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The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-02-04
EAST WASHINGTON.

NAvY-YARD OFFIcIALs.-"I am out of
all patience with some of the Navy-Yard
officials" said mechanic to THE CRITIC
reporter day.
whats the trouble now ~ asked the re-
porter.
been applied to the already underpaid labor
ers in the Steam Engineering Department,
and their wages cut down to Sl.26 per
day.
"Who is responsible for this state of
affairs ?"
Nobody, of course. The civil head of
that department says he is not, and the
officers say the same. Secretary Chandler,
who is friend of the workingman, will be
appealed to to right the wrongs of these
oppressed men,"
The CARELESS BICYCLTsT.-The careless
bicycle rider was on the highways again
yesterday. He appeared this time in the
person offs young man named G. w. Myers,
who ran over and seriously injured Mrs,
Margaret Van Ness. The injured lady was
taken to her home at No. 123 G street
southeast by officer Wilson, and DIR. Damn
summoned. The doctor reports Mrs. Van
Ness as rather badly injured
DIR. ANDREWS RETURN.--Rev. G.. ID.
Andrews, the beloved pastor of Christ
Church, is expected to return home from
Florida in a few days.
PUBLIC INsTA LLATION. - Perseverance,
Lodge Of Good Templars held public in.
stallation ofoilicers and an entertainment at
Washington Hall last evening, A we'll
selected programme was rendered by good
local talent. The following officers were
installed by Grand Worthy Chief Templar
Caldwell Worthy chief templar, Mr.. II.
Hudson worthy ioe.templar, Miss Sadie
Hem recording secretary, Mr.. NJ. T..
Drew financial secretary, Miss R. Il. Hub
bard treasurer, Mr.. j. o. Hall marshal,
Mr.. S, Henry right hand supporter, Miss
Phillips left hand supporter, Miss An
drews chaplain, Mr.. X. NJ. Green deputy
marshal, Miss Dunn assistant recording
secretary Miss Katie II. Wood inside
guardian Miss Doane outside guardian
Mr.. Adam Gels,
MEMBER or THE CHAGN-GANG KILLED.
An accident which resulted fatally 70 a
member Of the chain-gang yesterday oe-
Cured yesterday afternoon while they
were engaged in grading Pennsylvania ave-
nue. near Fourteenth street east. The bank
under which they were digging fell, and all
escaped except an old German named
August Helves, 81 years old, who was
caught in the falling debris and killed,
Salvation OIL will euro your lame back,
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-02-04

TIE report from Pittsburgh that decla-
ration of war by the working classes upon
the capitalists is imminent, suggests ter
rible state Of affairs. Socialists, anarchists,
dynamiters, and other interesting classes of
agitators are said to bo gathering, arming
and preparing for riot and destruction OF
lives and property with a view to adjust
ing the relations between labor and capital
That any good can come from such move
ment no sane person can expect or hope
There are in great community enough
fanatics, desperadoes and malcontents to
make such movement possible in times OF
depression and agitation, but all the In
Auenco of decency, morality and public
opinion should discountenance and dis
courage the resentment which prompts the
unfortunate and oppressed to try illegal
and violent means TO secure what eau only
be accomplished by gradual advancement
and enlightenment.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-02-04
SOUTH WASHINGTON,

HowARD's Row.-Sanitary Inspector
Dickson, of tho Health Office, yesterday
afternoon made an important report to tho
Health officer on tho condition of "HOw-
ards Row" q large row Of frame tenement
houses in South Washington, Just below tho
Capitol. He reports that the promises are
in a filthy condition and not flt for human
occupancy He states that last Friday
woman gave birth to child in ono Of tho
rooms and received no medical assistance
until Monday.
A CHILDREN's MAsQUERADE.--A chill
dfen's masquerade party was given at the
residence Of MIR. and Mrs. John Williams,
No. 523 Four-and-a- half street southwest,
last evening In honor Of the sixth birthday
of their daughter, Miss Edna. Invitations
had been issued to all her playmates, aud
ii was not long aftor dark that the capacious
parlor was fairly alive with tho Juvenile
masquers. The little hostess received
her guests with the greatest uTbanity. A
table in the dining-room, which was over
loaded with good things" induced tho
little ones TO remove the masks from
their faces, revealing laughing eyes aud
pretty faces beaming with felicity. Aftor
partakiDg freely Of the ice cream, cako,
candy and fruits, the little ones repaired
once again TO the parlor, where social games
and storytelling were INDUCED in until
their little eyes began to blink. There was
nothing lacking on the part Of older folks
to make the occasion most enjoyable one
Miss Edna was also the recipient Of some
very pretty presents. Among those present
en- masque were:
Edna Williams, Flower Girl; Rlla Rspettl,
Morning STAR Lotta Lamb, Red Riding Hood; ;
Hannah Chappell, Bride; Grace Miller, Topsy
Enle Armstrong, Peasant Girl Bertie Fell
heimer, Fortune Teller; Mary Miller, Baby;
EunpnS FuCitt. Ouaaus Rnhia Hirnh. GoufIg.
mani Charlie Lamb, Sleighing Costume; John
Repetti, clown; John Fugitt, Topsy George
Lamb, Dude; Charles chappell, DANDY; phen.
Goddess OF Liberty.
A CoLoRED BEAT.-William Corbiu, q
negro, about feet tall, with head like
a giraffe, was arrested by Officer Williams
yesterday afternoon on suspicion of a charge,
which, If proven, should cause him to suf-
fer the full extent Of the law. A number
Of captains Of the boats frozen in the ice
down the river reside in this section of the
city and arc unable to get home. negro
tallying precisely with the description of
Corbin has called at the houses Of these
captains with the story that he was deck
hand on board ono Of the vessels, and that
tho captain had sent him up to get some
clothing and bedding that the captain and
crew were suffering from the cold Tho
scheme was good one, and, of course, the
unsuspecting wives ofthe captains gave the
negro all the clothing and necessaries in the
house. In the past two weeks the home of
most every boatman who Is down the river
has been visited by this negro and fleeced
out of clothing, bedding, and In a few cases,
money The arrest is good one, aud the
officer hopes that he has got tho right
party, as he has been on the lookout for
some time. CoIbin was seut to court this
morning.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-02-04

The Equitable will hold its 9th meeting
for making monthly payments aud nd
yances tonight at Narinis Hall, The sec
retaTy's report for the month ending jan
nary % shows the net accumulation Of nay
ments on stock now held by shareholders
has increased TO Sii5,555.57. This amount
is all advanced to members who are buying
and payng for property. The receints and
disbursements for November, December and
January, the first quarter Cthis fiscal year,
were $l31 ,l05.26. The increase OF assets
and large transactions make favorable
showing, Thomas Somerville, president;
John JOY Edison, secretary Ol7 Il street
northVpst
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-02-04
Wednesday, February 4, 1885
To-NIGHT,s ENTERTAINMENTS,

GRAND oPERA.HousE.-Mr. Henry Irving,
Allss Ellen Terry and company In 'King
CbarlesI.' Matinee Saturday.
FoRD's OPERA.HoUsE.-Carrie Swain In
Little Joker" Matinees Wednesday and
saturday,
NATIONAL THEATRE.--F Fannie Davenport In
"Fedora." Matinee Saturday.
HERzoo's MUsEuM.-Jeunle Ualef In "Littlo
Munets." Matlnees daily.
THEATRE CoNuouE.--Britlsh Burles1ue ana
Specially Company. Matinoes Thursday aud
Saturday.
DIME MusEuM.--J. II. Keane In "lIrsIPart.
lngton," Matlnees daily.
MASONIC TEMPLE Mesmerlc exhibition by
Professor CARPENTER,
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-02-04

THE Senate Committee has been in
structed to report bill providing for tho
purchase of THE CRITIC block for an ex-
tension of the Postofiice Department and
accommodations for the local postofllce.
But 1t is not probable anything will bo dono
this session. The amount asked for the
property is so much greater than the price
for which the committee supposed it could
be purchased that there is likely to be much
opposition to the measure even should it be
Teported
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-02-04

THE street-car and other transportation
companies should make some arrangements
for Inauguration week. There will be an
unprecedented number of persons occupying
rooms in the outlying sections of the city
during the Inauguration week. There will
be crowds of strangers quartered in George
town, East Washington and in the extreme
northern and southern portions of the city
for whose accommodation the street-cars
should be kept running later at night and
at shorter intervals For period of at least
one week the city will be greatly crowded
and the facilities for accommodating our
guests in every way should be increased as
much as possible.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-02-04

THERE is an evident disposition on the
part Of some Democrats to belittle Senator
Germans services to the party in the late
campaign, some of them even going so far
as to attribute the election of Mr.. Cleve-
land to the mistakes and blunders of the
Republican managers. This may be in
part true, but the fact remains patent to
every one who paid any attention to the
campaign, that the Democratic forces were
in better condition and were handled better
than ever before and Notwithstanding the
magnificent campaign of tho Republican
leader, victory perched on the banners of
the Democracy for the first time in twenty
four years. To our mind, Senator German
displayed brilliant capacity as political
manager, and deserves all the praise aud
moro than he has received for his conduct
of the fight. 1t was the best managed cam
paign on the part of the Democracy of the
past twenty years, at least.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-02-04
COMMUNICATIONS.
The Executions Ordered by Lieu
Tenant GreeIV.

10 me Editor Of 2Ae Erenin0 Critic:
This mornings Republican is authority
for the following;
SIT is known by the RepuJiicdn that no man OF
the Greely Expedition was executed except
Private Henry, although the execution OF
Pr. Pavy was demanded also, aud It was
thought at one time that Bender would also
be shot,"
take the responsibility OF denying the
above, To my knowledge ] knew or no de-
mands for the execution or those men neither
do know OF any crime they committed that
their execution would be so demanded. 1
think IL my sacred duty to speak for those OF
my comrades who have lost their lives and
cannot demand Justice for themselves, and l
think 10 shame that the memory OF those
men should be slandered. Instead OF Dr.
Pavy's execution being demanded he was
given testimonial by the enlisted men OF
his valuable services. And / know OF no per
son In tho party who did not regret his death
MAURICE OoNNELL,
Survivor l.. Il. d. Expedition.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-02-04
ALBAUGR's GRAND oPERA-HousE.
The Merchant OF Venice,


Henry Irving as Shyi0ck, Miss Terry as
Poffld, and the admirable Lyceum Company
In the various roles OF tho "herchant OF
Nonice," appeared at Albaugh's Grand opera
House last evening before an audience OK
ceedipg In numbers that OF tho previous
night. Every portion OF the house was
crowded the boxes were fllled with dl5tin-
euished parties, and tho President, With his
sister and daughter, were among the dlstln-
guiehed persons In the orchestra chairs. The
performance was memorable and impress
was novel; in the fact that ShRkspeares lines
were not altered or abridged 10 dwarf char
ncter, shorten scene, or Increase tho promi-
nenee OF me stars. II was revelation In
scenery, cosluming and properties. Never
before in the history OF the American stage
ms there been so harmonious, complete and
perfect presentation Of the play. The de-
llneation OF the two principal characters by
the two great stars has been a theme Tor dis.
cusson and critical analysis by dramatic
authorities throughout the world. To say
thbt the ShltOck and tho I0ltid are almost
totally unlike any others ever presented In
this country, 10 but stating q very evident
fact 20 say that they have never been equaled,
10 but voicing very general sentiment.
lrvng's MBiOck is not as striking q piece OF
acting as that Of Booth. Booth depicts the
jew without virtue or redeeming trait, an
unnatural villain, but one 60 powerful, so In.
tense, 50 awful In the strength OF his evil pas-
sions that It thrills an audience and holds it
apellbound. irving depicts the jew as a man
In whom good and evil passions mingle. He
loses the tragic power, the impressive repre-.
seItation Of depravIty, and gains what Is IN.
1nitely greater as triumph OF tho actor 5
art. Itying's ShHiOck 10 ono that might have
lived whose nature, whose feelings and whose
Impulses can be traced and cOmprehepded.
Neither Booth nor Barrett can DO said to rep.
resent such character. Irying's ShBiOck Is
mol 50 powerful or 30 impresaiYe-it Is lnl
nltely more natural ana true 10 the life.
Miss Terry's POFtia can DO commended as
superior In all respects 10 others with which
washington audiences are familiar. Tho
actress Ignores all affo3tAtlon OF dramatic
force ana elooutlonary power and acts the
part IN every scene aa POftia might have done,
MISS Terry addressed the plea for mercy b
tho Jew and not TO the vast audience. Her OK
position OF the laws OF Venice was TO the court
ana not 70 the auditors In the orchestra and
galleries. Miss Terry's POTtiG was a perfect
conception and an exquisite rendition.
cn;t. - n,.A 80. Ipt..-... - -, y,
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-02-04

THE cable tells the tale of French vic.
tory over the Chinese aud an English
triumph over the Egyptian rebels. The
evidence Of the heinvincible superiority of tho
well-drilled troops Of the two great Euro
pean nations accumulstes with each sue
ceedipg event
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-02-04

b IT is no less shameful that it is unfortu.
nate that another session should pass with.
out Congress acknowledging this city's just
claim to new postoflice, a Congressional
library and a free bridge.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-02-04

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The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-02-04
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

The special bulletin Issued from the Signal
Onlce to-day says;
For Thursday eighty warmer, partly
cloudy weather ana light rain or snow are ia.
dicated for New England and the Middle At.
lantic statee.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-02-04
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The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-02-04

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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1885-05-08
GOOD PROSPECTS Fon WHEAT.

OK The WING, May 4, 1885.
There has been much said and written
about the prospect for wheat crsp this
year, and ii h alf that has been said was
true, the outlook would be gloomy indeed.
But it Ia not true, at least of Northern
Ohio. The trouble has been that many of
the opinions were formed too soon. 9th
ers without a thorough Investigation, and
some, doubt'es4 from lack Of Judgment.
II is easy enough for a person TO ride
along on 4 train, and from casual glance
at the country express an opinion and that
opinion gets into print and goes to make
up the opinion Of others. During the
past two weeks the writer has Travelled
through considerable portion OF Wood,
Henry, Putnam and P.ulding counties, a
great deal Of which was on foot, and
knowing you and your readers would be
glad of some reliable news OH this subject
have taken special pains to examine the
prospects. In this examinai ion I have
not contented myself with seeing by pass.
ing by, but have crossed and recro.sed
many fields IN The above counties and am
glad TO report that have found but one
poor field of wheat in all these cuunties,
and that was a few miles from Payne on
the Nickle Plate II. r. Everywhere el-e
the prospect is 6rst-claSs, especially where
the seed was drilled in on corn slubble.
| have made many enquiries OF farmers
aud others aud all concur ~ the opinion
that the prospects for good wheat crnl,
this year was never better.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1885-05-08

We accepted an invitation from Mrs. q.
W. HutIard on Saturday evening, tn don our
overcoat and 10 down and take dish Of ice
cream. She always makes II point to open
her lee cream parlors on or about the first day
Of MAY, whatever the weather may be. Her
rooms were in handsome trim for The opening
this year.
--Yacob Snyder, who kept for some months
a Saloon iu Mr.. Fitx9erald's building, next
door 10 the postofflce, quietly folded his tent
and stole away some days ago. He was a
victim to his own vile stuff and made an cx-
celient beer sign when hanging out in front Of
his pauper manufactory. Mr.. j. II. Raab is
moving his grocery store into tho Fitzgerald
block.
--"Ladies' Teas" are becoming quite
fashionable Of late. One Of these parties
was held at the residence OF Mrs. g.
Beach on Tuesday evening and another
al the residence of MIS-. G. L. Hunt last
evening. just what conspiracy il brewing
at these exclusive meetings no reporter can
find out. The aroma Of "Gentlemen's
Coffee" Ia sniffed in the breeze and devel.
opments are awaited W ith bsted breath.
Pocket Books, Albums, Ladies' Bags,
Combs, Brushes, Pocket Knives, Base
Balls, Belts, Window Curtains, very low,
at FiNKBEINER's.
Toledo 10 now org aniziuG for q bridge in
the Fifth Ward and she wants Wood county to
help nav for Il. We have a arndge against
wood county and we hone the Toledoans will,
take l, out of her hide if she doesn't cnme ~
time without. .-Springfeid Gtobe Rep"btic.
viii, Brother Nichols state the nature Of his
grivsnce7 We can ,iieu judge whether he is
entitled tn sympathy or racket
There are scores Of persons who are suf-
fering from some form Of blood disorder or skin
disease, such as Scrofula, Boils, etc.. etc.
After practical test, Tay'or & Miller assert
hat Acker's Blood Elixir will certainly cure
all such diseases, including al, Syphilis and
Rheumatism. II Ia not patent nostrum, but q
scientific preparation. They guarantee 1t,