The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-11-28
EAST WASHINGTON.

The trlplets born In Fact Washington Sun
day, and mentioned IN yesterdays CELTIC, arc
the offspring Of Sarah Ann Washington, wife
Of Harrison Washington, a colorcd l1Doror, ro.
siding on the west sIdo OF Eighteenth street,
between and u streets northeast. The babes
two boys and n girl-wcro oil delivered
total OF eleven which Mrs. Washington has
contributed TO the cause. She Is yet young
woman. Two OF tho trio are still alive and ap.
parontly doing well.
A patent fire oscnpe was tested on First
street southeast last evening. It was attached
TO one OF the upper windows OF the old Carroll
Row, and the performance OF n number of
mon and boys who slid down 10 terra nrml
from fourth.story window attracted quite n
large crowd Of spectators.
Professors Birmingham and Golways re-.
union at Washington Hall last evening was n
perfect success, as usual. number OF tho
prominent bellies OF East Washington were
present, among whom was Miss Ada Cross,
who was most bocomingly attired In navy
blue silk costume. These reunions arc be-
coming more popular every recurring Mon
day and Thursday evenings, and the Profess
sors deserve credit for their successful efforts
Tho contract for laying tho foundation for
st. Marks new church edlfce has been awarded
to Mr.. Richard Rothweil, a prominent East
Washington contractor, and he has already
begun operations.
The workingmen OF East Washington are
loud In their denunciatlon OF the per diem
schedule established by tho Insane Asylum
authorities for laborers employed there. The
men are paid from 80 cents to s125 per day.
Mr.. Jesse W. Carr, Of East Washington, has
Just returned from Eastern Virginia, where
he went In the interest OF tho ReadIuster
party. Ho put In some good Hicks during the
late contest for tho party OF his choice. Mr..
Carr was cordially welcomed back % East
Washington, where he Is well and fayprably
known.
Anacostla Tent, I. o. H., Will pay fraternal
visit TO Potomac Tent of Alexandria, Va, to-
morrow evening. An enjoyable occasion VIII
doubtless be Sppnt.
A meeting will be held mt tho residence OF
Mr.. James Barley, Anacostla, tomorrow
evening, at o'clock, for the purpose OF form.
Ing young peoples total abstinence literary
society.
Mr.. j. Edwin Ferguson, Washington CORE.
spondent OF tho Chicago World, 10 u resident OF
East Washington. Mr.. Ferguson is genial
and whole-soulod gentleman and has many
warm friends In this section OF tho city.
small boy named Griggs fell from Herdic
on which he was stealing ride, near tho corr
ner OF Pennsylvania avenue and Fifth street,
last evening, and hurt his head severely
Tho officers of the Grand Lodge Of Good
Templars of the District win visit ATnnehaha
Lodge this evening officially.
Friendship Lodge OF Good Templars held lts
regular meeting last evening at the hall, 1913
ii street northeast. great amount OF inter
esting work was done. This lodge is rapidly
extending Its influence and power for good,
| and the members are active ana energetic
An efficient committee is actively at work pre-.
| pairing for an elaborate entertainment to be
meeting last evening was addressed by DR.. A.
9. Norton, Mr.. benjamin Swan, Mr.. j. Il
Maupin, tho lodge deputy; Mr.. II. A. Bennett,
| tho g. marshal of the District, and Mr.. A.
| kalstrom, the q. W. chief templar. Mr.. NJ
| Ebert and Mr.. II. II. Reynolds entertained
those present with well-rendered vocal selec-
| lions. Appreciation OF the Importance OF the
temperance cause characterlzes all that Il
| being done by this lodge. Mr. ]. Il. Maupin
the lodge deputy, resides at Sol Tenth stree
northeast.
East Washington Business Notes.
II you desire full weight, clean coal, we'll
| seasoned wood, and fair prices, purchase your
| coal and wood from Mr.. d. l.. Simpson, No.
| Pennsylvania avenue southeast. A long eSpe
rience guarantees satisfaction.
Prescriptions carefully and accurately com
pounded at the old-established pharmacy Of
| Mr. Scala, corner OF Fifth and East Capitol
streets.
| Tho turkey-rafing season Will DO opened to
| night at Campbells Washington Hall restau
| rant. number OF flne birds Will be put up al
raffe.
Mrs. M. +. Smith has increased her facilities
| for supplying families with oysters during tn,
| holiday season, 312k Pennsylvania avenu,
southeast.