davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-09-06

Police Court, and has never said TO Smoot or
any one else that she was ever visited by an,
officer of the Police Court.
After the papers had been read, Judgc. Smell
said that he would not refer to the st.rernent At
this time, as he desired to read &C carefully at
refer TO il, as also to some other raatters
MI. Henry Lacey, the colored bailiff of the
court then asked until tomorrow morning to
prepare an answer TO the allegations against him.
APPLICANTS FOR LICENSES MUST BE SWORN
BY The REsIsrKR>-Withn few DAYS past
persons applying for licenses and filing the usual
blanks, with oaths taken before justices of the
reace or notaries public, have been refused by
sne heg,steI, on the ground that he and he alone
is qualified to administer oaths under the license
bill, which reads :-"That every person engaged
in any trade for which license tax Is i'm
posed by the laws of the District y y shall at
the time for procuring the same make applica-
ton TO the Register, and shall state under oath
or affirmation such facts, &c" The 25 cents fee
paid to justices or Dotaries is thus lost to appl
cants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-09-06

REAL ESTATE SALEs.-Thos. f. Waggaman.
real estate broker and auctioneer, yesterday sold
house No. 1917 18th street west to j. F. Dyer for
Sl,325.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-09-06
GEORGETOWN.

A SURE PREVENTIVE OF CHIIIs. -.
DOOley's Tonic Elixir of Calisaya Bark.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-09-06
HASKELL, LYON q 90.

HASKELL, LYON d 90.
WARFIELDs PATENT COLD WATER SELF.
WASHING SOAPl
NO BOILING!
NO HARD RUBBING.
NO HOT WATER.
NO WASHBOARDS.
NO 81 UEING!
NO INJURY TO GARMENTS Or HANDS
BALTIMORE, MD.
The above firm having secured the exclusive risht
10 manufacture and sell
washing Soap,
IN ans i0' IN: TRIcr OF coLuMb BhD and DIS
Sf sSeS Of ss
ws;er-Hard, Soft or salt-irtfkosd e0ls6s. They
also guarantee that il viii not injure the finest
Not only does IT save labor fuel, Clothes SC, but
by using IL housekeepers get rid Of the discomfort Of
ring winter, which frequent colds, especially
20 those who 20 from steanins hot wash room TO
ThoussnSs q testimonials to its great excellence
are At hand but no evidence can equal thai derives
SDs e. ,9ass ~ sns soAf so have only
TO IN IT, single bar is sufhcient for tbs ordinary
wsekf washing Of 2 family Of eight persons
things that soiI, and liberstes them from the gar
menf, thus quietly and quickly accomplishing that
the clothes by means Of washboerd or machine.
Very little handrubbing il required sith this soap
nnmly imbedded IN the fabric.
The clothes require no bneing n driedin the sun,
sSsS are ss 81. os, ef
es long when washed IN the ordinary with the
Soaps hitherto most popular.
CHEAPEST Soap ever Manufactured. The usual
1''>'1A' v POOLE a HUME. asa Pm
Wholesale Agents Cor wsrhelds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-09-06

FROM j. c. Parker we have Appleton's Losr-
nal FOR SEPT 18th and the Trdrslsrs Oseiaf G,.iE,
Tor the United States and Canada furnishing
very complete information in regard 10 railways
Id steam navigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-09-06

FROM the National News Company we have
batch of late literary and scientific weeklies;
also, late California papers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-09-06

THOSE DESIRING new styles of fall dry goods
would do well TO call at the dry goods house of
chasers are offered IN our advertising columns
by that gentleman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-09-06
INSURANCE COMPANIES.

NORTHWESTERN
IN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
MILWAUKEE, WIS.
AUG. GAYLoRD, Sec; HEBER SMITH, Vice Presf
JONI II VAN DYKE, Pres II;
was organized IN loso Has 81 0e 90 assets, and
S,N0 members. Being q purely mutual company,
The Northwestern furnishes insurance lite as cosf
This net cost will be less than i'm most, IL not All.
Eastern companies, because il obtains higher rsfee
OF interest on its Investments has lower ratio Of
mortality, and holds . high reserve. Agents wanted
once S0s 7th Of. l. Y. KNIGHT,
Jel3-Sm General Agent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-09-06
RY WIN. L. WALL q CO., Auctioneers,
- New Marble Building,
500 and S09 Peunsy lvania avenue
FOB PRIyATE sA,,C

We are nov receiving firm the manufacturer,
yerx large and handsome assoc tment Of CABI-A
NIT FURNITURE Of all descriptions, TOLL
WHICH we invite the attention o. buyers, ss all !
are OF excellent workmanship, which has been III
Eede 70 order, and TO which We respectfully In
wife the attention Of buyers bafor .rrchasine else
where. WIN. l.. WALL co,
oc7o-t Aucsiopesr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-09-06

OFFICE OF ENGINEER OF PUBLIC WORKS,
" DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
WASHINGTON, ID. c., August -, nj.
Plans for the contraction q the carriagcways can
be seen at the ONCE OF the Engineer.
Bidders for payemenfs will. In their bids, sresify
separately the prices for laying the paveneuts Per
square yard, incl udine twO ca feet Of grading.
aus0- GEO. Z. GREENE, Chief Engineef.
IMPORTANT TO CARPENTERS AND BUILD.
u ERS-l have on hand and for sale fOlh hU n
DRED WOOD MANTFLs, from II 50 20 ~ each
aul,,u- Head Of Ath street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-09-06
Gen. Babeock.s Latest Good Work.
PrcSress of tAe WOrk-Actire Operations on Jane,

C0fHsctioa u uts Presidents Grounds tcith Ue
Mall.
Gen. Babcock has set q large force Of men and
carts TO work grading the bluffs at the river front
on the monument lot. This dirt IL 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 to
be constructed over the canal at that point thus
making continuous and beautiful drive through
the Presidents grounds and the parks south of
the canal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-09-06

GOOD MEASURE AND RUNNING OVER
Dooley's Yeast Powder has already taken the
precedent over others, from its we'll known
strength and purity; but aside from these facts,
1T is put up In cans holding the full weight as
represented which is rarely the case with those
OF ordinary manufacture. Hence, Dooley's
Yeast Powder is the best, purest, strongest and
one who has used it will readily testify to this
assertion. For sale in quantities to suit by all
good prOcers w a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-09-06
POLICE COURT SCANsAL.
THR OrHRR SIDE HERD FROM.
MARSHAL THOMAS DEFENCE.
He Explains and Resigns.

Hfs Sfefea<nfs as TO the .fifsged Diserep-
asefes On HE .feeowafs-The alleged
Bfaek-.uafffsS Dsnfsd-He Sass fhs
Charges .fb0~f XsdseeHefes tn the Court
Rafidfng are False.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-09-06

TEETH IN RUINS are a sure drawback on per-
sonal appearance and personal comfort. There
fore, keep them in good repair with that estab
lished antidote for all diseases that assail them.
fragrant SOzOdoet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-09-06
Go TO THE
CHAP FRANC,
Marble Hall,
COZ Seventh street,
Opposite Patent Office,
1t is the
Best
and
Cheapest
Place
To Buy
Gents Furnishing Goods.

BALD HEADS may have a new crop of hair by
applying Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair Re-
newer, if the hair folices are not entirely closed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-09-06

SSNPASY ID, First National Guard, Capt. C.
l. Hulse, held regular meeting at the Armory
last evening, when many applications for MEM
bership were received and referred 10 the re-
eiutlng committee Several new members were
elected and measured for uniforms. After the
transaction Of the usual routine business the
NEE ting adjourned for drill. The standard of
excellence which this company has attained IL
Que 10 the unfiagging energy OF its officers and
men, who have, with untiring ZEAL labored
a-siduonsly 10 organize a company which thew
intend shall compare favorably In material DIS
IN the country. The object for which they are
associated Is commendable and deserves en-
eOuragement ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-09-06

THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REAL ESTATE
ASSOCIATION held a meeting in Marini's Hail
II street, last evening, when the secretary and
treasurer OF the association presented their
reports, which show that the amount OF receipts
for the nrst six months Of its existence were
$500; amount of assets, s31, I54-2s liabilities,
400; net profits, a. q; value of one share
o. STOCK, slasok. On property purchased by
the association during the month of August,
amc nnring TO 50 $50, there was realized by sale
OF same q per cent of cost
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-09-06

DikD FROM HIS INJURIKs.-Mr. August
1anrenprnek, who was injured by a fall at the
fatent once on Monday afternoon as stated In
The STAR OF Yesterday, died at Providence
hospital last night from the injuries rec lived.
Decreased was a member OF John A. Rawlins
his funeral. 0A
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-09-06
Approve August 10, ISL.
IL. ID. COOKE, Governor. an q 81

NOTICE BY THE GOVERNOR AND sECRE-
y TARY Of the District of Columbia of the sub
mission to the people Of the District of Columbia for
their approval or disspproysl, of an act Of the
Legislative Assembly Of said District entitled An
act authorizing the District Of Columbia 20 create
debt for special improvements and repairs i'm said
District by the issuing Of four million Of bonds and
leyying tax for the payment Of the interest as il
shall annually accrue thereon, and submitting the
act with the question Of the issuing Of the four mil
lions of improy ement bonds to a vote of the people
at general election in said District, !" approved
August 10, ISL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-09-06

novelty in HoOpskirts are now at exhibition at C..
Baums HOopskirt and Corset Factory, 4OS It'll
street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-09-06

, The above amount Will be found In my return TO
the marshal for the quarter ending March 31st.
In addition 10 the above stated were col
lected Of the defendant and paid out by me- fol-
lows: For attendance of one witHess Is days. 3I 75
for attendance Of witnesses, days is; and for
payment Of board Of witnesses. while In custody,
Sl375. This bill of costs made up with the CON
currence of Assistant District Attorney Harrington
Deputy Marshal Phillips, and Judge Moore, of coun
sci for defendant As to the item for board of wit
the defendant desired that they should be ac
cCnmOdated and said that she preferred to pay for
such accommodation, instead of their being sent TO
JAIL they not being able to find bail for their appear
ance.
For further reply to the testimony in thi. case
attention is called to the affidavit of the defendant
Nellie Millward, hereto appended.
LIZZIE SNOW.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-09-06

Charges .fb0Sf xndeesnefes ta the Court
Rsfidfng are False.
In the Police Court at noon to-day Deputy
Marshal W. o. Thomas addressed Judge SHELL
saying that he desiredt 10 submit his written reply
to the charges Of the investigating committee.
required by his Henor, at the same time handing
the Judge q written statement, which the clerk,
A. t. Gray, ESD, proceeded TO read, as follows !:
To fks Hom Ven. 3. Snsti, J9dss e the Police Court
Sir; In srepOTt Gently made to the lower house
TeTritors, indebte6ess, relative to the affairs q
your eoTrt, variety OF charges are preferred
self TO the United States marshal asd you il is
proper that he should reply. You have also indi-
FROM me s at a early day as possible and now pPo
cecd at the first convenient opportunity, to lay il
The principal portion of these charges may be
referred TO two classes of cases, wit The
tons against the keepers of bawdy houses and those
for corporation oienses in which commitments to
the work were ordered, as to which the books
Kept at the worshouse appear to differ in few
cases from the notes upon the dockets of the
dhs inference drawn , by the cOmnittee upon their
and portions OF fines have been paid into my hands
the United Stetes marshal And now, irst, as TO
the charges against me relative to my action in col
posed by the court upon convictions for keeping
bavdy houses.
THE CASE OF LIZZIE PETERSON.
J. In the case of the U. g. Lizzie Peterson, fine
was imposed of StO0 and the docket shows that costs
pOscu suDseQuelll Is 10 the effect
that the costs remitted. Immediately after the
announcement Of the sentence / proceeded to her
house to collect the amount Of the Judgment, as
understood it, and the time il appeared in the
clerk memorandum endorsed on the papers in the
case and collected in addition to the fine the Of
S24IO as the costs properly taxable. In making my
return to the marshal these costs not mentioned
The return having been made according TO the
clerk docket, which, Just stated, subsequent
entry shows the costs to have been RENTED have
only to say that this was an inadyertence on my
part, nothing more, and that the costs mentioned
are subject 10 the order of the defendant.
THE CASE OF JENNIE HOWARD.
2 Z. 3. VS.. Jennie Howard. Defendant was fined
Slp without costs the I'D of February last. She
paid on the same day $50, and was allowed by the
court thirty days i'm which pay the remainder NV
receipt dated April IL II, shows that the remaining
fifty dollars were paid on that day by Lizzie Goldin
in my return to the marshal of March 3ls, the fifty
dollars paid February I'D, is mentioned, and the
committee not finding the other half of the fine re-
turned concluded that it had been appropriated by
me. Not having been paid until after the close Of
the first quarter, Of course it could not be included
in the return for that quarter; but examination
Of my return made May 3lst, will show it duly ae-
counted for.
THE CASE OF NELLIE MIILwARD.
3.-U. s. vs.. Nellie Millward-
Fine. 600 60
Costs, as follows
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-09-06

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

During the Preuditing Hard Timer
1t becomes every one to economic in their ex-
penditures. In the article of clothing alone,
sufficient saving can be effected to mitigate in a
measure the prevailing scarcity of money, at
P. WALLACH's, corner Az st. and Pa. ave.
He offers this opportunity to the public by
selling the best articles OF clothing that can be
obtained, at from Is to 20 per cent. cheaper than
any other house.
Don't fal TO gire me a cal.
p. WALLACE,
81 Penn. avenue, corner Az 81
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-25
THE SUNKEV DRY DOCKS.

Cause Of the Sinising-Process Of Raising.
WOrkmen are busy, under the direction Of Mr..
Mason and other officers OF the Dry Dock Company,
trying to raise the two sunken DOCKS one OF which
Is at the foot Of Clinton street and the other at the
pier between Pike and Rutgers streets.
About two weeks ago last Friday they attempted
to take section Of the dock at Clinton street out
In the evening; while doing a truss or scarf Is
supposed TO have given Out. They took ont three
sections to haul them round previous TO floating In
a vessel. This was about twelve ut niQht. At three
IN the morning some OF the blocks tripped and
stove hole In the bottom of the tank or OF one OF
the sections, and 10 this attributed fact oil the
dock sinking.
At the other dry dock, between Rutgers and Pike
streets, which II twenty seven by eighty feet spar
Is supposed to have 1oaed under and punched
hole IN the bottom or one OF the secuIODs, having
been violently propelled against 1t by the action OF
the toe, winch at tnat point Is very strong. on
Tuesday last the section sank, despite all efforts to
prevent II, when the men were engaged In lowering
IT 10 take IN propeller. The diver Captain Scott
discovered place where the water bubbles In, ana
from this they believe, comes all the trouble.
For the purpose OF raising the section number OF
heavy logs and CHAINS and four junkers-OOking
like canal boats-belongng to the Delaware and
ers VIII be hlled with water, and then the junkers
and dock will be pumped out In addition to the
quantity OF water constantly running In through
the holes they have also to contend with the great
suctO power OF the mud In which the dock is part.
ly imbed1ed II II confidently expected that the
docks will be raised by Wednesday, and VIII then
be speedily repaired.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-25

Samuel Cohen, whose clothing store at 800 and 4ol
Fulton street was damaged by ire on Sunday night
estimates his loss at $4,000 He Is insured IN the
following companies-Fulton, $3.50; Fireman's
Fund, OF San Francisco, 81, 1907 Phoenix Insurance
making $4,000.
Inc residence OF James McGovern, In walcott
street, near RICHARD, was set on fire on Sunday
INC names were extnRuished. Insured Tor 81, 400 Ia
the Citizens' insurance Company
IRE broke out AZ half-past eleven O'Clock on
sunday night In tue residence OF william Duggan.
20 van buren street. Is supposed TO nave orlgl-
insured Tor $1,000 Ia the Hanover Insurance Com.
pany.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-25
FUNERAL OF PROF BERG IN NEW BRUNSWICK

The funeral OF Rev. Professor J. +. Berg DID,. OF
the New Brunswick a. j. Theological Seminary,
took place In that city on sunday last Short and
impressive services were held at the house and nj
the conclusion the procession moved to the First
reformed church, wnere the public services took
place. DR.. Campbell preached. Drs. Taylor Steele,
Todd and Van Cleef and all the college faculty were
In attendance. The body was taken to Philadelphia.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-25
The Rowdy Element in south Brooklyn.

Two or three OF the South Brooklyn rowdies were
sentenced by Justice Delmar the Penitentary last
week, yet this does not appear to he a warning to
those VINO are still ut large. Onicer Roach of the
Third precinct, attempted TO arrest Thomas ManO-
ney for dsorderiy conduct at late hour on Sunday
night at the corner OF Union ana Van Brunt Streets
when MahOneys friends assaulted him and rescued
his prisoner The officer called for assistance, when
officers Porter. Maloney ana Shields came UP, and
after severe nght arrested Mahoney, Thomas Little
sWer.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-25
DEATH OF CAPTAIN DoBBINs OF TRENTON.

Captain John Dobbns, who accidentally shot him.
sell on Thursday evening last, died In Trenton on
Sunday morning. From the first the medical men
had no hope that Dobbns would recover North.
cation set IN and death came rapidly. A lew min
ntes before his death he said ne elt WELL and re-
Quested 10 be allowed 10 get mp aud walk. Then
the death struggle seized him and all
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-25
shooting n Marine.

Between four and i've O'Clock yesterday morning
one OF the marines endeavored to effect his escape
from Governors Island by swimming across TO the
Atlantic dock. He had got about half way across
when the guard discovered him and discharged his
musket at aim. lie fired twice and one o the
shots TOOK effect. The wounded man was picked
up by u tugboat and taken back TO the Island.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-25
IfIiCit Wiriskev.

Abraham NOdine who Is accused OF being en-
gagged In the manufacture OF Illicit whskey In the
Fifth ward, was rather surprised by the sudden .p-
pearance OF three deputy marshals at his house. IN
Bridge street, AT six O'Clock Yesterday morning lie
quietly surrendered and was taken TO the ONCE OF
the Marshal, IN Montague street, where he was held
TO answer In default OF IS, 900 ball.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-25
BROOKLYN AFFAIRS.
Another En- ~ Of Governor Hoama

Another En- ~ Of Governor Hoffman.
Yesterday morning officer Rogers Of the Tenth
precinct, discovered excited crowd at the corner
OF Carroll street and Third avenue. and found they
had Teen attracted by some stuffed clothing which
mad been suspended to the police telegraph wires as
an eiiigy OF Governor Hoffman card was attached
to the OBJECT with the MISUNDERSTANDING Hoir-
man, died July IL, 1s7l.u
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-25
THE CAMDEN AND AMBOY LEASE.

The argument to make the injunction absolute
against the lease OF the Camden and Amboy Rail-
ROAD will commence to-day before Chancellor 70
rlaKle. ut Trenton
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-11-02

the Chinese, including one child,
beating and nangling them all most
fearfully, and then shot dead two
men and one woman. The China
men who shot the officer was ar
rested and turned over to the au-
thorities. The dispatch adds: "Only
four of the rioters were arrested.
From fourteen to thirty thousand
dollars in money, all the valuables
belonging to the Chinese, were car
ried off by the mob. Even those ar
rested were robbed on their way to
Jail" The old Vigilance Committee
has reorganiZed. If there is any
power in the law in California it
should be most peremptori!y exerted
to punish such diabolical outrages
and prevent their occurrence here
after.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-11-02
1><>@~@ = &va

structiOn; and in year or two more
we may eqpect to see the iron horse
passing up and down the Solomon
Valley. Land is yet comparatively
cheap in this County, and some is
yet open to the provisions Of the
Homestead Law; but the country is
rapidly filling up, and vacant land
becoming scarce.
Yours Respectfully,
w. f.. ROSE.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-11-02
Outrage In california.

A horrible outage was perpetrated
in California last week, OF which the
particulars received up to this writ
in are briefly these:-Some Chinese
at Los Angeles got into a quarrel
among themselves, and shot one OF
their number. An officer, whose
name is variously reported ~ Bill
derain or Huderam, attempted to
arrest the offender, when one Of the
Cinnamon shot him in the shoulder.
Thereupon mob Of Irishmen, ma
tiyes. and others.of the dregs OF soci-
ety. made a raid on the whole Chi
nese quarter, and hanged sixteen q