday noon.
The Evening critic., 1883-04-27

WILLIAMS-RILEY.-At st. Johns Church,
Georgetown, D. c., April 2G, 1855, by Rev. John
S. Lindsay, Charles Phelps Williams TO juliet
Marie, daughter Of the late DR.. John G. Riley.
HILL-MUNRO.-At the New York avenue
Presbyterian Church, April 25, 1888, by Rev.
Dr.. Bartlett, rector, Alexander Penn Hill, of
Prince Georges County, Nd, to Mary Kath-
crime Munro,
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We are Always

on the alert 10 secure novelties In fabrics for
our tailoring department.. We dress some Of
the best people OF Washington, Eiseman
Bros, the most prominent tailols and cloth
lers, corner OF Seventh and L,
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The CIRCUS and the smnu Row.

much pleasure TO the small boy, but the fact
that Lew Newmyer, 731 Seventh street. has on
his counters all tho latest styles OF spring
suits at bottom llgures is O source OF gratluca-
tion TO all. In cut, ni, design and workman.
ship his goods cannot be eNcolled. The only
fault TO bo found with them ls they wear so
long that one becomes tired OF them'
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LOANS.
BUSINESS CHANCES.
RNRN.

EOR SALE-HALF INTEREST IN A GOOD
IL paying Office business; good reasons for sell
ing Address Postoflice Box 397. apr2s.3tA
The Evening critic., 1883-04-27

The Grand Jury has ignored the follow
ing cases Richard Simpson, housebreak-
ing John Q. Thompson, libel ON Chris. II.
Rowe; Thomas j. Lazenby, embezzlement;
William b. Parker, false pretenses.
The Evening critic., 1883-04-27
Our Clothing

combine style, comfort and durability. Else
man Bros, the most prominent clothier5 and
tailors, corner of Seventh and L.
The Evening critic., 1883-04-27

Observation-Disclosures Rosa Blum, daugt
Mr.. Lewis Elseman, of Baltimore, Md.
The Evening critic., 1883-04-27

That poor, 5edrlddfa, invalid wife, sister,
mother, or daughter, can be made tho picture
ofhealth by few bottles OF Hop Bitters. wa
yOu let them snDtf! when so easily cured.