Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-04-12

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Now that carbon oils are 50 extensively use d, 4
would be wellf all would learn one simple fact
that safety H. not secured bynerely preventing
contact OF lighted match, or lamp, or candle witt
the liquid itself. The gas arising from the oil-ant
It matters not what grade of oil-becomes explo
stve whenever it is mixed with atmospheric air In
the proportion of forty-ve parts OF the gas to one
hundred OF the air. Thence blaze should not b.
brought near place where even small portion
OF gas is floating round II must I'LL lamp after
dark do so outside the house, with light shining
through window from within. Neither night moi
carbon oil is stored, unless it be Davey safety
| lamp, protected by wire gauze. T.
'Bunsen's Analysis Of the Gases.
PRoPAaANpIsM OF SOCIAL sc1ENcE.-Upon in.
vtat1on OF the District of Columbia Social Science
| Association, Prof. VIM. Saunders OF the Agricul-
/ tural department, founder OF the oranges, delv.
sped an ADDRESS TO the society on ssturday even
College, upon "Propagandism OF Social Science
Universal mental, moral and industrial education
that this District OF Columbia Social Science Asso.
c1atlon should form the center OF a workers alli-
ance, establish by correspondence branch associa-
/ lions throughout the country, propose topics for
discussion putting into definite, practical shape
the valuable truths already discovered concerning
domestic economy. technical end industrial ed,i-
cation, &c. All persons he said, desire TO improve
their condition. Their errors and plumbers result
| from defective knowledge and ability, rather than
duty Of social scientists to dffse information as
surely and rapidly as they gather it. The alliances,
ne suggested, like the oranges, win speedily be-
come not only self-Supporting, but vast empo-
rum OF wealth, to be used strictly for the diffusion
Of light and life ana inspiration. An Interesting
grange s1a
participated in by Mr. VIM. II. Armstrong, Nr.
Castillo Hosmer, Mr.: 3. D. Johnson. Prot II. c.
OF Missouri, Mrs. Tndan and others. Mr. Hazel
tine gave an eloquent description OF the vast
power and beneficenee OF the oranges. resolu-
unanimously. Mr.. VIM. Fl. Armstrong, Hon. j. A.
Hazeltine, Mr.. Castillo Hosmer, Hon. Josiah Dent,
we're M nomnaed for aaa
Ship and the names were referred to the executive
committee, under the rules
Affairs i'm West Washington.
DEATH OF WELI-KNowN CITIzEN.-Mr. Edwin
knowles, an old CITIZEN OF this city, and we'll
known here, died at his residence, on 25th street,
last night, after an illness of some months dura-
ton. Mr.. Knowles was highly esteemed by all
WEDDINes-Miss Rosa Krause and Mr. James
PERKINS were united In marriage at Grace p. E.
church last evening, Rev. Mr.. Baker performing
M Bea g
HilD, and Mr.: WIN. s. jackson, young lawyer,
(son of Mr. r. P. Jackson), will be united in mar
church.
NOVEL ENTERTAINMENT, under the charge OF
iadies OF st Johns church, takes place tomorrow
rotations, songs from Patience, pantomime of
Fairy Godmother, a song by Miss Haas, fan drill
Wy young NUieS dressed III queen Ann style, &C.
The West Washington Zouayes also take part in
the program. See advt
CATTLE MARKET-DRovERs' REST, D. c., LIVE
STOCK SALES, April, II, 1ss2-Reported by [. E.
Tavenner: 20 cattle up and sold-best, Ta71kc
good, 6Aa6A; medium fair, bHa6; thin steers,
oxen ahs and COWS SEa4S iSe sheep and lambs
81. is cows and calves, sa5as5o'' f''' -'~ - w.
THE FISH MARKET.-50,OO0 herring sold at s. to
SlO; ECO taylors at s. to sl2; $500 taylors at to
HIGH TIDE.-April 10, $40 am; 1853 pm.
Alexandria Affairs.
Reported for THE Evening STAR
CITY COUNCILS. = Presidents Downham and
Douglas presided at the regular meeting of the
subject of repaving of Union street from Wolfe to
OronokO, seven blocks, was referred to the COM
bined street and finance committees, who were
instructed tohold conference upon the subject
with the Midland authorities Of the Virginia COM
pany, whose railway track passes along that
street An application Of the committee for fur
ferred. A conference with the authorities of the
Alexandria and Washington Railroad Co. relative
to taking up the railway ties and iron st. Asaph
street, south Of PendletOn street, was agreed TO-
Taxes were compromised in the cases of the Suttle
property, and applications for reductions referred
In the cases OF James McGraw, Mrs. Heflebower
and others. The finance committee was instructed
to burn all the blank com promise bonds, except
enough to use IN comromising some all
thorZed to raise his frame house {within fire
limits) one story. The health officer having adj
unvacc1nated in the neighbprhood OF recent case
OF smallpox on Henry street; the aldermen sent
the matter to the finance committee, but council
vaccination, as suggested by the health officer.
Meanwhile the aldermen adjourned, whereat coun-
Gil considered such conduct uncivil and amid in
dfgnatiOn adjourned, likewise.
SMALLPOX HOSPITAL-A smallpox hospital was
completed this morning at the intersection of St.
Asaph and Penny Hill streets, near the shore Of
huntington Creek, and In Fairfax county. The
site of the hospital is upon the ground OF the GEM
etery imprOviSed In 1SG the burial of the chol
era victims of that year. The three smallpox
cases now existing in town will be removed there
before sunset Every precautiOn has been taken,
and there is no fear OF the spread of the disease
REPORTERS NOTES.-The subject OF the new
Terry boat for the Maryland route was not men,
TONED In the city council last night, and the enter
prise seems to have met a serious obstacle
Budd Edwards Is held at the station house this
morning, charged with burglary upon the house Of
John Wilson, near POrtner'S breWery.-A prtS-
oner was arraigned last evening for stealing gen.
tlemen's "entire wardrobe" It turned out that
he had stolen hat and pair OF socks.-Mr. Samr.
Lunt is improving his property on King and Fair
FAX streets, and Geo. Rowland has the contract for
paving.-Judge Hughes, who passed through
here on Monday, communicated to the clerk Of the
Court here, verbally, his order overruling the de-
murrer in the canal case.-The reform club is
now holding nightly meetings at ArmOry Hall to
ag1tate the prohibition question.
AUCTION SALES.
nUNCANsoN BROS. Auctioneers.