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The Evening critic., 1885-02-27
SOUTH WASHINGTON.


ANOTHER SUSPICIOUS Personals Po-
lice Officer Burns was patrolling his beat at
1;i0 o'clock this morning, his attention was
called 20 the suspicious actions Of q negro
In front Of tho grocery store Of l.. Neu.
meyer, on Tenth street, near @ southwes
After watching tho negrOs movements, the
officer came TO the conclusion that the
negro had robbery in view, and immedi'
ately placed him under arrest. At the sta
tion.house ho gave his name as George
johnson, aged 90 years. Upon being
searched large sharp.edgcd knife was
found in his hip pocket. A number of
robberies have occurred iu South Washing
ton Of late by cutting stats from window
blinds and eflecting an entrance through
the window. The officer thinks that John
son Is the party that has been doing that
work, aud win try and work the cases on
him. He was sent to Police Court this
morning charged with being Il suspicious
person.
DEBRIS or THE WRECK Fifteen freight
cars, loaded with the debris of the late Four
Mile Run wreck, passed through the city
at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon on their
way to philadelphia, Pa
FATHER FORTUNES NIsIT.-Father y.
B. Fortune, formerly pastor of ST. Dominic's
Church, is expected to pay the city q visit
in few days. He will stop at the par
sopage of st, Dominic's Church. Father
Fortune gained large number OF friends
in tho city during his connection with the
church, who will be glad to welcome him
on his arrival.
PERsoNAL-Miss Mary Marley, an ex-
trenely charming young lady Of Colu mbia,
Pa, is on an extended visit TO her sister,
Mrs. Eugene Norbeck of No. 50s Seventh
street southwest.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-27

THE one hundred and forty nine mer OF
the House who yesterday boldly met the is
sue and summarily sat down on the propo-
sition to suspend the coinage of the silver
dollar deserve tho thanks Of the country;
and those Western Republicans and Demo-
Gratis who voted for suspension might as
we'll put their houses in order, for the ear
liest day of reckoning will leave them at
home. If there is one thing more certain
than another it is the popularity Of the sill
yer dollar throughout the length and
breadth Of the great West
The idea of striking down the great in
dustry of silver production and its kindred
industries at the behest of few money
barons is obnoxious to all sense of fair-play
and common decency. Put more silver in
the dollar if necessary, but keep on rolling
out tho dollars. If the Treasury vaults got
full build moreover the White Lot with
frc-proof and burglar-proof vaults reach
ing to the skies, but continue to coin the
dollar. The greatest good for the greatest
number may not be absolutely good, moral
ethics, but 1t is near enough for all practi-
cal purposes at this day, and there is no
doubt that its practical application calls for
an increase rather than suspension of silver
coinage.
The gracefulness with which Randall
and the anti-silver men accepted their de-
feat was admirable.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-27

The following prices are furnished THE
CRITIC by q. Engeis Sons, Nos. 597, 58S, $50
500 and 591 Centre Market:
VEGETABLEs.-Gree peas, 81 = PIX; rhu-
barb, i6@2oc; = bunch; apples, 3O@80e. y
tpk.; sweet potatoes, 50d0Oc. ' PIX; turnips,
30@40c. pk.; parsnlps, 30G40c. y PIX;
beets, 30a50c. ' PIX; carrots, 100000. PIX,
= pk.i onions, yellow, 15@50c. ' PIX; marrow
squash, Bale. d.; Hubbard squash, 4o]6c. y
h.; oyster plant, 5dl5c. = bunch; leeks, "a
10c. bunehi corn salad, 81 = PIX. tomatoes,
new, 50c.S9S1 = do2,; Brussels sprouts, - Il
pk.i radlshes, new, S,@l01. ' bunch; lettuce,
5@121c.. head; cucumbers, l505Oc.
apiece egg plents, i5Gi0c. aplece' parsley,
10c. qt.i Lima beans, 15c, y at.
CANNED GooDs.-Corn, l002Oc. = can; To-
maioeP, Zoe. can; peas, 20G3lc. = can;
string peane, lO9l5c. y can; peaches, 20 a
2bc. can.
red.head ducks, 81 pair, Mallard ducks,
S1.2b Y pair; small duck, sos. pair: pheas-
ants, $3.50 = pair grouse, 81 30 pair; quail,
- do2.i Yenison, 25c. ID.
Boiling rock, 25c. lb; red snapper,
i2lhc. y III; white nsh, l5c. v n trout, l5c N
fresh shad, $3.50 pairs black bass, 20e. = Ii
cod Shadd9Ge , lgc' u smelte, 12l4c. y 10;
piekerel, l2hc' W. diamond,oack terrapin,
zoe. z lbi lobsters, l5c, ID.
FRuITs.- Cranberries, 20G25c. rqt.; lem
ons, 20GaOc. doz.i Malaga grapes, 50c. y
u; Catewba grapes, 50o. = box; oranges, 25G
zoe. doz.i bananas, 256ldOc. Z doz.
BUTTER AND EGGS Best print, 50c.; cream
cry, 4OId1oe,i dairy, best 1Sd35c.i eggs, 800.
MEAIs.- -ilams, large, 12ko. y lbi small,
14c. = -; shoulder l2lac. lb bacon, 1lc, y
tongues, 65c. piecei beef, SOC. y u; chopped
beef. CSC. = bi trlpe, sc. Ms
pigs feet, SC; y ID; country sausage, 17c. = ID;
flank, 70. ' III ! rough meat, SO. , ib, prime
rib, lSa20c. lb butt cuts, 12i4015c. y ID
porter house, 2oc. = b sirloin, DOC. NJ;
lamb, l2lR@lsc. ID veal, 15a26c. v lbi nut
ton, l2ia@1Sc. lb.
pOULTRY.-Turkey, 1Sc. = lb; chickens, / 5 a
1sG. lb wild geese 81 each; wild turkey,
10000. lbi squads, S3lD3.50 y doz.; Wild
pigeons, S2 doz'i common pigeons, SO doz,
The Evening critic., 1885-02-27
EAST WASHINGTON.

FuNERA1. OF +. II. CooK.-The funeral
Of tho late Frederick H. Cook, WHO died Of
consumption at bis residence No. d60 +
street southwest, Monday morning at G
o'clock in the A7th year Of his age, took
place yesterday afternoon at , o'clock, from
Christ p. T. Church, G. street southeast, the
rector, Rev. c. d. Andrews, officiating
The pallbcarers were AIessrs. Josoph Hart.
Icy, Charles Bradford, Lucus Smith aud
DR.. Ritter A number of handsome floral
tributes were presented
TIE WASHINGTON RrFLEs.-At meet
ing Of tho Washington Rifles, the new
East Washington militia company, held
last night at their armory Washington
HALL, Captain George Il. Hammer rendered
bis resignation rs captain. He was sue
ceedod by First Lieutenant Il. J.. Dunn.
The word corps was dropped from the
name, leaving IL Washington Rifles.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-27
OUR SOCIETY FOLKS.

Miss Mamie Drocht, daughter Of Mr..
Theodore Brccht, was married to Mt.
Joseph 7. Griffith last evening by the Rev.
r. Wynkoop. Tho ceremony was private,
owing to recent death aud present Illness
in the family Of the brides parents.
A pleasant surprise birthday party was
given last evening to Miss Helen Watt, at
her residence, No. 1925 Madison avenue
northwest. a very pleasant musical pro-
gramme was rendered by Miss Aggie Simp-
son, Professor Read, Miss Maggie simpson,
Miss Helen Watt, Mr. and Mrs Geo. Watt
and others.
night at Wclcker's to about twenty friends
among whom was Postmaster General Hat
ton.
A tea was given by Mr.. and Mrs Henry
A. Willard at their residence on X street
yesterday afternoon, which was very large
ly attended and greatly enjoyed. Mrs.
Willard received her guests IN her most
cordial manner, in which she was assisted
by Mrs. Caleb Willard and Miss willard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander T. Hensoy have
arrived homo and arc stopping at III G
street southeast.
Tho annual ball Of tho Washington
Schuetzen Nerein took place at Abners last
evening and was most enjoyable affair.
Among those present were Dr. and Mrs
John Walter, Mr.. Samuel Enstein, tho
Misses Scholl, Schcrger Killian and Walker
Mr.. and Mrs. Chris. Rupert Messrs. Wm.
Helmus, Charles Losekam, John l.. Vogt
William Bevens, Simon Wolf and Charles
Ebel.
There was quiet wedding yesterday at
the Incarnation Church, the parties being
Mr.. Thomas w. Cridler and Miss Addie
Piosperi, the latter the well-known organ
ist at st. Augustine's Church. Both the
young people arc we'll known in Washing
ton, and the groom was the recipient of u
plumber of handsome presents from his
associates in tho State Department.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-27

The Senators from Virginia locked horns
in the Senate yesterday afternoon. Mr..
.dahone asked to have tue cleIkship to his
committee ION Public Buildings and
Grounds) made annual Mr., Rlddleberger
objected.
II don't believe the Committee on Pub.
lie Buildings and Grounds meet once
week and there Is no necessity for his re-
"Well, you need not comment" said Mr..
Malone, "ior you have acknowledged that
your committee meets but once in two
years"
But ] am not asking to have my clerk
ship made annual. However, ] will do so
if your clerk is paid by the year."
Mr.. Mahones clerkship was not made an
nual.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-27

w. ]. scanlan, everybody's favorite, will
commence his return engagement at Ford's
Opera.house Monday evening, appearing
one week in his new play, by Fred Marsden,
entitled "The Irish Minstrel" The New
Orleans ErcHing Chronicle pays him this
tribute:
Few actors have moro rapidly won thelr way
to public favor thun Scanlan. Like the late
Edwin Adams, he possesses the happy faculty
OF making friend OF every man, woman aud
child he meets. His tuneful songs are sung In
every household and whlstled ON every corner
tented with the present and filled with brlgh,
hopes for the future, his presence Ia a social
gathering is like a warm ray OF sunshine. His
now or spirits is as exhilarating as cool
draucht OF sparkling champagne. There are
but few artists who are more sought after
than SCanlan,
The Evening critic., 1885-02-27
Theatre Coniiaue.

sensational show is the order of the
day and night at this popular resort for this
careful training Of Mabel Price, present
living pictures and produce effects rival
ling the famous marbles of the world s
greatest sculptors. The performance
throughout is givon almost exclusively by
lady artists. Foreman and Meredith made
their first appearance last night, and gave
additional strength to the entertainment.
There are two performances daily. 1t is
whispered around that Colonel Snelbakor
has a surprise in store for his patrons next
week that will eclipse anything heretofore
given
The Evening critic., 1885-02-27
An ExhibIiion DrlIl.

The Bush Zouaves of st. Louis, forty
five strong, under the command of Captain
Romer, will give an exhibition drill on the
afternoon of March 4, in front Of tho Ar
lington Hotel, weather permitting other
wise in the Light Infantry Armory. They
Try, and will remind many of the specta-
tors of the Ellsworth Xouaves. The Bush
Xouaves won prizes at Nashville, Tenu.
Houston, Texas, and Dubudue, Iowa. They
will be the guests during their stay in the
city of the National Rifles.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-27

1t may DO doubted whether any play
recently produced at this or any other
house has found its way so directly to the
public heart as has "MIohael Strogoil,n
given for the first time yesterday. From
the moment when, at the close of the first
act, the curtain fell upon situation
equally novel and effective. to the close OF
a scene, the actors were summoned before
tho curtain, and Mr.. Warner was at one
time compelled to request the audience to
reserve, till the fate Of the piece was doll-
nitely settled, demand for the reappear-
anco of the authors prematurely put forth.
The triumph thus delayed was not lost
London Standard
The Evening critic., 1885-02-27
Messenger Boys to walk to wash
fuCtOu.

Four of the Baltimore & Ohio District
Telegraph boys have decided to walk to
Washington to see President-elect Cleye-
land inaugurated. They start tomorrow
morning, dressed in their uniforms, aud
each carrying live Democratic rooster.
Tho little fellows will also take big bou-
quet Of flowers along with them, aud if they
can get near enough TO the President, will
present 1t to him. The boys we're anxlously
iuquiriDg yesterday how long it would
tako to walk to Washington. They go on
their own account. Their names are Willie
Hahn, No. 4; H. Hill, No. ?; G. Beecher
No. -, and Bennic Fisher, No. sl.-BaH.
SIM fbfs 1lop,Iiu0
The Evening critic., 1885-02-27
Grand Concert To.yieht.

The diagram OF tho house at Ellis music
store for the grand concert this evening at
the Congregational Church, seems to Judi
cate that good music is always appreciated
by the Washington pubic. The pro-
gIamme for this evening includes the most
eminent talent of this city and Baltimore,
and the music is such as can only be Sc
lected by Dr. Bischoh, Professor Bernays
and Mrs Powell.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-27
Fashion,s use of FIowers.

Either for wedding or funeral design in
flowers may cost you from S. to 500. Some
funeral notices say, 'omit flowers" bnt no
effort has yet been made to exclude the
beautiful things from weddings. Their
beauty soon perishes, while Browns Iron
Bitters, which costs but dollar a bottle, is
of permanent use in restoring rcd roses to
pale cheeks, curing dyspepsia, weakness,
malaria etc
The Evening critic., 1885-02-27

The Montreal Commercial Adrertiscr says
of the Matlacks: ga Celebrated Case by
tho Matlack combination at this theatre,
has drawn immense audiences at every
performance this week. The acting Is
good the costumes elegant and true to the
period in which the piece takos place, Mr.
Bennett Matlacl, in the leading role Of
lean Renaad, gives evidence of the talented
artist he is Mr.. NIatlack and his iiue
company will always be welcome to Mon
trpal -
The Evening critic., 1885-02-27

PETROLEUM reached Soc per barrel yes
terday. A few days ago it was about 20.
Possibly the outlook for retaliation should
Germany increase tho tax has something to
do with this. Anyhow petroleum deserves
as much attention at the hands of Con.
gress as the hog. The value Of the pctro.
leum exports is double that Of pork.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-27
A Clever Artisie.

"Mattie Danielle, the handsome and
clever opera comique artistic, has accepted
an engagement with Lamb & Harkinson to
play prima donna roles with the New York
Star Opera Troupe."-N y. Mirror.
1t will be remembered that Miss Daniclle
was the prima donna Of the Kimball Opera
Company, which opened Herzog's in such a
favorable manner. The success of the on
performances.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-27
Providing for the Rivers and Har-
hOrA.

Anticipating that the River aud Harbor
bill will fail, Representative King (Ll.)
has prepared and will offer in the House a
resolution appropriating Sl0000,O00 TO be
expended under the direction of tho Presi-
dent in the prosecution of such work on
the rivers and harbors Of the United States
as are now in progress.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-27
A Detective FIuo al the OanItoI.

A defective lue in one of the committee.
rooms on the lower floor of tho House
wing Of the Capitol yesterday filled the
main corridors with smoke aud gave rise
to gentle alarm Of fire. The alarm did
not become at all Widespread Tho cause
Of the smoke was soon ascertained and the
presence Of the smoke was soon eliminated.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-27

lecture, advertised to take place at the Ma
tional Theatre next Sunday evening, will
be delivered at Albaugh's Grand Opera
House. Persons who have already secured
seats at the National can have them OK
changed at the box-ofllce of tho Grand
Onera- House
The Evening critic., 1885-02-27

The bull movement in Wall street be-
gins to look tired, yet it may bo only tho
beginning Of the annual spring rise. What
ever it may be, 1t can safely be asserted
that the average speculator will get on the
wrong side. He always does.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-27

THE Knights of Pythias, an organization
strengthening and increasing with each
succeeding year aud spreading throughout
the nation, recognizes Washington as its
birthplace. IL is very important and appro-
pirate that the influential order should be
represented by suitable temple in its
native city, and the efforts now being made
in that direction deserve cordial support
at homo and throughout the land.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-27
WE accidentally overheard The following

WE accidentally overheard the following
dialogue on the street yesterday
JOnes-Smith, why don't you stop that
disgusting hawking and splitting?
Smith-H0w can 2 You know | am
martyr to catauh.
J,--Do as did. ] had tho disease in its
worst form, but / am we'll now.
S.--What did you do for IL
J.-I used DR.. Sages Catarrh Remedy. 1t
cured me, and it will cure you.
ST. have heard of it, and by Jove, I'll
try ii
J.-Doso. You'll find it at all the drug
stores in town.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-27
1.-THE CRITICS" BOOK TABLE.
Personal Traits of British Au-


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The entire series will comprise twenty-seyen
authors chosen as representative OF the lit
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The impulse given 10 literature by that
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are dead, OF dying, and no worthy successors
have as yet appeared.
The fret volume OF the series comprises
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and Landor. The chronology OF this group Is
from 1868, the birth Of Rogers, to 1864, the
death OF Lapdor, at the 0ge OF 80. Rogers,
the oldest Of the group, died In 1888 at the
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The second volume comprises Wordsworth
Coleridge, Lamb, Hazlitt, Leigh Hunt aud
Bryan Waller Proctor Barry CornwalD. The
chronology OF this group is from 1870, the
birth OF Wordsworth, 10 1874, tho death OF
Proctor, aged 81.
The series Is published by Charles ScrIb
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The Evening critic., 1885-02-27
nnnnren lo pronerfy.

A petition was this day presented to tbe
Senate by Albert Bouldin, II. W. Hinklo,
Martha Balm, Henry Klinge and NJ. A.
Triplett, all of Washington, ID. G., for
compensation for damages to their re-
spective properties, caused by public i'm
proyements in the District of Columbia.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-27
The Cu,.Rate Sale

of $40 overcoats still continues to keep up.
We have placed some high-cost ones among
the lot. They all go at $40. A good many
worth double tho price, Eiseman Bros,
corner Seventh and + streets.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-27
Some Rrother.In.Law.ism.

Mr.. Henry J. Haynesworth OF Albany, n. Y,
who was nominated by the President yoster-
day 10 be an assistant quartermaator In the
ARMY with the rank Of captain, Is tho Prosi
denta DrOtheT.ln- law,
The Evening critic., 1885-02-27
"The Inauguration of Grover CIeve.
land

The author OF this little volume, Henry j.
Kintz, announces II "a Book FOR Fifty Million
People," II contains review of the late
Presidential campaign, biographical sketches
OF Cleveland and Hendricks, the vote cast last
November, the Inauguration committees, a
he spent" Several poems of more or less
merir, and the portraits OF all the Presidents,
Blaine and Logan and other WORTHLESS. II Is
published IN Alexandria, and Is for sale by
al O5 CELLS,
The Evening critic., 1885-02-27
Friday, Fob. 27, 1885.
To-NIGHT,s ENTERTAINMENTS
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

The special bulletin Issued from the Signal
ONCE to-day Eays,
Slightly warmer, fair weather IS indicated
for Saturday for the districts on the Atlantic
coaet, tho Southern states and the Ohio Valley.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-27

PACIFIC MAIL yesterday opened at 56l
and closed at 553. Better unload.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-27

HESITATE not, make no delay, but buy
and use at once Salvation Oil, II kills all
pain. Price 20 cents.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-27

ALI pains are speedily dispatched by tho
use of Salvation Oil. Price 25 cents bot
tl0
The Evening critic., 1885-02-27
DARBY.
Newspaper. Book and lob Printer,

4a2 NINTH ST. NORTHWEST, bot. D and E,
Is prepared 70 print Newspapers, Books,
Pamphlets, Arguments, Brlefs, Catalogues,
Blanks, Circulars, Cards, &C., &C., at short
notice, In the beat style, at low prices. Satt5'
faction guaranteed. AUFUb II, DARBY
The Evening critic., 1885-02-27
CITY Market PrIces

No. 1876 Seventh street northwest, Washington
d. o., February %, 1885.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-08-07
Catching Aunr.l.Ei.h.

Caught il of Block Island" said Capt.
Murphy az he made the smack fast to the
wharf at Fulton Market. "It's the first sword
fish in the New York market this season.
What does ii weigh2 Well, when anybody
asks that question about sword -hsh we gem
orally tell him that 1t weighed 1851 pounds
before it was dressed. and that the sword was
l3 feet long. With the head and tail and fins
OF, and drawn, il tipped the scales at 9O4
pounds"
Eyes, that's what you generally tell people
that ask questions; but what was the actual
weight2"
Just $50 pounds and if you don't believe
that Ill prove it by Eugene BlackfOrd. Don't
think there will be many sword. fish brought
here this season, because it's more profitable
10 send them to Boston and other Eastern
cities. Around Block Island the fishing be-
gins in June and lasts until about Septem-
Der, or when the first cold weather sets in.
During those months we follow the fish
wherever they go. How do we follow them
Well, the sWOrd-fsh likes warm weather and
smooth water. When cruising for them we
keep lookout aloft, and he can SOC the fin of
fish emitting through the water two miles
away. It's easy enough to get near them
with a sailing vessel, for they don't seem to
hotioo tno hoiso VI olB oohti Out u Ii ultn-
cult and dangerous 10 approach them with a
row boat. We always carry harpoons, and As
soon as We get near the fish, one man takes
his station in the pulpit. The pulpit is a
small stage rigged on the outer end of the
jibboOm. BY waving his hand he gives di-
rectiOns for steering. II ia his business 10 run
within ten or twelve feet of the hsh as it is
cutting through the water, and then, without
throwing it, TO plunge the harpoon into its
back. The wooden handle of the harpOon ia
detached, leaving the iron imbedded in the
fish and fast 10 a line running from the deck.
Then the fun begins, for the big fish makes
the line hy through the water and when the
boys on the smack try TO check him they get
jerked around the deck az il they were trying
TO catch streak Of lightning But the Ash
Is soon tired out and hauled alongside, where
the men kill it with lance irons. The largest
one ever heard OF being caught weighed $50
pounds but that was good many years ago.
Are they good 10 eat2 Yes and bring good
prices. The first fish sells from l2 10 a cents
a pound. The flesh is firm, like that Of a
halibut, and somewhat oily. Down East we
salt II for winter use. II this warm weather
holds, we expect good sword fishing between
Montauk Point and Martha's Vineyard for an
other month"