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The Washington critic., 1886-02-16
Women Mt the White House.

Concerning the visit OF representatives of
the Woman's Industrial League to the
White House yesterday to consult the
President relative to the condition of wage
women in the Executive Departments, the
Baltimore1merican'S correspondent says this
morning: "After standing about in thehalls
for an hour and half, were told by Que
Of the messengers that the only way for
them to see the President was to 90 In the
East Room when he received people on
Mondays. On going to that apartment the
League found about a hundred people, who
had come to shake hands with the President.
Then the ladies became angry and refused
to minge with the crowd, as their engage.
ment had been considered business and
not social one. They then left the White
House, leaving score of anything but
complimentary messages for the President,
none Of which he received however. To
say that the ladies are indignant is drawing
1t mild and they are now talking of holding
a meeting, with the cooperation Of the
Knights of Labor to boycott the President.
'Fdr,' said Mrs. Charlotte Smith this even
ing, the President has insulted the working
people of the country.'n
The Washington critic., 1886-02-16
Navigation Resumed.

Reports received from the Lower Poto-
mac say that the river is entirely free Of ice
and that navigation has been fully resumed.
The New York steamer Gibson left AleXan-
dria for New York yesterday. The ferry
steamers continued their trips at regular
hours through the day and the Corcoran
carried the mail and a few passengers to
Mount Vernon. No sailing vessels have
been brought into harbor as yet owing to
the rapid current in the channel. The Wake
field and Mattano will resume their trips to
the river landings, beginning at Z a. m. to-
morrow. The merchants along Louisiana
avenue, who took precautions of the threat
ening flood, have begun to replace their
goods into former places. The stay at the
Georgetown drawer OF the Long Bridge
was damaged considerably by the fee which
banked against it, No damageis is reported
from the merchants along the river front
who left their wares on the wharves.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-16
ANOTHER HOIfICIDE,
A By-standcr Shot During II saIot
Rpv.

A By-standcr Shot During II saloon
Row.
What will undoubtedly result in another
homicide occurred In the pool.room of
Christian Maisack, corner of Fifth street
aud Massachusetts, avenue, last evening.
Crawford and another man were quarrel
ing over game of pool that they were
contcstlng, when Wash Meredith, noto-
rious and desperate negro, interfered aud
took sides against Crawford who had come
TO blows with the other fellow.
They were all drinking and Crawford
seemed to be In dread of Meredith and drew
his pistol and fired at the latter. The ball
missed its mark aud took effect I'm the alb
domen of Manuel Madison, who had moth
ing to do with the trouble. Crawford was
arrested on Fifth street. near the place,
some minutes later by Policeman oliver
aud the pistol was picked up by a citizen
ON the street.
The wounded man was taken TO the
Freedman's Hospital in the police ambu-
lance. Crawford was taken to the Seventh
Precinct Station-Ilouse and locked up.
In the Police Court this morning Prose.
cutting Attorney Thomas called the attcn-
tion Of the Court to the case and stated that
II Is not likely that the wounded man will
recover. Crawford was committed on a
charge OF assault, with intent to kill, with
out bail.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-16
LOCIL BRIEES.

THE Capitol City Guards will parade on
the .2d instant 100 strong in their new uni
forms.
1HE colored men Of the Eleventh, Seven
tccnth and Eighteeneh districts will meet
at Zion Hall, & street, between Third and
Four-and-a-half streets southwest, Thurs
day evening, to make arrangements for
parading on Emancipation Day.
AT the meeting of the Clerks Early
Closing Association last evening Mr.. Ed.
Hay, who is in sympathy with the move
made short address to the association.
An entertainment will be held on March II
at the National Rifles Hall.
The Sisters of the Visitation have sold to
John Mills Brown and Others lot 90, 'front.'
ipg 30 81 feet on the north side of q street.
between Tenth and Eleventh streets, for
$4,000 and the assumption of an indebted
edness Of $1,000.
THERE was protracted meeting of the
vestry of Ascension Church last evening
concerning the requested resignation of the
pastor, without any decisive result.
THE case of jefferson W. Warfeld,
charged in the Police Court with bigamy,
has been set for Thursday next.
j. S. MoULToN, a colored man, was
charged with stealing paddock, the prop
erty Of the United States, from the green
house on Seventeenth street. He was sent
to Jail for six months.
OFFICER DONALD yesterday took to the
Fifth Precinct Station-House colored
woman, named Alice Adams, who had been
struck on the head with a brick by Sarah
Nichols at the corner OF Sixth and c streets
She was sent to the Emergency Hospital fol
treatment.
THAT st. Jacobs Oil conquers pain ha:
passed into household proverb.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-16
COURT RECORD.

CRIMINAL CoURT-Jus,ice Mac Arthur
William H. Harley, assaulting officer aud
assault with intent to kill. arralgned aud
pleaded not guilty. William I. Williams,
assault with intent TO kill; Jury out. John
Plowdcn, housebrcaking IN night: pleaded
guilty: sixty days in Jail. John Longster,
houscbreaking; on trial.
Court IN GESERAL TEGM.-Chief jus
tice Cartier and Justices Cox and James,
Mccormick VS.. District of Columbia de-
cree signed. L. $. VS.. Hunter; on hearing
CIRCUIT CoURT-Justice Haguer.--Del-
linger VS.. Davis: on trial.
EQUITy CouRT-Justice Cox. Hopkins
VS.. Hopkins; evidence allowed to be filed
under amended bill Lee VS.. Lee: divorce
granted. Burford VS.. Walker; order adj
hitting VIM. Mayse as party complainant.
Colgate VS.. Searle; sale ratified nisi and
cause referred to the auditor.
POLICE CoURT-Judge Snell.--George w.
Bell, colored, lacenv; Reform School dur
ing his minority. John Jackson, do; G
months In Jail, j. s. Moulton, do; do.
Henry Offutt, loud and boisterous; $5 or Ii
days. John s. Stone, colored, embezzle-
ment; discharged. William Crawford, as
sault with intent to kill; committed with.
cut bail. William Robinson, larceny; Is
days. Coleman Rothchild, threats; per-
scnal bonds.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-16
Reduced Rates 10 Western Points
Via PENNSYLVANIA RaiIrOnd.

First class tickets by thls unrivaled Tine
are quoted as follows: Chicago, $l3; Co
lumbus, $l0.50; Cincinnati, $l1; Louisville,
$l4.50; Indianapolis, $l2. st, Louis, $l6,50;
Detroit, $l2. The train service of the Penn
sylyania Railroad is unexcelled. Four fast
express trains daily from Washington to the
West. The limited express, which runs
daily between Washington, Baltimore and
pletely appointed passenger trains in the
world, embracing, as 1t does, all the com
forts and conveniences of ilrst-class hotel.
The train is composed exclusively of din
ing, sleeping, parlor and smoking cars.
Meals served at the uniform rate of 81. Se-
cure your tickets west by this train If you
desire to make travel a pleasure. Consult
agents Of the company before you purchase
tickets to the West from Washington.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-16
AT THE TITEtTKES.
Brief Comments on the plays of tn,
Week.

bfltl comments on tne rays " wv
Week.
"Our Joan" Is not a drama OF the highest
order 1t Is highly sensational, abounds in
rant and commonplace dialogue, and in the
storm scene (eXcellcnt In ITSELF dcsceuds
to the melo odramatic. The story is the old
one of the pretty maid of humble life at
tracting the eye Of one above her social sta
tion, her removal to his sphere Of life, where
her ignorance of the niceties of the higher
social life is made painfully manifest
through the scheming of her unsuccessful
rival for her husbands hand But the role
of Joan Is well written, and interpreted as II
is by Miss Coghlan seems cXcelently suited
to her. Throughout she is the same frank,
brave, noble.hcartcd, Cornwall lass, despis-
ing deceit, with affections that cannot he
smothered, with n devotion that braves
death. In the second act, when smarting
under the unjust suspicious of her husband,
she decides to leave him forever, her act.
ing was so powerful and true that when the
scene ended she was enthusiastically re-
called three times. Her support Is credta-
ble
Nat Goodwin drew crowded house at
Albaugh's last night. "The Skating Rink
possesses but very little If any plot, but IL
has more funny scenes strung together than
any play that has been seen here. As It's
name signifies, II is an exaggerated repro
ducton of the scenes ut the skating rink.
There are some excellent exhibitions of
fancy and burlesquc skating. The centre
of attraction, however, Is Mr.. Goodwin.
His spirit of fun pervadcs the whole per
formance. His limitations of Irving, Booth,
Mccullough, Joe jefferson and Clara Nor
ris were remarkably clever pieces Of work,
and were thoroughly appreciated and en-.
loyed by the large audience. The Incl
dental music was well given and is spirited.
The company is good one and is sure to
please.
The Biiou Theatre opened last night with
every seat occupied. The "Shaughraun"
was put on in excellent style, all the
scenery being new and the costumes fresh.
The company is good In every respect, aud
presented performance that was thor
oughly enjoyable. If the initial perform
anCe is to be the standard at this house its
success is assured.
Miss Louise Pomeroy appeared at Her
2og's Opera-llouse last night In "Muu and
Wife" The audience was large and appre-
ciative, and this charming actress renewed
the success of her earlier visit. Tonight
"Romeo and Juliet will be given.
The Dime Museum was crowded last
night, the attraction being "Grlzzly
Adams.n The play is full of interest and
will no doubt draw well during the week.
The house was crowded and many were
turned away. OF the specIalties that of
Frank Leslie was particularly good.
The Eddys are at the Comique this week.
Their feats on the trapeZe are wonderful
aud of themselves worth more than the
price Of admission.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-16
THE DELAYED VISITORS,
strange Nom Arrival of the Hoston
LanCcrs this Morning.

strange Nom Arrival of the Boston
LanCcrs this Morning.
The Boston Lancers were expected to ar
rive from Boston on their way TO Charles
ton, S. c., at 1920 this morning, and the
National Rifles, whose guests they were to
be during their stay in this city, were at the
sIxth-strcet depot with the Marine Band at
that hour awaiting the arrival of their visit.
ors, but they came not.
No word Of explanation for the delay was
received. IL was concluded that some fail
urc to make connections had caused the de-
lay, and the soldiers went back to their
armory, confident that the las train would
bring the missing Lancers. 4 visit to the
White House, parade and n lunch at the
armOry had been arranged for the enter
tainment of the guests. who had announced
their intention TO leave for the South at
$3.50. But when l:ilGrriyed and they failed
to appear and it was announced
by the railway officials that they
could not arrive under an hour aud a-half,
1t was seen that the programme of enter.
tainment would have to he curtailed. The
reception committee of the Rifles were In
total ignorance OF the reason for the non
arrival of the Lanccrs, and were somewhat
piqued at the apparently incXplicable dis
courtesy.
Inc LanCefS are tDc Oldest cavalry com
pany In Massachusetts, aud next to the
Oldest one IN the United States, having been
organized November !, 1896, at the sugges-
tion Of Governor Edward Everett. Their
first parade was made June II, 1887 with
ilfty-eight men in uniform and mounted
Since that time they have always been very
prominent In escort duty, having performed
that duty for every prominent person who
has visited their city, notably Presidents
Harrison, Tyler, Polk, Fillmore, johnson,
Grant, Hayes and Arthur. They also par
ticipatcd In the funeral ceremonies of Pres
idonts jackson, John Quincy Adams, Taylor
ami those OF Daniel Webster, Governor Ed
ward Everett and Nicc-Presidcnt Wilson.
They also participated in the reception of
General Louis Kossuth, General Sherman,
General Sheridan and of the French visitors,
the Grand Duke Alexis of Russia and were
the special body guard of the Prince of
Wales during his stay In Boston In 1860;
were special escort for President Tyler on
the occasion of the laying of the corner
stone Of the monument of the battle of
Bunker Hill, and were also escort of Presi-
dent Grant at the one hundredth celebra-
iion of the battle of Lexington.
Their uniform is scarlet dress-coat
slashed with blue and gold, blue pants,
German Uhlan helmets with white plumes.
The officers are Captain, Henry d.
Andrews; first lieutenant, Isaac ii. Allard:
second lieutenant, Edwin b. Wadsworth.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-16
A Teacher of Crime.

Judge Smell imposed the severest penalty
of the law this morning in several larceny
cases. The most serious one was that of
a colored man named John jackson. He
was up for robbing the house of Mrs. s.
V. Noyes of I'll First street. A small
colored boy named George w. Bell was
charged with the same oifense. The boy
stated that he had no home and lived
with Jackson, who made him steal. He
also said that Jackson, himself and another
10y named Arthur West, went to the
house and Jackson put Arthur through
the window because he was small, and
they got banjo and a dog collar. They
were both charged with petit larceny, and
jackson got six months aud the boy was
sent to the Reform School,
The Washington critic., 1886-02-16
FRATERNiL COURTESIES.
Washington Division, No. 1, U. II. X. OF
r., to Visit Virginia Division, No. g,

r., to Visit Virginia Division, No. g.
Washington Division, No. /, of this jurls'
diction, of the L. X. X. of p, Sir Knight
Harry Coggins, commander, has been
kindly invited by the Virginia Division, No.
2, Of the same rank, to partake of their
hospitality during the sessions of the Grand
Lodge of the State of Virginia, which as
sembles at Norfolk on Thursday. The
division has accepted the invitation and the
members will meet at their armory at 4
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon to perfect ar
rangements for the trip. All Knights of
Pythias and their friends are cordially in
vited to 20 to Norfolk with the division or
escort them to the boat. The steamer Lady
of the Lake will leave her wharf at $50 p.
IN. The fare for the round trip will be
Sl.50. A band of music will accompany
the division. The majority of the members
of the L. II. X. of p. have signlled their In
tention of going. The personnel of this
commandery is excellent and they march
with the precision Of old veterans. They
anticipate having an enjoyable time. Vr-
ginia X. of p. are noted for their pure gem
erosity and genuine hospitality.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-16
Hall

The residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert L.
Major, No. 9lS II street northwest, was
thronged last evening with the friends of
Mr.. Thomas II. Hall of lll7 I street and
Miss Louise Kessel, two very popular young
people, who were united there in the bonds
of.matrimony by Rev. Father Ryan Of st.
Aloysius Church The young couple en-
tered the parlor to the strains of Mendelsj
sohn's wedding march, attended by Mr..
Theodore Thomas as the groom's best man,
the Misses Tillie Kessel, sister of the bride,
and Minnie Xander, as bridesmaids. Among
those present at the ceremony were the
members of the Standard Social Pleasure
Club and of the Ladies' Social Circle, Mr..
and Mrs. Il. f. Major, brother-in-law and
sister of the groom; the Misses Tillie and
Maggie Kessel, sisters of the bride; Louis
and John Kessel, her brothers; Mr.. John
Wolferman and daughter Miss Annie VOL
ierman of Baltimore. The happy. couple
have taken up their residence with Mr.. and
Mrs. Major.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-16
The Woman Surrngists.

Unusual significance attaches the eigh-
teenth annual Washington convention of
the National Woman Suffrage Association,
which opens at the Universalist Church to-
morrow afternoon, owing to the full and
favorable report recently made by the SEN
ate select committee on woman suffrage
through Senator Blair, This favorable re-
port is source of great comfort to the
association which, for eighteen years, has
been working and waiting. Following the
report is long discussion by the members
of the committee showing the right aud
justice Of measure that would give suf-
frage to woman,
The Washington critic., 1886-02-16
An Alleged Illegal Deed.

The case of Jesse B. Wilson, receiver,
against A. b. Grunwell and others, to set
aside deed made on June IA, 1884, by j..
H. S4uier to Grunwell of premises 1914 X
street northwest, to satisfy in part an in
dehtt dness of S25, 400, is being heard in the
General Term this afternoon. 1t is claimed
that the property belonged to the assets of
the bank Of squier & Co., and that the
transfer was Illegal.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-16
"CasscIrs Not;onoI Iinrnry.y

Cassell & Co., the New York publishers,
are Issuing series of weekly publications
of about 200 pages each, exceedingly well
printed and representing the best literature
of all branches and periods. The series.
edited by Professor Henry Morley, and at
the remarkably low price Of ten cents a
number cannot fail TO prove a great popu-
lar boon The first issues may be found at
Brentano's.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-16
ADJUSTMENTS.

ALuAuGns. - Nat Goodwin in 1.-THE
Skating Hnk.n
NATIoNAL.-Ros Coghlon in "OurJoan."
The BIJou.-"The Shaughraun.n
HERzoG's. Louise Pomcroy.
DINE MUSEUM. - Matte Goodrich in
"Grizzly Adams"
THEATRE CoMGQUE. Nine. Estelle's Va
riety Company.
LrouT INFANTRY ARMonY.--The Jahr-
mafkt.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-16
A womnn's Industrial Exposition

A large delegation of the Woman's League
held conference with the District Com
missioners this afternoon for the purpose of
obtaining their cooperation In the
establishment of an industrial exposition
where women out of employment could
send articles to be sold. The Commission
ers said that they had no fund for
such purpose, and that it
was impracticable. The subject
of matron to search female prisoners at
station-houses was advocated by the dele
cation. On leaving the Commissioners the
ladies went to Major Of Police Dye, who
said that he woull have to consult his
lieutenants before giving an opinion. Lieu
tenant Arnold came in, and when he was
approached he said he didn't want any
matron in his station, because it was not a
fit place for lady to be.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-16

Thomas n. anfi-On,

the jewelcr, formerly at 52S Niuth street,
has removed to his elegant new store, 433
Seventh street northwest, where he has
more room aud increased facilities for
prosecuting his business. lie would be
pleased to have his patrons call aud exam
Inc his new and superb line Of fine watches,
bracelets, rings, etc. New store and beau
tiful new goods,
The Washington critic., 1886-02-16
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

Dizziness was about the only feature of
the New York stock market this morning
At the opening there was n slight pressure
to SELL resulting in decline OF / to ! per
cent, but after the first call the market
lapsed into dormant state, and SO con-
tinued until mid day, when on an active
buying of st. Paul and Eric, the whole list
strengthened and prices are now at the best
figures. The advance ranges from | to -
per cent. Money was II per cent. Ex-
change dull; posted rates, lSs6l9O. Gov
ernments firm. Currency 6's, 1861 bid: As,
coupon, l25a bid; 4l's, do, li3 bid.
The Foreign Wheat Market.
LIVERPOOL, Feb. l6.-Wheat firm and
improving demand; holders offer moder-
ately. Corn firm; fair demand
LONDON, Feb. 16-Wheat steady Corn
nothing offering. Visible supply {. $. aud
Canada, as compared with Feb o. Wheat
G3l, 800 decrease; Corn 939, 900 increase.
Petroleum.
b. X. Plain & Co., st. Cloud Building.
furnish the following OIL quotations: Closed
yesterday, 1sS; opened to-day, 79s; highest,
i9S; lowest, 7S5; 2:15, T9s.
New York stock Market.
The following have been furnished by J.
Vance Lewis, broker, southwest corner
Eighth and i streets:
The Washington critic., 1886-02-16
ImDOrtnnt Notice.

The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
have placed on their Cincinnati limited ex-
press train, leaving Washington at 3 p. III.
daily, through sleeping car, Washington
to indianapolis, arriving at indianapolis
daily at ll;45 a. IN. the following day; time,
hnurr
The Washington critic., 1886-02-16
Pleaded Guilty of stealing.

A colored boy named John Plowden
pleaded guilty to-day IN the Criminal
Court to breaking into tine house of John
NJ. Veale and stealing fish and preserves
lie was given sixty days in jail
The Washington critic., 1886-02-16
DIED.

NINMO.-On the morning of February II,
1885, Professor William II. Nimmo, in the Goth
year of his age.
SIEA.-on Monday, February 10, 1886, at
1880 a. M, John Shea, the beloved husband
of Ellen shea, aged G2years, a native OF County
Cork, Ireland
May he rest in peace-Amen.
Funeral will take place from his late resi-.
dence, No. $40 ii street southwest, at $40
O'Clock Wednesday, February II, and will pro-
ceed to ST. Domnic's Church, where requiem
mass will be offered Relatives and friends
invited to attend.
CORNELL.--On Sunday. February H. 1885,
at $3.50 p. M, after a lingering illness, Matilda
Cornell, wife of John Il. Cornell. aged "a years,
The Washington critic., 1886-02-16
The Bijou Examined and Approved.

Building Inspector Eutwisle aud Fire
Marshal Drew examined the new BIou
Theatre yesterday and found everything in
perfect condition except few minor de-
tails that will be attended to at once.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-16
Fast Train service Between Wash
ingtOn and Annapolis.

To accommodate the rapidly-growing
business between Washington, Baltimore
and Annapolis, in addition to the regular
schedule,the Baltimore IL Potomac Railroad
has put on new train, leaving Washington
at Il. m, Baltimore 905 a. m, arriving In
Annapolis at 10 n. IN, Round-trp tickets 81.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-16

The following tgn fers of real estate
have been recorded; Charles Z. Gibbs and
wife to G. Q. Willard, part of lot 90, square
254, $4,000. Thomas j. King and wife to
Cecilia M. Cook, lots 1903 and lOi, in sub.
OF square 27l, $500.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-16
CITY SPECIALS.
nrr Thirteenth aud T..

Another extra choice lot Of oysters from
Norfolk Just received Elegant stews,
roast, brolcd and half-shell Lifetime ex-
pcilence In the art of cooking and buying
ihc luscious bivalyes. Ladies' well-ap.
pointed saloon attached
The Washington critic., 1886-02-16
r,rn,,,,rc. Cnrpets. HIan,,ets.

Comforts ana general house-furnishing
goods sold on easy weekly or monthly pay
ments at John Smiths Installment House,
Alb New Jersey avenue northwest.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-16
.AIderney I,airy Wagons.''

Fresh Alderney butter, churned every
morning and delivered In ID. Ward"
buttermllk and sweet milk, &c. per at.
Cream, l5c. per pint.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-16

WASH blues are often poisonous Amerl-
can Ball-Blue is warranted pure, harmless,
and efficient. Try 1t and you viii want no
other
The Washington critic., 1886-02-16
The Pennsylvania sued for sIO.O

Isabella F. Miller, as administrators of
the cttate of George L. Miller, and through
her solicitors, Messrs, r. B. Lewis and Ed
mund Burke, has entered suit against the
Pennsylvania Railroad aud connecting lines
to recover $4,000 damages. Her husband
was in the accident at Four Mile Run in
Februi ry last, and received such severe in
juries as TO cause his death.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-16

SINCE Mrs. Brown has taken to using Dr..
Bulls Cough Syrup she has saved an indie
pendent fortune in doctors bills. You can
do the same