The Evening critic., 1883-03-02
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

Yesterday afternoon the Jolly stlts On tho
oyster wharf wero highly amused ny lively
contest between Tom Mtllington aud McDoO-
gle, n driver for tho Great Falls leo Company,
The two combatants commenced by disturbing
the atmosphere with their forclble language,
and in tho absence of shootlng-lfons they pro-
coeded TO vigorously lacorato each others
hide with heavy horsewhips, which each man
carried. The whipping match lasted for n
long time TO the great amusement OF the spec
tatOrs, when seargent Nokes appeared upon
The scene and escorted the warriors 70 tho
FIRST Precinct Station, whero collateral was
required from each man.
Mr.. John II. Harley, for many years n we'll
known butcher In the market, and lately pro-
prletor OF tho grocery establishment corner Of
seventh and d streets southwest, died at his
residence on Wednesday evening In his
sixtieth year. The funeral took place to-day
at o'clock, and was attended by large con-
coureo Of his former frionds and relatives,
The remains were buried in the Congressional
Cemetery.
The largest grocery establishment In south
Washington and one OF the largest In the Dis
trict has changed hands, and Will hereafter be
conducted by an entirely new firm Mr.. Frank
Walker and Charles II. Davis, two onterpris-
Ing young mon, for long tlme known TO the
public as clerks in Walker & Co.'s mammoth
grocery, have purchased tho entire interest In
the establishment, and the firm Will In the
future be known as Walker Davis.
By order OF the Postof1iCe Department, tho
registration of letters has been discontinued
Mt the South Washington branch postoIlce.
The registration OF letters at tho branch post.
business men OF this section of the city AMI TO
the population in general. They wero COM
monty registered In the evening, after work
Ing hours, and saved the trouble and expense
TO thousands OF going TO tho interior of the
city. The late collection OF mall Will still be
continued by Mr.. 4. j. Burt, enabling our
citizens to have letters delivered at the City
Postonlce IN the evening over two hours after
the last collection by the Government carriers.
The annual meeting OF the South Washing
ton Endowment Association Will take place
next Tuesday at Blake's Hall. The association
Is composed largely of our substantial busi-
ness men, and ls In very prosperous condl.
:ion.
Mr.. Wolf being detained by sickness, the re-
vlval services at the Sixth Presbyterian Church
last night were conducted by the Rov. Mr..
Burdick, the pastor, who preached a very in
structive discourse. Tho people continue to
manifest deeper interest in religion, and tho
services Will be continued nightly all OF next
week.
newly organized social club In South
Washington, known as the " Mysterious Four"
Will give n phantom party at Decker's Hall on
the evening of March rs. The proceeds VIII
be given TO the poor OF this section of the city,
under the direction OF DR.. Hamilton L. Leach.
Tho sewer recently laid at tho intersection
OF Seventh street and Virginia avenue has
bursted, and now the sidewalk Is In sinking
and dangerous condition.
Go to G. Boyers emporium, at 81 1 Four and
a-half street southwest, for cigars and tobacco.
Cuban cigars are always on hand, and none
but the best brands Of cigars and tobacco are
kent.