Evening Star Newspaper, November 13, 1878, Page 4

THE EVENING STAR. WEDNESDAY... November 13, 1878. ‘The Weather. INDICATIONS TO-DAY. Orrick OF Cuter SIGNAL OFFICER, WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 1878, middie Atlantic states, partly cloudy nerth portions. occasional Han? warm southeast veering to colder north- For the RANGE OF THE THERMOMETER. The following {s the readings of the thermom- ter at the Signal Oftice during the day: 7 a.m., oy 7:35 a. mM. 29; 12 59°; 1:30 p. Ih, minimum, 37 LOCAL NEWS. Amusements, &c., To-night. National Theater—Robert Heller, the magi- Clap, musician, and wit. Theater Comiqu staf of Diamonds; or, "True to the Core.” and varieties. Condensed Locals. Messrs. S.S. Heakle and J. Carter Marbury, assignees of s. OMe dividend on at least 40 rhaps 5) 5 will be ligted at 5:20 p.m. and 7 m. identally fell through a p on 6th street yes- depot, and broke g “ritz procured a conveyance i him removed to his home, on N, be- tween 12th and 13th streets n.w., where his broken limb was set. Mrs. McK , who keeps a store corner of treets, reports that about seven . two colored thieves entered r store, knoeked her down, and stole about $3 one box of cigars and about a pound nd made their eseape. jock yesterday afternoon a man named Irvin Howard was knocked down by a carriage driven by a man named Green, on Pennsylvania avenue, between 6th and 7th streets n.w., and badly cut about the head. District vernment Affairs. Major Morgan is making arrangements for the increase of the mounted men to tifty—an addi- tion of fourteen. This service has, he states. been found to Work most satisfaetory as greater amount of e on the lengthy beats of the various precinets, [PRAWHACK CERTIFICATES. The District Commis whieh t . Preasnr nson lene ted list of rede hands of other y ACCIDENTALLY ldren of Dr. ¢ THE STREETS AND SEWERS. Report of Lieut. Hoxie, District En- gimeer. the low areas of Tiber basin south of the avenue than they can enjoy in time of freshets from the tise of theriver. Above the avenue the flood ‘surface of the water in this sewer ts to be kept, surf und, THE STREET PAVEMENT PROBLEM—PRIcES powx— | SUCIENI feet below the surface of the gro THE SEWERAGE SYSTEM—ITS DEFECTS—TH REMEDY—OUR WATER SUPPLY—THE RIVER FRONT—SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR IMPROVE- MENTS. The report of Lieutenant Hoxie, Engineer of the District of Columbia, for the eight months ended June 30th, 175, has been presented to the Commissioners of the District. The report says that very little new work has been undertaken, the cost of the substitution of stone biocks and asphaltum for the worn-out wood pavements, constituting the great bulk of the expenditure. This.has been effected at a notable reduction in the price, and considerable improvement in the quality of the work. He refers to the spec! cations having been rigidly enforced, and says: “Some danger appeared to threaten them in the outset from the claims of patentees and the owners of patent rights, but these have been successively defied, and the days of patent pavements and paving ring; are numbered, if the experience of the District of Columbia be repeated elsewhere.” ‘The class of asphaltum pavements, which has been held by monopolists At $3.28 to $4.75 per yard, Is now laid at $1.75 in the very best manner and of the very best material, with a fair margin of profit to the con- tractor, A further economy may be effected and facility and certainty of proper maintenance by repairs, if the work is taken in hand by the District government and withheld from con- tract. ASSESSMENTS FOR SPECIAL IMPROVEMENTS. He quotes the law for the revision and correc- tion of assessments approved June 19th last, and says: “A liberal construction of this law has extended its benefits to all special assess- Tents whether made by the board of public Works or the Commissioners of the District of Columbia, and including the assessments for work cempieted by the board of public works under contracts made by their predecessors the corporation government. At present the only class thus favored are the holders of lien certiti- cates upon property which has not paid the tax, and the owners of this property who have the right to redeem the lien certiticates by the payment of the tax less the drawbacks with in- terest. The revision of the assessments has been made to inelude all classes. and the ad tional drawback certificates can be issued when- ever authorized.” DAY'S WORK VS. CONTRACT SYSTEM. He recites his recommendation of last y that all work be done by the District by work instead of by contr: and refers to the appointment of an expert who has been largely instrumental in breaking the power of the eon binations of contractors. SEWERAGE AND DRAINA\ fe recites the resolution of t ferred to the District Commissioners in Auzus' last. authorizing -ecmnmiittee of the D: committee to set during the Con: and consider and examine the the improvement of the sewerage. 1 er lefect In the present s; ston is the failur nto deep water of the P river. extension of the main sev through the mi: Ss bordering the riv a and the reclamation of the latter are require: ‘These marshes now retain enouzh of the sewaze sing through them to create a nuisance. Which contributes to the poisonous iniluence of their natural exhalations. The remedy is found in mate re- the sewa: THE PLAN OF THE HARBOR COMMISSION h has had the attention of Congress, no sutticlent appropriation to carry it” out. F (SIN OF Seven J 3 I directly opposite the boy. whe Was seated on @ bench, and as he reached ayound for som was using, the un- in his clothing and ex- fit the ball into the almost mirac nd cuttin: irl. stomach, By mi parts lod . Dr. Garnet was called, and he sus. opinion of the father. Dr. Stone, as course of the ball. ‘The little girl Ue3 in I condition trom the shock to her sys . itis hoped her life ts not in danger. Let this be another warning to parents to ab forbid the presence of firearms, where no ainst the back just missing € children. Boys.—The publication in THe Svak yesterday of the statement of two litule boys that they had been deserted by their parents at Cone river. Va., coming to the attea Uon of the tather of the boys, he went In search. of them at police heady te the officers tat there was any abandonment but stated that th y from their grand father at Cone r new nothing Of it until the publication appes The boys had then made th returned to Capt ing at the wharf, board asleep in the they protested again: that he I at yon toge with b eive proper care, as tly ly A Row ts tHe LopGs.—This morning Judze nell, in the Pol irt, had before hint Henry out ult on Mary fied positively to th that he was the supe a ster of the order came 34 when Sister Davis brougit c i rainst him, and the tempted, on those f. ch of the chair; then S avis’ hush: him, and he (Young) threw his b Inay have struck her. but did not dos fst. Other witnesses testitied that elbo' false rand master at- to put him out Tex- ‘as imposed. oF THE Lasor the rooms, 94 Emery int Emery secretary. Twenty-six were added to the society at the g on te 4th of November. The report of Mrs. Hitz, the su intendent, forthe month of Getober, ‘shows that fifty-one persons had been employed on half time on work furaished by the exchange. Kegrets were expressed at ack of funds at the commazd of the ex- e, and that but few additions have been w ‘THE BOARD OF Ma EXCHANGE met last nig Pennsylvania avenue, meetin made to its pecuniary resources. Number of a uring the month: Males—white, colored, 17; 25; col iy |, 23. The resignation irmanship of the exec- rived and accepted. 1 Employed: males—white, 11; col of Mr. Hitz from the litive committee was Mv lored, fe- Te tl meetin; aL Ri F i last night u ft ir, and Alex ste De e Robert Ball, of bson, of Acachi LARGEMENT OF THE CAPITOL GROUNDS. ay. inthe District Court, Judge Hum- phreys, in the case of the United States againsi certain lots near ist street and Pennsyivania and Maryland avenues, Thursday, at 11 o'clock, was the time set for the payment of the money inte court. Judge Humphreys announced that he had determined to tax the costs of the com- mission which made the valuation of tunis prop- erty at $200 for each of the tive, and made z order to that effect. The commisston was con re ot Me: W. B. Webb, W. H. Clagett. Ss. . G, Mor B. H. Warne nd E. E. White ————_ MARRIAGE LIcENsES have been Issued to Jesse Cook and £. Matilda Bury; J. William Werner and Berdle C. Norbeck; William M. Shackelford, of Caroline county, Va., and Margaret Carver. of King George county, Va.; Columbus J. Bonne- Ville and Carrie F. Birch; John S. Price and Rachel A. Ensor, both of Baltimore county, Md; Eugene B. Clark and Harriet M. Hamlet; N. Dewey and Fido 8. Dove; Wm. Talia- taro and Mary Coleman; Alfred C. Toison and Catherine J. O'Hare. —a——_—_ ‘THE PEOPLE of the Crescent City are rapidly reviving under the clear skies and frosty days. As the evidence of the growing prosperity, it fs stated that the sales of Uckets in the extra- ordinary grand d=iwing, which takes place on ‘Tuesday, December 10th, under the manage- ment and care of Generals Beauregard, of Lou- and Jubal Early, of Virginia, are greatly Increased. —_——___ . A FRACAs took place at the corner of 10th and E street this morning. between Col. L. H Fitzhugh, former door-kee»er of the House of Representatives, and a Ca stain Brown, former- ly of the navy. Aftera numberof blows had passed some bystanders s'eppea in and hostlll- Uas ceased for awhile, Dut ina few minutes each went at the other witha cane, and after passing afew blows they were vad time separat Str? FOR DaMAaGEs.—To-day, Messrs, Bradley and Duvall entered a suit for Join H. Wallace agt Wm. and Margaret Kennedy, for damiges to his stock of ries in house 523 R street n_w., which he c! was caused by defendants aig) away the earth so near the west watl ot the’ as to cause the walls to fall out dainay ing his stock, &c. He claims ‘TRE best wearing and colored silks in this city. Shade that is made, trom 65c. to $1.50. Black ‘Siiks from 75c. to $3.00. Our $1.00 and $1.25 black cial se silks are bargains. (Carter's, 711 Market Space.) cashmeres, pure wool, 50c. to $1. Colored pure wool, from 50. to $1. Ladies fine wool vests, silk finished, 50¢.—{ Adot, has now arranged on his anciver wae ere we es a tive Of miscellaneous books, the sa'e of which commences Monday evening next, t cheapest black and | Colored silks, every ‘This pli templates the reck dental to the estab permanent: w Georgetown and a single deep water channel. If a temporary bulkhead a short distance inside the line of the new water front were constructed from Easby’s Point down stream to a point where an open canal prolonging the B-street intercepting sewer uld meet it, the latter would enabie the di arge of this sewer into deep water, and with the temporary bulkhead would enclose a aye area of marshes, which could then be drained and filled. At the same Uume the contraction of the waterway of the river at this place would induce a scour over the bar of the Georgetown channel where per- petual dredging is now required. The execution of the plan of the harbor commission rests with the general government, through the engineer department of the army, but the Interests of the District of Columbia are mainly affected by the failure of Congress to make the necessary appro- priations, and there is no other remedy for the principal defect of our present system of sew- erage. This plan, when perfected, will enabie the discharge of all sewers into deep, running r on the Potomac front, and upon the Ana- a as far up as the Navy bridge. Above » drainage area will need to be sim!- provided for at some future time by the stion of the flats; bub at present the emptying there discharge mainly pyre rom running streams in the county, and s will continue for some time to come. DEFECT OF THE PRESENT SEWER That defect of the present sewer which has provoked most complaint, is the wa of capacity to discharge the rainfalls of the vio- lent storms which are of common occ the District of Columbia. The reme: construction of auxiliary sewers, and the use certain temporary expedients for keeping Storm water out of the present sewers until latter can be constructed. The present sewers Will not carry off the storm water. The sur Of the streets, smoothly paved as most of a this a lar lark; em, nt 1e: e intercepting sewer, to flow under the Same conditions, is computed to carry off the remainder of the flood water of Tiber to the Eastern branch. All cellars or basements below the line of flow in the sewer must have flood valves to arrest the back flow of the water. The | greater part of the low grounds from which Complaints now come of flooding will require these valves under the new system here pro- | posed, and these should be put fn at once. With these valves in position and the overtlow for | Ue sewer, the construction of the large inter- | cepting sewer to the Eastern branch may { postponed, although it ts, of course, advisable | to construct it as soon as possible. As an out- line of the plan of relief for the lateral sewers and the low grounds, he quotes from his annual report of 1576. B STREET MAIN SEWER. To give the status of the B street main sewer, together with some of the causes which im- paired its usefujness, and Suggest the remedy, the engineer quotes from his annual report | engineer of the District for 1875. The qu | Sives a recital of the condition of this se and that it was then a source of complaint from flooded property. “With a necessarily flat grade, and with the highest point of the sole of the sewer two feet beiow mean high tide, it has not sufficient reservoir capacity to accommt date the storm water of S00 acres, nor fall enough to carry it off. Relief may be afforded by the construction of an auxiliary interceptiny sewer upon the line of New York avenue, which will take nearly | alf this area, Afterwards, if found necessary, the drainage of the area lying south of B street may be intercepted by a par- allelsewer. ‘This need be only of slight depth, as it will not be required to drain any cellars or basements. When this is all done the property now suffering principaily from flooding will stilt find no permanent relief, except In the use of flocd-valves, and these can be introduced at once, with the same effect. * * * I assume. asin the case of the Tiber drainage, that the sewers of this drainage area may be required t carry off, running full bore, two inches per hy of rainfall. The capacity of discharge of ihe existing sewer is then computed, assuming ¢ head of eight feet above mean higi tide at 7t! street, near Pennsylvania avenue. as in the case of Tiber, the reason being that this is the heigat of the last freshet, and protection below this level, except by flood-valve, could only be gi at a cost which no p Justify. then provided for by a paral B street, computed to discha drainage, and the line of the intercepting sewer on the north 1s fixed by deiains the of the area adj ft ent_consideration conia reet is s on the entire The total area south of umed condition: s cepting sewer is then computed upon conditions ain intercepting s ‘Tiber, viz: T wine to be | below thie surface of the ground to be liseha intl tore ¢ er supply ANY Se are needed in this case. Di nly the inter- cepting sewer on the north were to be con- structed, the drainage on the south being car- ried by the existing sewer, the line of the intercepting sewer on the north would be brought down too near the low grounds and too ‘ade and depth obtained for it. ‘To recti- fy this line stl turt I propose to provide for the overtiow sewer into the allel sewer to. be constructed south of it, so ing the cor- ection of the intercepting sewer to her northward with better grade sed depth. AS in the case of t grounds will re valves wherever s stim It is to be remembered that water of itsown accord rin up hill, and a cellar below tide or freshet is at the wrong e: Of its drain pipe, the other end being the uppe surface of the external water. For tempor relief, there is nothing to be done exce; diminish the size of the inlets to the and throw the storm water upon the street will descend to B street, whic the area, flood itor a distance of about My feet, as it is Hooded by the river in time ot freshets, and so tind {ts way to the river. If ai the same time these flood valves be pat in which will be required under the perfect system It s the valley of werage, the great majority of the present uses of complaint will be attended to, SEWER VENTILATION. A third source of comolaint of the existin: system is the absence of proper ventilation For this there is ample provision in ee struction Of the sewers, and a V¢ only is required t fi L report for 1876 for plan: present condition of the sewers in this. and respect Sliggests the planof venttlition then pro * “The use of absgrbents and dis- ctants for disposing of the gasses will do Ss for a ‘ial and limited application. of a trap forlocal suppression, the attempt to capture in this w: generated in 130 miles of sewers has n {unoxtous, and the difference of temperature be: tween the sand the external air, tozet with the 1 ‘diffusive power” of the which are of slight density, afford un of introduce “air into’ ‘the sew withdrawing the diluted gasses.’ On this subject he also quotes from ug,” by J. Bailey Denton, pudiisied in 1877, which is almost thé tdentical' system ad- are, affords an ample water wa: If the is allowed to enter the sewers they be gorged and the back flow through the house connections inundates the cellars and base ments of houses. If turned upon thestreets the most serious inconvenience will be the condi. ton of the streets during the storm, for any permanent injury from this may readily be po and at small expense. This, ai east, is the case in the higher parts of the city ben the declivity of the streets is such as to throw off the water rapidly. In the lower areas when the grade {s flat and only a few feet above tide, Is part submerged by freshets in the river, the accumulation of water 1s greater, and special treatment is required. There are also small basins without surface outlets. Unquestionably, the ideal system of sew- ere for Washington and Georgetown is that in which all of the sewers carrying eaci both sewage and storm water, shall discharge into deeprunning water, and shall have suci capacity as to carry Off the rainfall of the most violent storms without ee the surface of the water flowing in them so high as to cause a back flow in the house connections. This re- quires that the flowing water shall be sunk about eight feet below the surface of the ground—a condition which, of course, is out of the question when the ground Is little more than eight feet above mean high tide, as it is along Uke whole line of the B street intercept ing sewer. So that the ideal system mus' btined to the bigh ‘annot apply to the seven at the ordinary stage of water in the river. When it is considered that the last freshet covered ground elght feet above tide, the tinposstbility is still more evident, as Well as the necessity for special treatment of these localities, which can hot have thetonvenlences nor the immunitie of the high grounds. I cannot see that anything would be gained by separating the system of carriage of the sewage and the storm water, and propose gen- erally that all new lateral sewers Shalt be con- structed of the requisite capacity to fulfill the conditions required; that the auxiliary main sewers to be constructed be designed so as to achieve the same result by supplementing the present sewers; and that the inlets for storm water be regulated accordingly. THE MAIN TIGER SEWER. ‘There are two principal drainage areas to be considered at present—that of the B-street voeaied in the Engineer's report of 1876, and pro- ceeds: “Iam aware that opposing views live been recently advocated, and the theory of sewers and entire absorption of the gasses running water has been advocated; but, in tie light of all past experience, I am inclined to trust to the combined action of this little stream of running water from the dally water supply supplemented at long intervals by the cleansing and scouring effect of storms, and to the super- incumbent 80 miles of atinosphere from which We draw at pleasure to dilute these gasses, oxi- dive and render them innoxious. The buliding regulations of the District now contain the ne- cessary provisions for the ventilation of dwell- ings, Dut the requirements may be perfected by a code of rules for the guidance of plumbers and builders.” THE FOLLOWING ESTIMATES: are submitted: Approximate estimate of cost for an intercepting sewer along B street, to take the water from the south, and from the over- charged portions of the present sewer, $59,7¢ Approximate estimate of cost for an tntercept- ing sewer along New York avenue, 15th street and through the White lot to 17th and B stre+ts THE WATER DEPARTMENT, No estimates are pieces in this repori fo: the expenditure which cannot besionz post poned, required for increasing the water su) AS a meals of temporary relief an add Be service district has been created, plied from the 36-inch maia by pumping. this project I made a report to the Commission ers, May 27, 18 (Here follows the report, re commending the stand pipe which 1s now bein constructed on Meridian Hill for supplying th high portious of the city.) Following, he state that when the permanent system of increase 0: supply shall have been perfected, this higi vice can be transferred to the high groun above Boundary street. It is question wb: whether any further expenditure in this dire tion, the use of steam power to replace the los of head due to friction of pipes and the strait upon them is advisable, when a gravity su ypiy can be so readily obtained sufficient for ail pu, poses. The cost of bolstering an insuficea supply had better be applied to a permanent in- crease. The probiem is bringing this supply fiom the Gistributing reservoir and storing iv upon the high ground near the city. WORK TO BE DONE. The work in hand will employ a considerable {cree of clerks and assistants during the comiay sewer and that of the main Tiber sewer. The | Winter. The revision of the special assessment, latter is the larger area and the sewer requires immediate attention.” He quotes in relatioa to this sewer the recommendation in the report of 1875, and states that the apprehension expressed in that and subsequent reports has been justi- fied. Referring to the great storm of August 9, 1si8, and the it rainfall, he states that an examination of the sewer after this storm showed that the arch had been lifted bodily, breaking at the crown, and with marked uni- formity at the haunches, on each side, about six feet from the spri line fora distance of about 400 feet, and in fal again into position Gates ee eee nn broken in midw: ween. crown and the trackure at the haunch. This rt of the sewer covered by the brick beams ctured in part on the haunches of the arch and abutting Inst each other at the crown. The pieces had settled more or less out of position, sO that the abu surfaces were in some places nine inches less than the thick- ness of the arch, the fractured end pro} this distance Into the sewer. The water escap- ing through the broken arch and the man-holes above flowed along 3d street and Missouri ave- nue towards 6th and B streets, where it joined the storm water from the B-street area and Nooded that street over the line of the B-street sewer. ‘The broken arch has Deen removed from | MAXing, | Inetudin the Tiber sewer and shouid be replaced at once | au overtiow being constructed at the same time as a temporary reilef to the sewer, | “The storms of the District appear to be Wi ved wit! cipitation and duration. prebably will be, mainly and water ais, and ft stone bi | exceptionally violent, both in the rate of pre- | i j the completion of existing contracts. the prepa- ration of detailed estimates and plans for sewers and water ee gracent work of are pi rably. the office work the District has sustained a Serious loss in the death of Mr. B. Ay, com- puting e ', & gentleman of attain- ments He had been 80 long ith poreruinent that his knowledge of affairs was hardly less valuable than his talent and skill as an engineer. In conclusion the Enginee! re mMdations of his recomme! ions of water which | relation to the necessity for an increase of com- Re of the Surveyor, now confined by law fees alone for his services. STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES. 814.74; lo., under orders, $4,798.95; engineer depart- ment, $29,668. de] ent, $62,624.22; MN, $00,816.18; do., Georgetown, 11,812.88; Current work of repair, W: rn, 31,62; do., Georgetown and county, $14,564.42 truction material for permit wor! includii other items, ber Ist the expel were $113,947.43, inclu &c., under contract, $1 06; engineer part Mert, $12,986.41; water Seperemens, $19,066 78; do., Georgeto are mn, do., 107.89, Tot i vam | Henaltures, $489,468.10,” me ne pi phe for balance rear ensuing gl ively: Work of improvement gad eapas, $500,824.08; rey ‘wood pave- ge ge ine contingent expenses,$6,000, Hio,u0os ‘water asparement, no estimate pecal Keen raat Bho eaten wor 3 pk Wi and the county, $12,000, construction ene areas eee tary main'sewérs and repair of Tiber arch and overflow, $430,316.90, Total for year, $850,368.93; total for ensuing year, 737.22," The Charge Against Calvin Witmer. CURIOUS AFFIDAVIT OF A CONSTABLE. * Yesterday Judge Humphreys heard a motion to quash the writ cf certiorari in the case of the District of Columbia agt. Calvin Witmer, pend- ing before Justice Helmick, and continued the hearing. It is claimed by one Ida Hamilton that the defendant seduced her, and is the father of her legitimate child, and she some Ume since entered a suit against him for bas- tardy ard to compel him to support the child, and about the same time the girl T en- tered sult for damages for the loss of services of her daughter, &., laid at $5,000, Messrs. W. J. Fisher and J.’P. fordan appeared for the plain Uff and Messrs. Hine and O'Neal for the defend- ant. Among other i filed in the case fs an. affidavit of Thos. J. Bicksler, late a constable, to the effect that on the 13th of Feb y the warrant was placed in his hands f rvice, Said warrant being executed by one F. A. Bue- ter; that he calied on Mr, Witmer, and advised him (W.) that if guilty he had better settle some Way and get rid of the girl. Defendant said he had made better arrangements, and that he intended to have judgment rendered in his fa- vor to avoid the disgrace; that he was able willing to pay to have it done, and he would Ue with the girl afterwards; that he had Nready spoken with the justice, and had given him $20 on account and requested him to see J.C. Cox, who represented ida Hamilton, and tell hitn what he wanted done; that he would pay Cox a fee, and settle with ‘and do right. by the girl; that he gave afflant $15 to give thi justice, and he handed Beuter $10 and kept $. He further swears that he called on Mr. J. C. Cox, as requested by Witmer, and accompanied him to Mr. Witmer’s place of business, and it was there agreed that the trial should be late at night, and that no matter what the evidence should be the attorney for the girl should sub- mit an opinion that the evidence was not suf- ficient to justify the justice in giving judgment for eee if, and he would submit to judgment for defendant, which it was considered would leave Mr. Witmer’s name and reputation un- Stained by the proceedings, He (W.) then paid J. C. Cox $10 and agreed to pay lim a turtner sum of $15, when the case was decided as agreed on, which it was. The day after the trial, Witmer left a check for $49 or $45 at Jus- tice “Beuter’s office, payable to the order of Beuter, after banking hours, and witness weat with B. to Mr. W.’s store and got the money from him. Out of this money Beuter handed afliant $20 to settle with Cox, and le paid Cox $10 taking his receipt at B.S suggestion, that the possession of this receipt would be a means of preventing Cox talking Of the settlement at any future period, etc. This is some further curious ‘develop clained by Witmer's friends that the wi prosecution Is a con: y to extort money REAL EsTaTE Sa roung & Middle. ‘on have sold at " Messrs square foot the depth of lot story s. improved by rame dwelling on 10th, between T and K ‘ir. M. Kauffman for On the same nh of lot 2s, sq. fi e south 34 fect by the 977, on 14th, between M and Ns Goldberg RY for Mr. R. Ross Perry, trustee, pa and 203 in Beatty and ins’ addition Georgetown, improved by a_two-story brick dwelling on the West side of High st... near cor- ner of 5th, to Dr. L. W. Ritchie for $1. ber 30th, for M James F. K - 596, tinproves ng, On the ne, trust f lot Kw two-story brick dwellings, St. D.w., Lo Mrs. Alice L. Nairn for $1,200 each, November 11th, for Mr. BH. Warner, trustee, by decree of court, lot Sq, 202, fronting 20 ton W a depth of 9) feet, to Mr. Geo, ell, trustee, for Ize. per foot, and lot 11, same size, to same party, for TRE District JupIctaRy.—The question as to who shall succeed Judge A. B. Olin on the bench of the Supreme Court of the District is still agitated, although it is by no means settled whether a vacangy will oceur. Some months since, when Judge Oiin’s health was rather feeble, he seriously contemplated leaving the bench, feeling that with the immense amount of pending business which has been on the in- crease for years, that it would be well for some more active member of the bar to succeed him. We may cay, lowever, that at no Ume has Judge Olin contemplated making a vacaney by resig- nation, as it has been always his desire that when death should cail him that he would be found in the harness, however. under t act creating the court he can retire aft ing served fifteen consequtive years, health should not improve beyond the e ons of himself and friends, he will consent to be retired. in the meantime, enbeaune his retirement, the Claims of Mr. Joseph H. Bradley have been already presented io the Presi r. A. B. Hazner. of Annapolis, va number of prominent M ns; Judge C, P, Jame: pressed for the position, 2 Clalins to have the Presid appointment. ny mentioned in connection with the place, Mr. B. J. Darneille, of Georgetown, and th some talk of presenting the name of Mr. W.D. Davidge, but it is doubtrul if he will consent to be an applicant necta- viand repuy- of Ohio, is being d itis said that he THE GERMAN NATIONA ment of Mr. 8. L. 5 Ci man-American Savings Bank, submitted to the board of directors last Saturday afternoon, has been placed in the hands of Messrs. Samuei Cross and W. G. Metzerott, who have consented to become a committee to examine it, and they vill commence their work this evening. They will complete their examination as soon as possi- ble, and the statement will then be published itis rumored that Christian Ruppert, the well- known 7th street merchant, one of the directors ot the German National Bank, in consequence of depression of spirits, caused by the suspen- sion of the bank, yesterds orning attempted suicide in the upper part of his store, but he was cut down by one of the attendants. His ol deny the rumor as without any founda- tion, WATERPROOF CLOTHS—navy biue, grey, seal brown and black. Canton flannels, 64 cts. All ool black cashmeres, yard wide, from 5) cts. Silk faced mohairs, 25 cts. New fal siees Bods, "I ya ize., 20c., 2e. Colored cashmere: wide, 50¢. Boys’ Cassimeres, 37, 50, 62, 75, $7 $1.00, Cloaks, new styles, $5.00 up. ny $1.50up. Blankets, $2.00, $2.50, $3.00, $4.90 pel o pair. Bed comforts, so $1.00, $1.25, Beaver cloth for cloaks. Bedticking from 10, 12. 15, 20, . Red flannels, all wool, 2c. up. ¥ s, 686 Pa. ave., south side.—[ Adve, DRESS Goops—DREss Goops.—One hundred (100) new pieces of beautiful dress goods jus! arrived, which we are selling only at 25c.; ¢ ored cashmeres, pure wool, 50e.; Tinest quality ress goods, double width, pure silk and wor 51.00, $1.25, $1.50, $1.75, $2.00, $2.50. Cloak cloaks. Cloaks trimmed with silk; cioaks trimmed with velvet. Cloaks from $5 to $30 Black silk trimming velvets; colored silk trim ming veivets. Silks can be made in the latest styles at Madame Hinckley’s, over my store Carter's, 711 Market Space —[A dot. Surr ON A Lire INSURANCE PoLicy—Mr W.J. Miller has for A. H. Herr and G. W. Cissell, e) ecutors of the late Josiah W. Deener, entered suit against the Charter Oak Life Insurance Company, of Hartford, Conn., for amount of policy ($3,000) on the life of Mr. Deener, who de- ceased on the 22d of March last. CorraGE CARPETS, 15, 18, 25 cts. Ingrain car- g new patterns; 8ic., 56c., 60c. ‘Two-ply in- Praha, new patterns, ‘se,"" Floor ollcleth, all widths. Blankets from $2.00 per pair. ‘Bed contforts from 75 cts, Nottingham lace from hin At Towson’s, 636 Pa. ave., south side.— et. LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE. A Case of Brother-in-law. Mr, Editor: The statement published in one of our mornii rs ago that Mr Benjamin U, Keyser, the “fgnueman appointed examiner of the suspen German Nationa: are brothers-in-law, su the editor of the Post, and one he ao writers in care paper, see sd anything to the contrary. Susceptibi of proof that. ‘Mr. Keyser was appointed banx ex- aminer solely because he was Mr. Knox’s broth er-in-law. AS to Mr. Keyser’s responsibility I have not a word to say, but a less competeat anda more unsuitable person to perform the duties pertaining to his position it would be a difficult matter for Mr. Knox to find among the men of W: = ine = = en the large number of poor people who have pla: their funds in this bank and who are spending days and nights of the most intense anxiety be- cause of Its ‘suspension, I do think Mr. Keyser ought to rel Ved his position and let some first class man be appoioted in his lace. This would be somuch more sat cory to the creditors of the bank. You know, Mr. having a number Editor, there is everything in One business man to settle the affairs of a sus. ‘BUSINESS, pended bank. November 12. 1878. Fiore His Bopy To 4 reer of Benji ho sel bis body to.a sir-King, Pag er amount.—[Savannah News, 5 has decided to occupy the whole of the Samoan archipelago, i | | THE COURTS. District Corrt—Judoe Humphreys. Yesterday, in re Cea City Fire Insurance Co.; order that costs @ creditors: paid into marshal’s office. Harvey; petition of wife pf bankrupt for ceeds Of sale of ee furniture and pa res overruled; s filed. Carl Schurz vs. lots in squares 575 an: allowance made to commission. CRIMINAL CorRT—Judge Walie. Yesterday. Timothy Reagai and John O'Shea; nollie pros. ‘0 Toomey. preliminary meeting of In re pro- 157 John Toomey + and the others convicted of an assault on Joseph Anderson, and sentenced to six months in_ jail. Wm. Thomas, cha: Vent to kill Peyton R. Harvey; on trial. with an assault with in To-day, Wit. Thomas, charged with assault with intent to kill, was found not cuuicy. WT. Wood, assault with intent £0 kill; motion to quash overruled. Owen Taylor, assault resisting officer; on trial. ITY CouRT—Jrdve MacArthur. and Equ m Yesterday, Hamilton vs, Alcorn; demurrer dis- allowed, with leave to answer. Johnson et al. vs. Bower et al.; bond of J *. Bradley, trustee, approved. Webster vs. Webster; testimony or- dered taken by A. C. Bradley. vs. Adler et_al.; complainants” Thornton et al. goods not to be interfered with by defendant Adier until fur- ther order; complainants to give bonds in B00, ‘Truesdell vs, Thompson; sale confirmed provis- fonally. PROBATE COURT—Juile Olin. Yesterday, Chas. Mades ‘was appointed uardian to his infant children—vond $2,400. ‘he executed copy of the will of the late very 3 ied, and letters issued to execntors— n- . Watkins, of Montgomery county. was ‘bond $2,500, Letters of administration were granted to the widow of Patrick Dee—bor nd $400, J.J. Bogue, guardis GEORGETOWN. DEATH OF A YOUNG MAN. In re ; decree authorizing loan. ir. Chas. Kaiser, a well and favorably known young man of this place, died at his home, on Con; an early hour this morning, 21, after a iliness of consumption. Mr. Kaiser has ca: oa a Jocksmith business here since his fat leath. A soon Dr a young lady, her home at McCoy's a relative, on Thursday about 100 miles up the can while walking along the tow and was drowned. Her body was recov yesterday by Captain Linds man, CaTTLE MARKET. vers’ Rest y of cattle offer trom $2.50 ‘Offerings and were as follov e, nd ca 0 per head. "Market dull. ved, boat J. M. Thomas, 60 barrels of tlour — Offerings on ‘ch: ED IN His STE and looked lovi rson Market, Pi was the complain and he the pri caused hisarres he made her fealou: press the charge. Tested for?” but she did not wis! Vhat did the Justice as ed. “ Well u lease punish me insteai Phi lith, DELAY WOULD SrorL TH brigh! tle boy, who had been engaged in combat boy, was reproved by his aunt, told bim he ought always to wait until other boy Bae upon” him, |“ Well,” plained the other any fight §@-In London they detectiv Se~The Franklin (Ky.) Patriot has seen a Is Wheat, sold at 101%; to i# md cried out, impulsively and le Were ‘permitted to leave the SS street, at lon: Tie her's missed her footin; ath of the canal vered y, & canal boat- alves with to J. a AD.— ney r*olice nant, She admitted that she for disorderly conduct because h to you have him ar- it lit- with who th little hero, “but if I wait for the boy to begin, I'm “fraid there won't be peak of “a plain-clothes man “whose face was suffused with the soft blush of a red 1 mnne] undershirt after its seventeenth Rorae BAKING POWDER. ooy Y A L AKING 8 S od oat 2 Bowe RROO ¥ AAAA L BAKING BB OO Ya A LLLL POWDER ABSOLUTELY PURE. CONSUMERS should bear in mind that the in- comparable “Royal” is now the only Baking Powder in the market made from Pure Grape Cream imported exclusively for this powder direct from the Pineerowing district of Franca. Approved ¥. of Health, and by snch eminent ch as Dr. MOTT, New York; Prof. GENTH, Philadelphia, NEVER CAKES, ry ry N. Dr. HAYES, Boston; NEVER GETS LUMPY, WILL KEEP IN ANY CLIMATE, octldeo-tr BOLD ONLY IN CANS. GOLD MEDAL AND THE DECORATION OF THE LEGION OF HONOR WERE AWARDED TO US AT THE PARIS EX- HIBITI TOGETHER WITH FIVE DIPLO- MAS OF MERIT TO OUR DEPARTMENT FOREMEN, FOR OUR EXHIBIT OF THIRT! CARRIAGES, LANDAU, T CART, TWO-WHEELER, ROAD PARIS AND LONDON—THE HIGHEST MOST EMPHATIC AWARD EVER GIVEN AN CATES OF MANY OF THESE VEHICLES CUSHIONED AXLES, AS WERE THOSE IN EXHIBITION. BREWSTER & CO., (of Broome Si ‘EEN INCLUDING A PARK DRAG, BROUGHAMS, VICTORIAS, PH. WA AND FOR EXHIBITION OF CARRIAGES. DUPLI_ ARE W IN STOCK, ALL FITTED WITH RUBBER. THE it.) Broidway, 47th to 48th Sts., N.¥. S2-ONLY PLACE OF BUSINESS_#g novll-eo3t A CARD. We ber azain to call the attention of the Ladies to our Cloak Department, which offers at the present most tasty, elaborate, and extensive stock, of the istest and New York ehapes of e LADIES AND CHILDREN’S CLOAKES. these garment facture of them; the workmanshi; under the supervision of Mr. C. W. who bas no superior as an artistic modeler. In addition to the merit of the of our CLO. ime Coane Paices Rancr From $2.50 Ur. ‘We respectfully solicit a call. LANSBURGH & BRO. EIGHTY inour room on We employ one eee hb ge ip and cutting be- and the of the public that our efforts to here st. noviltjanl 404 and £06 Seventh packages, 10 to 25 Ibs.each. Aleo,in tubs, 60 Ibs. each. ‘Please call and examine. a= apts Dove-Tt 637, 689 and G42 La, ave, | headae! | who have been taking Cod-Liver Oil will be CITY ITEMS. “Loox !"—One dozen select fried oysters in a box, 25¢, “John’s” Restaurant, corner 7th and D, RegvMatism ts in the blood, and the quickest Way to get rid of it is to take Derang’s Rheumatic Remedy. Ledilles’ Headache S; he. ver fails to cure Ir Is Sapper: Se Out halr blossoming for the grave t0o ea More especially women feel this afftiction, and it iseven a greater defor- mity tothem than to men. Ayer’s Hair Vigor removes it and restores the hair sometimes, but its original color always. WItnor’s Cop-Liver Ot. AND Liwe.—Persons leased to learn that Dr. Wilbor has succeede rom directions of several professional gent in combining the pure ofl and lime in sueh A manner that it is plesant to the tast and Its effects in lung complaints are truly wonderful. y MANY persons whose cases were pro- nounced hopeless, and who had taken the clear oll for a long time without marked effect, have been entirely cured by using this preparation. Be sure and get the genuine. Manufd only by A. B. Wilbor, Chemist, Boston. Sold by all drug- gists, tths MURRAY & LanMan Fiona WarTer.—We earnestly urge every purchaser to ask for that which is prepared by Mews Lanman & Kemp, New York, who are the sole proprietors of the true perfume. All other so-called Florida Waters are only ordinary Colognes, A VOLUME IN Stx LINEs.—This very hour, if you have acough. acold. or any difficulty in the throat or lings, send for Hale's Honey of Horchoungand Tar, Taxe it faithfully, and you are safe. “The cure is certain and swift, the pcoaration Pleasant. Don't disregard these siz ines, Pike's Toothache Drops cure toothache in one mixute. Sold by all druggists at 25 cents. For Urwarbs OF THIRTY YEARS Mrs. Wins- low’s Soothing Syrup has been used for children. It corrects acidity of the stomach, relieves wind colic, regulates the bowels, cures dysentery and diarrhoea, whether ersing from teething or other causes. An old well-tried remedy. % cents a botue. To LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.—We wish to call attention to A. Fischer's Chemical Scouring and. Dyeing Establishment, No. 906 G street, near 9th street. By ptly adopting the latest improvements, whether of American or Euro- pean invention, he ts enabled to do his work in | @ manner not to be equalled by those not sessing these facilities. Gent's sults cleaned for $2. N. B.—Lace curtains cleaned from $1 up to $1.50 a window. Wool blankets from 50 cents to $1 a pair, by cleaning a number a re- duction in price. Satista ary cleanser removes gr from any article, and ____— AMUSEMENTS. NATIONAL THEATER. NIGHTLY FILLED. ROBERT HELLER. Last week and new programme. Pronounced by the public of all the larve cities of the world the ereatest ever witnessed. S$ HELLER’S LIVING PICTURES An optical wonder, past description. EVERY ACT W. A child taken from an ordinary hat. M: ler's new piano ‘OND ‘SIGHT. ‘ion, ten acts in mirth, wiven before by any liv PUNCH AND JUDY MATINEE SATURDAY. “A TRIP TO TH jovember 1. RIRALFY FAMILY. DID COMPANY. PARISIAN S RY. J. S®-GRAND BALLOT AND CHORT! THEATER ComIQuE. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, AND DURING THE E} The Best Troupe Yet. T nol2tr Greatest Vocalists on the Novelty Stave, Louise Murio, the German duo, | Moore and Leesenjer; the urwat ‘Tudors, John and Amy; the Political Coons, Cummings and Hines; the great Musical Artist, Alfred Liston ; the Peerless Serio-comic, Emma Bretto. Last week of Lewis an 1 Pauline Parker and Alice Gilmore. The great drama, “Staff of Diamonds.” novi lt GEANP SELINA CONCERT. _,HADAME SELIKA, = THE WONDERFUL COLORED PRIMA DON From Sig. Bianchi Francisco, late of Sig: Fariui's Opera Coll cago, Is... qonpored yy MR. S. WILLIAMS, And the members of the W: 7 i's} Musical Conservatory, San lege, Chi- So- FIRST CONGREGATION. CHURCH, Corner 10th and G sts. Admission, 50 cents, Re- served Seats, 75 cents. Recerved Seat Tickets on as: novll-5t* S._On THURSDAY, We ursday, you are LOEPELER, Proprietor, invit Washington ¢ {Post copy.j”_novs-lm CORRS. & HITE, Chiropodist, of over citteen ractice throughout the United States and ious to being established in “a8 mn, 11 1861, successfully treats Corns, Bad Nails, Enlarged Joints, Chilblains, Vascular Exerescences, &c. Refers to the many eminent phy- sicians, surgeons and thonsands of other well-known Perronsxes that patronize Lis establishment, 1416 nnsylvania ave, opp. Wilard’s Hotel. novd-ly ON EXHIBITION 626 Br. { AND SALE } ous esr MARKKITER’S FREE ART GALLERY 4ND STORE. Ohotce Oil Paintings, En, ‘ &e. Reeoeet seat ir Hae He Ay Shades, Pictures, Frames, ‘and ‘Tss- tele, Rings, Nails, &., in the District. Sr-Tenus Casa. YREPARE FOR FALL AND WINTER, P your CAST-OFF CLOTHING to your vantage, at JUSTH’S OLD 8’ street n01 LECTURES. JIBST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. TUESDAY, Novemuet 1098, 8b ot THE PLOWMAN PUET—ROBERT BU Lecture by Rev. J. E. RANKIN, D.D. Tickete, 50 cents, including reserved seats (to be had at Metzerott's music store.) Hi play voluntary of choine Sonnen will play a vol y choice St ch aii This ‘Lecture is ‘wholly ree Congregational Church, ‘bi Course Tickets will be adn! ee le and Prof. Bischof ‘n the interest <« holders ot 5 nov EXCURSIONS AND PICNICS OR GREAT FALis— Boky, SETCRDay ant StND Sa, month. ‘Round trip, 60 cents. "The NELLTE leaves weather permitting, for the ebove place, ‘Base fun? ieee Resor, Say soar octl-tr 5 NOTICE To moUNT VERNON Pas- ‘The steamer Ae EON tal ee ely (Bundays er. SBA O si and returns st 4 pmo 3. Associ cowonte Bort Ladies’ — COAL AND WOOD. _ ((°4l AND Woop. at Gan at Sur wharves, foot of To Boned Tease, COAL constant arriving. WOOD of ‘ab ‘Sole PRES DOr eee eons Patent with, ISON & OAL. OF THE BEST MAKES, AT ROCK BOTTOM PRICES. ce Flannels, 8 ee rt 8 cents re 12 ites Pas ay oe ions, Ful idth sy Flannel, all woul, 30, 25°90. 3 ol Flannela, 12%, 15, 18, 20, 25 cente, w Fall Drews Goods, all colors, 12, 18, 20, 25 cents. ALwool Black Cashmeres, 50, 55,60, 65,70, 75, #0, 87, 90 cents, Ph ) Gy New Cloaks, beautifully trimmed, from 0 up. Cares Lance White Blanketa, $2, 82.50, $9, #4, $4.50 rqair, Baics'ct Bed Comforts, 7 , $1, $1.25, 81.50. CARPETS! CARPETS! CARPETS? CARPETS! CARPETS! FLOOR OILCLOTH! FLOOR OILCLOTH! FLOOR OMLCLOTH! 37 cents 50 cents: 55 cents 60 conts rain in « : ‘arpets, inwbam Lace, from ©. M. TOWSON, 636 Pennsyleania avenue, South side, near Tth et. mw. T SOUTHERN SHIRT, Oren Frowr, de of the same materull as the “ Mye- \ nd demre to carry whilst the i MEGISNISS, 1002 F street nse, V ELVETS, FROM AUCTION. Having the largest stock of VELVETS in this city, we are able to offer SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS TO. DRESSMAKERS, MILLINERS and TAILORS who Uevain. To our regular retail trade we aro vared to offer unheard of bancains in SILK and VELVETs. CONNOLLYS, 608 Ninth street, _Bov2tr Opposite Patent Office. | GPECIAL BARGAINS VERY DESIRABLE DRY Goops. Beautiful Dress Goods, pure silk and double width, $i, 81.25, "$1.50, $175, $250. Colored Cashmeres, pure’ wool, wi only'50 cents, Black Car | See ee pin's), y Merino: | Golored Suk Velvela. “Black | CARTER'S, 711 Market Space, “The Popular Cash Dry Goods Store.” Drv (icods, the very latest ettien 13, 2 Bea \ wo nm B70, 181.25. "Black Silke, 75, and $1.25 Black Silks JDE* Goops_ror Splendid Cashmere, all colors, all wool, : g00d Black Sil 95e. BL, Teor eirant #1.75, 82 and #2 iat Biack $1.50 and'2; Biankets, Blankets, Klankete; Gente aud Ladies Underwear ‘cheap; Shvtisnd Shawls at #1.50; Pacific Percales, dark colors, 00d style, Bos worth 12e. ; all-Linen Handkerchiefs, Se.; Qouforta, Spreads, Linen and Cotton Shee Canton 8, 10, 1239 and up to 2 6c. for men’s wn er flannel made oct29-tr ASHMERE DE LINDE, C ihe leading novel French kena for wraps resses. All-wool Cashtnres, Ladies Clots x ud plaid effects Black Sits, Fi — 3 0 Kid Gloves, &e., ¥ ress q Se. ack Oashinere § in the world Brack Valves, 8180 and up. Back Gates, ioc. UP, BRODHEAD & 00. _ect25tr 989 Pa. aves, bet Sih and Tee ate, ORE CASE OF CALICOES, 1c. yara One case of Calicoes, remnants, 25c. pound, Cashmet from $l yard. Dress Goods, 12%, 15, 28 ani $0, yard. Fullline of Blankets and bforts.fi » Mmé. Demorest's reliable PATTERNS ee JOS. B. BAILEY, octi8-tr Cor. 7th NEW DEY Goops. NEW CARPETS. ‘Will open next week another immense stock of DEY GOODS AND CARPETS, and 3 i fh 2 up. rom 82 up ‘Most attractive stock of beautiful Gon, ow. BURDETTE & 00. ith stand 706 st. nw, ES748LIsHep IN 1831 Enlarged ana Bere ecae i W. H WHEATLEY's Premicm Steam Dreme amp Scourntne Esta. LISHMENT, 49 Jefferson * La gd st., George- Everything ‘to the fans pea ae Gr eee iJ District work sent for and returned free Qysere by mail and express ____ PROFESSIONAL. ___ DUTTON, oes ‘and coutracied for st eee Wnty te ee without pain, 60 cents. Ali operations war. we Nereccer sm ae, | Daptoro earee, SS