Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-03-20
Loo AL NEWS.

WEDNESDAY. March 70, 1872.
LOCAL NE VS..
Amusements. &c, To-nixht.
National TAeGter.-John E. Owens As ''Caleb
Plummer."
odd FsIO'Os' HaH-MacEvoy,s new Hiberni-
E-Stred Baptis; CAarch.-Scenery of the Yose-
mite Valley, and lecture by j. w. Hutchings.
Condensed Locals.
Sergeant Pool, OF the 2d precinct, found
dead infant on Meridian Hill yesterday after
noon, and notified the coroner.
The statement that Harry Berthrong Is to
play with the Olympies the coming season is in
correct HE has, We hear, severed his connec-
ton with all base ball organizations.
We ask nothing for yials, madam, !" was the
eonsoling remark of a high toned apotbecsry
he passed into her hand a dCcoctIOn that cost
4130.
A colored oy sherman called at No. % street
northwest, the other day, and the lady of the
house desiring to purchase some oysters, gave
him a five dollar bill. which he took around the
corner to get CHI lnge d. He hasn't yet returned.
ORR MANUFACTURING INTEREsrs-Messrs
faton and Carroll were the only m embers of
the joint legislative committee on manufactures
present at the meeting called for last night.
Gen. ChipmsD, District delegate in Congress,
and M. X. NJ Hall were present on invitation
OF the committee, and gave their views on the
develo6 nent OF the resources OF the District in
An informal wsy. Gen. Chapman sid general
Ignorance existed in regard to the water power
OF the District, and he hoped the committee
would make q comprehensive report on the SUBJ
ject. He referred to the appointment of the
board of survey, who were charged by Congress
with preparing plan for the improvement of
the harbOr, which would be followed up with
bill making an appropriation. He spoke of the
great progrts - made here in ten years, and said
the population had increased far beyond the de-
msnd OF the government for additional en-
ployes at the capital. He was hopeful OF the
Failure OF Washington as a great center, and be-
heved that southern products on their way to
the north should be arrested here, and made to
" ant In regard to the capacities of Washington
are facts, and these the committee should fur
nlsh. No man llinvest his capital here unless
Col. Eaton remarked that he had gathered
mass Of material in regard to manufacturing in
the District All manufactures started in a
capital OF the District was but
in $50 it was SO 900 900, which shows
q gratifying increase.
Mr.. r. n. Hall said that there were other
things about the District which made IL
for the establishment of manufactures
besides the water power. He referred to the
euch as iron. coal, wood, slate, soapstone and
clay, all of which could be readily used in the
interests.
After some further informal talk, the commit
tee &C jOurned.
AFRAID OF THE "NIGHT DoCToRs.--Last
night tGuaa OF officers OF the LIST precinct were
diree.ed to make a circuit of South Washington
IN citizens dress, the object being to lay In wait
Tor an organized gang Of chicken thieves which
infests that portion of the city. About O'Clock
this morning, when the patrol were in the
colored men were observed coming along. and
they might be some OF the party want
ed, the officers stepped into retired spot within
they came along one of them stepped up and
tapping one OF the cOlored men on the shoulder
re marked, How are you George?" The one
addressed stopped and replied that hisname was
me feel your pulse" At this moment one of the
nicer 8 companions stepping up said, .'Feel of
ms ribs, doctor, and see II he's fat" The fell
low gave a most dismal howl and bound at the
: me instant, leaping ten feet, and both he and
bis companion started of in the direction of the
Navy Yard at 80 pace, halloing as they went,
OF The men was subsequently, discovered by
Lieut.. Apstn's men on Capitol Hill trying to
make his way forcibly into a shanty to hide him
elf from pursuit.
THE EMANCIPATION ANNIvERsARY CELE-
BRATIoN.-Extensive preparations are now in
progress looking TO the celebration Of the ensuing
of emancipation in this District on
the 10th Of April. 1t has been the practice to
celebrate this event here ever since its consum-
nation, and great interest is usually taken i'm il
by those who were benefiaed by it. The various
military and civic associations among our colored
citizens are expected to participate in the cele-
bration on the 10th proximo. Committees are
At work In the several legislative districts of the
District OF Columbia and IN Maryland making
The needful preparations to insure success.
hese committt es are expected to meet in Joint
session on Monday evening, the 25th inst. at
u MON League Hall, when a general report of
me progress made and the future action Of the
committee will be developed.
SAVAGE ASSAULT ON A PoLIcBMAN-About
Two CLOCK this morning, as Officer Boyle, Of
the fifth precinct. was in the neighborhood of
pennsylvania avenue and 14th street he OBJ
served some one near Sullivan's restaurant,
approached him, when the fellow dealt BOYLE a
blow on the head with a billy or slungshot,
knocking him down, and when he ATTEMPTED to
raise himself he received another blow across
the hand He succeeded in recovering himself
and gave chase after his asszilant who put out
down street in the direction Of the canal the
omeer hring three shots at him. After the third
shot the fellow returned the compliment BY a
shot in return. The officer regrets that he
missed, as he has no doubt this was one of the
gang OF house breakers who infest this city.
MUsIcAL.-Last evening a committee from
the S@I gerbund, consisting OF Messrs. Hart,
Wa decker, and Geble, waited upon the Choral
Society. at their hall and solicited their CO OPP
GRAFTON In a grand concert to be given in this
city In honor OF Franz Abt, the celebrated Ger
man composer, who proposes a visit to this
country In Nay next. The ChOrals decided to
join the other societies in this mark of respect TO
nm those beautiful compositions they have so
frequently sung. anu app coM mltse OF
three to cooperate and arrange 10. .ne Soncer'.
As the works CT this eminent author are So well
known, his appearance here in concert as di-
rector of societies who will sing his own music,
viii, no doubt, be greetedby large audience.
TIE BOARD OF HEALTH last night adopted
the report of DIR. Bliss, from the sanitary COM
mittee, in favor Of the establishment of two
pounds for the cities of Washington and George
town. The estimated cost of the buildings is
$3.50 each. A motion was then agreed to CIV
ing the sanitary committee power to erect two
pounds, the cost not to exceed $3.50 each. The
report of the inspector general was submitted,
complaining OF defective sewers in different
portions OF Washington and Georgetown. The
matter was referred to the Board Of Public
Works for investigation.
TIE WoMEN's CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
held their quarterly meeting yesterday, at the
Home, in Judiciary Square. The quarterly re-
port of the secretary was read, showing that
there are now at the Home, receiving aid, fifty
tvo persons, twerty-four OF whom are adults;
admitted since January I. twenty; seamstresses
furnished with employ ment, ten, and four who
come regularly TO mend canvas mail bags for
Post Office Department The officers OF the
Home are Mrs. T.. T.. Nelson, general matron:
Mrs u. ID. Clark. general secretary, and Mrs