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The Evening critic., 1882-08-16
THE EVENING CRITIC.
rsTA pLIsHEp AUGUST rsss.
THE CARPENTERS, PAY.
what Some of the Employers Say
About the Threatened Strike.


Concerning the question OF the reduction OF
carpenters wages 1t has been learned upon In
quiry that 1t ia true. In consequence OF the
reduction number OF carpenters have quit
work, and yesterday some Of them engaged In
"strike" talk, but no fears OF q strike exist
among the bosses. Several mon havo left tho
employ OF MIR. L. W. Pllling and also Messrs
bearing & johnson. The latter gentleman,
speaking Of the matter to reporter of THE
"Yes, wo have lost a number Of our men.
At The last meeting OF tho Master Builders AS.
ISOLATION resolution was passed instructing
us to reduce wages generally. Men that were
being paid $3.50 wore TO be reduced to 1925
per day; those paid 1925 to SO, and those re-
coiying So TO $3.50, It being our privilege,
tho old wages. Now VIC, with Mr.. @. Edmon.
ston, believe, are the only firms who have
paid our men from
90 to $3.50 Per Day
the year round, and when these men struck
as on the other day whom we were carrying out
the Instructions OF our association, VIC thought
II unfair They accuse us OF employing non.
union men. We do not and mover did employ
such men. 1t is significant fact, though, that
certain bosses in the Carpenters and Joiners'
Union are employing non-union mon."
SWELL" said THE CRITIC, "what nbout the
story that your arm was contracting for work
TO pay your men 50 per day, whom you woro
paying them only S2.5OY'
sits not true" said Mr.. Johnson, omphati-
caliy, two bid for our men Mt SO per day, al.
ways, but many times have been under.bid.
den by contractors who placed the wages of
their men at $3.50"
"You do not anticipate any serious outcome
OF this thingT
"oh, no; suppose 1t will all como right
when the men fully understand It,"
The National Federation Of labor In the Dis
trict Of Columbia, at their meeting last night,
unanimously endorsed tho action OF the
brotherhood OF Carpenters No. 1, I'm resisting
the reduction or wages by two Bosses, who
can OFFER no Just excuse why their Journey.
men should be reduced, when the cost OF
living is tho same as when the increase was
granted.
The Evening critic., 1882-08-16
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

Tho following is the report of Harbormaster
Sutton for August 10: Schooner Newport, Cap
schooner Bengal, Captain Lewis, 1913 tons coal
for johnson 4 Bros; schooner Sallie Ellen,
Captain Floyd, 300 tons coal for Clark L
Given; schooner Flying scud, Captain Meo-
hins, 176 tons coal for W. II. Baum, and seven
barges, with coal, from Philadelphia; the
Light Brigade, Captain 0'Brlen, 2S1 tons for
J. W. wheatiey; Louis Casper, Captain Ma
Amelia, Captain Laughney, 271 tons for q. H.
tons for @. II: Burgess; N. T. Malonoy, Captain
loney, Captain Maloney, 251 tons for j. NJ.
Dave; Mary Lawra, Captain Lynch, 260 tons
for J. W. Williams. Two barges from Cumber-
for i. S. Band / Co.; William Price, Captain
Griminger, 113 tons for p. +. & Co.; schooner
Martha Traycrs, Captain Butler, watermelons
for Golden Richardson; schooner William L.
Ward, Captain Bond, melons for Golden Il
Richardson; schooner John Il. Brash, Captain
Young, melons for Golden Richardson;
schooner George AIMS, Captain Miller, melons
for VIM. Evans; schooner Golden Rule, Cap
tain Wilson, melons for j. L. Clements.
Mollie Jarboe, for boisterous conduct; Eliza.
beth Drew, for being drunk and disorderly,
and j. L. Marsh, also for being drunk, all OF
African nationality, and Frank McIntire,white,
for being intoxicated, were tho culprlts pro.
vided with apartments at the First Precinct
station up to 10 o'clock this morning.
Frank Hall, well.knOwn saloonist OF South
Washington, has commenced the erection of a
new building on Seventh street, corner Of X.
The new two.story brick dwelling and store
being built on Seventh street, between l and
X, Is nearly finished. q. W. Morris has the
contract for completing 1t, and he expects the
owner, A. Fisher, will occupy It about septem.
Der l..
Lucius L. Smiths grocery store, ut 4 Is sixth
street, corner OF L, is being handsomely
painted.
The work of cutting sewer through street
for the use Of the new police station being
erected was commenced yesterday.
Sandy Brown, n colored man, fell yesterday
In the jefferson School building while oillciat.
ing as holman, and seriously maimod him.
self. He was promptly carried to his home,
ON South Capitol street and medical aid sum.
moned.
The Evening critic., 1882-08-16
PERSONAL.

THE Hon. II. G. Rogers is acting Com.
missioner of Internal Revenue.
Dr.. EWING, Chief of the Pension Di-
vision. secretary's office, Interior Department
IL OF on weli.earned vacation.
-MRs. GENERAL DRUM and her two
daughters arrived homo this morning after n
short stay at Fortress Monroe.
Mn. RICHARD A. SYLVESTER and mem
bers OF the Ute Commission leave hero to-
night for their field Of duty.
THE most expert equestrienne at the
White sulphur Springs this year Is said to DO
Mrs. Caroline Bloomer, OF this city.
HON. NATHANIEL LITTLEFIELD died
at O'Clock last night, aged 73, at Bridgeton,
Me. He was n Representative In Congress two
terms from the State of Maine.
WILLIAM II. CHAMPION, of the In
dian Division, Secretary's ollco, Interior De-
Cotochesset House, on tho coast of Massa-
chusetts.
Arthur MARTIN, the obliging clerk
In the Land and Railway Division, Secretary's
of1lce, Interior Department, Is basking In the
sunshine and hearing what the wild waves
are saying on the Jersey sea coast.
THE many friends of Mr.. VIM. p. Cope
land, OF the Brooklyn Eagle, Will be glad 70
learn that no is rapidly Improving and VIII
as no is strong renough, will leave for Long
Branch TO be gone until cool weather.
OUR popular young friend, Mr.. A. J.
Eastwood, of A. l.. Hazelton's fine shoe store,
has returned from an extended trip through
the East, where no has been looking up tho
very latest fall styles In boots and shoes for
ladies and gentlemen, In order to keep up tho
reputation this store has had for years rs
being tho leading house in Washington for
fine goods.
AMONG the promotions in the Postoflice
Department, that OF Mr.. q. d. Dickey, OF Ohio,
from second to thirdclass is one OF special
deserving. Aside from his high Official capa-
billties, Mr.. d. won lasting honors during the
war as a veteran, from the commencement to
tho end OF the struggle, receiving severe
wounds. The Postmaster-Genera has done
well to recognize the rights OF the soldier and
Republicans in these promotions.
The Evening critic., 1882-08-16
WEST WASHINGTON.

Georgetown LODGE No. 80, U. o. @. d., hold
their regular weekly meeting last night
Major J.. A. WEIGH and family havo returned
from York sulphur Springs.
william Rau, who stated that no was an in.
mate OF tho Old Soldiers Home, died yestcr-
day nj tho house OF Mrs. Stiner, Just beyond
tho District line, near tho receiving reservoir.
Private Brown brought to tho station last
night pair OF horses attached TO country
wagon, which he had found nstrny mt tho cor
ner OF Thirty.socond and NJ streots. Tho
owner put In an appearance about ~ o'clock
last night, after walking TO Tenallytown and
back In search OF thom.
About $3.50 last night Mary Holland, whitc
about 90 years OF age, Jumped Into tho canal
between Twenty ninth street and Rock Crock,
and was drowned before assistance could roach
her. The body was recovered In u few min
ntes and carried TO tho station by 0nlcers
Kobey and Shnnks, whero 1t was examined by
Dr. a. u. shekell, who pronounced llfo OK
tinct. Tho Coroner was notified, and after
viewing tho body this morning decided 1t
was unnecessary 70 hold an Inquest and gave
certificate OF death by suicide.
Taylor, as coxswain, had out Yesterday tho
oightoared shell OF tho Potomncs with tho fol-
lowing crew: Barbarin, Zapponi, Appleton,
Mcleod, Pearson, Hollistcr, Dixon and John
stone; there wero also out from this club eight
pleasure boats. The Columbias gave n most
pleasant bnrgo party last evening to Miss Kato
Hurkamp,tho crew OF the barge being made up
OF Young, Murphy Smith, Davis, Williams,
Mute, Henderson and Mackall, Kintner, cox.
swain; there were also out eight pleasure
DOuls. FROM IHsscnO tnerc wore out SeVen
pleasure boats, and from Johnson Il Bakers,
nine. Payne and White are out ovory day
practicing for thor race with Mansfield and
Lewis, TO como on next Saturday week.
j. q. & j. NJ. Waters received this morning
1000 bushels corn ana 500 bushels of wheat
by cnnalbont Caledonia, and 200 bushels OF
wheat by river.
Tho only sales OF wheat on Change this
morning were 100 bushels Mt SLIP go bushels
Mt s111A, and $40 bushels at S1.1O.
Drovers Rest, d. o., livestock sales, Tuos
day, August 10, 1882 reported by Taverner
Bros, proprietary 2tO cattle offered, and sold
at: Best, 5i2d6c.i good, 5G5lac.i medium
fnir, ii1d5c.; thin steers, oxen ana cows
3h@4Ac.; 900 sheep and lambs at: Lambs
1i9@Giac. sheep, 3i2Gi1l ic.; 20 cows and calves
at from S25G5O each; market very brisk.
High.tide; 0:d2 this evening and 1907 to.
morrow morning,
The Evening critic., 1882-08-16
The Necessity for a Morguc.

The Coroner has written tho following letter
to the Commissioners: "In view of the fact
that two or three station-houses are now being
erected, beg, respectfully, to call attention to
the pressing need for morgue, or at least Of
come room suitably furnished with tables zone
or two) with water and gas pipe over each,
wash.stand, &c, and post.mortem table. This
subject has boon urged repeatedly in former
communications, and with the growth of the
city is becoming more and more a necessity.
1t often happens that persons are found dead
on the streets and elsewhere without any clue
to their identity, many OF whom are strangers.
The usage has been TO convey them to tho
nearest station, at great Inconvenience and
risk TO the health OF officers and men, whom
they can be kept onlya few hours, when they
are buried, perhaps, In Potter's Field and all
opportunity for Identification being thereby
lost. The station In course OF erection In the
Fifth Precinct occurs to me MS the most con-
trial and accessible location, and II the lot Is
sufficiently lerge the morgue could constitute
an annex under the control OF the lieutenant
in charge" Major Morgan made an indorse.
ment ON the letter directing the Inspector OF
Buildings to ascertain whether the proposed
annex could be erected and whether the ap-
preparation would be exceeded In 80 doing
The Evening critic., 1882-08-16
nB OE SVIIWtOFH, WOVVTuOk
Representatives.
PROTECTION FROM FIRE.
Chief Engineer CrOnIn's Recon-.
mendation to the Treasury De.

Chief Engineer CrOnIn's Recon-.
mendRtion to the Treasury De.
partment.
Chief Cronin, OF the District Fire Depart
ment, has addressed the following communi-
cation to the Treasury Department In relation
to the safety from fire OF the Treasury build
Ing. The communication was written aftor q
personal investigation Of the building;
" respectfully recommend there BIO pro.
vided eight ladders, four In each courtyard,
with standpipes and stationary ladders, reach.
ing from the ground to the roof.
SIN view OF the combustible character of tho
roof, and especially the danger In the east
wing, large stationary chemical engine
should be placed in the basement. Thermo-
electric alarms should be provided In each
room and In the stairways, to DO operated from
each ioor. The chemical engine In tho base
ment should be provided with system OF
pipes leading to each floor and n suflicient
quantity OF hose BIO attached to the pipes on
each floor, so as to reach every room on the
same.
"With these precautions and preparations n
fire could not originate anywhere In the build
Ing without making an alarm, because tho In.
crease OF temperature near tho flre would set
the thermostat In operation, and give prompt,
simultaneous notice to the watchmen within
the building and the Fire Department without.
In many cases II would probably happen that
the watchmen alone would be able to extin-
guish the fire. Shout !, however, the fire got
beyond their power the notice by the
ihermostat TO the Fire Department and
the facilities rendered them by tho standpipes
and ladders would almost always be attended
with the earliest possible extinguishment.
"Each Of tho several agencies referred to
would OF course bo valuable OF itself alone,
but with all acting together the effect must
be correspondingly increased.
SIN building constructed like tho Treasury
itwould seem clear that no partial or imper,
feet methods should BIO adopted, but that the
most thorough attainable protection be
Afforded at first and at once"
The Evening critic., 1882-08-16
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Another Account OF the Accident.
National Hoard of Health.

The reliable star contained another inac-
urate and garbled statement yesterday in Its
alleged report of the National Board OF Health's
meeting. CRITIC reporter was detailed to-.
day TO straighten out the tangled.up AFFAIR,
which is herewith dono for tho benefit of the
reading public
The sundry civil appropriation act OF August
makes an appropriation for salaries and OK
penses Of the National Board OF Health, with
small sums additional for oflcc expenses. IL
then authorizes tho President of tho United
States 10 expend 100000 In aid OF State and
local boards OF health, or otherwise, In his dis &.
erection. Upon inquiry OF Judge Lawrence,
First Comptroller OF tho Treasury, II Is ascer-
tained that no communication has been I'D
dressed TO him by tho National Board OF Health
on the subject OF this appropriation.
The Board addressed him a communication
on tho 18th instant asking his decision
whether the other sum of $4,000 appropria.
ted by tho act mentioned Is under tho direc-
ton of the National Board as u part OF Its ap.
preparation for the purpose of carrying out
the purposes OF tho various acts creating tho
Board. Also whether any part OF this money
can be used In paying the expenses OF inspec-
ton stations established by tho Board at va
rous places all over the country.
Judge Lawrence has tho subject now under
consideration and will render q decision to-
morrow.
The Evening critic., 1882-08-16

Another success was scored yesterday by the
Departmental Dozen. Their excursion on the
Mary Washington was pleasant and largely at.
tended. Some of the guests wore Mr.. ana Mrs.
W. II. Johnson, Mrs. DR.. A. E. johnson, Mr..
and Mrs. G. T. Jacobs, accompanied by friends
from Baltimore; Mrs. j. It. Bartholom, Mrs.
M. V. Price, Mrs. DR.. IT. Mcdowell, Miss Mary
Everett, Miss Clarie Wolfe, Mr. and Mrs. I. s.
Filbert, Mr.. and Mrs. II. A. Dimmick, Mr.. and
Mrs. O. NJ. Koones and daughter, Captain Grif-
nth and wife, Mr.. Thomas Dougherty and Miss
Hattie Pratt, Nellie Friend, L. 3. Fletcher,
wife and daughter, Willard F. Warner, ID. b..
Treadway, J. II. Purdy, Mr.. and Mrs. benjamin.
+. Tetlow, Miss Maggie Mudd, Judge O.. II.
Underwood, DR.. j. W. Underwood, Mr.. Plant
and LADY, o. Z. Persons and ladies, Captain p.
DAILY and ladies, jackson Yates, Mr.. Birch and
family, Frank Harvey and ladies', Miss Boil
ladies and Mr.. L. Trembly and ladies.
The Evening critic., 1882-08-16
Excursion TO piney Point.

What promises to be n gala aIair Is tho pro-
posed family excursion to plney Point. Next
Monday the palace steamer George Leary Will
take an excursion party TO Plney Point, whore
all the pleasures OF good fishing, bathing and
boating may be secured. A band OF music
Will be ON board, and hop VIII be given at
the Piney Point Hotel. Tho party Will ar
rive IN Washington again Tuesday morning,
The Evening critic., 1882-08-16
Minnehnha Lodge of Good Temp
lRra.

The meeting held last evening was char
acterlstic of that active and progressive or
eanization, tho attendance being very large,
although the weather was intensely warm.
Tho general interest manifested In the pro-
members are alive to tho Importance OF tho
temperance work, as we'll as that they take
pleasure in making the lodgeroom attractive
and entertaining. A great quantity OF I'M
portant work was done, including the admis-
sion OF several new members. The business
session concluded, those present were enter
tained with an eloquent address by Mr..
Griffith, OF Baltimore; vocal solo, by Miss
Sadie Jennings; q recitation, by Mrs. Naylor;
selected reading, by Mr.. Sturgeon; vocal solo,
by Mrs. Kalstrom, and an instructive address
by Hon. ID. p. Holloway.
The Evening critic., 1882-08-16
This MORNINGS Fire.

fire alarm, turned In from box Is at 10 80
O'Clock this morning, summoned the Depart
ment to the twostory brick building on II
street, between Second and Third streets north.
west, long known as the McKelden public
school, which has been rented from John q.
McKelden and used by the District for school
purposes until July l, when II was vacated.
The Are IL supposed to have originated under
the stairway between the first and second
stories, and the Fire Department was unable
10 extfnsuish the flames until about $3.50
damage had been done.
The Evening critic., 1882-08-16
CARPENTER CLOSES.
Continued From First Page.
The Government would Admit That
They Had No Cnac.

He claimed that tho foundations OF the con-
spiracy, II there was any, was laid In tho mu-
These were the obligations that the Govern.
mont could not get away from, and they had
cemented and consolidated these defendants
with them. According to the idea OF the other
side the case originated In partnership
Suppose then they had left out one of tho de;
ana e eSn wou %
up in G This case. 'nG He Claimed that at
In tho verdict. They had described tho con-
spracy by certain contracts, and they could
not tear themselves away from 1t. Having de-
scribed II, by that description they must
He maintained that as these contracts wero
made by individuals and no unity was shown,
individually, and tho charge OF conspiracy
failed
His Honor thought that the Government held
the converse OF that position.
The Court wished TO know II the counsel
held that the Government, having failed In
their proof on one OF tho routes, had failed
al do" answered Mr.. Chandler, 81 contend
that
Their Case Fails 10 Pieces Like
Melted Snow.
don't think that am too faint.heartod to faco
''Then, in that event." inquired tho Judge,
lyon Sr think the, they have failed to make out
81 do" was Mr.. Chambers answer.
swell, that is an important point" replied
tho Judge, lone upon which have not made
up my mind, and would like to hear you
upon It,"
Mr.. Chandler then proceeded to discuss tho
point and maintained that tho parties must
DO Jointly connected under tho Indictment, or
all acquitted, and he bado tho jury read that
allegation well, compare the testimony with
1t and then soy upon their oaths II tho proof
supported IL.
He claimed that there was not single order
made on those routes on the unbrokcn infiu-
ence OF tho defendants. Petitions without
number from honorable and responsible par
ties were filed by persons not in concert with
the defendants, and upon them tho orders
were made. This was n charge of conspiracy
by which the defendants were to use their
Joint influence to procure money from tho
United States.
Did the proof establish that? Did It show
that money was obtained upon their influence
alone? No; on the contrary, II was done on
the
Petitions of Senators, Governors ana
Representatives,
and other Influential persons. To convict
these parties they must show that upon their
uninterrupted influence alone they would have
defrauded the United States; and they had
not shown any such case.
The charge had been made that some OF the
papers had been written by some of the de-
would not insult the Jury by arguing such an
absurd proposition TINT tho writer and not the
| signer was held responsible for the letter and
Its contents.
Mr.. Chandler continued his argument down
to the hour OF adjournment without conclud-
Ing. HIS argument was exceedingly clear,
logical and conclusive. He showed by the i'd
missions OF the prosecuting counsels them.
selves that they had failed to make out their
case as set forth In tho Indictment
The Evening critic., 1882-08-16
EXCURSIONS.

ExcuRsIoN AND BxHIBITioN OF FRUITS.
IL FLOWERS AND VEGETABLES,
At GLYMoNT by the Potomac Fruit Growers
Association, on Friday, August IS, Steamer Key
port Leaves foot of 7th.st. at n. M, and p M;
returning, leaves Glymont at IL p. m. and p M
There will be q fine Exhibition and Address and
Literary Exercises at Glymont. Refreshments,
regular meals and temperance beverages can be
obtained. The lighthouses and bathing suits are
now ready for use. Round'trip to Glymont,
going and returning, Adults, 80 cents. Children,
Is cenia. nnlG
The Evening critic., 1882-08-16

MR.. GEORGE MANTz, the restaurant
keeper, was charged In tho Police Court to-
day with shooting companion yesterday af-
ternoon with pistol. Prosecuting Attorney
Moore stated that the case was one OF accl-
dental shooting, and no was willing 10 take
the defendants personal bonds.
MARY Il, d. BUEBE has filed bill in
equity against Joanna d. Campbell, praying
that trustee be appointed TO sell lot 3,
square 437, and mako division oftho proceeds.
PRENTIss' Concentrated Lemonade Is I'M
oqualod FOR picnics and excursions, as well as
family use. Corner OF Seventh and L streets
northwest
The Evening critic., 1882-08-16
T liver COMPLAINT.

Con. FIFTH AND II ST. n. W.,
DECEMBER 81, 1881.
GENTLEMEN
My husband has suffered with
liver complaint and dyspepsia
from his youth. After taking
two bottles OF Browns Iron
Dltters, feels that he can re-
commend them for their beno-
nclal results,
MRS. A. NJ, KNIGHT.
Browns Iron Bitters cures
liver complaints, kidney dis
cases, enriohes the blood and
reyitallzes the whole system.l
The Evening critic., 1882-08-16

THE District Chemist has condemned
water from tho pump at Ninth street and New
York avenue, and from the we'll at the Wash
ington City orphan Asylum, as unit for drink
Ing purposes.
The vital statistics for the past week
show that "a deaths occurred In tho city, being
an increase OF 3 over the previous week.
marriages.
The Evening critic., 1882-08-16
Tho Wedding Ring.

George A. Ammon and Annlo Il. DGub, both
Of Prince Georges County, Md,
Edmund II. Talbot, OF Prince Georges
County, Nd, and Elizabeth Burgess, OF this
District.
Charles II. Rldenour and Jessie Hosmer
Joseph Harrison, of Fairfax County, Va,
and Annie Brown, OF Loudoun County, Va,
The Evening critic., 1882-08-16
What Did II.

MEMPHIS, TENN, April 30, 1881.
II. II. WARNER 4 Co.: SliiS-1 have been q
sufferer from infancy with disease OF the
kidneys, which yielded neither to doctors,
medicines nor mineral springs. A few bottles
of your Safe Kidney and Liver Cure, however,
restored me to perfect health.
GABE s, BOOKER.
The Evening critic., 1882-08-16

THE Liquor License Committee has
granted licenses TO John j, Mcmahon and Jas.
l.. Ward, and declined to grant them to Samuel
W. Adams and George W. Hall 4 Bro.
The Evening critic., 1882-08-16
I" AIderney DAIRY Worons.r

Fresh Attorney Butter, churned every morn.
Ing and delivered In y ID. "ward" prints, doc.
per NJ. Also, cottage cheese, buttormilk and
sweet milk, &c. per at. Cream 16c. pint.
The Evening critic., 1882-08-16
FINANCIAL.
To.day's stock quotation

Tho following observations of the transac
lions In the financial market to-day, together
with opening and closing quotations, are fur
nished by the banking.house OF Ii. ID. Cooke,
IT., Co, LOO street, WASHINGTON, ID. O.:
The Evening critic., 1882-08-16
AUCTIOK SALES.

i WITT '''O''O''VVT'
WILL SELL THE STOCK OF DRY GOODS
AT oos SEVENTH STREET DAILY FROM
TEN THIRTY A. NJ. GOODS AT PRIVATE
SALE AFTER AUCTION HOURS. aui5
The Evening critic., 1882-08-16
IoOIt Aftcr thc StOyes.
Asthma Can Be Cured.

DIR, HAIRS ASTHMA CURE will be found
In all drug stores. Supply depot, Stott q Crom'
Georgetown. D. @. my3-3m