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The Evening critic., 1882-03-10
Annual Meeting Of New YOrk.ave-
nue Church.

Last night the annual meeting of the
New York avenue Church was held, Rev.
b. f. Bittinger presiding. The annual
statistical report showed that 80 persons
had been received into membership from
other churches and 40 on profession of
Christ, including II in connection with
Bethany Chapel. Total membership, 622,
an increase of 62 during the year. Tne
Sabbath schools of the church reported as
follows Home school-Enrolled, 3O5;
average attendance, 23S. Gurley Chapel
Enrolled, 420; average attendance, $40.
Bethany Chapel Enrolled, 3il; average
attendance, 279. Gurley Industrial School,
81 officers and 15i scholars; Bethany In
dustrial School, 243 officers and teachers;
Ladies Foreign Missionary Society, 106
members; contributed toward support of
Miss Walsh in India, $lf3 Ladies' Home
Missionary Society contributions, Sii5;
Young Ladies Home Missionary Society,
contributions S3i60 Youths Missionary
society, contributions $40; the board OF
deacons expended for poor members of the
church, 1920; contributions for benevolent
and religious purposes, disbursed by the
session, s4,439; aggregate receipts of the
church and its missions from all sources
during the year, S25,090.5l, an increase Of
81 303 over last year. Action was taker
for increasing the means of exit from the
church, and the following officers elected
Elder A. II. Quaiffe, to serve four years
deacons. j. X. Van Mater, w. b. Gurley
and j. ID. McChesney, TO serve four years
=. f. Larper TO serve two years; trustees
J. w. Thompson, y. +. Fitch, j. p. Chap
man, J. w. Maury, NJ. w. Gait, and w
NJ. Gait for one year.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-10
Freedmen's Aid Society Anniver.
sarY.

The anniversary of the Freedmen's Aid
Society of the M. f. Church was cele-
brated last night in Broadway M. Il.
Church, Baltimore. Among those present
was a large number of the preachers at
tending Conference Rev. J. +. Goucher
presided, and Rev. DR.. McCauley conducted
the opening exercises. Twelve jubilee sing
ers from the Centenary Biblical Institute
sang several pieces and afforded much en-.
joyment to the audience. The first address
was made by Rev. j. ii. Riddick, pastor of
Centennial Colored NJ. L. Church Mr..
Riddick said he was born in North Caro-.
lima, reared in Virginia, had lived in Penn
sylvania and Massachusetts,, and was now
citizen of Maryland. [Laughter.l The
Methodist Church, he said, was co existent
and co.eAtensive with the Government, and
is essential to the futnrc glory and renown
of this country. The Methodist Church had
done more for the colored race than the
Government. The Government had eman-
cipated the colored people as a matter of
expediency, but had concluded to abandon
the freedmen and look after the Indians,
Chinese and Mormons. [Laughter.l The
colored people wanted educated teachers
and educated ministers, and no longer took
perspiration for inspiration. Laughter. !
DIR. j. c. Hartzell, assistant secretary OF
the Freedmen's Aid Society, spoke of the
great good being accomplished by the socie.
ty for the colored people in the South, aud
made an appeal for aid to carry on the
work. The colored people in the South, he
said, were trying to assert themselves In
Georgia one out Of every forty acres of land
is owned by colored people, and in Louisi
ana they owned $4,000 worth of church
property. The Methodist Church has i0o,-
coo members in what was formerly slave
Territory, 100000 of whom are colored. A.
rule the colored people were either Meth
odists or Baptists; they believe in fire ol
water. Laughter,l A prominent gentle
man in the South had told the speaker tha
their only hope in the matter of temper
ance, Sunday laws and all moral question:
was in the colored vote.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-10
"StOp Dat KnOckin.'" Z"

For few minutes last night the corner Of
Fourteenth and c streets northeast was the
scene OF an animated exhibition of the manly
art, the participants being Brudder Washing
iDgton and Brudder Lewis, of the Ancient
Double-concentrated, Back-act!ng, Independ-
ent, rreconcerted Order Of Moses, or some
thing OF that kind. These parties, who were
returning home from the lodge-room, were en-
gagged In lively discussion on the merits of
some case, when Lewis interposed remark
which affected Washington's fine sensibilitles,
and Washington responded with n lcft-hander
from the shoulder, spreading Lewis nose
over his entire cog. Then the sceno assumed
n lively aspect, cuss-words. lightning, red.
fire, thunder and other necessary accompanl-
ments being mixed up promiscuously in a
grand tableaux. Lewis injuries will retain
him from lodge duties for some time.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-10
The Garfield Memorial window.

The memorial window to the late Presi-
dent Garfield, which is to be placed in st.
James Episcopal Church, East Long
Branch. is finished. 1t is, as described in
the Long Branch Mems, of the Gothic arch
form, and is six feet high by two feet wide.
The glass of which it is made is nearly all
of it waved, and is of the antique, Venetian,
opalescent and iridescent varieties. Around
the whole design there is O narrow fillet or
band of ruby antique glass; In the centre
of the window is medallion portrait Of
Garfield. 1t is enlarged from Sarony's pro.
file photograph, and is naturally colored ,,and
life.like The medallion is surrounded by
a wreath of laurel and palm, symbolizing
peace and victory. The wreath is fastened
below the medallion by graceful Knot in
opalescent yellow glass. The portrait and
in which are thirteen opalescent stars, rep
resenting the thirteen original States.
Below the medallion and its field of blue
is table representing antique mural brass,
on which is inscribed the words !: SIN
memory of James A.. Garfield, June 90,
1SS1.' Within the painted arch, above,
are cross and crown, symbolizing faith and
reward, set in vesica or pointed oval field
of rich ruby antique glass. At either side
and below this oval is a passion flower with
the foliage tastefully arranged about the
design above. The purple passion flowers
bcrmonize with the ruby and gold above
them, and are used as symbols of the mar
| tyrdom which faith in the cross sustained
and the crown has rewarded. The upper
and lower designs of the window are sepa-
rated by an arched band of rich,rondels ex-
tending across between the point where
the arch springs. The effect Of the window
from It's simple, graceful designs and the
harmony in its coloring, is rich and i'm
pressiye
The Evening critic., 1882-03-10


CRITIc left at their residence Will receive prompt
attention by leaving their address at Mr.. Cox's
stationery store. on King street.
Alexandria Is previously afflicted with an
individual who is never satisfied unless he
is circulating some startling falsehood.
Several weeks ago he made our population
happy by hundred per cent. exaggerated
smallpox report from Frecdmau's village,
in the county. The smoke of this lie had
scarcely blown away when he circulated
another to tho effect that tho dreadful
disease had broken out in its most virulent
form in the village, and was spreading
through the country to Alexandria; this
lie exploded he announced In thunder tones
that the Potomac Iron Works were to be
moved to some other city. A gentleman con-
nected with the firm promptly branded
This statement, and person visit
ing the works can see Capt. Brooks,
the able superintendent, vigorously
prosecuting improvements and additions to
the works, failing in tins he says that a
new Democratic paper will soon be pub
lished in Alexandria. The Gasette of this
city gives entire satisfaction as local
Democratic paper. The sooner the city
council passes an act to place this individ-
ual on the retired list Of liars with fat
pension the better for society.
II is reported that Mr.. w. Carne has
been appointed Superintendent of the
public schools by the Board of Education,
recently appointed by the Readjuster
Legislature. Mr.. II. L. Carne, his brother,
has filled the the position for long time
to the entire satisfaction of the community,
and why the change should be made is a
mystery.
| The white man who stole clothing and
other articles from an oyster schooner, was
sentenced to receive 25 lashes. The sentence
was duly executed yesterday in most
artistic manner.
A phenomenon has occurred in Alexan-
dria which will challenge the knowledge
of any fowl-fancier in the nation. On
| Tuesday hen belonging to Mr.. II. G.
Davis, Of st. Asaph street, laid double
egg. 1t is frequent occurrence for hens to
lay eggs with two yelks in them, but where
is the other person who has seen an egg
with the natural compositions on the inside
complete and apparently in healthy con-
dition containing smaller egg also wit h
all of its compositions complete and with a
hard, well. developed and neatly-shaped
shell. A young lady at Mr.. Davis resi-
dence can substantiate the above state
ment.
Mr.. w. s. Moore. of the Old Dominion
Brass and Iron Works is busily engaged
constructing the new castings for the Po-
tomac Iron Company.
| n iaIRer Humper Vi puiuihBS VIII w
erected in Alexandria this season than any
other since the war. Besides the list men
toned in THE CRITIC, there are severa
other new buildings in course of construc
tion, to say nothing of the applications foi
permits on file.
The station house was empty this morn
ing. Only one solitary tramp was provided
with sleeping apartments last night.
The enterprising firm of Aitchison & Bro
has recently made large shipments of bee
boxes to the South, and their large planin!
mill is taxed to the utmost to supply exist
| ing orders
The Evening critic., 1882-03-10
COURTS,

COURT IN GENERAL TERM--Chief JUS
tice Cartier and Justices Cox and James,
Miller VS.. Baltimore & Potomac Railroad
Company on argument.
EQu1ry COURT - Justice Hagnor.-
Stockman VS.. Stockman testimony or.
dercd taken before Examiner Irving Will
Hanson. Maryman VS.. Bigelow pro
confesso of Horatio p Maryman ordered.
Wiley VS.: Jonese pro confcsso against J.
Stanley Jones. Baldwin vs.. Grahamite q
Trinidad Company pro confesso against
certain defendants.
CIRCUIT CouRT-Justice MacArthur.-
Andrews VS.. Capitol North o street q
South Washington Railroad Company
special verdict as to the facts. In the
matter of babeas corpus of James Smith ;
issue filed. Brown VS.. Curtin on hear.
ing.
PROBATE CouRT = Justice Hagner. =
Estate of ii. Virginia Beall; appearance of
Edwards & Barnard as attorneys for the
executor and waiver of service of process
flied March s. In re. John w. Smms,
guardian to Fanny Bell appearance and
waiver same as above. Last will of Gott-
leib Rumf filed, with petition of Fcrdi..
nand l.. Theilkuhl, one Of the executors,
and renunciation Of Edward II. Courtney,
the other executor; order of publication
filed. Estate of Elizabeth Shoemaker
final notice issued to administrators ap-
pointing April Ia for settlement. Last will
and testament of Daniel w. Stewart filed
for probate. Estate of Daley Dunn; order
| appointing William Ii. Dunn adminstra-
tor, on bond of 81 600. In the matter Of
| the will Of John Esputa; will proven,
! admitted to probate, and record and
| letters testamentary issued to Mary Es-
puta on bond of 5000. Estate of Edward
Thornton Taylor; petition of VIM. L. Sny-
der for letters of administration filed; es-
tate of Daniel Lightfoot; order for citation
against John ]. Lightfoot, executor, filed
and inventory and daccountreturnable March
| 10. In the matter of Richard Harden
minor; order appointing Charles +. Rowe
| guardian on bond of $500. Estate of Jas. II
| Gulick order directing Sidney T. Thomas
administrator, to turn over fund of $l,67(
in his hands, one. half to widow and one
half to Willie f. Gulick. In the matter OF
Melitta V. Benkert, guardian to George F
| A. L, Benkert; order directing investment
of wards funds in District of Columbia oil
| United States bonds. In the matter of the
will of Joseph Combs; argument on motion
to set aside the probate of the will by
Messrs, Christy & Barrett. Estate o
Hugh Murray; order to compromise sui
against William Fletcher and Henry Birch
The Evening critic., 1882-03-10
The Arlington Estate Suit.

The suit of Gen. W. P. G. Lee against Strong
and Kaufman came on for hearing to-day
before the Supreme Court OF the United States.
In the suit is involved the Arlington estate,
containing about ! 100 acres, and believed to
be worth about S30000O. OF the plaintiffs
Strong was in command OF the fortihcations
and kaufman superintendent OF tho cemetery
when the suit was instituted, and the question
Is, Can n suit OF ejectment be maintained
against officers of the United States when they
occupy simply as said officers and when the
title involved is claimed by the United States :?
Tho tile thus set up Is derived from n sale in
default OF payment OF taxes under the acts for
the collection OF direct taxes in insurrectlon-
ary States, passed In 1862 ana 1868. II Is
claimed that this sale in which the United
States became the purchaser Is invalid, be-
cause the commissioners under the act, after
the property was advertised for SALE declined
10 receive the taxes except from the owner in
person. In the court below, Con. Lee brought
suit In etectmont of the parties then I'm pos
session and obtained Judgment in his favor,
and the case was appealed TO the Supreme
Court.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-10
stylish Spring Suits 20 Order, SIS.
Hamburger's, O15 Pennsylvania aYenue.
Senator uiII,s Condition.

Mr.. James r. Randall, the Washington
correspondent of the Augusta Constitution
aliSt, who visited Senator Hill, of Georgia,
recently, writes "Mr. Hill had all the
glands on the left side of the throat re-
moved, an operation which was painlessly
performed, thanks to the blessed discovery
Of ether. His hopes are that the disease
has been eradicated from the tongue, and
that it will not reappear again in the
throat. But he is man of nerve and not
disposed to conceal from himself or friends
the doubtful character of his complaint
He says: "IfI recover it is we'll. If l die
it is also well. While think it strange
that a man whose constitution was formed
by physical labor on farm, and who, up
to year ago, never had day fill health,
should be afflicted with an inexplicaple dis
order of the blood. l resign myself into
the Hands of my Creator who will do with
me what seems best 10 Him, aud either
raise me up for further usefulness or sum
mon me away. ] await with patiesce
either event
The Evening critic., 1882-03-10
Death of Chauncey smith.

Mr., Chauncey Smith, whose serious illness
was noticed In yesterdays CRITIC, died at a
few minutes OF IL O'Clock this morning At
the time Of his death Mr.. Smith was a clerk
In the ofllce of the First Assistant Postmaster
General. He entered the Post-office Depart.
ment July 49, 1880, and served up to the
time OF his death. He was the third Oldest
clerk In that Department., Mr.. James II. Moore
and Judge Lawrence being the two Oldest In
service. Mr.. Smith was man OF irreproach-
able character and was beloved by all who
knew him. He was leading member OF the
Masonic Fraternity OF Washington, which or
ganization Will take charge OF the funeral
a,sgf, aA,fa aa
The Evening critic., 1882-03-10
Political Poiufs.a

1t is not Jacobs but Jacob. In other
words, the leader Of the alleged Union Demo-
cratic party of Kentucky is singular, and not
plural. The scribbling public should learn
TO spell the name Of man who has served
in both houses OF the General Assembly, was
a colonel in the Federal army, fought the
rebel Col. Alston with sabres, married a
daughter OF the famous Thomas II. Benton,
filled the office of LfeutenantGovernor, and
is now leading forlorn hope of fourteen de-
serters against the serried hosts of kentucky
Democracy. Don't misspell such man,
(oyiriey. ,TOuJDH,
The Evening critic., 1882-03-10
Another LaudmarIs Going.

The house 1115 street, now occupied by
W. +. Burford as real estate office, Is one OF
the Oldest houses in that section OF the city,
being well ON 10 a hundred years old. II has
Just been leased by W. w. Dane nhOwer x
Son for q term OF ten years, and will be ro-
modelled Into one OF the abandonment oiiices ON
the street Pnd occupied by them In their bust
ness as rehl estate agents.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-10
Real Estate Transfers.

w. II. Chase to II. A. Clarke, for 81, lot
ss, subdivision west half of square 1865
Lewis Clephane to c. O. Bradley, for $3,272,
lot 25, square 150.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-10
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 banktngho of II. d. Cooke, jr.,
& Co., 1920 street, Washington, d. c..
Name Of Stock ODea'g CIos1
The Evening critic., 1882-03-10
Tnr siege ofcranls from all parts of tho

The siege ofcranks from all parts of the
country that enl.yened this city last summer
seems likely TO be revived. Three demented
mortals answered tho roli-call yesterday, ana
to-day cell at Police Headquarters contained
no less parsonage than Major General Win
Held Scott Hancock, u. S. A. The distinguished
individual is tall, impressive and venerable
Nortn Carolinlan who recently struck the
town, and finally landed, as tramps usually do,
at Whiteford's Mission. Brother Whiteford
sent him 10 Freedmah's Hospital for treat
ment for AN ailment that he had contracted by
extensive soJourns through the country on
foot. The hospital authorities turned the mil
iary patient over TO the police, who, In turn,
gave him into the care OF Custodian Weedon,
who escorted him this afternoon to the Asy-
lum. The crank is entirely harmless and ra-
tional, except when his dignity is Injured,
when he proclaims who he IL and what he is,
recounts his war record, claims 10 have been
elected President makes eloquent harangues
and subsidies into impressive silence.
springs Overeoass,
all the newest shades and cut. Eiseman Bros.
corner Seventh and u.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-10
Spring Clothing.

d. NJ. Bridget, No. 430 Seventh street north
west, has opened his fine and well selected
stock OF spring clothing, embracing nne suits
and spring oyercoats, perfect I'm ut and best OF
material. Call and examine the stock.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-10
THE EVENING CRITIC.
WEATHER INDICATIONS.
FsTABLrsHFD AUGUST. Issl

The special bulletin Issued from the signal
Ofilce to-day says:
Indications are that slightly colder and fair
weather Will prevail In the Middle Atlantic
States on Saturday during the day. Cooler,
fair weather is indicated for New England on
Saturday,
The Evening critic., 1882-03-10
Loyers' Ruots.

William Wright and Mary Adams.
Daniel Brown aud Rose Brown.
George w. Scott and Hattie Adams.
Charles Christiana and Antoinette De Silver.
XII Brooks and Sarah Norton.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-10

THE following statement OF tho condition OF
the business Of the Louisville & Nashville
Railroad has been issued;
Louisville and NdshriHe Railroad Con3paay-ES.
HHidf6d Gross EdfHiigS.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-10
SKIN Diseases Cured.

one thousand dollars reward for a better
remedy. Fraziers Magic Ointment has cured
the worst cases OF this awful disease. Sold by
all druggists at 90 cents per box.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-10

Subscriptions and items for publication can be
le nj the following places: G. II. Fickling's drug
store, 1860 Thirty-second street; q. H. Tockhart's
drug store, corner Thirty second and o streets,
Brace drug store, 3OO1 M street; No. 1925 Thr-
ueth street.
A day or two ago, as two young ladies
from Washington were taking q drive on
the Conduit road, they entered into race
with two gentlemen driving a buggy, dur
ing which a stone was thrown by the foot
of one of the horses, striking one of the
ladies on the cheek very close TO the eye,
inflicting a very painful though not seri-
Gus wound.
The meeting of the Women's Missionary
Society Of the Presbytery of the District Of
Columbia, which was held at the P-street
Presbyterian Church yesterday afternoon,
was very fully attended, despite the in
clement weather, and was entertainingly
addressed by Rev. Charles Dali, of India,
who gave an interesting account of the
women of that country.
About 5:30 yesterday afternoon, as John
Noud, one of the star carriers, was deli
ing his papers, he fell on the stone steps of
house on p street, inflicting so terrible a
wound on his left cheek bone that it was
feared that the bone was broken. He was
carried to his home, 1858 M street, and his
family physician being sent for, pronounced
that no bones were broken.
Between sand 6 o'clock yesterday after.
noon, Sergeant Trunnell found the body OF
white male child under the Aqueduct
bridge over Rock Creek. II was carried
TO The station, and the Coroner notified.
Mr.. John Biehler formerly of this place
but for some time past engaged in the drug
business in New Orleans, died in that city
recently, and his remains have just been
brought here for interment in Oak Hill
Cemetery by the side of his mothers
grave. Mr.. Biehler was very successful in
business in New Orleans, and left quite a
| handsome amount, which is now awaiting
| TO be claimed by his heirs, if there are any
| none having been heard of as yet.
| The vestry of st. Johns Church, having
| requested to have their bell disconnected
| from the fire-alarm wires, 1t is suggested
that the authorities have bell placed
in the tower of the Curtis School building
for the purpose of striking the alarms
| This tower is also suggested as suitabl,
place for good weather -vane, being higf
ana prominent point.
Advices received here from Cumberland
this morning state that the coal companie
| have loaded twenty five boats, but as thu
water will be drawn off that level on to
morrow, they will have to lie in the BASH
there until the water is turned on again
also, that there is every prospect of tn
strike among the miners being very pro
tracted one.
Arrivals at West End Hotel Henr,
Thompson, Leadville, Col; J. @. Adams
Chicago, ILL.,; Mr.. and Mrs. johnson, N. Y
| T. M Duncan and w T. Tavlor d. O.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-10

To STEAL an umbrella Is at last a crime
But II u man steals a bottle OF Dr.. Bulls cough
syrup. TO cure his cough, can II be- called a
cfimef
The Evening critic., 1882-03-10
AMUSEM ENTS.
FOrsI,s Opera.house.

"Unole Toms Cabin" now being performed
al FOrd's Opera.h house by the Jay Rial COM
pany, is worth seeing. Many new features, IN
Guiding The trained bioodhounds. Matinee
tomorrow.
National Theatre.
Daly's "Passlng Regiment has won great
favor here, ana all who have witnessed Il at
the National this week speak glowingly of II.
Matinee tomorrow,
Capital Theatre.
Business has been first-elass at the Capital
Theatre this week. The performance includes
many novelties. The Peasleys are alone great
attractions.
Union Veteran Fair.
After brisk, brilliant and profitable season
the Union Veteran Corps fair at Masonic TEN
pie winds up with grand dance tonight II
promises 70 DO charming event.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-10

sAf1TH.-Of pneumonia, on the 10th inst, in
this city, Chauncey Smith, in the S0ih year Of
his age.
Due notice OF time and place OF funeral
hereafter
The Evening critic., 1882-03-10
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

PERSONS IN AIExAHDHIA wishing THE
CRIrIC left at their residence Will receive promp pt
attention by leaving their address at Mr.. Cox g
stationery store. on King street
The Evening critic., 1882-03-10
WEST WASHINGTON.

JOHN II. DAVIDSON is the ngent for THE CRITIC
In West Washington. Thepaper will be served
promptly at an early hour al IS cents per month.
left at the following places c. II. Flckings drug
store, 1860 Thirty-second street q. b.. Lockharts
drug store, corner Thrty-sccon1 and q streets
q. W. Cropley's drug store, so77 NJ street r. B,
Braces drug store, 3O0i NJ street; No. 1925 Thlr-
ticth street.