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The Evening critic., 1883-02-08
The EquitabIe c. II. Association.

This association held its fortieth monthly
meeting last night at Marinis Hall, Thomas
Somerville, president, in the chair. Twelve
thousand three hundred dollars was
advanced to the members at an average
premium of eighty mine per cent AL
though the last issue of stock in November
was the largest issued since the organiza-
tion of the association, there was sufficient
on hand last night to supply the demand
by the members for advances. Those
buying homes, paying off mortgages, &C.,
find this association to be what its managers
claim for it-a practical aid and benefit,
The money is advanced to its members
only, and on the very best condition pos
sible, while it yields fair and substantial
profit to those making monthly savings on
stock. 1t has, therefore, steadily grown
until its shareholders have paid in and
saved upward of 100000, which is all
advanced to members buying homes and
other prOperty
The Evening critic., 1883-02-08
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

Mr.. Wm. Chancey and Miss Cassil Lud-
wick were married last night, at the par
sonage of the Methodist Protestant Church,
by Rev. Mr. Treadway.
Several of the hands lately discharged
from the shops of the Midland road were
put to work to-day. 1t is understood that
all Of the men recently dismissed from the
shops of the company will be again en-
ployed in a short while.
An order having been entered by the
Circuit Court, of Richmond, against the
Washington & Western Railroad to show
cause why that road should not be re-
sold, it is said that resale of the road Will
undoubtedly take place within the next
sixty days.
A well-known young man entered the
shoe store of a gentleman on King street on
Tuesday night, and after conversing with
the clerk for short time drew u re-
volver and attempted to shoot himself, but
the pistol was knocked from his hand by
the clerk and was prevented from commit
ting the rash act. 1t appears that the
young man is desperately in love with a
young girl in Fairfax County (who spends
good deal of her time in this city aud
has for some time entertained matrimonial
ideas, but his income not being sufficient
to support more than one, he gave up in
despair-hence the attempt at suicide. The
young man is only about Is and the young
girl is about 90 years of age. The matter
was kept quiet until late yesterday even
ing, when the facts as above stated leaked
ont.
Detective Flinders, of Washington, was
here yesterday looking for young girl
who had left her home in that city and had
not been heard of for several days. After
| dilligent search the girl was found in q
house on Union street, near the wharf,
| kept by Madame Crump and was induced oy
| the detective to return home, She gave hef
name as Annie Wilson and said she re-
sided in North Washington, and that she
was induced to come to this city by the
| Crump woman.
The artesian well at Portner's brewery
has been completed and water now flows
! freely therefrom.
| Frank johnson, colored, was arrested
last night for an assault on James Bland,
| also colored.
The public meeting of the independent
| Order of Rechabites last nigh6 was largely
attended, aud an interesting programme OF
song and recitation was rendered.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-08

The regular meeting of this society was
held Wednesday evening in the National
Kindergarten Building. The president of
the society made report of what progress
had been made in the establishing of the
Pensoara Free Kindergarten and Nursery
Maids Kindergarten Training-School A
very respectable class of citizens had called
for admission tickets for children and for
nursery governesses. All the members
present were asked to resolve themselves
into committee for making known to me-
chanics and other respectable working peo.
pie their opportunity of plac.
ing their young children in
the free kindergarten, which opens Mon
day, February 70, at $3.50 o'clock. A direct
ory will be kept open for the registering
of the nurses names, which ladies, desiring
such help, may consult An announcement
was made that matinee would be given
Saturday, February 81, by the united kind.
dergartens and schools of the kindergarten
Union, in which the teachers will partici-
pate, for the purpose of raising the neces-
sary funds. The treasurer is expected tc
make a report at the next meeting, which
will take place in st. Georges Hail. ana II
is hoped will be very satisfactory.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-08
"Representatlve Business Men of the
District OF Columbia

feature in the Photographic art, that of the
leading business men of the District
grouped in one large picture lSx22. The
plan is original, and one that is sure to be
n success. No two men of the same bust
ness will be represented, and the person
who appears upon it is supposed to be the
representative of the business in which he
is engaged. A prominent lawyer, physi-
clan and other professions will find place
in this handsome work. Mr.. Lewis X.
Hall, of 14l7 Ninth street northwest, is the
protector of this feature and deserves con-
siderable credit for undertaking such u
commendable enterprise.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-08
Fire commissioners Meeting.

The Fire Commissioners held their
monthly meeting last night, all the mem
bers present. Chief Cronn and Assistant
Chief Drew also attended. A number of
bills were passed and other routine business
transacted The chiefs report for the past
month showed eleven alarms for fires, in
volving n loss of $3.50; insured for 500.
Box 2S was changed from Seventh street
above boundary to U street, between Ninth
and Tenth. Chief Cronin suggested pre-
cautions against fine at the Government
Printing Office and elsewhere, David b.
Glasco was confirmed as n member of Truck
b. Applications for positions were received
from f. w. Srobel, George A. Wall,
Thomas Burnes, j, Il. Core, and Joseph L,
Wall
The Evening critic., 1883-02-08

The Washington hight Infantry Corps
held its regular monthly meeting at the
armory last night, Colonel Moore presiding.
Private w. c. White, of Company G, was
appointed corporal and the following were
elected contributing members; +. NJ.
Draney, Charles +. Schneider, b. IL. War
ner J.. w. Shook, G., Thomas Noyes, VIM.
p. Young, John w. Corson, Samuel Mad
John +. Olmstead Samuel Ross and Gen
eral Duncan Walker.
Miss Minnie Madden was unanimously
elected an honorary member of the corps.
out of respect to Private Dimmicl, whose
funeral took place yesterday, no other bust
ness was transacted.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-08
THE EVENING CRITIC.
NsTAnLIsHND AUuUsT Isss.
Funeral of Mrs. Pugh.

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Pugh took
place from her late residence, 626 @ street
northwest, yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock,
the attendance being very large, Rev. G..
p Ramsdell, pastor of the North Presbyte-
rian Church, conducted the services and,
after reading appropriate selections from
the Scriptures, spoke earnestly and feelngly
of the many excellent qualities of the de-
ceased of her lovely character as u wife,
mother and friend, other true Christian vir-
tue,and the impress that her life had made in
the world, The casket, which was of rose
wood, with silver bar handles, was covered
with floral tributes, many of them being of
extreme beauty, the most noticeable of
which was massive pillow Of white flow
ers bearing the touching word, Mother,
in purple immortelles. The pall-bearers
were Messrs. Samuel Ker, C. II. Darlington,
]. b. Linton, w. p. Greene, George McKim-
mic and DR.. Frank T. Howe. The inter.
ment was at Glenwood.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-08
WEST WASHINGTON.

The grand complimentary testimonial
rendered to Hermione Lodge, No. II, X. of
p, by the Capital Minstrel Company at
Forrest Hall last night was great sue
cess and the large hall was filled to its ut
most capacity. The performers acquitted
themselves in most admirable manner, as
was evinced by the repeated encores.
Messrs. II. G. Wagner, b. f. Harper and
Colonel Rogers, the committee on arrange
ments, deserve great praise for the style in
which the affair was gotten up. The gem
eral committee was composed of MessrS, 5.
ii. Gladmon, Il. L. Simpson, $. A. Harper,
William III. Lang, j. Il. Gross, j. II.
Wood, Frank Fisher and John I.
T. Culver. The programme, which was so
finely rendered, was asfolows: Solo, Rock
of Ages" Colonel II. VI. Rogers encore,
"Bugle Song; solo, i" 'Iis Not True ''Non
T. Ver''), Master +. White; Capital Min
strels: Manager, II. Shackelford musical
director, L, Raymond bones, H. Shackel-
ford and +. Ward; tambos, G. Williams
and A. Jarboe; interlocutor, L. Raymond (;
overture, Kentucky Home company :;
Clouds Roll BY, Jennie" J. Golric :
Higher II. Shackelford; "Only to see
her Face" +, Martin "Brady's Piano
Fortay," G. Williams over the Garden
Wall' +. Ward; Only as far as
the Gate" ]. Lackey; Sweet Bird,
W. McCauley Fat Estella,,p A. Jarboc !;
grand finale, Telephone" Shackelford,
Williams and Colonel Rogers then sang by
request Under the Roof Tree and "The
Sword of Bunker Hill" Part the second
consisted of meanderings on the African
harp by Harry Shackelford, Ward and Ell
lis, the monarchs Of song and dance, Hon
George Williams in his oratorical dis
courses, and concluding with the laughablC
sketch. entitled "The Medical Student,
which was thoroughly enjoyed by thu
| audience. After the performances those
| participating repaired to Mr.. Rainey's and
| did full justice to a bountiful repast,
Hermoine Lodge, No. IL X. of F., held
| their usual meeting last night,
Excelsior Tent, No. AZ, /. q. of r., had
their public installation of officers last
| night at their hall on Thirty second street
at which there was very large attend
ance of ladies and gentlemen and members
of the lodge. The following officers were
duly installed by p II C. r. Thomas B
Marche shepherd John shaw; ?. Q. r.
| c. c. Meyers O. r.. Peter Beaumis; d. r.,
| William f. Johnston f. s., j. F, Sill
treasurer, William II. Brewer; levite
| G., q. Hibcary; X. 5, to c. r., Thoma
Petit; L. S. to C. r., John Moling; X, S
to d. r., John Easton l.. S, to ID. r., VIM
Nelson chaplain, G, II. Harding. Arre
the installation addresses were made b,
Thomas b. Marche, p. II. G. r.; John Il
Mahoney, William Hall, p. C. r.; Jerr,
Huddleston, Peter Beaumis, Fred, Day
Charles Cameron and others. Severl
songs were finely sung by Robert Johnston
A. j, Blackman and William Hall afte
which an abundance of ice cream and call
was served to all present. Great credit
due to the committee having the matter i
charge. There will be large number {
installations Mt their next meeting.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-08
THE COURTS.

EQUITY CouRT-Justlce James. -swannIys.
Swami ct al; pro confesso against certain dc.
PENDANTS ordered. Probasco vs.. Grammer;
order appointing Julius j.. Grammer cotrus.
tee and sale .ordered. Wall VS.. District of
Columbia; certified TO General Term to be
heard In first instance.
COURT IN GENERAL TERM - Chlef,Justlce
Cartier and Justices Hagner and CoX,-COhen
VS.. Cohen, executors; on hearing.
CIRCUIT CoURT-Justice MacArthur.-Key,
ser VS.. Graydon; Judgment by default. Znn
4 Co. vs.. Chapman; judgment by default.
Langdon VS.. Evans; on trial.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-08
A SmalInox Scare.

one OF the trains which arrived at the Baltl.
more & Ohio depot this morning brought
among other passengers tall man with his
head bundled up In a "mufler.' AS he en-
tered the main corridor OF the depot the cry
more" and a lively stampede ensued. The
building was quickly empued of Its occu'
pants, who fled like the Jews from the Phills'
lines "What the h--rs the matter with you
cranks?"roared out the suspected individual
as he disappeared in a street-car; "theres no
smallpox here-its only d-d bad case Of
nj nm 10
The Evening critic., 1883-02-08
Valentines.
A nice assortment at VeerhohTs, 0l6 7th ST.

-DIsTRIcT-ATToRNEY CoRKHILL will
give dinner this evening at the Portland to
G3dl birthday. 1t promises TO be an elaborate
affalr.
A writer in Harper's commences poem
with the line, Some day / shall be dead. y
1t is indeed beautiful thought.
Patti, having corner on n oats, charges
thepublic what she pleases for them, as any
other grain-dealing monepolist would do,
The Evening critic., 1883-02-08
The BischoG Concert.

English songs will be the feature of the
BischoG concert tomorrow evening. The
following favorites are ON the programme /:
Miss Eva Mills, Miss Maddox Mrs. Powell,
Mr.. Warren Young, Miss Harvey, Miss
Magill, Miss Johnson, Mr. Miller, Mr.. Pat.
ton, Misses Maddren, Ellis, Brown, Gray,
Conway, King. Admission, 25 cents.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-08

Reeds Sons, 1916 + street, with their
usual promptness, present to the citizens of
Washington the first pineapples of the sea-
son. The specimens which we have no.
ticed are of the finest flavor. The firm in
vites trial of these luxuries, and prove the
superior quality of the fruit.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-08

Mems gossamers, all Sizes Sl,75, worth
$3.50, at Lew Newmyer's, clothier and
tailor, 734 Seventh street northwest.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-08

-MRs. A. J. CARNEs, of Cincinnati, who
has been paying visit to this city and
stopping at the residence of Mr.. l.. L.
Clements, has gone to Baltimore to visit
friends of her girlhood, By careful train
ing she has developed powerful and sweet
voice that will compare favorably with that
of any lady singer at present known to the
public.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-08
"AIderney Dairy wagons"

Fresh Alderney butter, churned every
morning ana delivered in J ID. 'WaIu
buttermilk and sweet milk, SC. per qt'
Cream Sc per pint,
The Evening critic., 1883-02-08
FREE ADVERTISING.

Advertisements under The head Of "Sbudtiont
Wanted tpiU hereafter be Inserted IN THE EVEN.
me CRITIC three times FREE We bluie al
,gShinQ situations TO dUdH Themselves Of MS offer.
1nsigcrs directed in care Of Carrie Ogcs iciH re-
cefUe cardCul attention. business advertisements
ihree tines three HmesIor % cents.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-08
FOR EXCHANGE.

NV FBFK INNUS-JUHN It. FDI1S d CO',
w 937 Pennsylvania avenue, near Tenth street,
sole agent f53t
TToR SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR A FARM
II uear the city, a threestory and basement
dwelling, with all modern conveniences II rooms,
speaking tubes. on N 81. n. W.. and number of
small houses and excellent lots for sale cheap in
all parts of the city by Ruiln d Hewlett room 81,
lie Droit building. f5'3t"
NT ANTED-Te exchange new stoves for old
w ones at Butler's Stove Exchange, cor. 9th
and X. Smokey chimneys cured or no pay. Stoves
exchanged for groceries. Old stoves bought. fe27
The Evening critic., 1883-02-08
Valentines

at Veerhon's, 0l6 9TH st.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-08

valentines
at Veerhof7s, 9lG 7th st,
The Evening critic., 1883-02-08

UTANTED-BY A WHITE BOY. 16 YEARS
w of age, situation where he can make
himselfusefnl. Address I. Coleman, Critic ohice
The Evening critic., 1883-02-08

w od pace 10 Do Appy
No. Goat alley, between 9th and 7th and l. aud
M sts II
The Evening critic., 1883-02-08

VyTANTED-BY A YOUNG MAN, a STU
w alton as ianitor ofa building or office; or
rooms TO clean or will take charge school build
Ing very reasonable. Address Janitor, Critic
Office 10
The Evening critic., 1883-02-08

Wy ANTED-BY a NEAT AND RESPECT
w able coored man, situation as waiter in
a private family, or drive for doctor; can give
The Evening critic., 1883-02-08

WANTED-BY C0LoRED BOY A
w place as driver or porter, or to do house
work; good reference. Apply at No. 1886 10th st
The Evening critic., 1883-02-08

VIZ ANTED-BY A FIRST.CLASS WAITER
w and coachman, n place to do dining groom
work or drive; can give best OF references. Adj
dress A. S. Crouch Critic office. ~
The Evening critic., 1883-02-08
LOANS.

NJoNEY TO LOAN ON REAL ESTATE AT
WI the lowest rates. Danenhower d Son. l22G
ISL. n. W. fStf
MONEY TO LOAN-I HAVE MONEY TO
lNl loan on real estate, in sums of from 500 and
inward, nj lowest rates of interest. Charges
W. 121tl
The Evening critic., 1883-02-08

wv ANTED-A SITUATION AS MANAGER
w OF a restaurant or ching and lunch room;
thoroughly competent to take full charge of any
business of that kind. Address Restaurant
t'ri,ic oflipe III
The Evening critic., 1883-02-08

Saoh to walt Or eoek good Teference
Apply to No. Goat alley, between 9Th and 9TH
and l. and NJ SIS. IL
The Evening critic., 1883-02-08
LOANS

IUANS
In sums to suit at 6per cent.
The above is only small portion of property
on my books For full list call at office for bulle-
tins issued on lat and 18TH Il
The Evening critic., 1883-02-08

w ANTED-A NEAT, TIDY GIRL tMME-
w diatey, to do general housewOrk and to
cook for two; no washing. Apply ut ~ 18th st.
II, W,
The Evening critic., 1883-02-08
WAETED-Stuahons-temaie.

UyANTED--A LADY OFCULTURE WOULD
w like position companion; no objection
10 travelling. Address Companion, Capitol Hill
p o, IS
The Evening critic., 1883-02-08

UTANTED-BY A CoLORED YOUTH, A
w situation as driver or waiter; can give good
references. Address II. s., Critic office. 10
ORGANS on EASY MONTHLY PAY
~ MENTS, JOHN +. ELLIS Il CO., 937 Penn
sylvania avenue, near Tenth street. fist
wv AN1ED-BY A CoLoRED BOY, A SIT
w nation TO do housework; can give good ref
erenoe. Address c. C., Critic office. IS
The Evening critic., 1883-02-08
Situanors-Maie.

VXTANTED-A SITUATION FOR A WHITE
w man rs driver for private family take care
of horses or would make himself useful can
speak German and French. l.. &, Dundore, 5lS
10th ST. n. W. Employment Bureau. ts.3tt
VTANTED-A SITUATION BY A YOUTH
w OF II years in an Office who writes a fair
hand and quite accurate at figures. Address Il.
w L. Critic office IS
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-02-17
GrOombridge 1870.

To the Editor of NORTHERN TRIBUNE.
In your last issue you favor us with a
miscellaneous article entitled Groom
bridge $780," which may be very plain
and lucid to astronomers, but to me one
of the lay, suggests more questions than
| it solves.
l. Why is it that our universe was not
precipitated into GrOombridge 1880
millions of years ago, but on the contra
ry does not seem to be affected by il, not
even now that it has entered at one part
of its borders?
2. Has the distance of the so called
fixed stars been measured with sufficient
accuracy to establish that all stars
about ninety degrees distant from the
milky way are at least ten times nearer
to us than the most remote stars which
adOrn that haZy path of the heavens?
3. The milky way receiving its appear
ance from the stars looking more crowd
ed together in that directiOn-nOt from
the existence of nebul8-why are we to
admit that there is region of nebul@
surrounding our galaxy.
4. If there be such region of nebul8
does it not disprOve the nebul4 theory,
which supposes condensation to take
place at the outside,' mot at the inside?
5. If GrOOmbridge 1880 acts as if it
had once been set in motion to 90 on at
uniform rate of velocity, how can it be
a falling body; does such a falling body,
as suppose this star to be, not fall
with continually accelerated velocity?
6. Why has our universe not fallen
towards the invisible giant star, Groom
bridge 1880 is making for, at least as
fast as the latter; but has allowed itself
to be Overtaken by this dangerous Gus
toner?
z. If all masses are to gather into two
bodies, and even into one final nebule,
must this nebul8 not cOndense into one
solid mass, which again must cOndense
into more compact body and so on and
so on, until all the matter of all the
present uniyerses will have squeezed
itself into little ball small enough for
some of our good boys to play marbles
with when 0ctum est de munds2
Yours Respectfully,
PETER j. DESMEDT.
The article referred to was clipped
from one of eur exchanges, where it ap-
peared as miscellany, without credit.
We printed it on account of it being
something out of the ordinary line, and
of remarkable character. Not being
proficient in the science of astronomy,
we are not able to elucidate the points
made in the foregoing Communication,
but cheerfnly give place to the same.
Ifany of our citizens of scientific turn
of mind can give any information on the
subject, we will gladly publish anything
they may have to say bearing upon the
points referred to-. As for ourselves we
are totally unaequainted with Groom
bridge 1890" I'll
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-02-17
Notice For Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT REED CITY, MICH.
Fob Eth 1872


-N0TICEiis hereby given that the following
IN named settlers have file notice of their
intention.to makefna proof in support of their
claim and final entry thereof, and that said
proof will be made before the clerk of the cir
cult court OF Chcboygan county, Mich, at the
county seat, on Tuesday, the 2Oth day or
ent v Nc. 8f71 for the ma of n e4 see 2 TOW 3Sn
r3w ard names the following Witnesses to prove
his CONTINUOUS residence upon and cultivation
of said tract, viz: Joseph Miller, of carp
Lake y o, and Ezra Y Hart of carp Lake p o.
Octave Terrfen. ST.. Of carp Lake p o. and
Octave Terrier Jr Of carp. Lake po,
Frank smith homestead entry No. 1908 for
the " of n sec ID, fri section 2S,1ot l, and
n e fri of n W fri u section VA, in town 80 n.
range w, and names the following witnesses
TO prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation OF said tract, viz: Joseph Pemple-
ton of Indian River p o. and Joel Lester of In
dian River O, and Henry Rogers of Indian
River o, and William Lester, of Indian River
pO.
febiO st EDWARD STEVENSON. Register.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-02-17
Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE, REED CITY. MICH,

LAND OFFICE, REED CITY. MICH, |
.Iil b, Feb. IL 1883.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton to make Glal proof in. support of his
claim, and fircl entry thereof, and that said
proof will I've made before the clerk of the cir
cult eourt OF Cheboygan county, Michigan. at the
county seat, on Tuesayth 9th dayof March
1883, viz: Paul Nongneskava, homestead entry
1883 for The n W fills Of W fri Ia
sec "a, town 30 n, range w, and
names the following witnesses TO prove his
continuous residence, upon and cultivation OF
said tract viz: Enos Cabenaw Of Indian River
D O, and Frank Misery OF Indian River p o,
William N. Cross Of Indian River p o, An
tome Shenanagrut of Indian River o,
febl7-5t EDWARD STEVENSON. Register.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-02-17
Weather Report for the Week ending
Thursday EyeMing Feb. Is, 1888.

OPrevailing course of the wind for the
week was south westerly. Weather cold
for the fore part and mild the latter part
of the week. Snow fall inches. Rain
fall il of an inch. f f."
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-02-17
~ Forsaie

.aien .InS Foryyr'e \ IOSkIUOf
Horse. Cutter, Buggy, Harness, Robes,
etc., cheap for cash or will exchange
for real estate near town. Enquire Of
II. Hale Cobb,
At the Star Laundry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-03-26

Ton me Ne,r D,'oBa and
Theatre. Vol. l., pages Sill
l2D
On the banks Of the
Thames rises the principal
one, the q Lobe, a heNagonal
tower, surrounded by q
muddy ditch, surmOtinted
by a red ilag, anu rooted by
the SKY. into the
pit the sun shines and the
rain falls without LET or
hindrance; but their bodies
are Injured to exposure aud
they don't trouble them
selves about it. The poor
are there as well AZ the
rich; for they have six
penny, twopenny and even
penny seats. With the
actors Oh the rush-streWn
stage, whichIs covered with
thatch, are the elegant and
the dainty, who pay a shil-
ling for admittsuce. For an
extra shilling they can have
a stool. III stOOls or benches
are lacking, they stretch
themselves Oh the floor.
They smoke, drink. swear,
insult the pit, who pay them
back in kind aud fling apples
at them IN tAe bargain. E.
Below, In the circle OF the
pit, willie they wait for tue
piece, cards are shuille3,
Oaths resOund, aie-pots clat-
ter, blows are exchanged.
When the beer takes effect
there is a receptacle for
general use. When the
fumes rise they cry: Burn
the juniper" They are
amusing themselves after
their fashion.