Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-10-18
Affairs in West Washington.


Affairs in West Washington.
FUNERAL SERVICES were held at the vault in
| Holy Rood cemetery yesterday afternoon over the
remains of Mr.. JameAV V. Collins, whose death re-
mentioned in THE STAR. Rev. Father Kelly, Of
| Trinity (Catholic> church, offlciated. Numerous
relatives and friends OF the deceased were present
| The remains, which arrived from Chicago yester-
| cemetery.
EDUCATIONAL NOTES.-The number of pupils in
| the West Washington School for Girls has in
creased to such an extent that the services of an
feaTnep mas and ~ Miss
| directory. She has accepted, and brings with her
| all the pupils OF her school In addition to the
thTf' rrular teachers In the academic course Mr..
ii his professor of drawing and Mr. John Law
rentl music. 80. The directors of the Conserva-
tory OF Music have rented the large house next to
the post ONCE belonging to Mr.. John Smoot
which is being put in order for their purpose. 49,.
The Academy of the Visitation is undergoing
thorough repainting. 49,. The Lnthicum Institute
opened last night with 1903 pupils.
a FINE IMPROVEMENT contract for build
Ing the four fine three-story brick residences for
corner of West 9th) and 29th {Green), was awarded
this morning to Mr. Hess. who has Just compile ted
Q and 27th streets. These houses Will be among
the finest for renting purposes in the town. The
corner one WIN have its entrance on 10th street.
begun at once. The contract prices were not made
| known
TRIPLETs.-The wife of Joseph T. Kenpla. a well
known butcher residing On High street extended,
gave birth Sunday night last to three girl chill,
dren. All are doing we'll.
the Grand Lodge. Knights of Pythias, for the Dis
trtct, to Decatur Lodge No. g. was made last even
many visiting brethren. Addresses were made by
Supreme Representatives G. j. L. Foxweu and
Halvor Nelson, Past Supreme Chancellor Hugh
| and Richard Goodhart At the conclusion OF the
ceremonies of the evening, the officers Of the
Grand Lodge and the visiting brothers were in
Chancellor Il r N
the name of Decatur Lodge, to adjourn to the ball
room, where banquet was spread for their delec-
tatlon The Holy Hill band was In attendance
NOTES.-The opium den has been transferred,
| 1t Is said Just across the ,Aqueduct bridge A
Ienieytown coach this morning.-A few loads OF
stone placed at the termination OF the block pave
| ment on street, near the Aqueduct bridge, are
badly needed. Where the block pavement and the
| dirt road join deep rut has been made.
PORT-Arrived- Steamer John Gibson, Young,
from New York with for District
from Jersey city, to load coal Sailed-SchoOner
Annie E. Kranz, Pervere, with LOO tons of coal
Washington, cleared at Jacksonville, 18th inst.
Schooner Ida c. Billiard. Richards, and Belle
| UNeili, Mclaughlin, for Washington, sailed from
CATTLE MARKET.-Live stock sales at Drovers
Rest yesterday, reported by Tavenner Bros. 475
cattle UP and sold: best, 5a53s: good, 4ha5; med
! ium, 4a4k: common 3ha4; 200 sheep and lambs
sheep, 3Ha4&; lambs, 5a6a1; 20 COWS and calves,
$50 TO $40. Market active.
CONDITION OF THE WATER.-Great Falls and both
| reservoirs, clear.
HIGH TIDE.-october 10th, 1870 a. m. A.; 1874 pm.
Alexandria Affairs.
Reported for The EVENING STAR.
REFORM CLUB ANNIvERsARY.-The third ami
versary OF the Alexandria reform club was ceIe-
brated last night by procession OF the club and
pubic meeting. A large number OF members OF
the club met at its room, on Fairfax street, about
O'Clock, and moved in line to the Methodist Epis-
copal church, on Washington street. The church
was thronged H. M. Foltz president OF the club,
| dress were delivered by Rev. Mr.. Pierce, OF the
| M. f. church. Rev DR.. Boyle. OF the NJ. E. church
south, and Mr.: White. Excellent music was furn-
ished by the choir Of the church, assisted by other
vOcalSts.
COUNCIL ELEcrIoNs.-At the coming election for
Congress g., there will be special vote in the 4th
Messrs James W Nails James Jarvins s' THOMAS lu
connection with the place. 1t Is understood that
| other members who have removed from the city,
ellis will tender their designations at the next meet
| ing.
! CHURCH DIFF1cuLTY-An effort has been made
| Dy some OF the members of the Third Colored
Baptist church here TO GUST from his position Rev.
F1eids COOK, who has been its pastor for ten or
eens Gus eoSk
mlnister arrived at church he found the persons
having the keys had locked doors. No service was
meetlng IL Will be likely to come before the courts
POLICE CouRT.-At the last mayors court Isaac
Lcfci was DTOugnC up charged WIN removing
night soil In his own vehicle when the law declares
that mo person shall haul, carry, or transport
through any OF the streets OF the city any closet
contents &c, unless the same be hauled, carried,
or TRANSPORTED in some cart or vehicle authorized
10 pc used for such purpose by the regularly APP
pointed night scavenger OF the CITY, under penalty
OF $40 for each offense" The mayor fined Level $40
George Walker and Edward Beavers were fined for
0ls0rderly conduct on North Washington street
near the Midland railroad.
REPORTERS NoTES.-Ciyn cases occupy the cor
poratlon court. which has had long session. -.
Inc WORK upon repair OF the nsh market has been
Degun ana Will be completed In Few days. "A
LAD giving his name as Willis, and his home as
ROCKY Mount, Va, has been leading tramp life
nereapoutS for some time. He Will be taken In
charge ana his friends notified II they can be
1ound Capt Beatie, OF the internal revenue
once, is calling attention 70 the law which re-
CURES pank checks to be stamped, some persons
having unwtttingly failed to comply with the law
IN THIS respect James T. Burnett has been au-
tnorzed to act as constable Of the whole northern
distr1ct OF the town. He was chosen constable
OF the third ward, and as George r Newland,
elecCed constable In the second ward, has not quail
lned, Judge Meade has authorized Constable Bur-
nett 20 act In the second ward
SUIT FOR DIvoRcE.-This afternoon Henry C.
Douglass, alias Chas w. Franklin, filed bin, by
Mr. e A. Newman, for divorce from the bonds of
matrimony with Mary 3. Douglass He sets forth
marriage with the defendant in Jersey City on
| March lst, 1873. and charges that on the LIST OF
June, 1873, she deserted him.
The COMMISSIONERS Of the General Land once
has issued patent unon the first NORWAY survey.