Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-16
MouIfOn, the Broker.
Els TRIAL IN THE CRIMINAL COURT.

Yesterday, in the Criminal Court, Judge
Nylie, the case OF Charles H. Moulton, for
merry well-known real estate broker. on the
charge OF forgery Of real estate notes. was
continued after our report closed.
Lewis Edwards testified that his house hay-
ing been sold, was bought by Moulton and
johnson, and he repuTchaSed ii. giving fifty
notes for SO each, secured by deed of trust
H0th he and his wife signed these notes and
Squire Weaver witnessed them, as also the
decd OF trust; he had paid TWENTY-FIVE of
them. subsequently he was called on bv Mr..
Ford, who said he had some of the notes and
re pad one OF them but it was forgery, as
ne afterwards found that MIR. kimball had the
originals. He could not read nor write but he
picked out the forged note.
Milton Ford testified to getting number OF
the forged notes for Sl8 each from Mouit0n as
collateral for loan OF 500 Twelve were paid
before MOulten left the city, and on applying
to Edwards for the others he found that he
held forgeries: When Moalton came back lie
told the witness he would make it al right.
Ivory &. kimball next took the stand, and
testified that the original notes were handed
TO him by J. III. Mcdaniel. On applying to
Edwards he was told that he had paid Ford
Examined them and told him not TO pay any
more.
John McDanielsaid he had received eighteen
of the notes as collateral for 800, which Moul-
ton had borrow ed from him.
VIM. Mayse testified to buying twenty nine
OF these notes at auction, and that the deed of
advanced $ljS to MeultOn, and got five notes
as collateral.
r: I. weaver Testified to the deed OF trust
having been acknowledged before him.
TO-DAY.
This morning Mr.. RedingtOn made the
opening for the prisoner, claiming that there
Geo H. johnson testified that he was en-
gagged with MOultOn i'll the real estate and in
surance business: that of the first series of
settlement of business Moulton purchased
witness interest in the notes.
G.. f. Rowan testified that he was clerk for
1rlr in fI,n nf Fl,
series were in his handwriting, and he wit
messed the signatures of Edwards He also
wrote the second series and witnessed the
signing; did nOt.knOW Edwards was the man
who signed the second series. but thought he
was the man.
THE PRISONER. MOULTON,
was placed on the stand and testified that he
sold Edwards a house in February, 1S7i for
$@1. agreeing to take so notes OF SlS each, Sc
cured by deed of trust. The first was paid,
and subsequent ones he paid slowly and told
him that he must yup. Edwards came to the
office and made second series of notes, aud
ne Then paid them more promptly. or the
eral to Mr.. McDaniels for 500. He did give
Profit check, but itswaS 10 be held until
certain houses on Il street were completed,
and he did not give forged deed of trust
to Profit. The day before he left he made an
assignment of his real estate to G. |. Hill to
secure his creditors. Witness left again on
the 18th of April, 1877, because one W. j. Ster-
ling said that he had been approached to join
party 10 call HIM out and asSaSsinate him
When he went away he was in Liverpool
Glasgow and Wales. under an as sumed name.
District Government Affairs.
The District Commissioners issued an order
TINS this morning 10! that the District Offices be
memory of the late Prof. Henry, who's e funeral
takes place this afternoon.
The flag over the District government
building was at half-maSt in respect to the
memory of the dead Professor.
The contributions of the District Commits
slohers OF 800 to the penny lunch association,
conducted by Mrs. Roberts and $50 to the two
penny lunch organization, as heretofore stated
in THE STAR, were not from the s., 600 appro
prlatlon by Congress for the sick poor, but
Vl taken e' from permanent charity fund
tnlaTket hoItSel; which, by law, is placed at
the disposal of the District executive authOri-
ties for distribution at their discretion.
BRILLIANT REcEPTIoN-Miss Ream's Last
one Before Her Mdrri tge.-Miss Ream's par
lOrs were never more charming than last
or delightful as a hostess. Flowers adorned
brackets, mantels were abloom; the great
tulip tree blooms, the waXen laurel and pretty
margueriteS were scattered in prOfusiOn every
where. The distinguished guests were aware
that this was the last of Miss Winnie Ream's
receptions before that lady should lose her
name in matrimonial alliance. The gallant
Lieut.. HoXie looked wonderfully happy as he
watched the little lady entertaining her guests
win such charming grace. Col. BOudinOt sang
oneaitIiully and gave laughabe recitation;
MIS- Dean rendered fine solo; Miss Ream
sang ana played in her own inimitabe style
COL B0udlnOt accompanying, and altOgeter it
was q very enjoyable affair, although m any
regrets We're expressed that we were to lose
Miss Ennle; Among the distinguished guests
We're Gen. Sherman, Senator and Mrs. Voor
heeS and Miss voorhees,, Senator and Mrs.
Hon MI. Cannon, Judge Key. Miss William
son, Mrs: Dean, Mrs. Gen. Gaines, MI Jas
IMaudeviIl, Col. B. Franklin, Mr.. Charles P
ohdn! pGgtn. H.: Mr.. Serope A. Gurdjlan,
MIS-. Roberts, OF the Capital, and Mrs. Lincoln,
bessie Beach;'0 Gen. sherman seemed
greatly to enjoy himself, and by his request
Miss Re2m sang two of his favOrite songs. The
arrangements Tor the nuptialS are nearly com
pleted; the cards have been ordered, and
about 800 invitations will be issued. Beside
The two nieceS OF Lieut.. HOxie who are selected
as bridesmaids, Miss Lillian Pike and Miss
MORAN Morgan T. daughter OF Senator Morgan, will
Silks III pale tints, as best suit their style and
compilations.
NEW METHOD OF ELEMENTARY TRAINING
Inc primary department of the Eclectic Sem l.
nary, lt4 street, gave another exhibition on
the 10Th Instant OF the remarkable imprO We
ment made by class of II children having
been in training from to Is weeks. The ages
OF the little pupils range from AZ to years
The majority of them did not know the alpha
Det on the LIST OF January last. The exercises
IN phonetic and literal spelling, reading num-
bers, geography, botany, physiology, singing,
Worsted work, rotations gymnastics, &c,
The exercises, especially in botany, physiolo-
gy and reading, We're remarkable for children
OF that age, and for the brief time of study.
There was d good attendance OF friends and
visitors, who were all highly gratifed and
even astOnlshed at the results exhibited. Prof
ana Mrs. Richards certainly show themselves
masters i'll their Eclectic system OF elemental
ry instruction, which combines the best fea-
lures OF the old method the oral the object
and the in dustrial.
NEW BUILDING ASSOCIATION.-A meeting
was held at rs It'll street last night, principal
~ composed OF members of the Old Central
Building Association, for the purpose of form
ing new association, to be known as Central
Building Association, Nos. About LOCO shares
were subscribed and the new association or
ganiZed with the following officers john III.
Bartlett. president John r. Major, vice pres
ident; William w. Moore, secretary; james
Fraser, treasurer. VIM. X. Riley, Charles F.
Mannell James w. Tyler, F. NJ. Detweiler,
Th0S. B: Penicks, j. c. Franzoni. Silas Moore,
j. w. Wallace and Jos, 2. Herman directors.