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The Evening critic., 1882-08-29
Killed by n Trnin.

Soon nfter daylight this morning the body OF
an unknown middle'aged colored man was
found lying alongside OF the Baltimore Il Ohio
Railroat drack alta short distance out from tho
depot. Life was found to be extinct, and tho
mans left arm and leg were fractured, beside
there was cash In the head. 1t is thought
that the unfortunate man was picking up coal
and was standing so near TO the track that he
was struck by the stops of tho cars as they
whirled past and was probably Instantly
killed. Tho first train that left the city this
morning for Baltimore or tho first train In
from that point was the one by which the man
was killed, and tho engineers of those trains
Were summoned by telegraph to meet tho
Coroner and railroad officials at tho depot at %
n, IN. Tho body was removed TO q shod noar
the depot, where II was held for Identification,
and viewed by a large number or people.
The body OF the man was removed 10 tho
Seventh Precinct station this afternoon and tho
Coroner ordered an inquest to meet ut p. m.
The deceased was about 20 years OF rye, fully
six feot In length and had n small dark mus.
tacho and sido whiskers. He has not been
positively identified, but Is thought TO bo
Richard Burnett, who lived near tho James
Greek Canal.
.-.The body was finally identified as that o
Levi Plumber, and Will DO takon possession OF
by his son this evening.
Tho jury rendered a verdict OF accidental
death by the mans carelessness.
The Evening critic., 1882-08-29
SOCIETY.
what is Going ON in the Social world

Mrs. General Bingham is tho guest OF Con
eral and Mre. Paul, and has boon mado vol
come to the city by whole host of friends
Humor says that General Bingham Will bo
stationed In st. Louis before long, In which
cnse we hope ho and his charming wife Will
spend portion OF the season with us.
Apropos to Army news, pretty Miss Paul has
deserted the military for the Navy, and has
given up her visit to West Point for the sake
of attending the naval review next month.
The Attorney. General gives n glowing nc.
count OF his visit to Newport, and says compro-
heDsively: ~ never had such n good time In
my life." We add what he was too modest to
say that he contributed much OF the brill
liancy and charm TO tho "good times" by his
presence.
Among tho washingtonians who still liLger
at the Fortress are Mr.. and Mrs. Henry How
ard, OF the English Legation. They have their
little people with them, and they are the stur.
Legation Is represented at Newport by pretty
Miss West, who is the guest OF Madame do
Barca, and one OF the bellies Of the resort.
One Of the most charming women Mt Now.
port this season is from Washington-AIrs
Gordon Cumming, nee Amos She lives halt
husband has model sheep farm, and tho rcst
Of tho time she spends here and in the North.
Mr.. Gordon Cumming Is n descendant of 'Vrhe
Red Comyn" who plays 80 conspicuous part
In Scotch history and romance, and he has
been favorite In our society from tho time ho
entered II.
tits matter OF earnest regret that General
sherman has chosen st. Louis for his home.
His family hold so warm place In our hearts,
and have been such an integral part of society
here for 50 long, that II Will cost every one n
wrench 10 bid them good-by. No family that
has ever lived among us has won more friends
and more honest lovo and attention than this
The Evening critic., 1882-08-29
PERSONAL,

Miss BELLE G. HOWARD, this city, is q
guest at the Windsor, Cape May.
H. S. JOHNSTON, of this city, and his
amiablc wife, are at Capo May, stopping at the
Congress.
AS AN evidence that the backbone of
summer is broken, Major Richard Shelley has
already donned his fall ulster.
COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY
KNOX has returned from his summering trip
and was at his desk In the Department to-day.
MIR. w. A. RUFF, one of the most promi-
nent young lawyers of this city, has returned
homo after an extended trip TO Cape May and
Asbury Park.
Miss ADA Cross will leave here thi;
evening for two or three weeks visit to
friends In Maryland. Miss Ada Will leave be-
hind her many sad hearts.
MAJOR L. II. McMICHAEL leaves by this
evenings train for Washington to enter upon
the duties OF the clerkship to which he has
been appointed. Tho Major is q Republican
OF the strictest school, and has done much
work for his party In this State, for which he
has received ecant reward. There is no bitter
ness In the Majors composition. Himself a
gallant soldier, Scared with wounds, he has
uniformly manifested the generosity Incident
TO true courage toward those with whom he
fought. Personally "Mc," as his intima.es
call him, is gentleman OF culture and re-
hommie have combined with his higher quail
ties of head and heart to win him a host oil
friends and weil.wlshers among all sorts and
conditions Of men and entirely Irrespective Of
party creed. Bon voyage, Major VtcksburJ
(MtSS.) Commercial o:}d,
The Evening critic., 1882-08-29
LOCAL BASEBALL.


Meeting of the Department League.
meeting OF tho Departmental Baseball AS
ISOLATION was hold at the st. Cloud building,
Ninth and streets, last evening, the presi-
dent, Mr.. rutherford, In the chair, and II. NJ.
Baldwin, secretary. 1t was ordered that the
executive committee procure trophy OF some
kind to be presented to the club winning the
championship. The following closing schedule
OF games was announced, after which tho as
ISOLATION adjourned to meet at tho call OF the
president. Games marked with star are
postponed games. Ofllcial schedule August
80, Government Printing Onlco vs.. Post
oflce Department; August 81, Government
Printing Onlco vs. Interior; September 1,
*Postoflice Department vs. Government Print
Ing ONCE; september ., Government Printing
Ofilce vs. Interior; September 4, *Intorior VS..
postf nlce Department; September 5, ~Interior
vs. War; September q, Government Printing
Orlce vs.. PostofIico Department; September Il,
War VS.. Interior; September 8, War vs.. Gov
ernmcnt Printing Onlce; September O., Post
of1ice Department vs.. Interior; September IL,
Government Printing Onlce vs. War; Septem-
ber -, War vs. Postofllce Department; Sop
tember 13, Government Printing Ofico VS.. In-
terror; September ID, Interior vs. War; Sep
tember Ia, PostofIlce Department VS.. Govern
ment Printing ONCE; September 10, Govern
ment Printing 0nlco vs. Interior; September
1S, Interior vs.. Postoflce Department; Septem-
ber 20, Postofllce Department vs.. War.
The Evening critic., 1882-08-29
SOUTH WASHINGTON.


personal and MtscctInueOus Mat
ters.
The following is tho South Washington wharf
report, mado out by Harbormaster sutton for
Evans, $500 Iisi Melons for sV William N. Evans Tyans;
nnm 1onGomer 1 D. r. ,o Wepe'gr, Uap'aln mm,re' 3o1
Tnrynrett,- Captain Scott, 5000 melons for
William N. Evans; schooner W. J. Walter,
GrSp,ain Kelly 25oo melons for william
1900 melons for j. Il. Clements; schooner
Alfar eta, Captain Summers, 1900 melons for
eSn,eIn o,eh Shnrds0h schoSner wsshlns9n
Golden 4 Richardson; schooner Emma Sarah
Moher, Captain Chase, $500 melons for
%aSy cSp,ain Todd 700 mSoSs for @f GSdon
Richardson; schooner w. j.. Ward, Captain
Bond, 1000 melons for Golden X Richardson;
zoo MELONS o for go,den h,eSnrdson. snboopos
John Brooks, Captain Young, 400 melons for
Golden Richardson; schooner Pocahontas,
Captain Kendrick, 10 cords OF wood for ]. o..
Carter; schooner Rising sun, Captain Dun
nington, % cords Of wood for j. o. Carter;
schooner Gettysburg, Captain Carroll, % cords
Captain Mothershosd, % 81 80 cords % Of wood % for J.
o. Carter; schooner Flying Scud, Captain
Mitchell, 200 tons OF coal for Johnson h Bros.
schooner Edward Dement, Captain Todd, 125
tons OF coal for j, @. Heiston.
Eleven arrests were made by the officers of
the First Precinct In the twcnty.four hours
ending at n. m. to-day.
Mr.. .. u. Law Is having ms residence on II
sToeL betweon sixth anu scventh streets,
painted.
Addie Addison, white girl, was arrested
last night by Ofllccr Daily for vagrancy.
Flocls of wnxbirds are TO be sccn I'm the
Smithsonian grounds. They seom to be NOV.
ing southward on account of tho cold spell.
Tho Indios, Ala Society OF tho oerman Iutb
eron Churcb viii giye n grand excursion n
Fort Washington September 4 on tho palace
steamer ". ~ Corcornn. Meals viii bo served
nnd snlondid hand Of music will accomnanv
Tho excpraIon
M -. ,, v,..,,,. ,,,o.,,.
niiey po,woem 'gh" sg,h onW nSenuo Soa,,,s ann
Maryihnu avenue anu slAtn nnu oeVentn
The Evening critic., 1882-08-29
THE EVENING CRITIC.
EsTA BLrsHED AUGUST rsss.
NO TROTTING,


The board OF directors OF the National Fair
Association held meeting last evening at
their rooms, and, after looking at the matter In
oil Its aspects, decided that II would bc mex
pedient to hold trotting meeting this fall
the principal objection being that the trotting
meeting would have to bo held in October, and
would proccde the running only few days.
The latter is already advertised for four days,
commencing October "a, and n largo number
OF entries have been made, including most Of
the best stables known to the turf.
Another objection was that two entertain
an outlay by the association OF about 10000
in purses alone, not considering other ex-
penses, would not bo sufficiently patronized
10 Justify tho association in incurring such
heavy obligations and virtually throwing the
two meetings together. A majority OF the
venture, and decided 1t best to have only the
meeting advertised under the auspices of tho
National Jockey Club.
Tho committee on buildings and grounds
were authorized TO construct an additional
building, facing tho track for pool accommo.
dations; also, TO extend and fence In, In sub.
stantial manner, the pool lawn. They wero
also directed to erect suitable fence around
the clubhouse and mako such other Improve.
ments as they might deem requisite for tho
comfort OF their patrons, having duo regard
for stable accommodations for the many horses
expected TO be here and participate In the
running meeting1
The action OF the management is an earnest
OF their efforts to provide every essential to
mako this track not only tho best, but dosorv-
ing OF the largo patronage bestowed upon IT.:
and this last act OF the oficers will receive the
and all Interested In the association and Its
RuCCCsa.
The Evening critic., 1882-08-29
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.
wife.Beaters and Other Criminals
TheRtricnls..-C Contract Awarded
Raanhnh

Baseball.
A great uproar was heard In house in an
alley on Fairfax street last night. Soon q
crowd assembled and the police were sent for,
whom 1t was found that the disturbance was
caused by a colored man named Dan Washing
ton beating his wife. The wife-beatcr was ar
Mayor this morning, who will make him, as
he is an old offender, having been up dozen
times within the past two. months, pay n
heavy nne or go to the chain.gang. George
anna Day, alias Nelson, also got very drunk
last night and took upon herself tho task OF
cleaning out the neighborhood OF "Buzzards'
Roost." Georgeanna, who is powerful
woman, was arrested, and after much trouble
gotten to the station on'house,. where She made
tho locality resound with her blasphemous
language. This woman is the chief sinner OF
Buzzards' Roost, the most dangerous locality
in the city. She keeps house In the "Roost,"
where the lowest characters black and white,
male and female, congregate. 1t was In her
house where the negro murderers, Manly and
Young, were captured. Her fne, as well as
that OF her equally noted sister, Virginia
Nelson, is always paid by friends. Tho "Roost"
could not do without either OF these women.
The theatrical season was opened at Armory
Hall in this city last night by tho Claire Scott
combination. The drama, "Lucretia Borgia,"
was well rendered TO q fair audience. Tonight
the "Princess OF Bagdad" Will be presented.
Early in September Charles Bishop VIII bo at
Armory Hall for one night In "Strictly Bust
ness"
Mr.. william Gibson has received tho con-
tract for building flne residence for DR.. II.
Marshall Jones on the corner OF Pitt and
Prince streets. Mr.. Alexander Lyles has COM
menced work ON residence for Mr.. John
Swift, opposite this city, in Maryland. There
have been built In this city over ninety houses
during the past year, greater number than
for many years past.
The match game of baseball In this city yes.
terday afternoon between the Alexandria
Washington, resulted In victory for the
former by score OF II to IL.
The Evening critic., 1882-08-29
WEST WASHINGTON.
Personal Mattcrs-Das,iaway Reform
-Boatiug gMattcrs--Arrivais at
the Port-A Difficulty and an Ar

Personal Mattcrs-Dastinway Reform
-Boatiug gMattcrs--Arrivais at
the Port-A Difficulty aud an Ar
rest.
The Dashaway Reform Club and Covenant
Lodge, No. 13, J. o. o. IT,, hold Important busl-
ness meetings last night.
Mra. Jano Do In Roche has returned from
her trip 10 Orkney Springs, greatly improved
who has been spending tho summer at tho
Hamo place, returned home with her on n short
visit prior 10 Joining nor husband, Surgeon
Charles II. Grccnlcaf, at his present station,
There was but little boating yesterday,
owing TO the disagreeable weather. Tho Po-
tomacs had out their cieht-oarod shell aud
senior four-oared shell crew. Tho Columblas
were represented by ono fouroarcd barge
only. From Johnson Bakers there were
nvo pleasure boats out.
About 80 last night tho covering OF a chan.
delier In tho house OF Mr.. James King, 1922
Thirtieth street, was set on nve by the blaze
from tho droplight. Tho flames woro cxtin-
guished by the family without turning I'm an
alarm, after table and some mats had been
burned.
Mr.. Charles d. welch, who has been mend.
Ing slowly, had relapse yesterday and Is
much weaker to-day. Ho expected 70 leave
town to-day.
MIR. L. W. Jones, who has been quito sick
since his return from Boston, was well enough
10 venture out this morning.
Arrived, brig Caroline Gray, Snow, master,
nineteen days from Trinidad, d. W. l., with
400 tons OF crudo asphalt TO A, L. Barber, at
Llttleneld's wharf; schooner Albert Mason,
Abbott, from New York, with fertilizer for q.
\. Dunlop; steamer John Gibson, Young, from
New York, merchandise for District mer-
chants; schooner Ely Lovins, 200 tons Goa, and
schooner Star Spangled Banner, 200 tons OF
coal from Richmond, Va, for Washington Gas
light Company.
A difficulty occurred on Thirty y.second street,
about 1880 this morning, between q colored
nursewoman and n small white boy, resulting
in n fight, during which tho nurse was badly
cut In tho neck by n brick. Both parties were
carried TO the station.
High tide! 8 IL this afternoon and $50 q. m.
tn,
The Evening critic., 1882-08-29
An Unproyoked Assault.

James Blanchard, q young carpenter, was
charged In the Police Court to-day with max
ing an unprovoked assault upon Professor
George W. Walter, tho we'll known organist
The evidence showed that Professor Walter
and his father were admiring architecture
along the Avenue by moonlight, last night,
when O party OF three men, OF whom Blanch-
ard was one, hustled tho younger
Mr.. Walter, and when ho objected, turned
two severe blows. Professor Walter and his
father both testified to the unprovoked
nature OF the assault, and Blanchard took the
stand in his own defense, after which Judge
Bundy said that the assault was one OF the
most unprovoked and contemplate that had
been brought to his notice, and he would i'm.
fined WQS paid.
The Evening critic., 1882-08-29
ApoIicemnn Oyerbonrd.

Last evening about 6;3O O'Clock Officer
Gates, OF the Third Precinct, while In pursuit
OF colored man who was very dlsorderly on
Twenty.ninth street, near the canal, ran him
aboard of q canal-boat lying in tho lock at tho
on when Onlcer Burrows came to his assist.
ance, and while the boat was passing through
the level the boat was run againt tho wall,
throwing Gates headforemost Into thewator. He
came to tho surface looking like Captain Boyn-
ton in his rubber suit, swan to the boat and
was pulled aboard. onicer Burrows In the
meantime had secured the prisoner and took
him to the station. Gates Involuntary bath
seemed to refresh him very much. The exhi.
billion was Witnessed by hundreds Of people.
The Evening critic., 1882-08-29

The Rov. DR.. A. d. Gillette, who died on
wood Cemetery, New York. Tho funeral took
place at the Calvary Baptist Church, IN West
Twenty-third street, OF which DR.. Gillette was
body was taken to the church from the house
Of DR.. Walter r. Gillette, at No. 1l0 West
Twenty.third street, accompanied by the
and william l.. Gillette; Mrs. Jenkins, @. w.
jenkins, John jenkins, william +. bridge and
other friends of the family. There were no
pall-bearers, and tho ceremony was conducted
In the simplest manner,
The Evening critic., 1882-08-29
Keeps Reinforced Shirts.
Tho best 81 shirt ever produced at Keeps
~ Gayenth street nOrthweat.
Didn't Want Him Punished.

John Lewis, burly negro OF brutal appeais
ance, was In tho dock at tho Police Court to.
day to answer charge OF assault and battery.
Eliza Wallace, young colored woman, tes'
tined that Lewis was her friend and had paid
her call last evening, and quarrel having
sprung up about another fellow, Lewis had as
repeatedly and loft her senseless on the 1oor.
Eliza said that Lewis did not often beat her,
and she did not want him punished for his
the complainant was reluctant to prosecute,
ho would accept SO fine.
The Evening critic., 1882-08-29
Church of the Incarnation.

Tho music at the Church of the Incarnation,
under the direction OF the precentor, Mr.. John
f. Parker, still keeps up to Its high standard.
Notwithstanding the hot weather, the at
tendance has been larger In proportion to the
number of communicates than In past years,
Tho rector, Rev. Dr. Townsend, has every
reason TO feel highly gratifed at the prosper
Gus outlook OF tho parish. Tho society is max.
Ing negotiations for building large choir
room on the north side OF the church, which
In that direction will IN all probability be
commenced next week.
The Evening critic., 1882-08-29
ROyaI Raimcnt.

Mr.. ]. A. Griesbauer, the merchant tailor, at
No. 435 Ninth street northwest, has just ro-
turned to Washington after an extended trip
East. Mr.. Griesbauer, while in New York,
purchased magnificent assortment OF tho
finest fall and winter goods ever seen In tho
has on exhibition at his store. 1t is no OK.
aggerationto state that Mr.. Griesbauer has
fnaugurated new field in the clothing bust
made clothing on hand, He keeps a large
force OF the best cutters and filters constantly
employed, and no man who orders suit from
isfied with his nurch9se' IA tho s,,mmer has
about passed. It Will be we'll for those desiring
to lay In their fall goods to call on Mr. Cries.
bauer Mt once and inspect his now and novel
assortment of goods,
The Evening critic., 1882-08-29
The RepubIicnn InyincibIes.

The regular meeting of this club was held
at their hall, 642 Pennsylvania avenue south
east, last evening, tho president, DR.. E. A.
Adams, presiding. The Campaign Committee
is actively at work, as tho club is preparing to
aid the Republicans in the Fifth and Sixth
Maryland Districts. Tho club is recruiting
its ranks and is extending Its invitations TO
Republicans to come and aid in tho good
work, 1t being the only permanent District
Republican Club. Meetings will be held
every Monday evening hereafter, and the an
nual nomination OF officers will occur next
Monday evening. A good speaker has boon
obtained for next Monday evening, and all Re-
publlcans are invited TO come and hear him.
The Evening critic., 1882-08-29
WORSE THAN DEVILS.
An Attempt TO Rob the Orphans of
Joseph Daniels.

Apair OF frascaily thieves, or, rather, nends,
who, II caught, should be strapped to n
whipping post and soundly lashed, made an
attempt last Saturday night to enter and rob
tho house Of the late fireman, Joseph Daniels.
Tho theory is that the rascals supposed that
considerable money had been collected for the
family and was In tho house. Tho first at
tempt was made about o'clock, the thief
endeavoring TO force an entrance by way OF
the front door. His noise aroused the inmates,
however, and he was frightened on. Ho was
seen by the family and described as short,
thick-set negro. Several hours later another
attempt was made to enter the house by n
rear door. The family was on the alert that
time md several shots were fired at the
would-bo burglar from an upper window.
The man, a negro also, taller than the other,
escaped unhurt. Neither returned.
The Evening critic., 1882-08-29
Twenty-seyen Hackmen.

In the Police Court to-day twenty seven hacl Z
men ranged along tho bar and listened TO
twenty.seven informations charging them
with committing, creating and maintaining u
nuisance injurious to health by allowing the
hackstand at Seventh and Market Space 10 re-
main in a filthy condition and failing to pro.
vide for having 1t cleaned daily as required by
their permits. The evidence OF Acting Lieu
tenant Hollingsberger and 0nlcer Byrnes was
10 the effect that numerous complaints had
been received OF the condition OF the stand,
and they had finally procured warrants for all
the regular frequenters OF the stand. Judge
Bundy fined the defendants So each, aud sus-
pended sentence, taking tho personal bonds OF
each OF tho men not 10 repeat the oifenso.
The Evening critic., 1882-08-29
Nominations for Congress.

Colonel Abo Fulkerson, tho present member
OF Congress from the Ninth Virginia District,
announced himself as an Independent candi-
date for reelection In a speech at Abingdon
yesterday, expecting tho Endorsement OF the
Democrats.
Albert Baker, n farmer, was nominated yos-
terday by the Greenbackers, Second Michigan
District.
d. W. Connolly by tho Democrats OF the
Twelfth Pennsylvania District.
The Evening critic., 1882-08-29
A Fight at u Card-TabIc.

IIoratlo Robey, n well-dresscd and respect
able'looking gentleman, was charged In tho
Police Court to-day with assaulting an ac.
quaintanco named Samuel Roeder. The evil
denco was that tho two men were engaged In a
game OF "seyen.up" at olarks restaurant, on
Capitol Hill, last evening, when somo dispute
arose, and ono OF tho parties was accused OF
chenting,and In the trouble that followed Roboy
bit Reeder ON the thumb and above tho eye and
subsequently followed him down the street
abdomen and striking him in the face. Judge
Bundy tlned Robey $40 for tho assault.