Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-02
District Government Affairs.

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The Commissioners have given permission to
H. IT, Warner to lay, at his own expense, a
sewer from the main sewer In the park
ing on west side of Sth street, square 4O4, in an
alley five feet wide, to the rear of four new
houses he proposes to build.
BUILDING PERMITS
issued by Inspector Entwisle: VIM. 7. Rowe,
erect a two-story and basement dwelling North
Capitol, between l. and NJ streets northwest;
$500 VIM: I. Rowe. repair brick 1924 North
repair brick 444 9th street northwest; 500.
Sworinsted & Bradley, repair brick 92s
twostory and cellar dwelling, corner Maple
avenue and Linden street; $4,000. c. 1; White,
deDrolt park; Zoe erect twosstory and cellar
story and basement dwelling, North Capitol,
between l. and NJ streets 81 200. Fred. Toone,
erect two two-story dwellings, 5th, between D
and + streets northeast: $500.
Amusements.
ALUAUGH's OPERA HoUsE.-M1le Rhea and
her company last night presented in a satiSfac-
tory manner TaylOrs interesting comedy. 1.-THE
Unequal Match" The role of Hester craze
and intelligence,and she was literally applaud
ed by the audience. Mr.. Henley, as DR.. Botcs-
erog: Mr. sulliyan as Arme.e, Mr. Wilson, as
Miss Mae Clarke, as Mrs. NOHtTeSseT were all
very good. This evening Arcadia" will be pre-
Sented.
FORD's OPERA HoUsE.-"The Reign of Ter
ror" was the title of Mr.. Stoddard's lecture OF
last night, and it proved the most interesting
graphic outline of the principal incidents of the
epoch. supplemented by a series of excellent
6 6lStuTfn Oh pt1neSplerIe, Marat Charlotte Cor
evenings lecture will be Through England
with Chas. Dickens.
Miss MARGARET SAXTON'S PUPILS gave their
annual musical and literary entertainment at
the congregational church last evening. These
occasions always prove interesting to the
THE KINSLEY BENEFIT-The sale of reserved
seats Tor the testimonial TO be given Mr.. Samuel
Aibaughs Opera House box oice this ii e ernng
Additional attractions for the occasion are be-
ing arranged for daily.
THE FIFTH BIsCHoFF CONCERT will be given
at Congregational church Friday evening.
Seats may be had at Ellis.
A CIRCUS CoMING.-O'Brien, Hardenbereer &
AstIeys circus and menagerie will be at Athle-
tic Park for one week, commencing Wednes-
day, April 10TH. The management advertise
the most distinguished talent known to the
equestrian and acrobatic world, and promise to
give as good performance as was ever seen in
very low.
THE EQUITABLE BUILDING ASSOCIATIONS
At the 66th monthly meeting of the Equitable
c. B: Association last night Geo. w. Hardness
president pro tenn, i'm the chair, JnO. Joy Edison
secretary, advances were made to the members
amounting to SGT, 400, at an average premium
of 66 per cent. The secretary announced that
the board OF directors had authorized subScrip-
ton books to be opened for new shares in the
9th issue.
THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN.-The first
case under the act of February 18th, 1855, for
the protection of children, that against Minnie
ord OF street, CHARGED with receiving a ie-
male child for immoral purposes, has already
been before the grand jury.
KINGS OPENING.-Attention, Ladies-King's
Palace, S14 9TH st. Great Spring Opening of
Pattern Hats and Bonnets will take place Thurs
day and Friday, April I'd and Sd. All are invi-
ted.
RoBBERIES Observation-Disclosures have been
reported to police headquarters as follows:
Major ID. T. Heap, of 1913 Rhode Island ave-
nue., reports. between I O'Clock March 31st and
. a. IN. list instant, his house was entered and
robbed OF gold and silver jewelry and plate
satin and velvet dress. velvet cape and white
silk mat, valued at S246. Mrs. Winfred Bran
her bureau, within the past month, a gold watch
ana chain and sovereign, valued at S35. Miss
Agnes Royal, of 11O5 Rhode Island avenue
reports stolen from a shirt sent out Tor washing
geld collar button, with diamond set, valued
at S12.
\ PICKPoCKET SENTENCED.-To-day in the
Criminal Court, Judge Macarthur, Wesley
Adams, alias West Adams. charged with
robbery from the person of S;}5 from John p
Woods on the 22d of March, was convicted and
sentenced to the Albany penitentiary for two
years.
A POLICY DEALER SURPRIsED-An old col
Ored man named John Reed was surprised this
policy. at the corner OF 9TH and f streets north
west. He was escorted to the Police Court
where he was committed to Jail in default of
$500 bail.