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The Evening critic., 1882-06-26
The Commissioners and the West
End.

10 the EditOT of The EgentnQ Critic.
What has become of Mr.. MacNamee Has
sioners? Or is he patiently trying to get his
family out some back way, from Rhode Island
avenue, which, If his statement is true, "has
been impossible for years to the posi-
tive injury of the health Of Its Inhabitants %
II, as he states, that street is absolutely i'm
passable," how am 1 to look after him through
thereY Or II could, how am to report the
facts In the case without making 1t "exceed-
ingly disagreeable TO the gentlemen dis
pensing governmental favors to their favorites
In other sections =? There has been an avail
able appropriation made by Congress, ap-
Rhode island avenue every year from is79 to
the present time, but the Commissioners have
preferred TO spend the money thus appropri-
ated elsewhere, and In some instances In open
ing up new and unsettled streets further TO
the northwest, where, as he says, Capitalists
and strangers rush in large numbers"
But, seriously, am sorry TO know that we
have any man In our midst who would be glad
further TO a bridge the constitutionally guar
anteed right "to petition the Government for
whose conception of the exercise of such right
is only on a level with the canine instinct OF
swapping. Here we are, cut on from the COM
mon heritage OF freemen, with taxation With
out representation: deprived OF the right of
franchise, with aquasi military government
placed over us without our consent, and In the
creation OF which we had no voice; burdened
with an oppressive debt OF many millions,
mainly incurred by agents OF the National
government, III tne selectiOn OF WHOM we were
not consulted, and whose expenditures have
been enormously Increased by reckless dis
regard OF the Limitations OF law entirely with
out our approval.
But when, as the last recourse available,
with view to secure some mitigation or
abatement OF our grievances, come before a
committee OF the Senate OF my country with a
humble representation of incontrovertible
facts, this man, with seemingly crlnging
seryility, thinks sit must be exceedingly dis
agreeable to the gentlemen Commissioner
TO be constantly snapped at"
Mr.. MacNamee ought to have known that to
Just and wise men the truth Is not offensive,
and that such men never need and never de-
sire the fawning sympathy OF sycophants.
True men who confde In the rectitude OF their
own intentions, can tolerate and respect
honest differences OF opinion and are not an
noyed at open, manly criticism. II is only to
The disingenuOus or disreputable that "noth-
ing cuts like the truth" Toward the Conmls-
sioners personally cherish no feeling OF
hostility, and with them seek and desire only
pleasant personal relations. But consider their
administration OF our District Government as
partial, unjust and oppressive, as ! have re-
peatedly explained 10 them personally and as
also state publicly, without disguise, dis
stimulation or Intentional dlscourtesy.
Respectfully, SO. CLARKE.
June 14. 1882.
The Evening critic., 1882-06-26
CowdOn Versus Eads.

1t is doubtless better for all parties con-
cerned that certain rumors rife for some
months have at last been formulated in
tangible shape as embodied in the charges
of Captain Cowdon with the accompanying
correspondence which we printed in Satur-
days CRITIC. In order that the public
may gain clear understanding of the sub
ject matter which Captain Eads' accusers
intend to have investigated, we will say
that the issue primarily is between two
systems Of hydraulic engineering applica-
Bile to the task of regulating and controll-
ing the navigation and the floods of the
Mississippi River. Captain Eads repre-
sents what is known as the Levee system,
and Captain Cowdon what is termed the
system of auxiliary outlets. With the
scientific controversy upon this point we
have nothing to do, except to give the pub
lie from time to time such details of it as
may be in the nature of news.
The matter that we printed Saturday is
simply an incident in the controversy.
Captain Cowdon's charges, which are, per-
haps, definite enough to answer preliminary
purposes. are designed to demonstrate that
certain persons, at present in control of the
practical dealings of the Government with
the problems presented by the great river,
are unreliable and unsafe for so grave
trust and there can be no doubt that the
establishment of his charges would suffi-
GENTLY demonstrate that fact. He has
made his charges in due form, and has
offered them for the consideration of Con-
eress. The substance of them is that Cap.
tain Eads has applied, or endeavored to APP
ply, as the case may be, undue influences to
the accomplish of his ends. Among
other things, Captain Cowdon charges that
Captain Eads, or somebody in his behalf,
offered improper inducements to Professor
Mitchell of the River Commission to secure
report favorable to his plans also, that
he, or the company of which he is the
head, endeavored to enlist the co operation
of one of the engineer officers detailed to
guard the interests of the Government in
the execution of the jetty contracts, by
making him a stakeholder in the company
whose operations he was to watch.
These are the more important features Of
Captain Cowdon's charges, and there can be
no reasonable doubt that their Importance
is sufficient TO demand the attention of Con.
gress. If they are true in letter or in spirit
as alleged, the public, whose money is in.
volved, is entitled to know all about it, II
they are false, it is due to Captain Eads
and his eoadjutors that their falsty be
shown and demonstrated. On the whole
We regard the latter as the more important
ofthe two desiderata, foF the reason that
under existing legislation Captain Eads
and his conductors are practically in the
ascendaney with respect TO the manage
ment of the Mississippi River, aud If they
are to remain in control 1t is vital that no
shade or shadow of impeachment or i'm
peachability should rest upon their acts or
their motives. We offer no opinion, for
the reason that the question at issue is one
Of fact solely. 1t is certain that reso-
tion, basod upon Captain cowdOn's charges,
The Evening critic., 1882-06-26


IT is understood that the report of the
Committee on Foreign Relations will take
the ground that Secretary Blaine's efforts
to adjust the Chili-Peruvian difficulty
were prompted by considerations of sound
public policy, and that the methods he
adopted were in accord with the tradi-
tional policy of the United States in the
Western Hemisphere. The attempt of
Shipherd-or, more properly speaking, of
Shipherd's employers through him-to cast
suspicion of improper motive upon the Sec
retary will be dismissed as unworthy of
even analysis. The unfortunate retreat or
recoil of Mr.. Blaines successor will doubt
less be adverted to in some form, but as it
does not belong to the actual subject matter
of the inquiry, cannot be handled as it de-
serves. As for the rest, young Mr.. Belmont
will present brief on behalf of the Eng
lish holders of Peruvian bonds. This brief
will be termed minority report" 1t
will take the ground that Mr.. Blaine COM
mitted an outrage against, civilization
when he undertook to protect American
interests.
The Evening critic., 1882-06-26
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR OF BUILD
" INGS, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
WAsHISoTON, June %, 1882.
PROPOSALS FOR TWO BUILDINGS FOR PoLIcE STA
TIONs.
Sealed proposals viii be received at the office of
the Commissioners OF the District of Columbia
until noon OF July LIST next for the construction of
two buildings foI police stations. The plans may
be seen anG specifications and other Information
may be had at this Office deposit of $500 must
accompany each bid as guarantee that the bid
der, II successful will enter into contract with
good and sufficient bond within five days from
date Of the award.
All proposals must be made upon the blank
forms Which Will be furnished.
The Commissioners reserve the right TO reject
any or all the bids.
by order of the Commissioners ofD. G.
THOS. B. ENrWISLE,
lu2tbt Inspector of Buildings
The Evening critic., 1882-06-26

If THE people cut in the tornado zone
would adopt the Queen Anne style of archi-
lecture they would be in position to dc
rive benefit from what is otherwise
calamity. A Queen Anne roof invariably
tends to reconcile one to the habits of tor
padonq
The Evening critic., 1882-06-26

will be offered in tho House. and it is
hardly probable in view of tho documents
submitted, that such a resolution could bc
voted down.
The Evening critic., 1882-06-26

PERHAPS the next time the able persons
who want Fourteenth street widened to
improve their property on Columbia
Heights, they will not ask the Government
to pay ten cents foot for the privilege of
making the Improvement. There is such
a thing as asking too mucu.
The Evening critic., 1882-06-26
To Summer Abscntccs.

Persons leaving the city during tho SUM
mer 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
be found the best medium for keeping abson-
tees thoroughly posted on what transplres at
the Capital. orders can be sent by mail, or
left ut the business ofllce. Address changed
as often and whenever desired.
The Evening critic., 1882-06-26

OUT of twenty-three witnesses recently
summoned from Dakota to testify before
the Grand Jury la the Star-Route cases,
only seven were called to the stand. The
other sixteen performed no SERVICE except
to draw their mileage and per diem,
amounting to between $4,000 and $4,000.
Somebody seems to be having picnic.
The Evening critic., 1882-06-26

THE Post is endeavoring to convince
Congress that an adjournment can easily
be reached by July 10. We infer that
Brother Hutchins desires to depart about
that date and dislikes to leave Congress in
session here unprotected. Possibly, how
ever, in case adjournment on the 10th
proves impossible, Brother Hutch may be
induced to stay few days longer.
The Evening critic., 1882-06-26

YESTERDAY was the hottest day of the
season. As usual, Washington was the
coolest point on the Atlantic seaboard, and
st. Louis the hottest point anywhere this
side of Hades.
The Evening critic., 1882-06-26

LOANS
In sums to suit st 0 per cent
AUCTION SALE.
On Thursday, 10th day of June, at @ p. M,
chancery sale of improved property on 9Th st, be-
tween II and sts n. W.
The above is only a small portion OF property
on my books. For full list call at Office for bule
tins issued on list and 18th. iu2i
The Evening critic., 1882-06-26

THE weather seems to be making up for
lost time.
The Evening critic., 1882-06-26
BOARDING.

ID town, Virginia 81 lie; beautiful oak groves
spring water; Very healthy; delightful retreat;
Schutt, 30is M (Brdge) ST. lu2l-5t%
yV,ABIE BOARD, WITH PLEASANT
4 rooms, in an admirable location; reasonable
rates; Government emploves preferred. Call on
or address 3O5 Missouri ave ln2i-6t
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FREE ADVERTISING.

Advertisements under the head of"Sitzations
Wdntcd" and "Hclp Wanted" riu hereafter
Be inserted in TIE EVENING CRITIC three
times FREE. ne iarite oar friends ,cishine
situations o. help 10 atail themselves of this
offer. Ans,ccrs directed in care Of CRITIC
Office ,oiu receive careful attention. Business
advertisements three lines three times for 25 cts.
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F1H HER1--Hogses.

Advertisements OF Three lines under this head
Inserted times for Is cents
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VXTANTED-To exchange new stoves for old
wv ones at Buffers Stove Exchange, cor. 9th
and X. Smokey chimneys cured or no pay. Stsyes
The Evening critic., 1882-06-26

VyTANTED-SITUATI FOR TWO RE-
w spectacle and industrious colored girls:
cooks, chambermaids or otherwise Address s2I
Fourth ST. H. W. iu23
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LOST AND FOUND.

II OST-ON TUESDAY. goth INST, AT OR
bracelet Liberal reward II returned to 3i0j o st.
ju22-3t#
The Evening critic., 1882-06-26

VNTANTED-BY RESPECTABLE COL
w ored girl, situation TO do chamberwork or
ANYTHING about the house; willing to go =, Y the
u, w, iuo3
The Evening critic., 1882-06-26

A. KEYES. ]. L. SMITH.
KLYES az co,
Close Carriages for Weddings, Calls and Recep
tions. 9oardfI and Livery Stable. Willard's
Hotel Stables. corner l4lh and Il SITS.
FADELEY sc BRO,
422-24 Eighth Street, bet. ID and L n. W.
Close Carriages for Weddings, Calls and Receps
tions. Boarding and Livery Stables.
The Evening critic., 1882-06-26

XNT ANTED-BY A RELIABLE, TIDY GIRL,
w situation as chambermaid, nurse or din
ing.room servant; best of references. Apply at
14l5 New Jersey ave. lu23
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BUSINESS CHANCES.

WY YANTED-To BUY land SCRIP.
Additional Homestead Claims,
Sioux Halibreed Scrip,
Polterh held Warrants,
Valentine Scrip,
Bounty Land Warrants &c.
All OF the above Land Scrips for sale. Address
call on w. q. Ill., room IS, ST. Cloud Building
Washington, ID. q. iu2tSm
A CHANCE FOR SPECULATION-FoR s5OC
IA cash there is a chance for stock specula-
Critic office. my2s
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-14

CASroS.-0wing to the big snow storm
and windblow Of the sth, business Is
somewhat quiet on account Of the roads
being badly drifted.
The two days races on the ice which
were to have come of at this place on the
9th and 10th, were obliged to be given up
on account Of the snow storm.
The people in this vicinity are rejoicing
over the idea that soon we shall have
a bridge across the Androscoggin River.
Work was delayed for a short time on ac-
count OF the lumber not being here, but
plenty has arrived now and workmen are
busy. The piers are completed, and the
bridge men say they will have the bridge
completed inside Of six weeks. The bridge
is q combination of wood and iron; Ii
tons of iron win be used in construction.
The Canton Steam Mill Co. are building
a large jamb pier just above the sorting
boom. 1t is fifty feet long, it being the
largest one they have built.
Coughs and colds are prevailing in this
section; some are fearing that whooping
cough is in our midst: il this is the case
it is very fortunate that our schools are so
near done-only having one week more.
The Lake View Lodge of. o. o. F. are
prospecting finely, and doing good work.
May they continue. SEcoR.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-14

HARTFORD, Feb. 81 send the follow
ing extract of an article written by =" Hart
ford" and published by the OXFORD DEM
oCRAT in 1861 THE company OF North
Tarner, under command of Msjor Farrar,
received company under the command OF
Col. Morse of Livermore, and company
from the same town under the command
of Capt Rollins, in true military style at
the center ola square amidst that music
which cheers the heart OF the soldier, after
which the Hon. Timothy o. Howe, L. ).
Senator from Wisconsin, was introduced
In most happy manner by e. Richardson,
esq, OF Turner, who was received with
such cheers as those only can give that
feel the influence OF the spirit Of &c. Mr..
Howe, after a most solemn allusion to the
old Liberty Pole, which once stood in that
town, around which he had often been TO
witness military parades, spoke upon
subject that now interests everyone, viz. :
the meeting OF Congress on the 4th, stat
ing, in glowing language, his views upon
the state of the country. and Analysing the
word compromise under the existing crisis,
making it plain to everyone whose heart is
not caloused by secession, that no COM
promise can be entertained by Congress
from the rebels without sacrifice Of those
principles gained by the Revolution of our
fathers, showing it was the duty of every
one, Of either party, TO battle manfully
for the stars and stripes. If this Is fair
specimen of Mr. Howe, Wisconsin has lost
nothing by taking son OF Oxford tie rep
resent her in Congress, at the right time
and in the right place. Under the CON-
mand Of Lieut.. Kilsore OF the No. Turner
Company, the staff was raised, standing
above ground one hundred and thirteen
feet. which is to receive upon the morn of
the glorious Fourth, the red, white and
blue, arranged by the ladies in that form
twenty by thirty-two feet which will be
respected by everyone thated is worthy to
excl,im: Il am n citizen of the UNITED
STATES. ~ Mr.. Howe is now Postmaster
General.
Died-At Melrose, Mass, Dec. 6, 1881,
Deborah T., aged 62 years and 8 months,
wife OF Holland w. Noyes Of Brockton,
Mass and daughter of Noah Bicknell, for
merly OF Hartford. During the joys and
sorrows of forty years of married life, she
lost an only child three successive times,
one three months, one four and one twenty
wears old, all sons. She died in the glori-
aus hope of Immortality, leaving husband
whose only consolation is the faith that
ustained her. HARTFORD.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-14

GRAFTON. Feb. Clark Morse, young
man 20 years of age, was instantly killed
Feb. IA by stub breaking and falling
upon him. lie was in the act OF hooking
chain, and Elmer Bennett, VINO came
from his work Just in time TO see the whole
occurrence, says he heard a slight crack
and saw the stub start and screamed to
Clark to Jump, but he did not have time TO
straighten fairly up when the tree struck
him. Elmer Bennett and Fred Hall lifted
the tree from him rs quickly as possible.
His neck was broken and one leg, and one
side badly bruised. He had been at work
for Charles Moore three or four months.
Clark was n good. hearted lad, liked by all
who knew him. and his death Is severe
blow to his widowed mother, Mrs. Frances
A. Morse, resident OF Grafton. He
leaves one brother and sister, his mother
and many friends TO mourn his loss.
Sunday, 5th, We had quite snow storm,
the biggest of the season, | think. About
ten inches of snow fell, and again today ii
is showing quite fast. suppose teamsters
are glad to see the snow as it will make
business more lively.
G. NJ Brown still continues quite i'll, but
his friends are in hopes he is gaining,
slowly.
Help is scarce. So many acc idents
seem TO make people afraid to work in the
woods. Good men could probably get
good pay for two months or more.
DoLLIE DART.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-14

FRYEBURG, Feb. January 30th there
was an entertainment at Court Hall, Frye
burg village, given by the children, which
was received with much favor, and elected
not little praise. The pei formers all did
excellently; the younger ones acting with
an ease and promptness not often surpass-
ed by far more experienced actors. One
recitation in particular, by Miss Florence
Wiley, young Miss OF eight or nine years,
was executed most admirably and applaud
ed on oil sides; also recitation entitled
lode to the Moon" being burlesque or
dramatic reading, by Miss Alice Glines,
was received with much favor by the au-
dlence. The colored minstrel troupe did
much credit to themselves. The duets and
solos were finely executed, and the audience
manifested much interest throughout; and
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-14

LoVFLL.-Isaac Davis some time since
iamrned one of his hands so badly as 10
have the middle nnger amputated. h,s
hand is now getting along as well as couiu
be expected. ~
George Smith also severely injured MS
hand by tanning IL between two logs.
The Ladies' Social Circle OF No. met
mith Mrs. Warren Charles. A large crowd
and good time. -
In No. Bridgtou items saw that A. II.
Martin was teaching in Dist No. 5. 1t
should have been No. 4.
The schools generally are prospering
finely aud making good progress, but the
best schools have been and usually are
those which are taught by teachers In our
own town. We have plenty OF materials
for teachers; then ask why do our schooi
agents 20 out OF town TO get teacher Is
it because they can get them cheaper
Not always, and II so, sometimes the
cheapest, in the end, Is dearest. Agents,
| advise, benefit your own community nrsl
and you will have better success In procur'
Ing teachers. 81,
People in this vicinity have generally
stored their ice for summer use. Every
year more and more ice Is put In, In this
vicinity.
There is plenty OF snow here TO do
good logging business. Until the late
snow there was not enough where IL was
rough.
Town Meeting will soon be at hand, aud
the question arises, Who will be our town
officers? There is bat little doubt but
that the Republicans will elect their full
ticket, as the Opposition are so divided
NetcS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-14

put into position by a Republican Leg's-
lature to endorse all of Governor Plalst-
eds acts nor to confirm all of his nomi-
nees. BY combination Of circumstances
it seemed necessary to declare this cratic
fusionist Governor of Maine. But the
Legislature knew well who they had to
deal with, and so selected Council COM
posed of sound backbone Republicans
not to 'usurp the Governor pos'tion.
nor to ''overide tbs State constitution,
but to act as check upon the Governor,
as the constitution intended, and to pre-
vent one man from setting his will and
policy above the policy Of all the State
officials, the Legislature. and majority
of the voters. In pursuing this course
the Council have earned the hearty
thanks of every true Republican, and
they will be sustained by good MAJOR
ity vote next September.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-14

the entertainment as q whole was pro-
nounced to be great success. The read
ing OF tho "Irish Grandmother, by Miss
Julia Thoms, caused not little merriment
as, also, did the recitation :" Before ana
After the Marriage" by Master Charles
Morris, Willie Gordon sustaining
part of " Idolized Lady Love aud not Idol
lied Wife nicely. A CITIZEN.
Our correspondent L. writes: The gale
Of last week was of unusual severity Tor
Fryeburg, Green aud Rattlesnake. Range
being its usual protector. 1t entirely un-
rooted the barn OF Holden Nevers on the
Conway side OF the river, and that OF ID.
II. Ballard in part.
The snow has been getting too thin for
successful lumber operations, not fake
falling here Tuesday, when Boston and
vicinity had its two feet. But on Sunday
last il was reinforced by about ten inches
the largest fall at any one time during
the winter.
We were wrongly reported In the Their
mometrical record for the cold wave oil
last week, 80 deg. below zero being about
the actual registering all about Fryeburg.
Those who were so anxious to report
the coolest degree of IL ID, forget mer-
curry freezes at between 80 degrees and 40
degrees and is entirely unreliable in that
vicinity.
The Ne,cs says that Frycburg has
steam mill (Nutter & Shirley that cuts
annually 600 cords OF oak and manufactures
II into shooks-and DOC, 600 feet or other
lumber. They also have a run or stone
for grinding corn. ]. II. Fellows manu-
features bobbins To an extent that requires
the consumption of | 900 cords OF maple
wood. He also has grist mill Tarbox
4 Walker have rebuilt the Richardson
mill and are manufacturing four or five
hundred cords of oak and poplar, aud
running n grist mill also. The Portland
Packing Co. canned last season $4,000
dozen cans of corn. Charles Perry canned
-, 600 dozen. The last establishment i
Just over the line in Conway, but much oil
the corn is raised in Fryeburg.
Feb. l0.-Mrs. +. G. Fife has just re-
turned from the Hub, where she has been
TO select a large number of volumes from
the best and leading writer's of our times.
Her selections are very able, both biograph-
ical and historical, and in fact all kinds
that are interesting.
Jan. 9th a large audience gathered at
the Congregational parsonage, where they
were entertained for long while by music
and reading and other amusements.
Mr.. Harry Gordon Of Fryoburg, father
Of A. i. Gordon, former County Commits
sioner, OF Fryeburg, died Friday morning.
lie had suffered considerably from neu-
ralgia OF the heart for several weeks,
which finally caused his death suddenly as
stated.