Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-11-27

for the maintenance OF the public schools
maintaining that they had n tendency to
elevate the nation in morality and religion.
He read statistics TO prove that where good
school systems prevail crime and pauperism
rs less than in those countries without these
advantages.
District Government AGafrs.
The assessors Of taxes having inadvertent-
ly assessed property belonging to the British
and PIussian ministers, an opinion has been
rendered by District Attorney Stanton that
the property is not subject TO taxation under
The Washington Gas Light Company has
been authorized to erect twelve gas LAMPS
on Water street, from Nj TO o street, and on
u street, from ~ TO Water street south
west.
The fremen have their annual parade and
inspection this afternoon. The companies
and apparatus will be inspected by the Dis
trict Commissioners at O'Clock, at Scott
square.
BUILDING PERMITS
issued TO day by Inspector Plowman:-John
Kane, twO-story brick dwelling. west side
LIST, bt tween and X streets northwest; $1,000.
Emily Johnson, brick dwelling on alley
between 10th and nth and l. and NJ streets
northwest; S3C0 Robert Scott, a twO-story
frame dwelling. east side nth, between T
and u streets northwest; $50. Joseph B.
Williamson, seven two-story and basement
brick dwellings and stores. north side Pierce
street. between 4th and 18th streets north
west; SCI .0GO. Samuel ri. Ellis, a brick store
house, east side sth. between and G. streets
southeast; $500. Elijah Behrend, two two
stores, east side Sth, between and 8 streets
northwest; $500. Henry Hutton, frame
dwelling. west side 18th, between V and W
streets northwest; SEQ.
THE THEATER - NgfjOadI The0fer - The
HPrincess of TrebizoEde' was performed by
usual good style. Mrs. oates, in the role of
prince Raphael was as captivating az
ever. and her elegant costumes were greatly
admired. The other characters were all well
represented. Tonight this excellent troupe
will appear for the last time In HI,es Ra-
wards ard .'Trial by jury Next week the
renowned tragedian, Mr.. John McCullough,
will commence an engagement at this thea
Ter. Monday night Hamlet" which is con-
sidered one of Mr.. McCullough's best roles
will be presented. Able support will be rem
deIed by the best talent OF Mr.. Ford's COM
peny.
F6rors Opera House.-Salisbury's Trouba
Gcurs Will appear for the last time to- night.
TIE troupe is good one, and every role is
admirably flied. Patchwork" is full of
roilicking fun throughout, and never fails to
please.
ThedteT Conliqte-The programme of this
theater comprises "Jim Bludsoe" and an adj
ditional hrst-class variety performance,
which never fails to draw good houses. A
new bill next week.
MARRIAGE LICENSES have been issued as
follows;-Wm. Perry and Fannie johnson,
of GeorgetOwn; Philip j. Mathews and
jacob A. Miller and Mary j. Nelson; sam;i
D. Knott and Harriet A. Dixon Robert
farnham and Emma j. Lowry; Frank N.
Moore and Mamie ID. Larner; George John
SOD and Amelia Holmes; Sampson ID. Talbot
and Adele A. Martin; Charles III. Parker. of
Pittsburg. Pa, and Annie f. Burnett; Ed
old Snowden and Leila Lackey, OF Alexan-
dria, Va; Richard c. Noung and Amanda
Lane; Robert r. Mathews and savilla B.
and Mary w. b. Phelps; Joseph Williams
and Josephine Mahoney; John w. wheatley
and Fanny c. Robey; Joseph B. Thomas, of
ntxr and Go -
TIE QUAILEATISG FEAT AGAIN-Jas
ODoDnell, Of Madison. Indiana, has bet
that he will eat thirty quails in thirty con-
adviees be had eaten twenty five. His s sae.
cess Is yet considered doubtful, as Quails
though very good occasionally, are thought
10 be impossible TO eat all the time. II is
said that nobody has ever succeeded in get
ting beyond twenty seven in twenty seven
days; and II O'Donnell succeeds he will be
without rival In his glory.-E1chon1e.
Guess not a Washingtonian year or two
since ate 80 in as many days-One for break
he had won his s10o for the feat very easily.
notwithstanding the reports OF his falling OF
in weight, loss of physical vigor, etc.
SUDDEN DEATH.-Yesterday afternoon
man named John Callahan was found dead
In bed at No. AS Pennsy vania avenue north
west The proprietor OF the house states
That Callahan came tIere about one O'Clock
yesterday morning and secured lodgings. and
was assigned 10 room. An autopsy was
held this morning; ard the cause of death
wns aseerfsined TO be Bright's disease OF the
kidneys. The coroner therefore decided that
an i.squest was unnecessary.
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APPLICATION FOR DIvoRCE.-Yesteriay
Mr.. A. X. Browne. for Martha T.. Upper
fied hin for a divorce from VIM. s. Tup-
Per. Tn bill charges that the parties were
defendant deserted the complainant; thai
one child vas the issue of said marriage;
that defend ant has been living in adultery
with one Eli sabeth II. Reed, In the town OF
Milford, Ma as, since September 6, 1875
Wherefore tn, complainant prays divorce
and the eustod ' OF her child.
HEAVY ROBE TRY OF FURs.-some time
last night the ha = and fur store OF Mr.. B. III.
Stinemetz, on Pc Gnsylvania avenue, near
18th street, was emf cred by burglars from the
nont oy means Of ji mmies, and about 81 500
worth OF furs stolen md carried out the back
way. No clue has as yet been discovered of
me property or thieve.S
Mr.. CHARLES +. Nc sRAY, whose shoot
Ing by Mr.. w. A. Palm. ", In South Bend
Ind, has been mentioned IN THE STAR, was
heard from on THURSDAY asst: He was then
wife. who has been quite Ill In this city, is
recovering, under the profess tonal attention
of DR.. {. c. Cox
JOIN b. GoCGH.-Secure you -seats with
out extra charge At Choate { Cos for
Coughs new lecture, cylinders. Indica-
ttons row are tbst every seat will De caken
Be In time This lecture is Mr. Gou, a best.
ROMAN GOLD, gold plate, Lake Geor. . dta-
nords, coral and jet Jewelry In all the new
Than ever received 81 Prfgg's Jewelry Ste re,
No 81 Pennsylvania avenue, nearby stre>I
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A FnE Lot of eolorcd pictures for bon-bon
Iencs- eoTnncopias AID other holiday deco
.stlefS eIsd uses, lust received at Junction