Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-06-29

THE AVENUE AND THE DUsr-when the mer.
Sufy Is ranging from eighty-six to ninety degrees
In the shade, the pedestrian upon our street is
forced to admit the fact that II is very warm A
pleasant breeze and the shade Of an elm is a ric
treat TO the almost fainting wayfarer; but when
the hot sand and dust Is carried by the breeze and
deposited upon his perspiring skin and ne is
forced TO leave the shady spot to seek a retreat
secure rom such annoyances, he remembers some
t tn,ng said In the papers weeks ago about con-
tracts 70 water the avenue, and wonders w hsther
tne WORK Is 10 begin with July or October, Our
cltlZens really suffer now; but their sufferinps
WOULD De greatly relieved If the dust We're wetted
uoWn every morning, noon, and night The heat
could be endured with the luxury Of an occasional
breeze OF pure air; but when the breeze comes
laden with hot sand and powdered gneiss, It is
uncomfortable.
The OLD SOLDIERS AND THE FOURTH OF JULY.
ane associated survivors of the war Of 1912 will
assemble at the City Hall, with cockade and
pauges, at ten O'Clock on the morning of the 4th
OF July, and march thence to the national ar
mory. salute of cannon at noon is intended
Il ne veterans will then repair to one of the MINER
halls of that fine building, where an hour or more
Win oe spent In the discussion of a collation. and
the relation Of "reminiscences which doubtless
VIII De OF an interesting character AT this meet
ing there will be a model cage from Crapey
Island; prize rifle by Congress to a gallant youth
0I seVenteeni picture of the battle Of North
folnt-and some Of the identical uniforms worn
on the battle fields Of that eventful period
AWNING THIEVES 1t is astonishing what OBJ
yecs are selected by professional thieves for their
operations, and how boldly they go to work to
secure their prizes. Some time ago they operated
In the parlors Of houses removing the costly cur
tains nom the windows, and taking away articles
winch Were most easily identified Last night
announcer gang went to work and took down the
awnings from before the doors of houses on Sew
enth street, in close proximity to the Central
Ouard-h house IL Is not suspected who the operators
are; out 1t supposed that the canvass is intended
TO be used in making sails for boats The thieves
cd ,x-Af oL
used This was left behind.
SANITARY MEAsURE.-We learn that MAYOR Ber-
ret, being satisfied from conn plants that the con-
tractors for cleaning the cutters, &C. have utterly
failed to perform their duties has annulled ali Of
their contracts, and has resolved to have the re-
naming work done by day labor, as formerly
The contracts were taken too low to enable the
parties to do the work properly. All persons hav-
Ing complaints to make on the above subject will
pest secure aremedy communicating In writing
10 the mayor. The prevalence Of extremely warm
weather renders this subject of general interest.
IHteLltgsncer.
WATER FOUNTAINS FOR THE PATENT OFFICE
In the centre OF the square enclosed by the Patent
once building, two large basins nave been sunk
Tney are OF brick with iron rims. the bottom of
each being covered with cement. In the middle
OF both basins are inserted Jet pipes which drive
the water to the height Of 80 or 40 feet The
grounds around these fountains will be sodded
ana evergreen shruObery planted in rows near the
buildings.
DlsoRDERLY.-This morning, two young men
VINO had spent hight in the Guard house, were
taken out for hearing before Squire Dom Their
offence was against the corporation law, being
drunk and disorderly. One, however was not
Identified In the disturbance of the peace, and
was honorably discharged. The other, who had
evidently been drinking, was dismissed with
Lecture that may be of service to him hereafter
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The PROMENADE CONCERTs,-MT. Editor: I
second the motion of your correspondents ahont
having Que Of the semi-weekly promenade con-
certs on Sunday afternoon instead of Saturday. so
that we laboring men can attend them IL il the
only day out Of the seven that We have for such
recreation What say Prof Scala and his musical
associates A LABoRrNe M.N
The ANNUAL Exhibition of Mr.. Samuel Kelly's
Washington Select School will take place at the
academy, corner of q and Tenth streets, on Mon
day evening next, at ; O'Clock, when number of
interesting pieces will be recited and premiums