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The Evening critic., 1881-07-18

YESTERDAY afternoon the ferry-boat
City of Alexandria, in landing Mt Giesboro' ,
caught her side against some projecting
lumber, and had about ten feet of her
guards torn off. She was otherwise unin-
jured.
ELIZA GoRDEN, negro woman of this
city, was arrested Saturday in Alexandria
for stealing from another woman of her hue.
She was given her choice between whipping
or the jail, and, preferring the latter, took
lodgings there.
EXCoNGREssMAN PELHAM and family
spent StEferday at Piney Point. The ex-
Congressman succeeded in catching bushel
of crabs and losing his hat The elegant
chapeau he wore up the river was loaned
him by some kind-hearted bather at the
Point.
HARRY CLAP and Scott Towers took in
Point Lookout yesterday. Scott takes pleas
ure i'm showing his scars received in his ter
rifle combat with seil-nettlcs. With Harry,
discretion was the better part of valor, and
he retreated at the first attack, although
not before the enemy got in his work.
CAPT. J. G. HESTER, we'll known as an
officer of the secret service during the Presi-
dency of General Grant, and Mr.. julius
Lansburgh, one of Washingtons leading
young merchants were at the New York
Hotel New York. yesterday, ON their way
to Saratoga and Niagara Falls.
To-Day Mr.. Barton, the genial Old sol
der completed his eleventh year as bailifl
Of the Police Court.
The Evening critic., 1881-07-18
THE COURTS.

EoUITY -To-day-McCheney VS..
McChcney order Of reference. Cahill VS..
Cahill reference to auditor. Burns VS..
Cropital (; complainant to file amendments
within twenty days, &c. Allyn ct al. VS.
Kinsman ct AL; order of sale and cancella-
ton of former order. Harvey VS.. Hinton /;
order of appearance of absent defendant.
Adjourned to Wednesday, Goth inst.
CRIMINAL CoURT.-At 1 o'clock p. M.
to-day the Criminal Court was convened,
Judge Wylie presiding.
In the case of Samuel A. Pcugh and John
A. Brook, indicted for forgery about four
years ago, q nolle pros. was entered by the
Assistant District Attorney.
John Waters, charged with forging n
check for papers OH the Sunday Herald, was
admitted to bail in the sum of 5000.
The petit jurors were then discharged un-
til the 18th of September next.
The Evening critic., 1881-07-18
:QUICK STEPPERS.
Thc Races at Saratoga To-day,

SARATOGA, N. Y, July 1s.-There were
four races on to-day's programme. The first,
for purse of 5000. forall ages, distance one
mile, was won by Sir Hugh, with Alhambra
second aud Hermit third. Time 1:42i. Alham-
bra was the favorte in the pools and sold at
$780, Sir Hugh was second choice at 800,
and Hermit third at 800. The second race
was sweepstakes for a purse of $500, distance
one mile and five furlongs. 1t was won by
Ripple, with Getaway second and Juanita
third; time 2;52. Ripple was the first
choice in this event, and sold in the pools
at 1915. Getaway was second choice at
$175. Tho third race was three-quarter
mile dash, for all ages, for a purse of 1900.
1t was won by Nightcap, with Linchpin
second and Constantine third time, 1:15l.
Cantor was the favorite in the betting and
sold at 5000, with Nightcap second choice
at 1886. The fourth race was hurdle run
for purse of 400 for all ages 1t was by
Glasgow; Disturbance second, and Rosette
third. Time 2:212. Disturbance was the
favorite, selling at $3.50, with Rosette second
choice Mt SI15
The Evening critic., 1881-07-18
The Grand Jury Given a Respite.

District Attorney Corkhill in the Crimi-
nal Court to-day, said that on account of
the attempt on the life of the President he
had deemed it proper to hold the grand jury
together to await the issue. He had re-
ceived the following letter and he would
ask the discharge of the grand jury until
the 18th of September next:
SIR: In reply to your inquiry as to the
condition of the President, we would say
that up to the present time he has done ex-
ceedingly well for one who has received so
dangerous wound; but while we antici-
pate recovery it is not yet possible to assert
with confidence that his injuries may not
terminate fatally.
Signed by all the p' ysicians.
The Evening critic., 1881-07-18
NntiOnssI Hotel Arrivals.

H. s. TOwle, Chicago; T. d. Willis, Dem
yer, Col. f; Hon. I. M. Norwood, Savannah
J. b. Hereford and wife, West Virginia; S.
Bryant, Massachusetts,; Il. l.. Rosenthal,
New York [; II. McEldowney and wife, West
Virginia; j. +. Pierce, Troy, Pa. c. Miller
Newark, N. j.; w. F. Lay and wife. Balti-
more T. Barnum, Baltimore; J. II. Lea,
Philadelphia J. Nesbit and wife, Savan.
Boyd, Baltimore s' G. ". Army and wife
Philadelphia; II. A. Little, Wheeling, w
Va. L. w. Bruez, Wheeling, w. Va. A. J.
Halsted, Wheeling, w. Va; ]. G. Everett
Chicago; c. X. Ofiield, Chicago; ]. ]. Gray
Baltimore J. ]. s. Seal and wife, Whining
ton, Del
The Evening critic., 1881-07-18
A Baby i'm search of it's Father.

BROOKLYN, N. Y, July 1s.-The case of
the child left on the steps of ex-Judge
Greenwoods house last week by Miss Dusie
Haynes, of st. Louis and her mother, Mrs.
Nancy Haynes, was before Judge Walsh, of
the Police Court, to-day. Mrs. Haynes
was taken from Jail and arraigned,
wirh her daughter, the child's
mother, who was brought to court from the
hospital. Judge Greenwood testified that
they drove up to his door and asked if John
McGovern was his son-in-law He replied,
yes. The woman then said: Here is one of
his little responsibilities which will leave
for him." The Judge ordered her to take
it away. She directed the cabman to set it
down on the sidewalk, and they then drove
of. Mrs. Haynes and her daughter were
discharged by the magistrate and will prob
ably take the child with them to St. Louis.
The babe is now cared for by the Brooklyn
Maternity Institution.
The Evening critic., 1881-07-18
Il. M. 8. Excursion.

The clerks in the Railway Mail Service
gave the first of series of select excursions
to Marshall Hall on Saturday last, and the
young gentlemen attaches of the service
can flatter themselves that their first effort
was crowned with success Among those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. Hopkins
MIR. and Mrs. A. C. Plant, Mrs. Cowling and
daughters Mrs. j. G.. Wilson, Miss Julia
Coomes, Miss Dietch, of Baltimore; Miss
Lizzie Cornell, Major Bailey, Messrs.
Lynch, Burrill, Rowcll johnson, Wheeler,
DIR. II. Thompson, w. +. Thompson and
others. Many wishes were expressed that
the excursion be repeated at an early day.
The Evening critic., 1881-07-18
FunernI of Mrs. Jenries.

cstimablc wife of General Jeffries, of this
city, and one of the most estimablc ladies in
our social circles, arrived here in special
car yesterday. The funeral took place from
the Church of the Epiphany. The pail
bearers were: Postmaster-G General James,
Col. James G. Berrett Mr.. J. ID. Martin, Col.
Joseph G. Cooke, Mr.. John f. Olmstead and
Mr.. l.. s. Hutchinson. The funeral services
were conducted by Bishop Pinkney assisted
by Rev. Mr.. Meade and Rev DR.. Paret. The
remains were inferred in Rock Creek Gene
ferry
The Evening critic., 1881-07-18
Shouting one Mosamnns.

A colorcd camp-meeting, under the aus
pices of the Mount Zion Church, of Hills
dale, and Good Hope Church, is now in pro-
gress at Young's Woods, near st. Elizabeth
Insane Asylum. There was a good attend
ance yesterday, the white element rather
predominating 1t will continue several
weeks, or, as a devoted colored brother said
to CRITIC reporter, ave are gwine ter
run dis camp until every colored sinner
hereabouts is brought to God"
The Evening critic., 1881-07-18
Snakes for the smithsonian.

There arrived on board the schooner
Thomas Terrell, which reached New Haven,
Conn, few days ago. a number of snakes,
consigned to the Smithsonian Institution.
They were very closely packed in large
stone jars, which were sealed and covered,
and consequently were not exposed to view.
The jars were quite heavy, and were di-
rectcd to Prof. Baird, of the institution
There were also directed to the same adj
dress and from the same party, portfolio
containing drawings of primitive Indian
weapons-stone hatchets, axes, &c. These
articles were sent by Mr.. Geusde, of Guada-
loupe, and have been forwarded to this city.
The Evening critic., 1881-07-18
Indictments Found.

The grand jury came into Court to-day
and presented the following as true bills:
Martin Mclean, TheO. Mclean and Thomas
O'Day, assault with intent to kill; Thos.
o. Lazenby, violating section $40 of Re-
vsed Statutes; Geo. W. ingalls,, violating
section 3,43s Revised Statutes; Louis Col
Inns, forgery.
The Evening critic., 1881-07-18
Incendinry Attempt Frustrated.

At o o'clock last night an infamous at
tempt at incendiarism was frustrated by
Officers Heinline and Perry, of the Second
Precinct. A smell of smouldering wood at
tracted the officers attention to the house
of Richard Ashton, No. 1902 Tenth street
northwest, and on forcing an entrance they
found that the occupants of the house were
all absent at church, and that some scoun-
drel had entered through rear window
and poured coal-Oil over the first floor front
rooms and the stairway and then ignited it,
The damage was slight owing to the prompt
ness of the officers and neighbOrs.
The Evening critic., 1881-07-18
Rev. DIR. Power orr the Attempted As.
SinNtiOn.

At the Christian Church, on Vermont
avenue, yesterday, the pastor, Rev. f. ID.
Power, preached from Deuteronomy xxx,
10Th and Goth verses. The reverend pastor
devoted the application of the text to the
attempted assassination. He said there are
two powers, the Divine power, which makes
such men rs President Garfield, and the
power that moulds "such a creature as
Guiteau," which is sin, irreligion and UNI
belief. In the course of his remarks the
reverend gentleman arraigned Stalwartism
and Stalwarts in the severest terms. He
mentioned no names and made no mention
of Albany, but he struck into the Stalwarts
i'm the liyeliest terms.
The Evening critic., 1881-07-18
LATEST FROM THE WHITE HOUSE.
The Presidents Mother Better.

A telegram was received ut the White
House to-day from Mentor, Ohio, an
nouncing that the Presidents mother, whose
illness was reported yesterday, was much
better to-day. The President was informed
of the good news and expressed his joy.
Denial of n Newspaper Story.
The statement published to-day that the
President said, "Thank God" when in
formed of the election of Miller to the
United States Senate Saturday, is denied on
ment Mt ALL
The Evening critic., 1881-07-18
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses were granted to-day to
j. W. Phelps and Mary G. Green, Albert G..
Odenwald, of Baltimore, Md, and Amelia
+. Kendrick.
Charles August Schenck and Mary A.
Reinburg w. III. Beall, of Prince Georges
County, Md, and l.. II. Weaver, Fauquier
County, Va; john Ii, Chun and Eliza Jane
Morris.
The Evening critic., 1881-07-18
POISONING THE AIR.
An Earnest Protest I'm the Interest Of
Public Health.

Mr.. Harry Spalding has addressed the fol-
lowing letter to the Commissioners, COM
planning of the poisonous asphaltum streets
In certain localities of the city; Gin the
creation and continuation of the indescriba-
BILE snffocating, poisonous asphaltum stencil
in such localities as to envelop and
permeate hundreds, perhaps thou
sands of families Mt their home
in Washington, who are consequently I'M
able to escape from IL, unless by the aban-
donment of their homes. So much audac-
ity is displayed that it can hardly fail to
arrest and concentrate the attention and
consideration of the whole people. The
material emitting this foul stencil in its
manufacture is required upon work solely
controlled by the Commissioners, who hold
their authority for the preservation and
promotion of the interests, welfare and
happiness of the people. The surroundings
of Washington present unlimited facilities
for its manufacture without injury TO any,
and the simple requirement by the Com
missioncrs in the contracts for work that
this should be done, appears to be all that
is or has been necessary to prevent the in
PRODUCTION of poison into the otherwise de-
fenseless homes of the people here. The
case presented is therefore that of city
pOisOner by sections, and by and through
the act Of its governing power.
There appears to be no remedy but to wait
the recovery of the President and present
this great crime to him for his consideration
and action"
The Evening critic., 1881-07-18

is caused to our business by the improve
ments now going on. Our line of goods is
still very large and our prices lower than
ever. 1t will well repay you to walk up to
our second floor, where we are now doing
business as usual. A. Saks & Co., strictly
One Price ClOthiers, 316 and 31S Seventh ST.
The Evening critic., 1881-07-18

DEATH OF GEN. MIcHLER.-The War
Department was to-day informed of the
death of Lieutenant Colonel Nathaniel
Michler, United States Engineer Corps, at
Saratoga, on the 18th instant.
The Evening critic., 1881-07-18
ConkIing and Arthur Conrerring.

New YORK, July 1S.-Ex-Senator Conk-
ling is still at the Fifth-Avenuc Hotel He
had long conference with Vice-President
Arthur to-day.
The Evening critic., 1881-07-18
Transfers of Real Estate.

To-day-s. J. Block to Anna Hellmuth,
lot 81 sub square 467, -. Eleanor N.
T. Needs to w. T. Okir, lots 10 and 10,
square 951, $1,46l. Chambers & Armes,
trustees to Henry Beard, part lot 10, square
1l8. 80 300
The Evening critic., 1881-07-18
" GOD SAVE OUR CHEF
A Poetic Contribution TO the Prcsi-
dent.

A Poetic Contribution TO the Prcsi-
dent.
The Postmaster-G General to-day received
the following:
BRYN MAwR,
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA,
July 49, 1881.
My DEAR Mr.. JAMES You may remem-
Der me as the rector of the Church of the
Holy Apostles in New York city some
few years ago. venture to send you this
sincere little simple expression of my heart
felt horror Mt the Presidents attempted as
sassination, and hope for his complete rccov-
cry. Please dispose of it as you see fit, and
remember me to Mrs. MacVeagh
Yours very truly,
JOHN =. LUNDy.
Accompanying the letter is the follow
ing
President Garfield, Commander I'm
Shot down in full command
BY foul assassin & hand
In service brief,
Great in his noble aim
Our country to reclaim
And lead to brighter fumc--
God save our chief.
Faction may do its worst
To smitc the million host
With pain and grief
From North TO South they come
From East to West, rs one,
They rally, not undone-
God save our chief.
o, God of nations, hear
Thy peoples fervent prayer
And send relief;
Long life on him bestow,
All thanks to Thee we owe,
From whom all blessings flow
God save our chief.
The chief of state again,
Rising from deadly pain,
Gives all relief.
Glory to God on high,
Who did not let him die,
With gratitude we cry,
God save our chief
The above was delivered to Mrs. Garfield
this afternoon by Postmaster-G General James.
The Evening critic., 1881-07-18

The Secretary of the Treasury has issued
an order that the coupon tives not con-
tinued will be redeemed at the Treasury
Department with interest to-day of redemr-
tinn
The Evening critic., 1881-07-18

MARGARET MARTIN was sent to Jail for
sixty days by Judge Smell for cutting Cora
Lee terribly about the face with beer glass
in Fighting Alley ON Saturday.
Two marines dined at the Baltimore
House last evening, and started to leave
without paying their bill. son OF ohicer
Skelley, who conducts the house, attempted
to stop Them and disturbance occurred.
One marine and Shelley were dismissed by
Judge Smell to-day,
FRANK HERBERT was put In the cooler
for sixty days by Judge Smell to-day for
kicking officer Hess, who was trying to ar
est him.
The Evening critic., 1881-07-18
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS.
The Canning Industry.

AhC
The new canning establishment of Num-
sen & Sons, at the corner of Water and Con-
grcss streets, is completed, and on Saturday
last ten or fifteen hands began work. Over
one hundred buckets of berries were put up
during the day. Mr.. Alexander M. Oler, of
Baltimore, is the gentleman in charge of the
work. In two or three weeks Superintend-
ent Olcr proposes to employ about three or
four hundred hands, mostly girls, who will
be able to earn from "A to 10 per week.
This firm, when work is commenced in
earnest, will pay out from $1,000 to 5000
per week, which is pretty good sum of
money for our little town.
BlOOdshed Prevented.
A dispatch has been received here from the
of the Georges Creek Rail-
road, dated Cumberland, to the effect that
the Baltimore & Ohio road had to-day given
in to the judgment of the courts and allowed
the crossing of the Georges Creek Railroad
to the canal-across the Baltimore & Ohio
road-to be commenced.
This prevented bloodshed, us the Georges
Creek road had 1000 men in readiness to
carry out the construction of their lines, and
had the Baltimore & Ohio decided to pre-
vent it, trouble was certain to ensue.
The construction of the Georges Creek
road wsll be of great benefit to the District
coal trade, as it will greatly enlarge the
same. This company was chartered some
time ago, Mr.. Loveridge of New York, as
president, and was granted the right to
cross the Baltimore 4 Ohio road on its way
to the canal, but for some time has been
prevented through legal technicalities from
building the same. The Commissioners OF
the District and the Governor of Maryland
visited Cumberland last fall to aid in behalf
of the Georges Creek Company. The final
action of the Baltimore & Ohio road is
highly commendable. and the results will
be greatly beneficial to Washington as well
as Maryland.
Grain Arrivals.
The boat Samuel Jarboe brought down
to J. G. & J. M. Waters 5000 bushels OF
wheat to-day. This firm sold the same at
the following rates: 1928 bushels at 1924
per bushel; $50 at 81 .25; $50 at $1.25f. This
is the first invoice of wheat for some weeks
Horse Thief Sent to Frederick.
Charles Jackson, who was arrested in
Georgetown for stealing horse from George
M. Thomas, of Urbana, Frederick County
Nd, was sent to Frederick to-day to stand
trial
The Evening critic., 1881-07-18
Another Shot at Guiteau.

District-Attorney Corkhill this morning
received letter from Greeenburg, Ind,
dated July 10, saying:
"Please deliver the inclosed postal card to
the brute in human form, Charles Guiteau.
A DEMOCRAT, j. w. DUNBARToN.
On the card is drawn gallows marked
patented" from which bangles human
figure, beneath which is the word carbon
and above number of buzzards are soaring.
The legend is, Here hangs the carcass OF
G. Guiteau, thcologian, boarding house dead
beat &cn
The Evening critic., 1881-07-18
IndOrsing the Movement

Mr.. Cooke, the proprietor of Wizards
Hotel, in conversation with THE CRITIC,
said he heartily Endorsed the movement
He did not see why II could not be arranged
and would certainly do what he could tc
help 1t along.
The Evening critic., 1881-07-18
Grain Arrivals.

Charles Jackson, who was arrested in
Georgetown for stealing horse from George
M. Thomas, of Urbana, Frederick County,
Md, was sent to Frederick to-day to stand
trial
, 1881-04-17

Miss Anna Sidwell, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. K, l.. Sidwell, and Mr.. Charles +.
Stewart will be married Tuesday evening,
Apyjl &c, at the Michigan Avenue n. +.
Church.
The marriage of Miss Mamie E. Doty and
Mr.. John T. Sweet1anu will be celebrated
"Wednesday, April 20, at No. 3444 Indiana
TIE marriage Of Miss Hattie J. Fuller,
daughter of George ". Fuller. Esq., and Mr.
William \. Ramsey. Of South Bend. Ind,
Will be sole,unized "Wednesday evening ,9 At +. .
o'clock. ut the residence o1 tl1e orloes pal-
euts. 10. 2435 Michigan avenue.
Tie marriage OF Miss Eliza u. HoWe.
daughter Of Robert Howe, esq, to Mr: Wl!lle
r. Mccormick. will be celebrated "Wednesday
evening ut O'Clock, ut the res!0ence u t1e
The engagement of Senator Ferry: pf Mich
iean, to 4 distinguished Chicago belle IS re-
ported in Washington social circles.
, 1881-04-17

Chicagoans Who Started Oh
Their Bridal Tours.
Others Who Are Preparing for
Similar Excursions.
Receptions, Club Parties, and
Other Interesting Events.
Personal Notes-Fashion Gossip
for the Ladies.
MATRIMONIAL.


Married, "Wednesday evening, ut residence
Of Henry Hill, OF Brighton Park, Mr.. G. II.
ketclsam, for Il number Of years connected
with the Chicago Il Alton Railroad, and Miss
Emma 3. Hill, the l:cy. i. Ketchanl, father
Of tile groom, officiating. Only few friends
of the families were present. Mr.. and Mrs.
.Ketcllam left on the $ o'clock train for Gin
cinnnti, to visit friends, and will then return,
to Chicago, which will be their home.
Thursday evening at s o'clock, at St.
Pauls Episcopal Church. kenwood, Miss
Ella Atkinson, daughter of the late Isaac
Atkinson, was married to Mr.. Walter Bar
wick, of Torouto. Canada, the Rev. Charles
s. Lester, of St Paurs Church, Milwanke',
assisted By the Rector, the Rev. DR.. Bixby,
officiating. bridesmaids: Miss Belle Atkin-
son, sister of the bride; Miss Minnie Bar
wick, of St. Catharines. Ont; and the Misses
Annie and Maggie Taylor, of Kenwood:
t;roou,s.uen: Mr. Hurry Scott, Of Toronto;
MIR. Alexander Gault, Mr.. Z. r. Woodle, Mr..
Edward Stranger, and Mr.. r. Wilson Oake.
The ceremony wAs very beautiful, and was
witnessed by q large and select company OF
friends. After the service 4 reception was
held at the residence Of the BRIDES mother;
The bride was the recipient Of many rich and
custiy presents. Mr.. ami Mrs. BarWick lett
the same evening for TorG1,to, their future
home, followed by the Eood wishes OF a host
Of friends.
The marriage Of Mr.. Henry d. Wetmore
and Miss Carrie ". Foord was celebrated
Thursday evening, April II, at the residence
of the BRIDES mother. No. l3''9 Bowen a'e~
nue., the Rev. 4. F: Fleetwood officiating.
The contracting parties VIII make 1netr 1ut-
ur.. home in this city. >.
Tie marriage of Miss Mary \. Conlan to
Mr.. viii l. Watson took PLACE last evening