Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-06


SOME kINfSIsCRNcKs OF OLD TIMks IN The
DISTRICT.
The funeral Of Capt John Gibson, the veteran
fisherman of the Potomac river, whose death
was noticed In TIE STAR OF Friday last, toox
place at O'Clock yesterday, from his late resi-
%a st Se Sy afss namSsfe Of nna
and friends of the deceased, among whom were
many weather beaten fishermen. The imprss-
were performed BY Rev. Father Fortune, of ST..
Dominic's church, at the honse; after which the
remains, in beautiful rosewood casket covered
With natural flowers, were borne to Mt. Olivet
Cemetery and Deposited in the family vault
Deceased, who lived to q ripe old age, WAS
raised from boyhood in this IT, and whe nauIte
young was employed As coachmsn to Mr.. An
drew Way, wealthy gentleman who built the
old glass house and several brick blocks of
houses adjacent to the National Obser vatory
where he carried on an extensive manuractur-
lDg business. Afterwards in company with Mr..
Richard Laskey, father OF Messrs Rich ard A
Robert v, john L. and W. W. Lsskey, we'll
known citizens, Mr.. Gibson built several
long boats and lighters, which they used on
I1ber creek in conveying merchandise back and
forth between this city, Alexandra and George
town, long before the canal was constructed.
The demand for sbsd and herring by the plant
ers OF the surrou ndng country, who about forty
years ago depended on an annual supply of fish
as food for their slaves, induced the form alton
of new partnership by Messrs. John Gibson,
Durbin johnson, John Laskey and VIM. Evans
for the purpose of supplying this want. The
two latter gentlemen did not long remain in the
out AltSsrS. I'll sBn ana johnson
remained together many years, fishing at all
the principal landings on the river. up to the
time of the death of the latter. when Mr.. WIN.
Knight succeeded him aud is the surviving
partner One of the first aud best lauiinys
where the old firm operated was Stump Neck
Shore, Charles county, Md. Here the hauls
were aiways heavy, and other points on both
sides OF the river were added 10 the range of
their operations, until a large aud lucr I:iye
business WAS established. Deceased had con.
siderable wealth invested in his business Isl les
valuable real estate in this city and along the
river shores. His whole life has been conspicu-
Gus for fair dealing, gentleness of bearing and
charity; and many recipient of his generosi
ty will sorrow at bis loss.
TEMPERANCE NorRs.-It is understood that
the general union prayer services will continue
tional church. The general temper ance union
Is to be formed, and the hour and place for the
services of the week fixed.
The Dsshswsys held their regular weekly
meeting at Temperance hall last evening. Adj
dresses were delivereS Sy Messrs. Peck, Moore,
Barron, Devine, DIR. Bond, s. W. Perrymon
nom the Creek Nation, and Mr.. Savage. A
temperance poem, composed by Mrs. Fannie
Kelley. of Kansas, was read by herself An
other, entitled "The Dying Drunkard's Last
Drink" was reeited by Captain Barth. Several
adopted fully indorsing the movement of the
churches in forming q temperance union.
The usual weekly meeting OF the Father
Burke Catholic Total Abstinence Society was
held last night a. Stott's hall, corner of 10th
street and Pennsylvania avenue. the president
(Mr Burke) in the chair. Several persons
joined the society. Interesting remarks on the
subject of total abstinence were offered by las
Gowans, VIM. Ryan, and Major b. j. ODris-
coll. 1t Is contemplated to hold at an earIy
day the frat public meeting of the society, due
potce OF which will appear IN the advertising
columns OF The STAR.
CONFERENCE BETWEEN THE HEALTH BOARD
AND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKs.-At the re-
quest of the Board of Health a committee of
that body, consisting of Drs. Bliss AMI Keene
mad consultation with the Board of Pablo
certain nuisances alleged to be dangerous to
the health of the community. Vice President
Willard stated, after examining the list pre-
sented by the health officer, that IL the ma i0rity
OF cases the work which would remedy the evils
complained of was already under contract, but
that the contractors, especially upon some of
the larger work, were compelled to stop oper-
atoms on account of the panic last fall in money
matters, and later the diff cul.ies presented by
the noe merialists. He added that Just so soon
as the Board of Public Works was relieved from
the inconvenience attending the present inves-
tigation and the amounts now due by the United
States or by delinquent taxpayers were received
work now unfinished would be speedily com
pleted.
A DIsAGREEABLE VIsIToR.-About ] O'Clock
on Sunday morning, cOlored burglars visited
the residence OF Mr.. George II. Watkins, No
I'LL street north west, and one of them
erected an entrance through the kitchen win
dows, and quietly made his way up stairs where
MIR. and Mrs. Watkins were sleeping. Just az
he vas opening a bureau drawer Mrs Watkins
notice him and gave the alarm. thus suddenly
awaking her husband out of pleasant dream
about his Easter Sunday dinner. The darkey
sprsng to the wall for geld watch and CHI ain
but George was 30 closely after him that he
missed the watch, but got away safely with
Georges best coat and other articles of wear
ng apparel. This is twice Mr. W. has bean
evi.d on by these rascals within the last few
weeks. which he thinks ii is rather rou "a on a
Pension Office clerk.
THE MEXICAN WAR VRTKRANs.-The Asso
ciafiOn of Veterans of the Mexican War at a
NEE ting on Saturday night last agreed to Issue
ac'rcuiar Tor the purpose of having enrolled
all the survivors of thai war and willows of such
veterans, with a view of laying before the PEN
sion Committee OF Congress the exact number
or erson entitled to pensions for service in that
war, and what amount OF money will be REQ uired
70 place their names on the rolls of the Pension
Office. The Commission of Pensions states the
number of survivors is 80 900, but this the asso
citation thinks is not a fair estimate. The
amendments proposed at the last meeting to re-
duce the initiation fee to one dollar, and aimit
members residing beyond the District of Co
lumbia to active membership, were adopted.
THE NATIONAL COLLKgE OF PgAeNAcy-
At the annual meeting OF the National College
OF Pharmacy to-day, after the routine business
embracing reports of committees, Off GERS were
elected for tue ensuing year, as follows r. B.
Ferguson, president; F. S. Gather, LIST vice
president; W. b. Entwisle, % vice president; T.
NJ. Cromwell, treasurer; j. G. Fiji, secretary;
ID; p. Kicking, recording secretary; George
Woodbridge, curator and librarian. Five al
dltional trustees were also elected.
WASHINGTON FISH MAREgr To-pAr.-sols
by X. A. Golden & Bro, agents, 1900 punches
rock and perch, from IS to % cents per bunch;
5000 herrings, from 80 to Si4 per thousand
900 shad, from Sl3 to go per hundred; 2OO1
tailors, from 81 to 80 per hundred.
THE COUNTS.
POLICE COURT Judge Smell.
To-day, Edward Convey, colOred, was CD srged
with disturbing the congregation of Union
Bethel Church while engaged IN religious wor-
ship. Ii was testified that he was ordered to
leave the church, when he stripped off mis- coat
and struck out from the shoulder; $50 or work
house. Benz amin Curtis, indecent exposure
forfeited collateral. Robert j. Preston, John
Turner, Louis GOdlip, George Vartis and others
forfeited collateral Barney Collins, profanity;
50. Edward Elliott, indecent exposure; So
Thomas Draney forfeited collateral. Daniel
King, prOfsne; 50. George Mcclellan, a va
grant, was sent down 30 days. Charles Brown
loud and bOisterous; 50. j. W. Proctor, profane;
80. j. johnson, same; So. j. Tyler, same; 49,
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