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The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-01-07
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

Shortly after o'clock this morning tho
friends and neighbors of the late Il. w. Butts
began to assemble Mt No. dD5 street south
west his late residence, to pay their respects to
some casket In the front parlor, surrounded
by some,beautiful floral designs, one, a pillow,
being particularly handsome. Tho Rev. O. o.
Meador performed the funeral service. Az Its
conclusion the body was given TO the following
members OF Usage Lodge No. O, 10 which the
deceaeed belonged: Messrs. Michael BrOwn,
A. l.. Perrie, l. Goldsmith, W. A. Duvall, A.
Eddins and o. Marders. The funeral process
sion then took Its why TO Alexandria, where
tho deceased had lived aud whore tho society
rites OF burial were performed by Prophet
John IT, Springman, Sachem W. s. Mann be-
Ing aleo present.
Captain Kirby, OF tho steamer Thompson,
finding himself at Lancaster wharf last night,
and being unable TO proceed with his boat, do
tclmlned to DC here at all events this m0rulug.
He drove across country twenty-five mites u
Cox's Station, suffering bitterly from the cold,
and there took the train for Washington, nav.
ing important business here this morning,
and being also DESTROYS OF obtaining iustruc.
tons concerning his steamer from the com.
pany.
The Tabernacle was allied yesterday after.
noon with the friends OF the late Mrs. Mary A.
Bowen, who recently died. DR.. Hicks onlcl-
ated and the pall-bearers were Messrs. White,
sharpe, Shampllp, Stevenson, Baum, Murtagh
and Henry Yeatmnn. The floral gifts were
many and beautiful.
Mr.. L. @. Wheeler entertained the male poT.
ton Of the "Hix's Fix" Company last Frl1ay
evening at his residence, corner Of Sixth aud
Nstreets southwest. There were ABOUT twenty
nve present, and with the rendering OF oper.
attic songs ard humorous speeches u merry
time was enjoyed. An elegant spread was ably
discussed,
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-01-07
A MUCH MARRIED MAN.
Herbert ID. Bartley's Matrimonial
PrOcltyitIes Get Him into Trouble.

In cell at the Fifth Precinct Station House
last evening CRITIC reporter found tall,
rather handsome, but wild.looking man who
gave his name as Herbert ID. Barley, his age
as 33 years, occupation lawyer, and who did
not hesitate In claiming that he is n nephew
OF General and Senator Sherman. The prls-
oner was awaiting transportation TO West Viz
ginia on arequisition for blgamy, having been
arrested late Saturday night at his room, on
Tho prisoner talked freely to tho reporter
and stated that he was perfectly willing TO DO
taken or TO answer the charge as he would not
have much trouble I'm proving his innocence.
He said that he had married three times, but
had not been guilty OF bgamy, and had no
objection to giving an outline OF HE matrl'
monial career.
His first venture was In New Orleans, the
lady being Washington Treasury girl,
ramed Miss Courtney, who went there y
meet him, and they were married and went 10
Colorado, whore he practiced law, but soon
quarreled with his wife, separated from her,
and was divorced. The Indy soon after Ia
herited a fortune and died In Colorado.
BBrtleys second marriage was 70 n Ulncln.
natl lady named Annie Il. Noight, with whom
he'll be LIVED for short tlme, put soon Oh;
wife, and went TO Now York, whore
he become a reporter on daily papers,
and claims that while there he endeavored to
get his Wife to come and live with him, but
she refused, and he obtained a divorce In n
New York court. This IL disputed by tho
authorities, but BARLEY insists that he did get
a divorce and that hls Cincinnati wife will not
dispute the fact.
Bnrtley continued to say that he then be-
came a travelling actor, starring as Rip Van
WiHkie and In other parts In II semi.amateur
company that has played In this city at odd
Fellows Hall and throughout the South. In
this capacity no met and married his third
wife, also Washington lady, named Miss Du
Bots, and whom he married at Jackson Court
House, West Virginia.
BARLEY has the appearance OF strollins
actor, and tho detectives regard him as II
scapegrace. He was brought up In this city,
and hesides his career rs lawyer, journalist
| and actor. says that he has been In the Fire
| Department and was employed by the Govern
ment while Mr.. Sherman was Secretary OF thu
| Treasury.
Some weeks ago Major Dye was notified that
| BARLEY was wanted In West Virginia FOL
| bigamy IN marrying Miss Du BOis, whom he
| had n wife living in Cincinnati. Detective
| RAN traced him TO house on L street, neai
| Tenth, and so informed the West Virginia au
| ttorites. on Saturday night requlsitlor
| from the Governor OF that State was received
| and young BARLEY was arrested at hts room
| where he was In company with his third wife
| Detective Ran took BARLEY 10 the depot las
| night, at 1910 o'clock, and surrendered hin
| TO ShCrin Hassler, OF jackson County, W. Va.
| who started at once to take the prisoner L
| Jackson County for trial.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-01-07
A HIGHWAY BLocKADED.
How ana why Travel on Fifteenth
street IL Impeded.

''with all washington's brag OF glorious
thoroughfares, broad avenues and spacious
streets, II is pretty rough that ono OF her very
busiest and most important streets Is OBJ.
structed, crowded ana abused In q way that
would not be countenanced In any other city"
a CRITIC man, who heard the remark from
wcll-known citizen, ventured TO ask for the
particulars.
az refer to Fifteenth street. In front of the
Treasury Department." continued tho speaker.
'lt Is as busy as n street can be; IL combines
tho travel that divides elsewhere through
Ponnsylvanla avenue, New York avenue, q
street and Fourteenth street. 1t Is always
despite The fact that it ii
not unusually wide, tho Treasury drays aud
carts anu expresses are permitted TO stand for
hall day at n timc backed up 10 the curb
leading and unloading and waiting, and occu-
plying about one-third OF tho street. The nul-
ssnce Ia almost unbeurable, the interruption
Of travel ineXcusable, and the check OF ths
Treasury officials unsurpassed. The trouble
could be avoided by n simple order. Unload
the Immense drBys and expresses on the west
front instead OF the east, and half n dozen
good purposes are accomplished. The etroet
would be unobstructod, travel benefited, &C
cidents avoided, delay prevented, aud the
Treasury would have exclusive right OF way
on the street west OF the Department, and It's
loading aud unloading would DO accomplished
without interruption or Interference. Some
thing must be done to correct the present state
besides Wide atreets ana plenty OF olbow room
viii have IT or kick"
II is to be hoped that the remarks were not
I'm vain.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-01-07
HOOSIER POLITICS,
Colonel Dudley Lays Down the Prob
able Programme of the Democrats.

DAotNJ hAHJ spN '"o-
able Programme of the Democrats.
To-day CRITIC representative asked Com
missioner OF Pensions Dudley who he thought
would be nominated Governor OF Iudtaua by
the Democrats this spriug.
"Either Voorhees, or Holman" he quickly
''You don't think 1t could be Ex-Governor
Gray?"
81 think not. That is evidently not tho In.
teniion Of those who control Il. Il IS plain
Senator Voorhees,, II he will accept II, ana
think he viii. Ex-Governor Gray may got the
second place, or IT may be Mr.. Holman. They
mend TO elect Senator Voorhees, Cow
ernor, then make him United States Senator
again, which would give the Governorship TO
the man elected Lieutenant.d Governor"
"why do they want to go away around In
that manner"
"For two reasons: They Will, in making the
State nominations, calculate that Mr. McOon-
aid Will be the candidate for the Presidency.
Mcdonald 10 a rank free trader. Indiana Is u
protective tariff State. They see something
must be done tO cOunteract his freo-trade in-
nuence and they cannot do IL better than by
nominating voorhees,, the protectionist. The
second reason is, they think voorhees, will
strengthen the vote for the Legislature, and
thereby strengthen himself as a candidate for
his own succession. There Is much reason In
tho argument, you see."
"Would Voorhees, be a strong candidateP"
"Yes, he would run well. But think Hol.
man would DO stronger before the State at
large"
"Holman could not make the canvass that
Voorhees, would, could hep"
"He might not on the stump, but hls career
In public life would stand investigation bet
ter. Holman, think, IL tho best man among
the Democrats OF the State who have been
long In public life. He Is more consistent.
There is not so much demOgogy about hi m
as others. think he would really relish the
nomination for Governor, and he stands about
as good a chance OF getting It as voorhees,. II
there IL anything that would carry voorhees,
IL would DO his tariff principles. OF
course his reputation among those who have
him some"
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-01-07
BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILR0FD
THE MODEL FAST LINE AND THE OF II
LINE BETWEEN
THE EAST AND THE WEST,
VIA WASHINGTON.
lAIlRl.E u Ia D

LINE BETWEilN ~
THE v FAs y AMP M I TIIE VEST,
DOUBLE TRACK JANNEY COUPLER,
schedule to take effect SUNDAY. NOVEMBER
49, 1883
Leave Washington from station corner OF New
Jersey avenue and . street by Eastern Standard
FOR chicago, CINCINNATI, Louisvllle and st. Louis
through coaches ard Palaco Sleeping Cars 70
above points, without change lOi5 A. NJ. daily 10
daily; S % mi to Pi,tsburgb, Cleveland aud De.
For Toledo aud detroit, via MOnroeyllle, 1915
a NJ daily, vita Sleeper for Toledo, via Wheel
Trains for Philadelphia and New York at $40
& n dsiiy eSGegt sunday; sooe NJ aad 1000
Hor bsiim I'm ioc on wesk dsys 800 g. 49, s99
tS0 (i5minute train, 40, $50 100. $40, 10 aud
For baltimore on Sundays, $50. 500, 400 A. NJ,
1 25, IS, 800, 4.iO, $50 100, $40, 1000 i. NJ.
tSr aSpspod5is S SOo A A. i2lo and 40
For way stations httweon Washington aud Bal
mere; $50, "A. NJ, l2l0P. NJ, $3.50. 40, and
For stations on Metropolitan Branch. 7.i)
A. NJ. and 5.45 =. Al. daily except sunday, AS T.,
BiaSch 50 ay Except snndny; o for he inston
stnunion aud Nalley Branch, s 30 A. NJ, daily, ex-
cept sunday 8 10 T.. NJ daily; for Frederick $40 "A.
M, io.l5 A. NJ. AS Pm. and 545 p. NJ daily,
For Bakerstown. 1O.i5A. NJ, and SIS P. NJ. daily
For points ON :. V. II. r., 10. 10 q. IN. daily.
1raina arrive rom The West daily, 6.2J, $50 A.
NJ, 2.25, SOP NJ.
From Ntw York aud Philadelphia, 2.55, $50 A.
Nj. daily, $40 L. M. daily, except Sunday.
From Annapolis, $50 lnsO 4. al, l51 o 81 p. NJ;
Sunday, 1910 A. M, 6.37 T.. NJ
From Lexington, eco A, NJ. daily, and 2.l5 p. NJ.
daily, exceit Sunday.
from Frederick aud intermediate points, 825,
1000 a. NJ 2.1b, 40 p NJ aud 500 T.. NJ. daily OK
celt SUNDAY; 500 r. NJ daily from Point of Rocks.
Trains leave baltimore for Washington at 2, g. 10,
0O, 7.l5, 49, ., 0lO and 1870 ~ M, l215 50, d.
40, 5. Go. $50. Sand l015 L. NJ; on Sundays, q
40. $50. o. hlO a. M, 100 8. 625. 7.30 and r. Nj.
All ualrs nom Washington op at Relay sta
lion except $50 u. NJ.
For further Information apply Mt .he Baltimore
d Ohio Ticket Ofhce, Washington station. Gig and
1851 Pennsylvania avenue, corner Of Fourteenth
street, where orders will be taken for baggage TO
be checked and received ut any point in the city
w NJ. CLEMENTS, NJ. Off, Baltimore. O. X.
lord. u. u. A
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-01-07
Fifth of the Morning News.

Destructive fires are reported all over the
country.
There were 154 deaths reported in Balti-
more last week.
The storm and cold of Saturday and yes
terday extended all over the country.
The remains of the late King Victor
Emanuel have been removed to the chapel
In tho Pantheon, Rome.
1t is reported that the Marquis Tseng
has not had any communication with the
French Government since the capture of
Sontay.
Mr.. Edward Harrington, of tho Kerry
Sentinel has been released from jail, whore he
was sent six months ago for an alleged incen-
diary publication.
At Norristown, Pa, Saturday, Alfred
Acun, convicted of forging. note In his
5000 and to ten days Imprisonment.
The cold snap, it is feared, will tempo
rarily interfere with navigation OF some OF tho
lower tributaries OF the chesapeake Bay,
which rarely happens unless In exceptionally
cold weather.
The convent known as tho Institute of
the immaculate Conception at Belleville, Ill,
was burned Saturday night, aud twenty-five
pupils and i've sisters were burned to death
or fatally injured In attempting to escape.
The physicians attending Colonel Rath-
bone are OF the opinion that he will recover
physically from the effects OF his selr.in-
flicted wounds,b II is believed that after his
Ioc9very II VIII po hooeSsary u seuu MN W an
asylum
Major Luther Giddings died in Annapo-
lis Saturday. Mr.. Nicholas l.. Deale, assistant
superintendent OF the Annapolis & Elkrldge
Railroad, and Thomas W. Denver, injured on
that road Thursday last, also died Saturday
IN Annapolis.
pjsbon RYAN. of 81 Iouis. nreached In
Dublin yesterday. He said that religion and
patriotism had boon pitted against each other
In ireland, and thatthe former had triumphed
The clergy loved tho people too well to incul-
cate false principles among them.
Aftor tba n,urder Joblonsl,v want IN
coianoi e,,Iottin,s house ma Informal the
a,to VIZ q, 10 Gaaib Nv har h,,shand
.i VIZ y" ' u oaa ~ ~, tha o,na
p,ih, ,tH S and IoiIoUseu taEinS dvont
age OF her absence, secured important docu.
nIents and decamped.
rrhraa bnndred SnciaIista yisiteA tho
pia.,,,i "a otna,s con,,n',a,.,s ~
!0Ihp Oh al; pinh.iui "l raooe, an,d
.no tcte "a , onSiso osa 'sd "a ,ShIcS M
buunuer VI epeeoltes, W." ~ itae, ~ "iou ',io
speakefs eHPtessou tn1 9s nO oPo y. norvns9
ssainst tno ouuIseo,eo' nnoy aao1 ~ ,,le
lno lpauBulutiou "a M a., ,1 r. ln nno
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-01-07

GOTHAM, N, H' July Tt 10 ~
GENTs-WhOever you are, don't KnQNgs1pt
] thank the Lord and feel grateful tlftgnu T.
know that In this world OF adult9qatbd m 4
tcines there 10 one compound thaf proves ana
-Four years ago had a sllgAff8ho5k OF pass,
which unnerYed mo TO anch an extent IA
the least excltemenSs make mo sh 40
like the ague. Last tfhN was Induced o.
try bop Bitters. kSttsed Ane hJtIls, but did
not SEQ any chaggE aupthaf did 80 change nv
nerves that th0ePare now as steady as they
ever were. Unused TO talne both hands -
write, but HeW my good right hand writes tnls.
Now, II yod continue TO manufacture as hon
SGT anR good an article as You do, you
Will accumulate an honest fortune, aud CON
fertile greatest blessing on Your reliOw-men
that was ever conferred on mankind.
TIM BURoH.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-01-07
HISTORICAL TREES
Disappearing from the white
House Grounds.

"rhe grand old poplars OF the White House
grateful shade upon the Executive Maueiou,"
Observed an old forester TO u CRITIC scribe.
"rhe best trees IN the grounds are falling
into decay, and scarcely a treo VIII remain
that Is as old as tho mansion. Several have
fallen under the AK in the past few days, tue
aN Is ringing at tho roots OF another now, and
fix more tlne old trees that hGvo died during
the past year VIII come down before spring.
New trees viii be planted as fast as the old
once iRll, but It VIII be years before tho
grounds glory In such fine and stalwart trees
ns have beGutlled II In the past. The garden
ers hesitate to romove tho old trees, and the
President hates TO see them 60, but there is no
help for It, Some OF them arc historic; thslr
branches have waved over the heads Of many
Presidents, and the initials Of sons OF the
Presidents are said TO have been found cut in
the crumbling bark. The trees OF the future
win be raTer and more ornamental, but they
Will not rival the old poplars that arc going.'
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-01-07

Arrangements are In progress for process
sion OF all the District militia and cadet com
panies on the occasion OF tho cornerstone lay
Ing OF the proposed armory for the Light H.
funtry Corps.
A cadet corps has been organized In cOnnec-
ton with the Washington Continental5, which
VIII be called the Continental Cadet Corps.
Tho officers are; captain, II. O. Grove; iirst
lieutenant, O. j. Hopkins second Lieutenant,
q. W. Hewitt; orderly, +. Johnson; quarter
MASTER o. q. Hine; treasurer, Captain W. w.
Mills, and secretary, Il. o. Kant.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-01-07
Stealing 10 TX eep warm.

Fred A. Dyson, OF COG A street southeast,
and Douglass Harris, OF 1909 @ street north
west, have notified tho police that their houses
were robbed OF overcoats.
Mr.. A. Mentser, doing business at sol Pom
Bylvania avenue, reports that six pairs OF
drawers and Jacket wore stolen from his
store Saturday evening.
70. Il. Simpson, keeper Of a feed store at 3 100
NJ street, reported To tho police that he had u
pair OF blankets valued At $3.50 stolen from
his store yesterday morning.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-01-07
Mgr. CapeI,s Sermon.

Mgr. Capel delivered the morning sermon
at 81. Aloysius' Church yesterday, taking for
his text the fortieth chapter of Isaiah, COM
msncing, "Arise, shine; for thy light is come,
and the glory OF the Lord is risen upon thee"
The sermon was an eloquent argument In
favor Of careful study and investigation OF re-
..giOus matters, and embracing the Truth,
symbollzed by the search for the infant Jesus
by the wise men and his worehip whom he was
found In the manger. The church was densely
crowded ana many distinguished persons wers
present The services and music were appro-
PIRATE for Epiphany Sunday and the conn
mencement OF the forty hours devo tlQasssdf
Mero YnrY impresslYe. anNo1
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-01-07
RAILROADS..
THE GREAT
PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE.
TO TIE NORTH, WEST AND SOuTHYES

~ Ann awning NfsoA AMI
DOUBLE TRACK, SPLENDID SCENERY
Steel. RAILS MAGNIFICENT EoUIPIENr,
TR rs EIt Eh u NoyHnmmBiESH IS lsss
corner OF Sixth and b streets. as f6IIot Sa''On
For Pittsburgh and the West, Chicago Limited
x H. daily fast line, s ee a. o sally az WITH 9i5
Sleeping Cars from Harrisburg TO Cinclunaii;
e'ern P EHSss ~ e NJ daily with Palace
cago wa columbus and q, st. l. & p. II r.,
Mail Express 10 r. NJ daily Tor ft,sbnybc as
the West with Palace Sleeping Car from wash
ington to Chicago.
BALTIMORE & POTOMAC RAILROAD.
For Erie. Canandalgua, Rochester, Buffalo, Mag
ara, at 1900 y. IN. daily except Saturday, with
Palace Cara from Washington to Rochester, aud
Washington to BnfalO. Train leaving Wnlh-
ington ON saturday night will not run beyond
For Wiliamsport Lock Haven and Elmira. at
$40 A. NJ. daily except sunday.
Fer New York and the East, Bis a. NJ, 1850 A.
AGO, 1000 and lI.i5P. NJ Limited Express OF
Pullman Phrlor Cars, $40 A. NJ. daily except
For Boston, without change, L4e p. NJ every
week day; on sunday Y. M.
at Jersey City With boats Of brooklyn Annex,
nhording direct transfer to Fulton street, avoid
For Philadelphia s.i5 and 1850 A. H.. 10. 400.
1000 land ll.15P NJ; on Sunday, NJ 400, 1000 aud
lilo r ~: Limited Express, 90 a. NJ. daily
For Baltimore $50, sis, $40, 1000 1850 A. NJ, and
10y, ~ 20, gay, ~ .4O. ioVO and lilo F. ~;
and 1i.I5 II. M ' wv NV '''''
For popes creek Linc, 6 so A. NJ. and 10 p. NJ.
daily, except Sundey,
For Annapolis, go A. NJ and 4 40 p. NJ daily OK.
ccpt sunday.
ALEXANDRIA, & FREDBRICRSBURGR RAUL
WAY AND ALEXANDRIA d WASHING
TON RAILROAD.
For Alexandria a,s5, 100, 0 Is, Hos and IL. IS A.
NJ, EOS, 25i 3. G25, sos and lbs p. NJ GA sun.
day at Gas, q.25 II Oj A. NJ, 8 05 Z. NJ.
For Richmond ara the South IS and iLOS A, NJ.
daily, and L. M. daily, except sunday.
Trains leave AleNandrls for Washington, g O5
sos. 1910 and 10 20 A. M 3.05, 3.22, $40 70j and
1910 y M. and ~ midnight. On Sunday at 6.Oj
and 1910 A. NJ, TO5 and 1910 2. NJ.
Tickets and information at the Office. northeast
corner of Thirteenth street and Pennsy vania ve-
nue. and at the station where orders be left for
the checking baggage to destination from hotels
and residences
]. II. WOOD.
:, General Passenger Agent.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-01-07
Mho a. Chief of the Creelsa 2

Chiefs Isparheche and Checola, OF tho Creek
Indian nation, arrived In tho city Friday night
ana called on Indian Commissioner Price thls
morning. They haYo come here for
tho purpose OF settling the dispute
In that nation In regard TO tho election Ot
chief. Perryman claims to have BEEN elected
also, and both he and Isparheche were inau'
gurated by their factions. They VIII have u
nnal interview on Monday.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-01-07
THE EVENING CRITIC.
EsTA BLISHED AUGUST IS0S.
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

Tho special bulletin issued from tho signal
ONCE to-day says.
on Tuesday, snow-etorms are Indicated Tor
tho Middle Atlantic states, Tennessee, the
Ohio Valley and the lake region.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-01-07
The Virainia Midland Railway.
THE TRUNK LINE TO THE SOUTH
hOuTIIMEsT AND WENT

THE TRUNK LINE TO THE SOUTH
SOUTHWEST AND WEST,
Schedule in effect NOVEMBER IS, 1883.
1855 a, M.-NEW ORLEANS MAIL daily, max
ing close connections to all points South ane
southwest, daily except sunday with o. a o
Railway. Pullman Sleeping Buffet cars from
New York and Washington to Atlanta. Pail
man Sleeping Cars from Washington and At
lanta tC New Orleans.
6:10 p. M.-LoUISvILLE FAST LINE. Daily
vim Charlottesville TO Cincinnati, Loa8ville
and all Western points, Pullman Sleeping Jars
from Washington to Louisville.
1910 p, M.-soUTHERN MAIL AND Eek PRESS,
Daily 70 all points South and Southwest via
Danville and Charlotte. DAILY except sunday
with g d o: Railway. Pull naa Sleeping Cara
frem Washington vie Danyiile. Charlotte and
Atlanta to New Orleans, also. from Washing
ton via Charlotte and Columbia TO Augusta.
Manassas Division train leaves Washington at
s:35 .. m. daily except Sunday.
Werrenton trains leave Washington at 6.35 o. m.
and $40 p. m. daily.
For tickets and information inquire at Com
pany's Office, Col Penna ave. or at Union Depot
NJ. SLAUGHTER, N. MACDANIEL,
den. Pass. Agent, Agent.
SOL HAsS. Traffic Manager.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-01-07
THE EASTERN BRANCH CHANNEL.
The work Temporarily Suspended
ON Account of the FrenAe.

vi NtCUWuI VH IH' HTtH""'
The CT II engineer OF tho navy-yard, In
charge OF The dredging of the Eastern Branch
channel, has suspended work In consequence
Of tho pIesenr severe freeze. This work,
which 10 being done by tho navy.yard ON.
ployes, has been pushed forward with VIII
for more than year, and tho cost per yard 10
the Government for the removal ~ the mud
has not been more than nifty per cont. OF the
price paid contractors for the Same work.
com pleted the channel Will he 200 foot Wide
and twenty feet deep, and Will be permanent
and substantial improvement to the EASTERN
section OF the city, the men taken or thb
dredgs VIII be Immediately put 70 work cut.
ting ice out OF the branch % MI tho icehousea
OF the yard f'l-Ns7