Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-09-06

moved next TO the roadway,
The superintendent of lamps was directed to
street east, between and G streets south; 18th
street east, between M street south and the Ana
costa river.
The Canal Improvement.
ProgTess 81 the WOTk-Actire Operations on james
Greek.
hessrs: Teemyer & Co, contractors for clean
ing and improving the Washington Canal are
progressing As fast as circumstances will permit
The pile foundation for the wall to be built in
the middle of the canal is nearly completed,
and Workmen will commence the removal of the
old wall On the north side on Monday next. The
mud machines are all at work, throwing out the
debris over the sheet-ple wall, on the south side,
and the channel is almost clear OF mud up as far
as the angle az 18th street. The new wall on the
end of the wharf will be finished in a day or
Two, when the bulkhead at the mouth of the
canal Will be cleared away, thus giving boats a
chance OF entering and clearing without inter
ruption-
MessTs. Teemyer & Co., have also commenced
THE JAMES CREEK CANAL
They have about one hundred laborers with
carts at work, and the purpose is to make this
canal the same width as the Washington canal
a far as Virginia avenue, the water to be u
feet deep so rs TO admit the largest size vessels
PloSs are used at first and the dirt carted to I'll
up the low grounds adjacent to the canal. AZ
Ter the grade strikes the heavy, mucky strata,
mud-machines are to be used for the balance
tine ne Wsg here f pew is now
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for this purpose. This work Is TO be prosecuted
with vigor, until completed. by this firm and
there will be no lack of work for all laborers
who are inclined to engage themselves.
Gen. BabeOck's Latest Good Work.
Connection Of The Presidenfs Grounds ,cin tie
Nall.
GeR. Babcock has set a large force Of men and
carts 10 work grading the bluffs at the river front
on the monument lot. This dirt is carted to the
low ground and marsh between Eldorado Island
and the monument grounds, which is to be filed
mp, by the cutting down of this bank and the
hills around the monument A road will also be
formed across the east end of Eldorado Island
connecting with the White Lot by a bridge 10
be constructed over the canal at that point TINS
making continuous and beautiful drive through
the Presidents grounds and the parks south of
The canal.
GoOD WORK OF THE SOCIETY FOR THE PRE-
yENTIoN OF CRUELTY TOANIMALs.-Thisso society
met last evening when President Gatchell stated
that he had had an interview with Mr. s. s.
Riker, president OF the Washington and George
town Railroad Company with regard to increas-
ing the number Of cars and horses upon the
road. The number of cars EMPLOYED on the
various sections of the road are as follows: Run
ning 10 the Navy \ ard daily, Is, land on Sun
days "a from the depot to Georgetown, Is: on
18th street, 6; and on 18th street Is. To this num-
her Mr.. Riker promises 10 add on the road from
me depot TO the Navy Yard, 6; From depot to
Georgetown, 2; on f4th street, 2; and on 18th
street 4, and to add LIP horses to the number now
employed. The average weight Of the cars in
passengers this weight Is increased to 10000
POUNDS Mr.. Riker promises to employ two extra
horses instead OF one to draw the cars up the
steep grades Mr. G. also reported several ar
rests made by him during the month"; The
president, DIR. Reyburn and II. G.. Merit were
appointed committee to consult with the off,
GERS OF the city railroad companies with a view
TO avoiding the enforcement of the new law for
The prevention OF cruelty To animals by induc-
ing the companies TO adopt such measures as will
Obylate the necessity.
number OF new members were elected Mr.
Solomons called up a resolution offered BY him
sell some months ago, regarding the use of check
IeliS on GRAFT horses, and moved a committee of
three be appointed to inquire into the subject
and report at the next meeting. The commit
tee appointed was Dr. Reyburn, II. II. Double
day and Professor Thomas Taylor. Resolutions
were adopted thanking the Legislature Assem-
bly, for passing the law for the more effectual
prevention OF cruelty to animals, and especially
a D SolOmonS and George Burgess, of the
House OF Delegates, and A. n. Browne and
AdOiphus Hall. of the Council: also thankino
Gen y. p Chapman for using his influence 10
se cure the passage Of said law, and to his Excel
lency, the Governor, for his prompt approval OF
the same.
THREE DIVORCES IN ONE DAY-Yester.lay.
IN the Equity Court, Judge Wylie presiding
three DEGREES OF divorce a rincnEo ,aqtyin,0rii
were granted The first was in the case of ThoS.
wilson vs. Nj. j. Wilson This case has been
before the court in different forms for some time
The plaintiff alleges that for the past two wears
me defendant has refused to live with him, and
posed no defence. and a divorce was granted
Phillips for the petitioner.
Randall Dawson vs.. Sallie Dawson. The
plaintiff, colored man, alleges that he con-
uaeted natural marriage with the defendant
while both were slaves, cOhabiting with her
and became her husband by act of Congress.
He sets forth sundry misdoings, and asks to be
freed OF the yoke matrimonial. The divorce
Was granted. Schmidt for the petitioner
henry r; Talbot vs.. Mary Ann Talbot. The
Plaintn alleges that his WIFE, amid many other
ni-Goings, was guilty OF committing adultery at
ms own residence, 1909 9th street with one
Franklin Donaldson, and afterwards with Jos.
1aits- Inc divorce was granted. Hine for
petitioner.
COMPANY ID, First National Guard. Cant q.
l. Hulse, held regular meeting at the Armory
iast evening, when many applications for MEM
oership were received and referred to the re-
eruiting committee. Several new members were
elected and measured for uniforms After the
transaction Of the usual routine business tie
meeting adjourned for drill. The standard of
- -. nee nee which THIS company has attained is
Que 10 me unitagging energy OF its officers and
men, VINO have, with untiring zeal, labored
asslduonsly TO organize a company which thew
cipline and drill with any kindred oroanization
IN the country. The object for which thew are
associated Is eommendable and deserves en-
couragement.
The NATIONAL CAPITAL REAL Fsrarv
ASSOCIATION held a meeting in Marini's Hall,
II street, last evening, when the secretary and
treasurer Of the association presented Their
reports, which show that the amount Of receipts
for the first six months Of its existence were
$3.50; amount of assets, s31 ,74-2s; liabilities,
OF stock, sl5.soK. On property purchased by
me ASSOCIATION during the month of August,
ame nnting To % $50, there was realized by sale
OF same t54 per cent. of cost.
DIED FROM HIS INJURIEs.-Mr. August
5anrenprnek, who was injured by a fall at the
Patent Once on Monday Afternoon. as stated in
The STAR OF yesterday, died at Providence
hospital last night from the injuries rec siyed
deceased was a member OF John A. Raylips
Pest, G. A r., who are making arran9rmrnts fos
his funeral. 50
FROM y. c. Parker we have Appleton's Losr-
nal for SEPT 18th and the TrareEers OtSri1i 60
Tor the United States and Canada furnishing
very complete information in regard 10 RAILWAYS
Id steam navigation.