The Evening critic., 1882-09-29
EAST WASHINGTON.
Runaway-Anacostia Social club
Hop - Professor BirmiDghRm's
SOircc - Miscellaneous Business


A Runaway Social Club
Hop - Professor BirmiDghRm's
S0ircc - Miscellaneous Business
Notes.
The widest excitement was occaslonod
along Eighth street ana Pennsylvania avenue
about O'Clock last evening by n horse run.
ming away with Its lady rider. Tho animal be-
came frightened from some cause Mt tho cor
ner OF Eighth and NJ streets southeast, and
dashed up Eighth street at q terrific pace,
turning when tho Avenue was reached, and
continuing In Its mad career to the Capitol
building, which acted as u barrier, stopping
tho horse and probably saving the lndy's life.
Those who witnessed the runaway expected
momontarily TO SEQ the fair rider dashed to
earth ana killed. but fate ordained II other.
wise, and after most exciting and rapid rido
eho was lifted from her horse and congratu.
lated by companions, also mounted, who tried
hard to overtako and check the runaway
steed.
The second hop OF tho Anacostla Social Club
occurred Mt Masonic Hall, Anacostla, last oven.
Ing, and was one OF tho grandost events ever
held In that town. Dancing 10 tho strains of
delightful music was continued until an early
hour. Among tho many young folks present
Padgett Miss Maud Eagan, Miss l.. Beers and
sister, Miss M. Anderson, Miss f.. Taylor and
sister, Miss q. Roberts, Miss Frederick and
sisters, Miss Annie Hutcherson, Miss Kate
Roberts and sister, Miss welgle, Miss Fanny
Allen and sister, and Messrs. j. Tolson, J.
Rose, Charles Miller, J simpson, W. Rose, VII.
III. Nlt W. bs
Robey, w. Dorsey, J. Haygon, Charles James,
w. Jordan, d. Taylor and Mr.. Il. Markoo aud
Wife. The active committee deserve great
credit for tho success OF the event.
Another swlll.cnrt catastrophe occurred last
evening. This tlmo the careless driver OF ono
OF tho odoriferous concerns drove his wagon
over tho large iron sewer-covoring at the cor
ner OF First street and Pennsylvania avenue
southeast, completely smashing 1t and leaving
dangerous trap for unwary pedestrians
After discovering what he had done, the driver
put whip TO his attenuated nags and gallOped
on. oflccre Blandford and Barnes promptly
barricadcd the spot and lit tho street-lamp on
that corner. A collision between O swill.cart
and sewer is not suggestive OF eau dc
cologne.
The soiree OF Professors Birmingham and
Golwav at Washington Hall last night was
marked by Its sclectness, excellent attendance
and pleasure. Tho hall was nicely filled, and
dancing TO tho strains OF Kruger's excellent
orchestra was highly enjoyed by those pres.
ent. The Professors arc instructing several
full classes In the graceful art.
Tho greatest excitement prevailed In the
vicinity OF Fifth street and Maryland avenue
northeast yesterday evening during tho pistol
duel between Onicer Quinlan and George w.
Robey ian account OF which appears elsewhere
In THE CRITIC. At first rumors woro freely
circulated that murder had been committed.
Master Frank Schroeder, the son of Professor
August Schroeder, who has been for tho past
week In the mountains OF West Virginia, Is eX-
pected TO return home to-day.
The regular weekly meeting of the W. c. Il.
U. was held last evening at the Seaman's Re.
treat, I'D L street southeast. Interesting ad-
dresses and music were the features.
The opening soiree Of Professors wclch and
Mccoy, postponed on account OF rain, takes
place tonight at McCauley's Hall. A very
pleasant time Is anticipated.
The property.holdcrs on Fourth street east,
between East Capitol street and Maryland
avenue and d and sire g, havo petltloned
the Commissioners to n udo that street In
their estimate for tho next fiscal year. The
street mentioned is sadly in need OF improve
ment, having remained in Its present un
slightly and Incomplete condition for long
time.
East Washington Business Notes.
kilograms to any point IN the United States
as we'll as to any section OF Washington, can be
sent from Doolcy's pharmacy, corner OF Third
street and Pennsylvania avenue, Capitol Hill
City kilograms, delivered by boy, fifteen cents
Mr.. George Weidman, the confectioner, 800
Pennsylvania avenue east, is preparing TO re-
ceive an immense winter stock OF confection
cries and other toothsome goods. He Is also
arranging TO put in improved machinery for
the manufacture OF his famous caramels, IN
many lavors.