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The Evening critic., 1883-01-03
EAST WASHINGTON.

Colonel James A. TAFT, ono OF the most re-
spccted residents OF East Washington and an
old landmark, has been elected vice.prosldont
OF the oldest Inhabitants Association.
large force OF workmon nre engaged in
digging Tho foundation for 81. Marks new
church structure, which VIII DO located ON tho
southeast corner OF Third aud streets south
cnst.
Tho newly.arrived Fish Commission steamer
Albatross is described as a beautiful structure.
She was built by the Pusey Jones Company, OF
Wilmington, Del, from model specially pre-.
pared and adapted to the purpose OF the Com
mission. She was constructed OF Iron, is n
propeller and q model craft, renecting much
credit upon her American builders.
An important meeting OF the Light Guards
Will be hold at McCauley's Hall this evening.
Action looking toward tho reorganization OF
the company, and other measures, viii DO
considered. 1t is understood that delegation
of ex.members and veterans will be In attend
ance.
Perseverance Lodge, I. o. @. T., held a very
Interesting and well-attended moeting at
McCauley's Hall last evening.
The little boy who had his thumb blown of
while firing New Years salute with an old
musket is rapidly improving.
Gunners report that the country contiguous
to East Washington abounds with rabbits, and
accordingly large numbers OF tho toothsome
animal are being shot The colored gunners
are getting In their work in lively manner,
and their game Is put upon the local market.
East Washington Business Notes.
a full stock Of groceries, meats, vegetables
andt liquors at McOauley Dellwigs two
stores, 300 Pennsylvania avenue east, and
corner OF Second and streets northeast.
sheet-iron and tin-working orders will be
223 Pennsylvania avenue east. completo
limo of heaters and cook stoves always In
stock.
Comforts, blankets and spreads in great va
riety; also, "a complete assortment of season
able dry goods at Mr.. George f. Harbin's, 31o
Pennsylvania avenue east.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-03
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

Hnrbormaster Sutton reports the following
new arrivals at the wharves; Steamer Norfolk,
Captain Shropshire, merchandise for j, u.
Johnson Co; pungy Mama, Captain Davis,
GOO bushels oysters for market; schooner 8. j.
Douglas, Captain Lewis, 800 bushels oysters;
schooner Edwin stuart, Captain smith, 600
bushels oysters; schooner doisell, Captain
Blank, 500 bushels oyslers: schooner Marga-
ret Ella, Captain Davis, 400 bushels oysters;
schooner william Talton, Captain Adams, 800
bushels oysters schooner Fanny, Captain
Henderson, 100 tons white sand for now PEN
sion ONCE; sloop Fanny, Captain Stacy, 800
BUSHELS 6 oysters; sloop Emma, Captain Wells,
tain Cook, GOO bushels oysters; schooner u.
F. Marsh, Captain Eskridge, 800 bushels
oysters; sloop Sarah Jane, Captain Simms,
600 bushels oysters.
Thirteen cars loaded with wood from vlr-
ginia landed In one train on the South Wash
iDgton sidings last night.
oysters still remain remarkably high at the
wharves the minimum price being 60 cents
and the maximum 50 per bushel.
The steamer Mattano has made her last trip
for the season, and Will be RENTED for duty In
the spring. The steamer John W. Thompson
was sent to Alexandria TO day for repairs.
Mr.. Lewis II. Noyes, the well-known con.
tractor, OF South Washington, has gone to
Roanoke, Va, wherc he has years contract
TO fulfill.
Thomas s, Tune, esq.,, formerly a leading
druggist of South Washington, and at present
superintendent OF the Piney Point, Nd, light.
house, has returned to his station, after an
agreeable visit to his prother, Mr.. L. J. Tune of
Seventh and i streets.
Large quantities Of sand are being brought
to the wharves to be used in the construction
of the new Pension once. Mr.. II. NJ Miller, a
wellknown contractor of South Washington,
is supplying the government. The sand Is
brought to the city Id Bchooners.
Drugs, perfumery, medicines OF oil kinds
and toilet articles at Prices drug store, 1926
Seventh street southwest. Call and see him.
Henry wex, dealer in boots, shoes, hats,
caps and fancy slippers, ct 427 Seventh street
southwest, has an Immense amount OF holiday
goods on hand which he Will sell cheap.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-03
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

The United States Court, Judge Hughes pro
siding, met In this city to-day. There are
number of cases docketed for trial. The case
Of s. O. Neale has been set for Friday next.
The City Council at a recent meeting or
dered lamppost 10 be placed on Pitt street,
between Cameron and Queen, and the resi-,
dents OF that neighborhood are delighted to
see that the order Is being carried Into effect.
Mr.. Leonard Brown yesterday received his
commission from Governor Cameron as flour
inspector of this city, vice ]. s. Taylor. Mr.. d.
entered upon the discharge OF his duties at
once. Mr.. Joseph Horseman also received his
commission yesterday as fish inspector for
this city, vice W. A. Stewart, deceased.
The exercises OF the Christmas celebration
at st. Johns Chapel, West End, last night, were
of an interesting character. The church was
handsomely decorated, and there was largo
crowd present, among them q number from
Washington. The only thing to mar the pleas
ure Of the evening was tho action of several
young men from Washington, who engaged In
a rough and tumble fight in front OF the
chapel.
The alarm OF fire about $50 last night was
caused by the partial burning of n stable on
South Pitt street, owned by Mr.. NJ. Larlor.
At meeting of the Hydraulion S. f. E. Com
pany last night the following officers were
elected to serve the ensuing year: Benjamin
Barton, president; II. l.. Carne, first Vice.
president Thomas Lannon, second vlce.presi-
dent; John Lannon, secretary; David Tennes.
son, assistant secretary; George Dix, foreman,
and Richard Price, assistant foreman. Mr..
VIM. G. Simpson received the Endorsement of
the meeting as engineer, by q vote Of Is to II,
against Mr. Joseph Young.
Several young mon were arrested by the po-
lice last night for disorderly conduct.
Catch-as-catch-can: Bulldog and young man
They have biscuit cloth and cheese cloth
now.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-03
Wasi,fnctau Wnxs.

New Years night, about 10 o'clock, as q
CRITIC reporter was strolllDg up Louisiana
avenue he met two young gents who had evil
IDENTIFY been making New.Year calls. They
were in condition to dread the width rather
than the length OF the streets. They were
trying TO discuss the events of the day. No.
spoke first, deprecating this Washington GUS
tom Of having to drink everywhere one went
calling. He said he hadn't drank much, but
he pitied some Of the boys whore he had been.
estimation, and 1t may be he was correct,
but one thing was sure-he was getting
through the night rather badly. No. then
eide OF tho walk to the other. swell, (hic)
don mind the (hic) drinkin business; 1 can
stand (hic) any mount drinkin an its allie
,nni niSs s@meei &c can drink iS ANYTHING ana hic(
gets way 'th.(hic) me is this eatin' business.
Ihad to eat moron (hic) forty times to day,
and my stomach feels lust like O Junk shop.n
The Evening critic., 1883-01-03
ADJUSTMENTS.
NATIONAL THEATRE,

crowded house greeted Miss Anderson last
night, and her impersonation OF the Countess
in Glove" gained round after round OF spon.
taneous applause. Tonight this greatest OF
American actresses will appear In "The
Daughter of Roland" The sale OF seats for
Miss Anderson's engagement has been very
large.
Laughter is the order Of tho night at Fords,
and large audiences are being made fat under
theIidiculous influence OF George II. Adams
as Hbnipty DNnptN supported by his excellent
company. There Will be matinee to-day.
THEATRE coMIoUE.
Colonel Snelbaker certainly caters to Wash
ingtons theatre-going public In tip-top man
ner. The attractions this week at the Comique
artist of rare ability. The lovely creatures
composing MontaGue's Female Mastodons rem
der the burlesque, ga Happy Man" In an OK
matinees tomorrow and Friday. Don't fail to
see the ballet.
NEW DIME MUSEUM.
The aggregation of wonders continue to at
The Illuminated panorama is very nne. The
museum Is open day and night
LYoEUM LECTURE COURSE.
The Rev. Joseph Cook, the famous Boston
lecturer, will deliver the second lecture in the
Lyceum Course at the Congregational Church
tonight on "The Religious Signs Of the
Times" on Friday night Mr.. Cook Will lee
ture on .'The spoils system: or, the Pocket IN
Politics." Seats may be secured at Free
bookstore, on street near Fourteenth.
YALE GLEE CLUB.
on Monday evening next, at Lincoln Hall,
the Yale College Glee Club will give one OF
their famous concerts. All the old college
songs, glees, and MARBLES will be rendered
Tickets may now be secured at Brad. Adams.
THE SKATING RINK.
The rink was crowded last night with all
the fashionables and society people. The polo
game between the Reds and tho Whites re.
suited in n draw, each team securing one goal
Tonight will be the gala event Of tho season
at the rluk. Manager Curtis will entertain
the National Rines and the corps will appear
in full dress. There will be another assembly
Friday night and matinee Saturday.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-03
A STARTLING AFFAIR
which Caused Excitement nnd
AInrm nj the Stnte Depnrtment. !

Yesterday, little after noon, CRITIC re-
porter searching for items was vending his
melancholy way along the boulevards fronting
the massive piece OF granite known rs the
State Department. whom ho was startled by n
Shrek OF terror, and looking up saw the slight
form OF tho Secretary OF State bound down the
steps leading TO the entrance. Following him,
his eyes distended with terror, came Chief
Clerk u. and in quick succession came pour
ing out sltmlegged clerks, lean.legged watch
men and messengers, ono and all having a
kind Of oh l.Lordy -aint-it-awful expression on
their faces.
"Duiiding anre, Mr.. Secretary" inquired
our reporter.
"Iieavens, no; would that 1t were no worse"
gasped tho Secretary, glanclng uneasily to-
ward the building.
"Gracious Heavens, would that 1t were no
worse" moaned tho terror-stricken employees
in chorus.
"For goodness sake, then, what is it?" anx-
iously queried our young man.
Chief Clerk d. dragged him aside and said
hurriedly: "please don't give 1t away, but 1t is
rumored that there is n War Department
young man loose In tho building. But don't
be alarmed" he said reassuringly, as our re-
porter started back with an alarmed express
sion, "wo've rung for the police and they Will
soon capture him."
The Evening critic., 1883-01-03
THE EVENING CRITIC.
EsrABrIsHED AUGUST 1868.
LACoNIC LOCALS.

Mr. EMMoNs SMITH forfeited s. in the
Tolce Court to-day on charge of selling pis'
tolls to minors.
TnHoDonE LEWIS was charged in the
Police Court with keeping an unlicensed bar
and the case was continued.
CATHERINE BURROWS, n household SCR
want, has gone to iail for thirty days for steal
ing cutlery from her employer, George Brush.
JenN ARMS, a colored man, who brutally
assaulted his mistress, Eliza Green. and
kicked md beat her, was sent TO jail for three
months by Judge Smell to-day.
THE following Improvement permits
were granted to-day John II. Albers, to i'm
prove dwelling 1858 Thirteenth street north
ing at 1411 L street northwest, $4,000.
JosEPnINE M. A. SMoLINsKr, n young
woman residing with her parents at 1923
Sixth street northwest, was sent yesterday to
ment In this way is certified by two physicians
as n consequence OF acute dimentia from
alcoholism.
EzEKIAL SMITH and Silas Terror two
colored men, charged with tho embezzlement
Of n number OF carloads OF street sweepings
from the contractor fors sweeping tho streets,
waived an examination In the Police Court to-
day and were committed to await tho action OF
the Grand Jury In default OF $500 bonds each.
CHARLES MONTGOMERY, the colored
driver charged with stealing n mule, cart and
harness from his employer, was acquitted Of
that charge to-day, and convicted OF second
offense petit larceny in stealing waste-paper
from the Agricultural Department anlrwas
committed to await the action of the Grand
Jury.
Mr.. S. A. CURTIS gives reception to the
journalists and correspondents at tho Skate
ing Rink on next Saturday evening, on which
occasion the Columbia Bicycle Club Will also
be present Generally the rink is closed on
this evening, but Mr.. Curtis, In order to give
the newspaper fraternity an opportunity to
enjoy his hospitality, has designated this
night as It Is the one when most of the scribes
are at leisure.
AT THE annual meeting of the Sparta
Club, held at their rooms in the Centre Market
building, Tuesday evening, January 2, the fol
lowing officers were elected flames d. Kennedy,
president; O. III. Whitelow, ce-presdent;
Judson Malvin, secretary; James II. Smith,
treasurer; executive committee, j. H. Butcher,
Joseph Bush, j. Karl Bruce, e. A. Savoy and
j. i. Boston. Messrs. s. b. jackson, Howard
johnson and Lewis Horton were elected active
members.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-03
The Angney-wi,mot Shooting Case.

Jacob p. Angney, who shot John Wllmot at
the ST. Marc Hotel, was In the Police Court to-
day for a hearing. The prosecution said they
were not prepared to proceed and asked for a
continuance until tomorrow. Mr.. Moore
stated tho papers charging tho prisoner with
assaultlng and attempting 10 Kill Colonel
Turnbull would be 1led to-day.
A motion for reduction of bail was made,
and IL was agreed 10 reduce tho amount from
81, 500 to $1,000 in each OF the two cases.
Counsel for the defendant stated that II
they could procure bondsmen they would
waive an examination, but that II they failed
in this they would ask a trial tomorrow.
The case was set for tomorrow.
Angney was neatly dressed aud looked bet
ter than when he was committed. He seemed
very cheerful and talked freely In response
to query as TO how he liked the Government
building In which he had been soiourning he
said that he was we'll treated and cared fol
and could complain OF nothing.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-03
NIinrehnI,n I.odge of Good Te,nnlnrs.

The spacious hall of Minnehaha Lodge of
Good Templars was completely filled on last
evening by the members OF this deservedly
popular organization and visitors from other
lodges. large number of new members were
initiated and quantity Of other important
business was transacted with that dispatch
and satisfaction which characterlzos this
lodge. After the close Of the business session,
stirring and eloquent addresses were made by
Mrs. Nettle Sanford, Messrs. A. N. Canfleld, Z.
q. Cheeks, II. NJ. Green and w. M. Sarell. Mrs.
j. H. Dony and Mrs. A. Kalstrom entertained
those present with vocal music, and Mr.. b. Il.
Rhodes contributed to the pleasure of the
evening by O selected reading.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-03
Federation of Labor.

At the annual meeting of the Federation OF
Labor last night the election of officers took
place, and all the old officers were reelected.
The following paper was adopted:
Whereas in advocating the rights OF the
working class, we are actuated by no desire to
divide unearned wealth among our number,
but rather to prevent the products of our Of
forts being divided among those who do not
earn 1t, and contrary TO the principles Of
equity and fair dealing.
And whereas, believing Intelligent appeals
to public opinion Will inevitably work for us
more lasting reform than combined efforts
when misdirected, therefore
ReS0tred, That In appreciation of the success
and talents Of Mrs. Chsrlotts Smith, president
Of the Woman's Nationa! Industrial League,
we respectfully suggest resumption of her
publication and tender our hearty support.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-03
Father wiret Dead.

Rev. Father Bernard f. Wiget, $. j., formerly
pastor Of st. Aloysius Church in this city, died
at st. Thomas Manor, Charles County, Nd,
at 5 80 O'Clock yesterday morning. Father
wiget was born in Germany In 1920. He be-
came priest and camo TO this country, and
Gonzaga, and the pastor OF st. Aloysius Church,
being very well.known in this city. He left
here about twelve years ago, and since that
Church In Maryland. Mr.. II. A. Rover, Mr.. A.
D. Coppee, Mr.. James Becker and the mem
bers of the Chapel Point Club Will leave this
funeral, which will tako place tomorrow at
I IN a'rlpcks
The Evening critic., 1883-01-03
The March to the AItnr.

Samuel W. Smith, OF this city, and Clara E.
Ha2emeyer, OF Richmond, Va.
Lloyd NJ. shackeltord and Maria L. Bradley,
both Of Richmond, Va.
Carter Dixon and Lizzie johnson.
Myer Strasburger and Emma Beusinger.
J.W. Thomas, Of Fargo, OAK, and Marion
V. Hunter, OF this city.
william Cuslck, of Baltimore, Nd, and
Annie Ryan, OF this city.
Charles A. Frizzell and Lottie Nj Holt, both
OF Georgetown, DC.
John Evans and Annie Coleman.
Alexander Hollan and Mary Lisber.
william d. Stokes, OF Franceyille, Pulaski
County, Ind, and Ida May Hosper, OF Cam
bridge, Guernsey County, Ohio.
William l.. Crittenden, OF Fauquier Countf,
Va, and Laura L. Amiss, OF Culpeper County,
Na
The Evening critic., 1883-01-03
New Years Receptiou.

One Of the most pleasant of all the receptions
given on New Years day was the one at
"Temple Cafe and Hotel" by Mrs. La Fetra
and her lady guests-AIrs. Sabine, Mrs. Quinn,
Mrs. Van Winkle, Mrs. Eder, Mrs. Shock, Mrs.
Dufour and Miss Mills and Mrs. Avellne. The
new parlors of the house arc most attTactlyely
furnished, and the taste and elegance OF the
dress OF the ladies', the gladness OF the greet
ings and the brilliancy Of the gaslight upon NIL
charming young ladies' from Baltlmore-Mss
Harding, Miss Frederick and Miss Stroebell--
added greatly TO the Joy OF the occasion.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-03
Miss Frances II. willard.

The winter temperance work OF Miss VIII
lard, the president Of the woman's National
Christian Temperance Union, began In vlr-
ginia a few days since at Charlottesville. She
purposes going South then West TO tho Terri
tories and on TO the Pacific coast, returning In
the spring. MISS Willard spent a part of one
day last week at Senator Dlair's, this city. We
learn that her efficient private secretary, Miss
Anna Gordon, is sick, In New York, and will
not be able to go TO the Southland with her as
yas her intention.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-03

VIM. w, GoULD.J. P. Horbeck, Thomas
Mohun and Jewell Lonsdale the four alleged
o tSs pnIico Comrt tolday to Sose
who had given collateral Withdrew It and
substituted bail In the sum of $500 each. All
the cases were continued until Saturday next,
when they will be fully tried.
MEssRs. DUvALL & MARE will erect a
brick residence on the corner of Third and X
streets northwest, at a cost OF $4,000.
TODAY permit was granted to John T..
Kendall TO erect warehouse on Pennsylvania
avenue, between Sixth and Seventh at o cost
Of $4,000.
A VERY interesting entertainment will
be given at the Union Bethel Church on Janu-
ary IL, IS, and 10. Several novel features,
including prize guessing, &C., Will be INDUCED
In
The Evening critic., 1883-01-03
The An.hropofogicaI society.

The Anthropological Society held its sixty,
second regular meeting at the hall of the Ma
tional Medical College last evening, Major j.
W. Powell, the president, in the chair. DR..
Cnervin, OF Paris, was elected to membership.
The entire evening was devoted TO paper
read by Captain Clarence Dutton, United
States Army, on the Hawaians. Captain Dut-
ton, after giving graphic description of the
manners and customs of tho Sandwich
Islands, also gave u very interesting account
of the progress of Christianity In tho Islands
and the effects OF our civilization. An inter-
esting discussion followed the reading of the
paper,
The Evening critic., 1883-01-03
New Dime Museum.

The attractions at the New Dime Museum
are drawing crowded houses this week, the
ladies and children. The charming panorama
Of Professor Harding, with its moving figures,
cannot fail TO please all who SEQ II. Mr..
other novelties AFFORD n most attractive enter
tainment worth double tho charge OF admis.
sion. Seats always reserved for family parties.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-03
A SnilOr,s Luck.

short time since We announced that the
circular OF the November drawing OF the
Louisiana State Lottery, from NJ. A. Dauphin,
second capital prize OF 500, 900, amounting to
$4,000, has been drawn In Newburyport.
This morning we received letter saying:
that two-nfths OF the second capital-that is
S1o00O-was sold to Charles Mowatt, OF the
schooner Lucy May Newburyport."-N
6uTgE0ft, Mass, Herald, Dec. 2.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-03
II T. CoLDwELL, Auctioneer.

TRUSTEES SALE OF IMPROVED PROP
ERTY ON z STREET, BE.rwEEN NORTH
CAPITOL AND FIRST STREETS EAST.
1876, duly recorded in llber. s23, folio 40,
one of ne land records for the District of Column
bia and at the request of the party secured -.
thereby, I, as surviving trustee, will sell at Ti9l
public auction In front of the premises, on LID
THURSDAY, the 1th day OF January,
A. d. 1888, at $3.50 o'clock p. m, the fol:
lowing described real estate In the CITY, OF
Washington, ID. O., to wit: Lot lettered ], in b. H.
Warmers recorded subdivision of lot In square
numbered six hundred and sixty mine (6G9), to-
gether with the improvements, etc.
Terms One-third in cash and the balance
in three equal ustallment5 Mt six,
twelve and eighteen months, with interest ut the
rnte OF ak per cent per annum and secured by
deed Of trust on the property sold or all cash at
option of the purchaaer; 500 deposit at time Of
sale, and all conveyancing and recording at pur-
chaser's cost. Seven days allowed to comply with
terms, etc. ANDREW Il. DUVALL,
d22eod Surviving Trustee.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-03
wishIng a Prosperous New Year.

Mr.. II. Clay stewart, on meeting MI. John
W. Thompson on Monday, said
"Mr Thompson, We have been saying Il
wish you "happy New Year" for the last forty
years; now / shall change that nnd say Il wish
you a "prosperous New Year."
"Thats II, replied Mr.. t., and the two rich
men parted.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-03
Notice.

Tho goods, embracing nne steel engrayings,
oil printA, artotype engravings and other
styles OF pictures, bisque figures, ornament :
etc., formerly at the ''Christmas Bazar," 401
Seventh street, have been removed to W. II.
Veerhoff's, 016 Seventh street, whero they
will be offered OF great reduction.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-03
WEST WASHINGTON.

Drovers' Rest livestock sales, Tuesday,
January 2, 1883, reported by Taverner
Bros SsIt 2S2 eats ered and sGa
@5A; common, 31a0G41a; 325 sheep and lambs
at Sheep, 1;AG512; yearling, 5lt2CG6; lambs, 5l5
@6A; 20 cows and calves at from S35 to $50;
market brisk.
aeorgetoWn e Lodge, % No. 3s, q. 9. G.. G. B., held @
interesting meetings last night, the latter In
stalling the recently elected officers.
Dunbarton Avenue Church was well filled
last evening to witness the marriage OF Mr.. j.
w. Thomas, OF Fargo, OAK, and Miss Marion
v. Hunter, daughter OF Mr.. William Il. Hunter,
Of Twenty-second street. Rev. Mr.. Webster.
assisted by Rev. Richard Norris, OF Ryland
Chapel, performed the ceremony. The newly
married couple then proceeded to the resi-
dence Of the brides father, whore q reception
was hold. They will leave for their new homo
in Dakota about February 1, 1888.
Miss Lucy T. Merrill, OF Washington, for
merly a belle OF this place, Is visiting friends
in Frederick.
revival service is in progress at the West
Georgetown III. E. Church, under the direction
of Rev. George NJ. Berry, assisted by Rev.
Henry Gross and others.
Tho officers OF DECATUR Lodge, No. o, X. OF
P, were installed last night by the Grand Pre-
late, j. P. Smith.
A Mr.. Rotntzell, living In an alley between
Thirty-1rst and Thirty-second streets, at
tempted to commit suicide to-day by taking a
large dose Of laudanum. DR.. shekell was I'm
mediately summoned, and render such assist
ance that 1t is hoped he Will recover.
The Georgetown Catholic Union hold q large
meeting last night, important business being
transacted, including the adoption OF a new
constitution and the nomination of candidates
to I'LL the different ofllces Of the association,
and who will be voted for at the next meeting
on Tuesday evening next
For twenty.seven years OF its existence the
Young Catholic Friends Society have given a
sociable, and the eagerly looked for aDair
comes on tonight at Forrest Hail. and Will
undoubtedly equal any of those heretofore
given.