Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-04-24
District Government Affairs,

ZenS OF the county against Col. b. T. Swart
supervisor OF roads in the northeastern section
OF the county, of malfeaSance i'm Office by en-
ploying his own horses and carts to the exclu-
sion OF others, &c, was held to day in the office
OF the District commissioners, both sides being
present WIN witnesses pro aud con, some 30 in
number. Mr. Louis +. Shoemaker acted as
counsel for the complainantS, and Col. Swart
conducted his own defence. Some two hours
were spent in hearing additional testimony on
both sides, principally of cumulative nature
nothing new being ELECTED; and the Commits
slOnerS hold their decision under adviSement
A petition, signed by about 80 citizens and tax
payers in the northeastern portion of the coun-
ty, was left with the Commissioners by Col
Swart'S friends, asking that he be sustained
as he is faithful supervisor of roads: that he
has done his duty faithfully economically and
effclently, and that he cannot be tempted by
malcloHs and designing men. The complain
ants ask for his dismissal
DRUGGISTS AND GROCERS APPOINTED.
The District Commissioners to-day made the
loiloWlng appointments OF druggists and gro
supplies for distribution from the S. 600 charity
fund First precinct-R. A. Bacon. druggist:
x: 3. Ozark, grocer; SECOND precinct-JOS. n.
HbGdgkns fbfa H SheeSh
IN. Ridgway, grocer fourth precinct-W. q.
Duckett, druggist; b. l.. Wheeler, grocer;
fifth preSinct-A. NJ. Kloczewski, druggist
Winter, druggist; w. III. H. CiSSel, grocer:
seventh precinct-D. p. Hickling, druggist
I. A: ROder, grocer: eighth precinct-Henry
grocer.
THE WoRKINGMEN's ASSEMBLY met last
night, Mr. Richard EmmOns i'm the chair, and
George 7. Taylor, as secretary. Mr.. HamiI-
ton called up the resolution submitted at a
former meeting indorsing the action of Sena-
tor Wright, in relation to the issuing by the
United States government of Si0O,0O0,0O0 in
greenbacks, TO carry on necessary internal
improvements throughout the country. OBJ
jectiOns were made to the consideration of
the subject, and it was laid over Mr. Arm
strong, offered preamble and resolutions
adopted by the Typographical Union, No. l0l,
that 1.-The efforts now being made to establish
a democratic paper (The POSt) i'm this city by
the employment Of imported labor at a re-
duced rate OF compensation, and of class of
wOrkmen that are unworthy of association, is
repugnant to the feelings of all wOrkingmen,
irrespective of party. That this Union most
unqnalifdely condemns the Post as being un-
worthy the support of either the merchants or
Workingmen of this city, irrespective of party.
for the reasons above stated. That we pledge
ourselves, individually and collectively, TO
the Post and that we further pledge our
selves, and call upon all workinglnen TO with
hold subscriptions from such paper and all
patronage from merchants who advertise i'm il
as long as 1t is conducted on an unfair basis,
MIR. Hamilton favored the adoption of the
resolution, saying the publisher of that paper
had acted treacherously and dishonesty i'm
TINS matter OF employment and wages. He
had known this man since 1871, and knew no
SOou Ol HILL LIE RESOLUTIONS were ADOPTED.
Mr.. Clarkson moved that copies of the reso-
lutlons be forwarded TO all the trades unions
in this District, with the request that they
adopt them and carry them out i'm their true
spirit and meaning: adopted.
, 1he Dill prepared for Congress regulating
the emplOymenrof OF apprentices was read. and
on motion of Mr. Ralston was referred to a
committee of one from each trades union for
1ul ther amendment and report.
Mr; Hamilton offered resolution condemn
ing Messrs. Saks & Co. for discharging B. j.
"a nil from, d nic
plOy on account of his activity i'm behalf of the
rights of his fellow workmen; laid on the ta-
Ole by a large majority. Mr.. Spear read a
mems Union cOndemning the bill now pend
ing for the regulation Of the employment of
apprentices. Mi. RalstOn rendered his resig-
nation as vice president OF the Assembly, stat
ing that he would be absent three months at
the worlds fair at Paris. The resignation was
accepted, and Mr.. Alfred Thomas was chosen
to fill the vacancy.
"A MANS SKULL FRACTURED AT THE NAVY
YARD:IAbOut 2O'clOck, yesterday afternoon,
Nipsic, In the ship house, at the Washington
navy yard, man, by the name of Thomas
Of the high stages, Surrounding til the eH ship. HIe
which struch man, by the name of David
Mccullough. who was thirty feet below on the
inc;ina heaG; iLracfsRg his skull and it is thought
moved to his home on 1th, between g and L
streets southeast, and medical aid summoned.
ne NdS living dt 0.5U CLOCK UllS morning. but
his recovery is thought to be very doubtful,
He has wife and four children depending on
his labor for support. The rumOr was current
about the navy yard that the occurrence was
intentional on the part of Young but there are
no good grounds for this report. Mr. Young
is Well-known about the courts as the former
driver OF the prison van, and special officer at
the Iheater COmique. He is a labOrer i'm the
navy yard, and resides i'm South Washingto
ANOTHER ATTEMPTED OUTRAGE is reported |
IN the western section of the city by a marine |
named Remhold Derner on little white or |
pnan glrl named Mary McAulife, II years of /
age. Inc story as given by the girl is that on /
MIR. Metz, corner 18th and NJ streets, she was /
sent to Derner's shop tbrotherin-law OF Metz
who keeps small variety storel with copy /
OF The STAR, which he asked her to take
him that when she was in his Shop ne made
Infamous proposals to her; dragged her be-
hind the counter and attempted to accomplish
his purpose, and would have done so but for |
her screams. No arrest had been made at Il
O'Clock to-day. The published statement that
she was sent by Mr.. Sleeps for the paper is
erroneous She went to his house after the |
occurrence for protection.
The MOVEMENT for the abolition OF celibacy |
in the priesthood OF the Old Catholic church Is |
said TO be making headway in Germany. The |
question might be settled this year, but many
persons desire pOstponemenf, for fear that /
Or. Dollinger, who opposes abolition, win with
draw from the church.
@A five-year:old girl was actually whjp-
ped TO death in Marshalt0wn, Iowa by her
drunken mother