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, 1884-04-02
Mexican National Railway.

NEW YORK, April President
Palmer, of the Mexican National railway,
issued IA circular providing for the funding
under the provision of the trust deed of six
coupons of the first mortgage bonds of
that company, beginning with coupons
due April !, 1884. Under the trust deed
a majority in the interest on bondholders
to direct the mode and terms according to
which such funding shall take place. The
amount of bonds issued by the railway
company is S24, 100000. Up to this
evening parties in interest to the amount
of about $4,000, 900 have signed as sent
out by President Palmer. As Sc, 900, 900
or more of the bonds are held abroad this
is practically a majority in the interest of
American bondholders.
, 1884-04-02
Minneapolis News.

MINNEAPoLTs, April In the elec,
ton for mayor to-day considerable re.
pressed excitement was manifested. Prob,
ably the heaviest vot ever known in the
city was polled. Indications point to the
election of Pillsbury, republican, ovcI
Amcs, democrat, and the present mayor,
by 5000 majority.
Estimates from the precintcs not yet
reported, added to the complete returns
from sixteen out OF twenty-six, give Pills.
bury a plurality of 1000, a republican
gain of 1000 over the election of tive
years ago. The republicans also elect al
the aldermen and the entire ticket.
, 1884-04-02
General Gordon's Policy.

CAIRO, April General Gordon has
finally decided to abandon the policy of
conciliating the natives, being convinced
by his repeated efforts and failures that it
is utterly useless. His new policy will be
more rigorous and as the first step towards
carrying it out the Egyptian soldiers de-
cline to give safe conduct to parties leav-
ing Khartoum, and have received orders
to return to the ~beleagured citadel immcdi-
,tyl,r
, 1884-04-02

WASHINGTON, April 1.-The decrease
in the public debt during March was sl4,-
23S, 1914. The decrease since June 30,
1888, is ISL 1913, 1898. Cash in the treas
ury, $402, 5,2ll gold certificates, $lO4,
800, 400; silver certificates, SIG, 4OS, l61 ;
certificates of deposit, 500, 475, 900; re-
funding certificates, 1905, 400; legal ten
ders, 1916, 6S1 ,Ol6; fractional currency,
Sc Oh 3I5
, 1884-04-02

LoNDoN, April THE latest adviccs
report that Osman Digna is encamped in
the vicinity of Tamanier, Havana, with
about one thousand followers and many
sheikhs, and that he is preparing to give
a battle to tribes friendly to the English.
Yesterday evening the rebels approached
to within a mile Of Suakim and looted the
cattle. The inhabitants of Suakim are
discontented aud angry at being left by
the British to take care of themselves.
, 1884-04-02
A Distressed Steamer.

GALVESTON, April 1.-The steamship
San Marcos, reported yesterday aground
sixteen miles eastof here, was not beached
as at first stated, but on the San Luis bar,
a mile and a half from shore. All the
passengers, including 1856 German emf,
grants, have just arrived here on tugs.
Most of the cargo will be taken off by
lighters and the vessel foated tonight.
The damage is small.
, 1884-04-02

NEW YoRK, April THE shorts in
the Lake Shore were frightened this after
noon and attempted a cover. This ad-
vanced the price of stock two points to
1921. The rise affected the whole list
favorably. Later in the day the Western
Union raided down to 69t against Il this
morning. The general market weakened
in sympathy. In the final dealings, how
ever, a rally from an l to a . took place
and the market closed firm.
, 1884-04-02

CHICAGO. April l.-Cattle-Receipts,
1900 head; shipments, . 200 head mar
ket fairly active and steady; exports,
s6.l5@ G,55; good to choice shipping,
s.. GOd6.lO; common to medium, $500
@5.GO.
Sheep-Receipts. > 400 head; ship
mcnts, $40 head; market active and steady;
inferior to fair, 81. 5O@4.50; medium to
good, .5O@5.OO choice to extra, So. q
C@G.5O.
, 1884-04-02
Serious Stabbing.

LEADvmLE, April IA stabbing
affray occurred late last night which will
probably prove fatal. 1t took place in II
clearinghouse on Third street. Two
men, named Jack Riley and Tom McDer-
mott, who we're both intoxicated, got into
a dispute over some trife. Riley started
for McDermott in a threatening manner,
when the latter pulled a large pocket
knife from his pocket, and stabbed him in
the groin. McDermott Immediately es-
capped, but was captured Il short time
afterwards, and taken to the county jail.
A mob numbering 200 people followed
him to the jail, and threats of violence
were freely INDUCED in, but he was finally
lodged behind the bars. Riley is an old
timer in the Carbonate camp, having
been engaged in mining here since an
early day. He is better known as BLACK
Jack, and had the reputation of being a
hard man, He sold a rancha few days
ago for 81 900, and since her has been
continually drunk. McDermott, the man
who stabbed him, is a miner, of whom
very little is known.
, 1884-04-02
Interesting National and Fis-
cal Figures,
The Recent Rio Grande Rail
way Changes.
Eastern Workmen Emigrating
Westward.
Business Failures.

New York, April For the first
quarter of the year, ended to-day, the
business failures of the United States are
reported, by R, G. Dun & Co, of the
mercantile agency, to number 1926, as
against 2,sO6 for the corresponding quar-
ter last year. The liabilities amount to
$40, 0O0, 900, compared with S37, 600, 900
for the first quarter of 1889.
, 1884-04-02
General Postal Business.

WAsmNGToN, April 1.-The returns Of
the auditor of the treasury for the post
Office department for the quarter ending
December 81, 1888, show the gross re-
ceipts of all the postofices to be SIT, 434,-
7l9, or $2ss, O65 less than the receipts of
the corresponding quarter of the preced-
ing year. The decrease in the sales of
stamps. was S3I3.1
, 1884-04-02
Returning From the Riot.

COLUMBUS, April An unusual
demonstration attended the return of the
Columbus military from Cincinnati this
evening. At all the stations along the
line large crowds were out to greet the
men with cheers. At Columbus it is es-
timated hat ten Thousand people were at
the depot and along the line of march to
the armory. When the train arrived the
Mccoy Post G. A. R., several hundred
strong, veterans, ex-members of the gov
errors guards, Columbus cadets and ex-
soldiers received the regiment at the depot
and Governor Hoadley was also present to
welcome them home. The streets along
the line of march were hung with flags
and banners of welcome, and bunting and
a food of fireworks lighed them to their
quarters. The heavy rain held the troops
at the depot for more than an hour.
, 1884-04-02
The Rio Grande Road.

DENVER, April 1.-The action of Presi-
dent Lovejoy, of the Denver & Rio
Grande railway, in summarily dismissing
General Manager d. G. Dodge, Chief
Engineer j. A. McMurtrie, and Super
intendent of Telegraph B. F. Woodward,
created a sensation here. Public opinion
on the Justice of the action is divided.
General Superintendent r. +. Kicker
assumes the duties of general manager and
general freight agent. \. s. Hughes is
made traffic manager and r. A. Hutchin-
son superintendent of telegraph, In an
interview President Lovejoy said Mr..
Dodge's dismissal was determined upon
in New York. II anticipated he might
question my authority. The board of
directors passed a resolution authorizing
me to dismiss him. -
, 1884-04-02

SAN Francisco, April Joseph
Wisluzi, a prominent tailor of this city,
in a fit of insanity this morning, cut the
throat Of his couaiu John Wisluzi, then
his own Financial difficulties were the
cause of his insanity. Both men are in a
critical condition.
, 1884-04-02

For fine watch repairing,
DAVID MULLER, 18th street.
, 1884-04-02

Ladies approve of your smoking Cit
tie Joker"
, 1884-04-02
XLVIII CONGRESS.


WASHINGTON, April The house re-
sumed the consideration of the trade dol
lar bill and was addressed by Pussy in its
support. He expressed his belief in the
demonetizing act and hostility to any
proposition t stop the coinage of standard
, 1884-04-02

8 Historical Dept; Cheyenne, Eyo.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-01-22
Professor she,don,s Reunion.

Professor Sheldon's reunion last night was q
great success, there being hundred couples
present and large number OF spectators.
There were at least 100 packages for sweet
chaTity's sake turned over to Secretary Emery
for the suffering poor OF our city. The pound
a polka, the Madrillean, danced by eight little
girls, was most charming sight. Then las
Chinese by eight little boys dressed In Chln $50
fashion, and graduated as 10 size, with tn Dir
long pig.tails lOurishing about In the most
comical manner. A noticeable feature or tho
evening was the excellent plano playing OF
Misc Laura Webster.
Among those present wero Mesdames NAL
colin, Hurlbut, Hopkins, Whitaker, Wilde.
combe, Sparks, Fitch, Berrian, Buddecko,
Hall, McNerhany, Patterson, Gloves, Stewart,
Curt, Danforth, Mcguire, Gunner, Friebus,
Beard, Good, Mcfarland, Berlin, Humphrey,
seitz, Munger, Bacon, Ellis, Isaacs, Butler,
Laurence, Porch, Dyram, Thornton, and tho
but, Stewart, Lee, Gloves, Boyer, sanford,
seitz, clifford, Johannes, Knight, Mccartney,
Elliott, zeh, Mcguire, Gunner, Slemmons, oil.
yer, FInleigh, Schneider, Hutton, Davidson,
Jones, sheice, Williams, Bailey, Blasland,
Webb, woygart, Cowan, sprague, EGlin, Smith,
Twombly, Sandman, Koos, Butler,
Williamson, Sllvers, Baker, Robin
son, Redmond, Crumpton, Menlee,
Hopson, Colline, Tretler, Lanpach, Lanmaun,
Friebus, Miller, Gibson, and Messrs Eggles-
tor, Parks, Cooper, Baca, Byram, S. NJ. Smith,
Jennings, wallace, Lawrence, Mitchell, Ber.
rian, Harrington, skerrett, Torbell, BuddecKo,
Cobnrn, Morgan, Sterlin, Berry, Porch, Gates,
Mcfarland, Bart Raymond, Seforh Knox,
Stevens, Hedding, Davis, Berrian, Saks, Lonn
and Tower.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-01-22
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

The masquerade party given last evening ut
hosedale Hall, on Seventh street southwest,
by Mrs. i. Barry and Miss Maggie Brown, was
a highly successful affair. largo number OF
ladies' and gentlemen from South Washington
were present: Among the young ladies' pres
ent were the Misses Ball, Simpson, Sadie and
Fannie Twyfurt, Mary Light, Sarah Shields,
Baum, Irene Hillery, Clara Roseby, Clara Nal.
10y, Lydia Le Crouch and Rock. Some OF tho
gentlemen were Messrs. Durllngame, Nc.
Connell, Campbell, Phalon, Rocket, Lippard,
Davis, drigsby, King, Disher, Williams and
Leesnitzer.
Invitations are out for n masquerade, to be
given on next Monday evening at No. 1918
sixth street southwest, by "four dudee,'
whose compliments accompany the invitation.
The river was harder II possible to-day than
yesterday morning. II Is now contemplated
10 run the Thompson up from Alexandria
when her repairs have boon completed aud
break the way down for the other steamers.
The Thompson IL the best fitted OF any OF the
steamers TO break the ice, as she draws litflc
water forward.
Dan ponohue, OF Sixth street, near 1, south.
west, has recovered from a severe touch OF
Brigbts disease. He is still confined 10 tho
house.
DR.. Harrison Crook is confined to tho house
by an attack OF bronchitis.
o. s.. Prico'g drug store, on Seventh stroet
southwest, near L, which has been for some
lime an agency for the sale OF postage stamps,
has been made Station l., and letters viii be
registered there hereafter and all business
done that Is customary at branch postofIlce.
The steamer j.. O. Knight, II is stated, has
LETT New York for this city, the officials OF tho
Inland Company doubtless expecting tho
river TO be open this week.
The complaint comes from housekeepers
that the liberal donations 10 the poor have had
the effect ofrendering servant girls scarcity.
Many have no moro shame than TO leave work
and live In idleness on the food given them by
tho police. The latter Will be vigorous In
hunting up only those cases where good and
not harm will be done by giving supplies.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-01-22
IN JUDGE SMELLS oouRr.

All are Pleased that the wheels
VIII he Set in Motion Again.
tCheps given us United States Attorney for
the District OF Columbia at last but
the Temple was monetrOus quiet to-day"
was the cheorless news that Bill communicate
this morning. at reminded me Of n funeral.
Everybody seemed sad. The lawyers wore
SAD because It was said Charlie Moore was go
tng to leave, and no looked sad, too; but II
Masn't because he is going TO lose his of1lco.
He shid there are
A Hundred Applicants for the
Omcc.
IA fellow asked him II thero would BIO any
change In tho offloe OF prosecutor In this ofnce,
and he snid no guessed there would be, be-
cause Mr.. worthington has got his friends.
Another lawyer who was standing by said may
BIO there would DO no change because Mr.,
Worthington said the ONCE was thrust upon
him and no was not an applicant. That's all
right, put In another fellow; no Is under
obligations TO those fellows who thrust tho of.
Zee on him. Then they all shook thcir heads
aud
Went Out to'Get Stimulated.
''Mr Moore was on hand with a few Cases.
but no got through In about i've minutes.
About dozen policy cases and the gambling :
house case against Mr.. Shoemaker were con-
tinued until d Saturday. ~, A fellow named VIM:
mare, and that case went over. Emma Dutch,
for making threats 10 her daughter, was re-
leased. Acertincats from doctor stated that
Susan Addison for assault on Eliza Dyer also
went over"
81 think I'll have to take q week on until they
get tho performances TO their normal condi.
lion again, or else there Will DO vacancy.
heard Ed Wright, tho lawyer, say that the
tonight In the interest OF Mr.. Moore, whom
they think ought TO DO retained"
"Go on with tho cases."
"Well,I guess I'll have 10, but ia sooner talk
about anything else for tho matinee today
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-01-22
WEST WASHINGTON.

Tho work Of relieving tho poor OF wcst
washington goes bravely on. Yesterday Lieu
tenant kellys officers attended 20 the wants
OF twenty-one families, and to-day about tho
same number were furnished food and fuel.
The First Subdivision OF Associated Charities
- also constantly busy carrying out tho
Christian Injunction by succorlng the poor.
The familiar face OF Mr.. A. II. Herr is
again seen on the streets OF West washipet ION.
He has so far recovered from his Illness az TO
BIO able to give bis personal attention 10 busi-
nees for fow hours OF each day.
A meeting OF tho Republicans OF tue Third
Legislative District has boon called for this
evening at o'clock at 5000 street for tho
purpose OF electing delegates 10 the Central
Committee.
The daughter OF Mr.. G. Il. Dunlop, who has
been entering for some timo past with pneu-
monin, 10 very much better to-day, which her
many friends will be glad 70 know.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-01-22
A PARTNERSHIP QUARREL.
why MIR. Lehman Wants ~ Receivcr
AppOintesl. dc.

Mrs. Thomas +. Miller, as attorney for Charles
N. Lehman, to-day filed a bill In equity against
Frank b. Mankin and Richard Nj. Brimer, for
dissolution OF the partnership OF Brimsr &
Lehman, an account, appointment OF u re-
ceiver, &c.
The bill states that on November l, 1882,
Brimer and Lehman entered into partnership
10 conduct the hotel and restaurant at the cor
ner OF Eighth and Il streets northwest 70 con-
time for three years. The capital invested
should be $3.50, and tho profits were 10 be
enjoyed alike and the losses equally shared
Mr.. Lehman was 10 be the manager, and for
this service was to be allowed an addi-
tional $50 per month. on February l, 1888,
II is charged that Brlmer took possession
OF the stock and furniture and has since APP
piled TO his benefit all the profits. During the
last summer he placed Frank d. Mankin IN
charge OF the business, who Is now conducting
II under the name OF Mankin 4 Co. AS the
partnership has NOT been dissolved and Leh-
man and Brimer are responsible for the debts
contracted, he asks dissolution. He further
asks that Brimer be decreed TO pay him what
may be due on account OF the business since
the commencement Of the partnership.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-01-22
EAST WASHINGTON.

The venerable Patrick Connolly, who has
lived on Capitol Hill for n great many yearB,
died yesterday afternoon at his home, No. ID
Fifth street northeast. He was one OF tho old.
est residents on tho Hill. He was Stone
worker, and many yeare ago was employed on
the Capitol. He was IN uncle OF Mr.. Connolly,
the well'known contractor.
Mr.. Robert Leitch, IT,, OF No. Ala street
southenst, has lost another child through
malignant scarlet foyer. IL WAS only last
week that he lost the other one, and again last
night ne suffered similar afliction. Tho
iltue one, Harold Percy, was buried this morn
Ing OF tho CONVERSATIONAL Gem ntnrY.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-01-22
THE NEW DISTRICT ATTORNEY.

The appointment Heartily APP
proved-COIOnel COrkhiil on His
Administration and Defeat-SIRin
by His Friends.
The appointment OF Mr.. A. $. worthlngton to
be United States District Attorney for this Dis.
trict seems to give general satisfaction, aud
the remark OF ono OF the Judges OF the SUI
preme Court, ~ am glad 10 sec that tho Presi-
dent has been sensible and made such an ex-
cellent selection" is the sentiment prevailing
Among the members OF the Bar tho appoint.
ment 10 Endorsed without exception, aud the
gentleman pronounced qualified In every re-
spect TO flll the position.
1t is natural TO expect that there VIII bo
Some Changes I'm the Personnel
OF tho ONCE, and those protesting to know as
BIrney will be called In by Mr.. worthington
as assistants in conducting the business OF the
ONCE. Both OF these gentlemen are attorneys
young in years, but enjoy o nne reputation as
caple assistants.
Colonel COrkhill on Hts Adminis-
tratiOn and Defeat.
Colonel Oorkhill, in retiring, says that he
leaves the once without regret and the bust
ness In an excellent condition. He believes
that his administration will not only compare
favorably with that OF any OF his predecessors,
but Will stand ahead OF them. He thinks that
for the four years in which he has been Dis
trict Attorney the records VIII show a greater
number Of prosecutions the trial OF heavier
and more Important cases and more salts
factory results generally than will the
summary OF work prepared by any
District Attorney, who preceded him. Hereto
fore and during the contest for reappointment
he declined to discuss the situation aud as
serted that he was taking no personal part IN
1t, but now that 1t is over and the matter set
tied he feels relieved and at liberty TO express
an opinion on tho subject, II 30 desired. He
has stated that he knew some two weeks since
that he would not be reappointed and what
some OF the causes were that opened against
him. While declining TO give names at pres
ont he intimates pretty strongly that he was
slain in the house OF his friends, and some OF
those who professedly supported him only
made an outward demonstration, while quietly
and secretly they labored to encompass his
defeat.
Mr.. Birney Declines.
Mr.. Arthur A. Birnoy has been offered the
place OF First Assistant and declines. Mr.,
Randolph Coyle will clear up the cases pend
ing before the Police Court.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-01-22
LACoNIC LOCALS,

A. p. PARDON requests sewerage to drain
house on II street, near Third street north
east.
WALTER S. PRATT, OF ala G street. re-
quests tho removal OF telegraph pole from
the parking in front OF his house.
The published statement that George
Adamson, who Is alleged to DO concerned In
raising tho check OF Justice Bradley from SE
TO $500, is incorrect, as Major Dye states thai
he was taken to headquarters and questi oned
only, ana was not In custody OF the police.
THE Commissioners to-day issued per.
NIT TO Major Zimmerman, OF tho Presidents
Guards, TO give an entertainment, February
at the National Rides Hall, for tho benefit Of
on while fring a salute for the Mexican
Veterans, last month,
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-01-22
Cash Receipts for Chari
AProbnbIy Fatal Accident.

Aprobably fatal accident occurred last night
about IL o'clock at 620 Massachusetts avenue
northeast. Louisa Savage, q colOred woman,
while trying to eXtinguish her lamp, caused IL
10 explode Setting her clothing on fire, which
was wholly consumed upon her person, and
literally burned TO n crisp. She ran out OF
doors In a nude condition, whore she remained
at least twenty minutes In the cold before her
screams OF agony awakened Mrs. s. Il. benson,
living upon the opposite side OF the street,
who came to her assistance and performed tho
part OF the good Samaritan, one OF the police
force called DR.. p. p. Werner, who lives at Cos
Massachusetts, avenue. He came around with
necessary remedies and gave her present re-
lief, which greatly mitigated her sufferings.
The Doctor this morning found her In such a
critical condition that death Will probably end
tho poor wOman's suffering.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-01-22
DIED.

DEN0.-On Sunday, January 20, 1884, at 4
a. M, OF diphtheria and scarlet fever, Mary
Lucy, aged 8 years, @ months and IL days.
GUNNELL.-on Sunday, January 20, 1884,
DR.. william II. Gunnell.
WILLIAMSON January 10, 1884, at Pitts.
burgb, Pa, Captain william Williams, Of
Washington, d. o., IN the 5Sth year OF his
age.
LEITCH.-0n Friday, 18th instant, at 9:Oi
q. M, Helen Gracie, beloved and only daugh-
tor, aged 4 years, month and days; on
Tuesday, 81 st instant, at 9;01 p. M, Harold
Purcy, infant son OF Robert, jr., and Oracle an d
grandchild OF the late Rev. A. b. Clark, aged
10 months and 81 days.
oHERRY.-January 81, 1884, John Cherry,
in the 6Sth year OF his age.
The funeral Will take place from his late
residence, 013 Twenty-flfth street northwest,
Wednesday, at $50 p. m.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-01-22
Crushed. hut VisihIe.

"Orushed, but sim ylslblo 70 the naked
eye" was the remark made by gentleman at
the Natloual Theatre last night, as he pointed
10 colonel george u. Oorkhill, who occupied
tion OF the audience by reckoning 10 some
friend In the audience 10 Join him In the box.
"That Is very bad TASTE" said another, who
further remarked that the doughty Colonel
was, perhaps, the most modest man In tho
world-m0dest as his genial friend Ramsdeil
Gays he Is,
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-01-22
STILL AIDING THE POOR.
Work of the Executive Commit
tee-The Receipts 40 Date.


Tho executive committee appointed at tue
recent mass meeting are still diligently at
work collecting funds and stores and SUI
perintending their distribution. The large
number of applicants has been greatly in-
creased by the late cold snap. The demand on
the police, who are distributing the funds, Is
very heavy, but tho contributions from tho
benevolent are still coming In.
The Sothern Comedy Company ut Ford'5
Opera-House have volunteered TO give one
half the proceeds OF sales OF tickets for all
performances during tho week sold by this
committee through It's agents. Tickets 81 each,
without additional charge. The committee.has
placed tickets for salo at all the principal
book, music and drug stores, aud hotels
good for any performance.
There were $l60 realized from the lecture
OF Monslgnor Capel for tho benefit OF the poor :,
The affair was under the charge OF tho Young
Catholic Friend Society, and tho money hns
been appropriated by that organization for the
purchase OF shoes and clothing for the poor
children attending parochtal schools.
Cash Receipts for Charity Fund.
Mr.. Leonard Whitney furnishes the follow
III Mrs. George Clymer, $26; d. Az O., SO; X.
H., SO; j. W. somers, 50; Cash, ST.; Capitol
Lodge, lat, o. X. 8. b., S5i Two Ladies', $40:
Cash, 81 Harvey 4 Holden, SO; w. Il. s., Al
NJ. L., 81; All Kit, SO; S. II. q. Morsell, SO;
John Wiley, $780, Joseph Holt, $40; deorge
Maulsby, $50; st. Marys Sunday.School (col-
ored), $780, j. II. Ridder, S25. Total, sI,123..