Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-17
District aovernment Anairs.

District Government AMairs.
PRO BONO PUBLICo
District Commissioner Edmonds stated to q
STAR reporter this morning that 1t was very
dull times in that office; that the Commission
week, that of person who had been disap-
pointed on Inauguration day at not getting q
the nave Had stands
erected with seats for at least one hundred
thousand spectators.
CRITICISING THE MANAGEMENT OF THE JAZZ.
The District Commissioners have received the
president of the board of state charities Of Ohio
in which he gives his views Of the work. house
The management Of the workhouse is compli.
mented. He says there has been retrogression
at the District Jail since his former visit there.
Inc rule OF keeping prisoners separate has not
been maintained, and he found them congre-
gated in the corridors. The grounds of the
which is inexcusabe with such large number
of convicted prisoners unemployed. The care
OF Its prisoners by the general government, he
thinks, is not what 1t ought to be, and the pres
ent system should be revolutionized forthwith.
CHURCH AND SCHOOL PROPERTY.
The Commissioners have ordered that ten
acres OF the property of the Sisters Of the Visi-
tation of Georgetown and all lots belonging to
the institution fronting on Fayette street, be-
tween 9TH and 9TH streets, Georgetown, except
considered taxable property. The Commits
sioners have allowed the claims for exemption
lTOu special assessments In the cases OF ST.
Johns Protestant Episcopal church and West
Street Presbyterian church, West Washington,
and Waugh Methodist Episcopal church, Capt..
issued by Inspector Entwisle: 2. 7. lowers ct
al, trustees, erect a two-story and basement hos
pital for foundl1ngS, 10Th street, between r and
streets northwest; $23, 900. ]. s. Nash, repair
brick, northeast corner 4th and L streets north
sns BRICK
Chas w: Thompson, erect three-story and
basement dwelling, 18th street, between n and
erect two two-story houses, G street, between
18th and 18th streets southeast; 81 900. Chas
A. Becker, repair brick, 1857 High street north
MISCELLANEous
The resignation of Sergeant E. 8. Dinsmore,
for long time stationed at the Presidents
House. was accepted by the District Commits
sioners to take effect from and after the 18th
instant. Sergeant Dinsmore has been appointed
doorkee per at the White House.
Chief Cronin reports that during the month
fire, involving loss Of sf4s,o55, with in.
surance amounting to S7S,4SO.
Closing Up Their Affairs.
THE GENERAL INAUGURAL COMMITTEE.
The general inaugural committee held q
meeting lastevening, the chairman, Col. Jas.
G. Berret, presiding, and Mr.. ]. E. Harvey Sec
rotary. There were present T. ]. Luttrell, DR.,
J: N. Toner, W: II: Clagett, w. NJ. Calf, J. p.
Millett, John NJ. Simms, Watson Boyle, A. A
xdama Mr Mm r. Gs t ana SSSs vi
the executive committee, stated that it was
not possible at this time to make q final re-
the roof of the ball room had to be taken down
and the material sold. He thought that 1t
would be possible to make a report and wind
up affairs at the end oftwo weeks. The com.
mittee adjourned to meet in two weeks.
Amusements.
ALBAUGH's OPERA HoUsE.-The Thee en-
gagement at this house opened last night with
a performance of La Jolie Parfumeuse," in.
stead of the advertised opera Of sAime. L'Arch-
iduc." The former work was specially written
for Nine. Theo by Ofenbach, and in the role OF
Rose Miclon she presented creation of most
lady is gifted with many charms of expression
and manner, and her lively antics were followed
with great pleasure by the audience. Hervoice
to hear, and she ekes it out with the most con-
summate art. During the second act Mime.
Theo was presented with two magnificent 6as-
kets of flowers. She sang the English ballad,
"Where Are You Going, My Pretty Maid?" at
the close OF the performance, and had to repeat
plause. The supporting company is well
trained, but did not infuse into the performance
last night nearly as much life as many Ameri-
may have been due to fatigue after travel.
Miles. Lefert and Nordal! possess strong and
voices Ths A. sysn
FoRD's OPERA HoUsE.-Robert Downing
made his first appearance in Washington as q
before large audience, and one that was en-.
thusastic to the last degree, containing as 1t
actor. While =" Tally Ho" is not the strongest
of Mr.. Miller's works, it affords an excellent
field for Mr.. Downing and his company, which
Is especially happy in its comedy element. Mr..
Downing is well fitted physically for the role of
Hank Monk, and his portrayal of the ruggedly
effective. During the progress of the piece he
sings two songs, which are well received,
italy Ho" and "Tom Moore" the first OF
band. Several handsome floral designs were
to Mr.. Downing by admiring friends,
among which was very beautiful she'll from
Ho'' will be given throughout the week, with
Wednesday and Saturday.
evening. When Rossini's astabat Mater" viii i be-
given, promises to be very interesting affair.
Many of the most talented Washington vocal
lists and instrumentalistS will take part.
DIME MUsEUM.-The thrilling adventures Of
Jack Sheppard, that old time dime novel hero,
are represented at this house with much real
ism and effect by Minnie Oscar Gray and w. T.
capitally aided by some well trained
and intelligent dogs. In addition there are
HEROES MUsEUM.-The Maurice Pike Com
edy sAl that Glitters is not Gold" in credita-
night. The audience gave every evidence Of ap.
probation and enjoyment. The same piece will
be given today and tomorrow. For the re-
fea veiy snd varied
olio, living statues and bevy Of female min
strels make up very good entertainment at
the Comique this week. The Harrises, Eugene
Mas and Pauline Markham are especially
good. The after piece is very funny. There 81 |
q matinee every day AT the Comique.
THE PROPOSED CASINO Bu1LDrNo.-A meet. |
ing of the stockholders OF the Casino association
will be held shortly, when the question OF con-
tinuing the erection of the building on Connec-
ttcut avenue will be considered. The founda- |
lions have been laid and the work on the super
structure was stopped owing to q lack of suf1i- |
doubt as to the ACCESSIBILITY of the erection last
year. |
THE TELEGRAPHERS' MUTUAL RELIEF As |
the third annual meeting of the |
Telegraphers' Mutual Relief Association Of /
the old officers were unanimously |
re-eected. IS follows: d. Marean, president; Jas.
urer, to serve for the fourth year The annual re-
ports showed the association to u in good con- |
dition. The treasurer's report showed 1855 |
cash on hand, and benefits to sick members /
amounting to $145, paid during the year. Total /
benefits paid for three years, $45s.
MARRIAGE L1cENsEs.-Mar licenses have /
been issued by the clerk Of the court to Frank /
Wood and Lizzie Taylor; Aldron A. Runk and |
Mildred A. Patton; Charles II. Williams and |
Annie e. Taylor; John Mott and Louisa Weber, /
Charles w. Jones and Mary Carter w. II. ].
Woodyear, Of Jersey City, and Lucy N. Robin
King, Of PhiladeIphia, and Fannie w. Jackson,
Of Fauquier county, Va; Robert Ward and Re-
becca Smith; Richard Sweeney and Mary LIN /
coin; August Niebel and Anna Barbara Om.
inert; Chas p. Clute and Emma Mumford; An