Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-09-04
AfSair~ In 9eerxesswn.

Affairs In Gesrsesswn.
MEETING OF raR BOARD or 4uARDrANs.-
4. NEE tsnE Of the Board Of Guara,.as Of rne
evening, Ar. Anthony Hyde, president ia the
chair; Mr.: VIM. l.. Dunlop, secretary.
mr. Dunlop suomittsd his report as secre-
nry. which gave statement Of the condition
Of the schools at present and spoke natter-
insiy Of their future prospects, of their useful
ness, II properly fostered; but said the ex-
were in excess of the school fund by si5o that
there was want of funds 70 enable the schools
to be enlarged so that the community might be
accommodates, there being more applicants to
the schools than the present amount of room
and number of teachers could accommodate.
communication was then drawn ur and
passed, asking of the Corporation an appro-
priation Of 81 900, in addition to the present
school fund, for the expenses OF the schools
for the ensuing year.
The acceptance Of Miss Laura Lewis of the
position OF teacher OF the third primary school
was received.
Each member of the board reported rela-
tive to the opening of the several schools on
Monday, their reports showing that each
school-room was crowded with applicants,
many OF whom could not obtain admission.
A bill of Nr. Ballantyne for premiums fur
nished was ordered to be paid.
The Commistes on Improvements reported
gomery street school house; after which, the
board adjourned
POLICE ITRMs.-The whole number of ar
rests made by the police yesterday. were nine,
four Tor Intoxication. one upon suspicion OF
being fugitive, one for prostitu ton, and
three for disorderly conduct; the amount of
lines imposed was Sis. Officer Harper yester-
day arrested q man named Chas Davis upon
suspicion Of his being the jacob Davis, who
is said to have broke out Of the Washington
County, Maryland, Jail, on Wednesday night
bsen 9gs is as he and has
for Identification. John Pomsroy was
day afternoon. arrested BY oficer Green
of $3.50, as was Chas. b. Douglas, ar
rested by the same officer for the same offence.
Margaret Campbell, well known as one disre-
ed BY oiicer Harper, charged BY Cecilia Smith
with prostitution. She was arraigned before
the Justice and fined 81 so, and not having the
wherewith to iquidate the amount, she was
committed to the worknouse. A coIored man.
named Isaac Smith, was arrested by officer
White, yesterday, for disorderly conduct, and
fined ST. SO by Justice Buckley. carpente
officer Harper, for intoxication and disorder
ly conduct, and fined 80 by Justice Buckley.
A FINE IMPRovRMRNT.-Ourv versatile fell
low citizen. Mr.. VIM. H. Tenney, who can pen
piquant paragraph or make q good stump
speech, Us well as manage first. class grocery,
has recently greatly improved his store, COR
ner Of Highland Bridge streets, and 1t is no W
one of the finest establishments in the District.
The ceiling is Of dark pine, beautifully var
nished, and presents a very handsome appear
ance, while the fitting up of the store EN- braces
many tasteful decorations, and all the m odern
improvements. Mr.. Tenney has business ca
paclty enough to appreciate the benefits of ad-
vertising, and housekeepers will do we'll to
call and examine his stock Of teas and other
articles recently advertised in the Star.
BASE BALL.-The naneless Base Ball Club
OF Georgetown having been re-organizsd on
Monday, the following were elected as Off GERS
President, John Corson: vice president Alex.
ander Magruder; secretary, Bennett r Bates;
treasurer, Arthur T. Brce; directors, ] Hos
we'll Gordon, John Corson, and w. Brenton
Boggs; captain first nine, Alexander Magru-
der.
THE STRIKE OF THE CoopRRs-The coopers
now on strike. numbering about 40, still hold
until their demand is complied with. They
say that their wages range from 50 to SIP pei
week at the rate they have been paid, and that
the average pay OF workmen will not exceed
$40 per month. SJme of the miIiers seem will
ling to pay an advance price for their barrels,
but the employing coopers still refuse the de-
mand
SHIPMENTS OF CoAL.-From the Cumber-
land Company to-day $50 tons; from the Boz.
don, 800 tons; from the Hampshire and Balu-
more Company, 500 tens from Rays docks,
1.75O tons; and from the Consolidated Compa.
ny, 42s tons.
OF base ball was played yesterday afternoon
at2 O'Clock on DIlfs lot, corner of High and
Frederick streets, between the Central base ball
club and RobinsOns nine, the contest being for
keg of lager beer and the contestants all OF
Georgetown. James Mackle acted as umpire,
and Messrs. Cooley and Sims as scorers The
game was brought to close on the sth inn
ings. when the score Stood Central, Sc: Rob-
inson's nine. a. The victorious club. OF course,
expected to have a fine time with their achtev-
ed keg OF lager. but to their surprise, found
the beer non est-"Petty'' has the credit of ia
king care of IT. The boys, however, were not
to be cheated out Of their lager and procured
it elsewhere.
ANOTHER DROWNING CAsB-A sailor named
Clark Austin, OF the schooner HaZleton, from
Staunton, Mass, was last night visiting some
friends on board the schooner Sarah j. Fort,
lying at the coal wharf near the aqueduct
bridge. As he was taking his leave, and get
ting from the schooner Fort to the schooner l..
A. Bayless, his foot slipped. and he fell be-
tween the two boats. going, as 1t is thought,
under one OF the boats. He did not rise again.
Search was made for the body this morning,
but up to II O'Clock 1t lad not been found.
BUILDING ASSOCIATION MKET1NG.-The
Sixth Building Association, OF Georgeto wn,
held their sixth monthly meeting last night
having been organized on the first Tuesday OF
April, 1867, and made the first payment. The
ma xmum value OF shares was started at l2O,
with an increase of fifty cents each month on
each share. 1t is worth now, having run six
months, 123. There were thirty two shares Of
stock sold last night at an average OF about
944.
FUNERAL Coopers' Union ye sterday
afternoon attended in q body the funeral OF one
of their deceased members Herman Kspner, q
young man twenty four years old, who was
for long time employed at his trade in
GEORGETOWN. The funeral took place from the
house Of the brother of the deceased, on 10Th
street, Washington and the remains were in ;
TERED in the German Lutheran burying-
ground.
THE CANAL.-Eleven boats have come down
the canal since our last report, OF them bring
ing an average OF ITO tons Of coal each, and the
boats being consigned to the different coal com.
panies Une boat brought peaches, and anoth-
er limestone. 80 boats have gone oUt, the most
of them light.
LAYING THE FoUNDATION.-Workmen com.
menced yesterday morning to lay the f0unda-
ton OF st. AIMS Catholic Church, at Tennally
town, with gray stone. The corner stone will
be laid in week or two.
WHEAT.-The canal boat lronsides"
brought 800 bushels OF wheat to Welch il
Hers mills to-day.
A NEW kooF.-Mr. Geo. w. Shroud, butter,
cheese and egg dealer, at No. 81 Bridge street.
10 having his house reshlngled, which adds
much to the appearance Of the property.
MRRCHANTs' EXCHANGE. Offerings, $500
bushels OF red wheat. Sales, 800 bushels Of red
wheat at SO 80.
y the public and private Schools and Colleges.
The best assortment and the
LOWEST PRICES
Wholesale and retail at
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