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

the dollar, and was willing to work with All
sood cluzens and support any measure that
would accomplish that end, whether it came by
an Enlargement or by q still further restriction
OF the elective franchise. N.G. ORpwAY
February 2, 1874.
MOI In eympathy with the Affair
e.. WAsHlNGToN, ID. c., Jan. 81, 1874.
Iat'or o. TIE Stdr:-In a notice OF a meeting
held AT legislative Hall on Friday evening. the
name OF Geo. W. Bohrer appears as one OF the
wee presidents. Ii my name was intended
there must be mistake, as I am not in sympa-
the said meeting.
Yours, very truly, G. A. BoHsER.
FROM ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS :55 O'Clock last night
a man named David w. Seiders, a clerk in the
Treasury department, was taken to the central
guardhouse IN an intoxicated condition by OH
Ger Powell, and at 91O o'clock was found dead
in bis cell. DIR. McBlair was summoned, who,
examining the body, pronounced death to have
been caused by apoplexy, superndnced byin-
toxication. From papers found on his body il
was sscertained that his name was Davidw
Seiders, clerk in the cotton claim ms bureau,
Treasury department. He is about hfty-dve
years of age, and has a wife, from whom he has
been separated for some time past
Coroner Patterson made a visit TO the central
guardhouse this morning, and after viewing the
remains, and iDquirirg as TO the habits Of the
deceased, decided that an inquest was unneces-
sary, as death was caused by apOplexy superin.
duced by intemperance. A certificate of burial
narrated, and the body was turned over to Mr..
Anthony Buchly, by direction of the friends of
the dece to prepare for burial. Mr.. Sci
ders was man of rare attainments, a lawyer
by profession. He was native of Maine, where
he lost everything he possessed some years ago
by fire, since which time he has been addicted
to drink. Some few months since his wife OBJ
tanned a divorce from him in the Maine courts
for desertion, and Mr.. s. has since that time
become more careless in his habits. brother
OF his residing IN indianapolis has been tele
graphed for.
The THEATERs-The appearance at the Ma
RGmai dhester tins evening of Mt; VIM. j.,
dramatZed from Dickens ''No Thoroughfare,
will doubtless attract q very large audience
for he has made q decided reputation by his
mastery acting in that character. He will be
well supported by strong company, and the
scenic effects of the play will, as usual, be fully
equal TO those which attended the presentation
Of the piece in New York.
The comedy of "Pygmalion and GaIatea,"
one OF the most novel and pleasing of modern
plays, illustrating classic fable, has never
been performed in this city. Miss Carlotts Lee
clercq, who has won great applause for the de-
hghttul impersonatiOn of the heroine will ap-
pear in il at FOrd's Opera House tonight, and
brilliant audience may be expected. The
cast of the play is all that could be desired.
The MocbellO brothers in the Indian box aud
basket trick-a most wonderful Illusions the
principal attraction at the Theater Cumique to-
at the advertisement will show.
The Davenport brothers appear in their un-
accountable manifestations at Willard Hall to-
night, and Will no doubt attract, as on previous
occasions, large numbers of people who think
they can find out just how it is all done.
TIE EVERLASTING FOUNTAIN INKsrAND.-
Messrs. Warren Choate * Co., stationers in
Vernon Row, introduced in this city, a few
months ago, the magic inexhaustible inkstand,
which does all that is claimed for it. but was
found on trial to have unforeseen defects
which rendered its practical use doubtful
They now introduce an inkstand having all the
advantages OF the "magic inexhaustibIe,"
with, as Is claimed, none of its defects. They
send US a sample, and, a. we have witnessed the
simple operation OF pouring about a table
spoonful of water into the inkstand, and imme-
diately thereupon a beautiful black uid ink
being manufactured, with which we are now
writing. We can testify To that extent OF the su-
perior advantage Of using this great improve
ment.
SUDDEN DEATH OF A PoLICENAN.-Early
yesterday morning. Policeman George W.
paralysis while patrolling his beat His part
ner j. j. German, procured a carriage and
sent him to the station, where he received a
sick card and was sent to his home, No. 1905 9th
street. DIR. Eliot was sent for and decided that he
was suffering from severe stroke OF apoplexy.
Everything possible was done for his relief bat
he died at about O'Clock p. m. Mr.. Frazier
had served about eleven years on the force, and
was highly esteemed by the citizens generally.
His funeral will take place from his late resi-
UcnCey O-mtTrbW AT O'CLOCK ID. ID.
SUICIDE OF A TREASURY wArCHMAN.-
1esterday morning Griffin p. Bush, watch
man at the United States Treasury department,
committed suicide by shooting himself In the
he ad with pistol at his residence, No. 2il6 G
street. DIR. Baldwin was called in, but found
the case hopeless, and death ensued in few
moments. Coroner Patterson was notified, and
after viewing the body deemed an inquest un-
necessary, a. il was clear case OF self-destruc-
ton. No causes other than mental depression
as aafo aaIE ox4 81
rash act, but that it had long been premedita-
ted was Evidenced by a similar though unsuc-
cesstul attempt to destroy himself year ago by
shooting himself in the abdomen.
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THE LATE DIR. DovR-The Medical Society
OF the District held meeting on Saturday
manner announced the death OF DIR. George Vi.
Dove, and DR.. Boyle gave a biographical
sketch OF the deceased. Drs. Boyle, Lindsey
and Hagner were appointed a committee on
resolutions, and reported a series, which were
adopted. Drs. j. FORD Thompson, A. Miller
James L. Morgan, Nathan Lincoln aud Graf
ton Tyler paid tributes to the memory OF the
The students of the National Medical Col
Iege held special meeting on Saturday eve
ming. and unanimously adopted resolutions of
respect to DR.. Doves memory.
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The TESTIMONIAL TO Mr.. HCGH KEENAN,.
OF THE THEATER CoNIQCE-A number of gem
tlemen-amOng them Messrs. VIM. Dickson, j.
q. Carroll, George b. COrkhill, Geo.W. Harvey.
Thomas b. Florence and Others-have rendered
complimentary benefit to Mr.. Hugh Herman.
acting manager of the Theater Comique in
testimony of his efforts TO establish frst-class
variety theater in this city Mr.. Herman CRATE
fully accepts the tender of his friends and has
announced Friday, The 9th instant, as the time
for the benefit, suggesting that an afternoon
matinee be given for ladies and children, and
The evening performance for gentlemen.
GROUND Hoe DAY."-This is known in some
parts OF Maryland and Virginia as ground hog
day." whenl 1t is said that little ALTERNATING
animal comes out Of his winter quarters to take
cognizance OF the weather probabilities. Ii it
Is cloudy he stays out, and the sign is favorable
for an early spring. Ii the sun shines and he
sees his shadow, he becomes frightened ami
returns. And this is said 70 be a
sign OF wintry weather for yet six weeks TO
come. So, according to ground hog philosophy
the snow to-day may be considered blessing in
disguise as prognosticating an early and open
spring.
YALE ALUMNI AssoCIATIoN.-The following
graduates OF Yale College: j. Ii. Bradley, OF
the class of '2i; G.. G, Cox, of 80; Walter
LeDox, Of '3l; F. Miller, of 80; W. A. Meloy,
OF '54; and f. A. Pratt, of '5s, have Issued q
call for meeting of the graduates OF Yale
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