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The Evening critic., 1883-01-02
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

Mr.. Abraham Fisher, ono OF tho woil.known
merchants OF South washington, hns pur-
ree arGo piSS9 cb Si b % eroc o row ~
brick dwellings. Tho buildings VIII be two
stories high and faced vita red brick, and be
altogether 90 feet on seventh street. Each
house will contain six rooms and bo provided
with the modern Improvements. Tho row It
Is estimated Will cost 10000. new saloon
on Seventh and X streets and one on Sixth and
streets are also recent additions to building
Improvements OF South Washington
Mr.. II. @. Claryoe and his charming young
bride held n reception yesterday oyoning,
their humorous friends and well-wishors.
delightful repast was prepared, and tho visi-
tors delighted with vocal and instrumental
music until 10 p, m.
General Getty was among tho passengers 10
arrive on tho Excelsior this morning. This
splendid steamer looks unusually handsome
since her return from baltimore.
DR.. ]. d. Stephenson and family have re-
moved to their new residence, recently erected
on street.
Notwithstanding the announcement, "wlll
not receive on account OF Illness" Miss H..
Bernie Gallagher was tho recipient OF many
visits at her residence, at 615 G street, yester
day morning and evening.
A large number OF tho many friends of Mr.
and Mrs. O.. q. Gibson were handsomely re-
ceived at their residence on Eighth street yes
terday evening. Tho reception lastod from L
to 10 p. M, and oil appeared to enjoy them
selves 10 an unusual degree.
Ono OF tne most uellgntful receptions neld In
our section New Years evening was that Of
Miss Annie Yates, daughter of Jackson Yates,
esd, prominent In the commercial circles or
South Washington, at the family residence, on
Maryland avenue. Miss Yates entertained
her visitors in her usual charming manner,
and was ably assisted by Miss Emma Morris.
A largo number OF callers were at tho house,
all of whom enjoyed themselves much and re-
tired happy and longing for 1884 to repeat tho
occasion.
L. L. Burns esq, one of our Unknown citi-
zens, who has been confined to his residence,
on g street, for the past two weeks, has sum
ciently recovered to resume business.
Yesterday the huge pile driver employed by
tho Ross Dredging Company was busy at work
and large number Of piles were placed in
position ut the foot OF Seventeenth street. Tho
company seems to mean business at last, and
every day much Is done toward the work Of
reclamation Of the flats.
During the month of December 10000 foot
passengers, $4,000 one and twohorse vehicles,
$500 brick carts and 1900 head OF cattle
passed over the Long Bridge to and from yir-
ginia. This is asmaller amount Of tranlc than
| in the preceding month, but much greater
than for the same month last year.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-02
WEST WASHINGTON.

Those who were fortunate enough to attend
the nrst grand reception and hop OF the George
town Socials of Forrest Hall last night were
thoroughly pleased, and enjoyed q most de-
lightful evening.
The meeting of Covenant Lodge for the IN
stallation OF officers is postponed until Monday
next.
The reception given by Excelsior Tent, No.
17, was grand success, and much credit is
due to the following ladies who had tho col
lation in charge: Mrs. w. II. Brewer, assisted
by Mrs. O. O. Myers and daughters, and others.
The meeting called last night for the pur-
pose of organizing council Of the Order OF
United American Mechanics TOOK place, with n
large attendance, presided over by Mr.. J. +.
Miller, who gave the history and objects OF the
order, and gave notice that tho signatures OF
charter members would be received, to which
forty-nine signers responded, and 1t was do
cided to send for a charter at once, and notify
the Natianal Body that they would be ready
for institution January 15, 1888, under the
name of American Guard, Nc. 8, DC.
Only two arrests for drunkenness were mado
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lucius O. Higgins gave very
pleasant ''at home" last night, which was
greatly enjoyed by the many friends OF the
charming hostess,
The Evening critic., 1883-01-02
The Duty on Coal.

d. Senators German and Groome, OF Maryland; ;
Camden and Davis, of West Virginia; and Mr..
Mayer, president OF the Consolidation Coal
Company, appeared before the Senate Finance
Committee yesterday In opposition to the pro.
posed reduction of the duty on bituminous
and slack coal, as recommended by the Tariff
Commission. MIR. Davis said that the duty on
bituminous coal Is now rs cents per ton of %
bushels, but the fire or slack coal 40 cents. Ho
sion's report to reduce the duty on the former
to so cents and on the latter to 80 cents.
Mr.. Davis said the census of 1880 showed
that the number OF persons in the United
States directly engaged In the bitumlnous coal
trade Is 90, 475, distributed by States as fol.
lows; Pennsylvania $4,000, Indiana 4,50O,
West Virginia $500, Illinois 10000, Kentucky
5000, Iowa 1875, Ohio 1000 and Maryland
5000. He said the capital invested In this
trade was s93,517, ,d64, OF which S5,750,671
was invested in West Virginia and $13, 1885,
557 in Maryland. In 1882 there was imported
to this. country S41,334 tons of, bltumin-
GUS coal, valued at $2,1S9,29S, from
which the revenue obtained was $685.
791. Mr.. Davis said the coal In
the ground Is worth from five to twenty
five cents per ton. After paying for labor and
transportation the reduction of twenty-five
cents per ton is more than the average profits
to the shippers or owner. Mr.. Davis said the
greater than on other articles, while the duty
Is proportionately less than on any olher
article imported, II being almost 81 per cent,
while the average duty on other articles is
about DO per cent. MT. Davis closed by say
ing that West Virginia was more Interested
in the duty on coal than on all the articles
mentioned on tho tariff list,
The Evening critic., 1883-01-02
wntcl,.Night Services.

The watch-night services arthe North Capl.
tol NJ L. Church were OF unusual interest.
Rev. DR.. Deale was announced to preach at
1880, but owing to indispositlon was unable to
fill The appointment but that no disappoint-
ment should occur he secured Rev. s. NJ. Hart
sock, OF Hamline, who preached an interesting
sermon, the people being much pleased. DR..
Deale, however, was present and baptized
three children and administered the COM
munion from to 10 o'clock. social meet
ing was then had-friends in groups pleas.
antly talking and making welcome to stran-
gers. group surrounded the organ and
entertained those not otherwise engaged. At
10 o'clock Rev. Jacob Wilson preached, after
which an invitation was extended, two pre-
senting themselves at the altar. At these SER
vices the evangelist, j. Il. Wolfe, assisted. At
the hour of 10, the congregation kneeling,
Gang the covenant hymn. The benedictlon
pronounced, then followed Misunderstanding and
expressions of good wishes for the New Year.
This is the largest meeting ever held In this
church
The Evening critic., 1883-01-02
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

The steamtug Brewerton, which had her
main shaft broken, is at the lower shipyard
for repairs.
The Christmas celebration OF the Sunday
school of St. Johns Chapel, In West End, Will
take place tonight.
The Methodist Protestant Church was we'll
filled last night to It's utmost capacity, whep
the Christmas celebration OF tho Sunday
school took place. The church was tastefully
decorated. After the rendition of an interest
Ing programme of recitations and songs, can
dies, apples and other presents were dis.
tributed among the children, who left much
pleased with the pleasures of the evening.
The lecture In the Baptist Church, by Rev.
DR.. Flippo, last night, was Of an interesting
character, and a largo number of persons were
present.
There were six dodgers at the police station
last night. Frank Harris was arrested by on
Ger Thomas Hayes for disorderly conduct
There ID but one boatoad of oysters at tho
wharves, which are selling at high prices.
The rematns Of Miss Mary O. Thomas, who
died in New York, daughter of tho late James
II. Thomas, formerly OF this city, wore brought
TO this city to-day for interment. The funeral
took place from the undertaking establish
ment OF Mr.. B. Wheatley.
A regular meeting of the Columbia 8. f. E
Company will be held tonight, at which the
election of officers to serve the ensuing yea,
Will take place.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-02
Probably a Murder.

The usual holiday murder is supposed to
have occurred yesterday afternoon. The parties
to the affair were Samuel Seymour and his
mistress, Isabella Brooks. A quarrel occurred
between them and the neighbors hearing cries
of murder proceeding from Seymour's house
rushed in and beheld him In the act Of cutting
the woman who was lying on the aoor bleed
ing from the previous cut he had made. At
their approach Seymour took to his heels and
ran away, butwa subsequently captured by
Officer Mattingly and locked up In the Sixth
Precinct Station-House. The woman was picked
up and laid on a bed and DR., Nailor sum
moned, who pronounced the wounds of q dan
gerous character. The ambulance was sent
for, but the woman was In such precarious
condition that 1t was thought advisable not to
move her and she was left in the house. some
Of the neighbors attending her. Tho parties,
who have been living together for some time,
have had numerous quarrels In which tho
neighbors were called on to Interfere, and yes
terday when Seymour went homo the climax
was reached. The woman is not expected to
live.
Samuel Seymour was In the Police Court to-
day charged with assaulting and attempting
to kill Isabella Brooks. The woman being un-
able to appear, the case was continued for ten
days and Seymour was committed to await the
result of the injuries.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-02
captain Covdon an His Element.

Special to the Cincinnati Commercial.
The Burrows Committee heard this morning
from Il man who knew what he was talking
about, In. refreshing contrast TO the theoreti-
cal expets who have preceded him. This was
Captain Cowdon, for whose stores of inf0rma-
tton the committee has been waiting with In
terest. The committee sat but short time
this morning, so that Captain Cowdon was able
10 do little moro than sketch out roughly his
line of argument. He was able to say, how
ever, that the outlet system reduced the flood
line Of the Mississippi rs an open bunghole
would the contents of a barrel, while the Eads
dams simply sufIced to shoal the river. Ho
said that the Bonnet oarre, Morgan and Ateha-
falaya outlets lowered the flood.line at New
Orleans four and half feet, and at Yicksburg
nine feet, while at White River, above Vicks-
burg, 1t was as high as ever. This rs the av-
erage for Ave years. He said that the Eads
works at the Southwest Pass and Pass pOutre
had shoaled the bars at their head from
twenty-five TO ten, and from seventeen to six
feet, respectively. They have raised the Hood
line at New Orleans four feet. In response TO
questions from Mr.. Buttorworth he said that
cut-ofrs could give but temporary relief, and
that In his judgment the best way In which &c
relieve the river was by cutting an outlet into
Lake Borgne. Captain Cowdon will resume
January A, when the Commission Will again
take testimony.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-02
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The New Police station.

The new First Precinct Station is now pre-
pared for the reception of 1888 visitors. The
station building is q model of convenience
and supplied with all the improvements for
the retention of prisoners and for the accomo-
dalton Of the city employees. The building has
six coils and dungeon, which, unlike in the
station house previously occupied, are thor
closet convenences, two rooms for voluntary
lodgers, one for males and one for females, q
witness room, large room for policemen, con-
tanning twenty spring bedsteads and n closet
for each man with wash room and other con-
yeniences. There are numerous other rooms
and offices throughout the building which
contain everything necessary TO facilitate the
transaction OF police business. There is only
one stove In the building which is used to-
heat the cells. All of the other rooms are
heated with an improved system OF 1ues.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-02
BIRMINGHAM AND GoLwAY,
The TerpsichOrean Teachers of East
Washington, Tender Their Pupils
and Friends n New Years TREAT.

Washington Hall was resplendent last even
ing with bright costumes, cheerful pleasure
seekers and smiling faces, and the merry
mazes Of the giddy waltz, combined with the
graceful lanciers and quadrilIe, blended In
panorama of terpsichorean beauty. The
strains Of Professor Kruger's orchestra but
added to the scene, and 1t was utter midnight
before the guests reluctantly parted. Among
the many present were Misses Carrie Duyal,
Mamie Stevens, Annie Tupper, Katie Tanning,
Flora McCutcheon, Laura Miller, Laura
Waters. Katie Entwisle, Julia and Annie Far
rel, Julia Mansfield, Annie Wllkerson, the
Misses Book, Smith, Parkhurst Sands and q
great many more. The Professors are pre-
pairing for their grand masquerade ball, q
feature of which will be Il section OF the
Marine Band In costume, which Will lead the
presented to the best character representa-
The Evening critic., 1883-01-02
Atheists Incompetent as Wltnesses.

Judge Briggs, In q comprehensive opinion
delivered in Philadelphia Saturday, ruled that
atheists and all others who do not believe in
Divine being and Divine rewards and punish
ments are incompetent as witnesses. The
question was brought up on a motion for a new
taial In q suit, the ground for the motion being
that Judge Briggs had admitted the testimony
Of Robert Becker, who said that, although he
believed in the Creator Of the universe and In
a supreme power which would punish him
here for false swearing, he did not believe in
God as commonly understood by the people,
nor in personal God, nor In God as an ontity.
There was no other evidence in support of the
objection TO the witness. In his opinion,
Judge Briggs said that 4 was with some
quoting authorities, hecontinued:
"It follows that the faith OF q witness should
be religious belief of somo kind in the exist
ence Of an omniscient being who VIII reward
and punish either here or hereafter for good
or evil deeds. belief In power as exhibited
by the forces of nature, and call 1t supreme
and yet Ignore that that power Is the handi
work OF the omnisclent and omnipotent God,
is totally insufficient to moet the law require
ments. Nor is any advance gained by assert
VIII be punished, for admittedly such
punishment Will follow with unerring
certainty. II one Jump overheard in mid
Ing nre, or violate any law OF his natural OK
istence, he would be Immediately punished
just in proportion that he violates these natural
laws. belief In such punishment is not a
belief in Divine punishment and clearly in
sufllcient TO render one entertaining 1t COM
petent TO testify under our law. While the
witness said he believed In supreme power
that would punish him here for false swear.
ing, he would not say that he believed that
personality OF God and OF God as generally
understood by people. With such belief how
| can he be said to be in fear OF Divine punish
ment for testifying falsely? His belief being
defective In this respect, It falls short OF one
OF the legal requirements which Is indis-
peu9ahle to exist to entltle him 10 be exam
ined as witness in the courts OF this State. II
| follows that erred in receiving his testimony
| and that new trial should be ordered"
The Evening critic., 1883-01-02
Fitz.Jehn 10 His Old soldiers.

letter has been received from General
Fitz-John Porter, In response to otheresolutlons
passed by the Thlrty.aecond and Twenty.
second Regiments and the Third Battery AS
soclatons at a reunion Of those organizations
in Boston, December IS, In which the Gem
eral expressed his hearty appreciation OF
wishes. In referring TO the ser'ence which
deprived him OF his command he says:
'Though socially and politically ostracised by
that government act, severe as II was, and all
the more severe because undeseryed, felt
that II my country demanded OF me sacrifice
greater than that ofmy life, ofrered on many
a bloody field, / could endure II with the
steadfast faith that when the passions OF the
hour to which had been sacrificed should
have been calmed my character as soldier
and patriot would be vindicated. That win.
dication has come, and IN the interval my old
command has encouraged and sustained mo
and aided me IN securing IT,
The Evening critic., 1883-01-02
A Mntiheetu WeII,s Bottom.

A little social party was given last evening
ut Kings Hall, at which the colored aristocracy
OF Hell's Bottom was VIII represented. After
the entertainment had ven in progress for
when It was at Its height Some fellow was dis
covered to be waltzing with some other fellows
girl. This was the signal for O general fight
scene, and they went into the hall to stop tho
fight. fhe officers were roughly handled,
pummeled, spit on and beaten with their own
batons, but succeeded IN making several ar
rests. Some OF the parties arrested were COM
mitted to-day for dlsorderly conduct, and
John G. Brooks was given thirty days for that
offense, and was given sixty days in addition
for assaulting the private policeman.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-02
PLAYING Cbess DIindfoIded.

steinitz, the chess champion, closed his en-.
gagementin Philadelphia Saturday evening
with an exhibition of his skin in carrying In
his mind the position OF the pieces on the
board. Four opponents were ranged against
the champion. Steinitz sat In one corner OF
the room, with his back to the players and un-
able TO see the position OF the pieces on the
boards. Each tablo was designated by num-
the game who his opponents We're. Each move
made by tho latter was called aloud, and the
return move was made by Steinitz in the same
manner The game was commenced at 8 $50
o'clock, and by IL 80 all four players had
been vanqulshed. Yesterday tho champion
left for Baltimore ana New Orleans. At the
latter city tho champion is allowed 5000 tor the
expenses OF tho trip.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-02
What We Can do.

We may not be able to wall In the holes from
which we pull our radishes and beet5 for
wells or to mako our COW sheds OF half-turnip
rinds. We may not be able to gather figs as
big as hogsheads from ST. Andrews sacred
thlstles or shake down oranges as hugo as
Chapins barn from every forest bough, but we
venture TO say that q better suit of boys
clothes can bo bought at b. Robinson 4 Co.'s,
500 Pennsylvania avenue northwest for the
same money than at any other boys clothing
store in this city or elsewhere.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-02
A Hone Oninion.

Philadelphia Chronicle e-Herald.
Tho latest Cabinet rumor Is that Brewster
will shortly bc invited 10 retire from the At
torney. .Generalship and take the seat on the
Supreme Court bench which Justice Bradley
win soon vacate. II there is any one place
more than another for which Sir BENJAMIN ia
totally united, either by habit disposition OF
acquiremente, II 10 that OF Judge. The
Court OF st. James should be the.estimation OF
the festive old courtier, II Mr. Arthur wishes
10 put him In O station where he Will fairly
shine and dazzle,
The Evening critic., 1883-01-02
Thn CrnoI Cnmmisaion.
PottsvIle tPa.) Evening Chronicle.

TUIIsVIIt II'Al I1NVTIIHg OHIUHIU1V'
Verify Republics are ungrateful. There
is Senator Warner Miller, OF New York, for in
stance, who voted for the Tarin Commission
bill, and one OF the flrst thinga the commits,
sion did was TO knock or the duty on wood
pulp-a thing uKutterably dear TO Senator
Miller, and which no proposed to mako dcal
TO everybody else. What is homo without q
mother? What Is wood pulp without duty
interesting conundrums for the senator from
New York
The Evening critic., 1883-01-02
II Il. CoLDwELL, Auctloneer.

TRUSTEES SALE OF IMPROVED PROP
ERTY on p STREET, BETWEEN NORTH
CAPITOL AND FIRST STREETS EAST.
1876 duly recorded Ia llber S2S, folio 40,
one of the land records for the Distrct of Colun-
bla and at the request of the party secured -.
thereby, J. as surviving trustee will sell at Nf:a
public auction, in front of the premises, on Iii
A. d. 1855. at $3.50 o'clock p. M, the fol:
lowing described real estate in the city OF
Wnshington, ID. O., to wii Lot lettered l in I3. H.
Warmers recorded subdivision of lot In square
numbered SIX. hundred and sixty-nine (66O), to-
geher with the improvements, etc.
Terms: One-third in cash and the balance
in three equal installmentB at six,
twelve and eighteen months with Interest at the
rate of ak per cent. per annum, and secured by II
deed of trust on the property sold, or all cash at
option of the purchaser; 500 deposit at time OF
sale, and ali conveyanclng and recording at pur-
ohasers cost. Seven days allowed 10 comply. with
terms, etc. ANDREW B. DUNALL,
d22eOd Surviving Trustee.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-02
THE COURTS,

CIRCUIT TCoURT-Justice MacArthur.--ATcOul.
Tough vs.. Groff; motion for a new trial fled.
Carter vs. Post; on calendar. Otterbach vs.
Campbell; continued condltionally. Hooe, Bro.
& Co. vs. Faul OF al; suit discontinued as to
wife. Weaver & Co. vs.. Berlin & Co.; dis
missed for want OF surety for costs.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-02
NationaI Academy of Fine Arts.

Tho Academy of Fine Arts, Corcoran Build.
Ing, opposite the Treasury, will be open next
Wednesday evening at s o'clock In honor OF
Miss Belle Bacon, the charming and talented
elocutionist from Boston. All who listened to
Miss Bacon's recitations last winter will en-
JOY meeting her again. Tho friends OF Miss
Bacon an3 of the academy and all lovers of
art are cordially invited by Mrs, Imogene
Robinson Morrell,
The Evening critic., 1883-01-02
An INNOCENT Man Found Guilty.


man was sent 10 the New York penitentiary
for one year for passing counterfeit money,
The coin, to passing which the poor fellow
pleaded guilty, has since been found 70 be
pardoned before his torn Is out II tho author.
tiles don't forget about it,
The Evening critic., 1883-01-02
Is This a sInnder?

The Brooklyn hd9letclls the following; "The
Hon. William NJ. Evarts visited President Ar
thur at the White House last Friday, and his
very first remark was: "rhere has been q
great change here since MI. Hayes left.' 'Ah,'
returned the President, Il suppose that COM
ing right out OF the fresh air you notice 1t
more readily. My secretary, Mr.. Phillips, has
The Evening critic., 1883-01-02
New Years at Professor shcldon.s,

new Years ab PrOEeSBOr ShcBuOD'g.
The genial Professor Sheldon had many
callers yesterday, carriage after carriage do
posted its lovely freight at his cosy hall, the
ladies were all out in their Now Year dresses,
the gentlemen were smiling and happy, the
Professor and his lovely wife and daughter
were untiring In their exertions to see that all
enjoyed the occasion. Professor Bergman and
orchestra rendered the latest compositions OF
went merry as marriage bell until twilight
set In. In our hurried glance we could only
catch the names of o few Of tho many beautiful
ladies and gallant gentlemen present; however,
we noted the following: Misses Mamie and
Oracle silyers, d. P. harrington, Teresa
Masei' poA1,n Annie Gnnn GTarnrisse, Maggie sny
Mrs. Mauger, miss Mamie Mauger, Misses
Idasnd sallie Pumphrey, Miss Eva Sandman,
Mrs. j. w. Pumphrey, Miss Howard Paul, Miss
Claire Seward, miss Mile Bentley, Misses
Florence and Maud Reynolds, Miss Fannie
simpson, Misses Redd, Miss Alice Stanley,
Miss Nellie Peircc, Miss May arafr, Mrs.
Jennings, Miss Alice Proctor, Miss Daisle
Smith. Miss Nellie Rogers, Miss Lille Baker,
Niles $. Chapman, Misses Julia and vlrgie
Farrar, Miss Berthe Gold. Miss Julia Dent, Miss
Aggie Martin, Miss Claudio Davis,
Miss Ellen Ray, Miss Susan Drinkhouse,
Jane Willis, Miss Bertha stephens,
Miss Della. Glare, Miss Ella Gray, Miss
Matte Ashby, j. r. Brown, Edwin Gawlee,
II. B. Brown, NJ. E. Danforth, j. Mccarthy, II.
i. Barritt, G.. A. Rock, L. q. Sydnor, r. +. DAN
forth, II. II. White, j. j. NEEDING, George Bes
Deering, d. E. Kealey, Samuel Ross, j. En-
merick, James Cline, Alfred Berkart, James
Dunn, VIM. Lewis, j. Cole, VIII Smart, e..
Kavanaugh, Charles Halliday and DR.. Ellis.