Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-12-17

NATIONAL IHkATRk-Lucille western in
ODD PILLOWS, HALL.-Ban by St. Aloysius
Temperance Society.
wBrTEHuRsr's GALLERY-Mammothi Ilumi-
mated views Of the war, &C., every evening.
LINCOLN HAIL--Lecture by Paul b. Du
Chaillu.
DAILY EXCURSION to Mount Vernon, ON the
steamer Arrow, at 10 O. N.
AARKRrTKR's ART GALLERY, 4s6 7th street.
BARLow's ART GALLERY, % Pennsylvania
avenue.
CENTER MARKET IMPRovENExTs--The Com
missioners Of the Center vi arket, and the Com
mittee on Markets of the two Boards Of the City
Councils, yesterday paid a visit to the Center
Market by the invitation of the Market Master,
Sidney Mcfarland, TO view the improvements
wnicn nave been made there, and to give an
the Market Master. On reference to the books
kept by the Market Master, it was shown that
season amounted to s26 SO. 81. exceesling tbhoss
from any other market by the sum of s6 332
The proceeds from the platform and cattle sheds
pesm the 18th 18Th Of July up to the lst day Of
are from country people and others doing BUSH
ness In the market. and are for the privilege Of
backing wagons up to the platfsrm-the amount
charged in each case IS ten cents The cost of
this platform and the cattle sheds was only
81 800, showing that the investment is a profit
ao, n one 70 the corporation, and a great con-
Ii is now proposed by Mr.. Mcfarland to
remove the old roofs from the line of sheds
between 9TH and 9th streets, on the south side OF
the old building, and replace them with new
roofs, taking the old ones to cover the platforms
These roofs will be taken down carefully sec
roof project ON each side about four feet. aford'
ing ample shelter during all seasons. Complete
house since Mr.. Mcfarland has had charge.
and many other improvements made, such as
laying pavements, crossings, &c. The Commits
s,oners and Council Committees on Markets
Ives hsrII
mad been done, and favored the PROPOSAL
changes TO be made.
SrIr FOR DAMAGES, &c.-A few DAYS ago j.
H. Myers was arrested on the complaint of John
z Mantz, charging him with having obtained
300 under false pretences, and Justice Plant
after hearing the evidence, dismissed the case
slria on the charge, but the alleged offence hay-
irg been committed here he was brought to this
city and tried by Justice Plant, as above stated.
Mantz, charging threats, and this morning jus
tce Smith heard the case, and held Mantz
70 bail to keep the peace. Mr.. Myers imme-
Norris, entered suit against Mantz for false
arrest and imprisonment; laying damages at
$a'ooo, and the writ was at once served.
MIRACULOUS EscAPE-A Caution IN Hou.-.
keePers-About two O'Clock this morning the
hSe children OF Mrs Ann MeKenna, q widow
,s,e., living on street between 18th and nth
spasms and other symptoms indicating poison,
ing. Mrs Mekenna was likewise affected. DR..
administered and by the thorough admission Of
AIR to the building. the whole family were saved
she q, death Examination of the cause proved
the nue 10 De very defective and generation of
gas in the coal stove prevailed the sieepina
rooms. S ''SSPA"s
THE EXHIBITION AND HOP of the Gvmnast;c
Association last evening at their hall on Louis-
lana avenue, was success, Notwithstanding the
hciemency OF the weather, and the various ex
ercises showed great muscular development.in
All the participants. The calisthenic exercises
by the class led by DIR. T. G. Culver. were mar
neularly noticeable. After almost every exer-
eise known to the most expert gymnasts was
gone through with, and some of which would
have reflected credit on any professional tronne
The floor was cleared, and to the music of Prof
Henri Donehe, the gymnasts and the fair ones
uanced I'LL five O'Clock in the morning."
The UNIVERSAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION
sor at least the female portion OF the L. p AZ
held private meeting at Union League Hall
yesteIuay afternoon, but owing to the unpleas-
AM weather but few ladies' were present II was
Gseided TO postpone the weekly mestinez on
Convention Con the 18th or 18th pros.) had con-
Guided its sessions. In view Of the condition of
.ne P9SI Of the city, it was proposed to devote
making of garments for the needy. 1
CORPORATION SUITs.-Yesterday Daniel j.
Ar biOueul suit Dg COunctl, l.. ". tlnc,
ESD, against the corporation OF Washington, in |
the sum of $4,000 for injuries sustained in fall
ing down into an excavation made by the corpo-
ration In opening First street east.
Mr.. Reuben b. Clarke, by Messrs. Hine and |
Mcconnell, has also sued the corporation for |
damages TO his property, occasioned by the de-
owned BY him in the Seventh Ward; LAYING dam
ages al go 600.
TIVE GRAND BALL advertised to be given
under the auspices of the Masonic Hall ASCOT
alton on the 18th prcximo promises to be a
brilliant and successful entertainment. The
most energetic efforts are being made by the
real workers Of the Masonic craft in getting the
new hall in readiness for the large number ex-
nished BY the Masonic Choir, and the supper by
Shafheld, and in order to accommodate those
who desire to retire early, the supper will be
served mp at III o'clock. See their advertisement.
THE FIRE CoNNIssIoNEIs.-The Board of
Fire Commissioners held meeting last evening
French, King and Barker present, with DR.
Corbin secretary. The report of Chief Engi-
neer Martin Cr0nin as to the condition Of the
department was received, and the balance OF
the evening was occupied in examining and act
Ing on the large number Of bills against the de-
paTtment.
A GOOD CHANCE TO SECURE A HoNE.-See
advertisement of sale by auction to- morrow af-
ling, No. 416 n street north, between Vermont
avenue and 18th street west, containing saloon
parlor, wide hall, dining-rOOm, kitchen, and
seven chambers, with bathroom and large dry
cellar; also, bay window, balcony. and iron
railing in front. Lot 20 feet front by 100 feet
deep. Cooper s. Latimer are the auctioneers.
ACcIDENT-Yesteriay morning while Mr..
Henry Himber, Commissioner of the First Ward,
and young man, German, by name Ferdi-
nand Lockar, were riding near the Boundary,
the carriage was upset and both were thrown
cut Mr.. LOckarthad his right leg broken below
the knee, while Mr.. Himber uninjured. Dr.
Brenerman attended the injured man on DIST
street. and rendered his situation more com
Portable.
DR. FANYoN has arrived in town, and Is at the
St Cloud Hotel, corner Of 9th and streets.
The Providence Herald saws OF him 50 DIR. Fam
yon, who IL now practicing in this city, is not
one OF those itinarent humbugs who sometimes
an1ict Providence with their visits, but an expe-
rieneed and skillful physician, who performs
genuine and lasting cures" See the Doctors
advertisement.
Masonic ELEcTION-The annual meeting of
Columbia Lodge, No. 3, +. A. A. NJ. was held
AZ Masonic Hall last night, and the following
eneers were elected to serve for the ensuing
year:-Thomas Mitchell, w. NJ; Arthur Muzzy
. w; - Brelsford, j. W.; NJ. A. Tappan,
secretary j. X: Thompson, Treasurer; Rev. j.