The Evening critic., 1884-03-27
THE MORNING NEWS,
Local and General, BOiIed Down
worked over ana Furnished VI
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Fresh.
Sims Reeves, the English tenor, denies
tho report that he drinks TO excess.
THE gas-lamps will bo lighted at 6:35
y. m. and extinguishod at 4;16 o. M
The remains of ex-Minister James r
Partridge have boon shipped from spain to
New York.
It is denied in Constantnoplo that the
Porte has demanded the recall OF United
States Minister Wallace.
Tho Bennett AIackey cable, now being
laid across the Atlantic, is expected to reach
Cape Ann about tho middle OF April.
The New Jersey Republican Association
met last evening and adopted resolutions OF
respect to the memory OF the late Aaron Brad.
shaw.
A number of customs officers have boon
brought 10 London and instructed how 10
handle dynamite, when found In passengers
baggage.
Rev. DIR. Thomas Fullerton, of Erie Pa,
was chosen by the wost-street Presbyterian
Church, OF West Washington, last night as
their new pastor.
The Iowa House yesterday passed the bill,
already passed by the Senate, known as tho
"bucKetshop" bill, to prevent gambling In
grain on margins.
Prince Bismarck has directed tho Senate
OF Bremen to ask for admission TO tho Imperial
Customs Union. Tho Senate is unwilling to do
30, but must yield.
Archbishop Gibbons has issued pastoral
letter on the action OF tho italian Government
with respect to the Propaganda, and especially
the American College.
M. Gounod, the composer, has completed
tho oratorlo "Mors OF VITA" sequel 20 "rho
Redemption" for production at tho Dirming
ham Musical Festival In 1885.
The Democrats of Lancaster County, Pa,
elected delegates yesterday TO the state con-
vention. The delegation Is uninstructed, but
Is understood TO be for Randall.
NJ YIN ~ nnvnay of Hhtu oifty was opo
of the graduates and chairman OF the oxecu-
tive committee of the commencement OF the
Maryland College OF Pharmacy In Baltimore.
The tide in tho Delaware at Philadel-
phia at noon yesterday was extraordinarily
high, and along the river fronts fears were en-.
tertained for the safety of goods stored on the
wharves.
A woman living with Orrin Farrell, at
wellsville, N. Y, as his wife, yesterday shot
her son ana daughter, aged 8 and IL years,
respectively, and then killed herself. Cause,
insanity.
William Lavkenow died in Chicago yes
terday from starvation and exposure. Years
ago he was merchant of Brooklyn. He was
son OF one of the wealthiest shipowners OF
Bremen, Germany.
The British infantry is encamped nine
miles from Suakim, resting preparatory for
the expected battle with osman Digna on Fri
day. The proposed cavalry expedition to
Derber has been dropped.
Mr.. Jabez Pittard, the shoemaker, who
was burned some days ago by the explosion
Of bottle of cement with which he was put
ting patch on shoe, died of his injuries at
Providence Hospital yesterday.
Tho horses attached to the carriage of
Mr.. Ben d. Bradley, containing that gentle
man and lady, took fright at Seventh and l.
streets and ran away last evening and threw
the occupants out and slightly injured thom,
There was meeting of persons interest
ed In the Greenback and workingmens party
held at st. Charles Hotel Tuesday night.
Colonel Samuel Strong and Stephen L. Barron
were elected delegate and alternate respect
lively.
The unwilling of the monument to the
late Rev. p. I. Mccarthy at Mount olivet Gene
tory will occur at a o'clock next Sunday after
noon. Rev. Father Ryan, his successor, and
several other clergymen OF tho District Will
take part in the ceremonies.
The Inventors Convention at Cincinnati
yesterday passed resolutions opposing the
| passage OF any bill by Congress which would
| materially change the present patent laws
An organization was formed under the name
OF "The National Association OF American In
| ventors."
At the regular monthly meeting of the
| Charity Organization Society of the District
| OF Columbia last night at the olllce OF A. s.
Pratt Il Sons, the treasurer, George Ryneal,
| IT., reported the receipts s161.4i, and the
| disbursements SOL 10; balance In the treas
ury, S60.2S.
The river at New Orleans rose one inch
| yesterday and has now reached the hlgh.water
mark OF 1884. The backwater In Concordta
| Parish, La, is rising, and-the safety OF vi
| are rendered destitute at Rodney, Miss, by
the overflow.
The Secretary of the Navy has made an
| arrangement for tho shipment OF 500 tons OF
coal from Cardin to Littleton Island for the use
| Of the vessels to be sent TO tho relief OF Lieu
| tenant Greely'5 party. The vessel carrying
| tho coal is under orders to BIO at st. Johns, N
| f., not later than May 3.
l IL. I I Al.
| ex.collector of Mullica Township N j., who
| has been missing for nearly six weeks, re,
| ceived telegram yesterday from the chief OF
police OF Lynchburg, Va, stating that the
| in demented condition.
The Washington Literary Association
| gave very enjoyable literary entertainment
| and ball at Abners Hail last night. The at
gramme OF recitatione, songs, solos, readings
etc, was rendered In mastery style and
thoroughly enjoyed. At 10 O'Clock the door
was cleared and dancing was In order.
The Secretary of the Navy has been iu-
formed OF the bursting OF a condenser on the
Oesipee In Chesapeake Bay, or Thimblt
Light, which necessitated her being towed
back to Norfolk for repairs. This accident, to
| gether with that OF Saturday, when the vesse
ran aground on q sand spit, VIII DO the SUB
1ect OF investigation by court of inquiry.
Tho funeral of tho late W. B. Entwislt
took place yesterday from his late residence
No' alo iMciltu btfcetl anu Mho iitboly. az
tended by prominent citizens. Rev. Dr.. Add
son of1lciated, and the pall-bearers wor
Messre. j. r. Major, W. s, Thompson, W: c
Duckett, j. W. Drew and q. q. q. Slmms. Tn
interment was made at Oak Hill Cemetery.
In the suit of Ellen Leahy. at Lawrence
Mass, against Archbishop Williams, gro Einl
out OF the difficulties OF the Augustinian Sc
ciety, the Jury yesterday rendered verde
for the plaintiff for $1,210, with interest, tn
full amount sued for. II 10 claimed that TIL
verdict Will largely affect tho title OF all tn
Catholic Church property In New England,
sustained by the higher courts.
Kit Carson Post, No. 2, held camp-1r
last evening at G. A. II. Hall. Post badges
set with diamonds, were presented to Com
| rades Gilbert A. Hustled and Cameron
Spo aches wero mado by Congressman Han
back, OF Kansas; General Hazen, Genera
Green b. Raum, Department Commando
Alexander and others. During the evening
there were musical ana literary exercises
and genuine camp fare was served to all.
Tho second musical and literary enter
tainment OF the Union Veteran Corps tool
place last night at Masonic Temple. the fol
lowing took part in the programme: Mr.. =. I
, Miller, DR.. n. Frank White, Miss Flora Frey
, hold, Professor Emil Mort, Mrs. A. A. Fongel
, Misc Belle II. Harmon, Miss Anita Cluss, MI
, Julius Schulz, Mr.. julius Maedel, Miss Berth
!, III. Buxman, Miss Lillian Cluss, Professor Emil
!, HOler and the Washington SDngerbund
!, Dancing followed the entertainment.
} The President yesterday sent to Congress
message recommending appropriations 10
the construction OF naval vessels. lie al
. vises that appropriations DO made at tho pre-
, emit session toward designing and commencin
, tho construction OF at least tho three add