The Evening critic., 1882-10-06
EAST WASHINGTON.

During an ARRAY between number OF whlto
roughs on Maryland avenue northeast late last
night, Mike Donnelly received q severe cut
over his right eye from blackjack In tho
hands OF ono OF tho participants. Donnelly
was taken homo by his friends. It was re-
ported that the gang engaged In another light
an hour or so later with crowd of colored
men. No casualties from the last fight woro
reported.
The storo at tho corner OF Pennsylvania ave-
nue. and Second street southeast Is being
beautifully improved. Largo plate.glass win
dows have already been put In, and tho entire
front will be tastefully painted.
The improvements being made on Second
street southeast are nearly completed.
small row.boat, containing several boys,
capsized in the Eastern Branch, near the rail.
road bridge, about o o'clock this morning. II
was reported that one OF the youths came very
near drowning. He was seized with cramps,
and was rescued by his companions with somo
difficulty. The boyshad started on n cunning
expedition, which was suddenly terminated by
the loss OF their guns-two muskets-which
sank when the boat turned over.
The funeral OF Mrs. Harriet s. Herbert, wife
OF Mr.. Ananias Herbert, OF the y; 8. supreme
rom the Sof apmy pSe resdopee M ON
avenue, between Third and Fourth streets
southeast. Rev. Mr.. Thomas, of Israel Church,
mony Cemetery. Mrs. Herbert has resided on
Capitol Hill tor great many years, and q large
circle OF friends mourn her loss.
A detachment OF tho Washington Light
60 TO Richmond tonight with tho Veterans.
Captain Bailey will accompany the stan.
Master Harry Creary, the little son OF Major
William L. Creary, Paymaster, u. $. A., has
been recently very Ill at Tucson; but tho Ari-
zona Ctisen Of September 27 reports him as
recovering. Major Creary and Harry arc well.
known in East Washington, where tho family
resided for O number of years, and largo
circle Of friends and relatives are glad to hear
OF the bright little fellows recovery.
Tho reunion of Professors Birmingham and
Golway, which occurred at Washington Hall
last night, was as usual successful social
event, tho hall being comfortably filled with
smiling ladies and well-known young gentle
which has been engaged for the season by the
Professors, renders very delightful music.
East Washington Business Notes.
Mr.. George F. Harbin, the dry.goods mer-
chant, received a large invoice OF notions and
fancy goods this morning.
All kinds OF mineral aud natural waters, on
draught and In bottles, can always be found at
Dr.. Dooley's East Washington mineral and
natural water depot, corner Of Third street
and Pennsylvania avenue southeast.
Besides q large and complete stock OF boots,
shoes and slippers In every style and at every
price, Mr.. Ferd Frank, the popular shoe
dealer, 1888 Pennsylvania avenue, Capitol Hill,
has q lot OF narrow shoes for ladies with mar
row feet mos. and 3, being all that are left,
which he Will close out at S1,50 per pair, tho
regular price being 80: Hc also has full
he Is selling at $3.50, the regular price being
"a. Call In and examine the beautiful dis
play.
Tho Excelsior confectionery, Mr.. George
Weidman, 3O3 Pennsylvania avenue east, Will
soon be stocked brimfull of choice confection-
cries, etc. Arrangements are now being made
to receive large winter stock.
The Commissioners have been petitioned by
the residents Of East Capitol street TO replace
the old dilapidated pavement on tho north
side of that beautiful thoroughfare with con-
crete one.
Mr.. A. @. Clark will soon erect four hand
some brick dwellings on Seventh street, be-
tween and streets southeast. Tho row VIII
cost $500.