Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-10-06

MI Kan, license agent. to-day had Mr.. Michael
Foley, auct!oneer, arrested for failure to make
monthly returns to the collector for the assess
ment on auction Sales. The case Will be heard to-
morrow.
The WOman's Labor League.
THE DELIBERATIONS AT THE CoRCoRAN BUILDING
SUGGESTION TO REMOVE THE LEAGUE TO NEW
YORK-A DISCIPLE INGFRSOII.
The Woman'S National Labor League met at the
Corcoran building last night in the studio of Mr..
Mcdonald, the sculptor. Mr. Mcdonald addressed
members OF the league could do, he said, was TO
take the league to New York. He offered II they
year for them. There was not enough people
here, he thought. and not enough money.
Mrs Mrs Roberts said that DR.; Mary Walker had
they did not want Mr.. Mcdonald to do it,
Mr. Mcdonald said he was speaking Of general
ence between him and DR.. Mary Walker
WHAT THE DIFFERENCE WAS.
u,aI Inc difference between you and DR.. Mary
pants legftimately and she don't" Mrs. Roberts
asserted that the people OF Washington always
responded literally when they were sure move
ment was good.
Mrs. Charlotte Smith, president of the league,
made speech urging the necessity of practical
Mr. Edmonston, of the Federation of Labor,
thought Mrs. Smiths ideas on education were
good, and suggested the practicabilty of co-ope-
OF the results OF their labor.
Mr. Calvert, here rising, strobe over to the place
Il, n
gerSoll, from which Mr. Mcdonald had quoted ex-
tensiyely, lay, and taking the book up declared
In deep and impressive voice: "GOd forbid that
any or you should take your education from Rob-
ert G.. 1ngerSOll"
., Mr. I'm Mcdonald declared that Mr. Calvert out
that question he (Mr. McDonad) could
WEAR HIM OUT
In a few minutes. MeSsrs Beckwith and Brown
made speeches in behalf of the cause. Mrs Smith
calied attention to the fact that there home
In this city for MagdalenS. There was little
eross-fire between Mr.. Calvert and Mrs. Mary Bar
ton Greene on one side, and Mr.. Mcdonald, ON the
other, on the religious question. Mr. Mcdonald
Claiming still that he could. If he chose, grind Mr.
Calvert to powder, but he restrained himself. Be-
fore adjourning Mr.. Eimonston was elected an
honorary member. and Mrs Roberts said that Mrs
SP9hord. OF the Riggs House, had made substan-
nal contribution to the reading-rOom fluid, and
was much Interested in the work.
SALES OF REAL EsTArE--William p Young.
real estate broker. has recently made the follow
Ing sales: For the Rev. Geo " Leech and Mr.
Aoner y. Leech, respectively, lots 1lS and 119.
So ISL, each fronting % feet inches on 10th
street, between and streets northwest by the
G TH9a vi 10 1eet inches. to Major James w.
Cnyler, ISL :, \, for ss64s!5 For Mr.. Towson
depth of 65 feet II inches OF lot &c. In So 170. i'm
proved by the five three-story and basement brick
dwellings,. Nos 1902, 1904, 17C6, 17GS and ITO F
street northwest, to Mr. D. III. Warner, for $50 500
DancansOn Bros, auctioneers:: -old yesterday at
ternoon for Benz F. Leighton trustee, lot ID, in re-
corded subdivision Of original lot 49, in square g.
fronting Is feet on street. near 22i street NORTH
west, win depth Of 81 feet inches improved
oy small frame, to Frank scheer, for $3.50.
THE LICENSE AGENT AND THE BUTCHERs-The
eighteen warrants which were sworn out by
license Agent Raft aud Policeman Carter about a
wees ago, against butchers In the Center market,
charging them with being unlicensed produce
dealers. have been served, and the cases are
SCI Tor Trial In the Police Court next Wednesday
Since the warrants have been sworn out more
tnan forty butchers have taken out produce
dealers licenses, and as many others had declared
their intention OF doing so in few days
How THE COMET HELPED THE PouNpM .srER.-
Re ports from the south give accounts or the won
derIul influence the comet has had on q large
number OF coOred people. There has been nothing
more wonderful attributed to the celestial visitor
than what 1t has done for the poundmaster in
this city. few mornings ago, in pursuance OF a
deeply laid plot he visited 'Swampoodle" at a
very early hour, when the comet can be seen best
While the natives were gazing skyward in search
or comets" he captured herd OF .sgoat,n and
actually got away without fight, which was
never known 10 have occurred before in that
nefghborhOOd.
meeting OF the Second Washington Cooperative
d Building asSe:ef,c: Vas he'd last night and
acer so,o Were eIeGfea for the esag year
George j. johnson, vlce-president; NJ. p
Callan. treasurer; Jno E. Thompson. secretary;
Free, Chas W: Schell, E. F. schafhirt, d. j. Ma
carly, Thos NJ. Reed, F. Myers, directors. The
secretary presented his annual report, which
showed iO3l net assets, and the value OF each
paid up share $l2295 number OF shares paving
advances at the rate OF $1,000 per share, 735, on
The assets showed the association able to pay the
amount paid In on each share and seven per cent
interest. being the highest rate paid in any build
ing ssociation In the District, with one excep-
ton. The original number OF shares was 1900
OF which 41S remain to be cancelled by redelnp-
ton, which VIII begin at the next meeting OF the
association, the further sale or advances having
been suspended by vote OF the stockholders.
Hanneman OF the District artillery, states In re-
laion TO the claim or Mr.. Ewald, the owner OF the
premises where his battery has been located, for
storage due On the same. that the claim for stor-
age is not well taken. as Mr.. Ewald invited the
battery to his place. He says that the claim was
ma while he was suffering from paralysis, and
Col Webster, not knowing the true facts OF the
case, made report to the District Commissioners
ne further stats that when he was able to appear
that gentleman -aferred him 10 the property clerk
who had the battery removed from Ewald's preIni.
ises to Its present location.
THE NATIONAL RIFLEs-At a meeting Of the
N Mul. Rifles last evening, VIM II. Boyd, Dr.
waiter 8 McNary. Charles L. Flanagan, and DR.
samuel w. Bogau were elected honorary members
The secretary reported the number OF active mem
reach the limit OF 100 prescribed by the constttu
Ton Invitations received from New Orleans
Pitsburg. and Philadelphia to attend celebrations
In those cities this fall were declined Mr Georne
W. Evans was elected chairman OF the Committee
OF i've on reception and entertainments
HOMEOPATHIC HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION - At the
regular monthly meeting of the board OF lady man
ayers OF the Homeopathic Hospital Association.
held yesterday at the Congregational church. Mrs
Kent. the president. In the chair, and Mrs DR..
B'ttnger acting secretary, 1t was resolved to
have called meeting OF the board to decide upon
the time for holding fair for the benefit OF the
hospital as soon the trustees shall have secured
site or building for the hospital.
THE CAPITAL CITY GUARD.-At the regular
monthly meeting OF the Capital City Guard, held
last evening, w II. j. NalvIn and w. p Gray were
elected drst and second leutenantS respectively
twenty eight honorary members were also elected.
Inc company will go to the Philadelphia Bi-cen-
tennial Via b. and o. railroad. They will carry
prass brand, and will he accompanied by their
honorary members and large party OF ladies.
HE PORTLAND FLATS ASSAULT CAsE-This at
ternOon, In the Police Court, Prosecuting Attorney
Moore called Judge SHELLS attention to the PORT
land hats assault case. He stated that Mr. Henry
H. Bates charges s. L. Hannegan with assaulting
MN, but after examining Mr.. Bates he finds thai
the assault was triftng one, and as the trouble
mad been amicably settled, he would noIle prose
qui the case. f-'''e-