Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-12-20

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COOP BEGINNINGS IN THE CouScLs.-on Mon
day night, Mr.. Emerson introduced a resolution
In the lower board, authorizng reward Of $500
for TIE srrest and conviction Of incendiaries The
resolution was debated, the necessity for its pas
sage being doubted, as there Is law in existence
at present, authorizing such a reward. Mr. E.
argued that the resolution, then, would have the
good effect OF calling the attention Of the Mayor
10 that law. The resolution was adopted
Mr. Morgan offered resolution directing the
drainage committee TO inquire into the expe-
diency Of making an arrang ement for keeping the
hre-plugs In a sefviceable condition. He stated
that At recent fire the snow had concealed the
plug within half square Of the burning building
30 that IL was impossible to find It, and nothing
but the snow and Ice prevented very destructive
eonnagraton. This brought forth remark from
nemoer from tne eastern section relative to the
use Of enacttng laws, IL they not executed.
The law providing for nre-plugs In the eastern
section has never been enforced, aud the conse-
quence Is that property in that section is partcu
Iarly exposed. This resolution was also adopted.
subsequently, the Aldermen's bill for erecting
four-Way hre-plug at Second street east and Penn
sylvania avenue was referred to the drainage COM
mittee This gives the citizens there, at least
hone Of a supply of water In cases Of fire.
The attendants at the Center Market, who have
TO endure the Inconvenience Of mud in the gang
ways, and the drippings from broken and worn
out roof, in damp weather, have also the salts
faction Of knowing that an attempt to remedy
their condition IL promised by the passage of
bill 70 repair the old roof of the sheds This will
give temporary relief, IL approved by the Mayor
CRIMINAL couRT.-Yesterday, John w Lee,
eOlored, convicted Of stealing two pig: and sack
from Joseph Poletti was sentenced to months In
the county jail and fine Of IS.
Thomas Fletcher, colored, convicted of stealing
70 pounds of beef from John A. Hurley, was sen
fenced to ~ months in the Penitentiary.
Samuel Barnes, colored, convicted Of stealing
jacket from Rosanna Stanton, was sent to Jail for
3 months, and made to pay fine OF 81 and costs
vest, a pair of pants, and pistol, from Jacob
Paes. He was found guilty, and sentenced to Is
months in the Penitentiary. The same party was
then tried and convicted Of stealing pistol from
Frederick Fink; for which he was sentenced one
year to the Penitentiary.
Frank Bsale, colored, was tried and convicted
Of stealing poultry from Henry w Haskell. He
fine Of 81
On motion by District Attorney ould, G. S.
Minor, Esq, Of Virginia, was admitted as an
attorney Of this court.
To-day Elizabeth Hamilton (colored) was
tried for stealing an oyercoat and a handkerchief
from MIR. John Potts. Found guilty.
The court then took up the case Of VIM. Dent,
(coIored,) accused Of stealing hat worth % so
from Thos n Maddox. He was also charged in
the indictment with having been convicted at
three several previous terms Of this court, of SINH
lar ofenses, the effect Of which under the peni-
tentsry act of 1891 is TO constitute the last oense
grand larceny, notwithstanding that the value Of
the articles stolen was only laid at 81 so.
The case was pending when our report closed.
ExAMISArIoSs.-On Tuesday the committee on
examinations Of the Board of Trustees of the
Public Schools met at the Aldermens Chamber,
City Hall, for the purpose Of examining candi-
dates for places teachers in the Public Schools
No less than thirty-three candidates presented
themselves, and the examination was very con-
siderably prolonged. No oral questions were
propOunded, the committee having prepared
printed lists Of questions, Of which placed
before each applicant. A large proportion Of the
Schools and In order to facilitate operations they
were allowed TO retire without examination. with
the understanding that they Were to assemble al
the Fourth District school on Friday next for
examination. The result Of the examination will
be communicated to the Board Of Trustees at their
next regular meeting.
As CHRISTMAS APPROACHES, the "Gift Book
Store" OF Evans, 476 Pennsylvania avenue be-
comes center Of attraction, and from early morn
until late In the evening the establishment /,
surprise us when we AXE into considerstieo tb tho
extensive stock Of fresh and desirable works to be
found therein-to say nothing Of the really novel
and superb assortment Of holiday books, which il
one OF the most complete and varied Of any eve,
offered 10 our metropolitan public. Our reader,
should not overlook the importance of calling or
VI " 6NdDs, BnOuiQ L0ey design making Christ
mas presents to their friends and relatives for II
must be borne In mind that ttro gifts are obtained
with the same money necessary to purchase on
elsewhere.
TIE FAN AND FESTIVAL Of the ladies Of tn,
Methodist Protestant Church ninth street, held
in Thorn's Building, Seventh street, will be con
tnued every night this week, IL will be seen b,
the notice elsewhere. This delightful affair ha
been so successful that the managers feel justified
In continuing II longer. Go everybody and en-
courage the ladies to pay for their parsonage
The supper Is excellent ditto the ice-cream anC
confectionery, and there are thousands Of usefu
and cheap articles on sale. Last but not least
Phil Fishers capital band furnishes exquisite
music nightly.
THKArER.-Mr Eddy made decided hit las
night In bis favorite character Of Hamlet Primo
OF Denmark Tonight he Is to appear as Ingomar
In LovelPs great play Of that name, character ii
which II is said he Is no worthy rival Of EdwiI
Forrest. This play has been put upon the stage a
considerable expense and no little trouble b.
Manager Glenn, such as new wardrobe, new
scenes, etc An unusually fine performance ma
be anticipated. The opportunity Of seeing al
actor Of such power as Mr.. Eddy, supported by s.
excellent a company as that Of Manager Glenn's
should not be lost.
ANOTHER DEATH OF wArcH-Housz CASE
Monday night, man in a stupid condition from
new was admitted aan to Lodgings in th
own name, hs was registered on the docket a
John Drunk In the morning when the trial
were In progress he entered the trial ROOM still II
stupid condition, and the ofdcer on duty wen
10 conduct him out; the poor fellow sprung ava
from him and fell on the stone floor. He wa
sent % the work house, that he might there hav
medical attendance; but we hear that be eI pire
last night
TEE Young LADIES' FAIR at the Young Men
Christian Association rooms last evening was
very pleasant affair, indeed. We are glad to se
their efforts for the benefit Of the poor 80 hig hi
appreciated. In addition 10 all the good thing
provided by the ladies, who have made com
plete success In perfecting their arrangements 10
the reception Of the friends Of the poor they hsv
engaged Prosperi's brass band to discourse thei
charming notes during the fair. This Is a va
liable acquisition. II he fair continues during tn
remainder Of the week. ~.
LEGENDARY FIRE.-Last night about 10 o,eloc
large barn the farm Of Dr. Jesse B Hav
bordering on Boundaryst and the Seventh sire,
road, was consumed by hre-tbe work Of an IL
rendarH u he harn Nuere n