Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-10-04


county at the rate Of SIS per snnum, and in
case Of a violation Of this act a penalty of $50
is prescribed; which was passed.
CORPORAL PUNISHMENT In THE PrRIIc
SCHooLs.-WAsHISsTos CRY, October T. 1906
Ed.tgr Star L read in yesterdays edition Of
a communication from the Mother OF a pupil of
the school presided over by MISS Brown, in
the First District, commenting upon her action
In the nfiction Of punishment. Allow me the
privilege OF q response.
The case to which the attention of the pu bile
has been called BY legal processyvas brought TO
my notice by this mother, and think she will
DO me the justice TO say that 1 heard her pa
uenuy. The pupils person was exhibited for
my inspection, aud hrs statement and his moth
ers secured my most re pect,ul attention. Ii
was due, however, In my opinion, that the
teacher, whose conduct was involved, should
also he heard, that an intelligent Judgment
might be reached upon the subject. Miss
browns statement, confirmed by a mum Der of
her pupils, was awaited Of and the case as
sumed an entirely different aspect. l am very
unwilling TO believe that the pupil, upon VIII ON
The alleged severe punishment was inflicted, is
disposed 10 be persistently insubordnate HIS
appearance would afford no such Indication
yet such has been the extent TO which disorder
IN the school referred to has been exhibited
thai my authority as Trustee has been fire.
quenuv called into exercise by the teacher
having II in charge. Ii has been considered
more Than once whether that school had not
better be discontinued, because OF the apparent
inability of either teacher or Trustees TO pre-
serve the order necessary 10 success.
Entertaining no feeling than that of kindness
towards all concerned can but regret that any
cause for complaint should exist. and more par
ucularly that the uncompensated labors of the
trustees, on behalf Of Education, should be SO
little appreciated as 70 make ii proper to ar
raIgn them, or those they employ, at the bar
of a judicial tribunal. With great r. spect
JAMES r TusTIN, Trustee. list District.
DEATH OF A WELL KNowNC CATHOLIC PRIEST
The many friends IN this State and the District
OF Columbia of the Rev Michael Slattery pas.
tor OF St Joseph's Catholic Church in ;his
city. will regret to hear of his death, which
look place about2 p. m. yesterday, at the cIer-
zeal residence, on Barre street, near Howard
Father Slatiery was native of ireland but
coming At an early age to this country. was
educated at 81. Mary's Seminary, in this city,
where he was ordained by the late Archbishop
bceleston. He was. for some time, assistant
assistant past Of of 81. Vincent de PauI's Churcs
or Front street, and was after wards of ST Pat
TICKS, IN Washington. He was then sent on
the mission 10 Frostburg. Md. where he spent
nine years, after which he returned 10 this
city, succeeding Rev. Mr.. Clarke at 81 Jo-
sephs. He was also one of the council OF the
Archbishop. In February last he had an az
TACK OF paralysis, since which time he has been
IN feeble health.-Baltimore Sun. 4n.
CRIMINAL COURT. Judge FTsher-Yes,ersav
George Hoffman, indicted tor arson was found
not guilty. Phillips for the defense
John w. Awry. indicted for an assault and
battery, was acquitted. Norris for defense
This morning, James Draper, indicted for
the larceny OF valise with clothing and
money, to the value of si7, from DIR. Birner,
tiary AT Albany for eighteen months Smith
ers for defense
John Hollahan. indicted for the larceny of
ten bagatelle balls from John Tally, was found
Henry s. Roberts, indicted for the larceny ef
gold watch and three hundred dollars in
money from Allen l.. Anderson, was sentenced
10 two years in the penitenrary. Davis for
defense.
CONSCIENCE CAsE-On the night OF the 23d
OF September Mr.. VIM. Baker had his pock at
picked at the Schutzen- fest Of a gold watch
and pair of spectacles. The number of the
watch was left with Lieut.. johnson, of the
second precinct Yesterday morning a lady
named Collins returned the watch 10 Lieut
johnson. with the following statement:-Her
son, "a boy IL or Is years DID, with several
Others, We're at the Park on the night men
Toned above. One of the party named VIM.
Slmonds, who has since left the city, took the
WATCH, ana gave 1t to her son to sell. Her son
subsequently gave the watch to her, told her |
how Lie got il and equested her to give il TO /
Lieut. johnson. The watch has been turned 1
over TO he property clerk to await the order |
OF Mr.. Johnson.
PHILHARMONIC SoCIETT.-At the annual |
meeting holden al MetZerott Hall the following |
officers were cho en- for the year-W s Hun.
tngton, president; Chas T.. Ever, vice presi. |
dent s. M. Spaulding, secretary; III. Town /
send, treasurer: DR.. J. =. CauIfield. muslcsl /
N. J. lockwood, librarian: r. H |
Willetf, q. l.. Sheriff and l.. W KImbali mem |
oers OF executive committee. The society pro. /
pose taking up the Oratorios of the Messiah
and intend giving their first concert about |
Christmas. We may expect two or three ora
terio concerts from this society this season.
prooaoly repetition OF ST Paul." which |
gave such general satisfaction at their last |
concert.
GRAND LARcENIEs.-Anufe Flood. colored,
was arrested by officer Ashton, OF the Seventh |
w ard. for the larceny OF a lot of Calico a crane
shawl, and a sun down, from Minna Cyprecht
corner of street and Massachusetts avenue |
she was taken before Justice Handy, who sent /
her 70 Jail Tor court. Sarah Douglass a colorpd |
scnooi girl, IL years old. was arrested by officer
Nelson, OF the Seventh Ward, upon the charge l
OF stealing $40 from her father, Henry Doug
lars, with portion Of which she bought pair
OF shoes. Justice Handy held the case over /
for further hearing.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF ASH
INGToN-At7 O'Clock this evening. the install
Iatlon OF Rev. DR.. Boynton over the First Con-
ereational Church of Washington will take |
place at The Calvary Bap list Church, where
services OF an interesting nature will be held
SELLING LIQUOR UNLICENsRD-Yesterday
Michael McSweeny was arrested by officer /
ID ufdle Tor selling liquor unlicensed. He was |
lined $40 by J nstice Drnry.
ARRlvED.-The L. 5. steamer Marblehead
" men has been on the annual practice cruise
With the students OF the U. s. Naval Academy,
arrived at the Navy Yard last evening
APPoINTNENT OF JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
Mr. Donald McCathran, of this city, has been l
appointed ustlce of the peace for the Dis
lrict OF Columbia.