Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-10-08
Condemned Locals

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The German Benevolent Association have
elected A. Lehman to represent them on the
board OF directors of the new German Orphan
Association, and agreed to contribute $50 to the
funds.
The Postmaster General has granted leave OF
absence to the Odd Fellows employed In that
department to attend the anniversary exercises
In this city on the 18th inst.
The Nationals played second game with the
Bostons Yesterday and were again defeated.
Rev. James s. Laren, OF the North Capitol NJ
Il. church, is suffering from an attack OF mala-
RAJ FEVER mot typhus fever, as has been stately
andfS recovering. =
By advertisement elsewhere it will be seen
tnat MISS M. X. Schreiner continues her in
stTuctlon In elocution, embracing logical analy-
sls and vocal culture and readings in Shakes
peare and general literature, at 1107 G street
NV. She has many testimonials from some of
The best educators In colleges and high schools
NJ the country, faVoling her course OF instruc.
ton.
TIE officers and soldiers OF the army OF the
Cumberland meet at the Arlington hotel to-
morrow night to perfect arrangements for IN
yelling the statue of Gen. Geo. Ii. Thomas and
for the reunion of the society.
Mr.. Frank Lee Perley, of this city, graduate
OF the Columbian law school, and for some time
past resident OF Erie. Pa, was admitted to the
Erie county bar last Tuesday.
See advertisement to-day Of F. G. Fay & Co..
general attorneys, OF Philadelphia.
lhE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS SUCIkT1 IlGI ldSU
night at the Smithsonian Institution. The
president, Major j. w. Powell, being absent
Col Garrick Mallory presided, with Prof. Elmer
X. Reynolds, secretary. Prof. o. T. Mason,
council had made favorable report On Prof E.
A. Fay, of the National Deaf Mute College. Mr.
Weston Flint, librarian Of the Patent ONCE,
and Commander E. p. Lull, U. s. N. and they
were duly elected members Prof Mason an
nounced that he had received as contributions.
"North American Antiquities" from Harper s
10 tad f0 md hrriIH nv
Frank W. LSngdOn, secretary Of the Historical
Society Of Madisony lie, Ohio, the whole work
edited by Prof. Short. Prof. Mason gave brief
account OF the doiDgs OF tie AnthropoioglcaI
and kindred organizations throughout the
country during the past summer, and
the chair gave a very Interesting account OF
the proceedings of the recent Saratoga conven-
ton OF the American association for the ad-
yancement Of science, and enumerated the
various subjects discussed there; gave brief
history OF the society, stating that the bright
est lights in the country and from the Brtiah
provinces were present. one OF the moSu enter
tanning themes listened to by that Intelligent
audience was the subject CT Anthropology by
Major Powell OF this society. Prof. Mason re-
marked that among his duties the past season
had been translation of the doings Of the DAN
ish Histoi lcal society, on the subject of the
preservation Of the national monuments OF
Denmark. He spoke OF the great care of the
Danish government and the people in the
history, old churches and their associations.
There Is an officer OF the crown whose
duty 1t is to protect such records. The que.
ton had frequently been mOOted by historical
societies In this country OF procuring legisla-
ton by Congress for like care OF our antiquities
and records. Our west ern country is prolific OF
mounds and relics Of the past, and should not
be allowed to be destroyed as at present is the
case. He spoke of the mounds Of the Mississip-
pi river and its tributaries, describing their per
that Prof. Mason prepare memorial to present
to the next Congress upon this subject Seer.
tary Reynolds gave brief account of bis fur
ayT0tn ion on fha ha ,I-c1 fEo Dorn
river and its uributai les for relics, and spoke
particularly OF the shell heaps at PopeS Greek
and relics found In Indian cemeteries there.
Prof. JOS NJ. Wilson informed the society that
the managers of the permanent exhibition In
Philadelphia. on the site recently occupied by
the Centennial exhibition, had established an
archaeological department In the educational
poi lion OF that exhibition. BE gave notice that
he would at the next meeting submit a reSolu-
ton to the council expressive OF the gratifica-
ton Of the Washington society at their action
TAYLOR & HUFTY, 933 Pennsylvania avenue.
have just opened their first importation of fall
shades Of Their celebrated Lucca kid gloves In
3, 4, 6, and 10 buttons. This invoice comprise
over 200 dozen gloves.
MINISTER LANGsToN ON THE CoIoRsp EXODUS
Lincoln Hall was well filled last evening, the
occasion being meeting under the auspices of
Emigrant Aid society to consider the eolored
Senator Bruce, Hon. G. C. Gorham, Hon. A NJ.
Clapp, Hon. S. j. Bowen, Marshal Douglass
Rev. j. e: Rankin, Professor Storum, Judge
Cartier, VIM. E. Matthews, Jerome A. johnson
and i. N. Cary. The exercises were opened
with prayer by Rev. DR.. Rankin after which
Mr.. o. S. B. Well nominated Hon. A. NJ. Clapp
as presiding officer. Mr.. Clapp, in short
speech, said he regretted that meeting in aid
OF the exodus was necessary. In the course OF
his remarks he made reference to the serpent
OF secession having been crushed by "the silent
man." who had received more honors abroad
than were ever accorded a crowned head. ZAP
plause.l he then introduced Mr.. Langston, L.
JCh n n for
hour the exodus question, and warmly favored
1t, and predicted glorious future for the col
ored race west and mol th. His views were
printed at length in THE STAR some days since.
ALLEGED BREACH OF CoNTRAcr.-Geo. SIM
mons yesterday entered suit against Andrew
Langdon for alleged breach OF contract. The
parties entered into an agreement on April I'd
last, by which Summons agreed to sell to Lang
don quantity OF books In the law building,
$50 ~ street, in consideration OF deed for
forty acres OF land in Chippewa county, Wis,
also 500 acres OF government land In Florida
The first tract was duly decided, but the de-
PENDANT has failed TO convey the Florida estate
although he has taken possession OF the coks
which are alleged to be worth 81, 900 more than
the land conveyed. He sues for $1,000 dam
ages.
THE LADIES should attend the Q. S. marshars
sale OF line gold Jewelry at Dowling's auction
rooms, tomorrow at 10 o'clock.
THE FEMALE SCHOOL TRUSTEE QUESTION. -
The committee to whom was referred at the
september meeting OF the Board OF Public
School Trustees-Messrs Curtis Lovejoy, Bald
win, Middleton, Lloyd, Farley and Smtth-the
communication relative to the appointment OF
women on the board, Will probably make re-
port to the board on Tuesday evening next
the regular meeting. 1t Is understood that Mr..
1oyejoy will prepare the majority report, and
that MI. Farley will prepare minority report,
the latter favoring representation Of women
on the board.
IMPORTANT TO BANKRUPTS.-Judge James, In
the United States District Court yesterday, is
sued an order that all petitioners In bankruptcy
who have failed to prosecute their suits with
due diligence, show cause by November 26 why
their cases should not be dismissed. The re-
turns are to be made In writing, verified by the
oath OF the bankrupt and filed with the regis
ter in bankruptcy.
ALEXANDRIA NoTRs.-A colored man named
George Coates was sentenced by the mayor to
receive twenty laSheS for chicken Stealing,
which were promptly administered. AT 8
meeting OF the directors Of the Alexandria and
Fairfax Agricultural association st the COM
mercial exchange, yesterday, most OF the time
was taken up In hearing protests as to the
awards OF premiums at the late fair. The re-
celpts OF the fair exceeded 5000. -. Yester-
gay, Judge Charles E. Stewart, OF the corpora
Lon cOurt, granted an Injunction restraining
JeHerSon Tacey, county treasurer, from max
Ing sale OF certain property of Messrs Creamer
WTlgnt, seized on execution by said treas
urer to satisfy taxes.