Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-15

train or the Baltimore and Ohio railroad this
morning brought to this city sick coored man
from Connellsvilie Pa. and landed him on the
streets. He wandered about for some time. and
was directed to Lieut.. Greer's starion-hOuse on
Massachusetts avenue. between 9Th and 10Th
streets, when it was discovered that his face and
hands were all broken out with an eruption of
smallpox He was kept on the street outside
the station, and word sent to the health Office
where preparations were at once made to have
vehicle call for him. In the meantime mounted
Policeman Sullivan started him Off through the
streets on foot, while he rode some distance be-
hind him. all the way to the health office He
was Kept in the alley in the rear until convey
aDce could he procured for the smallpox hospi-
tai, He gives his name as Abram Smith, 80
years old, and says he never was vaccinated.
The ELDER DIVORCE CAsE.-TO-day, in the
Equity Court. Judge Wyle ordered decree of
divorce i'm the case of Ira A. Elder agt John W.
Elder. The plaintiff sets forth that she was
married to defendant at Hernesvlle Miss, July
18th, 1868; that they lived together more than
three years, and she charged that from one
month after the marriage he commenced to
treat her cOldly: that he absented himself from
the house for weeks at time; that he visited
houses of i'll fame, and treated her cruelty, &C.
She further charged that after p.
T. Bergevin commenced his suit for
divorce he procured defendant to
inveigle Mrs. Bergevin into a house of ill-fame.
for the purpose of obtaining testimony against
his wife, and defendant, for sum of money did
commit adultery with Mrs. Bergeyin. There
was no appearance by respondent The testi-
mony was taken by j. A. Clarke; Mr.. Jordan,
for the complainant
BILL FOR DIVORCE was filed by Mr.. p.
Edwin Dye this afternoon for Annie E. Williams
agt. George Williams. They were married Jan
uary 18th. 1880. by Rev. I. G. Addison. of Trim
ity, and she charges him with cruel treatment,
injuring her health &c.
THE STREET OBSTRUCTION CASES POSTPONED
Daniel Smith. George b. Clark. Charles A.
Schneider, VIM. Mclean. Petit & Dripps, Jno.
Il. Hammond, Jackson & Co., Sears & Co., and
\. e.. Draper. lumber dealers. fOundrymcn and
merchants. doing business south of the avenue,
and between 18th and 18th streets, were in
the Police Court in person or represented by
attorneys this morning, to answer the charge of
occupying the streets for private purposes.
Messrs. r. X. Elliot. Eugene Carusi and l.. NJ
G0ldsbOrough. represented the defendants. Mr..
Elliot asked the court to postpone the hearing
in the cases that he represented. as he had an
engagement IN the Supreme Court TODAY. Mr.
Carusi said to the court that he concurred with
Mr. Elliott in the desirability of postpone
ment. The court and Mr.. Padgett, who repre-
sents the District. consented to a postpone
meDt. and the hearing of the cases was set for
next Wednesday There are a large number of
warrants issued against other business men.
whose cases will be tried within few days.
An ACCUSED PENSION OFFICE CLERK WHO
CAN'T Be FOrND.-JOhn f. Sullivan alias J. Ed
win j. Sullivan, of No. sos T. street northwest
the PensiOn-ofIice clerk. charged with using for
private purposes an official envelope having
printed on it the words Department of the
Interior, Pension Office. official business. ANY
person using this envelope to avoid payment OF
postage on private matter OF any kind. will be
subject to a fine Of three hundred dollars" was
arrested several DAYS ago. and gave bonds to
appear before Commissioner Bundy YESTERDAY
The Police Court authorities understood that
Commissioner Bundy was going to decide yes
teiday that the case was out of his Jurisdiction
and DeputvMarshal J. G. Revells was on hand
to arrest Mr. Sullivan and take him to the Police
Court, where he was to be Immediately put on
trial. He did not put in all appearance and the
deputy marshal has not yet succeeded in arrest
ing him. although he has been diligently search
ing for him since.
JURORS DRAwN.-The following have been
drawn to fill vacancies on the jures: Louis
Auerbac. 623 Pennsylvania avenue, for the
grand jury of the December term of the Crimi-
nal Court; and w d. Trunnel. 1920 3ith street,
c. W. Thorn SIS 9th street and Frank p Acker
133 E street. for the petit jury.
CHARLES BROWNS FRACTURED SKULL-In
the case OfWilliam Newman colOred, who is in
custody of the Police Court on the charge of
anu battcTS WIFI INTENT 10 XIII ClaS.
BroWn more than week ago, by fracturing his
skull with a pitcher ON discovering him i'm his
(NeWmans) WifeS room. In house No. 5 Goat
alley, the government asked for continuance
from yesterday until to-day. Mr.. Blunt. this
morning. told the court that he was not vet
ton from the hospital. that Newman will not
be able to appear. and he asked continuance
OF week, which was granted.
Dprx-co,c,,,,~-r, 800 -,.,
JOhannah Robinson, Mary Jackson. Sophia
Lewis. Elias Ross, and Frank and JAS Taylor
all cOlOred, were given so days each in the
wOrkhOuse by Judge Smell to-day the females
for being public prostitutes, and males for being
suspicious persons and Migrants. Officer King
stated to the court that man was robbed of
$50 in low den last night. and on raiding the
house the prisoners were taken in.
A WEST WASHINGTON POLICY SHOP CASE
Richard Brown alias Moses Booth was crested
by Policeman Burrows Yesterday for keeping q
policy shop in West Washington. and left $50 for
his appearance. The case had to be postponed
in the Police Court to-day on account of the
government witnesses not being present.
AT regular meeting of the District of Column
bia FrOebel Society. at the residence of Mr. Wm
Smith, 1929 N street, last night. Mr.. James b.
Philip. of the State department, was elected
treasurer OF the society, vice Capt. Street, re-
signed.
The following resolution was unanimously
adopted:
Res0lred, That the thanks OF this society are
hereby rendered to Prof. Edw. C. TOwnshend for the
generous donation OF his valuable professional
services for the benefit OF the Bethany Free Kin
at the pariOrS OF the Spencerian Bust
ness college. on the evening of December 3,Where-
Oy over one hundred dollars was realized, and for
the rare Intellectual delight afforded the large and
appreciatlve audience by his mastery rendering
OF the choice repertoire he furnished on that occa
sion. ~
Resolutions Of thanks to Professor and Mrs.
Spencer. the students of the college, and Mr..
Henry Reh. We're also adopted. The money
Slo6 ~ was paid over to the Free Kndergar-
ten for current expenses.
An attractive program followed the business
meeting. fine audience was present, notwith-
standing the storm.
Affairs in West Washington.
The USUAL SEMI-ANNUAL DIVIDEND of nor
cent was declared this morning by the directors
OF the Farmers and Mechanics National Rank
PERsoNAL.-The many friends Of Mr.. James
w. Decide will be glad to know that he is cx
pected to be out in few days. after having been
confined to his house for some weeks by mala
ria.
THE Coal TRADE.-Shipment for the week
ending Saturday: The Cumberland and Penn