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The Evening critic., 1885-01-08
POPULAR JoTTINGS.

-
Joseph L. Patton, editor of Leisure Hour,
is dead.
King Alfonso, of Spain, has Joined the
Masons.
Mrs. Arthur, wife of the Presidents
brother, William, is guest at the White
House.
AIayor.elect O'Brien, of Boston, gave a
dinner to twenty-five aldermanic friends on
Monday.
The painting by Hunt in the Assembly
Chamberat Albany is gr adually becoming
obliterated.
Prince Henry Maurice, who is to become
the husband of Princess Beatrice, is de-
scribed in "Vanity Fair" as "one of the
handsomest men of his age, which is twenty
six"
Mr.. Cleveland is expected to attend the
charity ball at Baltimore on Monday. He
intends to attend the Buffalo charity ball
tomorrow night.
w. E. Gladstone, the premier, has an
elder brother who has no less than thirteen
farms on his hands. He also owns $4,000
acres in Kincardineshire.
Empress Elizabeth, of Austria, has gone
to famous medical institute in Amster-
dam to undergo treatment for ailments
arising from recently sprained arm.
The Secretary of War has ordered the dis
charge of Sergeant Otto Holtnorth from
the Signal Service in accordance with the
recommendation of the Chief Sigual Officer.
Alma Tademas newest picture is called
Reading Horace" 1t represents group
of lads and lasses pondering the wise words
of the ancient poet undor the shadow of a
wide-spreading oak.
The King Of Sweden is said to be trying
to marry his second son, Prince Oscar, to
Princess Louise, eldest daughter of the
Prince of Wales, his recent visit to Eng
land having that object in view.
President Grevy has ordered medical
report upon the mental state Of Louise
Michel. If she shall be declared insane he
will liberate her under guarantee on the
part of her friends to provide for her.
The report of the Bureau of Statistics,
Treasury Department, upon the internal
commerce of the year has been completed.
The average freight charges in 1883 were
| only half those in 1865, while the volume
| has enormously increased. The report re-
| CARDS pooling as necessary to protect rail-
| roads from ruinous effects of wars of rates
and infinitely better than secret discrimi-
! nation.
1t having been announced in the pres:
| that there was Republican member of the
| Illinois Legislature who would vote for
Congressman Moulton, Democrat, fol
| United States Senator to succeed Mr.. Lo.
| gan, CRITIC man inquired of Mr.. Moul'
| ton this afternoon what there was of truth
| in the statement.
| "None whatever" replied Mr.. Moulton
"The statement comes from the assump-
tion that my law partner, who is Repub-
lican member of the Legislature, would
support me If my name was presented tt
succeed Senator Logan. But he is thor
ough Republican, will support Republi
can from first to last, and i should be sorry
to think that he could be induced from
personal feeling and preference to leav,
| his party"
The Evening critic., 1885-01-08
The "PInafore,, Rovivnl.

The popular appreciation of Gilbert &
Sullivan seems to be even greater than Of
Audran. While the Mascot aud "Olivette"
drew crowds to Herzog's, "Pinafore' not
only draws crowded houses, but great
mauy who cannot possibly find seats. The
performance of "Pinafore" by the Kimball
Company is one Of the most entertaining
that have been given in this city. The
leading parts are generally pleasingly rem
dered. Miss Daniello is charming as
Josephine, and renders her solos with pre-
cision and grace that make her perform
ance very attractive She infuses life
into tho dry bones ofthe woll.worn opera
that is infectious, and her companions,
catching the spirit, give "Pinafore' with a
vigor that isa positive enjoyment to the
spectator. Mr.. James p. Paxton, as Ralph
Rdckstrdw, is weak, both as an actor and q
singer. He should be retired. Mr.. Leices-
ter Winthrop, as Captain C0rcOrdl,, wa:
rather stiff. Miss Bauer, as HeJe, is grace
ful, pretty and pleasing. Mr.. Henri Kim.
bali, as Dick Deddeye, was an entire enter.
tainment in himself. His conception ot
the part is very clever. Miss Marie Heath
made an ideal BHHerctp. Her voice is sweet
and her acting is full ofspirit.
The Evening critic., 1885-01-08
Robson and Crane.

The press of Baltimore is loud In It's
praises of Robson and Crane, and Washing
ton will have another opportunity next
week of enjoying their delightful humor.
The Baltimore Sun says of a recent perfor-
NANCE: "Boucicault's laughable comedy,
Forbidden Fruit was given in capital
style at the Holiday Street Theatre last
night with Messrs. Robson and Crane in the
leading roles. As Cato Dore, Mr.. Robson has
part that brings his peculiar talent as a
comedian into strong relief, while Mr..
Crane is equally we'll suited In the ab-
surdly funny role of Sergeant Buster. The
two comedians have played together so
long that their oddities seem to fit into one
another like nicely adjusted pieces of
mechanism. Each contributed his full
share to the merriment of the evening. Miss
Leonora Bradley proved valuable aux
iliary as Miss Zulu, which becomes in her
hands very amusing role. Mrs. Dickson,
as Mrs. Buster, gave very clever imperso-
nation, and Miss Henry was very pleas
ing Mrs. DOre
The Evening critic., 1885-01-08
Light infantry Corps, ,reetIns.

The Washington Light Infantry met at
their old aImory, on Seventh street, last
night and elected five new active members,
and Henry G. Bergbermor, Francis Dunlop,
Mr.. B. d. Cromer and Lewis Schell were re-
elected active members. A letter from
Colonel Hildreth, of the West End Hotel,
Long Branch, was read by Colonel Moore,
in which he acknowledged the receipt OF
the handsomely-e resolutions sent
by the corps. The corps decided to pur-
chase the large District of Columbia flag
which was on exhibition at the Homeo-
patbic fair from the managers Of that in
stitution, and adjourned after discussing
the dedicatory ball, which is to be given at
the new armory on January 20. To-day
Colonel Moore will issue orders concerning
taking possession of the new armory, which
takes place next Monday at 3 o'clock. The
company will move in heavy marching
order with knapsacks and shakos, accompa-
MED by a wagon train, carrying the prop
erty of the corps.
The Evening critic., 1885-01-08
The English Detective In the United
States.


1t is said that English detectives have
obtained evidence that powerful society
Of dynamiters Is in existence in West
more.and County, Pennsylvania. The So
ciety is reputed to be directly the cause of
the recent explosions in England. Assas-
sinations in England have also been di-
rectly traced to this society. The dynamiters
constitute strong brotherhood, with
plenty Of funds in their possession. These
detectives have left Wostmoreland County
it seems for Washington, d. c., where
they will lay the matter before the English
authorities
1t is claimed "that the evidence obtained
and in the possession of those detectives is
of such a nature that it will show beyond
the peradventure of doubt that citizens of
this country have been and are now engaged
in sending to England trusted mon with
large quantities Of dynamite, and men who
have tho nerve to use 1t after 1t is there
All of this was found out by English de-
tectives. The English detective is a great
institution. He sees dynamite In fishing
tackle and internal machines in wheelbar-
rows. The Westmoreland County sensa.
tion will probably. resolve itself down to q
crowd of men, who, by the use of giant
powder, are engaged in blasting out rock.
The Evening critic., 1885-01-08

1t is understood that Sergeant Holtnorth
will be dismissed at once,
Paymaster- General Rochester has pre-
ferred charges against Paymaster Smyth,
growing out of his recent escapade.
President Arthur has expressed desire
to be at New Orleans at the opening of the
Universal Cotton Convention on February
10, if possible.
Secretary McCulloch believes that tho
business outlook is improving that the
general depression reached its greatest
depth about January J., and that Govern
ment revenues and the business of the ooun-
try will improve.
An unusually large rush is being expert
enced at tho Pension Bureau now and u
great many claims are being passed upon.
Readjustments, including increases of PEN
sions, seem to be the source of most of the
work.
Secretary McCulloch says that the stories
about Presidential and Cabinet interference
with his whisky regulations were Sheer
nonsense. "I do not suppose that the Pres
ident has ever considered the matter" he
replied to an inquiry. 81 have never
spoken TO him on the subject"
The Evening critic., 1885-01-08
rnR pRoposrp nEw posrorFlog.
ts chances Tbis Session.


Since Senator Malone has been In tho
city he has been too i'll to see Mr.. Stock
slager who is chairman of the House Com
mittee ON Public Buildings and Grounds.
Mr. stockslagor and Senator Malone con.
stitute u joint committee to select site for
a City Postolico. Mr.. Stockslager said to-
day that the chance Of securing an appro.
priation for a building and site for new
posioflice would have been greatly enhanced
had il been possible to have had the CO.
operation Of Senator Malone. Mr. Stock
slayer does not, however, despair altogether
Of a successful outcome this session.
The whole matter, as Mr.. Stockslagor
said to THE CRITIC reporter to-day, hinges
upon the selection OF site-whethor ii
shall be upon a public reservation or upon
private property purchased for the purpose.
Mr., StOekslagers idea Is that under any
circumstances between $500 900 and 81 ,0O0,-
600 should cover all expenses for the now
postoflice. He added: There will DO no
rouble at all about the appropriation, The
only difficulty is about the SITE"
The Evening critic., 1885-01-08
A NEW MOVE.
Ono of the Defendants I'm the Naval
Frnuda Cases Pleads Guilty.

After the report of THE Critic Of the
trial Of Bell Mann and Edward c. Kirk
wood closed yesterday, testimony was pro-
duced to show that tho alleged goods sold
to tho Department had never been deliv-
cred.
Benjamin White testified to having seen
Bell Mann In Kirkwood's rooms, and at
one time every day for over two weeks.
When tho examination of this witness
closed the jury was discharged for the day.
Judge Wyiie directed the crier not to ad-
ourn the court as he had another matter
to attend to.
A few minutes later Mr.. VIM p. Guild,
Of Newark, N. j., a stranger In the court,
arose and announced that he appeared for
in that court, who wished to retract his
plea of not guilty and substitute one of
guilty.
The Judge said that the accused would
have to do that himself Mr.. Walton came
forward aud in a subdued voice changed
bis plea. Judge Wylie said he would take
the matter under consideration and pass
sentence in few days.
The fact that Walton was going to plead
guilty was known to some of the
other parties indicted and the coun-
sci engaged in the present case before the
court. When the plea was taken it was
done so quietly that little attention was
given to II, and the entire proceedings were
over before the spectators in the room knew
what was going on.
It is not generally known what caused
the change Of mind in the defendant, but
it is surmiscd that he expects to get OIL by
paying light fine. III is not known what
effect it will have ON tho trial now going
on, but the counsel in that case do not seem
disturbed or anticipate any bad results.
There were two indictments against Wal.
ton, one involving false bill for $525 and
the other for $3.50 for hospital stores alleged
to have been furnished the hospitals in
Philadelphia and New York.
The Evening critic., 1885-01-08

General OIdway stated to CRITIC re-
porter this morning that reports Of mill
tary organizations intending to participate
in the dedication of the Washington Monu-
ment, February 81, are coming In rather
slow. Among those heard from up to this
time, who will take part is the Ancient
Infantry; German Fusiliers, of Charleston,
s. O.; Richmond Blues, st. Johns Aca'
deny Cadets, of Alexandria, Va, and the
District militia. Tho Philadelphia city
troops have not reported yet, but will
probably be present.
The Evening critic., 1885-01-08
A RoId Attempt at burglary.

negro while passing tho residence OF
Mr.. W. r. Burgess, 1881 Sixth street, about
8 o'clock last evening, saw Mrs. Burgess sit
ting reading In the front basement. He al
so saw that she had some jewelry on her per-
son, and was the only occupant of the room.
He quietly entered the front door aud crept
up softly behind the lady and attempted to
pull diamond ring of her finger Mrs.
Burgess screamed and seeing he could not
get the ring no grabbed her watchohain aud
got itand the watch aud dashed out, pur-
sued by Mr.. Burgess. The thief dropped
tho watch outside tho door. Mrs. Burgess
was taken with hemorrhage and bled pro-
fusely from the mouth.
The Evening critic., 1885-01-08
Guarding Against Tuture Accidents
On the ssYo

General Agent Legg, of the Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad, in company with other
gentlemen interested, waited on Inspector
of Buildings Entwisle yesterday afternoon
to consult with him about the erection of
signal tower at First street and Delaware
avenue, and to learn whether permit
would be issued for the erection of the
structure. They explained that it would
be about forty feet high and would be used
to signal trains on both branches of the
road, the Western Maryland and Baltimore
& Ohio.
The point named by the gentlemen is in
the immediate neighborhood Of the "Y I"
where the recent fatal collision occurred.
The tower will be situated so that the man
stationed in IL can signal the flagmen on
both branches.
The Evening critic., 1885-01-08
Thursday, January 8. 1885.
To-NIoHTe ENTERTAINMENTS,

GRAND OpEnA-HoUsE. - "Three Wives 70
one Husbondj" matineos Wednesday and Sat
urday.
ToRD's oPERA.HousE.-"Burr oaks" matt.
nees Wednesday ana Saturday.
NATIONAL THEATnE.-Mr. and Mrs. W. j.
Florence In "rhe Mighty Dollari" matinee
Saturday.
HEBzoe's MUsEUM,-"H. n. 8. Pinaforej"
matinees daily.
THEATRE CoNuouE.-N.S. 8. Wood In "rhe Boy
Detective" Matinees, Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday.
DIME MusEUM.-"The Artists studlo;" natl
nees daily.
The Evening critic., 1885-01-08

John Warwick Daniel, of Virginia, will
be invited TO deliver an address in the Hall
Of the House of Representatives on the day
of the dedication of the Washington Mon
ument. He Is the idol of the young De-
mocIacy Of Washington's native State. He
lost his leg and was shot all to pieces
during the war whom little more than
boy. He Is elected to the Forty y-nnth
Congress and ran against Mahone's man,
Cameron, for Governor at tho last election.
Anti-Mahoneites are delighted with the
selection. Mr.. Daniels family has sup
piled in every generation Judge to the
Supreme Bench of the State, be-
sides Raleigh Daniel, tho celebrated AttOr-
ney General and John NJ Daniel, editor of
the Richmond Eraminer.
The Evening critic., 1885-01-08
A Printers Error.

Sweet are the uses of adrerSity, the prin-
ters copy said, but he set it up, sweet are
the uses of advertising. Sweet indeed, to
those who in sickness and suffering have
seen the advertisement of some sovereign
remedy, which, upon trial, has brought
them from deaths door. "The best thing
ever saw in my paper was the advertise.
ment of DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery'" is again and again the testimony
of those who have been healed by it of luul
disease, bronchial affections, tumors, ulcers
liver complaints and the ills to which liest
is heir.
The Evening critic., 1885-01-08
whisky ana water In the Police
GOmrl.

Nearly the entire session OF the Police
Court was taken up to-day in trying whisky
and water cases.
Several persons were tried for selling rum
without license and keeping their bar
rooms open on Sunday. The water cases
were more numerous. there being ten house
holders charged with wasting Potomac
water in their closets The large number
Of iheee casos was tho result Of recent
order issued from the Engineer Department.
to prosecute every one found wasting water
This action was found necessary TO increaee
the pressure in several neighborhoods.
The Evening critic., 1885-01-08

THAT letter of General Grant declining
the offer of assistance which his friends had
made him is in good taste. His refusal has
started again very actively discussion as to
the propriety of placing him on the retired
list. 1t would not be surprising If legisla-
tion to that effect were carried through at
this session.
The Evening critic., 1885-01-08
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

The special bulletin issued from the Signal
ONCE to-day says:
For the Middle Atlantic States fair, slightly
warmer weather, southwest TO southeast
winds, falling, preceded In the eastern portion
by rising, barometer.
For Friday, fair, warmer weather is In
dicated for the Middle, South. Atlantic and
Gulf states and local rains or SHOWS in the
lake regions.
The Evening critic., 1885-01-08
HNIp'tIn tho Rud y,

Isad 10 say, many good thing attains u
nothing more than fair beginning. On the
other hand It 10 a matter for congratulatIOn
that the growth OF some evil things may be
also promptly frustrated. a large proportion OF
the cases OF the most widespread aud fatal OF
s--eonaumption-have their inception
IN nasal catarrh. DR.. Sagee 0atarrh Remedy
10 pleasant, soothing and effectuRl. Try IT,
II has cured thousands, All druggists,
The Evening critic., 1885-01-08

THERE is some modesty left in this
world, The Republicans in the Illinoi;
Legislature yesterday supported Mr..
Haines, the Independent, for the Speaker.
ship. He received 76 votes. Had he voted
for himself he would have been elected.
The Evening critic., 1885-01-08
opera Next Week .

The Carleton English Opera Company,
one of tho best-trained musical orgauiza-
tions travelling, will appear at Fords next
week. 1t established itself as favorite
when here a short time ago, Tho roper
toire will be, Monday, "Drum- Majors
Daughter" Tuesday, merry War;"
Wednesday, Mascot" Thursday, era
Dlayolo;" Friday, Mascot" Saturday,
matinee, Era Diavalo,' and evening,
tiMoepotu
The Evening critic., 1885-01-08

ALTHOUGH the Senate Committee on
Foreign Relations has recommended that
the Nicaragua treaty be ratified, that in
strument yet has hard road before it..
The opposition to its ratification is very
strong, but 1t is noticeable that it is gradu-
ally decreasing. The chances Of the treaty
are fair to mlddling.
The Evening critic., 1885-01-08
rev. UnII WnrrIson,s aermou

The sermon by the Rev. Hall Harrison
on the Rev. Dr. Paret, from which we re-
Gently made cOpiOus extracts is for sale at
the bookstore OF William Ballantyne & Son,
on Seventh street. 1t is entitled "A New
Bishop and a New Era in the Diocese Of
Maryland
The Evening critic., 1885-01-08

THE attendance of visitors at tho New
Orleans Exposition is picking up. This is
as It should be. The whole country wants
osee the exposition success, financially,
commercially and every other way.
The Evening critic., 1885-01-08

IT strikes US that in comparison with the
number of people who know exactly what
Mr.. Cleveland's policy will be, and who tell
it to the world, our actual information on
that subject is slightly meagre.
The Evening critic., 1885-01-08

MRS. PECK, Chicago widow, who re-
Gently died, Left between 100000 aud
100000 to found home for incurables. It
is proposed that Murat Halstead shall be
one of the inmates.
The Evening critic., 1885-01-08
Ford,s Opera.Mouse.

Burr Oaks" romantic play in five
acts, was performed at Ford's Opera House
last night to good house. The acting was
very good. The river scene was particu-
larly fine. Everybody should see it.
The Evening critic., 1885-01-08
"AIdernoy DAIRY wngous.D

Fresh Alderney butter, cnurned every morn
Ing and delivered In n 10 "Ward" prints, SOC.
per To. Also cottage cheese, buttermiIk and
sweet milk, DC, per at. Cream, 16c. per pint
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-10-24
Alexandria Affairs.

Reported for THE EVENING STAR
REGISTRATION To-DAY-The work of regis
tration Is going on in all the wards to-day. The
registers have their books open at the usual
places OF election, and over 40 registrations
nave already been made. The political COM
mlttees are busy in various sections urging regis
tratiOn.
THE DEATH OF THE DoGs.-There are logged
looks and curses about the city market now.
The dogs of several valuable citizens will fire..
quent the market no more. They kept the bad
company of ours of low degree that had annoyed
they could not exist together in the market
and now the dog button has been eaten and the
>. REPORTED FIGHT ABOUT THE SPo1Is.-
~ Is reported here that fight occurred
between Austin siphax and H. L. Holmes, two
Hon she
ton with Mr. Mckenzie, when their differences
of "spoils" caused the difficulty. These seem
now to be apportioned in part before the cleo
ton, for fear there may not be enough left to 60
NOTES.-The mayor has fined George Wash
1ngton and Rose Carter for disorderly conduct
-,Messrs c. I. and w. H. Helmuth have each
bought OF 5. b. StOutenburg building lots on
Queen street. back of the courthouse, and build
ings will be erected there.-A coiored indie
vote for Gen. Lee, holds constant meetings at
Potomac hall, near the LOudoun depot-The
schooner ". L. White is being loaded with
Messrs. Reed & Co.-The new German Amer
lean Building Association here has made its
first loans at 25--The funeral of Mr.. Henry
Pollard will take place Tomorrow afternoon.
Two REVENUE OFFICERS K1LLEp-Says a
dispatch from Jessup. Ga, dated Friday: VIII
liam Clemmens, of Neville, a newly appointed
revenue officer; went into Montgomery county
yesterday with two assistants to capture an
illicit still. While passing along a lonely part
o. the road the three men were fired upon by
moonshiners, and Clemmens and one of his
companions were killed: Officer Rose, the third
OF the party, escaped with bad wound in his
side and his coat riddled by bullets. Great ex-
element prevails and a battle between the
moonshiners and posse of citizens is expected,
E. NJ. Cox, weilknown lawyer of Peters
burg, Va, committed suicide YESTERDAY bv
SHOOTING himself through the head with pistol.
The New England united district of foresters
Yesterday voted down a motion to strike out
the word white" In the clause Of the constitu-
ton regarding the admission of members
Officers of the White Star line say there is no
profit in the present low rate OF Storage
from Europe, and that rates will probably be
raised.
A special from Austin, Texas, says: C. 9. Wests
eX-lustice of the supreme court of Texas died
suddenly yesterday from appoplexy, aged SO
years,