Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-04-25

action OF the grand jury in 81 OCO bail each Nor
gan n wise, memoer OF congress from fennsyl-
In and renew the bond.
The Star Route Cases.
AokTFoRD G. RERDELL IN THE POLICE COURT TO
DAY.
The charge OF conspiracy to defraud the United
States against Montford c. Rerdell, in giving al
legged straw bail to the government to secure the
safe delivery OF the mails on certain star routes"
was called for hearing In the Police Court, Judge
Smell, at 1890 o'clock this afternoon, on the war
rant sworn out against him before Judge Smell
Saturday night by Charles p. Blackmar, OF the
Post Onice department. The date on which the
offence is alleged to have taken place has been
IngersOll and A. B. Williams appeared for the de-
fendant, and Hon. R 7. Merrick appeared for the
government Messrs. Chandler, jeremiah Wilson
and other OF the star route counsel were present
as spectators on account OF their interest in the
case.
the courts attention to the absence OF the govern.
ment'S witnesses, and asking for q continuance.
He stated that he had telegraphed ex-Postmaster
General James, and other witnesses in New York
last night, to appear to-day as witnesses, and
ceived telegram from Mr.. James, (Which the
counsel producedl, and which stated that he
(JameS) had important matters to attend to, and
could not come on so short notice, but would be
here tomorrow.
tate hearing in this case, and suggested that it
stand until tomorrow, when they could go on or
have some definite Information as to when they
would be ready to 60 on with the case.
Mr.. Williams said there is certainly great deal
OF documentary evidence to go In, and suggested
that TIN the ,he:ndn hearing g 60 % on with TINS: ~
be set for tomorrow or Monday, it set for to-
morrow, when Mr.. Merrick said he expected to
have enough witnesses to begin the hearing.
CoLoRED MErHoDIsTs ANXIOUS FOR UN1oH-The
fSa session Of the Virginia Of
In Salem, Va. Bishop Payne read the opening
hymn, and Bishop Wayman led in prayer Several
Among them was Rev. Dr. J. G. Butler, OF this
City. A resolution was passed hatling with pleas
, 1re the contemplated meeting Of the bishops OF
ColOred NJ E. church OF America, in Baltimore,
Nd, on the 26th day OF April, the object OF which
ganic union, believing that should such union
take place 1T will greatly facilitate the work among
us as branch Of the great Methodist family"
THE FUNERAL. OF the late Daniel Brosnan took
place this morning from St Patrick's church,
where high mass was celebrated. The remains,
encased In handsome casket, were borne into the
church by the representatives from the Hiberntan
Society, Carroll Institute, and the Land League.
The pal-bearers were as follows: Daniel Gala
han, James Lackey, Edward Mallatt, Daniel Han
nan, John O'Neill, Daniel Shannon. The cof1in was
surrounded by prOfuSion OF handsome floral trib-
utes testifyng to the appreciation OF the deceased
Mass was celebrated by Father Walter, who was
Father Walter delivered beautiful discourse upon
the life and character OF the deceased, whose long
connection WITH the church had endeared him to
the entire parish. Upon the conclusion OF the ser
vices the remains were removed to Mt. Olivet for
tnterment, followed by large concourse OF friends.
TIE FAIR OF THE CAPITAL CITY GUARD was
great success last week. Last night the hall was
week The contest for the fi fishing tackle l. s9 be-
tween Mr.. Isaac Sandic, Mr.. John L. Webster, and
Mr.; William Malvtn. The contest for the gold
watch is between Charles E. Nelson of Wizards,
and Mr.. ThurstOn, OF the Riggs house. For the
police suit the contestants are Officers John T.
Bailey.
Affairs in West Washington.
GEORGETOWN Boy KILLED BY INDIANs-Mr
John P. Risque, who is reported as having been
killed by the hostile Indians in Arizona, yester-
day, was well known here and native OF this
John Pickrell. His untmely death has cast a
gloom over his many friends here. The deceased
ations. Nj. John M. Magruder, another wen
known former citizen, is known to have been in
company with M Rsqge they having both left
his friends here for his safety. Mr.. Magruder
married Miss Kitty Cooke, daughter Of the late
c. & o. CANAL AND THE STRIKING MINERs.-The
meeting OF the directors Of the Chesapeake &
at Wards Sot Tse praepa ope unaer d
cusson was the effects of the strike OF the miners
in the Cumberland mines. 1t seems that there Is
selves as to the prices to be asked, ranging from
10 to IS cents per ton. The Baltimore Ohio Rail-
IOaU company u0O themselves In the same NIX as
the canal company. Every effort on the part OF
the canal company to adjust matters appears
without avail The prospects for good coal bust
and particularly unfortunate at this time when
the company has been to great outlay In length
ness Fourteen Of these locks have been length
ened and preparations made for oil the Others but
this will probably not be done under the present
do is to await fhe results Of the strike, and tie up
their boats, which wiz be done. The canal never
has been in better condition than at the present
ADMIRAL RODGERS, who was taken to the Obser-
vatory Place. formerly the Barber mansion. yester-
day, arrived safely, and is In about the same con-
dittOn to-day as he was yesterday.
THE NEW PRESIDENTS H0CsE.-It has been sug-
Presidential Mansion can be found in the % District
than the site for the new observatory, and as the
government owns the proper ty It would materially
this purpose, and no more healthful location any
where.
ment OF decided Old yet novel material is being put
down on Frederick street, between 4th and 9Th
This material consists OF ashes-tin pans-broken
the street who have never known to swear have
become suddenly and fearfully profane.
TIE MARRIAGE OF Charles u. Fitch, OF New Mex
Stephens, OF this place, WIN take place tomorrow
lWednesdayl evening at half-past seven at ST:
BY the rector. DR.. Lindsay. No cards have been
issued. The newly-married couple win leave Inn
Mt FITCH has resided for tie past pas s Ve years
GRAIN..Arrived, boat Aollie C. Waters, 5000
MERCHANTS ExcHAKaE.-Oner on change
to-day, !, 600 bu shells wheat No sales
HIGH TIDE.-Apnl 26, 2:02 n. NJ, 2:29 o. m.
P0RT.-Entered, schr. C. w. Locke, Chase. from
Penobscot, with st0ne;' schr. American Team,
Handy, from Ken nebec, with ice for Great Falls
Ice Co. Cleared. schr. Abbie Dunn, Dunn, for
Pappahannoc river, via Alexandria. to load timber
for Bath; schr. Allen F. Clark, Wheeler. for Nor
folk, with barrels
THE KNIGHTS OF SAINT AUGUSTINE, No I, have
elected tie folio wing officers: Commander, Joseph
Davis; Deputy Commanders. james Davis, A.
ley; Financial scribe, NJ Queen: Herald j. NJ. But
Ter; Warden, ]. Middleton; Captain General j.
Lancaster: standard Bearer, Vim. A. WeHnan
Hoard OF Governors: q. Coakley, J. Matthews
Thomas, n. Butler. f. Hawkins, J. H. Herbert
WnIIAN WooDRUFR has been appointed watch
nan IN the Treasury department, vice George W.
Weed promoted 70 the 1leutenancY.