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The Evening critic., 1883-01-05
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

One vessel loaded with oysters arrived at
the wharf late yesterday evening. oysters are
selling at rs cents per bushel.
In the United States Court, IN session In this
city, yesterday, Judge r. W. Hughes presld-
Ing, the Grand Jury found true bills In the
following cases: Charles Yeatman, OF North
umberland County; Bayliss and Edward
Powell, for infraction of the election laws In
the cases of S. Il. Perdue and J. A. Mosby,
charged with having committed the same of
tense, the Grand Jury returned not true bill.
True bills were also found In the cases of
Thomas Dean, Albert Andrews and Cuthbcrt
Lewis Borden for infractiOn OF the revenue
laws. Yeatman gave bond in the sum OF 81 900
for his appearance on the 18th of February,
TO which date the trial was postponed.
The funeral of Mr.. Alexander II. Croson took
place this afternoon from his late residence on
Wolfe street, and was largely attended.
The schooner James Boyce, jr., recently built
Mt the upper shipyard in this city, and which
cleared at the cust0m-house yesterday, Will
sail to-day or tomorrow for Havana, Cuba.
Her cargo consists OF 1920 shocks and heads
and 5000 bundles OF hoops. The vessel is a
handsome one, and reflects great credit upon
the builders.
Three lodgers We're accommodated at the
police station last night. No arrests were
made by the police.
A ferocious bull broke loose on Majors HUI
yesterday afternoon and caused considerable
excitement. The bull ran into q lady and
knocked her down, injuring her quite pain
fully and It was some time before the animal
was captured.
young man named Dean, a brakeman on
the Washington Western Railroad, fell from
q train at Round Hill last night and brok his
collar.bone. Mr.. d. returned to this city this
morning, where he received medical atten-
ttOl.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-05
MR.. CoRCoRAN'S PROPERTY.
What MIR. McDevitt Says About the
Reward.

Detective James A. McDevitt has addressed
the following letter to Mr.. Commissioner
West:
WASHINGTON, d. O., Jan. 5, 1888.
lion, j. u. West, Commissioner d. g.:
SIR: Having learned through the daily
surveillance which would be as dishonorable
as II would be useless, as has been falsely and
maliciously charged against me, that you, on
yesterday, applied for and obtained the de-
position Of that distinguished philan.
10 a transaction involving the loss by
theft OF a watch and chain, with a triple
locket attached thereto, containing the minia-
ture portraits OF his grandchildren, In Rich
mond, Va, several years ago, with the recovery
OF which my name has been connected, per-
NIT me to tender you certain sources OF in
formation which will enable you to accomplish
the only purpose which you, as my Judge, can
have in view, namely, to arrive at the truth
and the whole truth.
On application TO A. @. Richards, OF this city,
then Major and superintendent of the Metro
politan Police, you can obtain Information as
to the following facts:
Whether my conduct, In respect to this trans
action, met with his approval upon the very
full report made TO him as my superior ofllcer.
Likewise, whether did not decline to ac-
cept any moneyed recognition OF my services
by Mr.. Corcoran, until he himself addressed a
letter to Major Richards, inclosing n check for
the sum OF $3.50, which letter was laid before
the board OF police, the transaction inquired
into, and their consent, in due conformity with
law, obtained, before ] would accept said
check
The letter to which l refer, should have
been, and have no doubt was. tiled among the
official papers of the board, l am sure you
will pardon me for not being more definite as
TO dates, whon you recall the fact that former
order deprives me OF the opportunity of IN
specting certain public records. have the
honor 10 be your obedient servant.
JAMES A, Mod EVIrr.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-05
PERSONAL.

Miss BEULAH DELARUE, prominently
known in West End society, will spend part
of the winter with her relatives and friends In
Richmond, Va.
FRANK BoLLINGER, formerly of Mont.
gomery County, who went West In 1873, was
found dead recently in mining shaft near
Central City, Dakota. He had an interest in
silver mine at that place, and had been en-
gagged in working 1t for the last seven years.
ONE year Maurice Barrymore was
Fanny Davenport's leading man, and they quar-
relied, and for thirty weeks they travelled tho
country over, he playing Romeo to her JUl,et,
orlando to her Rosdltnd, &c., and the two
never spoke word to each other outside of
their characters on the stage.
-MRs. HANNAH BROWN, the oldest in
habitant Of the lower section of Lancaster
County, Pa, died at the residence OF hor
daughter, In Fulton Township, last week. She
was born In Cecil County, Nd, July 10, 1T79,
the day on which Mad Anthony Wayne
stormed and took Stony Point, and three years
and eleven days after the Declaration OF
Independence was signed.
DIR. SUSAN A. EDISON, who gained con-
siderable prominence as the nurse of Presi-
dent Garfield during his long suffering, cele-
brated her Goth birthday yesterday. Tho oc-
easion was made one of much pleasure to her
by her friends, who called in large numbers
and extended their congratulations. DR.. Ed
son has practiced medicine here for over
twenty years, having In her professional care
during that time the wifes and children of
many OF the prominent men OF tho day.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-05
Funeral of Father Wixet.

The funeral Of the late Rev. Father wiget,
s. j.. the pastor OF St. Thomas Church, st.
Marys County, Nd, took place yesterday
morning from the church at st. Thomas. The
attendance was very large, many non Oatho
lies being present, with others from Marlboro,
Baltimore and Washington, as well as from
various places in Charles County. Father
Wiget was n favorlte with all who knew him,
and his death Is very generally regretted.
There was a large delegation present from
White Marsh, Prince Georges County, where
he served for a couple of, years as pastor.
There was only one relative of the deceased
present, Mr.. Dominick Richenberger,
nephew, from Washington. Father WI
get had but few relatives in this
country. Solemn requiem mass was offered
by Rev. Father McSweeney, the assistant
pastor at st. Thomas, with Father Heating, of
Charles County, assistant, and Father Schleu-
ter, OF 81. Josephs, Washington, as deacon.
Beside these there were other priests present,
among them Father Carroll, of Loyola COL
lege, and Father Hayes, OF Baltimore. There
was brief discourse preached on the life and
services of the deceased priest. After tho
services the congregation viewed the remains,
which were clad in priestly robes. The inter.
ment took place at 2 p. M, a long procession
following the remains to the cemetery at
tached TO the church. The pall-bearers were
Messrs. ID. Connell, A. d. Coppes, G. Anton
Bartholome, It. A. Rover and Dominick Rich
enberger,
The Evening critic., 1883-01-05
SOUTH WASHINGTON.


Tho family Of Mr.. James. II. Clements, tho
well-known special agent of the Pension once,
has returned to Portsmouth, Va, They were
In Washington on visit 10 the residence Of
L. f. Clements, esd, dcputy.collector OF Gus
tomp.
Oyster quotations this morning Small, $50
75c.; middling, SOc.Gs1.; large, $1.25Gi.50
ply at tho wharves is very limited, only 1900
bushels having arrived yesterday.
Robert Portner, esq, Of Alexandria, Va, con-
templates the erection OF 1--WE dwelling houses
on ID street, between Sixth and Seventh streets,
and one on Virginia avenue. IL Is expected
that they will be built OF brick, and hand
somely designed.
The water In the Potomac was 80 Fahren-
heit this morning.
A large number Of poor people daily call at
the First Precinct Station to ask for assistance
and work.
Mr.. Henry steiwer is at present the agent
for the Portner Brewing Company In Washing
ton.
Miss Susie Gaylord a charming young lady,
of Grafton, w. Va, Is on visit to Mrs. A. l..
Hutchinson, her aunt ON Sixth street.
Mr.. Eugene Norbeck, who has been here
spending the holidays with his mother, left
for Lancaster, Pa, this morning.
John Miller, dealer In coal and wood, ls
daily In receipt OF immense cargoes OF fuel,
which he Sc lis at prices TO suit the times. Call
and see Miller, at his main ONCE, depot and
kindliDg-w wood mill, corner OF Four.aud-a. halt
street and virginia avenue southwest, and
other offices -529 Seventh street northwest and
1d3 street southeast.
The best qualities of cigars and tobacco In
both wholesale and retail quantities can be
found at q. Boyer's, 81 1 Four.and.a.halr street.
cuban cigars are always on hand.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-05
THE EVENING CRITIC.
EsTA RLIsHED AUGUST ISea.
LAcoN1C LOCALS,

WILLIAM A. GROOVES was charged in the
Police Court to-day with keeping pollcy-shop
III Marble Hall alley. Two similar charges
were 1led against him, and he pleaded guilty
TO both and submitted 10 fine Of $50 In each
case.
THE will of the late Thomas Harper,
with codicil, was illed with the Register of
Wills This morning. The testator leaves to
his brother. william Harper, $780, ST. Jo-
sephs orphan Asylum, 500, and his wife
$4,000 The residue OF the estate to revert at
his death to his sister, Mrs. Ellen Bennett, OF
Brooklyn, N. Y.
IN the Police Court to- day the Post COM
poeiiors were represented by James Schubert,
JONES Mourten and William Lawrence, who
were accused of being involved In affrays and
assaults growing out of the recent strike.
Schubert and Lawrence were charged with
ARRAY; Lawrence forfeited collateral and
Schubert was dismissed. Schubert was then
charged with assaulting Mourten and was
ined 500.
The Register of Wills to-day received
for probate md record the Will Of the late Ad-
miral R. H. wymen, United States Navy, exc
his wife, Emily NJ. wyman, is bequeathed
house No. 21O1 q street northwest, and at her
Thomas white wyman. The tes,ators H, per-
sonGl estate and his farm, Stockwood, In
Howard County, Nd, is left to his son. He
names Charles Albert as executor.
The hackmen are exercised over the in
PRODUCTION Of such formidable rivals as the
new small Herdics and the Han som cabs, and
have appealed to the Commissioners to decide
whether these conveyances have legitimate
right to room on the established hack.stand.
The Commissioners have decided that procur.
Ing license to carry passengers entities the
vehicle TO q place on any hack-stand. IN addi-
tion to this tho Hansoms are allowed stand
for their exclusive use on the north side OF
street, near Sixth.
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY MOORE called
Judge snell's attention this morning to three
warrants charging members of the colored
military organization known as the Capitol
City Guards, with stealing fur hats belonging
to the company. The facts are said to be that
split occurring In the ranks OF this company,
and Companies and forming seperate or
ganizations, the question Of the division OF
uniforms and hats was raised, and q settle-
ment not being reached, Company A took pos
session Of the forty.nine shakos belonging to
the organization. Upon this state of affairs,
Messrs. Payton Winfield, Thomas Kelly and
Lewis Becker are charged with tho larceny of
the shakos. Judge Smell said that he did not
see how there could. be any larceny in tho
case, but would like to examine 1t more care
fully. At the suggestion OF Judge Pelham the
cases were postponed until Wednesday next,
and the defendants were released on their
personal bonds.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-05
Not Fit for u Judge.

NcW Ofk sun.
There is no probable truth In the rumor that
Attorney. General Brewster will be appointed
to the next vacancy In the supreme Court.
We can't see any reason that would induce 4
President to do 1t. General Grant appointed
Bradley and Strong 10 the Supreme Court for
the purpose of reversing the legGl'tender
decisions. He was supposed to have
appointed Chief Justice Waite because
Waite once tickled Grants fancy
by a small after-dinner speech. The
Fraudulent President appointed Harlan Su
preme Court Justice TO pay for Harlan's serv-
Ices In carrying through the electoral fraud
or 1876. Garfield appointed Stanley Matthews
because he had bargained with JAY Gould To
do It. He would have preferred to repudiate
the agreement, but the threat OF exposure
forced him to complete 1t.
But there Is no probability that President
Arthur is under any constraint through po-
litical compacls TO appoint Brewster. Mr..
Brewster has appeared as the champion both
of the Cameron faction In Pennsylvania and
OF the anti-Cameron faction. He can repre-
sent neither. He is q friend OF Simon CAM
eron, but nobody else In Pennsylvania cares
much about him.
Besides, the appointments OF Judge Gray
and Judge Blatchford showed such an admir-
able perception on the part OF the President Of
the kind of material that ought 10 compose
the Supreme Court that II isn't likely he VIII
follow them up by tho selection OF such a
pompous and frothy officer as the Attorney
General. Mr.. Brewster In his present post is
sufficiently incompetent.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-05
CARROLL Institute.

AT the meeting held last evening nomlna.
tions were made for officers to serve during
the ensuing year, the election TO be held next
Thursday evening. For the most important
office In the society, that of president, Mr..
Herbert E. woodward and Lieutenant Z. W.
Sturdy, U. s. N, were placed In nomination.
following gentlemen were elected delegates to
the next convention OF the Archdiocesan
Union, OF baltimore, on the Doth instant: {:
Messrs. L. j. Hannah, Il. II. Byrnes, John T..
Fallon and E. j. Mallet. After the business Of
the meeting had been disposed OF, Lieutenant
Sturdy read an extremely interesting descrip-
tion, contributed by him to Scfi6nerS Magazine
some years ago, OF the great earthquake and
tidal wave at africa in 1865, OF which he was a
witness. Mr.. Alex. 8. King then sang "The
Diver" in brilliant style, and the meeting
closed with piano solo by Mr.. Louis Kurtz.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-05
Fortunate People.

We give few names from among the many
fortunate people who have attended Dr..
Blood's great book sale during the last few
days: Mrs. +. Sem, 110S & street. bought a
book and received piano as her present; Lena
zimmerman, daughter of H. M. zimmerman,
40 Ninth street, received an organ; @. W.
Eastwood, In the Pension onlce, a gold watch ;
Thomas A. Mitchell, 034 I street, gold watch
j. II. d. Nordman, Surgeon-Generals Ofiice, a
tournaphone; b. II. Trueworthy, Central
Market, barrel OF flour: j. o. Ryer, 1l16
Eighth street, a barrel of flour; Frank Miller,
TeDnallytown, barrel OF flour; Henry Yost,
Pitcher, 213 Four-and-a-half street. barrel
OF -four. The Doctor gives present to every
purchaser OF his book, the present being
Is 1921 G street.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-05
THE COURTS.

COUNT IN GENERAL TERM - Chief.Justice
Cartier and Justices Cox and James,
United States, use of Sonnenschmidt, vs.. Bry-
ant; ordered reversed and cause remanded.
Nelson vs.. Henry; on hearing.
EQUITY CoURT-Justice Hagner.-Hoover vs.
Mari; Charles Baum made party complain.
ant; Parker VS.. Parker; further testimony
ordered to be taken. Davis VS.. Davis ct AL;
pro confesso as to defendant Osgood, Allgair
VS.. Dennis; II. D. Moulton appointed guardian
ad lttem. Yates vs. Yates; testimony ordered
taken before Examiner John Cruikshank; Bur-
dette vs.. Burdette: demurrer.overruled sup.
port pendente lite granted and reference to
auditor ordered.
CIRCUIT CoUBT-Justice MacArthur.-Breit-
barth VS.. Hayward; on hearing; Towles VS..
Furv1er; plaintiff called and suit dismissed.
Clark vs.. District Of Columbia leave given to
amend declaration.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-05
Den,h or colonel Anderson.

Colonel James W. Anderson, OF Montgomery
County, Nd, whose death occurred at his resi-.
dence, near Rockville, last Friday, was born
in that town on the 9th Of August 1897. He
was q son OF the late DR.. James Anderson, was
graduate OF Princeton College, stndied law
under Taney Il Writ, and was for a number OF
years Register OF Wills, and afterward Chier'
Judge Of the Orphans Court OF Montgomery
County. During the administrations of Bu
chanan and Pierce he was examiner IN the
Sixth Auditors onlce In Washington, resign
Ing upon the accession of President Lincoln.
From 1867 TO the time OF his death he was
Auditor Of the Circuit Court OF Montgomery
County. His wife, who died several years ago,
was Misa May Minor, n daughter of Colonel
George Minor, of FalrfaX COUNTY,, Va.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-05
wisconsin Republican Association.

called meeting OF the Wisconsin Republi-
can Association was held last night at St.
Georges Hall, to consider the Feasibility of
giving Wisconsin sociable this winter. Gen.
eral Starkweather, president of tho association,
occupied the chair, W. L. Colladay, secretary.
Before proceeding TO other business, tho fol.
lowing were elected members OF the assocla-
tlon II. H. Rand, L. j. Bentley, j, p. Dun
woodie, and G. u. Randall 1t was decided TO
give sociable sOne time before Lent, and on
motion n committee of nine was appointed, 10
be designated by the president at some future
time, TO make all arrangements for the same.
1t was also decided TO appoint committees to
canvass the Departments to ascertain the num-
ber OF representatives from the Badger State
who would help TO make the afrair a success.
After discussing the best means to carry out
the entertainment the meeting adjourned.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-05
The President Declines 10 Pardon
m RObbpr

The President yesterday decided not TO in
terfere In the case OF Dick Liddil, who is now
in.iail at Huntsville, Ala, charged with rob.
ubing United States paymaster at Mussel
Shoals, Ala, in the spring OF 1881, Applica-
ton for the pardon OF Liddil was made by
,, poheih1I Sri.'onueh, VI MlssoutI, ahu olner
United States Attorney and the Chief or Po.
ice Of Kansas City, ON the ground that his
pardon would aid materially IN the conviction
OF The notorious Frank James, now awaiting
trial at Independence, Mo. Tho Presidents
action was based on report from the AttOr-
ney-General, who made an adverse report on
the petition for q pardon on the ground that
nothing would be gained by such action, as
Liddll was as much deserving OF punishment
as James.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-05
Making children selfish.

From the Chicago Inter-oc0An.
The paront who encourages the boys and
girls TO look out for themselves, regardless OF
others, may be a shrewd adviser, as the world
understands II, but II does not pay TO raise up
a nation OF selfish people. The lack OF reyer-
ence for age on the part OF young people these
grandfathers ana grandmothers Juggling at
straps standing In crowded ears, while young,
rosy checked misses and stout-limbed young
usual sight. The dear children may have
right TO the seats-no one disputes that.
But tho father or mother who trained them
10 assert these rights sacrificed the incest
and beat traits OF character In caring for the
legs.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-05
Morning Star Lodge of Good Tenn
OlQrs.

The members OF this organization enjoyed
their annual lodge sociable last night at their
hall with many friends and vistors. W. w.
Denison, of Colorado, presided and welcomed
all present to enjoyment of the evening. Tho
following programme was produced: Music
General II. W. Fisher OF Vermont, W. w.
Denison, Mrs. j. s. Gurley OF Massachusetts,
and Miss De La Burn and Miss Fisher at the
organ. Remarks by NJ. p. Caldwell of Georgia.
Recitation by Miss Annie Braley, of Kansas.
Remarks by W. NJ d. Sarell OF Colorado, and
Mr.. Keens Of Iowa. Recitation by Miss Bessie
Perry of Vermont, solo by General Fisher and
Miss Fisher Mt the organ. Reading by Miss
Florence Perry of Vermont. Remarks by w.
s. Stetsop, Mrs. Cutter, W. G.. Perry and A.
Kalstrom. After these interesting exercises
were over, the ladies Of the lodge served
everybody present with confectionery and
The Evening critic., 1883-01-05
Trials by the Police Board.

The impression that the power conferred
upon the Commissioners to remove members
OF the police department without trial In all
cases VIII be Exercised Is Incorrect. II VIII
In no way affect the procedure In the case of
The Trial Board Will be continued and offend
efs be arraigned thereat, as before. Only In
cases OF lnef1iciency or onense incapable of
conclusive proof, action may now be taken In
dependentiy OF any finding OF the board, even
when the case has been taken before II.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-05
SnoMstorm Nuptials.

Henry d. Zeveley and Elizabeth Cobb.
VIM. II. Gordon, of st. Joseph, Mo-, and
Gertie II. Davis, of this city.
James Watson, OF orange Courthouse, Va,
and Alcinda Grayson, OF Prince William
County, Va.
James Jackson and Bettle Walker.
George @. Dawson, of Rockville, Nd, and
Sarah L. Weaver, of this city.
John w. Day, of Montgomery County, Nd,
and Mary c. Bageon, OF this city.
Alexander Rogers, Of this city, and Virginia
II. Cameron, of Harrisburg, Pa.
George w. Comics and Lavinia Holmes.
James II. Kemp, OF this city, and Anna Her.
bert, OF Georgetown, d. q.
Lawrence Rickers and Elizabeth D. Gass-
meQQ.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-05
The Revised Version.

IIIIIAuVIIHIa NtWss
The story of the economical boy, whose
thoughtfulness IN picking up stray pin won
him situation, is well remembered; but
here is one, told us by Chicago man, which
is probably less familiar. An unsOphisti-
Gated looking youth applied to a Chicago
not sharp enough for the business, He
lounged around for awhile and finally, as he
sauntering out, the broker discovered that his
morning mail mad disappeared his pockets
had been picked, and his safe robbed. He
called the young man back and TOOK him i1to
The Evening critic., 1883-01-05
InternationaI Dog.show.

Washington city has never had bench
show Of dogs, but ono is now to be given on q
grand scale next month. The dates are fixed
list Will soon be ready for distribution. Extra
prizes will be given for all dogs exhibited by
ladies from New York, Philadelphia, Balti-
the chow Will be held during the session of
Congress 1t Will be a good opportunity to see
the Capitol and visit the show at the same
time. Mr.. Charles Lincoln Will superintend
the show and Mr.. Curtis, the popular pro-
prietor of the rink, will give all information
relative to the show,
The Evening critic., 1883-01-05
FrnYne,s RIHe.

The Cincinnati GdteNe says that before
Frank Frayne left that city he presented the
rife with which Miss Won Behren was killed
10 Sergeant Benninger, OF the police. The
Gasttie says the sergeant had the gun OK.
omined by an experienced gunsmith, who
ronounccs II In very bad condition. Tho Ca
sStte adds. "It VIII be remembered that at tho
coroners Inquest Mr.. Frayne swore that few
minutes before he fired the deadly shot he OK.
amined the weapon, finding It In good cOndi-
tion."
The Evening critic., 1883-01-05
r Il. r.coIDwEI1, neal Estate Auctloncer.


TRUSTEES SALE OF A TWO.SToRY
IRAME HOUSE, ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF
y STREET.. BETWEEN FIRST A ND THIRD
STREETS NORTHwEST
BY virtue Of deed Of trust, dated July II, A. u.
1879, duly recorded In Iiber No. go folio 30, ct
seq, one Of the land records for the District OF
Columbia, and nt the request of the party secured
thereby, shall sell at public auction, In front of
the premises, on SATURDAY, January o, 1853, at
o'clock y. M all that certain parcel OF land and
premses situate in the city Of Washington, ID. c.,
and known md described as being parts of lots
numbered 10 and 20, In square numbered 5ji be-
ginning for the same At point hteen Qj) feet
west nom the northeast corner of said lot num-
bered 10, and running thence east thirty feet,
thence south Isl feet. thence west 30 feet thence
north 1856 feet to the place of beginning, together
with the improve ments, &c.
Terms One.third cash. balance in six and
twelve months. with interest at per cent. per
aDnum, secured by a deed of trust on the property
sold or all cash, at option of the purchaser A
deposit of s5Orequired at the time OF sale, and all
conveyancing at purchasers cost Terms to be
compiled with In seven days. otherwise the trus-
tee reserves the right to resell the property at tho
risk and cost OF the deiaulting purchaser, after
d27.eod JAMES F. KINEs, Trustee