Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-15
GEORGETOWN.


CHRIsr CBURcs.-The basement OF Christ
Church, tP. E-,) recently renovated, Ia. ben
finished, and was consecratcd last sunday by
Rev. w W. williams, the pastor, who has par
tally recovered from ms recent illness, and IL
able TO md 10 portion of his ministerial
labors. There will be divine service in the
basement tomorrow morningand evening, and
Sunday school in the morning.
DESPERATE AssAU 1T WITH INTENT TO Kill.
A disturbance occurred last evening AZ the
house Of Michael Cation, on High, near Vaiey
of one or more of the parties. michael went
home in a state of authorization, and, as is usual
with him, got into a difficulty with his Wifi,
Rosana Cation, and abused her. Timothy Ca
ton, his brother, took the wifes part, when
Michael turned on him, saying: "Whos master
Of this house; you or l' To which Timothy
replied: " You are; bat you have abused your
wife so long thai 1t Is quite time some one
interfered." At this reply Michael at
tackled his brother, and attempted ~ stab
him with knife, but was prevented by
Mrs. Cation, when he turned to her and tried
70 cut her, bat she got out of his way, and ran
into the street, crying for help, when officers
Haney and Lambie appeared upon the scene,
and arrested Michael Cation, taking him 10 the
station house, where he was locked up in the
cell This transpired at about a quarter 10
nine o'clock. About twenty minutes previous
TO Michaers attempt 10 stab his brother he had
Knocked his wife down with axe, by which
she was badly stunned. The prisoner came
out before Justice Buckley this morning for a
hearing. when his brother, Timothy Cation, and
his VIE. nOstua, were present., and tpsu fled
against him substantially as the above; after
which the accused was by the Justice commit
ted to Jail for court.
No LiCKSsK.-R. A. Clements, arrested upon
the charge of doing business without a license,
had hearing before Justice Buckley yester-
day afternoon, ana was fined in the sum OF
S2U.50.
A LITTLE WANDERRR.-Oficer Harry Eolk-
man yesterday picked up little boy about five
years old, named Thos. Mctfathrou, who was
wandering through the streets, not knowing
where TO 60. He was taken to the station
house, and told the officer that he had mother
living on 1 street, in Washington, but she was
in the habit OF getting drunk, and did not pro-
vide for him. SO be ran away. The boys state
ment was corroboratsd by some one present
who knew his mother, and he was sent 10 the
Newsboy's Home, where he Will be better
cared for.
MARKET TO-DAY-Beef, best cuts, 25c., next
best 2Oc Salt Beef. l5c.; Mutton, 2Oa25c.: Pork,
1sc.; Lamb, 40a25c. Veal, 25a;}Oc.; Butter, asa
Soc; Eggs, 35a4Oc. Turkeys, sc. To-; Chickens,
SI.55a2 60 per pair; Apples, eOasOc. per peck;
Turnips, 25c. per peck; Onions, 81 40 per peck:
Sweet Potatoes. 81 per peck; Irish Potatoes,
soc. per peck; Cabbage, 10a2oc per head; Lem
ons and Oranges, +0c. per doz.
SALES AT DRovER's RRsT.-The following
sales were made at Drover's Rest yesterday:
800 head Of cattle at from S. to 1926 per 100
head.
NOMINATING CoSvENTIoN.-The chairman
OF the precinct meetings held on "Wednesday
evening have decided 10 hold their nominating
convention on Monday evening next, TO nomi-
nate candidates for the Boards of Aldermen
and Common Council, opposed to the consoli-
dation OF Georgetown with Washington.