Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-08-21

1th stree no mention had been made in the
the late cOrpor&aus submitted to them of the
that street with wooot> because by an act of
work had been entered into np decided TO pave
eminent came into power. act for the
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The License Laws
Conference 81 AsTchGats tcin tie Committee of IN.
House Of Delegates.
xka,I number ,1 no, OF merchants and others, among
boteier; Geo. w. Cochran, Jas l.. Barbour. r
L. Cropley, +. Heyer and Louis Schsde, had 4
GGonierence on Saturday with Messrs. Madison
DAVIS, John d Murray and George Burgess ol
the Committee on Laws and the Judiciary of The
mouse OF Delegates, in relation TO the bill now
peiGre the House imposing licenses on trades
business, professions, &c. The object of the
oeegatlon was to present to the committee their
obJeeuons tosome sections Of the bin which they
81 tf gu pressed unfayorably on some inter
ests, 10 ask protection against competition by
hon-residents, to suggest that all who derive
revenue rom their occupations shall nav IL
ulate the assessment I rs, M Dasms and 70 reg
not exceed So, or at most So 50 per annup
The bill provided for an Assessment OF ffty
cents on each barrel of beer or forty gallons
manufactured in the District and was o5nosed
BY Mr.. Schade. The delegation supported
MI. SehadeAs views, and the committee agreed
Tbe f hin nqHnd fhe omission Of the SECTION
OF capital, cash or credit, Invested in business
extensive OF the manufacture of fermepted
hquor or dsuIsd spirits The delegation strong
urged that the license should not exceed SIS
ior any amount The section regulating the
licensing OF nonresident dealers drew farfl, on;,
IONS rom all the delegation, who were unani-
moNs as 10 the necessity for making il large
HE general opinion was that IL should be s5ssO
ana That there should be a stringent clause i'm.
Ssing penalties for any violation of the law.
Inc license proposed to be charged ON street
cars, insurance agents, junk shops, &C. were All
considered, and the suggestions Of the DELEGATION
on each noted by the Committee 1t WAS Urged
onthe committee that physicians, dentists, bar
bers, bath-hOuse keepers, owners of soda-foun-
talns, (outside OF drug stores } autioneers Occu-
Pylng one or more stands, and other persons who
derive an income from their occupations, sould
contribute toward the expense OF the District
government, as well as the merchants who trans
act their business IN stores or warehouses
The BALTIMORE SCHUETzkN FEsr-DSpnr-
taTe 81 the Washington ScAset<en--The Wash
mgton sehuetzen Serein, Mr.. S. Wolf president,
seventy-hve IN number, accompanied by the
Marine Band, left here for Baltimore this morn
ing TO attend the grand festival which com
menees to-day in that city. They carried with
them a solid gold medal in the form of the iron
cross of Germany with figure of Germania in
the center, surrounded with an ornamented
wreath with diamond bow. On the reverse side
IS engraved W. >. B. TO b. s. B., August2f 1871
This will be presented to the Baltimore Schuet-
zen The Washington Schuetzen will present a
drinking horn, heavily mounted W tn sterling
com silver and beautifully chased, to the society
which receives the highest number of votes
during the festival to be held in Washinpton
from August Is TO the 3lst, inclusive. Governor
H. ID. Cooke has presented the first nrizA Ss9 in
gold, 10 be awarded at the wasbington fest
Delegations of the Schuetzen yerein Germania
ana the Georgetown Schuetzen ACCOMPANIED
a ane ". ,. ", and the procession from Hughes,
under Sergeant 5. b. Clements.
MILITARY NEws.-At meeting of the officers
OF the National Guard, list Regiment Col j.
A Magruder in the chair, held on SATURDAY.
evening last, the following field and staff officers
were elected:-Lieut- Colonel, s. s. Smoot:
Major, Wm. ii. Dickson; Surgeon A Transue.
Assistant Surgeon, 4. J.. Miller. The regiment
rs now thoroughly organized, and a generous
rivalry exists in the drin among the Ecers, who
are all energetic and experienced Young men
Company c, Washington Light Infantry.
Capt Luttren, make their first dress parade this
afternoon
james Waugh has been elected first lieutenant
OF Company ID, Washington Light Infantry
battalion.
The various military organizations are ex-
pected to make their first annual parade on the
Eth OF September, when they win be reviewed
by the eommander-in-ehiefo Of the militia.
A DRAWN GAME OF "DRAw Poxxnp
The Police Take a HaRd--Late on SATURDAY.
night, Officers Larrabee, Kinner and DOYLE
made a descent on an old building between ID
and r and 9Th and 10th streets southwest where
disorderly gatherings have been common of late,
and arrested six able-bodied colored men, who
were engaged at the interesting game OF draw
poker. The men managed to put their frac-
tonal currency away, but the officers secured
the cards. One of the men made break through
a window, taking sash and all with him, and
mace his escape, but was afterwards captured
by Ofheer Peaster, on 18th near Water street
al were lodged IN the first precinct station
house. Frequent complaints have been made of
this and other houses OF like character in that
section OF the city, and the officers intend to
p'saA taem all up, if il takes ,se entire force.
THE VERY NEWEST pEsIGNs in jewelry are
those composed Of real and imitation tortoise
she'll and the ladies' are very partial 10 IL, as it
suits all the varied customers and is always gem
teel and respectable The opera and chatelaine
chains, with lockets and hooped earrings and
brooches are very beautiful, and a complete as
sortment can at all times be found at Mr..
Prigg's store, No. 457 Pennsylvania avenue. Mr..
Prigg has also full line of jet, rubber, and
orOide sets, and the best collection OF studs and
sleeve buttons 20 be found in Washington. He
makes a speciality Of French gilt jewelry in fun
sets, and chain bracelets, and has 50 many now
elites that al tastes are sure to be gratihed at
his famous establishment. He receives fresh
good from New York every day, and ladies' and
gentlemen who desire 10 purchase presents fog
their TRENDS should not fail to give him call.
THE BOARD OF HEALTH met or SATURDAY
evening. Several communications complaining
of nuisances we're referred, and the question of
vital statistics was discussed. The application
of James y. Callsn for the position OF Inspector
istter from Mr. " WSt1eIi ~ ce on nis
was received, complaining of the pound master
uespassing on his premises and taking a horse,
TO HIM Of 81. The money was ordered BY the
board to be returned. The Georgetown powder
magazine was ordered 70 be removed
CAMP MEETINGs-a camp meeting. con-
tucted under the auspices OF the Washington
Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
teoiored,) Is in progress at a grove about two
miles from Annapolis Junction, and the atten-
dance there yesterday was very large.
The annual camp meeting for Ellicott City
Station, Methodist Episcopal Church, will con-
yene al Burgess woods one mile from the DEPOT
on Thursday, August 9th. and continue until
September 1st- Rev. W. NJ. Osborne win have
charge of the meeting, and will be assisted by
ministers from Baltimore and Washington and
surrounding country.
HOME FOR FALLEN woxES-House No 2f3
1efh street, hitherto known as a house of i'll
fame, has been offered by the proprietor, Annie
Wilson. n home for women OF bad character
who desire 20 reform and learn some useful pur-
suit A number Of girls are preparing 70 enter
this home, where they win be taught useful arts
and prepared a. rapidly Is possible for self-sup-
port.
SHILLIxoToS sends Us the Adasfie Nonf1Iy,
Scr1bReT's AoEthly. Our Young FoLks and Otirer
Optics 1a9d-fae all for September. from the
National News Company we have Osirey Optics
Adgozine for September and Harper's Bd-ar for
September 2, from C. c. Pursen we have