Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-10-26
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DEATH OF JOHN FowLRR.-Tt seems as if the
hand of the Great Leveler was being directed
with unerring drectness against our eldest citi-
zeDs. Among its most prominent victims we
regret to note the sudden demise OF Mr.. John
Fowler yesterday morning. MIR. Fowler was
born in Maryland, but had lived in Georgetown
for the past fifty years. For many years past
he had been prominently identified with the
public interests of the District, having been a
member of the old corporation of Georgetown,
and up to within shert period of his death a
member or the Board of Fire Commissioners.
AS member of the order of Odd Fellows he was
among the Oldest of the Past Grands of this
jurisdiction. Covenant Lodge, No. 10, of which
he was member, as also the members of the
Right Worthy Grand Lodge will attend the
funeral in a body, at O'Clock tomorrow after
noon. The body will be inferred at Oak Hill
cemetery, in accordance with the rites OF Odd
Fellowship.
STILL ANOTHER GONE.-Mr. Joseph j. P.
Ourdan, a well known and highly respected
citizen of Georgetown, died at his residence on
High street yesterday morning. As reported in
THE STAR last week MIR. Ourdsn was for many
years steel plate engraver in the Treasury
department, but in February last was dIsquali-
fed for business by a severe paralytic stroke.
His funeral will take place Wednesday after
noon
REAL EsrATESALRs.-wm.T TYLER, real estate
broker, has purchased from Eli Beckett the old
Beckett Hall, corner of Beall and Rock streets
for = 0O0 cash; also, lot on DunbartOn street.
from II. 5. Davis, for 81 900, cash. Mr. TYLER
left for the west this morning, and will ne a.
sent for some weeks attending TO business con-
nected with ex- Gov. Cookies estate.
GRAIN TRADK.-Messrs. Hartley Brothers re-
port arrival OF boat II. NJ. Talbot, from MOnOc-
acy, with 800 bushels of wheat. 4. Ross Raw &
Co. report arrival of schooner B., from B9lti-
more, with 1900 bushels of choice amber wheat.
II. Nj. Talbot received 300 bushels of wheat
from MOnOcacy; also, 700 bushels corn. Nota
sales white Sl.20 to S125. No choice arrived.
ATTEMPT AT HIGHWAY ROBBERY.-Between
twelve and one O'Clock last night q iOurneyman
blacksmith, Chas. Kelley, was arrested by Of
hcer Green, charged with stealing a silver
watch from jefferson Phillips, a colored man
1t appears that Kelly, who was employed by
John Lynch, had been drinking during the
evening with Phillips. Becoming somewhat
botsterous they attracted the attention of OH
Ger Green, and he watched them. Coming out
OF saloon and passing along 8 shaded place on
Potomac street below the canal, Kelly was OBJ
served 70 be wrestling with Phillips In few
seconds cry of "stOp thief" was heard, aud
the officer at once ran to the spot, when an ex-
PLANTATION took place and a hasty pursuit of
Kelly, who had started TO run. Upon being ar
rested the watch was found in his pocket. 1t
liz supposed that having spent all his funds he
attempted to replenish his store in this SUM
mary manner.
HUMANE ORDRR.-President Hunt of the
Washington and Georgetown street railway,
is TO be commended for his humanity. 1t
seemed this morning that new order hal been
promulgated to the car drivers. After crossing
the Bridge street bridge the horses were
allowed TO Quench their thirst from our little
FOUNTAIN. So much for Bergh.