National Republican., 1881-11-18

Lieutenant HoXie has recommended
that n sewer be laid through square SG9 on condi-
tion that the expense be paid by the residents In
the square.
An evening session of the Christiancy
case was held yesterday, at which Mrs. Lugenbeel,
mother of the defendant was examined ut length
in relation to certain alleged acts of cruelty.
AT meeting of the stockholders of the
Columbia BRnk-Note Company, yesterday, the
following trustees were elected John +. Olmstend,
Wnter s. Cox J. 4. Baldwin, John o. Evans,
Samuel Cross, J, d. Martin, and W. q. Metzerott.
Mills Dean has filed bill in equity
against Marian Humes aud others, heirs at law Of
George c. Humes asking the appointment Of
trustee in order 10 settle the estate and cancel a
note which the plaintiff is ready and willing to
pay.
Mcssrs. Duncanson Bros, auctioneers,
have sold for William II. Woodward, trustee, part
Of lot A. in square 2i3, fronting 80 feet Vermont
avenue, between n ana o streets northwest. and
containing 2,a6s square feet of ground, to William
NJ. Seton for sl.2slI per square foot
Yesterday Hattie Foreman, by Mr.. w.
J. Newton, filed petition fora divorce from Abra-
ham Foreman setting forth the marriage II Atch.
have one child and she charges deScrtiOn, follow
ing INVESTIGATION, and il-treatment by striking her
on Thanksgiving Day, 1875
An exemplified copy of the will of Peter
Hoffman of Baltimore was filed and committed 10
record yesterday In the Register of Wills office.
A. s. SolOmons qualified as the executor of the
estate of Rachel s. solomons; bonds, $1,000 and was
also appointed guardian to the orphans of Rachel
S. .SoomonS; bonds, $4,000.
"The Exodus" play written by Miss
Louise A. Smith, highly.educated young colored
lady and teacher In one of our colored schools
Is in preparation for production before the public
ut MI early date. Those Interested In the progress
and education of the coored race look forward to
its presentation with considerable interest.
1t is understood that the grand jury will
present another indictment against Captain II.
w. Iowgate in few days. The Indictment will
charge embczzlement of S23,OOO, and forging the
| name of Allen A. Mccullough, of Norfolk, Va, in
connection with the vouchers for the expenditure
Of moneys In fitting up signal stations In Virginia
and North Carolina.
Mr. Seth S. Clark was surprised by q
party of temperance friends on Wednesday night
and II very pleasant evening was spent In music
and bright conversation, Among those pres Mt
| were Professor Lcvi Brown and Wife, Mr.. and
| Mrs. LNBille, Mr. and Mrs. Southwlck, Mr. and
| Mrs. York, Mr., X. Emmett Smith, Mr.. Eddie York,
| and the Misses Kcnileld and Jennie Baker
The memorial to be presented to Mrs.
| Garfield by Columbia Chapter No. |, of which the
| late President was member, Is on exhibition at
| RyneSl's, on Seventh street. II Is incosCd In Il
massive frame Of ebony, and is u representation Of
Royal Arch Masons apron. The central figure
Is II metallic keystone, upon which the resolutions
| adopted by the chapter are engraved. This key
| stone rests upon field of white silk, and the
whole has q back ground Of black velvet.
The following building permits were
issued yesterday: r. Is. Gross, r, To build addition
| to Office corner of Eighth and streets southeast
| $685. Thomas Young. to improve building corner
| Gait, to make general repairs IN building i6e
| louisiana avenue, 500; John s. Barbour, TO con.
stfuGt fralt portlco and steps, and make general
repairs on building, Maryland avenue, d and
| to place brick foundation under house 1910 II
| street southwest $50