Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-11-13

ing a. Lincoln hall yesterday afternoon was
held in reference TO the subject. It was a
and was addressed by Mr. A. T. Stewart and
DR.. o. +. PIesbrey.
The extension OF the Capitol grounds to
complete the sweep of the circle west OF the
Capitol will necessitate the demolition OF the
buildings on the corner OF LIST street aud
pennsylvania avenue, now occupied as the
washington and Georgetown railroad office.
The company will transfer its Office few
doors west this week.
Future Government OF the District
NETTING OF THE JOINT CONGRESSIONAL
COMMITTEES.
The Joint Committee OF the Senate and
House Of Representatives appointed to frame
q form OF government for the District of
Columbia met at the rooms of the District
Committee this morning at 10 o'clock, Sem
ator Spencer In the chair.
The only person who appeared before the
committee was Ben. F. DarnsIlle, of George
town, who leIS a written argument advo-
eating the repeal OF the existing laws with
IefereU &c TO usury In the District of Column
ola. In brief, Mr.. DarneiIle wants the rate
OF interest to prevail at per cent. as the
ordinary rate, but wants the limit OF 10 per
cent. for contract interest To be removed and
TO have IL made optional between contract
ing parties tost any rate OF interest may be
paid Voluntarily agreed upon.
Mr.. Handy, representing the interests of
the county, nied paper advocating a return
10 tie old levy court system.
An aTgum ent will De submitted, on behalf
Of the citizens OF Georgetown, advocating a
return To tbs old municipal system and the
election OF a mayor, and divorcing George
town from Washington.
The committee Will meet at 10 O'Clock to-
morrow morning 10 further hear the views
ofsueh citizens as may come before 1t.
SCHILLERBUND IN THE FIELD AGAIN.
Last Friday evening, the members OF this
society and many OF their friends, celebrated
scniliers birthday at the residence of Mr..
II m IT,
70 the pleasing programme prepared, Mrs.
Miller and her winning daughter, Miss Ida,
materially enhanced the pleasure of the eve
ming by the beautiful decorations of their
me parlors. The tasteful arrangement OF
American and German flags, choice flowers
and articles OF vertu; browning all with a
~ lerdid Dnst OF Schiller, won the euthusi-
astie admiration or their appreciativeg guests.
In The absence Of Professor Berkau, the en-
teitaibment was under the mana cement of
the executive committee, the chairman OF
wnieh-Hon. L. B. French-made the intro
ductoTy remarks In bis usual happy manner
Inc programme, both literary and musical,
was mostly given by the members OF the
class, who under the instruction Of Professor
Berkau, not only proved themselves apt Ia
me study OF German, but capable of provid-
Ing entertainments OF the most elegant and
agreeable character. The readings in Ger
man By Misses Irish and Miller were excel
lent; Miss Ware delighted every one with
style, the last OF which "Kifty Maloney,n
brought down the house. Mr.. French also
aDCke The company by a humorous reading:
Tie aOrisin Of PoetryS Ths beaul, S1 yoi ce
OF Mrs. Camp together with her graceful and
willing fesrorse ~ the many epcores COM
pletely charmed her audience. To Ter frst
solo, Thou seemest TO be flower" Sct,ich
Thomas beautiful song HEilleen Arlauna.n
Later In the evening Professor Sherman
made his appearance. and with Miss Miller,
gave a most delightful piano duet Last,
but by no means least, OF the many good
things OF the evenir 2, was duet given by
Messrs. Middleton and Knoop, At the earnest
request of Mrs. Miller after the close Of the
programme with piano accompanied by Mr.
w. E. Middleton.
Among those present were Mrs. z. B.
French, Judge and Mrs. Macarthur, Hon
Horatio King and lady, DR.. Rankin and
lady, Mrs Chief Engineer Aston, Miss Ed
munds, Mrs and Miss Green, Mrs. and Miss
Pearl, Col. c. p. Benedict. Mr. and Miss Len
man, Mr.. and Mrs. Fassett, o. IA Irish ESQ !,
Miss Strong, Miss Shearer, Mrs. p r Nelson
nd daughter, Miss Handy, Mr.. Ives, and
many others.
ANNIVERSARY SERMoS.-At ST. PauTs
Lutheran Church yesterday the pastor, Rev.
8 Domer, delivered the second Anniversary
sermon before large congregation. The
sermon was peculiarly appropriate one, IN
which be referred 70 the pleasant relations
existing between pastor and people In his
church, snd spoke Of the participation OF
The congregation In the union meetings of
last winter, during which as church and
stated that during the year he had preached
lcs times, lectured 40 times, attended the
yoGng peoples meeting and superintendent
The Sunday school at every session except
three or four; welcomed just 100 memoer
into the church; attended 10 funerals; So
lemnlzed II marriages; paid not less tn an
geo pas toral visits. besides visiting the sick
and dying. The financial report shows re-
eeipts - s56y45. including ordinary basket
conectons s46l.l2, and expenditures q, 7l3. OF
GEN PETER +. BACON has been selected
70 MI the vacancy In the Board of Police
Commissioners occasioned by the resigna-
ton OF DIR. c. II. Nichols. This APPOINT
ment VIII give general satisfaction. The
general IL well known TO our citizens "a an
acuve business man, OF upQuestiened fnteg-
Tfty, and mas experience In public affairs
He was formerly q police oOnmi ssiouer
snd 10 At present member OF the Board OF
Fire Commissioners.
ACCIDENTALLY SHor-Mr. j. w. Plan,
me, with painful accident last week Al his
was banding him q loaded pistol it was &C
eideptally discharged, the ball entering h,s
body just above his nip, causing . serious
and painful wound He Is at the house OF
MS brother, Mr.. j. I. K. Plant, and Is doing
ssuel as could be expected under the cir
cumstances.
A WOMAN BURyEpRYA CoAI OuEx.
PLosIoN--Ellen Kelly was severely burn al
ocnt the legs and body by the explosion o.
cosI OIL amp ~ house No. 2l6 Cd stree,
snwest saturday evening. and was akeu
alarm OF IRE was turned in from nov ia hi
Inc Ames were extinguished before tine a ?,
department arrived. '1S ~
REAL ESTATE sALE-O, s.,,.,
Ne ssrs. Duncanson Bros, auctionesrs 80,
Tor Michael Crane aud Judsoa T. Call, exec
a rec feel one inch on south X stresf ha
IFse1 n and 9Th streets east, 70 g. n