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The Evening critic., 1882-11-27
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The New York Tribune OF yesterday and this
mornings Washington Post report Mr.. II. Y.
Merrick, Of special counsel for the Government
In the prosecution OF the Star.Route cases, as
sayings "Helm, foreman OF the Government
Printing onlcc, and also the responsible bust
ness manager OF THE CRITIC, which has 30
freely abused the Government and attempted
TO obstruct tho administration of Justice, re.
moved young Doniphan, son OF ono Of tho
jurors, as thought, because his father had
found the Star Route defendants guilty. /
could stand 1t no longer, and said to the At
torney-General u have been handicapped by
the eubordinates OF the Government, who,
while living upon the Government, are using
oil their efforts to obstruct the administration
OF Justice, and the timo has come for this to
STOP"
Now, there are three, III not more, distinct
falsehoods In the above statement, which, to
our mind, Mr.. Merrlck could not have helped
knowing at tho tlme he gave them to the press.
Mistake No. 1. MIR. Helm was not foreman
Of the Government Printing ONCE, and II. II.
Merrlck knew It when he made his state
ment.
Mistake No. 2. Mr.. Helm, as tho business
manager OF THE CRITIC, did not abuse tho Gov
ernment through the columns OF THE CRITIC, or
or in any way seek to interfere with the Gov
eminent, and Mr.. Merrick know this, or he Is
n bigger ignoramus than Mr.. Ker, who denied
that Bowen was an employe OF the Department
OF Justice.
Mistake No. 3. Mr.. Helm did not discharge
young Doniphan, and Mr.. Merrick knew when
he made the statement that It was wilfully
and maliciously false. He know that Mr.
Helm had no control, either directly or indl-
rectly, over young Doniphan, and he knew, or
should have known, that Doniphan had been
discharged from the Government Printing
ONCE for general inefllciency by tho proper
and only man who had any control over the
matter, Mr.. Auer, foreman OF tho pressroom.
The Evening critic., 1882-11-27

,l,.,s,Ne
The Congressional Prlntor-sterllng p.
Rounds.
The Foreman Of Printlng-Captaln II. T..
Brian.
The Foreman OF Dindlng-Mr. Harvey Rob.
erts.
Z The reason for inhibitlng these officers from
outside business is plain 10 every one--cxcept n
Philadelphia lawyer. They are tho business
managers OF the ofce, the purchasing ngonts.
No one except themselves Is authorized TO ex-
pend dollar.
The position Mr.. Helm held was that of FORE
man OF the Congressional Record, aub.fore-
manshlp in fact, he having charge of tho
record composing-room, and the foreman of
the Record no more comes under section 3765
than the Attorney.General does, and tho At
torney.Genoral knew IT when he wrote to tho
President, or he knows no law.
The Evening critic., 1882-11-27
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

Two boat-loads of piles, TO be used In 10.
building the wharf of tho Virginia Midland
Railway, have arrived. a.
The new schoolhouse arFalls Church was
completed on Saturday. The building Is n
large one, being three stories high aud sixty
ono feet long by thirty-nine feet Wide. Tho
brickwork was superintendent by Mr.. Norman
jenkins, of this city.
Mrs. Cora, the wifo of Mr.. Lou Do Witt, died
yesterday afternoon. The announcement OF
her sudden death Will be received with regret
by her many friends.
Yesterday morning tho weather was cool
and cloudy. About o'clock snow began fall
Ing, which continued until 5 o'clock, render
Ing the afternoon very dlsagrceable, and but
very few pedestrians were out. At 3 80 the
clouds began TO pass away and tho sky soon
became clear. The churches all had large
congregations both morning and night. Rev.
DR.. Leitwich, Of Baltimore, preached both
morning and evening In the Second Presby-
churches were filled by the resident clergy.
The gospel temperance meeting held In the
hall OF the Reform Club was we'll attended.
The trial OF three young mon arrested on
Saturday for disorderly conduct was post
poned TIL to-day.
Tho steamer Mattano, having received the
necessary temporary repairs al the lower ship
yard, made her regular trip to the lower po.
tomac yesterday.
The Alexandria Light Infantry Will drill to.
night and tomorrow night, preparatory to
their visit to Washington.
But few vessels are at the wharves, and tho
river front presents u duh appearance.
number OF carloads OF cattle passed
through this city over the Virginia Midland
Railway Saturday night for Northern markets.
The Evening critic., 1882-11-27
AT THE CITY PoSToFFICE.
Colonel Anger Holds u Levee-Mr.
TulIOch Qualities.

City Postmaster Anger was promptly at his
desk this morning for the proper conduct OF
pusiness,and was closely followed by Mr.. Thos.
l.. Tulloch, designated last Saturday night as
his successor. The latter did not remain In
the office long, because It was necessary for
him to secure his bondsmen and to qualify In
order TO secure his commission ana take
charge to-day. During Mr.. Tulloch's absence,
tho retiring postmaster, Colonel Anger,
Reid Quite u Reception,
many business men and Government officials
calling to express their surprise and regret at
his sudden and unexpected removal. The
latter pleasantly received his callers, and as
sured them that while his removal had boon
ordered without previous notice, or an oppor-
tunity for him to make q defense, still he was
not down In tho mouth, and was ready to re-
tire lust as soon as his successor appeared
with his commission duly signed and officially
stamped. Ho would retire, he added, with
the wholesome knowledge that the general
public had approved his administration of
affairs, and had frequently stated their salts
faction OF his Improvement of the local postal
service.
"You are right, Colonel Anger" satd an
Influential naval onlcer who was present.
ave Will all regret your removal, and am
sure we will never get another postmaster
who Will serve us as faithfully as YOU have
DONE"
81 thank you, and all of my good friends
who are here" Colonel Anger added, and
then, In response 70 q question from THE
CRITIC reporter said; "Yos, my removal was
a complete surprise. never considered my
self moro solid than did on Saturday, whom
The Evening critic., 1882-11-27
WININWl
pltts...1h III II. Mining
The Run On Oyerconta

thiaiweek has beenunpreeedentod but rs this
was anticipated our stock, somewhat dlmin-
ished, Is by no means broken. We have still
a complete assortment 10 select from. Else
man Bros, corner Seventh and L streets.
The Evening critic., 1882-11-27
AUCTION SALES

CHANCERY SALE or INTEREST IN LOT
~ ON l. STREET NORTH, BETWEEN
IMfNIY.FIFTH AND TWENTY SIXTH
-. G.
Under decree OF the supreme Court ofthe DIS
trlct OF Columbia, In equity suit No 40 tWnllace
ys; Hogan, VIII sell en- TUESDAY, December
3, ~ ~ loclock p M nll the nterest Of the de.
ienunnts, Margaret Ann Hogan anti Charles i. A.
ID. G. N''A'
Terms, one-third cash; balance IN ak ana
twelve months, with Interest; or all cash II de-
sired. "A deposit Of $50 on day Of sale and convey
ancing at purchasers cost,
JOB BARNARD, Trustee.
- - -. JDd ID street northwest.
DUNcANsoN, BROS, Aqc,loneers.
The Evening critic., 1882-11-27
East Washington business Notes.
FINANCIAL.
T0.dnY,s EtOck OuotntIOns.

The following observations OF tho transac.
lions in tho financial market to-day, together
nished by the bnnking-h house OF II. d. Cooke,
IT., Il Co., 1920 Z street, Washington, d. O.:
The Evening critic., 1882-11-27
ADJUSTMENTS

NATIONAL THEATRE.
THANKSGIVING WEEK.
Every Evening, Thanksgiving (Thursday) and
Saturday Matinees.
Engagement OF the famous
GooDWIN-THoRN COMPANY.
including
Mr.. and Mrs. Nat GOODWIN
(Eli2a Weathersby) and
MIR. f. F. THORN,
in the latest Union Square Sensation,
THE BLACK FLAG.
RJSpecial Notice.-To give full realistic effects
to the production, the management has arranged
for the Identical scenery (painted by the world
renowned artISt, Voegtlin) and appointments
used at the Union Square Theatre, New York
during the long and very successiul run OF Inc
Black Flag.
Monday, December I,
MODJESKA.
The Evening critic., 1882-11-27
gilt Edge.

Statistics prove that worry few fat men get
into prison. This is because the gates are too
narrow.
The Evening critic., 1882-11-27
GIVEN AWAY.
GUNS! GUNS!! GUNS!!!

The Reinforced. Breech Diana" Gun. A vast
Improvement. Absolutely safe. Winner in all
trials. AlsS many other al es at various prices.
guarantee Of satisfaction. WIN, WAGNER, Gun
Maker, and Dealer In Hardware and Sports
Hin.
The Evening critic., 1882-11-27
CIGARS AND TOBACCO.

The best quality of Cigars and Tobacco In
Wholesale and Retail Quantities can be boughtA AT
Q. B0YER'S Emporium, Sii ~ 81. s. W.
A Specially is made OF keeping the best brands.
The Evening critic., 1882-11-27
BREWSTERiS BLUNDER

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Continued From First Page.
The Evening critic., 1882-11-27
COAL AND WOOD

Carefully Selected tor Family Use, at
Bottom Prices.
East Washington Coal and Wood Yard,
d. /. SIMISON. JR.. go Penna. ave. y. o
The Evening critic., 1882-11-27
MOUNT VERNON DAIRY.

Nothing but pure, unadulteratod MIX and Cream
sold; hne Butter u specially, Prompt delivery.
d O. FAEIEH,
COR. 18TH AND q STREETS SOUTHWEST,
The Evening critic., 1882-11-27
T. sTEINLB's CONFECTIONERY,

No. no PENNA. AVENUE EAST
TABLISHED 1854, ON CAPITOL HILL.
am filling UP my store with the finest French
and American Candles for the Fall and VIII
always during the Winter keep on hand the best
Candies and Cakes. My Philadelphia Caramels
of different 1ayors are the best In the market.
Ice Cream and Water Ice always on hand. We'd
dings and Parties furnished AT short notice.
please ~ nip n
The Evening critic., 1882-11-27
South WASHINGTON Advertisements
PRlCE'S DRUG STORE,

I20 SEVENTH STREET SOUTHWEST,
Continues to be the Leading Pharmacy in South
Washington. Medicines Of all kinds are sold at
reasonable rates A speciality Is made Of COM
pNnndlng phvslcians' pTescTlpllons. oo7
, 1882-02-17
Making EyeIas hes Longer.

"Long eyelashes are in favor" said a
woman hairdresser. The dash of orien.
talism ia custom and laces turns the
thoughts Of young women to dropping
eyelashes. l have several customers
now whose eyelashes are under my care.
1 have o contract to make them long.
One customer, an actress in tragedy
suspect, insists that l shall transform
her eyelids into fringed curtains"
How do you make eyelashes longer.
with the tiniest pair Of sissors J trim
the lashes very slightly, and anoint the
roots with salye made of two drachms
of ointment of nitric oxide of mercury
and one drachm of lard. The lard and
ointment are we'll mixed, and after an
application Of o camels hair brush is
used to wash the roots with warm milk
ard water. The eyes are apt to be in
famed if the lady tries to use the oint-
ment herself. City women have lack
lustre eyes, which are greatly improved
by the elongation OF eyelashes. The
most powarful stimulant is decoction
made out of the leaf of q south American
shrub. = N. Y. Sun.
, 1882-02-17

An official journal announces that the
treaty prolonging the existing Anglo
French commercial treaty bill Of March
|, has been signed by Lyons and Defrey-
cinct.
y meeting called to ocondemn Mormon.
ism was we'll attended at the Presbyter.
ian Church at Rochester, n. Y, on the
~. The meeting opened with prayer,
after which DIR. Anderson, Charles f..
Fitch, editor of the Democrat and Chron.
lcle, George RaineS and Rev. j. I. Gro
cey spoke briefly. Resolutions condemn
ing polygamy were adopted.
The Caughnawaga Indians, occupying
a reserve near Montreal, who have made
great advances in civilization, many OF
them being we'll educated and in pros.
porous circumstances, have held con.
yention and petitioned the government
for all rights of free citizens. Public
opinion is favorable to their demand
and is likely to be acceeded to-
Representative Page introduced SOW
eral Oregon petitions, praying that the
Astoria land grant be declared forfeited,
unless the road is built within two years;
that part of The Dalles military reserva-
ton be donated to the German Reformed
church for religious purposes, and that
taxes on bank deposits and the check
stamp law be repealed.
A Washington special says: The sale
of the National Republican has been az
ranged, and the transfer of ownership
will be made on the 1lth. The purchas-
ers are stated to be number of Repub.
licans who want to see President Arthur's
administration provided with an organ
which shall he free from taint of star
route ownership. 1t is thought possible
that George c. Gorham will be retained
on the paper, though not probably as
editor in'chief. The first assistant post
master'g general is talked of for that place.
, 1882-02-17

LIFE PREsERvERs IN FACTORIES. The
compulsory provision Of life preseryers
on steamers and their manifest utility,
suggest to correspondent of the Scien-
tific American the propriety of law
compelling factory owners to provide at
each window cheap and efficient fire
escape, in addition to the appliances and
stairways now required. One that would
always be ready, easily understood, and
usable by any person of ordinary intelli-
gence, even under excitement, could be
made in the following manner: To sta
pie firmly driven in the wall immedi-
ately over each window attach rope or
cord, say three-elghts OF an inch in size,
and long enough to reach nearly or quite
to the ground. The cord should be well
made and pliable, and might be knotted
at intervals Of about fifteen inches. The
cord should then be rolled into coil or
ball, and tied in place by q small cord or
strap, ready at any moments notice to
be united and the end thrown out of the
window. Men, and even women, could
descend it with little difficulty, and the
stronger and cooler headed could tie the
rope ubout the bodies of the weaker. and
quickly lower them to the helpers below.
, 1882-02-17
Portland Produce Market.

FLOUR-stsndard brands SIS; country, "a 25CSi 50
superfne, 50 5Odg3 IS.
OATS-54c per bushel.
BARLEY-sl 506Dl 10 per GENITAL.
HAY-Baled timothy Sl4ql6 Il ton.
MILL FEED-Quota,ions Middlings s22 50G25
shorts. S20612lh; chop feed s20@S25: bran Sli.
CURED MEATS-Hams, Oregon sugar cured 1+9
l5c eastern l7GlSc; bacon, l59lOc; shoulders II
@Dl2c.
LARD-Quotations are l4Gl4hc In kegs; l4Gl5 IN
tins. audl5CGl6c in pals.
DRIED APPLEs-sun dried, 6CS7c Plummer dried
9@9%c.
for sun dried l2A@ll3c for machine plums.
HOPS-lSG20c.
HIDES-Quotations are l5c for hrst.clsss dry
Il H%o' $. 'O' SF''n 'Oi'' " OIL 'H''' p'l'' ''''
BUTTER-Fancy 3Oc. good to choice, 256O27Hc
fair, 1S12Oc In bulk 200D25c: in brine, 26G127Hc.
oNIoNs-Quotatiou 81 25lg1 so p ctl.
EGGS-20c.
CHEESE-Bc-. family, 17Q18c.
APPLES-Per box. TOG s5c.
PEARS-5OQp75c per box.
TIMOTHY SEED-Per ID. 66DSc.
CHICKENS-DoZ, So 60QIi 90; small and medium
~ % o,3 90 per dOz.
GEESE--s0 10 SO per Ozen.
TURKEYS-Live weight per h. l2hGl5c.
SALMON-Columbia river. u Dbl, Sl0eSll; hf Dbl
IS A6rG: bellies. hf Dbl. sl2.
POTArOES-Garnet Chile 6Oc, per bushel: Peer
less or choice white varieties, zoe per bushel.
CEMENT-Eosendale, q bbl. 50 %, Portland, y
Dbl. Is 10.
sHINGLEs-shayed. 50 1903 perm.
Meats.
BEEF-SG9hc 2 n gross.
PORK -6,f7c. net 7l59S.
MUTTON sac, gross.
YEAL-5G7c.
, 1882-02-17
Why buchanan Never Married.
BEEF-3G3hc q n gross.
PORK -6,G7c. net 1903.
MUTTON sac. gross.
YEAL-6G7c

President James Buchanan's bachelor
hood was the result of foolish misun-
derstanding. While a successful young
lawyer in Lancaster, he became engaged
to beautiful but somewhat domineering
girl. Some legal business sent him to a
neighborng county, where he remained
for several days. When he returned one
evening he found his Office filed with
importnnate clients, and tired and hun
cry as he was he attended to their busi-
ness. Then hurrying to the home OF the
angel of his dreams he found it closed
and dark. Next morning he repeated
the visit, and although he saw Miss -
at q window, he was told by servant
that she was not at home. He walked
away and never approached the house
again. Neither could he subdue pride
enough to make or seek an explanation.
The youg lady shortly after died, and
Mr.. Buchanan never attempted to win
another woman.
, 1882-02-17
Unwrltten History.

As newspaper correspondent, l had
occasion to visit the old capital prison,
in Washington, in February. 1869, to
witness the eXhumation and rendition to
their respective relatives and friends OF
the remains of the conspirOtors in the
Lincoln assassination. President john
son was about to go ont OF office, and he
issued an order permitting christian
burial to the bodies of the five persons
implicated in the death OF Lincoln
Booth, Mrs. Surratt, Atzerodt, Payne
and Herold, They had been buried IN
ammunition boxesoi common pine wood,
six feet long, two feet wide and two feet
deep, When the lid was lifted from
Booths coffin his face was perfect, with
the exception of q small hole near the
size of dime in each cheek. His
hair was in as good condition as II he
had just come out of barber shop. In
taking out the body in order to place
it in a handsome rosewood coffin, sup
piled by his mother, Mrs. Booth, of Bal
timore, the head dropped off from
the body. Not so with Mrs. Surratt.
Her face and form were perfect, and she
looked like one in happy, dreamless
sleep. Her head adhered to the body in
the process of transfer. Paynes body
was greatly wasted. but Atzerodt's was
the worst of all; when the army blanket
which covered his remains was lifted up
it revealed q shapeless mass of blackened
bones and ashes, with bald and sepa-
rated skull in one corner. Talking Of
this matter Of the Lincoln assassination,
[ remember asking Andy Johnson,
one day when we were travelling
through East Tennessee, at time
when he was running for Congressman
at-Large against Horace Maynard
and Frank Cheatham, why it was that
he did not pardon Mrs. Surratt.
He was in n communicative mood, and
he said: The true history of that case
has never been told. 1t was repre-
sented in the papers that | refused to
see Annie Surratt (the daughter of Mrs.
Surratt) when she came to the White
House, the morning of the execution,
asking for the pardon OF her mother.
The fact is that never knew it was Miss
Surratt, because man named MuzZy,
who had general charge of the White
House, came to me and said that crazy
woman was down stairs and wanted to
get in and see me, and that she wouldn't
give her name, but was crying and tear.
ing her hair, and exhibiting all the evil
dences OF insanity"
But would you have pardoned Mrs,
Surratt," | asked, supposing you had
knowL better?'
81 might have done So" he replied, in
bluff way; "she didn't do the shoot
ing; but was accessory to it, Boston
Traveller.
, 1882-02-17

1t is interesting to note that the Dutch
are at present engaged in reclaiming half
a million acres from the Zuyder Zee.
Between 1S4O and 1852 As, 900 acres were
rescued from the sea at HARLEM. When
such q process is attempted in Britain it
generally results in some landlord pro-
claiming a right to the foreshore, which
precludes further operations. In Scot
land, especially of late years private en-
terprise has been effectually baked in
this way, and on the Firth OF Forth and
Clyde valuable acquisitions to the State
have been lost by the stupid opposition
OF riparian prop!ietors, who would not
themselves spend penny to reclaim the
land, but were prepared to prevent others
doing so at any cost.
, 1882-02-17
FINANCE AND COMMExCE

BAN FRASClsco. Feb 3. sterling exchange on
London bankers, " days, s3%g4 81; do, docu.
meuiary, 4 50.
Transiers-Par to 8.
NEW YORE. Feb. g. Sterling exchange, prime
bankers', long, "A s5; short, a 9O Good com.
nler 'iSl, from l@ &c lower: documentary, 2@SlAc
lower.
Silver bullion, 1909 fine per fine ounce, III.
q. s. BOnds-3Es lUI AS, lli7i; Is, llsh.
LONDON, Feb S.-Silver bullion I'm glish standard,
925 fine, per fine ounce SO.
Consols 80 I3.l6g99 GIG money 100 1.l6@90 1916
account.
U. $. Bonds-46s, III; As, 120A.
, 1882-02-17
GOld una stock Reports.
BAN FRANCISCO MARKETS.

SAN Francisco, Feb. s.
Recepts-whept, 50, 500 ctls, including $4,000
aboard ship flour, 10000 SKIS; oats, $500; potatoes,
$500 SKIS.
Wheat-Market quiet with prices against buyers;
81 IS asked for choice milling; choice and extra
choice shipping nominal at 81 7Olgl 72&.
Barley-Market is yer strong; sale Of 500 tons
choice brewing 81 10. 230O SKIS good brewing, II SIN
Quote feed 81 S00l So, brewing 81 SjGl 30, cheva.
lier 81 75g1 80.
Oats-Market strong and quotably higher. Good
Oregon sold to-day 81 S24, Quote feed 81 S0Ggl 90
Corn-Market very firm, quiet 81 10 asked for
yellow.
Potatoes-Narket is steadier; garnet Chile received
by str Columbia, some sold OF 81 rs. Quote garnets
81 656gl 49, Petaluna and TOmales 81 75Gl S5.
Salmon--Columbia river market is firm for
futures 81 25 river for export being paid Sellers
are holding oil.
Eggs-Fresh California, stock on hand cleaning
up; quote at 27hCg29c,
Butter--Fresh roll, market firm, owing to reduc-
tion in stocks; quote 3OG32hc.
NEW YORK MARKETS.
New York, Feb. 8.
whest--Unsettled; 81 S391 SO.
FlOur-Dull.
Wool-Dull and low. Fall, l5G2Oc; fall bury. 10
@l4c spring, 2O935; spring bury, l6glSci pulled,
2OG42c.
Hides-Steady.
CHICAGO MARKET
CHICAGO, Feb. 8
wheat-s1 291i March.
Pork-slS 40.
Lard--sl1 PIN.
Ribs-:0 SO March.
, 1882-02-17
Household Sewing Machine.
sIBsoN, CHURCH & CO.,
Portland, Oregon.
EXPORTERS OF WHEAT AND FLOUR.

In the Market at all times for the above
Commodities,
Address us for information as 90 values,
or Terms OF Consignment.
CALCUTTA AND OAKLAND BAGS for
sale in lots to suit.
Stencil marks furnished free Spplica"
tiOn te.s-
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-07-07
HOW TO SAY NO.

Many man, tempted by appetite with
in and by associates without, says "No"
but feebly and family his No has yes
in it and the yes finally prevails over the
No. We remember an anecdote OF boy.
which we put on record, in substance, AZ
we heard il related. He was coming
along up the street one day with n young
man who lives near him, who was some
what exhilarated with strong drink, and,
after walking along a while, his compan-
ion drew bottle frem his pocket and
said: "Have some?"
"Well, hand over" replied the friend
The bottle was passed over to him, and
raising 1t aloft, he hurled it with crash
against stone wall, and turning to his
dazed and aslonlshed companion said,
"There don't ever put bottle to my lips
again"
The young man was perhaps inclined to
be little irrtated, but had sense enough
TO restrain his anger, and while our friend
had no further occasion to resist his solicit
tations TO drink, there is reason 10 suppose
that the forcible example set before his
companion had restraining influence to
hold him back from an evil path.
That Young mans "No" had no yes in
it, and his parents look with Just pater.
nal pride upon sou who has grown up
undefied by alcohol and tobacco and KIN,
dred denominations, and who is their Joy
and hope for days to come.
There are lois of Young men who neet
the decision which this young man had
Thousands of Young men are to day drift
ing, wrecked and ruined, down to drunk
ards graves who might have been saved il
they possessed the courage TO smash th,
bottle and stand free from its deilemen
and iis curse.
What we need is men who can, "Ge,
thee behind me Satan," and who wonle
crush a rum bottle as soon as they wonlc
n serpent's head. The man who does lhi,
will never be drunkard. Safeguard.