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The Washington critic., 1886-04-26

Easter services were held In st. Johns
Church, West Washington, yesterday morn
ing and afternoon with appropriate music
and a profusion of decorations Of the
choicest flowers. The debt Of this church,
six years ago, when the present rector, Rev.
DIR. Lindsay, took charge, was about $1,000,
and Of this amount 1000 remained after
the Easter Offering of last year. During
the past year $500 was raised, and the
rector asked the congregation yesterday
Easter day. for $1,000 more to free the
church from debt. They responded with
an Offering of 81 900, about 800 more than
the amount Of the debt. With this surplus as
the nucleus Of a fund the vsstry will at
once prepare for long-contemplat i'm
provements in the church building. The
church is doing a noble work IN this com
munity, and Is now In q prosperous con-
ditIon In addition to meeting all of its
current expenses last year, II raised over
$500 in principal and interest to pay the
debt
The Washington critic., 1886-04-26

The Dwyer. Brothers stable of nine horses
arrived this morning at the Ivy City Course.
The trotters Maggie K and Adelaide were
given some fast work yesterday morning
at Biightwood. The time was very salts
factory considering the earliness of the sea-
son. They will be sent in few days to en-
gage in the races of the Philadelphia Cir
cult and will be driven by Mr.. j. II. Nor
row.
The PAGER Gossip was sent to Philadel-
phia to-day. He will be entered in the 2.30
racing class throughout the circuit. 1t is
understood that Lem ullman will drive
him. Lem is like Gossip. fast, but rather
dizzy. The result Of such a combination
will be watched for with interest
The Washington critic., 1886-04-26
Short Length Goods!

5000 yards Short Length Lawns, no small
remnants, 2lSc.
$500 yards Short Length White Lawns, from
2 to 10 In piece, Sc.
1880 yards Short Length Cacheco Lawns,
SIC.
800 yards Short Length Pacifc'Lawns, &c.
1850 yards Short Length Plaid organdie
Lawns, SIC.
3lOO yards Short Length India Linen, 7I6c.
1880 yards Short Length Batiste, In fancy,
navy and mourning figured, DC:
1900 yards Short Length Satin Striped Per-
sian Lawn, 10c.
cases Of Amoskeag Dress Gingham, new
patterns, Sc.
case Of Java Cloth, in plain colors, Sc.
ceases Of Java Cloth, In stripes, size.
case of handsome assorted Crinkled Seer
suckers, 10l6c.
1900 yards Short Length yard-wide Satlnes,
In figured and plain, DC; genuine yarn dyed
goods.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-26
The baltimore 4 Ohio Railroad

are quoting the following rates: To Chi
$l6.50; to Cincinnati, Sll; to indianapolis,
$l2, and Detroit, sl2, and corresponding
low rates to all points in the West, North
west and Southwest. Fast limited express
trains, with through parlor and sleeping
cars to destination. Time to Chicago %
hours, Cincinnati l6 hours, st. Louis ~
hours, Indianapolis 81 hours and Pittsburg
10 hours. Limited train for Chicago and
Pittsburg leaves Washington at 9:43 a. m.
ticket agents B. &. D. X. X. before purchas
ing. Offices 6l9 and 1851 Pennsylvania
avenue and station, corner Of New Jersey
avenue and G street.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-26
The Proofreader and the Poem.

Some writer has produced a poem called
"Sounds from the Sanctum." 1t reads just
too pretty, and gives readers the thought
that the author never visited the sanctum
when business was in full blast. II he had
called about midnight, for instance, he
would have seen two saints, one poring over
a FL ~ slip, the other holding the copy,
and the sounds would have been something
Ike this "Proofreader-As flowers without
the sunshine fair--comma-so-com
without you-do full stop-breathe
dark and dismal mair----. Copyholder-
Thunder Not mair, air. Proofreader-I
treathe dark and dismal air-comma-of
fowers-comma. Copyholder-Shoot the
comma. Proofreader- done As
bowers without the sunshine fair-semi-
co. on-confound slug seven, he never justi-
iies his lines-No Joy In ife-comma-no
woi ms pyholder-Warmth Proof
reat er-No warmth share comma-and
health and vigorous files Copyholder-
Blaz,s Health and vigor fly Proof
readei-Health and vigor Hy--full stop.n
That's alb )ut the sound OF II when poetry
is on deck, -[Iowa State Register.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-26
NOW COMES THE
GENUINE CREAM F.!

All.wool Serge, q inches wide, i7c; they
cannot be matched In this city for less than
30c.
Dentelle Grenadine. In cream, beige, brown
and black, 100: cannot be matched for less
than 371lc.
.G1 Homespun, spring weight only the
shades, 29c; Soc Is considered a bargain.
4 Canvas Cloth, spring weight, same coll
ors, 29c; same price as the above.
3Oinch Cheviotine, very cool for summer
wear, Csc; sold over the counter Mt 5Oc.
5i-inch or double width Homespun and
Cheviotine, 30c.
Double width All-wool Bourette, for trim
ming or oyerskirts, 400; combination OF col
ors, the price from the piece, 81.
Watch out for our underprlce specials In
Millinery and Reg. Goods next Friday, We
only advertise three days in week, but,
nevertheless, the prices hold good until every
new issue.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-26
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The New York stock market this morn
ing was dull throughout. The only feature
of interest was consolidated gas, which
opened at 100 on limited business and
sold down to 05l, and then recovered to 81.
The quotations for the generally active list
were slight, but the tone Of speculation was
firm Notwithstanding the extreme activity,
and at midday prices were up to per
cent. The market is steady, but dull at
present writing. Money loaned at % per
cent. Exchange firm at 4s7l@isol. Gov
ernments firm. Currency G's, 1877 bid; Us,
coupon, 1861 bid: AIS, do, ll2l bid.
Petroleum.
B. K. Plain & Co., st. Cloud Building,
furnish the following OH quotations:
Closed Saturday, T2l; opened to-day, u; ;
highest, T2l; lowest, 7Os 2:l5 p. m, ~.
New York stock Market.
The following have been furnished by j.
Vance Lewis, broker, southwest corner
Eighth and F streets:
The Washington critic., 1886-04-26

ADJUSTMENTS.

ALBAuGn's-Alfa Norman Opera Com
pauy IN "The Mikado."
NATIoNAI,--The Boston Ideal Opera Com
pany in "Maid of Honor"
THE BIJoU-Wilbur Opera Company in
"The Mikado."
HERzoG's- -'Esmeralda."
BARTON & LooA N's--Joe A. Burgess in
"The Bankers Luck"
CRoUs--Capitol Park.
PANoRAMA-Second Battle OF Bull Run,
LIGHT INFANTRY FAiR-Armory.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-26
The ApriI Term Bepins.

The April term Of the Supreme Court of
ills District commenced this morning with
c.. Justice Cartier and Justices Cox and
\ errick on the bench. The calendar mum
,rs eighty-four cases, many OF them quite
important, against the railroad companies
nd tho District, but II is not likely to be
1 ushed ere the summer recess IA taken,
The Washington critic., 1886-04-26
Bill Nye On the Telephone

"The telephone is great invention. 1t
is good thing to talk at and murmur into
and deposit profanity In, but to take up a
conversation and keep 1t up aud follow a
man out through the front door with it,
the telephone has still much to learn from
MOman.n
The Washington critic., 1886-04-26
.AIderney Dairy Wagons.

Fresh Alderney butter, churned every
morning and delivered In J h "Ward"
prints, 45c. per h. Also cottage cheese
buttermilk and sweet milk, sc. per qt.
Cream, 15c. per pit.
SEE the Easter book of the season, at
Whitaker's, "The Song of the Bluebird, 75c.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-26
WASHINGTON CRITIC
mElTHER INDICATIONS.

For 80 hours, for the Middle Atlantic
States, generally fair weather, followed
during Tuesday by local rains; easterly,
generally shifting to warmer southerly
winds.
For Tuesday, local rains are indicated
for the Middle Atlantic States, the Ohio
Valley and lower lake region, with slightly
warmer weather in the Middle Atlantic
States.
Thermometer Readings.
Thermometer readings for April 20, 1886;
a. m, $40; a. m, $50; ii a. M, 81.
April %: Mean temperature, 660; max
imum, SIC; minimum, $50; mean relative
humidity, 14e; total precipitation, .O2 inch.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-26

Furniture, Carpets. Blankets,
Comforts and general house-furnishing
goods sold on easy weekly or monthly pay
ments at John Smiths Installment House,
ll3 New Jersey avenue northwest.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-26

In the Court in General Term to-day
Messrs. S. S. IIenkle, Linden Kent and
George f. Hamilton were appointed com
mittee to examine candidates for admission
to the bar of this District
The Washington critic., 1886-04-26

DoN'T FORGET the offer of all books In
stock at cost to close them out at Whit
aker's, ll05 Pennsy lyania avenue.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-26

BIBLES, Prayer and Hymnal, devotional
looks and other books suitable for Easter,
at Whitaker's, l105 Pennsylvania avenue.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-26

Grand military reception and ball at Ma.
tonal RiGes' Armory by Nelson Division,
No. 9, Uniform Rank, Knights Of Pythias,
April %. Tickets, admitting geatlcman
and ladies, 81. Supper furnished by the
committee. The lady friends of Nelson
Division will present the command with a
beautiful flag In military style.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-26
Mrs. \. JeTries, Fashionable Will
linerE.

at 2l3s Pennsylvania avenue northwest, has
Just opened full line of all the latest novel
ties In hats and bonnets. A specially IN
hats for children.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-26
Drive 4.
Infants Lone Skirts,

Made of the very best cambric and Nainsook,
trimmed with embroidery or lace, as well as
plain tucked, at soc, 75c, 81, SIPS, S175 and up
The Washington critic., 1886-04-26

Faster Cards aud satin Art Prints.
in largest quantities, designs aud lowest
prices, at Whitaker's.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-26
CITY SPECIALS.


Cheapest Fountain Pen Made.
Plain, Soc; and gold-mounted, 81, at Whit
aker's.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-26

937 street Post building), is the head
quarters for the finest brands OF wet goods
in the market. Cigars of the most delicious
flavor.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-26
knights of Pythias

Most wonderful variety.in the world. j
Jay Could 42l Ninth street.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-26

Mrs. Elizabeth r. Boynton, sister of ex-
Postmaster-GeneralC Creswell, was stricken
with paralysis last evening at the home OF
her mother in Port Deposit, Nd, and is not
expected to recover.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-26
stricken With Paralysis.

No poison in Red Star Cough Cure. Nc
opiates. 1t is prompt, safe and sure.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-26

SEE the Victor Fountain Pen, 50c., at
Whitaker's.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-26

EVERYBODY is going TO the "Engllshe
Faire" at the Light Infantry Armory, which
opens tonight.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-26

OF courcc the Affirmative is the popular side
Nearly every man takes pride in dress. The
neglect of dress makes the sloven, who often
wonders why mankind slight his acknowl-
edged abilities and personal worth. Some.
what of the prctension involved in good
dressing is necessary to secure recognition.
For years we have studied this subject of
dress, how to secure the best results at the
least cost, and we think we have solved the
problem, and now ask you simply to invcsti-
gate our claims.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-26
$lO.
$lO.

Chcviot is made from u long stapled wool
originally peculiar to the Cheviot hills of
Great Britain, but now widely cultivated In
all parts of the world. The long flbres Of this
wool are not adapted to the fulling mill, CON
seQuently there is not that shrinking In the
cloth made from it as there is In fabrics made
from the short necces OF the Meruo breed.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-26
Infants Outfits.

We shall place on sale four special drives in
Infants Long ard Short Dresses, having pur-
chased same much below regular prices.
Drive T.
Infants Long Slips, made of fine Cambria, q
yoke of IL fine tucks and Hamburg inserting
centre piece, deep hem at the bottom; price
O5c.
Drive q
Infants Long Slips of fine English Main.
sook, rows of tllcks and 2 embroidered insert
ings the entire front, tucked yoke back; price
Sl35; finer grades up to $40.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-26

Was so great, and so many ladies anxious
about their personal attractive costumes for
Easter, the little ones were apparently neg.
lected. Now the elder ones are settled, the
excitement and rush is about over, we invite
vo~r attention to the new and immense
p,,,k OF
The Washington critic., 1886-04-26
JOHN RUDDENS

SEE the Victor Fountain Pen, so cents, at
Whitaker's.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-26

Fl, TO, fun,
smell the blood of an Englishmun.
Where, sir, where
Go to ye Englishe Faire.
(At ye Light Infantry Hall.)
The Washington critic., 1886-04-26
Clothing Department.

We have an unlimited assortment in Prince
Albert Suits, Single Pants and Alpaca Goats
at prices to suit the times. We will bepleased
to see you at the popular
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-05-29
WELL LIGHTED.

The Importance OF Christians Lettinr
Their Light So Shine That Wicked Mon
May He Influenced Thereby to Refrain
from EVIL.
What difference it makes to have 4
street well lighted at night! The CHEEKY
beams of the street lamp and the daz-
cling brilliancy of the electric light are
more of protection to the traveller at
night through streets than the weapon
of the policeman. The evil beings who
haunt our streets at night shun the
well-lighted thoroughfares, and skulk
off into dark alleys and unlighted lanes
where their evil deeds are not likely to be
discovered. And yet it is not teh light
alone that makes the difference. Thore
arc palaces of sin where riot and revel-
ry go on unabashed beneath the glare
of gilded lamps and crystal chanda-
liers; for the liglt of the physical lamp
is of little moral avail unless It is made
elective by that other light Of which
Christ spoke when He said: 'Ye are
the light of the world" The powers of
darkness fear the natural light only
when it is accompanied by that better
light; and the guilty creatures who
show their guilt, unashamed, in the
brilliantly lighted palaces of sin, would
cover and shr nix beneath the Christ
lighted eyes of true and pure men, II
suddenly exposed to their searching
gaze. There are anxious souls who
seem to themselves never to have done
anything for the Master. who might be
comforted it'll # they could only re-
alize how important is this work Of
mere light bearing. Many neighbor-
hood, now for, ed to be outwardly re-
spectacle by the presence of few God
fearing men and women in it's midst,
would break out into op n and fragrant
vie clness if that restraining and en-
tightening presence wer to cease.
But wherever Gods children are, the
light shines, and the workers of in
EQUITY are forced to hide their evil
deeds. l. is deed worth doing to
food the streets at night with the cleo
trio light: but it is deed far better
worth doing to let ones Christian light
SO shine that ev men will fear to bring
their evil eds 10 the brightness of its
shining; for the light of a little band of
Christian men aad women is worth
more, to keep a community pure, than
all the light of all the lamps ever in
vented. IS. s. Times.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-05-29
FIFTY YEARS AGO.

How Captains of the Militia Were Elected
IN 1879.
It is fifty years ago, and the enrolled
militia of Hanover Precinct have met to
organize reg lar military company.
Mr.. Brown rises and dominates Tom
Jones rs Captain. Jones said he knew
but little about mastering and such like
things, b It he guessed that if the boys
wanted him he would drill 'em the best
he knew how.
At this point, Mr.. Campbell, amid
great applause, suggested the name of
Elder Reese, saying that although hs
was first-class local preacher, yet he
could attend to the duties of both Of
fees. He was tine.looking. quick
witted, ready with the tongue, born to
talk and to command and was just the
man the company peeded for Captain.
When the long and loud cheering
ceased. the following are the remarks,
taken by veracious reporter. which
Elder Reese made in response to his
nomination:
Gentlemen, ! arise to accept the
nomination of myself as Captain of
your company. If you see fit to elevate
me to that high and honorable and
most responsible position, then 1 viii
endeavor to rub up my military tao
ticles and serve you to the best of my
ability, as the duties of Captain will not
at all interfere with my Sunday APP
pointments to preach to the people.
But, gentlemen, if you prefer Tom
Jones to myself, then l will drop into
the private ranks with the same degree
Of eloquence and affability.''
He was Captain as well as Elder
Reese from that day on. louisville
C0arter-J Journal.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-05-29
SIXTEEN REASONS.

For Going to Church on Rainy Sundays,
and In Otherwise Unpleasant weather.
l attend church on rainy Sundays bc-
cause
/. God has blessed tine Lords day
and hallowed it, making no exceptions
for miny Sundays.
2. expect my minister to be there.
l should be surprised If he were to stay
at home for the weather.
B. II his hands fail through weak
ness, | shall have great reason to blame
myself unless sustain him by my
prayers and my presence.
4. By staying away may lose the
prayers which may bring Gods bless
ing, and the sermon that would have
done me great good.
5. My presence is moro needtul on
Sundays when there are few than on
those days when the church Is crowded.
6. Whatever station hold in the
church, my example must influence
others II ! stay away, why may not
theyp
z. On any important business, rainy
weather does not keep me at home,
and church attendance is, in Gods
sight, very important.
3. Among the crowds OF pleasure
seekers, see that no weather keeps
the delicate female from the ball, tho
party, or the concert
9. Among other blessings, such
weather will show me on what founda-
ton my faith is built. It will prove
how much l love Christ. True love
rarely fails to meet an appointment
10. Those who stay from church be-
cause 1t is too warm, or too cold, or too
rainy, frequently absent themselves on
fair Sundays.
II. Though my excuses satisfy my
SELF, they still must undergo God s
scrutiny; and they must be well
grounded to bear that. duke IA 49,
II. There is special promise that,
where two or three meet together in
Gods name, He will be in the midst Of
them.
Is. An avoidable absence from the
church is an infallible evidence of spir-
itual decay Disciples first follow
Christ at distance, and then, like Pc
ter, do not know him.
IA. My faith is to be shown by nv
self-denying Christian life, and not by
the rise or fall of the thermometer.
10. Such yielding to surmountable
difficulties prepares for yielding to
those merely imaginary. until thou
sands mover enter church, and vet
think they have good reason for such
neglect
is. know not how many more
Sundays God may give me. and it
would be a poor preparation for my
first Sunday in Heaven, to have sighted
my last Sunday on earth.-Francss r.
Havergal.
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a Mysterious Joke.

joke is mystery TO some people.
In certain court in this State, on .
time. the proceedings we're delayed by
the failure Of witness named Sarah
Mony 10 arrive. After waiting . long
time for Sarah the court concluded to
wait no longer, and. wishing to crack
his little joke, remarked: This court
will adjourn without Sarah Mony. .
Everybody laughed, except ono man,
who sot in solemn meditation for five
minutes, and then burst into hearty
gufaw, exclaiming: Il see ii! see tiff
When he went home he tried to tell the
joke TO his wife. There was witness
named Marah Mony who didn't como, /"
said he. and so the court said Wen
adjourn without Wary Mony." Il don't
see any point to that" said his wife.
Il know it, said he. II didn I at first;
but yeu viii 10 abou, live minutes. ~
Bcston Transcript.