The Evening critic., 1882-05-11
EAST WASHINGTON.

After working hard to induce tho grocery
stores east of tho capitol to close at 80 p m,
the clerks have at last the satisfaction OF Sec
ing their hopes blasted by the action OF ono
store, the proprietor of which refuses to allow
his clerks those few hours between 80 and
bedtime. This action nulliles the agreement,
as It was explicitly stated that "if one>store
refuses to close at the hour In question, tho
agreement becomes null and void" It is nm.
derstood every other store between the Capitol
and Uniontown signed the paper.
Clements Lodge, l, o. q. r., held n rousing
meeting last eyeningat Washington Hall. The
following good-of-the-order progromme was
rendered after tho regular order had been dis
posed Of; Remarks, Mr.. Frere, q. w. @. t.;
reading, Mr.. @. A. b. Boyd song, by choir; re-
marks, Mr.. N. j. Boyd; music, Mr.. Charles f.
Guinand; remarks, Mr. Halstrom; music, Mr.
Eddie Hurting. Clements Lodge is in flourish
ing and healthy condition.
The funeral Of Miss Maggie Wagner took
place last evening from the Church Of the
Reformation. Miss Wagner was a daughter OF
Mrs. Emma Wagner, who keeps the Swiss Diary
on East Capitol street. very large number
OF friends and relatives attended the obscquies.
The floral contributions were both numerous
and beautiful.
Mr.. Hugo Elcholtz, OF Capitol Hill, was, by
special act OF Congress, granted pension OF
$50 per month the first Of this week.
DR.. Samuel b. Fisher, a prominent physician
OF this section, is lying dangerously Ill at his
residence on East Capitol street, he having
been pee stricken en- ny paralysis yesterday evening.
sudden afliiction.
The ladies Of Israel Baptist Church are MAX
ing elaborate arrangements for grand May
fenst 10 be given at tho Church, corner OF Sew
enth ana streets southeast, Tuesday and
Wednesday. May 23 and 81, the proceeds to be
applied for the benefit of the church organi2a-
ton.
The store formerly occupied by A. r. Hilton
as a furniture establishment is undergoing a
thorough remodelling, and as soon as COM
pleted VIII be occupied by Mr.. ]. II. Weeden,
the dry goods merchant.
Tho picnic last night at Adam Roth's Me-
chanics' Pleasure Garden was well patronized,
Notwithstanding the threatening weather. The
garden was tastefully decorated with Chinese
lanterns, flags, bunting, etc. Professor Beig-
ler's orchestra discoursed excellent music.
These picnics promise to be very popular dur
Ing the coming warm weather. Mr.. James
Gibson Is the very efficient special officer on
| duty at this resort.
Thomas, Charles and Dennis ONeil, three
| brothers, were arrested at the corner of Ninth
street and South Carolina avenue last night
by Officers Wright and Bryan for engaging in
an ARRAY.
drunken man, name unknown, fell in the
East Capitol park about IL O'Clock last night
and received severe cut on the forehead He
| was assisted homo by passers-by.
| handsome row of dwellings is in course
or completion on the square adjoining the
| Eastern Market building. When finished they
| Will compare favorably with any similar
sized rows in the city.
The revival at Ebenezer NJ. E. Church still
| goes on successfully.
visit to the museum in the Navy-Yard will
| repay any one for their trouble. 1t contains
| more diabolical Instruments of war to the
| square foot than any similar institution in
| Washington,