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The Evening critic., 1881-07-29
writer.

THEY HAVE BEEN indulging in Teach
ers Convention in Cleveland. AS rule
teachers conventions fail to stir society to
its foundations, but Mr.. A. J. Kickoff, an
experienced hand, has thrown out an idea
which we clutch withavidity. Mr.. Kickoff
says, on the question Of grammar teaching
Its utility in training us to speak the Ian
guage with correctness and precision is
claimed by very few of those who advocate
its retention in all its magnificent proper
tions in the curriculum Of the elementary
schools. Taught at an age when the power
of abstract reasoning is yet very feeble, the
supposed exercise of reason 10 likely to be
only an exertion of the verbal memory.
At this period of life the interest which
may seem to be excited in this study, is
only fear of reproof or laudable ambi-
tion to stand well in class. That it is be-
yond the capacity of children in our ele-
mentary schools Is now allowed by most
authorities ON tho subject"
Too true. In the earlier days Of the Re
public, when great boys were thrown OF
their own resources, and before grammar
had become an art, we had some orators o
distinction but science has reduced III
down to the drcary possibilities of Con
gressionaI Record.
The Evening critic., 1881-07-29

Mr.. ODoNovAN Rosa is perfectly dis
gusted--indeed, absolutely amazed-that
anybody for one instant should connect him
in the remotest manner with those barrels
of cement. 1t is utterly nonsensical and
illogical for the readers of his paper, The
United Irishman, to recall that he printed
therein, under date Of May IA, the advice
that "each Land League club could take
one English ship under its protection, and
we would hail with delight the sinking or
blowing up of every ship carrying that
pirate flag" Whoever took this advice did
not follow the plan in all its clever details,
for he continued: "Do your work, but do
it discreetly. Don't involve the land you
love by blowing about what you are going
to do, or how you are going to do it but
when the deed is done, let it be untrace-
able, and let it be said, wise was he that did
did it," Somehow we can't say that, even
with all our admiration for the eloquent
writer.
The Evening critic., 1881-07-29
ton Herald says /:

On THE BEACH ut Rockaway the crowds
of excursionists are wiled away from listen
ing to the breakers roar by an unusual array
of very cheap and tawdry humbugs in the
shape of petty gambling diversions. One of
these, which seems especially Objectionable
as furnishing temptation to small boys, is
the old English game of Aunt Sally In
this pastime the whole amusement consists
in aiming with ball at wooden doll
When the figure is struck the successful
player receivesa n check emitting him to a
choice of cigar or glass of beer Five
cents is charged for three trials of skill, and
the low price and the nature Of the prizes
combine to make the game decidedly in.
furious to youthful minds, morals and man
nerS.
The Evening critic., 1881-07-29

we are treated to the following:
We do not in the least doubt that Mr.. Conk-
ling might. IL he chose, make n terrible ex-
posure of Halfbreed duplicity, greed and
corruption. But willho ever doitf He has
II bad habit of mysteriously foreshadowing
great things which never occur. He was
going to blast the conspiracy which re-
versed the verdict of the ballot boxes and
put Hayes In Mr.. Tildens office; but he
never did IL. He was Just about to tell the
whole story of the treaty of Mentor but we
have not got It yet. lie has been from the
beginning of the contest ut Albany on the
very eve of making disclosures which
would startlc the country, and reverse the
whole course of things; but nothing has
come of
This is cminently correct. The famous
Mr.. Conkling has been for number of
years past on the immediate eve of doing
something great. But we challenge any
male citizen in the United States TO point
out one single national measure where he
has figured as hero. His name is not iden-
titled with any legislation calculated to en-
balm his patriotism in the hearts of a Crate
full people. There are numerous slurs fly
ing around the country against his sue
cessor, Mr.. Lapham. The latter Is not a
brilliant man. but il will require all his
faculties to do less for the United States
than Roscoe Conkling.
The Evening critic., 1881-07-29

"DAN SHALL JUDGE HIS PEOPLE," was
the scriptural prophecy, and the words come
again into service as a test question in cole
Virginny," where it is to be matter OF
'live or die" whether tho people of Dan
vile will have the pluck and tho pcrsever-
ance to avail themselves of the Dan river
and by energy and courage seize upon its
latent powers, and by subjecting it to their
uses, at one bold stroke place themselves in
the condition to become in the near future
manufacturing community, instead Of
negotiating along as mere agricultural peo
ple
The Evening critic., 1881-07-29

IT Is ALWAYS CHEERFUL to get even a
CLEAN of truth from the New York Sun, and
large prize is offered to any American who
can swear that what the Sun says one day
will not be contradicted by what it says the
next 1t has been sort of quiet amuse-
ment to watch the profound interest taken
by this paper in the career of one Conkling.
At times the Sun has degenerated to the
level of theatre programme in putting the
claims Sf this peacock. Defeat brings u TO-
The Evening critic., 1881-07-29

Indianapolis Journal.
on Thursday last fue in the residence
of ohm Osborne, of Raymond township,
Illinois, was struck by lightning. The
charge separated and passed in Mt n win
dow. killing n little son and daughter. An
other daughter of Mr.. Osbornes was
picked up bodily. and carried through q
window mt which she was sitting, and
thrown several feet in the air, landing
quite distance from the house, and,
strange to say, she was not hurt In the
least. Mr.. Osborne and an employee were
lying on the floor asleep. Both received
severe shocks. A silver watch lying on
the floor was melted, and pieces of IL were
barn in the vicinity was struck ut the same
time. and, with its contents, was destroyed
by fire,
The Evening critic., 1881-07-29

THERE Is certain moral force diffused
among the community, which cannot be
measured by mechanical lift, and which,
although of immense weight, stands forever
classed among the great imponderables. A
new field for its excrtion, swift and sure, is
opened by those men who can transmute
the bulletins from the White House by their
heartless necromancy into bulls and bears
for the stock market.
The Evening critic., 1881-07-29
NE und Und Exner,ence

At an evening party II lady was called
again my tuneful lyre.n Her husband was
observed to dodge suddenly, and start hur-
riedly from the room, remarking: mot II
out OF me at hQ1ne, and I stand II like a
man, but when she threatens to hit me in a
strange house, and calls me liar before u
whole crowd, "I'll run as long as have q
spark of manhood leftn
The Evening critic., 1881-07-29

A MOST UNDESIRABLE CLASS of immi-
grants have been affecting Hoboken to such
al extent that the common council feels
itself compelled, in defense of the inhabit-
ants, to order that the officers of steamship
shall bring no more mattresses
into port from the second and third-class
and have also made it a
crime, punishable by fine and imprisonment,
to trade in such articles within the limit S
nf tha pity
The Evening critic., 1881-07-29

THEY ARE coNTEsTING the will Of John
Burnside, the wealthy sugar planter ofNew
Orleans. He left eight million dollars.
How much will be divided when the law
yers have settled the case depends entirely
on the endurance of the estate.
The Evening critic., 1881-07-29

THE German peasant was once forced to
content his hunger upon the black bread of
his district as the cheapest food he could
obtain, considering wheaton loaves as the
luxury of the wealthy. Recently from the
failure of therye crop, and from the unusual
supply of wheat imported from the United
States, the poor Prussan peasant dimes
every day upon fine white bread, which is
now little cheaper to him than the poor
product of his native fields.
The Evening critic., 1881-07-29

THE SUFFERING AND SILENT sToRK has
at last been forced into lament. 1t has
burst. into melodious plant bemoaning it.
self as ever bounded by the decoration, y
and being tortured by every invented
stitch of enraged cruelty. Inundated on
the shrine of art, it will still willingly
stand as the victim of the craze, but it begs
only to be permitted to stand occasionally
on both legs.
The Evening critic., 1881-07-29

WE DON'T BELIEVE that the Irish Land
League sent the dynamite to blow up the
British navy. They sent James Redpat h
on the same ship, and it is moral cer-
tainty that the dynamite was designed for
his personal benefit.
The Evening critic., 1881-07-29

A COMFORTABLE but fiuctuating income
can be earned in New York by riding in
the street stages and politely assisting the
ladies to place their fares in the box. By
substituting ON occasion thrce-cent piece
for dime and similar clever contrivances,
man confesses that he has made steady
living for the last six months, his profits
varying from eighty cents to SO day
The Evening critic., 1881-07-29

"MIoHIGAN is going to send six companies
of militia to represent the State at York
town next October. The sum of 1000 has
been appropriated 10 defray the expenses;
and that VIII be ample. 1t is to be regretted
that the prospect of Kentuckys military
representation Mt the notable centennial Is
Obscured through lack of the necessary
funds."-C0urier.Jou
You can be represented by proxy at les;
expense. About one thousand dollars
worth of your sour-mash would reconcile
things
The Evening critic., 1881-07-29

TRENTON, Nj, has been going to pot in
n most profitable manner. She has in
active service twenty-nine potteries, EN-.
ploying nearly three thousand persons, and
the aggregate annual product of their man
ufactures is stated at two and a-half mil
lion dollars
The Evening critic., 1881-07-29

THE GREATEST DANGER in President
Garfcld's case at present, is that as soon as
he is sufficiently convalescent to read, some
friend will send him specimen samples Of
the poetry written to him. The relapse
would be necessarily fatal.
The Evening critic., 1881-07-29

A LIBERAL REWARD will be paid for the
discovery of the whereabouts of Me-too-
Platt. He strayod away from home some
time ago, and has not been heard from since.
He is wanted for exhibition purposes.
The Evening critic., 1881-07-29

AND NOW THE Utica Herald denies tho
statement made by the Inter- Ocean that Mr..
Schurz refused to speak in that town for
the Republican party unless he was paid in
advance. This may be, but the Herald
should let us know how many times Mr..
Schurz has thus deyiated from his rule
The Evening critic., 1881-07-29

THE REFoRMERs of Akyab, in Burmah,
works, for they have made for
NAL proposal to the government to make
up by private contribution the loss of reve-
nue. that may ensue upon the abolition of
the trade in opium, the eating of this dru G
being the favoritc dissipation of that coun-
The Evening critic., 1881-07-29

HosTILITrEs appear to have commenced
between Ashmead Bartlett and his giddy
young wife. Mr.. b. took $73 out of his
pocket the other day too buy sword.
The Evening critic., 1881-07-29

WHILE THE GREAT AND CORY and re-
forming Mr.. Dawes is issuing bulletins
about the condition of the Civil Service, he
might spare few minutes to mako brief
report on the state Of morals in Massa-
chusetts. 1t is customary to regard this
important State as the abode of purity and
"sch," but we observe with pain that
"plantation manners" have found their
way into Boston journalism. The Herald
has called the Trapeller a mean liar, and the
Trarelier responds in the conventional
you're another" Anything in the nature
of duel in New England would strike the
country with about the same force as an
opera overture at first funeral, and
hence We hope to be spared the sad spec
tacle. 1t has even gone so far that great
fears are entertained of blood. for the Bos
ton Herald says:
"WB do not want bloodshed; we desire
to have the superiority of the pen TO the
| sword maintained, and we trust that the
| Herald will decline to choose any Other
weapon. Meanwhile the police should keep
Il sharp lookout for any suspicious move
| mentS on the part of Colonel Worthington
and Colonel Pulsifer."
No doubt Mr. Pulsifer and Colonel Worth
ington are very deserving gentlemen, and
would shudder, like most New Englanders
in the vicinity of gore. But great futur,
is here held out to these two gentlemen
One first-class duel, planned and executed
in Now England, and within speaking dis
tancc of Faneuil Hall, would do more thar
any one thing to coment the country an(
break up the solid South.
The Evening critic., 1881-07-29
Which, Caxitx9


Cincinnati COmmercIaI.
Ex-senator ConlSling called at the White
House yesterday. lie appears to be really
solicitous about the Presidents pus cavity
@ard TO he vaeoncv on ~ ,nle., go -. ~
The Evening critic., 1881-07-29
FRIDAY, JULY ao, 1881.

THERE Is A Dublin artist who is so ac-
curatc in his painting of horses that the
great racers are sitting to him for their por-
traits
The Evening critic., 1881-07-29
signs of the Times.

Philadelphia ChrOnIcIe-HeraId
When you see II young man sitting beside
n much "bangedr or frizzled young lady in
II railroad car, or Il theatre, and his arm
sort of instinctivcly crawls around the top
of her seat in close proximity to her dollar.
store necklace and back hair, you may feel
assured that he is not her brother. And the
chances nrc less than one in IL hundred
that they are not married.
The Evening critic., 1881-07-29

NOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-33 ACRES OF
~ very fine land, 20 acres of which is bottom
by fine dwelling Of II rooms, with Il wide porch
on three sides, surrounded by shade trees and
house OF rooms, barn and stable for is COWS and
horses hen house, Ice house and other out build
miles northeast from the city, on a fine road,
Within 30 minutes ride Of the city, adapted for q
or exchanged for city property or cash. Apply 10
W. IL. MAIN d BROS, st. Charles Hotel, cor.
The Evening critic., 1881-07-29
Fashion Item.

Baltimore American.
Tassels are worn on cornstalks.
The Evening critic., 1881-07-29

nor SALE-THE CHOICE STOCK OF GRO
a cerles and fixtures In the flrst-class stand.
corner Tenth and streets northwest IIl-bealth
tne m cause OF closing business VIII be closed out
~ auction about August /, If not Mt private sale
fuIG
The Evening critic., 1881-07-29

- 100 feet on boulevard st. and $50 feet on Wood
s1 eS between pei two railroads fronts on one i'm
building Is quite large and is Intended for the
svS, s.4Srage OF carriages; also, blacksmith and
ings for bazar and stables; population 6O0o prom
erty insured for 5000. VIM. II. MAIN d BR0
The Evening critic., 1881-07-29
Rough on the Ministers.

Rough on the Ministers.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
GOV. Foster has prccipitated question
of veracity between himself and several
Methodist ministers.
Fashion Item.
The Evening critic., 1881-07-29

Nor SALE-A BEAUTIFUL RESIDENCE
In any OF the Government departments, desiring to
SMnor Swm rurai m nome where property is yearly en-
splendid road This property is elevated on rich,
rtng rt2iling land, watered by springs and running
ana surrounding country, and within less than one
mile y ne rom the Metropolitan Branch and Baltimore
one one beautiful mansion Of II rooms exclusive of
we p9sement), surrounded by choice fruits of va
tious th KINGS, shrubbery and flowers and water in
tne mansion and In the house. For further infor-
mat3h apply 70 w. III. Main Bros, ST. Charles
notei, n corner Third street and Pennsylvania ave-
~ I'o'.nMebt, Jyl2-tf
The Evening critic., 1881-07-29

LNOR SALE-New and secondhand coupes,
~ complexities, landaus, landaulettes coupe rock.
gies, village carts, surreys, DC All work war.
ranted to be as represented. PRICES LOW.
The Evening critic., 1881-07-29

EOR SALE = EIGHT ACRES OF LAND
4 within Ia miles of Vineand, N. j.; improved
by one anda-half story beautiful cottage Of nine
rooms; built under the supervision of the
owner, wltout regard to cost with large barn,
proved style; water in both dwelling and out
hS9uses; land rlchi choice fruits the furniture is
house; q great bargain. Apply to W. Ii. Main &
ave. " " i,rtf
The Evening critic., 1881-07-29

NOR SA LE-Farm of ninety acres, near Wash.
I ington, suited to gardening, dairying or farm
ing Will be sold at very little more than half its
value; owner, not being farmer, has no use for
1t. Apply at 22l u st. w. ma4-tf
The Evening critic., 1881-07-29

EOR SALE-THE STOCK AND FIXTURES
~ ~ ofa Plumbing Establishment Inquire at No.
702 street n. w. ivotf
The Evening critic., 1881-07-29

NOR SA LEGAL and see our list of property for
n sale. JOHN SHERMAN d CO., st. Cloud
Building. fe7-tf
The Evening critic., 1881-07-29

TNOR SALE : A CINCINNATI CYLINDER
- Press; will print sheet Ax3s Address or
apply at CRITIC office. 5ll Ninth street. je2i
, 1881-06-14

IT is believed III Washington that United
States MarslIal Dudley, Of InIlana, will be
appointed to succeed Gen. Williamson as
Commissioner of the General Land Office.
1t is also understood that ex-senator Spencer,
Of Alabama, will be appointed Ftrst-Asstst-
mt Postmaster General as soon rs the star
route trials are over. Gen. Tyner las re-
aucsted that lie bs allowed to retain the 20.
sitlon until then. in order that 1t May appear
u,at the President aud Cabinet officers do nut
believe that he l,as lad anything to do with
thu crookc.lncss III Drady's division of the
Department.
, 1881-06-14

IT now appeArs tint the 800 men who were
secn approaching the Liverpool Jail. In
which were confined .3{ckeyits and Roberts,
the alleged would.be "bluwers-up" Of tile
liverpool Town-ilaEI. were mot Intent on the
liberation Of either prisoner, but were merely
going to sec II prixehgilt. The attempt t.,
blow up the talt seems to have set England
wild, Kumors OF Fcninn plots anil stories Of
intended lMassacres and outrnges arc being
intlustrfousty circulated, ami obtain ready
credencc Throughout Great Britain.
, 1881-06-14
He Then Fled from the Briber, a
Distance Of Over Six
Feet,
He Had at This Time Thoroughly Mado
Up His Mind Not to Sell Ills
Vote.
He Got His Ideas Of Bribery from " Hear
Ing His Wife Read English
History"
THE VOTE.
At5SESTEE3,


9ptetal Dtspafsa ia 7hs Chicago Tribune.
ALBANY, n. T., June 13.-The number In
attendance at the session Of tile joint Con-
vention to-day was tile smallest since tie bal
loting commenced. Nlnety-nine votes wero
cnst, tile only changes being ore from Cor
nell to Rogers and one from 1loKcrs to Cor
nell. Most OF those absent were patsed. To
prevent this practice, which is extensively
adopted every Saturday and Monday. resolu-
tons were introduced providing tint ND pairs
should be allowed OH the part Of tho hlein-
hers, and TINT the only case when any inen,-
bcr shall be excused from voting bc when tho
nlenber has been excused OIL leave. OF nh
sence by the Sanate or Assc1nblp. These res
olutlons will be voted On tomorrow, when
they will probably pass, 1tis expected TINT
with n full Convention every day Ill tlie week
mn election will be secured much sooner.
THE ADMINISTRATION SHE
held their usual conference this evening, but
nothing new, Inns been developed. M gains
though II Is reported tlat Assemblyman
for Co,,klne aud l'Iatt, has decided to yield
IT, the strongly expressed wishes nf hfs c0il-
stItuents. atid will desert the Bucks on Tues
day o., Wednesday. and voto for Depsw an4
llnistrution side Itas begun Efforts to cnncell.
trate on 4 candidate for the short term. a1la
tiiat either Wheeler or Rogers will be run up
aboye Conklng Oil Wednesday.
IN JOINT CONVENTION.
1bth4 tpt,tern .4lsoeiat<d Prtss,
ALBANY. June 13.-Tle Joint Convention
met at noon, Lieut. Gov. l1uskims presiding.
nnd proceeded to yote for tho vacancy caused
BY the resignation Of Senator CouklinK.
Tie Senate voted III follows:
, 1881-06-14

Mn. PA1,SEi.r. stated Inst evening in the
lio,lse of to,,u'nns that he would not be i
party to tho ubstrnetfan of the Irish Land
bill; that. tlougl, lie did not believe In the
nlcasure, lie must recognize the fact that
Mr.. Gladstone In bringing It forward had ut.
tunpted Il glRantic task, anil TINT he would
not nllI to It.
, 1881-06-14

lIEn physicians having decided that Mrs.
Edwin Dgoth's condition requires 1Gr I'M
mediate removal home, 1Ier husband has
been obliged to cancel oil his English e1,-
gagenlnlits. Mr.. Booth, with his wife, will
leave England immediately.
, 1881-06-14

1r Is understood that the court-martia1 in
the Whitaker case has agreed on II verdict,
which will lie made public officially In day
or two. The cn,rt, 1t is believed, hns decided
t" report Whitaker guilty, and TO- recoin-
mend llis prt,t,1t dismissal.
, 1881-06-14

By the premature explosion Of blast In
tho liudsu, Mine 1T Plymouth. pa., yester-
day. Michael C0llolly WIS klIled, Patrick
burke w.s seriously injured, and JOHN
Hawkins lad lc9 hrolscn. Two men
named Flannagan and McDermott were
drowned by tl.e upsettlng Ut Il boat uear
kemhlc, III. Five men were scaldetl by MI
explosion on tile wrccking 8teumer baker
near NorfUik, En.
, 1881-06-14

TIE strlke OF tie working brewers Il. New
York City all4 vicinity tas h.y1, au lgno-
mtnous fa!luru. Nearly nll thu brewertes arc
In ful! operation. mcn having bccn readily
obtained to take tho place Of the strikers.
Many OF the old employees, having severed
ulaIr connection With tbs Union, are NOW
, 1881-06-14

Tue ltey. Eslgar ]. u0atlspeed. who was
for ten years pastor Of the becund Hapt!st
Church In this city, assd who for tho last ten
years has been President Of tho Neuedlct H.
stitute Ut Columbia, i. T., died III that city
yesterday after luMg alMl painful sIckness.
Ilo wis in lila 4sttl year. Mr. George Ar
mour. one Ut the .IHost prominent business
mel. of Chicago, died at brighton. England,
last Sunday oYentME. =
, 1881-06-14
Gbe Grfh111te.

. TO Isr<9n, u.'tt''e to ptrrhan e'ptts " TIN
CHlcAH, TnlHCNE 1T Helet .lutacftA and III fttR-
tr1H t,uf1a EhtFe Chfedg0 idiErs art &ad tcM c0n-
Jtra 1.seor ~ re.rttv the }dc&s to u 0Bsce, 0ic-
tnU }nti 1s1f'ic'.ints. e,
, 1881-06-14

IoltS 7. llowAHp. Of burlington, VT. has
eiren ss;aD.0oJ tn en,l0w Howard Professor
slip nf Natural History III the University Ut
EprulDIIt,
, 1881-06-14

FAIR weather mid stationary or higher
temperature fur tllts regt.,t to-day.
, 1881-06-14
.SfJ.}fIT|tTf L'LOI'I{FNG,
Il 1O4 & LOG
MADISON.ST
Just write those numbers down on the
Tablet Of your Memory, then whcs, you want
SUMMER
APPAREL

Without Nonsense, Suits without Corner
Rents added, Busters and White Vests
without being shocked by Extravagant
Profits, Boys Outfits Of Matchlcss Bcauty,
and always at the Under Price, you'll re-
member ous location, and that
, 1881-06-14
C0NKLING.

~ ~ ~+S -AtA- dAAAsA<1 MI
Yesterdays Ballots: Conk-4
ling 24, Wheeler Is,
Platt 2l. Depew SO.
Progress Of the Inquiry as to
Where the Bradley Bribe
Came From.
The Salient Points in Brad
ley's Previous Career
Brought Forward.
His Operations in the South, His
Lawsuits, and His Boarding
The Painful and Gradual Opera
ton of Making Up His
Mind"
he Did Not Answer the Briber in an
Angry Tone, but Labored
with Him.
He Then Fled from the Briber, a
Distance Of Over Six
Feet.
He Had at This Time Thoroughly Mado
Up His Mind Not to Sell Ills
Vote.
He Got His Ideas of Bribery from Hear
!; ing His Wife Read English
History"
, 1881-06-14
VerV Lowest Prices!

For the articles furnished, ought
to induce every judicious pur-
chaser to investigate the natural
advantages which only a large
trade like ours can afford to offer.