National Republican., 1883-03-10
Local Items.

The alarm of FIRE from box 212, at $3.50 p.
IN. yesterday, was caused by the overturning
of stove in the second story of house No.
1910 Twelfth street. The fire department ar
rived promptly and avertod large conilagra-
tion after damage of $25 had been involved.
The house was owned by August Heitmuller,
and occupied by Frances Murphy.
Officer Bailey yesterday arrested Charles
Chase for assault ON Annie Clark. Charles
will inform the court this morning why he
used Annie for muscular development in
stead of an uncomplaining sandbag.
At the Baltimore Dental college commences
ment Thomas o. Hills, jr., of this city, son
of DIR. Thomas o. Hills, was awarded third
prize, dental engine, and first premium, set Of
forceps.
Hattie Wilson, fair but frail dame, who
resides in the division, was arrested by Off
Ger Bailey yesterday afternoon for making
threats toward Mary Pitt, another classic
maiden. She was released on 800 bonds to
appear at the police court to-day.
Before the Classical society next Monday
night at Miss Ransom's studio Miss Sophie L.
Townsend will deliver an essay on " The
Ancient Greek Theater."
The Little Opera company, composed of Mrs.
Nellie McCartee, Messrs. John o. Pugh Il. B.
Hay, and w, II. Daniel, with Mr.. John p.
Sousa as director, will shortly give a sub
scription performance at Willard hall. PEN
| elope," which was SO well received last year,
win be given, and also new operetta.
It's a boy. 1t CAME into the Doolan family
day or two ago and made Patrick and his
wife feel us happy as big suntlower.
Tho Registered Drug Clerks association
held its regular monthly meeting last night
| at the college hall. Several active and hon
orary members were elected 1t was decided
to commence the prosecution of unregistered
pharmacists the first of April, and commit
| tee was appointed for that purpose. The as
| AZ n1n w ligrnsg
question ofclosing all drug stores at 10 o'clock.
Rov. J. W. Phillips, rector of Grace z. II.
church, ofliciates Sunday morning, his sub
joct being especially selected for the edifica-
tion of the Sunday school children. Mr..
Phillips who is learned divine, is an able
instructor of the doctrines of the Episcopal
faith. The adults will find it of great intor-
est to be present upon the occasion. Ths
new choir, recently selected from tho best
local talent of the city, will render appro-
pirate music.
Mr. Sandford, of the firm Of Ross & Sand
ford the contractors, has large force of men
on the work of improving the flats. Two To-
comotive engines and forty dumping cars
have been received. Work was begun on
Thursday Mt the southern extremity OF the
proposed improvement, nearly of the mouth
of the eastern branch, with three pile drivers
and one mud digger. The contractors will
push the work with double gangs Of mon,
day and night.
The commissioners were yesterday in con-
sultation in regard to the matter of the fish
wharf, the sale of which was published in
THE REPUBLICAN q day or two ago. II
seems that the purchaser became uneasy be-
, cause the fish dealers told him they would
sell where they pleased, The commissioner:
have decided to protect the purchaser of the
: privilege and compel the dealers to comply
with the regulation as to fish.
At the Union chapel, Mount Pleasant, the
, Rev. L. Whttlesey will preach tomorrow
Next Sunday Rev. w. w. Curry will occupy
the pulpit. On Easter Sunday the sermon
will be preached by Rev. +. ID. Power, and oil
! April Rev. Arthur Foster will officiate.
, There will be juvenile polo game at thu
rink this afternoon, which promises to be OK
ceodingly interesting. On Monday night thu
Baltimore Polo club will make visit to thu
| rink.