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The Evening critic., 1883-02-27
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

The County Court, Judge James sangster
presiding, met at the old courthouse In this
city yesterday. In the case OF the Common
wealth vs. Stoney Robey, for assault, on an ap
peal from the Justices decision TO quash the
Indictment, the motion was overruled and tho
case continued until the next term of tho
court. Horatio Ball, lately appointed super
intendentof the poor for the county, qualified
by giving bond In the sum OF $4,000 Tho last
Will and testament OF John Slater, deceased,
was admitted to probate, and John W, Slater
and William Y. Slater qualified as executors IN
$4,000.
There are three vessels at the wharf loaded
with oysters. The blyalYes are retailing AT
10000 cents per bushel
Bishop whittle will administer the right Of
confirmation at the Episcopal churches In this
city next sunday
George Odell, colored, was sent to Jail for
sixty days yesterday, by Mayor Beckham, for
an assault on josephine Lee, also colored.
Mr.. George W. Rock, of this city, while
riding In street car In Washington yester-
day, had a gold watch stolen from his pocket.
MIR. Rock had on his person at the time $500,
which the thief failed TO get.
The planking for the four.masted schooner
being built at the lower shipyard In this city
was shipped from Jacksonville, Fla, yester-
day.
Mr.. Napoleon waddey and Miss Mary SIM
mons, OF this city, are 10 he married to-mor-
row evening.
The cutters were lined with ice this morn.
ksllght Are occurred on Royal street, near
Gibbon street, yesterday evenin', which, how
ever, was eXtlnguished before much damage
was sustained.
There were four dodgers and four prisoners
| at the station'house last night-George cray,
| colored, charged with breaking into the house
| of sallie Timbers; Edward Tyler, arrested on
| q piece warrant on complaint or Charies
| Minor; A. +. Skillman and VIM. Lane, He-
| tanned on complaint OF the constaoIe oi 'ho
| county.
The extra local train leaves Alexandria at
| 10 80 and Washington at p M
The Evening critic., 1883-02-27
PERSONAL.

Mr.. G. l. REED, of the Peru Ind.)
Republican, has been In the city for several
days.
WILLIAM THoM, of the Navy, on last
Sunday registered at the Paris office OF the
Herald.
THE Rev. Mr.. Skeats, in his new Eng
lish dictionary, says that the word "God" is
Of unknown origin and that II has been incor-
rectly connected conjecturally with the word
''good."
THE Philadelphia Sunday Mirror says
that Edward Mcpherson Is an applicant for the
office OF Chief of the Bureau OF Engraving and
Printing, and then coolly and cruelty adds
'but 1t doesn't look as II he would get It,
Mrs. HARRIS, wife of Chief Engineer
Harris, of the United States war vessel
Swatara, and her three lovely daughters were
among the arrivals on the Excelsior this
morning. They came from Old Point Com
fort, Va.
Miss PERRY, Of Charleston, s. c., the
highly cultivated, sprightly, and handsome
young lady who has been visiting Mrs. Nj. 5.
Thompson, No. 1888 Corcoran street, left for
the South this morning to the extreme regret
Of her numerous friends.
COLONEL HENRY Il. PEYToN, the
principal executive clerk OF the Senate, who
has been necessarily absent from his post OF
duty for six weeks, by sickness, was at the
Capitol to-day, very much improved In health,
and was receiving the congratulations of his
many friends over his rapidly returning
health. He has sufficiently recovered to re-
sumo his duties.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-27
WEST WASHINGTON.

John Gibbons, tho genial saloonlst is pre-
pairing to construct substantial row of
houses on the corner OF green and Bridge
streets.
Several new members were initiated at the
meeting OF Covenant Lodge, No. 10, I. o. o. F.,
last night.
The Georgetown Masonic Choir met last
night at the hall on High street, and practiced
under the leadership of Professor Sousa, Of
the Marine Band. The choir ls preparing for
public concert shortly to be given.
Tonight the Young Mems Catholic Union
will meet at their hall on High street.
A large flock OF cows from Virginia, passed
through West Washington this morning, des-
tined for farms In the suburbs of the city.
The Dashaway Reform Club held n rousirg
meeting in their hall last night, which was
addressed by Judge Holloway, Messrs. Bohrer,
Berry and others. The meeting was attended
by number OF ladies, and excellent music
was provided.
Late yesterday evening a fire broke out In
ahouse In Poplar alley, occupied by George
Lincoln. Oflcer Cramer hurried TO the spot
and extinguished the namas without the
assistance Of the Fire Department.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-27
THE EVENING CRITIC.
ESTABLISHED AUGUST lS8s,
LACONIC LOCALS,
WARMERS Safe Kidney and Liver C,

WARMERS Safe Kidney and Liver Cure.
A NEW freight elevator has been ordered
for the Bureau of Engraving and Printing
ENocH KNIGHT, an Army associate of
Judge SHELLS and now judge of the Police
Court at Portland, Me-, visited Judge Smell
to-day.
PATRICK QUIRK, charged with stealing
coat from Edward Burgee, was before
Judge Smell to-day, and the case was con-
tinued.
A VERY large assemblage of persons at
the Classical Society last night, in Miss
Ransom's studio, greatly enjoyed ex.Sena-
tor Boutwells paper on "Old World Dis
coveries of America Prior to Columbus"
THE members of tho Washington Opera
tic Association spent most enjoyable time
at the Roller Skating Rink last evening as
the guests of Mr.. Curtis. There was very
large attendance and every one expressed
pleasure that the rink was again open for
the benefit of the gliders. The members of
the association sang the concerted piece
from Patience" 81 Hear the Soft Note of
An Echoing Voice." and then amused
themselves skating and falling down
mostly the latter. There is a matinee at
the rink every afternoon and assemblies
Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-27
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

South Washington is fast becoming the
manufacturing portion OF the Capital city.
Every year secs large number OF industries
added to those already In existence. In the
last few days II. O. Poist an enterprlslng
young man OF this section, has opened broom
factory at 472 Maryland avenue. Four hands
are employed, and already orders have been
received for four hundred dozen brooms,
mostly from city merchants. II Is expected
that other hands Will be shortly engaged.
large force OF laborers were at work this
morning repairing the railroad tracks near
the Intersection OF Maryland avenue and
Eleventh street.
An electric light has been placed by tho
Baltimore Il Potomac Railroad Company on
Sixth street at the point where the trains enter
tho depot building.
number OF mechanics are at work upon
the new sawmill to be erected at tho foot OF
Thirteenth street. The frame has already
been erected.
A large number of the citizens OF South
Washington visited the Museum last night to
view the articles TO DO sent by this Govern
meut TO the London exhibition.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-27
REAL ESTATE.
The Official Transfers, as Recorded
To-day.

Messrs. Danenhower Il Son., real-estate
brokers', 1926 f street northwest, report the
following transfers in real estate in the Dis
trict today, as compiled by them from the oni-
cial records in the ofllce Of the Recorder of
Deeds:
Philip Il. Hauptman to Jennie HumphrIes,
lot 90, square n, on street, between Twenty
first and Twenty-second streets northwest,
S1,SOO.
90, square 152, on T street, between Seven
teenth and Eighteenth streets northwest, : $50.
Diller b. Gron TO A. Z. Rodgers, lot 112,
square 100, on street, between Fifteenth
and sixteenth streets northwest, $500.
Diller b. Groff to TheodOsia Hodge, lot Ill,
square $50, on II street, between Fifteenth and
Sixteenth streets northwest, 50, 800.
John J. Knox to Michael Culhane, lot Is,
square 1927, on street, between Thirteenth
and Fourteenth streets northeast, nominal.
A. X. Brown, trustee, to Peter Meagher, lot
z, square S76, on f street, between Sixth and
Seventh streets southeast, $4,000
Peter Meagher TO O. Lyon, same property
next above described, $4,000.
Henry @. Coburn, trustee, TO Adams L. John.
son, lot 8, square 3i5, on Eleventh street, be-
tween and II streets northwest 1928.
Daniel Kelley to n. Paul, lot 10, square 5SS,
on Second Second .snS street, between G and II streets
George IT. Gibbons to j. Coleman, lot .,
square 419, on Eighth street, corner OF II
northwest, $1,000.
W. T. Bramhall, trustee, to W. II. Hopkins,
| lot /, square 1011, on Tennessee avenue, cor
| ner Twelfth street northeast, Sill.
w. b. Hopkins to W. Ii. Hodges, same prop
erty as above, nominal.
Richard Peters TO W. Nj. Hodges, same prop
erty as above, S5OS.75.
Thomas Adams to William II. Adams, lot 5,
| square III, on street, between Nineteenth
| and Twentieth streets northwest, nominal.
Letitia Chandler TO J. Nc V. Mackall, lots Is
| and 10, square 222, on II street, between
| Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets northwest,
| 500, 500.
George It. Gibbons to James Coleman, lot 8
square 410 corner OF Eighth and r streets
northwest, $1,000.
James Coleman TO J. Clotworthy, lot 2, square
| 419, corner OF Eighth and r streets northwest
nominal.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-27

In accordance with the recent order of Judge
wylie concerning the disposition of cases ap-
pealed from the Police Court, In which APP
peals were not perfected, about forty cases
have been remanded to the Police Court and
the defendants were to-day served with the
following notice: "This court having been in.
formed by Francis Miller, Assistant Attorney
for the District of Columbia, that the papers
in the case OF the appeal of - from the de-
cision of the Police Court in case No. =, were
delivered by the clerk of the Police Court TO
the clerk of the supreme Court of the District
on the - day of -, 1888, and that the said
- has not perfected his appeal as required
by the rules OF the court, It is ordered that
the papers be returned and the case remand
ed to the Police Court, there to be proceeded
In rs If no appeal had been taken."
Tho following supplementary notice Is also
given;
Sin consequence OF your failure to perfect
your appeal from the judgment OF this court,
the Supreme Court OF the District has made
the order of which the foregoing is a copy.
You are hereby notified to appear in the Po-
lice Court on the 90 day of -, 1888, to per-
form said Judgment"
The Evening critic., 1883-02-27
THE ACCUSED DETECTIVES.
Flinders and COOmes Appear in
Court, and Give Bail.

After the Grand Jury presented tho indict-
ments yesterday against the detectives and
others, bench warrants were Issued and placed
in the hands OF the Marshal for service, eS-
cept in the cases OF Mr.. Charles E. Flinders,
private detective, George W. Mantz and John
L. Smith, and these wero sent to the Fifth
Precinct Station, as tho individuals were resi-
dents In that precinct. 0nlcer Breen subse-
Guently arrested Mr.. Flinders and carried him
to the station, whero Lieutenant Arnold kindly
permitted him the use Of that officers room
for the night.
The others who had been members of the
detective corps were not found at home, but 1t
was pretty generally understood that they
were in the city and eraded % @ arrest , only Tor
ment In the station. AS an evidence or the
truth OF this statement eX.Detectiye John W.
Coomes walked to the courthouse this morn
Messrs. McElfresh and Miller had not reported
when the court convened.
Shortly after Justice Wylle came on the
bench In the Criminal Court this morning, Mr..
Leigh Robinson appeared and asked that ball
be fixed in the cases against Mr.. Flinders.
DistrctAttorney Corkhill asked that ball DO
MIR. Robinson thought that excessive. Mr..
Flinders was here; had been here, and made
no EFFORT to leave, and less amount would be
ample.
His Honor said that he would set the bail at
50, 600 in one case and $500 In each OF the
others, but the District-Attorney being salts
fled with S2, 900 that amount was agreed upon.
Colonel j. p. Jackson called attention to the
case OF Mr.. Coomes, and said that he was a
man well known In this community, stood
high and was respected. He asked that the
bail bo Gxed at a nominal sum, say 500.
81 want $1,000 In that case" said the Dis
trict Attorney. -
"what is he suspected of having taken ~
asked the Court.
81 believe 1t was some 5000 keys" said Mr..
jackson, (which he took away
"All at one time 2" inquired tho Judge.
81 don't know" answered Colonel jackson,
shut they were delivered to the owner by
him."
easily give $1,000; so let the bail stand at
that" said the Judge.
Mr.. Wash. u. Williams was then oHered ana
accepted as surety in each case.
None Of the other parties appearing, the
court proceeded with Its regular business.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-27
AMUSEM ENTS,
NATIONAL THEATRE.

The distinguished tragedian, Mr.. Lawrence
Barrett, WAS the recipient OF an ovation last
evening at tho National Theatre in keeping
with his merit as an actor and his perfect pre-
sentation OF Boxers really grand tragedy or
"Francesca Da Riminl." His support comes
In for good share OF credit for the success OF
the play. 1t will be repeated every evening
on Saturday, but none on Wednesday.
FoRD's oPERA-HoUsE.
Esmeralda," Mrs. Burnett's famous play,
large and enthusiastic last evening. 1t is a
charming domestic comedy, ana delightfully."-
rendered by one of tho best mated and proper
toned companies on tho stage. The scenic
effects are very finely finished, and the gem of
play perfectly set with all efrectlye surround
ings upon the stage.
NEW DIME MUSEUM.
Everybody should see the "London Mystory,"
now performing to crowded houses at the
museum. 1t astonishes and pleases all who
see II. Hosts OF fresh novelties VIII be offered
this week. Herr Miller, the celebrated Ger
man grotesque and the French Musical Quar-
tet are among the attractive features. Admls'
sion to Curiosity Hall and performance, only
10 cents.
ST, PAUL's.
Tomorrow evening Rev. Dr.. Cleveland Will
deliver his highly.popular lecture, "They
Who Talk" at St. Paul's English Lutheran
Church, on II and Eleventh streets,
THE RoLLERsKATING RINK
Tho skating rink reopened last evening for
the spring season. 1t was largely attended,
and every evidence points continued success,
Assemblies are held every afternoon at 2;3O
O'Clock. Tomorrow the beginners clrcltng
class Will commence,
The Evening critic., 1883-02-27

The Theatre Comique was crowded last
evening by highly enthusiastic audience
whose principal object was to witness the set
to between the famous champion Mace, and
the Maori Slade. Slade spared eXcellently
and displayed wonderful agility for a man of
was not such master OF tho manly art as
Mace. There was no heavy hitting, but great
deal OF quick hit, clever lodging and rapid
action. The audience was very we'll pleased
applauded them during the rounds and at the
close,
Colonel II. X, Fox was called upon the stage
by the audience and enthusiastically greeted,
Although the acknowledged father OF sporting
matters in this country, Colonel Fox has never
witnessed a priZe-fght In his life, and says he
never will. Mace and Slado meet again to-
The Evening critic., 1883-02-27
Distribution OF Cnrp.

The carp distribution season is nearly
over and the work of distributing white
fish has been commenced by the Fish Com
mission, a car load having been sent to
Michigan last week. The commission has
now on hand 6S0,000 Penobscot salmon
eggs, 100000 California trout eggs and 12i,-
900 brook trout eggs. Two hundred thou
sand trout and 100000 white fish have al
ready been Matched. The Penobscot sal
mon eggs are of a beautiful pink color, and
are kept in glass jars, through which they
can be plainly seen.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-27
Found Dead in Rcd.

The family of Mr.. VIM. R. Lusby, promi-
nent young man Of East Washington, and
son of VIM. Lusby, esq, an old resident,
were shocked last night upon going to the
young mans sleeping apartment to find
him stark and stiff in death. He was in
his usual health and spirits when he re-
tired and the cause of the sudden demise is
unknown. The coroner has been sum-
moned and will make an investigation.
Large numbers of friends visited the fam
lily at their residence, 1929 Eleventh street
southeast to-day
The Evening critic., 1883-02-27
That Utah Giant.



Mace and his Maori are not to haye the field
undIsputed. A Utah gentleman is at present
in me city on his way TO the East to make
their acquaintance, His name is A. S. Harlon.
he is seven feet two inches tall in his stock
portioned. lie measures 40 inches around
Inc chest, 81 inches around the thigh, and \
inches around the calf Of his leg, while his
forearm measures Ii inches and his biceps
II. He has had several encounters with
ambitious opponents, whom he has always
'laid aside" as he calls It, He is now anxious
10 Law slade aside.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-27
Suspicious About speer.

He has received his reward. Congressman
Emory Speer, OF Georgia, concluded TO browse
In "Independent" pastures. Although sup
defeated for reelection. But few days ago
President Arthur nominated him for United
States Attorney. 1t may be stated that only
mark Of executive afrectlon, and Mr. Speer is
considered "good enough Morgan" for the
purposes of the titular chief OF the Republican
party. Like General Longstreet, ho has boon
taken into the fold,
The Evening critic., 1883-02-27
The Ruling PnssIon,

Rochester Post Express.
The general system OF placing coils OF rope
in hotel bedrooms as means of escape has
caused big demand for striped silk stock
ings,
The Evening critic., 1883-02-27
a5 Per Cent. BeIow Cost.

For few days We will sell at the above dis.
count previous TO our closing auctien sale OF
the entire stock OF dry and fancy goods OF Mrs,
N. Gutman, 012 Seventh street northwest. BY
order OF Abraham Fisher, assignee.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-27
DIED.


KEEFE.-On Tuesday, February 27, John o.
Keefe, native Of Abbyfeale, Limerick County,
Ireland, a resident of this city for the last
His relatives and friends are respectfully
invited TO attend his funeral from his late resi-
dence, sherman avenue, above Ninth street,
Thursday, at $3.50 p. N.
Darlington Sunday, February %, 1888,
at p M, Mrs. salone Darling, at Brightwood,
ID. c., aged 70 years.
KING.-on Sunday, February %, 1888, Mr..
Joseph King, in the 65th year of his age.
KINsULAR.-on February %, 1888, at 80
a. M, Dudley Kinsular, aged so years, a ma
two OF Burrus, County Carlo, Ireland.
LACY.-On February %, 1888, at 4 30 n.
M, after long and painful illness, Cora NJ.
G. Lacy, In the 10Th year of her age, daughter
of the late Edward Il. and Annie L. Lacy.
PARISH.-on Sunday, February %, 1888, at
8 80 p, M, Stephen O. Parish, aged 80 years.
Funeral will take place from his late resi-
dence, No. Ill street northeast, on Wednes-
day at p, IN.
GClncinnati papers please copy,1
The Evening critic., 1883-02-27

PhllAuelphlh news.
Fred Gebhard and Mrs. Langtry struck Gin
clnnau Just as tho foods came, and though
Fred was very venturesome, Mrs, l., was not
worried. She knew that his head would not
elnk.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-27
Making II Hot for Him.


Boston Star.
Ingcrsoll may not believe there IS h-i
is cross-examinlng him, thinks the witness
tand Is the place.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-27

Fresh Alderney butter, churned every morn
ing and delivered in y ib 'Ward' prints, Doc.
per 10. Also, cottage cheese, buttermilk
and sweet milk, &c per at. Cream 15es per pint
The Evening critic., 1883-02-27
our Greatest Reduction


is the boys department. We offer downright
bargains in boys clothing, Eiseman Bros,
corner Seventh and Z.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-27
LQANS.
n RIED.

BARLow--LANSDALE "a, 1888,
at parsonage, by Rev. s. NJ. Hartsock, Alfred
Barlow, OF New York city, to Fannie NJ. O.,
ton, d, @,
The Evening critic., 1883-02-27
The New Five.Cent NickeIs.
why She Didn't Worry.

George W. Driver Will commence paying ont
to-day over his counter $500 In tho new i've
cent nIckels.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-27
BOARDING.

FeNsNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
nor FIRST GLASS BOARD AND MEALS,
I call at the Forsyth Dining rooms, No. 1908
ing lunches, sls twenty meal tickels, ., and
single meals, 35 cents; the best coffee, tea cream
and butter in the city, lunches at all hours R7.6t<
n GENTLEMAN AND WIFE, OR TWO SIN
" gle gentlemen can be accommodated with
nicely furnished rooms, with or without board, at
722 10th street northwest board and room for two,
$40 per month, f26-3t&
UTANTED-STRANG VISITORS AND
w residents to know that frst-class table
board can be had at the La Pierre, corner OF 10th
and L sts.; terms, 80 cents per meal; IL tickets
for s5 or slS per month, f2l-2w*
The Evening critic., 1883-02-27
Lynchburg Virginian, edltori


Atlanta Post-Appeal editorial.
No station is too high and no name too spot
less to escape the slanderOus pencils OF some
OF the Washington correspondents. Parties
who are well posted state that there is no
ground whatsoever for the recent scandal in
which President Arthur's name figures con-
spicuously. The author OF the scandal should
he bounded down and Jailed,
The Evening critic., 1883-02-27

WY ANTED-BY A CoLORED WOMAN, A
w situation n chambermaid in private
family, or to do general housework in small fam
lily. Apply to 1889 l. ST., between 18th and 18th
sts fy3
The Evening critic., 1883-02-27

7 osT-FEBRUARN %, A PAIR OF GOLD
~ spectacles, at the Bethel Historical
Literary exercises, Lincoln Hall. The finder will
please return the same to Mrs. A. z. Spencer, $40
N 81. n. W. R3-3ta
The Evening critic., 1883-02-27
LOST AND FOUND.

T osT AT THE CAPITAL PLEASURE
IL clubs entertainment, Feb. 70, at Williard's
Hall, nn oVercoat and seal skin cap. The hnder
Will obhRe us by leaving u at No. log ST, IL. w.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-27

ENoR sALE-AQUARIUMS Of .s<zusu,>
4 all descriptions; gold and pearl DAccgsss-Xss1
hshes no change Of water needed for one month;
something new and beautiful; rustic Terra Gotta
ware; new store. 635 d st. N. vs.. j6.ly
The Evening critic., 1883-02-27

VXTANTED-BY a SETTLED WHITE WO-
w man. situation as cook; Is good one:
also accustomed to hotel and restaurant work OF
any kind; first-class references given. Address
NJ. Il. X Critic Office t2
The Evening critic., 1883-02-27
FOR S6LE-Houses.

lNOR SALE-A NEW PRESS BRICK FRONT,
~ three stories and hasement house; three
and special bargain. j. j. Sutphen, 938 Il st. n W.
fi6-tf ~
The Evening critic., 1883-02-27

wv ANTED-BY A RESPECTABLE YOUNG
w colored girl, place to assist in general
hotisework or as nurse Apply at No. 1872 10th ST.
n w. f23
The Evening critic., 1883-02-27

&c So3D Ga pREssMAKER sss KdnIS
take work home at reasonable rates. Address NJ.
T. a. Georgetown Postoffce. fl2
The Evening critic., 1883-02-27

uTANTED-BY A COMPETENT CoLoRED
W. girl place TO cook, wash and iron. AIp;;
ply 17ld 10th st. n. FL
The Evening critic., 1883-02-27

VITANTED-BY A COMPETENT CoLoRED
w woman, washing to do Apply ut No. 2ili
Va
The Evening critic., 1883-02-27

WY ANTED-BY AN Al WASHER AND
w ironer family washing to do at her home
or by the day. Address 925 NailOr's alley, be-
tween 9th and 10th sts. Margaret Wood. f22
The Evening critic., 1883-02-27

7 OST-A PIECE OF BLACK VELVET RIB
thereon, Finder Will please return to 359 Pa, ave
and receive reward. fl6.3t
The Evening critic., 1883-02-27

1NOR sALE-VERY VALUABLE PATENT
It for djusting window sash, patented August
lss2, for the District and virginia. supersedes the
dollars offered rare Inducements, all owners of
buildings are applying them and dispensing with
the Topes, Call on M. Pennypacker, GIG II at. n.
W., Patent dealer, ilBtf
The Evening critic., 1883-02-27
WARTED-Sttuauons-temaie.

Advertisements OF three lines, under the head o
"Situatons Wanted" are inserted three time
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-05-02
A FINE RANCH FOR SALE

Fort Benton. M 4.