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The Evening critic., 1884-02-16
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

Al q meeting OF the committee, on parade,
held at the council chamber last night, invita-
tions TO participate In tho demonstrations on
the 22d inst. were extended TO the Sons OF
Veterans, OF Washington, and the different
companies OF the Third Virginia Regiment. A
communication was received from the Union
Veteran Corps, OF Washington, accepting tho
invitation extended to them to participate,
and also communications from the Washing
ton Light Infantry and National Rifles, ex-
pressing regret at being unable to be present
Washington, were not heard from. Messrs.
Schultz, Lucas and Donnaily were appointed d
committee 10 complete arrangements for ban
quoting the visitors on the 22d inst.
John Menifeo was arrested on Thursday
evening on warrant sworn out by young
white girl named Nellie windheld, who
charged him with having committed GRIM
inal assault on her In June, 1888, while she
was engaged as chamDermald at the Braddock
House. Mcnifee was tried before Justice
Arnell, who fined him $3.50 for assaulting the
girl, but dismissed the charge OF criminal as
sault for want OF evidence.
City Sergeant Smith yesterday arrested, on a
requisition from the Maryland authorities at
Annapolis, Nd, Charles Miller, late captain OF
the schooner L. q. Scranton, which is sunk In
Queen street dock. Miller Is arrested charged
with stealing and disposing OF the chains on
on to get something 10 eat, as no had neither
money nor friends whom his vessel was
libelled by the crew when at this city.
At the meeting at the Reform Club rooms
last night q number OF persons added their
names to the roll OF membership. Charley
Nye, OF Washington, delivered stirring ad :
dress.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-16
PERTINENT PARAGRApHssAsf

If you have a Sore, Tlsedt, o Cough, or q
Gold, try D. u, Renglass ~ sons Cepslcum
perfeGtlvsnarmless, and Will surely curssyou.
.sSfso man knows what a mjpistsffhg angel
his wife is until he contes lhofne one day sui
To- e have ave. b9tiss@e Dr. ppn's Cough syrup in
AsMNfsY ANN ROTH, administrators of the
against the hoirs.atlaw, prays reimburse.
ment out OF the real estate for overpayment OF
personally.
SENATOR CoLQUITT, of Georgia, and
Hon. r. b. Vance, OF North Carolina, will ad-
dress the public meeting under the auspices
OF the District Temperance Alliance, at the
Metropolitan NJ. L. Church, tomorrow morning
at IL O'Clock.
Mr.. c. w. ALEXANDER says as he was
returning homo last night through the Capitol
Grounds he was assaulted and Knocked down
by two men, who demanded his money. He
got up and drew revolver, wheroupon his as
sailapts took TO their heels and left.
Mr.. ALoNZo BELL delivered his lec-
ture, "Across the Continent" at Sandy Springs,
Nd, on Thursday evening. The lecture was
well received and furnished much valuable
and Interesting Information about the great
Northwest, and many very amusing Incidents.
Mr.. Bell returned TO the city this morning.
THE fourth lecture on Demoninational-
Ism Will be delivered tomorrow night In st.
Paul's English Lutheran Church, by tho pas
tor DR.. Domer. The subject Will be the
"Lutheran Church, the Oldest OF the Protes-
tant Denominations" These lectures have
been full OF interest, and In the spirit OF the
most generous Christianity. The lecture to-
morrow evening win be OF a similar charac.
ter, though confined TO the peculiaritles OF the
denomination named.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-16
A Daring Act.

About twenty years ago policeman at
the corner of Centre and Charles streets,
Baltimore, looking toward the top of the
Washington Monument, was Mortified at
seeing man there hanging with his head
downward. The officer turned away to
avoid the sight of the fall-and then look
ed again-and the man had disappeared.
He went to the monument hurriedly,
fastened to the top, and found there sew
eral young men. Eagerly inquiring If they
witnessed the apparent attempt at suicide,
he was met with smile and was told the
group before him were The Hanlons," and
the act no witnessed was but little prac-
tice, evidencing the faith one of the party
had in the nerve, courage and strength of
his brother, who, as he spraug over, caught
and held him by one of his ankles and drew
him back. 1T wasn't a bit dangerous"
said he, from our standpoint" "Well,
don't do it again." said the officer, land for
fear you may ana some accident occur, in
sist on your going down." (which way?'
asked VIM. Hanlon, looking at the lightning
rod. by the steps, and when you get DOWN.
will SO arrange with the keeper that if you
get up here again yon can only come up an
outside way" The party went down the
epiral etairS together,
The Evening critic., 1884-02-16
EAST WASHINGTON.

There will be grand temperance meeting
this evening at the Seaman's Bethel Retreat,
corner Eighth and l. streets southeast. Al.
dresses by d. H. Warner, II. M. Bradley, J.
Thomas Turner, J. O. Leo, Mr.. Finney and 9TH
ers. Singing will DO under the direction OF q.
list.
Tho musical and literary entertainment
given at Odd-Fellowe' Hall by the members OF
tho Star OF the East Lodge was largely attend
ed by the residents OF East Washington and
was highly euccessful. Tho Twelfth-street NJ.
=. Church choir, Messrs. Tyler, VIM. Hawaii,
Charles Boyd, Misses julia and Grace
Wright, Edith simmons, Celia Burton,
Aggie Ports, all rendered selections. Mr..
Emery Wellingsford sang the solo, "when l
Left Home" accompanied In pleasing man
ner on the guitar by Mr.. Harry Greenwich, in q
way that called for encore. musical sketch,
"You Don't Say 3d." by Messrs. Grown, Green
wei and Nelson, received applause. Profess
sor Tornly presented "punch and judy"
Mesere. II. Jones, J. Warfleld aud Forrest gave
laughable sketch and the entertainment con-
cluded with the charade, "Matrimony," nctod
by seven ladies' and gentlemen OF East WASH
ington.
The funeral OF DR.. O. NJ. Ford will occur
Tueeday afternoon at 2 O'Clock. There Will
be the Masonic ritual.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-16
An Entertainment for tho Benefit of
AuacOsfta Ladies'.

In June, 1852, thirteen ladies Of Ana
costa were the instruments through which
Anscostia Tent, No. 1873, /. o. r., was or.
ganized, for which the members were
placed under obligations inostimable. On
last evening, in Masonic Hall, Anacostla
they were given an entertainment by
Anacostia Tent unequaled by any ever be-
fore given in that place.
1t was strictly private entertain
ment, notwithstanding which the hall was
filed to its utmost capacity.
Tho entertainment was opened by the
playing Of q march" by Miss Cora Mclean,
being tho signal for tho Rechabites to
march" into the hall and encirclo the au-
dience.
Prayer was then offered by Rev. Mr..
Reed, after which the chief ruler, g. j. 8.
Hunnicutt, delivered an address, in which he
said, "The love we have for these thirteen
ladies Is equal to the love the grand old
Republic has for tho original thirteen
States"
Mr.. ]. N. Minnix then took up the pro-
gramme, being master Of ceremonies, and
carried it out without making the slightest
mistake. The participants were as follows
Misses SAMSON, Egan, Mclean, and the two
Misses Darling and Messrs. James, SAMSON,
Mcdowell, Hickey and Darling. At the
close of the programme Mr.. Shumaker, past
district chief ruler, was requested to pre-
sent Mr.. Wayne W. Cordell with a gold
pin, as reward for selling the most tickets
for the ball given by Anacostia Tent on
New Years eve. 1t being q surprise To
both gentlemen, their remarks were short.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-16
DIED.


JoYOE.-At 3;15 q. M, February 16, 1884,
Mrs. Lucy Joyce, widow OF the late NJ. II.
Joyce, in the 9th year OF her age.
Funeral from her late residence, No. 2120
street northwest, at 8 ;45 O. M, Monday, the
18th instant. Friends are respectfully In
vited to attend.
New York papers please copy.l
DENNI5.--At 4 40 o'clock p. M, on February
ID, 1884, Mrs. Syndonia Dennis, aged DO
years, month and Ii days, wife OF Rev. Alex.
Dennis, OF Mount Zion NJ. L. Church, George
town, ID. q.
McoENEY.-on Friday, February 10, 1884,
at o'clock O. M, Robert Patterson, son OF
Robert and Annio d. McOeney, aged 10
months.
Funeral at o'clock, Sunday, 18TH instant,
from residence OF his parents, on Bunker Hill
road, In the county.
1854, at 6i3o p. mn James Parker, In the .77th
year OF his age.
SoHNEIDER.-on Friday February 10,
1884, at 8 o'clock n. m, Wallace Edmond,
youngest son OF O. G. and AZ. A. Schneider, aged
years, months and ~ days.
STANToN.-O February ii, 1884, at 10,iO
p. M, Mrs. Mary Ann stanton, at No. 2709
Dunbarlon street, West Washington.
TRUMAN.-on Thursday, February II,
1884, at Top. M, James Truman, aged 10
years.
BRoWN.-on Friday, February 10, 1884, at
A 20 p. M, at tho residence OF Il. q. Gummel,
Henry Brown, OF GolcOnda, III.
BRYAN.--on Friday, February Is, 1881, at
the residence OF her SON ln-law, Judge Wylle,
Mrs. NJ. n. Bryan, In tho 00th year of her
age.
Funeral o'clock sunday, the 17th. Friends
of tho family invited 10 attend without further
notice.
EINoLF.-wIllam f., son of George and
Louisa Einolf, In the 10Th year OF his age.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-16
Christian Association workers.

The residence of Mr.. B. II. Warner, No.
200 Il street northwest, was the scene of %
pleasant gathering last evening of workers
in the Young Mems Christian Association
cause IN this city. The first hour was spent
in an informal and social manner, when
Mr.. Warner called the gathering to order,
and, after prayer by the Rev. J. G. Ames,
explained his object in extending the
hospitality Of his homo to them, that the
active members of the association and the
members Of the various committees might
become better acquainted with each other,
and by thus strengthening social ties fit
them for more effectual work in the future,
and also to enable the younger members to
learn something of the early history of the
association. Messrs. o. G. Wight, w. II.
Ballantyne, b. II. Stinemetz and A. s..
Pratt reviewed different periods in the his
tory of the association. Mr.. T. A. Harding
delivered an address setting forth the ad-
vaptages and requirements Of tho assocla-
tion. A bountiful collation. was partaken of.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-16
MISS SPRAGUES' DEMA D
For what She Claims Fred Douglass
Owes Her.

Miss Helen sprague, by her attorney, Mr..
T. ]. Mackey, this morning entered suit
against Frederick Douglass, to recover
$2,025 balance claimed to be duo on account
of service, rendered for eleven years and
three months, at $50 per month. She claims
that she was engaged by Mr.. Douglass as
bousekeeper seamstress, cook and carriage
driver on October 81, 1872, and remained in
his employ until January 2S, 1884, and has
received S675 on account during that time.
After tho filing of the suit, Mr.. Macley
sent down to Mr.. Douglass to recognize
service. This he declined to do, and i'm
mediately afterward the Marshal was paid
to servo notice in the regular way. 1t is
intimated that the developments connected
with the case have only begun, and that
those forthcoming will astonish some peo-
pie. What truth the stories contain re-
mains to be seen.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-16
WEST WASHINGTON.

Rumors are again a1oat that ehouls have
been robbing the Mt. Zion Cemetery OF bodies.
ago the body OF a colored man was stolen from
this same cemetery.
There was no material change In the price Of
grain on Change to-day.
The remains OF Mrs. Dennis, the wife OF the
lato pastor OF Mt. Zion Church, were removed
10 Lower Maryland today for interment. A
number OF friends OF tho deceased accompa-
MED the remains and will attend tho funeraI
tO.morrnw. -N-s--
The Evening critic., 1884-02-16

DR.. G. M. Ford died at his residence
few minutes before o'clock last evening Of
rheumatic fever, with which he has been
suffering since the 22d ultimo. His death
was expected for several days past. Iu the
death of DIR. Ford Capitol Hill loses one of
its most respected and influential citizens,
as well as an eminent physician. DIR. Ford
was born in Troy, N. Y, in June, 1910. He
received his diploma at the University of
Pennsylvania. He served during the war
as surgeon, 10th in the Army and Navy
and was for time in charge of the old Cap
itol Prison here. He was also surgeon. .Rt
Providence Hospital for fourteen years. He
leaves wife and two children..sae
The Evening critic., 1884-02-16
The Late PhIIIp PhiIIIpa.

meeting OF tho Bar OF the Supreme Court
was held al IL o'clock to-day In tho courtroom
to take suitable action In relation to tho death
was chilled 10 ma CHAIR hnd Mr. Ghas n paoIi
was made secretary. A committee was ap-
pointed, consisting OF Senators Morgan, Jones
lFla.), Garland and Lamar, Solicitor. General
Hon. George S. Boutwell,, Messre. John selden,
j. Hubley Ashton and j. q. Bancroft Davis, who
submitted appropriate resolutions. Short
euloglstic addresses were made by Messrs
Morgan, Larner, Jones, j. II. Tucker, Maury
and s. q. Reid, after which tho resolutions
were unanimously adopted and the meeting
adjourned.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-16
heath of MRS. Lucy Joyce.

The many friends of Mrs. Lucy Joyce
will be grieved to learn of her death this
morning at 3;15 a. M, at her residence, 2l2o
X street northwest. She was the mother of
Charles f., Edmond W. and Miss Mary
Joyce, Mrs. Lucy Russell and Mrs. John
z. Simonton. Mrs. Joyce came here with
her family in 1861 from New York, her
three sons being then in the Union Army.
Two of her boys were killed while in tho
service, loss which she bore with great
forlitude.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-16
THE TEMPERANCE CAUSE.
Interesting Meeting OF George w.
aaIter Lodge.


George W. Salter Lodge, No. 10, I. o. q.
T., held an open meeting at their hall, cor
ner Of Ninth and II streets northeast, last
night. A very large audience was present
and entertained with an excellent musical
and literary programme rendered by some
Of the best local talent in the city. The
following programme was finely rendered
Chorus, HAL Fairy Queen" by Salter
Lodge Choir; vocal solo, Miss Minnie Aus
tin recitation, Miss Lille Conner; vocal
solo, Miss Susie Willard recitation, Mrs.
Foxwell; Mr.. j. s. Moss, with his budget
of comic songs bass solo, by Mr.. George
Padden banjo and bone duet, Messrs. Rus
sell and Myers; vocal solo, by Miss Had
ley; instrumental duet, Mrs. Il. j. Ma
guire and Miss Ella Moss vocal solo, by
Mrs. M. 7. Love; vocal duet, Messrs. q. A.
and j. s. Moss; piano solo, Mr.. Frank
Potee. The exercises were closed with re-
marks by DIR. @. A. Norton aud n chorus
entitled Jack Frost" by Salter Lodge
Choir. The character of the entertain
ments given by this lodge are such that
their hall is inadequate TO hold one-half Of
the people who wish to attend. A move.
ment Is on foot to build a large hall In the
northeast section Of the city, and, IL success
full, we may look for some fine entertain
ments In the future from this and other
similar organizations in the eastern section
The Evening critic., 1884-02-16
Delegates to the Cotton centennial.

The President has appointed Arnold b. Chase
and Hezekiah Conant, OF Rhode Island; John
s. Ely and Herbert s. Fairall, OF Iowa; Joab
+. Il. Murphy and Douglas Gray, OF Arizona;
S. A. Jonas and A. d. Hurr, OF Mississippi; II.
T. Granger and II. O. Cook, Of Texas; Homer
Merrill and George O. Rafter, OF Wyoming; II.
resent those States and Territories at the
Worlds Industrial Exposition and Cotton Cen
tennial to be held at New Orleaps,oses+
The Evening critic., 1884-02-16
Fire at MIIIsdaIe.

About Q O'Clock this morning small frame
house in Hillsdale, owned by Mary A. Smith,
took fire from some unknown cause and was
entirely destroyed. A little girl narrowly 90.
capped being burned by jumping from a win.
dow. The mother OF the child was absent az
Tho limo OF the are.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-16
PERSONAL POINTS.

GOings and COmings "Critic'' Read
ers are Interested In.
RAILWAY MAIL SUPERINTENDENT
THOMPSON has gone to Chicago on oflcial busi
ness.
BENJAMIN REYNOLDS was to-day COM
missionod postmaster at Snowden, Amherst
County, Va.
Mr.. o. ]. BoYNToN, of the firm of G.
O. Boynton's Sons, CT Winona, MIMI, accom-.
panied by his wife, arrived In the city last
night and arc stopping with their relatives,
Mrs. Sinclair and Mrs. Heck, $50 North Cap
itOl street.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-16
MARRIED.

DoWDEN-HALL.-on February Id, 1884, at
the parsonage OF st. Patrlcks Church, by the
Rev. j. A. Walter, Mr.. O. d. Dowden, OF Wash
VILE, Md,
The Evening critic., 1884-02-16
DO NoaEsssst
UMsBURGH Il BROS,
12QSsf22 ahH 421 Seventh street.
Dr. E9EhsOn's Ledurs on Alaska.

-Na special reception given by DIR. Bland
s6t his residence, 1909 G street, last evening,
Rev. Sheldon Jackson, d. D., of the Presby-
terrain Board of Home Missions, gave a
highly interesting lecture ON ALASKA. He
reviewed its geographical position, vast re-
sources, varied climate, mixed population,
etc, and the urgent need of fixed govern
ment, schools and other institutions of
civilization. DR.. Jackson visited Alaska
for the FIRST time in 1877, aud he has been
engaged in establishing missionary posts
and schools there constantly since. Tho
large party of cultured ladies and gentle
men present enjoyed his lecture greatly,
and on motion Of DIR. Hicks YoksS6f
thanks WAS passed.. L
The Evening critic., 1884-02-16
AnCIE0K SALEs.
GALE OF FIsH-wHARF PRIvILEeEs.
49,. ,,.-a,--- ,..


oFPIcE OF THE ENaIpErR COMMISSIONER,
.WAsnINeToN, ID. O., Feb. ~, 1884,.
Notice n hereby given that on MONDAY,
FEBRUARY 25, 1884. the fish wharf In Washing
ton and the fish stalls IN Georgetov will be sold
~ public auction for the term OF one year from
March ], 1884, MS follows At 2 o'clock y. M, on
the premises. elk fish sts;is in Georgetown
Mnrkethouse, to the highest bidder. Terms,
came day. on II street, between Seventh and
Ninth streets northwest, IN front OF the fish
and privileges granted or allowed by the laws OF
the Corporation of Washington, TO establish
wharves and docks for the landing, cleaning aud
sale OF fab in the city OF Washfngton; and no
wharf or dock shall be deemed eligible, unless
situated at some point on the north side OF tho
Potomac River, between Eleventh street cast and
Fourteenth street west, TO the highest bidder.
Terms-One hundred dollars 10 be paid on the
day Of sale and the residue to be paid within ave
days from day ofsale.
by order ofthe Board OF Commissioners d. @.
u. j. LYDECKER,
Major OF Engineers, u s. A.,
Engineer Commissioner ID. O.
THOMAS BOWLING, Auctloneer. fci3.iot
The Evening critic., 1884-02-16
Fine Manak1ksesSse

!. Of the latest styles isstHNes and gentlemen a
street, corneps6ff. k4dFc stock OF medium
grade gaessalways on hAnd.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-16
volunteers For Greely's Relief.

Tho list OF volunteers to accompany the
Greedy relief expedition is daily increasing In
length, ana already contains the names OF
moro available officers and seamen than Will
be required. Tho command of the expedition
Is not yet determined upon, but II Is prob2llle
that Captain kirkland Will comma ID st6eThe
tie, as previously staed.s sss
The Evening critic., 1884-02-16
FOR SALE---Lofs.

INOR SALE LOTS ONE ON RINGMAN
Il place, near Iowa Circle, at 55c.: do, ct. nc,
improved by brick stable. Apply to John A. Hay
ward. attorneyat-law, 1902 li'h St. or $50 Il ST.
fe1i.6t
MO CURE NO PAY.-WHITEHURST'S CE-
IN dar Balsam is warranted to cure Coughs,
Colds, Group, Throat and Lung Diseases etc. Six
drops dose. Try II. If not satisfied return the
empty bottle and get your money back. Sold by
druggists Price CSC. w. $. Thompson, 7o3 18th st.
NISSAN
The Evening critic., 1884-02-16
OUR NEW PoSToFFICE.
Its Necessity Urged by Postmaster
COpEer.

Postmaster Conger, In his remarks before
the House Committee on Public Buildings and
Grounds last Thursday, set forth clearly the
the necessity Of having new building for
city postofllce Immediately, and said that the
space required to transact properly the bust
ness OF the office would be twice as much as
the present building affords. He argued that
no building should BIO erected which would
not be large enough TO accommodate the busi-
ness OF the office twenty-five or fifty years
from now, and that In his opinion
S7bO,000 or a million dollars would be re =
quired for the building alone. He was closely
interrogated by the committee as to proper To-
cation He stated that while no was not CONF
mltted or In favor OF any particular site, he
thought the business interests OF the com nnIks
nifty would demand that the ONCE shaakar0e
ceutrally lOcatel. uS111
The Evening critic., 1884-02-16

10 Make Isssn Tor Spring stock
MISREPRESENTATION In boots Gnd shoes at ].
BrQalef, S07 seventh street.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-16

IL envy, 1901 II ST. II. w.-An the new dauces
taught; classes ON Tuesdays, Thursdays and
The Evening critic., 1884-02-16

HLkNsBURGH Il BROS,
sssss 400, d22 aud 12i Seventh street.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-16
WANTED-Heio--Femare.

Advertisements Of Three lines under this he
Inserted three times for 25 centa.
The Evening critic., 1884-02-16

Also. the Clipper Quartet. Mile. LaFavre, the
Pendys, Mr. and Mrs. w. J. Conway, the Duncan
Sisters and Others.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-08-15
The Chinese Army.

When, in the engagement at the Peiho
in 1860 the Chinese succeeded in cap
turing a gunboat, they determined to
turn their prize TO account. Having,
with this intention, lit the fires, and pro-
duced the amount of smoke from the
funnel which they had been accustomed
to see, they expected the vessel to move,
and were much astonished to find that it
remained motionless. We fear that this
is but an illustration of the condition of
the bulk of the land and sea forces at
the present time. They have the best
weapons, ships, and ornaments pro
durable, but they do not know how to
use them. The mandarins labor under
the delusion that European soldiers and
sailors are, man for man, no better than
their own defenders; and they believe
that the possession of equally good arms
would, in any future war, turn the scale
in favor of their own Overwhelmingly
large battalions. They entirely ignore
the fact that the success of the
weapon depends on the power and the
will of the soldier to turn it to the best
account Only lately we have seen
Egyptian soldiers armed with rifles slaugh-
tered like sheep by savages carrying only
spears. We do not believe that Chinese
soldiers would ever present so abject a
picture of cowardice as these Egyptian
troops did at Teb; for, though they are
not men likely to snatch bright honor
from the pale faced MOON" they are by
no means devoid of courage, and have
shown on occasions that they can fight
bravely and with determination. But
the Chinese have no liking for the pro-
fession of arms. They despise it, and
regard their soldiers as inferior beings,
and as being fit only to be food for pow
der. 1t is obvious, therefore, that d com
plete change must come over the national
mind on this subject before the necessary
radical reforms in the army can be
thoroughly carried out, But this is not
the only direction in which there must
be complete change of front. The iron
of reform must enter deeply into the
whole corporate life of the empire; the
public service must be chastened and
purified; the laws must be Justly ad-
ministered; and the egregious folly OF
despising everything which is not Chinese
must be given up-before China will
ever be able to place an army in the field
which will face the foe with the strength
and steadiness of trained soldiers. -
BldchloOOd'S Magazine.