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The Evening critic., 1882-12-12
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

The now residence In course of construction
fur Mr.. Henry W. Smith, near the corner Of
Eighth and streets, is in an advanced state
Of completion, but II ia not expected that II
Will DO occupied until next spring, for the
plRsterlng cannot well be done In the winter
months. The house viii bo three stories high,
with nine rooms, and provided with a bath
room and all the modern conveniences. Tho
B.street front will be- faced with red pressed
bricks and will present an exceedingly
handsome appearance. The residence In
course of construction for Mr.. Chas. Mothers.
head, between his former residence and that
Of DR.. Hicks, IS also nearly completed. This
latter house Will be two stories high with six
rooms and bath and all modern improvements.
There are n large number OF other handsome
dwelling houses In course OF erection on u
street, and It Is safo to say that In fow years
tho street Will be one OF tho most handsome in
the city for dwelling houses.
A leaky and rIckety garbage wagon was
percgrinating through the streets of South
Washington this morning and tho atmosphere
on the lire OF march was filled with anything
but healthy and sweot-smelllng odors. The
bad condition OF the garbage wagons used In
this part of the city has long beon n source OF
complaint by the residents.
The new building in course of construction
for Mr.. Frank Hall, on the corner OF Seventh
and streets, is nearly completed and VIII
probably be opened as a saloon the latter part
OF tho week.
The steamer Norfolk, OF the Clyde limo TO
Philadelphia, landed at Johnson's wharf yes-
terday afternoon heavily laden with morchan'
disc for our city merchants. The New York
steamer passed up 20 Georgetown this morn
ing also heavily frolghted.
oysters are stlll selling high az the wharvos,
the prices ranging from 80 cents to Sl.5O per
bushel. Some OF very inferior quality sold
yesterday for 10 and 40 cents per bushel, but
sales of this kind We're few.
Tho warm weather OF the last few days
failed to melt the ice, and the Washington
channel is still frozen over. The ice III the
docks Is nearly two inches thick.
william II. Baum, dealer In coal and wood,
corner of Seventh and u streets southwest,
sells fuel at very low rates and has teams run
ming 10 all parts OF tho city TO supply hotels,
Offices and families. Avlst TO his Oiilce In this
cold weather VIII repay any one.
Adler & Bros, The enterprlsing shoe dealers
on the corner of FoUr-and-a half and Il streets,
have purchased full stock OF holiday goods,
and VIII sell anything IN their limo at bottom
prices Call and see them.
The Evening critic., 1882-12-12
THE EVENING CRITIC.
E.RTA RI,IHHEn AIIaIrsT Iana
LACONIC LOCALS,

GET your pictures, books, games and bis
ques at Lansburghs old stand, 4Oi Seventh
street.
THIRTY. THREE arrests were made by the
police In the twcnty-four hours ending at
n. IN. to-day.
dloton colored, residing near Denning's Sta
tion died suddenly this morning. Tho
mother lives with Mr.. Alexander Mccormick.
The Coroner has been notified.
BENJAMIN G. UNDERWOOD has filed a
bill in equity against Fred W. Pratt to compel
the latter TO disclose the subscriptions re.
celved by him since May 4, 1882 u "Under.
woods Counterfeit Detoctor," which both par.
ties had entered Into an agreement 10 publish
and circulate.
TIE Grand Jury this morning brought
In n presentment against Patrick McNulty
and James Reynolds as accessories before the
iast 70 RIPE ,h y, on me person Of Henrietta Rob.
remembered that Maurice Connors has been
convicted as principal In the case aud sem
fenced TO the penitentiary for ten years. Nc.
Nulty and Reynolds were convicted rs acces.
sofies before tho fact ut the time OF Connors'
conviction and the verdict set aside on the
ground that they werc convicted OF a charge
for which they were not Indicted.
DoMINIcK CuRIsToFANI was charged
In the Police Court to-day with keeping an un-
licensed bar at First and O streets southeast.
Two colored men testified TO getting half-pint
bottles filled with whisky at Chrlstofani's
that the two colorcd men asked for a pint and
had II put In two bottles. Mr.. Pelham, the de.
fendants counsel, asked one OF tho witnesses
for the prosecution, who swore that he went
TO- the saloon on purpose TO mako n case,
whether hc ever said the poi tlon OF the Lord s
Prayer which says Lead us not Into tempta-
tion." Witness said he never did, and Mr..
Pelham said that was the probable explanation
of tho case. Judge Smell dismissed tho case.
THE party Of postal officials, consisting
OF Postmaster.Gen Howe, Third Assistant
General Hazen and Chief Inspoc-
tor Parker, returned from n tour OF inspection
North this morning. While away the party
examined the stamp agency at New York and
the stamped envelope agency nj Hartford,
Conn. PostmasterGeneral Howe gave close
attention 10 all details OF the work at both
agencies, and expresses himself as we'll
pleased with what he saw. Ho will recon-
mend but slight changes, and these looking
to the better protection OF the Government In.
teresta. 1t is understood that while In New
York, In anticipation OF letter-postago being
reduced TO conts, the initial steps for the
manufacture OF cent stamps were tnkon.
CHnISTlfAS CARDS, at Paret & Whittlngton's
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Tnc cases Apninst Uorbour

The cases against Joseph Harbour which
have not already been disposed OF were called
in the Police Court to-day for trial.
The first case was for receiving silverware
stolen from Mr.. Robert O. Fox, OF the firm Of
Fitch, Fox Brown, In April last.
Mr.. Fox Identified Il silver call.bell, and tho
officers testified TO recovering 1t at Harbour's
place.
George W. Adams, OF the star, identified
spoons, forks, knives, etc., which were stolen
from his house In April
Colonel Alexander Bliss Identified silver
saltcellars, eggspoons, teaspoons, ETC., stolen
from his residence.
Congressional Librarian Sponord Identified
silverware stolen from his residence.
George A. Coolidge Identified silver sugar
tongs and other articles stolen from him.
Mrs. Della freeman Identified n large num-
Der OF knives, spoons and other silverware
missed from her boarding house.
Lieutenant Ecklon and Detectives Coomes.
Woes and Acton testified 10 the recovery and
Identification Of tho property.
Tho defense offered no testimony, and Mr..
q. Maurice Smith, as counsel for the defend
ant, submitted the cases.
Judge Smell said the case was q very peculiar
one. The amount OF property recovered when
Mr.. Harbour's place was searched showed the
kind OF business he had been conducting, and
Its unequaled extent. He said he believed q
purchaser TO be responsible for buying silver.
ware, lewclry, clocks, &C., from persons whose
condition of lifo showed that they could not
be their rightful property. Judge Smell con
victed the defendant In all the cases presented
except two, those OF Ordway and Coolidge,
and Imposed sentences OF six months In Jail
In each OF the six cases, and suspended sem
tence in the others.
Mr.. Smith noted an appeal In all OF tho cases
and bonds were fixed at $1,000 which Will be
The Evening critic., 1882-12-12
WEST WASHINGTON.

Important business was transacted last
night at the meeting of Covenant Lodge, No.
10, l. o, o, L.
The Dashaway Reform Club held Its usual
weekly meeting last night, Very eloquent
addresses were made by Mcsssrs. Bud Eagles
ton, Leo and william II, ROhror.
The Women's Christian Temperance Union
held business meeting at EechnbltO Hail on
Sunday, when the following board OF trustees
was clected Mira L. a, Chambers, presidents
James Cox, ylCe-presldent; Y, Miller, socro,
tary; Jacob II. Mitchell, treasurer; Misses
Jennie Shaw, Helen Boall, Mrs. Mary Howard
and Mr.. j. W. Curry, committee on Wishing
Tho Lily Social Club gave It's first grand
ball last night at Rechabite Hall, which was
greatly enjoyed by the large number OF ladies'
and gentlemen present. among whom wero
noticed MesdnmeS Holss and GGskins, Misses
ScriYonor, Rosie Kaiser, Josie FocrtSoh, Ship
10y Pagan, Ida Baker, AMMO Orumbaugh.
Brown, Kirkby, Laura Leningwoll, LOyolacc,
Gross Sparrow, Swan, McNally, Katie Hlner
and Hogan, Nios5rs. McCarty, Gibson, Carr
crowley, Schaeffor, Craig, Whelan, 0Ormley,
Boucher, Monloy, RldgWay, dasklns, Darby,
Simpson, Dent and many others too humorous
to mention.
lodge OF tho now secret order which has
made such rapid spread lately In Now York,
New Jersey, Maryland and other Stntos VIII
very soon DO organized in this place. II Is
known as the 'JunlOr order OF United Amer.
lean Mechanics" and tho initlatory meeting
Will held In a few days,
Ayoung white girl living at Tonnallytown,
named Zadle n. Cleayer, was yesterday sent TO
the Insane Asylum on physican's certificate
OF insanity.
The Evening critic., 1882-12-12
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

The December Term OF the Corporate n
Court commenced yesterday. After the call of
the docket and n number OF cases being set for
hearing the Court adjourned till today.
The semi.monthly meeting OF the City Conn
ell will be held tonight. 1t is expected that
Mt this meeting some action will be taken in
regard 10 the bill recently presented In Con-
gress by Judge Garrison converting the Aque-
duct at Georgetown Into n free bridge.
Maud, the f3-yearold daughter OF the late
William and Emma Markell, died late yestor-
day evening. She was beloved by all who
knew her.
An open meeting of Golden Light Lodge of
Good Templars viii be held tonight at their
hall on Columbus street. An interesting pro-
gramme has been arranged, and tho meeting
promises to be an entertaining ono.
Work at both tho shipyards In this city Is
progressing rapidly, and q number OF mon arc
employed on the vessels being built ut both
the lower and upper shipyards. The keel OF
the four-masted schooner to BIO built al
Messrs. Agnew Co.'s yard Is being laid, ana
yesterday the work Of getting out the stern
post was begun.
lTAmeeting OF tho Society OF Old Students OF
ST. Johns Academy was hold last night.
Mrs. Rickett, who was killed by the cars at
Rockville, Nd, yesterday, was n niece of
Mossrs. Henry @. and James Davis, OF this
city, where she was well known.
Tho City OF Washington, of tho Potomac
ferry, went to the ehipyard this morning fol
REPAIRS.
The Evening critic., 1882-12-12
Ansncinfel Chnrities.

Tho Board OF Directors OF tho Associated
Charities OF the District held their regular
monthly meeting last evening at the central
office, on L street, above Fourteenth. The
meeting was the first since the annual cleo
tlon of directors. The secretary submitted
his monthly report, by which II appears that
the contributions amounted TO $113, the mum
her OF new members registering IS. Valuable
donations OF clothing wore received from Mrs
Tidball and Mrs. Lippitt. communication
was read from Miss Blttinger offering for the
purposes OF the association the free use OF the
new homeopathic dlspeneary, which has been
opened at 700 q street northwest. The Offer
was accepted.
There was n union meeting of the Fourth
and Sixth Subdivisions OF tho Associated
Charities OF tho District held last evening al
tho Memorial Lutheran Church, corner Yer
mont ana Massachusetts, avenues. The meet
Ing was for the purpose OF getting more fully
before the people the fact of the existence OF
the subdivisions and their objects, and the
methods by which they are to be attained
Judge Macarthur, Rev. DR.. Shippen and Rev
DR., Kent made addresses,
The Evening critic., 1882-12-12
PreiudIced Judges.

Tho District Court BILL introduced In the
House yesterday by Mr.. HazeltOn, provides
that II any party to any cause pending in the
Circuit Court In the Criminal Court, or any
term OF tho Supreme Court of tho District OF
Columbia or In any proceedings therein, shall,
at any time before the trial or hearing of such
cause or proceeding, mako or fllo any affidavit
therein, that he or she believes that the Judge
holding such court or term OF said court is so
preIudiced TINT such party cannot have n fair
and impartial trial or judgment, the said
judge shall not hear or try said cause or pro-
ceeding, and the same shall be thereupon
postponed until another Judge OF said court
shall be assigned by tho general term "a
hold said term of court or to try or hear said
cause or hearing. Provided, that IL said party
is absent or n corporation, the agent or attor
ney may make a1lldavit.
Further provision is that no cause or pro
ceedipg shall be postponed moro than twice
on nccnnnt of anCh nrelndlcn.
The Evening critic., 1882-12-12
Homeopathic Free Dispensary.

Tho following donations - the Homeopathic
Free Dispensary arc acknowledged by Amey
NJ. Hillyer, chairman OF the printing com.
mlltee. 1t is n charitable organization, and
contributions in money or other articles of
use arc solicited. For furnishing the rooms
Mr.. n. W. Fitzgerald, three window shades;
DR.. G. W. Pope, lounge; Mrs. G.. II. Wilcox,
wGshstand etc.; Mrs. George Il. Baker, bod
rest, window shades, ETC.; Mrs. N. W. Walker,
slop jar and soap dish; Mrs. G.. w. Pope,
towels, soap and powder envelopes; N. W.
Fitzgerald, printing envelopes for dlspensary
use; DR.. Caroline Winslow, lounge, sheets,
otc.; j. II. Lehman, two behchcs Mrs. ]. II.
Lehman, window shades and fixtures: Mr..
+. l.. Freeman, coal hod and record
book; Mrs. Westcott bundle OF old linen,
stoves, zinc and plpo Mrs. Richards, chairs,
shovel and poker; sTrs: puncanson, stove,
zinc and pipe; Mrs. j. o. Clephane, chairs
Mrs. Virgil Hillyer, chairs; Mrs. Jeannlc Ste
vens, Ink, paper and inkstand; Lansburgh Il
Bro, dry goods box; DR.. Verdi, case OF surgl-
cal Instruments; DR.. Derghardt, bandagos,
scissors, plaster ard sponges; DR.. swamstedt,
plobules; Mrs. DR.. Stearns, towels and chairs;
j. 6. Parker, ponhdders and pens; Il. Z.
Knowles, window fixtures; Mrs. Bttinger,
penholder, tumbler and pons; Mrs. Wander
LIP, clock and soaps DR.. @. b. Gilbert, two vol.
umesOf Marcy & Hunts Practice; DR.. G. w.
Pope, lonn Of medical rack; Mrs. j. w. Pllllng,
loan OF table.
The Evening critic., 1882-12-12


The House Committee on Commerce has dc.
cded to await some definite Information
before acting upon the Townshend resolution,
which had been referred TO the committee,
instructing II TO report bill prohibiting and
Furnishing certain railway combinations for
monopoly In tho Territories and states, A
subcommittee was appointed to walt upon the
Score ary of War to ascertain how soon tho
committee could expect TO be supplied with
reports and estimates touching the rivers and
harbOrs, &c.
Yesterday morning Commissioner Of Agrlcul.
ture Lorlng appeared before the House Com
mittoo on Agriculture and explained
tho increases he has recommended In
the appropriation bill under preparation.
against $375,2s0 LAST year, being an
increase OF S131, 400. THE Item for
$4,000 10 100000, and that for reclamation
OF arid and waste lands $4,000 from $4,000,
and so forth. Tine committee will meet on
Monday and probably complete the bill.
The bill as reported by MIR. Kasson, from
the Select Committee on Reform In tho Civil
Service, providing for n fixed tenure of Onl,0
in the case Of Government employees OF Yarl-
GUS classes, includes Department clerks, Gus.
tom'houeo clerks and postal clerks. An Of
fort be VIII mado 10 amend II so as 10 extend
nleo TO the clerks and employees OF all classes
aud grade In the service Of the Senate aud
House OF Representatives. or course this
would be simple justice TO them. They de-
servo and should receive the benefits OF any
reform In the civil service tho same ms any
MIR. Kasson's plan Will he eventually adopted,
and II 10 Is IL should and probably would In
cludo the Senate and House employees In Its
provisions.
Secretary Teller yesterday transmitted to
the Senate, In answer TO Senator Vests rosOlu.
ton, the contracts entered into on September
!, 1852, between Carol II. Hobart Of Fargo,
Dnk., and the Interior Department, leasing
Yellowstone Park. The lease covers over 90,
COO acres OF land. The lessees are permitted
to raleo vegetables and grain they are TO build
tolls pFn linn utNfI
other boats on tho Yellowstone Lake, build also
q steamboat and establish stores and trading
stations in tho park, All changes TO DO APP
proved by the Secretary OF the Interior. All
buildings, otc., to become the property OF the
United States In case OF a failure TO ronew tho
contract at the expiration OF the ton years.
The price paid the Government for the use OF
the ground and other privileges Is ~ per
acre, the parties to enjoy, to the exclusion Of
all others, and transfer or assignment by
party OF the first part IL valid. A bond with
two good securities at 10000 TO DO given foi
the faithful performance OF tho agreement.
u m pm A, M n
The Evening critic., 1882-12-12

John II. Lawler, white, residing at tho cor
ner OF Nineteenth and II streets northwest,
committed suicide last night about 10 o'clock
by hanging. He was found by hts wife hang
ing TO gas-burner, dead, but tho body was
still warm, showing that he had Just
died. The poor woman, frantic with terror,
raised an alarm and Dr. j. II. Kelly was
called TO The house, but all attempts 70 restore
life were useless. Lawler was reported TO be
an industrious man, but lately he was much
annoyed with family troubles which Ia sup
posed 10 have caused him to commit tho rash
deed. Tho Coroner was notified and held an
Inquest over tho romans to-day, and ron.
dored Il verdict in accordance with tho above
fnrta
The Evening critic., 1882-12-12
CoIoncI Mayo Elected by One Vote.

Last year Colonel Sam strong lost his vote
at Lottsburg, Va, but this year he was deter
mined 10 vote, as his wlto was there, aud he
has mado that hls home for tho last three
years. Colonel Mayo told the Colonel last
night that his vote elected him 20 Congress.
Strong, I'm answer, said that "that precinct
must bo thrown out on account OF the inspoc.
tors allowing Bourlons 10 pass In and out
freely IN the room whero tho balOt-bONes
were, whilC the RondJuetcrs were kept out
The ballOtboNes were left totally unprotected
fol at least twenty-five minutoa while flght
was In progress. Give Colonel Mayo fair play
and n fair count and no VIII carry that pre-.
clnct by 100 majority, ~ not more" strong
knows at least nfty RendlueterS that wore not
registered. You SEQ from this what one vote
Will do, and all Interested In the success OF
thcir marty should heed tho lesson
The Evening critic., 1882-12-12
Yesterdays senate Proceedings.

After our Senate report closed yesterday the
Lowell bill was substituted for tho Bankrupt
bill, which had been reported by the commit
tee. After II had been substituted II was re-
ferred TO the Judiciary Committee.
Senator Sewell made an effort to get up the
Fitz.John Porter bill, but was defeatsd by
General Logan's objection.
The bill TO incorporate the Maritime Canal
Company OF Nicaragua the special order, was
laid before the Senate, but on motion OF Mr.. PEN
dleton 1t was laid aside. Mr.. pendleton
moved to take up his Civil.Service bill.
Mr. Brown opposed the motion. He did not
understand why there should be so much
haste ON this subject Just now. Hc observed
that Senators on the Republican side were
very anxious 10 aid Mr.. Pendleton to press his
bill. III the matter was so important aud 30
urgent, 1t was strange that the Republicans
during their twenty-five years OF power had
not dealt with 1t sooner. Possibly the cleo
lions In November last had influenced their
minds somewhat The Republican party had
now some 10000 officers under Its control,
very few OF them occupied by Democrats,
Whenever he had applied at any OF the de-
partmonts for an appointment the lirst ques-
lion asked was; SIS the man n Democrat 2"
and II he was that settled his fate. In view of
these facts, no preferred 10 wait until after
the next Presidential election to see whether
We could not have n better civll-servlce bill
enacted by a Democratic Congress and Prosi-
dent and whether the Democrats could not
have n fair share OF the offices before the
service was reformed.
on q vote the Pondleton bill was thon taken
up-yeas ID, NAYS 10.
The Evening critic., 1882-12-12
ssrs. BianG,s neccption.

The social and literary reception glvcn by
Mrs. n, Cora Bland last night was n most de-
cided success. Tho literary and musical pro-
gram mo comprised an essay by Mrs. lincoln
poems by Mrs. Tilton and Rev. DR.. Hicks, ana
readingS by Mrs. Naylor and Mrs. Bland and
Il duet by Rev. DR.. and Mrs. Hicks. Tho
Pinia, Colonel Il. W. Ruter, OF Florida, Major
Gibson and daughter, OF Iowa, Colonel and
Mrs. Burke, Of Indiana, Mr.. Hopkins OF Chi
cago, and many others whose names we failod
to get At INC close Mrs. Bland announced
that during the season her receptions would
DO held on each alternate Monday evening In
stead OF weekly ms formerly.
The Evening critic., 1882-12-12
Holiday Presents.

All who wish TO purchase them, should call
nj Neerhoir's 916 Seventh street, and SEQ his
vast array Of Christmas cards, steel cngrav-
ings, artotype enGravings, chromos, oil prints,
velvet plush ana fancy picture frames, velvet
md plush workboxes, 1ewcl-b0xes, odor cases,
drcssing.cascs, Florentno statuary. porcelain
and Japanese ornaments, and many other
small articles ut small cost, suitable for pres
eDte. Pictures framed to order from tho largest
variety Of mouldlngs this side Of New YORK.
DON'T fall 10 call at DIG Seventh street.
The Evening critic., 1882-12-12

Interesting services IN connection with tho
stmi.anuual meeting OF the Washington Con-
vocation OF the Episcopal Church OF this city
ana tho adjacent counties OF Maryland win DO
held in old Christ Church, on street, Navy
Yard, this evening at 1880 o'clock and To-
morrow morning NJ 0;3O O'Clock. sermons
appropriate to the occasion VIII be preached
by sumo OF our leading clorgymen. Christ
built nearly n century ago. Tho public are
cordially Invited and this is a good oppor-
tunity 10 see one OF the old landmarks OF the
The Evening critic., 1882-12-12
PERSONAL,

"A DISPATCH to the Cincinnati Conf
negcial charges Commander J. d. Graham, Of
the United States Navy, with treating his at
tractive young daughter badly, having prac-
tically disowned her. She left the convent
where he had placed her on his second mar
riage and fed TO her grandmother's house,
where she is now. The Secretary OF the Navy
has asked the father to explain, but he replied
that he disowned his daughter because she
refused TO obey him. He denies the right of
the department TO interfere, and proposes to
test II I'm the cOurts.
The Evening critic., 1882-12-12
100000 Democratic Majority in New
Nni.II-

These Hre big figures, so Is the capital prize,
$4,000, and tho scheme OF $l32, 400 In prizes
offered by the Commonwealth Distribution
Company in their grand extraordinary draw.
ing, which comes or In LouisYllle, KY, Do
cemher 3O-blg nPures. Now let all clatc1
on their orders to II. NJ Hoardman LOUISVILLE
KY, for tickets, and many OF both parties VIII
be happy by tho possession OF wealth. For.
tunes iayors nro not controlled by political
parties. Tickets only SO; ~ tickets, 500 IS
tickets, 500.
The Evening critic., 1882-12-12

General Logan may defeat tho bill for tho
relief OF General Fltz John Porter or no may
not. No matter to us which, We have no In.
forest In tho matter, only desiring that JUS
tlco DO done. This, however, has nothing 70 do
Christmas Is nigh at hand, and tho boys VIII
all want new suit OF clothes. The best
place IN tho city TO buy them is at II. Robinson
\ Coz, No. 900 Pennsylvania avenue north
west,
The Evening critic., 1882-12-12

Nl can confidently recommend Spcer's port
grape wine, which was awarded the Highest
premium at tho Worlds Fair, a superior nrtl-
Gle OF wine for tho sick and dobllitated and
IMMIGRATION.
Tho vineyards and cellars arc at Passalc, n,
j., near New York city.
This wine ia sold by druggists and grocers.
The Evening critic., 1882-12-12
AMUSEMENTS.


Joe jefferson and company were received
enthusiastically at tho National last night.
"Iho Rivals" was suporbiy presented. The
play Will be repeated tonight. Matinee next
Saturday.
The Evening critic., 1882-12-12

BY auction, at 400 seventh street, Lans.
burgh's old store. The largest stock OF silver,
ware, watches, ladies' and gents gold and
plated chains, 1ewelry OF every. pattern, sell
Ing every evening at auction and private sale
during tho day at nifty cents on tho dollar,
Don't fail to call and examine this great stock,
Il. u. NEWTON. nncIIOnnnr.