Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-16
Condcused IocaIs

GOnocnsed Locals.
From j. ShillingtOn we have advance copies
OF Taf GALAXY and Frank Leslie's Lady's Magazine
Thirty-seven men were discharged from the
ordnance department at the navy yard on Sat
uIoay
the navy yard TO day for Baltimore, where she
viii undergo thorough Overhauling and repair
The Dashaways held regular weekly meet
ing last night The exercises consisted OF
speeches and recitations and at their close eigh-
teen persons signed the pledge.
tered the hall of the resSJsnce OF n p N
Dubant, corner Of 9th and 1, and stole there
from an oyercost the property OF Mr.. Dubsnt.
have just received an invoice Of the Ma,OIica
vase purchased in England by Mr. Walters, and
which has been shipped from Liverpool, and
will be here next week.
Rev. Francis r. Boyle. St. Peters Church,
lectured last night at Maryland Institute in
Baltimore, on "The Church and Civil Liberty"
under the auspices Of the Young Catholics
Friend Society.
The grand children of Mr. George T. Down
ing gave children's party on Saturday night
TO their friends and companions at the residence
Of Mr. Downing, 132 street southeast. About
seyenty-hve little ones were present.
About3 O'Clock yesterday morning, Officers
Collins and Mulloy discovered fire in frame
shed, used a. carpenter shop, in the rear of
tne residence al the corner of 18th and streets
and exunguished il without sounding an alarm
IN the Court In General Term on Saturday
n. Melville Gurley, of the Patent Office, and
James DonaldsoD, crier OF the Criminal Court,
applied for admission to the bar, and the appIi-
Cations were referred TO the examining commit
Adolphus Roy, the man whose sudden pros
uauon IN Georgetown, the result OF a gun-shot
wound received in Maryland few days ago,
was mentioned in The STAR OF SATURDAY., was
convey ed to the Providence hospital SATURDAY.
after noon for treatment.
On Saturday, the Court in General Term, on
petlton OF Lorenzo Clark, laid rule on Con-
stable John ID. Clark 10 show cause why he
should not be dismissed from Office. Also,
rule ON p a. Rhinehardt, to show why an at
tachment should not be issued against him for
alleged non-return Of moneys collected by him
a. agent or attorney.
Mrs. May l.. Payne, widow of DIR. Howard T.
Payne, who was recently drowned in the POto-
mac, filed her application on Saturday in the
Probate Court for letters OF administration on
the estate of her deceased husband, which she
states ls entirely Ola personal nature.
AFTER visiting the President on Saturday last,
me sunday school delegation from Baltimore
proceeded TO the Capitol where they passed sew
era hours We pleasantly. They subseg uently
visited the Botanical garden, and at SIS D. m.
John X. Zimmerman and W H. Bristoy were
Yesterday installed ruling elders, aud ThOs.
y; Sparks j H. Beatty, Martin Van Ness, and
Theodore r. SwaZey, a. deacOns in the Metro
Politan Presbyterian Church. The sermon was
delivered BY the pastor, Rev. Dr. Chester.
Rev. j. j. heane, assistant pastor of St.
fsTieks Church, delivered his lecture on
God poor, the Deyis poor. and poor DEVILS
10 large and appreciative audience at Lincoln
1an last night The lecture was for the benefit
a
tome sum was reah Zed.
The ladies of Fletcher Chapel. on Thursday
evening, the 18th inst, abe their appearance
az the parsonage and surprised the pastors
family by leaving quite a supply of green
groceries, and other kinds, as well as a cOntri-
button from the Ladies' Mite Society, in the
indeed.
Very interesting religious meetings are held
al the Island Baptist Church ID street, be-
tween and 6th,) every evening and there
nave been large number OF conversions. Last
eEenfT g nine candidates were baptsed. Rev. C..
q. MeaIOr has been assisted during the meeting
6y Rev. DIR. Teasdale, formerly OF this CITY,
Rev. DT. Parker, and others.
The congregation of the VI. r. Church on 4th
street southeast, on Friday night last visited
the residence OF their pastor, Rev. a. j. Gill.
who had Jest returned from his wedding tour
with bis bride, formerly Miss Kate Leeman, of
Cumberland, Md, and extended their con-
CALCULATIONS They also presented to the newly
welded par various housekeeping articles
peculiarly acceptable under the Circumstances.
The THEATREs-The Oates comic opera
troupe, who gave such delightful entertain
ments at FOrds Opera House last week kept
their choicest performances until the last, and
begin their new week with the Production to-
night OF an English adaptation OF the sparkling
new opera, which has created such a faroT
wherever played, MADAME AngOt's Child,0
IN which the sprightly Mrs. Oates is said to
eaeel all her previous efforts. Secure your
seats or 90 early ii you don't want to stand
through tie performance.
Messrs. Jarrett s Palmer are noted for their
production OF gorgeous dramatic spectacles,
and when two such enterprising managers ioin
with one like our Manager Sayille, the public
expect something better in that line than any
thing We have had heretofore, and they will not
be disappointed. Undine at the National Thea
ter this evening viii comprise all the best fes-
lures OF the Black Crook a. performed in New
YORK, with many new and striking effects. The
grand ballet, Amazonian march, panoramic
spectacle at the close, &c, are produced with
al the magnlhcence which attracted immense
audiences week after week in New York.
The Waits Of New York. the leading at
traction at the Theater Comique this week. is a
sensational drama which has had a good run
wherever produced, and as the variety PERFORM
ances are more than usually good besides, tie
house should be filed nightly.
DEATH OF JUDGE WV. ALgxASDER-Hon.
william Hdn. Aie1ander formerly judge Of the Cir
IN the cd year OF his age. Judge Alexander
was what j. called 'self-made man" He
was az one time engaged in merchandiz ling at
another time in his earlier life was a school
teacher. be studied law with VIM. P. Preston
vas nember Of the Maryland legislature in
lSoa, and elected judge In 1868. Upon retiring
from the bench under the new constitution OF
loos Judge Alexander resumed the practice of
me law, having an Office in this city and one in
BALTIMORE During the time he was on the
bench he earned tor himself an excellent repu-
tation a. judge, ard left the court over which
ne had presided with dignity and ability amds.
many regrets.
IHE DISTRICT MILITIA.-Lieut. Col. Robert
!. FLEMING, inspector aud acting colonel of the
hrst regiment. National Guard, has ordered the
regiment TO parade to- night at the Columbian
Amory Tor full dress drill and inspection;
after which, the regiment will parade Penn
tyFsnla avenue and some OF the principal
streets, II tie weather viii permit. The COM
Ranles composing the regiment will assemble at
Their respective armOries at O'clock and will
Report TO the afiutant (Lieut. BealD PROMPTLY
A. O'Clock in the Columbian armory, where
theregiment will be formed and 90 through the
usual msneuvers OF an inspection. The mil
itary Of the District are making the necessarv
Preparation for the parade on the 2Sd Instant
and will make very creditable appearance
A FBCD AT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, one
James Webb, residing at UniOntown, had some
difficulty with the sons OF the late Thos. Fahey,
Who II will be remembered was choked TO death
q lev days since, in attempting to swallow some
raw beef. After an alteration with the Faheys,
Webb undertook 70 kIll some chickens belong
ing 70 them. This was resisted by one Of them,
wren webb drew pistol and threatened to
take bis life Not satisfied with this, he had
James Fahey arrested for carrying a slung-shot,
which turned out TO be an India-rubber string,
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