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The Washington critic., 1885-11-14
Court RECORD.

EQuITY CouHr-Justicc Ilagncr PUN
Ihrcy VS.. Humphrey; leave to amCu1 bill
Randolph vs. Fox; order appointing James
y. Christmas and Hattie l.. Whiting guar
dians al litcm. Parker vs.. Lewis; order
appointing John Larcombc guardian al
LIEN. Forrange vs.. Furrangc; auditors
report ratified Ncwcombc W. Bankers
and Merchants Telegraph Company; rule
ON receivers rctlrnablc December 2l
NiCkcrson vs.. NiCkcrsOn: time to take evil
dcnuc extended one day. Smith Vs.. smith;
order appointing W. d. Lancaster to take
testimony IN Ncw Orleans, lH Butler vs..
Butler; sale GccrCcd and J.. j. StcliNdsgu
appointed trustee 10 sell.
CmCufr CoyHr, No. Justice CoS.-
Aurlo.Amcicuu lbs. Co.. vs.. District ui Co.
lumlia; motion to qUush cCrturarl over
ruled and proceedings set inside; appeal
noted. Wcrihcinicr vs.. Godstcin; judy
ment 10y default
CHCUiT CouRr, 40. Justice Mcrrlcli. -
Cayanuaugh vs.. Smith, remittitur of $500
Of damages directed and accepted. Muyni-
ham VS.. Penn. Il. H. Co.; now trial denied.
CLARK vs.. Myers; motion To set aside judg.
mCLt oycrtuled.
CRIMINAL Cornr--Juslicc MacNrthur.-
Hat Cohen, receiving stolen property. ar
laioucd and pleaded not guilty. John
talcy, forgery; motion for new trial
granted; defendant released on $500 bail.
Police CouKT--Judgc Smell. -- Wash.
Burke, assault to Kill; grand jury bonds
$500 John Arms, assault; 40 days, Oscar
Alucr, larceny; so or 60 days Henry
Lee, cruelty to animals; - or { days.
Eliza Buckucr, disoldcrly conduct; S. or
DAYS. William Gross, loud and bOistcrous:
50 or - days. Michael Cavauaugh, va
grancy; bonds or 90 days. George Mitchell,
Ifpbnv1 III, mas n,V,I N.tppal
The Washington critic., 1885-11-14

Addison Day. the colorci undertaken ~
the corner Of Four-aud a-half unl G streets
southwest. who was recently convicted M
Tic Police Court for selling liquor without
a license and for conducting the pawn
broker business without a license, was
again before His Honor yesterday on %
charge Of petty larceny The complainant
was Ihumas Johnston, who formerly occu-
pied q room at Days house, who charge |
iEc defendant with stealing his furniture.
There was not sufficient ground for con
viction, aud the case was dismissed.
The old wooden pump at the corner ul
Gournnd-a-half and II streets southwest,
from which the refreshing beverage ht,
qucnchcd the thirst of the residents In that
vicinity for the past twenty years, has hccu
out Of repair for the past six weeks causing
much complaint to be made to the police.
The pump should be put IN working order
at once.
lion. Daniel W. LOWS, formerly Of Fair.
fax County, Va, died at 10 o'clock Thurs.
day night at his latcrcsidencc, zoos Maryland
avenue southwest, Mt the age OF seventy
nine years lie was. mt the close OF the war,
the superintendent Of the Alexandria water
works, and ON being elected to represent
Alexandria County In the Virginia legisla-
turC, he cast the only vote given there Tor
the adoption Of the Fourteenth Amendment
iu the Constitution. His funeral takes place
tomorrow afternoon at 1850 o'clock
The annual election OF officers Of the
Fifth Baptist Church on ID street, between
Fouraud-ahalf and Sixth streets south.
west, held at the church last night resulted
In Mr.. Samuel Taylor being unanimously
reelected treasurer and Mr. W. ). Olive
clerk for the ensuing year. The election OF
board of trustees was postponed.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-14
WI .TIsV n T9TI1
$50 III st, aud 1920 Pa. avenue
The OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES wins.

In the cc,Hwod proceedings IN regard to
the taxes Illegally eyGcted from the Anglo
American Insurance Company, Judge Cox
hardcd down n decision this morning sus-
tanning the company, 1t win he rcmem-
Tered that last December the Collector Of
Taxes demanded from the company nearly
four thousand dollars as one half Of the an
nual tax then due.
The company regarding the tax as en-
tirely without warrant of law, refused pay
mcnt, and an officer was put into the Anglo
American office. Subsequently Il smaller
sum was paid under protest, and this suit
was to test the legality of the action OF the
District authorities, which Judge Cox de-
cides to have been illegal. The company
will not only recover;thc amount paid, but,
it is stated, have it, remedy against the
District government for damages in the in-
tcrruptiOn Of It's business and injury to its
reputation.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-14
LOC.AL NRLEFS.

THE Fourth Division Of tac Associated
Charities last night elected the following
officers: President, C. T.. Foster: vice-prcsi-
dent c, Il. Bell; secretary, w. ii. PROCTOR;
treasurer, e.. +. W. Sharretts; representa-
tive to Central Board, B. Il. Catlin: board
of directors, T.. :. DCnsmorc, $. r. Bond,
". A. Hall, J.. L. Hunt, George II. Cooper,
II. j. lianford, 4. Richards, H. i. Mont
gCmery and D. q. Pcrman.
Child Newmarket Oyercoat. Eiscman, ! & f..
TRUSNEL & CRUZ, sll Market Space
arc better prepared TO scite their many
patrons and the public than ever before
Their stock is very large IN all departments,
they having supplied themselves before the
Gs.orimeuts were broken up. Black Satin
Duchess, at 81 80 and 81, should he exam
iLed, being grand bargains: also Black Silk,
at Sl,"O, cannot be matched. Silks are now
lower than they have been for forty years,
and rs there Is an advance of 20 per cent
IN law material, all manufactured fabrics
must advance. Grand bargains in all kinds
Of desirable black goods of the best class,
fun stock OF novelties. Bouce cloths,
HcmGspun and gricots, in all colOrs.
Their stock Of Table Linens, Tow
els Napkins, Flannes, Blankets, Hosiery,
Ladies' and Gents Underwear are all spc.
cally attractive. Jersey and other Striped
tlanuels for Wrappers and children's wear
III 1lNhl NhIatANs iliGt-tiuss lSOllCSllGH Oh
all kinds at bottom prices. One-pricc, re-
liable goods and fair dealing can he relied
on in all cases. They invite inspection and
challenge comparison Of prices aud qualities
Of their goods.
MERRITT & Woop, OPS Pennsylvania ave,
are making the finest photographs In the
city. Orders for holiday work should be
left early so rs to avoid the rush.
Child's cape oyercoat. Elseman, 9TH anl L.
THE suit Of DR.. s. n. Grove before Jus
lice Of the Peace Hall to recover money
alleged to lie due him for furnishing Il sub
ioct to the Georgetown Medical College
has Eeen continued until Wednesday next.
Grove refused to state more clearly what
he furnished than "anatomical materials. ~
This was deemed vague, but he refused to
make it any more explicit.
JAMES 4. GARFIELD said in an address to
the graduates OF the Spencerian Business
College in 1869: "lf there is any city on
this continent where such an institution as
this Is needed more than in any other, It is
here In this city, for the benefit of the em-
pIoyeeS Of the United Statcs.n
Pants TO order, s. and up Eiscmau Bros.
THREE Cs.-There are three c's that seize
the children and carry them of. The three
c's are colds, coughs and Group. Mothers!
Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup saves the little ones
lives!
The Washington critic., 1885-11-14
EAST WASHINGTON.

Tie steam launch ut the Navy-lard,
while starting for trip down the river yes.
telday, lost her brass ruddcr under the
large crane. This morning at II o'clock II
diver named Baker, who Is an cmployC Of
the yard, went down TO recover the rud-
der After searching for about five min
ulcs lie found the ruddcr buried two feet in
the mud, The diver had his hands severely
cut with some broken champagne bottles,
which some imprudcnt officers have thrown
into the river.
The funeral Of Miss Lille IT, Andrews
whose sad death occurred last Thursday,
takes place from her parents residence,
No. 155 Sixth street southeast, tomorrow
afternoon att o'clock.
The revival services at the Se0mcn's
Bethel Retreat, IN charge of Mrs. T.. b. Rus
sell, assisted by Mr.. A. Hals,rom, arc TO be
continued. Meetings are held every even
ing at 100 aud Sunday afternoon ut 3
o'clock. On Monday evening meeting
will 10 held at 7.AO 10 which all friendly TO
fUim q Hoard Of managers are invited to at
tend. The music is furnished by Il choir
under The leadership Of Mr.. q. W. llavcll.
The Lady Of the Lake is still at the Navy
lmd. il VIII be Il week before she is com
rielely rcilitod.
Officers Clinton and Thomson of the
Eighth Precinct are on their leaves of alb
sCucc.
John Miller, middlc-agcd white man,
was arrested by Officer Allen yesterday
morning for trespNssing ON Lincoln Park
Ills personal bonds were taken by Judge
Smell
Fights arrests in East Washington yester-
day.
The Methodist Episcopal Church ON
Fourth street southeast is building three
stury-aud.cclar brick parsonage adjoining
the church. II viii cost 81 500
The funeral Of George W. Free, the son Of
Mr.. Thomas Free, who died so suddenly last
Thursday, takes place tomorrow afternoon
at 3 o'clock from his fathers residence, at
the corner Of Third and streets southeast.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-14

Let eGi- ? pieces, - inch. at 5sc.
Lot @ic-e pieces, s!inch, much better, inc.
Lot .i.--2 pieces 81 inch, extra fine. ,pc.
Lot 202 pieces, ~ inch, very finest sac.
The cost Ui importation ON these goods fur
exceeds the price we Offer, them to you for.
30 pieces Am'Wool uI n3inespun. IN sea-
@pieCeS OF Nclveteen, all colOrs l9C; also
from this sale,
% pieces OF Satin Moire, evening and street
shades, Sc; goods are slaughtered NJ SOC.
1CO pieces Of Atwood Yak Lace all culurs,
1cc: these goods we sold for iSc
- pieces Of 1G-inch silk Velvet all colors,
sc.
\ fearful CIT into the balance OF our Double.
width Short End Dress Goods.
Sd inches, douhc-width all colors, now ioc
to ClOfc.
30 inches. double width better, all color,
now nc 10 close.
10 inches double width, stil better. all col.
ors. row ice 70 close.
~ inches, double width, finer, all colors,
now 1896 to close.
- inches. donblc width, best, all colors, now
2CC to close.
Al TIC Shudas, Gable Twill and Canvas
Cloth 10 inches. 2jc tn close.
10 not miss this opportunity, 0s you surely
VIII meyer be able to find such again.
20 Atwood Jersey Goats, tlght.fitting and
neatly made, s!.0g; lust in for this sale
90 Window Shades, with fixtures best
quality oiled linen, use; plain fancy centres,
and dados. Second floor, carpet department.
Ibis is another rare chance; bought for this
sale.
10 doz Ladies' and Misses Trimmed Hats, Of
tie latest styles, 09c. Second floor, millinery
department; bought for this sale.
bales Of 1OI White Blankets. slightly
soiled, Soc; iOc saved ON every pair YOU buy.
Coed, heavy, homemade Rag Carpet, BE.
10 rolls Hemp Carpet, 11c.
New arrival of large Smyrna Rugs $500
leo doz Mems unlaundered shirts linen
losums, 25c.
Cotton and Flannel short Ends.
Canton Flannel, lbs, l5c.
Atwood Mcdicated Red Flannel, short ends,
.5c.
Heavy Gray Wool Flannel he
ECO yards of BleaChed Cotton, Pride Of the
West. Sc.
short Ends. short Ends. Short Ends.
Any kind of Short Ends: Just call for them.
In Blankets we can show you from the
cheapest TO the best California.
In Wraps, from the cheapest Chlld's 10 the
finest Ladies' SILK Plush.
In Millinery, from the low-priccd Straw to
the finest Imported Pattern Hat.
In Carpets, from the cheap Hemp 10 The
best Lowell Body Brussels.
In Shoes, from the cheap grade to the finest
French Calf and Kid ilandsGwcd.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-14
IOH OPIBG HAVB YOU
HEARD US
BLOWING OUR HORN
HEARD US

since We maucurotcl our departure from the
old WORKOUT business methods OF bogus adj
ycrlisemout., blowing and putting assertions,
"starilmg dcscrlptions;' We never rcsorted
to these, and are now advancing new ideas"
new plans" new methods and new life
into every department Of our establishment
Tic sensational price lists Of so many adj.
ycrtisors. so often exaggerated, tempt many
toresort to the old saying: "Wcll, all looks
well on paper" and give them u wide berth
our system for square dealing is un c.tab.
lishod fact Our object to make our Gus.
toners our friends and advertisers has never
failed. Therefore, wo appear as usual every
week with our change, Offering something
new and original.
Eight pieces Of extra fine and wide Black
satin Noir, Just in from one of the largest sill,
and satin salos ever held in New York.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-14

Several Of the articles contested for at the
National Rifles fair last night were awarded
TO the lucky contestants. The large French
doll attracted the most competition, and
$500 was realized on it. Miss Ethel Tibbs
was the fortunate winner, with $50 votes.
Miss Hattie Needing was next on the list,
with 637 The pug dog went to Mrs. DR.. s.
L. Mason, who had 1870. Mr.. j. w. Howell.
the fayorite patent attorney, got the silver
pitcher. George A. Bentley secured the
druggists scales; his vote was $50. Phil.
Baker obtained the bascballists' prize. Il
gold chain, with so votes. Willie Van
Doren was given the Spencerian scholar
ship, and 2l5 votes secured for Frank b.
Noyes Of the Cpatcca the editorial chair.
Tie fair closes tonight
The Washington critic., 1885-11-14
Mems l-button GETAWAY suit. Elscman, 7&E

AT RuDDEN's new furniture and carpet
installment house, 032 Seventh street north
west, furniture, carpets, riggs, mats oil
cloths, mating, baby carriages aud every
thing which ahousekeeper requires to make
home pleasant and attractive are sold on
the installmont plan. Call and be convinced
that lac sells on easier terms and at lower
prices than any other man or firm in the
installment business, Terms to suit all.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-14

William II. Barnes, for number Of
years employed in the business Office Of
The CmrIc, died yesterday morning Of
at his home, No. 21j7 Ninth
street northwest, aged 81 years. His fu-
neral will take place tomorrow, services
being held at his late residence. During
his connection with this paper he won gen
eral respect by his gcntlCmanly demeauor
and the faithful performance OF his duties.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-14
To order, 90, pants, Elscman, cor. 9TH & I
Nothing Finer Than Mo

The Morizet brand Of champagne, repre-
scntcd In Washington and vicinity by Mr..
j. w. Barnes, is pronounced by good judges
market, and there is none that is gaining
its way to public favor everywhere with
such rapidity. The American agents,
Messrs, Carstairs, Mccall & Co., have met
with great success In its introduction, and
Morizet has already taken its place at the
head Of the list for purity, flavor and all
other desirable qualities.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-14
Mems Prince Albert suits. Eiscmau eth 4 E
sNmc Good Things.

~ inch Flannel SUitiugs only SOC. yd., in
all colors; shaggy cloth Suitlng, csc; all
wool Tricot 35c. pr. yd.; jersey Gaps, l3c:
u special bargain IN Table Linen, pic; Il job
lot Of elegant Chcmise, iDc., worth 81; new
lot Of ladies' flannel Vests, 2Jc.. a9c., SOC. :
our49c. undcrshirt for gents Is the best in
the city; ladies' Jersey Gloves, extra long,
15c.; childron's stripe Jersey listers, $l.l9
childrcn's red knit flannel Shirts, 25c.
mems Atwood blue flannel shirts, 81; aud
great bargains in Newmarlcts, Goats, Wis
ties and children's garments.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-14

The grand jury this morning presented
indictments against the following partlcs
Geneva Gentle, alias Geoyanna Gentle,
Nncenzo Avrigo, Salvatore Ayrigo, Prlscl-
tello Matteo, Guisepplna Ayrigo and Gui-
scope Busatello having in their possession
and utteIing counterfeit money.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-14

We shall offer on Monday morning at .
o'clock sixteen pieces, all wool, double
width homcspun Of soft comels hair finish,
IN all the latest colorlngs at 40 cents. Cali
early, as they cannot be duplicated.
LANsBuRGn & Bro,
420-422-l24 -426 Seventh street.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-14

BARNES on Friday, November t3, 1885, Of
consumption, William Barnes, aged 81 years.
Ills funeral will take place sunday November
IS, from his mothers residence a031 Smith
street northwest Friends invited to attend,
Conc, but not forgotten
The Washington critic., 1885-11-14

Mr. Robert Beall is to-day in receipt Of
Hmpa's Modhiy Magazine for December,
a brilliantly illustrated Christmas number;
also the first number Of the seventy-sceond
volume Of this standard periodical.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-14
"AIderney Dairy " agons. .

Fresh Alderney butter, churned every
prints, 45c per IL. Also cottage cheese;
bnttermilk and sweet milk, &c. per at.
Cream, loo. per pint
The Washington critic., 1885-11-14
Boys Newmarket oyercoat. Eiseman, ! K f.

TnE finest assortment Of parlor suites up
holsteIcd in silk and Mohair plushes, at the
lowest prices. BreitbaTth's, Odd-Fellows'
The Washington critic., 1885-11-14

Comforts and general house-furnlshing
goods sold on easy weekly or monthly pay
ments at John Smiths Installment House,
4lB New Jersey avenue northwest.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-14
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

w ANTED-By u Colored Woman, II
w situation to do washing and ironing
either by the day or at home Apply to Louisa
Goodwin, IN alley bet Goth aud eth and and
II "A ~
The Washington critic., 1885-11-14
Mems Newmarket ovcrcoat. Eiscman Bro


A cable dispatch to-day announces that
Scryia has declared war against Bull
garia. 1t is another irreprcssible conflict
Every one expected It, The next thing IN
order is for King Milan TO send for an in.
voice of Tharp's whisky from SIS + street
1t will give the soldiers courage.
S,n,, Nrr,t ,. :,
The Washington critic., 1885-11-14

A SMALL ARTICLE of great efficiency
is American Ball-Blue. favortc in every
laundry. Unsurpassed for purity and
brilliant effect. All grocors have It,
The Washington critic., 1885-11-14
COMING PLirs.


N,ttr,t;,r. oc,rcd to washington
Thcntrc- Cocrs.
BEGINNING ON Monday the "Snudows Of
Ct,.t ,lt," willie socf, .t the National
.rt,.,,. .,,,.l ,.,u, , ,,,tir,, rc,.
"''''' ''' - 't., 49,.
l"'ID""'u %" '"'"u"l' ~ ''P"'.' Wv
genius, stage tact and experience OF such
artists as Joseph Jefferson aud j.. Il. Shewcll
TO pclfcct the play Of "snadows OF q Great
city, which has had most successful
tour throughout the United States. IT.
comes to Washington, as 10 did last season,
hcraldCd by the press in q most llattcrng
manner and 1t Is ono Of the strongest plays
Of its Kind on the stage to-day The com
pouy Is O remarkably stroug one, including
Annie Ward Tiffany, Edna Carey Nelson
Nheatcrit, George Il, Edison, w. II. Bur
ton, W. W, Allen, w. H. Herman aud
oilers. The story is cumpactly and grace.
fully told in the dialogue, the action IS
brisk and the situations give scope FOR
elaborate scenic and mechanical effects,
which constitute prominent feature Of the
performance. 1t is q good play splendidly
set ahd acted by good company, and the
result should be crowded houses the entire
week.
AT foRp's To-NtGur
change Of bill will be made at Ford
a.. H. .,t ., go, -.
Opcrahousc ms evening Miss okcs
willappcarin NAN, the Good-for Nothing
aud "My Millincr's Bill" Rarely has such
an ENJOYABLE little comedy been seen by the
Washington public ms thcmttcr ain Honor
Bound" in which other members Of her
company appcar to advantage, viii also be
given.
MnAuGH's OPERA HousE.
The coming attraction at Alhaugh's Opera
House will be the llanlon Brothers in "Fan-
tgsmp." The compgnv carry their own
sco,o,,. ,,,,s,o,,od II, tvn srocioi oars
-, -,
Among SUM VI uIe mus "uio'Vuh. Sccucs
may le mcrtionod "Ihc Realm OF Heads,
The Washington critic., 1885-11-14
GROCERIES,.

New BucAwhcal,
New York state.
Maple Syrup,
Creamery Butter,
Extra Choice Elgln and York State.
Cranberrics,
Extra Large Cape Cod
Malaga Grapes,
Large Clusters
Delaware Grapes,
5-pound Baskets
Concord Grapes,
iO-poucd Baskets.
New Figs,
Now Pruncs,
Extra Large and Medium.
Princess Paper Shell Almonds,
30 cents per Pound.
Door Mats,
Very low. Large Assortment.
Parlor Rugs,
Rich Patterns.
Feather Busters,
All sizes.
Cincinnati Sugar-curcd Hams,
10 Cents per Pound.
Sugarcurcd Breakfast Bacon,
Small Strips.
Potato Chips,
Always Fresh and Crisp.
Mandhcling Java Coffee,
Delicious.
Extra New Maclicrcl
Small Packages.
Green Peas,
Extra choice. Natural color.
Fresh. made Candies,
just in.
Graham Waters,
Superior Quality.
Preserves,
Pure Fruit and Sugar twarrantce),
IN pint glass Jars. 100 doz. Only
$3.50 per dOz, Great bargain.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-14

The jesse James combination will appear
at the Dime Museum next week in thrill
ling drama Of Western border life which
will introduce a number Of the exploits of
that well,known OUTLAW. As the drama will
lie carefully set It will no doubt he well
patIoul2cd. Two performances viii be
given daily,
The Washington critic., 1885-11-14
Oil


i, X. Plain g Co., st. Cloud building fur.
nishes the following oil quotations: Closed
yesterday, 1Oi. Opened to-day, l0i1s; highest
IOi)G; lowest, 1918; 2:l5, 1925.
"A
The Washington critic., 1885-11-14
Boys Chinchilla REFER &
ErnrM1nnt SNiicr.

\ new schedule NIL Y6 into effect on the
Pennsylvania RailroI Sunday, November
bon and afterwhiyK Mte train now leaving
Washington at l9fo midnight for New York
refer to schedN1c.
Burke Held for the Grand Jury.
Noah Burke, the cOlorcd man who
murdcrously assaulted colorcd womun
named Mary l., Fortune in O-strcet alley
Saturday night with an axe, was held for
lie action Of the grand jury by Judge Smell
today.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-14
FINANCIAL.
NeM NOrh Nt0cll Mar

ne" tofn stOVh ha'i>c'.
The following have been furnished by j.
Vance Lewis, broker, southwest corner Eighth
and q streets:
The Washington critic., 1885-11-14

The above goods have never before been
offered at less than 25c a piece, and, having
bought The manufacturer entire stock, we
got the lot at our own price; hence the low
quotation.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-14
FELT TABLE SCARFS.
Special Lot.
SCARFS for HAT TRIMMING

Three Special Lots.
LOT 30 scarfs at use; equal to those we
formerly sold ut 15c and 81.
LOT II--T5 scarfs at zoe; the same quality
has been retailed at Sl.3s.
LOT hist Scarfs at 81 IS; former price
Sli5,
The Washington critic., 1885-11-14
indictments Found.

lits to order, $a5 and up, Eiscman, : K f.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-14

Chlld's Norfolk suit. Elscman, cor. and !
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-11-20

Farmer: "Wel, my man, how much do
you want day."
Irish laborer: "Shllin' day and you ate
me, or eighteen. pence day, and ate myself"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-11-20

when a man is going down hill everybody s
ready to give him kick" Yes, that is so. 1t is
sad, but natural. Why, many man and woman,
seeking employment, would have got it If their
hair hadn't been so thin and gray. One bottle of
Parker's Hair Balsam is then the best investment.
restores color. Clean. higbly perf1med' not q
dye. A great improvement over any similar
preparation, and sold at the low price of so cents
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-11-20

An elderly lady and her son, aged nine
years, sought admission to "show" some
where out West. 81 want" said the old lady,
"a whole ticket for myself and a half ticket
for the boy" want half ticket for the boy,
eh ?" said the man; "well, l reckon you'll
take whole ticket" "But he's only nine
years old" Don't matter, he must have a
whole ticket" "But he's only got one eye"
THAT'S just it take him twice as long to see
the show"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-11-20
The Egis &Intelligencer
Sci Air, Md, November go, 1885.
TOTAL ANNIHILATION.

oh, he was a Bowery bootback bold,
And his years they numbered nine;
Rough and unpublished was he, albeit
He constantly aimed to shine.
AS proud rs king on his box he sat,
Munching an apple red,
While the boys of his set looked wistfully on,
And Give us bite!' they said.
But the bootblack smiled a lordly smile;
mo free bites here - he cried,
Then the boys they sadly walked away
Save one who stood at his side.
bill, give us the core" he whispered low;
That bootblack smiled once more,
And mischievous dmple grew in his cheek
There amt g0in' to be no core