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The Evening critic., 1885-02-04

1T is great mistake" remarked
barber TO a CRITIC representative, as he
deNterously ran his fingers through the
latteps hair and hinted in half-audible
voice something about dry shampoo, "to
suppose that BARRIERS are naturally talk
ative. They are not More bad jokes have
been worked OIL on the talkativo barber
than on any other being under Heaven, ex-
cept, perhaps, the mother-in.la law. But a
barber really would prefer to be quiet. Be-
ing kept in his shop all day he secs little
and has nothing to talk about. lie would
rather hear his customer talk and so learn
bits Of interesting news. But you will find
that men, when they come for shave,
generally seek talkative barber. They
aTe tired and want somebody to entertain
them. It's q fact. l had mamie was
over at that chair in the corner-not long
ago who got up big custom Tor the shop,
simply because he was Il good talker. He
was only n fair shaver. He couldn't keep
his ra2Ors in any kind Of a condition. He
couldn't cut hair at all. No man would
have his hair Cut by him second time.
Yet he had Il big trade and men would
wait two or three turns until he could
tend to them. IL was because he was n
good talker. When he left this shop he
took big trade with him. The man in
his place does not have anything near
like the custom this other fellow had.
He's better barber but he's too quiet and
doesn't entertain his customers, No, bar
bers are not talkative; not half as talk
atiye as most men would like
The Evening critic., 1885-02-04

The Sultan, a great amateur musician, has
recently become converted 10 Wagnerism and
spends not little OF his time hammering the
great composers music on the plano. HIS IA
yorite spouse, daughter OF the late Sultan
Abdul Aziz, is devoted to music.
Colonel ], stoddard Johnston, editor OF the
leCpdn, AT Frankfort, KY, 10 another Demo
ctAt Who Is not an onice-seeker, In reply 70
tne statement that there would be a contest
between himself and Senator Williams for the
Mexican mission, Colonel Johnston says he is
NOT an aspirant for ONCE and "wOuld not ac-
cept the Mexican mission II Il were handed 10
him upon silver WAITER"
Suits at cut rates, Eiseman, 7th aud T.,
The Evening critic., 1885-02-04
WAN7ED-- -SitUations--Male.

UTANIED-A SITUATION BY A FIRST.
w class canvasser, either as local or travel
Ing salesman, or would be willing TO take
charge OF some good article In the District.
Address L. H., Critic ONCE. fed
The Evening critic., 1885-02-04
EOR SALE--MLscehaneous.

EOR sALE-slX LEATHER UPHoLS TERED
II Dining unairs, 500 popular books, BrOwu's
5elf.1nsttuctlpg Bible, one Mormon Bibio,
,, Boz 6GI. fe2 30
The Evening critic., 1885-02-04
THE BOSTON IDEAL OPERA COMPANY
Niles L. II. ober, Manager.

AND HER OWN DRAMATIC COMPANY,
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday,
LITTLE MUFFETS.
Merry Mirth-Making Mufrets with songs,
dances and medleys), Miss Jennie Calef.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday ..... FANCHON
New Scenery by Mr.. L. W. Carpenter.
Second " eek OF the Human Atom, MAJOR TOT.
Afternoons only, "PUNCH AND JUDY"
Admission TO Family Circle....,..,.,. 10 cents
Admission to First Floor. or....,....,,,... 20 cents
Reserved Seats may be secured six days In
advance without extra charge at the Bog
O1ice of the Museum from a. m. TO 10 p. m.
Doors open and p m; Overture one hour
later.
NEXT WEEK ..,........ QUEENS EVIDENCE
The Evening critic., 1885-02-04

EOR sALE--A HALF-MEDIUM GORDON
II pressj everything complete; self.feediug
apparatus, rollers, mold, fountain, &c; can
cheap. Also, q small lobber; will print 1,S0O
an hour; Just suited for cards and envelopes.
Call at Critic ONCE. ia0-tf
The Evening critic., 1885-02-04
ron EXCHANGE.

NNTANTED-To EXCHANGE NEW STOVES
w for old once al Buffers Stove Exchange,
corner 9th and sts. Smoky chimneys cured
or no pay. Stoves exchanged for groceries.
Old stoves bought,
The Evening critic., 1885-02-04
FOR RENT--Rooms.

EoR RENT-NEwLY FURNISHED ROOMS,
IL singly or ON suite, near the Capitol. APP
ply at 23b Penn, ave. east, fe2-.Bte
The Evening critic., 1885-02-04
BUSINESS CHANCES.

NyTANTED-A PARTNER WITH ~, ,0eO IN A
w manufacturing business, Just about to
be started In this city; certain success; large
profit; a salary OF 81, 200 year guaranteed;
best OF city references given and required.
Address NBnsinees," Crltic Office. la2S.Ht
The Evening critic., 1885-02-04
WAkTED- -Reip--Femdie.

WTANTED--A WHITE Girl, WELL RECON-.
w mended, for housework good place. at
325 Penn ave, Capitol Htll, at steibors,
fe3 3te
The Evening critic., 1885-02-04

II you WANT TO Buy, SELL, RENT OR
/ uHde city or country property, come and
t't tie great bargains at William II. Main 4
/ M. hNpnue,
The Evening critic., 1885-02-04

WANTED-A YOUNG WHITE MAN AND
w wife want a home with "A nrstclass fam
ily; wife 10 cook and man to drive or wait on
table; good references. Address NJ. o., Critic
office. fe3
HrANrEn.A s1rrAr1nN pv A vnnNn
The Evening critic., 1885-02-04
To-DAY's QUOTATIONS..

Chicago Grain and Provision Mar
keIs.
The following summary by b. X. Plain 4
Co.,, ST. Cloud building, Ninth and streets,
shows the course OF the Chicago grain and
nrovlslon market up 70 l .. m. to-day.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-04

EOR sALE-sIXTEEN HEAD OF YOUNG
II horets, Just arrived from Kentucky; one
pair OF matched horses; also, one large young
mule; ht reasonable prices. II. Quigley's
Stablea, 1d00 J. at. NV. ia30.2w
The Evening critic., 1885-02-04
"AIderney parry Wneons.n

"Alderney Dairy Wagons"
Fresh Alderney butter churned every morn
per In. Also cottage cheese, buttermilk and
sweet milk, DC. per at. Cream, 10c. per plot.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-04

HOusekeepers VIII Save Money
by purchasing their furniture, carpets, Hc,
on easy weekly or monthly instalments aJ
Smiths, dl3 N. j. avenue northwest.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-04
FOR SALE--Houses
LOST AND FOUND.

T OsT-oN SUNDAY, THE 1sT INSTANT, A
IL small locket finder will be literally re-
warded by leaving the same with James H..
Tierney, d7i Penn. ave- II. W. fe33t-
L OST AT ALBAUGH'S OPERA.HOUsE
IL Saturday afternoon q Point Lace Hand
kerchief. suitable reward Will be paid for
It's return 10 II. Barnee, Special Examination
Division, Pension ONCE. fe2-3t+
The Evening critic., 1885-02-04
A Clear Skin

is only a part Of beauty
but it is a part. Every lady
may have it; at least, what
looks like it, Magnolia
Balm both freshens and
beauties.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-04
Manhood RaSi0rGd

REMEDY blHp.-Ayl victim of youthful imprudenco
causing Premature Decay, Nervous Debility, Lost
Manhood, DO, having tried in vain every known
remedy has discovered simple means of selt-curo,
which ho will send FREE to his fellow -gufrrors.
Address, :. J.H.REENES, ~ Chatham st,New York.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-04
F0R REHT-MfsceNnneoRs.

MORRIS HALL FOR RENT. APPLY AT
INl once TO j. A. X. Moore, 300 Ninth 81.
fpd.1t
The Evening critic., 1885-02-04

w lol st.n.w. fsd.stt
The Evening critic., 1885-02-04

VXTANTED -eiTuATIoN BY A WHITE oIRL
w 70 assist ~ gen eral housework; willing
and oblielng. Address Il. f., Critic onlce.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-04
WAHTED--Rooms.

NNTANTED-BY QUIET GENTLEMAN, A
w comfortable room, with light and heat,
where there are no other roomers, between
7th ana 12the and Il and L SITS. n. W.; not to
exceed so per month. Address u. W., Critic
office. fe4.3t#
HI ANTED o. BY A GENTLEMAN, FUR
w nisned room, FIRST or second floor; stove
or grale hre; permanent II suited; price not
over so. ADDRESS II. r., Critic office. fe4-3t"
NY ANTED-AT MRS. SHERlDAN'S ROOM.
w Renting Agency, 100S street north
west, rooms for rent; parties having rooms TO
let will nud desirable tenants by applying at
this agency; rooms for rent In all parts OF the
city, furnished and unfurnished, single aud
en- suite. ja7.t
The Evening critic., 1885-02-04

VITANTED-- BALt.GRoNN BOY TO MAKE
w himsen userul about the house, refer-
ences: $50 IT, NV. fei.3,s
The Evening critic., 1885-02-04

w ANT ED-BY A COLORED MAN A
w situation as cook In hotel or estaurant.
Apply at 1926 NJ 81. NV. tc3
The Evening critic., 1885-02-04
FOR RENT--Houses.

LNOR RENT 80 THREE-STORY PRESSED
II brick, No. 1895 Thirty.n first street, West
Washington; gas, latrObe, bathroom; 500 per
month, In advance. W. d. Orme, Washington
Gas ONCE, Alb Tenth 81. II. W. fed.3lt
ENoR RENT
It $50 North Carolina avenue southeast .S35
$50 North Carolina avenue southeast..... 20
God street noI Observation-Disclosures. %
500 Tenth street northeast. t.........,...,,..., 20
$40 Boundary street northwest. Is
Apply TO JOHN Il. ARMS,
ia20-6t $40 F street northwest.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-04
RARTED-- -SituafioBs-- --FemaIe.

TIyANrEp- A STU TON BY A ooIoRRp
w woman as cook. Apply &C 1896 Rhode
Island ave. fei
The Evening critic., 1885-02-04

w ANTED-BYA CoLoRED GIRL A PLACE
w ns chambermaid or nurse. Address
Merry, 1lI Temple Hail Alley, between 0th
and 10th sts, fol
The Evening critic., 1885-02-04

WANTED--A SINGLE YOUNG MAN TO
w wolk on dairy farm. Apply at 610 N.
y. ave, n. W, fe3.3tn
The Evening critic., 1885-02-04

WANrED-A A COLORED MAN WHO WILL,
w follow iustructons and Is willing h
work. Apply at Taompson's Dairy, Oil di6
et. Q. W. fe1-3t ;
The Evening critic., 1885-02-04
URDERTAKERS.
E. M. BOTELER,
ADDISON DAY.
FURNISHING UNDERTAKES,

Nos. 9l2 Pa. ave. N. W., and 735 slh st. S,
Telephone call No. SOD.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-04
SPECIAL EOTicES.
n.y.. EQUITABLE
btsSSs COOPERATIVE BUILDING AssOCTA.
TfON.

49, EQUITABLE
bissSSs CO-oPERATIyE BUILDING AssoCTA.
TfON.
ASSETS, $i15,SSS.57.
Monthly payments are $3.50 per share,
$1,000 In full advanced on each share.
The slXiy.Fouith Meeting OF the Assocla
tlon for mnBing monthly payments and ad-
yAncea will be held WEDNESDAY, February
4, 1880, at O'Clock p, ms, at MARINPS HALL,
Il ttreet, near Ninth street northwest,
Shares may be taken in the eighth issue at
this meeting or at the ONCE OF the Secretary,
from $50 to d 80 Q. m.
Pamphlets explaining the object OF the Asso.
ciattoD, ite advantages, benefits, Sc,, furnished
upon application. THO5. BONNEVILLE,
JOHN JOY EDsoN, President.
Secretary, 017 + st. NV. fe3.2t
~ SPECIAL NOTICE.
The annual meeting OF the Upper Glymont
Improvement ana Excursion Company, for
the election Of trustees and other officers for
the ensuing year, Will be held nt tho general
once, Upper Glymont, Md, FEBRUARY II,
1882 POlls open from IL m. to 10 O'Clock y.
M. az. WELLS,
Ie3-3t secretary.
NE15@To sPEoUbAToRs AND OTHERS
Contemplating erecting Temporary structures
or Stands for INAUGURATION Purposesi We
have largo Stock OF Lumber suitable for
such purposes, which will be sold CHEAP, and
can be reused. WM. Is. REDGRAVE, with
JA M ES F. BARBOUR
12th st. and Maryland Avenue w.
Telephone Call, 1922. Ia15 I'm
Il II. FALL HAS REMOVED HIS LAW
IL onices TO 1913 and 1920 Fourteenth ST.
n, W. General Law Business before the Courts
and Departments attended TO aud legal In.
evening on telephone connected with private
wire. ia26-1m
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-05-15

LSOk SALE-A Wholesale newspaper route. the
IL best one In Boston apd sold for no fault; 5
horse wagons etc.; been run by the present owner
for years. who has other business ana annot attend
to both; rare bargain. $500 year easily made
andcan be increased; 81 AUO buys 1t. JAS.F HUNT
IA State St. Room 43. Boston. II i
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-05-15
The Union Depot.

The committee Of the directors Of the Bos-
ton IL Maine yesterday forenoon visited places
in the city which it is thought would afford a
good location for the new depot. The commit
tee examined the situation of the Maine Gen.
trail railroad crossing on Congress street at the
West End. They also visited the land near
the Portland & Rochester station on the Back
Bay. Here there would be abundant room for
the structure and tho necessary tracks, and it
would be easily accessible to the business por-
tion OF the city. On the other hand, however,
the site is on the opposite side Of the city from
all the steamboat landings, and would be in
convenient fer the Boston & Maine in enter
log the town, besides its unpleasant proximity
to the bay. The freight yard of the Eastern
railroad was also visited, and the Boston &
Maine freight sheds at the foot of Maple street.
1t is generally considered that this last would
be- the best location for Gnion depot. It's on
Commercial street, midway between thu ex-
tremites OF the city. The steamboat wbarves
are conveniently near, and the principal hotels
are not far off. The roads could, moreover,
ruu their trains into station OF this place
without RELAXING and changing their tracks
to any great extent. 1t is now fully decided to
erect the depot, and work will probably COM
mence soon after the selection of site.
The committee left the city on the noon
train on the Portland s. Rochester yesterday.
During the day they were accompanied by
Portland railroad men, while looking up the
site for the depot.
The summer timetables of the Boston &
Maine, Portland & ogdensburg, and Portland
& Rochester will go into effect on the 18th of
June. None OF the roads will make any great
changes, and the schedule will be substantially
tne same as that of last year. The summer ar
rangements of the Grand Trunk will go into
effect at about the same time, and will be
nearly like that OF last year.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-05-15
bath NEWS.
(From Our Regular Correspondent


BATH, Me-, May Ii.
AT the Orphans Home they have three hum
dred and fifty dollars worth OF wind mill to
run three inch pump in the new we'll recent
ly bored through one hundred and six feet of
solid granite and eight feet of softer ledge, at
a cost of one hundred and fifty dollars. The
water is of the best quality and flows in an
abundant supply to within twenty feet of the
surface. Constant pumping cannot lower its
level more than 40 feet from the ground.
AS the new schooner Kate E. Morse was
towing from up river ice houses she started her
forefoot on ledge, and is reported leaking. It
is understood that the mishap will not prevent
her proceeding on her way to New Orleans.
The elms and naples being set out in the
park show that Supt. Ramsey is using tho APP
preparation to good advantage.
Miller and Dixie's Opera Company finished
its thrss days engagement last evening with
the Chimes of Normandy. Over 1000 people
attended the last performance, although
Iolanthe and Mascot both drew crowded
houses.
Regular steamers have began to run be-
tween here and the near summer resorts.
None of them have been over crowded get
b. L. Cox of the Boothbay Register was in
Bath yesterday. He seemed to be bnG little
discouraged on account of his temperance
whipping.
Mr.. VIM. r. Kimball, proprietor of the Pine
Tree State Poultry Yards is meeting we'll mer-
tied success. His fancy fowl find purchasers al
far West as Nebraska.
The Beacon street Methodist Epscopa,
church are delighted with their new pastor
Rev. Herbert o. Foss, formerly OF South Paris
He, "a we'll as the four other new pastor,
| within year,, is in the "prime of his youth
Mrs. Ira Hodgdon is much better.
Mr.. Arthur Sewall is on @ business trip tt
| New York.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-05-15

The Washington correspondent OF the Bos-
ton Advertiser says: "Boston seems to be mis-
taken in the idea that the President ia to visit
Portland at the coming encampment of the
Grand Army of the Republic. he has no in
tsntion OF doing SO, and the tslegraphic reports
that reception 10 being prepared in Boston,
with review of the militia. etc, is decidedly
surprise to him. He received an invitation
to GO to Portland, but after considering the
matter concluded that he could not spare the
time away from Washington, and his letter to
that effect was written Tuesday, and is now on
its way to the managers OF the encampment.
The President intends to go to Boston before
his term is over, bat not just at present, and
from the snarl which Maine matters are in, he
would probably not care to go there until they
are settled. In response TO your correspond
ent's inquiry whether thu President would
accept the Portland invitation, Colonel La
mont lsughingly said Perhaps you would
like to know whether he is going to Au-
gustav"
1t is not at all improbable that when the mat
ter is brought before the President, In all its
importance, he may reconsider his decision,
provided BIO has sent any such declination to
| the Grand Army committee. The city Wed
nesaay evening appointed municipal COM
| mittee to act with the Grand Army committee
on the N after of his entertainment here, 60
that to publish letter of declination written
| on the spur OF the moment-if there is any
| such-would be ill-advised.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-05-15
Temperance Tex. Books.

To the Editor Of the Press:
The new law with reference to temperance
instruction in public schools may prove to be
good one, if sufficient common sense is used
| in carrying out its provisions.
But hope that it may not be out of place
TO point out-not, indeed, its provisions, for
those are plain eDough-but few things that
are not among its provisions Ia the first
place, the law very wisely does not provide
that every child in the public schools shall be
at the expense of obtaining some text books
on the subject. Certain school book publishers
seem to think that it does, and they are taking
great deal OF trouble to send copies of the
law to school committees, teachers, and others,
accompanied By circulars setting forth the
merits Of books warranted to exactly meet the
requirements Of the act.
They are mistaken. The law says nothing
about text books, and it isn'S headed San act
to provide for the taxing OF parents and the
enriching of certain publishers" The act
does require that pupils BE- instructed in pbysi-
ology and hygiene with special reference to
the effects of alcoholic drinks and narcotics
upon the human system.
In schools where physiology has been taught
the text book now in use may furnish the basis
OF this instruction, the teacher supplementiag
where necessary. With pupils who havo not
come in regular course to the study of physi-
ology, oral instruction ia this subject would
meet the requirement OF the law, and be quite
as profitable Ito ell but the publishers) as the
study Of book.
Again, the law, very wisely, does not specify
l.. e -. IL
subject That matter is left to the good iudg-
Inens OF those who are to carry ont the law.
Some seem to think that another regular
study; TO rank with arithmetic or geography
has been added to our already crowded school
courses. Bat the law can not be quoted to
sustain that idea. Following the letter of the
law, half hours instruction each term would
do, and the spirit of the law can demand no
more than this-that each pupil shall have the
benefit, with due regard to his age and capa-
bi!ities, OF clear presentation of the evils
arising from the use OF liquors. That need
not involve any great sacrifice of time, nor any
expense.
The law so construed by those who have
Charge of our schools will doubtless prove q
benefcent one. But an attempt to make too
much of 1t will certainly react to its disadyan.
tage.
Some years ago law was passed providing
that the Constitution of Maine should be read
in every public school, every term. And the
Constitution of Maine was read in every
school, suppose, once or twice, and the
scholars all bought the books, of course. do
not know that the law was ever repealed, bat
l fancy that it is pretty well forgotten.
This new law is doubtless more important
than that was, and ought to be effective longer,
And to this end it is best to begin as we can
hold out.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-05-15

The Rutland Railroad Case.

Tho jury in the suit of the Rutland Railroad Com
pany vs. John B. Page, at Rutland, VT, yesterday.
returned a verdict for the defendant to recover
OF the plaintiff 81 and costs. the case will probably
go TO the Supreme Court on exceptions The trial
has lasted over eight weeks. The railroad company
his. ~ -
Notes.
Owing to the numerous applications of various
express companies to between Portland and
Lewiston, the Grand Trunk has concluded to take
into ITS own hands the transportation of express
matter, the same as is done by of the roads in
massachusetts,. They will employ for the present
as agents Messrs. Lynch g. Bean, who have hereto
fore done the business under The name of the Mer-
chants Express. 1t is feared by the Grand Trunk
That SO many competing companies running over
s@s same me VIII not only interfere with regular
pubic cannot be properly protected.
About So 900 ties have been recently landed at
Portsmouth by echooners from Maine for the use of
the Boston & Maine Railroad
despatch from General Superintendent WHITE.
OF the Canadian Pacific Railroad states that track
mas been lsid on the largo gap on ne north shore
OF Lake SUPERB n, thus connecting tho western por-
lions: Only ID miles west of Jack Fish Bay now
remain to BIO completed. The track is now contin-
uons from Montreal TO Jack Fish Bay.
The Vermont division of the Boston g. Lowell
Railroad is being improved between Swanton and
ST. Johnsbnry, some fifty miles of steel rails having
Deen recently put in. This road forms pleasant
route between Lake Champlain and tho White
mountains and Portland The Burlington g. La
noble road has steel track it's entire length and
through cars are run over the road between Buripg
ton and Portland during the summer season.
Parlor cars are now constructed with bay wiz
dows. Some ON the line between New York and
Baltimore are fitted with a series of FIVE such win
dows. each about seven feet ide and tritie higher
than usual. They comprise central light about
three feet wide, from which two smaller lights de-
hect in contrary directions. There is no projection
beyond the outer line of the car, the detection of
the wings being inward. and there is no extension
beyond the limit of safety.
At the annual meeting of the Mt. Washington
RAILROAD Wednesday, the following directors were
elected: John H. George, N. W. White Jr., John
M. Mitchell of Concord; Emmons Raymond, j.
Thomas Vose of Boston; Walter Aiken, A. w. Sui
loway of franklin. The board organized with
President-John 81. George
Clerk-F. Il. Brown of Concord.
ITegsurer-Edward D. Harlow of Boston.
RESOLUTIONS were adopted on the death of the late
President Sylvester Marsh
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-05-15
a successful Opera,ion

For eighteen months Fred B. Smith, son of
LIE Wis Smith, Esq, has suffered with acute
Inflammation of the right knee joint. The To-
jury was caused by slight blow from a ball
when the unfortunate boy was still weak from
the effects of a slow fever. After the best
medical treatment, it was found that the limb
would have to be amputated and the operation
was successfully performed yesterday after
noop. Mr.. Smith displayed the same fortitude
during the time before and after the operation
that has marked bis entire Illness Up to
midnight the patient was doing as wellas could
be expected
A large circle of friends has felt the deepest
sympathy in the sufferings of young Smith and
they will share in the joy of his parents at the
favorable result OF SO serious an operation. 1t
is the hearty wish Of all that the young man
may soon be able to go about once more,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-05-15
Committed Suicide.

Monday last j. Harrop OF No. 81 Chelmsford
street, Lawrence, Mass, committed suicide
BY shooting with revolver. Hehad been
employed by Lee, Blackburn & Co.,
chemists, for three years until fortnight ago,
when he became i'll and has since been unable
to work. This brought on depression of
mind, which undoubtedly induced temporary
insanity. Besides ill health, creditors had
been pressing him strongly for the payment of
money due. He leaves only a widow. 1t ia
thought by many of his former acqusintances
in Portland that this Harrop, may have been
DR.. j. Harrop who formerly lived here and
left Portland about this time, the deceased
is reported as entering the employ of the above
named firm.