Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-25
Affairs in West Washjnr,on.

FUNERAL OF WV. SYLVESTER BRowN-The fun
eral OF The late VIM sylvester Brown who was
drowned by falling overheard from the steamer
Lady OF the Lake on the 18th instant, took place
yesterday afternoon from the council chamber Of
Am american Guard council, No !. on High street
The remains were followed to the grave by meIn-
bers or the Order Of United American Mechanics
OF which the deceased was member.
PERsoSAL-Capt William James Epps Of the
Richmond city government, his wife and their
LITTLE daughter, on their way from a trip through
the mountains Of Virginia and Maryland. are vsi!
Ing upon Or, Grafton Tyler pronounce his condi-
,ion changed for the worse and It is feared he can
Miss Ida cons and md I john Hodey boye and
daughter left here to-day for Asbury Park.
YOUTHFUL THIEF AKKEsTED.-The authorities
here We're Notified short time ago 10 arrest Willie
BrashearS, a co ored ad about fourteen years OF
age, Ior stealing pair OF shoes ana pair Of pants
was arr sled by Officer Edwards last saturday and
was sent to the Rockville authorities to-day.
CoSDIT1oN OF THE WATER AT A. M.-Great Falls,
connection, 3d. distributing reservoir - lnfuent
gatenouse, 3d. efnuent gatehouse. &C. Low tue In
the river to-day at ?. m: high tide at 10 p. II.
Alexandria Affairs.
Reported for BE EVENING STAR
CoNFLAGRATIoN.-Yhe Friendship bell struck a
Tor fire at the village on the southwestern edge
OF the town, " thin short dis ance the lace
where young Rout was killed few days ago. The
house and barn OF Charles Churchman, on Glbbon
and Henry streets extended, had caught fire, and
by the time the engines reached the place it
were . snyel9ped In flames The nearest dre-plug
was the only one which went into service. The
other companies, however, rendered considerable
bic material and hay was piled between the dwell
Ing and barn. Under these circumstances to save
me property was impossible. but all the houses In
the nelghborhood were protected. The loss Is
about 81 500. number OF forc1ng-bed frames were
stored on the premises and Were destroyed. The
property was Insured with UrSe Co. for $3.50.
Mar el,1 rrol, n
Beimont park a. .ded a considerable sum 10 the
iund Tor defrayins the expenses or the recent par
was announced before sermon there yesterday that
the net profits had been $40 g. the gross receipts
beng about s45o: The only strangers occupying
pulpits here Yesterday We're Rev. G. w. Quick. at
the Baptist church, and Rev. DR.. J. c. k,on, at
Grace church Rev. W. &. Webb drew a large con-
gregation TO listen to his lecture Oh amusements in
feiatoh 10 religion at the Trinity M. e. church
last night.
PoLITIcAL-A republican convention will meet
here next Friday to nominate candidate for Con-
greSs The republican ward meetings to elect
delegates will be held DIT 1O4 Royal street. Potomac
hall. county court house and Writings hall
POLICE REPoRT.-Ihere were seven prisoners at
TIE stationhouae this morning. Mary White. Lula
Nelson Molly Lee and Sarah Mitchell. colored.
arrested by Officers Pat. Hayes and Walker; charge,
arrested by Officer SIMPSON; charge, disorderly
conduct Thomas Hlllery, arrested by Officers
SIMPSON and Bettice charge. drunk and dsorderiy.
drunk and lisordery. John Brent having yielded to
punishment. went back this morning 10 DO work
win The other members or the chain gang.
NOTES.-The Reform club held full meeting
yesterday afternoon, which was addressed by Geo.
T. P'nninan and oLhers.-W S Pearce, A. B., OF
"GsL virgin a, has succeeded Maj. H. W. WeInber
rs teacher OF mathematics and military instructor
AT st. JonR'S acadeiHy.-The funeral OF Maggie
Downey. the daughter OF Mr.. Michael Downey,
TOOK place yesterday afternoon from the home OF
her parents, on st. ASaph and GlbbOn Streets
Marley Encanpment, l. y. o. F., expects tonight
a Visit from Mt. Nebo Encampment OF Washing
ton There will be pleasant Time at the Columbus
street Odd Fellows hall