Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-06-29


!. Herman, treasurer; F.. Joseph. librarian; j
Befand, censor; ID Strauss, marshal.
Purity CO1nc-l, No. 3, Sons of ,JonaHab have
elected James It. Powell sorthy chief, james
Edwards deputy chief, j. r. DjSbyn. with
patriarch, A. j. Carroll, recording sscrcfsry
r. a Devine, financial secretary Jas Lynsh'
treasurer, y. i. Griftit III, glde, j. T. Locke, a.
setan. guide, j. l. tie, inside sentinel and Perry
Hobbs outside sentinel
Tie Grand United Ofderof Galilean Fisher
men OF this District give their first grant ex-
cuision 10 Richmond, Va, this week. Thera
vii be grand parade in Rich noni en- the
Fo1Tth,ot July Of the Grand Lodge and suhor-
citrate lodges Nos 10 -, in full Tegalia. The
EXCURSION will leave the Baltimore and Pofom .c
fai.-nad depot A. O'Clock p. m. sharp, FTi9.v
and stop at Aiexan1Iia; Va, half an hour; aud
returning, viii leave Richmond on the morning
Oh ,he 1ih OF July, n hne band viii be in at
tendance. See advertisement,
Opening Of the Savage Square Market
Ihe neighborhcOd between 4th and 5cl ana
n ard streets northwest presented quite an
animated appearance On Saturday afternoon
and night. cccasiOned by the opening of the
Northern Liberty Market, on Savage SQUARE
The raPiiity with which this market-house has
been constructed, with all the necessary fix
lures appended. has attracted considerable at
teDtiOn ard as.Onshed the natives theresbout,
and goes to show the vim OF the dealers, snd
that they mean business. The opening event
had been heralded 10 the public on SATURDAY.
morning by means OF q band OF music drawn
by four horse team IN an open wagon, on the
.
scriPtion, In large letters: Northern Liberty
Market open tO-nisht-Savags Square"
After making the circuit of the city, the team
drove 20 the market-Eouse at O'Clock, wben
the doors were thrown open, and large Amer-
lean banner flung 20 the breeze from the flag
stan on the south end, amid cheering and m1-
sic The visitors and customers soon began to
mock there 20 inspect the interior. all nicely
fitted up with 30i stalls, which were laden with
ali the commodities usually offered in our mar
ket-the dealers in their places, with their
scales and measures ready 20 serve all In
sneetor Wolf was on hand, and stated To The
STAR reporter that he had been through the
stalls, and had never before seen a better stock
OF meats, vegetables, fruits, &c, in any market
than was there displayed.
This temporary building is of wood, 32i feet
IT length and 6S wide, contains eight rows OF
stalls, all separated by passages, thus making
each one corner stall. Gas and water have
been introduced, one Jet to each stall, choppiug
blocks. hooks and all the paraphernalia, ana
when lighted up later in the evening it had the
appearance OF a we'll established E,ark et hou Sc
The butchers occupy the center rows of stalls
with bacon, butter and vegetable Stands on
either site. The company have given order.
for an extension, making room for fifty adii-
uonal stalls. IL IL the intention TO keep this
marSet at present open on Monday, " einesi.y
and Friday mornings, and on Saturday after
noon and night, and daily il necessity req hires
u. The plans Tor the permanent structure
which is 20 be OF brick and granite, have been
completed and adoRt.t by the company.
For EURoPE.-The Bremen steamship Num-
berg left the European pier at Locust Point on
Saturday last at two O'Clock y. n. This sailing
OF TIE steamer was an event OF more than pass
ing interest, owing to the presence at the pier
and departure OF several prominent members of
Warrington society. Among them were Consul
General Hitz and family, Mr. VIM. Wurdeman
and three ia1ghtert-bIisses Laura, LYDIA and
lilly; Prof. Msrini and Mr.. Henry Semken
Mr.. Wurdeman has been a very prominent and
much respected citizen OF Washin yton for the
past forty-two years, during which time he has
amaSsCd a npetency, and now returns to the
land Of his birth TO spend the remainder of his
days. The Misses Wurdeman are we'll known
70 Wsshin gton society as highly ACCOMPLISHED
And intelligent young ladies, and their absence
cannot but create void in the circles they have
60 often grsced; Our much esteemed citizen
Consul General HitZ will spend some months In
Switzerland, and the other weIl-known citizens
named, Mt. Semken, Mr. Eberly, and Prof
Marlnl Will also be absent until autumn. The
entire party, including friends. mum bered fifty,
and were conveyed by the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad company IN special car to the Bremen
pier at Locust Point, where the Numberg lay to
receive them. This desirable feature of the
special car, 80 advantageous TO WashingtOnians
seeking comfort abroad, will be repeated az the
sailing of each OF the German Steamships. We
with the DISTINGUISHED party "bon voyage"
FIREs.-The alarm of fire turned in Saturday
afternoon from box 3s was for fire In a stable
owned by Mrs. Whitney, and rented and occu-
pied by G.. ". White, in Kirgman's court in
tie rear OF the State department.. The firemen
were promptly on hand and e1tinguished the
lars. There y 10 doubt the fire was caused by
the act OF an inceIdiaTy. No Insurance.
The clearinghouse OF Delaware Jones, near
the northwest corner of 9Th and r. streets south
west, took fire from q stove about 10 O'Clock on
Saturday night last. Officer westphai, with
TIE assistance Of some citizens, extiRguished
the flames without sounding an alarm.
The alarm struck at s:12 O'Clock last night
Nom box a was for the explosion OF a cOal-oi
lamp n the Kitchen OF house No. Ais 9th street
southwest, occupied by a Mr.. VOgt who was
quite seriously burned on the face ami arms in
trying 20 eNtinguish the burning clothing OF hi.
son ard daughter, which was ignited, both OF
whom were also seriously burned. The damage
TO the premises was tTihing.
A POISONED Doc CAsE.-On Saturday jus
tee shea bad before BIN somewhat unusual
case. Mr. VIM. GOepel sued Henry Meyer for
alleged damages done by poisoning his dog or
the ~ Of June; damages laid at 500. Mr.. y
gene Fiske for the defendant. The plaintiff
testified that he had Newfoundland dog which
be used for his protection, and said dog wa.
Ted 70 soarrel both day and night. Mr.. Myer
poisoned the dog and II died. on cross examin.
alton witness testified that his wifo had told him
that Meyer poisoned the dog, when his wife
Mrs. Goepel testified that the dog was a yalus.
bic one, and that Meyer threw something over
the fence. which the dog eat and sneezed. The
thing 20 the Cog; the animal had not disturbsc
him. The counsel argued the case Mt consider.
able length and the justice dismissed the case
EPISCOPAL THEOLOGICAL SEMISARY.-The
closing exercises NJ the Episcopal Theological
Seminary, near this city, took place yesterday
when tn following gentlemen were ordainet
priests: George A. Gibbons, Arthur 8. Johns
=. Henry Ward, John Amber, and Alexaniel
OVERLY; and the following deacons: MelviIl,
BOYD, Richard Ellerby, Charles j. Holt, Geo
III. KiDsolying, Geo. w. Nelson, Thomas Reed
r. G.. Scott, j. ". Shields, jr., and Edwarl
Wal. The ordination sermon was preached b.
Rev. Philip Slaashter.-AIe-. Castle, 27A.
COMING SOUL RAcR--The lovers OF aquatic
sports anticipate a pleasant time next Wednes
day afternoon, when Sir. Ryland Run and Mr.
Edward Msunder win compete In q shell race
hr. kuff viii use his shell Daisy, built By Clas
par, OF London, while Maunder win row ths
Racket, built expressly for him By Elliott, Of
New York. The course win be from Anaiostar
boat house down the river mile and o hal
and return the stakes, o champagne supper q
Welcker's,