Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-27
LOCAL NEWS.
Condemned Locals.

Street lamps Will be lighted at 100 D. NJ and
eXtlngrIiShed at 1920 pm.
Charles s Bundy has been appointed an ex-
aminer In chancery and United States commits
sioner.
Tue divorce case CT Orleans Victory Mccarthy
agt. JuStuS Mccarthy In Which the District
courts granted decree Of separation and all
m0ny, mas been appealed TO the L. s. Supreme
court.
Budd Warner, a eOlored prisoner convicted of
burglary. while in the prisoners dock in the
Criminal Court room yesterday, made prepare
tons to escape by unlocking his handouts.
Perry Carson discovered in time that Warner
had improvised key made OF wire for the pur-
pose named. Warner can hardly be blamed for
making an attempt TO be free, as he viii be SEN
fenced, II is thought, 10 about is years In the
Iententiary.
Charles Werner. colored was Frustrated by the
heat on Sth street northwest yesterday after
noon. Officer Madlgan assisted him to his
home, 10 III street northeast.
At meeting OF the Huntington lot owners at
1905 street northwest last night thirteen new
members were added to the list OF Washington
lot oWnsrS. n schedule was submitted showing
that the lots are owned by three hundred hold
erS, their total value being SIS, 900. Mr.. Robert
Christy was chosen counsel for the owners.
In the American Baptist Home Mission Socie-
~ meeting in Saratoga yesterday, VIM. Stick
ney. OF this city, presiding, il was shown that
the receipts during the past year were S2I3 sci;
expenditures Sio2. q9S-
AZ excursion party of two hundred Philaiel-
phianS arrived here at 1890 O'Clock to-day In
~ hours nom that city, and VIII remain TILL
sunday.
This morning a laborer named John Mack.
working at the Patent ofice, fell through a
well-hOle In that building and severely injured
bis back and breast. lie was sent to his home.
No. ~ G. street northwest, in the police smbu-
lance. ana medical aid procured.
ExcursiontStS to Harper'S Ferry on decora-
ton day will ind Burns Island a most delight
ful resort. II includes ten acres OF shade trees
and green swaTd, and is connected by foot
bridges with two smaller Islands. It is sup
pled with swings. payilionS and seats. Excur-
sionisjs should take their lunch baskets with
them.
The st. Mary's L. and D. association has
elected the following officers Ger the ensuing
year j. b. tIeier, president: j. I. Schaefer, vice
H. m RI Sae geS9T1ns sefFea
pert. treasurer; W. Nef. stage manager.
While the crowd was returning across the
Long bridge from the boat race yesterday al
teTnOOn. a young man named VIM. Knight was
taken with an epileptic TT OF the bridge. Officer
Ryan had him conveyed TO his home, AS Penn
sylvania avenue northwest.
John Taylor. white man, was snaked CIT
from under the skating rink stand In George
town during the boat race by O;licer DuyalI.
for playing the roll OF 'Peeping Tom" and was
locked up IN The Georgetowa station house. H
was afterwards permitted To leave collateral for
his appearance in the Police Court this morn
Ing, but feeling ashamed of his Indecent con-
duct, he forfeited his collateral.
See advertisement Of excursion OF Danart-
mental half Dozen TO Fortress Monroe to-laor-
row night.
ON Decoration Day, at Arlington, the entrance
Will be the center gate ON the east side and the
Fort Whtpple gate. Exits the north and south
gates on the east side, and Fort Whtpple gate
Mr.. F. X. Ward. the Alderney dairyman. sent
10 The STAR office To-day liberal supply OF Ice
cold, rich, pure milk.
SALE OF FINE OLD FUKNIrURE.-A very rare
collection OF mahogany furniture will be sold at
the auction rooms OF Thomas Bowling to-nOr-
row friday. embracing fine specimens OF side
boards, Writing cabinets, tables and bureaus
together with general assortment of modern
1urLftuTe.
MOUNT vERNoN.-At the opening meeting of
The annual council OF the regent and vice re.
gents or the Mount Vernon Association. yeSter-
day, Judge Thomas, Chairman, Major Nolan
and Major Hunter, members OF the Virginia
BOARD OF visitors, were present and received by
the lady regents. Gen. FitZhugh Lee recently
resigned from the Virginia board OF visitors
and his successor has not been appointed Su-
perlntendent Hollingsworth presented his re-
port which was adopted. The gratifying
addition OF $1,000 70 the general fund and the
success attending the work about the mansion
and grounds Eefiect credit on the zeal of the
superintendent. Everything about the mansion
and farm is in excellent condition. MANY OF
The vice regents have secured notable additions
10 their collections in the rooms OF each state
mis-. Ella Washington. Of West Virginia, will
present an engraving of Washington, taken
from the stuart portrait, and presented by the
artist 10 Mrs. NdSningtOn'S father in-laW Col
George c. Washington. EngrdyIags OF this
made at the time.
THE COOLEST AND BEST SODA ever drawn in
this cIy is bfinS dispensed at the Ebbitt House
drug Store. cents glass.
DEAfn OF JUSTICE MARsH.-Mr r. H. Marsh
well known here as Justice Marsh, died at his
residence 1921 fcth street northwest, yesterday
morning. In the 6oth year OF his age. Mr.. Marsh
was native or Kentucky, but for many years
was a resident OF Iowa before he came here
some twenty years since. He was engaged as
broker for some years, on 18th street. and also
OF late years he was quite unfortunate, and be-
Coming the guardian or the heirs OF the late Wn
Tanning he Invested the funds OF the estate, as
We'll as his own money, in the Fedora Insurance
Company. OF which he was the president and
lost all. II will be remembered, that in the
Planning case he was committed TO Jail for con-
tempt by the late Judge DIN, OF the Probate
Court, and was subsequently, released on habelS
corpus a charge OF perjury was then preferred
against him, and he was committed to Jail, where
ne was imprisoned several months. until his
friends In the west secured his release. There
are many OF our citizens who believe that Mr.
Marsh was Innocent OF any criminal intent In
the matter and now knowing the manner of
his life, and that OF his family, during his i'm
priS0nment, are quite sure that he could have
had no such amount OF money secreted as was
alleged in the case. The funeral services were
held at bis late residence this afternoon and
the remains. accompanied by his aged widow,
Iowa, where the interment viii be made.
THE MEN WHO THREW TIE Liberal" NEWS
PAPER OYERBOARD.-The Alexandria gazette OF
yesterday says: Deputy Marshal i. c. ONeal
received a letter and accompanying proper pa
pers from Marshal Ramsdale. of Richmond this
morning, informing him that the order trans
ferTiDg Robert Ballenger and George Rowland
TO the supreme Court OF the District OF Column
bia. suspended by Judge Hughes. at the LAST
session or the United States court IN this City,
In order 10 give the counsel for the accused time
70 appeal 10 the United States supreme Court
for d revision OF his decision declaring the Of
fence with which they stand indicted cognZa-
bic by the District OF Columbia authorities had
been renewed. The two men, who have been
and who are ready and willing TO obey any
order OF the court Will probably be carried TO
Washington tomorrow.
EXTRA LARGE SIZES In ladies' suits, listers.
basques and OyerskirtS have just been received
at Baum s, iI6 Ith street. T.
REAL ESTATE SALES. - MeSSrs DuneatSiU
Bros. auctiOneerS. sold yesterday arterroGf e.:
Joseph q. stevens and Charles H. MouItno
trustees. lot So OF WOllardS SubdiviSfon :, ~
- TO s. and part OF lot 81. OF N',,1.s VI ~ 80
division OF square No. 1,026 ~ 1a-I'ot SUI
north street. hetw" VII, na , ~ t $500 0il
- Improved by small brick dwelling.
scr $50. 10 Mary y. Bradley. Also, for Joseph
z. Stevens. trustee. lot 81 in same subdivision
and Aavipg same front, tor $50, 10 Sarah NJ.
Bradley.
DEATH OF A SCHOOL TBACHER.-LaSt evening