Evening Star Newspaper, November 16, 1870, Page 4

= ee _EV WEDNESDAY.....November 16, 1570. LOCAL NEWS. AMUSEMENTS, &c. Nasional Tice!er-— Ravel Martinett Pantomine ‘vroupe—The Green Monster” and “Perfec- tien. Wall's Opera House—The Weber Bur- lesque Troupe in “The Wandering Minstrel” and “Pluto.” dincoin Hall—Jobn 6B. Gough lectures on «*©ireumstances.”” Markriter’s Art Gallery, 488 7th street. Barlow's Art ¢ 237 Pa avenue. oe TBE NEW MARKET HOUSE. Meeting of the Market Men_Forma- Sion of a Protective jon—Negotia- —_ Betwee: e Ft reet Market and the Market Companv. ‘The market men held « meeting yesterday afternoon at Trades Union Ball, and organized @ Marketmen’s Protective Union, with the fol- lowing officers:—Wm. Hant, President; Johan F. Seitz, Vice President; D. Lightfoot, Secre- tary. George Barber, J. S. Seitz and John Thomp- son were appointed a committee to wait upon the “th street market men immadiately affected by the operations of the Market House Com- pany, and tender them aid and co-operation in procuring legal advice to secure their rights. The offer was accepted, and the 7th street marketmen reported that they were negotiating with the Market House Company in regard to the sale of their stalls, and had offered to sell them to the company for the sum of $7,100. It was thought that the company would accept the Proposition A committee consisting of Thomas Varnell and Wm. Whalcy was appointed to inquire of the Gas Company the reason why the gas Been cut off from the market. It was alleged at the meeting that Market- master Hatton had asked the Gas Company to turn off the gas, for the reason that some of the marketmen bad not paid for it; but it was charged that Hatton had collected eno money from the marketmen to more than pay for all the burners used in the market. Tae com- mit‘ee was instructed to wait upon the Mayor and atk for Hatton's removal. The meeting = adjourned, subject to the call of the presi- t. —— TER STREET GRADES AnovT THE CariToL. ‘The commission, cot of Gen. Michler. Architect Clark and Mayor Emery, authorized by a late act of Congress to alter and establish the grades of certain streets in the vi of the Capitol, after a long and patient investign: tion, € agreed to adopt the plan of Prepared by William Forsyth, Esq., Superin- tendent of Streets. c., tor the north front of the Capitol, as follo B street north to run am one direct line from the east side of Delaware avenue down to ist street west, which will be about two feet above the present grade; Dela- ware avenue to run inone direct line B street north to F street north; North Capitol street in one direct inclmation to E street worth; New Jersey avenue in one direct incli- mation from B to D street north. It will be requisite to cl the grade of D and E streets morth, between ist street east and Ist street west. to make them conform to the new grade. BM; Foreyth has also prepared a complete pian for craining, sewering and parking the etreets, — h meets the approval of the com- en the plans, as above given, are streets radiatiugfrom direct, unbroken in- earried into effect, all the the Capito! will have one elination. Hovrs op leis r®—Pleasant Soiree Dansante. Professor Sheldon’s fourth seiree of the season game off last evening at his academy, No. 1004 F street, where there were over rf Joyful couples present ‘tripping the tastic.” smeng whom were Lou Gautier, light silix, with cherry bg go tie Parker, green tarleton, pink trimmings; Miss Nellie Julie Forrest, white taticten’ bite wee Jolia Forrest, white tar! jue ings; Mise Susie Jackson, white al mings: Miss Cecil, of New Yor, bat tartitens 4 5 ew Yor! H ‘Mus E. Guthrie, lavender silk, white eatin trim? wings; Miss Grow, wine-colored silk, white farieton overskirt; ‘Miss Moulton, pink silk; Resides Alsace Neale Parkhurst, Sefe Swayze, mary and Mattie Stamper, ee Rose Perry, Ellen Duffy, Lula Bond, Kate Lemon and others, all tastefully attired. The music was furnished by Professor Pistorio, and the waltz, quadrille, lanciers, galop and polka were induiged in till midnight, when the “Ger- man” wound up Professor Sheldon’s fourth soiree. ee Tre THEATERS.—“The Green Monster.” one ©f the best pantomines of the versatile Kave!- Martinetti troupe, will be repeated this evenin, together with the petit comedy “ Perfection’ and the usual divertisement. ‘he comb:nation is @ very strong one and ought to draw during their stay here this week. The performance last night was capital one, and all who ‘ike light jusements were well pleased. This week closes their engagement here. At Wall's Opera House another full and fashionable audience greeted the English Blonde Burlesque Troupe last night and “So- Dal buba”’ was produced in style. Miss Weber in much better voice than heretofore, and Fang with much effect. The comedians, Atkins, Ketchim and Vincent are the best trio we have bad in a Burlesque Company. To-night ~Pinnto” will be given with all the blondes and the three comedians. This week closes their engegt ment here. = ° = A Strert Car rou Yance.—There is nothing mere annoying to the city railway passengers than the freqgent opening of the front door of the car in cold weather by the conductor, in order te enable him to communicate with the driver or collect fares from persons standing on the front platform. To obviate this, some of the Philadelphia street car doors are provided with % small hinged window in the door, through which fares can be passed to and messa: con- veyed from the conductor without su! pe | every person in the car to the uppleasant col draft which always follows the epening of the entire door. This convenient arrangement is Worthy of consideration here. as it can be made at @ tritfing cost, and it will add smmensely to the comfort and health of passengers generally, and fave delicate ones perhaps from injury. ‘THE Parkine or A Street Sovrn.—To-day Mayor Emery, as president of the commission, opened bids for the improvement of A street south, between 2d and ‘id streets east, fn his office. The bids were iol) —A. Grant, for parking. grading, « . setting out trees, Ke., £4,500 s Fitzpatrick, cents tor removing brick, curb setting new curb *5, old do. brick, *0, do. old 25, sodding 40 cents per setting out trees $2.’ The bids will | to the commission, under the act ef c's. ——e—__ Dratn or a Wasnin a@ letter just received in t in the spring of 1895, and since July, 185, his family Lave no intelligence concerning bis whereabouts. Mr. Powell was the son of our late fellow-citizen, Mr. Grafton Powell. —_——~——_— Masomic.—The eemi-centennial anniversary of Jerusalem Chapter No. 9, Koyal Arch Masons of Baltimore, was beld last night in the new ‘Temple in Baltimore. This chapter has held ite charter fifty years, and bas had a very pros- perous career. G. ‘Mackey, Albert Pike, and other howe aren Masons of this city were — on the oecasicn by invitation. A sump- ‘uous dinner was served at the conclusion of the meeting. en AY ap ne thd pe arr & Cleary, auei will sell, to-motrow afternoon at 4; o'clock, in front of the pr ases, a valuable yo of ty op 13th street, between C and P streets. This property is on the street leading directly to the Agriciltaral Department, where values are ra; lly inereas. ing. and should receive the attention of parties Cesiring a profitable investment. VERDICT OF ACCIDENTAL DEATH.—Deputy Coroner Todd beld an inquest last evening in the ease of the colored woman, Martha Payne, who fell from a third story window of house No. = F street southwest, as stated in Jesterday's Stax, and the jury rendered a ver- dict that the deceased came to her death from — received by the tall, which was acci- dental. ee Mrs. Grace B. Doves, daughter of the Rev. A.D. Gillette, formerly of this city, died very her home, Lewellyn Park, near . Yesterday moruing. The dex fe of Norman W. ge. Esa., and bad many friends in this community who will hear the sad news of her ceath with heartieit sorrow. ° Pouce Insrectiox.—Capt. W.G. Brock, in- *pector of the police department, commences & tour of inspection this morning through the several precincts, to examine the state of oif- cniforms and eynipments. The recond, and fifth to-day. and the winter ¢ sound to be in good order generally. Goveu —A crowded house greeted Mr. Gough jast evening, and for nearly two hours he held his audience spell-bound, now with lavghte: and now with tears. His last lecture in Was ingtop for the season is to-night, amt by hisown request it bas been changed from - Curiosity” to “Curcumstanc =e ATTEMPT To Fire THE Woons —¥y some party ret fire to the woods of Mrs ‘on the south side of the Eastern Branch, bat “ffcer Anderson and oth succeeded in ex. tinguishing the siames before much damage was adore. esterday Talbou, TBE ROBBINS’ PAVEMENT AND THE | COMMITTEE OF INVESTIGATION, Their Trip to wittt m= Pavement Wiil be Speedie aia. A letter has beem received by one of our Preminent business men on Pennsylvania ave- nue from Col. W. Wall, one of the committee of investigation sent to Williamsport to ascertain if the work of preparing the material for the Robbins pavement was progressing in good faith. Col. W. Serge he ie = < La geo a a ‘, all is right and going ‘We found that all the statements made as to were true. Till’ be en ‘We have rietnen comeent mills and have \ z - <2. 5 SED AER Reememneertoe So meee pence ABR Pte a = THE PUBLIC scHOO1S. What Congress Has Done for Them — What It Ought to do—Progress of the Seheols— A speoial meeting of the Board of Trastees of Public Schools was held last evening at the | Franklin School Building, to consider the report of the committee appointed to the an- nual report. Mr. French ‘presided, and Mr. Harris acted as ir. McLellan, submitted THE REVORT cites the act of November 12th, 1858, requiring @ report to be made to the Boards of Aldermen and Common Council on or about the first pletion, and wiil which are chem! pre here. The tanks for sai r. to progress, and it ie now much ahead of bis statement. Mr. S., who is the superintendent and director, isa active, energetic ag men of responsibil! ‘4 are pushing with all energy to drive it through. so [ i} may be assured of a good and substan- tial pavement in a short time.” LATER. Returm of the Committee. Messrs. Wall and Berry, the committee sent to Williamsport, Pa., to see about the prepara- tion of material for the wood pavement for the section of Pennsylvania avenue between 9th 12th streets, have returned, and report that they found at Wiltamsport six large milla em- ployed in sawing the b for the pavement here, and that the wnole quantity will be sawed by to-morrow night. They are of opinion, from what they learned there, that the work on th- third section will be finished as soon as the other sections; and say that the inm ver = of the best quality. The vlocks rough @ season beated 'y ds ther in sections of 2,4,¢ and & feet, lay down, and consequently can be laid much quicker than the other pavements. img 18 seasoned and Tin th Manner, and all will be ready to to time loaded Pon ood Friday ey which ill be sent to ci men express themselves much gratified at the advanced state and superiority of the work ch they saw. A meeting of the citizens in- terested will probably be called or to- morrow to hear the report of the committee. — es THE STOW PAVEMENT. A Misstatement Corrected. The following correspondence serves to cor- recta statement made in regard to the Stow Pavement at # meeting the other night: a aggre ag Carer 14, 1870. s meetin, the citizens of the Second ‘Ward, of this city, held last Friday evening, Captain A. Grant in some remarks on that occasion said: Stow pavement has proved a failure in California, and had to be taken up after two years’ trial.” ‘Will you_please inform me if this assertion is correct. Very respectfully yours, 18 CLEP! Hon. C. Cole, Senator from California. Wasnincton, D.U., Nov. 4, rm = — note of this a is and in reply I can only say that I think Captai: A. Grant is uletamentte his statement regarding the Stow pavement. In fact believe quite the reveree is true, other pavements being replaced by itin California. In San Francisco it is in very general use, ing preferred there to all process in a 1870. hand, otber wooden pavem: Lewis Claphese Bax — Se THE CANAL CONTRACT. Map Senne Work. ‘The sub-committee of the Canal Commtesion, appointed for the purpose—Messrs. Michler, Clarke and Kihcore— dare examined into the Sureties—! Franklin Rives and John 0. Evane—on the bond of Messrs. Teem: er & co, to whom the contract for ing the cana{ was awarded, and it is said that they arson Were also directed inquiré into the facilities of Messrs. Teemyer & Co. for doing the work, and the committee will therefore, betore their report to the commission, go to Phila: to examine ne machines the contractors Weopose to use. The company represented by Messrs. Teemyer Co. is the American Dredging mpaLy, who have ten machines now in Philadelphia, two of which they propose to bring here fall, and two others early in the spring. —e-—_—. TRE UNITARIAN SOCIETY. Aunual Election RUILDING OF A NATIONAL CHURCH IN WASH- INGTON PROPOSED. ‘The annual meeting of the Unitarian Society of this city was held last evening at the church, corner of 6th and D streets, to hear the reports of the secretary and treasurer, and for the elec- ion of a pastor and new board of managers for the ensuing year. Dr. Lippincott was called to he chair, and Mr. Doolittle chosen clerk. Mr. George A. Baker read the annual report, in which it is recommended to raise the pew rents to one-third more, and take other steps to pay the debt of the chureh. THE FROVOSED NEW CHURCH. An article from the ‘‘Liberal Christian,” by Kev. Dr. Bellows, on the project of bulding @ National Umitarian Mission Church in Wash- ington, to cost $100,000, was read. It is pro- posed that $75,009 of the necessary sum be Taised by the society at large and by the sale of the church propesty now occupied, so as to pur- chase a new site and build a structure more in keeping with of the times and the wantsof the society. The National Conter- ence refuses to know 4a: about the local differences in the Washington Church, but is ready to aid in the establisament of a charch commensurate with the growing needs of the Cuitarian element in this city, and in doing so, the society which now occupies the charch, and represents the propesty here, would be reeog- nized by the Conference. {t is recommended that the new church be built of brick with stone (rimmings. A rehable and wel! known builder should be employed and the business be com- menced atonce. Want of courage on the part of the congregation will dampex the zeal taken sn this matter. By the first of January all these things must be decided on, plans, site, &c. The General Conference Was wiliing to a=: in this tor the reascu that most of the worshippers here are temporary residents, aud furthermore, the Unitarian Church must net bebind other de. pemimations, mest of which are erecting five church structures in Wasbirgton. Dr. Wallace, the treasurer, submitted a re- port, showing that the expenditures for the past year amounted to $2,190.59, a little more than e receipts. A committee was appointed to audit the treasure: counts. On motion of Dr. Wallace, the society pro- ceeded to the election of a board of mata 5 and during the counting of the ballots a com- mittee was appointed to take the whole subject cf the new church in charge. This gave rise to considerable discussion as to the powers of the committee. ‘The original committee were Messrs. Willard, ye I and Webb, but subse- quently, on motion, Mesers. Baker and Brown were added to it. ELECTION OF PASTOR AND ROAD OF MANAGERS. ‘The ballot resulted in the election of Messrs. Franklin Philp, H. A. Willard, George Doolit- ue, W. Saxton, Albert G. Mackey, Enoch |, and Geo A. Baker as the new board of managers, and Dr. Wallace as treasurer. After some debate as to the wishes of the con- gregation to chooee a pastor, it was finally put to @ vote and a majority decided in favor of having @ pastor. Revs. Mr. Hinkley and Bel- lows were nominated, and, on taking a ballot it was found that Mr. Hinkley was the choice of the association. TRE PASTOR'S SALARY. On motion of Dr. Wallace, $2,000 was the smount fixed upon as the annual salary of the preacber. On this subject, too, considerable debate took place, some taking the view that it was all the society were able te pay, others that it was not enough. A motion was carried to fill the vacancy on the board of trustees, occasioned by the with- drawal of Mr. Adams, and Mr. A. G. Riddle was chosen. E —— ‘THE INDIANA AND LovisiaNA AveNUR Iv- PROVEMENT.—The contractors for laying the ood pavement on Louisiana and Indiana ave- nues expect to commence putting down the Bal- lard Blocks to-morrow; and Mr. McNamara, to whem the contract was first awarded, is to-day hauitng the sand preparatory thereto. peaerneaoatek Patents IssuzD.—The following United States patents were issued to citizens of the District of Columbia for the week ending No- vember 15, 1570, artificial fuel, P. Miott MeGin, ruling machine, James Stewart, cartridge box, Jesios R. King, assignor to Wm. M. Tilleston, veme place. —--« THE FIRE Sep ee bponanset the Secret: of the Fire Depart mt, expec: to receivea check in a day or two for salaries due to the department, and will at once rif of, and it is probable asthe appropriation bill has «cn approved, that a host of persons will be in funds in @ short time. semat-eaeaee FLstwHEre will be found the announcement ‘y William Thompson, Esq.,of the remeval of bis office to No. 1295 Sth street. Mr. Thompson is, we belive, the oldest of our m: I is held in universal esteem for mpartiality. New Prericattons—From J. Shillington and trom J. O. Parker we have advance of the Galaay for December- aber Monda: the ined report made under the requirement of the act was prepared by Mr. W. J. Rhees, and was renented to the Touncils on the 29th ot are ioe. pee report and Jauuary ol e al of that year. ith comploténese of lan and fal- ness of detail, e1 as it did a compre- hensive though concise of the public schoo] system of this thereon, from the year 1801, supplicd a want Jong felt, and furnished a valuable book of reference for the friends of the public schools. A ittee was appointed to prepare the re- port lowing year, (1%68,) but by the operation of the law of Congress poe | ina joint convention of the Mayor and Councils the ‘ppointments of trustees and other officers, all Dut two members of the board were removed, which prevented the preparation of the report. and for a similar reason the report was not forthcoming the following year. CONGRESS AND THE SCHOOLS. Under this head the report says:—The legie- lation of Congress, which now affects the is, has been very little, merely granting to the corporation power “to ide poll tax for their support, and to lay a special tax of not more than fifty cents upon the han- dred for the erection of school-houses and the support of public schools.” In addition to this it bas ordained compulsory education by re- quiring that every child between the ages of eight and fourteen years shall be sent to school at least twelve weéks in each year; but, unfor- tunately, no appropriation bill has seconded this wise enactment, and no attempt has, conse- quently, been made to enforce its wise provi- sions. The same body has also legislated for the establishment and maintenance of schools for colored children, organizing a separate board of tr granting them a share of the school fund, in the proportion which they bear to the whole number of children in the city. While thus liberal in granting the citi- zens the power to tax themselves for the benefit of their children and the children of those who happen to sojourn here, the benefactions of Congress have been coniined to the gift of the following , viz:—The lot and building, now worth about *4,000, situate on the soath- east corner of 13th and G street, and a frame building, erected for @ soldiers’ mess-house, at the corner of 22d and I streets. It has granted the use of certain other not very valuable property. Although bat little bas been done by the National Legislature, many of the individual members nave appre- ciated the need of assistance and the importance and justice of bengger gp Sage required aid. To his community are due despite these efforts, the only result —_—— has been the crea- tion of @ feeling of insecurity that hasexerted a depressing influence upon the echools and all connected with them. Two things the people may demand st the hands of their lation as will remove from the possible in- ment of the: the consiate sistoncy, a bility, manage! of them mney, stal and independence tial to it “4 essen’ suc- cess, by increasing the num! Of tri dividing them into three classes, shall be appointed ann’ board the entire control of Second, such appropriation of lands or money as will relieve the tay-payers of # part of the excessive burden now imposed upon them. The assistan: lute FINANCIAL. The amount of a for the last Beal yeat pag, $1*5-425, the expenditures, sit Bos.13, t four Feats the eapendi- tures fall short of the appropriations $111 010.13; but against this there is an offset of £80,000 worth of bills by the committee on the floating dept, leaving about $32,000 to be cred- ite< tothe economy of those who contracted the bi ite. For the last year the amount actually ex- pended tor white and colored s is, not in- cluding the cost of new buildings, was about thirty-six cents on the Inmdred dollars ef cash valuation of ail the property in the city. The cost in other places is given as follows :—New Haven, 10 cents; Boston, 15; Chicago, 16; Lonis- ville, 18; Cincinati, 19; Cleveland, 19: Balti- more, 22. ‘The great excess in this city do3s not arise trom a gteater actual expenditure per scholar, but from the comparative poverty of the people. A people who voluntarily give so lavisbly of their means to educate the chi z a very large pi n of whom are the of the nation, have a claim upon the Natignal Legislature for assistance. 5 THE SCHOOL ORGENIZATION t is next referred to, and the schools in northern cities of 000 to 1,000 pupils, with a principal and 1 assistant tea }, are compared with ur system of schools of 60 pepis each, the for- mer system being suitable to a dense community, while our organization better meets the neces. sities of such a ag ag pps &s we used to have. Now five hundred pupils may be gathered in any locality, and neit! the Wal- lach, with ten rooms, por the Franklin, with fourteen rooms, meets half the wants of the districts in which t ‘are located. After no- ticing the growth of our population, one yoti preeinet containing many as the entire city did in 1818, the ry advocates the ap- pointment of trustees foreach ward. THE SC epee BTS siege arc next referred to, the late: aildit in which some of the schools are located coming in for deserved condemnation, and their aban- donment is urged as soon as’ better arrange- ments can be made. There are tn the four tricts 121 schools, the rooms of 70 of which are owned by the Corporation. The land is valued at $04,886, the buildings at $319.050, andthe furniture at . Lege J a Sea of $451,603. ‘The greater portion o} prop- erty js in the First and Third Districts, and ad- ditional school facilities, especially nthe See- ond and Fourth Districts, are warty urged. COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE. Trvancy, although not to commen as in some places, prevails to some extent, and the «eport recommends that “traant officers” be appointed to examine the cares that occur. Under this head it is recommended that newshors, boot- blacks, and others should be compeiled to at- tend scheo! a part of each day. RADING THE SCHOOLS is next trea: It is calculated that a pupil entering a schoo! at six shal! spend two years in and finish the regular course when een yearsof age. The report recom mends, as there are no high schools here, that an advanced class he established inthe gram- mar schools for high schoo! studies. OERMAN. The report refers to the appointment of Messrs. R.«. Dryrenforth and D. L. Setke as teachers of German, saying their “success has been greater than was expected by the mem- bers of the bea, aoe ere can be = ene that those pupils of grammar schools desire to Lecome familiar with the lang have an opportunity of entering upon the study under favorable circumstances, and aided bi competent teachers; but this is comparatively smal! number, and if it was designed to assist the German-born part of the population to edu- cate their children in their own native tongue, or if its aim was to familiarise the youth of our city with it, Lit means adopted are most inade- MUSIC. Of the music teachers, Messrs. Daniel and McFarland, the report says: ‘‘Their success has been as great as could be expected consi the limited time allowed to each school.” DISCIPLINE. Under this bead the ys: “The most difficult and delicate of all the subjects requir- ing the attention of the trustees is the discipline ot the schools. So diverre are the views of dif- ferent persons that an effort to satisfy one would offend a No pains have been spared to secure the abolition ot corporal punishment. In three-fourth of the schools it has fallen into disuse, and many of those in which it has been inflicted the cases have been very few. At the present rate of progress in this matter by the voluntary co-operation of trustees and teachers it will be unknown by the expiration of two years.” OF THE SUPERINTENDENT in M; 1859, @ bill passed non Richards, at (hat time @ member of the Board of Alder- men, was placed in it by the Mayor. At the expiration of a year he was removed, and Mr. J. O. Wilson, to whose sel us trustee refer- ence bad been made, was appointed to fill the place. This appointment has given universal satisfaction to all who are familiar with the schoo]. His eminent fitness in every respect has already wanifested itself, and much of the prosperity which marks the opening of the cur- rent year is to be attribu' to the con- tidence of the community in his ability and judgment. With such an incambent the utility ‘of the office can be fatrly tested.” THE DUTIES on, a Sopa the report says, are: ‘0 Bec! a and aa attendance of their children. 2d. ich all others must be subservient, is that such habits as will prepare them for useful av lives. RECOMMENDATIONS. ‘The report concludes as follows: “The first geet, see is gee — for cone | t four years have contri their share. Tithe Will be great, but he futurclwill vepayie, Cit wi , but ture Tepayit. «+ & man em| his puree into hisheadno man can steal it from him.” Noinvestment in popu- lar intelligence can be lost, though the returns may not at once appear. should aid in work—not we unwilling to give and labor; not because our schools ara poor and needy; but because, with geared liberality, the ple have given, yet more is and because thentost generous grants would bewisely used. We need ahigh school, we are sufferit a normal class. These wants the Councils can permit the trustees to sapply. has witnesse? great Erarpiniog eis iJ The fall rod pape for the future. around is in progress. The standard of excel- Advancing, and the sakesi teat weeetige me 1e 100] at for- ward—that even stands still—will soon find it- self in the back-ground.” ——- The Charges Against the City Sur- we ie. eyeor. The Mayor wisite the scenes of the Alleged Frawts— Cutting down the Bilis. In our report of the Council proceedings yes- terday, reference was made to the grave charges Preferred against City Surveyor Donegan, be- tween whom and Mr. Forsyth, Superintendent of Streets, Sewers, &c., there has been a gre: difference of opinion in regard to the measare- ment and assessments for certain corporation work. In a number of instances Mr. Forssth has refused to approve bills for work measured by Mr. Donegan, ing that the measure- ments on which they were based were erro- neous and the charges exorbitant. and the Mayor concluded by @ personal it and in- spection to satisfy himself which of the two gentlemen was right, and yesterday re- vested the attendance of Mr. Forsyth and Mr. and started on a tour of inspection. The first place visited was North Capitol street, between L street and New York avenue, which bad been graded, and for which Mr. Don- egan bad allowed a measurement of 22,390 yards, equal toGor7 feet of filling over the surface. Forsyth made a measurement, and after taking the opinion of several of the property. ders, agreed ve f 310 yards, which reduced the bill at least one thou, Second street east, between D and H streets north, which had been and was next visited. For ‘ats work ar iota graveling ‘da bill for 9,000 yards of of ar showed that the contract had been ai grading and graveling. Messrs. H. A. Willard, M. Green and others joined the party here, and at ie ee claring that while bills tor two feet of ainst payin; 6 bills, de- sir Dencgan had ‘approved Trading, they knew of their nal knowledge that no such work had been ‘Mr. Green saying that he was satisfied the bad not been altered four inches; and Mr. Willard saying he did not think a foot of earth had been removed or added. In order to oe. hoor ypenonl = Caged the contractor for ,000 yards, approve Mr. Donegan, was re- daced' by Dir. Porsyth to: 3,103 yards, thus saving about $300. Mr. Donegan, at all the above ints protested that the measurements given y him were correct, but the Mayor acquiesced in the manner in which Mr. Forsyth proposed to settle the three cases. —— Cot. Dz VERE Burr, who was badly injured a few weeks ago, by being thrown out of a car- riage on Capito! Hill, has so far recovered as to bé SIC to be at his post at police headquarters. ——e Page Rakion yproggnnal no Gar er agin approved the general appropriation pill which’ passed the &ty fas Counctis last Monday night. sooo: THE COURTS. CEIMINAL COURT, Judge Olia—This. morn- ng, Henry Brown, color d, convicted of manslaagh- ter in Killing ‘Thomas i hi uw re, in robust was tirousht into tourt,and J jsoner, stating thet the verdict was, ip his opinion, a just one in accordance with the evidence, sentenced hi iy ‘The Judge ai Bt de izance for arpearance at this they fail to answer, the forfeiture of recogat: nee will follow. CIRCUIT COURT, Jedze Humphreys —To-day fisher the case of Thomas HW’ Oarpenter agr. Ad: w called, Mr. J.B. Adame for Jamages for being before expiration time. Snell —To-day, Lizz} fenity ou th real is ged with osts. Joly too near Duildes fined $20 re ity, pleaded guilty Brow, for erecting airame te Be elling » colored, for meking threats of 6 to William Huser. Willia her night he was wathing up (ii: lady. atid Rachel threatenea that him walking with woman kind fag would cut his heart On being that be wse@ to zo with Machel, rT to be the ki of woman he ex- pected, thay Rewind." slace cpap lie addresses, Sudehd was buffy with ism for it?” disgeved, Fenny Brady. for enticlug prostitntion; ned $3. sunyBrady. for enticing B on; fined $3. James Bayler: ebarged with runnin; horse to evade an errest by a bod Turpit. char jute and lemling a I bonds for guod behay Faward Burk ateqult on officer: fined §5 and coste ‘with being a public prosti of evil fame; required t r, ogive arty Fiehcr and Willie Bapks, colored, charzed ‘sling $1.2 from a money drawer; cent to the eform Schox T one rr. > AND AND FATHER ed with assault. on Catherine =. C appeared in court a with two little cls rin the prisoner That's iny papa.” Mrs. C lady. ava the hnaband no notice of bis children. W days. ecognizing the fi owards bin rayin in avery respectable: lo wite the reverse. He t e was fined @10. or ja y THE LAST,OF THE LOT. Bri¢get Connor, for tagrancy was require give bonds for geod behavior,and in default fent to the farm thirty days. Samuel B derly cc nduct, fined $3 and coats and Robert Bollins. disorderly ard costs, Oonrad a haces; fiued 83. ie duct; fined @3 and costs W with’ Larceny; nolle pros, axles, charged with assault 1 Proe. Was enter as Sutton nuuct; fined $3 Steinager. driving acort without Myers, disorderly con- Vain Gant, charged ard and Patric nd battery; a nolle GEORGETOWN. DrATH OF AXOTHER OLD Cit:zeN.—Mr. William Calhoun, one of our oldest residents, and a vet of the war of 1812, died at the residence of bis sen. B. Calhoun, laet evening, in the 77th year of his He was well known in this commuaity, where he reared a large fatiily of children. ANoTuFR DEaTH.—Mr. Tou min A. Poe, a well- known resident of our town. died at his residence here yesterday, after a painful illness. OENTRAL BUILDING ASSOCIATION.—At the fifty- seventh are ing of thie association. last evening. eighteen shares were retired, at an average of $1.10 per share. CITY ITEMS. TuE NORTHEASTER. A new article for walking or driving; will shed rain; can be used as a cape or laprug, and is warm. Price moderate. CU. HENNING’s, Gzo. No. 410 Seventh street, N. W. ALAsKa DIAmonps, eran Jet ep ons Keal Whitney Jewelry, French Gilt Jewelry, Oroide Plated Studs, Gold-stone Buttons, received this morning at Prigg’s Dollar Store. No. 45: Pennsylvania avenue, between 4 and th streets. nine ced From G. F. J. Colburn, Doctor of Dental Surgery, Newark, N. J. ‘The popular dentrifice known as Sozndont, besides being a vi pleasant addition to the ins in; ts, that, if used accord- oe to the directions, will prove of the greate:t utility to the health of the mouth and teeth. ‘Spalding’: Glue,” with Brush, ready for use. pact eee GLonious News! ‘ie teats “Undershirts and. Drawers 25, ‘The dest 81 U: in the District. Good White Shirts 75, 80, 81 a} nmed 1 cents “Kolt Jackets ‘# and Scarfs ever seen in the city. Bor 1 for yourselves. Franc & La camer) ry itn ane t, between J) and E streets, to of obtaining such an education and ——e | = | Tr } ‘Georgetown Advertisements. | MEMBERS OF COVENANT LODGE. NO. 13,1 0.0. F.. wilt mbie at their hall (There 2 he parte i atte tuer WM. Catuory 8. NOPRIS THORNE, Secretary ‘OR RENT—(n let street, Georgetown, between Market aud Frederick streets. © tuo story a0d attic BRICK DWELLING. ‘news ea and inted. Inquire at 124 Dumbarton street, or at 45 Mt street. in Bo W ore BpAkeaiNs EN IN DRY Goops: BENJAMIN MILLER, 101 BRIDGE STREET, GROKGETOWN, D.C. Is selling great bargains in all kinds of WINTER GOODS. Money can be saved by giving bi@ a cali before pur. baring. Bleek bulk, Vel *teens, English Satins, Merinoes. irish Poptins, Plaid Poplins and Serges, Black A!- aces, 5 Blankets, Flanuels. Cloths and Cassimeres. Ingia brated Kid Gloves, Joseph's Kid Gloves, one delisr. . Bamburg Work, avd Real Laces. no which will be offered to the pudlic Prices, marked in plain flew Also, a lot of CLOTHS. CASSIMERES and VESTINGS, mado to order, Please examine my steck before purchasing. BICHABD FULL +LOVE, no? Im*™ No. 50 Bridge strest. ‘ASH PAID FOR LADIES’. GENTS AND CHILDREN'S CAST -UFF OLOTHING. BOOTS, SHOES, etc., at L. GRABWOHTL'S. 17355 Bridge ‘street, Georgetown. Nete by mail from Georgetown oF Washi tended y ¥ THOS. DOWLING, Auct'r; Georget-wa, TBUSTEE’S SALE OF VAULABLE HOUSE ON GEOR@ETU SEIGHTS. Py virtne of Ist day of Octobe eM aerong the lard Liber N.C. 'T.. No. 80 written request of i sell. st pablic aucti in front of the premi SATURDAY, the } 9th aay of November, A.D. 1500, at 4 o'clock 8, m., parts ol Lote Nos. 272 and 273, in “all's addition to Georgetown, with the improve- mente thereon. ‘The property fronte 60 feet on the weet site Washington street. and has a depth of 120 feat, alg eine A poe ond cones gens : ing Bouse and ont! ge, With the Bin provements, and is now occupied by M. P. Causia, Te of gale: 8.000 carn, of which $200 mast be when perty ie wtruck of and ster sale: the at very low A. D. tsi. acd 5 ords for thie county, in folios 180, et s terest ¥ secured by a deed of trust upon the property. Should the terms sot complied with in six dayaafter the day of sale, deposit to be forfeited and the property to be at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser, five day's notice In one paper published in be se Conveyancing and stamps at = RED. W. ES. cca ERR SOMES BBY THomAS DOWLING, Anct'r.; Georgstow UTUB'S SALE OF VALUABLE PROP By virtue of, and in obedience to. the Inst will and testament of ‘limothy O'Donnognae. eased, and with the consent of Peter O Donoghue, in hie own right. the undersigned ‘Will offer at Los ic le. on the premises,on WED- NESDAY, 16th November, 1570, at the hour of 4 the afternoon, that veluable situated at the northeast corner of Bridge and streete, in Georgetown, consisting of three stor-- fronting ts feet ‘on High ut won ae Sten: ronuing &'4 feet on street and d7~ fect on Briage street. Also, the three-story Brick Dwelling s'taated, on the south side of Brlage street, and ‘23% feet front by & feet deep. This honse contains twelve Foome, besides the store room, now occapied by Geo. per. Alto, on THURSDAY, at € o'clock, « Lot number S6.situated on the weat side of Fayette street feet front by feet deep. with the two Frame Be uses on the same. Also, the Dwelll now Bre. O'Do: notes, ee given, ard deeds of a incr aerréd par stamps at tee cost PETER ODoeNOG Executér. ut _ne2-eclw THOS. DOWLING, Anct._ MENT OF FALL AND W Ls5= ASORF AED SheE . D Win 119 Bridge Btreet, wn, D. 0. orga eigen RUE aed WIN TELCOS tavens Sot saga tataaiacly ford, 4 exclusively for rash, i of ‘Drees Fabrics. beat STRPE BINS 2 full line o Trish, Jol'd Poplins, gpricd Rolneliggn ced Hope Empress © French Perinos, pore Mohairs,and Alpacas of all the best gate SOUN ARC GOODS or the bet graders fine.” Cloths Cassimeresand Tweeds; Courvoisier’s, : t. “ d Pla ne: Lace fin fan Collars; Piain gr ey or ladies” and gen! s Under Fian- Table Linens, Towels, Shectiogs, fable Linens, Napkins, Tow jogs. 4 Lineus, Baskets, And bpread Brasscle, Ingrain. and. Three-ply Uar- ngs, Mats. Oil Oloths, #e. Cash pure lovited to call betore aking thelr purchasca, prees baxgeies on tt, i. oczime “JOHN H, SMO Real Estate FOR SALE BY RILBOURN & LATTA, REAL ESTATE BROKERS, COBNEB OF SEVENTH AND ¥ STREETS. TWO OF THOSE ELEGANT IDENCE* on K rtreet. between Mth street and Vermont avenme. Terms liberal. A SPLENDID NEW HOUSE on Macsachssetts avenue, near the corner of lth street. Honse is complete in all its appointments, and is one of the most attractive places in the city. TWO OF THOSE NEW HANDSOME STYLE BRICK BOUSES on Mth street. between L «treet and Massachusetts avenue. These House: have every modern convenience, and are finished in the best manner, Will he sold on very favorable terms. A NEW. LARGE, DOUBLE THREE STORY BRICK HOUBE on I str-et, near corner of 6b. has sixteen rooms, with all modern conveniences Will be sold at a bargain, on very reasonable terms A NEW THREE-STOBY BRICK RESIDENCE on Connecticut avenue, between H and I stro ti one of the most desirable locations in the ci y : «i teen rooms, with every modern improvement. T-rme ratisfactory. A LARGE, NEW, AND ELEGANT RES DENOE on M street. near lth strect, at the Ot cle; two high stories and Mansai tixteen rooms, with all conveniences; beautiful grouads sarrouad- ing the house. The lot is 65 feet tront by 1:0 Too: ep. A very attractive residence. ur eals on reasonable terms, Several of the most desirable RESIDENUES in District of Columbia, locates Georgetown t grounds and fine views, for erms. PRs Jarge og eA other See yee! Pooreery ronghont the city can_ be * our oft -e. wit prices and terins to suit all classes of purchasers. CHOICE BUILDING LOTS. THERE FINE LOTS fronting Lafayette Szuare. LOTS on Massachusetta avenue, near the M4tb- street Circle. LOTS on Vermont avenue and Mth street, corner of L street. LOTS on Vermont avenue, near Arlington House. — 1 street, near the residence of Geaeral rman. BUSINESS PROPBETY on Pennsylvania ave- ¥. and list of UNim@- PROV: fhrouhout tue city MONEY OONSTANTLY ON HAND TO.1.0AN ON BEAL ESTATE. Full information as to prices and terms of rato and Choice N. Y. Butter. JUST BECEIVED, PRICES MODERATE. we GBAD 48 ALSU LO’ Be oFapae aT OBBAPEB SLPHONZO YOUR @ROUE AND “T” MERCHANT, MASONIC TEMPLE, ORNS OTH ND F SrEssrs. Dried Beet. OBOICEST, TENDER SIDR. SELECTED AND PUT UP BY ANDEBEGO a BOTH, CINCINNATI, ELPHONZO YOUNGA, @EUCER AND “T” MERCHANT, MASONIC TEMPL 8, n@ ConNER 97TH aND F Srzrers UR! FEED" Fee an foe for bakers, rades for f All grades for famille ay cuore, V¥ MIDDLINGE for horse feed, BEAN Y OWN STURT MILL FEED of all kinds, VERY LOW KATES. _nod-tf GALT & CO. Fos 1,800 Boxes « iT 2 HAGICOT VERTS. Also, on Hand and Arriving— 100 Dozen Fresh Peachos 738 rr ATUES. 2 er FRESE ‘at New York pri And all other FBEBH GOODS st New York prices 0c27-e010t 1332 F street. STOVES, FURNACES, &e._ FEES HRS Se BAS! C, BBISSNEB'S CHEAP STOVE STORE, notin 717 7th street. THE iT. T= WILLIAM ge MONITOR OORAL CUOK STO" Re a ie PoStim* : Sub werese! Novenrr PARLOR COOK BLIGHT, and ot! ber FIRST-CLASS BTOVES Fer gale at the lowest price, ocst- Im Peek raomas.¢ co The Morning Glory BASE BURNING STOVES, PARLOB AND PORTABLE HEATESS, Born all the gas in the coa!, and al! the coal to ashes, without waste, thus producing what bas never be- tore been accomplished, PERFECT COMBUSTION OF COAL Conseqnently with balf the fuel. i make double the heat af any other contrivnace for bows ceremon: 4 a = — rata — Light a fire in sutemn. replenish coal and remove tue aabes once daily, and they goon buraing uutil spring. "They radiate am even, gentle, and healthy heat, with none ine abomitable amell cf gaeend barui Ther will be ‘he briskly by @ay and a8 slowly by of heat required in any climatens ere ‘hey ventilate ard itlaminate the rocm,and are as cheerful as an fire. They are made enirely of cast iren, and will not gen ‘asing popularity having in- to imitate, the public ebould beware, only the “MOBNING GLOBY.” oc?] Im HE WARREN ‘DOUBLE OVEN RANGE, pits without Shaking, Recking and Damp- - ‘Nothing can equal this, E. F. sim A Beewart trove Age BASE BURNER, with Brphon Fine, ig. F. SIMPSON, a Stewart Stove Agenc oc8 Penn. ave.. bet. loth and 1 [== CELEBRATED MURRAY & LANMAN’S FLORIDA WATER. THE MOST LASTING, AGREEABLE ana RE- FRESHING OF ALL PERFUMES, for use on the Bandkerchief, at the Toilet, and in the Bath. for sale by all Druggistsand Perfumers, se9-m.w,! } EDICATED FLANNEL UNDER- M CLOTHING, FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, Made to order, at sl AND'S SHIET AND UNDEBGAB garg MENT FACTORY, F street, one door east of 1th. f fhe MEDICATED F NEL USDERCLOTHIN. jane, apprai . vision vo * the city can be seen, MEW FAMILY SEWING MAOKIND KILBOURN & Latra, ‘aN 38 MAD nolt 3t Corner 7th and F strects, Om EASY TERMS, GENUINE BUCK GLOV rere OREARES SALERRO, ‘In Large Variety and made to order ATED yaene Coes, SUIS, Corroe ty AT a elwaye . “9 BAM EUG SONS GLOVE MANURACTORY, | gy sey vty Manket Weide SUP! E OOURT OF nSEOREE ¢. unwxrya’,. it on BEM COURT OY THE DISTRICT nott im *enlectory, 105 High ‘treet. vs. tra. 1929, Doe 10. PAPERHANGINGS, x ba 86. WINDOW snapEs,} 17400, ereoll to PIOTURE FRAMES, | ie FICTORB CORD AND TASSELS, PAINTINGS, ENGRAVINGS, &c., restate teen eee yas New Number 439, FAMILY SUPPLIES, ETO. —— | D™ 20H s5TOR, IMORE “A BALT! tty 3 7 ae tg Ls ys ve practice . of Europe ont Bret in this o land, France. Philadelphia the most . apeedy end of world for all DISEASES OF IMPRUDENOR ‘Weakness of the or Lim! rte tm fection of the Kidneys or Bindder charges, Impotency. General Del Head, Tar ei » Stomach or scinkg trom Solitary Habits of Touth- solitary ore tetal to their victims * sony the Syrens to the Mariners of ( . Diighting their most brilliant hopes or abticipatsocs — youxe aes Especially. who have become the Victims of Solitary Vice. that drcadtul and destructive habit wh Bvally sweeps to ap untimely grave thonsands (1 young men of the moat exalted talents and brilia:’ intellect. Who might o: ise have entranced ebing Senates with the thunders of el.geen: ‘waned to costecy the living lyre, may wh : PRT MABKIAGE, an Sed martiagcawarect Physical Ereative Power Inipenenc Palpitation. Organic Weak Immediately Oured. and Full Viger Restored This dietreeste niet, Bile tion. w h renders life mie te aud marriage tmxpossible, ts the pes Mone of saat inbainete Wet Mito © @MmMit excesses fr an | are of the dreadiul comeyurncce that re of bealthy © . ve symptoms ot beth body The system yO - A CURE WAREANTED LN TWo Days Persons rained in beaith by unlearned pretenders who keep them trifling month afver month tak... ; oe ed a injurtoas compoands, should appiy DR JOBNSTON, | Member of the Royal Gollege of & Graduate of one of the most emiuer, United States. and the Rs wt Bd, were dvore the corner. Fail wot to observe name 4 ee writing La and send @ portion of aé ig Sh jars Pri is cured at establishment ‘The many thousand within the lest twenty years, and the umertos te by Dr. Jow a portant Ron. witnessed by the Of the Sen aud macy ere, Bot chick ave are sod path Scions tbe poblle Sh csesisyes * of charac: ter Tespousibility, ms ry the . SKIN ISEASES B TOURED «chly BANKERS. H @. FANT. LL. WASHINGTON “FANT, WASHINGTON « co. No. 625 PENNSYLVANIA ; Beceive ite and loan money to depositcrr et on all pointe in the United Stam. Municipal loans, acd more Be end sell vermment sectrit!: 4 other stocks, ‘bonds and. eold ou commission. Ps). ht foreign exchange bonght and sold @ he 1 cities in this country aud Eorope. invite accounts of merchants ant business men. Sight drafts furnished to without cherge. We issue certificates o stipulating the rate of interest, and pays! fres, WASHINGTON CITY SAVINGS BANK, Corner of Seventh street and Louie AY COOKE 4 ©o., J BANKERS, Ecy and sell at current market rates GOVEENMENT SECURITIES. GOLD AND SILVER. for STOCKS, and BONDS promptly exe (4808 waseix LOAN OFFIOB Ax? sparen jareagen Dose Money Loaned on eae. Silver L3! Dia- from the ball. Private 5 Berea oat gree. Penns ave. poll S, Couper 2 co, ‘i LOAN OFFICE, 207 AND 209 4% STREET. _seso-tt Hear Pennsylvania Qwise TO OUB BARGE INCREASE IN BUSINESS, ‘We have reduéed onr interest to ONE-HALF THE USUAL RATES. ROBERT FULTOR « CO., MERCHANT PAWNBEOKES®, 324 Bunty Sraert, Between D street and Penns. avenve. ‘Have made extensive arrangements for LOABING MOREY enol oe Cloing. Dey Geede kee _. ‘i eben M. PRINCES LOAN OFFICE STILL EXigts. And in connection thereto, underneath — © a handsome room for the sale of bargsiss of Kind worthy the tteation of all. ated a