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The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-02-28
SERIOUS COMPLICATIONS
Which siay Grow Out of the Eaii-
uye 10 FilI Emportaut offices.


A CRITIC reporter was informed by we'll
posted official that tho unprecedented slow
ness OF the present Administration In tho
matter Of appointments is giving rise to some
very serious complications In nearly all Of tho
Departments and branches the Government.
The most important OF those dlGncultles Ia
that arising out OF tho Immense number OF
cases In which tho term of bonded ofl,er
has EXPIRED and no is serving pending the APP
pointment OF his successor. In many OF these
cases the bondsmens liability ended with the
expiration OF the term, ana tho official con-
tnues TO act In a responsible position OF trust
Without the guarantee and security for the
Government which the law requires and the
public interest demands.
The number aud Importance OF these cases
can only be understood and appreciated by an
investigation of the facts, and but for tho nat.
ural hesitation OF oillcials 10 call attention To
the shortcomings Of the Administration, ths
facts, II known, would create u sensation. Tho
reporters informant said that by way OF eX-
ample he could name p0stoflce In leading
city in which a year and a-halt has expired
since tho postmasters commission ran out,
and yet no appointment has been made. There
so far from Washington which remained va
cant for six months before The President made
up his mind, and he concluded that II the Of
flee had run Itself for halt year, there WINS
no use In filling 1t at all. II the deiberatOn Of
ten resulted In this conclusion, there might
not DO SO much harm done; but, as 1t Is, when
there are important vacancies IN evory depart
ment and all sorts OF complications arising,
the matter IL very serious.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-02-28
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

There was O little social gathering last oven.
Ing at the residence of Mrs. James s. Pierce,
on G street, near Four-and.a.half, consisting
of about thirty well.known residents OF South
anily In listening to music and In quiet little
dance. Supper was served late in the oven
ing. Niles Mollie O'Brien rendered some
musical selections, which were highly up
prcclated Among the guests wero DR.. Holden,
Mr. johnson and Miss johnson, Miss Mollie
Underhill and Miss Underhill, OF Now Jersey;
Mr.. Hazen and Niles Bolle Hazeu, Mlss Emma
Doyle, Messrs Thomas and John Holden,
Miss Columbia Cox aud Mr.. VIM. Il. Cox, Mr..
VIM. Rock and Mrs. Rock.
The funeral OF young Georgia selby, son OF
Mrs. Fannie Selby, who died on Tuesday morn
services being held at the residence, No. 400
G street southwest. Rev. W. II. Lansey, OF Cor
such Chapel, ofIlciated. The remains wore
then borne 10 tho hearse by the following
boys, who had been Intimate friends OF tho de-
ccased, James Pawn, Fred Mockabee, VIII
Harper md John Norris. The intorment was
at Congressional Cemetery.
Dr. RIA. Bacon is absent on two weeks
visit 10 his old home In Vermont
Mrs. Frank Golden, OF 40 Seventh street
southwest, has been called to Alaska, Mineral
County, ". Va, on account Of the Illness OF her
sister.
Tho Very Reverend G. ]. Wilson, known to
many residents OF South Washington as being
the ono who deserves the credit for the cree
tion of st. Dominios Church, recently died at
ST. Roses Convent in Washington County,
Kentucky, In tho 18th year OF his age.
There will be n general cessation OF gal
eties In South Washington until after Lent.
Tho Monday evening hops Mt Excelsior Hall
Will be discontinued, and the various social
clubs will not give any parties. Beyond n few
carpet dances everything in tho social limo
Will be duh for 40 days.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-02-28
RRKR0ADs.
PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE.

TO THE NORTH, WEST AND SOUTHWEST.
DOUBLE TRACK. SPLENDID SCENERY
STEEL R :. lis, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT qUIpAIENT
TRAINS ms LE,A a,y,I wASHINaroN, from Station
For ' Pssn OF Sixth d ana nd, Streets az oow
ARES r. daig f1 PGlG iIso SssSpog oST7 at odS
secpng from mi Garrs6Irs 10 qosl 6gg w,h
s ,o P 5iNg5Ss 20 p NJ daily with Palace
cage via Columbus and q, 81. L Iny ,oE +, chi
Nfn Fl gnIpaag EaT IRON pltsbureh 10 Chicago
the wesi, with Palace seeplng car ouIgn and
ington to Chicago. "ni WASH
BALTIMORE & POTOMAC RArLRoAn
For Erie, Canandaigua, Rochester, Bufraio MI.
ara, Mt 1000 p. m. daily except saturdny N ,yiH,
Palace Cara from Washington to Rochester m s,,h
Washington to BufIalo. Train leaving Wan.
ipgton ON Saturday night viii not run beyond
For Wiillamsport, Lock Haven and Elmlro a,
$40 a. NJ, daily except Sunday. w
For Now York and the Fast, b.15A. NJ, 1850 A,
400, 1860 and lIl5P NJ. Limited ExpresS ~
Pullman Parlor Cars, $40 A. NJ daily except
For Boston, without change, 14o p. NJ. every
week day on Sunday; Z 7. NJ.
at JeIgty city wltlI boats OF brooklyn Anpex'
nfordirg direct transfer to Fulton street avoid.
For Philadelphla, s.l5 and 1850 A. NJ, 10. 400
1000 and Ills L. NJ; on Sunday, at 100 i001 nnI
lil5 p NJ: Limited Express, 40 a. 81 daily
For DalilmcTe dc, sl5, 90, 1000. 1850 A. NJ. and
Lao, 400, 425, 40, go, $40, 1000 and II rs r. M:
and Ills r. NJ. - ~ 'V
For Popes Creek Liue, $50 A. NJ. and 40 T.. NJ.
daily, except Sunday
For Annapolis, 600 a. NJ. and 4iO i. NJ daily, OK.
cent Sunday. ~
ALIEN ANDRIA & FREDERICKSBURG RAIL
TON RAILROAD.
For Alexandra, a.35. 200, 925, HOS and II. "a A
NJ, 2o5i a25, 3, Os5, sos and ll.35 r. NJ. On sun.
day at 6.35, Q.25, l0J A. Nj. O5 T., NJ
tor hchmond ana the South, 0.3j and Hos A, NJ.
80 daily, and L, Nj. daily, except Sunday.
trains leave AIexandria for WnshlnEton, sos,
sos. 10 10 md 10 20 A. NJ, 305, 322 10 70j and
1910 7. NJ. and ~ midnight. On Sunday nt (, O5
and 1910 a. NJ, IO5 and 1910 Z. NJ.
1ickets md information at the Office northeast
corner OF Thirteenth street and Pcnnsyl yanin ave-
nue ana at the station, whore orders be left for
ana residences.
j. II. WOOD.
- -. General PASSENGER Agent
ClIAE. Il. pTTGH gpnorrl Nopa0or
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-02-28

Abou len Halstead--Inay his tribe lncreas,-
Thinking one night to steal sweet Burcens3
From oflloo work, of which he'd had greed,
Called 10 his side his faithful Romeo Reed,
And quoth' "By Allah ana bis crest horned
spoCp,
win so home and sleep mo until noon,
II ! can get paragraph from you
To pull TO mOrrow's editorial through
Now, mind you, one short paragraph VIII do"
Good Romeo Reed inclined his reverend head
"Isinillah rObangl-"Good enough" no
said
And Hastead straightway hled himself to bed.
Ahou Ben Haletoad woke next day at nlne,
Ana having quaned, "a Is his wont, his wine,
called Tor the paper, which no always read,
Propned up by pillows In his regal bed,
lle seized the sheet, and with an onger l0ut
He turned tho mammoth paper inside out,
70 eco what Romeo Reed had writ about,
Abon Bon Halstead Is cheeks grew very red,
He irothed awhile and stood upon his head
HIS mournful eyes were all ablaze with fire,
His noble frame quakod with demoniac irc---
Lol Romeo's paragraph filled up the page on
tire.
--Ch,oago NewS.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-02-28
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

large galvanized iron croes, to replace tho
wooden one recently removed from ST. Mlry's
Church epire, Will be placed In position as
soon US the weather permits. The cross ia a
handsome piece OF workmanship and will add
greatly TO the beauty of tho church.
The sidewalk In front of the lot on st. Asaph
street, near Prince, on which the owner con-
templates erecting two dwellings, ia In n
dangerous condition TO pedestrians In that
neighborhood after dark. Last night about
s 80 o'clock Auditor y. j.. Brockett was passing
along ut tho point above named, AM as there
waa 10 light to warn persons of danger,
slipped and fell into the mud, quito painfully
iniuring himself.
1t is understood that city Treasurer Harlow
Intends erecting row OF dwellings In short
time on Duke street, nenr Patrick.
Ford, the colored barber who murdered Mr..
Honborough at Warrenton, and was taken
from this city ON Thursday to warrenton for
itiai, was brought last night and piaced In
jail here to await tho summons OF the warren
ton authorities.
The levels OF tho Alexandria Canal are being
cleaned out previous 10 the turning on Of the
water.
Charles Beach and Frank Alden were de.
tained at the station house this morning for
trial, charged with robbing the house OF Mr..
u. Wheat.
sauted about 10 O'Clock last night near the
A. & L. Il. II. Depot and relieved OF his over
coat and pocketbook containing So. Suisse
Grave Peyton, George Lask and Joseph Nor
land with having committed tho crime.
Nineteen persons have been summoned
from this city TO appear Mt Richmond ana teB-
tify In the case OF Judge N. u. Meade.
James Beach was sent 10 jail by the Mayor
yesterday for vagrancy.
Ezekiel Cade and Henry Wilson, OF Washing.
tor, wero before Justice Arnell yesterday,
charged With writing policy IN this city. They
were sent to Jail TO await the action OF tho
grand jury OF the Corporation Court.
At u meeting OF q committee Of the residents
OF Alexandria County, held at the old court
house In this city yesterday, a resolution was
adopted requesting the Legislature 10 abolish
the present special road law OF that county,
and provide for putting the same under the
control OF a special road commissioner.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-02-28
The VIRGINIA midland RalIway.
THE TRUNK LINE TO THE SOIJ,rI
SOUTHWEST AND WEST.

lhbNh ~ THE SlUTH
SOUTHWEST AND WEST.
Schedule In effect NOVEMBER IS, 1883
s;S5 A. M.--NEW ORLEANS MAIL daily, MAX
Ing close connections to Ill points Sonth ano
soulhwost. (Daily except sunday with o. & D
Railway. Pullman Sleeping Buffet cars from
New York and Washington TO Atlanta. PAIL
man Sleeping Cars from Washington and At
lanta &c New Orleans.
$50 y. M-LOU1SVILLE FAST LINE. Daily
via Charlottesville 70 Cincinnati Louisville
and All Western points, Pullman sleeping Cars
from washington to Louisville.
1910 p. MESQUITE ERIN NJ all AND EXPRESS,
daily TO all points South and Southwest via
panVille and charlotte. daily except sunday
with O. & o. Railway. Pullman Sleeping Cars
from washington via Danville, Charlotte aud
Atlanta to New Orleans, also, from WashiDg-
ton via Charlotte and Columbia TO Augusta.
Manassas Division train leaves Washington ut
S35 a, m. daily except Sunday.
Warrenton trains leave Washington at s:S5 q. m.
and $40 y, m. daily.
For tickets and Information inquire at Com.
pauy's ONCE, COL Penna. ave or at Union Depot
Nj. SLAUGHTER, N, MAUDANIEl,
den, Pass, Agent, Agent.
SOL HASs. Traffic Manager.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-02-28

very fat.looking letter was mailed at the
City PostofIlce the other evening which had
strange appearance, to say the least. II
CLERKS were inclined TO believe that 1t con-
tanned some dynamic substance. Assistant
Postmaster Sherwood was called in, ana like
the gallant soldier that he is, picked 1t up and
handled 1t without dreaming for moment
that 1t might possibly contain something dan
gerous. He held the envelope for q short time
He then said TO the stamp clerk: "rhls letter
10 all right. Cancel tho stamp" This COM
mand was obeyed. Bangl went tho cancel
stamp, when n terrible odor at once pervaded
the room. The envelope was loaded to the
muzzle, as II were, with very poor quality OF
Limburger cheese. Tho letter was addressed
'Forelgn Affairs Committee, Capitol" 1t is
Joke, and that he intended 1t for the Hon. IlspN
Ochiltree. 1aslsss
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-02-28

The representatives OF the various organize
lions Of workipgmen, the unions and branches
OF the Federation OF Labor, have organized
movement TO secure tho erection OF suitable
building In which all such organizations can
hold their meetings, and all share the adyan-
tages OF u readlug-room, library, cafe, etc.
apartments and collected small libraries, etc.,
and there Is no doubt that they could combine
and erect n handsome building, suitable for
all their purposes, and by which much would
be accomplished in promoting ffiendly rela-
lions ana securing cooperation between tho
different organizations.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-02-28
1T WAS ALL IMAGINATION.
MIR. Carson Denies an Interview
Entely Published.

"Did you see that alleged Interview pub
llshed In the star OF the Goth with moo" asked
Colonel Perry Carson of a CRITIC reporter yes
terday evening.
"What about?"
'why, about who would DO elected delegate
to tho Chicago convention"
(which one?"
"The Republican, of COURSE"
"No, did not SEQ II. What OF IT."
"Why, II Is n lie out of whole cloth. was
not interviewed by Star reporter or anybody
else on that subject 1 have never said any
thing about the contest being betwoon Ne. A.
NJ. Clapp and Colonel Ingersoll or anybody
else. l have eaid nothing about Mr. Congor.
In fact, as stated In tho outset, was not in-
tervlewed at all. You may state IL you VIII
that am Logan man flrst, last ana all the
time"
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-02-28
BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROPD
THE MODEL FAST LINE AND THE oil r,y
LINE BETWEEN
THE EAST AND TIL u WEST.

nm, y Ei .S ~ BInsT !, ,,
VIA ~ a nrn III " WEST,
r,nr,pTr ME- " ASH lNGION,
DiS AHs sfns Jnn.NNEf COUPLER
schodnle In ,a,s a.Iaa ~ . ~ ,nh ,-o,,,
~ iean W '"Ae eHect SONpAN \, NOVEMBER
10 1901
Leave washington from station corner OF New
Jersey avenue and q street by Eastern STANDARD
or!6th Meridian time.
For Chicago, Cincinnati, Louisville and St Louis
daily at 3O5 a. NJ, 10.l5 A. NJ, 1910 Y, NJ with
through coaches and Palace Sleeping Cars To
above points, without change; 1918 x. 81. daily To
Chicago except Saturday. -
For Pittsburgh at 1915 a. NJ. and SOP M,
daily SAP Y, III. TO Pittsburgh, Cleveland and De.
For Toledo and Detroit, via Mnnroeville, 1918
a. NJ. daily, with Sleeper for Toledo via Wheel
Ing and Lake Erie Il r..
Trains for Philadelphia and New York at BIO
A. NJ; daily except Sunday; 800 p. NJ. aud 1000
II, daily With parlnr anil SlpaniuU Cav
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-02-28
The Tome of Social AssenbiaGes.
THEY INTERESTED THE people,

Ely Fair Dealing, Giving an Equiyh.
lent for Money Spent. and Genefai
Attention 40 Busiuess-The RQkuit
WAS success.
Even TO the most casual observer ~ bust
ness done daily ut Lansburgh & BE- pali.
tial establishment, on Seventh stre&, between
d and i streets, is matter OF cFhment, and
to one who looks into tho varI&s branches
and departments OF this famoX house It is
surprising In ono sense, tlBugh perfectly
natural when we take into Qs6sideration tho
perfect quality OF the stoclFlts vast oxtent
and The remarkably reasonable prices. L,t
tho third floor and there Yfl DO found In that
branch alone larger bytRness continually IN
progress than in any otJ6r house In the city.
1t is there that the extd1sive accommodations OF
remnants OF all descri{flon are being sold to
season, and so essentially Is It necessary 70
close them out thug the .Messrs. Lausburgh
are dlsposing of Thigh for less than one.thlrd
Of their actual vnlVb.
Notwithstanding SO great sacrifices, this
popular firm ca4 afford thom, having, az It
has, to carry Greater amount OF stock than
any three hous& In the city combined, and It's
rush OF businq8 Is so great It Is compelled TO
continually lag In stores OF fresh goods.
The qualitWand style OF Its STOCK Is only
equaled by NE moderate rates of prices. Their
76-cent sing nre the admiration OF tho entire
city; theirH gros grains, In all shades, cannot
possibly hfpurchased elsewhere for less than
S1.50, wl3e their 50-cent silks, in the most
beautifuYof small checks, new designs, are 70.
farded e bein1 sadQnced by other'houses
WR To sn iSr IsESrlso and business taat
Of th@ Messrs. Lansburgh tho citizens of
and Express the same by their unqualified
anYhearty patronage OF their palatial cstab'
lispment.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-02-28
surprisIneIy Law Figuros.

stylish and well.made clothing which have
prevailed at NJ. L. Eiseman's establishment,
121 Seventh street, throughout tho winter, are
still the order of the day, and the Immense
stock is being constantly added TO by the ar
rival of the newest and most fashionable goods
and at surprisingly low figures. The special
bargains recently offered I'm mons, boys' aud
childrens suits commend themselves 10 every
1udiclous purchaser.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-02-28
Grent BooIs..sswYe.
N Assessment Case in the Court Ia

In the Court In Banc to-day the application
OF Henderson, trustee, for mandamus on the
District Commissioners, was talken up for ar.
gument, Messrs Il. II. Orittenden,T. J. Mackey
TONER and Mossrs. Riddle and Miller for the
District. Tho object OF the mandamus is to
compel tho Commissioners to revise the epe-
cial assessment on property on Twenty.fourth
and M streets northwest The claim Is made
that the property was not benefited specially
by the Improvement and the law does not con-
template that property not specially benefited
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-02-28
THE EVENING CRITIC.
FsTA BIIsHTp AUGUST 1858.
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

Tho special bulletin Issued from tho signal
ONCE t0.uny says
For Friday much colder, fair weather Is In
dicatcd for New England, the Middle Atlantic
and South Atlantic States,
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-02-28
THE NUDE IN SOCIETY.
A Protest A. ainst Too Much Exhibit
lion of Bare Necks ana Bare Arms
md Vaccination MnrIEa.


"Let mo remark" said a modest ofIlclal to a
there is great need OF a popular protest now
and here against tho exposure OF female
charms that Ia tolerated among tho highest
social circles on full'dress occasions. 1t Is not
exactly subject for newspaper discussion,
but II is n theme for an earnest aud honest r.
buke. II is worry bad taste aud It Is shocking,
and In spite OF what has been said there ia ar
increase rather than u decrease In the per.
centageo OF obIectlonably low necked dresses
at fashionable receptions. No ono eau dotend
tho exposure OF arms and necks ana shoulders
and comfort OF the ladies, the morals of all
concerned and IN the interest OF tasteful ana
effective dressing, the sooner u change ia male
and present low-cut patterns rejected In all
refined circles the better II Will DO for
The Tone of Social Assenbiages.
"rhero is Just one other point l would like
10 make IN reply TO those who claim that tho
matter Is one in which evory lady should use
her own discretion nnd DO free to decide for
principle OF personal liberty; but see how It
Is accomplished In this city this wlntor.
was at one OF the largest aud most fashionable
receptions of tho season tho other evening,
and, standing In spacious parlor among
hundred couples, my wife was the only lady
whose dress was cut on a pattern that coln-
cidod with her views of proprlety and delicacy,
and so far out ofkoepiug was her tasteful toilet
with that atmosphere of bare shoulders and
vaccination marks that she was forced to CONS
away. lady with these Ideas of proprloty,
which fortunately are not rare or unusual, has
ings in n costume that causes her checks 70
redden With shame or 20 stay away. When
the discretion allowed IL narrowed down to
that point IL Is time TO call halt"
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-02-28
DIR. FELIX LIE BRUINS
HEALTEI rs WEALTH

HEALTH IS WEALTH.
guaranteed specific Tor Hysteria, Dizziness Con-
yulBions Fits, Nervous Neuralgia, Headache,
aicohol or tobneco. weReeulneS,, Mental De- %
preston. Softening OF the Brain resulting In
insanity and leading 10 misery, decay snt
power in either sex, Involuntary Losses and Sper-
matorrhpa caused by over-exertion Of the brain,
tanA the months treatment 81 box, or six
boxes fors5, sent by mail prepaid on receipt OF
any case. With each order received by us for six
boxes, accompanied with Is, we will SEND the pur
II the treatment does not effect cure. Guaran-
tees Issued only by stott q Cromwell, Washing
ton. lu7
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-02-28
Mrs. Paramore Poisoned.

dispatch from ST. Louis says: "Dr. D)Is-
liner, leading physician or this city, says
that Nellie Hazeltino Paramore, at one time
tho belle of st. Louie, and, when married by
tho Episcopal Bishop in Philadelphia two
years ago, the object or great interest In So
cial circles, died from taking twenty-ono
grains Of morphine Mt single dose. Her hus-
band gave her this by accident. DR.. Boisllmer
was not IN attendance upon her, but was
called in since to attend her. The husband
has left his old homo and gone to live with
HIS father, Colonel paramore, the president OF
tho 81. Louis & Texas Railroad" ens
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-02-28
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 Tailors' productions; their
ut 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. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-02-28

Tho building operations going on adjoining
Messrs. Willet Rouff's establishments 10.
0O5 Pennsylvania avenue, compel thom u re-
move the Immense stock OF furs and lailaS
wraps from their fur department., and tho dem
are compelled 10 sell their large assortmango OF
handsome soalskin sacquea, squirrel aud mink
lined circulars, etc., at unprocedentelly low
handsome and costly sacques anl wraps az
low prices ~ worry rare one and lsaAjtEpsfits
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-02-28
-'- n =, 7Rtflstp1
VeerhoHt 4sfciure stores,
DIG and 4lUseSS street.

fe-DR. CoLLINsathe brother Of the late
Jerome j. Collins, one OF the Jeannette heroes,
is In the city, guest at tho Riggs House.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-02-28
STEAMBOATS,.

VNoRTRRsS MONROE, NORFOLK AND THE
n SOUTH.
Safe and Elegant Steamers LADY of THE LAKE
AND JANE MoSELEl. FARE so CTS.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday ut $50 p, M.
Meals served on the European Plan.
Take Steamer Thompson to all Potomac River
Landings, Monday. Wednesday and Friday att
n. IN. Fare, ~ cents.
Steamer Thompson makes special trip TO Blun
Point every Saturday evening Mt p. M, leaving
her wharf at =. m; returning Sunday morning,
stopping at all River landings, reaching Washing.
ton about y. M.
Inquire ut ofIce Nat Met. Bank, 6l3 18th st.
Iy7tf ALFRED WOOD, Secretary.