Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-02-24

A MAN WHO CLAIMS TO HAVE DISCOVERED IN HIMSELF

MAN WHO CLAIMS TO HAVE DISCOVERED IN HIMSELF
AN HEIR TO VALUABLE LANDS IN THIS CITY.
Among the various claimants who have sprung
up In different parts OF the country for land now
Included in that on which this city is built Is
Samuel B. Edmonston. or St Louis. Mo-, who be-
lieves he has So, 100000 In sight In letter he
gave history OF himself and his claim as follows:
" In my babe days my father, Thomas Edmon-
ston, died December, 1924, In Georgetown, leaving
my mOther poor widow and two baby boys
William, my brother died in 1892 About 1885
my mother commenced telling OF my fathers con-
nections, being literally all Scotchman, descent in
new Scotland q e. p. G. county, Among those
times my mother told me the lands or the navy
yard and arsenal: &C: belonged TO my q. g.
lease-a SO year lease Young and inexperienced
forgot her teachings for 35 years. came west
1850 When | was in Gevtown last winter
was then looking up my G. G. F. VIM. Mckay,
records, but for one year. my memories buried for
forty years. has been coming up. Iwrote Mr.
also telling OF my matters. Tine Beale and Edmon.
stone families intermarried from Scotland, l640 to
Elba, 1880; My G. g. Aunt Mary was the mother OF
was named after. My G. Father, VIM T., sold
e his COUSIN Rs1,,. George Beas, the lands
1856 give You little family history ana no W.
80 days ago, my mothers teachings to me a. We ars
ago We're literally retold me by person here in
and Browning in Washington, d. c., in 1851 to
1874, who IS my now attorney, man OF 66 years Of
a toa me In nis s shas rh HE
Ewing. who had been the secretary OF
1 parner 'eTo previously iSas the told him his
title to the W. c. y. Y, &C., was Defective; fhei
holdings were OF a Mr. Beale, but the title was In
an unknown owner And am the owner MY G.
u. r.. Thos E. VIII; am now reaching for, in CIV
Ing (poSsbly to his nephew), 80 year lease about
lou gave the reversion to his grandson my father;
ne was the Oldest g. son and SON Mr.. Towles told
me In last January thus, that about Is years ago,
the Edmonstons In Washington city were asked
a aoon. an Edmonston SO year lease that had
about the lease or the Edmonston, and / am well
assured am the Edmonston and It is the W. N
T., &C, property There is all OF 81, OC0 in my
observation-disclosures wills daily search is being
IN mage sSr noth ana they VIII show syear lea
1he Mnssn,ngtS1 city and Glasgow Sc Where
county, Md; Where is the mouth of Halls branch
III? Where was Bear garden apd Deer park, 200
acres each, l7l77 Enquire OF old land surveyors"
CASE DIsMrssED.-Mlss Matte Brady, of No. lOl5
street, was charged be fore the Police Court to.
entry and detainer Counsel for the defense
asked for dismissal OF the case. Prosecuting
Attorney Moore stated that the facts OF the case
were that Miss Brady and the complainant, Mr..
Thompson, had dispute. and Miss Brady put the
effects OF Mr.. Thompson out OF his rooms into the
nan, ana he was doubtful If there was any law to
cover this case. Judge Smell said that there
never was successful conviction on this charge
IN this District n thirteen years, and taking all
the circumstances into consideration he would dis
miss the case.
THE END OF THE DOC SHow-The dog show.
which was success In every way, closed last
evening. The receipts, IL is stated, viii yield
profit OF over 81 200 One OF the events of yester-
DAY afternoon was the presentation made by Rep
resentative-elect Tom 0chiltree OF silver collar
10 Leicester the famous setter.
ON THE 1NsTALMENr PLAN.-A young man.
named Jos Callahan, was charged 10 the Police
court today with the larceny OF clock from an
OLD coored man named AQuilla Barton. The ties.
tlmony showed that defendant had been in the EN-.
plOy OF Jos. Ready 10 sell clocks and pictures on
the lnstalment plan, but has since been discharged
ne then went TO the house OF tae complainant and
carried the clock OF and pawned IT, he was sent
enced to 90 days in jail.
CHARGED WITH EMBEZzLEMENT.-Wm. Fl. Hooper,
one or the young men charged by Frank K Ward
OF the Attorney dairy, with embezzlem emf, was
put on trial before Judge Smell this morning. The
case was sent to the grand Jury under $500 bombs
In DEFAULT OF which he was committed.
The Loss OF THE AsHURLoT.-Secretary Chant-
Ter this afternoon sent the following cablegrym to
Rear Admiral Clitz, commanding the Asiatic sta.
ton, at Hong Kong: Carefully Investigate loss
OF the Ashuelot Discharge one year appointed men,
also any asking discharge, waving transporta-
ton Distribute remainder. Use discretion about
disposition OF wreck. Distribute and order home
omcers as necessary. Telegraph names Of lost"
A Clear Case-The End Doubtful.
From the New York Sun.
There is no longer a question about the guilt OF
the star route conspirators. The evidence is con.
elusive.
But win the fury convict them, This is a ques-
tlon that still remains undetermined.