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The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-11-13
Prices tOSuit All
COMPETITION DEFIED.

Business Suit, So: worth $3.50.
Cheviot Suit, so; worth $1,000.
SILK Mixed Suit, $3.50; worth S12.
Bannockburn Tweed, $40; worth S13.
Blue and Brown Corkscrew, $40; worth SO.
Very Fine Suits, $12.50; worth SIS.
Black Broadcloth Suit, SIG; worth S26.
Mems Overcoats, 1915; worth 81.
Good heavy Overcoat, 50; worth $3.50.
SILK Mixed OvercOat, $3.50; worth $40.
All.Wool Heavy Beaver, 1925; worth $3.50.
Pure Lambs Wool Overcoat, SO; worth SIG.
SILK and SatlnLined, S12; worth SIG.
Boys Overcoats, S2To; worth $500.
Chinchilla OvercOats, 1870; worth $3.50,
Children's Suits, 81 80; worth s2.75.
Good Heavy Mixed, S2,25 worth 1915.
Fine Suits for S3; worth $3.50.
Mems Pants, 81; worth 50.
All-Wool, $500; worth S1.25.
Splendid Quality, 1926; worth ~.
CustOm.Made, SO; worth $3.50.
Chlldren,s Knee Pants, 49,: All.Mool, roc.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-11-13
NEW PLAYS BEGGING.
Comedian John n. Raymond CHATS
unou The Theatrical Situation.

MFR. John II. Raymond, tho popular come
diar, In conversaton with n Philadelphia
IytsS reporter on the subject ofnow plays, said !;
81 never saw so many good plays begging
for production as there have been on tho mar
ket this year, have dozen manuscripts In
my trunk now, each Ofwhich Is worthy OF at
ientlon but, unfortunately for mo, none OF tho
characters are adapted to my style, excepting
two or three, and these are by well.knOwn and
successful authors. have one that promises
well, prepared by Mark Twain and william d..
Howelle, presenting moro particulars about
the private llfc OF my old friend, Colonel MHi-
6CffB Scl2eTs, wherein that sangulne speculatOr
details some now schemes OF very remark
able nature and calculated TO revolutionize tho
worlds OF commerce, politics and mechanics.
Tho new ideas OF the Colonel are extremely
funny and appeal directly to tho American
sense Of the ridiculous. Mr.. J. i. Runnion, OF
the Chicago Tribune, has written mo ar excel
lent comedy called "Ferguson," wnt,l i5
very novel and which may present u New
York In tho spring. These, Of c0l-e' ere by
experienced dramatats, but have o.. many
by unknown authors that show much genuine
merit and ! say It's n great pity that 80 fow
channels arc opened % them.'
"You 60 to London in the spring, Mr.. Ray
mOnd, do you not?'
"Yes, am to play "For Congress" and
"Fresh" at tho Gaiety Theatre In juno, and I
am quite curious to SEQ Just what the English
people will think OF thoroughly American
political comedy"
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-11-13
ADJUSTMENTS LAST EVENING.

GRAND ERA-HousE.--Last.evening Balro's
beautiful opera OF the "Dohemian Girl" was
rendered by the Abbott opera Company 70 the
evident satisfaction OF large audience. The
cast was strong one, including Abbott, An
nandale, Tagllapietra aud Fabrlnl, and each
sang tho familiar numbers OF this opera 80
we'll as to win several encores.
FoDD's PERA-HoUsE.-The |Hoop OF Gold'
attracted another large audience last night,
which was pleased by the way In which this
melo.drama was rendered.
NATIONAL THEATRE,-To every ones sur.
prise the National Theatre was not crowded
last night to hear tho Milan Opera Company q
fne rendering Of "Rigoletto." Tho excellont
impression created on Tuesday night was
strengthened. Tho performance was treat
The audience broke into uncomfortable cheers
when the quartet In the last act was rendered
DIME MUsEUM.-The Arne Walker Dramatic
Company drew full house at the Dime Mu.
scum last evening. This organization is
creating q very favorable impression among
the audiences that frequent this popular re.
sort.
THEATRE CoM1QUE.-May Templeton and
her troupe are pleasing good audiences at the
COniuue,
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-11-13

WAsHINeToN is peculiarly blessed at the
present time in the quality and quantity
Of popular amusements.
At the Grand Opera.House Miss Abbott
and her popular and talented troupe, with
excellent chorus, brilliant surroundings
and splendid orchestra, delight the audi
ences that nightly fill one of the most i'm
posing and beautiful places Of amusement
that the world can boast.
At the National Theatre the Milan Opera
Company, unknown heretofore to Washing
ton audiences, have not only afforded a
great surprisee, but have created a furore,
and tho local critics do not hesitate to say
that tho city has never been favored with
finer presentation Of grand opera, while
the audiences forget themselves in wild en-
thusiasm over the majestic music.
Ford's Opera. House provides for those
not musically inclined by spectacular melo-
drama of high order.
Next week the strains of music will die
away, and in their place tragedy, of the
most impressive kind, will be substituted.
Madame Janish, at tho Grand Opera
House, will open in Camille" Her fame
as great and queenly tragedienne has
preceded her, and sho will find expectant
audiences.
At the National, tho novel, Called
Back" that has thrilled, startled and
charmed thousands of readers during the
past few months, will be presented with
fine dramatic and scenic effect, while
Ford's opera-House will afford the refresh
ing humor, the rippling, bubbling fun that
is needed to perfect the combination.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-11-13
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

For Friday slightly warmer, fair weather Is
indicated for Now England, the Middle Allan
tic states, lower lake region and the upper
Ohio valley.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-11-13

REPUBLICANS can afford to look on the
Democratic jolliGcatlon meeting tonight,
If not with composure, at least in good
humor If it should, contrary to our hopes
fnd belief, turn out that Cleveland 10
,lected, their jollihcation would be right
and proper, although we think it would be
in better taste to have waited until after
all doubts were dispelled.
1t Is natural that partisans should be
elated at success, and it is, perhaps, in the
line of safety to give vent to their joy.
Our Democratic brethren have had little
in the past twenty-five years to make them
glad, and there is all the more reason why
they should give way to the exuberauce
Of their feelings. We honor our Democratic
friends, in fact, for showing their loyalty
to their leaders II they can't wait until
they know whether they are right, why
let them jubilate now.
Let Republicans look on with patience
and forbearance If our Democratic friends
in the exuberance Of their joy should
oveIstep the bounds and eer them, let
them remember that this is free America,
where there must bo liberty of action and
speech, and not attempt to resent any little
unpleasant remarks. Be law-abiding. II
may rankle little, but it can do no harm
either to yourself or your cause.
We trust the colored people aud all othe
Republicans will show themselves good
citizens tonight aud avoid all show of re-
sentiment at anything that may happen
Democrats as we'll as Republicans have 8
perfect right to jollify at even a supposed
victory. Let our Democratic friends enjoy
themselves as much as they like. Every
body is better for feeling good.
The CRITIC hopes that its Democratic
friends will enjoy themselves tonight, aud
that they will in turn show equal good
humor If called upon to witness tri-
umphal Republican procession and demon
stration when the final returns come in.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-11-13
A Notable PubIicatiou.

one OF the most notable publications OF the
year is Mr.. i, =. Roo's "Natures Serial Story"
Just issuod from tho press Of Harper &
Brothers. From the Intense interest with
course in the pages OF HdtperS Magazine for
the past year, 1t is safe to predict for the COM
pleted work cordial and universal welcome.
octave, Handsomely bound, with profuse Illus.
tratione, designed by W. Hamilton Gibson and
+. Dielman, engraved In the highest style OF
the art. In addition to the engravlngs which
accompanied the etory In Hdrpers Md0azlne,
the volume contains n large number of
sketches made expressly for It by Mr.. Gibson,
books during the ensuing holidayseason. II has
been published in London by Messrs. Sampson
Low 4 Co.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-11-13
DusIsx FemnIes nc War.

The prisoners dock at the Police Court this
morning was largely patronized by females
The first case that demanded the attention OF
dressed colored girls were the defendants, and
they were oil arraigned together. An offlcer
stated that he found them in O fight on the
street, and they were armed with various
kinds OF weapons.
Sarah Smith, little black girl In a polka
dot "Mother Hubbard" that was suspended on
her shoulders by suspenders improvlsed from
ribbons, swore that Georgiana Hamilton, the
girl In an rately-embroidered red Jersey,
tried to cut her with q razor.
Mary Matthews also testified to tho same
effect.
They all told contradictory stories, and a.
this was their first oifense tho Judge let them
of on their personal recognizance. :.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-11-13

AT the present hour General Gordon is
apparently alive. How often he may DO
massacred and how many times Khartoum
may fall before the morrow is question
which cntetprisiug European correspond
ents alone can tell.
There have been number of alarming
Iumors and convincing denials on this i'm
portant subject flashed across tho cable that
far outdo the imaginative ability of an
American journalist.
1t is safe to affirm that no living man has
ever besn massacred SO often in so short q
time az has General Gordon, according to
the cable advices.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-11-13

Within the past three or four weeks Phlla.
delphia has felt more than before the effects OF
me Industrial depression. The textile branch
Is ssunering perhaps more than any other on
as,SSOqnt s,o1 INT OF large importatons, tho compet.
thadon i'm non New England, the slugRishnes9 OF
,io,s ny general markets, owing 70 the accumula-
uSn oi stocke, and the backwardness OF buyers
io,no, mnU a@.o @ living In the expectation or still
rUmsI rne P,iees, or OF sweeping auction or bank
~ upt ~ sales OF other mishaps, which VIII enable
'neln 70 purchase at abnormally low prices.
boys Kit overcoats In beautiful designs.
Eieeman Bros, cor, I'm add u,
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-11-13

W. Ell. vEEREIOFF
Dealer In Wall PAperH, Window Shades, Picture
FRAMES, Pictures etc.
Ol6 SEVENTH sTREEr NoRTHWEsT.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-11-13
MADAME VANISH.
The Lady objects 10 Having Her
Title Used I'm Theatrical Announce

In q neat letter 10 her manager, Mr.. II. j.
Sargent, Madame Janish Countess 'Arco), the
gifted actress who appears here next week,
emphatlcally objects to having any use OF her
title made in theatrical announcements. Her
objections are tersely stated In letter that does
great honor to the artist, on which claim she
alone wishes to rest, and not borrow an arti0.
rank and titled distinction. For assuming this
position, where others so eagerly run after
and fawn to nobility, tho courageous Madame
Janieh does honor to her sex and her art. Art
knows no titles, and the vast body OF the
American people 10 averse TO them. Though
a genuine and distinguished Countess, Mme
Janish VIII, by dlscarding the professional use
OF her title, gain admiration for her modesty
good taste and artistic Independence, and a.
the same timo receive all the social considera
lion due her arlstocratic connection.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-11-13

THE circular order issued by Grand
Marshal Dickson in regard to the process
sion tonight is in excellent taste aud
temper, and will do much toward making
the demonstration success and prevent.
ing disorder and trouble.
The order impresses upon those partici-
pating the necessity'of preventing disorder
and intoxication, keeping boys out of the
line and rejecting all transparencies bear
ing coarse, Objectionable, or inappropriate
inscriptions. The District Democracy starts
out we'll
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-11-13

Mr.. BONNER is satisfied for tho present !;
200l is speed enough for this season, and
although the famous driver wants to send
Maud S. around the track in 200 before
she retires for tho winter, the owner says
that IL must not DO so, and tho little mare
will 60 into winter quarters and leave the
question of her utmost speed an unsolved
problem and a subject for interesting specu-
lation until the opening spring puts tracks
and horses and audiences in good condi-
tion for noble effort to again break the
record
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-11-13
"CaIied Back.

Tho dramatlzed version OF Hugh Conway's
novel, SCALED Back" which has been running
with such success at the Princess Theatre,
London, and tho Fifth Avenue Theatre, New
York, for tho past several months, will re-
ceiye It's flrst production In this city at the
National Theatre Monday evening next. Tho
eame company, Madison Square Theatre
cast that enacted the drama in New York, will
represent 1t here, and as 1t Will be illustrated
with the original scenery, n thoroughly COM
The. personnel OF the company includes Messrs
II. D. Mantell, O.P. FlocRton, WI. FergpsGk
l.. L. Mason, Edward rapnehill AskAs2Hsses
Millward and burroughs, Essassas
Shirts, COiIaESSSen14 Cnns Done Up
equal TO assSaf MorgaAs' Steam Laundry
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-11-13
"Germnn sI,npliGed.n

THE CRITIC has received from tho author the
first two numbers OF ''German Simplined,"
being a concise and lucid explanation OF the
Instructions. II Is published by A. Knoll ach,
Tribune building, New York. The American
News Company are general agents for It's sale.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-11-13
To-NiGHT,s ENTERTAINMENTS,

GRAND OPERA -HousE,- Abbott opera Com.
pany In "sflguOn."
NATIONAL THEATRE. - The Milan opera
Company IN Norma"
FoRD's OPERA.HoUsE. The spectacular
melo-drama, "rhe Hoop OF Cold"
THEATRE CoMIQUE.-Varloty.
DIME MUsEUM.-Arne Walker Dramatic Com.
pany in the "rwo Orphans"
MASONIC TENtpLE.-Arthur Cadets Fair.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-12
STOCK NOTES.
Journal.

The cattle market in Chicago is rather
weak. On the 3D., 288 Montanas, 1,2l6
pounds, sold for $40.
The greatest stock convention ever
held in this country will V at st.
Louis on the 18th. Several Of the cat
tie kings Of northern Montana will be
in attendance.
The Northern Pacific yesterday rams
ferred sixty-nine car loads Of cattle at
Minnesota Transfer. kilograms receiv-
ed at the general freight department
stated that 173 car loads were en- route
to that point. To-day twenty-five car
loads will be shipped from Mingusville
to Duluth. This is the first large ship
ment made to that point, and is practi-
cally an experiment. The shipment is
made by Martin, Frewen & CO., who
will test the feasibility Of shipping east
via the lakes. If the trip is successful
it is very likely that the great bulk of
Montana cattle will hereafter be taken
by that route to Chicago. It is also
| probable that beef cattle will be some
day shipped direct to Europe from Du-
luth.-Pioneer Press, 31st ult.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-12
Fine Thoroughbred Merinos.

Peck & Lacy have now n of the
finest and largest bands of thorough
bred Merino sheep in the territory,
recently brought through from Vermont
bv Mr.. Peck. The band consisted or
iginally of 500 thoroughbred ewes and
80 bucks, but 20 of the latter were sold
on the way from Helena to the ranch.
These sheep were selected by Mr.. Peck
with the greatest care, not from the
focks of one breeder, but many, and he
brides himself on having secured as
fine a lot of Merinos as were ever
brought to the Northwest. All are
registered animals and as Mr.. Peck be-
came a member of the Vermont Merlno
Sheep Breeders association, all increase
from the band will be registered in the
regular way.
The ranch of the firm OH Highwood
is being fitted up as their thoroughbred
ranch and for the past several weeks
Mr.. Peck has had a large force Of men
at work putting up needed buildings,
sheds, Enclosures and other improve
ments, and he expects to have n of
the finest thoroughbred ranches in the
country. With 500 ewes as a starter
he is certain to have in a few years a
very large band of thoroughbreds. Sew,
eral thousand dollars have been invested
in the enterprise and the RIVER PRESS
hopes it will prove a profitable one to
Messrs. Peck & Lacy.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-12
Feeding Cattle.

Mr.. D. l.. Tracy, a prominent farmer
Of Longmont, writes a letter to the Press,
in which he says: II do not believe
that a farmer ever planted a grain of
corn that did not pay him. | believe
beef can be made with profit here on
alfalfa, and placed in the shambles at
two cents per pound. Cattle can be
made beef AID kept that way, summer
and winter, on alfalfa. With hogs it
will be different. / nave heard it stated
that hogs will not live on alfalfa-by ex-
perience I know better; hogs, if they
have a good pasture of alfalfa, and not
weeds, will keep in more than a thriv-
ing condition but / think they should
bn sugared off III grain to make the
meat more firm"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-12
Some Sheep.

This morning a flock of 5000 or more
sheep was driven down the valley past
town. They belong to Henry Wilson,
of Red Bluff, California, and were driv-
en- from that region during the summer.
They have been p~asturing for some
weeks near Pony, this territory. Mr..
Wilson had intended to sell them, but
the market being dull he has concluded
to winter them and they are being driv-
en- to the vicinity of Big Timber for
that purpose. They look brown and
travel-stained from the long trail.-Liv-
ingston Enterprise.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-12
The Shonk1n Cattle Drive.

Mr.. NJ. E. Miner, Of the shohkln, is
in the city. He informs us that the
shohkin cattle drive reached Maple
creek on the 9th ult., being delayed on
the drive a few days on account of 60
ing forty miles out of their way. They
held the cattle there nearly a week to
rest them, and yesterday commenced
loading. They will reach Chicago in
about a week, by which time Blaine's
election will stiffen up prices to such an
extent that the Shonkin cattle kings
will realize a handsome figure for their
beeves. At least we trust this is the
way it will pan out.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-12
Shonkin and Highwood Horse ASSOCIATION

There will be a meeting of the Shon-
kin and Highwood Horse association at
Fort Benton on Saturday. November
Goth, 1884. All persons desiring to join
the association should make application
at once to VIM. Rowe, vice president.
Mr.. Rowe will be glad to furnish any
information relative to the objects Of the
organization.
From what we cali learn the associa-
ton is purely a protective one. 1t is be-
lieved that by being banded together the
best interests of this great industry will
be best subserved, and a general invita-
tiop is extended to every person inter
ested on this subject to join. This in
dustry promises to become n OF the
most important in Cnoteau county, and
it is necessary that an organization of
this kind should be in operation.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-12
hybrid Cattle.

The warden of the Manitoba peniten-
tiary, at Stony, Montana, near Winni-
peg, has a fine herd of hybrid cattle,
crossed between the male buffalo and
the domestic cow. They are very tame,
taking no more notice of human being
than ordinary cattle do. They are very
hardy, and seem pre-eminently adapted
to ranging our plains. They readily
mate and nature seems to provide their
offspring with a constitution adapted to
all climatic changes of the northwest.
They are not housed during the
winter find their food under the snow
and thrive where our cattle would
starve. The beef is excellent, and yarn
has been spun from their hair. They
do not show a disposition to stray away,
and altogether it would seem as if it
might be to the interest of scientists to
study this question Of infusion Of the
buffalo blood into our herds.-Drovers'
Journal.
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-
What N ext ?

No sane man can desire to see the live
stock interests fail to have abundant and
sure protection from losses of every sort
and especially those likely to result from
the prevalence Of contagious disease.
There has, however, on the siren 9Th Of
the appearance Of what some have pro
nounced pleuro-penumonia, been a
great deal published that was CALCULATED
to unduly alarm the public and foolishly
conveyed the idea that all American
cattle were In Imminent danger of
speedy obstruction by the dread plague,
which many intelligent men feel conf
dent does not exist at all west of the
A~lleghanies. The Indicator is by no
means prepared to say that there have
not been cases Of it in some form as
alleged, and would suppose there must
be at least some fire under such a vast
volume Of smoke as has been blown OF
late into the eyes of the public. Itlooks
however from this standpoint as though
the " hurrah fellows" had now about
worked the lead out, as they have on
others in the past year, and will give
the dear people a brief rest preparatory
to the development of a new one. 1t
will be surely found, but what its name,
its hidden t%errors, it's location, or its
possibilities as regards the state and
national treasury will be, we shall wait
in trembling suspense to be informed.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-12

edge of the subject. 1t has been demon
strated long ago that the fencing or
ranges was detrimental TO the success OF
stock raising, and in proof OF the same
we point to the action Of the COLORADO
and Wyoming stockmen, many OF whom
are removing or have removed the fenc-
ing enclosing their ranges. The only
practical solution Of the question is the
massage of a law similar to that which
governs the grazing lands of the north
west territory. There the Canadian
government sets apart a certain section
for the sheep ranges, and does not allow
cattlemen to encroach upon the same;
the land is leased and a clause inserted
in the lease that sheep shall not be run
upon ranges set apart for the use Of cat
tie. and vice versa. AS far, though, as
this territory is concerned, the question
will work out its own solution in a short
time, as at the present rate of decrease
in the number Of sheep in this territory
it will be but a few years when the in
dustry will be almost destroyed.-New
Mexico Stock Grower.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-12
The Perplexlng Fence Question.

The statement made by the governor
of New Mexico in his recent report to
the president, that there is an irrepres-
sible conflict in this territory between
the cattle and sheep owners, and sug-
costing as a remedy for the same a law
which would allow the acquisition Of
large bodies of land by the stock grow
ers, and the fencing OF the anne would
indicate that be has nc practical knoWl-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-12
MONTANA CATTLE COMPANY.

Range-Teton and Marias country.
Vent T inverted on left side.
Ear mark Crop off right !: upper
slope in left.
Horses branded x on left shoulder.
yent-Same on left thigh.
Range-North side lower Sun river.
All calves branded same as large
emf.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-12
STOCK DEPARTMENT.

Contributions for this page respectfully solicited
from stockmen and others.l
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-12

There is no need Of sleeping cold
when you can go to CAMS kielns anu
get a blanket or quilt for almost nothing.