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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-10-24

How cfIARMIYGLY you sing, Miss Guse-
bury" ."Do you think soy"' "Oh, yes in
deed, never listen to you without wish
ing you were where my cousins out in Col.
orado could hear you."-Jadae.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-10-24

EASIEST way TO mark able-linen--
Leave a baby and some black -currant jam
alone at the table for three minutes
Toledo Blade
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-10-24

A WISE hotel man will not announce his
house to be without arrival.-Detron Post.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-10-24

PHILOSOPHERS FRANKLIN once said: "He
that takes wife takes care" Very well;
In taking a wife one should take care.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-10-24

WHEN is bet like crankf When 1t is
declared of"
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-10-24

"ALL want is Justice" said the tramp.
Three MONTHS" said the Justice.--Phild-
delphia Call.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-10-24

The Portland (Me.l Police have un-
earthed one of the most remarkable
liquor traps ever discovered since tho
prohibtory law went into force A lead
pipe containing whisky, and laid in
cement. was followed 1873 feet over a
public way to the source of supply.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-10-24

IT should not excite any surprise when a
crack trotter breaks.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-10-24

Prof. Trilobito teloquently): Eyes; all
things came by chance, aud the great
globe itself, like a mushroom, sprang up
in the night.n Little Bessie Brighteye;
/ should like to know, please, sir. where
the seed came FROM"
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-10-24

German silver derives its name
from the fact that its first introduction
IN The arts TO any great extent was mado
in Germany.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-10-24

TIE popular definition of cashier--Cash
somewhere else.--LJe. fs
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-10-24

ia =, "a a An Iust-ated 60 pogo book on
n W y MEDICAL USES OF ELECTRICITY
Full description Of Diseases and dirsctions for
their cure by the Eioctro- ngnelio Battery Ssl.
EkECTRO-FARAplC 0ElT CO.,
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-10-24
"A Study in Finance: Fond Sister

"A Study in Finance: Fond Sister
"Wby so detected. Alan?'' Alan-"I
shall never marry +. S.-"Never
marry! How about Alicep' A.
That's all off, +. S.-sWhati Is
she tender no longer?' A.--..Aw. yes;
tender enough, but no money F.. S.
-"Ah. ]. see! The trouble is, you de-
Sire legal tender. - The Century.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-10-24

"THE battle is not always to the
strong" said the Judge, as he awarded
the butter premium at a county fair.--A.
Paul Herald y
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-10-24

JOHN EGAS, Gen Pass, and Tkt, Agent.
CINCINNATI, o
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-10-24

~ See Agents of this Company for Rates,
Route &c, or write
W. II. PAGE, IT., Pass, Agent.
N. w. Cor, Fourth q Vine Sts.. ncinnati, @.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-10-24
Through Tickets and Daggage
Checks to all PYincipaiipointe,

Can be obtained ut any Ticket Oficp. l. st
l.. & e. Rv., also la this line q all Coup y
Ticket Offices TIN o. ghoi It the country.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-10-24
PEORIA SHORT LINE.

C. /. st. L g. c. Ry., b. & W. Ry. Throug
sclining Chair Cars between Cincinnati
| annapolis, Danvile, Bloomington an
Peoria.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05
GOLDEN GROSS NOTES.
Current Items About u Prosperous
lsrtter

The regular meeting Of IIalcyon Com
mandery, No. 1913, last evening was fairly
attended, despite the storm. \ proposition
to visit Meridian Commandery fratcrnally
was adopted and the fourth Friday of this
month was designated, llalcyon Command
cry has sixty-tive members, including one
lady. The good CT the order was partici-
mas NJ. Andrus, John Humphrey, - Holmes,
and Fred. +. Woodward of Meridian.
At the last meeting in August, Mr.. Geo
II. Rice was duly Initiated into Meridian
Commandery, No. l7S The secret work
was delivered to the candidate by Deputy
A. NJ. McBath, who is also one of the SUI
prone trustees, in 4 fine manner
Joseph q. Mcleod, member Of Meri-
dian Commandery, is confined to his house
by sickness of long standing, lie is cm-
poyed in the War Department,
St. Johns Commandery No 32 has received
two new members since July, and enjoys
the presence of ladies at all their meetings.
Goodwill Commandery the oldest in the
district, after n long period of rest, has
been treated to an initiation of canli-
date. The last presiding officer did not
have a single candidate to instruct
Sir Knight Almon +. Tucker of Mt.
Washington Commandery No. AZ, Of South
Boston, Mass, who has frequently visited
the communicates here, returns to Boston
ON Monday. lie has been In the employ OF
the Suffolk Manufacturing Company OF
Boston and has made host of friends
here,
Tile committee of the Grand Comman-
derry Of ID, c., who received the Supreme
Commaudery in this city In May last, will
give n concert at an early date, for the pur-
pose Of raising funds for the Grand Com
mandery,
Charles l., Patten, has been commissioned
deputy supreme commander for the state
of Illinois
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05
EIST WASHINGTON.

The Rev. DR.. Chester, having returned
to the city, he will preach at the Metro
poltan Church tomorrow.
Some little disappointment was eviDccd
by the people at the NavyHarl ON finding
out that the United States ship Swatara,
which is bringing the silver from New
Orleans, will not stay here any longer than
is possible. Arrangements are being made
for her reception at Norfolk. She win ar
rive in about fifteen days.
Quite an excitement was caused in the
Navy-Yard this morning by the equipment
officer finding that n "pet COON had
guawed his way through the door and cs-
capped. This coon has for weeks been play
ing havoc with the papers, ink, ETC., which
were left on the desks at night
Commodore Scmmes left the Yard thi $
morning ON his thirty days leave.
Francis Barry, the veteran pay clerk Of
the Navy-Iard, died yesterday afternoon at
his residence l24 c street southeast, from Il
stroke of paralysis received ON Thursday
last lie was O. years old, fOrty-thrce Of
the mostuscful Of these years being passed in
the Nayy-Yard. lie leaves wife and five
children to mourn his loss. lie was one Of
these thoroughly honest, good men, and the
only reason that SO useful n man was not
promoted was the fact that he was very
modest and would not under any circum-
stances have asked for promotion,
Mary Lee, the li-ycur-old colored girl
who recently committed series Of rob
berries of silycrware ON Capitol Hill, was be
fore the Police Court yesterday. Some
silver spoons which she stole from Vim. II,
Bahcock were produced. Mrs. Burr Of Sec
ond street. from whom she stole silver
spoons, was also present. She declined tC
prosecute, and said that the iewcler whc
bought the property from the girl should b,
prosecuted, In view Of her youth and tn,
promise Of a person to take charge Of her II
the future, she was put under persona
bonds and execution Of sentence suspended
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

Mace Bell, a colored man, living in
'lIoward's row." in the locality known as
Fredericksburg, was taken out of bed at an
early hour this morning by Officer Hutch
inson, who had warrant for his arrest
The warrant was issued to Josephine
Thomas, who charges him with brutally as
saulting her
The steamer T. V. Arrowsmith was dis
abled by the breaking of the cranl-shaft
when near the city ON her return trip last
night. The steamer was towed TO the Navy
Yard this morning, where her damages will
be Immediately repaired.
\ handsome three-story ornamental brick
dwelling is being completed on Sixth street
between L and L streets southwest for Mr..
Massey Colbert of South Washington. The
house when completed will cost 5000
Father Ashlleld, o. p, formerly of this
city, who was recently ordained, is visiting
at the parsonage of st. Dominic's Church.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05

The L. 5. Barracks, formerly the U. s.
Arsenal, open from sunrise to sunset,
occupy level tract Of land bordering
ON the Potomac, twelve feet above
high water, at the extreme southern
point Of the city 1t is accessible by
The Seventh and Ninth street cars. The
grounds are beautifully laid out, and en-
tered through massive gates swung ON
heavy guns. The garrison consists Of
foot and flying batteries, which drill
every morning. An open-air concert
is given by the Third Artillery Band
ON Monday, Wednesday and Friday
afternoons Of each week, from $50 TO
$50 p. IN. Dress parade every even
ing at seven o'clock. The magazines
are on the Anacostia. Guard mount
every morning.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05

I Twcnty-third street aud PENNSYLVANIA
avenue northwest, contains the cqucs-
lrinn statue " General George Wash
mgtOn by Clark Mills. erected at u cost
Of 100000. The statue was cast out Of
INNS donated by I,utrr,gy
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05
BIRDS or PASSAGE.

Tie rarson back to work, refreshed,
Now stirring sermons breaches;
The girls are coming homo again
In bevies frCm the beaches.
Some signing over precious time
They've VIZ sted In llirtations,
And some, who'vc hooked their fish, TO
make
Their wedding preparations.
Tho pretty girls who went away
With checks as red as cherries
We notice coming back to-day
With faces brown as berries.
- Boston Courier.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05

Oak Hin, Georgetown, Is open from sun
rise to sunset every day, except sun
days and holidays. IL is reached hy the
Metropolitan and PENNSYLVANIA avenue
cars, The Congressional Cemetery,
open every day, except sunday, is Access
shlc TO within the distance of half a
mile by the Pennsylvania avenue cars
and the hcrdics, II is ON the banks OF
the Auucosta. Rock Creek Cemetery
open every day, except sunday, Is
reached 10y the Seycnth-strcct cars. The
National Military Cemetery lies east
Of Rock Creek and adioms the soldiers
Home Nlenwood Cemetery, at the head
Of Lincoln avenue, is one mile and
u-half north OF the Capitol and reached
from the Columbia Street Railway.
Mount Oliyet Cemetery is ON the line
of the Columbia turnpike, half q mile
north of the eastern terminus of the
Columbia Railway, Graceland Cemetery
lies at the terminus OF the Columbia
street Railway east,
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05
THE VISITORS GUIDE.
FONTS Or Interest iu and About the
National Capital,
where They Are, when to See Them
and How to Get There.
The Executive Mansion

ne residence Of the President. known MS
the White House, Is on PENNSYLVANIA
avenue, west Of the Treasury building.
IL IS reached Ivy the Avenue street cars.
The East room Of the Mansion is open
TO visitors every day except Sundays.
The grounds are tastcfully laid ont with
walks, trees, shwbbcry and fountains.
Upon the lot Immediately south a CON
cert, open to The public Is given every
and early fall from $40 TO I o'clock,
by the United States Marine Band.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05

Mount Vernon is situated ON the Potomac
10 miles below Washington. 1t can he
reached daily except Sunday by the
steamer W. W. COrcoran, which leaves
Seventh street wharf at 10 o'clock Il. IN.
sharp, returning at $3.50 p. m. The
mansion is situate ON and eminencc
overlooking the river and is open to
visitors. Near the foot Of the incline
which leads to the house are the tOmbs
Of George Washington and his wife,
Martha. Before reaching them the
ruins of the old vault, which originally
contained the remains of Washington
are pointed out by the guide. Meals
can be obtained ON the grounds.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05
MEDICAL
ECZEMAl

For the benefit Of suffering humanity, I deem
" only my duty to give this unsolicited testl-
mony In favor of Swifts Specific. NV vito
has been afflicted with Eczema from infancy.
We tried every known remedy, bat To no avail
She was also afflicted with u periodical nor
Nous headache, sometimes followed by an In
teinittcnt fever, 90 that her life bccame u
burden 10 her. Finally I determined 20 try
Swiit's Specific. ST. commence seven weeks
ago. After taking tho first large blttle the
disease seemed to incrcnso the burning. Itch
ing aud inflammation became unboIrlble.
She. however prrscvCrtl In the usc Of the
medicite. After taking the second bottle the
inflammation began TO subside. After tho
third bottle the Inflammation disappeared, and
the sore spots dried up and turned white AMI
scaly, aud finally she brushed them OF In an
impalpable white powder resembling p1re
salt She Ia now taking the sixth bottle; every
appearance of the disease is gone, and her
flesh " soft and white rs "a child's. Her h3nd
aches have disappeared and she enjoys tho
only good health she has known In 10 years.
No wonder she deems every bottle of s. y. y.
Is worth n thousand times It's weight In gold.
Any further Information concerning her case
Will be cheerfully given by herself AT her resi-
dcnce, 13h Mullett street. or by me,
JOHN L. BRADLEY, 4 Griswold ST.
Detroit, Mich. May 10, 1885.
For sale by all druggists.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC co.,
MY, 157 w. 23d ST. Drawer 3. Atlanti,Ga
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05
The ARMY Medical Museum.

he Army Medical Museum, originally a
church and subsequently known as
Ford's Theatre and made memorable
by the assassination of President Lin
coin, is situated on Tenth street, be-
tween Il and streets, and is occupied
by the Surgcon-General. 1t is place
Of great historic interest and open
every day except Sunday from a. m
to 3 p. IN. The house directly oppo-
site, No. $40 Tenth street, is where Mr..
Lincoln was taken afterhe was shot and
where he died the next morning.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05
After acknowledgements.

Mr., James A. McDcvitt is making a
strong effort for reappointment ON the
Metropolitan detective force of this city. \
petition signed by Judge Wylie, Senator
ret, Messrs. Barbour Il Hamilton and G. c,
Duncanson will be presented to the Com
missioners asking for his restoration to Of
flee. He was legislated out of Office with
the rest of the detectives, about two years
ago, when that body was under suspicion
Criminal trials followed, and McDeyltt and
the other members of the force were ac-
quilted.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05
The Navy Ward.

The Navy Yard is situated on the Anacostia
at the terminus Of Eighth street south
east, and Is reached 10y the cars of the
Washington IL Georgetown Railway;
also by the herdics. 1t is open every
day except Sunday from n. IN. to sun
set. Near the Navy Yard gate, on the
east side of Eighth street southeast,
aud between & and ! streets, are the
Marine Barracks, open during the
same hours
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05
taNcrnmcnt Insnne AsNInm.

he Government Hospital for the Insane Is
situated ON the high ridge at the con-
ilucnce Of the Potomac and Anacostia
rivers, and is accessible 10 within the
distance Of one mile by the Pennsyl-
vania avenue cars and the AnacOstia
and Potomac street railway The gem
cral visiting days arc Wednesdays from
. TO & p. m, and the asylum is open TO
friends Of the inmates every day except
SUNDAY
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05
Arlington.

The Arlington House and National Gene
terry (open to visitors every day are
situated on the summit of hill on the
Virginia shore OF the Potomac afford
ing an excellent view of Washington.
1t is about four miles from the Capitol
across the Aqueduct bridge. The Gene
terry comprises about 200 acres and the
bodies Of nearly 10000 soldiers from
the battle fields of Virginia and the
hospitals at the Capital here repose.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05
The Agricultural Department.

The Agricultural Department is between the
Washington Monument and Smith
sOnian Institution, near Twelfth street.
ON the line of the Belt Line cars. 1t
is open daily, except Sunday from . a.
M, to p. m. 1t contains museum,
seed and specimen rooms, ETC., and Is
surrounded 10y grounds containing rare
horticultural collections.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05

The Supreme Court of the United States
occupies a room on the eastern side Of
the connecting building between the
rOtunda and north wing Of the Capitol.
IL Is very transformations In its furni-
turc and Of limited seating capacity.
II was formerly used rs the Senate
Chamber
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05

The Department Of Justice is open every
day, except Sunday, from . a. m. to 3
y. m, and occupies theuppcr floors of
large Senecastonc building ON Penn
sylvania avenue, between Fifteenth and
Fiftccn-aud-a-half streets northwest.
The principal object Of interest is the
gallery of paintings of the Attorneys
General Of the United States, which is
in the Attorney Generals office.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05
The smithsonian Institution.
The Smithsonian Institution and NatIona

he Smithsonian Institution and N0tlOnnI
Museum, objects of great interest to
all strangers, are situated in the Smith
sonian grounds which occupy 52l acres,
extending from Seventh to Twelfth
streets, and from b street north to b
street south. The Smithsonian grounds
proper, on which the buildings are To-
Gated, consist of 20 acres set apart in
the southwest corner of the main res
cvation. They are open daily from
GA. m. to 4 u. IN.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05
Goycrmmcnt Trinting NMcc.

The Government Printing Office and Bind
cry is situated ON the southwest corner
of II and North Capitol streets, and
may be reached most conveniently by
the cars of the Columbia-Strcct Railway
It is open TO visitors from $ q. m. 90 )
p. IN. and the entrance is ON North
CapitOl street.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05

The Corcoun ! GallcryIs ON the north
east cumcg Of Seventeenth street and
Pcnnsylyanla avenue is open from
October TO May from 10 a, m, 20 1 p.
M, and at other season, from u, IN.
to4 p. M, Tuesdays, Thursdays and
On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
AN admission fec Of twenty-five cents
is charged. saturdays being free days.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05
WHY Maud =. EaiIed.

Maud S. did not lower her record at
Providence, II, l., last Thursday. The fault
was Bair's, the driver, and not the
queens. Nervousness was the cause,
70 ward IL of in the next attempt Bair has
decided TO quiet his nerves with "rharp'sh
best whisky, the finest in the country,
Tharp, SlS 4 street northwest.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05

he Treasury Department, ON Fifteenth
street and Pennsylvania, avenue, is a
threc-story building Of GreCian Ionic
architecture, with basement and sub
Basement, 4GS feet in length aud 264
feet in width. IT is open daily, except
Sunday, from n. I'm. to . p. III.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05

which lies at the head of Four-and-half
street, between Fourth and Fifth streets
northwcst,is one Of the largest in the
city. The south portion is occupied by
the City Hall. The new Pension build
ing, where the Democratic Inaugural
tion ball was held, is now in course Of
erection on the north side of this
square.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05

The General Postofllcc, standing directly
opposite the Patent Office, between f.
and streets, is open to the public
daily from . a. IN. to . p. III. The build
ing is of Corinthian architecture, and its
erection wash cgIln in 1899
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05

Fort Meyer is situated In Virginia, short
distance northwest of the Arlington
House. II is now u station for instruc-
ton of officers and men in the Signal
Service Of the army
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05
The Interior Department.

This building, better known from the pur-
pose for which it was originally erected
as the Patent Ofllce, including also the
Indian Office and General Land Office,
lies between Seventh and Eighth and
+ and q streets northwest, and is open
daily, except Sundays, from 0 a. m. to
y. III.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05
The Anucduct asridgc.

The Aqueduct Bridge crosses the Potomac
from the foot of Bridge street, West
Washington, and connecting with the
Dads to Arlington and Fort Meyer, on
the Virginia bank
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05

The Casino, 125 Seventh street northwest
opened this morning, Mr., f, W. llcygsler
proprietor, with a superior stock of fine
wines, liquors and cigars. The house pre-
scented an elegant appearance, and the nu-
mcrous visitors expressed themselves as
pleased with the excellence of yiands,
liquors and service,
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05

is on X street, at the intersection of Seven
teenth street. The walks are beauti-
fully laid out and shaded. In the cen
tire is the colossal bronze statue of
David &. Farragut, first Admiral of
the United States Navy, executed by
Mrs. Winnie Ream HoXie, Washington,
d, c., 1850, by order Of Congress, at a
cost of $4,000