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The Evening critic., 1882-03-02
The Smith Ifabcas Corpus Case.

The habeas corpus case OK James Smith,
growing out Of his arrest ulder capias al
satisfaciendum issued In the suit of Marion
Jones against James Smith and his wite, Jean
Smith, came on for hearing before Justice
Macarthur this morning. The marshal made
return of the writ and delivered the prisoner
10 the court.
Mr.. Redington asked that at this point the
crse be certified TO the General Term, and in
the meantime the relator be released on
recoenizance. Gen. Crittenden called atten-
ton 10 the different statutes on the subject of
imprisonment for debt, and demonstrated
that there was no act of Congress taking away
the Issuing OF capias ad satisfaciendum;
therefore it was still in full force and effect
and the question then arose what would be-
come of The writ, and he could not see how the
court could go further than see IL the commit
ment was legal.
His Honor thought as the statute authorized
Issuing OF n captas al satisfaciendum on a
Judgment, II would be best to follow the course
prescribed In the statute.
Mr.. Redfngton maintained that the act OF
1S45 repealed all that portion of the act OF
faciendum on judgment, and no persons
could be arrested on such a writ unless judg-
ment had been obtained against him under
the law of 1912 and prior to Its revision by the
act of 1S45. As this was an important ques
ton, The legality OF the commitment, one OF
interest both TO the public and the bar, he
suggested, in good faith, that II be certified to
The General Term, where a final decision could
be had, and in the meantime his client could
give good and responsible ball.
Gen. Crittenden said that there was one
point he wished to call attention TO, and that
was that this relator had possession of all this
womans clothes and by this action she could
be kept out of them for long time, and would
be worthless when returned, II ever. II the
clothes were returned he had no objection TO
the case going up.
His Honor was of the opinion that the
statute stated the course TO be followed, and
he would require IL TO be done strictly. 1t
permits n hearing by court or jury, and shows
whether or not there are good grounds for COM
mitment. He also declined to certify the
case 10 the General Term, as he did not
doubt that Congress had I'm view the
necessity OF summary action when
the act was passed. He did not see any hard
ship In the matter, especially II the party was
concealing this property. His opinion was
/ that hereafter this proceeding would be fol-
lowed In preference TO n creditors bill In equi
ty, and this statute so long overlooked made
profitable. The only thing remaining, and
which came next, WIS for them to elect how
the issues would be tried.
1t was then decided TO try the case before n
jury, and the Court ordered them to frame the
issues, submit them 10 the counsel on the
other side, and fixed saturday morning next
for the hearing.
Mr.. Smith was then admitted to bail In the
sum of 81 900, 10 appear from day to day and
await the action In the proceedings, Mr.. John
Dunn becoming his surety.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-02

An English sergeant named McCristoll
was killed by Bombay street car recently,
and the accident brought some interesting
facts to light. The man had been in
Afghanistan six months, and the coroner
found upon his body in his room cash
amounting TO s., ,0O0 and il appeared that
be had sent home $4,000 more, The
Afghan campaign is said to have been ac-
companied by wholesale waste aud stealing
all around. Men, who three years ago were
as poor as church mice, are now myster-
iously rich.
At recent funeral in Iowa parrot
which belonged TO the diseased and had
been taught to repeat passages from Shaks-
peare repeated during an impressive pause
in the services the words, ITO be or not to
be, in such manner as TO cause pecu-
liar impression upon the assemblage.
Mrs. ARA Brown, who recently died in
Chicago at the advanced age of 81 years,
was a remarkable woman, and at her fu.
neral the account which was given of her life
was based on diary which she had Kept
for upward of 20 years, She is said to have
been a good Hebrew, Latin and German
scholar, and ''at the early age Of eight to
have become convert 10 Christianity"
What was she before her conversionf
The Evening critic., 1882-03-02
DistrIct Government Notes.

Forty eight dollars was collected for
building permits to-day, an unusually large
amount. Twelve permits were Issued.
The Commissioners have prepared an
elat crate statement for the Congressional
committee OF the expenditures made on
school buildings I'm the last three years, their
present condition and other data concerning
Them.
Applications have been filed for young
trees 10 be planted as follows: William H.
Dugle and M. i. Adder, on High, Market and
Fayettc streets, In Georgetown; NJ. q. Weaver
ct AL ON the north side OF High street; j. NJ.
Mcfarland ct al, ON Ninth street southeast.
Employees of the Government Print
Ing-ofIice have applied 10 the Commissioners
for an abatement OF the nuisance perpotrated
by the b. o. II. r. Co.. which consists of drlv-
ing heavy wagons over the pavements of the
square between ID and streets, on North Cap.
tai street, depositing mud, etc.
The Health Officer to-day forwarded
10 the National Board OF Health report of the
progress made by smallpox during the two
weeks ending February 27. There were In
this city during that period seven new cases,
OF which four were male and three female, six
in premises at Fourteenth and d streets north.
east, two in the United States Jail and one
was the case OF a carpenter employed at the
Small l.poxtHospital, and who had been Vic
tim of confiuent yarlola ON aprevious occasion.
Two deaths occurred al the hospital aud three
patients were cured and discharged from that
Institution. Two of the seven patients had
never been yaccinated and four not vaccinated
until after they had been exposed 10 the dis
case fiye OF the cases were Ndf1Old hnl Two
slight attacks Of varloloid. The physicians OF
the poor have already yGccinated S,7l2 per-
sons,
The total mortality in the District Of
Columbia for tho week onding Saturday, Feb
ruaiy 20, 1882, was 100, being % more than
during me week preceding, on at the rate OF
21.0l per ] 200 per annum. OF the docedents
Is were white females % eolOrod males, and
30 colored females, making an annual death
rate Of 20.3 per 1000 for the white population
and 42.0 for the colored, OF tho deaths "A oc-
CURED In Washington, Q In Georgetown q In
The county, and II In the hospitals; so OF the
decedents we're natives OF this District, % of
other parts Of the United States, and ~ OF for
sign counuiesi 3 white and % colored were
80 and over. There were 80 births reported
wiz IA white males, 10 white females, IL
colored males and "a colored females, making
an annual birth-rate Of 10.1 per 1000 for the
white population and 2S.S for the oolored.
Marriages reported, 10 White, 2; colored, 8.
hlill.births, J-white, p; colored, 4.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-02
Ex-senator Sargent Dined.

one of the most elegant dinners of the sea-
son was given at weleker's last night by Sena-
Tor Mitchell 10 party of friends In honor Of
Mr.. Sargent, Minister-elect % Germany.
Among his guests were speaker keifer, Justice
Field, Secretary Kirkwood, Postmaster General
Howe, Assistant Secretary New, Senators Miller
California;, Farley, Jones, Fair, Dawes, Ferry,
sherman, Grover, Slater, Morgan, Representa-
tiyes Hiscock, Mckinley, Le Feyre, orth, Hub
bell, Butterworth, George, Knott, Hazelton,
Maginnis, Belford, Bronts, Gordon, Pound,
Assistant Postmaster-General Hatton, Hon.
George II. Williams, Hon. W. w. Upton, Hon.
j. b. Montgomery, Hon. J. B. Shannon, Hon. o.
b. Curtis, Esn. George O. GOrhaDl, Hon. Philip
Ritz Hon. r. A. Elmer, Hon. Elisha II.
Allen, Gen. Richard Q. Drum, Hon. John II,
Mcbride, Major Ben Perley POore, Col. Robert
Stevens, Col Joseph A. Nunes, Col. Isaac L..
Tichenor, DR.. A. NJ. Loryea, Capt. John A.
Mullan, Mr.. ID. II. Mckee, Col, Ben. Holiday,
Mr.. George W. Adams, Mr.. II. II. Gilfry, Mr.. A.
Q. Buell., Mr.. q, Nj. Haler, Mr.. W. Scott Smith,
Mr.. ID. David Lloyd, Mr.. ]. y. Tchenor, Mr.. III.
Peters.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-02
The Fire Board.

THE fire board held their monthly meeting
last night at the ofilee OF the Chief Engineer,
In the Columbia Building. Chief Cronin sub
nitted q report showing the number of fires
during February TO have been fourteen, en-
failing loss OF S54, 800, fully covered by in
surancc. A report was also submitted of the
destruction OF the jefferson building, with the
action taken concerning the same by the Com
missioners ana School Board. Chief Cronin
was direcied 10 confer with Gen. Meigs and as
certain whether bows and arrows could be
utilized for carrying life lines TO the upper
windows of burning buildings, and In case he
found them 10 be Practicable 10 purchase the
same for trucks A and B.
q. W. Burrows, Columbus NJ. Barnes, Philip
W. Nicholson, William II. Topping, l.. A, Hurl
and George W. Boyd applied for positions on
he force.
Mr. =. j. Lauritzen, OF the National Rifles,
sent a communication stating at the coming
fair Of that organization a billiard table would
be voted for between trucks A aud u.
The Chief Engineer was directed 10 arrange
with MIR. l.. W. sanborn for a public exhibition
aud test OF a number Of flre escapes ana nre
alarms In which he II Interested
The Evening critic., 1882-03-02

Two old ladies were sitting before the
fire engaged in silent thought. Finally
one of them arose, went to the window,
and, scanning the appearance of nature out
side, said Betsy, believe it's going to
rain" No such thing" returned the
other; the suns shining and there's not
cloud TO be seen." Cant help that" re-
sumed her companion; "the tin rooster on
Squire Gilbert's barn is p'intin' straight to-
ward the east, aud that's sure sign of a
Storm Betsy turned as she said this, and,
looking her square in the face with con
seryatiye expression, exclaimed "Lor's
sakes, Jane, how can you be 80 supersti-
tious Brooklyn Eagle.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-02
The Ouestion Settled.

There's no use in arguing the question Of
the potency of some substances for especial
service in emergencies. They will do all
they promise, and more, if judiciously used.
The following, from Mr.. p. Murphy, of No.
the point stated above. Mr. Murphy says
Il had occasion to use St. Jacobs Oil re-
Gently, and must say that it is the best
lipiment ] ever saw used. l caught cold
from getting wet at a fire, and it settled in
my shoulder and down my back TO my hip.
/ suffered a great deal from the pain. |
was advised to try st, Jacobs Oil. / did
so, and after the fourth application was
entirely free from pain. | cannot speak
too highly of it, and advise Others to use
itD
The Evening critic., 1882-03-02


stationery store. on King street.
Two Of Portncrs wagon drivers between
whom n little misunderstaudin ing existed,
concluded yesterday evening TO settle mat
ters by resort TO physical force Over
hauz, the smaller Of the two, was severely
beaten, and is lying at his residence this
morning incapable of moving Justice
Whitlesey has issued an order fer the ar
rest of Jim Martin, the man who did the
beating, and he will probably he taken in
charge to-day.
Thursday night, while party of boys
were amusing themselves on the commons
near the Midland depot, they were assaulted
by a gang Of colored roughs. The boys re.
taiatcd with volley of stones when the
negroes fired upon them one of the boys
being shot IN the flcshy part of the leg
The assailants are not known, and search
for them so far has been in vain.
Father Clark lecturcd to a large and at.
tentive audience last night at the Catholic
Church, on Royal street, upon the import
ance Of observing Lent
The large schooner Flying Scu1 is being
loaded at the wharvcs with wheat for
Richmond She had previously taken on
2,l00 bushels at Georgetown.
The trial of Lewis Cox, the colored man
indicted for committing a rape on little
coloIed girl named Kate Miller, was com
menced in the County Court to day. This
case was continued from the February term
of the court on account of the death of
Judge Sangster's father.
A Lively wrestling Match.
Last night, at the meeting of the Colum-
bia Fire Company, member of not very
savory reputation was politely requested
to resign, and after transacting other
routine business adjourned, and kindly
lent the use of their hall to an audience
which had assembled to witness wrestling
match between two of the finest
specimens of Alexandria's physical
youth. The contest had been
decided upon for several days and the watt
ing crowd was largely composed of the rep
resentative sporting men of the city. The
fire company had not adjourned a minute
before every seat in the spacious hall was
occupied by an eager audience. After the
stakes were put up n misunderstanding
alose between the contcsting par
ties, and large quantity OF
profane verbiage was brought TO bear on the
subject before n compromise could be cf-
fected. The men tack led each other with
the grip of giants, and their mighty frames
were twisted and hauled over the hall full
ten minutes before the largest man wa;
compelled to succumb and was dashed
heavily to the hard floor; after
good deal of complimentary pro
family was exchanged by the friend
Of the small man the twain again embraced
each other this time in style suited Il
the large man, for he introduced his op
ponent's back to the floor in .jify. Her,
the friends of each man, not wishing hin
to be other than a champion, voted for
drawn contest, and the large and spic,
crowd adjourned, the greater portion seek
ing comfort in the neighboring saloons.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-02
Sale of Paintings.

The sale of the art gallery of the Hon.
evening. The total of the sales for the
first night was between $4,000 and $o0,-
GOO. Some Of the best prices were as fol
lows: Italy, "Reminiscences" by J. f.
Kensett, $780, "A Path Through the
Woods" j. b. C. Corot 81 200; Pointers y
J. Melvin, $1,000; "Alarron Lescant," p. A.
]. Dagnau, 1890; The FAREWELL G. II.
Bouehton, $500; ''Sheep and Lambs" f.
Nerboeckhoven, $3.50; after the Ball." II
Merle $40
The Evening critic., 1882-03-02
Catholic Church Council.

The fourth Provincial Council of the
Archdiocese of Cincinnati, which includes
the sees Of Louisville, Vincennes, Coving-
ton, Fort Wayne, Cleveland, Columbus,
Detroit, aud Nashville, will be held at the
Cathedral liz Cincinnati next Sunday, and
will be attended by Bishops Watterson,
Toebbe, Borgess., Gilmour, Chatard, Owen.
ger, Elder, the Archbishop's coadju utter, aud
the Bishop of Nashville, if consecrated be-
fore the opening of the council.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-02
The Proposed Free bridge.

The report OF Col Albert to Gen. Wright, Chief
Of Engineers, in regard 10 the proposed free
bridge across the Potomac, above Georgetown,
Is In effect that 1t is impossible to construct Il
proper bridge for the amount appropriated by
Congress, S14O,00O, and that the bid of the
Corrugated Iron Company OF New England Will
not meet the requirements of tho service.
zen. Wright will refer the report to the Secre-
taIy Of War, with recommendation for further
legislation and an increased appropriation.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-02
Love In Snring.time.

p. s. Kennon, OF Philadelphia, Pa, and
Clara j. Lesh, of this city.
Charles Garnett and Malinda Johnson.
John II. Wilson, of this city, and Titia Brown
ing, of Baltimore, Md.
william McShane and Ada Rogers, both Of
Baltimore, Md.
Christian Lentbecher and Margaret Nehren,
both of Baltimore, Md.
William +. Michel, of Baltimore, Nd, and
Maggie 4. Zells, OF this city.
James Hunt and Ellen McMann.
Lewis Turner and Margaret j. A. Seller.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-02
Uncle Toms Cabin.

On Monday next Jay Rails majestic revival
CT the moral, historical and picturesque drama
Of "Uncle Toms Cabin" will be given at Fords
matinees throughout the week. Among the
attractions are the Magnolia Jubilee Band and
trained bloodhounds. The pursuit by the
Sic uthhOunds of the escaping slaves In the
frst epoch, the death Of Era In the second and
Marks The LaWyer throughout the piece are
very expressive and effective. The price OF
admission is remarkably reasonable, %, 3)
The Evening critic., 1882-03-02
A Painful Accident.

last Tuesday afternoon a strip of plaster,
measuring about twenty feet in length ana
five feet in width, fell from the ceiling OF the
letter distributing room of the city post-ofIice,
and struck Mr.. r. Stevens, one OF the clerks,
on the head, inhicting very painful wound
Mr.. Stevens has ever since the accident been
confined to his room, and will in all likelihood
remain there for several days to come. There
are other rooms in the post-office that are in
as bad condition as the one in which Mr.. Stew
ems almost lost his life, and the Government
ought either TO erect new city post-of1ice or
pMt The old one in repair.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-02
THE COURTS,

COURT IN GENERAL TERM-Chief Jus
tice Cartier and Justices Hagner and
James-Patch VS.. White; argument CON
cluded and case submitted. Hibernia
Building Association VS.. Carusi ct al, trus-
tees, and George T. Gibbons ct al; hearing
commenced,
The Evening critic., 1882-03-02
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

The special bulletin issued from the Signal
Ofiice to-day says.
Fair weathelle indicated for New England
and the Middle States during Friday.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-02
Spring COInetb.

and full and complete spring stock of
wall papers, window shades, cornices, pic
lures; picture frames in velvet, plush and
fancy woods on hand and made to order
from over 200 different styles of mouldings.
and also a beautiful line of Easter cards, at
Necfhofl's, 9l6 Seventh street.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-02

JULIUS LANsBURGH, 3l5 Seventh street,
will open tomorrow morning 1900 real
Turkish mats, slightly damaged by salt
water at 81 each, and d65 imperfect crumb
cloths at any price.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-02
Money bay.

To-day is money day at the Importers
Tea Company. Read the list in another
column of names of persons securing
presents Of money yesterday. If you don't
at first sucos d, try, try again.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-02
FINANCIAL,
To,t,av.s stock Ouo,otious.

The following observations Of the transac
tons in the financial market to-day, together
with opening and closing quotations, are fur
nished by the banking house of H. d. Cooke, jr.,
4 Co, 400 I street, washington, D. c.:
The Evening critic., 1882-03-02

A Boston young man attended a prayer
meeting, and heard SO many confessions of
crime that he concluded it was no place for
him. He felt as though he needed better
society .--Neg Hapea Register.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-02

julius LANsBURGH, 3l5 Seventh street,
will open tomorrow morning 300 real
Turkish mats, slightly damaged by salt
water, at 81 each, and i65 imperfect crumb
cloths at any price.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-02

protection alone for the south sidc Of the rc-
claimed area. He proposes a sectional area
below the freshet line Of 10000 square feet
His project Includes also the calling VI some
$50 feet on Easby's Point
For the time being he would keep tho illlng
OF the fints somewhat within the limo OF bulk
head proposed by Mr. Albert until observation
of the river cOuld be made with its now regime,
and he would for the present limit the area OF
deposit below the Long Bridge TO, perhaps, two
nfihs Of the contemplated project His plan
Is also TO build n catch sewer along the harbor
front so that none of the city drainage should
Nltiate the water Of the harllor, this sewer 10
discharge Into the Eastern Branch. The re.
port has
A chapter ON the Anac0stia River
as follows "The Information before the
beard is not sufficient to serve as n basis Of
Anacostia. This is due to the want OF money
for the necessary surveys. The board there
fore makes no recommendation for the Ana
costa other than for the dredging OF
A Channel twenty Feet Deep
at mean low water and 125 feet wide, through
the shoals which now prevent proper access 10
the Navy-yard, with the excavation Of q turn
ing basin OF suitable capacity, aud twenty
four feet depth at tho yard. The cost Of such
dredging VIII be about $4,000, which is In
cluded In the aggregate of S2,5OO,OOo pre-
viously given. This extent of Improvement
is understood to be all that Is necessary at
this time.
Accompanying the report are the following
maps and documents;
Report of MIR. y. i. Albert 70 the Chlet OF En
gineers, dated January II, 1882 with It's ac-
comranyng maps and drawings.
Extract from the report of the Commissioners
d. @. for the year ending June 80, 1879.
Letter OF Majorw. ]. Twining, Corps OF En-
gincers, Engineer Commissioner OF the Dis
trlct with map Of the improvement proposed
by him.
Report Of George z. waring, ir., on the i'm
provement OF the sanitary condition of the
Executive Mansion.
The report is signed by Gen. Q. A. Gilmore,
Col. VIM. p. Craighill and Gen. @. d. Comstock,
and by Capt. Thomas Turtle as recorder.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-02
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

pERso~s ~ ALFNASDRfA wishing THE
CRi1Ic lefl at their residence will receive prompt
attention by leaving their address at Mr. CoN's
stationery store. on King street.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-02
Washington stock Exchange.

The following are the closing quotations Of
the Washington Stock Exchange to-day:
GOVERNMENTS,
The Evening critic., 1882-03-02

Major W. j. Twining, Corps of Engineers,
Engineer Commissioner Of the District, at the
request Of the Board, presented drawing en-
bOdying his views OF project. In horizontal
projection II is very similar TO the projects pre-
sented by Mr, Albert the variation being
Bridge TO be used as sluicing basins for the
purpose of changing the water In the Washing
ion channel, these ponds receiving water dur
ing the iood-tide from the main channel, and
discharging ON the ebb Into Washington har-
Dor.
Major Twining proposes raising the level OF
the reclaimed areas 10 the height OF four feet
above freshet overflow, and proposes rip-rap