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The Evening critic., 1883-05-22
ANNUAL MAY BALL.
The First of the SeaaOn, by PrOfes.
sOrs Birmtngham d GOIWaY.

A prettier sight was perhaps never wit
messed in East Washington than that pre-
sented at Washington Hall last evening, on
the occasion of Professors Birmingham s.
Golway's first annual May ball and ex-
hibition. The large hall was gorgeously
decorated with gay colors, produc-
with the bright blaze Of
gaslight from q score of decorated burners.
The pretty and fairy-like little misses clad
in white costumes with variegated trim
mings, went through the difficult figures Of
the many dances with remarkable grace
and skill, and elected frequent hearty
encores, besides receiving many handsome
floral tributes from their assembled friends.
Mise Edith Roberts was Queen of May,
and looked as fresh and pretty as the
1owered garlands which clustered about
her large and magnificent throne. She was
attired in cream -colored surah, trimmed
with Spanish lace and bright-hued spring
flowers. Miss Katie Lawson was "Queen Of
Flowers" with Miss Evelyn Fairfax as her
maid. Miss Julia Skillman, Queen of
Beauty" with Miss Daisy French
as maid, while pretty little Helen Soule
made an admirable Queen of Dancing"
The crown-beaiers were Teaty and Aggie
Dillon, and they looked charming in their
pretty costumes Of pink silk and Spanish
lace.
The programme was as follows, and its
excellent rendition reflects the highest
honors upon the able professors:
"Queen's March, entrance to the court
of flowers, browning of the May queen,
Cinderella" by queen of dancing grand
march, may pole dance, Masters Sherman
James, Archie Roberts, Chester Denby,
Walter Beatty, Alfred Glascock, Misses
Bessie Roberts, Katie Beall, Clara
Bright, Aggie Dillon, Madge Whiteley ;
LA Cachuca," Miss Maggie McDonough;
sailors horppipc, Master Alfred Giascock;
"Tambo Pas de Tampa" Miss Madge White
ley Miss Buddie Dillon, Miss May
McCauley, Miss Ada Boswell, Miss
Emma. Bright, Miss Bette Dare;
Cinderella" Miss Helen Soule; Highland
jettie, Master Archie Roberts and Miss
Bessie Roberts; Fishers hornpipe, Master
Alfred Glascock and Master Charles Ford ;
aeriel, Miss Maggie McDonough; gun dance,
Miss Bessie Roberts and Miss Helen Soule
ia Pas Tyrian," Master Alfred Glascock
and Miss Lizzie Andrews rope dance, Miss
queens set Master Alfred Glascock, Master
| Charles Ford, Master Chester Beatty. Mas
| ter Sherman James, Miss Edith Roberts
| Miss Katie Lawson, Miss Julia Skillmau
and Miss Helen Soule.
Three handsome gold medals were award
| ed as follows First Miss Lizzie Andrews
second, Miss Bessie Roberts; and third
Master Alfred Glascock. Professor Golway
acted as master of ceremonies, with the as.
sistance of the following committee: Messrs
NJ. Otterback, G. NJ. Otterback, w. Belts
Isaac Scott and Harry Birmingham
Those present were Mrs. Bacon
Mrs TT r. Weaver Mrs Realty Misse
| Florence Croghan, Gussie Sherman, Katit
| Fenning, Susie Book, Katie Entwisle, Otti'
Smith, Flora Engle, the Misses McLaugh
| lin, Maggie Weaver, who performed pvery
| difficult fancy dance; Gertie Henry anC
| Katie Kinslow, of Alexandria, and Messrs
w. Entwisle, It. Cook, b. Atwell and ]. L
| Proctor, of Alexandria.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-22
EAST WASHINGTON.

large delegation OF the 131st Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers, In charge OF Cap
tain Aliabaugh, visited the Capitol this morn
ing and inspected tho many points OF interest
In and about the building. The delegation
numbered nifty persons with some ladies'.
A number Of boys have been In the habit OF
playing ball on the railroad track, on First
street, between II and streets northeast. One
friendly warning should bo sufficient.
During the squali last evening sail
boat capsized on tho branch. Its solo oc-
cupant, young man, escaped drowning by
clinging to the boats keel until assistance ar
rived.
Information was lodged at the station.houso
this morning against q colorod woman named
Annie Smith, who is charged with long con-
tlnned insanity She will doubtless be sent
TO the asylum.
An interesting and important missionary
meeting was held at the Ebenezer (colored)
Church last evening for the purpose OF organ
izing in an effort to reclaim the colored youth
OF East Washington. The president OF the
meeting, Mr.. Atkinson, in q lengthy and able
address. stated that from June 80, 1881, 20
city 1906 colered youths between ten and
twenty years Of age. He made a strong ap-
peal to those present to enlist In the good
work, and the meeting adjourned after suit
able resolutions had been adopted.
The East Washington yacht Dreadnaught
broke her tiller while en- route to this city
yesterday and was towed In by the yacht
Magic.
In an article recently published In this
paper the statement was inadvertently made
that Mr.. Chris Bohlayer was arrested several
years ago by 0nlcer Luskey in public mouse
OF bad repute. This was wrong. The house
In which he was arrested was the residence OF
his family, who are highly respectable people.
The large dry goods house Of Mr.. George F.
Herbin, 319 Pennsylvania avenue east, is
stocked with the very latest spring goods in
Everything usually kept in q first-class dry
goods establishment.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-22
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS.
Mr.. and MRS. w. y. Roose Celebrate
Their Silver Wedding.

The handsome residence of Mr.. William
S. Roose, the well-known merchant and pop
ular gentleman, was the scene of large and
happy gathering last night. 1t being the
twenty fifth anniversary of the marriage of
Mrs. Roose and himself, the silver wedding,
as it is familiarity termed, accounted for the
unusual attendance under the family roof
tree. 1t was an assemblage of which host
and hostess might well feel proud, and those
assembled have become the friends of q life
time. The congratulations bestowed came
not from light and fippapt tongues, but
were the hearty, sincere wishes of true and
loving hearts.
The presence of their granddaughter,
Miss Jennie Connell, demonstrated the
chronological proof as to the correctness of
the anniversary, if any were needed, as
some doubt might be entertained of the
fact when the youthful look of the grand
parents was noticed. The handsome par
Tors were well filled and happier party it
would be difficult to find. The presents, of
course, were all silver, and were very
choice and fine. Toward II o'clock the
guests were invited to bountifully- spread
table and invited to partake, which they
showed no hesitancy in complying with.
A massive wedding cake was cut, aud the
doings of a-quarter Of century ago again
viyidly revived.
Among those present were Mr.. aud Mrs.
II. Joesting, Mr.. and Mrs. B. II. Stinemetz,
Mr.. Theodore Sheokels, Mr.. aud Mrs. Will
lam Gibson, Mr.. w. E. Chandlee, Mr.. and
Mrs Clark, Miss Julia Clark, Miss
Jessie Clark, Mrs. Tingle, Miss Della
Tingle, Mr.. and Mrs. A. X. Tingle,
Miss Kate Stephenson, Miss Rheta
Stephenson, Miss Mary Stephenson,
Mrs. Dr. George E. Connell, Miss E.
jean Connell, Mr.. and Mrs. Wilkcson, Cap
tain and Mrs. Tanner, Mr.. Bradley Tanner,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. G. Stier Mr.. and Mrs. j.
F. Saum, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Sunny, Miss
Lizzie Stephenson, Mr.. and Mrs. Morrison,
Miss Minnie Scrivet, Miss Emma Wooley,
DR.. and Mrs. B. F. Connell, Colonel and
Mrs. Tichenor, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Shelton, Captain and Mrs. Anderson, Mr..
Thomas Hall
The Evening critic., 1883-05-22
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

In tho last few days but limited quantity
Of nsh Of any kind has arrived nj tho wharvcs,
and high prices prevail. Tho scarcity Is
caused by the cool weather and high tides in
the Potomac. As the water Will be high and
turbid for several days, the prospects arc
that the supply will continue limited.
A numbefof military men from PhiladeI-
phia arrived In the city yesterday afternoon
on their way to Virginia. They left to-day on
one Of the early morning trains for Fredericks-
burg.
Yesterday afternoon Francisco BarsuiId, an
italian vender, was arrested by OUicer Daily
Tor running his push-cart on tho sidewalk ana
obstructing foot passengers. This has been
common practice In South Washington aud
tho police are determined to check IL.
Tho through train from New York on the
baltimore d Potomac Railroad was late this
morning. 1t is supposed that tho heavy rain
will cause some OF the freight trains due In
the city TO be.lato also.
Wholesale fish prices this morning. Her
ring, 80 TO $40 per thousand; shad, s1S to
s25 per hundred; gill rock, 90 to 60c. each ;
and bunch fish from SOC. up.
Mr.. David Lescallett, formerly Of South
Washington, but now connected with n lead.
Ing Denver, Col, business firm, has arrived in
the City on n visit.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-22
WEST WASHINGTON.

The Rockville Turnpike Company is making
efforts 10 secure from the State of Maryland
charter for new company with $4,000
stock. The company agreeing to put In their
road for $4,000 In stock OF the new company.
II is believed that stock Will be readily taken
by citizens OF the District and Montgomery
County, and this added to the appropriation
to be made by Congress, Will insure q first
class pike from here to the suburban farming
districts.
The canal business for the last week--the
ninth OF the season-was the heaviest OF the
year, bringing up the average. During the
week 1873 boats, carrying 81, 316O3 tons of
coal, were shipped from Cumberland, tho
great bulk OF which was for Georgetown. The
total for the season is 1924, 1d6,934.02 tons.
At tho meeting Of American Guard Council,
No. /, o. U. A. NJ, last night number OF new
members were initiated.
The audience at the meeting OF the Dash
away Reform Club last night was addressed
by Messrs. MCGOWAN, Craig, Belt and others,
and an excellent programme OF music was
rendered.
Frank Lee, colored man, residing on
Bridge street, was sent to the Insane Asylum
today. He has been sent to the asylum sew
eral times before for the same cause.
To-day Ella simms, q colored girl living at
1101 Thenty-eighth street, was sent TO Freed
mems Hospital. The girl was put 10 years
old, and was sick and destitute.
Sailed William Moses, Captain Chace, coal
for Fall River. Arrived: Mabel L. Phillips,
Captain Gardner.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-22
KENTUCKY GETS THE PRIZE
or the Commisicnership OF Internal
Hevenue.

The President yesterday afternoon ap-
pointed Walter Evans, of Louisville, KY,
Commissioner of Internal Revenue, in place
of Green b. Raum, resigned
Mr.. Evans was born in Bowen County,
KY, September 19, 1912. When IA years of
age he moved to Christian County. He re-
ceived only nominal, common
school education, and when simply beard
less lad, in 1861, he Joined the Union
Army, serving in the Twenty-flfth Ken
lucky Infantry, of which ex-Secretary Bris-
tow was colonel. At the close Of the
war he entered upon the practice Of law
with Mr.. Bristow at Hopkinsville, KY, aud
was very successful. He was the first Re-
publican candidate for the State Legislature
in 1867, and, though he made strong fight,
was defeated. He was one of the delegates
who nominated General Grant for President
in 1868. In 1871 he was elected to the Leg
islature from Christian County. He was
delegate from Kentucky to the National
Convention at Philadelphia in 1872, and in
the same year was elected Senator IN the
Kentucky State Legislature. Afterward
he removed to Louisville, and in 1875 was
defeated for Congress by Hon. Albert
Willis. He was the Republican nominee
for Governor of the State in 1879,
and made vigorous canvass, but was de-
feated. He led the Kentucky delegation at
the Chicago Convention that nominated
Garfield, and was one of the 1906" who
held out for Grant. He has not heretofore
held office, although he has had considerable
influence in the distribution Of Federal pa
tronage in Kentucky. He and Postmaster
General Gresham are warm personal friends,
and it is understood that the latter was in
strumental in securing Evans appointment.
The new appointee qualified and was sworn
in yesterday at Louisville, the occasion for
the haste being that the ten days for which
an acting Commissioner of Internal Rev
enue could be appointed expired yesterday,
and it was necessary that the Commits
sionership should at once be filed.
The appointment of Mr.. Evans was not
determined upon until A o'clock yesterday
afternoon. Up to that hour the chances Of
the appointment of Silas p. butcher, of
New York, were supposed to be good. By
desire of the President, Private Secretary
Phillips telegraphed Mr.. butcher the ap-
pointment had been decided upon, and that
he need not come on. 1t is understood
that Mr.. butcher would have been ap-
pointed had it not been for the opposition Of
Secretary Folger, who has an idea that
butcher was not as loyal to him during
his candidacy for the Governorship of New
Yerk as he should have been. Kentuckians
here say that Mr.. Evans confirmation will
be strongly opposed by Southern Repub-
lipans
The Evening critic., 1883-05-22
AFTER FIFTY YEARS
Mr.. and Mrs. ii. w. Sammy Cole
brate their Golden Wedding.

The Hillman House was the scene Of
brilliant gathering last evening, the occa-
sion being the celebration of the fiftieth an
niversary of the marriage Of Mr.. b. w.
Sunny and his wife, Mrs. Susan Sunny.
The affair was surprise TO them, arranged
by their children. There were over two
hundred guests, and the large supper-room
presented fine appearance when all were
seated at the tables, presided over by Mr..
Sunny. The parlors were handsomely
decorated, also the dining-room. The pres
ents were numerous, some being sent by
friends in Buffalo, N. Y. The evening
was pleasantly passed, the guests being en-
tortaincd by vocal solo by Mr.. Warren
Young and instrumental solos by Miss
Simons and Mrs. Hazard. At the collation.
Mr.. Ed Hay rendered the selection, "The
Golden Wedding in fine style. He also
rendered the "Admirals Song" from "Pin-
afore,' in fine style, assisted by an able
chorus. The children of the host and
hostess present were Mr.. b. w. Sunny, jr. 4,
Mr.. Frank Sunny, Miss Susan Sunny,
Mr., Orlando Sunny, Mrs. Hillman, nee
Sunny, and Miss Lena Sunny and numer-
Gus grandchildren. Mr.. and Mrs. Sunny
received many congratulations on the past
and well-wishes for the future. The guests
departed at late hour highly pleased with
the epjoyments of the occasion.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-22


ROTHWELL.-On May 81, 1888, at mid
night Andrew Rothwell, In the SD year Of
his age.
MAKER.--on May 81, 1888, at her late resi-
deDce, No. 2O7 Il street southwest, Amelia
In the 9th year OF her age.
beth, youngest child OF Mary and the late Ed
ward ThecEer, aged years . months and "a
days.
CoATS.--on May 90, 1883, at 10 80 q. M,
after a long and painful Illness, which she
bore with Christian fortitude, at her late res
idence, d42 N street northwest, Miss Mary
Coats, aged go years.
FRAWLEY.--On May 90, 1888, after short
hut painful illness, Mrs. Rosella Frawley,
aged SO years, beloved wife OF William Fraw-
ley.
GILL.-on the morning Of the 21st of May,
1883, John Walter, infant child OF Stephen +.
and Florentine Gill, aged Ia months.
HEARD.-on May 20, 1888, Enoch A. Heard,
at his late residence, Meridian Hill, after q
long md painful Illness.
MUDD.-on May 81, 1883, william Mudd
aged 73 years.
INVERSION Saturday, May 10, 1883, Mrs
Susan Myers, relict OF the late Joseph Myers
in the 10th year OF her age.
TAYLOR.-On Monday, May 81, 1888, at ]
a. M, Maggie NJ. Taylor, beloved daughter OF
the late George and Ellen NJ. Taylor, OF the
city OF Limerick, Ireland.
WALLIs.-In Bladensburg, Monday, May 81
1883, at II a.. m, OF paralysis, Harrison Wal
lls, In the 10th year OF his age.
Funeral from his late residence at 2 p. m
Wednesday, May %.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-22
The Champion al the Comique.

Another boom Is TO be expected at the
Comique on Friday and Saturday evenings,
keen managerial tact has secured as an ex-
ira attraction the champion boxer of Eng
land, Charles l.. Mitchell, the only man on
earth who fought Sullivan to nearly a
standstill, and made sandbag out of Mike
Cleary. He is now matched to fight Slade
for $1,000. This will be his first appear
ance outside of New York and his last ap-
pearance in public previous to his fight
with Slade. Mr.. Mitchell is ready and
anxious to meet Sullivan in the ring. Mr..
Billy Madden, the man who made Sullivan
what he is and first brought him before the
public, is now the backer of Mitchell, and
will appear with him at both performan-
anees, and will back Mitchell to fight Sui
liYan for $4,000.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-22

In the Presbyterian General Assembly at
Saratoga yesterday, dispatch was read
from the president of the Y. NJ. @. A. Con-
vention at Milwaukee, conveying greeting
in the words of Hebrews xiii, 20, 21, which
was answered in dispatch citing Thessa-
lonians j, 12. The following committee
was appointed to confer with the Southern
General Assembly: Rev. Drs. Humphrey,
Nichols, Haight, Professor Lamar. Elders
Ormand, Beatty, Thomas B. Negley and Ros-
well B. Mason. The report of the commit
tee on freedmen was read. 1t recommends
the appropriating of 100000 for the cause.
A telegram from the commissioners to the
Southern Assembly, now in session at Lex
lngton, KY, said Delegation received
Saturday by the Southern General AS
sembly with unanimity, cordiallty and en-
thusiasm.' 1t was ordered dispatch be
sent to the Southern Assembly that COM
mittee Of conference had been named on
the part of the General Assembly as fol-
lows Rev. Drs. Howard Crosby, Herrick
johnson, II. d. Ganse, W. G. Young, and
Elders S. j. Kirkwood, C. o,
Morris and Il. Nj. Strong.
In the Southern Presbyterian Assembly
at Lexington, KY, yesterday, report was
made on the overture to change the confes.
sion of faith and catechism, to the effect
that no changes shall be made unless pro-
posed by two-thirds of the assembly, ap-
proved by three-fourths of the presbyters
and adopted again by two-thirds of the
assembly
The Evening critic., 1883-05-22
A CRIMINAL AT LARGE.
The Police Searching for Female
POisOner and Incendiary.


The police are looking for colored wo-
man named Hattie Wesley, who formerly
lived in this city, and is believed to be hid
ing here now as fugitive from justice, for
terrible crime committed in Massachu-
sets.
The woman was well known among the
colored people in this city, and left here
with recommendations from some of the
benevolent associations and became dones-
tic in the family ofa Clergyman in Frank
lin, Massachusetts,. The woman has re-
Gently acted very strangely, and last
week made an attempt to poison
the entire family of the minister, in whose
household she was employed. The crime
was accidentally discovered after the five
members of the family had seated them
selves at the table, where the poisoned food
was offered, and the servant, on learning
that her villainy had been exposed, set fire
to the house, destroying a portion of the
building and valuable library, and then
succeeded in making her escape.
The woman has not been seen since, but
there is good reason for believing that she
has found her way to this city and taken
refuge with her father and other relatives,
who are reported to reside in the north
western section.
Hattie Wesley is brown-skinned
woman, small and slim, weighing about
ITO pounds and probably about 2S years of
age. The police will probably arrest the
woman to-day if she is here.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-22

A number of members of the Supreme
Commandery of the U. o. q. c., which has
just closed its session at Knoxville, Tenn,
arrived in this city last night en- route for
their homes in New England, and visited
Goodwill Commandery, accompanied by Sir
Knight Octavius Knight, the delegate from
the Grand Commandery of this jurisdiction.
The visitors were j. j. Swain, sup treas
urer; Mr.. S. W. Clark, Rev. f. d. Sargent,
of N H.; Messrs. Harvey aud Graham, of
Massachusetts; Messrs. j. +. S.
Libbey and John S. Haines, of N.
H.; Mr.. Edwin G. Nealley, and Others.
The visitors were introduced by Sir Knight
knight, and the address Of welcome was de-
livered by Sir Knight Redway. Short
speeches were made by all the visitors, and
by Sir knights Heylmun and Others. The
order was found to be in flourishing con-
dition. 1t has been instituted in thirteen
States, with a total membership of 5000.
Several new features have been added,
which, it is believed, will tend to make the
order more useful than ever. A number of
members from Halcyon Commaudery were
also present. The commandery continued
in session until late hour. The visitors
are sightseeing to-day.
L. THOMAS will build frame dwelling
at Fort Reno.
A Canadian has invented a method OF put
ting glass In sash without the employment Of
putty.
Oscar Wilde says that he claims above all a
cultivated ear. Cultivated In hothouse, as
IL were,
The Evening critic., 1883-05-22
The July Trotting Meetins.

A meeting Of the executive committee of
the Driving Club was held last evening at
its rooms in Vernon building to put mat
tcrs in shape for the grand trotting meet
ing on July 3, 4, 5 and 6. The list of en-
tries was read, and all those sent
in with conditions were rejected.
The best horses in Kentucky,
Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michi-
gan, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Georgia,
New Jersey, New York, Maryland and
Rhode Island have been entered in the
purses. The famous 5-year-olds, Jay-Eye-
See, Bronze, Phil Thompson, Lucy Ger
ment and butterfly, will contest in the
$500 purse on the Fourth of July. The
sum of $13,s00 will be given during the
four days, and the meetings will undoubt-
edly be the finest and most exciting ever
given in this section of the country.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-22
THE COURTS.

COURT IN GENERAL TERM Chief Justice
Cartier and Justices Hagner and James,
Such VS.. Connecticut Insurance Company;
mandate OF the United States Supreme Court
filed. Moses vs., Spaids on hearing.
EQUITY CoURT--Justice James.-Power VS..
Power; auditors report confirmed Washing
ton 4 Mexican Mining Company ys. Cunning
ham; testimony ordered taken In nifty days.
Lazenby VS.. Lazonby; surrender of Insurance
policy, Yeabower VS.. Kengla; decree of June
4 modified. Dyrne vs.. Byrne: rule on defend
ant granted. Shoemaker VS.. Shoemaker; j. j.
johnson appointed guardian ad lltem. Cocker
VS.. Ryan; writ OF no eSeat issued. In re W.
II. Zepp, lunatIc; Investment ordered.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-22

The funeral Of the late DR.. f. A. Ashford
took place yesterday afternoon from his
late residence, 1880 New York avenue, Rev.
Byron Sunderland, d. D., officiating. The
floral tributes were numerous and hand
some. There was large attendance, the
medical society and other organizations of
which deceased was member at
tending in body. The honorary pail
Loveoy, A. Y. P. Garnett, S. @. Busey,
Wm. V. Marmion and johnson Eliot while
the body bearers were Drs. Il. L. McArdle,
S. S. Adams, G. N. Acller ]. II. McBlair,
+. Hyatt aud NJ. G. Ellzey.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-22

In the Lutheran General synod at Spring.
field, Ohio, yesterday, the committee on col
leges reported that oil had made commend.
able progress. committee was appointed on
a plan for commemorating the anniversary OF
Luthers four hundredth birthday. The first
Sunday after Epiphany was set apart as chill.
dren's day. Affirmative action was taken on
the establishment OF Lutheran theological
seminary in Chicago for the instruction OF
German ministers,
The Evening critic., 1883-05-22
Canada's New Governor.aeneraI.

The Marquis of Landsdowne, who has
been appointed to succeed Lord Lorne as
GovernorGeneral Of Canada, is a represen-
tative Whig, young man of high charac-
ter, of good ability, industrious, and the
owner of an estate of $4,000 acres in Ire
land. In April, 1880, he was made Under
Secretary for India by Mr.. Gladstone, but
the Compensation-for-D Disturbance bill for
the benefit of Irish tenants was introduced
by the Government. To show his faith in
the contentment and friendly attitude of
his tenants, he announced his intention of
passing the following winter on his Irish
estates, but was compelled to renounce his
purpose by reason of the disturbed condi-
tion of the country. Lord Lansdowne's
wife is daughter of the Duke of Abercorn,
and he is thus brother-in-aw of Lord
George Hamilton, a man of great promise
among the Conservatives,