Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-01-04
The Nuisance Questio,.

OF the Third Ward, TO whom was referred ia
resolution of the Board OF Aldermen in refer
ence 10 the square bounded by New ,Ierssv
avenue and X and ith streets, reported a. %
nuisance and moved its abatement; so ordered.
The Secretary read the names of
TIE STANDING COMMITTEES.
as follows:-POudrette, Drs. Lee. Thorn pson
and Wallace; Sanitary, Drs. Toner, Feu~jrk
and Mr.. j. w. Thompson; Disnfectants, Drs.
THOMPSON, MckIm and Mr.. Bacon; Bnria'
Grounds and Registrations. DIR. Feuw:ck,
MesSTs. Lord and Hardness; Office aud Library,
DR.. Wallace. Messrs Lord and Bacon: Canal
Drs. Bliss, Wallace and Mr. j. W. Thompson;
Epldcmics. Drs- Toner. McEim and Mr.. Lord.
Finance, Messrs. Hardness. Thompson aud
willard; Laws and Regulations, Mr.. Tustin
and DIR. Ford.
DIR. VIM. Zee read paper in reference TO the
QUARTERLY REPORTS or wAkp PHYSICIANS
to the poor. suggesting that their REPORTS be
made on blanks, TO be prepared for that Pur-
pose, and copies furnished by the Mayor % the
secretary OF this board; referred to the commit
tee ON expenditures.
Mr.. Willard stated that il was now time for
the board 10 take some action In gard 10 the
THE HOG NUISANCE,
the time having expired permitting them to run
al large.
pr. Wallace said that the hog-sty nuisance
WIS embodied in the last printed list OF nuls-
ances, but - ~ was discovered that
HOGS EAvB VOTES
a member OF the City Councils had eSerted him
eli 20 have the time extended permitting them
{" run at large, Ia the LIST OF Jsnuarv-the time
oar streets and pubic squares are being beauei-
IL ii by parking and planting them with shrub
berry, Sometimes gates and doors are left
stardiDg open, and goats, hogs and cows ar
still running at large. Something must be done
at once To nd the city OF these pests
Mr.. Tustn suggested that the cows in his
nelghboThoOd were just As much a nuisance a.
hogs, ard q moved they be added to the list
Alter some debate on the hog and COW ques-
ton. both motions were adopted.
Dr.. Wallace moved that the secretary he d.
mn ~ n
law extending the line Tor keeping hogs in the
city limits bad eXpii cd, dI,d ask them to enforce
the law. The motion as adopted.
Dr. Struggled moved shat a special commit
TIE II three he appointed 10 examine into the
sanitary condition of
THE CENTRAL GUARDHoUsK.
IL was the common rumOr that prisoners were
detained there in some cases a number of DAYS
without food, and that the condition OF the
Premises was unhealthy from being unclean.
The resolution was adopted. aud Drs. rbomp-
son. wallace and Tus,in we're appointed the
committee.
The committee visited that institution i'm
mediately after the adjournment of the board,
ana we've shown through the building by LIEN
Skippon. They will report at the next meeting
Eurled Alive.
4 BGEk Cared IR-One fdn Crushed 10 Death
aud Che SeT5Custy I@jured.
This morning about II O'clock while some
men were employed I'm eScavating for gravel,
near the corner OF 9Th and + streets northeast,
the bank caved III, burying two colored men.
Joseph Peasants and Frank Spracue The
earth was removed and Peasants WAS found to
be SO severely crushed that he died IN about two
minutes after being eNtricated. He resided on
I'D street, between r and q, South Washington,
and leaves a wife aud one child. Sprayue who
was badly injured, was removed to his home on
ITn street east, where his injuries are being at
tended to by DIR. Ford
ARMY OfpTcEEs IN TRoUBLE-PistoIs rs
VI
last evening a disturbance took place on the
corner of 9th street and Pennsylvania avenue
occaSioneG by collision betN ecu some hack
men and an army officer named Calhoun. IL
appear, from tie statements OF hackmen stand
ing about AT the time, that Calhoun, in COM
rany with two other men named D0ugherty
ana fluEIner. were going across 9th street
towards the National Hotel, when thew ran
ssainst Edward McGTsw, a backman VINO ad-
vlsed The IN 10 go about their business Not rel
lshlng this gTatuitous advice they commenced
abusing McGraw. threatening TO bow the .roof
OF his mead Oh" ore OF them at the same TIM
craving pistol on him. McGraw az once re-
veTscd the end Of his whip, and tapping the
fbfeatener with the butt emu OF 1t, knocked him
GOWN On the pavement, causing the ssclaret 10 |
how On Iegaiuing his feet the h,cLmen Al |
ege that he tired his pistol into the air, hurting
10 one, bat greatly fTightsuin. some ladies |
as sing at the time, who took refuge in the !
ticket of &C on the corner.
a number of army Off GERS, not connected !
" Il the affair, state positively that Lieut.. Cal |
born as fist attacked, and that he did not fire |
4 pistol, "a he had no weapons about hin: hqt !
hat the pistol was fred by party who came |
,cross the street while CahoEl was defending !
liU sell against Lis =, ailan.s.
MARRIAGE AT THE YN.-fOGU:-The Hebrsv
Synagogue. on 9Th street, was crowded this AZ
FsEOon by a fashionable audience to witness /
lie marriage OF Mr.. CLas. Eaum Of This CITY M
V lis Eliza Prince daughter OF Mr.. N. Il. Prince.
iIteT the ceremony reception was held at the |
e.idence of Mr.. Prince, on New York Avenue |
,etwCen Jth and 10th streets, aud the harry |
'oUple were the recipients Of manv good wishes |
rom hosts Of friends. They leave this evening !,
or bridal tour North.
WE UNDERSTAND that the reception to be held /
" the Illinois State Republican Association at
hssonlc Temple, on Friday evening, the 9Th
ret, Is tc be enc of the mos -cchcrcne affairs |
Il the season. The president has signifed his
Intention OF being present as also most Of the
ne mbers OF the Cabinet. 1t is understood to lie
full dress affair. Eany of our most distin-
pushed citizens have been invited.
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RE-AERkeT or AN ALLEGED Hogsr TarRp-
George WasbiDs ton alias Lewis, charged with J
lorse stealing, who made his escape from the |
els q TIE Police Court last week, was recap /
ured yesterday evening in = house in Murder /
Bay, called the "Bnll Head" by Deputy Mar
halls Thomas and Lacy, of the Police Court |
md returned to the lookup.
TIRE CoLU N BIA RAILROAD CoMPAsY-There |
lslS UGH W W tI'e klIfc shares OIL SUCK
'Or this proposed street railroad subscribed for,
leaving but so more to be subscribed before
TIE company can be organized and the work OF |
the road commenced.
REAL ESTATE SALE.-Messrs. Fitch & FoV, |
-eal estate broke ;, have sold to Judge .. w !
Wright part Of lot square 3Ij, fronting - feet
On Nj street and running back depth Of 100 !
ieet OF lith street, for 81 .lD0.
EXAMINATION or CANDIDATES - To dav:
quite a large number or candidates for appoint
ment on the police force are before tue exam
ning surgeons ami Commissioners.
SALE OF MOSEY.-At the I'D monthly meet
'ng Of the PrOyident Buiidip. Association last
night, 60 shares were advanced upon at AN
average of %.
WINNIE REsM's STATUE or LINCOLN arrived
IN tbs city yesterday. but viii not be placed or
exhibition until accepted by Congress.
PROM Philip X Solomons we have handsome
and convenient Calendar for Isl
WM. 7. CHANDLER. WILTON DOM
THE PEkIN AND YED 90 TEA STORE.
@s 4oi NINTH STgEET, .s
tT y Between II and h. ~