Evening Star Newspaper, September 16, 1880, Page 4

THE EVENING STAR. ‘Tit RSDAY......September 16, 1SS0. ‘The Weather. INDICATIONS TO-DAY, OFFICE OF THR Cutz? Si@NaL OFFICER, WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 1590, For the miid lower barometer, Winds, ete i OFT owing are th x MOMRTER. The fo Teadings of the thermom- eter at th LOCAL NE Amnrsemeni«a, dc.. To ght. Bationai T! (P.—Jarretes 8; altar “Cin- derel Ford's Opera Hons,—B , Pria- Treat min: Wyman, the magician. rote and West's & Oda Felines’ Heil, Condensed Locals. i tend. See notte. ngenia Kioble, the M. Kibble, took place m from Emanuel Eptscopal A very large congre- at On the occasion. The ser- church : camaey ad by the Rev 3 ss Mr. Buex, re patedia the ser val portion of t e Daritag. Ta it the time of it a married life, marriet in Emanuel on tae 6:4 of Her disease was consumption. day, Priscilla Snath- Smothers, unde t ehure! gation vices at th were CC ferdant havt attenti¢ ymes and his wife, Laura M. Ort of Mrs. Lockwood.) lett here last evening to satlon the steamer Bras- sels to-day for Liverpool After a brief visit to Germ anil ii sail tor Bo: here Mr. Ormies aged tn Busto Ts. Sara Andres igned the | men’s Saifrage etion ¥ on, the president Amateur lecred the fot BL Merrit parnalist lowtn sion to the Na beat wit The cttizen in Balttmaore b: {Sons 6 at Sul ‘dinate coua- The connells pi Marylaad, Pe : tt od Ann 5. Washington. was present and Samuel C. Mills, of Wasalng- Mowed. Towson, diet id the inter. fternoon at mos" estimabie friends aod Ment wil take place to-m Oak HM. The a lady, and leaves a large cic! Telatives to mourn her toss. The Iowa republican association inet } Major W. P. Clark was elected treasur ight. . O'ConA Mr. by ¢ . lution Was and a re: citizens of Nebr: with this assoctatt rthur club of Alexandria, Va. Postinast » A.A. Freeman, und Burke and otwe Cole took to the . morning a dead tufant, (mle found at the corner of 7th street road ant man 74 years on dead while at work ewashing at 323 6th street southeast. The Dedy was taken to the of his daughter, Sih, beiween D and E ast. and the coroner gave a certiticate of ccath hom heart disease. Amusements. &c. ATIONAL THEATEM—The audiences at the Noticnal grow larger every night. Tue varied and excelent entertainment offered by * Cin. | Gereila,” and the many capable and thorough | ariists in the cast make the piece very enjoy- able. The various changes are mad + sinq0uuly, and with the tine music, gorgeous scenery and beautiful effects, are most attractive. chestra last evening was in perfect tims, and | every feature of the performance was’ well | given. Foxp’s Oreza Horse. which has been closed during the first part of the week, opens to- | Wilson. Primrose and W' Of Which it is sald that Messrs, d render thetr bal mic songs of Messrs. Wilson. Barlow, Primrose and Happy Cal Wagner are eno: make the ve chortte laugh t ly. Eddie Fox, in his wonderful perform ane and imitations’on the violin ts tinm and the humorous s 4 oration by ft absnrdity ane nem! ising Sketch of 3 ifnate for the | | #00. Wilson. fun the magtzian, jolt, part ot a | Maria | AND they do say, that Dr. Bull's C9, ‘one remedy without a rival. ——_ EASTERN BUILDING ASSOCIATION, No. 3—At the sixth monthly meeting Of this association, hell at Ocd Feliows’ Hall, sth street easton the Mth instant, 26 shares were sold to stockho'dors at $70 premium. ¥ btn quart buckets Ice cream, 35c. at ‘THE STREET SWEEPERS’ INJUNCTION Case.— In the Equity Court (Judge Cox) this moraing the case of L. P. Wright agt. H. L. Crantord— Syrup | baa t t | inspec! | Fa yretercnce could Be had to any da | small ana ‘Te or- | ¢ ; ceased | exemption from taxati | committee st members on ¢ District Government A ba ‘The reconstruction of the Macadam roadway on 7th street 1s progressing most favorably. the work having been ferent om to Wallach street in the County, some 8.500 feet, whiten ts a pertect boulevard, and the fast rate of driving over this new portion shows how the improve- ment ts appreciated. The health oMcer’s report for the week end- ing September 11, shows nuisances abated; cases Of disease referred to coroner, 4; burials at ublic expel 12; investigations for local nt th, 3; tons of garbage removed, 595; animals removed, 105; and the usual 1 pections of marine products and condemna- tons of unwholesome food. An order has been tssned to the engineer de- partment for the repair of the M street © contractor has notified the Commiss! hat the fron castings and material are awalt- s Inspection before being shipped. As before ted, the Pittsbarg ssrface company ts tado the work. Mr. D. MeComb, of the enginger department, has been ordered to Pittsburg to ne material. ‘ District auditor and Controller John T. Vin- son submitted to the Commissioners to-tay estimates of the expenses of bis office for the fiscal year ending June 36th, 1852, sh for salaries and contingent ex 899 ts needed. The estimate is for the same as for the cal Year ending June 300, Iss), except for contingent expenses, which is reduced two hundred dollars. OLD MUNICIPAL RECORDS. District Secretary Tiedall sab nitted his an- hual report to the ‘Commissioners to-day, it's coples of orders passed by the hoard dnrin tt ‘al year ended June 30, 1830. Be stat that on the first of October last rue old record division was temporartly placed tier nis s perviston, a eqplent rmation, which could only be he old miscelianeons re:ords oF ictpal corporations inthe Dist ing the comipission form of govern Aded the Commissioners to catise these revords t+ be arranged and trdexed in such manner chat In In “as commence duty ir first. Of last 3 force adequate to an early precluded by the nee: all available means, not requ metters, upon the urgent duty of re special assessments and other dutic therewith, to which tt ba: to direct ‘temporarily, eve: sion for the division. "The a labor of such dive been insufficient fi ment of the recor ties of thos these di reditabic to the clerks empl work; but, for the reasons state out of proportion to the end pr establishment of the diviston. tbat it will x competen of a, chief, who ention tO this’ du’ lect, arrange and a satisfactory eciticall upon the nsiderably 41a the dito duty tn govern: ESTIMATES, Shend sent morning a note, foners this if to delay cau=ed in waiting foro’ figures of population from the Censifs bureau, and In consequence of the mass of tadulat exhibits on the ject of vital statistics to b2 compiled and compared, he finda himself un- able to present statement {nu detail showing Operations of hts office for past year at this time. The estimates of appropriation required toconduet the sanitary service, secure a fall and correct record of vital statistics, & appended as follows: Salary of heal 00; SIX Sanitary Insp: i © food inspectors, # 00; poun d coutingent expen Uonery, fuel. rent, di attention to two items no: above, the superintendence of which Low comes uncer bis departinent—the @oliection of g: and the provision of medicines aud mi tention for the sick poor. He thinks a larger ppropriation should be asked to enable him to ave Work in the former case proper!y per- cormed. and tn the latter he recomme @ specific Appropriation of $5,000 be asked, this most important service may be placed on a proper footing. Payments for this work are W made from general fund for rel and should that rund become very of charities must ¢ gent sick of our District icines and medical ald. A WATEH MAIN TAX CASE. On September 2 Water R- gistrar Cox , and the indi- go without me ud 0c. Com- ig t> the water mala tax. aid before the Commissioa-rs, with the request that they be laid before the attorney for the District for his opinioa. ays “there was a water main laid prior (9 1 on Hi street northwest, between 9h streets, in front of ‘a lot fronting on li street, containing an area of 6.0)) f This was assessed for water main tox fa Jun S66, and the owner duly notified. ‘Th's pro ¥ Oricinaily belonged to the Van Ness e3!2 rd upon It was bullt a vault or mausol which were deposited the bodies of se members of the Van Ness famlly. In 1575 Caas, W. Van Ness, trustee. deded tts . Jesse B. Wilson, which was duly recorl 4 September 22, 1873, and the munscleam was removed to Oak Iitil Cemetery, and the remains of the persons contained In’ the maxsoleam were removed. The lot was purchased and [3 used for private gain and nas now the beneilt of water main, the taxes for wiich, even it €xempt under ‘any law relative to cem Would seem now to be properly chargeable for S tax. it ts the opinion of this department at from the moment the lot in to be used for burial parpo: mM Ceased; at vate property. rposes Of gain. the lot became taxatl e clal that there 13 no law which cmpts this kind of property from water mal faxes.” Mr. Wilson clatmed Unat he pureh this lot clear of tncumberances and tha was Lot referred to € rear loreover, by referea iddie of 1h mbder 14, . a i to you Augast sarnuille, ¢ property is ex THE METROPOLITAN Po! 1 report of t 2 captain, seven When the’ present number (2 houses are erection of new ged 01 gested Chat some pi irm and di hey may be r tr places tiled w. advantages or Uh {iced fn conn lamnps to be fur ed Ths | € Will ain about be provided for. Tt ls suggested 1 to enable the force to pe I into effect the law te be Polomae tisheries. bospita! are stated, M con disy sary on 6ih street nd the enlarg ol. A compliment n’s infant as © of a upon it. so frequent ‘There have been cited D. of which tue men were the force, ard oiner punishic $4.4 a for the reller or t property. clerk. Guru g the Gf which 2125 OC the arrests against the p. xication. ‘Paes Gf these were for arrests for murder and 3.502 arrests for offenses p which S were for arson, 28 for burslary, ighwey robbery, 15 for forgery, 12 for rod tor grand eby, 2) ior for fraud, 1.029 tor petit. larceny, and + Violating ‘the census faws Of the prison 5,cé4 were colored. Next to Amurica. Ir had tue largest representation amons 1) oners, 1,259, and Germany followed wt: Fines were imposed in 3,364 cases, amounting t> $24,225.05. Of Une total number of arrests: 590 Were tnarried and 9,025 were slogle; 6,130 couid | read and write, and 7.425 could bot, Taere we: 6 attempted suicides, 323 accidents’ repor.ed. abandoned and 47 dead tufunts found, 14 dead bodies found, 172 fires attended, 196 horses aad Dill for ir junction to prevent defendant from using certain street 81 which, it is alleged, embody oS owned by compiata- someon on ese aw te eee Cook ana Cole y. H. Doolist Tor aetenaace: The defendant in bis answer filed eight patents under which he claimed the ‘nt to use the relused the injunctions @esUOR. Tue court Yebicles found acd restored to owners, 20 {n- quests attended, 2 deaths where coroner was nolltied and no luquests held, 1,171 loads of eral weighed, 195 lost culidren restored to pareats, 461 lodgers accommodated, 45 sudden d-aths reported, 9 suceldes aud 1 sunstroke reporied, and 7,017 water notices served by police, THE WASHINGTON asYLUM. The annual report of ui. AL Caswell, Commis. stoner ard Intendent of the Washington Asy- lum, congratu!ates the Commissioners upon the accession of the United States magazine prop- erty to the asylum grounds; states thar the sanitary condition of the asy lam has been greitiy improved during the year by the erection of a building outside for odorous operations, placing transoms over the doors, which converted the stairways into Ve J Shafts by tha ad tt- Uon of cowis on the roof and other beneft:ial change: Coote Separate bath-rooms for both the males and females, better heattag arrangements, together with economy 1a in fuel ‘The inmates are now required to take a bath at least once a Week. All female prison- ers have been uniformed. Land has been re. claimed by Graining. a new road constructed, and running water turnishea for the nse of stock. The fences have been Pgs in thorouga repair, and a hog rage made froma plece of Waste ground. The report notes the planting of thirty-nine trees and 1,000 strawberry plants: stales that there are sixty-nine hogs of improved Berkshire breed on the place; 665 coffins have been made for paupers, and 449 intermeats been made In potter's field. All clothing for male prlsoners 13 made by themscives in a sewing Toom, and most of that for the females as weil as ali the bedding, ete., is made by the women. A large quavtily of excavating and other work as been done for tue engineer departmeat. hirteen colored and six white chiliren have been transferred to other tnsituttons. Tae twenty-two children now in the asylum will bo Similarly transferred when old éaongh. The establishment of a school for the twent. talnors in the asylum 13 contemplated. Tne admission of abte-bodled women whose only @isqueliication for outside work 13 the posse- ston of an tofant ts deprecated, and the report stiggests that one of the magazine building: be arranged as an Infant's asylum, where tie children Can be eared for white the mothers are obtslairg employment. It is alsasuzzested that old criintnals be required to give bonds for their future good behavior or be commit :d for from three months to three years. He re- news bis recommendation to purchase 390 acres of land on the east sid> of the branch for the use of the asylum.and an atditional sp oropria ten of $5,000 to complete the new wing Is asked for. Dering the of the asvinm, 1 Jupe 30.7889, Foreign countries furnished and the United States 1 of the number. There Were 711 white males, 296 white females si colored males and 285 colored temates. The esti- Mates for the comive year are $16,000 for sala- ries, $37,700 for contingencies, and $5,000 for completing the workhouse, making a total of 355.701 ‘The report of the visiting physician, Dr. Joun I. Dyer. shows that 445.patients were’ received et which 59 rematned at the end of the fiscal year. There were 60 deaths. He recommends the reappointment of asecond physician ta view of the Increase in the work of the medivat de- partment. There were § deaths from small pox. VITAL STATIST! ‘The mortality for the week ending Saturday, pteraber 11th, was ss 11 more than the week icus, or at the rate of per 1.009 per an- or the decedent were white males d males and 20 ¢: annual death rat ite and $2.06 tor the colored phibis's pulmonalt3 or con- Ses of the nervous systein seach, Of the deaths, 56 oc- hingto, 4 in Georgetown, 10 in the county and 13 In the ‘lospitals. Fifteea white and 22 colored were under 5 years of age, 6 white and 2 colored were 69 and over. Tb births reported. white males Taaies, 15 colored males and 13 she al Dit 1 rate of 25 6 per 1,000 for ite and 26.9 for :he colored population. vhite, colored; iS i? for the whi ulation, Fri Legal Contest ff Possession of a child. A PATER CHARGED WITH KIDNAPPING Hi3 OFF- PRYING. Jn the case of thechilki Wm. Edgar Thomas, Soh of Mr. JoLnson P. ‘Thomas, tor whose pro- 1 habeas corpus was {sited last 3 feh the hearing was continued, a rule to show cause was isstied a few days aZ0 y Judge Cox, returnable yesterday afiernoon. wite, and pending tie hearing on eas corpus a few weeks ago Mr. Thomas seebag the child on t custody of Mr. Gittings (a3 1s sta affidavit) at the instigation of John F. al whose house on if street near 9ih Y east (the affidavit states) the child ts secreted, In addition to this affidavit that of that on the 232 of August they han’s house to serve ¥ Kidnapping his ci house as his, refused them admit loug time, Wat K. omas for aimed the lance for a admitted that the child was In the house and he was very emphatic to his reitical to perinit the child to be taken with Mr, bomas to the station, and going up statrs he lecked ihe cilld up, although both Thomis and J. Thomas signitied their consent to the g endeavored to t to withdraw Uncir consent. Thi Was, however not prosecuted, and Mr. levied to proceed by rule.’ Yesterday Mrs. ‘thomas and Mr. Keenan by the:r counse HL a. Ww db. T. larley tiled thet ‘Tuctuas says that on August 23d brought her son to her at he: a he remalned with her some $ |OW GUE Of the Jurisuiction of tne court 50 beyond the jurisdiction of the court was served, 50 far as sh cn* bat her husvind ov horse:e iL to the CU tody and control of the ates that her husband has left her heme and bas not provided the ih means of support. Mr. Keenan uat he lias no! now and never bas bad the custody or contrei of the ¢ i not Know wher. now Js and lias no meaus of preduetng Bim before un ‘Thomas sub tiled his ¢ he aor th he instigation of an. he took 2 another who took it to Pea , Ne 9 Jt 1s understood that ‘Thoinas has become reconciled to Mr. aad Mrs. | Gitlings, and has ted an instrument giving them the control of the child and unites with Them ip the Sproceedings to recover the child. ‘The hearing Witl take pk aturday. Mr. Thomas his answer farther states taat he “bas been Griveu trom bis home by the said Kee- ban, anc ts atratd of Mls life to return there to Teside, that bis wife reruses to leave the house With bit, aud respondent 1s now with his lfttle son Charles, temporarily restding oa C street DIVORCE Case: esterday Mr. W. HL 2 filed a bili tor James S. Walker for a trom Marion P. Walker. Tie papers ury DL. Mason tis morning, by Jesse H. m, tiled a bil! for a divorce from the bonds Oi matitmony with a T. Mason. The par- are Coll wud were marcled fa 1371, and ea logether Until 1579, and he charges that ppily together for tlve years she e n she has is IMfe and health; vat to get ot ‘3 to do his she refuse:t to pre- preseribed by the doctor; dQ him at different 2 found ar i that she shortly ali int emperanc Lis lit she rend tolerable that he was f Ler societ children menth, ed Lis hdraw from but be provided tor his lo Lalumore with the tives youngest culitren. THE JACKSON DEMOCRATIC AssoctaTION mot last evening Cosinopolitan Hall, M gE. Norrls fn the chair and Lipscomb setre- tary. Sev ers unbers were elec: Mr. HL. ©. Claughton a5 tntroduced and sald there Was LO need Of speeches to convince or enthuse When the name of “tilancock, the superb” was enough to arouse them. {Applause.) He then contrasted the two parties und boldly clatmet tba: the democracy put down the rebellion and that the yenerals who aehfeved the victories Were democrats. He incinded Grant, who he Said was a democrat unul he became corrapt. Shree rousing cheers were given at th eoneiu- Sich of hts speech. Vice President Bail then Sibg a new campaign song “Bloody Shirt with >kull ane Cross Bones’ to che tune of “ilold the Fort.” the audience jointugin the chorus. Cy. H. Jackson fotlowed, and afer referri: the resuli. in Matne as’not betng consol. the republicans suid that the repabileans wou d smirch the character of the Savior if he w g supported by the democracy. Mr. Adim Ki Wald said Garfield was tue darkest horse be ever saw, and “don’t you iorget 1." He (the Sp Aker) Was a soldier wader Hancock and a na- tive ut Yexas, he fought mst the south, ercssed the Potomac wien Ellsworth landet m Veglola, as asergeant, win three men saved the telegraph wi from being cut, and “don’t YOU O er ft” Lancock ts the next President, vo. J. McD Caningten made the closing at Gtss Of tle everiog, }redicting under the ad- Intuistretion of Hancock an era of peace and presperiiy, Fors. Impnovewent—Messrs, ‘Tenny & Crosby, of the Nationat hotel, are ADOUs to Cou, mecce a thoror recuastructioa and repatr of this hotel, (ot ebiee they have a relewse for threa yeals.) involving the dowu of the east bubding. which has heretofore been used for servants’ rooms; the removal of the reac Wall op the 6ih street side and extending the Width of that portion tive feet and taking out ot Uhe floor between the first and second stories, making the ceiling of the ki'@ien some 14 (eet high and the entire lergth of the kitchen sone 60 Teet. There wiil alsv be a general system cf tke ve aad Pl in vider generaly. ul ar there were 2,040 inmates | 9 of wiom remained there on | The Improvement Boom TEE STAR has from time to time given a de- scription of the very many fine buildings erected in Washington this season, and below will be found come edditional ones. Mr. C. F. ERjcbardson has recently com- pitteda of nineteen houses 0a New Jersey avenue, D@tween Rhode Island avenue and R street northwest. These houses are of brick, two-story and basement, containing ten rooms each, with bathroom and all! modern improve- mebts and conventences. This avenue is nearly on a jine with Ncrth Capitol street; is wide,with a large space for parking, and when the avenue sball have been graded, will make one of the Most desirable streets in the city, having a good view of the Capitol on the south ana Leprott park on the north. The work of paving this avenue is embraced In the estimates of the Com- uitsstoners. The houses of Mr. Richardson all have tenants. A handeome residence 1s now !n progress of constiuction for Mrs, McCrabb, on Massachu- selts avenue, near Dupont Circie, 22 feet front by 40 deep. The plan has an entrance hall 7 feet Wide leaaing to a spactous staircase hail lighted by @ mullioned window of stained glass; the partor has large windows, with balcony looking out On Massachusetts avenue; the dining-room arranged with octagon end, giving a pretty lew of the fire-place, with its elaborate chim- rey piece, from the parlor. Tue se tbird stort re divided into comfortab! bers, with bath-rooms, closets, &e. ‘fhe froat is a Carefully -dectzned specitaen of Queen Anue arenttecture, a striking feature of Walca is a larce oval window, affording a view of Dupont ana scott Circles. “The wood and tron work of te front is arustiealiy palnied tn parti-color. the sashes of lead work and cathedral glas the roct ts covered with red tile—the whole f.rming a quaint and cosy home. Gray & Page. architects; Charles C. Marta, butider. Mr. A. Pollok ts buliding a ‘fine residence on I street, between 17th and isth streets. The ture of the plan fs a jarge central stir hall, With library adjoining, separated by aa ela! orate Sercen formed with eolamn3 and arches, With spandrils of richly colored cathedral glass and lead work. ‘The staircase is divided into : quare platforms, and the oraa- ‘trade torms a pretty vista through the screen from the library. The front has a large mullioned bey window, with colored glass iransoms, and finished by a parapet, forming a balcony to third story. The Interior trimmings are iluished in the natural wood, and the fire places flutcd up with ornamental tle, brass andirons swipging grates. The house 13 complete in ail the modern improvements and artistically finished. Gray & Page, architects; Netlee Anderson, builder; Hayward & Iutel inson, plumbing; John Gibvson, Philadelphia, stained glass and painting. Mrs. P. W. Page is remodeling her residence 128 Q street. “Che front will have a squai bay window, with arched windows, the col- umrs with carved caps, &c., in first and second storfes. and a balcony in third story, with an crbamental balustrade, and roof covered with red tile, making a rich architectural feature on this street. ay & Page, architects; Notiee Anderson, builder; John Gibson, stained glass aud painting, WasIxoTon CATTLE Manxer.—[tleld cvery Wecnesday, at Queenstown, on the Metropoli- an Branch, B. « 0. R. R., three miles from the Lewis D. Means, proprietor.J—At the Queenstown Grove yards yesterday head of cate were sold at from’ 3% to 41; cents per pol 200 sheep and lambs were sold—old sheep, from #3 To 4 cents; lambs from 5%; to Cows and calves Sold from $30 to #4. t brisk. ESTATE SAL etioneers, sole rs. > yesterday for David W. Duneanson Mahor, trastee, the western 18 fe nehes cf Ln No.'17, in square 253, and having a depth of Fe improved by a frame dwe 01 Bre THE COURTS. tnridge. Equity Covrr—Jucge Cor. To-day, Wright ae Cranford; preliminary injuncticn retused. Wise agt. Roche; heariag on restraiping order fixed. Estate of Charles Edmunds, non compos; advance to admtnisira- terordered, Purdy agt. Young; sale ordered. Forrest agt. Perkins; guardian ad item appoint. ed and trustees substituted. liughes agt. Favnee; sale ordered avd trustee appointed. Ebbinghaus agt. Kililan; on hearing. Porrce Cover—Judge Bundy pro tem. Yesterday, afer our report closed, Dantel Webster, threats, pleaced gutlty; IS LO keep the peace or jail.” Mary Elizabeth Mani as- sault on Nelly Merehard with a stove griddle; 5. Prisclila Smothers, assault on Eliza Scott; personal recognizance to keep the peace, ‘To-day, Jobn F. Gerbold, loud aud boisterous; forfeited collateral. Annie Keese, ilattie Davis snd Henry Chariton, vagrancy; bonds or wor! house. id Acton and Mattie Snow, loud and boisterous; $5 or 15 days each, Amanda Stew- art, assaidt on Mary Lomax; $5 or 10 days. Al- bert Snowden, larceny of a box of cigars from James W. Harrison; 20 days in jal. Joha ‘Thomas, larceny cf two vests from George T. Keen; G0 days fn jail. Charles Smith, larceny of two bushels of coal; su days in jail. Molly Boewell, threats to Josephine King; personal bonds to keep the peace. Chas. L. Crow, as- Sault on Joho C. Lederer; $10 or 30 days in jad. Henry Temple, assault on Chas. Calhoun; von tinued; bonds $500. Bridget Morrison, assauit on Wm. H. Bell, by striking bim ex the head with a brick; $10 or 30 days. Elma J. Barr, dis- orderly conduct; $5 or 10 days. ALEXANDRIA. THE VIRGINIA MIDLAND RatLxoap.—The ar- gument upon au injunction obtained by str. sibert, of New York, who represents abot $60,(00 of the stock of the Virginia Midiand rail- roac, to prevent the trustees of that company trom disposing of the road in order that 1 may be reorganized, was begun on Friday last before the court or appeals. in session at Staunton, and concluded yesterday by Col. W.W. Gordon. cf Hicbmond. Eminent counsel were engaged on beth sides. Judge Bobertson, Jas, A'tred Jones, Gen. Wim. H. Payne and Wm. H. Black- ford eppeared for the trustees, who represent £200,000 worth of stock and desire to sell. Col. Gerdon, of Richmond, and Capt. Francis L. Smith, of this city, represented those who op- pese the reorganization of the road. The case Was submitted to the court, and a decision may be expected in about ten days. 2 PROPERTY AND LAND SALE.—Messrs. O'Neal & Lucas, auctioneers, sold on Saturday last, as commissioners of sale, the two-story frame dwelling and lot sttuated on the south side of Duke street extended, in West End, Fairfax county, a short distance west of the “Sto bridge,” belonging to the late Harrison Enmer- son.to Judge das. Sangster for $1,275: also a tract Cf land containing about 30 es, south ot the atove, belonging to the same, to M. Scbuler, for $1,427.50. ACCIDENT TO A ‘TRAMP.—As the nine o’elock train on the Washington and Onto raiiroad from ibis city was approaching East Falls Church Station this morning, a tramp stepped on the Uack in front ct tie engine. He was knockad about 20 feet into a ditch and severely hurt. pe gave bis name as G coy MStOH) from Lynch- uUrE, razette, 15! mmcnthis ago Captatu Sidney Cooper, of this cit end Senator Ferry, of Michigan, bad a person encounter, the “former charging the long. Whiskered Senator with the action Of his daughter and the aileuxuion of ton. Somewhat of a sensation has boon created in this city to-day by the announ LeLt in Ove ot the Catholle caurehes thas the young lady in question, Miss Fiorence Cooper, had embraced that relivion and would take th vel] at an early day. ‘The familly are vers ct Eps Opalians, and the Tact of thelr favoring the }Ourg lady's renouncing all worldly things ha3 Caused much comme Ton. Henry ¥ ‘dren, of Detroit, Mich., an ex member of Congre is dead. pps LATEST NEW FALL DRY GOODS JUST RECEIVED. ALL-WOOL COLORED CASH MERES. Navy Biue, Garvet, Sea! Brown, Myrt'e Groea and Drab, Double-wiath, 49 ceuts. ALL- WOOL BLACK CASHMERES, Doubie-width, 45, 50, 60, 75, 87 cents. BLACK AND COLORED SAiIN3. BLACK SILKS, GROS GRA! 75, 87 cents, $1, $1.25, B1 50, 81.62. 110 yieces of new FALL DRER! the latest designs, at 25 cents sleet oer LADIES’ CLOTH, ALL OOLORS, ‘Navy Biue, Grey, Seal Brown, Drab and etc. WHITE WOOL FLANNELS, 15, 18, 20,25, 31,37, 50. Red Medicated FLANNEL, willed, 25.30,37,59c. CANTON FLANNELS, 8, 10, 12, 16 centa. CLOTH for Men and Boy ear, 25, 40, 87, 500. BLANKETN, €2 50 per pir; #3, $3.60 and 84. BED COMFORTS, $1, 81 25, $1.50. NOTIINGHAM CURTAIN LACE, 25, 31, 37, £00. C. M. Towson, ere ave ,Scuth Side, near 7th & C: Market. BYY ROW Te BUY CHear. ‘The great sale of ODDS AND ENDS GENps FINE soorsh gt ABD GAITERS, LADIES’ KID AND GOAT BUTTOs, MISSES AND BOYS’ SOHOUL SHOES, AT HALF THEIR VALUE, STILL CONTINUES AT LL. BEILBBUW’S No. 402 7th st. n.w. Biga of ‘The Old Woman in Window." soli-am GEORGETOWN. THe Coal TradE.—Thirty-seven boats left Cumberland Tuesday with 4,153.15 tons of coal, American C | asfottows: For Georgetown—Consolidation Co. 78607 fons; Maryland. 99613; New Central, 459.11; Borden, 336,i¢; Blaen Avon, 45 Pied: | mont, 120.02; Individual, 117. For Alexandrta— S01.04 tons; George's Creek, 203.03, ‘The shipments of coal for the week ending Sat- urday last were 45,064 tons, and for year to that date t compa 555 tons, an Increase of 343,104 tons as with corresponding pertod of isi9. The shipments by B. and O. railroad for the week, 15,229 to Increase of 25: New Central, 7, Central, 234,491; George's Cree! 2 tons aver i ped 11 George’s Creek, 6. the year—Consolidation Co., 376.937 tons: ; for the year, 594.455 tons, an 74 tons as compared with Si | By Chesapeake and Ohio canal for the week, S95 tons; for the year, 299,944 tons, an in- crease of 46.617 tons as ‘compared with last year. were, Shipments by Pennsylvania ratiroad for the week. 6.949 tons; for the year, 3 tons, an Increase of 43 For the week Consolidation ship; 397 toa: for New 167,049; Borden, 116,659; none others over 100,000 tons. TRE GRatn TRabgs.—There were no arrivals of grain and no offerings on ‘change to-day. ABEIVAL OF PASSENGER TRAINS Baltimore and Potomac Depot, corner Gth and & Streets. MORNING. EVENING. Wash'ston nixht lines :20|tBalt., Phil. & Boat'n12:30 Sonthern Ex........8:00|tLimited express, {Baltimore secom...._¥ :40|tWash’ton day line.4 30 SNorth and West... 5) Washington pass'r..7-00 iWarh’gton express. 10:35 {North and West. 45 IDs; + Dally ‘except Sunday. 1N.O. fast ine. [+ Waab'xton expressi0:25 =-.9:15 Baltimore and Ohio Depot. corner New Jersey Avenue aud © Street. MORNING. EVENING. fTPhile., Balt & way..6:00 t8t. Louis & Cin. ax.1 tN. Phils. ex. Balt. & way stati Fred. & way stations.8 Balt. & Apnap. ex. A 8:27 tBalt. & Laurel Baltimore express. :9:00| Western accom. Seine S| t Balt.,Anns. & way.6 37 tBait. & way eta’ Staunton & Va. Spr. Baltimore expreas..11:30) express. +Dsiiy. be & way Be aay ox: a cept Sandav. It West CITY ITEMS. For Nice Printing sce Brown, 920 F st. LOpILLg’s HEADACHE SPECIFIC cures headache at once. Price 50 cents, Three Valuable Testimonials. FROM EX-ATTO} To Dr. Von Me ERAL Wi psehz ver, 619 19/h s Deak Stk: 1 am about to be absent for some ILLTAMS, Te WILLIAMS, ime, and It affords me pleasure to say that I have Cerlved great benefit from your treatment of acatarrbal asthma with which Ihave been afiticted. Georcs H. Washington, 10th September, 1330. From First Assistant jeneral Tynere To Dr, Von Moschzisker: 1am very much relleved by your trot @ case of Catarrh affection. JAMES ostmaster iS in N. Tyrer, From Professor J. H. Siddons. My Dear Doctor Icannot deny myself the pleasure of express- ing my sincere gratitude for the kind at you bestowed wy ompletely ment, of a 01 him for some time. WASHINGTON, nh my son Fred him by_your us Catarrh Ww Sept. 10, 15: Itching Piles ston You cellent treat- had afi |. H. StppoNs. Is one of the most annoying diseases In the world, and yet all can find sure relict by the use of Dr. Sirdyme’s Ointment. in thousands of it has instances, and been tested invariably makes a sure cure. The symptoins are mols ture, like perspiration,intense itching,increased by sc) atching, very distressing, particularly at night, as If pin worms were crawling ln and about the rectum, the private parts are som Procure the ointment at on times affected. Sold by all druggists. SKINNY MEN AND WOMEN are not admired. If lacking flesh, vital, brain, or nerve force, use “Welles Health Renewer.” "Greatest remedy on earth for impotency, sexual debility, decline, &e, #1 at dru; and for ‘ists: Depot, 48 Barclay street, N.Y., yashington at 450 Penn’a avenue, “ BUCHUPABIA.”—Quick, complete cure 4 to6 days; ali urinary complaints; $1, at druggists. For Washington at 459 *“Rov@a on Rats. a. AVE. Clears out rats, mice, roaches, @ box; for Washington at 450 Pa. avenue. “ALDERNEY WaGons.”—Fresh Alderney butter eburned every morning, and delivered In 3 Ibs. “Ward” prints, cheese, butterm! 35e. per Ib. Al "—ASk for it. It -bugs. 15. 150, cOttag and sweet milk 5¢. per qt. BOOTS AND SHOES. cHoor SHOES! SO000L AT THE SHIE3! GREAT BOSTON SHOE AUCTION HOUSE, 491 Penn Avenue, SIGN OF THE RED FLAG, THE LEADING SHOE HOUSE IN THE DISTRICT. ‘The proprietor of the above house having, Stock of BUOTS and SHOES ever broaght! Just returned from the Est with the wc Pal before the public, at prices that astonish all. Byys' School Shoes.. Mies School Shoes. PRIGE LIST: AND ALL OTHERS IN PROPORTION, AT THE GREAT BOSTON SHOB AUCTION HOUSE. sep] LEOPOLD BICHOLD, Proprietor. ScncoE SHOES. SCHOOL SHOES. ‘These _n want of, good, solid leather, Children's, Boys and Misses School’ Shoes caa find them at Low Prices at ai Our Misses Pebbie, MARKET SPACE. all _ leather, Buttoh, Boots, sizes 11 to 2, at 81.25 pair. Cannot be beat, Our entire atock of Men's Low Shoes will be sold regardless of cost. angi? W. . RICH, 717 Market Space. N EW YORK SHOE STORE, 605 Pennsylvania Avenue. CLOSING OUT AT PRIME COST ALL OF OUR MEN’S FINE LOW SHOES aND LIGHT CONGRESS GAITERS. AT ACTUAL COST, LADIES’ FINE BLIPYFRS: sce NEW! ALL OF OUR WPORT TIES and LIGHT EID BOOTS. pitas goods must be sold, to make room for Fall ck. CALL AND BE CONVINCED. ONE PRICE. auee Wr Mzan Busrsxss. GEO. McCARTHY. [pron BITTER Stop One Minute and Think. Iron Bitters! Iron Bitters Iron Bitters| I Iron Bitters Iron Bitters if, DIGé: ur feel IsON If: se IN BURDEN, IN BI cure you. If you are a mother, aad have Iron Bitters Iron Bitters Tron misters: not milk orstrec, chili or; fer from diseace fenales fry IRON a _bave DYSPEPSIA, 1N- STION. or NECRALGIA. IRUN BITTERS will If y is a have no A; ite, Trom Bitters, y- Yee] gongesly DEBILL LATED, SIPrEns will cue you. THIN, cr petit ‘OOCASIONAL DiZ- tor Took thse Lae A ITERS tonurse your Hyater.a, or are iiaols two you CAN BE OURED. Paice 814 Ber. ALL Pavecisis Ser, THEM. THE BROWN OHSMICAL CO., For sale by avenue, Wi BaLTIMORE, Soe PRrorrierons. PICNICS, EXCURSIONS &e. CH BALTO, STEAM SHIST FACTORY, 425 7th street n.w. The celebrated Re-iforced SHIRT, 6 for $6, or 81 apiece, eknowindied to be the Feet and thet com e Shirt for the price in the city. A genvine Wamsutia SHIRT, finished except but- | apiece— t ni % sonata button holes, 6 for $4.50, or Tic. | pabitts to order—6 for 89; 6 for $10.50; 6 for $12. Perfect St wuarant = 435 7th st. nm. w. competent man eent to of the Teasuree. aad On ole N. B.-A city to take 64 NAVY BLUE CLOTH, NEW FALL CASHMERES. NEW FALL DRESS GINGHAMS. MERINO UNDERWEAR. BLACK SILKS AND BATINS. (OmPLIMERTARY EXCU RSI0: a — NAJIONAL BASE-BALL CLUR, BY THE CUDIZENS OF THE DISTRtcT, TO MARSHALL iALL, ON SEPTEMBER 17. Bost 1 aves Sevorth street wharf atG pom. Bahib ton bell came on SEPTEMBES 16. Tick- &t , Rood for botli, 50 cants. sepl6-2t Ezccusions ON STi ER MARY | WASBINGTO! TO COLOQUAN FALLS Mocday. Weineadsy and Fri- luring the season. Music. trip, 26e. Dancing. Leave’ her wharf af 9 a. m.; returning at 8 p.m. ON BUNDAY TO MARSHALL HALL AND MT. « VERNON SPRINGS. Leave her wharf at 2:30 p. .return'ng at 7-30. Round trip, 2 cents. turTine at 7-80) FLANNEL, FELT SKIRTS. CASSIMERKES, REPELLENTS. ry TYLER & CHEWNING, (Late Clerks with Perry & Bro.), sepl3 O18 7th st. n.w. ONE PRICE BOSTON DRY GOODS HOUSE. DESIRABLE LINE IN LADIES’ AND MISSES’ WRAPS, SUITABLE FOR EARLY FALL, at 50 CENTS ON THE DOLLAR, WOODWARD, LOTHROP & COCHRANE, 705 and 769 Market Space. ONE PRICE. sep lO (ABEEts. ve have just opened a splendid assortment of WILTON, AXMINSTER, MOQUETTE, BODY BRUSBELS, TAPESTRY BRUSSELS AND INGRAIN CARPETS in all the newest and most choice designe. ‘Tapestry Ingrain Oarpets with Borders to match. ‘3 TO MT. VERNON SPRINGS Every Raturdey Curing the senso’ . Dan- Ging. Leave ber wharf at 9308. m be 4p. Rouvy cone. TO 'NULFOLK. FORTRESS MONS AND THY CAPES” — ‘on the POPULAR STEAMER JANE MOSELEY, EVERY SATURDAY EVENING, at 6 p.m. Fare Kound trip $1.50. eialcronns, &e., apply to General Offi, 1416 Bet nee aoe Se illand’e Motel, atid af the owt Gth etrect wi Ww tia LOVELL, Pros AMILY SUPPLIES. WHITE BREAD AND BEAUTIFUL ROLLS AND BISCUITS Will be guaranteed if you use CERKS, the celebrated Minnesota Patent Process Flour, hh was award- $4 the first premium over all other competitors at the National Fair. MINNEOLA, a maynificent Mirnesots Patent Process Flonr. BLEKLING, the hance Winter Whest Patent in A» ly i far superior to a great many #0-ca’) any flour surertor t and We feel aesu them once w named brands of class grocery store. Wholeasle Depot— Cor. Ist st. and Ind: sne2t WM. M. J UST RECEIVER— SPICED BROOK TROUT, (Bach Fevelien.) Srow- > teres, * or Sterling, ed that « T who tries SPICED OYSTERS, FRESH DEVILED CRABS, SARATOGA CHIPS, MORAVIAN PRETZELS. B. W. REED'S SONS, Wisk Street northwest, 7HESH MEATS AND DRESSED POULTRY _ ausls LY OF FRUITS AND VEGETA- BLES RECEIVED DAIL FINE PRINT AND TUR BUTTER. Everytaing first clans, and prices resonable, 99 TBE PALACE MARKET, Cozxen lire ax NEw Yoru Avene 4025 FRANK J. TIRBETS & Co: No. 1L07 F st. nw. FALL MILLINERY. Wo bave now oren and ready for male for early fail wear, STRAW and FELT Ln E> INNETS, toccther with a varinty of NCY_ FEATHEKS, BIBBONS, VEL- VETS, SALINS, &e. Frecial attention xiven to MOURNING ORDERS. sep T M. WILLIAN'S. Tadies wonid do fmyrna Carpets, Rucs and Mate in wrest variety. ‘Those furnishing will find it to thetr advantage to examine our stock before purchasing. HOOE BROTHER & C0., Fert 13238 F st. m w.. near Ebbitt Honse. Buck SILKS: BLACK CASHMERES! COLORED CASHMERES! BLANKETS! SHAWLS! WAMSUTTA COTTON, the best in the world, 10. GOOD CANTON FLANNEL, 8 EXCELLENT BLACK SILKS, 75, 87, $1. BLACK SILE, 62. BLACKEILES, $1.25, $1.50, 81.75, 82.00, $2.50 COLORED SILK8, every color, 62 to $1.50. CARTER’sS, ‘7ii Market Space. Black and Colered SATINS, Black and Colored SILK VELVETS, Good Quality DOUBLE BLAN- KETS, $2.0; BLUE FLANNEL, RED FLANNEL, WHITE FLANNEL, at the very lowest cash prices; BALLARDVALE FLANNELS, every qual- ity; BEAUTIFUL LAWNS, 6; SHETLAND SHAWLS, Red, White, Blue, $1.00 up to $2.50; Beautiful WOOL DRESS GOODS, new fall shades, 15, 18, 20, 25, 31, 37, 50, 62, 75, 81.00. CARTER’S, ‘Til Market Space. Guitrs TO ORDER. is Our SHIRTS to order ara unsurpassed for com- fort, style and durability. Fitwusranteed. Ready- mace HINTS of our own make, 50 cente up. Choice lot of NEOKWEAK at 50 cents, formerly 1. Elegant British Half Hose at 25 cis. ; Hosiery loves, Collars and Ouits- JAMES THOMPSON, Manager of Thompson's Shirt Factory, S16 F et. n.w., opp. Patent Odtice. Be THE “MYSTERY” SHIRT. sep? anls ‘There ie nothing better in the market. It is els. wantly qade, and of the very best material, and only 80 cents, fir ished, for the wash tub. Only 80 cents for the ‘‘Miystery” Shirt. Gent's LINEN COLLARS, latest stylos and finest quaiity,only $1.60 per dozen; six for 75 cents. Best quality, at Oceana BRANCH BALTIMORE SHIRT FACTORY, aue1s 1002 F atreet north wert, Ses MANUFACTUREES. DUEBREUIL BROS, & CO., 2LA2 F Street N. W. ‘We sell the cheapest SHIRTS for the money in ¢ city. Osc Eurserio snr only 65 cents. The PURSKA RELNSOROMD, dished, opty 81 We will compare it with say Ctuer Birt Yor the money. Also, 2 line of GENTs' BUBNISHINGS always on hand st DUBREUIL BROS. & CO., 3928 A112 F street N. W. LUMBER! LUMBER! LUMBER! A NEW DEPARTURE. ALL OF OUB JOIST AND STUDDING ARE OUT IN NORTH CAROLINA. THEY HAVE MORE HEART IN THEM, CLEARER OF KNOTS, AND BETTER MANUFACTURED THAN ANY VIRGINIA PINE LUMBEB. UR PRICES ARE THE LOWEST IN THE orry. FLOOBING, (GOOD).......000.--. 91,00 Ro. 1 BOARDS, (ALL 16 FEET)...........81.85 well to examine my stock of FALL HATS, | BONNETS, JACK TRIMMINGS and ETS and D¢ ADIES' AND CHILDREN’S SHOES 4 MADE TO ORDER. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. JAS. 1. VEBMILYA, LADIES’ FASHIONABLE 007 MAKER, aug? Opposite U. 8. Patent Ditios. ISS BELLE LUcas DEESSMAKING AND PATTERN PARLORS, 801 MARKET SPACE, Corner 8th st., Keep Building. PLAITING, 902 9th at. n. declt HOUSEFURNISHINGS., AS FIXTURES, THE PEST ONALITY FOR TH LOWEST PRICE, CAN BE HAD 53% A5th street. Dew styles received daily. Largest Stock in the District. No trouble to show goods. E. F. BHOOKS. B5th st.. Corcoran Building. pepl4 aes WARE. Housekeorers fitting out or rep'enishing’ can find all they require at cur store for, Dining Boom ana katchen in CHINA, CROC} GLASSWARE AND HCUSEFURNISHING GOODS Of beet quality at low prices. M. W. BEVERIDGE, (Late Webb & Beveridxs,) Bey 2 No, 1009 P )pE=nsse FOR COLD WEATHER, ERY, venue. IF LOU WANT COMFORT Procure oze of the KEYSTONE WROUGHT IKON FURNACES. They make pure hot alr free from gasand Gust, end is more durable than any other Heater, and is the cheapest and moet power- ful Heater made. WALTER D. WIVILL, 452 Penn. ave. ohiLg f toves; also, the best 1 al of Latrobes, Bibb's New Baltiuore, New Silver Palace, Parior Sun, &c ; Tin Rvofias, Plamblaz, Stove Repeirs. Prices alweys as low as any cther house. JOHN MOAN, 2126 Pennsylvania ave., anal-2m 425 th st. nw. Orders by telephone will receive prompt attea- thon. aug27-lm G4* COUKENG STOVES, ‘The Warhirgton Gas Light Company have at their offce, on 30th atrect an assoriment cf the SUM DIAL GAS COOKING STOVES, in various gizes and patterns. ‘This 18 the Btove used by Miss Dods inher lecture on cakery. Call and exsatve them. auz23 EATING 8) 2s MOTI’ BOCIAL LATROLE ILTON @ SHEDD, 4200 9 evel) hh street mow. Ww S. JENKS & CO., . No. 727 7th st. n.w., ts for the ST. GEORGE sn4 TAG HRAD ELEVATED (VEN RANGES, the CIAL and FILE SIDE JEWEL and Palos SUN LATROLEA, RADIANT HOWE. STAR, anc EXCELSIO“ FURNACES. AU strictly firet cla: od A! fall line SLATE MANTELS, Ghat onary and Poe table NGFS and COUR STOV!n: sll of wuich mapaabas ee eae tee 0 from altin want of above goods: ‘aart ((°LUmBIA POTTERY. 313 Georgia avenue, foot of 3d st. cast. Fine STONE and EABTHENWASE of every de- SH sid machine made FLOWER POT: EDES COOKING