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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-12-16

AAAOAAOys
isabel, dou't do it. You will SOW
the wind and reap the whirlwind. /
can't allow it; the idea of you marrying
him! 1t is too preposterous. too mercen-
AIRY. Why, he was once lover of my
own," pursued Miss Eulalie, forgetting
herself.
'.Why didn't you marry him and save
me the trouble?'' asked Isabel. but
perhaps he was poor thenp''
at was not that"
"Whst thenp You loved somebody
else?'
II don't mind telling you now, Isabel.
had another lover-Anson Andrews.
I've never gotten over it. There have
been weeks and months when I've tried
with all my soul to forget him-to I'M
love him. He and Captain Valentine
sailed together in the Water Witch, and
when Captain Valentine returned he
brought me all the trinkets and letters
had sent Arson Andrews, but never q
word more"
.You dear old faithful thing! you
shall dress in satin de Lyon and thread
lace; we shall live in the lap of luxury;
and I'll send word to Arson Andrews If
he is at farthest Thule. How oddly
things turn out! Fancy me marrying
your cast-off loverr'
isabel, ! beg you not To
"Not marry Captain Valentine just
because I'm not in love? Perhaps
never shall be in love. You would have
me give up so much for mere senti-
ment Yoamustn't expect everybody to
have IS intense feelings ~ yoursen. ]
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-09-05
General Drum on General Sturgis'
ReappOintment.

Wash. Cor. Bait. Sun.
AdjutantGeneral II. @. Drum, one Of the
Commissioners OF tho Soldiers Home, said to.
day about the restoration Of General Sturgis to
the governorship: "The recent order OF tho
Secretary cannot be construed otherwise than
as n reflection upon the members of the Com
mission. When no issued tho first order re-
moving General Sturgis from the Homo he
claimed 10 be in possession of such informa-
tion as would warrant the promulgation of tho
order. The facts In the case havo not changed
tho least since then. or course do not mean
TO criticise the motives that actuated the Sec.
retary In this matter; but think he should
have adhered TO his original position II he folt
justified In directing the change In tho first
place.
get along harmoniously with General Sturgis,
rs he is untitled for the position he now holds.
/ have no personal feeling against General
Sturgis, but do hold that there arc many OIL
GERS In the Army who are better qualified for
the position than he is. When President Gar
fleld sent for me to arrange the detail OF Gene.
raj Sturgis as governor Of the Home told him
that he hunted the Army Register through
and through he could not find another man 80
utterly untitled for the place as was Sturgis.
President Garfield, however, said that he was
urged to make tho appointment by numerous
friends, and 1t would have TO be DONE"
General Drum said he did not know how the
matter would turn out General Sturgis had
refused 10 cooperate with the Commissioners
before, and 1t was not probable after all that
has been published to the world for him to do
so now. He also said that the statement that
SturRis had been denied admission TO the
monthly meetings OF the board was false. He
says General Sturgis has only attended one
meeting since he became governor. General
Drum says Senator Conger came to soc him
and repeated n great many things that Sturgls
had said, lall OF which were untrue. The Gen
eral concluded by saying: "The fact of the
business Is Senator Conger went to the Secre
| tary and actually bulldozed him into restoring
| General Sturgis TO the command OF the Home
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-09-05

Ing because they wero compelled 70 walt
until tho boat had passed Alexandria Detorc
they could swill tho horrid rum that wa wa
stored behind n rough board counter:
AS sho sailed past tho boundary limo OF
tho city, the gong was sounded, rallylng
tho drunks around. They cano
swearing and bowling pushing nilu drnnk SurI,%s ni
the day Sunday. Tho committee were all
provided with stato-rooms, and the lnilOs
were compelled TO stand up during the pal
anco OF the night, holding to their babies IN
dread. Tho extra mattresses were reserved
for those who drank tho most rum ana conlu
curse tho hardest. Tho small space OF tno
after cabin was first allotted to those having
families, but that was reconsldered by the
committee on the grounds that II the drunks
did not get little respite thoy would not 20
able TO get up n light, on the morrow. Tne
ladies' and their families wero therefore re.
quested to go below and watch tho working OF
the engine. As daylight approached 80 did the
drunks the bar, calling Justify for an
cye-o opener. During tho night number OF
them had them closed for repairs. Aud thus
the wild royelry went on. Cursing, swearing
and lighting was tho order OF tho day. Occa.
slonally one would lose an eye or a section OF
some part OF his body-a slice from the car,
arm or leg, wherever 1t could be reached most
handy. Particular mention should be made OF
Mr.. Brown, ono OF the committee, and tho only
one who stood up TO protect the gentler sex.
He stood at post during the whole night urg.
ing the rabble to desiet but he could avail but
little, as thoy had full control and sway, and
thcir object was to be as disagrecablc and as
profane as possible.
When .tho boat landed at the wharf yoster.
day morning Mt / o'clock tho crowd that
crossed the gang-plank ut that solemn hour
that ever stood on the deck OF n privatoer.
The ladies did not loavo until daylight.
Well might tho John w. Thompson be called
tho "iloatlng hell" 1t may not be out OF place
board the boat-all members OF the club-and
they did not Offer TO quell the riots. q.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-09-05
Ho for Cone Riyeri

TO tho Editof or Ihe EreninQ Critic.
Tho above caption mot the eyes OF the read
ers OF the Granl Arnly Journ.I 4 last week
with q glaring GescriI lIon how TO enjoy your
self. The following l. a copy OF par v raph on
the tickets sold; "No improper persons al.
owed" ~ "Noble knights of the baton Will
be In attendance to further make tho trip a
delightful one. Our committee Is selected for
the OCCASION"
do not wish TO say much upon the subject,
but would like TO utter ono small sentence In
reference 10 moonlight and Sunday excur-
sions or floating Hades' din, that the notice be
called 10 the honorable body OF commissioners
that when an organization posts handbills to
herald the news that delightful time is guar
nnteed they should be held to tho same.
Tho Continental Glee Club, OF this city, ad-
vertised that those who wished to enjoy Them
selves should go on their excursion, with tho
assurance that everything would be carried
out TO tho letter, thus quilting great many
10 fake their families. But hearken to tho
result; Tho steamer J. W. Thompson left
Sixth street wharf at 1855 on Saturday, Sep
fember 2, with about nifty or sixty ladies' and
S7B drunken loafers. AS the boat steamed
down the Potomac, tho loafere meandered
through the ladies' cabin, swearing and ours
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-09-05
Reported Himself Alive.

Bait. sun To-day.
A laughable scene occurred at the Seventh
Precinct Third Ward registration ofllce, yes
terday afternoon, where Samuel James WILL
lam Henry johnson, colored, appeared as an
applicant for registration, bringing with him,
as he said, two respectable colored witnesses
ready to affirm that he was still in the land OF
the living. He said he went to the polls last
year where he had been voting for five years,
and they told him he was dead. He expostu.
lated, and said he had not even been sick, but
all to no purpose. SO he went home and told
his wife, who exclaimed: "Marcy what's this
world coming to, honey $50 now have
He was sent to the Sixth Precinct, where he
belonged, and was registered.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-09-05
Let us Have Some Egyptian Ala
humng.

TO the Editor OF The Egentno Critic:
Has England accorded Arab Boy bellger-
ent rights? She sends lags OF truce to him,
and receives tho same from him, and In all
other respects treats him as belllgerent.
for him TO issue letters OF marque and re-
prisal TO cruisers under his flag IL he would
only do so, the ocean would soon be covered
with swift and powerfully armed cruisers
under his nag, and ntted out by mon who arc
anxious TO make money and avenge tho
wrongs inflicted on our commerce by rebel
cruisers fitted out and manned by English
men. Let Arab Just authorize such cruisers
and England would soon have commended TO
her lips the same cup she pressed upon us
from 1861 TO 1865. British commerce would
be swept from the ocean as clean as our own
was. Isn't this thing worth looking into
Let us have the law on this question, and In
hurry. kEARSARGE.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-09-05
MIR. Frank Howe and the Lotterie

to-day.
To The Editor OF the Sun:
SIR: You will oblige me by giving an un-
qualined denial TO the statement concerning
which you invite Information, / am not the
attorney OF the Louisiana Lottery or any
other lottery company whatever. Before be-
came chief clerk OF the Postofilco Department
was asked by person purporting to repre-
sent the Louisiana Company II would accept
n retainer. Since taking ofIice / have been
asked by an agent OF the Kentucky Company
TO resign and accept much larger salary
from his company. Both these offers do.
clined, and relate them because they en-.
brace all know respecting any lottery com.
pany In connection with the PostofIice Do.
partment.
have also been requested at different timos
10 take interests in various patent devices for
clined.
You may say for me that l am free from any
embarrassing association" whatever. have
endeayored TO keep myself specially indepen.
dent because OF the personal relation subsist.
ing between the Postmaster General ana nv.
self.
feel quite sure that all those who know me-
Will not need this denial on my part. You are
at liberty TO make such use OF this as you
think proper, only should like the denial to
be prompt and explicit. am very truly yours,
II. ii. HOWE.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-09-05
The Cholera Year.

NWTSHb OIIy JUUfHH1s
-, ano 70 Sohiins ns year, 200, VIII cVhPieto tno
epidemic OF 1866. That was separated by q
like space from 1S19, and the visitation OF
1S10 was preceded by that OF 1882. The fear.
ing nothing OF the reported appearance OF
the disease at Cairo, is not inspiring, but
there is no known reason why cholera should
be constantly expected once In seventeen
years It's first known outbreak was In 1917
fifteen, and not seventeen, years before thai
OF 1882. We need not, therefore, conclude
Its ravages among the Islands OF the Paci
fc should lead 10 q timely abatement o
those nuisances which provide It with food
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-09-05

1T is EXTREMELY doubtful whether any
thing will be done toward improving the
Navy under the Appropriation bill passed
by the last Congress. The appropriation
was 60 involved with provisos, and the dis
cretion of the Executive branch of the
Government so unlawfully curtailed and
crippled, that it is doubtful whether valid
contract could be signed under its provi-
sions. Beck, assisted by Sherman and
ingalls,, seems to have done his work more
effectually than it was at first imagined.
The result is that if the Secretary of the
Navy were to advertise for bids to build
the two new cruisers authorized in the bill,
he would not get any responsible offers.
There would be bids, doubtless; but they
would come from persons who could not do
the work, and whose sole object in bidding
would be to prevent the work being done.
The conclusion is that we shall never be
able to proceed satisfactorily in the recon
struction of our Navy until the represen-
tatives of Great Britain in Congress and
the lobby shall have been incontinently
routed, horse, foot and dragons. There is
a sentiment growing in the country which
will by and by mako the accomplishment
of this task comparatively easy. But just
at present we may as well conclude tina
British influence is paramount in oul
legislative halls, and until it is overthrow
we cannot rebuild our Navy withou
England's consent, which will undoubtedly
be withheld,
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-09-05
ALMOST A MIRACLE.

Read what william Eden formerly butcher,
now of the firm of william Eden Il Co., stock
dealers, Baltimore, says about ENcreteri
MEssRS. LAFLEUR & co.
GENTLEMEN. l have suffered with acute
chronic rheumatism for twenty-five or thirty
years, and sometimes II was so severe that have
been confined to the house from three to six
months at time. have tried our best physicians
during that time, both nllopathc and homeopathic,
and all the galvanlsts and mngnetsts could hear
of. i have also been cupped, leeched, bllstered
and had numbers of different kinds OF liniments
rubbed ON me without getting any relief heard
ofyour Excreter, and, although had given up
all hope of ever being cured, concluded to try ~,
and am thankful did So for after taking II one
or two weeks1 commenced to improve rapidly,
and now, after taking.it two. months, am In good
health, All the swelling and pain are gone, and
can walk without any trouble all over the city,
short time AS am, believe as well known In
Baltimore as most any citizen can be, will be
pleased to have any one call and see me that sui
fers with rheumatism, for believe II Is almost u
miracle that Excreter cured me Mt my age, up
ward off years. My general health also has been
greatly improved as well as being cured OF the
rheumatism, and heartily recommend Excreter
VIM. EDEN,
45 North Stricken Street,
Baltimore, Md.
LAFLEUR'S EXCRETER. the Great Blood
Purifier and Wonder of the age. For sale by all
druggists. Hundreds Of home Testimonials. Send
for circular. LAFLEUR & Co.,
au23 Baltimore, Md.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-09-05

1T IS announced in the Personals" that
Mr.. Mcrrick will take an extended tour for
recuperation as soon as the trial is over,
We don't care anything about the trip;
but, being taxpayer, we would like to
know whether the per diem goes on or not.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-09-05
Tuesday, September 5, 1882
To Summer Abscntecs.

Persons leaving the city during the summer
months can have THE EVENING CRITIC mailed
to their address, In any locality, for 35 cents
per month, or three months for 81, payable In
advance. THE CRITIC Will bo found tho best
medium for keeping absenteos thoroughly
posted on what transpires at the Capital. Or
ders can be sent by mail, or left at the busi-
ness ONCE. Address changed as ofton as
deairel.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-09-05
A Chance for 'Em.
Tokhe Ediior of The Erfnini

Zothe Editor Of The Ertnin0 Critic:
understand that Brother Rosecrans is pay.
Ing pseudo Republicans $1,000 for each COM
pilation OF simulated facts that may be car.
ried to him. AS soon as this fact becomes
generally known, General II. will ind 1t an up.
hill business to raise the money TO pay for all
the literature that will be rendered him. Who
Is the next man to sell out2 PAUL PRY.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-09-05

SINCE the Attorney-General exploded
the delusion which the Adjutant-G
practiced upon the Secretary of War, it is
beginning to be suspected that he is nothing
hut snare Drum,
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-09-05
sELTzER ApERIENr.

THE AooNIEs OF BILIOUS collie, THE
INDEsCRIBABLE PANoS OF CHRONIC IN
DIGESTION, THE DEBILITY AND MENTAL
STUPoR RESULTING FROM A CosT1VE
HABIT, MAY BE CERTAINLY AVOIDED
by REGULATING THE SYSTEM WITH
THAT AGREEABLE AND REFRESHING
STANDARD PREPARATION, TARRANTs
SEI.TzER APERIENT.
PROCURABLE TALL DRUGGISTS.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-09-05

The Attorney General having decided
that the Government need not secure a
receipt in full from the Kidwell estate
before proceeding to reclaim the flats, work
will commence Immediately. We suggest
that in appraising the Kidwell property
for condemnation its present unimproved
condition be taken as a basis of appraise-
ment. Or perhaps still better way to
test the value of the property would be to
bring suit against the Kidwell estate
under the laws of tho District for main
tanning nuisance! Happy thought.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-09-05

THE reports from Robeson's district indi.
cate that the railroad war upon him was
more effective than his friends expected.
The fight was made particularly bitter in
Camden County, and the delegation, which
had all along been conceded to Robson,
was divided. This brought about, as re-
ported by the Associated Press, tie on the
whole number of delegates-45 to 45. If
this is true statement of the case, it is
probable that both Robson and Nixon will
be retired and some new man nominated.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-09-05
BUSINESS CHANCES.

uTANTED-To BUY LAND SCRIP.
Additional Homestead Claims,
Sioux Hnlibreed Scrip,
Potterheld Warrants
Valentine Scrip,
bounty Land Warrants, DC.
All of the above Land Scrlps for sale. Address
or call on W. O. Hill, room 49, st. Cloud Building,
washington. ID. Y. ln4sm
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-09-05
Asthma Can BE cured.

DIR. HAIRS ASTHMA CURE will be found
In all drug stores. Supply depot, btott ~ Crom-
well, 4so Penna. ave. Also, George W. CIopsiSy, &
GEORGETOWN u. q. myScm
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-09-05
StiIl Another.

OpELlKA, ALA, Nov. l, 1880.
ii. II. WARNER 4 Co.: StS-I have been
cured OF nm anectlon of the kidneys by the use
ofyour safe Kidney and Liver Cure.
j. O. CoNDoN.
r, t,,,,, 49,, -, "a, -,
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-09-05

IT WAS queer notion that the recon-
mendation Of three of his subordinates
should be mandatory upon the head Of q
Department.. But man who is in the
habit of obeying his private secretary
cannot be judged by ordinary rules. I'M
plicit obedience is a good thing in the right
place. But there are occasions when Il
Cabinet officer makes himself ridiculous by
endeavoring to act as chief clerk to n cabal
of bureaucratic subordinates. Perhaps the
rule that water finds its own~fevel was
operating in the case under consideration.
But we insist that If a man is to enjoy the
irresponsibility of clerk he shall cease to
draw the salary of a responsible Secretary.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-09-05
LOST AND FOUND.


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i 4 n dog pup Scotch COLLIE tawny reui !nree
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v1oINn-A GREEN BoAT,WITH A WHITE
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FREE ADVERTISING.

Advertisements under he head OF " Situations
Udntcd " tcW hereafter be inserted ~ THE EVEN
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three lines three utncsI for 30 cents
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-09-05

IT DOES not seem to US that Lieutenant Gray.
don, United States Navy,was guilty OF n capital
offense, or even n milder felony, in calling the
attention OF the President to his invention.
The President and tho Lieutenant are both OF
the same genus of mammals.-P0I.
Our esteemed contemporary does not ap-
pear to take account OF the fact that the
Administration was enjoying its vacation
at the time mentioned. To call the atten-
tion of an Administration to any useful in.
vention when it is enjoying itself may not
be misdemeanor under the statute, but il
is certainly conduct prejudicial to good
discipline in the military or naval code
Let the case of Lieutenant Graydon be a
warning. Presidents Of the United State
are no longer common men. That may bC
the.theory of the Constitution but it is mo-
the doctrine of modern society.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-09-05
SAMUEL S. SHEDD,

400 NINTH STREET NORTHWEST.
Garden Hose, Lawn sprnklers, Gas Stoves
ovens BroileTs, etc. Slate Mantels, Gas tiktures,
Latrobes, Ranges, Furnaces, Plumbing ana i'h-
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-09-05
FOR SALE--Farms.

INOR SALE-A FARM OF I18 ACRES; NINE
II room house; peach and apple orchard, with
stock md farming utensils: growing crop. large
barn. &C.; part cash. or would trade for city prop
erty. Apply to Thos. A. Mitchell, No. 93l + st
N QnD-Q
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-09-05

sp6eod.3t
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-09-05

ENOR SALE-FARM OF 127 ACRES, 3 MILES
E from Rockville, Md, on Georgetown pike;
Improved by frame house, rooms; also, tenant
house; large barn. stable, etc.; well ,watered;
choice grapes. Apply to Albert & Warner, Attor.
news, 49, La, ave, spi-6t%
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ron RENT-Rousss.

Advertisements of Three lines under this head
Inserted times for 25 cents.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-09-05

LY FINE cigar at all retail dealers.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-09-05

VNOR SALE-A VALUABLE FARM OF ONE
~ hundred and ninety acres, ~ miles from
Rockville, Nd; Al improvements and complete.
avenue sDi6tN