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The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-07-12
A singular snit brewing.

Silas NJ. Waite, ex-presdent Of the ruined
Brattleboro', VT, Bank, who is serving out
his six-year sentence at the house of cor
rection, is improving in health. 1t has now
become pretty generally known that Waite's
criminality consisted mainly in having
made false returns to the comptroller of the
currency as to the financial condition of the
bank, ON which he regularly declared divi-
dends and paid them out of his private purse
to save the bank. Had he received the sum
awarded him in the Burdette- Estey suit,
which was appealed, he would, no doubt,
have tided the bank over the troubles. 1t
is now an open secret that Waite intends, as
soon as his health permits, to commence an
action against the stockholders of the bank
to recover more than 100000 paid by him
as dividends, which the bank itself never
earned, and among those we'll posted in the
matter the opinion prevails that he can re-
cover the entire amount. 1t is rumored
this idea is further strengthened by the
bank examiners reluctant admission that
Waite has stated tho truth in reference to
the bank transactions. Should Waite be
successful in his efforts the money so re-
ceived will enable him to prosecute to a
successful ending the Estey suit, which is
next to be heard in the United States Su-
prcme Court, involving the sum of $3.50, 900
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-07-12
A Half Years Enormous Immigrn.
ton.

New York Herald, 18th.
When the tide of immigration suddenly
rose last year to point far beyond anything
previously known it was generally believed
by those most competent to judge that the
flood was due to exceptional causes and
would soon subside. But instead of falling
it has continued to rise steadily and rapidly
through every month Of the present year.
The arrivals at this port during the half
year just closed reach the enormous number
of 100000, which is about $1,000 more
than were landed during the first six
ton is always greater during the first than
during the second halfof the year. But un-
less there shall be an unexpected falling off
during the coming months the ar
rivals at this port for the year will
doubtless run up to four hundred
and twenty or twenty-five thousand, or
about one hundred thousand more than the
great total of 1880. AS the number landed
at New York represents about three-fourths
Of all that come to the United States the
aggregate immigration of the current year
is likely to go considerably beyond half a
million, a number that would have been
considered altogether improbable few
years ago. The chief cause of this steadily
increasing immigration is unquestionably
the general prosperity that reigns through
out the country. The tide will doubtless
fuctuate considerably in coming years, but
there can now be little doubt that the num-
Der of foreigners added to our population
between 1880 and 1890 will be far greater
than that known in any previous census
decade
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-07-12
A Faded "Reminiscences.

~. Paul Dispatch.
Speaker Randall expresses view in re-
gard to -bibbing that is peculiarly or
iginal and will be widely appreciated by
men who enjoy a comfort now and then.
He says he does not object to whisky or
wines on moral grounds, now that he is
well along in years, but simply for the good
reason that he has had his share in the
past. :" 1 don't regret" says Mr.. Randall
drinking when was younger. 1t was o
part of my life and its experiences, and
look back upon them, ON the whole, with
happiness. Who can tell anything about
the appetitcs and indulgences of life unless
he has been there? l think that instead
of becoming solemn when we reach fifty,
we ought to thank God that he has let us
live through the more joyous and bouncing
part of life, and left us some wisdom Us well
as the memory of the pleasure. There is
but one comment on this view, and il
covers the case completely. The good old
Cumberland Valley whisky" which Ran
dali drank in his youth is q "Reminiscences.
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summary Of Yesterdays News.

The steamer Brittanic has sunk in the
sands near Wexford, England, and her
masts are the only part now visible
Johanna Sullivan. middle.aged
woman. was tarred and feathcred in Berk-
shire County. Mass. Yesterday by four
younp men.
Tho darahtors NJ tho pr;rce If wolos
were tbrown from their carriage while
driving in HYDE Park Yesterday bv their
horse rpnnine away. they sustained no
injury
uoo ud Nou, Vol,
~, attnsj s,ia;d va" So m ho, rotbnr
sLi, a..o,SP ~ d haut pIan11wai,s ISjamJ
w. sI ~ tho st,aot ;t;n pnr;s
Sme was ,Y as ~ ta sre 9'i to oantai whors
she las In n critical condition
I'M ma, o;s al nJ;,.;..;,,,,; p;,,o To-,
no iti r ai,I ,.,;iS XXI, ~,
a. C;noao IN hmn"st 70 nrnsncnto efinrts fn1
au o,V Cnngrnss ", at t9 ~e~t session fo
an !ap0rn,,oemt Of sha r;Yers IF tha Wnst
ona tha oo,st,,cton nftbn Hennan;n Canal
"n" wv, ,m0 80, ,ata.sr' a. ,"e.
TIhe deputation Oh irish laporeTs mas lelI
London, put their representatives. nave peen
requested to remain TO prepare statement
setting forth the rents paiu py tne laporers
to farmers ana the rents pau 10 inc ianu-
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-07-12
A ROYAL PASEAR.
A Shoshone Ieir-Apparent visiting
His Subiecta.

Eureka New Leader.
Considerable attention was attracted this
by a native-born, thoroughbred
Shoshone driving up and down the streets
in q buggy behind n spanking bay team.
He was gayly decorated In u military uni
form with epaulcts and a gaudy rosette and
bead sash, and considerable curiosity was
manifested on the part Of the whites to
know who this aristocratic visitor was.
The aboriginal gentleman was none other
than To-co-be, the heir-apparent to the
throne of the Shoshone tribe, and son of
Zahwitcb, the war-chicf Of the Shoshones,
who lives near Reveille, in Nye County.
Iah witch Is one of the most prominent
chiefs in the Shoshone nation, and in early
times was u terror to the whites in the
southern portion of the State. At present
he lives at his ranch in Nye County, where
he has considerable land under cultivation
and owns large number of horses, and
being old and in way superannuated his
son, the Prince Royal, To-co-be, is de jure
the reigning chief in the war limo. TOGO
be is fine-looking young Indian and very
intelligent, and carries no small amount Of
weight with his tawny tribe, and, having
borrowed a spanking team and vehicle
from the old man, is probably taking in the
Range on an official visit. Although the
time of warfare among tho Shoshones has
gone by, and the advent Of the whites has
put check of peace upon their condition,
the old war chiefs, such as Washi-kec Of
the northern tribe, Zah-witch Of the South,
and Wah-keem Of the East are still greatly
revered among the Shoshones for their past
deeds of valor, and themselves and their
descendants are still highly respected as
leaders among the braves. A little over
two years ago, during the last outbreak Of
the Nez Perces in Idaho, two couriers were
sent from the seat of war to interview Zah-
witch at Duckwater and to endeavor to
enlist him and his tribe against the whites,
but the old fellow considered the chances
too great, and refused to ally with the Nez
Perces. SO it is plain that there is yet some
use for a war chief among our reds. TOGO
be will remain in town day or two before
returning to his regal home in Southern
NYe.
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What the Funny Papers Say.

A medical journal says in case of sun
stroke keep ice to the head, and small boy
says for the old mans stroke keep your
trousers we'll padded.
Hamlet was the first aesthetic. His ex-
clamation, ooh, that this too, too solid flesh
would melt ~ is quite utter enough for the
disciples Of Maudle and Postlethwaite.-
LopeH Courier.
1t is said that the poet laureate of Ice
land earns thirty dollars year. He must
write great deal, or else the price per
pound for waste paper in Iceland is much
higher than it is here.-Norristoicn Herald
We do not propose to adopt the new YER
sion. We have decided aversion to receiv-
ny our ancient history by inversion, and it
will only create diversion to bring about
a reversion by lacking an occasional verse.
on. Phew Toledo Saturday american.
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rVNHos. e. wAaGAMAN, Real Estate Auction
II Ger

BY virtue ofa deed of trust dated 2sth day OF
May, 1873 and duly recorded In liber No. SsS, folio
3, of the land records of the District of Column
ba and at the request ofhe party secured thereby,
Will offer at public In front of the premises on
Friday July ID, at p M, lot numbered 10 of Day.
idsOn's subdivision Ofsquare 126, subdivision made
lot u In said square.
Terms of sale: One-third cash and the residue
In three equal Instruments, payable In six, twelve
and eighteen months from day of sale, with inter-
est at SIX per cent per annum quarterly and
chaser, secured by deed OF trust on the premises
sold, or al cash ut the option Of purchaser A de
post of 800 will be required mt the time of bid II
purchaser fails to comply with terms within
days from sale the trustee will resell at his cost and
risk. All conveyancing at purchasers cost
THOS. II. WAGGAMAN,
y5-ed&ds Trustee.
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ID H. WARNER, Auctioneer.

d.
BY virtue Of deed of trust dated the 5tli -.
day of February A. ID. 1872 and recorded In l9:3
liber No. 672 folio 1877, ct seq of the land rec El
ords Of the District of Columbia, and at the writ
ten request OF the party secured thereby, 1 Will
sell at public auction In front Of the premises, on
WEDNESDAY, the 18th dry of JULY, 1881, at 9
o'clock p. m, the following real estate, with the
improvements thereon, located In the city OF
hundred and twenty-five (S25), beginning Mt the
northwest corner OF said square, thence running
east street fifty (J0) feet south twentysx (2G)
feet and six (6 inches west fifty 900 feet TO Fourth
street, and thence north twenty-six (26) feet and
six (6) inches to beginning.
Terms Of sale as prescribed by deed of trust The
amount Of the Indebtedness secured by the deed
of trust unpaid with expenses of sale In cash. and
the balance In six l6) and twelve 02) months bear
ing Interest from the day of sale and secured by
deed of trust on the property sold. deposit OF
800 required Mt the time of sale and all conveyance
ing at purchasers cost. If terms of sale are not
complied with In five days from day of sale, the
property will be res0ld at the risk and cost of the
defhultng purchaser after FIVE days advertise
ment. /. j.. JOHNSON,
jy1-eod Trustee.
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Jefferson Davis on the Assault on the
. President. t

Mr.. Jefferson Davis recently had long
talk with correspondent of the Philadel-
phia Press The assault on the President
naturally became the topic Of discussion
and Mr.. Davis said of it:
"This assault on Gen. Garfield is horri-
BILE crime, and there can be but one senti-
ment among the people of this country at
the cnormity of the offense. When man
will kill the President because he refuses
him office, what may not be expected
Assassination is usually the Outgrowth of
seasons of oppression. Even then it is the
result of force or sentiment too cowardly
for rev0lution-too contemplate for civili-
cation to tolerate. This crime is without
oven the excuse of excitement. A vulgar
man murders the President in his wild
delirium about office. Such crime makes
the whole Nation kin, halters all prejudice
and bushes partisan thoughts. 1t is evident
that the crime is the outgrowth of a greedy
scramble for office which of late years has
been so marked. 1t is hoped that the re-
action which this great crime will produce
will correct this alarming evil 1t has for q
long time been growing into our system
until IL has finally resulted in tho murder of
the Executive The South had much hope
in the Presidents administration and will
sincerely mourn his loss as it joins in the
National sorrow in the attempt upon his
life. l earnestly hope he may speedily re-
cover"
Subsequently the daily mail was brought
in, and Mr.. Davis hastily picked up the
papers and began reading the last dis
patches concerning President Garfield con-
dition. AS he read the unfavorable dis
patches he dropped the paper upon his lap
and for moment sat in deep thought. He
finally looked up and said:
Il fear he will die. What q calamity !!
What fearful crime Life is full ofdangers
and disappointments, and we all get our
share This is II terrible blow at our in
situations. In time of perfect peace and
plenty, that the President should be shot
down by vile wretch, fear portends more
of evil than we can now comprehend. 1t is
great pity. do hope he may vet rally. "
Then the ex-President of the Confederacy
went on discussing the various phases OF
the crime, showing deep concern in the
life of Gen. Garfield. While he was talk
ing Mrs. Davis, large, fine looking
motherly-appearing lady, came and took a
seat in the group and mingled her expires.
sions Of regret, regard and coincidence with
her husband. nIa
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AUCTION SALES.
I1Y pUNcANsoN BROS, Auctloneers.

! DONCANbON bhOS AuctlOneefS.
TRUSTEES SALE OF IMPROVED PROP
ERTY ON FOURTH, BET q AND II SIS.
NORT1iWEST, AT AUCTION.
By virtue of u deed of trust given to us and -.
duly recorded In libea No. s2, folio 1885, ct sea- NJ
one of the land records for Washington li.M
county, IN the District of Columbia, we will sell on
Friday, the 21d day Of July, A. ID. 1851, at
lowing described property In the city Of Washing
lot numbered one % In Enoch fuckers subdivi-
sion of the east half of lot numbered eight 90, I'm
square numbered five hundred and eighteen (jis),
as recorded In the office of the surveyor OF said
city, beginning for said part OF lot numbered one ~
on Fourth street west, being the east line of said
lot one ~ twenty-four (2i feet north from the
southeast corner of said lot one a., and running
thence north with said Fourth street west, and
said Gust line sixteen feet to the northeast corner
OF said lot, thenca west the north line of said
lot sixty-twO feet (G2 ~ three CD inches, thence
south sixteen (16l feet, thence east sxty-two 1927
feet three (3) inches to the place of BEGINNING to-
gether with nll the improvements, ways, case
mens, rights, privileges and appurtenances to the
same belonging or In any wise Rppertaining.
Terms: One-fourth cash, balance In and IL
months notes to bear interest and secured by deed
of trust promises. all cash, at option OF pur-
chaser. Terms to be complied with In days,
otherwise the trustees reserve the right to resell NJ
risk and cost of defplting purchaser after giving
5days public notice In some newspaper published
In Washington, ID. G. deposit OF 800 required
at time of sale Conveyancing at purchasers cost.
SAMUEL CROSS,
EDWARD DROOP,
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To the stricken President.

For THE EVENING CRITIC.
Was 1t for this, dear friend, that you had
won,
by toilsome steps your way to place and
power?
For this you climbed above the clouds
that lower
With lurid tempest in the rising sun
or lawful sway and wide dominion?
And when you stood ut the consummate
flower
or all your greatness, in an evil hour
The shot was fired, the awful deed was
DONE
Esteem thou hadst before, o steadfast soul,
But now thou hast thy peoples love in
fee.
Cold love Is lkindled to burning coal
In living heat of loyalty to thee.
And ii the peoples prayer to God ON high
Can aught nyail, dear friend, you shall not
die
JOHN SAyARY.
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The Charleston rs. O. News says: "The
two battle-tlags which were displayed at
Fort Sumter during the great sixty days
bombardmcnt, while Capt. Huguenin was
in command, were sent away with his pri-
vate baggage on the night preceding the
evacuation, and are now in the custody of
Sumter Guards of this city. The flag
which was set ON the last day that the fort
was held, and was lowered on the evening
of the 18th, upon the firing of the sunset
gun, and which had never been fired at by
Federal batteries, was turned over to Capt.
Huguenins brigade commander, Col. Alfred
Rhett, at Strawberry Ferry where Capt
Huguenin reported to him for duty.
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LIMITED STATES MARsHAL's SALE.

by virtue Of writ Of fier hcles issued out Of the
lie SALE for cash, ut the Court House door Of said
- ,t on h ny ahe I I'LL, uay ~ issi NJ
est Of the plaintiff In and to the following described
property, to witt Lot lettered &c" In John b. Kib-
by's recorded subdivision Of original LOT numbered
o. IN square No. 5l5, In the City Of Washington, d.
to satisfy execution No. 5.tsp, mt law. In favor
Charles A. Kmmell, use of Albert j. Fox.
G. t. HENRY,
jySdts u. y. Marshal.
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RAILROADS.
RAILROADS.
BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD.
THE MODEL FAST LINE,
AND TILE ONLY LINE BErWEEN

THE EAST AND THE WEST,
DOUBLE TRACK! " A' JANSEY coupLEE.
STEEL RAILS!
Schedule M to 1 aks f % ssHnHSsgr my I'd 1881
"a, 2o-CHIcAeo, CIScINNATI AMIDST. LOUIS FAST
5.oo-Baltmore, Ellcot City and Way Stations
10 .4o-BALTIMoRE EXPIRES.
ssa Tfy sd
9.1o-Pont of Rocks and Way Stations.
e.15-PHILADELpHIA, NEW YoRK and BOSTON
e.4o-sTAUSTos and VALLEY EXPRESS (Con.
TO oo-on Sunday oniy-Baltimore, Annapolis and
n;;saa b ESrREs STOPS At HAITI
junction. Jessup's and Hanover.
tio.4o-PITTsDuRGH, CHICAGO, CINCINNATI and
st. LOUIS EXPRESS.
ia.io-B Baltimore, Ellicot City, Annapolis and Way
t1.26-On sunday Only, for Baltimore and Way.
t216-BALTIMoRE EXPRESS.
ts.oo-BALTIMoRE, PHILADELPHIA and NEW
s.so-Baltmorc and Way Stations. lwincheaer.
Frederick, Hagerstown and Way, via Re
4.so-BALTIMoRE. HyATrs W, : ASp LAUsEt
EXpREss ErederIlck' via Relay. Stops at
f. 40 baltimore, Annapolis and Way Stations
'4 Winchester asd Way. on Sunday t to Point
Of Rocks and Way Stations;
Way, Via Relay. stops at Hyattsviiis and
Laurel.)
6.o5--Point OF Rocks and Way Stations
| to .45--BaltmOre and Way Stations.
| 7.3O-BALTIMoRE, HYATTsvILLE and LAUREL
EXPRESS.
| te.l5-PIrTsBURGH, CIScISSATI, and ST. LOUIS
EMPRESS
| TO. 6O-PHILADELPHIA, NEW YORK and BOSTON
EXPRESS. Sleeping cars to New York.
| 1o.oo-BALTIMoRE, HYArTsvILLE and LAUREL
| EXPIRES. Stops on signal or to let OFT pas
sengers ut any station between Washington
| and Annapolis Junction.
| tDaily. tSunday only. Other trains daily ex-
| cept Sunday.
Ali trains from Washington stop at Relay Sta
| ton.
| For further information apply at the Baltimore
Ohio Ticket Offices Washington Station, and 6ls
and 1851 Penna. avenue cor. of Nth street, where
orders will be taken IL baggage to be checked and
received at any point In. the city.
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DR.. Rhodes Transfu.ing battery,

advertised in another column, IS nm article
of real merit and is worth its weight in gold.
1t will positively do what is claimed for it..
Money cheerfully refunded to all using it a
reasonable length of time if they are not
satisfied. Mr.. X. X. Helphenstine, the we'll
known druggist, Fourteenth and + streets
Ebbitt House-is the agent.
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1901 THE GREAT 1901
PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE,
TO THE NORTH, WEST AND SOUTHWEST.

DOUBLE TRACK, STEEL RAILS.
Splendid Scenery. MaSniiic,en ,si Equipment
TRAINS Leave 4 HES WGsM hin Ss from depo
corner ofSixth and streets,
as follows:
For Plttsburg and the West, 500 q. m. Daily with
Sleeping cars e Pttsburg and Chicago; 1920 a.
TO Cincinnati, st. Louis and Chicago; $3.50 p. m
dpiY Te P"ef p S9F * HG!i Ra HRoAD
For Canandaigua. Rochester, Buffalo, niagara
Falls, with parlor Car to Watkins and the
m. daily except Saturday with Palace car TO
For WilliamsPort, Lock Haven and Elmira
For New York and the East, 500 M, 1890 a. M,
and ioiS p M. Limited Express Of Pullman
~ Palace Cars saS m m daily except SUNDAY
Jersey City with boats Of Brooklyn Annex, AZ
fording direct transfer to Fulton street, avoid
For Phiiadephia 500 a. m 1880 a, M zoo, $40,
1900 and lois y. m; Limited Express, $50 a, m.
For baltimore, $40, 500, $50, 1890 a. M, and 200.
40, 4.4O, $40 $50 1900 and l0.l5p. m. on sun
day, 500 1870 A. M, zoo, $40, $50 1000 and lolo
For Pope's Creek Line, 60 n. m. and 44O p. M
daily, except sunday.
For Annapolis $40 a, m. and l4op. M, daily, ex
ALEXANWPHRfA AA MD IHES
WASHINGTON RAILROAD.
For Alexandria, 4 100, go and II 30 q. M, 40 5,
$40, s and Hop. m. ON sundays ut 100, 9.2s
and 1880 II. m. and p. M
daily, and p, m. daily except sunday "a
Trains leave Alexandria for Washington, 6, sos
ana ISh 10 a. M S ? S 9h9 p ia m ana Y and
Tickets, Information, sleeping and paglor car &C.
commodatiOns can be procured at the offices, north
east corner of Thirteenth street and Pennsylvania
avenue, ana at the station where orders can be
left for the checking ofbaggase to deslhauoh nom
j. il, Woop, General Passenger Agent.
~ ID 4 Nm
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THE EVENING CRITIC.
ESTABLISHED AUGUST. 1865.
THE COMETS TAIL,
Virginia Negroes Excited over IL
md Iastening to Get Religion.

A dispatch from Richmond, Va, of July
8, says: ",The negroes in this city are ex-
cited over series of disasters, which they
attribute to the appearance of the comet.
The consequence is, that hundreds of them
are becoming converted at the most remark
able times and places. The day before the
attempted assassination of President Gar
field, u strange colorcd man, they say, ap.
peared in this city, and, in warning voice,
said: The comets tail is upr and then
told them to look out for great disasters.
Be this true or not, it has carried terror to
large number of the more superstitious
and uneducatcd of the race, which day be-
fore yesterday was still further increased
by the remarkable electrical phenomenon
seen in the heavens just before sunset,
when the whole sky was illuminated by
strong lights, changing and flashing like bur-
nished brass and assuming all colors. Some
of the would-be philosophers among the
colored people set down as the cause of this
spectacle that the comet has done bust
and affirmed with all the eager gesticula-
tion characteristic Of the excited African
that the red-hot contents of the bursted
comet were fast nearing the earth, which
would soon be roasted by the fiery overflow;
and they warned all to seek religion at
once, If they would save themselves. After
these phenomena the supporters of the
comet theory received another convincing
proof that the strange visitor had brought
evil with it. This was the sudden death
yesterday, while driving his wagon, of Park
Moody, popular colored factory hand.
This series of strange things, beginning
with the serious illness Of tho Rev. John Jas
per, whose sermon on the Sun Do Move
has given him wide reputation, has caused
great sensation among the colored people,
and nearly all Of them are seekingt to get re-.
ligion. In some of the tobacco factories so
many conversions and miraculous visions
have occurred as to seriously interfere with
business, and the mania has gone to such an
extent as to actually take the form of
lunacy"
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The Picnic Lemonade.

Irene, Irene, now tell thy beads,
And lot thy prayers be made,
If ever thy fair form be wrung
BY the picnic lemonade.
For the world would sob and flends rejoice
And nought could thee avail,
II once thy coral lips should sip
In the acid-eaten pail.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-07-12

A nobby young student of Caius
Remarked, "Now just amt the chaius
I've such shiny hats,
And gorgeous cravnts,
That the boys yell-oh, what braus""
Puck