Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-04-07
LOCAL NEWS.

LOCAL NEWS.
Amasements, &c, Tonight
Eattona9 Theoter.-"A Celebrated Case
1Aeater MISREPRESENTATION varieties.
Franklin Hau.-Musical entertainment.
Condensed Locals.
Palm Sunday was duly observed yesterday In
Al the Catholic and Episcopal churches ana
the sermons were very impressive.
At a meeting OF Mexican war veterans. SatuT-
day eventng-Gen. j. w. Denver PRESIDING \
Kenady Correspondents, Mas tSe
delay at the Treasury In settling tne allowance
10 those who failed to claim the three montn5
extra pay under the act OF July ~ 1919 'Slofe
About 81 O'Clock last evening Isaac Shinar,
Waterman at the Eastern market, Accidentally
shot himself In the hand, fnficting pai4Iui
but not dangerous wound
Mr.. Randolph Coyle, L. S. assistant attorney
for the Police Court, who has been confined 70
his house, No. $50 street southeast, for the
past two months with gastric fever. Is still
quite feeble, although cOnvalescing gradually
The friends OF the late Detective Capt. John
A. w. Clarvoe are respectfully invited to oe
present at the transfer OF his remains from the
vault to their final earthly resting place, at
O'Clock p. m. Tuesday, sth inst:
Last evening, at the North Presbyterian
church, the Youths Missionary Society held
very entertaining and Instructive meeting. The
Rev. Mr.. Morse, secretary OF the Y NJ. c. A.,
made very interesting address IN reference TO
the establishment OF Sunday schools in Ger
singing by the children.
At sundown this evening the Jewish passover
or feast OF unleavened bread commences, last
Ing eight days. 1t commentaries the deliver
ance OF the 1sraelites from Egyptian slavery
through the interpositIon of Divine Providence,
Is recorded in the Book of Exodus.
Mrs Sarah Jones, q Well-knOwn dreSSInaker,
died this morning at her late residence, 18th
street, between and O streets southwest. She
was prominent member Of Asbury NJ. E.
church, choir, and teacher in the Sunday
school, and was respected by all who knew her.
THE DARYNEN's ASSOCIATION met at Mount
rison in the chair and MIR. J. W. Holland secre-
ceived:
10 the Anita lderney Miikrnen:
Gentlemen: Being satisfied that there is no
good, either to producer or consumer, liable TO
come from an association OF the character
would respectfully tender you my resignation as
president OF the said association. and insist
upon its acceptance.
II In the future you are DESTROYS OF forming
an association to Improve the QUALITY OF the
milk sold In the District, and protect the seller
against parties who get milk and never pay for
e, then you can count me with you heart and
0usies please count me out.
FRANK K. WARP, "Alderney.'
The following officers wee elected: Capt.
John g. Wall. president; W. E. McGowen, vice
president; John W. Holland, secretary, and FL.
r. Bruenger, treasurer. discussion was
sprung on the cattle disease question, and a
number OF Maryland and Virginia milkmen ex-
pressed the conviction that there was no prev
ence OF contag ioas diseases and no cattle sick
ness In the country OF any consequence, and
neighborhccds.
TH1 CONVICTION OF LOUISA wAILAcE-As
stated In The STAR of Saturday, Louisa W aliace,
cOlored woman of not very progressing ap-
pearance, was convicted that afternoon OF muir
Ger in having caused the death Of her infant
cnll0 In April, 1878. The first ballot of the Jury
on Friday evening stood for murder and 8 for
acqu1ttal, and then II to ] up to noon. On
returning to their room they agreed on finding
pany It with petition recommending the Pre-
Stdent TO commute the sentence Of death to
imprisonment In the penttentiary for a term
C0 years., and such a paper being drawn up
and signed. the verdict was rendered. Her
counsel, Judge Smith. Mrs. lockwood and Mr.
u 5n nied motion for new trial. but
sne go to the penitentiary 1t IS not likely she
VIII live there long time, for her health Is
THE NATIONAL EMIGRATION AID SOCIETY has
selected a national executive committee, con-
Hamlfn, Chandler, and Teller: Representative
Charles g. Williams and JorgenSon; William
chandler, George q. GOrham, Joseph FL. Ra1ney
". d. L.. n. A
C1app, John P. Lynch (of MissssippT; Hon. J.
i. Edmunds, Prof. r. T. Greener (secretary),
Il. n Holland, j. n. Adams, II. Howard, ii
w; Aendenhan, and 0. S. B. Wall. 1t was de
gentlemen, with view OF forming national
executive committee, stating simply the pur-
poses and objects Of the Organization, which
the west. Inyiew OF the necessity of immediate
assistance to persons already emigrating, the
committee win be prepared to announce soon
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tons may be sent.
This morning, In the Court In General Term,
Judges Cartier and Wylie, the acceptance OF
the resignation OF Judge Hood, as auditor OF
tne court was announeed as accepted. and the
position was announced. Col Payne Is we'll
known popular member OF the Washington bar
and has had much experience In that class OF
some experience as auditor, having been the
pectal auditor In many cases. The appoint
lent OF MI. Payne, although IL was not ex-
octeQ Dy majority OF the members OF the bar
III give general satisfaction. In announcing
e appointment the Chief Justice remarked
LAT the court was unanimous In making it.
The DAsHAwAYs met at Franklin hall last
night, Mr.. Holloway in the chair, and Mr. l.. H.
Patterson secretary. Addresses were made by
Eggieston and Arthur Shepherd. and n num Re
u people signed the p,eQSe. the president an
nOunced that he had received letter from
Charlie Nye, sending words of greeting and
cheer TO the Dashaway club and giving an en-
couragfng account OF the progress of the tenn
perance cause iD st. Louis. The choir rendered
good music. unG IT the leadership Of Prof w T
Nlmmo, with Nj G. e. COnnor officiating at the
piano and jane, Gibson furnishing coTnet ac-
compartment.
EMIGRATION TO ARIZOSA.-A meeting OF per-
sons interested in emigration TO Arizona was
held Saturday night at private house on f
street, between 9th and 10th streets-Mr r. NJ
Hall In the chair. Hon. Mr.. Campbell, delegate
In Congress from Arizona, addressed the meet
Ing In favor OF the emigration scheme The CO.
operative plan was discussed but no action
taken looking towards permanent organiza-
ton other than the appointment OF several
committees TO consider and report ways and
means.
THE GREAT REVIVAL now progressing at the
Hamltne NJ. E. church was greatly increased In
interest last night. The evangelist, Rev. Thos.
Harrison, exhorted the people most earnestly,
and the interest among the vast congregation
was intense. Persons fastened from ali parts
OF the church to the altar seeking religion
Among the penitents were a large number CT
young men. Many people were unable to OBJ
tain adm1ttance TO the church.
NoLL1 PRos.-In the Criminal Court to-day