Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-07-03

calling out to be let out, when Mr.. Dubois
unlocked the door and he walked cut, grum
bling as he went, and In passing through the
hall. where wash basin and water cooler
are kept for the exclusive use of the Off GERS,
he picked up goblet near the cooler, TO as
tOnish his stomach with a cool drink OF ice
water. Mr.. Dubois ordered him to nut IL
down, as none but the Off ,ers were permit
ted TO use that goblet. He became very
wrathy, and dashing the glass In the WASH
basin, smashing 1t TO atoms, turned on Mr.
Dubois, dealing him several heavy blows
and almost knocking him senseless Tue
station keeper recovered himself and went
for him, when a tight lasting several min
utes followed, during which the tramp tore
the officers shirt of; at the same time the
latter eot in his work SO as to floor him with
while down he quieted him with supple
mental whacks, which brought the ciaret
freely. In the meantime he caught him by
turned the key. Here he swore and RACED
until the black maria came TO the relief
of all hands. In the Police Court Friday
Officer Dubois related his experience to
Judge Smell, who ordered the belligerent
tramp into the chain gang for 80 days In de-
fault Of $50 fine for assault on the officer.
/. o. o. F. OFFICERS ELEcrEp-The
lodges ofthe District have elected the fow-
lowing officers for the term of six mont
beginning on the list instant:
Central, No. IF. T. Rawlings, NG:
w. Hough, V.G.; E. II. Dougherty, F.S.; +.
B; Lord, Jr., RS; W. G. Phillips, 7.
Washington, No. 6-Thomas II. Watson,
g.; y: s. Boixay, r s; Andrew Jacfson. i.
Eastern, No. Nv. H. Selby, NC r.,
Spear, v g.; Thomas Mockabee, F.S.; j. r.
Petty, r g; T. g. Donaldson, T.
Harmony, No. 9.-Marcellus Cole, N g.;
Joseph B; Cecil; We; Henry stewarf. F.s.;
VIM; p. Allan, r. g.; A: Z. Rose, T.
wC1W1qnM6 sson NO Wv; M LspSrte, NG
F;s g. ]. Thomson, RS; J. h. seifert. r.
Union, No. l1:-James findall, N.G; Rob't
McCutchen, We; George E. Emmons. F g.;
Friendship, No. IA. g. Taylor. N. G.; ].
Sweet, RS 3. A. Kidder, T.
g. W. Fathers, V.G.; 8. N. Thorn, Sec; j.
Beacon. No &c. T. Yoder, NIGGA.
Thomas, VG; l. 3. Allyn, Rs; ]. W. Sc
Metropolis. No. 16;-Hodges HALEY. NC;
y E. Bawsel, RS; c. w. Leannarda, T.
g.; ". p. White, VIC; F. W. PaR, IS; +.
g. Dake, RS; r. II. G. Bouis, T..
Mechanics, No: 1s-Charles w. Butler. N.
Oriental. No. 19.-John Mass, N.G; John
Weide, VIC; Henry Beogeholz, FS; John
Wahl, RS; j. L. Yogt, T.
THE FREEDMAN's BANK-Richn,onI De-
IoSttorS Send q Committee to Washington.
Wednesday night large meeting of depos-
1tOrs In the Freedman's Bank was held in
Richmond, Va, for the purpose of sending q
petition to the committee in Congress hav-
1rg charge OF the affairs of said concern,
of the bank building, which will enable the
commissioners to declare another dividend
at once. The meeting was got up by Rev.
MI Derrick, who has taken an active part
In bringing about what has been done In the
interest OF the depOsitOrs. A circular was
read as coming from the commissioners, in
which they ask Congress to purchase the
building; likewise desiring the depositors
TO urge by petition the granting of the
prayer. committee OF three was appointed
to draw up suitable resolutions and to re-
night. Rev. Mr.. Derrick was chosen caaii-
man. He was also requested to bear the
documents to Washington.
THE HACKsTAND INJUNCTION. Since
the temporary Injunction was issued a few
days since, by Judge Wylie, in the case OF
Commissioners Of the District and the
Dulipg and twenty three other hackmen,
north Of Pennsylvania avenue. as
hackstand, the stand has been vacant.
The cabbies, however, have adopted the
course of keeping close at hand, and al
though The vehicles do not stand at the point
In question, the ususual number OF carriages
may be found almost constantly in motion
in the neighborhood.
ANACosT1A ITEMs.-Ediitor Star: The 11th-
street approach to the Navy Yard bridge Is
very rough. AS the workmen are clearing
the brick for the street cars TO run, 1t is
hoped they will clear the highway OF those
the approach to the bridge is dark aud dam
geTous,
Nichols avenue is going to destruction
VIII not the Doctor see that this popular
drive is improved by gravel, where now there
is succession of valleys?
There is new colored Baptist church
lbrick) being built nearly opposite Douglass
hail, at Hillsdale.
THE NEW YORK REPUBLICAN AssocIA-
TON met Saturday evening, Mr.. Alonzo
were added to the rolls. Able speeches were
made by Messrs Bell, Brown, Bolway, Mar
tin. Henry, Stocking and others. Much
nouncement made by Col. J. N. Stocking,
chairman of the subcommittee on trans
portation, that reduced round trip exclusion
rates bad been secured to central and west
ern New York, over the Northern Central
lailIoad-tickets good for thirty days, and
enabling those who so desire To visit the
Centennial exhibition on the return trip.
FOURTH DISTRICT GRAMMAR SCHOOL
The agitation now going on In the communi-
ty relative to the organization and govern.
deep interest. Especially Is this the case In
the 4th district, where an attempt has been
made TO remove Mr.. John E. Thompson. the
the male grammar school in that district, in
order to further q selfish purpose. Mr..
Thompson Is a superior teacher, and his re-
moval would be q calamity to the school
over which he has SO long presided.-GS Sunday
Herald.
THE ANACosTIA RAILWAY COMPANY
opened that portion Of their road from
UDiontown to It'll street east to travel on
Saturday evening by putting on two cars.
Three more are expected in a few days. thus
making five, which will be ample for the
distance TO be operated. The citizens of
UniontOwn and East washington are de-
lighted, and patronize the road 30 well as to
exceed the expectations of the company. AS
soon as the streets in process OF improve
ment are completed the company will push
forward the balance OF the road.
Two FIRES YEsfERDAY. Two frame
houses, corner OF 18th and G streets south
east, owned by Mrs. Margaret WEIGH, were
nearly destroyed by IRE about 8 O'Clock yes
terday morning. The department promptly
responded to an alarm from box 52i. .'''
The alarm struck about 8 o'clock yester-
day morning from box 81, was for the burn
Ing Of q back building OF house No. 17Z3
Pennsylvania avenue. owned by Jas. Kellv
and occupied by Mrs. Roterburg. Loss $500
no insurance.
BUILDING PERMITS issued by Inspecto,
Plowman:-R Richard Smith, q two.story
fYamo dwelling, west side 10th. between v