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The Evening critic., 1885-03-20
the veteran COLDS, Fair.

The National Rifles and the Rifles Cadets
visited the Union Veteran Corps fair at
Abner's Hall last night and onlivened the
scenes somewhat by their scarlet full-dress
uniforms. They were welcomed by an ad =
dress from Captain NJ. A. Dillon. Lleuten-
ant Mason and Captain Domer responded
for tho Rifles and tho Cadets respectively.
Tho attention last night was by far the
largest since the opening of the fair, al.
though the usual attendance has been very
good. Tonight the Washington Rifle Corps
will be the guests of the Veterans, who will
escort them from their armory in East
Washington TO the fair. Tomorrow night
the German Mwnnerchor will visit the
Veterans, and on Monday the Grand Army
of the Republic,
The Evening critic., 1885-03-20
Sensible CiyII.service Questions.

New York city uses up policemen at
the rate of 800 year. Under the pres.
emit law all applicants to fill the vacan-
cies thus created, whether backed by the
"inflooence" Of dozen wards or friend
less as Job In his afliction, must pass
through the Civil-Service examination
mill. Seventy broad-shouldered men who
aspire TO the brass buttons of the "force,' .
having passed successfully the physical
and athletic examinations, were yesterday
subjected to the final ordeal of written
examination at the rooms of the Comms-
sion, No. 90 East Twentieth street. One
paper was devoted entirely to the geo.
graphy of the city, the questions covering
the situation of the principal churches,
public buildings, ferry slips, railway sta
tions, hotels and theatres, and of all the
hospitals. The second question, "Name
all streets, alleys and lanes which run
into, but do not cross, Broadway would
probably floor the average citizen of it.
self
A second paper took up the qualiaca-
tions, duties and privileges of tho ideal
patrolman, who, while making himself a
terror to evil.d0ers, must yet exceed the
historic Old Dog Tray in gentleness aud
kindness. 1t would undoubtedly be of in
terest to read the seventy answers to ques-
tons four and five, relative to the right of
a patr0lman to express or entertain poll
tical partisan opinions" and the privilege
of acting "as delegate to political conven-
tion." The last question, How should a
patrolman treat citizens when asked for
information which is proper for them to
be informed off" is as praiseworthy in tone
and intent as it is Objectionable in gram
mar.
All the candidates who pass al or above Q
grade of 20 out of a possible 100 are mt on
the eligible list, from which appointments
are made In the order of rank. AS there
are at present sixty vacancies aud less thar
forty names on the list, there is chance o
an early appointment for every one of thos,
examined yesterday, whose knowledg,
amounts to 20 per cent Of that possessed by
the ideally perfect club-swinger.
The Evening critic., 1885-03-20
The inaugural matters Being Settled

The work Of tho inaugural committee is
about at an end. With the exception of
about $4,000 all of the bills have been au-
dited and those hold back merely await
some explanation before settlement. The
lumber used at the new Pension building
has been gathered together and will be
sold at public sale at noon next Monday.
At the meeting last night tho application
Of the Topeka Democratic Flambeau Club
to DO refunded $2s7 for money expended in
fireworks was refused. The club was mott
fed before coming here that tho commit
tee would not supply them with the FIRE
works, yet on their arrival they were given
1000 rockets aud 500 worth of pyrotech-
mics was purchased for them after reaching
here. The committee think that they did
pretty well for having refused to furnish
fireworks, and declined TO pay the bill.
The Evening critic., 1885-03-20

Confirmation services were held at st.
Paul's z. f. Church Wednesday night.
Full choral services were sung by choir
of mon aud boys. The rector, Rev. DIR.
Harold, presented large class of ladies
and gentlemen to Bishop Paret, who con-
firmed them in accordance with the ritual
of the Protestant Episcopal Church,
At st. James Church, Protestant Episco-
pal, in East Washington. u very large class
Of ladies and gentlemen were confirmed. A
feature of the service was the carrying of a
lighted candle by each Of the candidates
when being presented for confirmation.
The Evening critic., 1885-03-20
Six of the Citizens of Dallas, Texas,
Released.

DALLAS, TEX, March 20.-Legal friends
of tho twenty -four citizens of Willbarger
County, arrested on charge of murder aud
arson, are out with manifesto designed to
show inferentially that the secret organiza-
\tion known as "the law and order party"
Nwcd its existence to high public necessity
TIN remainder gave bonds ranging from ST.
O00\to $4,000
The Evening critic., 1885-03-20

A macon named ReighteT, In Carlisle, Pa,
fell from high scafold and Injured his
leg. For long time his leg was full Of
horrible sores. The scars arc still there,
but the sores are all healed. The healing
was accomplished in seven weeks by the
use Of Browns Iron Bitters, witch, by
purifying the blood and strengthening the
system, drove out the humors which had
kept up the sores. Mr.. Reighter Is well
known in Carlisle and vicinity.
The Evening critic., 1885-03-20
BRIC-A-BRAC.
Attorney-GcneraI Gnrland IN Not
Very Fond Off

Very Fond of H.
Among the articles of vertu and bric.a-
brac with which the late Attorney Gen.
eral bedeclSed his Office in the Depart.
rnent of Justice was truly aesthetic sta
tue Of Henry the Fourth. 1t was thing
Of beauty and a joy forever ia bronze.
Mr.. Brewster often gaaod upon it as
Bunthorne contemplates lily. Tho other
day this statue attracted the unaesthetic
eye Of Attorney General Garland. Calling
a messenger he said to him: Take that
thing away" 1t was taken away.
By tho way, it wss only at tho very last
that Mr.. Brewster got an appropriation
from Congress to pay for the costly rugs and
other sweet things which he had arranged
in his rooms at the Department. The
House Appropriations Committee repeated
ly refused to put an item in the deficiency
bill to make Mr.. Brewster good In the pur-
chases of this kind which he had made.
But at the last session such an item was in
serted in the bill. If it had not been in-
serted Mr. Brewster would have paid for
his queer purchases and taken them away
with him.
The Evening critic., 1885-03-20
Drunkenness, or ihe Liquor Habit
Can be Cured by Administering
DIR. Haines' Golden SpecIflc.

II can be given In a cup OF cofroe or tea with
out the knowledge OF the person aking II, ef.
fecting speedy and permanent cure, whether
the patient 10 moderate drlnker or an alec.
holic wreck. Thousands OF drunkards have
Golden Specific IN their coffee Without thelr
knowledge, and to-day believe they quit drink
ing OF their own free will No harmful elfects
result from its administration. Cures guar.
anteed. Circulars and Testimonials sent free,
Address, GOLDEN SPECIFIC Co.,
1876 Race st., Cincinnati, o.
For sale BY Il. X. HelphenstlnO, Ebbltt
street and Vermont avenue.
The Evening critic., 1885-03-20
limiting for a Crazy woman.

DEieHI, IND, March 2O.--Hundreds Of
men ara securing the country in this neigh
borboodin search Of Mrs. Charles Herly,
who, while temporarily deranged, left her
home hereWednesday evening. Mrs. Herly
is highly connected. She was last. seen
wandering near tho railroad track, five
miles from hsme, at dusk Wednesday, 1t
is feared thatehe has persisted from OK
pOsnre.
The Evening critic., 1885-03-20
Lost I'm London.s

A large audience witnessed this interest.
ing melo- drama at Herzog's Museum last
night. 1t was an audience that was much
pleased. The Pike Comedy Company pos-
sesses some very creditable material. There
are some weak spots in the troupe, but the
should be taken of the few remaining op.
portunities to SEQ Lost in London"
The Evening critic., 1885-03-20

The result of 25 years Catarrh ;--the
bridge or division Of my nose was about
half gone. i obtained bottle of Ely a
Cream Balm; have used four BOTTLES, apply
ing 1t to tho affected parts with swab,
had previously tried all other remedies on
the market without permanent relief-J.
A. WOOD, DC N. High street, Columbus. 0.
The Evening critic., 1885-03-20
The PresIdent,s CALLERS.

Archbishop Gibbons called on tho Prosi.
dent yesterday at o'clock by appoint
ment. He was accompanied by Mr.. II. L,
Merrick and spent pleasant half hour in
conversation with the President. Ex-
State Senator Macarthur of New York,
editor Of the Troy Telegram and Sunday
Budget had conference last night with
the President,
The Evening critic., 1885-03-20
A s'BIacklistesi" Player Sues for
Damages.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-. March 2O.-Dave Rowe,
the disqualified ball player, filed suit
IN the Circuit Court yesterday against
Chris Vonderahe and tho sportsman Base
BAH Association for 100000 damages The
allegations are that Vonderahe used his in
huenee to keep Rowe from becoming a
tional rneetinp.
The Evening critic., 1885-03-20
WIN Positively open This EvonIng

The new and splendid Roller Skating
Rink, corner of Ninth street and Rhode
Island avenue. This rink Washington eau
he proud Of The interior is handsomely
decorated the floor the largest and best
south of Philadelphia competent instruc-
tors constantly In attendance good music
and polite attention TO all. Fancy skating
every evening.
The Evening critic., 1885-03-20
Disastrous Fire In Augusta, Ga.

AUGUSTA GA, March 20.-Fire began at
midnight over the tobacco store of Carter
y Co., where quantity of Virginia to-
bacco was stored In less than an hour
the whole block, extending from Ellis to
Green streets, was in flames. The loss will
probably BIO 100000. The insurance is
unknown
The Evening critic., 1885-03-20

Workmen are engaged in putting in a
new front to Kings Palace, on Seventh
street. The enterprising proprietor is now
in New York, making extensive arrange
ments for the spring trade. AS soon as
the improvements are completed, he will
have his grand spring opening.
The Evening critic., 1885-03-20

over one hundred citizens of Springfield,
Ohio, banqueted ex-Speaker Keller last
night In recognition OF the services no had
rendered the community while in Congress.
The Evening critic., 1885-03-20
CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAILWAY

(LEAvE d. & p. DEPOT. SIXTH AND STs.)
Louisville. Cincinnati Columbus. ST. Louis
Daily except Sunday.
fort and Norfolk. Daily except sunday.
Through parlor car Washington to Old Point
Comfort.
$40 p. M,-For louisville. Cincinnati, St Louis
and Chicago, connecting for all points West,
Northwest and southwest; fast express daily;
does not stop for local business; through Pun
man service to Louisville and Cincinnati
For tickets and Information apply at @. 4 o.
Railway office, 5l3 Pennsylvania avenue, un6 er
National Hotel;V Midland Railway office, COL
Penn. avenue, and d, & p, station.
II. w, FULLER,
General Passenger Agent
General Manager.
The Evening critic., 1885-03-20
BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT SUNDAY DEC sist.
1854, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
Leave washington from station corner New


Leave Washington from Station, corner New
jersey avenue and O street,
For chicago, 9 q. m. and 1910 p. m. daily. The
s9d ehc age aTriying In Pi5HbuSgh q.
For Cincinnati, Louisville and st. Louis daily
sna Pasee s9s o w sboYs
SSt fsEe 2Se IT, sa is it limited train
extra fare Is char ged on this train for fast time
Gsp sSys n At Giln Rasor Oar and
troll, with sleeping cars 70 Pittsburgh.
F15 B a % OF week days. SSioi yse
$50. 49o. a4O 40. 7lo, 7l5, % and 0,S0 p m.
a. M lbs, LEO, 40, $40. 7'iO lis, SIS and ioso
I'm.
and points South, $40 y. m. daily.
For ANNAPOLIS O. 40 q. m. ana H. 10 and 400 .. M
roT way stations between n Washington ind Bal
i,lnmSSTe' o e4o S2On; M, l2lo SSO,44o. 7S and
and 1850 M For stations aSS on MeropotaS
Branch. 7.25 q. M. daily, except sunday, and $40
principal stations on MetrSpois sp srsno hay SO5
m. daily, except Sunday. for Lexington, Btsuntop
day; for frederick, DOS q. M, 40 >. M daily ex
For HaEerstown. 800 a. m. daily. except Sun
Trains arrive from he West daily. O. 100 q. M.
From Annapolis, $50 a. m. and $50 and SIS p.
M: sunday. 1910 am, S5 y. m,
day.
From Frederick and Intern ediate points. 8.e5 q ,
m. and S.l5 y. m. daily; except sunday.
Trains leave Baltimore foe Washington at 5.In,
60 40 8, and 10 500 M. 1915, la, 3, 4, ~,
6t0, TS0, 9EDd 1920 y. m. On Sundays Go, s
D m.
Ali trains iom Washington stopa Relay sta.
tlon, except LIS, ais and 40 p. nj.
For further Information apply Mt the Baltimore
4 Ohio ticket oflce-Washington Station. GIG aud
1851 Pennsylyania avenue, corner OF Fourteenth
street. where orders VIII be taken for baggage to
be checked AND received at any point In the city.
II. DUNHAM, q. TX. LORD,
Gen Man. baltimore. a. p A.
The Evening critic., 1885-03-20

Council BLpFFs, Iowa, March 20.--Dr.
y. ID. Cross, who shot and killed DIR. A. b.
McCane in this citS>in 1888, was yesterday
found guilty Of murdsr in the first degree.
The Evening critic., 1885-03-20

THERE never was perfect liniment
offered to tho public till Salvation oil was
discovered. Twenty i've cents.
The Evening critic., 1885-03-20

WITHOUT an equal is Sal vation oil. The
greatest cure on earth for pain. Price %
cents a bottle
The Evening critic., 1885-03-20

THE biggest thing out hSslvation Oil. 1t
kills all pain aud costs bat twenty 1--WE
cents bottle.
The Evening critic., 1885-03-20

The championship games of the Eastern
League do not begin here until the LIST of
May, but Manager 81 Milan has arranged TO
open the baseball season on the 30th lust.
The Nationals and Tho Brown University
nino will cross bats on that day. The Ma
tionals will probably have the following
team to begin the sos on with Baker, G.;
Barr, p; Hoover ID; Eyers, 2b.; bIorrissey,
3D.; White, Q. s. Hines, /. e.; Gagus, c. f.,
and Houclg, r. Z. Other games have been
arranged for by Mana or seanlan as follows;
March so aud 81, Brown University April
|, 2, Sand A, BROOKLYN April 8, 0 and 10,
Providence April IL Buffalo April IA,
Athletic.
The Evening critic., 1885-03-20
Q, W. SMITH,
General Manager
FRANK TRIGG. N, Il, Passenger Agent.
ENaNN IhI1l', ~. ", Ph58ehgtt ABent.
WASHINGTON, OHIO 4 WESTERN RAIL
ROAD COMPANY.
gJyNMEp AID NnFMEncr
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT,

TWO TRAINS DAILY BETWEEN ALEX.
ANDRIA AND ROUND HILL,
Leave Washington at a25 a, m. and 4:25 p. m
and Alexandria 81 1915 q. m. and g:S5 D. m. Pass
p M, and arrive at Round Hill ut 1918 p. M. and
7.29 D. m.
Leave Round Hill ut $40 q. m. and 4.s5 D. nj.
Pass Leesburg, going eastward, at 6:12 q. m. and
6;H p IN, md arrlveat Alexandria at SOB q. IN.
and 7;il p. m. and NJ Washington at $40 ~ M and
725 y. m.
SUNDAY TRAINS leave Round Hill at $50 =.
M ana 4y9 p M A6riXss 81 Alexanars a. SOi a.
and 725 y. m. Leave Washington ~ 9:25 q, m.
snd SOS p. M. Alexandria at 1886 n. m, and SID
p M; pass Leesburg going eastward, at 6:l2 -.
M and b:l7p. M; westward, il;S6 q. m. and lGlS
49, q. M. RRoPHY. snnerIntendant.
The Evening critic., 1885-03-20
HOUSE PAINTS $; :3 FL?

Building supplies, Nos. OOs, piC, Si2 and Oh q
street, three doors west Of the Patent Ofice. Inn
medlately adjoining National 1,lnes Armory,
than at any other establishment In the city. II
you wish TO buy even the smallest quantity OF
white lead, oils, vRrnsh colors, dry or In oil ETC.,
send your address ON postal card and a printed
priceist OF every article sold In this department
will be sent to you by return mall, reaching you
In few hours time by letter carrier This price
list gives the price of halfpint, pint, quart, half
oil, turpentine, dryer vArnlsh and other LIQUIDS
sold by measures also. price per quarter-pound,
hnlfpound pound. aye, ten, twenty-five and And
100 pounds OF each article sold by weight; also list
and prices OF miscel laneous articles, The prices
are graded according to the quantity bought.
Large buyers get very lowest pficesi small buy
ers pay r. slightly higher rate, MY prices are
fixed. AL buyers buying the same quantity pay
the same price. The inexperienced buyer gets
the anme price rs the Oldest painter If he buys the
Same quantity.
After examining my price list send your orders
by messenger. telephone or by mail,and they Will
be illed promptly and the bill, as per price-llst,
collected on delivery Goods delivered TO all
The other departments ofmy business have
grown to satisfactory proportions now give my
special attention to the Paint Department, and
expect by having full supply of first class
goods, selling them at low proes and making
prompt deliveries, 10 secure n liberal share OF
JAMES II, MoGILL
Dealer In Building Supplies,
eos 9l0, el2 and 0li q street.
The Evening critic., 1885-03-20

shIrts, Collars ana Oum Done Up
equal to new, at Morgan's Steam Laundry.
Lowest prices.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-19
The Coffee Tree.
Gardeners Magazine.

GardenerS Magazine.
Now that beautiful Ieaved plants
are SO justly popular and in such CON
stant request for drawing room deco
ration, it is surprising that the coffee
tree of commerce Coffee Arabica) is
not made use of. We see it now and
then IN nurserymen's greenhouses,
but seldom anywhere else, and yet
there are few evergreen shrubs more
ornamental, and very few that are
better adapted for the adornment of
the slttlng-rOOm. An average tenn
perature Of 20 degrees in summer and
80 degrees in winter will be found
quite sufficient, and if the plant is put
IN a warm corner of the room over
the kitchen fire on frosty nights, no
harm will come to it.
The best soil for planting is a mix
ture of peat and loam. The drainage
must be thorough, the supply of
water abundant, and the roots must
have plenty of room. The coffee tree
IN a young state is well worth grow
ing for the sake Of it's bright green,
glossy leaves, fragrant jessamine-like
white blossoms, and berries changing
from green to red. It is said that
Megalledln, learned Mufti of Alden,
became acquainted with it during one
of his African journeys. He took
back some berries with him to Yemen,
and recommended the berries to his
friends as an excellent method of
keering awake at prayers. It's use
gradually spread to the Nile, Syria,
Asia Minor and Turkey. Coffee was
first sold IN Constantinople in 1854.
It was introduced into Europe by
the Dutch ia 1910, but did not reach
this country till 1910 Arab coffee is
chiefly grown in Yemen, where 1t
was first planted in the neighborhood
Of Alden and Mocha. The plantations
are usually made half way up the
hills. The berries are not gathered,
but cloths are spread under the trees
for the fruit to fall on when ripe.
The coffee is mostly consumed in the
country, the home demand being so
great. There is not much exported,
and that not the best. A good deal of
what goes IN the trade by the name
of Mocha coffee comes from Brazil
and the West Indies.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-19
What They Become.
Stookt0O Mail

He shot his head in at the police
station and asked, "Any smart men
herew
Eyes, SIR" replied Officer Malloy,
between Havana whiffs; I'm at your
service"
ooh, you are? Well, I want to
ask you this question: Germans in
Germany are Germans. When they
come to California, what are they3'
Germans still"
'And Italians"
''Italians still"
''And Frenchr'
Still French"
"And Irishmen?"
"Irishmen still"
"Pll bet you dollar they ain't!"
Amt? Well, then, what are they?"
Policemen
Officer Malloy whistled softly to
himself and took a spin around the
block.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-19
Army OF the Pet0ma C.

The Army of the Potomac encamp-
ed around Washington during the
winter of 1861 62. writes Ben: Perley
POOre N The Boston Budget, made
itself very comfortable as the days
began to lengthen. There was daily
drilling, holiday, games, flag presen-
tatlons, and Investigations by con-
gressional committees, but no for
ward movement. The camps of over
200 regimentsspresented to the visitors
eye spectacle Of perfect regularity
and exemplary neatness, while the
interior Of the tents was invariably
well warmed and furnished with as
many comforts as the circumstances
state of war and the expectation of
hasty removal at no distant date
would allow. The men were also
comfortably clothed for the season,
and seldom made any complaints,
even when inquired as to their wants.
The wonderful mildness Of the weather
had prevented any suffering from
cold, and the worst storm was only q
gale of wind which twisted and tore
this Christmas green's, with which
some camps Were profusely decorated,
till their arches, suns, moons, stars,
and notices looked as if the witches
had been holding saturnaEa among
them. The ground was dry and white
as an Italian highway, yielding a
cloud Of dast to every passing furry
Of wind. Each cooking place was
fenced in by wall of loose stones,
within which stands the cook and his
assistants, which emitted teepling
odors not wholly ungrateful to nostrils
that had been snufing the keen
winds over the hills for few hours.
In the market places of several
Western Mexico towns peasant wom-
en- bring in for sale trays, covered
with living aunts, each about as big
and round as a large white currant,
and each entirely filled with honey or
grape sugar, much appreciated by the
ingenious Mexican youth as..an excel
lent substitute for coffee. They hold
the ant by its head and suck out the
honey, with which its back parts are
greatly distended, and throw away
the empty body. Women buy the
ants by the quart, press out the honey
through a muslin strainer and make
it into sweet intoxicant that is great
ly enjoyed by the Mexican youth and
husband.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-19

While both the array and the navy
service Of the United states are over
crowed and the sources of study at
West Point and Annapolis are being
made harder in order to prevent
cadets from graduating, the vacancies
in the British service at the present
time number 240, with only 137 cadets
in the senior class at Saadhurst to fill
them. By the present law 800 are
allowed to enter annually to be train
ed for officers in the British regular
army.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-19
How Man Flew as one With Wings
New Orleans Times-Democrat.

A cyclone passed over the Broad
well place, at Natchitoches Paris, last
week, and blew down some seven or
eight houses. No lives were lost,
though some cattle on the place were
injured. A negro, it is reported, wa q
standing several hundred yards from
the river bank, when the cyclone lift.
ed him off his feet and he shot through
the air like a bullet out of gun in the
direction of the river. Fortunately a
large tree stood on the brink of the
river, and as he was hurled along he
caught one of its branches and was
saved.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-19
5ions of worldly wisdom kept her cold

tions of worldly wisdom kept her cold
and unresponsive.
Eleven, he courts. Grand
mammals beautiful eyes grew bright
er even now at the thought of the
new and holy happiness that had
come to her. Truly this was love,
that OF natural heart and ripened
intellect. The glory of it shone even
now upon her, though it was long
since. Twelve, he married" and
grandpa had gone before her and
waited for her on the shore of the
blessed where "God is love-"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-19

The oldest tree on earth. so far as
any one knows, is said to be the ''Bo"
tree In the sacred city of Amarapoora,
Burmah 1t was planted III 29S B. O.,
and is accordingly two thousand one
hundred and seventy-one years old.
Its great age is, according to Sir
James Emerson Tennett, proved by
historic documents. 1t is regarded as
sacred.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-19
Voices of the Night.
Boston Journal.

Does your husband sleep soundG"
asked Mrs. Cobbs in the course of
call upon Mrs. Dobbs." ''Soundi"
responded Mrs. Dobbs; "well, should
say SO! don't believe you or any
body else heard such sound. It's
enough to stop an alarm clock" The
caller murmured that some men were
that way.