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The Evening critic., 1882-04-11
NoInyidious distinctions.

81 see by the papers that some Of your con-
stituents have been hanging me In eflgy,
said the milk-faced Hoar in n whining way to
Senator Jones, of Nevada, the other morning
"Yes," replied Jones, ~ noticed II. l hope
however, Mrs. Hoar won't think any less Of the
senior Senator from Nevada for It," "oh, no."
drawled the Massachusetts man, unable to see
the point, 81 am willing to wait for my justin
cation. They VIII render me full credit in
good time, in good tlme," and ambled on.
''see here, Dawes, said Jones, hunting up the
worthy colleague OF the one he had Just parted
Ing little attention to Hoar and have neg
lected you. So Just sat down and telegraphed
them. The thing Will be fixed up without any
inyldlousness. l have Just got reply and
am assured that you shall be hung In enjoy
tomorrow. Hoar shan't lay over you in my
State, II / can help It,"
The Evening critic., 1882-04-11
THE POTOMAC FLATS.
What Congressman KlOtz Says About
Their Reclamation.

Yesterday THE CRITIC met Mr.. Klotz of
Pennsylvania, member of the Distrias Com
mittee Of the House, and conversed with him
upon the subject of the reclamation of the
Potomac fats. Said MIR. Klotz: 'For years
past the people of Washington have been en-
deavoring to make this an inland city, and
they are the only people ever heard of who
want to turn a river away from them The
natural channel Of the Potomac is near the
District shore, and every effort is made to
drive 1t away; bridges have been built, piles
driven, embankments made and all other de-
vices tried, yet when God sends q flood or an
Ice gorge these himsy devices of men are torn
away and the flood passes through the natural
channel. You complain that the half mile of
fats are so " fiat" that the sewers will not
carry off their contents, and when there is
high tide or flood in the river, that the sewer
gas is forced back through the traps into your
streets and houses, and yet you want to make
the flats mile across instead of n half mile.
Do you think thatwil improve the condition
ofaffairs ?"
That was a knock down argument, and THE
CRITIC went to its corner, but being revived
by Its trainer In the usual way, comes up
smiling with tho inquiry: Have you any
thing better to offer than what Is proposed !"
never complain about anything unless can
see n remedy. My plan would be to mako two
narrow channels, one as near Washington as
possible, 400 yards wide; the other on the
Virginia shore, 500 yards wide, and dump the
dirt taken out so as to form an island between
tlenl.'
"What would be the result said THE CRITIo?"
"The water flowing through the narrow
channel on This side would cut for itself a
deeper channel, the current would be swifter,
the mouths OF the sewers could be lowered and
the refuse would be swept away; If you must
have another park though you have more
now than any other city In the world, throw n
light, ornamental iron bridge to your island.
Much more was said by Mr.. Klotz showing
that he had studied the subject and had
brought TO bear on 1t the calcium light of com
m "a M IN anl la1II n,
| tion, and that his Views were worthy OF serious
consideration and should be made public. As
the only way TO do that In Washington we give
them In THE CRITIC, which everybody and his
| wife and children reads.
Speaking Of the Improvements OF the .Poto
mac flats, member OF the House to-day
| philosophical: "If Congress would hurry
| through the work, We wouldn't have 10 remain
| here until the malaria arises from the flats.
| am in favor of an early adjournment, every
| time. The member forgot tho endangered
| health OF citizens Of Washington.
The Evening critic., 1882-04-11
THE BUILDING REGULATIONS.
mportant Changes Recommended.

Important Changes Recommended.
The Inspector Of buildings to-day recon-
mended to the Commissioners that the follow
Ing important changes be made in the build
ing regulations:
There is regulation preventing the cree
tion OF bay-windows or other permanent
distractions In the form of projections beyond
the building line on Pennsylvania avenue,
and II is proposed to make this regulation
more general, so as to apply to all strictly
business streets, principally Pennsylvania
avenue, Seventh street, Ninth street, L street
and a portion of street.
1t is also recommended that In compliance
with the clause authorizing the Engineer
Commissioner to determine the width OF tho
projection TO be allowed beyond the building
line the following schedule be adopted to pre-
vent the occupancy of too much OF the Side
walks on narrow streets
"Projections op streets 60 feet or more In
width may extend four feet beyond the build
ing line. On streets 80 feet wide three feet,
and no projections Will be permitted on streets
less than 80 feet wide"
The amendments Will probably be made al
The next meeting Of the Board of Commits
sIonera.
The Evening critic., 1882-04-11
Another Mares Nest.

Wash. Cor. BALTIC. Gazette.
While engaged in this conversation tho sug-
gestion was made by another Senator TO your
correspondent that this Brewster letter gives
confirmation OF an Idea prevailing among the
Democrats in Congress that Brewster, soon
after he become Acknowledgement, discovered
that the STAR Route prosecutions are carried
ON by the Administration party merely In the
Pickwlckian sense; that they are pursued for
political buncombe; that they are mere news
paper cases, and that the indictments are In
artihcially drawn and must inevitably fail for
lack OF law as well as evidence. Brewster
thereupon devised plan TO divide the force
OF public indignation which Will in the end
justly be visited upon the Republican
Administration and party. That plan
is the employment Of Democrats to take
charge of the prosecution. So Brewster as
sumes, In case OF failure OF this prosecution IN
the Star-Route cases, the responsibility may
not consistently be charged alone upon the
Republican party, for the answer would be
that the cases We're tried by Democratic law.
yers; hence Brewster retained Mr., Merrlck a
few days ago and previously employed Ker, OF
Philadelphia. Mr.. Merrlck has now prac.
tically taken the main responsibility of the
prosecutions In progress In the Washington
courts. Republican administration was
never before known 10 employ Democratic
lawyer 10 prosecute q Government case. In
order 10 divert attention from the direct pur-
pose OF employing Democratic counsel In the
r-Route case Brewster retained Dallas
Sanders, a Democrat In the South Carolina
election cases.
The Evening critic., 1882-04-11
ItLooks Ike a Conspiracy.

Tho hearing In the Dr. Mary Walker case
was continued before United States Commis-
sioner Miller this morning. Postal Inspector
shallcross testified to the circumstances Of the
Ming OF tho information, Sc., against the Doc
tor. Judge Bundy, of counsel for the defend
ant, moved that the case be dismissed, on the
grounds that the matter was not within the
Jurisdiction OF the Postoflce Department.
Commissioner Mills decided to take the mat
ter under advlsement, and Will deliver an
opinion ON the subject on Thursday next at
o'clock.
Now as to the facts in tho case. or the
many witnesses who testified, not one even so
much as hinted that the Doctor had malicl-
ously opened Mrs. Bauman's letter. On the
contrary, II was clearly shown that the doctor
was near-slghted and only made a mistake
that occurs daily. These being the facts then
why should me Commissioner look into the
iaw on me subject 81 Jurisdiction, @c.i
The case ought 10 be disposed of without q
single moments delay. No one believes that
Dr., Mary Walker would DO guilty of 80 small
and contemplate thing as opening ancther's
letters
The Evening critic., 1882-04-11
THE COURTS.

COURT IN GENERAL TERM-Chief Justice
Cartier and Justices Cox and James,-Groto
vs.. O'Harc; submitted. Browning vs. District
OF Columbia; argument I'm progress.
CIRCUIT COUBT-Justicc McArthur.-Chap-
pell vs. District Fair Association: on hearing.
Brewster vs. Spelhouse; judgment by default,
Dodge use, etc, W.. Birch ct al; new trial
granted and leave to amend declaration.
EQUITY COURT 3D. JUSTICE HAGNER - Muir
ply va. Murray roferenc 10 ouditor. slaughter
vs. Rowe; bill dismissed. Reed vs.. Reed; sale
ordered and George p. Con appointed trustee
TO sell. Citizens National Bank vs. Tanning ;
pro confesso against Charles II. Moulton trus-
tee. In ro petition II. n. Koyser; authority
granted 10 sell certain real estate. Jones vs..
Jones; pro cOnfesso and testimony ordered
taken before John Cruikshank. Anderson vs.
Anderson; auditors report confirmed and
distribution ordered.
The Evening critic., 1882-04-11
Addressed to the AttOruey-Gen.
eraI.
81, Louis pOst-D -Dlsnntch,


Mr.. Nabor Brewster, the Attorney General
OF the United States, has risen up from tho
downy back cushion OF his heraldic carriage
TO make the remark that the anti-Chinese bill
recently passed by Congress Is In direct contra
yention OF certain stipulations and treaties en-
tered into by us with the Chinese Government.
With this view OF the case, Mr.. Arthur Will
probably veto the bill. Mr.. Brewster may be
right. We would be very sorry t0 believe that
his Intervention in behalf Of the MongOlian
could be traced 10 fiery dragons on his car
drod years as government institution, and
the fact that the conspicuous figure on Brew
ster's family crest Is a dragon may create the
impression that the Attorney-General is Of
Turanian descent. He should write a card and
explain matters.
The Evening critic., 1882-04-11
Aquatic sports in Prospect.

The 22d Of this month Will be a lively day
ON the Potomac among boating circles, as a
host OF the most skillful wielders of the white
ash in the District Will compete on the placid
waters OF the Potomac on that occasion. The
aquatic gentlemen OF the Bureau OF Printing
and Engraving VIII, ON tina, day, test their
skill and strength I'm a series OF rowing races.
Among those figuring in the programme, who
will certainly participate, are ave In tho sim
gle-scull race; Messrs. Lowcraft, Oscar Bode,
Samuel Kennedy, George Burroughs and Al,
bert Saphar. There VIII be also double-scull
races. The distance will be one and a-half
miles, 10 be rowed from Holtzman's 10 the
AQueduct Bridge.
The Evening critic., 1882-04-11
J.T. CoLDwELL,
Auctioneer. ap3-e,
AFFICE oF TuE CONMIssTONERs.

~ DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
WAsHISoToS, April s, 1882.
In pursuance of the third and sixth sections Of
act of Congress approved March 3, 1881, and the
2cr &r he fS S ohe bsTc
Of Columbia will be offered for sale at public auc-
commencing at 8 o'clock p. M, with the lot first
named herein, and continuing in the following
order -. .
All of lot three (3), in square three hundred and
eighty.two (3s2), and Improvements thereon,
Louisiana avenue, between 9th and 10th streets
northwest containing 1854 square feet Of ground,
Part of lot three (3). square four hundred and
ninety (4go), situated on the north side of street,
4,272 square feet of ground, more or less.
The Two following will be sold as one parcel.
and e G SseG on Se Of
New ork avenue and 9th street northwest, con-
Part of lot seventeen u7), square three hundred
and seventy-two t372), situated ON corner of and
u s-O0'u' IN VGEoRGETowN.
foriy-nine Ciej,in square thirty (sOj with improve
| ments thereon, being the Old Town House and
| House may be used by the District until new
| engine house is constructed; but the purchaser
shall be allowed rental therefor at the rate of six
| per cent. on the purchase money for such use.
Lot twenty;seven CD. containing G,4si square
tanning s25656 square feet more or lees, in square
| six go, being the Fish Wharf property fronting
| The terms Of the sale are one half of the pur-
| chase money in cash and the balance in six and
cured by deed of trust ON the property purchased.
A deposit of one hundred dollars down at time
of sale viii be required upon each piece Of prop
the Commissioners reserve the right to reject
any and all bids If in their judgment the property
| offered does not bring fair market price
By order of the Commissioners
| WILLIAM TINDALb,
| apS10ll171S Secretary.
The Evening critic., 1882-04-11
ALL SAVED,
Rescue of the Crew OF the Music by
the Gallant Tars of the Charlie.

The sloop Music, commanded by Captain
Moore, with large cargo OF fish, was on Its
way up TO the fish wharves this morning about
0o'clock, and was passing that point midway
between Alexandria and this city, known as
the halfway tree, whom she was caught In
whirlwind and capsized. The entire cargo
was dumped Into the water and the crew were
placed IN very perilous position. The sloop
Charlie was passing, and Its commander, Cap
tain Marmaduke, had the vessel turned about
and went to the rescue or the crew OF the
sinking vessel and succeeded in saving them
all. Up TO a late hour the vessel had not been
righted. Great credit is due TO the captain
and crew Of the Charlie.
The Evening critic., 1882-04-11
A Coach That Was Intended for
President Garfield.
Baltimore American.

Last spring several prominent citizens of
Baltimore gave an order 10 n prominent car
rlage builder on Baltimore street for a hand
some Clarence coach. They Intended It as n
gift TO President Garfield. Tho builder took
especial pains with the carriage. 1t was
beautifully finished and lined with rich
leather and was one of the handsomest car
Ing Of the President occurred before tho car
riage was finished, and so the order was
countermanded. The builder, however, I'm.
ished the carriage, and a few days ago It was
sold to a liyery-stable keeper on Linden ave.
nne, and IL will often be seen on the streets Of
the city as public hack. The carriage has
attracted much attention at the stable.
The Evening critic., 1882-04-11
II II. ooLDwE ELL,
Real Estate Auctioneer.

BY VIRTUE ofa deed ftrust dated Septem.
ber 81 1876, duly recorded in lber 7g folio Isl ct
seq, one of the land records for the District of
Columbia, and at the request of the party Sc
cured thereby, ! Will sell at public auction In 49,
front of the premises, on THURSDAY. the 6i:;1
18th day of April, A. ID. 1882 at $3.50 o'clock p. :u
m the following described real estate, situated IN
the city of Washington, ID. c., TO wits All that
part Of lot numbered twen!y;nine (2ol In square
numbered five hundred and thirteen OLD, bound
ed as follows; Beginning for the same at point
one hundred and five feet from Fourth street, and
thence running west along the line of Ridge
street hftccn 90 feet six (6 inches; thence north
one hundred feet eight and ehalf 80 inches,
thence east fifteen U5 feet six go inches TO ten
lO)foot alley; thence along said alley south one
hundred (iOOl feet eight and one halftsis) inches
TO the place of beginning, together with the I'M
prOvcmcnts, etc.
Terms; Onc.third Of the purchase money to be
paid In cash, the bRlance In six (G twelve (2) and
eighteen tis) months with interest at the rate OF
per cent per annum until paid, and secured by
q deed of trust on the property or all cash at OPP
on ofthe purchaser SO deposit at time OF sale and
all conveyancing at purchasers cost. Terms to
be complied with in days from day of sale,
otherwise the trustee reserves the right to resell
the property at the risk and cost Of the defaultng
BRAINARD II. WARNER,
Trustee.
]. r. COLDWELL,
The Evening critic., 1882-04-11

Paclne coast papers represent that there is
this season an extraordinary scarcity OF sal.
mon IN the sacramento River, and that In con
sequence the several cannerles have as yet
been unable TO start up. II Is attributed 10
the low state OF the water during the winter.
Last year the water reached the highest point
ever known, and extraordinary quantities Of
salmon were taken In the river.
The Evening critic., 1882-04-11
MARRIED.

STEAD-FORCE.-At the Church OF the
Epiphany, April 10, 1889, by the Rov. william
Paret, ID. D., Robert Stead and Mary Force.
DIED.
BELL.-After n long and painful illness, OF
consumption, on Monday morning, April 10,
1852, John Thomas Bell, In the 18th year OF
his age.
Funeral on Wednesday afternoon. at q
o'clock, from Asbury NJ. r. Church, corner OF
Eleventh and X streets northwest.
LENTHALL.--Suddenly, this morning WED.
nesday, April III, John Lenthall.
His funeral viii take place from bis resi-
donco, No. 1918 street, on Thursday, Mt z
o'clock. His friends are respectfully invited
TO attend
The Evening critic., 1882-04-11
The Pleasant YaI.e-

Lewis Lacey and Irene TUlliyer.
Chas StrOdus and Maggie Hawkins.
IL. b. Smith and Grace II. Cooke, both of Rich
mOnd, Va.
Gabriel H. Nolin, of Georgetown, ID. O., and
Eliza l.. johnson, Of Springfield, III.
Theophllus Johnson, OF Prince George
County, Md, and Pauline Redinger, OF this
city.
Jesse PlOwdon and Lottle Pearson.
The Evening critic., 1882-04-11
aps,10.1l.l7,1s

DY VIRTUE of a deed of trust, dated
ID June 81, 1881, to me- recorded in liber No. 9Si.
folio 1884,, ct seq, one OF the land records of the
District of Columbia. shall offer at public -
sale, on THURSDAY y, the 10th day of April, G';J
1852, at O'Clock D. m, in front of the prem Iii
ises part OF lot numbered seven IN square num-
bered six hundred and thrty-iour; beginning at
running thence southerly thirty-seven feet and
one inch: thence eastwardly by line drawn
parallel with the division line between said lot
seven and lot eight ffty-one feet, four and one
half inches; thence by n straight line drawn to
intersect the aforesaid line at a distance OF fifty
one feet, ten inches ftom the aforesaid northwest
corner of said lot seven; thence by said division
line 10 the beginning, together with the i'm
prOvements.
Terms of sale, one fourth cash, balance in six,
twelve and eighteen months after day ofsale with
interest, and II these terms not COMPLIED wilh
in five days aftcr sale, the property Will be resold
after five days notice. 10 be published in THE
CRITIC, - -
JAMES N. CALLAN,
apGd&ds Trustee
The Evening critic., 1882-04-11
Opposed to Outlets
and In favor Of
FINANCIAL
To.tlay,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 clearinghouse of II. D. Cooke, jr
& Co., 1929 street, Washington, D. c.:
The Evening critic., 1882-04-11
Alexander u. Coleman.
River and HarbOr Matters.

The New York delegation was to-day given
hearing by the House Commerce Committee
ON the river and harbor matters. Mr.. Grape,
of Massachusetts, and Professor Baird urged
the appropriation of $4,000 for making
Woods Hall harbor Of refuge. The former
also urged the Appropriation of $4,000 to re-
place the crib-work at Plymouth harbor, dis
turbed by recent severe storms.
Appropriations Asked For.
Mr.. Waite, OF Connecticut, urged an appro-
priation Of $4,000 for Glastonbury bar and
So, 900 for Sable bar, both in the Connecticut
bar, below Hartford.
Mr.. Hall IN. H. asked an appropriation Of
$4,000 at Lower Narrows, below Dover. on
the Cocheco River, N. II.
Mr. Reed (Me.) made,a statement concerning
a recent land slip In Royal River, Yarmouth,
Me-, which occurred March 80 last. He said
he would try and get survey In time to ask
for ain appropriation in the bill.
Mr.. Stone iMass.) asked for an appropria-
ton for Newburyport harbor, mouth of Mer-
rimac River, and wanted new surveys OF the
river and for restoration Of the breakwater al
Cape Arm.
Mr.. Ladd (Me.) asked for an appropriation
for Bangor harbor Of 100000 this year.
Mr.. Robertson (La.) was heard as to the
mouth Of Red and Atchafolaya Rivers. He is
Opposed to Outlets
and in favor Of a complete levee system.
The delegations from New York, New Jer
sey, Delaware and Maryland have been noti
fed by the committee to appear tomorrow
morning for hearing on such Items as they
are Interested in on the River and Harbor bill
The Evening critic., 1882-04-11
THE EVENING CRITIC.
WEATHER INDICATIONS.
ESTABLISHED AUGUST Isos.

The special bulletin issued from the Signal
once to-day says;
The Indications are that continued cold and
partly cloudy weather will prevail to-day and
tomorrow in New England and the Middle At
lantic States.
The Evening critic., 1882-04-11
"AIderney Da,ry Wagons, ;,

Fresh Alderney Butter, churned every morn
ing and delivered IN h2ib. "ward prints, Doc.
per 10. Also, cottage cheese, buttermilk and
sweet milk, DC, per qt. Cream l6c. pint.
The Evening critic., 1882-04-11
The DeatI, Roll.

Rev. l.. Hamilton, pastor OF the Independent
Church at Oakland, CAL, died suddenly on
Sunday morning In the pulpit He paused In
his sermon, and sinking down, expired almost
instantly.
Colonel Henry d. Pierce, brother Of the late
President Pierce, died suddenly al his resi-
dence In Hlllsboro', N. H., on Sunday, aged
GO years. He leaves two sons.
William N, Butler, a native Of Virginia,
died suddenly In San Francisco, Cal, last
week, ofhemorrhage. OF He was about 40 years
OF age,
jacob Lister, while bathing In pond on
sunday evening near Atlanta, Ca, was seized
with cramps and drowned.
Hon. Elisha II. Potter, Associate Justice OF the
Supreme Court OF Rhode Island, died yester-
day,
The Evening critic., 1882-04-11

~ ne PhtIbarnni w. ~ san eno
tised for tomorrow evening, Is postponed
until further notice. The broom and fan drill
entertainment Will take place tonight at
Masonic Temple.
The Evening critic., 1882-04-11
AUCTION SALES.
Y DuNcANsoN BROS, Anctioncers.

HN DVNCANsON BROs., AncllOneer8.
ENTInE FIXTURES, SHOW CASES, SIGNS.
WALL CASES, ETC, CONTAINED IN N.
GOIDSTElN.S STORE, 0it PENNA, AVE
n. W. UNDER METROPOLITAN HOTEL.
ON THURSDAY, APRIL ~, AT ~ O'CLOCK
NOON, WE WILL SELL On THE PREM
1SES, 0II PENNA. AVE. N, W, CIGAR AND
TOBACCO SIGNS, IRA NSpA RENCN, AVN
ING, WIRE PARTITION, TABLfS, FOUR
COUNTERS, BLACK WALNUT SHELVING,
THREE WALNUT GLASS WALL CASES,
TWO sFEET PLATED COUNTER SHOW
ECASES, FIVE f-FEE1 PLATED COUNTER
SHOW CASES, ONE 5-FEEr PLATED SHOW
CASE
Private Lock Boxes, Onlce Stoves, etc, etc
heing entire Fixtures Of Cigar Emporium, GIL Pa
ave. II. W., formerly occupied by NJ. Godstein
Sale positive. by order OF Assignee.
The Evening critic., 1882-04-11
WALLPAPER al veerhon's, ol6 seventh ST.

A New York doctor says that II your yaccl-
nate don't take, you must keep on yaecinat-
The Evening critic., 1882-04-11
SUDDEN DEATHS.
Inhn LentlinII.

John Lenthall. well-known gentleman
about sixty-nve years OF ago, for many years
resident OF this city, and recently put upon
tho retired list az n naval constructor, went TO
the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad depot this
morning to take the S.15 train for Phila-
delphia. Mr.. Lenthall purchased his ticket
and sat down to walt for the train, and after
waiting few minutes fell heavily on the
floor. When assistance reached him it was
found that death had ensued and tho Coroner
was Immediately notified.
Naval Constructor Lenthall was In his 18th
year, and was placed on the retired list In
1S71 His health has been falling for some
time. He was chief OF the Bureau of Con-
structlon and Repair for number Of years.
The Coroner viewed the remains at tho depot
this afternoon and found apoplexy TO be the
cause Of death. 1t wns ascertained that Mr..
Lenthall did not die while sitting In the
depot but that he had already taken his scat
in the car, and was talking pleasantly to his
grandchild, when he suddenly throw up his
hands, and making a spasmodic movement,
fell forward on his face and was dead before
was lifted.
Alexander II. Coleman.
Alexander u. Coleman, colored, was this
morning stricken with apoplexy at his resi-.
dence, I'll ID street northwest, and died
within o moment or two after the attack. The
deceased arose about o'clock aud began
dressing himself preparatory to entering upon
his days work. When he had finished put
ting on his pants, his wife noticed that he
looked dazed, and before she could turn
around he fell TO the floor corpse. DIR. Scholl
was summoned and gave certificate OF death
from apoplexy.
Mr.. Coleman, for the past fifteen years, car
ried on the business of n barber at the corner
| OF Eighth and ID streets northwest, and was
| highly respected by large circle Of friends
! He was particularly popular with the busi
| ness men OF the city, who will sincerely mourI
| his loss. No colored man, perhaps, In the Dis
trict had more friends than did genial Alecl
| Coleman. The deceased leaves wife and SIX
| children.
The Evening critic., 1882-04-11

WINDOW ooRNIcEs at o1o Seventh street.