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The critic., 1891-02-23
LIKES FOSTERS APPOINTMENT.
Judge Thurman Thinks 1t VIII Give
General Satisfaction.

Judge Thurman Thinks 1t VIII Give
General Satisfaction.
COLUMBUS, OHIO, Feb 23.-Judge Allen
g. Thurman last night, speaking of ex-
Governor Foster for Secretary of the
Treasury, said: POLITICALLY Foster is n
good mixer and shrewd politician.
have known him for long time, and do
not see why his nomination should not
give satisfaction. He has been in the
banking business for long time, and as n
business man has been very suct essful in
all his enterprises. He is credited with
being cool and evel-headed, and have no
doubt will successfully fill the position.
His selection will undoubtedly prove quite
as satisfactory as any that could have
boen made and he has. in, a remarkable
terests of the country" Democratic
members Of the Legislature in this city
speak favorably of Foster.
The critic., 1891-02-23
BRIeANDAeE IN INDIAN rERRrroy.
A Man Chained In n Cave and Held
for Ransom.

A Man Chained In n Cave and Held
for Ransom.
New YoRK, Feb. 23.-A special to the
Times from Gainesville, Texas, says A
United States marshal and his posse found
in robbers cave near Tishomingo,
Chickasaw Nation, man in chains who
was held for ransom. The cave was dis
covered quite accidentally. Inside was
found large quantity of stolen goods and
chained in one corner was O white man
almost dead from hunger. He said that
he had been kept there for over month,
and had been well cared for until five
days ago when the robbers had suddenly
left without releasing him, since which
time he had been without food or water.
He said his name was William Henderson
and that he was from near West Union,
Iowa. He had been in the Territory
hunting and had been captured and held
for ransom,
The critic., 1891-02-23
WARNING ON THE ASSOCIATION.
League NIagnates Endeavoring to Sc
cure Its Star PLAYERS.

League Magnates EndeavOring to Sc
cure Its Star Players.
CHICAGO, Feb. 23.-F. d. II. Robinson,
Walter Spalding and A. @. Anson left last
night for Cincinnati. The latest develop
ment in the baseball situation by which
the American Association may lose some
of its star players is the incentive for the
trip. The triumvirate will confer with
John 7. Brush, and as result the first
ing the National League Club as the only
one in Cincinnati.
with such dire precedent as that of
last year." said Mr.. Spalding last night,
II think many of the Association players
will prefer to play under the protection of
national agreement clubs In fact, I
think they have beer. looking for the
chance for some time"
Mr.. Spalding would not say what the
precise object of the trip was,
The critic., 1891-02-23
A wOMAN's REVENGE.
She Beats Her Alleged Slanderer ia
,JelIy.

She Bents Her Alleged SIanderer to q
Jelly.
POINT PLEASANT, w. Va, Feb. 23.-One
of the most sensational crimes in the his
tory of West Virginia occurred just north
of here Saturday night. A farmers wife,
Mrs. Hudson, accused Miss Ella Knight, Il
young school teacher of circulating u
slander about her.
Mrs. Hudson waylaid Miss Knight in q
lonely place and made a savage assault on
her with club. A desperate fight fol-
lowed, which ended in Miss Knight being
beaten senseless, and her face and form
literally pounded into jelly. Her injuries
are fatal. Mrs. Hudson is now under ar
rest. She admits the crime, and says she
is glad of il.
The critic., 1891-02-23
SWIFT RETRIBUTION.
The Law Moves Speedily In wild West
ern Towns.

DENVER, Coll, Feb. 23.--The little rail
way town of Salida, the end of Rio
Grande division, 2l7 miles southwest of
Denver, was the scene of murder and a
lynching Saturday night. Conductor Pat
rick Sullivan discovered man named
Oliver Riley stealing coal from the rail-
road company's. chutes. He ordered him
to desist. Words ensued, when Riley
drew revolver and shot Sullivan in the
stomach. He died within two hours.
The Jail was attacked, when the deputies
shot into the crowd, wounding many per
sons. The mob was victorious, however
and Riley was soon swung TO sign at Il
railroad crossing marked Look out for
the Engine.n
The critic., 1891-02-23
AFTER A YEAR.

The Alleged Thief Captured and Ar
raigned In Court.
About one year ago Mrs. Rachel Brown
of Terra Gotta had gold watch and chain
stolen from her house while she was out.
Yesterday Detective Mahon recovered the
property and arrested William H. Smith,
young white man.
The latter claimed that he purchased
the watch from q young German with
whom. he was working at Terra Gotta. As
the prisoner was not prepared for trial In
the Police Court to-day, a continuance
was granted until next Wednesday,.
The critic., 1891-02-23
Detectives onarded the wedding Gifts

During the ceremony, and afterward
until the bride and groom started away on
their wedding tour, the Astors private
detective kept both eyes glued to the
tiara, the necklace, the riyiere and all the
other diamonds. They are estimated to
be worth considerably over $500, 900. Yes
terday morning the gifts were deposited
IN the vaults which hold the marvellous
treasure Of Astor jewels, worth enough 10
make half n dozen people very rich in
deed.
Everybody is wondering how much the
wedding cost-that is of course, exclusive
of gowns and gifts. One who is compe-
tent TO Judge places the entire expenditure
at about 5000.
The critic., 1891-02-23
Only One Rider.
From ne Nao York World.

TTVW Ut -'tU IUTN HUTFU.
Mr.. Blaine discovering Mr.. Harrison in
the political pasture field with his foot
caught in the Mckinley steel trap)--Ah,
there! That's a bad handicap you've got
Mr.. President.
Mr.. Harrison Crying to conceal some
thing behind his back j-Yes, sir.
Mr.. Blaine-What's that you're trying
to hide from me?
Mr.. Harrison-Nothing but an ear of
corn.
Mr.. Blaine-Ah, see IL all. You are
ont here trying to catch my horse Reci-
procity TO carry YOU out of your difficulty.
But came ont to catch Reciprocity my
self, and he won't carry double. Good day.
The critic., 1891-02-23
Sent to Jaii for Stealing "a Ham.

Edward Ringold, young colored lad,
was to-day sent TO Jail for thirty days by
Judge Miller for the larceny of q ham
from in front of store ON Louisiana ave-
nue.. The boy tried TO put the blame on
another boy, whom he said had stolen
the ham and gave ii to him TO sell. Judge
Miller did not believe his story.
The critic., 1891-02-23

DROPOsALs FOR DREDGING.-U. s.
l. Engineer Office, GOi Eighteenth street
northwest, Washington, ID. c., January ~,
1891 Sealed proposals, In triplcatc, for dredg-
ing in the Eastern Branch OF the Potomac
River, at Washington, ID. c., will be received
at this office until u m. on TUESDAY, FEB
RuARY "a, 1891. The attention of bidders is
February III, 1885, and February Is, 1897,
vol, 20, p. 1882, and vol. ~, p. 414, Statutes
at,Large. For specifications, forms OF bid
and other information. apply at this Office.
PETER q. HAMS, LientenaLt- Colonel OF
Engineers. feb4,b,AIY&23
The critic., 1891-02-23
BeIng Treated with Koch,s Lymph.

DENVER, COL, Feb. 23.--John Small,
the Chicago policeman who was wounded
in the Haymarket riot and is suffering
from consumption, is in the Koch hos
pital here. The reaction set in Saturday,
and yesterday Small was passing through
the most critical stage Of the treatment.
He cannot leave his bed, and his body is
racked with sharp pains, indicating that
the lymph is doing its work well. His
case Is most interesting, the disease having
into the lungs. The physicians in charge
have every hope of bringing him out a
well man.
The critic., 1891-02-23
He Was Loaded, ana So Was the

CANNON Cry, COL, Feb. 23.--Y Yesterday
morning at the ISLANDERS House, in coal
camp three miles from here, Bohemian
named Seaman, pointing shotgun at
John Fitch, cried, Look outli' and fired.
The charge entered Fitch's left eye and
claims that he did not know the gun was
loaded. He was loaded.
The critic., 1891-02-23
PROPOSALS.

DRopoSALs TO ERECT AND LEASE
/ Building for Washington City Posto.cc.-
Postoflce Department, Office of the Postm1s-
ter-General, Washington. d. c., Fobruary Z
1Sll ll.-sealed proposals will be received until
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, Mt 10 O'Clock M, from
parties who will agree to erect and lease for u
term OF exceeding five years, with the prlvi-
lcgc OF renewal, a building suitable for the
temporary use Of the Washington City POstof-
fcc; such proposals to state the amount OF
rental per annum including taxes and repairs.
Such building must cover ut least 10000 feet OF
ground, centrally located; must have proper
convenienccs for lighting, heating and vcntila-
tion, and suitable and sufficient space adjacent
for the accommodation OF mail wagons. A
building located on 10000 square feet must he
of two stories supplied with passenger and
freight elevators, wash rooms, closets and all
interior partitions and permanent fixtures de-
mandcd by the necessities OF the postal scrv-
ice. II located Oh 10000 or 10000 square feet
onc.story building with proper convcnlences
would suffice. said building must be ready
for occupancy June 30, 1891. general idea
OF the plans ana character OF the proposed
building Will be furnished by the Postmaster
at Washington, ID. c., upon application. Pro-
posas must he indOrsed Proposals for City
Postoflice Building" and should be addressed
to the POstmaster-Gcnora The right IL re-
served to reject any and all proposals. JOHN
WANAMAKER, Postmastcr-General.
feg1 Ia 2Y.m
The critic., 1891-02-23
Killed while Driving Across the Tracks.

DosToN, Feb. 23.--John Coakley and
Michael McGrath, while driving across
the Massachusetts, Central Railroad on an
lage of Wayland, yesterday afternoon,
were struck by the train which leaves
Boston shortly before o'clock. The
carriage was smashed and both men were
killed almost instantly, their bodies being
badly mutilated.
The critic., 1891-02-23

To-day was an unusually qniet one for
the police, considering that It was holi-
day. Up to o'clock the First precinct
had not case recorded on its blotter.
AT the Emergency Hospital DIR. Middle
ton said; To-day must be lucky one in
Washington for the doctors and the police
Wehave not had patient this morning"
The critic., 1891-02-23

ZoLA, THE mon priest of realism, does
not "believe that the United States will
ever become honest and respectable"
French and American ideas as to what
constitutes honor and respectability may
differ. Our people do not consider ZoLis
works as guides TO either.
The critic., 1891-02-23
A BOLD THEFT.
Woman Knocked Down and Her
purea GfnIan

A Woman Knocked Down and Her
Purse Stolen.
On Saturday night, about $50 o'clock,
Mrs. Fletcher Houck, who lives al No.
1905 Fifth street northwest, was knocked
near Marion street, and had her nurse
stolen. officer Kendig heard the woman's
cries for help and went to her assistance.
The thief succeeded in making his es-
cape through dark alley. Mrs. Houck
had quite sum Of money with her, but,
fortunately. It was not in the purse
which was stolen,
The critic., 1891-02-23

FANNY DAvENroHT and SARAH BEny-
HAIDT, the rival Cleopatras, are engaged
in giving each other fragments Of their
respective minds about the way to play
Cleopatra. Meantime, Antony stands
meekly by and does not dare TO put in his
The critic., 1891-02-23

SENATOR INGALLS, little poem on "Op-
is virile, vigorous and
scholarly. Now let us have one from
PErrER on importantly, or Whiskers as
Means of Grace.n
The critic., 1891-02-23

Now THAT SOCIETY" has approved Of
. he Christian religion and taken II under
its patronage there is at least some hope
of its being considered good form"
The critic., 1891-02-23

NEw YoRK STILL lacks $4,000 to COM
plete that Washington memorial arch.
This is one of the saddest cases of destitu-
ton that ever appealed tothe compassion
ate and PATRIOTIC.
The critic., 1891-02-23
WHITE SQUADRON IN NEW ORLEANS.
A Committee Of the Chamber of Com
lnarcc lnIIa nm Tho Adrnirnl

mercc Calls on the Admiral.
From ne Ncto Orleans Times Democrat, 1sih.
Yesterday a committee representing the
Chamber of Commerce., consisting of
Hon. i. d. White, chairman, and Messrs
Robert Bleakley, secretary, Jules A. Blanc,
u. NJ. Fitzpatrick, X. r.. Craig, Gus Leh-
ron, B. j. Wood, Thomas Pickles. i. La
combe, Chris: ChafIe, jr, J.. A.. Le-
Doux, Leon Il. Haubtman, Joseph II.
DeGrange and Lamar g. Quintero, met
at the head of Canal street for the pur.
pose of visiting Admiral Walker and in
viting him to accept the hospitalities of
the Exchange on any. night during his
stay that he might select. The Admiral
I'D leen informed that the committee
would call on him, and had his steam
launch in command of one of the officers
Of the Chicago at the wharf to transfer
them to the ship.
The committee was received on tho flag.
ship by Admiral Walker, Flag Lieutenant
Staunton and Lieutenant buckingham,
secretary to the Admiral and conducted
through the vessel. When the armament
and other things of interest about the ship
had been explained to the visitors, Adj
parlors, where after glass of sherry had
been drunk, Judge White explained the
object of the visit. On behalf of the COM
mittee and the Chamber of Commerce,
Judge White thanked the Admiral for the
cordial reception accorded them, and said
the Chamber was desirous of rendering
him and the officers of the fleet recep-
ton ut such date as he might select.
Admiral Walker replied that he appre-
ciatcd the compliment paid him, but he
wqs sorry that he could not fix a date,
bc@ause'he and some of his officers
would leave the city Wednesday morn
ing, as the guests of Baron Natili of the
Southern Pacific Railroad, for visit to
the Teche country, and he was at that
time unable to say when he would
return.
II is probable that the Admiral will re-
turn to the city on Friday morning, but
the committee will await an answer from
him before making definite arrange
mcnts for the banquet.
Major. r.General John Glynn, jr., conf
manding the First military district,
Louisiana State National Guard, accom-
panied by his staff, called on Admiral
Walker soon after the committee left and
was cordially received. When General
Glynn's party left the Chicago the GUS
tomary salute was fired.
The critic., 1891-02-23

"WIsE WORDS OF WOMEN" headlines
morning paper referring to the Woman's
National Council. "And many of them"
q cynic might add.
The critic., 1891-02-23

TO CALL a KENTuoKIAN Colonel JAGGE is
n gricvous error. A jag is small load
and your true Kcntuckim doesn't tote
that sort,
The critic., 1891-02-23

THE UNIvERsITY OF PENNsyLvNYIA is
going to send commission to Europe TO
examine great mems brains. 1t would be
good thing If that could be done while
tie great mon are alive.
The critic., 1891-02-23

ANoNG THE BURNING questions of the
hour may he placed the one concerning
which the Rev. DIR. COREY preached yes
terday. Colonel ISGERsoLL says there Is
no such place, but Mr.. COREY thinks
there Is
The critic., 1891-02-23

General Miles has defender who says
that the charges of his harsh treatment of
Jefferson Davis at Fortress Monroe are
not true. The Generals champion is Dr.
9. A. Dorman, who, in an article in the
New York Herald, says: "ln closing let
me say had full charge Of all the medi-
cine stores Of the Army of the James,
arsenic or strychnine into Mr. Davis food,
as was often tempted to do, but SEQ
now that II would have made martyr OF
him. II is better that the record should
be as II is--that he was treated like king,
though he expected to swing from sour
apple tree" II would be better for GEN
eral Miles 10 remain silent than 10 have
such murderous rascals writing letters In
his behalf. lf.--Ananta Constitution.
The critic., 1891-02-23

THr DEFEAT or the Dervishes at rolar
must have been due TO the fact that there
were too many dancing men and not
euouph fiphtpra
The critic., 1891-02-23

PERHAPS JERRY SIMPSON goes withou.
socks in order that he may be the better
able to toe the mark.
The critic., 1891-02-23

A coUP D'ETAT wH1cH doesn't Coup"
should be run into the round-house and
repaired.
The critic., 1891-02-23

A DAMAGE SUIT has been begun for $780,
000 out in Kansas. If the plaintiffs win
il may well he called benefit suit.
The critic., 1891-02-23
Threw a Stone at the Omcers.

Michael Meany was fined SO In the
Police Court to-day for assaulting Officers
Spear and Sullivan on T street, near the
boundary. About | o'clock this morning
the officers noticed Meany acting in sus-
picions manner about vacant house.
When the officers approached Meany
threw stone at them and ran away but
was captured after short chase.
Meany has been In trouble before.
Several months ago he was tried in the
Criminal Court on suspicion of having
been implicated in the theft Of watch
from an old soldier ON Thirteenth street,
below the Avenue.
The critic., 1891-02-23

A WASHINGTON MAN claims TO be in
bard luck. He illustrates by saying that
if he put up his umbrella he couldn't get
even rain on IT,
The critic., 1891-02-23

her fault, OF should II be set down to her
discredit that adipose has cnveloped and
overcome her? The divine SARAH will
permit us, with thousand assurances Of
our profound consideration, to say, Never!
The critic., 1891-02-23

THr USUAL DAILY deadlock isgiven MS by
Illinois,
The critic., 1891-02-23
Hoods SarsapariIla.

Sold by all druggists. 81; six for s.. Prepared
only by O. !. HOOD \ CO., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses Ono Dollar.
The critic., 1891-02-23

IL there amy politencss exceeding that of u
tailor whose bill has Just been paid.-Somer-
riRe JouyaM.
The critic., 1891-02-23

It's 10 wonder that the man who cries shot
corn" from the street corners has n HUSKY
voice. BiH0hdmton Republican.
The critic., 1891-02-23

If we could only see ourselves as others see
us the probability is that most of us would look
the other way. -SomerDiHe journal.
The critic., 1891-02-23

Algicrs Is ever liable to surprises; no man
knows what . Dcy may bring forth.--Boston
CCUtieg.
The critic., 1891-02-23

No man knows his own mind, because he has
nothing to know II with.--Ddilas Neps.
The critic., 1891-02-23

Nearly everything that man likes to do Is
bad for him. Itehlson GLOBE.
The critic., 1891-02-23
Cause of
rheumatism

An acid which exists In sour milk and cider,
called Tactic acid, Is believed by physicians to
be the cause of rheumatism. Accumulating In
the blood, 1t attacks the Abrous tissues In the
joints and causes agonizing pains. what IL
needed Ia remedy to neutralizo the acid and
to 80 invigoratc the kidneys ana liver that all
waste will be carried on. We can honestly
recommend Hoods Sarsaparilla for thes. pur.
poses. 1t has cured others OF rheumatism and
1t will cure you.
The critic., 1891-02-23

81 Just want people to know that we thlnk
Hoods sarsaparila the hest remedy for In
fiammatory rheumatism In the world. My hus-
band had this terrible affection for two years
and Hoods sarsaparla helped him more than
anything else. am always glad to tell wha
Hoods Sareaparilla has done."-MHs. +. AT
kINsoN Salem Ind
The critic., 1891-02-23

good salary Is about the last thing an artist
learns TO draw. DGHgilie BTetse.
The critic., 1891-02-23

GLOW old II your boyl'
"llo's ola enough now not 10 be old enough
TO know that he don't know some things that
he'll know when he's a little Older The Epoch.
The critic., 1891-02-23

Mud turned 70 dust mnst he attributed to
su.dry effects -Ntp 0gieGRs Picdyane
The critic., 1891-02-23
Wonderful Properties.

~ have taken Hoods Sarsaparilla and found
1t excellent for rheumatism and dyspepsia.
suffered for many long years, hut my com.
plete recovery is due to Hoods sarsaparllla.
recommend IL TO every one because OF It's won
derful properties as blood medicine, ,n-JoHs
KULLnAN, 50 Chatham street, Cleveland, Ohlo.
The Lamar register., 1891-12-26

Until January 1st will sell every fine
suit of clothes, about 40 suits tailor made,
new goods just come in this fall, at cost
and carriage. They range in price from
81 to Sl2; regular retail price sl2 to $50.
l am stuck on these goods and will get
out even at the sacrifice price named.
They must 60. Come and look at them.
Denver never produced such prices even
at their greatest clothing wars.
Also Just received the largest stock
and finest Christmas goods ever seen in
eastern Colorado. These goods / bought
for 40 cents on the dollar, and will sell
30 per cent cheaper than any one else
can. Consist of dolls, Christmas cards,
plush albums, plush work boxes, toilet
cases, childrens' books; Roy's works 10
cents; Dickens complete works, Is vol
umes, 50; Eillott's works complete, g. 15;
Standard Dictionary over 800 pages, 81 %:
Robinson Crusoe, Sx10 inches, 2o0 pages,
30 cents.A few light weight axes handled
80 cents. Raven corsets 70 cents. Ladies'
all wool black hose 30 cents; gents all
wool hose 30 cents. Ladies fine
shoes $50. Scores of other articles at
same low bargain prices. 1t will pay big
for people to drive from any part of the
county to get these bargains. Don't de-
lay till Christmas for they are moving
rapidly even now. Sheet music given
with each purchase.
c. II. FRYBARGER,
Carlton, Colo.
The Lamar register., 1891-12-26
VIVA, is Good Baking Powder

1t is well known fact that carbonate
OF ammonia is used by bakers in the
preparation OF the finest and most
wholesome bread and cake, and has
been from time immemorial. 1t is
among the oldest and at the same time
most healthful constituents OF baking
powders. 1t is all evolved in gas by the
heat of the oven, and leaves no trace Of
itself in the food, and it is this that
gives it its great value as leayening
agent in the opinions Of the physicians
Ne1 York Journal.
The Lamar register., 1891-12-26
Holiday Travel. .

A holiday excursion ticket makes an
sny size stocking and suits any size
purse
The favorite Santa Fe Route has made
a one-fare round trip ratio between all
stations on ITS line in Colorado, includ-
ing points on the Colorado Midland Rail
way; also to points outside of the State
within 200 miles of this place.
Tickets on sale December oath, 18th
and 3lst and January 1st, good until
January 4th returning.
Call on local agent \. T. & S. F. r r
for particulars
The Lamar register., 1891-12-26
CONSUMPTION cusEp-

An old physician, retired from practice, hapin-,
had placed in his hands by an East India Inis-
sionary the formula of a simple vegetable rene
iy for the speedy and permanent cure OF Con-
sumption. Bronchitis, Caturrh. Asthma and all
Throat and Lung Affections slso = positive and
radical cure for Nervous Debility and all Ner-
yuu~ Conn plants. sitter hsving tested Il. wutl-
derfnl curative powers in thousands Of cassss.
has felt IL lis duty to make II known his SUI
fering fellows. Actusted by this motive and .
desire to relieve human suffering. ! viii senu
free of charge, to all who desire IL this rccipe,
in German, French or English, with full iirec-
tions for preparing aud using Sent by mail by
addressin ms with stamp. naming this paIoT, W
A. NoYss. 50 PoNsers' Block. Rochester. y. \.
The Lamar register., 1891-12-26
N ny vaiios.

Correspondence.
DECEMBER 9th. 1891.
Sydney Finn, OF Caddoa, was in this
vicinity last Saturday.
John Falter, OF Haviland, Kansas, is
here and will spend the holidays in this
vicinity.
A goodly number greeted Rev. W. l.
Taylor at the school house last Sunday
morning.
Mrs. E. p. Thurston will spend the
holidays with her parents at Pratt Con
ter, Kansas.
There has been no water in the canal
here for several weeks although there il
good supply in the river and the
weather has been favorable. The water
in the reservoirs is gradually gong down
when instead they should be filling. Prob.
ably the Colonel is busy irrigating more
favored regions. How is itg Whc
knowSg
The Lamar register., 1891-12-26
Notice for publication.

Land Otiice at Lamar. Colo, Nov. l9, 1881.
NOTICE is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim. and
that said proof will be made before the CLERK of
District Court at Lamar. Colo, ,.n Dec. ri, ISL.
viz: George Edward Miller, II. r. Ne. loji for
is west.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
saiJ Hand VIZ. l'harIs. x D,,rant ",
Dpusen. J. NJ. Patteu and r. \. Mckibbon. all
OF Lamar, Colorado.
% G.. ID. FoRp. Register,