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The Evening critic., 1882-02-24
NnfinnnI IIofcI Hop.

There was very enjoyable entertain.
mcnt given last evening to the guests Of
the National, and was none the less enjoy
able for being little out of season. Among
those present were Mesdames Livington, Of
New York Thornton, of Virginia; Cham
bers and Dunn, wife Of Congressman Dunn;
Dawson, Green, Gardner, Kenna, and
Black burn Miss Julia Neeson, one of
Richmond's charming aud attractive bellies;
also, Misses Herndon, Green Fitzhugh,
Morgan, Parker, Davidson, Hiscamp,
Mclaughlin, Paine, Hodges, Bennett, John
stone. Russell, and Morrison Representa-
tives Davidson, Pound, McMillin, Towns
hend, Belford, and Kenna; Col. Fitzhugh,
Messrs. Loring, Phillips, Caldwell, Single.
ton, Mclaughlin, Pugh, Crossman, Myers,
Shepherd, Lindsay, and Whittlesey,
The Evening critic., 1882-02-24
THE TREASURY CONTINGENT FUND.
What the Committee Investigating
IL will Report and what it Will
Not Report.

The ErtRiEg Star took occasion in recent
issue 10 volunteer the assertion that the report
of The subcommittee Of the Senate Committee
on Appropriations, charged with the duty of
investigating the expenditures OF the con-
tingent fund Of tho Treasury Department,
would exoneratc ey.secre,aiy sherman from
any completely In on knowledge Of the llregu-
laiitics and populations found to have existed
In that Department.
Whore or how the Star obtained It's informa-
ton as 10 what the forthcoming report would
contain VIC are not advised, but Just how the
committee Is going to be able to exonerate on
inculpaie any one in its report is something
that we cannot fully understand. The COM
mittee were not directed to investigate MIR.
sherman or Mr. anybody else, but the Ex-
penditure of the several appropriations for
contingent expenses" &C. The resolution
under which the committee acted reads:
I" Resoired, That the Committee ON Appro-
priations Of the Senate be, and they arc
hereby, authorized and directed to Investigate
the accounts for the expenditure OF the several
appropriations for contingent or other ex-
penses OF the several Executive Departments,
including the methods Of making such dis
bursements, the character and disposition of
the purchases made, and tho employment Of
report on the subject at as early day as practl-
cable, ana whether any further legislation Is
necessary TO secure the proper disbursement
OF such appropriations; and that the commit.
tee have leave 10 send for persons and papers,
and have leave to sit during the recess Of the
Senate"
Now, lust how, under this resolution, tho
committee could lind IL TO be any part OF theii
duty 10 report upon Mr.. sherman any more
than upon President Arthur or Mr.. Blaine Is
something that We cannot exactly understand.
THE CRITIC ventures the opinion that the
committee charged with the duties imposed
by this resolution can and Will only report the
facts as they have found them TO exist and
leave those facts speak for themselves, whether
they inculpate or exculpate any or all OF those
who have been connected with the Depart.
ment. One thing can be relied upon as set
tied: The forthcoming report will report tina
"further Legislation Is necessary to secure til,
proper disbursement OF such appropriations,
and VIII, probably, recommend the adoption
OF some more stringent measures 10 guart
their disbursement.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-24
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.


riRsoNs ~ ALENANbRIA Wishing TnE
Cnlrlc len at their residence WIN receiye prompt
attention by leaving thelr address At MI 'oNs
stationery store, on King street.
Jenny Dutch, colored. was roposing in
the station.house this morning. She was
arrested at the instigation of her husband.
There was a little unpleasantness existing
in the family circle, and Jenny concluded to
check IL by giving her consort frst.class
nogging the injured man appealed to the
police for assistance, and Officers Smith
and Goodrich introduced the Amazonian
Jenny TO cell near the Mayors office.
Giles, the colored man who was before
the Mayor yesterday for wife beating was
discharged, his wife refusing to appear
against him.
Mr.. T. V. Rishell, Alderman from the
Third Ward, fell down the cellar steps of
his residence and seriously injured his
right arm.
The Alexandria Reform Club Is TO be
supplied with new set Of benches. This
reform is sadly needed.
This morning, while a wagon driver was
making in the direction of the b. & T..
depot Mt lightning express speed, one of the
wheels in the rear of his machine suddenly
flew in another direction and checked his
movements; the dishcartened driver sub.
stituted pole for the fractions wheel and
returned home wiser and slower
Visitors from Alexandria shopping in
Washington will find It TO their advantage
to call and examine the large variety OF
fashionable goods at the well-known cstab-
lshmcnt Of Hufty & Taylor, on Pensyl-
vania avenue, where attentive and polite
clerks will always cater to their exactions.
The planning mill and box factory OF
Aitchcson & Bro. has been connected with
the Telephone Exchange, recently estab-
lished. This enterprising firm has also
made improvements TO their buildings
which will enable them to turn out more
and superior class of work. They make
specially of manufacturing beer boxes
for which they find ready sale rs far South
as Florida.
Mr.. +. l.. Beckett, the popular city audi.
tor of Alexandria, has received the en-.
| tire Democratic vote of the Legislature
at Richmond for State Auditor.
Yesterday Mr.. Allen Merrill, first mate
of the schooner S. NJ. Bird, which was max.
| ing ready to sail, fell from the rigging and
was seriously injured.
| A large quantity of herring arrived a
the wharf yesterday, and were sold at tn,
rate of $50 per 1000; rock and perch sole
at 40 cents per bunch.
Prof. L. J.. Lewis, of Baltimore, the sing
ing evangelist, has been rendering valu
able assistance at the revival meetings a
the Northern Methodist Church. on Wash
ington street. A number of converts hav
been made, and the church is still night
crowded to hear the excellent preachin
and singing.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-24

JACKsON.-In Philadelphia, on February
2l, 1852, Edmonla Lee daughter OF Rev. Au-
gustus and Mary I, jackson, aged = years.
MORRELL.-On Thursday, February 23
1882, at q o'clock n, M, Louis Morrell, in the
3Sth year Of his age.
Funeral from his late residence, 1908 East
Capitol street, sunday, 26th inst, al , o'clock
=, m, Friends are invited 10 attend,
ROBINSON.--On Thursday, February 23,
1882, al . 80 a. M, Dinah Robinson, formerly
Of Carlisle, Eng, and widow of John Robinson,
of Nineland, y. j., In her 77th year.
Remains WIN be taken 10 Nineland, y. J.
WEBSTER.-On February 23, 1882, Ella
Woodward, only child OF Thomas W. and Mary
Florence Webster, aged q years and 3 months
Funeral services at the residence OF her
parents, on Saturday, at 80 p. m. Interment
al Baltimore.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-24
Michigan Relief Fund,


WASHINGTON, ID. c., Feb. 23, 1882.
Hon. y. ". Mdfbfe, Chairman Michigan Refer
committee:
DEAR SIR; AS treasurer OF the local relief
fund for the Michigan sufferers, i nave re-
celyed since my last published statement the
following contributions: L. L. Moore, George
town, d. C., SO; War Department, through
office, through i. b. Conger, esq, $3.50; IL.
Schmedtie, 1eweler, Seventh street, So; United
States Treasury, through Hon. T.. II. Kelghtley,
S50.s5; Il, Beresford, printer, So; q. @, WI,
Hotel, SlOi g. w. spoford Riggs House, SO;
cash item, 20 cents; total, s206.60, which
amount have this day RENTED 10 the treasu-
rer OF the relief committee at Port Huron,
Mich, Total received .and remitted, 81 800 ;
ol, MY accounts may be verified by reference
70 my previously-published statement In CON
junction with this. Your Obedlent servant
hIcHARD w. TYLER. TIeasmrer.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-24
"AIderney Dairy wagons. -

Fresh AIderney Butter, churned every NOM
Ing ana delivered I'm l2ib. "Mard prints, COO.
per lb, Also, cottage cheese, buttermilk and
sweet mix, DC. per at. Cream 15c. pint.
Because Of threatened trouble with indians
the Canadian mounted police force Is 10 be IN
creased from 300 TO 500 men.
During the week which ended January 2l,
there were hut forty eight minutes OF sunshine
registered at Greenwich, England.
DR.. Robert S. Ball, of England, says tho moon
was born more than 50,000,0O0 years ago.
She bears her age well, We must say.
The ex-Queen Of Spain buys ticket I'm every
lottery of which she hears, repeating the pro
verb Never shut the door against fortune"
IL hurts a red-headed giIl's feelings 10 ad-
dress her In the language Of Macbeth; "Never
thake Thy CORY locks at me-"
The Evening critic., 1882-02-24
AuIucident of Mason,s Trial.

This morning the Wife and two little boys OF
Sergeant Mason were at the Arsenal In at
tendance upon the trial Of the husband and
father. The two little cherubs were much
admired by the officers OF the court. The
staiu sa anu ulshlleu plesinoht ol tlio Cur NJ
dren and at recess took them both on
his knee and fonly caressod them. said Col.
Miner 10 tho little Masons, "Nou look very
sweet to-day, boys, whore did you get your
new clothes" "Why," said the elder boy,
''when mama came on 20 Washington 10 see
papa, she first went right on 10 Robinson 5
~ Co. No. 900 Pennsylvania avenue, and
bought us new clothes"
The Evening critic., 1882-02-24
A Risky Wager.

san Francisco Post.
The editor of the Petaluma Pcdcine is
evidently not considered by his townsmen
to crowd the Iamented George Washing
ton very hard on the score of veracity.
The other day two of his principal adver-
tisers walked in, and said one:
"Howdy, Major? want you to answer a
question; just decide little bet, you
know Now, sir be so kind as to pay
particular attention, and think before you
speak: Did it rain this morning2'
b "Why, of cause it did ~ said the agrcul-
tural thunderer, much surprised.
Exactly; much obliged" said the citizen
with relieved expression.
"You sec, Judge Parker here bet me
forty dollars that you couldn't tell the
truth on any subject, and under any cir
cumstances whatever, and took him up.
Come out and take "a drink And, as the
winner further agreed to pay his back sub
scription out of the stakes, the Major con-
cluded to call il square.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-24
Real Estate Transfers.

Amzie Smith to John A. Otto, for SlOo,
lot a, subdivision 2, square "a. J. p. Ap-
pleman ct al, to w. E. Buford, for $500,
lot i3, subdivision 80, square 176. W. E.
Buford, to f. w. Leroy, for 81, 400, the same
property. X. II. Hunter to James w.
Hunter, for $3,000 lots 90 and 81, of old
Georpetown d. C.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-24

The man does not reek with happiness at
this time of year who, in navigating sea
of slush finds when he has reached the op-
posite sidewalk, that one Of his overshoes,
which always fitted him too generously,
has met the fate of the Jeanette. e.-Pac L
The Evening critic., 1882-02-24

GRFAT BARGAIN OFFERED IN A FRUIT
NJ dairy farm In Maryland, six miles from
Washington, within one-half mile from railroad
station This is one OF the best fruit farms in this
community, having on 1t over 1000 apple, peach,
dwarf pears, cherries, ounces and ! 900 grape
vines, all In healthy bearing condition; excellent
wafer near the house the farm contains As acres,
acres IN grove; improved eght.room house,
stable and other out building fine, healthy, good
neighhorhood; reason for selling, owner has bnsl-
ness elsewhere sold al sacrifice, o. 600 terms TO
SUIT, Call at the Real Estate Exchange of WM.
IL. MAIN a BROS, corner Third street and
Pennsylvania avenue. tel
The Evening critic., 1882-02-24
Cunil.S Victims.

Charles Rollins and Odelia Ducket.
John II. Thompson and Elizabeth L.
Norris.
Lee Z. Henderson and Mary A. Ander-
son.
David Peterson and Martha c. Carter,
both Of Richmond, Va.
John L. HALEY, of Rapid City, Dakota,
aud Mary S. McKerichar, of this city.
L. r. Lamb, of this citg and Lidia w.
Bailey, of Prince Georges County, Nd.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-24

The smoking car is ''the den of utter
nastiness," according to the New Eng
and Methodist. Perhaps SO, but you meet
fewer of the hogs who claim two or three
seats there than you do in cleaner places
- Boston Herald
The Evening critic., 1882-02-24

one thousand dollars reward for a better
remedy. Frazier's Magic Ointment has cured
the worst cases Of this awful disease. Sold by
all druggists at 80 cents per box.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-24
Facts from Exnerienee.

MAUCH CHUNK, Pa, Sept. ~, 1851.
II. IL. MARINER x Co.: SilS-I have used your
safe Kidney and Liver Cure for a combination
Of liver ana kidney troubles, and have derived
great benefit therefrom.
II. +. NoNNEMACHER.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-24
FINANCIAL
To.day,s stock Quotations.

The following observations of the transac-
tions in the financial market to-day, together
with opening and closing quotations, are fur
nished by the banking-h house of II. D. Cooke, jr.,
Il Co., 1920 street, Washington, d. c.:
The Evening critic., 1882-02-24
THE EVENING CRITIC.
WEATHER INDICATIONS,

The special bulletin Issued from the signal
fficc to-day says;
Fair weather IA Indicated for saturday In
fln Aflnnflr Cnnsi SiRles.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-24
Grand Italian Opera.

Next week viii be characterized by the
presence fOr three nights Of Mapieson's Grand
italian Opera at the National Theatre. This
magnificent combination has been throughout
this season by far the most successful troupe
in the country. ON Monday night "Carmen "
VII pc peIlViillu.su, l., Alua M, On luo9uaS, allu
Is IN process at MetZerotts music store, and
we advise our readers 10 secure them at once.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-24

Profanity is the result of mental blind
boil-N. y. Com. 4dr.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-24
Skin Discusses Cured.

A garland of mixed roses is newer than
the corsage bouquet for evening dresses.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-24
Durang's Rheumatic Remedy
DIED.

Will cure any case Of rheumatism on the face
OF the green earth. Sold by every live druggist
In Washington.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-24

A Louisville man, who has handled furs for
many years, says that he has never but once
discovered moth in sealekin,
The Evening critic., 1882-02-24
"Kiuduess 10 Animals.

The Society for the Prevention Of Cruelty 10
Animals VIII hold an unusually interesting
meeting this evening in the Congregational
Church. Prizes Will be distributed for the
best essay written In the public schools upon
the subject, "Kindness 10 Animals" Invita-
tions TO be present have been sent 10 the
President and Cabinet, leading Senators and
Representatives, especially those interested In
the work of the society, and the Commission
ers OF the District, Influential citizens and
persons from other cities Identified With hu-
name and charitable enterprises Letters OF
regret have been received from Rev. Robert Col
Iyer, Of New York, ana Rev. David Swing, OF
Chicago. The society Is fortunate In securing
as one Of It's speakers Rev. Edward Everett
Hale, Of Boston. There Is much curiosity TO
see and hear Henry Bergh, Of New York, who
speaks in Washington for the first time,
although his name is well-known from his long
labors IN behalf Of the humane treatment OF
animals. lie arrived this morning, and makes
the Arlington his headquarters during his
visit. Hon. George u. Loring, Commissioners
OF Agriculture, an eloquent speaker II also
engaged to deliver an address. irof. Blschon
Will preside AZ the organ.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-24

"a message 10 the nation; a message Of love;
a message of wisdom; message OF mercy
is the title of the lecture OF the trance speaker,
Mrs. Cora J.. V. Richmond, who Will Lecture at
Lincoln Hall tonight while "under the control
of Inc snirit OF James 4. Garlleld.N
The Evening critic., 1882-02-24
AMUSEM ENTS.

Kiralfy Bros. famous Black Crook continues
10 crowd the National Theatre nightly, and
The audiences are as enthusiastic as the per-
Torrance Is line. Grand matinee tomorrow
at . pm,
The Evening critic., 1882-02-24
Observation-Disclosures

The residence of Mr.. Alexander Me-
Kerichar-"G "Glenwood" the scene of
a very large and fashionable gathering of
the many friends of the family Thursday
evening last on the occasion of the mar
riage of Mary s., the second daughter, to
Mr.. John L. HALEY, formerly Of this city,
now of Rapid City, Dakota. The services
were conducted by the Rev. DR.. ]. J. Bull
lock, chaplain of the Senate. The esteem
in which the contracting parties are held
by their many friends was shown by the
numerous and valuable presents presented.
| The happy couple left on the same evening
for Rapid City, Dakota, where Mr.. HALEY
is am enterprising merchant, all wishing
| them bon voyage. Among those present were
| Capt. and Mrs. John Stewart, Capt. and
Mrs. j. Frank Miller, Capt. Kuhl, Mrs.
JOS. aud Miss Adeline TAFT, Mr.. John Nj.
Ateheson & wife, Mr.. George Nagle and
wife, Mr. Charles Hemingway, Mr.. and
Mrs. Powers, Miss McDermott, Mr..
Robert Cameron and sister, the Misses
| Tulmsre, Mr.. and Mrs, Kerr, Mr.. McIntire,
Mr.. Clarence Moore, Mr.. and Mrs. Tippin,
Mr.. Simon and the Misses Imrie, Miss NJ
L. Corooran, Mrs. Arble Lindsey, Mr.. John
McGTegor, and many others.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-24
FOrd's Opera.hOuse.

Miss Jeffreys Lewis, supported by one OF
The finest companies that has ever visited our
city, has won fresh laurels here by her beau
tiful performance of Ant0NiG in Gunters cele-
brated drama, "Two nights In Rome" Mat
lnnn fnin nj y Il.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-24
Washington stock Exchange.

The following are the closing quotations Of
the Washington Stock Exchange to-day:
GOVERNMENTS.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-24
Sam Hague's MinstreIs.
Capital Theatre.

Hague's British operate Minstrels give a
lncert at the National Theatre ON Sunday
The Evening critic., 1882-02-24
The Trance Lecture.

Tho Capital Iheatre CONTINUES INC loadInq
variety establishment in the city, Its fea
lures this week are especially attractive.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-24
WEST WASHINGTON.

JQfN r. DAVIDSON sthc agent for ruH Carrie
In West Washington. The papcr will be served
promptly at an early hour at IS cents per month.
Subscriptions and items for publication can be
store, 1860 Ihirty-secund street; q. B. Inckharts
drug store, corner Thirty second and streets,
q. w. Cropley's drug store, @17 " street r.. u,
Braces drug store 3o0i NJ streeti No 1925 Thir-
tf
The Evening critic., 1882-02-24
Carroll Institute Meeting.

The programme rendered at last nights
meeting Of Carroll Institute was very in
teresting, including musical selections by
the Mozart Amateur Orchestra. Marc
Antony's address to the Romans, by d..
c. Bangs "Tho Sweet Little Shamrock, ("
sung by Aloysius Fendall; "0Connor," a
recitation by VIM. A. Lackey; MY Fam.
ily," comic recitation by Frank May piano
solo, Mr.. Sullivan.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-24
A Merry Masquerade.

A Mother Goose" masquerade, with
series of interesting tableaux, was charm
ingly rendered last night at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. William j. Rhees. The
scene presented by the varied characters
was very pretty. Some of the most thor
oughly sustained characters were as fol-
lows. "Mother Goose" by Miss Florence
Davis; boy Blue" by Benny Rhees ''Old
Mother Hubbard" by Miss Emma Vail;
Little Bo Peep" by Miss Oracle Rhees;
"An Old Bachelor that Lived by Himself"
by Charlie McChesney; "Iittle Miss Muf-
fet," by Flora Rhees; tom the Pipers
Son." by Willie Rhees and young ladies.
Mrs. Jarley's "Mother Goose" wax-worlIs
closed the entertainment.
Carroll Institute Meeting.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-11-24
Great Land Sale 8.

Great Land Sales.
Perhaps never before, in this county, have
there been offered so many or so valuable tracts
of land rs are advertised in the Times this week
to be sold next salesiay.
The lands belonging to the estate Of the late
Nj. NJ. HUMPHREYS, lying in Santuc township, are
said to be the most productive and valuable in
tha, section of the County and worth the highest
price for land iii this county.
The land belonging to the estate Sf Dr.. a. W.
Til )MsoN, in Joncsvile and Dogansville town
ships, are considere equal to any in the county,
and are very desirable for cotton, corn or stock
raising. The Nets place, on Enorec, in Lau-
rens county, is ofgrcat value and could be we'll
cut up into eight good farms, aud then bring
more than it will in q solid body.
The NORMAN lands, in Cross Keys township, are
equal in every respect to any of the other prop
crty. The improvements on these tracts
dwellings, barns, stables, orchards Snake .hcm
very desirable.
The G. I. MENa land, in the upper part of
the county, has been well divided into small
farms. The land in each lot is pronounced
excellent. The terms are liberal, so that i. will
give an Industrious poor man chance to buy
farm that will increase in value every year.
The BRONZE JErER lands, in Sautuc township,
are also very valuable anil well located and
bound to command high price q few years
from now.
The llAMM%rr land, in Goudeysvillc township,
having been divided into three good tracts Of
about 13 acres each, offers fine chances for men
of small means TO buy good one or two horse
farms upon easy terms, thereby securing good
homes.
We do not remember when such fine opp or
tunitics have been afforded for parties of limi-
ted or abundant mcanI to make good Investments.
1t will be noticed tha: the above lands are in the
! North, South, West and middle sections of the
county, 50 that they embrace all the features of
soil, climate and productions of Union.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-11-24
Sherif's Sales.

pY virtue of Sundry Executions to me direc-
- ted, will sell before Union Court House
door, on the first Monday in December next,
within the legal hours of SherifFs Sales the fol-
lowing described property to wit:
All the right title and interest which James
l.. Harris has in tract of land known as the j.
l.. Harris Mill tract, with the buildings and mas,
chinery. containing thirty thirty-f five acres q
more or less, bounded by the Lipsey tract and
OIL crs; levied on aud to be sold as the prcpefty.l
of james l.. Harris, ut the several suits Of Fos-'
ter wilkins, D, Spears s. Co., ]. T. Hill 81
Co., and others.
Thirty-fvc acres Of land, more or less, known
asthe Samuel Long tract, bounded by lands Of the
estate of S. p. Harris, J. G. Harris aud others;
levied on and to be sold as the property of j. l..
Harris at the suits Of Foster & wilkins, A, ID.
Spears Co, F. NJ Farr 4 Co., J. 7. Hill 4 Co.,
| and others.
The interest of James l.. Harris i'm one tract
| of land containing three hundred and fifty aorGs,
ore or less, bounded by lands of Lipscy,
Free, John IIacomb, Abram GalmnR
others levied on and to be sold rs the property
of j. l.. Harris At the suits of Foster & wilkins
A. ID. Spears & Co., J. L. Hill s. Co., F. NJ. Farr
s. Co., and others.
r. MACBETH, S. U. C.
Nov 81 4G 81