Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-11-07

from his horse while in pursuit of thief In the
county. lie was conveyed TO his home by his
brother officers.
A meeting of the HistriOnic Dramatic Associ-
allon was held las evening at the residence OF
NJ, Taylor. 1904 18th street northwest. Mr.. W.
C. Cha was elected secretary. The associa-
10 lieu Of damon and PythIas," for reprt'seaan-
tatiOn.
The case of Harriet Edmonston agt Decius
w. Edmonston, for alimony, has been, on mo-
lion OF plaintiffs solicitor, dismissed
The Central Temperance committee held
their regular monthly meeting at Y. Nj. c.
buildings last evening-Rev. DIR. Mason Noble
presiding. IL was decided to hold three mass
meetings each week during the winter, COM
mencing next week, at Dr. Towers church. on
vermont avenue.
Welcome TO Capt. f. O.N. COndon.
The recently released Fenian, Capt Edward
O'Meagher Condor, arrived last evening by the
nine o'clock train and was met at the B. & p.
depot by committee, who escorted him to the
Ebbitt house, where rOOins had been secured for
him. large number OF Irish citizens and others
were al the hotel on his arrival and called upOn
him. Mr. p. j. Downing. on behalf OF the COM
mittGe representing the Irish citizens residing
at the capital OF the nation. delivered q speech
OF welcome. This committee on address con-
sisted of MeSsrs. Charles f. Joyce. p. j. Down.
Ing, James Lackey, =. j. Condor, David A. Bros
Ian, Richard Oulahan- p. Cullinane. Michael
tayanagh. p. sullivan. Michael ShuCrue, T. E.
OC0nnOr and X. F. Flynn.
THE ADDRESS OF WELCOME
In the address they express pride at COndOn's
patriotism, courage and fOrtitude; sympathy
for his sufferingS; and refer TO his career as a
soldier in the army of the Union and as men,
Ter OF the Fenian brotherhood. which brought
upon him the persecution OF England and years
Of torture. The address closes as follows
After the Efforts OF the Irish nation had been
exhausted TO obtain your release il is most
gratifying 10 the Irish citizens of the United
states that ii was through the good Offices of
o. Drlf 1pEf tAiro
This kindly interference. on behalf OF one of her
patriots, will be held in grateful remembrance
oy the Irish nation. to whom II must appear as
a particular act OF friendship: and to US Irish
citizens Of the republic it becomes a source of
pride and satisfaction 10 know we have made
our home with people who are not indifferent
10 the memories which animate us respecting
the welfare OF our native land. We, therefore
beg leave to make this an occasion to tender to
the people Of the United States to Congress
and especially 10 President Hayes for the high
honor lie conferred upon you in sending gov
eminent vessel to escort you back to these hos
pitable Shores to Secretary EvaTtS and all the
cabinet. and to Mr.. Welsh, the minister of the
united states at London, the expression of our
gratitude for their eXertiOnS in your behalf.
And now II only remains for us TO again extend
30 you cead mile faiithe, and to endeavor to
make your stay amongst us as enjoyable as pos
Slble; and We beg of you to accept the accom-
panying purse, subscribed by your friends and
admirers, as slight token OF kindly regard
CONDON'S REPLY
captain Condor replied, thanking his friends
for the honor conferred upon him. expressing
pleasure in meeting so many OF his old friends
and hoped TO have long talk with them before
he left Washington The object OF his visit was
TO thank the present Administration for their
Efforts in his behalf. He said he had no idea of
The sympathy felt for him in this country, as he
was not allowed to talk to any one nor receive
any letters while in a British prison.
THH FOURTH PREcrNcr AID SOCIETY have
elected the following officers for the ensuing
year:-A. d. Gangewer. president; Rev. Geo. v
Leeeh, vice president; Mrs. A j. Faust, secre-
tary; Mrs. J. Maynadier, treasurer. The follow
Dr. Faust Chairman
nr. Barker Maynadier, Mr.. E. j. Farquhar; en-
ployment-A. S. Taylor, chairman; Rev. j. G.
Gangewer; supplieS-Mrs. Judge Drake, Mrs.
Or. Sweetman; visiting" Sister Lillie- chair
man, Mrs W. c. Moore, Miss lockwood, Mrs
=. ID. Owen, Miss Maria Waugh, Eldrfdge Smith,
MIS- NJ: '. Breneman; physician, DR.. j. II. Sweet
man. The society has diSpensary at No. $50
Path street northwest Orders for plain sewing
aLd KNITTING are solicited. Contributions OF
wood, coal and clothing will be thankfully re-
celyed.
THE OLDEST INHABIrANrs' ASSOCIATION met
yesterday afternoon at the City Hail. Dr. Blake
in the chair and Mr.. III. y. Easily secretary
resolution was adopted returning thanks to Mr.
w. W. Corcoran for his generosity and kindness
in assigning 10 them the Use OF room i'm the
COrcOran building as q depository for their
archives and for the general purposes of the
u .M
Is chairman, was authorized to ascertain the
cost OF hitting up the room, and also to have the
archives removed thereto, and report at the
LeXt meeting.
HELLER, the magician, has directed John F.
Ennis, lawyer OF this city, to enter suit against
MIS- Richard b. MOhun, :. RaymOnde,- of the
Cincinnati Enquirer. The suit IS for libel, it is
understood short time ago, in Washing
ton letter TO The Enquirer: Mrs. Mohun stated,
concerning Heler's early life, that after marry
ing ms Vile In this city he treated her very cru
ely, and subsequently deserted her. The arti-
Sie also stated that his wifes father had to go to
New York and bring her back TO keep her from
starvation.
SHOOTING AT A PoIICEMAN.-It will be remem-
tered that on the morning OF the first instant
Sergeant AmiSS. with Officers Larrabee and
kellum, noticing some suspicious-looking men
going up 9th street, pursued them and the party
turned and one OF them shot at the officers
They succeeded in arreSting Samuel Banks and
Henry Jackson and they were committed. This
and nOlle proSeQui entered as TO Banks, and
jackson waived an examination and was COM
mitted for the action Of the grand jury.
BEAUTIFUL plaid dress goods; camel's hair
2se.: pure wool eolored and black cashmeres,
60 ", as, &c. 81; the finest quality pure silk and
wool wide double width dress goods, 81 81 25 So
tern, reduced to SOC cloaks, large assortment,
an new goods, from S TO $50; broche shawls,
large assortment, from s TO $780, colored silks IS
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Sarters, Market Spaee.-Adct.
BOY RUN OvER.-IaSt evening street car of
the aSnlngton and Georgetown line ran over
niue boy named Fritz Kennedy, ~ wears old
az pennsylvania avenue and 9Th street east
The Boys leg was badly crushed and his head
cut. He was conveyed to his home on 9Th sfreet
near by and DR.. keech rendered medical aid IN
was an accident and neither the driver nor CON.
ductor was TO blame.
SUIT FOR SLANDER.-TO-day in the Circuit
RI
(;addis-actiOn for SANDER in speaking OF plain
tin as a id thief, &c. was tried. Hine and
Wheeler for plaintiff, and Merrick and w j
Miller for defendant. The jury found verde,
for plaintiff for 500.
UNDER the credit system large per centage
Is always charged for the risks invariably at
tached 10 that system; hence the low prices at
which MeSsrS. Saks & Co. make goods TO order
are based on the C. o. d. system. They employ
only the best cutters and the most skilled work
men. Call and see them.-Adrt.
MOULToN ACQuITTED.-The case OF Charles II
M0ulton, indicted for forgery, which has occu.
pied the attention OF the Criminal Court for the
PAST three days, was concluded yesterday by q
verdict OF not guilty. The accused Is still In
custody, indicted for false pretenceS
FESTIVAL. musical and literary entertainment;
at Tie Fifth Baptist church tonight. See ady't