Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-03-09
Me.hoaixts I'm Conference.


At the Baltimore NJ. E. conference, at winches-
ter, Va, yesterday, Rev. j. s. Deale, presiding
elder OF the Washington district, reported that
during the year about nine hundred probationers
were received. The spiritual condition OF most
OF the churches w;iS encouraging
The character OF effective elders were passed as
follows: W. F. WARD, w. l. Mckinney. k.N. Baer,
joseph France, I. \. Morgan, c. II. Richardson,
". T. L. Wecch, X. Norris, W. II. Laney, W.
Downs, $. NJ. Hartsock, W. II. Reed, J. c. Hagey,
Eldridge, w. W. Van Arsiale, j. j. G. Webster X.
X. Murphy. I. j. Cross, B. y. Wooden, changed
10 slperhumcrary relation at his own reQuest.) j.
Berry Il. k <; a.-e D. > NJ haS'0p' e. NJ
NJ Beer reported that IS eco debt had BEEN paid
at The Metropo,it III church Washin yto1 during
the } ear, dnd 10 debt remained on the church.
THE CENTENARY CELEBRATION.
me report OF the committee TO arrange for the
suitable celebration of the centenary organlza-
ton of the Methodist Episcopal church in America
recommends that the pressing bishops appoint a
preacher to deliver centennial discourse at tie
session OF 1884: that the Baltimore conference in
vlt2 the Centennial conference to hold its session
In B1ltimore that collections be made for etuca-
uon2l purposes on that occasion, and that Il COM
mittee of five ministers and five laymen be ap-
pointed.
THE "ToNY' CHURCH IN WASHINGTON.
In the debate on the Importance OF maintaining
church schools Rev. j. NICK. Kelley said, In expla-
nation OF there being none in this city, that in
Washington the Protestant Episcopal church was
looked upon aS the church OF the army and navy
and was, therefore, looked upon as "tony." laugh
go there as they do to educational institutions
which are considered 'tOny." [LaughterJ
. Rev l. F. Morgan, who viii next year celebrate
church. was appointed, by rising vote, to preach
the centenary sermon at next conference
X Rev' ID: II; C%rroll made report OF the church
refer fund by districts showing total collection
or 352 62, the total for the Washington district
being S4H
SUPPLEMENTARY AND sUPERANNUATED MINISTERS.
The relations OF the following supernumerary
preachers were continued: L. F. Morgan, S. A.
Wilson, c. A. Reid j. H. Brown, G. II. Mytinger,
E. E. Shpley. G. G. Markham, l. D. h IRON, S. H.
Cummings, George ". Feelemyer.
The relations OF the following superannuated
Goheen, G. H. savldge, B Il. Smith, ". c Mailin.
W. ii. Pitcher, c. B. Young, James Brads, James
Gamble, 6. W. Israel, NJ. A. Turner, S L. NJ Conser,
o. +: Wirgman, NJ. l. Hawley. A. j. Bender, j. W.
Start j. W. Cullum.
Rev: VIM. D. Morgan, c. Emory Dudrear and
WIN. Ii. Dell were passed TO the second-claSs dea-
cons Rev VIM p. S. Duncan was located at his
Rev. II. II. Smith and G. W. cecil were changed
from supernumer ~ to effective.
Waste of Water In Public Buildings
THE LAW PASSED BY CONGRESS TO PREVENT 1T.
The scarcity OF the water supply In the more
elevated portions or the city Is In great measure
due to the eXtravdgant use and waste of the water
not only in private houses where the supply IS
ample, but also in the various executive depart
authorities are making strenuous efforts to remedy
the d1S uity in the first instance, and the public
Will be glad to know OF the following clause con-
tanned In the Sundry civil appropriation BILL which,
II strictly carried out, will prevent waste in the
public buildings: Sand all officers in charge OF
public buildings In the District OF Columbia Shall
cause the flow OF water in the buildings under
their charge to be shut off from five O'clock post
merd1an,to eight O'Clock, ante meridian Procided,
That the water in said public buildings is not
necessarily in use for public business"
Washington Markcts-Retail Prices.
MEATs.-Beef, sirloin, zoe. per h.; do porter
house. 2Oa25c.; rib roast l2@a20c steak, 12ka15c:
COrned Beef, sa12c. Dried Beef, Clipped, 25a3Oc
do sliced ac: Tongues, smoked, 60a75c Lamb 1211a
Sausage, 12ka2Dc.; Bacon Hams, sugar cured,
l6a17c, cut sOa25c.; Shoulders, la also, Breasts
15a18; Lard. IS.
FRUITs.-Orangcs, 3Oa6Oc per doz; Lemons, s5a
30c per doZ; Bananas, 30a50c. per doz Cocoanuts,
l0a12c; Apples, 5Oa15c. per PIX; Cranberries, zoe.
perq1; Pears, soc.asl; Strawberries. s1.5Oas2 per
FIsH.-shad Potomae), s1.5Oas2 50 per pair; Her.
ring tPotomac). 75c. per dOz.: Perch, 4Oa5Oc. per
Halibut. 2oaa5c. per h.; Goldfish, 1oa12c. per h.
Haddock. Zoe. per h.; Catfish 20a25c. per bunch:
Sea Bass, 12al5c. per h.; Black Fish, 12al5c. per
White Fish, 1920 per h.; Salmon Trout, 15a2O:
SScaliops SOC per a.: Lobster, 1sa15c. per ID;
BUTTER. = Philadelphia Print, 55c. per h.;
Western Creamery. Soc; New York, 40a45c.;
dOZ.
VEGETAsLEs.-Potatoes. urish,) aOa4oc. per peck;
90. do. new, .60c.as1 per PIX; do. (sweet),
head Spinach. 3d. per peek; kale, a5e. per PIX;
Beets, Ease per bh.; Lettuce, 5a1oc.
per head Onions, 4050c per PIX: Carrots 3a5c. per
bunch; Beans, Qima,) 1aa15c. per qt.; do (Strlng)
sl.5O per PIX; Oyster Plant, Base bh.: Turnips,
SOasOc per PIX; Caulifower, 1OasOc. each; Squash.
per bunch; Celery, 5asc.; Cucumbers, 2Oa4Gc each;
Tomatoes, S0a40 per box; Mushroom, 81 % per Id.
Mint, 10c. per bunch Radish {hot hOuse), iOc. per
bunch; Red Cabbage, 15a25c. each; Water Cress,
loc; per bunch; Asparagus, 25a3Oc. per bunch.
SOc. per Id; Capons, Sc per To- Ducks sal 50 per
pair; Geese. 15a1oc. per H.: Squads, $3as35O per
dOZ.
GAME.-Duck, Canvas back,) s3as35O per Dr. :;
do (Red neck.) 81. 25aS1 SO per pr; do. Nlallard
Slasl Is per- pr; do lsInall)5Oa75c per pr Pigeon,
s2o0as3 per d.; Buffalo, 20a25c. per Id.