Evening Star Newspaper, March 6, 1886, Page 5

FOR _SALE—HOUSES. THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D.C., SATURD. At ~MARCH 6, 1886-DOUBLE SHEET. SALE-WE CAN OFFER FOR SHORT estdesirabie corner House on 14th st, © 14th. at attractive figures. Ow leave city, desirous(of selling, will con- “CUTTER & WIMER, 1423 F st OF SALE—HOUSE, 5 ROOMS, SOUTH FRONT, “s 16th and amonth, me :AINS_TWELV SALE — NICE THR t. near 14th st OR SALE z corner of hone has twel « fine front and. side parking; For price and permission to 22 W. maby, 921 Fst. ow. aoe eee WAN & C0 & oeated and all m. t. Ee $7,500, $8,000. “Address $18 Pst. in.w JOR SALE—WE HAVE A NUMBER OF NEW brick houses fur sale, northwest, southeast, of 4 to 7 rooms prices $1,000 to DANENHOWER & SON.,1226 F si. mh@-lw SALE—HOUSE 6TH ST. Ls0, house { st. n.w., osposite Franklin Square, 30 feet Woot. and 5s Defrees st. OWNERS, 420 * WOR SALE—427 P ST, 8 Roc modern improvement’ Pric mbt2w Jak SAGE SEVERAL NEw corraces AT Mt Pleasant, containing 6 rooms and cellar, one ware from 14th st cars. Price $2.500. JNO. F- WAGGAMAN, S04 and S06 F st. nw. ‘m6-6t JOR SALE—A NEW 5ROOM BRICK HOUSE, 2d st.; bet. Eand F sts. sw., renting at $13 per Price $1,450. LEON. ‘& BUCKLEY, 407 45 st. aw. mb6-3t* HOUSE, AT A BARGAI ~w Hampshire ave, between Dapont and Wash- ircles. 4 handsome, new. two-story and base- press brick, bay window House, containing 3 bath, range, latrobe, with all mod. imps. Satis- Rictary earn nbibers oe cal oe REE GST oe hs yOOR SALE—a TWOSTORY FIGHT-ROOM Bek ict Woes, Corcoran mae Ikea eee 500: iwo-tory eight-room ‘Brick, P, near 16th, AOU: two-story Brick, Boundary. hear 14th, good $3,000.” Houses and Lots elsewh ns. guhb2it WM. P. HOLTZMAN - Daw. JOR SALE — NEW GROOM PRESS BRICK jouse, mod. imp... excellent cellar, fruit in yard, st Sve. “Any Ge desiring sacl property cali ith owner by cailing at the above number.m5-3* DR SALE—-NEW BRICK HOUSES, HAND somely finished throughout, containing 10 rooms land every modern improvement; heated by furnace: ms easy aud deferred payment atS percent. In Ist st. n.w., 2 two-story brick Houses, in good order aud occupied by good and tenants: will be sold at « great bergal ouee PA. DARN MbS-Bte Forspe tenant; will be sold ata Rithia to days P Doth $14 per ment which Large three. nt brick, Penna. ave., neat gh to K st; stable in v ome © lots on 16th si.at gr Fine lot on Connecticut ave.. Rand {OR SALE—_ A LARGE AND HANDSOME RESIDENCE ON MASSACHUSETTS AV) HIGHLAND PLACE. Toffer for sale the residence of Hon. Theodore Ly- ian. 1407 Massachusetts ave. The Lot frouts 6 i Central a. iw. Library, 19: Frout Drawing Room, 21x34, bay window exten- 1 ‘The entire House is fitted up with fommotious and cheerful rooms and all the modern improvements, de alley. and fronts south onan i and ornamental shade frees FOF perunit to inspect the premises apply to of - PRES. mhtst =: each water and gas: press brick fronts. ‘The houses would rent for $15 per month. I ‘will sell for $1,650 each—$300 cash: balance on three and four years. For key CH. PARKER, 4h and E sia sw. WOR SALE—CHEAP—A GOOD 3 ner renting at $18 per month: would 1g S20; Will sell for $1,600. CH. PARKER. mhest* z _ Py and E sts. s AP—A GOOD BUSINESS G0 for $20 per month: six-room dries; C,H. PARKER, ‘and EE-STORY BRICK RESIDENCE. ‘Dupout Circle: contains 12 rooms. Frice, $12,500. Apply to mb4-3t ¥, N. HUYCK, 506 Pennsylvania ave. SALE— Property in West $5,000, W ‘S pantry, through: floor; all floors double: excellent plum! caseparate waste pipe fro ence Gor awuer. For price and permit to pect, apply to Wa. P. YOUNG, 1303 F st'nw. mo4-6e ES AND bay window with atest and les: price in only be had of 418 Fst. n.w. nih TWO-STORY BRICK, FOUR Store now occupied by chars tension tor selling. 310 oe ane posite Wallach schoo! house, mba nawaaee” OR SALE- SRS Fi tticesory Brick; tone wtinmings: completo Every respect. with ail. modern improvemence irae ise location: plane shown of the imenae: the Rouse isin periegt condition, having alnnge eer ne ‘eupied by owner: will be soli low on ery: baat tense. Jour TCE cstate Broker, aim 1100 Penmyivaninave, JOR SALE — BARGAINS IX HOUSES seb Lown. tor homes of investments Ge meray Vashingwon. Parties desiring to purchase greets wilds Weil to avail thetnelve of preeut oe SucreE NARD. EU 27-100 Jrok SaLe—W DESIRABLE SM. fea $1,000, S1e100, $1300. 51 Coe ae 12,350, $2,500, $5,000, $3,500, $3,800, 54.008. ScoNanb « dese, sans ‘1420 F st aw, -ALE—HOUSE AND LOT 1303 NST N.Wa gant property: lot 26x100. 124. 6th st. nw ice sail Bri con aca, Lt Rartborent corner 13th Sno X six: 242100; splendid location for five tose sence," Apply to Owner, Rooms 0,7 aind 8, 613 Fst fo {Ok NALE—THE NORTH WASHINGTON REAL ntate Company haves lange and, choice ine, of proved and Gnlmpeoved, proper’ fare chances (or investment. ‘desiring to pur: Chase or Laving land for sale im the north or north- gest section of the city will Gnd i to ‘dy 50 through this company. which gives Siiention and tncrzy to the development of that part f the city. "This com; "has thousand feet in one tract on New ‘ave, at abargain cece crane Ss #20-tu,t2,agan ernest an fe TLANTIC CITY, RF OOIDNADE" stig ior ale or tat siormaw, | direst eS oossare sis fame Bw. Houses are open for inspection. Price, For further information SCHMID, 512 7th stn. ‘OR SALE-STOCK AND FIXTURES OF A office, ag owing neigh- | JAY 1G per month; sold to- WES & Cu. 1124 | mhe-2t rottear.. Price $5,500. Terr | ety Store, 720 4th st. p.w.: reasop for selling THEKFOR: Wat nw. ¢# | goin In other business. For further information ap | Fiy‘on premises i WOR SALE. ‘suitable size for restaurant, Address 111 F st.n. w. me-3U* TOR SA ty milk, delivered in OR SALE—A I Violin, cheap; also, a fine Viola. Call at sise ‘OR, SALE-¥INE PLA Ke a: make: oF will exchange for @ Carriage. 1309 H st. n. ae gta eh = OR SALE—TWO POOL TABE cash, Address P JOR mbo-sm FoR sab pair young Mules, at {OR SALE— Soy tleh am desten, with fll and Fick quality of tone, ade by the best Uprizht maker, with’ year antec. "Wil be sold. at a auc eh as Payments if dispened of at one Square Piano wi ken as part fayment if de- sired. Apply at once at ‘OR SALE—A COMPLETELY EQUIPPED RES- donaugpnt aod Poo! and Buliard Rovin, tn ood loge. on and now doiug a ood business. ‘Terms « ' dress Hox No. 1, Star office meh o2ie | By Associated Press Lonpon, March 6. to Lord Hartingtor politicians aj OR SALE—A FINE BLOODED T. Horse, 7 years old: claims a record of 2:1 bargain calf’ soon at ROCKWELL'S Stable, 1404 oth three pair of Store Doors. Apply to C 100 4th st. se VOR SALE-JU ST REC! VED AT TH bs ie Ror aa sit WeAtTY Btbsnion orkers; rom iteen and a halfhandetosisices | Special Cable Dispatch to Tux Evexrea Sram Lonpon, March 6.—The weather here during the last week has been severerthan any known Since the Crimean war. Quite a number of Weight from 1,200 to 1,400; also a fine pair of broke | public men have been disabled and everybody is complaining. On Wednesday six trainsavere snowed up over 48 hours between Newcastle gers were reduced to one inch in height. more cheaply how WESCOTT & WILCOX, 1907 Pa ave. nw. | r | Brivedtro: AR | rooms | Sylvania ave.; low rent. address J. oilice. 7OR SALI gies, Phaetons, Carts: all good make (1OR SALE—APPLETON'S Cyciopedia. “Ault smmail monthly jaymients Address ‘Box 190,Scar office. TOR jore on corner, | Coupes, four and six-seat Rockaway Carts, ‘Latest styles, JOHN M. YOUNG, 313 6th st ase THE COMMISSIONERS PLAN. Hew They Propose to Manage the Pub- He Schools. SAYINGS AND DOINGS IN SOCIETY. Grace Hayter, Mr. R. E. Goodell, Mr. R.S. a tae, rr. RE lel ir. R. 8. Hale, R SALE-TWO VERY HANDSOME, NEW 3 ory and basement Brick Houses. containing 11. e Tooms and fine cellar, with every improvement. io- cated 1225 and 1227 15th st.. bet. Masa ave. and N st. Brow: Ww ‘The White House was thrown open this after- | Sry" il, “Mr. Frank” noon from $ to S o'clock, the occasion being | pic sreen ells MF. ee ee HB, Noble, Mr. THEIR LONG-PROMISED LETTER TO THE TRUS- Patrick, Dr. A. TEES—APPOINTMENTS OF TEACHERS TO BE MADE BY THE COMMISSIONERS—A SPECIAL OFFICER PROPOSED TO LOOK AFTER SCHOOL PROPERTY—THE TRUSTEES TO GIVE COUNSEL. ‘Miss Cleveland’s reception. The Secretary of War and Mrs, Endicott have for a reception on Monday night Mrs. Whitney goes south on Wednesday for ® Fred. Smith, &. Febbs, ». $9. ply to owner, i. GOLD FORSALE—MISCELLANEOUS At the next meeting of the House District fortnight’s rest. Miss Mary McCulloch will have a domino Party Tuesday night, Mrs. Speyers, of New York, who is visiting The Commissioners have lowing letter, which they will transmit tothe trustees of public schools in a few days: committee a date will be fixed for a hearing Upon the bill authorising a board of school trustees to manage the schools in the District. -AP—A BUGGY HORSE; TEN SoA py aietag pi Mis Wairatedeameicest SS OOS SIS | oad Ett of Land Hatington’s Speech. @ fornace: weil located northwest: | _SALE-STOCK AND FIXTURES OF A Pi EAS w;a bargain for any one Address NG ISCONT! a bargain one National Ci UED MY ih Register, LL URE COUN the ‘Address Box 4, Star offic \mné-3te T-CLASS OLD , OF BALTIMORE ‘ALE—BUSINESS WAG 80 LAR MAGRATH & KEN A splendid oj NEw at a great bargain is offered by owner, who 1s leaving | 18 Ti: the city, ‘The style is a maznificent’ Upright Parle | posi in handsomely finished rosewood case, aud | towards losing it, by the defects of bis tempera- ment. He fancies his irresolution, dispassion- ateness and incapacity to follow his own judg- ment to be a demonstration of love of fair play. His speech will greatly inspire the ister, the latier’s more devoted followers and s, and will dishearten all those PIANO EXCHANGE WAREROOMS, who long for a clear, bold assertion of the tun- 422 9th street. damental principles from men who are pre- allin their vindication.” fice for cash,or easy >; for a SHOW WINDO' hose in want of stock can buy than later In the season. mh4-6t* 40 HEAD OF HORSES, JUST AF ‘Washington county, Md.:20 cart Horses, Prices dverazing trom $73 10 $200. JORN INS, 311 12th y fe : of aGeni's Furnishin N olumes delivered at ones on NG LAUNDRY. IN ; doing a business of fi6 if Boats, Battoes, Gilling Canoes and Gigs. JOH foot of New Hampshire av f10-1m* used for coupe, ‘y Plush Lap Robe foriner price $4.50; ‘Iai 50, would be cheap at =" Stock of new and second. COUNTRY _REAL ESTATE, most de-irable Fge new Stable om rear of the lot, which | terms, &, } ‘acres, near the city, would exch: yroved or unimproved propert Wil reat if not sold soon. " Lnquire at 045 O st, n.w., afer dp. HAVE SALE. i east of Mt. Pleasant, as ved. One of 11% cretary Whitney's new plac dsomely improved, ction. Another on ts. res with Dw i fares or city property, ‘adaress W. HL S., star office, SALE—A BAK mhé yok iarming, wi FOR SALE-MET. BRANCH B. & 0. R R— Store, Depot and’ H. acres of land at the sta house suitable for boarders Knowles, Mi 3 large surround Prospect Gelizintful; yor closet. Ths | scribes e-egant 6% acres; near the city;on good road all. the year; excellent laud: abundant water, well Ioeated Tor dat farm: Groom frame house and out-bulidious, ‘Terms very easy’ JOHN ‘1. MITCHELL, SOR SALE—LAND— unprovement; will be sold cheap. _ 1m 1100 Pennsylvania OR ee" Stlitbise srres ay axe For information address EMiL FICIEDRICH, Ar- enitee Yashington. fl VARM FOR SALI =P IN Ol Sule my farm called Cherry Chase, on wh or West Washington: it contains 304 acres and 4.62 perches; about 14 ueres are in the Districtand the rest lu Montgomery county, Md. Inquire at the of ice of Bi Washington. JOS. HL BRADL {OR SALE lars apply to Real Fstate, Loans and Insuranee, 13th and ¥ st. h.w. m OR s Glet sections Land, sple; for st id adaptations for business. Adress ‘hington, D. mhé-iw* se, of 14 rooms, with I food business ‘Stand, and 300 CHEAP FARMS IN few for exchange: cir STOR, M. es trom The land to be’ of nient; house desirable. Apply ai 9U COTTA STATION, @ beautiful Country .. 3% miles from city; will nig lots to suit. For partieu- Parties wanting” Virginia horses jeate with me. H.W. HLL wier county, Va. Real Fstate Broker, The judiciary sub-committee held a short ses- sion this morning and discussed the bills affect- ing the Judiciary of the District, which have been referred to them. the sub-committee on co hold a meeting to fx u hearings upon the bills before them. ost perplexing the committee is They are of the street railroad is needed shout the northern and ey favor an electric or but none of the applications for form entirely with the committee's ute that should be taken, ont sronte; but then, the les them what company ite to run upon the routs, scramble for the charter OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS, DistRicr oF COLUMBIA, WASHINGTON, ——, 1886. To the Trustees of Public Schools, D. C.: = Gentlemen—The act of June 11th, 1878, simply authorizes the appointment by the Commissioners of aspecified number of who shall constitute the trustees schools, and who Mrs. Ricketts, returns to her home on Tuesday. Mrs, Ricketts held her closing reception yes- afternoon, with Mrs. 8} iss Bradford, Misses Ricketts, Johnston, Blackburn assisting, vers, Miss Sher lackburn, Gil Courtright, Green an Mrs, J.T. Miller was assisted yesterday by Mrs. J.C. Black, Mrs. MeCom: gomery, Miss Sico and Miss Washburn. Mrs. John H. Oberly, assisted by her daugh- ter, Miss Gertrude, held a pleasant reception Later this afternoon rporations expect to pon dates for a series of + | THREE MEN SHOT BY AN EDITOR. ter that is m of ‘street railroads, lon that a rapid toskirt the city eastern section, and ti charters conf an interested to witness the repeti- tion of the amateur ‘ roduction of the play which was first given It was one of the best pre- city this season, and was remark: in scenic and stage dotails, The fi lights and other accessories were well arranged and managed. The first act showed a winter Scene, & snow-filied forest, trozen lake, porter’ ‘The setting tor the second’ act was blue interior. mea; | Curious Execution of a Choctaw Murderer, Sasa Se Sis LORD HARTINGTON’S SPEECH. agement of the io schoo} districts or divisions are created this act and the trustees the representatives there! localities, but have in chai system of the District of Columbia without re gard to divisions or districts, Under an order of the Commissioners made in Jul; trustees of schools were empo' the District of Columbia into divisions for th convenience of administration, and the present result of that ord at that time, as found the ordinances of the different municipalities in the District of Columbia in the Statutes of the United States in force in said District, makes a very different division and one not nearly so convenient, the act of the Commissioners was authorized, in the face of the existing law or not, it is not material now to inquire, The present division nt in every particul sentations of Mrs. A. J, Bentley had with her at her usual inted under it are lar Friday reception Mrs. Captain Gross and Miss the entire school idea of the ro ty ion that troubi shall they {cor ey anticipate a should they take this action. Capitol ropics. THE TARIFF HEARINGS, ‘The ways and means committee today lis- tened to arguments upon the iron ore and pig fron schedules of the Morrison tariff bill by Wil- ham, of Philadélphia, a manutac- ig iron, and a mem! Pig Iron association, and others. ‘MISSISSIPPI LEVERS. The House committee on levess and improve- ments of the Mississippi river has agreed to re- Port favorably a bill to appropriate $3,000,000 Yo close gaps in and strengthen levees of the i river. The money to be expended ssissippi river commission unt control of the Secretary of Wane at 16 cpnts per gai-| His Utterances Very Encouraging to a the Friends of Ireland. OUT price: central 1d | Special Cable Dispatch to THe EVENING STAR. mhé-2e Washburn held a delightful recep- tion yesterday, and will contin} at home on Fridays duting Lent. Lhe! Mr. and Mrs.Q. H. Burrows and Miss Bur to twenty young people last Mrs. Van Rensslaer Berry gave Loxpox, March 6.—Lord Hartington’s recep- tion last night was very cordial and sympa- thetic, but the only parts of the speech that he delivered with any apparent pleasure was when he declared he should not take an ob- structive attitude towards Mr. Gladstone, and where he replied with the greatest sarcasm to ‘St* | Churchill's appeals to him to Join the conserva- z EVERY | tives. Accordingly, his speech encourages the Ro finest and largest stock of plattorm spring belief that no dangerous opposition will be ons ever shown in this city at bottom prices, 1230 32d street, West Washington. J. K, PROBY, | offered to Gladstone by his own party, but that Hartington wiil yield, hi JUNG HORSES, 9 | When the tug comes, UATE E RENEE | tories, who have tried and are still t Ly's Livery stable, 211 11th st. mh5-at* | lash him into a direct rupture with Gl “ae = _ Passage of the Standard’s edi- ive pink ani Tear was made up by a with lace and adorned with potted planta, clos ing half the gene and looking out on @ winter M4 Teel ie Mate Quinn front portier ning into a hall in window draped to the ‘oor with lave our: was folowed by a reception, supper and dancing. The principal characters were sustained Messrs. nd Fowler, the Misses rows gave a dinner The law existin, Mr, and Mrs, Huidekooper, who have rooms r Of the Eastern land, gave @ tea at Weilcker’s yester- Dr. and Mrs. Mott Smith give @ reception on Tuesday night to Mr.and Mrs. W. D. Howells, Hon. and Mra, Joseph Wheeler and the Misses Wheeler give a reception on Monday is found to be excel will not be disturbed at this time. missioners, in their letter of December 31st, romised to give form to the views enter by them, with respect to the future Is, and with the aid and District Government A@airs. THE MINER SCHOO! The Commissioners hat teea ot sang natal ored youth, no! fntention of the tus Tecelved @ letter 1. Stroud, in behalf of the trus- wution for the education of col- them of the desire and to withdraw from the farther support of the Miner Normal school and to terminate thelr contract with the District. sz “Asitis the intention of the ‘in a8 soon as practicable an industrial school for colored youth, the: also to dispose of the Min uated on the corner of twelve-room buildii and they would be The phoning egg e torial shows exactly the 1° Piano. ot stone has taken no account 01 at. Lord. Hartiny jou by accident. conduct of the counsel of the eration sucha system of ri guidance and government of those engaged in the care and management of those schools as would prevent a recurrence of the troubles of st years. This will be done rather in the Of suggestions than of formal regulations to future consultations to be had between the Commissioners and trus- tees the completion of the contemplated system. First, With respect to the appointment of teachers: In order that all teachers hereafter to be appointed may be selected for their fitness ‘plan will be pursued: There é office of the secretary to the Commissioners, and in the offices of ‘the superintendents of the public schools, lists of of the Washington and Miner Nor- mal schools of the District, Lists of of the high schools of the city of rguson, of Georgetown, gave a small german last night, Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Mullet gave a large and ption last evening at their 5] in the West Bnd. © ae Mr. and Mrs, E. B. Hay entertained Treas- rs, Jordan and other guests last even- In consequence of the death of Mrs. Joseph R. ing of the Literary Societ; ve been held at Gov, Gurtins this evening, is, by order of Major J. W. Powell, vice president, deferred to Saturday, the 13th. The Unity club met at the residence of Mr. H- loulton, on 9th street, last night, The rooms Legett read a paper ‘ton has filled a great fe has lost it, or gone far delighttul rece} resentatives having admission | cious residence ries of the House and Senate have received an invitation from the President, ugh the clerks of the House and at this time, leavin, @ reception to Congress Tuesday lot 125 by 129 feet, to receive from thé Commissioners an offer for its purchase. The rented to the District of Colum- ‘The Miner school pr lued at about $30,000. Tt is con- sidered, probable, that the DIRT BLOWN INTO THE TREASURY BUILDING. Chiet Clerk E. B. Youmans, of the Treasury writes to the Di: t the contractor for street 81 ing be directed to remove from 18th s posite the Tres buildi the street which now wed to remain after each sweeping. The accumulated dirt litters the sidewalks and is blown b; varying wind into the windows and offices on the east front of the Treasu: annoyance of their respective occupant MISCELLANEOUS. wetst ‘2 meenber of the pole force, Vico J. A. ech @ member of ice vico J. ismiissed, John Maker, a watchman in the fire depart- ment, has tendered his resignation, tale of 7, 923 I street northwest, ina note ict Commissioners, commends the decision to close the barber sho} and suggests that the; close the places that the ‘Parnell! Hawley the meeti ————+or—_____ The Telephone Suit. which was to ha’ REPORTED DIFFERENCE OF OPINION AMONG 1d to do and pared to do ani alone, the followin; shall be kept in t It is reported that a difference of opinion has arisen between Judge Thurman and Mr. Lowry, of the government counsel in the tele- phone cases, which was the cause of Judge ‘Thurman’s return to Columbus. Mr. Lowry has returned to New York for a few days, but it {s said, on private business, Nothing could be learned about the situation to-day, as the solic- tor general was not at the De tice, and the Attorney Gene: tion on the subject, ‘The Teachers’ Pay. A MOVEMENT ON FOOT TO SECURE THEIR “RE TAINED” MONEY. This morning five hundred public school teachers, comprising about all the teachers of the District, both white and colored, met at the High school to consider means of securing deficiency appropriation to pay the teachers the three per cent retained during the present school year trom their salaries as fixed by the School board schedule. This amount was re- because the schedule fixed by the board, appropriated by Cong and the number of Were discrepant. At the meeting thi: rincipal of the r. F, R, Lane, —The Daily NV. n’s speech says proached the Iris imho-aie | the same spirit as Lord Hartington would soon be solved. ————_— SEVERE WEATHER IN ENGLAND. ¢ | Snow Bound Passengers Almost Starved to Death on the Trains. were crowded. on “Intellectual Architecture, atly enjoyed and commended. Miss M. E. ‘albridge recited “} OF, Bride ot auntly, the latter ‘aa’ 0 jece, written by Mrs. gett, affordin, amusement. Gen, Ballock sar and Miss Emma Morris and Plano music. The meetings of tion are increasing in interest, ‘Commission- and who have had requisite examination, rience as sub-assistants in substituting rument of Jus- had no informa- appointed to examine applicants of their fitness id teach. Lists of persons who shall have grad- uated from any normal schoois of other states, Whose names shall be given to the committee whose business it is to examine applicants, as hereafter provided. It at any time any teacher is wanted, and the name of no suitable shall be found upon these lists, it shall duty of the aforesaid committee to pro- cure a teacher other | means. if in, thelr All of these lists shall be, ai ublic, All persons desiring 10 teachers of the public schools, whether their names appear upon said lists or file with the Commissioners of the District of Columbia an application, in writin of which will be hereafter determined, and must accompany such application with evidences of the fitness of the applicant for the Jace sought, and among such evidences must included all certificates as to the graduation of the applicant, either at the Normal or High school of the District, or at one or the other of the normal schools of of the Union, and any proof that the applicant may be able to produce that he or she has been engaged at some previous time in teaching and where and in what capacity. When the a cation is completed and filed that fact wi noted upon the register kept in the office of the secretary to the Commissioners, who will trans- mit @ copy of the entry made by him to the superintendents of the public schools, who will enter the same upon the registers k offices, as before referred to. this old associ: and are greatly Mrs. Poindexter Dunn, of Arkansas, will hold her last reception on Monda; Olin Welbrun, of Texas; Mrs. of New York; Mi nett Ford, of Lo assisted by Mrs. lora A. Darling, iss Tarr, of Virginia, Miss To- uisiana, and Miss Mc! Mr. and Mrs. George Harrison, of Brooklyn, N. ¥., are spending a few days in the city with Mr. Geo, J. Presbrey. 2. Mr and Mrs. A. G. Graham, of Clyde, Wayne Y., and Miss Etta Crampton, of New isiting Mr. and Mrs. Kenyon, of The wedding of Mr. George 8, Livingston and Miss Louisa Hunter Young was quietly sol- residence of the bride's mother, Young, at Bergen Point, N. J., February 24th. The reception lowing the ‘ceremony was by residents of Bei Philadelphia, and correspondence ear | and Morpeth. The rok Sur | drinking water from the foot warmers, laging the parcels ost hampers for { even cooking a deat rabbit found on the track at the locomotive fire. Sir William Armstrong's Also, 5 | Fesidence near Morpeth is still snowed in, and ins." | all communication is interrupted. Mounted 0 Lst._ | messengers are unable to reach a es THE GOSSIP OF LONDON. The Royal Academy Exhibition and Literary Announcements. rent or sale. A. P. | Special Cable Dispatch to THe EVENING STAR. Seas PASE _| Lonpon, March 6.—The exhibition at the POONDHAND BOATS | Royal academy this year will probably be much below the average, the weather and the light have been so unfavorable for sketching and painting. Probably neither Alma Tadema, Burne-Jones, Long nor Waterhouse will have work of any significance. Smith & Elder announce a novel describin; life among the socialists of England, calle “Demos.” Rivingtons announce a new history of the French revolution in three volumes, by Morse Stephens. William Archer is pre] on dramatic ¢ alitile further an pt open for the sale The Commissioners have liquor licenses of & Mansfield aud of Joseph emnized at the Mrs, Marian E. on Wednesday, immediately largely attended friends from New Washington. Mr. a1 returned to the city, and will be “at home,” 526 thwest, on Thursdays during Mrs. Wm. M. Springer, 226 New Jersey ave- nue, will hold her last reception next Monday, and, as usual, will be assisted by a number of ladies. Mrs. Jenks, Miss Jenks and Miss Brown of Pennsylvania will not receive at the National next Monday, as they will Springer on that day. ‘The hop at the Hamilton House to-night will Undoubtedly be one of the pleasantest social events ot the season. The military full dress hop to be given Tues- evening next by the Washington Light In- fantry corps will be a brilliant affair. Mrs. Coppenhagen, of New York, who has been spending several weeks in the cit for Baltimore, on Wednesday, with friends there prior to ‘her return She received many calls, and much attention during her stay in the city. The impromptu concert at the National hotel this morning was a delightful surprize to the nd Was tue oceasion for the Nona ‘aah ho ts the guest of Mra Sen- ‘of that state. Miss Wiedman has ing several years in Germany and training a very fine yoice, and sin with a charming expression. Present at thi enjoyable entertainment were Senators Black- burn and Brown, Mrs. Senator Jones, of Arkan- sas; Mrs. Blackburn, of Kentucky: Mrs. Senator Brown, and many other delighie Mr. Thomas Edmonston, of New York, a nephew of a well-known citizen, will be mar- ried on Tuesday next to Miss Anti the Rev. Joseph Kelly, was born here, joined the navy at the breaking out of the war, Was in the memorable fight of the Kearsage and the Alabama, when the latter was sank, accompanied Admiral F ais trip through Europe, and then settled in New York in business, where he has declined political honors for the city councils and Hain isa well-known resi- dent of Washington. A large number of young people assembled at the house of Mrs. Moore, Navy Yard, Thurs- day night last, to participate in a birthday ty giuen by’ Mrs. Moore to her daughter e. ‘The occasion was a music and pazior games being the amusements Those present we Mrs. Southerla Southerland, Annie Talbert, Flora Ber; Brown and’ others, and Méssrs. Frene art, Addison, W. H. and E. V, Lawrence, G Maloney, Dove, ‘Souther!: BUILDING PERMITS have been issued by Ii lows: L. L. Wells, rej northwest; $100. . Gage, second division, presided, anc of the High school, acted as secretary. eral committee of twenty-five was aj pointed to take charge of the whole matter. committee subsequently appointed a sub-com- mittee, consisting of Si and Stewart, Miss Entwisle as fol- ir brick, 306 H street Thomas Geary. dwellings, Jackson Hail alley; $1,500. henson, re pair frame in lumber '. A. Luta, repair brick. 497 Penn- rons, erect two twostory dwellings, Last wens, erect two wel ts between 13th and 14th streets 200, Mra EA. street north west; $550. John Mor- ir brick, 626 Virginia avenue south- erect @ two-story between B and C streets L. Benner, erect a two- the several states ‘This general rvising Principals E. Rowe, Miss L. B. white schools, and’ Hiss How- ard, of the colored schools, to present the mat- ter'to the Commissioners. This committee called at the District Commissioners’ office this afternoon and stated to Mr. Webb, who wasthe resent, the’ desire of the teachers to have the Commissioners submit the case of the teachers to Congress, conference it was decided that the committee should have a hearing before the whole board Monday afternoon, 12th street nort only Commissioner 100. Wim. Hazell, dwelling, 4th street northeast; $1,200. story dwelling and shop; $200. erect @ three-story and basemeat northeast corner 16th and L streets north —_—.__ The National Amateur Regatta. NOT LIKELY To BE HELD IN WASHINGTON After a brief to pass an appointed in the manner indicated in the pres- eht by-laws of the trustees of schools and 10 be condueted as therein preseribed. the result of this examination, showing particu- larly the standard attained by the applicant, and the decision of the examiners as to his or her fitness to fill the place of teachei forwarded to the examination pe RETURNED.—Mr. Preston, the Haytien min- ister, dean of the diplomatic corps, returned to rit ollection ing a new collection Washington yesterday after an absence of two years, ticism, to be published A sensation hasbeen made inthe musical world by the announcement of the discovery of the “Ernani” of Bellini at Rome. An Editor's Terrible Crime. FATALLY WOUNDING THREE MEN IN SEEKING REVENGE ON AN ENEMY, March 6,—At about noon loward, editor of the Hunt ‘County Chronicle, shot City Marshal A. R. Rus- foward fired both barrels of a shot gun, tator named Over- irkpatrick. Howard led on horseback, and was pur- of essay by Unwin, secre of wai ea es him and upon the perintendents of }ools. When It becomes necessai a teacher, selections shall be ma register kept by the superintendents, respec- Uvely, dependent upon the class of ‘schools, is to say, whether white or colored, for which the teacher is needed, by a committee f the superintendent of school, ing had to the class of schools} of the schools which the teacher is required, and one of the trustees of the schools to be designated by the In making such se- lection regard will be had of course to the ex- isting law giving preference to the graduates Of domestic institutions, The superintendent of the school in whieh the teacher is to act will re- port the decision of the examinin to the Commissioners of the their recommendation ana the Commissioners will make the appointment accordingly. It shall be the duty of each supervising principal the superintendents informed of all vacancies that may occur among the teachers in the schools in his charge, and ft shail be the farther duty of such supervising principals time to make reports the character, MARRIAGE _LICENSES.— Marri: have been issued by the clerk of James White, of New York city, —— LECTURE BY HON. GroRGE S. BouTWELL.— S. Boutwell will lecture on the “Life and Services of Gen. Grant,” at the Chureh. 13th and L streets northwest, on evening, March 10th. The lecture will be under the auspices of the Department of the Potomac, G.A.K., and the proceeds will be devoted to the department reliet fund, ——__ \ DEATH PRESUMED FROM LONG ARSENCE.— John H. Germon, for many years a well-known resident of old ‘first ward, left his family in 73, saying he was goinz to Virgi and since then has not teen heard from. His daughter, May E. Germon, The bicentennial celebration at Albany, N. Y., next July, may defeat any hopes the boat- ing men of Washington have of holding the Tegatta of the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen in the Potomac river this year. Al- though the association is not yet committed to any locality, President Garfield and Albany speeches with & ‘Tire ASSOCIATED CHARITIES CONTRIBUTIONS, eral secretary of the Associated Chari- desires to acknowledge the tions to central 07 G rough EVENING STAR, $75: hy $83.00; Woodward & . Keech, $2; Government Printing o} ton of coal and $5.50; Schemmilfenni Db. Mrs, Louise Polloc! ‘W.8, Pitkin, $5; 3b Henry Adam: the register key and Mary Me- Krngston, Tex., yesterday W. B. i ofour Father, uests of the hotel, an troduction of Miss ington, Arkansas, w: men bave been sell. holding the regatta and stray holt and a ost prot immediately jo waste of ground; | sued half an hour later by the sheriff. : Overholt and Kirkpatrick are fatally wounded UTTER & WIMER, 1423 Fst._| Howard was an eccentric BUY FROM FOUR 10 TEX | terly assailed the saloon near railroad station and | He also charged Marshal officers with being gamblers and otherwise as- sailed Russells character, Owing to this Russell nh6-3t* " | and a couple of saloon kee} OF 300 ACRES, NEAR | office a few days agoand chastised him, Smart- ra. half timbered: great bargnin; | ing under the assault, Howard threatened to attack Russell on sight, and several times both __mé-3*_| men came near drawing weapons. Yesterday, GAIN—FARM OVER 150 | when Russell was returning from the post ike allor part for | office, Howard ‘suddenly emerged from his in Wastington. | office'and fired both barrels of his gun at Rus- sell’s back. Russell and Overholt are both at the point of death. Many citizens defend How- ard’s action, saying that he was high strang ration by the saloon 8 shots struck a 8] trustees for that put oung editor. He bit- rs in his paper. ussell_ and other following contril has, by her solicitor, application in the orphans’ court asking for letters of administra- tion on his estate. "In 1879 an uncle of Mr. Germon’s died in Pennsylvauia.and bequeathed him a legacy, directing his executors to try to hew; but all efforts to find ir. Germon was at one time largely engaged in contracting under the board ot public works and was also engaged in the gonstruction of the Union Pacific railroad. ‘There was no reason for his disappearance 86 far as known, a, Local Notes. ‘To-day in the Criminal Court, Judge MacAr- *hur, the case of Sarah Brown, convicted of bawdy house on Missouri avenue, was called and @ motion for @ new trial was GY Brodivesa rs visited Howard's 2; Judd & Detweiler, iss Anna F, Hain, by Mr. Edmonston, who So ‘Mrs, Isabella, Stinemetz, $2; W. Humphreys; find his missin; nim have faile Miss Annie K. ian, §. 3s Anderson “ ‘ages of clothing; four from Hendrickson; 1,000 bushels of coke, gas com- from time to the superintendents as to several teachers in such Schools as they shall have in charge, re- spectively, and the superintendents shail’ in- vestigate, whenever from such reports they deem it ‘necessary, the character and fituess o such teachers and take report of the conclu- sions reached to the trustees of schools, and also to the Commissiofiers of the District, for such action as shall seem best. Second. Care of property. The Commission- ers will ask for such legislation and foran a) propriation of such an amount as will enab! them to appoint and pay an officer, to be desig- nated the inspector of schools and janitors, whose duty it shall be to take charge of all the minor details relating to the proj schools; to attend to the delivery of supplies to the several schools as required, and to give proper receipts for such supplies in duj may be thought are kept properly heated and ventilated; that the closets are flushed at proper Intervals; that the janitors attend to thelr duties generally, and that everything necessar: and convenience of the school properly done. k and grain | and was driven to des; ill and other im | keepers and thelr frien THE FrvzcERatD OoxTemrr Case—This , in the Equity Court, Judge Cox made rule issued against N. W. Fitzgerald in the case of Lemon against N. W. and “S.C Fitzgerald, The rule was issued against Mr, Fitegerald to show cause why he shouid not be attached forcontempt. It was alleged in support of the aj rule that Mr. witness, Ju Executing = Choctaw Murderer. A SLIP OF PAPER PLACED OVER HIS HEART AND PERFORATED BY A RIFLE BALL, Fortr SmiTH, ARK., March 6.—Samuel New- joctaw wifé murderer, was executed in Gaines county, Choctaw nation. mned man was led forth to the seat esterday morning and et, after which he was is | blindfolded and a white paper pinned directly ORTH OF THE CITY, | over his heart. Two attendants, one on each The executioner knelt re him, aimed carefully at the slip of paper with his rifle and fired, killing the condemned man instantly. ——_-—___ One Line Not Running. NEW YORK STREET CAR MEN WHOSE GRIEV- ANCES WERE NOT REMOVED. 6.—The strike of the ker street and 23d street crosstown rail- road employes, continued to-day, the situation being unchanged, a decision on the leasant one to all, ‘The Paulist fathers’ mission at the Immacu- late Conception church this week has been at- audiences crowding the church to ing. They will close on ‘The Judgment given against David Lyons by Tudue Susil youtarday wan sot aakde todar eek e of larceny was dismissed, the cuting witness stating that he made a mj yesterday, and that he had recovered his inst J. Walter and Danie! ¢ Olympic club, raming table in in the Police Court to-day. Meade Post, No. 5, G. A. K., had a very énjoy- able reunion and hop at their hall last night. The entertainment was in charge of acommit- f Messrs. Pomeroy, Burdick, yneane and Dowe, Robert Orr, convicted in the Criminal Court ter, in killing Stephen Tyrell, was brought up to-day for sentence. Mr. read the motion for a new trial, and the case was continued for one week, In the Circuit Court, in’ the case of John Langster, charged with house-breaking, in which the trial resulted in a disagreement’ for acquittal), a nolle pros. was entered this ‘Babney, of the Hamtiton House barber shop, was one of the delegation that waited on istrict Commissioners to-day. ee Anarchist and Counterfeiter. SOMETHING ABOUT THE MAN WHO SCARED THE PARIS BROKERS, ton, the yesterda ‘The cont ere Mrs. Moure, nd, Misses Jesse used threats to a x held that threats or ai tempts to intimidate a witnes when betore an examiner was a contempt of court, charge against Mr. Fit fold about 10 o’cloc! Goss, was seated upon a blan| land, Dougherty and freshments were served during the sis dsl 2 his decision until an itness had been beara. He directed the respondent to make answer, and remarked that had the case been made out clearly as to both points he would have first issued the at- tachment and let the answer come in after. ve land to te’ or | pide, held his hands. The ladies at the National Hotel gave a very retty dance last evening. Mrs. Senator Brown, Mrs. Senator Berry, .cks, Mrs. La Foon, Senator Blackburn and Mrs. J.’ D. “Richardson form ry. Hon. and Mrs. Ryan, Judge and Mre erkins, Hon. and Mrs, Miss Givens, Mr. Hon,and’ Mrs. Davis, Miss Hanback, Dr. Lorini, 31 Cochrane, Gen.’Simms, Miss Key: Mr. and 'Mre. Stewart) Mr. John , Hon. and Mrs. Van Baton. Mr. Dennis, Mr. Mekee, Mr. Bulckley, Mr. Warren Sniith, Mr. Lockwood, Mrs. Townsend, Mrs. Marcus J’ Wright, M Mareus Wright, Mr. Fitch, Miss Scranton, Miss ré. and Miss Parr, Mr. Geor and Mis, ‘Cabell, Miss Brod Miss “Birdie Brown, Miss ‘Mr. Wallace were among An entertainment of amateur theatricals and dancing was given last night at the bar- racks at tho old arsenal. erected in Recreation hall; the flags crossed arms and with the beams overhead, and the attachesin bright uni. Robertson, of charged with rs. J. K. Jones, e club rooms, ed the receiving urrows, Miss Jen! and” Mrs, Storm and ‘Miss Hon., Mrs, and is3_ Nelson, Mrs, PROBATE CouRT—Judge Coz. Today, estate of W. T. D. Dixor pointing Rachel K. Dixon children; bond mon; petition ventory ($65,901.05) filed. a CRIMINAL COURT—Judoe MacArthur, John Longster, housebreaking; nolle Benton, perjury; Samuel Jackson, do; John Noonan, assault, PoLice Court—Judge Snell. Roth, lq Alexander Hamilton, colored, Sarah Hawkins, col- iL. Jobn Washi for the comfort w YORK, March br the comfort Until they can get authorit; to make the appointment of such an officer it is the Intention of the Commissioners to detail temporarily some one to perform the duties as- signed to him in the manner they may deem fguardian or aniace nor Estate of John H. Ger- E. Germon tor letters of Thomas Mr. Winston on the Golden Horn. INOPLE, March 6.—Mr. Winston, 4 Suited States’ minister to Pe: 1006 Fist nw. tertained at dinner this event and Russian ambassadors wt thi = = | Winston was given letters of introduction 10 razing furms and other properties | the dignitaries of Teheran, in the noted Piedinont resion 2'4 hours by rail to Washington « ._ Butler, Mr’ 15 F st.ow.,or | the Third. Financial matters. All matters re- lating to the expenditure of money on account. of the schools will be considered to be entirely within the province of the Commissioners. The determination of salaries of teachers so far as to keep them within the appropriations made from time to time by Cony purpose, the classification of te: salaries, the amount to be ex, chase of sites, the erection ot lies of all kinds, and ‘all such attended to by the Cummis- ina Wright, Mr. g hy the Persian 14 with intent to FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL The New York Stock Market. ‘The following are the opening and 3:00 p. m. prices re New York Stock Market Foporte ial wire to H. H. Dodge, 639 15th street? ers and their Rs 4 nded for the pur- res Sy 560 days in of! to-day, as reported by 1100 Peansyivania ave. form presented & pleturesque aj In all the above matters the Commissioners ites wtomeniae eae tos 15 day, 7, do.; 7 Panis, March 6.—The name of the man who enlored, are satisfied that the act of Congress intended not ‘and restitution, William McKensie, well located: near the city; pcood stream of water; DO JOUN T. MITCHELL, Real Estate Broker, DALE. hi re ituated at the junction of the’ Broad Branch nd the old Brookville road: five miiles from the of Washingtou and four miles from Georgetowr, DLEY & DUVALL, curt ‘on the Metropolitan Bran JRSALE-AT ASBURY PARK Change for: Wasulogton, proper a 5 on broperty, or. sell | cheap forcash. SYD & RUTHER EO manor 1226 ¥ at nw, , Md.,on the Metropolitan ranch, %. and O ‘This popular bot is now for rent pus way) ATLANTIC CITY, SESE at the vane. Sun parlor, hot’ and cold J. ‘fisome FRE ocean, HOUSE, Aviastic and Cold’ sea Water Baths tn the Every modern improv 3 COLUMBIA HOTEL, CAPE MAY, N. For rent. Furnished first-class int all tts 9 solidated, pointments, "For fall lars address 61 bid’ pg MUS MOON EY, 206 annd's08 Prot sa ling, 15 rooms, fronting on Ciocation = GaITHERS- Begg ak ‘Mra JNO. L. ERY. N.4., open Winter and Rawmer fired off his revolver in the Paris bourse yester- is not Petrovich, as at first lo. He is a native of Brittany. out of employment for some time. Formerly he was a chemist’s assistant well known in certain ‘at public meetings. of coining and circulating assault; $10 or 30 days. Paper,” was present he sons: ‘Lieuts. Hoskins, Dunn, Satterlee, rett, Davis, Ostheim, Mrs. Burbank, Mrs: Cun- ningham, 'Mrs. Chase, Agnes Gibson. Music was furnished garrison band. ‘After the play was co: the chairs were carried away and the dani commenced. Some of those and Mrs, Sheridan, Gen, and Mra, A\ Nana Waite, Col. and Mrs, Mrs. McFeel to distribute the duties relating to the public schools in the manner they have indi they believe that the law alsointended that the trustees should have certain other and not less important duties to perform with re- to such matters, The Commissioners ‘aright to look to the trustees tor counsel avall times, and it must follow, as a matter of course, that ee trustees can haves no uasi-legislative powers, under jon put upon the law ‘by the missioners, the advice given b bave the force, Separated then from the mere of teachers, but conjunction with ‘by the following and used to be Duna and Miss sister. Ms. Kmlly 5, Frecmau, No. 1200, con the city as a fre- THE Liquor LICENSE QUESTION.—There are | And Fifweouth sircels northwest. sun. the 7th im some differences of opinion am: cates of prohibition here relative of demanding ® vote upon the license under the new local ofthe most fervid advocates of total prohibition of and that to act under it would be no advance- ment to the tem} legislative or Gen. Sherman Writes Another Letter. the interpretat {HE DECLINES TO CONTRIBUTE FOR RELIEF OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER. Gen. Sherman having been asked to contrib- ute to @ popular fund to provide for Mrs, Cath- arine Seales, of St. Louis, who is over 70 years of age, and has devoted 45 yeurs of her life to the building up of the public school that city, wrote a cl te, He says: “I have owned real property in St, Louis since 1850, on which I have paid thousands of I have never received iy is io more consent to enter s public school than a com- in addition to my Gol. and Mrs. Blan a 4:25 p.m. FREDERICH FI and Mrs, ly, Capt, ‘Dr, and Mrs, Harvey: Major hes, Gen. and Mrs. Green, ‘Mrs. Notton, Gen, and Mrs. Gib- liquor trate, tees will alway character of sus and Mrs. Kell Mr, Baxter, Mr. uff, Hoover, Miss Armstro: Dr. Wilcox, Lieut, ff, and Col. and Miss Eaton. g* ing under thel 6 superintendents and su- ncipals, the decision as to ‘teachers and thei ‘also from the mere m¢ of matters relating pote desig From Wall Street To-day. New Yous, March 6—The stock. market ; = pInTRicT oF | 9Pehed strong this morning, firs Columbia, Maryland,’ ahd Virgiale, Pertocioe | ing gains over last event 6 ir proper selection; nical supervi- buildii ry a. with the fnaeaet 1 and su] ‘and with the o gto’ public schools tn the nancial officers of the Dis- trict of Columbia, the trustees have the whole care and management of the schools and the important interests conn therewith. How these interests are to be best is the duty now those trustees, and the Commisak hie otepins sip upon the U.8. marshal at Key West, Florida, tor @ report, set- ting forth all the particulars connecte: flibustering steamer City of Mex- aking a gayly and fantastically attired y: 7 awerz, variety of costume io” to tlonal dress suit, The sisted of Mrs. Wm. Boyle, Mrs. J. H. W: . Corwin, those in costume were Mr. aud Mrs. ck, Webber as Foo Bah hand Yom Yum, ‘itt and Miss Noyes as the was dull and Arm the hat hail boar, prices sa DY! was dull and firm Pi _ ane ith Sad Fah to % per cent. Later, however, tho s ieoctions in addi, is in addi have boon Heading the rest of the market bei: the market is dull generally small trac. ‘The otal Imports matters relatin; hands of the dollars in taxes, eenaing ® centin retarn. market oampe week and is. Gheensh fIFUL OME AT FOREST | were lost, fa some cases politan iiraneh, & tiles irom | Hon, The Oaly active stocks the city: 1é-room house: fine out-bulldings: fruit in | and Lackawann: abundance: 6 minutes’ walk trom station; euoice land Also, Lot mon tavern. her school taxes, ve been com} ‘for education in subserved and id the past twenty years I have been ts, i aha = rices which eavy at pi ich are A. P. HILL & ©O. 101m 1338 F st. ees vate schools, ii i Pry of merchandise at this week were valued at goods at $3,064,789, Baltimore Markets. Z EF | THE ALLEGED ‘The Attorney i ‘| ge ; ResToRED Navan Caper ENGINERRS—The Secretary of the Navy bas submitted two ques- tions to the Attorney General which have been raised by the Ee Ae remain as a separat Nava, Oxpers,—Licut. Nethan Sargent has been ordered to the European squadron, to re- Port for duty to Rear Admiral Franklin. ume. ere te ee ‘at the naval THE NIGH SCHOOL BATTALION. School Boys in Uniform Perform Wen ders with Hashets. A sentinel"paced up and down the corridor at the entrance to the High school building last evening apparently oblivious to the gay throng that was passing into the building. In the hall up stairs a large audience assembled, including parents of Pupils and friends of the schools, the young lady students who are exempted from miil- tary duty, Commissioner Webb, Superintend- ent Powell, Principal Paul and a lange repre- sentation of public school teachers. The ‘Occasion was an exhibition drill and y~ 4 by the High School battalion. The drill, or Grills, were executed on the stage in the ball, which is large enough only to acoommodate one company at a time. e exhibition last evening was conducted wholly by the boys Between the drills there were musical oxer cises by an orchestra and glee club made up ot a, The orchestra was constituted as fol lows: Director, Mr. Reed: pianist, Miss Dovey Ast violin, Messrs. Sterling and’ Stewart; 2 violin, Messrs, W.N. Dudley, Lewis and Stock- bridge: flute, Messrs. Whitney and Swett: cor net, Mr. Stration; French horn, Mr, J. Dudley; violincello, Mr. Crometie: The =. club Was constituted as follows: first lessre, Dudley, Fishback, and Gui tenor, Newoomb; first bass, Messrs. Batley, Gibbs, Davis, and E » second bass, Messrs. Strat tan, Whitaker, and Reed (leader), Company D, Gapt. W. HL Dice, gave @ rill in the manual Sfarms by nombers, Company I, Capt. W. B. Horton, au exhibition drill in fixing bayonets, ghangitig and stacking; Company Capt. L. Le ~ ye e inanual of arms without numbers, wu upany A, Capt. L. P. Whitaker, loads ings and firings. Every movement wasexe cuted with precision and grace, and the speo tators were ‘surprised at the wondertul prot ciency shown by the boys. Col. Volkman and other army officers present applauded heartily, “Folks often say,” remark: one of those: ‘one cers toa STAR reporter, “that « drill sarageier ences could doit. Now, I do anything like 5 HOW THE BOYS WERE DRILLED. Capt. Ross, of the Washington Laight lnfam try Corps, the military instructor at the High school, stated to THE STAR reporter that @ great majority of the boys in the battalion had never drilled with muskets beiore the Christ» mas holidays, A circular, issued by “hppa Paal, bo on 3 the poof ‘drill ai the school says: “TI benefits deriv, trom the military drill by the students who have participated ia it since it was Introduced three years aco, have been sO marked Uhat after careful considera ton it has been decided to make ita required exercise for all boys of suitable age and size during their first two years in school” Two: drills, each taking one hour, are hold every week. The teachers at the school say that the metihory Sactraction bot only affords a means of phys culture, but has a good cileos on tae discipline of the sclool and Une general beariug ‘of the bora. After the drill last evening the battalion heid an informal reception. The vise itors were admitted to the library, iaboratories ‘and other rooms iu the building. oe — A Wrrx'’s Suit Fox. Divorce.—Emily M. Fitzpatrick has, by I. Williamson, flied a bul for divorce irom James Fitpatrick and ali- mony. They were married October 30, 1870, by Rev, Father Wi re had cight elie dren, five of whom are living, #nd she charges that ‘lor several years he contributed to the support of his fanilly bat 50 cents per day, aud abouta week ago left her, saying Unut he would not live with ber again, "She changes that be treated her with crucity, a8 also ‘ie children, and on March 2d he struck her with a knits and she has not yet recovered. 3 see as fine ever NAW A HANDSOME BUILDING To BE ERECTED on THE AVENUE.—Messrs. Hufty & Dyer, agente for Mr. Phil. K. Reily, have ieased bis property On the horthwest corner of Peonsyivania ave- nue and 12th street northwest tur a term of ‘fifteen years to James 8. and Samuel Davis, comprising the firm of Messrs. Jas. ¥. Davis® Sons, haters and furriers,of this city. The Messrs. Davis are baving plans prepared for the erection of @ handsome building specially adapted to their business, which will be ready for cocupancy early this coming tall. —— RANGE OF THE THEKMOMETER.—The follow- ing were the readings at the signal office to-day: 3 a m., 29.6; 7 am. 25.8; 11 a m 5 2 2 pam, 44.6. Maximuim, 44.6. Minimui Affairs in West Washington. ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.—Edgar Jordan, about 60 years of age, who lives at 3232 Prospect ave- nue, atiempied suicide this worning abour > o'clock by cutting his Uhroat in several places with @ pocket Knife. Dr. Kleinscumidt was summoned and dressed the wounds, aller which Jordan was removed to Providence hom pital. The cause of the act is said to be desponde ency at bis discharge irom the service of the Washington and Georgetown Raiiroad oom- pany, by whom he had been driver. Jarge and fashionable audicuce school hail last night, the vecasto tertainment given by the We club for the beaelit of Langley wo % gentlemen who generously assisted in tuis ben efit were Messrs. James Fercason, 1H. T. Smith, F. G, Moffat, Leonard ©. Chow, Ross Thi son, W. B, Stockman, Henry C. stuart, Taylor, Palmer Coolidge, ‘Chas. Wilson, Stockbridge, Sandy Brition, Chas. Matthewson and Howard Burr. Prot. Nordliager's orchestra, kindly tendered their services. The amount Tealized was beyond the expectations of the managers, Dicaina Ur HumaN Bowss.—Wnile Patrick Maher was engaged in grading a lot on Pros- pect avenue, lust Tuesday, in the rear of Schiade's restaurant, he exllumed paris of a xkeleton—a skulland a couple of large bones, Novhing could be learned us to when or by v bom the cor had been interred, Ksockep Down uy a ‘l#aM.—Yesterday afternoon Story Throp elderly man, was knocked down by & passing team George Boulden, at the corn streets, and was’ injured about it hip so badly he had to be removed to his home im ast Washington, No blame yas altuched ww the driver, as Mr. Durop is very deat, — A STUBBORN AND HaAnkassine Coveu that wili not yield ‘to ordinary remedies imay be thoroughl) cured by Dr. Jayne's Expectorant, & most effective remedy tor ail Bronchial or Disorders, BETROTHED. Miss FANNIE GUTMAN, ISAAC Mb LLbd of New ARTH, On Thursday morning, March 4, 1836. ai 8 o'clock GHORGE M. AKTH, in the forty the residence of his brother, 1208 E sireet southeast, Sunday, March 7, at wo p.m. Relatives and iriends respectfully tn: ‘vited to attend. 2 BACON. On March Sth, 1586, BIT BACON, formerly of Colorado, aged 62 years ‘Puneral on Sunday afternvo: ch 7, at 2 v'elork, from his late residence, 506 Ki st. a* CLARK. On Friday morning, March 5, 1856, MARSH B CLAKK, in the eighiy-ith year of bis “Funeral from New Jorusalom Church (Sweden- Dorgian), North Capitol street, between Band C, on at 3 p.m. DIGGINS. At 5 p.m., March Sth, 1886, ENGEI BERT W. intaut sob of Hartholoniew aud ca ts, aged ten) montis aiid (wu das Piineral from the resideneae? his parents, 743 Sixt street soul Sunday, March ‘ith, at 4 p.m. Friends and relatives respectfully invited. : PISHER, On Bawurday, March 6, 1886, at 2040 I S{feet northwest, CHL iS LHONAKD' FISHED, ‘Notice of funeral hereafter. . FORREST. On Friday, March Sth, 188), at 4 Glock |p. ui., of pneumonia, ALEX ANDL i’ FOR REST, aged seventy-one years, from the resideuce of his nephew, B. French, Queen, G98 Eighth erect souliraat, Suriday after Hoon, 3 o'clock. Helatives aud friciids are respec fally invited to attend. : ZEREMAN, Of consumption, FRANK BR. FRBE- hked 40 years 8 mouths and 12 dass. Eile tuporel wilt take place frum the residence of hie in Memo- Fial Churoh, corner Eleventh and K streets, at 11 clock a.m.” Friends of the are Afai Pelee = family are reqpecttuily EDMANN. Op ‘Thuraday, March 4, 18%, ab 25 RLGDMANN® aged at Sod 2 mouths.