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The Evening critic., 1883-05-30
The Ottman Case Revived.

The New York Times to-day, referring to
the alleged compromise of the Ottman case
by the Department of Justice, says:
Last summer, seven years after the date
when Halleck stole the money, q compro-
mise was made, the details Of which seem to
have been made public for the first time q
few days ago. The Hon. Richard Crowley,
we are told, appeared as Ottman's at
torney, empowered to represent him in the
negotiations. OF the sum in the Treasury,
$12,500 was paid to the Department. of JUS
tice, and the remainder, $19,525. was given
to Mr.. Crowley for his client, so that the
Government, having in its possession near
ly three-fourths of the stolen money, gave
back 81 ,525 to one of the thieves, and has
only $12,5O0 to show as the fruit Of its de-
tectives and attorneys labors.
Why did not the Government, having a
clear case against the thieves, prosecute
them successfully? Was the AttorneyGen-
eral convinced by two mistrials that an
honest jury could not be secured? Ottmau
was entitled to all of the captured money OF
no part of it. By agreeing to compro-
mise he seems to have admitted his guilt
Why did the present ATTORNEY General al
low this compromise to be made, thereby
releasing large part of the money which
had been recovered by hard work and at
heavy cost? Was it not possible by
further proceedings to so firmly establish
the Governments title to this money tina,
no one could reasonably claim it? These
are some of the questions suggested by the
history of this remarkable case.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-30
A Caiifornia MilIiouaire.

One of the rich men of tho Pacific Coast
is Orrin Gowell, who owns the greater part
of a valuable mine at Nevada, Col, and a
palatial homo at Fruitvale, but who works
harder than any of his men and wears
clothes which speak of toll and not of
wealth. The other day he told friend
who was laughing at his lack of display
that his plain clothes were occasionally the
means of afiording him much amusement.
"one day last summer" said Cow
ell, II was doing some work near
my house at Fruitvale, when an Irishman
came along the street, and, seeing me there,
iammed his face against the pickets of the
fence, and called out cautiously: Soy, Pat,
can't yees ship into the kitchen widout
missus seein' NV yees and git me bit o.
bread?' The poor fellow looked hungry and
honest, and went in and got him some OF
the best the cook could give me. When
brought it ont he was the most grateful
man you ever saw, and congratulated me
on my nhrewdness in making such a good
haul without being caught and losing my
place."
The Evening critic., 1883-05-30
PERSONAL,

MASTER LUCIEN YOUNG, U. S. N,
has been assigned to duty at New York.
COLONEL GoUCHER has returned to
the city from Colorado In splendid health aud
spirits.
COLONEL BoUDINoT has returned to
the city after several months sojourn In Ar
kansas, Texas and the Indian Territory.
GENERAL GEORGE b. CARsE, of this
city, delivered an oration to-day at the meet
ing OF the Grand Army OF the Republic at Phil
adelrhia.
COLONEL BEVERLY TUCKER will next
month hold a family reunion at his country
seat at Berkeley Springs, the occasion being
the celebration OF his 63d birthday.
CONGRESSMAN WILLIAM NJ. SPRINGER,
OF Illinois, has written to friend In Iowa that
he will be present at the Iowa Democratic
State Convention as an interested looker-on.
IT is said that the income of Senator
Joseph L. Brown, OF Georgia, is $1,000 day
and that 1t is exceeded by the Income OF no
other Southerner. II comes mainly from iron
and coal
Dir. ID. w. BLISS was called by tele-
gram 10 Carlisle, Pa, on professional business
ana left the city on tho limited express this
morning for that place. He will return TO-
morrow evening.
Mr.. ED. BROWN, the popular aud
handsome manager OF the Wizards Hotel
bar, leaves tomorrow evening for Plney Point,
where he will take charge OF the hotel bar for
the summer season.
THE surgical operation recently per-
formed upon the Hon. William d. Kelley, OF
Philadelphia, was q very severe one. Tho
right side OF his face was cut open from the
corner OF his mouth 10 the base of his ear. Six
doctors were In attendance upon him during
the operation, which lasted two hours, he be-
ing under the influence Of ether all the time.
He is now doing splendldly, and Will probably
be able TO sail for Europe on Saturday next, as
he some time ago arranged 10 do.
THREE widows-Mrs. Rachel Stevens
| born in February, 1856; Mrs. Mary II. GIL
| bert, born In September, 1856, and Mrs. s. s.
| Mackey, born In 1850 all natives OF Clio uces-
| ter, Mass, are now living there within few
| hundred yards OF each other. Although older
| than the Constitution OF the United States, two
| OF them can remember aHalrs that nave taken
| place during every Presidential administra
lion OF the Republic, and still retain their fac
| ulties 10 remarkable degree. Mrs. Mackey
| Is actively engaged In attending 70 house
hold duties every day.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-30
David Davis ON Politics.

Ex-United States Senator David Davis,
of Illinois, is out in Colorado. He was in
Leadville the other day and reporter of
the Chronicle interviewed him on various
subjects on the political situation. Judge
Davis expressed himself as follows:
what of the political situation ?" asked
the Chronicler.
~ am out of politics" was the brief re-
ply.
"Entirely?"
Eyes, sir; l have nothing to do with it
whatever"
"But tell me of ex.Speaker Randall.
What are his chances for the Speakership
in the next House?''
II don't know anything about it
couldn't tell you thing about it,"
"Well, Senator, what are your impress
sions?r
II have none. I haven't read enough to
know what is going on. l have been Civ
ing myself up to sightseeing"
"Do you think Governor Butler has al
eye OIL the Presidency?n
II don't know anything about Butler"
How about his alliance with Tam
many?"
81 didn't know there was an alliance
The Evening critic., 1883-05-30
Are we Ovcrrun with Thievese


Was THE CRITIC right few days ago
pickpockets. confidence men, thieves and
robbers? Was the agent of the Secret Ser
vice who came here from Chicago a few
days ago correct in his statement when he
said to reporter of THE CRITIC that on
his way from the B. & o. Depot he met no
less than twenty-five professional thieves,
and that the detective force of this city did
not know thief when they saw him?
1t would appear to the average citizen, if
he were made acquainted with all the
housebreaking that has occurred within
the last six weeks, that the above state
ment, were absolutely true. But for some
reason or other our wise city protectors not
only fail to catch the thieves, but true to
the old and worn-out theory, persist in
keeping from the public each and every
robbery that is committed, and the press is
left to find out, as best it can, the various
robberies that are perpetrated in our city.
1t is not by any means O pleasant thing
paper must say that all that has been said
is true, and for the information of the de-
tectives, who are so able and efficient
in catching on to an occasional
keeper of saloon and restaurant,
who sells some person glass Of
beer on Sunday, that on last Saturday even
ing the restaurant of Mr.. Smith, 704 Seventh
street northwest, was entered by some per-
son unknown to him and $3.50 in money
taken out of trunk, which was In roo m
in the second story OF the building, and that
the thief is still at large.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-30
He Was Like Bob Toombs.

Georgia Major.
Colonel Bumgardner is one OF the sold
timers" and has great admiration for Bob
Toombs. Tuesday night, for the thousandth
time, he had said to Johnnie:
"My shun, l ud die (hic) 'appy-punectly
'appy (hic) N thought you'd grow up (hlc)
and be man like Gen'nl Toombs."
Next morning as the Colonel was coming In
the rear gate from his cocktail stroll he was
paraiyzed at the sight and sounds which
greeted him. The hired boy had Interrupted
Johnnle's speech for the prosecution In the
case OF rat caught In the trap, and he was
saying TO the interrupter:
6Here, you iJlotick - niger -, come here
an git down on yer - knees an beg my -
"stop, slr!" shouted the Colonel. "what In
the name OF Heaven are you tutoring those
fearful, ttdJW oaths for?'
''why, Pa, you told me to-"
''Never, Sir, neverl"
swell, know you told me to be like General
Toombs"
The Colonel turned round and went back
out OF the gate, and was seen no more until af
ter midnight, when he was trying to bet his
own gate post $3.50 that he didn't live In that
lot
The Evening critic., 1883-05-30
Desecrating Lieutenant De Longs
Grave.

1t appears that when Noros, the jean
nette seaman, was on the stand during the
recent investigation, he testified to more
than was published. Captain McNier said
to-day that Noros testified that he led the
correspondents of the London Standard and
Telegraph and an artist of the London II
Illustrated Ne,cs to the graves of Lieutenant
De Long, Surgeon Amber and DR.. Collins,
and that they, notwithstanding his earnest
protests, proceeded to disinter the remains
which they returned them to their graves.
The story has not been told before out
of consideration Of the feelings of the rel
atives of those unfortunate heroes of the
Arctic
The Evening critic., 1883-05-30

At a meeting of the Mexican Railway
Company in London yesterday the chair
man complained that the Mexican Govern
ment had granted subsidy to the Inter
oceanic Railway Company in violation Of
the Mexican Railway Company's exclusive
right. He said the 100000 due from tine
Mexican Government was practically bad
debt. There was no reason to fear sub
sidence of the late heavy traffic in railway
material. If, however, it did subside, he
said, they would have for compensation
the general development of trade which
must use their line,
The Evening critic., 1883-05-30
How Corn Doctor Cheated IA Great
Man.

DeHNer lIlDuHt.
Some twenty years ago David Davis was
suffering with severe buniOn on his left
foot. Al least the Senator supposed II was
bunion, although, as he hadn't seen his foot
Tor a generation, 1t was pretty much matter
OF guesswork. However, 1t hurt him more
than the Republican successes, so he called in
a chiropodist. and when that specialist IN
spected the damage and came to the surface
sRss Se was se as that as
l0.cent loaf, and that nothing but
the most careful treatment would save the
foot. MIR. Davis accordingly procured shoe
the toe OF which he could almost, see himself
when he Kicked out pretty hard. 1t was sad
sight TO see the presiding oflicer OF our most
dignined body hobbling up the Capitol steps,
tai referred to, for six months after that. 1t
was a new edition OF Bunions "Pllgrims
Progress" bound In calf. Sometimes
the bunion would grow better aud sometimes
regular bill "for digging out the Senator's
foundations" as he facetiously called II. AT
last the sufferer became imbued with an alb.
sorbing desire to usually inspect the cause OF
den impulse, he limped Into photograph
saloon, pried on his shoes, and requested the
operator 10 take tintype OF his foot. When II
was completed he almost fell of his seat In an
apoplectlc fit OF rage, for the picture disclosed
small iron clamp attached TO his little toe the
screw OF which the chiropodlst evidently
tghtened or loosened AT pleasure. The Sem
ator determined upon frightful revenge, and
the next morning, when the corn doctor knelt
to remove the shoe, the man OF weight dellb.
erately turned around and-sat on him, But
why dwell upon the sad particularly The
corn doctor was removed TO the hospital,
where, three months after, he died TO slow
music, after having made fun confession and
In the full hope OF glorious Immortality.
SUITS TO orderat Strauss & Marks,
The Evening critic., 1883-05-30
The Peace Monument.
The summer Has Come.

suThe summer has come, sure enough" re-
marked q gentleman his wife to-day, sand
we must prepare for IT, SO you must.
719 Market Space, and inspect his magnificent
assortment OF summer goods. The best bar
gains in bright.colored hats and bonnets,
had, In fact, all these articles are being sold
at half price. Davis Is also closing the bal
ance OF his STICK OF Jerseys at startlingly low
prices. The number i5 719 Market Space.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-30
Youthful sIuggers.

During the progress of baseball match,
near the jail, this forenoon, between two
juvenile mines, dispute occurred between
an unknown youth from South Washing
ton and Charles Brintel. The pair finally
agreed to adjourn to neighboring inclos-
ure and settle the matter, which they did
in true slugger style. Brintel was badly
beaten and had his countenance beautifully
decorated, while the unknown boy will go
through life with minus mouthful of ear,
which Brintel bit off during the affray
The Evening critic., 1883-05-30

saw go much said about the merits OF Hop
Bitters, and my wife, who was always doctor
ing and mover well, teased me SO urgently 70
get her come, concluded to be humbugged
two months use of the Bitters, my wife was
cured, and she has remained so for eighteen
months since. like such humbugging.-H.
IT, st, paul,-Pi0ne6F Press.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-30
The only Reliable Route.

GCOrglh MblOr. - -,
Major Mangum went home wednesday and
found the frstsergeant OF HIS family trying
10 butcher cat with the Malors pest ,i, ranor. IT,
never hehaye Yourself? DO you want 10 grow
mn in mis- horrible way and die ON the GAL
lowsY
,,dreat grief You DOR exclaimed the
astonished Major.
'tThat's my racket nowl"
"What forf'
ICause, pa, that's the dead sure way these
days 10 go TO heaven"
The Major escaped fatal apoplexy by a
scratch Only.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-30
Death of MIR. M. III. Homilrer.

Michael II. Homiller, who for years has
dealt out meats at 104 Central Market,
died at his residence $50 Maryland avenue
northeast this morning. Mr.. Homiller
was one of the most genial, whole-souled
and jovial men that one would meet in a
life time. Always full of fan, he was the
center of gay party wherever he CHANGED
to be. But he has passed over the river
and is now resting under the shades of the
treas
The Evening critic., 1883-05-30
pnrss suits Al Strauss : Marx,s.

THE Rev. Thomas Battle, Of Georgia,
whose death was recently reported, was shlu ,.ni
10 be the Oldest preacher OF the Aethoolst
Episcopal Church In America, He was porn
In 1850, and lived under the Adminissrau8sn ai Hsa
OF every President OF the United states' a,,e hle
being grandchildren OF his grandchildren
The Evening critic., 1883-05-30
An Accomplished Daughter of Geer.
gia.


Mrs. VA. O'ConnOr, who has been absent
some time, returned 10 Fort Gaines on Friday
last. Mrs. 0'Connor Is mistress OF number
OF accomplishments. She can play on the
beat the drum with one foot, and carry on a
conversation at the same time. We saw some
exquisite fancy work OF various kinds OF her
make.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-30
THE EVENING CRITIC.
ESTABLISHED AUGUST 1855
LACONIC LOCALS.

YOUTHS suits at Strauss & Marks.
THE street-lamps will be lighted at 7:45
p. m. and extipguished at 2 a. m.
NERVOUS DEBILITY, the curse of the
American people, Immediately yields to the
action of Browns Iron Bitters.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-30
The Last nav of Grace.

Thursday, May 81, is the last day where
in the personal and real-estate tax can be
paid at the saving of the two per centum
penalty which will be added ON the 1st day
of June.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-30

will ofrer % silk dresses for ladies in black
and colored at only sos, usual price $50
Charles Baum, 4I6 Seventh street.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-30
SCANDAL IN THE SALVATION ARMY.
A CoIored Soldier Marries White
Girl ana Roth Run Away.


Eight months ago tho Salvation Army
began operations in Easton, Pa, and for q
time public interest was considerably at
troc,ed "a soop bowover tho ,ooot;,oa
.,"ou ,, " ~, eon' no~oI., w oso .,s
ueveiopeu in.o NOISY gaV1er,nes III Mnicn ene
memDers snouted ana yeiieu more Vnah Vney
prayed OF sang
Many persons atIenueu oue Oh inete cnLi- r
9sity anu uisturpanccS aI % were ircqu9n5s' q5 ror
nve months tne onu,cn was clowueu exeiy iy
nIgne anu irequensly meetinss weio s nu,u tha
oh sne sVrsee. uIauua,Iy , Iue .ono y, ,.o ono
place ran down ana scandaious reports were
cirguIa,eu' ...,,o .,,
rinaiiy tne more IespectapLe doiored
peopie oecalne ihteIesteu, anu v,.'oh ,s Suu
VIII wn,.1 iaooreu .' togesne. aor nonDns. awo
anu onieo bines " uay the Pfeye i-nooV'nkSi
The Evening critic., 1883-05-30

An old sailor, who lives In quebec,
Fell heels over head on the deck;
HIS pain was so great,
He couldn't look straight,
81. Jacobs OIL cured his Htin neck.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-30
ron EXCHANGE.


UJANTED-TO EXCHANGE NEW STOVES
w for old ones Rt Buffers stove Exchange,
cor. 5th and X; smoky chimneys cured or no
bought. f27
The Evening critic., 1883-05-30
SUITS at all prices at Strauss h Marks.

In Rio Janeiro they cover their burial cas-
q cred with gilt ineel.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-30

AT AUCTION.
On Saturday, June 2, 1883, at o'clock p. M,
1870 and 1422 81. n. W.
LOANS
In sums to suit at per cent,
The above is only a small portion OF property
on my books. For full list call at oifice for bulle
tins Issued on LIST and 18th. my30
The Evening critic., 1883-05-30
LOST AND FOUND.

r OsT-THIs SATURDAY, MORNING.
IL either on 9TH, 1 or 7th streets, q Thompson
wave; reward of 81 Will be paid tor the return
OF the same to Mr.. Isaac Cans, care Of Lansburgh
4 Byo., eth st. my26-3t
The Evening critic., 1883-05-30

Dress According TO Your Purse.
Buy. your clothing of Eiseman Bros, the
most prominent clothiers and tailors, COR
ner Seventh and Il.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-30
FOR RENT-Mtsceiiansous
FOR SALE AND RENT.


TNOR RENT-A BAKESHOP AND OVEN; A
I single and temperate man preferred. No
ic3 N. ]. ave. N. W. my1s
The Evening critic., 1883-05-30
NICKERSoN'S CASE.
Testimony which Shows There Was
No DeserttOn by His First Wife.

In Philadelphia yesterday testimony was
taken in the Nickerson case in support of
the rule to show cause why the decree of
divorce granted the husband should not be
set aside. Mrs. Nickerson told how her
husband had suggested trip to Europe
with her child for the purpose of reducing
household expenses, as well as to improve
her health. "We went to New York to-
gether," said the Witness "and Major Nick
erson engaged a state-room for me on board
the North German Lloyd steamer
Donau. That was on July 10, 1880.
/ was introduced to Mr.. Morris Slater,
of New York, and then my husband kissed
me goodby and left me. received money
regularly from him in Europe even after
his letters had ceased. One remittance
came six hours after got the telegram an
nouncing that he had secured divorce.
His letters were affectionate up to April,
1881, and after that they became cool,
sometimes cruel. The last letter received
was May 81, 1852. / never had any idea
that he intended seeking divorce. To-
day is the first time have seen him since
we parted on board the steamer
Morris Slater, of New York, corroborated
Mrs. Nickerson's testimony as to the part
ing on board the steamer, and said he saw
nothing that would lead him to believe
Mr.. and Mrs. Nickerson were not on the
most a1ecti0nate terms. DR.. Basil Norris,
army surgeon, and Adiutant- General Rug
giles, both stationed at Washington, testified
to the social standing of the Major and Mrs.
Nickerson in Washington and to the
absence Of anything that would
lead them to think that the couple
were unhappy in their marital relations.
One of the strongest points in favor of Mrs.
Nickerson thus far developed is the fact
that, while Major Nickerson declares in his
libel that the alleged desertion took place
on July o, 1880, the steamship in which
Mrs. Nickerson sailed did not leave New
York until July 10. On Monday next, the
day when the rule is made returnable the
testimony presented yesterday will be
taken in court, and an application made to
have the divorce set aside
The Evening critic., 1883-05-30
SUITS to omerat Strauss & Marks.

New York owners are hooking Into their cot,
tages ut Newport.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-30

DAhNOLNs-Ou may 20, 1900, III II 10
O'Clock p. M, Laura, eldest daughter OF Gen.
eral Henry Harnden, OF Madison, Wis, and for
the past hve years clerk in the Pension
-0fllce.
MATERNAL 1870 a. M. May 90 1855,
Josephine g., daughter OF p. A. and the late
Margaretta Mattern, In tho nineteenth year of
her age.
Friends are requested to attend the funeral
on Thursday, 31st, at 8 p. M, from her late
residence, 1928 Seventh street northwest.
MILLER.-Suddenly, at Denver, Colo, We'd
nesday morning, May %, 1888, at 6:30
O'Clock, Frank, eldest son OF Frank and Cathe
rine Miller, in the twenty-sixth year OF his
age.
Funeral will take place from his late resi-.
dence, No. 1925 Seventh street northwest,
Thursday, May 81, at $50 a. m. Requiem
mass at ST. Marys Church at 10 o. m. Rela-
tives and friends are Invited TO attend.
o'HARE.-on Monday, May %, at 1,l5 p.
M, Henrietta Josephine, twin daughHr OF
George A. and Mary Eva Hare, aged months
and days.
sMITH.-At her late residence, SOS Fourth
street northwest, May 20, at 4 :45 a. M, Mary
Harris, beloved wife OF Charles b. Smith, aged
20 years.
Friends are respectfully invited to attend
the funeral, on Thursday, the 31st instant, at
3 p. M, from st. Luke's Church.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-30
LOANS.

MONEY TO LOAN ON REAL ESTATE AT
4NA the lowest rates. Danenhower d Son, 1920
F ST. n. W. fstf
MONEY TO LOAN-I HAVE MONEY TO
VNl loan real estate, in sums of from 500 and
upward, al lowest rates of interest. Charges
W. I25-t
The Evening critic., 1883-05-30
wdNTEp-Stvuf,ons-temaie.

Advertisements OF three lines under the head OF
"situatons Wanted are inserted three times
Dnrr
The Evening critic., 1883-05-30
WAHTED-Heip-Femafe.

Advertisements OF Three lines under this head
Inserted three times for 25 cents.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-03-02
How to Use n Rifle.

One of the most important acquire
ments that the owner of gun can pos
sess is to know how to leave it alone.
Many expert mec ami have been en-
gagged n its construct on; CRANK can
spoil it in one operation. We have no
advice to oner regarding the choice of
gun. except that it be procured from
some manufacturer with an established
reputation. DO not expect to get a
good weapon for little or nothing.
Propositions to this effect, emanating
from irresponsible parties, may be
found in ilashy advertisements; but it is
always better to pay more for guns and
less Tor accident policies.
Do not cobble ' our gun. The men
who made it knew what they were
about, and thus have decided advan-
tage OF you. The worst foe of a pains
taking manufacturer is the half-hedged
amateur me hanic. who. spending halt
his time tampering with his gun and
most of the remainder in grumbling at
the resu t, never succeeds in making his
mark as sharp-shooter. If any i'm
portant changes or repairs are neces-
sary. have them made by a competent
mechan C. In the majority of cases
poor shooting is due to want of skill in
the alleged marksman; he either does
not know how to shoot, or can not man.
age gun or prepare ammunition prop
erly.
lis easier to prevent rust than TO re-
move it. 1t is also more important
After using. clean and oil your gun
carefully and repeat this operation the
succeeding day. Examine it carefully,
allow no dust to gather anywhere, and
do not neglect the working parts. A
gun should never be left against an out
side wall. nor in any other place where
it is exposed to dampness, nor in po-
sition that may have tendency to warp
the stock.
Safety is the most important requi-
site. 1t is better to shoot poorly or not
at all, than to cause or be the victim of
an accident No one intends to be care