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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-05

MILITARY MATTERS IN THE DISTRICT
Lieut.. Col. X. i. Fleming is continuing the work
of inspecting the military of the District, with
view of recommending the issue of clothing.
On tuesday light the Governors Guard were
inspected, but there were not enough present to
FORM two companies, and it is probable that
Col. Fleming will recommend that they be con
sondated, so as to form one company. The
infantry companies of the first regiment have
al been inspected, and five passed muster, viz:
TALON, Corcoran Zouaves, and Washington
Light Guard. Another company is in progress
OF organization to take the place of the Grena-
dlers. Yet another company is being organized,
In Georgetown, and others elsewhere in the
District are talked Of. Military men here have
but little doubt that the District will be able to
show ten full companies of infantry early in
the season, besides the cavalry snd the
colored battalion. The Presidents Mounted
Guard passed muster very creditably. The
colored battalion will have q second inspection
by Col. Fleming next Tuesday evening at Union
League Hall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-05

The AMERIoUs YACHT CLUB BALL-The
first annual ball of the Americas Yacht Club
at Masonic Temple, last night, probably sur
passed anything of this kind during the present
season. The attendance was large, and the hall
was beautifully decorated with flags, banners,
natural flowers, evergreen festoOns, mirrors
and gilt cages occupied by singing birds; In the
center of the platform was a large gas jet-the
insignia of the club-a band with the words
"Americus club, /" and in the center a gilt owl
with large red eyes stared down upon the revei-
ers; the windows were hung with lace curtains
and over one of the center panels between the
windows on the left side was a miniature floral
yacht, composed of small bouquets, which
after the grand march, were presented to the
lsdies: In the opposite panel was large size
OIL painting OF the Americas under full sail.
The music under the leadership of Professor
Schneider was excellent, and the dancing pro-
gramme included twenty-four dances. Cover
nor shepherd arrived at about IL O'Clock, and
met with hearty reception from the company,
and especially the members of the club, with
Mr.. VIM. Dickson, the president, at their head.
Later in the evening Mr.. w. j. Florence, the
actor, and Mr.. Geo. III. Butler arrived, appa-
rently on the best of terms. The whole affair
passed off very pleasantly, and this club is to
be congratulated on the success which attended
their first annual ball.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-05

FINE ARTs.-The sale OF hne Oil Paintings
from the Philadelphia Art GALLERY, commenced
last evening with a large company, but the
prices obtained were ruinously low 70 the poor
artists, bringing in many cases only the value
OF the frames. The sale will be continued this
and to- morrow evening At < O'Clock at Messrs.
Latmer s. Cleary's auction rooms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-05

The PHoTosRAPHIC ASSOCIATION of the
District of Columbia met last night and Mr.
Bates read an interesting paper on s'Facts-
positive and negative" which was followed by
discussion as to the best mode of getting rid OF
certain alleged grievances which affect the
trade. after which resolutions were adopted that
as the Senate Of the United States has been in
the habit of granting privileges to certain par
ties for the purpose of carrying on the photo
graphic business in the Capitol building. with
out having 10 pay rent, license or taxes; and a.
All such discrimination is unjust and injurious;
therefore the executive committee IL authorized
TO memorabilia Congress to grant permission to
any member Of this association who may desire
IL TO run Photographic establishment in the
Capitol building, free Of rent, license or taxes
And as IL has become a common practice for
photographers in the employ Of government to
undertake commissions for pay, often at very
low rates, thus entering int competition with
members Of the profession. who have to invest
capital, buy material, employ assistants, paw
rent, license and taxes; therefore the executive
COMMITTEES is authorized to petition Congress to
increase the pay of all photographers in the
employ OF the government, so that they NAV
have no excuse for entering Into a competitiOn
which was never contemplated when the Offices
were created
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-05
LOCAL NE 8.


Na.ieaal Tkeater-w. j. Florence in the
beautiful drama OF " Coming Home, or Christ
mas Eve"
Fbrds Opera Hosss-Miss Carlotta Leelerq in
aFate."
Tz<ater Comique.-The Mochello Brothers in
their startling and mysterious feats, and other
attractions.
Corcoran Art Gallery, corner OF 18th street
and Pennsylvania avenue.
WIZARDS HaH.-M. Hartz, the illusionist.
Grand ball OF the BOokbinders' Mutual Re-
lief Association. at NJ asonic Temple.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-05

THE THRATERs-Miss CarIotta LIE Clerco
appeared at Ford's Opera House last night in
an emotional play entitled "Fate," which con-
tains the usual matrimonial complications of
such dramas, with some good dialogues, nu-
merous effective and striking situations, and
enough of fun to relieve the strain on the SYM
pathies of the audience at the hard fate of the
heroine, Miss LIE Cercq, who is the suffering
wife of the piece. The female portion of the
audience made a liberal use of their hand
kerchiefs to- wipe away their tears, which
Is the best compliment the play and play-
ers could receive. Miss lie Clercq is ably
supported by Mrs. Germon, Mr.. Woods Mr.
Stanly, and the other members of Ford's fine
company. The scenery is capital. s'Fate"
should I'LL the house tonight, it being the last
representation, as Miss LIE Clercu appears to-
morrow evening in Wilkie Collins dramatizs-
ten of "The New Magdalen."
The popular actor, Florence, who has been
doing "Obenreizer' this week at the National
Theater, will appear this evening in a totally
different character, "Joe Stammers," in the
beautiful domestic drama, "Coming Home; or
Christmas Eve" for which play Mr.. Florence
paid 81, 800 in London last summer, and which
has never been performed here. The play will
be cast with the full strength of the company
and mounted in Saville's best STYLE. This il
Florence's last week, as Frank Mayo In "Dayy
Crockett is announced for next week.
The Theater Comique is attracting large
crowds this week by performances which are
wonderful as well as pleasing. Manager Ker-
mans complimentary benefit comes of to-mor-
row afternoon and night, and on that occasion
the patrons of the house should do their level
best.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-05

IHk LIBERAL LEAGUE."-A gathering,
oomprsne about fifteen, which il designated
as Ihe Liberal League, held forth last night in
were presided over by an effeminate- IookinJ
youth, not apparently Of age, and tue minutes
were dotted down by rather comelv female
secretary: "A constitution, which had been mr.
Slously adopted, was read. which sets forth ths,
cnurch property should not be exempted from
taxation; that Congress ought not 10 emnIov
priatons BY Congress for sectarian educational
and charitable institutions; the Prohibition OF
the bible In public schools, &c, sc. About the
only other business transacted was the fxino Of
regular meeting days and the presentation of
the resignation OF the secretary. Printed pe-
titions, 70 be circulated for signatures were
the provisions of the act of June, 1870, ex-
empting church property in the District Of Co
lumbia from taxation.
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GEORGETOWN ADVERTISENENTs.

msnssrdrodf Dwell LING. HOUSE, p Nv. al siisd
'front.' three doors and large cellar Tseee p bses
building, two floors and basement kitchen The
also suitable number II close;s Se Tbe ham;
loom convenient to all parts of the second story
Ssshstsnd, with hot and cold water. The Kitchen
has range Of latest Improvement; also sink, wash.
Latrobe stove and marble manteI In parlor. AS;
ma nsntel in dniDgIoom; The interior ar
T6s MET 6 :. FL, . SsT. Psss the
titan tsSe eo, Thi RTspeTty Si be sold for much less
Al No III Bsds Ss sRssns on tef Hss@
y the practice Of medicine, and offers bis profes
and residence I2i Dunbsrten street. jsnsl Inn Er0e
GE0RGETowN TAX.PAYERs-PROPER
Mnd VINO is in and q:
Sr e. SsP d = y LEAVING 6sI
DICKSON : PssTTESs6s.c
Orrces SOS 18th street, and 20. - street.
for ola stsIOn given to obtaining aIssSsk
Foe sfAFE ON BaIb6, E sAkTL EE
1OWN,D O.
-Four lots, a BY 10, running back to ateu.foot
Church formerly stood, on the main business street
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able. No charge for the above advice.
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the only house In the city thst makes speoialty
GUMS SlsHIHs TaASS 55Sss AHD sroErrzs
ens1-em ~SIGA OF BIG CIV.
TSrHE sUPRIMEOoURToF THE DISTRICT
Tai, sd Day W. a. y ss1ai
xd as q sssrs s Es i nos HAM
Ordered that the sale made and reported by John
asmmond trustee for the sale 81 the real estate
the same IL hereby, ratified and conf rmed, unless
cause to the contrary thereof be shown before
the eIxTEENTH DAT OF FEBRuARY next: Prorided,
published in Washin gton city, d.. O., once in each
Of three succeesiye weeks bfore the saic Skteenth
day Of February next. The report states the
amount Of eales 70 be seven thousand dollar
; BY order Of the Court:
ID. X. OARTTER. Chief Jus.i-e
"A trpe copy-R. j. MEIGS. CLERK. jaa}-, 81
Tn BANKRUPTCY.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 80.
At Washington, the 18th day Of yanuary A
.. la4, the undersigned hsrsby gives notice II
his Appointments - assignee Of ISAAC ALTX-
ANDRE, Of Washington, ID. o., Who has been duiy
adjudged Q bankrupf upon petition 81 his credaor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-05

A NEW STEAMBOAT LINB.-The need of
cheap regular and rapid communication be-
tween this city and the Interesting and beauti-
ful region along the upper Potomac, has long
been felt. large number of enterprising
northern men have located along our majestic
and noble river, and are fast Transforming its
once deserted banks into rich and productive
farms. They are mainly devoted to fruit
dairying and trucking and need daily aud re-
liable communication with the city, especially
early in the morning. The city people need the
fresh products OF the farm, and they also need
better opportunities for excursions with their
families. To meet this mutual want a Company
has been organized TO secure BY mutual CO.
operation these mutual benefits. Its design is
TO build swift light draft steamer of the most
improved construction. She Is to be adapted TO
hight freight and passengers AMI large enough
70 accommodate about six hundred persons
She is to run twice daily from Gunston hall
tabout % miles below 70 Washington and re-
turn. The boat will remain below over night
and come up very early to the CITY, bringing
fresh fruit, milk, and all other country luxuTies
and such pass engers as desire to reach the CITY
IN time for business. She will then take ex-
cursiOns down the river at cheap rates and be
ready to return home after office hours This
movement is not a speculation. The parties in
terested build the boat for the public accom-
mediation and their ewn. They are among our
We sincerely commend this enterprise to the
confidence and patronage Of our citizens who
we understand will soon be called upon to take
some stock in the new boat. The city has spent
large sums upon railroads and can well afford
b give a few thousand to cheaper transit on
the noble water way which nature has pro-
yided.
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To GET RID Of the Chills Immediately, take
Dooley's Ague Powders. They cure perma-
nently. co

GET THE GENUINE ARTICLE The great
popularity of "Wilbor's COMPOUND of Cod Iipsr
OIL and Lime" has induced some unprincipled
persons TO attempt to palm of a simple article
OF their own manufacture; but any person who
u sunerlng from Coughs, Colds, or Consump-
article. 1t requires no putting; the results fol-
lowing its use are its best recommend tions,
ana the proprietor has ample evidence on file
OF It's extraordinary success In pulmonary COM
plants. The phosphate of lime possesses q mo
marvellous healing power, as combined with the
pure God Liver Oil by DR.. Wilbor. This medi-
cine Is regularly prescribed by the medical
faculty. For sale by A. b. Wilbor, Chemist,
Boston. eo3
A FRIEND IN NKKD.-Dr. Wistar's Barsam
ef Witd Cherry Is friend in deed. Who has not
found IL such in curing all diseases OF the lunss
s nna throat, coughs, colds and pulmonary az
The sick are assured that the high standard of
excellence on which the popularity of this pren-
aration is based, viii always be maintained by
the proprietors.
PONDS EXTRACT cures rheumatism. hurrs
piles, ulcers, toothache, sore throet. sprains
ecAlds, soreness, old sores, headacRa cojic'
lamenese, bruises, boils, Wounde. neursIcis
noareenese, diarrhea, and all hemcrrhaees. etc
PONDS Extract differs from all other adyertiaed
Preparations In the fact that It Il Q standard
medicine treated OF In medical Vrifinos md
known to be . cure for these dislssea. nj 'fh. ~
WILCOX . Gns's sHvI1e 1Aorruu. The
0eleofateo baseAr Patterns. AGENCY Ct Ohas.
1aumS noopekirt and corset faC6ory, fth street,
Anseineeooer building. ~
foHD's ExrRAoP = for saie q vAclssale b
Ons1 6eots ! o., 80 Psnngyfvania avenl6,
800 " oSpSeso eveRywAseo. 6Wf,6
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OOfSNbt
Vascular Excrescences, Chilblains, and other
ailments Of the feet deteriorate and destroy
health, and thereby promote irritability OF
temper, shorten life and interfere with its du-
ties and pleasures, is probably as much or
truelsm as that the establishment Of DIR. White,
NO $50 10Th street, opposite the U. 8. Treasury
tifc princieles) is literally patronised by the
most intelligent and considerate people, in or
der to avoid, or il ailing to be relieved or per-
manently cured Of those most troublesome an
nOyances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-05

A MAN CHoKED To DEATH WITH A PIECE OF
RAW LIBERALIZATION was made in Yesterdays
STAR Of the sudden death in a store in Union
town, ID. G., Of man, resident Of that place
named Thos. Fahey. DIR. Hartigan, deputy
coroner, repaired to the place Yesterday alter
noon, when twas ascertained that while Fahey
was in Dir. Geo. Woods store the attendant
was cutting beef steak for him, and be (Fahev !
took a piece Of raw beef and put il in his
mouth, At the same time walking into a room
back OF the store. In minute or two after
wards another customer entered and went into
the back room, where he found Fahey choking
70 death Messengers we're dispatched at once
for medical aid, and Drs. Bird and Christie re-
spoDded promptly, but il was too late to render
any assistance. as death had taken place. Dr.
Christie removed the piece OF meat from the
throat, and everything was done TO restore life
but without effect. DT. II. deemed an indu est
unnecessary under the circumstances. and re-
guested DR.. Bird to give a certificate OF burial
deceased was about % years Of age and leaves
a family OF i've family. He was a native OF
ireland aud served during the war in the 18th
New ork regiment, since which time he has
been employed in the navy yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-05

TRYING TO RIDE INTo THE WHITE HOUSE,
nor Sgpher's Attempt Came 10 Naugh.-Yester-
Gay morning, about IL O'Clock, as Lieut. Hur-
ley was passing the Presidents House. he saw
a man on horseback on the portico irving to
rlde into the front door. The officer took the
adventurous horseman into custody, and turned
him over TO the 4th precinct station house
where he gave his name Joseph G.. Sypher
ON bis person was found a loaded pistol, and
Kept until this morning, when he was conveyed
10 the Police Court and charged with Carving
concealed weapons. After hearing the case
the court imposed fine of $50. 1t is stated
that Sypher iE from Cincinn natl, Ohio and has
been hanging about the Executive mansion for
some time, and has latterly been denied adm
SION there, and yesterday determined to make
tour OF the house on horseback. He had no ex-
cuse TO offer. 1t is thought by the officers that
he Is slightly deranged
THE LEGISLATIVE RRPREsHxprrs Mr.
refer campbell, Speaker of the House of Del
egates OF the District Legislature, ia out in a
caro- IN reference to the suit recently entered
by Messrs. Godfrey x Goell against him in a
biil for refreshments alleged to have been fur
nished members of the House at the late ses-
sion. MIR. Campbell says: "The whole point of
oEference between Messrs. Godfrey & GoeII
and myself is simply this: declined 10 become
personally responsible, or saddle the contingent
fund OF the House with bill Of the character
upon the promiscuous orders of persons NOT
connected with the House, without NV APPROVAL
or knowledge; As Messrs. Godfrey 81 Goell
SUIT against me IOr the whole
bill, prefer to await the decision of the court
upon the matter, rather than engage in any
newspaper discussion on the subject"
DIR. BoYD's FIERY CHARIor.-Yesterdav af-
ternoon considerable fun was afforded the bovs
in the vicinity of Sd and ID streets southwest bv
the discovery that DIR. VIM. Boyds cart drawn
by mule and driven by the Dr. himself, was
on FIRE, and the owner in so distracted a mood
as TO be entirely unaware of the circumstance
until notified by the yells Of the boys when he
drew up his fiery team. and the danger of his
getting roasting was averted. 1t appears that
the DR.. had q small furnace inside his cart nv
which he kept his fingers warm, and by some
means IL set FIRE to the vehicle and some OF It's
contents.
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Tn BANKRUPTCY

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA So.
At Washington, the 18th day Of January, A
II. me- ,sae,ssSsa ssssey fy:s peies q
Indie, Of MsshinGtos, y. Q, Who has been duly
b. the supreme Court Of said District
Jan9fy4 WI. 4. WALL, Assisuse.
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Condensed Locals.

A gravel foOt-wslk has been ordered on b,
between 10th and 18th streets northwest
A dead infant was found by the police, this
morning, in Lieutenant Kelly's precinct.
&. w. Stokeley was yesterday Apo nted a
county constable by the court In general term.
Dr. A. Y. p. Garrett, who has recently been
quite i'll, has sufficiently recovered to resume
his practice.
The Washington Pharmaceutical Association
last night appointed committee to arrange for
a grand hop during the present. winter.
Philip & S0lomons, Kervand s. Towers, Choate
& Co., and William Ballantyns, ststioners and
booksellers of this city, have been awarded con-
tracts for supplying the Post Office department
with stationery for the year 1874.
Under a special act of the Virginia general
assembly, the consent OF the state board OF
public works has been given TO the transfer TO
the county of Alexandra OF the Alexandria and
Washington turnpike, ithaying been abandoned
by the company.
The delightful entertainment by the ladies of
the Church Of the Ascension, IN the basement
of their church, for the increase of the building
fund for the new church, is attracting much
attention. It will be continued tonight and
tomorrow night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-05

. VIII Dc seen by the above list, our stock conn
p5lses SiLteeA different grades and Varieties OF
NhiSn We nave large supply hand, and our
thcllltles ior obtaining the are such that We
nave ne hestancy In asserting that we are able "a
00mpete luly With any house this side Of New York
COFFEE.
Our stock in this line Is also lsree ana oa,,,,..
sno we gsafa thatN genuineness and quality IN
OUT goods are carefully considered, the foIloWins
quotations will challenge competiffon A. We oiSs
GoFrTTrwsSntlon 70 the quality OF our TEAS and
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SIk yAMEg nyRRAY's oRIoIHALI HLUIn
-, IA ksiA for sixty yesrs the bed prspsrs-
snd Gent, and the nosf sgrssbie sperisas Tor 49,
40 ehndren Bold By Ill Chsntsts IN isrrc si.s -
M. JoHH =. HENRY. who,s..,. Ass.s, u.v
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foHD's ExrRAoP = for saio q vholssale b
Ons9 Seots = 90, 80 Psnnsylvania svenn6,
srd b. drusgis6 svssyvhssS. twf,H
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HARTz AT WILLARD HALL.-After a num-
Der OF beautiful illusions, performed as only he
can perform them, Mons. Hartz will tonight
introduce his Spiritual Basket" in connection
with his "Indian Box Trick" the most mex
plcable illusion ever performed in this coun-
Try, and original with himself. In abiding to
this trick the New York Express saws: "The
verdict of two thousand pairs of hands last even
ing at Cooper Institute attested that Hartz has
not his equal as an illusionist; the baffi ed
glances of four thousand searching and suspi-
cious eyes attested to his undetectibility and
the bewilderment or two thousand human
brains acknowledged his incomprehensjbility."
Reserved seats can be secured at Ellis Music
Store.