Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-12-22
Condensed Locals.

Condensed Locals.
The street lamps Will be lighted At sos ID.
NJ. and extinguished NJ 40 q. m.
Taylor q Huftys store No. 933 Pa. avenue,
viii be open tonight until 9oclock.
Some one has stolen twenty pocket bibles
nom The African Union Wesley church, In
the west erd OF the city.
The ice has nearly all disappeared from the
river, and steamers and sail vessels are again
The women's Christian Association has
reelected all its officers 20 serve another
year.
The funeral Of the late Detective Pierson,
IN Baltimore yesterday, was largely attend
ed. Among the pail bearers were Chief Clar-
voc and Detective McDevitt, OF this city,
AT the annual meeting OF the Hagerstown
Touring company in that city yesterday,
David l.. Morrison, William b. Todd, and
William l.. Bramhall, Of this city, were
among the directors elected.
The New England Society of this city cele-
brate torefathers' Day by soeiable to-
night, at Masonic Temple, where there will
be music, snort addresses, poems, &c, fol-
lowed by dancing.
Tire Controller of the Currency has declared
dividend Of fifteen per cent. In favor OF the
creditors OF the First National Bank of
Washington, payable at the Office of the re-
eeiveI on the 24th inst.
The Commissioners are making prepara-
tons 10 pay of all the employees under the
District government, including school teacil-
eTs, for the month OF December, before
Mr.. John r. Ball, party to one of the di-
roTee cases reported in yesterdays STAR,
ease communicated to his wife by him, and
in justice TO Mr.. Ball we state that the re-
cord sustaiDs him.
About O'Clock last night Mr.. G. w Bryan,
while standing at the corner OF 10th and III
streets,was approached by cOlored woman,
VINO sDatched his pocket book, containing
some valuable papers and co cents in money,
and made of.
About g.. o'clock yesterday a frame shanty
in square bounded by p street, Rhode Island
avenue, 10th and 18th streets, took fire from
the upsetiing OF the stove by the children.
Cfheer Reese and the neighbors extinguished
At an adjourned meeting last eve
mig OF the colored republicans of
thls District, for the purpose of re-
organization, nothing was done except TO
discuss the question as 10 what hall they
should engage for their permanent headquar
ters, but they came TO no conclusion.
A great feature of the school year at Rock
Hill college, Md, is the Christmas celebra-
ton. II comes of tomorrow at 10 a. M, and
James +. Aosher and Walter l.. Iardella, of
This District, are among those who have
prominent parts assigned them IN the pro-
gramme. This college fits young men for
sc,entlae or commercial pursuits. See the
From j. Markriter we have the "Mer-
chants Calendar for 1876, designed and typo
graphically executed by Rich'd a. Macomb,
and superbly printed by McGIn & Witherow
IL contains good selection of reading mat
ter, humorous and instructive, and the cal
reference. The hook is distributed free by
Markriter, 439 9Th street.
The funeral OF BAIL Brown, the veteran
Waterman of the United States navy yard,
took place from Israel church Yesterday af-
teTncon. and was attended by Eastern Star
Lodge, No. 102s, g., U. o. o. F., and Solomon
Lodge, No. Is. Independent Order of Good
samaritan The services were conducted
by Rev. Jacob Mitchell, and the remains
were inferred in the HaTmonial ground.
About OK O'Clock last night male baby
ABOUT two months old was left on the steps,
corner OF 11th and y streets. with a note
stating that il was the child of a poor but
honest woman. and its Willie
LlveTwoOd, and requesting the Sisters to
take charge of it. Sergeant Brosnan and
Omeer Byron took it to the 9th precinct sta
lion, and IL was placed in st. AIMS infant
asylum this morning.
THE BOARD OF HEALTH met last even
ing, and the health officer presented his
weekly report; also, report on the COM
mnndeau ~ IN reference to TIE public urnal
IN which ne says IL has been frequently OBJ
strueted by cigar stumps, &c, and a nui
sanee created on the floor. He recommends
that regulation be adopted prescribing
nne, and that the Superintendent OF Police
pc requested to instruct the officer on the
1eat 10 Keep careful watch on the urinal.
The matter was referred TO the committee on
ordinances, with Instructions to prepare an
ordnance as recommended. The report of
me registrar OF vital statistics for the week
ending december II, was read, showing 50
deaths; white SO and colored IS. The princi-
fai causes were typhoid fever, pneumonia,
Pnimon&i1s, and old age. There were two
deaths froIn coal Oil. The mortality was one
less Than last week or at tate of 425 per 1000
Per annuhl. Rate OF mortality Of white pop
nlation was 1928 per GOO per annum while
The mortality OF the colored population was
5sl35 per 900 for the same period. Rate OF
over deaths 5.SsS per 600; while the decrease
OF the coiored population by deaths over
births was u -3SS per 1,eoo. A communica-
non was received from 4. ID. Howard. ask
ing for $40 compensation for property de-
stroyed at the Howard house in January, in
consequence OF one OF his employees, W. H
Sanderson, having the small box. II yasor.
GeTed 10 be returned, With the Information
that the board had no authority 70 paw for
property DESTROYED by its owners.
TIE CHRISTMAS SEASON recalls 10 the
MINDS OF housekeepers and others the. ueces-
slty OF restocking tie lardeE. Ia England
and Germany the custom is 20 give no the
holidays TO the enjoyment OF well EIled
oa1 sSs In THIS era, however the perfection
bles is greatly commented upon by all, and
without these the pantry is. indeed, poorly
OF 18th and streets, has OF the above men
TONED goods large and varied stock. which
cannot De surpassed. Wines, choice liquors,
clgars, and Christmas articles IN general. are
among his specialties. The public are Invited
by This gentleman to inspect his perfect
stock.
MASONIC ELECTIONs-At the ANIMAL
meeting OF Federal Lodge, No. 1. F. A. A NJ
last nlght, Officers were elected for the ensu-
Ing year as follows: Jos. Hamacher. w. NJ;
". >. jerks, s. NJ; A. r. Brown, j. W.; VIM
~. Goods, Treas; VIM. q. Brock, Sec'y; VIM.
T.. Cox, Tiler.
AT The annual meeting OF Hiram Lodge,
No. 10, the following officers were elected TO
serve during the ensuing year: Jas. B. Lam |
Die, W. NJ; John VI. Fernandez 8. w; RObt.
Armour, J. W; John NJ. Jewell, Secretary,
tIe-elected( Geo. 3 Kraft, Treasurer, ire
eleetee;l y. BOuvet, TIler. Louis ID. Wiese |
and VI. X. ThoTp were chosen trustees. 1
CHOICE MEArs-The reputation estab-
nsned by the late b. +. Hunt for always
having In market the best beef, lamb and |
mutton the country afforded bids fair TO be |
perpetuated oy his Son, who continues BUSH
ness at the old stands in Center and Northern
markets. Young Mr.. II. has spared neither
trouble nor expense in providing his holiday |
supply this season, as any one can see by
inspecting his display as advertised in an
other column. The show tomorrow morn
ing at Center Market Will be particularly
nne and tempting.
ARRESTED AND HELD TO BArL-Officer
A. Miller, Of the nth precinct, arrested
irving l.. Beverage, white, and Geo. Harris, |
colored, yesterday; the firstnamed on the