Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-20

April, The Contemporary Rerie,o for March and
the Franklin Square Library, containing the
third part of memoirs OF Madame de Rsmu-
sat"
Rev. DR.. Means Of Boston, an eminent men,
Der OF continental geographical societies and
distinguished authority on all matters relating
to Africa, will, in his sermon tomorrow, at the
Congregational Church, treat of some points OF
the important question how best to civilize and
ChristianiZe that vast country.
There were no collections yesterday either in
cash or coupons on account of special assess
ms MT taxes.
The child, Bette Shepperd, removed from
Foundry alley few days since. died at the
small pox hospital last evening. The other
cases there are doing we'll.
Judge J. w. Wright's Assault on Ex-
Secretary DelanO.
Yesterday, in the Criminal Court, Judge
James, the case of John w. Wright indicted for
an assault with intent to kill Mr. Delano, former
Secretary of the Interior, was, after our report
closed, argued by District Attorney Corkhill
and r. R. Perry for the government, and Messrs
r. =. Stanton and w. A. Cook for the defendant,
and given to the jury at 2:55 o'clock At ~
o'clock they reported that they were unable to
agree. The Judge refused to discharge them,
and they returned to their room.
VERDICT OF GUILTY OF ASSAULT AND BATTERY.
This morning on the court converting, the
jurors having been out over 10 hours were called
down from their ROOM looking rather haggard
They rendered verdict of guilty OF assault and
battery. This decision was reached at O'Clock
Adot duu Out VI lLS SUdtSu GudU Uuby
did not think it would be right to call the Judge
out as 1t was then raining. Up to that time
one OF the jurors insisted on verdict for intent
to kill. The counsel for defence gave notice OF
motion for new trial
Polo AT THE RINK.-The game between the
Baltimore and Washington clubs will take
place at the Washington rink, Monday evening,
March 22d, 1880. at SIS.
TIE LIGHT INFANTRY FAIR-A Good s7.o,cing.
Last evening meeting OF the finance commit
zee OF the Washington Light Infantry Corps met
ha .he mS OF rade LOOMS COL Moore m Ine
mittee OF arrangements reported that only three
articles donated to the fair remained undiSpOSed
OF, viz: the dinner set presented by Mr.. Norris
Peters; the French doll given by Madame Wash
ington, and Turkish divan. The dinner set
will be raffied when a sufficient number of
chances are taken, and the COMMITTEES are nego-
f1ating with the donor Of the doll for the pur-
chase OF the latter. The committee recommend
that proper acknowledgment by the fair as
ISOLATION be made to the contributors and pa
irons OF the fair, also to the lady managers Of
the fair. The report was adopted and COM
mittee-COl. Moore and MeSSrS. Dalton, Davis,
Evans, Burnside and Duncanson-were ap-
pointed to draft resolutions of thanks.
the finance committee reported the receipts
from the fair, S13, Sc; expenditures g. OS351;
total net receipts, ST. 704.35. DR.. Hall, to whom
the association had presented the chair used by
Gen. Washington, which had been donated to
the fair sent in letter, which was read ex-
pressing bis thanks and appreciation for the
Il
resolution that the amount realized from the
fair &c set apart as nucleus of a sum for the
erection OF an armory building which should
The erection of building of beautiful architec-
tural design, large enough and suitable to an
swer the purpose not merely Of an armory, but
OF music hall, concert room, fair saloon and
similar institutions, would be the best invest
ment In every sense of the term to which the
money could be applied Some discussion fol-
lowed, and the resolution was amended so that
after the corps was fully uniformed, the money
should be directed In the manner Indicated, and
adopted. An offer OF Congressional aid from
Hon. VIM. kimmell, OF Maryland was accepted
CARD.-I have been advised to publish the
result Of the dramatic entertainment at Odd
Fellows Hall, on the Path Of February. for the
beneft OF the starving poor OF Ireland. After
all expenses were paid, had In hand Just two
Lord, of New York, We're about that time in
Washington, and each Of these ladies gave 800
towards this special sum. This 81 200 sent on
the 5th OF March In two drafts, one Of the value
OF $500 to Most Rev. DR.. F. j. Mccormack, Bishop
OF Achoury, County Mayo, and one Of 800 TO
Most Rev. DR.. Logue, Bishop OF Raphoe, County
Donegal Since began my work for the poor
in Ireland. have received, recorded, acknowl-
edged and sent forward 81 900, including the
81 200 Cess $2) from the entertainment Besides
the two Bishops already named, ito whom
have sent more than once), have sent to Most
Rev. DIR. McEvilly, Bishop OF Galway, Galway;
10 sister M. Z. Clare, Kenmare, County Kerry,
and small sums, each. to Most Rev. Dr. Gillooly,
Bishop OF Elphin, Sligo; and Rev. John Scan.
Ian, diocese OF KillalOe, Post Town, Ennis, for
individuals. who had applied to me, provided
they should be found TO be as destitute as they
had represented. All this money has thus gone
through direct channels to the most suffering
poor; to those "whO had been living on one
meal day, OF Indian meal with water):" s. who
lie on their straw beds or stone floors, or SQUAT
In their hideous cabins. around morsel Of live
turf all day long, IN order not to awaken the
pangs OF hunger by active exercise" Among
passed for many Of the mea, and among whom
lie on the floor many sufferers from the low
fever OF famine, In their ragged, everyday
pennywoIth of marketable furniture, and not
an ounce Of sustenance in the house, except the
drink OF milk and mug OF tea, which the only
The potatoes all out. not bag OF meal to be
had on credit nothing to do, but beg or starve.
The PRAYERS OF these dear, patient suffering
people viii bring down blessings upon all those
who have extended hand to their relief
ELLEN EWING SHERMAN,
DIVORCE CAsEs.-In tie Equity Court, Justice
decree OF divorce from hsr husband, John W.
Moore, with the permission to resume her
maiden name of Curtin. The divorce was
granted On the ground OF repeated acts Of cruel
In the case Of Mary F. Per Lee a divorce from
her husband, Theron Il. Per Lee, was decided
ss a6S ae ba a S D n mas ea mar
rled By Rev. James Roberts at HiHsb, orough,
ONO, January I, 1857, and that the def ndant
deserted her more than two years prior 70 the
commencement OF the suit. In dIsmtSSfnS the
OH the justice said the evidence is not suef. mt
10 es'aonsh the desertion at the time speclfea'.
c, JUNIOR DEPARTMENT, HOWARD UNIVERSITY
u ne sxnIoition Of the junior department of
Irn;vars nniVerSlty TOOK place last night at the
.sSLAy: Inc stage was decorated with
ameflcan nags; Prof. Gregory presided. On the
b,as ,ss wers President Patton, Dr. Cra,ghead.
Lane, and the trustees. Orations were dsIiveredd
Dy Geo. w. Co0k, ON "Commerce;"J. c, Deinhy
on Justice Il. l. Gains on tNonumenfs.S'
Banners" walter lewis on the subject aNo