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The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-12
FTighlfBl Case Of a COlOTpd Man.

contracted fearful case fblood poison In
1883 ! was treated by some OF the best ply
sicians in Atlanta. They used the old remedies
of Mercury and Potash, which brought on
rheumatism and impaired my digestive or
guns. Every joint In me was swollen and full
of pain. when | was given up to die my
physicians thought II would he a good timc
10 test the virtue of Swift's Spccfc When |
commenced taking q. g. S. the physician said
] could not live Two weeks under the Urdi-
nary treatment. lie commenced 10 give me
the medicine strictly according 20 directions,
which continued for several mDnth'. took
nothing else. and commenced to improve from
the very first Soon the rheumatism LETT me,
rsy appetite became ul right, and the ulcers.
which the doctor said were the most lrlshtfnl
lie had ever seen, began 10 heal, ana by the
LIST OF October, 1881, was "A well man again.
! am stronger now than ! ever was before,
aud weigh moro. 5. ). s. has saved me from
an carly grave. .
LEN MoCLENDON.
Lem McClcndon has been in tho employ oi
the Chess. Carlcy Company for sons yoIrS,
and | know the above statements tu he true.
Al the time he began taking Swift's Specific
he was IN a horrible condition. | regard Ills
cure almost miraculous.
w. Is. CROSBY, Manager.
Chess.Carley Co., Atlanta Division.
Atlanta, Ga, April Is. 1885.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-12
rhe tsnnrcn,r Cnnrt.

The Supreme Court Of the United States
occupies room on the eastern side Of
the connecting building between the
rotuuda and north wing Of the Capitol.
II is very uuostcntatious in its furni
turc and oi limited seating capacity.
II was formerly used as the Senate
Clnmlpr
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-12
THu rFnRoRs SISTER.

Who lanCs Ter tawuy, yellow hair,
Md siistu only half u chair,
Aud hangs around the peanut lair
My Sister
WHO Slips me daily on the head,
CrIatks me of Ger dark to bed,
That she may have a chat with Frcd?
My Sister
Who gives away my Sunday clothes,
And makes me stay away from shows,
And pulls my hair aud jerks my noscY
My Sister
And when ! say II Is my wish
To got my pole and catch some fish,
Who hits me with siY-puund dishY
My Sister
WHO deals in little simple lies,
WhCrc Mouth is like trap for flies,
WHO has big feet and squirting eyes?
My Sis-lIcllo!
Editorial Note-At this luncture the sis
CT arrived, and the coroncr's inquest Is nov
II progress. st. Louis Whip.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-12
Hoycrnment lnsrnc Asrlnm.

hc Government Hospital for the Insane Is
situated on the high ridge at the CON
lucuCc of the Potomac and Anacostia
rivers, and is accessible TO within the
distance OF one mile by the Pennsyl-
yguia avenue cars aud the Anacosiia
and Potomac street railway. The gen
cral visiting days are Wednesdays from
. Co @ p. No.. and the asylum ls open TO
friends Of the inmates every day except
sunday
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-12

Hon, Joseph Nimmo, who is now
making tour of the Northwest,
called recently on Mrs. Douglass in
Omaha, who used to live near his
fathers home on Long Island. She is
now living with her daughter, and Mr.
Nimmo had not seen either of them for
thirty-onc years. Both recognized in
the man the boy they had known so
long ago. During the call Mr., Nimmo
asked Mrs. Douglass if she had ever
met Samuel j. ridden "Met him?"
said She, II nursed him, when he
was only three weeks old, through as
sick time AS he ever saw, and his
mother used to say / saved both his
life and her own"
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-12
GREENOCGn's WAsnTNGTON.

Grcenoughs statue Of Washington, repre-
scntiug him in a Roman toga, is situated
IN the park at the east front of the
Capitol. 1t cost $4,000, appropriated
by Congress. In front Of the City
Hall, at the head of Four-and-u-half
street, facing south, is the marble statue
Of Abraham Lincoln. 1t was erected in
1866 by Congress and cost Slj,O
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-12
Treasury Department.

The Treasury Department, on Fifteenth
street and Pennsylvania, avenue, Is II
threc-story building of Grccian Ionic
architecture, with basement and sub
basement, 4GS feet IN length aud 264
feet In width. 1t is open daily, except
Sunday, from o a. sm. to . p. IN.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-12

which lies at the head Of Four-and-half
street, between Fourth and Fifth streets
northwcst,is one Of the largest in the
city. The south portion is occupied by
the City Hall, The new Pension build
ing, where the Democratic Inaugural
ton ball was held is now in course of
erection ON the north side Of this
square.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-12
The AUucduct Bridge.

The Aqucduct Bridge crosses the Potomac
from the foot Of Bridge street, West
Washington, and connecting with the
oads to Arlington and Fort Meyer, ON
the Virginia bank.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-12

Near the western entrance Of the Capitol
grounds is the Monument Of Peace.
II was designed by Admiral Porter
and erected from subscription started
by him In 1865. IT commentaries the
officers, scamcn and marines who fell
during the late war. II is In marble
and It cost S2l 600. The pedestal and
platform, costing 100000, were paid for
out Of an appropriation by Congress.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-12

Fort Meyer Is situated in Virginia, short
distance northwest of the Arlington
House II is now station for instruc-
ton Of officers and men in the Signal
Service Of the army.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-12

on New York avenue southwest Of the
State Department, is tastcfully laid out
with walks, shady trees, shruhbcry and
rustic fountains. In the centre is the
bronze statue Of General John A. Raw
lings. 1t was erected In 1874 aud cost
$4,000.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-12

is on X street, at the intersection of Seven
teenth street The walks are beautl-
fully laid out and shaded. In the cen
tire is the colossal bronze statue of
David &. Farragut, first Admiral of
the United States Navy, executed by
Mrs. Winnie Rcam IloXic, Washington,
ID. c., 1850, by order of Congress, at
cost of 10000.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-12

Situated about 200 feet north Of the ives,
wing Of the Smithsonian Institution,
facing SOUTH Is the bronze statue Of
Professor Joseph Henry first secretary
Of the Smithsonian Institution The
statue, which was unveiled In 1883, was
erected by the Government at cost Of
$1,000
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-12

Near the foot Of the Capitol building Is the
bronze statue Of John Marshall, fourth
Chief Justice of the United States.
II cost $4,000, and represents the sub
icct as seated in his gown and eNpound-
ing the law.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-12
Boys Stint waists, Elscman's, cor, IN 4 3

Do NOT be deceived; ask for and take only
u, Ii, Douglass ~ Sons CapsCum Cough
Drops for Coughs, Colds and sore Threats
D. S, and Trade Mark on every drop.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-12
End of a succcssruI lscnson.

Tomorrow about closes the river eXcur-
sion season. The Armenia makes her last
trip Of the season to Lower Cedar Point,
the George Law the last to Chapel Point
and the Mary Washington her final trip to
Glymont The last Of the successful trips
to Occoquan win be made by the Mary
Washington next Wednesday, The Colonial
Beach trips were closed about one week ago
by the Arrowsmith being disabled 10y the
breaking Of the crank-shaft, but the popular
resort will lee accessible by the boats for the
river landings and the Lady Of the Lake until
the river is closed by ice, The trips Of the
Corcoran to Marshall Hall and Glymont
will he continued until November /, rs the
steamer is compelled by contract to deliver
the mail at those places until that time.
The season in the latter part is said to have
been very successful one.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-12
THE VISITORS GUIDE.
p0ints Of Interest iu anh .Ahout che
national Capital.

Wi,cvc They Are, when - seq ThrIn
aud How to get 'Ercrc.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-12

Is at the intersection Of Massachusetts and
Vermont avenues and Fourteenth
street. ltcoutaius the equestrian bronze
statue Of General George H. Thomas.
erected by the Army Of the Cumbcr
lnnd M cost nf ahn.NND
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-12

is on Vermont avenue, between | and X
streets northwest. The park is laid out
in concrete walks, with shady trees and
shIubbcry. In the centre is the bronze
statue Of Maior-General James b. Nc
EMERSON, which cost SOB, 800, and was
erectedby the Army Of the Tennessee.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-12

is situated at the intersection Of Connect
cut, Massachusetts and New iIamp
shire avenues aud Nineteenth and p
streets northwest, I'm 1t is the statue of
Rear Admiral 5. Il. Dupont in heroic
bronze, Its cost was $1,000, erected
by the Government.
FRANKLIN SQUARE
between Thirteenth and Fourteenth and
aud X streets northwest. This square
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-12

$40 d street northwest, buys gents second
hand clothing. Note by mail attended to.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-12

Is the small space 90 the south ~ the Nc
mortal Lutheran Church, near the cor.
uor Of Fourteenth street and Ma.4achu
sets avenue northwest There is the
statue Of Martin Luther erected by
the Luther Statue Associations I'm coin
mcmumtiou Of the tooth anniversary Of
bis birth. II cost $4,000.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-12
"Justh's Old stand"

Boys shirt waists, Eisman's, cor, 9TH & e
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-29
HOpkinSvilIe Retail Market
Corrected weekln Inv MCKEE 4 co.

Corrected weekly by MCKEE & co.
FLoUR-Patent process, 1915; choice xxx
best family, s5.75.
CORN MEAL-Unbolted, 9Oc; Pearl, or boted
fl.lO
BRAN-75c per cwt.
PROVISIONS.
Perks to l0c net; SC gross.
Bacon Clear sides, to loo; hams, II to l3c.
Sugar cured, lie; shoulders 10 to lie.
Lard-Country, 10 to lie; snowflake, EYE.
GROCERIES.
Co(Ice-Choce, 10 to 1890; prime, l2l5 to l5c.
sugar-standard graduated, "a to SIC; pow
dered, M to l2hc; coffee \, y! to Sc; rural c,
GA to Sc; extra C, q to ne; New Orleans,
&c.
Molasses-35 to 75c.
Syrups-i5 to zoe; kegs, LIS to $500.
salt-7-bushel barrels, $40; 5-bushel, Sl,O5.
soap-Per box, White Russian, 1915; Blue In
dia, 1926; Irish, $3.50; S. Il. $500.
sl.OO; 2-ib lightweight, SLIGO.
Oysters-Pcr dozen, lib cans full weight
sl.l5; 2-ib full weight, S2.O -ib, light weight;
Sardines-19 boxes, CSC; French, 35c; 4 boxes,
1Oc; French, 25c; 12boxes, Mustard, 1921 to 2Oc
Nails-3.OO lOd. Csc additional smaller sizes
Soda @ to 10;
Candles-1S to 90 C.
Oils-Lard oil Is
Coal oil IL to 2Oc Turpentlne SOC.
CANNED GOODS.
Corn, doz. SIPS to l.5O; Tomatoes 100 to / %,
Pine Apples 200 to $50; Pears l.5O; strawber-
ries l.5O; Blackberries 1.5O Peaches 200 to $50;
Pickle, per gal. so.
Cheese-Factory l2ll to 10; Young American
IS to 20; N. Y. Chedda l7Hto 2Oc.
Rice-7l5 to SIC
Lemons Csc per doz.
Oranges 80 C per doz.
Teas-ChOice to Fancy Csc to LOO Mixed to
good 50 to 75c.
Chewing Tobacco-Greenville 81 to 5Oc (;
Gravely 50 to zoe; stonewall 40 to 5Oc. Havana
Clippings for smoking So to lOc per package.
COUNTRY PRODUCE.
Blackeyed Peas 81. 90 to 2.25
Potatoes-Irish 70 C; N. Y. State Early Rose
$50 bbl.- l.20 bu.
Eggs l5c.
WHISKY.
Nelson County Bourbon $50 GAL; Anderson
County Bourbon 800; Monarch Davies 2.25;
Tennessee-W make, Sour Mash l.6
$50; Browns Robertson County 1.5O to $50
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-29

OwINGsvILLE, May 26.-Miss Mary
Goodpastcr, daughter of Mr.. Perry
Goodpastcr wealthy farmer who
lived about two miles from here, on
the Owingsvillc and Mt. Sterling
turnpike, has for some time been the
housekeeper, and had been busy
about her household duties all day.
About shutdown she retired to her
room upstairs to rest, as she said
claiming to be especially tired, as it
had been wash-day. a knock on her
door and repeated summons to sup.
pcr'failed to arouse her, and the fam
lily becoming alarmed procured a
ladder and sent a boy up it into the
room through window. He found
the unfortunate young lady lying
prone upon the floor corpse, with
a large silk handkerchief twisted and
tied tightly around her neck, with
which she had undoubtedly chOked
herself to death. No cause can be
surmised for the rash decd as the
young woman was pleasantly situated
with ample means for gratifying all
her wishes SO far as this worlds
goods are concerned. She had been
lifelong and deyout member of
the Christian Church. The bereaved
father is almost distracted. The
young lady was about twcnty-lour
years Of age.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-29
GIVEN A BACK SEAT.
Fred Douglass Again Attends the
Presidents Church Regardless
Of Warnings.

WASHINGTON, May 24.-To the
manifest surprise and disgust of
number Of the congregation at the
First Presbyterian Church, where the
President attends worship, Fred
Douglass and his white wife stalked
in again this morning, but did not
secure such prominent seats as they
did last Sunday. Instead the trus-
fees decided it would be more appro-
pirate to keep them in the rear, and
consequently they were placed sever
al pews behind that occupied by the
Presidents family. Some Of the la
dies of the Church learned before 60
ing upstairs that the Douglass ele-
mrnt was present again, and they de-
clincd to attend service, although
they were present at Sunday-school
Talk with some Of the congrega-
ton showed that it was their opin-
ion that Douglass was attempting to
enact the role Of a martyr, persccut-
ed because of his race, whereas the
reverse was true. lie declared his
visit last Sunday had no significance
whatever, but he simply accommo-
dated visiting friends by taking them
to the Presidents church. His per-
sistency in coming again to-day
showed that this was not the reason
for his attendance. The dissatisfied
element of the congregation favor
the setting apart of number of the
back pews for colOred people, the
same plan being now in operation at
the New York Avenue Presbyterian,
one of the fashionable churches of
this city. Besides, it is asserted that
DIR. Sunderland is opposed to mixing
the races Unfortunately, and from
the fact that he did not preach to-
day his congregation say that ought
to be enough for Douglass. But he
will not be warned, and with per-
sistency worthy of better cause in
sists upon intruding himself in the
church where he knows he is unwel-
come,
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-29
To the City Council.

Mr.. EDITOR:-WIll you allow me
through your paper to saw word TO
tine City Council? Quite large
number of our country people, who
live contiguous TO the city seldom
spend whole day in town. We 60
in the morning or afternoon, do our
trading in a few hours and return
home. Frequently our women folks
go without an escort and do likewise.
We often find it neither convenient
nor desirable to put our horses in lily
cry stables, and besides it is not eX-
pected of them to accommodate us
without compensation furthermore
on public days we suppose the livery
stables could not take care of more
than half of the horses of the country
people who come TO town. Except
ing a few hitching posts near the
Baptist church, put up to accommo-
date their own congregation, we
know of no place inside the city linz
its where person from the country
can hitch horse for few hours
without being liable TO pay fine, or
without tresspassing on the private
property of some individual, and
man with nice feelings has All uncom-
Portable sensation when he ties his
horse to anothers fence without his
permission, and the owner Of the
fence feels that he is subject of tres
pass, but if he is a gentleman he has
delicacy in making any complaint.
Our warehousemen provide lots and
shelter for the teams of their custom
crs who come from distance.
Would it not be reasonable to ask
the City Council to make some pro-
vision for the country people to have
place contiguous to the business
part of the city TO tie their horses
Are there no vacant lots which could
be used for that purpose, or could you
not have some posts put up on some
of the alleys which are not much
used, and in such places as would not
be nuisance to private dwelling
houses? A few days ago a crippled
man from the country tied his horse
near Messrs. Buckncr Il WoOldridgc's
warehouse, at place which had
been public hitching place for the
last 20 years, and while he was up in
town his horse was taken charge of
by city officer because city ordi-
nance had been violated. We call
your attention to this subject, hoping
you will give it due consideration
If you should make ample provision
to accommodate us we will feel in
vted to the city. At any rate we
can come without trespassing on
the property of any citizen.
Most Respectfully,
f. NJ. PIERCE.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-29
Lynched for Arson.

franklin, KY, May 29.-Jerry
Taylor and Yves. Hicks paid the pen
atty Of death last night for burning
the Westinghouse and barn Of Jas.
Wheeler, in this county, several weeks
ago. About two weeks since Taylor
was suspected Of knowing something
concerning the awful deed, and, in
order to induce him to freely unbosom
himself, he was waited upon by a
party Of indignant citizens, rope
placed around his neck, and made TO
talk. lie related every little circum-
stance connected with the burnings,
and made il so clear that even the
most incrcdulOns admitted that he
and Ticks were guilty. lie was then
placed iii Jail with his pal, Yves.
Hicks, TO await the final trial at the
next term of the Circuit Court. 1t
recently reached the ears of some OF
the citizens in WhGeler's vicinity
that Taylor intended denying all that
he had previously stated when he
was again placed on the witness stand.
This OF course, cnraged the citizens,
and hence the mob.
The masked men quietly rode into
town about y o'clock last night, and
halted at the jail, demanded OF
Tailor Bicwett that he open the cell.
doors of the two men. Blewett re-
fused, but was promptly covered
with number ofrcvolvers and made
to unlock the Jail. Several men ell
tered and ordered Hicks hands tied
behind him, adding that should he
resist in the least he should be shot
down on the spot Hicks prayed, and
and at first protested his innocence,
but before leaving the Jail acknowl-
edged that he had burned the barn.
Taylor stepped out with q smile on
his face, but did not utter a word.
lie was perfectly cool and made no
complaint.
The mob left town quietly, going
in the direction of the Tennessee line.
This morning the two incendiaries
were found swinging to different
limbs, about two hundred yards
across the Kentucky line, near Mitch
ellville Station, Tenn. The limb on
which Taylor was swinging was so
low that his feet would have touched
the ground had they not been tied
up with a bridle-rein.
Great excitement prevails here, and
hundreds of people are leaving town
to visit the scene. Simpson county
has needed iirst-class hanging for
some time, but our good citizens re-
greet that it was not done by the
due process of law. Hicks and Tay-
lor were bad men, and doubtless de-
served the severe penalty.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-29
KENTUCKY KNOWLEDGE.

The IIarrodsburg Democrat will
issue double number this week.
Louis Barth, aged 10 years, was
bitten to death by dog, in Louis.
vile.
Congressman Frank Woliord's
house at Colombia, was burned Sun
day last.
A. j. Morey, of the Cynthiana
News, will sell his paper to practice
law.
Troy Boycrs, colored, was killed
while handling saw-logs, in Harrison
county.
II. w. Creal has been nominated
for the Legislature by the Democrats
of Larue county.
Sias Quincy fatally stabbed Wal
ter Zimmerman, at Louisville. Both
were ColOred.
Fifty emigrants from New York,
arrived in Lincoln county at one
time last week.
The body Ofan unknown man with
a bullet hole in his head was found
floating in the canal, at Louisville,
Sunday.
A floater taken from the river at
Louisville has been identified as
Thornton Ii. Hall, late Of Spencer
county.
j. S. Linney Republican postmaster
at Danville has resigned. There are
eight Democratic applicants for the
place.
Mrs. Jno. A. Haldeman, wife of the
junior IIaldeman of the Courier
Journal, died last Tuesday of pneu-
monia. She was Miss Ryan and
had been married six years.
An unknown floater, about 30 years
old, was taken from the river at
Louisville, Sunday. He had been in
the water probably two months as he
was dressed in heavy winter clothes.
A would-be-assassin armed with a
rifle fired at Jas. B. Stears, local
editor of the Journal, Nicholasville,
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-29

The horribly mangled corpse of
VIM. Greenwich, aged twenty-seven
years, was found near the railroad
bridge at New Haven Sunday morn
ing. lie was drunk the night before,
and, it is supposed, started to leave
and went to sleep on the track and
was killed by passenger train No. %.
He was a farm hand and resided at
Shepherdsyillc, Ky.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-29

Roy S. Hathaway, city editor of
the Toledo Democrat, wrote an ar
ticle rehnctinguyon several Cleveland
men and last Monday while Hath
away was at a hotel in Cleveland the
parties seized him, carried him into
the back yard Of the hotel, stripped
Off his clothes and tarrcd and feath-
cred him. Hathaway returned to
Toledo breathing vengeance upon his
enemies.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-29

Norman i. lIargood who died in
Florida last Monday, had 100000 in
surance on his life. The bulk of il
was taken out in the summer of 1888.
IIargood was Sc years Of age and a
Vcrmontcr who went south TO engage
in orange culture. lie owned FlOri-
da lands valued at 100000, one or.
ange grove having 100 acres in it and
said to be the finest Of its age in the
state.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-29
Are You Going to Kansas
Missouri, Colorado, Cali
fornia or Any of The
Western States?

IF you should avail yourself of the
advantages that are now offered by
the Kansas City Route, the only di-
rect route from the South TO the
West and Northwest. This line runs
its entire trains, with Pullman Palace
Sleeping Cars and free Reclining
Chair Cars, from Memphis to Kan
sas City, saving many hours time
over any other route. If you are GO
ing you will save money by purchas-
ing your tickets via Memphis and the
Kansas City Route. Send for large
map Of this Short Route mailed free.
Address,
J. E. LOCKWOOD,
Kansas City, Mo.
Or. II. D. ELLIS. Ticket Agent,
81 Madison Street, Memphis, Tenn
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-29

The delightful rains of last week
were q source of much qualification
to the farmers. They were badly
needed and now that they have come
at last, the growing crops will rapid
ly improve.