Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-10-15
THE EVENING STAR.
LOCAL NEWS.

LOCAL NEWS.
FuSzRA1.-Yesterday afternoon, the funeral
of the late VIM. G.. PaTkhurst, who was
drowned near the 9th street wharf on Wednes-
day night last, TOOK place from toe New York
Avenue Presby terrain Church, REV. DIR. Cur.
ley's,) the body having been removed from the
residence of DECEASED on 9TH street, abo ut X
o'clock. There was very large concourss
of friends and acQuaintances Of the family
present including large delegation of the
clerks of the Internal Revenue Bureau. The
services of the church were very impressive,
and were conducted by Rev. DIR. Gurley as
sisted by Reys. 5. z. HUI and .Jabez Fox; the
latter delivering the sermon. The coifin was ef
mahogany, lined with merino, and heavily
mounted with silver insignia of the Masonic
order, bearing also plate containing the NAME
birth, and time of ceath of the deceased, ana
was furnished oy Mr.. A. Bucbly, undertaken.
AT the conclusion OF the ser vices the procession
was formed, composed of the knights Templar,
Grand Lodge, and Harmony Lodge and Co
5 limbs koyai Arch Chapter with the Grand
and Heald's Band, and proceeded to Glenwood
where, after the usual Masonic ceremonies
the remains We're placed in the vault The
pall-0eaTeIs were Messrs John Zoos and John
Locke, from Columbia Comm lndery knights
IemplaT; L. r. Holmsad and L. b. Camp
bell. from the Grand Lodge; Vim. A Yates
and VIM. J. Brown, from Harmony Lodge No
Il, OF which deceased was Worshipful Master
HIGHWAY MISUNDERSTANDING morning
n. cpiOrpd.
were arr ested ny officer Grant, of the Second
ward, upon suspicion of stealing two watches
from the store OF Daniel w. Bates, watchma-
ker, 18th street. He lost two watches and the
prisoners had been seen lettering in and about
his store. AT the hearing before Justice Nor
sell, Wilson Pead. a colored man, was intro
duced TO show the character of the prisoners
and lie testified that about two wee Ks ago thew
met him on 10th street, near ID, and smith an
preached him TO make bet abont a pscket-
book which Smith held in his nand. Pead did
not understand the game they were PLAYING
but refused 10 bet, and being on an Grand
TOOK out his watch TO see if he was behind
time. AS be did 50, Overton grabbed the watch
and Pead seized his hand. Overtou had a
sore finger, and Pead twisted il so that Over
Tor nau TO relnqulsh the watch. Justice Nor
sen dismissed the case of suspicion, but held
the prisoners TO bail for court for ighway
robbery IN the case Of Pead.
TNPoGRAPHCAL SOCIETY. - On Saturday
evening an adjourned meeting of the Column
bIa Typographical Society was held when
amendments 10 the scale OF prices We're adopt
ed liking the pay OF compositors and pressmen
a. not less than S24 per week. eight hours TO a
day from October lst to March 3lst, and ten
bouts tne balance OF the year; Extra work, 50
work IN all offices except morning papers was
increased 10 so cents per hour.
IL was also voted that work shall cease in
cnlces doing day work on the ewes of general
holidays and on Saturday evenings at s D. m
instead Of .. m, as heretofore
At the meeting of the Jorrneymen Book
non was adopted fixing the hours of labor
rom one hou by sun 10 sunset from LIST of
October 10 Ist of March, and ten hours per day
frem the lst OF March to the LIST of October
&
Docs IN THE MARKETs-It having been re-
ported that several persons have been attacked
and bitten b. dogs III the markets, the police of
the Third Ward are now giving particular at
fenuon to the enforcement of the paragraph of
section OF the act of 1883 relative to the sub
Ject, which we give Tor the information OF the
pubic, II not being generally known that such
n law exists. at shall not be lawful for any
person OF persons 10 permit or allow any ami
NAL OF the dog kind 10 accompany him, her, or
them into any market-house of this city during
market hours under penalty OF not more than
one. nor more than three dollars" Six war
rants were issued Saturday and seven this
morning by Justice Thompson against various
parties. who Will be required to appear for a
hearing this morning.
GRAND FAIR FOR ST DoMlNIC's NEW
SHUECH-The festival now being held at Odd
felloVs' HALLS certainly worthy of patronage
as 1t possesses many ard rare attractions. The
grace and beauty of Washington seem to be here
concentrated. The richness OF each table
proves that the greatest energy has been ex-
pended by the ladies 10 render he fair a great
success, and the neat arrangement OF the yari-
Gus articles and beautiful decorations show
their superior taste. Sweet music, vocal and
Instrumental, enlivens the scene each evening
whilst beautiful tabeaux, tastefully arranged
gives an additional charm 10 the entertain
ment
ALARN OF FIRE-The alarm of fire given
from box Is, corner 18th street west and Mary
land avenue, at 9 II o'clock this morning, was
caused by the discovery of fire in a stable ON
18th street, near the Long Bridge. Ii was ex-
unguished without difficulty. The firernen
were promptly az the spot, but there was no
necessity for using the apparatus. The stable
belongs 10 MI Henry knight, and the fire was
caused by n small eolored girl living with the
family, who was playing with matches in the
loft.
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ORDINATION or ,,or,
ing, the deaeons of the First Congregations
Church were ordained in Metxerotts Hall,
sermon was delivered by the pastor, Rev e..
ID. Boynton, in which he spoke of the duties
OF the church and its officers. The deacons
ordained were Hon. :. II. Hodges. Messrs. ID.
II. Nichols, II. White ana ID. H. BIis7 fifth
deacon elect Mr.. VIM. White, was absent on
account OF sickness.
THE DAMAGE BY THE SToRM-On SATURDAY.
evening the cars on the Metropolitan Street
Railway Company line (F street) were com.
PEELED TO cease running until the two breaks in
the 18th street sewer could be remedied The
requisite repairs have since been made, and
the cars have resumed their usual trips.
FISHING on SuNDAY-Yesterday, George
johnson, colored, L. He witt and VIM. Pearce
were arrested oy officer Blavett for fishing in
the Eastern Branch contrary to law. They
were taken 10 the station house, and johnson
was locked up all night, and Hewitt and
Pearce was fined 1888 by Justice Handy.
FIGHTING IN THE MARKEr.-Anderson Scott.
colored. and John Scott, white boys, were ar
rested by Officer Bresnahan fer fighting IN the
Northern Market this morning, creating con-
fusion in the gangways. They were taken be-
fore Justice Thompson, who fined each S.
REAL ESTATE SALEs-Messrs. Kilbourn
Latta. real estate brokers, corner eth and r
streets, have sold frame house and lot on tn
street. between NJ and streets, 10 j. Antho-
ny for $1,000 cash.
STEWART, corner II and 18th streets is SELL
ing white ASH egg and stove coal al s. per ton
delivered He guarantees to give the weight
See advertisement.
We REFER our readers TO notice elsewhere
OF Philharmonic Society.
MARRIED.,
wlsE-KELLY, On Wednesday, October 10, at
the residence Of the bride . father. BY the Rev
Coombs Mr.. JEROME WISE, Of Qepeseo Co +,
4, 20 Miss SALLIE A, dau ghter Of Captain
al ~ fa.fTr