Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-06-21
LOCAL NEWS.
Condemned Locals.

The German American Fire Insurance Com
pany on saturday elected G. F. Sehaefer. presi-
erer, treasurer: E. F. Faebtz secretary; G.. F.
Schaefer, F. G. Heiberger, Philip May, Charles
b. Pearson, Hermann Gasch, w. G. Metzerott,
Charles g. Lederer, p. A. SellhauSen and l. G..
Schaefer, directors.
First Sergeant OF Ordnance James Hartwell
died suddenly at the arsenal yesterday morn
was a native OF Ireland, but came here when a
small boy and enlisted In the ordnance corps In
1s4S and has served continuously since.
To-day, James A. Clarke, indicted on Satur-
day for forgery, conspiracy. &C.. In connection
with the drawback allowances of the District,
came into court and gave bail in 81, 600.
The first hickory pole In this city the present
campaign has been raised by Mr.. c. W. Arnold.
at HOS nth street southeast. 1t Is IS feet In
height, surmounted by white chicken cock.
An American flag by feet, made by Mr.. A. g
daughter, flies from the mast head. A fine
stTeamer is ready for the names or the candl-
dates as soon as they are known.
Ross, who under an Indictment for assault with
intent to kill Thomas Williams, was convicted
last week of an assault, Mr. /. s. Washington
today hled motion for new trial on the
ground of newly discovered evidence.
The opening OF Messrs. Driver and Schoneld'S
new saloon and summer garden Saturday even
ing was largely attended and the novel attrac-
lions OF this new enterprise were very much
admired.
Mt. l. Moxley, the well-known costumer. is
quite seriously Ill at his country residence, near
IennallytOwn.
The Argus, the paper devoted to the interests
OF the colored people here, this week changes
its name to The Free Lance, under the charge OF
w. Calvin Chase, editor.
The Harper Habeas Corpus Case.
To-day, In the Court in General Term, Judge
Hagner delivered the opinion of the Court in
the case Of j. G. Harper and others-appeal
from the decision OF Judge James, of the Grim
1nal Court, Remaining them TO the custody OF
the agent OF the state OF Maryland (the sheriff
OF Charles county. 1t will be remembered that
the tishing boat OF Mr.. Harper while engaged
In fishing In Port Tobacco creek was seized for
violating the fishing laws OF Maryland In not
having license and using an unlawful net and
while the boat was In the custody Of the sheriff
IL Is alleged that Harper, with John E. Donald
son, Joseph Fins, ChaS. F. Burch and Joshua
Read took the boat by force and brought it to
this city. For this offence they were charged
with the larceny OF the boat and seine. re-
QUESTION was thereupon procured from the gov
ernor Of Maryland and all were arrested except
Read and taken before Judge James In March
last, who ordered their surrender TO the Mary
land authorities. They. however. appealed 10
the General Term and the case was submitted
on briefs by MeSSrS. Davenport and Hamilton
for the state OF Maryland and Messrs Camp
Dell Darlington and l. Williamson for the petit
TONERS The decision was made this morning
Judge Hagner delivering the opinion OF the
court affirming the action OF Judge James, hold
ing that the requSitiOn OF the governor or Mary
land and the warrant Of Chief Justice Cartier
were both regular, and the affidavit attached to
the requisition, although not signed by affiant,
was sufficient. since In the absence OF any
Statute such signature is not necessary.
Picnics. Excursions. &c.
The Silver Bell Socials give their seventh an
nual picnic at Greenwood Park, Georgetown
To-day and this evening.
The Uniform Association K. of P. will give
their moonlight excursion this evening, on the
Mystic. The boat leaves at pm.
The Young Catholic Friends will give select
excursion TO Blackstone Island next Monday
on the Jane M0Seley.
There will be a moonlight excursion on the
W. w C0rcorap, under the auspices of the Y.M.
G. A, this evening. The boat will leave at $50
I'm. and return at 1890. There Will be a grand
cones RI on beard by the marine band.
The Swiss National festival will be held at
L0effier's Garden next Wednesday, commenc-
Ing at 3 O'Clock pm.
Next Thursday there will be a select excur
sion TO BlackisIo n's Island on the Jane MoSeley,
leaving at am. and giving four hours at the
Island for Grabbing, fishing, &c.
The steamer city OF Alexandria will give a
moonlight excursion this evening at 7:l5 O'Clock.
TIE NATIONAL FAIR ASSOCIATION met at their
rooms last Saturday evening, President Gait ID
was decided that the clubhouse on the ill sh0uld
De opened and placed in charge OF Mr.. Levi
Woodbury.. of the st. James hotel. \ season
ticker, costing $40, was ordered TO be Issued the
holder TO be entitled 70 the privilege of driving
on the track. access to the clubhouse etc, the
tickets, however, not TO be good during the run
ming or trotting meetings of the association.
Authority was granted for repairing the grand
stand. which was damaged during the recent
storm. and also for the payment or all approved
Outstanding claims against the association. 1t
was announced that the net receipts from the
spring racing meeting aggregated more than
81, 900.
FOR Tbs SEAsHoRE AND MoUNrAINs-A great
variety OF suits, wrappers, listers. jackets, bath
Ing suits, dress and shade hats. etc. Best goods
at moderate prices, at VI. WillianS.-Adct.