Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-02


son. Mr. 4. Rothwell, w. b. Matchett. DR.. Dan
iel Breed, S. NJ. Smith OF Illinois, president of
Farmers, associate ~ and MT. B. 7. Janney;
Rev. A. F. Mason offered prayer.
Mr.. Fl. L. Club was elected secretary pro
tenn, and Mrs. Lockwood read the call. aud
made an address, In which she said it would be
appropriate for the President "a president by
3rbitfatiOn) TO appoint commission OF arbitra-
ton to prevent wars; that strife between rail-
roads Is being settled so now, and she didn't
see why nations couldn't profit by the example.
THE EAST WASHINGTON AND CAPITOL HILL
ASSOCIATION met last night; DR.. Cox In the
chair, and M. Z. c. KirkWood secretary. The
committee to wait on the District Commission
ers reported that they had performed that duty,
and asked for Information On the following
points whether the SIS, 600 appropriated for
the water supply Of higher points In the city
was to be devoted to the section east of the
the East washington Association In regard to
parking the streets met with the approval OF
the Commissioners; how much remained In the
hands OF the Commissioners for Improvement,
and what proportion would be devoted to Capt
toll Hill. and whether any Difference would be
paid to the wishes OF the association In regard
to its distribution. No answer had yet been re-
ceived from the Commissioners. They had also
seen Colonel Casey, who told them that the en-
tire amount appropriated for government res
ervations was 8, 600 portion Of which would
made on the delay Of the District Commission
ers In not answering their interrogator1es.
CHARLEY FISHER SAYS HE Is NOT INSANE
Cbas. g. Fisher, formerly Of this city, who is
charged with having passed worthless check
upon Mt Adams, the superintendent , Of the
tombe. The following letter In regard to his
case was received by Justice Smith: "Dear Sir:
The prisoner Sa Fisher, charged d With q passing
lunatic from the Harrisburg penny State asy-
fum, from which place he has escaped three
times. He returned there last about month
no Inc hxf fpn <Jfat
or q jury after a fun trial. Was last remanded
by judges at Philadelphia. Respectfully, John
Comber.n 'Do you think you are 1nsane?"
"Well, think / am not. / always kicked
against being sent to asylums, but 1 suppose
the physicians know best"
THE WAR ON SwINpLING BOGUS "GUIDKs."-
Yesterday afternoon Off1cer Patrick OHare of
s sns nae Rangsr a%@ snn
SktrvingtOn, all suspected Of being a part OF
the .'three-ca monte" gang infesting the
Dt Tns charge ssn{ Of was
morning. Several policemen gave the court an
account OF their dark and devious ways; how
they play the part OF "guides" about the city,
strangers. They TESTIFIED that the reputation of
Snyder particularly for cussedneSS was first
rate They had all been loafng about the
down to the farm to labor In a striped suit, and
the others were permitted to go.
HUSBAND AND WIFE LEGALLY SEPARATED
Yesterday, in the Equity Court, Judge MacAr-
thur granted decree OF divorce from bed and
board In the case of Orleans Victory McCarty
against JuSruS j. McCarty. The parties were
married In January, 1874, and she charged that
he defendant subjected her to treatment Of the
Utmost cruelty, resulting In great mental SUI
health before and since the marriage, and ply
sically unable to bear rough usage. In answer
ing the defendant denied the charges set mp,
oTshn q hat nioy~
&C. The decree gives complainant 800 per
month alimony and the custody Of the child.
A CHILD, to be handsomely dressed. must no
clothed from the establishment of Saks a. Co
Their stock OF ch1ldrenS clothing as well as
boys and youths, Is undoubtedly the best In
the city, and - their prices are the lowest
their store is always filled with customers.
Among the very latest novelties are the Little
Duke" suit, now The fashionaDle sensation in
delightful summer garment, and as the price is
as low as tweed suit we predict that SIG Eth
street win md this Is the best thing they have
yet introduced
THE HARRISON REyrvAL.-The interest In the
revival al Hamline NJ. E. church last night was
greatly increased. Persons fastened from all
parts of the:church TO the altar seeking rajip.
Ion, and number Of happy conversions oc-
cured. over 200 persons this week have been
seeking religion, and over 50 young men have
protested conversion. Mr.. Harrison stated that
Halliday" services would be held next week,
for this great work.
SIR JosEPH.-"My amazement, my surprise,
You may learn from the expression OF my
But no one who kas "been there" evinces any
surprise, when it is stated that VIM. +. Given,
grocer and tea dealer, Is offering everything In
his line at wonderful saving TO his custom
erS.
WASHINGTON CITY CATTLE MARKKT-Ouesns-
totcn Stock Yard, May LIST, 1879, reported by
6. ID. Means & Co.-1o0 cattle sold at prices
and lambs; old sheep sold at prices ranging
from Az to SC. per pound lambs from to SIC.
per pound; 10 cows and calves sold from $40 10
36O each. Market good
WE UNDERSTAND that the closing out sale OF
hooks stationery, safes, show cases, &C., at Mr.
CrandelIs corner 7Jh and d streets, will be
resumed az auction on Saturday, May 3d. at
half-past ten am. and seven pm, until fur
ther notice.
Mrs. JARLEY To-NIGHT.-Run to farley! BE
In time. Be In time! And you Will see 1.-THE Old
Lady who died Dancing" 1.-The Woman who
Poisoned Fourteen Families" with Zenobia,
Byron, Capt. Kidd and LiDdley Murray "large
as Life and twice as natural"
THE SPRING SEASON is now fairly opened, and
the INQUIRY for mems and boys clothing has
become general At StrauS may be found a
new assortment of the latest styles and at the
lowest rates that can be named.
TIE BOYS CLOTHING HOUSE OF B. Robinson &
Co, 900 Pennsylvania avenue. is crowded with