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The Evening critic., 1884-12-06
B NAVY NEEDED,
The Recommendations of Secretary
Chandler.
OUR DEFENSELESS COAST.
The Conclusions of the Advisory
Board - Necessity for Torpedo-
Boats--Estimates for the Next Year
"A Plan for Retiring Offioers.

The annual report OF the Secretary of tho
Navy urges that the defonseiess condition OF
our coasts demands the prompt completion OF
the now monitors. The report citos with ap-
proval the conclusions Of the Advisory Board,
recommending the construction OF one cruiser
OF 1000 tons, one cruiser OF 5000 tons, one
dispatch vessel OF 1900 tons, two heavily
armed gunboats OF 1900 tons each, one light
punboat OF 700 tons, one steel ram, ono cruis-
ing torpedo boat, two harbor torpedo boats
tone.
The Secretary calls especial attention to the
necessity lor torpedo boats, and recommends
the construction OF seven modern cruisers an
nually for period OF ton yoarg.
He holds that only two navyyards should
BIO maintained on the Atlantic coast and one
on the Pacific, those at New York, Norfolk ana
Mare leland.
The Secretary recommends that thore
should be an Assistant Secretary and Solicl.
tor In the Department, and that tho Bureau OF
Construction and Steam Engineering be united
under single head. Abiding TO the frauds I'm
tho Bureau OF Medic ne and surgery no states
that the suspected vouchers amount to S12i,-
S35, extending over period from 1876 to
1884. The Surgeon General, he says, neglected
TO require the customary evidence that the
goods involved In these frauds had been re-
ceived, ana the frauds were made easier by
the frequent use or the exigency clause, under
which purchaLes are made without adyer-
Using.
Tho expenditures OF the Department for the
1ecal year ended June 80, 1884, were S17,-
202,UO1, and the estimates for ordinary pur-
poses and public works for tho noxt fiscal yoar
arc 81, S6O66S. Tho estimates for increase
OF the Navy amount to $15.071,572. OF this
sum about one-half would be needed for the
coming fiscal year. Tho Secretary comments
severely upon the solicitation of political in-
fiuence in behalf OF officers for the purpose OF
procuring them agreeable duty or restoring
Them by Legislation to the service.
AS means OF Fastening promotions fn the
Navy, he recommends the adoption of q plan
providing for tho retirement OF two captains
for every captain promoted, and OF one COM
mander for every four commanders promoted.
He recommends that officers OF the Navy be
employed on the vessels OF the revenue ma
rine and In the lighthouse establishment. In
conclusion, Secretary Chandler urges that on
couragement be given to tho merchant marine
by the Government, other In tho form of boun-
ties upon construction or OF payment for car
Iying the mails,
The Evening critic., 1884-12-06
Imm.diate Fund Association.

tho fret annual session OF tho Immediate
Fund Association OF the District OF Columbia
was held last evening IN A. O. Heylmun's law
ONCE, go Il street. The secretary, Joseph
Burroughs, called the association TO order and
presented his report. The association, which
iDcludes only membors OF tho United order OF
the Golden Crosse, now numbers sovontythreo
membere, and the advance assessment, which
is 10 be pnid tho designated beneficiary OF
any deceased member Immediately on recelv-
Ing official notice of the death OF said mem
Der, amounts TO S111.37.
Tho following officers were duly elected for
the ensuing year General ecretary-Joseph
Burroughs. Directors-A. O. Heylmun, Il. o.
Severance, Guy W. Wines, Thomas r. Maddox,
John Ehle, II. A. Dobson, NJ. D.; +. E. Wood
ward and NJ. =. Adams, NJ. ID.
Amendments were adopted to tho regula-
tions reducing the number necessary for a
quorum TO ten; providing for the reinstate-
ment OF such members as may have been sus-
pended, and recommending the extension OF
the tmo during which applications may be
made by members OF tho Golden Gross ut the
came rate OF payment as whom they Joined
the order TO April l, 1885.
This association ia designed 70 afford ma
terial aid at tho earliest possible moment TO
the families OF deceased members, the expe-
rienco OF the past showing the value OF such
help and the real need of such help. No
deaths have as yet occurred In the associa-
tiOu.
The Evening critic., 1884-12-06
Judge Lawronce's Explanation.

Comptroller Lawrence, in reply TO tho
charges preferred by j. J. Barker, says the
complaints "nearly oil relate to accounts OF
district attorneys, clerks and marehals. These
are all sworn to by those officers, then SUBJ
mitted 10 and approved by tho court In tho
IL is TO object TO any false or illegal item.
These accounts were all approved by the
First Auditor. The complaint 10 therefore
against the offlcers, their oaths, the court, tho
IL more likely one man should be mistaken
than Gil these. AS 70 expenses in the Star
Route cases, they were approved by the At
AS to the deputy marshals at elections, they
were only paid for half the time allowed by
law, the accounts were sworn to aud approved
by court, and the marshal had solo control OF
the time they should servo. But ono man In
tho United States has ever said I'allowed ille-
gal or extravagant charges, and he says am
honest. have found many men who COM
planned that / refused to allow claims which
they regarded lust and legal" -
The Evening critic., 1884-12-06
The Virginia Midland Railway.

THE HHOKT LINE 10 THE sOUTH
SOUTHWEST AND WEST,
Schedule In effect OCTOBER IL, 1884,
o10 A. M.-NEW ORLEANS MAIL daily msk.
Ing close connections TO all points South and
Southwest. (Daily except Sunday with o. & o.
Railway, Pullman Sleeping Buifett cars from
New York and Washington TO Atlanta phil.
man Sleeping Cars from Washington and Al.
lsnta &c New Orleans;
via Charlottesville TO Cincinnati, Louisyilis
and all Western points, Pullman Sleeping Cars
from Washington TO Louisville.
1910 r, N. SOUTHERN MAIL AND EXPIRES,
DAILY 70 al points South and Southwest via
from Washington via Danville, Charlotte and
Atlanta 70 New Orleans, also, from Washing.
ton via Charlotte and Columbia to Auguats
Manassas Division train leaves Warrington n;
700 q. m. daily except Sunday.
and $40 p, m. daily.
For tickets and Information inquire ct Com.
panys Office, COL Penna. ave.
Trains leave from b. d p. Station.
N. BLAUGHTER, N, MACDANIEL
Gen; Pass. gent, Agent.
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An Choir Lodge of Good Templnrs.

An unusually pleasant meeting OF tho lodge
was held last evening, moro than q majority
OF the members being present. After the In
itiation OF one new member and the disposf-
tlon OF tho regular business, the following pro.
gramme for tho 'good OF the ORDER was car.
ried out: Recitation by Brother Shirley, solo
by Sister Hallowell, with piano accompant-
ment by Brother Tenney; historical reading
by Sister Bakor, remarks by Visiting Brother
Swain, OF the Grand Lodge OF New York; plano
solo by Sister Mollie Mckee, remarks by
Brothers Dony, Day and Sister Sperry; road
Ing by Sister Garry Hall, duet by Sisters Plat
and Sperry, followed by q humorous reading
by Sister Spurgeon. Brother A. Day was ap.
pointed lodge deputy and next meeting night
has been designated as the time OF the vista
ton OF tho grand officers.
The Evening critic., 1884-12-06
ALEXANDRIA,.

on the 11th of May last Mr.. John Rock, OF
Washington, and Miss Charlotte Gibson, OF
New York, came to this city and were married
at the parsonage OF Trinity NJ. L. Church by
the pastor, Rev. John L. Edwards. The happy
couple, after receiving the CONGRATULATIONS OF
the pastor and his family, left FOR their future
heard OF hereabout after that till this week.
on Wednesday hack drove up to the parson-
age OF Trinity Church, and well-dressed
ana on Invitation entered tho home OF the
pastor. Tho visitors informed the reverend
gentleman that he had united them In the
bonds OF wedlock on tho 18th OF May last, but
that the ceremony had been performed with
out wedding ring, and that he and his wife
had returned to have that part OF the cere-
mopy carried out. The accommodating clergy-
mpn willingly consented, and completed tue
task which he had begun nearly seven months
previous, for which he was forced to receive ex-
After requesting that their marriage be pub
liehed, the couple again started from tho par
sonage, which they had Visited on similar
occasion IN May for their nome ~ she uaPi,a
at the pleasure OF Boosting wedding ring.
slight accident occurred at Wards Spring
Station, on the Virginia Midland Hallway on
ro isu sy S cyydng Gs the
freight, which was standing on the sac track
at the station. Four cars were demoilshed
and me engine 81 ne resu WAS brosh
this city yesterday and VIII be repaired NO
one was injured.
Henry Barbour was fined In the Police Court
yesterday for disorderly conduct.
The little propeller W. 8. Moore, recently
built at the lower shipyard, has been launched
and presents a handsome appearance. Dot
tie OF rare wine, presented TO Mr.. william
Moore by Captain Blake OF the steamer W. W.
Corcoran, was broken at the launch.
A valuable horse belonging to Mr.. j. P. Cole
man died yesterday morning.
The annual meeting OF the stockholders OF
the Mcchanics' Building Association Will be
he at Concordla Hall on the night OF January
b, 1885, at which the officers for the ensuiog
year viii be elected. - sses
The Evening critic., 1884-12-06
T,HH GREAT
PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE.
NORTH, WEST AND sOUTHWFs1,

AZ lhE NVhAns VEGA AMI bVbIhWE3Is
DOUBLE TRACK. SPLENDID SCENERY.
STEEL RAILS, MAGNIFICENT EQUIPMENT
~, In ETFE lII a NroXEMBEH p 1854.
corner Of sixth and streetS AZ fSllos sss0n
For Pittsburgh and the West, Chicaso Limited
z r r. dS F Fss'f n ses s5 ga asy 90
Cincinnati and st. Louis, with Sleeping Cars
dairy e esseSs sSd % Car
with Sleeping Car from Altoona TO Chicago;
Cars to Pittsburgh; also connects daily tor a US
with Sleeping o Gar d PIttsb t te Gheago
the West with Palace Sleeping Car from Wnsh-
fngton to Chicago.
BALTIMORE d POTOMAC RAILROAD.
i, palaSs Cars from WashIDgton % Rochester.
For New York aud the East. -7;15, $50 and
400, 1000 and i1.l5P. NJ. Limited Express oi
Pullman Parlor Cars, 90 A. M. daily except
For boston, without change, 200 p. M. every
week day; on SUNDAY, 4 T: M.
81 jersey CITY with boats Of BroofIyn 9 %nneS
niording direct transfer to Fulton street, avoid.
For PSiiadeiphla. us, $40 and II liz a. S X, q
g, 10 and i1lb 7. NJ; on Sunday at A. O. 10 and Ills
=. NJ: Limited Express e.4OA. NJ. daily except
FSgg baltimore. esS, 5I5. $40, 20 anallA. M;
on Sunday, go, 1LoO A. NJ, 400, 800, $40, 1000
daily, except Sunday.
For Annapolis Gas A. M. II O5 and lao p M. daily
except Sunday.
ALEX NpRTA q FREDERICKSBURG Rail,
MA MAJ n A 4 ISpd ALEXANDRIA & WASHING
For Aiexandria. 0, I, e2s, 1l.oi and 1885 A. NJ.
2.o5, 426, 4.45, @, sos and ii. IS p NJ on SUP day
at q. 9.25, 11.0l A. M, sos p. NJ. -"
rally daily and f.4s +. M daily except sunday.
500, 1000 and 1910 A. NJ, l. 3.05 a2S SO 7o5 anS
1910 !. M. and 1210 midnight, except Monday,
On sunday at SEQ and 1o.10 A. NJ, L05 and 1910
Tickets and Information at the ofiice, northeast
and at the station where orders can be len for
the checking Of baggage to destination from hotels
and residences.
J.R. WOOD,
- - - General Passenger Agent,
The Evening critic., 1884-12-06
Lodge OF Good Tenn.
pIars,

Tho last meeting OF this lodge at Scottish Rite
Hall was one of great Importance, aud at
tended more generally than at any former
meeting. A number OF visitors from other
lodges were also present, whose reception and
that rules the lodge. As usual new members
were initiated. The business session was OF
great interest and Importance and more than
ing had The pleasure OF vocal solo by Mr.. Il.
II. Dorian; address by Mr.. Swain, q visiting
Templar from New York; essay by Mr.. #. q.
Long; vocal colo by Miss Alice Kingsbury; re-
marks by Mr.. J. II. Dony, CIV. g., and remarks
by DR.. Il. d. worran and Justice O'NoaI
Last evening the lodge In body attended the
fair OF Star or Hope Lodge at Masonic Hall, cor
nor Nineteenth street and Pennsyivania 60
The Evening critic., 1884-12-06
A Dnsfard,a Affemnf.

made TO destroy or seriously injure tho heat
Ing apparatus OF the new opera-house. The
feed water supply valvo was turned or, the
blow-cock opened, and all the water allowed
TO run out OF the boilers. The fires were raked
down, the hampers opened, and by these
means an attempt was made TO destroy the
nues and boiler plates. Other ways to injure
the apparatus were also attempted. This was
the third attempt OF the kind made. Manager
offers 500 reward for the arrest,
with proof to convict, OF the person or persons
engaged IN the outrage.
The Evening critic., 1884-12-06
Silks, Satins, VelVets.
Pushes.

We have more OF the last-named four ar
ticles than any three stores In the city COM
bined.
Beautiful quality extra heavy colored satin
OF d5 cent?, worth 81; and many good bar
gains in this department.
Colored brocade velvets, black brocade vel
vets, at 50. so per yard; excellent value.
Our black gros grain silk at 81 is superior Ia
quality and wear 10 any retailed In this city at
$40 We can show you over 5000 pieces OF
silk goods In this department, and Is the Won
der OF every one who visits It.
Our cloak parlors are tho largest In the
country, being SO by 100 feet, and contain the
largest stock ever exhibited under one roof.
Our prices have been cut to such an extent
that competition Is out OF the question.
We are selling q beautiful heavy wellmade
stockinet walking jacket at s2.75j we'll worth
$3.50.
We are selling heavy stockinet Newmarkets,
81 inches long, at 1925; sold by others at $40.
Seal Sacques, warranted London dye, at
1925; intrinsic value, $175.
Seal Sacquee, warranted London dye, at
S1d5: intrinsic value, 500.
Better qualities at like low figures.
The Evening critic., 1884-12-06
The Life Insurance OF the Late
Joseph l.. Savage.

bill was filed In equity yesterday by VIM.
late Joseph l.. Savage, against the Equitable
Assurance Society, OF New York, and Charles
ii. Raymond, for an account and Injunction to
the life OF Savage TO Raymond, as assignee,
until IL is shown how much he has already re-
ceived out OF the profits OF the society, and
what 10 the balance OF the indebtedness held
by him against Savage.
The Evening critic., 1884-12-06
micbjean state Association.

An enthusiastic meeting of the Michigan
State Association was held last night at Tlmms'
Hall, corner Seventh and d streets northwest.
This was the regular annual meeting OF the
association and the following officers were
unanimously elected for 1885: President,
Colonel O. p. Lincoln; vice-president, Major
II. II. Tyler; secretary, Mr.. Z. G. Barnard
treasurer, Mr.. George q. Maynard. Arrange
ments were made to have one or more enter
the Michican people could come togoii'er and
have good social time. ssesaS
The Evening critic., 1884-12-06
Pennsylv Railroad Excu3siOn
Tickets TO Now Orleans w9fm Ex'

Pennsylvania Railroad has pI<eed on sale
round.trip tickets to the New 0fleans EXPOSE
route, and $iS going by onS foute and return.
ing by another. TickeWeare limited for the
going trip to fifteen dHye, including date OF
sale. The limit forfHe return trip, New Or
leans to starting paint, Will DO fifteen days,
ana the utmost uant for use OF tickets Will be
10Th Of June, l2Bb.
For tickete. fhformatlon as to routes, Sleep
ing-car Recommendations, etc, apply 70 Penn
sylvania Rfflroad offlce, Thirteenth street aud
PennsyIyAnia avenue, Baltimore 4 Potomac
RailrQfd Station, or TO passenger agent,
Soutfeastern District.
The Evening critic., 1884-12-06
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.

TWO TRAINS DAILY BETWEEN ALEX.
ANDRIA AND ROUND HILL.
Leave washington at 925 q, M and 4;25 d, M
and Alexandria at 1886 o, M. and 4:35 D. m. Pass
LeespuIg, going westward, at l1.3o Q. m. and GAO
7;20 p. M, - ~
Leaye Hound Hill at $50 a. m. and 4:35 D. M,
6Il y. "a. and arrive at Alexandria at 1903 a. m.
ana az D. m. ana at washington at Sis a. M. and
SUNDAY TRAINS leave Round Hill at $3.50 u.
m. and 4:s6 p. m. Arrives at Alexandria ut 500 a.
m. and 7:17 y. IN. and Washington at Sis A. M .
and 5:25 p. IN. Leave Washington ut 1928 O. m,
and 500 p. M, Alexandria at 9:36 a. m. and sI5
y. M; pass Leesburg, going eastward, at 6:l2 a.
m. and b;l7p MI westward, 11:S6 a. m. and 1919
g. M, BROPHY. superiptepsant
The Evening critic., 1884-12-06

OF the work which has nnished tho Monument.
They will all 1nd place., however. within
tho obelisk, and NJ appropriate distances, are
inches In which viii DO placed the stones
which have been contributed by the states
md Territories, by foreign governments aud
by eoclotioe In this country ana elsewhere.
Among these stones ia one presented by tho
Red Men OF this city ana by our Oldest In.
habitants Association. Tho Cherokee aud
Chickasaw Indians contributed memorial
sionee. They also contributed good deal OF
money 70 the building OF tho Monument.
The Evening critic., 1884-12-06

The Unity Club met last night at the resi-
dence Of Hosea b. Moulton, 1924 Ninth street.
Mics tAIcOreery. rendered "a piano solo. Mr..
Literature OF the Caucasian Mountains" The
programme closed with a solo by Miss Nc
Creery'and readings by Miss Sue Hickey. Z.
The Evening critic., 1884-12-06
Liberal Donations for the HOmeO-
nalhic HOanilal EAlr.

Tho ladies' interested In the coming fair for
tho Homeopathic Hospital met yesterday at
Marinis Hall. President Arthur will furnish
table for the fair one evening. The propri-
Portland and Riggs Will also furnish tables.
Frank X. Ward Will supply the cream. The
merchants OF the District are acting very lib
orally toward the District OF Columbia table.
The Evening critic., 1884-12-06
Another New Annex.

The success which crowns tho enter{yrise of
our fellow citizen, Charles BaumSayoes on, as
We We see anSiher building Eo!RHuR adjoining
will be opened next NAp6Ey with grand dis
play or holiday gooAef Dvn't fail to visit Eext
Monday BaumAssh& mnPth establishment,
on Seventh stfset. Attlclss from twenty-dve
cents up t4SFhundred dollars will be on OK.
The Evening critic., 1884-12-06
A Talk on Boots ana shoes.

Our 60 custom.made boots, a perfect lk,,pS5
stitched boots, can't DO beat js1.b0 prime
calf pegged boots, durable. $500 Inc hand
sewed CATERS for genie aaddadies. SO button
light rubber boot sa,d arctics. Young's Shoe
S Sonse, 902 ssyen reet. Look for the old
=. S.zbdr celebrated $3.50 ''Electric Shoe"
sfneumaiism, sore feot and corns.
The Evening critic., 1884-12-06
Equal Division, n. o. n.

Equal Division, No. o, Sons OF Temperance,
held an entertainment last evening at sd.
Georges Hall. II was successful affair, The
programme consisted OF music and rocltatlons,
Mics Berthe Crawford, Miss Eulalie Domer,
Mr.. Il. j. Whipple, Mieses Coleman, Lilly
Dom, Marie Russell, Gertie Bangs, Mrs. W. l..
Adams, Mr.. Eisel and Mr. s. II. Jecko were
among those who took part In theSenteft1in.
ment. usEYs
HAHN & Co.. wbRles6fe grocers, 1908 Four.
and-half stree HsNThwest, sells that "best OF
soaps" LISlpy Premium.
The Evening critic., 1884-12-06
CHESAPEAKE & Ohio RAILWAY

LEAVE b. d P. DEPOT. SIXTH AND SITS
$40 ., m.-Ror all Way Stations Lexington, KY.
Louisville, Cincinnati. Columbus and BIT. Louis
Daily except Sunday.
ii:os a. m;-For Williamsburg, Va, Newport
except Sunday.
Clio p m=For Louisville, Cincinnati, st. Louis
Northwest and Southwest Fast Express
ldaily); does not stop for local business.
Through Pullman service TO Louisville and
Cincinnati.
For tickets and information apply at O. q o.
Railway office, 5I3 Pennsylvania avenue, under
National Hotel, Va. Mid. Railway office, COL
Pennsylvania ave. and j. d p. atation.
. = - II. w. FULLER,
Y. W. SMITH, Gen. Pass. Agent
General Manager
FRANK VIRGO. N. Y. Passenger Agent.
The Evening critic., 1884-12-06
In boys HUereoNfs

that department is chsS hi Of them. The
a large or small ysf1ouift ito invest for them.
Seventhea fd L.
The Evening critic., 1884-12-06
MIR. BIaine's WhereabOuls,

Mr.. Blaine arrived In the city yesterday
afternoon at 4 O'Clock. He was met at the
depot by Hon. W. W. Phelps, Consul Peixotto
and MIR. Walker Blaine, and he at once took
with Hon. w. W. Phelps. Tonight he will he
the guest or Senator Hoar, Sunday OF GAnaral
Beale and Monday OF Juatice GrADs
-ats -
The Evening critic., 1884-12-06
FOr.Rent.

An elegantly .furni&4e III hsuss, Situated In
End; splendidly .ad0bted for entertaining.
Every convenisase; il9fsc, airy rooms; posses.
sion giyepeBecembG first. Address Berry,
GriIiagffce.
The Evening critic., 1884-12-06

iidrned every morn
tF'Ward" prints, doc.
stse, buttermilk and
Dream, loo. per pint.
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The Unity Club.

a nicely ascasa..st "a window of 5,osnt
Store, SeyRHen Street.
The Evening critic., 1884-12-06

Nobby Pants t9QpaSF "a. Hamburgor's.
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WASHINGTON, OHIO & WESTERN RAIL
ROAD COMPANY.

oHAs E. pUeH. aenerai r M Hangover Agent
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-04-19

Exehange.

GXchange.
Ambition is very good thing to
have, If yoR don't have too much Of
it. 1t is like qninine-good in small
doses iftoo much is taken it is apt
to have a bad effect upon the head.
Ambition is difficult thing to define
cruelty, selfshness and false pride are
its first cousins. Ambition, in i'll
balanced natures, makes them cruel !;
the possessor win step to the prize
over the quivering bodies of his COM
petitors--physically speaking, in by
gone ages; iiguratiyely in this nine
teenth century-without a qualm of
regret, except that the guerdon is not
greater than il is, and without com
passion for those who have fallen in
the struggles. OF selfishness there
are many kinds; the common every
day wnnt-giye-up.my-seat kind Of
selfishness, and the other kind-the
rendering of small tavors in expecta-
tion Of return at nsury-thIs is the
pure double distilled, bottled-and-
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES kind. OF
false pride there is only one kind-but
that is the meanest kind manufacture.
ed. False pride viii tell Young man
to steal rather than to beg to lie
concerning his prospects rather than
to tell his friends he has been unwise
and is in straits. The young man who
arrives in q city without anv friends.