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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-25
Sparks From the smokestack

Railroad news was decidedly scarce to-
day.
The work of smproying the c. r l. &
P. yard goes bravely on.
All trains left the several depots on
time this morning and everyone connect
ed with the railways appeared happy.
The big fence between P L. Cables
residence and the c. r. l. & P yard is
about completed.
Conductor Aud had a good train this
morning on the r. l. & P The travel on
this road is exceedingly good
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-25
Henry

Alderman George W, Henry. the dem
ocratiC candidate for circuit clerk, is evil
IDENTIFY going to make a hot race. People
coming into the city from all parts of the
country report his chances good in their
towns, and from what We have been able
TO learn itlooks as though he would surely
be elected. No man in the county is
better qualified for the position than Mr.
Henry, and being of an accommodating
disposition he would make an excellent
clerk
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-25
Market Report.

Following were the quotations in Chi
cago today: October wheat, 77s; Novem-
Der. 792; December, sig. September corn,
"A; October, 5S; November, 46..; year,
40s Oats, year, 30. Pork, year, $11 92!
October lard, $7.97s; November, $3.50.
October ribs, 5000. Hogs, 1900; light,
$500 to $685.; mixed, S515 to $500
heavy, SIS. So to Sc. 10.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-25
Police PickiuUs,

Charles Gray, better known as Tod,
was fined $40 with costs today for
assaulting young lady named May Sam
ueIs on the street last night
Carl Wistrand was before Justice Crop
per today charged with having been
drunk. He pleaded guilty to the charge
and was fined 50 with costs
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-25
Waddad.

Mr.. VIII E. Lawrence, formerly of this
city, was married last evening to Miss
Nettie Shields, of Moline. At the same
time Mr.. Chas. Fl. Savage and Miss Flor
ence Shields were married. Mr.. Lawrence
is now located in Wichita, Kan, whittier
he and his bride went today.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-25
A Rouser.

Sheriff Reticker, who is in Chicago,
today telegraphed to Deputy Sheriff Silvis
that he had secured speaker, and the
democrats will have one of the grandest
political demonstrations within two weeks
that Rock Island has ever seen or even
dreamt of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-25
3IE lJAlLs ARGUS.
THURSDAY, SEPT, rs, 1884.


The Union Horticultural society, of
Davenport has concluded to continue its
fair for another day, SO it will be open all
day again tomorrow. Remember the
place, Library hall
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-25
NATURALIZATION.

Final papers Thomas Fletcher and
John Pryce, Of Great Britain; Peter E
Flynn, of Sweden; and Charles Mengelin,
of Germany-all residents of Coal Valley.
LICENSED TO WE'D.
Civilian E. Lawrence, of Sedgwick
county, Kansas, and Miss Nettie Shields,
of Moline
Charles II. Savage and Miss Florence
M. Shields, both of Moline.
Clipper Meyer and Miss Augusta r.
KraatZ.
25-Wm. Westenberg and Miss Anna
M. Tennessen, both of Rock Island.
PROBATE
24--Estate of Newton J. Hubbard, de-
ceased. Claim of VIM. Parker allowed
Sale bill filed and approved
Estate of Maria Hubbard, deceased
Sale bill filed and approved
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-25
STAYED.

Strayed from my residence on bluff, the
Twentyfourth street and old Fifth aves
nue., one dark brown mare. viii pay for
her return to 5. L. WATKINS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-25
Comfy Building.

99-Henry Brow to Emma ]. Nagle. C
! lot s, block 9, Rock Island; s., 600
Emma J Nagle to Ellen Housman. same
description; $1,000.
23-Albert Hoist to William Taylor, W
! lot 26. 8, II, 2 W, Webb's subdivision;
S75. Emma Robb to Albert Hollis, same
description; $40.
Mary c. Currey TO Nels Isaackson, lot
10, block 8. Waterman Place, Moline;
81, 400
Gustaf Swanstrom to Caroline II.
Ekstan ct al, pit e1 Sc / 81, IS, 1 c,
81 DOOR
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-25

There are over 6, 1000 untenanted houses
in Havana, Cuba.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-25

DR.. J. w. Stark, Dentist, f722 Second
avenue. d1yr.
The Evening critic., 1884-08-23
WEST WASHINGTON.

Temperature and condition OF wator at 7 q.
m, Great Falls, temperature, rs; condition,
%; receiving reservoir, temperature, 81;
condition at north connection, 27j at south
connection, SO; distributing reservoir, tom
perature, so; condition at inlluent Gatehouse
SO; at enluent gatehouse, 80.
"Tom" Cumberland, for meny years we'll
known ehip carpenter and builder In this se;'
ton, dropped dead suddenly yesterday Mt Oc-
c0quan. The news was telegraphed TO his son
Henry. The body was brought up by rail this
morning, arriving about IL 80, and was taken
TO his sOn's on South Hill. The deceased was
about GO years old.
The late Martin Louder who was buried
yesterday IN baltimore, was for many years u
driver on the washington Georgetown Rail
road and had many friends, delegation OF
whom went ocer TO Baltimore, taking some
hnndsrnle floral gifts from his friends In West
Washington.
Mcssrs. william II. our ckonbush aud Will
lam e. Hall leave for trip to Colton's, on the
Potomac next Monday.
The "Wharr Rats" been unable 10 secure a
game with tho d. O.s, rlthough the latter
has been claiming the amateur championship
OF the Dis rict. Notwithstanding the apparent
unwillpgness Of the ID. OIe, tho "Whart
Rats" Will make another effort FOR u game
next week..
Tho schooners Pobert T. Clark and Everett
webster cleared with coal this morning.
The schooner James s. Lowell, which sank
the TallapoOsa yesterday, ives recently In
West Washington, having brought cargo OF
ice. She waited for some time for a cargo of
coal, but nnaIy had TO leave for Baltimore,
whore she obtained the fatal load.
{ Tho Cleveland and Hendricks Club OF West
Washington held an interC lting meeting last
evening at Goddard's Hall. Tho addresses
were Informal In character and tho meeting
resolved itself into a social exchange OF Vows
upon the prospects.
Henson Perry, a colored man, aged GO years,
died last night Of brain congestion at his resi-
dencc, No. 2717 stoddard street. He Yves we'll
known among the colored people. Ho worked
on the Corcoran Art Gallery whom 1t was built.
Funeral nom Mt. Zion Church tomorrow at
ternCon,
The Evening critic., 1884-08-23
nIEn.

.GALLANT:-on Thursday, tho DIST instant,
Mary a. Gallant, widow OF tho late Edw. Gal
lant,.in the 6Sth year OF her age.
Funeral from hor late residence, l1O7 Sixth
street northwest, on Monday, the 25th Instant
at $3.50 a. m,
AsHFoRD.-on Thursday, August 81, 1881,
at o'clock n. m, Jane Estella, infant daugh-
ter Of II. Q. and Mary E. Ashford, aged
months
FRANKLIN. lon Tuesday, August 20, 1891,
at 0i35 p. M, Samuel FRANKLIN, in the s0sh
year OF his age.
Funeral will take place from his late resi-.
dence, No. i20 II street northwest, on sunday,
at p. m. Friends OF tho family are re-
quested TO attend.
MooRE.-In Ashland, Va, Saturday, August
10, 1884, at 4 '15 o'clock p. M, In tho $50
year OF her age, Mrs. Mary N. Moore, widow OF
tho late James Moore, OF this city, for any
years connected with the United States 'rreas.
ury Department, and sister OF tho late Edward
Decide, OF this city.
Funeral services were held in tho Grace.
street Presbyterian Church, Richmond, Mon.
day, the 1Sth instant.
PARTRIDGE.-At Alviso, Cal, on August 30,
1884, at s o'clock p. M, Mrs. Ellen NJ. Part
ridge, widow OF tho late Captain l.. Ii. Part
ridge, in her 5O!h year, formerly OF this
city.
PEDDICORD.-On August 81, 1881, Rebeccl
Peddicord, aged 10 years.
wEEDEN.-On Thursday, August 81, 1884,
nj q 80 T.. m Emily r., beloved wife or walter
Scott Weeden, aged 80 years.
Funeral will take place from her late resi-.
dence, 1858 Thirtleth street, West washing
tor, at o'clock y. m. on Sunday, August II.
Gone but not forgotten.
wIsE.-on the morning of August % 1881,
daughter OF the lato John Wise, In the 18th
year OF her age.
LoFTUs,-At Drainesville, Va, on the Goth
instant, Edward LOTUS, esq.
Funeral from II. F. Haryey's, No. 02l Sew.
enth street northwest, on Sunday, the Oath, at
o'clock p. m. Interment at GlenwoOd.
The Evening critic., 1884-08-23
THE WASHINGTON CHANNEL.
when Contracts for Dredging Will
He Mnde.

The awards of contracts for the dredging
of Washington channel, filling tho flats
etc., for tho current year will not be made
until Monday.
Colonel Hams has submitted his recon.
mendations, and there is no doubt that the
awards will be made to tho lowest bidders,
already published.
A CRITIC reporter asked Colonel Hams
to-day how he liked the bids aud tho pros.
poet for the years work.
II believe the prospect to be very bright.
| think Washingtonians can congratulate
themselves upon the outlook. The bids
are all low, lower than present rates and
lower than we expected"
Tho bids for the most extensive work,
the dredging Of Washington Channel, is at
about IL cents per cubic yard, just about
half the prc-ent rate This nearly doubles
the amount that we eau accomplish with
this years appropriation, and insures the
ultimate completion Of the project within
the original estimates. This Is certainly q
very important matter, the difference In
cost he's very important bearing upon the
operations"
The reporter inquired what Colonel
Hams thought al out the substitution of
the hydraulic pipe process for the present
dl edge and tramway method.
II have bs en- for two years urging upon
the present contractor the advisablity of
adopting scheme essentially similar to
this hydraulic method" he replie1. 81 be-
lievcd the pipe system to BIO an improve
ment. and TO be in tho interest Of economy,
and drafted the specification so rs to admit
Of it. / think II will work exceedingly
we'll y
The Evening critic., 1884-08-23
WILLIAM s. BROWNS nopY
Recovered Yesterday and Brought
70 Vngninu ton.

Messrs. G. A. Payne, William Schlosser
and George W. Dugan, the committee sent
down yesterday morning on the Lady Of
the Lake by tho American Guard Council,
United Order Of American Mechanics, came
up this morning about 8 o'clock from
Chapel Point with the body of the late
William S. Brown, who was drowned last
Monday morning down the river. The
party came by rail. Tho body was found
buried in temporary grave made of two
empty barrels covered with dirt. The coro-
ncrs inquest yesterday afternoon rendered
verdict in accordance with the published
facts. The body was SO eaten and decom-
posed as to be scarcely recognizable. The
funeral occurs tomorrow at 4 p. m. from
Markct.Housc Hall, tho lodgeroom of the
order.
The Evening critic., 1884-08-23
Making Money Twice.


INIIWTtTWTIH NITIs
Perch grower-Mar'ng money? VOL,
should say go. Me and the boys arc lust roll.
ing up the ccsh at O lively rate, can tell you.
have seven Eors, Just rs lne mon as you ever
mrking us all rich,
v'sltor-They clip you to gather tho crop,
suppose
"No, indeed; there would be no great profit
in that. You see gave them an education
and they live in the ci.y, That Ia how we mako
so much money on our peach crop"
Oh understand. They take charge of
IT end sell 1t 20 us 10 save intervening com.
MISSIONS"
sa"No, street Commissions don't amount to
farm, do youY"
"Then now In tho world do you and your
sons gain so much money out OF each crop?"
"Wel', tho fact 10, rni5o peaches and my
sors are city Doctors"
The Evening critic., 1884-08-23
Meeting of Anchor Lodge.

Anchor Lodge, l. o. G.. T., met at German
Hall list evening. A committee of three
was appointed by the w. c. on an enter
tainmcnt to be given by the lodge on the
list meotipg-night in September the 26th).
For tho good of the ORDER spirited dis
cussion was enjoyed on tho question, "How
to Protect the Family from tho Extrava-
gsnce of its Head, by his Fondness for
Drink" which was participated in by
Brothers Poler Garfield, Dony, Cheeks,
Tenpoy and Sister Spcrry; solo aud chorus
by Sister Yost aud Brother Tenney and
Sister Hallowell; reading by w. Chaplain
Wright; remarks by Brother Harris, of
Star of Hope Lodge; solos by Mrs. +. p. Hal.
lowell and Mrs. j. II. Dony.
The Evening critic., 1884-08-23
PERTINENT PARAGRAPHS.

GEORGE A. ARNOLD aud James A. Nc
Dowell were each fined $40 by Judge Mills to-.
day for fast driving.
To WIFE of John II. Wood of 25 Fifth
street northeast, q boy, born on the 10Th In
slant, whose weight was 81 pounds.
THE New York Truth says: ut will DO
seen from our Long Branch dispatches that
tho Washington Light Infantry hlled them
selves with CLANS and covered themselves
with gloly at tho Jersey Newport yesterday
and last night. Tho Capital is safe.
JOHN Il. FINN charged Edward White
and Charles Walter with stealing buggy be-
longing TO him. The case was heard before
Judge Mills this morning and tho defendants
complaining witness loaned tho buggy to both
parties.
The Evening critic., 1884-08-23
THE MCPHERSON STATUE.
A Suitable Inscription on the Granite
Bnse.

The Army Of the Tennessee, at its recent
reunion, adopted resolution, on motion of
ex-secretary of War Belknap, requesting
the Commissioner of Public Buildings and
Grounds, Colonel A. f. Rockwell, to have q
suitable inscription placed upon the granite
base of the Mcpherson statue in this city.
In accordance with this request Colonel
Rockwell has ordered tho inscription,
"Major-General James 3. Mcpherson, At
lanta, July 90, 1884, to DO cut upon the
west front, and Erected by his Comrades
of the Society of the Army of the Tennes-
seep upon the east front"
The Evening critic., 1884-08-23
The Republican Candidate for Gov
ernOr of Connecticut.

The nomination OF Henry d. Harrison for
Governor OF Connecticut receives the unanl
nous approval OF the Republicans OF that
nouncement TO tho whole country TINT Oonnec-
lieut. is no longer IN tho doubtful column.
Democrats have been praying for discord in
The Republican Convention, and above all for
the defeat OF tho strongest candidate In the
State, but they were compelled instead TO see
gathering OF earnest men uniting with on.
thusiasm upon q man whom both parties
honor for his great ability and spotiess char
ncter, In tho determination TO roll up a splen-
did majority for the State ana National tickets
The Evening critic., 1884-08-23
what il IL Humanitarian.


How often people uso words In writing end
in conversation OF which they do not Fpow tho
real meaning. A peculler instance OF this oc
cul red In a recent letter In the STANDARD itom
ia col respondent In )me. "He speaks OF "Hu
manitarian" sympathy" draw attention TO
lhis, a clend or mlno having sa'd that tho
word Standardization was wrongly usoi In the
lesier, several highly educated people present
lnsisted that II WIS perfectly correct. Whom,
however, they referred to u dictionRI !, they
were oil aUmowhat surprised to INA that the
only meaning given for humanitarian" w"s
Zone who denies the divinity OF Christ, assert
msny OF my readers knew up to now the moan.
ing OF tho word?
The Evening critic., 1884-08-23
PERSONAL POINTS.

Mr.. JOHN L. HECK, tho popular fore
man OF the Interior Department Branch OF the
Government Printing ONCE, has returned
from his extended trip through Minnesota ANA
Wisconsin, much improved In health,
MIR. o. p. BURDETTE, the popular
dealer In gents furrishirg goods, loft this
lantic City. on his homewerd trlp no Will
teke IN business aud DO prepared for our az.
tive fall tralh.
The Evening critic., 1884-08-23
Perfectly Competent.

thIIhutiphlh VAIL
Great Edltor-I think 1t best quietly TO is.
more Clevelands record. Just give me good
article on the adyen'lges OF FREQ trade IN.
stead.
New Hand.-Free Tradel Well, to tell the
truth, sir, do not think am competent 70
deal with that subject.
"And why, pray 2"
~ am not familiar with the facts"
"WhO vents facts? Fe ITS are Just the things
We ve got to steer clear Of"
The Evening critic., 1884-08-23

Tho Italian authorities are said to have
lately insisted on dlslniectng two railroad
cars which arrived AZ Chiasso, one laden with
GGhloliue OF limo, the other with carbollc acid.
me result OF the dlslnfectlon on those mate.
rlals is matter only OF conjecture.
$50 not water 10 a great cure, Is it2 Well,
snahl let eny OF my boarders get sick for
want OF mat medicine. Just put another gal-
Ion OF not water In that oyster soup, Maria,
and guoas you had better take out that oys.
ter now-it might BIO too rich"
The antl.tobacco party has q Hboom" Tho
clerk OF Washington Market, New York, has
lust died from the excessive use OF tobacco.
The Evening critic., 1884-08-23

For far away, DER q sunny sea,
Sails treasure vessel, aud all Is niue.
l see the ripples that fall away,
AS she cleaves the azure waves before;
And nearer, nearer, day by day,
Draws the happy hour whom she comes TO
shore.
Tho next Qhe 172d) Grand Monthly Draw.
Ing OF the Louisiana State Lottery, at New
Orleans, La, on Tuesday, September 8, whom
S2G5,500 will be her freight. Got all In
In.
The Evening critic., 1884-08-23
Yea, iIendrioks Secs IaIs DUTY.

governor Hendricks," says tho Albany
TiMts, 'connnes himself TO one simple duty
te'ore him. He says In few words, II ac-
cept, believe III the truth OF the platform,
md Will endeavor to perform my duties as
true prlnclple.' There was no need for him 10
say any more. His history and record speak for
him more powerfully than Words" SO thoy do,
although Mr. Curtis words spoke very power.
fully when he said that Mr.. Hendricks was
tan ally Of the debauchery OF tho public mind
aud conscience" a traitor and friend Of lpan-
Cial dishOnor.
The Evening critic., 1884-08-23
Something Lacking.

hilaCelpfia Call.
Baker-YCs, mum; now put my name on my
bread TO prevent my rivals from Initiating my
loaves and getting my custom.
Housekeepcr-A wlso precautlon. But was
the bread you left here yesterday genuine.
oh, yes, num-"
"rhen would suggest that you add somo
thing beside your name to the loaves."
Certainly, mum, II you say 80. What is IT."
The Evening critic., 1884-08-23
THE DUPONT STATUE.
when IL VIII probably Reach Hero.

Col. Rockwell is Informed that the statue
of Admiral Dupont is being cast at tho
New York bronze foundry, will probably
be cent to this city in September and placed
in position for unwilling in October. No
programme has as yet been arranged for
the unwilling ceremonies, but they will be
performed after the usual manner, and &C.
companied by a suitable naval demonstra-
ton etc
The Evening critic., 1884-08-23
PROPOSALS.


DEAHwHs.ElNS6a1 OF IL IL A 5NIhiH a Isll
sealed proposals. will be received ut this Onlce
until ~ m. OF the 80th day of August. 1881, for
furnishing delivering and setting Ia place, com.
plete, new Marble Filings for the reconstruction
OF the South wing OF the Interior Department
building, In accordance with drawings and specl.
hcatiOns which may be seen at the Architects
office in this building.
The right to reject any or all bids, or to waive
defects, VI II be deemed In the interest of tho Gov
eminent 10 do 80, In reserved.
Blank forms OF proposals and any additional
Information may be obtained on application to
Cluss q Shuttle, architects -
NJ. T.. JOSLYN,
au2neo3t Acting Serretarv
The Evening critic., 1884-08-23
AUCIIOH aALES.
i1TTMOMAs DOwLIN0, Xuci iiGiHcer.1

To"N' "o" hNo' N"o''0H'FF'
by virtue of deed of trust, dated the 9th day OF
June, a. ID. 1883, and duly recorded In iber LOG,
folio 90 ct seq. ana by request ofthe party secured
thereby, Will sell at public auction, on MON.
DAY, August rs, 1884, at o'clock y. M, In front
of the premises, lot numbered 60, OF Robert IT,
BOston's subdivision of original lot numbered one
~, in square numbered 1872, together with O.
the improvements thereon, In the city of Hill
Washington. District OF Columbia, subject to "a
deed OF trust to secure $500.
Terms OF Sale--All OF the purchase money in
cash. a deposit oft5o to be made on day OF sale
- ~ WILLIAM e. MATTHEW'S, Trustee,
aui3 eod6ds 52i Sth 81.
The above sale !, postponed until wEDNES.
DAY, August "a, 1854, same hour and place.
WILLIAM E. MATTHEW'S,
The Evening critic., 1884-08-23
Another Tune.

Burdette In Brooklyn Eagle.
"what do You call your dog, GeorgieY
9aked the visitor pier sanity,
"pHHlm," said Georgia.
That's funny name for dog" the caller
said. "Why do you olll It Psalm2"
And tho hoy explained that no did go be.
CAUSE the dog VIZ sn't O HYMN.
The Evening critic., 1884-08-23
foR RsNT-Mlsceilnneons.

EoR RENT-TO A CATERER. A VERY
II oesirably situated kitchen and dning-room
after Sept. /; now occupied by caterer; none but
experienced parties and flrst-clas cooks need
apply. Call until sep. at 5O7 18th at. n. W., when
location will be shown. au230tt
The Evening critic., 1884-08-23
whyuc wnn,s D,yorce.

James W. Johnson, by his attorneys, Messrs.
Hewlett and Shea, hes entered suit for divorce
IRON his wife, Susannah Johnson. They were
married In 1865, and tho complainant alleges
desertion as his rePsons for esEing for u d.
yOrCe,
The Evening critic., 1884-08-23
TraIuioS u ChiId.


LoWel llhth'
Before placing John A., jr, at West Point
General Logan said to him, solemnly; "MY
son, don't never swear"
The Evening critic., 1884-08-23

Rear.Admlral Wells he's telegraphed 10 tho
Acting Secretal I OF the Navy announcing the
arrival ut Portsmouth, N. H., OF the steamer
Galena from Key West. case OF yellow fever
having occurred on the vessel, she we > stopped
In the lower harbor, and the health autnoil.
ties sent down TO examine her.
The Evening critic., 1884-08-23

hhtr's. Collars aud Cuns Done UP,
equal to new at Morgan's Steam Laundry. Low
ste prices.
The Evening critic., 1884-08-23
Dining by square anal Compass.

Az L. lllDuHes
himself rules for chewing food. Thirty.two
bites were 70 be given TO eeok mouthful OF
meat, certain less numbers to fish, bread, ETC.,
etc. These rules he hes since closely adhered
To- and he has trained his children - do tho
same,
The Evening critic., 1884-08-23
wARTED--S ,tuahons--Femaie.

Advertisements Of lines under the head OF
nations Wanted are Inserted times frco.
The Evening critic., 1884-08-23

Last night a coaloil lamp exploded In tho
house Of q colored woman named Sallie Il.
Reed, In Hillsdale, burning her badly about
the head and fP 20.
The Evening critic., 1884-08-23
FINANCIAL.


The following observations OF the transac.
tions Ia the financial market today, together
furnished by the banking. house OF II. d.
Cooke, Ir., & Co., 1429 street, Washington,
The Evening critic., 1884-08-23
A TLANTIC CITY.

a INN0 ~
EXPRESS TRAINS ARE RUN THROUGH
WITHOUT STOPS,
IN 80 nIINUTAi5.
VIA
Camden IL Atlantic II. West Jersey X. Il. from
H., from station foot Station foot of Market
OF Vine street. street.
Passengers from Washington will take the
through trains OF the Baltimore II Potomac Rail-
road TO Philadelphia, arriving at the New Broad
Street Station OF the PenLsy lvania Railroad,
where the streetcarB will convey passengers
direct to the We5t Jersey Railroad Station, aud
Union Transfer coaches connect direct TO the sta
ton of the Camden q Atlantic Railroad.
For through tickets, baggage checks and full
information apply as follows
NORTHEAST COR. I8TH ST. Il PENN. AVE
STATION BALTIMORE & POTOMAC R.R.
J. r. WOOD.
CHARLES 10. PuGHi
General Manager. Iel0-2m
The Evening critic., 1884-08-23
Closing Prices I'm Chicago.

CHICAGO, Aug. 23.--wheat closed lk6lHc.
lNSTsTssptsIm1eSr Gs%c 9,GtS69r 39s
August, 52lAc.; September, 52c. bid October,
509sc. Oats steady-25c. August 25lsc. Sop.
tember: 2besc. october. Lard easier-AuEust,
$7b7lAi September, S7.67ih; October, $7.05.
Pork dnll at S27, August and September.
The Evening critic., 1884-08-23
CONTRACTS AWARDED
by the District Commissioners Il


The District Commissioners have awarded
contracts as follows Por tho new school.
house on street, between Thirteenth and
Fourteenth, Frank Baldwin, at $i5, 7sD00;
engine-house on II street, between Ninth
and Tenth, to Columbus Thomas, at 1910;
furnishing Cdst-ron water pipes, A. ii. Nc.
Neal; fre.plugs, water.Qtes and boxes, to
John NJ. McCelland.