Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-15

Loss ABOUT ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS.
About II O'Clock to-day fire was discovered in
one of the rooms on the fourth floor Of the Ma
fonal Hotel, in that part of the building ION the
western side) occupied by the chambermaids
and other servants, and an alarm being sounded
the ire department was soon on the ground.
No: engine worked from the plug at the corner
OF ~ and streets, running their hose through
Iee alley IN the rear Of the hotel, and the new
steamer, NO. 4, entered the service by working
from the plug at q and 9th streets, her hose be-
ing run through the basement up to the apart
nents where the fire was burning. The Hook
and Ladder was on the ground and her ladders
being thrown to the windows greatly facilitated
the efforts of the fremen. Columbia Engine.
No. 3 was not on the ground, being at present
out Of service. but the members were actively
engaged with the other members Of the depart
ment, as were also the members of Union No. l.
IN subduing the flames. The room in which the
nre originated was burnt completely out, and
TWO OF the adjoining rooms were damaged. as
well as the flooring in the hall. The rooms on the
n ncSr below took hre, some six or eight Of them
me names were extinguished, and the fire ex-
tended no further. great quantity of water
vas thrown from the engines, however, and
time several inches deep. The dininv-room
below was ds maged by water, the ceiling being
thoroughly soaked. Most of the furniture was
saved, and, notwithstanding the excitement
usual on such occasions, there was no stampede
among the guests or employees of the house. The
police were early on the ground, and took such
T.
vice, and kept out all persons whose services
were not needed. An estimate of the loss has
not yet been made, but it will probably not ex-
ceed one thousand dollars. The fire is supposed
10 have originated from lighted pipe or candle.
lett In the room by one of the servants.
The CoLrNBIA TURN vKRKrN-Reeeption of
Meir Neg flag.-The members of the Columbia
Turn Verein turned out in full force last eve
ming at their hall on New Jersey avenue tn
formally receive beautiful flag, which, but
" Sineo hoA kaox.
Germany, where 1t was manufactured to the
order of the society by Mr.. j. A. Hietel at a cost
OF $500 IN gold. The hall was crowded and at
? nine O'Clock the exercises commenced with
music, after which the first section of the
Turner's, composed of Messrs. Adolf Knabe
William karr, August Michel, Albert Knabe,
f,on Of Mr. Paul korn, executed some very dir
ncuity gymnastic feats on the cross and round
6aIs. Under the escort of Messrs. Goldman
Helms and others the flag was then brought out
ana displayed on the stage, and Mr.. Ed. Gold
man, chairman of the Flag Committee present-
Cd ne same to Mr.. William Helms. the President
81 tne society, with few appropriate remarks
The nag is made of the finest silk red and
white, and richly embroidered with gold ON
one s,ae, II red field, Is the name of the as
sociaflon, in gold, the reverse containing the
coat Of arms of the United States resting on a
nambeau, and drawn sword, symbolic of light
a ahd liberty % The whole is crowned by an en-
Diem OF watchfulness, environed by a wreath of
acorn and laurel After the reception of the
nag with remarks by the President Miss Lizzie
Cstman advances, and in the name of the
herman ladies of the city, presented the
society with a beautiful silk sash, to be worn
oy Inc standard-bearer. The President then
crowned the flag with wreaths Of flowers and
placed it in glass case prepared for the pur-
pose. After few songs the floor was cleared
and dancing Kept up till morning.
HALL DFoIcATIoN.-Odeon Hall, corner of
~ street and Pennsylvania avenue was last
night publicly dedicated as the Hall of the Tenn
PIE OF Honor, temperance organization. The
SOS of nix.far
sisting of music, speaking, recitations &c
portrait of Martha Washington was presented
by L. Waller and received by Miss Maria John
son. handsome temperance chart was pre-
stnted by Miss Reed, from the ladies of the
social Temple, which was received by b. F.
HAWKS, Worthy Chief TemPlar. The music,
by Prof Billiard, Mrs. Col. Daniels Mrs b. f.
Mutt, Prof X. Il. Messer, Z. C. Messer Miss
Nette Messer, Mr.. j. c. Brown, Mr.. and Mrs
Z; Campbell; Miss +. Olmsted. Mr.. Miller,
and ~. T.. Woodruff, was very fine. Interesting
speeches were made by Messrs. Evans ID. p
Holloway, +. Nj. Bradley, f. Ii. Lewis, W. II.
Chase, and A. l.. Waller.
Ouk RAILROAD INTEREsTs.-The following
preamble and resolution will be submitted for
discussion , ss at the public meeting at the City
Whereas, the city Of Washington Tor the citizens
OF ashinston) should promptly decide and act With
ing Uneatcn betReen this stT sn5 5T open
parts OF the country; and whereas, ineerttue in re
me projects appears to Haralyze the energies
81 cur citizens. Therefore,
kssetrsd, That the order in which aid should be
hg and . their n e the Of our
First. to the Baltimore and Potomac railroad. sic VIZ:
3nd 20 the WASHINGTON and Point Lookout railroad:
through The Frederick and Hagerstown region, win
The Pennsylvania 81 stem of railroads.
THE GOVERNMENT FUND FOR RELIEF OF rHs
fcoE.-1 esterday afternoon a committee, con-
sistIng OF Hon: Peter Parker, A. ). Solomons
"A. Hart, ID. Edison, and James p Tustin had
An interview with Secretary Re1knar, in
to the execution Of the act of Congress passed
on Friday last donating $50 900 to provide for
Lhe poor OF Washington. The Secretary and
Captain Bliss, Of the Commissary Department,
United States army, received the committee
and general conference was had as to the ne
ceslties of the poor of the District and the best
mode of providing for their relief 1t was agreed
that James Z. Tustin, ESD, be authorized to act
m connection with Captain Bliss and arrange
the details of operations, subject to the approval
Of the Secretary of War.
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GRAND TEMPERANCE DENoNsTRATroS-The
JOINT committees appointed by the various tenn
peIanee organizations Of the city held a meeting
last evening, and completed their arrangement
Tor grand temperance demonstration on Tues-
siay next, the I'D instant The exercises will be
beld ut the Congregational Church at 2o'cIoek
p. n, and will consist of temperance addresses
and vocal and instrumental music, A sub-com-
mittee has been appointed to provide speakers
for the occasion: Vice President Colfax will be
invited to preside. The G. w. p. of Sons of
Sons of Temperance, G. w. G. 7. of Good
Temriars, ID. NJ. W. Z. T. Of the Temple of
Honor, and the president Of the Washington
City Temperance Society, with other prominent
citizens, viii act as vice presidents.
KEPT HIS HAT on IN COCRT.-This morning
In the Circuit Court room, Bailif Graves took
In custody colored boy named Walter Barton
for failing TO take OFF his hat on entering the
room, and took him before Jus tee Walter when
he preferred the charge Of disorderly conduct
against the boy; but Justice Walter, after hear
ing the statements OF one or two witnesses dis
missed the boy, stating that the case was one of
contempt Of court, which ne had no jurisdic-
tion of.
BrILprNe AssocTATToS.-The fourth monthly
meeting Of the Peoples Building Association
took place last night ut Trades Union Hall,
Snen 5000 was sold, at an average premium of
So per cent, cancAling fifty shares OF stock.
The seventh monthly meeting Of National
Chon Building Association No. was held Last
evening, and the sum of 81 200 was advanced on
10 snares OF stocks At An average Of g per cent.
HCs1CAL.-The Choral Society are act;v.,x
engaged reheaIsing for grand concert which
viii be given about the 18th of this month
Their eomplime ntary concert last month vas
Perfect success. The chorus (which is excIn-
sivsly OF male voices, y numbers sixty. Prof. III.
S-Sherman, the efficient organist Of st. Aloysius,
Is the director.
ANOTHER SUR AGAINST THE CORPORATION.