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The Evening critic., 1883-06-13
EAST WASHINGTON.

very painful accident happened to John
Norman, one OF the colored workmen engaged
In concretfng East Capitol street, about L
o'clock yesterday, by which his feet were se-
verely burned. He was preparing TO I'LL his
Kettle with boiling tar, when the large pot
overturned, submerging the pavement and
covering his feet with the burning fluid.
Much unfavorable comment has been caused
by the fact that after the accident occurred
the unfortunate man was compelled TO lay
upon the pavement until nearly dark before
he was removed to his home, on Coyington
avenue northwest, and physician sum
moned.
The funeral Of Mr.. James Edwards, late
Deputy United States Marshal, took place
from his late residence, corner OF Seventh and
Rev. G. D. Andrews, of Christ p. E. Church, Of
hciated, and the ceremonies were attended by
Harmony Lodge, /. o. o. F., and John A. Raw
Inns Post, No. l, q. A. II. Messrs. Adam L.
Rose, William Young and p. A. Caywood acted
as pal. bearers on the part of Harmony Lodge,
and j. d. @. Stautenberg, Edward Quigley and
W. +. Dewey on the part Of John A. RawlinS
Post, No. /.
An old naturalist named Shedd, who lives
on Eighteenth street southeast, and appears
upon the streets in very odd home. made cos
tune, has been attracting much attention Of
late, especially among the small boys, who
follow him about yelling, "There goes old
buggy" and other titles suggestive OF his oc-
cupation of collecting and preserving insects
and other specimens OF natural history. The
professor spends the entire day like q Dig spi-
der In entrapping guileless bugs, and at night
he cleans and prepares them for mounting on
cards. The cards are nicely arranged for
framing and sell quiterapidly.
Mr.. John W. Thompson, a we'll known citi-
zen of East Washington, who was taken seri-
ously Ill several nights ago and had TO be
taken to his residence, 745 Seventh street
southeast, is still In critical condition.
Mr.. Walter Nicholson, jr, son OF O1icer
Nicholson, and formerly Capitol policeman,
has been appointed TO a position In the Fire
Department. The appointment is very good
one, as the young man is both industrious and
brave.
The Washington Light Guard Will assemble
at 8 O'Clock this evening in uniform for In
spection and drill at the company's armory,
d.Fellows' Hall.
The small boys along Pennsylvania avenue
east amuse themselves every evening by plac-
Ing long rows of torpedoes along the street-ca
track. The effect is quite startling when the
cars pass over them. 1t resembles, In sound,
miniature battle. The practice is a danger.
Gus one, as 1t is likely to frighten horses and
result In runaways.
Excursion and picnic parties should inspect
the large and varied stock or Dornin Ellis, the
popular grocer, corner OF Third and A streets
southeast, before purchasing. Canned goods,
fruits and other prepared Injuries. Wines,
liquors, cigars, &C., every grade and at every
price, beside fresh meats and vegetables
day.
The Evening critic., 1883-06-13
WEST WASHINGTON.

on Monday 4,13O tons of coal left Cumber.
land for West Washington and GIL tons for
Alexandria. The coal is again rapidly ac-
cumulating on account of the lack OF vessels.
Considerable hay is being still brought to
the city by the canal boats from the rural
Maryland districts. The hay is left over from
last years crop and It is reported that there is
yet a considerable quantity remaining to be
shipped to market.
Condition OF the water in the Potomac this
morning Great Falls, very turbid; receiving
reservoir, very turbid; at south connection,
turbid; at north connection, very turbld, and
at distributing reservoir, clear.
Drovers' Rest livestock sales yesterday
and sold at: Best, 5rs(96c.; good, 5@5h;
medium, 1iaG5c.; common, 3ta(a4. 1000
sheep and lambs at: Sheep, 3d4la; lambs,
lambs, 4l2CG612c. Ten COWS and calves at
S25 to $50 each.
Arrived: Barge Caledonia with 1925 bush
els wheat, which sold at prices ranging from
II .20l4 TO s122Ra per bushel.
But one schooner left tho port with coal for
New England.
Mr.. jay Cook, the well-known commission
merchant, has left the city on business and
pleasure trip.
The Evening critic., 1883-06-13
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
A Brilliant Wedding Ceremony Last
NlHbt.

Marini's Hall was the scene last evening
of one of the most brilliant weddings ever
witnessed In this city, the high contracting
parties being Miss Rebecca Behrends,
daughter of Mr.. e. j. Behrends, the we'll
known merchant Of Seventh street, and Mr..
Edward Hathanson, prominent young
business man Of New York city. The main
hall, which was magnihcently decorated,
was filed with the friends Of the young
people, many Of whom came from foreign
parts to witness the ceremony. A large
floral bell had been erected at the rear end
of the hail. beneath which the couple wero
married.
Rabbi Stern, of the Eghth-street Syna-
gogue, performed the ceremony. Upon
entering the hall, the bridal party ap-
preached the altar in the following order:
The ushers, Messrs Leon Tobriner, julius
Hamburger, Harry and Lew Jocabos and
M. Hamburger, all of this city; Morris
Baar, Henry Samstag, Gus Straus and d.
hamburger, of New York the father and
mother of the groom, the groom and the
brides aunt, the bride and father. Rabbi
Stern then, in the most impressive manner,
united the couple after the beautiful cere-
monies of the Hebrew service. The bride,
who was attired in cream satin with pearl
ornaments, looked grandly beautiful.
After the ceremony was con-
cluded, the guests were invited
down to the dining.room below, whore a
magnificent repast was spread. Justice
having been done to the feast, the remain
ing hours of the evening were devoted to
dancing. Among those present were Mr.
and Mrs S. Samstag, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ
Kaufman, Mr.. and Mrs. Lew Newmyer,
Misses Triplett and Rawden, Mr.. Liber-
mann and wife, of Wilmington, Del; Mr..
Green, of New York s. Simon, of Phila-
delphia; s. Kahn, of Baltimore; M. II.
Prince, New York; George Krause and
sister, Baltimore Hugh Hahlo, New York
Lew Bories, Baltimore; Ehrend Gordman,
Baltimore; Henry Samstag, New York;
Miss Rose Strauss, New York; Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Behrend, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Kauf-
man, Mr.. and Mrs Charles Kaufman, Mr..
and Mrs. Philip Wallace, Mr.. and Mrs. DIR.
| Strauss, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Baum, Mr..
| and Mrs. Luchs, Mr.. and Mrs. II. Franc,
| Mr.. and Mrs. L. Oppenheimer, Mr.. and
Mrs. L. Baum, Mr.. and Mrs. 3. Nordinger,
Mr.. and Mrs. 1. L. Bout Misses
Ida Gusdorf, Cora Adler, Matte Bout
Bertha Kaufman, Martha Kaufman, Carrie
| Lansburgh, Emma and Pauline Samstag,
Fannie Goodman, Fannie Gutman, Carrie
| Oppenheimer, Florence Krauss, of Balti.
more Sallie Boyer, Rickie Cans, Hennie
Minister. Clara Luches, Goldie Walach
Birdie Kaufman, Annie Kaufman and Car
rie Calisher.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathanson will remain il
Washington few days, after which they
will go to New York and take up theil
| residence there.
The Evening critic., 1883-06-13
THE GAS QUESTION.
The Arrangement With the George
town COmORuy,

toVh company.
The Commissioners yesterday afternoon
concluded their negotiations with the
Georgetown Gas Company, and announced
that, after consultation with the repre-
sentatives of the company, they had agreed
that the street-lamps would be lighted
during the next fiscal year for $500 hours
for 500 per lamp per annum, the same rate
as that agreed to by the Washington Com
pany.
The price for private consumers is now
$3.50, which is to be reduced after July to
$2.25 and 25 cents off for prompt payment,
making net cost of 81 per thousand.
The agreement is not final, as it requires
to be ratified by the board of directors of
the gas company.
Judge Edmonds, when questioned con-
cerning the agreement, said that the nego-
tiations had been in progress for some time,
and these concessions, if finally agreed to,
would be very important gain. Mr.. Ed
monds also said that the Georgetown Com
pany was small one, making only 100000
600 feet of gas per annum, while the Wash
ington Company makes 100000 900, and
that the Georgetown Company's profits will
be diminished considerably by the reduc-
tion. Mr.. w. +. Seymour, president of the
Georgetown Gaslight Company, was next
interviewed. Mr.. Seymour said that the
Commissioners had made a proposition
to the company, the terms of which he had
not yet communicated to the board of
directors. He believed the proposition
would be accepted by them, although doing
SO would cut down their profits to a very
low figure. The company, he said, was
doing very small business in comparison
with the size of the town, the number OF
meters not having increased fifty in ten
years, notwithstanding the great number
of new houses that have been built.
The Evening critic., 1883-06-13
Red Hot I'm swampoodre.

There is tumult in Swampoodle. There
is inchoate war in its classic precincts.
There is smacking of fists and flashing of
eyes, and numerous swears going on down
there. All the hubbub has been raised be-
cause the rumor has reached the Swamp
that tho General of the Armies of the
United States has secured q monopoly of
kissing pretty girls. The excitement cul-
minated in an indignation meeting last
night at MAYORS Hall, corner of II and K
streets, at which the following resolutions
were unanimously adopted:
Rtsoired, That kissing the girls Is the pre-
rogative of every son Of Adam, and mighty
good prerogative.
R6sOired, That we have always done our
duty TO tho girls at every convenient oppor-
tunity, but we don't want no d-n monopoly to
deprive US of our fair share.
ReS0krtd, That II General Blllee s. comes
down here poaching buses we'll punch his
head.
ReSolUtd-And strong-see II we don't.
Res0lUtd, That committee of three be ap-
pointed to lay for General Billee II he comes
down here.
Resoired- -Forgiving-That II General Billee
has adopted kissing the girls as his game to
be President, we're ready to help him, and
Well wear our moustaches out to carry him
triumphantly through.
Res0lgtd-Determinedly II we don't.
The Evening critic., 1883-06-13
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

For somo time past the hands employed on
the steamers arriving ut the wharvea have
been missing their raiment md other articles
and could find no clue to the thief until yes
terday afternoon, when Onlcer King noticed
William Ii. jackson prowllng around, and Inn
mediately laid siege TO his frame. The cul-
prlt was found to be wearing pair OF shoes,
shirt and several other garments belonging to
steamboat hands at the time, and was uncere-
moniously 1erked to tho Third Precinct sta
tion-House, where he was made TO give up his
lltgotten gains and retire for an audience with
Judge Smell. Jackson has been guilty OF
many similar tricks before, and has often
needed police treatment.
The Excelsior, on her trip from Norfolk this
morning, brought an immense cargo OF freight
consigned to Washington merchants. Tho
freight consisted OF d15 sacks OF potatoes from
Boston, and large amount Of cabbagos and
other garden truck, together With manufse-
tureu articles for the retail trade.
The residents on l. street, noar SIKH, were
aroused yesterday evening by serious con-
nict between Henry Balderson and Farquher
Daniels, two recent rural acquisitions to the
city. Daniels cast foul aspersion upon the
character OF his friend Balderson, who imune-
diately struck him heavy blow in tho face.
serious conflict eDsued and was attracting
considerable attention, whom both parties
were captured and taken to the station.house
by oflcers Daily and Wilson.
Two colored boys, one a 14.year.old mulaito
and the other black youth somewhat smaller
and younger, sayagely assaiIed each other
about z 80 o'clock this morning on Twelfth
street near Maryland avenue. number OF
Whito boyb BdtueIbu dtuuuu W Wlbutss tuo
spectacle. The fight was short aud bloody,
both contestants biting, manning and cursing
TO the best of their ability. The shirt OF the
larger boy was almost entirely torn from his
body, leaving the bare hide for the operations
Of his opponent, and he seemed to
be getting the best OF the conflict
when by lucky display Of agility he sue
ceeded in bringing. his antagonist with a
heavy thud to the sidewalk. The black boy
now reeorted 10 biting and succeeded in
planting several deep teeth brands In the hide
OF the enraged mulatto, who, In retaliation,
struck his fallen foe many heavy blood-pring-
ing blows OH the nose. Tho light weight was
about TO haul down his colors and concedo VIC
tory to his antagonist, when the cry OF police
put an end to further proceedings, for specta-
tors, opponents and all promptly hied them
selves TO other haunts.
Mr.. William Birch, the genial gate.keeper
at the Baltimore Il Potomac depot, met with o
serious accident yesterday evening. He was
riding the distance from the depot to South
Washington ON passenger train, and in at
tempting to Jump on he fell and struck his
head, causing wound which bled profusely.
After the accident he was taken into the ONCE
OF the Greenleaf cofree and spice mill, where
the wound was washed. He afterward returned
to his residence, on r street, where medical
attendance was procured.
The Evening critic., 1883-06-13
THE BICYCLE RACES.
The Second Days Events at Athletic
Park.

The last days races of the Capital Bicy-
Gle Club attracted q large attendance at
Athletic Park yesterday. The first race,
two miles, was open to all amateurs. The
entries were j. NJ. Borden, Frank Howard,
G. II. Chickering, T. A. Berryhill, @. Il.
Evans r. T. Foster and ID. E. Williams.
Howard and Borden started at the scratch
the others were given o start Of from 100
to $50 yards. Howard won, Chickering
second and Borden third. Time, 7:24l.
In the first heat of the three mile profess
siOnal race the entries were j. 8. Prince, of
Boston, champion of the United States; II.
w. Highan, the champion of England; f.
s. Robinson, of New York, ex.champion of
the United States, and Thomas Harrison, of
Washington. Prince took the lead at the
start and won the first mile few yards
ahead of Higham. Prince fell behind the
Englshman on the second mile. On the
third mile, Higham fell from his machine,
owing to the bad condition of the track,
but remounted and finished second. Prince
won the heat. Time, 11:20.
In the second heat Prince won the first
mile, and then again dropped behind his
English rival. In the first lap of the third
mile Prince took the lead and held it
throughout, winning the heat and race.
Time, 1888. Higham's time 11:35. Har-
Immediately after the race Higham chal-
lenged Prince to race for $500 and the
championship of America on this track
within thirty days. Prince will probably
accept.
The third race was one mile, for novices
The entries were B. w. Hanna (steno-
grapher to the Secretary oft the Navy, E. A.
Newman and o. f. Oswcll. Hanna won.
Time, 1854.
In the boys race. half mile, Master Fin
ley won. Time 2:03.
The sixth race was one mile handicap for
members of the Capital Bicycle Club. The
entries were: ]. NJ. Borden, scratch; b. w.
Hanna and Leland Howard 100 yards; E..
A. Newman, 140. Hanna won the race.
Time, 3:31. Borden second.
The last race was to run and ride half q
mile. There were about a dozen entries.
The contestants rode a certain distance,
then dismounted and ran, and again
mounted. At the first dismount several
failed to get on their machines again and
were dropped. At the end of the half mile
there were only two contestants. Master
| Finley won.
Last night the Capital Bicycle Club gave
banquet at the Riggs House in honor Of
| tine visiting bicyclists.
The Evening critic., 1883-06-13
THE COURTS.

EQUITY CoURT-Justice James.-Moore VS..
Harrison; motion to resclnd order OF May %,
1888, denied. Paine vs., Paine; sale and audi
tors report ratified. Noyes VS.. Gray; trustees
aud clerk ordered to make payment. Wash.
ington & Mexican Mining Company VS.. Car
rington; time 70 take testimony enlarged to
ffty.nve days. Craig vs.. Craig; sale finally
ratified. Young VS.. Young; sale finally ratl-
fled. Fry VS.. Fry; testimony ordered taken
before Examiner James Green. Chapman VS..
Chapman; same order. Temple VS.. Worthing.
ton; sale ratified nisi. Seltz vs. Seltz; testi-
mony ordered taken before Examiner James
Green. Brown vo. Brown: order appointing
John A. Brown guardian ad litem. Draper VS.,
Hyde; auditors report ratified. Davidson VS..
Prall ct al; pro confesso against defendant.
CIRCUIT CoURT-Justice MacArthur.-Joach
inns executor VS.. Joachim; order OF publlca-
tion. Shipman vs.. Magarity; tlye days to re-
ply TO replication. Hine VS.. Magarlty; on
trial,
The Evening critic., 1883-06-13
kMUSEM ENTS.
THE THEATRE coMIouE.

4II Ahi-Aihi- ,Olhi8lLs
1he programme this week at the Comlque is
extensive and entertaining. In addition to
the usual list OF star speclalties the popular
Leonzo Brothers, with their trained acting
dogs, Lion and Tiger, appear. The general
admission price has been reduced to the noml-
nal cost of ten cents.
THE NEW DIME MUSEUM.
The Dime Museum grows In favor as 1t
grows in age. 1t is popular resort for ladies'
and children, as we'll as for men. The attrac-
tions are great. Admission ten cents.
DRIVERS SUMMER GARDEN.
Carlo Beneditti, the sword swallower, and
the famous Till Royal Marionettes are at
Drivers every evening. 1t is perfect carni-
val OF fun.
ABNER's SUMMER GARDEN.
The Tyrolean Concert Troupe, composed OF
eight eminent vocal artists and the beautiful
orchestra enlarged, and under the conductor
ship OF Professor Arth, are among the attrac
tions at Abner's Summer Garden.
THE SWIMMING SCHOOL.
Tho popularity of this excellent enterprise
increases daily. The hours for gentlemon are
from z to o a. m. and from 2;30 to 10 p. MI
for ladies, from 10 a. m. to IL M, and for boys,
from 2;3O p. IN. TO p. m. Instruction In
swimming given.
THE APOLLO CLUB.
Tomorrow evening the ever popular Apollo
Club gives Its first excursion of the season to
Marshal Hall. The steamer Corcoran has been
engaged, and charming time is anticipated.
The steamer leaves promptly at p. m.
Tickets can be obtained from members OF the
club.
This welIknown resort for picnic parties
and excursions is now open 10 the public. No
liquors sold on the grounds.
GREAT FALLS.
The steam packet Excelsior leaves George
town each sunday, Tuesday and Friday for
Cabin John Bridge and the Great Falls. Fare
80 cents.
The Evening critic., 1883-06-13
REAL ESTATE.
The Official Transfers, as Recorded
To-day,

Messrs. Danenhowor & Son, real-sstate
brokers, 1926 street northwest, report the
following transfers in real estate In the Dis
trict to-day, as compiled by them from the offi-
ciGl records in the ONCE of the Recorder of
Deeds
Eliza @. Ell to Daniel E. Ell, part of lot 60,
In Threlkelds addition to Georgetown, $4,000.
lie Roy Tuttle to ]. Lowndes, lot 81, in Tut
ties subdivision Of part OF "Wldow's Mite,"
1926.
A. II. Brady to George A. Bohrer, surviving
trustees, TO Charles NJ. Greenfield, ct al, de-
visees OF Mary u. Greenfield, the next so feet
8 inches, by @ depth Of 91 feet 81, inches, of
lot 2, square 076, nominal.
Samuel Cross, trustee, to Edward Garrett,
the north part of lot o, section OF the trus-
tees subdivision Of Barry farm, S120.
Mary A. Hayden TO Richard Ross, part OF lot
8, square 96S, 81 900.
Alexander Compton ct al. to Allen Compton,
part of lot 15, square TO- nominal.
r. II. Perry, trustee to John Warner, part OF
original lot 1, square 557, 5000.
Alice L. o. Hogan to Laurence Sands, part Of
lot 5, square 15S, S1,056.40.
The Evening critic., 1883-06-13
Changes in the Washington Navy.
Yard.

The proposed reorganization of the Wash
ington Nayy-Yard and its designation as
the "Naval Arsenal" will make the follow
ing changes: Master carpenter, abolished ;
master joiner, transferred to yards and
docks; master laborer, abolished master
iron-plater, transferred TO steam engineer
ing; quarterman smiths to equipment de-
partment; foreman machinist, second class,
abolished foreman sailmaker, abolished /;
quarterman painter, established. The pro-
posed daily reduction in salary under the
above will amount to S62.26.
The Evening critic., 1883-06-13
The Great Lottery Anacondn.

The public are cautioned against the lying
publication being circulated by rival lottery
company, which having swallowed the State
OF Louisiana and a former postofIlce admins
tration, now desire to down all opposition and
swallow the world. The old reliable Common
wealth Distribution Company Will still live In
spite Of such blackmailers. The only legal
honest single number lottery In the world.
to $112, 400, to be distributed in Louisville,
Ky, Saturday, June 80, 1888. Address all or.
ders 10 II. NJ. Boardman, C0urler.J0urndl
Building, Louisville, Ky.-AdO.
The Evening critic., 1883-06-13

1t is believed at the War Department
that Major Nickerson is still in Washing
ton, though nothing official on this subject
has been learned. 1t is thought he has not
left his house since Saturday, at which
time he was seen there. Should he be cap
tuIed it will be left with General Sherman
whether or not to lock him up until he is
tried by court-martial.
The Evening critic., 1883-06-13
what Everybody Knows.

great deal OF very valuable time is squan-
dered by persons who seek to fathom the uu-
fathomable and ind out all about the un-
known. This, however, is not the case with
those who arc in quest OF the best place in the
city to get readymade boys clothes, because
every man, woman and child in the District
of Columbia knows that b. Robinson & Co.'s,
900 Pennsylvania avenue northwest, is Just
the place.
The Evening critic., 1883-06-13
Railroad Men and Telegraph Opera.
Tors.

No more honest and hard working class OF
people than these, yet they are generally poor
ly paid. They have great chance 10 secure
fortune by purchasing a ticket which cost only
Commonwealth Distribution CO.'S next grand
drawing, 10 be held In Louisville, KY, June
80, 1883. Grand capital prize OF S3O,oOOi
800 prizes, amounting TO Sll2,1OO. Send your
orders TO Il. NJ. Boardman, Louisville, KY
Alg,
The Evening critic., 1883-06-13
NepOtism in the Shipping Commits.
siauerss 0aice.

United States District Attorney Root goes so
far as to declare that "the practice by which
the shipping Commissioner divides up tho
fees OF the ofIice among the members OF his
own family was one which would be generally
and properly regarded as an abuse, and
which would naturally tend TO bring both tue
Shipping Commissioner and the Court, under
whose supervision he acts, into discredlt."
The Evening critic., 1883-06-13
THE EVENING CRITIC.
WEATHER INDICATIONS,
ABLIsBED AUGUST 1885

ONCE to-day says:
Local rains are Indicated In the districts on
the Atlantic coast to-day and tonight, fol-
lowed on Thursday by cooler, fair weather.
Slightly warmer, fair weather Is indicated for
the upper lake region and Northwest on
Thursday.
Temperature.
The following special temperatures were
reported at z a. m. to-day: Eastport, 55o; Mon
treal, go; Quebec, 83o; Cleveland, 65o;
Mackinaw City, 58o; Duluth, $50; 81. Paul,
50o; Denver, d1o.
The Evening critic., 1883-06-13
A world of Good,

one OF the most popular medicines now be.
fore tho American public is Hop Bitters. You
see II everywhere. People take II with good
effect. II builds them up. It is not as pleas
not n whisky drink 1t is more like the old
fashioned boneset tea that has done a world
ofgood. II YOU don't feel Just right, try Hop
Bitters.-.NGndd Aetrs.
The Evening critic., 1883-06-13

BY Coney Islands sea girt roar,
A drowning man was cast ashore;
Each stifIened limb
Looked stark and grim,
st. Jacobs OIL gave life once more
The Evening critic., 1883-06-13
"AIdeTney Dairy Wagons, >,

Fresh Aiderney putter, cnurned every morn
ing and delivered In - 10 "ward" prints, Soc.
per ID. Also cottage cheese, buttermilk and
sweet milk, &c per at. Cream, 15c. per pint.
The Evening critic., 1883-06-13

Job lot of Burts serge lace shoes, TO be sold
very cheap, all widths and sizes, at the old
established shoe house Of Il. S. Gartrell, 900
Seventh street,