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The Evening critic., 1883-02-12
EAST WASHINGTON.

Owing to the dlsagrceablc weather yesterday
the East Washington churches were not as
well attended ns asual, although tho services
were Just as interesting. Chaplain Kramer
conducted religious services In tho Navy-Yard
In tho morning. Tho W. O. T, U. conducted n
Gospel temperance meeting 6t tho scamen's
Retreat, beginning at o'clock. Rev. Joseph
France discourfed from the texts, "rhe Meas.
ure OF Success" and ga Young Mans Failure
at The morning and evening services. "rhO
only Name" and "Seoking the Lord" were tho
topics Mt the Eastern Presbyterian Church by
brayer-moetlng topic at tho Metropolitan
Baptist Church.
Some curiosity seeking wretch has knocked
me iorcnnger on of tho marble statue OF Roger
Williams In the old Hall Of Representatives.
The authorities think It was done during the
Garfield Fair.
Temperance meetings were hold Yesterday
at the North Carolina-Avenue Mission and at
HaineB' Hall, Anacostia. The attendance in
each case was fair and the services Interest,"
Ing.
next Wednesday evening at tho North Caro-
llna-Avenue Mission under the auspices OF
Eureka Council, No. s, s. Of j.. An interesting
programme has been prepared.
East Washington was again treated to a dose
OF darkness last night The gas went out at
an early hour.
East washington Business Notes.
For fine liquors, fresh beer, Xxx ale on
draught, drinks mixed by the magic hand OF
Charley Palmer, or luxuries, visit the Wash
ington Hall restaurant, corner OF Third street
and Pennsylvania avenue east.
Silver Spray -four, Myers Philadelphia malt
whisky, fresh vegetables and meats, are fea-
lures at Dornin Ellis store, corner OF Third
and streets eust
The Evening critic., 1883-02-12
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

Every afternoon Mr.. D. Donaldson, Mr.. Isaac
fairbrother, Mrs. John Hyer and Mrs. Thomas
Lloyd, constituting the Emergency Committee
Of the Associated Charities, meet at the office
Of Mr.. William II. Baum and consider the
applications for assistance sent in during the
dhy. As many unfortunate persons can
attest, the committee has done incalculable
good In providing for tho necessities of tho
poor. The South Washington Branch OF the
Associated Charities Is largely composed of
the leading business men OF this section of the
city.
Yosterda, afternoon, about o'clock, ON.
GERS Nokes, Auldridge, Block and DALEY
by Samuel Brown, alias Bromley, In the alley
between Ninth and Tenth and + and g streets.
The place has long been the Sabbath resort of
turbulant characters, and the residents in the
vicinity were greatly annoyed by their hilar-
ity. Seven OF the participants In the game
were captured and taken TO the First Precinct
Station.House to appear before the judgment
bar OF the city tabernacle.
In spite of the inclement weather last night
a fair audience assembled at the Taberna ,le to
hear the discourse of the Rev. W. W. Hicks.
The eloquent eccesiastic requested his hear
ers to give all the aid possible to the AS.
sociated Charities, and before tho close of his
sermon paid glowing tribute to the memory
OF John Howard Payne.
Seventeen law violators were escorted TO the
First Precinct station in the twenty-tour hours
ending at 8 n. m. today, most Of whom were
arrested after MONDAY on Sunday.
A force OF trackmen were at work this morn.
ing repairing the railroad track leading from
Virginia avenue into Adams Express Com
pany's Office.
Four thousand and fifty bushels of oysters
have arrived at the wharves, and prices now
range from 40 to 60 cents per bushel for
small and middllng, and about % for extra
qualities.
All should remember the performance in
the hall OF the jefferson School Building this
afternoon and evening. Active preparation 8
were being made during the day, and doubt.
less all who attend will pass an enjoyable
The Evening critic., 1883-02-12
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

Services will be held in St. Mary's Church
during Lent on Wednesday and Friday nights,
at T;30 o'clock. Rov. Father Murphey, OF
Washington, Will deliver q sermon on Wednes-
day night next.
The churches yesterday, owing to the in
clement weather, were slimly attended. Rev.
DR.. Poulson conducted services In the Baptist
Church In the morning. Rev. Mr.. Flippo oc-
cupied the pulpit Of the NJ. L. Church at IL a.
M, and Elder L. d. Francis preached to the
members Of the Primitive Baptist Church in
the morning. The pulpits OF the other churches
were occupied by their regular pastors
Another public entertainment Will be given
by the members of Golden Light Lodge of
Good Templars at their hall on Columbus
street tomorrow night. The committee of ar
rangements promise good time to all VINO at
tend. Several officials of the Grand Lodge Of
Virginia will be present.
Two colored boys named william Johnson
and Charles Norton, arrested for disordorly
conduct in the market, in default Of the pay
ment OF fine OF SIS each, were sent to jail for
thirty days by the Mayor on Saturday.
The committee on general laws of the City
Council have prepared bill relative to the
property bought In by the city at the recent
tax sales, which will be laid before the council
at Its regular meeting tomorrow night.
The fair for tho benefit of Potomac Lodge OF
Odd-Fellows Will be opened at McBurney's
Hall tomorrow night.
Alphonso Arlington was arrested on Satur-
day night for disorderly conduct and attempt
ing 10 cut his throat with a razor, which he
would probably have accomplished had his
Walton Hall was arrested and locked up on
Saturday night for stealing meat from tho
grocery store Of Mr.. William Rogers, Upper
King street.
John Kelley was picked up in drunken
condition by the police last night
The meeting of the Reform CLUB yesterday
was conducted by Mr.. II. Patton.
Mr.. George O. wilkins, general agent OF the
Baltimore & Potomac Railroad, was In the
city to-day on official business.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-12
hTHE BLACK LIST'r
Adopted by New England Manufac-
turers 20 Tutimtdate Employees.

Frank X. Foster, secretary of the Fed
Grafton of Trade and Labor Unions of Mas
sachusetts, continued his testimony before
the Senate Committee on Education and
Labor this morning. He spoke of the
black listing system in the New England
mills, and said employees who had been
prominent in labor organizations during
the strikes were put on black lists, and that
no matter how good workmen they might
be could not find employment afterward.
He cited the case of the Pacific
mills at Lawrence, Mass. last year.
arbitration established in each State would
be good thing 1t should be the power of
this board to adjust all differences between
employer and employe. He does not care
how it should be appointed, but it should
be creation of law, either of State or
National. lie would like to see the enforc-
ment Of the eight-hour law, the lawful in
corporation Of trades unions, and the aboli-
tion of all conspiracy laws.
Senator Blair read letter from the wit
nesses now in attendance, in which they
said as it was evident that the great press
of business in the Senate' on account of the
near approach of the closing hours Of the
session, precluded the necessary time to
fully present their side of the case, they
would suggest that the examination be con-
tinued to some more convenient time.
The committee decided that it was i'm
possible at this time to give them the neces-
sary attention, and adjourned the wit
nesses, with the understanding that they
should receive the precedence in the further
examination of the subject.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-12

Mr.. II. Pugh, an old and highly respected
citizen, died yesterday evening of typho-
pneumonia after brief illness of only
few days. There is something peculiarly
touching in his death, as only last Wednes-
day he followed to the tomb his wife whom
he survived just one week. While attend
ing Mrs. Pugh's funeral he took cold, had
severe chill that evening and kept his bed
until yesterday evening, when, as stated
above, he died. The deceased was born in
Wales and came to this country when about
thirty years of age. He remained for a
time in New York, and then came to Wash
ington, where he had resided for forty
five years. For many years he was
engaged in business as merchant
tailor, having been partner with
Edward Owen, and with Colonel
Sam Owen, his son, and later carrying on
the business for himself. For the past few
years he has not been actively engaged in
business. He was of kindly disposition,
generous and manly, and was greatly es-
teemed by all who knew him. He was II
years of age. He leaves five children, Mr..
John o. Pugh, the well-known tenor; Mr..
Thomas Pugh, and three daughters, Mrs.
w. II. Pope, Mrs. S. G. Kemon and Mrs.
Thomas II. Dorian. The funeral will take
place from his late residence, 626 @ street
northwest, Wednesday afternoon at
o'clock
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GhNstIY Yisitntions.

In East Washington is situated an old resi-.
dence, scaly and gray, with most decided
air of antiquity hanging about its arched doors
and windows and paneled INTERIOR suggest
ing TO the superstitious white and gliding
ghosts and other supernatural things. To those
who believe not In such matters the old manor
is only suggestive of history. Many strange
stories are related about the house, which was
occupied In former times by an old virginia
family of name and fortune, and many OF them
are even believed by people Of supposed Intel
lgence. The aged, half deaf, and nearly blind
colored woman, who is its sole occupant,
though unmlndful OF the reported ghostly
transactions about her, takes great
pleasure in relating them 10
listeners, and as tho climax of some exciting
incident is reached, her tlme-dlmmed eyes
fairly glisten. She declares that the advent OF
each 'new moon" witnesses the strange per-
formance of young and beautiful girl with
flowing hair and Mapping white shroud. The
figure marches through the halls with stately
tread, and after visiting large ghostly attic
room, rushes from the house with piercing
shrek and disappears In the gloom without.
The aged cOlored woman cannot account for
the wierd figure, excepting by remarking that
II must be tho "hant" OF one 'of Missus'
chilun." The story is widespread In East
Washington, and superstltious people shun
the neighborhood of the ghostly promises.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-12
AMUSEM ENTS.

FoRD'S OPERA HOUSE.
Fred Warde, supported by very strong
company, in Knowles tragedy OF "Virglnius."
NATIONAL THEATRE.
"Romnay Rye" A gorgeous panorama OF
realism.
THEATRE coMIQUE.
First appearance Of the Grizzly Adams Com
bination. The programme is excellent.
PSYCHOLOGY AND MEsMERIsM.
Professor Carpenter will be at Odd-Fellows'
Hall every night this week.
NEW DIME MUSEUM.
More attractive and pleasing changes OF
novelties will be given at the Dime Museum
this week, both on the stage and In the mu-
scum. SiCnor Etano and his wonderful birds,
Professor Kearney, &C.; all new curiosities In
the lecture-room, and last week OF the dog
circus. Tho Chinese survivor of tho joan
nette, and hosts of other new features all for
10 cents. Go see them. You will certainly DO
pleased.
MARISI's HALL.
Second plano and song recital to night by
Professor Carl Faelten and others.
NOTWITHSTANDING RINK.
There will be unusually interesting eNer-
clses at the rink this evening and the three re-
naming assemblies during this week, which
will undoubtedly be largely attended, owing to
the fact that the rink will be occupied next
week by the dog show, which Will last one
week, after which the rink Will be reopened
for skating.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-12
Monopoly.
New York Sun.


There is published in this town every
week an interesting journal entitled JUS
tice. 1t is "devoted to the interests of the
workers of the world !" and its method of
promoting their interests is to mako war
upon monopolies. With this purpose we
have a great deal Of sympathy, but we have
no sympathy whatever with the PROPOSE
ton which Justice advocates-that the Gov
ernment of the United States should estab-
lish system of telegraphs, extending all
over the country, to be under the control of
the Postmaster-G General, and to be managed
as part of the machinery of the Federal
Administration.
There is no monopoly like n Government.
There is no monopoly so dangerous to the
stability ofpopular institutions, so hostile
to the welfare of the people. There is no
means of transacting any kind of large
business so costly and so Objectionable as to
have the same transacted by Government.
This was well understood by tho founders
of this Republic; and the Constitution
which they devised and handed down to us
was inspired from one end to the other with
the idea and the purpose G. limiting the
power of the Government, Of confning it
TO only the most necessary functions and
of leaving all the other affairs Of the people
to be conducted by them with the least pos
sible interferen ce on the part Of any and
every set of political officials On this plan
ofnon- interference and popular selfgovern,,
ment, the country has grown great and
prospered,
Now, our anti-monopolv contemporary ,
turning its back on our American ideas,
wishes to increase the power of the Govern
ment, to extend it to the management of
telegraphs, and to exclude and prohibit all
private enterprise on that line. 1t is a
most Objectionable proposition. 1t is a
proposition TO establish, to strengthen and
TO perpetuate the most enormous, the most
irresistible monopoly that can possibly be
conceived.
Better dozen small monopolies belong.
ing to individuals or to corporations and
always exposed to the attacks of free COM
petition, than one exclusive, mighty, IRE
sstible monopoly that nothing can attack
and against which competition is impos-
sible,
The Evening critic., 1883-02-12
The Apollo Boys on Deck.

A large audience will greet the Apollo
Club tomorrow evening at their initial
concert for the season at the COngrega-
tional Church. Their programme is the
most classical and the best selected that has
ever been presented here by local talent,
and no lover of genuine music can afford to
be absent. The tenor solo by the eminent
New York vocalist, Mr.. Arthur d. Wood
ruff, will be one of the features of the even
ing. The club will be accompanied In
one of their numbers by an orchestra, organ
and grand piano, and the effect is said to be
truly soul inspiring. A plan of the house
can be found at Ellis music store, where a
few seats remain unsold. Tickets can also
be had at the door of the church tomorrow
evening,
The Evening critic., 1883-02-12
DIED.


CooPER.-William Prescott, son OF s. d. and
NJ. j. Cooper, at 1880 q. M, Sunday, February
II, 1883, Of congestion of tho brain, In the
18th year Of his age.
Funeral will take place from his parents
residence, 1928 Ninth street northwest, Tues
day, the 18th instant at 2 o'clock p. m.
SCoTT.-At 1850 o'clock yesterday Sun
day. morning, February IL, 1888, OF mein-
brane Group, Capitola Scott, infant daughter
of John and Phoebe Scott, aged 1 month and
20 days.s
NEwMAN.-on the 9th instant, OF pneu-
monia, Michael Newman, aged 5S years, a
native Of Ireland and former resident OF
Brooklyn.
PUGH.-On Sunday, February IL, 1888, at
$50 p. M, of typhoid pneumonia, Hugh pugh,
aged II years, q native of Wales but for the
last forty-tive years aresident of this city.
Funeral from his late residence, No. 626 Q
street northwest, at p. m. on Wednesday
next
DRoUGHToN.-At . a. m. Sunday, Febru-
ary IL, 1883, David Broughton, IN the 9th
year of his age, of paralysis.
Funeral will take place on Tuesday, the 18th
instant, at p. M, from Wesley Chapel, COR
ner of Fifth and streets northwest.
BENNETT.-George A. Bennett, beloved hus
band of Rose A. Bennett, In the 23d year OF his
age.
Relatives and friends Of the family are re-
quested to attend the funeral at the 1mmacu.
late Conception Church on Tuesday, the 18th
instant, at o o'clock a. m.
METZ.-At Brookeville, Nd, on Sunday
morning, the 11th instant, Mary E., beloved
wife Of John W. Metz, and daughter of G.. w.
and Susan Parsley.
Funeral from her late residence, Brooke.
at 10 O'Clock a. m.
HARTNETT.-On February IL, 1888, Mag
gle Hartnett, daughter of the late Maurice
Hartnett, at the age of years and 6 months.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-12
Colonel James Fairmau, A. NJ.

The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union had very valuable lecture given at
their headquarters in Masonic Hall, yester-
day, by Colonel Fairman of New York.
The address was full of valuable informa-
tion in reference to the laws of our own
and other lands on the liquor question, and
it was listened to with marked attention.
Mr.. Burlew led the music and sang solo,
From Jerusalem to Jericho" with the
finest effect upon the audience. Both the
rendition and the lesson were beautiful.
Mr.. Burlew will lead the music next Sun
day Mt q n m
The Evening critic., 1883-02-12
HamIiue MI. IF. Church,

Yesterday at Hamline NJ. L. Church was
a busy day. There were five services The
Sabbath school, tho morning sermon, tenn
perance meeting at 3 p. M, which was ad-
dressed by B. II. Warner, the young peo-
ple's meeting, led by Mrs. NJ. E. Hartsock,
at which u congregation filling every avail
able sitting and standing place was Assem-.
bled, and in the evening powerful and
eloquent sermon was preached by the pas
tor, Rev. s. NJ. Hartsock, on Christian
Meditation" The membership of this
church is being rapidly augmented, and
great good being accomplished.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-12
THE COURTS,

COURT II GENERAL TERM - Chief-Justice
Cartier and Justices Hagner and Cox.-Mc-
Cormick VS.. Freedman's Bank; appeal 10 the
United States Supreme Court IN behalf of
Wheeler. Cohen VS.. Cohen, executor; judg-
ment set aside and new trial ordered. Martin
VS.. Howard; judgment below reversed. Dun
canson VS.. Cissel; on hearing.
EQUITY CoURT-Justlce James.--Scheer vs.
Oertly; testimony ordered taken. Hume vs..
Brown, pro confesso and reference. Ramsey
vs.. Leib; sale finally ratified.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-12
Family troubles-cross children.

Family troubles-Cross children.
Tamberlik, the great tenor singer, is dead.
Now bankrupt the clergy with donation
parties.
These are the times that try the souls of
mankind.
More money is made by waiting than by
worrying.
A good resolution may be shattered with a
"smile."
The Evening critic., 1883-02-12
Great Exnectations

may now be realized by availing oneself Of
the heavy discount am now offering on
the entire stock of furnishing goods, ready
made clothing and tailoring goods; in fact
in every department. S25 now $50. This
discount is based, not on fall prices, but re-
vised and reduced prices previous to taking
inventory. and in many cases represents
actual loss-not in all-but in every case
genuine bargains. Twenty per cent. dis
count on all purchases.
GEO. c. HENNING,
40 Seventh street.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-12

DIR. r. V. PIERCE Dear Sir-Death was
hourly expected by myself and friends. My
physicians pronounced my disease consump-
tion, and said must die. / began taking
your Discovery" and "Pellets." 1 have
used nine bottles and am wonderfully re-
lieved. am now able to ride out.
ELIZABETH THORNTON, Montongo, Ark.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-12

NEW YoRK.-The Morning Journal says !:
A well known merchant of New Orleans
one of the most profane men in Louisiana,
was reformed last fall, when cured of rheu-
matism by st. Jacobs Oil. He says with
the oil man can get along without swear
inc
The Evening critic., 1883-02-12
Free lecture 20 Young Men.

Mr.. B. II. Warner will deliver the fifth
lecture in the course gwen to young men
by the Young Mems Christian Association
Monday evening at 8 o'clock. The subject
of Mr., Warner tonight is, 1.-THE Aspirations
of Young Men,
The Evening critic., 1883-02-12
A Large Discount
on framed pictures at 016 Seventh street.

Insist on e-escapes at hotels.
tgenerally pays, II you have any principles,
TO stick to them.
Queen Victoria has twenty-five grandchil-
dren, and will soon have twenty-four.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-12

in wines and liquors for medicinal or other
purposes, try any of the many fine brands
kept by Chr. Xander, Nos. OIL and 900
Seventh street northwest.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-12
The commonwealth DtstribmtiOn Co.

Next drawing takes place in Louisville, KY,
amounting to S112,A00. $4,000, $4,000,
$4,000, 5000. Whole tickets only 50; half
tickets, 81 81 tickets, $50; 55 tickets, 800.
Address II, NJ. Boardman, Louisville, KY.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-12
BUSINESS CHANCES.
yTED TO BUY LAND SCRIP.

UYANTED TO BUY LAND SCRIP,
Additional Homestead Claims,
Sioux Haltbreed Scrip,
Potterneld Warrants,
Valentine Scrip,
Bounty Land Warrants &C.
Also Dakota and Northern Minnesota lands,
Address or call on w. O. HILL room Is. st. Cloud
Building, Washington, ID. @. JD
The Evening critic., 1883-02-12
URDERTAKERS.
>~~->~~N~~~~~~ONNoNNNN NNN<NNNN~o-N~~~N~~oco-
r. w. BARKER,
CABINETMAKER and UNDERTAKEN

NO. 6I2 ELEVENTH ST. N. W.,
in connection with all the Cemeteries by tele-
phone. Funeral Calls attended at oil hours-day
or night. Residence on the premises ID
ADDISON DAY,
PRACTICAL UNDERTAKEN AND CABINET
MAKER.
Ready-made Collins, Caskets and Shrouds, No.
30l 41s ST., corner of O 8. W. Branch Store. GIL
Mass. ave. N. W. Orders promptly executed at
reasonable rates. fBtf
R. F. HARVEY, UNDERTAKEN,
92l SEVENTH STREET NORTHWEST.
The public is respectfully notified that am no
longer at 932 F st.. but 92I Seventh street n. W.
Make no mistake. r. f. HARVEY.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-12

LOANS
In sums to suit at per cent.
The above is only a small portion of property
on my books, For full list cali at office for nulle,
tins issued on list and 10Th. flo
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Advertisements of three lines, under the head of
Wanted" are inserted three times
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VALENTINES nt veerhoIs, 01o Seventh
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KaHTED--HeID-Femuie.

Advertisements OF Three lines under this head
Inserted three times for 25 cents.
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LOST AND FOUND.
BOARDING.


MFRS. JUDSoN, CATERER, 1921 PIERCE
VVk place, between and It streetsi families
supplied with meals prompt and hot; best Java
coffee and delicious home made bread; for which
she Is famous. f2-St*
LNXCELLENT TABLE BOARD FURNISHED
u at reasonable prices at l4l6 X at. n. W. B6tt
"TANTED-TABLE BOARDERS AT THE
w La Pierre, cor. 10th and e SITS. n, W.; terms.
sls per month"; IS tickets for IS, 80 cents meal.
i2l-l5tA
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UTANTED-A SITUATION BY A WHITE
w woman TO do general housework country
prefeIred. Address A. NJ, Critic Office. ii2
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VIZ TANTED-BY A DRESSMAKER, WORK
w TO take home; cutting and fitting Thoroughly
understood very moderate prices; the best of
refer ences can be given. Address Mrs. NJ. j.,
Critic office, fl2
The Evening critic., 1883-02-12

UTANTED-BY FIRST-CLASS WHITE
wv girl. a situation 70, do chamberwork or
which she can make n living. Address Annie
Stone Critic office. ~
The Evening critic., 1883-02-12

A N EXPERIENCED LADY WOULD LIKE
IN position as housekeeper or nursery gov
erness; willing to leave the city or would be nurse
to an invalid lady and travel II desired. Address
Mrs p. Critic office flo