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The Evening critic., 1883-03-16
EnancipatiOn

large and enthusiastic meeting was held
at Galilean Hall last night to make Anal ar
rangements for the celebration Of Emanclpa-
ton day. The meeting was called to order by
Mr.. o. s. b. Wall, and Mr.. j. w. Freeman tenn
porary chairman, with W. @. Chase secretary.
consultation speeches were made by Messrs.
Tolliver, Laws and Graham. After the COM
mittee had returned from consideration, Mr..
NJ. NJ. Holland was elected permanent chair
man, Mr.. W. O. Chase permanent secretary
and p. II. Carson as chief marshal.
The following named organizations VIII par
ticipate in the celebrations
Garfield Guards, Captain b. Tucker; West
End Pioneers, Young Mems Union Benevolent
Association, Buffers Zouaves, Knights of
Jerusalem, Gerhardt Social Club, W. S: p. O.,
osceoia Club, Social Club, Sons of Lincoln, Hold
Carriers Union, Capital City Guards, Com
pany D, t. II, Davis captain; Arthur Social
Club, Summer Mounted Guards, W. B. NJ. y.
oliver p. Morton Post, No. 4, Captain Graham;
Cleo Club, d. s. C. Social Club, Brickmoulders'
Union, Ethiopia Social Club, Friends OF Zion,
order OF Chaldeans, Capital City Guards, Com
pany A, T. s. Kelly captain; Grand United
Order OF Galilean Fishermen, Brilliant Star,
Webster Rifles, Zion Wesley Church, Good
samaritans, Sons OF Abraham Benevolent AS
ISOLATION.
The following resolution was unanimously
adopted by the conventions:
Whereas the political condition of vast
number OF negroes In this country is such rs
10 demand attention and careful considera-
ton as 10 Its Improvement; therefore be IL
Resolred, That the president OF this conven-
ton be, and he is, hereby requested to appoint
committee OF twenty five, to be composed of
citizens of this District; such convention to
make arrangements through correspondence
with prominent colored men in the country
for the holding of a national convention during
the first week OF September, 1888, IN this
city.
The convention then adjourned.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-16
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

Yesterday while n colored boy was passing
down Seventh street with huge basket Of
clothes on his head and q cigarette in his
dropped from tho one-center and soon tho
frightened boy was in a blaze. Fortunately
MS screams Tor help were heard by tho clork
in Yates Bros. furniture store, who ran to
his assistance and eXtingnished the flames,
but not until he was badly burned.
Captain JACK has again arrived at the South
Washington wharves after q voyage OF sew
is famed all along the Potomac and tributa-
riee and long the Chesapeake for his eccen-
trlcity and daring In navigating his little log
schooner in places. whore vessels OF n dozen
times the size would be afraid TO venture. on
arriving at tho wharves he became gloriously
drunk and loudly demanded representa-
tive OF the press TO whom he desired to give
detailed account Of his last expedition.
This morning while cart heavily loaded
with asphalt paving bricks was rushing along
Water street, the axle broke and put n sudden
check 10 the ambition of the driver.
delegation from the Washington Light In
fantry Cadets visited tho hall OF the Union
the namo OF the company will DO changed 10
the Union Veteran Drill Corps.
Yesterday afternoon while bateau con-
taining nve OF the employees OF Ross Il Sanford
were returning TO the wharves after tho days
work was over, the boat sunk on account of tho
roughness OF the water. The boat left the pile
drivers near the foot OF the arsenal, 10 come
TO the Thlrteenth-street wharves, but the Poto-
mac was lashed into q foam by the violence of
tho wind, and before the boat could reach tho
arsenal landing she was nearly filled with
water and sunk. Several OF tho hands were
unable 10 swim, and fortunately the water was
not moro than few feet deep whore the boat
went under.
The funeral OF Stella, tho little daughter Of
Mr.. William Boil, took place this afternoon Mt
. o'clock. Tho remains were buried In Glen
wood Cemetery.
Call on John Miller for wood and coal, main
office, depot and kindling.wood mill Four.and-
n tuaa
and branch ofIlce $40 Seventh street north
west and 143 d street southeast.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-16
WEST WASHINGTON.

Last night shortly after o'clock a fire
broke out In a frame building on Twenty ninth
street, near Road. An alarm was turned In,
and the Fire Department promptly responded,
but the building, which was unoccupied,
burned rapidly ON account OF the high wind,
and was totally destroyed In short time.
The estimated loss is $500, but the house was
covered by insurance In local companies.
Tavenner & Bros. report the following live
stock sales at Drovers' Rest yesterday:
Best, 6G6'Ac.; good, 5l2G6c.; medium,
5d5iac.; common, 3@ic. Fifty sheep and
lambs at from 6d6lac. Ten COWS and calves
at from $50 to $40.
EMessrs. Herr & Cissel are improving the
Pioneer Mills so as to manufacture flour. Only
corn is at present grouud.
Late yesterday the water was turned on the
Georgetown level OF the Chesapeake Ohio
Canal and trafllc will be Immediately re-
sumed.
The board Of directors OF the first subdlvls-
ion OF the Associated Charities, as announced,
lars Of the Aged womens Home, on
PRESIDENT Iireu presided, a large number
were present, and much interest was mani
tested in the cause of charity. The secretaries
report showed that twenty-nine destitute fam.
lilies were relieved during the past
two weeks. The treasurer reported that
$40 remained after meeting all
expenses. The visiting committee reported
that large number OF destitute families
assistance. The meeting remained In session
one hour and 1t was decided TO advise the
collectors to request we'll TODD members 10
contribute more than the regulation W ices
for the present so as TO relieve suffering as FAR
as possible.
Mrs. Lucy Smith, wife of James p. Smith,
the well-known produce dealer, died this
morning at 10 80 O'Clock on Lincoln street.
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REAL ESTATE.
The Official Transfers, as Recorded
To-day.

Messrs. Danenhower & Son, real-estate
brokers', 1926 T street northwest, report the
following transfers in real estate In the Dis
cial records In the ofIlcei of the Recorder of
Deeds
George t. Deering to Samuel Norment lots
81, 6S and 20, square $50, on S street, between
Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets northwest,
$4,000.
John and Edward Cammack to c. @. Martin,
lots 132 and 131, square 2i0, on Corcoran
street, between Thirteenth and Fourteenth
streets northwest, $2,250.
Samuel Norment TO George II. bearing, lots
u, ID and ID, square 1877, lots % and 80,
square 20, and lots 20 and 81, square oil, on
II street northwest, $4,000.
+. II. Clarke to Cora L. Clarke, lots 90, 81
and 55, square 1T9, on Sixteenth street, be-
tween Q and II streets northwest, nominal.
Priscilla W. Page to Gardiner Sherman, lots
10 and 20, square 1877, on street, between
seventeenth and Eighteenth streets north
Z. D. Perkins to Halvor Nelson, lot 8, square
100, on Twentieth street, between G and H
streets northwest, S1,750.
James H. Harlan to Emily Carter, lots % anG
90, square pos, on Fifteenth street, between
Q and r streets northwest, 5000.
J.J Knox TO Allen @. Clarke, lot 4, square
7s4, on street, between Third and Fourth
streets northeast, 1926.
George 81. b. White TO Charles Kraemer, lot
81, square $50, on NJ street, between Twelfth
and Thirteenth streets northwest, 1900.
G. @. Martin to L. II. Schneider, lot 1874,
square 240, on Corcoran street, between Thir-
leenIn anu tourteehth streets northwest
$4,000
F. d. Evans TO John and Ed. Cammack, lot
40, square 305, on Eleventh street, between Il
and W streets northwest, 500.
Catherine Grace to John Il. Reilly, lot ~.
square i37, on Seventh street, between + and
@ streets northwest, S2,150.
Minnie q. knight to Oswald Popp, lot 33,
square 931, on Eleventh street, between g
and II street southeast, $1,000.
Henry o. Towles TO Norval W. Burchell, lots
A, b, square 2l5, on L street, corner Vermont
avenue northwest, 10000.
John b. Taylor TO Peter Campbell, lot 8,
square l3G, on Pacific Circle, corner New
Hampshire avenue northwest, nominal.
Allen @. Clarke to Bernard Birnstine, lot 4,
square 7S4, on d street, between Second and
Fourth streets northwest, $500.
Henry u. Mum to Perry Barnes, lot 20,
square 1913, $547.65.
s, NJ. Cochrane to Hal Allaire, lot 8, square
1876, on Eleventh street, between Virginia
avenue and streets southeast, nominal.
Hal Allaire to Andrew NJ. Tompklns, same
property as above, nominal.
O. @. Martin to NJ. ID, Ferrise, lot 1856, square
2dO, on Corcoran street, between Thirteenth
and Fourteenth streets northwest, $1,000.
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Maria Renters will.

louisa Lenoir has filed caveat to the
will of Maria Benter. She AYERS that it is
not the testatrix's last will, and at the al
legged time of making the said paper-writ-
ing Maria Renter was not of sound and
disposing mind; that the paper-writing
was obtained and execution procured by
fraud and circumvention and undue in
fluence practiced upon Maria Benter by
w. l.. Croker and Mary A. Croker, his
wife, named in the paper, the former as
executor and the latter as principal and re-
siduary legatee, or by some other person
unknown to the caveator. 1t is further
declared that the deceased left no real es-
tate, but left personal property of the value
of upward of $1,000, consisting of gold
watch, chain, certain pictures, furniture,
&c. and part, if not all, in the residence of
W. L. and Mary A. Croker. 1t is further
represented that the caveator is a sister of
the deceased, and has brother and sister
living elsewhere. She is next of kin and
claims under the statute of distribution she
is entitled tot portion of the personal prop
ertv
The Evening critic., 1883-03-16
Annual commencement of the Ma
iiOnnI Medical College.

Tho sixty-frst annual commencement
exercises Of the National Medical College
(medical department of Columbian Uni
versity) were held at Lincoln Hall last
night. The stage was handsomely deco
rated with growing evergreens, and behind
the footlights was an exquisite bank Of the
floral offerings to the graduates. The centre.
piece was large harp Of roses and lilies of
the valley, and on either side were ranged
various appropriate emblems formed of
conservatory sweets. Upon the stage
were seated President yelling, the
Rev. DIR. Cutbbert, Professor A. F. A.
King, Professor William Lee, Professor FL
lott Coues, Professor Montague, Surgeon
General Crane, DIR. Frank Hyatt, DIR. ID. w.
Prentiss, DIR. W. w, johnson, DIR. II. D.
Fristoe, DR.. George N. Aoker, DIR. w. P.
LAWYER, DIR. A. C. Adams, Dr. Frank
Baker, DIR. Schaefer and the members of
the graduating class and the under gradu-
ates who passed a satisfactory examination
on the primary branches. At 7:30 Webor's
orchestra played Boettger's Eureka selec-
tions from Iolanthe, and Wagncr's Nieb-
elupgen, after which the Rev. DIR. Cuthbert
delivered the prayer.
The degrees of doctors Of medicine were
conferred by President j. G. yelling, LII.
D., of Columbian College, as follows {:
Wllllam ". DOrucn, VI Now tork
Harry G. Corbett, of Virginia Middleton
+. Cuthbert, of District of Columbia ;
William L. Miller, of District of Columbia |;
Reginald Munson, of Virginia Richard A..
Pyles, of Maryland Daniel X. Shute, of
District Of Columbia Philip G. Wales, Of
District of Columbia Edward l..
Womersley, of Massachusetts,, and p. Bry-
son Wood, Of Maryland.
He also presented certificates TO the fol-
lowing gentlemen, who had passed sat
isfactory examination on the primary
branches:
Thomas A. Berryhill, of Missouri Will
lam Ii. Fox, of District of Columbia
Revere r. Gurley, of Virginia; Henry S.
It. Harris, Of Pennsylvania; Walter ii
Jllman, of Pennsylvania Henry b. Noble,
of District of Columbia; Millard +. Thomp-
son, of District of Columbia, and Joseph II.
Walton, of District of Columbia.
Professor A. +. A. King, NJ. D., dean Of
the faculty, delivered the address to the
graduates.
The prize of $50 in gold to the student
who had passed the best general examina-
tion was then awarded to Daniel X. Shute,
of Washington, by Professor William Lee,
and William l.. Miller was bonorably men
toned. The orchestra played several selec.
tons, Rev. DR.. Cuthbert pronounced the
benediction, and the medical class of 1888,
| fled out into the air of heaven with the
right to write M. d. after their names OIL
| DIR. before them.
The officers and committees Of the class
are as follows:
Paul Clendenin, president II. S. T
| Harris, vice-president; w. II. Fox, score
taIy; ID. X. Shute treasurer.
| Executive Committee-D. X. Shute
chairman; L. L. Womersley, p. G.. Wales
| C. W. Richardson L, X, Graves,
Reception Committee-H. S. T. Harris
chairman; G. w. Drury, w. II. Fisher, w
| II. Fox, Eugene Goodwin, L. o. Howard
| w. b. Magruder, c. w. Scudder, George II
Wright, d. c. Stockstill, M. F. Thompson
| j. G. ChicEcrinC
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AMUSEMENTS,

NAlloNhL lbEhAhIs
Janauschek appeared last evening in double
haracters-Lddy Dedl0cE and Hortense-in the
strong decentralization OF Dickens BLEAK
House," large audience was present, and
the splendid Representations OF the TRACE
dienne elected much applause. Her support
was very good. This evening Jananschek APP
pears in the Jewish romance OF "zillah,' Its
first performance in this city.
FoRD's oPERA-HoUsE.
The usual large audience assembled at the
opera house last evening to witness the per-
formancc OF "Uncle Toms Cabin" by the An
thony and Ellis combination. grand NATL
nee will be given tomorrow.
NEW THEATRE coM1QUE.
Only three more chances remain TO see the
Big Four Combination at the Comique, to-
night Saturday matinee Especially and Satur-
now eD route will open at the Comigue Mon
day. An exchange says: colonel Il. Z. Smell.
bakers Majestic Consolidation inaugurated
their weeks performance at the Howard last
night, before an audience such as is rarely
seen In Boston, Every seat down stairs was
taken. The second tier was 1lled to Its utmost
capacity by people, sitting and standing, ana
the uppermost gallery was literally iammed.
The show was strictly lirst-class, and richly
deserves the enthusiastic reception accorded
10 1t, as the troupe is the finest ever brought
originality OF the performance Is as noticeable
as Its general excellence, and is worthy OF the
continued patronage 1t is sure to receive"
THE NEW DIME MUSEUM.
The greatest bill OF the season is offered this
week at the New Dime Museum. 1t Is open
day and night. Tomorrow, st. Patrick s day,
three performances Will be given
oDD-FELLows' HALL. ..
on Tuesday evening next grand hop and
literary entertainment Will BIO held at odd
Fellows Hall, under the auspices OF washing
ton Lodge, No. @, !. o. o. f. Able local talent
has been engaged for the OCCASION
THE NOTWITHSTANDING RINK.
This evening the tri,weekly assembly will be
held at the Skating Rink. Music by Webers
band. 49,
THE APOLLO CLUE.
This evening the Apollo Club, assisted by
Mrs. Nellie d. McCartee, Will give grand con
cert at the congregational Church. 1t will bI
one of the pleasantest and most enjoyable af
fairs OF the season. Tickets can be obtained
from members and at the music store of ELL:
* Co., where reserved seats can be had wlthou
extra cost.
CARRIE SWAIN.
Next week this charming little actress vii
open at the opera'house in "Mab, the Miner
Daughter"
"LIGHTs o. LONDON"
This grand success will DO presented at thu
National Theatre next week. 1t is superb.
mounted, and the company presenting it tn
best-taken all and all-that has visited tn
| National Capital this season. The sale OF seat
| has commenced at the boXonlce OF IN
| National.
| NILSSON.
This superb artist-ably supported-wll
| give one grand concert AT Lincoln Hail Of
| Thursday evening next, the both Instant
The Evening critic., 1883-03-16

The Easter display in the store of w. II.
Morrison, AIS Pennsylvania avenue north
west, is attracting a great deal of attention
among the lovers of art and beauty in this
city. The designs are varied and beautiful,
and embrace everything in the printed,
photographic and engraving arts. The win
dows present beautiful appearance with
their tastefully- arranged designs in cloth,
card and paper, and are well worthy visit
of inspection. Designs for day or Sab
bath schools, and suitable Easter presenta-
tions can be found in style and price to
suit every one. Take peek in the Easter
bazar of w. II. Morrison, 475 Pennsylvania
avenue northwest
The Evening critic., 1883-03-16
DIED,

ALSoP.-on Wednesday, March ID, 1888,
Charlotte, only child Of Minnie and William
Alsop, aged 2 months.
GooDCHILD.-On March 10, 1888, Willie
Edgar, the youngest son of Martha and the late
Richard Goodchild, aged 10 years, IL months
HIS funeral will take place at IL o'clock
Saturday, 18th instant, from ST. Stephens
Church. The friends and relatives of the fam
lily are invited to attend.
JoHNsoN.-March II, 1888, at 8 $50 O'Clock,
jamie Johnson.
pIPER.-March Is, 1883, after a short but
painful illness, Hendley Hatton, son OF Henry
Piper, aged 10 years, months and Is days.
Funeral from the residence OF Mrs. f. Will
Jams, No. 1913 7 street northwest, Saturday,
March IL, at o'clock p. m. Friends of
parents are respectfully invited to attend.
wALLICH.-on March Is, 1888, at s 10 a.
M, Warnetta A. Wallich, wife of j. W. Wal
Itch, No. 439 n street northwest, in the forty
Interment near Laytonsville, Montgomery
County, Nd, Saturday, March IL, 1888.
HENEDERGER. i March 15, 1888, Mabel,
wife OF Lucian G.. Henneberger, and daughter
Of @. A. Grymes.
sTORMoNT-on Thursday, March Is, at
IL BOP. M, Mary Desiree, infant daughter of
William Il. and Anna e.. Starmont, aged six
months and twelve days.
Funeral Will take place from the residence
Of her parents, No. "a 1 street northeast, on
Saturday, at p. m.
DRIYER.-On Thursday, March 10, 1885, at
/ p. M, Maria Louise, daughter Of George
W. and Mary E. Driver, aged years and 5
months
Funeral from the residence of her parents,
1343 Pennsylvania avenue, Saturday, March
II, at p. m. Friends requested TO attend.
HEATH.-On March ID, 7:30 p. M, after
long illness, Lizzie May, infant daughter of
Thomas X. and Emma J.. Heath aged four
months and twelve days. Funeral services at
residence, No. 10 Defrees street, at 1 o'clock,
Friday, March 10, 1888.
Gone 10 the ''Mansions of Light"
The Evening critic., 1883-03-16
Omen Ionadab Meetings.

A new feature of open Jonadab meetings
was inaugurated last night by Eureka
Council in their beautiful council-chamber,
Washington Hail. The council met at an
early hour for the transaction of business.
At the conclusion thereof the doors were
opened to the public. Among the visitors
a majority were of the fair sex. Then be-
gan one of the most interesting "good of
the order" exercises, interspersed with
speeches, music and recitations, all of which
were enjoyed by " full house." 1t is the
purpose of the council to hold these open
meetings quite often.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-16
Morning Star Lodge of Good Tenn
plars.

Morning Star Lodge of Good Templars
held its regular meeting on last evening at
1923 Seventh street northwest, which was
largely attended. After admission of new
members, great deal of work for the in
terest of the lodge and order was trans
acted. The services to be held on next
Sunday evening at Assembly's Presbyterian
Church, corner of Fifth and streets north
west, when the Rev. George o. Little will
deliver sermon upon the subject of tenn
perance, being under the spe-
cal auspices of this lodge,
arrangements for full attendance upon
that occasion, not only by the members Of
the lodge, but of the order generally, were
made. Mr.. George w. Hawxhurst, G. w.
secretary, of Virginia, was present, and in
short address detailed the rapid progress
of the order in that State. The lodge was
also entertained by music, recitations and
speeches. by several other members of the
order after which this very pleasant and
profitable meeting adjourned.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-16
sudden Death of Mrs. Garner.

Mr.. James w. Garner, and well-known
and estimable lady, died very suddenly
this morning at her late residence, No. 1116
Ninth street. Mrs Garner has been con-
Quoting large boarding house at the num-
Der mentioned, and was at the breakfast
table this morning, when she got up to
leave the apartment with her son-in-law,
Mr.. Bentley, but was suddenly overcome
and sank back into her chair, and died in
a few moments.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-16

gregatiopal Church this evening Will be de-
lightful musical treat. The harmony pro-
duced by the welltrained voices of these
forty Jolly young gentlemen is guaranteed to
drive away the "blues" for at least a month,
and to cure all diseases Incident TO humanity.
The programme for tonight omits all classical
music, such as is appreciated only by thor.
ough musicians, and is made up entirely OF
spfightly, enlivening selections, which are
sure TO please the public at large. A feature
OF the evening will be u soprano solo by Mrs
Nellie d. McCartee. Frank Pearson and Jack
HickcoX Will display their sonorous bass
voices, and Johnny Lawrence Will make the
big organ talk, whistle and laugh. A few re-
served seats, at fifty cents, still remain at
Ellis music store, and It Is the correct thing
for those who have not already secured tickets
to avail themselves OF that privilege early this
afternoon.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-16
A FLORAL tribute to Modest worth.

The personal popularity OF Mi, A. U. wy
man, the courteous and scholarly gentleman
who succeeds MIR. Gilhllan as United States
Treasurer was evidenced to-day by his being
the recipient OF an elegant floral tribute ex-
pressive OF the congratulations OF the ladies OF
the Redemption Bureau. The handsome de.
sign was composed OF q beautiful column, per-
haps two feet high and six or eight inches in
diameter, with arms forming the shape OF a
lifted or upturned anchor. On one side this
frame was covered with scarlet and
white carnations, lnterspersed with clusters
OF sweet violets, which served for the blue OF
the National colors. on the reverse side the
flowers, Marechal Neil roses, violets and
scarlet carnations, wero arranged 70 form
stripes, while suspended from tho projecting
arms Of the column were the scales OF Justice,
evenly balanced by the weight, and the fragrant
bloom OF a row of white carnations, surround
ing a bed OF vIolets, from the centre OF which
arose magnificent Marechal Nell. The beau.
tiful Offering was admired by host Of
friends, who came In to congratulate the new
Treasurer.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-16
Not DYED Horses.

Mr.. Hugh Gallagher, who was charged
by Colonel Rittenhouse with selling him a
pair of dyed horses, corrects the statement
At the time Mr.. r. made the statement Mr.:
Gallagher was in Virginia with carload
tenhouse were a pair of black colts and the
only spots upon them was whore the har-
ness had rubbed them. Mr.. Gallagher
never offered to compromise with Mr.. Kit-
tenhouse. Norfolk, Va, papers please copy
The Evening critic., 1883-03-16

John S. Daley and Mary j. j. Beasler, both
OF Fairfax County, Va.
Gerge Johnson and Priscilla Arnold.
HOratio II. Moran and Melinda L, Hall,
Edward II. waysoD, OF this city, and Mary A.
Fordham, OF Philadelphia, Pa.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-16
Mark Twain's Roughing IL.

LEADvILLE, CoL.-The Chronicle says
OF all the hardships and privations en-
dured by the Argonauts of 49, while
"roughing it, none was greater than the
absence Of st. Jacobs Oil, the great cure for
pain.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-16
"AYderney Dairy Wngons.n

Fresh Attorney butter, churned every morn
ing and delivered in u ID "Ward" prints, 65c.
per ID. Also, cottage cheese, buttermilk
and sweet milk, &c per at. Cream 15c, per pint {.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-16
MARRIED,

BURGESS-DAVIS.--O March ID, 1888, at
the house of MIR. James Patterson, 913 Ninth
street northeast, by the Rev. Jacob Wilson,
Mr.. Thomas Burgess, late OF Chester, Pa, to
Miss Katie Davis, OF this city.
Pennsylvania papers please copy.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-16

Can you ind case OF Brights Disease OF
the Kidneys, Diabetes, Urinary or Liver Com
plant that 10 durable, that Hop Bitters has not
or cannot curer ASK your neighb0rs II they
can.