Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-07

FERs FROM WILLOW FRvBR.-Yesterday after.
noon at O'Clock, an adjourned meeting OF the
1sraelttes OF this city was held at ConcordiA
Hail, on Pennsylvania avenue, between *
and 9Th streets, for the purpose Of hearing tae
report of the committee appointed at the meet
tions for relief OF those in New Orleans, Gal
weston, and other cities suffering from yellow
fever.
town-Messrs. b. Barwald. W. Nordlinger.
and M. Drifus-reported collecting the sum Of
S5s, which was handed in. The committee
stated also tina. friends Of the persuasion IN
be handed IN separately. The First Ward
ommittee-Messrs. J. Peiser, H. B!out, and
S. H. Heller-reported the sum Of SO so. The
committee to canvass from 10th to 18th streets,
north and west-Messrs. l.. Labrinoe, L,
Rosenburg, and J. Abraham-handed in the
sum OF 1921 so as the result Of their labors. The
north and west-Messrs. g. Lansburgh, L.
Baar, and p. Wallach-reported the sum of
S50i 50, which they handed in to the treasurer.
Messrs. S. Hartung. H. Wolford. aud l..
Island, handed over the sum OF $3.50 to the
treasurer.
senheimer, and l. L. Blout. the committee ap.
pointed to canvass from 9Th street to CAPT.
tol aud Navy Yard, reported the sum OF SiO2.
The committee on lodges, through Mr.. H.
tant Society. S25.
No report was made from Alexandria, but
the committee are expected to report on next
The total amount collected AID reported was
Sl.157, and, on motion, it was ordered that
dispatch be sent to New Orleans, notifying the
Ssuo, and that the balance be given to the city
of Galveston. Messrs. H. Adler, H. E. Blout,
and H. Wolf were appointed a committee to
attend to the sending of the dispatch and for
1t was ordered that the money be distributed
in the cities above mentioned without regard
to sect or religion and also that the names of
the contributors be published IN the daily
papers.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
Der of the members of the Young Mems Chris
iian Association held services at the Centre
market After singing and prayer and read
ing portion Of the Scriptures, the Rev. DIR.
Butler, OF the Eleventh street Lutheran churc
delivered sermon, selecting his text from the
second chapter of Hebrews and the third verse
"How shall we escape if we neglect so great
salvanon!' The Rev. gentleman spoke for
some time and was listened to with great at.
tentlon.
An Interesting missionary meeting was held
Presbyterian Church. Rev. J. G. Smith, pas
tor, opened the meeting with prayer, and the
exercises consisted OF singinR and hearing re.
ports from missionaries. From the Indian
territory the advices were favorable, many OF
the tribe of Dacotahs embracing the gc7pel.
trom other sections. embracing China and
Eastern and Central Turkey, the reports were
fattering. the missionary cause meeting with
all the success that could be expected, hun
dreds Of natives in those countries embracing
religion. and lending their aid in dlssemina-
ting the Word OF God
Rev. Father ltzenoerg who has been absent
for some time in Canada has returned to the
city and will hereafter officiate at ST. Aloysius
church. ,.r
BUEGLAEY.-The dwelling house of Mrs
Mary Kelley, On the corner of 18th and Boun-
Diary street, was entered through the windo W IN
the front part OF the house yesterday morning
about one O'Clock. by two burglars. MRS. kel-
ley occupied the house alone, and being hard
working lady, the burglars probably thought
to get good prize. The lady having retired
tor the night, was awakened by the burglars
rummaging about, and becoming frightened,
she made her escape through the window In
the rear. and went 10 the house of Officer J.
Mullir OF the Second Precinct, near by and
Notified him Of strange parties being in her
house. The officer went to the house OF Mrs.
10 ade bis escape with Il bundle OF silk dresses
and delaines, valued at about $50. The other,
John FoutZ, he found in the house, and upon
the officer approaching to arrest him. FoutZ
struck at him with club, which the officer
tended off and finding FoutZ a hard customer
ne was obliged 10 knock him down, after which
ne was tied and conveyed to the Central uard
House. Mrs Kelley had several hundred dol
lars in gold in the house, which the burglars
failed to secure.
TEMPERANCE MEETINGS YESTERDAY.
the Northern Market, yesterday afternoon, the
usual temperance meeting was held, under the
auspices OF the Washington Temperance So
ciety. Addresses were made by ex-Gov. Ford,
OF Ohio, J. s. Hollingshead, Esq, and Mr..
McPheeters. Hope Division, Sons of Temper
ance, held their usual public meeting in front
OF Island Hall. Addresses were delivered by
Messrs. J. W. Kidwell, S. w. Pearson, and ].
N. Thornburg. Several persons signed the
pledge. A meeting was also held on the east
steps of the Patent Office, at which interesting
addresses were delivered by we'll known ad-
vocates OF the temperance cause. Outdoor
meetings will not be held either at this place or
the Northern Liberties Market hereafter. The
regular meeting Of the Washington Temper
ance Society, at Temperance Hall last night,
was well attended. and addresses were deliv-
cred by Mr.. McPheeters, W. p. Drew, and
Gov. Ford. The regular Sunday night meet
ines Of this society will be held at Temperance
Hall during the fall and winter.
SALE OF P1NEY PoINr-Capt VIM. Mitch.
ell has purchased of T. M. Harvey, Esq, the
property known rs Piney Point, on the Poto-
mac, about ten miles from the mouth OF the
has had a lease on the property for several
years past, and 1t is his intention to imme d.
ately have the building renovated and re-
paired, and q number OF, additional cottages
erected. so that it will be first class watering
place by next season. The well, known ability
Of Capt. M. makes it certain that Piney Point
will be favorite summer resort. ~ I
CARROLL HALL.-The concert last evening
at Carroll Hall, by Miss Caroline Rlchings,
Mrs E. Seguin, MIR. :. @. Campbell, and Mir.
VIM. Castle, was q delightful entertainment,
and the large hall was crowded with q very
fine audience. The selections were very good,
and several Of the pieces were encored. Oar
roll Hall is fitted up In handsome style, aud Is
second to no hall in the city. Last evening
was the first time 1t has been used, and every
one seemed pleased with its appearance.
O
THE "FIRsT COOPERATIVE BUILDING AS.
ISOLATION" South W Washington, meets TO night
at Potomac Hall, TO receive subscriptions, ana
Is likely to have q rushing meeting. We un.
derstand that this association proposes to adopt
The insurance policy feature so tar only as re-
CARDS insnring it's own property, and does not
design entering into the general insurance bust.
ness. Thus restricted, we are inclined to think
1t may work well.
YOUTHFUL PRIZE FIGHTERs-Lieut. Eek
loft yesterday received Information that lad
named Tom Sutton, about 20 years of age, had
made arrangements to meet another youth at
Berry's woods for the purpose OF having a
prize fight Officers Lynch, LAWYER and Cross
started In pursuit and succeeded In dispensing
portion OF the crowd on their way to the
woods, and thus prevented any fight.
WASHINGTON CITY BIBLE SocIETY-The
quarterly meeting of the Washington City
Bible Society was held last evening In the
New York avenue Presbyterian Cnurch. Al
dresses were delivered by Mr.. N. H. Campbell,
Rev. Mr. Myrick, Rev. Dr. Oondron and Rev.
DR.. Samson. The church wa crowded, and
ha ker ljsta IN nucha rtan