The Evening critic., 1882-09-21
EAST WASHINGTON.
The Light Guards Prospecting
Poisoned business Matters-An In
tercsting Sight-PersoDai ana Mis-
pclInup0ua.

Inc Light Guurus FrOsperlug-
Observation-Disclosures Matters-An In
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celInueOus.
Guards was held last evening Mt McCauloy's
Hall, 200 Pennsylvania avenue, Capitol Hill.
Previous to the meeting Sergeant Il. +. Ver-
million drilled detachment OF tho company.
Lieutenant Weaver, OF the committee on
honorary membership, reported large num-
Der of acceptances from East Washington
business men and others. Captain Bailey
stated that tho lot Of uniforms recently ordered
Will be here by next meeting night. Or. s.. A.
McKim (police surgeon), and Captain A. Grant
were elected MS honorary mombors, and other
business Of Importance was attended to. The
banquet preparations are actively being car.
ried on. Captain Bailey has forwarded n com.
munication TO tho Commissioners, calling ut
tention to tho necessity for legislation In re.
lation 70 tho District militia. From present
Indications this command Will soon be brought
10 high state OF ef1lciency through Captain
Bailey's energy, seconded by that OF Lieuten-
ant Weaver. Invitations arc out for COM
plimentary soiree TO bo given by tho company
nj McCauley's Hall, October A.
Considerable excitement was caused yoster-
day evening by tho report, fully circulated,
that Mr.. Bland the groccryman, corner of Sow
enth and 7 streets southeast and several
members Of his family had boon poisoned by
some fish which they had partaken OF for din
ner. Investigation showed that the parties
had been taken seriously sick after having
eaten the ish and that DR.. Ford was sum.
moned Tho Doctor prescribed for the suffer-
crs, and at last accounts they were out OF dan
ger. Tho symptoms were those OF animal
poisoning.
Rev. Charles d. Andrews, tho genial pastor
Of Christ Church, has returned, much i'm
proved in health, and Will occupy tho pulpit
Of his church next Sunday.
For welLselccted Cumberland and bituml.
nous coal and thoroughly seasoned wood call
at the large and commodious yard OF Ella
Chelini, corner Delaware avonuo and d
streets northeast, or at main oflco, Chelinls
rrOgNry. Dnnnaylyunia nynnup
Many residents OF East Washington arc not
aware OF the extent OF tho large and hand
somely-arranged storerooms OF McCauley N
DellwIg, 900 Pennsylvania avenue east.
They have, beside the main room, two others
In the rear, we'll stocked with full packages OF
sugar, Hour, molasses and goods In boxes, and
fourth room exclusively for wines and
liquors. The long experience and reputation
OF this firm, known as fine judges Of goods, are
guarantees OF such being sold upon true merits
and as represented. Pure Mocha and Java
coffee, teas at all prices fne wines and liquors,
New York and oysters best print butter, and
crooks OF four pounds, may be mentioned
among the large display of the nrm.
SEQ the advertisement OF Mr.. John II. d,
Pyles, In tho East Washington advertisements
(second page), and consult the prices OF 'Star
OF the East and other choice brands OF -four
sold by him at marvellously low prices, mt
both stores, d12 Fourth and 500 Seventh
streets southeast.
Tho well.known Excelsior Dramatic Com
pnny has been reorganized by Mr.. John u.
ington amusement circles before long.
one OF tho front windows of DR.. ]. +. Rhine
hardts residence, T25 Eighth street southeast,
presents n unique and interesting appear.
ance. In n large cage, exposed to public view,
are many representatives OF tho feathered
tribe, comprising chattering green paroquets,
rice birds, cardinal birds, bluebirds, African
goldnnches, Chinese silver birds, linnets, Ma
poleon birds, the Industrious little weaver
bird, orioles and many other varieties. The
sceno presented Is q pretty one and Is well
worthy visit from those Interested.
Tho Minneola Social Club has announced Its
first ball OF the season to take place at odd
Fellows Hall october 20.
Arrangements are In progress among num-
bor of well.known gentlemen TO form tenn
perance printing and publishing house stock
company In East Washington. They propose
to absorb tho printing establishments OF Bart
Brother and Messrs. Robertson & Ransom In
the concern.
The dancing season opens tonight with
Professors birmingham Galway's first soiree
at Washington Hall.
Residents OF the southeastern section are
suffering from the effects OF last nights
rain-"mud mud everywhere 70