The Evening critic., 1882-04-26
EAST WASHINGTON.

Tho three-cent swindlo is the latest. A
young, strapping-sized colored man, OF very
dark complexion, is "worlxing the racket" In
East Washington now. Storekeepers are thnre-
fore warned TO look out for him. The swindle
consists Of the following operation He selects
a store In which there are no adult males, and
entering asks the female or child to change
quarter for him, presenting the piece with his
right hand, In which he also has concealed
two three-cent pieces and nickle. Almost
invariably his request Is complied with and
two tens and flve-cent piece are passed over
the counter to him. Picking these up with
his left hand and quickly placing the threes
and flve upon the counter he instantly calls
the attendants attention to the evident mis-
take, and asks for fourteen cents moro. In
most cases he is successful; IL, however, he Is
suspicioned Of fraud and the additional
amount refused, he becomes loud and bolster
Gus and threatens TO raise hades, which gen
orally accomplshes the purpose, as he is
always dealing with women and children. He
was caught in the act yesterday by an East
Washington dealer, who had heard Of the fol-
low before, and unfortunately he was allowed
TO escape. Look out for the three-cent game.
The last socabe of the season by the Young
Peoples Association Of the Metropolitan Pres
byterian Church occurred last night In tho
church lecture-room. delightful evening
was spent by those OF the association and
church who were fortunate enough to be pres
ent. Tho following programme was pre-
sented Vocal duet, Misses Bradley amp Pryor;
song, Miss Lettio Ransom; recitation, Miss
Winnie Hawk; whistle solo, Miss Hattie Larz-
lere; instrumental duet, Mr.. and Mrs. David
MCGOWAN; Instrumental duet, Misses Brewer
and Larzlere; vocal solo, Miss Retta Van
Ness; recitation, Mr.. Alfred Clum: vocal solo,
Miss Carrie Pryor; instrumental duct, Misses
Brewer and Van Dorm. Mlrth and converse
completed the enjoyment OF the evening.
Mary Kenny, white, was arrested last even.
shawl. Mary was found by tho officer in
glorious state OF inebriation. When the sta
tion keeper searched her 1t was discovered she
had on four dresses, besides other necessary
garments In each dress there were two
pockets, and every pocket was stuffed full of
articles, from tooth-pick to brick house
she was walking menagere OF millinery and
fancy goods. Mary will explain the peculiarl-
ties Of her wardrobe to His Nibbs at the Tom
pie today.
One OF those splendid concerts which Christ
Church understands so well how to conduct
took place in the chapel OF the church last
as usual. The following is the programme; !;
Quartet, "Onward We Co." choir; solo, Mr.. L.
]. whipple; recitation, Mr.. W. Lackey; duet,
"Queen of the Night" Miss NJ. Byrne; quartet,
"Patriot Mothers Prayer" choir; solo. "Good
Night, Beloved," Mr.: J. F.; Rule; recitation,
| Mr. H. r. Foresman; quartet, "Come Where
the Lilies,' choir.
Tho anniversary sociable, by the members
OF st. Marks Episcopal Church, last night, at
McCauley's Hall, was a most enjoyable occa-
| sion. The following programme was nicely
| rendered: "sweet and Low" quartet, by the
Kraemer;"Il Travatore, instrumental duet, by
| the Misses Bradford: "Just as of Old" song,
| by Miss Wells; 1.-THE Storm" instrumental, by
| Mrs. Lighter "Auld Robin Gray" song, by
| Miss Bradford; 'Sophocles Snakes recita-
| tion, Miss Kraemer; 'By the Fireside,' song,
/ Miss Wells. After the rendition of the pro
| gramme refreshments were served, and pleas
| ant conversation INDUCED in until closingtime
| (which came regretfully." Rev. A. f. Steele
in his usual affabfe manner, added much
| pleasure to the latter part Of the exercises.
1t is now proposed to start a subscription ii
| East and Central Washington for the purpose
| of purchasing pool table for Truck A. 1t is
| suggested that the Commissioners allow nom
| bers OF the truck to take papers, properly
| headed, through above sections, for the pur
| pose. The personnel OF this detachment 1.
highly creditable to the department and city
| boys" with this means OF recreation to hell
while away the weary hours OF watch.
Lizzie Gross, an African maiden, was ar
rested yesterday by Officer Marr, charged witt
stealing wood.
"How many Of the new policemen will b
| allowed for East Washington ?'' is the prevail
ing question in this section now.
| A supper and entertainment by the member
OF the Twelfth-street Mission will be given a
OddFellows' Hall tonight. brass band ha
| been engaged, and good time is expected.
| The torpedo boat Alarm left tho Navy-Yar,
| at IL O'Clock this morning.
| The Tallapoosa, with the President and Sec
| rotary OF the Navy and party on board, will
| leave the Navy-Yard at IL o'clock tonight, II
| order to see the sun rise on the Chesapeak
| Bay.
We noticed a sign in DR.. F. X Dooley's win
dow, "Camphor, 30 cts. Ii.