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The Evening critic., 1884-02-19
leasn of State nepubiican AssoCIa.

Representatives OF the various Republican
State Associations In this city met last oven
ing at the hall corner Seventh and L streets
troller OF the Treasury, occupied the chair,
and Captain Widdicombe acted az secretary.
The election OF permanent officers resulted In
the selection OF the following: President,
ex-senator u. X. Bruce, Register OF the Treas
ury; second vice.presldent, Judge N. o.. Nc
Barland; corresponding secretary, II. o..
Megrew; financial secretary, Simon Wolf;
treasurer, w. II, Chase. An executive COM
Initteo, consisting OF these oi1icers, one dele.
gate from the several state Associations, aud
one member Tor oach state which mas no Or
appointed after prolonged discusstelE The
delegates VIII BIO elected. Al .sqs~
The Evening critic., 1884-02-19

Clarence II. Du Four and Cora Hughes
John q. Ponnil and Aida L. York,
Frank Garter and Rachel Pinion.
John II. Mcintyre, OF this city, and Catherine
V, Shoemaker, OF Montgomery County, Nd.
Nelson n. Brooke and Alice Porter.
ETA. Bhanks, OF Harrisonburg, va, and AMMO
y. Hoover, OF Rtaunton, Va.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-19
Everybody Can Get Fits:

"who was the latest man on recorA4Fhsked
one man OF another the other dafE"Why, TO
the best OF my knowledge, .Rth1el Lambert
was. AT the time OF his deecdhe weighed 739
pounds" said Mr.. A. eWhewl" said Mr.. O,
''what a terrible lare8 man he must have
been. Where In tlBworld did he get clothes
TO 1T him" s,klhe clothing house OF Robin
son, ParkerA <kpCo., corner OF Seventh ana d
streets, Nflefe clothes can BIO had to III any
body,se4fd Mr.. A..
The Evening critic., 1884-02-19
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

masquerade party was given at the res,-
dence OF Mrs. High, No. 401 II street south
west, by Miss Hattie Gordon, Lille High and
Mr.. Lincoln Goodall, and was highly enjoy
able. Two large rooms were prepared for the
occasion, being handsomely decorated with
until late hour, and the young people In
their brilliant costumes produced q most
beautiful sight. supper was served In au
adjoining room, the table being 1lled with
delicacies. Among the young ladies present
were the Misses Carrie COLLISION, as the 'sQueen
Ella Beall, "School Girl;" Susie Gordon, Daisy
Collision, Minnie Carroll, Maggie High, Hattie
Gordon, Lille and Emma Hoffman, Olive Goss
and - Johansen. Some OF the gentlemen
wero Messrs. Harry High, Harvey De Gore,
Linwood Taylor, VIII Espey, Harry Fridley,
VIII Gordon. Maurice Fitzgerald, Frank
Harper, Charley Cooper, AL Popkins, Frank
RaiDer, Frank Reichert and p. McArdie.
Mr.. John McDuell, well known In South
Washington, who has boon In Philadelphia
for the past four months, has returned to this
city.
The travel to Mt. Vernon is quito large. From
60 to 80 passengers go down every pleasant
day. There is considerable superstition about
travel ON Friday, and usually there is a fall
ing or on that day; Dur on last Friday the
number carried down was very large. Rggs
number carried on any day preytens,
>nrrye
''AIderney DRte45WsSons.'
Fresh Aldernex,sE tteI clLurned every morn.
ing and deliSseed ln1aB Hward" prints. SOC.
per ID .<k156 cottage cheese, buttermiIk and
sNeesffllk, &c. per at. Cream 15c. per pint.
"whist loads to suicide" says an exchange.
Oh, no; whist leads TO ice.cream and oysters.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-19
CAUTION.

CAUTION.
Swifts Specific is entirely vegetable prenara-
ton and should not be confounded with the va
rlous substitutes, limitations non-secret humbugs,
"BuccuB Alterans." ETC., etc. which are now being
manufactured by various persons. None of these
contain a single article which enters into the
composition IFS. s. s.. There Is only one Swifts
Specific and there is nothing In the world like IL.
To prevent disaster and disappointment be sure to
getthe genuine
Swift's Specific Is a complete antidote to Blood
Taint, Blood Poison, Malarial Poison and Skin
Humor ]. DICKSON SMITH, M. D.,
Atlanta. Ga.
/ have had remarkable success with Swiit's
Specific in the treatment of Blood and Skin Dis
eases and In Female Diseases. took tmyselt for
d. o. q. REkRY, NJ. D., Atlanta, Ga.
Iuhed switts Specific on my little daugeter, who
waa afflicted with some Blood Poison which had
resisted all sorts OF treatment. The Specific re-
neved her permanently and 1 shall use IT In my
practice. W. i. BRONTE, M. Dr.
Cypress Ridge. ARK.
Our treatise on Blood and SKIN Diseases mailed
= THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.,
Drawer ., Atlanta, Ga.
New York ONCE 1850 West ed st.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-19
NOTE THIS

Our Special Claim to Superiority
in the Ready-Made Clothing line
lies in the fact that our garments
are all made in a style equal to
Custom TaiIors' productions; their
fit is perfect, the selection large
and attractive, and by reason of
our very large facilities and extern
sive transactions our prices are
particularly low and economical.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-19
I'D Net NegIeQtss
L&5fSsBURdH Il BROS,
12Q(ese Snd 421 Seventh street.
yafG 4 SOLDIERS FRAnKNEss


General Sherman Responds TO the
Presidents Official Order ON HE
Retirement.
Tho President has received the following
letter from General Sherman, dated at 81.
Louis on the 10Th instant, acknowledging the
complimentary manner in which the Presi-
dent had announced his retirement from the
ness, TO thank you personally for the hand
come compliment bestowed in the general or.
ders OF yesterday, which are reported In. the
journals OF the day. To mo II was surprise
and most agreeable one. had supposed
that the actual date OF my retirement would
form short paragraph IN tho common series
OF special orders OF the War Department, but
as the honored Executive OF our country has
made It the occasion for his own hand TO
pay a tribute Of respect and affection
70 an onlcer passing from the active stage OF
life tQSone OF ease and rest, can only say that
ltaGfhonored and congratulate myself In thus
SleDdhding out my record OF service In manner
Tmost gratifying to family and friends. Nor
only this, but feel sure that whom the orders
OF yesterday are read on parade to the rogt-
ments and garrisons OF tho United States,
many young hero will tighten his belt and
resolve anew TO BIO brave ana true to the starry
banner which we, of our day, have carried
safely through one epoch ofdanger, but which
Will demand similar sacrifices, equal fidelity
and courage and larger measure OF intellt-
gence. Again thanking you for 80 marked
compliment, and reciprocating the kind wishes
for the future, am, with profound respect,
"w. t. SHERMAN,
"GenagsSs''"
The Evening critic., 1884-02-19
BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD

General Passenger Agent.
CHAS. IL. PUGII, General Manaser. ss'''
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15
A Suggestion for a Postofilce Site.


The question of tho building of n new post
Office for this city cannot be an Indifferent one,
either to the one hundred and eighty thousand
inhabitants of the district or to the fifty mil
lions of people residing without, who are d.
rectly interested In having suitable and safe
accommodations for the vast amount of mail
through the city postoflice en- route to the
capitol, the departments, or to their represent
atiyes in congress.
If Podunkville. wishes q new postofiice, the
member from the Podunkville district has
little trouble in inducing the member from
snake river or 0uchata to Join him In an
effort TO pass their respective bills for post
ONCE buildings, and the supervising archi-
tects office soon huns with the busy Industry
OF draughtsmen and specification writer's, and
the Podunkvillians and Snake River sojourners
soon rejoice in building palatial In every
sense OF the word; but Washington city, tho
capitol OF the nation and one Of Its largest
cities for years uses rented building. insult
able in every respect, simply because the
people are voiceless In the halls Of congress,
and apparently are at great disadvantage as
the humblest in the land. II Is the natural
result Of the deprivation of the ballot. r.
The question OF site may be easily de-
termined 4 we look for the center ofpopula..
ton and travel; that wonld place It about
the Cogswell fountain, at tho crossing of Sew
street and the Avenue.
A very handsome structure could be erected
by, utilizing the triangle formed by Penn
sylvania-Louislana avenues and so much OF
Market space as Is fenced, bridging over Sew
enth street with q handsome archway, as
somebody suggested some weeks ago. This
archway might be made very ornamental and
1t would at the same time allow the upper
stories to be continuous This building would
have all the advantages Of central location,
and If constructed of gray stone, gothic style
throughout, would be as pleasing In effect as
economical in space, and agreeably vary the
severely correct Grecian architecture so prev
alent ut the capital. CIvIs.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15
WHY JOHNNY WAS QUIET.
lnhntlle Ingenuity Rewarded and a Whole
Family Made Hapny.

a"hhl AeuN hepr1s
Mrs. Simpson and Johnny sailed forth on
another shopping excursion Saturday. Johnny
was too subdued to be entirely safe. lie had
evidently some occult scheme In his fertile
brain, and his mother was on the alert for de-
velopments. Some Christmas cards for friends
abroad we're the first objects to be sought, and
Mrs Simpson had handled the entire stock at
Chapman's store before she could make a se-
lection. The choice was difficult from the
Immense nna variety, and y was equally hard 70
Giles OF stall merry.
Johnny wanted now SUIT but that being
matter that his father Insisted upon attending
to, Mrs. Simpson contented herself with ex-
amning the full stock carried by Robinson on
tho avenue selecting In her mind ut the same
time crayat and othertriiles for her husband
She next looked over Tlmms's SUITS aud
picked out rom the new stock one that she
made up her mind should adorn tho manly
frame Of her liege lord ere the now year
| dawned.
All this time Johnny was dangerously quiet.
| He knew his mother could not pass Kings
| Palace without q look ut the bargains In mil
| linery, and he also knew that she would have
TO pass Metzerotts to get there. lie was right,
| and succeeded In getting her in to look ut tho
| mouth organs. Tommy had one that he must
match or die. He trlumphed, an easy victory,
as his mother was almost as much pleased
| with the music as he.
| Coming back from Kings, bargains In dress
| goods at Brodhead's caused another stop and
still further purchases. Back to Seventh
street the now weary pilgrims wendell their
way on half-iorgotten GRAND to buy some
shirts for father at Keeps. Flschers store was
visited on tho homestrctoh, and but for tho
low state of the exchecquer more cards, fancy
stationery, handsome books, and beautiful pic
lures would have been carried home, the dis
play there was so tempting. OF course Q
stock Of Sharpless's candles was among tho
| acquisitions OF tho excursion, while last cal
had to &c mnde at the old skating rink to lool
| at Grogan's furniture display
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15
LITERARY NOTES.

The Common Sense Household Calen-
dar," just published by Mossrs. Charles
Scribner's Sons, New York, aud sont us
through William Ballantyne & Son,
Washington contains timely cooking
receipt and somo apt quotations from
Marian Harland upon each daily leaflct
Marcus Ward & Co., New York. have
issued two very attractive childron's
books, Nursery Numbers, New Book
of Old Rhymes" and "play, a Picture
Book of Boys Girls, and Babies" Many
of these rhymes arc familiar, but the do
signs nro so original as to lend them extra
value.
Mr.. +. Colo, the leading American wood
engraver, Is now abroad, on commission
from the Ccntary Mdgdeine, making n
series Of engfavings from tho works OF
the old masters. One of the pictures
which he has thus engraved direct from
the original paintings appears in 81. Mich
0ids for Decamher--in advance Of its pub.
lication in the (ciiurB. 1t Is n portrait Of
tho great Spanish artist Vclasqucz, Of y
little infnnta Of Spain, tho daughter OF
King Philip ~.
Two or three anachronisms have been
charged to Mr.. Howell's now story "rhe
Rise of Silas Lapham," because one Of tho
characters speaks of Daisy Millorism be.
fore Henry James's novel appeared. and
another IL described as using type
writer in 1875. Mr.. Howells meets tho
charge in an open letter TO be printed In
tho January Century, in which ho claims
that In aiming at contemporary effect
the general truth is sometimes better
than the specific fact"
Joel Chandler Harris ("Uncle Remus'')
in The Current of Dec. 10, submits his
views on THE American Type" the sub
ject of most valuable and interesting
series of articles, from eminent litcrators,
now appearing in that periodical. Mr..
| Harris gives his impressions of the works
Of Messrs. Howells, James. Cable, Howe,
and others, and Is convinced that If our
novelsts are in search of types, the search
should be for types Of human nature. lie
holds that tho American character Is seen
and known at its best in tho rural regions
THE Nut Shell Series" is the title oil
tho latest novelty issued by g. Z. Put
MANS Sons, New York. 1t consists of six
petite volumes, % by A inches each
bound in bronze and printed upon linen
paper. Each ono contains an introduc'
ton and index, and Is filed with pithy
proverbs and short sentences, collected
with rare good taste from various authors
by Helen Kendrick johnson. The sew
eral numbers, bearing the names Of wis
DOM" wit aud Humor." Sentiments
proverbs" philosophy" "Epigram ant
Epitaph," present very attractive ap
pearance in their shining casket.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15
Deeds Filed for Record saturday.

r st., north side, bet. 9th and 10th sts, II. W.,
lot 10, Mattingly WILSON,. trustees, sub. OF
so. 1868, the Citizens Building company to
Furman ]. Shadd, sl,026.
N st., north side bet, 2lst and 22d SITS. n. W.,
lots to ], inclusive, and lots AZ to As, inclu.
siye, in the rear thereof, fronting on 30'foot
lots s to II, inclusive, all in Powell \ Dyer's
sub of SO. so, John A. Prescott to Edmund
and John Cammack, $4,000.
Fronting on 3O-foot alley In rear OF 18th st.
and IS Meies's sub Of So, 25i5, Montgomery
Q. Meigs to William l.. Finley, sl4o69O.
10th st., west side, bet. i st. n. W. and New
Hampshire ave-, lot 0, B. II. Warmers sub. of
s. H. Of So tx Charles B. Pearson to William
Sth st., east side, bet. S and T SITS. H. W., lot 49,
Warmers sub. Of SO. Az, Robert II. Coward
to Rudolph WILLIS, $3.50.
80, Warmers sub. of So 339, Charles Pelham,
trustee, to Vim. X. Wilmington, $500.
LIST st., west side, bet, Canal ST. and b St S. W.,
lots 20 TO 33 inclusive, of II. W. Garnett.et
to Henry A. Willard, So.
10th ST., east side, bet, n, O. ave and st, s. c.,
lot "a, Carpenters sub. of SO. 06S, Robert Il.
Bradley 70 Stanley lawton; $3.50
ii st., south side, bet, 4th and 9TH sts H. W., the
west part of lot II, 50, DIS, George s, Parker
to VIM. w. Kirby, $4,000.
18th st., east side, bet. G and sts s. O., lot ~,
So. 1920 Augustus V, Q. stebbins TO James
st., south side bet. 18th and 10th SITS. II, W.,
part of lot 30, SO, 1875, VIM, Chase TO Robert
w. Mcpherson, 81, 300.
q st., north side, bet. 10th and 18th SITS. n. W.,
lot 3 and L. and sub 3 and 1. of Machins
sub; 18th st., east side, bet. Pa ave, and
St. n W, lot ., all In So. $40; Q ST., south side,
bet. 10th and nth sts. n. w. lots and &; 18th
ST., east side bot. public So. and @ st. n, W.,
lot 6 and pit lot o, all in so. $780, nth st., west
side, bet. and X SITS, n. W., pit. lots and IA,
also on | st., north side, bet. 18th and 18th
Howard TO Thomas H. Waggaman aud John
w, Pilling, $3.50,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15

In the criminal court Saturday the cases Of
w. II. Dempsey, A. Burgdorf, and Others
charged with violating the statutes by present.
ing false vouchers to the navy department
the demurrers. tiled were overruled. Messrs
jeff Chandler, w. F. Mattingly, Jere Wilson,
G. S. Moore and A. II. Jackson, the counsel,
were present, and declined to argue the de-
murrer
The district attorney moved for orders of
consolidation of indictments. which motion
was granted.
The cases against Bell Mann, L. c. Kirk.
wood, and d. Carrigan were set,down for Jan
g. the case Of J. j. Walton, for the It'll, and
Sanborn for the 8th, and the others for the
13th
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15
COURT RECORD.
Business Transacted by tho District Judiciary
Saturday.

Court IN Genera, 7srn-Chief Justice Cartier
and Jnstices Macarthur aud Jdacs.--Assign-
ment-Central National bank VS.. Hume.
Criminal Court Justice Wviie. = Columbus
sewall, assault; discharge under section 1901,
Revised Statues. Walter Bland. larceny from
the person; motion for new trial filed. Jero
miah Hunt, mayhem; pleaded not guilty. AL
bert e, Balchim, false protenses; recognizance
forfeited. Charles NJ, Adds, embezzlement;
nolle pros. Lena Moss, larceny from person.
sentenced to three years In the Albany ponl-
Tertiary.
Equity Coun.-Jttstice Cor.-Downham VS..
Kelly; reference to auditor. Rollins VS.. Roll
Inns; commissioner to get answer. Assignment
balance of the calendar.
Circuit Court-Jiistice Hdone.-Moore vs..
Weggner ct al; motion for new trial fled
State of Maryland VS.. Baltimore and Ohio
railroad demurrer sustained. Baldwin vs..
Western Union Telegraph company; argued
on demurrer and submitted. Tayloe ct al. VS..
Lewis; motion for interrogatory argued. As
sgnment for today-Roth va. Collins; Proctor
vs. Iemple Larkin, use OF, vs.. Janney; Glea-
son VS.. Pfoil; Linn VS.. Schneider Jones VS..
Warder; utermehle vs.. Rheam; Clifford vs..
Luckett; Emerson VS.. District, and Pelham VS..
Stephenson
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15
A Sensational NH At tho Combine.

The attraction at the Theater Comique for
this week is one of the most sensational things
now on the variety boards, and has created an
unmistakable ftirore wherever II has been pre-
sented. II is entitled TOTO; or, The Magic
Queen, and Manager Snclbaker has made ex-
tcnsive improvements on the stage of his house
In order that 1t may be presented with all the
scenic effects which have made Its production
in other cities an event. One of the chief fea-
lures OF the piece liz q startling ballet
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15
A Great Problem.

Il oEOttO ElODlOhis
--Tate all tho Kidney and Liver
Medicines,
Take ali tho Blood purifiers,
Take all the Rheumatic remedies,
Take all the Dyspepsia and indigestion
cures,
Take oil the Ague, Fever, and bilious
specifics,
Take all tho Brain and Nerve force
reriuers.
Take all the Great health restorers.
IN short, take all the best qualities OF
MI these, and the best
-Qaaiiies Of all the best medicines in
the world, and you will find that Hop
--Bitters have the best curative quail
Ties and powers of all concentrated
in tbem, and that they will cure
whom any or all of these, singly or
combined
Fail. A thorough trial will give pos
tive proof Of this.
Hardened Liver.
Five years ago broke down with kid
ney and liver complaint and rheumatism.
Since then / have been unable to BIO
about at all. My liver became hard like
wood; my limbs were pulled up and filed
with water.
All the bost physicians agreed that
nothing could cure me. resolved TO try
Hop Bitters. / have used seven bottles.
The hardness has all gone out from my
liver, tho swelling from my limbs, and II
has porked miracle in my case; other
wise would have been now in my grave
Buffalo, Oct. /, 1881. J. W. MonEY.
Poverty and Suffering
81 was dragged down with debt, power
ty, and suffering for years, caused by q
sick family and large bills for doctoring
Twas completely discouraged, until one
gear ago, by the advice Of my pastor,
commenced using Hop Bittors, and In one
month wo wero all woll, and none Of III
have been sick day since, and / want &c
soy TO all poor men. you can keep your
families we'll year with Hop Bittets fol
less than ono doctors visit will cost.
know it."-A WoRRINGMAN.
as-None genuine without q bunch Of greer
Hops on the white label. Shun all .he vile
poisonous stuff with Hop or Hops in thei
name.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15

Hon. John r. French will deliver his lee
ture on the above subject at the Church OF our
Father, corner Of Thirteenth and L streets, to-
morrow evening. blr. French was for ten
years sergennt-atarrns of the senate, and was
brought into intimate relations with the mem
bers Of the upper branch of the national legis.
lature, so HIS lecture Is filed with personal
"reminiscences which are always interesting.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15
What NAV he Seen Al the Dime Museum,

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Allen, in that favorite
comedy, "Toodles," will furnish the piece de
resistance on the bill of fare provided with in
telligent care by Manager Barton for the de-
this week. The other toothsome tldbits on
the bill are the exquisite Ryans. the D'Almas,
Jerry Hopper, Alice Hall, Slocum and Flynn,
the Liliputians, and many new curiosities In
the museum,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15
CITY ITEMS.

MAKE Il boys ang girls happy, and buy one
of Francs genuine sealskin caps, price, 81. 20.
No limitations like nome merchants trying to
pass of on the public Us genuine at exactly the
same price. Francs 81 caps are beauties
Corner Seventh and d, the only strictly one
price hats and gents furnishing store in this
pity Eblt
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15

Rev. Dr. ]. II. Vincent will deliver his famous
lecture on "That Boy this evening ct the
Foundry NJ. f. church. His treatment of the
subject is mastery, and wit, wisdom, pathos,
and instruction are so blended as to present
most enjoyable entertainment. DIR. Vincent
Is one of the ablest of pulpit orators.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15

CARp.-To all who are suffering from the
weak weSEness u early decsy loss Of manhood y Se
will send recipe that will cure you, free OF
charge. This great remedy was discovered b &
missionary In South America. Send self.
addressed envelope to the Rev. Joseph T. In
man, Station d., New York CITY,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15

THE Rowland Dental Association No. eli
Four-and-a-half street northwest three doors
north of Pennsylvania avenue, do all kinds Of
Dental Work. All work warranted flrst-class
Have administered nitrous oxide to over 80 900
persons. Fine gold and amalgam filings in.
serted in the best manner
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15

"IIave You your life preseryer?' she timidly
inquired, looking tristfhlly into the face Of
her lover, us the little craft In which they
were seated skinned gracefully over the BIZ
lows "Oh, yes he answered merrlly; 'see
here" and he drew from his side pocket u
bottle Of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15

"ALpERNEy DAIRY WAGONS" Fresh Alder.
ne Sd oq'er Gn ana vys nrnta ana AZ, oe, S
pound. Also cottage cheese, &C. per ball but.
termilk, DC. per quart. and sweet milk ut DC.
per quart
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15

Beatty and Hawkins's addition, pit. lots 20 and
g. Sloan to The District Of Columbia, 50, $50.
Holmead's addition, pit lot S, Charles n. Cra.
gin. it,, trustee, TO William I, Brown, 500.
Holmead's addition, pit. lots 40 and 80, Charles
II: Cragin lr., trustee, to James w. Fuguson,
$3.50