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The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-09

TO Tie EdIt0f Of ne EUeHinD CFItlG.
VIII you pleaso answer two or three queries
in regard TO our municipal affairs As fol.
lows:
1. are our detectives paid n regular salary
by the District Government?
Q. If n stranger incurs loss hore by fraud
or theft, and secures tho services OF one Of
them, is the fly cop entitled to charge said
stranger for his services In addition to his
ealary
9. Was there ever case known here where
such n eoIourner recovered his lucre In full?
4. Do the detectives expect heavy swag out
OF any funds they may "turn up?"
pleaee answer to-day. STRANGER,
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-09

THERE is one postmaster and one super
iDtendent Of letter carriers in this city,
while there arc several score of letter car
ricrs. Now, suppose the Postmaster and
the Superintendent try tho experiment of
the helmet hat for hot week in June. We
have no doubt that the weeks experience
will teach them tho absurdity of forcing
headaches and discomfort upon the scores
Of letter carriers. Besides, money will be
saved. 1t won't cost as much to throw
away two helmets after trial as it will to
throw away several score
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-09
Friday, May 9, 1884.

THE flower thieves are operating again
When n man tries to beautify little plot
of ground about his house ho should be
protected. Gfhc finds rascal stealing or
destroying his plants tho natural impulse
is to apply little boot leather. OF course
that is against the law, but then Judge
Smell should be lenient in such case
About one cent fine would do.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-09
what DemoraIized "a Dude.

IIIt.
"Don't you think germans are an awful
boreW asked young Pilkins, after silence OF
ten minutes duration.
"Sometimes," sighed Miss Cotlllion, with an
oh.do-take-him-away look in her deep blue
eyes. "Have you been to many2"
"I've, alb, led about sixteen this winter" an-
swered Pilkins, In an Off-hand way"
SHOW appropriate" said Miss Cotilllon,
drowsily. "Just one for every year OF your
age" and then there ensued another long, de-
llcious pause, while the young man regarded
his patent leather shoes and the clock delib-
erately counted eleven.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-09
Arthur md Edmnnds.

BOsIOn VTODC,
The singular fact that the anti.machine men
OF the Republican party worship Edmunds
surprises the New York World. Edmunds is
a strong supporter OF Arthur, as he was of
Grant. II is an open secret that the Arthur
leaders expect the support of Edmunds and
all his friends before the convention reaches a
decision. The anti.machine men show tho
usual amount Of Inconsistency and political
idiocy In the stand they take for Edmunds.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-09
Tho Firc Lnet Might.

About IL 80 O'Clock last night Mrs. JAS. Au-
derson, OF Seventh street, between Boundary
ana Pomeroy streets, smelled smoke Ia tho
house and awakened her husband, who had
an alarm sounded from box %. Some delay
was caused In the Fire Department getting on
me ground, on account OF there being no com.
pany In this section OF the city. When Ohler
Engineer Cronln and companies Nos. and o
arrived the two adjoining houses, belonging
TO q. Nan and Henry Taylor, had also caught.
the fire was under CONTROL and all the furni-
ture saved. The damage is $500, with no In
surance.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-09

Loading Lantern Company, OF this city, on
last evening presented Messrs Morgan and
WOodside uho Pontlemon who are making tho
trip from New York to san Francisco on blcy.
cles) with Fn elegantIy-1nished bicycle Ian.
tern OF the compauy's make. The presenta.
tion was formal, Mr.. Morgan responding for
the rCclDients, -
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-09
Difference In Sensation.

Bismarck tribune.
Charlotte Bronte says: "Women feel Just as
men feel" What foolishness! Who ever heard
OF q woman getting up in the morplng with q
severe attack or acute rheumatisn1in In the hair
and feeling In her vest pocketto SEQ II sue
could nsh up dime 10 purchase remedy?
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-09
The siRmese az tho Big Printing

Tho siamose Embassy Visited the Govern
ment Printing Onlce yesterday. Public Printer
Rounds escorted them through the lmmense
establishment. They Expressed much aston.
ishment at the magnitude OF the oflce, and
were much pleased with their visit.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-09
An Arizona Episode.
Life.

Two drinks. Two more. Friendly game of
poker. Moro drinks. Jackpot. More drinks.
Four tens. Lively betting. four aces. Seyen-
teen pistol shots. One inquest. Much public
enthusiasm. A lariat. One posse of citizens.
A bAttering-ram. A neck.tie party. Editorial In
local paper on "Strides OF Civilization"
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-09
what GniI Hamilton Wight DO.

burlington free Press
when young girl finds a four-lear clover
II is Eign that sho will be married. wlthln II
year. II Is strange some families don't hire a
farm ana SOW 10 all over with clover.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-09
She Thought They Were in n
Hurry.

Figaro.
An old lady from tho country goes for the
first time to the opera. After a few solos the
troupe all sing together.
"Ahl" remarks the old lady, ''they don't
rare, now that they have our money. Soc, all
singing together 30 that they may get through
sooner"
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-09
wha, wnrersop VIII Take to CHI.

Phila Chronicle Herald.
Henry Wntterson Will go TO Chicago Mt tho
head Of the Kentucky delegation, aud VIII
carry along with him the heaviest piece OF
timber that can be hewn down In the free
trado woods OF old Kentucky; likewise q ca
paciOus domiiOAn,
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-09
4 Sort of Financial Aquarium.

The president, cashier and six minor en-.
ploYes OF the Marine Bank OF New York belong
70 the Fish family, which leads the New York
aquarium.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-09

We are pleased TO learn that the pedestal
for the DaItholdi statue is rapidly approaching
completion. PVck says It manages TO keep
neck ard neck with The Blaine boom.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-09
why We Need ~ Navy.

New York Graphic.
"What do we need OF q navy?" asks an OK.
cited contemporary. TO look after our 1oat-
ug debt, Of course. .,as9es
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-09
The Prince Albsps

8 finding moro favor tla,sRSer, owing to the
act that they are adRi,Satf for dress as we'll as
bic ehaAe0HAnd wedSes Elseman Bros.
clolhioseand tailors, corRer Seventh and Il.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-09
Wind Porter Might Pray For.

Fit2.John Porter might we'll pray TO have his
character often attacked by Keifer.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-09

The unfinished business of yesterday was
taken up by the reading Of a paper by DR..
Deering j. Roberts, OF Tennessee, chairman OF
the section on State medicine. DR.. Roberts
opposed restrictive legislation as regards the
practice OF medicine. In referring 10 tho Ma
iional Board Of Health and the Marine Hos.
pital Service, he took occasion TO say that he
heartily approved OF the action OF both bodies,
but regretted that there should be any con.
tentlOn between them.
DR.. Roberts paper was accepted by vote OF
the association, but delegate taking eXcep-
iions to some part OF the paper, said he
desired to discuss IL, as ho wanted TO "oppose
this free-and.easy, go as.you.pleaso way OF
practlcing medicine" us advocated by DR..
Roberts. The delegate was declared out of
order.
mistake having beon mado by tho Noml.
mating Committee yesterday In placing Dr..
Smith Townshend on the Committee on estate
Medicine," he not being delegate, DR.. Thos.
Antlsell was substituted In place OF DR.. Town
shend. Tho committee will go to Copenhagen
| III August next whero the International Con-
| gress Will meet TO urge the matter for which
| II was appointed.
| The following committee to invite tho Intor-
| national Congress 10 meet in this country In
| 1887 was appointed: Drs. j. NJ. Hayes, L. A.
| Sayre, y. johnson, q. j. Engelman, j. 3. Brown,
| J.s. Billings and Presldentelect Campbell as
| ex.ofllcio member.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-09
nROPOSALs FOR PIYER PUNCHES
Il FOR POSTAL NOTES.

WASHINGTON, ID. O., April II, 1851
Sealed proposals will be received at this De
pnrtment until IL o'clock noon, on Saturday, the
nth day OF May, 1854, for furnishing 1900 Plyer
Punches for postal notes, to be delivered at this
Department ON or before the 10th day of june
1851,
The punches 10 be furnished by the successful
BIDDER must conform in every respect to the san-
pie whit h may be seen and examined at the Of
of the Superintendent of the Money Order
System, Poctofhce Department, Washington, d.
q or at the money.srder Offices OF New YORK,
n. "; Philadelphia, Pa; Chicago ILL.,, and Bos
ton, Mass
All mOposals are TO be made in accordance
with the printed forms and specifications. which
Mill be furnished on applleaton by letter to the
superintendent OF the Money.Order system,
Pusioflce Department, Washington, ID. o." to
whom bidders should address thelr sealed pro-
Punches"
= decision on the bids will be made on or be-
fore the 10th day of May, 1884, the right being re-
served TO reject any or all of them.
w. q. GRESHAM,
apl9w6s.st Postmaster General.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-09
Miscellaneous business.

DR.. Packard, OF Philadelphia, offered an
amendment 70 the constitution which provides
that any physician properly vouched for by n
State or county medical association may be-
come member OF the association by appllca-
ton. The amendment was carried.
DR.. Won Klein gavo notice that he would
offer an amendment TO the constitution pro.
viding that no one shall hereafter be received
as delegate who had graduated from a college
not requiring preliminary examination.
DR.. Roberts offered n resolution praying
Congress to place the Museum OF Hygiene ON
n permanent basis, and have permanent
building for II.
A delegate submitted resolution which ro-
cites that IL Is the sense OF the committee that
It is notexpedient for the Nominating Conn
mittee TO nominate any OF It's members as ofl.
GERS OF the association. The resolution was
duced IL gave notice that at the next annual
convention he would propose an amendment
10 the constitution which would cover the
ground OF his resolution.
DR.. Keller asked that his resolution with
reference to disposing OF dead bodies by
cremation be referred to the Committee on
State Medicine. So ordered.
Papers which had been prepared by Drs.
VIM. Lee, Md; Il. W. Drophy and j. j. Ohls.
holm, Nd, were read by their titles.
The reports from the secretaries Of sections
were submitted and referred to the publica-
lion Committee.
The treasurer submitted his report, which
shows q balance on hand OF 50, ,21207.
The report OF the Library Committee was
read. 1t shows that over 6,000 volumes, In
Guiding pamphlets, havo been added during
the past year.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-09

DR., GlhOn made n motion TO appoint a COM
mlttee upon erecting n statue in Washington
In memory of DR.. Rush, ono OF the sguers of
the.Declaration OF Independence, ana the nrst
Surgeon Of the Army.
DR.. Gihon, in making tho motion, stated
that, while thoro were statues OF men and
horses, sitting and standing, scattered all
over the city, there was not one among them
erected TO tho momory Of q doctor.
AT this point an outsider, thought 20 be n
"sundownor" standing near the door, re-
marked; "rhere is plenty OF them; they put
them up In the graYeyards. What more can
yOn wish"
!" The remark created considerable laughter,
hut 90 II was not hoard by the president he
seemed puzzled to account for the merrimont.
After some little debato the motion was car.
rled. A delegate moved that memorial
stone Of somo kind be erected 10 tho memOry
OF the late DR.. Marion Sims, and In euloglzlng
him said; "Hls memory VIII 1.-Two In the
hearts of women yet to come"
No action was taken with roference 70 Dr..
Sims.
After the introduction OF several unlm,
pOrtAnt resolutions DR.. Flint made n few r0.
marks, thanking The association for having
elected him TO preside over this the thirty,
fifth annual meeting OF tho association, ana
said he would entertain motion 70 adjourn.
This motion was made and carried, AMI the
association stands adjourned TO meet lgslfeN
Orleans In Aprll OF next year. -"
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-09

BiscOurRgtnG Prospects for the Ped
estNI.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-09
They WON'T Dispense WIN PrnyeI

DR.. Won Klein sent to the secretary and had
read resolution which stated the custom oil
opening the sessions Of the association with
prayer was dlstasteful to some OF the dele
gates and that IL be abolished.
The resolution was hissed by almost every
man In the room, and being put TO q vote was
laid upoH the table, DR.. Won Klein himself not
even voting aye.
resolution 10 drape the next issue OF tho
Medical journal In mourning was carried.
resolution favoring the erection Of build
ing for tho accommodation OF the Army Medi-
cal Library was passed.
Drs. william Brodie, E. N. Brush, W. s. Tre-
maine, II. .. Walker were named as delegates
10 the Canadian Medical Association aud
DR.. Drodie TO the British Scientific Association.
Delegates abroad are as follows; Drs. j. W.
S. Gouley, n. Y: II. d. Dldance, N. vi q. O.
Wyckorr, N. Y; F. Hyde, N. y; ". II. DAILY,
Pa; l.. Frederick, ID. O.; j. NJ. Browne, U. y
N; W. II. Hubdey, Pa; D. W. Prentiss, D. O.;
$. @. Busey, d. O.; N. o. Hustled, N, Y: II. j.
Gallaher, Pa; q. De Veney, ILL.,; w. W. Johu-
con, D. O.; Alex. NJ. Pollock, Pa; J. s. Billings,
u, $. A.; q. .E.Vaughn, Mass; H.O. Marcy, Mass.
j. v. Shoemaker, Pa; i. O. Howard, N. Y; II
| i, q. Wilson, Md; j. q. Hutchinson, N ". J.
| 4. Gabriel, Va; 5. q. Gordon, Me-; II. l.. Esta
brook, Me-; II. Stevens, N. "; s, j. Jones
| H.; L. NJ. Dent, Joseph Parrish, N, j.; O
| Johnson, /. N. Quimby, n. j.; Austin Flint sr
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-09
Medicnl ristory OF ,he RcnelIion.

resolution was offered by DR.. j. O. Green,
OF Buffalo, n. Y, asking Congress to hurry up
the publication OF the third edition of the
Medical History of tho Rebellion, and that the
complete history be Issued at cost, with ten
per cent. added.
DR.. Beach, OF Ohio, offered n resolution call
Ing upon Congress 10 enact proper legislation
for the ultimate suppression Of diseases
among animals, especially what Is known as
pleuro.pneumonia. Carried.
AT this time the president-elect, DR.. Camp.
bell, OF Georgia, entered tho church aud was
called TO the platform. The present presiding
officer, DR.. Flint, introduced Dr. Campbell, tho
latter making pleasant little speech.
vote of thanks was rendered TO Postmaster
Conger for having established branch post
office In the church for the convenience OF tho
delegates.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-09
PROPOSALS.
DRoPOsALs ron MATERIAL.

OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC PRINTER,
WAsHINGToS May 0, 1884.
Proposals for "materlalp for use of the Govern
ment Printing Office for the fiscal year ending
June 30, 1885, will be received at this office until 10
O'Clock q. M, MAY 10, 1883. Schedules and
information furnished upon application TO
s. p. ROUNDS,
m7.w3w Public Printer, Washington. ID. @.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-09
Furniture. Sarpeta,s6d Mating.

BABY carrIngeH TQId756f easy WeeEIy o
monthly installp&fp4S6t Smiths, No. 413 No
Jersey aveplkee Invest. the cheapest II
stallmQHk1io'ise N tie city.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-09

DIT. Davlp, from tho UOmmitte0 ON tho ProsI'
denta Address, made statement to the effect
that the committee intended to make no re-
commendatlon In regard TO the medical code.
Dr. Davis then offered n resolution, which
sets forth that In view Of the many misrepre-
sentauons In regard to the code that com.
mittee OF which the president shall be NOM
Der, be appointed TO mako such explanatory
declarations OF the code as may be necessary.
Carried.
A resolution was offered by DR.. Pratt pro.
viding for the regulation OF immigration so as
TO exclude what Is known as tho infectious
classes.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-09
VIM. II. NALLEY.
ANTIQUE 81 HISTORIC

facturer. DOR. 9th and II sta. IA. w.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-09

FURNITURE, CLOCKS, CUT-GLAssWARE
OLD CHINA, BRASS ANDIRONS and BEID.
ERS BOUGHT AND SOLD At
NIBRNH-A-N MS,
nelt 4IO NINTH STREET NORTHWHsT
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-09
THEY WIND UP THEIR WORK,

The Doctors Finish UP their Busi-
ness Promptly To-day, and Al.
JOuru Sine Die.
The fourth and last days session OF the
American Medical Association opened at tho
Congregational Church this morning at $3.50
o'clock.
Experimental Medicine.
Or. Dnlt5p, from the Committee on Experl-
mental Medicine, submitted resolution,
which empowers that committee 70 add to Its
members and efficiency by the election OF as.
sociato members from different States, and
that 1t report TO the association at Its annual
meeting any matters relative to tho subject OF
experimental medicine which may need the
consideration or action of the association; that
In view OF the attempts which have been or may
be made to obstruct by restrictive legislation
the progress OF experimental medicine, this
association desires 70 express Its earnest con-
viction that experimentation on animals is n
most useful source OF knowledge In medical
science; that II Is tho means by which valu.
able discoveries, both practical and scientific,
have been accomplished; that It's direction
and supervision can be properly entrusted
only TO members OF the medical profession,
and that its restriction or prohibition by law
would inevitably retnrd the advancement OF
medical science and the Improvement Of the
medical art.
Tho resolution waa ndonted
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-09

FADELH S5 BRO,
4222A Eighth Street, between and En- w.
Close Carriages for Weddings, Calls and Recep-
tlOpa. Boarding and Livery Stable.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-05-09
CONFECTIONERY.

GO TO
WEIDMAN's, SO3 Penna' Ave; y. 10:
For Pure Candies, Fine Foreign ana omestlc
Fruits. Cakes, Pies, Nuts, &c,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-08-09

Mrs. Mccormick and her daughter Mary
were drowned in the flood; also Richard
Moody, all of Harton.
Captain Andrew johnson, the Oldest
steamboat captain of the Mississippi and
Missouri rivers, dropped dead of heart dis
ease at Bismarck, Oak.
The Indiana state board of health
has received reports from health officers in
over eighty counties of the state as to the
condition of county prisons. The reports
show that in twenty-five of the jails the
ventilation is bad; that seventeen of the
buildings are never disinfected; that in
thirteen the cells are never disinfected, and
in twenty-four the water closets are either
in the buildings or so near as to render the
cells offensive. In six of the prisons the
water closets are never cleaned.
The steamer City of Yazoo struck a
snag nine miles below Baton Rouge, La,
and Immediately sank. No lives were lost.
The vessel and her cotton cargo were a COM
plete loss.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-08-09
After Horse Prisoners.

During the past three months num-
Der of horses have been poisoned near Tay-
louisville, Warrick county, Indiana, and
reward offered for the detection Of the GRIM
inals. John L. Bethel obtained evidence
showing the guilty parties were John In
gram and Jacob tSpradley, who were ar
rested by two daughters Of the latter. In
gram when arrested gave bond and left the
country. Spradley was !given ten days to
leave. On the morning of the Both Bethel
was found dead in the streets of Taylors-
vile, evidently murdered. 1t is thought
the crime was committed by either Ingram
or Spradley. The ten days allowed Sprad-
ley to leave the county expired and he
started, but was recalled and informed that
he would be lyrched that night. The
sheriff went to Taylorsville to take Spradley
in custody and prevent injury to him or his
daI1o hterS
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-08-09
DISEASE AMONG. CATTLE.
Those of Western Nebraska Dying from
the Texas Disease.

ga special telegram from North Platte
to the Omaha Republican says: Reports
have reached town of the prevalence of a
very destructive disease among cattle on
Brady Island and vicinity. To investigate,
committee of representative cattle men,
accompanied by veterinary surgeon from
Cheyenne, went down by special train
this morning. John Bratt, OF Carter & Co.,
states that about one hundred head have
already succumbed to the disease and one
hundred more will probably die. The disease
has been pronounced Texas cattle fever.
The symptoms are the same as reported
from La Junta, Colorado. 1t is said not to
be contagious. 1t is stated that it can only
be taken by cattle who have grazed over the
ground formerly grazed on by Texas cattle.
The committee wired the governor and re-
ceived a promise to send an investigating
committee at once to the ground. A depu-
tation from this place go down in the morn
ing to meet the governors committee. The
cattle men generally insist that the state, by
proper legislation, should prevent the i'm
portation of cattle from the infected regions
in the south until properly organized quar-
antine has proved freedom from the dis
oQa
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-08-09
INTERNAL REVENUE.
Report of the transactions of the Bureau
for the Fiscal Year.

The commissioner of internal revenue
furnishes statement relating to the tran
sactions of his bureau for the fiscal year
ending June 80, 1884, and comparisons Of
those of the preceding fiscal year. From
this it appears that the aggregate receipts Of
the fiscal year were 1921 800, 039, decrease
compared with the preceding year Of $22, =
1853, 305. The receipts came from the follow
ing source: From spirits (fruit, grain and
other materially, including also special
taxes, $76, 9O5, 1856, an increase Of s., 536 6lO
tobacco, in all. forms, $26, 062, =
800, a decrease of SIG, 041. S49; fer
mented liquors, SIS, 0Si, 954, an increase
of 81, 1874, 33S; taxes under the laws not re-
pealed, $248, 1856, decrease Of $40, 625, 744;
penalties, $3.50, IA, decrease Of $16,659.
There were Withdrawn for consumption
during the year, !, 1877 1855 gallons Of spirits
distilled from fruit, decrease of l, 1856, 222
gallons compared with the preceding fiscal
year. Seventy eight million, four hundred
and seventy nine thousand eight hundred
and forty five gallons of spirits were dis
titled from grain, molasses and other mate
rial, an increase of 2, 971 900 gallons; 345,
SOL ,901 cigars, an increase Of 227, 73O, ops;
9OS, 1913, $40 cigarettes, an increase Of $685.,
101 1881; 5,6J2, 645 pounds of snuff, an in
crease of 318, 2I3; 16S, 1893, 419 pounds Of to-
bacco, an increase of 3, 5l5, 1888, and IS, 908,
619 barrels of fermented liquors, an increase
of l, 240, 727.