Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-08-24
Condensed Locals.

Street lamps will be lighted at 1O:i5 p. NJ, and
eXtinguiShed at 8 a. IN.
Yesterday afternoon an excursion party of $50
this city by the B. & o. R-R
one day last week Major G. s. KoontZ and DR..
Hammond, OF the b. &c o. r. r., and Mr. Dan
O'Brien captured sixty-three black bass average
Ing two pounds each, in the Potomac, near the
AT the Schuetzen fest in Bait more yesterday
Nj g. Seuherle OF this city, won the first prize OF
Us for bowling in the American alley.
Policeman Collins, who has been on duty at the
White House for the past five years. absent from
his post on account OF the death OF his WIFE,
which occurred at his residence 217 street, YES,
terday morning, after long illness from con-
sumption There will be funeral services at st.
stephens (Catholic) Church tomorrow afternoon
at $3.50 O'clock p. H.
At a meeting OF the Masonic Mutual Relief as
ISOLATION last evening MessrS. Joseph NJ Wilson
and Alexander Gardner were elected delegates
20 attend the seventh annual convention OF the
MUTUAL Assessment Life Association, to meet in
tne Masonic Temple. at New York city, Septen-
Der - and II.
An unsuccessful attempt was made by thieves
last night 10 gain entrance to house No 1907 18th
dow. 'A
Mr.. John Kennedy, the well-known wood and
coal merchant OF East Washington. died yester-
day, mOurned by large circle OF friends
George Lacey. one OF the men charged with hav-
Ing assaulted jarrett Lee, the c0lOred country
man, az the Center market, yesterday, was ar
rested last evening, and forfeited collateral In the
Police Court this morning.
Mrs. Kearney, living at No s24 18th street north
vest, reported 10 the police that she permitted a
coiored woman To stop in her house for the night
ana that some time after 12 o'clock the woman
gathered up some clothing belonging to the family
and left the premises and has not been seen since
at Red Mems hall.
case OF smallpox on 81 street southwest WAS
reported to-day by citizen Of South Washington
WhicD, upon investigation by DR.. Mead, OF the
health Office, proved TO be case OF measles.
The COMING SEASON AT FoRD's OPERA HORSE
manager Ford has his artKanS and artists at work
Ia renovating and beautfying bis popular
Is full OF prolntsc. Gradually but surely he has re-
instated his housa, which was originally opened by
JEFFERSON, and IN which Clara Morris. John S.
Clarke, Jn0. Z. Owens. JanauSchek, Rhea, The
IDEAL Opera Company, Gerster, and Campanini
nave won renown. It has now the prestige of
success from the many great and lucrative sue
ceSses OF last season. For the coming time a fine
Dill OF fare IS announced. Rhea, the famous beau
ana charming dramatic artistic; the popular Bos-
eOn Ideal opera Company for two weeks In their
entire repertOire-bringIng a Iull company and
complete orchestral the well-known HanIon
brothers In their voyage en- SUISSE" an enter
ta1ninent unsurpassed upon the moiern stage for
Vlvaeity. comic action. and physical grace and
ag1iitF-lt was given for six mouths in Paris by
the same family; the Motel company or the MadI-
son Square ,hedter in the charming comedy com
position entitled 1.-The Professor: the leading role
oy the author, who IS Yale graduate, and who
niS marvellous personal resemblance to Senator
Bayart OF Delaware. Charles Z. Ford with his
excellent English Comic Opera Company after
three months continuous success in st. Louis
returns 10 Washington. TO produce Johann Strauss,
new opera OF 81 Merry Var" the great success in
Germany. New York, Boston, and ST Louis. In par
tomime, Forepaugh and Adams ''TIumpty Dump
Y In Paris" new revelation or plntOmimic fun
The Wyndham English Comedy Company are
under contract TO appear at this house. The win
some Minnie Palmer VIII come with new attrac-
tons after continuous good luck during all OF last
season The HarrIs0ns-brIght, plquant and
altlstlc-with new play OF clever comic merit
worthy OF the genius OF Louis Harrison whose ey-
Ceiience as comedian Is beyond dispute. the Emma
Comic Opera co Wr2 t HhonP PAM and the Wilbur
success In "oliyette' AMI Mascot with Other ot
srasllohS, VIII MI out the dramatic and musical
season IN minstrelsy Thatcher. Primrose A. Wet
VIII commence August 3Ist brief season with y
company OF comm tndins numbers and artistic
strength. During the season Haveriy's and Cal
lenders famous companies Will appear In firsr
class variety several companies viii give all the
novelties IN that popular branch OF ail;lsements
This announcement is freishtad with an abund.
ance or good things. IL signaliZos Mr. John IT
rorHs 1niItleth year OF management, and It viii
as enjoyment 10 the public During the early ART
OF the season a number OF leading citizens design
ccognizlng the efforts OF manager who has in
the nfty-third year or his age the pre-eminent
right TO the respect OF ALL after thirty wears or
honorable management, by testimonial benefit.
"A CHARGE OF CoSDtcTING A BROKERS' BUSINESS
WITHOUT ALIcESsE.-Special License Agent RIFF
this morning swore out a warrant at the Police
Court against VIM A. Stewart, OF 9Th street
between and f streets, charging him with
engaging In the business OF a broker without a
license Mr. Raft has a list OF names or messengers
IN the District government buildings who will
testlfy, he states, that Stewart has bought notes
y
cent per month. II this case holds good. a raid
VIII DC made on a large number OF these peOpe
who carry on the same business In the government
10 $l00 ~ >--' D"'iA0''
THE D. c. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY ne. NJ Cor
Fan nall last evening, Mr. Saunders In the chair
and NJ j. L. c. Clark acting as secretary Mr.
Gurus read from book by Surgeon Shipnen =
description OF the flora OF St GATHERINGS on the
coast OF Brazil Mr.. Saunders commented on the
noWerS exhibited giving very interesting talE
on the amaryIls), and remarks were masic nv
Aessrs Curtis, Clark, Fowler and others. -
DEEDS IN Fee have been recorded AZ follows
p. Leech to j. w. Cuyler, sub. us So Isl
&1340, and sub. 1i9, same So, 81. 22i37 C. i
-. @. Walter to Zachariah 1obriner pit Il, sa
~ c. Kennedy, trustee. to Kate Mo
marty, pit. Mrs. Lytngstons land Kate Mort
Arty 70 Eugenia Fras.er, same property: $3.50,
Nils Hughes ct al to Abner q. Lee.h pt S. sur
q ~: 500. jas. TAYLOR 70 Einestine A. Stephan
- 4 block 9, SUI. Of Nj Pleasant; t2Slsn