Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-03-19
Events ia the Churches,

PALM SUNDAY IN WASHINGTON
The Palm Sunday services in the Catholic and
Episcopal churches yesterday were largely at
tended. In many OF the leading churches the SER
vices were made particularly fine and impressive
by the excellent programs OF music ar
ranged for the occasion. The anniversary
ever ss,, OF the American tract society
avenue Presbyterian church, MI justice Strong
presiding, anu Rev. George L. Shearer acting as
v6tional exercises Rev. Mr. Shearer presented
Mere made y Mr. Justice stren sao'f Rev:
Commissioner of Indian Affairs Price
Rev. Simon p. Smith, who has accepted recently a
Raleigh. \. C., preached his farewell sermon at
Lincoln Memorial Congregational church yester-
day AT the close OF the sermon, the members OF
North capo pp esarc mpssee
M place Of n.y. BaeA has gone
TO his new charge In Baltimore, was supplied by
Rev. Dr. Parkhurst-At the 18th street, East
H. Ryland preached the first sermon In his new
passionate, while Rev. W. Hurst Reed, who sue
ceeds Mr. Ryland at the Anacostia church. offici-
ated for the first time in his new charge.-Rev
John f. Goodman, OF Brooklyn. preached an ami
versary sermon at Waugh N. E. church yesterday
morning. In the afternoon a love feast was held,
led by Rev. Richard Norris. In the evening plat,
| form meeting over which Rev. DR.. Deale presided,
was held. very interesting program was offered.
STREET CAR CONDUCTOR ARRESTED AS DE-
sERTRR FROM THE ARNY.-Last Saturday a con-
cars was arrested by a sergeant OF the firth pre-
clnct station on the charge of desertion from the
amy % some SIX , years ag9 Graves story
and was sent TO the western frontier. He had
served out his term OF enlistment to within six or
mother was dying and his brother and two Sisters
were seriously ILL., His father sent him money for
MS passage home, SO he at once made application
and sisters alive. He did not get the leave he
asked for and he left without consent, walking
over 100 miles On foot to place where he could
get conveyance: He got here just In time to take
leave Of his mother before she died. This was six
years ago. He did not return, and has heard
nothing from the army until his arrest. He has
been employed as extra man on the street cars
during the whole OF the time, until about a week
since he was given car as conductor His con-
duct has been such as to attract the attention OF
his employers and his character good for fide-
lily and honesty. Since his return home from the
frontier II he has married, and now has wife and
two children He states that one OF his former
acquaintance gave the information to the army
Officers which led to his arrest. He has many
friends who sympathize with him and viii try and
procure his pardon
CONTRACT AwARDED-W. Il. Adams, o. this CITY.
whose bid for retaining the Potomac flats was
rejected last fall, has been awarded the contract
wing OF the new State, War ard Navy department
building, for <2,349. There were fifteen bidders
,or 1he work, Which is to be done preparatory to
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walton Will be made next month.
The BURNING OF Mr. JOHN H. HowLErT's RESI-
DENCE-Mr. John Fl. Howlett'S frame residence at
Mount Pleasant, was destroyed by fire yesterday
morning The flames spread so fast that it was
with difficulty that the members OF his household
escaped with their lives. The dwelling and out
| houses and all their contents were consumed,
Two OF the engines went out to the scene, but the
| scarcity OF water rendered their presence OF nc
avail The loss amounts to s. 800, which is partly
covered by Insurance. 1t is thought the fire origi-
mated from defective furnace.
| CARE OF THE COURT HOUsE-Through the
efforts OF Marshal McMchael, the court house In
which are stored many valuable records IS at last
polced. There has been no time since the seventh
precinct police station was removed from the east
wing that the building has been properly guarded
| till the advent OF the present marshal. With the
| approval OF the Department OF Justice Marshal
Nc Michael at the recent session OF Congress OBJ.
tanned legislation under which he is allowed an
| engineer, wv fremen, two watchmen. six meSsen.
gers, and four laborers Last week the new force
was placed on duty. AS has been stated, Mr.. w
f. Hutchinson Is the engineer, and he is also the
superintendent OF the building. The force being
| now fully organized, all the entrances VIII here
| after be closed at o'clock, with the exception OF
| the main entrance, which will be in charge Of q
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