Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-10-06
Washington, Oct. S. 1866


CRIMINAL COURT. Judge Fisker.-Yesterday,
in the case Of Robert Ward, convicted of as
saul and resisting an officer, a motion for a
new trial was catered by his counsel, Mr.
Norris. -
Joseph Burchard, indicted for similar of.
tense, was found not guilty. Brown and
Smithers for the defense. .--s
In the case OF VIM Adams, indicted for as
saufting and resisting an officer, q n0ue pros
was entered. :
Josiah Benchard, indicted for an assault and
battery, was found guilty.
Gustavus Peters was convicted OF an assault
and battery and sentenced to pay a fine of $50
This morning, Samuel Taylor. indicted for
an assault and battery, was found guilty.
In the cases Of John Morgan, charged with
assault and battery, and John Davis, in two
cases OF larceny, nolle pros. was entered.
John Davis plead guilty TO stealing $50
worth OF clothing from Owen O'Hare, and was
sentenced TO the peniteLtary for one year.
John Morgan, indicted for an a3.:ult and
battery on Leavinia Pallen. Jury discharged,
Henry Miller, indicted for the larceny OF a
silver pitcher from Margaret J. Narrower, was
convicted, and sentenced TO Is months in jail
VIM. Adams was convicted OF an assault and
battery, and received a nominal sentence.
ORPHANS CoERT, Judge Pxreeu.-rhis
morning, the will OF the late Jonn Ne Duell
was filed and partially proven. He bequeathes
his residence and furniture TO his wife and
after her death to two OF his da ght ers another
house to a third daughter, and nominated his
The will of the late Michael Murphy. sailor.
bequeathing the prize money due him after the
pay ment Of bis debts and funeral expenses to
Rev: +. Y. Boyle, and nominating John Car.
roll Brent as executor, WIS filed.
The Dephews and heirs ALL law of Jemima
Gamer prayed the court that there be sent TO
the Supreme Court the issues whether the
said Jemima Gamer was ofsound mind at the
time OF executing the said paper; whether the
san,e is the last Will and testament Of the de-
ceased whether, undue influences were ex-
erted upon the mind OF the deceased, 10 ind uee
her TO execute the said will. g. 80
Letters OF administration were issued to
lane, bond $4,000; TO Lucy Ann johnson on
the estat- of Isaac johnson, bond s3W
Caroline McAlister was appointed guardian
to the orphans Of James r. McAhster, bond
The first and final account OF the admins
tra'rix of Jehn T. Meem. aud account of the
personal estate Of John T. Meem, deceased.
THE BOTANICAL GARDKN.-The contractors,
Messrs. McNeal Co., have commenced the
work of erecting an iron railing on the north
side of the Botanical Garden, Commencing ar
the corner Of list street west and extending
alonE the north front Of the garden TO 3D. street
ana thence 10 thescanaL The SUBJ contrac tor
Mr.. street, has the brick work fairly under
way. and in the course Of fe w days the coping
will be set, and then the iron work will pe put
in place. The foundation of this railing is of
brick three feet deep on which is the brick wall
three feet high, relieved by piers at about every
eight feet. On this work will be set the stone
lncnee tnlck ana IL lucnes wide on the wall
and 2 feet on the piers. The railing will be of
wrought iron. feet inches in hight the ton
being OF cast scroll work, and the whole is q
very handsome design. The contractors have
commenced TO make very substantial Job, and
doubtless when the work is completed IL will
give general satisfaction. This Improvement
has been greatly needed 70 take the place of
the shabby wooden fence that has 30 long dis.
graced that conspicuous front OF the Botanical
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TIE New GoUerxe FEATURE OF THE
'.GRAND NATIONAL OoNcRRf.eNr. Editor
lam forced 20 give the directors OF the above
named concert ample credit for possessing a
greater suf1ciency o1abrass than commonly
falls to the lot Of the many humbugs mere be.
low. ~ a3--''aA 10 --Slc5 / =
The advertisement in the Chronicle OF I'm,
date, speaks for ITSELF. Ithas been eeneraiIv
UNDERWOOD by all purchasers Of TICKETS that
they would be entitled 70 q free admission 10 the
coHceYt should 1t ever take place) Itnow
appears, however, that they are to be sub.
jected to another gouGing dodge, IA the Wav OF
paying extra for seats In the Orchestra Par.
quptte. and Dress Circle. zriinaa u - :
The Concert Tickets viii only admit to the Negro
Warrington, d. O.. Oct 8. 1916.
CHoLIRA ATTACK Rev. DR.. s. ID. siv,in-
author Of NArmaGeddon," was Attached Vim
cholern at NASHVILLE, on SATURDAY mornfn~
lnnf. fHo aA eaten n ..A