Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-10
Amuseuenfs. Etc.

| AmuSementS, Etc.
~ Nationas Theater:.There was good aud.
the dramatic season last evening: The Ice
Witch. which was presented barring few
drags incident to first nights perform. anae,
capital variety acts, which go far to make up
the pleasure OF the entertainment, Mr.. keene
Who S1s is to be leading man OF Fcrd's company
and was favorably received. The character
which he sustains in the Ice Witch 1.-THE
knight of the Frozen Hand"-does not require
sufficient acting upon which to base judg
ment of his qualities. He showed himself
however, to be most excellent reader, with a
fine face. and good figure and stage carriage,
and looks as II when called upon for acting he
will be able to respond satisfactorily. His
reputation in California, from whence be
@embers Of Ti Mr. Fords Company give
under way. Mr. flanagan, who is always rel
heartily received by the last Winter play go ssfS
Miss blanche Ford sang. Nancy Leef very
| well, indeed, and responded to two deserved
the ladies of tine company, one or two of whom
will DO doubt, before the season is over. be-
come as great fayorites as flanagan and Den,
ham. The Ice Witch is well worth seeing-the
ballet scenes, transformations, etc, being very
| good.
re Montgcm merry County tMa.) Fair began
| az Rockville to-day, and will close with the
| 18th. 1t promises to be very successful
|
| Jurors E1iQibility.-To-day in the Circuit
| Court, Judge Humphreys, the case of Samuel
Strong agt the District of Columbia-action
1o5 woIk ni aoae on sewerS-in which the jury
| When the jurors were called one OF them failed
to answer, and it was reported that he was out
IN inr 11s Gts MI M one Of the
hitting whether it would be proper for him to
serve now, inasmuch as since he had been
sworn in this case he had received and ac-
nd hn
government. When the jurors were first called
those who had any connection with the Dis
trlct government were objected to, and it was
supposed in view of this fact that Mr. Fergu-
son would be excused.
The court stated that he had not the power
10 excuse him unless with the consent OF cOun-
The court asked if the counsel would excuse
JAS a. h0gerSOn, all absent Juror fWhO is de-
famed by the serious illness Of his wife), and
me counsel sci for the District (Messrs. Riddle
and r. M1llerl declined to take any action in
me matter. The court suggested that parties
6e summoned from whom TO select a juror to
District, declined to take any part in changing
the jury. Mr.. James Edwards was sworn as a
juror.
Messrs. Cook, Totten and Cole, for the plain.
TIN, called attention to the note of Mr.. Fergu.
son and asked that he be excused. stating that
II was manifest that this case should not be
tried by one who is in the employ of the de-
PENDANT. They further stated that when the
jury was being made up, employees of the Dis.
.llc1, and those who had been employed by
the District, were excluded. They stated thai
in this case the defendants had created the
disqualification OF themselves, and they should
excuse him.
to withdraw juror and continue the case. but
this was only advisory, as b could not take
any part in changing the jury.
MI. ferguson appealed to counsel to consent
Mr.. Riddle declined to take any action.
-, Inc court inquired, and was inform ed that
the amount claimed was about $225,0UO, and
stated that he presumed it was a complicated
case, and he had no desire to try the cause
put ne did not shirk his duty. He did not feel
JUSTIFIED in postponing the case. This juror
was not disqualified Icy the rules of law, but
he makes personal appeal, for it is an EN-
barrassing position he is in. Jf he Should find
verdict for the District it will be said that he
the District he may lose his employment. He
would post one final determination until to.
morrow morning.
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE FIRE COMMISSION
ERS.-The District Commissioners having re-
turned to the Board of Fire Commissioners
t me bids tor lots for the proposed new engine
endorsement asking for a report las to the
Test properties offered the president of the
l poard lMr. Collins) called special meeting
last evening Gen. Bacon was absent on &C,
count OF sickness. On motion of Mr. Hume.
The papers were returned to the District Com.
missloners, with an endorsement respectfully
referring them Ito the report of the building
committee OF the Board of Fire Commission.
EFF es Of July z, as to the best properties
9iie Ptas applications l; for positions from Jas.
The original plan for three houses cOntem-
plated placing an engine in the present truck
mouse and building new truck house within
nue. and d street northeast, and another near
The 23d-street circle, the present truck house
being converted into an engine house, a new
engine house built within the square formed by /
N. 10 TSla
nue.. but Mr.. Hume stated that Commissioner
Phelps had expressed the opinion that they
should build only two houses and If the Con-
then build the third one. Mr.. Collins in that
case favored the building first of the new
truck house in the first ward, and the new en-
truck house where it is for the present; while
MIR. Hume thought it would be better to
change the old truck house into an engine
house and build the new truck house on Capt.
tol hill, leaving the engine house in north
Washington for future consideration.
THE LABOR EXCHANGE has prepared an ad-
dress to the public stating that during the
eleven months since the exchange was first
established, employment has been found for
The receipts have been $564a66, including
from collections, $4,l34.9o; goods manufac.
tured, 81 ,2lS0l proceeds from fair held at the
s5,6599f, including cost Of MISUNDERSTANDING
goods, 81 461 .S5; clerical services and messen,
gers 81, 7H ito labOrerS on the canal 262 S.
The balance on hand is $34.75. The item of
81, 262 81 for labor on the canal it is expected
will be refunded by the next Congress- The
exchange calls the attention of the public to
the fact that there are now in Washington four
means OF employment for women which did
not exist previous to the establishment of the
exchange, viz: The manufacture of paper
bags, which may be largely Increased; a train
Ing school for nurses; a free class in China
decorating, and a sales-room in central To-
cality, where any article will be received and
sold for the owner free of all charge To these
it is the earnest desire OF the managers to add
a cooking school, under the efflcient direction
OF Miss Julia Corson, OF the New York cooking
school. Ii generous support is accorded the
managers largely increased good results will
undoubtedly follow, and a faithful steward
ship OF the trust imposed may be relied on.
Subscriptions are solicited.
THE CENTRAL TEMPERANCE ORGANIZATION
met last evening in the Y. M. G. A. chapel,
Rev. Dr. Noble presiding, and L. H. Patterson
secretary. Credentials Of delegates were re-
gion-L: II Patterson. J. N; Richards, and J.
r. Scaggs: Dashaway Reform Club-J. B.
Dunning. Frank Reside, and Alex. EaglestOn.
Sixth Presbyterian Church-Ross A. Fish.
The report of the committee appointed at
previous meeting to prepare petition to the
District Commissioners, praying them to re-
fuse 10 grant licenses for the sale of liquor was
considered and the committee was continued,
with instructions to carry out their mission.
A vigorous fall temperance campaign was