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The Evening critic., 1884-01-25
ooRKHiLL AS A soApEeoAT.

Brewster, Acknowledgement, Tryiug
TO Unload All HIS Sins OF Omission
and Commission ON COrkhiirs
Head.
The Washington correspondent OF the Balti-
more Sun says: "The failure OF the President
to reappoint Colonel Corkhili as United States
Attorney for tho District OF Columbia will, It is
currently reported, be tho cause of . serious
estrangement between him and several gem
tlemen OF the highest official and social POSI-
tion, who made personal appeals In behalf OF
that gentleman. 1t is very rarely that any
one has had stronger backing than Colonel
Corkhill, and the Presidents own inclinations
were altogether In favor OF reappointing him.
The last person who called en- tho President
Ior Colonel Corkhill was General b. +.
Butler, who visited the White House
on Sunday night, and to whom the
President said that he had not, up to that
time, positively made up his mind, and that
until within two or three weeks he had never
thought OF any one else In connection with
tho of1lce but the then incumbent. 1t 10
asserted that the Attorney General made an
earnest, personal appeal to the President not
TO make the appointment; that TO do 30 would
be q direct reflection upon him as the head OF
the Department OF Justice, and tacit admis-
sion by the Executive that Mr.. Corkhill was
able and efficient enough TO have acted as
prosecutor in all criminal cases occurring In
his Jurisdiction, and the appolntmentor special
counsel In the Star-Route cases was, therefore,
unnecessary. These arguments, 1t Is under
stood, at the last moment determined
tho President TO order o new ap-
pointment, and he made n most
excellent choice in selecting Mr.. worthington,
who was more favorably recommended than
any Of the other outside applicant, for the
position, and who, IL Is conceded, is quite cap.
able OF meeting all Its requirements. But In
weIl-informed quarters there Ia no idea that
the Attorney-General will succeed In unload
ing upon Mr.. Corkhlll any part of the odium
incurred by certain OF his absolutely indefsnsi-
bic expenditures in the Star- II oute cases. To
tho contrary, developments are expected In a
comparatively short time which Will place
HIM In n more embarrassing position that can
now BIO imagined by the uniformed both as
regards the Star Route cases and with refer
epco TO other matters connected with the ad-
ministration OF Justice In the District OF 10
lumhia and alaawherep
The Evening critic., 1884-01-25
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

M. -. -
! WO hcn1ohors are lylng IN West W washington
,mnu,sd WIN cual Tor otner ports. foaring a
tt' ,,i was sent 70 belumgro Tor couple
~ , .uEs W nrtah VIC ice ana make channel,
WneIepy lIe vessels could escape. rho tugs
nhVeeccorulnely lott thht city and are expected
10 Dreak NO lco
The New York steamer r. O. Knieht IL
thought to be lying AT Qu0ntico. She T. IL Now
YORK rome days ego and has on board 4 heavy
cargo Tor merchans nero.
Mrs. d. Terpening, OF Seventh and . streets,
who was quilts sics IN tho earlier part Of tho
week, has recovered so as 10 be about.
Mr. JaInea Armstrong. OF No, 7O7 seventb
street, who died on Wednesday afternoon, or
coneumntton oftor a ionc tiinsaa ,yaa tvsia5
this afternoon. 10 waa nm old resident and
The Evening critic., 1884-01-25
WEST WASHINGTON.

pleasant leap year party was given last
evening at the residence OF Mr.. Thomas Green,
No. 1f01 Twenty-nlnth street. Among those
present were Misses Eleanor Darcy, Maggie
Gibbons, McKerichar, the Misses Perkins,
Caldwell, the Misses Graham, Fries, aud the
Misses Phillips, and Mesars. Durntn, Little
LannRhan, Llday, Leachman, Aitchson, Nc
Kerichnr, Baldwin, Soleau, Young, Payne,
Stevenson, Palmer and the Messrs. Graham.
Since the closing OF tho canal but little grain
has been received Mt this market. What there
Is, however, has n steady market. Corn has
Jumped In tho past ten days from 55 TO go
cents. Wheat sold on Change this morning
at S1.07@1.13.
The police OF the Third Precinct arc kept
very busy aiding the applicants who apply for
assistance. The number seeking RELIEF Is do
cidedly on the Increase.
SMOKE Seal OF Virginia.
The Evening critic., 1884-01-25
HOW HE GOT LEFT.
A Western Travellers Experience
with n NJ. Louis Scalper.


with n 81. Louis Scalper.
A Western traveller came into a railway Office
today and said:
~ bought a scalped ticket cheap In st. Louis
for Washington. That is to say, I thought
was getting 1t cheap; but, from the way things
look now, think am badly stuck"
"Whats the natter" asked the railway
ticket agent.
"why, you see, when bought my ticket tho
fellow said, Il Will have TO charge you full fare,
but will give you n drawback for 80 much on q
scalper IN Washington, who Will refund the
amountto you, the difference charge By the
eternal, / have been looking for that scalper
for these two days, and can't ind him. I
have been In every ecalpers ofIlce on the Ave-
nue. that could md and each ono says: Don't
know no such firm In st. Louis; can't cash 1t
for you,' 30 you SEQ how am fixed about this
mattor. am rather short this morning and
would like most confoundedly we'll 70 get the
cash for this drawback, as they call 1t, for
tell you II Is about TO DO Yeiy serious draw
back to me. lam In favor OF passing law to
break up this kind OF business, Just robbing q
man by apparently square dealings"
"Who is the check onf"
''Here IL is, read for yourself"
"What. that mans good for that amount; he
Will pay IT,
''He may be good" said tho rural traveller,
"but am afraid he Will never do me any
good"
Here the victimized stranger left to SEQ his
member Of Congress and the sights around the
Capitol.
The Evening critic., 1884-01-25
SERIOUS ACCIDENT,
Colonel N. w. Fitzgerald Accident
ally Shoots Himself Through the


The Jacksonville (Fla.) Times. Union OF Janu.
AIRY % says: "About 1 O'Clock last Saturday
afternoon, Colonel N. W. Fitzgerald, OF WASH
ington, met with quite q serious accident
while out hunting near q lake about two
miles from Fort Mason The facts are as fol-
lows; Colonel Fitzgerald went from Fort
Mason Saturday morning for the purpose OF
ahooting birds. ON reaching tho banks OF
q lake about two miles from town q bird now
up from the marsh. The Colonel cooked both
report OF the gun frightened up other birds
that were In the grass rear by and tho Colo
mel, who was standing on some roots, at
tempted to turn suddenly TO get another shot,
when he tipped and fell upon his back. In
falling the muzze OF tho gun was accidenuy
pulled, which discharged the cartridge In the
other barrel and tho entire load, including
the wade, passed through his foot about one
inch above where the toes Join on, breaking
two OF the bones and tearing the flesh badly.
IA man who was working In a Held near by
ran to the Colonel's assistance and rendered
him the use OF his horse, which was accepted,
and Notwithstanding that the wound was
bleeding profusely, he rodo into Fort Mason,
whore 1t was properly dressed, and he came on
10 this city, arriving here on the steamer City
II Jacksonville Sunday morning, and is now at
Mrs. Wards boarding house, under tho charge
OF DR.. Kenworihy, and is improving.
"Colonel Fitzgerald ia proprietor of tho
Washington World and the american farm and
HCRe, and also PRECEDENT OF the Palm Paper
Company. He Is the gentleman who came 10
this city last spring with view 10 establish
Ing pulp factory here, and says that the timo
is not far distant when the factory Will DO es-
tablished. He Is suffering considerable pain,
but otherwise the wound Is getting along as
well as could DO expected"
The Evening critic., 1884-01-25
THE LAUGH ON THE OTHER SIDE.
IL Was n Male Clerk Who Spelled is
"Sufferage."

81 have been roundly abused and ridlculed,"
said Miss Susan b. Anthony to CRITIC re.
porter to-day, "for allowing a female clerk OF
OF mino to send a letter In which woman's suf.
rected. There is n little secret history about
that letter that will be amusing TO those who
are laughing at me and my female clerk who
can not spell suffrage. Tho fact is that my
clerk made correct copy OF the letter, which
Iapproved, and which was then sent to a male
clerk, college graduate, TO make a large
number OF copies. Every copy which this gen.
still more startling a number OF members OF
Congress, IN replying 10 the letter, adopted the
samo unique orthography. This may turn
the laugh n little onto the other side" was
Miss Anthony's closing comment, and tho re-
porter thought so TOO.
The Evening critic., 1884-01-25
ADJUSTMENTS.
NATIONAL THEATRE.

NAllONAb IhEAAhE.
"prlnce Methusalem" was rendered by tho
McCaull Opera Company at the National rhea-
tire last night TO splendid house. II Is u de-
lightful opera and charmingly performed. To-
night II will be repeated.
FoRD's opEnA-HoUsE.
The critical audience at the opera-house last
evening was more than pleased by the admir-
able rendition OF the great comedy character,
Dundgtd1p by AIR. Lytton So.hern. The plece
will run through the remainder OF the week.
THE THEATRE coauQUE.
BY all odds the programme at the Comique
this week Is the finest for many seasons.
THE DIME MUSEUM.
An excellent show is given at tho Dime Mu-
scum, Pennsylvania avenue, near Eleyenth
street.
WRIGHT 1PCoY's DIME MUSEUM.
The popular resort, Ninth and ID streets, Is
open every afternoon and evening.
HEALTH.
DR.. Hale, OF Edinburgh, is attracting much
attention by his admirable lectures on
"Health" at Willard Hall.
MoHsIGNoR cAPEL.
This eminent prelate lectures atst Aloysius
Church Sunday afternoon.
The Evening critic., 1884-01-25
TEMPERANCE WORK.


Star of Hope lodge. No. I2, L. d. q. T..
Tho meeting last night at the Star Of Hope
Lodge was one of the most successful and on
thusiasic In the history of the lodge. 5eyon
new members were admitted by ballot, Ave OF
whom were initiated. Four valuable prizes
offered some time ago, were drawn by W. O. I.
Caldwell, W. II. johnson, s. H. johnson and
Thomas Hamilton. Tho chief templar thon
sold the first prize, beautiful cushion, ut
auction, the successful bidder presenting it to
Mrs. Il. Il. woodward, who responded happily.
The second was presented To Lodge Deputy
Lnnman and the third 10 Mise Barriere.
Tho lodge voted 10 give pound party for tho
benefit Of the poor, and supper for the bene-
fit OF the lodge treasury. Sister Brookfield was
appointed on the committee 10 confer with the
committee OF Congress on liquor legislation.
Remarks were made by Brother Potter, OF Min
song by ]. M, McAvoy, and duet by Jas. Love
less and Miss Locrafi, which was encored. Tho
officers OF tho lodge were attired IN new aud
elegant regalia, which have been recently
Durrhaaol.
The Evening critic., 1884-01-25
LOOK our FOR SQUALLS
when the Women Go for Rayner'
Gentn

When inc women 10 Tor Rnyner7S
Scalp.
Solicitor Rayners opinion concerning tho
propriety OF Issuing n license to female az
m0ster OF steamboat has been made public.
The conclusion reached is, as previously
stated, that there nro no legal, but many moral
ana social objections TO licensing women to
command vessels. The Solicitor takes the
high moral grounds that woman f. In danger
OF losing tho position that Bhe held as minis
toriDg angel and tho influence che has welded
In directing and reforming the lives OF mon.
lie believes that women engaging In msscu-
llno employ ments become a great social evil
and has n demoralizing tendency, and that IL
Is the duty OF men and OF tho Government to
discountenance tho idoa OF n female boat cap
tain no earnestly as they would protect against
the employment OF female oxocutloner.
Susan ID. Goes for Him Already.
Mics susan j. Anthony, tho weilknown
woman suffrage advocate, was seen I'm parlor
at the Riggs House this morning by CRITIC
reporter and asked for her views on 81
licitor Rayner'a remarkable oniclal decision rs
20 the proprieiy OF granting n license to a 10.
male steamboat captain.
at II tho old, old story" aaid Miss Anthony.
"Mr. hayner has favored us with tho same
twnddlc Of continent and nonsense which we
have been hearing for many years. hts argu-
ment II, briefly, that II Is u misfortune for
woman to'hnve to earn her living, and that IL
10 demOrnliziDg to hor and 10 society for her
10 enter Into any OF the active occupations OF
life MIR. RayDor believes that ladies' cannot
DO ladies and mt tho aamo time be
active, self-supportlng and independent. De.
fore he can establish his argument ho Will
have to assail tho character or q lady in this
city at present, tho wife OF a Congressman and
the leader OF fashionable circles OF society, and
popular, pleasant, cultivated lady, who has
voted and worked, served on O Jury, and held
out all night In tho tury-room rather than al
low herself TO be c0erced into an unjust ver-
diet. This lady has served In every capacity
filled by an ordinary man, and Is as modest
ana gentle and unobtrusive q lady as Solicitor
Rayner could find In n days search. The ar.
gument which he advances IL tho old ono
that permits women TO scrub tho floors
and wash the spittoons of Congress
without any detriment, but which declare
that II would demoralize her to occupy seat
In either House. The same reasoning allows
woman 10 cook for crew Of sailors, but Is hor.
rined IL she should want 10 command them;
permits girl TO sweep and clean lawyers
office, but cannot refrain from blushiug at the
improperly OF her venturing to study law In
The office. Mr.. Rayner's position is not n novel
one In any respect, and he will not md 1t n
tenable one."
The Evening critic., 1884-01-25
EAST WASHINGTON.

The following bakors of East Washington
have generously contributed yesterday and
to-day for the poor: John II. Miller, 30 loavos
OF bread o. W. Law, 90 loaves; Chris Engie,
20 loaves, and Robert W. Blair, % ioaves.
Charles Magruder, who was for years con-
nected with the Marine Hospital, ana was we'll
known In this section, being n momber OF
several organizations and generally esteemed,
died last night at his residence, No. 423 Fifth
street southeast. ..r
The work Of raising the Maynowor, which
eunk Off the navy-yard some time ago, goes on.
The monitors wyaudotto and Sauyers are on
gagged In tho work, which Is slow on account OF
the cold and ice.
The little daughter that came into tho world
yesterday TO rejoice the hearts OF Mr.. and Mira.
Joseph Rillius, OF Uniontown, died last night
and was buried to- day.
smoke Seal OF Virginia.
The Evening critic., 1884-01-25
A FIGHT FOR POSITION
AS Delegate 10 the Chicago Conven.
IiOn.

''There will be an active competition for the
selection of delegates to tho National Convon.
ton In Chicago and the struggle has begun al.
ready" said a wellyersed local politician to q
reporter. ''of course one delegate VIII be
white and the other colored, and half a-dozen
candidates OF both classes are In the Held"
"Who are the possible candidates2"
Sob Ingersol u. II, Warner, A. NJ. Clapp
and DR.. Adams are among the possibilities, as
are also Fred. Douglass Perry Carson, John Il.
Cook and ii. U, Quincy"
'What about Commissioner West?"
Gle very emphatically denies thathe wishes
TO represent the District ut the convention or
that he could be prevailed upon 10 do 3d."
III you were going to make guess, who
would you nameY
"BobIngersoll and John f. Cook"
The Evening critic., 1884-01-25
New and Benu,,ruI WORK. of Arr.

Miss T.. A, Lilley sends THE CRITIC q specl-
men OF an entirely new work In the artistic
way which sho Is now Introducing In this city,
1t Is a work which Is very fascinating aud has
met with great success In Boston, where the
discovery has been introduced. This entirely
new and beautiful process (patented by Miss
Annlo J.. Gorham, April 81, 1889, gives re-
suits equallng In appearance the finest spool
mems OF Limoges and Barbatine wares, and al
an expense not exceeding ono.fourth OF the
Barbatine and one-tonth OF the imported
goods. As no firing is required, the article "a
DO modelled and decorated can be completed nj
home. Ladies' especially are invited TO see
this beautiful work at Miss Lilley's rooms, No
DO1
The Evening critic., 1884-01-25

The Hon. Frederick Douglass was married
last evening ut q O'Clock, the bride being Miss
Helen NJ. Pitts, white lady OF thirty-lye
years, who is well.known In New York as a
woman's sufrragist and ar associate OF Mrs. Win
slow in the publication OF tho Alpha. Miss Pitts
has held n clerkship In Mr.. Douglass ONCE at
the City Hall and has received marked atten-
ton from him for more than year past,
The marriage service was performed by tho
Rev. DR., Grimke, at his parsonage, and was a
profound secret, the ceremony being witnessed
by only two persons.
The bride, who is handsome and attractive
In appearance, was dressed In garnet velvet
and SILK and tho groom wore full suit OF
black. After the ceremony the couple drove
TO the lady's residence, on Il street, and then
proceeded 10 Mr.. Douglass country house In
Uniontown.
Mr.. Douglass family as we'll as tho relatives
OF the bride are reported 10 have been taken
by surprise and to have had no intimatlon OF
the contemplated marriage
Mr.. Douglass came into his office earlier
than usual this morning, and was congratu.
lated on all sides. He did not seem TO be con-
fused over tho new state OF affairs, and gave
his attention 10 matters in his usual way, lie
did not remain a great while, howeysnsbut
soon departed, It Is prespnleds ~ reJoin the
bride. sssst
The Evening critic., 1884-01-25
Very Little Scarlet Fever

ut IL rumored that there is a great deal OF
East Washington" said a CRITIC reporter TO
DR.. Pool, OF the Health ONCE, this morning.
"That is not correct" replied the NJ. ID.
"rhere have been very few deaths from scarlet
fever, and we have no reason % believe that
there arc many cases. In fact tho measles
epidemic 10 over, tho scarlet fever Eases very
scarce, and the health OF tho city good. We
Will have a low death rate this month";
The Evening critic., 1884-01-25
FOR THE SAKE OF THE POOR.
The Pound Parties 10 DO Given Th,,
Evenlug.

This evening the pound parties at the Riggs
House and by the Meade Post, G. A. H., will be
given for the benefit OF the charitable move
ment. Anumber Of other entertainments are
yet TO BIO given. and there ia most urgent de-
mand for every EFFORT that can be made In this
direction.
Tho relief extended viii have to be decreased
10 the minimum, an It viii bo Impossible 10
continue even the smallest contributions un.
less the fund is Increased.
Cash Receipts for Charity Fund.
Mr.. l.. Whitney forwards the following state
ment to-day: Already reported, $d,3ld.d 40;
Friends 81, Department OF Interior, Geological
Survey of1ice, $50, Morell Marean $40, Il. e.
White $25, j. w. Pilling SO, Miss O. j. Pile IS,
Elizabeth D. jackson S25, Mrs. Susan L. Hall
$25 Miss Mary f. Jackson 500, W. ID. jackson
800, cash per Lieutenant Botelor Soc, r. ",
Dunn 81, cash CD 81, John :: Amy $40, d. W.
Middleton $40, cash (E.) S25, Woodward &
Lothrop S25, Wordep So ofico OF Secretary of
War $40, onlce OF Paymaster, General S11 OF.
fee or Chief OF Ordnance S23.75, Bureau of
Military Justice $3.50, War Records ofllce
$3.50, Commlssary- Generals ofilco $1I,
QuartermBster. Generals office S20.25, NJ. W.
Beverldge Sl5; total, $t,73l.00.
The Evening critic., 1884-01-25
PERTINENT PARAGRAPHS.

The gas-lamps will be ightcdnsae's5.50
p. no, and extinguishpntt ;aanRan.
AN exchange say s.1an's average life
4 n,x 80 yiS,% vc a''ltS Cough syrup VIII
THIrffiends of Henry Sisson, the one
legged man whom the public viii recognize as
having for years sold newspapers In the north.
ern section OF the city, arc about TO establish
him In business In tho Northern Market.
SMOKE Seal OF Virginia.
The Evening critic., 1884-01-25
Cash Receipts for Charity Fund.
NATIONAL BOARD OF TRADE.
what Was Done at To.day's Session

What Was Done at TO-dny's Session.
At to'dBy's session OF the National Board OF
Trade convention the Interstate commerce
propositions were discussed and u resolution
adopted recommending The establishment Of a
National board OF railroad commissions with
executive and supervising powers TO study the
transportation problem and see that the laws
relating thereto are obeyed.
Resolutions Affirming the recommendations
OF last years convention, fayoring postal tele-
graph and telephone system, wero unani-
mously adopted,
The Evening critic., 1884-01-25
And The Pines will Make Music.

Professor Charles Sparks will manipulate
the pipes OF the grand organ on sunday next
In the Metropolitan Methodist Church on tue
occasion OF the jubilee, held because the odi
flee is free OF debt. Tho wellknown skill OF
this rising young organist give promise OF a
rare musical treat 70 all who may attend
Bishop simpson win oflclate In the pulpit.
The Evening critic., 1884-01-25
Tne a.8s BOND pIntos.

Tho District Commissioners have proposed
that Secretary Chandler BIO asked for permits
sion to have the metal plates from which the
District 3-05 bonds, 3 per cont. special i'm.
provement bonds and sewer certificates wero
printed melted and destroyed at tho navy.
yard In the presence OF q committee.
The Evening critic., 1884-01-25
DIED.

ARMsTRoNG.-On Wednesday, January 30,
1884, at 1915 p. M, after q painful illness,
Jonathan w. Armstrong, In the CID year OF his
age.
DEHRENS.-on January %, 1884, at 1906
p. M, Elenora Christina, daughter OF Lewis
and Mary Behrens, aged 10 years, months
and 90 days.
Funeral will take place from her parents
residence, No. 1924 Sixth street northwest, on
Sunday, Jannary27, at o'clock p. m. Friends
and relatives Of tho family are respectfully In
vited TO attend.
OnANEY.--on January "a, 1881, at a M,
OF pneumonia, While Reese, only son OF A. w.
aud Rosa L. CLANCY, aged year, 10 months
and IL days.
GIBsoN.-on January %, 1891, after long
and painful illness, William Gibson, In the
7Oth year OF his age, a native OF Northumber.
land, England, but for the last thirty-one years
resident or Georgetown DC.
wILsoN.-on Thursday, the 2ith day OF
January, 1884, at a. M. OF pneumonia,
Selma d., second daughter OF DR.. Lawrence
and Mary l.. Wilson, aged years, O months
and II days.
WILsoN.-on January ~, 1884, at O'Clock
q. m, Ophelia Costello, the youngest daughter
OF John NJ. and Nannio Wilson, aged years,
2months and u days.
KEARNEY,-on January "a, 1884, at Q 80
o'clock y. M, Lawrence, beloved husband OF
Sarah o. Kearney, In the 77th year OF his age. =
The Evening critic., 1884-01-25
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BYE. coLDwELE, .n,,,o,..,
ThusTEES' SALE OF VALUABLE PROP
Eh1Y IN GEORGETOWN, d. Q.
BY virtue OF certain deed of trust bearing date
on the 2hth day OF July, a. ID. 1873 and duly re-
corded In ber No. SOC, folio 107 ct Beq one of tho
land records Of the District Of Counibia we will
sell ut public auction ia front OF the premises =
on Monday. the 2sh dav of January, A. ID. Stsf
lssi ~ s.9O o'clock b M the following-de- sslss
scrbed renl estate situate In the city or George.
town, District OF Columbia TO witt
Allthnt certain piece or parcel 'Ofground known
hnd distDRuishcd rs, and being iOu numbered two
hundred and sixteen (2lGl in Beatty 4 Hawkins
ADDITION TO Georgetown fronting on the south
side Of eis u street, between Frederick aud Mar.
ket streets, seventy 600 feet by depth of one
hundred and fifty u50), together with the Inn
provements, etc.
Terms ofeale: one.tbird cash, balance In three
equal payments in 9. IL and is months, nHd Sc
cured by deed OF trust on the property sold nj
csth at option of purchaser One hundred dollars
deposit at time Of sale aud all conveynncinv and
recording AZ the cost of purchaser. Terms TO be
complied With within seven days from day Of sale,
otherwise !he trnsiees reserve the right 20 resell
the property o. the cost and risk OF defaultinR
purchnsey after heven days advertisement.
II. n. WARMER,
JNO. JOY EDISON,
jnl1eod Trustees.
The Evening critic., 1884-01-25
MONEY TO LOAN.


MONEY TO LOAN ON REAL ESTATE IN
WI large and small amounts.
Promptattention. -
ja5-lm y Il. II, WARNER.
MO CURE NO PAY.-WHITEHURST'5 CE-
IN dar Balsam Is warranted to cure Coughs,
Colds, Group, Throat and Lung DiaoAses etc. Six
drops dose Try It, If not satisfied return the
empty bottle andget your money back. sold by
druggists Price 25c. w. S. Thompson, 703 10th st.
nissan