Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-04-26
Condensed Locals.

j. C. Parker sends Harper's Razar and No. 3
Of Munro's opera Series, " Box & Cox music
by Sullivan.
The 50 by 16 shed In which to store the ce-
ment and other materials to be used in the con-
struction of the new National Museum buiioing;
has been built. Part OF the cement ana sanu
has been delivered. The work or eXcaVaIlnS
for the foundation is In progress,
Cannot Major Morgan put an offlcer 10 iowa IOWA
Circle all dau. at least on Sunday, ana OOllge
many peaceably disposed families bordering Oh
that handsome park.
Complaints are made that gang OF tra IagIs
have taken possession OF the observatory
grounds. and that it is unsafe for reSpectaole
persons to walk there, day Or night what tue
District wants is good anti-tramp law, ana Ia
monopolze the public parks. A general ORDER
from Major Morgan On this subject Is needed;
little boy. four years old, son OF Dr. 5: w.
Began was run over pS naoH s sareer
but luckily escaped with slight bruises. Oiflcef
HOliinberger took him to his home.
reception was given last night by the Y. NJ.
C. A. to the Officers and clerks of the Interior
department, at the parlors In the Christian AS
ISOLATION building. Assistant Secretary Bell,
Chief Clerk Lockwood, Commissioner William
son. and clerks with their families were In at
tendance. An interesting literary and musical
programme was carried out, and refreshments
James Bellew sends month of May" by Miss
Ella Mcmahon.
Thursday evening Charles Collins, boy
about three years old, was run over by wagon
He was severely injured.
To-day thomas Randolph, charged with en-
beZZlement. was discharged from JAIL on the
recommendation OF the grand jury, Who dis
missed the case.
METHODIST CLASS LEADERS CONVENTION
Tie Death of Bishop Ames.-A convention OF
class leaders OF the Washington district, B alti-
more conference on. E) church, was held at
the Foundry church IN t1 ats city; yestesrday'
presiding, and A. Ashley, OF Union chapel. act
Ing secretary. At the session held at 1890 a.
N. prayer was offered by the Rev: j. G. Hasey,
when the question for general discussion was
announced ''ShOuld not leaders make special
preparation for their work." opening ad-
dresses were delivered by Alexander Ashley, OF
Union chapel; Robert Ricketts,, OF the Foundry,
and B. F. Fuller, of McKendree Chapel. These
were followed by number OF voluntary speak
ers. At the second session, held at I:So pm,
prayer was offered by the Rev.W. s. For, when
the question for discussion was announced.
s'The obligations and advantages of our class
meetings." opening addresses were delivered
Simpson. of the Foundry, and Rev. Dr.. j. NICK.
Kelley, pastor Of Dunbarton-street IN. E.)
church, Georgetown. These were followed by
speakers, all of whom referred not only to the
advantages Of class meetings to the church In
general, but also to the great profit they had
derived from them as individuals. Resolutions
looking to the permanent organization of a
class leaders association were adopted and
committees appointed to carry out the re5oiu-
lions. Resolutions were adopted by rising
vote expressing regret at the death OF Rev.
Bishop e. r. Ames, saying: 1--WE have no words
I'm which TO express the incalculable blessing
which, under God, the profound wisdom, the
the thorough Conservation to It's highest inter-
ests which characteriZed our beloved chief ma
tor have been to Meth0d1sm; and we feel that
5rsxer Una mat ne1 ga 20 oor IN
fEbst We beartiiV Extend tn the fantIv ~ orr
denarted nishon omr deem sVmnathy and Ain.
cefe COINCIDENCE with them I'm this their great
sorrow y '-' ''- '-' '-'0- n'0"'
WASHINGTON EN1GRANrs FOR ARIzoNA-Last
evening a number Of persons interested in the
Arizona emigration movement met at $40 10th
street. and Organized a party under the name OF
the washington and Arizona Emigration and
Prospecting Society. A pledge of mutual aid
was signed By the following emigrants: VIM.
Mcleod. M. ID: a. e. Clark. W. J. Nayior. r.. H.
Thatcher, A. M Dickens d. W. Lefbrecht, Geo.
NJ. MCGOWAN, p. 81. Sk1dmore, JAS. K. Murphy,
Geo. W. Walker, and Chas. F. Hawke. Col VIM.
johnson was elected president: Major r.. M.
Hall vice president, Capt. A. G., Clark treas
urer; T. Bill secretary. The company viii start
no. New MEXICO and thence Oyerland.
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THE CASE OF "DCCKY" WHITE, charged with
keeping pawdy house at 4l2 18th street north
west, which was continued from Thursday last,
Cole for the DEFENDANT and Mr. Coyie for the
government Mollie Watson, who failed to aD-
pear at the last trial was brought into court
under attachment 1t was shown that the nor
appearance of the witness was caused by sick
ness and the attachment was dismissed. Wit
ness testified that she STAYED at Miss Whites
rs a boar1er ard paid S15 per week hoard Thts
losed the testimony for the government.
testimony for defence was then heard and the
. ourt took recess
TIE TAX LIST PUBLICATION CAsg.-Yesterday
ii the Circuit Court, motion for new trial
vas filed In the case OF Murtagh against the
District OF Columbia by Mr.. Riddle. This is the
tax list advertisement case, In which, In suit
Tor 5000 balance, verdict Tor go 60 %, with
interest, was given, and the motion Is based On
the grounds QsO that the evidence was not suf-
damages were excessive: and (3d) because OF
errors OF the court In ruling upon the admission
and exclusion Of testimony and In inStructing
the jury.
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A BATTLE WITH ALLEGED THIEvEs.-A fight
took place last ight between white and black
growing out Of fbe alleged theft OF some car
penter's tools by two negro thieves. SHOTS were
nred, stones and clubs used, and several per-
sons were injured Mr. VIM A. Miller who at
tempted TO capture one OF the alleged thieves
RE head With Stone and badIv innred u nsc o
Jackson colored was csntnred and Iockea mn
m the CHARGES NJ tarcenv and sssamIt and nat
On. on .ho enai soo VI oieon1 "ou ASSAULT anu oat-
CHANGE OF CoNsprB.cy M DrrR.rn-Th,s