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The daily gazette., 1882-01-12
senator Beck ON the Tariff.

The protection that gave Congress
sional license to few wealthy combi~
nations TO extort from American
farmers and laborers large percentage
of their earnings was such protection
as the wolf gave the lamb. Another
evidence was our commercial degreda-
tion as shown in the loss of our
carrying trade, thus compelling us to
pay foreigners $3.50, 900, 900 year for
acting as our carryers, brokers and
insurance agents in our commercial
relations together with the almost
total disappearance Of our 60, 600 sail
ors of 1880.
The Evening critic., 1882-08-17
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

The following is the South Washington
wharf report mado out by Harbormaster Sut-
ton for yesterday: Schooner s. II. Walker, Cap
tain Higgins, 073 tons leo for Great Fails Ice
Company; schooner Charles NJ. Simmons, Cap
tain Babbitt, 1 1,17f tons Ice for Great Falls Ice
Kelly, 1000 tons leo for Independent leo Com
pany; schooner Annie, Captain Jones, melons
for VIM. Evans; sloop John Williams, Captain
gle, Captain Woodland, melons for ]. L. Ciem-
ents schooner Mary Ann Shea, Captain Ash
ton, d5 cords wood for johnson K Bros.
This morning about 80 Mr.. Il. j. Burtt tho
aroused from his sleep by the cries OF q lady
living in the house adjoining him. She de.
clared that n burglar was In the house, and
loudly called to him for assistance. Mr.. Burtt
with true gallantry, 1erked on portion OF his
raiment In the quickest possible space OF time.
Fortunately tho oficer OF the boat was met
cellar to garret for the culprit, but he could
not be found. One OF the front windows OF the
second-story was discovered open and 1t
the house by the assistance OF the
cornico and awning poles. Tho lady dis
covered HIS presence soon after no entered
and gave the alarm and the thief was forced
to skip without anything. He left In the room
cigar stump, and from other indications II is
supposed that he was whito man and be-
logged TO regular organized gang OF noe
turnal thieves.
The arrivals OF watermelons at the South
Washington wharyes yesterday will foot up
over 3,UUU, most OF them coming from points
on the lower Potomac. The wholesale prices
were from sS TO $50 per hundred. Tho ice-
rind melon is rapidly becoming q favorlte in
the market, but they continue to bring high
prices.
In the twenty four hours ending at 10 o'clock
to-day the following criminals were arrested
by the South Washington police: Alice
Smith, white, for being drunk and disorderly
Maria Payne, black, for contempt OF court;
John Williams, loud and boisterous behavior;
| Vim. Wells, white disorderly conduct; james
Williams, white, drunk and dlsorderly;
Dennis Bland, black, for fighting, and william
Bird, for boisterous conduct
Parties shooting gamo on the Potomac Will
render themselves amenable to the law, which
strictly forbids shooting before September 1
Yesterday several parties secured boats and
went cunning opposite the wharves for water
fowls. They continued this sport for a long
time and numerous shots were heard. Sports
men who content themselves to wait until the
sporting season commences are Justly indig-
nant.
One hundred and sixty stonecutters arc kept
daily at work on tho Washington Monument
The work OF scattering limo through the
| alleys and cutters Of South Washington has
| been finished, and this, connected with the
| heavy rain OF yesterday, will make the
| sanitary condition of our remarkably healthy
| section still moro complete.
The Evening critic., 1882-08-17
PERSONAL.

COMMISSIONER OF PATENTS T.. NJ.
MARBLE is Off on leave. Mr.. Stockbridge Is
acting Commissioner.
SENATORS MORGAN, Salisbury, Beck
and Lamar, left the city this morning for
Georgia TO attend the funeral OF Senator Ben.
Hill.
EDWARD HODGE, JR., of the appoint
ment oflce, Postof1lce Department, is sporting
in the salt sea waves of Long Branch. He VIII
remain month.
Interior, reached Denver last night. He In.
tends to spend several weeks In the city and
viclnity.-Denrer World, 12M.
CHIEF CLERK TwEEpALE. of the
War Department, has Joined his family at As.
bury Park on the New Jersey seacoast. He
Will be gone four or lye days.
JOSEPH S. CRAWFORD, Chief Clerk
Foreign Mall Service, PostofIlce Department.
has betaken himself TO the vine-clad hills OF
his Maryland home, near Elkton, TO pass his
vacation. He Will also visit Delaware and
THE pretty Miss Katie Stuart, daugh-
ter OF Captain Stuart, of South Washington,
left yesterday morning for Philadelphia, for
Atlantic City and several other summer re.
Sorts and her many friends wish her pleas.
ant time, and that she may como back to us
again in the best Of health.
"A LETTER received this morning an
nounces that Mr.. Jacob Budd, the favorite
comedian, who has been filling very success.
full engagements In Europe, will start from
London for his homo here to-day. Mr.. Budd
is we'll, and has made many warm friends
while away. His peculiar telent was favorably
received by the English theatergocrs.
H. c. MCGREw, of the Treasury, the
genial and good.looking secretary OF the Ohio
Republican Committee OF the District OF Co.
lumbia, received notification yesterday OF his
election as chairman of the Central Republi-
can Committee OF tho GAINESVILLE District. Nc
grew is a young man, but the work he did in
the last Presidential campaign Justly entities
him 10 this honor, and he intends using his
months leave this fall In doing more Of the
same kind.
The Evening critic., 1882-08-17
Threatening HIS Wirc.

tall, plainly dressed woman, with rod hair,
and attended by two red-haired children and
n colored girl, occupied seats In tho Polico
Court to-day, and when william a. Miles was
called tho woman took tho witness stand and
charged him with threatening to kill hor. A
suit for divorce is pending betweon tho par
ties, but the wife claimed that of late her nus.
band had annoyed and endeavored TO bull.
doze her Into compromise and hayo tho
divorce case dropped. She described him as
worthless fellow, who drank hard and was
supported by herself Sho kopt boarding.
house, she said, and he had not con.
tributed q dollar toward the support of
herself or children for six months.
The colored girl described Miles
treatment OF his wife and created quite n
laugh by her description OF how Miles on
deavored TO show affection when trying to coax
her TO listen TO him.
"I 'spose," said tho girl, "his action on dem
occasions meant lub. Deed, sar, dat's what
I'D call II, anyway"
Miles did not deny threatening his wife, but
said he threatened her conditonally; that II
he caught her on the street any more with n
certain young man no would kill and send
them both to hell He did not, OF course, ever
intend to carry out tho threat. Ho only wanted
10 frighten her. The Court held that while the
woman was working 80 hard for support tho
husband had no right to interfere with her,
and should not, for six months at least, and
for that period OF time held Miles In $3.50 to
keen the peace,
The Evening critic., 1882-08-17
THEY WERE sCooPED.
"The Critico Baseball Nine Badly
Reateu by tho WayerIys

Yesterday was an of day for the Critic
Baseball ..nine. Tho boys entered into tho
long-talked.of contest with the waverlys with
O good deal of grit and hope, but alasl our
Founders OF the sheepskin sphere were
whipped almost out of existencc and to-day,
the few surviving members, all more or less
sick or wounded, are prepared to retire from
the sport forever. As stated before, our boys
were game and hopeful. Indeed, some were
30 confident that they sailed forth armed
with gorgeous red bats and other fancy para
phornalia, anticipating glorious walkover.
They missed 1t. The Waverlys paralyzed
them, and wondered II any Of them had ever
played baseball before. We have no excuse
TO ofrer for the bad playing OF our team. They
were in bad form, and though nne players at
times, they were badly out of gear yesterday,
and we sat on the fence and wept as tho
score stood 2s to 8. Not too much
Of a beat either, but 1t was beat enough.
Throughout, the game was onesided affair.
usual effectiveness, nor did Harding, who re-
lioved him in the third inning. The waver-
Iys whacked and pounded the ball oil over the
field to the complete decentralization of our
nelders. Hardings peculiar antics kept tho
spectators amused, and thereby prevented
many from retiring In disgust. The runs Of
the Critic nine were made by Talks (2), Hard
ing, O. Simons and Marr Weather permitting,
and II the kinks are outSof their stiffened
joints, the Critic nine will this afternoon cross
bats with the Athletics at tho corner OF Ninth
and streets. Our nine Will endeavor to re-
deem themselves.
The Evening critic., 1882-08-17
EAST WASHINGTON.

onlcors Wagner and Luskey stumbled across
about three pints OF alleged whisky incased IN
the cadaver OF George Adams, colored man,
last night, on Eighth street. George was incar.
cerated and givcn chance to sober up.
Clements Lodge, No b, %. G. IT,, held It's
regular weekly meeting ut Washington Hall
last evening. After tho transaction OF routine
business tho evening was finished pleasantly
by singing, remarks, &c.
Several hundred people woro disappointed
for tho third time this season by the failure
of tho Capitol authorities to erect their music
stand in tho park last night. This may be
very trivial matter to tho architect Of tho Cap.
ito1 and his aids, but II is OF some import TO
sic OF the Marine Band and those Wednesday
evening entertainments which are provided
by law. There were no indications OF rain at
the usual commencement hour, nor did IL rain
until lato hour last night.
A livoly ARRAY occurred In "Frogeyo Holler'
last night, with Dlandy Williams and Bob
Richardson as principals. The night was
OF ofIlcers Parker and Saddler, who arrested
the parties.
Mr.. John It. d. Pyles the ontorprlsing East
Washington grocer, has removed his branch
store TO $40 Seventh street southeast where
his standard OF excellence and cheap prices
will be maintained. He has also lowered the
price of flour. SEQ advertisement.
of1cers Prather and Anderson arrested
William II. Holady and Robert Myers, who ro.
Gently escaped from tho Maryland Reform
School, last evening. The birds Will bo turned
over TO tho Maryland authorities.
John N. Thompson, esq. chief pyrotechnic
OF tho United States Navy Yard, Will start from
hero next Monday night for Detroit, Mich,
where he will attond, as representative from
the District, tho meeting of the Grand Lodge,
l. o. o. f., which meets at that city.
The excursion by Eagle Tent, Junior Recha.
| bites, yesterday, was decided success.
The Dashful and Post mines will contest
| honors in baseball game this evening on tho
| grounds corner CT Eleventh and II streets
northeast. The game will bo an interesting
one.
Tho family excursion by the Ladies' Denev.
| olent Society OF st. Peters Church, TO Gly-
mont, on August "a, promises to afford unlim.
| tied enjoyment and recreation TO those who
| attend. The steamer Mary Washington Will
mako two trips, one In tho morning and the
other at $50 p. m. Professor Callans we'll.
| known and popular orchestra will furnish
choice music for dancing, both on the boat and
| pavilion. Don't fail TO 60.
The Evening critic., 1882-08-17
L. O. O. g. w. Entertalnm ent.

Tho /. o. o. G. W. gave musical and liter.
ary entertainment at their room, last evening,
TO q crowded audience. The temperature of
the room was oppressively warm, but tho pro-
gramme was 80 we'll rendered throughout,
that the company remained to the close. 'Ill
Follow Thee," by Miss NJ. Donaldson, q young
blind lady, was beautifully sung and en-
Enthusiastically encored. Miss II. Stoddart al
80 acquitted herself creditably, singing several
times various pieces, receiving at the conclu-
Gentle Mother" q duet by Misses NJ. Adams
and NJ. Goss, was sung with grace and talent.
The above deserve special mention, although
The master OF ceremonies was the modest and
retiring treasurer OF the lodge, Mr.. Joseph
NJ. Dayy, to whom credit must be given for
the excellence Of the entertainment.
The Evening critic., 1882-08-17
A Dangerous Lover,

In the Police Court to-day Elijah Williams,
a young colored man, was charged with as.
saulting and attempting to kill Elizabeth
Allen on July 27. 1t will be remembered that
Williams was in tho room with his sweetheart
on the night In question, and she charged him
ragged, drew n revolver and shot her In the left
breast, infiicting q wound from the effects OF
which she has been confined to tho hospital
ever since, and which were expected to result
fatally. Elizabeth Allen, on the day after the
shooting, made an ante-mortem statement,
upon which Williams would doubtless have
become unwilling to prosecute, and testified
to-day that the shooting was accidental, but
published. Mr.. Holden, n colored man, q lit
tie boy and Lizzie Allen were the only wit
nesses, but mado q very strong case, and
Williams was held In default OF $1,000 bonds.
The Evening critic., 1882-08-17
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

John l.. Boyer, No. ii South Fairfax street,
is the authorized agent for subscriptions and
advertisements for THE EVENING CRITIC in
Alexandria. He will deliver tho paper
promptly and regularly every afternoon at an
carly hour.
A large number of delegates to the Read
1uster convention TO meet In this city to-day at
12o'clock 10 nominate candidate Tor Congress
from this Uhe Eighth) district arrived last
night, and this morning many more, with the
friends OF the different asplrants, put In an
appearance. There are about two hundred
politicians from the different counties In tho
district In tho city. Among them, General
James Williams of Winchester Thomas Pop
ham, of Rappahanock; Judge McCabe, OF Lou.
doun; Judge shumate, William Strother, John
Middleton Robert Campbell and Major $. P;
Mr.. Bell, OF Culpeper; Judge James Sangstor,
OF Fairfax, and many others. The Tontlne
House is the headquarters for all the strangers
In the city, and there can be heard all sorts of
political predictions, all of which arc favorable
10 ReadJuster success In tho coming election.
The reporter last night asked Major Bayly
what were tho chances for tho Read listers In
the Eighth District. The Major replied that
SO far as the state at large was concerned he
believed that John s. Wise would be elected by
from ten To fifteen thousand majority, and
gave as n reason for HE belief that the Demo
Gratis OF the counties were demoralized; they
couldn't enthuse over Massey, u man thoy had
been taught to damn as the greatest enemy of
the State. As to the Eighth District, the Major
said that II the Readjuster candidate could
Out tHe NOtc pOlleu ny MllllhitlS anu Hln-
self at the last Congressional election--13,0O0
he would be elected without doubt. John s.
barbour at that election received 1000, over
1000 OF which were colored votes. This year
he Will loose his colored vote, and the Road
iuster candidate VIII receive It; besides there
are large number of Democrats dissa.is fled
with the action OF tho State Executive Commit
tee in thrusting Massey upon the party with
out convention, who Will not voto at ALL
number OF other delegates standing by, who
had the reputation of being smart politicians
when In the Democratic party, coincided with
Major Bayly, and went further, declaring that
the ReadIuster victory this year would be tho
greatest yet achieved by the party.
Al a caucus OF the delegates last night, Mr..
David A.Windsor positively refused to allow his
name TO be used as n candidate. After a good
deal OF caucusing tho convention was called TO
order at 12 O'Clock to-day by II. Henry Slmp
son, chairman OF the Congressional Committee
for the District, and In short speech urged the
delegates (about nftyl to unite on tho man
who could bring out the largest vote, regard
less OF personal preferences.
A Readjustor massmeeting will be held to-
night. at which Senator.elect Riddleberger
will deliver an address. Tho Democrats Will
also hold ward meetings tonight.
The Evening critic., 1882-08-17
THE EVENING CRITIC.
Uarr uI ratIEn krTQtrqr 1aaa
HANDSOME LETTER-Box
Placed I'm the Baltimore & Potomac
Depot To-day Near Where Garfield
WINS Shot.

Depot To-day Near Where Garfield
wps Shot.
Mr.. John Il. Cunningham, OF Pittsburg, at
tho request OF the PostofIlco authorities, to-day
placed new letter and mail box In the large
waiting.room Of the Baltimore Potomac
Depot. The box is Mr.. Cunningham's own
Invention, It's advantages being that letters
dropped in 1t up to and ten minutes previous
TO tho departure OF tho train by which the mail
is TO go, Will receive prompt dispatch. A
similar box is in use at tho Union Depot,
Pittsburg, and is declared, by business men
especially, a great convenience. Mr.. Cunning
ham receives nothing for his invention but the
thanks OF the general public and of the Post
ofIicc Department. The box placed in position
today was built by Il. NJ. Conrad, of Pittsburg,
and has been placed as near whore President
Garfield was shot as was convenient.
1t is oblong in shape, 15x2Gx2S inches In
Size. 1t is OF solid black walnut and solid
bronze trimming OF Queen Ammo style, has
separate compartments for reception Of letter
and paper mail; also case OF twelve pigeon
holes, or, as is known in postonlce vernacular,
u distribution case, which swings open with
the door, and In which the mall as placed In
the box is separated for the different routes
departing from that depot. Tho outside finish
On either side OF the raised dias, In which
Is located tho paper drop, Is q none
g." IUnited States hallway Mail sorvlccj In
black and gold. on the styles which divide
the panels appears ~. s. Mall" on tho
front OF the box on the upper curve Is n
largo plate OF solid bronze, on which the
word "Papers' appears, while Immediately
below reads, "For Papers Only" on tho
lower curve, and which forms part OF tho
door, is a similar plate, though smaller, on
which is engraved Tho word "Lettors," aud
Immediately below this, In gold letters, the
following; "Collections Will be made from
this box for points on and beyond the follow
ing railroads, ton minutes previous TO depar-
ture of trains as shown below"
Immediately under this Is q handsome
monogram, composed of the letters "U. 81"
and below this is a schedule showing the tlme
OF departure OF mail trains from the Baltimore
massive bronze harp and secured by nickel.
plated u. s. mail lock.
This particular box was made from a design
furnished by Assistant General Superinten-
dent OF tho Railway Mail Service John Jami-
son, and is a decided improvement on Mr..
Cunninghams original box, which Is patented.
The Evening critic., 1882-08-17
The Injured Firemeu,

Mr.. Joseph Daniels, the driver of Columbia
engine, which upset yesterday, and who was
80 seriously injured, lived through the night
and was about the same this morning, but is
not expected to live many hours longer. The
mans Internal injuries are more severe than
at first supposed, but the base of the skull is
not fractured, although there Is serious con-
fusion OF the brain.
Kirk Fitzpatrick, who was slightly injured
about the head, is suffering very little incon.
venience from his injuries.
Weller Cox, the engineer, who was the only
other person on the engine, and who was not
thought to be hurt at all, became conscious
yesterday afternoon that his leg was sprained,
and is now confined to a sofa at his house with
n painful wrench OF the right leg.
The Evening critic., 1882-08-17
Tn. Letter Carriers Entertainment,

Avery large crowd attended the entertain.
ment Of the Letter Carriers, Mt tho National
Fair Grounds, yesterday. The nve-milo go-as-
youplease walk was won by Mr.. Tabler.
Fowler won the mile bicycle race. Tho three
mile bicycle race was won by Berryhill. Tho
mile trotting race was won by william X. The
second race was FREQ for all trotting and
pacing race, purse 500, course one mile. The
starters were Neshannock, Gossip and Little
Splan. The track was very heavy, and the bot.
ting not very spirited. There were four heats.
Little Splan, the favorite, won the first, with
Neshannock second and Gossip third. The
second, Neshannock third, the third heat being
the same. The fourth heat was won oasily by
John Daly's chestnut gelding Gossip, Little
Splan second, Neshannock third; time, 2;3S,
2:33, 9 .15 and 2 :37. The third and last race
was q running race, half milo heats, purse
S75, best two In three. The first two heats
were won by Hollbrook; time 81 and 90. Fol.
lowing the sports was ball and banquet IN
Agricultural Hall.
The Evening critic., 1882-08-17

THE internal repairs to the school build
ings In this city, Georgetown and the County
are rapidly progressing, and the Inspector OF
Buildings feels confident that they Will be
completed by the opening OF tho schools.
A PERMIT was granted to-day to move
st. Marks Church, which is located at Third
and streets southeast, 10 point twelve feet
south OF Its present site.
DANIEL O'BRIEN was given permit
to-day TO build n bay window to the Emmett
House at New Jersey avenue and street at
cost OF $50.
THE residence of Mr.. A. j. Bartlett, at
North Capitol and d streets was damaged TO
the extent OF $50 by an accidental ilre this
morning.
PRENTIss' Concentrated Lemonade is un-
equaled for picnics and excursions, as we'll as
family use. Corner Of Seventh and 4 streets
northwest.
@. MATHEWS will increase the height of
his building, 5000 street, one story, at an OK
pense OF 5000.
IT conquers pain and brings health-this
old German remedy, st. Jacobs OIL.
The Evening critic., 1882-08-17
Cumberland Coal Trade.

Tho shipments from tho mines OF the Cum
berland coal region for the week ended Satur-
day, August IL, were 1928 tons, and for tho
year to that date 506,775 tons, decrease Of
ponding period OF last year. The coal was
carried as follows: Baltimore and ohio Rail
road-week, 10,6S6 tons; year, 191,020 tons;
decrease as compared with. 1881, 3lS,0S0 tons.
year, 21,OS1 tons; decrease as compared with
1881, 21S,052 tons. Pennsylvania Rail
road-Week, none; year, 71,Sl2 tons; do
crease us compared with 1881, Si,651 tons.
The Evening critic., 1882-08-17

VIM. D. Clarke and Estella j. Lynn, both OF
Prince William County, Va.
J. II. Clay, r., and Lucia II. Turner.
Chas. l.. Mace and Clara Il. Hover.
A. j. Boone and Lizzie Morgan.
George Ellis and Rosa Graves.
Richard Washington and Mary Tibbs.
Chas. L. Babbitt, of Cincinnati, ana Ida Mel.
Seymour, OF this city.
Rein Grant, OF this city, and Margaret Cole.
man, OF Georgetown, ID. O.
The Evening critic., 1882-08-17
Retain Prices I'm tho Markets.

The following were tho ruling prices In tho
Washington market to-day;
add MEHISeefsrSn S5c
15c.; Clipped, 30c.i beef tongue, 65c.; lamb,
10@1Sc.; veal, 10d20c. breast, 1511Sc.; ba-
con, 14@15c.; mutton, SG15c.; pork, 14@15
c.; sausage, 15c.; hams, 1791Sc.; cut hams,
2Q@ 25c.i H'1 shoulders, dis l4@15c; lard, I5s, A.
small, 25@35c: y bunch; weak nsh, 10 H@15c,
v ib halibut, 15@20c. ID perch, 35@lOc. v
bunch; Holsters, 12H915c. ' ID; crabs, 25c.
Y doz. snappers, 12iac. ID; pike, 12l2c. Y
b.; clans, 1Oc. per doz.; Spanish mackerel,
50c ID.
PouLTRY.-c Chickens, 5Oc.@s1 Vpairi ducks,
75c@S1.25 v pair.
BUTTER AND DEGGs.-Philadelphia print, doc /;
creamery, 35G40c.; New York and Illinois, 35
@40c.; roll butter, 25@3Oc.; eggs, 23925c.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Irish, ,30Gi0c. Y PIX;
yams, d0@50c. PIX; cabbage, 3(d5c.; beets,
3@5c. Pbunch; carrots, &c. bunch; spinach,
1O@15c. PIX; oyster plants, &c. Y bunch;
PIX; lettuce, 3@5c.; radishes, 3d5c. v bunch
spring onions, Sc. y bunch; Burmuda, SOC.
y PIX; caulilower 10@15c.; green peas, 40
@50c. v PIX; tomatoes, 30td40c. v pk.i squash,
1O@15c; dog; corn, 10@15c: doz.; cucum-
beFs, Ioal6c; dSz; egg plants S@ioe
= doz.; cocoanuts, 0Oc. Y doz.i bananas, doc.
v doz.; French prunos, 20d25c, v ID; Valencia
raisins, 1bc. v ID; London layers, 25c. PIN
currants, 10c. lb prunels, 25c. ID; lemon
peaches, ,30G40c,p " PIX. watermelons, 1oG25c.;
canteloupes, 3GSc.; biackberries, &c. y qt.;
huckleberries, 10@15c. qt.: raspberries, S(G
1oc. qt. apples, 30940c,S pix.
apricots, 2bc. egg plums, 35c.; Bartlett pears,
FRENcH CANDIES, 25c. y ID; mixed, zoe
Plb.