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The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-08-15

IF all that the New Yoik Times says of
the horrors of the Greedy Expedition is
true, and more, too, what of it? In the
annals of the world, in the history of all tho
ages past can there be an instance pointed
out where men were reduced to such terri-
BILE straits as were the remnant of the
Greedy Expedition, that they did not resort
to ghoulish means to satisfy the awful
cravings Of the human stomach for some.
thing to feed on besides itself? Holy Writ
declares that Skin for sSin-yea, all that
n man hath will he give for his life," and
that is just as true now as 1t was when first
written by the pen of inspiration. Starva-
tion produces delirium that in q meas
ure dothroncs the reason OF the strongest
men and reduces them to the level of tho
brute. This has been the invariable result
whenever and wherever men have becn re-
duced, by shipwreck or otherwise to tho
sad and awful necessity of choosing be-
tween cannibalism and an awful hell-tor-
turing, lingering death by starvation. Aud
Is 1t reasonable to expect or believe that
Greely's men were SO superior to other men;
that they were men of such exceptionally
heroic Fundamentally and physically
that they could rise superior to fate that
has always been irresistible to men in the
past? No one believes this or has any
reason to believe IL.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-08-15

AMONG Pucks late cartoons is one that
should drive every selfrespecting Irish
American-every son of the Emerald Isle
who loves the old sod--away from the
support of Cleveland and the Democratic
party. The cartoon in question represents
an Irishman, who is loaded up with dyna.
mite and implements of murder, who is
elling his vote to Blaine for drink of
whisky, which is being poured down his
throat from an old demiiohn.
Inc idea the cartoon tries to set forth is
that those Irishmen who have declared for
Blaine were induced TO do so by bargain
and sale--the Irish Americans selling their
votes for drinks of whisky. This insinua.
tion is an insult to every man in the Union
with Irish blood in his veins. The fidelity
Of tho Irish to the Democratic party in days
gone by should have shielded them from
this insult, for it is false in theory and false
in fact.
Nor is this cartoon the only one that has
been flung in the face Of our Irish-born
citizens. Nearly every issue OF Pack and OF
Hdrper's Weekly, also, contains cartoons
that are an insult to the whole race, for
they picture the Irishman as but little
above the brutes that perish. II the Irish
never had cause to leave the Democratic
party before, they can find ample reasons
for doing SO in every issue of Pack and the
Weekly since the nomination Of Cleveland.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-08-15
A PLACE FOR A PARK.
what Citizen of the Northwestern
Section Suggests.

"Now, isn't that fine site for park }"
demanded citizen living in the north
western part of the city, pointing to the
vacant square bounded by Sixteenth aud
Seventeenth and r and S streets. II was
formerly the old ball grounds.
There's no park anywhere near this
section Of the city, he continued. This
section is growing, too, lots of people com
ing out here, and yet there's no park, res
ervaton or clcle where they can resort on
an evening as the people can in almost
every other part of the city. There's Iowa
Circle away down at Thirteenth aud p
streets. There's Dupont Circle up ut
Twentieth and p streets, but north of either
one of them there's no circle or park. Peo-
pie living out near the Boundary, to get
sight of a fountain aud flowers, must go
away down to p street. But here is a square
that doesn't have Il single house on IL. 1t
could be bought reasonably cheap now. 1t
can never be bought as cheap at any other
time. 1t has to be improved, of course.
Laid out as park, it would be just what
we need out here very much. There are
too many parks near one another further
down in the city. They are but few
squares apart But out here we have to go
half or three-quarters of mile to find one.
Let us have park"
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-08-15

the Chair Of State of the grandest republic
this earth has ever seen.
Now, contrast Mr.. Blaine's action with
that of Mr.. Cleveland. Why did he not
meet his case in tho Same wayP Why did
he not bring suit against the Buffalo Tete-
gram and the Cincinnati Enquirer, tho pa
pers that first gave the shameful Halpin
story to tho public? As soon as Mr.. Blaine
saw tho accusation against him ho telc-
graphed to his friend to bring suit, and put
the slandoror Of the Sentinel in the public
pillory II ho could not prove his charges 20
bo true. Why did not Mr.. Cleveland do
likewisoP That is tho question the people
arc asking each other, and will continue to
ask. If Mr.. Cleveland Is innocent, let him
take his tTaducers into court, as Mr.. Blaine
is doing, and lot the people have the facts,
and all the facts. That is the manly way
to meet such things, and Mr.. Blaine will be
applauded by every honest man for taking
course so open and so decisive.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-08-15

A BUFFALO correspondent of the New
York Tribune says it is charged in that city
that when Grover Cleveland was drafted
during the war-he never volunteered, re-
member-he put in a substitute, a fellow
from the Erie County Workhouse gang. At
that time the City Attorney of Buffalo had
the power of remitting the sentences of
workhouse criminals. Grover Cleveland
was then assistant city attorney, and it is
charged in Buffalo that he used the influ-
ence that position gave him to secure a
cheap nubstitute when he was drafted. If
this is true Cleveland was guilty of Offer
ing burning insult to every honest, de-
cent and respectable man who wore the
blue, and every ex-soldior now living
ought to resent the insult at the polls.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-08-15
MIR. blaine ana ma slanderers.

The promptness with which Mr.. Blaine
has met the issue presented to him by the
llanders-cruel and Infamous, and
infamously cruel TO all concerned
Will excite tho admiration aud win the ap.
plause OF his political foes, while 1T will in
cite his friends-personal and political to
such pitch Of enthusiasm as will carry
him high over tho heads OF his assailauts,
and place him unsmirched and unsullled in
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-08-15


Democratic journals arc naturally begin,
ming 10 abuse General Butler with great vlgor
and many adJoctives, "He has sold outs" Whe
is going u help Blaine;" "he ls n traitor TO the
party" "the greatest political prostitute /
ever heard Of" son tho whole has no innu-
pecially the rapturons conclusion that he has
no influence. Tho Tribune is not In General
Butler's confidence, but II Is fair 10 suppose
mat ne thinks tho Democratic party has lived
long enough and ne ought TO know, TOR he was
"a consI lcuous Democratic leader when many
OF those who are painting him as black as tho
acc OF spades were old Wings, or Know Moth
ings, or kepublicans-or unborn. -aaJa
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-08-15

Iris a remarkable fact that careful
search through the columns Of tho three
most prominent dailies published in Buff
falo during the war failed to bring to light
one instance in which Grover Cleveland
was found to be aiding in raising troops or
money for soldiers families, or for the san
itary or Christian commissions, or in any
way aiding our Government in saving
itself from destruction. Such a barren re-
cord shows conclusively that in that terrible
crisis Grover Cleveland's sympathies wero
not enlisted actively on the side fthe Union
in any way.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-08-15
THE GOOD TEMPLARs.
Third Quarterly Session of the
Grand Lodge.

The Grand Lodge of Good Templars met
in third quarterly session at Riggles' Hall,
corner of Nineteenth and Pennsylvania
avenue, last night, and was very largely
attended. Mr.. A. Kalstrom, G. w. CT,
presided.
The Grand Lodge degree was conferred
upon thirteen applicants
Reports were made by the grand officers,
which showed the order to be in most
prosperous condition. The report Of tho
grand secretary gives total membership in
this District Of Jag.
Money was appropriated aud placed at
the disposal Of the G. w. g. t. to DO used to
prevent the issue Of licenses next October.
After the transaction OF local business OF
great importance to the order the Grand
Lodge adjourned until The annual session
in November. o
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-08-15
County.
Herr EisendecRer Feels Bismarc.s's
Anger.

Tbe new German Minister. Herr Won Al
vensleven, will arrive IN Washington about
one month hence. He is about 90 years OF age,
here. He has since risen to the rank OF
Minister Plenipotentiary. He last represented
his government at the Netherlands. His pre-
decessor Herr Elsendecker, was recalled IN
OF the Lasker resolution by Bismarck last
spring. Ho has been reduced In rank, aud
sent 10 the Insignificant llttle court OF Wells.
baden. IL is safe TO say that he VIII never be
prominent In German diplomatic circles again
ae long as Dlsmarek lives.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-08-15

A MAN out in Ohio the other morning
while putting on his trousers, was Mortified
to sec snake dart his head out of one of
the pockets and hiss at him. Ohio men al
ways were contrary-other men have 'om
In their boots.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-08-15

~ Y. Mail and Express.
II argues most desperate condition when
even sensational paper strives 10 sell a few
extra copies by horrible statements and ru-
mors as to cannibalistic practices by the men
OF the dreely Expedition, which appears 10 pe
not utterly false.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-08-15
Irisls COMMUNICATION,

Rts0'red, O. That we indorse and encourage
the work of the promoters OF Ireh coloniza-
tion In their efficient efforts TO provide homes
In tho United States for Irish Immigrants
who would otherwise be compelled To toll
without hope OF competence In the larger
cities.
Rosoirtd Z. That the gratitude OF the Irish
race Is due in particular manner to the ex-
ecutivo OF the league, Alexander Sullivan, for
his unselfsh devotion 20 tho cause of Ireland,
and that In his course he has shown consum-
mate skill and exalted patriotism. We also
express our c0mmendation OF the conduct in
office or the Rev. Charles O'Rlelly, ID. D.,
treasurer; the Rev. Mr.. Oonaty, treasurer OF
the parnell fund, and the other officers OF the
organization.
ReS0iUtd, 8. That the death OF the Rev. Law.
renee Walsh gives us occasion to record our
high esteem for his marked fidelity during
the years Of his service as an official OF the
Land League, and causes us to lament In
him the loss OF sterling patriot, whose
voice never fultered In denouncing English
misrule, and whose life was spent Ia al.
vocating the cause OF Irish National Inde-
nenuelCe.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-08-15

Mr.. BLAINE writes; "I am suro that
honorable Democrats, alike with honorable
Republicans,will justify me in defending the
honor OF my family, IL need be with my
life" AS usual Mr.. Blaine is right.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-08-15

JUST at present Jay Hubbell heads the Civil
Service Reform movement In Michigan, but
Senator Congerls forging towards tho front at
rapid paco.-I0a.
Carl Schurz, George William Curtis and
"Soven-mule' Barnum head the Civil.Ser-
vice Reform movement in the Democratic
party as spike team, with "seven Mule"
in the lead.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-08-15

GENERAL HAzEN has received authority
from the Secretary of War to hoist cold
wavo flags. Everybody knows that these
are cold days for General Hazen without
his advertising it by running up bunting.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-08-15

MIssRs, JAY GOULD, s. b. Elklns, Chairman
Jones and Eugene Hale is such an anti.
monopoly quartet as Mr.. Blaine can't help
being proud of.-P0St.
"Seven.mule' Barnum, "Cypher-alley'
Tilden, "standard-oil' Payne aud Canal
wrecker' German is another quartet that
Mr.. Cleveland could be proud of If paternal
joys did not overpower all other feelings
with him,
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-08-15

FROM the looks of things now It is hard
to tell whether IL is Cleveland Democratic
party or Butler Democratic party, or
which is the largest Democratic party.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-08-15

A GOOD Cleveland campaign song would
be, mo and my Maria Ann"
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-08-15
REAL ESTATE.

The following transfers OF real estate were
flled for record August 15 with the Recorder OF
Deeds, as reported exclusively TO THE CRITIC
by j. Il. olmstead 1f10 New York avenues:
M street, south side, between Sixteenth aud
seventeenth streets northwest, square 1S3,
sublots ii and Is, 53xl32, George s. Parker
TO Charles II. Wood; $4,000.
. Eleventh street east, 81 II. 'front.' corner N
street south, 46l5 II. front, square OFT, part OF
lot l, John Ii. Gates to John N. Gates: NOM
inGl.
Tenth street, east side, between NJ and N
streets northwest, square 30S, part OF lot IL,
nitz; 81 800.
X street north, 90 It. front, corner Fifth
street east " II. front, square S06, part OF lot
/, Anna NJ. Farley to Michael Deirny; 1882
First street, east side, between aud q
streets southwest, square 035, part of lot 8,
north 20x15O, John Burns TO rhos. j. Fisher;
salts.
First street, east side, between aud O
streets southwest, square 635, lot @, 6Sx232,
VIM. d. Kibbey to Thos. j. Fisher; $4,000.
First street, east side, between b aud
streets southwest, square 635, part OF lot IS,
north 20x1 100, Francis A. Catcher, trustee, 70
Thomas j. Fisher $4,000.
First street, east side, between d and O
streets southwest, square 635, part of lot s.,
Fisher; s3,071.
streets southwest, square 035, lot %, So II. by
$4,100.
b Bstreet, south side, between Delaware ave-
nueand First street southwest, square 635,
lot i, 60 IT, front, Samuel Webb TO Thomas j..
Fisherj $4,000.
County.
Chichester-SubIots so aud SO, j. william.
sons, trustee, subdivision, Annie NJ. Bailey to
Daniel Murray; $50.
Mt. pleasant--Lot -, block 8, Todd &
Browns subdivision, Carrie L. Knox TO Henry
II. Jackson; S702.
Tekoma Park-Lot l, block 2, subdivision OF
Grammer Farm, Benjamin +. Gilbert TO Bstsey
n dudley 4EOn
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-08-15
MIR. O'Brien Congratulated.

Res0lUed, 4. That we congratulate william
o'Brlen, OF United ireland, upon the victory
obtained by him In his struggle against
immortality, tho abomination OF which is q
consistent outcome OF English misrule In
Ireland, and we commend him for tearing the
mask from castle ollcallsm in bringing its
bideous practices under the execratton OF
mankind, Notwithstanding government resist
ance.
ReS0irtd, 3. That we note with approval the
revival OF the study OF the irish language as
one OF the elements In the general progress OF
the race, and encourage the efforts OF those
engaged In Its cultivation.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-08-15
RO0D HHn cnAI.
EDUCATIONAL.

VISITING OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES on An.
" vhnced pupils taught by Miss Alice M Rob.
lnsoni termH moderate. Apply at 1872 Mass ave,
n. W.; the very best references can be given y
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-08-15
A Complete NATIONAL Life.

TO this ond we arc firmly purposod to direct
all our Efforts to tho creation In ireland OF q
complete national life, and the development OF
people self-sustaining and prosperous, not
merely by the reduction of rents, nor a change
from Idle proprietors to working proprietors,
but also by tho revival OF Irish manufactures,
to the exclusion OF English goods, and the pro-
motion OF an economic and civil life by the de-
velopment of sincere, noble and effectual
cohesion OF all her people for the common
welfare.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-08-15
Friday, August is, 1884.

,Es.teyea et the Rostones On Wa,nfnOton o,'eeo'
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-08-15
Opposition 10 Land Monopoly.

RtSofred, 3. That we record with satisfaction
that tho opposition Of this league TO laud-
grabbing in America by nonresident aliens
has been, by tho efforts OF our executive
adopted as the doctrine OF tho American peo-
pie In their political platform, and we rec c)m-
mend that the efforts Of this league to end
this evil do not cease until a complete remedy
De enacted into the laws OF the land.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-08-15

SPENoERIAN. BUSINESS COLLEGE, COR.
~ YIN and ID ats. n. W. Established 1854, De-
cuples beautiful, commodlous halls, parlors and
siinssIooms IN Lincoln Hall Building. This In
bututlon, inc result OF twenty yenrs gro With ia
complete IN Its arrangements for training sons
ana ada oaughteis. men and women, for reai life.
belIsupport. usefulness and honorable independ-
ence full corps OF able. experienced, practical
tsachers Regular day and evening sessions re.
bumtu MONDAY, Sept. 1, at a. m. aud O o. m.
seholarship for one year from date OF entrance
%egooa % ioi Gay or evening sessonB), ESQ; per
night, co. College onice open for arrangeniet,ts
Mond,ny August 25 and thereafter. Students are
Ieglstered, equipped and assigned to seats la the
order In which They complete nrranrenerts
Handsome illustrated circular with full lnforma.
any address or given upon application to W
HENRY G. SPENCER, Principal.
SARA A, SPENCER, Vice-Principai. aui2
EvENINo GLASSES ............t5 A MONTH.
10 10; ApIitnmetic, pdc, Bo2kkeeplng, English Gram
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-08-15

Now, therefore, in view OF these facts, be
it
ResOiOed, L. That tho Irish National League
OF America hereby expresses Its unqualified
approval OF tho course pursued during the
past year by Charles Stewart Parnell and tho
Irish parliamentary party under his leader
ship, and pledges itself to support them by
every moral and material aid In the contest
which they are waging against landlordism
and on behalf OF Irish national Independence,
and TO this end we commend the parliament
tary fund recently opened by our executive for
such purposes to the generosity which charac.
terizes our countrymen.
Resolred, .. That we congratulate tho Irish
National League OF America on Its success in
stemming the tide OF the forced emigration OF
the artifclally impoverished, and I'm causing
the United States Government to compel Eng
land to take back those whose poverty Is the
direct result OF her mlsgoyernment,
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-08-15

EVENING GLASSES ............y5 A MONTH
~ Arithmetic, bookkeeping, English Gram
mar, Penmnnship, l.. s. History, GEOGRAPHY
Spelling 5. w. Flynn, A. NJ, =, w. cor. 9Th and
IA stb n W, ivl-tf
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-08-15
THE IRISH NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Adoption ora Spirited Platform and
AdIOnrnmant HIne Die.


The second annual session Of tho Irish
National League adjourned sine die yoster-
day. Mr.. Alexander Sullivan declined
reelection as president, and Patrick Egan,
tho former treasurer of the Land League in
Ireland, was chosen by acclamation aud
amid storm Of cheers. Neill o'Brien, of
Missouri, Thomas Doherty, Of Boston, aud
Maurice f. Wilhare, of Philadelphia, were
chosen vico-prosidents. Rev. Charles
O'Reilly was reelected treasurer and Rev.
Roger Walsh was reelected secretary.
The following platform was adopted:
The representatives OF the Irish National
League OF America, In convention assembled,
anirmlng the principles adopted at the Phila'
uelphia convention, congratulate the people
OF ireland and their able leader, Charles
stewart Parnell, on the heroic efforts and un.
firing zeal which have 80 slgnally marked the
history a the past year, abounding In evi.
dences OF gratifying progress In placing the
people ofireland on higher plane aud secur.
ing Tor them and their natural rights moro
adequate confederation from tho Intelligence
OF mankind. Wo renew tho protest, which for
seven centuries has been uttered with every
heatt-throb OF our race, against the cruel and
unjust usurpation OF power by n government
alien to our people IN all that distinguishes
one nationality from another, and we pledge
our moral and material support to every legt-
innate means for re-establishing tho God
given rights OF tho people OF Ireland TO the
possession and government OF their native
land.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-08-15

nRAWING AND PAINTING TAUGHT BY
- Mls9 Kate Robinson; terms moderator best
references given. Apply at 1872 Mass. ave. n. W.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-08-15
DRY GOODS

This will be q rare chance TO obtain nrstolAsS
goods at wholesale prices We have many odds
and ends OF goods that we shall sell at one-half
their value.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1884-11-19

ieres's ga-e. - that all BAY know yea ard vca
nsast nct ~ eHshci catSide yce- hcese
4 l fvrefa yca % touch anything yea wish %
buy anywhere, exeePs with stiek - let pecpfs
knew what yce want.
s I forbia VOC ~ eotsE any irn cr anv other
hc1Se e. bay vine What i given VOC. vcp ear
have Pui u ye9s barrel
: cor1riiuG VOC not - answer any che cees-
tscrins you BY tie way eslesS yca have SIS. seel,
shas ycn are NOT on the sfH2sar1 sals OF hira 50
that 20 kartn nlay csule to hiaa. Moreover yoa
are not - - 5v1n nSzroW streets whers you
might hrrsh against anycne.
;. ccrirnand ycc. shccld yo1 ee obliged 10
shere else not - tc1ch the Rulings. Or stiles ard
sach hks, Ealsss voc have srs- PCT On yor- gloves
9. l fcreid yea 10 tocce infants Or chfaren
whoever they may ee;cC ever 30 give presents 70
then or asycns else.
Il. I ccmrsa1d yea net t. eas Or drink with any
one except lepers. And remember that when vce
die yoe VII Be b1-ie1 II yocr cWr hcGse urless VOa
cbtain perniisssc. Beforehand - Be b1=sed N the
saarch-
We must remember that these Command
nenss were o5syoa, and then We may turn
b cur own lax methods, our pretended.
isolation. our scenes at the poreh 81 Ia
ka2Sc. the letters trum the KING asking
extension Of time for Acknowledged lepers
30 remain az their homes. the orders Of the
President OF the Bo5rd OF Health. and we
can understand why Europe succeeded.
why Cyprus Is succeeding in stamping out
the disease. and also why we Do not.