Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-23

curing the playing OF game vest erday on a
vtcant lot between Sth and 10th and and E
A marriage license has been issued to James
Smith ard Marian c. Green.
April number Of the Westminster RerietU Scott
Co, reprint9 with ten articles, mostly upon
current topics.
A Destructive Fire Today.
BURGDORF's LIVERY STABLE BURNED AND GRA-
HAMS COACH FACTORY DAMAGED.
About noon today the livery stables Nos. Ais
and 420 Sth street, between d and E, owned and
occupied by Burgdorf Brothers, were destroyed
by fire, and the adjoining building, owned and
occupied by Mr.. r. II. Graham as a coach fac
tory, was damaged considerably. The fire broke
cut In the hay loft Of the stable, back of the
harness room, on the second floor. and was dis
covered by one OF the employees (MaSon) and
gentleman at work In the yard of one of the
tfme-a few minutes before noon. The latter
saw the smoke issuing from the two back WIN
dows, which was Immediately followed by the
flames An attempt was made to Subduo the
IRE, and the removal Of stock was at once
commenced. The horses in Burgdorff's were all
moved safely with the exception Of one, which,
the meantime the alarm brought out the fire
department OF that district, and general
alarm was at once sounded, which brought out
the entire department; the police also re, re,
carriages which were on the second floor, and
over IS vehicles were consumed. The harness
over 80 shared the same fate. The flames
spread to the roof of Mr.. Graham's coach-nak-
ing establishment. large portion OF which was
burned. His building was fairly drenched with
water by the ,emea and the progress Of the
work was damaged, the loss On which cannot
at this time be told. Mr.. Graham's carriages On
the lower floor were all gotten out safely. The
building on the north OF BurgdOrf's owned by
III. Polk1nhorn, and occupied by Fadely Bro.
as stable, was not damaged by fire, but they
removed all their stock and carriages, and suf-
owned by the Burgdorf'S had q fine brick front
Of 81 4 feet, and It was 100 feet deep. A few
years ago 1T was Improved at cost Of $4,000.
THE LOSSES
are estimated as follows: Burgd0rf'S at $40, 900,
$40, 600 on the carriages, 900 on the horses,
feed, &C., and S, 600 on the bu1lding-On which
there Is an insurance q &, 600 with A. 8. Pratt
Son. The loss to Mr.. Graham is over 81 900 GER
tain, and 1t may be-n work is damaged-much
more.
The firemen worked nobly. 1t was said by
the spectators while the fire was well under
way, that it would be miracle to stop the
flames before they reached the corner, but they
succeeded In doing it. The police did good ser
the large crowd 30 Intense WAS the heat that
It was with difficulty the buildings opposite
and In the rear OF those on fire could be saved.
IN ORDER TO INSURE GOOD SUPPLY OF WATER
for the Fire Department, Water Registrar
Cox caused several stops TO be closed down.
so as to equaliZe the pressure on Capitol Hill
and the low points In the city. The pressure on
by opening the stop at street and New Jersey
avenue northwest the pressure can be made to
range from IS to IS pounds, which was done to
be large one. Ii is necessary to keep some OF
these stops closed In order to keep any water
on Capitol hill, and 1t Is possible that some
housekeepers suffered some inconvenience In
consequence OF it.
A WAsHIN6ToNIAN SHOT AT CULPEPER, Va
In Gr1lv><
tween d. NJ. Ream. editor of the CaIpeper
Times, Philip NJ. Jones and G. W. JamiSon,
seven pistol shots were fired. Mr.. Ream was
per this morning says his wound is not not consld-
cred dangerous and his early recovery ex-
pected- Mr.. Jones received ball in the
Ing, was not hurt. Ball being refused Jamison
he was committed to jail. Mr. Ream Is well
known in,this city, having for some years been
merchant on LOUISIANA avenue s n near the CEN.
tral guardhouse. For some time past he has
also conducted the Culpeper Times, which Is
County treasarer. and MI Jaison Is Young % me
man living In the town OF Culpeper. For some
time past the Times has contained articles at
lacking certain Officers and others Of Culpeper,
particularly In reference to the manner In
which elections have been conducted there, and
within few weeks past, In consequence OF
these articles, Mr.. Ream has had several quar-
Ieis On his hands.
THE ORDER OF THE GOLDEN CRoss.-Yester-
DAY afternoon, at the session of the Supreme
CommaDdery of the Order of the Golden Cross.
the committee On secret work submitted a re-
port recommending dedicatory service for
the order rented his house for the purpose of
allowing the lessee to carry on liquor bust
ness, or even selling intoxicating drinks, he
and wi reported faVoraby uO On ssy
eral resolutions which had been referred to
them, and communication from the N. c., of
referred to this committee.
The supreme commandery of the order met
this morning at O'Clock. The chairman OF the
medical coard submitted report OF work done
by them during the year, which was adopted
The committee on mileage submitted a reOOrt
which was adopted. The committee on laws
ard supervisors made report upon assess
The committee on secret work submitted
funeral ritual, which was adopted.
The proceed 1gs Will close this evening at Q
O'Clock, when al entertainment Will be given at
the Hillman house. The members of the order
wiz take trip TO Mt. Vernon tomorrow.
An IMPORTANT DECIsIoN.-To-day, In the cir
cult court OF Alexandria county, Virginia
Judge Keith decided the case OF Snowden agt.
The Alexandria and Washington Railroad Co
in faSor Of plaintiff. He decided that the pre-
teIded proceedings in condemnation, whereby
In 1913 the Alexandria and Fredericksburg
Railroad Co, under a decree OF the county
way OF the Alexandria and Washington rail-
road, were null and void. The effect of the de-
cree ordered, unless reversed, must be to make
the whole Of the roadway OF the latter COM
paDy Uhe A. & W. liable TO the liens OF cred
itoTs and the District OF Columbia is among the
creditors TO the amount OF $4,000.
A Boy RUN OVER By STREET CAR.-AbOut
~ O'Clock yesterday school b ~ named Jos.
White, aged seven years. while crossing the
car track on ~ street, between n and N streets
southwest. was struck by car No. 81, OF the
metropolitan line, ThoS. ArmStead driver,
knocking him clear OF the track and brIsing
him severely. DIR. McWilIiams, who rendered
medical aid, says the boys injuries are not
dangerous. He was sent TO his home 352 "
street southwest. Eye witnesses OF the affair
says that the driver was In his proper place on
the platform, I'm charge OF the horse and did All
he could TO prevent injury TO the child.
TIE ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF Drawing and pen.
manshlp OF the public schools was Opened this
afternoon at / O'Clock, at the Franklin Buili,Dp
and 1t will be continued tomorrow The exhl,
bition Is, II anything. better than that of last
year, and all were surprised at the proficiency
attained by the pupils and by the general ex-
cellence OF the work.
THE ATTENTION OF parties seeking superior
furniture Is directed TO the elegant parlor suite
handsome chamber suite and desks advertised
Tor sale tomorrow morning by Walter b. VIII
Hams & Co., auctioDeers.
TIE CATALOGUES for the sale of an elegant
uorary at D0wnngS are now ready and the