Evening Star Newspaper, June 6, 1876, Page 4

EVENING STAR, TUEADAY... «+s Jane 6, 1876, $< ———————————— Weather Probabilities To-day. Orrict oF CHIFF SIGNAL OFriceR, Wastineto. June 6, 186 For the mldd’e At’antic states, northwest ¥inds, back to warmer southwes*, sta ion- sry barometer, Increasing cloudiness, and porsidly oecasioral light rain: LOCAL NEWS. Amusemeuts, &c., fo-uight. Ford s Opera House.—“Box and Cox” aud “Pocahoutas.” ‘Theater Onnique —Gargantua, the Nation’s Guest.” Pletcher Chapel, (New York avente and 4th street. )—Lautes festica: —————— Condensed Locais. Kotghts of St. Joseph, No. 1, see advt. A colored girl, named Jalia Aces, was ran ever yesterday by @ wagon at the coruer of ith and K streets northwest, and vraised about the face and hands. Mr. Arthar Snoeyherd nas -been chosen a Celegate to the repaplican convention to- Worrew, to renrecent the 15th legislative dis. triet, vice E C. Preuss, declined. Last evenicy a+onof Mr. John Freeman, No (35 N street, was severely injured aboat the bead by beitg thrown from a wagon 01 9th. rear Boundary street. Dr. A. B. Adams yendered medical assistance. The reiect exearston by the Church of the Inearration, to Glymont. Thursiay, will undoubtedly hea most enjoyable affair, as reat efforts have been iuade to that end. aeethe advertisement A new councll of the order of the Sov of Industry has just been organized nington. It ers anou 10 mem. bers. and its tfficers » president, J. Van Viect; secretary, A. Van Rath; ani treas- wrer, Mr. Bevaus. The cornerstone of the new school-house for the girls of St. Aloysius parisn, oa t corner of North Capitol and Myrtle streets, (in charge of the Sisters of Notre Dam Will be inid next Suoday week, tue 1s'h in Stant. Rev. B. A. Maguire, 8. late pastor of 8t. Aloysios church, and ngagelia ® mission in the New Eaglaud states, will Preach on the occasion. ——.—___. GRAND ASD Prtir Jugoas DRaws— Yesterday afternoon the following Jurors for the June term of the Criminal Coart, which Wiil be convened on the third Monday (19th) Of this month by Judge MacArtour, were drawn at the office of the clerk of tne court Grand Jurors—Alvert B. Jackson, George- town; Albert Manning, Sth st.s.w.; R. N. Cox, G st. v. w ; Andrew Goddard, 7th st. n. es }. Reore, Pa. av. n. Mass. av.; W.S. Thompson, N. Y¥. av; Gawler. Pa. av.; T. Edward Clark, La.av.; ‘W.H. Dougall, Georgetown; C. F. E. Rich- 2 Lest. no. w; Frederick Schneider, H at p. L. H. Schneider, Pa. av... T.'G. Valient. Georgetown; George W. Adams, K st.; Josiah W. Deener, Georgetown; George W. Dunlop, do ; H. M. Coombs, sta and K #.¢; Michael Willian, Myers, % 8. w.; R.C. Lewis, 7th st. n. w.; J. * H. Hall, Mt. Pleasant; . M. Deiliager, G stp. w. Petit_Jvrors—Jonn T. 7 - Brown, Va. av. Toomas Weaver, a, Georgetown; Jota. uld, 9th st. n. st.o.w.; J.D. Gi y5 st. np. w ; Joseph Gaskins, Georgetown; Jos. 8. Stettinus, I st. —_——e—— TOURNAMENT IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY. There was a tourvament and festival given on Saturday, the 3d inst., near Jacksonville, Montgomery county, Md., for the benefit of St. Mark's Episcopal Chureb. At the tour- pament nineteen Knights contested, some of whom displayed very fine riding. Mr. Cal- vin Browp crowned the queen by takirg eigbt out of nine rings, selecting as bis choice Miss Minvle Highberger, of Washington. The crowning of the maids of honor was con; tested for by four knights, allof whom too= on équal number of rings and were entitlet ao tte rises, whiten yesntted to. favor of wing Knights: George Mullican, i: ere Love among the Roses,” first ‘Cans 2 Kemp was crowned first maid, Miss Kellersecond maid, and Miss Marlow third maid. The object of the festival and tournament was to finish the ebureh. we are pleased to hear that the affair was financially quite a success, realizing +100 clear of ail expenses. —- ee THE ANACOSTIA AND k RAILROAD. ‘This vew street railroad is the one by which it is proposed to counect Uniontown, the navy yard and lower part of South Wash. ingteu with the central portion of the city. Mr. Witiiam Gainand is the president of the company, which will beable in a few days toopen at least a portion of the road. Mr. George E. Baldwin a well-known railroad contractor, who laid nearly the entire track f the Baltimore and Potomac railroad, has completed the track of the Anacostia rail- road from the cornerof Johnson and Mouroe streets, in Uniontown, across the Eastern Praneb bridge, ang along 11th street east and M street south, to the corner of 7th street east. and is now engaged in butlaing the stables and car houses, 30 by 75 feet, in Uniontown. Thecompany have ordered five cars, which are expected to arrive before the 15th Instant, avd they will be immediately puton the rew rou’ Sno THE ANSUAL ELECTIONS OF THE BOARD or HEALTH did pot take place last nigat. They were postponed to the middle of July. ‘The rearon for the postpocement is not well Understood, but it is hinted that the elec. tiovs will not be held until Congress ad- Journs. This may pot be the object of the post. Ponement, bat the elections of last year were Somewhat “peeniiar,” and their results far from satisfactory to some of thé parties coa- cerned. With only tive members,one would Seow it to be offices and eom 7: enough to go round, and prevent complaints of some of the members that a combination of two,or perhaps three, had monopolized the whole thing. The “deal” this year will be looked for with speciai Interest. GARGANTUA, THE Nation's Guest as performed for the Grst time in this city, the Theater Comique, last night, toa large audience. The piece was satisfactorily pre- fented with fine scenery and unigue cos tumer, and made a decided hit. Tne cast ‘Was all that could be wished tor, part e part assumed by the autior of « gantua,” Mr. Ernest Harold, an actor of fine telen: @ Misses Waites, E Nettie. did much for the sueces jar and Messrs. kburst and £ fora full sbare of the honors. “Gargantua and an olio performance will be the attrac- | tion for to-pight and every night this week at the Comique. TES FLOWER QUEEN.—A large au‘lience attended the presentation of “The Flowe: ‘Qteen” at Ford’s Opera House last evening, and the vocalists acquitted themselves well, The Rose”—Miss Kate Good- ioe were sung with decided arti tie ability, displaying her Sne voice at ite hewt. and eapibiting & degree of culture biebly appreciated by her bearers. Her solo, *“Haopy sirdling,” with fate accompani- mernt by Mr. Schutter. was the gem of the evening. Mixes Goodall’s sister, Marion. played the piano accompaniments with good | effect. ————— NGTON MONUMENT Soctgry aod adopred a resniation: e Society will thankfully re- ceive contributions towards the completion of the monument through any proper chan- nel, they deem it tnexpedient at this time to confer speciai autbority on any one to solicit contributions in their name and as their agent, and deem it theirduty to state that they not such authority and cavnot give official reeognition to any tndi- Yiswal plan or sebeme for raising money for the ot ject in question. —_-+—_—_ TEE MrDICAL Society of the Alumni of town University met at the col- Jege building iast night, the president, Dr. ‘Theodore Mead, in the chair. Drs. Wm. K. Goodman, of the class of "70; Louis a. class 76, and Danie! B. Clarke, class 'St,were Tpanimous 7 cae members of the society avd Dr. A.B. Adams was nominated asa eardidate for membership. Dr. Boreman yead @ paper on “Gangrene,” which was dis- cussed b: Spd Yougs ™ Murphy, Mead, Magruder, —-—_ Dinectors Evrcren.—Aat Meeting Of the stockholders of the annnal the Franklin and W.J. TEE GRAND Daa ‘ NERTAINMERT at Fonts Up vsroas, of Pytbias, will be a deescedly pleasant at ble force, Cox and Con ee Oe. ings, vocai Rod instrumental music, of “Pocahontas.” And’ the Darlesque Local Politics. | ELECTION OF DELEGATES To THE DISTRICT REPUBLICAN CONVENTION. Lest evening meetings were held ina num. ber of the old legislative distriets of tue Di-- triet of Colombia to elect del to the Hepublican Convesiion, which wi!l meet at | ly o'clock to morrow mornivg Hall, (E street, between 1ith aml 12th,) to elect delegates to the National Repnbiican op the ith fustant: Third Distriet (Georgetown ).—The followirg Were Glecied celegates:—Logan Wiillams, Fraceis Jones, Jas. E. Magruder, E. Brown and Snowcen; and the following alvrrates, Wil@n Cranley and Caas. A. Smackam. ,, Pourth Distriet (Georgetown).—The repud- licans of the 41h aistrict elected Henry Her- ger, Chas. 8. Ep: » Wm. H. Lee, Charies L. Huse and Isaiah Lemon delegates. Eighth District. The repndlicans of this district elected the following delegates: Wm. A. Cook, John Silence, Wm, H. Ben- nett, E.D. Ludiey and Samuel H. White, with Messrs. Wm. E. Nott and R H. Rob- erts a8 alternates. Resolutions todorsing toe administration and the republican party were adopted; also @ resolation expelling Chas. A. Peters and Sidney McFarland from the elub for their opposition to U tration, and one repudiating the A. M. Green convention. Eleventh District.-In this district, R. W- Tompkine, J. W. Bateber, E. W. Hall, Ed- pin Chase and John H. Batcher were elected wleg ates fh Dustrict —The meeting was held at 18) 8th street, » d Messrs. F.C. O'Neill. Dr. ) ho Brooxs: Samuel Ambesh, Joan Drew ua Charies 8. Johnson were elected dele- grten. Tir cen’h Dist ict.—The following eS 0. H. Boston, L. A were eec ed: Messrs. G isrtiett, Wm. H. Sim;sou, Simou Wolf and rles C. Addit Fourtcenth District.—The republicans of the Lith district elected the followiug delegates: J Robi-son, Merris Morphy. James Ran- nels. } orton Lewis and Gus. Nelson. F fleenth 1 istrict. Messrs. M. Thomas Elwoot, W. McK. Wilson ©. Berry and Major Charles E. Bhle were elected delegates, with Messrs. P. C. Browao and Thomas Keiley as alternates. Eighteenth District.—Tae following delegates were elected: Messrs. A. B. H. Lacey, Geo H. Brook, Henry O. Johnson, Wm. R Hant ard R. T. Parris. with W. H. Boyce ant Geo. Z. Colison alternate: rs. A. W. Eaton, entieth Disirict.—Mes: Carroll, Wm. Tenney, Wm. McCoy Convention, which wiil meet at Ciacianai s c Tu J. G. and Walter Evans were elected delegates. At the close of the meeting cheers were given for Governor Shepherd and Frederick | glass, —___4¢—__.. THE FURLOUGHED EmpLoyes or THe | TREASURY PRintisG BUREAU.—A meet- ing of the furloughed employes of the burean of spgraving and printing, Treasury depart- mnent. was beid last evening at Association ball, Pennsylvania avenue, near 7th street— r. W. Craig presiding, and Mr. W. T. Jobnson secretary. The latter stated that in answer to the advertisement 32 furloughed employes bad reported —— orin per- | re) fon, ad to-night 20 more ported. Mr. Shaw read the resolutions adopted at the previous meeting for the information of tbore not then present. The special committee on the subject re- Ported @ resolution to be ntéd to the House of Representatives, which was adopt- | ed. It “asks that the Secretary of the Treas. ury immediately inform the House of Rep- resentatives how the sum of $211 000, appro- priated April 17, 1376, for the resumption of operations in the bureau had been used, and bow much, if apy, has been expended for pu other than intended; the exact Dumber of the force of the bureau suspended at the generai suspension; the exact number that bave recejvei re-employment under the eer appropriation; the number now | employ not employed at the time of the Suspension; the pumber restored, and infor- mation a8 to =e of employment and rate of compensation.” Mr. Sbaw disclaimed any intention of bringirg about an investigation through tne resolution, stating that the object was to get data to enable them to draw the biil they propose to have introduced; and he submit- ted the bill, providing for the payment of two Months’ salary to each of tne furloughed ewployes who have not been reinstated. This bill was adopted, and the committee obtain the data. It was decided to have printed one thous- and copies of the resolution aud biil, with a suitable introduction, to be sent to the mem- bers of Congress. An executive committee was appointed to take general charge of the bill—Messrs. W. | T. Jobnson, Vanderpoel, Craig, Gendel aud Joshua Jobuson. oo the District of Columbia, Maryland and Vir- ginia, for the week ending June 9, 1si6: District of Coumbia,—Design: Cora L Mer- cer of Wasbivgton, design for egg cups. Maryland.— George W. Simpson, of Feder- ai-bu:g, improvement in counter stiffeners for boots and shoes; J more, arsignor to Levin T. Jones, of same place, improvement in feed mechanisms for sewing machines; Hezekiah F. Ward, of Crande)}, of same place, improvement in oyster-dredging machinery; McCiintock Young. of Frederick, improvement in paper- box machines Trade-marks: Louis McMar- Tay, of saitimore, capned or preserved corn; Louis McMurray, of Baltimore, canned goo guia. — Walter P. Burrow, of Norfolk, assigvor of one-fourth his right to Robert W. Lamb, of same place. improvement in seal locks; Benjamin W. Thurman, of Gordons ville, Improvement in stump extractors. Reissue: Henry H. Doty, of Norfolk, im- provement in lamps; patented Nov. 15, 18: BUILDING PERMITS issued by Inspector Plowman: Mrs. Hopkins. two-story brick | dwelling, east side 25th, between I and K streets, Dorthwest; #400. George Leacke. two two-story brick dwellings north side of South Carolina avenue, between 9th and 10tb streets, southeast; £3,000. _ Mrs. Johnson, @ brick dwelling, north side H, between 1¢ Snd Ivth streets, northwest; $2,000. I. J.1 rant, repair a brick dweiling nort de © between sd and 4% streets, northwest; $1,300 Charles G. Waters. four two-story brici dwellings, west side 10th, between U and V streets, northwest; $1,000. Jobn H. Taylor, two-story and basement dwelling, west side i0th. between R and 8 stree! orth west, $1,600. Jos. L. Simms, five two-story and basement brick dwellings, west side Wash- ington street, Georgetown; $11,000. Andrew Gieason, remove a brick dwelling west ste Norto Capitol, between G and H streets; =800. Caroline Harney, two-story frame dwelling, north side R. between 12th ana 13th streets, northwest; $600. ——e—— THE New JAIL.—The grand jury of the criminal Court to-day visited the new jail, ibe almshouse, and were received by Warden Crocker, Deputy Warden Ross and (be cfiicere. They were shown over the building and found it well adapted to the purposes of @ prison. They found there to- day 215 prisovers, among them 18 women, (all colored ) The males are confined in the berth and south wings, in which the cells— 34 on each of the 4 floors—are 5 by S feet, while the femajes occupy the rooms in the west | wing. each room being 10 by 12 feet. There are Zi? cells for males and 20 rooms for female prisoners. and everything is clean and tidy. ‘The heating and cooking apparatus engage | allention, and the reoms occupied by the prisoner ‘of state—Hallet Kilbourn—were also examined. It ts probabie that on reas- sembiing ou Monday the grand jary will prepaye & report te the court. —e INDICTMENTS AND DISMISSALS —The grand jury yesterday made the following presentments: Thomas Banks, larceny (two cases); Henry T. Edwards, tarceny; Thomas Kinsley alias James F.’Thomp:on, John Norris alias George Williams, larceny; John | Corray, assault ard rape; Patrick A. Me- Nolty, rape; George Maguire, larceny; An- G+ rsow Long, recetving stolen ty; Min- ie Isaacs alias Mamie Isaacs alias Minnie Jackson, larceny; Samuel A. Pugh, collect- ing uniawfal fee from pensioners; Joan Pat- sey, Tobe alias Tobias Williams, Wesley Loeb, larceny. The grand jury dismissed the following: lem alias Reddy Brooks, assault with tn- tent to kill; A DISAPPOINTED CLAIMANT ATrEWPTS SvicipE—Abonut 4:50 o'clock yesterday af- ternoon Alfred A. Green attempted suicide | by swallowing laudanum at the door of the British legation building, on Connecticut avenue. It appears he had been disappoint ed in the allowance of @ claim against tha United States, which had been decide1 ad- y, and he attempted to take his life. Was cen to the Freedman’s hospital by Sergeant Reawa?: Where, by the prompt ai. tention of Dr. Giebnas, 18 Stomach was re- leved of the potson and bis J!" saved. .T WO THIEVES entered the residence of Mr. E O. Taylor, No. 6% Massgchuceti; aver yesterday morning abont 3 o'clock, nf 2°". | up through tewlndo of the back kilches. “ Secvred about Siteen dollars’ worth eutiery from the pantry. They next pro- ceeded up stairs to the sleeping @partmeats, and were ransackirg trubks aad bureaus | a ae wee frightened off by | B jog. Tue: tunder in thelr tights VfOPPS4 some | —_——— |. B. WILLIAMS, anctioneer, wi to-morrow, @t 1125 isth Street, @superior cor leetion of id farnitare, embracing fine parlor sets, walnut chamber farniture, Sane 7 and Teception ebairs. kee rniture skould not she sale, in quest fall to atteod at Lyceum | a@iminis- | Was authorized to fill the blanks when they | List OF PATENTS issued to residents of | ohn Smith,of Balti- | 3 Tracy's Landing, assignor to self and W.T. | Jobn Scott, assault with intent to kU; Wil- | The Comivug Camp-Meeting. A conference of the Waskington Grove | Camp Meeting Association and the Meth- odist Pastors’ Assoctation was held last nigot at the —— M. E. chareh, to con- sicer matters pertaining to the prospective camp meeting in Angustand to ize the differences between the two organtza- tions. The meeting was 0; with singing | | Sud prayer, alter which Mr. Thomas P. Mor- jan was elected ch: aod said their D chief object should be to awaken an interest in the camp meeting throughout the Meth- | jOdist Church of this District. Both the | financial and spiritaal success of the camp | deper ded on — of clergy and laity ia the work. The objec! to get as many of all Christian derominations to atteod as pos- | sible, ard do away with sectariagism. Mr. Simpson moved that a committes be | appointed of clergy and laity, for the pur- | pose of inaugurating a series of ualon meet- | fogs in ourchurehessand awaken aa interest H in the approaching camp-meeting. Kev. Dr. Dashiel believed tuere would be no lack of co operation among the clergy, | and he hoped there wonld be no dissensions j amorg the people. One drawback was the hard times. ment they could liveon the camp groands as cheaply as at home. | Rev. Mr. Hobbs thought not. A discussion followed on the previous | management of theassociation, participated in by Rev. Mr. Owens, Messrs. W. R Woot- ward, W. R_ Hunt, Worthington, Key. Mr. Brown, Rev. Mr. Black, ana otbers. The motion Of Mr. S.mpson was awiopted, and Rev. W. F. Speake, presiding elder. Rev. | B.S Norris, Rey. Dr. J. H. Dasni+l, W. R. Wo dward, and E. F. Simpsoa were ap- pointed the committee to arrange for hold- ing a series of union meetings in the different Methodist churches. Rev. Mr. Black submitted a resolution that it is the sense of this meeting that the re- ligious interests of the Washington Grove camp meeting would be greatly promoted by an adherence to the following principles: 1. A careful observance of the sanctity of | the Lord’s ay by abstinence from all ordi- | nery work thereon, and from buying or sell- | ing on that dayon all the grounds over which the camp meeting association has control. 2. By urging upon all oar people who expect to be present at the services of the camp during the Lord's day to make their arrangements to reach the ground be- fore that day arrives, and to reraain until the day is past. 3. By respectfally request- ing the raliroad company to make no pro- vision for running extra trains upon the Lord's day. 4. By notification tothe public that there will be nospecial accommodation Provided for those who visit the camp oaly | Oo the Lerd’s day. Aiter discussion the resolutions were unanimously adopted. THE VIRGINIA REPUBLICAN ASSOCIA- TION met last evening, Mr. Josiah Miller presiding. Mesere.J.DePew and William A. Johnson were admitted to membership, | A resolution was unaaimously adopted re- sffirming the faith of the assoctation in the ntegrity, purity, and statesmanship of the Hon. James G. Blaine, and condemning in severe terms the conspiracy systematically organized to blacken his fair fame. Mr. Clements, of Portsmouth, Va., delivered an address. —_+—__—_. THE NEW BOARD 4 MANAGERS of the Y. M. C. A. met at théir rooms last evening, Presicent Gallaudet in the chair. A resolu- Uon was passed instructing the committee on entertainments to inquire into the feaai- | bility of getting up an excursion of members of the arsociation to the Centennial; also, as to getting up one or more excursions for poor ebildren down the river or into the country, similar to those given in New York and Philadelphia. ee een NEw STYLES of onyx jewelry in necklaces, ‘with earrings to match, at $20; silver and jet | Chatelaine chains at from $1 to $4, and ex- quisite sets of Lake Gcorge diamond jewelry pag) been recelved at Prigg’s emporium, 457 Pennsylvania avenue, which ladies should not fail to call and examine. ——e BUILDING ASSOCIATIONS —At the first montbly meeting of the Federal Bailding Association, held last evenlog at Davis’ hal', a large number of snares were sub- | scribed, and twenty-eight shares of stock were advanced ou at an average of sixty-six ‘per cent. -——-e—-— THE COURTS. CRIMINAL CouRT—Judge MacArthur. To-iay, Jobn Carry plead guilty to an Assault, and was sentenced to six months in jail. Thomas Kinsley alias James F. Thomp- son and Jobn Norris alias George Williams, grand larceny. robbing the house of Dr. H. H. Barker. The former plead guilty to grand larceny, and was sentenced to two years in ‘he penitentiary, and Norris to petit lar- | ceny and was seutenced tosix months in jail. George Maguire, larceny of a gold watch, | Was found guilty, and seatence’ to eighteen | Montbs Ip the penitentiary. Thomas Banks, larceny, (second offense,) plead guilty, and ; | Was sentenced to the penitentiary for one ear. Patrick McNalty, rape on Annie | Williams was cailed for @ new trial, having | been previously convicted, and the jury | being exhaustcd, the case was continued. PoLice CouRT—Judge Snet, | ..To day, Samuel T. Perry, profanity; 25. Michael Carr, same; #5. Prisciila Chase, dis- turbing the guiet of Georgetown; $5. Wal- lace Middleton, street cursing; #3. William | Waliace, throwing stones; #10. Geo. Smith, | disorderly conduct; $5. ‘George R. Blley, | trespass on street parking; $5. John W: | Willis. unlicensed livery stable; fined $32. Toeeting Of the lot owners of Oa! \ The chair thought that by proper manage- | Be | 3.400 burhels corn, 80 barrels flonr. GEORGETOWN. & ¥.—-The annual Bill cem- etery was beld at the office In_ the cemetery grounds last evening, C. M. Matthews pre- siding. James Goszler secretary. The presi- dent submitted bis report, emoracing sum- martes of the reports of the secretary and superintendent. The report of the secretary shows that the total receipts for the year ending April 3), 176, bave been $27,003 39; ex- nditures and Investments, £21,899 24; leav- ing @ balance oa hand of #2,013.15; the secur- ities, @Mounting at last report to 367.100, bave been increased by iavesiment during the year of #3200, making the present amount $70,300. Toe riot the superiu- a. tendent shows number of interments during the year ending A pril 39, 1876, 251, rej in former years, 3319, total interments, 3,570. The superintendent gives in minnte detail a@ statement of the bounding, ss pav- ing, Planting, distribution of water and other work done during the year. The re- ports were referred to Messrs. Polkinhora ard Dent. The lot holders re-elected the old board of managers as follows: M. W. Gait, C. M. Matthews, J. C. Harkness and P. 8. T1Y¥s DANGEROUSLY CuT.— About 1 o'clock this morning &u altercation occurred in MeCar- thy’s restaurant, East Market Space, be- tween two colored men, pamed Bill Edinbo- rough and Bill Yates, resulting in the serious cutting of the former by the ‘attor with a pocket knife. Drs. Kelly and Kleinschmidt were called in and prosouneed the wound a dangerous one, being in the right breast. Yates was arrested by Officer Sturges and Special Officer B. F. Herper. UILDING ASSOCIATION.—The regular movtbly meeting of the Tenth Batlding As- sociation was held last evening, when tuirty sbares were sold at an average of 3119.00. GRAIN.—Boat Haitie and Bessie, oe , and 1% bales hay to Hartley & Bro; boat J. N, Thomas, ‘th 3.500 bushels corn and 40 bbls. flour to J. G. & J. M. Waters. THE DRY GOODS STORES here close atT o'clock p.m., at which there ts general re- Joicing among the clerks, ALEXANDRIA. KILL?p BY LIGHTNING.—During the storm last Saturday evening, about three o'clocs, M. Hunter, who resides near Morrisonville, in Loudoun county, and who was on bis in A home from Hamilton, where he bad been with a load of grain, was struck by lightning, and himself and team of five borses all instantly killed. Mr. Hunter was an industrious, worthy map, and leave; a wite and a largefamily of children. At the time that he was struck Mr. Hunter had jast reached bis barn yard gate. SWINDLER.—A man who registered as H. ©. Colton, of Baltimore, put up at the Man- sion house, in this city, on Thursday evening Jast and got his supper, lodging and break fast. He had with bim when he came a large E ge, securely tied up, which he left in 8 room. Failing to return on Friday or Saturday, the hotel pi the package, which prov rietors examined to be & paper box filled with sawdust. Colton has not yet been or a from and his board bill remains un- mh PETITION is in circulation, and is re- ceiving bumerous signatures, for the com- moutation of the sentence of Jenny Deavers, thé young woman convicted of robbery and sentence to imprisonment in the penitenti- ny to confinement in the city jail.—( Gaze.te, —_—_—<-re-—____ s7Suitan Murad Effendi means Sultaa Murad, Esq. &7- Drinking saloons in Greenville, Teun, are clored, as religions meetings used to be ee in the country “atearly candle ght.” "7 Matilda Beaudry, of Cohoes, N. ¥., loaned $150 to her lover, became insane upon learning tbat shecould not get it back, and died in an asylum. READING NOTICES. The Crown Hair Brushes, Made from the best of Russian Bristles. They are stiff and pene trating and will cleanse the head thoroughly from icruff and dust. CITY ITEMS. J. H. Squier & Co, BANKERS, 1416 Pennsylvania Avenue, pay 6 per cent. interest on deposits, payable on demand. Special rates on time deposits. ‘ pavakett paid January and July or cred- ted. 27 ,€0 es Dr. SG ie pepe rere a geet OMILE PILLS are pre; ex) y. cure Bick Headache, Nervous Headache, Dyspep- tic Headache, Neuraigia, Nervousness and Sleeplessness, and will cure any case. Price, Socents. Sold by all Druggists in Washing: ton, Georgetown and Alexandria. 2,24,e0 ——_+—_—__ Corns, &e., F sands of the elite of the wo. patronize Dr. ‘White’s establishment, 1416 Peat ‘Ivania avenue, opposite Willard’s Hotel, for the successful treatment of hard, softend vascu- Jar corns, bunions, bry aged and club nails, &c. Fee $i per viait fer attending the feet. 0 val. Scousrn AND Drsing. A. Fischer enlarged his establishmest by removing to his new building, 906 G st. north- West, three doors | Ap appeal taken, and bonds fixed at #100. | Ellen Breedan, street cursing; $5. | STABBED LY A BOY. Charles Floecker, a white youth, was charged with assault and battery with io- {ent to Kili John Burrs, another youth, who testified that on Sunday last one week he met Charles on H, between North Capitol and 2d 6treets, when ao altercation took place and blows were struck between them, curing which he drew a knife and stabbed bim (complainant) tu the leftside. Dr. Jan- sep testified as to the character of the wound | made, whieh did not reaeb the cavity con- taining the vitals. The weapoa used was a | common pecket knife. For defence wit- | hesses were introduced to show that the altercation was brought about by Burns’ conduct toward Floecker, in sna’ Dg some | flowers from the lappel of his coat. nse | for defer dant claimed that the aggressor was | Much the jarge)t boy, and had been tanta- lazing the defendant beyond endurance. He claimed that there was no malice, and the boy should be discharged. The court said | the charge was beyond his jurisdiction, and the care was rent to the grand jury. Floecker was also fined $20 for carrying concealed weapors. ASSISTANT DOORKEFPER SCHELL CON- FRONTS JUDGE SNELL. Francia M. Schell, assistant doorkeeper U. S. House of Representatives, was charged with assault and battery on Rverett Wroe, and pleaded guilty. Mr. Wroe testified that he went to the Capitol to collect a grocery ll, when, after some words, defendant strack him three blows in the face and bit him in the hand. Mr. Sehell was present, and stated that it was true that complain- ant called on him for the settlement of the account. interview, He explained the nature of the and stated that Wroe used very pguage tohim, ealiing him names which he could not allow any one to call bim, and struck bim in the face. The coart im posed a fine of #10. A BLOW AND WHAT PROVOKED It. A. H. Lighthall, charged with assault and vattery on John Y. Doan, pleaded guilty. Mr. Donn testified that he walked into the Owen bouse, and this man immediatel: came up and’ gave bim a blow in the breast, which Knocked him down, and followed it up with other blows. Mr. Lighthall stated that Donn had been acting on his own voli- tion #8 & spy on bim, and he had been pro- yoked to do what he had done; #10 and costs. A FRAUDULENT CHECK. Retts Seymour, charged with obtaining a geld wateh worth $129 from Carl Petersen, by means of a frandatent check on the Bank ef Wasbington. This man was brought | bere from New York by Detectives McDevitt and McElfresh some days ago. An exami- pation was waived, and the case goes to the higher court; bond, $1 500. Andrew Fergu- som, larceny of @ bottle of whisky worth 175; $10 or thirty days. Wm. T. Nimmo, a second hand book seller, with re- ceivirg stolen books from the Jefferson sebool house, Bnowing the same to have stolen; continued. Jobn Norment, larceny of carpenter's vice; $20 or thirty days. Wm. Grinder, ass: t on John Lewts; §3. John Kerwin, assault on Catherine Kerwin, s wife, pleaded self defence. Catherine told the court that Jobn is in the habit ef thrashing her. This morning be got up at 5 | o'clock and whelt'1 her over the head, |making- ber head bleed. She was covered with blood; $5, or@9 days io jail, Ewma Brown forfeited collateral. Jon Duilan, cursing; $5. Andrew Fergason, ordetly assembly; 35. W.O. Smith was s down ‘for vagraney. James Cornish, ao. Michael Lanhady, do. Toe conrt gave notica that as it fe warm weather, he should in the fo lure give them all vinety days. oo &7- People who intend gotng wie Bisek Bilis, the Pittsburg Commercial says, should be largely guided by their eapacity for holding ballets, &2Since Mrs. Ole Bull has satled tor £u- ree = join her husband ~_ Pg ir separation on account treatment seems to be exploded, = «7 [t must m ake a man feel mean to pay an old debt because thinks he in die, and then have doctor pull bun through all right. § Jobn Rad. ‘was seut to jail for at bard Iaber. He has no arms, it ana battery. it, West of 9th street, very near bis former place. By promptly poem ed latest improvements, whe! of ican or Euro; invention, he is enabied to do in @ manner not to _be equaled by ig these facilities. ies D cleaned and dyed with- out being tam sz Crape Veils refinished nice and cheap. 7” Grease stains removed effectually. one garments cleaning and dyeing a a] . “Tey Prices lower than ever before, to suit the times. J HAVE TBS HOBOR respecttally to inform the public that I have th ‘4 formed @ Oo-part- eres ith Mr. C A, DIDDEN, late assistaat to Mr. F of this city, and that we ha our office te my new residence, cor M street and Massachusetts avenue, on lith-street Circle, where we will bepi to see our frien je2-Im Lavsgitz GUST OPENED. GAUZE UNDERWEAR AT VERY LOW FIGURES. LADLES’ ALL KINDS FROM 60c. UPWARDS. MISSES’ GAUZE ENDERWEAR FROM 26 CENTS UPWARDS. MEN'S GAUZE UNDERWEAR FROM 50 CENTS UPWARDS. PARASOLS AT ASTONISHING PBICES, ar ©. BAUM’S, 408 Seventh Street. my%-<thpar NATTAN’S CRYSTAL DISCOVERY FOR THE HAIR ESTOBING GRAY OR FADED HAIR TO AMUSEMENTS. rstcan D 13 » BAND NESI AU AND, QRAMATIO Bx ODD FELL) Ws’ 8 eG WEDN2SDsY. {Ben 3.) FAMILY SUPPLIES. @ SELTESS WATER, 2 cents por jn CINCINNATI BE® anarte. MEK, CHAMPAGNE CIDE rie jel-tr Groverles, 191% Penas: ivania aveaus. OKD'S ©PERA HOUSE. TUESDAY EVENING. Jone 6. 1576, Grane EN TEATAIN MENT, ot ‘Eder tbe suet AMG Ox4 Besdinze, Yoeal sua Zostramontal Masi:, ani the HEATER COMIQUE Below Ponasyl> ani OPEN THB YEAR ROOND. ce EVERY NIGHT. Matinee for Le- dies and Cbildren EVERY WEDNESDAY sod SATURDAY AFTEENOO: FIRST-CLASS IN BVERY RESPECT. Yortety, Drama, Burlesque and Comedy. nov2i-ly Ou» No.) On Exhibition (New No 456 and Sale 439 wm St. aT 7ta St. AEERITEB’S, street, between D and, streets, igh 3 above Odd Fellows? Hail. ‘Please remember Name and Nomber. jy1-19 EXCURSIONS, PIC NICS, &c. SQEORCr EXCUMSION TO GLYmonT CHURCH OF 968 INOARNAT! THU Bt amer J Gib s reet wh ONE S, 1876. sis leave Are Tickets 50 conts ae at 1776 GRAND 1876 CENTENNIAL EXCURSION, MONDAY, JUNE 12, 1576, WASHINGTON LIGHT INFANTRY CORPS, COMPANY 4” STEAMER JAN@ MOSELEY. Forty mites down the Potomac, landing at M. It Hall leave 6th striet wharf at tla m, BSOAY, J chartered. 50, admitting a genti‘man and Iaties f any member of the corps. 03-3 XOURSIONS. | The Steamboat MARY WASHINGTON will make | DAILY EXCUBSIONS, Inclaaing \ SUNDAYS, to. Mr.’ VERNO! SPRINGS, MAESHACL BALL ard! GLY MONT. stopping att jong Landings, viz: Collingswood: the Forts, White Honse, Ganstoa gad Grick yard, commencing SUNDAY. Juse 4th, 6 Company's wharf, at tae foot of 7th st., leavirg th re 9 — Alexandria, 9.30 @. m., retarning about o'el re fot the round trip—fingle Tickets, 80 certs; aclub of 5 to 10 parsons, 40 ceats; clabs of 10 ormore mt day river and enjoy the beauthy fresh ri torable rates. "yo intoxicating drinks the boat. ‘The Mary Wasbington can be chartered for Eve- ning Excursions or t- retura for any parties that may wish to remain at any of the above-named ce- MATLER, 513 Tih te cr ou board FESTIVALS. URintitor kmapeet woneanps: Charcheou w ESDAY and THURSDAY EVENINGS. Jone 7 misstou— Adare, 10, cent 3s 3c" LECTURES. LL®°TUBE ON FLonIDa. BY W. ¥. PIERSON, AT MAFINI'S HALL, E STREET. THURSDAY, JUNE £, at8 p m. ORIENTAL TSA STORE. 09 Org Br. ¥.M.0. A. Bort TEAS! TEAS" Bice S00 bwcet Oolong. ac. t0> | Fine Japan, Mic.. 7ic., 9: Extr je powder, Se , COFFSES! COFFEES” cor: FRESH! Aso: Boasted daily lo our pew Oriental AT LOWEST PRICES. GAR—"A” Clarified 10 wee ae Gramuliedes pocete ter BL. Cut Loaf, Sig pounds for G1, | SPICES! SPICES! SPICES" | every varic ts | ate WALTER DUVALL Prop ‘EE LITTLE Bio In . EAK ADSB pease Nw FAMILY TROCERLES, | Bo. 832 TWENTIETH ST Penna MENNESOTA FLOUR, nesota FLUUB. not eqralied tu the couutry. Ir te our 5 y of this cevebrated Flour alwave ‘trial fo satisty the most Washbarn Milis, or excelled by an! tastidioas. | IROPIP, Panama. ‘Special attent. Gor sale b oreie®* 5B. BRYAN & BBO. 608 Pennsylvania svenne. RAILROADS, BALtioge AND OHIO RAILROAD, JUNE 47x, 6. LEAVE WASiiNG , Annapolis, and way stations, int of locks and tatermediate statioun, ‘ain Biem. 10— Baltimore and Alexandris Junction 00—New York, Patiad-ipaia and Boston Bz- 3 i Parlor Oars. spl?-tr $:33— P Baltimore amd way stations. Now York Uimiret Expres, Balthnore and iladelpbia. Sunday to Baltimore only. 13:15—Baltimore, Way Stations, Bilicott City ané 1:40—pew York, Philadelphia and Norfolk Bz- press. On yy all Way ma and Baltimore only. 3:30—Bastimore aud way stations. 4:30—Baltumore and rel Brpress. WBitioott City, Frederick and Way Stations, via Be 0— Frederick and Potat of Rocks, via Metro: : ; Malthmore. Ant and way stations. 23—Chicaro, Cincinnati and Lovrseiiie Brpress. cept arday,datly toUolumbus. Luis fe bir" 4 train on Setardey. age F eago, Olnctnnatl sud Low 5 03 ee we eae Tet ed . P epolis fundsy, timore, Bladensburg, College, Belts- j«. Laurel, Annapolis Junction. '7-00—RBaltimore and way stations. |. DOL Bu conse ction Mar- ‘Stat! ¥ train leaving Su: night ions ou Metropolitan Bracch. Biedensburg, Beltavilie, sn. incipal way stations. Pinadetphre Niges Brpress leeping Cars to Now York. rs Mi and way stations, Metropol! - ten Branch. 11:30—St. Lows Brpre: Band. . Obieago, Colnmbus, Tickets, %c ; for sale at Brad. jampa’. § jeB-at™ Gs, 3 Nas, M 1 5 No con: ‘on Snpiay tor Hagerstown or Val- Mea ERT Ea A ERE on | loz Branch on for Mew fork ne Fousasst ite and ed Matting *. sD. = ¥ & ri 3d, 35, 40, 45, (80 ct Fr farther rmation at Baltimore Fi jales Vicerla Hawi worth Sets. | ans Ohle ick Qos, Warbogton Btaton, ard an ‘stock cf Spring Dress Goods at marked down fontaek See os be tak=a = i Goods of all kinds, for school commencs- ne Smiaiaaniommamigeas received at any polnt on cn . ee Com ” Bid Gle «q on, 5 le ici te mi6-tr ‘BENJAMIN MILLER, 103 Bridge «t. GEO. 8. KOONTZ, General Agent. epls-tr SrRinG ABD SUMMEX. PREMIUM STEAM DYING AND SUOURING, WHEATLEY’S ‘ M. 4. Ate. OLD AND f BLIABLE BNTABLISHMENT. Ladies and Geutiemen can eave their Spring god Senmer Weartnog Apparel Oleaned or Colored in the very manner; alec, Winter Clothing, Car- pets, Blankets, &c.. &c , nicely Cleaned and en Care of untii needed, W. nike, 49 Jotfers orks, 49 Jetlerson Office Box, 733. ‘ORD, ‘thwest. street, Georgetown. D.0.; Post Office bours—7 s. a HOUSEFURNISHING GOODS. SPECIALTIES on G BS, BEFEIGEBATONS. CHESTS. Ana 10 PITCHER, FRUIT JARS, JELLY TUMBLERS, &c. IMPORTERS OF CHINA AND CROOKERY, 1009 PENNevivaxca AVENUE. SFOOND BAND FOES. ac, BOUGHT, duced prices, for cash, ——e = * Ww. BUTHE: myli-ly Cor. 18th and @ sts., 623 716 AND 727 71H STREET N. W.,' In Bole agent for the District of Columbia for the The only BELIABLE HEATING BANGE tn the . hag pat op hundreds of by mail or express. Office and oa FOR THE SEASON. WATER COOLERS WEBB & BEVERIDGE, jeltr Between Wb and lib streets, end the higheet cash prices paid, aad a CHRIS. RIESSNER, ST. GEORGE, all cases they kave Fee THE CENTENSIAL EXHIBITION FIVE TRAINS DAILY, BXCEPT SUNDAY. VIA BALTIMORE & POTOMAC BAILBOQAD. Commencing Wednesday, May 16th. The Baltimore and Potomac Bailrosd Gompany will ru the following trains through to Philadelphia with ont change of cars. leaving depot, Penosy! ‘avenue and 6th street, daily, T3500 vena arriving. tm Philadelphia at 1:20 sexcept Sunday. 7:50 4 Mand P. M., dail; 923 aM Srriving in Philadelphia at 1:23 P M.,daily, except Sundey. 1:30PM eg ee MO Pailadelphia at 6:30 P M.,@atly except ay. m..and arriving in Phiisdelpbia at 11 F “MA abd arriving tn Philadelphia at 9:33 A.M , duit) Sieeping ‘care attached to the train to Philadel- pia leoving ot 9:10 F x hs can remain in the car entil 7 o 6. and Baiiroad company. FREASK }OM PSON, General Manager. mys im Doe BOYD, J8., Gen. Pas. Agont. Nn RSAL &.R. TICKET 0 ics. BAILROAD TICKETS to or from all points bought. eoid at 3 or 8 reduction of owe povts Dpon say other office or de} Tickets Uil ase. 5 Topo idm cee. Paenpenstot teers ay 927 Penn. ave.. Candy store. at TIM BOOFING, SPOUTING, So , done prom by the best wi OOmiers tnited: ans CHRIS. RIESSNER, myl0-tr. 715 and 717 7th street northwest. THE IMPROVED EITCHENER ‘Will do the family cooking with one-half the coal required by any other Range in the market; costs one balf as much as other Ranges OR B will ite price ip © few years in the items of re- TCTs MATUBAL AND YOUTH¥UL UULUB. pec gp ypc eaten gal Temakes prash, icy and wiry hatr mocth and glos- | famodeled by the best skill Known to the art, with Flication prevents and stops the hair failtge. 12 | @¥iew to the greatest convenience; ls what every P Warranted te restore the color ia three toren days. | family wents, and, having, wold not part with. Goutaios Seed ere <a unhesithy or | We heve Small and Large Family, Restaurant and ire. iJ re: re ; does Hotel Bizes. tet wahoo ie ho to ‘awed stint tes | ne tnrnest of SLATE and WHITE on) obj § 4 d Lead Kestoratives in the ets. Hi heen uced for nearlyeight Searenow with csumant: | M&RBLE MANTELS and PARLOR GRATES in I, Iocressing demand. the city. per Mand Deteee vette CONNOLLY’s, THE CHEAPEST STORE IN THE CITY, 60% NINTH STEEET, Opposite the Pateat Ofive, Bie ck Kitke, 780 , 0c , We, and @ Jargo Sik Sug Umbrelias, $2.50 1. to 96. Pa) Lawrie sul Madras Ginghams redaced | low prices, ‘Ali Wool Debege, $1 to £00, Lisma Lace Shawls and Sacque Victoria Lawa and §nsoo Wine Liten Napkins. @1 a dozen ine Liken Napkips. @1 a. 5 Full Tine of Bwbroideries. Peirce oat ea Tt HAYWARD @ HUTCHINSON, 317 97s ETREET NORTHWEST, myt-tr STOVE and PLUMBING HOUSE. —— REFRIGERATORS act ‘epas-ty sie Tib etreste Warcmns; —_— | RNGLICN, 2Wi88 AND AMERICAR ea ee i ae - fale, acd “illysex: Sanday. , a Paince » - Bew York at and 1:30 Sf ane Boe _—~ Philadelphia, 7: a éatty, "except sey: fang oO and 9 = . B 9:33 s. m. daily,except a . 7:30 &. m. cally. for wor pope's Breck Line Sebo te nad 4:90 om i 6:00 sd 11: hatte ope 7. » 6,6. 7). a, 11 ®. mal, 3,4 Snday ot Tend 10's vend é pm. and cr of sisth street Sia Pte moe test ease A BOOTS AND SHOES. 308 LADIES’ Goons. M. SILVER, TN7 MABKET SPacE A 685d selection of Ladies’ READY-SADE SUITS, OVERSKIRTS, BASQUES, DUSTERS AND ULSTERS, At very low pric's. Alvo, a large assortment of TRIMMED HATS AND BONNETS. Latics will do well to examice (the stock before purchasing tieretere. ‘mst im R 717 tidree ol copie, LLINg Bonsats Ay A reine, Louise, and eta, all new and very Gesirauie.” Call a7 Fass, with ever sold. SUMMER STYLES NEW HATS. KELMST WaT, and STRAW, just receives eu to orders. TRE MILITAIgI MRS. J. P. PALMER, myW-tr Ho. 1109 F street, bet. Lith and tte, is ™ E. A. McCORMICK, 22 9TH STREET, (ST. CLOUD RULLDING, Daily recetving all the latest Novelties ta CHLP 48D STRAW BONN STS. BATS, LACES LOWERS, &c., Sc. Ladies of Weehiugton and vicinity are ss! to call and examine [~~ VERMILY a's =, LADIES’ SHOES, MADE TO OLDER AT C10 96h Street, Opposite Patent Cifies, Band.* fine of LADIES” ey ® fine stock AD BOUTS Pebble “ pan - seo ‘These Goods are al! made at my establishment (and are antee4 to be we work Tectured in the Unites Beaten, 7 =— mar2s-tr Jas. VERMILYA. Geer sacmipcEs? MUMAR Hata 1B BRAIDS at marae 96 HAIB BRAIDS at FULL LINE OF LADI oN a A "Sewrs: : — A SAEGE STOCK oF SUN UNBRELL PAKABSOLS, selliug reeerdices of cost. ADIES OLOA: at re L . . KS AND BUITS, ot & great R*4" AND imitation Laces, very low. IB HAND AND RECEIVING DAILY. O* Shnment ot BiLLINERY Goods. "The intest styles of HATS. RIRBONS, FLOW EMS, etc. A380; JUST ERORIVED, 280 dozen | 2-button KID GLOVES, all shades. aud the best tp the marke:, for Ww: INVITE THE LADIES TO UALL AND examine our stock mar ly 8 BELLE BANKERS. A.A.A.A. ee Storks that often yisid enerm. days | Selected Steck Privil: New Stock Book for investors. giv liable information howto operas safely sent free on application. Address, BAXTER 4 ©O., BANKEBS ANU ST Ock BKOK ces wylttesektr 17 Wail street, New York. | NAtiesaL SAFE DEPOSIT Co., Corner 1th st. amd New York avenue FILE AND BUBGLAB-PBOOF VA All Kinds of valuables taken on Gepestt. Safes for rent. Office bey i! a, veusory_ $59 evbee ieee $100 AAESFERASS $1,700 foring the past months. 2. improved Bock coutala system of operating in Stocks. BOMHAl some and its ing full information application. epss-tr penners ana BREEDS he COAL AND WOOD, Cesk: coat: | woe! woop > EPAKTURE? HEAVY REDUCTION AN FEC OF CHEAP’ Cukar FOR Caste” Good Pine Wood on wharves, $3 75 to @4.00 ers’ ~4 arse ae JAMES F. BRI PLUMBER AND GAS #iTI ER, @ertl-tr *1) Tre ST. NOBTUWEST. AWStses, J0BN 0. BOGAN, 7 Marne pivesia cate emcees Site hoes cos Same bers oe Meee =, SPRING GOODS. NEW STYLES: FINE GOODS, SUITS TO ORDER. READY-MADE SUITS: SPRING OVERGOATS, - s10 UF. :