Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-23

SOCIETY NOTES.
Justice Matthews. of Ohio, has leased e.
Senator Thurman's house. and with his family
including all three of his daughters, will take
possession of it about the end of next week.
His wife and daughters will receive with Justice
Mllers family. at the residence of the latter, New
Years day.
The death of the wife of Mr.. Justice Swayne
yesterday was great shock to the friends of
the family in this city, and will cast tinge of
sadness over the holiday festivities of many
households. Although Mrs Swayne had been
an invalid for several years past. her health had
apparently improved lately. and the news of her
death was. therefore. ali the more startling.
Judge Gray, the latest addition to the e. s.
Supreme Court. is bachelor. ard will. it is said
be by far the largest man on the bench, being
over six feet in height and stout in proper
ton.
The appointment of ex-senator Howe to be
Postmaster General adds another widower to
the already long list of unmarried men now in
high places here. He has, however married
daughter Mrs. Enoch Totten, who resides here
and also daughter-in-law.
Miss Cecile Hunter of Savannah; Miss Cludia
Money. of Mississippi. and Misses Eftie Burritt
and Salie Clark, pupils of st. Joseph Academy.
Emmittsburg, arrived in Washington yesterday.
and will remain during the holidays--Mr.
Paul Ellis, editor and proprietor of the Norfolk
Banner, and his sister, Miss Lille Ellis. are the
guests OF DR.. Fenwiek.--Miss Florence Al.
Ellis and Miss Annie Martin. Of Norfolk. are
spending the Christmas holidays with Miss Sallie
Clarke, 1886 G street.
A Couple Of Nslisances.
To the Editor of THE EVENING STAR:
Theattention Of the police authorities is called,
through the columns of your good paper. to the
prevailing nuisances now in this part of the city
in full blast, viz: First, the constant blowing of
tin trumpets by gangs of boys, white and col
ored, both night and day. Last year. for over
one month, at this season, it was the same. The
noise is simply horrible, and reflects disgrace on
the authorities The blowing Of horns by street
Arabs. which was SO hideous was at once stopped
efectually. to the great relief of our citizens. by
notice from our chief of police. VIII he not
be as merciful now, and give us peace from this
nuisance? Another great disturbance at the
corner of 18th and Pierce Place. and has been
continued for many months. is the assembling of
large band of almost grown youths early on
Sunday mornings, whose loud laughter, bolster
Gus scufi1ing, and. worse than all, blasphemous
Oaths. loud and frequent, pOliute the air. and so
great is this nuisance that no one can read I'M
derstandingly who occupy houses near by. 1have
held peace of this for a long time. hoping that
the police would notice and abate this nuisance
that reflects disgrace on Christian community.
Hoping for a favorable recognition Of this no.
tfCe ain yours, Respectfully,
18th AND PIERCE n. W.
Washington Market Retail Prices.
MEATs.-Beef, sjrloin, 1Sa20c per H. do porter
house. Csc; rib roast, 1219a20c.; steak, 121a2Oc
Corned Beef. Sa12c.: Dried Beef, Clipped, 25s30c
do. sliced, 20c; Tongues 60a45c.; Lamb. 15s2Oc.
Veal, 121saeoc.; Mutton, 10a15c.; Pork, 12a15c.
Sausage, l2Ha14c.; Bacon Hams, sugar cured,
Lard, 14a15c.
FRuITs.-Oranges. 4oa5oc per doz; Lemons. 25a
o Per n aoz n aoaoe per doz; APPS
Pears, 60aS0c. per peck; Grapes, 4asc. per h.
do, fancy, 1Oa12c.: Cranberries, 12a15c. per at.
FIsH.-Perch. aa4Oc per bunch: Rock, large, 15a
zoe. per H., 4Oi50c per bunch; Mackerel &c. per
12Sa15c. per h.; Catfish, 2Oa25c. per bunch: Lob
Ster 12c per h.; Terrapin, SiiderS S6aS9 per doz
do, dlamond-back, $1S per .doz.; Turtle, 5c.a$1
eacn.
BUTTER.-Philadelphia Print, SIC. per h.; West
ern Creamery, SOC; New York 40a45c.; Roll, 3Oa
40c.; Cheese, 15a2Oc.; Eggs, 35a40c. per doz.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Irish. 30a40c. per peck;
do. Sweet 50a60c. per PIX; Vans. 4Oc. per PIX; Cab
Sprouts 2Oa3Oc per peck; Spinach, 3Oa40c. per PIX
Beets, 2a5c. per bunch; Lettuce, BABE. per head;
onions, 5Oe6Oc. per peck Carrots, Base. per bunch
Beans, Q1mal, 15a2Oc. qt.; Oyster Plant, Babe bh
flower, 15a25c. each; Squash, BABE per h.; Pump
kin, 10a20c.
PouLTRy.-Turkeys, 15aaOc per h.; Chickens,
75cas per pair; Ducks, 75c s1s5 per pair; Geese,
7oc. aA each; Squads, sass per doz.
s1as2 each; Canvas Backs s3as3.5O per pair;
Red Heads, $1a$1.25; SHUTTERS, Coarse; WidgeOns
6Oa75c.; Rocks or Bar Ducks, Soc. per pair; Blue
Wings ash per pair; Mallard slas1:2 Is per pairs
Grouse, 81 25as1 50perpar: Pheasants, :Pov
ers, Csc. each: Venison S0a2oc per h.; Wild Geese,
75c. each: Woodcock. coarse each; Quail. per doz.
S2.5Oa$3; Rabbits, S2a2.50 per doZ.