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The Evening critic., 1882-02-18
The Fast Mail for the West

will in future leave promptly on time. SO
say Col. Anger. postmaster, and the as
sistant postmaster, Col. Parker. Both seem
to be in dead earnest, and say that from
now on they will not listen to any excuses
either from tho railroad company or from
any employees in their Office. Col. A. seemed
TO be somewhat excited about the matter
yesterday, and when questioned closely
about it he, after a moments hesitancy, put
his hand in his pocket and pulled out a
splendid chatelaine watch, worth $1S, found
in can of coffee purchased from the I'M
poriers' Tea Company, SO Market Space.
The watch is first-class timekeeper. Col.
Anger says that all mails will hereafter
depart promptly and regularly. When
asked why he was so positive, he answered :
Because I've got watch, and now l can
tell the correct time"
Col. Parker, assistant postmaster, also
found a beautiful chatelaine watch in a can
of coffee he bought. The watch is an exact
duplicate of the one Col Anger has. Both
gentlemen are proud of their presents aud
no doubt will show them to their numer-
GUS friends. Remember the price, 81 per
can; 6 cans for S.; 12 cans for $40; 25 cans
for $40; 65 cans for $50, and a present in
every can. Call, send or write. Address I'M
porters' Tea Company, $40 Market Space,
Washington, ID. G.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-18
Union veteran Corps md Garfield
Monument Fund.

A very large and enthusiastic meeting OF the
general committee wns held last evening,
when tho following communications were re-
ceived and read: From the Secretary OF War
accepting the Invitation to open the fair on the
evening of the 27th Instant from the Spen-
gerbund accepting the invitation to attend on
the evening of March o. also a letter from Gen.
Sherman accepting invitation to be present at
the opening, in which he suggested the pro-
priety of inviting Gems. Sheridan, Hancock.
Terry and Howard, who will be In the city at
that time, which suggestion was adopted.
Mrs. Emily Thornton Charles has accepted an
invitation to write a poem for the opening.
She also wishes the military history of each
member of the corps for publication in the
NdtiO,i0t Veteran to be issued tho first week of
the fair also a letter from Mrs. Judge
Macarthur expressing her thanks for invita-
ton to participate in the fair, and stating that
she win hid as far as possible; also a letter
from Major Hahneman, of the District Of Co.
present on the evening OF March 1. The sup
per committee reported that an ample supply
of provisions has been promised for the en-.
tire fair season. II was decided that the rifle
donated by Mr.. Short should be contested for
among the members of tho various rifle
teams In the District, including the Scheutzen
yerein. Mrs E. ]. Bowling presented large
doll to be voted for. The Society of the Army
OF the, Cumberland donated Turkish easy
rocking-ehair, and the committee unanimously
resolved that 1t should be voted to the most
Senator or member of Congress, and that the
entire proceeds be contributed to the Garfield
Monument fund Of the Army OF the cutnber-
land. Over 100 contributions, which viii be
noticed hereafter, We're reported at tho meet
ing In addition to those heretofore announced.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-18
The Observance Of Lent.

Lent begins next Wednesday, the 22i
inst, and Is observed In commemoration of
thesforty days fast of the Saviour. Ash
Wednesday, the first day Of Lent is so
called because on that day in the Catholic
churches the cross Is made with ashes on
the forehead by the priest, with words sig
nifying that man was created of the dust
of the earth, and will return TO
the dust whence he came. The annual
circular Of Archbishop Gibbons, for the OBJ.
servance of Lent, gives the usual instruct
ions for fasting, and urges that it should
also be a season of seclusion from the world
and its amusements, of generous almsgiv-
ing prayer and pcnitence. The rules pre-
scribcd for the fast are binding on all
members of the church 81 years of ago,
unless dispensed. Those exempt are per-
sons under 21 years Of age, the sick, nurs-
ing women, those obliged to do hard labor,
and all who through weakness cannot fast
without great prejudice to their health.
Those who observe the fast are to make
only one meal day which is to be taken
about noon, excepting Sundays. A small
collation., not to exceed the fourth part of an
ordinary meal, is allowed in the evening,
at which bread, all kinds of fruits, salads
and vegetables, with butter, cheese, milk
and eggs. are permitted. General usage
has made 1t lawful to take In the morning
some warm liquid, as tea, coffee, or thin
chocolate made with water. and a mouth
full of bread. Fresh meat and fish are not
to be used at the same meal. Fresh meat
Is allowed at all meals OH Sundays and
once a week on Mondays Tuesdays, Thurs
days and Saturdays, with the exception
of Holy Thursday and the second and last
Saturdays of Lent. In the Protestant
Episcopal Church also the observance of
Lent is required, and services are held in
the churches during the week, generally on
Wednesdays and Fridays, as well as on
Sunday, on account of the season of Lent.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-18
NOVELS.

ROB ROY. 'TWIXT WAVE AND SKY.
WHIP AND SPUR.
THE GREAT vIOLIN1sT AND PIANIST
Hshed by Appleton.
A ROGUE'S LIFE, by Willde Collins.
TABLE TALK, by Leigh Hunt.
PEG wOFFINGTON. by Charles Reade.
MISS MIsANTRoPHY, by Justin Mccarthy.
HARRY HOLBROOKE.
THE EPICUREAN, by Thomas Moore.
ABOUT GRANT.
LIFE OF d. L. BUTLER.
NO. 13, RUE MARLoT.
ADVENTURES OF TARTARIN.
HAMMOCK STORIES.
THE BOHEMIAN, by Charles D'Kay.
TRUMPs CLIENT.
COOKING AND CASTLE BUILDING.
THAT GIRL OF MINE.
THAT LOVER OF MINE.
THAT WIFE OF MINE.
SOMETHING BETTER.
GATHERINGS FROM AN ARTISTS PORT
FOLIO.
THE GIRL or THE PERIOD.
A WOAIAN'S MISTAKE.
THE GIRLS HOME BOOK or, How to Play AMI
Work.
THE ART OF DRESS.
THE BOOK OF DRAwING-ROOM PLAYS.
is THAT ALL?--No Name Series.
And many more too numerous to mention.
10 WORCESTER'S DICTIONARIES, the latest
edition, unabridged, SO.
10 sets OF MACAULEYS ESSAYS AND POEMS,
3yolumes, regular price 1915, now -.
100 boxes ROYAL CREAM NOTE PAPER, 100
sheets and 100 envelopes, worth 81, to
close out at 4S cents.
The entire stock Of books and stationery
must be closed out next week.
CHARLES BAUM,
416 SEVENTH STREET NORTHWEST.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-18
National Hotel Arrivals.

Hon. Thos. J.. Williams, Knoxville; F; s. s.
Wagand, Phila. j. d. McCabe, Va. ]. X
MADDOX, Va; S. w. Eaton, N. y; b. r.
Tanner, Denver; DR.. X. K. Hook, Cincin,
natii w. II. Washington, Va. l.. J.
sadler, w. Va: Amos Lane, Col.
J.. NJ. Tyler, Mass. j. It. Davis and
wife, Il. l.; j. Levy, n. "; L. Fowler, w
Va; j. S. Jones, Va; A. Bnrlew
w. Va; Judge II. Ford, Nd. Thos
Boyd, Nd; y. C. Hammett Md.
G. G. Piece, Burghamton; ii. Girls
wold, Burgnamton Edw. r. Jones, N. Y.
Edw. X. Haines, William Lewis, New York;
Z. X. Meeker, New jersey George Wilcox
L. ID. Norman, New York Gen. III. T.
Bee, Texas j. Newman, Baltimore 4
Richmond, New Jersey Christian Y. Long
Illinois; W. G. Hockridgc, New York
II. Grundel, n. o. Whitney, City o.
Mexico j. p. Kidder, Dakota j. Il
Powell, Philadelphia Il. G. johnson and
wife, Richmond; w. T.. Catlin. Union
Springs; u. Bray, New York j. II. Bibb
NJ. b. Tate, c. NJ. Kitchen, Virginia; p
Pobaekki, New York o. p. Fleurnoy
Maryland; d. Sooner, Massachusetts, Mis-.
elmer, II. Logan, Virginia; William Var
Gasknn, Delaware S. q. Jackson, jr.
Baltimore; w. A. Liyengood, Tennessee
y. Steele, Maryland ]. Funek, Norfolk
val 4. Rossmann, jr., Baltimore.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-18
Additional CouGrmntions.

The Senate in Executive session yesterday
made the following additional combinations:
United States consuls-William P. Rice, of
Massachusetts, at Horgen, Switzerland; Chas.
p. Barnard, OF Vermont, at Leghorn; Thomas
Simpson, OF Puerte Plata, at Puerte Plata;
United States marshals-John NJ. MeClintock,
for the district OF Maryland; S. S. Matthews,
for the eastern district OF Michigan; Joseph d.
Morphis, for the northern district of Missls-
sippt. United States attorneys-George d.
Patterson, for the southern district OF
Florida; Archibald Stirling, for the
district OF Maryland; George p. Lar
ger, for the district of Massachusetts,.
Observation-Disclosures e. Morgan, Bellows
Falls, VT; John +. Servance, Sheiburne Falls,
Mass; Horace Z. James, Rensselaer,, Ind. !.
Oliver II. Swingley, Mount Morris, ILL.,. Frank
A. Douglas, Houghton, Mich; Jacob Steinin-
ger, jefferson City, Mo-; Jacob v. Admire,
Usage City, Kan; Newman Borchardt, Miles
City, Mont; Russell w. Caswell, Macon City,
Mo. Internal revenue-Leonard Lattridge, to
be collector sixth district Of Wisconsin; Anse-
lum Neuberger, TO be collector OF customs at
Natchez, Miss; George Fisher, to be surveyor
OF custOme at Cairo, Ill.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-18
Washington Ladies'

in society suffer more agony than their
gentlemen friends could ever dream of, by
the imperfect fitting corsets which most of
them wear, and it is noted fact that most
of the ills which female nature is supposed
to be heir to are nothing more nor less than
diseases engendered and fostcred by health
destroying undergarments. Those evils
Guinnip, Day & Co. are trying to avert, as
they have made speciality of their corset
department and guarantee that the most
approved corsets, by the leading physicians
of the country, can always be found in
their stock. Read their advertisement and
Judge for yourself
The Evening critic., 1882-02-18
1T HAS done more for the rheumatic suf.

1T HAS done more for the rheumatic suf.
ferers throughout the land than any reme-
dy ever known. We refer to the Great
German Remedy, st. Jacobs Oil. /. l..
Tobias, the well.known and popular cigar
manufacturer Of 447 Third avenue, New
York, informs the writer that both him.
self and wife have been great sufferers from
rheumatism, and that st. Jacobs Oil is the
only thing that did either Of them any
good.
"The fact is," said Mr.. Tobias, sit hai
cured us entirely and in very short time
and We used only couple of bottles-the
whole cost tive dollars. Much less ex
pensive than a long doctors bill, with thi
apothecarys charge for putting up his pre-
scription added. You can tell the worlt
what know OF st. Jacobs Oil, and wha
my wife knows about it. want every
body with rheumatism to know as much 0
it as we do, and to feel as good as we dil
when we found ourselves as well as ever.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-18
The Musicni Peanut,

While Remenyi, the violinist, was play
ing Schubert's serenade at concert, in
Scranton, Pa, one evening last week. a
man in the gallery annoyed him SO much
by eating peanuts that he stopped his
playing, and declined TO proceed unless
the peanut solo was stopped. Next day
RemeDyi wrote to local paper, suggesting
the musical possibilities Of the peanut as
an accompaniment, and adding that his
special tormentor ought to found peanut
musical conservatory.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-18
The Aforementioned BilI.

The House Committee on Agriculture
have perfected the Agricultural Appro-
priation bill, and yesterday instructed Rep
resentative Valentine to report it to the
House. The bill is based upon estimates
aggregatipg $502,9s0 and it appropriates
1896, ESQ which is Sl08,100 less than was
asked for by the Commissioner, aud an in
crease of S71 $50 over the appropriation of
last year. The principal items of increase
are $65, 600 for the collection of statistics,
$4,000 for additional clerical force and
$4,000 for the reclamation of waste and
arid. lands
The Evening critic., 1882-02-18
Practical BeneyOIence and Mutual
Protection.

All citizens transacting business or residing
within the boundaries ofSeyenth and fifteenth
streets west, b street south, and street north,
are invited 10 attend public meeting OF the
nfih subdivision Of Associated Charities at the
chapel Of the Young Mems Christian Assoca-
tion, S01 street northwest, at 8 O'Clock to-
night. The Friendly Visitors Will complete
their organization, and the methods OF the AS
ISOLATED Charities will be discussed. The CO.
operation Of women is earnestly desired. The
meeting is called by Hon. James Gilnllan,
president of nth subdivision.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-18
THE EVENING CRITIC.
ESTABLISHED AUGUST, Ises.
BATTLE OF THE BivALvEs.
The Latest From the virginia oyster
Wnr-Reminiscence OF Past strug-
cIcs with the Pirates.

The laws Of Virginia conflne the use OF Its
oyster waters TO Its own citizens. Despite this,
oyster pirates, as they are termed, have In
yaded her waters 10 dredgc for oysters TO the
damage OF her own ctizons. They depredated
the waters OF the Rappahannock at the mouth
and above. Two years ago there was series
OF skirmishes along tho river between them
and the Yirginians, but the former were 40
well arrnod that they held their ground and
TePeled OIL at,ncns y, py ,ho h, was ap
reason nothing was done and the immunity
which they have enjoyed has greatly
encouraged them. In the conflict of that year
several pcrsone were killed ON aliore by
the rifles OF the intrudiiig fleet, and the ap.
pearance Of Virginia boat In the locality was
tho signal for murdcrous fire. Tho Virgin
ians mounted cannon that was n relic OF the
Revolutionary war on shore to do battle with
the enemy. OF course, II proved useless; but
since then Gov Cameron has sent thcm n Int
terry Of riied cannon, and with the arrival of
the troops In the river some lively operations
may be expected Il the Invaders show ilgnt.
There were said TO be twenty-five of their boats
in the Rappahannock I'm the early part OF tho
week, and Win an average OF ten or twelve
determined and well.armed men to each crow
they mako up force that Is not to be de-
spised by organized soldiery.
The Present Conflict.
Capt. Bloodsworth, of the Baltimore freight
steamer CASTOR, came down the Chesa.
peake Bay to-day. The CASTOR passed the
mouth Of the Rappahannock at II o'clock, Mt
which time Gov Cameron's steamer Louisa
had six oyster schooners In tow and at some
distance up the river was n schooner, supposed
to be her consort, the Victoria J. Peed. No other
oystermen were in sight, and as the two steam
ers efrectually blockaded the river, 1t is pre-
sumed that the rest of the fleet had been driven
up the river where they VIII no doubt be
captured. There were no indications at that
time of a fight having taken place.
Major H. q. Carter, commandant of the first
battalion of volunteer infantry, has been au-
thorized by proclamation of the governor TO
aid the sheriff of Matthews County in the
maintenance of ppacp and arragt of Ofandarg
The Evening critic., 1882-02-18
The United states and China.

Mr.. Angel, ex-minister to China, ar.
rived at New York Wednesday, from Hong
Kong, and reports himself much pleased
with the success of his recent labors there
which included a satisfactory treaty regard.
ing Chinese emigration to this country, the
entry of Chinese vessels into these ports, al
understanding in regard to the trial Of
Americans in Chinese courts, and an of
fetal promise that opium shall not be sent
to the limited States
The Evening critic., 1882-02-18
yust enc Wine Tor Consumptiyes.

This class OF invalids, who have been kept
alive and health improved by the use OF
tenn; when used with raw egg for q short
time 1t often effects a perfect cure. Physicians
recommend II above all other wines for Its
valuable medicinal properties, especially fol
females and debilftated persons. Sold by
druggists and grocers.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-18
whisky and Gas Did II.

Thomas J. Durand, of South Norwalk
Conn, was found dead in bed Thursday
morning at the Occidental Hotel, New
York, he having been suffocated by ga
which he had inhaled during his sleep
When he retired he was under the in.
fluence of liquor, and in turning off the
gas twisted the thumb screw completely
around, thus turning it on again.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-18
Permanently.

wILMIEGToN, DEL, Aug. Is, 1881.
II. II. WARNER Co.; Sirs--I have used
your Safe Kidney and Liver Cure for DIM
Guilty In the urinary organs, and, 80 Gar as
human foresight can Judge, have been perma-
nently cured. JOHN BRITroN.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-18

IMPoRTED MENU, dinner cards, daneing
programmes, at from SO to $50 per 100 I;
also, fancy chrome and advertising cards,
one hundred new dc igns, 81 to So per
1000, at Max Cohen's prinling-ofiice Ga
Seventh street northwest.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-18
Skin Diseases Cure.l.

One thousand dollars reward for a better
remedy Frazler's Magic Ointment has cured
tle worst cases OF this awful disease. Sold BY
all druggists al 80 cents per box.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-18
"AIderney Dairy wagons. +,

Fresh Alderney Butter, churned every morn
ing and delivered in laib. award prints, 55c.
per fb. Also, cottage cheese, buttermiIk and
sweetmilk, &c. por at. Cream 15c. pint.
The daily gazette., 1882-05-02
Republican Roruery,

1t seems impossible for the Republicans Of
Wilmington to have a Mayoralty nomination
unattended with charges Of fraud by the
friends of the defeated candidates. Ever
since the staunch adherents of Capt. Dough-
erty shamelessly stuffed the ballot-boxes in
1872, and thus secured his nomination, the
important primaries of the party have been
tainted with this foul suspicion. The nom
ination of Saturday last was no exception,
and many of Mr.. Liehtenstein's friends de
nounce the success Of DR.. Wales as a
triumph of fraud and false counting.
Ex-Alderman Vincent dolefully complains
that his "colored friends" were bought away
from him at the rate Of one dollar per head
and it is altogether likely that Colone
Macallister, who was complimented with
aattering and unusually heavy white vote
which placed him second In the race, enter
tains lurking suspicion that his defeat
under these circumstances, will bear littl
investigation. Meanwhile the successful
stalwarts rejoicing in victory snatchet
from the jaws of defeat, can snap thei
fingers at the growing malcontents and in
solently inquire "What are you going to d
about itP
The daily gazette., 1882-05-02
Tha W,ava,,h xvard.

The News claims that tho Eleventh ward
bill was created solely for the purpose Of
giving the Democrats two more members of
City Council. This assertion will scarcely
bear its own weight, Is the Democrats had
an ample majority in Council when the bill
was passed, and the creation Of q new ward
in these days OF uncertain politics could not
be regarded,as . guarantee that the two
councilmen thus obtained would continue to
be Of the Democratic faith.
The absorption of Browntown, or West
Wilmington, into the city limits had been
considered for several years. Its position
was such that it was practically q part Of
the city proper, and bid fair, in few more
years, to be in the enjoyment of all the adj
vantages of a municipal government, with
out bearing any part of the expense thereof.
The experience Of Baltimore, with its popu-
lous and Ito the city) costly "belt" should
warn other cities against allowing a
similar state of affairs to prevail around
them. The advantages of the annexa-
tion of Browntown are apparent
at glance, and while reduced taxation was
laid for few years upon the people of this
section in order that they might not too
suddenly feel the increased cost Of municipal
enioyments, they will be fully satisfied with
their position and Importance as part and
parcel of the city corporation when the full
burden of taxation rests upon them. True,
many of the people were at first opposed to
being brought into the city, as the residents
of the "belt' opposed annexation to Balti-
more, but we doubt If even now they would
consent to retire into their former political
condition.
The daily gazette., 1882-05-02
The Democratic Nomination.

The Democratic nomination election takes
place in the respective wards of the city on
Saturday afternoon next, between one and
seven o'clock. There are two candidates for
Mayor-Joseph L. Carpenter, Jr., and Harry
Sharpley, Esq.-two for President of City
Council-Col. Robert H. Taylor and John
II. Frazer, Esq.-and but one for City
Treasurer-John Guthrie, who has so eff
ciently performed the ddties of this respon-
sible position for the past two and half
years.
The conditions of this nomination contest
are of the most favorable character. The
respective candidates represent no factions
or special interests in the party, and there ia
not the faintest shadow Of the disgraceful
wrangle for party supremacy which eharae-
terized the Republican nomination on Satur-
day last. The contesting candidates are men
of ability, capable Of honoring the positions
to which they aspire, and the result Of the
election will simply be an expression Of the
party's personal choice between them.
The successful nominees viii receive
the strong, generous support of the
whole party, and there will not be the
slightest room for jealous or rancorous feel
ings on the part of the friends of the candi-
dates who may happen to lose in the race.
With such condition of affairs, and such
strong, excellent candidates to chose its
standard bearers from, the Democratic
party viii go into the city election with
united front and a stern determination to
win victory. We hope every Democrat
in the city will come to the polls on Satur-
day afternoon and cast his ballot for the
candidates who have his personal preference.
To the party the result of the nomi-
nation is matter of Indifference.
A vote at hazard would strike a good
ticket In this instsnce, where all the candi-
dates are of such an acceptable character,
and the viii of the voters, as expressed at
the polls, will be acquiesced in without
murmur. The ticket nominated next Sat
urday will be elected on the first Saturday
in June.
The daily gazette., 1882-05-02
The School Election,

Amid the political turmoil which the
rapid approach of an important municipal
contest is producing, voters should take
time to think about the school election which
takes place on next Saturday afternoon
This election is really of the most important
character, although it is seldom that voters
can be aroused to a realization of this view.
As the members elected will have
charge not only of the expenditure of
nearly $50, 900 per annum, but of the
grave and important public school
interests of the city, care should be taken to
elect the very best men possible in all the
wards. 1t is not necessary that thoroughly
educated men should be selected. The main
requirements are prudence, good character
and practical common sense. Political con-
tests should be avoided, If possible, as the
election is devoid of political significance
and party victory would impart no prestige
to the winners. We hope voters will give
the school election their serious considera-
tion.
The daily gazette., 1882-05-02

The Morning News says 1t has Examined
the renewed GAZETTE with considerable
care" and consequently it must have read
the very full and careful exposition of the
origin, objects and operation of the laws for
this State. But it has not word to say in
defense of its persistent attempt of late to
create the impression that these laws were
being unlawfully used to the disadvantage
ofits party, whereas the facts are that there is
no excuse for any man who fails to keep his
name on the assessment list, and prominent
Republicans have time and again admitted
it in the off years when there was no particu-
lar reason for misrepresenting the plain
facts.
The daily gazette., 1882-05-02

OPINIONS VARY as to the result of the
conference of Independent and Stalwart
Republicans in Philadelphia last night. The
Press claims that it was a success in
opening the door and pointing the pathway
of peace, while the Times, with its
strong independent instincts, sees in it only
a surrender of the bOlting Republicans to
Cameron and his clan. We are inclined to
believe the latter view is correct, and that
the young Senator chuckled complacently
at the meek submission of the late kiekers,
as he frightened the string he has for years
held around the neck of the Republican
party Of Pennsylvania.