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Two Philadelphia ~refineries have
been compelled to close, there beng
no profit on the business.
London news announces that Mr..
Lushington, @. c., has been elected
Lord Rector of Glasgow and Mr..
Balm for Aberdeen.
Sir Thomas Brassey, speaking in
the House OF Commons, stated that
the Admiralty considered that the
action of Captain Montagu, of the
Garnet" in writing to Mr.. Donavan,
Of Grenada, was injudicious, but they
accepted his explanations with regard
TO the other charges.
1t is stated that the average daily
deaths from cholera in Paris reaches
So. The Anglophobist Press have
created a sensation by declaring that
there are 80 cases daily in London.
The statement however is entirely
unfounded.
New York, 18th Nov.-The
Conference on the Congo question
was opened ut Berlin yesterday.
Prince Bismarck opened the meeting
by indicating three points for con
sideration, the principal being the
freedom Of navigation of the Congo
and the Niger and the observation
of certain formaIities to make valid
the annexation OF territory. Sir
Edward MaIet, on behalf of England,
agreed to cOncede the freedom of the
Niger, but reserved her right of
surveillance as sole proprietor of the
Lower Niger. Portugal insists on
her rights to the Congo, admitting,
however, its free navigation.
In the House Of Commons Mr..
Childers proposed % meet a deficit
in the Budget of two millions by
raising the income tax a penny in
the pound.
The French Chamber of Deputies
propose to abolish life SenatOrships
by extinction.
A Shanghai telegram reports hat
the Chinese, hearing of the death of
MAJOR General Gordon, have held a
military funeral.
New York, Nov. 19th.-lntelli-
gence from France announces that
the Transatlantic steamer "Ville de
st. Nazaire," from the West Indies,
arrived ut PauilIac on Monday the
18th, having been detained by an
accident to her machinery.
The Tariff Committee of the
Chamber of Deputies have approved
the proposal to increase the import
duties ON corn and flour.
London news states that the
Franchise bill was yesterday read a
second time in the House of Lords
and ordered to be considered in COM
mittee of the whole House.
At conference of the Conservative
party it was agreed TO pass the
Franchise Bill, provided the Govern
ment produce a satisfactory Redlstri-
button Bill
New York, Nov. 19th-The stock
of sugar at the four home ports on the
18th instant, was 246 900 tons as
against 208, 900 tons for the cores
ponding period last year.
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THE INTERNAL REVENUE.
Commissioners Evans Annual re
pOrt.

The annual report OF the Commissioner OF In-
ternal Revenue for tho ilscal year ended juno
80, 1884, has been submitted to the Secretary
OF the Treasury. The total receipts from oil
sources OF Internal revenue taxation for tho
year were S121, ,bOO,O3O as compared with
S11d,663,3d1 for tho year 1888, $lfO, ,b23,273
for the year 1882 and S136, 22O,012 for the
year 1881.
IL Ia estimated that tho sum OF S115,0OO,-
600 Will be collected during the present fiscal
year. The payment OF tho tax on the large
production OF spirits In 1881 was material
factor in the collections during the past yeRr.
The falling OF anticipated during the present
year will follow from tho diminished quantity
OF bourbon and rye whiskies produced In 1882,
on which tho tax will mature during the cur
rent fiscal year. Another cause contributing
TO the reduction OF receipts Will be tho largely
increased expectation abroad OF spirits In
bond, on which, for various reasons, the own
ers cannot pay tho tax.
A comparative statement OF tho receipts for
the fiscal year 1883 ana 1881 shows de-
crease OF S10,0f1,S50 from tobacco, an In
crease Of $2,536,G10 from spirits, an Increase
decrease of $10,6f2,d from taxes under rc.
pealed laws and penalties, making q total de-
crease OF S22,063,305.
The total cost of collection for the past year
$5.105,957 for 1888. The expenses for the
fiscal year ending June 80, 1886, are estlma-
ted at S4,9S1,600.
The internal revenue taxes collected from
tobacco during the year aggregated S26,O62,-
800. This amount includes taxes imposed on
domestic and imported manufactured TO-
bacco, snuff, cigars and cigarettes, and oil spe-
cinl tax paid by manufacturers and dealers In
tobacco
The collections from tho same sources dur.
ing the fiscal year 1888 were $40, 2,10l,2i0,
and during the llscal year 1882 were $780,
OSS.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-11-10
Arrested by Baltimore 81 Ohio De-
IanflNna

Chief Detective E. E. Grammar and Detective
John Lloyd, OF the Baltimore Ohio Railroad
service, arrested In Martinsburg, W. Va, on
Saturday William II. Waltengen, charged with
forging tho name of Master OF Transportation
Clements. The act is alleged to have been
committed in Kentucky and Kansas, In order
to obtain railroad passes. His plan Is said 10
have been TO represent himself rs a passenger
conductor on the Baltimore Ohio Road, un-
der various aliases, among them being Gap.
tain william II. Bians and Captain Charles
Shipley. Mr.. clements appeared against Wal
tengen some years ago In New York for SINH
lar ofrense, and the accused was sentenced to
Two years in Sing Sing. Two years ago he was
charged with forging Mr.. clements name in
Richmond, Va. The detectives left Martins
burg for Louisville, Ky, with their prisoner
at midnight Saturday.
Some one threw stone through the window
OF the Western express near Littleton, W. Va,
some nights ago. The missile came near
striking q lady and child. Detectives Wlrts
and Hutchinson were detailed to work up the
case. ON Saturday they arrested Isaiah
Gump. His arrest was effected at Freeport
Pa. He was taken back to Llttleton and com
mitted for the grand jury. The act OF throw
Ing missiles at a passenger train is penlten'
tiary offense In West Virginia,
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-11-10
voluntary Reiire.nent.

The draft OF bill to facilitat, promotions
throughout the Army by retiring from active
service upon their own application officers OF
lion is being circulated throughout tho Army
for signatures, and when signed Will DO sent
10 the Military Committees OF both Houses for
consideration,
Tho bill provides that any officer borne on
tho active list OF the Army who served In the
rebellion as an officer or soldier OF volunteers
or Regular Army shall, upon his own appllca-
tion 10 the President, be retired with the next
highest grade above that which he holds when
the application 10 made. Tho oflicer shall
have rank and retired pay OF the higher grade,
AZ his retirement shall be In addition - the
number heretofore authorized by law, the re-
tired list being opened and extended to con-
form 10 the requirements OF the now act.
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SLUGGING ENGLISHMEN.
An Exciting Pugulistic EncOunter
nt a. NJ.

An Exciting Puguiistic Encounter
Mt i A. NJ.
~ saw q rather curious sight the other
morning, about 1 o'clock, as I was going
home," eaid o prominent local Republican to
THE CRITIC reporter to-day.
"What was IT." asked tho reporter.
81 had just reached tho Peace Monument at
the foot OF the Capitol, when noticed a crowd
OF about twenty mon forming ring in tho
middle of the street, stopped to SEQ what It
was. Soon the ring was formed. Three Eng.
lishmen got In the centre of II.
"rRo were the belllgerents and one the ref
cree. one OF tho former was short and
thick-set the other was tall and wiry. The
referee looked like a'brlcklayer. He called
time and they went at II. But the way they
went at II is what struck me as peculiar. 1t
appeared that the short man was TO start the
mill. The referee called out 'UnderH The
short man struck the tail one body blow
He then called 'Over! and the tall man struck
the other In tho face.
sand then the referee called 'Laucashire.'
The short man mado side swipe with his left
hand, 30 II went on, the referee changing the
order OF blows 80 that each should have an
equal number OF 'overe, 'unders' and Ian
cashires.' They both fought woll, and fol
about ten minutes. Then at an 'under the
tall Englishman struck his opponent full and
heavily in the stomach, knocking all OF the
wind out OF him. The latter threw up both
hands and eaid Enough The three then
locked arms and walked amicably away In the
direction OF the Baltimore & Ohio depot.
never saw anything like 1t BEFORE"
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-11-10

TIE true view Of the present political
situation was given in striking and ad.
mirablo manner by the Rev. J.. Stern in
concluding the services at the Synagogue.
The reverend gentleman said:
May all citizens Of this broad land, from
the highest to the lowoet, at this period OF
political unrest and painful suspense, bo
possessed OF the purest patriotism and love OF
country, from which should spring spirit OF
moderation and sclf.control capable OF rising
above personal or party interests. nj ~ tho
Supreme Ruler OF the destlnlos Of nations
grant us His favor in the future 90 In tho past,
that oil difficulties may be speedily sur.
mounted, all dangers happily avoided and
our beloved country continue 70 grow and de-
velop, blessed from on high with abundant
strength unto His peoplel May the Lord bless
His peoplo with neacel
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-11-10
mnrtin Lmther,s DIrthdny.

The four hundred ana first anniversary OF
the birth OF Martin Luther was observed In
Tho Lutheran Memorial Church was suit
ably decorated with Mingled Wreaths OF now
ere, ferns and eYergreens, which were fes-
tooned about the altar ana hung along and
beneath the galleries that almost enclrcle the
interior. Between tho spaces under the gal
leries hung baskets OF rare flowers aud ferns.
The congregation and Bunday-school appro-
priately celebrated the event.
Al ST. Pauls Lutheran Church the celebra'
tion was tWo.fold, the occasion also being the
tenth Anniversary OF DR.. Domer's installation
as rector OF the parish. The sermone, both
morning and evening, related TO the past,
present and future Of the church.
Boys kilt overcoats In beautiful deslgns.
EieemRn Bros, cor. 7th add e.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-11-10
Gould and vanderbilt.

william II. Vanderbilt and Jay Gould met at
the Stock Exchange, In New York, Saturday
afternoon, and discussed the Presidential
will be perfectly safe under either Blaine or
Cleveland and that business VIII 60 on the
same as usual. "By the way, Van, old boy"
said the willy Gould, "where did YOU buy that
handsome sultf" quick as flash Mr.. Van
dorbilt answered "Why, at Robinson, Parker
Il Co.'S, southeast corner OF Seventh and d
streets, Washington, d. c."
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To-NIGHTs ENTERTAINMENTS.

GRAND A.HousE.-Aobott Opera Com.
pnny in "Semiramide."
NATIONAL THEATRE. - The Milan opera
Company In "Alda."
FoRD's OpEnA-HoUsE. The spectacular
melodrama, "rho Hoop Of Gold"
THEATRE CoMIQUE.--yarioty.
DnIE MusEUM.-Arne Walker Dramatic Com
paDy In the "rwo Orphans"
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-11-10

WHETHER the lato James Wormley, Of
this city, or one BatcmaD, of Maryland,
introduced the American terrapn into the
Engli sh opicurean menu is a question now
interesting tho newspapers of both coun-
tripe
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-11-10
Grape Culturo ana port wine.

Mr. A. speer, OF New Jersey, oDeof the larg.
est grape producers 10 the East, commenced
but few yeare ago, in n small way, now con-
trolls large vineyards OF the Oporto Grape, tcom
which his famous Port Grape Wine ana Bur
gundy are made, which chemists ana ply
siclans say rivals the world for their purity
and beneficial effects on weakly aud aged per-
sons and the cOnsumptlve. For sale by drug
70
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-11-10

Indlscriminats drinking was no doubt In
dulged In TO a great extent last week. lndis-
criminate drinking is bad thing. II makes
the head ache and causes the blues to follow
llquors-such as Tharp, Of SIS street.
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Monday, Nov. 10. 1884.
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

Tho special bulletin Issued from tho Signal
once to-day eaye:
For Tuesday slightly warmer, fair weather
IA Indicated for tho Middle Atlantic and South
Atlantic States,
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PROPOSALS.
DROPOsALs FOM THE PURCHASE
u OF EQuARE NO. 100, IN THE CITY OF
WASHINGTON, d. O.
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS,
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
WARRINGTON, ID. o.. september 10, 1884,
Sealed proposals, addressed to the undersigned,
will be received at this office until II O'Clock
OH MONDAY, THE 10TH DAY OF NOVEM-
BIER, 1854, for the purchase OF square numbered
d, q.
TeTms-One-fourth cash and the remainder
payable In six months without interest, or all
CRsh, ct bidders option.
Proposals may be made for. all Q2sl9d square
feet more or less) or any portion of said square.
All bids to be for the square foot OF ground.
A deposlt OF ten per centum of the amount bid
for must be made With the Collector of Taxes in
cash, and his receipt tor the same must accom-
pAny each bid
Tie right to reject any or all bids is reserved by
the Commissioners.
An abstract OF title can be examined at this
Office.
BY order Of the Commissioners District OF CO.
lumbia.
WILLIAM TINDALL,
sel7.wtm-tnoS Secretary.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-11-10

THE Third Plenary Council, now in ses-
sion in Baltimore, opened its sessions in a
very imposing and impressive manner, aud
will have strong claim upon popular in
terest and attention throughout its sessions.
Eighteen years ago, at the last council,
there were forty prelatcs; the number is
now seventy.
The growth and development Of the Cath
olic Church and the important questions
arising therefrom and necessitating this
council afford a subject for thought both
for tho supporters and opponents of that
church.
The main question at issue, that of the
church's position as to the relations of re-
igious doctrine and secular education, is
one in which the entire civilized world is
interested.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-11-10

Hay-Fever l have used Ely's Cream
Balm for Hay-Fever, and have experienced
great relief. / recommend 1t as the best OF all
tho remedies have tried.-T. u. JEEKs, Law
yer, Grand Rapids, Mich. Price so cents.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-11-10
Opening !
Opening !
WE SHALL OPEN ON
WEDNESDAY MORNING, Nov.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, Nov. 5

In the just completed Annex to our already
large establishment, giving us ono of tho
finest business buildings in the United
States.
We arc proud to say VIC have never at
tempted to display such large, rich and
well.selected assortment Of goods before,
and hopo to meet tho appreciation Of all in
our immense undertaking.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-11-10

IN the Lutheran churches in this city
and throughout the country yesterday the
four hundred and first anniversary of the
birth of Martin Luther, the great reformcr,
was appropriately celebrated.
The character of the celebrations was
everywhere indicative of the warm love
and earnest veneration and gratitude
which four centuries have strengthened
and which the coming ages never can
erase.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-11-10

OUn acrobatic evening contemporary
evidently let so. w. A." get some of his
matter in its editorial column on Satur-
day, for in speaking of :the complications
that may arise in regard to settling the
question of the Presidency, it says;
"Here, then, is q chance for a renewal OF dis
putes which can be prolonged until tho
second Wednesday in February, the dlJ set
for the electoral college 70 me eet In tho hall OF
tho House Of Representatives. TO ballot for
President and Vice President"
Any schoolboy knows that the electoral
college does not meet in Washington; that
it is composed of the Presidential electors
from all the States who meet at tho capi-
tails of their respective States on the 81 Of
December that they do not meet at any
lime in joint session in any one hall; the
same schoolboy, if he is well read, aud is
familiar with the 22d joint rule of both
houses Of Congress, knows that the two
houses Of Congress meet on the second
Wednesday in February in joint session,
and that then the electoral votes which
have been sent to the President of the
Senate arc counted. There are no less than
six errors, either stated or implied, in the
sentence quoted, Such ignorance displayed
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-11-10
Books and Stationery

which We have marked at prices lower than
any other house in the United States.
This Department does not consist of lot
ofpublishers' dead stock, but new, live and
desirable works Of
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-11-10
All Are Invited !

We have added several New Departments,
of which the most conspicuous will be our
stock Of
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-11-10

The average newspaper exchange list
may not at ordinary times be an object of
particular interest but just now there is
lurid and thrilling display of patriotism
and enthusiasm that crops out in headline,
and wood.cuts in a most novel, unique
and picturesque style. The rooster appears
TO have become tho National bird OF Amer
lea, but the difference OF opinion as TO his
personal appearance displayed by the vari-
GUS artists in striking.
To say that every variety of rooster is
represented would bc grossly inadequate
description. Every kind of possible and
impossible rooster in every imaginable or
unimaginable attitude, appears to have
been attempted by some enterprising en-
graver, and in size they vary as greatly as
the Dimensions of the respective journals
will admit.
The collection Of newspaper roosters
would far outdo any poultry show ever
witnessed by man, and the bold chanticleer
has clear case of libel against almost every
enterprising Democratic contemporary in
the country.
The rooster editor has become the most
important functionary in the Democratic
newspaper offices.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-11-10

Boys kilt overcoats In beautiful deIgns.
Eiseman Bros, cor. 7th add u.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-11-10

ANOTHER week opens and finds the re-
suit of the great Presidential contest still
in doubt, so much in doubt that bets can
not be paid nor opinions formed as to the
issue.
The Democratic rejoicing and demon.
stration, 80 universal and oxultant, has
given tone of unanimity and concession
that is far from real.
The Republicans of tho country have,
many Of them, given up, but there arc an
immense number who realize that the
result is really in doubt not such doubt as
only admits of ray of hope, but in state
Of uncertainty that renders it impossible,
from anon n-partisan standpoint, to arrive
at conclusion as to the result.
Claims are conflicting, corrections are
being made by both parties and the margin
is so narrow that no man can tell tho re-
suit.
The Democratic managers, confident and
defiant in their shouts, realize the uncer-
tainty and betray their fear. The cry of
fraud is an empty one, as faY as it relates to
the final issue.
There has boen fraud beyond doubt, per-
haps, ON both sides, but the case is too crit
ical and too important to allow it to go un-
discovered and uncorrected. New York
State cannot bo stolen.
A fraud on election day must be corrected
now; frauds attempted now will be dc.
feated.
The result will be tho true one. II will
bo after full consideration and hearing OF
every contested point, and tho country will
adopt it loyalty. The result is question
yet unsolved even by those in highest
places.
The fact that there are contending
claims on so close vote nullifes tho idea
that decisive conclusion has been reached.
The Republican managers claim that
they can show the State to have cast its
vote for Blaine.
No honest and candid mind can deny
that claim in advance of the decision which
law and precedent and universal consent
must make final and conclusive.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-11-14
THE EXCUSE OF SMALL MA.
JORlTY.

Republicans claim that tho small ma
jority reported by the counties in New
York for CLEVELAND iusuhos them IN
their attack on tho returns. This is of
a pieco with their other claims and
don't bear inspection. There have been
a vast number of defeat. ON the part of
the Democracy, where the majority was
but small, Yet no effort was made TO
change palpable result. In 1853 Ma.
hENnRIcKs was defeated in Indiana by
BAKER, after one of the most exciting
elections over held, by majority less
than 1000, but there was no whining,
not whimper, or threat OF contest. ana
tho Republican candidate PROMPTLY
seated.
10 noe q moro recent example, alton
ton is called to tho election of GEM,
CARR, one of the board Of state canvass.
ers, who was elected secretary OF the
state of New York by only some
1900 mnjority-not one hundrcdth
part Of the majority which CLEvErANp.
who was elected ON the Democratic
ticket, received In that instance no con.
testw made-not even an offer TO con.
test-whcre the probabilities OF success.
were so strong.
These are only two examples, AND
mentioned because SO notorious. Tn,
reply might be made that these cases
were of minor Importance, Notice. They
involved precisely the Same principl,
and illustrate this great truth; That IN,
Democracy are willing TO submit to IN,
expressed popular will, whilst the Re
publican party with Jacobmcal un
scrupulousness by fraud or violence
would defeat that will whenever pro
nounced against them.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-11-14
Albany Notes,

ALBANY, Nov. H. Correspondence 7
Correspondent absent and specially
engaged prevents an earlier response to
the interesting matter of the day in
these political troubles.
Ofall troubles, the most is, who is
best foremost in political life-who STAYS
in and who goes OUT then who is L Il
out. After high aspirations. and ambi-
ton knowing no bounds, shall he @
named martyr on the alter of public
good. Who is left? This is a query of
Importance to public good, and in this
free, enlightened country, where no
demagoguery prevails, no duplicity in
sentiment, no antagonism to want in
the popular voice. The answer Is en-.
phatic, who the people, (votersl prop
erty holders will have.
Shackelford voted 5l5, altogether, out
of 'his county, Republican votes; ass
Democratic majority. These Democrats
east principally for the national state
ticket.
The usual method was resorted to in
this county to obtain the black clement.
10 or 40 votes. and they took. From dis
organization the Democrats came near
losing county judge, but in time the
centre came complete, and Democratic
glory saved.
The result in the presidential race is
anNiously looked for, and until il is
settled finally the public mind will be
uneasy.
Had fine, warm rain. Eyervtbinr
growing. Business brisk. STOCK me
merchants and traders in good spirits.