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The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-01-27
CONGRESSIONAL.


| .Se,.dte-At the close of the morning
hour the Halliday bill went over.
s nator Hill. from the postofice COM
m It. e, reported favorably the house bill
10 modify the postal money order system.
The senate then resumed consideration
of the tariff bill.
House-In the house, Joseph + Taylor
.as worn in as representative from the
IL b Ohio district.
The bill amending the act regulating
, the removal Of causes from state TO fed
eral courts, was then considered as the
special order, and q long debate ensued.
Pending discussion Of the federal court
bill, Mr.. Kelly of the ways and means
committee, reported the tariff bill which
was referred to committee of the whole.
WEDNESDAY. JAN. II.
Senate The conference report on the
agricultural appropriation bill was agreed
to. The postoftce appropriation bill was
then considered, and after a short debate
the tariff bill was taken up.
Hotse-Mr. PettibOne (Tenn submit
ted the unanimous report of the elec,ion
committee in favor Of the claim of j. L.
Caine to be admitted a. a delegate from
Utah, and Caine was sworn in.
THURSDAY, JAN. IL.
Senate - After further unimportant
business, the postoffice appropriation bill
came up, the pending q uestion being on
the amendment appropriating $l85 .0OO
for necessary and special facilities on
trunk lines. After debate the anne endment
was adopted.
The tar. Fl bill was then resumed. After
long debate, during which several un-
successful eff ,rts were made to amend the
duty on various articles from rates agreed
upon by the committee, the senate ad-
burned in respect to the memory of the
late Mr.. Shackleford.
House The morning hour having been
dispensed With, Robeson moved to 20 into
committee Of the whole on the naval APP
portionment bill.
Mr.. Butterworth made an effort to get
a considers ion of the bonded extension
vailed, and with Page in the chair the
on the naval bill.
Mr.. r ,teson explained the provisions
of the bill as heretofore published and at
al sj)urned out of respect to the memory
Of the late Repre- sentative Shackelford.
FRIDAY, JAN. 19
iSendte-At the close of the morning
hour the post, flee bill was laid aside and
the senate resumed consideration of the
tariff.
House-The house passed two private
bills. war claim bill then gave rise 10
some debate and the ayes and nays were
ordered on it's assage, pending which, on
motion of Robeson, OF New Jersey, the
house at o'clock ad burned and repub.
lican caucus was held Immediately.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-01-27

Richelieu Robinson is known in
Washington - the "lion hunter"
The Evening critic., 1883-02-23
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

The hop given at McBurney's Hall last
night to the lady managers OF the recent odd
Fellows fair was largely attended, and a
pleasant lime was spent by all present.
Alexandria Washington Lodge concluded
the celebration Of their centennial by grand
banquet at the Braddock House last night.
DonCh's Brass Band was present and rendered
some excellent music during the evening Be-
sides the members of tue homo lodges there
were present the grand masters Of Virginia,
the District Of Columbia and Pennsylvania.
The taking Of dispositions in the Massey
Wise contested election case was resumed IN
This city yesterday, when several witnesses
We're examined.
MI. Llpman Gontyberger, well.knOwn junk
dealer, died suddenly al his homo on Patrick
street, between King and Prince streets, yes
terday evening, about o'clock, The deceased
was apparently In good health at noon, when
he ate hearty dinner but shortly after which
he complained Of feeling unwell, Ho refused
10 have q doctor summoned, stating that lie
would get all right In q short time, and died
was III. The cause OF his death was rheu-
matlsm OF the heart, with which disease ne
had previously suffered
captain Goss, president Of the Potomac
Manufacturing Company, Is In me CITY On
business connected with the company
William Conkllng was arrested yesterday
afternoon for being drunk ana breaking up
the furniture In his house.
Pat Dufrey was locked up AT the pOllce-sta-
tlon charged with being drunk and dlsorderly,
and GeOTgianna Nelson, colored, was also ar.
rested, charged with the same o1ense.
Mrs. AmRnd Selectman, mother OF Mr.. Thos.
Sclectman, Of this city, who died az OccOquRn
on Tuesday was buried yesterday,
The Evening critic., 1883-02-23
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

Last night Messrs. Barney Fegan, John
Williams and william Drury, OF the Happy
Three Pleasure Society, gave very enjoyable
ers Hall. Music and n splendid supper were
provided, and tho dancing and festivities were
continued unlil late hour in the night.
large number OF young gentlemen and ladies'
OF South Washington, together with n goolly
number from other portions of tho city, were
present, and all expressed themselves i'm
meas urably pleased with the entertainment.
over 500 passengers went to Mount Vernon
yesterday on the W. W. Corcoran. A portion
OF the British Legation were among the list.
Since the sewer and new sidewalk were
placed on Virginia avenue, between Sixth aud
Seventh streets, the mud has not been re-
moved, and now that portion OF the avenue,
although well paved, is almost impassable TO
pedestrians.
The schooner Peri, belonging to Johnson &
Bros, Is undergoing repairs at Cumberland Il
Benefits shipyard.
Most Of the catfish shipped from Washington
are sent TO Boston, better prices being paid for
them in the markets Of the Hub than else
where.
Large quantities OF hay were brought 70 tho
wharves, In the last few days, from landings
In Virginia and Maryland.
The steamer Mattano Will be provided with
new wheels. She is still at Cumberland &
Benefits shipyard.
The steamer Belle May, Captain Lucas, ar.
with cargo Of $500 punches OF lsh and
thirty barrels OF catfish. The fish were
caught at Marlboro Point and several other
way landings.
The Jane Moseley, on her trip from Norfolk
this morning, brought an immense cargo 0f
merchandise and numerous passengers.
Forty passengers were recorded on the book,
many Of them citizens Of Washington, who
had been on pleasure trips to the South.
John Miller Will promptly MI any order for
fuel at cheap rates. Main Office, Four.and'a-
half street and Virginia avenue southwest,
ana branch offices, 500 Seventh street north
west and 1i3 b street southeast. Call ana SEQ
him.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-23

pleasant evenings entertainment was i'm
prOvised yesterday by the guests OF the Tenn.
the popular proprietors, Mr.. and Mrs. La
Fetra. A dramatic and musical feast was pre-.
pared, IN which rare wit, wcl-dOne recita-
lions, French brilllancy, solid entrees of
wisdom, seasoned with Attic salt, and fol
lOwedl by n choice dessert Of music, were
send, Of Boston, read an original
the high social development OF the
second dynasty were fellctltiously con-
trasted with the advanced progress OF the arts
in the beginning Of the fourth. Mrs. DR.. Hicks
New York, reclted "Magdalena, or, tho Spanish
Duel" which preceded the recitation by Mrs.
Judge Westbr6ok of Alice Carey's "SIr. and
Mrs. Dorking." After this Mrs. Dr.. Bland read
''Beecher and Brother Anderson" and Mrs.
WestbroOk gave "Unclo Reuben's Baptism"
Row. DR.. Hicks, OF the Tabernacle then made
n short address, closing with the recitation of
Miles OReilly's pretty love song "Jeanette."
piano solo by Miss Susie Mitchell, of Maine,
and the recitation of 'The Wedding Fee" by
Mrs. Westbrook, rounded the evenings enter
tanment TO Its perfect close.
Among those present were MI. and Miss
Susie MITCHELL OF Gardner, Me-; A. n. Monlt,
of Port Huron, Mich: ii. ID. Gregg, of Chicago
Mrs. Taft, of Rhode Island; Miss Westcott, OF
Connecticut; Miss Townshend, of Boston; Mr.
and Mrs. W. W. FlsKe, of Philadelphia; Mr.
Welch,o of New York; Judge and Mrs .Westbrook
Of Philadelphia; John q. Mills, Of Now York
Mr.. and Miss Dora MacMaster, OF Now orleans
Mrs. Professor Carpenter; and OF this city
Miss Maggie Miller, Mr.. Brumbaugh, Rev. Dr..
w. W. Hicks, Mr.. and Mrs. Dr.. Bland, Mr.. an /
Mrs. DR.. winslow, Mrs. Belya Lockwood, Mr..
and Mrs. Tilton, Misses Mary and Lizzie
Prather, Miss Ine2 Goodrich, Captain and Mrs
Brown, DR.. and Mrs. Waite, and others.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-23
DIED.

BuEHLER.-On Wednesday, February 81,
1883, Henry, beloved husband OF Catharlno
Buehler, in the doth year of his age.
ARK.-Thursday morning, February %,
1883, at 8 O'Clock, Henry, infant son OF VIII.
lam II. and Celia Clark, aged months and 3
days.
MITCHELL.-On Wednesday, February 21,
1883, of consumption, Charles Elmer, only and
beloved child of Charles A. and the late Vir-
ginia Mitchell, aged year, IL months and 10
days.
MoRGAN.-On February 81. 1885, at 900
a. M, lcillus V. Morgan, aged 81 years.
HANLoN,-On Thursday evening, February
%, 1855, Mary, beloved Wife OF Anthony Han
lon.
Funeral from her late residence, 1915
Thirty.ilfth street, West Washington, ON Satur'
day, 24th inst, at o a. M, with requiem mass
at Trinity Church,
JoHNsoN.-On February %, 1888, at 10 a.
m, after long and painful illness, Dallas
Johnson, M. D., In the 37th year of his age.
Funeral Will take place from 62S l street
northwest Sunday, 25th inst, lat O'Clock p. m.
DYsON.-Mansneld Manchester, infant son
Of Abram and Oceannia Il. Dyson, departed
this life February %, 1888, aged months
and 10 days.
Friends OF tho family are invited to attend
the funeral on sunday, the 2oth, at . o'clock,
from No. HOS Twentieth street northwest.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-23
UNION BETHEL
Ill Historic and Literary Association
at Lincoln Hall.

Lincoln Hall was literally packed with an
intelligent and appreciatlve audience last
evening TO witness the exercises under the
auspices OF the Bethel Literary Association.
The programme was well arranged and ex.
cellently carried out. At the time for begin
ming all the seats were taken.
Bishop II. NJ. Brown offered prayer.
After which the following programme was
carried out; Solo and chorus, "Give Thanks"
German, solo by Miss M Freeman; music,
instrumental, Belinda Fleet; "What We May
Learn from the Past for the Future" address
by Hon. Frederick Douglass; duet, 81 Know a
Bank" Horn, Miss O. Mcpherson and Mrs. ".
Rcks "Some OF the Stumbling Blocks Our
Young Ladies' Can Remove II They WILL"
address by Miss Rosetta Coakley; solo,
''La Capricciosa," Canzone, Miss Blanche
Washington; "The Numerical Importance OF
the Negro in the United states," address by
Hor. l. G. Wears, Philadelphia; duet, "a. b.
C.," Miss L. Juri2 and j. Il. Layton; "What
We May Do for Our Industrial Education Iu-
dependent Of the Forces Against Us" address
by Mrs. Fannie Jackson -Coppin, Philadel.
pha; "The Three Chafers," Trunhn, Ideal
Quartet; 'The Time Has Arrived that the
Moral and intellectual standard of onr Minis
try Should be Raised" address by Rev. j. @.
Price, North Carolina; solo and chorus, "In-
iiammatus;" solo by Miss Blanche Washing
In
The Evening critic., 1883-02-23
EAST WASHINGTON.

TIC literary and dramatic entertainment at
odd Fellows Hall last evening for the benefit
Of Capital Tent, No. SO, I. o. r., was perfect
success. The programme included piano
petit and Miss Annie Mitchell; nute solo by
II. +. Bart; recitations by Lollie Blandtord and
Mr.. +. j. Wilson; q reading by Mr.. D. p.
X. L. Kimbail; 4 drama, entitled "once
on q Time" and an Irish farce, entitled
Paddy Miles, tho Limerick Boy" The par
ucipants In the dramatic part OF the enter
taiumont were T. p. southwick, l.. 8. La Bile,
VIC. souder, W. g. Southwlck, A. L. Johnson,
J.. J; bernhard, Misses Fannie southwlck,
Hattie Hayes and Sarah Kldwell. Little Lollle
Blandiord, whose rare abilities are really
wonderful, was feature OF the evening.
Avery interesting juvenile party was given
last night at the residence of Mr.. william II.
Andrews, Sixth street southeast merry
party Of children spent several enjoyable
hours.
quite an assemblage of young folks whilei
Professors Birmingham & Golway, and dane.
ing to the strains Of beautiful music was
heartily enjoyed by many couples.
The Tenth Subdivision, Associated Charities
are doing good work in this section among the
needy. concert for the benefit Of the above
division Will be given at McCauley's Hall next
Mon day evening.
Oflcer clinton has arrested August Miller, n
white boy, aged 13 years, who ran away frjm
his home last summer. He was returned 70
his parents, who reside at No. $50 Eighth
Services were held I'm several East Washing
ton churches yesterday.
Philip Shaw, an old colOred man, was Sc
vercly bitten Ivy bulldog last night while
proceeding along Maryland avenue. The ami
nal had evidently escaped from his kennel as
long chain was attached to his neck.
Mr.. George Jeunemann, tho genial brewer,
celebrated WashlngtOn's Birthday at his resi-
dence yesterday by an enjoyable party. A
salute OF thirteen guns was fired in honor Of
the thirteen original states and other festlvl-
ties INDUCED in.
one of the most pleasant entertainments on
Capitol Hill last evening was the fancy-dress
party and musicale given by Miss Julia
Maedel, assisted by her sister, Miss Menona,
at their residence on Capitol Hill. The cos
tunes worn by the young masqueraders were
striking and original, besides being pretty
and approprlate and when the masks we're re-
moved their rosy checks but heightened tho
pleasing effect There was varied pro-
gramme spiritedly carried out, which was
much enjoyed by the participants and their
elders, who were present. The genial hos
tesses were untiring In their efforts TO make
the AFFAIR one not soon to be forgotten. The
decorations were elaborate and artistic.
East Washington business Notes.
Pure drugs and medicines are n feature at
Dooley's East Washington pharmacy, cor
ner OF Third street and Pennsylvania avenue
east.
full and complete line of candles, cara
mels, cakes aud fruits always kept at the Ex-
| celsior Confectionery, George Wiedman, 303
| pennsylvania avenue cast.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-23
a Brutal Deed.

Yesterday afternoon shocking piece of
brutality was perpetrated on l. street, near
FOur-and.a- half, by Sam Ratfin, with sew
eral aliases, and two other criminals, who
have long been q terror to that section of
the city. John johnson, an industrious
and well-to-do huckster, had left his ve-
hicle and entered a building near by to at
tend to some business. During his alb
sence Ratlin, assisted by his brutal col
leagues, cut the harness from the horse
and were about to depart with their stolen
booty when they were discovered by John
son, who rushed into the street to stop them
at the same time calling loudly for the
police. The thieves, mad at being dis
covered stabbed the horse, intlicting a
dangerous wound in the head, from which
it will probably die, and they also cut
johnson before running away. They had
not gone far before Officer Barry appeared
upon the scene and gave chase, and, after
an exciting pursuit through yards and back
alleys and over fences, Railin was captured
and hauled to the First Precinct Station.
The villain, who has been arrested on
numerous occasions, stoutly resisted the
officer, and the assistance of four men was
necessary before he could be placed in safe
keeping All of the parties engaged in the
theft are dangerous criminals and have
often been arrested by the police for similar
oifenses. In the Police Court to-day Rafiin
was sentenced to fifteen days for the as
sault on the man, and TO one year for cut
ting the horse,
The Evening critic., 1883-02-23
Sinking Jury Duty.

The competency of dentists as Jurors came
before the Court in Banc this morning, being
brought 10 the notice Of the court by Mr.. APP
pleby, as attorney for Dr.. II. b. Noble, on the
appeal from an order made by Justice Mac
Arthur In which he refused to exempt mem
bers Of this profession from Jury duty, and
asked time TO prepare and submit his brief.
The permission was granted. When the ques-
marked:
''Oh, yes, we know what 1t is. This Is to ex,
empt citizen from jury duty on professional
grounds. After awhile the laborer with his
pick and shovel will ask exemption. That Is
n growing profession and so IS tooth pulling.
This business of eXcusing or eXempting Jurors
Is becoming Of Importance. In New York II
is worth something TO be exempt. II the dis
position to escape jury duty continued, after
awhile TO read or write Will be disqualified
The Evening critic., 1883-02-23
Louisiana Lottery Company's suit.

In the Court in Banc today the cases OF the
Louisiana Lottery Company against Thomas
z. Morgan and others were brought to the at
tentlon of the Court by Mr.. Jefr Chandler,
counsel for the company. Some time since
the plaintiff brought suit against the District
claiming damages for closing their business
and arrestlng their agents. The District de-
INJURED and the presiding Judge OF tho Circuit
Court certified the case 10 the general term.
MIR. Chandler asked 10 submit the case, ana
that an tntry be made sustaining the demur-
rer and an appeal allowed, which was DONE
The case now goes 10 the supreme Court, and
~ this action a final decision VIII bo
The Evening critic., 1883-02-23
THE EVENING CRITIC.
EeTABL1sHED AUGUST 1865.
LACONIC LOCALS,

AT the annual meeting of the Rosedale
Pleasure Club the following officers were
elected to serve the ensuing year: James
Whitmore, president; John Cummell, vice
president; Charles Brill, recording secre-
tary; Owen Baum, financial secretary;
Patrick Harrigan, treasurer; Thomas Col
Inns, seTgeans'at-arms.
CHARLES JONES, colored man known
to the police by choice number of aliases,
was before the Police Court to-day charged
with stealing valuable set of harness
from the stable of Joseph Yerby Mr.
Moore stated that the man should have
been charged with housebreaking, and
Judge Smell sentenced him to six months
in jail, the full extent Of the law.
WIN. ii. CUNNINGHAM and William II.
Hoover, two drivers ofmilll delivery wagons
for Mr. Frank X. Ward, who collected
small sums of money due for milk and gave
receipts and failed to turn in the money,
were charged in the Police Court to-day
with embezzlement. Cunningham pleaded
guilty and was held for the Grand Jury in
default of bonds, and Hoover pleaded not
guilty, and the case was continued until
tomorrow. The prisoners are alleged to
have obtained several hundred dollars, and
it is probable that several cases of petit lar
ccpy against each will be substituted for the
charges of embezzlemont.
MATHEW A. CHERRY the colored crank
inventor, who designed the Cherry Fam
lily Chariot" vehicle which ranks as the
eighth wonder of the world, was before
Judge Smell to-day for disorderly conduct.
The inventor exhibited his vehicle on the
Avenue yesterday, and attracted an i'm.
mense crowd and raised such disturbance
that Lieutenant Kelly was compelled to
arrest him. The Lieutenant asked Judge
Smell to-day to release the prisoner as his
chariot had been more the cause of the dis
turbanco than its driver and Judge Smell
granted the request, whereupon the
crank made the Courthouse ring with his
threats to prosecute Kelly for false impris-
onment.
An effort has been made to withdraw the
| 500 collateral deposited by George Mant2
with his application for liquor license
| and this morning Judge Pelham applied
| for the money, and it would have been
| given to him as soon as the Assessor reached
| his office, as no fines are standing against
Mantz, but Henry Raft hearing of the mat
| ter sent man to Mantz's establishment fol-
drink of liquor, which he obtained
| without difficulty, and Immediately pro.
| ceeded to the Police Court and procured q
| warrant for keeping an unlicensed bar
| Mantz's 800 cannot be withdrawn now
until the case is disposed of, and if n con
| viction is secured will be forfeited.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-23
Killed With JOy.

twenty years ago Lavina Ulrlch, OF Kutz-
town, Pd., thon 10 years of age, was admitted
TO The Berks County Poorhouse. She remained
there until a week ago, when, by the advice OF
an OLD W man, who had been an Inmate OF t9e
Institute about year, she went TO hutztoWn
10 visit her parents. She found that her
father was dead, and was told that her mother
had been removed TO the Derks County Poor
house n year before. She returned % the
almshouse and discovered that the woman
who had advised her TO seek her parents was
her mother. The old woman was 50 overcome
with Joy at finding her daughter again that
Gha lipI
The Evening critic., 1883-02-23
Cheap Gas.

Gas OF unprecedented cheapness Is to bo
made, II the promises OF a Chicago inventor
are kept. HIS process OF manufacture is -
use up all the usual by'products-coke,g gas
tar, ammonia and Axed.carbOn-ln the pro-
ductlon OF gas, Nothing Will Le left but q
dellquescent Stag. Every atom Of hydrogen
and carbon In the coal will be turned into gas,
Instead OF ten or twelve thousand feet OF gas
from a Ton OF coal he viii obtain forty thou
sand feet. Test WORKS are to be built at Elgin
The Evening critic., 1883-02-23
THE COURTS,

PROBATE CoURr-Justlce James.-Estate OF
e. Gordon; final notice Issued. Estate of John
W, Wheeler; answer OF Elizabeth d. and John
W. Beale fled. Estate OF q. W. Mullahy; order
on bond Of $4,000. Estate of l.. Stewart; order
that administrator hold possession, etc. Es.
tate OF J. Erhard Mack petition of Joseph IL,
Mari filed and order OF publication issued.
Estate Of Katherine Muller; order appointing
Wilhelm Muller administrator on bond Of
$4,000.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-23
The Flats improvements.

The Special Committee on the improvements
of the Potomac Flats had meeting this morn.
Ing and had under consideration Senator Kel.
logg's bill approprIatlng SS00000 ID continue
the work. Major Hams was before the COM
mittee and gave It all the Information as to
what progress had been made and what was
being done at his command. The committee
will do the very best It can In the matter, and
the citizens may rest assured that every EFFORT
will be put forward 10 keep the work going
The Evening critic., 1883-02-23
MARRIED.

LACY-FORD.-On the evening of February
81, 1885, at the residence of William W. Lyd-
dane, esq, No. 100 W street northwest, by
the Rev. William b. Evans, A. NJ, George
Lacy and Annie Ford, both of Washington
city, DC.
ROUZEE-CHASE.-On February 81, 1883,
at the residence of the brides parents, Shep.
Trinity Church, Albert @. Rouzee, of Washing
ton, D. u, and Mary d. Chase, OF West Vir-
ginia.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-23
A R0gus Lord.

An Ottawa special dispatch TO the New York
Tunes says "rwo weeks ago gentleman
claiming to be Lord Cantyre, son OF Ehe Rev.
Canon Allen, OF SOmersetshire, England, ar
rived In tho town OF PERTH Society went INTO
ecstacies over the young nooleman, ana no
was not long I'm finding young lady-an heir
ess ir possesslon OF n fortune OF S2OO,OOO-
willing 10 accept his attentions, While cross
inc inc Atlantic he had been introduced TO the
lady, who was then returning from Germany,
where she had been attending school. lie
was Introduced 10 her guardian, whose house
was thrown open TO him. Every
thing went smoothly for time,
hut the pseudo lord had laid claim to titles
which Burke's Peerage had fail 10 record. He
also claimed to be a novelist, who had written
under the non dc plume of James 4. Payne
Proposals OF marriage We're made ana were
accepted by the young lady, and II was only
through Inquiries made by her guardian OF
friends in England as to the identity OF mo
young lord that the fact Of his being a most
successful impostor was revealed Flndlhg
his well-lald plans frustrated he has crossed
over into the United States, where ne may
ma larger and more promising heli Tor MS
operations