Evening Star Newspaper, September 9, 1881, Page 4

LOCAL MENTION. The Weather. OFFIck OF THE CHIEF SIGNAT, OFFr Wasnixcto. D.C.. September 9. 188}. 9:30 a.i. For the middie Atiantic states, cloudy weather, with rain, easterly backing to northerly winds, lower barometer, stationary or lower tempera- ture. Special Weather Bulletin, PREDICTION OF THE LONG LOOKED FR RAIN. ‘The chief signal officer furnishes the following special bulletin to the press: Since midnight a hurricane has made its appearance off the Caro- Tina coest. {t will probably move northward, rly gales and heavy rains on the r north as New York during the day, he New England coast north of Cape Cod and to-morre ‘The coast north of Charleston is eau a. The tempera- ture has fallen siightly n the upper lake rezion, end risen from two toe eight degrees in the Missouri valley, and from four to cight degrees in the lower lake re- gion. ‘The following temperatures are reported from stations on the north ier: Eastport, ©; Duluth, 3°. Th Tainy weather will uth Atlantic states t0-<d Cnrap REPAIRIN street. FUSSELL's ice cream. FOLLow1na special to-morrow only at between H and In covered fruit jars, be sold th street, stal glass . per doz.: 9-inch pie . including 5 slate | i0e.; slipper match 31 Ib. coffee Teal majolica | paricains in every tore. liom from mon mitocs use urse’s, Khand F sts, 2c. Your Eresignr fitted correctly at Hempler’s, optician, CITY AND DISTRICT. Condensed Locals. The Washington Brick Machine company yes- terday entered suit against John H. Clark and others to enfe a mechanie’s lien for $530.07 on lot 16, in Davidson's subdivision of part of square 169. The National Grand Lodge of Good Samari- tans, (colored,) which has been in session at the Virginia Avenue Baptist church (old Island hall) since Wednesday morning, paraded the streets esterday afternoon with musie and banners. This is a secret beneficial order among the col- ored people, and is quite extensive, having state and subordinate lodges. The body now in ses- sion is made up of delegates from state grand lodges. Mr. E. B. Williams, of Norfolk, is the president. Last evening Damon Drill Association met at Feulling’s, 337 Pennsylvania avenue, where a fine collation was enjoyed, about forty members and invited guests participating. A handsome uniform was presented Edward Dunn, com- manding, as a birthday present, P. G. C. James E. Mitchell making the address. There was music, instrumental and vocal, by Prof. Perard and others, and a very pleasant evening was en- Joyed. —— Washington Market, Retail Prices, sirloin, 18a20¢. per Ib.; do por- se, 25e.: rib roast, 12}4a20e.: steak, 12!ga- 20c.; Corned Beef, Sal2e.; Dried Beef, chipped, S0e.; do. sliced, 2c: Lamb, 15a20c.; Veal Mutton, 1al5e.; Pork, 10%gal2e.; e, 12'ye.; Bacon Hams, sugar cured, 123ga- houlders, 8ai0c.; Breasts, 10al2:¥c.; Lard, ¢ ons Wa doz ai per at. 4a8e. per Ib.: do., (f Sal0e.: Watermele Fisu. ) Saide. Canteloupes, 10a25e. | ephead, 15a20e. per Ib.; Porgies, Salde.: Pe iba 20e. pei per Th at, 15a%0e.; Trout. Iaise. per Il buaneh: Spot: aylors, 15020 , Ware. pe Lobster, 12e. per per dozen; do., 5; Turtle, 25¢.ag1 each. Betrer.—Philadelphia_ Print, 45e. per Ib. e.: New York. 35a40c.; roll, | Eggs, 18a%e. per doz, | Potatoes, Irish, 20a30¢. per pk. t, 40a50e.per pk; Tomatoes, 20a30c. per sbers, ale. per doz. Cab- per head; Beets, 2a5¢. per Lettuce, SaSe. per head; Onions,40a30c per bunch; Egg plant, 5al0c. dutOe. per pk: do. (Lima) 1al2e. , Sal0c. per dozen; Corn, 10a | , 1 Birds, 60a75e. per dozen: Orto- lan, $3.50a$4 per dozen; Snipe, $2.50 per dozen. | —— Exeursions, Picnics, Ete. The Arrowsmith will make an excursion to Blackiston’s Island next Wednesday under the | manazement of Dr. N. B. Nevitt, C. C. Parry, J. |. Gibbs and F. W. Troth. The Mary Washington will leave for Mount Vernon at9 a.m. to-morrow. This will be her last excursion to that point this season. ee gee RE-OPENING OF THE NATIO: ‘The National Theater was reopened last night, the attraction being Barlow, Wilson, Primrose & West's Min- | strel Company. The theater was packed. the | word from early in the evening being “standing Toom only.” The theater has been greatly im- THE ROCKVILLE FAIR, List of Awards Yesterday. THE RACES, ETC. Yesterday was the second day of the Mont- gomery County Agricultural Fair, at Rockville, Md., and there was a better attendance than there was the first day. In the morning, at 11 o'clock, Mr. H. C. Hallowell delivered the ad- dress. 'Mr. Philip D. Laird, of Rockville, and Judge Ritchie aiso spoke. THE RACE. There not being sufficient entries for the first race yesterday afternoon, for the fastest double team, it was abandoned. The race tor the fast- | est stallion, mare or gelding trotting in harness, | mile heats, best three in five, bred, raised and | Owned by a resident of Montgomery county, was a ‘ae one. The entries were Jessup Blair, Ma- mie; W. H. Rabbitt, Nancie R.; A. L. Grayes, | Lady Richmond; R! J. Lea, Linda. The first Money, $75, was won by Mamie; time, 2:46; the second, $50, by Nancie R., and the third, $25, by Lady Richmond. The judges were Washington | Bowie. of Montgomery ‘county, Col. Thos. Sinn and John Padgett, of Frederick county. | AN ACCIDENT AND A FIGHT. The chief marshal, Mr. John A. Carter, was 1 | thrown from his horse In the afternoon, and had | his left arm thrown out of place. In the evening a fight occurred between anegro named Hill and a white man named Barker, who isrun- | ning a ring of hobby horses. Hill got on a horse | Without paying, and refused to pay when de- manded to do so by Barker, who then threw him | of. Hill attempted to attack Barker, when the latter hit Hill in the head over the right eye with a piece of iron, cutting him badly. Both parties were arrested. AWARDS WERE MADE AS FOLLOWS: Blooded horses—The ——- for best stallion, | 4 years old and above, W. W. Rapley, of Wash- ington, won; best 3 year old colt, same; best 1 year old colt. same. Heavy draft horses—Best stallion. Thomas W. Waters; second best stallion, J. H. Gassaway. best mare or gelding, W. E. Muncaster; second best mare or gelding, E. C. Belt; | old colt or filly, J. H. Gassaway; 3 old coit or filly, J. H. Bagley; second best 2 year old colt or filly, Charles Veire; best 1 year old colt or filly, J. H. Gassaway; second best 1 year old colt or filly, Heuson Martin (colored); best mare and foal, Henry Linkins; second best mare and foal, S. T. Stonestreet. Horses of General Utility—Best stallion, W. R. Pumphrey; second, Jos. N. Bail mare or gelding, W. W. Offutt; second J. H. Zeigler. Quick Draft Horses—Best stallion, R. C. Lester; best mure or gelding, D. Offutt; sec- ond best mare or gelding, R. R. Green; best mare and foal, not worthy; best span of horses or mares, Arthur Stabler; best three year old colt or filly, Jas. B. Gaither; second do. do.. John H. Gassaway; best two year do. do., H. Frail; best one year do. do., C. N. Trundle; second best, do. do., J. H. Bagley. Saddle Horses—Rest mare or gelding, four years old and upwards, Chas. C. Waters; walk- ing mare or gelding, W. Bowie, jr.; filly under four years old, N. R. Baker. Mule and Horse Teams—Best team horses, not Jess than four, J. H. Gassaway; best do. mules, not worthy; best span horses, R. H. Miller. Devon Cattle—Best bull, 3 years old and above. J. H. Gassaway; second best do., E. C. ee aahee best mau 8. T. ie Teet; secon lo., 8. T. Stonestreet; pair steers, E. C. Belt.” Sheep (Southdown)—For best ram, Jno. T. Rest; do. second best ram, H. H. Miller; do. best buck lamb, Jno. T. Best; do best lot of ewes, not less than 3, same; do second do., do. do., Wm. R. Hutton; do best lot of lambs, do., Jno. T. Best; do. second do. do., do., Wm. R. Hutton. Carriages, Saddle and Harness—For buggy, Baker & Cashel; do. spring wagon, Wm. B. Mil- ler; do. saddle and bridle, J. H. Nicholls; do. wagon harness, 4 horses,-same; for second best do., do., same; for best fe harness, 2 horses, same; for second best do., do., same; best single harness, same; second best do. do., do., David Groff. Machinery and agricultural implements, class second—For best combined reaper and mower, P. H. Heiskell & Co.; do. mower, N. W. Saun- ders; do. wheat drill, P. H. Heiskell & Co.; do. corn sheller, John A. Baker; do. wheat fan, same; do. straw cutter, same; do. ox yoke, same; do. washing machine, J. R. Norton; do. display of agricultural implements, John A. Baker. Class | | first, for best 3-horse plow, same; 2d do., same; , | best +-horse wagon, John H. Gassaway, (made by J. W. Nicholson:) 2d do.. John A. Baker; do. shovel plow, same: do. cultivator, H. A. Daw- son; do. threshing machine, John A. Baker. Best peck peaches, Charles Farquhar; 2d do., Saml. T. Stonestreet; best peck grapes, Simeon D. Best; 2d do., Elizabeth Sadtler; best dozen pears, C. R. Hartshorne; 2a do., Mrs. Z. D. Wa- ters; best three melons, R. Lee White; 2d do., John S. Connell; best display fruit, Mrs. F. Sta- bler; 2d do., Asa M. Stabler; best display of ap- ples, labeled, C. R. Hartshorne. Best crullers, Miss M. A. Merritt; white moun- tain cake. Mrs. F. Stabler; chocolate cake, Mrs. R.M. Stabler; mountain cake, Mrs. Frederick Keats display of canned fruit, Miss Rose Sta- ler. Best ham, Mrs. Asa M. Stabler; second, Mrs. Z. D. Waters. Best home-made light bread, Alban Brooke; second, Mrs. F. Stabler; third, Z. T. Waters; best home-made biscuit, Mrs. F. Stabler; sec- ond, Mrs. M. Stabler; best home-made rolls, Mrs. N. J. Wagoner; second, Mrs. Dr. Thomas; best home-made rusk, Mrs. F. Stabler; second, Mrs. Z. D.Waters; best home-made sponge cake, R. M. Stabler; second, Miss Cornelia Hallowe! best home-made pound cake, Mrs. F. Stabler; second, Miss M. A. Merritt; best home-made jelly cake, Mrs. Fred. Stabler; second, N. J. Wagoner; best home-made jellies, Mrs. Dr. Thomas; second, Mrs. Z. D. Waters; best dis- play of canned fruits, Mrs. F. Stabler; second, Mrs. Dr. Thomas. Flour.—For best family flour (quarter bbl.), Process flour, manufactured in the county, D. H. Bouic; do. best fine flour do., family flo Wm. A. Bollinger. For best jar_of preserves, Mrs. Z. D. Waters; second, Mrs. Frederick Stabler; best do. pickles, Mrs. Dr. Thomas; second, Mrs. Z. D. Wate best catsup, Mrs. Z. D. Waters; vinegar, Mrs. Asa M. Stabler; hard soap (5 lbs.), Mrs. Z. D. Waters; soft soap (one-] gallon), Mrs. Z. D. Waters. For best half dozen beets, Mrs. Z. D. Waters: roved during the summer. The old curtain as been replaced by a handsome new one, the painting being a copy by Lamb of Cole's famous | work, “A Dream of Areadia.” The walls are | covered with a gold paper of the latest design, which, together with the dado, frieze. bands of | crimson, etc.. produces a beautiful effect. The riormance was excellent, although rather | jong, Me Wilson and Schoolcraft, together | i ir co-workers, keeping the audience in | @roar most of the time. During the evening an allusion was made to President Garfield, and for @ time the performance had to be suspended on account of the tremendous applause. Messrs. Green and Rowe in their wonderful contortion act were almost superhuman. Manager Kings- ley has wisely retained the same efficient corps assistants in the front of the house. fue Perry Ossequirs.—The funeral of the late Thos. J. S. Perry took place yesterday afternoon. and was attended by a large con- course of his relatives and friends. During the day the remains, at the family residence, 4th and E streets, were viewed by a great many persons. At four o'clock the body, ina casket of red cedar. covered with black cloth, having been removed to the Metropolitan (M.E.) chureh, the serviees took place. As the cortege neared the chureh the “Minor Changes” were played on the chimes by Mr. John E. Parker, and as it proceeded up the aisle the choir rendered an appropriate chant. The services were begun with the reading of selections from the scrip- tures by Rey. Mr. Hartsock, followed by the reading of the burial service by Rev. R. N. Baer. The choir sang “Asleep in Jesus,” after 1ich Mr. Baer delivered an effective eulogy, and was followed by Rev. .B. Peyton Brown. The remains were then taken to Rock Creek etery and placed in the family vault. The bearers were clerks from the store, and the bearers were W. M. Shuster, W. H. Clagett, . H. Hooe, W. B. Jackson, J. W. Tyler, Sam'l i M. G. Emery and Benjamin Chariton. bt ferings Were numerous, and in- cluded a pillow and crown from the infant class of the Metropolitan ehureh,a pillow from the he store, and a wreath and crown pm ex-employés of the deceased, a pillow and dove from Mrs. C. C. Duncanson, and a wreath from the clerks in the stere of Mr.V M.Shuster. ee fox MUSICAL AssocraTion AD- second, R. Lee White; best half dozen heads of cabbage, Jno. S. Connell; second, Mrs. Z. D. Waters; best five srebenes, Henry C. Hallo- well; five best pumpkins, Mrs. E. Sadtler: sec- ond, Miss M. A. Merritt; best five egg plants, Henry C. Hallowell; second, Mrs. Z. D. Waters; best display of potatoes, Thos. J. Holland; sec- ond, Warwick M. Stabler; best display of vege- tables, H. C. Hallowell; second, Mrs. Z. D. Waters. For best lima beans, Mrs. F. Stabler; sec- ond best do., Wm. T. Brooke; best saisify, H. C.° Hollowell; second, Mrs. F. Stabler: best half dozen parsnips, Mrs. F. Stabler; second, H.C. Hallowell; best half dozen car- rote. Rich’d B. Magruder; second, Mrs. Z. D. Waters; best Ee of potatoes, Bowie Ma- gruder; second, Thos. J. Holland; best peck of sweet potatoes, Miss M. A. Merritt; ‘sec ond, Mrs. F. Stabler; best peck of tomatoes, J. W. Maddox; second, Simon D. i; best peck of beans, H. H. Miller; best hali, John 8. Connell; best ye of _ cucumbers, | Charles R. Mace; second, N. J. aps : best half dozen ears sweet corn, Mrs. Wm. S. Brooke; second, John S. Connell. Poultry—Best trio of Buff Cochin, Thos. R. Clagett; best trio of Partridge Cochin, Thos. R. Clagett; best trio of Bantams, Wm. Brewer; best trio of Plymouth Rocks, Jacob Poss; sec- ond, William Gruber; best trio of White Leghorns, Jacob Poss; second, Jacob Poss; best trio of Ducks, Muscovy, James T. Moore; best trio of Ducks, Pekin, H. C. Hallowell; sec- ond, C. N. Trundle; best trio of Geese, any kind, N. J. Wagoner; second, Thos. R. Clagett; best trio of Turkeys, any kind; S. E. Veirs; second, S. E. Veirs; best trio Guinea Fowls, Thos. Keys, | best display of poultry, Jacob Poss; second, Wm. Gruber. Tae New Marker Burpixe In Nortu Wasn- INGTON.—The new market building erected on the northwest corner of 7th and O streets, (opposite the Corcoran square) is rapidly ap- proaching completion. It will be roofed in to-day, and the work of paving and of Sarin the stalls will be proceeded with. The building is of brick, laid in black mortar, and fronts 150 feet on 7th street, and 85 feet on O street, with room for 96 stalls. A tower about 50 feet high ornaments the corner. The market will be 9 about the 20th or 25 inst. A fish market Dir—One of the results of the inst the Washington for an injunetion to lertrebagara with a8 a musician, Judge Wylie granted the prayer of — has been the dissolution of the & meeting on Wednesday sine die by 42 feet will beat once erected north of the building. — os DEATH FROM AN OVERDOSE OF LavDaxum.— CELEBRATING HIS FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY. Yesterday was the birthday of the assassin Guiteau. Ye was yesterday 40 years old. He called the attention of the warden and guards to the fact, and suggested that persons sometimes received presents on such occasions. No affirm- ative response was given him. It was, however suggested by some that the best present should be “a spider in his dumpling.” THE PRISONER IN GOOD HEALTH AND SPIRITS. Yesterday found the prisoner in remarkably good health, slightly heavier than when he was committed on July last and in better spirits than a few daysago. He has by some means learned that the President has been taken to Long Branch. GUITEAU PHILOSOPHY. When he hears or sees anything indicating that the President is getting better, he states that he is Praying for his recovery, but when the reverse is heard he intimates that the inspira- tion that he had to kill the President was right, and if he (the President) dies it will be because it was so decreed by Providence. Recently he has spent much time in studying his case, and evidently from his questions HE WILL. TRY THE INSANITY PLEA, for he is asking what will be the effect of the ver- dict in his case should he be declared not “guilty by reason of insanity;” whether on such a verdict he would be sent to the Insane Asylum for an indefinite period, or only until the officersshould pronounce him sane, or whetherthe verdict could not be as above, with the addition of the words “at the time of the commission of the crime;” and in the event of such verdict whether he would not be entitled to his freedom. THE ASSASSIN AS A PEDESTRIAN. Every day the lower part of the corridor on which his cell fronts is given him to exercise in, and yesterday morning, for half an hour, he gave the guards evidence that he was in good condition for walking. Wearing a woolen shirt and black pants, the latter rolled above his knees, displaying legs with the muscles so large as look somewhat unnatural, he rapidly strode up and downthe floor. Although rather short in the legs he oe off 28 or 30 inches at a stride, and excited the wonder of some of those who had never seen him exercise. It was remarked that his gait was as easy as that of a profes- sional. ge Educational Institutions, INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND GUARDIANS. The advertising columns of Tue Star never before presented such an attractive array. of schools. Principals and teachers seem to have prepared fully for the scholastic year of 1881-2. Among the many excellent schools not hereto- fore noticed are the following. Others will be referred to in the future: Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Bujac’s English and French boarding school for young ladies will re- open September 26. This school is located at 1012 17th street, and is one of the best of the kind in the country. Mrs. Archer will reopen the Archer Institute September 29th. Mrs. E. L. Jensen will reopen her excellent school for boys, at 206 F street northwest, on the second Monday of the present month. Howard University will open its medical de- ment Monday October3d. The instructions ere is thorough and complete in every par- peck of onions, Mrs. Z. D. Waters;. second, ticular. Miss S. E. Bradley, a teacher of great merit, will re-open the Capitol Hill Art school next Tuesday. The Misses Tiffey’s school for girls and little boys will re-open on the 14th at 1436 Corcoran street. These ladies are accomplished teachers, and have had full experience. Miss Helen A. Beall a most proficient teacher of music, will resume her lessons on the 12th. Apply for information in detail at 3260 O street West Washington. Miss B. C. Graves, principal of the Metropoli- tan Seminary and Kindergarten, will resume work at 800 i8th street September 12. This is a boarding and day school for young ladies and children. A. Janus, A.M., of Columbian College, will teach Latin, Greek, mathematics, natural science, and English, privately or in class. Columbian College, which needs no word of praise, will open on the 14th. The medical school will open October 3, and the law school October 12. Capitol Hill Institute and Kindergarten com- mences its fifth year on the 12th. Here there is thorough induction from kindergarten to colle- giate department. It will doubtless be as suc- cessful as it has been in the past. The Misses Burgess, principals of Pinkney In- stitute, will reopen that popular and thoroughly competent place of learning September 21. Miss Olga Hesselbach, a highly accomplished teacher, will open a kindergarten at 1135 17th street northwest, next Monday. Miss Hessel- bach was formerly with Mrs. Louise Pollock. Friends’ Seminary, on I street, will not open until the 26th inst. This delay is made neces- sary by a failure in the reception of school furni- ture. Mr. J.S. Wilson, the principal, thinks the delay is more than justified by the excessive heat. —_—_.__ Gas Lighting in Washington. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE OFFICIAL INSPECTOR. The annual report of the inspector of gas and meters, for the year ending June 30th last, has been laid before the District Commissioners. It states that the quality of gas supplied by the Gas Company during the past year has been uniformly good and in accordance with the act of Congress; that complaints have fallen off con- siderably regarding poor light; that the gas con- tained but a small quantity of sulphur; that the quantity of ammonia was slight, and on two oc- casions the gas was absolutely free from it; that on eleven occasions during the past year the gas of the Washington Gas Company was of less illuminating power than 16 candles; that the average illuminating power and purity of gas from the Georgetown Gas Company during the year was 17.06 candles. The quality of the gas supplied by the Georgetown Gas Company dur- ing the first half of the fiscal year, with few ex- ceptions, was very high and quite free from im- purities, and on several occasions in January and February the gas was very poor, and the sulphur in excess of the quantity allowed. The Georgetown works are now in fair condition. On twenty-nine occasions during the year the gas supplied by this company was of less illum- inating power than 16 candles, and on twenty- Seven occasions contained an excess of ammonia, and on thirty-two occasions contained an excess of sulphur. OUR GAS BETTER THAN LONDON’S During the past year much attention has been given in testing an improved flat flame burner, made in England, and other improved fixtures, the results of which are shown in tabular rorm. The tests made of the different burners, he states, shows the superior quality of the gas supplied in this oi compared with that fur- nished in the city o! ‘London. Gas of a fine qual- ity will yield a higher candle power per cubic foot, consumsd through a flat flame burner, either bat-wing or fish-tail form, than can be ob- tained through the Argand burners generally in use. s INSPECTIONS OF METERS. One thousand one hundred and thirty meters Were inspected, and proved during the With the exception of one meter inspected and proved for the Alexandria Gas company, the first stated number were ins] for the Washington and Georgetown gas companies, and for consumers of . Forty-six of these registered “fast” against con- sumers, ninety-five registered “slow” against the companies, nine hundred and fifty-four registered within the limits allowed by law and were re- turned to the companies tor service, Thirty- three did not register, the gas flowing through them, and one was locked so no inspection could be made. One hundred and seventy were in- spected on complaint. Fifty-nine werecomplained of by consumers of gas. A RECOMMENDATION. He recommends that the act of Congress of June 23, 1874, be mogified go as to require when for any purpose whatever the heads of meters that have been inspected, proved and sealed aro. remoyed by the gas companies, meters of. this description should be classed as repiired and taken to the inspector's office before again being Placed in service. Sa A Scuoor. Teacuer’s Suir AGAINST THE Dis- ae 8. R. Bond and J. H. ie for Ellen A. Butler, yesterday entered suit against the District of Columbia, claiming 600 dam- ages. The bill sets forth that on the Ist of Sep- tember, 1874, she was engaged by the Board of Public School Trustees as ateacher and assigned te bar po Secale Lees oe oe = o sal- of year, and cont ser- vise of the board until the close of the school ear 1879-1880. She then offered to continue on a3 F . Thomas Somerville in the chair and Dr. C. P. Culver seo- retary. The certificate of incorporation from West V and Messrs. Thos. ©. P. Culver, 1. L. Johnson, J. N. ‘Miller and O. C. Duncanson wereelected trastess. ‘The board subsequently electedThos. C. P. Culver, and Solicitous for the President's Safety. A CITIZEN WHO WAS AFRAID OF DYNAMITE. A few hours before the train with the Presi- dent left here Tuesday morning a respectable looking gentleman entered the Baltimore and Potomae R. R. depot and inquired excitedly for the officer in charge. Being directed to a white capped official he remarked. “I am so much ex- ercised as to the President’ssafety that,although T have been to bed and am tired. I can't sleep. Please tell if there is any danger.” The official assured him that there sie att Se tell spaces road was properly pmard the way, and an accident coula aoe eccur. The gentleman asked, “Ig there not some danger that some miscreant will puta torpedo on the track and blow the train up, somewhat like they have done in Rus- sia.” The official replied, “Oh, no; that would be impossible, and even if a torpedo is placed on the track it will not-endanger the President, for we will send a pilot engine just ahead of his train, which will explode whatever is put on the track.” “Oh, well,” responded the man, “if that isthe arrangement I feel that_he will be safe and can now go to sleep.” He walked cheerfully off, not expressing any concern for those who would go:out on the pilot engine. District Government Affairs, A number of residents on Capitol Hill have addressed a communication to the water regis- trar, stating that when the departments were closed last Tuesday they had an abundant sup- ply of water in their houses. THE ASPHALT PAVING CONTRACTS MUDDLE. Mr. Wm. Birney. attorney in behalf of Mr. W. C. Murdock, has addressed the following to the District Commissioners: “If you will furnish the asphaltic cement required for the comple- tion of the contracts at a price not exceeding $30 per ton, delivered at the works on North Capitol street, the said Murdock will complete said contracts on behalfof said Bailey & Fletcher at the contract price with all reasonable dis- patch.” The proposition bas been referred to the engineer office. OFFENSIVE SEWERS AND CATCH BASINS. Heaith Officer Townshend addressed anote to the District Commissioners yesterday, stating that the dry weather prevailing so long has ren- | dered many of our sewers foul and the catch | basins at street corners very offensive. The scarcity of water will preclude the possibility of a general flushing of sewers,and he recommends that in those sections where it can be spared a sufficient quantity of water be run into the catch basins. BUILDING PERMITS. Building permit; have been issued by Inspector Entwistle to J. Mulhall, to repair brick, corner 19th and M streets northwest, 2600; Jennice Downing. erect a two-story dwelling in alley be- tween H and I and 6th and 7th streets south- west, $700. ————— The Removal of Mr. A. S. Lynch. STATEMENT BY THE OFFICERS OF ‘THE EXCEL- SIOR. Wasnixcton, D. C., Sept. 9, 1881. To the Editor of Tae Eventne Stan: On the 2d instant the following item appeared in your paper: Way He Was Removep.—Mr. A. moved aeaiust Lyuch wes thai enscrson was 1e a attempted liberties with her: fame to the fer General, and he requested Lynch to yacate. | Lynch, however, ‘denies all and sin- gular these allegations. I desire for myself at this time simply to deny the truth of the charges referred to, and in this connection to publish the following communica- tion just received from the captain and other officers of the steamer “Excelsior.” WasHinGTon, D.C., September 5, 1881. Mr. A. S. Lynch:—We, the undersigned, officers of the steamer Excelsior, desire as a matter of justice to yourself to state that the charges pre- ferred against you, as having occurred on board this vessel on its trip of 3lst ultimo, we believe to be without foundation or cause, and to have been made maliciously and with evil intent, SIGNED:—JoHN A, BEACHAN, Captain; JAMES O'DONNELL, Chief Eng ; JAMES H, CATHELL, Chief Mate: JonN S, Morris, Steward;’ James KR. WEBSTER, Assistant Engineer; GzorGez V. Moncay, Purser. The action of the Postmaster General in re- questing my resignation without a hearing has done me much injustice. I feel that when he comes to review his action and to look at the proofs of the faisity of this charge, which I now have in my possession, he will alter his opinion. But, as he is now absent, and will probably not return soon, I ask that this statement be made public, in justice to myself. I want my friends to know tiat the charge is false, and that I shall be able to prove it so. Very sere, A. 8. anes A Warning of Earthquakes and Tornadoes. To the Editor of THe EVENING Stan: I have resided for many years in Central America and have experienced many destructive tornadoes and several severe shocks of earth- quake. Each tornado and earthquake was preceded by drought, extreme heat, and accom- panied for several days with a peculiar condition of the atmosphere, such as has been noticed in Massachusetts and which now prevails here. Judging from my experience and observation, I desire to say that it is highly probable this sec- tion of country will, within a few days, be vis- ited by terrible terrestrial and atmospheric dis- turbances, that if would be well for all to pre- pare for. "Respectfully, September 8th, 1881. A. R. Gomez. NCH. ~ ——— The Chinch-Bug Question. ‘To the Editor of Tar Evento Stan: The question how to deal with the insect which has been characterized as “The great pest of this climate,” is of interest to all housekeep- ers. Fully sympathizing with the inquiry, and believing that the discussion of the subject is of great practical importance, I will thank you to throw all the light you can around the “chinch- bug.” The “inability” problem may be of great importance to the politic, but the natural body wants to know the best method for destroy- ing thechinch-bug. Turpentine, or carbolic acid either, will kill the Insect, but we want to know what will kill it in its embryo state. Does this insect exist in the cold climate of the north, or is it found wherever man is, white or black? Certain it is, that the chinch or bed-bug is seen in the best regulated families. SUFFERERS. a AccipENTS.—Yesterday afternoon Mr. J. A. Richardson, residing near Benning’s,was thrown from his wagon on H, between North Capitol and 1st streets northeast, and received severe injuries about his head and a bruised hip. Dr. A. J. Shafhirt rendered medical aid....Wm. Parker, a colored laborer, was employed yester- dayin digging a ditch at the corner of New York ayenue and 7th street northwest, when the bank caved in and buried him to the neck in astanding position, where he had to remain until the earth could be removed. ‘WHERE DOCTORS AGREE IT MEANS SOMETHING SURELY! ‘The wonderful effects of extract of Celery and Chamo- mile upon the nervous system and digestive organs, in curing such every-day diseases as Sick e, Nervous Headache, Neuralgia, Nervousness, Paralysis and Dyspepsia, and preventing Neuralgia of the Heart and sudden death, is now explained. Celery has only come into public notice within the last few years as a nervine, but scientific experiments and experience have proved-beyond & doubt that it controls nervous irritation and periodic Nervous and Sick Head- aches to a marked degree. are a special an ‘onk For the ly for: cure fhe wordy of sta bya soe pence hey are ‘under, the Doct cent out aoe $e, care, Sieki Headache Nervous eo rept ad wit Come antes oi drueipten, Price 60 vents & for Depot, $1, OF nix boxts for $2.50" teay By male by Yonee for DE. BENSON'S NEW REMEDY AND FAVORITE PRESCRIPTION, ‘© Mr. Vennor Upon the Weather. MIS SYSTEM OF FORECASTING—A PEEP INTO HIS WEATHER-BAG—WASHINGTON TO HAVE GOOD SLEIGHING NEXT JANUARY. To the Editor of Tar Evexrxo Lee! Sm: Before leaving your utifu and ma- jestic city, in which I have had extended to me nought but kindness and courtesy, let nfe briefly state that Washington was not included in any of my published predictions for the summer months. The “cool weather, with frostsinnorth- ern sections,” was intended to apply to northern New York state and Canada. (East.) This I admit, without hesitation, is a little behind time in its arrival, owing to the unexpected duration of the present heated term; but temperatures: are to-day falling in the section just referred to, and a cool wave is likely to ensue. The storm period predicted for neighborhood of New York and seaboard cities for the 26th and 27th oc- curred on the latter date along the South Caro- lina coast, but did not extend much farther some days at more northerly points. These pre- dictions of mine, you must bear in mind, were issued in printed form as early as the 12th July last, and were not, as some imagine, of recent production. My fortand success hitherto has been in “long range” prediction, and the wnole ob- ject of my attempts at weather forecasting from the first has been to anticipate the general character of approaching seasons rather than that of weeks or days. Thus I have just com- pleted my forecasts for the approaching autumn, winter and spring months of the winter of 18512 °82, and must confess that in these, or success of these, I teel a great measure of confidence. This, however, you will have abundant opportunity to rove for yourselves as the weather unrolls itself fore you. Meantime, and in return for the many kindnesses received at your hands, I may Just open the weather-bag sufficiently to let out one cheering little item relating to the entry of 1882 at Washington, and inform you that there is again every prospect of “good sleighing” at the Capital “about the entry of the New Year.” Prepare, then, for your “Sleighing Carnival”— which, it is my sincere prayer, may be partici- pated in by your beloved President. Yours sincerely, HENRY G. VENNOR. “Arlington,” Sept. 9th, ’81. fee ice aed Rain Water vs. Potomac Water. WHAT A WEST! MAN SAYS. ‘To the Editor of Tur: Evesrna Star: Kansas Crry, September 5th, 1881. D. S.C. is correct in his stand in favor of cis- tern water, as is illustrated in this city. Nine- tenths of the houses here are supplied with water from cisterns, and during the long drought week, I did not hear of acistern ina private family giving out. Cistern water is used here from necessity and not from choice. I lived in Washington for twenty-five years, and know whereof I speak when I say that cistern water is preferable to Potomac water; itis purer, sweeter and healthier, and after being in the cistern for a few days it becomes as cool as spring or well water. When it first commences to rain the water is turned from the roof and allowed to waste until the roof becomes clean and the gut- ters are cleaned out; it is then turned into the cistern, and when drawn up it is filtered through linen, when it is used for drinking or culinary purposes. When the rain came last week our cistern was down to within two feet of the bot- tom; it rained for four days, tern is within three feet of being eighteen feet deep and six feet in diameter. Capitol Hillers, try it, and stop grumbling about water! A. Davis, JR. ———— THE DENTAL ASSOCIATION ELECTS OFFICERS. The Dental Association of Maryland and the Dis- trict of Columbia, in session at Baltimore, yes- terday, elected officers for the ensuing year as follows:—Dr. T. 8. Walters, of Baltimore, presi- dent; Dr. J. T. Thompson, of Washington, vice president; Dr. H. M. Schooley, of Washington, recording secretary; Dr. J. Emory Scott, of Bal- timore, reporting secretary; Dr. W.S. Foster, of Baltimore, treasurer. Dr. R. B. Winder, of Balti- more; Dr. Koln, of Hayre-de-Grace; Dr. J. Hall Moore, of Washington, executive committee. The national association meets in Washingtonin August, 1882. —>—__. The Courts. Porice Court—Judge Snell. To-day, Chas. T. Dudley, disturbing the quiet of West Washington by cursing and swearing: $5 or 7 days. Jas. McUabe, profanity; $5 or 7 days. Wm. Thomas, yagrancy; bonds or 20 days. Julia Dodson, Lizzie Honesty and Josephine Robinson, loud and boisterous; $5 or 15 day: each. Chas. T. Dudley, cursing and swearing; $5 or7 days. Wm. Little and Thos. Baldwin, loud and boisterous talking and rderly con- duct; $5 or 15 days each. Jas. Thornton, a large, able-bodied white man, was charged with being a suspicious person and vagrant. Sergeant Johnson testified that this man was taken to the Emergency hospital for treatment yesterday, and while his medicine was being mixed the matron caught him in the act of stealing two silver spoons. He was sent to the workhouse for 30 days. Thornton Jackson, colored, was charged with carrying and having concealed about his person a deadly and dangerous weapon—a dirk- knife. Officer Oliver testified to being called into the Masonic hall, on 11th street, between C and D streets, to quell a disturbance last night, and that he found this man there and heard some- thing drop on a bench behind him, and found that it was a dirk. Corporal Smith, of the Cap- ital City Guard, said that they were having a meeting at this hall last night, and this man dis- turbed the meeting, and witness was ordered to put him out, when he drew the dirk. Jackson took the stand and testified that the dirk is an emblem used in conferring the degrees of his association in this hall. The testimony was not conclusive and he was dismissed. sche site West Washington nee Georgetown. Deatu or A Curb Prom Locksaw.—A little boy named Johnson, about eight years old, son of William Henry Johnson, living on Jefferson street, near the C. & O. canal, about a week ago cut his foot by stepping upon a broken bottle. Inflammation set in, resulting in lockjaw, and the little fellow died last night. THE SIPEWALKS on 32d (Frederick) street are being repaired, and while the workmen are in that section of the town they should he directed to do something for the sidewalks on P (3d) street, which are simply disgraceful. a wae YOU GO INTO A DRUG STORE AND ASK FOR .“GINGER” or “JAMAICA GINGER,” ‘You Seldom Get the Genuine Ginger. Always Ask For FRED’K BROWN'S, FRED. BROWN’S, on F. BROWN'S GINGER, And you will get the GENUINE ARTICLE, ‘Made in Philadelphia, northward, although storm signals were up for | f the Franck! id and now the cis-| maker, of Baltimore, remains in Washi the top, the cistern | It will The President at the Seaside. LAST NIGHT'S DISPATCHES FROM LONG BRANCH. The dispatches from Long Branch last night were of the same favorable tenor asthose printed in yesterday's Star. LOCATING THE BULLET. It was reported at Elberon late last night that the surgeons had at-last succeeded in locating the bullet. A dispatch says: “It is believed to be lodged in the psoas muscle, which is in the pelvic cavity. This conclusion has been arrived at after an examination through the rectum. This evidently explains the extraordinary confi- dence of Dr. Bliss, which to the unitiated the bulletins haye not warranted. It is now under- stood that if the general condition of the Presi- dent improves sufficiently to jus it. an ope tion through the rectum for the extraction of) the bullet will be made at an early date. THE PRESIDENT'S TRAIN, The cars comprising the President's train were removed from the improvised track in front neottage at an eatly hour yes terday morning, and after consultation with the President the railroad authorities were notified that it would not disturb the President if the track was removed. It was, however, consid- ered best, in view of the President's case,to let the track refnain until Monday next. MES. GRANT AND MRS. GARFIELD. Since the President's arrival Mrs. Grant has called twice in person to inquire after his health, Yesterday she saw Mrs. Garfield, and expressed to her as only a woman and a wife can the sure it gave her to hear of the President's im- | proved condition. Mrs. Garfield congratulated Mrs. Grant on the pleasing fact of three grand- children being born to her in the last two months. THE OFFICIAL RULLETE Was as follows: ELperox, N - i P.m.—At 12 noon to-day the President's temper- ature was 98.4, pulse respiration 17. At the evening dressing, at 5:30 p.m., his temperature was 99, pulse 100, respiration 18. He bas taken a liberal amount of food, both solid and fluid, with apparent relish. By special request of the President it is made our duty to say in this public manner to Sur- geon General Barnes, Surgeon J.J. Woodward Dr. Robert Reyburn that in dispensing with their services as his medical attendants, he was actuated only by a wish to relieve them of labor and responsibility which in his improved condi- tion he could no longer properly impose upon them. Both the President and Mrs. Garfield desire to express to these gentiemen personally and in the same public manner their high appre- ciation of the great skill and discretion which they have so constantly exercised as associate of fourteen weeks, which was only broken. last | Counse! in the management of his case up to the present time. D. W. Biiss, F. H. Haminton. SECRETARY BLAINE SENT THE FOLLOWING at half-past ten o'clock last night to Minister Lowell: The President's rest was much broken during the first half of last night, but to-day his condi- tion has been more favorable: he had less fever this afternoon than for several days past; has a | better pulse and improved ap) geons are much encouraged. been promoted. The thermometer at this hour (half-past ten) is 75°; yesterday it was 95°. THE PRESIDENT'S COW, The Alderney cow Annaline, presented to President Garfield by Mr. Samuel M. Shoe- mn. ‘ite. His sur- lis comfort has be sent to Elberon if meeded by the ident and his family, to whom it has been pre- sented and not loaned by Mr. Shoemaker. PRAYERS POR THE PRESIDENT in other places than mentioned in the Star, was offered yesterday in the churches in the states of New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Maine. Gov. Bigelow, of Connecticut, has designated Tuesday, September 18, as a day of prayer for the recovery of the President. At the opening of the Social Science Association at Saratoga yesterday, in reference to the proclamation for fast- ng and prayer for the President's recov Rev. Dr. George B. Cheever read asa preface the first part of Solomon’s prayer at the opening of the Temple, Second Chronicles, chapter six. ——s Alexandria Affairs, Reported for Tue Evexrxc Stan. YORKTOWN-ALEXANDRIA ANNIVERSARIES.—It. is one hundred years to-day since Gen. Wash- ington, with one staff officer, reached Alexan- dria en route to Yorktown. ‘Theyleft Baltimore at early morning and taking the old mail road were ferried across from Addison's (Shepherd's) to Point West (Fishtown). They rode through the town, crossed Cameron's run and hurried on aeible contingencies in | Fo Ds.. oughly ae ea heuently Saveticheds hn wens hlation it PoRseRmes securing the comfort of ite ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH, 1881, ‘The recent success of the jou, New York, ‘The Farcical Comedy of ROOMS FOR RENT! A very laughable comedy realiaation of Life in Rented It will be given by the N. ¥. Company. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH, HAVERLY'S MINSTRELS. ae con eee aud Bixbop AMUSEMENTS. Opening of the Season! In the near fvture Audran's opera of the Gilbert and Sullivan's Patience. Gereter im janauschek in tracedy . Owens, Clarke | ipeomedy. and other equal a my € omy, BNER'S SUMMER GARDEN. Th rogular Season closes Raturtay evening, Sentems VIENNA LADIES’ ORCHESTRA will open f TUESDAY, September 1th. nts. 2-0 » RIVER'S SUMMER STGHTS myiiel Camp Garien sre Meus, etteoded Oy mirth and by: rriaxa~ MAASand DREW, Mr. LEW BAKER, Messrs. JARGER DRE’ Band. E and PETKOLA, Mr. H. JARGER, and the Marine No charge for admission. NAtions L THEAT! a Ds Hon after business hours, Att GRAND OPEN! SON 1881 and "82, During the vacation the house has been Fete poe 9 throughout, repainted, refrescoed, uphs carpeted. Commencing THURSDAY, September 8, three ni and Satu latinee. ‘The season will be ima by the People’s Choice and World Famous BARLOW, WILSON, PRIMROSE & WEST'S MAMMOTH MINSTRELS. REORGANIZED AND ENLARGED FO! p SEA} BUN OF iesican, “OR THE Everything New, Novel, Refined and Elegant. Courting ™ Criticinn, Defy iug Compenton, organization without a parallel in the history oe muinstreley,, val Box sheet for sale of seats will open Monday, Sept. & > CRIBNER'S LE AND TRICYCLE EX si CH. ND KLDING SCHOOL, | Tallmadae Hall (964:240 fect), 928 F xtreet northweat, | onGround Floor. Sole Agency for English Bicycles | and Tricycles. Any style | can) furnished. -Second-han 323 either English or Ameri- Machines for sale Cheap. « S, EXCURSION | JPANCERS, Look! iI BS. MOONOTHER PRIZE. | E. S RANDALL, Manager of the Steamer MART WASHIN ‘. will give two comasting: rises. the E: Winners of the Inet pFin will “ust beallowed te-emmn ers Of the lust prince will dt be allowed tocompatse tN ' No obyectionabe partes TON, of two Silver Cups, to. lady and gentleman waltzers on cursion to Occoquan, MONDAY, ‘Tickets 25 cents, round trip. allowed on board. Boat leaves 9 a.m., returning xt 7:30 P.in. E. 8. RANDALL, 9-2 Manaver. mel SUNDAY AFTERNOON EXCURSION TO QUANTICO, IN THE PALACE STEAMER : EXGHsion SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER lira, AT 3 P.M. FROM SEVENTH STREET WHARF. 69-2 TICKETS, 50 CENTS. AST Orronromieeee 30 VISIT OCCOQUAN 8 eave her wharf for ato m. on the foll gayn only WED NESDAY. 7th; SUNDAY, Jith,; MONDAY, 12th | and WEDNESDAY, lath, ‘Tickets, round trip, con! ATURDAY, 10th, last Excursion to MOUNT. VERNON SPRL Se round trip, 10 cents, ‘uric and dancing except Sunday. ali3m ELS RANDALL, Mainger, EPTEMBER ARRANGEMENT, — ‘The fine and fest steamer J. W. THOMPSON, will run every day, includ ing Sundays, until middie of September, ® excepted), et at 8.30 to Mount Vernon. On the 10th (to-morrow), | for the Count de Rochambeau and staff through Alexandria to Mount Vernon, where | Count Chastellux greeted them on the 1ith. | This was the first time Washington had been at } home for six years, but on the 12th he took the Fredericksburg road for Yorktown and ina few days reached the headquarters of Lafayette, at Williamsburg. Tue Pumps Grvixe Ovt.—Although there has been no lack of water supply from the Cameron water works, that portion of tne town which depends on pumps begins to feel the effects of the water famine. After noon nearly all the pumps in the northwestern section of the city give out entirely, or yield a very small supply. The collections during the night suffices in most of them to give a full supply early in the morn- ing. Under these cireumstances the old diagonal pump, which formerly supplied the water carts, is seldom idle. It holds out well, and gives an abundant supply of excellent water. The pump at the Virginia house aiso shows no signs of drought. Tue Homeless Hay ScaLes.—The corpora- tion hay scales, after exirting on St. -Asaph street, near King, since 1797, disappeared some months ago. All that remains of them is stored at the station-house. The total receipts of the city from the weighing of hay last year were $86.08, and its expenses $61.38. The subject attracts attention now because of the pending suit by which Mr. Edgar Flemming has so far, by temporary injunction, restrained the city council from ‘putting up the hay scales in a new place, on “‘Sharp-shin” alley. Evidence on the subject is being taken by Mr. L. Marbury, com- missioner. Corporation Attorney Kemper and Mr. A. W. Armstrong contend that the alley isa portion of the market square. Judge Stuart and Mr. P. L. Smith, counsel for Mr. Flemming, whose property fronts on the alley, allege that the alley is a public thoroughfare and that the city has no right to obstruct it. Reporter's Notes.—The corporation court was again in session to-day occupied with motions in private suits....The mayor had no cases before him this morning and the station house was empty....Over two hundred permits were granted to pupils of the color public schools this morning....The funeral of Miss Julia Delagniel. who died yesterday, will take place to-morrow. je RE DEEDS IN Fee have been recorded as follows: Lewis Altdorfee to Philip Altdorfee, 16; $——. _W. V. Marmion to Kate lot 22, sq. 127, (undivided 4th and _ ,000., Susan Preston to John Se 23, res. B; $8,000 pu a ne — to Geo. Aang to Francis L. Reichart, sub Q, 8q. 436; e, 8, 84. Caritsle, —— Gaeat Forest Frees IN PENNSYLVANIA.—A m from Milford, Pa., states that the Del- D bene! BITTERS. BROWN’S IRON BITTERS N BITTERS.|Are highly recom-IRON BITTERS = = ded Yor all dis-| A true Tonic. Cure Dyspepaia, trencth, 'Want| IRON BITTERS,|of Appetite, Lack|IRON BITTERS Energy, ete. En-| riches the blood and Complete ngthens. the! 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