Evening Star Newspaper, June 28, 1870, Page 4

EVENING STAR. mM «seeeee Same 25, 1870. LOCAL NEWS. ac. NatiosaL Tueater.—Walhalla and Bio- plastic Troupes. WALL'S Orera Hovse—cConeert, and Pre- sentation of a cane to Mayor Emery. Apyer’s Park, 7TH street.—Picnic by St. Dominic's Building Association. Darty Excursions to Giymont on the steamer C. P. Smith. DalLy excunstom of the steamer Arrow to Mount Vernon. Public School Examinations. Finer DistRict—Male Secondary School No. 6, im this District, Miss Ada Fuller teacher, jocated in the Franklin schoui building, was ex- amined yesterday » assisted teachers of that I ct. TUESDAY... transferred to Intermedi ar Secot schools in September. were thorou ined pur in Secondary schools, and answered all questions promptly and accurately, —se e credit upon themselves and their teacher. attendance of parents and friends was good,and at interest was manifested in the exercises. t the close of the examination Mr. Browne delivered a sbort address to the children, and awarded the medals and premiums as follows :— Medal to Ellwood Johnson; premiums for ex- emplary_ conduct and punctuality to David Lusk, rendon Smit! Geor, Hartweil, Frank Dixon, Henry Wise and 1 Riggs; premiums for attention to study and improve- ment to John Conner, John Garli and Worthington Sharretts; for penmanship to Wm. Barnard, for neatness to Henry Stroud; for vocal music to John Hines; entitied to honor- able mention, Masters M. Dixon, J. Fuller, C. , R. Boyd, Geo. McNeir and A. Reubsan. Szcoxp Distaict.—The Female Grammar School of this district, in charge of Miss Georgia A. Lane, and located ‘at the corner of 5th and F streets, was examined yesterday afternoon in the presence of quite a large number of ladies and gentlemen, among whom were many teach- ers @nd several prominent citizens, including ‘Tructees Champlin, J. $. Brown, A. K. Browne, W. R. Woodward, Geo. F. McLellan, Professor McKee, of the First District Grammar School; Mr. Join E. Thompson, of the Fourth District school; M i District Grammar School; Messrs. A. Schmidtie, Adolph Cluss and A. M. Madel, well-known German citizens; Major Dyren- forth and Mr. Seike, the German teachers. There are thirty-nine young ladies’ names on the roll of this school, two of whom were ab- sent from examination on account of sickness. ‘The examination was commenced at one o'clock by the pupils sing ~ under the lead of Prof. Daniel, “Welcon._iriends,” accompanied b the piano. ‘The first study they were exami in was grammar, by Mr. John Randolph, and all present were much pleased with the result. Miss Laura Creaser read very finely a selection, and Prof. McKee, of the First District Gram- mar School then conducted the examination in arithmetic, in which the pupils did themselves uch credit, not only wi out difficult pro- diems, but giving ‘whys and wherefores” as they wentalong. Mr. Woodward conducted {he examination in mental arithmetic, in which they did as well as in the preceding study. The reading of the first clas was ‘capita. In y: , the exam! ym was as astime would allow, and the saatyar ant poe was ‘The school sang ‘I love to see the ful .” and the reading of Miss Hortense ‘Trevitt followed, she reading so well as to gain the adits of the visitors. Algebra was next ip, Mr. Leavy, of the Third District, con- ducting the examination, and in this study, al- though one or two were rather slow, the clase showed a proficiency far bepond what was ex- pected. on bere tev basis a twen' ve, wasexal renforth, and who ‘understood the pu ex- Presse:] themselves as highly pleased with the progress of the pupils. ‘This class sang beauti- ity @ piece in that lang “‘An den Mond.” In natural philosophy Mr. McLeilan's questions were rather too much at first, and there was some faltering, but very soon ‘they rallied, and the most difficult questions were answered read- ily. The discipline was very good. Owing tothe excessive heat, the trustees did not e any extended remarks to the pupils, it being past six befose the examination in the last study was concluded. Mr. Woodward stated that tney had been more at a loss this year than ever before. to determine who was entitled to the medal in this school, at least five of the girls having from the commencement of the year given perfect Fecitations—Susan Collins, Jane Gittings, Lizzie Prather, Inez Goodrich, and Mary Johnson. After a very careful examination the first named was, however, selected. He the roll of ‘merit as follows, and tal Gittings, Li 5 exemplary conduct and puncte: Marion Watherall, Hortense Trevitt, Anna Kalussowski, Marion Snook, Mary Prather, Lille Pearson, attention to study and improvement, May Jelinson, Margaret Walsh, Cornelia Ellis; improvement in penmanship, Rebecca DeWolt; meatness, Sarah Pearce: improvement im’ vocal music, Josephine Forbes; entitled to honorable mention, Laura Creaser, Kate Campbell, Laura Klopter, Hattie Wil, Elmira Garner, Ella White, Ella Frazier? Mr. Woodward also presented to Miss Hortense ‘Trevett a hand-ome book offered as a prize to best reader byMr. McLellan. Major Dyrenforth resented the prizes in German, remarking as ver before in his lite had he ulty in deciding who were entitled to the prizes than now, for ail had done so well. He bad, however, after taking all things into consideration decided that Miss Kate Brow was entitle to the medal and he therefore gave her one of the medals offered by Mr. Aug. Schmidt, which are of the same style as the school medals with the mscription Lobn_ des Fleisses (reward for diligence.) To Miss Margaret Walsh he awarded second prize (a ‘id cross presented by Mr. A. Cluss. The fol- wing in the class deserve honorabie mentio: Marion Malone, Lizzie Prather, Hattie Wise, ‘Sov Johnson, Ella Frazier, Jennie Gettings, Susan Collins, Kebecea De Wolf, Antonia Roser, Florence Hinton, Anna Kalusowski- Grace Pool, {Emma Bond and Sarah Pearce. Mr. ‘A. Schmedtie congratulated the German scholars, especially expressing his surprise at their proficiency, and stating that he would, if the study of German was continued, give the medals next year. Mr. McLellan, in conclusion, Drietly addressed the school and visitors. Tuinp DisTRict._Male Secondary No. 8, Miss Alice Smith teacher, located in Masonic Hall building, corner 4th street east and Vir- inia avenut as examined yesterday afternoon y Trustee J. W. Clark. and great credit was reflected on the teacher, from the fact that the school was in rather a demoralized condition when she took charge in January last, and is now fully up to the secondary . ‘The fol- ng is the premium list -—Silver medal to illiam White. Exemplary conduct and punc- tuality—Albert Boight, Leon Dessay, Winfield Scott, William Davis, Stephen Pritchard. Ellwood Wilton. Attention to stndy and im- Brown, Samuel Walker, Improvement in pemanship— George Crawford. Neatness—Het Brock. Improvement in vocal music—Charles Sum- mers. Entitled to honorable mention—John Warren, #Eyan Rawlins, William MelInturff, ‘Thomas Lear, Benjamin Abel. Female Secondary, No. 5, Miss Jane G. Moss, teacher, located in the same building with the above, was also examined yesterday afternoon ‘Trustee J. C. Dulin, assisted by Alderman Gulick. As the reputation of Miss Moss is so well established as the foremost in our expe- rienced teachers, it is only necessary to say that this examination was fully up to those of for- mer years, and the order and neatness of the pu- pils none the less noticeable. The premiums were awarded as follows: Silver , Ide Boisean; exemp! aes ona igre bo abet Wilson, curry, Ida Soper, Kate Lusby, Julia Flynn, Florence Boswell; attention to study and improvement, Lillie Murphy, Jessie Sotheron, Ida Walker; improvement in manship, Elizabeth Cullip; neatness, Jane Padgett; improvement in vocal music, Kate Lusby; entitled to honorable mention, Eliza- beth Crump, Laura Bradley, Susan Burch, Mary Burgess, Elizabeth Davis. Fourts District.—Secondary No. 4, Miss Anna M. Bally teacher. ‘This school was ex- amuned yesterday by trustee Champlin, assisted ex-trustee Jovas B. Ellis and Mr. J. E. mpsen, teacher of the Male Grammar the presence of a number of of children and visitors. This school is on BD street, between 4% and 6th streets. The floral display in the way of bouquets was quite tastefully arranged, and the room presented a very neat 4 3) pelling, vowel accent, orthography, and practical arith- the stu tested by perfection exhibited yesterday, and the fact that tierebare nen ramafcrs sade fur mes dating year from this school, ( ) = pile tf 5 Pronounced the pupils perfect so 1 they , in their studies. The school Gf all studies excepting practical arithmetic. ‘The honors were awarded as follows -—Medal. dobn Alman; premiums—exemplary conduct and puretuality, Charles Boyd. Vainey Wood, Walle Parker, Willie Cusic, Freddie Maddox and James Bollenser; attention to study and improvement, Willie Watson, Samuel Lenoir and Norval Tabler; improvement in penman. ship, William Schneider; neatness, James Hall; wement in vocal ‘music, John Church: entitled to honorable mention, George Ptlager, George Porter, Alfred Parker, Frank Maguire and Dullie Gee. ‘ternoon by Trustee A. K. TeaSe RSETE: ge — —— +e CORPORATION arrairs. Al<ermen, Faly 27. 1879. first regular Momtay ew ine meet ing of the two Boards of the tixty-Bighth Conncit | of the City of Washington, organized two weeks ago, the space outside the rail in the Aldermea’s Cham Der, notwithstanding the «wel packed with « dense mass of par some attracted through curiosity. others aaxtous t> learn the action of the Bc oa the Mayor's nomi rt The President, Mr. Crocker, called the Board to order at about haif-past 5 o’cl-ck, all the members present. MEASAGE OF THE MAYOR—PINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE CITY—RRCOMMENDATIONS The following cosnmunication was received from the Mayor MA10R's Orrick, Washington, June 27, 1870, To the Board of Aldermen and Board of Common Council - business indisp-nsable my indmction to leave no time nor opportunity to obtain the, ti Decessary ne hy Moment, the lion of any general, pla for the corrcetion of the langerous abuses which have recently become man- ifest in our city affairs. I therefore yeelt in this C4 ase ce ere shed recomm: such others at a future day as the renee eran eee olutions ty ap 3 John ©. McKelden, Wm. B. Todd and Lewis Cle- commission’ to ascertain the present 1 debt” of the corporation. They estered ptly upon their duties, and continue to hold daily sessions im one of the rooms of the Clty Hall, The claims thus far presented are very numerous, and aggregate ameun' ‘oh jarge, ing reason to apeeebens that this debt will range from seven to nine hundred thousand dollars, to repay which, even if taxes be assessed at the high rates ot last one. (atoding 5 sorenee from that source greater Ehan'was ever received.) would absorb nearly the entire revenue of the ensuing fiscal year, leaving nothing for the payment of the interest on the pu’ lic debt, the support of the public schools, the poiice, the fire department. the almshouse, sanitary regula: tiyns, or the pay of corporation efficers. This immense debt haa been contracted within the past two years, and. I believe, in a great me: a without public necessity and contrary to law. It consists of arrears of pay due to officers and em ploye sof every description, and of innumerable sums alleged to be due to contractors and la borers for work prohibited by law from being un taken unless money isin Treasury to pay for it. This safeguard againet the incurring of cbt has been dis. egard: ‘openly an un- usnal devices. Checks have been drawn and re. ceived to a large amount, with the undestanding that they were not to be presemted until the en sui rear. The checks issued in excess of deposits is #00. Some of tnem, however, have been hon. ored by the deposit bank, thus reducing the fl vating checks and preportionately increasing the over- dratts upor t nk Ip addition to these abuses the Commissioners of Improvements in the: large debt o1 lal cial counec- he amount of these in palpable violation of lnw, which Pequiree tie ie je violation ich requ - borers to be ‘and also in violation of ¥ issioners, which jires t| there be sufficient funds to de- ‘These orders have been sold has Proper that an ving the public in dvbt, cven Ht be wocessary involv bt, even ecessar} to ask Congress for the of alaw making such conduct a misdeamenor punishable by fine aud im- prisonment. Whatever may be the disposition of the Councils in reference to portions of the impending debt, the entire amount is of such magnitude as to preclude the possibility of its payment within the period allotted to the present administration, and 1 shouid deem it unadvisable to fund it if we the power. The tenth section of the charter of 1548 pru Tides that the funded debt of the corporation snail ~ ~ We are bound by this provision, and have no alter- Bative but to pay this debt or petition Congress for an enabling act to fund it, which I feel assured would not be regarded with popular favor. I, therefore, recommend, in order to effect a at- tle ect of these claims, after they shall have been Properly andited, that certificates of indebtedness of three classes be issued, (the necessary act of Con gress having been first obtained.) the second and third classes to bear interest at the rate of 6 per cent. per annum: and that these certificates be made receivable for taxes due the corporation—the class for taxes payable in 1870, the second class a Le arm yg A the third class for en payable in jis means the payment of the debt may be extended over three years with out serious, ting the «tock of the city or doing injustice to its creditors, as it may be presumed chat the certificates wold maintain their par value anti] Sonar in jthe payment of taxes in the manner proposed. 1 further recommend in order to mect the immedi- ate necessities of the city, that 4 loan not exceeding $150,000 be authorized. This . ney is needed to Pay the interest on the public debt, due on Friday Bext, and to pay the teachers the pabiic schools, to whom five months salary will be due at the same time; and. also, to pay officers of the corporatio: whom will be due an amount equal to five months BY, for the whole number, though some of them have en favored with nearly the entire amount to which they are entitled. also recommend fn this connection the repeal of the act approved February 170, authorizing a loan of e600 itapyears that owing to the em. barraseed condition the corporation and the de the executive was unable We ODE; under the ‘ity of that act, and recommend, for the sect Register, that the ten-year bonds now in ‘amounting to $51,700, be counted committee of th: made, unless t ommissioners now ail find other debts contracted prior te the last administration, to the payment of which they are applicable. 1 farther recommend that the bill imposing taxes for the present year may be prepared as. carly as practicable, to enable the city'to meet current ox Denses, and determine upon the execution of sach Work asmay be deemed most essential. ‘The experience of the Councils will denbtless vise other measures to relieve the present ea oar ment and restore the credit of the city. It is scare necessary for me to say that in all legislation dire: ed to thieend youwill bave my cheerful co-opsra- tion. Md. Excay, Mayor, ‘Ou motion of Mr. Chase, the communication was referred to the committee on finance, when appoint. €d, und ordered to be printed in the journal NOMINATIONS BY THE MAYOR. - The Chair alsglaid before the Board communi ca. tions from t layor nominating for confirmation by'the Board the following named, person btten. Corporation Attorney. Win perintcndent of Sewers. &c.°5..0.W fudent of Schoola, Chae it. favor. John Buras, Nii City Hall. John H- Grane. W: le uperio jones. M: to atchman west wing ator Bealstrar. Peter M.Dubant George W. Goodall. Dr. W. 0. Baldwin, and Ed. A. Watson. P. Schools. Jos. F. » Intendant Washing. ton Asylum. 8. N. Hilton, Pet a Samuel Norment. Commissioners of the Asylum. . F. Hartigan, ician to the Asylum. George W. Hatton. Clerk ter be fouepis Carter, Assistant Clerk Center Market. Alfred Day, Olerk Western Market. J.A. Williams. Olerk Nerthera Market. W. A. Hughes, Clerk Eastern Market. Stephen Prenti cr Weights a1 ares. F tor of Flour, &c. and Coal Measurers—John KE. Clark, First Ganal District Potomac District Ward: Wek N Ward: AE Sohason. Fifth Ward; B.A. Adams, Sixth Ward; James Ri- cord, Seventh Ward. Apothecaries to the Poor—&. L. Bidgely, First Ward; W. H. Daw, Second Ward 3, B, Cassin, Third Ward: Oscar Uldbere, Fourth Ward: B. B. Fi Fifth Ward; R.'0. Line . B_ Boswell, Seventh ician to Small-pox ze farbangh, —— Gray, inson. 8. Richardson, and KM. A. Fen ick, Inspectors and Measurers of Lumber. Lamp lighters—George Dayspring, John M. Washington, ¥h wi James 3 wis, J. W. Shorter, Second ; Charles Stewart. Davis, Third Ward; Julius Warren, David Dixon, B.F.Kline. James Rollins, ¥. rth Ward, G. A. Simonds. A. Armstead, WD. Ta perintendent of Sweeps— Henry Clay, Western District; — Swaggart, East- erm District. Scav: #—Walker White, William Schouler, First Ward: J Hl. Mitchcock, J. Ml. nd Ward: John H. Keenan, James Rey- = Paimer Briscos, James &. Glotz- ‘ard: John D. White, Chesterfield TO REFER, OR NOT TO REFER. Mr. Gonnollyaa ed ae ferred — ihe’ moved that the a poin' a Sonny, Smee ed. Mr. Moore inqniret whether that was the usnal courge pursued during tye last two years? He did not object to the reference but wished to call atten- tion to the fact th-t with'two exceptions a vote. without reference, had been ‘orced on all : tions, for past two by there was not a'single member who could vouch for the mou Ohair said i the askicby ae peanch cone Tule had been set Mr Chase said then @ of the board fe- yored immealate scilen'on the ominat ver’ fe. ‘board fave ‘ ‘ine anid the assertion of the thas pow favored @ cour tons sit Of the board in reference to the Poein disposi: in all bodies. If a different — pursued for it was for the mem- sanctionea the abuse. further debate, the motion of Mr. eas carriea withost a divieio me Goons ARSESSO The Chair also laid before the board a communice- ‘jo from the Mayor, announe! the death of Mr. = Espey, assessor in the Fourth W: ELECTED. wver. OF WASHINGTON. from the i E Fis ca , a PEE FEEEESEES EeEGEaEE 2; deaneue tits af apeaee std Fale Hf F if ‘ard, that successor may be elected as the law requires, laid well as its bad com ition, and the hope is expressed that Congress will see. the necessity of making an SPPF. priation at an early day to finish the reservoirs supply « sratus. The number of noisan ng the nine months com mencing July 1. 1569, ending April 30, 1870, was 575. Teport was referred to the ommittse un ealth when appointed. ANNOUNC® MENT OF COMMITTERS Ct announced the committers of the Board nance—Conuolly, Slater, Shepherd. Improve- e—Chase, Moore, Baker. Drainage, ac.—Ba- MeCathran, Davis. Markete—Scew art, Shep het Connolly. Police—vevia, Hine, Slater. Clainss—Slater, Grossman, Stewart. Schools—Cham jon, Stewart. Gulick. “Fire Mepartmeat—Hine, Bar La on. Blecti ne—C: pact Hine, Moore. |, Connolly. Hine. Un- pitied Basinees-McCatiren lek Ghat. Gus Highs, Meare Chase die Jownt Committees:—Enrolled Bills—Moore. Ac- * of the Hine. Asyla t joore, Champion, Health—Uroseman, % Eligibillts of Assessors Si |, Davis, Connoliz. | Wharres- Baker, Gulick, Davis.” Wash jon. |. Slater. To BilleTucOnthran, Chase, reets i. Le Mr, Stewart introduced bill authorizing the Mayor to carry ‘out the improvement of 23d street west, be- freee ene the canal te scenctones with the peti- ae eo iperod troduced bili to reduce the current of ich abolishes Small pox Hospital, Warbor er. Assistant Harbor Master, Qanal Uommissioner, and ‘Ward Apothecaries, until further action is taken by the Councils upon gach position; and that the Mayor enter into contract with the Columbia Hospital to h medicines for the poor of the city,, in accord. ith the proposition sabmitted at the last Council; referred to the finanee committee and or dered to be printed in the Journal. Mr. Crocker introduced bill for relief of Robsrt Dent; referred. Mr. Connolly introduced concurrent resolution that when this adjourn it be to Tuesday even- ing. July Sth; adopted. Subsequently it was returned from the lower Board amended, by changing the time for the next meeting to Monday, July Ltn, which amendment was concurred in. Mr. Shepherd presented petition of J. Ledyard Hodge and other owners of property between lth street and Vermont avenue, for gas lamps; referred. Also, petition of L. H. Bergman and others, praying for relief from assessment of sewer tax for sewer on 7th street west, between B street south and the river, as said sewer ia,in their opinion, unnecessary; referred, Also, petition of James S. Robinson, as ing that the act may not be executed for pavi South side of Q street. between 1th and Lith streets, N. W.; referred. Also, petition of T. H, Johnson & Co, anid 44 others, owners of whart property and citizens of the Seventh Ward, asking for a repeal of the law creating the office of Harbor Master; re- ferred. FINANCIAL MEASURES. Mr. Shepherd introduced the following bill, which wae passed: Spe at enacted, &c.. That go much of an act enti- tled ‘An act to postpone the advertisement of tax sales, and for other purposes a ed Febraary Ist, 1870, a authorizes ayor of the city of ee \ aden onay the Lietinemay tl (ie ration from time to time in amount te which shall not ex hundred and fifty thou- sand dollars, be and t Sec. 2. That the Mayor be, and he thorized and empowered to of this corporation from time to time in amounts the aR exceed one hundred snd fifty thousand dollars, and at such rate of inter est asmay be determined apn for the purpose of paying the interest upon the fanied debt of the cor- poratfon to the Ist of July, 1870, the salaries of the leachers of the public sebvols, the amoants due the e C. P'gec. 3. That tive amount of money so anticipated or borro' I be paid from the revenue derived ‘able in the year 1s7u.” rd also introduced a joint resolution requesting the committee to represent the interests of ‘this Corporation before Cengress to urge upon that body “the passage, during the present session, of an act entitled "An act to amend the laws regula’ ting the assessment cf taxes in the city of Washin; ton, with an amendment prov bein ment of an auditor and comptroile: system of checks and balances Feeoipt ts bursement of money, and ant! ing the Uorpora- tion to issue certificates of indebtedness to meet the present floating debt of the city.” . Mr. Moore moved to amend by adding, “the said certificates to be redeemed in three years, by making the same receivable for taxes in the proportion of one-third for taxes payable in the year 1570, and one- hird for taxes pa.able in is/1, and one-third for xes payable in 1572." r. Shepherd accepted the amendment, and the ‘solu was adopted by the following vote: Yeas— Mes Crocker, Chase, Crossman, Connolly, Galick, Hine. Moore, Slater, Stewart, Shepherd—1. Nays— Messrs. Baker, Champion. Davis, McCathran—4._ Also, joint re ution authorizing and requesting the Mayor t spend work under comtracts made by this corporat , Which, in hisjudgement, is not im. peratively demanded by'the interests of the city of Washington. ‘The resolution was discussed at great length, after it was laid on the table. Also the following: ** Keso(red, That the Mayor be, and he is hereby, requested te transmit to this Board at their next meeting an accurate statement of all acts for improvements passed by the corpor- Joti Rol yet executed, with am estinate of the m2 we eawewina the saine into effect : PETITIONS, Ere. Mr. Moore presented petition of property owners praying that the fo tways may not be paved in tr. nt of lots f, 2, 3,4, 5, 6, in aoe Bo. 71s, Fae fae — similar petition in reference to west side of B Street west. between O and Boundary: referred Al i duced bill granting permission to N. B. Clark to erect @ picket fence 5 feet outside of t building line in front of lot 1, in square 523; passed. COREPRATION PRINTING Mr. Moore also introduced resolution * That a special committee be appointed, to act ip conjunction with the Mayor in making a contract for ths. print ing of the journal of the two Boards for the pres-nt Council.” A motion to refer was lost—yeas 5, nays 4—whe - Moore suggested an amendment that the committee consist of two members from each vard to act with the Mayor, and that contracts be also made for the Corporation printing. Mr. Stew- art moved an amendment that no contract be made without the appreval of the two Boards; which amendment was accepted, and the amendment as amended was agreed to, and the resomtion was adopted. Council resolution on the same subject was taken up, when Mr. Moore moved to strike out the secretaries of the two Boards and insert commit- tees of two members of each Board; agreed to. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Slater introduced bill making theater licenses 20) for one year, nine mouths #18, six months raph gee $10, less than three months §25 r week: referred. °Sar. Guiick introduced bill authorizing the con- struction of a wharf at the intersection of K street south and Sth street west; referred. Also. resolution in regard to the feasibility of the supply of the Poto- mac ‘itered befor tributing reservoir; referred. Also. presented peti- tion of Foster Henshaw and others for pump on the tering the dis- me; re to ioe on public. schools. in- structing them to inguire as to the expediency of in- troducipg phonography in one or more of the public "Rie Faker introduced a Dill authorizing book agents to sell books by sample upon payment of & ‘of —, referred. a ier Hine introduced a petition of D. W. Middle. ton apd others, asking for the exemption of certain chureh property from taxation; referred. ‘Adjourned. Board of Common Counei President Holden called the Board to order, all the members present. Councilman Bowen opened the meeting with prayer PRESIDENT HOLDEN The Chair addressed the Board. saying: «The ro- sponsibility and importance of this legisiative body ‘ows up with each succeeding year. Already wo ¢ the only representatives of a population number- more than one buadred thousand souls, and for their local, civic interests we are the sole ox pounders and defenders. No portion of the Ameri- Can people are so bereft of rights and power, so de- jent upon the mercy of others,to nearly in the condition of the colonies in 1776s the inhabitants of this District, And yet it js no intentional tyranny that cramps our powers and dwarfs our iit rather the neglect of us. The law oppressive in their intent; but grerywhere elec, and leave ag a feudal territor ot ‘States, whose condition ce wavy but cannot attain. Under all those cloge we on vitality plified than ine few facts and t in a inc attention. The first why W. toh, intments is that it is other cities with two hundred to two DDRESS place of present 5 . Pope moved that the rose be inserted in the joursal; carried—yeas, 13; nave— Messrs. Bowen. Brooke, Burgess, Carraher, Free- man, Gaines, Moulden, and Fiper—s. ‘The committees were announced as follows: Wars ard Mean Freeman, Bar ness. McCoy, ‘atei Pope. Robertson McUoy, Barton, Bassett Bille—Mr. Pope.” Money T: ‘Mr. Freeman. Accounts of Register—Mr. ines, To Count and Destroy Due Bilie—Mr. ‘A message was received from the Mayor fe the finances ‘A mesnage was Scscesce inthe Fourgh W assessor in ‘oul be elected, as ‘THE SUPERINTEND! Mr. Freeman of Superintendent of ittee, with instructions to Teport at the next meeting. THE PAVING CONTRACTS, ETC. Mr, Free:nan introduced the full: lowing which were refer: d:—Bill to abo! the office of watchman at the west wing of the City Hall. Petition of U. A railing. Petition of ilege of erectivg a frame build which were adopted, requost- he Board with copies of Ike and grading and mitted since March 1, 1509. esting information as to what amount of money is due to the police, school teachers, corpora- tion laborers, &&. Mr. Piper introduced resolution to abolish the con- tract system for grading and graveling streets. He- erred. Sturges for the ere: z cling which have been RETRENCHMENT. ‘esented resolation for a reduction of members te $300 per annum (3X) is t salary) and the salaries of the ot Mr. Gaines moved to refer to the committee on canals as there was more mud there than here and he wanted it buried; lost—yeas 7, nays 14, Barton moved to suspend the rules, as he was hat the reform might be commenced at Mr. Burgess urged that the salaries of all officers on should be reduced at the same Mr. Gaines moved to la} Messrs. Bowrr. Bi man, Gaines, McCoy on the table; lost—yeas, urgess, Carraher, jouldin and Piper—9. Nays aes moved to indefinitely postpone; lost— = 12. umber of dilatory motions had been made the resolution was finally referred to the committe: )N—COMMISSIONERS’ ORDERS, Mr. Lewis offered a resolution, which was ado ‘or to instruct the committee in: the financial condition of the city to as- the late ward commi: al lowed for rainy days and holidays. Also, one which the Corporation Attorney ther the several ward com. missioners have any authority to issue certificates of — ee soametiiog he ear! convenience, to ase to shed all the bids for pavii an 1 > of the city for the year requesting the May ‘as adopted. requesti toinform this Board whet indebtedness er ordes jusst the wet wen had not com- pect; and he was not Rt to keep the bids hid. The TR Mr. Pope also introd: the Mayof wheth-r suital Trustees of Public Sch cers cannot be found in the Frank! 8 resolution inquiring of le accommodations for the ls aad their offi- School Build- troduced bills for the relief of T. F. ade und gravel 21 street Gatchell and oth ea een C an southeast, from Pennsylvania avenue to th side of B street south; which were referred. ” n offered a concurrent resolution in rela- ting the journal, authorizio; sto contract. wi je bidder; which was agreed to ines introduced bills reducing ration Attorney to $1,500 fsh the office of Disbursing Mr. Bowen offw Til, 156), 80 ast tarics of the two board: lerk; which were red reselntion amending the act of bit any elective or appoiut- ‘orporation from receiving any jon, er being interested in officer of the tract under the corpot ontracts; adopted. presented a petition for pump in square THE ALDERMEN, nant Sollowing, — Be ody rs trom the Alderme esolution providing for the adjourn to Tuesday, July Sth: amended b) f ; amended by inserting Bill amending act of February, 1870, authorizing ipate the reventte to pay th unded debt, the police, teachers, ad Mr. Pope moved @ susp: Thies to put the bill on its passage. ted, and, assisted by his col- ter pted to stave off ac v we to-naton hor the, Soy wi y instructions to repar a 0 the assessment of more fillibusteging by Ror) Was adopted, iD refer taxes was taken up. and after esers. Burgess and Pi Adjourned, at 11 o’cloc! a Base BALt—Red Stockings vs. Olympics. —The game between the Ked Stockings of Cincinnati and the Olympic Club of this city took place last evening on the Olympic ground in the presence of an immense assemblage. A fine band of music was in attendance also. The game commenced at 4 o'clock and for a while Olympic stock was up, but in the sixth inning the Reds pulled up and kept the lead straight through. The score was: Nationals play th club on the National grounds and a close game The Star club of this city will visit Manasas on July 4th next for the purpose match with the Champion club thi ie Cincinnati of playing a No Trcnat BR TRIAL OF OFFENCES AGAINST THE MuyiciraL Law.—The jurisdic- District termina‘ against the corporation and United States laws last night, and as there has been no appoint- ment of Police Judge, (at least up to noon to- offenders against the corporation laws ave to be dismissed; but felony cases will be turned over to the Marshal of for trial at court until the new judge is ap- pointed and ready toact. This morning several offenders were brought to headquarters for mi- nor offences, and were dismissed by Richards. A case of assault and batte: intent to kill, was turned over to the Marshal, and Judge Humphreys remarked to the lieuten- ant that he would take cognizance of all United States cases until the new tion of police justices of the over offences court was in working ——e PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT OF COLUMBIAN CoLLeGe.—The annual commencement of this department took place before a large audience last evening at the 13th-street Baptist church. The exercises were opened with prayer by Rev. Dr. Cuthbert, pastor of the church; after which the band played selections from ‘‘Martha” and the operas of “La Belle Helene” and “La The oratorical displa: pool beet The pemaen sem the chant venice,” spol in costume) by Mesers. Walker Given, J. H. Witeor Hare. oh ipscomb, and W. A. ‘ch; ‘‘Fish Out of Water,” and the ‘Flea by were al mb, were Pyvaledictory’ had spoken by Harry Eastman, medals = cates were conferred upon the successful pupils GaRnacE Mrn.—The Firth Ward, Me Sweeny and te area ats 74 Le . ers, ‘Ward; . Middleton, Seventh Ward” picts: onaAtmaara os A New Ipga.—By reference to the advertise- ment elsewhere, it will be seen that Mr. Hamil- ton, an experienced and competent colorists, to mtx paints accordi to the tas‘es of Bis customers and loan them “ani The Courts. Crmmixar Court, Judge Humphreys —Yester- day, David Danavin was convicted of assault and battery, and sentenced to pay 4 fine. THE GOLDSTEIN ROBBERY. This mornimg, George Thomas, indict the grand larceny of 125 gold watches watches and chains, 47 mlver watches. chains, 40 gold rings,7 bracelets, 30 gold chains, 1 diamond ring, 1 diamond pin, and 1 pair ear- rings, valued at $11,348, from S. Goldstein & Co., on the 19th of May, 1570, was placed on trial, convicted, and sentenced to three years in th Albany itentiary. it will be remembered that the loan establishment of Goldstein & Co., in this city, was entered one night in May b; cutting a hole through the back wall, an ing an entrance, the burglar or attacked the for gut the articles named in the indictment. night following. Detective McDevitt noticing the accused oct ag crowd from the 10 o'clock train, opposite City rang Seem near. A motion was made prisoner's coans*1 for a nol pros oe ee oe against him, but Judge Humphreys refased to entertain the motion, commenting severely on the mag- nitude of the crime, fae Be that such offences SS ene that all the cases must Robert Johnson plead poet a charee of petty larceny, and received nominal specie Orrsans’ Court.—Judge Wylie hi this and letters of administration of Wm. F. Stewart, late Executive Officer of the U. S. steamer Oneida, lost a few months since near Yokohama, Japan, by being run into by the English steamer Bom' ranted to his fi r, Andrew Stewart—bond $eio00." Quite an amount of preliminary busi- ness was transacted and a number of accounts tiled. Judge Wylie will hereafter hold the court romptly at ten o’clock on Tuesdays and Satar- Rays, in the Council Chamber, at present occa- pied by the Circuit Court. The change of hour 5 a good one. —— The Colored Schools. Mecting of the Trustees—Appointments of Teachers— Mr. Syphax Protests Against the Appointments. A special meeting of the Board of Colored School Trustees was held last evening; present, Mesers. Jones and King. Mr. King submitted a listof teachers for the ensuing year which was accepted, and the Superintendent was directed to notify them in writing to be present on next ‘Thursday to receive their appointments, and to request them to signify their acceptance or non- acceptance by the Ist proximo. On motion of Mr. Jones, the Superintendent was instructed to close the schools on Wednesday, and request all the teachers to be punctual attendance at the next meeting of the trustees to confer on matters of school instruction. On motion of Mr. King, the treasurer was instructed to pay the friends of Mrs. Mary RK. Goins (late teacher) her salary to the 30th instant. On mo- tion of Mr. Jenes, the Superintendent was in- structed to notify the teachers to retain the ser- vices of the janitors of the several school houses, and requiré of them to visit their respective schoo! houses twice each day during the vacation ie see — no depredations are committed. Ad- journed. THE APPOINTMENTS OF TEACHERS. The following is the list of teachers appointed: Yd CS Pa No.1, M street School iss M. C. Bosman; Intermediate No. 2, ‘No.3, Miss G. A. Pattor penser; ditto No. 3, 188 C won; y No. 4, Mise C. ‘Lewi No.5, ‘Miss MO. Hart; Primary . Mies M-E. Gar: Fett: ditto No.7, Miss D, V. Fisher: ditto No.5, Purvis; Grammer No. 9, ‘Bievens’ Schoo ‘Miss A.E. Washingtou; Intermediate No. aie O ones: afitte re Hrs. BU. Simp- 801 rimary No. . A. Barbour; Secon: No. 13, Miss A. O. Howard; ditto No I Parsons; ditto No. 15, Mis M. F. Kige iss G. 1, Flint; di iiDiames: Primary 1 Miss A. jo. 24, Miss M. U. Colder; Pri: 2, Miss L. T. Jones; ditto No. 25, Carroll C.E. Brown, ditto No. 27, Vermont ave- er. Distrow; ; ditto No. 5, M.O. Kelly No.8, Mise Secondary No. 9. Wisewell Barracks, Smith: Primary No. 10, Miss A-P. Bell. Tard District—Grarmmar Ne. 1.C street. Miss M, J. Patterson; Interm No. 2, Miss ©. M. Echola: tecondary No.3. Miss C. Nichols; Primary No.4 Miss M. B. Malone; Secondary No.5, Miss L. Moton; Primary No.6, Mins M. A. Bailey: Secon- dary No.7. Miss G. A. Dyson. Fourth District—Granmar No. 1, Miss M. B. Briggs: Intermediate No, 2, Mrs.8. 1 Fleetwood ditto No, 3. Mra. © _ Secondary No 4 Mrs ins Hi. R Jennings: Prim ; ditto No. 7. Miss ™ . Broo Inter d Banilall; Secondary No. y No. ll, Miss H. M. Jol rambuli fecondary No. . Primary No. 14, Miss A. 8.5: sditty No. 15, Miss M.A Sanders. Futh District—Grammar No. 1, Mrs. M A. 8. Cary; Intermediate No, 2, - B. Vanderh sop: Secondary No. 4, Miss 8. ‘Fingter: ditto No.5. Miss J. Luckett: Priniary No. 6, MA ditto No.7, Mise BA. ©. Bim >. K. Popeassistant: {litte : Graver: Gramhar Nort, Mise 8. Ee Crone: MR. SYPHAX OBJECTS TO THE PROCEEDINGS. After the adjournment Mr. Syphax came in, saying that he underscood the hour set for the meeting to be 7 o’clock, and requested the pro- ceedings of the evening to be read, when he dissented from the action taken in reference to the appointments of the teachers for the ensu- ing year, as on the Ist of Julya new trustee would be appointed, the term of Mr. Jones my oye | on that date, and said they were forcing @ list of teachers on the new board, which, if persisted in by them, would most assuredly’ be the means of dismissing every one of them when the new board was organized. He cited the action of the last board, who had attempted the same thing just before Mr. Hall left the board. A new set of teachers were appointed in this same manner, with the perfect unanimity of the entire board, but after Mr. King came into the board he ob; to the action, declaring that he would not be bound by the action of the old Board, and a new set of teachers were selected to suit his views. Now ies te force eher = which he so nuously Op) |. He (Mr.S.) now proj to adhere to the rule Mr. King established and he protested against the present action and de- clared that every teacher should be dismissed arter the organization of the new Board; that Mr. Jones had no right to say who should be the teachers for the next Mr. Jones suggested. that ‘Mr. Syphax enter | his vote, if he red to, in opposition to their action, which was done, and the meeting again adjourned. THE Finance CommirTer.—This Committee is still in session at the City Hall, but their time is not as fully employed as they wish, for they are anxious to close up their business at an early day. They desire to this end that all per- sons having accounts against the corporation of whatever kind, should present them for record. There are several ies, including the Gas Light Company, Police, Fire Department, &c., who have not filed their claims. This morning | Mr. A. E. Newton, bookkeeper, turned in a statement of amount or salaries due, footing up, including salaries of teachers, tire department and police for July and August, payable July Ast, $143,800. In this statement is the balances due Mayor, (270.83,) Register, Assistant, Kegis- ter, clerk to do., Tax Clerk, members of Coun- cils, Secretaries of Boards, Superintendent of lamps, schools, &c., amounting to $40,535.64. eae aaa i SELLING Wuisky.To ScHOoL CHILDREN.— Eugene Sullivan, aged 14 years, and Nicholas Curtis, years, were arrested yesterday for being drunk on the streets. These were two school boys, who were on their way to school, with their books and slates in hand. Sullivan went into a grocery store on 7th street, and ure Wided it, both drinking ‘thelt Waste Curtis, when picked "P. by officer Blush, was utterly helpless, and to be carried to the station- house. "The two were Kept until sober, and dis- whisky—what should be done with him ? gestencc ton fon ae dh THE MURTAGE-McGARRAnAN Case.—I: Moore concli ae wey at for ate tw the libel case, and Mr Merrick will _— to-morrow morning. EE Tar Hor WEATHER.—Yesterda: scorcher and to-day is ‘Seuffocator.. oe meter at Hempler’s, optician, 453 Pennsylvania avenue, : 7 a. m., 82; 10 a. 5 2p. Tae a ake oe —_—_—_—_—_— GEORGETOWN. THE STATION-HOUSE was last last night crowded with off es _ act, but this and Ji a were ata what to do, the new ther nyt advice to go and sin no more. Rivzr Froxt.—Entered—Steamer John Gib- son, Winters, New York, New Yi Philadelp ‘ew York, and New York, Jones, ALEXANDRIA. oo Gazette of last evening has the following <U. 8. Cincvir Court.—The of ‘Titus, who was arrested on a pasin Sicrnted county, and brought before J: Undezwood in @ writ of habeas corpus, was argued this morning, and the decision reserved. The case | of J.B. Stewart, who r inst Directors ae Frederick-burg Mailroad to restra'n them from | R enmSVar building their railroad, was commenced, but | | postponed nati] the 7th proximo, Laxp Sate—Green & Wise, : agents, have sold 200 acres of land in Faujaier bout 6 miles fro: d4 miles from Kelly's Mi xl farm, to Henry 'a., for $1,500. gl New Mayor.—It is understood that | 7% __ Mayer Berkley will — —, —_— = | seamen 1833. 9a ng y-*— Ww leave to inform “ar customers of the ‘ SRT ar apsa ess actor | taecastocne i QUSRET gStemaast SS gold | RartroaD Survey-—Col. Alexander Worrall left here to-day with his corps of engineers to Drosecute surveys on the Alexandria & Freder- icksburg railroad. - GITY ITEMS. ‘oR ELDERLY GENTLEMEN.—Stocks, Nano- . Pp bis erchiefs, O11 No. 410 Seventh street, Noruwest. — ALASKA Diam Jet Jewelry, Oroide Jewelry, Silver-plated C La Baskets, ih Bi uyee’ — and Store, No. in Pee. bet. esc Astacio the clothing trade, is now at Oak Hall Clothing House, No. 525 7th stree' rleased to show all persons in want of clothin <a the best steck of Men’s and Boys’ Clothing in =_ase InpvcmmErt To Goop Srwie - Bes fd, EVERY DAY CHIN s.— Willcox & Gibbe’ Sewing Machine, the most simple and best constructed Grocerics, Teas and ( chine, wil! hereafter be sold on liberal terms. Bure Factory, 400 Voventh street, botween B —— Panama Hats Bleached and Tri: immed, Ata.T. Whiteney’s, 924 Pennsylvania avenue, | Most perishable goods have uot Tie to desrior: south . bet. Mth and 10th streets. toraniyesctcn | FAMILY SUPPLIES, ETO. Alexandria OONTINUED Re CPTION IN PRIC ation of carly comet ot tm present locati n to nd nereet, 3 doors cast of EMDItt House, Pat oir = all articles at —~ | ee orices to Alex- trouble and ea pense of tri 7 — NW BURCHELL, mr tt Corner lath and F streets, real estate aock tinnons Teduce dail: fi » to conform thereto. being #n; New Fork wholesale prices for 08 with cases SEAMED WiNe, of the very best Ta rand, Hed in France, uently leaving no chy ‘Sdulteration. Our WHISKEY. 0 poarg old BRA Fe proved by age, [jel lm) W AND THE LOWEST PRICES! Oy Cc. 8. O'HARE & SOR; GROCERS, | eines | 1913 SEVENTH STREET SW, Srv mam my s Dollar Jewelry | % and 6th ste, —_——— P. Dow ax, so long and favorably known in Immense Stock of | TEAS, COFFERS, PURE SPICES. , where he will be FANCY AND STAPLE GROOKRIES B3,th,e,t,6 | NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS! - | Large invoices of FAMILY SUPPLIES arriving to take the place of the vast qnantitins of Choice Mew ich We dispose ot | Families can rely on getting FRESH GOODS | when they purchase of us, as yet Dn os our hands Dut the very shortest space of tame 'Sy > GEORGETOWN ADVERTISEMENTS. We would also call attention to onr stock of FABMERS’ AND MECHANICS’ BA mane Zi} The Trustees of this Bank have thie day Ac: 3 y Aividend of three per cent. out vf the profits for the ESSA SURE OLD Waiscine Inst six months, payable to the stockholders on amt J)®* G0oDs aT REDU De rors ; White Marseilles 2c and ste. | We., worth Be. res at Wc. and Ge., worth Linen Cambric Hdkfs from 6c. We ars selling arent barantas inoll kings of ste @ are relling ins in all kin x Giveura call and bay cheap foots | + Jelé-tr Bi NJAMIN MILLE FINE BRANDIES AND GIN, in botties, at Wholesale Prices. CALIFORNIA WINES BANK E Don’t forget ! DOUGHERTY & GRILL rs SELF RAISING FLOU | is the best in the market, and we sell it, ©. 5. (HARE @ SON, GROCERs, j 1913 SEVENTH STREET nN. Ww Brrwees G EORGETOW! street.—Just see, at No. 73.” N DOLLAB STORE, 73 High | unsu: ‘ansort- iN®* STORE! B* THOMAS DOWLING, Auct.; Georgetown. USTEE'S SALE OF DESIRABLE BUSINES EROEMBTY, ON BRIDGE STREET, NEAR By virtue of a deed of 3 inches, an 1 5 cp ow sf yl “yr ‘Has removed from his old Stand to his the north side of ‘West on said street feet, thence south 69 feet tothe be: hb the three stor, ; art sp ms —— ° orgetown, lyi: in tt d immediately adjvining the ave ie, | NO 602 NINTH ST., CORNER OF pF, ‘of at lured therewith an garden. : -Sinches from the southeast corner ’ , said lot 92. and on the line thereof. running west IN THE NEW MASONIC TEMPLE, lel with Falls sti running thence north, and fo the northwest corner of & ie King. by oa — or ‘nee west, and parallel wit: ize.) to the northeast corner. of t, sold to Nicholas Travers’: thence with Travers’ line, to the southeast Tast mentioned conveyance: thence mon hh pd re and Pere ae ete eiiet: | Where he will be happy to see all his old customers, onse contains a store, and 1) rooms in addi jand «good dry cellar, and on the rear of the lot _ vencing and stamps ai JON C, MCKELDEN TH aT NEW YORK PRICES! ELPHONZO YOUNGS ik tos NEW AND COMMODIOUS 8T) =. ptember, As well as all others who desire s atreet {now | FRESH GOODS AT THE LOWEST rossinia BATEs. He bas just returned from New York, where he bas been during the mast week polecting « sTouK OF CHOICE GOODS, which, owing tothe RECENT GREAT DECLINE in that market, and having SUMMER RESORTS. "| BOUGHT FOR CASH only, and having also pro- cured very LOW RATES OF TRANSPORTATION Lose Beanca, NEW JERSEY. A NEW FURNISHED SWISS COTTAGE To rent for the season, containing nine rooms. with bath room One hundred yards from ocean, Apply tor terms, &€., to WILKINSON, served on the table. ‘Terms: @150 per da; je-t.th.s2w* a Joupan's WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS. 'REDERICE COUNTY, Only a from Stephenson a 2 and Winchester rom Winchester. ing Place is now open under morefa- es than at any time, since the war, and every effort will be’ made to give entire satisfaction to ee A fine CITY BAND OF MUSIC will be in attend- juerade and Fancy Balls will ing the season _ or ler Sematicn at jessrs.. The Baltimore and Ohio Rai round-trip tickets, good Washington to same ers’, for five dave, fiom Balti, tend return,at @6; from | J OST BECEIVED, 3 per werk. an 9) pv ANOTHER LOT oF THOSE CHRAP Gy bite servants three-fourths, or acco t» ac. | LADIES’ CONGRESS GAITERS ar $1. per Steamer direct to this City, be can now offer ta the Washington [public at prices which, tor the same quality of Goods, cannot be endersuid south of New York city. ELPHONZO YOUNGS, at 6 o’cleck. el, Long Branch. GROCER, ONARDTOWN, UNDEK MASONIC TEMPLE, pion tong jeltt NINTH AND F STREETS. asou are _—_—_—_—_—_—___... Columbia teave foot of 7th strect wharf WOOD AND COAL. OFFICE GF 348 GLEASON, BS. M. J, MOORE, WOOD AND COAL MERCHANT. Proprictress. G Staeet Wuarr, Wasnixoton, D. C., June 21, 15), NIRGINIA. ~ Depot P.O. I have commenced to lay in my winter stock of CUAL. ing purchased a large stock, and below the tet rates, with present low freight«.1 am pre- Supply, my customers and the trade at pared to all the, toe to suit, direct from the vessels, arriving be fre- weer of OAK, HICKORY, ond PINE 3 JAS. GLEASON,. Snorer? | jeni-tt G Street Wharf. st BATHING!—SEA BATHING !: COBB'S ISLAND, VIRGINIA, is mow open and BEADY FOR VISITORS. SS ¥; SUS per Week. COBB BROTHERS, asp eres herrystone, Va. Mituineerr. ‘Steamer from Baltimore or ag gd TERMS—$3 per Da: ress =e —_ m2 — Facecize WHTOrs aT aoe SPRINGS, ‘20th, 1570, under the man- ILAS J. SAND! 5 has been engaged for the, ‘the, Springs are reached by rail arrenton, where will Carriages for the Springs. ex miles stock fabin “OOUNELIUS BOTLESM. De Prope | Be! to the town of take Naylor's distant, rai E CFORDAN, Ladies’ LACE GAITERS at $1 25. Owner and Proprietor. | [sdies’ SLAPPERS, 35.60 and 15 conte. Ladies’ HEEL SLIPPERS. & conts to RS, 2 Lacies’ fine home-made GAMERS, at a very low rare, CHILDREN'S SHOFS cf al! CHILDBEN'S COLORE) ‘save money by calling af = 7 STRASBCRORZ2 BROS. id No. 373, Met. Land K over @ patronage, on the or APON SPRI Ha» vtec ea Will be opened on the 18th of J; vikzsa frosting the obcas To 700 teet long. St the Everett House, New York, ait WM. WILKLNBON, PaHIRE Counry, W. Va. Ss. Py. WRISLEY, DEALER 18 MAEBLE AND SLATE MANTELS, FIREBOARDS, TABLE AND BUREAU TOPS, BRACKETS, BRACKET SHELVES, GRATES, SUMMER PIECES, ac., Be. o ROOMS.