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The Evening critic., 1882-07-27
PERSONAL.

-GENERRL JAMES N. TYNER and wife
have gone to Saratoga.
GOVERNOR PLAIsTED, of Maine, is
still suffering from malaria, at Portland.
SENIOR JUAN GILMORE, Peruvian Min
lister to this country, is visiting friends at New
London, Conn.
Miss EMMA THURsBY' Who'll now in
Paris expects soon TO visit Norway In COM
pany with Mrs. ole Bull.
-JUDGE.ADvocArE THOMAS If. BARR
left here at p. III. to-day for Philadelphia.
He VIII return next Monday.
-PREsIDENT GALLAUDET. of the Col
lege for Deaf Mutes, this city, Is spending q
few weeks in Branford, Conn.
Hon SAMUEL I. HUNT, one of Gin
cinnatis most brilliant young attorneys, is In
the city on professional business.
THE Rev. DIR. Howard Crosby will re.
turn from his vacation and resume the SER
vice in his church after next Sunday.
-MRs. JOHN TwEEDALE, wife of the
chief clerk Of the War Department, left Wash.
ington to-day for Long Branch, whore she Will
summer.
w. W. CoRDELL, clerk in the POST
office Department, Will start for his homo in
Tennessee tomorrow on leave of absence, and
while there he Will attend several Republican
meetings.
-MRs. G. c. MATsoN, wife of Represen-
tative Matson, has gone to her home at Green
castle, Ind. on Sunday night Colonel Matson
Will also 60 to Indiana to remain. He will be
accompanied by Senator Voorhees,, who will
attend the Democratic State Convention on tho
I'd OF August
--MRs. EWING, wife of Nathaniel Ewing,
OF Western Pennsylvania, died very suddenly
at her homo in that State on last Monday
morning. Mrs. Ewing was the daughter OF
Judge Mitchell, OF the Supreme Bench OF Min.
nesota. Their many friends here Will DO
panied TO learn OF this sudden death.
"A CORRESPONDENT relates that once,
in Paris, General Skobelen was seen, on n
stormy day, TO run across the street with an
umbrella to shelter an old woman who was
hauling a costermonger's cart. He walked by
her side for some distance, until she reached
place Of shelter. 'It's so hard" he said, ''to
dry wet clothes In Paris, and I am very ten
der.hearted when see an old woman In any
trouble"
THE death of Henry Kingscoat, in
London, at the age Of 81 years, removes con-
spicuous figure and an honored name from the
Held OF active beneyolence. By his efforts
were founded two Of the most important char
liable and religious societies Of London, the
Metropolitan Visiting and Rolief Association
and the Church OF England Scripture Readers
Association. He was also prominently instru-
mental in founding the British and Colonial
Emigration Society and the Southwark Fund
for Schools and Churches and was deeply In
terested in numerous other movements for the
benefit Of his fellows.
The Evening critic., 1882-07-27
The "rIatsv Amendment.

The following is the full text of the clause
In tho River and Harbor bill as 1t passed Yes
terday, providing for tho reclamation osthe
Potomac flats.
"Improving the Potomac River In the
vicinity OF Washington with reference to tho
Improvement OF navigation, the establishment
OF harbor lines, and the raising Of the 1ats,
under tho direction OF the Secretary of War,
and In accordance with tho plan and report
made In compliance with the River and Har-
Dor act approved March 3, 1881, and tho re-
ports OF the Board OF Engineers made In COM
pliance with the resolution OF tho Senate OF De-
cember 13, 1881, 100000.
Sand 1t is hereby made tho duty OF tho At
torney-General to examine all claims of title
10 the premises TO be improved under this ap.
preparation, and see that the rights OF tho Gov
ernment In all respects arc secured and pro.
tected and II he deems It necessary, he is
authorized to cause suit or suits In law or In
equity TO BIO Instituted, in the name OF the
United States, in tho Supreme Court OF tho
District OF Columbia, against any and all
claimants OF title under any patent which In
his opinion was by mistake or was improperly
or Illegally issued for any part of the marshes
or flats within the limits OF tho proposed I'M
Irpypmpnts
The Evening critic., 1882-07-27


Hon. Thomas II. Cobb, Democrat, has
been ronominated for Congress In the Second
Indiana District.
The Republicans of the Thirteenth Mis-
souri, District have nominated w. L. Cloud for
Congress. The nomination Is equivalent 10 an
election.
The Bourbons of North Carolina must be
reduced to sore straits when the editor OF ono
charleston News that They need ali the IS sym nm
pathy and encouragement they can get from
anywhere"
The Fusion campaign in Maine starts off
with little apparent enthusiasm. The first
meeting was held Monday evening In Port
land, and though Governor Plaisted aud other
prominent speakers wero promised, the audi
ence was small and lacking In interest. The
leaders are discouraged and admit that the
outlook is gloomy.
Congressman Caldwell, Knott and Phis-
ter Of Kentucky, refuse to accept renomina-
tion. Congressman Turner, Mckenzie, Car
Isle, Willis, Blackburn and Thompson, OF the
same State, Will probably be reelected Mr..
White, tho only Republican Representative
from the State, is n candidate for ronomlna.
ton.
Mr.. Watterson learns that the protection
barons and bosses" are conspirlng TO defeat
the nomination OF Frank Hurd to Congress In
tho Toledo District, and he urges all tho
friends OF FREQ trade to bestir themselves In
Mr.. Hurd's interest, as "ho is another Golden
In this great cause, and his defeat would both
weaken and discredit the movement OF which
cate.'
Little has been said of late about the
candidacy OF Mr.. Bishop for Governor of Mass
achusetts. Ho has not, however, abandoned
his design OF contesting for tho nomination,
and no Will DO formally placed In the field In Il
few days. His friends claim that Worcester
County will be nearly solid for him and that no
Is strong in other parts of the State. Among
his supporters are said TO be Governor Long
and Ex-Governor Thomas Talbot.
Ex-Lieutenant.G Governor Jacob. who is
running as the Anti.Bourbon candidate for the
Appellate CleIkship in Kentucky, is opposed
by some Republicans on the ground that no
was disloyal during the Rebellion. Some facts
that are coming TO light do not seem to bear
out this charge. Whom in Richmond Va, in
1868, he was invited to dine with the Confed-
crate Governor, but declined, on the ground
that being Union man he could not recognize
him as Governor OF Virginia.
The nominee of the Democrats in the
Sixteenth Illinois Congressional District Is
Aaron Shaw. Ho served one term In Congress
from 1867 to 1869, and his nomination now,
after burial OF nearly quarter of century,
is looked upon as n political resurrection.
Among those who sat in the Thirty-nfth Con-
gress with him were owen LoveIoy, Sam Mar
shall, L. d. Washburne Humphrey Marshall,
Henry Winter Davis, N. p. Banks, Frank p.
Blair, Reuben L. Fentop, John Kelly and
Joshua II. Giddings.
The Evening critic., 1882-07-27
"The Critics. Win Arnin.

Tho game of ball between the National
Stars (n0 Dutchers) and "The Critics." yes
terday, on Ninth and streets, resulted in a
victory for tho latter by score Of 10 to o.
Up to the fourth inning the game was very
close; but "The Critics" got on to the pitcher
of the Stars In the fourth inning, and made
things lively for the flelders. Gates, OF 1.-THE
Critics." made two fne double plays, assisted
by W. Simons and Mari. MARI also played
we'll at shortstop rs did Glasgow in centre
field. Gladmon, as usual, pitched we'll. The
very satisfactorily by Mr.. Moore. "The
Critics " play the Athletics tomorrow, ut
p. M, on Ninth and streets, and on Monday
next they play the stalwarts OF South Wash.
ington. Lovers OF baseball should see these
pnmCa
The Evening critic., 1882-07-27
Fearful Mortality at sitka.

The steamer 3. L. Mastick has arrived from
Sitka at Port Townsend. The United States
steamer Wachusett dropped into sitka on
June II. A rigid quarantine was enforced.
After coaling, she sailed for Wrangel on June
81, taking both surgeons and leaving no
medicine for the sick. Anumber Of the guard
have been attacked. The deaths among the
Russians and creoles from tho plague, a COM
bination OF scarlet fever and measles, con-
tinue, and there is much restitution, and n
want OF the actual necessities OF life. Only
the lack OF material will cause a cessation OF
the mortality, which is simply fearful. Much
Indignation Is felt at the course OF Commander
Pearson In not leaving q medical onlcer at
sltka. He was fully conyersant with tho
situation, putting his vessel in close quarau-
tine and sending his surgeons ashore to in.
vestigate tho trouble, and they reported tho
disease on the increase. No brandy is obtain
able, though 1t is much needed. II q man i'm
ports gill OF brandy into Alaska to save dy-
Ing child he is liable to be sent TO the peniten.
tiary. Mining matters look favorable. The
placers arc turning out we'll and new digglngs
are reported to have been discovered near
Beman bay. A large number OF miners camo
up on the Idaho.
The Evening critic., 1882-07-27

william westgate, upon his own confession
the assassin OF Lord Frederick Cavendish, was
arrested on the 10th Inst, at Puerto Cabello,
Venezuela. He left Dublin on May @ by
steamer to Swansea, and on May s, under tho
name of o'Brlen, shipped in tho British bark
Gladstone from Swansea 10 Caracas. He gave,
when arrested, the names OF three Of his ac
complies, and the details OF their crime In
concise statement before n British consul. He
says he was employed by Mr.. O'Connor and
other influential persons, and that they got
500 apiece for the murder. There Is no extra.
ditiOn treaty between Great Britain aud the
Venezuelan Government, but II is believed tho
latter will surrender the criminal. The olrense
was committed on May o, Lord Frederick Cav
endish, Just appointed chief secretary OF Ire
land, and Mr.. Thomas Henry Bourke, the
under secretary, being assassinated In Phmnix
Park, Dublin, by four men. The crime was
denounced by the English authorities and the
Land League as we'll, but so much time had
INTERVIEWED that detection OF any OF tho crlmi.
nails was unlocked for.
The Evening critic., 1882-07-27
EAST WASHINGTON.

New crossings are being laid on Sixth stroot
southeast by the authorities. They aro badly
needed.
A small colored boy named Alfred Townsend
came near being drowned while swimming In
tho branch, back OF tho iail, yesterday ovon-
Ing. He was rescued by several companions
in an exhausted condition.
DR.. O. NJ. Ford, having nearly recovered from
HIS recent sickness under the influence OF tho
Healing Springs OF Virginia, Is expected home
the latter part OF this week.
=. Bud Eagleston's meeting last night was
"rouser."
Tho pump on Sixth street, between South
Carolina avenue and d streeis southeast, is
badly out OF order.
At tho meeting OF Clements Lodge, No. 8,
/. o. @. t., held at Washington Hall yesterday
evening, officers were elected for the ensuing
term
One OF tho first houses erected on Capitc'
Hill-another old landmark-located on Second
near street. southeast, is being torn down to
mako room for handsome now building.
A very large number of persons attended tho
Marine Band concert In the Capitol Park last
evening. Tho programme, as usual, was well
selected and rendered.
Franklin Lodge, Nc. 2, X. of r., hold n meet
ing at McCauly's Hall last night. on account
OF the intense heat tho session was very brief.
The Evening critic., 1882-07-27
warmers Political Prophecies.

General Warner, Of Ohio, when returning
from the Democratic State Convention last
week, stopped long enough in Plttsburg to give
his views on politics to reporter OF the Dis
patch. He believes that Henry d. Payne, OF
Cleveland, will DO the next Democratic candi-
date for Governor OF the State. AS to tho list
OF Democratic candidates for tho Presidency,
he said that "there are but three men whose
names appear in such a category-Thurman,
Pendleton and Payne. Thurman would no
doubt DO the choice OF tho party in Ohio II
his health and his age permit him to BIO u
candidate. OF the others, Pendleton leads in
prominence Just now. don't know what
strength his strong and decided convictions on
the civil service question would give him. l
would be indorsed by the party or not, but
know that 1t is a matter of conviction with
him, and that he would not surrender It for
the nomination. think, however, that Han
cock Will BIO tho man,
The Evening critic., 1882-07-27
HYDROPHOBIA.
A welI.Developcd Case OF This
FrightfuI Disease-what the Doc
tors Say About IL.


A CRITIC reporter heard OF case of hydro
phobia this afternoon, and upon investigation
ascertained the following horrible details:
Miss Alice Abbott, a colored woman, about so
years OF age, living at No. d73 Armory street
southwest, was attacked on the street ten days
ngo by IN immense black and white dog, said
to BIO cross between Newfoundland and blood
hound, which was owned by Edward Thomp-
son, and, although usually kept tied, was .on
this occasion running at laige. Miss Abbott
prosecuted Mr.. Thompson In the Police Court
yesterday for keeping dangerous dog, and
$40 nne was imposed. After leaving tho court
yesterday the woman complained OF great
pain in tho right hand, where she had been
Expressed the Belief that She wns
Going Mad.
As It was the ninth day after tho biting,
which is generally considered the day on
which hydrophobia is developed, the woman
sent for DR.. sumby. DR.. sumby promptly
proceeded to the house and found the woman
in commissions. DR.. Riley was also sent for
and when he arrived the woman was
barking and HOwling Like u Dog
and endeavoring to bite herself upon tho
arms. The test OF seeing whether she would
take water was tried, and sho not only re-
coiled from the water, but began to froth freely
tempting 10 bite continued all night and
nearly till daybrcak.
Drs. Riley, sumby, Mcwilliams, and John.
woman. DR.. Riley says the case Is the most
pronounced and unmistakable, as we'll rs one
Of the most horrible, he has ever heard of. DR..
Sumby says he believes the woman allowed
tho matter TO worry her until IL brought on
temporary insanity and nervous affection,
in which she
Believes Herself to Have Gone Mad.
THE CRITIC saw Mics Abbott this afternoon,
and found hor completely exhausted by the
terrible experiences OF the night, during
most of which she had TO DO tied to the bod,
but still possessing enough strength to make
violent spasmodic movements and froth re-
peatedly at the mouth.
The case is one of deep interest to the medi-
cal profession. 1t is reported that the dog has
been shot by the police.
The Evening critic., 1882-07-27
He Had Been Expecting IL.

When the weather got right warm this sum-
mer the Sergeant-at-Arms Of the Senate made
arrangements by which Senators and the em-
ployes Of tho Senate were supplied with
Apollinaris and Bethesda mineral waters.
These sparkling beverages were kept in the
cloak-rooms, and two venerable descendants OF
Ham were detailed to do the honors as "bar-
keep" pro tempore.
1t is needless to say that these dusky sons of
toll did a thriving business-a business that
rapidly increased from the very day 1t became
known that free drinks were to DO had within
these tiled recesses. Members of Congress-
and others, whose "coppers" had been heated
by the use Of something stronger, found 1t
quite convenient to stroll over to the Senate
and quench their raging thirst with glass Of
MPoiaris Watah," as one OF those venerable
"barkeeps" called 1t.
Within few weeks business had 80 increased
that these imprOvised bar-rooms were crowded
crowded that the Senator's could not squeeze
in to take drink. In short the "Polaris" busl-
ness became so much OF q nuisance that tho
sergeantatArms determined to abato 1t, and
tho barkeepers lost their positions.
Yesterday, while the tax bill was under dis.
cussion, Senators Sherman and Frye got into q
discussion about the proprlety OF using the
g0idrise0pe In testing the value OF sugar by Gus.
toms officers. one OF these whilom barkeepers
happened to BIO In tho gallery at the time and
heard the discussion. He came rushing down
the stairs and, approaching one OF the door
keepers, said with an air OF triumph:
81 know'd 1t was a-comin. l told Doctor
Hickman more'n week ago dat some OBJ dem
Senators would raise racket bout Mr.. Bright
know'd all do time do fuss war a-comin, and
now Its dun come. Mr.. Sherman and Mr..
Frye bofo dunn made big speeches bout It,.
Needn't tell dis chile he don't know nurrin,"
and he walked OF, feeling sure that he would
DO called upon to resume his former occupa-
tfon before another sun would set.
The Evening critic., 1882-07-27
WEST WASHINGTON.

Tho Potomac Boat Club held special meot-
Ing last night TO consider the matter OF the
proposed regatta on tho Potomac this fall. The
meeting was an unusually large ono and great
interest was manifested on the subject Com.
municatlonS wero received conveying tho
offers Of Messrs. Boteler and Leding and tho
National Rifles heretofore published In THE
CRITICS also communication from tho pat
ent attorneys OF the District Offering On up
propriate prize for race between lightweight
crews In four 0nfod shells without restriction
as TO senior and junior oarsmen), TO take place
during the contemplated regatta. commit
tee, consisting OF Messrs John J. Hollistor,
George j. Johnston and Samuel Il. Whcatloy,
was appointed 10 confer with the committees
from the other clubs.
In anticipation of entering for tho regatta
the boat clubs here arc hard ut work, the po.
tomacs yesterday having out their eightoared
shell, with crew OF whcatley, Pearson, Dur
nell, Derrick, Zapponc, Gadsby and Darby,
Captain Johnston coxswain; two four-oarod
shells, Mcleod, Kaufman, Charlie Cropley
and Al Wilmington In one, and Smith, John
son, Ben Libbcy and Warden In tho other;
also, six singles The Columbus had out Hon.
derson In single; woodward, Kintner, Wade
and Nesmith In one shell, and Davis, Smith,
Odds and James Young In another; the eight
cared barge with a crew OF Mute, Coon, For
rest, VERIFY, Fowler and Combs, Lake cox
swain, and twolvo pleasure boats. From Pas.
seno's there were out eighteen pleasure boats,
and from johnson Bakers twelve.
Hermione Lodge, No. IL, X. OF r., held an
important business meeting last night.
Mrs. Amanda Bohrer, q notice OF whose being
sent TO tho hospital day or two ago was pub.
lishod in THE CRITIC, died yesterday In that
institution.
Arrived: Steamer Commerce, Captain Lath.
am, from Roanoke River, with lumber for Jos.
cph and j. L. Llbboy.
Sailed: teamschooner Maynard Sumner,
Captain Cozzens, light, for Richmond, Va, TO
load coal for Lynn, Mass.
Canal-boat Ruby brought $500 bushels
wheat, sold to arrive, and tho Il. Lyons whiting
1000 bushels corn, sold to arrive, and 100
bushels wheat, all to Hartley & Bro.
Canal.boat Samuel Jarboo brought 5000
bushels corn, sold to arrive, and 600 bushels
wheat, to ]. q. Il j. NJ. Waters.
Seventeen hundred bushels OF wheat were
sold on Change this morning at $1.1b and GOO
bushels at $1.15x.
White corn is bringing from s1.0S to s1.1o,
High tide: d 52 this afternoon and dos a.
m. Friday, 2Sth instant.
The Evening critic., 1882-07-27
Found After Fifteen Years.

Mr.. Ross will DO encouraged In the hope
which no has always cherished OF recovering
his boy Charlie whom he hears that Mr.. j. j..
Bowers, of Hudson, Mich., has found his daugh-
years ago. At the time OF the abduction the
family lived in Sandusky, Ohio, and from that
point an unsuccessful search was conducted
for years. The daughter, now young woman
lily OF James Calkins, farmer living near
Genoa, Ohio, to whom she had beon bound
over by the town authorities In the belief that
The gypsio5 In whose possession she was
found had no claim upon her. Mrs. Bowers
has completely Identified her daughter and
taken her home,
The Evening critic., 1882-07-27
Flight Against Time.

Mr.. Grant Parish, editor OF the Poultry Re
iesU, liberated three carrier-pigeons from the
East Capitol Park this morning. The birds arc
very fine ones, and arc the property OF Mr..
John Abel, OF Baltimore. Tho same birds
made the trip from this city to Baltimore last
Friday as follows;
General Grant In 10 minutes, Excelsior In
6S minutes and Torpedo In 90 minutes.
This morning General Grant was liberated at
0O4 a. M, Excelsior at Ola q. m, and Tor
few secondB the birds finally started on In
direct northeasterly direction, flying very
swiftly. The hight is from Washington TO
Baltimore against time.
The Evening critic., 1882-07-27
In This TERRIBLE Position
ATTEMPTED OUTRAGE,
which Causes Great Excitement in
Prince Georges County.

Prince Georges County, Maryland, is excited
over nendish attempted outrage by n burly
negro upon Mrs. aertoman, tho wife OF
farmer in good circumstances.
Mrs. Gcrtcman was driving alone yesterday
afternoon along secluded road, and, while
passing through q little piece OF woods, was
pursued by an unknown negro, who jumped
into tho wagon, threw his arms about the Ia
dy's waist when her scrcams attracted gen.
tleman TO the spot before the black flond could
accomplish his purpose.
AS soon Us tho white man appeared tho
negro jumped out OF the wagon and made his
escape into tho woods. The negro was pur-
sued, but has as yet kept out of the way. The
people arc considerably agltated about the
matter and the woods Will DO thoroughly
searched for the fugitive negro, who, II caught,
will be brought to swift justice.
The Evening critic., 1882-07-27

with the decision of Comptroller Lawrence,
have ordered that all supplies delivered upon
requisition prior to July 20, 1882, and pay.
be paid for as II purchased In open market.
MRS. M. PEET was granted permit to-
day TO invest $500 in the erection OF dwell
ing on New Hampshire avenue, near street.
p. w. PAGE will build handsome row of
three brick dwellings at Connecticut avenue
and II streets, at cost OF $4,000.
MARY BouRER, friendless white
woman, said to DO we'll connected In George.
town, died of consumption at tho poorhouse
yesterday.
COMMISSIONER WEST has ordered tho
closing Of the District ofices at 3 p. m. on
ana after August 1, during tho continuance of
the hot weather,
The Evening critic., 1882-07-27

drlnnell, Iowa, was the greatest temperance
town In that State. The other day cyclone
blew MI the houses over and everybody was
horriled TO ind that the exposed cellars were
full OF empty bottles. Moral People who live
In temperance towns should beware OF cy-
clones.-- PHILADELPHIA Neies.
"Yes, sir, i" said the kentucky. son, 81 did
the square thing by the old man. Just before
they screwed tho lid on his CONN, l put four
aces up his sleeve 30 he wouldn't BIO at dis
advantage when Gabriel gives us u cornet
solo,"
II Watts, before no gave to tho world his re.
markablo discovery or the power of steam, had
looked forward 70 the advent OF the steam cal
Hope, he would have hesitated, and let things
run on by hand.-LOlO6H Citizen.
Mise Fox, who sues Mr.. Low, OF New Or
leans, for breaking his promise 10 marry her,
places tho damage at 81. II Low don't pay It,
he must hold that he's pretty miserable cuss,
and that she's perhaps lucky In not getting
him.
Enorts are being made to restore the Temple
OF Solomon at Jerusalem.
The Evening critic., 1882-07-27
Overlooking Avenue Cars.

Major King, tho agent OF tho Society for
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, is going to
wage war against the inhuman practice Of
overlooking the last car at night. on Tuesday
night car No. "a, going west, had over seventy
persons in It, while car No. 10, going east, had
eighty passengers or more. Several COM
plants have been made to the. Major about this
practice. Some time ago he suggested to the
superintendent OF the road that two cars BIO In
waiting at the intersection of Seventh street
and tho Avenue, 80 us to relieve the pressure
caused by excursions; but this suggestion has
NOT bean noted on.