Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-11-15
The Garfield Monument Fair.

THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTION.
At the meeting Of the board OF direction Of the
Garfield Monument Fair last evening, Mr.. j. w.
Thompson presiding, Major Clapp reported that
over dozen companies would participate In the
military parade and drill. and upon motion OF Com
missioner West, he was instructed to ascertain
whether the Secretary or War will detail troops to
take part in the parade An offer was received
from the manufacturers OF the Columbia bicyle, of
nickel plated bicycle, as prize in the bicycle
contest. The chairman OF the bicycle committee
present from Baltimore, Phila 1elphla and other
cities north and east Mr. Hawley stated that the
81: B. Smith machine company. Smithville, n. j.,
Will also offer nickel plited bicycle to be con-
tested Tor. Mr.. b iteman, from the committee on
musir said that the managers OF Ford's and the
Tuesday during the week of the fair. the proceeds
to go to the fair. Gen. Swain said the work In the
Capitol dome and an9exes. will be completed this
Knights Templar committee, reported that
about one thousand men will be in line.
that fifty cases OF paintings have so far been re-
celved, one hundred paintings being now in The
city. Commissioner West gave an account OF his
visit to Baltimore yesterday, and resolution was
passed providing tia the Baltimore local commit
tee should be given every opportunity to exhibit.
| the committee to again visit Baltimore to-day TO
| meet the local board. Satisfactory renorts were
| received from various state boards The ladies'
1llinois,association met last evening and trans
acted business In connection with their part in the
fair The following District merchants have Sc
cured space in the crypt of the Capitol: C. G.
Cornwell. grocer: c. Baum, millinery and fancy
goods; =; CSverly, gas fixtures. g.; w. s. Roose,
cigars and tobacco; Woo ward & Lothrop. dry and
fancy goods: A. S,ks & Co., mems clothing; Milne
& Proctor. furniture; Kings Palace, millinery.
AN ENGLISH BOYS STORY OF How he WAS
RoBBED.-Yesterday there arrived on the 1:1O
train from the north over the fillmore and Poto-
as Henry George, and who states that he came from
London about six months ago, having some little
candy manufactory in New York m cit city; that re-
Gently young man, about 19 years Old, giving the
name OF Williams. pursuaded him to leave his
81 per week; that yesterday morning he started to
this city with Williams. and on the way Williams
succeeded In making him believe that in passing
Would be better for him to give him (Williams) his
effects; and that he lGeorgel accordingly passed
lish money and some other change, as also the
| check for his trunk to Williams. On their arrival
and also to get away with the trunk, and has not
been seen since The detectives were notified.
THE BOYS RELEASED AND WARNED.-The six
small boys who were before the Police Court yes
Tapp, OF No. 14l1 10th street. and stealing lot OF
preserves and other things, and whose case was
continued until this morning for Judgment, were
called up TO the bar for sentence. The court gave
them long lecture, and said he would take their
personal bonds for their good behavior IL Prosecut-
ing Attorney Moore cOncurred. Mr.. Moore said he
endorsed the courts version OF the matter. The
defendants were then released on their personal
bonds, but were notified that Judgment could be
enforced II they did not conduct themselves prop
erly In the future.
The Y. NJ c. A. ANNIvERsARY.-The thirtieth
anniversary meeting OF the Young Mems hriStian
Association was held at the Foundry church last
evening, and the attendance was large. Rev. VIM
Leonard, OF St Johns church, Georgetown, read a
scrptural selection, Rev. S. H. Greene delivered
the opening prayer, Mr.. T. A. Harding, secretary
and Rev. j. g. AmeS, president OF the association
made short addresses upon the practical work OF
the association, and the anniversary address was
delivered by Rev. VIM. A. Bartlett, of the New
York avenue Presbyterian church. Rev. VIM. F.
Ward. pastor OF Foundry church, pronounced the
Denedictton. Among the ministers present, be-
SIDES those mentioned, were Rev. &. B. Ramsdell,
Rev. DR.. w. w. Hicks, Rev. j. E. Rankin and Rev.
Mr. Wynko0p. Mr. w. X. Cohen rendered an organ
voluntary during the exercises
License Agent Ran this morning swore out six
licensed bars.
The police have had in custody colored lad
named Isaac Berry, whom they arrested while In
the act OF 0ner1ng 20 sell costly finger ring for
b The boy stated that his sister gave him the
ring TO sell. The sister OF the boy, Rosetta Berry
states that her brother stole the ring from her,
ana that 6he did not authorize him TO sell It She
further states that she found the ring on the
street the ID day Of July last The ring Is held By
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