Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-09-18
THE EVENING STAR.
LOCAL NEWS.

The ScHKUTzEN- EsT.-Immense Cropis
Present leSterdog-Fisit Of the Presidsnt-Yes-
tsrday, the Park grounds, where the Scheutzen
f-stINa' Is in progress, were visited by an i'm
mense number of persons, and mp 10 a very
late hour az night crowos wendell their way
tniiher. 1t is estimated that during the after
noon and evening, as many six thousand
persons were present The grounds are
sJvered with dancing saloons, con fectionery
and other stands; a handsome stand for the
prizes; stands for the revolving horses, &c. All
handsomely set off with flags, evergreen
chinese lanterns, and colored lights, while
through the woods various illuminated deco
rations are seen The whole Park is fui of
life and hustle. and at night looks like fairy
scene, or pageant, such as is described in
the Arabian knights. Among other novelties,
there he the creased pele, about 30 feet high
with watch on top. as q prize for the climber
VINO VINO can reach 1t. the prize is still there. as
up the pole, but much amusement was afforded
by me efforts OF the baftied contestants
Another feature is the ssOarousel,, where =
number of hobby horses are arranged in a
circle, and whirled around rapidly by "iug
power"-two contrabands being employed TO
turn the crank. The box swing is well pa
tronized, and ten pins, quoits. &c, are included
IN the list of amusements. The feats of Leslie
on the rope .'draw" immensely.
The shooting Office, however, is the great
feature, and yesterday from the time that the
procession entered the grounds the marks
men were engaged until dark in trying their
skill. Yesterday the shooting was for the best
single shots, gold medals being the prizes
To-day the shooting for the king medal is in
About4 O'Clock last evening while those as.
sembled were witnessing the feats of Leslie,
the booming OF gun-two cannon being sta
toned in the Falkland the strains Of the
band Of the 5th cavalry playing 1.-The con.
quering hero" announced that distinguish
ed party had arrived, and shortly President
CT. Moore, and Hon. John Hogan of Mo-, ap-
peared- The crowd sent up cneer AFTER
cheer, and there was great rush to see the
President, numbers crowding around to take
him by the hand. The party were received
AT the gate by, Lieut.. Col. Won Koerber and
MIR. Springman. and shortly, after wards MAJ.
BlumeRterg of the Baltimore Association,
Capt. kloman, Justice Walter, Mr.. Hence.
Mr. Cook and Chief Mars hal Stosch appeared
and formed IN front OF the President, while
the party was followed by Lieut Jshnson
and ten of his men. ',tN ~
The visitors were escorted over the grounds.
and spent few moments in witnessing Leslies
teats on the rope Many. shook hands with
the President. and during his passage through
the grounds number OF little girls made their
way to HIM and each presented him with a
bOquet, receiving a kiss in return.
After witnessing the shC ng, and compli-
menilng the skill OF some of the marksmen,
the President was escorted to the bana net hall
where the members of the Sehutzen Were drawn
up in line. Louis Schade, Esq, in a few re-
marks, welcomed him to the grounds and in
troduced him to the associations. He briefly
replied. expressing his qualification at wit.
Messing so maRy Germans and their friends
enjoying themselves 50 pleasantly After each
member had been Introduced and shook hands
with the President, he retired, being accom-
panied by the associations 10 the gate, and
departed. r.- 4....
Mayor waIlach was also on the ground
during the day. tr. .f 900
The shooting yesterday, which lasted from
shortly after L until 8 y. M, was for gold
medals, of which there were six, mar ked. re-
spectIyely. First prize," Second prize" Sc
The range was two hundred yards. The first
medal was won by Major BIunenberg. presi-
dent OF the baltimore Target Association; the
second by Mr.. muth, of Baltimore, who won
The first prize in May; the third by Mr. Long
heimer of philadelphia; the fourth by Mr.
Henze, OF Washington, the fifth by DIR. Eyeh-
stidt OF Washington, and the sixth by Mr.
Wassman, of Washington ..-
BOARD OF HEALTH. The semi-monthly
meeting Of the Board of Health was held at
in the char, and DR.. G.. Nd Dove secretary
The committee to devise means for the regis.
tration OF marriages, births and deaths, made
report that they believe action is necps-
sary in reference to marriages as the number
OF marriage licenses are matter of record in
the clerks office; that perfect register of
births is Impractcaole. In regard TO the reg
isuy of deaths they report a draft OF a bill
section first OF which provides that whenever
any person shall die the physician who ar
tended shall within as hours furnish tine I'M.
dertaker certificate giving the name sex
color, nativity, age, time, and supposed cause
of death Section second prohibits any person
having charge OF q vault, burial ground or
cemetery within the limits of the city, from re-
ceiviDg a body for interment unless the certif-
icate be presented, or any undertaker or other
person 10 remove such body from the city un-
less they have such certificate, or q certificate
from the coroner or member OF the board, and
further provides that all such certificates shall
be returned to the secretary of the board be.
fore II O'Clock on the third of each month that
they may be published.
Section third prescribes penalty Of $40 for
each ohense On the part of the coroner or ply.
slcian, and every undertaken, sexton or other
person who refuses or neglects TO perform the
duties required by the act Is liable to n ne of
SIS. -. -
DIR. Ford asked if any provision had been
made Tor cholera hospitals, in case the cholera
should appear in this city. -.
DIR. Dove stated that the Surgeon General
had allowed two hospital buildings near the
city TO remain, subject to the order of the
Board OF Health. should the cholera appear in
the city.
DR.. Dove called the attention OF the board 10
the present nuisance law, and spoke Of a case
where old boards, sha vinz rs, timbers, and other
combustble material Were piled near dwelling
houses. ~. ..-.
The secretary was directed to amend the list
OF nuisances, and insert the words swhere
any matter prejudicial 10 the public health
or safety ofthe community shall be allowed
10 remain, &c. .~-.l
FIRg--Yesterday afternoon, a fire broke out
IN the building occupied by Wall & Stephens