Evening Star Newspaper, March 19, 1875, Page 4

of Railreads im the Streets. G STAR. EVENIN rived of the March 19, 3875] | Quite a spirited, m ‘and Ma tty cas ‘Te-iny. avenues was bag night Oe F erfath’s Orvict OF CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER, pe appointed ata vse Ca WASHINGTON, March 19, 1515. to wait the c. i D the midiie ition of the citiz’ ns For the southern portion of vias ® t ng barometer, opposing northerly | reas the ereces Geer, Sd souther § winds. partly cloudy weather, | { f al OCR a! light snows or rains. LOCAL NEWS. a @c., To-Night. a it be deemed ex- mnsementis, Natenat Theater— Tenet of Mr. W. J. | PGC yy aii. Fiorence. “Dombey and Son’ and “Papa's | and Mr. BA. well was shose tase renary. oe aap Mi Baron made av Dlef statement of ti eds Fowse—Mr. P. 8. Chanfran as | netion taken by the former meeting, and re- “Kit the Arkansas Traveller. tee. He REPLY OF THE DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS to their poiien, ye. “That the Avewe Theater_Several new and attrac- in “The Belles and Swells of “Onder a Cloud; or the * and other attractions. tien and pun! it of such offences, the Musical and dramatic enter- | jaw ha those duties exclusively tainment. to ce it and the Police ESET FESS Court, each of which is lent in its Condensed Locals. The Comm! ve no doubt Th se of Grant against the Baltimore & | that a comy int made to either of them in Potomac railroad occupied the Circuit ordinary forms will secure for you @ full i to-day, bat was not concluded. co the hth ‘of February last. Mrs. Sara J. Spencer. principal of the ladie™* department of the Washington Busige-s Colleze, pre- sented ber husband with an animated vale tine in the shape of a handsome little boy. Miles Doyle, an insane soldier of company . th infantry, was brought from Orleans to the central gvard-horse in charze of Sergeant Cheney lasievening, and was taken to the insane asylum to-a ‘The Great Falls Ice Company bave had a new steam ice barge built for the use of tae company in removing ice .rom_ their houses eo Mason’s Island to their ice depots on the river front. This has been done uuder to supervision of Mr. C{B. Chureh. Great Falls Iee company e com- menced the builting of a new ice se at the foot of Wth street under the supervision . B. Chureh. The foundation is iy completed, and is laid on shells and cement. Its size is Sx and 2X feet in height to the roof piteh The steam tng Sam. Gedney, Captain Spranzy, was aground yesterday’ moraing near Mathias point, and owing to the low tide could not be got off. Captain Spranz) Jeft her in charge of his mate and crew and came to this city last evening for the purpose of taking down the ferry boat City of Alex- andria to tow her off at high water. The steamer Dispateh, which left the yard last night for cursion to Mexico, ran agrou pint, and several tugs were § norning to get her off. The Dispatch draws 11 feet of water. and is now in 4 feet and impartial hearin MR. RIDDLE’S OPINION. Also, the written opinion of th attorney of the proj ly owners, Mr. A. G. Riddle. as follows: question referred to me by you, and report the following as conclusions in the prem- ises: First. I think that whoever buys or leases a house on a street in this city acquires a preperty in the street to an extent neces- sary for a full enjoyment of the house. I think there is no power in the municipai cor- is right of property or to authorize others railroad company. for instance. to lay Gown a track and run cars along the street, it must be done in such a manner as not masterjally to impair this right of theresidents. Second. If the railroad ‘company so constructs It3 ter | each resident may maintain a suit azainst it feet | fordamazes. If it on the street, or multiplies its tracks, or at- tempis to make any use of the street for freight or other purposes in any way, except to pass the trains carefully ane the same, a right of action accrues to the injured resi- dents for each of these acts. If the trains are moved with such rapidity as to Lene a shaking or vibration of the ground, thereby oecasioning f the owner have his action. Nor can I see what righi the company can have to tor- ture the sick and infirm with noises which can with care be prevented.” MR. BAMERRGER'S EXPERIED CE IN COURT. s Mr. Bamberger said he regardet the rep! and it will probably be several days before | of the Commissioners as a reer ridie she can be cleared. one, in view of the fact that in June, 1 ‘On a have r trains on misereants who swing stones at passe instituted proceedings in the P: urt against this road fora partof the same nvisance complained of now. The particular | offense then was the keeping of ealf and hog pens in front of his dwelling and the frequent standing of heavy freight and passenger been | hi: Baltimore and Potor tured by Mr. Dar prising passenger route i iW. emt ¢ this cit imprisonment. T mined t practice, ai to accomplish it | time. I rf | refused to ente.tain it; next he made appli- ration to his assisiant, N.H. Miller, who had | also turned @ cold shoulder upon him. His Funland and Seaboard Coasting Com- | next recourse was to Judge Fisher, who took any. hi ALL THE STOCK pa LIKED AND THE EN- TERPRIGE WELL UNDER WAY. t first meeting of the corporators of the and Seaboard Coasiing Company, first made comp! Kl of the case ert. The case was fully heard; the testi- mouy more than sustained the charge, sho Ing “a series of intolerable nuisances etot Congress, was | whieh would not be suffered any moon at ti other community in this country. The Metropolitan Ran With street. There | cour after a patient hearing, not- were present Messrs. J. W. Thompson, W. G. | withstanding all the evidence adduced, Metzerott, Samuel Bacon, Wri. Thompson, | cited laws to show that the railroad held the A B. Told. J. H. Baxtes and | right of way through these streets, and that Wm Mr. He: 1 to the | the Board of Publie Works, having control ehatr, and Mr. Stickney chosen see ~ A certified copy of the act of incorporation was read, after Which the subseription book was opened. and the full amount of capital stock ealled for by the charter (510,000) waz sub- seribed. It was deciled to eail a meeting of the stockholders on the evening of the 2th instant for the purpose of effecting a perma- nent organization. This company is organ- ized from among the owners of the New over the streets and avenues, were also em- use the streets for the purposes complained of, that, holding this control, the: the power to remedy these’ evils. He had subsequently ascertained that the very day these proceedings were instituted Mr. Du Barry, the manager of the road, had oS ap for and obtained from the Board of Public ‘Works permission to continue these cattle York, Washington and Georgetown sieam- | pens and other nuisances set forth in the in- ship line, and the object is to extend the | formation. The decision of Judge Snell was sxeope of their operations along the Potomac PRINTED IN THE EVENING STAR river, to meet the pressing necessity and he had of accommodating the river trade, which reserved it until now. is yearly growing in importance, and | their permit he applied to the Board of divert it towards this District. The act au- | Public Works for a copy of it, and was told thori zes the company to run steam vessels or other power between Washington, George- town, Alexandria and New York, including | DuBarry. Sabsequenty, however, he had = the Potomac river and Chesapeake | receiv an official notice from the Board i iy and their tributaries, to prosecute a g: stating that permission had been granted eral coasting trade in transportation of | the railroad company to use the streets for | and freight of all kinds. The in- | the pi the tention of the company is to build, at once, a | Boa ei staanch, first-class steamboat, of such draft and general capacity as will accommodate the people near the river landings, and go into business at once. It will be seea by the names of the gentlemen connected with this new enterprise that success is a foregone conclusion, and we may expect soon to see increased traffic on the river. As fast as the necessities requira, other boets will be added to this line, as it is Lae determination of these gentlemen tosecure the trade to this District, where shippers of produce on the line of the Potomac always prefer to cleal if they hav the facilities, our market« being the best truek raisers, fishermen, &e., in this see’ of the country ———— District Goverument A@airs The market master and market employes received their pay tc-day for the past three mouths. ‘The tax assessors have their plans perfected for the assessment and are fairly at work. The assessment wi | have to be based upon the Commissioners also do, missipners by the organic siovers and them under the existing laws, in accor tance with the expressed They should cail Snell and request ifany such permitto the railroad company now exists that it be voked £0 as to relieve the court of any em- barassment on that score, and then aeceded to they can ENTER A NEW before the Police Court. cIT committee be appoinied for this purpose Mr. F. A. Boswell moved that committee be continued; adopted. Two of the committee—Messrs. Mendail the present assessments ancl corrections made | @nd Bild—declined serving, and the chair | upon appeal, the proper blanks for which are | 4ppointed Messrs. M. Losano and Bamber- | now ready in the offi The latter also declined to serve, and | bia building, where ayers can procure | bY unanimous request Mr. J. L. Kidwell was them, or from either of assessors. This | Substituted. | | | | | ger. | course has been adopted for want of sufficient | time to make & general canvass. | eh | THE DeatH or HARRY EASTMANe—Mueh | sympathy has been felt for Gen. Eastman, of the U.S.A. and for some years a this city. He and bis family have s great afMiiction in thedeath of their son. Besides the large ci 1 ances of the family, this Interesting 5 had many warm frien young people with whom ne had grown up. When 4% boy he carried the highest honors at the preparatory schoo! of ‘the Columbia Col- lege, and Uelivered the valedictory at the commencement exercises, which were held at the 13th street Baptist chureh. He then en- tered Lehigh University at South Bethlehem, Pa., and was honored and beloved there. pointed to the Naval A menced his studies with a taining distinction, a: the respect of his pi rr found necessary; adopted. POWERS OF TILE DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS. Mr. Bamberger said it was clear that the of obstructions. He would upon them. rected during his life time. THE BEST PAPER. TAR has always been the artvoc ights of the citizens, and he beli it would be in this case. ganis of bis classmate of { @ severe attack intermittent fever so prostrated his rength that he was obliged to come home leave, but expecting seon to recover his health and return to bis stu This was not to be. In spite of every effort that skill and affection could devise, a shi | these to whom he was so dear fel ted States. give up all hopes of his recovery ral ceremonies took Epiphany chureh, h street, had brought suit in the District impressive and interest! Supreme Court, claiming damages to his clergymen. officia’ property at 10,000. His grievance is the accompanied the remains to ak Hill, Georgetown. His pai Adjutant General Townsend, U. ral Babeock, U.S. 4.; Mr. Preston Passed Assistant Engineers F. E. Wells, R. B. Hines. of the p his soung friends preceeded pall-bearers. civil suit until this case is decided, Mr. Crown advocated THE RETAINING OF GEN. RUTLER atonee, with Messrs. Biddle their counsel. vy. Four of as honerary the Commissi: —_-+2+—_—_ ForcrTown Uwiversiry Arvwsr.— | the remedy existed in this court. The Co! umani of the University of Georgetown | ™/ssioners are right in their views that tne; xht completed the organization of an alumni #ssociation. following were elected as officers for the ensuing © Wal- ter S. Cox. president; Dr. Jonnson Eliot, first viee president; Hon. B. H. Caulfield, second View president: Dr. Dan. B. Clarke. third vice president: T. A. Lambert. fourth vice te dent, Alex. P. Morse, fifta vice tent: Ralph S. L. Walsh, sixth vice pre: : D. #. Brady, recording seeretary; G. Ern- est Hamilton, corresponding secretary; C. C. Lancaster. jr., treasurer; Win. F. Quicksall, Dr. Lieyd Magruder, Dr. Joseph Tabor John- son, J. F. Beale, R. Ross Perry, executive comm tice. ants agains: have their powers tested. It was moved weil as D in such action 4s may be determined hereafter; adopted. upon week, and that the comm jopted. REAL Estate SALES.—Thomes E. W: to be present at the next meeting; ad —_-—__ Se “ : THE ALLEGED Smpverion Cane —Yester- | AB, No. 519 7th street hes std foe Theoaoe day, Messrs. Peter and Darneilie fiet pleas | Getween at ee eet CMa, and demurcer for the defendant in the cass of Mary Jane Nichols against John Adium | proces, yoy eer, auctioneer real estate Barber. action for damages for alleged = tion. entered 2 few days since by a woud. The plea is “not ity. frontii inch forth reet demurrer says the declaration {s bad in sab- | § ‘en jal Sr ge stance. and the defendant ‘will argue that red by two two-story brick houses, stb Plamtitt being the person alleged by said t to all general and r vement declaration to have been seduced, and thas | taxes, at $6,250, to Savanel z Co. sppemrieg on record as 2 particeps criminis, ta | J.T. Wormiey, real estate broker and auc- & p offense of seduction alleged. she has no | tioneer, sold ursday, at auction, for right in law to ius alleged seduction.” tute any action for “| po Se ° Masoxr PRESENTASION.—At the meet- paisa mirg eye tts Eh ing Nationa! No. 12, F. A. A. M., Golds! on Teestay evening last, the members. pre- | mnt dade eae ae Jewel na aundsome aud costly Past Master's | ner joth and D streets, and have connected tr appreciatiog ane, Master, Joun C Baker: | therewith an exchange and business office. ppreciation of his earnest a: services the past two years, Graod Master fain aan inducement in either busi- Ixaae L. Johnson delivered the presentation —_————— oan ° J. 7, Bnopuean, No. 995 15th street, is pay- Lockets. Beautiful assortment of gold epee — lowes front loekets, from. two to. ten dollars, at rafes! Give nln eall before paying. ars, 's Jewelry Store, No. 437 Pennsylvania avenue. near iy s 2 ™ uot aaa os THE Elmwood | Prane’s, 41-493 7th OWNERS GOING TO TEST PROPERTY =r a lated the subsequent action of the commit- read the haye had under consideration the poration or national government to violate h todo it; that if a franchise is granted to a track as to materially obstruct the street, umits its cars to stand jury to the walls of buildings, trains on the street crossings for hours at a jaint to the attor- ey for the District, Mr. W. A. Cook, who nd made out the necessary pers to bring It properly before the Police | powered to give the company permission to also have To satisfy himself as to the exact wording of | that it was not necessary as it was merely | & private matter between the Board and Mr. | powers | ‘of courts, j for all the | wers of the Governor and the Board of | blic Works were delegated to the Com- | act ereating the latter, it ig Simply a transfer of authority. He thought the most feasible way for the citizens is to formally request the Commis- the railroad company to remove these obstructions. and then proceel against opinion of Mr. Riddle. the Commissioners | and lay before them the decision of Judge e re- if be He moved thata | | shares of the e same | Mr. Boswell said that, inasmuch as the | Commissioners had concluded that they have | | no powers in the premises, the committee be insiructed to proceed at law against the com- pany. He moved that the committee be in- | structed to commence a new suit in case it is Commussioners do have entire control of the | streets and avenues, and it was also the duty of the chief engineer to keep the streets free | He wished it understood | at he was not an enemy to this road; he re- joiced with his neighbors to see it prosper, but not by the ignoring of the riguts of others. Say not a Word azainst the noise kept up by the ringing of bells or whistling of > | engines, nor of the speed of the passing trains, | which was, he believed, at the rate of twenty miles an hour; especially is this the case in the night time. bat the company have no | right to establish these obstruction nuisances He desired to see this evil cor- r. Bacon called attention to the fact that | Mr. Trook, residing on Virginia avenue, rear same, and he advised a postponement of a ind Merrick, as Mr. Boswell said be thought the reply of 18 Was correct as to the ju- risdiction of the Poilce Court. He thought vt Parties to act as complain- this road. ‘This was for the par- ties aggrieved; but if it was found necessary they can be sutmmoned as witnesses, and thus that the business men, as rty-holders, be invited to join Mr. Bacon moved an adjournment for one be authorized to employ 4 lawyer, also to invite Mr. Riddle sion , pant & SS ion in advance, od bkguaes u \etor for God's sake and boawea, Coout ttn ferald. 4 City, for Attorney mer as “an aggregated, concater*ted, con- at Kingston, Penn.,on : contamina:sd; di | st-patten'e day. das. Weston was shoe feates tyledccked ine Jury st dat and i ited by Tue. Foaes. Yits courderee tect i il ll ree ty other, for the com- [rege and delivery to the first named par- ies at Camden, by the 10th day of July next, of a first class river steamer, forthe sum of sixty-five thi dollars. The specifications for a side-wheel boat, 1€0 feet on water line, and 165 feet over ro beam hull 2 feet, depth of hold 8% feet, hull iron-plated with 4-inch fron, cemented inside. The joiners’ work to be in all respects first-class, of the best timber; 18 state-rooms, With wash rooms. water closets, &c., with forecasiie fitted up for accommodation of the crew. The engine (beam) {6 5 '9-feet stroke and 36-inch cylinuer; engine, boiler, and all the machinery to be first-class, finished com- plete and ly to receive her furniture and equipments, having all the neeassary tools for engine and fire-rooms, and to be ready for inspection by the time named. There are to be two life-boats and one wooden boat at- tached. The first instalment ($10,009) has been advanced and the keel already laid in the yard of the builders. The boat, as seea by the dimensions given. willexcel the Wa- wassret in capacity, while it will draw no more water; the purpose being to adapt her to shoal landings, of which there are many on the Potomac. The constantly-increasing business on this river, in both traffic and ex- cursions, will afford ocenpation for all the boats contemplated to be built for this pur- e. Phe company will receive their charter er the general incorporation act ina few s. They will be called the “Upper and ‘ Lower Potomac Steamboat company.” ————— Legal Redress Better than Despotism. Editor Star: A wordy dema\ ue, With his gong of sounding brass, } host of un- thinking persons to the White House and summons the President to listen to their de- mand. Whatisit? That he shall interfere between them and the District government ina matter of debt! that he shall decide them to be creditors, spite of denial, and order them paid out of a treasury over which he has no control, and shall threaten the Commis- sioners with removal if they do not obey the order!! Such ademand implies that the man who made it thinks there is no law but the executive will; that the President is more autocratic than the Czarof Russia; that he ts judge chancellor, Board of Audit, Congress, and President, all in one, with the army to enforce his orde: sident tohave listened to sueh knowledge of its nature would have been a violation of the roprieties of his position; and he, therefore, begged to be excused. And next come Mr. Bamburger and others, who complain of injuries to them and their property from the action of the Baltimore and Potomae Railroad Company; and they ask the intervention of the District Commis- stoners. What intervention? The most ob- vious relief is to deprive the railroad com- pany of its use of the streets. Is the Distriet government to order the tracks to be taken up in the city and the depot to be removed to the city boundary? But the right of way is held by the company under an act of Con- gress. Can the Commissioners repeal that? Is their power higher than that of the na- tion? Another mode of relief is by awarding damages for injuries done. Is this what Mr. Bamburger wants the Commissioners to «le But the Commissioners are not courts; they cannot try the cases in a lump or separately. flows 3 are not @ jury, and cannot render a verdict for damages. Let Mr. Bamburger fee the able attorneys who have been consulted, and they will put his case in shape for the courts. The third mode of relief is by fines for vio- lation of local laws. These can be imposed by the Police Court only. Does Mr. burger desire the Commissioners to order the Police Court to impose them? and with or without informations? Are the Commis- sioners to go nally to the Police Court and swear out warrants against all persons who violate the local laws? or, are they to favor Mr. Bamburger in that way? This is what Mr. B. wants, without perhaps knuow- ing what be does want. th the President and Commissioners are right in not seeking to ify their offices beyond the law, in refusing to intermeddle with matters of which the law has given them po ge and to usurp the functions juries and police. This careful ad- herence to law is a good sign of the time: and it is a bad sign when any number of cit- izens ask the authorities to override law and practice despotism. REPUBLICAN. District oF Co: ————— LUMRIA BUILDING AND Loan ASSOCIATION—There has been filet and recorded in the office of the recorder of deeds an in tion certificate of the above association. The following are the corporators :—G. W. Vissel, W. H. H. Cissel, J. C. McKelden, George M. Barker. FE. McB. Timoney, W.L. Van Lrgtiy H.W. F. V. Stamp, L. Kaufman, and J. H. Wheeler, and the objects are stated to be “by mutual co- operation the accumulation of a capital fund where®ith to transact business; the invest- ment thereof in real estate or its equivalent collateral, bearing interest at remunerative rates,” &c. The capital is to consist of 10,000 par value of $200, and erch stockholder is entitled to an advance of not execeding $200 on each share, such advances to be disposed of by bid for priority, aod in- terest at the rate of one-hali of one per cent. per month to be paid on the entire amount advanced, and on the premium. thereon. When a stockholder is entitled to an ad- vance he shail pay, or allow to be dedneted from such advance the premium bid for the same. and for every advance of $200 or less he shall transfer a share of stock to the asso- ciation. Any stockholder may obtain an advance bpon a judgment bond secured by transfer of his or her stock as collateral se- curity, provided the advance docs not ex- ceed the amount paid in on the stock, or the amount at which it is redeemable. ———_.—__ THE THEATERS.—“Billy” Florence. as he is farniliarly called by a host of friends, has a benefit at the National Theater this even- ing, on which oceasion he has yielded to the almost unanimous request for a repetition of his splendid impersonation of “Captain Cut- ue,” in Dombey and Son, with Miss Conway as “Florence Dombey,” He wiil, besides, = in the amusing after piece from the erman, entitled “Papa's Consent.” Flor- ence matinee, at cheap prices, to-morrow. Last night but one of “Kit. the Arkansas Traveler,” at Ford’s Opera House. Those who do not see Chanfrau in this character and the familiar picture of the two beats. Will miss some of the finest portraitures of good and?good for nothing American eecen- tricities on the stage. There are decidedly entertaining pro- grammes at the Theater Comique and A ve- nue Theater this week—dramatical, musi- cal, &e.—and a pleasant evening may be passed at either place. Civit RIGHTS IN BARBER SHOP: mornivg a rather stout black man, giving the name of John Hunter, appeared at the Police Court and asked for & warrant against Carter A. Stewart, the well-known colored barber and hairdresser at lard’s, for al~ leged violation of the provisions of the civil rights bill. His request was refused because barber shops are not included in the schedule of inns, theaters, &c. He then apy a= fore District Attorney Fisher, and that of- ficer made out the information, at the same time informing him that the case did not, in his opinion, come under the law; aud on this information he asked a warrant, which was shop bat Stewart refused to allow it to be done in his on the that “waiting on colored men wouid injure the business of the estab- lishment.” ——s ATTENTION is called to the advertisement of Messrs. Young & Middleton, who offer for sale valuable lots on Whituey avenue—the entrance of Soldiers’ Home park. prvinindhi—ecre ay “SAVING [5 MAKING tim the Mi tropolis Savings Bank. vinisica a Lot springovercoats at auction to-morrow at Latimer & Cleary’s. gesetiec Besar Siar = Ee THERE is acertain Senator in Indiana) lis whose wife t to lead him home by too The Sent! will notallow him to ear- ry on y days, as he has heen ae eS ire Ww! sgmnestcad. ph Was published Thy was urs =, Jtover reatiee. All y a — Stair- Bt Lens Journal Says: “Theso w7The three things it Is un Wise to in: A democratic ine, and a mule’s sense f pose confidence lex islature, nitro-glyeer- 7” At the trial of one Pal02%, at Virginia , dissolute life, leading an die ati “nod, bam: on ice officer (Sergeant Arnoid), was ac- quitted; I. Williamson for defence. Lee Levi and Wm. Smith, larceny of the calf of Thos. Hume, were = —— babe | and pider Brown, bang and larceny of boots and shoes from A. F. Lipuard; not ‘4 ity. R. J. Murray and AL A“Bimney for defence’ PoLice Court—Judge Snell. To-day Harriet Walker was cha’ = oa on throwing a cv, done, and defendant ischarged. inorner pleaded ani, to_assaulting Hiram Blackwell; $5. len ith, Martha Smith, his wile; $109 bon © peace. James Woody. ehare-d with at- tempting to obtain money by fatse preteaces from Wm. H. Wormley; not sustaine i, and ease dismissed. Wm. Jackson, violatien of cart law, $5. Edward Lancaster, same energe; $5. James H. Grant, a colored boy. charged with throwing stones in the stree! $i. George Reynolds, charged with refas to pay the legal rate for use of a hack; dered’ to pay $2, and the balance of the collateral to be forfeited. The claim RFSUMPTION OF WORK BY THE FLouR MILLS.—The cleaning out and necessary re- pairs having been completed to the canal, the water was let in on the Georgetown level last night, and business was resumed this motning by the flour mills. River Niws.—The steamer Express, of the Potomac transportation company’s line, econ- signed to J. G, & J. M. Waters, has arrived with general merchandise for District mer- chants. The Express is loading for her return trip with the first instalment of lumber and other building material for the new ware- bouse at Bluff Point, near Blackistone’s Is- land, on the Potomae, which is to be a sub- stitute as a landing for Plowden’s wharf, and at which place Messrs. an, Wheeler and Miller propose to establish a summer resort for the accommodation of the public. AN $800 COAL OL FIRE.—About eight o’clock last night the dwelling house of Mr. Wm. Lender, on Military road, about half a mile above Tennallytown, was set on fire by the explosion of a coal oil lamp and totally consumed. Mr. Leuder’s loss is about $800, on whieh there is no insurance. ANOTHER DEAD BaBy.—About noon to- day the body of a new-born white female ir- fant was found by some boys in Rock creek, near the M street bridge. The body was re moved to the Grorgetown Police station and the coroner notified. ALEXANDRIA. THE FIsHERY.—The only arrivals of fresh fish reported at Fishtown this morning, singe yestenlay afternoon, were 250 bunches fromm Haislips’ and 200 binches from Deep Hole, and they, in consequence of the slight demand, were unsold, the prices offered being insufficient. The steamer Pilot Boy, which arrived yesterday evening, brought tip quite a large number from the lower Potomac, but took them on to Washington; among them were sixteen shad, caught near Marylaud Point. About one hundred Philadelphians are engaged in gilling in Nanjemoy Reach for which portion of the river Capt. Wm. Davis started this morning with his giliing crew and outfit. The season is backward, owing to the muddy condion of the water, and the arrivals delayed by the bigh north- West wind prevailing. DEATH OF LAWRENCE WASTINGTON, Esq@.—Lawrenee Washington, esq., of West moreland county, died on Monday last, at his home, after a protracted illness. Mr. Washington was one of the oldest citizens of the county of his nativity, being at the time of his death in the 85th year of his age. FIRE.—The house of Mr. E. S. Crump, jast west of Cloud’s Mill, and about five miles from Alexandria, was, together with most of the furniture it contained, destroyed by fire about five o'clock yesterday afternoon. The fire was accidental, and unfortunately the destroved property ' was tninsured.— Gazelle, 18th. THE ADVENTURE OF AN INVALID New YORKER—S'upidity of the Police.—New York- ers with a tendency to paralysis, epileptic fits or anything of the sort, are greatly ex- cited over the adventures of one of th fellow-citizens, Jacob B. Stockvis, Mr Stockvis left his home up town, one morn - ing some weeks ago, in poor health and against the wishes of his family. Falling on the sidewalk soon after, speechless from jar- alysis, he was picked up by the police, car- ried to the station as a drunken man, and locked up till the next morning, when a cer- tain Justice Flammer sentenced him to «ix months to the workhouse. Here the poor paralytic was locked up with two lunatics, and might have staid there to the end of his term, had not his whereabouts been discov- ered by accident. In the meantime his friends had searched everywhere for him. but no clue could be obtained, as Mr. Stockvis had been shoved through the police court un- der the name of Richard Doe. case has been investigated and the over zealous police officiais censured, but no ordinary censure is sufficient punishment for such Qupardona- ble stupidity. TWENTY THOUSAND DoLLARS WANTED FOR A BROKEN HEART--A highly interesting ease, involving the good name of an estima- bie young German fady of wealth connec- tions, is on trial to-day in the city court of Brooklyn. before Judge Reynolds. The plain- tiff is Miss Meta C. Gage. She was en- gaged to be married to George Toujes, the son of a very wealthy German merchant on Broadway. George’s mother opposed the match, avd finally told her boy that if he married Meta he should not have a nenny of their property, and she accused the young lady of raphe | “varfeirt” her son. This ex- pression, as alleged, broke off the match, and the result was that the plaintiff became very ill. She now sues for $20,000 dam: to her heart and character. The counsel for plain- tiff claimed that the expression meant --de- bauch” or seduce the young man, but the defence claimed that the literal meaning of the term was odd misled. The court room was well filled with the friends of the par- tes. who are greatly interested in the case. N.Y. Express, With. A CARTOON THAT WAS NEVER PRINTED, I fancy Nast is something of a philosopher from the last cartoon, where he stands bowing at the doer by which his old friend Andy enters the Senate. He must have smiled grimly to himself as he drew it, re- calling, Lettre ig another poe Nnished, but never used, for the vote went the other way and the impeachment failed. This car- toon, now in possession of a gentleman of this ‘city, nted Columbia tippling President Johnson out of the chair; and as he slides down the steps of the White House, his crown (emblem of tyranny) has fallen down over his nose, while he tries to peep from under it ina most maudlin way. Ah, well. he laughs best who laughs last.— Wash, Cor, N.Y. World. THR EXECUTION OF THE BRIGAND Vasquez is fixed for to-day. San Jose ad- vices from Los Angelos state that Chavez, the lientenant of Vasquez, has sent letters to prominent individuals in that city threaten- ing bloody vengeance if Vasquez is executed, A petition was telegraphed to Governor Pacheo from influential citizens of Los Angelos, including some of the party who captured Vasquez. asking a postponement of the execution. The governor replied, de- clining to postpone execution, saying that the danger from Chavez will be as great at the end of the delay as it is now. THIRTY-NINE WIDOWS were ran; in rows of chairs, the other day, in the county clerk’s office of Virginia City. Each had @ burial certificate or some other proof of the death of her husband. were of vari prt gee maa g of seventeen to the wrink! matron seventy, probably, the most remarkab'e gatherii widows everknown. Their errand cover taxes which had been improper, Fomor the eee ae them dh riain amount of untaxable prope: ving een disregarded. » eT Phone Ste Paul on inflation, “Be not puffed #7 Mr. Janses Parton has it a house Pritt take up his at Newbai » Mass., residence =rJohn 8. eee: formerly a broker, day by cutting his throat. ta }, tO meet on the 4th of September, 1875. : ag was = ted in the French 0th to Alay ste) 2 voUrR from 5th. . a7 Wm. Murray was sound guilty of dag eran, Gotthard: ‘ahicn & a zoey | BMRBBESS LcSucine age = Et suet Hi igi iF 100,000 . makier close ca week an] about Speculative shares ni han yesterday, was atealy. It and 90 continued until near of wa and there advance of %; to 1%; per cent, the | - Government bunds are firm In state 1 bonds the omly al old Tennossres, 0° 45. i The Markets. ‘ ) Bartiwors, March 19—Virginia consolidated, 53; | West Virginia's, 10; North Carolina sixes, old, 2° ew. 10; do. special tax, 3bid to day. Sugar / unchanged BaLtmMoxe, March 19—Cotton quiet but firm— Flour steady and unchinged. wes! di a | tow middlings, oN agg. | Wheat quiet ‘and ‘ch ed ghee * vag! Bay westel by. 5 fo. 2 do. yh ed 12a 26; Mary tana 2 yanber, 1.90; do. white, 10al.W; No! 2 westera spring ret 1.10. Corn firm—southern white, 5! yellow. $1a82; western mixed. 81 €rn, 66470; western white, G7; weevern mix Rye quiet and unchanged Provisions strong demand. feose fobbiog perked, Baste Tien loose jobbiny cked, Sa5%,, Malt’, shoulders, 9;clear rity sides: .. 1.00, Bacon 2al2';. Hams, lals, Lard firm. ‘Butter duil and lower—good t) extra firm— fine western ft wand rolls. 38432. Petroleum duil Coffee dull and nomtaal rch 19.—Stocks active, Money, 4 + Tong, short, 483. "¢ ernment active. New Youx, March 19.—Flour; steady. Wheat, advancing. Corn, firm. +March 19, 12:90 p. m.—U. S.5-91 gud stendy: Sas. Sales, 10,0 S, tion and expo Sal 00 bales, of ‘which 6,000 were taken for exp 40 on speentation. The stock in port. i bales, incInding 490.000 Americ: week hi incl can. Actual expe warded directly 15,000 bales. The stocl at is clnding 309.000 American. ‘The r the past three days have be eluding 12,000 American. Loxvex, March 19,2 p.m —The weather through out England to-day is unsettled. Consols tor mone $27¢n99; for the account 93 as quarters, in 2 p.m.—Breadstutfs a A petroleum, 114. per ) p. m.—Paris dispatches gallon. LoNvon, March 19, 2 quote rentes at €t fra LivEKroo., Mai 10N OF THE Mck —A letter from Florence, Arizona, to the San Diego Union, gives the details of an interview with Bender, the Kansas murderer. He confesses h Bender. He denies committing th butsays that John and Kate, his son and daughter, did.” He declines fo state the whereabouts of bis ‘amily. He says he sep- arated from them in Tex: where they all went to from Kansas, and ¢ Mexico, and subs: y Kate and the old when he left them. governor of Kansas is daily Bender will be sent to tha’ INTERNAL REVENUE Fravp.—Alber! Shi ner, a German cigar manufacturer of Lee: burg, was before U. 8. Commissioner Fowler this morning, charged with using canceled internal revenue stamps on his cigar boxes, and was sent on for the action of the grand jury at the next term of the U.S. court in this city. It will be remembered that Shiner Was arrested some months ago, charged with the murder of his son-in-law, Sheliborn, was finally discharged, there being noe dence to convict him. Shellhorn has never been heard from. we believe. and his fate sul remains a mystery.— Virginia Sev 8th. DFRER BENDER were together tion from the pected, When ined, LADIES’ Goons. KS. 3. P. PALMER, 1109 F STREET, et. 10h « Beorprctinliy announces her SPRIN of French Pattern BONNETS and ROUNT GEORGETOWN ADVER'W'TS, Fa, — bunehes: | HOUSEHOLD roma AND EFFECTS AT ING, March 20th at my auction room ° farnituresthe effects of &, famity — “cae removed to uty store for , Goods. fine DAMASES. PER BB A 4 sll the Lavest novelties in PARIS ERY marks & WEDNESDAY. March @4 > MRS. SELwa RcrreRs, Stamping and Embroidery Depot, 614 94H stRERT, opporite Patent Oi Received. a large assortment of SiTk end Cotto IMPFRIAL STAR BRAIDS HAMBURGS EMBROIDERIES an1 EDGINGS, and 9 fall tees of IXHORS, President. ou. Thos, Knowis. | ADAME CARM Indies of Wasny | ceive orders for D! oa Fequierty the, fa 1907 Pevwevrriwa A yeroetant PROCLAMATIO! 5 To our Friends and the accommodation following rules, viz~ nese | 1875. For your becter Sr4 wil ethere se | We are daily in recnipt of ii | SH PERFORATED BUCKSKIN FAMILY SUPPLIES. PCOR SEWING MACHINE ide sn perior to all ethers, th street northwest A. L. DAVIS, Ag ONE TON OF CHOICE PROFESSIONAL. NEW TURKEY PRUNES | SCHUTTER & FRESCO, DEO duet Received, Bight Pounds tor | We will continoe to sell, for a few days more, 6 pounds MIXED NUTS, (including SOFT SHKLL | ALMONDS.) for $1.00. a FOR TEETH A. PRATT, af, Come Cor miner im Chae and F SHORT-HAND ¥ JANES o.€ COs ‘On hand, and for sale at aressonable price, a FULL OAE LOAL of choice NEW YORK STATE APPLES We would farther state that received and safely stored in our bagement before tive ing cold weather came on, eo that those who wish to purchase them need bave no feare of gettia ese applos were ELPHONZV YOUNGS & CO., Grocers, (Masomec Temrie,) 9TH Stare, opposite U.S Patent Office ELPHONZ0 YOUNGS, J. F. JOHNSON { AND KAUPHY. NEW AND GOOD BooKs othe Empire of Bu: Fiona i: ire awd ood are of the Choicest Importations, of the Bric a Bra. ‘at a small advance on wholesai= ; 4 14% and 149 Center Markei, pery day. E MURDER OF Four PERSONS.—On Weiines- day a man named Frye entered the house Mr. Batty, at_Toqueville, Utah, and shot Batty twice. He then entered a room where Batty’s wife and ehild were in bed and shot them both. Frye, who it is supposed sane, was killed by the sheri! to arrest him. was in- while tryiag CITY ITEMS. THE BEST $5and 26 Silk Hats for Spring of sig, at Lewis’, #20 ith street, betwee, I an c. Se CHILBLAINS Will be promptly retie and ultimately cured by bathing the efilicted parts with Pond's Extract. PERrect FITTING WHITE SHIRTS, with Fine Linea Bosoms, from $1.50 up, at Le 920 7th street, between I and K. ee ASK yourGrocer for Dooley’s Yeast Pow- der, the best Baking Powder for preparing Biscuits, Rolls, Bread, Griddle Cakes, Wat | fles, &c. Depot, 6) New street, New York. pe Pantin Linden GENTLEMEN'S SOFT AND STIFF FELT HATS; Boys’ Dress and School Hats; Chil- dren's Dress and Play Hats. Tne largest stock and lowest prices, at Lewis’, 920 >th strect. =— TEETH IN RUINS are a sure drawhack on oe ee and personal con ° herefore, keep them in good repair that established antidote for a!! the di: that assail them, fragrant Sozodont. DYSPEPSIA IS A HyDRA-HEADED Mon- STER, from which originate nearly al “the ills the human flesh is heir to.” The Per Syrup, @ protected solution of the proto: of Iron, is @ long-tried and well-established remedy for this distressing complaint; it has cured thousands when other remedies have failed. eo —~——_ | Are Yon of a € ptive Habit Ifso, and you have taken cold, send at once to the nearest drug store fora bottle of Hule’s Honey of Horchound and Tar. The titty cents that it will cost may be the price of your life; for there is no saying how soon cold may be- come a deadly evil, where there is a constita- tional tendency to consumption. Avert dan- ger by the prompt use of the most powerful antidote to diseases of the langs, throat and a that has ever been prescribed or adver- ised. Pike's Tooth Ache Drops.—Curein one min- ute. eo —— Treating the Wrong Disease, Many times Women cal! upon their vegies & La hetero ove with dys} ja, another with ae pitation, another with trouble of the east, another with pain here and there, and in this way they all present alike to them- selves and their easy-going and indifferent doctors, separate and distinct diseases, for which he ribes his pills and potions, assuming them to be such, when, in reality, they are all symptoms’ caused by some uterine disorder; and while they are thus only able perhaps to palliate for a time, they are ignorant of the cause, and encourage Ubeir practice until large bills are made, when the suffering patients are no better in the end, but pi ly worse for the del treatment, and other complications made, and which a | otingd medicine, directed to the cause would have entirely removed, thereby instituting health and comfort instead of pro- longed misery. ‘rom Miss Lorinda E. 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