Evening Star Newspaper, November 3, 1871, Page 4

EVENING STAR. FRIDAY.............November 3, 1871. LOCAL NEWS. Amusements, &c., To-night. National Theater—Mrs. F. 5. Chanfrau— “Dora.” Lincoln Hail.—Lectare by Anna on Demazrogues and Workingmen. Masonic Temple—The Orphan Boys’ Fair. os Shylock among the Hospital Stewa-ds LAIM AGENT MADE A GOOD HAUL. NO SATISFIED, BUT LIKE OLIVER TWIST FOR MORE. present year a certain clatu who was formerly chief clerk eaa in one of the Departments, made gement with fo ine hospital stew- ards, who had been appointed from the clerical ferce of the War Department, by which they were to pay ten per cent. on all amounts of pay which might be found due them under a favorable ruling, which he thought might be rough his influence,” securing them ,but which ruling the War Depart- accounting officers of the Treasury dto make. By means best known to ascertained th&t a favorable ruling made in their cases, upon which he manded twenty per cent. Seventeen of the stewards refused to consent to collection oi their claims at that rate, but twenty-nme con- sented to the additional demand. The favorable decision was soon forthcoming, but a day or two betore its promulgation the stewards were visited and told that as there was some uncer- tainty in the case they had bgtter sell their claims for fifty centson the dollar. Mostof them con-cnting, they were then taken to the office of & Notary Public, where they were paid fifty per cent., with an additional deduction on the gross amount of five per cent., which left them nt forty-five per cent. of their original claims. By this little game the purchaser secured an average of $325 on each claim, and the claim agent the fee of twenty per cent: (over $100) upon each. It is said that this ex-chief clerk secured over one hundred and fifty claims, on each of which he gets twenty per cent. for collection, while the purchasers make fifty-five per cent. The ex-chief clerk now claims that he has a lein on the pay checks of the seventeen hospital eyaras vas refused to be victimized by him, and who filed their own papers in the proper quarters. As he holds a waitten agreement with gentlemen, by which he was to receive ten per cent. of the amountof their claims, he insists upon consideri: them his debtors, notwith- standing the fact that he violated the terms of fhe agreement by demanding twenty per cent. The pital stewards all that as they with- = ine after £ demand, = cuted them themselves, he cannot possi claim to any percent . itis understood that the Secretary ot the ary has been made ‘@ware of the facts in the case, and will take measures to protect the hospital stewards against the demands of this Shylock. INSTRUCTIONS FOR GARBAGE CoLLEcTors. A circular has been issued to the garbage col- lectors by Inspector General Gatchell, instract- ing them that from and after this date it shal be the duty of all garbage collectors to kee} careful supervision over their respective tricts, with a view to collect all garbage, ashes, filth, and decayed vegetable matter therein, and to see to its prompt removal; to nodfy the oceu- pants of each house in their respective districts | sit garbage, ashes, &c., in some conve- place on their premises, easy of access & suitable vessel, that the same may be collected daily, and any parties failing to com- ly with said request must be reported in writing t the garbage collector of such district, that proper steps may be taken to enforce the sani- tary regulations. No ce collector, under any circumstances, will be permitted to absent himseli from duty any day or part of day. with- out first obtaining ission. Garbage collec- tors, while in the discharge of their duties, will treat every one with respect and lf Charges against garbage collectors for t of duty, or violation of rules, will, if si ined, be deemed a sufficient cause for recommenda- tion for dismissal. tw depe o>——_ IsprsTRiaL Home Scnoor—The following —— Becnet pee ae —— — at the annual meeting yesterday :—President, Hon. H. D. Cooke; Wide Presidents, A. M. Ganzewer, Hon. John Hitz, Rev. A. B. Atkins; Secrei » H. M. Doolittle; Treasurer, Hon. A’ XN. Zevely; ‘Trustees —Walter S. Cox, Charles ¥. eck, Joseph T. H. Hall, Geor; » J. Dille; Executive Committce—Mre A. M. wer, Mrs. H. W. Blackford, Mrs. M. H. Doolittle, Mrs. Dr. Sunderland, Mrs. J. F. Webb, Mrs. Robert Ehinge. Mrs. W. W. Dw » Mrs. Mar- shall, Mrs. Chenowith, Mrs. Col. Creecy, Mrs. ©. V: Morris, Mrs. Bigelow, Mrs. M. R. Grey, Mrs. Essex. Miss Mary Whital, Mrs. Danwood: Mrs. Bramhall, Mrs. Howland, Mesars. J. Blacktord, Thos. Taylor, W. W. Dungan, Col dobn Eaton, L. Deane, A. k. Sparks. —— Cay THE SALary ov a Distaict Orvicer BE ATTACHED?—A few days ago sult was en- tered by Wm. Lauck agt. A. M. Green before Justice R. V. Hughes, and judgement given for plaintiff. Subsequently a writ to attach moneys due Green by the Board of Public Works was issued. Col. J. A. Magruder, treasurer of the board, states that Green is ap saurieve of the beard; that an indefinite sum isdue him; that the amount due is held by him (Magruder) ‘as treas- urer az.d is due Green es compensation for work and labor as an —. He (Magruder) con- tends that the money not attachable. It is eee that this, a test case, will be brought ‘fore the court. SEVENTEENTH Distaict REPUBLICANS.—A meeting of Seventeenth district republicans was held in Island Hall last be a Col. Perry Carson in the chair. Mr. H. M. Boswell was unanimously elected to fill the vacancy on the republican central committee. The Chair sug- gested that an assessment for campaign pur- Poses be made on ail employes of the District government, which was adopted, and the amount of $5 cach was fixed for those persons. Mr. F. A. Boswell announced that a grand ratification meeting of the lith, Ith, and 18th districts would held in that place on Thursday evening ‘ex! Tse Gerway Rervaican Crvs held a meeting at their hall last evening, and Mr. Ulke, the president of the club, completed the executive committee by appointing from the 2d =, a a and 4th, me euche! , William Stewart; lth, Jon Trreciark. The committee was directed to see that every voter is re; |, and to urge upon all the importance ot supporting the loan bill. The committee on mas meeti: reported that Stanton had granted them the use of Metzerott Hall for that purpose. Addresses were delivered by Messrs. Ulke, Behle, N. H. Miller, Carl Roeser and John Trzeciark, Catomxe 7: before cooking it is not more essential than to have a choice stock of goods on hand before inviting the public to call and examine it; and even this is not more im- portant than to let the public know the attrac- tions and inducements you have to offer after stoc your shelves. These plain business pfineiples are well understood and practiced by r. Baum, the well-known corset and hoop- skirt manufacturer, at 408 7th street. The result ds his establish ment is always crowded with the best ladies of the city anxious to examine and secure his latest styles. +tncocnoe MT TEE Tue New Jexsey Conomacationar Asso- <1aTioN.—The association reassembled at the Congretiona! Church at 30’clock yesterday atter- neon. when the Lord’s supper was celebrated, and Kev. Dr. Whittlesey preached the prelimi nary sermon. The services were conducted by Kev. Drs. Hurlbert, Bradford, and Adams. The evening session was opened with devotional ex- ercises, and the » “The education and evangelization of the South,” was discumed by Kev. W. B. Brown, of Newark, N. J.; Gen. 0. ©. Howard, and others; after which the associa- tion adjourned sine die. : bt Awwa E. Dicktxson’s yew LectuRrg,“‘Dema- es and W .” the fourth in the Army course, will delivered at Lin- colm Hall evening. the + tions of this gifted lady, _ having been delivered fh lar Saiences Te 36-inch Main, Etc. Major George H. Elliott, the late the Washington Aquedact, in his says: a AT GREAT PALLS. The permai dam extending across the Maryland channel, or from a point near the head of the aqueduct to Copn’s Island, remains in ex- cellent condition. and has required no repairs during the year. There was an appropriation of $5,500, available for expenditure during the last year, for removing the obstructions in the river above the dam, w! Prevented the free access of the water to the head of the aqueduct. It is belleved that the work done and to be done under the appropriation will effectually remove the difficulty which existed, and that supply of water to the aqueduct will be sufficient for many years, and for @ increase in the pop- ulation of the District. fore the full capanity of the conduit, nearly 100,000,000 gallons per day, (a supply sufficient fora population of more than halt a million, besides furn agreat amount of water power,) can be realized, anextension of the dam across the Virginia channel, according to the original design, will probably be neces- sary. CABIN JOHN BRIDGE. My estimates tor the parapets of this bridge, Grithth Park bridge and the two others on the line of the conduit were $20,000, but Congress reduced the amount in the appropriation to $10,000. I recommend that the coping be pur- chased and laid with the existing 7 Topriation, and that the balance be retained in the hope that Congress will grant an additional amount. An iron railing is not suitable for this bridge, which is much used by the heavy teams from Montgomery county, and is so narro-y that there is barely redm for two to pass each other. I have designed an open-work brick parapet, to be covered with stucco, which will not cost more than a heavy iron railing, and will be in keep- ing with the character of this elevated struc- ture. The roadway is but I feet wide, and is %) feet above the creek. and the parapet should not only be strong enough to prevent accidents in cases of horses becoming frightened on the- bridge, but should have the appearance of — which an iron railing, liable to be struck by the hubs of wheels of vehicles, would nothave. Probably the parapets should be of stone to be commensurate with this celebrated bridge. THE TUNNELS AND THE CONDUIT. Tunnel No.1 (near Great Falls) is not lined by an arch, and some rocks fell some years ago from the roof to the fioor, and they interfere :omewhat with the waterway. The other tun- nels are all in condition. The conduit re- mains in excellent condition. There was an ap- propriation of $10,000 for the fiscal year 1870-71 for macadamizing the conduit read, to prevent the traftic—which is considerable, between Mont- mery county, Maryland, and the District— a cutting ‘the earth and injuring the extrados of the arch. Under this appropriation there were macadamized 16,872 running feet of the road, and stone was hauled and distributed along the road sufficient to macadamize about 2,500 feet more. In addition to the macadam- izing, there was a large amount of work done in raising and widening the embankment over the | conduit. There was made, by act of March 3, | 1ST1, a further hs ge riation of $10,000 fur con- tinuing this work, which is now in progress, and it is believed that it will protect ail o! the road which requires any expenditures upon it. THE RECEIVING RESERVOIR. The balance of the appropriation available for | the protection of the banks of the reservoir will be expended as soon as the other works now on hand will permit. in constructing the wing-walls at the outlet of the conduit into the reservoi | and if any money should remain when these ai | completed, it will be expended on the water-face of the dam. This reservoir will then be com- pleted. On the 20th of June last the fetid taste and smell of the water consumed in the District attracted the attention of every citizen. It re- | mained for several days, and off as mys- | teriously and as rapidly as it came. It is not an unust circumstanee in water-works, but the causes of itdo not seem to be well understood. The generally received opinion is, however, that | it arises from the conferve which, under favor- | able circumstances, are generated in all reser- voirs. THE DISTRIBUTING RESERVOIR. Work on this reservoir was commenced on the 13th of April last, and the entire reservoir will be finished as tc time the contractors have completed their contract for finishing the slope- wall. The public land at this reservoir will be fenced, trees will be planted outside the dam, the tops and slopes of the dams will be sown in grass, and it is believed that this will soon be one of the most attractive spots in the District. THE HIGH-SERVICR RESERVOIR IX GEORGE- Town. The ap ion for this reservoir was, for the fiscal year 1570-71, $4,000, and for the fiscal year 1871-72, $4,000. Plans were prepared for &n ornamental iron cornice at the topof the wu domical arch over the reservoir, and for an iron fence around the lot, when I received a petition from citizens in the neighborhood that | the dome be takea down and an iron fence built | upon the reservoir wall. The top of the reser- voir, as designed, would juire the dome to be completed to the top, ft the rule in Europe of covering reservoirs in cities to protect them from the sun, and especially from the dust from the streets. - is a compromise between the wishes of the citizens in the neigh- borhood and the original, and I am convineed that, when it is finished, the reservoir will be an ornament to that part of Georgetown, and the objections of the protestants will moved. As soon as the iron-work is finished, the exterior of the arch will be covered with stucco. THE NEW 36-INCH MAIN. After quoting the law of Sages in relation to this, report continues :—Tne attention of the governments of Georgetown and Washing- ton was brought to this matter by letter and es- timate, w! I submitted on the 13th of Janua- ry, 181. But no appropriation was made till the new Territorial government passed the act of July 20, 1871, appropriating $450,000 for this main, for a 30-inc! on New Jerse: hee il. The | and for a 20-inch main on Capitol specifications and drawings having been made, invitations for proposals tor furnishing the 36 inch main from the reservoir t> New Jersey ave- nue (which will req uire about 9,000,000 pounds of iron) were invited “ope ela cireular and advertisement | on the 24th of July last. The bids were opened on the 5th of Ai it found that th b—rigem bid (thor fait n tl was informal, I referred the q mn, as to my power to accept it, for the decision of the Attor- ney General of the United States, Thatofficer | having decided that I could not accept the lowest | bid, and the difference between it and the uext bid | being so great (about $25,000), I determined, after | conference with Gov. Cooke, to reject all the bids | and readvertise, which I did on the 25th ultimo, | and bids were opened anew on the 5th instant. | On the second opening of bids there were four | which, ers: e estimated quantities, | amounted to the following sums; Jessie W. Starr & Sons, Camden, New Jersey, $254,926.07; Wiliam Smith, Pittsburg, Penns) Vania, $215,- | €61.82; K, D. Wood & Co., Philadelphia, Penn- | sylvania, $288,0¢0.10; The Gaylor Iron Pi Company, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1 633.10, The award was made, with the approval of the Goy- | ernor, to the lowest bidder. Invitations for tend- ers for laying the pipe hav’ been advertised, the latter were openedon the [5th instant. There were twelve bids, the lowest being those of Em- mart, Dunbar & Co., (tor the reservoir, the east and the west Washington divisions.) and O’Hare, Himber & Co., (for the Georgetown division,) at priceswhich considering the estimated quantities amount to $61,801.50 for the whole line. The aw: having been made to the parties just named, they have signed the contracts; — the required bouds. The contracts require that they | shall have the entire line laid and completed with- in thirty days from the time the pipe shall have been furnished by the pipe-founders, under heavy penalties. This time, as before stated, is the Ist ot February, so that we may confident- ly expect to have, by the Istof ‘ch next, | the full benefit of eighteen millions of gal- jons a day additional which the new main will | bring to the city, although, as the connections | will made gs fast as the new main is laid be- an increased pig Bae d be expected before that time. | have information that the pipe-founders, at this 7 3 ‘ F ¢ z 8 F foe ker arene a ete a e for the ‘36-main will be about as tuck as een ie advaniageously taken from the market this sea- son. I therefore, to delay invitations a pipe (the 30-inch and the ) ll later in the be made bods pe —, i The Washington Aqueduct_The New | sufficient t> has in. Sieacre page yy 7 ——- tho prvmectinn oC dams against I have not ‘Sh opportunity of the condition of the water in the sum- ‘When this reservoir is otherwise ‘effect of shallow depth as was on? thas in the hot months, T do not on account of the greater depth of ter, it will be time enough to recommend | omen for deepening it. 3. Gate- for regulating the flow in the conduit are and will always be required at Groat Falls and at the reservoirs. cabins in which they now live are smail and uncomfort- heey parr te ition nn of Sal other gran ™ works of which any of our ches, can boast. A new house should be constructed at the d.s- tributing reservoir, and the others should be re- aired. 2 4. On other long lines of water-works like this telegraphs are maintained, which connect the houses for the water-gates with the office of the superintendent. They are of simple dial variety, such as are used by private coi in all cities for transmitting messages between man- ufacturing and other establishments and their offices. There are several in use in Washington. Their utility on the aqueduct is manifest, for in cate of rudden floods in the river, or of accident on the line at any time, word could be transmit- ted in a moment to different gate-keepers, and to the office of the superintendent, avoiding the damage which may at any time result from de- lay in sending messengers on foot along the long line of these works. The machine reterred to is comparatively inexpensive, and I respectfally recommend an appropriation for its purchase, and for the erection of the poles and wires. 5. There should be a further appropriation for the completion of the parapets of the bridges on the line of the conduit, for reasons stated under the head “ Cabin Jolin Bridge.” My estimates of appropriations which should be made for the next fiscal year are therefore as follows: For dwellings for keepers of the water- ates, $5,000; for completing the parapets of Sabin John and the other bridges on the line of the conduit, 8 Ta dial telegraph con- neeting Great Falls with the reservoirs and with the office in Washington, for maintenance (including salaries of gate-keepers) and general repairs, $12,000. Total, $30,500. > as The Democrats Waking Up. CHARLES G. GODFREY NOMINATED IN THE TENTH DISTRIC A meeting of the democratic and conserva- tive voters of the 10th district was heid last night at German Hall, on 11th street—Mr. H Gettier chairman, and'Mr. Frank Myers secre- tary—for the purpose of nominating a candidate for the House of Delegates, and after a ballot Dr. Charles G. Godfrey was declared the nomi- nee. Mr. John F. Ennis was elected the repre- sentative to the central democratic committee. he following were appointed:—Exeeutive com- mittee, George W. Bauer, Ferd. Butler, John ‘Travis, P. Jordan, Frank Myers; mittee, Ferd. Butler, P. Jordan, ker, Thomas McLaughlin, V. LaRoque; cam- gn committee, Henry Miller, John Birch, R. nigar, James Green, John Usher, James Godden, Geo. St. Clair, Wm. Shoomaker and V. LaKoque. Resolutions were adopted favoring eight hours as a day's work and $2 as a day's pay for the laboring man. THE TWO CANDIDATES IN THE TWELFTH DI8- TRICT. Mr. William Dickson writed to Mr. W. W. Mcore that, as some dissatisfaction has been ex: pressed by Mr..Moore.and his friends as to the action ot the beara, October 16th, at Beck's Hadi, io nomin tingiim (Dickson) for the House of Delegates, he makesthe following proposition: * Let a primary convention of the democraticand conservative voters of the district be called at some suitable time and place, to be agreed upon between us, giving due notice thereof in the daily apers; let well-known and intelligent citizens of rreproachable character be selected by us to act as judges to hold the election, the polls to be ke; open trom 2 to Go’clock p. m.; permitting none vote save those who have been duly registered, and are known to be residents and voters of the ‘Twelfth district, acting with the conservative and democratic party, thus giving full and free ex- pression to the wishes of our people; and I will agree to abide the result, giving to the successful nominee my unqualitied support.” Mr. Moore in his reply says “If this proposi- tion had been made prior to the meeting men- tioned in your letter, it would have been ac- cepted, but the irregular convening of that mecting, evidently in Your interest, without con- sultation with my friends or myself, has placed me in a position from which I cannot withdraw without violating promises which they think f ought to redeem. He cannot recognize the mecting as a “‘regular stated meeting of the democratic and conservative citizens of the Twelfth district.” That meeting simply met, performed a special work andadjourned. I had no intimation of any movement in that direc- tion, although on each of the six days immedi. atel preceding (exce t Sunday) Ps had met on business connected with our legifature duties. A like silence seems to have been observed to- warils my friends, none of whom seems to have been at the meeting. I regret the procedure as one having the appearance of a design uncere- moniously to thrust me aside, and if any evil shall result I shall have the consolation of know- ing that it did not originate in any undue haste or indiscrect ambition on my pare” MR. JOHN HOGAN NOMINATED IX THE NINE- TRENTH DISTRICT. The primary election held by the conserva. tives of the nineteenth district yesterday, for the purpose of selecting a candidate for th la- ture, resulted in the selection ot Mr. John Hogan, the present delegate, the vote standin, John Hogan, 225; Walter W. Brooke, 36, and Wm. Biake, 12. —— Condensed Locals. ‘The second track of the Columbia street rail- road will be laid within the next few weeks. Lodgers are getting quite numerous at the sta- tion houses as the weather gets colder. The navy yard employes will be paid off to- morrow, instead of on the 10th of the month, as formerly. Company A, Washington Light Infantry, have adopted resolutions of respect to the memory of the late Col. James Y. Davi The book-binders of Chicago have issued an appeal for aid, addressed to their brethren of the U: d States. T. Betts has been awarded the contract for grading G street, from Maryland avenue to 6th Street east. The bequest recently made by the Rev. James B. Donelan, of this city, was not to Georgetown College, but to Woodstock College, Maryland. Miss Ann T. McWilliams, this city, has been appointed a clerk in the dead-letter office, Post Office Department. The charitable should remember the fair for the benefit of the orphans, at Masonic Hall every night. Dr. James C. Welling will be inaugurated as president of Columbian College at the Congre- open church, corner of 10th and G streets, on jonday evening next. A tar shed on L street caught fire yesterday. The flames were extinguished by engine com- pany No. 1, before any great damage had been done. On Wednesday afternoon Mr. Palmer, a clerk in the Census office, successfully accomplished the feat of wheeling a keg of nails (weight 100 Ibs.) on a wheelbgrrow five miles without rest- ing, and thereby won $25 of Mr. James White. he students of the Washington Business Col- lege will give a grand promenade concert at the hall, corner 7th and L streets, this evening, and a collection will be taken up for the benefit of the sufferers from the recent fires in Michigan and Wisconsin. The chime of bells for the Metropolitan (M. E.) church has been put in place by Mr. Jones, of Troy, New York. e room from which the chimes will be played is not yet ready, and it may be some two or three weeks yet before our — be able to hear the music of the yells. +20e- THE COURTS. Judge MacArthur —Wynne intiff for one moiety of lot 2, square 2%, bes: Adams ys. Robi udg- ment below af . Bartley Si Tucker; vervict for plaintiff for # COURT IN GENERAL TER) Chief Justice Cartier presiding.—Ongsmith, lessee, va. H. 8. Joan- son on trial to-day. POLICE COURT, To-nay, Judge Saell.—Georgi- ana Stop, for calling Eliza Davi 5 coll le feat: @ sh tor aseulting Siaces Pinto tt eg or ned @i0.. Michael Kady’ loud aad boi Be, feel ray Wace ct fined $5. Nancy Jackson, larceny es hi Reg wg stoi eieee. the Lif 2 ct id CITY ITEMS. Homan Harris Swrrcues, Curlsand Braids, new just received, at C. Baum’s Hair Depot-weviheeree Ea Draw Kersey Ovencoats for gentlemen, very me, at low prices. Guo. C. Hexnxtne, No. 410 7th street northwest. Dottrar Kid Glove for ladies, and children at C. Baum’s Corset Ty, 408 7th street. Don’t mistake the name or number. nes NEw Store axp New Pnices—Gents, do FL Want to save money ? Go to Price's Gent’s ‘urn Depot, 413 7th street. He is a new beginner, and sells cheap. No humbug. Try and convince yourself. oo eRe Tux Davis Vertical Feed Sewing Machine, the novelty and perfection of sewing mechan- jem, It toa shuttle machine, and Res the best raider, hemmers, &c. > 410 northwest. — ees Axpomtnat Corsets, in white and drab, all sizes on hand and made to order, at Baum’s Corset and Moopskirt Factory. Don’t mistake the name or number. <use Ea Hostery Deror for ladies, gent's, misses, and children at C. Baum’s, 408 ith street. Ten per cent. off by the half dozen. The largest assort- meut of Balbrigans. aoe eet Gextiewen’s Dress Suints—the largest variety of kinds and sizes. Boy's Dress Shirts, from $1 to 2. Gentlemen's Night Shirts. Right Taps, Silk Handkerchiefs, Stocks, &e. Prices are based upon the lowest market values. Gro. C. HENNING No. 4107th street northwest. Fiounrs Witt Nor ‘Lit! How Large Fortunes Are Made. FACTS FOR THE PEOPLE. See the prices at which four of the leading Sewing Machines are sold in the United States and England: Price in land. In th Wheeler & Wilson. mais 6 New Singer. 32 50 Elias Howe. Wilson Shuttle.. 40 00 The above prices are for exactly the same classes of machines as sold in both countries. re is scarcely any diflerence in the cost of material and labor in any of the above-named machines. Win eas G. Wilson, President of the Sewing Machine Go., peared before me, and made oath that the above prices are correct and taken by him from cir- culars published in the United States and Eng- land under the corporate names of the com- panies manufacturing said machines, e U. 8. $85 00 65 00 65 00 45 00 Faep. Suita, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Cuyahoga Co., 0. The Wilson Sewing Machines are for sale at A. RosenTuat, 404 7th street. Terms easy. ———_»+—___ ‘ Novick To THE Pustic.—I. Becker & Co. successor to P. Wallach, dealer in pop bared and boys clothing, have received an entire now stock of goods, which they are selling at the lowest market price. Those in want of clothi or gent’s furnishing goods, would do well to c: and examine theft goods before purchasing elsewhere. I. Becker &Co., Odeon Hall, corner 44 HEMPLer hes all kinds of barometors. i Corns, &c.—Dr. White, chiropodist, No. 535 15th street, ite Treasury, Washington, and No.7 North Charles street, Baltimore: success, fully treats Corns, Bunions, ring Nails, &c., without pain. — Gortzs PaTenT KeFLEcTiINe GAs AND Lamp Suaves will save one-half of the quan- tity of gas or coal oil consumed without the use are cheap and durable. 2 ee te “Have You Sgn ir?”—The beautifu straight-brim, soft indented crown Hat, with or without the feather, at FRanc, the Hatter’s, next to the Original Franc’s, 433 7th street, between D and E. BOOKS, STATIONERY, &o. GBtuneron's LIST OF NEW BOOKS. udith; A Tale of Two Continents; price...$1. newssesisien All the MAGAZINES and FASHION BOOKS for November, and everything in the STATIONERY and BLANK BOOK line, wholesale and retail, at SHILLINGTON’S BOOKSTORE, Corner 4% street an¢ Penna. avenue. N®* Books. och FASHIONABLE STATIONERY. LATEST STYLES OF VISITING, WEDDING AND INVITATION CARDS. TINTED PAPERS AND ENVELOPES, Several Novelties of these articles. PHILP & SOLOMONS, BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS, 023 911 Pennsylvania av NEW B00Ks ar BALLANTYNE'S, 402 7th street, Intelligencer Building. Plato's Works, by Jowett, 4 vols., $12. Intellee- tual Science, by Prof. Porter, §3. Bark Street P: Bent, by Rownscad, S120" Hats of Reicha ia ny Townse om give: by Tyndyll, $2. ‘Belief Map of United Statew 1.25. ocl8 OTIOR. ‘ATIONERY STORE OURS Eta A HAMPER Fat clans x Ravi INTING es 4 INDING DONE FO, ORDER public are invited to call and examine our “Under National Metropolitan Bank, Anll Rea Geet te Sy eae hr, Sw: ecld-tr Ges» BONDS. DUBING THE PAST FEW WEEKS THE DEMAND FOR 7-80 NORTHERN PACIFIC GOLD BONDS Has been daily increasing, and holders of FIVE- FRENTIRE continue to manifest the fullest cont ——— omenanyrnagese Oran Geen ce Al for bold oe B ISTRICT OF COLU ‘the time in the TA. fixing af the lative Assembly of the District ventitied “An act ‘uthorizing the District lumbia to create 'a debt for upecial improvements and repairs in said District by the issuing of four million of bonds el lev fn for the payment £ interest as it shall ann: acerue thereon, miltting theact with the qucetion of the laguing of the four inillion of improvement bonds to s vote of the people at a general election in aaid District,” aj proved August {9, 1&1, wil be submitted inthe mode Provided by said act to the people of said District for their approval or disapproval, im connectisn with the question of issuing four millions of bor for improvement and repairs as mentioned in said act. Bald election will be the first general election after the passage of eaid act. Said act Is hereto subjoined snd pubiication thereuf smade herewith. District of Columbia. 2. Governor of thr EDWIN L. STANTON Becretary of the District of Columbii AN Act authorizing the District of Columbia tocreate ‘a debt for special improvements and re in said District b» the issuing of four milifon of bonds, and levying a tax for the payment of the interest as it shall annually accrue thereou,and submitting theiact with the question of, the iesaing of the million ofimprovement bonds to a ¥ peo: pleate ‘general clection im said District, by the Lentslative Assembly of tha Dastrict of Columbuay That in order that special tame commenced and completed, and sewers and bri be constructed therein, and other ra Works be executed, the Governor DI is Buthorized aud empowered, fer and of said istrict, to issue, or cause to be issued, as herein- after directed, registered or coupon bonds te the amount of four million dollars, in denominations of fifty, one hundred, usand . De date of their issue. a seven percentum annually. Suc. 2 And de ut further enacted, That a jal tax is hereby Tevied on the taxable property of the Diss trict of Columbia, for the period of arenty years, te Anamount uficiznt to pet the interest Rich tony Sccrue or the said bonds during said period, whic tax shall bo collected in sums of two hundred and sighty thousand doliare, during each of said years: ‘ably to the provisions of the act of the Oo ‘the United States, entitled," An act to prov! & government for the District of proved Feb velght Seventy-one, an tral taxes of eaid District sball be collecesd. peeren 1 aing #n said interest annually accruing « Bec.3. And be ut further enacted, That nor shall. in connection with the Secret Comptrolier, repare said bonds for issue snd On their face they shall be designated “special provement bonds,'"and shall be sigmed bythe ernor, count gms Secretary troller, and have affixed to them the seal of ict. BEc. 4. And be tt further enacted, Which may be prepared said, until ir for ited with the Com: A F ist i & Hy f islative Assemblys and sat wenty-first day of ODE, exclusively the public iuterests act, A ‘iction tl in the of the District of Columbia: be panteted ment in the jail of this asap en eh) ogi fs Sue of not toon than five hundred aeliore "aes than one thousand doilars. Bxc, 9, And be tt Surther enacted, That shall be submitted to the or el vith the questioue ot er qu aforesaid, all ‘the question of im] M ement bonds, to a vote. eral election ‘the issu! ment bonds as prov! lions for he bai inst said act and the issuing ofthe pod ‘tbat oe follows: ‘end ‘of four mil- sand laying payment of shall annually accrue 4 the act, with the question of the ions of improvement bonds to ave of the ‘at a general election in said ‘against the jesuing of four millions of im- pesement onde ge proved for in eaid act. Third. That edmdlot-box for each election district shall be provided by the Governor, in which the bal- fots for snd against the said law, and for and againet ement bonds, shall be deposited, att the Slection In relation thereto shail be conducted tnval tes iesuing of the four mill: people respects, as Tsons entitled to vote, and herwise,in accordance with the laws and Hoge which may bea te to the holding of gen- eral elections iu said District. th. Uy closing the polls, the ballot-bo: contnining nid sickest fo vol mg Oy made, and u| ia 4 é' GEEE thereot y pon the counting of said’ ballotay d returns of Seuss ‘chat tn each election district, together. with Havements of the en ‘vouse cast made Ret rm forty eight hours, out and Cy " = iw Sumber of votes x the er} People of said District for their ‘al, with the said act entitled Bog" th: "District of Columbia to. creates dete for improvements and repairs in said District by 6 issuing ef four million of bonds, and levying a of the tntereat’ as it shall sn and submitting the act, Seetmeence ot ihe, lareing of four ‘anlite — emen 20 are opie 1 Sigction in the said Disgrici. =" PD! Mt # kener Said election will be th est feneral cleetion after = of said act entitled “An act levying » Payment of the interest as it shal! an nually accrue op four million lars of bo thorized to be pee by the District ef Columb ap act entitled * Ap act authorizing the District of Golumbin tocreate adcbt for special improvement and repairs in said District by the iesuing of million of bonds, and levying a tax for the payment Of the interest as it shall anoually acerne facrean, and submitting the act, bu @ issuing of four milfieus ‘of improvement bs grote of the people at mgeneral slection im said rict. said election, as respects the aaid act. will be held'as in the said act provided. Sard ab, ion thereat ix her: Governor of ihe District of Columbia. EDWIN L. STANTON Secretary of the District of Columbia, oval or di appresal sap a doll ds, to ANAcT @ tax for the payment of the inter- est as it shail ly gccrue on four million dollars of 4 to be issued by the District of Columbia by an act entit Au sot Suthorizing the District of Columbia to create = Geb fer tm in said igtrict the issuing of four millions of bonds and levying a for the interest : L i E = printed, and thove ‘shall Words following. sama ‘@ tax for the of twenty years for the ot ‘es tt shall million of outa wo bs issued byte actaxthorlsiog the Dicticne? Ge ‘debt for ir aid District Sp the lsoatag’ oF fae ‘and levying s tax for the paymest the ‘sct ith the question of the in: venti an samen! : in the said vote ot the people at ithe or fede shall be in il tobe narecenny 00 the of four for the payment if and submitting the act. the questi of four ‘millions ‘of improvement bonds. tors Dutra? ae = . That the tickets for and aqninst this —- a Sebonited in the ballot boxes which the Gov: FBT ballots which may ‘ect entitled * An Se = i E i i i g i 5 F E s' F I 7 a8 Er. | Hl iH ; 8 3 i & E ie #2 efi Hl ci i Hi a) i ae t fi HET F EH a rly Hi ; i i 4 i the the votes as cast in each district; and after certi! the resuit to the Governor and file a copy of certificate the records of his office. Sixth. If it appear from said returns as certi- fied to by the thata ity of the votes cast for members of said ve ae shall ave been cast in favor of this law, it shall be in full force and effect, claim this | and the Governor shall the same in the papers of the District in which w may be published. I: ty votes cast thi shall be void and of om afer ite pass hot and: in the office ‘Src. 3 ‘ enacied, That whereas an SEisceT i he event oft apercnal by econ event sal be in forge from amd "after ee’ teedesbeezt a CHARLES L ‘Of the Hox SPWILLIAM STORET" in “ 39, taht of the Council. « Governor. au Zltm FROCLAMATION BY THE the stock of the Pint- ore, Src. 2, Uf martes, That, act shall be wate ted ty the pm eral election, an! shall recsve @ me. votes cant for membore of th: shall receive Sheeurecral and se Ereee of the Cuitel Brates. the esas vided that this ‘at the syority of the at election: And prowides further. That and autbortard tw pacribe, ustme t plambta, to th- capital stoot au and Potomac Kaflrom! Company. to ap amonnt pot —k a bendred thousnud del- lars: - That. before euch sabscription Regie. eet cy idence be furn te the of Public Works Ly gl subscript! om will be eee for the pose of completing the erading ead road. war Ty guarantece shall be given te eid ine it wo ead- scribed be faith: ted to seid work. and that said work will be completed within tiene te avail of emid tow ey t vania Cent pre: ae Say some point os tl river whiet "s 1 be satisfactory te eaid Roart of ite yiment ernor ‘That in order of eakd 4 the y authorized to issue the tered or compon bonds of the Pistrict of Col which sball after date, and bear six per centum interest, balf Zreriy.to sn emount hecesmary to of ix ‘boasand dollars. ap ‘and pay over ocwade the mont aud Potceone Raittoad Company, a and inench amounts as may be required Frogs, Of the work sforceaid : Proveded. ponds shall pot be sold at = per centum of the par value t Suc. 3. Amd bea further om meet shall be levied annually « ta: such lower rate a* may sufiic ry of the in said Test mC. 4. Amd be at further ema vis herel pre the n section of the ruary twenty-one, one. and by eame to the it shall be waked upon ted, That the Gc ‘by requested to cause thisact to be duly general election, as re eniee : said Pied- —— male charter of olumbia. (act of Congress of Feb- ichteen hundred and seventy- je Proctamation to submit ¢ od prescribe the form in which BULSR, Bpeaker of the Hours of Delngatee, P oi the Council Co . Approved. Angust 18, 157 rh D. CCOR E.G. ent] tm a 8 Georgetown Advertisements, curs PATEPT WEATHER STRI exhibition at 116 By ridge street. ix decided? P. now on : great im, ment. Any one desirous to embark in A light atnd profitable business should call ‘and neo te atonce. There te money init, molt Fa AND WINTER GoopDs. JOAN H. 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