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The Evening critic., 1882-03-21
PERTINENT PARAGRAPHS.


COLLIE BROWN, colored vagrant, has
been sent to the workhouse for ninety days.
BILL was filed in equity to-day by
Elizabeth Lowe and others, against jeremiah
jackson and others, seeking the sale of part of
lot 9, square 211, and distribution OF the
proceeds.
THE case of Samuel Strong VS.. the Dis
trict of Columbia was argued on demurrer be-
fore the Court OF Claims yesterday afternoon
by General Butler and Mr.. Fay. No decision
was made.
JOHN +. GIVEN and Benjamin f. Morsell,
trustees OF the National Capital Real Estate
Association, OF this city, to-day entered an
equity suit against Gustus G. Wheeler and
others, to quiet the title TO part OF lot 8 square
793.
GEORGE +. CLARKr and Cora A. Clarke
to-day filed n bill in chancery against Clarke
Kirk, all heirs OF william Clarke, for the sale
of part OF lot 3, square 2S7, and part OF lot 3,
square 343, and the lawful distribution Oh the
proceeds.
THE Health Office was notified this
afternoon OF the death at the smallpox hospi.
r moved frr m No. 20 q street southeast, and
Of Thos. Mitchell, the colored infant removed
from No. 205 Virginia avenue.
THE funeral of Francis b. Lord, ST., took
-,iace from the residence of his son, Mr.. Will
in,, ,rd, corner OF Fifth and streets north
west ferday afternoon, and was largely at
tended byA citizens and Odd-Fellows, OF which
fraternity re had been n conspicuous men,
Der. ~
THE Ii 1nse Agent is in pursuit Of a
number Of gents In the city who are solicit
ing order among the butter dealers for
oleomarga. 80 and butterine in the interest
of Baltimore and New York firms without
procuring ense. Certainly IL there is no
law to prote the public from imitation OF
butter, the ants for its sale should at
least be requl to take out licenses.
Mr.. r. G. RERDELL made an affidavit
in the Police Court yesterday afternoon upon
which warrants were issued against Messrs.
Warren G. Stone and James II. Thorpe, char2-
ing them with having obtained $1,000 from
btu under false representations. The trouble
S,o,vs out OF the organizing of the stock com
~any known as the United American Il Euro.
pean Stone Company, for the manufacture OF
stone, marble, tile ana paint. Mr.. Rerdell,
who is ex-senator Dorsey's old clerk claims
to have been grossly deceived.
A DELIGHTFUL entertainment was given
Monday evening at Mrs. Emily L. Charles res
idence, 1919 Q street. Music and literature
alike ministered to the delights of the c
sion. Senior Maricio Wollheim, of the CITY OF
Mexico, was of the guests Mr. Wn Taylor
the civil engineer and SIX ITO .hlst, sang
deIig nti,lly, as did Mis- ut the piano
Mr.. +. T.. IinOnpBoIl rendered n scene from
"Macbeth." DR.. Daniel charmed all listeners
by his skill as violinist, while Joseph Holme.
made n recitation, and the hostess of tho even
ing produced an excellent original poem.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-21
An Ghionn Investigates the Conduct
of General of the Army.

DR.. G. A. Gessner, n prominent citizen OF
Fremont, Ohio, spent the past week In this
city. The Doctor was captured at the battle of
Guntown, Miss, June 10, 1864, and was
confined as prisoner in the Ander-
sonville and other prisons for many
months efterward. Dr.. Gessner believes
that his capture was mainly due to the
conduct Of the general commanding that en-
gagemcnt-General Sturgis-and has engaged
In an investigation OF that gentlemans mill
tary history, and particularly everything re-
lating to the unfortunate engagement at Gun
town. Tho inauguration of an investigation
CT this kind attracts considerable attention.
1t Is said that Dr.. Gessner is gentleman Of
nerve, and that he means TO probe this matter
TO the bottom. The conduct of General Stur-
gis at the time OF this engagement is pro-
claimed by many TO have been peculiar, at
least.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-21

LIFE, when we pause to contemplate
the hurrying throng rushing madly through
the world, is too brief to spend much of it
in pain, especially when fifty-cent bottle
of st. Jacobs Oil will afford immediate re-
lief. Millions say so, ana they seem to
know whereof they speak. The La Fayette,
Qnd) Courier, in a late issue, says "Mr.
Vending, who, as many of our readers may
know, was short time ago seriously af-
fiieted with severe sickness, stated that
while thus confined TO bed for five weeks,
during which his left leg was powerless,
his attention was called to statement in
the Courier of wonderful cures effected by
the st. Jacobs Oil. He sent for bottle Of
this great German remedy, and states that
after using the article for but a few days
he was on his feet again, and that it entirely
cured him, AS such information is not
only pleasing, but of great interest TO
everybody, we eheerfully give our readers
the benefit thereof and we congratulate
our friend on his recovery, and the public
ON the fact that a reliable cure for one OF
the most painful of all ailments has been
found"
The Evening critic., 1882-03-21
THE CHINESE BILL.
A Prominent Republican DeuOunces
il as Inhuman, Unchristian and
Eyuchnritable.

prominent Republican Member to-day, In
a conversation with THE CRITIC, expressed the
following views in relation to the Chinese
question;
He said he hoped that the bill would be
amended; but If not he should vote for 1t as 1t
is, although he considered 1t one of the
Most Damnabie and Outrageous
Pieces of leg isIatiOn
that had ever been presented to the American
people.
When asked how he could reconcile his con-
science to vote for bill that he considered so
abominaple he said
"This is an ago of business; an age In
which we send religion, humanity and every
thing else to the devil that interferes with
business. Our constituents demand that we
shall protect their labor by preventing compe-
tition of this sort. After this bill want to
hear no more missionary talk about Green
lands Icy mountains or anything Of that
sort; never want 10 hear anything about the
Declaration Of Independence, the New Tes-
ion or liberty"
member from Illinois, who happened to
be near, here joined In the conversation, and
said II was not unlikely that "China" was
purposely omitted in the beautiful missionary
hymn, TO which the gentleman had Just
alluded.
The first speaker, continuing, said he be-
lieyed that every Republican on the Pacific
slope who voted for this bill would be
Knocked Higher thon IL Kite
at the next election. He spoke Of the speech
made on Saturday last by member from
Pennsylvania as brutal and absurd in the ex-
,reme when he said that Chinaman could
live upon nothing but wind, and then do more
work than any other man. "lf such was the
case" continued the distinguished member,
star from being low and degraded, the China
man must, indeed, be n celestial being"
friend of his, who had for some time re-
sided in China, informed him that
The General Ideas in this Country
About the Chinese
were very erroneous; that the Inhabitants of
| the celestial country were frugal and indus
trioIs; that they were infinitely ahead of us
in the art Of agriculture; that corn, wheat,
sugar and other products were raised on far
more scientific principles there than in our
country. They raise fish in little ponds as we
| raise poultry, and last, but not least, that
| life and property is much more So
| any country In the world, and that
They Have Overcome a Problem
| that we have TO learn-how TO preserve order
| in the face of a dense population"
IN conclusion he said; "lt is said that they
| VIII not be converted TO Christianity. That
| may be very bad, but do not believe there
| are to-day in the House of Representatives
| thirty Christians. The majority Of the Nom
| bers may be nominal Christians, but that Is
all, and think II rather out tof place that such
men should raise hullabaloo against the
| poor, heather chinee.'
The Evening critic., 1882-03-21
A Soldiers Suicide.

The Health Officer to-day received cer-
tifcate of death from the Coroner in the
case of James Cummings, an inmate of the
Soldiers Home. Cummings was native
of Ireland and had only been at the Home
one week, when on Sunday night he was
found to be suffering apparently from the
tfit cts of poison, and, all efforts to relieve
him failing, died in about six hours, when
an investigation showed that he had taken
a fatal dose of narcotic poison with suicidal
intent. Mr.. Cummings was Al years of
age, and no reason is given for his desire to
rrd bis life
The Evening critic., 1882-03-21
Precnution, Against Fire.

The Inspector OF Buildings has completed
a report 70 the Commissioners on the expense
attendant upon carrying out the recommended
tions OF the Safety Committee In reference. 10
the Reform School. The report Will be made
public IN a few days. The report OF the
Safety Committee showed the institution TO be
In dangerous condition In case of fire or
panic, and recommended the erection OF
water-tanks, otc., which are estimated by In-
spector Entwisile 10 cost about s10,0S3
The Evening critic., 1882-03-21
Cburch scnoo, a., washinwtou.

Mr.. Wm. d, Cabell, OF This city, has Tor
some time past been laborlng 10 establish n
school for girls under the auspices of tho
Protestant Episcopal Church at Washington
city, which, II is hoped VIII be but the initial
step toward. making the national capital a
centre of church influence. Bishop Plnkney,
whose attention was called 10 the matter, has
preached an able sermon on the subject, and
has extended to IL his unqualified attention.
Mr.. Cabell VIII probably visit many OF the
cities throughout the country In pursuit OF
his mission. The proposition has the indorse-
ment OF almost every Episcopal bishop In the
country.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-21
d. Real Estate Auctioncer.

TRUST FFS' "a LIE OF TIE TWoSTORY AND
BASEMENT BRICK DWELLING, on THE
SOUTHWEST CORN Err OF 7TIi : =. ". w.
AND GRANT AVENUE AND OF TIE TWO
STORY AND BASEMENT BRICK Dwell
LING IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF AND AD-
JOINING THE SAME.
by virtue of two deeds of trust to us, dated
July l7s,G,and duly recordedin liber No s2s folos
ls0 and 1873 OF the land records of Washington
COuniy.D, C.and at the wriken request ofthe -.
party holding the notes secured thereby, we nfsj
will sell nt public auction to the highest bid I
der, In front OF the premises, on WEDNESDAY,
March 20, 1882 at hnlfpast four o'clock p. M, lots
202 and 203 In subdivision of lot numbered "a, OF
Jesse Il. Howes subdivision of Mount Pleasant.
in Washington County, ID. c., together with the
improvements thereon.
Terms Of sale cash one fourth cash, balance
In and two years AT six per cent interest, pay
able semi-monthly; deferred payments TO be Sc
cured by an insurance on the property, as the
purchaser prefers.
Terms to be compiled with in ten days and
the trustees reserve the right to resell the pro-
perty at the risk and cost of the defaulting pur-
chaser. sl00 deposit,
BRAiNARD II. WARNER,
CHAS. G. GLOVER,
j. Il. COlDWELL, Auctoneer. mriTdttds
The Evening critic., 1882-03-21
The Department OF superintendent.

The Department of superintendent OF the
National Educational Association Will hold the
first session of its present meeting In this city
In the lecture room OF the Congregational
10 80 o'clock. The first paper read Will be by
the expert sanitarian, DR.. j. S. Billings, Vice
president Of the National Board of Health, on
"Ihe necessity for a few facts in regard to
ventilation of schoOl-houses." DR.. Billings is
everywhere recognized as leading expert In
In sanitary science. and his suggestions win
be received as authoritative.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-21
ilis Attornexs nt Work.

ALBANY, N. Y, March 21.-Lyddy Bros, Of
New York, retained by several societies TO de-
itontiary and Sergeant Mason signed n petit
tion, which Will be presented to the United
States Supreme Court at Washington on Fri
certiorari, requiring the Court-martial To pro-
duce Sergeant Mason and the papers aud eyl-
dence 10 show his alleged Illegal conviction.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-21
Contributions of A. saks a. Co.'S
Employees.

WAhIINbION, NdTVIl II,
10 the Editor Of The Eteliag Critic:
Please find inclosed one dollar aud twenty
cents (Sl.2O), being the amount subscribed IN
sums OF ten cents each by twelve clerks Of A.
saks & Co.'S employees Tor the relief of the
wife and child OF Sergeant Mason.
would respectfully suggest that the em-
ployes OF all The business houses In the Dis
trici, where two or more are employed, to do
likewise. All II wants Is one 20 start Il, being
careful not 10 ask more than ten cents, and he
Will be surprised 20 see with what cheerful-
ness everybody VIII "chip in" The patriot
ism OF the act needs no comment from
Yours respectfully,
JOSEPH NJ. GRADY.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-21
AUCTION SALES.
JIRusTEE's SALE.

rJNRUsTEE's SALE.
Byvlrtuc ofa decd oftrust lated March l3. 1875,
duly recorded IN lihcr No. 40, folio "a one of the
land records Of the District Of Columbia ana -
AT the request Of The party secured thereby, fT.d
/ VIII sell at public auction at lI
the store OF DunCaus0n Bros. south
east corner OF Ninth and u streets north
west, Washington, II. G., on Monday, March =,
1859. at O'Clock y. m, lots Nos. one two, three
eighty. oifhty-one nnd cighty-twu, In block No.
eight, IN &. II. Holdcns recorded subdivision Of
Glen Dale, Washington County, ID. G. Terms
made known Mt the sale. -
JOSEPH r. STEVENS, Trustee.
DUNCANSON BROS. Auctioneers.
inrtl-twNds.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-21
Eohby Spring Pants 10 Order, Sf.o0.
Hamburger's, GIG Pennsylvania avenue.
Trne LoNers, Knots.

Preston Slmmons and Ada Johnson.
William Denham and Carrie " Needs.
William siInms and Emma Lyons.
Robert j. Strother, of Madison Court House,
Va, and Mary q. Smith, of Fauquier County,
Va.
William N. Febrey, OF Alexandria County,
Va, and Eliza y. Hughes, OF this city.
John Rice and Amen CrOneburg.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-21
A Contribution from the House Of
Representative.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
WASHINGTON, ID. o., March 20, 1882.
10 the Editor of The EUeniRO Critic:
Inclosed find S9.25, the amount collected
In a short time this morning among n few
clerks OF the House, for the Wife and children
Of Sergeant Mason. l am glad to see THE
CRITIC not only bright and spicy, but charlt-
able. Long may IL live. Yours, &c,
WILLIAM b. GREEN.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-21
L0uIa,s Mite.

DEAR MIR. EDITOR: You VIII please nnd In
closed 10 cents. | know II is not much, but all
have, and ! want 10 help Sergeant MasOn's
dear little baby If all the little girls and boys
would give 10 cents each II would have plenty
TO get warm clothes and good things to eat.
Truly, LoULA V. RADER,
AoaI 4 %
The Evening critic., 1882-03-21

LAST evening the people of IIamline, in
a manner characteristic of that walm-hearted
church, gave theirszpastor, Rev. s. NJ. Hart
sock, ana his estimable wife most cordial
greeting. Mr.. Hartsock had Just been re-
turned 10 that charge by the conference
lately In session at Baltimore. Mr.. Roach de-
liyered the address OF welcome on behalf OF
the church, to which the pastor and his Wife
both responded In very appraciative remarks.
at that church under Mr.. Naugle, the con-
yerted sailor.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-21
THE EVENING CRITIC.
WEATHER INDICATIONS.
sTABLIsHED AUGUST. 1859.

The special bulletin issued from the Signal
Ofiico to-day says,
The indications are that slightly colder and
fair weather will prevail I'm the Middle and
southern States and Ohio valley on Wodnes.
day. Colder, clearing weather Is Indicated
for New England on Wednesday.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-21
Washingion light Guard

The membars OF the Light Guard are ordered
to assemble at their armory at z o'clock this
lTuefday) evening, In full uniform, 10 attend
tho National Rihes fair. They viii be escorted
10 Masonic Temple by the Rifles, headed by
section OF the Marine Band.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-21
Relief from Pain.

pos SOUTH STREET,
HARRISBURG, PA, Sept. 27, 1881.
II. II. WARNER X CO.. SiTS-NOur Safe Kid
ney and Liver Cure gave me Immediate relief
from terrible pains In my kidneys.
H. BRENEMAN.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-21
FINANCIAL,
To.day.s stock Quotations.

The following observations of the transac-
tions in the financial market to-day, together
with opening and closing quotations, are fur
nished by the bankinghouse OF II. ID. Cooke, jr.,
& Co., 1920 + street, Washington, ID. c.:
The Evening critic., 1882-03-21
THE Western Union Telegraph CompaI

The Western Union Telegraph Company
received permission to-day TO erect pole at
street and Delaware avenue northeast.
A BUILDING fordeodorizing fish ofial will
be built on the Conduit road by Samuel ID.
Linn.
No KEw cases Of smallpox were reported
al the Health once today.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-21
cL0IHLNc.

All orders are made up in large, clean. we'll
lighted, well-ventilated factory rooms, belonging
to NICOLII, the Tailor.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-21

Kidney and Liver Diseases Cured.
New rufkieh bath, 1417 9 street.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-21

stylish Spring suits 90 Order, $Is.
Hamburger's, 015 Pennsylvania avenue.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-21
sIOo Reward for a Betser Remedy.

Williams Indian pile ointment Is a positive
cure for piles. Get a box OF your druggist and
sufrer no more. Sold everywhere.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-21
ALEXANDRIA, AFFAIRS.

PERSONS IN ALFxANDRIA wishing THE
CmTlC left at their residence viii receive prompt
attention by leaving their address at Mr.. CoNs
stationery store, on King street.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-21
SERGEANT MASON.
The Fund for His Family Steadily
Increasing.
General BigeIOw Working
MnSOnsS Release.

Total. ....................... 272
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Strange Fatality About This Inves-
tigasiOu.

MI. CHHlrHlH1l.
Mr. Belmont = "Iook in the ,ther bundles,
MIR. Shipherd, perhaps the letter is among
them"
sOh, no. was Shipherd's quick response,
81 don't thinl: that is worth WHILE The letter
was placed in this envelope, and nowhere
else.'
Mr.. Rice-"O, well, we are wasting time. Mr..
Shipherd can produce the letter when he tinds
it. Let's set that aside and go on with the
next
Mr.. Shipherd-"I can recite the letter almost
verbatim"
The Chairman" Take up the next letter"
This Mr.. Shipherd produced. II was dated
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Addressed TO General Garfield. Not
fa Mr.. Rlaine.

and II my memory serves me right, Mr..
Stanley Brown promptly acknowledged its
receipt and said that 1t had been referred to
the State Department. can't account for Its
disappearance" Looking over at the chair
man with an air OF apparent annoyance, he
n krhara q ha Il
The Evening critic., 1882-03-21
Money Should be Advanced TO the
Peruyiaus.

and expressing 1t as the desire of his clients
to conduct their negotiations with the Peru
vians with as little diplomacy as possible. He
wanted an Informal Interview with Hurlburt
and was willing to come to Washington If
necessary; was anxious to see Hurlburt at
once. The prelin In I-y correspondence with
the President, the witness explained, was
opened In April. He had no copies of those
letters. Proceeding, witness said that on the
g2fb ~ Nav hp rpepIvel
The Evening critic., 1882-03-21
Addressed TO the President,

stating that he had forwarded letters setting
forth the plans of his clients concerning the
pension claims to Mr.. Blaine, adding that he
would be glad 10 be summoned to Washington
to explain the project further, and particu-
larly before Ministers Fitzpatrick and Hurlburt
received their Instructions.
The papers inclosed were a prospectus and
other data concerning the Peruvian claim.
The letter submitted was copy Of the letter
in his letterpress book.
The next letter was dated May 81, announc-
ing that he had met Hurlburt in New York,
and that their interview had been very satis-
factory. Hurlburt suggested that
The Evening critic., 1882-03-21
He Regards HurIburt as Purehas.
able.

Mr.. Shlpherd was then asked II he regarded
Mr.. Hurlburt as purchasable.
"Most emphatically do" was the answer.
"1hen you proceeded ON that presumptiony"
"ohl no; not at ALL" He wrote the letters
TO prevent Hurlburt from setting himself
against them. The object was TO prevent him
from maliciously opposing them-contrary TO
his instructions from Washington.
Proceeding further the witness added that
he considered
Huriburt no Better Than q Onmon
Criminal,
and otherwise characterized him as a corrupt
man. After that letter was written witness
came to Washington and had two interviews
with Secretary Blaine AT the latter's residence.
Tho first was ON the evening OF July 25, from
10 20 ~ o'clock, ana the other tbs next
morning. At the latter Interview
a United states Senator, through whose good
officers the meeting had been brought about,
was present, but took no part In the converse.
ton. Mr. Walker Blaine was present part of
the time also. lie had been advised before
leaving New York by his attorney TO preserve
reticence with reference 10 this United States
Senator, and therefore declined 10 give his
name.
lie stated that the first interview with Secre-
tary Blaine lasted until IL o'clock at night.
Mr.. Blount asked him; "In your letter OF
June 2, you speak of Senator; did you en-
pioy him because he was Senator or simply
as an attorney ~
The Evening critic., 1882-03-21
SHIPHERD

Turns Up at last and Produces Ills
Lettcrs-Etis Opinion of General
uurlburt-He Believes Him Pur-
chasablc-A Mysterious Disappear
nuce.
The Foreign Affairs Committee Of the House
met this morning at 10 o'clock, Mr.. j. II. Ship
herd was present. accompanied by his wife.
The former looked pale, and 1t was evident
that he had been sick. He had large black
pockethook with him, which, II was subse-
quently learned, contained the copies Of tho
letters fin his letter book. Mr.. Shipherd was
sworn, and the chairman announced that he
would conduct the direct examination, mem
bers to crossexamine at Will. Mr. shipherd
was first
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-04-22

The Republican State Conven>
ton has nominated its State tick
ct as follows: z. Moody, for gov
srnor; M. G. George, congress:
X. P.tEarhsrt, secretary Of state;
4. Hirsch, state treasurer; W. z.
Lord, supreme judge; McElroy,
State scbool superintendent; w.
d. byars, state printer. For iud,>
cial officers OF this district-R.
6ean. judge; E g. Hursh, prose-
cutting attorney. Az can be read
lily seen, the snapper>end OF the
ticket is ended with 40, Hush" ;"
We vii! say:more of the t;cke. in
our next its1e; but it is a fact, that
IN our heartswe believe we could
IN many instances have done mu b
better IN making selections. and
the people will probably think so
Gefore the election ls over.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-04-22
James A, Sterling has written
us the following note:

James a, Sterling has written
Us the following note:
eone machine politicians are trying
TO get me to withdraw which I shall
mot dol / can only get beat, and tina.
won't kill nae.
60 for them, 1immy! You are
right to your place on the ticket,
for you were fairly nominated.
AZ to the othe' fellows, the Lord
only knows. They have no right
to crowd you from the ticket, and
when they make you such a prop
osltien it Is necessarily personal
insult offered you. They would
get in your place some OF their
favorites, Jimmy. and don't you
permit those "machIne rolitl>
cicians" to "hog" it all. We are
pleased to note your true Yankee
grlt.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-04-22
The negro was once a deslra-

The negro was once q deslra-
ble acquisition to certain politi.
cal party as voter. Time has
made Il 9 negro intelligent and
independent of those who have
used him to perpetuate party ex.
istence. The Chlnaman must be
the next source OF salvation for
shat party, and the negro will aid
Ihe whire man to drive away the
Asathsn who has nothing in COM
mea sympathy with us and who
ere but band of invsdlng rob-
bers seeking to secure America q
wealth IN order that China may
enriched.