Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-07-17

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MISCELLANEOUS.
i. r. Clark a Co. TO 8. Cross and hudson
1. Gull, assignment OF stock, goods, &c.
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The Second Baptist Row.
CHURCH MEMBERS IN THE POLICE COURT
AGAIN.
twill be remembered that under the recent
decision of the Equity Court Judge Wylie)
in the case OF Fitzhugh ct al. against Gas
kins ct al, the court gave the FitZhugh
trustees the keys of the Second Baptist (cDl-
ored) church. After this decision The build
ing was fired and the roof burned off, buJ
the Gaskins party have continued to hold
services there, while FitZhugh and others
have rented Lyceum hall. On Sunday last
the Gaskins party got into the church, and
services were held during the day. Services
were also held last evening, which were at
tended by Officers Ross and Thompson. and
they there arrested Peter Armstead, Thomas
Anderson, VIM. Trip. John w. Tyler, Sam
Tel Hunt, Henry Gaskins and Noble Ware,
the leaders of the Gaskins party, on the
charge OF fOrcible entry and trespassing in
the church, on the complaint of Benjamin
Morton. They were taken to the seventh
precinct station, but subsequently some of
their friends called on Judge Smell and pro-
cured an order for their release upon each of
them leaving 81 collateral for their appear
ance in the Police Court this morning, and
they were releaced.
IN THE POLICE COURT TO-DAY
VIM. Green, Peter Carlton, and Charles
Newton. charged with conspiracy to burn
bdptlSI cnOrcD on the TN oil j uly,
were held in their personal recognizance to
appear to answer the charge on the LIST day
OF September next; and Noble Ware, Peter
Armistead, Henry Gaskins, Thomas Ander-
son, Andrew Walker, John Tyler, Samuel
Hunter and VIM. Trip, charged with fOrci-
bly, entering and breaking into the Secord
Coiored Baptist.church building ION Sd street,
while the same was in custody OF the awful
trustees. and holding possession of the build
ing by force, &c, were also held in their
personal recognizance 10 answer on the 1st
OF Septem Der next, at which time the hear
ing is continued.
''THE POOR CONvICTs ACT."-YesterIay
L. s. Commissioner John a. Clarke had be-
fore him his first case under what is known
as he "POOr COnvicts Act" Charles r.
Han was convicted in the Police Court on the
18th OF December. 1876, and sentenced 10 im-
prlsonment for months in jail. and 10 pay
fine OF 200, or in default TO suffer six months
additional imprisonment Having served
out the sentence OF six months and month
on The additional term, he petit Toned for his
release under section 1852 OF the revised stat
utes. and was brought from Jail before e jIn-
missioner CLARKE Mr.. +. T. Browning repre-
scented the prisoner and III. H. Wells ir the
government. and after hearing the petition
read and witnesses to the fact that the pris-
Oner was entirely unable to pay the hne the
Commissioner ordered his discharge, and
certified the fact TO the warden OF the fail
1he section referred to provides that when a
poor convict, sentenced by any court of the
United states to pay fine, or fine and cost,
been confined in prison thirty (3O) days, sole
~ Tor the non-payment OF such fine, or fine
and cost, he may make application in writ
Ing 10 any commissioner OF the L. 8. court.
In the district where he Is imprisoned, set
ting forth his inability TO pay such fine. or
hne and cost, and after notice TO the District
Attorney OF the United States, who NAV ap-
pear, offer evidence, and be heard, the Com
missioner shall proceed TO hear and deter
mine the matter, and If satisfied, shall order
his release.
How CIVIL SERVICE REFORM WORKS AT
THE NAVY YARD.-For certain positions in
the Washington navy yard there were re-
Gently number OF applicants, and the Sec
Tetary OF the Navy determined that there
should tie competitive examination OF The
Candidates before a board of officers, with
the understanding that they should recon-
mend the one best qualified, and he should
be appointed. For the position of master
carpenter or Joiner there weresiX applicants
among them Col. b. l.. Simpson, of Balti-
more, and James \. Marceron, of this city,
ard al the first examination the board rec
omme:.dcd Mr.. Marceron for the place, Col.
simpson having declined, Ii is said, to com
pete. rev special examination was then
ordered. AZ which Col. Simpson appeared.
and he received the appointment. In the
case OF master shipwTigbt, to which Mr.. WIN.
Talberi was appointed, it is stated that the
board reported, recommending the appoint
ment of Mr.. Geo. Jackson, OF Philadelphia
RISKY MATRIMoNIALB USINESS-Withjn
the past few weeks there have been two
singular requests made of the clerk of the
court 10 change the names in marriage Ii
censes. IL appears that over year ago q
couple living In Maryland obtained a license
here, the young man giving an assumed
name, under which he was married. The
couple settled down, and now the young
man, having knowledge that he has done
wrong, wishes to make matters right on the
record. There is a case somewhat similar
from Virginia, and these parties are anxious
to make things right also. The clerk Of the
court is poweIless to make any amendment
fects be cured by filing affidavits with the
clerk stating the facts.
DIR. W. p. c. HAzEN has been appointed
by the District Commissioners assistant
resident physician TO the Washington aims
house hospital. DIR. HaZen was recommended
by DIR. johnson Eliot, DIR. Toner, DIR. Ashford,
DIR. Noble Young, and by DIR. F. NJ GunneIl,
medical director ". s. navy. The Office OF
aIoihecary to that Institution has been abol-
lSned, the duties connected herewith being
EMU listed to the physicians in charge.
SALE OF REAL EsTATE.-Messrs. Young
~ middleton sold at auction on yesterday
west half of each of lots 1872 and I63. in
trainer ct ais sub. of part OF Mt. Pleasant,
improved by three two story frame DWELL
xnyd on ,ne east side Of 9th street just be-
s chu bounuary, 10 Mr.. George II. Il. White
representing the National METROPOLITAN
Bauk) for 81 ,905.
The CASE OF NELSON AGAINST THE
day, in the Circnft Conrt
Judge Humphreys, the case of VIM. Nelson
a s tne District of Columbia-spplicatio
lot mandamus To compel the Commits
s1oners 10 issue to him a Certificate Of in-
deotedness (by the board of auditJ for wnrr
done for the District was called-Mr. Chris,H
d0r petitioner and Mr.. Birney for the District
The case was not decided.
MARRIAGE LICENSES have been issued IN
W IN; Faayey, of New York, and Elizabeth
Linsley; Thos. Burr Williams, OF IOudon