davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Evening critic., 1883-02-28
REAL ESTATE.
The ORcial 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 today, as compiled by them from the ofIl-
cial records IN the oflice OF the Recorder of
Deeds:
Christian Heurlch to L. n. Gray, lots 8 to Ia,
block oil, In Isherwood, $1,050.
John II. FlagG to Charles O. Glover, lots IL,
10, 80. square 2O2, on W street, between Now
Hampshire avenue and Fourteenth street
northwest, $2,050.
B. DevRn to BENJAMIN Sensensy, lot ID,
containing 3,675 feet, and lot Ii, containing
$500 feet, In sub. of property OF the Rockville
4 Washington Turnpike Road Company, in
county, $4,000.
John Flagg TO Charles +. Flagg, lots 10, IL,
square 202 on W street, between New Hamp.
shire avenue and Fourteenth street north
west, S2050.
Anne NJ. Stevens to Charles Payson, lot %,
square 159, on street, between Seventeenth
and Eighteenth streets northwest, S3,Si2. 10.
william Redman 10 August FOgelsbuger, lot
81, square 206. on Pierce Place. between Four.
teenth and Fifteenth streets northwest, ST.
400.
W. W. Gllatt 10 c. s. SwOrmstedt lot 20,
square $40, on street, between Second and
Third streets northwest 500.
George $. Prindle 10 A. l.. Barber X Co., lots
i, 3, block 6, in LeDrolt Park, SS,OOO'
The Evening critic., 1883-02-28
The Jeannettc Survivors.

Bartlett and other survivors of the Jean
pleasure Of the Navy Department to be
called to testify before the investigating
board. Just why these men have been
kept in foreign country for so long time
is rather mystery. Wonder if the Navy
Department is anxious to hear the story
that these people will tell? DR..
Collins, brother of the late unfor-
tunate meteorologist of the Jeanette
Expedition, has time and again openly assert
ed that Bartlett and his companions could
unfold tale that would be entirely differ
ent from that already told, and that they
were purposely detained in Siberia by the
Navy Department to prevent them from
testifying. The Navy Department, 1t
might be well stated, has never denied the
truth of DR. Collins statement. Why is 1t
The Evening critic., 1883-02-28
THOMAS DONOHUEr
His Hail Surrenders Him ana DC.
Imands n hail Piece.

George o. Miller, who was indicted for
the larceny of the Chrstiancy diamonds,
with Charles Gay, and who has given bail
for his appearance, came to the court this
morning and applied for u bail piece for
Thomas Donohue and it was given him. 1t
will be remembered that Donohuo was in
dicted some two weeks since for receiving
stolen property, and Mr. Miller went on
his bond in the sum of $500
Since then Donohue, it appears by
the indictment found, has been before the
Grand jury in the Chrstiancy case, and
testified that Mr.. Miller put up the robbery
and got Gay to carry it into effect. Natur-
ally Mr. Miller, after this development, did
not feel like comforting favors on those re-
turning injuries for the same: therefore he
withdrew his bond, delivered Donohue up,
requiring him to secure other surety if he
could
The Evening critic., 1883-02-28

The first reunion of the alumni of Ham
ilton College, Utica, n. Y, in this city,
took place at Willard's Hotel last night. The
following were present at the banquet ::
Hon. II. Il. Morse, of st. Paul, Mimi; Judge
Scofield, of the Court of Claims; Hon. Il.
b. Elliott, Treasury actuary Senator j.
Il. Hawlcy, Comptroller Knox, Representa-
tive-elect ]. t. Spriggs, of Utica; and T. j..
Van Alstyne, of Albany Hon. II. G, Bur-
chard Director of the Mint George Doo-
little, Treasury; b. r. Catlin, Patent
Office; Martin Hawley, of Baltimore; Rev.
w. A. Bartlett, Judge Westell Willoughby,
Hon. c. S. Bundy,W, l. Stocking, examiner
Patent Office; ID. G. Morrison, Navy De-
partment; Hon. L. NJ. Marble, Sey-
mour II. Dibble, Navy Department
Dudley S. Farlin, Adjutant-Gen
erals office; Hon. r.. A. Elmer,
Assistant Postmaster General; Otis j. Eddy,
NJ. d., Pension Office; Henry Randall
Waite, statistician educational department,
Census Bureau; Professor L. S. Burgess,
High School Professor Asaph Hall, Profess
sor J. G. Porter, Hon. W. d. Walcott,
Utica DIR. Gray, superintendent New York
State Asylum; Hon. G. X. Judson, and
Charles j.. Brayton, Treasury.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-28
The Vacancy in the Engraving and
Printing Bureau.

The Pennsylvania delegation in Congress,
regardless of party, are growing restive
relative to the tardiness displayed toward
urging the appointment Of Hon. Benjamin
i. Berry as Chief OF the Engraving and
Printing Bureau. Owing to his fine social
qualities, Mr. Berry is one of the few Penn
sylvania Stalwarts who is at all times sup
ported by hi, fcllow-citizens, regardless of
party. The Congressional delegation of his
State are ready and anxious to wait upon
the President and Secretary Folger and
urge his appointment, but they do not
like to do so in the absence of
of Senator Cameron, who is quite sick and
unable to accompany them. The senior
Senator of the Keystone State has sent a
message to the President asking him to
hold the vacant bureau chiefship IN abey-
ance until he gets better, when he will ac-
company the delegation to urge Mr.. Berrys
appointment. No man, unsupported by
Federal patronage, is more potent in
Pennsylvania politics than Mr.. Berry,
and the fact that he is always able to
say who shall represent his district in Ma
tional Republican conventions, shows that
he has strong hold upon the affections of
his fellow-citizens of the Republican per-
suasiOn.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-28
WEST WASHINGTON.

Iongfellow's birthday was appropriated OBJ
served in the public schools OF West Washing
ton yesterday. At the Curtis building, in the
eighth grade. boys and girls, taught by MIS-.
Bradley and Mr.. d. A. Smith, there were In
terestlDg recitations by the pupils. The follow
Ing pieces were included In the recitations:
"Day's Done" by Eliza Darneille; "Paul
Rivers Ride" by Cornelius DAILY; SOLITARY
Way" Miss Janney Reed; "old Clock on tho
vocal solo, by Miss Virginia Lud-
Ton Ton and Doerlna. 'sPoliticaI Aphorr-
of the class; brief descriptions from Evange-
line by the eight grade, and drawing sketches
on the blackboards, which showed remarkable
juvenile talent. The exercises were similar
in all of the schools OF the building. and tho
visitors present were greatly amused by the
skill OF the pupils.
Special ohicer b. f. Harper and his wife are
both sick, at their home, on Bridge street.
To-day the schooner Thomas b. Taylor was
being loaded ut the Capital FIGURING Mills, by
Tenney Sons, with cargo for Baltimore.
A. II. Bradt, the well-known grocer, who has
been confined to his room with sickness, Is
again able to attend to business.
At the meeting OF the Georgetown Catholic
Union last night, Mr.; 7. D. Harper was elected
n member of the board of directors, and
Messrs. Bradley and Freeman as active men,
bers.
Amos Graham, an inebrlated knight OF the
turnpike, who called for lodgings, was the
only inmate of the West Washington free
hostelry lyst night.
Wheat sold as high as s1.25 per bushel on
Change yesterday,
Yesterday, during the absence of John NJ.
Knoer, the jeweler, a sneak entered his estab-
lishment and stole valuable silver watch.
An immense crowd was entertained at For
rest Hall, on High street, last night, by Pro-
fessor Carpenter.
There was very Interesting meeting OF De-
catur Lodge, No. o, Knights of Pythias last
night, at their hall on High street. Addresses
were delivered by Grand Chancellor Shanks,
Past Supreme Chancellor Divine and others.
Colonel II. NJ. Rogers, the noted vocalist, sang
several Interesting songs, after which there
was recitation by Past Chancellor william
Kinsinger. At the close of the meeting the
lodge enjoyed a splendid oyster supper at
Hughes restaurant,
The Evening critic., 1883-02-28
I,yelv Scene An the uouse.

The House, at 1880 last night, adjourned
until to-day, refusing to make any arrange
ment In regard to the River and Harbor APP
preparation bill leading TO its disposition
tomorrow. Mr.. Page (Cal), who had charge
quorum left the House. The session was
characterized with much noise and disorder,
the Chair being utterly powerless to preserve
order. There was scene between Mr.. Van
Noorhis IN. Y0 and Mr.. Page tCalO In answer
to question OF Mr.. Van Yoorhis, who was
lighting the bill, Mr.. Page said he declined to
make any arrangement with him In regard 10
limiting debate, Mr.. Van Noorhls, who re-
garded this as a personal reflection, said he
would not be bulldozed by n mule'drlyer or a
stage.drlyer, referring TO Mr.. Pages early life.
ward both gentlemen were appointed tellers.
II ia the custom OF tellers, when taking their
places in the circle In front OF the Speakers
table, to shake hands. In this case the custom
was not observed,
The Evening critic., 1883-02-28
Tho Building Boom

Robt. /. Fleming, the well-known builder,
received permits for number of handsome
residences, to be erected by him during the
coming season.
One permit is for residence for DIR. w.
w. johnson, to be built on X street, near
Sixteenth street northwest, at an expense
of $4,000. The plans have been prepared
by Messrs. Yanprunt & Howe, of Boston,
aud are very imposing. The building is to
be double, with frontage of 45 feet and
depth of 60 feet, will be three-stories in
height and surmounted by a mansard roof.
A second permit is for residence for
Mr.. J. N. Field, and will be situated at
New Hampshire avenue and o street. Tho
building will cost $4,000, and will be Of a
scrupulously plain design, and built in imi-
tation of New England homestead. The
plans show an entirely new departure in
Washington architecture, and tho building
will be very handsome.
A third permit is for two three-story
brick dwellings, to be erected at @ street aud
Connecticut avenue, near Stewart castle,
for Mrs. G. NJ. Ware, which will cost &c.
500.
A fourth permit is for dwelling to be
built for Mrs. @. L. Hoy, on Connecticut
avenue near N street, which will cost Sl4,.
600.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-28
FIRE IN THE HEALTH OFFICE.
Official Papers of the District Ia
Dnnnpr.


About 1880 o'clock this morning Officer
Skelley, of the Seventh Precinct, made the
alarming discovery that the building, No.
212 Four.and-a-half street, occupied by the
District Health Department, was on fire.
An alarm was Immediately turned in, and
was quickly responded to by the Fire De-
partment. BY strenuous efforts the lremen
succeeded in subduing what promised to be
q severe conilagration, and in half an hour
had the flames entirely under control.
During the progress of the fire Dr. Town
shend went up into the first floor front room
and removed from his safe the books aud
other valuable records Of the health Office.
The back building was entirely burnt out,
but the fierv tongues did not invade the
main building. In the third story front
room were stored the vital statistics of the
District, but these were not injured. In the
opinion of the firemen the fire originated
in the lower room in the back building
from an over-heated crate. Chief Engineer
Cronin said the fire must have been burn
ing for four or five hours before being dis
covered, as it had extended up all through
the woodwork of the back building until it
reached the roof. The fircmen deserve
unstinted praise for their successful efforts
in preventing the spread of the flames.
The loss was between $1,000 and $4,000. If
the vital records of the District had been
burned the loss would have been irrepar-
able. There should be fire-proof building
erected for the safe keeping of all records
pertaining to the District.
This fire, If unchecked would inevitably
have destroyed the building in which it
originated, and almost equally certainly
have communicated to the Columbia Build
ing which is adjacent, and which in con.
struction and contents is little safer than q
tinder-box. Ifthe authorities needed any
further example of the necessity for sub
stantial and fre-proof buildings for the
city offices, last nights fire certainly fur
,,;eL al ~
The Evening critic., 1883-02-28
New Sleeping Car Service, Washing
ION and baltimore 20 Chicago.

Commencing March /, the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company will run through Pull
man sleeping.c coach from Washington and
Baltimore TO Chicago on their Pacific express,
which leaves Washington every day In tho
year at $50 p. m, and Baltimore IL ;l5 p. m.
The arriving time at Chicago is S 800 o'clock tho
second morning. The portion of the train which
starts from Washington Joins at Harrisburg
with the section from New York and phlla-
delphia on which there is hotel car, This
arrangement gives passengers from Baltimore
and Washington Just the same eating facili-
ties as enjoyed by those from Now York, as
the first meal en- route Is breakfast on the
first morning, after the two sections have be
come one train.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-28

taught their daughters that "a stitch in
time saves nine" A pill in time saves not
only nine, but oftimes an incalculable
amount of suffering as we'll. An occasional
dose of DR.. Pierce's Pellets little Sugar
coated Pills. to cleanse the stomach and
bowels, not only prevents disease but often
breaks MP sudden attacks, when taken in
time. By druggists.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-28
In nonhIe Harness.

wm. Brauninger and Margaret Denmead.
II. Douglass Crunper and Sallie J. Anderson,
George II. Hart and Elizabeth Carter
Eugene w. Presgrave and Ida b. Bradshaw,
both Of Loudoun County, Va.
Moses c, Ward and Maggie A. Rollins.
Ralston l., Todd, OF Chicago, Ill, and S,
Elizabeth Writer'S, OF this city.
Charles W, simpson and Ada Detweiler'
Robert Watson and Annio Jones.
Isaac NJ. i. King and Annie L. Deylleant
The Evening critic., 1883-02-28

Al cost price, drygoods, fancy.goods, hosiery,
notions, Sc, 6c., comprising entire stock OF
Mrs. N. Gutman's drygoods establishment, No.
012 Seventh street northwest Great bargains
in all lines are offered, as the entire stock
must be disposed OF. By order OF
ABRAHAM FISHER, Assignee.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-28
30 Cents Saved.

owing TO Increased facilities for the produc-
tlon OF shirts, Keeps custom shirts, In stock,
are reduced from IS 70 $3.50 per halt dozen,
or sl2b each. o P. Burdette, 437 Seventh
RfrAet
The Evening critic., 1883-02-28
THE EVENING CRITIC.
LACONIC LOCALS.

CHARLES DICKSON was fined $50 by
Judge Smell to-day for carrying q butcher
knife.
FROM Messrs. A. Brentano & Co., corner
Eleventh street and Pennsylvania avenue,
we have "a Partisan Romance" by
Feuillet, one volume, in paper cover. Pub
lished by T. b. Peterson & Bros, Philadel-
phia. Price, so cents.
WM. GIBBONS, the colored servant of the
Argentine Legation, charged with forging
the names Of produce dealers and mer-
chants to receipts for goods delivered at
the Legation, was released to-day for want of
prosecution, the Minister having declined
TO appear, not being subject to the process
of the Court. The specific charges against
the prisoner were receiving money to pay
bills due to Messrs. Varnell and Devaulty,
and forging receipts to the bills and
poclSeting the money, amounting to yer
500.
The Rev. ]. Marcus Cargill pastor of
Ebenezer A. NJ. L. Church, West Washing
ton, organized church last night, Tues
day, the 9th instant, in the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harris, No. 313 A street
Capitol Hill. By resolution, the church is
to be named, for the present, The New
Isrel A. NJ. Il. Church, of Capitol Hill,"
Rev. J. Marcus Cargill, pastor The object
of the little band is to purchase and build
suitable house for worship. They will
hold meetings for the present at Mrs
Hughs, on Third street southeast, near
Bishop Turner's.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-28
"AIderney Doiry Wagons,n

Fresh Alderney butter, churned every morn
ing and delivered In y ID "ward" prints, 55c.
per fb. Also, cottage cheese, buttermilk and
sweet milk, DC. per qt. Cream, 15c. per pint
The Evening critic., 1883-02-28
Another Mysterious Disappearance.


The police were notified this morning to
look out for Moses Smith, colored, 20 years
of age, who disappeared from his residence
near Douglass Hall, on the Asylum road,
on the night of February 23d last. The
missing man is very dark, slightly stopped
and has perfectly white hair. 1t will be
remembered that similar case occurred in
the same neighborhood several months
ago, and that the party, an old colored
man, was afterward found float
ing in the river. The colored resi-
dents of Hillsdale and neighborhood are
very much excited over the last disappear
ance, and they couple the two events to-
gether and declare that Uncle Moses has
been foully dealt with. 1t is probable that
they will call mass-meeting, as was done
in the first case, and search the houses of
everyone in the neighborhood. A promi-
nent colored man who lives on the Asylum
road, said to a CRITIC reporter this morn
ing, 1t was not until we decided to mako
a thorough search that the last body came
to light" Lieutenant Boteler has issued
instructions to his men to keep sharp
lockout for the missing man.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-28
BOARDING.

1.-TWO GENTLEMEN CAN BE ACCOMM0-
Il dated in a small private family with home
comforts and use OF piano. II two occupy one
room, the price Of room and board Is $50 month.
Address Mrs. H., Critic Office f1S3t#
EoR FIRST.CLAsS BOARD AND MEALS,
Il call at the Forsyth Dining rooms, No. 1908
Pennsylvania avenue; board per month, includ-
ing lunches, SIS; twenty meal tlckels, s5 and
single meals, 35 cents the best conee, tea cream
and butter in the city lunches at all hours G7.6t@
n GENTLEMAN AND WIFE, OR TWO SIN
w gle gentlemen can be accommodated with
nicely furnished rooms, with or withou, board, at
722 10th street northwest; board and room for two
$40 per month. f,6-3t#
MISUNDERSTANDING VISITORS AND
w residents to know that firstclass table
board can be had at the La Pierre, corner Of 10th
and E sts.; terms, 30 cents per meal; Is tickets
for S5 or SIS per month. 2i2w*
The Evening critic., 1883-02-28
AUCTION SALES.
FOR SALE AND RENT.

DEAL ESTATE BULLETIN
III
THos. L. wAGGAMAN, 0I7 + street
(Cbanges made Wednesdays and Saturdaye)
The Evening critic., 1883-02-28
DIED.

cooK.--on February ~, 1888, Martha, wife
OF Joseph II. Cook.
Relatives and friends OF tho family are re.
specially invited to attend her funeral from
her late residence, ITO Fourth street north
east, on Thursday morning, March 1, at 8
o'clock. Requiem mass Will be celebrated at
st. Peters Church.
RITTENHoUsE.-on Tuesday, February Of,
1888, at 10 ;30a. M, Benjamin L F.iRittenhouse,
aged n years.
The funeral will take place from his late
residence, 2S03 West p street, Georgetown,
Thursday, March l, at 4 p. m. No flowers.
LUsBY.-On Monday evening, February 90,
1888, at 1885 Eleventh street southeast Will
lam r., aged nineteen years, eldest son Of
Robert and Emma Lusby.
NEAL.-on Monday, February &c, 1888, at
$3.50 O'Clock p. M, Annie Neal, daughter OF
the late Lewis Neal, aged Ii years and 8
months.
KEEFE.-On Tuesday, February 27, John o
Keefe, native OF Abbyfeale, Limerick County,
ireland, n resident of this city for the last
thirty-flve years, In the 75th year OF his age.
His relatives and friends are respectfully
invited TO attend his funeral from his late resi-
dence, sherman avenue, above Ninth street,
Thursday, at 2 80 p. m.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-28
wANTED-Sltuonons-lemaIe.

Advertise menis OF three lines, under the head OF
Situations Wanted" are inserted three times
The Evening critic., 1883-02-28
LOANS.

$4,000 SSS SS sSip lsSi estate ss1 oaas aoS Sade e
without delay, and commissions reasonable.
CHARLES w. HANDY,
f27-3t 9li + st. n. ".
MONEY TO LOAN ON REAL ESTATE AT
-1Nl the lowest rates Danenhower d Son, 1926
st, II, w, fStf
MONEY TO LOAN-I HAVE MONEY TO
lNl loan on real estate, In sums of from 500 and
upward, al lowest rates of interest Charges
moderate. No delay. b. II. Warner, 9l6 F 81. N.
W. i15-tf
The Evening critic., 1883-02-28
KANTED--Reip-Femaie.

Advertisements OF Three liues under this head
Inserted three times for % cents.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-28

ron EXCHANGE.
LNoR sALE-oR TRADE FOR SOMETHING
Il lighter-A iump-seat wagoa; nearly new.
]. sutphen, 036 i st. = f26-tf
VXTANTED-Te exchange new stoves for old
w ones at Buffers Stove Exchange, cor. 5th
and K. Smokey chimneya cured or no pay. Steyea
Nchanged for groceries. Old stoves bought. fe27
The Evening critic., 1883-02-28

"Esmeralda" played to a larger audience
last evening than on Its opening night. This
charming domestic comedy has been, In Its
line, the most successful put on the stage for
many years past. The cast Is admirable aud
tho scenic effects cOinnlete
The Evening critic., 1883-02-28
LOST AND FOUND.

IL clubs entertainment, Feb. %, at Williards
Hall, an overcoat and seal skin cap. The Under
VIII oblige us by leaving II Mt No. LOG 81. H. W.
Il oST-A PIECE OF BLACK VELVET RIB
IL bon with white edge with six monograms
thereon. Finder will please return TO $3.50 Pa. ave
Bnd receive reward. flG-3t
The Evening critic., 1883-02-28
WAHTED-S,fgatons-Maie.

VXTANTED-A YOUNG MAN OF STEADY
w habits. good education, desires some profit
able employment, Address l.. X, Critic office.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-04-05
A REFORM MAYOR.
Mayor Means, of Cincinnati, Celebrates His
Approaching Retiremept-He Paints
the Town VermilIion Hue.

Cincinnati Special to Chicago Inter Ocean.
During his entire term as mayor there have
been frequent occasions on which the public
has generously covered with the mantle of
charity some of Mayor Means's little personal
shortcomings. When sober he is perfect
gentleman, and is looked upon as a good
business man. One of the closing acts of the
official career of Mayor Means occurred this
morning at the Duckworth Democratic) Club
rooms. He was dead-drunk up to o clock.
Jailer John Brady, known as Buck Brady,
was in the same building. Means has
had grudge against Brady for
some time, which he has not con-
cealed. Buck Brady tells the story as
follows: II was sitting at table in the sit
ting room, talking to Colonel Ben Robinson.
Means was sitting over against the wall
asleep. ordered the drinks and then Colonel
Robinson ordered them l drank lemonade
each time, and was as sober as | am at this
moment, After drinking again, the Mayor,
who had in the meant time awakened, stepped
up to the bar and called the house up to
drink with him. Tom Shay then came down,
| and | said that was going upstairs to count
Shays vote, and see if could find some hope
for him. | had been upstairs but few min
utes when the barkeeper came in the room
and told me Colonel Robinson wanted
to see me down stairs.
handed my lead pencil to ]. NJ.
Ryan and turned around to go down, when
l saw Means standing in front of me, leaning
against billiard table. l said nothing to
! him, but passed out and went down stairs.
Means and l, you know, have not been on
good terms since he went into Office. | slls-
picioned something, but passed down stairs
| slowly. And am confident that had gone
down fast he would have shot me in the
back l had been in the sitting-room but
! few minutes when l observed Means coming
toward me. When within a few feet of me
he drew a revolver from his pocket, pointed
it at me, and with an oath said that he would
shoot me- and added: I'll show you who's
mayor of this CITY, Before ne had time to
shoot Scab Miller and Ed Nealis caught him
by the arms and pushed him back.
| Miller told him that he was no better than
any other man, and Nealis said that he was
a friend of mine. l tried to avoid any diff
| Guilty, but finally drew my revolver, cooked
| ii, and said that if there was any killing to
be done didn't want to be the party killed,
and that if Means was not taken from the
room l would shoot him. Thereupon, Joe
Refs and Ed Nealis took Means out of the
house and escorted him to HART q Kramer's
| where, | suppose, they had breakfast. My
| friends advised me to leave the clubhouse,
| but would not do it. On the other hand, l
would have certainly killed the Mayor if he
had advanced upon me the second time"
This scene was witnessed by many MEM
| bers of the club, who corroborate Brady's
statement of the case There have been no
arrests, and there are not likely TO be any.
The affair is the talk of the town.