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| whole transaction seemed to be most stupen'
! dous conundrum For moment d.sregaralns
| the car, and a spectacle calculated to cause
smile to ripple the face OF fa1ner was pre-
I sented.
IN the car were exactly frty-four persons, ct
which number, By actual count forty-stx held
In hts Or her hand brown paper bag, into each,
with mechanical regularity. forty-six hands par
thing white In them. which substance was, with
equal precision, cnrried to and deposited in as S
lightning across the sombro sky, the thought
was evoked that here was
THE REALM OF TIE POPCORN NAN,
and here he WIS bedccked With his trademark.
and surrounded by his satellites. 4 strnnge
awe crept over ME, and while the eye rested
upon the popcorn dominion and its scenes Of
DO those people really substst on pop-cora5'''
the forty-six hands, and the continual grind"
"Rrind."" grind" Of tired Jaws. no MILL, not
oven tha mills Of the gods, (which grind e3-
ing power Of this human machinery. Amid the
conviyini scene WHOSE participants fairly efer-
vescca IKE eood caanRagne,; whtGh cootd ' on1y
gingerbread and peanuts, the person who had,
made his reign complete success was the only
dIseontented soul,-hts bag was en- empty: p ,-,. .
Not unfrequently some troubled spirit from
another sphere, envious OF the happiness gained
from liberal intercourse with delicious and
nutritious pop-co1n. invaded the sanctuary ana pa
popcorn. with which the gods were
regalfng themselves, whereat those in the en-
toytnent of the occasion murmur. It's bag
you want-go bag your headF" or some like ex-
preston. Those who made 40 answer would
either shake their pop-corn bags in derision. or
pelt the newcomer with kernels Of the roasted
mntze until be ambied out Of Ruushot-
While these scenes were On the boarus In the
coach referred to, j..
4 VIGOROUS 1Sp1GSATIoN-AEETNG
wAs being held in the last coach OF the train.
One Individual was heard to exclaim that the
Suburban Passenger Company some time ago
complained that the reason why they could nos
be more accommodating to the public In the
matter Of speed aud punctuality was because
they hatlr,'t track room enough, "but now" said
het ''they have put down two new tracks md
we are worse of than ever. In fact, the TWO
tricks don't rapid transit worth cent" Some
one yelled out, "How about the new coaches?'
" The new coaches and the nov engines, nud all
that kind Of finery are coming. see them-tn
a horn" At this point the conductor sung out
Hyde Park, and everybody hustled hurriedly
out into the keen and nipplng breeze, and the
train Srnf on
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MUSIC.
forthcoming Performances Of the
"Damnation Of Faust.''
4 Fine Array Of Talent Secured
for the Performance.
The Thomas Orchestra, Apollo Club, Miss
Kellogg, Tower, and Remmerty,
The Engagement OF Candidus,tor
the Saengerfest.
Tbs Home Concerts Of the Week.
and More to Come.

The most important forthcoming crent Ia on,
musical Eeason will be the production for the
ns1 nne In this city of Beriioz's great work
2ne Damnaton Of Faust which has made q
success OF enthusiasm in New York and Boston,
II Will be given on Wednesday and Thursday,
INC s3d and 24th Of February, by the apollo
eioo' which upon this occasion will muster
ABOUT l5o voices under the leadership OF Theo-
uote lnonaas- The uccompammenrs will be fur
u1sneo Of an ofchestru Of sixty pieces, aud what
noscaesaa Will be no one who knows Theo-
s.'' - 1nonas Will question. The soloists will be
1t'SS fanny kellogg, Mr. ". C. Tower. and Mr..
henmsrtz, the first two of whom vii, sing it
s1n Mt. Thomas III Boston this week. The pro-
uocaoo o1 1a's grand work viii mark an epoch
VT naslcai history, and is an event to
'e'pa1eo WIN lively interest. In add ition
~: Sso III wv performances the orchestra, under
- 1uomas direction, will also give concerts on
.Ae succeenng Friday evening, Saturday after
noon' 4no SATURDAY evening, at which the pro-
s.@as'' VIII De OF a popular character The
au. easn1e ofls'aated wtth tho lameptcd Mr.. Car
use.t, ano ut Tue tine OF his death he had I'D
~ 1af toat Mr. Adams has been able to
a4eaa WIN me plans in such q manner as to
.ususe great success, Mr. Tomlin himself
has been hard at work all wiotcr ,,r,o,, 1h1, ~
Ae.ueals' so that VIC may look forward to rare
enjoyment in the production OF Berloz's splen-
Cid music. :, ef'~
!. ouR sAESGEnrrsr rrxop
The New York ltustoal R~nic,c @ c, T., sno.,,nr ~
~ sa+4!'eus tne tenor, who has been secured for
ne Juoe ssuserfest in this cIty. savs: 49,
o it c.nd!aas hid many proposal. for the early mart
coaeefts in innan s1saeenents for the Richter
rs1 sss y xsnna flo month On. besides g nm;
aaa gre d. inasuncS rs h ns.in M Al these he has
Cacsra aS52 for tne musical festival ne1t June ia
serne the summeS hen a h. s9senfs G 1Tom Germany
ia viesRasa sae nme lost from Fnnkfot II the spring
70 hear fiis tenor next saneer "ao on naTe n
, 1881-01-23

the same composer, which is to be given in tho
first week Of April.
NEW MUSIC.
Chicago: S. Brainnrd's Sons: "Far Away"
os sans nccara9 aa 6 bora Aqy tte Hosf e.
"Sweet Susie Gray" song and chorus, BY ]. u.
Hubbard; Hes Coming Back Again, Little
Gill;. song aud chorus, By Rosabcl; New
porr," dance music, W Persley; Niagara
Falls mazurka dc concert. by Oscar schmoli;
big Gtunt Polka by Antonio dc Anguera;
nSomebody's Coming When tho Dew-Drops
FALL. medley schottische, by George. ".
Persley; "Doccaccto March," rearranEed by
Edward Hoist; "Rnsttng Leaves" wa!tzes, BY
niccardo Dan1; and "Musfcal Evenings Vol:
Y. Of '<BraInards Dollar Musical Library"
collection Of new and popular music for violin
and plano by fnyorit authors.
, 1881-01-23

- H1ranMQh {E1-} NetfS. -"
. A remarkable circumstance In connection
with the recent cold snap was the effect on tho
tu-yt1ore and in shallow water. Strange as 1t
may seem. 1t Is asserted that the fish, particular
IL bass and trout, were observed To- throw them
selves bodily OUT of the water on land An old
negro caught thirty-one Tery. fine large bass ~
this way at Raccoou Key, nenr Warsaw. On St.
GATHERINGS net thrown In tho water was a.
errpeu found some difficulty IN hauling the nets
iu- Others were observed to kill them In the
water with cara This poyel occurrences WAS
soutnwafd and il the rivers near the coast
, 1881-01-23
MORNING..

. For The CHICAGO Ttfhttne-
The cold. gray tints OF Night ebb way;
The heavens grow more melloW-
Are strenked with light Of rosy r1y,
And purple pied with yellow.
The russet-mantled thrtishes wake
Within the forests shadows.
And, singing, hasten from the brake
To revei on tho meadOWs.
The vfolets, the mead's blue eyes,
Smile sweetly, heavenWard glanciug,
o from thy leaden couch arise
Enjoy the Morn's entrancIng!
AsHt.ANn, CECIL. HARcOURT+
, 1881-01-23

wincheareras Aypophosphites
will cure consumption. coughs, weak :fnnys>
bronchitis. and general debility. Established
t1Fenty-pue years. -. :.
, 1881-01-23

WAS OF II pale lemon or straw color: aud on rp-
moving tho gi1ded glass stopper. the peculiar
AROMA Or boquet Of the rum would ill room,-
n very different color indeed from that of tho
STUFF which Is now sold. by druggists us veil as
in the dram-shops, for Jamaica rum.
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Third Extra.
IMPROVEMENT NOTED.
The Cabinet More Encouraged
The Case Still Very Critical.
The MONDAY Examination.
PULSE AT NOON 118--TEMPERATURE 100.
The Case Still Very Critical.
The MONDAY Examination.
PULSE AT NOON 11S--TEMPERATURE 100.
Secretary Lincoln Hopeful.

Secretary Lincoln, after sending his tele-
gram, came out into the office of Private
Secretary Brown, and lighting q cigar,
remarked to those around him "Well, it
begins to look brighter. The
President, / am told, is more
sensitive to matters going on around him,
and has talked quite freely with his wife,
who is now Mt his bedside. The physicians
inform me that he looks more like himself
than.hc has for several days.
How about the gland, Mr.. Secretary 2"
asked correspondent
"Well, that they tell me is doing better.
Heretofore they were compelled to remove
the pus on the point of n knife but they
say IL has u free discharge of its own this
morning,
AS soon as it was generally thought that
the President was in dying condition all
sorts of rumors were circulated throughout
the city. One account was that the Jail
officials had been notified to take extra
precautions to secure their prisoner.
CRITIC reporter Immediately made his way
to the Jail to learn the truth Of the
report. The guard ON duty, who
looked trife mysterious, said that
he had received no orders to keep an extra
watch on Guiteau; that he was confident
the prisoner was safe in his cell. and that
an arIntU nnOD WOulu nave great ulluCuiJy
in breaking into the Jail. One sentry is
still ON duty outside of the Jail, while the
rest of the soldiers guard the interior. The
manner of the guard led the reporter to be-
lievc that he knew more that he cared TO
tell.
The Reported Transfer to u Naval
Vessel.
The next report was that the order had
been issued transferring Guitcau from the
Jail to the receiving ship Passaic, at the
Navy-yard.
Leaving the Jail the reporter next made
his way to the
Navy-Yart,
and saw the officer of the day of the Passaic.
This gentleman said that he had heard
that Guiteau was to be brought down
to his ship, but if such was
the case he thought he could
be safely held. The Passaic is now lying
near the wharf, but it may be stated in this
connection that ting was lying out in the
stream fully manned, and it is said by some
ready to pull the Passaic out from her
moorings. This tug did not appear to be
engaged in any particular business. and
many thought she was to be kept ready for
an emergency.
Another Theory.
Early this morning the United States
steamer Dispatch was ordered to get up steam
at once. The officers were questioned as to
the reason for SO doing, but they replied
that the meaning of such orders was I'M
known to them. The fact leads many to
believe that Guiteau, in case of emergency
will be placed upon this boat and taken to-
Fortress Monroe or some other port for safe
keeping. While on the other hand Others
again think the Dispatch will take the as
sassin on board and go several miles down
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discharge of pus through the throat, and DIR.
Bliss sent word by one Of the Cabinet officers
messenger, that this was deemed favorable
Secretary Brown remained at the White
House all night. The first information OBJ
tainable by him was to the effect that the
President seemed to have held his own and
not to have lost strength during the night
The stomach was still doing It's duty and
the gland was about the same. There had
been slightly increased discharge of pus
from the incision, and there were also indi-
cations of discharge from the gland
through the throat. Drs. Bliss and Rey-
burn brcakfasted at o'clock, and the other
physicians arrived about 8.
From Our Own Reporter.
Excitement Subsitling.
The great excitement that prevailed in
the neighborhood of the White House this
morning died out almost entirely soon after
the morning bulletin was issued, showing
that there had been no particular change
in the Presidents condition since last
night. The alarm was created by sensa-
tional headlines in the morning papers.
The true state of the case is as follows
The President is
and will hardly live many days, unless there
shall be reaction, but at present there is
nothing to indicate that it is impossible for
him to rally. The chances are against him,
but he hasa chance, and may take advantage
Of it. The pus discharge from the parotid
gland is not regarded as an alarming fea-
turc by the physicians. On the contrary,
DR.. Barnes told Secretary Kirkwood at the
portico Of the White House that it was likely
to be of benefit to the President. 1t was
better that this accumulation should be dis
charged than that it should be scattered
irritation and communicating the blood.
Tho only
Danger from the Free Discharge
was that it might prove too severe u drain
on the Presidents debilitated system.
Should the President rally from it, how
ever, the liberation Of the pus will work
decidedly to his advantage. The attaches
of the White House recognize the extreme
gravity of the situation, but persist that
there is still CLEAN of hope.
The Cabinet Alarmed.
Secretary Hunt called about o'clock.
Secretary and Mrs. Blaine and Chief Clerk
Brown called n little later. Secretary
Kirkwood was the next to CALL and he was
soon followed by Postmaster-Gener James
and then by Secretary Lincoln. Secretary
Window was the last to come. He was ac-
companied by his daughter, who is quite a
friend of Miss Mollc Garfield.
Attorney General MacVeagh not having
left the building, it will be seen that the
Cabinet were all in attendance. They all
remained in the Cabinet room in consulta-
for some time 1t is very evident the
Cabinet feels great alarm ut the situation
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DIR. Han.iIton,s Views.

DIR. Hamilton, who, it will be remembered,
made the incision into the parotid gland on
Wednesday last, stated to-day that he was
pleased with the appearance of the iniiam-
nation this morning; also, that he looked
upon the increased suppuation as a favor
able symptom. The fact that the gland
was dscharging through the car gave him
no particular concern. He said that the
discharge had already had good effect on
comfortable now than he had appeared since
the last operation.
DIR. Agnew Not Summoned.
In order to quiet the rumors to that effect
Private Secretary Brown states that Dr.
Agnew has not been summoned, nor has the
Vice President been sent for. In fact, said
he nothing has been done to indicate that
the President was in any immediate danger.
Dr. woodward
came into Private Secretary Browns office
a few moments ago. He was asked;
Doctor, has the pus discharge through
the ear given you increased hope?'
well, not exactly, as there has not been
any loss of hope yet" said the Doctor
swell, how do you look upon the situa.
ton ~
ooh, we all hope that the discharge
through the ear and the incision will DO
sufficient and that all may yet be we'll, "
" Are there any Indications that the pus
is going down the throat?"
"No, not yet, answered the doctor, who
then withdrew into the Cabinet-room.
Those New York ROughs.
who were reported to be en- route to this
city in company with fellow-spirits from
Philadelphia and Baltimore for the purpose
of lynching Guiteau, did not show up at
either depot. The fact that the train to the
Baltimore and Potomac depot was fifteen
minutes late gave rise to an idea that it
might have been delayed on account of the
number of passengers and the story might
be true, but the train was very small and
but few on board. If the roughs be on their
way to Washington they must have pur-
chased tickets at reduced rates, being privi-
legged to walk here over the tracks with the
proviso to get offwhen the cars came along.
The Reported Coming OF DisOr'lerly
Persons.
The rumor that disorderly and desperate
characters are on their way from Philadel-
phia and New York to this city is not be-
lieved by the police authorities who say
that kilograms from those cities lead them
| to believe that the chief of police oil eitncr
city will send word If any dangerous num-
Der of roughs take transportation, and they
consider the matter not worthy of consid-
Grafton until notified by the police or rail-
road authorities.
The feeling NJ the depot seems 10 he one
of security, and no anxiety was evident on
the arrival of the fast mail
The general opinion among the people
seems to be that # disorderly parties intend
to come they viii be in small groups, scat
tered through number of trains. and di-
lyided equally between the two depotS, So rs
| to escape attracting too much attention
TContlnued ON Fmlth T9ae7
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1880 A. M.
Brighter Than Two Hours Ago.

Brighter Than Two Hours Ago.
A reliable report just received from the
sick-room says the President is brighter
than he was two hours ago, and that he
even appears to BIO getting little
better. None of the doctors give
up the President, and the Cabinet officers,
all of whom are still at the White House,
have sent kilograms to their friends that the
situation is not quite so bad as represented,
as there was still CLEAN of hope for the
President.
Postmaster General james telegraphed to
that effect to Hon. Thurlow Weed. Secre-
tary Lincoln and the others sent similar
dispatches to their friends. Gen. Swain
cOrroboratcs the information that he is now
better than he was at o'clock, and has
been talking freely and cheerfully. Affairs
generally seem to be better and less dis
couraging than they were before the issuance
of the bulletin.
Visitors to the White House.
The news that the President was worse
spread like wild-fire, and caused u constant
stream of visitors to the White House. A
good feature of the case, is that all the visi-
tors to the White House leave it decidedly
more encouraged than when they arrived.
As as heretofore been the rule, the nearer
the President you get the more favorable
the character Of the information received
and the farther you go away, the worse the
character of the information.
Justice HNrIan's Hope.
Associate Justice Harlan was among the
earliest callers at the White House this
morning. He was among the last to leave
there last night. When he passed
through the great doors this morn
ing his face wore an anxious
and careworn expression, indicating that
he had passed sleepless night. He con-
versed with several of the physicians and
evidently received slight encouragement
for his face wore smile when he de-
scended the stairs, and there
was lightness in his tread as he
hurried away to the nearest telegraph
office. While in the act of forwarding dis
patch to Chief Justice Waite, Justice Har-
Ian was accosted by THE CRITIC.
Il am telegraphing," he said, in response
to an inquiry, "That we still have ray of
hope"
"Then you have not, like many others,
given the patient up cntirely?"
mo; / am still hopeful, and pray God
that the patient, courageous man may pull
through"
Street SENSATIONS Easily Effected.
1t only needed hint as noon drew near
to-day, when the entire city was astir, to
excite alarm and give currency
to wild sensational stories, and nothing
more unfortunate could have occurred
in this respect than the appearance on the
streets of members of the Washington Light
Infantry Corps and the National Veteran
Corps, at an early hour. At once 1t began
to be whispered about that the
militia had been ordered out to
guard the jail and visions of some pos.
sible attempt to storm that institution arose.
Fortunately, however, the soldiers quelled
the excitement themselves by stating to all
inquirers that they had not been called out,
and were on pleasure bcnt-being about to
sail down the river ON target. shooting
expedition.
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London World: "To be a professional
shot it is no more necessary to possess
unique excellence than to be professional
cricketer. The professional shot would
stand no kind of chance against Lord
Walsingham, Lord De Grey or the Mahrajah
Dhuleep Singh. The kind of man who
makes profession of the hunting season is
not exactly young, but n well-preserved
middle aged man and is member of the
One Horse Club, which he is suspected of
having founded, promoted and tloatcd to
success because he could get into no other,
and, like the tabled 0'Donoghue, wanted a
boat of his own. He is an undeniably
pleasant man."
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DIR. Rhodes' Transfusing Battery,

advertised in another column, is an article
of real merit and is worth its weight in gold
1t will positively do what is claimed for it,
Money cheerfully refunded to all using 1t a
reasonable length of time if they are not
satisfied. Mr. r. X. Helphenstine, the we'll
known druggist, Fourteenth and Fstreets-
Ebbitt House-is the agent.
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North Washington Building Assoc
citation.

Last night this new building association
perfected its organization by tina election of
the following officers and directors Presi
dent, John Connor; vice-president, John
ID. Johnson secretary, Thomas j. Sullivan;
treasurer, John Raglan board of directors,
David Readon, William Kolb, Eugene DAILY,
Edward Purcell, John Connor John Con-
nell, j. w. Lansdale, Justin Mccarthy and
Thomas HcNny.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-08-26

Fresh Attorney butter, churned every
morning, and delivered in Glib. "Ward
prints, at 35c. per lb. Also, cottage cheese,
Sc. per ball buttermilk, DC. per quart, and
sweet milk, sc. per quart.
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Mr. Riggs Funeral.

The funeral of Mr. Riggs will take place
at o'clock this afternoon, instead of as
published in morning paper.
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OPEN FOR THE SEASON.
EXCURSIONS.


ITO! FOR LOWER CEDAR POINT
HITTING. FISHING, CRABBINGii SALLING.
BY the COMMITTEE OF TIKEEI
b. G, DAVIS, JNO MCCARTNEY, JNO A.
BAYLY,
On the Fine and C0mmodi0lls steamer,
JOHN w. THOMPSON.
Leave Sixth street a. m. TUESDAY Y, A uG. ~
1881, arriving same day 10 p. m. Brass and string
Band will be In attendance.
Tickets, 50c; children, half-fire. Tickets can be
obtained ut the following places: ]: W. Drew, Mh
and Pa. ave; Brad Adams g II Nourse 4 CO, gth
and + sts.; Milan's 18th and + sts.; Loughrans Ci-
gar Store: Wagners, Bridge ST., Georgetown; r. X.
Dooley, 81 and Pa ave. y. G., and of the COmmit.
tee, at the boat. au2o-3t
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DRAFTS on London, Dublin and Paris, at
II. ID. Cooke, IT,, & Co.'s, 1920 + st.
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F. EXCELSIOR!
THE PALACE STEAMER.
ANOTHER DELIGHTFUL TRIP,

ANOTHER DELIGHTFUL TRIP,
SUNDAY AUG 80, 1881,
TO PINEY POINT.
NEGOTIATING SEA AIR.
REFRESHING SALT WATER BATHS,
A Safe and COmmOtiOus Boat.
COME EARLY. PLENTY OF SEATS.
Tickets, round trip, 81. Children, 80 cents.
Boat leaves at q. IN. sharp, from Seventh street
wharf. auSS,N
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ADJUSTMENTS.
-NoRp's OPERA HOUSE.

EoRDs OPERA HOUSE.
'r'o XyN iii ON Y, ELLIS 4 MXTHA MAYS
MAJESTIC CONSOLIDATED AGGREaATIoN
Making this the grandest Constellation ever or
ganized for one price Of admission. :.
Raves MIaS S%pSsS oTstSp csmpanyl
parker.I,oss international Dog showf
Gray Nannings, Mus Soyslty e
IspH 81 i sADwAn
This company travel in their own Palace Draw
the inspection of the public Friday, August q,
street Parade at 1i:i5 on day of exhibition.
Prices 30 and - cts Reserved seats % cts extra
GUNNER THEATRE ooMIoUp.
Monday, August %, Nightly and Tuesday and Fri
day Matnees.
ENGAGEMENT EXTRAORDINARY;
Appearance for One Week Only Of the Great
great Drama entitled MEG OF, q Mothers pe eSs
Ida Gasparini. The Great onc-Tegged Gymnast,
Frank Melrose, assisted by the Great Harry Ia
Rose, Orndorn & Mcdonald the Great CALIFORNIA
Team. John Fenton, the Greatest DANGER living.
Mabel Leonard the great vocalist: II NJ Alnson,
iiams, and our mammoth stock company In the
boss bill of the season. auZz
DRIvERs SUMMER GARDEN CONCERTS.
No abatement in the popularity of these concerts.
In addition to the favorite artists of last week,
MISS MINNIE CHAPLIN, the hewitching little
Soubrette and Songstress. will appear In melange
of songs, medleys, etc.
NO CHARGE FOR OMISSION.
Great Success of the Midday Lunch Mt popular
prices. auzo