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The Evening critic., 1883-01-01
WEST WASHINGTON.

The meeting OF the women's Temperance
Union, held at their hall yesterday, was pre-.
sided over by Mrs. L. A. Chambers, and was q
very interesting one.
The matchmaking at the West Georgetown
M. E. Church last night was remarkably we'll
attended, and the services, consisting of SER
mon by Rev. Mr.. Gross and one by tho pastor,
Rev. Mr.. Berry, and singing appropriate
hymns, were much enjoyed by the congrega-
tlon.
The matchmaking at tho Mt. Zion NJ. L.
Church last night drew n greater number of
people to that ediilce than was ever before
known in its history, fully three hundred
people having been turned away unable even
TO receive standing room.
This place presents u gala-llke appearance
today, the streets being filled with number
less carriages loaded with callers, while the
number of pedestrians is greater than for sew
eral years past. The toilets of many OF the
ladies, both married and single, were remark.
ably handsome and tasteful.
Excelsior Tent, No. AZ, l. o. r., gave very
pleasant reception to their friends at their
hall, commencing at p. M, to be continued
until p. m. large number of visitors,
principally temperance people, called to ofrer
their congratulations and best wishes. A
handsome lunch was served to all visitors.
Ameeting Will be held at Market.House Hall
tonight for the purpose of taking the prelimi-
nary steps toward forming q council OF the
Order of United American Mechanics, nearly
forty names having been secured as charter
members.
After the usual festivities of tho day the
Dashaway socials propose winding up with q
grand temperance reception and hop at For
rest Hall tonight, and Judging from the So.
lection of the committees, delightful time
can be anticipated.
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GoodwiIi SoclnhIe.

The sociable of Goodwill Commandery, No.
21, U. o. G. O., was held last Friday evening In
the lecturc-room Of Congregational Church.
The musical and literary portions of tho enter-
tainment were given by Miss Amy Leavitt and
little Miss Beatrice Crldler, in piano duet,
whistling solo, "Listen to the Mocking Bird"
Mr.. A. Is certainly the champion whistler, and
was complimented by double encore. Miss
Jessie Pope sang very sweetly "Nobody's Oar.
ling" and received an encore. Miss Bessie
Perry recited several selections In an accepta.
BILE manner, and was also encored. Mrs. Walter
Allen rendered several plano solos In an exquis.
lite manner. Past Grand Commander George
Redway, chairman of the committee, presented
Miss Perry with handsome edition OF ShaKs-
peare, and DR.. Groot presented Miss jessie
Pope with q beautiful purse, with cash in.
closed. Refreshments were thenserved under
the direction OF Mrs. Lizzie Pope, N. V. c., and
after some time spent in social converse the
party separated, well pleased with the even.
ipgS entertainment.
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THE EVENING CRITIC.
EsTAnIIaHED AtJarTsT zesa.


Temperance at Grace M. II. Church..
largo and enthusiastic temperance meet
ing was held last night at Grace NJ. E. Church,
under the auspices Of this church. Major II.
a. Hall opened the meeting with some we'll
timed remarkp, and Introduced afr. Charles
NJ. Nye, who delivered an eloquent address,
depicting the evils OF intemperance and urging
his hearers 10 abstain themselves and use
their influence TO arrest tho youth from tho
temptations of the season. His address was
listened to with marked attention and pro-
duced profound impression on the audience.
Several choruses appropriate TO tho occa-
sion were sung by tho choir under the leader
chip of Mr.. Robert Galliher, with Mrs. Lizzie
mir. Bralnard II. Warner was then intro
duced, and in the course Of his remarks said:
"At The close of another year most OF us are
tndulging In n retrospective view and casting
up our accounts Some are richer, somo poorer,
some bettor, some worse than whom the year
was ushered IN. All the Departments of tho
Government are making up statistics, showing
the general condition OF tho country. We find
IL has been most prosperous. The crops are
bountiful-5o0, 100000 bushels of wheat,
1,GS0,00O, coo bushels Of corn, 1000, 900 bales
Of cotton. Wonderful inventions have been
made In lifesaying appliances. We are told
ried on steam vessels, with a loss OF
only 206 lives. Physicians are con.
stantly discovering ,preventlves and cures
existence OF this great public calamity the
liquor trade, arrest tho attention and effort of
our public men. 1t destroys moro lives than
works greater distress than all of them put
together, nearly seventy Thousand drunkards
dying every year from its effects, and many
moro living in bondage In tho midst ofruined
and desolate homes, with families rdduced 10
pauperfsm. 1t is time we should say we Will
take new view OF this subject during the COM
ing year, whose threshold we are Just about to
crose."
At the conclusion of Mr.. Warmers address
the regular watch-night services were pro.
ceeded with. Tho pastor, Rev.J.'C. Hagey,.de-
livered an interesting discourse on the SEASON.
ana at ~ o'clock tho Covenant hymn was
surg and New Years greetings were ex-
changed,
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SOUTH WASHINGTON.

Mr. Patrick Moore, OF South Washington,
returned to the city yesterday from Baltimore
with his bride, formerly Miss Lizzie Mcdonald,
young lady well known to the social circles
OF the Monumental City.
The new brick row being constructed by MI.
John Burkman, on Sixth street, between n and
0, is nearly completed, and Will shortly be oc-
cupied by tenants.
The docks OF the steamer Corcoran will be
dredged out. A large dredging machine is
now at the wharyes for that purpose.
The steamer Excelsior made her first trip to
Norfof Saturday evening since she has boon
repaired.
Oyster quotations this morning: Small, ESQ
7Oc.; middling, S0G0Oc.; large, 81 25Cd91 80,
and extra fine as high as $1.75Gl2.0O per
bushel. supply moderate and active domand.
Several new vessels arrived at the wharve5
sunday and the day before, ane business ap-
peared more brisk this morning. Riley's
wharf Is crowded with lumber from the South.
Harbormaster Sutton reports the following
new arrivals at the wharves Pungy Cora Nc
konna, Captain McKenna 500 bushels
oysters for msrEet; sloop John Williams,
captain Green, 800 bushels oysters;
schooner Five Brothers, Captain Pullen, 500
bushels oysters.
Adler & Bros corner of Four-and-aha
er.d streets southwest, are we'll prepared to
supply any demnnn in the boot and shoe line.
Call and SEQ them, and be surprised at their
low prices,
The Evening critic., 1883-01-01
CowardIy and InIiumnn.

Tho drowning OF three little boys at Hyde
Park, Mass, Friday, was attended by display
of the most inhuman cowardice. Five boys
broke through the Ice In the Neponset River
and young man named Bond went to their
assistance. He rescued two, and then lying
nat on the ice, tried to pull out tho others. He
called for help, and teamster driving by
came down TO the river bank and looked on.
Bond felt the ice cracking under him, and
drag the boys out. The fellow replied that he
had long distance TO drive, and he was afraid
he might get his clothes wet Just then the
ice broke and Bond fell into tho water. Tho
teamster looked on for few minutes longar,
and then resumed his journey. Bond was
rescued by others, who arrived too late 70 save
the lives a fha boya
The Evening critic., 1883-01-01
BailiGs and witnesses mt Police

Tho greatest Inconvenience which defend
ants before Judge Smell have had to suffer in
connection with their trials arise from the
difficulties surrounding the summoning of
witnesses for tho defense. At n trial q day or
two ago the counsel for the defense asked for
continuance because they had been unable
TO get their witnesses, although several days
had elapsed since the arrest of the prisoner.
Judge Smell inquired into tho matter, and
delivered lengthy and somewhat striking
address on the subject. He said that the
Marshal OF tho District had always had charge
OF the summoning of these Witnesses and
had realized about $1,000 q year
from the fees therefrom, but that
he (SnelD had put this work into the
hands OF the police and taken IL from tho Mar
ehal. and for go doing had been opposed by
the Marshal ever since in his efforts for re-
nomination. Tho Court was aware that de-
PENDANTS or their counsel now had to procure
subpGnas for their witnesses, and take them
themselves and put them into the hands Of the
proper police officials for service. The officials
frequently failing to summon these witnesses
promptly, the defendants were again put
under an unfair disadvantage which they
should, ifeossible, be relieved OF.
Mr.. Cahill, as counsel for tho defense, said
that they had given their summons to bailiff
of the Police Court for service and he had re.
fused to take 1t, declaring that 1t was the
business of the police and not his.
The Court then made charge on the bailiff
In question, and declared his intention to re-
move any of his officials who refused to extend
To the defendants the same assistance in pro-
curing witnesses as was given to the proseeu-
tion.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-01
sunday.schooi Presentotion.

Asa hitting 1lnale TO the Christmas festivities
at Ryland NJ. L. Church Sunday-school, Just as
tho superintendent, Mr.. Fred A. Gee, was
about to close his school yesterday morning,
one of the little girls, Miss Daisy Colllnson,
stepped forward, and on behalf of tho teachers
ard scholars, in n clear, distinct voice, and
with a few well-chosen words, among which
we remember sbecause we love you and want
you TO love U.S. presented to him blue cut
glass fruit dish, mounted on an elegant unique
silver standard, and also beautifully en-
graved gold palette, resting on q silver easel
The presents were indeed beautiful to look
upon, and reflect credit on the good taste of
whoever made the selection. The recipient
was completely surprised, and attempted to
reply only by few earnest, heartfelt words OF
thankfulness. This school numbers nearly
four hundred scholars, and is In most pros
porous condition.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-01
ADJUSTMENTS.
NATIONAL THEATRE.

Miss Mary Anderson begins her engagement
at the National this afternoon in ".Romeo and
Juliet" She has an excellent company, In.
cluding j. B. Studley and Washington's pet,
Bob Downing. "Ingomar" Will be given to.
night. The sale OF seats has been very large.
FoRD's oPRRA-HoUsE.
The little ones will he delighted this week
with "Humpty Dumpty," as rendered by Geo.
II. Adams and his inimitable company, in-
Guiding the donkey "Seneca." There will be
matinee to-day.
THEATRE CoMIQUE.
There VIII be fun at the Comique this week.
Montagues Female Mastodons Will appear In
"a Happy Man," and the Nac-Nac will be
danced by rare ballot. Matlnees to-day and
tomorrow.
r8Lw DIME MUSEUM.
There are moro curiosities at the New Dime
Museum, on Pennsylvania avenue, near
Eleventh street, than ever came to Washing.
ton IN one show before. The museum is open
day and night.
THE SKATING RINK.
There VIII be two assemblies at the New
York avenue rink to-day and tomorrow night.
The first game OF polo will be played between
the teams OF Captains Boyd and GlttlngC.
There Will, Of course, be present an immense
crowd of society people. The regular coupon
tickets Will DO accepted.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-01
Maryland Items.

Dr. j. Mop. Scott, of Hagerstown, has
purchased the farm Of Mrs. Margaret Mason,
2l2 acres, In Washington County, for Sl1,5O0.
Fendall Marbury, of Prince Georges
County, was thrown from his buggy at Mari.
boro' on Saturday and severely cue about the
head,
Eugene Hill has purchased of the Frank
lin Bank, OF Baltimore, the Burroughs farm,
IN Prince Georges County, for $4,000. u.
Helson and Claude Z. Jarboe have bought the
farm Of the late William A. Jarboe, 29S acres,
for S5,400.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-01
r t. CoLDwELL, AuctIoneer.

TRUSTEES SALE OF IMPROVED PROP
ElIY ON = STREE I, BETWEEN NORTH
CAPITOL AND FIRST STREETS EAST.
1876, duly recorded "a lber s2s, folio 47o,
one of the land records for the District Of Column
ba and at the request OF the party secured -
ths,eby !, nssuryying ifnstee' will sell at a
THURSDAY, the 18th day OF January
A. D. 1883. at $3.50 o'clock p. M, The fol-;
Washington, d. O., to VII: Lot lettered T. in b. H.
Wuner's recorded snbdivison of lot in square
numbered six hundred and sixty mine (669), to-
sether with the improvements, etc.
Terms One-third in cash and the balance
In three equal instullments ut six.
twelve and eighteen months, with interest at the
rate OF six per cent. per nnnnm, and secured by q
deed OF trust on the property sold, or all cash at
option OF the purchaser; 500 deposit at time of
sale, and all conveyancng and recording at pnr-
chaser's cost Seven days allowed to comply with
terms, etc. ANDREW b. DUVALb,
d22eod Surviving Trustee.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-01

"sunday.school praise service" was held
at Fletcher Chapel last evening, consisting OF
prayer, singing and addresses. Miss Lizzie
Feamer presided at the organ, the children
joined heartily in singing and the exer-
and profitable character. NJ. O. Baxter,
Of the Pension ONCE, is the superintendent
His blackboard Illustrations are of superior
character. James W. Printz, Droad-shoul-
dered, big.hearted Pennsylvanian, OF the
Treasury Department. is the secretary and
financial agent. Quite an addition to the
library Is being provided for.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-01
mW DIME NIUsEUM
An Escaped Convict Recaptured.

Joseph Coleman, colored, an escaped con.
Wet, who was wanted by tho authorities here,
was captured Saturday night on Chestnut
street, Baltimore, by Sergeant Ryan and po-
llcenan Richard Brown, of the central dis
trict Coleman was convicted last November,
In this city, OF grand larceny, and sentenced to
two years in the Albany Penitentiary. on his
way there with eight other prisoners he es-
arrest until Saturday night. Deputy Warden
Russ and Lieutenant Guy, of the Fourth Pre-
cinct, went to Baltimore Saturday and re.
turned here with the prisoner.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-01
Polo.

This most interesting and exciting OF all
games VIII be played Tuesday evening at the
Skating Rink by the rival teams of this city.
Much Interest is manifested In this sport by
Washington society, and 1t is safe to predict
that IL VIII be one OF the events OF the season.
The following evening the National Rifles will
DC present at the Invitation OF Manager Onrtis.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-01
what is said in police Circles.

The police authorities were uncommunica-
tive today about tho probable developments
OF the detective scandals.
Most of them were surprised at the sudden
action In the case OF McDevitt and McElfrosh
and incensed at the severity Of the order sus
pending them.
Major Brock said that he had nothing to say
about the suspensions and knew of nothing
able results in regard to the other detect
ives and could make no prediction or express
no opinion.
One Of tho detectives, still In service, was
asked.what he expected, and replied that as
far as he was personally concerned ho had
CATION. But" he added, 'iudglng from tho
tone of that order and Saturdays action, 1
should not be surprised at anything"
Another detective remarked that the aboli-
tion Of the entire detective force would not bo
more OF a surprise to him than was tho sus.
Mr.. McElfresh was met on the Avenue and in
response TO n question about his suspension
said: 81 feel certain that 1t is only tempo
rary."
slave you anything 10 say about this mat
teri" queried the reporter.
mot d-n word," was the decisive reply.
In the investigation conducted before the
Commissioners 1t Is understood that Detective
Voss was jointly charged by the committee
with McDevitt, but that the evidence given
convinced MIR. West that irrtho cases cited Mr..
Voss' action was that Of an honest man.
"Memorandum No. q" as the communion
tions Of the citizens committee are styled, has
not yet been forwarded to the Commissioners,
but when 1t is received will be promptly acted
upon. The charges embraced In this docu-
mont will probably be against Messrs. Coomes
and Acton and Will be OF character which
Guilty II they are even thought worthy of inyes.
tigation.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-01
roo LATE 70 CLASSIFY.

L osT-oN 9TH ST, BETWEEN 4 STREET
IL and Pa; ave, January l. Red SILK Purse,
gold beads. Returnto Rooms II or 10, st. Cloud
Building and recevereward. il.8ts
UTANTED-BY A LADY PERFECTLY
wv qualified, position either in the Clipping
Department in the Treasury or In the Dead Let.
ter OMcei VIII pay 500 to any one who can pro-
cure cur such a position for her. Address Hope, Critic
ONCE. il
The Evening critic., 1883-01-01
Scald9d by Coffee.

Tho nine.months-old child OF william SUIT.
ton, white cook at the Arlington, living on q
street, between Third and Fourand-a. half
streets, while sitting IA a high chair at tho
dinner table about 1 o'clock yesterday, tilted
a coneep0t over and scalded itself 50 serl-
ously that II is NOT expected to live.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-01
"AIderney Dniry Vngous. >,

Fresh Alderhey Butter, churned every morn.
ing and delivered in " ib "Ward" prints, 55c
per 10. Also, cottage cheese, buttermilk and
sweet milk, DC. per qt. Cream 16c. per pint.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-01
After.HoIiday Prices,
Praise Service Mt FIetcI,er

Every garment in the entire building marked
down. Eiseman Bros, tho most prominent
clothiers and tailors, corner Seventh and E.
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AUCTION SALES.
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T. CoLDwELL, Reai Estate Auctioneer.

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r T. CoLDwELI, Reai Estate Auctloncer.
TRnsrEEs SALE OF A rwo.sroRY
FRAME HOUSE, ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF
y STREET BETWEEN FIRST AND THIRD
BY virtue Of a decd OF trust dated July n, A. n.
1870 duly recorded In Liber No. go folio 2io, ct
ttq. one of The land records for the District OF
60 umbih, aud at the request Of the party secured
thereby, ehnll seal nt ptblic auction In front of
the premises, ON SATUNDA Y, January 0, 1883. at
O'Clock p. M all that certain parcel OF land and
premise s situate in The city of Washington, d. o.
ana known and described rs being parts of lots
numbered 10 and 20, In tquare numbered So, be-
ginning for the same nj point fifleen (15) feet
west from the northeast corner of said lot num-
hered 10, and running thence east thirty. feet
thence south 1856 feet thence west so feet, thence
north 1856 feet 10 the place of beginning, together
with the Improvements, &c.
Terms-One third cash, balance in six and
twelve months with interest at Gper cent. per
anbum, secured by deed of trust on the property
sold, or all cash, Mt option Of the pur chaser. a
deposit Of fl0requred at the time of sale. and all
conveynncing nt purchasers cost. Terms to be
compiled with in seven days, otherwise the trus-
tee reserves the right resell the property at the
risk and cost of the deihulting purchaser, after
da7 cod JAMES f. KINEs, Trustee.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-01
The wo,nan's Suffrage. convention.


meeting 10 make preliminary arrange.
ments for the approaching woman's Suffrage
Convention was held In the Riggs House par
lors Saturday evening, Mrs. Belva Lockwood
presiding. Tho following committees were
appointed:
On reception-The Mesdames JOY, Parnell
and McPherson, and the Misses Sheldon and
Sherman.
On press-The Mesdames L. It. Charles
Stewart, Lockwood and N. Sanford.
On hall-The Mesdames Spofford, Hatton
and Thompson, and Miss Ward.
The following resolutions were adopted:
R6Sofred, That the Washington branch OF tho
National Woman's Suffrage Association extend
10 Mre. Helen III. Cougar their moral support
In her suit, now pending, against calumny and
detraction, the weapons only of towards; and
that we consider her cause the cause OF all
women.
ResoireG, That the bill introduced into tho
House OF Representatives by the Hon. G.. W.
Cassidy, of Nevada, to deprive the women of
Utah of the ballot is q retrograde movement
and aimed at the perpetual disfranchisement
Of all women, Notwithstanding his assertions
10 tho contrary, as women who are polyga-
mists cannot vote thero now; and that we Will
use whatever power we possess to defeat that
measure,
The Evening critic., 1883-01-01
49, NOTICE TO wATnR-TAKERs.

OFFICE OF THE ENGINEER COMMISSIONER,
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
WATER-TAKERs are hereby notified that water
rents will he due on January !, 1883 and that the
law requires payment within thirty days from
that date failing which, the water must be cut
off from premises and penalty of 81 must be paid
before the flow can be restored.
Particular attention is invited to the fact that
the law Ia mandatory and admits OF no discretion.
q. j. LYDECKER,
Major of Engineers, u s. A.,
d93ijl Engineer Commissic ner D. @.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-01

Mo- THE FIRST QUARTERLY MEETING OF
8HE the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
ofthe District will be held at the Foundry Church
on tuesday,, the I'd, at 1890 p. M. Persons in
terested are urged to be present. Business OF
Importance. MRS. NJ. t. HARTsOCK,
do0 Spcrptary.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-01
SPECIAL NOTICES
n@sPEoIAL NOTICE.
OFFICE OF THE
MUTUAL FIRE INsUBA ANCE Co. OF ID. c.,
gO2 Pennsylvania avenue northwest

OFFICE OF THE
MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE Co. OF ID. O.,
g02 Pennsylvania avenue northwest.
WASHINGTON, Dec 30, 1882.
The annual meeting OF. the Mutual Fire Insur-
ance Company of the District of Columbia will
be held ON the THIRD MONDAY OF JANU-
AIRY, 1888, the 18th proximo, at Odd-Fellows
Hall. Seventh street, between and L streets n
W., commencing at o'clock II. m.
BY the charter of the company the election of
seven managers, to constitute board to conduct
the affairs OF the company, is required to be held
at the above meeting.
BY the sixth article of the bylaws of the COM
paDy 1t lie provided: At the annual meeting of the
&C mpany the first business in order shall be the
appointment OF chairman, who shall conduct
the meeting and election in accordance with the
act ofncorporation, between the hours of9 o'clock
%. m. and 6p. m.
AN poiicy-holdorS are requested ptuctually to at
tend,
Amount Of premium notes held by
the ,3lI,3B3 90
Amount of cash on hand.................. 2,6TC 25
1883 9sGO II
..... 126,0i3 30
Real 1900 90
innate vaiue) @ 500 90
justed and paid ............,,. $3.50 1s
iusted and unpaid. ................,..... 125 90
By order of the board OF managers of the Mu-
j. WESLEY BoTELER,
d30.I lat Secretary,