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The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-06-21
A Case without Hone.

John r, Booker, of Macon, Ga, writes: IN
1878 was attacked by the most ravenous SORT
OF cancerous sores, that ate great holes intAfhy
flesh and spread rapidly over my ppdy.
received the very best medical attention;
was dosed with mercury and potash pntil
was so crippled with mercurial rhevfnatism
that could scarcely hobble about. ny throat
and mouth were badly ulcerated mT hair be-
gan to fall out. So wrecked was uy general
health that became a physical rqfu and my
life was burden. For a long tius was bed.
ridden, and my suffering was sQfntense that
prayed for death as a relief. 1fxhausted the
whole catalogue OF patent ms4icines, In each
case following the directionsfeligiously. Each
In turn seemed to aggravaH the malady aud
mono OF them benefited m&fn any way. When
life was apparently ho1fless | commenced
taking a,s,S. To this aBecihc owe my life.
In{ep- day( <commehcfd improving and In
shtSf time1fas perfectly we'll. My hair has
grown out thfck; my4ealth and strength have
returned 1h dcilcereHn my throat and mouth
are Stny appetite has returned,
and fofeSehrst $he In years enjoy my food:
weigh as much4s ever did In my life, and
am perfectly Wealthy In every way. Tho very
germs OF the fhncerous afiliction are destroyed.
Not only is TIE terrible malady that was prey
Ing on yHifc, and which every one pro-
nounced Ucurable, entirely cured, but am
also reliGked OF the bad effects of the mercury
and poNsh mixtures that / was fed on for
Trs)fise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed
M SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Drawer 8, Atlanta,
81, 100 W. 23d st., N. ", and 1905 Chestnut
X, Philadelphia.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-06-21
EVENING CRITIC, WASHINGTON o.,
HAVE WE A SEA SERPENT 2
A Monster That Has Been Seen 4
the UpDer Potomac.

The many ladies and gentlemen who seek
the pleasures OF boating on the upper Potomac
have found fruitful topic OF conversatlon and
speculation In the fact that several OF thom
have seen at difrcront times a creature that is
variously regarded as a sea serpent a shark, a
porpoise, sturgeon or an immense catfish
what the creature is and how large 1t Is re-
mains for some enterprlsing boatman to dts.
cover and the man who makes the capture
will doubtless DO the hero OF this summers
boating season.
About o'clock In the evening for the last
week or 80, with astonishing regularity, some.
body mas reported that they have witnessed
from the shore or from boat a great disturb
ance OF the waters, splash and n long wake,
while large I'm occasionally appeared above
tho surface, and 10 became evident that some
very largo fsh was making Its way up the
river with great rapidity In a zig.zag course.
Everybody believes that II he was TO sec the
creature again he could etrike II with an oar
or impede Its progress with a lassoo, but up to
date the fugitive from the ocean has found his
way unmoiested through the waters to the Lit
lie Falls.
It is a pretty safe guess that this sea ser.
pent ia big catfish, but no Is probably i've or,
Elk feet long. ~
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-06-21
WASHINGTON, OHIO 4 WESTERN RAIL.
ROAD COMPANY.

Trains arrive at and leave from b. & p. (5lxth
street) depot rs follows
Accommodation arrives $3.50 u. m. daily
Mail arrives p. m. daily except sunday.
Mail leaves a. IN. daily except Sunday.
accommodation leaves AIS p. M. daily except
Sunday.
On SUNDAYS only a train will leave at sos p, IN.
Time, 75th meridian.
Communication tickets not honored on Sunday
S. NJ. BRoPHY. Superintendent.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-06-21
The Virginia Midland Railway.

TIE SHORT LINE TO THE SOUTH
SOUTHWEST AND WEST.
Schedule In effect JUNE 5, 1884.
$40 A. M.-NEW ORLEANS MAIL daily, mak-
Ing close connections to all points South and
southwest. lDaily except sunday with q. & y.
Railway. Pullman Sleeping Buffet cars from
New York and Washington to Atlanta. Pull
man Sleeping Cars from Washington and At
lnntn &c New Orleans. Parlor Car from Wash.
ington to Natural Bridge, Va.
b.l0 T.. M.-LOUlSVlLLE FAST LINE. Daily
via Charlottesville TO Cincinnati, Louisville
and all Western points Pullnian Sleeping Cars
from washington TO Louisville.
le;4e T; M.-souTHERN MAIL AND EXPRESS.
Daily to all points South and Southwest via
Danvilie and Charlotte daily except sunday
with Y d y. Railway. Pullman Sleeping Oars
from Washington via Danville, Charlotte and
Atlanta 70 New Orleans also, from Washing
ton via Charlotte and Columbia to Augusta.
Pullman Sleeping Car from Washington 10
White sulphur Springs.
Manassas Division train leaves Washington oil
-, $40 q. M, and g. 10 p. m. daily except Sunday.
Warrenton trains leave Washington at $40 o. M 4.
and $40 p, m. daily.
For tickets and Information inquire at Com.
pany's Once, COL Penna ave.
III. BLAU9HTER, N. MACDANIEL,
Gen; Pass. Agent, Agent.
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Forward, See the white PIumes wav-
ing!
AIR Tramp, Tramp, the Boys are Marchlng.
Gallant comrades, once again
Comes the call for loyal men
To our cause and Constitution ever true;
Rally for the coming light
Like freemen in your might,
Meath Columbia's glorious nag OF starry blue.
CHORUS.
Forward, see the white plumes wayingl
Hark, tits the Peoples voice for Blainel
As II swells Into a roar,
That Is heard from shore to shore,
From across the Rocky Mountains clear
TO Maine.
Let the recreant stink aside,
But the men who're true and tried
Stand firm, with our banners 70 tho fore;
What we fought 80 hard 10 gain,
We as biavely shall mainiain,
With our leaders, Blaine and Logan, as OF
yOre.
Chorus-Forward see the white plumss
waving, etc.
He who would our flag pull down
70 foreign despot's frown
Is unworthy meath that banner TO remains
But the doctrine OF Monroe
Well assert with voice or blow
When We have Yankee President like Blaine.
Chorus-Forward, see the white plumes
waving, etc.
Protection for each trade
On our banpar Is displayed,
From the paupef wages paid across the Main;
THEN AMERICANS UNITE,
With your ballots "Free Trade" smite,
With cheer for gallant Logan aud Jim Blaine.
Frank II. Cfedry, 81. ID.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-06-21
Interesting 10 Ladies

just received, a IargAassortpsnt of Langtry
and shingle bangs andFRreSof all styles and
shades. Our long ha|21jtaids we sell at 81,
tarn,er price S9;Pess yves OF al kinds dressed
Der Goldep11dir Wash. MRS. 8. HELLER,
bOG Ninth street north est.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-06-21
FARcY GOODS.
FAEcY GOODS.
FOR
Bicycle Shirts and Stockings
GO TO
BAUM7S s.
We have in stock about rs dozen of Mems aud
Bicycle Shirts,

All styles and shades which we can safely guar
antee to be fast colors. and are TO close out at
prices that will speak for themselves;
NO. n.
Boys Bicycle Shirts, all colors, all wool, and
bargains at sI.I0.
NO.2.
Mems Patent Bicycle, all colors oil sizes, all
WOOL and a bargain at sl.a3.
NO. a.
Mems pleatcd Bicycle shirts, our own design
made Of the very pest flannel, all colors and sizes
and bargain at sI.sB.
NO. q.
Gents Bicycle Hose, heavy ribbed, all sIzes and
colors, only soc
n. B.-The above prices are much lower than
they can be bought at and II will be to your inter-
est TO convince yourself
We also keep on hand very complete sssort-
ment of BATHING SUITS, TRUNKS, SATCH-
ELS and vALIsEs and guarantee the prices to
be 10 per cent lower than any other house In the
city.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-06-21
THE EVENING CRITIC
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

The special bulletin Issued from the sig iql
ONCE to-day says:
Generally fair weather is indicated for the
Middle Atlantic and South Atlantic States and
southern New England, with no change In
temperature, on Sunday.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-06-21
MEDICAL.
20 YEARS.

20 YEARS.
TINE reports from the use OF swiit's Specific Is.
Il 4. =. In the:reatment OF Cancer continue to
be wonderful. There seenis to be no doubt that
It Is positive specific for Skin Cancer or Epithe-
lioma.
"For twenty years suffered from Cancer on
my neck. Patent Potash aud Mercury MIX
lures fed instead of curing the Cancer. lost the
use OF my arms and the upper part OF my body.
My general health was broken down and my lite
was despaired Of 3. q. g. cured me sound and
well. This new lease OF life 1t gave to me cannot
be measured by any monetary value. owe my'life
and the support of my family to Swlfts Specific.
wv. II. ROBINSON, Davidsboro. Ga"
"Bir. Brooks. near Albany, was hopelessly
afflicted with Cancer. 1t had eaten through his
nose into his mouth and throat. The time Of his
death was only question of q very short time.
He pray ed for death his suffering was so great s.
s. S. has had wonderful effect on him. His I'M
provement Is so great that all feel sure OF his
being perfectly cured In time,
"w. II. GILBERT. Albany, Ga"
Our treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed
free to applicants.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.,
Drawer 3. Atlanta, Ga.
New York office. l59 W. 23d st.
Philadelphia office. 1906 Chestnut st.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-05-31
PULLING A TOOTH.

The shah of Persia lately underwent
the fearful operation of having a
tooth extracted. Prayers for his safe
passage through the ordeal were of
fered up in advance in the mosques,
and he made his will and took an
affectionate farewell of all his wives
Happily, however, he survived the
awful event, and his faithful subjects
showed their thankfulness by sending
him, in single day, congratulatory
offerings amounting to not less than
5000 ducats. The shah thinks of
having another tooth pulled short
ly.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-05-31

THIS is QUITE UsUAL.-The latest
estimate is that Mr.. Blaine's book
will reach sale of 100000 copies
and his profits on it will be about
$25, 100000. 1t pays to be Literary
Teller. "-Philadelphio Call.
Just so, and this causes US to query
where is the long expected forthcom-
ing History of the late War;" which
we were told was to have been writ.
ten by one of our talented fellow
towsmen 7" Has it dynamited in an
egolistical bubble.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-05-31

DURING thunder storm, man, a
book-agent and mule took refuge
from the angry elements beneath a
shed. After the storm had ceased
the man was found dead with his
scalp completely removed. After
holding an inquest, the jury were un-
able to decide whether the man had
been talked to death by the book
agent, kicked to death by the mule,
or struck by lightning
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-05-31
THr Maryland Renublican dele,

The Maryland Republican delega-
ton for Chicago will leave Camden
Station at nine o'clock tonight in q
special sleeper on the regular express
train of the B. & o. r. r. A num-
Der of persons outside of the delega-
ton will also go to the convention.
The Marylanders have secured quar-
ters at the Palmer House in Chicago.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-05-31

Col. j. o. p. BURNSIDE, the dis
bursting clerk of the postofice depart
ment, was yesterday committed to
jail in the District of Columbia in
default of bail, on the charge of APP
propriating government money to his
own use. The Colonel was well
known in this city, having resided
here some years since.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-05-31

A talented Eastern surgeon has
ruined all his hopes of popularity by
the declaration that exercise over a
wash-tub is just as bene fetal to a
woman's health as horse back riding,
and far cheaper.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-05-31

The sudden collapse of the large
warehouse of VIM. E. Hooper & Sons,
on South Gay street, Baltimore, yes.
terday, resulted in the killing of at
least six persons, and several wound
ed.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-05-31

KANKAKEE, Ind, has justice who
beats them all in the way of doing up
q job of matrimonial splicing with
neatness and dispatch. This is the
formula: "Have ERR" Eyes" "Have
i'm Z" Eyes" Married, So"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-05-31
A1-7-AT0L1S, ND
SATURDAY EVENING, MAY 81. 1894.

An Invitation. We erteUd
TO Our friends IN the diferent
districts Of oar county, an open
meditation TO send us by mail or
By hand any and all local peaos
that mag tr0nSpire IN their re-
specti0e neigh6orhooas They
need not be particular hoao they
aorite 1t, so 1t contains 71eaoS Of q
local character. Send it along
and zoe a0tU shape and draao 1t
up TO maize it locally attroctt0e.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-05-31

THR Garfield Memorial Hospital
was yesterday formally dedicated in.
Washington.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-05-31
PROSPECTUS
or -RE
EVENING CAPITAL

TAI proposes to pursue:
/. 1t is to be a paper indepen-
dent in politics.-more interested
| in the welfare of the whole peo-
pie, than of any mere party,
| fragment or faction and devo-
ted to the interests of the State,
County and City.
2. 1t is to be a "FAMILY PA
PER" in the sense of the
mere phrase of the day-but a
paper replete with instruction,
without tediousness; amusement
without frivolity; and reliable
news, not mere rumor or gossip.
We propose to make it, in
reality, newspaper.
8. An epitome of all the I'M
portaaat events that occur in the
State, County, and in our midst
will find an appropriate place,
and find it speedily. We will,
in fine try to give a panoramic
view of what is going on in other
parts of the country around US.
4. It's editorials will be short,
concise and to the point. They
will strike at abuses wherever
they exist-in National, State,
County or Municipal affairs.
We will endeavor to show to the
people of the State how they
have been governed or misgov-
erned in the past and how they
can right the wrongs in the
future.
S. We will avoid at all times,
mere personalities, but in mott
cling abuses, we shall not hesitate
to point out the sources from
whence they come-directly or
Indirectly.
6. We invite and welcome to
our columns the views of others,
however they may differ from
our own-satisfied that the truth
will come out of the freest and
fullestdiscussion. AS our space
will be necessarily limited, we
will be concise ourselves, and
beg our correspondents to be the
same.
z. We will offer every possible
inducement to advertisers !; but
no one can pay US for inserting
anything ofan improper charac
ter. We shall issue a large
number of the first edition of
the paper, which we shall dis
tribute in every part of the State
and County, for the benefit of our
advertisers, and with the view
of making ourselves known to
the public. In fine, we will try
to do business on business prin-
ciples.
8. The press, in our Judgment,
should be, in fact, a reliable
agency for the dissemination of
truth and right, and such will be
4 ~ -
Huntsville gazette., 1884-08-23
Death of Gen. L. p. Walker.

General L. P. Walker after brief
illness, died at his residence in this
city about 2 o'clock Friday morning
August %, 1884, thus ending a long
and distinguished career. Profound
in the law, eloquent and powerful in
oratory and leader in politics. his
was career which has exerted a
powerful influence in making the his
tory of his day not alone Of our
County and State but .at an impor-
tant epoch that of the Nation. We
have not time now for even a short
sketch of his public acts. At home
the deceased was beloved as a kind
husband and father, and in the COM
munity respected as a useful citizen
The funeral services will take place
at the Episcopal church to-day at
10 o'clock.
Huntsville gazette., 1884-08-23
Educational Meeting.

There will be an educational meet
ing held at Lakeside M. E. Church
next Thursday night, Aug. 2Sth. All
citizens are invited to be present and
to participate. AS the hope of the
country is the proper education of the
people, no one should be Indifferent
but by endeavor and influence con-
tribute to its success.
In order to make the occasion one
ofgreat interest and Importance to the
work, the following persons have been
invited to prepare addresses:
Mrs. Nj l.. Raines, Mrs. DR.. B. E.
Scruggs, Messrs. Sam. Bolden, Byrd
Chapman, Nelson Hendley, VIM. "a.
Castor, H. G. Binford, T. S. Cooper,
Elder Humphrey, and Elder Castor.
The new teacher engaged for the
opening session at Rust Institute,
Prof. John Davidson, graduate of
Aberdeen University, Scotland, is
expected to be present at the meet
ing. Let everybody who can be
present be on hand at an early hour
next Thursday evening.
Huntsville gazette., 1884-08-23
GURLEYS.
Notes on the Churches, Schools and
Crops ThereabOut. Other
Local Items.
GURLrYsvILLE. ALA, Aug. 90

GURLrYsvILLE. ALA, Aug 20.
Crops need rain,
Corn is making we'll.
Cotton prospects are not so good.
There is talk of extending our corpora
ton limits.
Our public school, taught by Mr.. r. c.
Hancock, is open with a large attendance.
The Union picnic given here on the 15h
was successful present seeming to have
enjoyed it. Dancing and base ball playing
monopolized the time.
The exercises Of the Gurleys Acadamy
will take place Thursday and Friday and is
justly anticipated that the occasion will be
a highly interesting one.
Our white citizens are making prepare.
tions to build a fine school house here for
a Normal School. Their example in this
worthy undertaking should be followed by
the colored people.
Rev. S. j. Elliott has just returned from
Meridianville where an earnest revival has
been going on, resulting in seven converts.
After a sermon delivered here Sunday. he
left for Paint Rock to conducta revival
Although our people here appeu to be
backward about education, they are really
making praiseworthy progress. We have
two schools, two Sunday schools and four
churches; SO the children may be profitably
employed every day. The c. NJ. E. Sunday
school is doing well with Mr. A. L. Shep-
herd as Superintendent. 1t has good Ii
brary and the latest Sunday school papers.
The passtime of ball playing is popular.
On the day of the picnic the clippers" of
Brownsbolo, twice victorious over our
"Maingills,' met them third time, but
the third time vas the charm for the Main
gills, they beating the Clippers by score
of 25 to IA. Saturday last. the Reds" our
second nine, defeated the first nine. Score
SO to 25.
On the fifth Sunday in this month the
funerals of deceased members of the family
of Mrs Sallie Scott will be attended here.
Rev. W. S. Battles, of Mt Sterling, Ala, is
expected to be present to assist in the fu-
neral services The friends and acquaint-
ances Of the family are invited to be pres
ent r. G. H.
Huntsville gazette., 1884-08-23
Meridianville Republicans.
Looking for the Great Day.
BLAINE AND LOGAN CLUB Room.
MERIDIANyIILE. Aug. IL. 'S4.

BLAINE AND LOGAN CLUB Room.
MERIDIANvILLE, Aug. II. "a.
Whereas justice to misrepresented eiti-
zens makes it necessary for the voters OF
Meridianville Beat here represented to take
this manner publicly to denounce as mas
liciously false the rumors aaoat affecting
the political constancy of the colored voters
of this Beat; especially the story circulated
against Messrs. w. H. and G. w. Blanken-
ship, charging them with voting or trying
to influence others to vote the Democratic
ticket at the election on the 4tb, therefor.
be it
Resolved, That committee of three be
appointed to wait on one of the late candi-
dates supporte d by US now represented as
circulating the above rumors and ask him
to retract them.
Resolved, That this Club tenders to Mr.
W. 81. Blankenship its sincere thanks for
his magnanimity in supporting the Hon.
w. P. Williams, and the other Indepen-
dent candidates.
Resolved, That we denounce the SANDER
GUS falsehood against the Republican voters
of this Beat, circulated not only by the op-
posite party but by pretended friends
wolves in sleeps clothing.
Resolved, That believing that the color
ed peoples rights are safest in the success
of the Republican party we re-affirm our
devotion to it, and pledge hearty support
by our votes and otherwise to its candidates
for President ond Vice President. Hon.
JAS. G. Blaine and Gen. John A. Logan.
Resolved, That Capt. L. w. Day seems
to be the choice Of the majority of the Re-
pnilicans of this District, for Congress, we
urs him to run and assure him of our cor
dial support. JOHN E. WESLEY,
GENERAL TowNsED, Chairman.
Secretary.
Huntsville gazette., 1884-08-23
Society Chatter.

Sunday School picnic to day at
Brahan's Spring.
An entertainment will be given by
the Pleasure Seekers.
Weddings are scarce now either
with or without cake.
The ladies do not make much use
lof leap year privileges.
There is a small rage for white
hats among the gentlemen.
One interesting matrimonial en-
gagement soon to be happily consum-
mated is in the breeze.
The social character of the Pleas
ure Seekers gathering at Miss M. j.
Bentley's Tuesday night last, was
varied with literary exercises. Mr.,
Pope Mcdaniel read from Whittier,
The Song of Freedom Miss S. 2.
Mastin and DR.. Fearn sang duet
Ear Away" Miss Della Scruggs
read a poem, Mobility of Labor,
and then all were amused by the
comic song, "Flirtation,'' by Misses
Anna R. England and D. L. Scruggs.
Huntsville gazette., 1884-08-23
PERSONAL.

Marshal Kinds is back from Meri-
dian, Miss.
MIR. Chas. Robinson was in the
city Sunday.
Mr.. Thos. Battle was down from
Hayes Store Monday.
Mr.. Allen A. Carter, the talented
young teacher at Bass Station was
among his friends last Saturday and
Sunday.
MIR. Henry Lowenthal, of the Dry
Goods establishment of Herstein &
Lowenthal, has gone East to replen-
tish his shelves.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isham Davis have
been up from Birmingham during
the week enjoying visit among their
old neighbors and friends.
Miss Emma We'll, of the popular
Millinery house of E. & G. We'll has
gone East for the latest fashions.
Prof A. j. Criner, Of Waxaht.chie,
Texas, after pleasant visit to his old
home at New Market, left for Texas
Wednesday night.
Dan Schiffman, the prince of the
Southern Clothing Palace, has gone
East for his Fall stock.
Mr.. Meyer and Miss Rebecca Her-
stein have gone to the Eastern mar
kets to supply the Fall and Winter
whims Of the numerous customers Of
the favorite Millinery Emporium of
Mrs. A. Herstein.
Mr.. H. Z. Binford is at Birming-
ham in the interest of the GAZETTE.
Our friends in the Magic City are in
vited to call on him.
Mr.. Willie Tate is at home after q
long absence.
At Allemania Hall, on last We'd
nesday evening, Miss Rose Marien-
thai became the bride of Mr.. Alcan
Moss, an old Cincinnati boy, entab-
lished in business at Ennis, Texas.
The electric congratulations were
from all parts of the Union and so
numerous as to consume over half an
hour to read. Among the many
guests were Mr.. B. Wise, the grand
father of the bridegroom, a venerable
old gentleman from huntsville, Ala.
who, to Judge from his appearance, is
frisky enough to see and live until the
marriage of his great great grand
children. Gin. Enquirer, dug. 10.