The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-11-20
SOUTH WASHINGTON.
A Narrow Escape from Drowning
"A New style of Hat-yOciefy

About IL O'Clock last night white man,
whom 1t was learned this morning was named
George W. Armor, resident OF Alexandria
County, Va, and claiming to be n brother OF
Charles Armor, the the artist, OF this city,while
perambulatlng on the brink OF the James
Greek Canal, took the water, which had risen
very high on account OF the rains, for con-
crete pavement, no soon, however, found out
his mistake and cried loudly for help, which
drew Mr.. Horeman, the night watchman at tho
freight yard OF the u. Il p. Depot, corner OF
South Capitol street and Virginia avonue
southwest to the spot who, with tho assist
ence OF some colored mon, succeeded In rescu-
ing him from nlmost certain death.
he was taken In Mr.. Horsmaa's ofIlco, and
this morning was removed to Providence Hos
pital In tho police ambulance, whore he lies
with q stomach full OF sewer-water and q
much wiser man.
About A o'clock p. m. yesterday a spirited.
looking bay horse attached to a dog.cart took
fright at Seventh street wharf and dashed up
Seventh street at a fearful gait. He was
stopped at the corner Of Seventh and + streets
by n colored man, but not before no had COM
petaly demolished the front OF the vehicle.
Mics Barbara weser keeps millinery store
at No. all Seventh street southwest. Several
days ago plainly-dressed white man walked
into , miss wesers store and after pricing AL
secured one, called the "5ilveretta" at a very
moderate price. In paying for tho hat he
handed Miss Weser $50 bill requesting her
TO stick 1t In the crown, saying that he wished
10 divide his winning on the late elections
with his wife In this manner. The "5ilveret-
Ia" 10 the very latest style In this section, now,
but Will BIO very unpopular.
The steamer George Leary encountered q
very thick fog on Chesapeake Bay last night,
but under the superior Skill OF Captain Tull,
came through oil right, arriving hero one
hour ahead OF time this morning. Tho freight
was very light, and composed mostly of
ystere.
Neumey or, of South Washington, is the presl-
dent, gave very enjoyable soiree at the
Rines Armory last night.
Mits Lulu Barbour, OF G street southwest,
has returned from her visit to Winchester, Va.
Messrs. Thomas and Horsman arc still keep.
Ing up the search for the body OF W. W. Writ.
The marriage OF Miss Maggie Anderson and
Mr.. P. Q. Palmer took place at tho residence of
the bride, No. $40 Is street southwest, at z
O'Clock last night. Rev. G. @. Meador oniciatod.
After the ceremony was performed MIR. aud
Mrs. Palmer were driven to their new resi-
dence on Tenth street southeast, which they
will make their future home. rho wedding
was entirely private, only the immediate fami.
lies being present.
Mr.. Henry Lambert,the new fireman OF No. 4
Engine Company, was initiated this morning.
1he engine being attached to tho plug In front
OF the engine-house, n full headway OF steam
was put on, throwing beautiful stream
reaching Four-anda-half street, Mr.. Lambert
distinguished himself as 1reman, satisfac-
tory 10 all.
The morning session OF the District OF Co.
l n,I baptist Association, which closed with
again at $50 p. m. After partaking OF a
bOuntiful lunch prepared by the ladies OF the
Fifth Church, the report OF the committee on
education was presented and discussed by
Rev. j. O. yelling, l.. W. .Faunce and Rev. O.
q. Meador. Tho following standing commit
tees were announced:
Missions, J. J. Darlington, L. Blerer, IT,, and
D. O. Fountain; education, Rev. q. NJ. p. King,
y. Richards md Rev. IL. II. Sven; Sunday
schools, II. O. Fox, q. N. Richards and Il. p.
Murray; total abstinence, II. W. Fenwlck, q.
d. Smith and Rev. o. Elyson; digest OF letters,
Rev. N. j. Wheeler, j. II. Bradley and f. s. De-
land; obituaries, Henry Beard, Z. W. Don't
gon and w. A. Cooper; application OF churches,
Reve. j. II. Cuthbort, 3. II. Greene, Rev. O. O.
Meador, William Fletcher and Dr. Edward
Young; and Bible and tract distribution, John
Boyd, Charles r. Burr and NJ. NJ. Thomas. The
new executive board, consisting OF thirty-five
members, which has the direction or all mis-
sion work, will meet December 10 to organize.
Rev. e. II. Sven was elected to deliver tho
next annual sermon, with Rev. $. NJ. Shute as
alternate, and the North Baptist Church as
the place OF meeting.
Tho report OF the Executive Board on Mis-.
sion Work was presented at the evening ses-
sion, and number OF able addresses were
made by Brothers N. wheeler, DIV. Faunce,
o. Elyeon and O. q. Meador. The collection
amounted to S7210. Tho Fifth Baptist ladies
were thanked for furnishing Lunches, and the
American Baptist Homo Mission Society for
help here. The convention adjourned sine
die OF lato hour, with benedIctlon from Rev.
Mr.. MeauOr.