Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-03-20

of unauthOr Zed assurances made by Mr. Cook to
Col Cook this morning stated that he prefers
now now to wait few days before stating anything
further as to the causes which led to his reSigna-
tion or in reply to Col. Bliss statements.
The Reform school.
NEW SUPERINTENDENT AND MATRoN INSTALLED.
The trustees of the reform school met yesterday
afternoon in the large hall of the school at three
O'Clock, to formally install Col. Shallenberger as
superintendent, and Mrs. Shallenberger as matron
OF the reform school The trustees, officers and
teachers, and the boys were all present Commits
siOner Morgan, president of the board, addressed
the school and introduced the new superintendent
and matron.
Commissioner Morgan in his remarks impressed
upon the minds of the boys the necessity OF har-
mOny and brotherhood, and especially in Observ-
ing perfect obedience to the laws and local regu-
lations, saying that in oheying these laws they
would find their life there pleasant and profitable
They must recognize that authority which had
been been placed over them He also addressed Col.
ShaiIenbcrger, formally committing the boys to
his charge, and said the record he had made in
similar institutions elsewhere was sure guaranty
to the trustees that he would humanely and effic-
ientiy administer the affairs OF the institution. He
reminded the teachers and officers that to make
the work efficient that the superintendent must
have their hearty support, and said that the
board OF trustees would stand by them In all that
was found necessary for the comfort and happi-
ness OF al concerned, and do their best to make
the reform school the model institution OF the
land.
Colonel ShaTenberger made very appropriate
reply.
Mr.. Falls, the late president, also made some
very Kind and complimentary remarks in refer
ence to the new officers.
Colonel Shallenberger is from Pennsylvania. a
brother OF the Hon. Mr.. Shallenberger, who is
chairman Of the committee on public buildings
and grounds OF the House of Representatives has
had large experience in similar refOrmatories in
Pennsylvania and Is especially adapted to this
work. He was quartermaster on General Ham
cocks stan during the war and was highly eS-
teemed as such, his old associates giving him a
most emphatic and complimentary endorsement.
The outlook for the future welfare OF the school
| is exceedingly promising.
A FIRE IN LAW BUILDINs.-The HELEN law
building on the corner OF and 9Th streets north
west was discovered to he on fire in the upper
story yesterday morning, but the fremen sue
ceeded in extinguishing the flames before they
Is said to be about $4,000: covered by Insurance.
There are suspicious that the fire was OF 1ncen-
OF johnson HELEN. The principal losers are o. ID.
Barrett, c. NJ. Smith and Newman & Claggett,
lawyers, and Thomas Mcmahon, keeper OF bar in
the lower story.
FATHER BoYLE's SUCCESsOR-The Baltimore Sun
OF this morning says: SIT is stated good author
ity that the report that Rev. James F. Mack1n, as
Sstant pastor of St Martins Catholic church, this
city, would succeed the late Rev. Francis E. Boyle,
died on Tuesday last, Is without foundation. The
appointments has not yet been decided upon, but
than Rev. Mr.. Mackin The report originated In
Washington, where Mr.. Mackin is very popular.
| several Baltimore Clergymel have been SPOKEN OF
In connection with the vacancy"
THE AMERICAN TRACT SOCIETY.-The Washing
ton annual meeting OF the American Tract Society
was held at the Metropolitan Presbyterian church,
Capitol Hill, last evening, eX-Justice Strong pre-
siding Hon. j. w. Foster, ex-minister to Mexico,
addressed the society, urging the continuance OF
Its good work. Ex-GOv. Dingley, member of Con-
gress from Maine. followed, referring especially to
country by the American Tract and other Chris
tlan societies. The report OF the secretary, Rev.
G; l. Shearer, OF New York, showed that for the
pendtures s3a5, 937 9S. of the receipts $104 93754
were from donations and legacies.
WASHINGTON FISH MARKET.-Sales Of fish are
reported by r. A. Golden, agent, to-day, as follows:
500 shad, from $40 to s45 per hundred; 1900 her
rock and perch, from 20 to 80 cents per bunch.
TEMPERANCE MATTERs-Mlss Jennie Smith,
superintendent OF railroad work for the Women's
National Christian Temperance Union, organized
at the Baltimore and Ohio depot Saturday after
Capital R. r. Union" After devotional exercises,
led by MISS Smith, Mrs. George S. Koontz was
elected president; Mrs. DR.. Duncan, Mrs. Young,
Mrs. Collins and Mrs Fleming, vice presidents;
Miss SaylOr, recording secretary, and Miss Ella
Harold, corresponding secretary. The Womens
Christian Temperance Union held a meeting in
Tallinadge hall yesterday afternoon, hundreds of
people being present. Miss Jennie Smith, super
fntendent OF railroad work for the national un1on
read the Scriptures and made very eloquent
and touching address. Rev. John Naugle, the
converted Sailor, made an address also. .
The Dashaway Reform club held its regular sun
day evening meeting in Lincoln hall last evening,
nearly every seat being occupied The president,
Mr.. c. NJ. Nye, presided, Guy Wines, r. s. Ora
rick's Total Abstinence Society last night at Car
roll hall elected the following officers for the
1g W. D. Schmidt
Michael OShea, treasurer.
DEEDS IN FEE have been filed as follows:
X WorUam2n T. sinh
Walker. sub. g. So 60, $780, Elizabeth B. LuttreII
s.. ga. Henry r. Elliott to Nicholas l. Anderson,
subs 90 CO. and 81, SO. III, s6,a5sso. Noah A.
1aGks9 Wa to samuel m Herman PIT 20 So $50 $50
AT, $500 J. F. WOllard to Calvin Payne, pit g.
SO. 452, = Sarah Berry ct al to Linthicum lnsti-
Georgetown, s, 900. Joseph Libbey to j. w.
Mitz, pts. 237 &s, and 1a9. block 80, do, ST. 815.
Smith was charged by Constable w. E. Taliaferro,
In the Police Court to-day, with having assaulted
Nun He stated that On the l4ta OF this month";
No. 1lO7 South Carolina avenue, he assaulted wit
ness The case was continued, for other evidence,
ON defendants perSonal bonds
CHANGED WITH THE MURDER OF HIS SISTER
In the Criminal Court to-day Judge Wylie called
years old, charged with the murder OF his sister,
Susan Ann Carter, January Is, 1881. Mr.. T. r.
Miller, who had been assigned to the case, stated
that he had not been able to prepare for the trial
On account OF other engagements, and asked to be
relieved. The prisoner was called up, and stated
that he desired Mr. A. B. Williams as his counsel,
and the case went over. 1t will be remembered
that the deceased was found In dying condition
| on road over the Eastern Branch, fatally
wounded, having been beaten with sticks or stones
and died on the 18th of that month. Mr.. Williams
subsequently appeared, and stating his inability
to take the case at this time, MessrS Howard c.
Clagett and A. A. Llpscomb were assigned to the
case.
PocKETBooK SNArCHERs SENT TO JAu.-Two col
ored youths were before Judge Smell this morning