Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-10-05
Condensed Locals.

Street lamps Will be lighted at Clio pm. and
exiiaguished at is am.
The Calvary Chapel Choral society, after a
spirited contest, last evening elected the follow
Ing officers: President. Mr.. James Brooks Chief
Theodore King; secretary, Harry Schneider; treas
grer, Miss Minnie Moran; pianist, Miss Ella
Young.
AT the opening of the Georgetown University
Law school last evening, It was announced that
tne following prizes would be offered this year:
TO The student leading the senior class in recita-
tons and examinations, 500; to the one lie aiding
ele junior class, $40, and for the best essay by
member OF the senior class, ticket to the post
graduate course, worth $40.
Yesterday afternoon two laborers were over
powered wita escaping gas while at work in a
uench, on Sth. between and streets north
west DIR. Walhaupter rendered medical aid and
they were restored to consciousness.
A cOlOred sneak thief. n imed f iward Walker
pleaded guilty. in the Police Court this morning.
70 sneaklng into the house of a lady, named Ella
1nock and stealing gold watch. He got six
The feast OF Conclusion, ending the reast of the
being celebrated to-day by Hebrew citizens
A muscular color man pea led guilty in the
Police Court this morning TO knocking colored
woman, named Ella Sims, down and breaking
sone OF her teeth, for which he got 30 days.
How A REJECTED LOVER GOT EvEN-Frank
Wilson. q neatly dressed young colored man, was
u the tolls at the Police Court this morning on the
charge OF stealing lot of household articles and
e0ne clothing mulatto girl, named Emma
0antz, took the stand, and stated that the pris-
0eer mas been waiting on her for some time and
got mad and took her trunk, all her underclothlng
he- dishes, and nearly everything she had" The
he took. and he thought he had a right TO them
Judge Smell ordered restitution TO be made and in
eesault 30 days In jail. He was committed.
A CoRSEE STONE LAID.-The corner stone OF the
Shiloh Baptist church, on street, between 10th
ana nth streets, was laid yesterday afternoon
With appropriate ceremonies by Sinons Com
mandery, No, l. Knights lemplar, of this city. as
sisted Dy the visiting commandery, Mt Calvary,
OF New York. The corner stone was laid by
Eminent Commander. Sir X. III. Hucluss, OF
Mt Calvary Commandery Rev Robert johnson
Tor FUNDS from Dr. VIM j. Walker, the pastor. Ad-
dresses were made by the Rev. r s Laws, of
South Washington: r c. Robinson, OF East Wash
1ngton. Prayers We're Offered by the Rev. VIM
Rome. OF the Central Baptist church. and Rev Wan.
B. Jefferson, OF the Third Baptist church
UNITY PRESBYTERIAN CEURCH--At q meeting OF
the gentlemen connected with Unity Presbyterian
church, held last evening at Clabaugh hall, IL was
determlned 10 organize a Library Association"
with view TO arrange for literary and social en-
tertainments, for the benefit OF the church. during
tae coming winter. DIR. VIM. ii. Warman was
called TO the chair, and Arthur B. Caxton was APP
pointed secretary II was determined TO inauyIlr-
ate q course OF lectures and a committee consist
Ing of MesSrs. Warman, Brocaett, Hamiin, Towne
thompson and Tustin was appointed to suggest
such details as may be considered at a future
meeting.
A STABBISG AFFRAY.-Two colorei boys. named
Geo Dickson and Jn0. Crusenberry, while follow
ing the Knights Tefnplar procession last night
u
boy drew a knife and stabbed Cru5enberry In the
abdomen. In the Police Court this morning the
case was continued on account or Crusenberry's
INJURIES being OF such a character as to confine
MIN 70 his bel.
CouSTEK- SUIT:-To-day. Oliver Cox, by NTH
b.Mouton. entered suit against c. V. Riley 10 fe-
cover <ls,e69 claimed TO be due account of the
erection OF SIX houses. He claims that after con-
tracing for and nearly completing the houses
the DEFENDANT seed the property and prevented
plaintiff from completing the work IL win be Te
fa
equity suit OF Riley egt. Cox.
DEATH cY An CID CrlIzES-TIic death OF NJ.
John r. Murray, well-knonn citizen OF this Dis
triet took place last night about midnight at the
after protraeted Illness. Mr.. Murray was on. OF
the cid citiZrns OF the District being ~ years of
age, and having lived here the best part OF his Iife
He was formerly well known as an enterpr!Sinr
business man lie was a native OF Charles county
Maryland, but when quite young moved to Cul-
peper Courthouse, Virginia, where he lived till p
years Old, when he went 10 Texas and engaged in
mercantile pursuits. He returned and came to
this city in 1913, where he commenced business on
the site where Mr. Frank Rume's stor. is now
located, on PENNSYLVANIA avenue, between ~ and
Oh streets, under The firm title OF Murray, Ran
Gosp. & Semn.eS This business firm lasted one
year. when MI. Randolph drew out, and tie bust
ness was continued at the same place under the
name Of Murray d SculGscs, the llst-named being
sLe Seil-Anown grocer corner 9Th street and Lou-
.siana avenue. In 1913 Mr. Scmmcs openei a
pranen az the place where he is nov In business
business continuing under the same Eame twenty
! one years The partnership was dissolved In 1864,
Wnec Nj. Murray retired frOia business IIc has
Yer nainiained TIC confidence and respect OF the
panied TO hear OF his deeease. The funeral will
take Place Saturday.
Tus SALE OF imported bulbs VIII ta,.e Mace nj
OoWung'S auction rooms t-DlOrTow at &c O'Clock
s. Dealers and private buyers should give this sal
& meir attention. See advertisements
q M HAyCOCK'S ANSWER - Yesterday IN the
e9cisy cause OF $. c, Reid agt. John Hancock ct
II, In which t Is claimed defendan sold TO plain-
IN property IN which the title was Ia another
DaFey- the defendant, Hancock, He'd his an ,we-
~ II. Z 3 Hay. The answer asserts that Mrs
1e9 aad full knowledge OF the condition OF the
S Dgupexty when she pat the instal;nent OF s3,O30,
0D0 asks thas plaintiffs be compelled To carry cut
% original agreement and complete tue pur-