Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-11-15
AnluSenlenfS. &c.

the people. THOS b. BRYAN
November Il, 1873.
Anuscments, &c.
NATIONAL THEATER.-Robert Heller has but
two nights remaining of his engagement at the
National theater. He will give grand matinee
tomorrow. He has had good houses this, his
second week here. and has deserved them. His
entertainments are OF such a character that
they cannot fail to attract.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.-Thc concert to-
night at this church will be- TO a consdera bic
extent, a novel one. 1t will be given by a col
Ored prima donna. Madame Selika who has by
the possession OF wonderful voice, attracted
great attention wherever she has sung She
will be assisted by Mr. s. Williams baritone
and the members of the Washington Harmonic
society.
THEATER CoMIoUE-The performances here
this week are very attractive and enjoyable.
THE FREEDMEN's SAVINGS BANK CoMuIss1oN
ERs propose at an early date to offer for sale at
public auction in this city, large amount OF
real estate situated in different parts of the
city and country. The property which they
propose to sell is unincumbered, and has fallen
into their hands as q part Of the assets OF the
company and by purchases at trustee sales.
The sale promises to be the largest auction OF
real estate ever held in this city. The great OBJ
lect In Offering the property for sale is TO hasten
the final settlement of the affairs Of the COM
pany and TO secure, If possible. money enough
TO pay another dividend to the depoSitorS OF the
Freedmens bank during the coming winter
SO far the commissioners have declared 80 per
nany, amounting to nearly S1,o00000. If the
proposed sale is successful, they will realize
sufhclent amount OF cash to make further
payment. 1t is understood that the proposed
sale will take place about the middle of Deem
ber Catalogues OF the property to be disposed
of are being prepared, and will be distributed
some time in advance OF the sale.
BUILDING AssoCIATIoNs.-Last night the sew
enth annual meeting OF the Central Building
Association, No. 2, was held, and Capt. VIM, w
Moore, the secretary, presented the annual re-
port, showing receipts, S41 325.1O, disburse-
ments, Sal 1882; balance. 9s3.9S. The advance
296 during the year. amounting to s299, I54 $685.
$50 advances have been repaid on AZ shares.
amounting to $I5014.l5. The original number
OF shares was 1900; withdrawn, l, 1852: advanced
on, 2.i6,; number remaining, Il. a general sum
mary is submitted, showing receipts on account
OF monthly dues $3.50, 4S1.9l on account of ad
vance dues, SS0,3 on account OftineS 81 353 40
on account OF expenses sIS3.I.; in settlement OF
advances, $sl, Is; total, Si0o, SO. Dsburse
mentS-In payment OF advances, 1929, 754; in pay
ment for stock Withdrawn, $751; 1928; interest or
funding dues on settled bOught-out stock. go
5l2; in payment OF general expenses, S. 1913 81
balance in the treasury, 1888 80; total 800 5S 3d.
The association expects to close in January.
DEATH AT THE AGE OF ONE HUNDRED AND TEN
YEARs.-The health officer issued permit to
day for the burial Of the remains OF Lucinda
Lewis, cOlored, who died November 10, at the
advanced age of no years. She was native OF
Virginia and has been living in this District the
last forty years, latterly in Willow Tree alley,
South Washington. She remembered "Wash-
ingtOns war" and how the soldiers were dressed
Her remains viii be taken to Virginia for ba-
rial.
RECENT ENTHUSIASTICALLY afternoon
Detective McElfreSh arrested Ambrose Taylor
on suspicion of being concerned in the recent
GERS, which are at headquarters, Mr.. F. A. Rich
ardSon has identified coat; DR.. Mackall, jr, of
Georgetown, an umbrella; Mr.. +. NJ. Barnes, two
umbrellas; F. Koones, an overcoat and suit OF
clothes; ana Mrs. Chandlee two carpets.
WASHINGTON CITY CATTLE MARKET-Qucens-
town Drose Yards, Nov: Il, 1s1s.-There were 200
cattle offered; 1870 sold at prices ranging from
pa to as cents per pound; sheep sold from to
cts. per pound; lambs from Al. to 5 cts. per
pound; 10 COWS and calves sold at prices rang
ing from $50 10 $50 per head. Market duh.
MARRIAGE LICENSES have been issued to Thos
E. Allen and Matilda Givens; Emory II. Bates
and Mary Anna Read, Of Montgomery, Nd.
Charles Robinson and Mary Carol; Charles NJ
Tippet and Jennie B. Lnkins Joseph Z. King
and Ellen Brown; Daniel Jones and Mary Jones
SENT TO JAIL.-This morning John Cole COL
ored, arrested yesterday by Detectives McDeVitt
and Voss, was In the Police Court on the charge
OF burglary and larceny OF two silk dresses at
the residence OF Mr.. VIM, Stickney, and was
committed for a hearing.
| VALUABLE IRUPEkTf AT AUCTI0N.-DOWllQg
aucttoneer, will sell tomorrow at O'Clock, for
| F. B. MCGUIRE and NJ. F. Morris, trustees, house
| No. ASS Louisiana avenue, opposite the City
Hall. For particulars see the advertisement.
THE ALABAMA FAIR.-The attendance at the
| fair at Eufaula, Ala. yesterday was over 5000.
| Senator Norwood, OF Georgia, made speech
| in favor OF the southern Pacific railroad The
| trotting race for $500 was won by Lou Scoll:
| best time 2.26k.
WILL NOT BE HUNG To-DAY.-H c. Secrest.
| who was to have been executed at Marion, N.
c., to-day, for the murder OF his wife and sten.
daughter, has taken an appeal through counsel,
and the execution viii not take place.
sE-The following was recently sent to a
| SchOolmistresS in Birmingham, England: ssM:SS
", can you allow our Henrietta Georgiana I'd
| come home and nurse ClaudiuS Alfred while our