Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-04-13
Condensed Locals.


81. Matthews Church on the occasion of the
Funeral of Father White. The record con-
tains the eloquent eulOgy of Archbishop Glib
stenOgrapher), and Is embelliShed with an eX-
Cellent portrait of the venerable deceased.
At the meeting of the Medical and Chirurgi-
cal Faculty of Maryland yesterday, DIR. j. NJ.
Toner, OF this city, was elected an honorary
member.
The call Of a number of merchants for
meeting last night to organize the Merchants
Protective Association was not fully attended
and action was postponed until next Monday
evening; his IS new organization, and
started for the purpose of furthefing the mer-
camille interests OF the District.
Some connection was caused last evening on
louisiana avenue, between 9Th and eth SITS,
by the explosion OF coal oil in demijohn and
Barrel on the sidewalk. A man had thrown to
The pavement, In passing by, lighted cigar
cite. The sidewalk was saturated with oil,
which was ignited, and the flames cOmmuni-
Gated With the oil i'll the barrel and demijOhn.
No one was injured. and the only damage was
The loss to Dir. III. w. Hall of the OIL
The funeral of the late Joseph Howard took
place from his residence in East Washington
YESTERDAY afternoon, Rev. VIM, j. Floyd, of
the Methodist Protestant church, officiating.
Tribe of Red Men. and Eagle Tent of Recha-
bites. were present, headed by PiStOTiO band.
The interment was made in the Congressional
cemetery.
The reception and entertainment by the Y.
NJ. {. A, in Lincoln Hall, last night, was de
cided success. The fine programme with a
bOunfiful supply of refreshments, made an
evening OF unmiXed enjoyment. Prot. SiddOnS
and Mrs SlddonS gave readings; Hon. 5.
ShellenbeTger and Wm.AmeS made addresses,
and Mr.. L. J. hing, Miss HaEey and Miss De
land played and sang several pieces.
a book reception was given last evening at
The Metropolitan Nj. L. church for the purpose
OF charging the library of the Sunday school,
Each guest brought book, and the reception
netted 80 volumes.
Tomorrow is Palm Sunday, the first day of
the closing week of Lent, commonly known as
Holy Week and devoted to the cOmmemOra-
non OF the closing incidents i'll the earthly life
of Christ. His betrayal, passion, crucifiXiOn
and burial Palms will be distributed in the
Catholic churches tomorrow. The following
Sunday will be the great festival of Easter.
The four remaining indictments for embeZ-
element, and that for forgery against George
r. Shinn. were continued by the corporation
court III Alexandria yesterday. The accused
has given bail for his appearance.
DR.. Mary Walker was taken sick with pneu-
mOnia and malarial fever on Friday OF last
week, and Mrs. DIR. Bushnell and other ladies
had her removed To Providence Hospital. She
mission.
The Virginia Grand Lodge, LOO.F., lust be-
lore aGJOuTnlng yesterday divided the state
INTO twelve districts, and appointed twelve
district deputy grand masters. Mr.. Hugh La
than; OF Alexandria, was appointed for Dis
Spring is the season 20 Join the Gymnasium
Clubs as small as five are received at reduced
rates.
c. NJ. TowsOm 4 Co, advertise new parasols.
new spring dress goods, and Hamburg edg-
iHgs.
The GlenwOod Cemetery company, by T. w
BARLEY. yesterday entered suit against Jos. e.
Close and George Clendennin to recover
SU4ltt-SllO per day-aS penalty for refusing
TO give up possession of the cemetery. as pro-
ViGCd in the act amending the act incOrpOrat-
ing The company.
The Jefferson Literary and Debating Society
at lis meeting last night held its annual cleo
ton for medalist. MIR. j. Walter COOkSey
obtained majority OF votes on the second
ballot, receiving thirteen votes; while Mr.. W.
Il. Thomas his principal competitor, received
ten Both OF these young men are good de
Eaters.
TIE BOARD OF HEALTH last night con
d' mned the wood and brick structure, No.
~ q street northwest. and three wood and
brick structures I'D alley between 18th and 18Th
and and h streets northwest, as nuSanceS
and ordered Their abatement. Health Officer
heene reported that a number of citizens and
property owners in the neighbOrhOOd of O.,
Between oh and eth streets, northwest, had
enter complaint about a soap factory in tilag
vicinity. DIR. keene said this nuisance had
been the subject of action by the Board OF
Health through the courts some years ago.
and the highest court had rendered a decision
adverse TO the board and the removal of the
place complained of. The cooperative action
OF the residents in the vicinity furnishes strong
argument for renewed effort toward the abate-
ment OF what has continued to be most of
fensive and no doubt deleteriOus nuisance in
all that neighbOrhOOd. The matter was re-
ferred to the attorney of the board. The CON-
phlnt IS signed by e. ii. BeavanS Mrs F.
Sto0p, W; keOpburger, Louis kellter, Mrs.
Howard, p A. Byrnes, p. \. Seelhausen, c.
kattleman, A. Ebery & Sons. Luch 4 Bro,
VIM. Lord, Asa Whitehead, H. HOffa, VIM. III.
johnson. Gheen & Osborne j, W. Murphy. ].
q. Weaver. A. Behrend and J.. Kaufman. A
complaint was received from Mr. w. K
Rogers, secretary TO President Hayes of the
e4h9itlOn oil large excavation at the corner
officer.
ORGANIZATION OF BASE BALL LEAGUE
At meeting of base hall clubs last evening at
SeatOn Hall 10 OrgaHize an amateur base ball
league for Washington and Baltimore. the
Eagle, Astoria and National clubs, OF this citv
and the Excelsior and Waverly, of Baltimore,
were represented. The constitution and club
rules of the National League were adopted for
the government and guidance of the assOca-
ton The election for permanent officers re-
suited as iOllOwS:-J. +. Hayward, of the
Nayerly. of Baltimore president; Z. H. Cate
OF the Eagle, of this city. secretary; and b. s.
Cross, OF the National, of this city, treasurer.
HE following were constituted a judiciary
committee w. l.. Stems, Eagle: {. ). LIsk,
National; A. +. ChiidS, Astoria: +. y. Hoen
Nayerly, of Baltimore: and c. s. Benson Ex-
ce!sior of Baltimore. The entrance fee to the
league was hNed at -, clubs To be allowed to
enter al any time during the season Messrs.
MaSsieu and Loughlin were designated as
umplres for Baltimore. and Messrs. Stearns
was arranged, most of which will be played on
the National grounds, corner oil 18th and Il
streets northwest.
GEN. BIRNEY's LECTCRE.-Tne lecture room
oil the Congregational Church was we'll filed
with select audience last night, to listen to
Gen. VIM. Birney'S lecture on Industrial Art
Education The subject was ably handled,
showing the lecturer 10 have given il much
IhOught, which based on knowledge derived
IRON ms own personal observation while on
an extended tour in Continental Europe wears
ago, enables MN 10 make many practical sug-
SestlOhs on The revival of industrial art which
ne claims lies at the basis of all successful
commerce. The worlds fairs inaugurated' i'm
England many years ago had stimulated the
Engll>h 10 make rapid strides in this direc-
uon FOR many years prior TO this France
excetled IN works OF art, and all the continent
TAI nations ranked England, especially i'm the
POpulariZatiOn and fostering of art schools,
He showed cOncluSiyeiy the great commercial
advantages England has derived from her
new departure, and that the same chances an
open TO this country. AT the close of his lee
tuTe Miss Richardson, of Boston, and Miss
Underwood, Of this city, entertained the
audience with some recitatiOns.
The largest assortment of new" and ''deSir-
able spring dress goods in this city, Beauti-
1ul spring dress goods. part wool Sc cOlored
silks, cOlOTed silks, cOlOred silks all cOlorS all
shades, al the very lowest prices. just re-
ceiyed eco yards Of satin finish sublime quail
ty, CFrench) black silks. Our price for thisex
celIent silk, Sl25, worth 81 80 everywhere in
the United States, except at Carter'S the
popular cash dry goods store. I'll Market
Space.-Adrt.
SUIT FOR DAMAGEs.-MeSSrs. Bernard Ira
Ms Co. through their attorneys, MeSsrs.