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The Evening critic., 1881-09-22
shark Caught in the Potomac.

A shark measuring nine feet three inches
and weighing $50 pounds was captured at
St. Georges Island on the 18th instant by
Mr.. Robert J. Adams one of the proprietors
of the popular Potomac Hotel at that place.
II was caught during the night by u hook
that had been set for it, and when found in
the morning was dead. One of its smallest
teeth was sent by Mr.. Adams to Mr.. A. j.
Donaldson of this city. Ii was over an inch
in length and about three.fourths of an inch
in width at its broadcast part and tapers
down to point at the end. The tapering
sides are very sharp and jagged, presenting
the appearance ofvery fine saw teeth. There
are other sharks in the same location and
efforts are being made to capture them, as
they are extremely troublesome to fisher
men and most shocking to bathers.
The Evening critic., 1881-09-22

PERSONAL.

CONGRESSMAN JOHN II. STARIN, of Now
York, is in the city.
CONGRESSMAN THOMAS BAYNE, of Pitts
burg, Is ut the Riggs House.
Col. j. l. NEvIN, editor of the Pitts
burg Leader, is at the Ebbitt.
Ex-SHERIFF DAGGETT and wife, of
Brooklyn, are at the Arlington.
Hon, JOSEPH HAwLEy, of Connecticut,
arrived in the city this afternoon.
SECRETARY WINDOW was at his desk in
the Treasury Department, to-day, for few
hours.
EX-VIcE-PREsIDENT HANNIBAL HAM
LIN and Senator l.. Salisbury, of Delaware
are registered at the Ebbitt.
MEssRs WILLIAM COPELAND, hester
Shaw, Mcbride, Nelson, Wight, Truesdell,
Ogden-in fact the entire Newspaper Row
absentecs have returned TO the city.
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PREPARATIONS AT CLEVELAND.
Of n Magnificent CatafAIaue

Erection of Magnificent CatafhIque.
CLEVELAND, OHIO, Sept. 22.--The COM
mittee Of arrangements is busily pushing
forward the work of preparation for the
last rites on Sunday and Monday. Work
ON the catatalque, which was begun on
Tuesday night, has now advanced far
enough to give general idea of the design.
IT is being constructed in the Republic
Square, at the intersection of Superior and
Ontario streets.
" Is fifty feet square, and surmounted by
globe or dome, which, at the pinnacle,
will be seventy feet high. On each of the
four sides Is an arch twenty-four feet wide,
rising from the floor to the cornice, twenty
nine feet above where they are Joined in q
keystone of shieldsand flags
The floor is six feet above ground, tho
points of entrance and exit on the Superior
street sides being reached by inclined
planes Tho four corners of the roof are
surrounded by large pinnacles of draped
flags, and from their bases flow remnants of
American colors appropriately draped.
The roof rises to q pointed centre, fes-
TONED with white and black drapery. The
committee appointed to escort the remains
to this city will leave here at ! o'clock to-
morrow afternoon and meet the Presidents
train at Pittsburg cscorting 1t from that
city, and reaching here at o'clock on Sat-
urday afternoon.
Mayor Ewing, of st. Louis, tenders the
use Of the hearse used at Springfield, ILL.,,
OH the occasion Of Lincoln's funeral, and
now in the possession of Jesse Arnot, of that
city.
A suit of rooms are procured at the Ken
nard House for the Cabinet and Gen. Grant,
and the other hotels are overwhelmed with
telegraphic orders for rooms.
1t is proposed to cover the entire funeral
expenses here, amount to about $15, 900, by
Individual subscriptiOns.
The Evening critic., 1881-09-22
HUMILIATION AND PRAYER.
A Proclamation by the President
Directing the Observance of Mon
dry Next.

dry Next.
BY the President Of the United States of
America. A Proclamation.
WHEREAS, in His inscrutable wisdom, it
has pleased God to remove from US the il
lustrous head of the nation, James A. Gar
field, late President of the United States,
and
Whereas it is fitting that the deep grief
which fills all hearts should manifest
itself with one accord toward the
PhrOne Of infinite grace, and that we should
bow before the Almighty and seek from
Him that consolation in our aflliction and
that sanctifcatiOn of our loss which He is
able and willing to youohsafe.
Now, therefore, in obedience to sacred
duty, and in accordance with the desire of
the people, !, Chester A. Arthur, President
of tho United States of America do
hereby appoint Monday next, the goth day
of Septomber, on which day tho remains of
our honored and beloved dead will be con-
signed to their last resting place on GARTH
to DO observed throughout the United States
as day Of humiliation and mourning
and earnestly recommend all tho people to
assemble on that day in their respective
alike. their tribute of sorrowful submission
to the will of Almighty God,
and of reverence and love for the
memory and character of our late
Chief Magistrate. In witness whereof
have hereunto set my hand and caused the
seal of tho United States to be affixed.
Done ut the city of Washington the 22d day
of September, in tho year of our Lord 1881,
and of the independence Of the United
States the one hundred and sixth.
[Signed.] CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
lSeall BY the President:
JAMES G. BLAINE, Secretary Of State.
The Evening critic., 1881-09-22
MayerIy,s NfinstreIs.

Tho management decided to close the
Opera-house last Tuesday evening until the
remains Of the late President would be
taken from the city, and the official pro-
grammo of the obseques having announced
that the body will be taken from the Capt.
toll ON Friday at 8 p. m, the business of the
0pera-house will be resumed that evening
and at the Saturday matinee and night,
when Havorly's Mastodon Minstrels will
appear.
On Monday night, Gilbert & sullivan's
latest production, Patience" will be pro-
duced in exquisite style.
The Evening critic., 1881-09-22
What was Done at the Cabinet Meet
Ing.

The Cabinet remained in session about an
hour and a-half, and was occupied mainly
with discussing questions bearing upon the
funeral arrangements of the dead Presi-
dent. TWAS decided that there was
No Necessity for an Extra Session of
Congress,
and that there should be no change in the
personnel Of the Cabinet, for the present at
least. A proclamation was agreed upon ap-
pointing Monday next as day of prayer
and fasting. The President and Cabinet
have all left the Capitol
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ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE FUNERAL.
The Omcia1 Programme Issued
To-Day.

The Omcial Programme Issued
To-Day.
The following official order was issued
to-day:
The remains of the late President will
lie in state in the rotunda of the Capitol
until 3 o'clock p. IN. on Friday, the 23d in
slant, when they will be borne to the depot
Of the Baltimore & Potomac Railroad, and
thence conveyed to their final resting place
at Cleveland, Ohio.
Order Of Procession.
Funeral Escort in column of march.
Battalion Of District of Columbia Voluu-
tcers.
Battollion of Marines.
Battalion of Foot Artillery.
Battery Of Light Artillery.
CIVIC PROCESSION.
Chief Marshal Col. Robert Boyd and assist
ants.
Clergymen in attendance.
Physicians who attended the late President.
The Evening critic., 1881-09-22
CLOSING, the SchooIs.

The disoroditable conflict of authority
between the School Board and the Commits
sioners, on the question of closing of the
schools was ended yesterday afternoon, by
the issuing of the following order by the
president of the board:
WASHINGTON, ID. c.. Sept n.
1t is ordered that the public schools of the
District of Columbia be closed on Thurs.
day and Friday, the I'D and sd instant: on
which days the remains of the late Chief
Magistrate Will lie In state ut the Capitol;
and also ON Monday, the 26th instant, the
day now appointed for the final sepulture
ut Cleveland, Ohio. c. NJ. MATTHEW'S,
President Board of Public School Trustees,
District of Columbia.
The Evening critic., 1881-09-22

Gen. Arthur is the first President who
entered upon the duties of the Office else
where than at the seat of Government but
there was Yice-President who took the
oath of Office in foreign land Hon. VIM.
r. King, Of Alabama, was elected Vice
President in 1852 ON the ticket with Presi-
dent Pierce. He was in feeble health, and
carly In January, 1853, his physicians adj
vised him to go to Cuba. Congress passed
u special act under which he took the oath
of office before the consul-general at Ha-
vana March 4, 1858. He died soon after
returning to his home,
The Evening critic., 1881-09-22
DIR. Rhodes' Transfusing battery,

advertised in another column, is an 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.. Il. X. Helphenstine, the we'll
known druggist, Fourteenth and Fstreets-
Ebbitt House-is the agent.
The Evening critic., 1881-09-22
The Military Escort Tomorrow.

The Fifth Maryland Regiment has offered
their services as funeral escort in this CITY
ON Friday, and they have been accepted.
Gen. Sherman, has ordered four companies
of United States troops from Fortress Mon.
roe two companies from Norfolk, one from
Richmond, and the regular troops from the
Arsenal barracks to participate in the fnne.
raj procession. The Marine Corps have re-
ceived similar ORDERS
The Evening critic., 1881-09-22
Wathing the Thieves.

The detectives have been watching the
depots carefully to-day, waiting for pro-
fessional thieves from other cities coming
to "work" the town. James Brown was
arrested by McDevitt this afternoon and
recognized as New York pickpocket. He
will be detained in a cell until the crowd
has left the city.
The Evening critic., 1881-09-22
Found Dead.

Anna Curry was found dead in bed this
morning at 1914 New York avenue, and
the Coroner was summoned, who gave a
certificate of death from pneumonia.
The Evening critic., 1881-09-22

of mems, boys and youths suits at the
Avenue Clothing House, 939 Pennsylvania
avenue. An examination of these goods is
requested before purchasing.
The Evening critic., 1881-09-22
FINANCIAL.
To.day's stock Quotations.

The following observations of the trans
actions in the financial market to-day, to-
gether with opening and closing quotations,
are furnished by the banking house of FL.
d. Cooke, Jr.. & Co.. 1929 + street, Washing.
ton d. C.. r.I
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Copies 1.-THE EVENING CRITIC may be
had and subscriptions left at Z. X. Lundy's
book and stationery store, 1913 Bridge street.
Gcorpetown,
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Clergymen in attendance.
Physicians who attended the late President

The officers Of the Army, Navy, and
Marine Corps in the city and not on duty
with the troops forming the escort, in full
dress, viii form, right in front, on either
side Of the hearse-the Army ON the right
and the Navy and Marine Corps on the left
and compose the Guard of Honor
FAMILY.
Relatives.
Ex-Presidents of the United States.
THE PRESIDENT.
The Cabinet Ministers.
The Diplomatic Corps.
The Chief Justice and Associate Justices of
the Supreme Court of the United States.
The Senators of the United States.
Members Of the United States House of Rem.
resentatives.
Governors of States and Territories, and
f Commissioners of the District of
Columbia
The Judges of the Court of Claims. the
Judiciary of the District of Columbia,
and Judges of the United
States Courts.
The Assistant Secretaries of State. Treasury.
and Interior Departments.
The Assistant Postmastcrs. General
The Solicitor-General and the Assistant At
tOrneys-General.
Such Societies as may wish to ioin.
Citizens and Strangers.
The Evening critic., 1881-09-22

When young man sees good oppor-
tunity before him he should embrace it
heartily. Should she squeal that would be
her fault.-Phild. Chronicle Herald
The Evening critic., 1881-09-22
special weather bulletin.

The special bulletin issued from the Sig
nal Office to-day says;
The indications are that slightly warmer
and fair weather will prevail to-day, and
probably tomorrow in New England the
Middle and South Atlantic States.
The Evening critic., 1881-09-22

Brevet Major-General r. B. Ayres colonel
I'd artillery will command the funeral escort.
The troops designated to form the escort
will assemble on the east side of the Cant.
toll, and form line fronting the eastern por,
tico of the Capitol precisely at o'clock D.
M, on Friday, the ODD instant.
The procession will move on the conclu-
sion of the religious services at the Capitol
(appointed to commence at o'clock), when
minute guns will be fired at the Navy Yard,
by the vessels Of war which may DO in port,
at Fort Myer, and by the battery ofartiilery
stationed near the Capitol for that pur-
pose
At the same hour the bells of the several
churches, fre'engine houses, and the school
houses will be tOlled..
The officers Of the army and navy selected
to compose tho guard of honor and accom-
pany the remains to their final resting
place will assemble at p. IN. at the Balti-
more & Potomac railroad depot, where they
will receive the body of the late President,
and deposit it in the car prepared for the
purpose.
ROBERT II. LINCOLN, Secretary of War.
WILLIAM II. HUNT, Secretary of tho
Navy.
j. DENT, Prost. Board Com'rs., DC.
The Evening critic., 1881-09-22

You are Invited
to examine my fall stock. George Spransy's,
507 Seventh street. May Building.
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-25
CHINA AND JAPAN.
The Russo-Chinese Dispute-opening Of
an American Railway in Ianan

The Russo-Chinese Dispute-openine Of
an American Railway in japan.
SHANGHAI, Dec. 30-The latest intellioenct
from Pekin indicates that everything is Guiet
Ten. $50, the Lii commander, has halted on
MS way 10 the capital somewhere in the Prov.
lnce OF Shens. where he will remain until the
Chlnese new year. The Russians and Chinese
each think that spring must bring a climax
The frost has stopped the Transportation Of
chinese troops northWard
Inc BRUSH steamer Bombay, owned by
chinese, loaded with cotton, was burned on
the Yang-tse on Christmas. This is the steam
Ut tha' SANK the American war vessel Oneida
within few miles of Yokohama in 1869,
YOKOHAMA, Jan. S.-Mikado, accompanied
by the Princess of the blood and MANY high
omcers OF the government. paid a state visit to
the Duke OF Genoa on board the frigate Vittor
on Jan. 7th, and partook of dinner
Inc occurrence of large fires here and in
Ioklo, O-aka, and various other places in the
country mas caused much suffering,
"A native paper states that the Chinese En-
voy at Toxic has received orders to return to
emma, and it is intimated that his recall has
some connection with the settlement of the
Flu hlu affair, which is still in an unsatisfac-
tory condition SO far as China is concerned.
Just II months from the date of the order
gwen Tor Its construction, the first division
rs miles-of the railroadiin Yeso the northern
lsland OF Japan, was opened to traffic, and the
tIains are now run daily at profit. The line
Is from Otaruni Harbor on the west coast via
Lapparo. the capital, to the Paroni
coal fields: 1t cost $4,000 per mile, which in
GUIDES rolling stock. motive power, machinery
Ior terminal repair shops. The English line
quilt between Toxic and Yokohama cost near
ly $1,000 per mile, aud it took five wears to
complete Is miles. The Japanese officers are
greatly encouraged by the prospect of Ameri-
can system of rapid transportation. This is the
hrst American railroad in Asia and was con-
ssructed under the direction of Joseph M.
Crawford, a Pennsylvania, all of whose az.
sistants are Americans
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-25
TELEGRAPH.
Ohio Legislators Talking of Prohibiting
the Consolidation,

Ohio Legislators Talking of Prohibiting
the Consolidation.
COLUMBUS, Jan. 23.-For several days it has
been apparent that great opposition existed to
the proposed consolidation of the American
Union, Western Union and Atlantic and
Pacific Telegraph Companies. 1t is now evil
dent that leading members of the General
Assembly have been consulted in reference to
the ACCESSIBILITY Of passing law which will
prohibit the proposed consolidation. Public
sentiment is SO adverse to the proposed COM
bination that it is now stated that when the
legislature convenes on Tuesday next joint
resolution will be offered calling for facts, as
we'll as an opinion from the Attorney General
as to the power of the legislature in the
premises. Prominent attorneys are of the
opinion that the proposed consolidation of the
interests of the companies within the State
can be prevented by an act of the Legislature,
and cite as precedent an act passed seven
years ago which prevented the consolidation
of the Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and
IndiauapoIis Railway and the Atlantic and
Great Western Road, two lines running
parallel from Cincinnati to Cleveland. 1t is
believed that an act similar to that which pre-
vented the welding of these two roads into one
wouldlalso be sufficient to prevent the con-
soIidation of three telegraph companies. The
subject is attracting considerable attention.
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-25
California Mining stocks.


BOSTON, Jan. a.
The following were to-day's quotations of Butter
Cheese, Eggs and Potatoes:
Butter-We quote choice Northern Western cream
cries at 28@34c for late made and 25628c for fail
to good; New York and Vermont fall diaries at
2b92Sc; straight dairy lots 21024c; and common
to fair dairy lots 16@20c, and winter made at 5a
and 14@21c for common and good; Western ladle
packed at 22@24c for choice and at 1602Ic for
common and good; market steady and choice grades
continue scarce.
Cheese-we quote 13A@13A c for choice:1 1 1a@
13c for fair to good; 8910c for common, market &
quite firm -
tern, Northern and Western,
:, Potatoes firm and steady: sales of Aroostook
Rose at 7OG73c: Maine Central and Vermont Rose
at 63G65c; New York Rose at 6O065c: ProIifics at
6Oa65ci Peerless and Jacksons 53@55c: Chenan-
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-25
NEW YORK.

Railway Capsize-Narrow Escape from
Serious Accident
New YORK, JAM pa dispatch from Bng.
hamton says the Pullman car Empire with ii
passengers from Boston was thrown from the
track near the town of Maryland on Saturday
morning and precipitated down an embank-
ment 30 feet. All the passengers except Col.
E. Jones escaped injury, and he was only
slightly bruised in the neck. The car was a
new one of the Erie and Boston line, built for
the Hoosac Tunnel Company and cost $1,000
The Railway Disaster near Tioga.
A band of negro minstres on the train
burned near Tioga station were all injured by
cuts and bruises, but not seriously. The mail
in the postal car burned comprised the regular
Western mail and raails from Buffalo. Hor-
SsESd sSi;; ;ssSt Canastcta s.sv.
thing in the express car was also burned
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-25
MARINE NEWS.

Collision in Portsmouth Harbor.
Pc RsTMOUTH, Jan. A.-Schooner Josephine
OF Rockland ran into fishing schooner Bell in
the lower harbor on Sunday, breaking the lat.
ter's main boom and causing other damage.
The Atrato Expedition at Newport.
NEWPORT, r. l.. Jan. 24.-Arrived this af-
ternoon from Portland, via Bristol, R. l.,
schooner Joseph P Macheca, bound for South
America on a mining expedition. She sails
tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-25
SIXTIETH LEGISLATURE.
Especial Dispatch to the Press. !
SENATE,

AUGUSTA, Jan. o.
PETITIONS from Vinalhaven, Castine and
otner towns In favor of amending the law re.
lating to the employment of teachers were pre-
sented and referred.
A communication was received from the
Secretary of State in regard to returns from
corporations and referred to the judiciary com.
mittee.
Orders of inquiry were presented regarding
what further legislation, if any, is necessary to
Tx the time when damages for land taken for
highways shall be paid what changes. if anv.
are necessary in chapter % of the Revised
Statutes relating to enactment Of a general
panies.
A bill was presented explanatory of sec. 8.
chap. Is, Laws of 1878, relating to tramps.
Passed to be engrossed to authorize the
sale OF the old Baptist Westinghouse in Mt
Vernon.
Petitions were presented and referred relat-
ing TO changes in the divorce laws; of Mitchell
Newell and others in reference to Indian
rights; OF selectmen of Kingsley for reim-
bursement for support of State paupers: of
James French and others, asking that a Dor
ton OF Fryeburg Academy grant and Bald
wins grant be annexed to the town of Gilead;
Tor change OF law regarding employment of
tide waters in town of Brewer; in reference to
pilotake laws of He'll Gate, N. Y: for an
amendment to constitution prohibiting the sale
OF Intoxicating liquors; to ameud an act to es
burn.
Orders Of inquiry were adopted relating to
amending section 6, chap It's, of the acts and
resolves OF 1879, by striking ont the word two
IN the second line of said section and inserting
10 place thereof the word three, SO that az
amended II will read Agent of Passamaouoddv
Indians $500 per year; examine the do
ings OF the Governor and Council of 1879.
N reference to lands decided to William Todd
by the State In payment for building Tomato
stream bridge; of prohibiting the sale to any
cutcher OF butchers servant or agent Of any
CALI under four weeks of age, unless the same
be accompanied by the mother; of AMENDING a
part OF sec: i, chap. 128, r. S., of 1871. Tor
killing veal calves under four weeks old 40 AZ
70 make the law more effective; of amending
sec. s, chap. z, R. s., so as to transfer the tow5
of Woodland and the plantation of Perham
and New Sweden from the northern to the
southern registry district
A petition was presented from Oidtowp for
. constitutional amendment prohibiting the
liquor traffic.
"A Uin Was reported from the Washington
county delegation to authorize the commits
s'''n-4s OF that county 10 re-assess certain tax
%.
An order of inquiry was adopted relating to
amending the Statutes 50 that representatives
81 the Penobscot and Passama quoddy tribes of
Indians shall be allowed trav Cling expenses
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-25
Senatorial Contests.

HARRISBURG, Jan. 24-One ballot was taken
for Senator today without result and the con-
vention adjourned until tomorrow.
HARRISBURG, Pa, Jan. 14.-The anti-census
Republicans met this afternoon and decided
to submit the rames of John Stuart, Charles
S. Wolfe, George Wharton, Wayne McVeagh.
George Shirres, Congressman Boyne and
Jalusha A. Grow to the Oliver men from
which to select a compromise candidate. No
action has been taken by the Oliver men.
NASHVILLE, Jan. 4.-On the 18th ballot for
Senator, Taylor (Dem.) 36, Muse (Rep.) 46.
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-25
.Tha west India Tariff.

NEW YORK, Jan. N.--A Madrid despatch
says the Minister for the Colonies and Senior
Castillo are inclined to modify the colonial
tariff IN three points by reduction of export
duties in the West Indies by declaring certain
articles among the imports, such as are chiefly
useful for food and alimentary purposes, to be
free OF duty. and by reducing many duties
that burden American imports. As regards
Inc ainerentlal flag duty, both Canovas and
Minister Ultramar have resolved to rednce II
hoping thus to obtain from the United States
reduction of the flag duty laid upon the
Spanish flag a few years ago.
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-25
ASIA.

Gen. Skobeleff Needs Reinforcements
ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. Alt is rumored
that 10000 Tekkes from Merry are advancing
to tn relief of Cock Tepe with battery of ar
tllery. The Golos regards a reinforcement of
Gen. Skobeleff as absolutely necessary.
New YORK, Jan. M.-Gen. Skobeleff had
two engagements on the 10Th and 10th in
which he gained advantages over the Turco-
MANS and has got within "a yards of the wall
of the fortrets at Geek Tepe.
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-25
WEST INDIES.

The United States and the Danish
Islands.
ST. THOMAS, Jan. lit is commonly
rumored that the United States has again
made proposals to Denmark respecting Danish
West India possessions.
The United States frigate Tennessee arrived
at Fred ericksted, St. Croix, on the 10th,
The American schooner Nellie Scott has
been foated from the dock