National Republican., 1880-12-14
CITY SMALL TALK.

Many horses were injured yesterday
morning by falling on the slippery pavements.
Henry ?. Cottell and Herbert A. Wilson
were yesterday appointed additional patrolmen By
the Commissioners.
The Commissioners have made requisi-
tion for sixty muskets and accoutrcments for Com.
pnny A, Washington Cadets
The steamer George Leary, which has
been undergoing repairs at Baltimore, resumed its
place ON the Norfolk route last evening.
An unsuccessful attempt was made
early yesterday morning to rob the grocery store
of ID. Johnson, 11O2 street northwest.
The residence of Dr. Harlan, OH Six
tcenth street northwest entered by thieves last
night, who secured two ovcrcoats and escaped.
The District Committee yesterday de-
cidcd to hear representatives Of the opposing fac
tons IN the German Orphan Asylum Association
next Thursday.
Mrs. Lincoln Bessie Beech) will receive
her friends this evening at 6ij II street. Choice
music and literary selections will be part Of the
evenings programme.
Major W. |. Whorton, chief of con-
s,ruction of the Washington City and Point Look
out Railroad, left yesterday morning with corps
OF assistants for Il trip over the route.
Chief-Clerk McGinn, of the Health
Office has notified Mr.. Francis Carter contractor
for the removal Of oal to discontinue the deposit
OF oia on the Virginia shore, opposite the Arsenal
Point
Hon. j. b. Alley, of Massachusetts, gave
dinner party at his residence last evening 10 the
Judges of the United states supreme Court and
number of Congressional friends, which was a
most recherche affair.
The President and General w. L. Sher-
mau have accepted invitations, extended BY the
District Commis.i9nSrs TO review the police force
rade, on the 18th instant.
William ii. Cotton, who was last Thurs
day night bitten in the face and neck by dog
belonging to George A. Sheehan is very Ill, and
by the advice OF his physician he has been sent 10
the Providence Hospital.
The East Washington Garfield and
Arthur Club has adopted an inaugural uniform
consisting of Il black slouch hat with tassel, dark
gray ulster over plain clothes, with white gloves,
and the badge OF the club worn on the left breast
Judge Smell, while on the bench yester-
day, referred TO the alleged shystering among law
yers about the court, and stated IL such practices
were continued he would deny the attorneys the
privilege of communicating with prisoners In the
dock.
Yesterday afternoon, as Mrs. Alfred
Cummack was walking down Twelfth street near
l., she was approached by colored man, who
sna'ched her Pockietbook containing $3.50 from
her hand, ana darting up side alley escaped with
his plunder.
The House District Committee yester-
day decided to recommend to the House TO make
an appropriation of $4,000 to be expended in ill.
giving work to many poor and idle men who now
are unable to secure employment,
The ladies of East Washington have
organized a fair committee; Mrs. Major Dunn,
and M Captain MScathra Secretary SGp'GsHgh for hs
purpose Of holding fair for the benefit of Com.
pnny B, Washington Light Guards
The District Commissioners yesterday
had an interview with the House District Commit
tee and the latter passed resolution recommend
ing that the Committee on Commerce report to the
House m approximation Of si,25ooOo 70 be ex'
above the Long Bridge.
Justice Cox yesterday granted divorce
in the ease Of Patrick Regan vs.. Catharins 7. Re
gan, and divided the real estate belonging TO the
firm equally between them. This suit has been a
tedious one, crosa'chargcs Of cruelty being made
by the parties, and the wife accusing the husband
OF swindling her out Of her property
Messrs, w, G. Metzerott < Co. sendus the
full score Of the " Pirates of Penzance,' the latest
opera by Gilbert and sullivan, which has been
published by Oliver Ditson Co., of Boston. This
publication will be gladly welcomed by the many
who have listened to the charming music of this
opera by DOyly Catte's troupe, recently here.
The KiralN party, numbering sixty
strong, arrived in the city last night and are
qunrtorcd AT the Imperial, The leading man of the
company, Mr. Geo. MekiI, is an old typo and u
cordially welcomed by his old friends lie ap'
pears ~ Phineas Fosg next Monday Evening,
Considerable excitement was created
shortly ailcr eleven o'clock last night by the an
nounCcment That Ford's Opera House was on fire
An alarm was turned in from box l9G, which called
out The Fire Department, but it did not go into
service, as examination showed that the only
| foundation for the alarm was some steam escaping
from pipe near the roof.
Thomas Anderson yesterday pleaded
guilty to the charge OF ofattemping 10 utter forged
note for $40 to the detrment of Mr. Charles Walter
and was sentenced to the Albany penitcntiay tOl
one year The accused having enjoyed Il previous
good character and this being his first oiitnsc The
Court gave him the minimum punishment,
The appeal of George w. Black, con.
| ycted In the Police Court ofassault upon William
Buckley, has been continued until next month
| This is the case out of which so much scandal
sprang recently and brought trouble into two fam
lies Mr.. jackson, counsel for The accused, stated
that his client had lost his situation, and all he
| possessed was little land in Dakota Territory
he had gone West to sell this ground in order tC
raise money sufficient TO make his defense,
Messrs. Miller & Lewis, yesterday, fol
Ann Atkinson, entered suit against the Piedmont
and Arlington Life INSURANCE Company, of Nir
glni0. On the 3lst Of March, 1876, the plaintiff
! took out policy of insurance In this company
now defendants, on the tenyear endowment plan
on the life of her son, w, n. Toler for $1,000 The
company paid all except $500 balance, and AN at
tachInent has been Issued upon certain of the de
! fendants property IN this District 10 secure the
balance,