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The Washington critic., 1888-08-22
OVERHEAD ELECTRIC WIRES.
An Electricians Opinion ms to tip nan
ger of Their Use.

Mr. A. b. Talcott, the electrician of
the House of Representatives an, a man
of lifelong experience in electricl mat
ters, said to a CRITIc reporter in regard
to the dangers of overhead electric
wires
"Thc fact cannot be disguised that
there is an ever-present and imminent
danger in the presence of an overhead
electric motive power wire in the streets.
Where the wire is to be used to convey
the electric current to furnish motive
power for car underneath, the very
nature of its service renders 1t difficult
to protect it. The current for this pur-
pose must of necessity be very srong,
some 500 volts, and while it is cliimod
that it requires 800 volts to Kill eman,
no one wants to trifle with 800, Which is
strong enough to DESTROY q telephone
system or set q building on fire.
The principal danger to be ippre-.
hended from overhead wires, IS, OF
course, the crossing of telephone or
telegraph wires, which may be blown
down upon or otherwise come IN con-
tact with the motive wire. The pas
sage of the powerful motive current be-
ing deilected into the smaller wire and
dllfused among the delicate magnets,
etc, of instruments connected Herewith,
has just the same effect in principle as
the passage of volume of water from q
12-inch pipe into pinch pipe--some-
thing must give way. The friction
caused by the reduction in the conductor
produces n heat which will burn out
the magnets and instruments.
"The crossing of fire-alarm wire with
one Of these powerful motive-power
wires would destroy the whole circuit of
alarm boxes situated upon that wire.
The dangers Of underground wires for
the street-cars is much less, but the
overhead arc preferred, as the current
underground is more sluggish. Just us
soon as you get your wire in the ground
it requires q stronger current to do the
work than in the overhead one. ] think
the solution of the problem will come
with the use of overhead wires and some
system of protection from crossing"
The Washington critic., 1888-08-22
TO WELCOME KILRAIN.
Elaborate Preparations Beidg Made in
New York.

new tOrk.
New York, Aug. 22.--Extensive prcpara-
tions are being made at the Office of Richard
X. Fox, his hacker, for grand reception TO
Jake klrain when he returns TO the land
whereof he is the pugistic champion Kill
rain is expected to arrive here next Saturday
morning on the Etruria. The ship may be
several hours late, but Mr.. Fox's reception
committee expect her at quarantine some time
during the day Four hundred invitations to
the reception have been sent out from Mr..
Foxs Office this week to representatives of
the press and to personal friends of Kilrain.
At 0 o'clock next Saturday morning the re-
ception committee and the invited guests will
meet at Pier 81, East River on the steamer
John LennoX, which is to bring Kilrain to
New York. The steamer will take them 10
quarantine, and await there the arrival of the
Etruria. According to calculations, based on
the previous trips of that vessel, she ought to
arrive off quarantine between and o'clock
Saturday afternoon. But at whatever time
she may come after that hour, the Lennox will
be in waiting.
When the Etruria arrives Kilrain will be
welcomed aboard the Lennox in a speech by
the chairman of the Reception Committed
Mrs Kilrain, who will arrive here from Bos-
ton Friday will probably remain at the hotel.
She will, however, be invited to accompany
the party down the bay. Once on board the
LennoX, Kilrain will be rendered an ovation.
Three cheers will go up for the Baltimorean,
and tiger for the worlds champion. Kilrain
will be asked to say a few words to the boys,
and grand banquet will follow.
"Will Sullivan and Kilrain fightP ~ was
asked Mr.. Foxs secretary.
"Well,' was the answer, ''if there are any
chumps who want go with Kilrain they can
get It, Our man will be ready. There has
been some talk of Sullivan's coming forward
but he can't raise the sugar | don't believe
the published story that Ned Stokes OF the
Hoffman House wants to back Sullivan Ii
true-not since Sullivan's recent behavior IL
Boston. / suppose that Jake wants to re3t Oh
his laurels; but if Sullivan can find hacker
he will know where to find Kilran. Sullivan
is buffer; but IL he should catch backel
| we will have our man ready.n
The Washington critic., 1888-08-22
Excursion to Atlantlc City.

Another of those popular excursions to At
lantic City, via the B. and o. r. r., is an
nounced for Saturday next, the 25th inst.
The special train will leave B. and
o. depot ut 400 p. M, arriving at the shore
10;45 p. IN.
The excursiouists are transferred quickly
and comfortably across Philadelphia in horse
cars. An experienced caterer of the company
will provide lunch on the train--deviled crabs,
sandwiches, fruit, etc.-at reasonable rates.
Returning the special train will leave At
lantic City at 700 p. m, arriving home about
midnight
The tickets will also be valid for return trip
Oh all regular trains of Sunday and Monday.
Round trip fare S3
The Washington critic., 1888-08-22
Accident to MIR. Cullom,s Daughter.

Senator Cullom has just returned from
Chinnecook Hills, H. l. He went up last Sat
urday to visit his daughter Mrs. Ridgely, who
is summering there. When he arrived at the
depot he was surprised to find no one there to
meet him. At the hotel he was told serious
accident had befallen his daughter. Last Fri
day she with her fouryear old child was sit
ting in her carriage at the depot when the
horse took fright and ran away, upsctting the
carriage. Fortunately the child was thrown
clear out of the wreck and escaped unnjured,
but Mrs. Ridgely fell under the carriage.
The horse broke from the harness and con
tinued on his course, thereby averting more
serious injuries to the lady, but as it was she
was seriously and painfully hurt.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-22
THE RASEBALL CASE.
The CompIainants' Counsel Given Time TO
Procure Power of Attorney.

Procure Power of Attorney.
The baseball case, New Orleans Base
ball Park Association against the Wash.
ington National Baseball Club and VIII
liam Widner to restrain the playing of
Widncr was before Justice Merrick this
morning. Messrs. Abrahams and Stafford
appeared for the complainants and Mr..
w. A.. Cook for the defendant. The
Court had awarded an injunction on
giving an undertaking, and the com
plainant presented the undertaking,
with John Cook and Emanuel Steinem
rs sureties. The defendants objected,
in that it was not signed by complainant
as required by the equity rules. The
Court sustained this point, stating that it
must be done either in person or through
power of attorney. The complainants
stated that they would telegraph for the
power of attorney and tender the under
taking when signed. The Court ex-
amincd the sureties, and said he would
accept them when the paper is com
pleted.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-22

(Third fioor)
Final mark down on Ladies' Short Wraps. The
prices represent but fraction of what their
fellows sold for this spring. Equally suitable
for early fall wear.
Sleeves, trimmed with Wool Lace to match
sizes, 36 and 3S.
Reduced TO-; SO 80
Colored Silk lining, trimmed with Wool Lace
Sizes 81, 36 and ~.
Ladss' GqaSed BACK Cloth Short Wsaps 90 light
weight, trimmed with Wool Lace and Passe-
mentere; sizes 50, 36 3s, 40 and AZ.
.,r Reduced o.'..'.'......'.....,.S2 90
Final mark.down sale of the balance of our
stock of Boys Clothing. This Is your chance If
you want medium-weght School suit for early
fall. We desire 10 reduce this stock one-half,
and prices Will be cut deeply To accomplish this
purpose. The majority of the following Items
represent fine grade suits that sold for almost
double the present price, and an inspection is
REDUC ION in BOYS SUITS.
Lot 2605-Boys' S,lkMxed Cloth Suits, in
Brown Cuecks, made Norfolk style; size &
years.
Lot i57~ Boys AiWoo;oil' Norfolk suits, in
gray and black stripes; size years only.
Lot 87GsUsoys scochMixed Norfolk Suits,
Invisible stripe effect; size years.
Lot 3877~Boys' Navy blue iYacht; Cloth Nor.
folk Suits; size IL years.
|
Lot 321O-Boys' Blue and Gray Scotch-Mixed
Norfolk Suits; in size years only.
1ot RassaceR W ~ ine
plated back and front, no belt; size IL years
| only.
Lot souseS 5s@SeSs Scotch cho;iot Sack Suits in
| brown mi iXed; size Ia years.
| Reduced to...,.,;, ....,.,.,...S7 80
Suit, strictly all-wool, stylishly made size 1s
years:
Reduced to; ;;;,,;;;;..::'.,:; 80
| Cor. 11th and II Sts
The Washington critic., 1888-08-22
Promised 10 KlII Him

Charles Smalls, colored, got in fight with
workman at the Washington Brick Machine
Company's works yesterday with another
coored boy named Grace, and, after whipping
him, started to whip Superintendent Thomas
Po,ee. A special policeman arrested him, and
Smalls told Mr.. Poteo that be would kill him
later The assault case was dismissed and
Smalls had to give bonds for the threats.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-22
"rhe paymaster" at the National.

The box Office at the National will open to-
morrow morning for the sale of seats for the
great meodrama, "The Paymaster,' to be
produced at that theatre next week. The
principal parts in the play, which is now hay
ing Eighty successful run at the Chestnut
Street Theatre, Philadelphia, are sustained by
Duncan p HARRISON the author; Mrs. O'Sul-
livan Dlmpfal, Miss Beatrice Lieb, Miss Alice
Barncoat and Mr.. Thomas f. O'Malley. The
play abounds In strong situations and is in the
hands of q capable company.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-22
Military I'm Camp at Island Park, Har-
per's Ferry.

Patrons of the Every Thursday Excursions
to Island Park will have additional attractions
this week at this charming resort.
The Anderson Guards of Woodstock, Win
chester Light infantry aud Staunton Battery
of Artillery will be in camp on the upper part
OF the Island and add a picturesquencss 10
the scene already teeming with interest.
Trains leave Baltimore and Ohio depot
every Thursday at 9:45 q. m. Round trip, 81
Secure reserved seats in advance.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-22
Both Badly Used Up

Junior Ellis came into the dock OF the
Police Court with five broad white strips of
sticking-plaster holding his head together,
though they seemed used partially for effect.
Officer Narrower, whose club broke the negro's
head, as recounted in Saturdays CRITIC, was
also in court, with his head hidden In white
bandages and the lower half of his right ear
gone. Ellis was charged with assaulting the
officer and with disorderly conduct. He can
not be charged with MAYHEM, as to constitute
this offense some part Of the body useful in
sci f-defense must be destroyed
The Washington critic., 1888-08-22
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HIM nj Chnnel Pnint

The Howard Rifles popular rifle com
pany Of Maryland, arc now in camp at Chapel
Point, Md. A grand hop will be given in
honor of tho company tomorrow night by
Mr. II. V. Tompkins, proprietor Of Prospect
House, Chapel Point Parties can leave al
4;40 p. M. over Popes Creek Line, arriving at
Chapel Point at 730. Guests can reach Wash
ington the following morning at S:35.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-22
Opposed to Swearing.

81 will not swear on no book for no man in
this court" said Patrick Scullion, whose hair
aud beard arc as red as his Scotch accent is
broad, when he was called OH to explain his
apparent vagrancy. lie went down. Mr.
Sculion says that the British Government is in
his debt several hundred dollars lie is
harmlessly insane.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-22

mdiy night, and we met him on Sunday at
dinner, where. we became accidentally oc-
quantcd lie went to the states, Stockton,
Mausion, Traymorc, Iladdon Hall, Congress
Hall aud could not secure room. lie then
came here and they accommodated him with
room, which, though rented to gentleman,
wastemporarily unoccupicd
The Washington critic., 1888-08-22
To Lurax and Return
$500

TU9VV VVsVV
Via Manassas Branch, Virginia Midland Dyi-
sion, Piedmont Air Line.
Leave Washington daily, except Sunday,
4:l5 p. IN.
Arrive Iuray daily, except Sunday, 920
p. IN.
Arrive Washington from Luray 9:45 a. IN.
Excursion tickets good for live days.
$500 To Luray and Return $500
Close connection at Ryertou with Shenandoah
Valley Railroad going and returning.
Tickets on sale at the Office Of the
Piedmont Air Line,
1900 Pennsylvania ave,
And at Passenger Station, Baltimore and Poto-
mac Railroad.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-22
Mnrrinro Lirenses

John Mart and Charlotte Fields Richard
Brooks and Annie Marshall; Charles II. Han
cock and Lottie Cpngle; L. j. b, Brooking
and Fannie s. Franks; Rufus 5. Ager aud
Rosa Pflugel
The Washington critic., 1888-08-22
Tireworl,s Mt BAY Ridge.

The greatest open-air entertainment ever
given in America. 100 persons, q ships en-
gaged in the representation. No extra charge.
Round trip, fare, $l.00
The Washington critic., 1888-08-22
100 LAIE TO CLASSIFY.

COUNTRY BOARD, NEAR POINT LOOKOUT,
~, all the advantages OF salt water, fishing
and cunning; terms S5 per week, 81 per dav.
Persons wishing accommodations please apply
TO f. l.. FREEMAN, Ridge Postofiice st. Marys
County, Md
The Washington critic., 1888-08-22
Only Ono Atlantic Cltx

and now is the time to visit it. Special ex-
press train leaves b. and o. depot Saturday,
August 25, at 4 p. m. Round trip, So.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-22
DIore Un,nnnipn Music.

"Wave High tue Red Bandaua," words and
music by Miss Emma Washburn of this city,
is the title of a spirited campaign composition
just published by Edward f. Droop. lis title
page is a beauty.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-22
The Naval Combat

between the Monitor and Merrimac will be
portrayed With lifc-like accuracy this week at
Bay Ridge. Round trip, Sl.0O. No extra
charge
The Washington critic., 1888-08-22
The Naval Combat

between the Monitor and Merrimac win be
portrayed with life-like accuracy this week at
Bay Ridge. Round trip, Sl.0O. No extra
charge.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-22

We have reduced another lot OF fine sultiug
TO $40 To order. Elseman Bros, corner 18th
and f, manufacturing tailors and clothiers.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-22
Tho Monitor und Merrimac
Spend Sunday al the shore

at Bay Ridge this W eek. The greatest dis
play of fireworks ever given In America. N
extra charge Round trip Sl.00.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-22

Our Slip-Cover Materials are of the latest,
and in great variety.
W. II HOUGHToN g. Co.,
1914 Il 80. n. W.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-22

Visiting Cards neatly engraved from your
plates at 40 cents per hundred. KERyASD, 1912
Pennsylvania avenue
The Washington critic., 1888-08-22

Ladies' Royal Kid Button. Common Sense
and Opera Toe, with Patent.L Leather Tips, SO 80.
GAHrREfL's, 300 Seventh street
The Washington critic., 1888-08-22
Campaign Flags.
Free Concert at Edol's tonight,

SIX and Muslin Flags,
NJ. G.. COPELAND & Co.,
400 11th st. n. ".
The Washington critic., 1888-08-22
For Spot cash.

Our straw Mattings will please In style and
prices. w. III. HOuGuTON n Co,
1914 Il ST. n. W.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-22
II Is the hest.

II Is the Rest.
Ask for IL. Schlitz's Milwaukee Lager Beer.
For sale by all leading houses
The Washington critic., 1888-08-22
Crescent oil, 1850 Fire Test

Crescent oil, 1850 Fire Test.
Highest Test. Safest and Best Oil Sold in the
City.
For Lamps and Stoves ; gallons, 81.
Prime 1902 Fire Test oil, gallons, 50c.; .
gallons 25c.
China, Glass and Houseturnishings at very low
prices.
LAWRENCE s. CAVALIER,
1910 Est. n. W.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-22

'I'''r'' ''F''I"'J nv 'I'U NI'"IV'
Express leaves B. and o. depot p, m. Ar.
rive Atlantic City l045 p IN. Returning, ar
rive home at midnight. Round trip, 50.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-22

Our assortment Of Reed and Rattan Furni.
ture will meet your demand.
W. III. HouGuToN e. Co.,
1914 Il st N ".
The Washington critic., 1888-08-22

Lithograph Check Books made to order.
Handsome designs. kEgyAND, 1912 Pennsyl-
yania avenue
The Washington critic., 1888-08-22

20 to John II. Kelly, stalls 61S. 620 and $50
centre Market and DOG and 2OS Northern Lib
erty. Corned beef speciality.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-22
wAsHINGTON CRITIC.
CITY SPECIALS.

Rudden's summer Rates for Furniture,
Nc.
This prominent installment house. at $50 and
description of Furniture Baby Carriages, Re
frigerators, Mattngs, Carpets &c, at special
rates during the next go days on the install nent
purchasers Now is the time TO furnish your
houses when you can have plenty of attention,
and at the same time buy your goods at re-
duced summer prices.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-22
The Monitor and Merrimac

Ihe Mohitor ana merrihhc
at Bay Ridge this week. The greatest dis
play of fireworks ever given in America. Nc
extra charge. Round trip, $l.00.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-22

previous to removal, the best bargains ever
offered in the city In Furniture, Carpets and
Upholstery.
w. II. HouGuToN & Co..
1211 + st. n. W.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-22

Monograms and address dies stamped In
colors at low figures. KBRvAND's, 1912 Penn.
eylvania avenue
The Washington critic., 1888-08-22

Fresh Alderney butter, churned every morn
ing and delivered in y 10 Ward" prints 40c
per n. Also cottage cheese, buttermlk and
sweet milk, sc. per qt Cream. 15c. per qt.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-22

russoil's Ice.cream. 1925 New York ave
The Washington critic., 1888-08-22

Is Your Property Insured
fnot, consult GURLEY Bros, 1919 + st. n. W
The Washington critic., 1888-08-22

Eders is the coolest place in town.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-22

willis Ice Co.'s penobscot ice-red wagons.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-22

August Clearance Sale Of
Ladies' White Suits,
Ladies' Gingham Suits,
Ladies' Sateen Suits,
Ladies Woolen Suits,
Ladies' Jackets and Wraps,
Children's and Misses Cling
ham Suits,
Children's and Misses Cloth
Suits continued
with view of closing out the entire stock
prior to opening Fall Styles. II is our intention
to sell them at once II low price will do it,
and to that end have made liberal reductions
on nearly every single line of the above goods
we have. We quoted recently number OF the
reduced lots, some few of which yet remain,
and to-day call attention to the following addt-
10 Childrens White Pique Dresses, richly
trimmed with embroidery, sizes 2, 4, and
years. very stylish serviceable and cheap
schareSs HSTes Embroidered no India Linen DTesses
with tucking, sizes and years.
chiidren's Extra Fine fine White PiGaSe Dresses,
with fine embroidery trimming, sizes 2, 4, o and
Reduced to......................" .."S5
| 3 Chihlren's Fine White India Linen Suits,
| trimmed with fine embroidery and satin ribbon,
| sizesd, and years
| Reduced to....... .......S4.oO
IL Misses Combination Gingham Dresses in
checks and plain trimmed with embroidery,
sizes 10 and IL years
Reduced to.........,..,...,...,S2 SOU
| Misses Black and White Checked All-W ool
Jackets, sizes and 10 years. very stylish.
Reduced to..... ...........,....,..So
! misses Spring Weight All-Wool Newmarkets,
| sizes ~ and Ii years.
| Reduced ..,.,.SD
| LADIES' WHITE SUITS REDUCED.
Every suit must be sold, and II a low price be
| any inducement these should be sold immedi-
ately. Remember, we have reduced the price
on every White Suit In stock.
| One line reduced TO S3.7b each.
One line reduced to 81 each.
| one line reduced TO SIS each.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-10-19

Court has adjourned until Monday, the Goth.
James D. BuEley returned. from Washington,
Pa, yesterday.
The rolling mill Is q sure go. The foundry
will also be started up In few days.
MesSrs. J. L. HOostOn and Il. +. Mclghen I'D.
dressed the Republicans ut Viola Tuesday
night
The derrick Is up at the new we'll on the
Hicks place and drilling Will soon be com.
ncnced.
Alexander Murter, indicted for bIgnmy. plead
guilty, and was sentenced TO the penitentlary for
one year.
Mis- Ella BAKER, the tniCntCd aud accom-:
plIshcl youngest daughter Of Captain and
Mrs A. o. Baker, OF the Third ward, died yes
terday morning about gO'clOCk, of typhoid lc'
YER Miss Baker had been Ill only four weeks,
aud her death was unexpected By her most intl'
mate friends. II Is hard even now TO realize
that this gifted Young lady has been taken from
her home, where she Wns the ideal Of the family.
and from her large circle OF friends, from whom
she merited and received unD0unded adnlia'
tion aud love. Accomplished in all that tends
to refine and enuOblc the character OF lady,
and possessed Of every virtue incident. TO true
WamunhoOd, TO be stricken down In the prime
oil youth, III her nineteenth scar, the shock 70,
her parents and relatives Is almost unbenrable.
They have the sympathy Of their many friends
and every comfort possible Will be extended 10
them, The funeral services Will be heldat Mt.
Bakers residence In the Third ward. The inter
ment Will be at Mount Rose cemetery.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-10-19

In these days CT great political excite
ment, when we are all so deeply inter
ested in our country and her glorious
institutions, Chautauquans are studying
about the birth Of Liberty and the first
Tonight the local circle will discuss
Athens in the Golden Age OF Greece,
and will celebrate "Pericles Day."
These memorial days are always profit
able ones, and with the character Of the
great leaderto contemplate, SO suggestive
OF ancient civilization and full OF all the
charm of history, the evening cannot
fail to be n notable one. A brilliant pro-
gramme has been prepared. The public
Is cordially invited.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-10-19

Mr.. EIkins' speech will be in the
Opera House.
The Junior Plumed Knights will meet
at the Lincoln club rooms this evening
for business Of importance, and full
attendance is desired.
The report that Blaine and Morton
are to be here is without foundation,
Their time is already fully occupied.
The Ohio River railroad will sell
tickets from all stations between Wheel
ing and Parkersburg to New Martinsville
ut the one fare for the round trip for
October 90, on which day Gen. Golf is
to speak to the people at that place.
Peter Claus, OF the Island, says when
recently in Europe he went through the
Imperial arsenal at Berlin, and he did
not see there cannon more finely
finished than "Young Tip" the INTEL
LIoENcER's Republican campaign can.
non.
The proprietors OF the Hotel Windsor
are in receipt OF letter from Mr.. ]. II,
Speer, q member of the Americas Re-
publican club OF Pittsburgh, asking them
TO send him copies OF the Wheeling pa.
pers with notices OF Monday nights
demonstration. He says: after the
princely manner in which We were en-
tertained in Wheeling am anxious to
SEQ what your own papers say about the
affair"