The Evening critic., 1882-09-22
SOUTH WASHINGTON.
A Hardship On the Doctors-W. l.. 4.
Cadet Corps-POlice Itcms-Wharr
Rcport-High water-Pcrsonni and
miscellaneous.


Miscellaneous.
The physicians OF South Washington, as well
as other parts of tho city, arc frequently an
noyod by being called to tho stationhouse to
attend Injured prisoners Sometimes thcy
are called during ONCE hours, and they go nt
great financial sacrifice. At other times they
arc aroused during tho hours OF tho night.
These gentlemen Invariably respond, no mat
thereby and often spend hours dressing tho
wounds of tho victim OF some drunken
brawl; but they never receive cent OF com.
pensation for their services, rs In othcr
cities. When IL becomes necessary elsewhere
TO have doctor as speedily as possible no Is
always allowed compensation. The laws OF
when physician dresses tho wounds OF n
staton.house inmate his gratuitous work for
the city has only commenced, for ho Is attor
testify in the case, and probably has to be on
the stand during his of1co hours, causing great
financial loss. This should be remedied.
Mr.. Fred. Hodgson, OF East Washington, as.
sisted by Mr.. George Miller, both gentlemen
formerly OF tho Light Guards, have engaged to
drill the Washington Light Infantry Cadet
Corps on certain nights at Blakos Hall, on
Seventh street. Tho Cadet Corps is q South
Washington Military organization. Since the
formation OF the company the mombers have
attained great proficiency, which VIII bo I'M
proved under the instruction OF tho above.
named gentlemen, who arc thoroughly nc.
quainted with all tho intricacies OF military
tactics.
Julla McMOOfc, wnltc, u1SOrucrly
by oniccr Lewis; Daniel Buckley, white, as.
sault and battery, by Onlcer Barry; Josesph
Lynch, white, drunk, by omcor Block; Joseph
g. Sears, white, profanity, onlcer Howell, and
Frank Stewart, black, assault snd battery, by
Oncer Williams, were the new arrivals at the
stationhouso In the last twenty-four hours.
Tho following is the wharf report for yestor-
day, mado out by Harbormastor Sutton /:
sicc}p i. II. Lambert, Captain Davis, $50
bushels oysters for market sloop j. A. Som
mcrs, Captain Bailey, 100 bushels oysters for
bushels oysters for market; sloop Fanny shep.
pard, Captain Gibson, $50 bushels oysters for
market; barge Burko Sanders, Captain Sand
ers, ITO tons coal for Potomac Steamboat Com
rany.
j. d. Jones has boon made foreman OF the
Capital City broom factory In place OF George
Whistler, resigned. The factory has beea on
larged and several new hands employed.
Tho water in the Potomac was unusually
| high at q. m. this morning, and about
| o'clock was rushing down, carrying an i'm
| mense quantity OF debris.
A large party Of gentlemen went down to
| Mattapony Creek this morning on the pleasure
steamer Lille. They expect to enjoy them.
selves shooting game, which Is more plentiful
| marshes opposite the city Is said to be moro
scarce than for years past.
| large crowd of gentlemon wero at Martin
| Becker's restaurant last night enjoying the
| splendid game layout and the tempting viands
| OF the Partisan and Kentucky markets.
| A pond on the commons west OF the Belt-Line
car stables is q regular garbage receptacle
| and the water is green with tho vile ingredi
| ents fatal TO human existence.
| Maryland avenue Is In a foarfully filthy con.
| dillon, especially In certain portions OF the
| thoroughfare. Our Commissioners would dc
| very acceptable favor to q large number ol
leading citizens, II they would devote a small
fraction of the devotion they give to the north
west to this important section of the city.
Mr.. L. +. Clements, the custom.house ofIicer
| was aroused from his sleep at 8 o'clock yester
day morning by Captain Murphy, of the
| schooner Staring, to make out his papars. By
| mistake the captain carried OF tho now dome
ornament of tho genial custom of1lcer, and lef
| his own superannuated derby In Its place. II
| Is needless to say that Mr.. Clements religion
| is put TO u severe test