The Evening critic., 1882-12-05
EAST WASHINGTON.

The following United States senators have
taken up their residence so far In East Wash
ington Hon. j. P. Jones, OF Nevada, corner OF
New Jersey avenue and street southeast:
Hon. Il. G.. Lapham, of New York, 2O3 East
Capitol street; Hon. Chiiicott, OF Colorado, 635
East Capitol street; Hon. Henry II. Blair, OF
Now Hampshire, 2o1 East Capitol street; Hon.
John j. ingalls,, OF Kansas, oil North Capitol
street; Hon. George Q. Vest, OF Missouri, oil
North Capitol street. Besides q large number
OF congressman are quartered about on tho
Hill and ut the Congressional Hotel.
small colored girl, named Amelia Brent,
was run over yesterday evening on the Avenue,
Mr.. Peter g. Grimes, OF Prince George's
County, Md. She received painful but not
serious injuries. Mr.. Grimes was arrested,
and left collateral at tho Eighth Precinct
Station.
Interesting and successful revival services
were held in the Methodist Church, Anacostia,
last night.
The members of the Marine Band and Ma.
rine Corps, who acted as an escort at tho
funeral OF Rear Admiral Wyman yesterday,
complain bitterly Of having had to face the
chilly and bleak north wind without over
coats on that occasion. The artillerymen wore
their great coats and were, consequently, very
much envied by the marines, who were forced
10 SILVER and bear IT..
Tho flrst section of tho proposed grand
stairway for the Capitol building has boon
nearly completed. 1t is located on the north
east corner, and is approached by u broad
walk, the latter having been finished. large
ance OF tho work.
Amasque solree Will DO given by Professors
Birmingham and Golway, at Washington Hall,
on the 18th instant. II VIII DO an event of
.jollity and pleasure. The reunion last even
ing was quite successful. Krugcr's orchestra
furnished the music.
The Light Guards Will meet tomorrow even.
Ing at their armory, In McCauleys Hall, at 8
| O'Clock. Business Of Importance Will DO trans
acted.
Mr.. Frank Barry, assistant engineer of tho
| United States steamer Flshawk, was pre-.
| scented with bouncing baby last night.
| Friendship Lodge OF Good Tomplars had a
| very well-attended meeting on last evening OF
| Its hall, S23 IL street northeast. Several ap-
| plications for membership were read, and
among other matters OF interest to tho cause
| and order discussed were the means OF carry
| ing forward the work moro thoroughly and eff
| fectlvely in the future than In tho past, and
| the general accord and enthusiasm shown In
| dicates that the temperance tide Is commenc
| ing TO now In East Washington. Noticeable
| feature OF the meeting OF this lodge last even
| ing was the presence Of some of the old wal
| horses, who for some time past havc been
| taking q rest. Inspired by the surroundings
| and tho need OF the hour they all start In
again with renewed activity. Brother Lowe
| presented the lodge set OF beautiful gavels
| At the close OF the business session stirring
| addresses were made by Mr.. Kalstrom, G.. W
chief templar; Mr.. NJ P. Caldwell, g. W. sec
| rotary; Mr.. ]. +. Maupin, Mr.. Crandall and
| Mr.. Rock, and Mr.. NJ. Ebert and r. II. Reynolds
entertained those present with well,rendered
| vocal selections. MIR. j. +. Maupin, COL Tenth
| street northeast, the energetic temperance
| worker, is the lodge deputy.
| East washington business Notes.
| Mr.. r. d. Ferguson, the druggist, corner Of
| Second street and Pennsylvania avenue south
east, Is District agent for the famous watei
| from the celebrated healing springs OF Batf
| County, Va. This water has become far
| famed as medicinal agent.
Coal and wood kept under covor and tlr
| nished clean and OF full weight Mt the loves
rates by Mr. b. L. Simpson, $40 Pennsylvania
| avenue southeast.
| All the reliable patent medicines and full
| limo OF perfumes and toilet soaps at Scala
old.established pharmacy, SOL East Capito
| street.