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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-02

life was ''rch in good works." cal
ways Astounding in the work Of the Lord"
so he passed to his reward. blessed are
the dead, which die in the Lord, from
henceforth; yea saith the spirit, that they
may rest from their labors, and their works
do follow them" ''Let me die the death
o. Q, the righteous, and let my last end be
Here the pastor, Rev. DIR. Boggs, spoke
very iieelingly OF DIR. Pratt, and recalled es-
pecially the closing service of his first
engagement and his impressive and ten
the hymn:
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-02
For Home Use.

j have tested Its curative power, In nv
family, many times during the past
thirty years, and have never known il
TO fail. 1t will relieve the most serious
affections Of the throat and lungs,
whether In children or adults" - Mrs.
L, G, Edgerly, Council Bluffs, Iowa.
"Twenty years ago I was troubled
with a disease Of the lungs. Doctors
afforded Inc no relief and considered
my case hopeless, then began to use
Ayers Cherry Pcclorsl, and, before
had finished one bottle, found relief. |
continued TO take this medicine until %
cure was effected. believe that Ayers
Cherry Pectoral saved my life."-
Samuel Griggs, Waukegan, Ill.
"Six years ago contracted severe
cold, which settled on my lungs aud
soon developed all tho alarming symp-
toms OF Consumption. l had cough,
night sweats, bleeding Of the lungs,
pains In chest aud sides, and was so
Frustrated as TO be confined to my
bed most OF the time. After trying
various prescriptions, without benefit,
my physician finally determined 10 give
me Ayers Cherry Pcctoral. I took it,
aud the effect was magical. seemed
to rally from the first dose of this
medicine, and, after using only three
bottles, am az well aud sound ms ever"
Rodney johnson, Springfield, Ill.
Ayers Cherry PectoraI,
PREPARED ny
Or. ]. G. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold BY all Drussis''. Price 81; sir bottles, Is.
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DIED.

TALHERT-At the Iamily rc,ldence, No t7
Court strcct extended. SUNDAY, April I. ihsA NJ =
O'Clock a M. Asstr n. wife % DE- J. 7. falbcft
funenlirOm her late residence this tiondayl
morning At n o'clock Friends Of the family Ia
ylicd 10 atlend
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-02

So that the sweetness with which they
We're sung at that service by DIR. Pratt fol-
lowed him rs precious memory to this
day, though it had been quite year, and
the words OF the hymn were constantly re-
curing to his mind.
The resolutions were then unanimously
adopted by the rising OF the congregation,
and the benediction was pronounced.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-02

" YOU make Il rule 10 flavor oil your
cold drinks with ten 10 fifteen drops oi
Ango.tura BiiicrS you will keep free from
Malaria aud summer Diseases aud have your
digestive organs In good order. hut be sure
you get the genuine article, manufactured
only by DR.. ]. q. u. Sicgcrt 4 Sons.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-02
riot Tor cheap Tiele,.i

To New Orleans, vicksburg. Baton
Rouge, jacksonville, Little Rock, Tex.
arkana, Dallas. Fort Worth, Birmingham,
Atlanta, Chicago, ~. Paul, and many
other points I. sAMELsoN & Co.
Members American Ticket Brokers Asso.
citation, No. $40 Main street.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-02

And SO 10 Jesus Christ TN go,
Ny longing arms extending,
10 iall asleep, In slumber deep,
slumber that knows no ending;
Till Jesus Christ. Gods only Son,
Opens the gates Of bliss. leads on
To heaven, to life eternal.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-09
HEAT. WIND AND RAIN.
The City Receives IA Drenching and is
More Comfortable To-day.

The City Receives IA Drenching and Is
More Comfortable To-day.
Yesterday broke the record, the mercury
pushing up to the 96 degrees mark, which has
not been touched before this year. 1t was too
hot for the Senators and they adjourned. Be-
sides those prostrated by tho heat reported in
Yesterdays CRITIC, later In the day Matthew
Monroe of 1916 Twentieth street. colored, SO
years old, was sunstruck while at work In
East Washington, and died in Providence
Hospital.
About 5 o'clock perspiration-soaked hui
manity found itself enveloped in cloud of
pleasant. At times the dust was SO thick that
one could not see across narrow street. The
wind storm broke huge branches from trees
throughout the city and blew part of the roof
off from Mrs. Graham's house, at 908 Twen-
tieth street, and was followed by half hours
heavy rain, which cooled the air consldera-
bly,.
On the river there was widespread confusion.
Boats were tipped over and ladies and gentle
men drenched. The 1000 people on Anaostan
Island had no protection from the rain and
were drenched.
The south wing of the Folding Room at the
Government Printing Office was flooded on
account of a defective roof, and considerable
damage was done.
The Signal Service weather experts say that
there Is cooler weather west and it is coming
this way.
A portion Of the tin roof on the fuel shed
and boiler-room of the U-street pumping
station was blown off.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-09
THE BOB.TAlL CAR WAR.
Residents ofNortheast Washington Choos
Their Line of Action.

Residents OF Northeast w ashfngton Ch0Ose
Their Line of Action.
Medford Hall, at the corner of Eighth and
l streets northeast, last night was crowded,
despite the incement weather, by the resi-
dents of that section who are carrying on the
war against the primitive bob-tail car. The
meeting was called to order byiDr G. A. Nor
ton. The report Of the conference with Presi-
dent Willard and Secretary Clagett of the
Columbia road was laid before the meeting.
DIR. Norton stated that the Columbia Railroad
Company had Informed the grievance COM
mittee that the receipts of the company were
SO small that 1t would bankrupt the road to
incur additional expense
Those present at the meeting, after discuss
ing the report, decided that on and after the
LIST of September they would positively refuse
to pass fare.
Mr.. l.. X. Brown said IL was important that
the ladies should carry their plans into prac-
tice.
On motion of W. j. Saville, the association
will hereafter be known as the ''Ant!-Bobtail
Car Association.
1t was decided that cards should be printed
with the inscription, ~ pledge myself to pass
no fare" and that they be distributed among
the members of the association.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-09
The wood,ev Lane Bridge.

The Woodley Lane bridge over Rock Creek,
for the building of which bids were opened by
the District Commissioners yesterday, will be
built on site about twenty or twenty-five
feet north Of the present one. 1t will be 400
feet long and forty feet wide If tho money
appropriated will permit, aud If not, then the
width will have to conform TO the appropria-
ton. 1t will be supported on four IRON piers,
and there will be four spans II the construc-
tion does not cost any more to reduce the
number of spans to two, then there will only
be two spans. The bridge will be what is
known as an iron deck bridge and 1t will be
thirty feet above the present bridge. The
sable, so great is the grade. Raising tho
bridge and cutting down the hill on the cast
side OF the creek will make the grade almost
perfect
The Washington critic., 1888-08-09
"Alderney Dairy Wagons"
CITY NEWS PARAGRAPHS.

Fire yesterday afternoon destroyed the
stable of NJ E. Ridenour, rear GIG Fourteenth
street.
The election Of officers Of the Kentucky
Democratic Club has been postponed until
August Is.
George w. Harvey has bought lot, 20
feet front on north side of Massachusetts, ave-
nue., between Ninth and Tenth streets north
west, from Oliver Cox, for $15,650.
Mrs. Hinkley's house, at 1407 Fifteenth
street, was entered one night this week
through back window and some tableware
and furniture broken, but nothing is known
TO have been stolen.
tion of a syndicate TO control the supply Of
building sand, which is procured from the Po-
tomac. The latest improvements In dredging
machinery will be used
William Fillmore, black, yearned for
watermelon yesterday, and he hooked fine
big one, but he was so hoty pursued that he
had to drop, and he will not be able TO satisfy
his yearning for fifteen days.
Before adjourning yesterday the executive
committee Of the Merchant Tailors' National
Exchange adopted law making it obligatory
;IpOn every exchange to issue rating book
containing the names OF unreliable and de-
linquent customers.
--Hezekiah Matthews, a black U. S. in
fantry man, in full uniform, was sent down
FOR thirty days from the dock of the Police
Court this afternoon. lie stole ring from
Mrs. Pcttis' house, on Thirty-second street,
near r. and enlisted to avoid arrest.
Rufus b. Fillmore aspires TO the dignity
Of "gas-house terrier" He tried to carve
Augustus Jenkins yesterday with razor, but
as he has bad case of strabismus and Is in
experienced, he only succeeded in getting
eleven months and twenty-nine days in jail In
the Police Court this afternoon.
Thirty y-eight charter members OF new
conclove Of lIeptasophs were initiated Tues
day evening. The following were IN
stalled as officers: Sitting past archer, j.
Il. Bathbone; archer, John II. Mitchell; pre-
yost, T, w. Frless; secretary, w. ID. Tabler;
flnancier A. g. Parker; treasurer, n. Bunch.
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g League percentages to date follow

New York: Accept the assurances of our
have done to Detroit for you what you did to
indianapolis for us, but old Jupiter inter
fercd.
Anson took Mains out Of the box In the first
inning in Philadelphia yesterday and put in
Van Haltren, who was pounded for 21 hits.
Philadelphia won-16 to 5.
After playing II innings darkness closed the
Boston-Pittsburg game. Score 3 to 3.
New York outbatted the Hoosicrs and won
with ease. Score 4 TO /.
Association games: Brooklyn ), Louisville
i; Athletic 3, st. Louis 2; Cincinnati 6, Balti-
more 2; Cleveland l, Kansas City 0.
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BASEBALL sMALETALK.


The New York Sun says. a private letter
from Washington says "rhc fnc work Of
the home team is drawing large crowds TO the
park Every player OH The team Ia heart aud
soul IN bis work and the game they are put
ting up VIII soon put them in n higher posi-
ti0n. Yesterdays game with Detroit was won
by Donnelly's daring base running aud Daily's
home-run hit. II is worth tho price OF admis-
siOu to see that little man Fuller play at short.
Nothing passes him, and his throwing Is all
that could be desired. lie was q great find
for Ted sullivan, who, by the way, knows a
good player when he secs one. During the
game on Monday with the Detroit, m incl
dent occurred which shows the feeling toward
'Nfutrie's' men. Ed. IIanlon and Brouthers
were watching the bulletin board as the tallies
came In from the New York game, tho score
being 2 to 0 IN favor of the Hoosers. All
bands thought the game was up for New
York, but when the figure APP
peared, and the game was won by
be heard at tho White House. This rather
startled the Wolverines and they could do
nothing. When the game ended In favor of
the Senators another cheer went up, and a
well-known Now York Congressman shouted,
Another peg IN tho hagpolc for Mutrie's
pets Every one here wants the pennant to
20 to New York, and my best wishes go with
the same. Ed Stanton, who formerly had
charge Of the reporters gate, has been pro-
NOTED, and now handles the wealth that goes
In at the ticket Office. He has the best wishes
of all In his new position. Something wrong
in the Brooklyn team. Come, 'Byrnes,' you
will have TO do better than you are, or the AS
sociation pennant will not be seen on the fes-
tive hills Of 'Gowanus' this fall. In my opinion
st. Louis may win by head Time will tell"
The League percentages to date follows
The Washington critic., 1888-08-09
improvements at Ivy city.

Fair Grounds at Ivy City by the National Far
Association are very extensive and will greatly y
beautify the grounds. 1t is estimated that the
cost will not be less than $4,000. The intc-
rior of Machinery Hall has been altered, and
fifty box-stalls of the latest pattern have been
put in, and If the report is true Senator Hearst,
OF California, will occupy the entire stable,
the hill which it graced will be graded down.
The improvements are due principally to the
energy of Colonel McKibben, John f. Ohm
stead James s. Edwards, Il, +. Baker and
Robert Beall.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-09
WEST WASHINGTON.

The boat Maryland arrived to-day with 3,700
bushels of wheat and 600 bushels of corn con-
signed to G. T. Dunlap.
Hezekiah Matthews, colored, a newly-en-
listed soldier was arrested last night by Officer
Sutherland on complaint of Elizabeth Pettis,
who charges him with stealing ring.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-09
A Brand Now Policeman.

Roundsman Kimmel, an old policeman,
was standing at friends door talking with
two companions while off duty last evening,
and Roundsman Sawyer one Of the depart
ments recent acquisitions. ordered them
all to go away Khnmel's friends hesitated
and Kmmel advised them to go, Sawyer
advanced, shook his club In Kimmel's face
and told him "You keep still, Pm running
this heat myself.n lie also arrested one OF
the party, but the case was dismissed in the
Police Court
The Washington critic., 1888-08-09
Ellis, Memorial Service.

Washington Lodge of Elks proposes to hold
memorial services at Oak Hill Cemetery ON
Saturday, at the grave of the late "Charley''
Moore. Appropriate addresses will be made
by Hon. Timothy E. Tarsney, Judge Chapman,
and by member of tho Washington bar yet
to be selected from among the friends of the
deceased. A double quartet will render the
music for the OCCASION
The Washington critic., 1888-08-09
General sheridan,s Obseouies

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will sell
excursion tickets at one fare for the round
trip from Philadelphia, Hagerstown, Freder-
ick, Cumberland, Winchester and inteme-
date stations to Washington for the accom-
mediation of those desiring to attend the
funeral of the late General p. II. Sheridan,
which will be held at st. Matthew's Church,
corner Fifteenth and II streets northwest,
Saturday, August H. at 10 u. m.
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Meeting of Encinoers.

II was decided last night by the Eccentric
Association OF Engineers, No /, to postpone
the discussion of the New License bill until
the 22d instant Many are opposed to that
section of the bill which provides for the ap-
Inspector and two practical engineers, but it
does not say whether they arc TO be steam or
mechanical engineers
The Washington critic., 1888-08-09

Thomas Carter and Julia Miller; Richard
Hamilton aud Martha Williams; Albert f..
Reesch and Frances Dittrich John A. Whiting
and jamie Cooper, Loudoun County, Va. Otto
Statter and Katie M. Killian; Charles Walker
and Lucy Ambush Percy w. Hall and Susie
A. Burrill.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-09
The custom house cooI yauIt.

Bids for the construction of a new coal yault
under the Custom House In West Washington
were opened Yesterday In the office of the Su-
pervlsing Architect OF tho Treasury, Follow
Ing are the bids; I Patrick. 1887; Scott e
Wilson, Sl,9l3,S0; James Gallagher, 81 no;
well, 81 1917; Robert T.. Talbot, 81 ,52G; Reese,
Evans Il Co., l,459.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-09
Excursion 10 Atluntic CITY.

Special train Will leave baltimore and Ohio
depot next Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock
arriving at Atlantic City at l0;30. On return
TRIP special train viii leave Atlantic City sun
day evening at 7, arriving at Washington at
1880, midnight. Tickets also good on all
regular trains Sunday and Monday. Round
trip fare only three dollars.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-09

The Only Gentlemen's Restaurant
IN the northwest is George Kozel's, 1927 Four
teenth street northwest.
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ne Is TO Your Advantage TO Secure the Best
Prices You Can.

Previous to removal we will not refuse any
reasonable offer for goods In our line between
now and about the 10Th of August. We dislike
my form of unreal advertisement, and solicit
your inspection, TO sec whether we are not
doing as we advertise. our line comprises
Furniture, Carpets, Upholstery Goods and Wall
Papers. w. III. llougnToN &,Co.,
1011 street N W
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The police have recovered the altar orna-
menls stolen from the Church OF the Inearna-
uou on the s5d Instant. They were found In
fredericksburg, where they had been sold for
% ceurs W colored woman. Henry Bern
hard, tho thief, is now in jail.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-09
For Spot Cash.

previous TO removal, the best bargains ever
offered In the city I'm Furniture, Carpets and
Upholstery.
w. II. HoUGnToN & Co.,
1914 II st. n. W.
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Boots and shoes ut 10 Per Cent. Discount.
Messrs Mookbee & Co., the proprletors OF the
old and reliable boot and shoe establishment, at
1908 II street northwest have concluded to
makes reduction. OF 10 per cent. on all goods
sold for cash until the 10Th OF August.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-09

Visiting Cards neatly engraved from your
plates at rs cents per hundred. KERyAND, 1912
Pennsylvania avenue
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Atlantic City Excursion Via B. and o.
Railroad.
Next Saturday train leaves Washington 4
p. III. Tickets good returning on Monday.
Round trip only 49,
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Our straw Mattings will please in style and
prlces. w. III. HouauroN & Co.,
1914 II st. n. W.
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CannnICn Flngs.

NJ. q. COPELAND s. Co.,
400 11th st. II. W.
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We have reduced another lot OF fine suiting
20 800 TO order. Eiseman Bros, corner 7th
and L, manufacturing tailors and clothiers.
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nuddcn's Summer Rates for Furniture,

This prominent installment house, at O3o and
D32 Seventh street northwest, Will sell every
description of Furniture, Baby Carriages, Re.
rates during the next 90 days on the installment
pan--weekly or monthly payments. 10 suit the
purchasers. Now Is the time to furnish your
houses, when you can have plenty of attention,
and at the same timo buy your goods at re-
duced summer prices,
The Washington critic., 1888-08-09

Crescent OIL, 1850 Fire Test.
Highest Test Safest and Best OIL Sold in the
City.
For Lamps and Stoves. 8 gallons, 81.
Prime 1900 Fire Test OIL, gallons, 50c.; 2
gallons, 25c.
China, Glass and Housefurnishings at very low
prices.
1910 st. II. w.
Monograms and address dies stamped In
colors at low figures. KERyAND's, 1912 Penn
sylvania avenue.
"Alderney Dairy Wagons"
Fresh Alderney butter. churned every morn
ing and delivered in u 10 Ward" prints, 40c.
per n. Also cottage cheese, buttermllk and
eweet milk, SC. per qt. Cream, 15c. per qt.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-09
UNDERTAKERs.
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY,

VHTANTED- AT 1910 II Sr. N. W., A GOOD
w chambermad and laundress. Apply I'M
mediately with references after u IN.
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DIED.

DARNE-0n Wednesday, August 3, 1885,
John A. Darne, in the 34th year of his age
Funeral tomorrow Qrdayl morning at o
O'clock from the Fourth Presbyterian Church.
Ninth street, between q and ii,
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Visit tho "Fountain OF Youth"
at George Kozel's, 1927 Fourteenth stree
s1orfhtvost
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Our SIip-Cover Materials are of the latest,
and In great variety.
w. II. HouenToN & Co.,
1914 st, n, w.
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Fusseii's Ice-Cream. 1926 New York ave.

Ladies' Royal Kid Button, Common Sense
and Opera Toe. with Patent Leather Tips, SO. 90.
GARrRELL's, 300 Seventh street.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-09

DIR. Kings System for fitting Spectacles 3,
the eyes, at TAPPAN's, 604 9th st. N. W.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-09

Our assortment Of Reed and Rattan Furni-
ture will meet your demand.
W. ii. HoUGHroN g. Co.,
1914 Il ST. n w.
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Is Your Property Insured
II not, consult GURLEY Bios, 1919 st. n. W.
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Atlantic City Excursion via B. and O..
Railroad.
Next Saturday train leaves Washington 4
p. N. Tickets good retuplng until Monday
Round-trlp fare So.
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Lithograph Check Books made TO order.
Handsome designs. KEBvAND, 1912 Pennsyl-
vania avenue.
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The Coolest place in the northwest Is George
Kozel's, 1897 Fourteenth street northwest
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Atlantic City Excursion via II. and o.
Railroad

Next Saturday traiu leaves Washington
p. N. Tickets good returning until Monday.
Round-trip fare 81.
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For WnshingtOn SprIng Lamb
60 10 John r. Kellv stalls 62S. 629 and $50
Centre Market and 206 and Dos Northern Lib
erty. Corned beef speciality.
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It Is the Best.
Ask for 1t. Schlitz's Milwaukee Lager Beer.
For sale by all leading houses
The Washington critic., 1888-08-09

All of tho most popular beers at Georl
Kozels, 1897 Fourteenth street northwest.
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Atlantic city Excursion via b. ana o

Next Saturday train leaves Washington 4
P ~, Tickets good returning until Monday.
Round-trlp fare ;3.
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For Washington Spring

Willis Ice COG ponobscot ice-red wagons.
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Edors is the coolest place in town.
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WASHINGTON CRITIC.
CITY SPECIALS.

Excnrsionists and Tourists Take Noticel
Rubber coats cloaks or shoes are always the
she city on vacation or travelling trips. Always
buy the best, which can be had at the Goodyear
Rubber Company Store. 800 9th IT.. n. W.
Roots ana Shoes Mt 10 Por Cent. Discount
Messrs. MocSbee s. CO., the proprietors Of tho
Old and reliable boot and shoe establishment, at
zoos Il street northwest have concluded to
mako reduction OF 10 per cent. on all goods
sold for cash until the 10th Of August.