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The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-07-06

OUR PEOPLE will regret that it seems i'm
possible to send of an Arctic expedition,
especially if it be Government affair,
without some hitch or break down in the
arrangements. The latest victim is the
Lady franklin Bay expedition. Lieut.,
Greedy has been compelled to postpone his
departure from st. Johns several days, in
consequence of the non-arrival of stores
while the steam launch has been condemned
her boiler replaced by Il new one, and all
the steam machinery lifted out Of her
The proper precautions were not taken, evi-
IDENTIFY. This habit of finding vessels un-
seaworthy after they have been manned
and loaded appears to be getting fashionable
For further particulars, address the great
navigator who had charge of the Gulnarc
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-07-06

THE COURAGE and fortitude which are
such distinguishing traits OF the higher types
of American character are being notably
demonstrated in the dcmeanor of the Presi-
dent and his family, while the national adj
miration for such conduct is shown by the
universal praise bestowed upon the cheer
fulness of the sufferer, the rcsolute en-
durance Of his wife, the composure of the
children, all working cOurageously and har-
moniously together, with the firm deter
mination to support the family calamity in
that heroic spirit which, while facing the
worst, does so much to assure the best issue
of such struggle for life.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-07-06

A Berlin dispatch says: lit Is probable
that Count Herbert Bismarck, eldest son of
Prince Bismarck, Will shortly be attached
to the German legation Mt Washington. "
Stay ut home, Herbert. Americans don't
think much of Il man who elopes with an
other wife and when he afterward abandons
her to die alone and friendless they dcspise
him and won't be apt to make 1t very
pleasant for him. Stay at home. You're
not wanted in America.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-07-06
s.c.ting Them Down Easy.

Detroit Free Press.
"There is always an ass in every Legisla.
ture." remarks an Albany paper. An ass?
Well, that's letting the other forty or fifty
fellows down mightY easy.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-07-06
ExpIainS Il All.


BUStU1 FI'-V.
'r,S oomerville Journal says: " Astrono-
mers are so mad at the comet getting within
the range of naked vision before they saw
it, that they are singing; Refrain, nuda.
cious start" Sang Pinafore to 1t, eh? That
explains why it has been getting away Mt
the tie OF 100000 miles n day.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-07-06

REPREsENTATIvE DAVIS, of Illinois,
from the Chicago district, is quoted as hay
ing said that if it should become necessary
to elect president of the Senate, the honor
would probably fall on David Davis, and
that this would create vacancy in the
Senate from Illinois. Representative ID. is
respectfully informed that Uncle David
could WELD the gavel in the Senate without
creating the desired vacancy he speaks Of.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-07-06
Encouraging Home INSTITUTIONS.

st. LOUIS POst-DIsphtcH.
Four German actors have lately become
insane, and the fact is commented upon by
the Austrian journals rs something re.
markable. Those sleepy scfibes would
probably be astonished TO learn that lunacy
Is the rule and not the exception on the
American Stnge.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-07-06

The New York Herald anxiously re-
marks that it Cannot comprehend the mo-
tives of Mr.. Macyeagh," and inquiries,
''What is the matter with him?" Well,
we should say that the Herald ought to
know. The matter with Macvcagh is
simply an aggravated case of big-head, and
the Herald has had rs much TO do with
producing it IA anybody. You can't expect
and initiating the egotism Of a weak man
like MacVeagh without producing an ex-
plosion. MacVcaghs head has swelled to
the bursting point and what worries the
Herald is nothing but the noise of the cx.
plosion"
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-07-06

THE EARNEST INVESTIGATION instituted
into the condition of vessels which crc
immigrants will dpph ..vs, nave the effect Of
improving many minor details of the
service The criticism is, however, so open
and immediate, and the immigrants minglc
so freely among our people, that all COM
plants are speedily heard, while the COM
mercial necessity of retaining popularity, if
no higher feeling, would require the various
rival lines to emulate each other in pro-
viding such comforts upon the passage as
must assure their continued prosperity.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-07-06
The Right Dcgrec for John sherman

NtW ] OTK W OTItI :
Kenyon College has just conferred the de-
gree of LII. ID. upon EX-Secretary John
Sherman. In view of our recent Washing
ton dispatches us to his arrangements with
degree of 6 :. d. would have been more
appropriate.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-07-06

PHILADELPHIA is growing about the
condition of her commerce, and few gem
tlemen have requested that some one be
hired to think about the matter and find
out whether high protective tariff has
anything to do with the situation. This is
another spasm. Before the hired philoso-
pher is permanently engaged he will be in
structed to acquit. Philadelphia has to go
through this periodic farce of putting her
sclfon trial and bringing in verdict of not
guilty" 1t occurs about once year, and
each time the grasping monopolist feels that
an unbiased public opinion has justified him
in his course
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-07-06
Try the same Hole.

Times.
Platt has finally escaped, and there Is II
pretty general hope that he has left n hole
big enough for Conkling to get through
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-07-06
He Got HIS DOughnut.

In passing around the commencement
honors this year. Edison, the wizard of cleo
tricity, got the title of Doctor of Philosophy
from IL Vermont college.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-07-06
Rare Experience,

Surgeon General Burnes assisted at Lin
coins bedside, and now Mt Garticld's, thus
attaining the universal and melancholy
honor of officiating twice Mt the Nations
tIoXnil
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-07-06
FOR SALE AND RENT.
IDEAL ESTATE BULLETIN
~
THos. f. wAGGAMAN, 5io Seventh street.
Changes made Wednesdays and saturdays).

THREE-STORY HOUSES FOR SALE.
,s25 ST. n W. mod. i'm. Is 5rooms
St, bet 1ih and 18th, (schoo buiiding) )... 5000
La aye, bet 9th and 9TH, mod. im.........- 10000
nv " ave- mod. in., IL roOms............. 1900
e09 n ST. n. W. mod. m 10 rooms ....,......~ 1850
4ol Mass ave II. W., mod. im roonis........ $500
Sl2 18th st. II. w. mod. Inn, rooms. ........ 900
TWO-STORY BRICK AND FRAME HOUSES
10 and is Browns Court, b. h. H. W., rooms 81 900
igS @ itn 81, T. H., n. w, 1000
i3sS iTS Z a., 81: d. b. H.. s W., 900
llOl ana llG2 II ST., I. H., H. W., 6rOoms each. 800
Az Az i 81, n; II. w, 4rooms.. 800
W LIST ST., H., =. e. 700
Ss, st. H., s. W. rooms; ;............."..... 600
s ss 81 Snd GSf s ays & s M f. h. e. soss SS @
UNIMPRovED PROPERTY FOR SALE
2eth, bet. and X SITS. N. W., per rfoot..".....5oc
l.! bet 2th and 2ist n. w, per foot......".......O
n, bet. ith and 9Th SITS. n W., per foot ...5O
I'd, bet: Land NJ SITS. n W. per foot: ......"."y0
S,h, bet vi Va. s ave- % and i x st. s e. per
an, bet anl SITS. = e., per foot.
N. " ave., bet 10Th and 2lst SITS n. VIPER foot...lO
HOUSES FOR RENT.
32I Md ave. W. fur., mod im., rooms.
~ ST. n. w, mod. ini., 10 rooms. .
3Ig l3!s st. 8. w. mod. im., %
wy @ 6th 81. n. W. mod. in., rooms.......".... y
iss Ilth st. N. W., upper part mod. I'M, rooms >,
~. st. n. w basement ~
III uiiu 2Di litn ST. II. w. MOD. im., rOOnls... ~
1888 II st. H. w, mod m., rooms. ms.............. ~
Sl3 East Capitol st. mod, i'm, rooms. 20
211 ID 81 W., store dwelling mod. im., 3 rooms. ~
Fur: rooms in Seminary Building, Georgetown,
from ~ to s1G.
17i5 1lth st. II. W. mod. im., as
l7 It's 7th ST. n. W. mod. Inn, rs, reduced to ii
OFFICES.
Vernon Row, Room
!" .. s9'"''"''''"'''""'''"'.''"'''''.''' u
-. ..... .......
n. f. cor. 7h ID, rooms 8, 4 &, ID toor........ y
9I9 .th ST. rooms =, 10, to
LOANS
| In sums to suit at o 6per cent.
| The above is only a small portion of property OF
my books For fill list call Mt Office for buletir
issued on LIST and 18th JULY
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-07-06

A NEwsBoY in Philadelphia street
graphically described the effect of our pub
lie calamity upon the entire community by
circulating feryently: ~ believe even Bob
Ingeisoll Is prnyingw ~
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-07-06
Calamity No Bar.
Boston Journal

Boston Journal.
How will thisaffect the contest ut Albany?
was Il question many times asked yester-
day. Men who Will disgrace themselves
and their country for thirty days may con-
tinue to do so for thirty more.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-07-06
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Saved from, the Wreck.

Inter. Ocean.
Governor st. John, of Kansas, declares
that the new prohibitory law in that State
does not require mosquito bars to be closed.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-07-06

THY Washington Post, in an editorial this
morning, headed "No Body Guards in Times
of Peace" says: " Hereafter, as heretofore,
the Chief-Magistatc must find his protec-
tion in the virtue, intelligence, pride and
self-respcct Of the people. He must have
no armed men to surround his person, no
troops to ride beside, before or behind his
carriage no bayonets TO shut the people
out from free access to him.
This strikes our mind as the mcrest Fourth
of July bosh. The President of the United
States should be hcdged about by the loving
protection of the whole people, we admit !;
but that did not save the lamcnted Lincoln, it
did not save Garfield, and it will not save any
future President. A single sentinel at the door
of Lincoln's box at the theatre that fateful
night would in all probability have foilcd the
assassin A single suitable detective with
the President would in all probability have
saved him from Guiteau's pistol. 1t is alb
surd to say that proper precautions should
not be taken to throw proper official pro-
lection around the President. We do not
advocate military body-guard at all times
but on occasions of ceremony it is fit, proper
and right that the Commander-in-C Chief OF
the United States Army should have suit
able body y-guard, and there should be
military guard at all times at the White
House. 1t is only Of the same piece as the
cry that we should have no army to say that
no military should be in or about the White
House. All the tramp laws that car
ever be framed, all the good wishes o
honest, faithful, loyal people will moi
suffice to protect any President, ant
the remedy lies in prcventives, ant
in relieving the President from respon
sibility for so many petty appointments Tho
country is growing so far beyond the ideas
of the original trainers of the Constitution
that it needs to be changed in the matter o
appointments. The vast mass of them should
devolvc upon the heads of Department.
and burcaux, and only the more important
and disputed cases should be for the Presi
dents action--in brief, he should be tht
court of last resort
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-07-06
PERSONAL.

I AIDES, DON'T FAIL TO CALL AT 7l4
! 9TH st. n. W. for dry goods notions, silks and
yelvets, at your own prices jel5tf
DICH AND POOR ENJOY THEIR PRES
III ENTS after buying over 81 worth Mt
YOUNG'S, T36 7th st. ie16tf
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-07-06

No EMPEROR OR CzAR could by enforced
authority receive tribute more imposing
than that conveyed in the simple message
wired to Mrs. Garfield almost simultane-
ously with the tidings Of the assassination,
that the mighty organization of the Penn
sylyania Railroad placed itself at her SER
vice, and in obedience TO her necessities
cleared track for hundreds of miles that
she might fly to anwer her husbands cry
for help, with the aid Of the highest appli-
ances Of modern science surrounded by the
greatest luxuries Of modern invention.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-07-06
BOARDING..

EIRST-CLASS BOARD, with large rooms, at
i1g Penna. ave, opposite National Hotel.
Board from IS to $40 per week. Transient, from 81
to $3.50 per day. Terms to suit for families. Mrs.
o. q. Howard, prOprietress. Oc--d
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-07-06

JNOR RENT OR EXCHA NGE-FoR COUNTRY
- property House and Lot 3O7 North Carolina
ave southeast also IN Forrestville, good Doctors
stand House lot of acres. Apply above No.
ip2I-BtA - :
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-07-06

VNOR RENT-FOUR OR FIVE LARGE, AIRY
II Rooms on first or second floor; five minutes
walk from Brooks station, Met. Branch, b. 4 o.
R. IL. Address, l.. f. c., Critic Office. ieoD-3t&
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-07-06

IT MAY BE matter of some public in
terest to know that from 1890 Saturday
morning to the date Of this. writing THE
CRITIC has published twenty-three extra
editions, exclusive of the regular daily issue
of the paper at 3:45 p. IN. That is to say,
on an average, THE CRITIC has been pub
lshed once every three hours since Saturday
morning. The average number of each pub
lcation has been over 10000 copies, and the
total number of papers printed in our press
room during that period approaches the
enormous sum of 100000 This emergency
came upon us while our mechanical facili-
ties were yet incomplete, and thereby took
us at an immense disadvantage in COM
petition with our more thoroughly equip
ped contemporaries.
The only means of combating these mis-
fortunes was through the energy and devo-
ton of our working force. Among these
Mr.. Hack, superintendent Of our mechan-
ical department, deserves particular men
ton. He did not leave the Office for more
than an hour at time, between Saturday
morning and Tuesday night During that
tlilc nc lnuuc UP inc lOflllb LOT twenty
three extra and four regular editions
and superintendent the press work in
addition. OF our reportorial force, upon
whom, of course, the heat and burden
of the newsgatherng fell, we desire to com
mend particularly Mcssrs. A. j. Clarke and
win West, our regular Department Report
ers, and F. Morgan and W. Ringwalt City
Reporters. The amount ofworll these young
men have done, both in quantity and
quality during the last ninety hours we'll
nigh without an interval of rest, Is almost
incredible.
All our force did excellently well. We
specially mention only those upon whom
particular burdens have been laid and from
whom extraordinary cxertion has been de-
manded. Under all the circumstances this
crisis has taxed the incomplete resources OF
THE CRILIc under its new management to
the utmost, and we feel warranted in point
ing with pride to our achievements" as
they say ON political platforms. We have
the most substantial reasons for believing
that the public has appreciated our efforts
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-07-06

LNOR RENT : TWO LARGE COOL ROOMS
ana one large passage chamber for rent
cheap ut 1904 q st. II. W. ieos-3ts
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-07-06

IL 725, situated on sth st., near Patent Oflice; D
door, No. 727. Ieo4-Gts
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-07-06

INOR SALE OR RENT = A FURNISHED
H., M Brick Dwelling with or without 800 acres Of
Address Mrs. f. A. KilboIrn, Oakland, Garrett
county; Md. je2I-Gt*
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-07-06

EOR RENT "A NICE SIX-RooM BRICK,
- besides bathroom, all modern convenlences,
IN good order, and one of the best localities on
capitol Hill; go. RYON IL TRACY, 5l3 Seventh
street northwest. jy1-3t
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-07-06

Il and cellar, all modern improvements and
good brick stable; s25. RYON ~ TRACY, 5l3
Seventh street northwest. iyl-3t
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-07-06

INOR RENT-NO. 1922 18TH ST. n. W.. z
IL rooms, all modern improvements, and large
yard; $40. RYON ~ TRACY. 5l3 7th street n. W.
iyI-3t
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-07-06
FoR RENT.

Advertisements of Three lines under this head
inserted times for 25 cents.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-07-06

INOR RENT-BRICK HOUSE, ALL MODERN
~ tnps. front and back yards, coal vault No.
33S LIST ST. northeast. II. Galligan 23O LIST ST. n G.
je2i-6t*
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-07-06

XXTANTsD--1,OO 900 SUITS OF CLOTHES TO
W. CLEAN, at the DOLLAR AND A HALF
SUIT CLEANING DEPOT. 10OD Est. sci
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-07-06

"ANTED-To exchange new stoves for old
Ky ones at Buffers Stove Exchange, cor. 9TH
anu *, or at National, 1907 L. Smokey chimneys
cured or no pay. RcfrigeratOrs, gas and oil stoves
for sale or exchange Old stoves bonglt anlh
The daily gazette., 1881-02-16

sy vested on the birth of issue, and the
husband began to have permanent
interest in the lands, Q BI. Com. 1877 ;
but the statute has abrogated this vest
ed right, and there is now no marital
rightin the wife's real estate while she is
alive on which a judgment against the
husband can fasten and when he
unltes with the wife in making a deed
OF bargain and sale of her lands, he
concludes himself by way of estoppel
from claiming any interest or estate in
them after her death. A Kent Com.
26l Notes. Potts o. Dowddlt, 8 H0ust.
800.
Chancellor Zabriskie, in giving q con-
struc,ion TO statute of New Sersey, in
its general features like the one under
consideration, says: "The act, though in.
consistent with the estate OF courtesy
Initiate, does not defeat the husbands
courtesy at the death OF the wife. y
The act only protects her estate during
lif-; 1t does not at her death affect the
law of succession az to real and personal
estate" Porch rs. Fries, 3 q. E.Green IN.
JJ205.
1Judgment for plaintiff.
Lore for plaintiff; DUPONT for defend
ant.
The daily gazette., 1881-02-16
Horrible Burning Case.
ALMOST A FATAL ACCIDENT NEAF
BRENFoRD.

ALMOST A FATAL ACCIDENT NEAR
BRENFoRD.
A horrible burning case occurred
on Sunday last near Brenford sta
ton, on the Delaware railroad.
The accident occurred at the farm
house Of Mr.. Isaac Baker. During
the afternoon Mr.. Baker and his
wife left home for the purpose of
visiting friend at some distance
away, leaving the house in charge
of their four children. Not long af-
ter the parents had left the oldest
of the children, a boy about IA years
old, went and got the oil can and
proceeded to fill large lamp which
was sitting on a bare table in the
middle of the table On doing this
he split puddle of oil on the table.
The next youngest, boy about
10 years old, seeing the oil on the
floor lighted piece OF paper at the
fire-plice, and in almost an instant
stuck the burning end in the puddle
OF oil. In an instant the oil was on
fire, and the flames reached three
gallon can sitting on the table. An
explosion followed, and before the
little Glow who set fire to the oil
could think of his danger, he was
enveloped in flames, while his older
brother and two younger ones who
were within few feet of him were
paralyzed with fright, and made no
effort to rescue him. Standing still
for moment, he instinctively rush
ed out into the open air, and throw
ing himself on the ground rolled
over and over in the snow and
slush, screaming in his agony, soon
eXtinguishlng the flames, however.
When found he was unconscious.
All the hair had been burned
from his head, leaving the hair black
and crisp. His eye brows were
completely burned off, and his eyes
pulled up and closed. His clothing
in many places, had fallen off, leaV-
ing the skin beneath them dry and
hard. In the room the two small
lads were very severely burned
about their hands and arms in try.
ing to put out the fire, and the lar
gest boy was badly singed while
emptying buckets of water on the
floor and wall. The carpet was
burned, as was the lounge and some
clothing hanging on the wall. The
screaming of the principal sufferer
brought help from a neighboring
farm, and medical assistance was at
once summoned. The lad was, with
difficulty, restored 10 consciousness
and taken in the house, but it is
hardly possible he will live. Mr..
Baker was at one time manager of
the Capital Hotel at Dover, so wide
ly and favorably known.
The daily gazette., 1881-02-16
PRICE ONE CENT

the committee hal limited the reeistra-
tion Of the Treasury notes to sums of
not less than 500.
The fourth section, allowing the Se-
cretary from time to time to assist the
process OF refHnding by purchase himself
or by paying offthe maturing bonds from
the fund in the Treasury, had been
amended to provide that this should be
done temporarily, and that the resump-
ton fund of gold and silver coin shall
not be permanently reduced, and the
Secretary would be enabled to avail
himself of three per cent rate IL the
opportunity offered.
EXPENSES OF THE LOAN.
The committee had differed with the
House as TO the amount to be allowed
Tor the expense of preparing and dis.
posing, &c, of the bonds, and the rate
had been raised to one half of one per
cent. 1t had been shown to the commit
tee that the expenses Of refuudinR
amounted to three eighths of one Der
cent, and our own and the history Of
other governments showed that such an
operation had never been conducted nc
so low rate as one fourth. While he
(Mr. Bayard) would not say that three
eighths of one per cent would not be
erDment compelled its agents to make
returns of every dollar of expenditure,
would be both an unwise suspicion and
an lnjudiclous economy that would tie
their hands or check them in a trans
acti gu so vast and important as this upon
the bare possibili OF restricting the
cost by one eighth of one per cent. II q
matter Of such enormous consequence
to the country as this one should receive
check because of the within olding Of one
eighth of one per cent the responsibility
therefor would not rest with him Mr..
Bayard), and he did not envy the man
who hereafter might be able to say that
res possibility rested with him.
In addition TO modifying section 8, the
committee had interpolated a new seq
ton (6) pIoviaing for The deposit of none
but United States interest bearing secur-
tiles as collateral for deposits of Gov
ernment moBey. Under the law relating
to these deposits it seemed to have be-
come q habit for The Secretary of the
Treasury to secure mort cages and other
securities upon the real estate OF the
institutions In which such deposits were
made, and the amendment would pre-.
vent this hereafter.
In conclusion Mr.. Bayard remarked
that in the flush of hopeful confidence
he would provive against dangerous
surprises.