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Very Common Incident.

While car 1l0 OF the Third avenue limo VS.
coming down the Bowery. Grand street, sboss
1850 yesterday morning. nlled with and women.
two young ruans inside fought The passengers were
go closely pressed together that every blow struck by
the comoatants recoed upon those near them. There
was wild confusion. A woman received blow In the
face The conductor feeby called out, Now, younf
fellows be stiil now behave yourselves say" But b1
dd nOthinR to quiet the tumut shouts oaths
ana the breaking OF glass were mingled A policeman
boarded the They are nghting insde-stop tnemS
said passenger. "lts not my business" was the ro
ply but as the noise increased the officer pushel
through the crowd seized Of the combat atant8
whom he COMPEL ed the conductor 10 nut of
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shot. but Didn't Notice it Mt Firse.

Peter Gown, colored, OF 1876 Sands streSe,
Brooklyn arrested Saturday for intoxicatios.
and was locked up In the York street police station.
some time Afterwards II vas discovered that he vas
sun ring from pistol shot wound the neck ant he
was taken to the City Hospital The doctors were IN.
able 10 forete the result. the course OF tho ban
could not be traced Gown utterly refused tell
the wound was received and toe police have been
able 10 learn anything further AbOutit,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-18

While Mrs. DAILY was sick In her bed at III Bas
street. Jersey city. Thursday he thought that shs
heard her husband. who was at work on vanderbntt
grain elevator call to her aloud three times Knowing
that he was doing perous work soft, as carpenter
she became distracted Mr. Day returned home safe tha1
evening but tet I'll ~ ease, ami on the follow morn
ing he shrsnk from eoinRto work When he vent awsv
he repeated kssed bis wife and daughter In precisel1
twenty four hours after Mrs. Daily she heard ht
voice. MT Day lost his balance and fell . distance 81
fortY-eignt feet, and was killed.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-18
Saturday Night Gambling.

Most OF the gambling places we're In fun
operation on Saturday Bill Loyells faro game at LOG
Chatham street, with jim Bishop dealing; al Grand
street and the Bowery. drug store, faro gams
carried on by Jack shaw, Rem McManus. ana "Jev
Mose'-a night game visited by clerks and pedders
the other side OF the BOwery In Grand rect over
another drug store faro bank and probably the Dest
guarded place IN the city Pete hclntyres place ID
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-18
An Opiuion n.to Min Pinch

Commodore Vanderbilt suffered a little more
pain yesterday than on Saturday, Ills family sang
hymns around his bedside. lie only one visitor q
relative from Mobile His appetite is stil good for
soft boiled tggr and milk punch
"1he mln who could make nils punch iust right
every timr sald he yesterday morning as he slipped
his iavorte beverage "aui who knew how to keep out
everything obnoxou. and put IL everything delicious
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-18

ROCHESTER. sept. ID. h. r. Webster. the III an
whom Charles Eighmey hanged Tor the murder Of
Cranda accused the ,cafold Of being insugator
Of the crime has published an explanation He denies
Eghmcys charge, aud says that the motive prompting
II revenge Webster having been lmp0t Wit
ness for the prosecution. lie sAye that the Sherlns
warrant f. calling INN forward was outrageous, and
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-18
Insurance Clerks Pedestrian Match

On Saturday evening pedestrian contest tooA
place In Military Park. Newark. between George Nns
ohel, representing the insurance clerks Of Now York
and Atmose Baggett, representing the Newark cerka
The distance decided upon Was ten miles, thirty
circuits OF Military Park but by mutual consent onlr
twenty Tour circuits were made Mitchell was winner
IN one hour and forty nye minutes BagRett
distance IN one hour nftytwo minutes ten ssconds.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-18
Disturbing nm Omc.r,. Rcyer,...

Omcer Thomas llaver, of Jersey CITY, while
passing along Newark avenue yesterday morning. had
his meditauons violently interrupted by the whI of
pistol bullet by his ear IL came from the "Crowb
hest Nhere, within few minutes afterwards, sam
sutton, u bad young negro, was captured with
NoNer one chamotr empue1 stll IN his hand. lie
admitted nrlng the shot, mot " DO any harm, bul
lust to skCcT somebody o.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-18

About year ago swiss Association WIS or
ganized In this city with the comics ed object Of pot
cal reform. In a meeting held IN Teutona Hail. yes.
terday, II decided to send all address
All the swiss fesdeuts ~ the United states In the
next election, although the organization Wl not
body support either party II Is said that large major.
IT. OF tue memhers will vote for Tllden the repre-
sentative Of reform.
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Another OF Boecber,, u,c..r. Gam.

The Rev. Geo. u. Bacon, who died in Orange.
n J few days since, after lingering Illness was tho
son OF Leonard Bacon Ho was born In 1885, and rrs
duated while yet young from Yale College. His nlness
mpeled him TO spend mnch OF his time abroad
His last trip was to South Carolina. lie pss
tor Of the Valley Congregational Church In oranss
from his twenty fourth Throughout the Beeohcr
excitement he was unninching supporter OF 90
cused pastor, rendering him substantial assist
ance than any other person, Mr.. shcarman excepted
HIS fat In Mr.. Beecher was great tnat when he
failed 70 have Mr. Bowen taken IRON the Executive
Iommlttee OF the Congregational Union he resigned
main IN the Association. He was OF great service 70
IN -
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-18

CoSsrANTINoPLE, Sept. IA new commits
sion OF inquiry appointed by the Turkish Government
viii go immediately to Phihppopor to investigate the
Bugaran atrocities try the perpetrators Of The cut.
RACES, and punish the guilty.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-18

UTICA, sept. 1.-THE extensive furniture and
char manutsctory Of T. II. COnAnt & sons, Mt Camden
IN this county, burned at about four O'Clock this
morning The pro pcrty destroyed included the factory
paint shop, engine ami boiler rooms dY houses, bend
houses, olce, mill, stpck rhedH, glue houses, ana
an Immense quantity u lumber aud logs. rne total
loss about 500 900 on when there an insurance VI
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-18

The eighteenth annual exhibition Of tho New
Jersey state Agricultural Society viii open IN waver.
ley PARK, between Newark and Elizabeth. to-day, and
continue for nYe days. The tournament will come on
on THURSDAY. at O'clock. fo the state Cup, aud on
FudaY, Tor four handsome testimonials.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-18

Lucy Hall and Ellen Williams were committed
by Justice Wande In the Yorkville Police Court yes
teriay, for having fractured the skull OF James IL
VI hams, the hushanl u Ellen. On Saturday pighl
Williams demanded his supper ana Flea refused -
set Il rady Then she ana Lucy, sisters beat him "a
Inconsistencies with pound weight and dat iron.
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PRICE TWO CENTS
LIFE In THE METROPOLIS.
DAsHEs HERE AND THERE M rH6
SUNS REPORTERS.
The Hotel business at Its Best-An Unususa
Number Of strangers In the City-Thou-
snnds doing TO md from the lirent Sharx.,


Number Of strangers In the Ciy-Thou.
sands Going TO and from the Great show.
The hotels OF this city arc moro crowded than
At any previous time within many years. Strangers 60
from one to another. often spending half day befos
they md suitable places In vnich cat and sleep. The
overflow from the hotels into fashionable boarding
houses, and s clear gain to those lsndladics whoss
regular boarders have not returned from res
dences. The Of this great the numbs
Of strangers is the Philadelphia show Nearly all vhs
go to the Exhibition include in the trip visit TO tho
metropolis and II is believed that last and this wecn
Will include the greatest attendance there This grcse
class added to the thousands Of merchants who
from all p-rts OF the country at this season TO bug
goods In most OF the hotels cots occupy thaf
are usually devoted to other purposes than sleepn
some OF the parlors late at night look ike hospital
wards Especially are the hotels that charge less thaa
the highest prces unable to accommo date the busineu
mat Is ohered An inspection OF the principal estab
hhnenu yesterday demonstrated their prosperous
cohuuon' The guests, kept In doors by the rain ana
the JACK OF diversions on Sunday crowded the ofcea
reaulng rooms, and bars to uncomfortable extent.
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THE LATEST oLD World NEWS.
Danish vice-Con-ul Killed on Board n
Hamburg steamer.

PLYMOUTH, Sept. 1.-THE Hamburg-American
steamship Cimora, from New York, arrived here to-
day On the io,h inst Justus Tai Marson. the Danish
Sudden lurch Of the ship threw him against the Du
a feX III
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-18

Miss Mary Jane Mcnamara, II years old, Of
Montgomery avenue Sew Dr .hton. 5 l., sent oul
~ her mother on some errAn1 her home. on th2
3lst Of August last. aud has not yet returned.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-18
Whal would DR.. MaMhu. say TO Thl.t

on Friday Mrs. Ira Hand Of Wayerley Park,
n, Ju had family party which was attended by sixty
OF her descendants, The to al number living and de
e l6l. Of which lo7 are living The venerable lady q
M
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-18

The SUFFOLK county. L. l.. Agricultural Society
will hold It's annual tair at RYerhcad. Oct T. and o.
The Farmers and Mechanics CLUB of Flshye, l.. H.
Will hOld its annual fair sept % aud 80
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-18

LANCASTER, Sept l6.-At Republican bonfire
and meeting In this place, Wednesday night crosses
were taken from graves In ST. Josephs German Catho.
lie graveyard and piled on the nre.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-18

MILFORD, Pa, sept. Thomas Kean Of
Paterson, y, J. laborer on the Lehigh anu Eastern
Railroad, buried IN the debris Of al emban kne Mt
yesterday afternoon and killed.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-18
The Excise Farce Om,,tsd.


The uau farce Of nn excise raid WAS not eu>>
scied IA 6ilmOre's Garden last evening No beer uN
little wanted.
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More Religious Intolerance in spain.

do has ordered the Protestant pastor there 10 keep
door of his chapel lsed. because external manifesto
lions are prohibited by the Constitution.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-18

The Rev. John Fulton, late Dean OF ST. Paurs
Church, Indianapolis, has accepted call 10 Christ
Church In this city lie will preach his met sermon
tho 24th inst.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-18

Al sunset TODAY, according to Jewish com,
pulatlJn the b631th OF the words existence wM
begin The usua services are to be held.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-18

Augustin Days story, PiQue." now ready In
the FreS1de COpu udAl0n.-AdV
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-18

The Thermometer iu New York Yesterday.
A. lIudnuts at 3 o'clock A. NJ, b9'; 9, So {
b7'i ~ Mp Of $50 = NJ. So O. 62' w. ~ L. oe's
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-18

Goodal Playing Csrds; good stock; nice de-
slgas order early Victor l.. Mauger ilO Roade st
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-18

Stowarts wholesale down town house they
maintain a prudent degree OF reticence, and
reserve. business at the uptown retail house
is very active.
Der wanderer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1867-1957, 1876-09-30
Mas Dem Warfenf@FF.
ole gausren por ben INSTRUMENTATION

Ole 8aueTen DOT btm NTte8smtntter:
sauern @ir bitten sstprlamR umger>
f6isbuna Der Gtnterufuus BITS mad Der
Grnte.
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tcnr,t Sas @ilitdr anb bann Der gaur.
@egenfId:
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fein Srcb mstr; aud Safer, 9su unb
StrCb inb 81 Gnhe.
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Ginidufe su maGen2
3atlmetter Die 8auernf<nsel fassn :
mas fe baden, brauHen fe felbf. tenn ert
tCurne Der Bauer unb bann bas NtlttGr.
Der wanderer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1867-1957, 1876-09-30
unterfhteb b.

nnterf&teb B.
@Orin eletGen f& Stus TX. unb Salt 2
SIN gar ni&ts.
@Urin unterf&stben ie fG aber?
gtus TX. III Der fattOlif&en STRIDE Elm
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fen.
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8arOn, tDte trtnssnSte bteB etbna&ts> Sert-
en;ett BIER 3u? %2anewetlen f& re&t febr?
@tubiOfus : @arum : So unb @sin! Id
fubtre ben sansen ltsben Sag, mas Id an-
fanseu fOf, unb 70 persett MIR bte 3ett.
Der wanderer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1867-1957, 1876-09-30

Spnberbare 9uIbtsuns. Der
neue @ccial<D empftat feterte ben II. So
Sestas RON S. 2aFaIe am 81. GusuF NIT et=
men, %9ettartttel, beGen @@luB fclsenbe fon>
berbaren @erfe btIbeten:
Sap aIe Wenfden 9ro1en!
Sap ale 9unbe los!
Q16' ale Dpnner rotten!
2aFale bletbt bod sroB!
Der wanderer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1867-1957, 1876-09-30
Gr 4fraae.

SreunbIt&eI a &trase.
8ale: @te sett's, 9err@etter rte Sett's
fettSeu, Str niGt rnetr &atbsberr ftib?
&atbsterr: Wte's eett2 Dante suttsel
HaGfrase! &c sebt ut&t libel es 1T Gt'
mem Jest wte benz Yubel, ben mai seiGc'
rem : 3uerf f&dmt er iiG elm wents unb bann
TT er bod frob, bae CT wteber etnmal aus
ben TlD6en beraus TT!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-20
GEORGETOWN.

SUDDEN DEATH.-Ellen E. McCubbins
dropped dead at her home, 159 Bridge street,
this morning about o'clock. Coroner Pat
teTsOn was summoned and gave certificate
of death from heart disease. The deceased
was 38 years old.
MAD DoG.-Officer Smith yesterday eve
ming killed q mad dog on Water street, be-
tween Cor gress and Jefferson.
BOAT RACE.-A twO-mile boat race will
be rowed on the Potomac this afternoon at
O'Clock in working boats. The contestants
are GeorgetOwnians, Clarence Corson and
Randolph Cummins VS.. rank Barbarlin
and Frank Johns. The course will be from
Table rock to the Aqueduct bridge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-20
Tne National Jockey Club Races.

SPORT AT JENNINGS YESTERDAY.
The second day Of the inaugural meeting
OF the National Jockey Club yesterday was
as successful as the FIRST. The attendance
on spiritedly and without any mishap.
Lnree running contests had been arranged
Tor the day.
THE FIRST RACE
was dash OF miles, for all ages. Purse,
sS5o-s225 TO the first horse, SIS to the second,
and $50 to the third. The following horses
were entered: Cariboo, Ore Kuob, Enlister,
was the favorite In the pools, with Eulister
second. Jack Trigg and Enlister failed to
start Danville got away first, with Leader
Danville closely at first. but gradually fell
back to the third place. The fourth quarter
was fatal to Danville, who was compelled to
In obtaining and keeping the lead, coming
In winner, with Cari6oo second, Danville
third, and Leader, the favorite, last. Time,
2:15K.
was selling race for all ages. Purse $3.50,
one and an eighth miles. Springlet, SPEND
5 Pay snS
entered. Spendrift was decidedly the favor
lite, with Springlet second. After several
false starts, the word was given, with Jest
quarter was reached Spendrift, the favorite,
succeeded In getting the lead and came
across the line "a, an easy winner; Springlet
strung out. Time, 2G2k.
THE THIRD RACE
was for all ages, mile heats. Purse, 800,
S1O0 10 second horse. Paladin, Romuey,
Alton, BurgOo, and Hartland were entered
for this race. Alton was the favorite
First Hedt.-The first attempt at a start
was a failure, but Alton ran hard at least
three quarters of a mile before he could be
checked. After considerable trouble the
word was given, Hartland leading. The
horses kept well punched, however, but Bur-
succeeded winning
second, Paladin third, Hartland fourth, and
Romney last. Time, 1:49K.
Second Hedt.-Burgoo was now the favorite.
Burgoo lead, closely followed by Paladin.
At the third quarter Burgoo and Paladin
were running neck and neck; the other three
were some distance behind. On the home
stretch Paladin ran ahead of BurgOo, and
won the race by about three lengths, Burgoo
second, Hartland third, Romney fourth, and
Alton last.
Third Hedt.-Great interest was conferred
upon this heat, and the crowd was quite ex-
cited. Paladin was decidedly the favorite,
but close contest was expected, and Burgoo
still had hackers, who took the large odds
offered. At the first attempt the word was
given, when Burg0o was at least three
IDENTIFY thought 1t was not q ''go," and the
spectators thought 1t should not have been.
Burgoo had too much of a lead from the
start, and Paladin was unable to catch him,
although he worked well. BurgOO came in
winner OF the heat and race. Time, Isl.
Great dissatisfaction was expressed, not
only by the hackers of Paladin, but by dis
interested spectators, that the starter should
give the word when Burgoo was so far ahead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-20
THE COURTS.
Court IN GENERAL TER,

COURT IN GENERAL TERN.
To-day, Huntington VS.. Walker; argued on
motion for rebate of interest, and submitted.
Alexander vs.. Bouldin; argued on motion
for writ of possessions; remanded to Equity
Court. Sbedd VS.. Ordway; record being
read; argument to be had Monday.
POLICE CoURT-Ji1toe s5hu
To-day, Martin Connor, forfeited col
lateral. Mary Lilly, drunk and disorderly;
So. james Smith, profane and indecent; as.
John B. Kessler, profanity; IS. James Nor
risey, Stephen McNamee and James Finch
forfeited. Richard Casey, cart no number;
So. Charles Arnold. -profane; SIS. Richard
Nolan ard James Ready, two able bodied
Migrants, were sent to the chain gang.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-20

APoLLISARIs WATER.-A natural effer-
vescent mineral water OF great purity, very
agreeable flavor, and possessing valuable
dietetic qualities. For sale by all druggists,
grcceIs, and dealers in mineral water.
CtnsfiOR - Messrs. McCullagh & Co, No. 70
Beaver street, New York, agents OF the
proprietors OF the spring Ahrweiler, Ger
many. caution the public against using
ApOllinaris water which does not bear the
new pictorial label and brand OF the spring.
with their (McCullagh q Co's) name as
agents affixed, whereby genuineness is guar
anteed. 5l3s6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-20
THE WASHINGTON IsrBRrArr ASYLUM.

THE WASHINGTON INKBRrArE ASYLUM.
An adjourned meeting OF the trustees of the
Washington Inebriate Asylum was held
last evening at the ONCE OF Messrs. HoIIo.
way & Co, 6l4 9th street-yice President ].
@. Hardness In the chair. Col. John T. Given
and Hon. ID. p. Holloway, appointed at q
previous meeting as q committee to nomi-
nate experimenting physician and stand.
Ing committees, reported the following nom-
lneaons which were unanimously confirmed:
experimenting physician, DR.. Jos. T. How
ARD; committees on management and discip-
iiDe, DIR. Joseph Borrows, James H. Stone
VIM: Stickney; committee on finance, VIM.
x: kiley, Thomas Berry, John w. Simms;
molloway, VIM. ]. Murtagh. Gratifying
progress In the general work OF organic alton
was reported by Col. Given, Mr.. Holloway,
DR.. Howard and others.
SERIOUS ACCIDENT 10 A BoY.-wiliiam
Reynolds, boy IS years OF age, while At
tempting 70 eight from the 1I:45 train of the
b. & p. Railroad last night In front OF his
residence, on Maryland avenue, between l3tf
and 13k streets southwest, slipped and fen.
and bis right foot being caught under the
wheels was badly crushed. Dr. II. e. Leach.
with Drs. Boarman and Hazen, found it ne.
cessary to amputate the foot, which opera.
ton was performed this morning. The prac-
lice INDUCED In by young men living on the
line OF the railroad OF jumping ON and Cd the
cars while In motion II o dangerous one and
should be stopped.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-20

INTERESTING TO DELINQUENTTAxP PAY
nRs-Tax Collector Cook is ousily engaged
IN the collection OF delinquent taxes adyer-
used In the annual list recently published.
The tax sale will commence at his office on
Inc 18th OF June proximo, and will be con-
tlnued until all unpaid shall have been sold
ton OF the Collector will be directed towaris
me setting up OF delinquent special taxes
Tor which tax-lien certincatet have bean
ISSUED This viii probably be the last advar-
tised list Of this class, and persons holdino
nen certineates would do well to hand them
In 70 be emeroced In the published list.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-20

No ESTABLISHMENT in the city more
prompt In attending TO all orders for Sewer
Work, Plum bling and Gas Fitting than Ham,
ilton & Pearson, Y. NJ. c. A. Building, 9th
and ID streets. They employ none but the
best workmen, and consequently give salts
faction In all their work. They keep the
supplies OF any house in the city, and are
therefore enabled to do all work at the most
reasonable prices. They give low estimates
on all contract work, and guarantee salts
faction In every instance. Give them a call.
They are good responsible men and deserve
encouragement. 3,18,w&s,3:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-20
Removal.
FIRST.CLASS SC0uRING ANn DYRIMa

CLhSI-CLAbS SCOUkING AND DYKIN6s
A. Fischer enlarged his establishment by
removing TO his new building, 900 @ st. north
west, three doors west of 9Th street, very near
his former place. By promptly adopting the
latest improvements, whether OF American
or European invention, he Is enabled to do
any work In q manner not to be eQualed by
those not possessing these facilities.
Ladies Dresses cleaned and dyed with
out being taken apart.
~ Grape Wells refinished nice and cheap.
~ Grease stains removed effectually.
~ Gents garments cleaning and dyeing
speciality.
81 Prices lower than ever before, TO suit
the times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-20
C0nAenaea Locals.

The street lamps will be lighted at IT'S
No. and extinguished At 30 q. M.
From James Bellew we have 50. Nicholas
for June.
The boy Mcdaniel, who was injured at the
Capitol the other day, shows some signs OF
Improvement, but Is not regarded as yet out
Rev. Nathaniel stubbs, late OF the New
York Annual Conference OF Wesley Zion
church, but recently transferred to the
Pniladeiphia and Baltimore Conference, and
appointed TO the John Wesley Church, OF
duties.
This morning, at $40 O'Clock, family on
massachusetts, avenue, near 18th street,
OF the boxes of the American District Tele-
graph being at hand, one of the inmates
turned the crank for messenger but turned
TOO much, and brought oct the fire DEPART
ment, which responded TO the box at the
corner OF New York avenue and 18th street.
MessIs- w. l.. Dennis and j. Il. Randolph
committee OF several amateur clubs
having proposed to the Board OF Trustees of
the Washington Inebfiate Asylum" a grand
dramatic performance for the benefit OF the
projected Institution, Mr.. ID. ID. Gone, secre-
tary, on behaf OF the trustees has replied
accepting the offer and naming Ford's Opera
House, May 18th, as the place and time for
the proposed performance
Tie regular quarterly meeting of the Dis
trict Grand Lodge /. o. G. 8. and ID. s. was
held at Green's hall, on Pennsylvania ave
nue., last evening. The reports of the Grand
Cnlef and other officers showed the lodge to
De In hourishiDg condition, there having
been established since the last session two
subordinate lodges, one select degree cOun-
Gil, one degree lodge and one Juvenile class,
all under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge.