Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-02-01
District Govern ment Affairs.
DISMISSAL OF THE DETECTIVES.

After the President signed the police bill yester-
day the District Commissioners sent Capt Vernon
note, reading as follows :-"The Commissioners
are appraised that the President has approved the
bill abolishing the detective force of the
nstree yoa to police ney Of the this five D 6
cupying positions as such detectives that
their services are dispensed with from and after
tives Voss, Coomes and Acton who are in active
service, and Detective McElfresh and McDevitt,
who are suspended, that they cease to be detec-
tfves after the 31st OF January. Auditor Vfnson
was also notified that no detectives can be paid
after this month. Detectives Coomes, Acton and
s v eS Wnen and a9ey
freSh eX-detectiveS, were paid their salaries for
the Time OF their suspension from duty up to the
time OF their dismissal from service as detective
OfdcerS
BUILDING PERMITS
Building permits have been issued by Inspector
Entw1sle to Bernard Herman. to erect a two-story
dwelling. A, between 5th and 9th streets SOUTH
east to cost s. 500; and to H. A. Dobson to repair
frame 40 Sd street southeast $500.
THE ART sALE.-The sale of fine oil paintings
began this morning at Dowling's art rooms 18th
street and Pennsylvania avenue. 1t was well at
bargains were obtained. The sale viii be contiTl-
ued tomorrow at the hours advertised III IN.
and pml, when some OF the most choice ones
ST. JOINS CHURCH 0RPHANAGE.-The benedic-
was held yesterday afternoon. Among those pres
ent were Bishop Pinkney and the rector Of st.
Johns parish; also, Rev. Dr. Oliver OF Nebraska:
Rev. MeSsrs. Brand, Mckee, Falls, Potter and
Reazor Addresses were made by the bishop and
Dr. Oliver. After the service, the guests went
through the house. inspecting the chapel, dormi-
tories and shool room The institution was founded
by the Rev. DR.. Lewis, twelve years ago It is now
incorporated, and new government has been ar
ranged. Sister Sarah and five lady helpers manage
the establishment The annual service OF the or.
phanage will be held in St Johns church on Sun.
day next, at p m.
Affairs In West WashinRtOn
DEATH OF VENERABLE CITIZEN.-Mr Chaa w.
Forrest, a venerable citizen OF West WASHINGTON
died last evening at O'Clock. He was 81 years OF
age. The funeral will take place at St Johns
church at O'Clock tomorrow.
DIsORDERLY IN CHURCH-LorenZo Curtis was
In the tolls OF the Police Court this morning.
charged with disOrderly conduct at Mt zion
church, West Washington. A witness testified that
ne spoke TO the defendant for being dISOrderly,
when he drew knife and threatened to stab
MIN: Curtis was sent down for Is days in default
Of $50.
DROvERs' REST CATTLE MARKEr-Sales reported
by Tavenner Bros.-1S0 CATTLE all sold as follows
Best ut OK to 64; good at to 81 medium, to 8;
common, ~ TO 325 sheep and lambs sold as fol.
i LOW ax, Lambs at to q sheep at to 81, "a
and calves sold from SIS to SO. "'
SHIPPING NEws.-Schr. Marens Edwards Park
ley, for Washington, cleared at Jacksonville, 27th
az cornwall, N. Y. has made an assignment anG
Edward F. Roe, author OF various popular novels
his brother. has also made an assignment caused
by heavily indorsing his brother.
The Rockaway Beach hotel was sold yesterday
Dy the receiver, to Gen. Barlow. for sl76,5O0