Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-08-30


lions for the sufferers by yellow fever. 1t is,
think. manifestly the duty of the Commission
ers to take the Initiative, and request the citi-
Zens TO assemble in pubic meeting and ap
whole matter Of collecting and forwarding
money to those places where it is most needed.
What has already been done in that way must
be commended; but great deal more still re-
mains to be done, and it should be done under
proper authority.
ONE WHO Will CONTRIBUTE HIS MITE.
Y. M. C. A AND YELLOW FEVER SUFFERER
The secretary of the Y. M. G. A, in this city
has received from the president of the associa-
says: "The Y. M G. A. of New Orleans has
thought it to be its duty to do whatever nay
be IN It's power for The relief OF the sick and
destitute in this city and elsewhere, If neces
sary, during the prevalence Of the present
epidemic. l. has resolved itself into a relief
committee, has mapped out its sphere of duty,
and awaits only the necessary means to carry
To you for help in the name of our common
humanity, in the confident hope that it will be
responded TO; because it would seem proper
good works of 'itS kind. Contributions NAV
be sent to The rooms Of the association, 81
Camp street. New Orleans or to the under
be carefully and indiciouSly administered. y
Signed by ''Wm. r Harde President" In
response to this appeal general meeting will
be held at Lincoln Hall at $50 o'clock next
DROWNED IN TIE PoToMAc.-This morn
ing the body of Frederick Hawkins, cOlOrei.
was found in The Potomac at Sheritf's VIII arf
loot OF 9Th street and DR.. Patterson. the cOro
ner, gave a certificate of accidental drowning,
it having been shown that he fell from the
wharf early this morning. where he was en-
gagged IN catching drift wood. The body was
turned over to his wife, who resides on L
street, between Sd and ~ streets, for burial.
THE CONCERT SATURDAY NIGHT-The con
cert arranged by Equal Division No. 3, Sons Of
Temperance, for the benefit of the sufferers by
enjoyable affair. Ford's Opera House aud
Saturday evening are the time and place, and
the Foster OF talent presented for the occasion
entities the entertainment to the warm patron
age of the public--to say nothing o! the praise
worthy object. TIE entire proceeds are to be
devoted to the sufferers fund.
MARRIAGE LICENSES have been issued to
Chas. I. COSman, of Alexandria county, Va.
Robert Scott and PatSey Williams; VIM Sales
and Molly Walker; Noah r. EMERSON and
Barbara Ellen Mahaney, both Of Cumberland
Md; Jas: Derby Bryant, of Alexandria, and
Rosa Parker, OF Fairfax, Va. Jas. Smith and
Wilhelm ina Strickhardt; Geo. Conrad and
Caroline Gertrun.
BLACK CAsHMEKEs, from 25, 81, 81, 20, So
79c.: new fall dress goods. all new colors, DC
per yard 30 pieces of imported dress goods
all the latest styles 25c.: black alpaca, from
Is, Is, 20, 25c. table linen, from 25c. per yard
tiannels, red twilled, from 20c. per ward and
up; caSsimeres for boys wear, from 25c. Tow
sons cheap dry goods store 635 Pennsylvania
SIZES, SILKS, SILKS. Immense. assortm mt
OF silks; black silk ,colored silks checked silks
striped silks, all the light shades of cOlored
silks, all the dark shades OF cOlOred silks. Car
ter's, III Market Space; Excellent black silk
bargains; our sl.25 black silk is heavy gro
grain and real satin finish -Adyt.
WASHINGTON CATTLE MARKEr-Queens.
of cattle 30l; 293 sold from $3.50 to ST. so per
cwt.; left over. 400 sheep and lambs-old
lambs from rom ~ cents pee ssn Is pr COWS w.
and calves sod from $25 to els per head.
Market dull
REAL ESTATE SALEs.-Messrs. Duncanson
Bros. sold yesterday for Philip F. Larner and
Ghas 30 1: Davis trustees, lot No. 2, in square
and oath streets. together with the improve
Y. Birch for $3.50. 'O ''''N' W WIN
THE NATIONAL THEATER, which has been
repaired and extensively embellished during
the summer, will be reopened next Monday
enlarged troupe of Ministries, will begin a
week of music and fun. The regular dramatic
season will open Sept. 9th.
BASE BALL-The third game between the
Nationals and the Pittsfelds, of Massachu-
sets. was played yesterday afternoon. There
were but few people on the grounds, it being
rainy, and bur five innings were played. The
Massachusetts club led, the score being five to
two.
RICE BROS. have lately finished likeness of
Mrs HaWey, wife of the Assistant Secretary
which Is not only regarded as an admirable
portrait OF that lady by her friends, but as
remarkably fine work Of art by all who have
seen 1t.
ROMAN GOLD CHAINS, bracelets, lockets,
charms studs and buttons to match, Lake
George diamonds in gold and plate, the best
50 cent eye glass in the city.-AdCt.
BOYS AND MISSES SCHOOL SHOES, all styles,
at lowest prices, at H.LStrasburger' 3O6-3B
It'll Street-AdUt.
The Chicago Times thinks it is the most
hopeful fall since the panic.
a9-Gen. MackenZie's expedition into Mex
leo was not oaded.-[SarcaStic er.
AS- Young folks who sit on dOOrstepS these
nights are counting malaria.
POYAL BAKING POWDER.