Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-11-19


Considerable dissatisfaction exists among
The captains and owners Of oyster schooners
VINO orlng marine products to our wharveS
10 relation TO the manner i'm which business
is conducted by certain commission de a lerS
ana their numerous drummers. whom the
captains allege practically control the oy.-
yer trade: end nx the prices for both buying
and selling, at the same time taking the
lions share of the profits. In former times
captains OF oyster vessels sold their rargOes
direct to the hotel and restaurant Keepers
without the interference OF middle men: but
The trade has been so manipulated by Inese.
agents, IL Is alleged, that the Old custsm has
been entirely broken up, the keepers OF res
tauraDts and other consumers depending al
together on the middle men for their sun
plies. This has resulted in driving many of
the oystermen TO other markets, and in some
instances The abandonment of the business
by old oyster dredgers who no longer fiud it
profitable. They also state that recent de-
clsions In the Police Court, in cases where
Iarnes nave been charged with violation of
the law regulating the sale of oysters have
worked very much to their prejudice. II is
probable that some action will soon be taken
by these Oystermen to secure their rights
through mutual protection organization.
A RAILROAD SUIT SETTLED-It will be
remembered that when the Baltimore and
Potomac railroad took possession of the res
Ivation at the Intersection of 9Th and Il
streets, Mr.. W. II. Campbell, who had been
refused TO remove his wood and coal office.
and In consequence the company removed
me building. For this Mr.. Campbell entered
a suit in August, 1874, against the company
for trespass, claiming IS 900 damages, and
the suit has been pending since. Yesterday,
IN the Circuit Court, Judge Cartier, by con,
sent OF counsel, (Mr. Norris for plaintiff and
Mr.. Daniel Clarke foI defendantD Judgment
was given for plaintiff for 1925.
NATIONAL THEATER-Mr. John f. Owens
continues To draw crowded houses and mis-
engagement this week has been a success
As Joshua Butterfly" in Victims" last
No mt ar-stf
roar OF laughter, and in the role of Scion
Single he ustained mis- well-earue,t repu-
tation for his admirable impersOnation OF
mar oid cOuntryman. The support this week
has been excellent throughout Miss Min
nttte thompson has even added 10 the favor
able impression she made at her debut.
Tonight Mr.. owens has benefit and will
appear as caleb Plummer, in dot, or the
Cricket on the Hearth, :" and Miss Tbompson
VIII take the part OF Bertha, the Blind Girl.
THE PROPOSED HALLWAY BETWEEN
WASHINGTON AND BLADENsBURG.-Last
In running a steam railway between rms
city and Biadensburg met at the residences
OF MI. Hawkins TAYLOR, 30 1st street north
east. III was stated that the enterprise was
meeting throughout this city and Bladens-
burg with much encouragement, and they
expect oy next Thursday TO have the charter
drawn up, IN order 70 lay IL before Congress
very early in the session. Their books will
be open very soon, TO allow persons desiring
no, 10 sis,s 90 M 20 no So Under The laws OF
Incorporated under general law.
MARRIAGE AZ THE METROPOLITAN
GHURCH-The ringing OF "Haste TO the
wedding" and other lively airs ON the chime
bells OF the Metropolitan M. E.) church last
evening summoned q large attendance al
that edince of the friends of Mr. Cornelius
Emmerich and Miss Atkinson, of this city,
10 witness their union. As the bridal party
narcned into church Mendellsohn's "Wei-
m.ng March was performed on the organ.
nne marriage ceremony was performed by
heS. Dr Newman. There was Afterwards a
reception at the brides residence on Massa-
ehusetts avenue. At nine O'Clock the youno
eS"Pie seafleu northward on a welding tour
THE GRAND LODGE Of Coon reNPLAns
nss eiected tae ioilowing officers for the en-.
suing year. q. w. G. T., J. n. Roiton. ~ w
Counselor, w. 9 Stetson; q. w. NJ
Mary Loury; q. w. Secretary. Wsiter
Drummond; G.. W. Treasurer w III. womsr.
sley; Representative 10 the Right Worfbv
Grand Lodge, Charles T.. Common The an
nusl report shows an increase in All tine
lodges OF the Jurisdiction except OrientaI.
No. :, which surrendered its charter about a
week since.
FORGERY AND CONSPIRACY CASES Con-
fiNUED-The case OF Guy III. Thomson
EoGert Il. Gill, Samuel L. Luckett and T. j.
Lazenoy, charged with conspiracy To de-
fraud the government and forgery, which
were hxed for trial in the Criminal Court
tJGdge AacArthur) to day, were continued
Inls morning In consequence OF the absence
.. M. COOK, who appears with Nj. Riddle
Iot the defense.