Evening Star Newspaper, June 19, 1872, Page 4

ee TNT, ‘EVENING STAR. LOCAL NEWS. Condensed Locals. ‘The 19th district republicans last night — to attend the Grant ratification meeting on Tuez- day night next. ‘ Gov. Cooke has appointed Capt. Jas. E. Wangh @ notary public for the District of Columbia, vice Mr. Arthur Shepherd resigned. Mr. Richard Owen has been appointed mail messenger at the navy yard to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. Lewis. Owen served im both the navy and army during the war. Richard Johnson, colored, his hip dislo- cated this morning by the fauting tn of bank of earth where be was working in Howard Uni- versity grounds. The poundmaster’s wags are bard at work daily in an effort to cur-tail the number of ki- i's in Washington. We could easily spare, say 0,000 or more yelping dogs, and then have enough on hand for all practical purposes. Ten Indian chiefs are expected in this city on Saturday next. Among them are four Apaches, two Apache Mohaves, two Pinos, and one Pap- ago. These Indians are wild, having never been away from their hunting grounds before. The oid small-pox hospital was destroyed to- day by fire, under direction of the health officer, Mr. Gatchell, who, as a precautionary measure against the spread of the fire, obtained the ser- vices of the Columbia engine to be on the ound. w Avout a week since the boardof public works gave an order for painting all the lamp posts which have been erected since June, 1371, to Wm. Ferguson, This order has now been ex- ten:led “o as to inclade the lamp posts on Penn- sylvania avenue, from Georgetown tothe Navy Yard. The latter have not been painted tor eighteen years. he 15th distriet workingmen met last night, an] were addressed by Mr. Warren Ghoate, who satisfactorily explained his action on the eight- hour bill in the legislature, which had been mis- understood. At the close of his address a reso- lution was unazimoausly passed thanking him for his services, and the members of the House for their vote on the eight-hour bill. Public School Examinations. Szcoyp DisTacT.—The examination of Miss Georgie Lane's school (female mar) took lace yesterday, and was largely attended. Bere were 4@ pupils present—one absent ou ac- count of sickness. ‘The room was beautifally decorated,and on the blackboards were some fine drawings which would have done credit to @ professional draughtsman. Mr. Woodward examined the school in mental arithmetic, Mr. Detrick in written arithmetic, Mr. McLellan in graphy, and Mr. A. K. Browne in mar. Ficexertises were tuterspersed with sing! and the re of compositiors. The result o} the examination was all that could be desired. Inthe competitive examinations in arithmetic and grammar this school carried off the prizes, the premium for the former stady being award- edto M M. Kobrer, and for the rto Sallie K. Randolph. A ‘prize book for reading, mted by a fri of the school, was awarded to Emma L. Bond, oftered by Trustee ——— for the best composition, was won by Elsie G. Justice. The Schmedtie medals tor German were awarded in the first class to M: F. Bartlett, second class to Sarah Bartlett. A ik was sented to Caroline E. Reiss, of the first-class, who was considered equal to the medal scho.ar. Dr. Dyreuforth, the German teacher, gave books to the following members of his cl: Alice V. Skippon, Nellie McLean, Grace E. Poole, Isa- bella Helmsen, and Mary Evans. Inthe contest for the school medal Mary Johnson, Inez Good- rich, Emma L. Bond, and Kate V. Lawlor were equal on their record through the year, bat at the written examination the first-named young lady gained the prize, and the teacher made the other contestants a handsome gold harp was presented to Ida Jor music. Tue resent. A nm for her er premiums were awarded as —Diplomas, Emma L. Bond, Kate V. Mary Bartlett, Inez Goodrich, Sarah Bartlett, Alice Harrison, Florence Ball, Alice V. Skippon, Alma Palmer. Nellie McLean, Sal- lie Parker, Adah Frazier, Emma Rowe, Maggio McCleary, Isabella V. Helmsen, Kate W, iy Caroline E. Reiss, Emeline C. Weightman, Sal- He K. Randolph, Grace C. Poole, = R. Evans, Nannie R. Woodward, Kate Burnham, Carrie Cassidy, Etta Eakle, laura Hoover, Mary M. , Ida Jordan, Florina Brereton, and Alice Bowie. Tuirp Distaict—Female intermediate No. 2, located in the Wallach building, Miss Han- nah P. Johnson, teacher, was examined yester- day afternoon ‘by ex-Trustees McKim and Marche. The pupils showed remarkable proti- clency in arithmetic, grammar, im fact, in all their other studies. several oe with fine effect. teacher and scholars were highly and deservedly com- ae im remarks by Dr. McKim and Mr. alin. r. George Custis, who taught in the public schools ot Washington some twenty years ugo, made a very interesting address, in which he compared the schools of that day with the Present. His remarks were listened to with the gteatest attention. ‘The honors were awarded as follows: Medal, Annie 8S. Harrington; diplo- mas—for attendance, scholarship, and \deport- ment. Sallie Woodfield, Carrie Clark, Sevilla Bryan, Rose Armistead, Ida Hawley, Lizzie Wilson, Anne Hutcherson, Ada Milis, Cora Ober, Anice Halley, Hosie Jenkins, Lizzie Nor- eorgia Addis, Laura Shomo, Annie Skirv- ; Mary Murray, Annie Taylor, Kate Lus>y, and Lillie Cross; penmanship, Rosa Sanderson; ahby, and, hey sung mm , Leonella itchell. ocetu Distaiet.—Female intermediate schoo! N. +» Miss Annie Van Horn teacher, was examined yesterday by Trustee Champlin. Previous to the examination a grand march was performed by Miss Annie Kowell on the piano, during which the pupils, dressed in white, and each with a bouquet in her hand, entered the Teom and proceeded to their respective und the examination was made by Mr. Cha plin in bis usual thorough manner, the protici« ency of the school meeting his expectations. The Foil of merit was as fullows: Medal, Annie Kowell; diplomas, Ada Milburn, Mary Daniels, Katie Hutton, Mary Magill, Ada Davis, Laura Mardock, Martha Yonson, Susie Curtis, Annie Frazier, Katie Johnsoo, Maria Angel, Mary Depue, Katie Dunn, Marion Anderson, Jennie Stein, Lizzie White, Katie Harman, Lena God- son, ra Shreeve, —— Frazier, Ettie Hep- burn, Katie Ho. mes,Annie Graham, Ida Beagle, Kate Coningwon. Of the 42 scholars, 16 have been transierrad, and 30 more are ready for transfer. Fewale secondary No. 2,0n 6th street, be- tween D aud E streets southwest, Miss Annie Adams teacher, was examined yesterda: by ‘Trustee AtLee. There are 41 scholars be! ing to this school, all of whom were present. ‘There have been 24 transfers made the past sea- son, and 15 more pupils are reported ready for transfer. The merit roil wasas follows: Medal, Laura Luckett; diplomas, Jennie Inoire, C. Miller, K. Anderson, L. Luckett, Cora Walker, Sophia Nesenson, Mary Burr, Mary Cameron, Eleaner Wiison, ida Burch, Siday Guthrie, Jeannefte MceW ms, Maggie O’Connell, 3o- Ee Hont, Annie Johnson, Ella Callahan, mnie Fisher, Fannie Burr, Selma Rynex. Margaret Gunter, Minnie Melvin, Clara Wright, Katie Myer, Mena Balimas, Clara Fenwick, Annie Lozane, Augusta Hanlein, Mary Thorn, Fannie Clark, Fannie Wright’ ‘The teacher presented handsome books to Ber- tha Wikman, Clara Rice, C. Helm, Annie Wilkinsop, Annie Fowler, Lizzie Mitchell, Cora French, Sophia Bien, Caroline Hepbarn, and Flore: ch SPREADING T MALL P. Complaints of the carelessness of the sanitary officer having ebarge of the small pox ambulance are made daily. It is stated by citizens living in the neighborhood of Mr. Ober’s residence, East Washington, that the sanitary officer in charge, op entering the room where the corpse was lying, raised the window snd tossed the bed ctothing out upon the root of a back shed without uring any disinfectants, thus exposing the neighbor! to the contagion, and after ‘m containing the body had been placed in the ambulance, the driver, instead of taking an unfrequented street, drove up through Gare and —y the crowd of children Wallach school build- is that the board health will countenance this carelessness on the part of its efticers. ry ag | | re Assembly, Jame 15. Legisiati: deposited for a licence COUNCIL.—Council bills for the relief of Board ef Health. THE COURTS. cial Meeting in Regard to Night Soit— Regular Daniel Genau; to incorporate Session Last Night—The Disinfection of the hacle of Galilean and House bills City—A Little Bill which Nobody seems to Know to regulate shows and exhibit of whatever Anything About Presented — to a fine of $52, is ia jones Aud. George Bi honey, cha Court; on trial. mee ey Pottcgy Court, Ji Sncell.—To-day, Wm. Skidmore, sonnets to law; 82. Chas. ssion About a Manure Heap—Dr. Coz on Unauthorized Publications. ‘The board of health held a special mee! four o’clock in regard to at rday afternoon, to take ion | e night-soilnuisance. On motion taken up, when Mr. Collins presented a petition of 4 ers in the Georgetown corpora- of tne bill, m the extension taxes ion market against the Livey of Dr. Bliss, reeolutions were adopted declarin, funeral tion for entertaining | asking a email appropriatio k the various locations now in use for police convention to as- | Of the public market. Mr. Collins ‘offered a this city during the present year; for | substitete for the pending bil, to carry out the Cascerfy and Edwari O'Oon | wishes of the petitioners, and ‘that the nor; relating toa map of the county of Wash- | Georgetown fund could not stand so lar, x i ; to amend an act making an appropri- | ¢xpenditure as was proposed in the . n to pay damages occasioned by the opening ee yeas 17, acoumulating night soll; and requesting the | able « provi extensio! a. ive assem! istrict of umbia jones, larcen; mest ena ‘solocing of perenplle oeon House bill for the relief of the Theological in- onan the sum of $20,000 forthe purpose | Tucker; ei. ‘Dostel Bars, town; making an appropriation for theordinary | stitute and university, remitting, taxes, was | of accomplishing the object contemplated, such | Forbes, €30 and costs, or 60 and contingent of the District govern- House bill amending thé act creating | amount, upon careful investigation, being the | dozen cases of common drunks. wele ment; providing for the payment of the debts | certainoffices, s0 as to provide that county | estimate of the actual cost of th, of, the offenders fined. Ernest Wan, Of the’ late corporation’ of ‘wns to | school trustees shall be residents of that portion = cakea’ shack oan eee ee fund unsettled liabilities of the city or | ofthe county, for which they are appointed, ident was instructed kill. The officer was inthe act . House bill making an appro; pe po intent to was o1 tion of $150 for the associ Washington, and providing for the issui Wan; ju bonds to pay the same; to provide for dei ys to the legislative assembly without delay. ? last ni! on the survivors of the athe! le ‘when the assed. Bill making an a) Dineriet government tone iaoal"year cuaing | Prason of 91.3040 etray the expenses a | @RM,nie DieisractiON ov rms crrr. | scesned bred thet thom a Derringse pal et — '50,41ers, and until the cxplracon of the | viding the District of © eer ee | ain considerable discussion oceurred in regard | shivering it, Omicer® iordes testined vo first quarter of the current year; for the pay- | {e'vatcas amccesors of the Blevict, wash 6 work of disinfecting the elty. The health | above, and was corroborated by Omicer_ Dine- ment of the debts ‘Court; . on the advice 0 i ana ber hg ronuea Ee ery be bean es oe Dr. Bliss, somewhat | mann ‘a statement to the court in justit- the commissioners of the sinking fund; making exceeded the limit prescribed by the board in | cation of his assault on Mrs. Schwartzenburg, to Dixon, was amended so as to include @500 tor of ch, be aid. not hi hb weight an appropriation of $1,500 defray the ex- . Ni . regard to the quantity of disinfectant. He | whi \owever, not have much wi Penacs of dividing the District of Colambia into 9, bio MS Gly pacek, ‘On acholeon, and | thought the work already done would not cost | with the court, who held bim for action of the jets; making an appropriation for over $100. Mr. Marbury,while thoroughly alive th d jury in tl gran e sum of £3,000. John Gadner, the salaries of the officers ot the District of Co- sections = Warten ce a Gente moet to thenecersity of distn eécting the city, said some | charged with resisting Onicer, Dinsmore (part lumbis; fixit for holding the annual mit mu: ixed to expenditures in irec- | of the same scrim: 5 postpone: clectlocs ia he Dismiat or Goma to cause | building in Georgetown was taken up and the | tion, ‘The funds of the board are getting very low, and he — not over $2,000 would be nt in this work. On motion of Mr. Langston, e 1 gente ag and health officer were directed to confer with the board of public works and ask their co-operation in disinfecting the city. The health officer reported eight new cases of smail- pox within the last four days, twoof which were Temoved to the hospi 130, five deaths—oid cases. WHO AUTHORIZED THE ADVERTISING? Mr. Marbury, treasurer of the board; pre- sented, presented a bill of Mr. N. H. Miller for B saveruany ae ordinances of the board in the | ber of visitors, principally parents, being pres- Auzeiver (German) newspaper, and said that as | ent. The pupils were examined by Trastes W- Mr, Miller, editor of the paper, (who was pres. | L. Dunlop. Whole a ~ — ent,) had assured him that he was authorized | 58. The examination was highly factory. to publish the advertisement by a certain mem- Pri No. 2, Miss Thorn teacher, was also ber of the beard, he (Mr. M.) was inclined to his morning. There are 6) pupils on amendment reported by the committee on schools was adopted, and the bill passed. On motion of Mr. McKnight, the bill appro- ‘iating #300 for the relief of Frederick W. Bergmens for damages sustained by an over. flow of Tiber creek, was taken up and rejected, but subsequently the vote was reconsidered, and the bill passed. The betterments and damages bill, by Mr. Bond, providing for the payment of damages to property by reason of street im- provements, was considered, the amendments Fe prose by the committee agreed to, and the bill passed. Council bills to provide for the prevention of disease in the District of Columbia, and for the reliet of George W. Dalton were read a first time and referred. Council bill relating to job rinting and advertisements for the executive the erection of temporary market Daildin, on square 446; making an —s for’ Hol- mead’s burial ground; in relatiun to the collec- tion of certain amounts due the late corpora- tion of Georgetown; making an appropriation for the amount required by the commissioners of the sinking Tund; authorizing the ¢ontroller of the district to settle the account of William Laird, late clerk and treasurer of Georgetown; and authorizing the establish ment of four ad:li- tional secondary schools in each school dis‘rict, were severally read a first time and laid over. House bill er an gape to pay the members and officers of the legislative as- Lae lhe returned from the House adhering to thelr disagreement to Council amendments, and announcing the appointment of a commit- tee of conference on the part of the House. Mr. Thompson moved GEORGETOWN. ARRIVED.—The large, full-rigged, barque Harriet F. Huzzy, 684 tons, with asphaltum for Eyans & Co.; will load with coal for Boston. THE EXHIBITION at the Visitation Convent will take place next Wednesday, the and Georgetown College on Thursday, the 27th. Scaoor Examinations.—Primary school No. 1, Miss M. J. Tucker teacher, was examined this morning, Mr. G. W. Beall, trastee, and a num- reported it ti! c i ‘al |. Mr. te the roll of this school, of whom 59 were present on thelr amendments; agreed to, OZ"! St | Gepartment was read a frst time and referred tala he was in favor oF ane rovin, the bil be- | at the examination. “They were examined by Mr. Browne, from the committee on police, | tthe committee on printing. cause the German element sould know what | Trustee G. W- Beall, who expressed. himself ‘ing @ license on trades, busi- ing &N appropriation for the Georgetown almshouse; to pay amounts due the government hospital for the insane, and to pay reported back House bill to cause proper dis- tances to be observed between carts and wagons while in motion, which, after some discussion, Was recommitted to the same committee, and subsequently reported back with an amendment and passed. House bills authorizing the board of public the board of health are doing, and many of them do not read English. Dr. Cox asked to examine the bill, and that while he should vote to the amount, due the freedmen’s hospital, (allot | SPMOvegu. ne, rauG like to know what member Which had been covered by other bills already | “su zeiger. Dr. Verdi ead he dnt like thee, acted on,) were indefinitely postponed. this talk about the “German element.” He much pleased with their ready answers. setetnicertrertnte feria CITY ITEMS. To GATHER PRARLS from ocean’s vases, Divers go down in divers places; works to dredge and improve the Washington Bill to preserve the public health was taken | gig not believe in keeping up national distinc- But at our mouths of streams and bays, Channel of the Potomac river; making aap. | ™Ps Se ane en ee House, | tions in the United States. "As ho understood | No pearls do Asian cde eg rg rentiation to extend the market building on | ®t 11:35, took a recess until 12 0’clock to-day. | it, we are all Americans. For himself, he dit | Like those in beauty's mouth that shine orth Carolina avenue; making an appropria- Proecedings To-day. not claim to be an Italian, but an Ameri- Made by the Sozodcnt divine. ws tion to Pay for medicines and medical services | At noon to-day the House was called to ordera| can. Dr. Bliss said there’ are many Ger- Lar it pot be forgotten the positive cure rendered the poor of the 2d lative district; | | Mr. Brewer, from the committee on elsims%] mans who cannot read English, and for that | qo. 4, larities can be found in Duponco’s and making an ap) tion for charitable in- | reported bill to reimburse the owners of prop- | reason he believed the advertisements of the Gilden Pills, Sold by alldruggists. Sold whole- stitutions in the of Columbia, were sev- SHiy on Pennsylvania avenue, between Ist and | board should be pulblished in the German pa- | aiden t retail by Z.D.Gilman. Retail by the erally read a first time and laid over. 15th streets, @ proportion of the special tax in- | per. The bill was ordered paid. following dru : Kidwell & Son; F. D. Dow- Mr. Browne, from the committee on police, | curred for its improvement. ALL ABOUT A MANURE HEAP. ling, 4 and_C streets southwest; J. Coughlin, reborted back House bill providing for the ar- | Couneil bills establishing the Columbian In-| Mr. Marbury offered a resolution declaring F, corner of Sth streets; P. H. Heller, 7th and N rest — eaienene Fe —— a pce a the pee. me eee = fe icrming ~ Meh G pr ee ier streets; W. B. Entwistle; Alfred McLeod, aml , burglars, :kets andother im- | 01 rin District of 5 nd act injurious and directin; ie healt! 3 ° £ Lag ag: imposing a license on trades, business and pro- | officer to abate it at once. The health officer sails = nals, recommendi: its and after slight amendment the bill war pamed. Also, from the same committee, House bill for the urchase of a site and erection of a station- ouse in the 7th police precinct; laid over. Mr. Eaton, from the committee on Washing- ton, Georgetown and county affairs, reported back House bill prescribing the duties and sal- fessions, appreved August 23, 1381, &c.; and providing for the printing of the report of the committee on manufactures and commerce, were each read a first time and referred. House bill amending act making an appropri- ation to pay the auditing commission, was taken wanted to know how to remove the nuisance complamed of. There are a thousand loads of manure on the G street whart, and the owner 13 willing to remove it if the board will instruct him where to put it, Mr. Langston was doubt- ful about the power of the board in the prem- RELIEF FOR THE Feet—Fer, %1.—Corns, Bunions, Club, and Ingrowing Nails, ete., suc- . 8. Treasury, (Branch, 9 G aries, street, Baltimore). Thousandsrelieved and cured without pain. up, on motion of Mr. Boswell, and passed. ises, and hoped Mr. M.. would pmeene his aries of the surveyor and it surveyor, ‘House bill prescribing the ordinances for the | resolution until a committee conl: investigate ‘THERMOMETERS and Barometers are repaired with a substitute, by way of an amendment, | preservation of health was, on motion of Mr. | the whole subject. Mr. Marbury said he would | and made to order by Hempler, near 4% street} Loree ge _ ted — = bill — ‘i Pear nee aero whicmes the ee _ a = —— This Rulaamoe = ee : ncil took a recess for half an e section pro! r7 selling of m complained of ¢ press and the le sc jor the vent ol D ur, at re 5 abat ie uld act ol a "e = trict of Columbia, h rd reading | oF “who shall sell eay poisonous melizing ot (resigning th arbury) said yo | Betlin government, the German army Is in: chair to Mr. Marbury) said he was astonished that members of the board could advocate delay. This nuisance has been brought to the attention of the board at least a dozen times. Men had called on him enraged that nothing was done to remove this pest-producing nuisance, and he did not blame them for their indignation. No man has a right to maintain such a nu’ , and he therefore favored im mediate action. Mr. Langston still desired the resolution gene- Tal so as to cover all similar cases. Mr. Marbury’s resolution was then adopted ia, which, after a third reading and numerous amendments, was passed. House bill to authorize the Governor to insti- tute proceedings for the opening and extending of Monroe street, pga ttle and House biil to reimburse Hunt & Williams for losses sustained in the erection of the Jefferson school building were read a first time and laid over. Mr. Thompeon called up his motion for amend- ing the rules to increase the market committee to five instead of three members; which was agreed to. Mr. Thompson, from the committee on finance, back Council bill No. 25, to regulate substance except upon the prescription of a [oa Armen were on motion ef Mr. Campbell, stricken out. The clause providing that a phar- maceutist shall either have obtained a diploma frem a school of pharmacy or a certificate from the Columbia Pharmaceutical Association war, on motion of Mr. Boswell, stricken out. The nalty was modified, on motion of Mr. Murray, read from $10 to £500. Section 4, relating unsafe, badly ventilated, badly drained or damp buildings, was stricken out. Section 6, pro- hibiting the maintenance of a theater not pro- vided with sufficient means of ingress, &c , was creasing £0 fast by the beginning of 1874 each of the 148 infantry regiments will be com- posed of four battalions, instead of three. In connection with these additional 148,000 men on foot must be reckoned a corresponding augmentation of the artillery arm, the cav- remaining pretty much as before. Sup- poon, the same rate of recruiting to be con- tinued for four years after 1874, it is calcuiated there will be a sufficient amount of human mate the fermation of battalions. The increase is partly brought about by more stringent recruitin, in Prussia, and partly by with a trifling verbal amendment by the follow- Vepeedl vertising and job printing for the executive | amended by makigg the penalty not over 2500. ing vote: ‘Ayer Cox Marbury, and Langston; ee ge fart aed offices of the District government and the settle. | Section 7, imposing’ penalty on parties for not | no Dr. Bis. Dr. Verdt dit ot ne. Srament and he ir contingent at a figure ment of accounts for the same, with amend- prema g water or privies, was stricken out. Mr. Lan; @ commanieation from a roportionate og of the north. Another mente, which were agreed to and the bill | Section §, relating to overheating, overcrowd- morning paper complaining of the condition of [dc aabig Tuthlessly turning the peaceful dove parsed. ing, &c., of any fail, prison or house of correc- | sth strect casts asserting that the small- ‘war isthe order that carrier Mr. Riley, from the committee on claims, re- | tion, was modified #0 as to read, “So far as indo an engine of Ss be bred and stationed in all the ‘der fortresses of the Empire. Tne first places ta. receive this addition to their rison Metz, Strasburg, and Cologne; Konfgsberg, Po- sen and Thern are to be the next. Such is the lesson derived from the ingenius use made by the besieged French of the pigeon in the last campaig! London Times. SINGULAR MABIFESTATION oF INSAYITY IN Taree Persons.—Three weeks ago (says the Troy Times of the 1ith,) and Irishman named wagon passed through the street daily, and that fsbo all colors pag at houses where peo- Fok are ill of the small-pox. He asked the ealth officer to explain. The latter pro- nounced the statement a tissue of lies from be- ginning to end. In relation to the small-pox ambulance the health officer said it was neces- y that it should go through the streets; it could not be avoided. In — to the flags he asserted that they are invariably yellow. The fellow who said La Were otherwise was not probably in a condition to know whether they are geeen, red or yellow. to 5 means and facilities will allow.” Section 10, in relation to drainage, was amended so as to read “that surface draii from lots or buildings into sewers into in: uate and insufficient drain pipes, said pines shall deemed nuisances,” &c , and a penalty is imposed for a failure to provide drain pipe, soil pipe or pass- age whenever sewer service or drain pipes red be laid bordering on the premises. The 1 section, Parone 3 to hog pens, was amended by striking out -‘at a distance of less than one foot from any dwelling house, and filthy hog pens,” ws back Council bill for the relief of George . Dutton, and after some debate it was passed. Mr. Gray, from the committee on health, asy- lum and charities, back bill fer the re- lief of Joseph Parish. On motion of Mr. Thomp- son, action on it was postponed. At 10:15 o’clock p. m., on motion of Mr. — the Council took arecess until 4 o’clock y- HOUSE OF DELEGATES.—On the House being called to order at 4 o’clock p.m., Mr. Collins, trom the committee of ways and means, so that the bill declares ance pens nuisances Dr. Bliss read a munication from R. A. ‘k their fort They arrived In New by r. com cation from R. A. | to see! fortune, y in Ne reported Council bill imposing taxes for the fis- wi i ‘ashington : i P n reese et ‘tate, anywhere within the limits of gton and | Phillips, representing that the potter's field is | York about a week ago, and seemed to be then, Georgetown. Section 17 was amended so as to in a terrible condition; that the bodies lie o ‘th > fi which levies the following taxes: Washington— ive a dog 48 hours for redemption at the pound | upen another, and are frequentl: covered with bodies wena) teal L- The d y pinosiing ee i Tae ieee? gps ing eo ar of var- — tew inch rd —: and that the stench | their arrival symptoms of insanity wera detec: 55 1» 335 ni or lam) lack, ani uurs or | arising trom the decaying bodies is horrible. d the late corporation, and to create a sink: alecbel fn aahingion and pro tho nag — pel petey Mate bing) jes rrible. | ted in all of them As they had intended to Georgetown—Disirict fund, 65; Bas, 15; police, 15; schools, 25; new school building,’ 25—$145. County—District fund, 40; police, 10; schools, 50—$1. ‘The tax is made payable on and after August ist, and an abatement of one per cent. a month is’ allowed on all payments prior to the close of the fiscal year ending, June 30th, 1873; read the second time and laid over. Mr. Wail, from the committee on public works, reported bill approving the building re ulations adopted by the board of public works; which was recommitted to the committes. Mr. Cox, from the committee on drainage, Teported bill providing for the introduction of Potomac water into Georgetown college; laid over. Bill authorizing the extension of Monroe street, in Georgetown, was passed. Mr. Shepherd, from the committee on indebt- Dill amending act to pay the outstanding indebtedness; laid over. Council concurrent resolution in relation to Scott Place was concurred in. Bill regulating restaurants and other public up. Mr. Dickson moved to indefinitely postpone it, a8 its provisions were already embodied in the license bill; lost: Yeas—Mesers. Bursley, Campbell, Cox, Dickson and Hogan—5. Nays. Messrs. Bond, Boswell, Choate, Collins, Handy, Hunt, McKnight, Murray, Piper, Shepherd, and the Speaker—11. The bill was referred to the committee on police. Mr. Brewer, from the committee on claims A rted bill for the relief of James W. Deebie; ald over. Bills were passed for the protection of parks in streets and avenues, and to previde tor the erection of public school buildings in the sec- ond school district, (amended so as to provide for buildings in the third school district.) Bill for the erection of temporary market "7 sheds on square 446 was taken up. the q-estion rs being on the adoption of a substitate bill sub- mitted by Mr. Campbell. Mr. Murray offered an amendment providing that the cost of erec- tion of temporary buildings shall be paid out of the amount app for the purchase of square and erection of permanent buildings; which was accepted, and the substitute as amended was adopted, Mr. Dickson moved to strike out the figures 446, so as to leave the square blank; lost: Yeas—Mes:s. Dickson, come to this city, where the have friends, they were placed on the cars and sent on here. Upon their arrival they were raving maniacs. Successful intervention on their behalf resulted in their admission into the hospital, where they were kept until yesterday, when the man be- came so violent that it was determined to send him to send bim to the Poughkeepsie state lunatic asylum, and he was taken down to-day sheriff. The women continue in a hich does not justify any hopes of the restoration of their mental faculties, SINGULAR Accipest.—The Bedford (Pa.) county Press gives an account of the opening of the und and the swallowing of a team or horses Selonging to Joseph Boor in Snake Spring Vall two miles above the town, on Friday last. The son of Mr. Boor was —s mn in, struck out the list of nuisances in section 19. Uniontown and Potomac city, and other thickly populated parts of the district were added. —— Wasuincton Business CoLtecE— Fourth Annual Commencement.— Lincoln Hall was densely packed last evening to witness the exer- cises ot the fourth annual commencement of the Washington business college of this city. Donch’s full band was present, and contributed to the enjoyment of the occasion. After the salutatory address by Thomas J. Reed, Mrs. Sara J. Spencer, principal of the ladies’ depart- 1e coll delivered an excellent ad- dress, entitled ‘Help versus Helpleasn Dr. Bliss offered a resolution, which was adopted, declaring the manure deposited at or near the 10th street wharf a nuisance. 5 On motion of Mr. Marbury the health officer was authorized to purchase 100 barrels of disin- fectant. 4 PROPOSED VOTE OP CENSURE. Dr. Cox called up a resolution which he offered at the last meeting, declaring that the action of the former secretary of the board (Dr. Verdi) in publishing his report inone of the newspapers prior to its presentation to the board, was entirely unathorized, and is disapproved by the board. Dr. C. said that Dr, Verdi (who had it |Nefta few minutes before) had dd to the the close of which she was presented with a | board that the publication of his report was un- basket of beautiful flowers by Miss Jeunie | authorized by him, while the reporter of the Boyle. Prof. Spencer, president of the college, | paper referred to had to'd him (Dr. C.) and the then sketched the and gress of busi- | clerk of the board that the secretary (Dr. ness colleges and their adapt m to the wants | Verdiyhad given him permission te print it. He of the young in large cities. Valedictory ad- | would not press the matter now since Dr. Verdi dresses were deliv by Miss Ells O’Uonner | was absent; but he fogs notice that he intended and Mr. Herman E. Blau. Mr. Wm. Stickney | to have it tho iy investigated. id Mr. J. O. Wilsou then presented gold med. Mr. Lan, vored toning the resolution to Miss Hattie Carpenter, for the best prac- | down a litt! ‘The resolution as it stool takes tice set bya set tre Herman E. Blau for the | it for granted that the health officer did author- rails from a piece of woodland, when the grow suddenly caved in, and one of the horses goi: down carried the other along. through whicb they was barely large enough to admit eir bodies. Kopes were rocured, and several gentlemen descended into laces was taken e cavern. One horse was found lo: about best ptactice set by 8 gentleman; to Alice Ma- | ize the publication. He suggested that it read guire and Charles fawyer, for punctuality; | that ‘the publication was unau‘horized and is to Jennie E. Boyle and Thomas Walker, tor the Loot gine by the board.” . greatest improvement in penmanship; to Mary As it was nearlyeleven o’clock : xe matter was Kaufiman and Israel Kimball, for the greatest | postponed and the board adjourn. J. pedis dats data improvement in English composition; and to Ella O'Conner and iene Herman, for unexcep- aye departure or eieaainn sca mee tionable deportment. New York his little dog has been rathless! Governor Cooke then conferred diplomas upon ca by the poam ance ince bis selaure hae toe, Annie De Peas Le ket: | Cape aie Aftcen *ineealt eae Hattie Wright, John ¥. Acke! called at the western pound to see if the animal Blau, Isaac Birch, ake is bingy water ~ = roe ee have bee ral enon, redeem from im- Diver, Isaac J. W. Herron, John K pending di notion. Herman, Man, Israel Kimball, jr. Charles 8. task, Rov't ay? Newman, Thomas J. AN IncenpiaRY BaLLoon.—Yesterday after- Reily, C arles H. Si moon a small paper balloon, to whieh was attached a burning sponge, saturated with spirits of wine, alighted on the Lise 2 building on Sth strect, near D, and in a short time the wood- work took tire. It was seen across the street, and & party extinguished it. Battimogs “ Insuncriowists” Dereatz Railroad Ente: The Baltimore City Couns cils Outflanked by the B. & P. RB. R. Co—For several weeks past an effort has been made by parties ant istic to the Baltimore and Poto- mac rai! to restrain the corporators from laying their tracks over or along certain streets the city. A series of resolutions were passed by the city council baptey. bane their object the cessation of the work on that portion of the road lying within the limits of the city; but the rail- company heeded not th Peis wac ope of the resolutions, and rig soa with the work as usual. Finally it came to knowledge of the com- an injunction would be asked for at y if the pt Crm i Ec morning, road co. on THE Tax SALE IN ALEXANDRIA—The sale of property for non-payment of city taxes, which was comme! yesterday, was con- tinued to-day, and the following lots and houses were disposed of: Lot on Columbus street, as- sessed to Miss Sallie Griffith, to J. A. Field for $50. Lot bounded by Water, Oronoco and Princess street to G. W. Hunter, to Jobn Laliey, twenty feet from the surface, at a point where the cavity changed direction, but the other was nowhere to be seen. The first animal was lifted from his position, and search made for the other, the body of which was finally found aboat thirty feet further under The fact that the same spot has been driven over for years, and no sign of such an extensive opening discovered until now, 18 most strange. A Rosz on an APPLE . young apple tree, bearing the Fameuse variety, in a in Burlington, Vt.,, has indulg markable feat this spri A couple of weeks ol blessomed as ust and is now covered with apples the size of a hickory nut. On Mon- day the owner was surprised to observe upon the tree a large white blossom. The fiower is en- tirely different from the regular apple-tree blos- soms, which have but five single This has many rows of petals, stead of @ bunch of yellow apple blossoms, it has a knot of petals still un- folding, resembling the petunia. it is three times th size of an ordinary api le blossom, and resembles a large ‘‘double’ ite rose. It is the TED— only blossom upon the tree, and presents a very showy appearance. Deap Sea Trapitions ContRapicTep.— Alas! here is another fondly-cherished tradition sternly a away by the James B. Dunn, of Boston, Mass., who is traveling in Palestine. The reverened gentleman visited id his descri| ta, assessed for $21. House on Washington street, assessed to Charles bag ge to John taley for Kole gE} corner of rT, et Hee SUMMER RESORTS, Ressawer all ie) OPEN JUNE 1, 238: This Pant Rant a Yors—Frnst Boaxy. ‘+ Jao.e A 4 $2 Jan.& Sty, 188-1 Markets To-day. AL TIMORE,J une 19 — Virginia six . Virginia's, 17; North Oar June 19—Cotton quiet, bat firm: held at 25. Flour weak and quiet, ers. Wheat firm; stock scarce: Toprictor ‘2is corn aduil: Wale southeen, ball'rocm = general all the yan RE, low midatirge market favors Fears: yellow toss 60; mixed western, G7. Gate dull and lower. Western mixed south ern, o8ace, > cuparcomed ‘end clegaat stace coaches, patel 5 ot omy a siemens iy'overa mpooth and level ged of ouly via acl A set down ito tthe Tings to tea. “tales. * BSA. FR: ZIKM. Propritar. Bescriptive pampblets scot ‘ree on applionti-n. atten or tafe by Ocleman & Rogers, Baltim.re al rns making use of the grounds, &e., of the d not stopping st my hotel ill be se15-2awm Western butter dail and et, firmer, but not quoiebly higher: " #; new, 6. sw York, June 19—Flo Wheat quiet and nominal. Co: Loxpon, June 1), 2 halt my rewuine SPA Batraing. COPB'S ISLAND, Va., is mow omen for the commedetion vistors. al ‘Sal Fert Bathing: Fishing and Saipe Bhoot Rand of Terms; £3 Bout. nnn eemariee w. THE oe ER, ‘am DEPARTMENT, hich Office, ‘WASHINGTON, D.Ga dane Lge a.m. SYNOPSIS POR PAST TWENTY-FOUR HOURS. The barometer is highest over the middle At!an- tic states; lowest over the northwest. Areas of rain have prevailed over eastern Florida gand southeastern Georgia, and of light rain over Minnesota, northern Wisconsin and upper Michigan. Clear aud partially cloudy weather is now prevailing north and west of the Ohio valley, with light to fresh and occasional brisk southerly winds, and over the New England andj Middle states, with light, variable winds, and over the Southern states, with light to fresh vari- able winds. Cloudy weather at Portland, Oregon; partially cloudy at San Francisco. Pworanititizs.—Light to fresh south wester- ly winds, ially cloudy weather prevat! north and — of the Ohio valley. Clear end partially cloudy weather for the Southern states, with Light to fresh winds, and for the New and Middle states, with southeasterly to southwesterly castonal, areas of Tight coin | ably pre a over the lake region, and possible along the sout Atlantic coast. Georgetowa Advertisements T3 GENTLEMAN THAT PIUKED UP A little girl's GOULD CHAIN last sunday after- ‘Boon on tl corner of Fnamac end 2d please return it to 57 2d street. pts. SEWELL'S POINT, NANPTON ROADS, Fag (OPPOSITE FORTRESS MONROF.) gpThit new and spacious Hotel will be folly oven for option of guests. on ee PE ONDAY. Jane 10th, 182, under the enrpervis! of the undersig: od, and will be kept as IBsT-CLass ho o> Dining the comforts of home wita the health end laxurtes of the seaside. i" t view, ‘oves, @ magnificent water view, an Geach,’ Sine" baits ‘ from Bekimere, arriving “Terms: @3 ver day, §35 for two weeks. 0 Rs Dopsan Proprietor Atiantic Hotel, Norfolle. 2 OCH _ENON SPRINGS, FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA, A. 8. PRATT. Mansorn. @pen from Jane 1 to October 1, 1872. A Delightful Summer Resort for Families, TERMS PER MONTE, @ TRAVEL Leave Washing* PILES. PILES. I have for sale abont 400 PILES, which can be de- livered to any part of the District \OMAS DOWLING, Jel3-3t 174 Bridge s*reet, Georgetown. D®* Goobs aT REDUCED Puivgs. As the searon is advanced we are sellin, and Summer Dry Goods at gr: ur stock all kinds uly reduced pri of Dress Goods, Parasols, and grods for men and boys i if selling them chea, to doit. Call and BENJ as € ar stock and buy bargs MILLER, 101 Bridge street. Georgetown jel? BX THOS. DOWLING. Auctioncer, Georgetows. LE OF VERY VALUABLE UPERTY ADJOINING Tak OF a0 ENRY D. COOKK, seeners. Tic! mn, @ od till October 1, at 6:45 8. m ; dine et 8! Winchester the Bp: re Winchest. Curae SUMMER RESORT. FENWICK 8 HOTEL, Leonardtown, §t. Mary's Lo! Jat b perty. Conveyancing and stam! Chaser. Title perfect Seis le Pet Om MLB. WHEATLEY'S STEAM DYEING ND SCOURL iSTABLISHMENT. THE ‘ENTION OF THE LADIES a Sod iNG Revie ‘STREET, is hig SPECIALTIES. GROS GRAIN BIBBONS, hos. 12 and 16, at 400. per Belding Brothers’ SEWING SILK, \-o7. spoolsyin ai) colors, 3c, HABE exes, ap. FLOW - INSURANCE COMPANIES. [== = FI ASCE COMPANY, OF PHILADEPHIA,” CHARTERED 1829. CASH ASSETS, $3 300.000—L«: PAL 1 $1,300,000 ee ALFRED G. BAKER, President; 3,,W. McALLISTER, Vice President . M. KEGER, Secretary. ED—An oo ERCH CA’ LMA Bi Prenr es. Patent Office. No branch store. ILLINERY DS | eric ae! New articles in eac ye Just recel' is marked at Balt imor LATEST STYLES OF MILL! CEIVED. Jel3-lm B. LEWIS BLACKFORD, WASHINGTON AGENT, 519 SEVENTH STEEET N. W. Ino. ll of, the indices of Was! ‘The Franklin Fire Insurance Company, of Phila- | QTRAW GOODS, FLOWERS end BiD- : S Pons, coe Lone Sesion the philosayier hoes nanme We keate | mat” Se RRLERR E15 market Space, With 8 capital of @w0,00, it has a cash accumule- ry tion of $3,000,000. It ts slow t but swift pay. It haa no dispates, muite, aud mo mas : Can say trathfaily that the Franklin, of Philadel” *s Farted any one of is iucuanda ok Teena aera tg | BTA Se cesar epee, sted an : : ees . Feniory y years. It bas lenaed. near Sve banteel JUST, BEORIVED—A fine assortment ot Bare Spomeand Policies, and bas paid many millious of man's oinhcataie tet teeta me | See canes PATTRRRE, ane, APE a ‘without calling fm any of ite permanent ta, | Sze ahh} am prepared 40 sell et the lowes Sua goon afterwards declared its usual quarteriy P. LERCH, 724 rea dividend of ten per cent. gold. ec80-tr detween @ tal Call at the Insurance Rooms of ~ HANSON & BLACKFORD, BOOKS, STATIONERY, &c. 19 7th street, ANB INSURE YOUR PROPERTY IN = FRANELIN, OF PHILADELPHIA =e N*"*" BOOKS digg FIRE INS. AT PHILP & SOLOMONS’. oo. —_ ‘HE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Th: Books of Song. B CAPITAL gu00 Hy at the World. By James Cr:seing the Atlant! Mirela: rw encal’ Poets Translated by Hareiet w Joeeph Marzict; is Lit 3 KENNEDY, Pree, Office 1433 G street N. W iplee, with an introduction by 8 tronomy. By Kich'd A. Proctor. HATIONAL METROPOLITAN | hisbame Cision Ths pent tee Using Sa FIRE INSURANCE COMPAR Y, ‘The History of Annapolis, the Capital of — land. sae DISTRIOY OF COLUMBIA. Three Centuries of Modern Bi ORGANIZED AUGUST 26, 1870. Yonge. The Reviewers eviowed, ri Cash CAPIT: — 100,000 relent on hg SAMUEL CEOsS, Secretary. REAL ESTATE AGENTS, EW OFFIOS. JUAN BOYLE @ Co. zg L ESTATE OKEBS, Mo, 713 Furrsesta Steset, Plants’ Boivin pee ea on ewe