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The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-19
Why DIR. Ball was Discharged from,
the Pension Office.

The discharge of DR.. o. NJ. Ball from the
Pension Office, which took place few days
since, was given out to have been caused by
his disliguring the roll of the staff and field
officers of the Eleventh Illinois Regiment.
The alleged truth of the matter has Just
leaked out. The offense for which George
w. Black is now awaiting trial is that of
presenting false claim for q pension. His
mode of operation was the entry on the
above roll, originally written by him when
clerk of the regiment, of the particulars of
the alleged injury for which he claimed the
award of u pension. In truth the wound
was received in fight which took place in
a disrcputable house, long after he had loft
the service. 1t was known that he could
not have obtained access to the roll, which
was part of the records of the War Depart
ment, without the cOnnivance of one or
moro clerks Ball, it was suspected knew
something of the matter. The evidence
needed for Blacks conviction was this roll,
on which the entry in question was seen
on examination to have been written later
than the body Of the manuscript A short
time since this was found to be missing.
Ball had access to this class of papers, hav-
ing charge of claims for officers pensions
While not proven against him, the evidence
of his completely was sufficient to cause his
discharge. Further investigation is now
being made and will probably result in
other discharges or other proceedings. The
amount involved in this case, one of many,
is about $1,000. Ball was formerly private
secretary to Senator Christiancy and was
quite active in working up the case now be-
ing prosecuted against his wife for divorce.
Black was the hero in Lothario.lilse
scrape with tho wife of one Buckley, re-
ceiving sound thrashing at the hands of
the husband, who returned from "long
journey in remarkably short time.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-19
National Grange. Patrons OF Hus-
hnnIry.

At the meeting of the National Grange
yesterday the following committee was APP
pointed to confer with the Commissioner of
Agriculture upon the subjects recited be-
low: Messrs. Armstrong, New York OAR
den Mississippi; Blanton, Virginia. Luce,
Michigan Flint, California; Smith, Ken
lucky; Rhone, Pennsylvania Smith, Min
ncsota; Sims, Kansas; Bergman, Ohio.
WHEREAS, This Grange was informed by
the Commissioner of Agriculture In his adj
dress last evening that he favored extend
ing the scope of his department to embrace
other branches of industry besides agricul'
ture, and to elevate 1t by making its head II
Cabinet officer, and,
WHEREAS, This Grange desires to give Its
full, hearty and cordial support to the De.
partment of Agriculture, rs such, ana is re-
fuctant to the diffusion of its efforts over a
wider field and,
WHEREAS, A careful comparison of ideas
may remove the difference of opinion APP.
parently existing between the honorable
Commissioner and this body, or, at least,
promote fuller understanding of its pur-
poses and objects; therefore,
Resolved, That committee OF ten of this
body be appointed to visit the Commits
sioner of Agriculture, to confer with him
in relation TO tho elevation of his depart
protest of the National Grange against en-
bracing In that department other Industries
or interests beyond tho one which we rep
neutrality-suspicious..
a preamble ana resolution commencing
the Department of State for the monthly
publication of the reports received from tho
consuls of the United States on commercial
and agricultural subjects, and acknowledge
ing the action of the Department in send
ing these publications to the officers of the
Grange and members of the order, were
adopted
Mr.. w. NJ. Blair, of Nova Scotia, master
of the Dominion Grange, of Canada, by in
vitation addressed the Grange. Mr. Blair
is n momber of the Dominion Parliament.
The evening session was devoted to the
communication Of the higher degrees to a
large number of candidates who had come
from various places in the country to re-
ceive them. This evening will be devoted
to memorial addresses.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-19
In Memory of III. v. RcdGeId.

A largely attended meeting of journal.
lists representing local and outside papers
was held last night ut the office of the Gin
cinnati Commerciql, No. 1870 New York
avenue to take suitable action upon the
death OF Mr.. IL. v Redheld. Mr., l.. Q. c..
Washington, of the New Orleans Picdyune,
presided, with Mr.. q. NJ. Ogden, of the
philadelphia Press, as secretary. Mr.. Red
fields death was so unexpected and the
notice of his funeral was so short that but
few were aware of the hour, otherwise
there would have been large attendance
of newspaper men at the residence to tes-
tify their respect for their late associate.
committee, consistlng.of Messrs; II. V. n.
ford, Chicago Times; o, X. Harris, Wash
ington Critic; +. r.. Bickford,, New York
Tribune; w. =. Copeland, Brooklyn Ed0le,
and w. q. Mcbride, Cincinnati Enquirer,
was appointed to have prepared an nppro-
pirate tloral tribute TO be sent to Smith
port, Pa, where the remains will be in.
tered to reach there In time for the flu
neral services on Sunday. The committee
was also empowered to prepare suitable
resolutions 10 be submitted for adoption Mt
some future meeting al the newspaper
men,
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-19
The Anthracite Coal Trade.

The Pottsville Miners Journal says: "Thc
trade continues in nourishing condition.
The demand for the domestic sizes is much
in excess of the ability to meet, notwith-
standing that the collieries are being pushed
to their full capacity to produce. The in
ability to fill orders promptly occasions
some uneasiness on the part Of those who
are short of COAL and the fear is expressed
that the close of navigation may find them
still without an adequate supply for the
winter. The good condition of the iron
trade affords a ready sale for the lump
and steamboat sizes for use at the blast
furnaces, and broken is in fairrequest. The
excess of production over last year, about
100000 tons, is still kept up and will be
maintained, with some increase, during the
remainder of the season. The coal product
of the Schuykill region for the week end
ing November ~ was 164,9l8 tons, rs
against 146,032 tons for the week previous,
and 1858 tons for corresponding week of
last year. The total product for the week
was G77,373 tons, against 635s67 tons for
the same week of last year, an increase of
Al 500 tons. The total product of the year
so far is 21,431, $50 tons, against 20,332, 1902
tons for the corresponding period of last
year, an increase Of d,099i3S tons"
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-19
National Hotel Arrivals.

II, p. Fahnestocll, Gettysburg; W, II.
Rogers Leesburg, Va; Q. b, Wildman,
Leesburg, Val T. ii. Hunt, Nd; il. NJ,
Williams, Mo-; l., NJ. Terrell, Atlanta DR..
J. b. Taylor, Va; L. w. Horne, Rockville,
Md; G. C. Crane, n. Y; L. l., Dana,
Wilkesbarre, Pa; G. s. Clapp, st. Joseph,
Mich; Il, Jacob, N. "; w, p, Manning, w.
Va; A. j. Burnham, n. "; f. N. Jarboe,
Nd; W. D. Bowie, Nd; A.. j.. Wedderburn
SnS s SS SdS r shH gays LfS Sn%ns
Eng; G. j. Potter and wife, Morrisville,
Pal ii. c. Starr Richmond, Ind; Rev. j.
II. Smith, Leesburg, Va. j. NJ. Gallagher,
BALTIC; G., o. CLAWS and family, W. Va; j.
A, Russ, IT., ". Y.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-19
Preparing for Thanksgiving.

The Methodists and Catholics are the
first in the field with preparations for
Thanksgiving. Archbishop Gibbons has
issued special pastoral to the clorgy of the
archdiocese of Baltimore, including this
District, recommending them to exhort
their congregations to assemble in church
on Thanksgiving day. At the close of tho
mass the prayer of Archbishop Carroll for
the authorities will be recited. At a meet
ing of the pastors of Waugh Chapel,
Twelfth-street and Fourth.street NJ. Il.
Churches, Reformation Q4utheran) and Me-
tropolitan Presbyterian Churches, n union
service in the last named was arranged,
Rev. @. V. Leech to preach the sermon
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-19
Ordination of n Young Man.

q member and lioontiato Of the Reformed
Episcopal Church, has received q call from
Emanuel Reformed Episcopal Church, Balti-
more, and will be ordained there to. morrow
by the Right Rev, Bishop Latane to tho
Dcaconate. Mr. Haddaway has consented
to serve as pastor for three months, but will
continue to reside in this City He has
been 0 STUDENT for the ministry for several
years, and actively connected with the
Church of the Redeemer, Reformed Episco-
pal, of which the Rev. Arthur Fosteris the
rnctnr
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-19
Congressman CIarIl's wife.

Mrs. Cornelia Clark, wife OF Gen. John
b. Clark, Congressman from Missouri. has
been taken to Philadelphia by her father
and placed MS II private patient in one OF
the hospitals under the care of Sisters OF
Charity. In his application for divorce
Gen Clark alleges that Mrs. Clark was in
toxicated. This charge. together with the
excitement and what she alleges TO have
has brought on the nervous prostration
that necesstuted her removal TO Philadel-
nhin for treatment. The Philadelphia IN.
quirersays that though she has determined
any circumstances, Mrs. Clark viii resist
the divorce until the charges upon which
they are grounded shall have been with
drawn or proved TO have Deeh Brouhuiess'
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-19
Redemption of Postal Cards.

The Postmaster. General has issued the
following order:
:" 1t is hereby ordered that section III of
the Postal Regulations providing for the re-
demption of postal cards that may be
spoiled while in the hands of private par.
ties by printing, or otherwise, be revoked
to take effect on the LIST of February, 1882.
After that date postmasters must not re-
deem postal cards under any circumstances
whatever. In order to obtain credit for
cards redeemed up to the date named, post
masters should forward them to the De-
partment before tho 31st of March, 1882,
after which no allowance of credit for the
redemption of postal cards will be made"
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-19
OsId-FelIOws, Fair.

Union Lodge, No. II, l. o. o. F., of this
city, will hold Fair Mt Odd.Fellows' Hal,
Eighth street southeast, the proceeds of
which is for the benefit of the widows and
orphans fund of the lodge in liquidating
the debt held against the hall; The follow
Ing ladies' VIII assist IN inc FAIR; MIS-. D..
table, and will be assisted by Mrs. Nj. +.
Perrie, Miss Emma Harrison and Miss Kate
Campbell. Miss Bella Hardin will also
will be assisted by. Miss Fanny Cook and
Miss Hattie jenkins. Mrs. j. S. Martin
will conduct the China table, assisted by
Miss Julia Martin, Miss Lula , Ca9lhiifloWer,
thews. The combination table will be
presided over by Mrs. Il: Dunn, as
sisted by Miss Katie Kuhn, Miss
There win be two fancy tables, one OF
which will be presided over by Mrs. G. u.
/. Epamons, assisted by Mrs; Nellie Ferguson,
Annie Whdts MISS M Ella s Wa1ers Miss Ss
other table will be conducted by Mrs. G; Ii.
Hays, assisted by Miss Oracle Tippett, Mi.s
Hattie Hays and Miss Allan. The book
Newman, assisted by Mrs. Eliza Hodgson,
Miss Genie Smith, Miss Emma Smith and
Miss Oracle, Neighhart; The flower table
assisted by Miss Mary stella, Miss Stella
Nelson, Miss Riley Russell and Miss Maggie
McCutchen. The well Will be presided over
by Miss Mollie Williamson. There will be
u lunCn IuDle, WHcTc tIc WtuIy truNcicl
Will be refreshed and who will preside Mt
the head of this table yet secret.
Among the articles to be voted for we
mention the following: Gold watch and
chain, for the lady assisting in the fair re-
ceiving the highestvote. Handsome ebony
and ivory gavel, for 1. o. L. Lodge. Past
grand's collar. tor popular, pnst-grand.
Grocery scales, for grocer, and butter scales,
trinrch of the encampment. Full uniform,
for Knights OF Pythias Of the new rank.
Regalia, nor a ..past-chief ruler of the In.
dependent Order of Rechabites. A gold
badge, for the Junior Rechabitcs. Silver
working badge, for past officer of the In
dependent Order of Mechanics.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-19
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Waugh Nj, II. Church.

The meeting at this church, on Capitol
Hill, continues with undated interest.
Last night there was q large congregation
present to hear the Rev. John f. Nauglc,
the converted "sailor boy" More than
thirty presented themselves at the altar,
thirteen of'whom made profession of re-
ligion. quite number also stood up for
prayer. During the past two weeks more
than one hundred have found peace in be-
lieving in the Saviour. Services will be
held to-day from o'clock to 10 p. M, and
continued on the Sabbath ut IL a. M, $50
and 1880 p. m, and also through next week.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-19
A Magnificent Piece of Furniture.

At the bric-a.brac and furniture ostab-
lishment of Mr.. Henry Zimmerman, 40
Ninth street, there was received to-day from
London novel and magnificent sideboard,
which is now on exhibition at his place of
business. 1t is made of Florida pitch-pine,
and is, we believe, the only sideboard Of
that material in tho world. The wood was
nearly six years in seasoning, as pitch-pine
can only be. seasoned naturally-not by
steam. The sideboard is magnificent piece
Of workmanship, inlaid and French polish.
1t is centred by a grand plate-mirror about
seven feet in length, and has drawers, inlaid
with zinc, for ice or wines. 1t is well worth
a visit to Mr.. Us establishment to sec this
novelty, and to inspect the extensive and
interesting articles of antique furniture
and pictures which he has collected and
has ou so1n
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-19
DIED.

CooPEn.Ion THURSDAY mornGE' November l, y
and I.ibble ~ Cooper, aged II years and months.
REnFlhLD.-On Thursday evening, November
H. II. V. Rcdheld, aged 80 years.
SnuBRlCk,-On Friday, November II, Harriet
COrdelia Wothered, widow of the late Rear Al
mira W. b. ShubrlclI, in the 03d year OF her age,
The funeral Will be from her late residPnoe, on
Monday, November q, at o'clock. Friends of
the family are invited to attend
SMITH On Friday, November Is at $50 Il, m.
Mrs. Amelia NJ. Smith, daughter of Isaac and
Margaret l., lluse, aged q years,
Funeral Will take place from her mothers resi-
dence, No 10 High St. Georgetown, on sunday
Nov. 20, at2p, m, Relatives and friends are ~
Nlied 70 attend.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-19

medical experts who will he called ON the
part Of the Government, in case the ques-
ton of tho propriety of the treatment of
the late President is raised, are Professors
Willard Parker, James Il. Wood and Henry
b. Sands, of New York; DIR. John Ashhurst
and Professor Samuel ID. Gross, of Philadel-
pnia; Henry f. Campbell, of Augusta, Ga;
Professor John II. IIodgcn, of st. Louis
and Prof, Moses Gum, of Chicago.
DRAFTS on London, Dublin and Paris, II
III. ID. Cooke, Jr.. & Co.'s, 1920 + st.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-19
A Missing Boy.

Johnnie Freeman, aged 10 years, residing
at Gl5 Third street northwest, disappeared
on the 10th instant and cannot be found.
National Fair grounds TO the races. IL Is
feared he Will go away with some of the
owners OF horses. His mother is anxious
SD3u I'M n rd S 1 S'UW ore n6 s
hat.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-19
A school Commissioners in Trouble.

Joshua j. Lynch the school commissioner
for Sussex County, Del, and a prominent
and highly respected resident of that re7
gion, was yesterday bound over at George
town, Del, to answer at court on the charge
of embezzling the school funds. The exact
amount of the misappropriation is not yet
definitely determined, but it is believed TO
aggregate fully two years appropriations,
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-19
Death of an Admirars widow.

Mrs. Harriet Cordelia Wetheral Shubricl,
widow of the late Rear Admiral Shubrick,
United States navy, died yesterday at her
residence, corner Connecticut avenue and
II street. She had reached the advanced
age ofninoty-three years and her death was
from gradual decay of her faculties The
funeral will take place on Monday MT two
o'clock p. m.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-19
DisposImg of Public lands.

Solicitor Rnynor, in his annual report 70
the Secretary of the Treasury, recommends
an appropriation for the purpose OF eN-
quired by the Government in judgments
for debt, so that these possessions can be
QisnOsed of,
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-19
"AIderney Dairy Wagons"

Fresh Attorney butter, churned every
morning, and delivered in LIB "Ward'
prints, at 45c. per lb. Also cottage CHEESE
sc. per ball T; buttermilk, Sc, per quart, and
sweet milk, sc, per quart.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-19
Now ODen.

Dr. II. H. Boveo takes pleasure in inform
ing his friends and the public that he
has removed to his new Bath Parlors (cx'
celled by none for beauty and convenience,
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-19
RAILROADS.
1881 THE GREAT 1881
PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE,
TO THE NORTH, WEST AND SOUTHWEST.
RAILROADS.

DOUBLE TRACK STEEL RAILS.
Splendid Scenery Magnificent Equipment
IN EFFECT MAY 10, 1881.
TRAINS LEAVE WASHINGTON, from depo
corner ofSixth and streets.
For Pittsburg and the West, 500 a. m. Daily with
Sleeping cars to Pttsburg and Chicago; 1890 n
m daily, with Sleeping cars from from Harrisburg
daily, with Palace Car to Pttsburs.
BALTIMORE POTOMAC RAILROAD,
For Canandaigua;, Rochester, Buffalo, Niagara
m. daily except Saturday with Palace car 10
fo' 1880 a. m. daily, except Sunday. ''-'
and 1915 1873 T p Limited Gxp % u Pullman
For Brooklyn n. " ali through trains connect
Jersey City with boats of Brooklyn Annex, AZ
Ing double ferrlase across New York city. - O'
For Philadepha, 500 a. m. 1920 q. M, 200, $40,
1000 and lois p. m; Limited Express, $50 a. m.
For Baltimore. $40, 500, $50, 1890 A. M, and zoo
420, 4i0, $40 $50, 1900 and l0.l5 p. m. on sun:
day, 500 1880 a. M, 100, $40 $50. 1000 and lois
For pope's Creek Line, $40 n. m. ard 4.lO p. M
daily, except Sunday.
cept Sunday.
ALEXANDRIA AND EREDERIoEsBUEs
WMAAi shIAdToN h p4h6HbNpNiA AND
For A Al 100 o29 and il;Sce. M. 40,
and l1:30 II. III. and p m.
For Richmond and the South 700 and lilo q. m.
rrans aa SRa dGa sSs%SR saag so
and 10 H. M, 1910 g. o, & 0.10 y. m. and II mid
night On Sunday at sos and 10 u. M, and
0.Oj u. m.
Tickets, Information, sleeping and parlor car nc
commodations can be procured at the Offices north
east corner of Thirteenth street and Pennsylvania
| avenue, and at the station, where orders can be
hotels and residences.
J;R WOOD; General Passenger Agent.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-19

LIE ROY sTUMPF,-On November II, at. st,
Johns Church, by the Rev. w. II. Brand, Rear
Admiral William u, lie Roy, United states Navy
and Mrs Mary u. Stumpt, of Maryland
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-19
IfXOu Want

n Dress Suit, go to Eiseman Bros corner
! Seventh and T..
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THE EVENING CRITIC.
ESTABLISHED AUGUST. 1865.
ADJUSTMENTS.
The National.

Quite n fine audience assembled at the
National Theatre last night to witness the
clever comedy of "The Brook" 1t was pre-
sented in the usual graceful style of the
Troubadours and enthusiastically received.
To-day's matinee and to-night's perform
ance VIII close the brilliant engagement of
this famous company.
The OperR-hOuse.
Patience" drew largely at the Opera,
house last evening. To-day the "Mascotte"
Will be given Mt the matinee, and this even.
ing the famous "Pinafore" with n grand
cast
The Theatre COmique
with its speciality artists continues great
favorito. The bill for next week Is uncx-
ccptionally fine.
Next Weeks usements.
Next week at the National the worldwide
favorites, Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Florence,
with u fine support, will open their weeks
engagement.
, At the Opera house, MY Motherin-Law -
Zone OF the greatest hits on the stnge) Will
be presented bya splendid company, anon g
which are w. j. Ferguson, John Dillon,
Henry Lee, Mrs. Germon, Miss Laura Don,
Nellie Mortimer and others of relative
merit.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-19
Durang.s Rheumatic Remedy

will cure any case of Rheumatism on the
face of the green earth. Sold by every live
druggist in Washington.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-11-19
The OperR-llOuse.
The Theatre Comiaue
Next weeks Amusements.

with It's specially artists continues great
favorito. The bill for next week Is uncx-
cpntiOnally finp
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-04-27

GRoToN.-Groton is In a state Of feverish ex-
element over well-founded rumors concerning
Webster whitehill and wife, who were married
about one year ago and are living in the north
part Of this town with his father, Mr. Peter White
HILL an old and much respected citizen nearly
eighty years old. The young pair became parents
of boy some four weeks ago. But the little
stranger on his arrival was not welcome; the
mother refused to give 1t its natural sustenance,
only giving II pap, when almost compelled to by
the nurse, who, by the way, was her aunt. Things
went on In this way for about two weeks, both
father and mother OF the little one indulging in
the remark that they hoped the child would die
or that they could give Il away Mt. Whitehill
tried several parties to take the child as gift;
tried to have his wifes father take the child. lie
refused, saying he would take the child and its
mother II he had got sick Of her, but would not
take the child alone advised him to go home and
take care of his family. This he would not do, SC
he made other arrangements. He went to Peacham
and got a quantity of strychnia at the drug store
came home and waited for favorable opportu
nifty and administered adose to the child. Shortly
after the child was taken with vomiting ant
spasms. This inhuman father looked on will
evident satisfaction and refused to call in the
neighbors go for doctor, or do anything for tn,
little one, saying 1t was OF no use as the chile
would die DR.. Blanchard Of Peacham, who hac
| been attending sick man in the same house, un
expectedly passed that way and called in abou
| the time the baby was taken sick. He saw tn,
child and gave his opinion that it had been poi
| soned, and mentioned strychnia as poison tina
would cause such symptoms, and rather gave on
| word to that effect. This alarmed Whitehill
who called the doctor to one side and said he haC
| given the child strychnia. He produced what HI
| had and gave 1t to the doctor and told him wher
| he got 1t. The doctor attended the child and ap
piled antidotes. The child is living yet but is no
well, and has fits This Is another case similar +
| that of Almon Meaker, and 1t is hoped that jus
tice will be served on this guilty man.. -. TIL
| Methodist Episcopal church will hold their Sc
| ciable at school house hall on Wednesday even
| ing May 4. All are invited Admission fee t.
the hall and supper, fifteen cents; the proceeds t.
| go to repair the parsonage.