Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-05-01
The Baltimore SIMS Purchase.

Mr.. y. s. Abel, the proprietor Of the Balti-
more Sun, has purchased from the Simms
estate, the lot fronting - feet on the north side
OF street. between 18th and 18th streets, i'm
AieuateiE adjoining the property formerly &C.
cupled by the democratic congressional COM
mittee- aud recently purchased by him. The
rate of 50. So per foot 1t is the intention of the
purchaser To erect handsome building with a
front of SO feet on F street.
- THE BATHROOM LIGHTED AND THE GLASS
IISkJISG, But No VIOLATION OF THE Sun
DAY LAw.-John Ready, the proprietor of a
saloon at the corner of 1st and q streets north
east. was on trial in the Police Court to-day
CHARGED with violating the Sunday law by
hetping his bdrrOom open. Sergeant Boyle and
officer Wall testified that they heard noise in
the defendants barroOm Sunday night, and
heard beer called for; that the barronm was
lighted UP. and the glasses tinkling. Other wit
ne>ses gave testimony to show that they were
In the pool room during sunday, and one wit
less testified to playing games on Sunday.
lhe judge dismissed the case.
WASHINGTON FISH MARKEr-Sold by r. A.
Golden. fish agent: 2:1OOOO herring from 50
70 So per thousand. 5000 SiIad from S15 to
so per hundred.
THE NATIONAL RIFLES FAIR.-At a meeting
last evening OF the general committee of the
National Rifles. i'm charge of the fair which it is
proposed To hold next November, the following
Gentlemen We're selected as officers of the fair:
capt James +. Oyster. chairman; Fred. Brack
ett vice president: George w. Evans, secretary,
and Charles G. DuncansOn, treasurer. a num-
Der of committees were appointed.
PETER MoSAGHAN's WILL-The will of the
late Peter Monaghan leaves his estate corner G
and 1st streets northwest to Thomas Geary in
nephew Wilie and niece tsaSea Meco TO es
5000 each. as also a note OF 81 900, and the
balance of his estate. after paying for the cree
ttnn ola monument over his grave and for keep
ing Ii In order, to ST. Joseph's Male Orphan
Asylum. ST. AIMS Infant Asylum and the
Home of tine Aged of the Little Sisters of the
Poor
THE KETTLEDRUM. OR THE DEBUrANTE."
was given It's initial representation, i'm the pres
cncc of n large audience. at Fords oper-hOuse,
last night The proceeds are to be devoted to
The Central dispensary and Emergency hos
rlttl ana u handsome sum was doubtless real
Yea for This worthy object. The performance
hast night WAS surprisingly good for an amateur
occt.>on. The numerous illusions to local
events aud the thrtI>ts at the army and navy
were readily caught up by the audience and
"c@;sioned much laughter. in these the princi-
pal contc strength of the production lies rs the
story told by the Hbretto is not novel nor very
interesting. TIL" music of Mr.. smith is UMPIRE
teniious. 1t CONTAINS Il few pretty movements,
and u couple of choruseS We're Very well
ceived. the Orchestration is not felicitOus. The
principals and chorus We're we'll drilled in their
duties. Miss Mary Goode gave the music of
dteT'o Bric-N-trGc with some effect. AS Mrs.
bJt"-''-drnc, Miss Fielding {. RoSelle was very
acceptable. and Mrs; Clas. g. Eeade did well
lI6dle made the hit of the evening as GEN
-HticifUe. The other ladies and gentlemen i'm
the cast did isirly well, considering their entire
first act Ne>>rS. smith and Riddle the com
poser and the author, We're called before the
curtain The performance will be repeated this
evening.
THE PRESIDENT AND CABINET GOING To
GETrY~BCEG.-ihe Inectin" of the First Army
corps at Gettysburg on Monday next the 4th
instant. PR M scs to be the most notable gather
cabinet. governors and ex-governors of states,
famous soldiers of both armies and distinguished
civilians from all parts of the United States
nave accepted the Invitation extended by the
corps ana Will be present. The most elaborate
arran.eineAts stve tecn made. in order that
inc party and Veterans may be pleasantly en-
lert;ilneu while there. Special train will leave
the Baltimore and Potomac railroad station at
AIN. reaching Gettysburg about hii-past IL.
reachin. Washington at halfpast g. Round
trip tickets can be obtained at the offices of the
pennsylvania railroad at the rate OF $40
MEETING OF THE ARMY OF THE PoroNAC IN
BALTIsioEE, MAY AND The management
of the Baltimore and Potomac railroad are
making special arrangements to provide for the
large travel u Bah imOre during the meeting OF
th@ army OF The Potomac. May and :. Special
trains VIII b" run Tor the accommodation OF the
public between the two cities ut suitable hours
The Washington Light Infantry corps. accom-
cial train about 1 AIN. May :. The National
Rifc>, Veteran Corps companies, Emmett Guard.
Niisninston Rifles, Major Fleetwood's battalion
and the conn auies commanded by Cap.s Kelly
and Gray, will leave by special trains Prof
Sous>a has arranged an elaborate program to
be rendered by tie Marine band in concert on
the afternoon ana cvenin. OF the 9th proXimO,
which will take place on Eutaw place and VII
son street. The entire arrangements for the en-
Juymeni and comfort of visitors have been COM
pIeted by the committee in Baltimore. \ pleas
ANT time i. therefore, warranted 10 all who will
visit our sister city On this occasion Fare 81. 80
FOR ihc round trip, good for two days, the 9th
and 9Th.
INTENSIVE SALE OF FTENITURE-One of the
largest sales of the season will be held at Dow
ilI!. ) auction rooms tomorrow, commencing at
ten o clock. embracing every description of
household effects.