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The Washington critic., 1886-10-29
Coats! Coats!

Lot I, Newmarkets, ages from TO IL
yrs plain and trimmed d................Sl0
Cut from 50 90.
Lot ., Misses Newmarkcts, assorted
cloth, AstraChan trimmed l.........."SlO
Cut from Sh25.
Lot 3, Misses Fine Brown Berlin Twill,
full Astrachan trimmed front and back,
heavy ornaments, IL to 10 years,.,.., Si0S
Cut from 50 75.
Lot 4, Ladies' Brown Beaver Nisites,
heavy Chenille trimmed. warranted all
Cut from 5000.
Lot 3. Ladies' Black Beaver Sacks, Passe-
mcntrie trimmed. ed....,,.,,.,.,... $500
Cut from Si.i0.
Lot ., Ladies' Black and Fancy Boucle
Jackets, tight.fitting and loose fronts. SO 81
Cut from Sii9.
Lot ilj, Ladies' Back Berlin, Astrachan,
and Fur Trimmed Dolmans. 5000
Cut from SO.
Lot co, Ladies' Satin Brocade Nistes,
deep fur trimmed ...,...,........ 800
Cut from Si2
Lot Z, Ladies' silk Rhadimcr Circulars,
lur lined, ,.,,,.....,,,.... SS.vJ
Cut from Sli
Lot ., 400 Ladies' f0.inch Seal Plush
Coats fine seal ornaments ts..........,,SlS.9
Cut from S25.
This Is the best offering of msdiu grade
coats In the city.
The Washington critic., 1886-10-29
w. II. Eiougi,ton & 90.

srEcIAL low prices at j. Brooks ne,
shoe store, 722 1th st.
The Washington critic., 1886-10-29

believe they can show the best selecte,
stock Of upholstery goods, carpets aud fur
nlture in the city.
The Washington critic., 1886-10-29

Coon shoes for little money at j. Brock,
new shoe store, 722 7th st.
The Washington critic., 1886-10-29
Mems and Ladies' Underwea

Mems Merino Shirts. ts..................,...2O zoe
Cut from 2jc.
Mems Merino Shirts, sizes to a. ..,.,.....3jc
Cut from i5C.
Mems heavy Nerino Shirts, silk bound,
rcarl buttons, hcrringbons stitch at
Cut from SOC.
Mems Scarlet Shirts, all wool............Ooc
Cut from soc.
Mems Scarlet Shirts. fine quality. 900
Cut from Sl.2.
Mems White, all wool, Merino Shirts,
every fiber wool. l...,..........,,,,,,.,.,OO .,OOc
Cut iroH S1.2i.
Drawers to match each of the above.
Boys Merino Shirts, sizes 90 to 3i...,...2ic
Cut from 25C.
Ladies' Merino Vests. ts.....,...........,,..23c
Cut from 29c.
Ladies' Merino Vests. ts...,,.......,........3 .36c
Cut from d5C.
Ladies' Merino Vests, silk bound, pearl
button, herring. bone stitch.
Cut from soc.
Ladies' all.wool Scarlet Vests, silk finish.S0c
Pants to match each.
% pieces Jersey Flannels, 81 in. wide.,.. i4c
All-wool Plaid Dress Flannels .....,..,...i3c
Atwood Basket Flannels, all shades. 800
Al-wool Plain Red Flannels.. .12l9t
Our all-wool Short Ends Goods, for this
week Only .,.'.'.'',.',.'' .''''...'...' .''.SOC
The Washington critic., 1886-10-29
FROM OUR
Dress Trimming Dept.

silk Hussar Cord, all new fall shades, per
NAru...., ....,.''''.s,,....., W
Inch.wide Passementerie, per yard ....... e
Fine Passementerle Ornaments, each.... q,
All.wool Laced inches wide, for cloth
dresses, per yard Observation-Disclosures. 10
Heavy jet Trimming, per yard d......... IL,
All shades III Worsted Ball Trimming, per
yard. .,.......,.. ...,..,' ........,... ~
Our entire line of Rosary Trimming, per
yuru '...'.....'s Ol
4-inch wide TAPPED Marabout, all shades,
per yard ...".:...:......':'' ."......'. 30
Full line of Chenille Fringe. ih-lnch
heading, very heavy per yard. .......u 3S
Full line of Metal Clasps, I, To- 1919, Is, Is,
20 and %
All widths In Colored Hercules Braid, per
NalU U.,.',',..' '.,.'.'.'',,''.,'. ..' %
Choice of cur entire line Of Fine Buttons,
Ter dozen '.'...''''.. ......'..'..''''.'... ~
~ Remember, these goods are stamped a
above advertised and n genuine glarante
given for the quality Of stock In them
The Washington critic., 1886-10-29

FRIED OYSTERS SOC. box a. st. Marc's.
The Washington critic., 1886-10-29

Steamed oysters, corner l4th and SITS.
The Washington critic., 1886-10-29

SELECT Steamed Oysters at St. Mares.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-20
THE EASTERN SHORE.


Peurd Dtss In the wseds-New Lrh'so"'e
CORES, ondepce 9th Richmond Dispatch
ONAScocR, FEB. Is, 1886.
Last Tuesday afternoon an old CO.
lored woman named Lizzie Perkins
wen, to punkirk, in tie eastern part OF
Accomack, and got drunk. About
shutdown she started home in her one
horse cart, and j, is supposed that she
fell asleep on the road and froze TO
death that night, as she was found dead
in the cart, with bottle OF whlskey
beside her, early yesterday morning.
The discovery was made by some
school.children, as they were passing
on their way to school through a dense
pine thicket, INTO which the horse had
strayed from the road.
The steamers plying between here
and Baltimore hayeresumed their routes
again after having been frozen up
for nearly month and half.
Reports from Chincoteague and the
other islands on the seaside state that
the recent cold weather was very de-
structiye TO the cattle and ponies. The
poor animals wandered about the
marshes in the binding snow hunting
in vain for food. and many Of them
perished FROM hunger and cold.
The new lighthouse on Killick's
shoals, at the entrance to Chincoteague
bay, has been completed, and a fog
bell, weighing 1,500 pounds, has been
put up in it. FlrSt-Assistant CULLEN,
Of the Assatesgue lighthouse, has been
promoted to keeper Of the new light.
KALLIAS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-20
AFTER TWENTY YEARS.
A Man Who Was " LsRallv Dead Comes u
Life ana Claims his Fortune.

A Man Who Wss {" Legally Dead - Comes TO
life ana Claims his Fortune.
A Reading special says; A curious
case, involving the question whether
a man can be declared legally dead
while physically alive, came up in the
Orphans Court to-day before Judge
Schwartz.
Twenty years ago Henry 6. Heff-
ner left his home in Richmond town
ship for parts unknown. In 1876 his
father died, and the property was by will
divided among the decedent's eight
children, HenTy's share being held in
trust for him by Noah Smith. When
Henry went away he left wife and
two children. In 1882 Eva, the eldest
child, became of age, and upon the re-
port of an auditor that her father was
legally dead, nothing having been heard
OF him for twelve years, half OF his
share was distributed to her.
Last month, however, llefiner re-
Turned to his old home and Immediately
began proceedings TO secure his legacy,
now amounting to nearly $4,000. To-
dav he testified that after travelling all
over the United States for ten years ne
had in 1875 located in Williamsport,
and for the past decade had lived there
in poverty, ignorant of the money
awaiting him at his old home. lie
now seeks to set aside the decree OF
court which declared him legally dead.
Decision has not yet been rendered,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-20
PETERSBURG AND VICINITY.

ffiei Of Gambiing CSss-An Enterprise
Needing Capital-The Councu and Public
Bn,la,rR sltes-RailrOad Improvement, &c.
lCoyrespondence ofthe Richmond Dispatch
PETERSBURG, Feb. -, 1886.
In the Mayors Court this morning
John Croker (colored), charged with
keeping a gamblipg-hOu and thirteen
other colored men charged with gam
bling on the said premises, were ar
Iaignod for examination. The defend
ants were all represented by able coun-
sci. and the warrants Of arrest were
quashed, but new ones issued. On
motion Of the defendants the eXamina-
ton was then continued until to-mor-
Tow Saturday morning. This house
was raided by the police at late hour
last Saturday night, and the parties in
question arrested. The affair caused
quite commotion in colored circles.
1t was stated some time ago that the
Baltimore firm who purchased the large
cotton.faotory on Canal street, formerly
operated by Messrs. Davis, Roper d
Co., would soon put the factory to work
again. Such, it is said, was their pur-
pose, and an effort to that end was made
TO organize a company with capital
Of 100000. The purchasers, 1t is re-
ported, offered to give the mill, ma
chinery, and other property as so much
capital, and secured subscriptions to
stock at the North amounting to about
$4,000. But in Petersburg the re-
mainder has not yet been subscribed,
and the prospects look rather dis
couraging. The purchasers were de-
.irous that an interest in the mill should
be held in this city. II is hoped, how
ever, that the project may yet be a sue
cess.
The Common Council Of this city
viii NO doubt feel in honor bound TO
appropriate the sum Of $4,000 to pay
for the site of the Colored Normal
School, near town, having adopted a
resolution agreeing to give that amount
on condition that the school building
should be erected in or adjacent to the
city. On the same conditions the Coun.
Gil gave els, 900 for the purchase of q
site for the Central Lunatic Asylum,
and promptly issued bonds in payment
therefor. A great many Of our people
thought the city had paid its portion OF
the money for the school site.
The Petersburg Railroad Company
to-day began the grading Of its track
along Washington street, east OF Syca,
more, and when il is done q subject
which has caused much contention and
dissatisfaction will have been removed
The track rams along this street at
grade several feet above the cutters
which elevation prevents the crossing
al vehicles. The congregation OF Wash
ireton. Street Methodist Episcopa
church, located on this street, have Ion
been urging proper grade OF the roa'
for the sake Of safety and convenience
Peanut-raisers in the lower countie
say they can get better prices for thei
peanuts at the railroad stations in thei
neighborhoods than they can realize il
Norfolk or Petersburg. Agents pas
Though the counties and buy up al
the good nuts they can find.
ROBIN ADAIR.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-20
NEK srYLE on SUICIDE.
French Cock rss.s n. Fatal Dose OF Gas
Thssuss Tube.

A French Geek Takes He fnss' D'''
Th,euss ruSe.
A New York special says; French
men as a rule are not given TO suicide,
but IN the rare cases in which they 40
follow the example steadily set before
tbsm bv their German neighbors they
displsy usually a striking originality
that more than makes up for the lack
Of numbers. Jean Leberseng, q cook,
French of language and race, though
Belgian by birth, who took his own
life on Tuesday night in his board
ipc-house at 400 Fourth avenue,
was no exception. Leberseng smoth-
cred himself by inhaling illuminating
gas, as hundreds had done before him,
but his method Of doing it was siDgd-
larly unusual. lie had not been seen
since Tuesday night, when he went to
his room 10 little ball bed-room) and
locked the door behind him. No smell
of gas disturbed the house, and nothing
but the fears of the landlady induced her
to call in police officer, who burst IN
the door. The cook was lying IN bed
dead. He had attached the seven
foot-long hose of drop-light in the
room to a gas-arm over the bed,
passed it under himself and into his
mouth from the other side. Then,
to make sure that no gas should
escape to prolopg his struggles or be-
tray his purpose, he had swathed his
head in bandages, wrapping sheet
around his head, face, and neck. Then
he turned on the gas. As the corpse
rested in bed it looked like a man
smoking long Turkish pipe. lie LETT
a letter stating that he was tired oil
life and meant to kill himself. The de-
ceased had worked in Delmonico's, the
Merchants Club, and other places in
the city, and also for the Duquesne
Club, Of Pittsburgh. He was uncom-
panionable. cranky, and lacked energy.
lie had spent all his money and owed
his landlady two weeks rent. In this
Was found the motive for the suicide.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-20
To the Democrats in the Virginia
Legislature.

To The Democrats iD the virginia
Legislature.
We take the friendly liberty with
our Democratic friends of the Leglsla-
ture TO warn them against giving any
heed to the gentle suggestions now
floating around throughout this State
that it is time to wait and talk it
over with the creditors" &C., &c. /;
that something good may come of the
appointment of commission OF able
and discreet citizens to explain the
Riddleberger bill TO the creditors"
&C., &C., and similar suggestions. To
all these we beg our legislative friends
TO turn a deaf ear. No more confer
ences like that Of "a, rs, and 10
no more tinkering with bundlecund :"
associations and councils of foreign
bondholders Qimited), American fund
ing associations Of New York, or leading
iinanciers Of New York, &C., sc. The
people Of Virginia have told their repre-
sentatiyes the terms upon which they
were placed in power. Money enough
must be collected in one way or another
to carry on the State government and
ell Of its affairs and let the debt stand
where the Riddleberger bill placed it.
Provide for acquisitions by the Gov
eipor on the county government if it
becomes necessary. Raise money by dis
counting taxesin advance for money pay
ments, or any other way that may serve
this end. No more debt conferences !;
no more dilly.dally. What is writ is
writ, and let all understand it and all
stand to it. II there be any more con-
ferring or conferences let the appeal
be made to the good citizens ofthe State
to pay up their taxes in money, and
save the State from further trouble. A
people who would fight for four years
for secession might conclude to pay
taxes in money out OF political pride and
State love. Meanwhile load every le-
gislatiye gun for old yirginia's defence.
Rockingham Register.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-20
Daily. italy Except sunday.

SIOPPINt-TLAIES.
Nos. 40, AZ, and a. make no stops. No.
as stops only on signal ri Chester SOs. AZ
and As stop only on signal A. Chester Gem
tralis. and Manchester Nos 80. 81, IS. and
SO stop at all stations FOR passengers.
PULLMAN-CAR SERVICE.
ON trains No. 40 and as sleeping cars be-
tween Washington and Charleston. ON
trains No. 40. AZ, 43, and a. sleeping.cars
between Washington and Jacksonville, Fla.
ON trains Nos ~ and IS Sleeping. cars be-
tween New York and Jacksonville. ia.
and between New YORK aud Charleston,
and Aiken, :. G..
THE ONLY ALL-RAIL ROUTE TO NOH-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-20
40 Flag of Trace.

The flag Of truce is not admissible IN
the struggle now going on between
those who have invoked the power OF
the Supreme Court Of the United States
ON the one hand and the State of Vir-
GINA on the other. We cannot surren-
der if we would, and should not If we
could. If the party now in power in
Virginia calls a halt, and offers to
surrender upon such terms as the
creditors of the State may dictate, can
it be doubted that Mr.. Malone at once
will bound into the arena and shout to
the expectant crowd, " Here we are
again, ready to take charge of the State
and all of it's affairs We have only
commenced in our efforts to relieve Vir-
ginia says Mr.. Mahone) of this dread
ed mountain of Indebtedness. Give
us back the State government and we
will continue the fight and win the bat
tie in the end" The Democratic party
received control of the affairs Of the
State in all Of its departments upon
an oftrepeated affirmation of the main
tenance Of the Riddleberger settle
ment and all that that implies.
There is but one course open to the
Democratic party, and that is an un-
varying purpose and determination to
stand to those pledges made to the peo-
pie upon which it obtained power.
Let the debt alone where it was agreed
by all parties it should stand. Let the
Legislature pass all laws that may be
necessary to secure the collection in
money of taxes sufficient to carry on
the State government, public schools,
and necessary humane institutions.
That this can be done we have not the
slightest doubt. The county-collection
system may be Iesorted to, or the pay
ment of such a premium as may be
necessary for tax-loans to those who
nav in money. Surrender, never -
! PocIio0Lotn Re0iSfer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-20

Or. 4. G. Wollard is Il member Of NY pas
iOiHl charge in this city. lie IS "A Christian
gentleman OF uHimpeacned character. aud
the respect aud confidence of
our people. IN curing cancer. which he
makes his specially, Dr. Wollard has met
with remarkable success and / have no
doubt that in every case presented for ms
treatment be will give a candid and trust
worthy opinion. Or. Wollard has certil-
Gates nom gentlemen OF this city and OF
other places NJ the very highest character
testify ing 10 his success. -
:. :. LAMBETH.
Pastor Clay.Street VI. + Church, South.
NOW nf pelersburs. Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-20
CERTIFICATES.
FABEK's MILLS. NELSON CO.. VA,


T = w ~ 7
February Is. 1885. I
was ahi icted with severe cancer on my
neck Just over the main artery. back OF the
ear. 10 had been standing for several
years. and during the last twelve mon las
became very lainful and grew rapidly
worse. Through the advice Of friend who
knew Or. A. Il. Wollard, applied 10 him
and conn itted myself 10 his treatment J
am happy 10 he able to state that he has
made a perfect cure Of 10. only very small
scar remaining. and now feel entirely re-
licNed. most heartily recommend him 10
all who are ain icted with cancer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-20
Nv Frnnk d. Hin & 90.
Chewing & Rose
u.u,o Aoaute O. nj AuctlOneer9.


COMMISSIONERS SALE OF ONE
l JFpAAIE AND FOUR BRICK DWELL-
NOS Nos. 7O5. sol. 500 sos, AND eOo1s
NORTH THIRD STREhT.-by virtue Oh
ra.,ce ofthe Chancery Court OF the city OF
RIchmond, In the suit OF Hulcher Is. hulcher
ord ais entered on the 26th OF January,
use as speclai commissioners therein
named. we VIII sell on the premises on
SATURDAY, February 20. 1855,
ot A.3O O'Clock l.. NJ. that LOT on Third
sfreet commencing IS feet rom the north >
east corner q Third and Jackson streets
trorttuv 40 feet 2 inches on said Inrd
street. and running back l24 feet with
,he improvements thereon being frame
house No, 7O5 north Third street. 49,.
Also. those FOUR LOTS, nos. eOl' eUo'
sos. and sO5I5 north Third street, commen ,
cling AZ the northeast corner OF DuNAi anu
ThITd ,tIeets and each fronting I feet 6
ms on Third street, and running BACK
IS feet, and the Improvements theseOn'
being brick tenements.
Also p LOT In rear of the said FOUR lots'
fronting IS feet on DuVal street ana run
ming back II ieet Inches, with the I'M
movements. being two frame teueineuts
TERMS: one third cash AMI the residue
In Two equal iusialments, payaD,e respec
lively In Twelve and eight mOnths from
the day Of sale. the creall lnsaiinentS car
Tying interest rom Inc uly Oh sue anu tle
uurrbaseI exerut ing negotiable notes tnGre.
iOr. PAYABLE 1T sAid respective dates And
the file retained until the who.e OF the
puTchsse money Is paid and q conveyance
directed by the Court. $1,000.
JAMES LYONS,
THOMAS y. CARTER.
Special Commissioners.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-20
prTFRsHuRG. "a. October II, 1854

TITFHSHTFV, n, UCIV0'T II, I5'F
Thisis 10 certify that ! had a very mad
place under my right eye. which extended
though from the outside 10 the inside, and
IL was worse on the inside than 10 was On
the outside, and almost imposs bic for the
Doctor TO treat it, 10 was Of three years
standing. and was pronounced by several
of the best doctors OF this city as cancer OF
the bone, and was treated as such by them,
heard Of Dr. \. 6. WOllaId. / thought 1
would try him, and | can cheerfuly say that
after about four weeks treatment last VIM
ter ! am entirely well, and have been FOR
several months The treatment was so
mid that ! did not have 10 lose any time
from my usineSs; and can cheerfully re-
commend all persons TO Dr. \. q. WOllard's
treatment for cancers and similar diseases.
am. most respectfully.
W. IEFGENHAIN.
$40 Ha!ilaX street.
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PETFRgRTRG. Va
os7 Bypxr s1HtYT lime = iss.

2e7 BYRNE STREET, June 2, 1854.
This II 10 certify that was great sufferer
n ON cancer on my lower lip. which covered
two thirds OF the lip. 10 first made It's APP
pearanee about i've years ago had some
but 10 no avail. They pronounced IL cam
GER then applied TO DR.. A. q. Wollard, OF
Richmond. Va. He undertook my case,
and after about three months treatment
the csnoer came out and the place healed
pp. can most cheerfully recon amend the
loctor to all sufferers,
Yours respectfully, X. BUTLER.
tfe 2e.eosa6t,f Re 2e. eoSu2t&witI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-20

Sir William Armstrong has signed a
contract with the Italian Government
by which he obtains the concession Of
an extensive tract Of land on the coast
Of the Bay of Naples at Puzzuoli, on
which a vast cannon factory il to be
erected and extensive shipyards are
also IN be constructed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-20
nEsNE.TsIsE,D.

CElNE.THREAD.-WE V.-.gs ssS1Egs
- have On stock fresh sup
plv OF SbiNE-TuREAD. consisting 81 al
numbers and qualities including our well.
known Lion brand, pronounced by al nsh'
rrmeu to be the best ever Imported; also
Linen Cill-Ne'ting, Haul-Seine Netting
Twiues. Lines, Nawklng, Corks, CofkWOou
Leads, &C. Lowest prices guaranteed.
l.. LICHIENSfklNS SONS,
corner Seventeenth and franklin streets,
Sole importers OF the celebrated LOB
Brand Seiue-Thread. ne 2s-Hm
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No. 709 east Leigh ST.,
Richmond, Va.
MAYORS OFFICE. |

RICHMOND, ' 4, FtDTUHIy T. Iosf'
As Or. \. G. Wollard's advertisements go
to other sections Of the country where he Is
n stranger, / take pleasure in performing
the duty 10 one OF oW citizens IN saying he
is a gentleman Of nigh moral character.
He has lived here many years, and is per-
sonal department has been such as To win
The confidence OF those with whom he has
had Intercourse.
His private and personal reputation is
without Teproach. His success in practice
will he his voucher in the professional line.
We. CARR NGTON, Mayor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-20
FIRsT.CLAss MEALS ON EUROPEAN
PLAN.

FIRST. CLASS MEALS ON EUROPEAN
PLAN.
The elegant rebuilt and fast steamer
ARIEL,
carrying United states MALI
H. &. CLIFFORD. Commander,
leaves Richmond every
MONDAY. WEDNESDAY. AND FRIDAY
att A. NJ STREET CARS CONNECT IN
FULL TlME) for above named places. ar
irving at Norfolk al L. NJ: Returning The
steamer leaves Norfolk, Portsmouth. and
Newport's News ON alternate days, arriving
al Richmond about 1 L. Nj.
Through tickets ON sale on steamer and At
CAREERS Agency, 1000 Main street. Bag
gage checked through.
STATE-ROOMS ENGAGED FOR DAY
OR NIGHT.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-20
WANTED, A SETTLED COLORED

w Woman to Cook and do llouseworkS,
Must room on the premises and come well
recommended. CHARLES NJ. CRU MP,
10 oO-lts 2S0T east Grace street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-20
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE. J

have known DR.. \. G.. Wollard for sev-
etal years. aud take pleasure in saying that
lac is known in Richmond. where he has re-
sided and pIacticed his profession for many
years. as a gentleman OF unquestoncd
character and as worthy and estinable
citizen. GEORGE ID. WISE. VI. C.,
Third Congress- onRl District OF Virginia.