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The Evening critic., 1884-02-06
ON THE DOUBLE TRACK.
A Prominent Young Railroad Man
Leaves the Single Track OF Bach
ciOrbOOd and Takes the GiIded
Road of welded Bliss.

Leaves the Single Track OF Bach
ciOrbOOd and Takes the GiIded
Road of welded Bliss.
Mr.. ]. s. d. Thompson, assistant general
passenger agent OF tho Virginia Midland
Railway, was married last night at st. Paul's
Church, Alexandria, TO Miss Mary Thornton
Marye, daughter OF colonel Morton Marye,
Auditor OF tho State OF Virginia.
The groom is one OF the most promising
young business men In the State.
he was brought up In the railway business
Gle, Hon. John y. Barbour, president OF the
Virginia Midland, after whom he is named.
The young couple are OF the Oldest and most
groom's best man was Mr.. r. II. Thompson, OF
Richmond. The ten bridesmaids were Misses
Massie Southall and Martha Southall, OF
Johnson, OF Alexandrlai pashiell, OF Annapo-
lie, Nd; Elder, OF Baltimore, and Thompson,
q GaipePer. . The ten gro ssnnd were
Norton Norton and r. +. Marbury, Of Aiexan. n.
Charles Green, Of Rsppahanndsky. snien
Kent, OF Washington; John l.. Marye, IT., OF
Fredericksburg; II. W. Cole, OF Chicago, and II.
4. Thompson, OF Richmond. The ushers were
Messrs. L. Marbnry, p. II. Fowle, DennisJohn-
sign II. Dashiell, United States Navy, and A.
j. Raub, OF New York, concluded the process
sion. The bride, who Is beautiful brunette,
was attired in white satin, with diamonds and
pearls. She wore q wedding veil OF white
tulle, decked with roses.
The bridal couple stood undor a floral
canopy supported by four columns formed of
roses. Above this were the letters NJ and In
gas Jets. Colonel Marye gave the bride away,
and when the Rev. George Norton pronounced
the couple man and wife the light forming the
NJ was extinguished leaving the alone. After
the ceremony brilliant reception was held at
the residence OF Colonel Marye, where hun
dreds OF friends camo to ofrer their congratu-
lations.
MIR. and Mrs. Thompson left on the IL 10
train for New York and Boston, and Will take
in the snow carnival at Montreal and return
via Niagara Falls, Louisville and New Or
leans. Tho following lines are very appro-
PIRATE to this happy young couple, as effused
by sentimental poets
"Oh, happy love, where lovo like this Is found
I've paced much this weary, mortal round;
Yet sage experience bids me thus declare,
II heaven a draught or pleasure spare,
IT'S when youthful, loving, modest pair
Breathes out the tender tale beneath tho
MILK white thorns that scant the evening
gale"
The Evening critic., 1884-02-06
EAST WASHINGTON.

Tho East Washington Ala Association gave
around party last evening at Northeast Tom.
polnnce nan Tor tho benefit OF tho poor OF that
section. Tho hnll was well nlled and tho DO.
nationa liberal, as follows; Twenty sacks Of
iour, AZ loayeg OF bread, 100 pounds smoked
POUNDS on auFar bushels OF cornmeal, IS
pounds SAT- nsh, L ton OF coal and several
ORDERS lor more and liberal donation OF dry
goods from Mcssrs. Lanaburgh X BRO, In con.
nectiOn with tho party tho nuulence was
pleasantly entertained BY a nne musicai and
M essr Rssrd MeFaS Gl2Ts cali Spar SSS
lard recitation. Miss Kate Trcch; vocal zeal
duet, Misses oayis and Willard. recitation,
Tlather; recitation, Miss Conner; violin solo,
Miss virginia Haywood, and, by special ro-
quest, Mrs. Charles q. Love sang 'ConsIdor
tho Lllles,' which was splondidly rendered
and heartily encored. The committee having
tho affair in charge, Messrs. Norton, Strictly,
cate, Foster and others, deserve the highest
praise for their earnest efforts for "Swcet
Charity's sake"
large number OF tho friends OF Mlss
Teresa Hunt, OF South Carolina avenue, and
Mr.. Morris Rooney, Of Maryland avenue, be-
tween. Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets
northeast, assembled yesterday afternoon, at
q 80 o'clock, at st. Peters Church to Witness
dressed In n handsome street costume OF
maroon silk, with hat 10 match. Father
Hughes pronounced tho words uniting them.
reception was given last evening, which was
largely attended, and hosts OF congratulations
poured In on tho young couple. Thoy Will
shortly leave the city for n trip to Northern
cities.
The funeral OF Mrs. Mary e. Taylor took
place this morning Mt IL O'Clock, services bo-
ing held at her late residence, No. % u street
northeast. There was largo attendance OF
friende. Tho services woro conducted by the
Rev. W. I. McKenney, OF Wesley Chapel. Tho
all.bearers were Mossrs. William q. and
John Wheatloy, Frank wilkins, STRIVING,
Towner and DR.. Mattingly. Tho interment
was at Congressional Cemetery.
highly enjoyable leap.year party was given
last evening at Washington Hall, undor the
direction Of the Misses Jessie Marks, Pum-
phrey and the Misses Barr. About $50 were
present, and, although they came carly, they
did not got away till late.
The party given by tho Holy Rollers last
night was such n success that II has been de-
cided TO repeat It ere long. Johnny Mack on
tertnfned tho guests with several OF his spo-
cialties. Good music was on hand, and, with
dancing and other means OF diversion, the
party did not broak up until nearly o'clock
this morning. The supper is spoken OF as a
model, and great praise was given the caterer.
There were about fifteen couples present aud
the universal verdict was grand time.
Twenty loavos of bread for the poor reached
police station No. this morning from Robert
Blair, the baker.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-06
A CALM AFTER THE STORM,
And comparatively DuII Day
1aaaIIsa narunto

And ~ Comparatively Dali Day in
SMELLS Temple.
"Thcrc IS always n calm after a stlrm," was
the common remark dropped by Dill, rs ne
came into the sanctum this morning from
snclls court.
"wnat do you wish to convey by those re-
make - was tho inquiry mado by tho nows
editor.
"1'm trying to make you comprehend that
they had cyclone OF good casos yesterday, like
the gay CHANDELIERS and the case OF the mashed
mashor, and to-day It was quieter, by COM
parison, than
a Graveyard at Midnight.
But there is one good feature about IL, and
something that's calculated to mako your
humble servant rejoice, although It breaks
him up In his buainoss. Tho all.absorbing
topic OF conversation about tho courthouse
was tho failure OF tho Government TO provo
anything in tho gambling. houeo charge against
Ike Jones and oihers yesterday. Old Baillff
Barton shook his head and said, YOU can bot
your bottom dollar somebody g got to
Pny for that Safe that was BrOken
Open,
because II didn't oven belong TO anybody
charged In tho caee.'"
swell, they had something on tho pro.
gramme; give us tho best you had"
"Tley didn't have no best, but Ill relate
what Witnessed. Tho first desperate nus.
tied into the dock was Misunderstanding
white boy named Charles Zyprecht, charged
beyond q shadow OF donbt that no had beef
tongue In his possession that no stole from
the butcher-cart OF Henry q. Riley, at the
Centre Market. He was transported 10 the
Eastern Branch, wherc the bill of fare con-
sists OF
Potomac Robins and Corn Bread.
"Pendleton Boil is mean colored thief.
Emma Turner, an old colorcd woman, said no
came into hor house TO sell her some coal, and
while he patted hor on the shoulder with one
hand In nn affectionate way, he stole her last
dollar from the mantel. Fifteen days was his
sentence. The next tragedian that appeared
on the boards was young man named Chas.
Jackson, who was assessed 50 note for strik.
ing little coon with whip and causing him
TO have n IT."
81 haven't heard any of the old familiar
One OF the Old Regulars
was on deck Ia tho person OF Henry W. Bart
lett. II has just been ninety-one days since
the Judge gave him ninety days on tho farm,
and no was in to-day on the same charge with
his linen buster pinned under his chin and
his hoary locks making q strange contrast
with his bloated, red face. THE old man is
many a struggle with tho prisoner, and 1t
won't BIO long before his familiar face Is missed
from among the many who hang over the dock
rail-"
The Heaviest Charge.
"The most important case, that is the heavi.
est charge, was preferred against a ragged col.
ored boy named frank Queenan, whose &c.
quaintance with this establishment dates
back 10 the time when he was almost an infant
VIM. Fitzgerald said he was an migrate, for
| the house, he broke Into the stable and stole 0
| shovel. storekeeper named A. NJ. Anadale
testified TO purchasing the shovel from the
| the grand Jury. The last thing on the list was
| Daniel W. Beach, who paid IS for wasting
Potomac water"
The Evening critic., 1884-02-06
Arraignments To-day.

The following arraignments took place In
the Criminal Court this morning:
Cornelius Campbell and Green Lightioot, as
sault with intent TO kill Robert A. Bias and
highway robbery on the same person ON the
night OF the 10th OF January last. A plea o.
not guilty In both cases was entered.
Isaiah LOWS, obtaining IS from Margaret
Robinson under false pretonses on November
8 last. Pleaded not guilty.
Robert Humphrey, committing highway rob
berry on James Il. O'Shea on the 18th OF last
November. Pleaded not guilty.
Sarah Nichols was indicted for breaking into
the dwelling house OF Frederick Wetzel on the
night OF january 10, 1881, and taking one
cigar case, valued at S1.25, and two cigare,
valued at 10 cents. Pleaded not guilty.
Carrie Towles was arralgned on the charge
OF larceny OF gold watch and chain, valued
at $50, the property OF Thomas Sheridan.
Pleaded not guilty.
Julia Tascoe was charged with grand lar.
ceny In taking silverware and Iewelry, valued
at$130, from the house OF william A. Wayne,
on January IL last, and O second for larceny
in stealing $31 from the same person on
January IL. In each case she pleaded moi
guilty.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-06
py WEEKS Il CO.,
ID Auctoneers.
AssIGNEE's SALE or A THREE.sroRY
PRE-SED-BHTCK FRONT HOUSE ON
SIXTH SfnREE'r NnRTHWEQT
RY WEEKS d co., ..no,,oo.or.


TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE M
PROVED REAL ESTATE, BEING PROPER
9Ip S nos X sSl ii STREET N W. AND 1as
BY virtue OF deed OF trust dated Feb. 20,
A. ID. 1880 and duly recorded in lbtr Ne. o3i
trict OF Columbia and at the request Of the holder
of the note secured thereby We will sell at public
auction In front Of the respective premises on
ne h rysl e. 1s
city Of Washington, District OF Columbia, to -
VIII All that certain piece or parcel of land f:t13
and premises known as and being part of lot EiH
seventeen OLD, beginning for the same at the
southeastern corner OF said lot and running thence
west on the line Of II street fifteen i5) feet.thenoe
foot. thence north sixty eight (gsj feet 70 alley,
thence east sixteen u6) feet to the eastern line OF
said lot. and thence south one hundred 1901 feet
TO the point of beginning, Improved by three
Also, mediately thereafter we will sell all
that certain piece or parcel Of land known as the
eastern sixteen [l6 feet front by the depth there
OF square No. SIC, the said described piece Of
ground, being the same property which was con-
veyed by benjamin Saloman to Elon Behrend by
deed dated the 26th day OF November, 1879 and re.
Land Records OF Washington County, District OF
Columbia, improved by two-story frame dwelling
Terms for II street property: 81 600 cash, balance
in one and two years with interest at per cent,
secured by deed Of trust on property, or all cash
At purchasers option 800 down at time Of sale.
=, Terms for street property: Cash; 500 down at
time or Gale. All conveyancing ana recording Mt
Ifterms of sale are not compiled with I'm seven
days the trustee reserves the right to resell the
property at the risk and cost OF the defaulting
ja29.10t Trustee.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-06
WEST WASHINGTON.

Messrs. David Reed and Michael o'Day have
been awarded the contract for tho erection OF
brick building on Rock Creek, in the rear OF
by Quackenbush Co., contractors, on the
tunnel for increasing the water supply.
The sales In the grain market to-day were
very slight. Wheat brought $1.06G112;
corn new, 0S cents.
II is desired that a full attendance OF men,
bers be present at tho meeting OF the Third
Subdivision OF Associated Charities tomorrow.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-06
PERSONAL POINTS.
GOipgs ana COmings "Critic' Renu.
ers are Interested TN.

Miss KATE SCOTT, formerly soprano at
tho Tabernacle, who IL visiting In 1nllanapo-
lis, VIII return about the 10Th Instant.
Miss S. DINKELsPIEL, of New York,
is visiting friends and relatives In West Wash
ington. She will spend part OF tho winter
here,
HON. A. III. PErTIBoNE. who has been
confined 10 his room for some time past with
an Affection OF his eyes, has entirely recovered
and Is looking as well as ever.
w. L. STUMP, formerly clerk of the
Interior Department, but now located in tho
Territories, is here on short visit. Mr.. stump
Is n typical Western man in dress and says
there IS no country like the West, Prosperity
and health have shown the warmth OF their
light upon him and he looks happy.
THE r. +. Lee Camp, No. l, Con-
federate Volunteers, OF Richmond, Va, have
invited Captain w. W. Bush, OF the Twenty
eighth N. Y. Volunteers, U. s. A., 10 attend
their meeting this month. Captain Bush Is at
present a resident OF this city, and native OF
Lockport, N. ", and was tho first man to
volunteer In the Army OF the Union.
SENATOR SABIN gave dinner at his
spacious residence last evening 10 n numor,
Gus company OF gentlemen, including the mem
bers OF the Minnesota delegation. Senator
Sawyer, Of Wisconsin, and the following Min.
nesotlans wore also present: J.J. Hull, II. b.
Langdon, Thomas Lowry, George A. Bracket,
O. W. Johnson, Mr.. NOrrish, j. j. Rhodes, DR..
Day, Mr.. Searles, Fred Bracket ana L, II. u,
rant.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-06
EFFECT OF OBSERVATION.
IL Is Only Necessary 10 See wash
ing 10 Have Some Very False Mo-
lions Dfspelled.

"What beautiful city I" remarked dele
cato OF the River Improvement Convention,
now in session. 81 had no Idea OF It before
came here. have hoard great deal of talk
log about the extravaganza or Boss Shepherd,
and have done some OF the talking myself,
but take It all back. His work is n monu-
ment TO his ability, enterprise and good sense
that will BIO more enduring than statue of
brass or marble. The Capital OF the Nation
should be the pride OF every citizen, and Con-
gress should make the most liberal appropria-
tiOns for its improvement. II 1 were member
OF Congress should advocate every measure
looking In that direction"
THE CRITIC expressed pleasure at hearing
such lively interest taken In our city, aud
babe him good day.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-06
old EolIxs, Concerf.

An Old Folks Concert will be given to.mor-
row evening at odd Fellows Hall, Navy Yard,
for the benefit OF the poor OF East Washington.
The programme will consist OF choruses, a
solo by Messrs. Palmer and Miller, quartet by
Misses Mundel and Macnichol and Messrs.
Fennell and Sunny, recitation by Professor
Donaldson, duet by Miss Pryor and Mr..
Palmer, reading by Miss Fannie Layton, solo
by Clarence Miles, duet by Misses Martini and
Annie Mundell, solo by Professor F. y. Miller,
quartet by Misses Mundel and Macnichol and
Messre. MCGOWAN and Fenneli, solo by Miss
Carrie Pryor. Timist, Mr.. George Fordham;
pianist, Mr.. W. II. Greenwell,
The Evening critic., 1884-02-06

The fast mali for Florida ana Aiken, S. O.,
was crowded to-day.
Colonel W. L. Barker, superintendent OF the
Pullman Car Service Of this division, says his
lines are doing fine business, and the COM
pany are doing all In their power TO popular.
tze the service.
The Illinois Press Association came TO WASH
ington via the Baltimore & Ohio, and VIII re-
turn the same way.
MIR. n. MCDANIEL, ticket agent OF the Virginia
Midland, attended the marriage OF AsAla1Itdk
Passenger Agent Thompson last piaha,fn Mex
anQria, 1872
The Evening critic., 1884-02-06
Motions 20 Quash OVerruied.

In the Criminal Court to-day Judge wylle
oyerruled the motion TO quash the indictment
in the case against N. W. and S. O. Fitzgerald,
with pension claim. lie also overruled the
demurrer in tho case OF Gould p. Austin. The
counsel in each case excepted 70 tho ruling,
the defendants to come In noxt Saturday and
enter their pleas,
The Evening critic., 1884-02-06
-
Union Bethel Literary.

Last night at Bethel Hall Mr.. Calvin D..
Johnson read the paper for discussion, entitled
"Some Things Know" 1t was a well-written
paper, as are all of Mr.. Johnsons productions,
and contained pretty severe and Just criticisms
on church practices and society shortcomings.
The paper was warmly discussed by 'Messrs
r. j. Smith, Mr.. Brooks, Rev. W. Il. Arnold,
Captain Norman, @. O. scurlock, Prof. George
W. Cook, Rev. q. W. Moore, Bishop II. nj. Tur.
ner and Mr.. Harris. Tho Misses Annie l.. and
Lula A. Hamer gave vocal selections, accom-.
panied by Miss Mary L. Lemmons.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-06
Patent once Facts.

Some interesting facts are shown IN the re.
port OF Patent Commissioner Butterworth 10
Congress. II appears that during the past
year pit patents were-taken out by citizens OF
The District OF Columbia, or one patent to every
31S OF population; Massachusetts one 10 800;
Connecticut one to 705; Rhode Island one 10
$40, and New York, California and Colorado In
the order named. Mississippi stands last
among the States and Territories, having taken
ont but 81 patents last year, or one patent "a
22,1SS or population. South Carolina and
Alabama follow close on the heels OF Missls
CIV
The Evening critic., 1884-02-06
TRlPPED UP AGAINs

Another Case Under Our Peculiar
Police Methods Comes to Grief
It's RaG and Garter This Time.
The case OF Henry Shoemaker, charged UNI
der the second section OF the gambling law
with allowing gaming table to DO set up in
his house, was called In the Police Court this
afternoon.
Mr.. A. d. Williams appeared for tho defense
and Mr.. Randolph Coyle for the Government.
Detectives Ran and Carter testified to going
to the house OF the defendant, No. 10l1 Il
street, on the 18th OF last month. Their evil
.dence was to the effect that they
Had No Raiding Warrant or Other
Legal Process,
but. Just walked In, and. finding four mon
sitting around table playing cards, put
them under arrest and laid a charge against
Mr.. Shoemaker, who said no was the proprie.
tor OF the house. They stated that they cap
tured lot OF chips on the table and In toll.
box.
Jos. N. owens, one OF the four players, said
they were playinga game OF "Boston" and
were using the chips for markers, and there
was no money involved.
The other gentlemen testified to the same
effect.
Mr.. Shoemaker said he had only been in pos.
session OF the place two days at the time OF
tho raid.
In disposing of the case His Honor said
ingly allows gambling to be played In his
house shall be liable. But 1t must involve
the knowledge OF gambling. But the finding
OF cards and chips does not
Prove that Gambling IN Being Car
ried On.
The burden Is on the Government to prove
that money or something OF value had been
wagered, and as there was nothing OF this
kind proven in this case, the defendant VIII
have 10 be dismissed"
The question OF the disposition OF the chips
and cards was again raised, and as there was
no raiding warrant in this case, and the
xua In nd az n N IA M ~
without any process Of law, the Court ordered
its return to the owner. ~
The Evening critic., 1884-02-06
The " BOY Preacher,sn Work.

The Rev. Thomas Harrison, tho revivallst,
ia filling an engagement In a st. Louis church,
the term being thirteen weeks and the pay a
hundred dollars week and expenses. His
conversions arc very numerous, and some
Christians desired mn TO extend mis- Influence
In another part OF the city TO tho extent OF
making a ten.mlnute address at the opening
OF a revival series OF meetings, but he refused
unless recompensed In cash, and there IL a
great deal OF hot criticism OF him In conse'
OuenCe.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-06
An Enective Prencher.

A Mormon elder was proselytlng In Indl-
ana, and plot was formed 10 seize him while
he was addressing public meeting, take him
TO n secluded spot, and maltreat him with tar
and feathers. Being informed OF his peril in
advance, no did not run away, but boldly ap.
peared according to appointment, preached
Mormonism in his most eloquent manner,
and by his oratory so impressed the con-
spirntors that they gavo up the intention Of
mobbing him,
The Evening critic., 1884-02-06
The Long Bridge Draw bridge.

No action has as yet boon taken 70 socuro
tho opening OF the draw bridge OF the Long
Bridge at night TO allow vessels TO pass
through. There has been considerable cor.
respondence between Colonel Hams and the
railroad company, and he has recently fur
nished them with the laws under which he
claims that they can bo compelled 10 open the
bridge at night go as not 10 obstruct nayiga.
tiOn.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-06
A Story OF naron RothschiId.

neat story OF tho lato Baron Rothschtld Is
told in tho French papers, He was very busy
one morning, when the Yicomte dc L. p. was
admitted INTO ms once, me baron' aDsorbed
81 am al your orders, sir; take a chair"
"Pardon me-" was the answer, 81 am the
Vicomte de l.. p" Sab" said the Baron, not
looking up, stake two chairs, then"
The Evening critic., 1884-02-06

or the naval cadets recently recommended
for dismissal, Cadets Friedlander, Mowbray
and Uardin have resigned and Milford aud
Tolin have been dropped.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-06
The DeTeat of Rak er. Nalssiln.

Tho defeat of Baker pashabDAfmy was not u
with his movements Indeed, tho American
people care preGtDtA little about Baker pasha,
but they do. Datht TO know who keeps tho best
boys' clesning house In the land. That Is
easlVS 'hnswered. d. Robinson 4 Co., 900
Scenhsylyania avenue northwest.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-06
PERTINENT ssAA0aATAs.

DR.: G. v; S0f i6htist, formerly Of
NiBtlsSd6et northwest.
Mr.. GEORGE T. WADE, juror in. the
Criminal Court, has boon excused from SER
vice for the balance oAtbo term. ..-ssss@"
DON'T FORGET thf klaSirseH NJ Abner's
Hall with the Kpi9lal d. Patrick tomorrow
night. s1s.wufy tclT good for admittance.
MAJOR DYE reports that only eighty
three families were assisted from the poor
fund yesterday. He said tho mild weather h as
materially reduced the Number Of 2pn6aozi
tions for charity. EY.-ae2QpSs'
IT takes over one hY1taye pairs of gloves
to assuage the gEleseof h& Brooklyn ofIicials
asBf. Bulls Cough Syrup.
SERGEANT OF POLICE SLATTERY reports
that Mr.. George W. Hines, OF 1877 Eighth
was taken suddenly Ill yesterday morning at
$3.50 o'clock, and on being sent to his home
died soon afterward. The Coroner has been
notified.
MAJOR DRUNrdoND ex-Commissoner of
the Land Once) and Mrs. Drummond enter-
tanned the Iowa Literary and Social Club Mon
day evening. handsome supper was served,
followed by dancing. Miss DeGarnet, daugh-
ter OF ex-senator DeGarnet, OF Virginia, is still
their guest.
THE hallway sneak thieves have gotten
back TO their old tricks lately, and there are
q number or small robberies reported to the
police overy day. j. Il. Hopkins, OF S07 Ninth
street, was robbed OF an overcoat and some
books on the 4th inst, and Rov. Alexander
Crumwell was relieved OF coat on the LIST in
slant.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-06
Confidence Men Plead Guilty.

George Kelley and George W. Morgan, alias
Frank Warner, the two confidence mon who
imposed on Dwight II. Corey on the 2Sth of
last month and obtained from him $3.50 by
means OF false check, were arraignod In the
guilty as charged. There being no penltentlary
10 which the convicts can be sent, the sentence
was suspended.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-06

MO CURE NO PAY.-WHITEHURST CE-
IN dar Balsam is warranted 10 cure Coughs
Colds, Group, Throat and Lung Diseases, etc Six
drops dose Try II, II not satisfied return the
empty bottle and get your money buck. Fold by
druggists Price 25c. w. = Thompson, 7O3 10Th st.
NISSAN