Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-05

- ! XII
Collart People, out, side, OF the. City IL,
IS. to. eehoPed. his, labors, will be extended,
in, side, the, city Lemitts"
The school Opening.
AS usual on the opening day OF the public
schools, the school rooms yesterday present.
ed busy scene. In the first dis trict Mr..
Copp, principal, the schools all opened yes
terday on time, and the principal and teach
e ers we're kePt onsy In making the transfers
late In the day before twas completed. In this
orgsDtzation the trustees assisted. but
ex-Trust~e Hart seemed TO be more officious
than any one else The parents of the first
otsiT,ei would ereatly prefer that this man
grammar schools were not filled with the old
pupils, about one-third only returning; but
large proportion of the pupils of last year in
the lower grstes returned, with many new
pupils, and up 10 noon to-day 500 admission
tickets had been issued. and at that hour the
principals room was filled with applicants.
In the second district, OF which Mr.. Gage
is the principal, there were over 2,1OO re-
ported yesterday, and over 80 per cent. were
enrolled at the close OF last year. The num-
thousand.
In the third school district, Mr.. Hilton
isst Years pupils of pb e Maze shs Pnp1,s OF
school who returned. The other schools were
hlled up TO the maximum generally, with
the exception of the lower grades list and 2dO
Thus far in the $500 seats in the district
there are about 200 vacancies. The trustees
In this district assisted In the organization.
In the fourth district the new principal,
Mr.. Springer. took charge with his as sistant,
MI airoTother, and the work of organiza-
ton was proceeded with, Trustee Lloyd
assisting. There was q very small pro-
Iortien OF the male grammar school
pupils who returned, but the school
was hlled up BY transfers and few new
admissions. The other schools were gener-
ally filled up, especially those In the Jeffer-
son building, and these mostly by transfer.
Thus far the total number OF new admis-
a n N
POLE RAISING AND SERIOUS, PERHAPS
FATAL, ACCIDENT.-Last evening, Colonel
Ferry Carson and his friends RAISED flag
D,e with Hayes and Wheeler streamer
Tying therefTom at the intersection of Vlr-
ginia avenue and u street, in the presence
OF quite large aSsemblage. The pole is
about 80 feet in height and the streamer q
tne one, bear'1g the names ofthe republican
sandidates for President ana Vice President.
Speeches were made by Col. Carson, Messrs.
CsJay, Graham, and others, and three Ious-
1ng cEeeTs for Hayes and Wheeler, Charles
sumner and Abraham Lincoln were given.
The nag raising was cnnducted by Col. Perry
Carson, Thomas COmOdOTe, William Beck
cit and others. The exercises were conclud-
GO by Col. Carson leading the song OJohn
Browns Bcfy Lies Wondering in the
Ground, which was sung in lively style.
AS the pole was raising The derrick gave
way, striking Henry Delaney alias Henry
Stewart, cOlOred, ON the head. fracturing MS
kBull and knocking him senseless. He Was
taken to the drug store OF jacob Martin.
near by, where he partially recovered and
was then carried to IL e first precinct station
where DR.. Brock was summoned aud pro-
He was oonveyed to his homs OF stGssf
between 9th and 10th streets, southwest.
MBETIrGs OF STATE ASSOCIATIONS
Ire pennsylvania Republican Association
met last night, and 10 was reported that
is eco documents had been sent Oft.
The Virginia Republican Association met
last Dieht, ard resolution was adopted that
ne association endorse the nomination of
tlct or virginia. and that this association
Will use all possible means TO secure his cleo
ton. The resolution was amended to In
cJude Gil the repu blicans.
The Indiana Republican Association met
last night. Mr.. j. @. Burnett In the chair and
VIM. u. Bass secretary. The committee on
could be obtainC 4 for Indianians going home
70 vote, and further time was given to make
arrangements. A motion was adopted that
committee be appointed to make arrenee-
ments for the transportation Of such voters
as were unable TO pay their own way IL
was determined that ali Indianians should
60 home and vote.
THE WORK ON THE AVENUE PAVEMENT
; IHk STAR suggested day or two ago that
tne pleasant weather we are now enjoying
fnonlo he utilized by those who have the
contracts for paving Pennsylvania avenue
tractors. To day the Grabamite Comnanv
began operations on the north side OF the
avenue, and The old wooden pavement has
A
force of lahorers was placed at work 10 plow
up the roadway, and In q very few days the
beo or the new pavement will be laid. The
banite contract. Mr.. Williams who has
charge of the Neufchatel portion OF the com
tract, Will commence active operations In a
day or two.
AMUsEMINTs-Nationa Theotr-The Ha
very MINISTRIES opened the season last even
1Dg before very large audience. The pro-
me was admirably rendered and July
appreciated. Messrs. Wilson, French and
BARLOW are host in themselves. There need
be no fear that the interest In these per-
10. nances will dim Irish during the engage
inert
The0teT ConiIUe. - The Comfoue was
crowded as usual last evening. The pro-
gIamme is attractive and the performance
B'UHel Ho,se.-The vocal and Instrumental
Tohcernt this evening under the d rection OF
PIof PeIabeau will doubtless be very sue
eessiuI' some excellent talent will appear.
OUR BRIrIsH AND IRISH BOATING
GUEsT-The Cambridge and Dublin lint
yersity Crews are expected 10 STRIVE in mis-
city this evening. and will be met al the
9ePot Sy committee from the Analostan
bost Ciub and escorted 10 their quarters
To-morEow they will pull over the course.
snd me race Will probably be row-i on
bfow iSs ns start VIII be made mile
nnith opposite g street wharf To-morrow
evening the visitors will be entertained al
Shepherd win give them q complimentary
reception at bis residence.
I'm. @. A-The board OF managers OF the
Young Mems Christian Association met
last night, and special committee, consist
Ing OF Messrs- Ames, Sleigh. and Imbrie was
appointed TO consider and report what meas
ures may be taken TO promote the efficiency
ofthe library ard free reading room depart
rents. The general secretary announced
tnaI ~ was proposed to make the second
tusfteriy meeting OF this year. which occurs
son. - ~
~SCDDEN DEATH OF LADY-Mrs Kate
Soson, WE OF Mr.. VIM. Gibson, the we'll
knoSh nsn dealer, died suddenly last night
AZ lne Iesloence of her husband on ian
tutet soolhwest, o. a congestive chill. Mr.
Gloson gave her med ciue last nisht q Good
ing 10 the physicians direction ana Ar hnn-
later be awoke ard proceeded TO give her
more. when she did not speak and he sco,
discovered that she was dead. Mrs. G,hson
WIS the daughter Of Captain VIM Knigbt
sBd her death has cast gloom over q larss
circle Of friends in the neighborhood.