The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-10-06
THE MORNING NEWS,

III is reported that General Gordon has
returned TO Khartoum.
The Salvation Army Is organizing n col
otcd corps in Baltimore.
The lato Senator Authonys estate proves
TO be worth about S600D00.
The bullion drawn from the Bank Of
England on Saturday, el3l 1000, will go to
New York.
Thomas Gilmartin, of New York, who
was bitten by his fathers spite dog in July,
died ofhydrophobia Saturday.
The Cardinal Vicar at Rome has pro-
nounced as heretlcal the congregation OF the
BIT. Paul Catholic American Church In Rome.
The late +. S. Chanfrau's funeral at Long
Branch, yesterday, was largely attended, es-
pecially by members Of the theatrical profess
sion.
The compromise negotiations between
Gladstone and tho Earl OF Salisbury relating
10 the FRANCHISE bill have terminated In n rup.
ture.
Admiral Courbet telegraphs from Kelung
that he reopened operations against Kelung
on Wednesday, and defeated the Chinese
forces there.
A. Il. Richards, postmaster at Clarxs.
burg, W. Va, and editor OF the lVeekly Tcls-
g'dih, was shot Saturday morning by A. O.
osborne. There Is said to be a woman in the
case.
A new band of faith healers was organ.
lied in South Washington yesterday at Klr.
by,'s Hall. MIR. II. l.. Sutton was Installed as
pointed to visit and annOint the sick.
Upon application of n New York creditor
Judge Mckennan Saturday appointed Richard
5. Newcomoe and James G. Smith receivers
OF the Bankers and Merchants Telegraph
tlon.
The explosion Of a coal-oil stove in SOP
Tenth street northeast, Mt Z 10 O'Clock yester-
day morning, caused an alarm OF nre from
box 62l. Mr.. Isaac L. Thompson, who lives
In the house, was slightly burned. Damage,
$500.
The iron interest is reviving in the
has. Just closed contract for $1,000 tons OF
wheel iron ut S2O.oO per ton. This Is the
largest order placed In the South since tho de.
preston began.
OF The consuls at Cairo, defends the suspen.
sion ot the Egyptian sinking fund. 1t is
stated that Prince Hahn, tho pretender OF the
throne OF Egypt, is about 10 visit Paris In
support OF his cause il the Khedive abdi.
Cates.i
At UnioDtown, Pa, Saturday night, WIN.
Xandeveer stabbed and killed Charles Laily.
Vandeveer boosted that he could whip ten men
ten minutes, and when Lally laughingly
said he thought not, Vandeveor stabbed him
TO the heart.
Near Binghampton, N. Y, Saturday, a
party OF boys were out camping, when George
Turner, 16 years OF age, discharged Il musket
into the crowd killing Ernest Gibson, 10 years
OF age, and wounding another boy named
JhmIe Livingston ialally'
Frank Patterson, manager Of the Asbury
Park IN. J.) Opera.uouBe, was arrested Satur-
day on the charge OF forging Endorsements OF
VIM. W. Conover and Judge Samuel II. Hen
erickson on notes aggregating over $4,000.
Patterson was bailed In the sum of $4,000.
The upskilled workmcn in Oliver
Brothers Phillips Iron Mills, at Pittsburgh,
decided TO strike against 12l, per cent. re-
duciion, which takes effect to-day. The strike
viii necessitato general suspension of work,
and the idleness from two to three thousand
men.
At Connellsville, Pa, Saturday night, an
association for the encouragement OF manu-
features was organized. 1t was agreed II con-
fer with the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad OIL
Gals, and TO urge upon them the early cree
tion OF their long contemplated shops at that
place.
Owing to the dullness in the cotton
trade, the Hudon MIL at, Montreal has fur.
Their reduced Its production by ifty looms, and
q large number o. hands have been dismissed.
The mill has S350000 worth OF white cottons
on hand, enough TO supply all Canada for six
months,
The Correspondence de Cuba, of Havana,
says II Is probable that Cuban sugars will be
allowed to enter the United States free OF duty.
The negotiations for a commercial treaty with
Tho United States have considerably advanced,
aud II Is almost certain that treaty Will b5
concluded.
The Butchers Benevolent Association
yesterday elected the following officers. Henry
Kuhn, presidents Henry schroth, vico-presi.
dent; John Braury, secretary; George Besser,
treasurer; Karl Mueller. marshal; Oh. PIN
ger, Fred stenzing and Frank Mlgand, execu.
tive committee.
The closing of the cotton factories in
Petersburg and vicinity, In consequence OF
the scarcity OF water accustomed by the long.
continued drought, throws out OF employ.
ment over 700 men, women and children,
nearly all OF whom are actually suffering for
want OF the necessaries OF life.
An engagement party was given to Mr..
Il IHhtRgnn nd ali I,aN
night at the residence OF the latter's parents,
O2b ID street. large company OF friends were
present and the festivities. INCLUDING dancing,
were kept up until late hour During the
evening Miss Hirshleld was tho recipient OF q
diamond ring.
The Amateur League will have to DO re.
He'd upon 10 Interest the public this,week. the
following clubs Will occupy Capitol Park every
day this week October O, D. o. VS.. German.
town. October z, Falcon vs., Stars: October 8,
WaYerly VS., PotOmEcs; October o, u Street va
wayerly; october 10, Falcon vs.. d. O.; October
IL, WaVerly vs.. stars.
Secretary Chandler has written a letter
10 the Second Comptroller OF the Treasury ask.
Ing him TO suspend settlement OF claims OF
naval officers for longevity pay under the act
Of Congress- March o, 1885 Secretary Chand.
Ter states that he desires to delay settlement
Of the cases iiled In the Treasury Department
mat he may have an opportunity OF submitting
his Views on the subject TO Congress.
The Liberty Band of Mercy" and the
"Messer Band Of Mercy" were organized last
saturday and Sunday, the former at the house
ofNrs. koOkagey, COG Third street. Miss Emma
langley was chosen president, Miss Libble
Kook9gey, secretary, and Miss Mile GAM,
treasurer The latter was organized IN the
Methodist Epicopal Church, Uniontown, Mr..
Russell, OF the Humane Society, assisting.
george Pitcher was chosen presldeRt.and Miss
oracle Shelton, secretary. ,sgtss
FoR years IhkSsaq5een afflicted with
HIay,ieyer; iEsScEly's Cream Balm trial.
lregard Q4yger 1nfed.--G. SCHREIDER, Supt.
OF S26sage Co.. Eh2aoeth, N. j. Price 80
George Bates a ship carpenter, of Jersey
Oily, was assaulted and fatally beaten Satur.
Gay night by Patrick Murphy and Harry Jack.
son because he refused TO give them Z cents TO
bny beer. Bates died yesterday morning from
DIS injuries; Murphy, when arrested aRl In.
formed or Bates death, said "Servod the
bloke right. II he hadn't been so fresh no
wouldn't got slugged." After he had been
placed IN cell no was heard TO say TO friend
~ The streets "say, go tell my mother that
I'm locked up. We slugged a Teller last night
and he croaked this morning" Five other
young men, who are said to be members OF the
gang, were arrested this afternoon Murphy
Is only III, but ia known AZ NTh0 TOtIRh."