Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-05-07
District Govern ,nens Affair.

visit to ana inspected the entire grounds OF the
| porter on his return that he was very much
pleased with the condition in which he found
to their use, being old dilapdated frame struc-
lures, fast going 10 decay. He finds fault with
the sanitary condition, 50 far as care and vigil
charge. but the buildings are too old and de-
| cayed for the health and Comfort OF Che inmates
| could be better expended for charity than In
the erection OF new buildings for this purpose, and
to Congress an item sufficient for such Improve
the general condition Of the grounds show that
the proper attention is being given BY the inten-
erRRKr IMPROVEMENT wAxrKp
| ana streets northwest be put In proper condi-
that the Ss
that curb and bricks can be furnished under tie
usual conditions after July LIST for laying side
petitioners
The motion for new trial in the case OF Frank
Minor, the colored man convicted OF wife murder,
has been set for argument at O'Clock, on Thurs
day.
Ignatius Kettle, colored had his leg broken THIS
| morning by the falling OF brick wall at New
| removed to the Freedman's hospital by the police
ambulance.
DIED AT THE HosPIrAI--The colored man Henry
Kettle, who had his leg broken this morning at the
taken to the Freedman's hospital, died there one
hour after his arrival.
REAL ESTATE SALBs-H ID. Marley. 7o1 18th
street, corner OF G, has made the following sales
18th street. near Du Pont Circle, IS feet front by 20
feet deep to an alley; sold tarough I. j. Fisher &
| 81, square 81, on New Hampshire avenue. near Du
Point Circle, p feet 'front.' by lag feet deep to IN
alley; sold Uhrough w. p. YoungD for J. L. DAVIS,
EnSn nf IN A and 4. fanf fNnS
! 5, square &c. Austin's subdivision, on New Hamp-
shire avenue, near street. 50 feet front by depth
Of is5 feet to an alley; sold for c. N. Thorn to Mrs
| Mary Z. Fleming.
BROKE TWO OF HIS RIBs-This morning, be-
| tween and O'Clock, Mr.. Alexander Freeman.
aged So years. while engaged In the erection OF a
| and streets, in attempting to walk on a plank
laying across the seepers of the first story made
sleepers, broke two ribs He was removed by the
police ambulance to his home, On Franklin street.
uetween and streets, where medical aid was
summoned.
A Boy DRowNEp-About O'Clock this morning
white boy named Andrew Luckett, IL years old,
| living In alley between Q and and Half and
South Capitol streets southeast, was accidentally
drowned In the Eastern Branch while attempting
to get In boat. His body was recovered. and the
coroner gave certificate OF accidental drowning.
CATHERINE WAGNER's WHL--The will and codI-
ell or the late Catherine Wagner were flied In the
sale OF her household and kitchen furniture by
| auction to pay her funeral expenses and other
small! claims; devises her house and lot, 32l LIST
street northeast to her brother-in-law. Lemuel
Reddy, to use rents, &C., in the support of her
daughter until she marries arrives at q years
OF age In either of which events the property is to
be sold and the proceeds divided between her
three children-W1lliam, Henry ami Josephine.
The win bears date OF December 30, 1882, and a
codicl dated February 10th last substitutes c. ii.
NJ inning as executor &C., In place OF Mr.. Reddy,
and directs her personal property to SO to her
William.
CLAMPIrT RELEASED ON BAIL-This afternoon. in
the Criminal Court, Mr.. B. f. Bigelow called
Judge Wylie's attention to the case OF the young
man. JAS II. Clampltt, who was committed by
1ge Smell last week in default OF $500 for assault
With intent to kill Geo. KlenE, and asked that de-
PENDANT be released on bail. The court accepted
$500 b,il and the prisoner was released. 1t will
be remembered that young Clampitt attempted to
commit suicide in saloon, and also shot at
Mlenk.
RANGE OF THE THERMoMETKR-The following
we're the readings ut the ONCE OF the chief signal
officer to-day: z am 545: IL am, GIL; g pm.
% Maximum, 1877; minimum, 468.
The Courts.