Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-02-23
The Mexican Veterans.


The Mexican Veterans.
THEY CALL ON THE PRESIDENT.
At II o'clock this morning the convention
of Survivors of the War with Mexico re-
assembled at Wizards Hall-Gen. Denver
in the chair, and Mr.. A. NJ. Kenady secre-
tary.
The Marine band was present i'm the
gallery and performed appropriate selections
Mr.. S. p. Moses altered n resolution di-
rectlng the appointments of committee
TO nominate schudule Of officers. Adopted
The convention headed by the Marine band
and marshalled by Governor Hebert of
Louisiana, proceeded to the White House to
pay their respects to President Grant.
On their arrival there they were shown
INTO the East Room and took position around
III. President Grant in a few moments made
his appearance and taking a position near
Inc north end of the room the members were
individually introduced to him, and he had
a pleasant word for each, particularly Gem
Helntzlemann and other personal acquaint-
ances. This fOrmality over the line was
again formed and they returned to the Hall,
where the annual Grafton was delivered bv
Gen. Tidball, of New York. lie was fire.
quently applauded.
On the conclusion of the Grafton Gen. II. s.
Lane briefly addressed the association.
The chair next announced the commf ltee
TO nominate officers for the ensuing year.
who retired To perform that task, and soon
returning reported the following as the
OFFICERS FOR THE ENSUING YEAR:
Gen. j. w. Denver, president; A. NJ. Kena-
day, LIST secretary; Col. Schley, LIST assistant
secretary; j. +. Huber, ID assistant secretary,
II. McGlennan, Sd assistant secretary: s. V
Niles, treasurer; Gen. T.. r. Biles, marshal.
The roll of states was next called, and the
same gentlemen were selected as vice presi-
dents and council of administration, as last
year.
DISTRICT CASES IN THE UNITED STATES
SUPREME COURT.-In the United States
supreme Court, yesterday, the following
cases, relating 10 residents OF the District of
Columbia were called:
No. lis. X. III. x j. HI. Peasants, plaintiffS
i'm error, VS.. Hamilton G. FAINT. In error to
the circuit court of the United States for the
district of Maryland. Mr.. Justice Miller de
livered the opinion of the Court, affirming
The Judgment of said circuit court in this
cause, with costs.
No. 1s7. Nicholas c. Stephens, appellant.
VS.. William u. Beall and wife Appeal from
the Supreme Court of the District of Column
bia. Mr.. Justice Hunt delivered the opinion
ofthe Court, reversing the decree of the said
supreme Court, with costs and Remaining
The cause for further proceedings in conform
ity with the opinion of this court, with leave
10 parties TO amend their pleaIings if they
be so advised.
REQUISITION FOR AN ALLEGED GRIM
lNAL.-A bout the 18th instant a letter was
received by the Young Mems Christion asso-
NOrristOwn, Pa, stating that O man FAMED
Z. Arthur Smith, a musician, slppOst TO be
in this city, had sold a large number of
tickets for charity in that town,
The matter was referred to Detec-
tive CoOmes and McElfreSh. who yes
terday arrested musician answering the
description of this man, but who gave the
name OF FarnO Stack, and word was sent
tONorTiStOwn. To-day, Deputy Sheriff VIM
custer, from Norristown, arrived here with
q requisltlon from Gov. Hartranft for FaTno
stack on charge of larceny in several
cases He was turned over to him, and they
left in the LIS p M train for that place.
A BUILDING ASSOCIATION CAsE.-To day
Mr.. l. g. Hine, for HonOra Fitzpatrick fled
Dill for an injunction against the Capitol
mn Building Association No. ., TO restrain
them from selling certain property. The
complainant states that she is the owner of
lot 2, square $40, and that the association
claim TO have deed of trust on the same
made 10 secure several hundred dollars adj
Yanced to ThOS. Fitzpatrick on the Sth of
febru2ry, lsI !, and they threaten to sell the
properly i'm default. She alleges that she
never Was party TO such deed of trust and
the signature thereto is a forgery and a fraud
upon her rights. y temporary restraining
order was made.
ALBANI TO WEBER.-MOnday, February
-, 1875. Mr.. Weber-Dear Sir: | should be
happy 10 see you, if convenient. as WedneS-
day | leave for England-reealled suddenly
by Mr.. Gye; needless to say how respectfully
after so many pleasant evenings in America
j used your splendid pianos here and abOnt
the provinces, and have been thoroughly
satisfied with them. They deservedly merit
Inc hlgh distinction they have obtained.
win many sincere thanks, believe me-
1sth. L '''"''
RFAI. ESTATE SALEs.-B. H Warner, real
estate broker and auctioneer, sold Yesterday
afternoon ut auction, for Charles H. MOul-
ton, trustee, five small houses. in MitcheIls
subdivision of lots in square 23S, i'll alley be-
tween 18th and 18th and s and T Streets IN
Mrs. ii. Isabella Jett, for $3.50. Also, for
Albert Il. Raft, surviving trustee lot 81 in
Prouts subdivision OF square 900, fronting
70 feet on 6th street east by depth of 1I9
feet, improved by two-story frame dwell
llng' 10 Alfred Shaw, at s1,6oO
OUR READERS ARE REMINDED that To-
morrow evening John Il. Cough delivers his
new temperance lecture at Lincoln Hail
Ihere mas been great rush for tickets at
Parker's bookstore TO hear this lecture, as it
is probable that Mr.. Cough will not lecture
mere again for some time.
AS MIGH HIT HAVE BFEN ExPEcTED-For
several months past the house OF Mr.
Mahlen, farmer living near Leesburg Va
has been stoned night and day in a mysteri-
Gus manner. Many persons believed that
the stones were thrown by spirits Mr.
Mshlen, on returning TO his home at a late
hour in the evening recently, discovered two
Young men pelting his house from an ada
ipgs. 0H0A
The difference: When a lady slips ON the
Sidewalk she gracefully sits down aud that's
The end Oft A man, however, always tries
10 catch himself on the other foot drops All
MS bundles and uses his arms for a 6alanc-
ing pole, struggles desperately for ten seconds
IN VAN endeavor TO recover his equilibrium
and finally goes sprawling like 3 COLLAPSED
windmill; tslen he swears.
ia: a P 4, ON A sTovE-A paper pub
lished in Pascagoula, Miss, has this sugges-
lave statement ''FreeZe-out is a game sue
eessiuiiy played by Mr.. Payne at our rail-
foad Staiion-house. He has had paddock
pnt on the stove end as the depot ioafers can
no. rePlenish the Are when ii burns out, they
quickly vamose the ranch"
rs The Rev. VIM. y. Bowers, a pfesbyteY
Oh long standing In Virginia, but for some
years resident of Philadelphia, has resign |
ed the assistant pastox.ate of st. Luke's |
chu ~ IN that city, anG connected himself