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The Evening critic., 1883-01-16
The CaiInu Case.

TO the Editor Of The EU6niHg Critic:
The paragraph in last evenings CRITIC re-
laiing to the Callan case is colored In such n
manner as to reflect most uniustlfably upon
myself. After three years continuous service
as an officer of Rawllns Post, No. l, G. A. r.,
the last year as commander, challenge any
body 10 show cleaner record than my own,
and tho reflections referred to are wholly un-
warranted by facts. There is not single
momber OF the post who can or dare assert
that there has been tho slightest taint Of dis
honor or dishonesty in my personal
administration of Its affairs. That
Callan, our late quartermaster, has
sought to shield himself to certain ex-
tent in his theft of the posts funds by striving
TO throw blanc upon others, and particularly
myself, is well known, but the result Of full,
complete investigation resulted in locating the
rascality Just where IL belongs-to the default-
Ing Quartermaster Callan himself. Whatever
may have been the question of authority or
responsibility for the act itself there has
never been tho slightest tatnt OF dishonesty
regarding the sale Of the posts bonds, but the
whole transaction was perfectly regular. Open
and above board, and promptly accounted for
and reported to the post, and any reflection
whatever Of dlshonor concerning 1t Ia entirely
gratuitous and uncalled for. Yours. &C.,
L. X. WINsHIP,
Late Post Commander, John A. Rawlins Post,
No. 1 a A. r.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-16
APPEAL FOR AID
To Relieve the Sufferers by
Rhine Floods.

To Relieve the Sufferers by tho
Rhine Floods.
As result Of tho meeting held ut Abners
Hall Sunday night, tho following appeal has
been Issued to the public:
Tho greatest distress exists In the fair valley
Of the Rhine. Floods unprecedented In vlo.
lence and magnitude have carried away not
only homes and their contents, but destroyed
for years the flelds which sustained llfo. In
this great calamity we appeal for aid. We ask
oyety citizen OF the District to cOntrlOuts TO
the fund for the relief of the sunerers and We
are certain our call Will not pass unheeded.
There is no time for argument, nor Is there
need TO recount the tales Of suffering that
huye reached US from that unfortunate land.
Wo urge the friends Of humanity 10 give freely,
promptly and cheerfully.
The following gentlemen have boon ap-
pointed solicitors for this fund:
For Gcorgetown-W, Nordlinger and Dr..
Chas. Becker.
South washington-Conrad schaefer and S.
Hermann.
East washlngton-Anton lehman and L.
W. Habercorn.
The district between North Capitol aud
Seventh streets northwcst-John L.Nugt, Chas.
GrafT and Wm. Helmus.
Between Seventh and twelfth streets north
west-Anton Eberly and Aug Shmedtle.
Between Twelfth street and Georgetown-
DR.. Walter and l.. Daar.
AT large; Simon Wolf, Ed Droop and II.
Semken. The executive committee--Auton
Eberly, presidents l.. W. Haborcorn, secre.
tary; John l.. Yogt treasurer; S. Wolf, Paul
Schulze, Louis Dieterch, Chas. Graf, Chas.
Walter, George f. Schaefor, l.. Baar, Aug
shmedtiei O. Walter, NJ. D., s. Hermann, Anton
schade, Christ. Xander, Ed. Droop, Air schuck.
Ing, W. Nordlinger, Carl Roeser, Chas. Becker,
NJ. D., Conrad Schaefer, s. Hermann.
Subscription lists viii also be found at the
Metropolitan National Bank, the ofllce of the
German american Insurance Company and at
Met2erOtt & Co.'S,
The Evening critic., 1883-01-16
A Masonic Anniversary.

Washington Commandery, No. l, Knights
Templar, of this city, which was Instituted
January Ia, 1926, celebrated Its nfty-eighth
anniversary at Masonic Temple last evening.
Sir william G. Moore, generalissimo, acting
eminent commander, read n very eloquent let
ter from Sir William G.. Brock, eminent COM
mander, who was confined at home by Illness.
Sir Knight Brock referred In most appropriate
terms 10 this as one OF tho timo-honored GUS
toms of the commandery, and expressed his
deep regret at not being present with his
brother Knights. After the business peculiar
TO the order, the sir knights, of whom there
were about hundred present, repaired to the
latlon. The occasion was one of the highest
enjoyment, and Will long be remembered by
tho participants.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-16
The IsNIicY.Slinn FrniG.

In the Police Court to-day tho cases growing
out of the raid on the policy.shop at No. 1922
Pennsylvania avenue were tried, Mr.. Moore
appearing for the prosecution and Messrs.
Williams and Pelham for the defendant.
Frank Thompson, notorious pollcy-blcker,
but now supposed 10 be retired from the bust.
ness, was charged with keeping the shop, but
large and varied assortment OF witnesses
were called and failed TO give any evidence to
provo his connection with the shop, and he
was released. Thomas Burk was then charged
with keeping the same shop, and Onlcers
Giants and Duvall testified 10 raidlng the
establishment and finding the defendant In
possession Of and recovering a large amount Of
paraphernaila. The case was not very strongly
made out, but Judge Smell imposed the usual
nne OF 500 and an appeal was noted.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-16
MnnifestIy uniust.
ma kNlLnr al INa Erlnlnn f,ritlr.

IOthe EditOTQT IHs Ereiltity CTtttc:
The new Ciyil-Seryice bill is manlfestly un-
Just to the citizens Of this District in declaring
that they shall not hold places in the Depart
ments beyond the quota to which their popu-
lation entities them.
This community Is denied the privilege of
voting, because here is the seat OF Govern
ment Washington exists for governmental
uses. Take the Government away and the
city would be left TO bats and owls. No COM
mefce, no manufactures do or can sustain 1t.
Is It reasonable or tolerable that nearly 200,-
OOO citizens OF this city should be told that, In
the chief work or business OF their place, they
shall have less share than shall the people of
tho smallestState In the Union.
Let us suppose that the citizens OF far-of
oregon ana California come to MI the places
that residents Of the District arc now filling,
and that for the remainder of their lives they
take oath that they are bonafide residents OF
those States, they cannot deny that their chill
dren born here are residents of the District,
and the curious result OF the new law VIII DO
that no father can keep his children with him
when they are old enough 10 go to work.
II takes goodly number OF Washington
people, we know, to keep the boarding houses
and attend TO the wants OF Congress and the
Department people, but the main business,
that which supports the city, is Government
work. and to shut out the people here from
large share In that work Is an injustice that
Congress must acknowledge when 1t pauses to
reflect upon this rapid leglslation-this sud
den yielding TO popular clamor.
If a law were enacted that tho citizens OF
Lowell should not meddle with factories 1t
would not be more arbitrary.
Ifresidents OF the District can qualify for
place by competitive examination, population
should have nothing TO do with their appoint
ment. Government work Is the business of
their city. They give up the privilege of vot-
ing by living here. They are outside the poll
ties OF the country; already In the emasculate
condition In which this new bill seeks to
place 100000 citizens who hold oflce by its
caro- that they shall not contribute 10 political
expenses. Politics are the interests of gov
ernment. Onlce.holders must not meddle with
them. Let the Republic survive or perish, 1t
is all the same TO them, and for this lofty pur-
pose, toward this noble result, II would seem
10 the average mind that no class OF citizens
were so we'll adapted as arc those who have
long dispensed with the vote, and that II the
new law had said that no one but citizens OF
this District should hold these ofiices, II would
be quite in harmony with Itself H.C.I.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-16
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

NATIONAL THEATRE-Eob & Crane, In
Forbidden Fruit"
FoRDs oPERA-HoUsE-The Ideal opera
Company. Musketoers."
THEATRE CoMIQUE - Varieties, now bal.
lets, oliOs and burlesque.
DIME MUSEUM--At the Old Capital Thoa-
tire on Pennsylvania avenue. The Dog Circus
DRIvERS-Coloncl Rogers ana Professor
Anders. in their ld.fashioned vocal and In-
strumental concerts in the studio.
SKATING RINK Monday, Wednesday and
Friday nights and Saturday matinee.
LINCOLN HALL Kemplers humorous
lecture, 'eThe Tribulatlons OF an Onlce-
Seeker"
The Evening critic., 1883-01-16

THE witnesses against Dickson were be.
fore the Grand Jury yesterday, with
Wells as prompter. What Wells can't
prompt them to swear to is OUT
side of the necessities of his case. But Mr.
Dickson has nothing to fear before an hon
est tribunal, and we predict that he will be
exonerated of the malicious charges brought
against him by malicious and vindictive
ncosecution
The Evening critic., 1883-01-16

WE do not believe the rumor that Bliss
and Merrick have fallen out. 1t is possible
that Merrick thinks Bliss is getting an un-
due share Of the swag, but Merrick is not
going to fall out with his fifty dollars day
on that account.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-16
The Body of John Moward PAYNE,

The remains Of John Howard Payne, author
OF the song "Homs, Sweet Home" who died at
Tunis, in Northern Africa, which are be-
Ing brought 10 this country at the expense OF
Mr.. W. w. Corcoran, are now In charge of tho
United States consul at Marsellles, awaiting
transportation TO America. As no vessel OF
the United States Navy j. at present available
for the purpose. they Will probably be brought
across the ocean by vessel OF one OF the
regular steamship linea.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-16
A Denial From senator mcpherson.

Senator MCPHERSON, of New Jersey. as was
to have been expected OF a gentleman of ex-
cellent reputation, has interposed an EN-.
phatic denial 70 the charge made I'm a bill of
cult Court at New York, that the Senator had
attempted 10 Influence legislation for his own
pecuniary benetlt. Mr.. Mcpherson says he
has refused TO compromise what he knows 10
be an entirely unfounded claim, choosing
rather 10 contest its validity in tho courts OF
law, wher6he Will defend and ylndicate his
public, private and business character from
such attacks as the one Just made" Mr.. Me-
Phereon thinks It is very significant that Mr..
Rushing has waited until the eve OF the sena-
torial election In New Jersey 10 enforce in this
way claim which he.alleges to be of several
years standing, but OF which Mr.. Mcpherson
has only recently been apprised.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-16
"CharIes Guiteau Second. ),

The Mayors clerk, OF Boston, sent TO the
postoffice yesterday morning for a letter re-
fained there for postage. The letter was post
marked January 13, and read as follows:
NMAyoR PALMER: 1 am going to kill old
Governor Butler In i've months and twenty
eight days from to-day. Then Will choose
you for Governor OF old Massachusetts,. sent
him warning. have sworn 1t.
tCHARLEs GUITEAU SECOND"
The Evening critic., 1883-01-16
MannY. of Courae.

How to get rid of bunlon Is worth know.
ing. Mr.. Ii, Il. Hewitt, cashier OF the proml-
nent business house of L. Horton g. Co., 10
South William street, New York, says that his
wife suffered for many years with n terrible
hunion, and that recently half a bottle Of st.
Jacobs OIL entirely cured 1t.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-16

A GREAT deal of the milk in the COCOA
nut is accounted for by the appointment of
Crosbynoise's son as chief clerk in the Dis
trict Marshal's office.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-16

THERE is an interesting story told of the
way Benjamin Harris Brewster got down
and out of Governor Geary's Cabinet and
was succeeded by his disowned brother,
Carroll Brewster. We may find space to
print it some day.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-16

Mr.. SHELBoURNE's letter to Senator
Hawley in yesterdays CRITIC was very
interesting reading, and we shall watch the
course of the Senator and the fate Of Tubbs
with all our eyes. Some tubs stand on
their own bottoms, but these seem to need
Hawley for a prop.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-16

IT does look as if Senator Window would
get left. The people seem to be against the
bosses everywhere.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-16
FREE ADVERTISING.

Advertisements Under The head Of /" Situations
Wanted" tgitt hereQJter be Inserted IN THE EvEN-
Inc CRITIC three tones FREE; We invite al
iUislfnD situations 10 drdH NcnSotrcs Of ms Qger.
dnsTers directed n care Of CRITIC 0Fce loW re-
cefUe cdrtJtH attention. business advertisements
three tines three Hnssfor rs cents.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-16
STORES, &C.
Per Annurn.
BOARDING.

UTANTED-GENTLE TO BOARD
w fine rooms and location; terms, s. per
week; bring hest references. No. 20l2 1ith ST.
n, w. i12-3t
The Evening critic., 1883-01-16

WANTED A RESPECTABLE YOUNG
w lady would pay any one securing her q
place In enc OF the Departments one-half of her
salary as long rs retained. Address e., Critic
The Evening critic., 1883-01-16

VNANTED-BY A DRESSMAKER, SEW
w ing; understands cutting and Citing ladies'
and children's clothing; will sew reasonably,
OfIlcp.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-16
MONEY TO LOAN.

M oNEY TO LOAN IN SUMS TO SUIT AT
Nl reasonable rates and charges. SWORN
stedt & Bradley, 92s L st. Hest
The Evening critic., 1883-01-16

Unnn TO all who desire perfect Health, or
HRGI the recovery from any dIseasei no
IIllili tterwhat.The HEALTH HELPER
H. H., BOX 104, Buffalo, MY
The Evening critic., 1883-01-16
WENrED-S,tuahoHs---Maie.

VyTANTED-BY A WHITE BOY, 10 YEARS
w OF age: situation to do any kind OF work.
Apply at 3i5 Pa. ave. jl6
The Evening critic., 1883-01-16

For Imported or Western Sausages
Of ali hlnds Chr. Xander has the finest stock In
ihe market. Call and examine at 900 7th ST.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-16

A FREE AND ACCEPTED MASON, WHO Is
"A out Of employment, wants position as
night watchman or janltor; will give good secur /.
office. ftg
The Evening critic., 1883-01-16

WTANTED-BY A RESPECTABLE COLI
w ored girl, 81 .uatlon TO do chamberwork
and assist IN laundry; city reference, Address
Rlancbe Critic office III
The Evening critic., 1883-01-16

w ANTED--BY A YOUNG MARRIED MAN,
w who is employed at night, a situation to
work In Office from or a. M to or $3.50 H. M.
light outdoor employment; salary no object: can
furniah best of reference. Address j., Critic
Office IA
The Evening critic., 1883-01-16

VIZ TANTED-BY AN INDUSTRIOUS MAN,
w situation as driver or laborer Apply at
2il9 ST. ii6
The Evening critic., 1883-01-16
JyfETED-HeIp-FemdIe.

~e-f>
Advertisements OF Three lines under this head
inserted three times for % cents.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-16

WY ANTED-BY a FIRsT-CLASs CoLoRED
wv laundress, washing to do at houe
or TO go out by the day. Apply at zoos Rhode Isl
and avenue; up stairs. it2
The Evening critic., 1883-01-16

VNyANTED-BY TWO RESPECTA BILE COL
w ored woman, situations TO cook, wash aud
iron and do chamberwork. Apply to No. 2 Cox's
alley. betMeen 6th and 1lh and d and u SITS. il3
The Evening critic., 1883-01-16

WTANTED-B A RESPECTABLE YOUNG
w colored man, situation In private family
best of reference can be given OF seven years ex
perience from last employers. Address w. T..
Critic office. us
The Evening critic., 1883-01-16

"ANTED-BY A BOY AGED IS, A PLACE
w TO learn the plumbing trade. Please ad-
dress F. l.. Guenther, 4l5 N. j. ave. s. @. j16
The Evening critic., 1883-01-16
WANTED--srtuntlons--temcle.

WY ANTED--BY A COMPETENT WHITE
w woman, q situation to cook, or would be
willing to assist in cosking, washing or Ironing.
Address Q. G.. Crltic oillce. lll
The Evening critic., 1883-01-16

VITANTED-A SITUATION AS MANAGER
w of a farm in q healthy locality; conven-
lent to schools and churches best reference given
Address w. II. Weaver. at Fredericksburg, Va.
iIg - "
The Evening critic., 1883-01-16

VyTANTED--BY A LADY FULLY COMPE-
w tent, a situation In one ofthe Departments;
liberal commission. Address Hope, Critic Office.
ilG
The Evening critic., 1883-01-16

VNTANTED-BY A RESPECTABLE WHITE
w girl, situation as chamhermaid aud to
assist In waiting on the able in IA private family
Address II. L.. Critic office j1s
The Evening critic., 1883-01-16

wv ANTED-BY A YOUNG MARRIED MAN,
w situation to take charge of a stationary
engine or some other employment to MAKE an
honorable living; best of references. Address ].
s., Critic office, ii,-3t
The Evening critic., 1883-01-16

"ANTED-BY. A CoLoRED BOY, A SIT
w uation to walt or drive or as porter in store;
good reference. Apply to 1896 10th st. II. W, IFS
The Evening critic., 1883-01-16
WANTED-MisceIlaneous.

wv ANTED-To RENT-BY MARCH Is, A
w house Of not less than rooms and few
acres of land II the b. Il o. II. r.; must be near
station, within few miles of city. Address
stating location, terms, etc., Farm, Laurel, Nd.
iyI3-3ta
The Evening critic., 1883-01-16

WTANTED-A FEW HOURS WORK EACH
,yY day, writing, copying etc. Address Copy
CrltlC Ollce. ii2-3tt
The Evening critic., 1883-01-16

"ANTED-BY AN EXPERIENCED BOOK
w keeper. situation on intricate accounts
or badly kept books to straighten out salary
moderate Address 3. q. W., 1920 ST., George
town, ID. @. iI5.3ta
The Evening critic., 1883-01-16

VXTANTED-BY Competent GrRL, A
w situation as nurse. Address 2llo + st bet.
9th and 18th SITS. jl6
The Evening critic., 1883-01-16

VHTANTED-TWO FURNISHED AND ONE
w unfinished rooms suitable for light
housekeeping. Address D. W. H., Critic office.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-16

WTANTED-BY YOUNG WOMAN WHO
wv is an excellent writer, also has practical
knowledge OF the Pension business, positi on In
an attorneys office. Address Lady. Critic Office.
iiG
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-07-05
Court of AnneaIs.

The following cases were decided
yesterday:
James f. Mckee ct al. VS.. L. b.
LeGetteS e. al; in error from Guada-
lupe county. Reversed and re-
handed Held: That the trial Judge
in the trial case which resulted in
! this writ OF error, disregarded the law
of the case, as settled by the commits
Sioners of appeals, and announced in
the opinion of Judge Watts; and that
the increase of the cattle, although
the cattle be the separate property of
the husband or the wife, is commu-
nifty property. No agreement be-
tween husband and wife can have
the effect as to creditors to convert
community into separate property.
Wilson, j.
Pat Sheehan VS.. w. T. Holcomb;
from Dallas county.-Suit for $1,000
damages for false Imprisonment of
appellee by appellant. The chief of
police of Dallas instructed SheehMl,
Il policeman, to arrest whoever came
and took possession of horse, which
had been pointed out to him by the
owner as stolen, and which wars
| hitched to post in Dallas. HencB
the arrest of appellee. 1t TRANSFERRED
that the horse had not been stolen,
| but had strayed off and been taken
up by appellee, who protested limo
cence, but was refused bail, appellant;
saying he had no authority to grant,
it. Appellant got judgment for $50
An ordinance of Dallas which was
almost copy of Article 22S of the,
code of criminal procedure, was aiG
the time OF the arrest in force. To
hold the one would be to hold the,
other invalid. Held, the fact that
no felony had been actually commit
| ted does not affect the question of the,
right of arrest; and that it was .
question for the jury to determine
whether or not the circumstances,
reasonably showed that appellee had
stolen the horse, and this issue appel
liant had the right underline ordinance,
to have submitted To the jury. The
arrest itself being legal. the burden OF
proof was upon appellee To show that
appellant was ut fault III aifording
opportunity for bail ny taking the
prisoner before a magistrate. 1t was
dark and it was no. shown that one
was accessible. Because The court
/ failed to charge the law of the case.
/ Judgment is reversed and cause re-
manded.-Willst II. j.
Sherman Gas company VS.. r. p.
Dicks. Motion for rehearing over
ruled.
LeGierse & Co. VS.. n. B. PIERCE;
from Wise county. Taken under ad-
visement and transferred to the Tyler
term.
A. Day ct al. VS.. e. A. Heating; from
johnson county. Motion for rehear-
ing set aside.
j. A. Mitchell vs. state; from Mon
tague county. Submitted on brief,
for state.
L. d. Bowden VS.. Charles Kelly ct
al. Revers and remanded.
Jas. Gallagher VS.. state; from Quad
alupe. Affirmed; no written opinion;
charge of theft of Il watch.
r. Harris VS.. state. Submitted on
brief for state.
Abe Woods VS.. state. Motion for
rehearing submitted.
Riley Hogan VS.. state. Motion for
rehearing, and counter motion sub
mitted.
Court adjourned until Saturday
morning. This will be the last day Of
the term.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-07-05
What the State House Costs,


About this time a few figures
showing the cost to the state of oul
new capitol. will be profitable read.
aside 100000 acres of land, which
the land and for the actual construc.
ton of the building. The 3,O5O.OOC
acres of land have been increased in
ing such lands, from 81 to So per
acre, and hence the cost of the build
ing will be at least 81, 100000, accord
ing to present land values, with indi-
cations that it will reach a much
larger sum, as land is advancing.
These figures, however, do not play
much part in the really interesting
portion of the transaction, since Texas
could better afford to give away these
lands, which were of no intrinsic
value to her, and were being squan-
dered every day, and she did need
a respectable state house.
That which will probably attract the
greater attention is the following eX-
hibit, showing the cish paid and
being paid out of the treasury, indie
pendent of the land appropriation for
carrying out the contract;
To begin with, Col E. E. Myers, the
architect, has been yaid as follows:
Nov. 5, 1881, for competitive plans,
$170O, and for furnishing plans and
expert services, 5000, making $500
paid on November 5, 1881. March 10.
1882, for plans, detail drawings and
specifications, 1929 %. March 10,
1882, on same account, $637091. Aug.
3, 1882, for cake India ink, $40, and
for expert services and expenses for
fourteen days, $525. Sept. 81, 1882,
expert services and expenses for
twelve days, $475, making a total of
$14,710 paid Col. E. E. Myers up to
December 81, 1882. All of these fig
ures are taken from the official report
of the commissioners ap-
pendiX, pages 193-7.-ED.]
Then, to be brief, we aggregate the
amounts paid out from March 1, 1881,
to December 9, 1882. 1t should be
remarked that $13,85O out of the
money received for the sale of the
$4,000 acres were used in paying these
accounts. The amounts, exclusive
Of Col. Myers accounts, already
noticed, are as follows For adver-
U1SluR lduClS, UlClSj cUC, IOI SdldIlcS VI
commissioners, secretary, expert ar
chitect Gle Brun) and uperintending
architect, rent of commissioners
office, furnishing same, etc, from
March 2, 1881, to December -, 1881,
$15,712. For same purposes from
December 20, 1881, to December 8,
1882, including also expenses of hav-
ing necessary triplicate drawings of
of all plans, ETC., and all expenses of
capitol supervision, $10.501.66; max
ing $27, 213.66 expended from the state
treasury for the new state capitol
since March 2, 1881, exclusive of the
$l4,710 paid Col. E. E. Myers as de-
signing architect, which swells it to
$4O,923 66. From March 2, 1881, to De-
cember 8, 1882, is exactly 647 days,
which would make $63.2515 per day
it has cost the state on the new CAPT
toll up to December last. Since De-
cember 9, 1882, the two commission
ers and the secretary have been re-
ceiving $3.50 per month
each, and the superin-
tending architect has been receiving
over $500 per month, making over
$3.50 per month, or over $3.50 per
day. Hence, to July 8, proXimo,
this expenditure will have amounted
to $3.50.