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The morning call., 1891-05-18
ACROSS THE BAY.
Oakland to Decide For Or Against
POOl.ROOms.
A Ride on the Electric Cars of the Rapid
Transit Compsny-An Unfortunate
Woman of Alameda

The Cronin boy, who was injured by tho
electric car. is improving and it is believed
now that he will recover.
The Oakland Nationalist Club has adopted
series of resolutions to the memory Of
Professor Richard j. Wilmot.
number Of the seminaries, colleges and
academies of Alameda County will hold
their commencement exercises this week,
ton and Hopkins.
The Oakland dentists will meet again on
Tuesday evening for the purpose of etfectpg
a permanent organization. A paper on the
benefit of organizing, or "The Vaiu Q Of
Dental Societies." will be presented.
The Oakland and Berkeley Rapid Transit
Company did not have electric cars enough
yesterday to comfortably accommodate all
who wanted to take ride from Oakland to
Berkeley and vice versa. Every car was
crowded and people hung on to the sides
determined TO try them.
THE POoL-ROoMS.
Much intel est will be manifested in the
action of the City Council this evening
with reference to the ordinance prohibiting
pool-gambling. 1t should come up for final
passage, and the better class of citizens de-
She that 1t shall be aSSed without any de-
lay. The pool-gambleTS and the saloon men
are in hopes it will be carried over at least
another week, so that they may reap as
large harvest as possible out of the vic
Tins WHO will put UP on the present weeks
races. The only ones who have received
any benefit from the presence of the gam
bers in town are the saloon-keeperS. The
merchants say that no business has been
brought to them. The real-estate mel say
that they have sold no lots on account of
the pOOl-rooms in the city's midst, nor do
they expect to. The Scent beer joints in
the vicinity are doing a thriving business.
The morning call., 1891-05-18
EXTRA TERMS s:
MAsoNTC Avs. noo It. wlde.l

Only Is cash, balance in 1 and 2>years
interest, per cent per annum, payable
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-14
stole a Five Cent Napkin.

Johanna Hcaly was OH trial in the
Police Court this morning on charge Of
petit larceny. She was accused of steal
ing napkin valued at five cents from the
house of Professor Otis Mason, No. 1777
Massachusetts avenue, and she was also
suspected Of stealing a lace handkerchief,
valued at $50. Officer McGluc, who
searched the girls trunk, only found the
napkin, and she was unable to account for
testified that Miss Healy had most ex
cellcnt character. One gentleman testified
that she had been employed in his family
for nearly five years, during which time
she had access TO everything in the house
and was never known to have taken any
thing.
There is too much uncertainty about
this charge. and do not propose to blast
this girls whole life for a Nickel" said
Judge Miller. "She is dismissed
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-14
NEWS OF THE RECHABfTEs.
Notes and Gossip OF This Flourisiiinp
Temperance Order.

Notes and Gossip of This Flourishing
Temperance Order.
Seventy.five junior Rechabites, forty
five seniors and twenty ladies, chartered
three cars last evening and went to Alex
andria to the fair being held in that place
by Potomac Tent of Rechabites. They
were met at the depot by band of music
and escorted to McBurney's Hall, where
the fair il in progress. Az 10 o'clock the
junior Rcchabitcs gave an exhibition
spear drill, which was applauded TO the
echo, at the conclusion of which Past
High Chief Ruler Thomas j. Marche, on
behalf of Potomac Tent, No. 80, presented
the juniors captain with handsome
Rechabte pin for the manner in which
they drilled.
After lingering until nearly ~ o'clock
they returned OH the midnight train, and,
under the leadership of Professor Davy,
enlivencd the trip by singing such familiar
airs as Marching Through Georgia."
"Home Sweet Home and giving cheers
for High Secretary Mahoney, Past High
Chief Ruler Marche Messrs. Shoemaker.
Harris, Milstead, Burke, Harrison and
others. IL was jolly crowd. The trip
was under the management of High
Secretary Mahoney.
Columbia Tent, No. 1 added one TO its
membership Monday evening. Under
good Of the order remarks were made
by Past Chief Rulers Martin and Steele.
deputy Ruler Pollock, Shepherd Soper
and others.
Cammack Tent, No. ~ Cjunior), is one
of the most ilourishing tents in the order
-Four new members were added to their
number at their last meeting. A feature
of the boys work is their drilling in mil
tary tactics. A large delegation of them
went to Alexandria last night and drilled
at Potomac Tents fair.
Heber Tent, No. 10. added one to Its
membership Monday evening On Tues
day evening they gave successful hop,
| which netted them $40.
Anacostia Tent No. 1873, initiated two
members Tuesday evening, which.runs
their total membership up to 1903.
Chief Ruler Patti of Cammack Tent,
No. SO, is making an efficient presiding
officer. This tents meeting Tuesday
evening was short but interesting.
Naomi Tent No. 3, ladies, held an in
teresting meeting Wednesday night. Mrs
George w. Shoemaker was initiated. ln-
tcresting good of the ORDER remarks
were made by Miss Rosa Poates, Mrs.
Mary Il. Crawford, Miss Agnes Catterton,
Miss Verde Catterton Miss Maggie
Canter, Mrs. S. II. Harrison and others.
Union Tent, No. 81, gave their hop
Tuesday evening. Mr.. p. b. Jones, the
chairman of the committee on arrange
ments, with the remainder Of the com
their programme. The entertainment
Was enjoyed until 10 p. M, after which
dancing lasted until late hour.
George g. Thompson Tent give n mass
temperance meeting tomorrow evening
in their hall.
Capitol Tent, No. 10. Junior, has the
military drill fever and are constantly
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-14
LOCAL TALKS.
what Persons, Prominent ana other
wise Find TO Intcrcst Them.


Officer "lIiliyn Williams--rherc Is a
class of criminals in Washington that the
police scoopnet should gather IN. These
are men who make their living by rob
bling people who linger with the cup too
long aud lose control Of themselves. In
my opinion they are worse than pick
pockets or highwaymen lou can pick
ont dozens OF these men on the Avenue
every afternoon and evening. They dress
well, know number of people, and but
few would think that they are engaged in
the dcspicable occupation that they are.
They hang about the entrances and lob
bies Of the hotels and keep a lookout for
transicnts who come to town on n lark.
In some manner they cultivate their ac-
quaintancc and propose to show them the
sights of Washington. They first size up
their victims and find out whether they
have big roll of money. Invariably the
newcomer to town will find In the morn
ing that the largest portion of his money
and perhaps all of It, has disappeared,
Some of these men are even bold enough
10 take money from wcll-known citizens.
They know that there Is no danger Of OK
posure as their victim would rather lose
his money than have IL given out TO the
public that he had been doing the town"
A. 2. Dawson--I was glad TO read in
THE CRiTIC few days ago q strong edi-
torial against reckless driving, aud | do
hope the editor will keep up the good
work and score them right and loft. There
Is no excuse for such violation OF the law.
Officer Ellis--We don't make half the
arrests In that region lying around Thir-
tcen.and.a-half and ID streets that we did n
year ago. II seems to me that the inhab-
itants are beginning 10 learn some sense,
and they don't give us near the trouble
they used to.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-14
CRIMINALS SENTENCED.
Proceedings In the Criminal Court To-
DIV.

Dny.
In tho Criminal Court to-day pleas Of
not guilty were entered in the following
eases. John jenkins, Columbus Hill and
Charles Ludington, violation of the policy
laws; George Miller, assault with intent
TO kill; Mollie, alias Minnie, alias Mary
Robinson, housebrcaking
John A. Bricker, young white man
convicted of larceny from the person, was
sentenced to the Albany penltentiary for
two years and three months.
James Jones pleaded guilty to grand
larceny, aud was sentenced TO Albany for
two years.
William Moore, better known in police
circles az Brooke Moore, was brought up
for sentence. He was convicted on
January % last of stealing gold watch
from James NJ. Read. He was sentenced
Of five years. A motion for new trial
was made, but ovcrriiled.
A new trial was granted to Benjamin
Wartield, recently convicted for perjury.
In the case Of VIM. w. Gould, indicted
for attempting to bribe witness, a motion
to qliash was filed.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-14
Berkeley is pure.
Death of AN Old Citizen.

Samuel Il. Douglass, one of the most
prominent and best known citizens Of
Washington, died last evening at the adj
vanccd age of 70 years. Mr.. Douglass was
for many years useful member Of the
city councils served several times as city
registrar and at one time was superintend-
ent OF the almshouse. He was an active
member of the Oldest Inhabitants Assoc
citation. and did much to advance the in
tercsts of that organization. Arrange
men,s for the funeral have not yet been
lnnde
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-14

Colonel George Cowie, ahighly-respected
citizen Of this city, died yesterday at his
residence, 1917 o street, after lingering
illness. Colonel Cowie leaves family of
six sons and three daughters. All Of his
children, with the exception of one
daughter, we're ut his bedside. Colonel
Cowie was ga years Of age, and-came to
this country in 1857 from Aberdeen, Scot
land. He was chief of the Diplomatic
and Consular Division of the State De-
paitment for twenty years. Before this
he bad been member of the Iowa Legis-
latu-e and was aftcrward aide-de-camp
on the staff of Governor Stone. He came
to this city later as the agent Of the State
of Iowa. lie was an intimate friend Of
the late Justice Miller and General
Bclknap.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-14
The Story of Three SIX presses.

William Morris, alias William Scott,
was arrested in Alexandria by Detective
Raft this morning and brought to Wash
ington. lie is wanted for the larceny of
three silk dresses, valued at 500, from
Mrs. Sarah G.. Winslow Of No o22 | street
northwest.
The dresses were stolen last November,
and the police were at loss to know who
the thief was. Some days ago Mrs. Morris
had her husband arrested for an assault
upon her. The latter offered to give her
three silk dresses If she would not prose-
cute him. In this way the police gained
information that resulted in the arrest this
morning.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-14
Controversy over an Insurance Policy.

+. Montgomery ct oil. for an injunction
restraining the payment of certain in
surance policy, one of the defendants, the
Home Friendly Society of Baltimore, to-
day filed an answer to the compliments
proceeding in the matter was irregular,
and that they are not liable for the policy,
or certainly not for more Than the pre-
miums paid in upon the same, but in con-
sideration of all the circumstances con-
nected with the case they are willing to
pay the proceeds Of all assessment upon
the death of Frank C. Snyder us the court
mav direct
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-14

For coughs and colds, take Lemon Hot
Drops.
For sore throat and Bronchitis, take
Lemon Hot Drops.
For pneumonia and Larynsltis, take
Lemon Hot Drops.
For consumption and Catarrh, take
Lemon Hot Drops.
For Hemorrbage and all throat and
lung diseases, take Lemon Hot Drops.
An elegant and reliable preparation.
% cents, at druggists. Prepared only by
DIR. III. Motley, Atlanta, Ga.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-14
RESENTED THE EPITHEr.
Mr.. GattscheiI Didn't Like BEING Called
n NMnnkcY DOE.u

A. S. Gattschcll, who lives at No. 1880 7
street northwest, had Thomas Il. Pollard
and g. Il. Mattingly before Judge Miller
to-day charged with being disorderly.
Gattschell said that he was employed In
Major powelrs Office and that the two
defendants were pcrpctually shadowing
him.
III what respect were they disorderly,n
inquired the Court.
sob, they keep calling me monkey
dog. Judge" responded the prosecuting
witness.
"lf that is all, the case is dismissed"
said the Court
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-14
Berkeley pure rye whisky.
symrnthy For Genrral shcrmar

The following telegram was sent to the
family of General Sherman at meeting
Of John A. i,awlins Post, No. !, q. A. r.;
''Jno. A. Rawlins Post, No. /, Department
ccmrade, General William I. sherman,
and the grim tyrant, and earnestly hopes
that our great leader may come out vic.
torious, and that he may he long spared
to his family and to the country that he
helped to save.n
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-14
4 Sew STORY OF Mark TwaIn.
II NV 't"fy Ut D""FN H""
Fu0ene Field IL ne Chicago Neps.

But for the insensibility of the Mis-
sourians to the excellent quality of his
work, Mark Twain might still be associ-
ate editor OF the Palmyra Spectator, for he
began his literary career with that able
hebdomadal There was at that time a
Miss Mary Atkins who was the belle of
HANNIBAL, and with her was Mark Twain
madly in love, and TO her did he indite a
series Of verses which (obeying the in
structions Of the editor not 10 indulge in
any personalties) he printed under the
title of 40 Mary in HI The pub
lie, slngularly blind to the delieacy and
thoughtfnlness Of this proceeding, rose
Obliged to flee his native State.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-14
ABANDONED INFANTS.
Many Little BABES Found Dead In tn
Ctraats

Many LittIe Bhbes FOuhd Dead IN INC
streets.
The police reports from l.ieutcnants
Hefrner's and neutrality-suspicious. this
morning show that four dead infants
two white and two black--wcre picked up
in the alleys of Washington yesterday.
One Of the white children was picked up
in the alley between Thirteenth and Four
tenth and @ and II streets, and the other
was found by Officer Hooke on Twenty
eighth, between p and q streets. The
two colored children were found by boys
in the Ridge-street alley and taken by
them to the Second precinct station.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-14
Keeps Shirts have no equal.


At the close of the Jahrmarkt tonight
the names of all the successful contest
ants will be announced. Last evening the
National Fencibles gave fine exhibition
drill and tonight the young ladies drill
squad will give their closing drill
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-14

A complimentary concert was given by
the colored employees of the Riggs House
last night. A number of guests were
present as representatives of the Old
Guard, and the programme proved n most
pleasing one. Ex-Governor Price of New
Jersey presided, and Mr.. Charles Swan
acted as master of ceremonies.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-14
LEMON ELIXIR.

It's Wonderful Eject on tho Liver,
Stomach, Bowels, Kidneys and Blood.
DIR. Mozley's Lemon Elixir is pleasant
lemon drink that positively cures all Bill.
iousness, Constipation, Indigestion, all
Sick and Nervous Headaches, Kidney Dis
ease, Dizziness, Loss of Appetite, Feyers,
Chills, Palpitation of Heart, and all other
diseases caused by disordered liver,
stomach and kidneys, the first great cause
of all fatal diseases. so cts. and 81 per
bottle. Sold by druggists. Prepared only
by II. Motley, NJ. D., Atlanta, Ga.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-14

no commence your New Year properly
among the first things You should do " TO put
your house In order, and the place 10 buy your
furnitnrc--to save money and troublc-is John
Euddcns Popular lnstallmcnt ilouscs ut $50
and pS2 seventh street northwest. Thorc IL no
ufiiclo CT household goods but what can DO
found at these double storcs-nt the lowest
cash prices on the instalincnt plan. A small
rash payment and the balance TO suit the pur-
chascr-in other words, state your own terms
and they will be complied with.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-14
COMMITTED TO JAIL.

John Farrell Must Await the Result OF
His wife's Injuries.
John Farrell, who committed the MUIR
dcrous assault upon his wife yesterday
morning and also stabbed his step-scn,
was in the Police Court to-day charged
with an assault with intent to kill. He
was committed to. jail to await the result
of the injuries inflicted upon Mrs. Farrell.
where Mrs. Farrell is being treated, say
that her condition Is somewhat improved,
but that she is by no means out of
danger
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-14
Keeps Shirts are perfoct-llttIng.
"A holiday Trim to Europe.'

Mr. Robert Harper lcctured last night
at the Congregational Church on "a
Holiday Trip TO Europe" The lecturer
is distinguished English journalist and
traveller, and was for long while con-
nected with the London Standard. The
lecture was well received.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-14
Keep,s pollar shlrts arc fuIIy reInforeed,


'How the Earth Is Measured, was the
subject of an interesting lecture delivered
by Professor j. Howard Gore, PHI. d., at
The Cathoho University Yesterday.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-14
Tuy Keeps Improved Dollar Shirts
A FAMILY wrangIe in Court.

Officer Lynch saw crowd gathered in
front of No. 81 Myrtle street last night
about IL o'clock and heard woman cry
ing murder at the top of her voice.
Upon going to the house he found Mr.. and
Mrs. Elmer Brown engaged in a family
wrapgle but saw no blows exchanged.
Mr.. Brown was charged at the station
with being loud and boisterous, and in
Police Court this morning Judge Miller
fined him IS.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-14
Keepls shirts-pest IN the world.


The comnliss toners accepted the rcsig-
nation Of DR.. +, i. Mcdonald yesterday
and appointed DR.. NJ. A. GUSTS in his
stead as physician to the poor.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-14

For over fifty years Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup has been used for children
teething. II soothes the child softens the
gums, allays all pain, cures wind collie,
and Is the best remedy for diarrhea.
twenty-five cents bottle.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-14
Ayers
Cherry PectOral

g. o. Lepper, Druggist, Fort Wayne. Ind,
writes: MY little sister, four years Of age.
was so III from bronchitis that we had almost
given up hope Of her recovery. Our family
physician, q skilful man and Of large expert
cnce. pronounced II useless 10 give her any
more medicine, saying lie had done all twas
possible to do. and we must prepare for the
worst AS n last resort. we determined to
try Ayers Cherry Pectoral, and ] can truly
say, with most happy results. After taking
few doses she seemed to breathe easier.
and, within week, was out Of danger We
continued giving the Pectoral until satisfied
she was entirely well. Tbs lndlspniable
evidence Of the great merit Of Myers Cherry
Pectoral has given me unbounded conf
dencc IN the preparation. and ! recommend
IL to my customers, knowing II cannot disap-
point them"
ayers Cherry Pectoral cured me Of n bad
cough and my partner of bronchitis. Iknow
of numerous cases in which this rcparation
has proved very beneficial in families Of
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-14
BRONCHITIS

is an Inflammation of the bronchial tubes -
the air-passages leading into the lungs
Few other complaints arc so prevalent, or
call for more prompt and energetic action.
As neglect or delay may result seriously,
effective remedies should always he ut
hand. Apply at once n mustard pouliice to
the upper part of the chest. and, for Internal
treatment. take frequent doses OF
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-14
sMOrHERED TO DEATH.
a Mother Accidentally Causes Hcr
Child's Death.

Child's Death.
A colored woman named Mrs. Redman,
living ut No. 2344 Seventh street, acci-
dentally smothcred her ls-months-old
child TO death in folding-bed yesterday.
She was engaged in sweeping her room
and closed the bed up without noticing
that the child had fallen to sleep upon it..
Later, when she came to look for her
habc shc found it dead in the folding-bed.
Coroner Patterson was summoned, and
after ascertaning all the facts, gave q
certificate Of accidental death.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-14

o. z. Burdette, 49, Seventh street north
west, sole agent for Keeps Shirts.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-14
CLAIMS HIS LIBERTY.
A Prisoner Holds that Judge Mile
Sentence Was Illegal.

A Prisoner Holds that Judge Milier's
Sentence Was Illegal.
Edward Porter, colored man, was
brought before Judge Bradley this morn
ing on writ of habeas corpus. In his
petition the prisoner states that he plead
guilty in the Police Court on December II,
last, to three informations charging two
assaults and one larceny. He was SEN
making total of eighteen months. He
did not waive u trial by jury, and claims
that he was unlawfully sentenced, as he
was denied his constitutional right of trial
by jury. The case was certified to the
general term by Judge Bradley and the
prisoner was rccommitted to Jail, the Court
refusing to accept bail.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-14
CITY SPECIALS.


uNE HuSpuEp CHANnKp SUITS At W. II.
touauToN & Co.'S, 1918 AND 1920 SruEEr
NcRIuwEsr, At DOrTOM-ROcK FIGURES ron
Sror CAsu ONLY.
Read these prices and take the nrst car 10
their store, because ~ these figures they viii
not last long and the OFFER IL ONLY ron ONE
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-14

These dcelrahlo goods arc surely an cxtraor-
binary plum. and NO doubt will be immediately
plntkod by tho wide awake purchasers, who arc
ever on the alert Tor Just such desirable fruit.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-14

Washington Il fast becoming tho most at.
tractive city OF the country. As the capital Of
the Nation 1t presents more objects OF interest
to the visitor than any other on tho continent,
will be OF service ~ the vast number OF per.
SONS who annually resort to tho political
metropolis. For Il Is estimated that over three
hundred thousand strangers pay a visit every
Of interest which SO thiclly stud the historic
Ten Niles Square"
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-14

Keeps Shirts have different length
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-14
wa Mashinaton Monument.

Immediately south OF tho white House
stands the Washington Monuments the lofti.
est structure erected bv man, and the most
imposing Obclisk ever constructed. IL Is $50
feet above Its base, which Is AZ feet above
tide-wntcr. Its cornerstone was laid July
was placed In position December O. 1884. In
It are 1S1 blocks OF inserted stones or copper,
gifts from various countries and societies.
The total cost will be over 81 $780, 900. II Is
full park
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-14

Riggs Bank, whlcn was puilt for the accom-
dalton OF the Washington branch OF tho
old United states Bank. just around tho cor
ntr Is the residence OF Secretary OF state
Blaine, who occupies tho house which
was formerly the old Washington GLIB
House, In front Of which Philip Barton
Key was shot. by sIckels. The trve, under
which the dead mans BODY lay, Is stu stand,
removed by relic hunters. At tho northwest
corner OF the square, above the Commissary-
Generals Office, IL the House made famous
by the ownership OF Commodore Decatur,
where Dolly" Madison lived and felgncd 50
long Social Queen .affor her husbands term
as President expired.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-14
The Louis Home.
The Columbian UniperSta.

VFFtV'FV'FJs
Coming down Fifteenth street from the
Louise Home, ut the corner OF Fifteenth and
ii streets, the visitor sees the Columbian Uni
yersity, which occupies the site OF the old
corporated as Columbian Colle',e In 1921.
and " under the special supervision OF tho
Baptist Church. IL Ia an institution famous
for the discipline and thoroughnoss OF its
instruction.