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The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-04-10
PERTINENT PARAGRAPHS.

THE equity bill Of John G. Kendall
against Lucy Nj. Lescallet, to set aside deed,
ETC., has been dismissed.
THE Commissioners have appointed D.
r. slade and ]. Hollingsworth additional prl-
Yates on the police force.
REBECCA SMITH, q notorious white va
grant, was sent TO tho farm for three months
by Judge Smell again this morning.
Mr.. JAMES II. LAWRENCE has petitioned
the Commissioners TO lay watermain on
Tenth street, between and streets south.
east.
VIM. ALLISON reports to the police that
yesterday morning sneak thief entered his
front basement door and stole n lot of clothing
He gave chase and recovered the clothing, bat
the thief escaped.
THE District Commissioners held meet
ing this afternoon to discuss tho proposed
union depot for tho steam railroads ana make
such recommendations to the Senate as thoy
consider would benefit the people OF the Dis
trict most.
TwENTY-THREE produce dealers in the
Centre Market, who were charged with doing
business without licenses, produced their IL
censes In the Police Court this morning and
the charges against them were dismissed.
The price of the license Is S25.
OUT of the score of saloon-keepers
charged q few days ago with keeping their
bars open on Sunday, George Juenemann, Jas.
Golden, IT. A. sullivan, j. Ii. DeAtley, Il. L.
Johnson, John Myers aud Charles G. Godfrey
forfeited 500 ench In the Police Court to-day.
MR.. r. G. DUBOIS has inclosed draft of
bill to tho District Commissioners TO facIli-
tate the REIMBURSEMENT of streets and alleys.
He suggests that when the majority OF prop
erty owners directly Interested petition for "a
change Of direction OF q street or alley within
subdivisions In the District OF Columbia, the
Commissioners may be empowered to mike
exchange by deed OF such property 80 aban.
doned for tho United States for the new dlrec-
ton OF said street or alley.
CABINET.sl2E photographs, only $3.50 per
dozen. Chester Handy, 1925 Seventh 81. II. W.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-04-10
WEST WASHINGTON.

Mr.. George W. Beall, OF whose serious Illness
THE CRITIC spoke several days ago, died this
morning at his residence about q o'clock of q
a general impoyerlshment OF the blood. Had
he lived until Tuesday next he would have
been 90 years old. He was born and lived all
his life In this city. For number OF years he
was Deputy Comptroller OF the District. AZ
terward he became the senior partner
OF the grocery firm OF George W. Beall
Bro. For long period prior TO his
death, however, he had not been engaged in
any business. He leaves n wife, four daugh-
tiers, one OF them tho wife of DR.. Backus, OF
Capitol Hill, and one son, who Is In Govern
ment employ. The funeral Will take place on
Saturday afternoon at 9 O'Clock from the
West street Presbyterian Church, Of which he
was prominent member.
Very little wheat and corn Is being received
now, as the farmers arc busy, IL the canal
tolls are lowered II Is claimed that business
Will decidedly increase.
The proposed amendment to tho Riddle
berger Free Bridge bill, whereby tho Secre-
tary OF War ia authorized TO use the Aqueduct
piers, provided clear title can be obtained
within ninety days after passage OF the bill, IS
not favorably received by the Georgetown mer-
CAantg.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-04-10
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

,v.nPta4lnnS bkiinneIl fnllhps' IVss hnu huea9s
VI , wv iliuls hssoclhllon, net Asslstant Dis
ulIt,hltr,ey IueBatt ny MS Olllce lhst nlBnt
anu nhu . long cohsullatlon 10 regard 70 tue
hvoIpuIhllon OF INC hssoclatlon' Mr. Inggart
hsheu hulnpet OF Questions IN regard 10 inc
uuJtct anu WotK OF inc association ana appear
ca nuon lnte,ested In what no heard. Ih9
comhlueo VIII report Nv the regular meeting
ol the hfpoclu.loh 10 morrow night
Mr.. j, q. Miller Will erect twp neat brick
dwellings ON Ninth street, between ID aud Il
streets southwest, at IN estimated cost of
$4,000.
The announcement OF tho death OF Miss An
ME Dyer, OF South Washington, will cause
sadness TO many who knew her and loved her
for her aminble qualities. Her decease was
O.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-04-10
THE PUBLIC BUILDING QUESTION.
The House Engages in Another
wrnngIc Abuut II.

The House Engages I'm Another
wrnngic Abuut II.
The House roassembled at IL n. m. to-day In
continuation Of yesterdays session, u recess
having been taken to that time.
Mr.. Eaton, from tho Committee on the presl-
Dental Count, reported with d substitute tho
Senate bill fixing day for the election OF
Presidential electors, providing for counting
the votes and for tho settlement Of disputes
arising In relation thereto. 1t was placed on
the calendar.
After some other Business, by unanimous
consent, Mr.. Stockslager, at IL do, moved to
go into Committee OF the Whole on public
buildings bills. on this motion the vote was
10 to z, and tho point OF order was made that
quorum voted.
Tellers were ordered and the vote resulted
100 10 10, not n quorum, and on motion OF MIR.
Belford q call OF The House was ordered.
The roll was called and 222 members an
swered to their names.
Further proceedings were then disposed
with.
The hour OF 10 O'Clock having arrived Mr.
Warner moved to adjourn. Lost.
The House thus decided 20 continue Wednes-
days Legislative day into Thursday.
on n motion by Mr.. Stockslager to go into
Committee OF the Whole tho vote was III to
20; no quorum.
Mr.. Belford-VT demand a call OF tho House
TO see II we are q body OF courageous men or
cowarde."
The demand was not seconded, and on q vote
by letters the house decided 1d2 to 81 to &c
Into Committee on the Whole.
The first bill taken up was for a public
building at Greenville, s. O., 10 cost not OK
ceedinR $4,000.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-04-10
THE POSTAL TELEGRAPH.
a Seniors Very Enthusiastic view
Of II.


member Of the Senate Committee on
Postofiices aud Post-roads said this morn
ing that the committee would have postal
telegraph bill ready to report to the Senate
to-day. ut fixes the maximum rates at
about what the English rates are" said he,
land opens to competition the whole busi-
ness. l am assured by Dr. Green, of the
Western Union, that all of the leading tele-
graph companies will compete for the con.
tract of furnishing postal telegraphy, aud
that IL would take but few weeks
for the Western Union to put
1900 offices in operation. Tho rates
the Government and people will yet by this
bill will be so far below those of the present
that they would lead one to believe they
would DO ruinous, but am told that the
increase of business low rates will produce
will moro than make up the reduction of
the aggregate income to the company sue
cessful In bidding"
"Do you think the bill will become a
law y CRITIC man asked
There Is no daubt of It," replied the
Senator. 81 told DR.. Green recently that
1t was only q question Of time when the
Government would supply the people with
telegraphy, and l am satisfied that the tcle-
graph companies realize this now. think
the bill will pass"
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-04-10
THE TEMPERANCE CAUSE.
Roscne I.odre or Good romnInr

hehcUe hOuEe Oh NOON hcuhDlhrhs
on last evening the officers OF tho Grand
Lodge OF Good Templars made their semi.an-
nual visitation TO Rescue Lodge, and despite
the very Indictment weather were received by
an unusually large membership. The meet
ing was In every respect the most pleasant aud
important In the history Of the lodge and gave
abundant evidence that the membership has
already acquired complete knowledge OF the
elements Of success with which tho order
nboundB.
A critical inspection by the Grand Lodge
officers showed every department TO be we'll
managed and that though It Is young, II has
attained prosperity and efficiency rarely So
cured 70 early by any lodge. Before closing
the lodge was entertained with short ad-
dresses by Mr.. Kalstrom, q. W. q, IT,; Mr.. NJ.
J. Caldwell, q. W. secretary; Mr.. John Bus.
sius, @. W, chancellor Mr.. James T.. Frost,
@. chaplain, and MFR. W. II. Bailey, OF Mime.
bnha Lodge. Recitation by Mrs. Woodward,
OF Star OF Hope, vocal solo by Mr.. Stuart, OF
Rescue, and plano solo by Harry W. Smith, OF
UiHwatha Lodge.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-04-10
Some Characteristics of the car.

For Russian the Gar Is poor llnguist;
he speaks only three languages, French, Ger.
man and Russian. Nearly every educated
Russian speaks at least i've languages fiu.
entity. A Russian nobleman, In the Baltimore
American, describes pleasantly some of the
peror." ne says, "who speaks Russian IN his
family, while his father spoke only German
and his grandfather French. The Emperor Is
military, like his father, but not 80
exclusively 30 as he. Bodily he Is
probably the strongest man In Russia.
When he was Grown Prince, instead ofleaving
"a visiting card when calling he would fire.
great was his pride In showing his friends
how strong he was. have seen him crush
gold WISE by mere hand power. This is un.
doubtedly due to his regular habits. He gets
up every morning ct o; takes cup OF coffee;
hears the Greek mass-he 10 very religious
man-and then begins TO work, looking over
the state papers. At o he takes breakfast with
gymnasium he is as much a king as he is on
the throne. He also chops wood,
and is particularly fond OF riding
horseback After his exercises, he holds his
daily audience. At dinner ut @ he eats little,
and takes only one glass OF Burgundy. After
that, II there 10 no ball or court reception, he
sits with his family, reading to his wife while
Gar and his wife are devoted to each other.
AS far back as 1867, when very young man,
he was at great court reception In Paris, and
the Empress Eugeulo asked him which OF all
the ladies present he thought the most beau
tiful He anewered that he was too much OF a
barbarian TO think any woman more beautiful
than his own wife. The Emperor, In short,
lives and acts like man who accepts the
duties Of life, and tries to perform them as best
he can"
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-04-10

BELL.-Bessie Virginia, daughter OF Joshua
and Silva Bell, between the hours Of IL and l
o'clock on the night OF April 8, 1884, aged ID
months and 10 days.
Funeral services Friday morning, April IL,
at 10 o'clock, at residence, 346l2 Maryland
avenue southwest. Friends and relatives
are invited.
DoDaE.-At waupun, Wis.,, on April 5, 1884,
Mrs. NJ. A. Dodge, in the S1th year OF her age,
mother OF W. q. Dodge, OF this city.
ERGO0D.-on Tuesday, April 8, 1891, at
1:15 a. m., Mary A. Ergood, beloved wife OF
Lemuel Ergood, aged % years and 10
months.
oGDEN.-In Homer, N. Y, on April 8, 1884,
ut a p. M, David ogden, aged 81 years, q
months and 2 days. Mr.. ogden was the father
OF A. W. ogden and Mrs. Fred A. Gee, or this
city.
RUSSELL.--On Wednesday morning, at 80
O'Clock, April 8, 1884, Mrs. Mary "A. Russell,
formerly of Harper's Ferry, W. Va, aged 80
years.
Funeral Friday, 18th instant, at 10 o'clock
a.. M, from the residence OF her son, 1873 i
street northeast.
sMITH.--on April o, 1884, at 4 80 a. M,
Bridget Smith, III the 53d year OF her age.
Funeral Will take place from her late resi-
dence, 1922 street northwest, on Friday,
at o'clock. Relatives and friendssare re-
epectfully invited TO attend.
KINSLOW.-On April z, 1884, at O:30 p. M,
OF pneumonia, Thomas W. Kinslow.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-04-10
MIR. Corbin Won't be Retired.

The bill to retire Thomas q. Corbin as Roar
Admiral in the Navy, which came up on tho
Senate calendar yesterday, led to brief but
spirited debate.
ant.
Mr.. Logan took the lead In opposition. He
held that 1t was neither wright nor fair to
jump men on the retired list above the rank
they have occupied. There was too much OF
ethis sort OF thing, he said, and It was unwlso
and vicious legation.
MIR. Plumb said Captain Corbin had boon
guilty of acts characterization and there was
not the slightest reason why no should be I'D
vanced on the retired list.
MIR. Cockrell also spoke In opposition to tho
bill, and declared that this class of cases ought
TO be frowEed upon. Such legation was simply
robbing the taxpayers under the color OF law.
He moved to indefinitely postpone tho bill.
Carried-32 yeas, SO nays.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-04-10
THE NATIONAL BANKS.
They Appeal 10 Congress 70
Needed Legislation.

Representative Ermentrout (Pa.) presented
in the House to-day memorials OF officers OF
National banks in Pennsylvania, New York and
Minnesota In regard TO other securities for
National bank circulation. They say they
realize that they probably waste their timo In
memorializing Congress, because II Is obvious
that this Congress does not intend doing any
thing In the matter; that the present require
ment efrecting deposits TO secure circulation
makes business Improbable, however, and
that II nothing is done they will return to the
State system and give up their charters as
rapidly as their charters expire.
"For some strange reason" writes Presi-
dent MaIvine, of the Delaware National Bank,
Delphi, N. Y, "congreLs seems bent on ind
ing out how much squeezing We will stand,
and II the past Is any evidence 1t will continue
doing 80 until the system Is ruined. 1t is true
some new banks are starting, but they are
mostly managed by inexperienced men, who,
like many congressman, think they know
more about the business of banking than old
bankers. After q short trial they Will also
leave the system"
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-04-10
PERSONAL POINTS.

THE Hon. M. IL. DAY, attorney, left
the city last night for his home In Dakota. Mr..
Day Is one OF tho most influential citizens Of
that iourishing Territory, having served with
distinction In the Upper House OF the Legls-
lative Council, and holding positions OF honor
In the social makeup OF the great North
west.
--CHAs. MCLAUGALIN, ESQ, is a candi-
date for delegate tQt the Chicago Democratic
Convention for the Instruct OF Columbia. Ho
has over and over a4t3n been elected and re-
elected 10 high ofllcW in tho city OF Chicago,
and having made OHYugh young man such
marks OF disttnctio03iu political movements
he has been recogH4o as being the right
man in the right plW
CAPTAIN SAM T. McKEEvER, Second
United States INFANCY, and wife, arrived on
Tuesday evening fbm Fort Occur a. Allne,
Idaho, and are stopping with friends at 1914
Fifteenth street northwest. The Captain Will
be remembered as cOmmandant OF the guard
at the Executive Mansion for several years, be-
ginning with the incumboncy Of President
Lincoln. Ho reports that tho excitement over
tho Idaho gold mines is still very great, ana
that thousands are on the ground waiting for
the deep SHOWS TO melt,
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-04-10
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

For some time past the residents OF this city
have been unable to keep ASH barrels In front
OF their residences, and even the grocery men
have been missing the empty -four barrels
which they set on the sidewalks In front OF
their places OF business. on Monday color
ed man named Edward Grant, after lurking
around in front of barber shop on lower
Prince street for several hours, suddenly dis
appeared, and shortly atterward It was found
that the ash barrel which had stood IN front OF
the barber shop had also disappeared. Yes
terday afternoon no attempted TO repeat the
act OF Monday at tho corner OF King and ST.
Asaph streets, but before he could get away
with his "treasure," he was suddenly halted
by the proprietor OF the store, who was armed
with a brick. About Z o'clock yesterday eTon-
ing Grant was discovered by Onlcer Grady
loahing in the neighborhood OF the postonlce,
and he watched him. Tho negro soon
shouldered an ash barrel, but before no had
proceeded far he was seized by Onlcer GRADY,
who allowed him to bear his booty as far as
Police Headquarters.
The Braddock House VIII be sold az public
auction on the I'd INST.
The remains OF the eightmOnths- old daugh-
ter OF Mr.. j. 4. Brett were brought here from
Washington yesterday for lnterment.
Yesterday two barges arrived at this city,
via Chesapeake L Ohio Canal, with 6O00
bushels OF corn, consigned TO j. II. and j. G..
Beckham.
The W. 0. 4 W. Railroad Company have
leased two OF their new engines 10 the Lack
awanna Pittsburgh Railroad, till the new
bridges on the former road are completed.
Another new engine, No. 30, built at tho
Brook Locomotive Works for the Virginia
Midland Railway, arrived at the companys
shops in this city last night.
Alice Majors, colored, died Mt her home In
the BARRACKS" on Upper Prince street, last
night. The mother OF the deceased died about
week since. The famliy,was In destitute
circumstances, and the deceased Will be
buried at the city's expense.
business meeting OF the Hydraulion
Steam Fire Engine Company was held last
night,
The captain OF q barge lying at Reed wharf,
who refused 10 move his boat yesterday even
ing 10 allow q schooner TO land, was arrested
and lodged at the statlon'house, but was AFTER
al
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-04-10
Tho Memnirs of Heine.

In the memoirs OF Heine Just published,
some interesting details are given concerning
the members Of his family, His father was the
Beau Brummel OF Prince Edward OF Cumoer-
land, atterward King OF Hanover, and, when
the wars In Flanders were over, established
himself as O cloth merchant. Hitler he TOOK
with him twelve splendid horses ana num-
Der OF dogs. He became member ana after,
ward commander Of the National GUARDS IN
Dusseldorf, and behaved toward the civic
troops in the most liberal maner; They
emptied the bottles OF old Ruedeshelmer
which no sent them with great relish, ana
boasted OF their generous chiet with al the en-
thusiasm OF tho Old Guard OF Napoleon.
SHUT" writes Helne "my fathers Old Guard
did not die, and often surrendered" The
city was not always safe when Heine, senior,
was I'm command OF tho local guard. one
evening he sent out two patrols, all the mon
composing them being drunk, and
the consequences were deplorable.
lhe men OF one patrol were
arrested by the mon OF the other, and scene
ensued worthy OF comic opera. Heine himself
aid not share the military tastes OF his father
but he shared his admiration for Bonaparte,
who Inspired him at 10 with the song OF ''rhe
Two 0renadiers." so distasteful 10 his view
was the prusslan uniform that when he saw q
soldier he put his tongue out at him.
Breach of promise cases are becoming more
and more profuse, 80 10 speak. Better walt
and Iat the 0ala nrODOsa harAaffar.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-04-10
He wouldn't Stand Any fore Kiss.
ing of Maria.
Kentucky State Journal.

a good many male friends OF Bill Chinks at
tended his wedding, which took place In
room OF the BRIDES parents residence In the
country few evenings ago. After the minis
ter had finished tho ceremony, Bill, without
moving from his position, said:
SNOW, Mr.. Preacher, what's yer charge fur
spllcin' ue?"
"Oh, well, Just what you feel like giving"
"wall, feel like givin good deal, fur 1t
was good job. But here's quarter, which Is
all I've got
"yery well, sir; can't take more than is
given me-"
And then Bill, taking hold OF his BRIDES
right hand with his left, turned to the crowd
and said;
Snow, gentlemen, don't know but what all
you fellers may hev had n whack at kissin'
Marian afore she wus married, but now this
'cre gals my property. I've paid fur her, and
of kissin' her again I'll whale. Them's my
terms. Now let the adder chune up his yler-
lin,"
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-04-10

Colonel W. Il. Barker, superintendent OF the
Pullman car service OF this division, has re-
turLed from a visit 70 Old Point va, Ihucn
improved In health.
II. IL. Carter, superintendent OF tho b. " p.
Road, was In the ely to-day
A. j. Galloway, travelling agent OF the Atlantic
Coast Line, Is In the city,
j.. W. Pickle, passenger agent OF the O. b. &
O, Road, has returned 10 the city after several
days absence on business.
Frank Trlgg, Washington passenger agent
OF the q, Il o, Road, is absent on an Eastern
ulp.
Northern tourists continue to arrive via
southern trains from Florida.
The virginia Midland is doing heavy pas.
senger business TO tho Southwest.
II. b. Plant, OF New York, president OF the
Savannah, Florida h Western Railway and
president OF the Southern Express Company,
IL stopping In the city for a few days,
"Henceforth We meet as grangers" Is a say.
Ing among Iowa farmers.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-04-10
Kings, the English Hangman.

Bings, tho English hangman, is a subject OF
him out of his place. II may be q satisfaction
TO him 10 know that Jack Ketch, tho greatest
OF hangman, was similarly elected. Luttrell
says In his diary, January 20, 1886: Jack
sherifs OF London, was committed TO Bride
well and is turned out OF his place, and ono
Rose, butcher, put In" 1t Is seldom one
hears or haDgman being hoist with his own
petard. Luttrell writes n few months later
"Five men OF those lately condemned az the
Sessions were executed at Tyburn; one OF
them was Pascha Rose, the now hangman, 80
that now Jack Ketch is restored to his place"
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-04-10
ALiTe.sayer win N RECORD.

Captain Devan, OF tho Louisville (Ky) Life.
saving Station, ana one OF the most successful
llfe-sayers In the service, is In the city on bust.
ness before the Treasury Department. Tho
Captain wears medals from the State OF Ken.
lucky and from numerous private individuals
and the crews and passengers OF various yes
sells, aud carries rings and pins and all sorts
OF trophies and testimonials from the i'm.
mense humber Of persons whose lives he has
been instrumental in saving at sea or in time
of food. During the recent floods tho Captain
has personally directed tho efforts of his
crew In saving several thousand lives.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-04-10
The Permit for the New ArmOry and
ODera. House.

Inspector OF buildings Entwlslo to-day Is
sued the permit to Messrs. j. Il. Dyer and
others, Building Committee OF w. L. /. Ar
mory, for the construction OF their new Opera.
House and Armory on Fifteenth street, below
the Avenue. The dimensions OF the building
viii be 115 front by 16t feet deep, Ave stories
high, with tower OF 115 feet in height. Tho
walls will be SO inches for the first story, and
30 inches for the second, third, fourth and %
inches for nth. The seating capacity Will be
1000, which is several hundred more than
the National Theatre, The cost OF the build
in will No Al M ono.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-04-10
HOTEL ARRIVALS.


q. IL. Newton, Buffalo, N. VI o. Watrous, N.
Y; Erastus Woman, station Island; j. A, Fay,
IT., Elizabeth, Nj. j. M. sherman, Jersey
city G. W. nebard, N. vi +. A. Rhodes, Prov
dence, II. l.; A. Meyers, Columbus, o., G.. X,
waldron, WATERFOWL, N. vi Miss Grace Usher,
N. "; Il. A. Storey, N. vi VIM. Stanley aud
wife, N. vi While Stanley, N, V; Mrs, A. O.
q, II. :. Mixer and wife, Chicago; W, s. YER
nam, N. vi Mrs. Il. j. Yernam, N. "; Mrs. j.
A. Broadhead, Now York cityi j, d. Reisel st.
LS@is J. AI9HshRS 81 vt9Ss w NJ cal
Eng; II, O, Read and wife, Ohio; l.. Seryner,
Salem, o. j. Fox and wife, n. Y. D. Il. Cooney
and wife, N, Y, Mrs, A. u. Starr, Pittsburgh,
Donnell, Richmond, Val N. W. Dodge, N. Y.
Western humorists always get down into the
cellar when a blizzard Is due, There Is no Joke
IN getting out on the roof.