Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-11-10
CONDENSED Locals.

Engraving and Printing Bureau have been re-
ceived by the Supervising Architect of the
Treasury, as follows:-Bartiett & Robbins, Balti-
more, S31 AS; Thomas c. Basshor & Co., Balti-
more, $50, 524.21.
delivered temperance lecture at st. Johns
Church, Baltimore. st. Josephs and st. Vim
cents Temperance Societies attended in full
regalia.
In the case of Edward Cabel agt. Hannah f.
Cabell-bill for divorce on the ground of deser-
tion-a decree was made to-day dssmissing bill,
on the ground that the proof did not sustain il.
Yesterday the steamer Commerce. from Ply
mouth, n. c., arrived at Riey'S wharf with 100
bales of cotton for Baltimore merchants.
An accident occurred from fast driving yes
terday by some hackmen in returning from a
funeral at Mount Oivet cemetery, by which the
family carriage OF Mr.: James W. Barker was
completely demolished, but the occupants of the
carriage happily escaped injury.
The Thomas statue Ceremonies.
GETTING READY FOR THE GRAND DEMONSTRATION.
The published information that the trunk rail-
road lines throughout the country will issue
half-fare excursion tickets to and from Wash
mgton upon the occasion of the unwilling OF the
Thomas statue, on the 10Th inst, will evidently
cause largely incr eased attendance above what
was anticipated che committee received 300
letters from organized associations and army
veterans yesterday in addition to the large num-
bers previously received, stating their intentions
to be present.
THE DECORATIONS.
The committee on decorations held meeting
Saturday evening and adopted a resolution re-
questing the citizens OF Washington living on
the line OF the procession and in the immediate
vicinity OF the 18th street circle to decorate
and illuminate their residences on the 10Th and
20th or this month; and that the several statues
In the city be also decorated far possible on
that occasion. Col. Rockwell (in the chair) laid
before the committee the plans submitted by
Mr. Sm1thmyer for the decoration of the 18th
street circle, with estimates. The committee
formed permanent organization, electing Mai.
A. II. q. Richardson secretary, and r. B. Mohun
treasurer. 1t was moved and carried that the
plans as submitted be accepted; that the several
statues in the city be also decorated as far as
possible on that occasion. The following COM
m Iia, We're appointed: on Evergreen-Messrs:
Richardson, Strong and Sanders. Cambria and
R1bbons-MeSsrS. Anderson, Fisher and Smith.
Ordnance-MeSSrS Mckee and Harris Lumber
Rope and Nines-Messrs Townsend, Clark and
Tedford. Notices, Coats-of-arms &c.-Messrs.
Smthmyer, Mohun and Dingman. Labor and
Observation-Disclosures Fisher, Moore and
Strong. Auditing Committee Davis
THE MUSIC.
The chorus organized for the ceremonies held
their first rehearsal Saturday night at Willard
Han. The music for the grand hymnus is being
printed, and will be ready for the next re-
hearsal. The composer, Mr.. Max Mueller, was
present Saturday evening, and on being intro
duced met with an enthusiastic welcome. He
Will conduct his own piece which, it is said is
worthy of the occasion, as,high compliment as
could possibly be paid to the composer, who
served under Gen. Thomas during the latter part
OF the war. The committee having charge or
the matter are confident that the musical nor
1 Sot OF Ihe programme VIII be In the highest
eesfee crehtaoie 70 the ceremonies and reunion.
THE g. A. 4,
Harrison Dingman, commander of the Depart
ment OF the Potomac, G. A. R., has issued
general order inviting attention of the posts to
Army OF the Cumberland in this city, on the 10Th
and 10th 1nStantS, and to the ceremony OF I'M
yelling the equestrian statue OF Gen. George Ii.
Thomas ON that occasion.
DEEDS IN FEE have been recorded as follows
Horace Marshall to j. Il. Brooks, pit. lot 81, of
Cady. lot 50, so. 2Os; s2,s5O. r. II. Ward to J. E.
Nalheld, lots 1903 and 1914. So. $40; s.. w. B.
Todd trustee, to Horace Marshall, pit. lot 81, of
tees to c. c. Glover, lot IS, So. 1885, s. OS3SO. NJ
n. Evans to A: Mcking, part lot IL, So. 3S9;
$500. F. A. Ashford to Mercy NJ. Gray, lots 10
Sherman to John Dixon, lot d, sub SO. 1I9;
$500, subject to deed for s304.50. Elenora and
James l. Babe to Laura J. Morse, lot 5, So 2s2;
s, 800. Sarah A. Vermnya TO Alexander Kes-
beech lot g. in sub OF So. 623; 81 900. Peter Nc
CARNEY TO $, Nelson Cooper ct al, part lot 10,
50. 2SS; $1,000.
SPECIAL ATTENTION is directed to DR.. Won Mo
schzisker's card. Several OF our best known
citizens are now under his care for Deafness
catarrh, throat and eye diseases, and are ready
to testify to the great success OF his treatment
In their cases. His Offices are at GIG 10th street
northwest.
THE DAsHAwAYs met last night, and after
remarks by the president, Mr.. Holloway, In
which he announced the death or DR.. Joseph
Walsh, and paid high tribute TO his character
ana services as temperance man, the meeting
was entertained with addresses by Guy Wines,
Mr.. Delphy, reformed hOtel-keeper OF Balti-
more; Major Ii. A. Hall and Edward Humphrey
who made report OF the Dashaway Mission
meeting at the Lime Kilns near Georgetown,
yesterday afternoon. President Holloway and
Bud Eagleston made effective appeals for stpners
TO the pledge. About thirty persons signed the
pledge. The congregational singing was good.
MIS- Laura seymour presiding at the organ.
A DRY, raspIng cough irritates and endangers
the lungs and greatly debilitateS and annoySt the
patier'.. DR.. JayneS EXpectorant removes con-
striction OF the bronchial tubes, promotes easy
expectoration, heals all infiamed parts, and
brings about speedy cure OF the most stubborn
cough or cold.
suFFERINGs OF RHEuMArIc HUsBAND-Wm
B. Parisen filed bill in equity Saturday for sep
aration from Mary NJ. Parisen, nee ChildS, on
the ground OF her cruel, extravagant, and indo-
lent conduct. They were married in september,
1865, in Philadelphia, he being widower with
of cruelty committed while he was sick in bed
with infiammatory rheumatism. when, he al
leges, she would snatch the pillow from under
HIS head, leave the door open, &C.
MARRIAGE LICENSES have been issued to Joseph
Plaskett and Lucy, Heftlin, both Of Fairfax
county. Va; Samuel Altman and Ida E. Cook;
Broadus II. Jones and Mary A. McCarty, both Of
King George county, Va; Alexander Lang, jr.,
OF Baltimore, Md, and Dora Miller; w. NJ. Par
ker and Eliza jackson; John Irvine and Eliza
beth Gaskins; Henry Newman and Annie A.
Beach.
THE CORNERSTONE OF A NEW BAPTIST CHURCH,
to be erected near Queenstown, on the Bladens-
burg road, near its termination with the Queens
Chapel road, was laid yesterday under the aus
plces OF the Columbia Association OF Baptist
Churches OF the District OF Columbia Mr. VIM.
Suekney presided. A sealed copper box, con-
tanning the record and articles OF faith OF the
cnurch, names OF those who aided In the enter
Prise, copies OF proceedings OF the Columbia As
soclaIoh and religious and secular papers, were
aeI0slted IN the cornerstone. After the stone
mad peen lad and the architect entrusted with the
super1ntendence and direction OF the work, Rev.
c. c. Meador, pastor OF the Fifth Baptist Church
delivered an Grafton. A collection OF $50 was
then taken up, and the congregation dismissed
with benediction by Rev. DIR. Parker. The foam
datiOn OF the edifice Is OF stone, and the suDer
structure viii be OF brick, built in Gothic style.
THE MASONIC MUTUAL RELIEF ASSOCIATIONS
number OF members OF the Masonic Mutual Re-
lief Association met by invitation at the Masonic
Temple Saturday and agreed upon a ticket for
directors TO be voted for at the election to-mor-
row night at the annual meeting OF the assOcia-
ton. They also adopted resolutions recommend
ing that the directors be selected from those not
connected with insurance companies; tSOlating
the Mutual Relief from any other organization
of its kind; reducing the maximum age for new