Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-06-09


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Detectives Block and Rarr arrested, yesterday,
John GrnneI and Charles Hatton, colored Charged
with engaging in the policy characterization as
aWrfter and Grinnell as backer-and so charged
them in the Police Court this morning. They win
be TILED with four others tomorrow.
Death of William &. NIetzerott.
SKETCH OF HIS CAREER-HIs ENTERPRISES IN
THIS CITY.
MI. William GuStaye Metzerott died Saturday
afternoon at O'Clock at his home on 18th street.
Els death removes from the community one OF its
most valuable citizens He was born December
Xst, 1881, at HiOurghauSen, In the duchy OF Mein-
tngen. where his father was noted for great skill
as an eDgTaver. Unlike his older brothers who in
time also acquired renOwn In their fathers art,
William early gave evidence OF exceptional mu-
Seal talent. and consequently Was apprenticed TO
accelerated piano maker of the locality. to be at
the same time thoroughly trained in music. His
father recognized the limited scope OF Hilburghall-
sen for so promising youth as his William
and decided to let him emgrate when but little
over eighteen years OF age TO America, the 'prom-
ised land' OF his boys ambition. Arrived In New
York with the best OF recommendations the ener-
getie and accomplished young man soon enlisted
the interest or Mr.. Frank Bonneau, then foreman
OF the celebrated piano mandatory OF Bacon &
Raven. where he was at once engaged, and worked
for number OF years side by side with the stein
way brothers. then unknown to the fame they have
since attained Here was formed that lifelong
friendship between Mr. Bonneau, the StenwayS
and Mr.. MetZerott which death only severed as one
BY one has passed away
An opportunity presenting itself to buy out the
music store of George HilbuS tr Mr. Netzprott re-
moved In 1855 TO Washington. and entered into bus
iness on his own account corner OF PENNSYLVANIA
avenue and 18th street. which then constituted part
OF the premises occupied by The EVENING STAR
printing Office.
By dint OF strict economy, correct dealing. close
attention to his business. urbanty in manner and
commercial tact, he eventually succeeded in build
ing up the extensive trade which Metzerott & Co. is
known to be doing in the District OF Columbia and
adjacent states. and Of which firm Mr.. Edward
Droop is Row the surviving partner. In the mean
time the mother OF Mr. MetZerott. lady OF great
refinement and connected with the most influential
families OF HilburghauSen greved so for her absent
youngest son that she finally induced her husband
10 sever all the dear ties of family life in the old
homestead and emigrate TO the United States
where the father and TWO elder sons soon found lu-
crat1ve employment, partly with the government
and partly with private parties. The good old
mother. however. did not long survive the VOYAGE.
and lies buried In one OF Washington's beautiful
cemeteries.
Mr.. Metzerott, in 1858, married the youngest
daughter OF one OF his earliest benefactOrs Mr. C. H.
ESenOraIdt. OF Baltimore, who. with five children
one daughter and four sons. the youngest but eight
years OF age, survive him. one bright lad having
PRECEDED his father TO the "home over there but
Active as Mr.. Metzerott was in his own business.
ne was none the less public spirited and Identified
with all movements calculated to promote the
growth OF Washington; both at home and abroad
he never failed TO secure for the city OF his aGop
uon que recognftton-and wherever and whenever
he could, by word or deed advance its interests he
did so most effectively. To him is largely due the
credit Of organizing various industrial and COM
merc1al enterprises, among which deserves to be
especially mentioned several fire insurance COM
paneS OF one of whlch-the MetrOpolitan-he was
president at the time OF his deceaSe and the latest
work OF his head and hands. the Safe DeDosit
pulidlng, recently opened for business ON Penn ave-
nue., OF me company conducting which he was
also presiding oficer. In addition he has been an
active director IN various banks, insurance COM
panies and other successful commercial or finan-
eiai Undertakings As a musical critic and Judge
ne was second to none In the country Visiting
artists and managers invariably consulted him
ano AND, ,ney viii henceforth sadly miss this, their
most trusted and reliable counsellor. His tudg-
nlent In all matters OF art was wonderfully un-
en rrig, and hence he was advised with alike by
Although so energetic and precise in business
matters. ne was surprisingly retiring In all that
, 10 works OF charity yet those who knew
nun pest had frequent opportunity to witness in
MN the goodness or heart which instinctiveIy
sarunk from having its promptlngs and work
encouragement 10 struggling artist or an effort
70 obtain employment for he pless man or woman,
table organization or liberal gift towards erec,no-
place OF worship. all regardless OF sect or station
thess were no uncommon occurrences in the life of
the late VIM 9. MetZerott Suffering as he did for
years. the spirit OF ready resignation never seemed
% fail him: 10 the last he appeared 10 be sustained
py the Faith: come what may IL is all for the best
BY request OF the deceased, who desired that his
funeral should be quiet and without display the
services VIII take place at O'Clock Tomorrow
morning AT All Souls church. The interrnent viii
De at Oak Hill
The services at the church Will be conducted by
Rev Dr. shipper, and at the grave by Rev Hr
schneider The pall-bearers are as follows: Hon
orary-J- a. j. CreSwell, Geo. ii. b. White Edward
il II. u. r.. ScldfPr DR. Inn
Walter, Edward Droop Milton ward Sar,uel Crons
Ss.inuel Seioert, John Hitz; active-Messrs Ellie
aagner: Neuhausen, III. r. Eisenbrandt Ernest
Mann, III. e Mann.
TIE WASHINGTON CADET CoRPs.-Thfs corns will
celebrate their fourth anniversary on nexf !Fbn,-s
day by street parade In which all of the local
aWapanleS VIII participate. Companies from Phil
aaelphia, Baltimore and Richmond have also been
r-Htd- me parade VIII end at the Van Ness gar
Gen. where addresses Will be delivered by Prof Pr
rnan orator of the day, and Hons. John r.
VII pdTade elghty mCskets- They VIII be photo
sfaphed Ia froht Of the Patent ONCE Just before
the parade begins.
DISTRICT DELEGATES TO THE INTERNATIONAL
sfSDAY scHooL CONFERENCE.-The delegates TO
Tie International sunday school convention which
meets In Louisville, Ky. next "Wednesday win leave
tnin evening on special train which starts from
teng from this city are as follows: john Il Wight
rEst Presbyterian church and member OF The en-
scuive committee: A. ii. Nelson, president OF me
sunday school union OF the District: r. J. Smith
president OF the colored sunday school union OF m,
Dls'ncti L Alden. St Paurs Lutheran church:
Assembly Presbyterian church: Mrs Noble North
Baptist church -,
The PUBLIC SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS aw.pnrn
Jhe schooI BOARD held special session Saturday
esSiing az whicn the four public school scholar
d;hl scholarship In Columbia University: John
sayres Burton. for the King scholarship In DcSin-
scholarship IN Boston University. and William NJ
Stoekeridge, for the Birney scholarship in Cornen
University It was voted also to confer diplomas
upon the graduates OF the Normal school,
IHE CLARK MILLS WILL CoNrEsr.-This morning
N the register OF willis Office certified coy of fbe
answers or the jury In the or Mills ct al arr
NILS ct al, tred on issue sent to the Circuit Court
was Med These answers sustain the will OF rhe
late Clark Mills and the first coCiic ON Hing this
paper an order was made admitting the viii and
codicil 10 probate and granting letters tester,er
AIRY 10 Jesse q wilson on his giving bond IA $4,000
Plat OF GROUND For SALE-On tomorrow ar
ternoon MeSsrS DuncansOn Bros. auctoneers win
seI In 'front.' Of the premises, 40 O'clock one OF
the most desirable plats OF ground on 14th street
Just beyond the boundary, being thirteen lots each
fronting 246l feet on 14rh street. opposite the fine
residence being erected on the stone estate This
chance 70 obtain property In q rapidly adyanc-
ing neighbOrhood.
BOOKS FOR THE LIBRARr-The lovers OF GOOD
DOCKS have an excellent opportunity 10 add 10 and
fepenish their libraries from the sale which COM
nences at Dowiin2s auction rooms at half-past
this evening. Among the many fine books 10 be
sold are copies OF the works OF Lord Bacon the STU
dents encyclopedia. Webster's Unabridged Dtcrion-
ary, sets OF the works OF Bulwer and Dickens val
oae.e scientific books, and a choice collection Of
general literature
VIRGINIA MIDLAND RAuwAY.-On and after prr.,-
ent date v. NJ train 81 heretofore arriving at 600
T. q m ft4rsh ar