Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-04-26
Condensed Locals.

monthly auction sale in New York. Why is it
that our retailers do not s'come down?'--they
make their patrons do IL.
The members of the marine band are to re-
ceive new instruments in order that they may
make creditable appearance at the Boston
peace jubilee.
Hon. James Black, the presidential candidate
OF the prohibitionists, who arrived in this city
Yesterday, delivered an address before the Dash
away temperance society last evening.
About twenty young men were arrested on
Sunday in Philadelphia for corner lOunging.
They were placed under bonds to keep the
peace Let our police authorities go and do
likewise.
Edward Parker. well known in this city, died
in Annapolis, Md, on Tuesday of pneumonia
He was at one time ball-player of considera-
be note, and was for several seasons connected
with the National.
exam nation OF the graduating class last night
The class members are 81, who will graduate on
May p. when Senator Wright, of Iowa, will de-
The 18th district workingmens' club met last
night at Columbian law building, when thirty
new mt MIXERS were admitted, and a resolution
vas adopted that the Board of Public Works be
requ, sted to allow every laborer fifteen days
notice before dschsrging him.
The executive committee of the radical re-
publican club held meeting last night, II. A.
Hall in the chair, and committee OF one from
each district was appointed to obtain subscrip-
tions from those desiring to join the club. A
resolution was adopted providing for the ap-
IOintment OF a Subcommittee OF the executive
committee, TO consist OF eleven members, to pre-
pare business LOT the WnOIe committee.
The 18th district republican club met last
night, Col. Il. Lubey, president, in the chair,
and adopted constitution and bylaws. Reso-
buttons were adopted to present the name Of Mr.
for portion of the contracts i'm the District. and
asking the board to resume work as soon as
practicable in the 18th district, and appoint p.
Ii. DOwell as superintendent.
meeting OF Germans was held last night at
GeDhaTdts restaurant, on y street, at which
MIR. Henry like, president OF the German re-
Iuhllf4n m a m ia Of
the Cincinnati convention and the liberal repub-
hcan movement. After he had concluded his
remarks and left the hall. another meeting was
organized, with Mr.. Jordan in the chair when
several speeches were made indOrsng President
Grants administration.
THE FIRE-ALAFM TELEGRAPH EXTENSION
Without desiring 10 take any part in the ques-
ton as 10 what style of fire-alarm boxes shall be
used in the extension of the system to George
foWn-that matter Is in capable hands-we deem
" but fair to both the contestng bidders and to
the gentle who have to decide between
them, that the public should be correctly in
formed as 10 the history of the case. The legis-
lative asSe emily passed a bill appropriating
S2ct0 for the extension of the fire. alarm tele-
gssPh to Georgsf eS the work to be done nm
That bill did not authorize s'the fire commits
sioners to select the instrument" as stated in a
morning paper; but the Board of Public Works
did refer the bids for the work leach % OOO) to
the Board of Fire Commissioners for their re-
commendation. At a special meeting they ex-
by vote of four TO two Gas announced by the
PRESIDENT of the board) to recommend the box
OF the Washington company. One commissioner
aeeined 70 vote; 1t Is now stated that his vote
was subsequently recorded in the affirmative
AT the succeeding meeting of the board, how
ever, this member explained by saving that he
had promised TO vote in favor of the Washing
ton box, but on examining the working of the
two was so thoroughly convinced OF the great
superiority of the other system that he was sat
thed he had been too hasty in pledging him
self.
ARREST ON TIE CHARGE OF DEFALCATIoN.-
This morning, Mr.. ID. f.. Davenport. a we'll
Known contractor here, was arrested by
Baiif ONeal, on a requisition OF Gov
error Brown, of Tennessee, on the charge of
being defaulter in the amount of 80 900 as
receiver OF the McMinyille and Manchester
railroad. He was taken before Judge Cartier
and gave bail Tor hearing tomorrow. Mr.. ID.
Bundy rs his counsel, and states that he wishes
a full investigation. and is prepared to prove
that, 30 far from his being defanlter, the rail-
road IS indebted TO him in a much larger amount
than he is charged with embezzling. Mr.. ID.
was the receiver OF the Winchester and Alabama
road at the same time, and was charged with
road, but on hearing it was found that the road
Was indebted to him for a small amount for
which he obtained Judgment.
CENTENNIAL LOPEZ, No. IA, F. A. A. NJ
paid frateTnal visit TO Washington Lodge No
IL Alexandria, Va, last night, by invitation of
dens 81. p Clark and w. ID. Stewart. The Alex
andria brethren were at the wharf, foot of King
stIeet, when the beat arrived, and escorted the
visitors TO the hall Of Andrew jackson Lodge
on Fairfax street, where the Washington Lodge
has held their meetings since the destruction OF
the old lodge room by fire. After witnessing
the skill Of the brethren of that citv. ali were
invited to Germania Hall, on the same street,
TO psrtake Of collation., and a pleasant time
vas enjoyed until the signal for return was
given. Washington Lodge Is one of the Oldest
IN the Virginia jurisdiction, and among its mem
hers are many Of the most respectable men of
That city. The MasORs there are about to COM
nence the building OF new hah.
THE BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC RAILROAD.
IN Virginia avenue, and are now LAYING an adj
Gitional track through the tunnel near the NAVY
nar l. They have completed a turn-table on
corner Of 9th street and Virginia avenue and
are now at work on the engine house. In all
IweIve engines have been ordered, five of which
are now on the road with the construction and
ffASei trains, and now the track Is being BAL
faeted and surfaced at the rate of three miles
miles miles Per week. No time has not vet been de-
termined when the road will 60 into full opera
ton; but II Is thought that the first of june will
rec uains regularly arriving and departing.
WALT WHITMAN, tie good gray poet. desires
70 obtain peeuniary assistance '!for a man of
genus, whose name, twenty and thirty years
aeo, was one OF the bright stars in the lecturiDg
literary, dramatic and poetic ORNAMENTS OF
Amerlea and Europe-now, at the age of 10
sushde q, without a dollar, lingering, disabled
ey injuries, and down with Obstinate lopp-pro-
Haeted ailments, starving, slowly dying in this
CITY," Mr.. Whitman will. personally or by let
yer, give any infor nation that may be required
IN regard TO the matter.
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r l. BARNCHs GREAT SHOW, which ia
coming 10 this city shortly, has had an immense
success IN philadelphia, and Notwithstanding
the largest pavilion Is a third larger than anv
ever before erected, they we're obliged to turn
away many persons every afternoon and even
mg Tor want OF room. The Philadeiphia paners
All give Barnun the credit OF having by far the
largest and best show that ever travelled Onr
readers, IN order to be sure to have pIenty Of
loom and time TO examine all the curiosifias
tons. e~nio-
THE Central Irish Republican Association
met al Wills Hall last night, Mr.. Jas ReynoIds
Sresiding, and Mr.. c. Y. Langtree secretarv,
n. Donegan, president, Jas. REYNOLDS. vice
PRESIDENT, and q. Y. Langtree, secretary, re.
sgned tneir respective positions, and Mr. j. ID.
DConneu Was unanimously elected president.
MI; Y. Y. Langtree vice president and n. u
rAlen secretary. Addresses were made nv
non. Henry OConDer, of Iowa, Mr. Scanlon.
edtor Of the Irish Republic, and Mr. A. p. Sui
ivan, of the Santa Fe Post.
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