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The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-02-18
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

FIRE LAST NIGHT. Last night about
2;I5 o'clock as Mr., T, W. Philips was pass
ing the grocery store Of Mr.. ID. q. Turner,
corner OF Four-and a-half and n streets
southwest, he discovered largo volumes of
smoke issuing from the window aud trau-
som over the store door, An alarm of fire
was Immediately pulled from box IS, sum
moning the Fire Department, which re-
sponded promptly to tho alarm, The fire
gained rapid headway before The arrival
of the department, aud bursting through
the roof aud side of the frame building,
brilliantly illuminated the skies the glnre
of the fire being visible long distance Off.
A stream of water was soon playing on the
flames, shortly followed by another,b by which,
together with tho skill of the flremen, the
fire was soon got under control. Two valuable
watch dogs, which were kept in the store,
were burned to death. The storeroom was
completely gutted. The damage to the stock
IS estimated at So, 900, on which thore is an
insurance of $500. Considerable part of the
stock was lost by water, Damage to build
ing, 500; no insurance How the fire
originated is unknown. Mr.. Turner says
when the store was closed last night there
was not vestige of fire left on the prem
ises and that he has every reason to be-
lieve the fire was the work of an incendiary.
A So FIRE.-Y Yesterday afternoon about
5 o'clock FIRE was discovered in house No.
41S Virginia avenue southwest, occupied
by Mrs. Lawson, colored. The fire was ex-
tinguisbed by the inmates without turning
in an alarm; damage, S.. Caused by hot
ashes being thrown in basket in the
room.
PERSONALITY. Alex NJ. Stout former
well-known physician Of Washington, but
now of Chicago, has been summoned to
Washington as witness before the Swain
Court. Martial. He arrived in the city yes
terday, and is stopping with his friend, Mr.
q. S. Price of No. 1876 Seventh street south
west. 1t is expected that DR.. Stout will
make some startling revelations when he
gets ON the stand. Mrs. Theodore Balster
of 1916 Four and-a-half street southwest,
accompanied by her two children and her
sister, Miss Louise Kohler of Savannah
Ca, arrived from that city, where she has
been spending the winter, at 1880 O'Clock
this morning. Miss Kohler will remain in
the city with her sister until after the in
auguration.
AN ARRIvAL-The many friends OF Mr.
John p. Swan, OF the Bureau of Engraving
and Printing, win be gratifed to loarn
that he is happy father 1t is q boy, and
q magnificent chip of the old block.
SCARLET FEvEB.-The friends of Mr.
and Mrs. George Scott of940 + street, will
be sorry to hear that their little daughter
Bessie is sick with scarlet fever.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-02-18
EAST WASHINGTON.

AN OLD MAN's Or1S1oN.--'T spoeb
you'so Iight, boss. Whisky is bad thing,
aud it's given mo all dc trouble Ise ever
had" The speaker was George Adams, u
venerable looking old coored man, who Is
bordering on four.scoro years. He was be-
bind the bars at tho Eighth Precinct Sta
tion, charged with being found drunk on
the streets. "Why don't you let liquor
alone ~ asked THE CRlTrC reporter you
see, boss" said the old man, "do Cuniures
or White Hands done fixed mo when l war
n young. Dey got do odds on mo aud
put drinking spell on mo so dat never
could git cured" Adams has been in jail
about six times and In the wofkhouse about
six times six.
CRESCENT CLUp HoP.-The Crescent
Dramatic Club gave its second hop Of the
season Mt Washington Hall last night. IL
was an enjoyable affair.
Az ELEGANT VALENrfNE.--Thov valen-
tine received by Officer Dransen will be
framed and sent to the New Orleans Ex-
position.
ANAcosTfA SOCIAL CLuB.-- A ball was
given last night by the Anaco5tia Social
Club at Anacostia, d. g., under tho manage
mont Of Charles L. Beers, J.. Allen, f..
Allen and II. Allen, who acted rs COM
mittcc The following ladies were presents.
Niles Josie Holland, Miss O. Roberts and sis.
ter, Miss Fredericks and sister, Miss Crimes
and sister, Mise Talbert; also Mr. aud Mrs.
DoldnD, Mr.. and Mrs. Greer, Mr.. and Mrs.
Scott. The gentlemen were Messrs. Charles
Flynn, Hnyes, Byron, Beers, Fowler Roland
and many othors.
At midnight grand supper was enjoyed
by all. Dancing was kept up until late
hour. The music furnished for the occasion
was rendered by Professor Callan's Band.
A New CoUNcIL.-A now council Of tho
order of Chosen Friends was instituted at
McCauley's Hail. Capitol Hill, on last Fri
DAY evening, with 65 charter members, and
was a most successful affair in spite of the
very inclement weather. Supreme Treas
urcr Watson j. Newton, assisted by Past
Chief Councillor Edward i, O'Brien, both
OF this city, and Deputy Supreme Councillor
B. B. Newman of San Francisco, CAL, con-
Quoted the ceremonies OF institution. Tho
officers elected aud installed were Mar
shall W. Wines, chief councillor; Edward NJ.
Dawson, yice-councilor; John w. Parsons,
past chief councillor and secretary; Theo-
dOre +. McCauley, treasurer; John G. Barr,
prelRte Ernest j. Sommer, marshal; Edwin
II. Fowler warden Theodore WasseTbach,
guard; William H. Davis, sentry; Charles
Jenkin, Thomas b. Penicks and William
A. Thompson, trustees, and DR.. Walter b.
Reynolds, medical examiner. Mr.Joh w.
Parsons of the Coast Survey deserves much
credit for his energy and perseverance in
efiecting so fine an organization. The
name of tho new council is Potomac, No. D,
and its many friends wish it much success.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-02-18
The Masters and Pilots AssocIa-
lion.

The Masters and Pilots Association held
their annual meeting last evening for the
election of officers for the ensuing year aud
for an interchange of views on the general
principles and outlook of the association.
All of the old board was reelected, viz,
Captain J. p. Forrest, president Captain
Henry Haynie, yice-president; Captain
VIM. i. Skinner, secretary; G. II, Jones
treasurer Captain W. d. Worrell, sergeant
Bonnerille and James Jones and Mr.. II,
Dean were appointed finance committee.
The election of trustees was laid over for a
future meeting. Captain Forrest made
a stirring speech and tho meeting was
a spirited one.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-02-18
Tho Estimated Cost of the Innugu-
raj ball.


Tho estimated expense OF the inaugural
ball is 100000. Twelve thousand tickets are
10 be sold at 50 each. But II is not probable
that the receipts Will be equal 10 the 0Xpendi.
lures. The loss Of few thousand dollars is
expected, tho deficiency TO be made up by
patriotic Democrats who Will take pleasure ia
stepping up 10 the captains desk and squar-
ing the account ~ Buchanan'e Inauguration
Ions OF oysters. 'rhey drank 100 gallons OF
clAIet punch, and made away with 5000 bot
Ties or wine. But this was nothing.
The bail Viii be la the new Pension build
Ing, which is In the centre OF the city between
the Treasury ana the Capitol. The ballroom
covers more than an acre and Will easily &C
cOnmodate ten thousand walters or seven
hundred square dancers. THO thousand flags
VIII pc sem from the Navy and War Depart
ments, and the Botanical Gardens will supply
the plants and flowers. All the States will be
represented In the decorations, and fifty elec.
iIic lights Will brighten The glitIerlng scene,
The nuslc VIII cost $4,000 Four orchestras,
led respectively by men OF musical reputa-
lion, will contriye TO make things pleasant.
Pat Gilmore and his white kid gloves will he
stationed at one end OF the room, and the pale
faced DaneDberg, OF 81. Louis, will WELD the
baton behind bank OF ferns al the other.
The programmes viii bo printed ON ragged
edge note paper, ana on one Of the covers will
he the portraits OF the President and Vice.
ptesidenI'elect. Dangling from this Will DO a
little silver pencil In the form OF broom.
OF Republican oilice holders Tho tickots arc
worth Keeping as mementOes. They are seven
inches VIDE aud ten Inches long, with medal.
non portraits Of Cleveland and Hendricks.
on the TOP rieht'hand corner Is a view OF tue
Washington Monument ana tho White House.
while on The left 10 tho Capitol. This is the
inscription inauguration ball, March A.
IsS9. "SS,ommemoratiyeo Of the inauguration
of Grover Cleveland aud Thomas A. Hendricks,
President and Yce-presldent of the United
States. - BfOOA2Yh Edgic.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-02-18

Of lodoform or mercurials in the treatment
of whether in the form of sup
positorios or ointments should be avoided,
as they are both injurious and dangerous.
Iodoform is easily detected by It's offensive
odor The only reliable catarrh remedy on
the market to-day is Ely's Cream Balm, be-
ing free from all poisonous drugs. 1t has
cured thousands Of acute and chronic
cases, where all other remedies have failed.
particle is applied into each nostrii no
pain agreeable to use. Price fifty cents.
Of druggists.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-02-18
TnII Oaks from Littie Acorns GrnM

Great and good results often spring from
small deeds, and SO fatal diseases come of n
seemingly triiling neglect. Colds neglected
often lead to serious catarrhal troubles. II
this is your case lose no time in becoming
acquainted with DR.. Sage's Catarrh REM
edy. Its healing virtues will surprise you.
1t is simple, eiiicacious, speedy, sure. Dull,
heavy headache, obstruction Of the nasal
passages, discharges from the nose into
the throat are symptoms of this horrible
complaint
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-02-18
The Great Attraction at New Or
leans.

The vast crowd OF strangers attracted to the
great Worlds Exposition OF Industry at New
Orleans looked With delight at the fairness
which marked the 17Bth Grand Monthly Draw
Ing OF the Louisiana State Lottery on Jan. 18TH
last. II resulted that ticket No. 1906 drew
the llrst capital prize OF $4,000 and was held
by Mr.. Thomas ri. Thornton, prominent
banker OF selDyyille, H., who collected II
through the Third National Bank OF 81. L0uts,
MOI No. 5774l drew the second prize OF s21,'
600, and II was cold In nftha each at SI.OO),
one TO II. +. Browne, OF Fairmount, Ind, who
collected II through the FRirmount Bank; one
20 DANIEL Shut, o. Chicago, H., who collected
Il IN personi another TO Lee Sampson, sigour.
ney, Iowa, ana the remaining pOrtlOna weno
bcatterad elsewhete, No. D, 1853 drew the third
prize OF 10000, sold also in nfths; tWo-nfths
collected through Exchange Bank, OF Dallas,
Texas, for Mr.. A. L. Hall, salesman for sanger
Bros, Dallas, and Mr.. Fred CheAdle, also OF
DALLAS one 20 o. ]. Ferris, OF Cincinnati, Ohio;
another 60 Louis II, llaichan OF M6bsTf. HtlS,
Brouee \ Co., also OF Cincinnati; apdeO Il woni
with S2b2,600 worth OF fortune nYlng Ia AL
directions. Nezt tho 17Sth) dtaMipc VIII pg
on Tuesday, March l0th, 1885, efFhicb NJ a,
DauphiD, New Orleans, La, will Give atlnf6f-
nation on application. be wise 10 qpeijme.
Shirts, Collars ana Gum DVne Up.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-02-18
The sale or Cobb,s IsIand

Cobb's Island has been sold to DR.. i. A..
Fitzhugh and Mr. Charles Goodwin for S3J,-
600 This island is in the Atlantic, just out
side the capes. 1t is quite resort for peo-
pie in this section of the country, especially
for sportsmen in the cunning season. 1t be-
longed to Mr.. Cobb, after whose family 1t
was named
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-02-18

ASH WEDNESDAY ushers in the Lenten
season set aside by the Catholic and Episcopal
churches for multiplied services, more rigid
observances, self-denial and abstinence
from such pleasures and indulgences as are
inconsistent with a period Of fpeniteuce and
devotion. For forty.siI days the Lenten
fast will be observed by daily and special
services in the churches The Lenten OBJ
servances began with the early prayer ser.
vices this morning and continue until the
Joyous anniversary at Easter.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-02-18

The arrangements for the dedlcatory
ceremonies on Saturday at the Monument
and Capitol are being rapidly and skill
fully made, The military arrangements
are particularly complete and prove that
General Sheridan is as competent to man
age such display for purely ornamental
and peaceful purposes as he is In more
stirring times.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-02-18

THE opening OF Lent virtually terminates
the social gayetics and observances under
tic present Administration and puts a
check upon the festivities which society
has undergone throughout the winter. The
rest is generally welcome after the fatigues
OF busy social season.
The winter has been one of almost unpre-
cedented gaycty in many respects, although
many prominent homes have been closed TO
society on accountof illness or bereavement.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-02-18
Wednesday, Feb. le, 1885.
ro-NloHrs ENrERrAINMENrs.

GRAND orERA. .HoUsE.--"r Strange Mar.
riago Of Fritz" Matinee Saturday.
FoBD's OPERA. .HoUsE.-Boston ldeal opera
Company In "plnafore" Matlnees wednes.
day and Saturday.
NATIONAL THEATRE -''skippod by the Light
otthe Moon" Matlnees Wednesday and satuf.
day.
HEB2od's MUsEUM.-Madane Lees Troupe
OF Juveniles. Matinees daily.
THEATRE CoMlQUE.-Ida siddone' Masto.
dons. Matinees daily.
DIME MusEuM.-Mlllp, Rico and Darton's
Minstrels. Matlnoes daily.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-02-18

A WAR CLAIM Unfavorable report has
been made by the House Committee on
Judiciary on Mr.. Blackbnrn's resolution 70
pay Lizzie o. Clarke Of Kentucky for the
loss Ofa vessel during the late war.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-02-18

MEssRs. JAMES l.. PUGH, JR., John Paul
Chew and Wm. II. Lamar were to-day ad .
mitted to the bar Of this District upon the
recommendation OF the examining com =
mittee.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-02-18
MAIderneY nnir1 NYnrons >,

Fresh Aiderney buttor, churned every morn
ing and delivered In "a ID HWard" prints, 5Oc.
per ID. Also cottage cheese, buttermllk ana
sweet milk, DC, per a. Cream, 15c. per pint.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-02-18

THE carnival demonstrations yesterday
aud last night in many Of the Southern
cities were unprecedented in magnifcence
and lavish display. These reports would
not indicate the prevalence of tho business
depressions popularity supposed to exist.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-02-18
The Mirror

is no hatterer. Would you
make it tell a sweeter tale7
Magnolia Balm is the charm
er that almost cheats the
looking-glass.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-02-18

THE Mahdi in his fanaticism aud barbaric
ferocity is an ideal warrior and hero in the
sight Of depraved Arab intellects. The hero
worship and blind faith with which he is
followed is well calculated to bc kept alive
by his Characteristic utterances that occa-
sionally reach us by cable. In the last in
stance, when subordinate officer COM
planned of the usclessness of spears in OPP
posing English troops, he replied in effect
that weapons make little difference, and
that he would personally go to the front
and wipe out the infldels.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-02-18

THE suggestion that comes from the
Newsboys' Aid Society that a room or
house be secured in the vicinity of the
newspaper offices for the newsboys and
bootblacks, and fitted mp withB the conve-
niences usual in establishments of
such a character, is most commendable
one. 1t is proposed that such place be
furnished with baths and similar facili-
ties, and that system of boxes be pro-
vided TO serve au savings banks for the
young toilers, that habits of economy may
be inculcated. 1t is also suggested that
ladges be given the boys as is the custom
in some cities, 1t is earnestly to bo hoped
that steps may speedily be taken toward
The adoption of practicable system of aid
10 these little servants of the public.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-02-18

The mystery surrounding the death of
General Gordon is being slowly cleared up.
There is no doubt now that he was killed
when about to enter the Government house,
as at first reported. His betrayer appears to
have been an Arab whom he had rescued
from slavery, befriended and elevated to a
position Of honor, and who has since been
executed by the Mahdi. The disposition
made of the remains of General Gordon has
not been indicated. Tho subject seems to
be involved in mystery which tho survi-
vors of the Khartoum massacre are unable
to unravel.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-02-18

Shirts, Collars ana Gum DVpe Up.
equal to new, at AIorgans Steam Eagndry.
Lowest prices.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-02-18

nRAwING AND PA1NTINo-TBE BEST
~ and cheapest place to learn drawing and
painting 10 NJ the National Academy of Elmo
Arts, corner 18th st. and N. " ave:i all commenc.
chlldrenB Saturday class gro per year; classes at
ter . O'clock for those In the DepaIments. se1t
Wy AsHINGTON SCHOOL OF PHoNoG.
wv rapny and Type Writing, 0Z7 street. Heg-
ular evening sessons from September TO- Send
address for circular 10 j. A, Whitcomb, prlnci =.
pal. sect
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-02-18

SALVATION on will cure the worst cases
of frosted feet. Only twenty-five cents a
bottle.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-02-18

STRICTLY PRIVATE LESSONS GIVEN BY a
~ young lady OF experience in arithmetic,
grammar, spelling, writing, geography and
similar studfeB TO adults, or any whose early
education may have been neglected. Address
at any time, Miss L., box 2dO City Poeto11ce.
no22-tf
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-02-18
EDUCATIONAL

Il +. HOWARD, FORMERLY CONNECTED
IL with Howe's Business School, Will In
struc, limited number OF pupiIs In single
ond double.entry bookkeeping; no textbooks.
Night session, Tuition, "a; at 1900 street
southwest open February 2. ja26-1m
TIRE HOWE BUSINESS SCHOOL, 517 sEv.
Il enth street d, W., short, condensed course
IN practical bookkeeping, rapid penmanshlp
tuition. Morning, afternoon and night ees.
sicns. Clyilservice preparation q specially.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-09-07
PARK CITY ITEMS.
"Record,' Notes of Happenings OF
the Week i'm Ctah's Great Camp.


Extensive preparations are being made
for tne grand ball given on the 29th OF
this month by the A. o. U. w. OF this
city.
Bowditch and Varcoe shipped from
their jig at the head of Woodside canyon
SO tons of ore this week.
1t is understood that connection be-
tween the Daily and Ontario mines was
made on the 600 level of the DAILY on
Tuesday last.
The new steel boiler for the Anchor
will be hauled up to the mine to-day,
when all the machinery for their hosting
works will be on the ground.
Johny Angove and partners are takin G
out some very fine ore at the Bonanza.
They commenced at the surface and are
following the vein down on dip which
is proving beyond doubt that the
Bonanza Company were working away
from the vein entirely. We predict that
the work now being done by the lessees
will show this property up in such
favorable light as to cause the owners tc
rebuild their hoisting works, put in new
machinery, and yet place the Bonanza or
the list of dividend-paying mines of this
district.
Mr. VIM. Marihugh, proprietor of the
American hotel, has found in the ruins o
the fire, $40 in gold and silver, some of i
pretty well melted. He is still digging II
the hopes of finding more.
We are informed by parties who were
at the soldiers camp, on the Weber a dal
or two ago, that it will probably be a weel
or more yet before their grand sham fight
takes place. There are about !, 100 men il
the camp, and when they take sides it vii
be grand sight.
Complaints are daily being made to u
of the poor excuse Society Hall make
for theater The people are becoming
so disguised with the place that they d.
not care to go there to witness any kinC
of performance, because there is n
stage room, no scenery, no facilities c
any kind to aid troupe in presenting ;
performance creditably. The creates
fault is found with the stage, which, w
must say, is positively disgrace to tn
town. Therei is not place in the countr,
as large as Park City that does not sup
port a good theater building, and if ther
was good, well-kept hall with plenty o
scenery, show coming here would re
ceive as much patronage again as it doe
at the present time. Let us have goo
theater, and without delay, too.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-09-07
CORRESPONDENT

New York. ]. B. Colgate & Co.
Omaha, Omaha National Bank.
Chicago, First National Bank.
San Francisco, Bank of California
Denver Colorado National Bank
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-09-07

EX-SENATOR GwIN went to California
in 1S49, going there by way of Panama,
the name of the steamer on which he en-
tered the Golden Gate June 4, lS49.
Among DR.. G~in's fellow-passengers
were John B. Weller (afterward Gov
ernor), Hall McAllister, E. w. McKins-
try, now a Justice of the Supreme Court
of California, 7. Butler King, formerly
Congressman from Georgia and subse-
quently Collector of the Port of San
Francisco, John A. Collier, who was
Superintendent of Public Schools in the
early days Of San Francisco, Harry Liv
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-09-07

withdraw, and if the demand is not COM
piled with, Spain will declare war. The
Caroline Islands were discovered oy
Spanish voyagers in 1925, a period when
Snain led all other nations in maritime
enterprises. Under the rule that an un-
known country belongs to the government
of the discoyerers of it, these islands be-
long to Spain. But Spain has not occu-
pied them for many, many years, ana
whether her practical abandonment OF
them is a remuneration Of a claim to title
is a question for international lurlsts.
Can Spain plead the maxim OF the COM
mon law that ''no time runs against the
king" in European congress? Ii she
may, she may yet save her sovereignty
over the Caroline Islands. But suppos-
ing she does plead this maxim and Ger
many demurs, who will coerce Germany?
That Spain would be no match on the
land for Germany, all know; but Ger
MANY would have to match Spain by
water, or cross France, thing that is out
of the question. Their fight would be on
the sea, and there they would be more
evenly balanced. although on the sea
Germany is the superior of the two. The
most important thing connected with the
whole affair of the Caroline Islands
is the fact that Germany's action is new
indication of her purpose to become a
colonizing nation the same as England.
1t is said that Germany has lust for the
Sandwich Islands, Of whose trade she
once had control, but which she lost
when the United States entered into the
Reciprocity Treaty with those Islands.
She would certainly make better
colonizer than Spain ever has, and if
either nation is to control the Caroline
Islands, there is no doubt but that Ger
many will do more to advance them than
Spain. The Spanish claim to the Caro-
line Islands is much the same as her
claim to the Congo country, and Ger
many is very apt to treat it in the same
manner. But Alfonso and his ministers
must do something to appease the wrath
of the Spanish populace, or the King may
lose his crown and the Cabinet their
heads The Spanish ultimatum is very
likely intended for home consumption,
especially in view of the fact that the
Spanish minister at Berlin has promised
amends to Germany for the conduct o.
the citizens of Madrid in attacking the
German Embassy.