The Evening critic., 1882-08-26
EAST WASHINGTON.

The Rechnbitc CeIebration-An OLD
Observation-Disclosures OF Prominent
Citizen--NobIeF ircmcn-FuncraI OF
Mrs. Dcyine-PersOnnI ana Miscci-
Ianeous Notes.
The Recnabito Committee on tho parade aud
encampment, which takes place on the 31st
instan,, have decided upon tho following pro.
grammo; The procession VIII start from Penn
sylvania avenue and Twentieth street north
west at o'clock p. m. sharp, August 81, and
march to Anacostia, ID. O., whore tho place OF
cncampment ia located. Tents have boon
erected for tho accommodation OF the mem
beers, their families and friends. Ample nc
commodation for everything Is being arranged
on n grand scale. Tho various fonts OF tho
order and other organizations arc instructed
to assemble at their halls at l o'clock on the
day OF parade and proceed TO tho place OF rem
devious, Twentieth street and Pennsylvania
avenue, whore the procession will BIO formed.
Music has been engaged and other prelimi-
naries arranged by the committee.
verltable old landmark is the squatty two
story brick building on u street southeast, near
the corner OF First, north side, which Ia now
occupied by q respectable colored family as a
residence. Old residents say the building was
used as Police station house sixty years ago,
earlier date. After several years use, the
structure was discarded as station and q
small frame one erected at the intersection of
d street and Pennsylvania avenue, at the COR
ner OF Second street. Tho latter was used by
tho "auxiliaries" until 1862, tho dato OF tho
organization OF tho Metropolitan Police force,
Into requsition, and used as a station.houso
during tho war. In the yard OF tho old ox-sta.
tion the cell.tlers and thick nailclad wooden
celldoors can still be seen, tho latter doing
service as protectors OF n chicken-house and
coalshed. Several old policeman In this city,
who have done duty from the aged police odl-
fee, say 1t could many interesting "talos un-
fold" had 1t but n mouth to speak.
Mr.. jeremiah Cross, superintendent OF the
Congressional Cemetery, and ono OF the oldest
residents OF East Washington, was takcn sud
NtNfr slna
onlce, becoming suddenly unconscious. DR..
Roberts was nj once summoned and rendered
medical aid. Mr.. Cross had similar spell of
milder form last Tuesday, and It is hoped
nothing serious will result from It..
The hromen OF No. 3 Engine Company and
Truck A, OF East Washington, havo through
their noble Efforts succeeded In raising fully
$500 for the relief OF the children OF Fireman
Daniels. Tho fund was raised In East Wash
ington, and reflects credit on the flremen and
donors. Those who desire to add their con-
tributions to the fund can send them to other
of tho above companies, whore due credit
Will BIO given. The collection is still going on.
Tho boatrace on tho Branch this evening
VIII be an interesting and exciting affair. The
boats will start from Anacostia bridge, foot OF
Eleventh street southeast promptly at @
O'Clock.
Mr.. Dornin Ellis, OF the Light Infantry, re-
turned from Capo May to-day. He looks we'll
and relates several encounters he had with
bloodthristy, Jumbo Jersey "skeeters."
East Washington sportsmen IRE getting their
breech.loaders and skins In readiness for the
LIST September, when the annual marsh
fusilade Will begin.
Tho Eaglo and Bashful mines Will play q
game Of baseball next Monday evening on tho
old Eaglo grounds for n wager Of S15. An ex-
citing contest is promised.
Tho following organizations mot in East
washington last night; Naomie Lodge, No. l.,
Degree OF Rebekah, at 0dd-Fellows' HALL
Capitol Tent, No. 90, I. o. r., McCauley's Hall,
and Eagle Tent Same order) at odd-Fellows'
Hall
Tho Christadelphian Ecclesia will hold n
service in McCauley's Hall tomorrow at IL
q. m.
Tho funeral OF Mrs. Mary Devine Will tako
place this evening from No. BOG Third street
southeast, tho services to be held at st.
Aloysious' Church and the interment to BIO
made at Mount Olivet. Tho remains are en-.
cased In handsome black.cloth casket, with
silver mountings, furnished by Zurhorst.
Mrs. Devine was an old resident OF this section
anu was well and fayorably known.
Mr.. George weidman, the confectioner, 800
Pennsylvania avenue, Capitol Hill, has begun
the manufacture of his famous "Excelsior
brands of tafry, In the several 1avors, for the
fall and winter trade. Besides excellent taffy,
you can always ind full line OF confections
fruit, ETC., at the above number.
Tho Enterprise Tea Company, corner Of
Fourth street and Pennsylvania avenue
Capitol Hill, O'Donnell 4 Brother, proprIetors
branches Centre and Eastern Markets, make d
toners also. They buy teas and coffees direct
from New York importers, roast their OWE
cofrees In their steam.roaster every day. and
We would add, that tho many-colored lights
they have at night, low prices and pretty and
useful presents, would mako an Arab smile