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The Evening critic., 1884-06-11
WEST WASHINGTON.

While Lieutenant Kelly is absent on weeks
leave Sergeant Trunnel is In command OF tho
Third Precinct.
The repairs to the engineers ofllce at tho
Aqueduct Bridge over Rock Creek have noarly
been completed. The painters are now ut
work on the interior.
The boat @. Il. Dunlop arrived With 1000
bushels OF corn.
defeat at the hands of the Stars, OF East Wash
ington, yesterday, tho score standing O to 4.
II 10 remarkable that tho college had more
base hits and fewer errors than their oppo-
nents.
The first nine OF the small boys of George
town University played a picked nine from
Georgetown yesterday afternoon, at tho Col
lege grounds, and were defeated by score OF
% TO %. There was heavy hitting and sharp
bnse-running.
Blaine and Logan Campaign Club OF
West Washington.
At q meeting Of tho Logan Republican Club
OF West Washington, of which II. FL. Dade is
president and Il. ID. Ruffln secretary, the fol-
lowing resolution was offered by Mr.. O. d.
Crusoe:
whereas this was the first Logan CLUB es-
tablished In tho District of Columbia, as John
A. Logan was the first choice and James G..
Blanc tho second and last choice,
Res0lCed, That this club be known hereafter
as the Blaine and Logan Republican Campaign
Club.
Addresses wero made by Messrs. John Fer
gueop, II. d. Runln, q. d. Orusoe and others
upon the work OF the club In the past
campaign committee was appointed, con :
sisting OF O. d. Crusoe, r. d. Rullln, John Fur
guson and Ii. II. Dade, for the state OF Virginia.
DR.. O. u. Crusoe, IT., Charles II. Turner, Jas.
jackson, Logan Williams and Alfred Pope for
the State of Maryland. Tho duty OF this COM
mittee 10 10 look up tho voters In the District
OF Columbia belonging to said States to see
that they are furnished with passes In time to
be registered and vote.
1t was also agreed TO raise pole and put
their flag afloat, and the following were ap.
pointed Committee ON Poles Alfred Pope,
Joseph Beckett, Frank Walker, william Bello.
Committee on Speakers was appointed, con-
Logan Williams; and on Finance, consist og
OF q. u. Cruaoe, ST., John Furguson, Arthur
GOWNS, Alfred Pope, clement Beckett, H. II.
Dade, VIM. Belle, Charles II. Turner, Frank
Walker and James jackson.
The Evening critic., 1884-06-11
Get tho Hest and Save Moneys

The summer travel 10 commenelnGsasid the
baggage.smasher is rubbing his bghds In Cleo
ing and crushing the trUIlhy6nd valises OF the
traveller. The eenslhlalIe0ple In Washington,
however, get the AlUp on the smasher by pur-
G9hasing everftlang IN inc trnnk ~, inc from
est, safegtaud best finished can be obtained at
tlRehost reasonable prices.
The Evening critic., 1884-06-11
Another suit for Divoree.

Mr.. Leon Tobriner, as collector for Mary H..
Howard, to-day filed a bill praying divorce
from her husband, Frank Howard, and per-
mission TO resume her maiden name OF Mary
ried In this city June 8, 1873, and from the
time OF their marriage he has refused TO cohab.
II with or support her, although an engineer
Company and receiving good salary. She
further charges that he has wilfully deserted
The Evening critic., 1884-06-11
George Bliss Enters the Catholic
Church.

Tho rumor that Colonel George Bliss mad
Joined the Catholic Church 10 confirmed.
Monsignor Capel yesterday would not confirm
or deny the story, and refused psrempt0rlly
10 be interviewed on the subject. Late yester-
day afternoon, however, Archbishop Oorrigan
stated that the rumor was true, aud that Mr..
Bliss was confirmed I'm New York on sunday
morning.
The Evening critic., 1884-06-11
A Debate on the irish Nues,,on.

public debate on the Irish question has
been arranged for this evening between the
Jefferson Debating Club of South Washington
and the Y. III. O. A. Literary Society, which
spective clubs Will meet In the Y. NJ. O. A.
parlors, on New York avenue, whore Judge
William ID. Smell has consented to preside,
and after the debate Is closed a decision will
BIO rendered by the audience upon tho merits
OF the argument. Friends of both clubs are In
vited 10 DO present.
The Evening critic., 1884-06-11
Two Fires Last Night.

Two slight ilres occurred last night. The
alarm, 20 be sounded from Dox 80, was tho
partial burning OF tho cupola of house No.
1888 New Hampshire avenue. The lightning
About 6;1b this morning a slight Are oe.
CURED in tho kitchen OF house No. 1O17
Twenty.slxth street, caused by spontaneous
extinguished by Truck Company 3d." -
The Evening critic., 1884-06-11
STEAMBOATS,.

ITALY LINE TO NORFOLK, FORTRESS
~ MoNRoE AND THE SOUTH,
Steamers @ EoRGE LEARY and DXCIeLSIOR.
single tickets, 81; Round-trip, $3.50.
One OF There popular steamers leaves 7th at.
wharf daily, Sundays excepted at $50 p, mi Sat
urdaya at 0, stopping Mt PiHey Point and Corn
field Harhor on the Tuesday, Thursday and Sat
urday tripA only.
SATURDAY NIGHT STEAMER RETURNS
MONDAY MORNING.
Exclusive connection with the Boston and
ProyideDce steamers., Connect also with New
York and Richmond steamers, Norfolk and
Western, HeAboard and Roanoke, Ocean View
ana Virginia Beach Railroads.
Passage and rooms can be secured at Baltimore
q Ohio ticket office, at 1ith st. and Pa. ave. ST.
Marc Hotel, Polkinhornp, nextto City POstoiiice.
at Company's office, 18th st, wharf.
knox's Express will cali for and check bag
gage from hotels and private residences.
Freight received daily until %. M,
w. u, WEICH. Gen, Agent.
The Evening critic., 1884-06-11
"oHrs SWAMP
HEg1
These Were the Last words Uttered
nv Garfield.

Tho action Of the Court OF Inquiry In recon.
mendlng.a coutt-martlal for General Swain
iss generally Endorsed by Army mon, who
say he could not have hoped for anything
else In view OF the circumstances attending his
transactions with BRtoman & 90.
The Evening critic., 1884-06-11
vital statistics.

The weekly report Of the Health ofIlcer
shows that tho number OF deaths occurring
white and 30 coIored, the rate OF mortality
per LOCO per annum being 1870 for the
white, 1926 for tho colored and 20 80 for the
total population. There were 10 deaths from
zymotic diseases.
The scarlet fever has not abatod any slnce
last week, there being flye deaths this week.
The Evening critic., 1884-06-11
THE g. EVENING d, S.. CRITIC.
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

ONCE to-day says.
Cool, clearing and fair weather will prevail
In the Middle Atlantic States and Now England
ON Thursday. Warmer, fair weather Is indicated
for Tennessee, tho ohio Valley and Gulf States
The Evening critic., 1884-06-11
The Only Strictly One-Price Hat
and Gents Furnishing House

In tho city, corner OF Seventh and D streets, Is
gathering the lions share OF the trade6sft has
come to pass that the public prefer sriying at
places where they know the price6eharged TO
them arc not higher than those 9lzArged to pro.
fessional shoppers, who undep&tAnd the art OF
merchants tSisieaa ~ pas sH h By sts sling
that their govdsfre mapesd In plain figures,
thus trying y cbnfer. 40 idea that they have
but one pricefwfN ch nkifely does not follow, as
they take ad&md cltPbr all they can get. At
Francs busNes&fs conducted strictly on
the one-price n54tciple, no deductions or de-
viations being made 10 any ono. Even the
clerks In histBtore, II they wish to mako pur.
chases, arlPcharged exactly tho same as the
customofB who como In. Tho old adage, "a
nIimblsghixpence Is better than slow shil'
ned9iB conducted.
The Evening critic., 1884-06-11
what congressman should. :

What Congressman Should. IypSf For.
get. xsS
1t is not yet a settled faQttpSdt Congress Will
adjourn on the Both Of 49, month. 1t is be-
lieved thatit Will taI6cfSeveral weeks TO push
the appropriatiopSdils through. Members OF
the House andxDthata should not forget before
leaving fQrl95fne to call at the boys clothing
house le6 Robinson & Co.. 900 Pennsylvania
RvepNG and examine their excellent stock OF
0o3b clothing.
The Evening critic., 1884-06-11
PROPOSALS.

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS,
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
WAsHINGToN, May 23 1884.
Sealed proposals will be received ut the office as
above until II O'Clock noon TUESDAY, June 10.
Blank Forms, School Books, Furniture, Hard
ware, Groceries, Shoes, Saddlery. Drugs. Paints,
Lumber, Forage, Meats. Fuel, CURLING, &c, &c /,
to the various branches of the District Govern
ment for the year ending June 20, 1886.
The Comm lssioners reserve the right to reject
any or all bids or parts OF bids.
Information. samples and blanks will be fur
riAhed upon application at room IL, Morrison
Building, Az street
BY order OF the Engineer Commissioner D. O.
my2s-llt +. o. BECKETT, Property Clerk.
The Evening critic., 1884-06-11
Blaine and Logan.

Men who In the Nations peril
Battled for tho truth and right
Thought as did our martYred Lincoln,
And with Grant endured the fight,
Once again your country calls you
That tho work may not BIO vain,
Sots In front her chosen champion
In tho mighty man of Maine.
Sounds tho elogan,
Blaine and Logan,
Millions swell the growing strain.
Days OF Sixtyl Days OF Eighty
Memory hold them ever dear,
Great In deeds and great In leaders,
Men without reproach and fear.
Lincoln lit the path OF duty
And the freenan's work made plain.
Garfield gave 1t light OF MONDAY.
Martyre chief OF thousands slain.
Lot our slogan,
Blaine and Logan,
=. Peal, million'voiced refrain.
Rights to all within our borders,
Freedoms work must guarantee,
Help our maesoe, IRE our forges,
BET our sails on every sea.
And our livcst man must lead us,
Truest trump OF Freedoms strain,
List the music OF the pine woods,
Moves the Nation'e soul with Blaine.
Sound the slogan,
Blaine and Logan,
Milllons shall tho vote malntain.
Voico the louGest airs OF freedom
In tho song OF Eighty'fOur,
TIL majestic IN Its volume
IL shall force the White House door.
For the Nations grand uprising,
Felt from Mexico % Maine,
Halls true and trusted leader
In the Btandard.bearer Blaine. 500,
And tho slogan,
Blaine and Logan,
Means no martyrs die in vain.
Henry armstrong.
The Evening critic., 1884-06-11

Upon inquiry It was ascertnined that on the
first ballot taken the Jury stood four for con-
viction and eight for acquittal. This status
remained until near 10 O'Clock last night,
when n iinnl vote was taken to see whether
they would get released or DO locked up until
morning, and the ballot resulted nine for
aquittal and three for conviction. Tho last
vote was taken this morning shortly before
being called into court, and resulted seven for
acquittal, Tour for conviction and ono not
voting,
The Evening critic., 1884-06-11
DRIVERS SUMMER GARDEN

The regular season at Drivers Summer
Garden has commenced, and highly attract
i've programme is presented. The garden Is
perfect In every appointment, and tho psr.
formances are charming.
The Evening critic., 1884-06-11

aNorwnIk MIL trIcQN 7Il70ng Tfour.button cuta
way suit, thraeSl4fefent shades, for $40
Match theREff You chm for S22.60.
lk1sfsLAIAN BROS, corner Seventh and e.
The Evening critic., 1884-06-11
"AIderney Dairy Wagona,ss'r

Fresh AidolRey butter, cnurnel overy morn.
Ing ana deliyHad In "a ". Hlydtd" prints. 40c.
per ID: Also PtHRe s0Aeese, buttermilk aud
sWees @iik, - zsrqt Dream loo. per pint
The Evening critic., 1884-06-11
r ooK AT Low FARES.

r ooK AT Low FARES
II =
FORTRESS MONROE AND NORFOLK.
FIRsT-oLAss FARE, sii ROUND TRIP, 100
Steamer JANE MOSELEY leaves washington
for Norfolk and Old Point Monday, Wednesday
and Friday at 500 p, M; making close eonneotion
Beach and all Railroad Lines South.
POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS. Fare 20 CTS.
Steamer j. w. THOMPSON leaves Monday,
"wednesday and Saturday at "a. m. 49,,
For information apply at General Ohice, 0l3 10Th
ht. or at Companys Wharf, 9ot oil 0th ST.
ALFRED WOOD. Secretary.
GEO. II. PHILLIPS, Superintendent. myl0
The Evening critic., 1884-06-11

There was elm attendance at to.day's SOS.
elon OF the House. Mr.. Villa lnaneuvered the
House into the Committee OF the Whole, when
tho River and Harbor bill was taken up. The
bill declaring forfeited the "Backbone" rail-
road land grant was postponed until next
bill could be taken up. -
The Evening critic., 1884-06-11
THE JURY IN THE BOND CASE
Fail TO Agree Upon II verdict and Are
DIE IIOM Tho LurY Gf0nn.

HN''s NN' hApW tho Vhhy tftOoW
After the argument In the case OF Or. s. s..
Bond, charged with rape on Mrs. Louisa Carr,
closed yesterday and the Judge delivered his
charge, the Jury took the case at 500 o'clock.
When they had been out an hour and made no
report, the Judge sent word to them that In
case they should agree before 10 O'Clock no
would come to the courthouse and receive
IT. The messenger brought back an answer
that II was impossible for them to agree, and
go II appeared, for at 10 o'clock they wero
locked up for the night.
This morning the court reconvened at the
regular hour and Judge Wyiio directed the
jury 10 be brought In, which was done.
Amy chance or your agreeing?" asked the
Judge.
uNo possible chance" replied tho foreman.
"You are discharged" said the Judge, and
the Jury scattered.
The Evening critic., 1884-06-11
EdEALEEa IR WE r.TFI

Dr. &c, q. Vests Nerve and Brain Treatment a
kuarhnleed speclnc Tor HyBterla Dlzziuebs Con
NulBlOns. Fits, Nervous Neuralga Headaohe
Nervous Prostrailon caused 81 the use OF
alcohol or tobacco, WAkeiulness Mental De.
Insanity and leading TO misery, decay ard
death, Premature Old Age, Barrenness, Loss OF
power In either sex, Involuntary Losses and Sngr-
mhtorrhmA cauaed by Oyer-exertlOn OF the brain,
geitabuse or oyerindulgence, Each box cOn-
boxes Tor J, sent by mail prepaid on receipt %
price. WE GUARAETEE SIX BOXES To cure
AnR case. Win each order received by MS for SIX
boxes. accompanied with s., we VIII aend the pur-
phnser our written guarantee TO refund the money
sees Issued only by stott q Cromwell, Washing
tpR' luz
The Evening critic., 1884-06-11
A chance 20 be wen shoasB

The splendid stock OF boots and .sb5es In the
store lately occupied by Efapeis Profit No.
out regard 10 costa i2lt<Baie commencing to.
day. This stock WS31t}ae of the best In the city
and the partgSwlP vurehased It after Mr..
quick bsHB.
The Evening critic., 1884-06-11
AMUSEM ENTS.
THE NATIONAL THEATRE.

on Friday evening next, at the National
Theatre, Miss Geraldine Grey, supported by
iLecouvreur." The performance 10 under the
auspices OF the most distinguished people at
the National Capital, and is for the benefit OF
the Confederate Soldiers Home.
THE THEATRE coMIQUE.
The Summer Theatre Comique ia now 10 per-
feet operation and a great bill is presented
Tho "Msscotte" 10 sung admirably every even
DRIVERS SUMMER GARDEN.
The Evening critic., 1884-06-11
g. OHIO RAILROAD.

r,,y.s =, General Passenger Agent,
CHAS Il. PUGH. General Manager.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-08-02
MAKE HASTE SLOWLY.

The "new departure" of Hon. Geo.
L. Walton. in gong over to the Re-
publican ranks, has occupied the pa
pers of the State considerably for
severa, days. There is such ring
of truth in this gentleman's charge
against the present Democratic man
ayers in Louisiana that many are
disposed to applaud, who. under
other circums tances. would scorn to
raise their voices in accord with Re-
pnblicaus. This ia the result OF the
contemplate chicanery and corrup-
ton developed By the powers that
be" in their mad scramble to main
tain supremacy at any cost
While we feel and acknowledge the
open and villainous frauds that have
disguised so many Democrats, still
we do not feel willing to raise an
issue at this time Ii is the height
Of folly TO Ing cur local State SQUAD
BILE into the national canvass. There
| is no connection whatever between
the two, and il ~ silly to try to mite
them. II we desire to correct the
evils that exist 10 Louisiana, it car
only be done at the State election
-four years hence. Do not go baci
on our general on the eve OF an en-
gagement with the common enemy
For more than twenty years we nav'
not had so -fnll an assurance 81 sue
cess for the pationsl ticket, and shall
a few malcontents and sore head
now cheat us ont of the prize? No
a thousand times no, say We. Pient
i time to settle our little family jars ]
the next fonr wears. Out upon tb
Z TRAITORS that would prove recreant t
the principles Of a lifetime in sue
Ian hour as thisl
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-08-02

It is well known that there are
large profits from the cultivation Of
straw berries near city markets. or in
localities convenient By railway to
them. For the psst Eve or six years
. per tleman convenient BY rail to the
Chicago markets has been Increasing
his acreage in strawberries with uni-
form success. His profits have ave-
ragged from $50 to $l0O net per acre.
HIS method Of preparing the ground
is as follows: He trenches his Iano
eighteen to twenty inches deep and
as vide, filed in the bottom q these
trenches FIVE to Elk inches OF barn
ward manure. The trenches are made
three feet apart fos the rows Of plants.
The soil is placed upon the manure
filing the trenches, aud the surface
is dressed with fine manure highly
mixed with little wood ashes when
they can be had. He grows the
Wilson mainly for market. just be-
fore the blossoms open be covers the
Ipround an inch or two deep with
i finely cut straw; the vines are never
allowed to become thick. he pro-
tects them in winter with straw. 10
| secure late crop be covers pretty
I deem With straw and retards growth
Both 10 the fall and spring be appliea
Ito the rows . solution Of potash, z
1 49, a - ~~~1lone "A wafnR
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-08-02

In former Presidential campaigns
the most induen tial and powerful
newspaper writer's in New York city
have been arrayed against the DEM
ucratic party. During the present
one the boot is on the other foot.
This year the Democratic Standard
bearer is fortunate in having on his
side the ablest newspapers and the
brightest caricaturists OF New York
Here is the press roster
For Cleveland The World, Her
aid Times Journal OF Commerce
s. AIT -Zeitnpg. Evening Post. Graphic
Morning Journal, Truth. Telegram
Dial, News, Courier DIES Etats un's
Punch, Harper's Weekly. Life ant
the independent. !,
For Blaine - The Tribune. tn
Commercial Advertiser, The Judge
Mail and Express and Irish World.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-08-02

-..so nanen nay hs found o. nle ~ eso, z.
THIS PkfeH Roweli COS kevs2spsL 40 ~.
ysisi.lns ssss5. 60 &c s & g u NV T6Exs
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-08-02
mo. SO.
coIFAx GRANT PARISH La, SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 1884

patient, and wanted his vile TO leave
the church and 60 home. She failed
to do SO, and he went ont OF the
church alone and stood at the door.
He had has knife open In his hand.
and several parties who were stand
ing near him heard him make threats
us TO what be was going TO do when
his wife came out
When the congregation was dis
missed, Niles wife came out with
the crowd aud was proceeding home
alone, and had gone some fifty yards
from the church when she was over
taken by Der husband. who addressed
her angrily and then struck her.
she screamed aud fell to the ground.
| and when assistance got to her 1t
was discovered that her wounds
we're fatal. Miles tried to escape.
but was captured and lodged IN jail
His victim having died, be was IN
due time tried. convicted. and sem
fenced to be hanged He was ably
and faithfully defended by counsel
without fee, appointed by the court,
who, when they failed to acquit their
client, appealed his cause TO the Su-
preme Court wheo, in March last.
the Judgment of the lower court was
affirmed, and May l4th fixed for his
execution. Gov. Lowry was then
pesioned in his behalf and granted
respite Of sixty days. Shortly after
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-08-02

On Thursday. August 2sth,s the
Den o ratio nominating convention
for the 4th Cong -ssional district will
be held at Shreveport. No one is
contestipg the nomination OF Hon
N. G. Blanchard, and the outlook 's
that be will be the unanimous choice
of the convention. This will be but
carrying out the wishes of his con
sti,uents. for they have already pass
ed upon him the encomium OF wei
done good and faithful servant"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-08-02

Gov. st. John, of Kansas. and
WIN. Daniel. of Maryland, were
nominated for President and Vice
President by the Prohibitionists, who
held their convention in Pittsbnrg on
the gath nit. All the States and
Territories were represented. The
platform severely arraigns both Dem
ocrats and Republicans for compel
ing for the hqnor vote They ciain
900, 900 votes in the coming election
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-08-02

tend for our personal rights, one OF
the most valuable OF which is protec-
ton against the fearful evils OF the
LIQUOR traffic. Let every good man
come to the polls on Saturday, An-
gust 23d, and vote against IT.
V. q. G.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1884-02-07
AN ACT DEFINING THE HouN
DIARIES OF sHosHoNH co,

Be Il enacted by the Legislative As
semtly Of the Territory Of Idaho as
Joiions:
SEC. |. All that portion Of Idaho
Territory contained in the following boun-
daries to-wit; Beginning at the mouth
It the s,uth fork Of Clearwater, thence
u saiss.. south ssas Of Clearwater to the
Lolo fork, thence with the Lolo fork in
an easterly direction to the summit Of the
Bitter Root mountains, thence in north.
erly direction with said range of noun
tains, until said range turns in westerly
direction and is called CGur d Alene,
thence with said Ceur d Alene range
Of mountains in a westerly direction un.
til point is attained FROM which running
line due south will strike the mouth OF
the south fork of Clearwater the place
Of beginning, be and the same is hereby
organized into a county called Shoshone.
Approved February 4, 1864.
AN ACT TO DEFINE THE BOUNDARIES OF
IDAHO COUNTY AND For OTHER PuR
POSES
SEC. l. The boundaries Of the county
of Idaho shall hereafter bc as follows
Commencing at the junction Of Salmon
river with Snake riveT thence up the
channel of Salmon river to the mouth ol
Maloney creek; thence casterly to the
mouth Of the north fork Of the
south fork Of Clearwater; thence
due east to the Lolo fork of Clearwater
thence up the Lolo fork to the summit
of the Bitter Root mountains; thence
enthusiastically and southerly, following
the present defined boundary line between
the Territories of Idaho and Montana
to the northwest corner of Aemhi county
thence south and southwest along the
line between the counties of Idaho and
Lemhi to Boise county; thence westerly y
and northwesterly along the present line
dividing Idaho county and Boise county,
and the present line dividing the counties
Of Ada aud Idaho to the extreme north
corner of Ada county on Snake river,
thence down Snake river to the place OF
beginning.
SEC. 2. All that part of Nex Perez
county being south and cast Of the boun.
Diary line established by section one O)
of this act, shall hereafter be attached t.
and form part of the county of Idaho
Approved January s, 1878.