Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-04-16

LEE hoSkkLs DON forget that this splen-
did troupe, comprising the very apostles of
mirtn. appear to night at Odd Fellows Hall
In this city, performing an exciting pro
gramme, intsrspersed with dancing by the
graceful Floyd and agile Brown, and With
oisms and laughter moving jokes BY the mi
mitable Harry Lehr. We learn 1t e the puf-
pose OF the button.maken Of the country to
tender Harry . service Of .bones'' for the
benefit he has conferred upon their trade.
when the presentation oconrs, wo'll advise
our readers
PEOPLES THEAfRl-The proprietor of this
popular place Of amusement, has engaged the
services Of Mm'lle Zoe, who has the reputation
Of the most superb danseuse in America, and
Terpsicioria-for six nights only. This even
ing they will appear in the ballet Of the
" Nymph of the Chase" Tho newspapers of
other cities, whore they have attracted over.
flowing sssemblages, speak in the highest
'3,ms Of their artistic merits. In addition -
their performances, will be performed by tho
theatrical company the drama of "Love in
Humble Life" ana :. The Irish Tutor"
AN OFFENSIVE PUDDLE are requested
to call the attention of the Commissioner OF
the Fifth Ward to water pond lying In front
of dwelling NO. SD on North A street, be-
tween First and Second streets, near the old
Capitol, which, owing to the efauvia that
arises, is very offensive to pedestrians and
others who pass that way and If 1t is allowed
to remain in that condition it will mako fsmi
lies in that session of the city suffer the CON
sequences of fever and agoe. So look to it
Mr. Commissioner, and remove the nuisance
by filing it up.
Cross FIRING.-0n Saturday afternoon, the
residents on Third street south were amused
by sparring match between two of the To-
msle cilizeas, Elizabeth Vance and Ammo
Burns. The ''muss" ended with the arrest of
the parties by officer Stoddard. He conveyed
them before Justice Morsell, who held both to
security, each charging the other with assault
and battery. Elisabeth Walker was also or
dered to give security u keep the peace.
Justice Morsell also ordered Elizabeth
Vance, Anne Burns, Eliza Bosher. and Mary
Heisler eech to pay a fue and costs for using
prefane AID indecent language in the streets
An EXTRAORDINARY FEAr.-This morning,
between eight and nine O'Clock, while Mr..
Green, the dairyman, was driving along in his
buggy, and while he was turning from Penn
sylvania avenue into G street, near the market
house, the bolt holding the shafts of the vehicle
broke o. became deta shed; and, as a conso.
qusnce, in q moment the horse and shafts
| were left on one side Of large mud puddle;
| the body of the buggy on the ether; and Mr..
| Green in the middle Of the puddle, hs having
been pit,hed out and alighted on bis feet
He was splashed from head to feat; but bore
this misfortune with commendable philosophy.
ENFORCING THE LAws.-0ur police officers
are beginning to enforce laws that have been
overlooked for long time. That which re-
lates to minors running with FIRE apparatus is
being enforced by the officers, and several ar
rests have been made. We are glad to see
they show no favors.
WA-CH RETURNS james Haney, drunk
and disorderly, workhouGs 80 days; Samuel
Hand, cold, out after hours, Ane and costs
John Robinson, drunk and disorderly, work
/ horse On davs