Evening star., 1870-01-08


night, about 10 o'clock, a young Englishman
made application at the central guardhouse for
a nights lodging. Detective McDevitt, who
was IN the office at the time, thinking that all
was not right, began to question him pretty
closely, and soon found that he was familiar
with the language used by "professionals." His
name was asked. and he stated that it was the
old familiar ''SmIth.' He was searched. and
from letters found on his person his name ap-
peared to be Richard Hartford, from Bristol
England. A closer investigation revealed the
TACT that his parents are people of standing, and
that he, like many other young men who have
100 much money TO spend, had taken up with
sad company: It appears that from some cause
1lth OF July last, since which time he has been
roaming about Bridgeport, Conn.,, New York.
Philadelphia and Baltimore, arriving here yes
terday He Is young man about . years of
age, has prominent black eyes, and has evident
ly been well raised. Mr.. McDevitt took him to
Ponee f,s head9GaIteIs, and this morning he was
and held for further investigation.
A SUSPICIOUS CHARACTER.-This morning,
about O'Clock, Officer BrelsfOrd discovered a
suspicious looking colOred man, having in his
possession very large basket. which seemed
10 be full, and followed him to the railroad de-
pot on Maryland avenue, which he entersd and
vas about 10 purchase a ticket for AlexAndria.
The officer Questioned him, when he gave his
name as Peter Julius, and said he lived in Alex
antrla, and had been to see his wife and daugh-
Ter, who were working in this CITY. He contra
dieted himself so often and his story was so I'M
probable, that the officer took him into CUSTODY
On hasty examination of the contents of his
basket the list of articles were various; consist
ing of pair of drawers, two flannel shirts one
girls cloak several lOaves of bakers bread a lar
or preserves, two dozen smoked herrings a lot
OF other corned fish, a package of meal. several
fragments of fruit and pound cake, a bottle of
wine, some cheese. dried fruit cooked meat
&c, &c. He said his wife had given the articles
10 him. He was taken to the station-hou for
further examination.
RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE JAIL
General John 5. CTOcker, warden of the iaiI
has just issued in pamphlet form series of rules
and regulations for the government of that in
stituton, which, If carried ont, cannot fail TO
improve the discipline there existing as well as
10 promote the order and cleanliness of the
building. Hereafter prisoners will be allowed
10 receive visits from their relatives on Mon
Sa.s ana hnrsdays, from . a. m. to II m; but
on other days only by special permission of the
warden or deputy. Religious services will be
held every Sunday at ii a. M, under the direc-
on oi oohn r.. CaIian: and at p m under the
lowed TO visit the Jail except on business and no
uetectlves except those connected with the Me-
uopolitan Police force will be allowed to have
interviews with any prisoners unless upon an
order OF one of the Judges Of the Supreme
SouIt Of the District, and when prisoners coun-
hce force will also be excluded.
The THEATREs--To-night is the farewell an
Pearance. at the National, of Mr.. and Mrs
Eur0DP.
The romantic drama. "Inshavogue," and the
Iaughable burletta called the ssYankee House-
keeper" are on the bills; two capital pieces, in
both Of which Mr.. and Mrs. +. appear to great
advantage On Monday, Miss Bateman will
make her appearance, opening her engagement
with Leah, the FOrsaken."
Another full house witnessed the performance
OF La Rue's Minstrel Troupe at Walls Opera
House last night, and this evenings perform
ance viii close the engagement of the Troupe.
'Shoo Fly" will be given. We are sorry to part
md
comedians, and trust they will meet with album
cant success in the Sunny South.
TIE ADAMS EMPRESS BOND RoBBERY.-H.
Sanford, the General Agent of Adams Express
company, has notified the various banks of this
city that the Company has lost twenty-seven
SI,0o0 coupon Five-twenty bonds, and five
St0 coupon Five-twenty bonds, some of the first
and second issues of 1862 others of the ,July is
sue OF ls6o, and others of the July issue of 1867
Ihe numbers OF all the bonds are also given to
the banks by Mr.. Sanford, and he notifies them
not to negotiate said bonds. The bonds were ah-
straeted from the Express safe either on the
cars between New York ard this city, or at the
ONCE in this city. Assyet nothing has trans
pired indicating either the capture OF the booty
or thieves.
HORSE STEALING.-Several horses have lately
been stolen from company X, 5th United States
cavalry, and the detectives OF this CITY have
been endeavoring TO ferret out the thieves
deserter of the company, named John Kelley
was suspected Of having stslen the horses, and
Coomes and Miller, and a very valuable horse
recovered Kelley was delivered TO the mill
tary authorities, and yesterday Justice Walker
issued warrants for the apprehension Of two al
legged accomplices. named Jim Murphy and
Burrows. Kelley has been sent to Carlisle Bar
racks fer trial by court martial.
The Iowa ASSOCIATION met last evening
about thirty members being present. judge
Tabor. Fourth Auditor of the Treasury pre-
sided; j. p. Z. Poulton secretary. Mr.. A. NJ.
Sf0ft. chairman ha
lion and bylaws, reported the same, and t.ey
were adopted. The following officers were then
elected for the ensuing term Pres lent, Col.
w. :. Grati; First Vice President G.. G. Stevens:
Second Vic" President. Col. Geo. Cowie; Re,
cording Secretary. Major q. III. Fletcher; Cor
responding Secretary, J. p. c. Poulton; Treas
CLOTHES LINE RopBING-On Monday last.
the clothes lines of Mrs: Margaret Havener was
robeen by number Of boys and Yesterday or
hcer Huyseman recovered the goods from Mary
"A. Starke, Adelaide Scott, and Sarah White.
eolored who were arrested for receiving stolen
goods, and Officers Collins, Chase and DYSON
arrested the boys who took the clothes-wash-
ington Meredith, Abraham Walker and Norris
Piummer-and Justice Wall, on hearing the
evidence, dismissed them, 1t being, in his opn-
ION, uiring case.
FIRE AT FAILS CHUEcH.-The residence and
stables OF Mr. NJ. 4. Munson, near Falls Church
Virginia, about ten miles from this city were
wholly destroyed by fire about hfne O'Clock YES
ttruay morning. Some Cf the furniture, wagons
&c, were rescued from the flames The loss
viii amount To several thousand dollars not
covered by insurance, a policy on the buildings
having run ont a few weeks since. Mr. Muns.Jn
n clerk i'm the Sixth Auditors Office and l. a
son OF the late Mr.. Munson, owner Of the Mum
son Hill property.
BREAD FOR THE PooR--Yesterlay Mavor
Bowen informed Mr.. A. X. Browne, General
Agent Of the Proyident Aid Society that they
can, until further orders, draw on Mr. John r.
Seitz for 600 loaves of bread daily, III needed.
HE bread is to be paid for al the rate of az
Ssnf per loaf ont Of the appropriation by the
councils, which limits the benefits To the mr.
chase Of fuel, raiment and food for the destitnte
Poor, who are unable to obtain or perform
work" " PSiioi"
The HfBERNIAN BENEVOLENT Sorrrrv baia
their monthly meeting last evening at CarroIi
Hall, A K Cavanaugh presiding, d. A BSS-nan
secretary. James Barrett, p. Brosnan And n
Cannon were elected members of the society,"
A notion to celebrate st. Patrick's Day bv n
ball or supper was discussed, and at the next
meeting steps win be taken in regard to the pro-
Hon. GEORGE s. BOUTWELL, Secretary OF the
treasury, VIII lecture az Lincoln Hail. on Nom
DAY next, 10th inst, under the auspices OF the
Grand Army OF the Republic on subject which
VIII DC announced In the Sunday morning
papers.
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