Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-06

II was decided to give ball at Masonic Tenn
PIE to the honorary and contributing members,
tee . Company A, Washington Cadets has
elected the following officers: G. A. Fleetwood,
captain; f BrogkenborOugh, G. S. Contee and
X f. owens, neutenants.
THE FUNERAL OF AMOS HUNT took place this
afternoon from his late residence No. BIO a
street northeast, and was largely attended.
Mr.. Hunt was In the 18th year Of his age at the
TIME of his death. He was native OF New
was appointed, under The administration Of
President Fillmore 10 place In the city post
Office. He held position In that Office until
about twelve years ago, ana has since been
justice OF the peace and notary public. He was
. member OF Washington Lodge No. 6, OF Old
Fellows He leaves six children, all Of whom
are grown.
FALLS ON THE ICB.-CoL j. W. Dare fell yes
terday at the corner OF 9Th street and the
Avenue, and broke his leg above the ankle
making very bad fracture. Thos. Donnolly
was Injured yesterday afternoon BY falling
down the steps at the bureau OF engraving and
printing. . Miss Lille Stepper OF the bureau
OF engraving and printing, yesterday fell on
c1slOcated her shoulder. About 1:45 O'Clock
this morning white man named w. f. Ford.
while going down the steps OF house No. 900 E
street fell, and. striking himself on the back of
his head, injured himself seriously. 1t Kelly
went TO his assistance and carried him back
into the house. and saw that the necessary at
unllOn Was given him.
A SwINDLER-LOO6 Oat for Hint.-A report
comes TO The STAR Office that man OF middle
age. below the medium height, stout of build,
and claiming TO have left Ireland suddenly in
Der last on account or his connection
with the present political troubles In that
country, has yictimized several persons In this
city during the past five days out OF small sums
OF money. He gives different name at almost
every place he calls, and it Is known has al
ready managed TO get money from number OF
members OF Congress, Treasury department
employe, a'th street bookseller. and 9th ers.
PASTOR TENDERS HIS REsIGNArIoN.-Rev.
A. +. Mason, pastor OF the Z street Baptist
church, rendered his resignation last Sunday,
TO take effect In the spring, but no action has
yet been taken thereon. The causes which
have led 10 this action on the part OF Mr.. Mason
nave lot been made public and he gives no
special reason therefor. The congregation Is
apparently In accord with the pastor, but tt Is
Ment, Ia which Mr.. Mason has taken decided
stand In opposition 10 the issue OF licenses.
seine few OF his members have left and gone 10
other churches. IL Is also stated that Mrs
Mason is as extreme as her husband on this
question and woman suffrage, and that there
q ay have been some comments In regard to
their course which were unpleasant TO them
church meeting was held last night, at
which Rev. s. II. Mirick presided, with Mr.. f.
s. Deland secretary, and the board or deacOnS,
to whom the resignation had been referred, re-
ported resolutions requesting him TO withdraw
II and expressing regrets that he had taken
the course he had. committee, consisting OF
the deacons, was appointed TO present this
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