Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-10-07


manent incarceration in a mad house of the first
Tespectability Probably she would soon have
been raving maniac. Now is there no way Of
stopping such outrageous acts Who is safe III
any two physicians can shut a person up in a
mad house If il suits their pleasure profit?
HAL.
The BOARD OF HEALTH met last evening
DIR. Verdi stated that he had received from Col
BerTet, of the Board of Directors of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Canal Company, a eOmmunica-
Ton saying that a meeting of the company would
soon be held at Frederick, Md, to take action
on the subject of digging out or filing up that
portion OF the canal in Washington complained
Of A communication from Mr.. j. Sayles
Brown. asking the board TO resclnd their action
forbidding the erection of stables within fifty
feet of any dwelling, was received and placed on
hle- Also, similar CON munication from A. NJ.
Clapp. The inspector general spoke of the du-
ties of the pOundmaster, and complained that
he had exceeded his authority by taking cattle
found beyond the city limits. Mr.. Marbury also
thought the poundmaster had exceeded his
proper authority, and some notice should now be
taken by the board, as frequent complaints had
been made. After discussion the matter was
dropped The resolution of last meeting abol-
lshing the office of inspector Of live stock was
reconsideTed and the subject was indefinitely
postponed The inspector general was instruc-
ted TO investigate charges made against the in
spector of live stock and the board adjourned.
The STILES DIVORCE CASE AGAIN-t was
decreed by the Boston Court in the case of the
contest of the custody of the children OF Lieut.
Stiles recently divorced from his wife by the
court here that the mother of the children shall
give bonds in the sum Of 81 900 for the faithful
performance of the decree, by which IL il order
ed that the children are to remain with the re-
mother, the same being made solely out of con-
sideratlOn for the present welfare OF said chill
drtn; and, in consideration of the fact that the
Pet,noner II at present an officer of the army,
and stationed at distant post The petitioner
has the right TO correspond with the children,
and the respondent is TO inform him as often as
he may require in regard to the health, condi-
non, and all matters concerning them, that as a
father he should know. IL il also decreed that
The petitioner shall at any time have the right
70 VISIT the children, or to apply for any modid-
cation or change OF this order.
Mr.. MATHEWS appeared at the National last
night as I" Mr.. Twlggleton,' in the comedy of
in Sheridan's drama OF " The Critic :, in both
characters fully sustaining his reputation as a
great comedian. Tonight he is announced TO
:" The Critic" and (" Robert Macaire" Mr..
Mathews quiet and finished style of acting is
ALREADY properly appreciated by the better class
OF our theater-goers, and many who at first were
not particularly progressed in his favor are
now most pronounced in their commentator OF
ms excellence a. an actor.
The BOARD of Commissioners OF Public
Schools in the county organized yesterday by the
election of j. c. Lewis as president; and the
following standing committees were announced:
".
School Building-Messrs Harry, Cook and
Bless. Text superintendent Davis
Messrs- Coz, Cook and Miller. Rules-Messrs'
bloss and Barr. Supplies-Messrs- Bloss Barr
and Harry. lnsurance-Messrs. LEWIS Rios
and Harry. Mr.. BloSs submitted a letter from
the superintendent defining his duties, which
PAPER was adopted as the Instructions of the
THE WONDERFUL MoRLACcHI, acknow lodged
70 be the greatest danseuse on the stage, makes
her appearance before the public OF Washington
at Walls Opera House ON MONDAY evening NEXT.
The event Is one that viii be pleasurably antici-
pated by our amusement lovers who have so Of
ten read OF her wonderful terpSichOrean per-
fOrmances IN Europe, and in our large eastern
cities. She will be assisted the famous Ma
Jiton troupe OF grOtesqUe dancers, and the entire
dramatic company Of Ford's Holiday steeet
fheater, Baltimore. The combination is a very
strong and excellent one in every respect and
VIII without doubt draw immensely.
The TWELFTH DISTRICT Republican Club
Organized last night by electing the following
officers: President. j. T. h. Plant vice presi-
dent, Dr, +. Lockwood: secretary. William Hell
mick treasurer, Michael Duffy. The following
were appointed committee on the registration
of voters: MeSsrs. John Brown. W. F. Harrison,
.James ). Woods, Richard Butler. John Simp-
accepted 10 give cordial support to the action of
the Board Of Public Works, and 70 support for
once none but true republicans.
BIDS were opened at the NAVY DEPARTMENT
to-day, 10 furnish the Department vith 200 tons
OF coal and 100 cords of oak wood. Tn, v were as
follows :-Mayheld and HeiStOn, ~ .9s for coal
s6s9 for wood; Chas. Il. YOder. ss.O4 for coal,
y for wood; Chas- III. Bliss, - 40 for wood j.
h Gresham 40 - for wood; j. T.. Miller, ~ &c
Tor coal, $3.50 Tor wood Geo. Bogus, 81 .Si for
COAL - 10 for wood. The contract will be
awarded next week.
REGTsTRATIoS.-The Board of Registration
was IN session In the Sd legislative district West
GeorgetOvn, yesterday. During the day there
were 5S5 voters registered-4g7 white and l2s
colored- Last years registration in that district
footed up $50 whites and 2ll colored.
BALTIMORE AND PoToMAC RAILRoAp-The
rails on the Baltimore and Potomac railroad are
laid from the Patapsso river TO a point about six
miles east OF Washington. A gravel train is fol-
lowing the construction train TO ballast the track
win gravel The track Is very substantial.
FROM ID. A. Brosnan, s26 g street we have
the Young Catholic for October, and pamphlet
containing an account OF 1.-The Grand dfmon
stTsuon In Baltimore and Washington In honor
OF the 18th anniversary of the election OF pins
TX to the chair Of Sc. Peter.
NoNKi-The regular meeting OF the Citizens
Anti improvement Loan Association was called
for last night, but up to s30oclock not one OF the
citizens interested appeared at the meeting
room. and the lights were put out. So endeth
the campaign against progress.
FINE Alaska diamonds rings, cluster and soli-