Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-07-13
LOCAL NEWS.


LOCAA NLWS.
Amusemenfs, &c.
DAILY EXCURSIONS 10 Glymont on the steamer
DAILY rxounsIou q @ s.saassr ARROW to
sura's ART GALLEY, sDt ssfess-
MAlKRIrlR's AIT 0AExogSe - sxsse
BARLow's Art GALLEY, ~ "a. avenue.
REORGANIZATION OF THR FIRE DEPARr-
rENr-Boayd Of FYr. Commissioners-Remorals
AVID AgPo,a,-..ssmLast evening, an adjourned
was held at their rooms, over the Police Court
room, al the members present, with Mr. Du-
bant in the chair, and Mr.. Joseph Fletcher sec
Charges against Mr.. L. s. Pond, forem an OF
Chief Engineer Holmes reported that he had
Ladder Company, and private I. 4. Venable,
Of same, as also George Ralph, hostler of No. 2,
and they were dismissed from the department.
The resignation Of John Norris, Of the Hook
and Ladder Company, WAS accepted
On motion Of Mr.. Baldwin, the board pro-
ceseed to reorgsnize the department ?
r. Stone) was declared vacant, and Joseph Par
ris was appointed TO that position
The several positions on No. were declared
vacant and the Following were appointed: Chs.
w. Hurdle, foreman, j. W. Sinclair, engineer;
VIM. Weeden, hostler; Samuel Dawes, fireman;
Charles Palmer, VIM. White, Frank Elwood,
The foremsnship of the Hook and Ladder
ing were appointed: Gilman Kirby, foreman;
q. III. Lewis, hoetler; Sanfsei Mackey, tiller-
man; John D. Handley, Charles Mann, and
John Fisher and William Hawkins, priyates
OF No 3. were removed, and C. ausmsn aud
George Jeffries former members of the depart
mentl we're appointed =
THE NEw PoREMEN TAKING CHARGE.
1hs morning Mr. Charles ssSlle, appointed
TO the foremanship of No. company, and MIR.
Gilbert Kirby, 20 the forem snehlp OF the Hook
and Ladder Company, with the chief engineer
appeared at the respective engine houses OF
these companies for the purpose of taking
cbarse and were told By the lste members that
they did rot recognize the right Of the commits
sioners to suPercede them without charges hav-
ing been preferred Mayor Emery was called ON
and he directed thatthey call on Major Richards
TOT sufncient force to put them in possession.
Two officers we're accordingly detailed to 90 to
each engine-house, but their services were not
required, for In the meantime the ousted off,
G rs and men had concluded to give up peace-
ably MeHrs. Hurdfe and Kirby were, there
fore, soon settled in the places to which they had
be en- appointed. They are both wefl-known resi-
DE- pts this city; and although of Iate wears their
names have rot been nenfions d IL, Connection
vi fire apparatus, they are experienced fire-
ment, for years ran "wid der mercheenr-Hur-
die with the Northern Liberties, !" and Kirby
with the Perseverance," Ii Is said that some
Of those vhe hs,e besn rsneved have taken
the commissioners - remove without charges,
and have already engaged counsel
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CLAUDE HAMILTON, THE ACTOR, FOUND
DaAD.-festerday afternoon, about 2 O'clock
While Ofneer Kedway, Of the First Ward, was
passing through the White lot south OF the
Navy Department he found the body Of q man
lying near rome old logs, and 10 was shortly
afterwards Identified as that of Claude Hamii-
ton, IN actor Of considerable merit, wen known
IN this and other sections Of the country. Coro-
ner Potter was summoned, but did not deem Il
necessary TO hold an inquest, as there were no
MARKS OF violence, and II was apparent that he
hau helner committed suicide nor suffered vio-
lence His remains were taken in charge by
Messrs. Harvey & Mari, undertakers, and were
last night encased In ice to await the arrival of
mis- Hamilton frem New York, the facts hay
ing been telegraphed to her Yesterday after
noon. MIR. Hamilton was last winter a prom.
nene member of the stock company at the
Ssuonai hsatre, and at the close of the season
Friday last TO play at the benefit of Miss Ince
expecting TO return to New York on SATURDAY. or
SUNDAY On Monday morning he left his lods-
lngs, leaving his baggage in his room. As he
was not seen about on Monday or yesterday his
friends supposed he had returned to New York,
body was found yesterday. Deceased was about
iOrty years OF age, native OF England, and has
been IN this country about fifteen wears during
which time he has played in the principal
theaters OF the country. For the greatest por-
ton of this time he has been in the west and
was regarded a. a capable and efficient actor
In social life he was held in high esteem by his
brethren of theatrical profession, and BY large
circle Of private friends outside.
THEToCRNANENTY EsrEKDAY.-The "grand
terday afternoon was not very largely attended,
but passed of very successfully. fine Judges
were Messrs. John II. Semmes, L. L. Hume. T.
r. Young, j. e. wiswall and A. p Hill: and the
chief marshal, DIR. p. III. Heisken with l.. n.
Young and r. Hereford aids. The knights
were;mJ; Z: Wildman, IvanhOe; p. H. Hin,
rslA "a a.
b. Hill, The Hills; +. 7. Mix, Como; r. L. Fem
wick, Locust Grave; w. II. Brereton, Jr., Mont
gomery; X. Z: Gwynn, Mount Auburn; G. w.
B. Browne, Rosevall; W. i. Brooke, Hope; N.
.IaIboe, Prince Georges; w. b. Bayne, Grove;
X; B Lloyd, JI., The knight Unknown, of the
Wallace, Forestville; Wallace Han, MelIwood-
terms ~ MI. r: B. Washington, and After the
First, y. Jarboe; second, W. 1. Brooke; third.
j. z. Wildman; fourth, X. b. Lloyd, jr.; fifth, p.
a. Hill; sixth, X. q. Gwynn; and the Queen and
Nora Young, as the Queen of Love and Beauty,
by Knight Of Prince George; the OF Honor
were Mise Nellie Heiskell, named by the Knight
Ada wildman, by Knight Unknown Of the ODD
dominion; Miss Annie Young, by Moss Side;
Mrs Mary Livingston, BY Mount Auburn.
hyered an GRAFTON to the Queen OF Love and
Beauty and her Maids; after which dancing was
commenced and kept up until m early hour this
morning.
REV. DIR. KEKLING.-The following, Clipped
from the Harrisburg Patriot, will doubtless in
terest the many friends and admirers of Rev
DIR. Keeling in this city:
1.-The Sigma Chi Fraternity of Indiana, which
met in Bloomington, that State, q short time
ago, was addressed by Rev. DIR. Keeling, OF this
city, whose effort h highly extolled by those
who listened to il Ii was q production charac-
teristic Of the doctor, Astounding in interest
and sound common sense, and received the
most careful attention. In the New Al
bany DAILY Ledger We find the following
notice Of the address above referred to-
:. The address before the fraternity vas de-
liyered BY Rev. DIR. Keeling, of Harrisburg
Pa, and was mastery effort, replete with
logic and sound, practical advice Occasionally
interspersed with flights OF eloqnence,' which
we're received with such favor by the audience
A. TO prove conclusiyely that the doctor is An
adept in the style Of address which is Calculated
TO please as well as instruct"
The Sigma Chi Fraternity Is an institution
large in membership and rich in talent. In this
State IL 10 in . high tide OF success and num-
hers among its members about one In every
three college students. Harrisburg has quite q
number of QeQtlemeH helOnUiDg IN thu hoc