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The Washington critic., 1885-08-01
The In fantry's Excursion.

The excursion OF the Washington
Light Infantry Corps to Marshall Hall
last evening was in every respect most
decided success. The steamers Cor
coran and Arrowsmith, which had been
engaged for the occasion, departed
crowded to their full capacities with
pretty young ladies and their escorts.
The sail down the river was
delightful, and the dancing and
other amusements afforded on the
ground were heartily enjoyed. The
committee in charge Of the arrange
ments seemed determined that the en-
ioyment should be for all, and that
their efforts were successful was fully
attested by the manner in which the
merry gathering were 10th to leave the
scene of gayety when signaled aboard
for the home journey.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-01

The following officers were duly elect
ed at the regular meeting of ID. p. lIol-
loway Lodge, No. Is, last evening: p.
W. g. r., Oliver Shaw; w. G. H., Geo.
NJ. White; w. V. r.. Ada Ilollidge; II.
s., James f. Frost; +. s. Pavton Cow
ling; w. r., Annie Silby; w. C., Au-
gustus Roberts; w. NJ, j. j. Coulter;
w. |. g., Mrs. j. Tiller; w. o. g., A.
NJ. Dewey, orgahist, Clara IIollidge;
assistant recording secretary, Lille
Dom; supports, Lucy Niedicldt and
Mrs. Gleason. The following pro-
gramme was presented for the good of
the order: Organ solo, Mrs. II. f.
Hagey; duet, f. G. lIelmick aud Miss
Ada Iollidge; remarks, MIR. Gourley;
selection by Holloway Quartet; recita-
ton, Miss Annie Sibly; reading, Mr..
Benz amin Swan; duet, Mr., and Mrs. s.
X. Young.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-01

Colonel Thomas Y. Field has been
granted twenty days leave from the
League Island Navy-Yard from Au-
gust 9th, and Captain John II. Higbee,
commanding the guard at the yard
here has his leave for month
amended to take effect from August
10th. Captain Woodhall S. Schenck,
assistant quartermaster, has been
ordered from Philadelphia August 9th
to San Francisco, to establish and
take charge Of a clothing depot there.
First Lieutenant Leroy G, Webster is
granted one months sick-leave.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-01
Fined for Careless Driving.

A white man named ". w. Dorsey
was run over by horse attached to a
carriage driven by Mr.. j. B. Sutphen, a
real estate agent, at the corner of Tenth
street and the Avenue, last night. Or
ficer Byrnes removed Dorsey to the
Emergency Hospital, where it was
found his wounds were slight.
Mr.. Sutphen was charged in the Po-
lice Court this morning with assault.
The defendant stated that his horses
were spirited animals and he could not
hold them.
THAT very fact" said Judge Mills,
"puts the owner on his discretion and
he is bound to exercise more thin ordi
nary caution.' A fine of $50 was i'm
posed
The Washington critic., 1885-08-01
Excursion 10 virginia Reach.

Although it Is comparatively new
resort, Virginia Beach has gained a
wonderful hold on the affections of the
people. The temperature there is al.
ways so delightful, the surf is so inyig.
Grating, the air is so bracing, that the
place has shot into great popularity
Attention is called to the advertisement
OF the excursion given by Captain
Anderson this evening to this re ort. A
special train will be run from Norfolk
Mattresses will be furnished free on the
boat TO those who cannot get state.
rooms, A room will be provided fol
ladies having no room.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-01
Quarterly Election.

At the quarterly meeting Of the Co
lumbia Lodge, "a, /. o. G. r., the fol-
lowing officers were elected to serve for
the ensuing term: w. G. r., f. A. Won
Tagen; w. V. G. r., Ida Matthews; c.,
William ii. Gaines, II. S., f. X. Ward;
f. S., j. $. Wright; treasurer, Mary
sibley; W. NJ, Charles Collier; /. G.,
Ella Lake; o. G., j. A. Minor; repre-
sentatives to Grand Lodge, William c..
Allison, j. $. Wright, II. A. von Togen.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-01

The following marriage licenses have
been issued Ferdinand Seals and
Hannah Nelson, Hannibal Diggs and
Elizabeth Franklin, both OF Prince
Georges County, Nd.
Virginia Johnson, by bill in equity
against George ii. Baldwin, prays that
he be enjoined from what is known as
Hamilton road, in the county, and
which is right of way to the defend
ants farm, and which it is claimed Is a
public road.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-01
Assaulted His Wife and Mother.
in-LaW.

Patrick Harris, savage-looking
young colored man, was in the dock at
the Police Court to-day for assaulting
his wife and his mother-in-law. Sophia
Harris, his wife, stated that he
kicked her in the breast and severely
injured her. The mother-in-law showed
a bruise on the side of her head which
he inflicted. A sentence of thirty days
in each case was imposed.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-01
THE COURTS.

POLICE CoURr-Judge Mills.--John Jones,
petit larceny: continued. James Burgess,
keeping dangerous dog, nole prosecuted
Maria Jackson, threats personal bonds to
keep the peace. William Ellis, assault; col
lateral forfeited. Gabriel Edwards, assault;
do. Joseph Jenkins and Date Price, atfray
s. or fifteen DAYS each. Jos. Thclon, threats
1.-TWO cases); $500 bonds in each case TO keep
the peace for six months. Robert May lar
ceny from the person; grand Jury.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-01
Tho .'Suapper'' I'm Court.

Robert Ray, alias Snapper" was
held for the grand jury by Judge Mills
to-day for larceny from the person in
stealing n watch from William Wilson,
a colored man, who was sleeping on a
porch on Market street, West Washing
ton. this morning.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-01

ARRIVAL of Trains at Baltimore &
Potomac Depot by Baltimore 81 Poto-
mac IL. X.
From BOStOn-2:15 p. m.
From Ne,O York and Phiiddelphia-525, 8:05
and 1850 a. m; 140, 2;15. 4;05
7:lO and 1910 p. m.
from BdNimOre-G:3O, 800, $40, $50, 9:25
and 1850 a. m; l;4O, 2:15, 405,
$780, 7:10, 8 and 1910 p. IN.
From Chicago, 81. Louis and Cincinnati
G:3O and 9:25 a. m; $3.50 and 8
p. IN.
From AnnapOlis-S:40 a. m; 2:l5 and $50
From BmBalo, Elnira and HmrisJwg-9;25
a. III. and SPIN.
by Alexandria a. Fredericksburg, and
Alexandria ~ Washington R. II.
From Alerdndrid-121O, G:O5, 8, 10, 1910, a.
nj !, 800, 3:23, GlO, 7.O5 and
ll;35 p, IN.
Mount Vernon and Marshall Hall.
Sepeah Street Wharf (steamer Corcoran)-
Leavesa at 10 a. IN. daily. Arrive
p, III,
Lower Cedar Point.
Steamer Armenid-Leaves at 0 q. m. daily,
except Saturday.
Chapel Point (Potomac River).
Steamer George LdU-leaves at S:l5 n. m,
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday
ana Saturday-arriye9'3Op, IN,
Glymont.
Steamer Mary Washington -Leavesa at 8 a. M,
Saturdays returning at Gp. m
The Washington critic., 1885-08-01
IrrepressibIe Appetites for Water.
mellon

James, Berry and George Cook, two
colored boys, we're before Judge Mills
this morning for stealing large water
mellon from the store OF j. A. Blair,
llGS Sixteenth street. Berry got sixty
days and Cook fifteen days in Jail.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-01
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

For the Middle Atlantic states light local
rains. followed by fair weather, nearly sta
tionary temperatures light variable winds.
For Sunday. y.-Generally fair weather Is IN
dcated for the Atlantic states, with nearly
stationary temperature
The Washington critic., 1885-08-01
Died.

GORMAN.-On the morning of August l,
John j. German, in the 49th year of his age
Funeral will take place from his late resi-
dence, No. 30 Massachusetts avenue north
west Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
a,S5aTHE COMRADES OF MEADE POST
yN} No. b, q. a. r., are notified to attend
the funeral of our late comrade, John H
Parker, from Grand Army Hail. corner 9TH
and l. sts., on Sunday, Aug 2, at y. m.
JOHN B. DOWD,
Post Commander.
j. w. CONARD, Adiutunt. 1t
The Washington critic., 1885-08-01
No CHANGE In Weather.

The Signal Office authorities say there
are no indications of any decided
change OF temperature for the next
twenty-four or forty-eight hours.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-01
Hotel Directory.

Ebbitt House. corner 1lth and i streets.
ST. James Hotel, 9th st. and Pcnna. ave.
Harris House, Pcnua. ave, near lith ST.
clinton House, 9TH and streets.
IOsnknm 1n2H \ Street northwest.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-01
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Tins OH Monmouth.


On the race to-day at Monmouth the
winners should be about as follows /:
For the first race, either Preci0sa or
Long Stop; for the second race, st. Au-
gustlne or Richmond; for the third race,
Barnes or Tecumseh; for the fourth
race, Sutler IT Detective; for the fifth
race, either Error or Bob Cook.
Brighton races are hard to pick, but
they should come out something like
this: For the first race, Harry Morris
or Barney Aaron; for the second event,
Commander or Short Cake; for the third
race, Chill or Montauk; for the fourth,
Shelby, Barnes, or Wandering; for the
fifth, Lizzie Walton or EmigTant; for
the last race, Three Cheers.
The selections of the New York
Times are as follows:
For the first race Herbert should
win and Panique get the place.
Second race-Iong Stop should be
first, with Preciosa and Kalula close up.
Third race-Katrine should Iepeat
her victory Of Thursday, with Exile and
Richmond close up.
Fourth race-l.ouisette first, Barnes
second.
Fifth race-Sutler first, with Tattler
and Avalon close up.
Sixth race--rorpedO TO win, and
Peter l.. or Error second.
Bicycle Races.
The bicycle tournament and races at
Athletic Park This afternoon promise to
be highly interesting. The principal
races will be one and fige.mile race
between Mile. Louise Armaindo, the
champion female bicyclst of the world,
who will ride her bicycle against Harry
Higham, the long-distance champion OF
the world, on a tricycle.. w. r.. Crist
OF this city, will attempt to lower the
worlds half-mile record of lac l-5.
The referee is l.. w. Seely, captain
Capital Club; judges, Rudolph Kaull-
mann and Francis ii. Noyes; timer,
Max HNnsmann, and starter, III. S..
Owen. The entries and handcaps in
the third race--tO be run in TWO mile
heats to-day and Monday--are as fol-
lows: Seufferle, scratch, pink and
black Sutherland, 6 seconds, purple /;
Snodderly, 10 seconds, green; Brown,
6 seconds, orange, and Burnett, IL sec.
onds, brown. The races begin at 5
O'Clock.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-01

NLEGANf CABINET PHOTOS, $3.50 PER
IA dozen; always successful with children;
rapid process; see specimen. Lardner 1927
Ia ave, over Nogt's. aul -:'t*
The Washington critic., 1885-08-01
FOR SALE AND RENT.
EAy. ESTATE BULLETIN

THO5. L. WAGGAMAN, Ol7 + street.
Changes made Wednesdays and Saturdays J
THREESTORY BRICK AND FRAME HOUSES
EOR EAIE-
The Washington critic., 1885-08-01

Fresh Alderney butter, churned every morn
ing and delivered in u ID. Ward" prints, 35c.,
per ID. Also cottage cheese, buttermlk and
sweet milk, DC per at, Cream, l5c per pint.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-01

w ASTED-AN INTELLIGENT SINGLE COL.
ored lady TO act as housekeeper; one that
uhderstands music preferred. address Karl
Kruger, Critic once aul .:}t*
The Washington critic., 1885-08-01
FINANCIAL.
Now York Stock Market.

The following have been furnished by j.
Vance Lewis, broker, southwest corner Eighth
and + streets:
NAME o. 2Jb ii NAME o, 21b
The Washington critic., 1885-08-01

EOR sALE--TWOSTORY BRICK DWELL
ing, rooms and bath room on 1st st II e.
Tor 800, on easy terms. Another, same To-
~ Rutherford au1 y3t*
The Washington critic., 1885-08-01

WILL YOUNG LADY OCCUPYING SEAT
A., No 27 second row orchestra circle at
AlDaugli,s Thursday night, who noticed young
man Whlle talking TO a gentleman, send him
her address. Romeo, Critic onice nn1 -3tt
The Washington critic., 1885-08-01

b. X. Plain & Co., st. Cloud building, fur
nishes the following oil quotations: Closed yes
terday, 9S16 Opened to-day, 0SH; highest,
999s, lowest, 9SI9; 2:20,. ,.9SM,
Washington Stocks.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-01
THE TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
Ways and Hours of Getting in and Out
of Washington.

DEPARTURE of Railroad Trains from
Baltimore a. Potomac Depot, Sixth and
The Washington critic., 1885-08-01

A YOUNG MAN DESIRES TO RENT A FUR
-, ,nlshed room convenient TO new Pension
changedi address Alone, Critic olfice. u1-3tv
FOR SALE-A VIOLIN MADE IN GRE.
mona, Italy, in 1917; can be seen at 3603
Ostn NV. au1-3t#
The Washington critic., 1885-08-01

Eastern League.
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KENNEBEC COUNTT.-Tn Court of Probate
held at augusta, on the fourth Monday Of July
1885.
MARY j. sTARBIRD, widow of Isaac s,arbird
ANx late of Litchfeld, in said county, dece asea,
having presented her application foe allowance out
of the personal estate OF said deceased:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully. in the KenneDec Journal printed
in Augusta In said county. that all persons interest
ed may attend at a Probate Court to be held at Au
gusta. on the fourth Monday of August next, and
show cause, any they have, why the prayer Of said
petition should not be granted.
H. 5. WEBSTER, Judge.
Attest: HOWARD OWEN, Register. wsw3Is
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KENNEBEC CoUN7Y-m coar. of Probate

KENNEBEC COUNT PIN Court Of Probate.
held at augusta. on the fourth Monday of
July, 1885.
CAkAH 4. MELVIN, widow of James z. Melvin,
y late Of Windsor. in said county. deceased. hav.
ing presented her application for allowance out Of
the personal estate Of said deceased:
ORDERED. That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully In the Kennebec Journal printed
ested may attend at a Probate Court 10 be held at
Augusta. on the fourth Monday of August next,
and show cause, nany they have, Why the prayer Of
said petition should not be granted.
HIS. WEBSTER, Judge.
Attest +HowARD OwRx, Register. w3wSis
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and no summons to appear against the
criminals reached him from any quarter.
Rather mystified by this, he went to the
local superintendent and asked for coun-
sci. The superintendent looked grave,
but simply promised to make inquiries.
and communicate their result. The next
day man walked into the shop, and in
quired for Mr. Glister. That gentleman
confessing his identity, the stranger gave
his name as Green of Scotland Yard. To
him Mr.. Glister recounted the nefarious
deeds of the rural dean and his nephew,
and the acts of Inspector Roberts.
"There is no such name at Scotland
Yard, sir. It's pretty plain. He was one
of the gang-a confederate -
Mr.. Glister staggered as if Green had
shot him.
"But why ?" he asked, "why was he
wanted9 They had the goods. and were
going away with them when he entered"
"Ye-es," said Green thoughtfully.
You didn't happen to leave 'em all
together in the shop. did you?"
Mr.. Glister confessed that he had done
so, and gave his reason.
"Have you missed anything-anything
more mean, than the man Roberts took
away with him ?'
Yes; six rings and brooch. Icouldn't
think what could have become of them.
Pm sure they were not among the pur-
chases. Here is the note. But see it all
now"
"Well, Mr.. Glster, of course the Yard
will do all that's possible. know the
man with the scar on his cheek, and
dare say some of our men may know the
other two. Well do all we can-you may
depend on that; but I'm afraid you'll
never see your jewels again"
And. indeed, he never did !-Household
Words.
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Listen to Your Wife.
The Manchester GUARDIAN, June sth, 1888, says:
At one of the

The Manchester GUARDIAN, June sth, 1888, says:
At one of the
"Windows'
Looking on the woodland ways! With
clumps of rhododendroms and great masses
Of May blossome!!! "There was an inter-
esting group.
1t included one who had been "Cotton
spinner" but was now so
Paralyzed!!!
That he could only bear to lie in a reclin.
ing position.
This refers to my case.
was Attacked twelve years ago with
''Locomoter Ataxy"
paralytic disease OF nerve 6bre rarely ever cured
and was for several years barely able to get
about.
And for the last Eve years not able to al
tend to my business, although
Many things have been done for me.
The last experiment being Nerve stretching.
Two years ago WAS voted into the
Home for Incurables! Near Manchester,
in MAY, 1882.
l am no advocate; "For anything in
the shape of patent Medicines?
And made many objections to my dear
wite's constant urging to try Hop Btters, but
finally to pacfy her
Consented!l
had not quite finished the first bottle
when felt change come over me. This
was Saturday, November Sd. On Sunday
morning felt so strong l said to my room
companions, II was sure could
walk,
So started across the floor and back.
hardly knew how TO contain myself. 1 was all
over the house | am gaining strength each day
and can walk quite safe without any
"StckI"
Or support.
am now at my own house. and hope soon to be
able to earn my own living again. / have been a
member of the Manchester
"Royal Exchange"
For nearly thirty years, and was mos. heartily
congratulated on going into the room on Thursday
last. Very gratefully yours, JOHN BLACKBURN,
MANCHESTER (Eng.) Dec. "a, 1888.
Two years later am perfectly well.
~ None genuine without bunch of green Hops
on the white label. Shun all the vile, poisonous
stuff with Hop" or "Hops" in their name.
augldeod&wlm
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NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, That the sub.
IN scriber has been duly appointed Executor Of
the last will and testament of
MARIA L. BRAGDON, late of Monmouth
undertaken that trust BY giving bond Is the Law
directs. All persons, therefore, having demands
against the estate Of said deceased are desired to
exhibit the same for settlement, and all indebted
to said estate are requested to make immediate pay.
ment to CHARLES b. BRA0DON
July "a. ~. W9w9is
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STATE OF MAINE.

Of MAINE.
SOMERSET, ss.-COurt of County Commissioners
August Term, A. ID. 1856.
Upon the foregoing petition, satisfactory evidence
having been received that the petitioners respon
sible and ought TO be heard touching the matter set
forth in their petition, 1t Is ORDERED, that the
County Commissioners meet at Colby's Hotel In
Moose River Plantation, on Tuesday, Oct 9Th. A.
1885, at ten O'Clock A. NJ, and thence proceed to
view the route mentioned in said petition; and at
the same p ace and on the same dal at O'Clock r.
M hearing Of the parties wi be had at said Hotel
and such further measures taken in the premises as
the Commissioners shall judge proper. And the
owners of said township being unknown, 1t Is fur.
ther ORDERED that notice Of the time, place and
purposes OF the COMMISSIONER meeting aforesaid,
be given TO all persons and corporations interested,
by publishing an atested copy OF the petition afore-
said with this order Their, on six weeks successfully
In the kennebec Journal, public newspaper print.
ed at Augusta in Kennebec County, by the printer,
to the State Gas per Sec. ~, Chapter IS, K 81 the
last publication of the to be at least thirty
days before the time appointed for said view. that
all interested may then appear and be heard they
think proper.
Attest: L. II. WEBB, Clerk.
true copy Of the Petition and Order of Court
thereon.
w6ws2 Attest: L. II. WEBB. Clerk.
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County Road, Washburn to Portag,
Lake, Aroostook County.

To the Honorable County Commissioners Of Aroos
took.
The undersigned, citizens and tax payers of said
county, respectfully represent that a county way
from Farnhams Mil in Washburn, on lot No. IS, in
said County. westerly to the east line of Toa nship
No. ID, in the 4th Range (wade Plantatien) thence
westerly across said Township to the west line there
OF, and thence continuing westerly across Township
No. Is in the 5th Range, to the west line thereof
and thence continuing westerly a part of
Township No. 10 in the 9th Range portage Lake
Portage Lake in said township, by the most feasible
route; would be great public convenience for the
use of said county.
laid out. F.L.FARNHAM
March IL, 1885. and others.
AROOSTOOK, S., Court Of County Commission.
ers, July Term, 1885:
On the foregoing petition, the Commissioners
being satisfied that the petitioners are responsible
and that an inquiry into the merits is expedicn, il
is Ordered, That thirty days notice be given that
the Commissioners will meet on Thursday, Oct. I,
lse5at 10 A lat said Farnhams Mills in Washburn
and hear all parties interested in said road, and
proceed TO view the route above described. And i'm.
mediately alter said view further hearing will be
had at the dwelling house of Jarvis Hayward in
Portage Lake Plantation. Said notice to
be given by posting up attested copies
Of said petition and this order in three public places
IN each OF said towns, and plantations, Washburn,
ade, and Portage Lake. and by serving one upon
the clerk Of each, the owners OF said township No.
Is In the 5th Range, being unknown to the Com
missioners; and by publishing the three success
sive weeks in the Aroostook Republican, newspaper
published at Carbon, in said county, and six succs
s,ve weeks In the Kennebec Journal the state paper,
the last publication and said service and to be
at least thirty days before said meeting that all par.
ties interested may then and there attend and be
heard. If hey see 1T.
Attest :-RANsOM NORTON. CLERK.
true copy Of petition and order.
Attest :-RANSOH NORTON, Clerk
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NOTICE..

MOOSE RIVER, May 30. 1885,
To the Honorable the County Commissioners in
and for the County Of Somerset
The undersigned, citizens of the plantation OF
Moose River would respectfully represent that pub
lie convenience and necessity require the location of
a county road. beginning at point on the county
road near Cyrus Newton's dwelling house, thence
running westerly, crossing Sandy stream, to point
near Philander Newtons dwelling house We re.
spectfuly petition your Honors view said location
and take such further action as public enience
and necessity require.
PH1LANDER NEWTON and others.
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Health

is impaired good cathartic medicine may
aid you. Miss NJ. Boyle, Wilkesbarre, Pa,
writes: ~ use no other medicine than
Ayers Pills. They are all that any one
needs" DR.. w. j. Talbot, Sacramento.
CAL, writes: "The curative virtues of
Ayers Pills commend them to all judi
cious practitioners" DR.. Charles Alberts,
Horizon, Wis, writes: last year pro-
cured from you the formula of Ayers
Pills, and have since prescribed them with
decided benefit" No poisonous drugs are
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Good

health depends largely on the condition Of
the liver. This organ is easily affected
because of its sluggish circulation. When
it becomes disordered, stagnant blood
accumulates in its venous system, causing
it to discharge inert or bad bile. Many
forms of disease result from its imperfect
action, which deranges all the digestive
and assimilative organs, and, through
these, impairs almost every function OF
mind and body, There is no
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ROCkIAND Me.)
COMMERCIAL COLLEGE,

The largest and best In the State. Facilities
unsurpassed. AL Business and Academic branches
taught Next School year begins Monday,
Sept. 9th. Send for circulars. iulylsdkVlm