Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-06
LOCAL NEWS.
Candensed Locals.

exhibitions Of meSmerism.
Odd Fstlotcs' HAIL." Pinafore."
Condensed Locals.
Street lamps will be lighted at 500 p. m, and
and exiting uished at Ais a. m.
Henry Baden, II years old, was accidentally
Knocked down yesterday afternoon, by car No.
-, on the 14th street line, driven by William
Jones, and had his leg broken.
Thieves broke into the house OF Mr.. Louis
Karcher, OF the coast survey; residing at No. Is
& street southeast, Thursday night, and cleared
( Of almost every valuable in it.
In the Maryland senate, yesterday, the bill
egulating taking oysters in the Potomac river,
with house amendments mentioned in yeSta--
days starr was passed-yeas II, nays2
Belle, Tennessee, JOY, Cinderella, Sportsman,
Crickmore, and Compensation, are In training
at his farm, "Fairview, " Prince Georges county,
previous to their departure for this city, Baltt-
more, &C., for the spring meetings.
A very pleasant reception to some of the
divisions, bureaus. and offices OF the Treasury
department was given In the Y. M. G. A. rooms
last night, about 200 guests being present.
large audience greeted Rev. Il. Baker, OF
Altoona, Pa, last evening at St Paul's Luth-
eTan Church to listen to his interesting lecture
on Travels ana Customs in Italy" The lee
turer kept the close attention OF the audience
for one hour and an half
ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE INsANE.-The entertain
ment at st. Elizabeth Opera House last evening,
was most enjoyable one. The Songs of jamie
and 'The Last Rose of Summer" by Mrs. Smith,
and 1.-The Warrior, Bold" by Mr.. Fagan were
excellent. "Schneider's Party by Mr.. Brown,
was very amusing, and the representation OF
the comedy ga Pretty Piece of Business" would
have done credit to any theaterS. The parts
were all well taken.
THE JouRNEYMEN PLAsTERERs held meeting
last night at sth and E streets northwest for the
purpose OF organizing permanent union. Mr..
Brooke N. Edmonston called the meeting to
order and stated what had been done by the
WOrkingmen's Assembly in relation to promot-
called upon the officers of the old defunct Or
ganiZation to lead Off in the movement, as they
were still officers until their successors are
elected. Mr.. Joseph Rosenbury, one OF the old
members, took the chair I'm the absence of the
president, and Mr.. John T. Christian was chosen
secretary. The roll was opened and some
The association then went into an election OF
permanent officers with the following results:
Robert Webb, presidents H; J.. Hamlll,
p pss The election Of te
and financial secretary was postponed until the
next meeting. A committee, composed of
to procure the books Of the old association and
settle up with the old treasurer. Joseph JOY
was chosen Sergeant-at-armS. Mr. Hamill spoke
On the subject of wages, which should be
fixed at once before the season opens, but
in order to let contractors who are finish
Ing up their job out OF difficulty in getting men
to do their work, he thought they should
fix the pay at SO per day until the first of May,
and then raise to $3.50 per day for the season.
A motion was made that 81 be fixed as the pay
from next Monday until the 18th Of May, when 1t
should be $3.50. Mr.. j. T. Christian was in favor
of this arrangement, and thought 1t better to take
their stand at once. Discussion followed, and
various views were expires sed, the general feel
ing appearing to be for an advance of pay to at
least 81. so. Some advocated So and more, but
the majority were inclined to think that $3.50
was the right figure, but that no one must work
to postpone the fixing of the rate of wages un-
I'll the meeting to take place next Wednesday
night 1t was urged that the plasterers pres
ent bring along with them every workman in
their line In the District, so that there can be
NO excuse Of misunderstanding, and that. above
all things else, they work together in unison.
heSsrS- Hamtll, Keener and EdmonSton were
appointed committee on hall The meeting
next Wednesday night will be held at the same
place corner OF Sth and streets. when books
OF the old organization will be turned in and a
large and powerful organization perfected.
SALES OF REAL EsTATE.-Albert F. Fox, real
estate broker, reports the following private
sales Of real estate lately made by him: For
James NJ. and Hugh Caperton, of Baltimore
with side lot, No. IA sth street northeast, for
81, GOO cash; also, two story frame dwelling, No.
1922 New Jersey avenue northwest, to John II.
OF Bucyrus Ohio, two story brick, with finished
basement, No. 2202, 14th st. n. W., near W ST. to
Florence B. Gibbs, for $500; also, for Judge C.
story and mansard roof brick, with finished
basement, No. 9l9 G street northwest, to ]. C.
Miller, for $50 cash; also. purchased for Mrs.
Maay c Keller 1 vacant lot on south side Of
cash. The new owner OF this lot has already
awarded the contract for the erection thereon
OF modern style brick dwelling.
THE CERES patent process flour, made
nom the best Minnesota spring wheat, received
tional Fair. The celebrated "Old Crow
Whisky at 81 per gallon. Many dealers sell
whiskey at s and s6 per gallon not as good.
Geo. A. OHare, 1918 7th ST. NV.
We learn that some parties are circulating
scale We Challenge them to con nj iii o for
accuracy sensitiveness, durability and finish
IL our challenge is accepted the loser is to for
felt his scale. F. z. May Co.
RUFPIANs JUSTLY SENTENCED.-Frank Fore
man and Wilson Jackson the negro ruffians
who were sentenced to eight years In the pen1-
Tertiary for deadly assault on Mr. Frank Lib
hey, were yesterday sentenced to two years ad-
d1tional for resisting Officer Young on the same
occasion.
TowsoN's NEW FRoNr.-The popular dry
goods house OF {. N: Towson: at 636 Pennsyl-
Vania ave-, south side, 1th ST. has recent
ly added TO its attractiyeneSs by new and at
tractive front, made necessary for the proper
display OF his goods. Two commodious show
windows flank the doorway, finished with
handsome cornice, and the display OF the latest
styles OF goods on exhibition therein is In keep
ing with the improved appearance of the store
lishment one OF the most popular business
places for the ladies.
THE WASHINGTON SCHUErzKN VEREIN.-The
secretary OF the Washington SchuetZen Vereln
in his annual report, shows that the total re-
ceipts for 1879 were Sl0,056.2T; expenses, Sl2-
264- 20. The receipts OF the last SchuetzenfeSt
were SI.ll22I; expenditures for pavilion. gas
etc, s. .S3. There are IS acting and 200 paying
members.
BONDS for sale. II. j. Frost. See advt.
REAL ESTATE SALEs.-Mr. J. F. Olmstead, real
estate broker. sold, yesterday, the following
prOperty:-On Massachusetts avenue. near 18th
street., lot 50, square l57, ALA square feet to
VIM. Z. Edmonston. ESQ.,, for s2.642.5O. Also
lot a. square l5I, $50 square feet, to James N.
Johnston, esq.,, for s., 4I5.
MesSrs- Duncanson & Bro, auctioneerS, sold,
yesterday, for Louis Kurt and +. w. Seilhau-
sen, trustees, two-story brick dwelling and lot
known as No. lIs Dunbarton street, having a
front OF 10 feet by depth OF l2S feet, sold TO
Peter j. May for SIPS.
ONE OF HenningS ten dollar overcoats Is the
thing for the season. Now on hand.