Evening Star Newspaper, July 23, 1870, Page 4

_ EVENING STAR. Amusements, &c. ExcrRsion pown THE Poromac by the steamer Lady of the Lake, leaving at p. m. Darty Excugsions to Glymont on the steamer ©. P. Smith. Daity excursion of the steamer Arrow to Mount Vernon. Surra’s Aet GALLERY, 245 F street. Meeting of Citizens of the First Ward. Another One of Bowen's Legacies — The Sewer Swindle in that Ward. ‘The citizens of the First Ward have been witlicted by a sewer grievance for some time past—another one of Bowen’s legacies. A meet- ing was held on the “th instant, at which the whole subject wes discussed and a cou chosen to obtain certain information in order to bring the matter before the courts. Last right another meeting was held at the Friends’ Charch, on I strect, to hear the report of that committee and take such further action as the ease required. Mr. Samuel E. Douglass pre- sided, and Mr. K. Goodchild acted as secre- ‘The committee appointed at the previous Meeting reported that they had not been able to procure a copy of the contract—it was among the hidden archives of Bowen's City Hall ring. ‘The secretary stated that he had a copy of the bids, from which it had been discovered that the award had not been made to the lowest . bidder; that the law was cunningly framed so as not to designate the material to be used in construction of the sewer, and that advantage had been taken of this, and where a brick bar- rel sewer should have been built, a common clay drain pipe had been laid, that in consequence of this the ward would be saddled with a heavy tax, which individuals benefitted should have been made to pay. Laterals, drops and man- holes by this law would have to be paid for out of the ward fund, when they should have been r by individuals. The act authorizing the sewer calls for a two-and-a-half-foot barrel sewer, with a nine-inch wall from isth and G to Zist street, and from 2Ist street down I street to Kock Creek: in place of this there had been put down an eighteen-inch tile pipe. The Chair stated that he thought a copy of the contract could now be obtained, as some contracts bad recently been unearthed at the City Hall, and this might be among them. He promised to aid in the search. Mr. Nicholas Callan said the whole business bad been illegal, the work had net been done aceording to contract; the law was acheat. and the whole thing an extraordinary frand on the citizens. The cause of the present stoppage of the work was no doubt an order from the Mayor, he having discovered the enormity of the swindie. Mr. Selomon Stover stated that he had been assessed $515 for 152 feet front, and this for clay pipe; and this was but one-half the tax. The corresponding number of feet on the opposite side of the street had to paya likesum. The cement used in sticking this pipe together was nothing but river mud, which. when dry, could be crumbled between the fingers like dust. He made motion that a new committee be ap- pointed to obtain a copy of this contract and specifications relating to it; also. such other in- formation as would enable them to take de- cisive action in the case: carried, and the Chair appointed Messrs. Stover, Callan and Goodchild as the committee. Kemarks were made by other gentlemen pres- ent. from which it appears that the con- ‘tractor had sold out his bill to a banker in this city for $25,000, something less than half the nominal amount, that the citizens were now re- fusing to settle these assessments on their pro- perty and in consequence a deterred payment % the contractor had been refused by said er. Mr. Coodchild, from the comfitiee appointed to collect subscrij asuit, reported to as- sess the expense among those interested. Ref- erence was made to a recent decision of the court that the Mayor was not bound to give contracts to the lowest bidder or to a practical mechanic; in other words, there was no such thing as a practical mechanic known in paving or sewer building. After discussing in a conversational manner the Bowen legacies in general for some time the meeting adjourned. subject to the call of the committee atter they shall have obtained pos- session of the necessary date to report. + Firth DAY OF THE ScuvETzENrest.—Yes- erday afternoon and evening the Park was crowded to overttowing. many supposing that the fest would close at midnight; and almost every class of people were represented. Du- ring the day the swings, carousel. bowling alle and pavilion were well patronized, and all Seemed toenjor them-elves. The performances of the Waihaila Troupe in their beautiful tab- eaux were encored, and the singing of the Arion and Sengerbund was highly compli- mented. The music of the Marine id drew about it a crowd or admirers, while the Ger- mania Band, led by Shroeder, performed in the dancing pavilion. ‘The general shooting prizes were not awarded, ae was expected. it having been determined to keep up the test until Mon night, but the prizes for bowling were awarded as follows.— e first, $35 im silver coin, to Geo. Seufferle; the second, a China tea-set,to Frank Colli: a worth; eee nS Ceasing ents, 1 —— Du 3 the fourth, a silver butter dish, to Dr. Borland, and the fifth, a satchel, to J. Leiner. The ladies’ prize shooting during the five days Fesulted in Mrs. John Vogt winning the prize— @ splendid lace shawl. Mrs. Vi took the first ze yesterday—a beautifel pair of ¥ the second prize was taken by Mrs. Zeller. —-e F ImrRovEMENTS—A tne private residence is wuder construction fer Col. Samuel S. Smoot, corner of Vermont avenue and K street. The soton which this building is constructed is of irregular shape, and has not been as Bore Baar on this account, but by the skill of architects, Messrs. Starkweather & Plow- man,the ground now seems as much adapted for a fine residence as any other. Its dimen- sious are 75 feet on K street, and 138 feet on Vermont avenue. The building is 47 feet tront = deep. The building is to be four stories ve basement; ev wall to be built hollow for ventilation. e lis to be faced with Seneca stone, with trimmings and decorations ©f Ubio tree stone. The style of architecture resembles the ue, and is to an ornament in its general character. building is not yet under contract, but excava- tions have been commenced. ——e The Boat Kack—Bditor Star Noticing an article in the Republican of yesterday, saying that the Potomac it Club would not race the Analostan Club upon fair terms, we would state ‘that they have not backed out, nor have they been unwilling to race upon fair terms. New York professionals were consulted as to the pro- per to be allowed a six-oared four-oared shell, and replied th: seconds’ start for the gig was the ‘The committees, one each club, met and sereed uvon a race. allowine the eis twentr- our secoiids’ start. which was just “one-half of ‘the time allowed by the New York authorities, and posers drawn up, which when presented to the Analostan Club for siguature but one man signed, the two others backing out, and saying that they wanted some alterations in the ment, (Which bad been previously adopted ver- batim,) and so the race is off. masq) fi ball ‘THE PineT uerade and fancy dress bal of the season at the Greenbrier White Salpbur Springs will take place on Wednesday evening next. These balls are always looked forward to with much interest, a Fa a nearly ev section ¢ Union. Trains for the ‘Springs leave Maryland avenue depot both morning and evening, through without change of cars. See advei ment in another column. pee Work or THE Poticm—The report of the Superintendent of Police for the quarter end- ing June 36th, 1570, shows that there were 3,398 males and 715 females arrested, of whom 1,5)5 ‘were white. 1,784 colored, 521 Irish, 280 Ger- mans, =} English, 5 French, 1 Italians, 2 Russian, 6 Scotch, and 1 Welsh; bee “2 worth of pr was recovered, 11,157.35 by the detectives and 82,153.50 by the Fegular force; $12,440.35 was returned to owners. - £ SeRrove AccibENT.—Mr. Duff, a presaman at the Government Printing Office; while en; d in oiling his press Thursday while in motion, = bie a = the macbmery, and his mb cut off squarely, which dropped under the press. His band w as also dreadf: and mutilated. dence Hospital FIRE Last eveni about 4 o'clock, som goods in the window oF sn wero eks mE store, corner of Lou. secidentally caught fire, were extinguished, ribbons, 5 idery to the value of $100 destroyed. fire was extinguished with a few buckets cy Water, without causing an alarm. gee THE Tyros’ ExctRsion—Columbia Typo- phical Union, No. 101, has designated Thurs- Sept Avgust 4th, ap the Ung for thers grand ex- crushed ‘He was at once taken to Provi- eursion and ple-nic at Glymont, and are making extensive preparations for it. Boats will leave at ® a. m.,3 and # p. i., and Gly- mont at !2 m. nd 11 p.m. eS ¥, M. Moore has resigned the office of keemr of Lower Cedar Point lighthouse, in the Poto- macjand Kobert Darnell, colored, has been a; - pointed im bis plac As cue Republican appropriates our report of the Parade! funeral in fall, could it not exercise a little courtesy in woder- taking to make a correction. The Knights of Pythias. O. B. N.-ers and Anti-O. B. N-ers— The Decision in Philadelphi On Saturday last, in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia, Judge Allison delivered his opinion in the case of Lowry et al. agt. Bianebois et al., (an abstract of which opinion was telegraphed to the Associated Press here and published in Tu® STar.) Much interest was felt in this case by the members of the or- der here, and during the week there has been considerable rejoictt those who have not taken the ©. B. N. prescribed by the Su- preme Lodge, = javing thot ths Gocision ‘Will go far towards healing the differences now existing in the order. This case came up on ap- plieation by plaintiffs for an injunction to res- train Blancbeis, Reed, Stotzer and Rose from exercising power as officers of order of Knights of Pythias, tor which, it is claimed, there is no authority. Judge Allison, in his opinion, states the question involved in the con- the Supreme Lodge t suspoud te highest sfficer e Supreme to suspen t officer of a State Grand and his ar for suspending plaintiff is claimed under a section of the constitution of the Supreme , Which declares “The Supreme Chancellor shall exer- cise, as occasion gs require, all the rights ap- pertaining to his high office, in according with the usages ef the order. He Shall have a watch- ful supervision over all lodges, grand and sub- ordinate, and see that ali the constitutional enactments, rules and edicts of the Supreme Lodge are ‘duly and promptly observed, and that the dress, work and discipiine of the Order are everywhere uniform ” udge Allison says express authority to si d the plaintii, Low- Ty. comnot be found in clause of the consti- tution, nor can it be inferred from any other ortion of the organic law of the Order. He ids that there can be no ‘‘usage” in an Order yet in its infancy. He asks “In what way is the unty of supervision over the lodges and of seei--g that the constitutional enactments of the Su- preme authority are observed to be carried into eect?” and savs the power of summary re- moval can only be exercised when clear authori- ty is shown, and it cannot be assumed in a doubttul case. He finds no vision tor the trial of offenders except that the com- mittee on appeals and grievances shall hear all appeais referred to them, and report with dispateh: and only by implication the Supreme Lodge has the powers of a court. ‘There is not a word from which it can be inferred that its chief officer is clothed with the power of suspen- sion or removal from office. Article first recog- nizesa very general and extended authority {a the Supreme Lodge, but it does not affect the question in hand. It is a declaration of the power of the Supreme and may be ample enough to justify a regulation which woul’ place in the Supreme Chancellor the discretion to remove or suspend, but if they possess that power they have not attémpted to exercise it, and the assumption of the right is a clear as- sumption of authority. No provision having been discovered for the trial or suspension of an oficer how is the Supreme Chancellor to see the enactments, rules. « observed’ This question is answered by a by-law of the Grand Lodge of Pennsyivania, which provides an of- ficer may be removed tor conduct unbecoming his standing in the order, or for inattention to the duties of his station; and it also contains a Movision which has been wholly disre- gerded by the Grand Chancellor, vir: that au oflicer shall officiate until the charges are = settled, unless otherwi. and alo that he shall have trial ‘This constitution was examined and approved by the Supreme Lodge, and it may be fairly argued that with this regulation before them the necessity of taking other than appellate jurisdiction ‘was not recognized. In this case charges could have been preferred Lowry of insubordination before the Lodge; but he could not have been put ont of oftice and another person instalied until his case If the matters connected with this controversy involved no other right than the personal right of Lowry he would refuse the Prayers, for he (Lowry) not only consented but advised the Supreme Chancellor to issue the order of suspension, and he is not entitled to claim the aid of the court to reinstate him. But this bill is filed by other plaintiffs, members of the Order, and officers who will be injuriousiy affected by the decree of suspension, and back of these afe those whose pesuniary and personai interests are dependent upon the (juestion of the lawlessness of the order of the Supreme Chan- celler and the action of the Vice Grand Chan- cellor, all of which he regards as ille; and therefore to be restrained, because they are contrary to law and prejudicial to the rights ot individuals. He closes: “Looking to the general interests involved, and the parties who are connected with Lowry. through whom this wrong only can be righted, we grant the prayer of the bill.” ‘The Grand Lodge of Virginia, at its late ses- sion adopted a resolution that in the event of the Supreme Lodge taking any measures to en- foree the ©. B. N. inthe jurisdiction, the Grand Lodge of Virginia withdraws all ‘connection with the Supreme Lodge, and insuch event the Grand Chancellor shall a such with- drawal and surrender the c Tr. The anti-O. B. N.’s of this District still keep lodge organization, and to-night will form a grand lodge of the District. The property of Damon which was removed from the hall about the ith inst. by the B. N. members. and which after a search remains there. It was Board of Police would have heard arguments as to the ownership at their last meet) a but they turned the matter over to Major Richards, and it is expected that he will decide as to the ownership. it is stated, however, that the 0. B. N. folks are if the decision should be against them, that they will carry the case to court. ir the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. ‘THE ASSOCIATION FULLY ORGANIZED. rainst rand ladies and gentlemen fa- ybjects sought to be ac- ie presidant of the meet (Theodore F. Gatehet)in the chair, i cm, BeC- retary; which was wel The committee on constitution and by-laws, through the chairman, Gen. N. P. Chipman, re- ported @ constitution, &c., similar to the one adopted by the New York society; which was society will be known as the “Association for the Prevention of Rogge Bead Animals” for the District of Columbia. embers consist of a@ president, kp hoad) geen @ secretary, treasurer. and ve ©! ittee of eleven members, including the secretary. Meetings of = association will be held monthly. The act o lation of the the preventien of cruelty to auimals, arrest of- fending parties without 4 warrant, who shall be taken by such police officer before a justice of the peace for trial; and the proper evidence of such membership to a police officer shall be the oa Of a badge or certiticate of member- man said the constitution spoke ns,” he gave notice that the committee construed that to apply to women as well as men, apd hered there would be no misunder- standing on this point. A number of members were elected. Dr. Mason reported a design for a seal, which was adopted. it represents a section of Penn- sylvania avenue, looking towards the Capitol, with the Goddess of erty flanked by the Angel of Mercy and the Angel of Justice. On the avenue is arepresentation of an overcrowded street car, and the irate driver beating a fallen horse. Near by is an overloaded team, and on the other side of the car is a wagon load of calves. Un the pavement ts a turtle on his back. General Chipman said that it might be some time before the seal could be bad, and as it was not determined whether the design of the seal would be adopted as the badge of membership and evidence of authority in a for arrest, he moved that the president fornish members with written certidcates of member- which was agreed to. as Suggested that the society get to work atonee, members were reyjuested to wait on citizens and urge them to take an active part in promoting the objects of the society. Mr. ‘A. E. Newton said there was a wide tield of labor, and asked if the tying of chickens or ducks by the legs was understood as hibited in the ordinances of the corporation forbidding cruelty to animals. He had frequently seen in the market chickens tied in bunches, and even carried t the streets in this manner by thoxe who would wish to be esteemed as ladies. The Chair said that question could very soon be settled by having some party arrested. Mr. A.M. ff there should be a Hime te umber of rs allowed ona stree! tar. "That would begin the work of the society immediately, and he suggested that point be nuptly. =< ees on he would visit New York and Boston ina short time; and ion of Mr. wih Dr Mason with eredentiais to the presi . Mason with e presi- 2 in those cities. Mr. A. S. Solomons, which was adopted, committee be appointed to inquire into the propriety of doing away with the use of the check rein on draught horses, and, if ailirma- tively, what I ion is necessary to carry the same into effect at the earliest moment cable; also, as to the necessity of discontim the use of muzzies on ” Mr. C fered a resolation calling the attention of citi- zens, and jully the merchants of Washing- SOY sepeceeeth ror Baebe drinking fountains, ym me 2 ment; adopted. nding their establish ‘The treasurer, Mr. A.S. Solomons, ister al Cay en re; a ng sided eympath and that he would commit, place, th on the best footing seeinie ce ec on ting I and vf most complete working order. ™ Journe The Fire im Court. The Old Members agt. the New—A Writ of Quo Warranto Issued. This morning, in the Equity Court, Judge Wylie, Messrs. Riddle and Cook, in the names ot Langley, Becket and others, claiming to be officers and men of No. 2 engine company, Pied fora writ of quo warrant, direosea’ to Charles Hurdle, John S to be officers pany. Mr. Riddle read eyponn es itt ee An to p tions in ie co! ; that said department ry get of Councils of Apri 28th, 1864, which among other things, provi with the exception of be appointed, during geod behavior, and the Commis- sioner shall have power to suspend or expel. and com 13th of July, while they were at the engine- house in the formance of their duties, the defendants, with George Holmes, who claims to be the Chief Engineer of said Depsttem:, and two policemen, came there for the purpose of displ them, and did SS =. and that in consequence of the ts having usurped power they have been unable to per- form their duties. They therefore pray for the due process of the court commanding them to show by what warrant the defendants claim to as officers and men of said engine company; nd petitioners claim that they are eptitled to the positions. ‘judge Wylie said that there could be no dis- pute as to the law which expressly prescribes that the officers and men shall hold their posi- tions during good behavior. and it was of very great importance to the —_ that it should be 80. To subject the members of the department to changes whenever a Mayor is elected in- creases the risk of tires; and it was the manifest object of the legislators that the members ot the department should be disciplined men. He was satistied that a writshould issue as prayed, and he would give the order. ‘The counsel asked when it should be made re- turnable, and Jadge Wylie answered that as large interests were involved in this case it was entitled to an early hearing, and he would make it ceturnable on next Saturday. Mr. Riddle said that on Monday they would be prepared to file a petition as to another com- pany, but perhaps the officers of the corpora- tion would agree that the decision in this case should settle other similar cases, eg ‘Tae Cask op HUNTER AND THE WASHING- TON Gas LiGHT ComPan It will be remem- bered that some weeks Mr. A. Hunter en- tered a suit against the Washington Gas Light Company before Justice Walter, for damages alleged to have been sustained by reason of the defendant cutting off his supply of gas, and judgment was given for plaintift. Defendant appealed and also filed a bill for injunction against A.Hunter and Justice Walter,to restrain them frem taking further proceedings. This morni the case was called in the Equity Court, and Judge Wylie dismissed the bill, re- marking that the whole question would come up on the appeal. Se eae ReLIc8 RecovrRep.—On the night of the 15th inst., a white boy called at the residence of Mr. Joseph A. Williamson, of the Interior Depart- ment, No. 43 Gay street, Georgetown, and asked the servant for something to eat; and while she was getting him some food he left taking with him two silver salt cellars—valued very highly as having been # present from, and once the property of, John Witherspoon, one of the sguers of the Declaration of Independence. The case was reported at police headquarters. and Detective McDevitt took it In hand, end Was not long in recovering the relics, whieh he this morning turned over to Mr. Williamson. cas - Scw StRucK.—About half-past eleven o'clock this morning, & woman, named Amelia Wise, was observed leaning up against a stall in the Center Market-house, where she had been for some time, and on being approached by the owner of the stall she was found to be speech- less, overcome by the heat. Officer Keid called a hack and she was taken toher home, on C and h streets south, and Dr. Adams calied in and rendered medical assistance. THE TEACHERS OF THE COLORED SCHOOLS.— Mr. Syphax, of the Board of Trustees of Colored Schools, bas sent printed circulars to the late teachers, saying that he is directed by the board to inform them that any appointment, or pre- tended appointment, they have received as teachers for the Present year has been revoked. Ketry & Leon’s CeLenraTen MINSTRELS will appear two nights at Wall’s Opera House, Monday and Tuesday evenings next, with the two troupes combined, composed of forty-seven first-class artists. (mn Monday evening will be produced, in first-class style, Leon’s La Bell L. N., and on Tueeday evening La Petit Faust. fieit cso Saal AccipeNt.—Charles Gedder, a cook at the National Hotel, accidentally fell to-day at the hotel, and broke his leg in an old fracture which had not long been healed. About a year ago he fractured his leg while employed at Willard’s Hotel. Hotter AGAIN —The range of the thermom- eter at Hempler’s, optician, corner Pennsylva- « avenue and 4X street, to-day, was: §a-1., 10 a. m., 57°; 12 m., 90°; 2 p. m., 45°. ‘GEORGETOWN BOARD OF ALDERMEN.—This Board met last evening, Recorder Caperton in the chair. The ordinance of July 2d in regard to the improve- ment of Washington street was amended by placing the name ot George W. Beall, president ot the other Board, among the commissioners in Neu of the street commissioner, for the reason that the latter had perem ly refused to employ additional laborers when requested to do so by the other two commissioners—Messrs. Cooke and ‘uder. Common Council bills to pay claims of Norris & Gladmon, Geor, n Courier, and Garrity & Willams; extending the time for payment of notes due on market stalls; to purchase a wagon for the fire department; and requesting the Recorder te furnish his opinion at the next meeting relative to licenses im the farmers’ and butchers’ market were sev- erally passed. Common Council resolution re- esting the clerk of the corporation to revise the jury list, #0 as to make no distinction on ac- count of color. was, after an explanation by Mr. Laird, referred to the standing committee by a unanimous yote, which virtually rejects it as the Boards last night adjourned until the cember session. Council bill authorizing a loan for improvement of 5th and 6th streets, was passed. Council resolution providing for the grading of High street was amended by substituting the name of John H. Newman as superintendent of the work in lieu of the street commissioner, and passed. Adjourned. Common CovnciL.—Petitions were presented from J. W. Powers in regard to his lease of the fish wharf, and — to be put in full posses sion thereof; from S. L. Davis for — to open a branch market at 53 Dum! mn street; trom residents along the Little Falls road for its repair; and bill of Jos. F. Birch (25.13) for vement of intersection corner of Bridge and Jefferson streets; all of which were re: 5 Mr. Collins, from committee of ways and means, reported favorably on the resolution in relation to the sinking fund, abolishing the institution, and recommending that their funds and papers be ss —. rig of oe nD; passed. , from streets committee, reported @ resolution authorizing a loan of $1,000 for continuing the —— of 5th and 6th sts.; passed. "Mr. Casilear, the committee on grievances, submitted a written report in the case tition of 150 colored — who pray that the names of colored citizens may be placed on the jury list, together with a resolu- tien instructing the clerk of the corpo- ration to revise and correct the &, list, in order that the requirements of fifteenth amendment may regularly complied with. Mr Dunlop moved to lay the resolution on the table. Mr. Collins said the board had no at to instruct the clerk—he was instructed act of Congress, which provided a penalty if he failed to carry out the law; but he would vote against the motion to lay on the table because he wished to offer an amendment, using the word “requested” instead of “ cted.”” Alter turther discussion—Messrs. Dunlop and Beall taking the ground that the co: a bad votbing to do with the matter, placed by the law of Congress under the control of the courts—a vote was taken, and Mr. Dan- lop’s motion to lay on = table was lost by the pean vote:—Yeas—Messrs. Beall, Dunlop jarbury—. nays—Messrs. , Coline, Curtis, Puller and Gri Mr. Col- lins then to amend by striking out the word “instructed” and inserting ‘‘requested;” which was agreed to. As also to insert the words ‘‘at the time specified in the act of Con- ress.” which was agreed to; and the resolution then parsed:—Yeas— * ’ Collins, Curtis, Fuller and Gi 3 a Messrs. Beall, Dunlop and Marbury—3. a Marbury int iced @ resolution ‘appropri. ating $9 for the purpose of Prat y phen mac water into the Potomac Boat Club % rejected. Mr. Grimes offered a resolution to repair a org in Cox’s alley, and one on Dun- barton and W: reets; streets; passed. Mr. bmg oo Reena Pg eo to pay hog sage Fire Dey jor the quarter endii ; ievo, amounting t0 S20254; passed. Be. Berry introduced a resolution making an Sa ind tion of $300 as a contingent fund for commissioner; Capel 2 Gey Hi ing an appropriation of ‘or gradit street, trom Eliason’s to the boundary line; passed. Mr. Curtis reported a resolution giving permission to G. L. Davis to open a branch mar- Ket'at 33, Dunbarton street; passed. Board of Aldermen resolution for the improvement of ae Se — “street commissioner,” W. Beall” im lieu thereof, was passed, first hay- ing been amended to the effect that no moneys should be paid on pay rolis untess upon the a -roval of @ majority of the commissioners. Mr. Puniop offered a resolution amendatory of an ordinance in regard to W. Homiller, Kengia and others, requesting the Reeorder to report his opinion thereon at the next first eo session of the Council; passed. Adjor . Pouce Orricer Sot AT.—Abont 5 o'clock | this morning, while Ollicer W. Cunningham was ite! only dow Cline, his cell, Ceived here of the death, at Baton Bouge on the 2ist inst., of Brevet Col. Robert W. nard, U.S. A., in the 43d year was a native of this town, spected by all who knew him. he was an auctioneer here, doing business under the firm of Barnard & Buckey. After several ears of business in connection with Mr. Buc- ey, the tirm dissolved, when entered tship with Mr. Wali, of Wash- ington, and after a brief business career, under the style of Wall & Barnard, thi joined the United States army, an of his death was regarded as @ promising officer; having been several times promoted for gallant action in the service of his country. FRIGHTFUL RUNAWAY.—Yesterd: as Messrs. Solomon and Kane, of were descending Red Hill, in a buggy, the horse the breeching breaking, and wn the hill ata frightful speed. Both occupants managed to jump out, and received slight bruiser, but the horse continued the hill and ran with such force against a fence as to break the buy E itl was caught between the horse and fence, but with the exception of havin upon by the horse, was not much hurt. DEAD.—Mrs. Henrietta Calhoun, wife of Wil- Nam Calhoun,an old and respected citizen of this place, died, we re; at her residence in into a took fright bi dashed hands at $4 $8.75; extra, 26.708 superfine, #6a36.25. been iad ef his age. to atoms. 9.aS10.50; extra, ». Canal family, 50; extra cut, $5.50a ly per bi zette was issued and lieutenant of the police force elected City Council are contined in jail by order of the Mayor, and the privates are temporarily re- lieved from duty by orders from Poliee. Special policemen appointed by the Mayor are on duty. Sei the foree recently elec! yesterday evening by the Board of Police, wi an application to Judge Keith for a writ of beas corpus upon which to release the impris- oned captain and lieutenant, and returned this morning with the desired able to-morrow. The Ju either by the morning or evenit parties will be brought before hi Crry Scavencer.—The special joint com- mittee al son, colored, stealin; tob: ‘tempting to break through using as ALEXANDRIA. The Gazette of last evening has the following TDs: ConFLicT or AuTHORITY.—The condition of affairs resulting from the conflict of authority existing between the Mayor and the Board of Police remains = it was when the Ga- ry evening. The captain esterd eant was sent to Leesbur; aper, made return- will arrive here train, and the at once. inted by the City Council to farm ice of city scavenger met and 0} o’clock this evening. The bids are —Wm. H. Smith, $319.75; James Geo. W. Jones, $213.25; James Bran- . C. O'Neal, $201; Hannibal King, mmittee awarded the contract to Wm. H. Smith, who will at once give bond and enter upon the discharge of his duties. ATTEMPT TO BREAK JarL.—William John- contined in jail on the charge of acco from the store of Mr. John caught this morning, by turnkey e wall of ‘truments, by which to re- — mortar, pieces of the iron band from a bucket. hide the irons in his shoes, but they were taken from him. When discovered he attempted to CITY ITEM ALASKA DiAmonps, Freuch Jet Setts $1 to <5, Oroide Etruscan Setts, Oroide Initial Buttons, Silver-plated Ware, Vases, Satchels, Pocket Books, received this morning at Prigg’s Dollar Jewel- ry Store, No. 457 Pennsylvania avenue. between iy and Gth streets. a AN EXPERIENCE of a third of a century has iven L. Rice, mn, a knowl first-class hotel. indicates that the public appreciate his effor's to please. Esq., of the American House, iedge of all the requisites of ¢ popularity of that hote cents toll on the ey would call some cer C. pursued them as far as Fort Corcoran, and returned. The chair and carpet are now at the station house, awaiting identification. Deatn or Cor. Ron. W. Ls ig a re- Te- » Latkes, Bar- De- I fora iete a @ deceased id at the time Washington, A little her foot trod t to learn, yesterday ‘est Georgetown, in the 73d year of her age. Her funeral will take place to-morrow atternoon from West Georgetown M. E. Church, DRovers’ Rest.—The market at Drovers’ Rest yesterday was well attended. 550 head of cattle offered, of which all but about 10) changed 1aS7.50 per 100 Ibs. groas; 1,200 sheep and lambs, from $2.75a%4.62 per head; cows and calves, $25a865. THe Flour MAarket.—Under the influence of the war news in Europe wheat has advanced 20 to 25 cents per bushel, and tlour $1 perbarrel, with holders reluctant to sell without advant- ages of full advance. We quote flour: town fami $8.75; superfine, S7a® George- sa eg the Board of ‘ames Smith, of ba still, ( bana . Geuppernong tings gallons All the sbove isat Ison $1 per Gallon theeber than coe be Ot pert discount tothe trades ©. GAT Of the celebrated Native Wine Bites. ‘efec! rn rat for the extinction: a Tttenot oy ly ever known fer Outs, Bruises, Burns. &e., but for Dysentery or Cholera; or onda sd foe ebactoacy sid raplalty of secon, Tn fhekreat cities of India, aed mee climates, it bas become the Stand: M ine fe such com- cine for all sn i jt as for Dyspepsia, Liver Complaints, plaints, as well as for Dyspepsia. inane ah sha, Canker, Asthina, and Rheumatic difficalties, it has Deen proved, by the most abundant and convincing testimony. to be an invaluable 1c. Bold by ail Dragciste. jyS-lm PHYSICIANS AND CLERGYMEN Testify to the merits of HALL'S _ VEGET: SICILIAN HAIR In restoring GRAY HAIR to its original color and Promoting its growth. It makes the hairjsoft aud glossy. The old in appearance are made young again. it It ia the Les HAIR DRESSING ever used. It removes Dandruff and all Scurvey Eruptions. It does not stain the skin. Our Treatiee on the Hair sent free by mail. Beware of the numerous preparations which are sold upon our reputation. B. P. HALL & CO., Nashua, N. H., Praprietors. For sale by all druggists. jyS-eolmsw BA’ Heir is the best in the world. Harmiose: reliable: inscoatansoees aoee net eed, nor any ertalse poison to luce paralysis or fang irate’ ey torso pensas” BaP somes WA. Batchslors Bair’ Bye Roe hed theres year the oly perfect Hair ‘Dye—fheck of Brows Bord b ‘Bras. ‘Applied at 16 Bond stroct, lem THE SEMI-ANNUAL the Truste held on th ‘hb in: T cent. was declared on the origina’ all, for the first six months of th to the stockholders upon presentat MEETING OF Hall in George- d of eight ck of the ar, payable to the under- signed of their respective certificates of stock He will by NEXT, wnt, from. t! it the hardware store of M. J so daily thereafter. - Adler, M. ADLER, Secretary Georgetown, July 2ist, 1870. iy2l-eokd) F YOU WANT TO SELECT YOUR BOOKS, STATIONERY, SHEET MUSIO. MUSIC BOOKS, from a large and well-assorted stock, call at PUB & SELIGSON’S, 125 Bi We have just received a fine lot of WRITING and WRAPPING Pa PERS, which we sell at New York prices. Also, BLANK BUOKS of all descriptions. A liberal discount to those who arctan Or auandity- POE & SELIGSON, ayle 12% Bridge street. st. (Losin OUT SALE OF SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS. We are now selling our spring and summer Dress Is WITHOUT REGARD TO CosT, Embracing handsome Lawns at 12% cts.; Parasol at halt price, Summer Cassimeres and Linen Dril at a racrific: 00 yards Calicoe+—best makes at 10 and 12/2 cte., good at 6'4 cts. Never before have we offered such bargains. BENJ. MILLER, yt 01 Bridge st., Georgetown, D. 0. B* THOMAS DOWLING, Anct.; Georgetown. PUBLIC SALE OF &. DICK’S VALUABLE PROPERTY ON GAY ST., GEORGETOW The undersigned Trustees, by virtue deed of trust from R Dick, dated April sth, 170, duly recorded , will offer at public sale,ou TUESDAY, Jaly 26th, 1870, at 6 o clock p. m.,in fi of the premises, all those Lote and parts of in Beal ‘s addition to Georgetown, ying on rton streets, viz.. Lots No. 61, 65, 63, used and occupied by said gether with the Buildings and improvements on the same. These grounds are im- proved with a large assortment of Fruit Trees and ey. Terms: One-third cash; balance in 6 and 12 months, on notes bearing interest, secured by a deed of trast on the property. Conveyancing and stamps at cost of Ange ioe tof €2N required when the Property is struck of GEORGE PETER, / ML. DUNLOP. « Trustece. Syl 0t™ THOS. DOWLING, Auct T° WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, tsb Ge perro w a: July 12, a Notice ereby given tl u following property was sold for, taxes April 20th, 1503, and if) deemed (together with interest and cost of adver- tisement)on or before July 26th, 1570, Corporation deeds will be issued to the purchasers, in accord- ance with the laws made and provided in such cases rall; w E FOB CA WarR: E HAVE DECLARED WAB AGAINST HIGH PRICES, BY OFFERING OUR NTIRE STOCK or SUMMER CLOTHING, AT COST SH ONLY! YOU WILL ADD TO YOUR COMFOR?, SAVE YUUR MONBY, AND IMPBOVE YOUR LOOKS BY BUYING YOUR SUMMER CLOTHING AT HABLE BRO3., PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, UNDEB UNITED STATES HOTEL, N.B.—Wewill e toour NEW . cor- SADR ScC A RROME. 1 ha CAULE ays OOMPANY e uifEN THREAD o my %-1y | Fido FIGUBES o BALES UB. a. “Ss PH, aye. Hops, LA! STOCK, ALL GRADEs, MILL FEED, BALED HAY, &c., &c. For sale low, in lots to suit, by je16 Near Baltimore OsQuITO CANOPIES. large Jot of LA mst. received a large lot ol it UITO CANO! offer very bean: for cash. eo8w B w.M. ar co., Indiana avenue street, Ohio Railroad Depot. ES, which Jonn ALEXANDER, 1 Pen No. 1931 Pennaylvania avenue, between 12th and 13th #treeis, (Republican and Chronicle.) and shall j ] BE ‘Tue WASHINGTON CITY SAVINGS BANE, cor- } | - m 6: :30 0c] every Saturday evening, 3 siietio e ges tn addition to its regular hours. “fi ‘| 3 | oe FA aE pays interest on its. 8 x = 3 is a ——e—___ a £ =e 47 HEMPLER has all kinds of thermometers 6,3, £ gs! 2 eek , 6, Subdivisionof Lot = BOACHES, BATS AND MICE, JasBlox- APL 25, F a “be qt TANew $21 IRN’ EFFECTUAL VERMIN POISO! a i awkius infallibly destroy these Pests, and i. Pid ton hat ee to use. No other preparation far the has = i i beem no extensively or in this city. site street, 3) | Price 26 cont per, box. Sold, wholonaje and re: at se 298 4 '.. opposite National L. Walt. B. Apl 26. Chew. bse idle Pi wd mean side Pro st. j 1D feet aap. In- eres. i amen Apt 6, Seivistonot ot waitiam | 372s 7 7 Bealls : Caner, addition, '2) feet, f°" west sideMunroe atreet, and 60 feet 96, fot mumber 3 Brooke |Apl number 9, Mackall, 1:69 Beatty and Haw. kins’ amended addition, & feet - } northeideFourth ! + 1) feet | west side of Pred| erick street. William Ap! 25, Subdivisionot Lot Jos Pier Martin's Pseo ar I j = ezynski care fon, "3. fee | south side Beall ' | deep. ‘Improved, Charles |Apl 25, Subdivisionot Lot Jos Pier Hors” | Wor” number $8; Peict Gey makl, | Beacty’ | | Ther TANew. Wh man. 340 | ke | | Kia's” ‘addition, 25-412 feet south { side First street, 117 feet deep to John M. Apl 26, Partot bat nuns: Jos Pier. ohn ML. Apl 26, ‘tum: Jos Pier Stake. | eo ber32 Peter! ezynski. se Sim MS, Collector WOOD AND OOAL. '1CE OF JAS. GL! ¥ as baba BRT Wit, Wasuineton, D. 0., commenced to lay in my winter stock of Brcoat, » MERCHANT, 21, 1870, 1 ha ooaL.” WoUt wulity of OAK, HICKORY, and PINE E JA8. GLEABON, jetl-t? G@ Btreet Wharf. DENTISTRY. Fpewovas. ris aL Ol NUTRI nese aD moderate prices. Oxide for extracting teeth. co GHB recwn wazexcon, GR THE LARGEST IN THE CITY, WALL, RORINSON « Co, 921 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUR, _ my Bt Washington, D, 0. ‘4 £ OBTAINED the office of the MO) Nt Soe hare now he summer dere. P the Ronnseaie of the hot: aa i ® home free ei the (ollowing potuts, vir: from hot and crowded city, ind od alt they deta, Bor farther taformatisn. ed, | _ Valtiuore to WILLIAMSPORT. RALSTON. Pa; dress BENNETT BROS.. Cambridge, Ma. syitim= | ELMIRA, WATKE SEEN SERECA LARE: P2=r Point raviuion,. = (pt rFato Nise Ray al larys Ms ‘Steamers. and Statens: Will, open for the ion, of Ve eciog TORONTO. ON. Pe ere, TI DAY, July 5, . This popn- TSL. Ds. RAPIDS OF lar resort eteatly oni by the, rE EAL. cetingre thocoughly renssated the whoisas OK onan ERK. REM \COU.WEnrS supplicd with enctriy ara Permeturgs tre eaten lnclnding “Stage” Stace Pare to TE MOU TAL Naw it ley Bishing and Sail for the comfort pleas ig elie pa a : ‘ert | +» $17.80 per week, en pa 3 en ‘and servants half peice information Trait be Tarnished sf the : A yo80-tf JouPan's WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS. ‘f at any point on the ronte, aourmey at pleasure And reeume tli 4; ‘Tic kets good om any train Sinteen different routes, maing the most pleasing and popular Karurcien Tripe ts Averioa. For circulars, maps, &c., apply to PERCY @ SMITH. FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA. Only miles from Stephenson s Depot P.O a point Agest N.C. Rallwar, on the Ha oh Lx and Winchester a yaar Sixth st. and Pennsylvania avenue. This W, = EO BR © c he cincametaecs Thee seen, ane more BALTHIORE 4ND OHIO RAILROAD since the wi Tt kk. | be! w 3 ie wade to give entire satisfaction to-all the DO pital ques: A fine CITY BAND OF MUSIC will be in at a ance, and Masquerade and Fancy Balls will be a season Trains between W INGTON and BALTIMO! Pes SS iy given Surive tbe ST are now rum as fellows. v Sprig Pamphictafor divieibution at the Springs | taave aanny FOE PAL TIMORE nd at Messrs. Coleman & ". Baltimore. 9:25 5 meee . The Baltimore and Ohio road Company isene FoR Al rae eee eee ~s five hy Balti we dail: tore to Stephenson s Depot and retarn, at @6; from | | ’es Washington to eame at @7 0 . m9 60 aud 7 Telegraph offic: ‘erms : $3 per month. Childre: White servants three-fourths, or commedation. E only. connect- rom Baitumore jabs. Taismarnificent strm “Court End” of this mow famous summer resort, has all the advantages of modern For Strasbar improvements calculated to make its guests | and Stracburg. leave et De im every respect, | Belay House with The perso | medation train . Connecting as of Mr. JAMES SYKRS Strasburg and Wincuester accom, and Mr. 3 RK. 80 long known to the Through tickets to the Wi can be hed at the traveling public, will surely guarantee to those that | w on hie me ; favor hem with their A all the comfort they uthington Station Licket t all hours im the can wish for. or . inh a 5 = y Reo apET cn tne ,ortby letter | vertieemcet ott tin mrt Lieg St Boston, sce af sddressrd to, BEKES, GARDNER ® CO. a J... WILSON, te End Hotel. Long Branc’ aster of Tr ¥ —————— = | L, M. COLE, General Ticket Agent HOTELS GEO.S. KOONTZ, Gen Agt, Washington. jel6 ee oe aol = BROUGH LINE BETWEEN WASHINGTON, Reece EXTRAORDINARY: | satan ag Lay etl inparalleled Inducements te the Traveling , Boarders. Public and Permanent WILLARD'S HOTEL, July 22, 1870. On and after the 25th inst and ap to and, includ: ist day of October next, the Fate of ‘ll appoint charges at th ited hotel will iz ORK, without change of cars ‘cept Sunday) at 7-26 » m, 1243 deity OR PRILADELPRIA. Leave daily (except pat 7 ™., 128 rt Aes vunday * Pry ON SUNDAY : 260 | Leave for New York at ¥.00 p. m.,and Philadet- camincet 733 Didoosing cars far Now York: on ® p.m. twats cat Rocms “* “Board wi 8° 1) Re Sie | vont New Works os Boxtom, can be had at the Station Ofiice at all hours of the dey * Ree bn wry ed and ee Ralirost stvertionnent for echedule between pgton, Baltimore napolis, and the Went. TL ~~ Master of L. M. COLE, General Ticket GEU.8. KOONTZ, Agent, Wi coord Rooms will be exhibited at any tune, and a sample Bill of Fare 1s now in news for the inspection of these who are not familiar with the cutsenc of the House. rates may be made to clubs composed of itlemer Be pend a ol ford an anequalled combina tion of comfort, cheapness ani desirable locality to Government officials and others similarly situated, wi ish : al lor ne dusty —— two table meal: ed tnt partments. . Being the frst in Washington to put down thé prices of drat-clawe accoumeviat rent. ington. -INSURANOE, GpOPERSMENT SECURITY LIFE INSUKANCE COMPANY Othe, VT Warren Stret, New York to as the traveling pul) JAMES SYKES. Proprictor. _ Wasitxctow, 22 July. 1570. dvi age 8 Yet G Tasuran-s ipa oneme 001 SPRINGS HOTEL, & ia frst-cl is open tor el is adyacent to and con i p ected with the Migsisqust, Bpri CASH PREMIL waters bay such wondertal cures te eat uch ‘wondertal cance ties a Bragg iscase, and other dierasen cf CASH DIVIDENDS ANNUALLY. CLAIMS PAID IN CASH, POLICIES NON FORFEITABLE. THIKTY DAYSGKACE ON KENEWALS OFFICERS season Jy 18-tanle ETROPOLITAN M KEDUCTION IN On and after JULY Both, 1570, the Pr: of BOARD will be $4 perday SIM LELAND & © ay i3-Im BOOKS, STATIONERY, &o. HOTEL, NEW YORK, HOTRL PRICES, ice secre Advisory Actuary college.) 96 Attorney M.D, Medical Bxaminer,OMice 05 7th «treet, CALLAN, General Agent, District of Columbia, 37 7th street. Washington, DC 1 Fe at IN THE STATE. OF RELIGION iN BIBLE iN THE PU! P. Huribat, formerl Now THE LIC “ of the Supreme Court of the State of author of “Essay on Huthan Rights i xt, CHARLES DICKENS. BUST OF CHARLES DICKENS, modeled fn plas ter from life, by H. J. Ellicott. ‘An excellent like. NEW BOOK8, THE ROB ROY ON THE JORDAN: A Cance Cruise in Polcetion foo Revet an Rv Waters ot O8 FOOD. “By He tetas 428 @ONTINUOUS EXPERIENCE LN THE BUSI- MASCUS. LECTURES FREE RUSSIA” BRREAE LANGTO MAN AND WIFE. NESS, IN THIS CITY. CROQUET, IN SEVERAL VARIETIES. PHILP & i eeu Mh and 5 N** BOOKS AND MAGAZINES, BECEIVED AND FOR SALE AT Af you desire prompi payment af icsses, iow rates, end be dest Companies, 50 10 HANSON & BLACKFORD, SHILLINGTONS BOOKSTORE 619 SEVENTH STREET. KILMENY. By the author of Silk Attire. orror: THE WAITINGB OF ANNE LORUMELA RAGE: oS oe ae Y.. Price $1.25. LADY OF THE ICE: A Novel. By James De Mike, of the Dodge Club Abroad. Price 7s. RRZIE LANGTON. By the author of Race for fe. 3 UT YOUBSELF IN HIS Pi . By Charles Sand. Price $3, omeupatind NIA: A Novel. By And ash thom for @ policy im the Old Mima,” oF the “ Franklin,” of Patladciphta, or the “* Harvord,” ev the" North British end Mercantile,” or the Put mam,” oF the “Sprimghsid,” oF the“ Potomac,” Stupwicuks i Artomus Ward, qt rag en cd "Bhar iene BUMBEL OF LONDON sur. | 6 4 PRUDENT MAN FORESEETE THB . for . 5 sad THE OVERLAND MONTHLY, for July. een i sia {all the pow Books published received immmettately une =e i . attorvards; and everything in the STATION EB: serbia cA and BLANK BOO) line for sale wholesale and 4.5, PRATT @ SOR, name im ths SHILLINGTON'S BOOKSTORE, PH@NIZ, iso Corner 4% strest and Penna. avenues’ tse YONK -— EW BOOKS. FIREMEN’S, of New Yorn, end thus guard agave: FLK K! Insure Life im tha EXCELSIOR, of New — York, and thus provide for the comfort ef iheve love when You arc taken Srom them. sao _ THE CAGED LION. Charlotte M. Yongs. ee | eT | POR saLE ey REDUCTION IN rane a * I will take off 10 per cent. on all for tho next sixty nyt ee my ao Re pare JeStr Corner 1th street and Pean. eve, Gyenae WiInEs. 1,000 Cazes Cues = “Shaw” «= 880 1389 Sass HAUT SAUTERNES 1008 From the old responsible houses of BRANDENBERG as ee LABOSE, LAFITTE, ranging in price from 3 to $48 per dozen. Maid SPARKLING HOCK, or tok. 0 DEER ao oo 3'Peansvivenia-Avewa ¢. Qe AND BUILDIE @ J. W. D CARPENTER 2D Sortoxk, and Snish ST AND MARBLE MANTELS, Greatest variety apd best show room in Washing- we en aa eee, ne va " LOW BRATRRS he. ae