Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-10-14
THE EVENING STAR.
FRIDAY. .................O October Ia. 1881.
CITY AND DISTRICT.
The Garfield Memorial Hospital.

AN APPEAL TO THE PEOPLE FOR AID.
A meeting OF the executive committee TO take
steps toward the establishment OF the Garfield
Memorial Hospital was held last night at the En-
bitt House-Gen W. I. Sherman chairman The
committee TO draft appeal 70 the people reported.
and after some discussion an appeal prepared by
Secretary Blaine was adopted Ii sets forth that the
citizens OF Washington and officials having resi-
dence here have united in a movement TO de
marked and enduring honor to the name OF the
late President whose great life was so sadly and
tragically ended. Rejecting his own wishes, 50
far as they may be inferred from his career and
his character, the memorial designed is that OF
national hospital to be located in the District OF
Solumbia, TO be known forever by his name. Tie
hospital IS designed to be as wide in its scope CT
President in his outstretch of human sympathies.
~ VIII DE open to those needing its aid and admin
sSIaeion, without regard to class, caste, creed or
color. contributions, small and great, are solicited
ana may be safely remtted to Hon. James GILL;
Ian. treasurer of the United States.
COMMITTEES APPOINTED.
In accordance with the report OF the COMMITTEES,
70 prepare plan OF work the following commit
tees were announced by the chair: WAYS and
Means-A. S Solomons, John w. Thompson, Dr. j.
NJ Toner, II. A. Willard, b. g. Lovejoy. Finance
Lewis j. Davis, Hon. James Gillian, T. Frank
Riggs RuleS-Dr F. A. Ashford, James ii. Sa-
Vile, Dr. J. Ford Thompson. Legislation-Hon.
William Window, General David G. Swain, Mr..
Justice Macarthur. ii. w. Garrett, Reginald Fen
dali 1t was agreed to have the appeal cabled to
Europe, to the American ministers abroad and
otherwise circulated as widely as possible.
The Republican Central Committee.
A. N. CLAPP ELECTED CHAIRMAN-ATTENPT TO GUST
VICE PRESIDENT ISAIAH WASHINGTON.
A meeting Of the republican central committee
OF the District was held last evening at 1925 New
York avenue for the purpose of electing presi-
dent vice w. B. Reed deceased. The meeting was
called to order by ]. s. Washington as vice preSi-
Gent, MT j. M. Gregory acting as secretary. Mr..
vote OF % to H. A resolution offered by Gen.
whitaker to appoint committee on resolutions
Myers and Fletcher were appointed. and SHORTLY II;
afterward reported resolutions, which were
adopted, deporing the death OF President Garfield
motion by Mr. Perry Carson to proceed to the cleo
tion OF officers having been carried, discussion
ana M Cso5 maintained that he had
get him Washington out" he said.
Mr.. Reny Wilson nominated MI. A. NJ Clapp as
as vice president Col P: H. Carson. The
aas na e ,, decided that
said that the vice president had refused to call
members he appealed from the decision. '' MI q.
W. A. Wilson moved that the ONCE Of Vice presi-
dent be declared vacant Dr.. rndan
Whitaker, Or: Tindall, and George Boston
ten was ms as tn ee o. tine committee f
Clapp and inform him OF his election; MesSrs Geo.
homes, John Gross, David Warner, Geo. Boston,
r. H. carson, were elected as members of the COM
mitter Mr.. Chase renewed the motion TO declare
the ONCE OF vice president vacant. In the midst OF
was lost, and a motion to adjourn subject to the
cau OF the chair was carried.
Washington Market, Retail Prices.
MEArs.-Beef, sirioin, 1SaaOc per 10. do porter
GoqSea &C. &C. sl6 roast lsasoc; steak, 1sasc
DO Sliced, 20c.; Lamb, 15aaOc.; Veal, iekaoOc. !:
Mutton 1Oa15c; Pork, 1o1sa12c.; Sausage, 12Hc. !;
Bacon Hams, sugar cured, 1aka16c.; Shoulders,
Sa10c.; Breasts, 10a12kc; Lard, 10al2kc
FRUTTs.-Oranges, 40a5Oc. per doz- Lemons, 25a
pies, soa4oc.; Apples, soa4oc per peck; Peaches,
15c; asl per peck; Pears 6OasOc. per peck; Plums
81 s5as1 80 per peck; Damsons 81 25asi so per peck
f Gums sasiS per peck Grapes iase per NJ do
l0a25c.; Cranberries, 10a12c. per ut.
FIsH:-Sheephead, 15aa)c per h.; Porgtes, ga
IOc.; Perch, 20a4Oc. per bunch; Rock, large, 15a
To-: Halfbut, 15aaOc; Trout, 12l15c per h.. Spots,
40a5Oc. per bunch; Taylors, 15a2Oc. EACH Bluefish
laka15c per h.; Catfish, sOa25c. per bunch; Stur-
geon. sc. per h.; LOBSTER 12c per h.; Terrapin,
sliders s6ass per doz-; do, diamond-back, SIS per
doz.; Turtle, ash each
Philadelphia Print SOC. per H.; West
Cheese, 15a20c.; Eggs, 25a2sc. per doz.
Observation-Disclosures Irish, 3Oa4Oc. per peck:
do. Sweet, 3Oa40c: per PIX; Tomatoes, 4Oa5oc. per
per head; Beets, 2a5c. per bunch; Lettuce, Base
per head Onions, 40a5Oc. Carrots, Base. per bunch
Egg Plant 5a1Oc. each; Beans, 3Oa4Oc per pix. do
Pumpkin, 1Oa2Oc.
PoULTRY.-Chickens, 75c.a$l per pair; Ducks, 60
arse per pair; Geese, 75cas1; SQUADS, sa25a25O
GAMR-Reed Birds, coarse. per doz: ortolan,
y 5Oa3 per doz; Snipe, s. per doz.; Rabbits Csc.