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The Washington critic., 1885-10-20

A terrible charge of immortality was
brought before the Police Court this morn
ing. An unprepossessng colored man of
middle age was behind the bars and charged
in conjunction with two colored girls
named Martha Tyler and Maria johnson,
IA and 16 years old, respectively, with be-
ing vagrants. Ofllcer LOTUS testified to
arresting them all sleeping in a woodshed
on Maryland avenue southwest last night.
The Washington critic., 1885-10-20

ArAueH's- Frank Mayo In "Nurdock.'
NATioNAts-Jamcs u .NCill In Monte CrlStO.'
TuEp's-"A Tin soldier
itnzoG's-Bary and Fay In Irish Aris-
tOputy.'
TnEkrur CoNiQuE-Alicc oates In LA Mas.
cote" -
DNx MrsErM-stcrhcns and Gray in with.
The Washington critic., 1885-10-20
0narreI Almond nInIsing Cofree.

Wm. Brown, for scalding another colored
man named Elijah Tobzer with two gallons
Of boiling water, was assessed 800 or three
months. They were employed at Jarvis
confectionery store, and the row began
about making coffee. The lie passed and
Brown threw the hot water on Tobzer, burn
ing him IN frghtful manner. lie noted
on appeal.
The Washington critic., 1885-10-20

The following have been accepted as
talesmen to I'LL vacancies in the panel Of
jurors for the Circuit Court, division No, Il;
Joseph NJ. Jackson, Abraham d. Levi
Theo. G. Barber, Paul d. Connor, John W.
Dyer, w. X. Keyworth, S. l.. Kearney,
John II. Furgerson, Albert G. Hall, j,
Mol. Hollingsworth and james u. Weelen
The Washington critic., 1885-10-20
Johnson,s. Thirteentb ana 10.

Very choice lot of fine Norfolk oysters
lfor steaming) just arrived; also the famous
East Rivers, Blue Points and other fine
grades for half shell, and the real Saddle
Rock for roast, in shell, broil or toast,
single fried, &c, besides, always on hand
choice fish, game, salads, &c High grade
oysters only Lifetime experience. Ladies'
large saloon attached.
The Washington critic., 1885-10-20
washington RarracIss Concert.

The following programme will be rem
dered this afternoon at the Arsenal
Grounds: /. March, "Beautiful Roses;r
Chase 2. Selection, "rhe lIuguenots;n
Mcyerbeer. g. Concert Polka, 81 Am
Tiere;n Brook. A. Song, "Good Night Sweet
Child" Abt. g. Waltz, "Nanou?' Genee
6. Selection, "Il Polintoi' Donizetti
The Washington critic., 1885-10-20

PETITFlIS.-At lIerndon, Va, October H.,
1855, at $50 p. m, Mrs, Floro Pctitnls, native
of France, aged so years,
HATCHER.-On October 10, 1885, at 2 a. M,
Charles H., youngest son of William and
Esther Hatcher, aged % years and months.
Funeral at Rock Creek Cemetery Wednes'
day. october 81, at 3pm.
CONERT,-In this city on Monday, october
TO- 1885, Frances Townsend, rclct or the late
Jacob Il. Covert Of Locust Valley, n Y, in
the 10Th year of her age.
Her friends are invited to attend the funeral
services at the residence of her son-n-law,
William Oscar Roome, No, 1917 CorcOran
street, ON Tuesday, 2Oth Instant, at Up. m.
The remains will be taken to New York for
interment
The Washington critic., 1885-10-20
Ano,hcr acntenarian Deah.

Health Oncer Townshend to-day Issued
a burial permit for another centenarlan
named Mrs Jane Moody of G27 Freedman's
alley, whose age is given at 100 years, and
the cause Of death is attributed to old age.
She was born in Prince Georges County,
Nd.
The Washington critic., 1885-10-20
"AIderncy Dairy Wagons

Fresh Alderney butter, churned every
morning and delivered in ! ID, "Ward"
prints, 40c, per n. Also cottage cheese;
buttermillS and sweet milk, SC. per at,
Cream, l5c. per pint
The Washington critic., 1885-10-20

JUST GIVE b. H. Douglass GS sons Capsl-
cum Cough Drops fair trial; they will re-
lieve your cough instantly. Thousands
testify to this.
The Washington critic., 1885-10-20

Let us tell you little story how it
comes that we are selling furnishings
from 10 TO 20 per cent. cheaper than
they can be bought for elsewhere.
Our furnishing buyer was in the mar
kct carly in July. Manufacturers had
at that time not an idea of the Boom"
New York enjoyed in the wholesale
trade in August. The "Trade Jour
nal" says: Manufacturers of under.
wear are asking and receiving an adj
vance of 10 to 90 per cent, and early
buyers have no cause TO regret their
purchases.
The Washington critic., 1885-10-20

We are boss. The largest stock and lowest
prices in the city, Eiseman Bros, cor, 7th
and Il,
The Washington critic., 1885-10-20
MARRIED.

GROGAN- N-CRISMoND.-o october 49, 1885,
at the Church OF the Epiphany by the Rev,
Samuel IL. Giesy, Robert Riddle Grogan of
Baltimore Md, to Mrs. Sadie Crlsmond of
Stafford County, Va.
The Washington critic., 1885-10-20

ALI-wooL child's pants 75 cents, Else
man, corner Seventh aud E.
The Washington critic., 1885-10-20

Thermometer readings, October %;
a. m, 600; Z a. m, Glo2; II a. IN" 7O'.6
October 10. Mean temperature, G3'6;
maximum, 72o,4; minimum, 5i'li mean
relative humidity, l.3 per cent.
The Washington critic., 1885-10-20

To ORDER, So pants Eiseman, cor. 7th & E
The Washington critic., 1885-10-20
LADIES Short WRAPS.

10 having become well-known fact that
Shot Wraps will be leading In the way of u
dress garment, we would say our stock of
them consists of no less than 10 styles, every
style being represented In all sizes, viz:
We show an all.wool Cloth Short Wrap,
urcttily trimmed with Gstrachan down front
and around bottom, at sO.DS; we consider 1t
cheap at 50.
Another good style is made of Broca lo1
SILK and finished off with Russian Hare, at
S1Ogs. This number Is our own exclusive
style and would be II bargain at Si4.
Brocaded Velvet Short Wraps, trimmed with
chenille fringe, satin quilting, at 81, Slj and
$50, according to quality of material.
Short Wraps up to 500.
Seal Plush short Wraps nicely finished with
feather trimming, quilted satin lining, ut S23.
The Washington critic., 1885-10-20

New Buckwheat
New York State.
Maple Syrup,
Creamery Butter,
Extra Choice Elgin and York State.
Cranberries,
Extra Large Cape Cod.
Malaga Grapes,
Large Clusters,
Delaware Grapes,
5-pound Baskets.
Concord Grapes,
1O-pound Baskets.
New Figs,
Extra Layers.
New Prunes,
Extra Large and Medium.
Princess Paper Shell Almonds,
80 cents per Pound.
Door Mats,
Very low, Large Assortment.
Parlor Rugs,
Rich Patterns.
Feather Busters,
All Sizes.
Cincinnati Sugar.cured Hams,
10 Cents per Pound.
Sugar,cured Breakfast Bacon,
Small Strips,
Potato Chips,
Always Fresh and Crisp.
Mandheling Java Coffee,
Delicious.
Extra New Mackerel,
Small Packages.
Green Peas,
Extra choice. Natural color.
Fresh made Candies,
Just ln
Graham Waters,
Superior Quality
| Preserves,
Pure Fruit and Sugar (warranted)
In pint glass Jars, 100 dO2, Only
$500 per doz. Great bargain.
The Washington critic., 1885-10-20
CLOTH NEWMARKETS.

An elegant Newmarket, of good quality
beaver cloth, double. breasted, box-paited
back AT Ss.i5. A plain but neat garment at
u remarkably low figure.
stylish garment Is our Leader, made of
fine cheyot, in black and brown, double
breasted and boX-plaitcd back, at Sl0.75.
Our Newmarket OF tine beaver cloth, trim
med with beaver, collar and cuffs, perfect
fitting, at Sl0.5O.
our Newmarket of fine beaver cloth, beaver
collar and cuffs and edged down front, at Sl5.
Newmarkets trimmed with silver fox, real
beaver and lynx, from SIS upward.
silk Matclasse Newmarkets trimmed with
G-inch wide black fur, silk lining, ut S22.
Brocade Velvet Newmarkcts from s21 and
up.
The Washington critic., 1885-10-20
w. r. SPEARE,
rTNTDERTv a X ER
$40 F STREET NORTHWEST.

$40 STREET NORTHWEST.
Everything strictly frst-class and on the
most reasonable terEs. Camp Chairs to.hire
for all OCoasions)
A UGUST BURGDORF,
IN FURNISHING UNDERTAKEN,
No. 3l0 Penna, ave. n, W., bet, 3d and ~ sts,
Everything iirstclass.
I l.. KERVAND, 1912 PENNA, AVE, EN-
u grayer.--Plate and 80 visiting cards, 80
cents; 80 cards from same plate,45 cents; 100
cards printed from plate, 76 cents.
The Washington critic., 1885-10-20
WASHINGTON CRITIC
UFdYUER yyDECirIONS,

For the Middle Atlantic States, light
raine, followed 10y clearing, colder weather
winds shifting TO southwest and west.
For Wednesday, colder, clearing and
fair weather is indicated for the Middle
Atlantic States, New England and the
South Atlantic States. Light frosts are
indicated in the interior of the Middle
Atlantic states
The Washington critic., 1885-10-20

Desires to call your attention to the
following articles, which will be
offered vt Remarkably Low
Prices, and In doing so
invites inspection of
the same.
The Washington critic., 1885-10-20
active Speculation in Oil.

New YORK, Oct. 20.-Speculation in oil
to-day thus far has been active, while the
price has been strong. During the first hour
The price advanced 10 1l0s.
oil.
y. X. Plain & Co., st. Cloud building fur
nishes the following oil quotations: Closed
yesterday, l0S9s. Opened to-day, l00ll; highest
Ill lowest, l0Jl6; 2:l5, l10.
Wasniu.tOn St0cks
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-25
DEArHBED OF A DEFAULTER.
Dave Gage, Chicago's One Time Million
aire, Dying Penniless.


CHICAGO, Dec. 22.-TwO months ago
David A. Gage returned from Denver,
Col, bankrupt and physical wreck.
II took a secluded room in the fremont
house, and there, with his wife for nurse,
he lay down to die. The curious and
friendly were alike denied access to his
lonesome quarters. To-day his physician
pronounced him beyond all nope OF re-
coyery, and his demise is expected at any
moment.
1t is not many years sin re David Gage
was one of the foremost men OF Chicago
Ill and his brother George in 1888 owned
the hotel in which he is now dying, a
refugee from his former wealthy associ-
ates. In 1859 he was elected City Treas
urer. it was about this time that he con-
ceiVed the idea of building up suburban
villa which should be arcsdan in every
respect. He was rated in the financial
world at $1,000,000. The plans were most
sumptuous On the Desplaines river. l3
miles southwest from the city, an ample
site was selected. The low river bottom
was filled to conform to the contour
Of rough natural scene. The stream
was confined amid bouldeTs and precipi-
tous walls and intermittent parks. 1t
was spanned by rustic bridges and
cOursee for over two miles in a series of
waterfalls. Beautifully timhered pro-
menades and exposed Conservatives
were the surroundings of residences con-
structed ia all the varieties of architec-
tural art. In the background was an an
Gent tower and an expensive water
works plant. In the foreground was
magnificent hotel. Hundreds Of thou
sands OF dollars and many years were
expended in maturing the aesthetic folly,
IN 10 n In fGn
a rich return.
His fortune being absorbed by the ont
lay be borrowed of the county funds unit!
be became hOpelessly obligated. Al the
expiration OF his term as County Treas
urer, Riverside, the intended hermitage
of Chcago's fashion and wealth, was COM
pleted and opened with loud welcome.
Several experimental leases were made
and the community was established.
Three weeks later it was broken up by a
most malignant type of malaria, WHICH
has prevailed there ever since. Now
Riverside and its grand hotel are ruins.
In assuming control of the Treasury
books, in 1873, Cages successor discov-
cred a shortage OF 1907, 703. Cages bond
was 81 100000, but two of his bondsmen
had become irresponsible. The third was
j. II. McVicker, the theatrical manager.
He avoided ruin by transferring his estate
ana NaluabieS 10 MS vile ana gong into
voluntary bankruptcy. Gage was in
dIcted for embezzlement. and after an eX-
citing trial he was acquitted. He sur
rendered his real estate interests and
Riverside to the city with a small sum of
money. He removed to Denver and went
into the hotel business, eventually be-
coming the proprietor OF the St. james.
1t was thought for a time that he was re-
trieving his fortune. His failure last
summer for $4,000 was one of the INCL
dents of the mining depression.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-25

OF the state at one time, he now has
. very secure hold there. and probably VIII
represent as long as he pleases the black
district of the state.
Neither O'Hara nor Smalls is a good
talker. A. general thing tne negro pol
itician Of education makes very gooo
stump speech. The majority Of the col
ored men who have served in Congress
have possessed good debating powers,
and when a subject was up suited to their
emotional style oftalking they have gen.
orally produced good effects. In the days
OF the discussion Of the civil rights bill
the cOlOred members took very consplcU-
Gus parts in he debates Ofthc House. one
OF the most eloquent ofthese c0iored MEM
bers was Elliott, OF south Car
/ DINA, a former colleague Oh
Smalls. Elliott was a pure negro.
he was very black and had the long,
taperlng head OF the native south African.
he was very highly educated man. lie
was a graduate of the Boston high school,
and had finished his education at Oxford,
Eng He acquired fortune in south
Carolina during the days OF the negro
control Of that State, so that when he
came to Washington he was able to 1--we
in comfortable style. Unlike the majority
OF his race, he hates the white people. He
did not care to associate with them in any
way, and haughtily resented any attempt
10 patronize him. He made great SEN
satiOn III the House when he made his
speech on the civil rights bill. He has
voice as rich and as sweet IN its tones
az that OF the most gifted OF musicians.
tie spoke for nearly two hours. Inc
English OF his discourse was classical
and eloquent. The style of his delivery
was absolutely wonderful in its artistic
finish. There was never any speech made
in the House which has commanded more
attention The ordinarily turbulent
House sat silent under the sway of his
eioquence, while the galleries were
packed to overlooking with listeners,
who were thrilled with the melody of this
black mans discourse. At the close q
his remarkable defamation there was an
Outburst of applause which would have
well rewarded any white orator. Elliott
soon after retired from politics and shut
himself up in his library. / understand
that he is now devoting himself to study,
and has no intention or desire to come
back to Congress. He IS the ablest repre-
sentative that his race has ever had in
the National Legislature.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-25
Claiming the title to Two Towns.

From tHe Neio Y1Ft WorId.
RALEIGH, N. c., Dec. 22.-The town OF
Charleston, vain county, has just been
reached by a new railway. IL has nne
prospects, but the people are now wrought
up to the highest pitch of excitement by
the arrival of a lawyer named Hope
Elias, who has clear titles to the land
where Charleston stands; also to that
whereupOn is built BrysOn, town near
by. The title was made by the sheriff OF
Macon county. nearly fifty years ago, 70
billiard Love. The latter transferred 1t to
John ingram, of Macon county, whom
Elias represents. The people or both
towns can only hold so much of the prop
erty as can by the laws OF the county be
held by possession. 1T is very seldom
that suits result in this way, though they
are often referred to as in progress.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-25
WASHINGTON GOSSIP.
The Two ColOred Members-Pen Sketch
OF rbem-One q Northern Born Free
man and the Other a Former Slave.

The Two COlOred Members-Pen Sketch
OF fbem-One n Northern Born Free
man and the Other a Former Slave.
From the Ne,o YORK. World.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. 22.-There
are two colored members in the House.
They do not sit together but a number of
seats apart. Ordinarily when there have
been two or three colored members In the
House they have taken their seats side by
side. O'Hara, the colored North Carolina
member, does not appear to like SmaIls,
the colored South Carolina member, and
thus far they have shown no signs OF be-
coming intimate. OHara has a slim
figure. His color is a very light yellow
and is nearly bald he is Al years
OF Spaniard, and If it were
not for the crinkly curl in his black
side whiskers and the twist in his hair
around the back Of his skull he might
readily pass for Mexican If not for a
pure Spaniard. He is a Northern-born
negro. This class Of negroes has very
little sympathy with the Southern-born.
The negroes born and raised in the North
are very much different from those born
and brought up in the south. The col
Ored Congressman from North Carolina
was born in the city OF New York. He
studied in the schools there and after
wards worked his way through the Howard
university in Washington. He Is nomi-
nally lawyer, but is a politician by pro-
fession. Colored men are not successful
in the legal profession. However well
educated they may be, or however well
read. their own people are always disin-
clined 70 intrust their cases to them.
Colored lawyers rarely have an opportu-
nifty TO appear in court. Their practice
is largely confined 20 making collections
and in drawing up papers. In the came
way colored people Will never patronize
physicians # their own race IL they car
help 1t. They always prefer TO 90 Il
white people.
Smalls has mucn moro Of a record as
public man than O'Hara. He is 46 years
OF age. He was a slave. O'Hara wa,
born freeman. Smalls never received
any education except what he could picl
mp Tor himself. He is short, fat, good
natured-lO0king cOlOred man. such on,
~ might be found at the head Of ana
dining-room or In any barber shop IN 10,
south. He has a very broad, double
chinned face. The lower part Of bis face
~ covered witn siragglv growth
Of beard and mustachc iron-yfsy in color
We invariably wears steel-bOwed ginasel
Vet tight up against his g00d-naturet
looking eyes. lie always dresses well
De IN not an orator, and raroivIf ever ad
dresses the House. although be- has sprset
with occasional breaks through defeat
eight years Ia it. Ho has % moderate
fortune. re was one ~ th0 chief figure
% no Republican rule which dominate,
south Carolina during tne days ~ recon
sirucuon' 1malls acquired then goo'
"forsfl,' aud although be- was driven n'i
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-25
prs @esDs.
B. +. MCKGlla { Co.
For the Holidays!
WE ARE OFFERING

- w n AXE OG EhlN0--
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Ladies' COlored Bordered, Hem
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Ladies' Plain White and COIored
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Ladies' Embroidered Linen Hand
kerchiefs-COloPed and white.
Ladies' III. s. Mourning Handker-
chiefs, in q great variety of prints.
Gentlemen's CoIored BOrdered II. S.
Handkerchiefs.
stitched HandkePchiefs in fine and
medium grades.
ChildreIs Handkerchief in fancy
boxes.
Lace, Lace Bordered Handkerehiefs
A large line of Elegant Brocaded
Silk Handkerchiefs.
GentIemen's III. S. China Silk Hand
kerChefs.
Ladies' f-button Kid Gloves in black
and colorS-warranUed.
Ladies' 5-buttOn scolloped-tOp Kid
Gloves black and colors-war-
ranted
GentIemen's Fur top Dog Skin Gloves
with spring fastenings.
Cashmere Gloves for Ladies, Gentle
men and Children.
Gentlemen's Neckties-1rom cheap
qualities to the finest grades and
in newest styles.
Silk Umbrellas and Parasols.
Silk Fiohus, Linen Collars, Chill
dren's COlIarettes.
Leather SatcheIs, PocketbOoISs,
Leather and Canvas Belts.
French and English Hosiery for La
dies and Children.
Gentlemen's French and English
Half Hose.
Heavy Irish Linen Table Damasks in
handsome designs and durable
qualities.
Irish Linen Table Napkins and Doy-
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Oil CoIorTurkey Red Table Damasks
Marseilles Quilts.
Black and ColOred Silks. COmbina-
ton Suits-in Wool and in Silk
GOods-at greatly reduced prices.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-25
AFTER TWENTY-THREE YEARS.
Silverware Stolen During the War and
Now Recovered by It's Owners.

From the NGsAviEe american.
BIRMINGHAM, ALA, Dec. 22.-YOur cor
respondent was shown some silverware to
which is attached an interesting history.
In the spring of 1865 several ladies of
Cahaba, Ala, collected their jewelry and
silver together and buried it near the
town. Among the ladies' were Mrs. Gen.
E. W. Pettis, Mrs. Salhe A. Thorn, and
Mrs. III. NJ. Roberts. The ladies took the
valuable package late one afternoon in
February, and with their own hands dug
a hole and buried their possessions,
to hide them from the Union soldiers.
who were at that time passing through
the State. When the ladies were burying
the box they little expected they Were be-
ing watched by party OF negroes, who
waited awhile until they were out of
sight, and resurrected the box. The
valuables were scattered on the ground
and division made. After the excite
ment of the war had passed the ladies de-
cided to unearth their longed-for treasures.
When the spot was reached the box was
found empty. All efforts to recover the
property were in vain and the owners be-
came reconcIled to u cir losses. Time
with its changes rolled on and the fami-
lies became scattered through the State,
Louisiana and Texas.
SURPRISE PARTY.
A few DAYS since some members of the
Pettis family were dining with Mrs. Gen.
Pettis, at her home in Selma. The party
included Mrs. Gen. Pettis. Mrs. Anthony
Jones, and Mrs. Frank Pettis. During the
conversation the ladies began to discuss
! the war, and how hard it WAS to save the
1 silyerware. Mrs. Anthony Jones said /:
'That reminds me of some silver spoons
aud forks left by Union officer with the
/ Ferguson family that think must have
( had a history. The silver had the initials
( IS. A. T." on them. have heard that the
/ officer made every effort to find the owner
/ of the silverware, and when he could not
| he left it with the FergusOns, stating it
| was not his and he would leave it for the
! owners. He left for the North. and the
/ EergusOns went to Brazil. On their re-
! turn the silverware also returned to Sell
/ ma
/ The ladies grew very much interested,
/ and identified the silver, from the descrip-
! ton given, as that buried by them TWEEN
! ty-three years ago. The silver was Sc
| cured and returned to the owner, who is
| Mrs. L. 5. Barry, of Birmingham. The
silver bears the initials of her mother,
who was the Mrs. Sallie A. Thorn, one of
the ladies who buried it.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-25
The Clutches Fun of GentIcmer

From, the Grass Valley tCdll Tidin0s.
Rough fellows Of the olden timel There
is where the Bret Harte idea crops out
The fellows Of the olden time were not
rough fellows, but on the contrary, those
old fellows who came here first were the
bravest, and most chivalrous men on
earth. They would not have started 10
come had they not been brave. And very
we'll read. mot cultivated 40 things 70
now, although, sometimes some OF these
gentlemen did not wear fine clothes.
william NJ. stewart, whackiug bull
team up these mountains, was a man of
as mucn brains, courtesy and bravery as
when be sat in the United
states Senate. John Bgler, when
rolling barrels on the Sacra.
mentC leyee, was as good man "a when
John Bigler was Governor Of Cahforni "a (:
John X. Mcconnell, when be- had on one
old boot aud one old shOa and was ragged
as TO the rear Of bis trousers. and While
he was "toting" snakes 10 the ton of a
cabin IN Nevada CITY. was then as iue "a
scholar as this State can boast of to-day.
and be was aslcmned. polite. and as cnnsid.
ernie then as when be afterwards gracpd
tne states OiliCe NJ Attorney General.
We could apeclfy many other instances
~ learned men working 90 DAYS work I'M
the 0lden times. The gulehpg iu this
county were billed with scholars and gen-
tlemfn who wore hfhting i1r fortune
with uicks aud shoypla. Those men bad
neither zoe manners nor the language az
triuutCl t0 them hy the writer's OF alleged
California stories.