Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-01-10
Temperance Alliance ofthe District OF
Columbia.

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Temperance Alliance Of the District Of
Columbia.
eRsASDArioS OF THE uNIoN-ELEcTIoN OF
OFFICERS.
kast night the delegates Of the various tenn
Yeranee organizations, appointed under aeresO-
Pioneer Council, Sons OF Jonadab, met at
Union League Hall, and was called to order by
Nj X c. Gil, Of the Jonadabs. There were Is
izasioR was nected by calling Mr.. ID. p. Hollo-
way TO the chair, and eleeting r. o. Polkin-
horn secretary: Mr.: Holloway, on taking the
Shan, caused the call to be read.
Mr.. y. B. Dunnng moved that a committee Of
enc from each organization be appointed to
STa1s a constitution; Sc; adopted, and Mr.. J.
Darnall, j. l.. Kidwell, Warren Choate, d. b.
Heeh, and II. w. Read were appointed.
Il. h. Pearson was appointed assistant
The committee after short absence returned
wish constitution, providing that the name
,.sss of Columbia, = and the object "to improve
ne comfort, happiness and prosperity of the
people, by suPpressing the sale Of intoxicating
be admitted in such a manner as NAV be pre-
ecribed by law, by subscribing to this consfitu-
eon and paying such fees and dues as may be
He4uHed,' there was considerable debate-Mr.
Aarche taking the ground that the organ
tzation should be central one, composed Of
eskeates Of the various organizations, as by this
plan they could better accomplish their ends.
1fr. Maupin moved to insert that the member
ship should consist OF six delegates from each
sss, ,,ansa, !. MI, tesk opposed the amend
corporation. Mr.. Dunning referred to the ..al-
Dances in the northern states, and suggested
liesers. hauPin and j. L. Kidwer urged that
me amendment was proper. The amendment
ms adopted by an overwhelming vote.
The representative of Purity Lodge, Good
Tenplars lcolored) was admitted.
The following officers were then elected
p Holloway, president; B. ID. Peck and Geo.
NJ rtrTS i<f n
tary; Warren Choate, treasurer; r. c. Gill,
Charles 4. Conner. A. A. Wheeeck, j. l.. Kid
The following sommittes s esso"tNe eom =, n
bylaws for the alliance: j. T.. Darnell, j. L.
kidwell. j. W. Moore, and X. o. Polkinhorn.
petition and memorial to Congress asking
tor the passage of q prohibitory Law was read
ana endorsed by the meeting. after which L. n.
Powell, Of the Temperance Advocate, New York,
vas introduced and delivered an address.
SMALLPOX ON TRIAL BIZ JuRY-Yester,Iay
1ndro case was called in the circuit court
the defendant, stated that the principal witness
was lady who had but recently been exposed
lot like the witness to be brought in. Mr.. Har-
non, for the plaintiff, was anxious for the trial
Soproceed, and suggested that the case be sub
vas one for the jury. As far as he was indiTide
lally concerned he could try q case in q pest
house as well as elsewhere, but he had some
regard for the feelings OF others. Mr. Harmon
70 over, and perhaps" The Chief Justice
1T is question Of fact. and we viii leave it to
tnuance if ans juror declines TO sit in the case,
u juror asked, "HOw long since she had it?,
and receiving the answer that she had been ex-
HAss Mr.. III. D. Johnson.-s.Ohl 1 ain't afraid
Nh- Chorus OF jurors.-"I am. Don't bring
y IN here" Mr.. Harmon.-.'well, let the case
NC eoh'nued," and ii was 50 ordered.
-CHLHBsA1IQA OF THk FIFrY-FIPrH ANN
ysRsARy OF THE " EDicAf Society, The
he psirct o 81 the medes. Society
evening az Marini's hall, (E street,) In the
presence Of very large and intelligent audi-
ne assembly to order, and after a brief and
Tcinted Introductory speech, introduced DIR. W.
-. ,.,,- Who read the anniversary paper.
The subject was the "Prooav,S origin OF germs
be proPagated, perpetuated and distributed, and
10 ascertain by what channels they may enter"
DT. Lovejoy's treatment Of the subject showed
r. his remarks as 10 how s"rms of dsss s m,1
be spread, he stated that on being called to
attend case of coniuent smallpox he found
approaching the bed a swan of flies rose and
Sew away. their feet and wings laden with the
virus to scatter the disease broadcast.
TIE FIsHT- HouR Law AsITATIoy.-The
National Labor Council met last night at &S6
Louisiana avenue; Mr.. A. L. Redstone, presi-
said that the National Labor Publishing Com
Fany were about TO issue n weekly paper, to be
sailed Our COuntry. Mr.. Roberts said the object
Of the paper was to advocate eight-hours ~ a
legal days work. to establish mechanics life in
sarance companies and labor homes. A CON-
mittee-Messrs; Merrill, LePaul, Williams,
Iovelace and Grahzm-was appointed to ex-
anime into the matter, and reported favorably
On the project, and recommended that the
re ne aaSpssd . a. me organ OF the Council
Livingstone, Corbitt, Kenzie and McHenry
we're appointed committee to investigate and
report why the eight-hour law 10 not enforced at
the government insane asylum.
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THE LIVE STOCx MARKET-Bodrd Of Health
sepot. Tneslay, as swine were offered, and sold
At o. a61c. At Center market "a cattle Of a very
inferior quality were offered TO butchers at 3a4Kc.
some of which were yery 6ne, others very infe
rior. Louis Means had 164 head; some Of them
we're prime, but most of them were inferior;
frazier had "a of the best in the market, of the
So that were offered; AS sold to butchers, at
the usual prices; Hunt, Hoffman, Eggleston,
Barnes, Ed. Bowers and Emerson taking the
calves were sold. at s3QaS45; 20 cattle were sent
10 Baltimore: 1s9 sheep were up, and sold at 5ka
81. Market rather dull, but nothing was lett
over.
The MANIFESTATIONS Janausehek had
- crow ded house usual last night, and as usual
OF two CHARACTERS in ssChesney Void" Tonight
she wiz appear for the only time in her great
character Of Deborah in the play Of that
fitie and No il is her benefit night, there should
De another crowded house. Next week We are
% have the Aimee opera bouffe troupe.
The performances at the Theater Comiqus
this week have been very entertaining, and as
.there viii be change Of programme next week,
play-e oers should avail themselves Of to- night
and Tomorrow night to enjoy the rich and va
ried bin which has attracted good houses the
past four nights.
KIILKD BEcAUsE HK WAS ON TIE WRONG
SIDE OF THE FENcK--YeetcrdAy, Coroner Pat
fer>on summoned o jury In the case OF the old
soldier, Edward Farrell, killed by bull ct the
Soldiers Home the Sth instant, and Q verdict
was rendered that deceased came 10 his death BY
being gored BY . bull; that deceased, while In
toxisated entered the enclosure where the an
1mai was, and, further, that no blame IL at
saehed TO any one, deesaeed having Ne basiness
Me-. A STRArs, the popular clother. Is about
60 take an inventory Of bis large and we'll
seleetsd stock, and, I'm order 20 reduce the same,
Offers a rare inducement 10 the public, In mark
ing down the price Of Wearing apparel, which,
for style, quality and cut, cannot be excelled.