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The Washington critic., 1885-11-20
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

The oyer-impRtience of a switchman on
the Sourthern freight train which was pass
ing the corner of Ninth street and Virginia
avenue southwest, about Z o'clock last
evening, resulted in the dcrailing and badly
damaging of a rear freight car, a caboose
and locomotive which were standing on
side track, besides demolishing a telegraph
pole, breaking the wires and causing con
siderable other trouble for a short time.
The train, numbering llfty-one cars, having
switched off from the main track on Mary
land avenue, was running very slowly on TO
siding on Virginia avenue. The
switch-tender shifted the switch Just
as sthe caboose at the rear of
the train was passing over it. As Il CON
sequence the rear wheels Of the caboose
started up Maryland avenue, while the
front wheels followed the other cars ON the
side track. Before the train could be
stopped the car was derailed and went
humping along sideways for several yards,
when It struck the engine on a side track,
smashing the headlight and cowcatcher,
In the meantime the rear freight car de
rallied and was thrown against the telegraph
pole, crushing It to the ground. The
wheels passing from the ties into the cul-
vert the car was thrown over on one side,
breaking the connecting pin and becoming
detached from the train. As soon as the
accident had been discovered the train was
stopped and a large force of workmcn un-
der the supervision Of Superintendent
Sharp were set to work removing the wreck
and placing the cars again on the track,
The caboose and freight cars woro badly
damaged. No one was hurt.
John Hamilton, timer, engaged the
hack Of James Devaughn yesterday, and re-
fused to pay the bill, $3.50, when presented,
lie was driven to the statiOn-house, where
he found that he had not been overchargei,
paid the bill, and departed a sadder but
wiser man.
William Gordon, painter, reported to
| the police this morning that during last
night thieves entered his paint shop, at the
| corner of Seventh and X streets southwest,
| by breaking open the back door, and stole a
number Of brushes and buckets of paint,
Mr. John Scott, the dry goods merchant
on Seventh street, between d and Il streets
southwest is erecting an elegant residence
and store-Ioom adjoining the store he now
occupies.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-20

The Population of Washington Then
And Now 10 Provide for It,
The following interesting and practical
suggestions are found in the last number Of
B. II. Warmers Rent Es'oic EeHor. Prior
TO lsCO only about onc.ffth Of one per cont.
Of the inhabitants OF the United states were
residents Of the national metropolis, but
since then the number has increased TO q
fraction over onc.thlrd Of one per ceut.-a
very small percentage when compared with
that Of Other leading nations. In Italy
something over one per cent reside at its
capital; in Germany about y per cent. in
Austlo-lluugary ~ per cent; in France,
a; in Great Britain, 10 4-5 per ccut.
"Assuming that our population Is
doubled every twenty-five ycars-up to the
present IL has done considerably more than
this-we shall have IN 1900, fifteen years
from now, 02, IG1 sol, of whom IL is quite
safe to say, one-third Of one per cent, 3OJ
225, will reside here. IL becomes a matter
Of much interest then to inquire how will
these people be supplied with suitable
homes, TO say nothing of the yet larger
numbers that will most surely soon follow.
Within the limits Of our city as originally
laid out there were but 20, 236 building lots,
having total area of 3l,6Si, ,116 square
feet, of which probably onc-half will be
required for other uses than residences,
leaving 65,Si2, ,OSS square feet for dwellings,
which, allowing | 800 square feet for every
household Of eight members, would only
Accommodate 350,0ss persons. And when
we look beyond these limits we are sur
prised by the discovery that so little avail
able building ground really remains for
private use within convenient distance, so
much having been absorbed in providing
for the Soldiers Home, the Reform School,
the Asylum for the Insane, resting places
for the dead, places of recreation for the
living, and other objects too numerous to
mention.
Prompt measures should, therefore, be
taken to extend aud improve our streets
and avenues to meet the requirements of
after time.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-20

The following transfers Of real estate have
been recorded; Reuben d. Clark and wife
TO John Rover, part lot /, square $50, S72O;
Charles A. McEnen and wife to Joseph Nc
Pherson, lots 3 and in block B. section 3
of Buwille, $5O William ii. Clagett to
Josiah IL. Clark lots 10 to 20 Of block 20 of
Long Meadows, $500; David A. Windsor
and wife to Elmira S. Putnam, lot 13S in
subdivision of lots 10 and SO, square 1893,
$3.50; George II. Phelps to Il. i. jackson
x Co., lots 3, 4, and 6, square 295, $32, 500;
james G. Mcconnell to Frank +. May, lot
So in subdivision of lots 5, 6, 42 and 43 of
square 513, S6,5OO.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-20

The opening ball of the SWngerbuud, held
last night at the National Rifles Armory,
was a brilliant affair, and gave its members
and numerous friends welcome oppor-
tunity to participate in pleasantly inaugu-
rating the enjoyable programme of winter
entertainments always provided by its com
petent committees. The well-selected num-
bers of the dancing programme were artis-
tically executed by Donch's orchestra and
kept the capacity of the floor fully taxed to
accommodate all the dancers. Mr.. L. lie
Mour administered most ably to the CASTRO
nomical part of the evenings pleasures.
the occasion rested were: On reception,
Messrs, Charles Walter, Hon. Simon Wolf,
w. Spangler, G. Herbert and S. Sawtell;
floor committee, Messrs. Henry Meier, Otto
Eckstein, Albert Lepper, w. Berens and r,
Schneider.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-20
Visit The Bon MarCh9''
FOR LADIES.

30 doz 0button length Cashmere Jersey
Gloves, extra fine quality, in black and colors,
all sizes, at csc (Our regular stock price has
been 4Sc.)
% doz G-button length All-silk Tafctta Jer-
sey Gloves, fleece lined, in black and colors,
at 25c.
1--WE cheerfully refund money II same quail
ity can be purchased for less than isc else
where)
25 doz s-button length Cashmere Jersey
Gloves, new fall shades, in reality Il GOc glove,
our price 3jc.
80 doz Cashmere Gloves, ribbed top, finished
fingers, black and colors, at 4Sc, usually re-
tailed at 15c.
Ladies' Hand-knit silk Mittens, black and
colors, something entirely new, at Sll9 and
Sl.dS. (Alust be seen to be appreciated.
Ladies' All.wool Mittens, all colors and
sizes and excellent quality, at 2l 20 and 35c.
We Guarantee Prices.
20 doz Ladies' Fur-top Dog-skin Gloves
fleece lined, spring fastenlngs, in black and
colors, at S14S, worth 81.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-20
To order $5, pants. Eiseman, cor. 9TH & I
First Death in the Corps.

First Sergeant Robert Harris of Company
b, Washington Cadet Corps, died at his
residence, Eleventh and x streets, Wednes-
day. AS testimonial to his faithful SER
vices, and as this is the first death that has
occurred in the corps since it was
founded, the entire battalion will assemble
at the armory ON Sunday at IL o'clock and
proceed to Asbury Church to take part in
his funeral services. AT a special meeting
called last night the corps also voted TO de-
fray all expenses OF the funeral The
intcrment will be at Graccland
The Washington critic., 1885-11-20
WASHINGTON CRITIC
MEArHNR INDIClrIONs.

For the Middle Atlantic States fair
weather, slowly rising temperature, variable
winds generally, shifting to southwcstorly.
For Saturday fair weather is indicated for
the Middle, South Atlantic and Gulf states,
followed In the northern portion Of the Mid
die Atlantic states by light rains or SHOWS.
THERMOMETERS Readings.
Thermometer readings for November 20,
1895: 8 a. M, 35' .5; Z Il. H., 32' ~ II "a. m,
40o0. November lD Mean temperature,
4Oe.4; maximum, 51'.1; minimum, 4, %
mean relative humidity sl'.3; total prccipi-
tation, .Ol inch.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-20
FrlghteneA roreienera.

Two Germans, named Gustaye Shilling
and Charles Bellew, who could not speak a
word of English, stood trembling in the
prisoners dock at the Police Court this
morning. They were honest looking young
men and they Just arrived IN the city few
days ago, and running out Of funds they
slept IN barn aud were taken in for va
grancy, The Court took their personal
bonds and they were released They ran
out of court at fun speed and kept up the
pace until they were out OF sight. The oc-
currence created big laugh.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-20
FOR CHILDREN.

An elegant assortment of Cashmere Jersey
Gloves at 10, 20 and 39c.
Colored Wool Mlttens, at 10, al a3 and 20c.
1--WE invite inspection)
10 doz Dog-skin Mittens, fur tops, fleece
lined, best quality, at SJc. 1--WE consider
them cheap at S1.lg.)
Infants Wool Mittens, white and pale blue,
at u and 29c, worth 42c
The Washington critic., 1885-11-20
The Chnrges DiamisseG.

The charge against Policeman Daniel j,
Shcchan Of kissing Mrs. Julia A. Bayliss of
ID street southwest, was dismissed in the
Police Court this morning for want of
prosecution. Mrs, Bayliss swore, when
She procured the warrant that Shechan
Kissed her very much against her will She
stated this morning that Shcehan did not
kiss her, and that she was persuaded to
take out the warrant She said she would
not tell who it was who advised her to
swear out the warrant, and she did not
think anybody could make her tell.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-20

AT RUDDEN's new furniture and carpet
installment house, 932 Seventh street north
west, furniture, carpets, ruggs, mats oil
cloths, mating, baby carriages and every
thing which ahousekeeper requires to make
home pleasant and attractive are sold on
the installment plan. Call and be convinced
that he sells on easier terms and at lower
prices than any other man or firm in the
installmcBt business. Terms to suit all.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-20

Good Tcmplars' Eiection,

The Grand Lodge Of Good Tomplars have
elected the following officers for the ensu-
ing year, c, n. Whitney, G, w, G. T.; W.
r. switzler, G. w, Coun.; Miss Mollio
Bond, G. w. V. T.; j. H. Doney, G.. w.
Sec; DIR, w. e. Childs, G.. w. Treas; Rev.
l.. II. York, G. w, Chap; G. ID. Hudson,
G. W. marshal; representative TO r. w. g.
Lodge, Miss Mary IT, Calvo.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-20
Suits to order SIS and up Elseman, I & E
Goode Known Here.

Samuel d. Goode, the colored man who
was yesterday convicted in New York of
manslaughter in the first degree, is well
known among the eolored people Of this
city. lie was for number Of years In tho
employ of the late s. W, Riggs of this city.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-20
IfUSEHENTS.

ALBAuGu's "t'antasma.'
NATIONAL shadows af a Great city,
HrHzoGs-"S strangers of Paris
DME MUsEuM-"Jcsse James,
THEATRE CuNiouE- Variety.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-20
FOR GENTLEMEN.

A warm and, at the same time, dressy Glove
of Scotch Wool at 4Sc, usually sold at furnish
ing houses at Zoe.
A first-quality Scotch-wool Glove at 09c,
regular price 81.
Mems Atwood Ringwood Gloves white and
dark shades, at 5sc
25 doz Dog.skin Gloves, fur tops, fleece
lined spring fastenings at Sl.iS, regular
price 81.
The same Glove, sizes for boys, at Si.35.
25 doz Boys scotch-wool Gloves, an elegant
quality, at 25c.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-20
FruncraI OF Thonas III. marbin.

Tie funeral Of Mr.. Thomas II. Iarbin,
who died last Wednesday, took place this
morning from st. Peters Church, where
high mass was celebrated. Father Sullivan
ofllciated, The interment was at Mt, Oliyet
Cemetery The church was crowded with
the numerous friends Of Mr. Hardin.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-20

Received to-day another fine lot Of Lynn
Haven Oysters, the finest biyalves in the
world. Other delcacies In season.
Chlld's Norfolk suit, Eseman, cor. Z and e.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-20

Fresh Alderney butter, churned every
morning and delivered in J H.. "Ward''
prints, 45c. per ib. Also cottage cheese
buttermilk and sweet milk, &c, per qt
Cream, 15c. per pint.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-20
GROCERIES.

New Buckwheat,
New York state.
Maple Syrup,
From Cold Storage, Vermont.
Creamery Butter,
Extra Choice Elein and York state
CrOnberrics,
Extra Large Cape Cod.
Malaga Grapes,
Large Clusters.
Delaware Grapes,
5-pound Baskets.
Concord Grapes,
iO-pouud Baskets.
New Figs,
New Prunes,
Extra Large and Medium.
Princess Paper Shell Almonds,
3j 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.
Sugar-cured Breakfast Bacon,
Small strips.
Potato Chips,
Always Fresh and Crisp.
Mandheling Java Coffee,
Delicious.
Extra New Mackercl,
Small Packages.
Green Peas,
Extra choice. Natural color.
Fresh made Candies,
Just in.
Graham Waters,
Superior Quality.
| Preserves,
Pure Fruit and Sugar twarranted).
In pint glass Jars. 100 doz. only
$3.50 per doz Great bargain.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-20
SUITS AND OVBRCOATS,

ranging in price from $3.50 to
s2a.
The manufacture of Chill
drcn's Clothing is regarded as
higher art than the produc-
ton Of mems garments, as it
requires higher degree of skill
to produce articles to be sub
jected TO feminine approval.
Designers of Children's
Clothing command high sala-
ries, and as we avail ourselves
of the best talent in the trade,
we can show you the best re-
suits in that art.
We bought this week some.
thing desirable in the shape of
Children's Knitted Jersey
Suits, imported goods, very
handsome, dark blue and trim
med with white.
The importer lost money on
them, but that was none of our
business; SO we are Offering
them for the very low price of
So.
The demand has been very
large this season for five-dollar
suits, and in order to give our
customers extra value for their
money, we havejust concluded
the marking down of six and
seven dollar suits to five dollars,
Kilt Suits have been in un-
precedented demand this sea-
son, and the reason is plain
we never carried such pleas
ing assortment.
More of the Boys Corduroy
untearable suits this morning,
We can scarcely get enough of
them, but we will relax no eX-
ertion to obtain a supply for
our sales. We shall be busy
tomorrow and advise you to
call in the morning to get ac-
ceptable service,
(Boy's Dept. ed noor-take elevator
The Washington critic., 1885-11-20
"AIderney BARRY W agons.u

Mems Newmarket oycrcoat, Elscmon Bros
The Washington critic., 1885-11-20
Oil.
Nashington Stocks.

b. X. Plain s. Co., St. Cloud building, fur.
nishes the following oil quotations: Closed
yesterday, 1925. Opened to-day, 1071G; highest
1875; lowest, lOiy6; 21b iO5li
The Penn's Grove record., 1885-12-12
The story Of Leaves

Cheered by the song of the robin,
Kissed by the sunbeams gay,
Coaxed by the warm rain falling,
You came in the early May;
o beautiful, opening leaves.
All through the heart of the summer,
Lulled by the breezes mild,
Crept underneath your shelter
Tie ferns and the MOSES wild;
o swaying tremulous leaves.
Smiling, you watched the shadows
Cast by the moonbeams bright,
Over the sleeping flowers
Many n silent night;
o beautiful, g%listening leaves.
You've welcomed the blush of the morning
And bathed in the fresh, sweet dew,
Till, flushed with a radiance tender,
You've caught from the rainbow a hue;
o wonderful, changing leaves.
You've sighed Ger the fast fading sunset
And wept DER the Heath of the rose,
Till trembling, you cling to the branches
And shrink as the keen wind blows
o beautiful, quivering leaves.
The breath of the autumn is chilly,
And cold is the pitiless sky;
You're tossed by the wind-sprites. scornfui,
anu tuc Wllu-bliCS ny
o beautiful, quivering leaves.
On the hard, frosty ground you are lying
In masses of crimson md gold;
You have frightened the path through the
valley,
And u sad. sweet story is told;
o beautiful, dying leaves.
For the drifting snows of the winter
You are waiting all cold and still.
But -FOUR last farewell TO the summer
Still echoes from hill to mill;
o beautiful, s%addening leave
The Penn's Grove record., 1885-12-12
SENATOR MALONE AT HOME
aow he Lives, Dresses, smokes, r,c


William Malone lives in the hand.
soonest house in Petersburg, and per-
haps the finest in Virginia outside OF
Richmond. 1t stands upon Market
street, the handsome residence street in
the city. The pcron is very wide, run
ming across the front of the house. The
flight Of steps and the porch are all
paved with e~ncaustic thing, and the
ceiling of the piazza Is finished in Linz
crusta- Walton. The rooms are very
lofty and are finished in native woods,
the carving and the woodwork having
been done In New York. New York
artists also did the frescoing, which is
very fine. The main hall which IL
very large and lofty 1t leads b .ck toa
winding staircase, SLOWLY finished in
different colored woods. Upon the lett
is the large drawing room, filed with
rich furniture and costly works of art.
Among other pictures upon the wall is
Elders noted painting Of 1.-THE Battle
of the Crater" which has been made IA
mllIar to the country through photo
Graphic and other copies. Across the
ball from the parlor, and opening upon
the piazza, is the library, and back OF Il
the dining room. After the Southern
style the kitchen, servants quarters and
all pertaining to that part OF the estab-
lishment are IN q house separate from
the main building. In the ear are
lawns, fountains, Conservatives and a
large rose garden, in which Mrs. Ma
hone cultlvates scores Of varieties Of
that qneen of all flowers and brings
them to great beauty and perfection.
Malone sets a royal table and re-
ioices in rare old wines, but he is very
abstemious, eating and drinking very
little, rs III suffers from what he calls
dyspepsia. The fact that he smokes
six or eight big Perfecto cigars q day
would seem to account fer the dyspep-
STA. Senator Sherman wrested with
those Perfectos and a single n OF
them knocked him out in the first
round and sent HIM back to his own
mild brand. M.hone's personal APP
pearance has often been described, and
it is somewhat remarkable, from his
|sienderness, long beard, and some ec-
centriclties of dress. He wears q No. 5
shoe, of kid, with silk tie, and INDUCES
in ar endless variety OF embroidered
silk stockings. The bones OF his ankle
Iaad wrist are as small as those OF q
woman. He has his trowsers pleated,
or gathered in, at the w~aistband, and
his shirt cuffs are little, narrow affairs,
without buttons. / don't remember
ever to have seer him wear o waistcoat
-or s'vest," as We call it. Outside Of
the house he wears the yellow sionch
hat. and generally q short sack coat,
into which he tightly buttons his slen-
der body, including his long beard.
Malone is exceedingly fond OF and
devoted to his children. A very cute
skye dog named Biiou, that had been
given to little MISS Malone by John
MeCauIl, the theatrical manager. the
general always kept near him while MIS-.
Malone and the little girl were IN
Europe. He would miss thGt pup in i've
minutes II it got out OF his sight. he
said it made HIM feel almost as though
the little glrl were somewhere near. he
would hold the dog up to q picture OF
the daughter, and talk to the knowing
fellow about his little mistress.
The Penn's Grove record., 1885-12-12

estimated as required for all expenses
Of the Government Is 1899, $50, 552,
which is SIS, 67S, 1853 mere than the sum
called for in the estimates submitted
last year, $50,S26, ITO more than the
aggregate OF appropriations for the
present fiscal year.
William H. Vanderbilt dropped
dead at his residence in New York on
the Sth. He was in the 65th year OF
his age. His death was entirely unex-
pected, and none Of his family were
with him at the time. lie was con-
versing with Mr.. Robert Garrett, of
Baltimore, when suddenly his speech
became indistinct and he fell forward
on bis face upon the floor, killed by the
rupture of a blood vessel at the base of
the brain. 1t is the general opinion
that Mr.. Vanperbilt's death will not in
any way affect the management of the
great corporations with which he was
connected, and that it will have but
little effect upon the stock market.
Mr.. Vanderbllt's wealth was estimated
IS high as 500, 000, 600, and his income
children, eight of whom and their
mother survive him and there are nine
Teen grandchildren.
The following Representatives!have
been chosen as the Republican caucus
committegof the House: Messrs. Can
on. of Illinois, chairman. Ryan, OF
Kansas; Hepburn, of Iowa; Mckinley,
Of Ohio; Burrows, of Michigan; BIng-
iam, of Pennsylvania; Hlscock, of
New York; Djngley, of Maine; Rice,
II Massachusetts; Golf, of West Vir-
Zinia, and Joseph McKenna, of Cal
fornia.
"A bill has been introduced in the
Mexican Congress giving the President
authority to reform railway conces-
sioBs.
The bill for an injunction to restrain
he declaration of the result of the
Prohibition election in Atlanta, Geor.
ia, came up on the 9Th for a hearing
n the U. ). Court in that city. By
tgreement of all parties the hearing
vi postponed until the 18th.
The Governor of New York.has re-
fused to comply with q requisition of
lie Governor of New Jersey for the
~xtradition of Thomas Mitchell, al
edged owner of the building in Jersey
City which fell and killed four persons
N tie 26th ult.
The Daisy and Empire Flour Mills
n Milwaukee were destroyed by fire on
ne Sth. The loss is estimated at $780,
ju0- Soon after tile fire broke out in
she Daisy Mill an explosion occurred,
nJurmg four iiremen, one of them, 1t
i feared fatally