Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-11-08

day. Thee were but few horses in use ON the
streets, anu baggage was generally transferred
Dy hanu eNpIess carts, on teams and wheel bar
rows. Many persons intending to depart on
iaIroad trains engaged men TO "tOte'' their
trunks to the depot on their shoulders. Owing
10 the absence Of horses, one of the steam rolf
ers used IN street improvements was EMPLOYED
10 day 10 pull wagons loaded with stone and
sand, and worked very satisfactorily.
II may be remarked a fortunate circum-
stance that no fires have broken out since the
appearance OF the epidemic.
Transfers OF Real ESTATE.
The following transfers of real estate have
been filed since our last report. in the Office of
tie Recorder OF Deeds:
November B h. Hill to p. McCauiey, lot Z,
Ix9usTs go eseo; Laura N. Eewcomt ct al. 70 J.
70 r. T. Patterson. part Is, square $50, g.; j. f.
stlnchceinb g. James Sheridan. parts 81 and 81,
tyas 10 s'5sh H.I p.i
s. s9rare l42, sSes; James Lynch to w: b. Todd,
Newton 70 .an,O; part ia, do, s6so: j. B. Ward to
s. square and sub. 10, square lO4, 81, $50; d
MaI1sT s ,E A. Lsws9n, sub S. square SOS, 81 90.
yJsrt ssusTs ssi. ssU; j; S, Lively 70 David A,
End Fsnfsl trustees TO Hsmmersley, parts a;
T sfS 'Hnsfbf E s shs5Se msFsh e,
s9garss GO, Slo5; T Patterson to Thomas Cess,
Nc fo7sm6gr 2.Atn.T ,. kelIy to l. X, Brown,
ME! paI T Wilson. - and IT. :f S s
s-iN "; Bean ct al TO n ;Kn9witon, part lot
Firgi s.thodist Protestant church, lot 10, square
,Fs' 10 ard Fart lot 10 SQUARE SO 8; J. n. Dun
ds = wHsEdF%sT6 ct lG a. to a2d f.
Mct o>keJ ct 81 subs 2S to 40, square 1876, 81
t,u.tees, sub 9, square .ouih Of 1859 $50. ". a.
ard, 81, trustee TO Given Jones' trusteea all of
X Pi i 81 lot of T. s d T. So d = o9 6d to
eorsn 8" = sDowdeR, lots 45 aud 8, and part LOTT,
slLaie 90 cE'4-S, Cathetine COombs ct al 10 q. W.
hing, lot IA, square coz eco
The ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING OF MR. ALFRED
NEWl EAR, OF THIS CITY.-Mr. Alfred New
year, formerly OF this city. whose death notice
was Printed in yesterdays STAR, was accident
ally killed Oh the 9Th inst, while hunting with
three friends, about eight miles from Manches.
Ter, Va. According to the Richmond Dispatch
OF the 9TH inst, Mr.. Newyear had taken seat
to eat dinner, and had occasion to get mp for
some purpose, and while doing so, his gun,
which was lying near at hand, was accidentally
discharged, the whole load taking effect in his
stomach. He was at once taken to a neighbOr-
ing mouse, but after lingering In great pain for
two hours expired. He was stOnecutter, and
employed al the quarry on the south side of the
Games river, near Richmond. His mother in
this city was telegraphed the announce
ment of the unfortunate accident. The re-
mains OF young Newyear have been brought to
this city for interment, and the funeral takes
wage morrow from the residence OF his pa
rents, on New Hampshire avenue, between II
aud streets.
CAIrET SHAKING-A Warn 'nq-Ed. STAR
In the case mentioned in your police court re-
ports a few days since, which was brought
before Judge Smell on a warrant against a col
ored man named Solomon Bell, residing ia
Washing ton street, between 4th and 5th Garnet
shaker and Whitewater, 1t appeared under oath
that Bell got three carpets to shake and returned
but two. He said he had lett one by mistake
with lady, at another house, whose carpets he
Was shaking at the same time, and promised to
get II and bring it to the owner. He was then
paid his price Tor shaking the three. but failing
Tor month to bring back the carpet a warrant
was issued for his arrest, and he was brought
as stated, before Judge Smell, but the Judge
gave II as his opinion that there was TO law TO
unlsh Kim criminally; the only recourse was a
evil action for breach OF trust. The party Is
not worth cent, and there is no remedy. This
VIII be warning to housekeepers.
1HANKsGIvIrG DINNER FOR THE NRwsRoys
AND BocTBLACKs.-Tne Young Mems Chris
tan Association propose that the newsboys and
bOotblacks OF our city shall have special cause
LOT }hanksgiyIng. In having first-class dinner
OIL OF fare will embrace soups, turkey, cold
tor que, cranberry sauce, potatoes, tomatoes
nam sandwiches, crackers and cheese, and .
dessert OF pies and coffee. In the evening a
special entertainment for their benefit will be
given, at which Vice President COfax has been
invited TO be present and address them. The
evening will be given up TO singing, tableaux,
stereopticon exhibitions and fun generally Ali
cit Zens desiring to help in this good work by
making contributions of ediblesor money should
n AXE their intentions known as soon as possible
to officers Of the association.
NOVEL CASE DEoIpED-Sut fer a Ply
siciCn's fse.-On Tuesday last the case of DR.
Z. Z. Cox, president of the board of health
against Col. 5. W. owen, to recover a fee of IS
Tor professional services, came up for a hearing
before Justice Plant. From the evidence II
appeared that some six months ago q little
daughter of Col owen was injured by a fall
and Drs. Verdi and Bliss were called In to attend
her. pTI Nerdi was accompanied on one OF his
calls by DIR. Cox, but the latter, IL is alleged
was not summoned by Col. Owen. DIR. Cox after
wards sent in a bill of S5 for professional sd-
vice, which owen refused to pay, a. he did not
consider his daughter in danger, and the advice
OF Dr. Cox was given gratuitously, aud was not
followed. Judgment was given for the defend
ant.
ORGANIZATION OF AN ASSOCIATION OF JOUR
NEYMEN HoUsKPAIsTKRs.-Am meeting OF Jour
neymen hOusepainters was held at the Dickson
house last night-Mr. +. N Herman presiding
and MIR. Howell secretary-for the pur pose of
forming a painters union, the objects being
mutual relief. Thirty-six signed the roll. and
the following officers were elected Frank N
" Herman, president: i. nj cConnell vice re-.
ident; John Nancy, secretary; X. Mccormick
treasurer; John Walsh, financial secretary
Messrs. Gilehrist, Jones, Nancy, Mccormick
and Mcconnell were appointed a committee to
draft a constitution and bylaws.
Two ACcIDKNrs.-Yesterday afternoon Mrs.
Hutchins, residing at No. 1875 18th street, N.
W., fell down stairs and broke her leg. She
was attended by DIR. Draper.
On Tuesday last Joseph Ford, residing at No.
1914 NJ street, n. W., while cunning at Kalo-
rama, shot himself in the foot, lscersting it
very severely. Drs. Draper and Bliss were
called in yesterday, and decided that amputa-
ton was necessary, which was accordin gly per-
formed.
THEODORE TaoHAs and his unrivslled Or
chestrs will, on the 18th, appear At Lincoln
Hall, and of co urs9 the mere mention Of the fact
will be sufficient to attract large numbers to his
ticket Office. Mr.. Osgood, the tenor, who &C.
companies the troupe, Is spoken Of by critics as
worthy OF the company with which he travels.
OK TEAMS are to be seen quite frequently on
our streets this morning attached 10 express and
lumber wagons. Some queer looking specimens
are among them: single OK with . horse
harness, working in shafts, attracted consider
able attention. The rigging seemed to work
very well.
THE COTRTS.
CIRCUIT CoURr, Judge Cartter.-To-day,
a number of judgments by default were taken.
BaStert sgt- Cclitnane-suit for resurvsvIpo