Evening star., 1865-07-22
LOCAL NEWS
AMESEMENTS TONIGHT.


ADJUSTMENTS TO NIGHT.
Growers THEATER.-Two grand perform
ances, in the afternoon at reduced rates of ad-
mission, and evening. Las, time OF the
drama of " The Chimney Corner" and the
screaming farce of "A Dead Shot" and Mile
Augusta in a charming dance.
CANTERBUEY.-Ballet burlesque, songs, the
Niaco Brothers IN gymnastic flats, Muiligan
as 'DOorkeeper," in the ''Masksa bull, ana
other attractions. Matinee this afternoon
OxFoRD-Dramatic representations, ballet,
burlesque, songs, gymnastics, psintomime, &c,
by the entire company, concluding with cap
ital afterpiece Matinee this 'elhooh'
MILITARY HALL.-Free concert saloon, bur-
lasuue songs, ballet, andother attractions,
CENTER MARKET, To-DAT-Beef best cuts,
Beef. 25c. Veal, 25c. Mutton, chops, 25c
Lamb, per h., 25c. Pork, fresh, 25c; corned,
Csc. Bacon, hams, uncut 2Sc.; sliced, 35c
breasts, sSc shoulders .; 2e Butter s5ai9c
81. Eggs, per dozen, 3Oc. Green Corn per
doz.. 2Ca25c. Cucumbers, per dozen, 10c. Green
Corn, per can, eOc; Apples, per peck, 4Oas1.U;
Potatoes Irish, per peck, 4Oc new, Soc; Pears,
Per peck, S1aS1.5O; Cymlins, per doz, 2)c
Peaches, dried, per quart, 30c. Cherries, 15c.
Peaches, PIX, 81; Blackberries quart, 10a12c.
RaspberrIes. 30a6Oc. Whortleberries, 15c. Beans,
butter, 30c. white 10a12c.; string beans, 35a40c.
Radishes, per bunch, Sc. Bcets. new, 5a3c.
Onions s. per peck bunch enon &C.
apples, 35c. Fish-Rock. large, each, 25c.
as2 small, bunch & SOC i,Ia Hallbut, ls ppoi' ponnd'
dozen, aOae5c; Lobster 15c.; Sturgeon, 15c.
Pike, ID. 2Oc:. Perch, Soc; Shad. pair, 3Qa75e
Mackerel, 33e. each. Rye, :bushel, sl.a5.
stuff, soc. Shorts, 4Oc. Corn, shelled, sl.2O; in
ear, bbl., S5aS6. Oats, bush, SGa90c. Hay, per
cwt.,S 25aS1.75. Straw, g .5OaSl.75. Glover Hay
S175 Small Ducks, 75caS1 pair. Small Birds,
perhb., soc. Wild Pigeons, pair, 37Hc. BlueWing
Ducks per pair, 81 Widgeons, per pair, 81.
d. Celery, per bunch, l0e. kront per quart, 15c.
Geese, 81 15OaSe. Turkeys, SO. Venison fresh,
per Ib, soc. Tomatoes, peck, 60. Plums qt.,
15a2ec. Apricots, box, soc. Cabbage per head,
15c. Egg Plants 25c. Watermelons, 3Oa75c.
MARKET DEALERS AND THE MEASURES 1t
Is gratifying to hear the dealers in the Center
Market suggesting for the public benefit meas
nres that will secure to every purchaser the
true measure for his money. This morning.
several were complaining OF the unfairness of
measures, and from this conversation
learned that many measures have been short
ened to defraud purchasers. Some have been
sealed by the Sealer of Measures, and subse-
quently cut down by the dealers; others have
removed stave from their wooden measures,
or mashed their tin measures. The fair deal
ers are in favor of an annual examination and
sealing of all measures, the seal to show the
date of inspection, as in the Baltimore market.
They also suggest that the clerks Of the mar
kets be empowered to inspect and seal meas-
ures in the markets, and receive the stamp fee
in every case; also in favor of q fine of $40 for
o.
measure Ifit were possible for the Sealer of
Weights and Measures to attend the market
daily, the frauds by short measure be prevent
ed, but in lieu thereof the dealers favor the
employment of the clerks to act.
THE PROSPECT OF THE FRUIT SEAsoN.-The
season for fruit is fast opening, and already the
early crop has reached the market. The usual
forerunners of the season arrived week ago,
and anSugh very poor Were n pead adj
markit promise an abundant supply OF first
quality. The growers in ST Mary's county,
Md, who have recently turned their attention
to the cultivation of fruit will ship largely.
Now there are nine growers shipping from
Plowden,s wharf, in St Mary's, and MT f. ].
Plowden himself, who is extensively engaged
in cultvating the peach, plum. pear. apple and
other fruit, made his first shipment of hfty-siX
boxes this week. and notified his consignee to
be ready for the reception of 300 boxes first
quality fruit next week.
REQUIRING ATTENTIoN.-A prominent city
physician suggests to us. dpropos of an item in
the Star in regard to accidents resulting from
defective filling up of watCr-pipe trenches,
that we should stir up the city railroad COM :
panies TO defects on their part OF the pavement,
by which carriage wheels are badly wrenc ched
and frequently broken. He says he has suf-
fered to the extent of a few wheels south
Seventh street, from Maryland avenue to the
river, We notice laborers at work ON the track
on Seventh street north, and doubt not they
will shortly reach the point complained OF.
y.
about ten o'clock. a clerk in Stanton Hospital,
named Dubois, fell at the corner of 9th street
and Louisiana avenue, apparently in great
agony, from cholera morbus. Such relief rs
could be afforded was instantly rendered and
the sufferer taken by officer McColgan
and conveyed to Stanton Hospital. His con-
ditien was supposed TO be very critical.
SwINDLING.-Elias Cohn was arrested by
officer Barkley yesterday, on a charge OF
swindling w. Townsend, COL, ont Of silver
watch and gold chain. Townsend left the
watch and chain with Cohn to be repaired and
it appeared from the evidence that when he
went for his watch Cohn gave him the watch
and brass chain, Justice Drury held Cohn to
bail for court.
THE CORPORATION ORDINASC Es.- During
this week Justice Thor.p pson, in the Third
Ward alone, has issued about $50 warrants
against persons for failing to comply with city
ordinances by obtaining their licenses. Most
of them have been served, and so far about one
half the number have answered the writs and
paid the costs.
CHARGE OF PICKING A POCKET.-Last night
officer Helbrook, of the Second Ward, arrested
William Riley upon the charge of picking the
bot q, lii, Of Of