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The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-04-21

SALVATION OIL is the best lnlment In the
market for both man and beast. Price twenty
live cents.
A TESTIMONIAL concert has been rendered
Miss Emma Thursby by residents of thls
city, among them the President aud Vice
President, the members OF the Cabinet, the
Chief Justice and Associate Justices of the
supreme Court and other prominent persons.
II Will take place at Aloaugh's opera.House
on May Z.
b, II. Douglass & Sons Capsicum Cough
Drops are manufactured by themselves, ana
are the result Of over forty years experience
In compoundlng cough mixtures.
AT regular meeting OF the Capital Pleasure
Club, held Monday, the following gentlemen
were 'ele cted officers; Mr.. Beaufort O. Lee,
presidents Joseph MCDANIEL vice. president;
William III. Coleman, recording secretary ;
Wallace Chapman corresponding secretary ;
Andrew over, treasureri shily simmons, ser.
geant.atarms.
MEMS Spring Suits. Elseman's, 9TH and T..
READ James II. McGill's paint adv.
SEE Our 81 nants tn Order Hamhuroorie
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-04-21

w AsHINGToN SCHOOL OF PHoNoo-
wv Isphy and Type;Wriiipg, 9H street Reg.
ular evening sessions from September 10, Send
address for circular to j. A. Whitcomb, princI-
pal. seat
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-08

The way to sleep" says scien-
tist, lis to thipk Of nothing" But
this is 9 mistake. The way to sleep
is to think il is time to get %.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-08
; H A r nj ACY !!


after | had looked at her on ce or
twice she began to smile Great
Scott. said to myself, this is easier
than thought for So l smiled
back. This was all the girl wanted.
She began to move nearer to me.
Then she nodded her head and smiled
several times. In all my experience
| never had girl act that way to-
ward me in such short time, and
saw there was something wrong, al
though for the life OF me i couldn't
imagine what it was. | wasn't going
to back out, however, so / smiled at
her again, and this time she came
over and sat down beside me. Then
she called me her dear James, and
threw her arms around my neck.
AT this juncture one of the gentle
men | had noticed came up and ex.
planned. He was one of tie keepers
IN an asylum long the road some
where, and was 10 charge of the girl.
who had gone crazy over love affair.
She imagined every fellow who took
any notice of her to be her dear
James.
This was all wanted to know.
and | started for the door, but it
wasn't any use. The girl hung on.
and got more excited every minute.
In the mean time one or two of
the boys had gone through the train.
and when they came back they
brought with them quite number of
interested spectators. The keeper
advised me to humor her, and did.
bumored her all I could. Every
time | tried to get away she would
get violent, and l didn't like to ex.
cite her more than 1 could help, as /
saw | was making my audience un-
comfortable. Such remarks as Juliet
has found her Romeo and the like
were frequently passed around, and /
was beginning to think it would be a
great relief to meet train going the
other way, on the same track, when
we drew up at Bingham.
"Then | made break, and got off
the train. The last thing | heard as
the train pulled out was, Come back
to me, dear James = / haven't heard
much else since, Where was Billy |?
Oh, he got off at TentopoIis."
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-08
ANNAPOLIS, MD, TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER s. 1885.

too technical TO interest your readers,
! may say that We employ two kinds Of
escapements, the escapements being
the part of the movement connecting
with the pendulum. The first escape
ment is called the Graham dead beat
and the other the Denison gravity. In
the former the pendulum receives di-
rect impulse on each swing. With q
dead beat we guarantee clock TO run
inside Of q minute month; with the
Denison gravity, inside of ten seconds
month. Many vary less than two
seconds. For instance, the produce
exchange clock varies only o second
and q half month. "
do tower clocks often need regula-
ting and oilingp"
when they are only recently put up
the swing OF the pendulum has to be
heightened or shortened by the adjust
ment of a movable weight. A drop of
oil should be put in the oil-hole once
or twice month. When the clock
has settled down to steady work drop
of oil every two or three months viii
do
Have you put up many clocks in
DuHuAuES tudb dAC VIGIL huOWn UGnluCS
the produce-exchangep"
I'VE have clocks in the Grand Gen.
trail depot, DIR. Halls church, Union
Dime Savings bank. and Cooper union,
this city; in the Philadelphia court
house, all the Boston railroad depots,
the city hall in New Haven, and in the
Smithsonian institution. BY the way,
there are very few tower clocks in
Washington, and there are few in the
south.
''Thon you get more orders from
certain sections of the country than
from others?,
"Ycs. Ohio. Illinois, and Indiana
form the best section for us. They
seem to have money TO spend there,
and so they get tower-ciock for near
ly every public building they put up.
Most of our orders were formerly from
churches. Now the majority are for
new court-houses. The courthouse in
Lima, o., has the largest quarter strik-
ing clock in the country. The univer-
sity of Michigan has clock which is a
quarter striker, and also rings chimes
morning and evening"
''How do the prices of tower-clocks
ranger"
..All the way from $500 to 81, 900.
The works for the largest as they stand
here, without dials and iixings, are
worth 81. 700. The difference between
that sum and 81. is made up by the
dials and the work required to put the
clock In"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-08
IT WAS NOT DEAR JAMES.


Distressing Experience of a Seductive
Drummer on Western Railway.
/ have o friend who ia a commercial
traveller, and on bis return from a
trip he always comes up to see me,
and enlivens my existence by q re-
count of bis experience on the road.
"Well, Charley, anything new ?"
said /, as Charley tilted my best
chair against the freshly papered wall
and pulled vigorously at one of my
stogas.
mot much, !" said be. "I'm sick of
the road. Too much of q dogs life.
I'm going to quit and settle down. !"
expected this. Charley has been
going to quit during the four years /
have known him, but be never quite,
and, in common with many more
drummers, will shake the hand of
many hotel clerk yet before be
finally settles down.
What's the matter, trade dull ~
/ asked, as Charley mechanically
looked around for the bell button.
You're not in hotel, my dear fell
low" and drew forth bottle and
glasses from my cupboard.
"Well, here's luck" said Charley.
as be lifted bis glass. to the light.
No. trades pretty fair, but it isn't as
it used to be. Why, when / irst went
on the road there was some fun in
it. | only carried one trunk, and /
could generally get the trade to look
at my samples. Now / carry three,
and it's the hardest kind of work to
get man into q sample room. You
don't know Billy jackson, do you !?
Travels for Chicago house. Always
registers with toothpick."
| replied that ! hadn't that pleas
ure.
Pleasure Hnmpbl It would
afford me the most unbounded pleas
ure to get even with him for . little
trick be played on me the other day
over 10 Illinois.
Il was going to Efingham on the
Vandalia. got on at Casey, and the
first fellow | saw was Billy. You're
Just the fellow was looking for"
said be. "Fhere's pretty girl in the
front cor. and / think you can get
acquainted if yon work the thing
right I've tried it myself. but l
didn't seem to catch on
ave got quite Q reputation among
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-08

WANTED.-To purchase q second
hand organ, plain case preferred. Must
be cheap. Address. u. D." Capital
office, with particulars and price. o28.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-08

FOR SALE or RENT.-A handsome
Squire (Knabe) PIANO, good as new.
Apply at No. IL West street, or Engr.
Bartun's, Hanover street. oct8-1m
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-08
How Character Is Formed

Have you noticed an icicIe az it is
formed? You noticed how it froze
on drop at time, until It was foot
long or more. If the water was clean
the icicle sparlked brightly in the
sun, but If the water was slightly
muddy the icicle looked foul, and its
beauty was spoiled. jest so our char
acters are forming One little thought
or feeling ct time adds It's influence.
If each thought be pure and right the
soul will be lovely, and will sparkle
with happiness; but if impure and
wrong there will be final deformity
and wretchednass.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-08
Smart Enough TO be His Son-in.Law.

National Weekly.
"kebecca, you shall nod spheak
mid dot Moses Levi once more"
lob, fadder, you preak mine heart.
We vas almost engaged. Wy shall
not spbeak of him %
HE haf sheated me. He haf sold
me q paste diamond for sbenuine
stone"
lob, fadder. dot shouldt recon.
mendt him to you as son-in-law. If
he can fool wise man like you, see
vat fortune he haf 10 der chewelry
piziness."
well. Rebecca, you vas schmarker
90 thought. Get married ven you
like. am ankchious to go inbart-
nersbip With mine son-in-law p
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-08

II bear Dinah was shot las night
by dat young scallawag Brown"
Yes, dey's got i'm, too.n
What was de verdict ob de coro-
ner's jury ?"
dat Dinah Smalls came to her
delh from a pistol in de hans of q
gemmon fren."
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-08
Aew Embellishments.


We WiH iasert tn this column adCertise-
nsents Of Wants, For Rent, For Sale Lost,
Found, de-, not erceeding four lines. One
Week, or less, for % Cents.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-08

BOARDING. -One or two gentlemen
can be accommodated with Board ct
Mrs. Margaret Wrights, Green street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-08
FOR SALE.
RNISHED ROOMS mo- LEr.-Three

pleasant rsoms for rent-one on first
floor and two on second floor. all nicely
and comfortably furnished Apply At
No. GO College Avenue, or at the CAPITAL
Office.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-08

The girl Of the period now carries
hfr hands in Der overcoat pocket
just like . man partly because its
English. and partly. doubtless, be-
cause there are holes IN Der gloves.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-08

FOR SALE.-Oy-ter Packing House,
with good water frontage AM one acrcof
ground attached Will be sold at bar
gain. ddress, &C. J. NJ, Lock Box 213,
Annapolis Nd. Mt2l-tf
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-08
THE BOSS
pal Oil Burner.
Erplode,-Don Smoke
bit Smell i-GiceS more
oht, and is equal to gas.
Flowing Down Chimney
|Extinguishes Itself.

b family should have them for
they cannot be beat.
tue Celebrated French Tough
Chimney viii not crack from heat
warranted equal 10 dozen chin.
llso improved Lamp Wicks that
p char or gun, the best Safety
|ve loO siegres test: delivered daily
quantities or by the barrel at re-
Fates. Orders left On wagon or ct
Francis street promptly attended.
me 3 trial and be convinced,
cash prices paid for iii barrels.
>, If. G. FL. DEXTER.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-12

G., this week. After being convened in
formal assembly, both houses adjourned
in respect to the memory of our dead
Vice President Again in assembly the
message ofPresident Cleveland was read
and received with great interest by both
houses. This document, clear, concise
and comprehensi lie, gives complete alb
straet of the affairs Of our country at the
present time. Peaceful, comfortably
prosperous, with a treyenue in excess
of the actual needs of an economical ad-
ministration of the government. The
grave, compact statement of our chic
executive is a paper Americans may we'll
feel proud of.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-12

THE very beautiful statues OF "Fair
Women, y represented at Hyde's Opera
House this week, was an indulgence to
which lovers of fine art are seldom treat
ed. The statuesque beauty of form, the
grace of face, the spirited movement as
figures threaded through groups of fig
ures in answer to the signal. And then
again the change, DIS cold, classic and
statuesque the forms of fair women stood
chisseled, regal or supplicating, with
shapely arms and profile, with soft dra-
peries falling clear and distinctin curved
fold +; with every outline of elegance and
grace; these presented to the critical eye
Of philosophic taste, beautiful image
distinctly sculptured, yet rhythmic in sug-
gestion as one Of Dore'S creations from
Dante'S Paradise.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-12

THE dedication to the muse OF Art and
the Drama, of Hyde's Opera House last
Tuesday evening, called forth an address
from Col. Caruth that, aeSthetlcally con-
sidered, was a rare entertainment, IN
deed. This gentleman is certainly one
of the best students of bellies Icttrcs we
have in the city, while also one OF our
most eloquent lawyers. And Tuesday,
his full ringing tones. heard clearly all
overthe large theatre, gave that oft quo
ted thought that The Bible and Shake
speare epitomize religion, thought and
knowledge, within four covers, OF the sub
stance Of all that is to be known in the
world. Then he spoke Of man as an IN
dividual. and man as the true gentleman
Then on with delightful quotations, ne
smoke of actions, Of thought, OF wits OF
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-12

An etching of boughs on a background of pearl.
Techs umber leaves in the chill breeze's whirl,
Aaashn3 of crystal, a cleaning of snow,
A fire at the edge of the skies, burning low;
accusing of torrents hushing of brooks,
The red-hooded holly in shy, woodland hooks,
An angelic song through the deep midnight flies +;
And radiant babe in rude manager lies
Helen Chase.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-12
Subscription s. a Year

writers, Then Of Shakespearean erea-
tons, of players reading the mimic
stage, finishing howeyer,with the pathet-
&c assertion, that there is nothing on earth
SO good that it cannot be abused, and
quoting from the nursery rhyme of the
very human little girl, whom Col Caruth
was gallant enough to designate as lit
tie boy, who when he was good, he
was very, very good, and when he was
bad, he was horrid :
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-12

And if to the list the lady below add
ed charity now does she find treasure,
where neither moth nor rust can corrupt.
IAN important art sale in New York
has been set for March ;, 4 and 5 next.
1t will be conducted by the American
Art Association and will comprise the
paintings, etchings, engravings, bric-a-
brac, curios and silver of Mrs. Mary !.
Morgan, who died last summer. It's
said that no similar art sale has ever APP
preached this in magnitude, except that
of the effects of the late Duke of Hami-
ton. His collection was valued at 3d.
900, 900 before it left his house. The
property which is to be sold for the es-
tate of Mrs. Morgan is estimated to be
worth nearly as much. Mr. Kirby, of
the American Art Association SAYS that
with the jewelry included it will reach
fully as much. Mrs. Morgan is the Wild
ow of Commodore Morgan, who made
his money in the iron business, from
which he went into steamships and rail-
roads The MOI gan Iron Works, which
he sold to John Roach, still bear his
name He had the New Orleans and
Galveston line Of steamers, and was
widely interested in other ocean ventures.
He invested largely as a capitalist in the
construction Of the Houston and Texas
Central Railroad. These interests he
sold to c. p Huntington and associates
for large sum. His widow began many
years ago to buy valuable paintings She
became known as patron Of art, and as
paintings were catalogued for sale she
had private views of collections and was
enabled to make her choice. These
paintings went into her home in Madison
square, and were thereafter unknown TO
the public, except as she occasionally
loaned few Of them to private exhibit
tons. Some Of the paintings bought BY
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-12

HE local interest. of the week. has
conferred in the opening Of Hyde's very
beautiful Opera House. This building
IS one Of the largest structures for pnb-
NY T assemblies that our state possesses.
me two tiers of gallery, the large area
u seats IN the parquette, the private box
"' give to the managers an extent of
%''aSe' thatwit forethought cannot but
pl'Vly lucrative as business enterprise.
~ placing upon the stage attractions
~D' Will draw full house, the managers
may well deem the future of this hand
Oulluln8 secure from perplexities.
,,s MR. "M' H. VANDERBILT, who so
y, ~a'1ly died at his residence in New
o.. Oly' was the eldest son ofthe "Old
commodore, " who made his vast fortune
and I w and hard work when young,
NJ, o y, shrewd speculations when old.
I,rn,. william Vanderbilt inherited the
dos o,', portion of the "Old Commo-
ernner. p''une in railway stocks, gov
Year M. ponds ., and other values. This
napci,l '' Vanderbilt had displayed in f.
oresiah,' l'u railway consultations a
World 5.s hsi and executive ability that the
Buttoo 'u not supposed he possessed.
and re,n S,sa, concentration of thought
Brain ssIponsibiIity doubtless disturbed
heart W.. a !, heart, and paralysis of the
vas the result.
eiStat., ''y-nlnth Congress of the Uni
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-12

edSt,t..o ''y-ninth Congress of the Uni
assembled in Washington. D.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-12
l.OnvOcatiOn.

The Episcopal church at this place
entertained the Episcopal. Covoca-
ton of this conversational district
last week. There were services at
Trinity Church during the day and
at Ednondson Hall at night, begin
ming Wednesday morning and clos
ing Friday night. The ministers
present were Rev. Mr.. Smith, oil
Ringwood, Rev. Dir. Branson, OF
Wilson, Rev. Mr.. Higgs, of Warren
ton, and Rev. Mr.. Walter Smith, OF
Tarboro.
The sermons in the Hall at night
were interesting; and at the close OF
the sermon Friday night, Mr. Rich.
ard Smith, Sr. Of this place came be-
fore the audience with an interesting
address on the subject of mission,
relating especially to the Episcopal
church. His address was interest
ing to all who heard it, and doubt.
less gave statistics relative to the
mission work heretofore unknown
to some Of the members Of his own
church and to many others outside.
Rev. Mr.. Branson followed with
some eloquent remarks, and the
convocation closed pleasantly to all
who attended.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-12

Ry Q SOwed now can be moved
three times next spring, clover and
orcha, d grass sowed now on rich
land c. IN be cut next summer. And
as ever. y body must keep up their
cattle tt his winter it would be well
to prepa re good warm sheds or sta
bles to keep them in. 1t will not
require more than half the feed to
winter cattle in warm sheds as it
will ont doors.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-12
A Nice Wnfer,n elon

A parry consisting Of Messrs L.
L. hitchin. j. L. Dunn, Joe Smith,
John Speed, and W. w. Kitchin,
went deer hunting Friday. The
luck in the woods was..as: usual-no
gun was fired. But the thanks of
the party are returned to Mr.. i'm.
Smith for q nice watermelon which,
would nave been considered a fine
one during watermelon season, so YOU
can lmag me how a set of hungry
deer + dnters con sidered it ct four
o'clock P. M. Nov. 6,
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-12
Fkunaway.

Two white men!imbibed too freely
in "calanity WATER Saturday and
started Off for drive. They whip
ped the io,se and made him run
away down Main St. but the time
soon came when they discovered
that "pride goeth before fall"
W len the horse turned the corner of
.xth street, the occupants were
promptly upset. Unfortunately
there was no damage save demol-
ished buggy and a thorough mud
dying FOR the men.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-12
FROM AURELIAN SPRINGS.

Miss Helen Wilcox Of warrenton
is visiting friends at DR.. w. NJ. Per
kins near this place. Mr.. VIM. Par.
ker who was knocked from the Rail
Road track short time since in En-
field is slowly improving We are glad
to say; his Physician thinks he will
recover.
We regret to announce the death
of Mr.. d. p. Parker Of Brinkley-
vile which occurred last Thursday.
Mr.. Parker was u clever. gentleman
and good citizen and mnch liked
by all who knew him. He leaves
q wife and two children to whom we
extend our sympathies.
Yours truly
w. B. F., :
Aurelian Springs, Nov. 6, 1885.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-12

ALI true denocrats-that IS, all
who are dem ocrats from principle.
Inheritance and Unborn love for Re
publican il stitutions, and all honest
republicans are opposed to the I'M
constitutional civil service law
Nine tenths of the people, we
think. are opposed to it. And We
think, if Cleveland would come out
against it all his proselytes and sat
ellities would follow quicker than a
streak of creased lightning can dart
across the heavens.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-12
1000 SAVAGE'S SHOP 1873
Inc oldest establishment in Town
ALWAYS RELIABLE.

Work os. mn ere TOT quarter of century, or more
When St;u ~ . 90 mas been done, Pro Bono Pubz;o.
W. 10 oS11 Tor fa:l and reasonable price
We do not I've a'-g thing you done in trice.
Our NJ. ~ ,pose to complete with botch
G and H e IS to seuck up to q hiqA.er NOTCH
As Is, far changes good work we give
our aim has always been live and let live
vehcles OF all kinds known the trade,
Oh haad, ordered, or to special order made,
Nee painting, is 4 speciality in our line,
Will paint you wagon, buggy, a sign
horse shoelng, correctly done and with dispatch,
ny u, w. Bracy, who for such work, has no match
Other workmen may come and others may go,
OCher shops may rise, and others may fall
But Savage's Shop still holds the fort
And for first class work beats ALL
Just give us trial and see for self.
That we lay all Others the SHELF
That which other workmen may fail to do
We promise surely to put it through.
And Sin view Of the fact that in this town
No. regular undertaking Establishment is found
we Will still continue to make IS heretofore,
Nice Collins as we have done, for 80 years more,
But just go to the establishment of n B. Josey and CO.
Where you get them, both costly and fine,
Or anyt thing else in the undertaking line.
1t is new feature recently added O store
And all as you will find, PRO Bono Publico"
And In case, with a CASE yon want headstone
just apply to the power behind the throue'
10 friend Biggs refer, you will find him very kind,
And he will supply your watns in the IIeadstone line
I've said my say, and Pil take my 90
| mean ofense either friend o foe.
l merely wish that my friends and others may know
That all have said can prove to be SO.
J.Y.SAvAGE.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-12

Cotton is low, lower, lowest.
What causes it, Is it the specula>
tors, the PROJECT of foreign wars, or
the large crops made South. We
believe the spectators are respon>
sible for tue low prices. The beass
seem to have the advantage of
the bulls on Wall Street. If Wall
Street and the cotton exchange and
the agricultural bureau or depart
ment at Washington could be blot
ted out, the laws of supply and de-
mand would control the prices of
cotton.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-12

Mr.. Cleveland has appointed Dor
man B. Eaton to take Mr.. Thoman's
(DemocraD place on the c.. S. Com~
mission. lie seems to be resolved to
keep his pet D. B. Eaton, Esq, a
Republican Of the first water, on the
Civil Service Commission. Eaton
has been Chairman of the same, but
the President thinks he will change
the craftsmanship; perhaps take a
Democrat for that, and still solace
himself by retaining the services
and influence Of Eaton as one of the
Commissioners of the Civil Service
Humbug. We hope the other two
will be Democrats.