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The Washington critic., 1886-03-17
WEST WASHINGTON.

Mr.. Semucl NJ. Dixon, the wol-known
stufelocper on Tweniy-ninth street, has
lCuglt out the store Of II. u. Pfeil y Co.,
on the northeast corner Of 4 aud Twelfth
streets, and will run II for short timc in
connection with his other business.
The wall in the rear of Dugans stable, on
the corner Of Thrty-third aud Market
streets, fell yesterday, aud in its fall
crushed the legs Of very fine aud valuable
horse to such an extent that II had to be
shot
Another accident was added TO the long
list Of those already caused by pistols which
were not known to he loaded and couse
quently were carclessly handled. A young
fellow named Thomas II. Goodrich was
carelessly handling pistol, when 1t acct
centally went Off and the ball lodged In his
left hand. DIR. Snyder was called, aud nf-
fer extracting the ball and binding up his
hand, pronounced the wound not serious.
Temperature and condition OF the water
at a. m.--Grcat Falls, temperature, ~,
condition, 80, receiving reservoir, tcmpM-
aturc, i2; condition at north connection, 30;
condition at south connection, O; distribu-
ting reservoir, temperature, l3; condition
at inlluent gate-house, 30 condition at ciilu-
Cnt natC house, 10.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-17
SoUTH WASHINGTON.

On Monday evening the residence OF Cap
tain and Mrs. Bonneville, 1856 NJ street
southwest, vas the scene OF one OF the
most enjoyable progressive euchre parties
of the season. During the evening n hand
some collation. was served, after which
the guests enjoyed the delightful dancing
aud musical programme which followed.
Among those present were Mr. and Mrs.
John +. Kelly Mr.. and Mrs. John n. Bad
long, Major u. L. Fuller, Miss Fuller, Mr..
and Mrs. Springer, Miss Evans of Biltl-
more, Miss Lawrence, niece OF Captain
Bonneville; Miss Burr, Miss Tully and
Messrs. Brockaway, Struthers, Gallery and
Budlong.
Mr.. Philip N. Dwycr of this section is
erecting q row Of nine two-story brick
dwellings on II street, between Third and
Four-and-a.half streets southwest. The
bricks used in the buildings are the old
English brick from the wall which sur
rounded the old Carroll estate. The wall
containing 2l5,009 bricks being recently
purchased by Mr.. Dwyer.
During the Leutcn season services will be
held at st. Dominic's Church on Wcdnes.
day, Friday and Sunday evenings The
subject ON Friday evenings will be "Thc
Way OF the Cross" and sermons will de-
livered at the other services.
Jerry Quinn, an insane white man from
Baltimore, was arrested at the Baltimore a
Potomac depot by Onlcer Lamb yesterday
and retured on the first outgoing train to
his home.
Rev. p. j. Dinahan, q. p, will deliver a
pancgyric on st. Patrick at st. Dominic's
Church. corner OF Sixth and L streets south
west at 1:SO o'clock this evening, to which
the public is invited.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-17
ED,

GOODALL.-On March 10, 1886, Joseph IL.
Goodall, aged rs years.
Relatives and friends OF the family are most
respectfully invited to attend his funeral from
the residence of Joseph g. Lee, undertaken,
S!5 Fennsylvania avenue northwest, Thurs.
day afternoon, March Is, at 4 o'clock,
BANCROPT.-On Monday evening, March
u, at $3.50, Elizabeth Davis, wife of George
Bancroft, at the age of S2.
Funeral service at the house on Thursday at
II a. m. Intimate friends OF the family are
invited to be present.
WADDELL-At Annapolis, Nd, Monday
evening, March 10, 1886, Captain James /.
Waddell late lieutenant United States Navy,
late oommander Confederate states Navy IN
tie G9d year of his age.
BOYLE.-Tuesday March 49, 1886, Mrs. C..
II Boyle of Fort Benton, Montana Territory,
only sister Of Mrs, j. B. Lloyd of this city.
BBENNAN.-In this city, on Wednesday
morning, the 18th instant Harriet Cecilia, IN.
lant daughter of Thomas D., aud Harriet G.
Brennan, age six months y"
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COURT RECORD.

EQUUY CorRT - Justice james Yes
torday. Rosecians VS.. District Of Columbia
certified to the general term to be heard IN
the first instance. Dulin VS.. White: order
admitting John +. Policy party complain
ant. In re application OF Emil Kuhbland;
certified to be heard In the general term In
the first instance. In re lunacy Of Patrick
mittee. Bell VS.. Bell; sale finally ratified
Anderson VS.. Ferris; sale decreed aud VIM
Small appointed trustee to sell
EQrITY CouRT-Justicc James To-day
-Bohrcr vs.. Otterbacl; leave granted to Tile
amended bill. Green VS.. SNOW; leave
granted TO file amended bill Mills VS..
Mills; petition OF purchaser to he released
from payment Of interest denied and writ
Of assistance directed to issue.
CIRCUIT CouRT-.lusticc llagncr-To.day
bradley ct al. VS.. Gait & Hewitt; on
trial.
Court IN GESERAL TERM-Chief-Ju Justice
Cartier and Justices Cox and Merrck--
TO-day.-Cnitcd States VS.. Nardcllo (mur.
der; on hearing.
CRIMINAL CouRT.--Justice Mac Arthur
lcstCrday,--,james Martin and John john
son, assault with intent TO kill: on trial.
Samuel Hesslcr, assault with intent to kill
nOlle pros entered. Charles Hamilton,
manslauChter; admitted to bail in the sum
Of $4,000.
CRIMINAL CoURT-Justicc Macarthur
o-day.--William Langley and Henry f..
Gambler; passing counterfeit money; on
trial. John a. Hanson, embezzling twenty
cents from w. {. Chase; nolle pros. Gu
tered.
Police CoURT-Ju1gc Smell. .-James Nc
Dowell, larceny; restitution. Villa Morris,
l.. II. Lockwel and Alice Smith, vagrancy
I.I,,, 4. =.
profanity: 50 or days. Lizzie Harris, loud
and hoisterous; So or Is days. Charles
Washington, fast driving; 500. Milton
Gruss, eolOred, assault: $50 OF 90 dnYs
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Washington Lodge, No. Is, b. p. O. T.,
gave n social at Abners Hall last evening,
which was largely attended. After the rem
dition of a select musical and literary pro-
gramme, the auction sale of choice seats for
the Elks' benefit began. Frank Ward
wanted the first six tickets, got them for So
apiece and bought two more nests of seats.
&. Mccormick bought box b for $500 and
presented it to Manager Rapley. DR.. Bovee
aud e. A. Eberly paid $50 for box A. NJ.
Il. Urell got box ID for $50, which he do
mated back, and 1t was sold to Brad. Adam S
for SIC. DR.. Bovee got box L and donated
1t back, Julius Lansburgh securing it for
$l3. Box 6 was captured by Mr.. McCor-
mick box II by Colonel w. q. Moore for
$l4, and box & by DR.. Ham. Leach for
$3.50. About 5000 was realized.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-17
JOHN RTDDEy,.S


These extensive ana complete installment
houses-930 and 932 Seventh street north
west-are elegantly stocked to their utmost
capacity with valuable and useful merchan-
disc. Mr.. Ridden has Just opened his
spring goods, which consist in part Of every
quality and style of furniture, carpets,
rugs, clocks, pictures, mats, rattan-chairs,
newest designs of rcfrigerators, superb
styles and finish of baby carriages and an
immense variety of housekeeping goods in
general. He will dispose of this magnificent
assortment of valuable merchandise for
4 III or on the installment plan as cheap as
they can be purchased of any other estab-
lishment south of New York. While his
prices and superior goods are an induce
ment to buyers, his exceedingly liberal
terms are also a great consideration. 1t
will pay housekeepers to examine his
enormous supplies of excellent wares and
obtain his prices before purchasing else
where
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Asporting Nuns superst;t,on

"You want to know what / call q
lucky omen, eh? That's just as the
idea strikes me. When | was in New
York last summer used to count white
horses. Say ! would be standing at the
corner of Fulton street and Broadway,
I'd take out my watCh-when l had
onc-and time myself and count the
number of white horses that turned
from Broadway into Fulton street
during five minutes time sometimes
would go on the odd numbers and
sometimes on the even. Like this: II
| made up my mind on even horses,
and an even number went by during the
five minutes, then | would be lucky,
and vice versa"
did ii always turn ont. lucky for
you in case these horses passed as you
desired?"
Nine times out of ten 1t did Here
in Frisco during the blood horse meet
ing came out one day. While | was
eating my dinner l made up my mind
to count the number of passengers on
the cars, and If they came out odd /
would be lucky. 1t came out cven.. |
made up my mind not to bet, but a
friend came to me with an air-tight
(sure thing and | plunged on it. Com.
ing under the wire another horse stuck
out his tongue and won the race. |
lost 81 400, SO you see would have
been right in needing what you call
superstition. The next day l did the
same thing over again. Called it odd
and odd it was. Then l was sure of
luck, and l had luck. That day |
won $2, 800, "-LSan Francisco Alta.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-17
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The New York stock market opened
weak and 80 continued throughout the
morning. Prices went steadily down on a
heavy selling of coal shares, Western Union,
and the Nanderbts, all of which were
freely unloaded on declining prices. The
lowest figures were generally touched at
midday and at that hour the decline
ranged from to 0 per cent. Since noon a
steadier tone has prevailed and prices have
recovered fraotlonnlly. Money, per cent.
Exchange quiet, but firm, 4Ss@i9O: Gov.
ernments, firm; currency, G's, 1877 bid; As,
coup, 1868 bid; 4l's, do, 1921 bid.
Tho official report Of the anthracite coal
tonnage of the various carrying companies
for February is complete. 1t shows total
tonnage of 2,3s5,O2s tons for the month, an
increase of G1T,320 tons compared with the
corresponding month last year. OF the en-
tire output the Philadelphia e Reading
Railroad carried 155, 12G tons. The total
tonnage for the two months of this wear
was i,123,290 tons, a comparative increase
Of ,3l3,7ss tons. The stock of coal on
hand at tide-water shipping points Fcbrli.
ary 81, 1856, was 1885, ,9i6 tons, and on Jan,i.
| AIRY 81, 1856, IT9,OOi tons, an increase of
9l1,gi1 tons.
The reconstruction trustees of the Phila-
delphia S Reading Railroad have adoptel
The plan Of reorganization, which has also
been approved by the Morgan syndicate.
The New York Times this morning saws.
II was whispered around confidentiaiiy YES.
terday morning among Wall street specu-
lators that the trans-continental railway
war was to be settled finally before the day
was over. G. p. Huntington and the other
conteudng magnates have determined upon
compromises. Before the day was far spent,
however, the promises of peace had faded
from sight. Last night Il was said hv
gentleman having means of knowledge
that the chances of early settlement were
remote.
Tie Foreign wheat Market.
LONDON, March i7.-Whcat, Oft coast,
dull; on passage slow. Corn, off coast,
nothing Offering; on passage quiet.
LIVERPOOL, March 17.--W Wheat, ouict
but steady. Corn, very inactive. Lard,
unchanged.
Petroleum..
b. X. Plain Il Co., st. Cloud Building,
furnish the following Oil quotations
Closed yesterday, 49, opened to-day, Isl;
highest, 7s4; lowest, M; 2:l5, 7sf.
New Work stock Market.
The following have been furnished by j.
Vance Lewis, broker, southwest corner
Eighth and I streets:
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EirEncs in xNnahinytnm.

Tie ladies interested in the production of
the Kiimes In Washington have held already
one or two preliminary meetings, and are
quite enthusiastic over the prospects. The
performance,as announced, is set for May 10,
and the expectation is to make it not less
attractive and successful than the Baltimore
kirmes. 1t is reported that four private
boxes have thus far In advance been spoken
for three at 500 each and one at 500. 1t is
understood that large proportion of the
Baltimore ladies who took partir the Kirmes
IN that city have promised to assist in the
Washington performance. II Is not feared
that there will be any lack of volunteers
here to fill up the complement. The bellies
Of the two cities will, during the penitential
season, have ample opportunity to repair the
ravages of the fashionable designations of the
winter,an ought to rival in bloom and fresh
ness the flowers of May In its robes of
flowers and foliage Washington wilbelovely
beyond description at the time set for the
kirmes, and no better occasion can be of
fered for trip from Baltimore Baltimore
Sun.
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n superb Exhibition Ofwaii Papers.
Picture Frames a1npuires. CITE,

Mr. j. L. Spcshouse, agent, has moved
his elegant establishment to 72S Seventh
street northwest. lie has just opened an
excellent assortment of all the newest de-
signs and qualities of wallpapers, picture
frames, window shades, cornices, etc. lie
respectfully solicits an inspection of his
beautiful goods and obtain his moderate
prices His excellent ready made shades
are sold at 35c.; spring rollers at 45c. other
wares in his line in the same proportion.
Housekeepers who are in need of any arti-
cles in his line will find it to their interest
to visit this magnificent establishment be-
fore purchasing elsewhere. lie has an cx-
tensive mandatory for making to order
picture frames, cornices, etc, etc. None
but skilled artists are employed,
The Washington critic., 1886-03-17
ms BOUNCING BRIDE.
She Fails to Get Her Future Husbands
Cash-She Leaves Him.

>tHh-1ht LtdNtS bihs
81 want you to help me get warrant for
the woman was going to marry" said q
dcjectedlooking individual, as he grasped
the arm OF Detective Grodcn in Castle Gar.
den yesterday.
"llullo! is that you, Johnfn asked the de-
tcctive, interrogatiyely, and with an air of
astonishment. "Why, thought you were
out West with your bride?n
Three weeks ago John Schieshold an cx-
soldierin the army, applied at Castle Gar.
den for wife. He said he had some money
and wanted TO 60 West to farm he owned
in Dakota and settle down. Day after day
he haunted the place in search of his fate.
lie scrutinzed every pretty.faced immi-
grant girl who landed aud followed each
form with a longing expression.
This peculiar story was published In the
newspapers, aud the next morning ne
found pretty Swedish girl awaiting him
when he arrived to resume his search for
wife. She introduced herself as Catherine
Eblch, and assured him Of her willingness
to follow him to the ends of the earth Johu
became enraptured.
She took him home, after receiving the
congratulations Of the employees at the gar
den, aud introduced him to large, middle.
aged woman whom she addressed as
"mother." Accepting her invitation he
stayed to supper, and was introduced to
three 'sistersn of his bride cxpectant.
They treated him royalty, aud after dis
cussing the wedding and future home in
the West, John left for his boarding house
late in the evening, agreeing to come
around early in the morning.
Promptly at o o'clock he appeared and
was greeted aflectionatcly by 'the family"
He proposed a shopping tour to his All
anced, and the two started for dry goods
store.
Here Catherine purchased q new silk
dress mld other articles to the amount of
SGG,which John paid for promptly and took
home. On Sunday evening he called on his
future wife again. After a few remarks on
various topics his future mother-in-law pro.
posed that he give his flancee roll of 5100
In greenbacks for safe keeping. John re-
fused politely. She insisted, and he finally
said "no.n
"Boupce him out" yelled the irate NAM
ma, and the next thing John knew he found
himself lying fat on his back in Wooster
street.
Acting under the detectives advice the
would-be benedict did not arrest his
charmer, but started for Dakota alone late
last evening, ruminating over his experience
and the wiles Of flnale,-[New York Jour
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The baltimore q ONO maiiroad

are quoting the following rates: To Chi
cago, Sl3; to louisville, $l4.50; to st. Louis,
Sl6.50; to Cincinnati, 81; to indianapolis,
$l2, and Detroit, $l2, and corresponding
west and Southwest. Fast limited express
trains, with through parlor and sleeping
cars to destination Time to Chicago 90
hours, Cincinnati 16 hours, st. Louis 81
hours, indianapolis 81 hours and Pittsburg
10 hours. Limited train for Chicago and
Pittsburg leaves Washington at 9:43 a. m.
daily and for Cincinnati, st. Louis and
indianapolis at p. N. daily. Consult
ticket agents b. &. o. r. r. before purchas
ing. Offices 6l9 and 1851 Pennsylvania
avenue and station, corner of New Jersey
avenue and g street.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-17
LOCAL BRIEFS.

THE committees from the Grand Lodge
and Grand Encampment |. o. o. f., met
last night and discussed the project of get
ting the Sovereign Grand Lodge here.
AT THE l0Ith regular meeting of the
Anthropologcal Society last evening large
audience listened to an address by Major
John w. Powell on the subject of "From
Barbarism to Civilization
Mrs, MARY srRAGUE, one of the first of
the army nurses, lies very seriously Ill at her
home, az street northwest.
A SLIGHT fire occurred In the house of
Mrs Mcdonald, 355 jackson Hall alley,
last night.
THE eighth wonder of the world-a be.
nighted man llmping with rheumatism who
had never heard OF Salvation Oil. Price 20
cents bottle,
The Washington critic., 1886-03-17

A new schedule Of extra fare rates on the
"New York and Chicago Limited Express
via the Pennsylvania Railroad, went into
effect Monday, March 10, the extra fare
being reduced s. from New York and Phil
adelpha and s. so from Washington and
Baltimore TO Chicago, and u corresponding
reduction to other points. This reduction
will enable passengers travelling via the
Pennsylvania Railroad to take passage on
the popular "I.imhcd Express ut slight
charge IN excess Of the usual rate on other
regular trains This train is one OF the
most completely appointed passenger
trains in the world, embracing, as IL docs,
all the comforts and conveniences of first
class hotel. II is composed exclusively of
dining, sleeping, parlor and smoking cars
Meals are served en- route at the uniform
rate of 81
The Washington critic., 1886-03-17
Fined for DeudIy Assault.

David d. Kent was tried in the Police
Court to-day for deadly assault on an
other colored man named Kcnncy Wilson
Duncan. The latter stated that on the
night of November 3 last he took the de-
fendants wife to an entertainment, and
when he returned her to her home the de-
fondant met him at the door and assaulted
him with knife, cutting him in the breast
and arm. Officer West swore that the ac-
cused admitted that he cut Duncan. lie
told the latter If he didn't keep away from
his wife he would have to take the con-
sequences He was fined $50 or sixty
laVg
The Washington critic., 1886-03-17
The National lrninn-

About ninety petitioners, gentlemen con
nectcd with the War; State and Navy De-
partments, last night organized the second
council of the National Union. The fol-
lowing officers were elected: President, +.
L. Storm; vice-president, Thomas Morrison;
speaker, II. A. Hulhst; ex-presdent, j. w.
Palmey; secretary, I. j. Lassier; financial
secretary, w. II. Copeland; treasurer, w.
II. Doe; chaplain, w, A. Dobson; usher,
W. u. stokes; sergeant-at-arms, o. w.
White; doorkeepcr, Q. A. Norton; trustees
W. p. Watrous, j. V. Wurdemann aud
IhOmnS G. UnNilnnl
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CITY SPECIALS.
~. l.nirick's UnN.

Colonel George w. Driver, the enterpris-
ing rcstauratcur, whose elegant establish
mtnt adioins the Metropolitan Hotel, on
PENNSYLVANIA avenue, unfured to the gem
ile zephyrs this morning handsome
Fenan flag in honor of st. Patrick aud
patriots. This day, above all others, many
tf our Irish citizens cherish and love to
celebrate the good deeds OF their rcvcrenced
and departed patron saint. Drivers Irish
wet goods are conceded by connoisseurs to
The Washington critic., 1886-03-17
Paper Hanging in All Its branches.

Having recently purchased an extensive
assortment OF every new design and quail
ity of wall papers, shades, &c, would be
pleased TO have parties to call and examine
my superb stock of handsomeln useful
wares and obtain my uniformlD " prices
before buying elsewhere. No)ll st ock to
select from. New goods and new store
and experienced paper and curtain hang
ers to do the work. Good ready-made
shades at 40c,, spring rollers at Soc; hand
some spring-roller shades made to order
with ornaments for 75c. George s, Dom,
1924 Seventh street northwest
The Washington critic., 1886-03-17
SEE j, JAY GouLp's Easter ad. in the Star


In order to accommodate the increased
travel on the b. ,I o. Il. Il. between Wash
ington and indianapolis, the company is
now running a through sleeper between
these points, leaving here daily at p, m,
IN, time, 81 hours. Secure your tickets
and sleeping car accommodations at B. ~
O. ticket offices, go and 1851 Penn
nsylvania avenue, and station, corner &
street and New Jersey avenue.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-17
A New Para0nnye

Mr.. Philip N. Dwyer, the architect, is
busily engaged maturing plans for an ee-
giant and handsome parsonage for st..
Aloysius Church, to cost in the nelghbor-
hood of $4,000. The work will be imme-
diately commenced upon the completion of
the plans.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-17

the ieweler, formerly at j2S Ninth street, has
removed to his elegant new store, ,i3j Seventh
street northwest where he has more room
and increased facilities for prosecuting his
business. He would be pleased to have his
patrons call and examine his new and
superb line Of fine watches, bracelets, rings,
etc. New store and beautiful new goods.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-17

are cut by the Bazaar Patterns. Nine hun
dred of the fastest styles illustrated in
Bazaar Dressmaker, price 20 cents. Open
Cloud building.
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9l7 Seventh street northwest. Grand re-
opening, Thursday evening, March Is, I'M
der entire new management. Pure wines
and liquors, fine imported and domestic
cigars. Billiard and pool parlors Wunder
* Scott. propnctors
The Washington critic., 1886-03-17
Eurniture, CARPETS, Blankets,

Comforts and general house-furnishing
goods sold on easy weekly or monthly pay
ments at John Smiths Installment House,
4i3 New Jersey avenue northwest.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-17

"What station do you call this ?" asked
man as he crawled out Of the ruins of a
car, after recent railroad accident. "De.
yastation, sir, replied his fellow passengers
In chorus.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-17

at ll6 + street northwest, Is the headquar-
tiers for select clans, crabs, oysters, &C.,
fresh daily from the salt water.
Restaurant-keepers and Others are well
posted as to who they shall patronize when
some other dealer is short.
Weser's is the old standby when all
Others fail. Fresh supply constantly on hand.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-17
"Alderney Dairy Wagons, :,

Fresh Alderney butter, churned every
morning and delivered in ] ID "Ward''
prints, 45c. per ib. Also cottage cheese
buttermilk and sweet milk, DC. per qt.
Cream, l5c. per pit.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-17

An Immigrant Convention, under the
auspices Of Northern men who have settled
in East Tennessee, Is to be held in Knox
vile on the 9TH and 9th of May.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-17

Good Singer Machine, drop leaf and
drawers, with all attachment, at Open
heimcr's, 52S Ninth street northwest, st.
Cloud building.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-17

Ex-Governor ODEN BOWIE OF Maryland
says that st. Jacobs Oil is marvellous
pain-cure.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-17
Don't shop After o y. m.
Bazar Dressniaker,

illustrating 800 latest styles, only 20 cents,
at Oppenheimer's, 52s Ninth street north
west, st. Cloud building. Sewing machines
for rent
The Washington critic., 1886-03-17

portable engine made by Richmond
firm forty-dye years ago is still In active
service near Bibbyille, Ala. 1t was used Ia
cutting lumber for tho Confederacy near
Greenyille, Va, during the war.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-17

Lawrence Barrett's Engagement
Sale OF seats will commence tomorrow
morning for Lawrence Barretts engagement
in this city.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-17
ElI,s' sspneiit.
The Babies! The Babies!

a few more choice reserved seats for sale
at Brentano's, cor. Eleventh st. and Pa av.
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Thermometer readings for March II, 1885,
Q a. M, 37o,l; "a. m, $500; II a. m, 47o.4.
March l6 Mean temperature, 52o.1; max
imum, Csc o; minimum, i30 0G; mean relative
humidity IS