The Evening critic., 1882-02-13
PERTINENT PARAGRAPHS,

MAENEItS bale hlu1lty anu blNtf Oufc.
BUTLER exchanges stoves for groceries.
THE street lamps will he lighted Mt D. m. |
and cxtlnguished at . n. m.
PATRICK II. sHEEHy was fined s105 to-day
for selling liquor without license. |
TwINTY-oNE arrests were made by the po- |
lice during the twenty-four hours ending nj 8 |
n. m.
CHAaJls QUEEN, colored, for stealing q
horse.collar, viii feed at Gen. Crockers for the
next thirty days.
IN THE case Of Chnrles d. Gilman, indicted
for libel on Annie Thomas, he was aTraigned
to-day and pleaded not guilty.
THE socinble to he held by the ladies and
gents OF the Palais Royal will take place this
evening at st. Joseph's Hall. A pleasant time
IL anticipated.
MATTHEW FOLEY, an old white man, diod In
his chair yesterday on tho River road In tho
county, and the Coroner gave certificate of
death from pneumonia.
THE Indiana Republican Club of Washington
will receive tho Indiana delegation at Marinfs
Hall ON the 9th of March, the Tooth birthday
OF ex-president Harrison.
Two BURGLARS attempted to burglarize the
residence OF Judge Amber, No. 415 Third
street. last night, but were frightened of by
the inmates OF the house.
AvAcANT house, No. 200 street northwest,
was ransacked by thieves, last night, and left
with the doors open and gas burning; but
nothing was carried away.
AyoLuME of Chambers Encyclopmdil was
on Saturday last found in the possession of two
book was evidently stolen, and the owner can
get II by calling at the Police Court.
81 MOVE" said delegate in a Virginia con-
vention, "that our chairman take dose of DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup, he is so hoarse that can
not understand him." That gentleman had
no doubt tried this wonderful medicine.
THE Assemby's Church tPresbyterlan) will
elect three elders and one deacon on Thursday
evening next-two of the elders to replace
Messrs. Holtsl,n1er and Redstrake, who have
served a term OF SIX years in that position.
ADELIA RoBEY has filed q petition in the
CQllrf n De anpointpd cOInmittee TO
take charge of the affairs of her sister, Sarah
NJ. Pinkerton, who is confined In the Insane
Asylum and unable to manage them herself
JOHN REED promptly answered "guilty"
this morning In the Police Court when the
charge of stealing sheet was preferred
against him. John was given thirty days in
Jail.
A SUCCESSFUL meeting of the central execu-
tive committee OF the Land League was held
last night, and subcommittees appointed on
decorations, music, supper, etc., for the st.
Patrick g day celebration.
For stealing two wash.tubs John Collins,
colored, this morning got 80 days in jail. An
other c:Hrge OF robbing Mr.. William Gaddis of
watch and chain was also preferred against
Collins. In this case he was sentenced for six
months.
LIGHTED candle was found 10y the wall of
frame house at Fifth and streets southeast
last night. The policeman on the beat re-
moved the candle and extinguished the fire,
which had already started, but was unable to
find any clue to the incendiary.
JOHN THORN, an Italian brlgand, was to-day
cent down for so days for vagrancy. John
does not speak very good English, but knew
enough about the classics to cry out from the
dock when the officer making the charge was
giving his testimony, ''You dammer lie 70
FIVE new cases of smallpox were developed
in the District to-day. Three children of the
name Of Newmon, who were quarantined at
the hospital, fell victims to the dread disease,
as well as two small colored children namoi
Gray, who Will be removed from their home at
Fourteenth and streets northeast
JUICE SMELL this morning taxed James
Sweeney ~ for driving his horse and cart over
sidewalk. James eloquently defended him
self, but to no avail, as the Judge very sensibly
has made 1t rule TO fno every one who
violetes the ordinance against driving over q
sidewalk. 1t Is pity that the fine Is not larger
Than II is.
THERE Is a political move on foot in this city
looking to the formation of n young colored
mems league, whose chief aim will be to pro-
mote the interest of young men In politics.
party. The formation Of auxiliary leagues
throughout the country, especially tho South,
is contemplated.
FIGHT occurred on Saturday night between
n gang of colored rufllans at Seventh and NJ
Streets and in the melee Reaper Brown, one
Of the number, was shot In the side by Thomas
Amos. Amos made his escape, firing several
times at the officers who pursued him, and
has not yet been arrested. Browns injuries
are serious, but not fatal.
Col. CoRBIN, treasurer Of the Garfield Monu-
ment fund, acknowledges the receipt OF the
following additional subscriptions: Company
II, 10th Inf, $3.50; Company A, 1st Inf, S17
Conn any X, 9TH Inf, S17.50 Company 4, sth
Inf, S11.5O; Troop |, 10Th Cav, s15.75; Com
pany j, Connecticut National Guard, SO; Com
pany B, I'd Inf, SIS; Suffolk Grays, 1915.
COMPANY A, Washington Cadet Corps, will
give promenade concert dress drill and re-
ception, at Tallmadge Hall, Wednesday even
ing, February % (Washlngton's birthday
The corps respectfully call attention to the
attractions shown, as per circular, and fee
assured that they VIII amply repay all who
visit them on this occasion for their kind
attendance.
REV. DIR. PAXTON, having fully determined
TO sever his connection with the New York
avenue Presbyterian Church and go to
charge In New York city, n congregations
meeting was held yesterday after tho regular
services and his resignation was reluctantly
accepted. The Washington city Presbyterl
will hold meeting 10 dissolve the pastora
relations.
THE Brotherhood of Carpenters, at theil
meeting last Friday night, in answer to a com
munication from several reliable contractors
appointeda committee of i've to confer will
them as to the best means of promoting b,
mutual efforts the welfare Of the trade. Tn,
tourneymen expressed qualification at the
determination of the bosses to organize, ex
tend the hand OF friendship and promise t
second their efforts TO elevate the trade by
doing good work for good pay. Botches, TAX
warning!
EDWARD MCKINNEY. colored boy about 1,
years DID, was charged In the Police Court to
day with maliciously destroying public prop
erty. The charge against him is for breaking
one OF the costly lamps In the Capitol grounds
The boy has q firstclass criminals c0unte
nance, and looks TO be vicious and bad. Judg
Smell postponed the hearing until tomorrow
10 give the defendant an opportunity TO estat
lish, If possible, his innocence. The chance
are, however that Mckinney will spend a
least ninety days at Gen. Crockers elegau
and palatial stono mansion on the banks OF tn
high waters OF the Potomac.
THOMAS MCMAHON had his brother Edwar
up before Judge Smell, to-day, ON the charge Q
making threats of personal violence. Edwar
Is minus his left leg, as is also another brothe
(DanieD, who testified that he believed hi
brother Edward TO be insane, and thought
would be charitable thing to have him SCI
10 n hospital. Judge Smell agreed TO let tll
defendant out on his personal bonds, and a;
yised him TO got admission 10 the Soldier
Home. This he promised to do. Daniel an
Edward Mcmahon served In the same regimen
and same company. the former as captain an
the latter as Lieutenant, and both lost their lie
leg about the same time. The two brother
lock enough alike 10 DO brothers.