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The Evening critic., 1884-02-28
PERTINENT PARAGRAPHS.

MAJOR DYE reports that sixteen GQlarod
and nine white families " o. rollegac .ff0Yn the
poor fund yesterday.
DIR. G. W. SSQag Tgntst, formerly of
Twelfth aAaApetreets, has removed to No. GIG
NlntRasfect northwest
a CoLoRED woman, named Jenny Bir-
ney, of No. Slate alley, died suddenly this
morning. The Coroner has been notified.
A SMALL boy named Arthur Bruninger
was taxed $40 In the Police Court to-day for
setting dog on Arthur Middleton on Capitol
Hill. GfH
GEO. DUDLEY, Of 112 Eleventh street
southeast, reports TO the police that his stabl0
was broken open last night and six eAAialEAns
wer stolen. SSo
HAVING used DIR, kgIslsStongh Syrup
In my family for the AteStfoe years, md Il
s eoSg GesI sv almost S'f mmodato
relief. 0,ssWALKER, Genn Commission Mer-
chApsS11S Light street, Baltimore, Nd.
<>JosEPH MAuoNEY, the colored tough
who drank so mucha Virginia "pine-top"
Church festival In West Washington and then
struck an of1lcor with brick, was called up
this morning in tho Police Court to put In his
defense In tho charge OF assault. Hewas nnod
so or 60 days.
ALL persons in Washington who have
not awaited themselves OF the opportunity OF
contributing TO the relief or tho suuorors by
the floods along the ohio River should DO 80 at
recton OF the committee of the Ohio Republl.
can Association at all tho National banks ana
all tho daily newspaper oilices In the city.
SUSAN KEITH, the old colored woman
who was convicted before Judge Smell OF 10.
ceiving stolen goods-nfty yards OF carpet, tho
property of Mrs. General Benle-and whose
case was thrown out OF tho Criminal Court
because District Attorney Corkhilrs name
was printed, Instead OF written, was up again
In tho Police Court this morning, new paper
having been made out, and the case. was
suspended for one week. .Huedas0
VeerhOays Pistssfe stores,
nTn ara A1r Gavaaf.I Hdtraat
The Evening critic., 1884-02-28
WEST WASHINGTON.

The police OF tho Third Precinct this morn
Ing sent Ellza Campbell, IA aged colDred
woman, TO the Almshouso Hospital. She was
destitute, frlendlees and Ill.
There Is n steady demand among the mill
iers for corn and wheat. Corn was quoted on
Change to-day at Ole. and wheat at S1.10 "a
SLID per bushel,.
The merchants along Mstreet unanimously
request tho Commissioners 10 do that which
they nave promised so ofton-lmprove tho
grade OF that thoroughfnre.
Business among tho commission merchants
OF West Washington is almost at n standstIll
now. Thoro Will DO q boom In trade, however,
rs soon as the canal is opened to navigation,
which Will be some time before tho 18th OF
March, II the directors of the canal company
keep their promise with tho people,
The Evening critic., 1884-02-28
STANDARD TIME
VIII be Adopted Here without the
Aid of COngress-The Naval Au-
thOrities Suggest n Way.

Aid of COnGress-The Naval Au-
thOrities Suggest II Way.
Commodore Franklin, who has been ordered
TO the control OF the Naval Observatory In this
city, made report some days ago to Secretary
Chandler, recommending the adoption of the
new standard time at the Observatory and the
numerous clocks throughout the city regu-
lated by the Observatory time.
In his letter Commodore Franklin expressed
the opinion that the necessity for Con-
gressional action viii be obviated by
the adoption OF the new time
standard by tho local Government of the Dis
trict, as II Is manifestly proper that the Gov
ernment Departments should be regulated on
time TO correspondwith the city time standard,
and that in tho absence OF more specific legls.
lation all references to hours for Government
employees in this city in the laws necessarily
refer TO the time recognized by the city gov
eminent.
Secretary Chandler has given tho subject
careful consideration, and to-day addressed a
letter 10 Commodore Franklin, concurring In
his views on the subject and authorizing the
that OF the seventy-nft meridian. The Score
tary states In the letter that II he Is correctly
informed the District Commissioners Will
adopt the new time at noon on Saturday, and
the time-ball at the Observatory shall be
dropped at IL o'clock according to new time
on that day and thereafter, and that the time
OF the Navy Department will BIO changed after
Saturday TO correspond.
There is no doubt that tho change OF time
change in all the departments whore It has
not already been done and tho present differ.
enco Of time at different places Will not con-
tlnue much longer.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-28
TO BE TRIED BY CoURT-MARrIAL.
The Charges Against the Three
SpeedWell Sailors.


Messrs. Moore and Wright, counsel for Can
tine, Boswell and Morgan, tho three seamen OF
the United States steamer Speodwell, who are
charged with robbing the dead bodies OF the
wreck OF the steamer City OF Columbus, were
notified to- day that q cOurt.martial had been
organized for their trial, with W. b. Remey as
at tho Navy.Yard today at noon. The case OF
Cantine Will be the first tried, and the follow
ing are the charges and specifications:
Characterization conduct, tending to the
destruction OF good morals.
Specincatlon-In this, that on or about the
10Th day OF January, 1884, the said George
Cantine, landsman In the United States
Navy, attached to and serving on board OF the
United States steamer speodwell, and being
temporarily ono OF tho crew OF u boat belong
ing to that vessel, in charge OF Boatswain
Xavier Perrimond, which boat was engaged In
picking up the dead bodies OF persons who
lost their lives by tho wreck OF the steamer
City OF Columbus, near Gay Head, Mass, and
was occupied in picking up tho
dead bodies aforesaid, which were
found floating in tho waters of Vineyard
Sound, or while such bodies remained In said
boat and prior to their delivery on shore, did
fcloniously abstract and take from one OF said
bodies watch and chain, and did also fe1oni-
another OF said bodies certain bank-bills or
notes, being lawful currency OF the United
States, and representing tho money value
according 10 tho denominations thereof and
did, with felonious intent, secret such watch
and chain and bank.bills or notes upon or
about his person, and did thereafter
wropgfully and knowingly appropriate tho
same TO his own use and benefit.
WILLIAM Il. CHANDLER,
Spcrptarv OF tho NAVY.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-28
J. F. OLMSTEAD,
1416 New York Avenue.
HE WAS ALL BROKE UP

On Account OF MiscegebatiOn and
Its Consequences - The Jansen
Akers Case.
When Bill returned from SHELLS matinee no
called the political editor out In tho ante
room and tried to bribe him to lobby bill
through Congress Furnishing mlscegenation In
the District. He gave as a reason for this
course that no was engaged md was afraid
that some coon might cut him out before he
saved money enough to buy a bedroom set. He
was accused of being intoxicated or losing his
mind, but he only got indignant and said:
"Why, there amt
No law 'Gainst the Two Races Inter.
marrying
in this city, and didn't colored man named
John Tinsley cut Vigo Jansen out OF his girl
andlmarry her in two days2 tell you when
II is known that there IL no law Furnishing
miscegenation In this city tho miscegenatlon.
lists Will BIO coming here from all parts OF the
country. But, by the way, want to tell you
about
Jausen's Case.
You know the colored man had him arrested
yesterday for abducting the white woman,
Carrie Akers, whom they were both after, aud
whom tho colored man was the first to marry,
as he claimed under OATH"
"What about tho trialr
ooh, 1t was very short. Tho colored man
was knocked out In four seconds, and Jansen
and his girl waltZed out triumphant. Prose-
cutting Attorney Thomas called the Courts at
tention to tho charge OF kidnapping or alb
Quoting against Jansen. Jansen and the wo-
man Akers, who, by the way, is awell-dressed,
good-looking white woman, occupied promi-
nent seat In court, and were the centre of at-
traction, and there was large crowd present
TO see whether the white or the colored man
would get the best OF 1t. Jansen pleaded not
guilty TO tho charge.
"The Court seemed to have caught on to the
racket, and asked Mr.. Thomas II no could
mako a case where the woman went peaceably
and of her own free will. Said he, If ono
man abducts another mans wife, and she
goes voluntarily, that is no abduction Car
RE was called to the stand. Jansen is charged
with abducting you,' said tho Court. 'rhere
was no abduction aboutit,' she said. 'When
realized the situation was In
Became Disgusted
and left OF my own free Will. Dismissed,
said His Honor; and Jansen and she walked
triumphantly out OF court together. AT the
door tall colored man said that the wedding
ring used IN her marriage 70 Tinsley was MS
give II TO him."
The Evening critic., 1884-02-28
VeerhOn's Picture stores,
GIG and All Seventh street.
. 81. CeceIIn Ouartot Coucert.

Tho concert to be given on Friday night OF
this week by the Saint Cecilia Quartet for tho
Young Mems Christian Association, Will no
OF this quartet In other cities Is very crafty
Ing TO those who have predicted a brilliant
future for these energetic ladies'. In speaking
1cffthe Peabody symphony concert on Febru.
AIRY 10, the Baltimore american says: "rhe
quartet, after singing Ave songs, won a
very hearty recall, and the audience wo uld
gladly have Listened to more OF their roper
Saint Cecilia Quartet may be heard again and
often In Baltimore, where II Will always meet
with hearty welcome. They will be assisted
Friday evening at the Congregational Church
by the Y. NJ. O. A. Orchestra, who viii furnish
the instrumental music, including violin solo
by Its able leader, Professor II. O. Bernays,' !
The Evening critic., 1884-02-28
veerhoGs3]tfnr stores,
DIG and 4lIsRsSthtl{street.

-,RBMUND MALONE ct al. request the
Commissioners to repair tho public hydrant,
corner OF Second and II streets northeast.
Hon. NJ. s. JosLYN, Assistant Secretary
OF the Interior, has requested the Commits
sioners TO put Pomeroy street, from Seventh
street TO the Freedman's Hospital, in better
condition. The Commissioners reply that any
expenditure on dirt roads would be waste OF
money.
MAYoR.ELEcT SMITH, of Philadelphia,
In company with Mr.. W. s. Roose and others,
called on tho District Commissioners this
afternoon and had long talk.
FRANK QUEENAN, colored, was con-
yicted in the Criminal Court today of break.
ing into the stable OF W. j. Fitzgerald ana
stealing shovel, and was sentenced to ono
year In the penitentiary.
w. W. GOULD was fined 500 in tho
Police Court to-day for selling lottery tickets.
MICHAEL O'TooLE was fined S105 in tho
Police Court to-day for selling liquor VII hout
license.
DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS EDMuNDS
and West went to the Capitol early to-day 70
confer with tho District Committees on tho
subject OF the license Dill,
The Evening critic., 1884-02-28
Assaulted with, a Musket.

An ancient.looking colored man was In the
tolls In tho Police Court to-day for assaultlng
his son.in.law, Harry Ennis, whose face was
He said he had not lived with his wife for over
n year, and he met her near her fathers house
last night coming homo from church aud had
come words with her, and his father-in'law
came out and struck him across the face with
an old musket.
WWhat part Of the muskot did he strike you
With" inquired the Court
~ didn't have time to SOC, Judge" said tho
unhappy husband, "but II felt like he struck
me with all OF It,"
The Evening critic., 1884-02-28
Star of Hope Hodge. No. re.

the members OF Star OF Hope Lodge Will giyo
n pound party and literary entertainment at
their hall, corner OF Nineteenth street and
Pennsylvania avenue northwest, tonight tho
proceeds TO be given 10 tho poor OF the First
Ward. Admission, one or moro pounds or use
full articles, or to those that choose, twenty
1--WE cents.
The above lodge paid fratornal visit to
Golden Light Lodge, OF Alexandria, Va, on
Tuesday last, and were heartily entertained.
Addresses were made by Bros. Caldwell, john
son, Baily, OF Minnehaha; Cheeks, OF Anchor;
songs by Bros. Loveloss and Pagan, reading by
Willie johnson, Mr.. and Mrs. Woodward, reel :
tations by Miss Mamie Seymour and VIM. M.
johnson. Addresses wero also made by mem-
bers OF Golden Light Lodge.
Private letters from Major NJ. Il. Holden, now
laborlDg in temperance work In Baltimore,
state that no Is having n great success aud
that hundredsaro signing tho pledge at his
meetipge.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-28
HOTEL ARRIVALS.


Otis A. Turner, Quincy, H.; Z. splcor, n.
y; Robert Payne, DrooRlyn; q. NJ. Hadley,
city; samuel Plummer and wife, Frauhlyn,
Pa; Edgar l.. Marston, ST. Louie; o. q. Mercy
and wife, 81. louis; NJ. q. o. Drun, Utica, NJ.
y; s. II. Benedict N. Y; Mrs. o. Darling, Dos.
ton; L. II. Darling, Boston; Ira A. Kip aud
man, N. Y; Dr.. J. NJ. Jordon, Phila; II. K. Mat
thews, Chicago; @. Il. Maltby and wife, N. j.;
George Akin9, Ashland, ILL.,; Harry Geabegan,
Mcguire and wife, Jersey city; u. II. Martin
and wife, n. Vi W. ByerB, N. y; ]. l.. Libby,
N.Y., Thomas o. Woodward, Philadelphia;
II. ID. u. milford, Hudson; j. l.. Marmaduke,
81. Louis; a. Hangell, N. Y; @. Love, n. Y.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-28
Damages Recovered Against u Street
Railroad.

In the case OF Charles W. HELEN, who, by his
next friend, Hadassah II. HELEN, sued tho
Metropolitan Railroad Company for $4,000
damages, tho jury in the Circuit Court this
morning returned Il verdict for $500. Tho
complainant, Mt the timo OF receiving the In
juries In March, 1882, was about years OF
age. Ho was run over by one OF the company's
cars and had his right leg crushed so badly
that amputation was rendered necessary. The
defense OF tho company was that tho accident
occurred through the child's own careless
ness. He, with other boys, was playing In
tho street at the tlme the car was coming
along, and in trying to run across the street
he ran under the car, despite tho warning OF
the driver to stop, and he was culpably negll-
gent on that account.
Messrs. II. A. Lambert and Elliot and Robin
son appeared for tho complainant, and Messrs.
W. ID. Davidgo and Nat Wilson for tho de-
fpndant
The Evening critic., 1884-02-28

Mr.. sernphlm Massi, one of tho oldest clti-
zens OF Washington, died last night at his
residence, No. 723 Thirteenth street, at tho
ripe old ago OF 81 years. Deceased was born
In Italy, In 1902, and at the age OF 10 years
came with his fathers family to this city.
He very soon engaged In the iewolry business,
out OF which he made quite competency.
He married Miss Bradford, OF Alexan-
dria, Va. For fifty years Mr.. Massi
sang in st. ,patrlck's Church choir,
his voice, 1t Is said, being remarkably rich
one. Deceased was member OF Captain An.
drews Volunteer Cavalry Company In 1921,
and served for a number OF years. He was tho
marshal OF the Oldest Inhabitants Association
from its origin TO his DEATH The death OF Mr..
Massi leaves but n few OF tho original mem
bers OF tho Oldest Inhabitants Association.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-28

- In San Francisco yesterday two women
horsewhipped d. l.. Regenberger, a promi.
nent attorney. AS Regenberger was walking
along the street the women sprang from a car
riaBe, applied tho lash, and, re-entering the
carriage, drove away. The cause OF the as.
sault ia said to be expressions OF tho attorney
resenting the intrusion OF tho women into his
society at tho Mardi dras ball Tuesday night.
CAPTAIN o. j. CASE, of the schooner
Pandora, lying at me 1901 OF sixth street
into last night and a lot OF property taken
away.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-28
Appointments in the POstOmce De-
nRrtment.

The following appointments were mado In
the Postofllco Department this day $1,000
class-Jacob d, Smiley, n. X; Harry l.. Villee,
Pa. George A. Nixon, XVI Arthur l.. Hughes,
Ohio. A. IL. G. Richardson, transferred from
onlce Second Assistant to ofiice Foreign Malls,
and promoted from 81, 400 TO $1,000.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-28
The Maryland Delegation 10 Chicago.

Representative HOItOn was asked yesterday
who the Maryland Republicans would prob
ably indorse at the Chicago Convention. Ho
replied that he was unable 10 predict whether
the State convention would Instruct its dele
gates to Chicago. AS far as he could Judge,
President Arthur appears to have tho strongest
following at present. Senators Edmunds and
Logan, and also Mr.. Blaine, have their friends
and supporters. He is in favor of sending an
uninstructcd Republican delegation to Chi
cago.
In reference to the report that Messrs. ]. A.
j. Creswell, Collector Webster, Postmaster
Adreon and Internal Revenue Collector Sell
subject OF sending delegates TO Chicago, Mr..
Holton said he hoped there would be no fac
tional fight on the subject in the Republican
ranks. Politics are somewhat mixed In Mary
land just now, but II was probable that no par
ticular wing OF the Republican party woAlas,l1
able to control the action OF the St2iaS3sfVon-
ton, even II such pubofh entertained.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-28
wedding Bells.

Charles e. Lusby, of washtenaw County,
Mich, and Fannie A. Loyeless, OF Fairfax
County, Va.
W. NJ. Maddox, OF this city, and Harriet
Davis, OF Falls Church, Va.
John Leo and Elizabeth Smith.
Robert Shreve, OF Falls Church, Va, ana
Anna Donaldson, OF Alexandria County, Va.
While Grimes and Emma L. Grimes, both OF
Caroline County, Va.
Harvey J. Porter and Minnie s. Glenn.
Henry Bredekamp and Sophia Nessouson.
Otto M. Burrows, OF TennallytoWDssbssc.
and Sarah L. Reynoldssof de9EGesa'-h, D. @.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-28

- SEVERAL peanut vendors were before the
Police Court this afternoon for obstructing tho
streets with their fruit carts. They were eau.
toned by the Court and released.
INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS ENTwIsLE
has issued the following permits to build; II.
A. Mccullough, 10 erect three dwellings on
boundary, near Fourteenth street, $4,000;
Thomas Allen, TO erect one dwelling on Madi-
san, near Fourteenth street, $1,7O0; Martha
=. Allen TO erect two dwelling on Jefferson
street, $1,000.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-28
He.cue Lodge of Good vemplnrs.

evening at It's lodgo-room, In Odd-Fellows'
Hall, Eighth street southeast, which was at
tended with much interest. After tho initia-
ton OF new members the lodge was entertained
with the following programme; Plano solo by
Bro. Harry Smith, address by Bro. z. o. Cheeks,
W. o. Il. OF Anchor Lodge; reading by Sister
Fannie Williams, remarks by Bros. j. j. Muir.
ray and pallaise, reading by Sister Wright, Of
Star OF the East Lodge; solo by Slstor Sarah
Iuckeit
The Evening critic., 1884-02-28
Indicted.

The following parties were indicted by the
grand Jury to-day;
! Some A. Webb, perjury.
julius Lee and Thomas Tut, housebreak-
Ing In night.
Michael j. Mckay, embez2lement.
Robert Gray, Richard Yanderpool and Ellis
Trlce, housekeeping In night.
John II. Flaherty housebreaking In day.
Edward Brlce, murder OF Peter WRaEl8st1h,
The Evening critic., 1884-02-28

EVANSTON Tuesday, February &c, 1884, OF
pneumonia, irving Thomas Evans, aged six
weeks and three days, infant son OF Charles n,
and Mary 1. Evans.
Funeral Will take place at residence, No. 1913
O street southeast, on Thursday, the 29th, at 2
O'Clock p. m.
MoLERAN.-on Thursday morning, Febru-
airy 81, 1884, Crawford q. McLeran, aged 40
years.
at 10 o'clock, from the Immaculate ConGep.
ton Church, Eighth and streets northwest.
Friends and relatives invited to attend.
MASI.-On Wednesday, February 81, 1884,
Seraphim Mast, aged 81 years.
SUMAN.-On Tuesday morning, February
26, at 80 O'Clock, Rev. j. j. Sumen, aged go
years.
The funeral Will take place from his late
residence, 22S Tenth street northeast, on Fri
day morning, February 30, at IL o'clock. His
friends and friends OF the family arc invited
10 attend without further notice. No flowers.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-28
THE TEMPERANCE CAUSE.
Meeting of Clements Hodge, No.

Meeting OF Clements lodge, No. ,,
Il. %. q. Il.
Alargo and enthusiastic meeting OF Clements
Lodge, No. o, l. .. q. a., was held last oYen-
Ing at Washington Hall, corner Third street
and Pennsylvania avenue southeast. Undcr
tho good OF the order tho following programme
was carried out; Plano and vocal solo, by Ella
Casey; recitation, by Sister Burllngamo; road
Ing, by Mr.. s. Martin; remarks, by Sister
Braithwaite, OF Minnehaha Lodge, and ro-
marks, by Brothers Marsh, vlce.presidont OF
the Distllct Temperance Alliance; Copeland,
Emmons and others.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-28

-NN~~~~~~NlNi>N@NNNNANNN NNNisNNNNNNNNNN%NNNNNN
TTNRusTEE'S SALE.
BY virtue OF q deed Of trust, dated August ,...
IL, 1858, and recorded in liber 1861, folio 60Wt9
and nt the written request Of the party sc. as{s-
the 10Th day OF Februnry, at o'clock o. M. lots q
and D. in Lenps subdivision Of part OF lot and
lot z, square No 52l. Terms-One-thrd cash bal
anoe In and " months, with interest at 8 per
cent per annum Till paid; ti00 to BIO paid at time
of sale. Terms to be complied with In five days
alter sale the property TO be resold at cost OF
defaulting purchaser. -
JOHN PATCH,
THOMAS 10. WAGGAMAN
Real Estate Auctlonoer, fei0-eod5t
The Evening critic., 1884-02-28
MARRIED.

ooRSEY-YATES.-on Tuesday evening,
February 90, 1884, by Rev. Frederic O. Lee at
the rectory OF Grace Church, ]. Walter Cooksey
and Ada d. Yates. No cards.
REMUNERATION Monday, February 20,
1884, by Rev. Mr.. Edwards, at McKendree
parsonage, NJ. d. Perry TO Emma V. Seal.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-28
Deparlme1l aleonIe

Will find tho galleEpsffNd New York Photo.
me 22d. EtSest cabinets Viper dOz. or four for
81. ~
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Advertisements OF Three lines under this hea
Inserted three times for % cents.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-28

Shirts, CoiIaEpss9H kuTs Done Up
equal to, to ssorGant sfam laundry Low
The Evening critic., 1884-02-28

A satirlcal picture of the inside life and doIngs
of the Latter-Day Saints. winding up with risky
midnight dance by the Mormon household
Three hours OF bubbling fun by n host of talented
artists and beautiful women, The Theatre Co.
mique is crowded nightly, 80 be in time to get q
The Evening critic., 1884-02-28

VNTANTED - TWO APPRENTICES TO
w learn dressmaking. Apply at enc Penn.
ave. N. w. fe27-,ta
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shorthand; 18th year; JAMES CORRIDOR,
private tutor. Emerson Institute, 914 18th street
northwest. aug2Stf
The Evening critic., 1884-02-28

On Account OF MiscegenatiOn and
Its Consequences - The Jansen
Coaa
The Evening critic., 1884-02-28

VIZ ANTED--A WHITE GIRL; MUST BE
wv willing TO make herself useful; references
Tennlred. Address j. T., Critic Office. ie27.StF
The Evening critic., 1884-02-28
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Advertisements of lines under the head of sit
untions Wanted are inserted 2 times free.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-28
FOR REH7---Rouses.

ORG F Street Northwest.
Furnished rooms for rent.
VNHE LOCHIEL, 5l2 NINTH ST. N. W.,
Il with pleasant rooms, good board at reason
able rates, 10 commended to permanent and
transient boarders augll-u
FOR SALE AND RENT.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-28
SPECIAL NOTICES.
L.nrarf,nrsArnnr

rsarssSTOyEs, FURNACES, RANGEs,
atA9 ETC.
Tin plates, sheetron work. fireplace stoves
.anpcs furnaces repaired, Tin roofing, spoutng
and ali kinds Of tin work promptly attended TO-
Send your order TO N porr,a
DO Eleventh ct. y. W.. near y IT.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-10-10

The ENoCH PRATT FREE LIBRARY.
The Enoch Pratt Free Library of Bal.
timore has been formally turned over
to the trustees by its distinguished
founder after whom it is named.
When delivering the baildings to the
trustees, Mr.. Pratt concluded his adj
dress in the following impressive
words: Now, if spared to see the
library in full and successful working
order and appreciated by my fellow
citizens, I shall pass to o future life with
the seIf-consciousness that / have con-
tributed my mite for the talent en-.
trusted to me-" The grounds and
buildings cost the donor 81 l45.833.33.
The citizens of Annapolis once en-
joyed the advantages Of q free libra
ry of no mean proportions, through
the generosity of the State of Mary
land; but on Q plea of want of shelf
room or some other fimsy excuse, the
Legisture directed the librarian to
box up the miscellaneous books and
store them in tie basement of the
State House where they now are
Wondering and rottawaying.