National Republican., 1877-03-02
LIFE In WASHINGTON.
sEETCHES iBoUT THE CITY ny THE
RTPUBLICIN'S REPORTERs.

the hAck.stands on vermont avenue, between II
and streets, and on the west side Of Fifteen. and
R-half street, between Pennsylvania avenue and
u strcet, heretofore established, and designating
ne haek.stand 80 much OF the center OF Vermont
avenue toward the southwest, from the inside line
oftbe footwalk upon the south side Of 1 street as
may bo necessary for SIX carriages and no more,
arranged in two close lines.
Como To HOUSEKEEPING. Marriage IL
cepses have been issued to tho following parties:
Samuel Redmeres Of this city, and Mary Shoe
maker, of Bowie, Nd, Samuel Williams and
sarah Ann Howard, Horace Shelton and Rosa
Pelham, John Hall and Eliza Bennett, Paul
jackson and Fannie Saunders, John Henry Pye
and Mary Paxton, John W. johnson and Annie
Collins. .HE
A WAR OF RAcEs.-The ground floor of
the Capitol, Immediately in front Of the Hou,s
restaurant was the scene Of lively encounter
between number Of white and solored mon, yes
terday afternoon. 1t appears that they got into
dispute over the electoral vote, which led to high
words followed by blows, and ending in general
row. The Capitol Police interfered, arrested the
beigerents and locked them up in tho "crypt"
where they had an opportunity to allow their
passions to cool of.
FUNERAL OF THE LATE GILLIAN CHARGE
D'ArrAInrs.-The remains OF tho late Senior Don
Ygnacio Zenteno Cana, for many years past,
Charge d'Anaires Of Ohili, were buried yesterday,
performed at St. Matthews Church. Secretary
Fish represented the American Government, and
nearly all Of the members Of the diplomatic corps
were present, many Of them being accompanied
by tho ladies OF their families Tho remains were
bermetically sealed In q black walnut, cloth COW
cred casket unsdorned, except by . plate bear.
ing the name Of The deceased and will ultimately
he removed to Chilli.
NEW SCHOOL, L-HousE.-Bids for the cree
af rhnol hu linz IA af ha
John T. Cook schoolhouse, recently destroyed
by ire, On U, between Fourth and FIfth streets,
were opened yesterday. The following were re-
eeived; Thomas Williams, slo,iI7; enclosure,
s7,Soo; II. q. Hepburn, sl7eoO; enclosure. sioJoo
X. !. Fleming, tlI,lO0; J. @. Naylor, tl5,594 W.
II. Hoffman Il Co., s23OoO Joseph Mcintosh, In
formal. @. NJ. Murdoek, sls,ls0; Hammond & Get
finger. tIs,e5s. No awards were made.
THE METROPOLITAN CHvRCH ENTERTAIN
the ladies Of the Metropolitan Church for the
benent Of tho church was closco last evening by
grand entertainment at Lincoln Hail. The
programme composed tableaux, rocitations, in
strumental and vocal music, impersonations, and
representations Of different characters. The au.
dience was large, and many distinguished per-
Sons were present.
The full Marine band furnished fine music.
Many ladies and gentlemen, we'll known for their
talent, contributed to the brilliant entertain
nent Seldom has such an array Of amateurs
been called together on one stage. Tho evening
was concluded with grand tableaux, repre-
senuDg the Goddess Of Liberty, the MUSES. and
the Army and Navy. The tabloau was arranged
for the highest artistic effect, and It was very
successful.
The WASHINGTON MoNuMESr.-The regu-
lar meeting OF the Washington Monument Soci-
ETY. was held yesterday in the office OF the society
at the City Hail. The annual election, which
was deferred at the regular annual meeting on
February 22d, as there was not quorum present
that day, was held. The old ofhccrs were re.
elected. W. W. Corcoran, Esq, was elected hrst
vice.president, Robert O, Winthrop, second vice
president, J. b. II. Smith, treasurer, and DIR.
John B. Blake, secretary. The President OF the
United States is er ocfo president Of the society.
The accounts OF the society for the year were re-
ferred to the proper auditing committee. The
WORK at the monument was discussed. A diver
Is at present engaged in the wells at the base Of
the monument. 1t 10 expected that the monu.
ment commission will make a report very soon,
and that they will report that the monument
could with safety be completed.
LAST DAYS OF THD KING OF OxgN.-The
great OK that was on exhibition at the Centennial
under the name OF Gen. Phil. Kearney, was yes
rday psraded through Pennsylvania avenue In
charge OF his owner, Mr.. VIM. yonck, and at.
traeted great attention. The OK weighs one thous.
Grant," which was here at President Grants
rrst Inauguration. When his attendants returned
with him from his promenade, IL was with the
greatest dificulty that they could house him.
hfter getting him within the doors Of the stable
the trouble was to get him to enter the large box
stain provided for his accommodation. The AMI.
NAL was coaxed and everything was done to get
him into the stall, but without avail. Then the
whip was applied, and the beast showed bellige-
rent signs, and his owner and keepers thinking
discretion the better part OF valor, concluded to
lead him TO q stall in the rear portion OF the
building, whore he was housed for the night and
until tomorrow afternoon. He will then be driven
to the slaughter house, corner OF Twelfth and NJ
streets, where he will end his earthly career and
all that remains OF this monster beef will be
placed on exhibition In the Ceutre market on
Monday morning.
The NIGHT LODGING HoCsE.-A year ago
yesterday, the Night Lodging House was estab.
lshed Its tirst year has been q very successful
one, For two months, August and September,
the lodging house was closed, so that It has been
In active operation only ten months. During
those ten months 40 dodgers have been accom-.
modated, making an average Of III per month
During the year 1880 free meals have been
served, which is an average Of 20 per night. Dur.
log March, 1870, the hrst month, 1877 dodgers were
accommodated, April, sdj May, oso; June 5i7; July,
bsei October, 572; November, $40; December, o.3.
January, 1877, loo: February OF. Mr.. Howard,
the superintendent, has submitted his report
for the month Of February, Just closed, to Mr.. A.
Solomons, the chairman of the committee; plT
lodgers were accommodated during the month,
averaging 90 a night OF these dodgers $40 were
Americans, 3I7 foreigners, q women and
children, SOL white, 70 oOlorei, ~
married, Si3 single, Sp able to read
and write, and sixty.eisht who were unable
TO read and write. These lodges represented
nlfiaFanf In All aal
pations Good wOrkmen OF all classes, thrown
nut Of employment by the general lack OF work,
are constantly stopping at the Night Lodging
House, and persons desiring help Of any kind can
always he furnished with reliable men by max n
known their wants to the superintendent, Mr..
Howard.
THE POLICE BoARD--The regular weekly
meeting Of the Board Of Police, was held yeiter.
day. All the Commissioners were present. The
charges against officers Hess, Burgess, Mari,
Noakes and Roderlck, were ssveralIy dismissed.
The charges against snieer Rodorlck were pre-.
TERED by Senator Patterson, and were for the
non'payment Of debts trent duel The onieer
disputed the Indebtedness. Tho case was dis.
missed, and rule adopted that the Board would
not consider charges Tor non.payment OF debts
against onicers, unless they were accompanied
ny Judgments obtained according - law, which
would be legal evidence Of tho indebtsdness
communication was received from the cler K Of
the House District Committee, asking for stats.
ticai information In regard to the force com.
municati0n prepared by the President of tho
Board 10 be sent to Senat0r Window hoI IN