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The Evening critic., 1881-12-26
Guiteau's christmas.

Guiteau, the assassin, passed yesterday In
his cell at the Jail, where no was visited by a
number Of callers, among whom were about n
dozen ladies. He apologized for his personal
appearance TO all, saying that he was forced to
wear n red flannel shirt on account of the
scarcity OF white shirts with him. He was In
good humor all day, and wished all who spoke
to him merry Christmas.
In the afternoon razor was borrowed from
Capt. Howgate, OF the Signal Corps, who Is n
prisoner in the Jail awaiting his trial for defal-
cation, &C., and Guiteau was shaved by u col
ored prisoner, who Is also barber. He said
he had intended to grow his beard again, but
every one with whom he spoke on the subject
said he looked 80 much better with a clean
face that he Ind changed his mind and would
be shaved. "I'll keep my face clean as long us
the trial lasts, anyhow" he said to the barber,
land after that; well, wo had better walt until
tho trial is over before we make any.promises
or agreements"
Guiteau spoke TO several callers on the sub
1ect OF religion and was especially Interested
In lady who said she saw no special reason
for observing Christmas.
Later I'm the day Guiteau eat hearty Christ
mas dinner which was furnished by his
friends.
which he says VIII explain a good many mat
tiers In his career which have been heretofore
unknown.
The Jury had special Christmas dinner at
the hotel yesterday. All OF them are very
much tired OF tho trial, and are exceedingly
anxious to get through with 1t as soon as pos
sible.
Guiteau has repeatedly asserted In court
that Mr.. j. ID. Townsend, OF New York, would
have come Into the case and assisted In his de-
Tense had 1t not boon Tor MIR. Scoville.' Yester-
day he received the following, which shows
that he lied as usual in making such n state
ment, and on the contrary, Mr.. Townsend COM
pliments Mr.. Scoville very highly for the
manner In which he has conducted the case
NEW YORK, December %, 1881.
DEAR SIR; Your letter OF yesterday has Just
reached me, and, MS You request, reply at
once. cannot comply with your request for
several reasons. First, my business engage
ments prevent; second, which more directly
concerns you, l could not do you nearlyJas
much good as Mr.. Scoville, for what he may
| lack In experience In the practice OF criminal
law, he has made up In the heightened
| manner In which he has conducted the
case and In his devotion TO your interest;
| third, as President Lincoln well OBJ
served, at is n bad time to change horses
while crossing river" You are incorrect In
| saying that Mr.. Scoville elbowed me out OF the
| case. On the contrary, in accordance with
your desire, he urged me to take part with him
| In the case, and finally suggested that should
| close the case for the defense. Had been able
| 10 do 80 l should most certainly have helped
| him, as realize his labors have been most
severe. II you Will be guided by my advice al
| all do not change your counsel now. Mr.. Reed,
who has fine reputation, is all the advice Mr..
Scoville needs. Yours truly,
JOHN d. TOWNSEND
The Evening critic., 1881-12-26
A DESPERATE AFFRAY.
Nnh


Yesterday afternoon, In the lowest and most
degraded district OF the city, known as Fred
ericksburg, there was q disturbance which
came near costing the lives of two Of the best
officers In the police service. Tho population
Is made up of the meanest negro element. At
81 go yesterday officers j. II. Branson and j..
w. Howell proceeded TO arrest n notorious
character named Ellen Duckett, who was
indulgtng in language and conduct
most vile. As onicer Howell started
with his prisoner, her brother, Sam
Duckett approached tho ofllcer In n
threatening manner, with n rock in each hand.
He was told to desist or he would be taken.
With the threatened onslaught OF negroes who
had gathered from every alley and highway,
onlcer Howell pulled his small pistol and at
that Duckett let drive with one OF the stones,
inficting q severe wound on tho left side OF
the head, and at the same time the small pis-
toll was discharged. OfIlcer Branson then pro-
| ceeded toward Duckett, who assumed n stoop.
| ing position, to cast n second rock, and rs he
slightly turned, Branson fired, striking him,
| as he thought, In tho back. Duckett fell on his
face and began gasping.
The offlcer seeing his partner surrounded by
n bowling mob OH all sides, and the woman
biting and tearing Mt him, proceeded to his as
sistance. A mounted relief OF officers and n
number OF footmen by this timo arrived, and
the prisoner was lodged in the Island station.
When the wench had been controlled, Branson
searched for the man Duckett, but could find
nothing of him. Four or Ave OF the mob had,
1t seems, made or with his body, and 1t is
supposed carried II over the James Creek
bridge to his mothers. boy who was pres
In the side OF the forehead. 1t was reported
this morning that Duckett was still alive, but
in n critical condition.
The case against the woman Duckett came
up before Judge Smell this morning, and she
was sentenced to eleven months and twenty
n inc days in 1afl.
The Evening critic., 1881-12-26
THE CHRISTMAS TIME.
How II Was Observed In washing.
tom.

The advent OF Christmas this year came undcr
many nattering auspices. The weather was
clear, balmy and bright, tho people seemed
healthy and happy, and ut the churches Christ
mas carols and glad anthems were sung with n
hearty will. Falling on sunday, tho glad oc.
casion Afforded the people two full days holi-
day, n fact which every ono was pleased Mt.
Tho Woodworking man and woman because
they wore relieved from their drudge and toll,
tho business man because he needed rest after
n season of brisk trade, and the school boy
and girl because TO them the Christmas season
Is the most welcome time of the year, Though
II was Sunday the city wore general
holiday look yesterday, while at various
intervals tho loot OF the tompestuous tin horn,
or the startling report OF iiro.crackor, broke
upon the sacred scene, announcing that Young
America was around paying patriotic tribute
to tho day.
In the churches tho services were impressive
and interesting. Tho musical ceremonies and
elaborate decorations wore special features.
The sermon preached at All Souls Church, by
Rev. Rush II. Shipper, was from the text, 81
am the Light OF the World"
At the Hamline NJ. f. Church Row. s. NJ. Hart
sock delivered n Christmas sermon OF special
Dr. Rankin appealed TO the liborality Of his
congregation In behalf OF the Garfield memorial
fund, maintaining that "thc hospital IL the
inn OF God" Goods unspoakablo gift was
the West Georgetown NJ. L. Church by Rev. II.
Ii. Gross. Rev. DR.. Faunco discoursod before
n large congregation at the T.. street Baptist
Church, his subject being "Jesus Christ born,
not created" At McKendrFe NJ. T.. Church
"Chrst the wonderful was the text of tho pas
tor, Rev. @. Herbert Richardson. Last even
Ing the Sunday-school Missionary Society con-
Quoted an interesting entertainment, consist
ing OF recitations, music, dialogues, and an adj
dress by the Rev. DR.. Dudley, OF Indiana. The
Christmas services at 81. Paurs English Luz
theran Church were especially attractive. "No
room In the inn" was tho subject OF the SER
mon, delivered by Rev. ). Domer, the pastor.
The Stickney Memorial Chapel was dedicated
yesterday afternoon. Tho ceremonies were
witnessed by very distinguished number Of
people,
Yesterday afternoon the women's Christian
Temperance Union conducted n largely at.
tended meeting Mt Masonic Temple. Mrs. c.
l.. Roach, who presided, announced that the
week OF prayer of the union would be from
to o'clock p. M, each day, January to Z, In
DR.. Kelley's church.
One OF the presents received by pastors yes
terday was n new suit OF clothes presented to
Rev. s. NJ. Hartsock, by his congregation.
The Christmas observance continued to-day
Business to u great extenu was suspended
Around the hotels many people were gathered,
among them naval and military cadets and
many other strangers. Considerable intoXica
tion Nyna noticeI
The Evening critic., 1881-12-26
Tunis lace is a novelty.

Tunis lace is a novelty.
All brown furs are revived.
The florists are reaping harvests.
Wales has not dropped tho Langtrys.
Butter Is strong, but cheese Is mitey.
Neptune is the tune the waves dance TO,
BOOSTERS always have their attendant
crows.
How man decides where he Will build his
house-By lot.
Connecticut hopes for Legislature without
any lawyers In It..
Jessie Benton Fremont Is writing play for
John Mccullough.
The fashionable doll Is a lady doll with
brown eyes and hair.
Frozen punch Will be the only stick to be
had at the North Pole.
Russian lady who Is dazzling Paris Is
named SMILE. Shirtoff."
Canada First is the name OF now paper
Just started In Montreal.
The broken bank OF Boston lost its notes
through plano company.
ROumanla refuses to grant the American ntp
the freedom OF Its territory.
The inspiration theory and Guiteau ought to
hang together.-Hter. Ocean.
NUNS OF MORE with satchel attachments and
lined with satin are In high fashion.
The richest merchant In New York is Moses
Taylor, and he is worth $40,00OOOO.
Chicago girl who Is engaged to a young
doctor calls him "sweet pill."-N y Com,
Adg.
thick silyery fur, called Russian cat,
Is very fashionable for dress and bonnet trim.
mings.
Human flesh is heir TO 2,1Oo different
diseases. Take your choice.-Detr0it Free
Press
II Is little curious that when you say O man
- hard drinker you really moan that no
drinks 90 easily that no does II all the time.
London World Gays thattho English essen
Llaily constitute nation OF snobe, and that
'noobishness daily Increases among them.
The Evening critic., 1881-12-26
FACTS AND FANCIES,


Kansas is the paradise OF deposltors.
Big crop Of "boy preachers In Iowa.
Jesse James loathes bank robbers.
Conviviallty is painted in nosey tints.
jug or naught is the question with the TOPPER
on the safe side; The handle TO n fire-proof
Gladstone fuses as much over his gloves as
woman.
Black satin slippers are fashionable for
full dress.
Every truly good Christian man should have
his swearing or day.
The Prince OF Wales has tried TO mako fash
ionable a sort OF wideawake hat
Ex-senator Frelinghuysen lost 5000, 900 by
tho failure of that Newark bank.
The fashionable brocades OF this winter are
very magnifcent but very expensive.
The influence and popularity OF the stage are
rapidly increasing in England
In olden times doctors were called leeches.
Modern doctors only bleed purses.
Almost every country has It's national mel
ody, but the waltz Is the music OF tho whirled
For all cloth finished fabrics, self-trimmings
and machine stitching should be preferred
Tennyson's almost constant companion Is
now, as 1t has been for many years, his clay
pipe.
The chief means OF support OF some people,
from 10 at night until sunrise, is n lamp-post.
The ex-Empress Eugenie IL In seriously
broken health. She suffers much from
new law I'm Kansas forbids any person TO
marry Within six months after procuring n
divorce.
The Gear can ms little afford to quarrel with
anybody as to place implicit confidence in any
body.
Oscar Wilde says that no would not succeed
In America II the Yankees know that he takes
pudding.
1t is proposed to erect monument TO Sal.
lust at Aquila, In the Abruzzl, where tho his
cbrian was born.
Tho reason they call It Christmas-tide is be-
cause people generally have their heads tied
up about that time.
John Bright regrets that cheap novels ind
their way Into cottages and workshops OF great
manufacturing towns.
A patent has been taken out In Boston for
cleaning fish, by giving them snuir, when they
sneeze their scales OF.
A Chicago girl wants $4,000 from drug.
gist whose lotion TO remove her freckles burnt
her skin permanently.
One's self-satisfaction is an untaxed kind OF
property which It is very unpleasant to lind
deprecated. = George Eli0t.
Brooklyn monkey chews greenbacks. II
we owned him, we'd know OF n Brooklyn club
that chewed monkeys.-N. J.. Dispatch.
lady visitor to tho Toronto Zoo had q
rather novel experience. While standing In
front or the monkeys cage, purse In hand, one
or the nimble occupants snatched the purse
| and ran with II to the top OF the cage. There,
perched on u pole, he deity opened the purse,
scattering tho contents, amounting TO about
were torn into shreds before they could be re
covered.
The Evening critic., 1881-12-26
Just About Half Value To Clean
Them Out-MOthcrs DO Not For.

We have ON hand for children two hundred
suits, all threc-piece suits; Jackets, vests, and
pants They Will fit little boys from three
to eight years OF age there are mono to fit
boys over eight years OF age none larger The
styles that were so now So; tho styles that
were SO now IS the styles that were 81 now
$3.50, and with the $4.5O we put all the $3.50
and SO suits. Those that were $3.50, IS, and
$3.50 are now all In one lot ut SO. They will
be on sale from Tuesday, December 81, to Sat
urday, December 81. We deem It best to tell
you again that the sizes will fit children from
three (3) to eight (S) years OF age. You have
no doubt experienced the annoyance OF answer
advertise to mislead you; hence we are
particular In stating inst exactly what we
have. IfyOu do not think after you take the
goods home that they are n real 6a rgdin, bring
them back and have your money refunded.
4. saks Co., one-price clothiers, $40 and 31S
Seventh street
The Evening critic., 1881-12-26
President Garae,d,s Nurses.

1t is understood that when the House Com.
mittee TO audit the expenses OF the illness and
funeral OF President Garfield, OF which Judge
Taylor, and Garheld's successor, is chairman,
meets after the recess, Marshal Henry Will go
before the committee and ask, in the name OF
Mrs. Garfield, that DR.. Boynton and Mrs. Susan
Edison be included In the distribution OF re-
wards to the physicians, and that Steward
Crump and tAksother attendants shall also re.
ceiye proper recognition. This VIII DO urged
on the ground that they did much to mitigate
the Presidents sufrerings In his last days.
The Evening critic., 1881-12-26
SnOW-0ake.

We parted In tho winter,
And from the distant hill
She watched my ship sail outward
Der the waters cold and still.
could not SEQ the tear-drob
That gllstened In her eye,
Nor her dainty kerchief waving
Against the frosty sky,
But knew her heart was breathing
A gentle word OF prayer;
l knew her eye was streaming,
And her kerchiet waving thorc.
said before l left her,
"Farewell, my love, farewell,
am sailing to the sunshine,
And the land whore myrtlos dwell;
But still my longing fancy
VIII turn 10 rest with thee;
My Snowflake on tho mountain
Is more than all to MOP"
You know how the pure snow molteth,
When tho winters cold Is sped
Ay, 30 before that ship returned,
My sweet Snowflake was dead.
All the Fear Round
The Evening critic., 1881-12-26
A Good Ulster for $3.50.
I. Hamburger & Sons, 015 Pennsylvania ave
The Choicest beverages.

For the choicest brands OF wines and liquors
we recommend Mr.. Chris Handlers famous es.
adjustment at OIL Seventh street. His wines
and liquors are OF the choicest character, and
his nfteen-year old Scotch whisky and
Jamaica rum unparalleled: Mr.. Xander has
made n specially OF native wines. All OF his
stock is first class. We heartily recommend
this well-known and prosperous establishment
to our readers for their holiday purchases In
this line.
The Evening critic., 1881-12-26

The successes achieved recently by
American horses on tho turf in Europe has
led Mr.. Leopold Rothschild to import some
yearlings from the United States.
1t is noticed by the London Truth that
Cardinal Manning, as well as all the Eng.
lsh, Irish and Scotch Catholic Bishops OPP
pose any diplomatic intercourse between
the British Government and the Vatican,
som of them going so far as to declare that
if papal nuncio should be,received at tho
Court of st. James they would resign their
present positions.
The Evening critic., 1881-12-26

A recent letter from Florida orange
grower speaks of thousands of oranges ~
ing under the trees useless from new
freak of nature which splits the fruit on
the trees, thus spelling them. This new
difficulty is generally attributed to the
summer drought.
The Evening critic., 1881-12-26

1t looks as though the British war ship,
Inhexible, which cost about Si,000,000, and
which it took nearly eight years to get
afloat, will prove failure. She draws two
feet more water than was calculated, is by
no means swift and is very unwieldy.
The Evening critic., 1881-12-26

but call at Helphenstlne's Ebbitt House Drug
Store and select holiday present for your
lady friend. His fne toilet cases range In
prices from $3.50 to $50, and arc Without
exception the most beautiful designs ever
offered for sale in this city.
The Evening critic., 1881-12-26
What Judge Davis Saws.

When Judge Davis goes into b. Robinson &
Co.'s, 900 Pennsylvania avenue, to look at the
grand display, he naturally says: sob, would
1 were q boy again that might array myself
in one OF those splendid boys suits, the best In
the city,"
The Evening critic., 1881-12-26
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

The special bulletin issued from tho Signal
ofIlce to-day says;
cloudy weather, with rain, Is indicated for
tomorrow for tho Middle Atlantic states, NGY
England aud lower lake region, probably foi-
lowed during the day, except In New England,
lt, cioa ring wOnthpr.
The Evening critic., 1881-12-26
Buy Your Cigars for Christmas
presents at Chris. Abnors, cor 9th and I n. W

A SCREEN Christmas" is threatened not alone
In the vicinity OF New York. In some parts OF
England the season is unusually open In
Kent, primroses are in bloom, violets perfume
the dells, and the song-birds have not lost
their summer notes, while on the commons
the heather Ia purple, and the furze resplen-
dent with golden bloom.
The Evening critic., 1881-12-26
We Represent
Prepared to Prove.

In the first place the Only Manufacturing Cothes
in the City, We have dealings only with the Mills Manuac
turing Cloths, Cassimeres, etc. Prices naturally
Is to 10 cent less than other in the city,
Prices to Suit all Purses
The Evening critic., 1881-12-26
For the HOLIDAYS.

We are Offering downright bargains in boys
overcoats and ulsterettcs. Eiseman Bros,
corner Seventh and L.
The Evening critic., 1881-12-26

country newspaper tells this story Of a
new boy In one OF tho Sunday-schools; "The
precious youth was asked who made the beau
tiful hills about them, and replied that ho did
not know, as his parents had only moved into
town the day before"
The Evening critic., 1881-12-26

The London Truth tell this story; "a
gentlemen was standing the other evening
in one of the shadowy arcades of the Col
iseum at Rome, when he was somewhat
brusquely hustled by passing figure.
With quick instinct he clapped his hand
to his watch pocket. His watch was gone
He darted after the thief, who turned
sharply round at the same time clutching
watch. Give me that watch ! A dash
--the-stol property was recovered. The
startled robber disappeared, and the gentle
man went home to boast Of his adventure
and his proves. What was his consterna-
ton, on entering his bedroom, to find his
own watch, which he had forgotten to put
on, staring him in the face from the MANTLE
piece! He had been the thief, and the
other wretched man had stumbled over him
in the dark, and when ovcrtaken and stop
ped was merely clutching his own watch,
which he had not the nerve to rescue from
the tourist. That tourist is now known to
wide and admiring circle of friends as the
Bandit of the Coliseum"
The Evening critic., 1881-12-26

We believe they do but also believe that experience
has taught them to discount about SO of what
generally represented We do not to Initiate this
to allow for pairing down.
The Evening critic., 1881-12-26
Dissatisfied with The Presidents
Chinese Altitude.

From The San Francisco Chronicle Und)
In touching upon the question of Chinese
immigration he Is equally unsatisfactory.
He expresses pleasure at the conclusion OF
tho treaty and adds; 1.-THE prompt and
friendly spirit with which the Chinese gov.
eminent, Mt the request of the United
States, conceded the modification Ofthe ex-
listing treaties, should secure careful regard
for the interests and susceptibilities of that
government in the enactment Of any laws
relating to Chinese immigration" 1t is
doubtful what this recommendation of
President Arthur's means. 1t Is quite GER
tain that any effort to consult the interests
of the Chinese government in the enact
ment of law regulating immigration from
that country will only result in rendering
the treaty nullity. The object Of send
ing the commissioners to China was to Sc
cure important notifications Of the Burlin-
game treaty. There is some reason to ap-
prehend that our diplomats were not n
match for the Celestials, and that the con-
cessions obtained were not as important as
the people of the Pacific coast had hoped
for. 1t is certain that the labor of the COM
mission will have been wasted If the recon-.
mendation of the President is followed, and
the interests of the Chinese government
tenderly considered. The true policy will
be to take advantage of every privilege the
treaty allows, and thus set some limit to
the Oriental influx. That was tho object
of tho commission, and 1t should be the
duty Of Congress to give it force by passing
a closely drawn act.
The Evening critic., 1881-12-26
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

NOR sALE--A BIG BARGAIN-7-oCTAYE
III four round corner plano, as good as new, $40
and one superior parlor organ or VIII rent. iiSe
Tenth street, W, de2l'ot"
The Evening critic., 1881-12-26

Some legal practices fully ms interesting
as those English court customs SO much
laughed about are prevalent in New York.
For instance, as a recent case in that city
shows the man who secures bur glar In
his house adds the chance of personal i'm
prisonment to the risk of being shot by the
intruder. A burglar broke into mans
house and broke his leg in leaping from a
window. He was then taken to hospital
where he is sure of excellent fare and treat
ment. The man whose rooms he entered,
however, was locked up in Jail because he
couldn't furnish bonds for his appearance
as a witness. There he must remain until
the burglars leg gets we'll, and if then, as
is not unlikely, the .malefactor escapes JUS
tice, he will have only his experience of
| life in prison cell for consolation. Other
cases have also been recorded of late where
thieves gave bail and went free, while
witnesses, less happily supplied with funds,
were locked up for considerable periods.
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BARRED AND PLAIN FLAN
NEIS.

We have in stock, today, one
Of the largest and most complete
line Of Flannels in the county. We
want to sell them and have reduced
the price 80 per cent. DC. not fail
to examine them.
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Our stock Of
MUSLINS

has been very much depleted, yet
We still have good line and will
sell some as low as p yards for 81,
with the balance of grades reduced
proportionately.
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We have in the

We have in the
CALICO DEPARTMENT,
a large lot which we are offering at
the small sum of 5 cents per yard.
The best goods in this line we have
reduced IS per cent. You can find
IN stock all shades and colors.
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LADIES AND GENTS COL
LARS AND CUFFS.

The largest and most complete
assortment to be found in this vi
entity.
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NECK WEAR.

Duchessc Lace Scarfs, Lace
Fichues, Vest Fronts, All Val.
Lace Handkerchief, French EN-
broidered Silk Ties, Wide Torchon
Collars for childrcn, Nubias, Thread
Ties, ETC., etc.
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HOUSEKEEPING GOODS.

Antique and Nottingham Lace
Curtain Goods, also Lace Curtains,
Marseilles Quilts, House Linens
Table Cloths, Napkins in sets,
Waiter Napkins, Fringe Napkins,
D'Oylca's Fine Damask Towels.
bargains in Huck Towels, Knives
Forks and Spoons. Also an ele-
CANT assortment Of Quecnsware, to-
eether with a large line Of goods
too numerous to mention.