Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-08

ject had been on foot to form a building asso.
cation to be controlled by temperance men,
and his meeting was for that purpose
alr. q. p Hopkins said the object of the call
was 10 form an association to be composed of
men or limited means who desired to morrow
noney and participate in the profits OF the as
socIation; In order to do that the ASSOCIATION
must be formed on q different plan from the
Ola associations. probably on the CO. operative
pan. lie moved that com mittee OF i've bs
appointed TO draft constitution and by Jaws.
Mr: OHver thought the committee should be
appointed who should take into consideration
me safioas constitutions. And report one on
the old plan, and one on the co-operatfye plan
meeting.
Mr. z. B. Brooke said he desired to correct
An erroneous impression that this associa ton
vas TO be formed on temperance basis. 1t
was not proposed to exclude those who were
not temperance men.
Mr.. G.. p. Hopkins suggested that one from
each temperance division he appointed to So
licit subscriptions to the stock.
Dr. Clark said the object was not to exclude
temperance men, but 10 conf1ne the stock to
them as much as possible.
Mr.. Jno, b. Wheeler suggested that it would
be proper 10 select name for the association.
and after consultation 1t was decided to call
the same THE Temperance Building and
Trust Association of Washin gton, d. C.'
a numter of gentlemen then signed the roll
agreeing 70 take stock. among whom were w
ii. Towers, Jno. n. Oliver, J. H. Darrell DR.
J. O. K Clarke, H. b. Brooke, G. O. Hopkins,
q. A. Bassett, g. A. Hopkins. T. r W heeIar
Geo. Savage, J. f. W Williams, Jno Golden, III
K. Hopkins. A. Campbell. J p. ID. Phelps, w
Il. Harrison. and W. J. Miller.
MT Geo. Savage sugges ted that the associa-
ton De formed SO as to compel members to
keep their pledge, or if a member should break
his pieGge be should forfeit something.
The motion of Mr.. Hopkins TO appoint a
committee TO prepare constitution was adopt.
20, and the Chair appointed G p. Hopkins,
Ut Clarke, VIM. Towers, Geo. A. Bassett, and
A. Campbell.
1t was agreed that all those present should
visit the various temperance organizations
and solicit subscriptions TO the STOCK and on
motion the meeting adjourned until next Mon
day evening. F..
BENNING's BRTDGE-Tbe Ne,c Structure
OocHed for TrGrel.-The new bridge known as
Beunings Bridge, over the Eastern Branch
out II street, has just been completed and
opened TO the public. The OLD bridge was orr
Ginaliy built IN 1925 by Capt. Benning (from
whom II derives Its nsme) as q toll bridge and
SO continued until 1887, when it was purchased
by the General Government Some time ago,
Gen. Michler, in charge OF the public build
ings, grounds and parks. condemned the
otd bridge as unsafe tor travel, and ordered II
TO be torn down and new one erected This
heS been done under the immediate superin-
tenoence of Major Lubey. On examination,
the piles were found TO be perfect below the
water, and were cut off at low water mark
snd heavy sills morticsd on. From these stills
nsn osS posts, which are capped with heavy
oak braces, and end braces from cap to sill
All OF which are bolted with wrought iron.
the flooring OF three-inch oak plank The
whole length is 65i feet, IN spans of % feet,
with clear carriageway OF 20 feet, projected
by handsome and firm side rail- The abut.
mepts have been raised three feet above the
old ones. In the construction OF this bridge
10000 feet of tim Der and over q ton OF wrought
iron was used. II has been constructed with
a view OF being safe against all treshetS and
ice. The whole superstructure reflects great
credit on the officer III charge OF the public
buildings and grounds, and is said TO be the
lpR nf fhe lind in nj nft no
try.
PRESENTATION OF FLAGs.-Last night, a
number OF ladies and gentlemen assembled
at the residence of Major John Watt. adioIn.
ing his refreshment saloon, at the foot of Sixth
street, to witness the presentation Of flags to
won the race at the late regatta of the National
Yatch Club. IN behalf of the lady who had
been assigned the duty of presentation. Major
watt delivered the flags to the lucky victor in
a few neat remarks, when they were accepted
with thanks, and many wishes for the
happiness and prosperity of the fair ones who
had hODoreG the occasion with their pre- sence
The male portion OF the assemblage shortly
afterwards adjourned TO the club room. where
refreshments had been provided by the whole
soulsd proprietor Of the Cottage restaurant,
and the party invited 10 partake thereof. Fun
and mirth were the order of proceedings for
several hours, ere the happy participants
showed any signs IF Willingness to retire; and.
IN fact, some Of them fingered around till
early morn. -
A
CHARGED WITH HORSE STKALING.-Pierre
LelZear- OF NJ ontgonery county. Maryland
was arrested by Sergeant Johnson. at the
Central market this mroning, charged with
e0 Rs he Propsry Of MIS- Ann
The accused was committed to the Central
station house where he was subse quently
arraigned before Justice Harper for examine
ton. or the prosecution IL was shown that
the horse alleged 10 have been stolen was
taken from Mrs. tennessy stable about two
years ago. since which time nothing had been
heard from the animal till to day, when II was
found in the possession OF the defendant. 1t
having been driven here by him TO market
wagon. Mr. LeiZear, who is the sheriff of
Al tgomery county, and bears high charac-
ter among Iii who know him, protests his iu-
nocence of crime, and states that he traded for
since. AT his req quest the case was continued
in order to allow time for defense and he was
admitted to bail in the sum Of 5000 for his ap.
pearance.
POLICE SUMhARI.--The reports of the
heutenants of police This morning show ar
rests by the sanitary company for violating
health laws, who were fined 80; by the off,
GERS OF the lst (lsland) precinct, of which
were held 10 secnrity for good behavior, dis
missed, , seat TO workhouse, and fined 50;
by officers Of I'd county, precinct, of which
J was dismissed, sent 70 Jail, and fined S2i;
10 III Sd fGeOrgetown) precint, OF which were
dismissed and fined $50. In the fourth, Cist
ward,l IL eases, 2 OF which were dismissed, 2
committed tn jail Cor court. and fined SIs: IL
in the 5th. t2d ward.) of which 2 were dis
missed and fined SIS; u in the Oh. I'D ward,)
Of which were dism- sed and 3 fined 80: IL in
9TH, (ith ward OF which 4 were dismissed,
sent to laiI. to workhouse and ) fined $50;
in Sth, 18Th and 9th wards, VIE was dismissed.
The total number OF arrests was s., and
amount of fines Sl9i.
ASSAULT AND BATTERY.-Lswis Garlins a
huckstsr in the Centre Market. was arrested by
officer j. o. Wallingsiord for committing an
assault upon q colleague in the business,
named James Glenn. Justice Chaplin, before
whom The accused was arraigaed, assessed
fine OF five dollars Against him for the offence
induiged IN. The same party was arragned
before Justice Chaplin on the charge Of fore
staliihg the market but the case was not fully
TIE STREET BRIDGR-The bridge over
Tiber Greek, on street north, near the Gov.
eminent Printing Office, was opened for travel
this morning. This Will be good news 10 the
many citizens who have occasion to cross tneT
her at that point. Councilman Nalley, no has
taken great interest in pushing forward this
work. deserves favorable mention, as the
early complexion OF the bridge is cue, in great
measure, 10 his energy.
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TRANSFERS OF REAL EsTATE--Ths follow
ing transfers of real estate have oeen reported
by Il. NJ. Hall, real estate agent: Part of lots
and 4, in square l,550--10 feet en- maryland
ayenue-af af0: subdivis ion of lot IS, in SO uare
ga. at 81 AGO, part OF lot 8, ia SO uare 53i, at
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