Evening Star Newspaper, September 9, 1868, Page 4

ad EVENING STAR. LOCAL NEWS. night of the Black Crook.” & Carroli’s great cir- > Will give its last jon this evening. one of tae bos: shows we have ever had here, aud the propri- eiors should bave a-crowded’ wat to-night, as mary new features will be introduced. ——_-—___ Pic Nics, Excursions, &e. ‘The Excursion for the benefit of St. Joseph's Maile Orpban Asylum. takes place on to- morrow. te leave 7th street wharf at ¢:3) a. m. and 2 p. m. The Pic Nic of Council No. 2, Sons of Jona- dab, bas been postponed until next Tuesday. The Book Buders’ Excursion to Glymont takes place on to-morrow. Boats leave 7th street wharf at S o'clock a. m., 2, and 6 o'clock p.m. The Excursion to(lymont of the Active Base Bail Club, for the benelit of St. Peter's Paro- ehial School, takes place on Mouday next. pense ate ‘THE Town or Wasuineton.—Strange to say, there are hundreds of young. middle-aged, and even aged dwellers in this Federal a named from its illustrious founder, the Father of bis Country, who have never made a pil- grimage to bis burial place at Mount Vernon, although it is distant only a few miles from the city. Does bis disregard for a spot made sa- cred by the holy memories of our baptism as a pation by fire and blood which cluster around -, indicate a decline of public patriotism ? The of General ‘Washington, the house im wDich be lived, the grounds hallowed by Bis footsteps, the Toom im which he died. the vault in which his remains are deposited, are sadly nezlecied, and all pecauge in the country which he delivered, not enowgh can be from the vast wealth which came with ire dom, to Teseue such prezious souvenirs from the ravages of t.me, snd the small but destrac- tive army of relic hunters, who have no rever- ‘¢ for sacred things. and no remorse for their vandali-m, so that they can fill their cabinets.4 ‘The Mount Vernon Association and the su- 'd of School Trustees. Areguiar meeting of this Board was held at the City Hall last evening, Mr. Murtagh in the chair. and all the members present excep! Mr. Woodward. Mr. J.C. Proctor, treasurer, act- Mr. Wilson presented a letter from Mr. H. N. x mt Consolidated Business C: lege, offering to the Trustees the following scholarships in his college, as prizes for the best written copy books and specimens during the present scholastic year: in the wale gram- mar aepartments, one life schol: ; in the grammar: its, two fall scholar- ships in. plain oe ornamental penmanship; male inteFmediate ats, one three rome iehelazebig. | im plain penmanship; female intermediate departments | and 2, same as male intermediate. Mr. A. K. Browne olfered resolutions, which Were adopted, accepting the offer of Mr. Copp, and returning the thanks of the Board, and in- viting Prof. Henry ©. Spencer, instructor of penmanship in the Business College, to visit the pul se and te give sach advice and instruction to the teachers ashe may consider necessary for successtul teaching of the Spen- cerian system, and that the teachers be, and they are by, instructed te faithiully carry our bis instructions in their teaching of pea- wanship. Mr. Wilson presented the report of the com- mittee to make the award of the medals (pre- sented by Messrs. Ballantyne and Kbees,) for spelling, (18 published in the Stax of yester- ) and it was adopted. . Browne ented the report of the Committee on Teachers’ Instutate, in favor of Perintencent who has charge of the es:ate are often censured by visitors turough the colamas of tbe newspapers and otherwise for the neglected appearance of the house and grounds. Such cevsuresare undeserved and unjust. The assoc.ation of patriotic ladies who purchased the es‘ate bad to work hard to raise the neces- sary means to clear themselves of the debt in- curred, which task they finally accomplished, but they bad nohing left,and bave to rely upon voluntary con:ributons and the smail pittance received from visitors to take care of the property. Mr. Upton H. Herbert, the su- perintendent, is su intelligent and emergetic gentleman, folly alive to the duties aed re- as position, but with only half 's canno! be expected to accom. phish the berculean task of repairimg roads aud bduildings, mowing lawns, clearing gravel walks, cultivating gardens, pruning trees, &c.. on this large planictiou. work which formerly Yequired five times that number of men to per- form. The police duties alone would monop- Olize the services of twice Dis present fore=. Were the visitors more uumerous, and thy su- Peripteadent and bus aséi. tants less watebtul, all trouble and expense would soon be saved, for there would ere lug be no «tree which Washington planted,” no house, no shrub or flower, and no tomb leti, The human locusts would quickly clear the ground. ™ riously, howe ver,Mount Vernon cannot be taken care of without mouey—no one will work for patriotism alone—and those who grumble at its condition. without stating the cause are only making the matter worse. Every Ameri- ean should, if convenient, visit the spot, aud do what he csn for its preservation. Washing- topiaus who fail to doco are inexcusable. The trip can be made .tom this city down the Poto- mac this pleasant .all weather, any day in the ‘Week, in the comfortable steamer. which now Tuns regularly to that point atlowing visitors two hours ou the grounds. Yesterday, qaite a large party were on buard, many of vur availing themselves of the fine weather to friends and acquaintances at Alexandria, Forts | Washington snd Foote, and other points, a iderable number going on to Moun! Ver ——— IMPORTANT Decistos.—in the y ay Orphans Jucge Purcell delivered his | opinie) tier of the will of Eleanor Miller, deceased, who bas been before the | Court for sev months past The jadge | Stated that the case was oue of much import- ance,and that he had therefore given it full consideration. It bad been conducted with | esber: great ab c onnsej.and an un- usual amount of learuimz and research bad | been display ment. He reviewed | the testimony in the case and prononnesd sub. stanually the tollewing decision Phat the testatrix, Eleanor Muller, hat me of the execution of her will, suffic | tamentary c¢: city.to make a valid tesjument, the testimony of the subscribing otber disinterested witnesses proving that sbe bad completed te-tameniary capacity, While the Witnesses for the caveators only gave | 3n opinion that she was a lady of “wat mini,” but proved that she had as much mental ca- pacity when the will was executed as she ever bad. 2, That the formal execution of the will | was in accordance with law, being in strict conformity to the act of Maryland, in force in this District. 3. That there was no evidence | whatever of any undte influence having been brought to bear on the mind of the testatrix in anthe making of ber will, the same having been executed in accordance with a long-settled purpose, as shown by the testimony, to be- her daughter Eleanor, ite. He ordered the will ito protate, The counsel tor the eAVeators gave notice of an appeal co the Su- preme Court of this District. Robert Leech, Esq.. for the will; M. Thompson, Esq., for tae caveators. —_o——_—_ Guayt axpCorvax Cte at 34 Pennsylvania avenue. when t Commuttee on Membership reported tavorably en the names of about thi ive geutlemen, duly elected members of the club. Was received from (he committee ap- potnted to make arrangements for a mass met. ime at the Navy Yard. that they bad conferred a Tiké Committee from the Grant and Col- bs of the Fifth aud Sixth Wards, and old. a meeting oa | that the mmitters had been appointed 4m the yartous wards to raise funds to defray the expenses of the celebration: First Ward— Messrs. Cook, Siewen. and Davis, Second ‘Ward— Messrs. Rutherford. Richards, Walker, and Pinu. Third Ward—Messrs. Bond, Bliss, and Jou: Crossman, Johnson, and J. S. Brown, Ward—Messrs. Grinder, Miller. a Sixth Ward—Messrs. White, Martin, ley. Seventh Ward—Messre. Hendley, Brewer, Hine, and Boswell. pbell, and Sherrill were appointed a eom- mittee to engage speakers for the meeting on Thursday evening, and for the mass mreting to be hetd on the 17th inst. Adjourned. on. Fourth Ward—Messrs. Donegan, Sey Messrs. Walker, Firtm War» SzvMour axp Brare Urs. — ‘This club heid a meetung last evening im their ballon 3d street east, between Pennsylvania | avenue and A street: the president, J. Meade, | in the chair. and George W. Durham, secreta- rapgements for the dedication of the pole on the Hith instant, reported that they had visited | oF conferred with the following organizations | ry. The committe having in charge the ar- | | in regard to their sitendance on that eccasion. the Seymour and Blair Club of the District. the Northern Liberties and West End Seymour and Biair Cleb, the Jackson Democratic Asso- | cintion, the Georgerown and Alexandria Dem- | Ocratic Associations, all ot which organiza- tious weuld atteud. ‘On motion of Mr. Dedge, lesers. {. Beers. P. Hickey, M. Driver, F Beers, and Wm. Nottingham were appointed a | committee ou decorations for the 11th instant The chair appointed Messrs. Mulloy, E. E. Barnes, and fh. Zmamerman © comuluce 10 } wait on Peter MéNamara, Esq. and request | him to remove the piles of Tock: im the mme- diate vicinity of the p .. Thomas | Thornley, George F. Golick, and D. Callaghan ‘Were appointed x reception committee to ate | tend to the speaker's stand on the lévh instant. ‘The president wa» authoriz:d to purchase <ix | ebairs for use in the club room, after which the meeting adyourned ce Ses Foret Warp Rerveiicas Meerimc.—at | @ meeting of the Fourth Ward Kepublicans, eld jast might at the corner of th aud G s:reets. George W. Hatton, colored, was elected Chair. man, and George Neidham, white, was chosen Secretary. After statement from the Chair, that the meeting bad been called for the pur- pose of devising a plan tor sending speakers | South during the campaign, Mr. J. H. Cross- | man called attention to the fact that the Repub- licans of Congress had appointed a Natioual Committee, whose duty it was to attend to those matters, aud, on bis motion, the subject was deferred to $n indefinite time. Au invitation was Bowen, and George Shanklin, were appointed to make arrangements for attending in a body. ‘The Chair was authorized to confer with the President of the Fourth Ward Republican Ciub, in order to obtain & meeting of the club next Monday evening. Adjourned. Surmnton Fraxaces.—Elsewhere will be found the advertisement of W. D. Wywill, 409 Pennsylvania aveuue, of the celebrated Kister- beck’s wrought-iron hot-air furnaces, which be has forsale. From what we kaow of these furnaces we are satisfied that they have no si periors for durability, economy, and the health ful and agreeable natare of the heat. The na- ture of the lining (brick) is such that It can be repiacea W thout Incon venience, the fur- ace be Mace as good as new Scaum with slight cost. Those who baye used (hem are extray- agant im thew p'sise. continuing the normal method partially adopted by their immediate predecessors of training classes, with illustrations and general and special instructions on the best systems and modes of teaching. They are of opinion that the general meetings of the Institute should not be a gathering for the pi of mere congratulation and enjoyment, nor for the dis- couragement of teachers by the use of “show” Tessons which cam never be redaced to prac- tice, but to encourage and teach teachers how to ach. That it should not dea leetuce-room, or a place for superficial addresses, or tor asking puzzling questions, but for the inter- change of practical plaur, rules and experiences Tes pecting the subjects of school discipline and teaching: for thoughtful, earnest, solid instruc: tion. discussion and improvement; a place Where even the youngest teacher, ‘and those reparing to teach, may feel at home, may de- ight tocome and bring his or her difficulties and freely ask advice and assistance, and where the wisest will not deem it a condescea- sion, but a privilege to come; a place for the thoruvgh systematic investigation of any and all propositions for the benefit of the schools in & prompt business-like and careful manner. The committee are also of the opivion that it Will be desirable to secure as far as practicable the services of persons of eminence who have bad experience in such uormal or training elasses, aud who will be practically useful without being expensive to conduct special classes in penmanship, and perhaps other branches trom time to time, but are willing at first to assume the conduct of the general meet- ings of the Institute, the particular course to be designated at the first meeting of the same. The report was adopted. Mr. McLeilan submitted the following,wbich was adopted and referred to the Committee oa Rules to be added to the rules and rez ulations: 1. In addition tothe time occupied by the every shall be devoted by the teacher of every vol to instructing the scholars in the princi- f vocal music. t the close of the school year one or mors teacher of music, at least forty minutes wi | concerts shall be given by the schools for the | puxpose of exbibit.ng their proficiency in siug- = . The Committee on Vocal Music r time, make sucb regulations as ma; y to give effect to the foregoing rul t.1.S. Brown offered a resolu Was adopted, that a publi ope oF More trustees, and then be seni direci to he party authorized to furvish the articles needed, without passing througl the bands of the treasurer at present re- guired, and the treasurer is by instructed fo turmish suitable blanks im accordance w. Tesolution r. Lawrence offered a resolution, which was adopted, that the Committee ox Accoun + beinstructed to report to the Board whether any items of appropriation for the support of the public schools for the last fiscal year re- main unexpended. aud if so, in what district, and to what amount, Bir. A. K. Browne spoke of the importance of trachers of the schools attending the mee:- ings ef the Institute. Mr. Wilson spoke of forming classes of teachers in writing as of great impor They should form aclass at Prof. Copps' cner. pay their 83, and learn the Spencer system of peumanship thoroughly Mr. Murtagh. trom the Committee ou Ex- amination of Teachers, said that they bad come to the conclusion to bold no examination until December, when, in additien to thy appii- cants, the acting teachers would be examined. The capability of some of the acting teachers being doubted by some, the commictes bad de- termined that they should be examined. Mr. McL+ilan ‘alluded to the fuct that many Cuildren who bad been expelled trom ce schools heretofore. had been reaamitied by ad- mistion ts, thus crowding out many gooJ pupils. Some boys who were expelled from primary senools Were now admitted into sec- cudary schools, and someof these boys wer- ina fair way of expelling entire schools. Gffered a resolution that the GC Rules and Regulations inquire whether say additional rules are necessary to prevent the nesting of ticketé of admission to childrea why have been expelled trom schools, . Wiisom said great care Gna cantion sbould be obteryed It tD'° Tatter In turning bed tchetars Out of schools it sould not be with the idea of keeping them out alw The true object in this was to show the pareu what privileges they were lostng. When they should see that their chiliren properly re- pented, return to the trustees, and so satisfy the trustee that they might be again admitted to 1 ° # Mr McLellan presumed that there were now one thousand chifdren standing ready to enter the schools when vacancies occur. He, like Mr. Wilson, though, did not desire to turn Ts away from the benefits of the schools They should be eligible to re-enter whenever they showed signs of repentance. But if the ins would not behave. they should go out, and the outs should go in. ‘The resolution was adopted. ‘The Chai tinted as members ot the Com- mittee on the Franklin school building, Messrs, Wilson, Woodward, Dulin, and Champlin. The Chair also appointed Mr. Woodward wo fl vacancies on the standing committees, where any exist by reasen of the resignation of Mr. T. ©. Connolly, of the Second District. Adjourned. a Tue Potomac Fro»t.—The autumn winds bave set in in good earnest, which causes more activity among sailing vessels, and gives a ively air to matters slong the wharves. The amer Arrow,Capt.Stackpole, again hada full complement of passengers on her trip to Mount Vernon this morning, among whom was a large delegation of Germans from Baltimore and New York. who bad visited here in attendance upon the annual Schuetzen-fest. which closed night. Below will be found the latest | movements about the wharves Johnson's Wharf. —Arrived—Sloop Mary Ann, Robb, trom Chesapeake Bay, with one thou- sand bunches of salt-water fish, for Henry Cheek. Fowler's Wharf.—Sailed—sehooner Chieftain, Jones, for Have de Grace, light. Brown's Whorf—Arrived—schooners Prairie Bird, Thompson, from St. John’s New Bruns- wick, With 153,000 feet of lumber aud 20,U00 feet of Iaths; Kate, Reid, from Powell's creek & Son; Julia, Delaney, from Havre de Grace with 157 tons of coal for S. P. Brown & Son; Widow's Sous, Smith, from Nanticoke river with wood for the same firm. | Barris ov THE DavGHTER OF THE Szc- ERTARY OF THY Braztitan Lecation.—The SiTemony of baptizing the infant daughter of Senator Luis Augusta de Spadua Fleury, Sec- retary of the Brazilian Tegitica, took “place at half past eleven o'clock Monday, at Su. Mat, thew's Romam Catholic church, in this city. ‘The ceremony was ‘formed by Rev. Dr. Co- arch, the Councillor Dom- Brazilian Minister, and his Indy, acting as sponsors. ‘The little Iady was christened Januara Fleury, specta- | Wr WOULD CALL especial attention to the ad- vertisement in another column of achool booke Ac, by our neighbors, Blanchard and we can sa! | prepared to supply our school children and teachers with everything im the school book | Time at fabulousty few prices: im fact, their | prices are much lower than the same books are | sold by Northern houses. We advise our young | friends to call at the corner of Penusyivania avenue and 11th street and get books at low yates and fair prices. —o—— oDIsT REUNION.—By reference to our sayertstnr coluinus it =f be seen that the ‘Methodists of the District witl bold a grand re- union at the Foundry church this evening. Tux Youxe Catsotics’ Friewp Socrmty.—_ ixteeoth anaual meeung of this organizs- tion was held on Sunday evening in Carroll Hall. The election of officers resnited in the choice of Jo&n Carroll Brent, President; Timo- thy V. Noonan, Vice President; George Fe eng Somgra Salli: cretary; @ Secretary: Joseph S. Carter, 7, Steward. With the exception of the Vice ‘nt, these were all re-@lections of the former incumbents. In some of the paro- chial societies elections were held at an earlier hour for trustees; in others the elections were postponed till the next monthly meeting. Io St. Aloysius parish Messrs. Joha Feanell and John Falier were chosen trustees; and in the parish of the Immaculste Con: a Messrs. John Moran and Columbus L. King. ‘The annual report ot operations for «16 past year was read by the president. The expendi- tures of the society for the past year show that its administration bas cost only $155.3s—tais amount eluding new books, printing, and Stationery) $110.30. benches for the meeang- room in Qarroll Hail, $23.32, and masses for deceased members, gis. The whole of the entire balance was expended tor the tuition and clothing of ‘children—830.88 being expended for clot! » and $1,309.30 tor tuition. The balance in the treasary is stated at $102.0. The average oF boys in the various attendance Schools has been $07 in each month, aad the amount contributed towards their education Averages 2 2-3 cents per month for each ebild. ‘This is but a small portion of the actual cost of the tuition—the deficiency having to be supplied trom other sources by the pastors of the respec- tive churches, The number of children clothed is not given in the report, The average attendance of free scholars at the diferent schools per month was About as follows: St. Patrick’s, 55; St. Peter's, 62; St. Mary's, 17; St. Matthew's, 23; St. Domi- mic’s, 97; St. Aloysius’, 131; Immaculate Con- ception, 70. These figures do not inelude the pupils who pay for their sehooling—nor the girls, ot whom a large number are gratuitously educated by the various religious orders of ‘women—as the Sisters ot Charity. the Sisters of Notre Dame, the disters of Mercy, and the Ladies of Visitation. Nor is the number of orphans boys under the charge of the Sisters of the Holy Cross included. No mention is made in the reportof the schools ot St. Ste- phen’s parish, in the First Ward, there being in that parish and independent school society. There is also a large school of colored children attached to St, Martin's Chureh. This excellent society was instituted Septem. T, 152, and many Of its preseat most ac:ive members were among its founders. THE SCHUBTZEN-Fest—Closing — Scenes— Award of Prizes.—Yesterday, the Schuetzen park was crowded to almost overflowing, and towards sun down the crowds going there were so large that it was almost impossible for the street cars to take all out and the vehicles run- ning between the terminus of the road and the park bad very full loads making quick trips Wo take all. The dancing pavilion was the point of attraction, wh le the children were amused at the “Carousel,” (revolving horees:) the “Casperly,” (diorama;) the greased pole, &c During the evening the following prizes fcr the Ss were Awarded: Bowling—Jobu Angerman, S15 T. Baker, $13; ©. Worch, $10; L. Lem- H. Will, 85. ‘Tuesday's Bowling—B. Henze, set of silver knives and forks; M. Parker, set of silver cas- tors; Peter Dill, cigar stand: Heary Will, opera glass; John Michel, ice pitcher. Shooting—W. Fendner. double barrel gun presented by the Baltimore Schuetzen; A. hichstadt, #3) cash; Chas. Ebel. $25; F. Hugle. ais; L. George Killian, stu; F Schmidt, $5. Thus has terminated the third grand fest of the W 5S. V. and it has been a very successfal one, bringing as it did thousands of our citizens an social intercourse with our German citizens and producing good feeling. pete Si specie CHasep ny a Moc Biev.—The tre. quenters of 6th sweet whart are well aequainted with the pair Keil mocking birds owned by Capt. Lafferty, of the Quartermaster’s Depart- ment, who is stationed at that point. These birds, named respectively Ned and Reuben, display surprising sagacity, and are so well trained as to answer the of their owner, and to obey his commands with reference to leaving their cage and returning to tae same whenever inthe opinion of their owner taey have roamed farenough or been absent suf- ficiently long. They enjoy almost unrestricted liberty, and are so well known by every one € in the neighborhood that no attempt 1s ever made to interrupt or barm them in any way. A day or two since, however, they came near falling tuto the hands of a strange?, A middle-aged white man, a cripple, who had been employed to do some laboriug work on a yeesel in Watt's bay, had not been on his job mary hours before he saw the birds, and thinic- ing, perhaps, that be could make a good spec. ulation by capturing and selling them, straight. way left the yessel and made for them. He bad skilltuily maneuvered around the little ters, tnd was almest in reaching distance when cne of them, observing his A characteristic scream, and m: cage. The ery of the bird bronght Capt. Stephenson, also of the (Quarter. master’s Department, who seeing the stranger with a net in his hand close by, asked him was. Confused for a mo- ment, the man with the net quickly rallied, and indignantly replied that the mocking bird chose’ him, and he was “trying to keep the Beyer, $tz: $5. proces is mentioned in A riot took place in the neith. sland Avenue and 11th street unday afternoon, and was quelled by the arrival of the police. Sergeant O'Oallaghia took the matter in hand, and with officer Wil. liame ascertained thas Richard Brown was a s, and suramoned him, but he failing to appear, an attachment was issued, and he was brought up and fined 1.50 by Justice Thom son. These officers arrested Patrick Murp! 5 rocery in that locality, ani he before Justice Thompson, wio fined him $5 for disorderly conduct and for selling lyuor on Sunday, and held him 1 bail tor court for assauit and battery. Tr ap. peared that on Sunday a diepute took plac between bim and Brown, and he ordered ths latie: Ont and shot gt him, when the row took place. Nittowat Soumiees’ axp On. PHARS.—The children of this instiiuton made un excursion to Green Springs, near George- town. yesterday, in ambulances kindiy fur- nished by Gen. Schofield and Mr. George M. Brown. Sergeant-ut-Atms of the Senate, They were secompanied by a string band, which furnished music tor the dancing, aud, in addi. tion, carried with them an abundance of pro- visious and fruit, that was partaken of with a keen relish during the day. The boys engazed in gymnastic sports, and the girls swung in swings and rambled iu the woods gathering wild flowers. Altogether the day wits one of delightful recreation and enjoyment. —_-——_. Saves op Reat Estat@.—Messr- Wheeler & Co., 1LoRs? J. B. ctioneers, have sold part ot lot 4, in sanare 477, situated on 6th street wes', between (2 and R streets north, 16 feet front and 93 feet deep, with small irame dwelling, to G.W. G. Esliv, tor $550. Mesers. Green & Williams sold at private sale « three-story brick house on 4th strevt ‘West, between M and N streets south, to Thos, Johnson, for $5,000. Also, lot on the northeast corner of L street north and ist street west, 19 feet front by 1) feet deep, to E. Daly, at 40 ¢ per square foot. Also, a two-story frame house and lot, fronting on Sth street west, between L and M streets rorth, to J. W. Wallace, for $1,950. ———— A Hanpsome Work oF ART.—There is now on exhibition at the store of Mr. J. Karr, No. 348 Pennsylvania avenue, a beautiful piece of ‘work executed by a Washington artist, which 1s attracting much attention. It is a handsome medalion, representing our Saviour in Base reliero. [tis encireled witha hesvyily carved walnut frame, in Gothic style, and surmounted by across, Both the bustand frame are the work of Mr. Charles Seltman, 416 H street; aud afur remaining on exhibition here a few days, they will be seat to Saxony, Germany, to be placed in a Lutheran church there. pcan Aa THE MaryLayy Svrrerers.—Additionsl collections have been received by the treasurer of the fund for the relief of the snfferers by the flood in Maryland, as follows: Dr. Wallace, subscription from the Unitarian church, $25: from a lady, Sl: Kidwell and Henderson, = Reporte represent that there is yet mach suf- fering in the afilicted districts of Maryland, and more especially among the small farmers of the Patapsaco val ch — EXCURSION TO GLYNONT.—The excursion to Glymont for the benefit of St. Peter's parochial school, under the auspices of the Active Base Ball Club, did not come off on Monday, the 7:h instant, but takes piace on Monday next, the 14th instant, when all who attend may expect to enjoy themselves, as the arrangements are such &s to secure the comfort of all who attend. —— es. Sent To THE WorkKHovsE.—Geo, Onvanach, & white man of noteriously bad character, was arrested ast night, by Officers Wilson aad Smith, for dranken and riotous conduct on Lith and D streets, and taken to the Central station- This morning bonse. he had a hearing before who committed him to the default of security to keep the William Wilson, re- siding on 2th street, t Ward, bad his pocket Picked last evening at the corner of 7th street ana ‘ivania avenue, while entering a streetcar. The poeket book contained nearly Tivate ‘The loss quichy dmeoveres, The tnier made good his a Base BaLt.—The Tecumseh Base Ball Ulub was reorgapized recently. the officers for Hoy nes, P. W. Hickey, captain Base Bati—jBaltimore beats Washington. — The third and Jast of the home and hom: land ot Baltimore aud admirers, and resulted in favor of the Baitimoreans by a score of 25 to 13. The Baltimore Gaztte says: The Maryland won the toss and sent the Ol; ge the bat Dennison led eff with a ball to the centre field cat ase his first Malone wee & the it. ype struck a bi i 1o feild. which was neatly taken strong, and the Oat with a blank score, Olympics Hooper led off for he Maryland with a foul. which was taken by Malone. Wils n put oat on ist. Rorke and Annan got home by the bad fielding of the Otympics, and Keerle out on the ist. Two runs the Maryland. The Olympics in the 24 annings scored one rua. Annan of the Maryland a fly-cateh abigh ball bit py Robinson. The ‘went to the bat in bigh spirits, and Worthing. ton made a home ran on & splendid hit to right field, the first of the game. Doyle, Armstrong, Hooper and Wilson made rans, scoring five for land. The Ulympics at this early of the game (3d inrings) began to show a ¥, Which was not relieved when Worthington lend off for the Maryland. cose or off ryland, getting aia bere, when he injured bis foot so thai he wae not able fo ran #hy more daring the game, and his place was rarily su; lied by Hofman. Be Maryland coored two tuna, looper made a good home run im the four tu- mings, running for Worthington, who was able to strike, and in the sixth Hooper sent a splen- did ball to the centre field, which, as usual, was badly mnffed, and he scored a home rum for himself, In the 8th inpings the Olympics Were azain “whitewashed,” their men going out in one, two, three order—Beach on ay by the right field, Dick on @ fly by Arm- strong in the left fleld, and Wood on a fy Lucas at the 3d base: and the Maryland, npon coming to the bat, were treated to the compil: ment of a blank score, for the first of the gain The Olympics mm the Yth inning played in bet- ter style tuan any other period of the game, and scored four runs, $$ 80, also, did the Mary- land. The Olympics were g00d condition and it was expected would beat the Maryland badly, but the latter clab went to work with the intention of giving them a hard struggie for the mestery and were greatly elated at their success. In the two previous games the two clubs were each successful once, and this was the test. ee Poriee IreMs.—First Precinct:—Mary Mo- riarty, drank and disorderly, workhouse; Mar- garet Clark, threats (two cases), security for Laura Hew kiss, profanity, fined $2.90; San Droat, creak an disorderly, fined $2. Thos, Withers, exhibiting no license, fined $5. Second Precinct: Shepherd, disorder- ly; fined $3. Dr. Brown, do.; do. son, do: $2.9. Thomas Kennedy, do. $5. Christopher Brodegan, drunk and disorderly: fined #2. Patrick Murphy, assault and battery: bail for court. Same party, shooting in street! fined $5. Same party, selling liquor on Sun- day: fined $20. Fourth Precinct:—Patrick McGnire, for as» sault and battery, went to jail in default of se- curity to keep the peace; Michael H. Robbins, charged with petty larceny, went to jail for court; Luke Connor, for assault and battery, gave bail for court; Ann Harris, for drunken: ness; Isaac Johnson, for throwing stone, and Jas. W. Mitchell, for disorderly conduct, were fined £2 each, snd all of them went to the work-house in default. Fitth Precinct:—Elizabeth Martin, dis- orderly: fined $3. Rebecca Brown, do.; work- house. Geo. Oavanangh, do. Michael Hart, Robey Timmons, do.: fined 5. Sixth Precinet has. Thompson, disor- derly; fined $10. Seventh Precinct:—David Speed, violating Corporation laws, fined #21; Patrick’ Cudman, do., fined 86; Julia O'Hare. do., fined #1; Wm, Brown, James Hensel, John (Queen, do.. flaed 88: Daniel Lynch, drunk and disorderly, tined $3. Eighth Precinct:—Charles Butler, pettit lar- ceny, jal for court; John Eaton, disorderly, fined ; Jobn Darling, do., fined $5; Wm. Connor, drunk, fined $3: Lewis Murpliy, as: sault and battery, jail fer court; Wim. Crezin; drunk, fined $3. THE SackeTT Anpvetion Case.— Abcut three weeks since, a youth named Harry Sack- ett—son of Mrs. General Sackett, residing at Springdaie. Virginia—eloped in-company with @ young lady, 16 years old, whose parents re- side near the Kirkwood House, in this city, as stated in the STAR at the time, Since that oc- currence. cirevmstances haye transpired to in- duce the belief that undue arguments were used to persuade the young girl in question to leave her iather's protection, aad Sacket! was there. fore arrested on a warraut charging him with abduction. He was released on bail to appear before a magistrate to answer the offence, and the case came up before Justice Clark this at- termcon &t 3 o'cloe ee RUNAWAY AND SMasH Ur.—About halt-past two o'clock this afternoon the horse attached to the buggy of Mr. Edward Gray, iron toun- der, became irightened near the corner of lth and F streets, while Mr. Gray was out of the vehicle, and dashed down [vth street ata furious rate, At the corner of loth and D streets the buggy was upset, aud came near falling upon Mr. Craig, who was sitting on the step of Lewis Johnson's bank. The buggy wes completely demolished, but furtunaiely Mr. Craig eecaped uninjured, ——_.——_. CONTRACTS AWARDED.—Commissioner Pe- ters made contracts to-day ior we following work, with the approval of acting Mayor Rich- ards:—Charles Stewart, 15 certs for grading () street north, from 1th to 13th west; Stewart, 16 cents for grading and 19 cents for graveling S street mort, from 7th to Lith west, ae ees Satkor Money.—At the thirty-sixth month- ly meeting of the Centrat Burldiag Association, held Iast evening at the Gity Hall, $5,270 were sold, at 2 premium averaging 47:4 per cent, thereby loaning on fifty shares of stock, ASSAULTING His FawiLy.—Yesterday, Umi- cer Marks, of the eighth precinct, arrested Lewis Murphy, om the charge of assauiting and b and mother-in-law; and m to bail for court. MARRIED. NEWTON—ANDERSON. July the sth, by Rev. er McNally. Mr JAD. C. NEWTON to Mind FANNIN ANDEBBON both of thisci. 2 MH MAGINLEY—MAGUIRE, AtSt Poter’s Church, or i at by the Rev B. E. Boyle, DANLE Ba GinLEy 3 Siles MARY CATH BRINE MA” UIRE. = . JOBN A. MILBURN GiabMan, all of this city. On Tuesday, Septem- harles 1 White. D. D, to Miss EMMA F! .. Onthe sth instant. in the 2ith year of Ropes copsumption, bs tall WILLIAM, son ot William F ang Mary L. % Funeral to morrow, Thursday, at 11a. m.. from the Gburch of the Iacarnation, corner of a and ‘Ith streets. J 'T. On the morning of the 8th instant, WILLIAM WARD. infent son of Willa Hand “Sle tenerat will take lace, to: morrow, ( Thurs will take place z Be ae m.,from the residence of his ‘ermont ave., near K st. <4 COLLINS, On Tucsday afternoon, the 8th inst FREDERICK Js lofent son of Thomas J. and Genevieve M, Colina. 3.0 clock No. 257 lace from the residence of the pare: }eor, town, thi TDN, . oth instant, after a lor pata ibegnwhtatene bore with cette! Mtude, JOHN TALTY.{n the 45th year of hi taietinua his funeral from hie brother's real tt . from ioe Fi atrect, on Friday, the Uth Instant, o'clock. E instant, of anthiax, ROSA ISABELL, Oo Weis anette of David Be Mary C. Marll, aged5 months and 8 day 10 CENT CANTBREAKEM EVERLASTING CORSET STEELS. aT BAUM'S, HOOPSKIRT AND CORSET FACTORY, LOUISIANA AVENUE, between (th and7th streets, 10 Ste OILCLOTHS AND STAIR RODS. Vt m sale, @ lot of beantifel BTATE CILCLOTHG. In destgus copie o alia Brussels Stair Carpeting, and to be used lien of Carpeting, and will not cost one-quarter as much. sive BF Alss. aried t of STAIR HODB. Tn angie adapted fo Carpet tings of all widths. 7” REMNAN’ \F FLOOB OILCLOTHS, of au I7-eotf woh Barker Space. Paine 8) for sale 6 ee P. ATENT PANTALOON DRAWERS, celebrated DRAWEBS, in materials suitable for ‘all climates. Also our new styles of > i MEB’S FUSHISHING GOODS yw realy for Fall and Winter of 19%. | FISK, CLARK 4 FLAGG, eu cont Be. 58 White street, New York / , = awe, CIty ITEMS. —— Juwatry. Set Bette, Rubber Sets, = Etruscan Sets, . Bubber Chains, x Rubber Bracelets, Silver Plated Ware, and Fancy (400d, received this at Prigg’s Oue Dollat Jewelry Store, No. 436 Pennsylvania avenue, near +i¢ street. Hear Yx, Prort Voice oy Wisven.— amp LisTEX TO TUR in waat of Geats’ Furnishing Goods, ‘at low prices, sre hates Fuane'os sega aes between D and E, where you will find a splen- did assortment twenty per cent. ‘than im any similar esiablisbment in the city. His ‘motto is, “A quick penny is better than a slow dotar.” Remember the piace — iM Seventh it, Six doors below No branch store. 9.91 ——e—_—_— Corre, &c.—Dr. White, Surgeon Chiropodist, twelve years? experience in the mited States and Canadas, and established at one ivania ayenas, Washington, D. U., since 1861, removes Qorns, Bunions, Bad Nails, &c., and suecesstully treats all diseases of the feet without pain or inconvenience to the patient. The shoe cam be worn with ease 1m mediately after the operation. Refers to the many eminent physicians, surgeons and thou- sands of ether responsible persons who pa- trouize Bis establishment. urs from § a m. to6 p.m. No charge for comsultation at office Calis made at residences from 6 to § p. m. —-»—_—— Pricx List of Gents’ Furnishing Goods at the ORIGINAL Franc’s, 404 Seventh tween D and E streets: Good White Shirts, 8'a $1.50, Fine White Shirts, $2a$?.5:; geod Under- shirts and Drawers, 50c., 75c.. and $1; A No.1 fine Merino Shirts and Drawers, $1.50, $1.75; good Cotton Socks, 10, 15, 20, and 25 cents: be English $5.50 per doz ker. iS Gollars, Cuff Ties, Bows, Toilet Articles, etc., at popalar prices. Remember the place—i# Seventh street, go front, six doors below Estreet. No h stores. 9,91: ——_e—_—_. Iv 1T 18 THROWN IN YOUR TEETH that you do not Keep your dental speereses im proper trim, eis weer own fault, for all the world knows that you do so by using that might matchless vegetable dentifrice, Sozopoxt. “SPALprxe’s Give.’—Chear, Convenient, and Usefal. Mends everything. ee UPrxotstengrs Goops at Cost.—As I am goout to close my business this fall 1 offer the ‘in, at cost prices: Pe ‘Damasks, Seoemctai” Cloth, Hotland Tassels, Gord, Tacks, Roller Ends, a ou Cloth, Carpets, Table Linens, Spreads, &e. oman dealers aan ineseere p respoottully betere purc! a "ie: A. "ADAMSOM, 506 9th street. —-——__ ‘Waar maxes your hair so beautiful? Mrs. S. A. Allen’s Improved (new style) Hair Re- storer or Dressing, (if one bottle.) Price One Dollar. Every druggist sells it. e0 Pursone wishing to subscribe for Taz Star who reside on — Hilland the Navy Yara, will please leave their eae ot Re: te East street, between 4th and ‘ Joun Cocewe, Agent. THE WHITEHURST PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, Nos, 424-6 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, between 434 and 6th streets. This Establishment, founded in this city in 1880, ‘and embracing amo! ts hundreds of thousands of negatives and specimens, PORTRAITS FROM LIFE of all the Uclebrittes that have been on the stage of action since that time, has just changed de and been thoron: reorganized, under th. | Sirection ef ¢ saperies Bronck artist; ard tite its rare old Instruments. and new, and all the late {inprovemente in the Art, is realy for Photograph. work in ail its tranches. in s style that counot is. sur and at culform low rates that caunot beunderbld. Gems, Ambrotypes, Porcelaines—al! styles and sizee—Cards, Tmpertal Canis, Bour Fours tre Four Fours, Eight- Fours. Cabinet, Imperial. Life size—plaig and colored—fiom 23 cents up, Gem Likenesses for Lockets, Watches, and al! Other miniature purposes. 5 rte, Drawi |, Sketches, patties Models, Machinery. {moginable thing taken oF cupi and of any size. O14 Daguerreotypes, Pictures, Patntings, &c.. gelscopied. larged when desired), and jeuepedscopied. enlarged reu Pictures taken in all kinds of weather. Factlities unsurpassed. Our motto in the picture line, in, “The finest life like likenesses at lowest prices.” Nos, 424-6 Penna. Ave., bet. 45 and 6th sts. Cut this out fora Memorandum. an 12-Im* DRY @cooDs AT LOW PBICRs. BOGAN & WYLIE, No. 329 SEVENTH STREET, apetwreen Now York avenue and L street, Pictures, end every other in the best sty!~ ie MARLOW & CO.’sS PERFECT FITTING SHIRTS MADE TO ORDER. MANUFACTORY, 268 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUR. Gaavp orzstsc or BOY's 10UTH’S AND CHILDREN’S FALL CLOTHING, Suitable for SCHOOL AND DRESS WEAR. Also. full stock of DRKSS SHIRTS, UNDER- SHINTS and DRAWERS. all sizes. 7 Special attention given to this branch of the vpirchseers would do well todrop in and get an iden of the tasty atylen and low prt Waly ces, At &C0.'3, 22 Pennsslvania avenue, between 9th th ste. BINSON au 28-1 Turorra iT NEWS. 0. B, JEWELL’S PREMIU! are acknowledged to be ‘THE BEST SOAPS FOR THE LEAST MONEY in the market. ‘They ere made on the old fashion plan by boil. ing, and are free from all injurious Chemica! adulterations. ‘The premium OBLENTAL SOAP. jOAPS The NEW YOBE CITY 80aP, The “ CHEMIOAL OLIVE SOAP, Th “ LAUNDBY 8uaP, of superior quality, aad are guaran eed te sive portect eonlection, " ASK YOUE GROCER for any of these and take ‘no other. ee wl of the BEST GROCERS in the ity. Mapufactory, Nos. 500 and 502 G street north Between éth and Sth, has obtained trom Sours H Weshington County.in the District of Golemtic. ethers or admnisuration on the ‘estate of BSBY VENTRICH, ‘ashington, D O.. |. All persous heaving claims against the id deceased, are hereby warard to, exhibit the Sune, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscr! ber, oF before the 2th Ase mext {hey az otberwige by law be excluded from si ened of the seid estate: “Gtven under my "ge Setawse ~ "°K. DEUOP, Administrator. QBPHANS COURT. September 1. 18% —Di pace a te F COLTMEIA, Wasittnctox CovNty, to sieach RT EE SRPMS rem ties GEORGETOWN. im Georgetown. rr, Tzxt, No, 19,O0nnmR or Recna- Bites —This Tent beid s'mecting last evening and officers were elected to fill existing vacan- cies. The follo’ List of the officers: Wx. Rexinoron. Esq.—The funeral of Wm. Remingtov, who died on Mou- aay, took place this morning #9 o'clock. The funeral services gunners be baving’s fac the must ving & fine birds, and blick time. Ortolan, reed- said to be plenty Sema bard 4 Bac oy Wueat.—This oye Officer Noble happened to spy a colored boy, named George Jones, going down the stree! mietly with a bag of wheat on his shoul- le ag cong | arrested the boy and took him before Justice Buckey, when heacknow!l- edged having stolen the wheat from the canal boat land. The wheat was thereupon re- turned to the boat, amd the boy sent to jail for court. IMPROVEMENT.—Mr. J. B_ Wells, farnitare dealer, is baving a flagway iaid across Bridge street, immediately in front of his establish- ‘ment, m accordance with permision granted by the City Counciis some time since. River Frowt—Entered—Schooner Mary Virginia, Taylor, Baltimore; sloops Waymark, Seaman, and Kitty Ann, with wheat to Hart- ley & Brother. THE CaN at.—20s boats have already arrived during this month. It has been definitely as- certained that there is a very serious leak at Cumberland, which will take a longer time fot repairs than was at first supposed. Maxopants’ Excuanoe.—No business was done on ‘Ubange this morning, there being no offerings nor sales. For some reason buyers and sellers cannot come to terms. Dirds are Georgetown Advertisements. MAe¥ortra: MAGNOLIA!! au 22 colm yO" 10E TO ALL PERSONS BUILDENG N = FIRST CLASS HOUSES. 0. SCHNEIDER, PRACTICAL BELL HANG between 4 2. 271 Penge: ivanta avenue. etn an ih rreae OBeie Neng in tables, AMS owed ¥ UN- CIATORS pet, uP in Hotels vate Dwell- ing to manner. SIGNAL BELLS and zy py GONGS constantly on ir ders for SPEAKING TUBES with WHISTLES attended to. All ESE NING boda wil rigtha is . ine put best manner. Work Kind of RE: country at city prices. 336 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, And 7 Cite Trevise, Paris, recet vii resses ond Mantiling toorder, D WINTER IM on anD y Tt, PORTA. BONNET Mat BLONDS, CRAPES 5 French Flowers, Plumes and Ornaments, BONNETS, AND LADIES’ HATS In Straw, Silk, Velvet and Felt. We offer the largest and best assorted Stock j the United States.comprising all the latest Parisias Novelties, and yaalled ‘in choice variety aud cheapness, ABMSTEONG OATOR & CO. 237 and 239 Baltimore street, 0 26-Im* Balumore. Scnoo.t Books, SCHOOL STATIONERY, &c., &e. ‘We wonld call attention to our Large Stock of SCHOOL BOOKS, Embracing Books in every branch of learning. Parents and Teachers are invited to examine this ASSORTMENT before making their purchases, as we are pre- pared, with the LARGEST STOCK ANO LOWES? PBIC; To satisfy all. TO DEALEES IN SCHOOL BOOKS, SLATES, &c., we offer Splendid Inducements this year, hav- ing determined that our WHOLESALE BATES TO THE TRADE shail be as low as any houses North. BLANCHARD & MOBUN, Wholesale and Betail Dealers in SCHOOL BOOKS, STATIOBERY, &c., Corner Penna. ave. and lith street. Orders by mail promptly attended to. Satiefac- tion guaranteed in every case. gc 2s-cost OBE CHEAP CABPETINGS. ‘With the view of making room for new fall the subecriber winter 3 pose of his Housekeepers rang Boner ty Der chante of me vow. 2. 4 wor a ats acta arma it. §.¥- Born. & Con Ee OBP! Patients desiring to themselves of vantage of this institu obisia. prives Sep eralabel with Poems Tne range from @6 to depending can of prices week. this iaclades jure AL iB wi ay Pr heel aND ‘upon the room ies i EDUCATIONAL. _ Mas¥™ fermeriy Mise Mirest Trethctriogs ts wbsie, a her Dor pupil's residence Terms moders' ar EF T52'G street DB, Bear Sth etree ‘Ashington. “aug 3 i M tonite , A Greemer Usnests Deores- town. D. c.. will B erlect schoo!, in Gory ung Latics. September ~ for Misses «: Vided a saMclent namver of pu Those wishing to dress ber. ‘Tet, cus * Gage LROR. MONDAY September feb. 1s os lin Ber B. F wick? s 2, President ASHINGTON COLLEGIATE INSTITU Me Bowpa bem Th a eA T CIT 10. A “BETTELIN. Pree ,MERSON INSTITUTE ; SELECT CLASSICAL AND MATHEMATICA: aes SL cy ‘The Sixteenth Annual begin WEDNESDAY. Kept oth. nt Shoo! wut ae CHA! YOUNG, Princ eet tae an w-tf N° 369. CORNER OF Isr AND H STS. Mrs. and Miss KEShEY'S School for young ies Misses. Dutios will be resomed on DAY, Aug. Sit. im Evxnerr INSTITUTE A CLASSICAL AND SH SCBUOL FOR at oF oD at No. 333 K street, between 12th EY —,, MARTIN. Principal « eccemor M388 2ENNUE SHAW Ss Scio. only. will reoy ‘2th. in the Somth M ra = re soon Poe SCH and LAE; September 23th, H atroet. Bo. S31 Bee 0. 3 jew and 10th ‘streets ited number arding ‘pupils, will te re: ceived. For circulars apply to the principal. au S1-eolm* @UNG LADIES’ SCH oN ati bee bobehetton CAPI TREET. BETS BAND COSTS. 8 ore re Vernon Ds * ume the duties of School, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER TTI. 8u4-codim EOBGETOWN COLLEG. S acst 20, 198 i * ‘The next eeasion of this Collece will o “Emenee On the first Monday of september For catalognee or any further infor? ation apply to REY Bea WAGUIRE.s J., en 21-1; - Presi: ST. v co tn & Streets, under the care of Sisters of Obarity Parents arm will open on MONDAY, August Sist. vate ary Tequested to be prompt in sending their chil- dren. ‘eu 193m P POF. ESPUTAS MUSICAL ACADEMY, ‘This Academy wi!! be for tnetraction ba 31 of A , a, Foeetytoer leesous - a Secon iJ Class, a er Private Tuition @25 por Gearon k wepernchers eal, Tastion op teascschio teens Oneeeeent hers farpished for Seminaries. Schools. Aewi- call on the Principal at Listisuse: S13 "sth or at the Academy, FPBEDERICK FEMALE Possessing fu! lieginas powers ‘Will commence ite twenty-sixth scholastic year the first Monday in Be) a! ee ‘aition per scholastic es re BEV THOS. M.CARM,, 4 reside INSURANCE. T, ™ HANson's . NSURANCE OFFICE, FIRE AND LIFE, No. $16 SEVENTH STREET, Between D and E Streets. ‘TNA INS! NCE COMPANY, OF HARTFORD, CONN. HOME INSURANCE COMPANY, OF SEW YORK. No. 16 Seventh BANKERS. Jax coone ‘Bec. 00. BANEKE > Fivrzewrs S1eegt, Orros-rs Buy and ee stcurrent market rates, eng eonstently on hand a full apply of all GOVERNMENT BONDS, SEVEN-THIETIES, AND’ OMPOUED INTEREST HOTES. Orders for STOCKS, BONDS, &c., execasee and collections made on all acovesible poluts. . sei-tt Fiusr BATIONAL Bask OF WASHINGTOR. S77 ONE MILLION DOLLARS.g ‘We bay and sell all classesof GOVERNMER? SECURITIES at current market rates. FURNIEH BXICHANGE and maks Cotiscions tm ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THB UNITED STATES. purchase Government Vouchers on the MOST FAVORABLE TERMS, and give care. fal attention to ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN ond FIRS and to any other business entrusted to us. FULL INFORMATION tu regaré to GOVERN- MENT LOANS ot all times cheerfully furnished, GBEAT BALTIMORE FIRE PLACE BEATERS, BIDBS “GEM” ILLUMINATED Gas BURNER FIRE PLACE STOVE, aND BIBB's “DIAMOBD” —- ILLUMINATED Gas