Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-03-28
LOCAL NEWS,


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Anusements, &C.. To-nighs.
Nsas~aI T7<a,>r-Grand complimentary ben
Robinson and his Monkey"
NsrTs o,srs ROxs.-Miss Katie Putnam in
"Ssns Souci."
nssssr c.~sq~.-.. Pomp; or, Way Down
South" and other attractions.
Conden.ea Locals.
ZION Biad ADAMS we have advance copies
Charles Jones yesterday fled bill for divorce
rom the bonds Of matrimony with Julia Her
bert, to whom he was married in 1896.
In our advertising columns the Sunday ca
Iefe promises tempting bill Of fare for TO- NOR
The funeral OF the late John M. puncanson,
who died recently at Savannah, Ca, will take
place to morrow afternoon, at $50 clock, from
the Church OF the Ascension.
In the United States Supreme Court yester-
Gay, on motion OF Mr.. A. q. Riddle, Oh aries n.
fhoma,, of this city, was admitted TO practice
se an attorney and counselor Of the court.
The President to FAY 81 gned the act to approve
an act OF the Legislative Assembly of the Dis
triet Of Columbia, relating to parishes OF the
Protestant Episcopal Church.
Oficer Shepherd took an abandoned infant,
about seven months old, which had been left at
the station house by Mrs. Pauline Heller, to st.
AIMS Infant Asylum to-day. The mother OF
the child Il one Virginia Harris
Archibald Lewis, Sidney Mcfarland and
Charles III. Marshall publish card character
ling as " malicious and untruthful" the accu-
sations OF George 7. Downing against j. Sslla
monument meeting Thursday night.
The Washington battery organization, Capt
Hahneman. have leased a large hail In the Com
mercial building, corner OF 9th and ID streets,
for armory purposes, and have fitted the same
up in creditable style. On the first wednes-
day Of next month q school will be opened there
for the drilling OF the members in artillery prac-
tice.
TIE THEATERs.-Don't for get that this is q
gaia nigntat the National Theater, the occasion
being grand complimentary farewell benefit
rendered 70 Mrs. May Saville by the ladies of
washington. Mrs. Ssville deserves the largest
audience ever assembled in the New National.
The entertainment will be one Of the best of
the dramatic season so far, comprising "Led
ium, Mrs. sayiiie. and Mr. r. sberidsn in
the cast, and the comical Hernandez Foster in
Jack Robinson and his Monkey" On Monday
Edwin Adams in ssEnoch Arden.D
Miss Kate Putnam will appear at Ford's
Opera House for the last time tonight and the
beautiful play ''Sans Souci' will be performed.
treat in the Appearance Of two sueb celsbEates
artists a. Afr. and Mrs Charles NJ. walcett in
Gilberts clever comedy 1.-The Wicked World"
No one who appreciates nne comedy we'll |
The benefit TO Mr.. Dennis O'Neil, the door |
keeper OF the Theater COmique, realized q |
handsome sum, and he was presented with an |
amethyst ring Tonight lie the last Of the bril-
liant programme of the week, a. the celebrated
Jeckiey combination Is announced for Monday !
evening next.
NATIONAL BANK OF THE REPUBLIc-At a |
meeting OF the Board of Directors OF the Ma
tional Bank OF the Republic, held on the 18th |
instant, communication was received an
nonIeing the sudden death, at Savannah, Ca,
on the 4tn instant, Of Mr.. j. NJ. Duncanson, |
when the following preamble and resolutions
were unanimously adopted:
Whereas it has pleased Almighty God to re-
move from our midst our esteemed friend and |
associate, Mr.. John NJ. Duncanson, whose de- |
yotion 70 every duty endeared him not only to |
me ofncers OF this institution, but to all who |
Resoired, That while in our sorrow we bow
submissively 70 the decree of him who has smit- |
ten us, We VIII ever cherish with affection the |
memory of our deceased friend, whose spotless |
integrity, unwavering fidelity to duty, and lust |
appreciation Of all the virtues that adorn |
the CHRISTIAN and gentleman, secured for /
him the affection and respect of the entire COM
munity in which he passed his short but we'll
ResoIred, That we offer to his afflicted family
our varmest sympsthies. and IN token of our re-
speet, will in body, attend the funeral Of the
Resolved, That these proceedings be published
in The STAR and Chronicle newspapers.
CHAs BRADLEY, Cashier.
SHOCKING Loss OF LIFE AT FIRE LAST
NIGHT-Three Children Burned % Death.-About |
81 O'Clock last night, two two-story frame |
buildings near the corner OF 18th and r streets |
northwest we're discovered TO be on fire. and an /
alarm was Immediately turned in from box 40
ssts,e department, ATTN and streets,) and the |
hre department and police promptly responded
but tie flames had gained such head way that |
the two buildings, with their contents were |
entirely consumed. They were occupied by |
Matilda Campbell and Gregory TAYLOR. colorsd
and were owned by Messrs. Sampson and Jones'
There were three children 1.-TWO of Mrs Camp |
lives by this calamity, although every effort |
was made to rescue them. The women were
absent at the time making purchases. and the
children were left alone in one of the houses /
with coal oil lamp, which il is supposed was |
overturned or otherwise exploded. and caused /
the nre. Inc loss Il about $500; fully insured. =
TIE TEMPERANCE PRAYER MEETINGS
The lsdies held their usual prayer meeting at
tendance was somewhat smaller than usual.
The public meeting at Lincoln hall at 5 O'clock
p M, was well attended. The exercises which
were quite interesting, consisted of short All.
dresses, singing. and prayer. The committee /
appointed ty the pastors meeting, held on |
Monday last, TO make arrangements for the /
services Of the coming week held a meeting
last evening. Present: Revs DIR. GRAY, Noble
Little, Chester, Butler, and Hall. The unani-
tngs made IL in1peratively necessary that thew
should be continued. But il was deemed best
mat they be held in some central church, at the |
same heur, 80 to $50 O'Clock, during the COM
ing week Dr. Grav WAS made a special COM
mittee 10 secure a church, and has secured the |
use OF the Congregational Church, corner of 10TH |
and g streets.
"OSz MORE UsFoarusArz, WEARY OF
BREATH-'-Yesterdsy afternoon, Officer Mark
wood, Of the 5th precinct, was called upon 70 /
Assist 10 the statiOn-h0Cse an abandoned vo-
NAN. ndneU JENNIE lawns Inmate Al i
legged disrePutsble house,, who hsd swallowed
the contents OF vial of iaudanum on the street
The ofhcer took her 20 her lodgings, where she
stated that she was unhappy and wanted to die
DIS D . Bond and Hsgner were called and |
rendered assistance, working several hours upon |
her, and she finally became conscious. Before |
she left her lodgings she wrote a note saving.
Farewell, farewell; have friends; am /
gong 10 de-" When she was restored TO con-
sciousness she was told, 'we won't LET you die
JeDnie;" to which she replied, "WeIl, II Won
won't let he iaudanum do its work Won can't |
prevent the pistol. IL you save me to-day III |
die to morrow, for L viii send q ball into nv |
brain"
ELECTION OF OgFICERs.-Iiberty Council. !
No 2, Sons of J0nadab, on Thursday night |
elected W F. Place, worthy chief; q. s. Hatch, |
deputy chief; VIM. Phipps, worthy patriarch: |
samuel j. Price. recording scribe; George |
Francis, sr.. financial scribe; Martin Arenz
treasurer; Jacob McCxddin, guide; - vonaII, |
assistant guide; j. Bullock, inside Waterman; |
DR. George Sylvester. outside watchEn IN; Fred |
eTlck Goercke, past chief.
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