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The Evening critic., 1883-03-01
Railroad Affairs.

Two gangs of section hands on the juno
tion & Breakwater Railroad CDelaware) are on
a strike for an advance from 81 to S1.5o a day.
Judge Gresham, in the United States
Court at Indianapolis yesterday ordered q
further decree in favor of holders OF Wabash
Il Western equipment bonds for accrued Inter.
est, amounting to over S11S,0OO.
Another raid was made on the Chicago &
Evanston Railroad In the outskirts of Chicago
on Tuesday night. About midnight Il we'll
organized band OF 800 men marched up
southport avenue to Fullerton avenue
equipped with crowbars, ilmmies and pick
axes. Five hundred feet of rails were torn
up and twisted out Of shape, and the ties and
roadbed Were destroyed. Whom the police ar
rived the rioters formed In line, marched some
distance In an orderly manner and dispersed
No arrests were made.
The PENNSYLVANIA Railroad officials say
It is the fashion this season among Northern
people OF means 10 take their families to
Florida in special palace cars. This business
is quite an item OF railroad revenue. Many OF
the trains through Baltimore have one or
more Of these special parties along. Last
night the Pullman car Davy Crockett, nota-
bly, handsome establishment was run over
the Northern Central Road, with MIR. L. W.
Drake, president OF the First National Bank Of
Corning, n. v, and party, bound for Jackson
Vile, Fla.
The fourth Baltimore & Ohio excursion
OF the season from Hagerstown and vicinity,
which left on Tuesday, took lii passengers
for the West. OF these II were from Fred
erick, 40 from the Valley of Virginia, % from
the Pittsburg Division aud 05 from Hagers-
town. They went in charge OF Mr.. 8. |. Beeler
OF Mt. Morris, Ill. The majority were destined
for points In Illinois and Kansas. The excur'
sion next Tuesday is TO be the largest OF the
season. II is said that very many OF the faml
lies of Washington County VIII lose one OF
more members on that day. The exodus %
the West this season Is as large as last year
The Evening critic., 1883-03-01
Light Infantry Hop.

There was delightful time at the hop OF the
Light Infantry last night. After an cxhibi.
tiOn drill and before tho dancing commenced
a splendid portrait OF Captain W. n. Dalton
was presented 10 that gallant soldiers com
pany. The floor was then cleared for the
dance.
The success OF the ball was in large meas
ure due TO the able efforts OF tho following
committees: Executive committee, Sergeant
Hale, Priyates McWhorter, Seufrerle, Bower,
and Rheem, and Sergeant Johnson; hoOr com
mittee, ID. 8. Johnson, Henry T. Bower, W. l..
Suelfefle, II. Keough, O. II. Randall, q. Z.
reception committee, W. L. Thompson, j. Q.
Turner, W. b. Johnstone, II. X. Shaw, @. A.
Dunnington, II, j. Bradley, and f. Moore
Among the many present were Rev, o.
Minnie Crawford, Nine. Logan, Miss Florence
Mussey, Miss Julia De Lange, Mrs. III. L. Null,
Mrs. John G.. COwie, Miss Cora Hamilton, Mr..
and Mrs. Il. A. Cronln, Miss II. Nolns, Mrs. II.
o. Zant2lnger, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Robinson, MISS
Eliza Ward, Miss Maggie La Rue, Miss Kate
shomo, Miss Ella Clarke from Maryland, j. A.
Clarke, louisiana; II, Distln, Pennsylvania;
CA. Seltz, Miss Berthe Crawford, Miss ID.
McKim Tiss,, Miss kit'IS spears; PGsisy MIS- Mss,
Baker Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Baker, Mrs. Wat
son, Miss Ingle, Miss Enle Wright, Miss Mamie
Wheeler, Miss L. Wright, ur. J. II, smith, MISS
A. II. Tennyson, Miss Ella Mcduigsan, MISS
Geneva wlnsiead, Mrs Williams; M Miss Mamie N1,I
Post, Miss Annie DIeterlch, Miss Florence
Massey, Miss S. Dleterch, Miss L. II. Smith,
Mrs. August Demonet, Miss Maggie A.
Thompson, Miss Katie Mills, Miss
Fannie Livlgnstone, Miss Skeratts, Mrs
Richmond and daughters, Miss Ella Rehm,
Miss Minnie sanders, Miss n. Talley, Mis-;
Ebert, Miss Ada Cross, Mrs. Hoover, Mr.
Rupp, Mr.. Charles peling, Mr.. and Mrs
Rouser, Miss M. Keller, Dr.. and Mrs. G
W. E. Nansyckle, Miss Laura Hartman ant
others.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-01
PERSONAL.

COLONEL MILTON GARRIGUs has gone
TO his home at Rokomo, Ind.
DAN NJ. RANsDELL, ESQ, n prominent
statesman OF Indiana, 10 in the city.
THE indianapolis Times notes the ar
rival OF Mrs. George V. Bingham, OF this city,
on visit to her father, In the Hoosler Capital.
Mn. L. II. DANFoRTH, of New York,
the celebrated baritone, Will conduct tho vocal
and instrumental concerts every evening ut
"Driver's," 13d3 Pennsylvania avenue.
PRESIDENT ARTHUR, as the general
guardian OF Chester Allan Arthur and Ellen
Herndon Arthur, has taken mortgage for
$4,000 advanced on n lot purchased in New
York by the Catholic Church OF tho Holy Name
OF Jesus.
Mrs. l.. p. Morton is said at Paris to be
the most popular ambassadors Wife since
the time OF Mrs. Dix. She is described as
young, beautiful ana talented, speaking
French as Partisan, and painting ex.
quisitely. Her entertainments are never
characterized by economy.
ANNOUNCEMENT is made of the be-
trothal of the Countess Glsela Welsersheimb
and the Baron George Washington, son OF tho
Baron Macmillan Washington, OF GratZ, Aus
tria. This Washington family is branch OF
the old English stock of that name from
which came the illustrious first President Of
this Republic.
SENATORS BECK and Teller, when boys,
worked on the same farm together In New
York State, so the story goes. When they met
in the Senate Mr.. Beck said swell, Henry,
Wnen we uSeu 10 u1lYe Oll BrOWuH = oNon we
never expected to meet in the United States
Senate" ''No, Jim," said Mr.. Teller, tive
didn't know there was such place."
AN Alabama 19-years-old girl who
hadn't travelled much, had herself expressed
as package TO New York so she would not
miss her way. Around her neck was II blue
tag marked nc. o. D. Sd5.' The regular fare
was only S33. She is described "as a modestly
behaved piece OF baggage" Her express re-
ceipt showed that her value had been placed
at $4,000
IT is announced that Mr.. w. Il. Balch
Of Philadelphia, n grandson Of l.. p. W. Balch,
esq, formerly n member of the Frederick Bar,
is TO become the editor of the International
ReU'6o. Mr.. Balch gained special notorlety as
the discoyorer of Chastine Cox, some years
since. Mr.. d. was at one time city editor of
the Philadelphia Press, and afterward Of the
Philadelphia American Mr.. Bs father, Rev.
DR.. l.. p. W. Balch, was at one time rector Of
Christ Church, in Baltlmore.-bIe2eTjck (.HaD
| Examiner.
RICHARD X. Fox received on Feb
| ruary 81, from Mr.. James Dawson, of phila.
delphia, the temporary stakeholder In the
| coming wrestling match Lancashire fashion,
| between Joe Acton, the champion of England,
| and James Hadfelds unknown, 5000, the
amount of the first deposit In their match for
| $500 side, which Will be decided ut Pastime
Park, Philadelphia, Pa, on the eth OF April.
| Tho Police Gazette has been selected as final
| stakeholder, and Will appoint the referee, II
| not otherwise mutually agreed upon on the
evening OF the match,
The Evening critic., 1883-03-01

Mr.. Emory Speer (Ga.) finally accepted the
appointment as q conferree on the Tariff bill,
which had been declined by Randall, Morrison
and Tucker.
The House having under consideration yes
terday evening in Committee OF the Whole tho
River and Harhor bill, continued to discuss 1t
without making much progress until 1915,
when the committee rose and the House ad-
iourned.
Judge Robert Lowery, Representative-elect
from the Fort Wayne, Ind, District was about
the floor Of the House yesterday and to-day
learning the ropes for the Forty.elghth Con-
gress. Ho Is genial gentleman and stakes to
The correspondents In the reporters gallery
OF the House are praising Mr.. Gambler (Mass.)
to-day, supplies for the gallery have been
refused until application was made to Mr..
Gambler, who buckled on his arnlor and
went forth 10 battle for the press. The result
is abundant, and the press boys exclaim,
'Long live Mr.. Gambler.
The ce-President pro tenn. laid before tho
Senate this morning concurrent resolution
from the Legislature Of California, urging
Congress in the interest OF American COM
mcrce, and as matter OF equity to our colo
NAL neighbors who have thus far borne the
expense, TO make an appropriation to aid in
carrying the New Zealand and Australian
mails. The present contracts expire Novem.
ber ! next.
The House District Committee to-day agreed
10 favorably report the bill TO pay stephen
Casey $4,5d2S1, due him as balance for I'LL
Ing In with earth and clay the White Lot
Seventeenth streets and south Of the Execu-
tive Mansion, extending to b street, in the
city OF Washington, the work being done un.
der and by virtue Of authority Of the Commits
sioner OF Public Buildings.
The Acting Secretary of the Navy has In.
formed the Senate that, In the Judgment of the
Secretary, II is not advisable TO sell sao Marine
hospital at Chelsea, Mass as 1t is the only
Marine hospital for the port OF Boston and q
large portion of New England In which all
seamen from the merchant vessels, when sick
| and disabled, are treated. He states that the
| hospital is in good conditions that it is four
| story brick structure, with accommodations
for 100 patients, and originally cost $685.
| O15O1.
large delegation of members and officers
| OF the West Virginia Legislature were at the
| Capitol to-day and occupied seats in the Sena-
tors gallery. Among them were state Sena-
| tors Brown and Byrne, OF Kanawha County,
and d. A. Roberts, of Writ County, and Repre-.
| senatiyes Wells, Of Boone County; Holt, OF
Lincoln County; Boggs, of Brakton County,
| and Brown, OF jackson County, and Sergeant
| alarms Sargent, OF Barbour County. They
| are fine, Intelligent looking body, and were
paid special attention by tho West Virginia
| delegation In Congress. They are on their
| way home from Wheeling.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-01
M r. ID


BARBARIN.-On Wednesday, February 2S,
1888, at 1880 q. M, Francis N. Barbarln, In
his eighty.second year.
BOARMAN.-At his residence, near Bryan
town, Charles County, Nd, on February 81,
1883, Thomas d. Boarman, in the sixty-second
year OF his age, son OF the late DR.. Joseph g.
BOarman, of the same county.
FOOTE.-At 8 O'Clock on the morning OF Feb
ruary 2S, 1888, after short but painful ILL
ness, Charles II. Foote, aged forty.flvo years.
KEMON.-On Tuesday, February %, s1SSS,
at ! p. m, after a brief Illness, Mrs. Jen-
nette Mackenzie, relict of the late Peter s.
Kemon.
SLATER.-On February 27, 1888, at s p. M,
of consumption, James A. Slater, beloved son
OF Frank and Harriet Slater, In the 10th year
OF his age.
WALKER. = February. &c, 1888, at 6:30
o'clock of rheumatism of the heart, Lizzie, the
daughter of the late John W. and Mary W.
Walker, aged Is years and days.
BLUECHER.-on February %, 1888, at IL
o'clock p. M, Catharine Bleucher, In the I'D
year of her age.
Funeral from her late residence, 733 Sew
enth street northwest, on Friday, March ?, at
Up. m.
BuRKET.-on Wednesday, February IS,
1883, at 1915 a. M, Rev. Jacob N. Burket,
Funeral service at his lato residence, 1926
Eleventh street northwest, Friday at IL 80 a.
m. Funeral at Gettysburg, Pa, Saturday
morning.
LEANNARDA.-on Wednesday, the 2Sth
instant, OF pneumonia, Walter, only child OF
Charles W. and Fannie Leannarda, aged 10
months and days.
Funeral win take place from the owen
House, l113 Pennsylvania avenue, Saturday,
March 3, at O'Clock. Relatives and friends
are invited.
RIGGs.-On Wednesday, February 2S, 1883,
George Washington Riggs, aged . years, .
months and days, only son of L. Francis and
Medora Riggs.
Funeral from St Matthew'S Church, Friday,
March 2, at IL o'clock.
McKEEYER.- Wednesday, February 2S,
1883, Frank Mckeeyer, IL his 2lst year.
Funeral will take place from his late resl-
dence, No. 1912 Eighth street northwest, on
Friday, . O'Clock p. IN. Relatives and friends
are invited.
HAYWOOD.-On February ~, 1888, at 80
a, m, Alfred Haywood, aged 66 years.
Funeral Will take place from Israel Church,
at o'clock p. m. Relatives and friends are
invited.
Raleigh papers please copy.l
The Evening critic., 1883-03-01
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

The lsh wharf was rented yesterday at pub
lie auction for the coming season, which be-
gins tomorrow, to Mr.. John Matthews, OF Lou
dOun County, for Sl,0O5. The flsh benches
were also offered for sale, but the dealers,
having formed combination, refused TO bid
against each other, and only four of tho
benches were rented. Tho highest premium
paid was So on ono and that on the othcr
three was 81 each. This year as many per
cons as choose can rent benches by paying tho
rent and 81 premium. Last year tho pre-
miums amounted to several hundred dollars.
The benches rent at from $50 to $50 per an
mum, according 10 location.
W. W. simpson, Of Fairfax County, was be-
fore United States Commissioner Fowler, yes,
terday, on the charge OF violating the luternAl
Revenue laws by selling manufactured toDat,o
without having obtained the necessary license,
He was held for trial az the July term oi lne
United States Court at this city,
Mr.. Napoleon Scott and Miss susie simmons
were married at o'clock last night
The steamer Arrowsmith, having recelyel me
necessary repairs and been repalnIed, isit INC
lower siipyard yesterday evening ana re-
sumed her place ON the lower river route to-
day.
,rbe ladies VIII hold a festival in st. Mary s
uall shortly after Lent for the beneht OF st'
Afary's Cuurch,
The Evening critic., 1883-03-01
THE EVENING CRITIC.
ESTABLIsHED AUGUST 1868
LACONIC LOCALS.

THE treet-lamps will be lighted at 6:30
p. m. and extinguished at 1870 q. m.
CHARLES JACKSON, who fired pistol in
the street, was sent to the workhouse by
Judge Smell to-day for one month.
ROBERT BRAcKsToN, colored man,
who carried concealed pistol, was before
Judge Smell to-day, and was committed to
the workhouse for thirty days.
CHRIS. XANDER, in his new apartment,
No. 900 Seventh street northwest, has just
received large shipment of fine cheeses. as
follows: Swiss, Fromage de Brie, Neuf-
chatcl Parmasan, Mienster, Roquefort,
Sap Sage, etc. Call and examine.
JOHN brady, middle-aged, respect
able-looking Englishman, was before Judge
Smell to-day charged. with being suspi-
cious character. The man was arrested
while attempting to sell some valuable
jewelry for which he was unable to account
satisfactorily, and was committed to the
workhouse for thirty days.
JUSTICE JAMES to-day granted India NJ.
Adds divorce from Charles M. Adds. In
her petition she states that they were mar
ried in June, 1879, by the Rev. John Che
ter, and she charged that he ,willfully de-
August, 1880, and has since refused to con-
tribute to their support
COLONEL MAURICE PINCHovER, who
claims to have been elected a Congressman
at large from Baltimore" and who recently
filed a quantity of imaginary credentials
with the Clerk of the House, applied to
the Clerk of the Circuit Court yesterday af,
ternoon for writ to compel the Clerk of
the House to place his name on the rolls OF
the next House. He said he had just re,
ceived check for four million dollars from
Jay Gould, and he is determined to get in
to the next House even if he had to buy
his way in as other members had done.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-01
Rnuncinr n PeddIer.

Dr. Thomas G. Dorsey, formerly one OF
the Criminal Court bailiffs, was before
Judge Smell to-day, charged with assault
ing Albert Sites, German feather-duster
peddler. The evidence showed that Sites
used the usual methods of peddlers to con-
vince Mr.. Dorsey that his household could
not exist another hour without one of his
doubled barreled, bacl1-action feather
busters, and Dorsey, after several inef-
fectual efforts to convince the peddler that
he did not want any busters, picked up the
persistent individual and carried him out
side the gate and bade him pursue the even
tenor of his way. Judge Smell remarked
that the defendant had pursued very
proper course, and dismissed the case.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-01
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

The charitably disposed persons OF this and
other sections OF the city would nnd worthy
object for their good deeds IN the family Of
Mrs. Elizabeth White, residing at 5OO L street,
near Sixth. Her husband was badly injured
some time ago, and now with their little onili
they are in destitute circumstnuccs
Tho services at tho Flfth Baptist Church on
Sunday evening Will be very interesting, anI
doubtless n large number VIII attend this
well.known house Of worship on the scclsl1n.
Agreat many Of the recent converts VIII then
be baptized by the Rov. DR.. Meador, anl tho
services will be otherwise OF very Interest,"
ing character.
Marshall Parks, n well known gentleman OF
inc Old Dominion, was among tho arrivals on
the Excelsior this morning from Norfolk.
The revival services conducted AZ Zion col
ored) Baptist Church by Rev. Mr.. Gibbons have
met with great success, and large number
have announced their intention 70 lead new
livee.
Yesterday number Of the employees OF Ross
Il SANFORD wero engaged In surveying tho
flats below the Long Bridge.
Mr. james Small, soaler Of Weights and
Measures, who has been sick at his residence
ON + street. is again able to attend to the
duties OF his once.
Yesterday afternoon an accident 10 tho
brakes caused delay to the Southern freight
train near the Long Bridge.
An immense number Of fish-not poles are
piled along the river front.
Captain william Knight Will shortly leave
with crew on the first herring fishing expe.
dition of the season. He VIII go TO Stoney
Point, Piney Point, FrecstOnc Point ana 0tncr
wellknown fishing places.
Thomas w. Riloy, esd, owner OF the Elev-
enth.street wharves, yesterday purchased the
fish wharf privileges for the ensuing season.
The Row. W. W. Hicks preached an instruct
I've ana very entertaining lecture Mt tue Tab
ernaclo last night, which was listened % by n
large audience, who camo to attend the regu.
lar Wednesday evening services.
william II. Baum, the well-known coal
dealer, has received n contract from the Gov
ernment 20 supply the Navy Department with
| coal. By calling ut his oillce, corner Of Sew
| enth and streets southwest, you can have
| fuel promptly sent to any part OF the city.
| p. g. sauer will sell stoves, lamps, ETC., ut
prices that cannot DO eXcelled IN the city.
| Call and see him at 43S Four.and.a half 81. g. W.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-01
AMUSEMENTS.
NATIONAL THEATRE.


Mr.. Barrett was greeted by the largest audi
cnce of the week at the National last evening.
HIS impersonation OF Laaeiotto grows upon
one the oftener 1t is witnessed. Barrett Is at
his best In the character and superb through
out. The Jester OF Mr.. Louis James is admira-
bly, rendered, and the entire company Is OK.
cellent.
FoRD's oPERA-HousE.
''Esmeralda" continues In popularity at the
Opera House. Its simple power, fine presen.
tation and equally fine company, have won for
tia success which Is as extensive as 1t is per.
manent.
NEW THEATRE coMIQUE.
An entirely new show is tho attraction at
the Theatre Comique during the remainder of
they week. The ballet is something immense,
and in addition host OF stars, comedians
ane specialists participate. Matinees today
and tomorrow afternoon.
NEW DIME MUSEUM.
Don't fail 10 visit the Dime Museum Il is 9
perfect caravansary of curlositles, all OF
which are highly interesting.
PROFESSOR CARPENTER.
This well-known psychologist commences q
series Of seances tonight at Odd-Fellows Hall
Navy-Yard.
THE RoLLER.sKATING RINK.
The polo excursion given to Baltimore by
Professor Curtis, OF the Roller-Skatlng Rink,
was such a thorough success that II will be re-
peated. In the meantime 1t is understood that
a return visit will be made by the Balti
moreans TO Washington. The popularity OF
the rink grows day by day, and Its managers
are to be congratulated on their success.
THE WILLIE EDoUIN TROUPE.
The ''Sparks" Company open next week n
the National with q new piece, IA Bunch o
Keys" 1t Is II brilliant musical comedy, On
tirely new.
. FoRD's oPERA.HoUsE.
Hess famous Acme opera Company Will oper
at the Opera-House Monday next aud continue
throughout the week.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-01
EAST WASHINGTON.

An old colored man, named Osborn Holland,
became perfectly insane on tho subject OF re-
llgion at his residence last night, compelling
his family to have him locked up at the Eighth
Precinct Station.House. The unfortunate man
while In his cell continually shouted, "Come
st. John! Come John at the break OF day and
carry me up in your golden chariot" The
police ambulance VIII convey him to the asy-
lum.
The residence OF Joseph Dent, on the MarI-
boro Road, In the county, was entered by
thieves Wednesday morning about 2 o'clock,
and over 150 pounds of salt pork stolen. The
police have been notified.
The colored sailors OF the United States man
of-wnr Tallapoosa gave an entertainment and
ball at Congress Hall last evening The at
tendance was quite large, and the festivities
continued until an early hour.
Professor Carpenter, the mesmerist, will
give his initial East Washington performance
at Odd.Fellows' Hall, Navy-Yard, to night.
Lots of fun will be the result
The funeral OF Mrs. Martha Cook, wife of
Joseph II. Cook, esq, took place from the fam
lily residence at o o'clock this morning. Re-
QUEEN mass was celebrated at St. Peters
church, and u large concourse OF friends and
relatives attended the obsequies.
The Washington Light Guard held large
and enthuiastic meeting at the company az
mory, Odd Fellows Hall, last night. Business
or Importance was transacted, number of
new members Initiated, and the company par
tlcipated in a street drill.
The Minneola Social Club, of which Mr..
William Il. Lusby, whose sudden death has
been noticed was member, Will make ar
rangemcnts to attend tho young man 8 funeral
In q body.
a small audience assembled at McCauley's
Hall last evening to witness an alleged expose
Of masonry.
East Washington business Notes.
For all of the choicest liquors, including Ky
ale, on draught, visit Joe Platz, 2l0 Pennsyl-
vania avenue east. The eating bar always
stocked with luxuries.
Roofing, timing, guttering and spouting
fArlrNN r.t1 1xF n n
W. d. Flynn, corner of Seventh street and
Pennsylvania avenue east. Also housefur-
nishing goods.
a full line Of choice confectloneries at
Steinle's, 119 Pennsylvania avenue east.
Preparations are actively being made for sup
plying Steinle's famous Ice cream.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-01

Jacob schnoebele and Mary Westermeicr.
George johnson and Rachel Jones.
Lewis W. Sherwood, Of this city, and Mary
J.. Weaver, OF Wheeling, W. Va.
Edward NJ. Harrison and 1izzlo II, Slack,
both of Fairfax County, Va.
John Wilson and Robecca Fields.
Henry Miller and Emma Crummerly.
Robert Butler and Sophia Johnson.
Isaiah Lewis and Mary Burrell.
John T. Hillstock and Mary Hillstock,
solomon Schonberg and Dora Kaplan.
A. J.. DrlscOe, Of Prince Georges County,
Md, and Ella +. Washington, OF Plttsburg, Pa.
Christian L. L. Petersen and Eugenia A. II,
Genrgle.
IeaUder Gray and Henrietta Gross,
sOlomun Bell ana Margaret King.
Ron. Horace a. W. Tabor, OF Denver Col,
an0 LiZzie u. McC0urt, OF Oshkosh, Wis,
Patrick Burke and Mary L. OHare.