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The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-03-15

No. i4,i67 draws Capital Prize $4,000, aold in
Columbus. Miss, and Milwaukee, Wis, No G,90s
Carbon. Pa, and Charleston. ARK, No, 1892
draws third Capital Prize, $4,000. whole sold IN
Fan Francisco. Cal. Nos, 6,SD3, 76,s05 draw each
5000 sold in New York city. Buffalo, N. Y, and
Baldwin, Iowa. Nos. 7eiG 1881, Ss,GiS, ,51,sli,
ington, D. q Memphls. Tenn, Columbus' a.,
and Tyler, Texas.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-03-15
Howard University Junior Exhibi-
ltnn

The large room on the third floor OF Howard
University, within which the junior exhibI-
tion OF last night was held, was crowded by a
the evenings exercises. The young colored
men who declaimed and the ladies' and gen.
tlemen who rendered vocal music acquitted
Tested their appreciatlon by freSuent an.
plause. The following was the programme OF
exercises; l. Prayer; .. Musici 3. Grafton
American Citizenship-Edward A. Forest,
Charleston, s. o.; 4. oration-Elements of
Human Power-William II. Hart Eufala, Ala;
8. oration-The Great University O.
Johnson, Culpeper, Va; @. Music; z. ora
tion-The Majesty OF Law-John II. lawson,
Washington, d. O.; 8. oratlon-The March OF
Mlnd-Edward l.. Thornton, Fayetteville, N.
c.; 8. Music; TO- Benediction.
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nThc Cr,tic,, yyanta 40 sce-

Tie Society for the Protection Of Animals
give some attention to the cruel practices OF
Of the dog-catchers.
An equitable adjustment OF the difficulties
between the hod-carriers and the bosses.
decent respect paid to the demands OF the
people in the matter OF tho repeal of IN . odl-
GUS internal revenue laws.
The streets in tho northeast section made
passatle.
The holes In G street northwest, from First
TO Seventh, patched up.
Tho President given an early opportunity to
act on the Fitz-John Porter bill.
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why He wanted 10 KIN himself.

John G. Briscoe was in the tolls at Judge
Snells court this morning on a charge of pro-
family. Private Kenner stated that his atten-
tion was called by gentleman TO the defend
ant at tie corner OF New York avenue and
ThirteeLth street. The gentleman stated that
the defendant was going TO Kill himself. Wit
ness put him under arrest for using profaue
found a bottle OF whisky and one OF chloroform,
and handkerchief saturated with chloroform.
Ihe defendant stated that DR.. Townshend had
prescribed chloroform for him. He was nned
70 or seven days. The officer afterward stated
mat Briscoe stated TO him that no was going to
him. .,s'sf
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-03-15

THE American hog is being rovengod. A
dispatch from Berlin announces that Tri-
chinosis, engendered by eating Gorman-
bred pork, and due in nowiso to the
American product, is ravishing various
parts of Germany" Now what will Bis
marck do ? Blame it on Sargent2
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-03-15

NINE-TENTHs of tho business people of
Georgetown want the free bridge located at
the Three Sisters, for the very simple reason
that 1t is not only an eligible site, but that
its selection will tend to secure an earlier
construction Of the bridge than If the
wrangle over tho site is kept up.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-03-15
"AIderneY Dairx.IgvINgons.,

Eresh Alderney tkSf, churned every morn
ing ana deliyeSeAHn4h 10 'ward" prints. soc.
aap p9r ~; -. Alsrcoits4 fheese, buttermilk and
sweel'"aIH' oe' peNqf Cream 16c. per pint.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-03-15
,Pntrick Conwoy,a DIIemmn.

Patrick Conway, an oged white man, with
Grand Army badge on his breast, was
lerked into tho dock at the Police Court this
morning for using profano language on tha
street. ~ am guilty, sur. l was drunk"
SAID Pat "Fivo dollars," said the Court. 81
have got no money" said the prisoner do
spondently. "You never VIII have either" re,
marked His Honor "unless you stop drinking
scenes 10 wait for the wagon Ssrln'
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-03-15
"The Critico wants 20 Know

Why a dog always turns round 80 many times
before lying down.
Why man generally calls for little whisky
when he intends to take a big drunk.
Whether In the interest OF good morals boys
should not be excluded from pool.rooms.
Whether Capitol Hill is TO be improved.
Whether 1t is possible to get a Union depot
located where 1t will suit the railroads and the
public.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-03-15
ApPRoxIMATIoN PRIZES.

LOCO numbers ending with o., being the two last
ofs75o00. s25.
The subscribers having supervised tho Single
Number Drawing, Clnss CO. Louisiana state Lot
Ty,hereby certify that tho above are the numbers
which were this day drawn from the 10000 placed
In the wheel, with the prizes correspo nding to
them.
Witness our hands Rt New Orleans, Ls., this
q. r. T~BEAUREGARD,
j. a. EARLY,
Commissioners.
Prizes cashed in full without deduction
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-21

while. got out of the room safely,
and he never spoke nor afterward made
any disturbance. l didn't stay much
longer in that house"
How is it about the women?r
'They are curious. Some of them
viii bury themselves under the bed
clothes, while others viii spring at you
like a she tiger. A good many will
gladly let you take anything YOU want
if you will only keep away from them.
The fainting kind is the best; they are
soon laid out. The 'schreechers' make
the rumpus: they are no way reason
able. There is only one thing to do
get out OF 1t the easiest way possible"
what if you go through house and
find nothing?''
That is always cutting up and
that accounts for the ridiculous things
which some men do who are really
smart at it. 1t is rule with a great
many operators not to go out of place
without something. Why, when was
beginning, have taken a pin even, so
as not to leave without anything. 1t is
this idea that gets men into trouble.
They will take things that will give
them away when they know better.
But the long heads will not often do
that. - Boston Herald
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-21
ROthchild's Wonderful Orchid.

French horticulturists are at presenl
greatly interested in plant at one OF
NJ. de Rothchild's celebrated lighthouses
at Ferrieres, near Paris. Perhaps the
strangest of the strange family of Or
chids, Tanda Lori. was discovered by
H. Low in 1917, in the hot. damp forests
of Borneo, where it climbed to the top
OF the highest trees. Its long leaves,
which not rarely measured ware or
more in length, appear small ii com
pared with the length of the clusters of
buds, which reach a length of three
yards. Each cltster-of which there
are at present eleven in full flower ~
Ferrieres- numbers $50 buds. all flow
ering at the same time, which are SO
different in appearance that side by side
they may be easily taken for distinct
species. The plant was bought in 1876
for large sum of money, but at present
it is considered worth $4,000 1t is re-
ported from Italy that in the garden of
Marquis Corsi Salviati. in Sesto Flor
iento, the Ta,ada Lo,0i is also at pres
ent in flower, which is the first time it
has ever lowered in Ita,y.-PGu Nal
Gazette.
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Engaged.

and so I'm fairly engaged at last;
In the Tneshes of CUPID 5 net held fastI
] can't forget it. for turn where / may,
The ring on my finger seems to say,
your own;
And you'd better let flirting and folly alone"
NOW. ReIle do help me bit, there's q dear,
To empty this drawer full Of relics here
Trophies OF last years season, you see,
And no moro dreamed than the man in the
That Fred and I would-ahemi-so soon.
He followed me round, as the others did,
As though ] were put up for the highest
bid;'
And to tell the truth, n learning the art
OF firting one Injuries tribe the heart.
And well, here il a photograph
Of-surely you've seen him. Now pray don't
laugh.
A pair of gloves and some faded flowers,
Relics of sweet last summers hours.
A broken fan-Oh, Willie broke that.
/ bTOie ms heart, he said: tit for tat!
And here's Il button: think it came
From the uniform of young What's-his-name!
Those gloves?-well, throw them away; Iwore
Them riding with Clark three times or more.
o. course / know il Is only right
That / should forever put out of sight
These nice old relics. since never more
Can live the same old Jolly times DER.
But Belle, my dear. now. honest and true,
II had this engagement over to do,
/ think think-bctwCcn you and ],
If Fred didn't mind, really would try.
For the sake CT ore more summer OF fun
To postpone the engagement till summer
were done!
--Hd1pcr's Weekly
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-21
TO CORRESPONDENTS.

All communication for this paper should be accom-
ssnied by the name Of the author; not ssary fo
pUulicarfon but as an evidence of good faith on M
part OF the writer Write only on side of the 10
Per Be particularly careful In giving names and date,
to have the letters and figures plain and Distinct
Proper names are often difficult TO decpher beans,
- the careless manner In Shich they written
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-21

1t will be seen that no mention has
been made of accidents Except in the
case of the swimmer Webb when the
loss of life has been less than three
Great care has been exercised in the
compilation of the table and the figures
presented will be found pretty nearly
accurate. Chicago Times.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-21
DEATHS IN 1888.

Over 10000 People Killed by Accident
in 1882, Not Including the EIuItitudes
Swallowed Up by War and PestiIence-
An Unprecedented Record-Noted Dead
in the United States.
4 YEAR OF DISASTERS.
The following gives in tabulated form
the estimated loss of life by accident
during the year:
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-21

The following are numbered among
the dead in this country during the past
year:
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-21

/. Railway collision near Pownal, VT.
/. Fire at Berlin Germany ..-.-.-......-
:. Powder explosion az AngOulminc,
france. ..-.--. .--.--------------
5. Jail fire at PirOshimO. JAP an ..
:. Fire ~ Cedar RaDids, la =. .........
S. Collision OF vessels OIL Dover Eng.
10. Loss of the ocean ship Sara LeVjra
10. Loss of the ysacht Mystery.
10. Tunnel Gccident at BOZe e an, n. t.
10. Thunderstorm ut Lincoln. Neb. $3.50.
IL. Nine accident al RedutA, England
81. Fire near Ath !. -. T..-.-.-...---
-. CyciOnes d. and near Rochester MINI
- hai,Uay accident nea= 7, rest city,
Ark.-...-..--.-.. .....-....-.
.. Heavy tide at Wells. Ae-......-.-...
~ Tenement house TIRE ut BostOn----
70. Gales IN the Atlantic estimated II
q. Sinkin@Of the ocean steamer " ODur2
~ Loss .. the ocean steamer RiyOl..-.
26-9. Volcanic eruptlOns in Java testi-
~ naied)-: -..---.----.-.-;;-:--; >tlN,v
2s. Steamer Riverdals wrecked in New
1ork City, --.-.--------.. 49,.
q. SaW-mill explosion at Cincinnati, O..
SEPTEMBER.
!. Loss of the ocean bark g. T. Jones'
Is Jamaica hurricane .estimatedl- .--
2. Hallway accident at StegliZ, Ger
N any
2 Storm at Grnma. Italy. .>.............
j. Fire at Cincinnati, .........
4. Yacht Explorer lost in Lake Erie.
D. Fire at illiopoliS, Ill. ....-...
L. Floods in Italy $1,000. .-...
10. Loss of ocean bark Britannia
~. Hallway accident near Syracuse, NY
49, Boiler explosion at Pittsburgh, Pa
Il Mine accident at Kingston, Pa
a Boiler explosion near Shreveport, La
"a Railway accident at Nerasaova,
%. Boiler explosion near Osakis. Mimi.
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9. Railway collision at Chaska, Mfiu....
y. Guupowdere explosion in Spain. -.
y. Powder mill explosion at Stegg, Cal.
2S- Propeller Colorado wrecked of Buff
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-11-15

LOO larrels, Of fifty gallons eacS cr
$1,000 gallons, and of sugar between
$4,000 and 4O0, 600 pounds. The pro-
prietors of those works and owners of
the plantation are doing a good work,
MT only for New Jersey, but for tie
whole of the country capable of grow
ing the sorghum cane.
The indignant Republicans of Swedes-
boro hung st. John in efigy on Satur-
day night. The Pastor Of the NJ +
Church in the village, who Justify ex-
p lsed his cause, IS being severely ca
sured for his Course.
a three-masted schooner, Of 1000
tons burden, was launched on Thursday
from John Russell's shipyard at Lees
burg, on the Maurice River. She was
named tie Harriet ID. Kerlin, and will
be commanded by Captain George S.
Marts. of Dividing Creek.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-11-15
y JERSEY BRIEFS.

A new Methodist Church is being e.
rected in North Vineland.
Work has been resumed in the Mil
Vile Cotton Mil, after several weeks
of idleness.
Over two millions of oysters were
n,cked in tive, ty. one cars and shipped
from Port Norris one day recently.
The w. C. T. U. OF Vineland gave
away 1000 cups of coffee and 1000 sand
witches on election day.
The Bridgeton PIONEER estimates
that over SO, 00e had been bet on elec-
ton in that, city this Fall.
II is said that a VinelaRd flrmer has
a large a d hourishing deld of cotton
and that an attempt will he male to
Introduce its cultivation in that vici' :
ity,
CLAYTON N,'Shu>ter, Of Paulsboro,
picked "A thousand baske'sof egg plants
from thirteen hundred h:llsth's season,
the price realized amounting TO between
5000 and $500
The WAVE says; 1t is stated that
another great ho'el will be built at
Caps May, There is no doubt room for
It if the Cape Mayites determine to in
crease their summer attractions.
This years product of sorghum
molasses and sugar at the Rio Grande
sugar mil and sorghum plantation
Cane MAY county, New j. s Y. is. as
far as he T from, as follows: noiasse'
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-11-15
DEMOCRATIC CELEBRATION,

The Democratcs Of the town have
been feeling jubilant since election, aud
waiting for some opportunity to give
vent to their enthusiasm. So on Sat
urday morning last they noticed in the
the paper the order to celebrate
the election of Cleveland and Hendricks
on that day. How to celebrate it was
i difficult question with some, but
finally some one thought of the old
cannon which had been laying at rest
somewhere in town since the %tiftjtS.
1t was spiked, but being inspired by
their enthusiasm, it was DON drilled
out; tied on a dray aud taken to Capt.
rhos. MAYORS lot. About I O'Clock
in the evening the people were startled
by a Democratic roar of thunder, as
very few knew at first wliat was
going on. For twenty successive times
IL e old cannon belched away in com
memoration of the number of states
the Democrats carried. An old soldier
handled tae rammer, aud showed By
ais skill that he had not forgotten how
20 use it. Oil barrels and Other
combustible material were gathered
together, and made to illuminate the
alread, radiant faces of the euthuSias-
ic throng, as they gave cheer upon
cheer for Cleveland and II ndrickS,
lnd also three cheers for Capt. WAita-
ier our As5emblyman elect.
The z. g.. C. band was present and
liscoursed patriotic music for tue
occasion. Some Of the houses in town
we're illuminated and fire works Were
put off. One of our genial Republican
sownsmen caught a spark OF Demo
ratio enthusiasm, and lit up his resi-
lence with a cOlorsd light which he
10 doubt had secured 10 celebrate
Blaine's election, but answered as well
Tor the Democratic occasion.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-11-15
~PEDRickToWN POINTS.

Election is over, business resumine
is usual shape; Cleveland is elected
md the country safe.
The Democrats OF this township
done well, and it APPEARS that if the
Democrats Of the other township did ao
we'll, the county ticket would have
neen elected.
Several shoats and some hogs have
lied with disease in our vicinity, and
IL of u neighbo S a c killing their
logS this week for fear oil losing them.
Mr.. L. L. Somers arrived home this
week from the Siuh II, where lie is
,ngaged i'll the sturgeon fish business.
1t is quite interesting to hear him
relate how they cOnLu:t the elections
Town there. lie says where he was
all the White people are Democrats, and
yhe negroes republicans; and mos. Of
nc later being 50 ignorant, that 10.
showing that they must get out theil
.egistralion papers a certain time b.fole
5,ection-tlere was quite a nnnbel
lost their votes.
| hear the Democrats are to have a
Jubilee Oh Monday night 18th inst, "
celebrate the Victory for CLEVELAND and
reform.
Sweet potatoes are selling at three
,.oliars ler barrel.
Friend Geo. r. Pedrick fell from a
adder and broke tive ribs.
One of u neighbors cleaned cut
uis we'll a few days ago, and put the
pump in place and nailed the platform
,ecure. One day this week he was
.Jmpe!lrd to take up the platform to
igAttn the pump stick, and 10 and
'euoid, tnere Was a lady's caemise .or
IN down lie "elil How did 4 ever
oAe taer6s
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-11-15

The last of the mortal remains of
Mrs. Caroline Vanneman, widow of
William 5 Vanneman, NJ. D., was
laid to rest in the Penns Grove Gem
etry on Friday. Mr.. James +. 1oltOn
undertaken, furnished a handsome cas-
ket covered with dark cloth and many
citizens gave her honor by their pres
ence to the last solemn services, which
were conducted by the Rev. J. H.
Hutch II on. She was sick but three
days before she was called, yet she was
ready to 60 as she had been a consist
member Of The NJ. Z. Church since her
early years. She had reached the ma
ture age of seventy five years which
she celebrated on the Doth of last Sep
TENDER, when many Of her frierds came
to congratulate and wish her many
more such happy occasion. But she
has gone to that better land to meet
her husband, who preceded her shout
twenty years.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-11-15

Three nights during the week, the
advertising agent of DR.. Tlag0 gave
free concerts in Odd Fellows Hall.
They were quite entertaining in their
comic songs and characters, but wer;
not very successful with their medicine
and liver pads, as Penns Grove has
been humbuged so many times, that
the people are getting shy of patent
medicine men.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-11-15
DIED.

VANNEMAN.-In South Penns Grove
on 18th inst, Caroline, widow of VIII
liam S. Vanneman, NJ. D., aged rs
years.
NEWELL In L. p. Neck on Sth
inst, William j. Newell; aged y years.
HUNTER.-On the 8th inst, Maggie,
daughter of Allen Hunter; aged s years.
FowLE.-On the 14th lust, Thomas
N, son Of Henry and Amanda Fowle;
aged , years.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-11-15

One of the r~arities Of the season is
ripe strawberries in November. We
have been informed by James F. Lay
ton that more than a dozen ripe straw
berries of good size we've taken from
his patch, and that there were quite a
number Of green ones among the vines.
If they ripen he will have strawberries
for Thanksgiving, which is what few
have ever had.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-11-15
COLLISION.

On Wednesday evening when Albert,
son of Josiah Summerill, was near
Union Corner on his way to Peuns
Grove, he was run into by Mr.. Harbi-
son who failed to turn out. Mr.. Sum
merill's horse got loose from the wagon,
breaking the swingle tree and harness
but did not get away. The wagon
received other slight damages. 1t is a
surprise that mora collisions do not
happen from the fast and reckless driv
ing on our streets at nights.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-11-15

The market season is about over, aud
the enterprising truckers who sell their
produce in Wilmington, will now enjoy
the fruits of their energetic labor.
The steamer 5. A. Mccall, under the
command of the genial Captain, Sam
uel Denny will make her last trip on
the Goth inst. The Mccall is one of
the best boats on the river and deserves
to be well p~atronized as she has been.
Although she did not meet the Repub-
lie this year, yet the season has been
one of the best she has ever had.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-11-15
COUNTY ~GLEANiNGS.
JEFF.

Salem has orened a night school.
A Salem county Historical Society
has been organized at Salem.
The Pilesgrove Dairy Association is
shipping daily over a thousand pounds
of milk to different dealers.
In the Massey Watch club at Woods
town on Saturday, Walter M. Richards
neal Pedricktown drew the 10th watch,
No. Is.
Nj. Micajah Cassidy of Upper Pitts
grove has lost 10 hogs with the
cholera within the last month.
Salem has a Chinese laundrymap,
who e wooden shoes and a Father
Hubbard dress of the regulation Chi
nese style.
J. r. Fitzhugh has purchased the
mill property of Chas. d. Moore at
Centreton, which he intends to use for
manufacturing his patent hay and
other forks.
The two c~entearians of South jersey,
Michael Potter OF Cumberland Co.,
and Barthomel Coles of Woodstown
have been out in the field husking corn
this fall.
Samuel T.. Kelly packed $4,000 cans
of tomatoes at his farm neal Quinton
this season. lie packed his W crop
and the crops of several IF his neigh
bors.
Judge Wood of Upper Penns2rove,
and Thos. Sinnickson, Jr., of L. p.
Neck have a carp pond. Mr.. Sinnick-
son recently received 80 German carps
from the fish commissioner at Wash
The quarterly meeting of the Aims
house Trustees was held on Monday.
Routine business was transacted and
Steward David NJ. Baker was reelected
A committee of the Gloucester County
.Freeholders were present on a visit to
he Institution and inspected the build
.ngS and farm.
Miss Lucy II. Holme, formerly of
ElsinbOru, Salem county, o a prize
If 500 for her picture of ''Patrona' at
he annual exhibition of the Philadel-
mia Academy of Fine Arts, ana
.eceived the additianal honor of having
Ter picture purchased by the Academy
o add to its collection.
DR.. Jacquette, dentist, Woodstown,
las in his possession two well-pre-
erved teeth, which are supposed to be
900 years old, and were taken from
he mouth of an Egyptian mummy
hey were presented to the Doctor by
sev. O. b. McCurdy, who procured :
hem while travelling in the East. :
Chas. D. Coles the newly elected ]
clerk, and Clinton Kelly the ]
Sheriff, were sworn in on Tuesday.
Ir. Coles gave a bond for $1,000 signed l
y himself, Jacob S. Pedrick, Roht :
levitt, Richman Coles and B. I. y,
Wood. Sheriff Kelty's bond is 10000, :
.gned by himself, c. NJ. EaBin, Jos. \
V%addington, w. a. Casper, Robert q
wynne, and several others.
Riddleton s'a ion, at the junction of
le Salem and Woodstowm railroad,
az burned recently. The ticket agent
ID operator, John Watson, left the
alton for supper shortly after six
clock. and before leaving put soft
BAL on the fire. The suppoSitinn IS
nat it burned 50 fercely as to fire the
diacent woodwork. When the la'e
rain arrived, which was due at lib,
he fro was under such Roadway that
was impossible to extinguish it.
10th of the telegraph wires that enter
he station were burned off, bnt one
AS spliced by the Woodstown operator,
nd telegraphic communication was
sndered possible shortly after the fire.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-11-15

In the death of William j. Newell
of l.. p. Neck, that community will
loose a young nan of estimable prom
Use. The large attendance Of the citi-
zehs to his funeral on Wednesday,
showed the esteem they had for him
whom they have lost.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-11-15
Anthony has killed his bic COW.

Anthony has killed his big COW.
Stetser has killed his big hogs, and
Dilks has killed his big pigs.
We have frosty mornings.
There will lie a real Indian to preach
here next Sunday, also to lecture some
evening next week.
Nice weather this.
JEFF.