Evening Star Newspaper, June 9, 1870, Page 4

* _EVENING ST. THURSDAY. LOCAL NEWS. Amusements, gc, Natiowat TeHRaTER—‘Jack and the Bean- etaik,” by the Foster pantomime troupe. Watt's Orera Hovsz—Walhalla and Bio- plastic Troupes. ¥. M. C. A. Brizprxe.—Festival of the Young Women’s Ubristian Associatios The Police Court Bill Agreed Upon. AN IMPORTANT MEASURE. ‘We give below the “ Police Court Bill” as agreed upon by the Conference Committee of | two Houses of Congress. It will be seen that the act goes tnto effect before the com- mencement of the next term of the Criminal Court. It strikes usasan objection to the bill that | it proposes that all the work now done by the various police magistrates of the District shall be doné by one Police Judge. It will bea mat- ter of impossibility, take it, for any one man, however capal to perform all this STRAWnERRY Festivat—Second Baptist | Work. Chureh, Exc sociation. Dally EXcURsION of the steamer Arrow to Mount Vernon. Suitu’s An? GaLiarr, 45 F street. MazcriTsn’s ART GALLERY, 498 Tth street. Baktow’s Arr GALtEry, 257 Pa. avenue, predcseres ze dealt IMPROVEMENT—Another Oid Land- irginia avenue and ith sireet, 8. E. Carren The general features of the bill appear to ‘10N of the New York Republican As- | be judicious, and it is understood that the meas- ure is urged by all the jndges of the Supreme Court and many members of the bar. It will add ome more to the valuable measures which have passed Congress this session : AN AcT to establish a police conrt in the District of jum for other purposes. enacted by the Senate ant House af Represen. sof the United States of America tm Comzress Scmbled, That there shall be established in the mart Gone—The old Ebenezer Methodist | Histrict of Colambia a court to be called the Chureb, (colored,) on the corner of 4th street east and and irreverent juvenile population of that sec- tion of the city fur the past fifty years as the “Ebe-snererr meeting house,” is now being de- molished by order of the Trustees, in order t> make room for acapacious church editice, q will bean ornament to the new building will be two stories high, similar in many respects to Waugh Ohapel, on Capitol Hill, and will be forty-five feet front by a depth of sixty-five feet on 4th street east. Thesecond floor will be used as the church, while the trst story Will be devoted to school purposes and various other uses. The corner-stone will be laid with appropriate ceremonies on the 24th inst. and it is expected the building will be ready for oceuparcy by October nex: which will soon be a thing of nearly sixty The old church, the past, was built thereabou st inlabit- ants” surviving to give the date of its erection, and has been the scene of many a revival and religious gathering. There are those now living of our citizens who, in old times, extended their youthful pranks so far as to interrupt the ser- Vices bere, on warm summer nights, by thrust- ing into a Side window a ranting billy goat and then taking to their heels. In fact, such tricks, as well as the “red pepper game,” were so of- ten played that the congregation could only get rid of the youthful rascals, who would nightly annoy them, by closing ‘the blinds entirely, even in the most sweltering weather. The edifice has been of late the scene of Mher gatheringy—those of a political kind— which now-a-days don’t mean quiet—not mueb. Some held there have been worse than stormy, really “ red hot,” as was the case three ears age, when, in the midst of a generai fight, tr. Arpieten P. Clark, who was then out for bis chances for the aldermanic nomina- ton, went out of a window with cat-like rn come For a long while thereafter the trustees refused the use of the tical meeti and the only one held months ago, when the Fitth Ward (Bowen) Kepublican Club held a meeting there, amid suc! gentastons aa sig er disorder and possible violence, found it neces- sary to clear the hall. OF street south, well known to the frisky | orixins for poli since was about two | may enforce any of its slice the District of Columbia, which shall have and exciusive jurisdiction of all cthonces he SI itted ii is court « tates comuni: jumbia, mot deemed enpital or that is to say, of all sj aud batteries. and all other misd: ishable by imprisonmest in the ail offenses ag: # aghington of the levy 2 e 9 Rot pt enitentiary: and of instany of the ordinances of the city of t of the city of Georzeto rt of the county of Wash a man im the law. and who shall be app.inted by resident of the United States, b: shall be composed of one yadge. who shall learned ant with the shall hold his Before entering ual Fae he oth . prescribed for’ jadgue of thio Uatted States ., 2. And be it further enactet. That the salary id judge shall thousand dollars per be Fy of two. thousand ollase hs ork at in two 'S pe | Sau, whe'eha Toad hie cmee during ate nea fe of said court le may appoint one depnty, fe Consent of the court. If the business shall require it, to be ‘such compensation as nay be allowed by 6 court, Bet exceeding one thonsand dollars oun. el bond with surety.and Yade the oath of office as prescribed by law for clerks of district courts of the Unied States. He shall £ has wer to administer oaths and a®rmations, acd in bis absence his depnty may administer the 4 neo 3. And be it further enacted, Phat proseca- tions in said police court shall be 4 iatormation 0 complaint under oath, without indiciaent by gra: iar trial by petit jury: bat any party dosining men yet by the mdgmen; ofsald court may appeal to the crimfual court held by a sustioe sf the supreme court of the District of bia, an. in such case the aj I shall be tried oa the infor- mation of complaint filed in the court below, certi- fied to ipal court, by a ay. fp attendance thereat, as though the case had originated thereln, See. ft ut Surther d, That aoe jo as may b ise as aoa oe Reet ae made, tr compel the attendance of witne=s aud said court - of ce aa by ‘the ordinances of vither levy court, such fine or Sepricgnment, or by ont of viol tions of ao ; of said citiey wwe of said process shail be dirceted to" sive Chief of the Metro- politan Poltee of the District of Columbia, who shall execute the same, and make return t@ereo(, im like wer as in other cases; but in cases now cog- = —- man Suppgn DEATH oF 4 PRINTER—Mr. Angns- | nizeble in the raid criminal court the process shall tus Kodgers, a well known aed suddenly at 8 o’clock this at the St. James Hotel, while sitting near the main enirance. Mr ‘been em- 3 has loved as a compositor in the Govenment Print- fog ice tor wera - past, and anti! last wee with Mr. corner Ist and H streets. He took board sna fodgings at the St. James on Saturday last. and since has complaining of . He Mr. Bunker about ; & o'clock, tha os was to die. Mr. B. immediately sent for Dr. re, who f= = responded, and gave a , but before the medicine could pat up Mr. Te- marked, “I am dying now;” and i ments breathed bis fast, ‘Before dying, he re quested Mr. Bunker to take charge of his ef- fects, and to baye his body sent to Catskill, (Dr. Potter) was sum- esteemed dy his acquaini The coroner. after viewing ¢! that an inquest was unnecessary —e Bast Bat: —A lar atience assembled on the National's grounds yesterday to witness the double exhibition games between the Forest City, of Kockford, lil, ang the Nationals and Jettersons_five innings belnc pinved with each club, and the Forest City coming out ahead of r With the Nationals the score was 10 to 4, the Nationals doing the po have done this season. With 3 te 6, @ much bett ¢ by the Nationa! Thing for Baltimo: he Havmakers arr pies on Friday and t Saterday. The game yesterda: Ce Athletics and Haymaker: Philadelph suited in a victory for the Athletics by a score of # to 6& The score between the Star, of Brooklyn, and the Pastime, in Baltimore, was ‘25 to 16 in favor of the Star. The Ked Stock- ngs beat the Clipper, of Lowell, Mass... yester~ day, by a score of 32 to 5. ——_- -— THE ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT Of Columbian Law School took place at the Congregationat Church last evening, before a large audience. The Marine Band was present, and enlivened the exercises with appropriate music. The anniversary address was delivered by Hon. Matt. H. Carpenter, and the address to th were conferred by Kev. Dr. Samson ro Prof. John C. Kennedy awarded priate ‘the prizes, as follows : wet printer in this city, | be directed to the marshal of said dist he re- | court shall have power to punish c: } cees as | “ened by sald e-urt f ¥, when it be directed tovaald of emergency, w may be directed to chief of the Metropolitan Potice; and for his services the warshal shall receive iho pmo toe for like service in said crimiual court. to be pail at provided for in section fourteen of this act. Sach Drecess shall be und olice court, debsll Boar teste Is the messtoe dee. ands ein the name o nilge, Be «i ‘ler sicknger abe rice of ‘Got signed by the clerk. And In ease of sence of disability of ait pds es of the sapreme court the Dir oe designate ene een oe tbe peace x Heb fe dive {atin 5 aut such disabutity be removed, who shalt take the ° ont! for said. f the po- ind shall receive the eum of $10 pee dey Ue paid inthe same be shall serve; to) manuer as of said pol ce iudage Bec.8. And be t furtner charted Th said police tempts. and to ercise of ite issue ail process necessary for the Jerisdiction, and shall bave a seal at said court ‘ball not hase power to naturalige foreigners. Seo. 6. And be tt further enacted, That said police Seurt may appoint bailifls, Lot, to cxcoed two. who for their services three dollars each for attendance court, to be paid Provided for in seetion fourteen of ficate of said serv u ice by the Jw: and be di Fortaer eee this act. upon of a Phat thett shall UF the clerk of said tall reeetye service and attend ance in ‘h¢ riminal court, aad be paid by the focal urisdiction 33 Which the offense shail be committed. c. 8. And v6 # Sumther enacied, That in ail appoais from aid poties court, the party applying for th ‘al shell euterinto recognizance, with i surety, to be approved by ¥) acor at the criminal court the next term thereof, if said cx 6 23H spe and criminal cvart; proved aud (be intormatiog or | Congress authorizing - | visitors, and passe, re Sramediately tramsailtted in said police conrt sha A, in sald criminal court aball bs =f out, be it Jurther enacted That the by t as deputies for the macebal of ambid for the service of process +. That said potice Aud bert ferther enact Il be provided with a suitable yluce tor the sessions At the expense of the District 0 be tuned as provide: 2 M Teleact. Bail court seal have «e <4 a meh ‘ fe wir to @> all acts which may be necessary to the Kon nrisdiction hereby eunferred. of it Sreol) Ana he ut further enacted. That upon the fallore ot ay party appealing from the srtement of i court to thy criminal court, to enter into ov oF iu 2 to jail to await his trial up Bi Ihehad in said criutonl ed Sesearalanese had boos enacted Peace of apreal the court, toliw oF. Pon eet the canse ant @ fhe recorid of al the proceed vy of tl ified 2, the criminal court, mE Sind be xt furiniy enacied. Phat sid police purt shall hate power t o mee ef deeds and to admininer oaths ond afirmations to public offi ace said poli and reg jcers. Sec. 13. Aud be st further enacted, That cvurt shall bave power to make such : deemed ‘and proper for Foran essay on “The ee | wette < necessary r tain Sediciany ve aectwrs ct act of Congress void Bes : fie and impriaoninehy Fy thee: vat Be nconstitutionality,”” janes ‘Adander- fue no case exceed twenty jars, nor wille, of Penn Yan, Ne York. Second prize— the, Sepelosnenaae be for & longer time than forty- For ‘an essay on “ and to pt hours. George FE. Webster, of Rhode Island. ird Sec. }4. fad ts js fetes enacts it the salaries: prixe—For an essay upon ~The rules which a porte: ark eek baie: oe should govern courts in interpretation of will¢,” Of eald Dintrict, | be paid Sea by William Peiree Bell, of Washington; et Ao Suthorteies of the cities of . 6. Shington. levy court 0 ‘The eutreless. sivas witha tenemeitin by | the county (W arhington: Ber contum there- Dr. Samson. There are siaty-seven graduates.| of to be paid by the clty 7B a AE ao pames hare been published: | Satu ty the leny cours aforald, a ——— er A Portical Fiont.—Last bmg | joing ne. sai time for the ri got the Workingmen’s Protective Association, many of the members Wisewell ly to ind the Kichard Ba H closed. Among them were ther, Boston. “and —— Russell, and they took seats on steps of the building and eakered koee a discussion with a number of Bowenites who were present ag to the causes of Bowen’s defeat, the reasons for closing the hall, &e. Butler avowed himself an Emery man, and some of the Boweuites rushed at him, when he immediately drome @ pistol tired, but without effect. @ Bowen crowd the» continued the assault, beating Buties witu stones, &e.- but very soon a special officer ap- peared on the ground with officer KT. Taylor, and Butler was taken in custody and carried to the second precinct ata! Butler had a hearing ton-bw use. before Justice Wall this morning, and.it- being qleatly proven that he was notin fault, and acted in selt-derence, the charge against him was Watt's jonable house at Wall's last night were evi- cenuy taken by artistic grouping of the Walhalla in apy en: tofore seen un Washin We have no apace for and the price of admiwion. This ‘will no doubt during their brief stay here. dis- to the of @ pro- exhibition ‘at the close. of "the a no definite action was bad op ermis.ion to F. D. Gaines, of the Sixth Ward, tose Lin. coin Chapel, in East Washington, ence a month for religious purposes. nee Battmor® SYNOD—This Synod ‘Presbyterian prises all the land. now arches of of the Chay q A ‘Sec. 16. Amd be it further enacted That i the duty of the levy eourtort SF cienkin amen or by a aaie ait ¥ he or. Sovistnnte or deputhearte attend to the proseca:ion in pep! Avatrict attorney shall not exosed lor, per anpem, ; si nd be M8 further enacted, That the enid at- Sey of the United States for the Co f ‘Assistant or deputy by ant ramen ies LAT witnemees | peace fe aut ice of the thousand dol- make a record of his proceedings in every case, in a | book to be kept for that purpose. And all acts of justices of the peace to sit at the respective station to hear ! against Dersons who may be arrested and carried thers and f.xing compensation for such service, are herely Fepeaied. ; Bec 39. And be i further enacted. That the nd of sid police court may examine and commit: or bo fo bail in ail offenses, whether cogaizable in, said Police gourd of in the crinainal court of exid District, Sata pens geste eae t! ‘of the District of columbia, tn all c's gases, may demand and receive payment of hia foc Before serving any process therein, except tn cave in which « United States may be o derty, orot flert facias, or where the court or any ju thereof = ag snit to be instituted, without prepayment ¢ Sts, See. 22. Amd be tt further enacted, That this act i into m within ten days after its ap mt; and all acts and i of inconst-teat with the provisionsof this act are hereby repealed. But the provisions of this ‘act Shall in no wise afect the proceedings in any case nting fn the aeid criminal cort of the Dietrict of ‘ommbia at the time when this act shall take effect; Wut the same may be prosecuted to judgment: aa ieameeae and execution the same as if this act had not been Passed. Public School Examinations. First Distetet.—Primary school No. 9, in this district, Mrs. Mary 1. Sampson teacher, located in ‘the frame building on Vermont between L and M streets, was examined afternoon by Mr. J. S. Brown, of the ard of Trustees, in the presence of man: 8 yery fair examination. This school is composed , and of the 37 on the roll 35 were present yesterday. An ap- pearance of neatness and order pervaded the Toom, which is well suited for schoo! purposes, And neatly furnished. Fourteen of will be transferred to secondasy grade primary schools at the opening o! | school year in September next, Note—Primary No. 8,in this district, Miss Mery McGilj teacher, mentioned in our report ¥ 73 ei er ‘the ' | yesterday was examined by ‘Trustee J. 8. Brown, and not by Mr. A. K. Browne as in | stated. Sxcorp District.— Prima No. 8, in this district, (for girls,) Miss Jennie Boss ‘teacher, was examined yesterday morning in the Miller School Building, H street, between 6th and 7th. In this school, which is one of the low grade primaries, there are fifty-nine pupils on the roll, and four were absent on account of sick- ness. Many of the pupils a few months since did not know the alphabet, and the examina- tion—which is rated ty Trastee McLellan, who conducted it, as excellent—showed that the ess male by the pupils has been very rapid. There will be fourteen transfers made to higher schools. The medal was awarded to Sarah Faherty; premiums tor punctuality and conduct to Kate Diili, Emma Gibson, Kose Lord, Mary Keller, Pauline Blau and’ Lillie Elliott; stndy and improvement to Victoria Es- sex, Hattie Walker and Caroline Minster; pen- manship to Cora Thorn; neatness to Caroline Fri ; Music to Sarah Moore. Prima: . 13 was examined at 30’clock yess terday afternoon by Trustee McLellan at the schoo] on H street, between 24 and 3d streets—which, by the way, is one of the finest rooms in that sub-district—and the examination showed that the teacher and pupils had been bard at work during the school year. Consider- of boys of just was commend- Charles Lybrand, Wi tea Hagarty, Gad. Barrett, John Howard, win Kimm: stud. id impro field Dunn, “William sail Peter Bilan pen ‘Wakker; music, Ernest a ‘Tarkp DierRicr—Primary No. 12, (for girls, Miss M. Moore, teacher, located is Barncs) wang, ers of 5th are:— exempiary conduct—Cora Braff. Louisa Herble, Elizabeth Koones, Bed- ding, Lawrence Stincle and Clara Smith; for attention to study- 2 son, Catherine is Lizzie “ain the premium scholars i—Eliza Dodge, Alice Richard: Salter; penmenship—Mary Kath- bone; neatness—Mary Hilton; music—Jose- phine Rue. Primary School No. 11, (for girls,) Mrs. Mary MeCatbran, teacher, was exainin ray by Trustee W. B, Moore. This schoo! occupies the first floor of the old Odd Fellows’ Hall, on Seventh street, 8. E. It numbers 35 on the roll ard will make 15 transfers to the higher grade. ‘The roll of merit for this year is as follows: Silver medal—E. G. Meads; exemplary conduct snd punctnality—Mary Quigley, Mary Raw- lings, Capitola Scott, Annie 5! er, Ada August, Julia Burt; attention to study and im. rovement—M: Cunningham, Mary Stockett, Scelena Martin; {mprovement in penmauship— Ida Back, neatness—Mary Sands; music—E.lith Laltavall. The children are from seven to nine Years of age, and in their studies exhibit a progress remarkably in advance of their years. ‘Their recitations in mental arithmetic and the lementary sounds, as well as in correct read- ere particularly fine. The room is well ted to school porpeces. The methods of education pursued {n this sehool, and to which it owes in 9 czreat degree its excellence, are mainly those of the lamented Prof, McCathran, igringr principal of Wallach Buiiding, who was I really the father of the Public Schools of tis District, and who gave his life to the éause. Fourta District.—Male Primary, No. 5, in this district, Miss Margaret Garrett, located be- tween Virginia avenue ancl Union alley, was ex- amined on Monday last by Trustee Champiin. ‘This school is composed of sixty pupils, fifty- seven being present at the examination. The silver meda! be naan S eerie ane: ‘or exemplary conduct and punctuality, diplo- ah were seacaed to Arthur Deatley, Julian John Herfaith, James Bredekamp, jailer and Louis Kettler; for improve. attention to study—-James E. Bali, Gwynn White, and Jeremiah Downing; pen- manship—William Cook; neatness—Wm. McIn- tire; music—George Clark. About forty pu ils of this school will be transferred to jigher aes comptiones seper tas peedeiadie et ADD} com) nt e proficiency o! the sc! write the preminms were being dis tributed. The schoo) is in @ muddy alley, : and the prem- ru purposes. Female primary No.7, Miss Kachael A. Gar- Jett teacher, located in the basement of Island Hall, was examined yesterday by Mr. Cham- pion fassisted by Messrs. W. J. Lewis Wright, and A. J. Thompson. 62 pupils ‘Unts of ‘esent. T! eg Scenx.—Narrow Escape from Aw Excrrma Drowning in the Ri Tiber —This morning, tnacacret ter alng Cored Se So ee ber on its banks above the depot. A man, it ‘and im his attempts to pull, - up the bank Test footing TRANSFERS OF Beat Estare.—June 1.—Moses Kelly to Feumick & Stewart. amb. 4.09. 62%, $310; Sod St. Piatt to Sohn” stewart, sub. O, 400; Sarah E. Parron et al. to same, sub. C, ; Jubn B Clark, Jr, to Wm, B Oband D,'81) @; Carigopber N- 7, part It. 99. 78, ; Osth- gine Shyne to George Be Coburn, part 15, 8a..77, 3.00, “June 2,—Charles H. Love to Wm. Tucker, part 2: Ar oa, 38. Seto: ein ¥. Bat She Boxe 3 r ‘ay to . Sax- ton, eu Besa $88); George W. Balloch to 0 Driscoif, par Sharretts, claim;) W. B. Todd to 8746, camé cintm:) ne McSweeney. tub 27; BE. Joseph H. Dar uare 236. $2.27! oa $: ler t om, part 3. equare 257, Ww. rr to P. Gleen, sub 39, square 12, R. 6. sunare 311. Fitch, parts 7 . BE ills 215; J . Fox, 0 Jas. B, ‘S20: ik. parts 6 and 7, square 341, § 1oy0 George 8. Brace ct'ai. to E- Hammeraly, part « square 353, $700. “Jane sth— Edward Walsh to D. spare 551, $925; L. Cowperwaite to’ O. art sub 16. square 455. §6.500; A. to ee JURTES FOR THE CarvixaL Corrt.—To-day the following jurors for the Criminal Court, June term, commencing Monday, 20th instant, were drawn: Grand Jurors —John Alexander,Second Ward: J. Ford Thompson, Fourth Ward; John G. Waters, Georgetown: David Jackson, Goorge- town; John B. Castel, Sixth Ward; John A. Wiltberger, county; Michi. Briel, Third Ward; 0. county; W. H. Myers, Seventh c. Owttare, Sounty; James ’ Wallace, Geyrgetown; James iley, Seventh Ward: Join Ww. Chas. W. Roberson; 07 Forth Ward; John Neenan, Seventh. Ward; Jas. C. Henning, First Word; Clement Matgh, Bec. ond Ward; Thos. E. Jacobs, Sr., Sixth Ward; George Atkins, Sixtte Ward; Fred. Freund, Georgetown; John Wagner, Secon] Ward; Jos. qeatere, First Ward; W. 0. Dennison, Second ‘ard. Petit Jurors.—W. V. Williams, Geor; town; A. ©. P. Shoemaker, county; W. H. Keilholtz, Ward; E. B. Fisher, town; W. H. Bowen, ‘Ward; George Shanklin, Fourth Ward; P. W. Lowe, Georgetown; Elias Davis, ‘Third Ward; Wm.’ P. Parke, Fourth Ward; Jas. W. Carter, Seventh Ward; Wm. Beall, county; James Dillon, Fourth ; John Gut- tenton, First Ward; Jos. @. Carroll, Fitth Ward: Gusiavus Kuhn, Third Ward; Jos. C. Fearson, First Ward; F. T. Milburn, Georgetown; Wm. Fletcher, First Ward; Kob’t E. Preston, Fi Ward; Lewis Ch id Ward; George W. Linville, Fitth Ward; Thomas Martin, First Ward; F. J. Bartlett. Third Ward; J. E. Lib- bey. Georgetown; Richard Clark, Third Ward; Jol Johnson, Georgetown. ei ‘THE THUNDER Storm To-pay.—The storm which commenced this morning at 11 o'clock, and continued for several hours, was the most Severe for a short time that has occurred in these parts this season. The rain fell in tor- rents, accompanied with vivid lightnit and terrify crashes of thunder. The lightutng struck several places, but so far as can be it 1 to life or In the First Ward one of the chim- of a brick house occupied asa restaurant by John Leamy, on I street, near its intersec- tion with Pennsylvania avenue and 20th re Srorgetoen pice Sen hatin te eorgetown station, ing 5 the telegraphic apparatus gave a sudden click, like the cracking of a pane of glass, accompa- nied with a bright sheet of fame, and in less than two seconds the vicinity of the instrament was vacated, most of the policemen ad by- standers, as also Justice Buckey, suddenly di covering that they had business in another room. panes eae SINGULAR AND FaTaL AcctpENnt.—This morning about 9.40 o'clock, James Sweeny was Griving One of the Great Falls {ce Company's wagons (No. 19,) Bot laden, up 5th street, and had nearly reached street, when he met his death in a singular manner. He was on the seat of the wagon, and in crossing the street railroad track was joltedoft the seat and fell over the front axle, and one of the front wheels passed over his body, and before the colored man, who was also on the front seat could stop the horses, one of the hind wieels of the vehicle passed directly over his neek, which itig thought was dislocated. He was immedi- ately raised, but did ust breath more than once or twice afterwards. The deceased isa married man over 40 years of age, and resided with his wife in the vicinity ot 11th and F streets. His body was taken to the seventh precinct station house by Officers Hallenberger ond Duvall, and we coroner, Dr, W. Potter was summoned to hold an inquest. Mysterrovs Drsarrear. day evening, th, Mesers. L. berg, ©. K. Clifton, Geo. W. Lithgro young man by the name of Masse Glymont and vicinity, returning to wharf in tow the following Mond: While the first two boat, Bir. Lithgrow On Satur- Tauter- ry evening. roceeded to anchor the his companion, remark- ing that he would return in about five minutes. Nothi has been heard of him since. Mr. L. was a clerk in the Surgeon General's Omice. His family are much alarmed at his continued absence, and any information reapers, his Fe i i will be thankfully received by PY, hee conten a — ee aio is ent se Trogressin, favoral » am has 1 Gubserfbed. The toad, some 860, been , as presoribed by the charter, is to run from the city bor }, On 7th street, to some point on the 7th road, near the }, Across to the 14th street rosd, and road to the city boun iach street, res Sounects nlchard Rowndtron: sruviced convici term, 1869, of te Cr Criminal Court here and sen- stomped to three years in ee Albee penitentiary for, ol a Olin,—To-day, Wiltner © iT CouRT, vs cseienal Wactiegon, terdiet tor intitt. Baldwin & Bro. it; do. Gage Whitely agt. Barthoiow, trial resumed. 1 ing, at BULDING AssociaTions—Last evening, a! eo monthly meeting of the Economical Building Association, sixty shares of stock were jd average premium of 43 y. 32d mecting of the Washington Co- rative Association, last evening, about $4,000 . care sold at an average of 140 premium, NTAKING THE Cxnsvs.—Mr. Thomas Hagerty has been Se ee Marshal, in the place of Mr. Jedediah Gi fo ay Soy or the census, and has entered on duties in the Third Ward. ——re One Errect or THE StoRM.—The thermom- ctor, which stood at Hempler’s, optician, 40 0 Pennsylvania avenue, at 78 at 100’ clock this morning, had fallen to 9 bogroes ot 2a mn. —_———____ GEORGETOWN. Tae BUrTcRers’ Marker will apparently soon be put into shape for use, as the rie= fey have completed all the necessary arrangements. River Frowr. EB Cc Knight, Johnson, ew York. ALEXANDRIA. Tue Gazette of last evening has the following items: Bopy RzecovERep.—The body of the late Mr. Isaac Peverill, who fell overboard from the steamer Fairy on Friday last and was drowned, ‘Was discovered yesterday evening by the hands on that steamer,while she was on her way to Farmington, floating in the riyer fear the place where the accident occurred. It was taken on board and carried to Fort Washing- ton, where @ eoroner’s inquest was held upon it, anda verdict of accidental drowning ren- dered. After the inquest the remains were taken to Farmington, but were brought back to Une city ma row boat last night, and were in- terred bere to-day. Masonic Ep-gcTion —Ata regular convoca- tion of Mount j\ernon Royal Aren Chapter, No. 14, held Monday night, the following officers were elected th serve for the ensuing year :—W. H. Lambert; High Priest; F. A. Reed, King; W. 4. Moore, Scribe; J. H. D. Smoot, Treasurer; P. G. Unier, Secretary. 'AKING THE CENSUE.—Depnty U. 8. Marshal 8.N. Garwood and 2 deputy U.S. Mar- shal G. W. Parker (colored) commenced taking the census of this county to-day. OITY ITEMS. GENTLEMEN’s HALF Hose.— Fine Pelbriggsn, €9 doz. Fine Lisle, and white, 6 to 39 doz. agin superfine, and stouts, English, 4 to <5 Y Excellent German, regular made, 3 to $6 doz. These are worthy the attention of consumers. 50. O. HENNING, No. 410 Tth street N. W. PREPARING TO REMOVE, if pty Le gid an stree! igencer uilding, al the ist of “Tuy, we are now closing out White Duck Suits (Coat, Pants and Vest,) for $5, and articles in proportion, other HABLE & Co., 8,t,f 335 Penn’a avenue, (U. 3. Hotel.) ——-— ImPoRTANT TO GENTLEMEN.—If you wish pat ta acd again; wish your fo. that ‘they "will look ‘ike mew, to Ant * . jeole proprietor of new Parisian pr 80) anew proprietor ign pro ld ive me & effectually out, and he can give guarantees that no moths can enter the its st during the 434 Pa. ave; 8. B. Boiberger 20 Pa aver a ‘a. AVO.; "a. ave., G. a ree er 316 Td SS caentied st; . See advertisement in column. 6,16,1: “D. B. F.C.,” and all les of Donbie and Single Breasted Frock or Coats, are be- ing closed @ut at cheap rates, in order to remove to our new store, corner of 7th and D streets. To secure bargains call on Hable & Oo., 335 Pennsylvania avenue, (U.S. Hotel.) 5.2.00 - GLOTHING, &o. | ecepaed LOOK AT THE SACRIFICE: WE HAVE ON HAND OVEB TWO HUNDBED Jac ALL SIZEs, FOB WHICH WE HAVE NO PANTS. THESE JACKETS SULD FROM $3.50 TO $7.00, AND IN 0) TO CLOSE THEM OUT WE OFFER, FOR THE CHOICE OF THEM, AT THE REDUCED PRICE OF $2.50. EF Call early, and svoid BSATUBDAE®S BUSH. GEORGETOWN ADVERTISEMENTS. ¥ FAMILY SUPPLIES, ETO, BY THOMAS DOWLING, Auct.; Georgetown, n m D RNITURE, GROCERIES, &c., USRBOLD FURNITURE, Gm On SATURDAY MORNING, June Ith, at o'clock. 1 im froatel the Ago- Ong Lary ae Bat Rack. » &e.. &e. Alsov a lot of Gracerse i THOMAS DOWLING. Auctioneer. my 12-tr SPI i@ AND SUM. MOOT . GRORGETOWN, D. ©. EEUETBERRE goo of Ja ‘Silke, Black dines, hairs, Se kis Rote cker bagines. LLA a GLOVE: Jones’ ‘ike, Grene- oS for cae, 0. French Mastins, ns; Auace, Hem: rtment of Gent's and Boy's Underwear, English and bie) losiery , Housefu ie lnviog burchagod all rood a the recent erent dealt x 3 ¥ wil Rea 0th ‘ork, for casa, Washington ladies advantage to ride over. 8. _ ALEXANDRIA ADVERTISEMENTS. ALPXANDELA LACE 8TOBS. a ing this 19th of another very large asometmnent of <0, LLAMA LACB POINT: _Fanging from $10 to $6! GREAT BARGAINS. DRESS GOODS—a large assortment, CARPETS? OILCLOTHS and MATTINGS cheap. Goods deli at ws SSeS? tet m Wasiaaten WITMER @ SLAYMAKER, 75 and 77 King INSURANCE, wb ae TWENTY-FIRST YEAR myi2?-Im or OUNTINUOUS EXPERIENCE 18 THE Bus NESS, IN THIS CITY, 1S you" destre prompt payment af losses, low vases, and he best Companies, 50 to HANSON & BLACKFORD, 619 SEVENTH STREET, OrrosiT® Post Orrics, And ask them Sor a policy in the Old" Htna,” o7 the * Franklin,” of Philadelphia, or the ** Hartford,” o the North British and Mercant "or the“ Put nam,” oF the “ Sprimefeld,” or tha “ Potomac,” @ Georretown. 2738 “A PRUDENT BAN TORESBETH Tos im prosperity prepare Sor adversity, Unsure your property wits 4.5. PRATT & SON, ta ine NLR, of Hartford, PHENIZ, of ite FON wen HOME, ana FIR EM EN’S, cf Now Tors end thus reard arawmst PIKE! Unsure your Life tm the EXCELSIOR, of New York, and thus provide for the comfort af those you (ove tonen you are gaken from them. A. 8S. PRATT & SON, Agents, aps-tt No.3 ¥. M. 0.4. Busting, 1ONAL UNION FIRS INSURANCE COS NATO TOF WASHINGTON. Se a OAPITA) 5 Office—No. 81 ave.,one door cast of Tth et Seo or reven' Hosts talea on he most ressvanble tara nd lorwe tly paid. * D. LARWER, Secretary ue, 456 srmuer, waz { THE LARGEST STOCK. } STREET. ANG! -PICTURB FBAM “rimpow sie aaeetn tas IN THE DISTRIC No. 486 7th street, and B streets. Please Remember Mame and Number. _jo4 4t” * LADIES, & PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, STEAW GOODS, BIBBONS, FLOWERS, LACE ELS, h EC. ‘That the largest assortment of SHAWLS AND PARASOLS Are selling at reduced prices at S. HELLES'S. Leties’ ynd WALKING SUITS and Us. GARMENTS py ean eten l. om CORSETS, which has boen selling for 93 rasan to $3.50, and other styles irom 75 cently to $1.50, ‘i A pna aii Waleeen HUMAN and imira- eon pHe BEST Goops AND THE LOWEST PRICES? ©. 8. O HARE & SON, GROCERS, 1913 SEVENTH STREST 5.W., Sry. am Bj Immense Stock of TRAS, COPPRES, PURE SPICES FANCY AND STAPLE GROCERIES NEW GOops NEW Goons Large mvoices of FAMILY SUPPLIES arririn., BYERY DAY to take the place of the vast Groceries, Teng and Ooftecg wi Mantities of Choice Ich We dispore of. Families can rely on getting FRESH GOODS when they purchase of us, as nothing remains o: our hands but the very shortest space Sf time The, most perishable goods have not Tur to deteriorasee We would also call attention to onr stock of FINE BRANDIES AND Gim, in dettles, at Wholesale Prices CALIFOBNIA WLNES EXTHA F B OLD WUISKIES Don forget! DOUGHERTY & a SELF MAISING * the beet in the market, amd we sell it ©. &. @ HARE @ SON, GROCERS, 1913 SEVENTH STREET H.W. 08-48 Brrweey & awe § - N=” STORE! NEW Goons; AT NEW YORK PRIVES: ELPHONZO YOUNGS Has removed from lis old Stand to his SEW AND OCOMMODIOUS STORE, Ne. 603 HINTH ST., CORNER OF F, 4 THE KEW MASONIC TEMPLE, Where he will be happy to see all his ol customers, as weil as all otbers who desire FRESH GOODS AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLY BATES. He hae just returned from New York, where he has been during the past week selecting e STOCK OF CHOICE GOODS, which, ewing tothe RECENT. GREAT DECLINE is that market, and having BOUGHT FOR CASH only, and having siso pro- cared very LOW BATES OF TRANSPORTATION per Steamer direct to this City, he can now offer te the Washington [public at prices which, for the same quality of Goods, cannot be endersold south of New York city. ELPHONZU YOUNGS, GBOCEK UNDER MASONIC TENPL#, NINTH AND F STREETS. rEXDO jet-tt, ‘LOUR! ‘a LARGE ASSORTHENT, IN LUTS To SUIT; FOK SALE LOW W.M.@ALT 2 00, aba avente and lst street, arse. __ near Baltimore eat Osea a Dopot Lo BIsouirs, Another importation oonsieting fet openee, . lems Beventh-street Wart twice. daily! Setgae ) at 2:15, Weer restr iiab PTO8 CHANGE OF TIMR Ow 4 rr: MANGE Oly Tuk 930 inerant Steamer “LADY OF THE Now,