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The Evening critic., 1883-02-15
THE EVENING CRITIC
EsTA BJIsHED AUGUST 1898.
LACONIC LOCALS.


THE street-lamps will be lighted at mid
night and extinguished at u. m.
PETER GREAsoN, n little colored boy,
has been committed to the Reform School
during minority, eight years, for stealing a
pOcket-knife.
JESSE MATTHEWS, a colored man, was
committed to Jail by Judge Smell to-day as
n witness against the Molly Macks in the
burglary cases pending.
JOHN GAMBLE and Robert Marshal, two
colored men, who stole some meat and q
little wagon from John T. Martin, were
committed to Jail for one month each to-
day. ..
THE charge of permitting policy to be
written in his saloon, which was preferred
against Michael King was dismissed to-day
by Judge Smell, as it was not sustained.
Mr.. Daniel L. Cahill appeared for the de-
fendant.
Mr.. RICHARD L. WALLACE has been ap-
pointed bookkeeper and accountant in the
Maishars office, o new appointment. Mr..
Wallach is native of this city, well
known, and the selection of the Marshal
will prove acceptable to everybody prob
ably, excepting disappointed aspirants.
Mr.. c. NJ, WooD, an East Washington
jewcler, is charged with receiving watch
which was stolen by William Downing,
now awaiting trial in the Criminal Court,
from w. ii. Haislett's residence on Cor
coran street. Mr.. Wood denies any knowl-
edge of the robbery, and has furnished
bonds for trial.
Miss TINY THELICK, the young lady
dressmaker who was tried in the Police
Court yesterday for the larceny of house
hold articles from Mrs. Lapham, was
charged to-day with a similar offense and
the case was continued. The young lady's
friends claim that she has been persecuted
and that the charges are unfounded.
Mrs. CLARA i. Roach, Miss frankie
Wheelock, president of the Young Woman's
Christian Temperance Union, No. l, and
Miss Jessie Johns, waited upon the widow
of the late Bud Eagleston, on Tuesday
evening, and turned over to her the pro-
ceeds of the entertainment recently given
by the young ladies at Masonic Temple.
Miss Johns, in very fitting terms, presented
the offering, which amounted to sixty
dollars, and was gratefully received by
Mrs. Eaglcston.
THE laying of sewers drain-pipes, ETC.,
for the three new school buildings has
been delayed by question raised by the
Inspector of Plumbing. When the contracts
were awarded terra-cotta drain-pipes,
sewer-pipes, ETC., were allowed by the regu-
lations and were contracted for. Now the
regulations have been revised and iron
pipes required instead of terra-cotta, and
as this is decidedly more expensive the
question arises whether the terra-cotta
pipe can be laid as contracted for or wheth-
er the new regulations will have to be COM
piled with and deficiency incurred.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-15
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

cred an eloquent and interesting sermon in
81. Mary's Church last night 10 n large cougrc-
CATION.
There was large attendance at tho Reform
CUB last night. An excellent programme Of
songs and recitatlons were we'll rendered by
me members OF the Juvenile Templars. y. y.
Charters, OF Fredericksburg, general super
intendent OF the State, was present and ad.
dressed the little ones.
The Committee on Streets OF the City C0un-
Gil, to whom the matter was referred, have de-
termined to burn the shanty, near the canal
basin, In which the smallpox originated.
In the United States Courts yesterday the
Jury In the case OF Matthew j. Math, william
berland County, charged with refusing % al
low one Ephrlam Nash to vote, returned q
verdict of facqulttal.
The tugs Bell and Comet were towed to tho
lower shlpyard yesterday for repairs. The
new gear-wheel, to replace the one that was
broken some time ago, is being put In position.
General Fltz Lee has promoted Captain b.
II. H.towle, OF this city, 10 the position OF AS.
slslant AdIutant.General, with the rank of
signed.
Mrs. William h. Ball has placed In the au-
ditors otIlce Il volume OF the COllnl5W It!s-
ScOps 0lid LiteTCgy COHDiieJ, weekly paper
published IN this city nearly seventy years
ago,
The funeral Of Mrs. Mamie Broders took
place this afternoon from her late residence,
ON Cameron street, and was largely attended.
George II. NoWlard, sentenced by Justice
Arnell on Tuesday to 60 days In jail for
cruelty 10 animals, and who took an appeal
from the Justices decision, was bailed yester-
day evening by.Judge n. b. Meade, In the sum
Of 500 for his appearance at the Apfil torn Of
the Corporation Court.
The funeral Of Mr. Robert H. Wade took
place yesterday afternoon, from his lats resi-
dence, on Wolfe street.
The District Grange of Northern Virginia
held meeting at the Braddock House yesler-
day, which was addressed by A. Y. Aiken, Of
South Carolina.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-15
REAL ESTATE.
The Official Transfers, as Recorded
To-day.

Messrs. Danenhower & Son., real.estate
brokers, 1926 street northwest, report the
following transfers In real estate In the Dis
trict to-day, as compiled by them from the on
clal records In the office Of the Recorder Of
Deeds:
Horatio Neale to John Fisher, lot 0, square
499, on X street, between Four and a.half and
Sixth streets southwest, $4,000.
Margaret Carey to Thomas A. Davis, lot G,
square ii, on Twenty-sixth .street, between
Pennsylvania avenue and NJ street northwest,
$175.
Mary A. Paine TO Charles Payson, lots 16, 1S
and 10, square 1877 on l street, between Seven
teenth and Eighteenth streets northwest,
$4,000.
John W. Boggs, ir., to John W. Boggs, ST., lot
l, square 81, on North Carolina avenue, be-
tween public space and Sixth street north
east, s2,50O.
Richard Rothwell to Arthur McNelly, lot Is,
square 065, on Tenth street, between Massa-
chusetts avenue and street northwest,
$4,000.
Patrick Herllhy to John G. Wolf, lot 10,
square 621, on street, between North Capl.
tol and First streets northwest 1,0O0.
John W. Boggs, sr., 10 John W. Boggs, jr, lot
9, square S71, on street, between public
space and Sixth street southeast $4,000.
Charles Psyson to Margaret II. Fillebrown,
lot 81, square 502, on Fourteenth street, be.
tween W and Boundary streets northwest,
$500.
Thomas Wilson 10 william E. Hill, lots Z aud
6, square S97, on Seventh street, between
East Capitol and A streets northeast, nominal.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-15
EAST WASHINGTON.

An escaped white inmate OF the Inanno
Asylum, named Thomas Nash, was captured
by Sergeant Marks md Onicer Barnes Iaa Z
night, at 200 First street northeast He
escaped Monday night and since that timo
has been wandering about the streets Nash
became very violent when the officers arrested
him, end It was with difficulty that he was
gotten back to the asylum.
The armory OF the Washington Light Guard
VIII be at Odd-Fellows' Hall, southeast, hore-
after: The company is rapidly increasing In
membership, and now numbers lfty muskets.
- A lodge OF Iolanthes will bo started in East
washington In few days. II ia q new benev.
oleht and social society, with several aourish-
ihs branches In Baltimore and New York.
coiored sneak thief snatched a satchel
from the nands OF young lady on Maryland
avenue yesterday afternoon and ran rapidly
on, Luckily there was only small amount
OF change in tho satchel.
Tho East Washington Pleasure club icol-
6reu) VIII give an entertainment at Congress-
Hall on the evening OF February ~ Th1mns
Coleman is chairman OF the committee,
Tho rooms at the seamen's Retreat negr the
Navy-Yard gate, are occupied nearly every
evening by old salts, who SIT by the stove and
spin yarns OF their varied experiences on the
briny deep.
East washington Business Notes.
DO not forget that Mr.. NJ. b. Flynn, corner OF
seventh street and Pennsylvania avenue east,
Keeps full line OF stoves ard tinware at bot
tom prices.
Candies and other confections In great va
riety at Steinle's sold.established confectionery,
119 Pennsylvania avenue east.
All the popular beverages, inclddinE Xxx ale,
at Joe Platz's, 219 Pennsylvania avenue east
oysters In every style at all hours. Drop In
The Evening critic., 1883-02-15
The Frnbel Society.

In Mrs. Electa Smiths parlors, last even
ing the FrGbel Society held its monthly
meeting. The first part of the programme
was an overture on the piano by the cor
responding secretary, Mrs. A. II. Mohl.
Then, led by President Fenwick, all rose
and united in repeating the Lords prayer.
Mrs. Ogden and Mrs. Ford, teachers of the
Bethany kindergarten, at Thirteenth
street and Ohio avenue, reported that the
institution was prospering and the chill
dren showed decided improvement. Sena-
tor Coke and Mrs. Coke, of Texas Mrs.
Pendloton aud the Misses Pendleton, of
Ohio, and Mrs. Theodore Poeshe were
elected members.
Mrs. Sara Spencer stated that she and
Mr. Ogden had made an effort to collect the
money to provide conveyance for the
children of the Bethany kindergarten daily
to the Garfield kindergarten, at Eigh-
teenth and j streets. Six persons had
each subscribed 81 per month, and reso-
luton was adopted approving the arrange
ment, provided the cost to the society
should not exceed SO per month.
A musical intorlude was then given, Misses
Fenwick ami Dorsey singing several songs
very beautifully, with Miss Dorsey presid-
ing at the piano.
The next meeting will be held at the
residence of the treasurer, Professor James
i. Philip, No. 200l Fourteenth street.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-15
Arrested on Charges of Forgery.

Francis NJ. Mcclure a young man about
twenty-five years of age, and living at $50
Delaware avenue northeast, has been ar
rested on the charge of forgery. He was
formerly clerk in the employ of Mr.. J. j.
Gleason, feed dealer, and lately has been
practicing successful confidence game.
His plan was to write note in Mr.. Glea-
sons name to some feed dealer, inclosing
check purporting to be drawn in favor of
Gleason and to be indorsed by him. The
note would ask that the check be cashed as
favor, the banks being closed, and the
money sent by the boy who carried the
note. In this way William G. Burns, cor
ner of Fifth and X streets j. p. Hick, cor
ner of First and II streets northeast, and
John V. p. Ritter, 1925 Seventh street, were
swindled out of various sums ranging from
Sl7 to S27 John Waters, a printer, was ar
rested as being connected with the affair.
Two boys-Henry Dorsey, aged 10 years,
and Robert Dowder, aged Ii years, were ar
rested for carrying the notes. Mcclure,
through his counsel, Mr. Darlington,
waived an examination, and was held for
the Grand Jury.
Waters and Dorsey were also held rs wit
nesses. The credit of the arrests in this
case and the working up of the case is due
to Officers Slack and West.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-15
ANOTHER oFTHoMpsoN,s THIEVES

Turned Loose 10 Prey Upon the
Community - Frank CrOnin, Re-
leased from the wOrithouse to
Testify Against the Detectives. I'm
der Arrest For burglary aud Lar
ceny.
new development of the corruption aud
crime, resulting from the manner in which
the investigation of charges against the
detectives is being carried on, was brought
to light to-day and cannot fail to show the
danger Of the course being pursued
The Citizens Committee, or certain mem
bers of that organization, make no secret
of the fact that they endeavor to procure
the release of
Criminals Now I'm the wOrkbouse
or Jail
who can aid them in their Investigations,
ard to this end some of the vilest scoun-
drels in the District have been turned
loose upon the community. The case in
point is that of Frank Cronin, a notorious
criminal, who was safely lodged in the
workhouse some days ago as suspicious
character. This well-known depredator
obtained his liberty shortly afterward on
bonds furnished by man named Thomas
Lucas, an alleged private
Detective for John w. Thompson.
Thompson made such use of Cronin as he
thought advisable, and Cronin made good
use of his liberty and varied his programme
by slandering men who had often endeav-
ored to put him behind the bars, and by
planning series of little burglaries and
larcenies.
Last night Cronin was arrested for COM
plicity in the robberies at No. i0s Sixth
street, and at the rooms of Congressman
Jorgensen, and in both cases the property,
or portion OF it, was recovered
Lieutenant Arnold who made the ar
rest, states that the evidence is very strong,
and there is little doubt that Cronin was no
sooner set at liberty by John w. Thomp-
sons agents than he began series of
Grimes from which Good Citizens
Suffered.
If the iails are to be emptied to furnish
witnesses against the detectives and these
witnesses, under the protecting wing of a
Citizens Committee" are to set law at
defiance and continue the lines of crime
for which they were lodged in Jail by these
very detectives, then honest people had
better vacate tho town until this investiga-
tion is over
The Evening critic., 1883-02-15
That stolen JeweIry.

After our report of the trial in the Po-
lice Court of Messrs. Goldsmith and CALI
sher for the receipt of jewelry stolen from
the New-York iewelry firm closed, large
amount oftestimony was introduced and the
trial lasted until late hour. The evidence
showed that one OF the thieves had brought
the iewelry to this city and sold it to the
defendants, who exposed it for sale in their
stores. Judge Smell rendered decision that
the property was fully identified and must
that the defendants had any knowledge of
its having been stolen, and, therefore, they
must be honorably acquitted. The prop
erty was returned to the parties from whom
III WAS stOleu
The Evening critic., 1883-02-15
WEST WASHINGTON.

Arrived Steamer Conoho, from Plymouth,
N.C., with 100000 feet of lumber for Joseph
& j. Z. Libbey.
The many friends of Mr.. McNahany Will re-
gret to hear his dangerous Illness.
The wedding Of Miss L. Blanch Hunt to MI.
james d. Wise took place last evening at tho
residence Of the brides mother (Mt. AltOJ. Tho
bride was dressed in n handsome blue silk.
She carried n beautiful bouquet, u present
from the groom. The ceremony was per.
formed by the Rev. P. Il. Hall. The bride and
groom were waited on by the brides sister,
Miss Mattle, and Mr.. W. Barnes.
The bride was the recipient OF many very
handsome presents. After the ceremony re-
ception was held. Among those present were
Rev. Mr.. CoulbOurne, Rev. Mr.. Kleine, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. jackson and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Michael Weaver, Mesdames Hoffman, King,
Moxley, Knight, tho Misses Boitt, DullttIe,
Yeabower, Kirkland and the Messrs. Knight,
Noble, House, and others. The happy couple
left on the 30 train for New York.
The attention OF the proper authorities
should be called to the condition Of the road
at the College pond. II is filed with holes
and In very unsafe condition.
Hermione Lodge, No. -, X. of p, and Ex-
celslor Tent, No. az, l. U, r., held their regl-
lar meetings last night,
MI. James L. Davis leaves this evening for
ducking trip near the mouth OF the Potomac
River.
MI. and Mrs. VIII Nicholson lay
FOR their home In Leavenworth.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-15
A Fortune Made by Magic.

An adjudication of the second account OF tho
Fidelity Trust Company as executor OF the es'
tate Of the lato Antonio BlitZ, the magician,
WAS filed In the orphans Court OF Philadel-
phla Thursday by Judge Penrose. The account
of thc deceased, amounting 10 SS,272.O0, and
real estate sold for f25,z71. Mrs.Blltz having
received her share OF The personal property,
The balance for distribution then appeared 70
be s20G02.0f. OF this, Jane NJ. Van Zaudt
and Ada Metz, daughters Of the decelent,
were awarded S7,00o.15 .apiece; Arthur Blltz,
r son, received S6,327 .3li VIM. Blita and Me-
dora Blltz, grandchildren, were awarded So
372.75 apiece, while Leah Hurd aud John
Blitz, brother and sister of the decedent, re-
celyed 1919 60 aplece.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-15
For District commissioner.

zens, consisting of Hon. Fred Douglass,
Mr.. Robert Boston, DIR. C. B. Purvis,
Bishop j. VI. Brown, VI. VI. Holland, esq,
DIR. s. l.. Cook, Mr.. Joseph Brooks, Profes-
sor James NJ. Gregory, Mr.. John +. Wilkin-
son, Mr.. William Toliaferro, Mr. Robert
Riggs, DIR. S. II. Watts and Mr.. A. NJ. Nc
Intosh, called on the President to-day to
urge the nomination of Hon. \. NJ. Clapp
for District Commissioner. Mr.. Douglass
was the spokesman of the party, aud paid a
splendid tribute to Mr.. Clapp. The Presi-
dent stated that he would consider Mr..
Clapp's application along with the others,
and intimated to the delegation that he
would send in the name of the new Com
missioner some time next week.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-15
ApIsHoNEsT SERVANT.
TIE Way In which Georgiana
walker Robbed Her EMPLOYER.


THE residence of De Witt c. Allen, a
prominent patent attorney Of this city, No.
1904 ii street northwest, was robbed yes
tefday by colored servant girl during the
absence of the family in tho afternoon. The
girl, by name Georgiana Walker, had only
been in the house for about two weeks hav-
ing been recommended by washerwoman
in whom Mrs. Allen had implicit conf
dcncc. She secured about 5000 worth'of
jowely belonging to Mrs. Allen, and
several dresses and other articles of wear
ing apparel, the property of Miss Jennie
Chappell, a sister of Mrs. Allen. Sergeant
Temple and Officer Sbanks worked up the
case with creditable promptness and ar
rested Georgiana Walker who confessed
the larceny. The officers went to her home
i'll Majors alley, and recovered all of the
goods but the watch aud bracelets. Later
in the evening Lieutcnants Greer and Ar
mold went to q haunt of Georgiana's in
Swampoodle and recovered the watch and
bracelets. The officers concerned deserve
some credit for the way in which the case
was wor ked up and the thief captured.
George Walker was called up into
the dock to-day at Police Court to plead to
charge of stealing property to the value
OF $3.50. The articles were one pair of dia-
mond earrings, one diamond finger ring
one pearl ring, one pair of gold bracelets
one pair of broad gold bracelets, one fancy
comb, six gold pins, one gold watch and
chain, one chain and charm, one pin, one
pair Of gloves, three valuable white skirts,
green cashmere dress and coat, lot of
uuderclotbing, black satin dress, plum
colored silk dress and several other articles.
The woman pleaded guilty and was COM
mitted to jail to answer the charge before
the Grand Jury. The prisoner was also
charged with stealing 81 bill from lady
named Jane Elliot and was sentenced to
Jail for one month.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-15

At the evening session of the House yester-
day Mr. Hlscock moved that the House 60 Into
Committee of the Whole on tho Legislative
Appropriation bill.
MIR. Butterworth raised the question of con-
sideration with the intention Of calling up the
"Bonded Spirits bill.
Mr.. Butterworth asked that Just one hour
should be devoted 10 the consideration OF tho
Bonded Spirits bill.
Mr.. Reed, In mock serious mannor sug-
sestod that Mr.. Butterworth ought not TO
make such proposition, while Mr.. Joyce in a
Bill should not get one minute during this
session.
Mr.. Reed further suggested that Mr.. Butter.
worth should walt until next Congress-, when
the whisky bill would be more al home.
Mr.. Hiscock's motion was then agreed to
81 10 62-and the House went Into committee
accordingly the pending amendment being
that offered by Mr.. Thompson, OF Kentucky,
reducing the number OF internal revenue DIS
tricts 10 lO, To this amendment was pending
an appointment offered by Mr.. Holman, of In
diana, liking the number at 81.
This amendment was adopted by vote OF
92 10 50; and Mr.. ThOmpsOns amendment as
amended was agreed to. This is a reduction
OF forlyfour districts and viii, II finally agreed
TO, go into efIect on the flrst OF July next,
MI. Thompson moved to amend so as to
place grain dlstllleries Of a capacity of less
than five bushels n day, ON the same footing as
iruit distillerios. The motion was lost. Mr.
Thompson offered various other amendments
10 the same effect, which were after debate
ruled out on points of order.
On motion of MIR. Atkins an amendment was
adopted repeating the law providing for an
Assistant Secretary of War ana an Assistant
Secretary Of the Navy.
After completing 1fty-four pages OF the bin,
me committee rose anl the House, at 1920,
nd iOulupl.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-15
Comic Onera at Ford,s.

AS Gilbert & Sulliyan's last and most charm
Ing opera, "Iolanthe," Will be sung at Ford's
opera House by Charles L. Ford's English
Comic opera Company on next Monday even.
tract from an article In the Baltimore 1HleiicaI
OF last Tuesday, showing the manner In which
It was sung in the Monumental City:
Notwithstanding the efforts 10 prevent IL,
Gilbert X Sullivans fairy opera, "lolanthe,"
received the second production In this city last
lime by the Charles L. Ford Comic Opera
Company, and scored an undeniable success.
II Is by far the best production ever given In
this city by this company. The opera
showed careful rehearsal, excellent stage
management and careful attention as TO
detail. The costumes and scenery were
handsome. As regards the singing aud act.
ng, Mr.. Fords company Is far ahead OF tho
Barton company. The opera was sung last
night, which is more than can be said OF the
or twice were ahead OF the artists on the stage
and put the male chorus out in their first
grand chorus, II nevertheless improved as
the opera proceeded, and the performance
was most enjoyable, This OrchestratlOn
differs from the original, In that Il seems to
lack the deep and sensuous effects that are so
prominent In SullivRn's score. II Is good, but
1t ls sousa, not sullivan. The company last
night brought out many nice llttlepolnts lost in
Its first production for want OF voices. The
choral effects last night We're excellent, aud
most OF the solos Cnarmed the audience so
much rs TO be redcmandcd, The first scene
was very pretty, and with the brilliant COS
Tunes made pretty picture. In the second
set the trees and street lights added much 70
the tHbleuu. The costumes, as already stated,
ate very handsome, anu those Of tine chorus Of
peers especially. The company show 90 good
advantage in the opera. As the favorltes ap-
peated they were greeted with rounds OF ap-
lluugp
The Evening critic., 1883-02-15
The Game Didn,t work This Time

ing money under false pretenses was called
up in the Police Court to-day for trial and
the defendant and his counsel were both
present, but the prosecuting witness was
not present, and had sent a note stating
that she had received her money and did
not wish to prosecute.
Mr.. Moore stated that he had no in
clination to allow the Police Court to be
utilized as collecting agency and he must
insist upon the prosecuting witness appear
ing.
A subpoena was issued for the lady to
appear on Saturday next when the case
comes up again for trial
The Evening critic., 1883-02-15
THE COURTS.

COURT ~ GENERAL TERM - ChlefJustlco
Cartier and Justices Hagner and Cox -Cleary
VS.. Martin; on hearing.
CIRCUIT CoURT-Justice MacArthur.-Laug
don vs. Evans; on trial.
EQUITY CoUHr-Justlce James.--Doyle vs.
Giddings; pro cOnfesso against 5. W. White.
Potter Vs. Potter; sale confirmed and convey
ance ordered, Taylor VS.. Taylor; auditors
report confirmed. Hart VS.. Grahami IN near
La.G.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-15
The Holiday Concert

Of Goodwill Commandery promises 10 be n
splendid success. Already there Is great in
qtiry for tickets. In addition to the best
secured the services OF Miss Mosher, OF Baltl-
more, and Miss Whiting, who for two years
has been perfectlng her musical education in
Boston. The sale of reserved seats will begin
tomorrow morning at Ellis & Co.'s music
store,
The Evening critic., 1883-02-15
Why Do Won Do sn2

We mean, 90 without square meal. Tho
reason that many do Is because they can't
feep II down ON account of dysptpSlG. Nander's
MelllstOn VIII demoralze boardlng.house
Try II, Nos, 800 and 81 Seventh street.