Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-09

WISHED tne Corcoran Art Gallery, and
from thence drove to the residence OF the
welcome, and regretted that their short sta
prevented bis showing them some attention..
shortly after neon the visitors were taken
DOWN TIE RIVER
on the Jane Moseley, upon the invitation nj
Messrs. Shepherd, Blackford, Fugftt. Van
Bns.irk and few Others. Quite q humber
oeeDsd =, tnVlsed e1ssts were aboard, and all
"A stop was made at Mount Vernon and q
VISIT paid 70 the residence and tomb of
,,n asnit gton, which were viewed BY the Wis
hosts Included an excellent dinner on board
the Jane Moseley. Many toasts were offered
eno ~ many happy responses made. The
PAJy returned to the city about seven
THE RECEPTION AT TX GOVERNOR sHEP-
HERDS.
The reception ter dered the foreign crews
by Mr.. A. r. Shepherd, which took place
later In the evening, was evidently one OF
the most enjoyable events OF their visit to
the capital. Mr.. shepherd's elegant resi-
dence was thrown open to his gentlemen
guests, among whom were many prominent
officials of the National and District govern
Llents, large number Of leading citizens OF
Of the Analostan and Potomac boat clubs.
The Potomac club octette, with few addi-
tional singers, greatly contributed to the
evenings enjoyment men ,o.s-s
The supper was served in elegant style,
and afterwards numerous tOasts were drank
and responses made.
Mr.. Shepherd, In q few words ACCORDED
hearty welcome to the visitors, and ex-
pressed the pleasure 1t afforded the citizens
OF Washington TO have such worthy repre-
midst. He closed his remarks by pleigtpg
the Dublin and Cam bridge University crews,
ca ling upon Mr.. Penrose, of Cambridge, to
respond, which he did In q very happy man
ner. "by Jove," expressing. in behalf OF bis
companions, their appreciation and thanks
for the great Kindness shown them while In
Subn f. Of The
same strain. His brother, Croker Barring.
ton, was called upon, and made one of the
best speeches OF the evening. The Analoe-
tan and Potomac boat clubs were toasted,
and the responses were made by their respec.
tive presidents, Mr.. L. 81. Stevers and Col.
Jones. A toast to the health OF the absent
Close and Walker was offered.
THE VISITORS AND OUR FIRE DEPART
MENT.
Some Of the IRE commissioners were pre-
sent, and during the evening an alarm or
fire was turned In from Mr.. Shepherds
house. TO show the foreign guests the work.
lngs OF the District IRE department, and In
on the ground, and in three minutes more
the engines were throwing water. The
lruck company was also present. This ex-
h1oition seemed to interest the guests
greatly, and they expressed their admirsa-
ZION OF the promptness of the companies.
They then proceeded to the Union engine
e ouse, where all the preparations for start
Many of the guests remained a: Mr.. Shep-
herds enjoying his hospitality until q late
hour. The wish so often expressed last even
water should return With nothing but t piea se
ing recollectfons OF their visit to the capital
city cannot fail to be realized, III their re-
peated and hearty assurances are to be taken
The University crews, with the Philade,.
phians who accompanied them, and a COM
mittee Of the AnalOetan boat club, left this
for Philadelphia; from thence they
viii shortly return home.
BOARD OF HEALTH.-Last evening the
egistTar OF vital statistics submitted the
3g7 deaths-(4s less than August,
sl5)-2o9 whites, 1i8 colored; BOG males, 191 !
emales; under years OF age there were 239; |
% Se %nlte, III erl1red !, The death rate rnder
red 30 933. The death rate for all ages was: |
White 21.So9 per LOCO; colored 5O.133. Ire |
Principal causes Of disease were: cholera In |
antum, s., go whites, % colored) diarrhna,
;, 40 whites, i8 coloredD dysentery, 8; con- |
estive fever, 2; Intermittent, 1; scarlet, 8;
J phoid, u; typho malarial, II; whooping |
whites, 20 colored; meningitis, 8; apoplexy, |
/; convulsions, Cfnfantile,) 16, Is white, |
olored0 congestion Of the brain, 10; trIsmus |
10; pneumonia, IL, g white. 6
d.
There were y marriages and 333 bIrfhs-2IS |
White and l35 colored. ]
AZ. i,Iiss gave an estimate OF the cost OF |
publishing the reports for the year.
Dr. Cox asked If the reports could not be
'ublished weekly, as is done in other cities.
{ Will be difficult If the reports are to be
published monthly to make comparisons
With the weekly reports OF other cities.
MI. Marbury said he was aware OF the i'm
'ortaLce OF these reports; but they could not |
,uoiish them weekly. Tue democratic
touse had taken such action that they could
lot as to this matter spell cable"
The suhjt ct was dropped.
The health officer submitted synopsis OF
be orers ton OF his ONCE for the week cad
ng Sept ID.
The wood structure and premises No PIP
Tas declared nuisance, and the health off, |
er was ordered to abate It.
The coroner's report for the month of Au.
cst was submitted, showing that IL inquests
ad been held by him during that period.
THE DECLINE IN CoAL.-The great fall
. the price OF coal has caused no little ex-
itement in this city among both dealers
I'd consumers We are glad to note that
ONE OF our dealers promptly reduced their
r1cee, and thus offered our citizens the ben
Mt OF the decline at once, without waiting
Work on stock In hand bought at the high
allied in to see Messrs- T. Edward Clark q
%, who were the frst to reduce prices, and |
ouno MI Clerk Al bis desk, 30 busy recefv-
ng orders and money that we could scarcely
ct chance TO speak to him, and he in
OF med rs that since Monday morning last
70 bad been kept busy from early morning |
ntil night receiving orders. While we were |
mere ne ordered bis son to 60 to their depot,
DOT OF 4th street east, on the Eastern Branch
nth batch OF orders, and to be back In so |
ninutes. As we had not been In that part OF
ne city In long time, we gladly accepted
% invitation to take ride. We found Mr..
,lark's horse as lively as he, for In Just
we've minutes We were at our destination.
llightipg, We met an old acquaintance, Mr..
:: b. Cross, one of the frm, who received as
indy. but we could see In his eye that he
al 10 time to talk anything but coal or |
lmoer. Carts were constantly going and |
ling. Several vessels discharging coal at
ne wierf, and their planning mill In full
peration I. Resented busy scene, striking
ontrsst to VIVA. this locality was when we
ast saw 1t several years ago. Orders were |
iven to cartmen and others In q few decisIv~
lords, and Mr.. Cross and his assistant NJ
ook. seemed to be masters OF the ..,,rs,,nn
nd everything moved IL oions s.o,L
'ourth Street east ha. oeen recenti9 navel.
hanks be to oTir Commissioners, with stone,
ND presents substantial and handsome |
appearance. Having glanced rapidly around |
he extensive establishment OF Messrs. Clark |
CO., we again took q seat In the buggy,
md IN just twelve minutes were At the Office, |
avenue and 9th street. We |
ire glad TO see, by the liberal patronage that |