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The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-28
rx-MARsHAL HENRY HEARD FROM

Referring to the death of William
Carleton, the actor and playwright, the
New York correspondent of the st.
Louis Republican says that Carleton
did more to make Joe Emmett success.
full than probably any other man.
years, but finally fell out for good,
when Emmett came so near dying In
st. Louis u few years ago. 1T was
them says the writer" chat first
met Carleton. He and Emmett were
stopping ut the Lindcll Hotel. Joe
had been on continued spree for
some time. He had come to ST. Louis
10 fill two weeks engagement ut the
Grand Opcra-IIousc. The first week
of the engagement occurred during the
fair rendering it doubly important
that Fritz should remain sober. Garlic.
ton, who ut that time had more con-
troll OF the comedian while in his cups
than any one else was cndeayoring to
sober him up. Emmett, while walk
ing up and down the hotel corridor,
made an effort to go into the bar-room,
and in order to prevent him Carleton
had quite scufllc with him. Garlic
ton finally compromised by allowing
Joe to go in and take glass Of setter.
81 will only drink what YOU consent
to, ;" said Emmett. When they got be.
fore the bar Emmett begged aud plead
ed for Just one" drink of whisky.
Carleton was firm and refused to allow
it. Then Emmett became boistcrous and
abused his friend most roundly. Still
that availed him nothing, the bartender
refusing TO give him anything except
what Carleton might name Finally,
in despair, Emmett turned to Carleton
and said "Bill, | will give you 81, 900
if you will order me glass of
whisky" Gan right" said Carleton,
"if you want a drink that badly give
me your money and you can
take one" Emmett pulled u
huge roll from his pocket and
handed Carleton ten 500 bills. lie
then took his drink. The amount was
more than poor Carleton had had for
some time, so after getting Emmett to
his room he himself went OF and had II
big time, and he never let up until he
had spent every cent of the 81 900. He
came to his senses in II dingy saloon
somewhere up on Biddlc street. Re-
turning to the hotel he found that En-
met was lying in u critical condition ut
his sisters residence. During Emmcts
illness he felt so grateful to his sister,
who had hardly left his side night or
day, that he promised to present her
with house and lot How he kept
ispromise every knows, a9thc news
papers had lengthy stories of it at the
time. Carleton strongly urged Emmett
to fulfill his promise, which il was un-
dcrstood he was inclined to do but for
the strong opposition of his wife, who
had in the meantime become rcconcilcd
to him. When Emmett positively re-
fused, Carleton took him to task for
his ingratitude, which resulted in the
two friends quareling. For Yeas they
have not been on good terms, although
it was reported in the papers here last
spring that they had become rcconciled
and that Carleton was engaged to write
new play for Emmett. This could
hardly have been so, or he would not
have been allowed to die in dcsttu-
ton"
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The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-28

EoW THEY WERE BROKEN
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-28

To give you orr beautiful story book, "LeGenC
of Aloha" Eastmau's new perfume, Aloha.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-28

When Postmaster General Villas went
West last week, says the st, Louis
R,pu6licaa's correspondent here, he
took occasion to talk Ciyil-Seryicc
reform to some of his employees,
Soon after leaving the city, on the
B. & O, Road, he donncd Il long
linen duster and took n seat in the
mail car, whore several men were at
work, lie made himself acquainted
in few pleasant words and then pro
ceeded to ask a multitude of questions
about details of the work. lie rode
for many miles in this way, and before
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-28
rnorrs.on nrNnY's srArrr.

Situated nhOut 200 fcCt north u tho wcsD
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 u cost Of
$1,000.
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SQunres. CircIe. nnd sstnlucs.


is ON Vermont avenue, between | and X
streets northwest. The park is laid out
in concrete walks, with shady trees and
shrubbery In the centre is the bronze
statue Of Major-General James b. Nc
EMERSON, which cost S23,500, and was
ercctedby the Army of the Tennessee.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-28

on East Capitol street, one mile east of the
Capitol, is prettilylaid out In the cen
ire stands the bronze group entitled
"Emancipation,n representing Abm-
ham Lincoln, the sixteenth President
of the United States, standing by %
monolith and holding i'm his right hand
the proclamation of freedom, \ slave
kuccing at his feet with mauaces
broken, Is about 90 rise The statue
was erected hy the Western Sanitary
Commission Of St. Louis Mo-, ont OF
the funds contributed solely by enamel
potcd citizens of the uuitoi States,
declared free by the proclamation OF
,lpuury l. 1868
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-28
DUPONT CIRCLE

situated at the intersection Of Connect
cut, Massachusetts, and New llamp-
shire avenues and Nineteenth and L
streets northwest. In It is the statue Of
Roar-Admirul ;, +. Dupont in heroic
bronze It's cost was $1,000, erected
by the Government.
FRANKLIN SQUARE
is between Thirteenth and Fourteenth and
and X streets northwest. This square
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-28

IA at the intersection Of Massachusetts, and
Vermont avenues and Fourteenth
street. II contains the equestrian bronze
statue Of General George II. Thomas
erected by the Army Of the Cumbcr
lnnh al cost OF $50 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-07
Summary Eeageanes.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Aug. Summary ven
geance on murderer was taken by a mob
at Neosho, in this State, Wednesday, night.
The victim WAS Garland Mann. In Sep
TENDER of last year DR.. Chenowith, one Of
the most prominent citizens of Mcdonald
county, was murdered about o'clock at
night He was passing from his Office to
his residence, when he was assassinated. The
general belief was that the murder was the
outgrowth Of bitter political quarrel, and
suspicion conferred on Garland Mann. He
was arrested and narrowly escaped lynch
ing. He has had three trials, the jury dis.
agreeing the first time. On the second he
was convicted. The Supreme Court gave
him another trial and again the jury disa-
greed. He was in jail at Neosho awaiting
his fourth trial. At a late hour mob of
twenty-five men overpowered the jailor.
Mann had pocket knife with which he
defended himself so vigorously that they
shot him to death and left The corpse in the
jail. The mob was from the scene of the
murder near Pineville.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-07

REsToRED TO PEACTICE.-Secretary Endi-
colt revoked the order suspendng Hon. j.
Amber Smith, attorney at-aw, from prac.
ticing in the War Department., in The follow.
ing letter:
WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON CITY,
Aug. 3, 1SS5.-Gentleman: / am in receipt
of your letter of the Goth ultmo disclaiming,
on behalf of Hon. ]. Amber Smith, attor-
ney, of this city, any intention on his part to
convey to the readers Of his advertisement
that he would have assertions removed by
any improper means, and requesting sthat,
in view Of his disclaimer and his honorable
standing at the bar, the order Of the 9TH
ultimo suspendng him from further practic-
ing be revoked.
In reply beg to inform you that in view
of the fact that Mr. Smith is in good stand
ing at the bar, and has the confidence of his
brethren and the courts, and that he dis
claims all intent to convey to the readers OF
his advertisement that he would have deser.
tons removed by any improper practices,
and upon the express understanding that
the Objectionable words shall be stricken
out from bis advertisement, the order Of
July Z, 1885, that he be suspended from
practice in this department, is revoked.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
VIM. G. ENDICoTr,
Secretary of War.
Hon. JOHN BLAIR HoGE and S. c. NEALE,
Attorneys, Washington, D. G.
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cu,,,rn THE weather be favorable TO-
,,,rrow New York will thin be the scene OF
N, prsndest and mcst imposing funeral pa
,.r, aver witnessed in this country, ana
s,,, r,reJv if ever, excelled among the oider
.,o,;o,s of he earth The urial OF General
Grant will be one of the tally marks in
the history of the United States, aud, like
the other as yet few marks OF that sort, give
name and date to an epoch in the counffy's
life. 1t is to be hoped that that may be The
enoch of the eutire obliteratiGn of Ill, anu
the complete restoration of good, feeling
between the two geographical sections OF
the country, epd that General Grants de-
sire for the accomplishment of that cb]sct'
50 earnestly expressed just before his death,
NAV have the seal OF confirmation affixed 10
It by his iuueral Around his grave, and
upon equal footing, viii be assembled those
WHO wore the blue and those who wore the
gray. and the siucere hope of all the patrl-
otto citizens of the country is that with him
will be buried all that still remains OF the
bitterness of the civil war aud that the
shirt of his memorable words, Let us have
peace" may hencefor!h pervade the breasts
of all his countrymen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-07

THE OATs NINE LIvEs.-As to the popu-
lar belief that the cat has nine lives, it has
some color in the popular belief of all ages
that the cat has relations with the beings
that are called spirits, and that it haunts
the cat-slayer The nature of our minds
leads US to think more of her evil propensi
ties than her good ones, but all that runs in
popular traditions of the cat, such as steal.
ing to the cradle and sucking the sleeping
baby's breath, is ridiculously unfounded.
Chami heury says: MAN has sought the
society of the cat it is not the cat that has
sought the society of man." Chamfort
said: 1.-THE cat does not caress us, it caresses
itself on u.s." 1t is of mysterious, digni6ed,
self-contained nature, counting no notice,
revealing no emotion, receiving all atten.
ton as a just tribute to merit, submissive to
no chastisement, digni6edly resenting all
abuse, having the courage of entire conf.
dence in ability to take care of itself, and as
lmpassive and imperturbable as sphinx,
which has created the belief that it is be-
ing OF mysterious and occult knowledge.
Thus this creature bears double charac-
ter-one as familiar household animal.
with propensity for mice, canary birds
and such small deer; the other as a mystic
rious being, having strange relations to
spirits of good and bad, to witches and to
fate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-07

The BABooN AND THE KITTEN.-Dr. AL.
fred E. Brehm tells the following in the
Popular Science Monthly: l took one of
these baboons-it was female-along to
my home in Germany, because she had al
ways proved to be of extraordinary saga
city, and actually exhibited far greater in
telligence than the average of the country
women OF Thuriugia. where l was living.
Apes in general are like other creatures, pro-
viding they submit to their caressing and
fondling. My baboon at first concentrated
her tenderness upon the children of the
village, but, to her great sorrow, found
no reciprocity. Then she turned to cats
and dogs, aud leased and tormented
them in every way. A bright pussy, which
the most of the time she carried in her arms,
was tired one day Of her company and at
tempted to escape. The ape strongly OBJ
iected, and the kitten, in its struggle,
scratched her on the shoulder Gravely the
babboon seized one of the paws of her pet,
examined it carefully, and finding, probs-
bly,, the sharp claws a dangerous super fluffy
in so small being, Bit them all off, one by
one.
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>aS}l9g' *
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
The Remains in the New York City Hall

NEW YORK, August 7-Wben the City
Hall gates were shut at one o'clock this
morning and when the shuttle of footsteps
had ceased the undertakes and embalmers
came. The face Of Gen. Grant was scanned
by them through the double plates of glass.
Thus the undertaken observed that dust had
settled upon the lower plate of glass and
he removed the top plate that the other
might be cleaned. Surprise was expressed
that such an accumulation of dust should
have been possible through the fine close
joints made by the closing of the surface
plate. The glass was cleaned and polished
anew, the top plate replaced and the lids of
the casket fastened down. The royal pur-
pie velvet that covers the casket had be-
como dusty with the rising particles from
all the shuffling of the thousands past it
through the day. Carefully it was brushed
and cleared of dust. Many hands during
the day had touched the silver rails and
moist palms had felt the mountings. There
we're stains upon each because of the fact.
These were removed, the metal inishings
polished brightly and the undertakers and
others went away. When the gates were
opened this morning crowd as great, if
not greater, than that of yesterday began
surging through the hall to view the re-
mains. The constant and rapid passing of
people made Capt Mills, who was stationed
at the right Of the casket, dizzy and the air
was dense with the breath Of hundreds in
all ranks Of life. The last fact was an i'm
portant element in the cause which at length
rendered the officer sick and faint. A
brother officer observed that Capt. Mills
had grown CHASTITY pale and he was sum-
moned from his post. He had scarcely left
there when he tainted and was carried to
the officers quarters up stairs. In purer
air and quiet the officer soon recovered how
ever, and later in the day again went on
duty. Inspector Steers this morning states
that be has orders to close the gates at one
o'clock to night and be states that the re-
mains will then be turned over to the un
dertakers and the public will not again be
permitted to see the remains. At noon the
line had extended up Broadway above Leo
nard street and up TO that hour 35 600 per
sons had viewed the remains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-07
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Grand Army Posts of Baltimore are
in favor of 100000 monument to General
Grant at Washington, D. c.
Over 300 replies from milling correspond
ents in Kansas, Illinois, Indiana, and Mis-
souri, in relation to the wheat crop of 1885,
published by the St. Louis Globe Democrat,
report the yield as generally small.
Thomas D. Prentss, a youth of twenty
four, vas recently married at Acala, Fla,
to the widow of the late Dr. H. Butt, who is
yereing upon eighty. Mrs Prentiss, by the
death of her former husband, IS entitled to
an estate estimated at $1,000
CARRIE Barehead, a young Creek outlaw,
was executed at Eufaula, Indian Territory,
on Tuesday, in Indian fashion, being shot to
death while seated in his coffin by the Creek
Light Horse Guards Carpie was is years
old, and had murdered an entire family, and
recently murdered preacher.
Lieut.. "A. w. Greely's four mounths' leave
of absence has been extended one month
and twenty days on account of sickness.
Lieut.. Greedy is in Massachusetts His
physical condition has caused his friends
apprehepsion that he will not recover hl3
health. Since his return from the Arctic
regions he has had the appearance of an in
valid, and has not gained the strength that
it waa hoped he would. He will not 60 TO
Europe because Of lack of means.
Emperor Francis Joseph and Empress
Eliza beth arrived at Gastein yesterday even
ing. Emperor William received them at the
entrance Of the Badenschloss with greetings
of affection, kissing tho Austrian Emperor
three times. William were an Austrian
uniform and Francis Joseph wore Prus.
sian uniform. The town was illuminated
and was thronged with people heartily
cheering the Emperors. The aged Kaiser
has recovered from his recent illness, and
at present displays wonderful vigor for
person of his age He takes long walks in
public every day.
As the young daughter OF Daniel Powell,
q farmer of CORTLAND, Westminster county,
New York, was passing along the country
road near the village of Crotch Landing,
she was seized by two tramps. They stilled
her cries with their hands and carried her
into neighboring thicket. After accomp.
fishing their foul purpose, the two villains
fed. The girl soon recovered conscious
ness and gave the alarm. A number OF
citizens started in pursuit The deputy
sheriff of Peekskil arrested one of the as
sailants The capture Of the other is regard
ed as certain. The greatest excitement pre-
walls, and threats of lyncbing are made.
The prisoner is under strong guard for
protection. Miss Powell is very i'll.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-07
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The republicans of the Williamsburg dis.
trict have nominated Dr.. Richard Wise,
brother of John 8. Wise, for the House of
Delegates.
A crowd Of people from Appomattox
Court House assembled yesterday morning
and draped the house in which Gems. Grant
and Lee signed the terms Of surrender in
April, 1865, in mourning.
A special from Goodson announces that,
at an election held there yesterday, the
citizens, by almost unanimous vote, decided
to subscribe 5000 towards building the
South Atlantic and Ohio Railroad, line
from Bristol and Goodson, through the
Southwest Virginia coal lads, to the Ken
lucky State line.
William Parks negro residing in Am
herst county, has been arrested on the
charge OF starving his children TO death.
Within the past Eve months four Of Parks
seven children have died, and the remain.
ing three, it is charged, are emaciated from
want of food, the father not only refusing
to provide for them, but prohibiting the
neighbors from giving them tocd. 1t is
charged further that Parks wants to marry
again, and that the woman he aspres to
win refused to accept him while ho had so
many children. Considerable excitement
prevails in the ueighborhood.
The Sixth South Carolina and number
of mem bers of the Twelfth South Carolina
regiments, confederate veterans, with the
Gordon Light Infantry of that State, arrived
at Richmond yesterday morning on visit
to the battle field OF Seven Pines. They
were met by committee of the Chamber
of Commerce, detachment of +. E. Lee
Camp of Confederate Veterans and the
Richmond Light Infantry Blues. The Wis.
itors number about $50. After breakfast
they took train for the Seven Pines battle
field, where the annual reunion was held,
General John Bratton. the first colonel OF
the Sixth regiment, delivering the address.
The visitors returned to Richmond in the
evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-07

GENERAL MAHoNE, that is his organ,
which expresses nothing that does not re-
ceive bis approval, says, "Mr. Wise has per-
sonally informed Senator Riddleberger that
his inactivity will matter great DEAL" If
that be so, Mr.. Wise is even less admiia-
bile man than his enemies say he is, for lie
told newspaper interviewer that Senate r
Riddleberger's inactivity "wouldn't matter
much" But the differences between Ma
honeites are matters which only concern or
interest themselves. Nobody else mines
what they say about or how they act toward
each other or any body else.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-07
CUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS NOTICE.
THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL AT FARM
VIII VTpIJNJA

WILLIE VIRGINIA.
The Superintendent of Schools in Alexandra
county, hereby gives notice that on WEDNES-
DAY, the 18th day of August, inst, at 10 a. m
at the Columbia school house in Arlington dis
trict he will be prepared to examine for said school
such candidates rs may present themselves This
school is for wbitc girls. They must DO at least
] g years Of age, and must pass an examination
not very difficult this year in Arithmetic Gcogra.
ply, Grammar, &c. The purpose of the school is
to train the young ladies for teachers of the public
schools Of the State and they must promise To
teach public schools for two years after graduating
if opportunity offers. There is no charge for ruj-
tion, but the pupil must pay for board, 81 to 81
per month. washing, &c, and extra for Music
French. Parents are cordially invited to send
their daughters for examination. The school has
proved a SUCCESS, and it will be esteemed grca,
honor for young lady to have graduated fron.
this school.
would also give notice. that the examination
for teachers in the district schools will be held
under the new Law, viz For Jefferson district,
on Monday, August TO- at RufTner school house
For Washington district, at Carnc school house
on Wednesday, August 18th, and for Arlington
district, on Wednesday, August 18th. at each
place at 10 a. m and only dag will be allowed
at each place.
Applicants must bring their own materials 70!
the examinations
au7-3t A. r. GRUNWELL, Supt.
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EVERY BODY tall familiar with General
Mahone's history knows that he long since
adopted the rule or ruin policy; but until his
present campaign it was not known that
his effrontery, audacious as that is, wss
barefaced enough to avow that policy. He
now has no hesitancy in saying that he
would rather the State be blotted out than
that the democratic ticket should be elected.
Fortunately for the State and her interests,
the Generals wishes, now that there is no
federal administration to throw lis whole
weight in his favor, have ceased to be of
much consequence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-07

A CoLoRED preacher in Stanton says
the Malone ticket "suits ninet? nine and
half O. every one hundred colored voters IN
Virginia" white M"honeite, writing from
Soutbamp ton county, says the 'colored vote
in the second and fourth congressional dis
tricts of the State will be solid" Yes, the
color line is again drawn. Well, so be it.,
for so much the better will It be for General
Lee. There are more white than co'ored
people in the State, anu if all the latter vote
one way, they may rest assured that win
but few exceptions all the former Will vote
the other. So good republican as Senator
jones, says, this (alluding to the national)
is white mans government" and no true
white son of Virginia, native or adopted,
republican or democrat, wants any other
sort of government in his own State.
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COMMUNICATED

Toll THE BELLs.-It is due to the mag
nanimity of Gen. Grant in the hour of his
triumph that men like Underwood did not
have an opportunity of cruelty prosecuting
our best and bravest citizens, and to his
sense Of justice while President, that we
were spared long years of carpetbag rule
The tribute to his memory requested by the
recent town meeting-the tolling of all the
bells from - to ! o'clock to-morrow-is o
small one, and it is hoped that none will be
silent. Don't be afraid of little trouble.
CITIZEN
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Raunion of Ez.Confederates.

GALVESTON, Tex, Aug. IA special to
the News from Greenville, Tex, says: at a
reunion of OK confederate soldiers here yes
terday, it was estimated that 900 veterans
and others wero on the grounds. Gen. Ross,
of Roas's Brigade was orator of the day.
He alluded to the fact that thousands Of
crippled old confsderates were begging
from door to door, while 100, 900 federal SOL
ders were drawing pensions. AT the close
of the address resolutions of coincidence for
The family of the late General Grant were
passed.