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The Evening critic., 1884-09-06
ALLEGED BAD MEN
Who Are Supposed 10 Have Been
DepredatiDg ON Navy Department
waste Paper.

Who Are Supposed 10 Have Been
Depredating ON Navy Department
WASTE Paper.
Detective Block has arrested two men
named Goodacre and Wilson, one laborer
and the other a messenger in the Navy De-
partment, for alleged thefts Of waste paper
and damaged and condemned charts from
the photographic Office of the Navy De-
partment.
An elevator conductor gave the informa.
tion upon which the arrests were made, re-
porting that he saw the two men in room
after Office hours bundling up tho damaged
maps, and heard one remark that they had
as much as they could take that evening.
II appears that the men have for some
time past been purch asing the waste paper
Of the bureau with Wow to realizing n
profit from its sale, but they had mover be-
fore been suspected Of wrong doing.
Rumors were current at the Department
to-day that others must have been impli-
Gated In the alleged thefts, ETC., and that one
of tho men would turn States evidence.
There was apparently no authority for these
reports, and 1t was generally thought that
the suspicious circumstances would be sat-
isfactorily explained.
This morning Goodacre was released on
5000 bail. Wilson Is still in custody of the
police. He refused to make any statement
even to counsel.
Detective Block has been at the depart
ment all day investigating the case and try
ing to learn the extent of the embezzlement.
A Carload of Plumber Recovered.
Detective Block this afternoon recovered
about CARLOAD of torn charts and waste
paper from tho junk store Of Mr.. Honeu-
meyer and had II hauled to Police Head
quarters. He says that he is informed that
stoves and carpets have been stolen but he
has no proof of IL yet.
The Evening critic., 1884-09-06
WEST WASHINGTON.

Temperature and condition OF water at
2 a. M: Great Falls, temperature, IS; condi.
lion, SO; receiving reservoir, temperature,
So condition at north connection, SO; south
connection, SO; distributing reservoir, TEN.
perature, 70; condition at infiuent gatehouse
80; at eflluent gatehouse, SO.
AS Charles Frlssell was standing on Bridge
street, near High, this noon, he observed a tail
young man apparently from the country
standing irresolutely In front OF John III.
Smoot Il Sons dry goods store feeling some
calico displayed outside tho door. In min
ute or two he saw the man coolly pick up a
bolt OF the cloth and put It under his arm,
shortly after moving on TO the next store. Mr..
Frissell watched the fellow for some moments,
but he showed no sign OF q wish to make way
with the goods. Mr.. Frissel informed the
proprietors OF the store, and OfIlcer Grafton
Harper was requested TO arrest the man
which was promptly done, and he was taken to
the statlon.house.
When taken there he did not deny taking
the goods, saying that he did not know how he
obtained them. The man was not much under
the influence OF liquor, as he could walk
straight and spoke gliply enough. He pro.
tested that no did not intend to steal the
goods, and did not know how they came in his
possession. He said his name was John W.
Mitchell, and that he was employed on one OF
the boats now being unloaded. He appeared
like very simple, tnofrensive fellow, who
would have no wish to wrong another. He
was locked up, however. The case Is a strange
one.
The boat L. Lyons whiting arrived with
$500 bushels wheat. Little coal is being re.
ceiyed. No vessels are arriving.
The Evening critic., 1884-09-06
Left.handed Men wanted.

milwaukee sentinel.
"Is there q left-handed barber in this shop?'
asked n man as he walked into q tonsorial es-
Enlistment on Grand Avenue early in the
week.
1--WE have one, sir. Take chair"
reporter watched the strange customer as
the left.handed knight OF the brush scraped
his chin, but could not discover anything Diff
ferent from the manipulation OF a right-handed
man, but there was, Just the same, and here
II is:
"You see," said the boss barber, "when a
man is shaved all the lime by a right.handed
barber the beard is pushed over toward the
right, and whom It grows oat It looks like u
lopsided map. The left.handed barber coun.
teracts this tendency and the roots are d.
rected in the way they should go. A left :
handed barber is new wrinkle. but he Is a
good thing to have in the house."
Yesterday two blacksmiths were conversing
In south Side saloon on the relative abilities
OF two helpers.
slim Is good enough man, but he can't use
his left hand"
"You see" said the speaker In response to
the reporters query, "blacksmith's helpers
have 10 stand on both sides of a forge, and
while one strikes right handed the other hits
with the left. II man can't hit straight
with his left he's no good"
The Evening critic., 1884-09-06
Conducive 10 Health.

Rich Doctors daughter-I cannot SEQ whv
you should object TO Mr.. Nicefellow. He is
as near perfection as man can ever be.
Rich DoctOr-I have not word TO say against
his character, my pet. He Is man OF nne
attachments, But you must remember that
you are accustomed TO a life OF luxury, while
he 10 struggling writer, entirely dependent
on his literary work for his bread. The mo-
ment he is taken sick his small income Will
stop, and you know he does not look very ro-
bust.
"You forget, pa, that only last week you
were examining mortality statistics, and you
said thai literary men, as q rule, were very
lopg-lived."
"True, had forgotten that. There Is moth
Ing 80 conducive 10 health as simple and fru-
gal diet. Marry him II you want to-"
She concluded she wouldn't,
The Evening critic., 1884-09-06
a PANIC IN OIL,
which Causes Much Excitement ia
the Pittsburgh Marriott.

PITTSBURGH, Pa, Sept. 6.-Tho oil market
showed further eigns OF weakening on the
opening to-day, and within few minutes
values shrunk to x OF q cent below yesterdays
close The opening figure was S5R,, and at
1 80 p. m. the market was splritless at 96c.
Immediately following this panic set In
and within half on hour tho market had drop.
ped from SO to below the 70.cent line.
The fret intimhtion OF weakness was the
heavy selling by New York and OIL City par
ties.
The scene on tho floor hero was indeed tor
rible. There was, however, q noticeable alb.
sence OF the noise that usually attends such
such sudden reactions OF the market. The
trade Instead expressed It's feelings by way OF
blanchod faces and expressive countenauces
that told volumes OF the heavy etrain on the
mind as values shrunk cent at q time, with
scarcely q transaction to record.
As usual OF late but few Pittsburgh brokers
took ipart In the movement, standing Idly by
Wondering where the market would mud
resting place. At $3.50 p. M, tho market was
feyerieh at Tx bid.
The Evening critic., 1884-09-06
PERSONAL POINTS.

CAPTAIN ScHLEY is an excellent
French scholar.
-MRs. BRADY, wife of General Thomas
j. Brady, is still seriously Ill at the home OF
her parents In Muncie, Ind.
REV. DIR. HUNTLEY, pastor Of the Me-
tropolitan NJ. Il. Church, as Chaplain OF the
Senate, is in Rhode Island attending the fu.
neral OF the late Senator Anthony.
MR.. w. w. CoRcoRAN, tho Washing
ington philanthropist, Is now upward OF 81
years OF age, and Is yet strong aud vigorous.
He has grown somewhat peculiar, however,
about his eating, never touching anything not
prepared by his own cook, or coming from his
his home at lunch time, he c&rriea. aeffoarty
luncheon with him, which heHaEss out and
Y. Tribune. ssfT
CHILDREN.Ss ei5thing. Eiseman Bros, Sew
enth anlrIEBtreets.
The Evening critic., 1884-09-06
RudeIY DIspelIed.


Young lady In dry goods store (she has lust
returned from the country)-l would ike 10
look at some dress goods.
clerk (who has Just returned from tho
country also, and who met young lady under
quite different circumstancesY - An, YES.
Young lady-Stci
Olerk-Ah Recently returned from Sara
Young lady-Sirli
olerk-Ah-er- had tho pleasure of meet.
ing
Young lady-Sirlil
Clerk-Ah dress goods. Yo', madam. stop
this way, pleAse.
The Evening critic., 1884-09-06
A DemOraiized Lion.



The demoralizing eject OF captivity even
upon the king OF beasts was sadly exemplired
at the geological Gardens or Posen the other
day. tine lion walked out OF the door, which
stead Of roaring about to devour the specta.
tors, jumped up to the top OF tree. The
branch broke and the lion fell ana stunned
himself Then he was shut up again. Pro.
longed imprisonment had no doubt muddled
the poor creatures mind until he was not sure
whether he was monkey or a bird.
The Evening critic., 1884-09-06
WHY Was paws ResoryedY

JeI Davis characterizes the policy OF our
Government In paying pensions only TO the
families OF those who fought, bled and die
for the Union as "offensive favoritlsm."
word in your ear Mr.. Davis-not necessarily
for publication. Thousands upon thousands
Of the American people believe that the worst
Of this country since the landing OF the Phi.
grims was not unconneoted with the refusal OF
our Government 10 assign a certain "sour
apple tree" TO special service.
The Evening critic., 1884-09-06
Melons, Heat and a Picnic.


Davidson County farmer planted four
acres In watermelons. BY the time his melons
were ripe the market had dropped to rutnou 8
figures. Adjoining his melon patch is a beau
tiful grove. He gave picnic aud allowed no
water TO be brought ON tho promises. A largo
crowd gathered under the friendly shade OF
the trees. The day was hot, and the people
thlrsted, but no water was In sight. In the
midst OF this agonizing state OF aifairs the far.
mer rushed his melons In on the grounds, and
they went on Ike hot cakes az nigh prices.
The Evening critic., 1884-09-06

The cole object OF the Queens recent visit to
OF the Albert Memorial In Kensington Gar.
dens. 1t had been reported TO her that the
enjoy OF the Prince ana the decorative work OF
inc memorial were suffering from the exposure
TO the spot very early in the morning, before
Hensington was out, and seeing tho destruc.
that the statue should be regilt ana the or.
nato surroundings renewed. This has been
done, and II looks remarkably like a brazen
The Evening critic., 1884-09-06
SHE GOT THE SPIRIT
And wns Robbed while Under Its
Influence

Eliza Thomas, an excitable colored woman
swore out warrant against Lena Tibby,
also colored, at the Police Court this after
noon.
She said the other day at tho camp meet
ing on Good Hope Hill, above Uniontown,
she got tho Spirit, and got happy, an shout.
ed an shouted uutil sho tainted, and when
they was 'tendin' her, Liza Tibbs stole her
pocketbook and $3.50 out of her dress.
The Evening critic., 1884-09-06
His Great Peril.

Philadelphia Call
Very Big Doy-Please, Miss Blank, don't
think father would like TO have me kept In
after school.
Pretty Young Teacher-why not II he knows
II is for breaking the rules2"
She let him or,
The Evening critic., 1884-09-06
Had Enough.


Philadelphia Call.
Mr.. winks-Jane, have you fed the dog this
morning.
Mrs. winks-No; he doesn't need any.
thing.
"Why, / have not given him any meat since
yesterday morning; have your"
mo, but one of Maria's fellers called last
The Evening critic., 1884-09-06

CHICAGO, Sept. 6.-Wheat closed 3s()7sc
77asc.; October, 791sc. Corn, Il &c. higher, for
september and October; September 56Ac.
October, 531sc. Oats &c. lower, September,
25l2, October, 257s. Pork lower at $1S for Sep.
TENDER and October. Lard, SC. lower; Sep.
TENDER $3.50; october, $7.37ia.
The Evening critic., 1884-09-06

The report OF the Treedmens Hospital was
received to-day at the Interior Department.
II shows that the following inmates were
admitted during the month of August: White
malice, 80; colored males, "a; white females,
B; colored females, az,
The Evening critic., 1884-09-06
CHILDREN,s ssfSthfng. Elseman Bros, Sew
enth apls1sBtreets.
lEeatre Comique summer Garden.

Tonight Eddie Snelbaker has benefit. Ono
hundred volunteers will appear. Eddie is
popular with the patrons OF this house and
tremendous gathering Will, no doubt, assem-.
Bile ut the Comique tonight. A glove fight
concludes the entertainment.
The Evening critic., 1884-09-06
.TOMN SHERMAN a co.,
TRusTgEs SALE OF IMPROVED PROPER

NO, 20 ST. N. II.
by virtue Of a deed of trust dated September 81
A; ID. 1876, and duly recorded in lber No. S2S,
folio 40. one OF the land records OF the District
OF Columbia, and by order of the Supreme Court
OF said District passed in equity, cause No. sS95,
Will sell, as surviving trustee Mt public auction,
In front Of the premises, on MONDAY, SEP.
TENDER s, 1884, at O'CLOCK p. M, the follow.
ing-described real estate. situate In the city OF
Washington, District of Columbia. to witt All
that piece and parcel OF ground knewn and :
distinguished on the plat or plan efsaid city ma
as and being lot lettered l., in Il. II. Warners Eai
recorded subdivision OF lots In square numbered
six hundred and sixty.nine [G6gl, together with
the improvements, &c.
Terms Of sale: 0ne-third cash balance In three
equal payments. payable In 6, IL and IS months
after date with Interest at the rate Of six 10y per
cent. per annum from day OF sale, to be secured
by deed OF trust on property sold, or all cash,
at option Of purchaser. A deposit OF $50 required
on day OF sale. Ifterms Of sale are not complied
with within five days from day of sale the trus.
tee reserves the right. TO resell at the risk aud
cost OF defaultlng purchaser after five days nd
vertisement. All conveyancing and recording Mt
purchasers cost.
ANDREW b. DUVALL,
au2S.d&ds Surviving Trustee.
The Evening critic., 1884-09-06
FINANCIAL.
To.day,s stock Quotations.

The following observations OF the transac
lions In the financial market to day, together
furnished by tho banking. house OF II. ID.
Cooke, IT,, Co., 1920 street, Washington,
The Evening critic., 1884-09-06
SPECIAL NOTICES.

H<SSn RALLY! RALLY! THE WORK
- iDgmen's National Blaine and Logan
Club hold grand rally at Odeon Hall, "a and
Pa. ave, n. W., Saturday evening. September 0, ut
SIP. m. speaking by Hon. A. NJ. Clapp Hon.
VIM. Lawrence, Robert NJ. Reynolds and others.
Music by the 9lee Club, Messrs. Forseman, Fen.
nell, Crump, Smith. A special Invitation Is ex-
~
The Evening critic., 1884-09-06

Water is twenty-five cents per barrel and
ml,k nity cents per gallon In Lordsburg,
The Evening critic., 1884-09-06
FOE EXCHANGE.

VXTANTED-To EXCHANGE NEW sToVEs
w for old ones nj Buffers Stove Exchange,
Sor. 9th and X; smoky chimnoys cured or no
pay stoves exchanged for groceries; old stoves
bought. e.
The Evening critic., 1884-09-06
AUCTION SALES.
.JOnN sMERmAN, ''''.'-N>>'N>v''
~ Aucfiouccf

.TOnN SHERMAN,
" Auctionccr.
TRusTEE'S SALE OF IMPROVED PROP.
ERTY.
BY virtue of deed of trust dated July 49, A, ID,
1854, and duly recorded In liber 1855, folio M oil
NE land records Of the District OF Columbia, at
me written request Of the holder ofthe note -
In the payment thereof, the undersigned sur. klsI
Nlylng trustee Will oner for sale at public auction
IN front OF the premises, on MONDAY SIrP.
ThMBER 10, 1854, at 4 o'clock y, M, subdivision
lois NOS 10 and 10 In square No. lA, each OF said
lots fronting 20 feet on Nineteenth street and
having depth of 100 feet,with comfortable frame
dwelling-house and improvements thereon.
Terms OF sale. One. half cash, balance in 0 and
IL months with interest at per cent, secured ON
property aold 800 to be Deposited at lane OF sale
II terms of sale are not compiled with within 7
day Is, the trustee reserves the right to resell the
property at the risk ana cost OF the defiultlng
purchaser.
BUSHRoD ROBINSON,
Hei.td SurvivInp Truatsa
The Evening critic., 1884-09-06
A Lone Chance,

san Francisco News Letter
-, The ], o. takes or his hat to Miss HUM.
THIS lady says "a woman has but ons plssl.
bility OF happiness In this world"
"rhank you, Miss Hume; thank You. Bat
VINO told you that We were unmarrledT
Or. dluseppina Cltani has passed brilliant
examination In medicine at tho Uulverslty OF
bologna, and goes upon record "ds tho nrs.
woman IN italy" 40 runs the account, "tO DO.
come brother OF Hippocratee."
The Evening critic., 1884-09-06
ADDIRON DAY

PRACTICAL UNDERTAKEN ANDOA BINHT
MAKER.
Ready,mAde Cofins, Baskets and shrouds, No,
Mass. ave. N, W. Orders promptly executed Al
reasonable rates mi
B. F. HARVEY, UNDERTAKEN,
e2I SEVENTH STREET NORTHWEST.
Nhe public Is respectfully notified that am no
longer AZ pS2 ST., bnt 82l Seventh street n. W,
Make no mistake. " r. HARVEY "
The Evening critic., 1884-09-06
BUSHROD ROBINSON,
sei.td Surviving Trustee,
DUNcANsON BROS ,:s. Asa y" .Is

- Corner 9th and d sts. n W.
will sell for account Of NV, Fitzgerald, TO the
highest bidder, at public auction, at 1 O'clock
SEPTEMBER 9Th. 1854, ut above named auction
rooms, note OF the Palm Paper Company of the
q, 1883, and payable ON demand 70 the order OF n
w. fitzgerald, at The Citizens National Bank or
washington, D. o. Terms-Cash
sepZ-3t b. II, WARMER
The Evening critic., 1884-09-06

Fare, round trip 10 either place,...... 50 cents.
Children under u yeAra ofnge. .......... 2 centa
The Evening critic., 1884-09-06
BOARDING.

MEALS SERVED TO FAMILIES AND
WI others at all hours bya hrst-class caterer
nj g2l New York ave n W. se3
FINHE La PIERRE, 8. W. CORNER OF 10th
Il and II Streets and the LOchiel, 6i2 9th al n
W., with pleasant rooms and good board, ARE
recommended TO permanent and transient
hoarders, iyl2
The Evening critic., 1884-09-06

The stsamer JANE MosELEY EssI
will continue until further notice to-
run TO BlackistonB Island daily, with the exc
cention OF Fridays and Saturdays and takes pRs-
stngers Tor Colonial Beach on every trip, omit
ting Wednesdays.
The Evening critic., 1884-09-06
Name.

Chicago Grain ana Provision Fu-
lures.
The following summary by D. X. Plain &
Co., st. Cloud building, Ninth and L streets,
shows the course OF the Chicago produce mar
ket up TO one d. m. to-day:
The Evening critic., 1884-09-06

EXCURSIONS.

g ELECT FAMILY ExCURsIONs
TO BLAcKIsToN's ISLAND AND COLONIAL
BEACH.
The Evening critic., 1884-09-06

DROFESSOR ELDON's DANCING
Il classes will be resumed Saturday, September
49, II a. m. and 1880 p M, Mt 1904 st. n. W., Mon
day. September is, $3.50 and 1880 p. m at Third st.
and Pennsylvania avenue southeast. Rebate of
twenty i've per cent. on above dates. Send for
circulars. an25-tf
The Evening critic., 1884-09-06
Az NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

OFFICE OF COLLECTOR OF TAXES
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
WASHINGTON. Sept. 2, 1854.
Taxpayers are hereby notified that the pamph.
let containing the list of unpaid taxes for the year
ending June 90 1884, and other assessments pre-.
viously due aud In arrears, has been printed, and
that copy thereof will be delivered TO any tax
layer applying therefor at this office, provided
by act of Congress approved March 3, 1877.
By order Of Commissioners OF District OF Co.
lumha.
Attest: JOHN T. COOK,
st52aw3w Collector OF Taxes, II. u.
The Evening critic., 1884-09-06
FRED. w. EVANS
DINING ROOMS
GIG F Street Northwest.
ha1 fnr

GUNNER: FROM THE JOURNAL OF
- Henry ID, ThoreAu.
9uenn, Auat Serena. one summer By Blanche
Willis Howard.
A Jolly summer, Mothers in Council.
Standard. Lovells and Seaside Libraries
Commercial and Fine Stationery,
ht6-lm &c. PURSELL, as 9th st, n. w,
The Evening critic., 1884-09-06

DRoF. Philips. MEMBER OF THE MA
i tional Association of Teachers Of Dancing
Of the United States and Canada, agent for the
Sept. l6, at p. m, at st. Josephs Hail. cor 9Th
and SITS; n. W. Monday, Sept; s, at $3.50 and 100
schools will be opened with soirees on the above
dates at 8 D. m Invitations to be had at the
halls or ii3 Mass. ave. n. W. Send for circulars
The Evening critic., 1884-09-06
HOUSES FOR RENT.
STORES, SC.


In Aumb 70 suit NJ per cent.
on my boeEs For nun list cali Al once Sr 6uIs.
tina issued on LIST and 18th. M
The Evening critic., 1884-09-06
URDERTAKERS.

JOSEPH O. LEE.
Formerly OF Henry Lees sons,
UNDERTAKEN,
New and commodlous wAreroom No 325 Penn
ave, northwest. Residence on premises. fei /
The Evening critic., 1884-09-06

MT. VERMONT MT. VERMONT
STEAMER W. W. CoRCoRAN .Rffssas2zElr
Leaves Seyenth.street wharf daily, except Sum
day, for Mt Vernon ut 10 o'clock q. M; returning,
reaches Washington about $3.50 y. m.
L. L. BLAKE, Captain.
HOMES BUSINESS SCHOOL, hl7 zLh At
The Evening critic., 1884-09-06

Moseley leaves Bixth.street wharf at 0 q.
IN. sharp. Passengers for Colonial Beach on
Sundays VIII be landed a. Classic Shore,
The Evening critic., 1884-09-06
PERSONAL.

M CUNNINGHAM, HALTER,
lNls Respectfully notifies his old patrons and
lne Iupnc generally that he II now working ON
the fall block. Call now. before the rush. sl1 II
~. n. ". gpg
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1884-02-23

An attack by the French on Bacnin,b is
reported.
..r. W..
'" e'''''' p'''e'' mas ho' oseh
Senator Lopan of Tlinois-,h. &c sold;s,s
Friend has The l,,.s, n,rs;1.,,i,i :. 49,, y
Baker Pasha in command OF an Egyptian
army was routed in the sordan on the 4th
instant
"oueen vietor;,,s Da,v - noh,,.h,.l
cent, in London. solI 6,s, .d;,ion oe :, ~,
copies.
The Egyptian and soudanese questions have
been occupying the attention Of the British
farliamen, recently.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1884-02-23

The Reciprocity Sugar Mill expects to grind
by the Isl proximo

'"e Nee'P'oe''' '"g'' MN expects |" sf'nd
ny '"e 'S' P'oN'"'o
The mill n, Kipobula Mani commeoces
grinding ON the ,Stb ms,
80,
49, VIZ v >''''''''' '''''' ''e' '''' ''''''
The Sunday law has been recently eyaded in
Hamalua. Hawaii. Portuguese and Chinese
pe'hs Offenders
The Waikiki mill broke down last week
and Waikapu has been erindinr the Wailuk II
cane already cut.
Ao.r months ,,c,,;o, roh,;n,l,na Co..,
49,, ~ Nj; ,,,.I -, ;....a,
ior the spring term.
A,rIon, Mani both a;,,,bo, ami a,.sn
,e,v ha,. ,e..n,l,, n,.,o;,od I'M, eo,n' o.,
Islanders beine -sn,r;,l sufferers
30 the credit oil the mounted police force
mas been mentioned theif promp'ness IN carry
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1884-02-23
COMMERCIAL.


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Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1884-02-23
Shipping Notes.

Along the city front everything looks quiet
enough.
The American schooner Anna sails to-day
lor san Francisco, with full cargo Of sugar
The bark kale is still at anchor in the
stream, destination uncertain, but most likely
Tor san Francisco.
The American bark Ceylon is at Brewer &
Co. 5 wharf, from which she will sail on Mon
day next ior Hongkong, China.
The Pacific Mail Steamship City of sydney,
from San Francisco, may be looked for at any
hour between this and Tuesday.
The Australia arrived from the colonies
early last Monday morning, and sailed for San
Francisco the same day At ~ a. NJ
The Hawaiian bark Iolani is loading with
sugar for san Francisco at the foot Of Fort
street, and will sail ON Wednesday next,
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1884-02-23

The Ohio river has been rising higher every
year Iur many years past. On the I4th inst.
the height at The Cincinnati bridge was regis.
tered 70 feet ioH inches, more Than 50 feet
above low water mark at the same point last
year. When the river was 90 feet above low
water matk, last year. the distress caused and
damage done was very great At that time
nearly ten square miles Of The city Of Cincin-
natl were flooded, rs well As portions OF Louis.
Vile, Kentucky, and various other places along
the river. The area flooded in Cincinnati
must have been much greater this year than
ever before. The southwest portions Of the
town, including many of the manufactures,
the principal disIllcrics and many of the stock
yards must hlvs been HtuIrd. The dwellings
OF the very poor are chiefly in the lower por.
ton OF the town and the distress must have
been very great. Relief parties have been
organized. On the rith the river was thought
to be subsidng.
The National Educational Convention of the
United States met on the I4lh instant. Gen.
erol Eaton is chairman. President Arthur
addressed the convention;