The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-08-30
CITY NEWS.
TOWN TALK.

The dapldacd condition OF buildings on A
street southeast Second street, Though small IN
size, are numerously Inhabited by some unclcanly
specimens OF the African race. Their surroundings
are flthy In the extreme, and these hot summer
nights perfumes far from like those from Araby the
blest are waited into the adjacent dwellings from
the NTH which the children OF Ham deposit IN the
public sewer. They should be inspected by the
Health Onlcer.
The attention of the Commissioners OF the Dis
trict and especially of Health Onlcer Townshend, Ia
called TO the condition OF the private sewer In
square 16o. constructed by MIR. A. Grant when he
erected the row Of houses on street southeast be-
tween Second and Third streets east. This sewer Ia
entirely Inadequate In size TO accommodate the nf-
teen buildings that use Il. The sewer Ia only eight
inches IN diamatcr and poorly constructed, and
there Is not Sufficient fall TO the Old Second-street
sewer 10 keepn free. II has been stopped up sew
mn in If and hoods The ceiars Of ihe Souscs. II ls
very dangerous 10 the health of the adjacent resi-
dents, and should be closed up anu public sewer
OF proper dimensions should he constructed In the
alley In rear OF the houses. something should be
done at once, especially as several OF the property
owners near Second street have given notice Of an
Intention to cut of the sewer connection by stopping
1t up as 1t passes through their own private prop
erty, thus in al probability threatening carnlvalo Of
malarlal fever IN the neighborhood.
--Messrs. Barry and Barker, of the Pullman Car
Company, and Messrs Patke and sharp. OF the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company, entertained the
on the new buffet car EpIrus The run TO baltimore
was made in an hour, and the return trip In less.
choice lunch was served, consisting of both solids
appointed car ever constructed. The decorations
are rich and tasteful. The seats are luxurious and
every passenger to summon attentive waters, and
there Is every appliance that modern skill can pro-
duce for the comfort aud enjoyment OF the traveller.
MIR. Roessle has been making preparations to
have the Arlington Hotel In the finest order before
the meeting of Congress. lie says he ia determined
TO have the pret!est and best appointed hotel OF
Us size to be found anywhere" New plumbing is
rooms are being beautifully decorated, the dining
room receiving special attention. Mr.. Roesse has
lately ordered an entire new set OF decorated china
from an American company.
The Norwood Institute, 1914 Fourteenth street,
which has taken high place among the educational
institutions of the District Will begit the new year
with the promise OF even greater usefulness and
excellence than in the past. The studies are ar
ranged SO that young ladies' can obtain there every
as a thorough proficiency in all useful branches Of
knowledge. The principals, MIR. and Mrs. William
D. Cabell, are assisted by corps OF teachers chosen
for their excellence In various speclaltles. The in
former patrons: During the present month one Of
the teachers will be present daily at the institute 10
give information TO those desiring 1t.
Mr. I. II. Anderson, of the Smithsonian Depart
ment, who has been spending his vacation at Long
worth Beach, has returned to his desk.
The Sisters of Charity tender the most sincere
and cordial thanks to the gentlemen OF the steamer
Armenia for the excursion they kindly gave to the
children OF st. Rose Industrial School. 1t was in
10 % 10 Sy 81 es
attention, and to Mr.. Knox for Kindness in sending
omnibuses for the occasion.
The many friends In this city of Mr. Thomas l..
was, viii learn with regret Of that gentleman's
death, which occurred In Baltimore Friday evening
last. Mrs Miller, who was at Cape May, was SUM
moned to Baltimore by the serious illness Of her
brother on Saturday one week ago, and has been
with him since, mlnisterng to his wants. She was
devoted to her brother, and has the sympathy of
large circle of friends in this hour OF her distress
Mr.. Potter. was for many years connected with the
New York Associated Press here, but for the past
rev years has been connected with the Baltimore
city post once. His funeral will take place In Balt-
more this afternoon.
Mr.. 7. A. Lambert, president of the Great Falls
Ice Company, Is spending a few weeks at Gardiner
MIR. H. Harry Ellis has started for Bridgeport,
Conn.,, by water, and will go from there to Portland,
Me-, for few weeks.
Mfr. Edward F. Riggs has Just returned after a
two weeks visit TO the mountains of West Virginia
MIR. George Y. CONN has returned from Cape
May and Asbury Park.
sion, Treasurers onlce, has returned from Berkeley
Springs.
Assistant Cashier Of the Treasury E. r. True has
returned to the city from Rockland, Me.
Mr.. George A. Williamson and wife are sojourn-
ing at Fortress Monroe.
Mir. Samuel Chase Barney late OF the Navy and
grandson Of Commodore barney, died yesterday.
| The funeral will take place Monday at Oak Hill.
The survivors of the Ninety-third Regiment
New York Volunteers. OF which Gen. John 8.
Croker, of this city, was the first colonel, will hold
their nrst reunion on the 18th and 30th September,
groximo. at G. A. II. Hall, Saratoga Springs, N. Y.
Those who served in this regiment are requested TO
send their names and addresses to the secretary,
capt. David Ii. King, Fort Edward, N. Y.
-Auctioneer bowling will, on Tuesday next, sell
at s26 Thirteenth street, commencing at 10 O'Clock,
valuable collection Of household furniture. See
advertisement.
MIR. Titus Ulke, recently graduated from the
Columbian University, sailed from New York Satur-
day for Freiburg, Germany, where he will further
prosecute his studies In mining engineering.
in the matter of the counter charges OF assault
between Agent Key, Of the Humane Society, and
Mr. Scanlon. manager of the National Base Bali
ISOLATION, Judge Mills dismissed both complaints.
Exactly on what grounds the case against Key was
dismissed Judge Mills did not say. AZ to the dis.
mlssal Of the charge against Scanlon the Judge was
clearly right Key had no business where he was,
and ScanOn had right TO put him out. The spec
where they have no business and Interfering in
concealed weapons and drawing them without proper
provocation, ID q buresque upon the law. Agent
Key Is nnnt for the place he holda, aud Mr. Walter
counsel for the Humane Association, who defended
Key before the Police Court and strenuously en-
deavored 10 uphold him, was heard TO remark In the
presence OF reporter for THE SUNDAY HERALD
that Key had transcribed his powers aud would
doubtless be removed.