Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-11-26
Death I'm n Police Cell

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jerome Bartlett, white man, aged about 80
years. died nthe cells Of the Police Court about
"a o'SIock to-day, from previous exposure and
dissipation Deceased halls from Baltimore
and had been in the habit OF applying to
the Central Gusrdhouse for lodgings, aud
was generally under the influence of LIQUOR
Last night he went there as usual and remained
All night without anv nourishgelt, and this
answer the charge of vagrancr, and had a
Uemor OF him from the influence CT LIQUOR. He
was taken in and Land down ON tho floor of the
cell, where he remained until Il O'clock to-,lay
when enc OF the prisoners hailed Ofieer Frasier
and stated 10 him that the man vas diving -Dr
+, n. sHjngfeld was summoned and found him
VAIN. but without any puls9tiOn, and nothing
could be done to relieve him until death ensued.
Coroner Potter was at once notified to hold an
inquest. The unfortunate man was very thfnly
clad, in blue cotton shirt and a pair of thin
pants, with q thread-bare sack coat. He laid
spon bard bench in the statiOn-house all last
night, with no fire, no bed clothing, and no food.
Here is q case that demands some action nv the
city authorities. The station cells should be
heated during The cold season and food for
H r fnrnished, at least enough to sustain
NE whlle they are IN custody.
coroner Potter arrived at O'Clock, and after
nearing the statements of the officers OF the
station house informally, decided to hold a post
Dortem examination, which will determine
nhether an inquest viii be necessary aad LETT
81 Snse to get his instruments for that purpose
SUDDEN DRATH OF wELL-Kxowr CITIZEN.
DT. A. X. Sparks, Virginianb by birth but for
many years past resident Of Washington, died
No. 226 Pennss w nia avenue, in the 5Oth wear
OF ms age. He was practical printer, and Was
for many years an editor. Afcsr wards he oc-
he recently resigned, his health becoming very
Dad rom the raSages OF consumption. Tester-
Day morning he accompanied his brother who
had been on visit to him, to the depot, and
after he returned home took a seat to rest him
self In few minutes afterwards he was at
tackled with severe hemorrhage OF the lungs.
"A o. h,aI oo&t o. MI
funeral will take place from his late residence.
10 morrow afternoon, at o'clock. His death is
greatly regretted by a numerous circle of
friends.
THE AVENUE PAvEnENT.-The Stow pave
me-t on the north side of PENNSYLVANIA avenue
from 9Th to ~ streets, was completed this AZ,
ternoon, and there is now an unbreken stretch
OF wood pavement from eth 10 LIST streets, ex-
sePt over the arch at I'd street, where the vul-
The material for the section between 9th and
Eth streets, II, at last, arriving from Williams
port, three car loads of boarding for the foun-
dstton having reached here this morning To-
Gay there are some preparations along the line
foE The work, and il is expected on Tuesday that
there vii be full force Of men put on THIS sec
ton Mr.. y. p. Brown states that they will be
able TO Law about COO square Yards per dav and
vii be able to complete their portion by Christ
mas.
THASEsGIvING DINNER TO THE BOYs.-A
zee dinner was given to the poor boys of the
Square. yesterday, az from . TO O'Clock, at
which the attendance wa. very large. and an
abundant repast was served. &c. The dinner at
the Georgetown branch took place at y o'clock
m, and the boys from this branch were treated
TO a ride In the cars and holiday visit TO the
Home in Armory Square. and while the Others
were dining they were singing The school in
AIniory Square flor girls) will open earIy next
week, and the pupils win be taug ht paper-box
making, sewing, reading, singing and the gene
raj rudimentary branches.
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AccIDENTs.-Abouto one o clock this morning
John Hicks, employed at the saw mill of Draper
AZ Co., al the corner of 13k and Il streets fell
against a circular saw while 10 was in motion,
and had his hand badly cut. He was taken to
Ut blanehard's ONCE, whsre his wounds were
About = O'Clock yesterday, a little daughter
OF MIR. VIM. Sadler, Waterman at Franklin
her clothes taking tire from the stove m the
once in the square. Her father eytinguished
the flames and took her to DIR. Loveioy's Office,
where the wounds were dressed.
THR LATE STABBING Characterization Of IA,
BCEHded NaR--SiT. waltemade, who wrs cut
IN the chest on Wednesday afternoon by George
Matthews, OF the Treasury department, because
he demonstrated win him Tor striking a news
boy, who he refused TO pay for a STAR, is i'm
proving and there are now strong hopes of his
recovery although he is not vet fully out of
danger. Matthews Is still in custody and al
ihotCh his family and friends are anxious to
tail hiLl, Judge Smell, OF the Police Court will
take no bail until waltemade il prenounced
entirely out of Danger.
TIE THEATERs.-Nr. and Mrs. Barney vii
hams Will close the first week OF their engage
ment at the National Theater this evening with
q double bill; appearing in two dramas, "rhe
should attract a large crowd Of their admirers
To night is the last chance the citizens of
Washington will have or witnessing the aston
ishing fests of Sylvester the iIlusonlst, who has
been mystIfying the audiences at Walls Opera
House during the week. On Monday, Mrs.
oates famous opera company will appear in a
new burlesque, as stated elsewhere.
Mrs. JAMES A. OATHs' Burlesque Oper attic
throughout the corntry Of being superior in
some respects to any of the troupes which give
performances Of burlesque or comic opera.
next with the entire troupe az II appeared at
tile Olympic Theater, New York, including
music, appointments, &c. Their performances
have attracted oyernowing houses everywhere.
See the advertisement.
The CANAL INPRovsNKST.-The contract
papers for dredging the Washington canal were
to-day drawn up by the Mayor and Gen. Mich
Ter, assisted by Mr.. SHETLAND, and viii be for |
their signatures, and, with the bonds attached,
VII probably be returned here BY Tuesday next |
ior approval by the commissioner,
PERsoNAL-The Hsytien Minister. Mr.. s.
Preston, is AT the Arlington. ...-Senator Cas-.
serly, Of California. is ct the Ebb!tt. ....Seu-
.;or Williams, Of oregon; 10 at the National.
Siseouat TTielhard, the new French Minister;
SENATOR sherman, OF Ohio, and Hon. John l
Lynch, Of Maine, are At the Hamilton House.
OUTRAGEOUS AssACLr.-Some drunken "a en- 1
threw stone, on Thanksgiving Day. which hit L
= respectable colored. woman named Boiler
LIVING on ID street south, between LIST and I'd l
suese west. crushing In the bridge OF her nose i
making fearful wound.
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ShANek OF DATz--By reference to the adj
Use nent by Latimer & Cleary of the sale OF Il
60 oeionglng 10 the Swedish Minister IL will
&c Zen NAT me day Of sale is changed TO We'd
nesqsy, Nevemberjo 80, and the day OF exhibition
10 nesday, November q. at the same hours.
coNvENTIoN of Sunday School teachers M
The balumore Conference of the Nethodist
Church South, assembled in Staunfon W.
Thursday. The boundaries embrace Nsry,an5'
fhe District Of Columbia, and Valley OF VI,
glDia. &c will remain in session until Sunday
WOODEN PAVEMENT FOR 1 SrRHEr-A mr.
ton Of the lumber for the Burroughs nave