The Evening critic., 1882-10-11
EAST WASHINGTON.

party OF young men who had been down
town enthusing over tho returns from ohio
last night returned TO tho Hill about IL o'clock
last night, and when Thirteenth street had
been reached n disagreement occurred be-
tween some OF them, resulting In arough-and-
tumble fight, during which one OF them was
Knocked down, striking his head upon tho
ourbstone and innicting n severe wound. The
names Of tho parties nre unknown. The
wounded man was carried to his residence by
his companions.
There Is a strong determination on tho part
OF the Navy Yard employees to urge the enforce
ment Of the Eieht.Hour law, and to ask the
Governmentfor back pay under tho provisions
Of that law, which still stands on the statute.
book. "we havo engaged Ben Butler" said
machinist to CRITIC reporter, "and intend
to ind out why q law which is as operative as
any upon the etatutc.book Is not enforced,
and why we have been defrauded 80 long"
Tho ball of tho p. o. ID. Club at Washington
Hall, last evening, was not as successful as
predicted by the friends OF the CLUB, owing to
misapprehension regarding tho date.
The following well.known talent will partl-
cipate In the entertainment TO DO given for tho
benefit of ST. Marks Church.building fund, at
McCaulcy's Hall, October 16 Miss Clara
Baker, Mr. Ed. hay, Mr.. Henry olds, Miss
Junkin, Miss Kramer and Mrs. Lighter.
Tho crazy man who attempted suicide In
the Eastern Branch Monday was seen cross
ing tho Long bridge last evening. He was
making a "bee line" for Alexandria, and is
probably still In quest OF tho river Jordan.
The soiree OF Professors welch and Mccoy at
McCauTcy'S Hall last evening was enjoyed by
quito n throng OF young folks. The music, as
usual, was delightful. Saturday evening the
professors give their weekly musical enter.
tninment aud instruction, no admission being
charged for enjoying the programme.
Mr.. Frederick Emmerich, ono of the Oldest
md most respected citizens of this section OF
tho city, died last night at his residence, No.
1lb street, OF cancer OF the bladder. Mr.. En-
merich for fifty years was citizen OF Wash
tnctun, Ond q noblcr and truer friend nevor
lived. He was rs kind and as gentle rs child.
Deceased was 60 years old, and leaves behind
n wlfo and several children.
East washington Business Notes.
Readers of THE CRITIC viii BIO pleased to
learn that Messrs. McCauley & Dellwig, 300
Pennsylvania avenue cast, offer very flne fat
mackerel, new raisins, currants and prunes,
choice New York and oysters print butter,
New orleans molasses and syrups aud bost
quality meats at lowest prices. Tho same
| quality Of goods at Dollwig McCauloy's, cor
| ner Second and streets northeast.
| If your gun needs repairing, or II YOU want
| new gun of any make, call upon Mr.. William
| Wagner, 207k Pennsylvania avenue cast
| BIS long experience, both as gunner and
| gunsmltl, insures perfect satisfaction both as
| to quality and price.
Now Ia the time to purchase your wiutor
| stoves before "Jack Frost" puts In his appear.
| ance. Consult the very largo and well-se
| lccted stock Of stoves and house-furnishngs
at Mr.. William d. Marches wareroom, 22I
| Pcnnsylyania avenue east.