Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-04-18
EVtNING STAR.
Local Intelligence.

health-a medicine he finds to be mo-a ser.
yiceaoie than the pills. lotions, and powders of
the apo hecary-was brought to a halt bv a
respectfully dressed person and of good ad.
orecs, WHOM We shall cal, Sharper Ne. [. IN.
produced from bis pocket a watch, apparently
soiu' saying "Excuse me, sir; here is a fine
nme-keeper, very valuable, indeed. I have
been suddenly called upon to leave thescitv ON
business; but having expended my money.
ooilged to sell this watch You NAV have
HEWortn hundred and twenty dolIars-for
sky Mr. Pegg shook his head, telling him
no d ad no money, and could not therefore pur-
chase It. Sharper No. insisted on a bust ness
transaction, but at this point without avail.
90 Sharper No left Mr. Pegg the latter re-
.umlns nis journey and walking swiftly, as if
70 compensate for lost time. He had proceeded
put few rods when he was again interrupted
Dy an individual, doubtless the confederate of
the man with "the elegant time keeper"
Said Sharper No. 2, What did that man ire
ferring to No. II say to you-what did he
"ant' Mr.. Psgg replied, He wanted to
sell me watch for eighty, and then fell to
seventy, and sixty dollars" "I've seen the
watch" replied No. 2, otis a magnificent
article. should have bought it myself if /
had had the funds. Good day, sir" Having
turned, while in the act of departing, he re.
marked, -" if you should buy the watch, and
repent your bargain, Just csll on me a. NV
once '-nentioniag that he was to be found at
aplace which he was particular in designating.
Mr.. Pegg, for the third time, resumed his
journey, almost in q trot; but he was soon
brought TO stand-still by his first Interrupt
ter, NO. l. I've come again-nobody seems
70 have any money; my case 10 absolutely ur-
gent; L must be of this afternoon. 1t wants
but few minutes Of the time for the cars to
start See what nice watch il is turning
IL over and opening it to show the inner work.
lngs But told you before haven't the
money "How much have you? ?, asked No. l.
Only nine dollars" was the reply. Haven't
you silver watch?" Mr. Pegg takes one
from his pocket. cit looks like tolerably
good one" added No. 1. Now give me the
nine dollars and your watch for mine"
Agreed. exclaimed Mr.. Psgg; and thus
the bargain Yss consammated No. FASTENED
toward the depot Mr.. Pegg subsequently,
called on matchmaker, and seriously asked
him what IL was worth. The matchmaker,
casting glance ar the article, informed him
that 1t was worthless-that the article was
scarcely, if at all, worth as much as old COP
Per Mr. Pegg hurried cut in great dismay,
either to oyertake the one swindler at the cars,
or to lind the other ct his ofice-which loo slity,
OF course, only existed in the Imagination,
Failing IN his purposes, he returned to the
Matchmaker, saying mOurnfully, "but might
not the watch be gold?" The person ad-
dressed, again assured him that it was Of NO
value; but In further response to his iunpor-
tunitiss, comforted the victim by saying il was
worth probably dollar and a half Alas
From this hurried narration we should learn
that " all that glittsrs is not gold"
LOOK TO YOUR GRASS PLArs AND GARDENS
Jnls Is the season when our fellow-citizsn of
Washington, Georgetown and Alexandria
should commence improving every square foot
OF ground on their premises not occupied By
buildings or pavement. A plat Ten feet suusre,
merely enriched By spading foet deep, ma
nurlng and sowing upon il lawn grass seed.
will in worry little time become from its ap-
pearaucs comfort if not luxury 20 family
without ether vegetation about them If ded-
icated to the purpose of flower garden, and
care be taken to enrich it greatly and plant il
for succession Of flowers it will afford much
more than enough of those 30 delightful ad.
Juncts Of the family circle If used as a gar.
den Tor culinary purposes, and properly Guilt
yated, 1t will go far toward furnishing the
sprng and summer esculents required in a
family OF three or four persons. Half a city
LOT 80 appropriated and properly attended to,
by half an hours atyentiOn In the morning and
evening from two or three persons, male and
female, will produce nearly all the vegetables
that family of half dozen persons can Dos
sbly consume. John Saul, at the corner of
out and other preparation of such grounds and
gardens. We know that he is q first rate hand
az the business, and charges moderately. We
advise every householder in Washiu gton who
has ten feet square of ground that no can de-
vote to some such purpose, to be sure to do 80,
as he will thus add to his comfort and health,
as we'll as to his income, if he appropriates il
70 raising vegetables; for he will then have less
to bsy.
MITE Yav fook h.. -. - IL
Theatre, last night and the night before by
storm We have "no hesitation in SAYING
and las Mark NEEDLE would say) we say il
boldly" that no danseuse superior, If sasaI
to her, has appeared before Washington
audience for the last i've years Ifyou doubt
it, reader, 90 and judge for yourself She is
1.-the IN all her movements, has a finely
Eoulded form, very handsome features, a
happy blending Of suayity and dignity in her
department, and eyes tsllingly expressive. We
had rather be struck by Ii htning than with
one OF her pedals in some Of the filings We saw
her execute last night
Mons. Wiethoff is a champion in his art. and
In most accomplished partner " in these
admirable dances. Mr. Manager keenan, de.
serves well Of the public for afording it this
treat.
SL1SDER SUIT.-In the Circuit Court, this
morning, was taken mp the case of VIM r
der, the former suing the latter for iamares
70 the amount Of $4,000. Messrs Carlisle
and Davidge appear an counsel for Mr. Dove.
and Messrs. Bradley and Chiffon for Mr.. Nc.
Blair. The following are the names of the
gentlemen composing the jury: Francis j.
murphy, William Miles, George Crandsu.
gonn DAVIS, Peter Hepburn, Jas B. Holme adj
Jacob Harsham, Patrick McKenna, Charles p
wood, James ID. Watson, John Waters and
James FullaloVs Nr. Davidge made the open
ing speech for the complainant, when the cx-
ami Aa. Oh witnesses was commenced. The
trial will probably consume several DAYS.
AN OLD PUBLIC SERyASr.-Yesterday. An
aged man nansd David O'Brien, went to the
once OF ths Second District Police, and asked
as favor, 70 be sen; 10 the work. house as a
vagrant- He says he has been ten wears in
tne army, and ten years and five months in
the naval service of the United States. III.
came here TO try to get into the Soldiers
Home, bat Is doubtful about his title to sdmis-
mon His request was granted immediately.