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The Evening critic., 1884-08-15
MR.. BLAINE ACTS PROMPTLY
when His Personal Character, or
that OF His Family, is Assaulted.

On the 9Th instant the Sentinel of In
dianapolis contained an editorial charging
that Blaine had wronged his present wife
in kentucky, and then fed to Maine that
the young woman and her father followed
him, and that he married her at the point
of a shotgun. This having reached Mr..
Blaine, he sent the following dispatch to
Colonel Holloway:
BAR HARBoB, Me-. Aug, 14.-Colond W. II.
H0il0lpdv. have this moment received tho
atrooous libel OF the indianapolis Sentinel.
1t is utterly and abominably false in evory
statement and in every Implication. Political
ISLANDERS do not stop to notices but this edi-
dren. desire you, without an hours delay,
to employ tho proper attorney and have the re-
eponsible publisher OF the Sentinel sued for
libel In the United States District Court OF In-
diana. 1t is my only remedy. am sure that
honorable Democrats, alike with honorable
Republicans, will Justify me In defending the
honor of my family, If need be, with my lite.
JAMES q. BLAINE.
Colonel Holloway placed the matter in
the hands Of Senator Harrison's law firm,
and the papers are now in course Of prepa-
ration in accordance with Mr.. Blsine's
directions.
The damages arc laid at $4,000. 1t is
understood that day proceedings will be
begun against Shoemaker and the author
of the article, under Grubb's libel law, in
tho State courts. This will compel Mr.
Blaine's attendance as witness. Attor-
neys say this suit and criminal proceedings
will be pushed with all possible dispatch.
The only Manly and II OnerabIe
Course.
A special dispatch to the New York Tri-
bt0ie from indianapolis says
The Democrats who will express an opinion
eay that Mr.. Blaine has Durgued the only
manly and honorable course left open to him
and the Sentinel committed a mistake that can
not but in1ure the Democrats in the contest.
One prominent Democratic politician said to-
day that II the Sentineps publication had been
made against his family he would have gone
cunning for the editor OF tho Sentinel Ave sec.
onds after no read the article. 1t Is said that
when copy OF Mr.. Blaine's telegram was
read TO the editor OF the Sentinel he turned
very paie ana exclaimed, "areat toul put
about the matter,
The Evening critic., 1884-08-15
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

Henry Drummond, who has been confined In
Jail here charged with stealing some OF the
machinery from the Adamaxtine Brick Works
In the county, was admitted TO bail yesterday
by Justice John ID. Nauck In the sum OF 5000
for his appearance at court.
Engineer Merrill, OF the Washington Fire
Department., yesterday witnessed successful
exhibition OF Engineer CampbelPs patent for
lighting the flres in steam engines at the Co.
lumbia Engine-House in this city.
Brakeman Kidwe ell, OF the Midland Rail-
way, who had one OF his arms amputated a
short time since, 8 rapidly improving.
Commemorative Attorney Marbury has gone
TO Broad Run, Fauquier County, for short
visit.
The members OF the different lodges OF o. u.
A. NJ. OF Washington and Georgetown paid a
fraternal visit 10 Virginia Council, of the same
order, in this city last night. Apleasant even.
ing was spent, and after partaking OF Ice
cream, cake, de-, the visitors left highly
delighted with their trip.
The employees OF the Virginia Midland Rail
way were paid OF to-day.
Charles Thompson, John Thompson, Mack
Williams and Asbury Bell, all colored, charged
with robbing the money drawer OF George
Ayree, and VIM. Campbell, for stealing
peaches, and Lydia Turner, for being drunk
and disorderly, were detained at tho station.
house this morning for trial.
Constable j. l., Smith has arrested Elias
Wilson, Charles Gray and Stella Gray on the
charge OF being parties TO tho fight which oc-
CURED at Carlin Springs on Wednesday. They
were released on bail for their appearance
on Monday next.
The Evening critic., 1884-08-15
THE FRENCH AND THE HovAs.
A Reported Defeat for the Former,
which the Government, However,
Denies.


A Reported Defeat for the Former,
which the Government, However,
Denies.
PARIS, Aug ia profound sensation
was created here this morning by tho an
nouncement in lie Mdtin of disastrous de-
feat Of the French forces in Madagascar. Ac-
cording to the report published in lie Matin,
10000 Hovas, well armed, made dash
upon Tamatavo while the French Admiral
Mot was absent with the greater portion
of his fleet, establishing outposts along the
coasts, and succeeded, after short but de-
cisive fight, in recapturing the place. Tho
French troops fled to the ships, which i'm.
mediately drew out into the bay to safe
distance from the shore, leaving a number
OF prisoners, several cannon and large
quantity Of arms, ammunition and provis-
ions in the hands of the Hovas.
The report caused much discussion and
excitement, and it was openly asserted that
the Government had the above informa-
tion yesterday, when the Senate voted a
credit of 3, 600, 900 francs to carry on opera
tions In Madagascar. Later In tho day,
however, the Government published an of
fetal denial of the report, stating that Ad-
miral Mot still occupied Tamatave, and
that no official information Of a recent en-
gagement In Madagascar had been received.
This had the effect Of quieting the popular
feeling and the general opinion is that lie
Mdtin has been imposed upon.
The Evening critic., 1884-08-15
WHY THEY SHOULD CONTRIBUTE.
The Sensible Views OF n Department
Clerk.

A party OF Treasury clerks stood in front
of Wizards during the noon hour to-day.
They were discussing politics. Said one
boys, have you contributed toward the
campaign fund yet?'
All but one answered in the affirmative.
He said: 81 have not paid up yet, but ex-
pect to do so this afternoon. / think" he
continued, "that every young man, no mat
ter how humble position he holds under
the Government, should assess himself for
small amount to aid in keeping the party
of liberty in power. If the Democrats win
in this fight there will not be one of us in
the Departments to tell the tale. There
will be a clean sweep"
"There is one class of citizens that will
be benefited by the downfall of our party"
said another, and they are the specula-
tors, who will stand ready to take our lit
tie homes, which some of us have bought
with the money We have earned in the De-
partments. give my money because be-
love 1t right and to my interest to do so, he
continued. at takes money to run cam
paign, and the men who make their living
as we do-out of the Republican party
should help furnish the sinews Of war to
keep that party in power"
The Evening critic., 1884-08-15
Poor Tired mother.

They were talking OF the glory OF the land be
yond the skies,
OF the light and OF the gladuess to be found in
OF the lowers over blooming, of the never ceas.
ing songs,
or the wand'rings through the golden streets
ofhappy white-robed throngs
Ana said father, leaning cozily back In his
easy-chair
(Father always was master.hand for comfort
eyerywhere);
"What Joyful thing 'twould DO TO know that
whom this life Is DER
One would straightway hear n welcome from
the blessed shining shorel"
And Isabel, our eldest girl, glanced upward
from the reed
She was painting on water Jug, and muir
INJURED, Eyes, indeed"
And Marian, the next In age, q moment
dropped her book,
And "Yee, indeed" repeated, with most &C.
static look.
But mother, gray-haired mother, who had
come TO sweep the room,
With patient smile on her thin face, leaned
lightly on her broom
Poor motherl no one ever thought how much
she had to do
And said, ~ hope 1t is not wrong not to agree
with you,
But It seems g me that when 1 die, before
Join the blest,
ia like Just for little while 10 lie In my grave
and rest"
--Har0drd Evilnge IN HGrpeT's Magazine for
September.
The Evening critic., 1884-08-15

LIN N BETWEEN
,,ox,r VIA ~ ASHINGTON.
DOUBLE TRACK JAENEY COUPLER
e...s, a., STEEL RAILS
echsnuie IN euect SUNDAY, JUNE Is, 1884.
Unti iurther notice.
Leave washington nom station corner OF New
Jersey avenue and y street.
For Chicago Cineinnati, Louisville and 50. Louis
daily ~ a0o A. NJ, l0.l5 A. NJ, 1910 z. NJ, with
through coaches and Palace Sleeping Cars to
nDoVe.points, without change; i015 A. NJ. daily to
Chicago except Saturday;
For Plttsburgh ~ $50 A; M; and $40 p. M.
aaiy say M: 70 rltsDnTgh cleveland and De.
For Toledo and Detroit, via Monroeylile, 1el5
A. M. daily with Sleeper for Toledo, via Wheel
Ing and Lake Erie II. r..
Trains for Philadelphia and New York at $40
a. M. uhily, eAc0pt sunday 3OO 4. Nj. and $40 p.
M. and lOlO I. M daily, with Parlor and Sleeping
cars at,ached.
Eor batlmoIe on week DAYS, 900, $50. $40, 800,
B10 300 and 1905 A. M, 1210 40, 235, 400 g. 40
The Evening critic., 1884-08-15
THE NEW iBERIAN WAR.
Both sides Ready for the FIR

New ORLEANS, La, Aug. 15.-Late ad-
vices show that the troops arrived at 10
o'clock last night at New Iberia and re-
ported to General Perry, the local military
commander. There are now two hundred
men under arms. Judge Fontelieu still oc-
cupies the courthouse with his forces-the
Republican sheriff's armed posse. No de-
mand will be made for surrender till to-
morrow. No one can say what the result
will be, though a peaceful surrender is
looked for. Whisky flows freely in the
town, and some personal alterations are
probable. The Fontelieu party are not
numbers.
The Evening critic., 1884-08-15
General Grant and the American
Political Alliance.

General Grant, referring to report that he
was willing TO accept the nomination or the
American political alliance for tifo Presidency,
Said yesterday: ~ never heard OF Ellsworth
-(who addressed mo ON the subjecD until re-
ceived letter from him, rendering mo the
Presidential nomination OF the American po-
litieai alliance. / know nothing OF either
tho alliance or Mr.. Ellsworth. have not an
swered the letter, and do not intend TO answer
It. am Republican, and have no interest
In tho alliance or Its action"
The Evening critic., 1884-08-15
THE CHAMPION CHICKEN THIEF.
George swfnks' Great Accomplish.
ment.

TExARKANA, Aug. 15.-George Swinks,
reputed to be the greatest chicken thief in
the Stote of Arkansas, died Wednesday
from tho effects of whisky. Swinks was
coal black negro, and SO prided himself on
his skill in stealing chickens that he open
ly boosted Of his accomplishment, aud
would accept wagers to rob indicated roosts
knowing they were guarded for the occa-
sion, and that load OF buckshot would
lend weight to his reception If discovered
Swinks never lost bet, and said with his
last breath that he would have got away
from death If it had not been a moonlight
night.
The Evening critic., 1884-08-15
Death OF an EstimabIe Lady.

The death OF Mrs. Katie II. Morse causes sin.
cere sorrow and distress among the many who
have known the estimable lady during her
residence In Washington, whore abe came sew
eral years ago from her homo in Louisiana,
accompanied by her little son, George Il.
Morse. Mrs Morse was the widow OF Mr.. Pea.
body A. Morse, prominent citizen OF Louisi.
ana, and the daughter-in'law or Mr.. George
W. Morse, at whose residence in this city she
died on Tuesday, after very short illness,
from congestion OF the brain. The interment
took place yesterday afternoon at Oak Hill
Cemetery. Mrs. Morse held an of1iclal posi-
tion in this city and was highly esteemed by
all who knew her.
The Evening critic., 1884-08-15
THE NEW ORLEANS EXPOSITION.
What the British People VIII Prob
ably DO In the Matter.

LONDON, Aug. 15.-Messrs. Fearn and
Walker, tho official commissioners of the
New Orleans Exposition, were in attend
ance at the House of Commons up to the
hour of final adjournment on Wednesday
expecting to hear Lord Fitzmaurice state
that the government intended to donate
funds to the exposition. His Lordship did
not, however, make such statement, and
the Daily Ne,rs learns that tho government
does not feel justified in using the public
money for such purposes, but has forwarded
the appeal Of the exposition commissioners
to the Chamber Of Commerce, at Manchester.
That city being one of the principal con-
sumers Of the cotton shipped from New Or
leans, it is thought likely that liberal do
nation will be forthcoming.
The Evening critic., 1884-08-15
TumbIed Over Bridge Sixty Feet
High.

RALEIGH, N. o., Aug. 15.-At Hendersonyilie
Mrs. Philip Hart, wealthy lady, and her son
were driving along q mountain road, and In
crossing bridge, sixty feet high, the horse
against the railing, which broke, and all were
thrown TO the ground below. Mrs. Harris neck
was broken by the fall, causing instant death.
Her little son eBcapod unhurt.
The Evening critic., 1884-08-15
MOO AM AgreeabIe Circus Yisitor.

KANSAS CITY, MO-, Aug. 15.-While a circus
was performing at Wichita Tuesday night a
man mounted upon horse rode up to the
main entrance OF the tent and fired three shots
at three.card monte man connected with the
show. One Of the bullets took effect IN the
mans stomach, wounding him fatally. His
assailant made on at full speed. There were
two policemen and largo crowd standing
about, but the shooting was done 80 quickly
that the man was of before the crowd could
recover It's presence OF mind. He has not been
heard OF, though oflicers are looking for him.
The Evening critic., 1884-08-15
WASHINGTON, OHIO g. WESTERN RAIL
ROAD COMPANY.
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.

TWO TRAINS DAILY BETWEEN ALEX
ANDRIA AND ROUND HILL.
Leave Washington at SIS q. m. and 4;25 D. M
and Alexandria AZ 1886 y. m. and l:S5 p. m. Pass
p. M, and arrive at Round Hill at 1910 p. M. and
7:29 p. M.
Leave Round Hill at $50 n. m. and 1895 d. M
Pass Leesburg, going eastward, Mt 6:l2 a. m. and
5.l7 p. m, and arrive at Alexandria ut 500 q. M
and 7:i7 p. N. and at washington at Si5 o. m. and
7:26 p. m.
SUNDAY TRAINS leave Round Hill at 500 a.
m. and 1896 p. m. Arrives at Alexandria at 500 u.
m. and 717 p. m. and Washington at s:l5 o. m.
and 725 p. m. Leave Washington Mt 9:25 O.. m.
and sos p. M, Alexandria at o35 o. m. and S:l5
p. M; pass Leesburg, going eastward, at 0I2 a.
m. and b:l7p. M; westward. 1895 q. m, and 1919
=. M
The Evening critic., 1884-08-15

THE voLTAIo BELT Co., OF Marshall, Mich.,.,
offer to send their celebrated ELECTRO. Yagt
TAIo BELT and other ELECTRIC APPLIANCE on
trial for thirty days, = men (yogngof oldyaf
and iG manhood H o anS resSes '& AisS
for rheumatism, pQtf4lgia, paralysis, and
many other diseRsss. Noompiete restoration to
health, yigQbadhd manhood guaranteed. No
YHtss them at once for illustrated pamphlet
The Evening critic., 1884-08-15

There is no prettier place in tho country
than Hampton, Va. At this season OF the year
u 10 very pleasant TO spend short time there.
ton OF tho place. He will give you first-class
board for from 80 to 81 per week. Meals al
ways ready for excursioDsls at the Hotel Com
fort. When there is such place as the Hotel
at other hotela9
The Evening critic., 1884-08-15

CHARLESTON, W. VA, Aug. 15.-The family
home on visit 10 a neighbor, leaving a coll
ored woman ana q boy at the house. Return
Ing with friend they found the negro servant
absent. Mrs. Dickinson brought large crook
OF milk from the cellar and all drank OF II. In
short time th0y became violently Ill, and q
physician being called the milk was found to
contaip a large quantity OF arsenic. Fatal re-
eults arc expected.
The Evening critic., 1884-08-15
A FIGHT WITH BARE KNuoKLEs.
A Desperate Conflict I'm n Pitts
burgb Tenement House.


PITTSBURGH, Pa, Aug. led. George
and Buck Gebhardt, two local pugilists,
fought last night with bare knuckles under
Marquis Of Queensberry rules for purse of
500. The fight took place in a tenement
house Oh Willow street, and was kept so
quiet that only twelve persons beside tho
principals were present. Gebhardt fought
at 1853 pounds while George weighed 165.
George was the favorite, but by the time
the thirteenth round was over it looked bad
for him. Gebbardt was the most agile and
frequently fell to avoid punishment. In
the twenty seventh and last round the
men fought for about six minutes, and it
ended by George being knocked senseless.
He did not revive in time to come to the
scratch again and the fight was given to
Gebhardt. Both men were terribly pun
ished, George being toe weak to he removed
from the house where the fight occurred.
The Evening critic., 1884-08-15
Sir hrnaes nanntenore.

Under the auspices OF the Montenore Club
OF Montreal an address has been gotten up
there, signed by all the leading members OF
the Hebrew faith in Canada, congratulating
the venerable Sir Moses Montenore, OF London,
Eng, on his attaining the age OF 100 years. In
addition 10 the address a subscription OF one
Sir Moses to be expended on his school in
Jeruealom.
The Evening critic., 1884-08-15
An ex-Conrederate Reunion In North
Carolina.

REIDyILLE, N. O., Aug. 16.--A reunion OF
ex'oonfederate soldiers took place here yes.
terday, 5000 people being present. Senator
Ransom delivered an eloquent Grafton, In
which he declared 1t would be a privilege and
an honor TO battle under the stars and stripes.
Every reference 10 the Union was applauded.
The whole town was decorated With Union
and Confederate flags. All ex-Union soldiers
were Invited to participate. great number
OF ladies were present.
The Evening critic., 1884-08-15
mrs. NICK enney Regreta IL.

The Baltimore american OF the 18th con-
tains the following communication from Mrs.
Mckinney:
SIN relation to the Washington report In
your paper OF recent date, wish 10 say that
upon investigation do not believe that there
was any Intimacy between my husband ana
Mrs. J. O. Ray, OF Washington, and In tho
scene created acted hastily, which / very
much regret.
The Evening critic., 1884-08-15
The Very Latest.

Introduced by r. b. Ferguson. ,dsdggist, Sec
ond street and Pennsylyap&Gf avenue south
east. This is deliciQNss health.giying and
refreshing beyerageesf Intended for the sick,
but 10 keep in gQ04 health those who are we'll.
Men have trledFf II and pronounce It the best
beveragesyet introduced. Price cents per
glaRa6s
The Evening critic., 1884-08-15
r .ooK AT LOW FARES.

FORTRESS MONROE AND NORFOLK.
FIRST-CLAsS FARE, ~; ROUND TRIP, l.DO
Steamer JANE MoSELEY leaves Washington
for Norfolk and old Point Monday, "wednesday
connection with sleamer for New York, Ocean
View, Virginia Beach and all Railroad Lines South
POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS. Fare % cts.
wednesday and Friday alta. m.
For information apply by telephone or other.
wise 70 General Dolce, ELK thstreet whan. ternli-
nua Seventh or Ninth Atreet cars
ALFRHD WOOD. Secretary,
The Evening critic., 1884-08-15
Temnernnca Cauae.

Tho 'curbstone" temperance meeting at the
corner OF First and N streets southwest was
held again last evening. Rev. Richard En-.
mons and II. o. Emmons addressed the mixed
audience OF attentive listeners, and consider
able enthusiasm was manifested. Next Mon
day evening at 7 y. m. other speakers Will ad-
dress the meeting at the same place. This Is
an important field for work.
The Evening critic., 1884-08-15
The Virginia Midland Railway.


SOUTHWEST AND WEST.
Schedule In effect AUGUST Q, 1881.
9I0 A, M.-NEW ORLEANS MAIL daily max
Ing close CONNECTIONS to All polnts South and
Railway. Pullman Sleeping Buffett cars from
New York and washington TO Atlanta. Pull
man Sleeping Cars from Washington and At
lanta tc New Orleans Parlor Car from WASH
ington to Natural Bridge. va;
$40 p M.--LOUISVILLE FAST LINE. Daily
via Gharlottesyille 70 Cincinnati, Louisyille
and all Western points, Pullman Sleeping Carr
from washington 70 Louisville.
1910 p, M.-SOuTHERNM MAIL AND EXPRESS.
Daily to all points South and Southwest via
Danville and Charlotte. (Daily except Sunday
with q. d o. Railway. PulIma Sleeping Cars
from Washington via Danviile Charlotte and
Atlanta 70 New Orleans, also, from Washing
ton via Charlotte and Columbia to Augusta
pnllman Sleeping Car nom Washington to
Manassas Division train leaves Washington at
700 o. M. and $40 p. m. daily except sunday.
and $40 p. m. daily.
For tickets and Information inquire at Com
Nj. SLAUGHTER, N. MACDANIEL,
Gen. Pass. Agent, Agent.
The Evening critic., 1884-08-15
One Hundred Valuable Horses
Burned to DeAth.

81. PETERSBURG, Aug. 15.--Tho magnificent
stables OF Prince Chilkofr at Toola, the lead
ing manufacturing town OF European Russia
were burned yesterday. About 100 valuable
norses persisted in the flames. IL Is thought
lhat the nre was the work OF Nlhlllsts.
The Evening critic., 1884-08-15
G. M. TOWSON,
636 Penna. Avenue, South Side.
NEAR CENTRE MARKET.
STEAMBOATS,.
TITO NORFOLK, FORTRESS MONROE AND
Il THE SOUTH.

POTOMAC STEAMBOAT CoMPANY,s
POPULAR STEAMER, GEORGE LEARY,
Leaves Seventhstreet wharf on Mondays and
Wednesdays Mt $50 and Saturdays at p, M, stop
ping at Piney Point and Cornheid Harbor going
and returning.
SATURDAY NIGHT STEAMER RETURNS
MONDAY MORNING.
Exclusive connection with the bort a and
Providence steamers. Connect also " "a New
York and Richmond steamers, Norfv J and
Western, Heahoard and Roanoke, Ocean View
ana Virginia Beach Railroads.
PaBaage and rooms can be secured at Baltimore
q Ohio ticket ONCE, at 18th ut, and Pa. ave-, 81.
Marc Hotel, Polkinhorn's, next 10 City Postofhce,
Office OF Knoxs Express, 9th ST. and Pa. ave-, and
at COmpanY'B office, 18th st. wharf.
knox's Express vii call for and check bag
gage from hotels and private residences.
Freight received daily until 3 p; M
The Evening critic., 1884-08-15
; A Butler Ticket In oregon.

PORTLAND, ORE, Aug. 15.-It has been de-
o1r oy inc Sreenpack anu w.
Butler Ticket The State Central Committee
VIII meet soon at Salon for that purpose. IL is
estimated that Butler Will receive at least
1000 votes from tho Greenback and anti
Monopoly elements IN oregon,
The Evening critic., 1884-08-15
hIarriage LIcensas.

Toliver Logan and Sarah Brooks.
VIM. j, Sullivan and Alice v. Nash.
Henry Wilmer and Lucy Green.
James II. Phillips, OF this city, and Annie
Yungheim, OF Baltimore.
~ William smith and Mary A. E. Taylor.
The Evening critic., 1884-08-15

Persons having stock IN telegraph or tele.
phone companies can exchange Il for coal,
lumber or farming lands In almost every State
branch OF the Pan Electric Company, 3l5
fourand'n-half street northwest. Call and
acc tho InanRRerB. -
The Evening critic., 1884-08-15

Norman Weinberg was taken 70 the Eighth
Precinct last night on a charge OF cruelty to
animals In torturing q cat. The officers state
that he 5hot tho cat, breaking Its log, and then
throw Il Into a sewer. In the Police COURT
The Evening critic., 1884-08-15
A Very Lnrge BLOCK of FIne EaNk.

wear, purchased direct from the hassF manu-
facturers. Special attention hRerDeen given to
For Mt and wear theaaAoods are unsurpassed.
Our specialtiee ape' tadies' and gentlemen'e
fine hand-malls' Shoes, OF which we always
have q laEESstock. II. 5. Gartrell, 900 Sew
epth st1eet, corner !.
The Evening critic., 1884-08-15
A RoMboal Run nown by q steamor

WATERFOWL, NJ: Y, Aug. .15.-A rowboat
containing Miss Belle Iyers, OF Marlboro,
Mass, and John Lambie, OF Theresa, N. T.,
was run down by the steamer Rothesey at
z $50 last evening on Point Nivian, below Clay.
ton Miss Ivers was drowned, but Lambie was
The Evening critic., 1884-08-15
THE EVENING CRITIC.
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

The special bulletin Issued from the Signal
ONCE to-day says;
Warmer, generally fair weather is indicated
Tor dielriots east OF tho Mississippi River on
Saturday.