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The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-25
The VOudoO Doctor, Professor Bur.
nett, mt His Old Tricks.

Tho various dccoptions, tricks, ana misrop-
reservations by which tho notorious voudoo
Doctor Burnett alias Professor Burnett, alias
DR.. Duford, succeeded in swindling IN I'm.
menso number OF ignorant, superstltious col
ored citizens are still fresh in the minds OF
those who suffered, although General Crock
ers vigilance and the walls OF the Jail have
kept the talented doctor out of mischief for
six months. DR.. Burnett has served his tlme
and Is again Mt work plying his contemplate
occupation and imposing upon the ignorant
by his alleged magical powers. Yesterday
afternoon Mrs. Hester Turner, n respectable
colored woman, living at Seventeenth street
and Virginia avenue,went to Police Headquar.
tors accompanied by q friend.
Mrs. Turner was In state OF intense ex-
element and fear, and with q tragic air laid
down upon the table saucer, In which some
brown paper had been burned and covered
with a tumbler. AIRS. Turner wanted tho paper
and ashes analysed TO see II 1t contained
poison. With considerable difficulty she told
her story, which was to the effect that DR.. Bur
nett, alias Duford, had come and told her that
band and that he had reponted and wanted to
be paid for not doing II. In tho meantime, to
protect Turner from harm, no would burn
some powder In the house, which would have
the magical effect of keeping away murderers
Burnett proceeded to take some brown paper
and set IRE to 1t and then scatter some red
powder into the flames, which Mrs. Turner
declared "smelt like bed.bug powder or some
such 'sterious stun an skeered her fearful"
When Burnett finished this ceremony he
said that he would not accept any money thcn
for his services, but would return at midnight.
When Mr.. Turner heard OF the occurrence he
got gun and bulldog and waited for Bur-
nett, who, however, failed to return.
The "Doctor' proceeded to tho house OF
Mary Armstead, also colored, and told her that
Mr.. Turner didn't scare worth a cent, but that
he had worked on Mrs. Turner successfully
and would makea good thing out OF II. Bur-
nett Will DO arrested when he shows up.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-25
Langtry ana Nilsson.

Henry e. Abbey, tho theatrical manager,
has arrived in New York from Europe. Ho is
enthusiastic over his engagement OF Mrs. Lang
try and Christine Nilsson for tour Of this
country the coming fall and winter. or Mrs.
Langtry Mr.. Abbey is quoted as saying; "Sho
is not a great actress, and could not stand
criticism as such, but she Is perfectly at case
on the stage, notably ladylike, and 80 unas-
Stunning that she gets the good Will OF an au-
dience right away; at least that has been tho
case in England, and .she has drawn tremen-
dously.during her provincial tour In that coun.
try. As a beauty do not think she Will dis
appoint reasonable expectation, though some
OF her charms arc OF no practical value on tho
stage. Her wonderfully clear complexion,
for instance, has to DO painted over, and her
beautiful hair might as well be wig. If she
Is greatly admired by American audiences 1t
will not be because she is tho most beautiful
woman ever seen on our stage, for she Is not,
but because she is both beautiful and win
some" MIR. Abbey says Missions voice Is not
as girlish rs II was ten years ago, but Ia
rounder and fuller. He heard her recently In
London. She appeared In deep mourning on
account Of the recent death OF her husband,
and will do the same here. The black was OK
ceedingly becoming, along with her light hair
and delicate face. He has also engaged Mr.
Henry Irving for an American tour, but no
will not appear until the fall Of 1888.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-25
OId.gashioned Camp.Meeting.

Tho above camp-meeting, which began July
Is on the Marlboro road, about six miles from
the city, under the auspices OF the O. NJ. E.
Church, with the Rov. ]. NJ. Mitchell, pastor of
Hillsdale @. NJ. E. Church, conductor, closed
Sunday night with very great success. This
being a mission field, tho O. NJ. E. Church
some time since decided to build n church on
said camp ground. Ono acre of land was paid
for, building material was put on the ground
and sufficient amount OF money was raised
during tho camp to complete said church;
therefore the work will BIO pushed to compile.
ton at once.
Tho entire meeting was OF n spiritual char
acter, and many renewed their covenants to
perseyere for the reward incorruptible. Tho
Sunday service was as follows A missinnary
sermon preached at IL o'clock q. m. by Rev.
W. II. Thomas, pastor Israel Q. NJ. Il. Church,
and sermon by Rov. j. s. Smothers at 8
o'clock p. m. Tho singing bands OF Jones'
Chapel, Hillsdale, East Washington and Ten
nalIytown sang very effective In old Metho-
distic style. Truly this was an ld.fashioned
camp, but new fashioned people. No drink
Ing whiskey; no drunkards.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-25
EAST WASHINGTON.

East Washington Council, No. 81, American
Legion OF Eonor, held It's usual eemi.monthly
meeting last evening at the Council Hall, 300
Pennsylvania avenue east. Two candidates,
whose. applications had passed the close scru-
Tiny OF tho medical examiner in chief at Bog.
ton, were admitted TO membership. Another
application still remains TO be acted upon, and
Two more petitions for membership will BIO put
in at the next meeting. This Council is rap.
Idly gaining favor on the Hill, and desorvediy
30, for It's nnmo ia sufficiently distinctive to
mako II local in character, and Its members
with the interests and welfare of East wash
ington. 1t is tho only Council representing
tho noble order OF which ~ is a component
part located on Capitol Hill, and surely East
Washington could not do better than usher
forth its numerous able men TO tako part In 30
glorious an undertaking as that which pro-
hind u.s.. We are glad TO SEQ that No. 81 ia
getting along so nicely, and predict for 1t In
the near future large and Influential mem
bership. Long may II prosper.
Jacob Blotch. n German, was taken suddenly
aud seriously sick yesterday evening in Wei
mer's saloon, near the East Capitol Park. The
affection resulted principally from heat. He
was conveyed TO the Freedmen's Hospital this
morning by Sergeant Marks, in the police am
bulnnce.
The East Washington soclals will givo their
picnic tonight Mt Juenemann's pleasure gar.
den. Aeplendid time is anticipated.
Tho poundmaster, accompanied by tho dog.
catchers' wagon, policeman and several as
sistants visited this section early this morning
mines.
Tho pump on tho corner Of Tenth and d
streets south east is In paralyzed condition,
and tho citizens thereabouts arc loudly calling
for the pump doctor.
For public convenience DR.. Dooloy has made
arrangements to have operators ut the branch
telegraph Office In his store from s q. m. to 8
y. m. and from y. m. TO 10 p. M daily.
The monitor Montauk will leave the wash.
ington Navy-Yard next Saturday for Norfolk,
where sho will stop few days preparatory to
her cruise.
100 Platz keeps ice.cold beer this super.
heated weather, as well as other cold drinks.
Mrs. Ellis, wife OF our popular East Wash
ington grocer, MIR. Dornin Ellis, Is spending n
few weeks with relatives and friends In Ger
mRntown, Pa.
Harmony Lodge, No. o, l. o. o. r., and Excel
sior Lodge, No. IL, j. o. NJ, held business
meetings at odd Fellows Hall last evening.
Mr.. John II. o'Donnell, who recently 70.
turned from his honeymoon tour along tho
seacoast, has been the recipient OF many con-
gratulations since his arrival
Old Eagle Tent OF Rechabites has completed
arrangements for an excursion to Lower Cedar
Point. 1t Will take place August ., and VIII be
q delightful event.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-25
WEST WASHINGTON.

In addition to the handsome prizes offered
by Mr. John Boteler for the senior crews IN
The regatta Of oul boat clubs, tho National
Rifles, through Colonel Burnside, ofrer stand
Of colofa, 10 BIO awarded the yictors In n Junior
fouronred shell crew, and MIR. Robert Leding,
Of Moore h Ledtng, has offered handsome gold
lndges for tho winners In tho senior and
Junior singlo.scull races.
special meeting OF the Columbia Boat Club
WIS held last night ut their boathouso to take
into consideration the communications from
Colonel Burnside, on behalf OF tho National
Rifles, and Mr.. Robert Leding,, relative TO
regatta TO take place on tho Potomac this
season. The ofrcr OF Mr.. Dotelor, heretofore
noticed, was also considered. The club
passed resolutions OF thanks for these hand
come offers, and committee was appointed
TO take charge OF the matter and make tho
entries for the club.
Especial meeting OF the Potomac Boat Club
ia called for tomorrow "wednesday evening
TO consider the propositions and offers of
prizes for tho regatta, and there is no doubt
that favorable action Will DO taken by tho
club.
The Potomacs had out yesterday four sin
giles, two four-oared shell crews and nino
pleasure boate. The Columbus three singles,
two fouroared shells, tho eight and fouroared
barges, captains gig and eleven pleasure
boais. From Passcnos woro seventeen and
johnson Bakers fourteen pleasure boats.
Mr.. George Ice, tho trainer engaged by tho
Columbus, is expected to arrive tomorrow.
The Dashaway Reform Club and Covenant
Lodge, No. -, I. o. o. f., held woll'attcnded
meetings last night.
Thirty.second street, in the vicinity OF the
hall OF tho Catholic Union, pEfsented an ami.
mated appearance last niglfS, an Immense
crowd being congrogated thero for the pur
pose OF witnessing tho illumination and IRE
works mt that hall.
Schooner ]. r. p. Moore, Captain higgins, mr.
rived yesterday from Baltimore, with 100 tons
fertilizers, for +. l.. Moore.
The canalboat Farmers Friend brought this
morning 1870 bushels OF wheat and $500
bushels OF corn TO Hartley & Bro. The corn
had been sold TO arrive.
Sales on Change this morning: Seven hun
dred bushels wheat at $1.20 and go bushels
at$1.1S.
Mrs. DR.. A. d. shekol Is summering with
her sister, Miss Mnsterson, at Seabrook, Nd
Between lvo and six hundred people took
the Mary Washington this morning ON the ex-
cursion OF tho Georgetown Catholic Union to
Marshall Hall.
High.tde, Q: 15 this p. m. and 3:11 a. m. TO-.
morrow, 26th instant
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-25
TRICKS OF TRAMPS
Thwnrted by the District Commits
siOnera.

Among tho tricks by whicn the petit Grim
inals in tho city endeavor to escape the pun
ishment which their ofrenses merit, is one by
which numerous Migrants have succeeded In
escaping tho chain.gang sorvitudo at the
Workhouse and enjoyed luxurious case dur
ing their sojourn at that institution. The
smart and lazy tramp, when sentenced by
Judge Smell, notes an appeal, and cannot be
quito work until the appeal Is decided In the
Criminal Court Tho prisoner shortly APP
plies to the Commissioners for u pardon, after
spending some timo ut the Workhousc, stating
that no has served the term for which no was
sentenced, and his case has never came up for
hearing.
The pardon is often granted, and the tramp
gets on without having had to work during
his Imprisonment. The Commissioners to-day
Issued tho following TO correct this evils
'sTho practice by Offenders OF appealing from
sentence inflicted by tho Judge of the Police
Court, and then applying for pardon without
having been subjected to tho. labor aud discI
pline OF the Workhouse, having been brought
10 the notice OF the Commissioners, such ap-
peals will not be received with favor"
Tho order was Issued ut the request OF Mr..
Stoutenberg, who has been much inconveni-
onced by the accumulation OF these appeal
cases,
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-25
David Dudley Fields Country Seat.

or Mr.. David Dudley Fields homo at Stock
bridge, Mass, correspondent writes; sic
owns some fifteen hundred acres in Stock
bridge, much OF which was acquired In order
TO keep modern improvements from desc.
lating the quiet old town. He bought 100000
worth of the stock OF a new railroad company
10 keep the road from coming there;
bought nfty acres around the rapids In
Tho Housatonic to keep paper mill from go.
Ing up there; bought 800 acres around the Ice
Glen 10 keep yandals from cutting OF the
wood and destroying tho grandeur of that IA.
nous frigid gorge, where / cut u good clip OF
ice from tho surface of the cavern pool only
yesterday. And ebought a milo square OF
the swamp TO keep that cool retreat from
being improved out OF sight"
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-25
MONUMENTAL LIAR OF THE AGES.
wnlsh's Manner on the stnpd-LiKe
aIl Liars He Cant Look n Man I'm
Tho Eve.

thc Gyts
John A. Walsh, tho champion liar, concluded
and put tho capstono upon his perjury In tho
samo nonchalant style In which ho built up
his false statement from tho foundation. A
story conceived In falsity had to be sustained
by falsehood, and no executed the task with
shamefacedness that proved him
Devoid of All Honor and Dccency.
Ho is a remarkable character and ono OF his
ilk seldom finds his way to the witnoss.stand.
may hereafter, but il is pretty safe to assert
that no has been and Will DO found without a
peer In falseswoaring. Walsh is man OF
nno figure and presence, and TO stranger
would prove very deceptive. He has tho out
ward appearance and dress OF gentleman and
In conversation is quite entertaining and would
true Character Si ~ was unknown. But his roputa
ton for evil has become pretty generally
Understood, and
The Brand OfAnanias
is SO plainly stamped upon him that even tho
common wayfarier Will know him hereafter.
While swelling himself out with presumptous
Innocence and trying TO hoodwink the crcdu.
lous into the belief that no is much.abused
man, IL has, nevertheless, been apparent all
along that lie was under pressure and occu-
plying forced position. On the witness stand
he was q sight. by strong Will powor he
managed to control his nerves, but IL was ap.
parentsto every witness that he was battling
against odds TO keep from giving away. His
lace would blanch, then hush, and even color
TO purple whom question was pressed
trenching on dangerous ground, and he would
uso all manner OF evasion and Mt no time
could n direct answer be obtained from him
whore contradiction might be involved. The
examiner
At no Time Could Catch His Eye.
and hold II oven for minute. He would glance
toward the questioner and then direct his gaze
elsewhere, and most OF the time keep his orb
rolling and directed toward the ceiling, and 1t
is safo TO say that he knows tho number OF
plaster holes and fly specks on tho wall around
at his interrogator and would not. When
cornored with question no would beat about
until finally, being unable to answer, fall
back upon the record, which, he claimed,
would show. Doubtless 1t VIII, and for moro
than he prefers to have the public know. Ho
Is the boss witness Of the day and hereafter
should
Let Himself Out 10 Lie by Contract.
No matter how great It may DO, no will DO
able TO I'LL tho bill.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-25
ncnth Of John G. Hamilton.

A dispatch received this morning by Comp
troller Lawrence, of the Treasury, from Long
Branch, N. j., announces tho death Of Mr.. John
@. Hamilton at that place this morning, aud
that the funeral will take place at IL o'clock
Thursday, from Trinity Church New York
John G. Hamilton is q son CT Alexander Hamil.
ton, the first Secretary OF tho Treasury, hold
Ing that oflce under the Presidency OF George
Washington, and was once editor OF the
FederdiiSt, edited tho works of Alexander
Hamilton in several volumes; wrote bio
the Republic in seven volumes, and numerous
miscellaneous works. which have not yet been
published. few days previous to HIS death
that he would like to see him, but tho Attorney
General could not spare time to leave Wash
ington, being very busy thcn. Regrets are
general at the death OF Mr.. Hamilton.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-25
DEMOCRATIC STUPIDITY
Assigned as Reason why MIR. Shell
ley Was Fired Outflow He Could
Have lseen Retained.

~ SEQ almost everything In your sprlghtly
CRITIC, but have failed to ind anything
about the Democratic inactivity In the smith
Shelley contested election case from Alabama"
said a prominent Republican member TO one
OF THE CRITICS ambassadors at the Capitol
this morning.
"Guoss we had all there was in it-all the
solid nows, did We notT', inquirlngly replied
tho scribe.
"You have failed to observe that tho Demo-
Gratis had they been active and keen, could
have kept Mr.. Shelley IN his seat"
"By what means, prayf
"By full Democratic vote, and by tho co.
operation of from half dozen to dozen Re-
publican MEMBERS"
ado you mean to say there were any mum.
Der Of Republicans who would have voted to
retain Mr.. Shelley ?"
before you now, and could namo sunlclent
number OF other Republican members who
would have voted for Mr.. Shelley to have kept
him In his scat"
"why didn't you fellows, II YOU were con-
sistent, vote with tho Democrats when the
vote was taken?"
"Decause we could SEQ nothing In voting
with the Democrats In tho case whore tho
Democrats didn't try TO rally their strength
and cast their full vote. There was no senso
In our recording votes with q party who folt
Gratis demonstrated. We didn't want TO divide
tho Republican vote unless there was some.
thing to bo gained"
'"rhen, for Mr.. Shelley's defeat you blame"
"rhe Democrats, and not Republicans. 1t
would have been easy TO have retained MIR.
Shelley In his seat. II only needed little
Democratic organization and effort"
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-25

few of the lady correspondents met at the
residence Of their secretary, Bessie Beech, last
night, but being like Congress, without a
quorum, did nothing in tho way of business.
The meeting was success, however, for they
had several visitors and turned tho club meet
Ing Into q literary reunion with music by Miss
Lucia Murphy poem, ''the Child and tho
ACORN" written by Mrs. NJ. A. Dennison, and
last, though by no means least, some words
OF encouragement from Mr.. Charles Davies,
OF West Virginia, who believes In women, and
like good logician proved the truth OF his be-
lief by the best records In history from the
Bible down. The ladies and their friends will
meet again next Monday night at tho resi-.
denco or Mrs. Nettie Sanford, 1126 b street
I'LL fall, as most OF them viii soon leave town.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-25
D.lightfuI entertainment.

A pleasant entertainment was given last
evening at the residence Of Mrs. Bruce, corner
Seventeenth and U streets northwest. Terpsi-
chorean selections were INDUCED In until the
shades Of evening were lost In the morning
twilight. After the programme was exhausted
the guests were invited to partako OF somo.
thing to "refresh the inner man." which invi-
tation they accepted with pleasure. The
with the evening entertainment. The follow
ing gentlemen and ladies' were present: Pro-
fessor II. It. Greener and wife, Mrs. Bounty
Bagby, OF Indiana; Jones, of New York; II.
Peters, L. Peters, Il. Peters, Carl Bruce, d. d.
Fleet, w. II. Harris, j. @. Male, the Misses
Crumpton, OF Mississippi; Amelia Brown, OF
Baltimore; Aida Matthews, Hallio Matthews,
Matte Bruce, Hattie Bruce, Bessie Johnson,
and others. pleasant feature OF tho evening
was the dancing Of tho now racquet by Mr..
Richard Peters and Miss Chinky Crumpton.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-25
An Absurd story.

port from Hong Kong that the friends Of Mr..
Denny, the United States Consul at Shanghai
claim that General Grant had promised him
tho Pekin mission, and Ii Hung Chang had
urged tho appointment says: "a reporter
called at General Grants ONCE this morning
TO ascertain the truth OF the story. Tho Gem
eral was not in town, but friend, whose pc.
sition qualities him TO speak with authority,
said tho story was perfectly absurd. Mr.
Denny was friend of General Grant, When
nrivata citiaen a, Ma ,raHeis ewnmid hSSve
made no such promise, even II he had been
President, and certainly could not In the posi-
tisn he was then holding. He thought the
story was purely sensational"
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-25
The building committee of tho Sci

THE building committee of the School
Board, Commissioner West and Inspector
Entwiste yesterday inspected the school sites
offered, and decided to refer tho selection 10
the building committee, who Will be urged 10
act with all possible haste In the matter.
YESTERDAY a handsome girl with a
whip In her hand promenaded up Ninth street,
and every man who caught sight OF her sud.
ing whether or not no had said or done any
thing no ought not to.
JUSTICE HAGNER has dismissed the bill
OF Kato V, O. Clark for divorce from Peter @.
Clark. She charged him with bad treatment.
WARMERS Safe Kidney and Liver Cure.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-25

MEssRs BRIGHT and Humphrey, the
contractors, notified the Commissioners to-day
that they Will be ready to give up tho High
School and tho two twelve.room buildings In
the second division 10 the District through Its
Representatives on Thursday next. The three
schools are practically finished and con-
structed In a manner entirely satisfactory to
the Inspector OF Buildings.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-25
FntoI Fau Trom N yviudo,y.

Patrick Urner, white man about 80 years
of age, fell from the second-story window OF
his residence, 1854 Twonty-third street north.
west last evening, sustaining injuries from
which he died at noon today. Coroner Patter-
con has been notified.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-25
NEURALGIA.


WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. 80, 1Ss
Gentlemen;
/ have suffered for several
years with Neuralgia, indiges-
lion, &C., something over a year
ago was permanently relieved
by Browns Iron Bitters. cheer
fully recommend 1t, as 1t has
not only done me good, but Is
used regularly in my family as
tonic with most beneficial re-
suits.
f A. RIRlH
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-25
THE COURTS.

EQUITY CoURT-Justice Hagner.-Smith vs..
Smith; sale ratified nisi. Middletonvs. Gibbs
sale ratified nisi. Cocker vs.. Lucas; auditors
report confirmed and distribution ordered.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-25
WQtltIinr HaIua-

Robert Clark and Margaret Keys.
John i. McAllister ana Rebecca J. Ashby.
George Baumister and Maggie Woods, both
OF Richmond, Va.
Juras Belford and Susan ]. Grimm, both OF
Fairfax County, Va,
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-25
ReaI Estate Transfers.

j. s. Blankman to j. W. Belt, for 1926, Keat.
Ing estate. s.. ID. Towles ct al,, executors, to
W. Il. Edmonston, for $4,000, part Of square
4O6.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-25
F. A. BIRCH.
MAR RIED.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Monday even-
ing, Oath instant, by tho Rev. O. II. Richard
son, DR.. J. +. MacAllister and Mrs. r. j. Ashby,
both OF this city.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-25

Handsome Jack; rs a man justified in doing
thing ho knows TO DO wrong2 Depends "a
good deal ON tho amount OF wrong and Ithe
amount OF fun to BIO got out OF IL.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-25

A gentleman stated to- day that Congress
SON "Speaker Keller has promised n nom.
Der TO recognize him for tho disposition OF
measure ON one OF tho last six days tho House
Will DO In session. To-day the Speaker told
when he could name tho day on which to call
up tho measure" which means that speaker
Keller believes Congress Will BIO In session
more than six days yet.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-07-25
FINANCIAL.
To.day's stock quotations.

The following observations or the transac
lions in the financial market to-day, together
with opening and closing quotations, arc fur
nished by the banking house OF H. d. Cooke, IT.,
& Co, 1929 i street, Washtngton, D. O.;