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The Washington critic., 1890-03-26
roH a METHODIST uN1vnHsrrv.
a Large SUN Of Money Raised aud
Success Assured

GuNtNNH hhHNFtus
The mass meeting last night at the
Metropolitan NJ Il. Church to iudorso
and take action on the project of the
establishment Of q Methodist University
in this city was decided success not
withstanding the inclomency of the
weather. The platform was occupied
by Bishops Newman and Hurst and
Reys Bartlett and Corey. Senator Haw-
ley and Congressman Morse of Massa-
chutts. Bishop Hurst presided, aud
a long list Of vice.prcsidcnts was an
nounced.
The statement was made by Dr.
Corey that 100000 had been secured
and 100000 more we're needed to com
plete the purchase fund. He also
stated that Matthew G. Emery and
Benjamin Charlton had each pledged
$1,000 per annum for five years. Be-
fore the close Of the meeting DR.. Corey
announced that the entire amount sub
scribcd in round numbers was $33, 500.
The principal subscribers are M. G.
Emery, $1,000, benjamin Charlton,
$1,000; William Libbey, ~ 900; lie.
land Stanford, 81 900; John T.
Gouchcr, 81 900; John j.. Wag-
gaman, $4,000; II. II. Goldsborough,
$1,000; b. II. Warner, 81 900; Mrs. Il.
j. Somers, $500; Hiram Price, $500. B.
Robinson, $500; w. b. jackson, $500;
William NIayse, $500; II. b. Moultou,
$500; Walker $500; Lynch, $500; G. RI.
La Fetra, $500; G. w. Swartzell, $500;
Clem. Studebaker, $500; Mrs. Lutz,
$500; Mrs. Burr, $500; Niemau, $500;
a. j. Duvall, $3.50; C. w. Duvall,
$500; G. w. Evan, $500; Mr.. Brooks,
800; j. w. Pilling, 800; Congressman
Moore, 800; Rev. G. w. Baldwin,
81 900; a friend, $3.50; r. A. Phillips,
500; friend, 81 1000; William Bur.
roughs. $50; General Potter, $500;
Susan 3. Anthony, 300; Mrs. G. Stude-
baker, $3.50; y. II. Stinemetz, 800; r.
+. Thompson, $50; General Bussey,
300; NJ. ID. Peck, 500.
Bishop Newman enthusiastically an
nounccd that before the year closed
ground would be purchased at the Ma
tiopal Capital for the site of the new
university. He regarded this as
glorious fact.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-26
ONE OF NATURES CURIosrrrrs'
A BottomIess Lake In which No LiV"
Ing Thing Can Survive.


DEVILS Lake, in Calhoun County,
Ala, is one of the most remarkable
natural curiositics to be found in
America The lake is oval in shape,
and covers about four acres of ground.
No vegetation of any kind grows on its
banks, and nothigs lives In its waters.
Even snakes and terrapins shun the
waters of Devils Lake, and fish placed
in il die in few hours. The water Is
clear limestone, with peculiar taste,
which makes IL unpalatabe to man or
beast Horses and cows will not drink
it, no matter how thirsty they may be.
Deep down below the surface Of the
lake may be seen what appears to be the
charred and blackened trunks of large
trees. They stand upright in the water,
but have neither root nor branch and
never rise TO the surface or sink to tho
bottom. The lake has no outlet, and
the volume of water in it is the same
oil the time. A strange fatality attaches
10 this lake. Once it was the favorite
resort of the boys of the neighbOrhood
for bathing and swimming, but now
they never go near it. Fifteen boys
have been drowned in its waters in
twice as many years. A few of the
bodies have been recovered, but those
who were drowned any distance from
the banks sank to the bottom and were
never brought TO the surface
The depth of the lake has never been
ascertnined. Soundings to the depth of
700 feet found no bottom, and the peo-
pie in the vicinity say the lake has
none. The Indian legend of the origin
of the lake is that before the white man
came TO this country two tribes became
involved In a war, and after q number
of bloody battlss the smaller tribe was
almost exterminated. Then the old
men and chiefs of the weak tribe sued
for peace and arranged for council.
While the pipe was being passed around
a signal was given and the chiefs
of the strong tribe suddenly sprang up
with drawn tomahawks and murdered
every one Of the chiefs of the smaller
tribe.
Then the war was renewed and car
ried on until the weak tribe was extir-
minated. a few moons after the massa-
ere Of the chiefs a fire broke out In
the pine forest where the massacre oc-
Cured. The fire burned on this spot
for eight moons and the ground sank
down out Of sight; the fire disappeared,
and in its stead appeared the lake. The
Indians gave the lake q name which
means "lake of DEATH
The Washington critic., 1890-03-26
"OS ITS WINDING WAY.v
Slow Progress of the Monster Spoo
of Steel Wire

Slow Progress of the Monster Spool
of Steel Wire.
The great spool of cable for the
Seventh. street branch Of the Washing
ton and Georgetown Street Railway is
proceeding slowly ION its winding
way down -Four and-a.half street
southwest towards its destination on
the river front.
The railroad tracks at the intersec-
ton Of Virginia avenue were crossed
without accident, but owing to delays
and other causes the spool will hardly
reach the power house until some time
tomorrow.
Great crowds still line the sidewalks
watching the tedious process of moving
the cable. A force Of painters have
been put to work on the power house,
and 1t is predicted that it will be ready
for occupancy in less than three weeks.
Several of the new cable cars for the
Seventh street line, drawn by horses,
were run over the road this afternoon.
They are cOmmodious and quite pretty,
being painted combination Of orange
and lemon color. The new cars at
tracted general attention along the
thoroughfare over which they were run.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-26
HOUSES In Alexandria, Va,

9-story brick dwelling, l3 rooms, with
Office annex and large side lots; situate on
cor. Duke and ST. Asaph sts.; lot 7SxS9.
$500.
3-story and back building dwelling con
tanning ~ rooms and bath; lot 1OxJ0; sit
uate No. 614 Prince st.
1862 Price, $1,000.
3-story and back building brick house,
containing % rooms; situate ON southeast
cor. Prince aud Patrick SITS.
452 Price, $500
4-story brick dwelling house, built IN the
most substantial manner, containing 20
rooms; size Of lot 52Xll2.
39l Price, $500.
2-story and back building brick house,
containing s rooms, situate on Columbus
ST., near Prince.
4S3 Price, $2,4O0.
49S--3-story brick dwelling nouse, con-
tanning 10 rooms and all modern improve.
ments; large side yard; situate on cor.
Washington and Cameron sts., opposite
Old Christ Church, Alexandria, Va. This
is the best situation In Alexandria. Price,
5000. Tcrms-One-third cash, balance
one and two years.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-26
NoIsEIEss POWDER NOT NEW.
It Was Known Hundred and Fifty
Years Ago.

Years Ago.
From he NtlC York star.
/ was speaking to an Army officer of
the modern improvements in the weap-
ons of war, and among other things
alluded to the noiseless powder just in
vented. There is nothing new about
it," he said, ''if we are to believe the
New York Gazette Of 100 years ago."
And the gentleman, who is somewhat
of an antiquarian, produced an old
crap-book containing the following,
cut from that paper dated March 4,
1884:
Lately imported a choice parcel of
swords. The blades are old, but the
handles are of the newest fashion.
They may be worn indiiferently by
men, women and children without hurt.
ing themselves or any other person.
The blades, being placed in certain
mathematical position, have contracted
such extraordinary virtue that they will
ever prevent the person who wears
them from being poisoned. They have
many other good qualities, as may ap-
pear from affi--- taken before - (sic).
They may be had very reasonably at
several smiths and other shops.
IN. BAT the same places may be
had the best sort of Italian pocket pis-
tolls, with new-invented powder, which
will do great deal of mischief at a
distance without any report.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-26

Lean offer special inducements to investors
and builders.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-26
Down on Art.


The Treasury Department has de
creed that ornamental baskets in which
champagnei is imported shall be assessed
at the rate of 100 per cent. ad valorem.
Baskets not ornamental do not meet
with any such treatment. The antag-
onism of the high tariff system to art III
any form is really painful. Why basket
pleasing to the eye should be heavily
taxed while wicker receptacle bearing
no decorations is allowed to pass the
custom house without much diff
Guilty is one of those peculiar problems
which prove the abslrdity Of certain
features of protection.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-26
Houses Mt Falls Church. Va.

~ new cottage, situate only minutes
walk from Falls Church stations, W. & o.
Il. r., Va, containing 8 rooms, bath, pam
try, and trunk room; size OF lot, ll0xl50
feet. Price, $500. Terms easy.
minutes walk from Falls Church station,
W. & o. II. r., Va, containing, parlor,
dining-room, kitchen, 4 bedrooms, bath,
servants room and attic. Price, $500.
Terms easy.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-26
Me nIl Not hIeet It.

TTTTTTTTT-T
Eastern Widow (who has received
news of her husbands demise in the
WesO-And how did poor William
meet his deathy
Western Friend--lIe didn't meet it
at all, ma'am. The boys had ter chase
him ten miles before they could catch
him and put the rope round his neck.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-26
He Missed Her,

Old Lady Gn the lawyers olhcol--
Mercy! Who Is that swearing so terri:
bly, in the next r0omy
Office Boy-That's the boss; he's
writing letter,
"Why, who can he be addressing in
40 blasphemous manner?"
"Oh! he amt putting those cuss
words in the letter; he's swearing at the
machine. The typewriter girl Is away
to-day and the old man is trying to OPP
crate the machine himself"
The Washington critic., 1890-03-26

The confirmation OF j. B. Eaves as col
lectOr of the Fifth district of North Caro-
lima has been laid over by the Finance
Committee on complaint Of Charles
Price. Price has been for some years and
is now engaged as an attorney by the Rich
Ia said that he never voted the Republican
ticket and is employed by arailroad Demo
cratic syndicate to fight the confirmation
for political designs.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-26
MURDER AND MANsLAUGnTER.
The Large Number of Life-Takers ir
the District Jail.

The Large Number of Life-TaIters in
the District Jail.
District Attorney Lipscomb will have
his hands full for the next two or three
months prosecuting murderers. There
are now on the calendar eighteen MUIR
der and manslaughter cases, and among
them are goodly number of boys
under 21 years of age.
The use of knife or revolver and
the sacrifice of human life is becom-
ing common, ordinary, everyday oc-
currence in the District of Columbia,
and there are few, If any, jails In the
country that can be credited with having
such large number of life.takers con-
fined.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-26
The Truth at Last About Baby Mine
lie yells internationally all night;

lie yells internationally all night
He persists in having the collie or
some similar ailment SIX days out of
seven
lie much resembles a pig in his table
manners;
He is homlier than sin and my wife's
relations all say
lie is the perfect picture Of his father,
IuFRE ls 80 more common disease than
piles, and It is as painful as 1t Is common,
old Saul's Pile Ointment is certain cure
FOR this intOlerahle scOurge, ana costs only
25 cents per box,
The Washington critic., 1890-03-26
HOUSES.

3-story anl basement 10-room brick
house; all modern improvements; situate
Second street, between q and ID Sc.
40 Price, $1,000
2-story frame house, with large lot; situate
on Sixth street, between b and 9 SO.
277 Price, $1,000.
3story brick house containing rooms
ana bath; size Of lot, lSX75; situate on q
46s Price, $4,000.
3-story and back building brick dwelling,
containing 10 rooms: all modern improve
monts; situate on corner of Ninth and G
4s9 Price, 5000.
2-story brick house, rooms and bath;
situate on l. street, between North Capitol
and First streets NV.
403 Price, $3.50.
3-story brick house, containing u rooms
all modern improvements; situate No. 92i
i street NV.
42S Price, $4,000.
3-story brick house, 10 rooms; size Of lot,
25xl95; situate No. l422 n st. NV.
2s1 Price, $4,000.
2-story and basement; brick house,
rooms and BATH situate on New Hampshire
avenue, bet. L and NJ sts. NV.
460 Price, $4,000.
2-story Groom brick house; situate on
Cleveland ave-, bet. 10Th and 18th, w aud
Boundary.
405 Price, 81 900.
2-story Groom brick house, on Wallach
| Place.
4s1 Price, $4,000
2-story Groom brick house; situate on
| Wallach Place.
449 Price, $500.
3-story brick house, containing II rooms
and bath; and all modern improvements;
situate No. 1920 G st. n. W
45O Price, $4,000.
Improved property on the north side Of
G st., wide front.
444 Price, $4,000
\ large stable property in a desirable 10
cation; now under lease to good tenant
3l7 Price, $4,000.
494--FrAme dwelling, Grant ave-, Mount
Pleasant. Price, $1,000.
490-Four alley houses, containing 4
rooms; each rent for f15 per month. Price,
| $4,000.
4s9-s- room frame house, lot 20x75, on L
1T. Sc. Price, $4,000.
497-2-story and cellar brick house, 9
rooms and bath; situate on Columbia
| Heights. Price, $4,000.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-26

4 meeting was held last night by the
centennial committee Of the Washing
ton Board of Trade to consider steps
for celebrating the centennial and the
location of the permanent seat of gov
crnment here. No final action was
taken. The centennial Of the laying
Of the corner stone of the District. April
10, 1891, is to be the day celebrated.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-26
Unpardonable.

First Messenger Boy hear Gully is
goin' to be expelled from the Messenger
Boys Labor Union.
Second NJ. B.-Whats he done ?
L. NJ. Bile was caught Tunnin'.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-26
HOUSES FOR RENT

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT.
safe as U. 4. bonds; . per cent payable
quarterly; IN sums of $1,000.
LOANS.
In sums to suit at 6per cent.
The above is only portion of the property
on my books. For full list call at Office for
bulletin. issued on the LIST and 18th
The Washington critic., 1890-03-26
WANTED-ROONLs.

wv ANTED ~ A PLAINLY FURNISHED
w room in the northeast part of city
whore there will be no objection TO light
hOusekeepng. Address D. p. H., thls ollce.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-26
BOARDING.

MRS, RINES S-''THE ELsAtEBE,-ll)S II
vi 4 n "; new plumbing, now furniture;
table; location central near tho Arlington
aud Wornleys,' lo2t-9O
The Washington critic., 1890-03-26
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
WANTED-HOUSES.

WANTED no PURCHASE FROM OWNER
w Sey cral small frame houses; prlcen not
TO exceed $500 each: no commission. Ad'
dress T., Critic Otice, mar2i,3t
The Washington critic., 1890-03-26
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Adr6yttseR6Rts UHdsr Bts neat, four lines or
kSs, rs csHs for Oae insertion; 80 cents for ttJtt.
EOR SALES, 500 BATOPILAS lST MORT
II gage Bonds are offered for sale by
t. b COrTRELL,
No, lliS y. y, ave,
lNOR sAIE--UORSE AND LANpAu-A
H. stylish Gray Horse, over 10 hands high;
fine harness and not much used; Landau
made by Joyce; are offered at reasonable
rates ON account of owner leaving the city.
f. b. COTrRELL, lllS \ \. ave,
LN0R SALE--S55- SPECIAL STAR, 5l-INCI,
II silent rachet, ( nickel, absolutely per
feet condition. Address or apply RI st y.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-26
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
New York Stocks.

The following are the prices of the New
York and Chicago markets as reported by
special wire to G. I. Hayenner& Co., Room
The Washington critic., 1890-03-26
PERSON Al.


advertisements under ms head, J3tT lines on
Lsss 25cets for one insertions: 80 o6nts for three
NOW IS THE TINE. WE WILL PAY
IN "big money" for gents first class sec
ond hand clothing. Address or call al
JUSTH'S OLD STAND, G19 d ST. n. ".
The Washington critic., 1890-03-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.

R<1Sy@THE WASHINGTON LOAN AND
AZ TRUST COMPANY.
CAPITAL 81, 100000. TEMPORARY OFFICES,
1901 1t II ", previous to the erection Of
the company's building, corner 9th and
sts Nv,
MONEY LOANED ON COLLATERAL AND
ON REAL ESTATE. Well secured loans,
guaranteed by the company, for sale, IN.
terest paid. CAN on or correspond with u
W. b. Robson, Sec. b, IL. WARNER, Pros,
DIRECTORS.
Charles L. Bailey, George +, SChafer,
James l.. barbour, Thomas SOmeryile,
George p, BartO, John A. Swope,
Richard W. Clay, j s. SNOrmstedt,
Horace S Cummings, llattersley W. Talbot
j. j. Darlington, George Tluesdcll
John joy Edison, b. II. Warner,
Charles j, Faulkner, A. A, Wilson,
Albert i. Fox, L. ID. Wine,I
o. G. Green, y. W. Woodward
William b. Gurley, Chas. Bent. Wilkinson,
John b. Larner, A, s. Worthiugton.
fee, %
The Washington critic., 1890-03-26
ron RE>T-UoUsEs
TOR RENT.

Advertisements ult0er Rts he1d, f0ar lines or
ess % cents for one Insertion: 80 cents for three.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-26
SPECIAL NOTICE.


E~1at no rHt wATFEsrAKERS ON CAPt-
TOl null Onicc of the Commits
sionCts, Washii gton, u. g., March g. 1870
u The w ath,r ~ favorable tho oNisting
pressure ou Catito Uil will No much re-
duccd ON TIT RSDA THE g7rH INST. in
order tuall,w the ma ng of necessary CON
htct',Ns The iaworme II IRE C,sure is eN'
pectyd io begin about p, =. .............
t-ucd) j. ". DOUGLASS,
L.. &. HtNE,
II. N. ROBERr,
Commissioners ID. g.
R(1JJH PAYMENT or SIX PER CENT. DGYG-
- DEND
The stockholders OF the Capitol North q
Street aud south Washington Railway Com
lany ore hereby notified that a quarterly
dividend Of 75 cents per share, OF at the rate
81 ler cent, uer annum on the par value ot
the stock. has been declared and will be due
and payable at the office of the company on
and after the 2n PRONIMO. Tho books tor
the transfer Of stock will close Friday, March
~, at O'Clock p m
By order Of the Board of Directors.
mr26.1t II X. GRAY, Treasurer.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-26

NOR sALE-LOTs IN FAIRyIBW HEIGHTS
Il on TCnnallytOWn Road and WcQaieY
Lane, opposite Oak View. Electric railway
tracks now laid 20 these lots, which have
lower than asked for other lots Ia inimadiate
vicinity. Small cash payments. Monthly or
yearly time glvou at ) per cent. Interest.
BEALL, BROWN X Co, 1891 L 81,
The Washington critic., 1890-03-26
FOR SALE-LOTS,

LOTS.
Florida avenue, between Mass. ave and
h st., 23X ,.,,..s...........,,.. 81 by
beautiful lots just opposite Kaiorama
NJ st., bot n. Cap. and Let sts, n. W., 49,
feet front. Very desirable for building ~
Corner 10Th st, ard Oregon ave",.,..,,, . ~
y 81. n O., bet. ist and Cd, 1B6xJO,.,,.,, 1,oS1
I'd and + SITS. q. O., l5oxla0, %
Beautiful lots on Stoughton st.
Water lots on BHLAard's Point.
goth st., bet. l. and NJ, 25x14O to 3Gfoot
alley,
Very fine building lots in the northeast "a
Boundary st., near N. Capitol, G3xso... s.
18th st. bet. n st. and Mass ave, G3.foot
front VIII sell low 70 quick buyer.
Roanoke st., facing south, boTi5O.
I can offer special inducements 10 Investors
and builders.
Correspondence and conversation /, .r-
vitud.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-26

CHAS. K. BANES,
With John +. Waggaman,
N. W. cor. l4th and & SITS. n. W.
TOR RENT.-TWO BRAND NEW SIX
Il room frame houses, high and dry loca-
tion; near churches and public school IN
Uniontown. Inquire of A. BEHREND, 43S II
st n W
The Washington critic., 1890-03-26
ES16J1 TREASURY DEPARTMENT.,
~ OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER
OF THE CURRENCY

WASHINGTON, March 8, 1870.
Whereas, by satisfactory evidence pre-
spnted to the undersigned II has been made
to appear that the Lincoln National Bank pf
" ashHgtun, In the city OF Washington. In
the District of Columbia, has complied with
all the provisions Of the statutes of the
United States required to he complied with
before an association shall no authorized TO
commence the husineg of Banking;
Now, therefore. /, Edward y. Lacey, Con-
trOller of the Currency. do hereby certify
ton, in the city of Washington, IN tho Dis
trict of CoIun bla, Is authorized to CON.
nence the business Of banking. as provided
in section fifty one hundred and sixtynine
of the Revised statutes Of the United States.
In testimony whereof witness my hand
and seal of office this 5th day Of March 1890.
T. s. LACEY,
Controller Of the Currency.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-26
UNEMpRovED PROPERTY FOR SALE.

Pa ave. bet 9th and 7th SITS e,.,..,,....S2 O1
II st. bot ID and 4th SITS se..,,..,,,,,,.... ] *
Mass ave. bet Del ave and LIST st n &c.. on
cor Va ave and ed 81 VIM, rs
o st, bet list and 3D. SITS w.........t.... S.
q st, bet I'd and Cd "a e......,.,......,,,, ia
S W cor I'd and SITS n e.... ...,..-....., -
and G. Goth and 2lst SITS W..,s..,... ~
Mount Pleasant. ..................,......., ~
5th st. bet Va ave and G st e,...,..,... so
ist st, bet o and p sts $ w......,....,.... lu
Brookland Observation-Disclosures. 10
The Washington critic., 1890-03-26
FOR SALE AND RENT.

DEAL ESTATE BULLETIN
IN BY
THOMAS. z. wAGGAMAN, 9l7 T street.
Changes made Wednesdays and satuF5aYag
s.sToRY BRICK AND FRAME HOUSES FUR
SALE.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-26

In accordance with the above authority,
the Lincoln National Bank of Washington
will open lis office at the corner of 9th and ID
streets northwest on or about the TWENTY
FIFTH DAY OF MARCH 1890, for the pur-
pese OF conducting the banking business in
all its branches.
John \. Prescott, j. Harrison Johnson,
President. Vice-President.
Frederick A. Stier. Henry Y. Bauer
Cashier. Teller.
Paul II. Cromel'en, Receiving Teller.
DIRECTORS
William e. Abbott, II Bradley Davidson,
Watson j, Newton, Augustus Burgdorf,
William O. DOnison, John A. Prescott,
Job Barnard, jesse @. Ergood,
Frederick W. Pratt, Seymour Cunningham,
W. q. Hoge, Frederick A.. Tsohifely,
Augustus Coppes,J. Harrison Johnson,
Richard A. Walker.
NV w,th&mar25
The Washington critic., 1890-03-26

h>3S5@ GEO. G. HENNINC, President.
E-S BRENT L. BALDWIN, Cashier.
THE TRADERS NATIONAL BANK
or
WASHINGTON.
9159ls PENNA. AVE. N. w,
Washington Safe Deposit Co. Building.
Bank opens 900 n. m. from April toi OctO-
Der ]; 10 n N. from October 70 APRIL /.
Closes at Q p. IN.
DISCOUNT DAY ...,...THURsDAY
All Notes offered for Discount must be placed
In bank the day previous.
DIRECTORS:
George c. Hennng, Emil G. Schafer,
Charles Baum, Samuel 5. Shedd,
Il. +. Droop, Emmons g. Smith.
William A. Gordon, John II Varncn,
OsceOla G. Green, BCriah wilkins
John D. LanghOrne.
mar16,d&s,lw
hl5J7THE COLUMBIA NATIONAL BANK,
sSS OIL + st. Il. W., Washington, D. q.
A General Banking Business Transacted
Capital, s250,oOO.
b. II. WARNER, President.
4. II. BRITTON, Vics-E resident.
E. s. PARKER, Cashier.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-26

go ,GI,ogTTesp0udenoe and conyeFsatlOn Is me
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-11-27
- CITY BREVITIES.

The county road commissioners will hold
their annual meeting at the court house
next Tuesday morning at 10 O'clock.
s. L. Newton is not satisfied with Mayor
Schwarz's action in the Neidlinger case.
and proposes to take the matter before the
grand jury Of the city court.
Three prisoners were before Mayor
Schwarz yesterday morning on the charges
Of disorderly conduct, and they paid into
the treasury total of $40 for their fun.
Charles Saxton, colored man, had two
fingers of his left hand badly lacerated yes
terday by the breaking of a pane Of glass
which be was putting in a window. An
artery was severed, and Saxton lost con-
siderable blood. DR.. J. G. Keller dressed
the wounds
The county commissioners issue an invita-
ton in this mornings paper to the ladies to
inspect the new court house between the
hours Of and Z O'Clock tomorrow after
noon. As very few ladies have visited the
court house since its completion, the COM
missioners thought it good idea to extend
them an invitation, which, no doubt many
will be glad to accept. The time appointed,
from to Z. is convenient for the attendance
OF ladies without escorts. Capt. John r
Dillon will act as master of ceremonies.
Yesterdays maximum temperature was
72o and the minimum 81 The mean was
50 above the normal for the day. The dav
was generally warm and fair throughout the
south. TherehaS been very little rain this
month and everything is excessively dry.
The soil along the streets is completely
pulverized by the heat. and the dust con-
tinually stirred up by the wagons and draws
in the business portions Of the city flies in
clouds, to the excessive annoyance of all
who are affected by it. The local forecast
for to daysis for fair weather, land slightly
cooler