Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-11
school Buildings Needed.

RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BIZ THE SCHOOL TRUS-
TEES-THE COMMISSIONERS To BE ASKED TO
URGE LIBERAL APPROPRIATIONS.
\ called meeting of the board of public school
trustees was held Saturday afternoon to con-
slider the wants of the District as to new school
buildings. the Commissioners having estimated
$4,000 for the purpose and the committee on
buildings and repairs having had the subject
under consideration. Before the board meeting
the committee was in session for about an hour
working over the estimates as given at the In
formal meeting on Thursday. The majority OF
the committee (Messrs. johnson and Warner)
Insisted Oh including in the amounts $50 900 for
two buildings in the second division (ir Biz
ney's). Mr.. Birney remarked that modesty
would prevent him from signing it.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BIZ THE BOARD.
Or the board being called to order the COM
mittee reported resolutions which were
adopted, setting forth, That in the opinion OF
the board of trustees of the public schools of
the District Of Columbia, the urgent need of
the public schools require the erection during
the next fiscal year OF school buildings as fol-
lows: First division, one building, SCI ,OOO
second division, two buildings, $4,000; third
division. one building. S23, 600: seventh division
one building, 125.tJ0: county. two buildings
and an annex, SIC. Coo total, 9l39, 600. That it
would be a measure of economy to erect more
buildings and purchase more sites than those
mentioned above"
A motion by Mr. Brooks that the commit
tee on ways and means earnestly present the
resolutions to the Commissioners aud through
them to Congress for legislation In accordance
Herewith was carried.
a SUSPENDED JANITOR.
The committee on janitors by unanimous con.
sent, made a report on the jantorship of the
Anthony Bowen building Mr. johnson, the
trustee of the 18th division, having reported to
them that he had suspended John Hawkins who
had been arrested on the 9th inst for
the larceny of coal from the building
for which, in the Police Court, he
forfeited collateral. Mr.. Johnson also reported
TO the committee that he had placed Nelson w.
Green in charge. 1t was stated that Hawkins
on being questioned acknowledged that he Lad
the bag with him and he thought it was filed
with einders. but he could not account for the
coal getting in the bag. The report of the com
mittee Diminishing Hawkins and appointing
Green was adopted. =
A resolution was adopted consolidating the
Offices of secretary of the board and clerk to
Superintendent Wilson.
Amusenscnts, &c.
FORD'S OPERA HOUSEWIVES Margaret Mather
the new dramatic star, begins an engagement
this evening. This is her first appearance in
Washington, and the high praise she has re-
ceiVed wherever she has appeared gives an as
surance of very successful week. Monday
and Tuesday evenings she will appear in
Lyons" Thursday, Leah, The FOrsaken;" Fri
day and Saturday, las You Like It." Miss
Mather is said to be very ably supported
NATIONAL THEATER.-Joe Jefferson's acting
never grows stale, for 1t is too true to nature,
and he always draws large audiences here
During his engagement this week he will appear
In his well known characters Bob Acres rip
Van Wrinkle" and 'Dr. Olapod." He will be
supported by an excellent company, including
such well known actors as Mrs. John Drew,
Frederick Robinson, and Chas. Wayerly
THEATER COMIQUE.-The lovers of variety
Will ind 1t at the Comique this week very
entertaining program will be presented. and
many new vocal and dramatic stars will make
their appearance.
DRIvER's.-Col. Rogers and ProfsAnders give
old-fashioned vocal and instrumental concerts
here nightly.
WILLARD HALL.-A fair for the benefit of ST.
Luke's P. E. church will begin here this
evening.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURcH-The first lecture
Of the course arranged by the Washington Lee
ture Lyceum will be given tomorrow evening
by Rev. John Hall, DID,, of New York, on the
scriptures and the Sciences"
SUDDEN DEATH-On Saturday afternoon DR..
James Otey Harris died very suddenly at the
residence Of his father, Rev. W. A. Harris, 929 L
street. Dr. Harris was native of this city, and
had been engaged in medical practice several
years, but his health has never been robust
His funeral took place this afternoon.
SENTENCED FOR ROBBERY OF DELIVERY
WAGON.-A notorious cOlOred thief, named
Richard Ross. was In Judge SHELLS dock this
morning. charged with rObbing the delivery
wagon of Taylor & Hufty gents furnishers. on
the Avenue, of lot of valuable articles of wear
inc apparel last Thursday. Detectives Coomes
and Acton testified to arresting the prisoner and
III al hitting the robbery. and telling where he
u the goods. Mr. Hufty identified some silk
ci''i,,ielctlling. a lady's dolman. and q lot of
o,aer articles, valued at s3l. The prisoner did
lot deny the charge, and Judge Smell said he
would give him the extent Of the law-six
months.