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The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-08-01
The odds Were Not SO GREAT.

NIINIIIN tOTSIIIUIIOIIs
The last census is full of the names ofpeople
who have been wounded In places that will
compare favorably with the spot where the
President was shot These people, how
ever, had fewer doctors, and their recovery
was rapid. They were also free from any
aVmptOms of GRIMM
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-08-01
To be Regretted.

CINCINNATI Enquirer.
An esteemed contemporary wants to
know If the Indians have got Tommy
Nlchol We greatly fear they have not.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-08-01

81. Paul Dispatch
GOV. Cullom Is surveying your Uncle
David Davis seat in the Senate.
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T. ONE of the saddest cases of mistaken
identity has just come to light. certain
Wisconsin regiment, when our country was
threatened with dissolution, caught an
eagle and bore him proudly to the front
"Old Abe" became historic. His command
ing form could always be relied on to appear
wherever the shot flew thickest and danger
reared her repulsive head. After tempest
uous career on the bloody field he was
carried home in triumph and provided with
q diamond studded roost in the State House.
Too much could not be done for him. Every
few days town meetings would be held to
pass resolutions providing for the material
comfort of Old Abe. He lived like a Syba-
rite on bed of rose leaves and enjoyed the
finest bill of fare Wisconsin could produce
AT the time of the Centennial he was carted
to Philadelphia in a palace car and bossed
the portors around like millionaire. In
fact, he liped. Unfortunately, he also died,
much like other things that have
lived. Fame could not protect him
from the shafts of death. He was gathered
to his foremothers about two weeks ago,
and it was not discovered until that melan-
choly event had takon place that sod
Abe . had been travelling under an assumed
name all this time. He turned out to be
she. In consideration of tho license ac-
corded this proud bird, under a misapprc-
hensio as to his sex, we trust the Woman's
Rights cause will brace up and confront the
future with hope. Susan Anthony and
Anna Dickinson run the same risk as Old
Abe" every day. 1t is impossible in this
broad land TO tell where she lightning OF
popular favor will strike.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-08-01

WE ARE INDEBTED to the Philadelphia
Star for the information that, notwith-
standing all the researches and observations
of ichthyologists, no man Of them has yet
been able to tell to a positive, or even an
approximate, certainty where the home Of
the shad, the blue-fsh, the mackerel and the
salmon is in the winter season. 1t is known
that these fish go south as the cold weather
comes on, but in what waters they spend
their winters is a point yet to be deter
mined.
Why subject these delicate favorites to
the hardships of science? We hear that
the Fish Commission proposes, with the
aid of the new steamer now being built for
its use, to make investigations bearing upon
the subject. If these piscatorial beauties
bob up serenely on schedule time in the
spring they should be allowed to winter at
any watering-place they prefer. They
might resign if pushed to the wall.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-08-01

L,OR SALE-THE CHOICE STOCK OF GRO
IL cerles and fixtures In the frst-class stand.
corner Tenth and streets northwest. Illhealtb
the cause of closing business VIII be closed out
at auction. about August !, If not at private sale
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The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-08-01
WANTED---HELP.

WTANTED-GOoD WHITE GIRL TO COOK.
w wash and from also, one to nurse. Apply
Mt 40 Eleventh vt. r. e. aiil.jt
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-19
VOL. xLIx

Police of the city of Hartford, Gershom B. Habben having declined to accept the posi- tion. Mfr Walker is Republican, q mem Der of the Board of Aldermen and fl years old. For some years he has been an ac- countant at Colts armory. He was Coun- cilman in 1872 and 1876, and he has been an Alderman for some years. He has no police experience.
 Mrs. Mckay, of willimantic, who was bit ten by a dog ten years ago, has been attacked by hydrophobia. x
 Rev. Dennis Desmond, of Middletown, who has been seriously ill with peritonitis, is convalescent.
 Mir. Martin Connor, late part proprietor of the McDonough House, Middletown, left last week for Cork, Ireland, where he as- sumes charge of large hotel.
 Miss Emma Scranton, of the corps of in- structors for some time past at the famous South street seminary, Pittsfeld, Mass, re- turned Saturday on visit for the holidays to her home in Madison.
 Blaise Soules, who has been the general freight agent of the Naugatuck railroad for about twenty years, will probably soon retire from that position.
 John Gallup, of Brooklyn, Windham coun- ty, committed suicide Friday by shooting himself. He was formerly president of the Windham National bank, and for long time suffered from paralysis.
 James F. Parsons and wife celebrated at their residence, 60 Bishop street, Friday night, the seventh (wooden) anniversary of their wedding Many friends were present and numerous gifts were presented.
 Color Sergeant Robert Walker, of the Light Guard of this city, will probably re- main through the winter at Glen Cove Springs, Florida, where he is building several houses for New Haven man.
 Among those ordained to the priesthood in St. Mary's Seminary, Baltimore, last Satur- day, was Rev. James H. O'Donnell, of this city. Father O'Donnsll has host of friends in this city who will extend him congratula- tions for the sacred dignity conferred upon him.
 Mrs. White, the aged and beloved mother of MT. Michael White, lies critically i'll at the residence of her son, No. 62 Asylum street. Mrs. White while visiting 8 sick friend about three weeks ago, took heavy cold which finally prostrated her, and al though the best of medical care has minis tered to her wants, she has day by day failed, and her life is now despaired of. Mir. White has the sympathy of many friends.
 Johnson Walker, who was severely injure at the Dickerman fire, is able to be out again.
 Names talked of for the vacant captaincy of the Sarsfield Guard are: Major J. H. O'Keefe, an ex-deputy sheriff, now constable and one of the originators of the company; J. J. Ken nedy and Timothy Callahan, clerk of the Pro- bate Court. For first lieutenant, E. '. Lynn, M. F. Donahue and John Garrity.
 Charles Sanford's new house on Washing ton avenue, Golden Hill, Bridgeport, will not be completed, even with hard work, for at least four months to come. Kenny < Phelps of this city are the builders and Brown & Stillson the architects. It will cost about $15,O ,OOO. The architecture is of the Grecian order.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-19
Tennnerance nfeettng.

A temperance meeting was held in the Howard Avenue church last evening. After the usual opening exercises, which were con- ducted by Mr. Teller, Sylvanus Butler was introduced and made a half-hour address on the Bible view of temperance, which to the speaker appeared to be total abstinence from the use of all intoxicating liquors. He thought as the church was the light of the world the life of Christians should be in &C., cordance with Bible teachings in regard to totaI abstinence. He thought intemperance
 uas the great barrier to the advancement of Christianity and referred in graphic man
 ner to the moderate use of alco- hol;c liouors in Christian fam ilies and asked those present
 to use their influence to suppress the terrible
 evil. In referring to the good gifts of God
 fine sneaker said that he could not find that
 God ever created alcohol in any form, tnere- fore we were under no obligations to use
 alcoholic wines in any form. This concerns
 each individual. and we should decide upon our own responsibility, guided by the great q Am.n MT. Butler was followed by William A. Lin coin. who in his remarks thought there was naad of a nubIic sentiment to .sback" up the cause of total abstinence. If this was done a nrohibitory law could be enforced. He nr1ed teaching total abstinence In Sunday schools and at home, believing that teaching the young was the best method to lnculcate and propagate temperance principles.
 After remarks by Rev. MT. Teller the meeting closed with the benediotion.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-19
Death of Q Young Artist.

The funeral of MT. John J. Brennan, a graduate of the Art School, took place yester- day from his home on Adeline street. De- ceased was young artist of ability and promise and tender regard is cherished for him by his associates in the school. He leaves many friends who will mourn his loss. He took full course of three years at the Art School and was pursuing post graduate course when his health began to fail about six months ago, consumptive tendencies man. ifestine themselves. He was able to ride out until two weeks before his death. He early eyinced passion for art, which his parents fostered and aided. They mourn the loss of a dutifuI son. Deceased was possessed of very aniable qualities, modest, retiring. a true friend and interesting companion. He was devoting himself specially to landscape painting, for which he evinced decided talent
 Several of his productions were purchased by resident of Bridgeport, MT. Kellen, and are among his art collections. Three brothers and two sisters are also called to mourn in this bereavement. Deceased's age was 25 wears and 10 months. He was born in Stan- ford, but most of his life was spent in this oitv
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-19
Wasf Hnvan.

Rev. B. F. Kidder, pastor of the M. E. church, Twas married last Tuesday, in Spring field, Mass, to Miss Jeanette Graves, of Flor ence, Mass, ,and his congregation and friends gave him and his bride a reception at the res- idence of MT. Harris Flames, on First avenue, Wednesday evening. There were between seventy and eighty in attendance It being a stormy night kept great many away. Re treatments were served during the evening, and the party had very social time. MT. Kidder has worked hard for the interest of the church, and has succeeded in raising enough money to pay the debt and to finish the church, which work is being rapidly done.
 The Young Peoples Aid society are hard at work arranging for fair and festival next Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. They will have a variety of fancy and useful articles on sale and an old fashioned New England sup per will be served, the tables to be waited upon by young ladies and gents dressed in Eye olden style" The early supper will also be served on Wednesday and Saturday, and there will be singing and other attractions on both evenings. The small fee of 15 cents admission will be charged and it is hoped that it will be a fine success, as the proceeds are for fhe church
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-19
PENNSYLVANIA.

Heavy Verdict Against the Mutual Life.
 PHMADELPH1A, Dec. 18.-In the case of Me. gargee agt. the Mutual Life Insurance com. pany of New York the jury returned a yer. dict for the plaintiff in the sum of $16, ,s75.1S. In this case it was claimed by the company that Megargee failed to pay his premium on the day it was due. but two days later of. fered it to the company, which refused to ac. cept it. Megargee then began suit to com pei the company to restore his policy for SIC. .000, and pending the action he died. The widow continued the suit and the jury has awarded her the full amount claimed, with inkayast
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-19
Kansas.
A Terrible Shooting AMray-Two Mem
 Killed.


 A Terrible Shooting Anray-Two Mem
 Killed.
 CALDWELL, Dec. 18.-A terrible shooting afray occurred in this city yesterday after noon, resulting in the death of Michael Meagher, formerly Mayor of this city, and George Speer, gambler. Particulars ean- not be obtained in the general excitement that prevails, but it seems that Friday night and yesterday morning party of cowboys, named respectively Sherman, alias Talbot !; Jim Martin, Bob Munsing and Bob Bigtree, with George Sharpe and man named Lowe, were drinking and carousing. At about o'clock yesterday morning they began to show disposition to raise a disturbance, and as preliminary move George Speer shot of his revolver into the sidewalk on the main street. Through the efforts of the police the disturbance was suppressed and as pre- caution additional men were put on, among them Michael Meagher. About l o'clock the cowboys began to shoot indiseriminately Talbot shot Meagher from the rear of 8 band building, killing him instantly. The citizens turned out with such guns as they could get hold of, and attempted to take the party, who in the meantime had proceeded to Q livery stable in the north part of the town, compelled the man in attendance to give them horses, and mounted and started of. Speer attempted to saddle horse near the red light dance house, and while doing SC was shot by one of the citizens. The others struck of in the direction of HunneweIl, and about two miles east struck south for the In. dian Territory. A party Of citizens started after them, and at last accounts were within
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-19
New York Produce Market.

NEW YORK. Dec IT. FLOUR-Dull; sales 0,5o0 barrels; State $4 20a
 ssO0 ohio s 25aSs25; Western, S4 20aSs26; South ern, $5. .75a$8. S7K. WHEAT-kaAc lower and heavy; fair specula-
 tive trading sales 900 bushels Mo- Red for Jan
 uary, S141as14l; 424 coo bushels do. for February, 1.44as1441; 72,000 bushels do for March, sl46Aa $1.46H. CORN-1a%c lower; mixed Western for spot 67a 69xc.; do. for futures, 6S9a7415c; sales 35O,oOo bushels. oATs-Lower; State, 49a54c. Western 4sa5Sc
 sales 140,000 bushels, including No. for January, 491{c; do. for February, 4916a50c. BEEF-Quiet. PORK-Dun spot new mess SIS o0a$1s. .25 old do. 17O0as17. .25. LARD-21<a5c- lower; steam rendered, $11.1214. BUTTER-Unchanged; Western, 12a40c.; State, IS a40c. SUGAR-Fairly active. MOLASSES-Quiet. PETR0LEUM-Dull RICE-Steady COFFEE-DuI. FREIGHTS-Steady. SPIRITS OF TURPENTINE-Firm. ROSIN-Steady. TALL0W-Firm.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-19
NEW YORK.
Graveyard Insurance.

WfhVeyard Insura ance.
 BUFFALO, Dec. 1S.-Dr. Henry E. Colton one of the conspirators of graveyard insur. ance fame, was again arrested yesterday on another charge of false pretences. He is al leged to have conspired to forge the,name of John Chaser to an application for insurance in the Rochester Mutual Aid and Accident as. sociation and to have made false certificate of medical examination of Chaser, an old man now in the last stages of consumption. Chaser had no knowledge of any insurance on his life, and it is supposed that the benefit was to be divided between Colton and c. A. Thomas, the local agent of the company, when the old man died. Thomas is also un. der indictment.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-19
THE SOUTH.
Georgia.
A Colored Brute's Fate.

ColOred Brute's Fate.
 ATLANTA, Dec. 1s.-On Monday night Dave Bumpers, colored, eighteen years old, entered the house of Mrs. Driscoll at Ath- ems, Ga.. during the absence of her husband, and assaulted her in a brutal manner. The miscreant was captured Friday night while asleep in 8 cotton house. He was tried and sent to jail. A mob, however, took him from the officers who had him in charge, and hanged him to an oak tree with blow line till he was dead
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-19

sight of the four fleeing cowboys It is ike- ly that they will be taken, and if brought back alive nothing will save them from being lynched- The excitement here is ntense, and the present disposition is to make the aiders and abettors of the murderous gang pull out from this neighborhood.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-19
dNants.
ROARnERS WANTED.

BOAhDERS WANTED. TWO gentlemen can find good Board and iii pleasant Rooms, terms reasonable, by applying 4IN at iel9 4t+ Al ELM STREET.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-19
Personal.

John Flattery, who was so terribly burned at Andrew Co.'s rendering establishment Friday. is comfortable at the hospital and bids fair to recover William Cooney, whose leg was amputated, and Andrew Leon ard. injured at the wire works, are smprov- ing.
 Samuel Walker has been elected Snlef q
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-19
THE WEST.
Illinois.
The BeantIful Blonde i'm Jail.

The Beaut1fu1 8lomde In Jail.
 CHICAGO, Dec. 1S.-The celebrated blonde beauty, Marie Moneke from Germany, has finally been incarcerated in the county jail to serve out her sentence for larceny, despite her eloquent tears and pathetic applications. Her request that grand piano be placed in the corridor at the jail was refused by the jailer, who remarked that other inmates of the prison were stnot up to the classical mu- sic racket. ?" Letters and cablegram have been sent her father to come at once to her relief
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-19
THE OLD WORLD.
Austria.
The Ring Thaat.r ]

The Ring Theater Fire.
 VIENNA, Dec. 18.-Oficial returns show 7s4 bodies lost by the Ring theater fire. All the theaters have had but very meagre audi ences since the disaster. An order has been issued forbidding two performances on the same day in the same theater
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-19
NEW DOMINION.

Fathers Unhappy Accident.
 ST JOHN, N. B., Dec. 1s.-Michael Creigh- ton accidentally shot his four-year-old son yesterday at Sussex. He was preparing to fire at wild goose when the gun slipped and blew off the top of his sons head, scattering his brains in every direction.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-19
Shot in a Drunken Row.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1S.-During drunken row this morning between laborers at Forty first street and Tenth avenue Patrick Lynch, an ex-convict, shot James Maher in the abdo- men, lnhicting wound from which he died soon after. Lynch was arrested
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-19
A Rig Blaze In Albany.

ALBANY. N. T., Dec. 18-Fire broke out at o'clock this afternoon in the large double building on Broad
 way owned by J. Leonard, occupied by Herrick < Freeman, boot and shoe jobbers. and Shoemaker Co., shoe manufacturers. Loss s100,000. covered by insurance. Two drenen were seriously injured by falling ladder, having leg broke and injured in
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-19
Hone For the Bath City Abandoned.

NEW YORK, Dec. 18.-The steamship Adri- atic of the White Star line arrived yesterday and reported that she passed Bristol City line steamship, between Cable Island and Nantucket, bound west. It was hoped that the vessel would prove to be the Bath City, now thirty-seven days out. Inquiry at the office of Arkell & Co.,, 11S Pearl street, elicited that the vessel is in all probability the Brooklyn City, which is due to-day. Members of the firm said that they believe the Bath City to be lost.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-19
FIRE RECORD.
A Charter Oak Building Destroyed.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1S.-Fire broke out about o'clock last evening the ive-story iron front building, No 452 Broadway occupied by s ". Wallach, dealer in stationery and fancy goods, and Bessar Brothers < Co.,, manufacturers of mems and youths clothing The fire at one time threatened to be very serious, and general alarm was sounded. The fire got under control, however, though the loss by fire and water considerable the sub-eellar, where valua- bic stock was stored being completely flooded it
 was here the fire ragged the fereest Messrs. Wallach place their loss at s2o000O, which there is in surancc of $165 000- The officials place the total loss at 0oo giving the Messrs Wallach coo age to the building which is owned by the Charter Oak Lie Insurance company of Hartford, Conn, at S2O. GOO. The origin of the fire is not known
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-19
i OUR E FITS!

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 DR. H. G. ROOT. 1sS Pearl street, New York. de19 d&w2m
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-19

Father Sheehy addressed two large meet ings of the Irish Land Leaguers yesterday, one in the city of Philadelphia and the other in Germantown. At the latter 8 branch of the ladies' league was organized by Miss Dayitt . sister of Michael Davitt, the inn urisoned leader
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-19
MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.

NEW YoRK. Dec. 1s.-sailed, the servia for Ham burg Arrived, the vandalia from Hamburg. the Australia from Mediterranean ports, the Oder from Bremen, the Belgsn from Antwrep.
 uthampton-Arrived, the Braunschweig from Baltimore for Bremen.
 Havre-Sailed, the Cimbria urom Hamburg1 for New York.
 Antwerp-sailed. the vaderland for New York put back, the Plantyn for New York
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-19
A Rishop Against the Land Lsaane.

A BISHOP ABnInst the Land League.
 ROCHESTER, Dec. 18--Bishop McQuade, in his sermon in the cathedral this morning, took strong ground against the action of the Land League, and especially it's American allies.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-19
HOLIDAY GOODS
 Andrew GOOdmlam's.

ANM3M1s0~ UOO&NHM MtbAA S9
 ss GROWN STREET. gallon can Vermont Maple Syrup s1;ao. gallon best sugarhouse Syrup, 55c. gallon best Porto Rico Molasses. 60c. gallon pure Tomato Ketchup, soc. New Guilford tomatoes 11c. per New Marrowfat peas 16c per can. New small June peas 2Oc per can. New string beans 12c per < New Winslow Jones succotash 15c per can. New Winslow sweet corn 15c per can. New Lima beans 16c per can. New Golden pumpkin 15c per can. New red raspberries 17c per can. Nice peaches, ID. cans, 20c per can. Fine peaches, 3 ID. cans, soc per can Best peaches, 3 ID cans, 35c per Best brand canned salmon 15c per can. Best brand canned lobster 15c per can. New strawberries 16c per can. New blackberries 15c per can New white cherries 20c per can. New red OK heart cherries 1Sc per New Bahama brand pinezpples 24e per can. New gooseberries 12c per New whortleberries 15c per New blueberries 15c per can Apple butter 10c per pound. Peach butter 13c per pound. Plum butter 13c per pound. Quince butter 15c per pound. pound pails of the above. Raspberry jelly i6c per pound. Pineapple jelly 15c per pound. Strawberry jelly 15e per pound. pound pails of the above. 5 ID. pails Apple Jelly.
 5 lb. pails Cranberry Jelly. Splendid Mince Meat 1Sc per ID. Hecker's ID; packages Prepared Buckwheaf, @ 2sc. ariddle Cake Flour, s5c Splendid Table Butter, soc ib. Fine Creamery Butter in 10 H. I2, 16 1b packages.
 ANDREW GOODMAN, No. 8S Grown st., dsI6 aoODMANs BUILDING. Register and Union copy.