The Evening critic., 1882-09-19
EAST WASHINGTON.

An Ascending Russian Oniccr
Wnuted-AuOthcr Swin Cart Ca
Observation-Disclosures David Garrlck
About 10 Sprout-Thc 'SfarIiglit's,
Strike East Washington, TOO--The
Big Meeting nj Bud EagIcston's
Tent Last Night-Maior King IL
wanted 10 Look After MuchIy
used-up HOrse-General Notes.
The police OF tho Eighth Precinct have ro-
ceived large "reward circular" from tho
commissioner OF the Metropolitan Polico force
OF England onoring 500 reward for the ar
rest OF John Novitsky, q Russian oillcor OF
handsome appearance, and 40 years OF age,
who is charged with having stolen n considera-
bio number OF Russian and italian bonds from
his native country. Noyitskys picture nc:
companied the circular. Ho IL handsome, and
n typical representative OF the fraudulent
Russian dukes and counts so plentiful In
America.
Another swill,cart catastrophe occurred in
East Washington this morning. Onlcer Clom.
onts arrested Samuel Butler, colorod, charged
with driving leaky swilleart through tho
Butler is not 80 much to blame as tho Health
authorities, who persistently neglect this i'm
portant branch OF their Department. The
present the scono OF "carnival OF horrors &"
with tho lank, tottering steeds employed by
this service the shaa iessy and od9rifer9s
OF the elop.barrel, In greasy array. only two
carts are allowed to cntor East Washington,
annuated horses. Moro swlll-carts and more
attention Is what is needed throughout the on
tiro city, or disease will become rampant
ono OF East washington's most popular drug
clerks has announced his intention OF going
on the stage sometime during the approach
Ing season. Ho is talented and bids fair to
make his mark.
Harmony Lodge, No. ., I. o. o. f., held an
interesting and well attended meeting at odd
Fellows Hall last evening.
Three reckless-looking young mon came up
Maryland avenue about z o'clock last evening
driving horse before o buggy that looked as
though tho beast had been driven almost to
death. Tho animal was covered with foam,
and was so nearly exhausted that ho could
visbly, still the heartless drivers tried TO urge
him on by mercilcssly applying the whip.
Major Kings presence would have been very
acceptable Just at that time.
The closing meeting and concert In Bud
Eagleston's tent last night was, indeed, a
"big" afrair. AS early as z o'clock crowds
could be seen vending their way toward the
canvas auditorium from all directions. and by
tho time tho services began not an inch OF
standing room was obtainablc. Tho music
was superb, the speaking eloquent and the
lily bo seen by the following array of we'll
known ladies' and gentlemen who participated
In the exercises: Professor Boyd, Miss Cora
McLane, Rev. DR.. Ryland, OF Anacostia; Miss
Blanche Gordon, Miss Bowles, Mr.. and Mrs.
Williamson, Miss Anderson, Miss lone Marcho,
Mr.. J. ". BARLEY, Of Anacostia Tent; Pro
| Miss Walters, Mr.. Charles Boyd, Mr.. Willie
Dorsey, Mr.. Marion Dykes, the cuto little
Misses Anderson, children Of oflcer Ander-
son; Mr.. Thomas d. Marche, the temperance
| champion; Mr.. John II. Minnix, OF Anacostia,
and Bud himself. The entertainment was a
mammoth one, and speaks we'll for the energy
| West Washington for tho winter.
| A detachment Of colored pioneers, clad In
light blue shirts, dark pants and navy blue
| caps, and headed by q drum corps, paraded II
| washington evening. looked
| we'll and drilled nicely.
| For tempting set-out OF oysters, reed birds
crabs, in the several styles, or anything ar
| epicuroan fancy may crave, visit Joe Platz'i
| restaurant, 210 Pennsylvania avenue, Capito
| Hill.
| Tho colored village camp.meeting at Hills
| dale is quaint reminder OF olden times. Il
is well attended and much good work is being
| done.
The dancing season will be inauguratet
Thursday evening next by the opening OF Pro
fessors Birmingham and Galway'S school q
Washington Hall. The room has been thor
oughly remodeled and reitted and gala tim
is anticipated.
steinle's bakery, In connection with his con
fectionery and leo cream manufactory, pre-
duces among tho very best wares to be had Il
Washington. His pies and bread have wide
| spread reputation.
Mr.. Daniel Foley will soon lead to the matri
monial altar Miss Katie Mccartney, ono OF Eas
| Washington's most beautiful anu graceful
ladies'. The event will take place at St. Peter
| Church.
| Considerable attention has boon attracte
| for the past few days by miniature mountain
OF stoves and other household hardware good
| piled on the Avenue, between Second an
| Third streets east. They are invoices of MI
| william B. Marches winter stock, which is ~
| riving daily, and which suggests the fact tina
| without doubt tho above mentioned Is tn
most complete and thoroughly stocked house
| furnishing and stove establishment in Eas
Washington. Keeping astride with the times
Mr.. Marche always displays In his commod
GUS store stoves OF every design, size an
| price, tinware Of every description, a varlet
of housefurnishing goods, and, In fact, ever!
| thing TO be found In a complete stock, at til
most moderate prices. This is another Illus
tration OF East Washington thrift and ente
| prise.