The Critic and record., 1891-04-02
EAST WASHINGTON.
cAptToL MIL


Colonel Dennis Callaghan will spend tho
summer months in Europe lie says he VIII
not 90 to Italy unless the Casus belli disappears
in diplomatic maze.
East Washington will he well to the front in
case of a war with Italy. East Washington
always takes the lead IN everything. The citi-
zcns of this thriving and progressive section
are full OF patriotism ana are only waiting for
Italy 10 strike. Within two hours and half
after TIE CRITIC announced the recall of
Baron Fava thirty or forty gentlemen were In
session at Washington Hall. The possibilities
OF n war with Italy were discussed, and every
man signed n pledge to enlist in the service OF
the United States in the event that war was
declared
Colonel William Henry Bright presided at
the meeting and Mr.. BERNARD Mcdonnell acted
as secretary. East Washington Well, VIC are
always there.
William Gillian, william Cooper and
William Thompson, who have for some time
past been terrors on Capitol Hill, will not
molcst the residents of this section for u short
time. William Cooper, styled president of the
"Bloody Blls,n has been out of town for some
time, md, to celebrate his return, his compan-
ions imhihod too freely and the result was
cell in the police station.
Hamilton Rocker and his best girl, Annie
Height can't get along. Miss Aunic needed,
30 Hamilton thought, rcprimand, and pro-
cecdcd to chastize her. She objected, and
Hamilton was taken in by Officer Wright.
Joseph Smith could not he blacker If shoe
polish were applied 10 his skin Though but
II years of age, he Is professional thief, and
has caused merchants hereabOuts no little
worry, rs he is an expert till.tappcr. lie has
robbed, 20 Officer Cotton says, over 100 stores,
but was caught in the act in the store OF
George Brown, on Eleventh and G. streets.
Several persons Identified him rs having boen
come Ctcd with recent arcenies.
The Capital Socials give their cntert linmcnt
IN Odd Fellows Han to night, and Professor
MaZulio's Dancing Academy will give a soircc
in the same hall tomorrow night
The Junior order, United American Me
chanics, who were to have given reception
at Washington Hall last night. have postponed
Il until Tuesday, the 7th instant.
Ferd Frank, the popular shoe dealer, is re-
modelling the front OF his double store, 3ii and
J}3 Pennsylvania avenue southeast.
Property along Pennsylvania avenue. east OF
Eleventh street, has rapidly increased in value
since the completion OF the new bridge.
Messrs. Weller and Repetti have subdivided
into, building lots nearly. all of the ground.
In the near future East Washington will take
a"boOm,h so to speak.
The officers quarters at the Marine Barracks
are undergoing repairs. new roof Is being
laid and an additional story Is being put on.
Mr.. c. W. Mahoney has gone to his home at
Leslie, Nd, where he Is connected with the u.
q o. Railroad.
About 8 O'Clock last night colored man,
William Harper, sustained painful injury in
having three fingers OF his right hand severed
by being run over, as he said, by a train of
huence OF liquor when found by Officer Horton,
who conveyed him TO his nome, 1910 Seventh
street southeast.
tANAcosTIA.
Rev. G. W. Mccullough gave, in the Jolfer-
sonstreet Baptist Church, an Interesting
lecture panorama last night to large and APP
preciatiyo audience. The paintings upon
Progress and occupy $50 square feet OF can
vas, each canvas being 5x6 feet, the figures be-
ing three. quarters lfe.sizc. Mr.. Chambers is
| full of enthusiasm, and his descriptive powers
are excellent. The pictures were painted by
| himself
Mineoa Tribe, Improved order OF Red Men,
will give ball tonight which promises to be a
| success.
The residence Of Miss Hartigan, on shannon
street, was ablaze with light and crowded with
| pretty girls last night upon the occasion Of a
| reception and hop given her friends by Miss
Hartigan. The spacious parlOrs were cleared
| OF their furniture, and until midnight the
| merry party were gliding DER the waxen floor
| to the music of Professor Mazullo's orchestra.
| At midnight the guests, score in number,
| repaired to the dining-rOoms, where the
| hostess, who was attired in brown satin with
| bead trimmings, assisted by Mrs, j, Il. Pitcher
| in brown silk, served an excellent lunch OF
| sandwiches, lemonade, ice cream, strawberries
| wine, etc. The hands OF the clock were rap
idly approaching the hour of when the last
| guest badc adicu to the charming hostess.
| A man named Mcnamara was hit on the
| head by an unknown person, who escaped, last
| night at Benning. He was badly hurt
| The younger daughter OF Mr., and Mrs. vii
| liams OF Garfield, who died yesterday, will be
| buried tomorrow.
| The sewer trap on Monroe and Bridge street:
| has caved in.
There Is some talk of the organization OF
| beneficial society h 1re.