Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-01-28
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Tie College Journal, issued by the students OF
nd Z very mi lit and handsome sheet.
Amos Hunt, K. A. Hyde, D. r. Cook, and Jas
Donaldson have been appointed by the Cover
nor justices Of the peace for the District OF Co
Mr. James G. Long. member-elect of the
Mouse of Delegates, from the 18th district, on
Sunday. fell uion the icy steps, a. he was ieav-
ing the house Of friend on street, and broke
George T. Bates, OF the District of Columbia.
has passed an exam nation before board as
seneled at Annapolis, for an appointment as
I'd lieutenant in the United States marine
sorps, when the next vacancy occurs.
Senator Howe. of Wisconsin, was serenaded
by the Wisconsin republican association at his
yesdence, No. 1Ios street, last evening, and
an address of cOngratulation on his re-
election delivered by Hon. q. W. Hazelton,
was appropriately responded to by the Senator.
TIE POINT LOOKOUT RAILROAD Built
was stated in Yesterdays STAR that Gen. Chip
man introduced bill in the House of Repre-
seBtatiyes Yesterday afternoon supplementary
10 the act to authorize the Washington city
and FONT Lookout railroad company to extend
railroad into the District OF Columbia. IL
provides that that road may enter the city by the
following route: Beginning at a point on the
Lire OF said railroad east OF the Eastern branch,
ard causeway, entering the city south of ID
street northeast, and thence along the branch
Of the Eastern branch and Water street to a
point at or near the Intersection of l. street
southe asst and Water street; thence westwardly,
OF enthusiastically, along or near l. and NJ
streets southeast to 4th street; thence curving to
the north south branch of the canal to Vir-
einia avenue, and along that avenue to ID street
southwest, or Maryland avenue; thence west
wardly or south westw ardly, by the most eligible
route south of the public grounds to the southern
terminus OF 18th street southwest; thence north
westwardly, south Of the public grounds to some
and Ohio canal; thence along the canal to the
junction Of Rock creek with the Potomac river;
thence westwardly, or ENTHUSIASTICALLY, by the
most eligible route to the northern terminus of
Anup(urt Ian
authorizes the company TO construct a railroad
outside the limits of Washington and George
Metropolitan or Washington branches of the
Baltimore and Ohio road.
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ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE INAUGURATIOy.-
A meeting OF the general Inauguration commit
tcew held at the Governors office yesterday
afternoon, Mr. A r. Shepherd IN the chair,
and most of the members present. The chair
introduced General James F. Wilson, the chief
marshal Of the procession, who gave his views
as 70 the manner of making the most successful
display with the means at command He re-
Guested that he be kept fully advised as to the
names and numerical strength of the different
military and civic organizations which may de-
eide TO take part in the affair. 1t was decided
10 extend invitations to the governors of states
10 visit this city, and that they be assigned
places in the line OF march with their respective
stahs Major Nanderburg was appointed one
Of the members of the military committee IL
was agreed that no free tickets be issued to the
inaugural ball except to the President of the
United States and members of the cabinet
After some debate as to free tickets for menu
bers of the press. il was determined that repre-
sentatiyes of newspapers be required to paw for
their tickets as other people. The finance COM
mittee reported in favor of commencing at an
early day the work OF soliciting subscriptions to
the Inauguration fund. After some discussion
on the subject of a carnival without arriving
~ any conclusion the committee adjourned.
The DEPARTMENTAL RELIEF ASSOCIATION.
The annual meeting OF this association was
held last evening in the Y. NJ. c. A. building
The reports of the secretary and treasurer were
read, showing membership of about 800, and
the finances in good condition, the treasury con-
lowing officers were elected for the ensuing
year: II. b. Moulton. president: f. s. Fletcher,
vice president; G.. X. Clifton, treasurer; j. Ir-
wing Burns, secretary. Directors-J. w. Hogg
Navy department.; A. X. Smith, Land office; n.
Bradshaw, Post ONCE department.; T. l.. Mil
ond Auditors Office; s. b. Morse. sixth Audi
tors office; JAS +. Allen, Third Auditors Office;
p q. Hysm, Internal Revenue; III. +. Hutton,
II. 3. Cummings, Second Comptrollers office:
u. y. Locke, Agricultural department.; John b.
Tanner, War department.; A. q. Whitney, Coast
survey T.. III. Dickson, Fourth Auditor s office:
Jas X. Reddington, Secretary's ONCE, Interior
department.: Lewis b. Parker, Quartermaster
Generals office. The further election OF direc-
tors was postponed until a subsequent meet
ing.
COMPLETION OF THE WASHINGTON MoSr-
1KST--1he bill introduced into the House of
Representatives yesterday by Dir. Voorhees,, OF
a, IL
tary affairs, was as follows:
Whereas, the failure to complete the National
Monument To the memory of George Washing
ton Is disgrace To the people and the govern
Hent Of the United States: Now therefore,
Be eeGcted, de-, that the Secretary of War BE-
instructed to ascertain the practicability and
cost Of its completion. and for that purpose to
employ suitable engineer officers, who shall
report to him their conclusion, and thereupon
the Secretary aforesaid shall advertise for pro-
posals 10 nnish said monument by contract, and
let the same 10 the lowest responsible bidder.
and report said contract to Congress for its APP
prevail and ratification
PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION GRASTEp-Yes-
terday, MIR. B. q. Loyejoy, for Clifford Arrick,
kiibourn and Latta from selling certain prop
erty. Arrick alleges that he purchased some
tune ago q LOT OF ground, the property of j. Led
yard Hodge. from kiltoarn e I4atta. as trustees,
under conditions that the lot should have exit
BY back alley, and that the promissory notes
given should not be negotiated. Since, how
ever, this proposed alley has been closed UP
by stable being built thereon, and he de-
elined TO make any further payments until they
ever having a deed OF trust from the plaintiff
notined him that he must paw due notes Or they
you'd sell, and he, in turn, sues out an iniune-
ton 10 prevent the SALE The Injunction Is re-
furnable ON Tuesday morning next.
PIGEON SHooTISe.-The pigeon matches at
jackson city yesterday, resulted As follows
The first was between Jack Furgeson and A.
Mandel, 10 birds each, "a yards rise and 80
~. FurgesOn killed N birds, two others falling
. few feet out of bounds. wandel killed L.
Second match, between Ham Glaze anil Sam
Binnix, 10 birds each, for $40 side. Binnix
killed and Glaze 5; neither shooting at the
tenth bird.
match was made on the ground between
William Harris, who never had shot at pigeons
before, and Mr.. Casparis, who holds the medal
for the best shot, won at a rece mt match between
experts. This was for $40 a side; Harris killing
sout offs birds, and Casparis Killings out Of $.
EXTENSION OF THE WASHINGTON NAVY
YAED-Mr. Poland, of Vermont, introduced i'm
the House yesterday bill authorizing the Sec
Rotary of the Navy 20 purchase a certain guam
tity Of land not exceeding ana acres lying
south Of NJ street and between the Washington
navy-yard and canal for . dry-dock, sites for
1Ion-plating and other metal working shops,
Tor q location for marine railway, for the cree
ton Of buildings, for the storage OF materials
and Of buildings for the numerous other special
manufactures carried on at the Washington
maynard, and apprePriating SSe0,eeO or so
much thereof as may be necessary for the pur-
pose Referred 10 the committee on naval az
fairs.