Evening Star Newspaper, November 21, 1877, Page 4

THE EVENING STAR. WEDPNESDAY..November 21, 1977. [Continued from First Pege.) public reservations. About $103,000 were ex- | peciced for light Caring the past year, and of | this um the Government pard bat #6.512.40. PUPLIC BEALTH AND UARHOR IMPROVE MENT. To no city in the Union Is a well-reculated sapiiary system more !mportaat than te | this capita the nation. Lecated, like most tide-water cities, in a ma 1 region and tbe resort of ot ulation, | diver every variety of climate, Harty liable t9 epidemic tis also the | | of the | factor for maint public servic Recogniz e ronsitera. tons, Congress bas alre wim'tiet its obligations gn the . by jastly and wisely provfding, In part, for the support of | the present Board of Heal’ But there is at our doors an evil tha! no such organizath . and whieb, If Dot arrested, 1 ree ot disease and death. The marshes which skirt | the ertire front of our city, are ihe growth of mercial aad sant- | tion's capital. Tue | remedy is to be foand only ina jadicions nol harbor improvement, by which the ith and commerce of the city will be alike promoted. Congress bas lavisied millions om the rivers anc years of neglect of the tary inte of the harbors of the eountr, localities, 100, whose claims to natioaal ed: sideration are insignificant as compared | with Washington, while comparativeiy nothing bas been done for the harbor of its espital, or for the navigation of a great river, hi and .o appily, the Government being which has capacity to float itt nav: sustain a vast marine commerce. too. » this case, under the munificent grant before al. | to, of nearly the entire water front of | the city. such an Improvement, though large, ore than ri bursed by the value of several handred a % h would thereby be reciaimed <jacent park mf to the Arse 11 vatioUs LEGISLATIO Having row, in obedier © our fustrue- tions, briefly presented such facts and eon siderations as affect the relations a tles Of the Government to the Dirtri Colum bia, we teke the Hberty of ralard New acknowledged by our fellow cit yelieve them, in’ part at least, of a hurien whieb tbe can no longer carry. We ven ton, that the cipal resources of nocity in the land, how ever rich and great it may be, are equal to the task of ceveloping ani maintaining its improveme€ts op the seal eu fi which its founders have give b this capital of a great Jeast that we can ask is. share with os the burden of this comn heritage. Will they not yield us this meas ure of justice’ This capital is the property thi Of the Zation; will not the nation aid in tak- ing care of its own? Recpectfulty submitted. [Signedj-—J. M. | Wilron. Joseph Casey, C. F. Peck, Jozeph Bbillingtor. 8 V. Niles, Josiah Dent, W. 8. Cox. C. B. Church, B.'G. Loveiny, W. H. | Clagett. W. W. Corcoran, 8. H Kauffmann. Wm Dixon,A. Y. P. Garnett, L. A-Gobright, MW. Gait! AT. Britton, Thos. P. Morgan, Wh. Stickney, commitiee. WASEINGTON, D. C., November 2 When the point in the reading was reached that the government controlled the streets and avenues, and could shot them op if ne cestary, and for which the citizens would | have bo redrew Hunton said that th mestion had been decided by the United ates Supreme Court, that the government bao atsolnte control of the streets. ‘The bili accompanying the report was then Tead as follows BIL POSED HY THE COMMITTEE. Beit y the senate and House of Rep nla dl States of Americn in engre: That the proper executive | authorities of the listrict of Columbia sha im accordance with existing laws, e<timats anpnally ard report through the Seeretary of the Treasury, at the beztnning of each session. to Congre-s, the amount necessary to defray the expenses and pay the aceratng Indebtedness of the Government of the Dis- trict of Colombia for the next fiscal year: | aud to the extent to whch the satrl estimates | shall be approved, Congress shall appro. priate the amount of fifty per centum thereof, and the remaining fifty per centnm thereof shall be levied upon the property In said District, other than the property of the Waited States and of the District of Colam- bia, and shell be collectel in the manner provided by law for the coll 2es in said Iistrict. Judge Hunton —The bill you propose is the ane propesed ‘by the joint committee on the District, and which is vow before the jadici ary comtnittee of the House, Is it not? Mr. Dent stated that it was subsiantially | the se edt that if any of the meni. bers ce: | information the com: tee of citizens would be glad to furnish it. Mr Hopton said that as the subject-matter presented involved the duties of nearly ail abe sub committees of the District commit €e, he would suggest that the same be refer- red 'o the various sub.commitires, and the eLatrmen thereof could call the various sub- ec om ittees of the citizens’ committee before them bereafter. A rnuning diseusston between the mem bers #ou the ci'izens committee was then In- du'sed In. Judge Williams, the chairman, made an Inquity in regard to the action of the terri- torial form of cove pentin regard toa por- tion of the debt contract d since 1s Mr. Peek — It was only territorial in name; the people bad ro voice in it save to ele he Jower branch of the legislature—the upper branch of the legislature, the zovernor,and members of the board of public woras were pinted by the President. "ov. Hendee.—Tne District government ‘Was the creation of Commress. and the gover- bor, board of public works, the upper branch of the legislature were appointed by the President ard coufirmed by the Senate. Mr. Blackburn made an inquiry in regart to the variovs features of tne funded debt, mount of debt existing In 171. ir. gett, Mr. Lewis J. Davis, and others af ibe cit)zers committee explained the de- | tails of the debt at so™e length. At the date then of the Was about territor)al orga: Uree and a Lait ro! Mr. Davis.— Yes, sir; thereabouts j Mr. Blackburn —Then from 111 to now. how much of the debt created was in excess | Of the debt allowed by law? Judge Dent. The debt was limited to ten million dollars, Mr. Clagett.—From 157! to now the debt bas been increased over twenty million. Mr. Blacklurn.—And about ten mililon ip exeers of law” Mr. Clage 1. We moke the point, though, that since 1:71 the people have bad no voice | ip the vans zement of District affairs. | . Hurten—Did the ‘aw which author- Jued the issue of 3 5 bonds limit the amount to be issued at ten million dollars? Mr. Hendee—No, sir: there was no limit “to the issue. The bond was authorized | ag a rerult of the bad state of affarrs found | 40 be existing by th tison- Wilson inves. ting commitiee. That commitiee found s e debt and authorized the issu “5 bonds without limit to meet it. The law | limitipg the debt to ten million dollars was artericr to the iseue of the 3 65 bonds. | Mr. Huntov.—Then the ground is taken, I | resume, that the board of audit construed | t it bad the power to increase the debt | over ten million dollars, because the law antbor!z!ng the issue of an up!imited amount of 3-¢5 bonds repealed the law whic) fixed the limit of the debt at ten millions’ Judge Hendee explained that there bad | been a dispute over that question In the last | District committee. Judge Buckner, the | ¢halrman, and otber members held that the | Heard of xudit bad violated the law in thelr | the debt over ten million. The | the committee held otherwise. | auditing u) question was fnally submitted to the \ Mes jority oF then attorney general, Jndge Taft, who de. cided that the cMcers had not violated the law in making the un!imited issue of 5 65 bonds. but acted within its scope Mr. Davis said that the debt above the ten million limit was created by the agents of government, over whom citizens had | po contre], but for whose acts Congress was | responsible. a r. Clagett—There is remaining unpaid Of what we call improvement bonds about $200,000. Which is nu ‘the debt. mepis Dot ed, and w ate Will exceed thirt; ii ‘You don’t shown in our exhibit of They are predicated on assess- Yet paid: add the debt which is which is floating, ard the million dollars. laxes not paid bt and it - Gov. Clafiin._Is there any way to get it 7 perty ° ee Ceaser we. sir. In many instances property i= so incumbered with tmprove- mon taxes, it the owners have strickea their from their lists and let tt go. In 1575 there was an asxessment levy of three cent. on property for improvemeats, Te November —" were arrearages un- paid over = a Mr. Hendece.—_The thirteen million debt arose under section 6 of the act of Juve 2, Prior to that time the District was wo- Gor ee cantzal of ho Besnd of Pubite Works, it was ! | P | sbout thirteen million of these | by the District of Columbian | Commissioners’ diciary committee. | all pending eontroverses with said company | subdty ———_ Committee, upon the sn; of Judge Thurman, to create a board of audit to inquire into the debt evideneed by sewer and auditor's certificates, and also evidenced by certificates of indebted: formas of debt. Then the seventh section of the seme act authorized the sinking fund commissioners to issue @ 50-year 3.65 bond. ich Indebtedness as found. The gross sui cf the debt was to be ascertained. Toen the beard of andit run along and issued n 1e1 int resolution stopped the far en an investigation was made Coramittee of tbe last House to ascertain whether the board bed violated the law, and it was decided by the attorney general that the law was so bread that the board could aadit all these cia/ms. It was Intended by Judge Thurman to be @ cure forall the evils of this District. Congress by ther issue. te Mr. Blackburn.—We have thus far been 00 “The Reform Movements. cons dering the eity of Wasbington. 1 want to know whether any steps have been taken to lock inte the interests of those living out- 8.d¢ of the city in the District. Judge Dent-—The committee we represent is one for the welfare of the District eutire. All we ask Is that Congress asxume an equ tab’e division of the expenses of the Dis- trict, and the matter of au equitable distri bution of the tax levy can be cixed by Con- gress in another Dill. We wanted to come before Congress 0. & basis we could all agree upon, and hence ask Congress to assume ove half of the expenses and the District the re- maining half. Mr. Klingle, on behalf of the county, said he would like to be beard, bat would prefer | to put his statement in writing. He said he Was ‘atisfied with the case as presented by the Warhington committee in its general aspect, but that the people of the county had seme separate interests that should be con- sicered. The people of the county would like, for instance, to bave their accouats Kept separate. r. Honton.—Congrers, in jon, cannot go into details. hat to the local authorities. Judge Dent thought that if the main prin- ciple for which they were contending was fstablished favorably to the District, the re- lations between the city aud the rest of the District could be amicably settled. Mr. Kilngle.— We wantithe county accounts kept separate, and to pay simply @ sutficieut tex to pay our annual expenditures and a | proportionate share of the public debt. Mr. Bone said there was a great deal of texation levied in clises for which the coun- ties should not be beld aeconatable. Mr. Blackburn said if the District commit- tee was gotng into the question to regulate bow much the United States and the District thould pay. he thought the committee should also settle the amount the divisions of the Distriet shonid pay—Washington, George- town and the county. He thought it was a correlative question Which ought also to be considered. Mr. avis —The pro rata ir fixed by law. Mr. Bleckburn.—Regulated by Une District Mr. Davis.—No sir. By act of Congress. Vaotil the tax law is repealed it 1s regulated by that law. Mr. Blackburr.—But the revenues of the ecunty are Jumped into the general fund. f what tt 3 what is paid on its behalf for improvements. Mr. Hendee.. Was any money which goes to make vp the thirteen million debt ex- pended in the county? Mr. Klingle.— About $1,460,000, Mr. Hendee.—Then if the improvements Were made in good faith, the county ought to pax its proportionate share? Mr. Kiingle.— We have paid it. Mr. Dent presented to the Distriet com- mittee the report of Judge Poland, from the House Judiciary Committee, as corrobo- rating fully all the Citizens’ advanced &8 to th mn of Congress over ihe District and tts responsibilities. The interview here took 2 conversi shape between members of the Cit Commitice and the House Committee, and after some time spent in this way the former withdrew. with many expressions of gratifi- cation at the courteons and intelligent hear- ing given them by the District Commiittce. eneral legisla- t We mast leave t formmittee had The District in Congress, PREE TRADE IN GAS. The bitl introduced in the House this mora- ing by Mr. Wood. with reference to gas com- panies inthe District of Columbia, author- ‘zes any company to erect gas works in the istrict, to lay necessary pipes, &¢, by fling with the District Commissioners or Secre- lary of the Interior bonds in the sum of £100,0, conditioned for repairing any inja to streets, avenues, parks, and reservati op account of laying pipes. THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S ACCOUNTS. Mr. Butler introduced in the House to. day a bill which provides that the emolument returns of the attorney of the United States for the District of Columbia shall be returned to the Attorney General, and the accounts of said attorney shall be rendered, audited, an patd in the &ame manner as accounts of @ other district attorneys are rendered, andited and paid. The bill was referred to the ju- THE WASHINGTON MARKET COMPANY. e House this morning Mr. Hendee in a bill in relation to the affairs of uipgtan market company, which authorizes the Commissioners of the Distric to reclaim and take wession of the unoc. cupied ground in frontof the market between ith and sth strests, and to arrange and settle | upon such terms as may be just and eqitabie | the rental to be paid by said company, and to past rentalsand taxes; and in case of | disagreement the Secretary of the Interior shall adjudicate and determine the same; ard bo final arrangement is made, report | sha'! Se made to Congress, with & View to | further action thereb y- - estate broker and auctioneer, has sold the following at auctior:— For John Wanderlich, trustee, part of lots | and 2, square 1, frovting on Mth street, between E and F | $20, for Wm. B. Todd, trustee, whole of square 90. to National Metropolitan Insur- ance Comyany, at $5,000; for Chas. E. Fraser, trustee, lot 45, subdivision of square 933, on loth street, between H and I sireets northeast, improved by a two story frame dwelling, to Jciin A. Prescott, at $1,050; for | was su) Levick. 25 oe Weather Indications To-Day. For midd) ge fovem Ser 21, 1877. and lower lake region, | falling barometer, increasing northeast to southeast winds and cloudiness, rising tem- “Virginivs.” Opera House —Slavin’s Uncle Tom Com- bination. to perature, and followed by rainy weather. —— LOCAL NEWS. Amusements, National Theater—Jobn McCullough, ‘To-night. in Theater Comique.—“On the Trail,” and va- rieties. Lincoin Halt. Lecture by John B. Gough, Georg the New York papers in alvanc: lovers Of tro! Mr. N.T. itor of the Dail the Nasional Mr. George W. Taylor is not dead, as was | reported in yesterday's pape ether, Andrew D. Taylor,who resided at broti eu wo tir Tay! un Nation, is now elty editor o n ME. Church.—Exhibition wes have the mati Bright- erest to mile heat race ive. formerly managing et rs. It is his 706 Sth street northwest, who is dead. The coroner, Dr. Patterson, did not deem #n inquest vecessavy in the case of Edwart Reach. who cut his throat yesterday (as stated in THE STAR last night), it being evi dent that be was temporarily insane. Yesterday afierncoa James Smith, while riding in Pennsylvania avenue, beiween 34 and 4) streets. had his shoulder blade dislo- cated by his horse sipping and throwing Dr. Townsend attended him. The Mrs. R. B. Hayes Temperance soclety ast night adopted ‘a resolution exdorsing the President's army order relative to the magnitude of the evil which drankeaness is likely to produce in the public ser also his sentiments that a person so at cannot be trusted in office, and thanking th Presisent for the bold stand he has takes in | bim. this d'rectioy Mr. W. K. Slater son of Mr. W. H Slater (lormerly collector of taxes), di father’s resid terday, of typho malarial fever. yeerof his aye. For several y been a clerk in the office of Mr. Peter bell, Walter was alterwards Dr. MeBlair came in and dr the wouud, which is not of a dang character. He stated that Mr. Plant hac ac cidentally fallen seraiched his neck. mental excitement, but was inuch bet! jater In the evening. €leu" oH creditably. Cabin Sitgers and the cotton picking se-ne are very attractive features of the entertalo- ment. usual. Lincoln Hall—The famous lecturer, obn B. Gough, will this evening deliver bis freat jecture entitled “The Reform Mov ments.” This is the first lecture tn tue Y. M. J n dence. ei broker, and was recently in charge of Mr. Campbell's 4 Ex Justice of ihe Peace Jos. T. K. Plant inflicted a serious wound in big throat last Light with a case-k I) street, between calle’ Amusements | Natimat_Theater-—Mr. John MeCallough’s | masterly impersonation of Cardinal Rieh- last evening was eujoyel by a large | and thoroughly satisfied audience. lieu” is one Of McCallough’s best charac- ters, and he holds the interest of bis auditors from the rise to the fail of the curtain. ‘led last night by Messrs. James, wrence, I, n uDUsually strong cast. nllongh wili appear as“ Virginius.” Opera House.—The ever popular dramati- zation of “ Uncle Tom's Cabin” here this weex in a very pleasing ma: | Many of the characters are assnmed by col. ored people, who perform their parts very The ‘er Comique—The performance this s full of variety gems. is fhe leading dramatic attraction. | diences are large and euthusiasiie as ated 4 at bis th street, above H, yes- | in the 234 | | mp- street offi» ife,at his residence on ih and wth streets. Dr. in by Sergeant Guy. and down stairs and had | He was suffering from | ter i “Riche He pagan aod Miss Carey, To-night ed ner. singing by the Georgia | “Oa the Mr. | and Annie Burke; | Kate Brooks; Geo , eae Paget THE COURTS. Crrevrr Covust—Jucge Carter. ‘To day, Clark agt. Wilson, ejectme it; ver- dict for defendant. Metropoltia asur- ance company agt. Haslein, and same agt. Samstag; | tou stipulation. Waters agt. King; verdict for plaintiff for $347. PROBATE Covrt. Olin. Yesterday the following business was b> fore the court:—In re. Wm. P. White, enard- jan; rule on guardian. Io re. estate of Harry J. Norton, deceased; decree making ailow- ance of #300 per annum for support of le Io re. Mery Miller, deceased; motion for citation against executor filed, and order made. Wash. B. Williams was appointed guardian of Augusta and Catherine Heck, a n children of Clara Willis (formerly Beek); bond $2,500. A. ©. Gibbs was pointed administrator of Elizabeth Cais- \olm, deceased; bond $1,000. In re. estate of James O. Stallings, deceased: Jane E. Stal- lings was appointed adminisiratrix of said estate; bond $200. Last will and testament of Johann George New, deceased, fled: order of publication issued. ‘In re. estate of Fred- | ertek G. Rohr, deceased; inventory of per- sonal estate returned by the administrator | with the will apnexed; also, annual rental value of real estate used by guardian of wards. Catherine Rebecca Collins was ap- potted guardian to the orphans of John | Collins, deceased; bond sso, Poxrier Covrt-. To-day, Hugh: was sent’ down lye Snell. for ninety days. Wallace | Cornwell, charged with carrying a pistol. $20. Mary Lee, larceny of a lady's ‘cloak worth $15, pleaded guilty; sixty days in jail Ses DEEDS IN Fer have been issued as fol- lows:—C. Lederer and Geo Bauer to E. P. Haistead, #1, 4, lots A and B, sub. lot | square #25. ‘Halstead to German-Americ Fire Insurance Co, do., same property. Peter Campbell to M. A. Dennison, $5,250, lot | 75. square 40. J. A. J. Creswell et al. to John A. Moss, $00, lot 14. see. 3, Barry farm. Fitch an® Fox, trustees, to 8. 8. Mitcnell $ » lots 8, 17, 23 and 24, “Chichester.” James Bowen to James G. Bowen, <2,000, lot square west of square ist. W. R.'Biam, ustee. to Mary E. Kraft lot 14, equare 4. 89, 20. Wm. Rothwell and Richacd Rothwell, trustees. to F. R. Windsor, #375, lot 41, square “4. J. S. Edwards, trastee. to J. E. Herrall $1 050, lot marked George W. Dnvall, in tract of land called ¢ ichester.”” Heirs of Wm. Gilliam to Richard Gilliam, =1,100, part of “White Haven.” west of Georgetown. T. A. urtis to P. McCauley, 8750, part lot 1,square 7. £. J. Hill to Mary Pont, $8,525, lol 45, of lo’ 4and part 5, square 3.3 8. Palmer, $750, part 1, squat Kendall to_Rosa Paige, = part lote 9 and 10. square él. ZS. Wi Emma J. Wheat, = lot 2, square Statley to Elizabeth Statley, $—, par A, sub. of lot 5, square (90. -———e 0, ent LO t let Kxow1nG the importanceof treating near- ly all nervous and rheumatic diseases and debilitated conditions by electricity, and be- ing a stranger to most of the physicians of the city, having but recently removed here from Philadelphia, I take this method of offering such of them as have neiiher the apparatus or Ume for using it the opporta. nity of having it applied as they may pre- seribe—in baths or otherwise. Having en- tered the “regular” practice of medicine many years ago, and devoted the last few years fo this specialty, I hope to continue in the favor an and those who may be placed in my lands for treatment. fuapecaly, J.Q. A, TREsize, OMice, 103 N.Y. avenue. A. M. Brooke and Caroline E. Fenwick; James A. Griffin and Mary E. Woodward; Henry C. Cross and Lena M. O'Halloran: James Smith and Maggie Holmes; John Connell and Bridget Hopkins; Wm. &. Bar- ford and Josephine Drury; Aaron M. Good- rich. of Atlanta. Ga., and Mary Ingleham, of Philadelphia; John Clark. of New York city, ‘ohn Henry Jackson aid e Hatehinson ar Carter; Wm. Elmore and Mary f both of Montgomery county, Mi. ——-.— C. A. course. Thoxe who are present this | tre the THE BLY ch - Nationa Wo et last bight, Mr. R. Emm +and Mr. J.J. Meany sceretary. 8. T. | ‘aylor was received as a dele, bricklayers in place of A.C. 8: | Reynolds was sppoiuted on the iuance com- evening will doubtless enjoy a rare literary | t he Thursby Concerts.—The sale of seats for | Thorsby concerts | Metzerott’s to-morrow. will commence at) RKING MEN'S ASSEM as In gate from the | mith, J. W. miltee in place of A. C. Smith resigned. Mr. Uaroilton reported that the commitiee | proposed to Call a mass meeting on or about december grand succe 8: > committee, repored that they submit to Congress a draft of a bill in rela | tion to apprentices, and he believed that the | bill would be passed. A discussion took i and M lace on the finances, in the course of which it Was Slated that there was about 5.0) car. penters in the District, ouly about 500f whom l they expected to make ita r. Hamitltoa, from a select | expecied to | | | Were inthe Or,anization, about 50) painters | and but few of them in the trade 5: Mr. McDonald urged that money was ne ety. ces. sary, tbat the grace of God could not be had without money. was necessar; joexpel of God. Mr. McDonald replied that Heary Mr. Beron asked whera it nd money for the grace | Ward Beecher ts paid $25,000 per year for dis- pensing the grace of God. and in the hoase upon the bill (the Capitol) the chapiain is reid Sr invOSing thé grace of God on the Incmbers. Mr. Reynolds said that the grace | of God could be had without mouey by ta‘- ing down the Bible and reading it. The FFAL ESTATE SALES.—B. H. Warner. real pointof order was raised that this was not a church meeting. scriptions. Spier, Mc! jaltb; from the | letter from the striking cigar m: York soliciting aid Messrs. McDonal Streets northeast. to Christian Ardeeser,at and Boston—was @| and 1d, Meany, Mr. Ralston presented a ers of New & comiittee— Maltby, Padgett, pointed to solicit sub Mr. Spier moved the appoint- | ment of a committee to organize the trades not yet represented; adopted, and Messrs. in, Cranston, Whitmore, and were appointed. Mr. committee on mass meeting, urged R. P. Dodge | the members themselves to make it a sue. et al., trustees, lot I, subdivision of square | cess. They pro} 1, improved by a three-stor , ou C street. between Kl and ith soath- cast, to A. H. Herr, at $2.2; for W. R. Dui woody et 41., trustees, south 16 feet of lot 50. ion of tqnare 553,0n the northeast corner of Sd and © streets northwest, im- poved by_&@ two-story brick dweiling and tore, to Edson, at £1.250; for Amazi | Sm ith, trestee, lot 47, subdivision of square 24, on M street, between 24th and 25th _north- west, to George Otto, at #40; for.J.C.G. Kea- redy, stee, west balf of lot 2, square 259, t ) lmoyroved by & three story brick dwelling, No. 1511 I strect northwest, toT. J, wig at #5 600, subject to all taxes; for A. H. Bich- act, trestee, lot H, subdivision of square on L, between Ist street west aud North Capi‘ol street, to Bamuel Cross, at 15 cents Per Fquare foot: for Saynuel Cross, trustee, ct 18, subdivision of square 957, improved by a two-story fram Thos. Bayne, at 8500; ——— SANITARY CONDITION OF THE WAL? ScHOOL BUILDING.-The Board of H t. Dr. Verdi in the chair. officer's weekly report was read, showing the met hi brick dwell- | and expect that Hamilton, e to have a grand rade jens. Banks od Butler and Mr. Thompson, of Baltimore, will make ad- dresses. The health usual condemnations of unwholesome food, and tuspectigns of marine products. A com- communicat | munication from received asserting the existence of di at the Wallach school building, whici he attributes to local causes, the | of which he believes to be the Rapure air in | the school building. ion Dr. 8. A. Hl. MeKim was iphtheria | rincipal one Accomptnying this copy of & letter from was the janitor of that ballding, giving a state- mentof the effects of the foul gasses emitted into the rooms from defective sewers and | traps, and asking the his family to another locality. Dr. McKim ‘5 | In his communication, gives an account of rivilege of removing i the situation and construction of the baili- ing, location of the sewers and sewer traps, F ard G streets northeast, to E. 8. K. B. | and suggests how the difficulty can be reme- Koor.es, at $1,500; for Wm. 'B. Todd, trusiee, | died. Health Officer Keene was present at lot subdivision of square 363, improved | ihe reading, and made a statement of an ex- by a three-story and Maosard roof brick | amination of these premises several weeks house, No. street northwest, to | ago, end the suggestions he then made in ton Fire Insurance Company, at $9,500; for | relation to the remedy. Some discussion J. H. Crossman, trustee, lots 1,15 and 16, | followed, and Dr. Cox moved that the health uare 16, containing 14,581 square feet, oa officer be instructed to examine the premises “th, Letween C and D streets northeast, to J. againto see if his recommendations had . Z H. Roland, at 15 cents per square foot; also, lot 24, subdivision of square959, on lith, be- nm Gand H streets northeast, to J. H. Roland, at #635; for A. B. Kelly, trustee, lot on of square 891, 0n 7th, between F and G streets northeast, to Samuel Cross, | at lS cents per square foot; also, lots 3, 4,5, 6 and 7, same square, to same purchaser, at I2\ cents per #quare foot. see A SHORT BONEYMOON.—On Saturday last a marriege license was issued to Wililam P. Slater and Mary Emmerman, and they were married on that evenieg. Mr. 8. is a book. binder, employed at the government print- ing Office. After the ma) ceremony had been performed they went to the home of the bride, 715 2d street northeast, where the eveat was duly celebrated, he having added to the furniture of the rooms several fine Abont 6 o’clock the next morning thi | Was set on fre and damaged to the extent of | about #60, and about the same time some éifficulty occurred between the bridegroom and the father and brother of the bride, which resulied in Slater leaving the house, and he was yesterday making inquiries as to lawyer to prosecute a suit for divorce. Kl CAPITAL BANKRUPTCY CAasE.—To- Garnett for the com a _< a demurrer fi raising the points that the pul a Df W+ paper is not a manufacturer in contem- plation of the bankrupt jaw, petition is defective in net material faces. The judge under advisement. —_-__ ILANKETS, $1.60, €2, $2.50, #3. ete; bleck alpaca, 15, <0, 25, 30 cents, « 2b a Sate Mott cic; new _ intings, | leJo. Fine house | been carried out in relation to the remedy, and make a report tothe | ee nana renee of, the health officer was | read. ; adopted. —o—— THE LIQUOR DEALERS’ PROTECTIVE AS- SOCIATION met at Baier’s Mr. John H. Russell in the chair. of the treasul nounced, and rarily elected to rer. hall last night; The death Mr. John Buchier, was an- Mr. Chris. Xander was tempo- fill the office. A committee | Was appointed to investigate the floancial conditi ———— and it was de- ided to rene’ | tion with a view of advancing their interests before C ‘ongress. si en the organiza —_--e —__ CAPT. FRANK MONROE, of the U. 8. Ma. rine , Whose death took iejo, California, on Sunday | lace at Val- , Was a na- tive of thie city, and was well known among our citizens 4 @ genial, whole-souled gen- in a of the late ‘columbus Monroe ular officer. He was a son (who was a grand- nephew of President Monroe) and a son of ex- Mayor Seaton. : THe CHEAPEST biack black al, meres and silks, black cash- in largest assortment of beautiful at the lowest oo cal for Teanmed in the Ci [Roicntige Be ae took ‘the eae | ™ wit rices; beaatiful | Oclock ‘Washington; the | tions. Gress foods. | Wes THE SENATE WAS CALLED TO To GRATIFY THE LADIES —Messrs. Tay- lor & Hufty will display to-day a large and | varied assortment of ladies and children’s cloaks. They wii! present them plainly as well as elaborately made up of basket, chi chilla, matelasse, plain beaver, & Lew supply contal of four, six, eight, ten, twelve, fourteen, ant sixteen years of age.’ Also ladies cloaks of four different s each. ——_—__—. BUILDING PERMITS !ssned by Inspecior Entwisle:-—Joseph H. Hughes, repair premi- ses, 6th. between M and N streets south we LETTEES FROM THE PEOPLE. Pyitor Stur :—1 took a seat in the F-str: car at Georgetown, the otherday, about p. m., and gave the driver @ two- dolar note to change, receiving in return two packages of one dollar each, apparently. On opening one of the packages on my retarn | home, there was bat 75 cents therein. As this is the second time J bave been taus served, I thought it time to mention it. A. E. ARMES, “GEORGETOWN, CuTTInG Arrray.—Jobn Carroll, a sea- man on the schooner Albert A. Fish, at the Kennebec Ice Company's wharf, got into a drunken quarrel with Robert Porter, a fel- low feaman, Capen | afternoon, and was cut by him with a kvife about the faco and neck. Dr. Tyler was sent for aud dressed the wounds, which are not serious. Porter was airested. CanaL Notes. —Boats commenced to ar rive yesterday from Cumberland, the first since the recent laudslide. President Gor- man, of the Chesapeake and Ohio canal, ac- companied by Directors Banning, Barret, Crawford, Hammel, Humbiré aud Fernan: des, si on the packet Maryland this morning upon @ tour of inspection along the —. They expect to reach Cumberland Sat- urday. CATTLE MARKET. - Offerings on the cattle market yesterday were 400 head of cattle, of which 375 were sold at prices ranging from 3 to 54 cents per 1b; 1,600 sheep and lambs— sbeep 4to5 cents per Ib.; lambs £4 to $6 per head: 30 cows and calves sold at $250 $30 per head. Grain—Arrived, boat Seneca, with 2.00 bushels wheat to H. M. Tallbott & Bros.; Caledonia, with 25) bushels wheat, 200 corn 400 mill feed, and 200 bbls fou! —— With 3,400 bushels wh: a Hatue an: » and sehr. 7 with 2,000 bushels wheat to Hart. 10. ¥ Maione,a young vagrant, | confidence of the profession | MARRIAGE LICRNSEs have been Isaued to | oaks adnpted to misses | Prices from $3 to 80 | t $100. M. Davis, make addition to frame, 0, between 4th and streets north west, 330. Wm. A Bell, con: et a three-story dwell- ing, Sth, between P and Q streets northwes!; | $1,500, Rest, repair frame, H, between | 10th and 11th streets northeast CITY ITEMS. THOSE WHO WISH to ice economy buy Carter's Little Pills, Forty pills im a vial; only one pill a dose; Ebbiit louse drug store. ea ONE —— he eae is a and fragrant let Powder To our | Fedyreaders we recommend Jv E. Atkin: son’s Rose, White Rose, and Violet Powder. ——__>—_— VIENNA ROLLS.—To one quart of fouradl | two teaspoonsful of Dooley's Yeast Powder, sift thoroughly, put ina little salt, and rub a tablespoonful of lard or butter throagh the flour, use enough sweet milk for a soft dough, roll out and cut with a round catter; fold over like @ turn over, wetiing the eiges With milk to make them adbere; wash over with milk to give them a gloss. place ina parsothey will not tonch each other, and bake Ofleen or twenty minuces are delictous. eet = LAPIFS WHO ARE SHOPPING may ‘tind a choice aid. quiet restaurant at Hagerty’s corner 7th and E strerts. A visit to th Appointed restaurant will coavinc th the attendants and table are excellei b none in the city. een THE REASON WHY all housekeepers and others use the Aladdin Security Ou 1s that no accident has ever oceursed from its use. It is the best in . sell it. Try it, and you no otuer. Take nothing but Aladdin. The above Oi! can be had at Geo. Rynea Jrs, 39 D street north west. 1,18 1 es THERE Is NO MEDICAL FACT moreclvarly established than ihat Hostetter’s Siomach Hi fers are admirably adapted to infuse vigor | into the debilitated system, an to restore regularity to its interrupted functions. As Weakness and irregularity are sure to de. yelope into disease, the Bitters, by overcom ing them, are the means of averting far more Serious evils. | eisai A VonrmE LINES—This very bour, if you bave a Cough, a Cold, or axy digiculty m the throat or lungs, seud for Hole’s Honey of Hor hound and Tar. Takei: talthfully, and you are The care is car. tain and’ swift, the preparation pleasant Don"! disregard these six lines. ike's Toothache Drops cure Toothache one minute. Sold by ali Druggists at cents. 11,12,e06 in _ YounG’s PATENT Dr TERGENT is the finest | cleansing material ever invested. Bold by druggists and grocers. wr en j NGS for nervous sufferers, have been dosed, dragged, and quacked. Pulvermacher’s Electric Belts effectually enre permature debility, weak- ness, and decay. Book and Journal, with information worth thonsands, mailed’ free. Address Puivermacher Galvanic Co., New York City. 6,18,d&kly To LADIES AND GENT MEN.— We wish to cali attention to A, Fischer's Che: Scouring and Dyeing Establishment, No. 996 | G street, near 9th street. By promptly adopt: | ing the’ latest improvements, whether of | American or European invention, he is en- | abled to do his work ina manner not to be | | equaled by those net possessing these faci!- ives, His cleansing and dyeing Ladies and Gent's Suits are, in fact, the cheapest in the city on account Of bis superior work. Give | him a call—906 G street. Punctuality guar- | anteed, I | BANKERS. H E. OFFLEY & CO., BANKERS, | NORTHEAST CORNER OF 131 AND F 8TS., Opposite Treasury Department. BANK OF DEPOSIT AND E XCBANGE Dealers in Gold, Governments, Foreiga aud Do mestic Exchange, &c. Investment Securities a special 'y. novié tin ! N OTICE OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP We, the undersigned. HOLMES BE. OF FLEY and RUBELT ©. RBWITT. do tereby certify that wo bave formed @ Limtted Partnership, of B. EB. OF ¥LBY & OO , for the perposs f con ANKING BUS{N ESS ductirg aGENEBAL B. That the said Hohnes BE. OMiey iz a resitent of rgetown, D.C., aud isthe general partner; aud | that the ssid Kcbe:t ©. Hewitt, @ resident. f the clty of Washington, D. Uy ana the special partner, he: contributed to the conimon sock the sun uf 32240"; | and that the said partnership is to commen: ui the first dey of November, 16:7, acd to terminate oa the first day of November! 1331 HOLMES E. OF FLEY Harry Tip and thove wh al | | _Bov2 3tawiw EOBBBT 0. HEWLCT! | $50, $100, $200, $500, $1,000 LEX FEOTHINGHAM & CO, BANKERS and Bro No. £3 Wali street, make for cus tcmers desirable’ investments of large or mal! amounts in stocks f a legitimate character, which ‘requcutly pay from five to twenty times the amoust snvested every thirty days Stocks bough? and carried as long as desired on deposit of hve percent, Qirealars aud weekly re- | perts sent free. apl2-soly | A MEMBER OF THR STOOK EXCHANGE willexecute orders for the purchass or sale of Stocks, Bonds aud Gold ou woderave margins. Com- Missi<Ds $5 per each 100 shares, Stock privilog-s | egotiated on responatble partics only. Correspou- | dexce aglicited. Heury Mercism, Meuibor Am. Miu. | ing aud Stock Exchange, ‘al o > Wer Vark. ‘Relerenee. D. My Manven ong” Pawtian Nabioual Trust Company, New Tork. iste Creamery Butter. | We bave just received fift CBEAMEBY BUTTER, made in the Un: tubs fresh made facey as fine and fancy Batier as for it. We ouly sell it by the tap of avout Brice be. We aleo have the flicst quality NEW DAIRY BUTLER; ai-o, WraTkRN and GINIa SOLID PACKED and BULL. We aleo bave YoRK Vis- several car icads of Ww APPLES: NEW YORK 8: NEW YORK BUOK ‘OBK CIDER. ENT PROUVESS FUOUKS, and D FutiTs, HONEY. DRESS. S é BGS, &¢ , £>. Bc member, all goods sold by the package. No gcods at retail, but we give you the lowest wh e- le pricis. we A. E. PHILLIPS, Commission Merchant, with BARBOUB & HAM- ILTON, Wholeeaie Grocers, 637, Oo, Gar Lonfs| ‘noTll a.w #3: A. P. McELROY, GILDEK AND UPHOLSTERER. Mapufecituer of Fier and Mantl trait and Pio' ure Frames, Guid Pota- WHRAT Choice EXTHA eZ | | | Bc A ERCHANTS’ EXCHANGE.—Offerings 02 5,000 bushels of wheat, with sales as 50 At 152, 3.400at 15036, 100 at 159, 1,000 at 1.48, 400 at 147, 190 at 1 33. —___- +e THE Paris Exposition BILL.—The bil Passed by the House yesterday accepts the invitation of France to take part in the ex- hibition, and requests the governors of the states and territories to invite the people to assist in a proper representation of the pro. ductions and industry and natural resources of the country; autborizes the President to ay point a commissioner general to represeut the United States, and 20 additional commis- sioners, no two to be appointed from the same state, of which three shall be practical artizan experts, skilled representatives ofcommerce and manufactures, four prac- tical agriculturists, nine sctentifc experts and one to report on the exhibition at large. The commissioner is to receive pen for —- and personal —. and 00 each for salary and personal expenses ofthe additional commissioners. The gov - ernors of the states and territories ee pate two honorary commissioners each and the President may appotat 24 hon- omar commissioners, among 7m there shall be at least one resident of each of the territories. The honorary commissioners are to serve without for salary or ex- Rian nie ar'miore public verenin ectea trane: nie! or ublic vi rtation of arti intended for of to and from France, and the several ments of the government that the Centennia: — may pli of are the ex; money. ‘The bill was brought to the Senate to-day and referred to the committee ou appropria- satin-finished | ORDER to-day not more than fifteen Senators Old Fremes Re; Pictares Removed and pebsas, Cerpets made and hades to order. ee Ol PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Crrver 10th atreet. 87 Orders by mail premptly attendes to. uovs-im W ALSH’S RESTAURANT J aN! LADIES’ DINING SALOON, Corner of 10th and F | end utmost pains tak BAD NAILS, BUNIONS, Cumann entific Obiro} and ORNED BEEF, BACK ROLLS AND SBOULDEB PIEOER, bot year yo prenoasce ough == De, DO waste, It and 16 cents per pound, D. W. GARST’S ‘Nos. x nov Set REMOVED. ‘Leaky Boofs made using the RONTLED PAINT and ORMEWE, the bon ooet- ing knowa to preserve tia roofing. HOLTON & McLAIN, 7114 G street northwest. pov3-lm Chandeliers at Cost! Having determined to close out our entire stock of ENGLISH OBYSTAL OHANDELIERS, weofler them = ar cosT. ‘The above sreall of the newest patterns and of recent pIREOT IMPORTATION. well as Keonomy these Ohande- uiors excel al others, M,. W. GALT, BRO. & CO., octso-tr LOVES! GLOVES! GLOVES! ee oo eae FIsK, BK & FLAGG. =, rt al! SECOND-HAND FURNITURE, | cone, eee GE Se bes | pe eae CLOTHING. tt N ATIONAL THEATER. MeCutiough. “THE NOBLEST ROMAN OF THEM Large Invoice emstisd bn the Be Seosleen ct the 9 oe ey bg DY oF LATER NOVELTIES McCULLOUGH |. ss VIRGENIUS Supported by the fall s'rength of the compar. OPENED TO-DAY THU RSDAY—K ing Leer and eaghter. “EVERY INCH. 4 KING” INCH ON OUR READY MADE FLOOR. FRIDAY —Wetsitoagh's Bor McCullough. Levick Mr at: We Dave just pat on sales most superb tine of Mise Carey. geocs, embractig st) lee in hussian. Kilian, Whit Mire. Alten oo “= je and Alaska for beavers kere MATINEE SATOROAT AT a lic@ 4a any Rover tale erasoa. | Our ae On Saturday Ni ADIATOR. nolt ti RIGHTWOOD PARK. The MATCH RACE miles snd ~ eo repent, for 810, between AT. Whit- Sos TP oe aS inged.g NED BUCKLEY and HOC Madvie bi g. JBESEY BOY, » (Thun€ay,) good day and track ‘The F orses will start promptly at 3 o'clock OUR BUSINESS SUIT DEPARTMENT Has lost be n largely restocked wit Suit ly new styten and pattoras. < # TO-MOR LOW from « y shape de rae of teom> tuely te deat that en) from $9 Wo @2 pe OUB DRESS SUIT DETARTMENT 2k Tee how cu ade «ual te Custom clothing and at fally ne third less price Tacie Tom Combination, Presented ine style never before attempted here, consisting f the original and only GLORGIA CABIN SING - ie a tel rh it In their ore Ste dole Dein, IN GENERALITIES WE BAVT EXTRA ATS, COATS AND, V £sTs, AND EVESY GRADE AND STYLE OF PANTALOONS. Sp performed by them | OVER FOUR BUNURKD AND FIFTY TIMES, | Inclacirg 142 conseca ive nigh s in A GENUINE COLOKED acd the world rei 1 5 KING SCENE be kind ever prodac. di by 25.6 and 7Beents No wx a chares for timer, NABLE BROTITERS, IMPE: AIMED: Quecn of Opera Bout, 26— First profe: tine &e * LA M A JOL Pret MEN AND BOYS’ CLOTH RS, RM Corner Berenth D streste. Necessary Articles ttn, wi the AWIJOLAINE = 1s PARFUM BUSS, | FOR GENTLEMEN. ASE. o | LINEN camonte HANDRENOH IES, , 6 " rom $3 p > ee oeerLe COTTON BALF-108R a | From @1 5O per doses up WOOLEN MALY -ROs# m $4to 0 | SUSPENDERS, ies ne j From 2io.to $3 | MERINO SHIRTS AND DRAWERS T Fit anlar Opera ‘st floor ad nd floor adi ily circle he. ' Se Fam GiEN tm O12, for god article, und epwards, ¥ METHOD VERY FISE CANTON FLAN. DRAWERS nach Pres ‘bit . pm Fine. ond pract cally the best, BE: =n = “snlkTs suc DAAW ER: emma L2XCOLN Halt. S Thursby. | Oo. HESS _Dingctow | ™2GHT SHIRTS, beer m America’s Unrivaled Young Songstress, WAMSUTTA SEIBTS.t 1ISS EMMA THURSBY, TWO GRAND CONCERTS, MONDAY snd TUESDAY EVENINGS, November 26 and 27, Assisted by the Distinguished Artists, JOSEPH ® AAS, Tenor: W. T. CARLETON. Baritone; ed and Embroigered B sox CY SHISTS for $1 50. LINEN COLLARS 2 SHIBTS for €8. . rum $% per douen up, LINEN BRVEBSIPLE ( urr SILK HANPRERCHIEFS. Mis ANNA BEER, Contratto = And the grest American Piaulst, Mr.8.G. PRATT, | FINE BLACK NECKWEAR ! The strong st Concert Organization extent, in two eet Kid, Calf, Osstor and Cloth GLOVES @x'racrdé na bri hent and varie srammos Extra Hi y MELINO SHLBTS aad DRAW . 3) cAdmimion 61, Re exirs charge ft rewrved aaats Por ghee jocpeus af Metzerott's Music Store; Thorete acer ; | Soeaeree fore” | HEAVY GLOVES ano arrres JOEN B. GOUGH, naicanuleeniguaes ee et Tee RUBBER COATS, In his new end greatest Lecture, . From $2 50 to $15. THE REFORM MOVEMENTS, PLACK SILK SQUARE ORAVATS IN LINCOLN W3Lt. ACK SILK » STOCKS WEDNESDAY EVENING, NOVEMDER@As, | BLACK SILK AND BATIN STOCK SILK AND WOOLTN MUFFLERS GERMAN KNIT JACKETS At & o'clock This fe the first iecture in the ¥Y M ©. A. conree to which pervons ho'ding sus'aining membership tickes are agmitted fre EVERY ATI THE BEST OF ITs Single Tickets for this Lecture. Fifty Cents SO&kT. AND THE RESULT OF LONG Lererved seats( without extra charge) at Ball EXPERIENCE ANU STUDY ty ketor. 428 st. bovts ~ ONE PRICK ONLY FO2 ALU WARES HEATER COMIQUE, itth Street, —_— BELOW PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. PEICE BEFUNDED FOB GOODS RETURNED, OPEN THE YEAR ROUND. GEO. C. TENNING, PERFORMANCE EVERY NIGHT. | _povit-tr No. 410 Seventh Matinee Loairs and Children EVEEY WED- | NESDAY aud SATURDAY AFTERNOON A Quick Turn Is WaT WE ABE AF FIRST CLAdS IN EVERY RESPECT. Variety, Drama, Berieegue and Comedy bova-ly | = Tic pee a 6 ON EXHIBITION IG 626 AND S4L& S626 WHAT THE PEOPLE ARE AFIER Est. AT (BE or FREE ART GALLERY AXD STORE - ‘No. 626 E Street. " | The Best Clothing for the Least Money, Chotce Off Paintiogs, Bugravings, Ohromos, Ro. Also inrgest stick of Paper Langiars, iadow | axn fein, Bin, Sais ‘TevintheDiarict 2 T** | he People Shall Have What They Want, BF Please remeuer Name and Namber._$y1-1y | AFTER ALL, NOW JS THE TIME TO SELL—Ladiew’. THE PRICES TELL. Gente and Children's cast-off Wearing Apparel, Boota. Shoes. fextracrdivar; | SecFUSth's oid sent No ote Dot ail BUSINESS AND DRESS SUITS. notes Ly mail will be promptiy a'tended i Gabeidge, English Worsted... es ———EEEe ee French Cass.,( Pisin aod Pisid style) Bart Biue &: sco e a - GEORGETOWN ADVERM’TS. ghee Paint Btrtpa ages —eheacasdeed atthe crcl aceon $ as SEASIDE, UsKESIDE, BIVERSIDE Lt | Basket Worst SS BEARY, and ali ibe other cheap Library for | Bursell Dark Plaid Cass. sale, and mailed free on reo-1pt of price aud a2 cent ebirve Biack Dingon! Fo-tegestamp. EB. LUNDY. 144 Bridge st. Unica Wor esi ; QUE MOTTO, EXCELSIOR! COATS AND VESTS. . ne 7, | Heavy Frenen Pita Worstea ; RYEING: on werwe. ] ley» Eu Tey heey aoe D.B. Proc’ DYEIN ri SING. H inecrle brsiish tripe do. DYEING, ‘ Rational Rates = ~ LADIES AND GENTLEMEN'S GARMENTS. | [ulan's Fancy Hachette W. H. WHEATLEY, 49 Jefferson street, Georgetown, D. C., Established, 2631, and never excelled efi rear sacs, to which the pe ple of the District avd th: usends of otaers of the Etates and Territories wil! testify. Co de povs-tr we poe pe ge tiberia Be y Kibbed F EVAN LYONS & ¢ in ported Wet -f” bug, Manufactarers aud Desiers in mend b " CORN MEsL. Beyal Erwtne Chinch f ‘and BYE FLOUR, WHER ali kicdeot MULL OFFAL, - 5G Water street, Gaorgetown, DO. octt3 ioi* EAS! . sd REW CROP OOLONG ENTS rus LB. PSicaeens curve, oar LN 'S > oe c au Warranted equal to 009,00 Oe Ty Es a Cor OVEROUATS, tom ea G10. “* ULSTER ™DRALERS IN FINE TEAS and Cov FREES. A grat many articles too Lomeroas t saad Bridge st., Georgetown, D. a proportionate prices &F Call and Convince Yourself. FALL STYLES BOW READY. Assortment large and complete. Gentlemen’s SILK HATS $350, 84, 85 id 26. Hvinrrs gz, 910.92, 9230 930. W. F. SEYMOUR, eepll-8m 139 Bridge Strect, PROFESSIONAL. OCTOR C. H. BOWEN jas hemoved his Office to 1322 F 2 ome a to Ne, m., 3% to 6 yin -4 8 A. STRAUS, POPULAR CLOTHIER, 1011 Pennsyleavia avenuc, novi tr Hear lth street. FAMILY SUPPLIES. ([SANESGIVING MINCE MEAT. CAPE COD CRANUERRIES. RICAN, IRISH AND SOOTCH OATISAL. D street. sed ' WAPLES WALNUTS, Wiratne tthe ihe Websortaw Bula. | warranted | Patee, tug, B05 D street, oom No. 2. with Movers Paine ~ { PRINCESS ALMONDS, oe. —= Rassias, CHTHOR CURRANTS. c.* DUTTO a '7 ew ‘Srriving dally. Roors TOR eetiing, 2. 0 W. BEED'S SONS, 291) — 00.29 by’ for, Ihet and jew Fork ave. Diba ce F street n.w. B. 3. B30 5 ond Phoctcion, &h and Ofce—G14 G street ort! om, Seon Se on pS ae