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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-01-28

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The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-11
PERSONAL.

JOHN McCuLLoUGH is in Pittsburg.
Hon. WILLIAM L. CHANDLER is in the
city
SECRETARY BLAINE will return from
New York tomorrow.
ARCHIBALD FORBES, the famous English
correspondent, is at the Ebbitt House.
THE PRESIDENT will arrive here from
New York on the limited express this at
ternoon.
GEN. T.. w. RICE, who has been spending
some time in Arkansas, returned to the
city to-day.
CHIEF CLERK BROWN, of the State De-
partment, who had charge of the French
guests, has returned to the city, and AS
sistant Secretary Walker Blaine, who nc.
companied the German guests, is expected
back this afternoon.
Col. II. MARTIN WILLIAMS, of Missouri
the apostle of Greenbackism, is at the st
James. Col Williams has been speaking in
New York for the last twenty days. lie is
on his way to Missouri.
Ex-PREsIDENT DIAz, of Mexico, is &C
years of age, the largest man in that coun
try, and has been married three times bu,
he has ventured matrimony again, and this
week was welded in the City of Mexico t.
Miss Romero Rubio, pretty maid of Is.
Miss SARAH JEwETT, who graduated
from one of our Washington Department.
to an enviable position in dramatic circle
as q charming actress, is spiteful toward
Mary Anderson, and recently pronounced
her to reporter as being too uttcrl,
ridiculous for anything"
PROBABLY not one of the numcrou
audiences that have witnessed Hermann i
as interested spectator as Gen. sherman
l,ng a inf
pertaining to the stage, but as he sat in hi
proscenium box seemed more engaged b.
the magician than by drama. He chatte'
with Hermann between the acts, and tn
latter gentleman presented Gen. Sherman
daughter, Miss Sherman, with one of TIL
doves which figure in his ring and pisto
| feats
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-11
OvercOats
Eiseman Bros, cor. 9TH and II
Di.trict COyernment Notes.

A number of property-holders on l
street. between Fourth and Fifth, have
protested to the Commissioners against the
proposed change Of grade on that street
The vital statistics Of the District for
the month of September was issued by the
Health Officer to-day The number OF
deaths during the month was 4O3, an IN
crease of 50 over the corresponding month
of last year. and GO more than the average
number of deaths during September for the
last years. The deccdents wcre-White,
oO1 colored. POP. There were 10 deaths
from violence 30 from malarial fever, etc.
There were 26S births-S4 white males,
GA white females; 81 colored males, 80 col.
ored females. There were as marriages OF
which 81 were among the white population.
During the month g white and 90 colored
persons were buried at the public expense
The annual report of the Parking Com
mission has been submitted to the Engineer
Commissioner. The report states that
during the year 2,139 additional trees have
been planted on the public streets, and Dot
planted in the places of trees damaged by
the storms, accidents, etc. 3OoO large tree
boxes and 1000 of a smaller size have been
put up around trees; l55 old, decayed and
useless trees have been removed and holes
have been made and prepared for planting
2.O75 Young trees. The care OF the $4,000
trees in the city is so expensive that only,
small portion of the appropriation can b'
used for planting new trees. A movement
made to dispense with boxes around ole
trees has proved impracticable. Th'
Commissioners contemplate SUBSTITUTE
ting for the trce-boxes a eheal
guard, which will prevent the gnawing o
the bark by horses and other damage to TIN
trees. The report treats at some length o
the various ways for destroying the insects
which, however, have all proved to be o
very little practical value. The concluding
paragraph Of the report is as follows;
Notwithstanding all drawbacks, ther
is no city on this continent so well furnishe
with healthy shade trees, and as to cos
planting and care, we may safely challeng
Comparison for similar result with an
city in the world"
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-11
Oyerconts at All Prices.

Now, if ever is the time for procuring
overcoats. There has just been opened at
the mammoth clothing house of Likes, Ber-
Yanger & Co., S. Katzenstein, manager, a
most complete assortment of overooats,
made to meet the fancy and purses of the
million There arc stylish light and heavy
coats of fashionable make and texture
Overcoats for business purposes, warm and
durable, and overooats for boys and youths
In every imaginable variety. This popular
prices and warranted to fit every time II
you wish an overcoat and good one cal
on Sam Katzcnstein, at No. 80 Seventh
street northwest.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-11
Republican Central Committee.

A special meeting of the Iiepuhlican Cen
trail Committee was held last night at the
National Veteran Club-rooms on New York
avenue, the President, A. NJ. Clapp, in the
chair, and James M. Gregory, secretary.
The chair read brief address of thanks to
the committee for honoring him with the
position of chairman and hoped the Cen
trail Committee would maintain its self
respect, and meet the respect of the public.
w. c. Chase congratulated the Central Com
mittee on having secured thorough Re-
publican chairman, and introduced series
of resolutions looking to the restoration of
the elective franchise in the District of
Columbia, which, after considerable discus
sion, was adopted. Tho committee on rules
asked for further time in which to report n
constitution and rules, on account Of the
absence of the chairman, DIR. Tindall. A
motion was made to declare the Office of
yice.president of the Central Committee
vacant, held by Isaiah Washington lcolored) },
and considerable discussion followed ;
finally, the chair declared the motion out
of order until the committee fully organize
and adopt rules and bylaws, and the meet
ing adjourned.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-11
Action of "a Buiiiing Association

At meeting of the board of directors of
the North Washington Cooperative Build
ing Association, last night, the following
resolution was unanimously adopted by
them, merging the association into the
Equitable Cooperative Building Associa-
ton. That association was selected, as its
management was considered rs satisfactory
and its success unquestioned
Whereas 1t has been demonstrated that
the North Washington Cooperative Build
ing Association cannot be successfully
or Grated with the number of shares sub
sorihed. it requiring the subscription OF ut
least lOOG shares of stock to make 1t sue
cessful: Therefore, be 1T
Resolped, That the board of directors
direct the return of all dues paid in, and
recommend to the subscribers that they
transfer their subscriptions to the third
series of the Equitable Cooperative Build
ing Association.
The treasurer Of the association, Mr..
james Raglan, will pay in full to the sub
scribers, on presentation to him of their
receipts, all money paid in by them.
The president of the Equitable Is James
II. saville vice.presidents, ii. II. Twombly
and Thomas somervillc; secretary, John
| .Joy Edison.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-11
OFFICIAL SENTIMENT,

Gov. Long, of massachusetts, Makes
~ Unique Addition TO Proclamation
- Literature.
Whereas it is u good and ancient custom
to set apart after the harvest day for pub
lie thanksgiving and praise to Almighty
God,
Now, therefore, 1, John d. Long, Gov
ernor, by and with the advice of the
council, appoint therefor Thursday, the
oath day of November next.
Unto Thee o God, do we give thanks
Thou visitest the earth and waterest it..
Thou blessest the springing thereof Thou
crownest the year with Thy goodness. The
pastures are clothed with flocks; the val
leys also are covered over with corn; they
shout for joy; they also sing
Blessed is he that considereth the poor.
Come unto me all We that labor and are
heavy laden and | will give you rest
o painter of the fruits and flowers,
We own thy wise design,
Whereby these humble hands of ours
May share the work OF Thine!
Apart from Thee we plant in vain
The root and SOW the seed;
Thy early and Thy later rain,
Thy sun and dew we need.
Our toll is sweet with thankfulncss,
Our burden Is our boon;
The curse of earths gray morning Is
The blessing of its noon.
And still with reverent hands we Gull
Thy gifts each year renewed;
| The good is always beautiful
The beautiful is good.
Given at the council chamber in Boston
this 2Sth day of October, in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and
eghty-one, and of the independence of the
United States of America the one hundred
and sixth JOHN ID. LONG.
BY His Excellency the Governor, with
the advice Of the council.
HENRY =. FIBROE Secretary.
God save the commonwealth of Massa'
| chusetts.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-11
Antique Furniture at Zimmepman's.

Every large city boasts of it some or two
"Old Curiosity" shops, more or less, and
hunters of antique relics, old furniture,
bric-a- brac and the like, ransack them
eagerly for articles of value. Washington
is not behind in this respect. Indeed, 1t
may be said that the establishment con-
Quoted by Mr.. II. NJ. Zimmerman, No. 4lO
Ninth street, is one Of the most attractive
of its kind in the country. This
morning a reporter OF The CRITIC
believing that an item could be unearthed
from the great piles of antiquities stored at
Zimmermans called there and spent an
hour most delightfully."- among the relics of
the past, examining great brass iire-dogs
with clawed feet that years ago bore the
cracking yule logs at Christmas tide, IN
specting the workmanship and carvings on
old bedsteads and other chamber furniture
once in the possession Of our forciathers.
Now and then the ticking of an ancient
clock, such as our grandfathers $50 famed
in song) would attract the reporters atten-
ton, and many a study was had through
the examination of paitinngs III oil, cracked
and crisped with age, displayed upon the
walls Massive ancient pier glasses and
frames, high-backed chairs and rare old
china were also studied closely, but the
most interesting articles of all were
spinning-whee and o rare old sideboaro
over one hundred and fifty years old. The
last named piece of furniture is curiosity
Ii is constructed of rich mahogany and
richly inlaid with time -honored brass han
dies upon its drawers and doors, and is SC
highly polished as to reflect perfectly pic
lures hanging on the walls. 1t is arelic
of one of the Oldest Eastern Shore families
and worth seeing by everybody. The entiF
store is study, and one can spend an hou
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-11
WiIlcOx-Mygatt.

Yesterday afternoon was the occasion of
Il quiet, but beautiful wedding in our city,
the contracting parties being Miss Lois
Mygatt, the most popular and perfect lady
vocalist in Washington, and Mr.. John Will
cox, OF Pittsburg The ceremony took
place at 722 Thirteenth street, Rev Q. H.
Leonard of st. Johns Church, officiating,
The bride was richly attirod in u snow
white satin dress, cut en- train, with point
lace trimmings, and elegant jewclry., The
parlors were handsomely decorated with
rare and beautiful flowers and presented a
fascinating scene very appropriate to the
occasion. The presents were numerous and
elegant and were much admired.
After receiving their friends Gongratula'
lions, Mr.. and Mrs. Wilcox left for an East
ern wedding tour. They will live in Pitts
burgh, of which city Mr.. Wilcox is prom
inent citizen. Miss Mygatt will be great
acquisition to the social and musical cir
eles of Pittsburgh, but we, in Washington
cannot bpt feel deep regret at our loss OF
SO beautiful and accomplished lady.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-11
THE COURTS.


PROBATE COURT - Justice Hagner.-
Estate of John NJ. Belt first and final ac-
count of Chas. Mackall, executor, approved
and passed. Estate of Ann Eliza Laub /;
first and final account of William A. Cor
don, executor, approved and passed. Es..
tate of James Green inventory of personal
estate returned by administrator (S339.95).
Estate of Ann Hines; petition of Betsey
King for letters of administration, filed.
In re Katherine b. HELEN petitioner APP
pointed guardian to Eugene HELEN ON
bond of $4,000. Estate ofWilliam u. Reed
inventory of personal estate ($3,262) re-
turned by Administrative. In re will OF
Patrick Brown; caveat filed by Annie
Brown Estate of william Reed; Anna
Maria Reed appointed administrators, bond,
5000.
CIRCUIT CouRT-Justice Macarthur
Hobbs VS.. schaffer; Judgment below af.
firmed. Cook, jr, & Co. VS.. Kirk ct al.
plaintiff called and suit dismissed. as to
Kirk. Riggles VS.. Crawford ct al; on
trial
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-11

Guiteau's Trial TO Proceed Monday.
"Will You 20 on with the Guiteau trial
on Monday ~ asked THE CRITIC this morn
ing of w. ID. Davidge, one of the special
counsel in the case.
eyes. we are all ready" he answered, "and
/ expect the trial will proceed"
what was the object in summoning such
n large number of witnesses ?"
al doubt not but we could have got
along with less number, but we wished to
be prepared to meet every point that Is
likely to spring up in the case. There are
certain phases of the case that in all proba-
bilty the Government will be called upon
to rebut in the testimony on The other side.
The defense may then claim that 1t was
q part o. the Governments case to set this
testimony out in chief and in order to
avoid any such complication we wish to be
in readiness to meet all points bearing on
the prosecutions side. You are a pretty
good Judge of criminal trials and the length
of time they consume. How long do you
think it will take to get through with this
trial 2"
about three weeks"
"What, as long as that ?? :,
Eyes, if both sides propose to eXmainc all
the witnesses they have summoned"
DWELL, l hope it will be shorter than that
and the Judge will not let the time be
wasted unnecessarily"
Judge Rollins Declines.
District-Attorney Rollins of New York
city, who was invited by Acting Attorney
General Phillips to assist in the prosecution
of the assassin Guiteau, to-day notified
Judge Phillips that his other duties vii
prevent his accepting the offer.
1t is too late now to invite the assistance
of other counsel, so that the case viii
have to be conducted on the part of thu
Government by District Attorney Corkhill
Judge Porter, of New York, and Mr.
Davidge. of the District Bar. g..
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-11
Quarterly Examination of the Nor
nal school.

The first quarterly examination of the
Washington Normal School Miss l.. E.
Smith, teacher) took place at the Frank
lin building this morning in the presence
of large assemblage of the friends of the
aspirants and the patrons of education in
the District The exercises were of the
most interesting character, consisting Of
efforts in elocution, music, botany, com.
position, teaching in primary school, and
many of the useful sciences. 1t was
gratifying, indeed, to the lookcrs-on to
realize the proficiency of these young ladies
in the various departments of useful
learning and in the broader fields Of
feminine culture and English literature
A wise man has said that the genius of oui
manhood is inherited from our mothers
and it is gratifying reflection that these
young ladies, who are to be in part the
future matrons of the country, are receiving
at our normal school the foundation upon
which is to be built the spuerstructnre Of
high moral character and intellectual OK
cellenoe When these young ladies have
passed their last examination with credit
and honor they are licensed to so forth into
the world with the certificate of these in
stitutons that they are capable of assum
ing the rearing and instruction of the
rising generation.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-11
A Magnificent Sign,

Persons passing along + street to-day
were attracted by the magnificent trans
formation of the ungainly board fence on
the north side of that thoroughiare, be-
tween Ninth and Tenth streets, into an at
tractive business directory, so to speak,
conspicuous among the advertisements
theron being an announcement that The
EVENING CRITIC is the newsiest paper pub
lished in Washington" displayed in letters
of mammoth size and most artistically.
did ever anybody see the likes o. them
CRITIC paople2" remarked a broad-faced(
obsorvant man this morning, who, with
Others, stood admiring the excellent work,
"Here they is lettin' folks know ag'in that
they is around, and you bet they don't
stand on no expense Everybody spoke in
terms of praise when viewing the board
to-day, and marvelled at the skill and taste
displayed by Montrop, the artist
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-11
A verdict for an Architect.

James II. McGill this morning obtained
a verdict in tho Circuit Court against
Jas, A. Hoffman and Geo. A. Birch for $500
The plaintiff is an architect by profession
and was employed by the defendants tt
draw plans and specifications for the "Citi
aens' Market" ut the corner OF Rhode
Island avenue and Ninth street northwest
AS was the custom prevailing he claimed
that he was entitled for his services ant
labor per cent upon the estimated cost o
the building $4,000 to be erected ant
which made him entitled to $3.50. HI
was paid $50 on account and sued for thu
balance.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-11
An Advance in west-bOUnd Freights.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company has
notified the other trunk lines of its inten-
ton to make general advance of West
bound freight rates from New York to
Chicago, commencing on Monday next. The
tariff will be: First-class, 60 cents; second
class, so cents; third class, 40 cents; fourth.
class, % cents; being an increase of Is cents,
12 cents, 10 cents, and cents, respectively
Corresponding advances are made to all in
termediate points on West-bound traffic
This action, the company's official state, is
taken independently and without reference
to the course of other lines
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-11
Fearful Elevator Accident.

Tho elevator in the Belvidere Hotel
Eighteenth street and Fourth avenue, New
York, fell yesterday afternoon from the
fitch story to the basement, the hosting
wire having given away. Six persons who
were in the car were more or less injured.
Joseph and Mercedes Alentido, Cubans, each
sustained u severe shock Robert Dickel,
aged 10 years, the elevator boy, sustained a
compound fracture of the right leg Z; John
Mercer porter aged 81 years. had both arms
and legs broken, and will probably die Ber
nard Mailman, aged so years, had the right
ankle and back injured. The rope that
failed was made Of twisted steel.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-11
A Costly Canvass.

1t is stated that Mr.. William w. Astor
expended nearly 100000 in his recent can
vass for Congress in the eleventh Congress
ional district of New York city, and yet he
was defeated in q Republican district by
5000 majority, Mr.. Roswell p. Flower, his
successful Democratic opponent. claims not
to have expended one cent in his canvass
1t is probable that for every vote gained by
Mr.. Aston by his lavish expenditure, he lost
two from the intelligent citizens of the dis
trict, because disguised with his method fol
obtaining seat in Congress.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-11
Religious Revival.

Waugh NJ. L. Church, corner of Third
and A streets northeast, Rev. w. Downs,
pastor, has been tho scene of more than
ordinary religious interest this week. Miss
Jennie Smith has been present and abund-
ant in labors. Quite number have made
profession of religion. Each night the
altar has been crowded with penitents
There have been rs many as twenty-sevcn
forward ut one time for prayers. There
will be an all.day meeting tomorrow from
10 a. m. to 10 II. m, conducted by Miss
Smith. who will also hold services on Sab
bath
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-11
To lie Tried for Rrigandoee.

A dispatch from Constantinople an
nounces that the arrest of the kavass OF
the American consulate at Salonica for
brigandage has been satisfactorily arranged
by Said Pasha and Gen, Wallace, the min
lister Of the United States. The governor
of Salonica delivered the kavass to the
American consul, and the consul placed
him at the disposal of the Porte for trial
by ordinary tribunal, not by court-martial
q representative of the American consul tt
be present.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-11
Tho Hood Of TwO Hundred Young
Girls.

Advices from Cape Coast Castle, dated
October 16, state that information has been
received there that the king OF Ashantee
has killed two hundred young girls for the
purpose of using their blood for mixing
mortar for the repair of one of the state
buildings. The report of the massacre was
received from refugee, who was to have
been one of the victims. 1t receives some
confirmation also in the fact that such
wholesale massacrcs are known to be a
custom with the king,