Evening Star Newspaper, March 27, 1876, Page 4

EVENING STAR "Weather Probabilities To-day. Orricz oF CHIRY SIGNAL OFricer, WASHINGTON, March 7, 1876. Forthe middie states, clear or fair weather, ‘With freeh and brisk northerly to westerly Witcs and rising barometer. LOCAL NEWS. (&c., To-night. ational Theater —Mr. and Mrs. Florence tm the “Mighty Dollar.” Ford's Opera House—Mr. Frank Mayo in “Mguseer Contgee—“Biue Beard” and first Comique—"“ Blue ‘ad yo Theater SS Condensed Locals. Btreet —— will be ited to-night at 8.50 p. m., extingu at 420a.m. Seventy colored converts were baptized in the river, at the Sycamore. yesterday morn- ¢ body of an Infant was found —— morping in an alley near B rnd lith streets southeast. Coroner Patterson gave a certif- eate of stillborn. Indictments were found by the grand jary to-day sgainst Charles E. Brace for forgery of neme of Wm. J. Mortagh toa check; also One against Robert Smith for larceny. Ata meeting of the German Indepe rent Congregation Saturday night, delegates to ane National Free Thinker’s convention, to be bela &t Philadelphia, in June next, were €leetcd as follows: "Mrs. Weigmann aod Messrs. Wm. Burchard and Robt. Keitzel. Last Saturday night, ascar No 4. of the Beit road. was weiting on the stand for its ure and time to start on the final trip,some one entered the car, and with a jimmy openet the bottom of the money box and cleane 1 it Of the day's receipts, excepting one ticket and a few penvies. ‘The 12th district republicans on Saturday Bight elected delegates as follows to choose delegates to the Cincinn: convention: Lioyd C. Breoks, Jobn Brown, Jas. Woot, F. ONeill, J. 'T. K. Plant; to Nashville coaven- ui J R. Marshall; ‘ood, aitern ick Brooks, Joseph Peters. Centrai republican committee—F. €,0 Neill, J.T. K. Piant, Lieyd C. Brooks. The Washington Sae:gerband gave their Jast entertainment of the season at Odd Fel Jows’ Hall last evening. The exercises con- sisted ofsinging by the bund, instrumental mousic under the direction of Prof. Kiley, singing by Messrs. Noyes, Gannon,aod Mrs. Sebaver, and a burlesque of the opera of “Fide by Messrs. M. Altschuh, F. A. Hart, F. Knoop, L. Waldecker, Herbert. The a Jance was very and ing excelleat. - ni sing! Hammond and Kentley. PROGRESS OF THE REVIVAL. The unfavorable wea on Saturday did Converts @feet- vary Baptist Church, for there ‘Wasa fine attendance. After the singing of @ number of hymns from the “Song Evan- gel.” Mr.Bammoud m Thessaloatai Sth chapter, and addressed the young con- Verts particularly. Mr. Reynolis and Lt. Gaibraith each related thelr experiences. Mrs. Hiil, of Pittsburg, mate some remarks, &fler which the inquiry meeting followed. THE CHILDREN’S MPETING YESTERDAY. The Metropolitan M. £. Church wasdensely ed yesterday afternoon, the large ma- Jority of the audience being children the children familiasly, after which the in- geny meeting was held. The meeting in the janday-sehool room was presided over by Dr. Presbery, and was of the nature of ao experience meeting. This was closed as was the meeting up stairs by an inquiry meeting. THE MERTING LAST NIGHT. So great was the crowd at the Congrega- tiovai Church last evening that a double meeting was held, the social-room being Opened for the purpose. Rev. Drs. Rankin and Sunderland, Captain Hester, Mr. Wolte. and others assisted at this meeting. A praise meeting took place before the preacliing ser- Vices. and many related their experience. Mr. Hammond selected for Lis text, La Xiv, and isth,“And they all with one con- sent. began to make excuse.” The closing Appeal was delivered w: reat power, and jue ging by the number who rose for prayers, he services created a profound impression. The inquiry meeting followed and continued Until a late hour THE MEETING TO-DAY. The attendance to day at Rev. lr. Sander- Jend’s Churei: (where the morning meetings @re to be held this week), was very large. After singing and prayer, special prayer was asked for two young ladies, and others. Mr. Bentley sang “Only an Armor Beare: Mr. RM. A. Fenwick, in asimple and touching Manner. related hisexperience. Mr Bentley sang «Keep on Praying.” and Mr. Hammond reac from Luke tliand ith verse, speaking ©f the baptism of the Holy Ghost.after whieli @pumber of prayers were offered and the meeting was opened for reperts and the re- Vival spirit was reported as Increasing in the churches. A “praise meeting” then took Place. Rev. lir.Gray bad a numberof re- Quests for prayer, the reading of which occu- Jed §to 10 minutes. The inquiry meeting 5 owing was ofa very interesting charac- jer. — AMUSEMENTS— National Theatfer.—Mr. and and Mrs. Florence begin their second week's engagement to-night. The “Mighty Dollar” large majority,” and iS week will give addi- tions! opportunities ofseeing the wily “Hoa. Bardwell Slote” and the diplomatic “Mrs. ‘Genera! Giiflory.” Ford's Opera House —This week the Opera House will be opened for the presentation of the popular American drama entitled “Davy Croekett,” by Mr. Frank Mayo anda fail and competent dramatic company. The handsome Frank is well fittei to :mperson- ate the backwoods hero, which he has done for @ long time with continued success. Toe bmp is among the best of American dramas in plotand dialogue, elevating in tone and Sull of interest throughout. Theater Comique.—The varied attractions at the Comique this week ought to fill the house nightly. female minstrels, gem bailet, “Blue Beard” and a host of variety stars in their respective specialties form a very at- tractive bill. “i THR FUNERAL of Mr. James K. Rice, a Weill-Krown resident of South Washington and & prominent Odd Fellow, who died of it on Thursday last, after an {ll- bess Of six days, took place yesterday after- neon from the Sixth-street Presbyterian burch. and was largely attended. Rev. Mason Nobile, the pastor, conducted the ser- vice. Columbia Lodge, No. 10, U. H. Ride nour. marshal; Mount Nebo Encampment, No. «, A. H. Stockman, marshal, and the Uniformed Patriarchs, Commander Edward Dunn, preceded by Repetti’s band, attended the funeral and escorted the remains to the Corgressional cemetery, where the interment was made. the funeral services of the order being conducted at the grave by Chaplain Charies C. Collison. Two members from @ach of the bodies above named acted as pail-bearers. THE BREWFR-CLaRKE SCANDAL SHOOTING. The case of Henry N. and Jonn W. Erewer, brothers, of Georgetown, D. C., charge! with sbooting with lotent to kill Col. J. Lyle Clarke, witl come up for trial in the criminal court today. It is understoxl that the ‘act of the shooting, which occurred at the St. Clair hotel in thts city, will be admitted by the defence, but it will ba pleaded in justification that Col. Clarxe had reviousiy sedpced the sister of the Brewer rothers, and°that this led tothe act. The trial wil) no doubt attract @ great deal of at- tention, the parties on both sides being weil Koown. Miss Brewer wi!) all probability be one of the witnesses for the defence.— { Balt. American, Zith. yaaa RELIEF FOR THE TREASURY PRINTING BUREAU SUFFEEERS.—On Saturday last Messrs. T. C. Taylor, Dr. J. P. Hawes and Dr. E. L. Corbin, clerks in the Second Auai- tor’s office, Treasury department, started a Subseription for the relief of the sufferers who have been thrown out of employment by the suspension of work in the printing mod engraving bureau, and were quite suc- my ee | raised upwards of $100 in a few bours. ‘nis is @ happy move in the Tight direction, and the example will doubt- Jess be followed in thi Other departments. . Pi sama = Back Cd MARTHA.”—An ergyman who was lecturing in 2 Washington church a few days ago, had chosen for his subject the sisters of 1s. He had for some time on Mary's ebaracter, and bad been led, by the warmith of bis zeal, to devote more time to her than was ber fair share. He finally lcoke1 at his Watch, and discovering this fuct, exclaimed, ‘With a very evident nervous a; tation of his mistake, “But, m, ends, it will Bot do to go back on Martha,” and procee ted Bllh bis comments. (A trath.)—{ Alezandia —-—_—_ ReVIVALIN THE THIRD BAPTIST CHURCH ev. W. B. Jetferson, of this church, revival work in January by AD earnest prayer mecsting every evening, levers. As the baptized the 29th Or two since, and in all. revival large numbers are dey of February. a week 39 yesterday, making 9% in continues nightly, and asking prayers. Srccrixc Dests.—The reduced the “Provident Savings bife ‘Assurance 8, ciety of New York” atfords unusual facili- ties for those wishing to seeure indebteduess by an insurance policy. The branch office is &! 1509 Penpsy lvauia avenue. —= to the convention to elect delegates e National Nominating Con- vention at » apd their The su ofa yesterday at tha Co- when it was that there were about 40 that caucus, who were pledged bach body coud’ d tnings” Rr the congen a y = conven- tion. This caucus, it is understood, decided on ‘les J. Bowen for one delegate—the other eg a being agreed upon. Early on ground outside were Col. 8. 8. Smoot, George Hi. Holmes, Henry Himber, Col. Carson, ins Crusoe, wi Schooler; and in the hall Dr. Smith, of the board of health. to accompany Mr. Bowen, and the following were named: Fred. Douglas, Prof. Langston, John T. Jobnson, Jerome A. Johnson, Dr. C. B Purvis and A. M. Green. The seventh district, It is understood. brought forward the rame cf Col, George'W. Dyer as a dele- gate, and were working hari to gain him strength. The tall form of Sayles J. Bowen § fngleman, Col. Perry Carson, was conspicu- one in the crowd. Shorsly after ten o'clock the delegates com- mei.ced to gather IN THE HALL. Abont one-fifth of them were white men. Col. S. 8. Smoot was flying sround, both in a’ donut the ball. busy at work, aud it was reported that he had withdrawn in favor of Major Brooks, of the Republican - Major Urell,,Arthur Shepherd, S. S. Baker, L. A. Bartlett, J. L. Venahie and other local politicians were on band. THE CALL TO ORDER. eleven o'clock Siitney McFarland pfed:—“Gentlemen, the time has exptre!, end I row move that the meeting be cailed to order.” (Col. Carson.—*I second the mo *) “All in favor of the motion say (Cries of “aye.” The motion ts car- ried, and the President will call the meeting to orcer.” OPENING REMARKS OF MR. JEROME A JOUNSON Mr. Jerome A. Johnson on taking the chair spoke as follows: « Geutlemen of the Convention: It becomea my duty, as chairman of the central republican committee of the District of Columbia, to e#il you toorder. And in doing so, allow me to venture a few suzgestions, which [ trust shall prevaliin this boby. You are aware that in the forthcoming presideutial canvass we shall witness one of the most exciting contests known inthe history of American lities. And while the District of Colum- bin, by virtue of her retations to the general government, is debarred the priviledge of laking an active part in that contest, yet w can mate aay, assist the republican y. the party of liberty, of honor, of law aud order, by our zeal, honest sentiment, and ac- live labor. And therefore it becomes our solemn duty to be particalariy watchfal and barmonious in our labors today. Let the proceedings and deliberations of this bo ty be of such a high order, tbat we shall command the respect of not only our constituents, bat that of the press. We must be scrapnions in our regard for the law that governs all de- liberative bedies; and by such a course (which in my judgment is a wise one) no question as to the regularity or irregularity of our representatives should be raised at Cincinna’ But let me remind you that in the selection of your delegates you have an important duty to perform. You are called upon not only to judge the character of the men to be chosen here to-day, but you are to jadge as to their competency, peculiar fit- hess, and striet adherencs to the great na- tional republican party in the past as well as the present. Gentlemen thus chosen will be in every way competent to battle for every gt ed to the citizen by constitt- i provision. In conclusion, gentlemen, in call upon you to be watchful and harmonious, and trust every delegate will show, in casting bis vote, a proper regard for that independence and manhood which characterizes our American institutions.” A BREAKDOWN. Before proceeding to business the central part of the hall was cleared, and as the dis- triets were called the delegates took their Seats—the 5th district delegates making the most notse on account of Henry Himber's seat giving way as hesat down. “Himber got heavy on his European trip. The conven- tion proceeded to THE TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION, and Dr. J. L.N. Bowen, R. W. Tompkins, and Jerome A. Johnson were named as chair- man. A motion was made toclose the nom- inations but before it was put Collins Crusor Was named. The motion to close was car- ried “by a large majority,” the secretary counting over a hundred for it. The question as to whether acommittee on erecentlals should not be appointed and re- port before a temporary organization, was dise ed at some length. A.M. GREEN WILL HAVE HIS Say. Motious and peints oforder rolled in thick and fast, and Mr. A. M. Green ascended the platform and said he had been trying for some time to be recognized, and then de- scending to the floor said that having now Se be would now speak from pe floor. The chairman Said that Mr. Green had disconrteous and had forcibly taken the floor, and now he would recognize no one but Green if he required all day to speak. Mr. Green rose to reply, and had spoken but a few sentences when— Mr. Boston askeed ‘if this meeting is to be given into the hands of butone man. If that is 0 I move to adjourn; I move that Green takes bis seat.” Carson.—G ree Green!” “Green!” Col. “Go on Gree Mr. Freeman.—‘I"ll sustain the chair.” Mr. Green proceeded to speak, urging that there should be sergeants -at-arms ap; ited. Some further discussion followea, and it Was decided to vote by rising and that tellers be appointed. Mr. Costin, of the Ith district, and Dr. Purvis, of the th, were appointed tellers,and the former said that he was in favor of Mr. Tompkins. Dr. Breed said that be had never heard of sueb @ thing, and questions were raised that Purvis should say who he was in favor of, that Costin was not @ good teller, &c. DR. BOWEN AS CHAIRMAN. At 12:10 a vote was reached, and the tellers reported :—For Dr. J.N.L. Bowen, 72; for Mr. Tompkins, 51; and the announcement was received with applause. Mr. Tompkins called attention to the fact that more votes had been cast than there were delegates. Mr. Bowen explained that some of the alternates may have voted. The cbair declared that Dr. Bowen was the temporary chairman, and Messrs.Costen and Freemaa conducted bim to the stand. Dr, Bowen addressed the meeting, thank- ing them for the honor, and expressed the hope that they would do what they had met tor in such @ manner as to do credit to them- selves, the community, and the country. Col. Smoot moved ‘t Mr. George Holmes be elected temporary secretary. Mr. Swaggart objected on_the ground that there was 8 contest in his (H's) district. Messrs. Holmes, John H. Cook, and F. Douglas, jr., were elected secretaries. A motion was made that a committee of one from each ¢istrict in which are no con- tests be appointed ON CREDENTIALS; she 3 Sgreed to and the following were appointed: | - D. Benjamin, Ist district; Logan Wil- liams. Crusor, ith; H. Himber, 5ti Ren} Freeman, 6th; Wm. Schooler, 7 c. :8. 1. t, 9th; F. Ward, lith; J. T. Sth; Lewis Yor! 1th; J. w+ . 15th; C.'W. Swagga isth; P. H. Carson, Ii th; A. K. Manning, 1st! ohn Shehan, 1%th; Thos. McMPhoa, 20th; E. B. Hughes, 2ist; J. L. Venable, 22. A ‘was taken for half an hour. recess At 1% o’clock the chairman called the con- vention to order, and invited Mr. George T. Downing to address the meeting. At the conclusion of Mr. Downing’s re- marks. Mr. L. Clark,of Ohio, was introduced as the Ggure prominent in UNCLE TOM'’S CABIN as George Harris, and addressed the conven- THE LIST OF DELEGATES. The committee on credentials had not re- turned when our rt closed. The dele- peel — are claiming admission are the Fest District—W. H. Hunter, F. Dongias, Je, W. T. Benjamin, C. W. Davis, Jona Second District—U. 8. B. Wall, B. P. Davis, C. N. Otwy, Joba H. Cook, Johu’ N. Hurt. Another de! tion was it, a8 follows. Dane W. Baker, L. 8. , Simms, Dr, », Bird. Third District—Logan Williams, Ignatius Tilghman, Charles Smackum, Hilleary Lge eons E. Mi ler. burth ‘riet—Coliins Crusor, H. J. Ci a John E. Cox, James E. Green, W.N. Fuiler. fh Diatrice—| y lenry ber, B. F. Grant, 8. Cowan, R. Bowte, Paton. Sixth District—| ilson, Elsey Wil- Hams, J. Harry Smith, Benjamin A. Free- mon, Jerome Jobson. Seventh District —W illiam Sebooler, Charies Syphax, William Chandiee, Arthur Pryor, a Kighth District—Sidney McFarland, C. H. Peters, E. D. Dudley, A. Mcintosh, Wo Bennett. Ninth District—S. B. Bmoot, L. Howard, F- Hall, Dr. C. B. Purvis, C. J. Jones. SA OR ne en eR COE oe | of Columbia; aud to this end he ts directed to | Tenth Di Charles Wallace, Charles Horele. F. P. Burke, Wm. Kennedy, John D Wallace. * Fleventh District_Edward Chase, William Beckett, Dr. J. L. N. Bowen, Cato Ward, R. W. Tompkins. Twelfth Distrist—Lioyd C. Brooka, F. C. O'Neil, Jobn Brown, J.T. K. Plaut, James Wood, with Dr. F. Brooks and Joseph Peters as alternates. Thirteenth District-8. A. Bartlett, J. F. — G. H. Boston, W. H. Simpson, C. H. Fon. Fourteenth District—Horace H. Brower. Louis York, T. H. Dade, John H. Reever, Reynolds Wm. . Fifteenth District—George Holmes, W. H Eder boro, Bernard West, L. Jeffries, John FRiteowh Distret—C. W Swaggart, W. L Jones, Dr. W. A. Tucker, James Leonard, James Reake. Seventeenth District—-8. D. Johnson, Perry Carson, Thomas Comodore, J. Thomas Cos- “highieenth Distict_J. W. Branson, A. K Kighteent J. W. ike W. Blond, D. T. os Heron Davis, 8. avin. Nineteenth Disirict—Andrew Gieason, John Meehan, Wm. H. Lucas, Patrick Doyle, Wm. A. Lavalette. Twentieth District—Joseph Gibson, Henry Young. Joseph Brown, T. McMahon, J. Y. Ballenger. Twenty first District A. M. Green, E. B. ‘alter Middleton, R. A. Green, F Hoghes, D. Gaines. Twenty-secend District Isaac Shiner, Cas Champion, Josian L. Venable, J. A. Clarks Peter Mosely. — The Potomac Fisheries. A FAILURE IN THE SHAD CXOP FEARED AND WAY. The fishing season ou the Potomac may be said to have fairly commenced for 1 thongb with rather dismal prospects of sac cess. Thus far very few shad have been brought to market, aod the prices are high ‘The old fishermen state that the gill nets are destroying the business, and at the presen! rate of decrease in shad, that excellent fis! will in a few years be a curlosity in our markets. The*tish which would naturally ascend the river to the spawning grounds beiween the times of hauling the large seines are row all caught up by the gill nets, it being almost impossible for a fish to eseape them. The consequence is that fishing shores which in former years rented for thoasands now command only @ few hundred dollars. ON THE VIRGINIA S!DE these Jandings are worked this season by the following parities: Fowkes, Joseph Cay- wood; Windmill Point and Tamps, Jacob Eaunce; Gums, Jerry Raub; Arkendale, : ichland, ——'Walter; Dip- le, Fauree Bros; Free Stone Point, Jacob ‘aunce; Plumb Tree Gut, Horseman & Tra- vers; Sandy Point, Lander Henderson; High Point and Stony Polvt, Wm. Gibson; White Heuwe, Win. Hatton; Fair Landing, Wm. Enight; Jackson City, Henry Knight; Daisy Gut, Wm. Knight; Eagle’s Nest, Jacob Faunce; White Point, John Hickock; Mount Moriah, Wm. Hunter. ON THE MARYLAND SIDE the landings are worked by the following par- ties: Maryland Point, Price Gray; Budd's Ferry avd Stump Neck, Conningham «& Co; Chapman's Point, Thomas Chapman; Monkey Point, — Barron; Greenway, — Eliictt; Eryan’s Point, Conrad Faunce; Moxiley’s, James Skidmore; Tent Landing, Captain J. Guy; Sandy Bar, Jerry Raub; Geesboro, Alfred Bundine, PROTECTION FOR THE SHAD NEEDED. Itis belleved that there are at least two thousand gill nets between the Long Bridge and the mouth of the river, many of which stretch quite across the channel where the fithrun. Many of the shad caught in these nets are destroyed by eclsand catfish before they can be reached by the fishermen, and many of them drown before being reached, as it is seldom that more than two ed are employed in running one of them. Those occupying shore landings complain that the laws of Maryland and Virginia governing Sshing in this river are not enforced, and no efforts are made to enforee them. ——_——— District Government Affairs. PROTECTION OF PUBLIC PROPERTY. In relation to the frequent Injuries to lamp pests, fences, c, by ungovernable teams, the District Commissioners have by com- munication requested Major Richards to give the police force instructions to ascertain | the names and residences of persons respon- sible for such injuries, that proceedings may be taken to recover costs of damages so caused. THE DISTRICT REAL ESTATE. The District Commissioners have issued an ordes that the District treasurer be charged with the care and safe keeping of all deeds and conveyances, of every name and | nature. of property belonging to the District at once collect them, prepare schedules in dvplicate—one copy to be retained by bim, the other to be filed in the office of the Com- missioners—after which he will deposit them in the Treasury of the United States. BUILDING PERMITS. Felix Derfosse, a two-story brick dwelling and store. south side H. between 20th and Zist streets northwest; $3,300. Bright & Hum- phrey, three two-story and basement brick dwellings, south side Rhode Island avenue, between Sth and 9th streets northwest; $6,000 Dr. Redbu.n, a three-story briek dwelling, rorth side F, between Zist and 224 streets northwest; $6,000. Dr. George M by. a thee storys and basement dwelling, west side Iith, between I and K streets northwest; $15,000. District Affairs Congress. Quite a number of private relief bills for residents of the District who suffered by what they claim to be unjust assessmenis arising out of public improvements, were introduced by various members of the House eel and referred to the District Com- mittee. A FREE ROAD WANTED. The bill introduced in the House to-day to authorize the establishment of a certain free publice highway in the District, authorizes the District Commissioners to construct and maintain @ free public highway over that part of the Georgetown and Rockville turn- pike road which leads from the boundary of Georgetown to the boundary of the District towards Rockville, and which is styled the Washington banat A s. The bill to incorporate the Citizens’ Mutual Gas Light Company, introduced in the House to-day, names as incorporators Robert M. Galoway, John P. Kennedy, Wm. E. ng Montgom Blair, Charles Mason, A. H. Tenney and Jobn Whittaker. The ‘capital stock is fixed at $1,000,000, divided into shares of $100 each. THE HOURS FOR CONDUCTORS. The several bills introduced in the House to-day defining a legal day’s work in the Dis- trict of Columbia, apply only to conductors on street cars, and fixes ten hours as a legal day’s work for such service. See THE POLICE AND THE Poor—A meeting of pie Heutenants was held, this moraing, at Police Headquarters, at the su; ition of Major Richards, to take into consideration the best measures of relieving our suffering poor. A free expression of views was given each, all agreeing that the funds distributed Ubus far this season has come far short of do- ing the greatest good to the greatest number. The proposition of bec apienee 5 the pro- ceeds of oneday’s pa: the force was finally agreed upon, an @ subject will be sub. mitted by the lieutenants to the policemen in their respective precincts to-day and a re- port made Major Richards to-morrow of the results, The funds so raised to be distributed by the lieutenants themsel vi —e—— MISS ANNIE W. SToRY’s ENTERTAIN- MENT.—The entertainment to be given at Willard’s Hall on Thursday evening next, promises to be one of the mostenjoyable and successful of the season. Miss Story is weil k.own in our city as a talented and accom- plished young lady, and the publicare under obligations to her for the generous part she has itediy taken in behalf of charitable objects. Miss Story will be assisted by some of the best musicians In the city, including Miss Lois Mygatt, Mr. Samuel G. Young, Prof. Anton Gloetzner, Mr. Henry Eberback and others. The entire programme will be announced in a few days. We bespeak for this eptertainment liberal patronage and ample success. — ATTEMPTED HiagHWAY RORBERY.— About balfpast seven o'clock last might Mrs. Naliy, a white lady, residing with sister, Mrs. Waters, at No. 1926 14th street northwest, was attacked on her way to church at the corner of 14th and I streets, by @ man who twice her watch, with basty tracks. The would-be rob- ber was elther a white or very light-colored man, smooth face, about five feet six inches high, and wore dark clothing. —.___— FATAL ACCIDENT.—On Friday evening last as the train on the Pope's Creek line of the B. & P. railroad was proceeding toward Marlboro’, a team of three horses belonging to Mr. Hodges, driven by Heory Thomas, ao aged colored map, was struck while crossiag the track about two miles north of Mariboro’, and — was killed the wagon wrecked. ACCIDENT AT THE Cariror.—Thie morn- ing, as Mr. R. C. Bromley, Senate ao committee-; street, and @ physician ae eee ONE BY ONE THE Roses Fapr.—And now, Mr. C. W. Watson, late of the jate Board of Audit, now under investiga- tion, has shouldered his little hatenet, and retired to his oid Kentucky home, THE TREASURY ROBBERY. Trial of W H Ottmann. day the trial of William #. Ottman, PRS on the larceny of $47.097.65 from the U. 8. Treasury Ip June last, receiving stolen property knowing it to have been stolen, Bo seoslving embezzled mocey knowing it to have been embezzled, was reeu ihe Criminal Court, Judge Olin; Distriet Attor- pey Wells and Hon. Jeremiah M. Wilson for the goverpment, and Hon. Matt. H ter, W. A. Cook, R T. Merrick and R. K. Elliott for the defendant. Jvdge Olin gave his decision on the qucs- HALLECK’S CONFESSION TO M’CURDY that it might be admitted so far as compe- tent to prove that Halleck stole the money, but pot to prove that Ottman received it knowing It to be stolen. Mr. ner 4 then took the stand, and tes- tified that in the jail, about six months after the larceny, witness asked Halleck if he had ith the larcen: he apy transaction w! 'y, and raid that he bad. He asked » him about thie man Gates,and Halleck said that his tongue was tied any further than the con- fession of his Bablisbed in the papers—that mace to Mr. H. O. Noyes, of Tax STAR. Halleck told witness that it was engi false that he had charged him (witness) wi the larceny. Witness told him that such stories had been reported, when Halleck told him it was vot true, as he had never ac. cused bim (witness) of it. Witness never bandied the process which was put up for the Park bank, Crots-examined:—Witness is @ married man; resides at Lavrel, Md.; was originaily from Pevusyivania; had been in the Treas- | ury since i88; no ove bat Halleck had ebarged him with the larceny of the money, that he knes of. He was assistant to the currevey teller; bis posttion in the Treasury was vear that of Halieck, their desks being close tozether. Witness then gave an ac count of his movements on the Ist and 24 days of June. Witness left the building at (the day the money was stolen) to go to Baltimore; was engaged six or seven days there; may have had his haircut in Balti- more; did not exhibit a $500 bill In a barber shop there; first heard of the robbery while taltimore; went to the jail to ask Hal- leck about the reports that he (witness) was concerned in the robbery; Halleck told wit- ness that be (H.) was guiity of the robbery; witness did hot know @ man named Charles Gates; although he told Halleck that he knew him; his object was to see what Hal- leck said about him; witness had never been sent to jail by the detectives here to obtain a confession from Halleck; witness had fre- quently put up packages to send away; some of them had been foand to be short; witness | ness had not been discharged from tho de- | artment for this; witness has not had a $3500 ill in his possession since the Ist of June, that he knew of. Hi. O. Noyes was the next witness, and tes- ified as to the confession of Halleck; but that portion of the confession which related fo Oltinan Was not admitted, further than the giving by Halleck of the package of $47,000 toOttman. Witness was cross-exam- ined at some length by counsel for defense. Hi. F. Taylor was the next witness, and tes- | tiflea that he was bao senda in the express | office and was in the Treasury on the day of the robbery. Did not handle any packages i on that day. | Ccunsel for defence noted exceptious to the testimony. PEG LEG BROWN'S DRAFTS. . EB. Calkins testified that he resides at Saratoga Sprihgs; was teller at the Commer- cial Bank at tbat’place Jast year. Witness sold @ draft on the 6th day of July last of | £1,000 to Mr. Brown, called “Peg Leg Brown,” which he had since heard he was | called.’ This draft was payable to the order of W. H. Ottman. Witness can rot describe the nature of the money he received from Brown. On the 16th of July le sold another to Brown for $2,500, payable to Oltman, but could not remember what kind of money he paid him for it. Had seen Brown severai mes in the billiard room of the hotel at Saratoga after he sold him the first draft. The drafts were shown witness, which he re- cognized. Counsel put in the drafts as testmony, to which exceptions were taken by defendant's counsel. M. H. Lowe testified that he resides at Worcester, Mass ; was teller in the Mechan- ier’ National Bank at that place. A draft Was shown witness, which he resognized as one he had sold @ stranger July 1: He received In payment for it $550, one of the notes being & $500 note. Brown was the man to whom he sold the draft; did not know at the time who Brown was, but found out afterward. John Cooper Wa8 Sworn, and testified that he had known B. B. Halleok since 1869. Hal- leck bad told witness that when he was away from home on a frolic he went by the name of Charles Gates. Detective Mc Elfresh was sworn, and testified that be arrested Halleck in New York on the ith day of August. Mr. McDevitt was with him. The memorandum book found on Halleck’s person was shown witness, which he reeognized as the one their prisoner had in his hand in the cars, and which was taken from him. Heard a conversation between the prisoner and McDevitt in relation to tne bcok, which he could not remember. About lio’clock that night, at the central guard- house, Halleck was interrogated by Mr. Sar- geut about some entries found in the book. He was asked bow the exact amount of the money stated there happened to be there. He said it wasdone in an idle moment, and in relation to this and other entries found there Halleck said he kuew this book woulda convict him. Counsel for defence objected to this testi- mony, which objections were overruled The caso Was In progress when our report closed. ———— The Unpleasantness Between Col. Perry Carson and Dr. Siduey A. Sumby. AN ELOQUENT ANDINDIGNANT CARD FROM DR. SUMBY. Editor Evening Star—Dear Sir: Pleas oblige me by allowing this article to appear in the columns of your Exceleut Journal. At a meting of the seventeenth district Rep Club on last Monday night, Perry Carson in one of his so called political speéches represented me as being @ chicken stealer. Mr. Carson claims to ® leading man of the seven- teenth district, and he should not demure himself by applyivg such opprebrious Epi- thet toany man. He knows nothing of my chorracter, and it seems to me as though when a man attempts to speak of that of which he knows nothing, he is lost for lan- ae. I did not say I knew his chorracter— ym whence he came—nor do I wish to know. The peonle never knew me to defraud them nor their associations institutions; and when Mr. Carson brands me as a fraud &c. he robs my wife and children of their daly bread. Charity es me to pull no man down in ofder to build myself up. A foul stomach es adirty mouth; and I think that the administration of a drostic cathar- Lice in large doses would produce an Exre- mentatious Expulsion and have a geueral parifying tendency. I made no opposition to Mr. Bowen in the first place, as reported in THE Stak. But I think, that Mr. Brooks also deserves consideration for valuable ser- vices rendered to the republican ‘ty of the South during their late struggles with the vampires of that section. DR. SipNEy A. SuMByY, —— ALEXANDRIA HAS A GHOST—a spectre cavalier, in a gray military coat, who rides through the streets at midnight, on a milk- White steed. A watchman at the depot of the Midland road has seen the phantom horseman—and perhaps snakes.—[Char. Chronicle. — ar Fish MARKET To DAY.—Sold by R. A. Golden & Brother, fish agents—2,000 sha: sold for 33 to $35 per thousand; 3,000 herrings, sold for $25 per thousand; 500 bunches fish, Sold from 10 to4o cents per bunch, (baat Sie atie MARRIAGE LICENSES have been issued to Frank Yolland Matilda Krebs,and Lewis H. Hill and Elizaveth Simms. is cuca cara NoTHING is more certain than Durang’s Rheumatic Remedy. Rheumatism, gout, neuralgia.— adr. o-+—__. A PLEASANT ACT OF CoURTRSY.—A very pleasant incident of St. Patrick’s be this agers of the proseasion werereyiested tanne- ers 0: jon. nested to sus- Pend their music while passin the Hippo- ie, Wi the Moody m cour- P courteous reques: bay: — With, and for as tholic procession marched ou! music, to ‘avoid ai & Protestant re- Vival service. It was ly an act of polite- ness, and our Hibern! beighbors are enti- ted to full credit.—[{ Methodist. PAINFUL POSITION OF A MINER.—Jobn Williams was working @ placer claim in A boulder weighing 6 pousas {silapoe sa a we po upon his hand. Being alone, and unable to extricate bis band, or remove the boulder, he remain- €d_in that exeruciating plight for 10 hours, when be was found released. THERE WAS AN EXTENSIVE FIRE on Sat- urday night at Pittsburg, Pa., consuming an entire block. The ascertained losses exe $100,000, The wail of one of the burning buildings feil u two firemen, seriously in- oring irles ice, and perbi fatally in- juring Robt. Miller. Pt PS “tally THE Augusta (Ga.) ice company are now manufacturing 35.000 pag | of tee @ day. present, but are storing it Ta cossequense of The pariial tatiare of the nertsens crop this company expects todo a large business this ET, >: aetibespetealetemandeigia! GonE —— _—— PL Lo elenmenroeima ed a. gover i San covet + sirauded ine rp 5 le Was a ubsequently escaped from custody. GEORGETOWN. DEATH IN MONTGOMERY CoUNTY — Greenburg M. ——. a of hd itictan, dled at hie home, | Bethesda, Mon’ county, yester- ners fog iiwess. phe Wat.) District of Co. ALEXANDRIA. Fis REPort.—-The receipts at Fishtowa ince our last have been rather They consist of about bun bunch. The fisherms the heavy rains of last nij the consequent freshet, rect of driving the fish from the river fora time, | and thus rtar'i g (he fisheries. | BETTER Stay arc HomE.—A letter hasbeen | received here Mr. Fank Wise, at Gold | Hill Nevada, near Virginia City, in which | he states that business there is @s dull as it | is bere; that among the many y men seeking employment there are Mr. James Wire and Mr. Bryan, of this ey and that the only stir there is that caused by the parties who are daily starting for the Black Hills gold region. CONTRACT A WARDED.—The committee on light held a meeting last night and opened the bids for supplying the gas works with coal during the ensuing fiscal year. The bids | Were nine In number, and there was quite a lively competition, some of them coming by telegraph as late as seven o'clock last night. The contract, which is for 1,300 tons, was awarded to Messrs. Sinclair & Agnew.— [ Gazette, 25th. HAvcc or LIGHTNING.—The schoothose at Iont#, a station nine miles from Nashua, Jowa, was struck by lightning the other day. Several scholars were at play in the school- room. Three boys were playing marbles in the hallway of the schoolhouse when the building was struck by lightning, the fluid assing down through the building, knock- | ng the boys senseless, and stunning every person in the building. One of the boy, named Trusty, was struck in the foot, his boot being torn into shreds, and his foot is co badly torn and burned that amputation wi | be necessary, and it is feared he will lose his life. The other two boys were insensible for several hours, and it is feared that they may nol recover. ear ago a schoolhouse on the same site was struck by lightning in the nigh ind destroyed by fire. ———— SECOND GRAND SALE HAMBUR EMBROIDERIES, AND TRIMMING TO LAST UNTIL APRIL, THE CHEAPEST GOODS EVER OFFERED! j 260 NEW STYLES OF HIOSIER ¥, POR LADIES, GENTLEMEN AND CHILDREN. &S THE GREATSST BARGAINS IN BAL BRIGANS AND FINE HOSIBRKY. at CHAS. BAUWS. mar24 3m.4thp 405 71a STREET BLACK CLOTH COATS, Double-breasted Frock Coats, of imported | goods, as low as $16.) net. Bome very fine ones made in the intervals of dullness of tiade by my best hands for $25 and $30, much under bespoken prices. Intermedi- ate grades at pleasing prices. My Black Goods give general satisfaction in regard to wear and color. BLACK VESTS. A lerge aseortment of qualities and sizes, ranging in prices from $2 to @7. I have bow 8 good supply of Black Cloth Vests, made by my best hands, for $4. $5 and @6, unequalled in ft and workmanship by any io the market, BLACK PANTALOONS. New supplies of reliabl« and tested doeskins, warranted to give satisfaction. SPRING OVERCOATS. A handsome assortment of desirable styles from $12to $%. Black and Brown Diag- ovals for @15. TO ORDER. | Spd lacerate the | Heal them | balsamic and Tar. | Siiaheria, diMcuity | | Spring fabrice in great variety, to be made to order in best style and finish. Large as- sortment of handsome Pisid and Mixed Buitings and Fancy and Plain Worsted Coatings, TERMS. One Price Only—Prices marked in plain fig- _ Ures, A discount of 10 per cent. for cash. All ready-made goods, not worn or disfig- ured. may be returned within two weeks from day of purchase,and the price paid will be refunded. GEORGE C. HENNING, merl-tr SIGN OF THE GOLDEN FLEEO! g L. C. BISHOP, ¢ DRUGGIST, 1113 PENN. AVE., BET. 11TH AND 19TH 8TS., (Special attention —- to compounding Prescripe up Deatan ie DBUGGISTS’ SUNDRIES AND FINE TOILST marl-Im 1113 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. PURE SODA WATER, in BLOCK TIN LINED STEEL FOUNTAINS, SODA APPARATUS FOB SALE OB BENT. Apply early to SAWL C. PALMER, DEPOT, 57 GREENE STBERT, Grorestown, D. 0, CARRIAGES. marlS-tr Weare selling, at greatly reduced prices, LANDAUS, LANDAULETS, CLABRENCES, COACHES, COUPES and COUPELETS. Ow Patent OounterDalanced Front FIVE- LIGHT LANDAUS, and FALLING FRONT BERLIN COACHES ave the lead- lowered and raised with the finger. We guarantee our work to be FIRST and to please in every particular. under ae inirengenent of ae wights, the above H. KILLAM & ©O,, ¥9 CHESTNUT STREET, deo matnly NEW BAVEN, CONN. AXONY BROIDEBRIES.— MOOCH FINER fa" a marl7-tr 605 9.5 at, opp. e CITY ITEMS. | THE REGULAR USE of Licbig’s Liquid Er- | tract ; in pint bottles, is the most | @ Means of physical debility, | as It stimulates the absol vents, and imparts vigor to the whole system. } TRE SHOCKS OF a VIOLENT Coven tear tender tissues of the lungs. ard arrest the cause, with that remedy, Hale's Honey «of Horchownd — cough can withsiand Its seda-— jos. Toothache Drops cure in one minute —_—— No MORE DIFFICULTY in taking Cod Liver Oil. This truly valuable medicine now pre —— by us with Presphate of Lime. render it positively inyitisg OF thous ands of vieums $5 mption Vals viclaity many wou! xe 2a Rakes Cut Liver Ol a Paowphate'a/ Lose Sold by druggists, | sam of Wild Cherry. and Phosphate of Lime. Dr, Wistar The \y for the cure of congas, | colds, influenza, bronchitis, hoarseness, asthma, whooping cough. croup, sore throat, of breathing, quinsy, Ppbtbisic. in the side ana breast, spitting _ Of blood, liver complaint, bleeding of the | lungs, and all diseases of the throat, lungs, and chest, including even consumption. It seems bardly necessary to dilate at length y the virtues of this favorite remedy for all diseases of the lungs, throat, and ehest. | It Was introduced to the public by Dr. Wistar pearly a bail century since, and by the won- derful cures which it performed gained an | immediate and enviable reputation, which | to this day it bas fully sustained. From the | tive | TUESDAY EVeNiN AMUSEMENTS. ORLIGK Tew WDPED BY A LABOR MAJORITY Besond Week of Mr and re W ). FLORE! te their Great Bucemss, THE MIGHTY DOLL Cee coer Hee 4-4 Other characters by the regular Dramatic Oom- Monday, sprit, TITIENS. _ whi?-st ous B coven, LINCOLS Rati, PRL «5 OCOLOCE SUBJECT— PECULIAB PBOPLE.” Tickets, Scents. No extra charge for reserved oy = 5 ren IS76 r . Tocw Rd OPERA THERESA lu ber angiy. Gulf of the St. Lawrence to the shores of the | Cire Pacific, ard in many countries abroa4, there are few villages or hamlets without “living testimonials” to the rapidity and certainty of its curative efteets The proprietors, mind- ful of their responsibility to the ailtic exercise the almost care in the selection compouncing of the various ingredients of which the Balsam ix composed; and the siex &re assored thal the hieh standard of exce! lence on which its popularity is baset w always be maintained. Seth W. Fowie Sons, Proprietors, Boston. « —__e____ Corns &c —*The Wise for Health on daily walks depend.” and tnousands from far and near visit Dr. White's establishr 1416 Pennsylvania avenue, opposite lard’s lel, for relief from, and avoidance of, Corns, Bunions, Troublesome Natls, Vas cular Excresences,ete. Established in Wash- ington in 1861. Fee, $1 per visit. = - t, Wil 8 & game, at Ban Penn’a avenue. 3,1, - OUCH! THOSE Patns!_Use Edwants & Hutebison’s Stimulating Liniment for | Rheumatism. —_-_e THE NATIONAL SAVINGS BARK, Comer 0! New York avenue and 5th rr S per cent. per annum on deposits for eaoh ca! month. Ranking bours, 9 to 4 Saturdays todandé tos. Tsui | Fhe Buffaic Lithia Waters. The extraordinary curative powers of these Waters in the Peculiar Diseases of Women; in Affections of the Ure Organs; in Dyspepsia and in Gowy and Affections is vonched for by some of the best medica | talent of the country. They are for sale y by | Kidwell & Son, 1531 I street; Charles Stott % | Co., 480 Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, D. C.; Fickling & Welch. 77 High street, os D. C. and E. 8. Leabeater & Bro., 581 Fairfax street, Alexandria, Va. a7 Pamphlets can be had of the houses. ‘HOMAS T. GoopE, rietor, j 10,4.méw,6: Buffalo Lithia & ings, Va Saratega Springs in Winter. | § for going to Drs. Strong’s Rem= | dial Institute in winter, with circular de. scribing its Turkish, Russian, Suet, & - dropathic and Electro-Thermal Baths, the | Vacuum Treatment, Galvanic and Faradaic | Eleciricity, &c., will be sent on application. | Nervous, Lung, Female and Chronic dis- eases a spec: 12,44,m,w,f3: | First-Class Sc me Dyein, A. Fischer enlarged his establishment by removing to his new building, 906 G street, 3 coors west of 9th street, just a few ste from his former place on 9th street, where he is ready to do any work tn his Line in his en- = manner. Kid Gloves and Shoes, Veils cleaned at a very short notice. Ladies™ Dresses cleaned withont taken apart | and spots removed wilbont cleaning the | whole garment. Gent's Ciotnes clean dyeing a specialty. andj tr | ESTING ARD To IFES THE MUTCAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK, now inthe thirty fourth year of | its existence, is preeminent among the | ifetasar- Snce companies of the world, its available cash re- | sources being now over ei«4'y ions of dolla s Some idea of the magnitude and progress of this mammoth company may be obtained when we «tate that its accumulations sre greater than the com- Lined assets of any other two life companies on the lube. This splendid institution was organizad April 12. 1842, and commenced issuing policies on the Ist day of #eb: wary , 1843, when five handred prominert cit izena of New York each took one of its policies a: the ruciens of the company. The admirable system of business which was iaangurated at its inception add wbich has always contin with the sterling integrity tact of | Part of its officers aud trustees, it steadily progress and gain fa Ul kp resources it stands to day apequal. It was organized basis that cash is the element with which to prosecute life ineur- ance—collect premiums in cash, and pay losses in money. Its premiums being payable in cash on ables it to pay its dividends in cash, end its matur- ing endowments and leath in the same practically without emphaticall, upon the i ite income, aug of all'ts pros THE LAST ANNUAL STATEMENT of the Company, we find that in year 1575 the premium receipts alone aggregated @15,751,970.49, to Btates Treasu corporation, and show thet this Imperial Oom may Sell claim to be the leadii 2 rid. ne its business is conducted pany jug life insurance com ON THE MUTUaL PLAN PURELY, al! surpias over and above the amount required for carrying the risk each year is returned to the pol- icy-holder in proportion to his contribution. Owing to its vast transactions the Company bas reduced the annual expenses to the minimum, the at | ‘age for 1875 being only71-10 per cent. Its large | membership also gives it the very best average of bomen life. y reducing the death lowest attainable point. Thus, by # light ratio and a low mortality ex erience. Life is enabled to, avd does, fart ish the insured at the very lowest cost. The“ Old Mutual” SINCE ITS ORGANIZATION has received in preminms @ 151,419,132 09, an@ has | paid out in claims by death, matured endowments and dividends £7 967 009.32, and it now has on ban!, well invested for its members, over @50,000,000' Of | theee assete the Conan’, held on March 493 22 se and mortgages, $29, red on proper bi “ag the followin aiue of ut £00; vals 789,780, ire to rurance ‘collateral, @32 $47 206. ing '® total se- curity of @205,709 456. And these reenltedo appear — to us to demonstrate good management. ob MERI SU ARSON oh Si knoe bas been the general agent for this District for the EEicrmsticn nod recelving applications. marl’. AFFLETON's ayer AN CYCLOPE | completions It le having a very large is a | . Parties in Washington or wietalty eotring | Work will be supplied. in mon: ress. from the agency, 41 ere all styles of binding may be | waite Al £. NE WEEK Commencing March 27, THE GREAT ¢ CTER acTOB, MR PRANK Maro, Ais Resntital tdvief the Beckwooss, DAVY CROCKETT, Carcally Selected Company. in Mara W ILLARD MALL TUOBSDAY, March 30, 1876, Beading by MINS ANNIE W. STORY, Arsisted by the fol € well-koown Artinns Bis. LOIS MYGATT, Sopran Prof. ANTON G = Mr. WALTER PaRL Mr. HENBY ERBKB*CH, Violiucelist sale at Solomons * rug store, and the door. mart 6 HEATER COMI@UE, ‘Bisons Sirois weivw Pennsyioanta Avnve, OPES THE YEAR ROUND. Performance EVERY NIGHT. Matinee for La- fies and Chitdren Lah | WEDNESDAY and 84) UBDAY AFTERNOON FIRST CLASS LN BVERY RESP SCT. Variety, Drams, Boriesype and Oomedy. novid-iy T Op No.) On Exxhibition (New No, ase and Sale 439 7TH Sr. aT 7TH Sr. EKRRIT * No. 439 Tih soreet, betwerm D seveets, aga and, § doms above Odd Prilows’ Mali, Sees iergect crock 2 Pree Masetene hetoe ; —~¥ Stades, Pictures. Frames. Proture ‘aud Tas eels. Rings = District. wane Cas B7-Plense remember Name and Number. jy-ty x Will repent his Grand Lecture, “THE CENTENBIALS: TUEIB SHAPES AND SHADOWS, March 3+ 1576.5P M cently denvered by him with such brilliant rk. The spirit of tne lecture | GEORGETOWN ADVER’M’TS & the above benny oh = Ey ved at the corgetown Saving: Bath for thi * Mf W. BARRETT, Secretary. ‘JOST BECEIVED, JOB LOT OF WOBKED EDGINGS AND INSERTINGS, at 5 aud 10 cents per yard. READY MADE SHIRTS Bt @1 made of Wamsatts Cotton and Twenty Ho dred Linen Bosoms We are seil)ng sii kinds of DRY GOODS cheap, at BERIAS nalts. , EDUCATIONAL, Pon ws END nas ad ag bamily School for downs Ladus. Mre. 8. L. Cany, Princtps! New Haven, Conu. Seud for circular.’ mart fu, BE EPISCOPAL INSTITOTE, Corner With and 1 streets, REV. F L. KNIGST. . jaster: La a | | Lady! A a Ass Mastrr. for boys wiil commence on W! DNESDAY. EF NGL Ing FESEOu OND Oba ea ; ICAL SE: Eee iat ances oe eons aes ZX SPRING STYLES Z NOW READY. SON, op the 14th of September. OADWAY STYLE GENTLEMEN S DRESS so, fine Soft and Stiff FELT HATS of the most “esi ish aod American SILK UMBRELLAS. i es’ SUN UMBRELLAS. 87 HATS ALTERED and REPAIRED at short KER & GREEN, 1419 PENNSYLVASIA AVENUE, dy Above Willard 's Hotel. mars IN ORDER TO GIVE MY EX- CLUBIVE attention to h CUSTOM WORK, Tam closing out my entire stock of GENTS BOOTS AND SHOES aT cosT. Freveh Out, made s z Ee ss Teatiar retail price @3- bs > agen BHOES at @4.50; reguisr JAS. H. VERILY A, 610 Orn q Opposite Patent Office, Hand-sewed of Rew ¥. Ne 17 CEDAR STREET,