Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-26
Condensed Locals.

7auraddge HaH.-Ball by the D. B. Club.
Condensed Locals.
At the regular convocation of Eureka r. A.
C., No 4, Friday evening. p. G. III. Priest, on be-
half OF the Chapter, presented Past High Priest
". A. Short with handsome jewel, in token OF
their appreciation of his services as High Priest
OF tfe Chapter for the past two years.
Tie religious meetings conducted last week by
song evangelist, at the E-street Baptist Church,
were well attended, and at last nights meeting
both the auditorium and lecture-room were
filled.
Mr.. Totten, president of the Bar Association,
has announced the following standing commit
tees; On observation-disclosures r. X. Elliot, s. s.
Henkle and James ii. Saville. On grievances
James G. Payne, E. Carusi, Francis Miller,
John Selden and James S. Edwards.
Col Corkhfll. the District Attorney, who on
Saturday last received telegram announcing
his fathers death at Mt Pleasant, Iowa, was
unable to leave the city and go to the funeral,
having for over waek past been quite indis
posed. His physician forbade him leaving town.
Last evening at Lincoln Hall Rev. Fathers B.
/. Quinn and Fred w. Wood. eX-priests and
converts TO Professionalism delivered addresses
announcing Catholicism, especially the confess
siOnal.
Copies of the double-sheet STAR of Saturday
containing corrected list, to date, of the resi-
denceS OF L. 5. Senators and members of Con-
greSS in Washington. can be had at the count
ing room for TWO cents each.
The Columbian Amatuer Journalists ASSocia-
ton celebrated their 5th anniversary at Moore's
Hall Saturday evening by literary and musical
exercises.
In the Police Court this morning. William
Meyers, white youth, was charged with enter
iDg an unoccuped house. No. 46 street NV,
and cutting out lead pipes. gas and water fix
lures. &C., said house and property belonging
to Emma Contee, pleaded guilty, and was SEN
fenced to one year Ia jail.
LADY ASSAULTED AND ROBBED BY A NEGRO
IN TIE HEART OF THE CITY To-DAY.-Mrs Mary
T. McCauley, widow of Captain McCauley who
died on the frontiers few months since, was
hf1lt11lV assaulted on Anr
way to see General lie Due to-day at 1880
O'Clock. She had entered the small gate lead
ing to the Agricultural grounds from the south,
when a hurly negro stole up behind her, grasp
ed her hand. and wrenching it, pulled from her
arm pOrt-monnaie in which was some fifty
seven dollars. Mrs. McCauley's cries for assist
ance brought to her aid some laborers who were
In the ground. They gave chase and through
the assistance OF mounted policeman, cap
'-tured the highwayman near the White House.
The port-monna1e was found in a ditch where
the negro (whO at the station house gave his
name as John Ross had thrown it, 1t Contained
seven dollars AM, some small change-ffty dol
lars being missing.
THE PARNELL RECEPTION COMMITTEE met yes
terday. at Cosmopolitan Hall, and elected Capt.
EDWARD OMeagher Condor chairman, Capt.
James Murphy secretary, and Patrick Culnane
treasurer. The arrangements for the reception
OF Mr. Parnell were completed. 1t was decided
to meet Mr.. Parnell at the depot, four delegates
from each OF the Irish societies eScOrting him to
WIZARDS Hotel where MeSsrS. BresIin 4 Cooke
nave OHtTtu SplenQlQ apartments, without
charge, for the guests during their stay here.
vote of thanks was rendered to the proprfetorS
of the hotel. A vote OF thanks was also rendered
to The House OF Representatives for giving the
hall OF the House for the purpose of the recep-
ton. design for the badges to be worn on the
occasion was adopted A subcommittee of seven
was appointed TO draw up a suitable address of
welcome to Mr.. Parnell. Upon this committee
was appointed Capt. Condor, (chairman) Coils
p. j. Downing and r. O'S. Burke, Capt. James
Murphy and Mr.. A. Mooney.
JUDGMENT AGAINST THE PULLMAN PALACE CAR
Coin the Court in General Term this morn
ing Judge Cox delivered the opinion of the
court in the case of Lehman against the Pull
man Palace Car Company, Affirming the judy
ment below. In october, 1876, Lehman pIr-
chased ticket for New York with ticket for
berth in sleeping car attached to the 10 p.
IN. train, and going to the depot was informed
that the car would be attached to the train at
Alexandria junction, but it was not attached
until the train reached Baltimore, and he not
being informed OF the fact, remained in an orli-
nary car. caught cold, and was made sick. He
therefore sued the Pullman Palace Car Com
pany and recovered. The defence was that the
railroad company having the entire control OF
the movements of these cars it and not the
Pullman Palace Car Company was responsible.
Judge Cox IN his opinion discusses the relations
the two companies bear TO each other and SAYS
the party bought the privilege OF a sleeping
berth. and was therefore entitled to it, and the
company was liable They therefore affirmed
the Judgment below.
WHY RUN ANY RISK WITH YOUR COUGH COLD
H0ARsENFsS, or indeed any pulmonary or bron-
chlal complaint, when remedy safe, thorough,
and so easily obtained as Dr.. ID. james EXDpc-
torant can be had? Ii you have contracted a
severe cold. save your lungs from the dangerous
Irritation and inflammation. which frequently
brings about consumption, by promptly resort
ing 10 the EXpectorant and If troubled with any
affection OF the throat. you will find this remedy
equally effectual in afforcng relief from obstrc-
ing phieem, and III healing the intiamed partS.t
AN INTERESTING INSURANCE CAsE.-In the case
of Leopold Luchs against the Connecticut Mu-
tual Insurance Co., Judge HagneT this morning
announced the opinion OF the court Affirming
the decision below in favor OF the plaintiff
Luchs took cut policy for 3. 00G on the life OF
Levi Diilenberg, who died in 1SIi.s The defense
set up was that luchs had moi an inSnrable in
terest and that he was not the right one TO
bring suit. The court held that the suit ives
well brought: but. that il the deceased had in
Snred and assigned his policy his representative
would have had TO sue and account to the as
signee On the subject Of inSurabie interest. 1t
was held that a direct claim was necessary
an eNpectant bride might insure the life OF her
intended husband. or partner that of his aSso-
cfate who had contracted TO furnish labor The
facts in this case were that Dillenberg promised
10 furnish capital, but did not do so. but
through his efforts the business was built up
and on their separating the policy was given as
an equivalent for s, SEQ which Luchs withdrew
from the business.
AMONG THE PREMIUMS that were awarded last
week at the Poultry Exhibition and which was
enormously omitted in the Official report printed
IN saturdays STAR was first premium for best
breeding pen OF white LeghOrns. to W. e. Lee.
OF this city; also first premium orsilver pencied
Hamburg cockrel; same on puilet and first on
breeding pen OF silver penciled Hamburxs. also
committees complimentary first premium to
Mrs. W. e.. Lee, for brood OF Is white Leghorn
chickens.
PARTIES interested in the sale OF the Gales
library should not forget that commences this
evening at ~ O'Clock at the auction rooms of
Thomas bowling.
NEW ENGLAND EXCURSIoNISTS IN TowN-A
special train OF eight cars arrived at the Balti-
more and Potomac depot in this city Saturday
night, with over 200 eXcurSioniStS from New
Hampshire and Massachusetts,, who visited
Mount Vernon to-day. Tonight the President
VIII accord them a special reception at the
White House, and tomorrow the various places
OF interest In and about the city will be visited
The proprietors OF the Ebbitt Arlington and
Riggs House have made a considerable reiuc
ton OF rates for the party.
TEMPERANCE MEETINGs.-The Dashaways held
roustng meeting at Tallmadge Han last night,
and addresses were made by Hon. D.. p Holio,
way, Charlie Hurdle. John HodgSon. James c.
Lee. L. NJ. Wilkins, Z. Humphreys. James Cum
bingham and Charley Nye, and sixty-five per-
sons signed the pledge. AT Washington
Hal, Capitol Hill, last night, Mr.. j. H. Austin
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