Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-10-18

The Associated Charities.
ANNUAL MEETINGS AND ELECTIONS OF OFFICERS BY
THE SUBDIVISIONS
The fifth subdivision Of the associated charities
met at 922 street last evening, and the following
Officers were elected for the ensuing year, Presi-
dent, MT. George w. Adams; secretary, Mrs Sara
A. Spencer; treasurer, Mrs Sallie A. Mayse; audi
tor, Nj. John T. Mitchell; board OF directors,
Messrs. W. II. Armstrong, 8. w. Woodward, George
Ryneal, w. R. Speare, Narcisse Demongeot, Mes
DANES Sara A.Spencer, Henr1ette Metzerott, Demon
geot, Allison Major, 1r. The amendments to the
constitution providing for annual meetings on the
first Wednesday In october and quarterly meet
ings on the first Wednesday in January. April and
July, were adopted So friendly visitors were elected
and vote OF thanks was rendered to the treasurer
Mrs. Jane Gilfllan. The reports OF the treasurer
report of the secretary showed that eleven chart
table organizations were represented on the board
and In the membership of the fifth subdivision;
that the central idea OF industry, not aims, was
becoming clearer to the community and more gen.
erai In It's application; that there had been col
lected from the business men by trampS and dead
beats aims at the rate OF 500 per day, until the
organization OF the Associated Charities while
that amount per annum was sufficient to provfte
current expenses OF the department OF industry
nd the Office OF the firth subdivision.
The fourth subdivision OF the Associated Charities
held its annual meeting last night at tue Preoby-
terrain chapel, 14th street, Chas E. Foster pre-
siding and Chas- B. Beall acting as secretary.
Officers elected for the ensuing year as fol-
lows: Chas. E. Foster, president; f. j. Dallas,
vice president; H. J. Hanford, secretary; G. E. w.
Sharretts, treasurer; DR.: M. d. Peck, repre-
board of directors were elected: VIM. Mulrhead,
II. A. Hall, B. X. Carln, A. s. Flint, s. r. Bond,
DR.. Townsend. B. p Mann, c. B. Beail and Mr..
zens OF the district ard much interest manifested,
and the association starts in good condition for
the winters campaign Remarks were made by
Mr.. Foster, Major Power and others.
The seventh district subdivision met in the par
lors OF the Metropolitan N. E. church last evening,
secretary. Mr.. r. d. Mussey was elected presi-
dent, Judge Smell declining to be a candidate:
The annual meeting of the thirteenth subdivf-
sion was held last evening at Whitney-avenue
chapel The following officers for the ensuing
year were elected: President B. T. Davis; scene
to the central board, L. S. Emery; additional di-
reet2rs, E. S. PECK, a; Q. Latham. Mrs G: B.
SMITH, Mrs. James Gilhllan, Mrs. GaSS, Miss Mary
Arnold and Mr.. stckney:
AN ELOPEMENT, BCT No ROBBERY.-A dispatch
reached police headquarters yesterday afternoon
from Mr.. j. E. Williams, at Boyd's station, that
Hamilton Lewis, young man, had stolen 5000
from his grandfather. and was on his way to this
city in company with young girl, and requesting
their detention here. Detectives McDevItt, COomeS
ana McElfresh went to the station and arrested
Lewis just as he was stepping from the train. The
pair were escorted to police headquarters, where
most OF the money was found on Lewis. He is
9Ry % ar old and the lady Nellie
here was to get married. The uncle OF Lewis, Mr..
Williams arrived here this morning and took both
parties back with him to Boyd,s Station. He
stated to the police that the money not stolen
at all, and that no prosecution would follow.
from St Louis TO Iudi inapOlis had smash up the
night OF the 10th. and among the passengers was
w. W. Dodge, of the firm OF Dodge Son, who, in
writing TO friend, thus decrfbeS 1t: ''The engine
was badly broken up, the front truck broken to
pieces and thrown into the ditch, the connecting
rods, reversing gear and other exposed parts OF
engine he'd md nd into
Scrap the tender turned upside down, the loco
motive thrown On its side clear across a ditch
broken and carried its full length ahead OF the 10
connective, and two other cars thrown Off the track.
The two sleepers, in the rear one OF which was
sleeping soundly, remained on the track, but
stopped with an abruptness that demonstrated
TO me the proprety OF travelling feet foremost for
had my head brought up against the partition as
did my feet. think 1t would have made very de-
clded impression on me. The fireman Jumped Off
and was instantly killed, but the engineer stuck
engine, and then opened the safety valve. lust
felt that he was a hero without any discount
None OF the passengers were hurt, though badly
shaken and Still more astonished by the sudden
StOppage."
STATE REPUBLICAN ASSOCIATIONS meeting
OF the Illinois republican association last evening,
u. f. woods presiding, final arrangements were
made ma for the Transportation Of voters, and num-
Der or new members were elected.
AT meeting OF the West Virginia republican
association. Theophilus Gaines presiding, a COM
uiitlCC was dppOluISu 10 canvas the departments
and get list Of the names of West Virginia ap-
pOinteeS-
At a meeting last evening the Virginia liberal
coalition association was formed with the follow
Ing officers: T. Brane, president; p. p. Finnigan,
nrst vice president; Henry Cox, second vice presi-
dent w. b. Stth, recording secretary; Sibril cor
responding secretary; G. r. c. Phillips, treasurer
John A Stokes, sergeant-at-arms.
AN APPLICATION FOR CONGRESSIONAL APPRo-
PRIAT1oN.-There arrived in the mail at the House
OF Representatives post Office few days ago
postal card addressed 20 "Any Y. s CONGRESSMAN,
Washington, D. Co. which read as follows:
PAsO ROBES, CALIFORNIA.
Mr.. congressman, hear Pa Ma read of many
appropriations you are making now We are In
need OF school Books But Pa is poor because he
was soldier, now can you send us five Dollars,
we are under ID years old Pa says we wont get
1t, because you fellows Ow him, & wont pay it.
MATTE & MARY Prick.
,,, ELEGANT HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AT AUCTION
me sale OF furniture at DOwl1ng'S auction rooms
Tomorrow will be unusually attractive, embracing
a nne piano, and some OF the richest parlOr
and chamber furniture that has been exposed at
auction In long time Parties furnishing should
not fail to give this sale their attention See ad-
vertfsement
DREss GOODS.
II OLMANs. CLOAKs.