Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-04-09
The Crane.Donoho Libel Case.

prove ment and the canal in the vicinity of 18th
street.
The Crane.DOnOilO Libel Case
To-day the case of the United States against
with "unlawfully. wickedy and maliciously'
publishing ga certain wicked, scandalous and
nal lciOus libel, in the form of an affidavit con-
tanning divers false, scandalous and malicious
matters and things concerning John IL. Crane,
greatly to his injury" was taken up in the Po-
lice Court.
Mr Crane, after being sworn, was about to
commence his tee .imony, when Mr.. Cahill
asked the witness if he believed in a Supreme
Being. MIR. Crane replied that he did, and con-
tlnued, saying that he observed by the Sunday
Mr.. Cahill obj ,cted to introducing any news
paper as evidence in the case.
After some discussion the judge decided to al
mt mt me newspaper statement, which was pub
Mr. Crane then proceeded to read the aida
VT signed by the accused, and proceeded TO
Fourth ward under Mayor Bowen; that the allie
cations contained in the affidavit were false.
The allegations were read separately, and Mr..
Crane answered to each, There is not a word
OF truth In it," He then proceeded to testify as
follows: The contract for the sewer alluded TO
called for nine-inch wall; 1t the duty OF
the commissioner, under the old order of things
to Keep general lookout on all improvements
and if possible to visit such work two or three
times day; such had been his practice; he had
frequently found fault with the brick used
u
such complaint was made verbally, and
not in writing, and was made at his office in the
City Hall; told the mayor that Mr.. Donegan
was passing on bad work; complaint had been
made by MIR. Bliss that the 4th street sewer had
been laid with only one course of brick and he
lwitness) promised to dig down at the points
named to see If such was the case. Witness was
reno !ed from office on the sixth of September
Croi examined by Mr.. Cahill:-Had not sent
any letter to Donoho or Cos tello directing them
what TO swear to before the investigation by the
Board of Aldermen; had been removed by
Mayor Bowen, as he stated, in order to give
MN GCranel an opportunity to prosecute the
ferred against him (Bowen); had never received
a cent from DonohO or Costello for any pur DOSE
and had never demanded any; had not d,-
mended 500 from DOnoho in order to have the
case hushed up. Mr.. Crane was on the stand
when our report closed.I
THE NATIONAL SAVINGS BANK.-Tbe animal
meeting OF the corpOratOrs of the National
Savings Bank of the District OF Columbia was
held az their clearinghouse corner 18th street
and New York avenue, Monday, sth instant
ior The election OF officers for the ensuing wear
WIN. Stckrey, acting pre- dent submitted
report CT the operations of the bank for the past
year, showing gain of SGO1 ,S2i.5l in de-osits
AMI that every dollar due the bank, PRINCIPAL
aud interest, had been paid.
Mr.: Willard, who was nominated for re-elec-
non as president. acknowledged the honor but
regretted that private interests, which required
his undivided attention, would prevent his ac-
ceptance of the position.
The following ticket was then nominated and
unanimously elect ed
President, Vim. Stickney.
Vice President, Lewis Clephane.
Secretary, Matthew q. Emery
Treasurer, Il. p. Snyder.
Board of Managers-Wm. Sticknev, Lewis
Clephane, Henry A; Willard. NJ: G. Emery,
II; Lathrop, Hon. Jos. Casey.
Board of Investment-wm. Stickney, Henry
"A: willard, Hon. Jos. Casey, Lewis Cephane,
Committee on Valuation-Geo. II. Plant. i.
NJ Latta, A. l.. Sturtevant.
Committee Of Examination Of Accounts and
seesritles-A. l.. Sturtevant, j. NJ. Latta, Hon.
Andrew Wylie.
Mr.. Latta, in a few appropriate remarks,
expressed to Mr.: Willard, on behalf of the cor
that compelled him to withdraw from the presi-
deney of the hank, and submitted the following
resolution; which was unanimously adopted:
Resotced, That the thanks of the cOrporators
OF the National Savings Bank are rendered to
Henry A. Willard, Esq, for the valuable and
FAITHFUL services rendered as president of the
bank from its orgar cation TO the present and
regret the fact that his health and business
engagements renders it necessary he sbould
decline denomination.
We congratulate the managers of this bank
upon the fiourishng condition of their affairs. as
shown by the report of Mr.. Stickney.
Two DEGREES OF DIvoRCE-On Saturday
last, Judge Wylie, in the Equity Court, made
decree of divorce in the case of Louisa A
Hodges against Edwin F. Hodges. Petitioner
states that she married respondent at Provi-
dence, *. L., November, 1868; came to this city
IN 1864, and in 1861 respondent abandoned her.
ana has been absent for more than two years
Il; wilson appeared for petitioner, and j. D.
Ciephane took the testimony.
The court also made decree In the case of
Louisa Dallas against Andrew Dallas. who were
married in May, 1893; and lived together until
June, ISL and she charges that for two years
prior to that date he was almost constantly
under the influence Of liquor, was very violent
and abusive, and having abandoned her to
StnA 11Ils
herself by hiring out, &C. She charges that he
committed adultery with one Edmonfa ClefFied
by whom he has a child. Mr.. Norris appeared
Tor petitioner, and Mr.. j. j. johnson took the
testimony.
TIE BOARD OF PUBLIo WORKS have given
Indiana avenue to New York syenn se'; 10 tI %q
George w. Linville, and have directed him 10
lay the Ballard block, to be Burnetized, in place
20 the property holders on that street. William
Bowen, colored, has been appointed by the
Board OF Public Works superintendent Of Ia
cutters in the 18th district.
"THE Fair One with the Blonde wiRn is a
very amusing burlesque, and was acted, spoken
and sung by Mrs. Oates and her lively Company
in spirited manner at the National Theafer
last night, eliciting hearty laughter and warm
applause from the large audience present. The
piece win be repeated this evening. 40
The LECTURE OF REV. THos. GUARD will
not take place at Lincoln Hall, as announced in
a morning paper, but at Foundry Church, corner
14th and g streets, at 8 O'Clock this evening.
Subject: "Mans relations to the earth" This
lecture has been very highly praised. Il
CINCINNATI GoNvENTIoN.-Colonel Charles
-. Alexander has been elected Q delegate from
me District Of Columbia to the liberal republic.
csn sonvehuon In Cincinnati, May 1st.-Patriot.
Elected by whom when where how?
, CiTIzEH PHEBE d. KELSEY of section IL,
New York, International Association will lee,
lure ON IuieIna lisua,,