Evening Star Newspaper, February 19, 1879, Page 4

renee THE EVENING STAR. WEDNESDAY.... February 19, 1879. ‘The Weather. INDICATIONS TO-DAY. Orrick OF CurEr Sigal OFFICER, WasHTNaTON, Feb. 19, 1879. Ff For New En: d the middie pomea northerly winds shifting to easterly aud soath- ly, rising temperature, slowly falling Dar | tra mS youdy weather during the day and possibly light snow in the northern por- tions. NOE OF THE THERMOMETER. the following Is the readings of the thermom- eter at the Signal Oftice di the day | LOCAL NEWS. Amusements, &c.. To-Night. Condensed Locals. Street lamps will be lighted at 6:10 p.m., and extinguished at 5 a. M. Whitake: on send the London Quar- ry. containing articles on current topies. ‘A convention of the Association of Disciples of Christ commenced in Ph'lade'phia yesterday to discuss important questions bearing upon the work of the chureh. Rev. F. D. Power, of this city, opened the diseusston on “ministerial failures “The Science of Beauty” was the subject of an interesting lecture by Mrs. Cora Bland at Lineoin Hall chapel last evening, and she was heartily applauded by a large and appreciative audiente. A meeting of southern republicans was held last evening to complete arrangements for taking part In the Logan reception, Col. Mor- gan. of Mississippi, presiding, and Mr. Jerome A. Johnson, of this city, secretary. The Sena- tor Is expected to arrive to-morrow evening by the Baltimore and Potomac rallroad. Repre- sentative-elect L. C. Houke, of Tennessee, was selected as the orator on the occasion: and Prof. Richard T. Greener, of South Carolina, as ot arrive in this city in thm Mr. Geo. A. Bock, the custodian clerk of the secret service division of the Treasury, married to-day to Miss May Hurlburt, of Brick: burg, N. J. ‘The tibs Assembly y committee of the Workingmen’s are to-day circulating subscription papers among members of Congress, citizens. &e. They say tn the paper “The hours of t Congressional Ltbrary are such that the w In: en have no chance to read, and n to their own effort: il for ‘TRE HortNson- Want Law i terday, $n the Court in General Term, the case of Bush- red Kobinson agt. Wm. Wail was commenced. Messrs. Enoch Totten and J. J. Johnson for the plaintiff, Messrs. William A Walter S. Cox, and Kandali [t: fendant. The biil of comp’ ade Jan. ist were filed to this ised to give him a ¢ defendant alle 1 ia 6.44. a8 shown by by him tn thi & proper accounting, the cor debted to bim in the amount of ov asked a decree for that balance, w nied. A larze amount of testimony sides has been taken, and charges and © charges of improper conduct are mad Mr. R. misapplied the Wall & Robinson. M and claims the s will probably t A MISSIONARY official boa: city, at a meeting adopted | resolutions that is a large field for christian and retigious etiort to elevate TON.—The h, of this Sund: an attendance of colored child: to them nected with the white churches) commend the zeal and liberality of our white | brethren tn their contributions to the mission- we destre to invite their attention to ssity and extent of domestic mission- ry work in our own city; that the same amount | of work and effort expended here that ts done in foreign fields » a hundred fold more fruit in results; that we solicit the co-operaiton } and effort of ‘our white brethren, and thata committee of three of this board be appointed io censult with the proper representatives of the Baltimore Annual conference tn regard to ihe organization of a city missionary or charch ‘xtension society, or adopt some measures by which the effort. co-operation and support of the Methodist Episeopal church of this city may be enlisted to reach the destitute portion of the city,” ete. May MARSHALL FINisnes a WALK OF 2,796 QUARTER MILES IN AS MANY (QUARTER HOvE: At the Gympasium on E street last evening Miss May Marshall finished her walk of 2,796 quarter miles tn 2,796 quarter hours. The Gym- Sane Leon with spectai ne pepe Mar- Tange to say, Was apparently In as condition as when she started, and finished her jast quarter in three minutes and three seconds. ‘A gold medal was presented to her by the mem- bers of the Gymnasium at the close of her ‘239sth quarter mile, and after her walk was concluded a purse was collected, for the pur- pose of procuring her a testimonial on behalf of the citizens of Washington, which netted a con- Siderable sum. As soon as her walk was com- Tonnes by orders of her physician, Dr. McWil- alms, she was placed in a covered cai and ‘Sent to the residence of Mrs. Douglass, on H, be- tween 4th and 5th streets northwest, where she will remain prior to her departure for New York. For twenty-four hours she will be awal ened every two hours and compelled to walk for fifteen minutes, in order to keep her fa good condition. Her fastest quarter was the 1350th, WM. 143,5.; the slowest, 176sth, 6m. 52s.; average Ume of quarter mile walk, 4m. 203. "The last sixteen quarters were eacl made In less than four minutes. —_—_. List OF PATENTS granted to the restdents of land, Virginia and the District of Colum- for the week ending February 15, 1579, and ach bearing that date: Willlam W. Hubbell, Washington, D. C., cartridges; James W. Gray- don, Washington, b. C., couplings for railroad car heating pipes; James W. Graydor ington, D. C., ratircad car heating app James W. Graydon, Washington, D. ¢ lings for pipes Of railroad car heaters; J es, Love's Miils, and while we | Va., head ble ng, Bal Danks for fattening oysters: muller, Washington, D. C. surveying instrument more, Md., street mot Lynchburg. Va., appara Jobn W.” Lefferts, Joseph Ryan, Mov s B. Deans, Ing tobacco: Ma... filters; + swings, GooD FOR 4 QUARTER OF A CENTURY.—When the Legislature of Louistana in 1sés pledged the faith of the staie to the preservation of the fran- ehises of the Louisiana state lottery, t builded better than it ki for the supreme law of the jand, as decided by the Supreme Court of the United States, has pronounced the dictum that & coutract made must be ered to, and the eS of the Louisiana state lottery, with ils Yast capital of over a milion of dollars, must remain for fifteen years yet, until the expiration of the original term t DESERTED BY HER HicseanD AND Divorcep.— Yesterday, in the Equity Court, Justice MacAr- thur made a decree of divorce in the case of Mary A. Clarke against Samuel M. Clarke, with pertuission to resume her former name, Mary A. Stevens. The parties were married in New York city January 3, 1573, and soon after they lett for | Europe, and while traveling on the -continent defendant abandoned her at Paris, March 26, Si4, stating that her company was not agree. #ble to him. Mrs. Belva A. Lockwood appeared. tor complainant. Two YEARS ON HORSESACK.—Mr. Jas. C. Dufty, of this eg f the young man who 1s to accom- | ‘by Col. H. H. Tudor on his horseback ride | rom New York to Cape Horn, arrived at the | Imperial hotel yesterday. He was taken ill i after leaving New York, and Col. Tudor sent | iim ahead by rail to recuperate his health here. | Col. Tudor expects to reach here about Friday, and will next pass through Richmond on his jong journey, which, as heretofore stated, will i oveupy bis Ume for about two years. A FIRE Was discovered in the basement of | charles Wolff's restaurant, corner 7th and O streets northwest, about 1 o'clock this morning. ‘The alarm brought out the fire departmeat promptly, and the flames were soon extin- culsked. It originated from a lors ————— J. R. Masor, druggist, will sell Major's Cement by the dozen to any one as cheap as any whole- sale druggist in the United States, t Laptgs, when you want skirt ‘ask for ‘she Stafford braid. You will tnd it better than aby othe: T. | Was! | raise or lower the basket and District Government Affairs. ‘The recent promotions in the police force g0 into effect on the first of March. * * REFUNDING TAXES ERKONEOUSLY PAID. The District Commissioners to-day ordered the refunding of $400.05 to the Sisters of the Visitation of Georgetown, the same being for claimed to haye been erroneously pa! the construction of the act of June 11, explanatory of the actof June, 1810. The taxes were for the sears 1672 and. 1573 upon lot 172, square SI, Threl n town, and other property belonging to the Con- vent of Visitation in that city. SOUTH WASHINGTON INTERESTS. ring the conference of the South Washing- ton committee and the District Commtsstoners, | »sterday Commissioner Phelps took occaston to Say that ‘fh their annual estimates the Commits. sioners had contemplated heavy expenditures | in South Washington. especially tn the mat of sewerage, which would result in preveat the pertodical overflow of portions of thi tion, Commissioner Twintng stated bries the plan contemplated the diversion of the flow from surface drainage through the I ver toa point In the Eastern branch northeast of the cl There had also beena fair share of street work lald out for South mgton. The conversation reverting to the railroad matter, Commissioner Dent sald- the proper place for a union depot was some- where on the river front or what is now known as the flats. Rev. Mr. Fortune concurred in this, and urged that nothing would subserve the interests of property-holders of South Washi: og- ington short of a removal of the tracks of the Baltimore and Potomac railroad to a point as far south as K street, which was very wide and pearly on a line of the tunnel entrance of the road. The conference seemed to be very satis- factory to all participating. FIRE ESCAPES FOR HOTELS. In response to the recent order of the District Cominissiorers to the inspector of buildings to give, immediate attention to urgent cases where ‘otels are found to be withot fire escapes and report, the Inspector to-day addressed a note to the Commissioners, in which he states that with Chie Engineer Cronin of the fire depart- ment he proceeded to examine some of the most urgent cases, and that untd within a few days past he was undecided what character of fire ceates order; that from the best informa- tion he could get from New York and other large Cities, the character of the escapes used were ot local application, their operation ineffi- cient and they were unsightly as applied to the tronts of the hotels or other buildings; that, his purpose was to select some kind that ‘would be general in its application and not mar the ar- chitectural beauty of fronts. He states that he has hed a model on exhibition in his office from Mr. Frank Burrows, of this city, that is gen- eral in its application, effective In operation and cheap in construction, and will not mar the fronts of buildings when applied. He states that he has requested the patentee to have one erected on some high butiding and test its use. when, if found successful, he will give orders for 1Leir erection on hotels and other buildi where necessary. The invention cons ply of a wire ebair or rope. to be worked over two stationary metal blocks.fixed at the upper cornices of the building, with a wire b. tached tothe same. This rope. or worked from the ground to any window or building with © made to cont BUILDING Inspector frames 35 Amusements, &c. NATIONAL THEATER.—The aitendance at the | t evening was larger than the eve- | N zood audience belnz pres- was played well, Mr. itan- kin and Miss Blanchard were very warmly ceived, and enacted thetr respective roles with spirit. The whole cast was in good working order, and carried out the play—a most inter- | ¢sting one—without a hitch. It wili be repeated | ihis evening. Forp’s Orrra Hor: company how fulfilling an engazement at this theater will make another change of bill to- bight after successfully giving House” and “I. 2. H., the Priace. this evening will bea very int .—The excellent. comedy faration, both as to the cast and stage arrange- ments. THEATER ComtgrE —The Ci extra inatinee on Washington nique will give an Birthday. Its entertainment this week 1s varied and of the frst order in this ifne of busin natinee and aiso an eve- in Hall next Saturday, ve ring con Lincol which will t treats for lovers of good ILush H. S. PINAPORE. amateur perform- ance of this po paar op ‘a Will be given at Lin- coln Hall T ay. February 25th, for the bene- shurch orphanage. T Will be given at Sarepta Nall, Alex- a.,to-moirow night, in aid of Christ of which George Washington was a . A train will leave Washington at 6 p. m. and return after the concert. Cou. Rosert G. INGERSOLL will lecture at the National Theater next Sunday evening on “Some Mistakes of Moses.” Masonic TeMPLE.—The ninth annual ball of the Plate Printers’ Union will come off at Ma- sonic Temple next Friday evening. THE City Post OFFICE SITE—Meetiny of Busi: ness Men Last Night.—Last night a meeting of business men was held at a hall on Peansyl- Vania avenue, vetween 6th and 7th strects, to give expression to their views upon the subject of the new site for the city post oflice. Mr. Jesse B. Wilson presided, with Mr. Horatio Browning as secretary. Mr. John E. Norris said he was satisfied with the nt location, but if it fs to be removed It should be either imme- diately west of, or somewhere south of, the present office. The Centennial building was unfit and too far away from the business center of the city. The removal from the present loca- Uon savors of a job for some one. Col. Smoot said the post office saould be east of 10th street. In front of the marxet-house was a good Ave He favored memorializing Congress against the Centennia' building. Mr. E. G. Davis said that protests by the citi- zens of this District went very little way with Congress. The committtees of Congress say they are Sick of hearing citizens of this District. A committee of citizens had already waited on the committee on public buildings and grounds. It been determined from the start to take the Cen- tennial building. Gen. Brady, of Indiana, Mr. McArthur, of Philadelphia, and Capt. Sanger. of Georgetown, not one of’ them representing the people of this District, selected that site. Hon. Mr. Blair, of Maryland, and Mr. Clark, architect of the Capitol, Were the only members of this committee who knew anything about tbe wants of the people, and they refused to sign In favor of the Centennial building, and recommended the space in front of the Centre Market. Resolutions were adopted “that there is no public necessity for the removal of the elty post office from its present location; that to those having authority and power to control the re moval of sald office and decide upon a position we recommend the location of the office som where between 6th and Sth streets northwe. near Pennsylvania avenue, where the greai business interests of the citizens of Washington are centered.” Messrs. if. Browning, J. B. Wilson, Thomas Parker, Col. 5. S. Smoot, E.G. Davis, F. Hume, Norris, W. H. Morrison, J. L. Barbot ton, John Van Riswiek, Rob't Cc W. R. Crandell were appoii after the matter, AT A Spxctar M G Of the board of man- agers of the Women’s Christian Association, held at the residence of its president, Mrs. Jus. ce Strong, on the sth instant, the’ followin resolutions were unanimously adopted :—1-- svleed, That the gratetul thanks of this associ- ation be rendered to Mr. C. W. Spofford for the generous use of the Riggs House for the purpose of a “pound party” for the benefit of this asso- clation; for his — and unwearied at- tentions extended to the guests on the occasion; to Mrs. Spofford and other ladies of the house ~ Wot efMictent and leper ere in mak- ing the party a success socially, thereby replen- ishing the larder and the treasury of the Bsso. Clation; that a copy of these resolutions be sent to Mr.'C. W. Spofford, to Mrs. Spofford, Mrs. Scotield and others, and published in the dali: papers; also placed in the records of the assoc ation. MRS. JUSTICE STRONG, President. Mus. Tuomas Wirson, Secretary. di THE SIXTH JUDGE OF THE DisTRICT SUPREME Covrt.—As there is a probability of the bill pro- | Course interested in this locality. The Post Office Question. ‘itor of The Star:—Your widely circulated ts al ‘Serer the advocate of fair play; hence trouble you with this epistle. The Republican of this morning contains what pt rts to be a meeting of prominent citizens held at Shea’s hall for bes yy ot | fea | against the location of the city post office west of 9th street. J. B. Wison was called io the chair, and Mr. Horatis Drowning made secretary. Both these gentlemen have stores near the corner of ith street and Pennsylvania avenue, and are of Lawyer Nor- ris made a speech, in which he contended that there were only two places fit for it—one the square west of the eae office, the other at ith street and Pennsylvania avenue—and wound up by saying there was no necessity for a remeval, “unless there was a job in it.” Just bere, Mr. Editor, I give a quotation from the petition circulated by the a holding this meeting, which looks more Iti has appeared elsewhere: “If the occupancy of these reservationsshould be deemed impracticable, we beg to call your attention to the property owned by the Bank of Washington, and the two butldings adjacent thereto, covering an area of about 15,00 Squai feet, which can be had at a reasonable pric and also the property at the northwest eorne of 7th street and Market EEA, and the Si Mare Hotel property, ¢ nue and ith street. We call particular att tion to the Bank of Was! ington site, which Is, by all odds, the most desirable of tne sites of- fered. it is bounded by three thoro' affords ample room, and enjoys supe! Vabiages over the various sites offered. Col. Smoot was in favor of the vacant site in front of the market. Now, as Col. S. ts a direc- tor and stockholder in the market company, some envious peopie might say his advics was that of an interested pariy. I do not, but sug- gest that it would be eared to put the city Post office on the south side of the avenue and subject every man, woman and child to being run over, even to oblige the market company and enable them to get rid of a bad bargain. Mr. E. G. Davis, who has a fancy store at stn ‘Street. and Market Space, was also disinterested. He represented 100,00) people and had no prop- erty to dispose of, and attacked the majority of the commission, who had been so rash as to differ with him, and the corn-fed solons_assocl- ated with him, viz., McArthur, of Phtladelp.ta, who has charge of all the state and governinent buildings, who disbarses yearly more than any other architect in the country, who declined the office of supervising architect of the Treasury when tendered him; saptain Sanger, for 4s yearschief engineer of the Navy depart:nent: and Gen, Brady, Second Assistant Postmaster pneral; all government Officials, unbiased by any local prejudice or feeling, and thea the meeting adopted resolutions that no removat was necessary, thereby giving the Postmaster General-the Ile direet, Who not only in his an- nual report, but in am e to Congress, has urged that provision be made for removing the post office, and that the best interests of the service demand It. i submit that the three tailorsof Tooley street. London, who resolved that the world belonzed to the Saints and that they were the sitats, must € direct descendants to the origin ters abetiors of this meeting. the is that 1,200 of the bu me representing a Va Litiozed that thi rt. ennsylvanta ave- fares, and fact nd propert viding for an additional judge Peceenin a law, there !s considerable talk as to who will be an- fee to till the position. It is pretty general- ly understood that Mr. W.S. Cox is the choice of the bar, and there is an impression that he will be appointed. Indeed, it 1s sald that the Senate committee when they reported the bill id so under the belief that the name of Mr. Cox had been agreed upon by several members of the Cabinet. There are other names mentioned, among them those of Gen. H. E. Paine, of Wis- oy o Fee (Ge, bap wy udge C. P. James, formerly of Ohio; Messrs. J. Darnetile and W. Witloughtey: ————— aDeame ms dare doe leew }. Jones et al., lees, to F. A. Lutz, lot 36, sq. 5 . Commisst st Hi Spindle, 1ot Toi: gura.i0 ‘Mary oie 5 le, 7. SQ. hats a Mi to Sinon: Noll, lot 4 of “Beall's bisesvey Topper, lot 7, lot 29, sq. 151; $3,500. W. P. Young i to Eiabeth We , lots 10 and 21, sq. S93; $1,590 each. R. P. Jackson, trustee, to J. J. Har- ington, lot 14, Old Georgetown; $2,200, A. J. Ensor to E. H. Hall, lot 12, Sq. 634; $3,500. J. Lowry et al. to C. B. Dove 8. Sq. 515; $1,100, Edwin lot 20f Mer fectly sa es but Htle it statements. andand h than here ia Respecifully, Flight of a Naval Officer With a Young Balt The eis te of this mo . Paul and Pleasant streets ha been agitated over the details of an elopement, in which Lieute hy tod States nay figures as the Miss Bailey,’ an attractive y siding at 63'St. Pauls stree one. "A reporter house last evening rs. Batley, who her danghter's , Lappears, came he mother of the young girl, an for himself, wife and two. children, Maiid-tempered, beld-headea little man, apparently about 40 years of age, the last person in the world who would have been suspected of enyaging in such an adven- lis wife is avery pretty woman h unger than he and ned to live hap- plly together. Miss , Who eloped wit the eutenant, w ered rather averse to gentleme i hasa tractive the lieute: y a one in the house had the least suspt they were at all intimate. On Wedne: he went with his wife to the Peabody Institute, appeared deeply distressed conduct. Lieutenant Fletehe: red 100! He v itis supposed to allow Miss Bailey an oppor- tunity to prepare for the elopement, whlch roc The curred in the evening of the same day. two left the house sevarately, Miss Batley ing supplied herself with clothes betor ; and it ts thought they went to New York. Mr. Bailey, her father, 15 now tn that eity trying to gain ‘some clue to their whereabouts. When Mrs. Fletcher became aware of her husbind’s act she left for Washington, where he Js a well-known dentist. Lieutenant F is the son of a physician of the same city.” Lieut. Fletcher and his wife are well known in this city. Both are residents of the District. The full name of the lieutenant ts Arthur IH. Fletcher. His father, Dr. Fletcher, stitl lives here. He was connected with the Medical de- partment of the army tn this city for a number of years, but ts not so connected now. Lieut. Fletcher 1s number fourteen in the list of two hundred and eighty lieutenants in the Navy. He was born in England, appointed froin Ohio, and ts put down in the naval register as a resi- dent of this District. He entered the service in 1s6l. At present he is under suspension for drunkenness and desertion. He was suspended in September a year ago for twoyears. His suspension will be up next September. Ie had previously served out another sentence for sim- ar offenses. The offense for which he is now Suspended was leaving the Huron. He was at- tacked to that vessel while she lay at Port Royal, $.C. Without leave he went ashore ou a spree and did not return. The Huron salied for Norfolk, and shortly left that port and Was wrecked on the ccast of North Carolina if he had staid on the vessel he might h: been one of the lost. When court-martialed for the offence, he wrote a ‘ong letter stating that the reason he left the slip was because h@ had a presentiment she was to be lost. ‘The fate 07 the Huron had, td, nm revered to him inadream. This excu:e hac no weight witi the ccurt, and he was suspended for two sears His actions have sometimes suggested the ides that he was not of a very sound mind, thourt he is by no means considered insane. He ty. ured in a number of instances in this city fa private theatricais, being quite an amateur ac tor. He is also credited with being sowething of @ spiritualist. His wife, from whom he eloped in Baltimore, is a —very estimabie lady. ‘The family had been in that city but a short Ume. Mrs. Fletcher is now in this city with her father’s family. Her father 1s Dr. H. Nich- ols Wadsworth, a well known denust. He re sides at the corner ot Vermont avenue and i, street northwest. The elopement will create quite a “sensation” in Washington society. ‘TRE ANCIENT AND MCDERN ARTS AT AUCTION. The sale by ‘Thomas Dcwling of the fine collec: tion of Japanese worls of art commences to- lnorrow at 921 Penusyivania avenue, at 2 o’cl’k. Purchasers should bear this in mind, (921 Penn- sylvania avenue.) t ———— _ THE Boys’ CLoruina House of B. Robinson & Co., 909 Pennsylvania avenue, is an attractive Place alike to youths, boys and children, as well as parents an ns, Owing to their attrac- lve styles, immense stock, and popular prices.t ——— oe S~Philadelphia claims to have a of nearly 900,000, on the strength of rectory. §2"Michael Dool better known as D’Amer, a most skillful swordsman, aie Pittsburg, Saturday, of consumption. = 6A calf was born near Spirit Lake a tew days ago with two heads, four shoulders, and Wo pairs of fore legs. It came very near Deing t#-The word “republican” over the doors of club houses in Italy has been ae by the royal government since the fall of the Catroli Cabinet. £-A Memphis r, Whose prima donna sulked at the last. moment, cut Witice out of “Robert le Diabie,” and nobody missed it—so there are advantages in giving opera in Tennes- see. t2"Mr. Swift Johnson, a young American has gained a scholarship at Trinity College, Dublin, and now the question arises can he, ing an alien, hold it? The case is to be argued by counsel before the university authorities. 8®Of legitimate children born in Paris, the not males rather exceeds that of fe- Pate whereas, in the enumeration of illegiti- mate children, who comprise one-third of the whole, the females constitute the majority. out to elect hig wife for honpaymentor Wes al e Wi . nt fare, oe she said she had speat her last nickel in bringing him bis supper. A ao paid her fare, and when they got home the oe ioe ‘Unrashed his wife so asto endanger r life. population its new dl- ike a job thaa | | cursing; $5. THE COURT! COURT IN GENERAL TERM. ‘To-day, on motion of Mr. J. N. Oliver, Mr. W. Brown, of Kentucky, was admitted to this bar. Robinson agt. Wall; hearing resumed. Crrcuir CourtT—Judge Cartter. To-day, Morgan agt. Childs et u:,, 00 ‘Tal. Kgurry Court—Judge MacArthur. ‘ Yesterday, Hanson vs. Stephenson; auditor’ report ratified, Fox & Burnstine vs. Burnstin« auditor's teport ratified. Ingersoll vs. Jame: order making new parties. Diggs vs. Roberc- son; auditor's report ratified. Wood: third sale confirmed pro’ well vs, Brown, and same vs. Stewart; pro coa- fe s. Van Renth; reinstated. divorce decreed. Rierdon vs. Carroll Building Association; Injunction re- fused; referred to’ special auditor. Shepherd Ys. Shepherd; commission to appolat guardian. Adjourned until Friday nex PoLics Count—Judge Snell. To-day, James K. Barnaclo, assawt on Wm. A. Barnaclo, his brother; $5." Jef Washingt n and Charles Calaweif, assault on youn W. Mac- | Farland; continued.’ Henry Ison, ‘street Thomas Jones, Savannah Whita- ker and John Thompson,’ vagrants; down. Christian Wells and Rachel Goodall, loud and boisterous talking and profanity; $ each. An- drew Gleason, obstructing the street, with rub- bish; $2. Tsaac W. Scott and Aifred Parker, violating the ordinances of the board of health by carrying a dead body of a child through the streets to the cemetery without a permit from the health officer, The mother of the child, a colored woman, testified that after her child died she got a certificate from the priest and one from the physician in attendance, and gave them to the undertaker, who took her child to the Red fiill cemetery, beyond Georgetown, Where the sexton refused to receive it for burial, as there was no permitfrom the health officer; so he left the corpse lying on the ground all night. and it was buried the next day. After hearing all the testimony, the court said this bad been a techvical violation of the rules of the health officer, but it having been through ignorance he dismissed the case. Heary C. Christian forfeited collateral for violation of the liquor lic law. GEORGETOWN. CATTLE MARKET.—Offerings and sales vers’ Rest yesterday were as follows:—Number ‘tel of cattle on the market, 116; all sold at $3 to $5.50 per ewt; 1S8 sheep; all Sold at 43; to 5 cents per at Dro- 'b; 15 cows and Calves sold at $20 to $55 per head. Market brisk. A _Nvlsance.—The pavement over the mill- race, leading from Young’s burnt mill to the river, gave Way yesterday, making a dangerous on in the sidewalk. The old mill itself is a dangerous nuisance. THE Agu ‘The work of repair- ing the Aqueduct bridge eadily progressing, and will be compieted by the tirae navigation opens, — +2 2%~A letter has been received in Cincinnati from Rome, from Cardinal Simeont, saying that Archbishop Purcell’s resignation will not be ac- cepted. nen a lady permits a clergyman to ki she would not permit a lay biilis pending in the Indiana legisla- prohibiting the m mbers of that bedy say they k: their bread 1s buttered, and will CITY ITEMS. “Stop THIEF Me of Dr. Buil’s Covah AN IMPORTANT Apvance in the manuti Of toilet soaps Was the Introduction of i rine. The Transparent Soaps of J. & E. Atkin. son really contain a large percentage of this valuable ingredient. Tr Is IMPosstBLE to Le Durang’s Rheumatic Cures in 5 to 20 minute: Tne Barrie israging between winter and all the organs through which we draw the breath of life. Which shall conquer? — Strengihen, soothe and heal the irritated lungs and throat with “Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar,” and the rapid cure of cough, cold or Influenza is ab- y certain, toothache tn.one at 25 cents. THE GREATEST PaRT of the annual contract. for supplying Her Majesty’s troopships with Champagnes has been awarded to Mr. BOLLIN- Gen for his “Dry” extra q For Tnroatl 2 0UGHS.—“* Brown's Bronchial Troches,” Wke all other really good , are frequently imitated, and purchasers be careful to obtain the genuine article prepared by John I. Brown & Sons, SW Np Liver Pin Yegetable and taste! gs. Formula on each pa Ww what they are taking. dyspepsia, heart- burn, dizziness, oppressive breathing, costive-. ness, sick headache, pain in back or shoulders, Kidney affections, nervous debility, coated tongue, all impurities of the blood. per ackage. All druggists. Principal depot, J. W. ew, 9th and Penna, avenue, “pa cure ASES AND C 2,11, PILES.—Dr, Chaniler’s Pilon; sure cure for Piles; instant relief; harmless; never failing. All druggists; 60 cents. Principal depot, J. W. Drew, 9th and Penna. avenue, 2,10, 13 For Urwarps OF Tamty YEARS Mra. 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 ervdpeed he tier 9 from or other causes. and well-tried . ‘% cents a bottle, ames TO LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.—We wieh to call attention to A. Fischer's Chemical Scot and By promply adopting the improvements, whether of American or Euro- Dean invention, he 1s enabled to do his work in atmanner not to be equalled by those not pos- sessing these facilities. Gent’s sults cleaned for $2._N. B.—Lace curtains cleaned from $1 up to $1.60 window. Wool blankets from 60 RRB ooY ¥a L BAEING RB OO Y AA me 3 fag ee BB OO Ya A LLLL POWDER ABSOLUTELY PURB. Tne Rovat Barve Pownrn is a PURE Orga or Tartan Powprn. Never wets hard or lumpy. Indorsed and recommended for its wholesomoncs by such eminent chemists as Dr. Mott, New York Dr. Hayes, Boston; Professor Genth, Philadelphia, tc. Sold only in cans, by all Grocers. Beware of the injurious Alum Powders Manufacturers and dealers urge you to buy them decause they can afford to sell them at 20cents + pound and double their money. Do not buy Baking Powder loose, as {t is almosi sure to contain alum. The continued use of alum produces griping, constipation, ion, head ache, and dyspepsia; affects the bl causes pun ples on the face, ete. anc28-coly AYER'S HAIR VIGOR. Various Causes— Advancing years. cars, sic] disappointment,and hair gray, and either of them inciines it to shed pre. maturely. AYEH'S HAIR VIGOR will restore faded Or gray, light and red t black, as may be desired. It scalp, giving ita healthy acti cures dandruff and hamors. By its use fallin; is checked, and a ner th and ri . oil nor dye, and will not soll or color Yet it lante long on the hair, and Keeps it fiews nici rons. ale by Z. D. and all For sale by 2, D. GILMAN Dealers. BS. A. E. KENT, een 06 ter Cutting and Filting a svecialty. jandl-Im* NITED STATES 4 PER OENT. BONDS on hand for tamediate ties ENT Gane ee Twenty and Thirty-year 3.65 Bonds of D.C. by the U1 states, Go 8 ork cre twarat ca the United Wealhvent securities wonant on eke Sugzir’ “LEWIS JOHNSON & OO Deckees. —sugitt__LEWIS JOHNSON & OU., Bankers JENSEN, ‘TCH BEPATRER, For 20 years Will HL SuurEES, now at ais Penxprivasia Avextr, = SL ATCHES A. SbEcraL Ty. efehea put m complete order by uaran- tecd for one year, er money 1¢ febs-) white cambric; perfectiy harm- | 2 | | i AIR anz FESTIVAL, under the auspices A. Of thei adieg' Ald Bociet> on ase, Vora Pines Qburcb, Sth and K ste. WEDNESDAY, THURS. PAY ahd FRIDAY EVENINGS.” Aduiionton, 10 vente Ueket, 25 cect. Friends of the < hhurch and coneresavion are invited, O88 OF JONADAB " ENCURSION TO BALTIMORE, FEBRUARY 22p, febly 3t* at Mr. JOBN SE&R- y 8. 432 9th at. nw, re, coraer of 7th more and P Pp. 1n., and parties so de: can x trains the eame nicht. Subordinate Cowacil ase arsembie at Pioneer Council Heit, corner of AD sts. nw. at 12 o'clock m., to escort the Grand Council. Work — Institution of M id. Mase Meeting at the 19.30" BALVOK NELSON, Grand LNcorn HALL. H.M 8. FINAFORE. - ‘Ainateur Performance. BENEFIT OF TH® CHO! TUESDAY. FE} Admiesion. at Ellis & € (CONCERT IN ALEXANDRE A GRAND conc Will be given at SARPPTA TAL Na. at 8 o'clock, THURSDAY NIGHT, Fe sruary 20th. in aid of Obrist Church, of which Georse Wasbington was a member. ‘A train will leave Washingtonat 6 p. m., and return after the Cot- cert. febl FORD'S OPERA HOUSE. SECOND WEEK OF THF BRILLIANTLY suc CESSFUL LEONARD GROVER COMEDY SEASON. The WEIS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1579, be First Production of 3 ti Beg Hist Production of Leonard Grover's Entirely “H. B. H., THE PRINCE.” A dramatic production with no greater aim than ore Fun and enough of it. An extremely strong cr Some G'S Cigar St n leaves Balt’ Fi} o'clock p. eturn is will , 1879, at Sp. extra..tobe tat Feb. 21 f18ie" t edy Company. A ame. Act 2—The Photograpber's Studi Act 3—Elopement Extraordinary, Act 4—Fete ut Deven. Terrible Retribution, No Matinee Wednesday. Wednesday Nicht first Prnduction of Austin Daly's famous society play, 1VOKCE, with an extremely strony cast, costumes and ecenery. In elaborate preparation, LISPET. TREATER com MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, NIGHTLY AND TUESDAY AND FRIDAY MaTINEES. Engtgenent for Oue Week Only of BELLA BENT’S FEMALE BLONDE. LESQUE COMBINATION Consisting of Faver and Shields, Harri Topack and Long, Frank Lew Lizzie Deily, Josephine Shante ful Blondes.” febl7 AND BUR- and Wood Helea Seanio: ad twelve beaut: Washinston’s Birthday. febiT-tr THEATER. The Danites. FIRST TIME IN \ I EST 1 In@orsed by Larve and Every Ub. Alexandria, | BLA ___ LECTURES. HALL, ————— | FS45KESN | ‘ore Gth'and C sireets nur. LECTURE BY REV JOE RANKIN. D D., FRIDAY EVI eRtany di, 1879. Subs RT OUR: | Adam: Le ture lock feb19.3t (COLONEL ROBERT . INGERSOLL: wittiest, mort masterly a= d most radical Orat! SOME MISTAKES OF MOSES! AT THE NATIONAL 1 HEATFR, | SUNDAY EVENING NEX s Only Lecture in kets, T5e. and 5%. For sul N KR. LOWELL MASON, Ape Real lar Profession er, nis Year. theater. 119-4 LER, TALLMADGE BAL \ DAY and WEDNESDAY Ey on | NOLOGY.” applied to Life, Health, Self-0: Adaptation, commencing at 8 eral publ x P examinations of some of your most prominent citizens selected by the au- dience. | | _ Consultations as to your own and children’s Phre- | i nology. best business’ adaptation, seif-cu.tura, ete., | atthe Ebbitt House daily from’S a.m. till 10 p.m! until Thursday night, Febraary 20,oniy — febl0 A. CHAPEL (Lincoln Hall.)—Physo | Temperance. A Lecture by M. CORA | ‘D, M D., TUESDAY EVENING, Feb. 25. Wo- | man’s Nat. Health Ass'n Oourse. Tickets 15c. {1-tf23" = ed | BALLS, PARTIES, &e. NINTH ANNUAL BALL, MASONIC TEMPLE, Tickets, Admitting Gentleman and Ladies, #2. Tob oft ™ fed15.6t" GEORGETOWN ADV’M' the ETY. on THURSDA' NING, at Ayed Woman's Howe, for the benefit efthe poor Contributions of provisions, clothinx, freshments at nicht. febls.3t® STARLISHED IN 1831; | “4 ENLARGED A! IMPROVED TWN 1874; } W. H. WHEATLEY'S PREMIUM STEAM DYFING AND SCOURING ESTABLISHMENT, PL4TE PRINTERS: UNION. FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 21, 1879. i POUND PA RTY WILL BE « B &e.. will be gratefully received. Supper and. re: Now the most Complete ‘n this part of the Conniry. 49 Jeiferson st., Se cidwe st., Georgetown, pertaining to the business promptly we chaning of Carpets, Draggets and | is a specialty during summer months, District work tent forand returned free of chance. | Qrders, Ly mall and express promptly atten ted to, | r Addrest as above, EDUCATIONAL. Mr. McKEE.RANRE nd KITTY BL — Seca: in Joaquin Miller's Charming Pootic Play, Cuno. HALL scHuOL, q E DANITY! ST. MARY'S Cc I iD. Ske: * BEGINGS Feurvary 3p, 187! | Terms for Board ana Tuition, $89 per session of | < NDV McaRE | For circular apnlyto | Ni BILLY PIPER, . WILLIAM T_ BRISOOE, L ala & by 1 Pars! ae 4 n27-e0lm Secretary to Board of Trustees. Lonis Aldrich as tl and Parslos as the = ee = a * . ome ‘ NDENGARTEN NORMAL INSTITUTE, with Chinaman, Bus seta Cae | jodel Kindergartens and Advanced Clasqea, | MATINEE SATURDAY ar 2-50 xp 25 Cenzs. | 3008 LOUISE FOLLOG Sot ae ee = é os Brinictal iigndey, Rebroary 2ith— Mr. B. Macantoy | Day and Evening classes for Ladies,” dect-ar rele Daniel, “A Messenger from Jarvis’ Section.” V.PRUD'! ele Daniel ni | ADEMOISELLE V PRUD negpri FBENCE oc Bra: INTERMEDIATZ—ADVANOED. L2XCOLN HALL. Besidence—1014 12th st. n. w. ; izssee for younz Ladies and Ghildran are oon THE PEABOD nected with English schools, Asaen HANMER?” icector anor irsattraoos, and Hevning Cass for Te MATINEE AND CONOET, SATORDAY, Fro. | fOgeoarif prefered ee eee RUARY 22), | = Under the aus ces of ae THE ATHEN2UM CL Matinee, 75 cents; Concert, $1.00; Matinee and Concert, $1.50 rved seats at Metzerott's, Without extra charge, on Wednesday before the Concert. febi212: | ani decld-ly OOTSURGERY_—OORNS, &c.—"Daily walks "being requisite to health,” thousands visit Dr. WHITE'S establishment, 1416 Pennsylvania ave- nue, opposite Willard’s hotel, for relief from and avoidance of Corns, Bunions, Chilblain, Bad Nails, &c. amon his patrons are many of the most emi: Rent medical, judicial and political dignitaries of the world. Katablished 1861. Fee, $18 visit. Jal7-tr No. 25) ON EXHIBITION E Sr. AND SALE | No. 626 E Sr. MARKRITEIS FREE ART GALLERY AND STORE, Choice Oil Paintings, Engravings, Chromos, &c. Also, largest stock of Soe Hangings, Window Shades, Pictures, Frames, Picture Cords and Tas- sels, Rings, Nails, &c.,in the District. Sae"Tenais Casi. 2 Pleace rewember Name and Number. jyl-ly REPARE FOR FALL AND WINTER, and sell your UA8T-OFF CLOTHING to your own ad- vantage, at JUSTH'S OLD STAND, No. 619 D st. B.w., or Branch Store, 408 9th st. n.w. eaoaingo ences Sepemdiand Ol dina peiees at specialty of them.” Notes by mall will be shienacd ex. I ie a ol promptly to. wep2s-tr CURE BY ABSORPTION! Without Dosing—The Better Way. HOLMAN LIVER AND AGUE PAD AND Medicinal Absorptive BODY AND FOOT PLASTERS aNnD ABSORPTION SALT FoR Medicated Foot Baths. AUXILIABIES Theee remedies, which are the sole exponents of the Cure by Absorption as opposED To Dos- ing, have been proved the cheapest and Moat Ef- fectual Remedy for all Diseases Arisin: from Malaria or 2 Disordered Stomach. or J.iver. and it is a well-known fact that nearly all the diseases that attack the human body cin be traced directly or indirectly to these two organs. The PAD Exerts a Prompt and Specific Injiuence upon the System, and Removes the Poisonous Germs which Paralyze ws actun, and Restore a Normat Condition of Health ina Manner absolutely Wonderjut, It is known by actral experience that there is no disease that attacks the youth or adult of both sexes thatcan even be modified by the use of drags, bat that can be acted on in'a far nore Satisfactory’ and yermanent nanner by the HOLMAN LIVER PAD bo "8 REMEDIES, i’ _ Wumberless Cases, Finally Acknowl- edged to be Beyond the Keach of Medi- cine. have been Saved under the Mild Action of these Remedies Alone, uestioned, send for our pamphiet, “Nature's. ”? giving extended information and textim- ae 8 Jrom the first people of the country. Maued ree. The remedies are sent by mail, post-paid, on re ceigt of price, except the Balt. whieh is went bores. press at purchaser’s expense. Consultation free and solicited at our office, or b; mail, giving fui description of your case. z The public ix earnestly cautioned against imita tions and syrurious articles. DESCRIPTIVE PRICE LIST. : iain: REGULAR PAD—82.00; qneipient. rere a het SPECIAL P. 00; Chronic “Liver and Stonach SPLEEN BELT—85.00. En! Spleen and Liver ‘hol- ANT PAD-81.50; Preventive and Cure of INFANT PAD-2), Tatantam and Summer Con: fliary for Colds, ABSORPTION SALT—1 ( Anz amb" Boe Bier O bone Uae. | Sick Hoddackion, numb: farther information as to diseases reached by For, Pi and its Auxiliaries, consult our pam- viet Adaress BINGWALT & HALL, Agents. sore northwest, in the Ladies De- -AT-Law, 124 Dear- wood pronunciation (Parisian) and the sical on ce will ils can enter at any time and will Frops the time they entar. TaBLE BoaRD—FRENCH SPOKEN AT MEALS. between 12 and 1 o'clock, or Mondays and peek after 4 p.m dect-4m APLEWOOD INSTITUT! Pa CoxcoRDVILus, for business, Yale or Harvard Golisga. Es, M P for febazly J. SHORTLIDGE. A M., Principal Witter «@ LIBBEY, OPPOSITE NORTHERN LIBERTY MARKET Cor. Sixth Btreet and New York Avenue, ONB DOLLAR 100 FEET 100 FEET at WILLET & LIBBEY’S, OPPOSITE NORTHERN LIBERTY MAREET Cor. Sixth Street an@ New York Avenue. deols-tr The resdy made, only. e ‘The Celebrated “ Day 8 * val Mi lin. and elegant 3-ply Linen Bosom, only. UNDERWEAR, GENTS’ FUENISHINGS, 3 WEAB. ‘Satisfaction guaranteed in all cases, at DUBREUIL BROs., Branch Baltimore Shirt Manufactory, febi3.1m_ 461 Pennsylvania avenue. (THE PALACE MARKET, Cor. 34th st. and New York ave. TINE ENGHGE OSTOR cennarias $ iD SMEL’ SALMON, HALIBUT AN} Sn BEEF Ti! ERLOINS, 4 Bi NORFOLK OYSTERS, Everything jan33+r yommay PRESENTS. TONED, DUMONDS STE a P. WALLAOH'S, Loan BROKER AND JEWELER, decttr 1417 Penna, av., near Willard'’s Hote ‘LUCKY TROTTING STALLION !—SEAsON fo by Bencoe ne ee oEoRGl Groom, 408 tth st. n.w. febll-Im* FLORIDA ORANGES first-class. Dinner Parties a specialty FRANK J. TIBBETS, Proprietor. A. Sora aes Obicano, Bet a DL; 14 a&crrespordence conhdental Advce free" FBIOES. MM, W. GALT, BRO, & 00, | _geottte e | | ANTED—Yon to know that « first-class SEC- HEE Sse Waa Samer oer carte ata ee ites Boeoaa Clothing. ‘Notes by mi prompt pod st. and New Cc ‘ork ave., on avenue.) most Bite lowest ¢ on Plate and Plated saree sot DRY GoOops, WET Dny coups, ~ SM) dozen Ladies Linan Her CHIEFS at Die, cheap at, we bave a sprinkler hers cools wet, ry patent sprinkler we will m OUT customers at the saiue j LUTTRELL & WINE fete 1930 Pennayloania avenue. 790. por dozen d iefe, Lin @ box, So, eapertor. season, to be the, cheap. v any house in this city. GEO. J. JOHN febiste Corner 7th st.amd Mah UR PRICES WILL TELL. So. ‘So. : Linen Crash, 40. width. 18, 20 and 250, Ancroscogein Cotton, 7. ; Wamsutta do., 10e, forded Pique, 64,8 and 1c. ; Nortin sham Curtain Oy: White Bed Spreads, Suc. ; lange f ‘ones, (AT 48D BELOW Cost. Having determined to discontinue the F atreet branch of our basinese, and hereafter rua rf one store, we will offer the entire stock at 12U5 unt! the 24th instant AT AND BELOW ©osT, after which any goods remaining on hand be told at suction.» ni = The F street store contains first-class Dress Goods, Silks, € Gloves, Kibbons, Domest ¢’ G Gent's Underwear, Ke., &e.and secure GREAT BARGAINS feni3tr - BRODMFAD & OO. YEW LOT DRY GoobSs FULL 8: N AND WATER. — All linen, 1 yard lone Towels, 1%. ; worth 15. All linen, 11-yard long Towels, 12ige.: worth 18, Eatraordivary Liven Towel, worth 25, complete stock of hn Hosiery, mis, La Stes™ and the opportu to never been ize White Blanket, ®1 Extra barvaina in our Ge Dress Gov 30 per c =, Cashmeres, Black 8) off Cloaks, to cl 1 febl2ir 709 [HE MYSTERY” or © back. made ef Wamsntta Musiin same material, Same as Sold Else here Ar 81.50 Eacu. THOMPSON'S SHIRT FACTORY, 816 F street nac., feb7-tr Ovposite Patent Office, V ELVETS AT A SACRIFICE. Having a much larver stock of VELVETS on hand than usual stthis time of the year, we baye determined to close them out, REGARDLESS OF PRICE. Cail and examine our stock, a8 we have every COLOR and QUALITY of Velvets taparted, DON’T MISS THIS CHANCE. CONNOLLY'S New Sraxp, 11th st. and Penna. ave. JALICOES, 4,6 and 6c. yard. ‘Calico Remmant, 25¢ pound. 10c. yard. ad Boye, 25. Ea an: ry Flannels, 12 to toc ae ie. Demorest’s Reliable Patterns. jan%-+tr JOS. B. BAILEY. cor. 7th & F sts.s.e. retailed mt fOLESALE prices, and Six of them ise nice ‘T SOUTHERN SHIRT, Cran Frowz, is made of the same material as the “ Myp- lt a SS) * 4019 Pemmauleena ave., 34 floor. GCN cat BOO AND JOB P Ee ine Pom erect Yona ee COAL AND WOOD. cha: ard-1y feb-Im Cor lat sha D ste. nw. coe AND Woop. NOW I8 THE TIME TO BUY. Call at our wharves, foot of 7th stand see for ZUreelG COAL constantly arriving." WOOD of all ds. Large stock and fair prices Bole manufacturers of .'s Patent Bun- dled KINDLING WOOD. | The only Kindling Wood having & Fire Lighter with every bundle. STEPHENSON & th iret Wi Branch Office, 12th and Povn's avenue. tO ‘Woop. OOoAL. woop. COAL. woop, COAL. nected with JOHNSON TeLErHoxto Best Low Prices. Prompt Deliveries. mill and depot cor uptown offices by Truk With unequaled facilities and advautages for ©90" nomically, conducting the wood aud coal trade, Phare t factory, extensive store yards enabling to stock’ up largely when coal ix jowest; offices throughout the city, and al! in itame-liste communi- cation, insuring prompt attention to orders, We are prepared to offer to our patrons the best o Coal at the very lowest prices Remember, we insure a strictly pure coal, of 2,240 pounds to the ton. Main office, mill F ete.s.w. Offices 1418 7th et_n.w. BROTHERS. Coxxkonons, Wei, JOHNBON Bi ee 27202 F et’ now. 1112 a : \d_221 Pa ave an 1Str areas bh. week on 5! Siunt iy fuse ae Ua ‘ER WI ‘35 Wall New Yor ly MEMBER JE STOCK EXCHANGE will A oi rcee urchase cr eale of Stocks, ‘only. Gurrespondenoe 8OLio- 8 Wall et Now York. sont President National Janitr P24TTs aeTnaL on. YRANOIS HILLBK, 909 Norra Srauer, WHOLESALE AGENT FOR WASHINGTON AND GEORGETOWN. THE TRADE SUPPLIED IN LOT# TO SUIT AT FACTORY PRICES. EMPTY PACKAGES REDEEMED aT BREW YORK PEICuS _CBAS. PRATT 2 cu., Hew York, Sone Psorsirrors 4xp Maworscrvames.