The Evening critic., 1884-11-26
SOUTH WASHINGTON,
Mr.. Ford's BODY Recovered Brisk
Rnanen on the River Ernni.

hgeneh on tne ttNcE 'FRONT.'
The body OF Oscar I. Ford, tho plate-prlnter
who was drowned on the 23d instant, was re-
covered about 3 O'Clock yesterday evening
within fow yards Of the place whore no
sank and removed TO his late residence, No,
800 Thirteenth street southwest. Tho Coroner
was notified aud after viewing tho body THIS
morning, deemed an Inquest unnecessary,
giving cerincate to that effect ffSt'" The
funeral will take place from his late resi-
dence, at o'clock p. M. tomorrow, and Will
probably be very large, as the deceased had
an extensive acquaintance throughout the
city. Tho plate-printers of the Bureau OF
Engraving and Printers, at n meeting last
night, took up collection OF about $50,
which was handed over to tho widow this
morning 10 help defray tho funeral expenses.
The printing press OF tho deceased at the
Bureau was draped in mourning In respect OF
tho sad affair.
Mics Lizzie May Keppler, an esteemed
young lady OF South Washington, q member of
Ryiand Chapel Sunday school, died yesterday
Garden, 900 @ street southwest, OF pneumonia.
Her funeral took place at o'clock this even
Ing and was largely attended.
There was an unusual stir at the Inland
seapoard wharf this morning, which remind
THE CRITIC OF ono OF tho busy pairs ON tho
East River. The New York steamer John GID
con, which arrived late yesterday evening. be.
Ing detained on account OF severe storms on
the bay, and the Lady OF the Lake. which ar
rived on time this morning unloading the
freight ut the same time. The freight OF both
steamers was very large, and the wharf was
literally packed with boxes, barrels, cattle
and merchandise OF ali kinds.
The funeral OF the late J. W. Lansdale took
place from the residence OF his son, No. O23
Maryland avenue southwest, at IL O'Clock this
morning, the remains being taken TO bethesda
relatives and few friends OF the deceased.
The Agricultural Department sont hand.
some large case containing chemicals from
that Department to be placed on exhibition at
Inland SeaDOard wharf this morning for ghiD-
ment.
Samuel White, the old colored man who was
Kicked by horse at Lambs bakery the early
part OF last week, died at his residence, on
Canal street, between Second and Third streets
southwest, this morning. He had entirely re-
covered from his Injuries and was about to
after leaving his bod this morning. The Cor.
oner was notified.
"How are turkeys going this morningP"
queiied THE CRITIC OF a wellknown grocery
man In this section this morning.
"Never saw tho like OF It BEFORE" replied
the groceryman. "why, ] could have sold a
hundred moro II my stock had not expanded.
tomorrow than I ever knew OF before. Every
body says. they want Cleveland turkey to-
morrow"
Great preparations are being made to OBJ
serve Thanksgiving day tomorrow In this
section. Services will be held at various
churches and business will be generally sus.
pended. Cunning clubs have been organized,
and most every one who possesses gun Will
ind use for IL tomorrow. The "Skirmiehers,"
a newly-organized sporting club Will leave on
tho steam.yacht Rock Point, at Seventh street
Tont on The P eGGSs Gnghs Cub pa
posed OF DR.. IT. G. Morrow, Mr.. ogden,
y. ]. and Q. D. Tune will leave this evening
for lower virginia to brush the hair on the
Rabbits in that section.
colored man named BENJAMIN Anderson,
Of School street South Washington, d5 years
Of age, has peen missing since last Thursday.