Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-07

Will some one rise and explain? The only ex-
plantation have heard Is, that the government
will get better bail-better security-under
such rule. would like to hear a more sensi-
BILE reason. CR
Funeral Of Rear Admiral Stanley.
The funeral of Rear Admiral Fabius Stanley.
who died at his residence, corner of Rhode
Island avenue and 18th street. Tuesday evening,
took place from his residence at o'clock this
afternoon, and was without display. Rev. VIM.
A. Leonard, rector of st. Johns, officated. The
pall-bearers were Vice Admiral Stephen C.
Rowen. Rear Admiral Roger N. Stembel, Rear
admiral Alexander Murray. Rear Admiral
Samuel P. Carter, Medical Director George
Maulsby and Medical Director William T. Hood
U.S.N.; Prof. Joseph E. Hilgard, superintendent
of the Coast Survey, and Judge Arthur ST. Clair
Denver. The interment was at Oak Hill.
MARRIAGE LICENsEs.-The clerk of the court
has issued marriage licenses to Richard Williams
and Mary Holly; DR.. w. C. Johnson of Fred
erick city, Nd, and Ruth Monroe GOuveneur;
Marion II. Keys, of Stafford county. Va, and
Hannah +. NJ. Paxton: W. II. johnson. of Lou
don county. Va, and Norah Lee Wilson. of
Fauquer county, Va; Edwin F. Price, of Balti-
more, Md, and Katie c. Bell: Henderson Shep-
herd and Sarah f. Edwards; w. E. Orion and
Lizzie VOy; w. E. Curren Of Montgomery
county, Nd, and Jennie C. Beach.
GRAND ARMY ELECrION-At the election of
officers for Garfield Post, No. Z, G. A. R., held
last night, the following gentlemen were elected:
HI. II. Brewer, commander: William Winans
vice commander; q. S. Emery, junior vice COM
mander; DR.. William l.. White. surgeon; Captain
Bradford, chaplain; William Weber. officer of
the day; Samuel McMOnigle, quartermaster:
General ID. I. Kirby and George D. Abrams,
delegates. and r. B. Avery and James Bur-
rOughs, alternates.
The POCKETBOOK SNATCHERs GETTING BoIpER
PocketboOk snatching is becoming favorite
trick with the thieves in this city, particularly
the young and active rOgues. Daring thefts are
reported to the police daily. A case of this
k1ld that almost amounted to highway robbery
was perpetrated yesterday, as stated in The
STAR, almost in the shadow of the Capitol. In
TINS nIst case young lady was approached by three
along In broad daylight, and on one of the most
frequented streets In the CITY. One of them
grabbed at her watch, but failed to get It, and
at the same time one Of them kicked at her.
while the other secured her satchel, which con-
tanned $25. Although there were several per-
sons on the street at the time the robbery was
executed so quickly that the robbers got away
before the bystanders could realize what had
occurred. The police are almost useless in cases
OF this kind, for the thieves keep in the back
ground when policeman is in sight, and the
culprits, always being feetfooted, they get q
good start before an alarm can be given. These
raids are always made on ladies, and could be
avoided by their carrying their purses in secure
pockets instead Of putting them on exhibition
in their hands and dangling from their wrists
Mrs. May Elliot, residing at 1897 street
northwest, was waylaid about o'clock yester-
day. on 18th street. near r street. by two
colored boys, Is years old, who snatcheu her
pocketbook containing between "a and IS.
THE WILL OF LUCY RvEs.-The will Of
Miss Lucy Rives, Of Rives Station, Prince
George county, Maryland, was yesterday filed
with Register Ramsdell. She devises all her
real estate to her brothers. Wright. Franklin
aud John, and her sister Carrie In equal parts as
tenants in common; bequeaths $4,000 apiece to
Wright and Franklin and her sister Carrie and
a like amount tc VIM. A. Maury for him to in
vest and nay the interest to her brother John
during his lifetime; $4,000 each to the fonr
children of her brother Franklin; $4,000 to her
nephew, Wright Rives: to her executors So OOO
the interest to be yearly used for keeping In re
pair the house and grounds at Rives Station
and further sum Of 500 to be used in provid-
Ing flowers for the vault at Rives Place; to each
of the following institutions in this city the sum
OF $500: Protestant Orphan Asylum, EPISCOPAL
Church Orphanage. the Chldren's Hospital. the
Central Free Dispensary. the Church OF the In
carnatiOn and Saint Luke's Episcopal church.
Bladensburg, Maryland. All the rest and resi-.
sister. share and share alike. In case of either
OF their deaths, his or her share to devolye to
the heirs, If any. Wright Rives and Samuel T.
Williams are appointed executors.
PANIC IN A SCHOOL BUILDING-Yesterday
morning panic was caused among the pupils
In some OF the rooms of the Waliach school
building by CRY of fire. A little girl In school
No 7.named Maggie Thompson, was taken with a
fit, which gave rise to the alarm. Some of the
boys on the first floor jumped out the windows.
The halls and stairways were crowded with
frightened children. The whole building was
soon emptied The principal. Mr.. stuart. and
his assistants. soon allayed the alarms of the
children and order was restored Fortunately
no one was hurt.
BUILDING AssocIArIoNs.-At the meeting OF
the Perpetual building association last evening
the secretary sold 81. 500 at an average of 81 80
to share, giving 81 $50 for a monthly payment
of Sl4 ~
The Equitable Cooperative Building Associa-
tion held it's 3Sth monthly meeting last night at
Marini's hall. Thomas Someryille IN the fhair
and John Joy Edison secretary There was a
large attendance and an increased demand this
month for advances. The average premium bid
was IS per cent, and $4,000 was advanced
making the monthly dues per 81 900 on return
Of principal, $40 "a, and on interest S625; the
latter is reduced 10 per cent annually. Fifteen
hundred shares have been taken in the fourth
issue.
HARRIs-GARDNER.-Mr. Findlay Harris. of the
Post and Miss Jennie C. Gardner were married
last evening at the Foundry M. = church, Rev.
Mr.. Ward officiating. The ushers were Messrs
Gardner, Harris and Childs and Hon. G. d. Wise.
Of Virginia. Miss Sale Childs, Miss Cora Gard
ner. Miss Josephine and Miss Irene KOones
acted as bridesmaids.
THE OLDEST INHABIrANTs.-At the regular
monthly meeting Of the Oldest Inhabitants
Association last evening Mr.. Callan, Mr.. BOhrer
and MI Milburn were appointed TO draw suit
able resolutions relating to the death of one Of
their members. Mr.. Middleton. Resolutions of
condolences for the bereaved family OF George T.
Thomas. deceased, were adopted. The associa-
ton adjourned to meet January for their usual
New Years ceremonies.
The ACME CLuB.-The Acme Climb paye a m.
cial entertainment at Sheldon's hall last eve
ming, which was largely attended. The arrange
ments were in charge Of committees composed
OF n keenan,, h. F. Griffin, F. Byram. n. King,
F. Newyahr. g. Pulaski. John Lawton. ]. Is
Waters, j. O'Hare and F. Gawler.