National Republican., 1884-05-05
THE BREVITY BASKET.
Tiled with Brief Mention OF Many Minor
Events of Yesterday.

A stumpy, ignorant-looking colorod boy,
named Edward Carroll, was in tho criminal
court Saturday, pleaded guilty TO the charge
of buggcry, and Judge Wylie sent him to Jail
for eleven months
At the meeting Of the Indiana republicans
on Saturday evening addresses were made by
Hon. H. l.. Morey of Ohio; Hon. w. w.
Curry, and DR.. Griffith. A resolution indors-
ing Senator Harrison as their presidential
choice was voted down.
A marble statue of +. A. Muhlenberg, of
Pennsylvania, tho first speaker of the house
of representatives, was placed in the statuary
hall at the capital on Saturday. The statue
was designed by Senator Cameron and others,
and executed by Miss Blanche Nevin at
Romo.
Nine J. p. Palmer, importer of fashions.
1lO1 + street northwest, will have hor grand
summer opening on Thursday, May 9. of Paris
and London bonnots and hats, comprising all
tho novelties of the season, just received por
steamer Arizona; also, the latest in London
hats for the races.
On last Saturday Washington Grit, tho
bright and spicy colorcd weekly of this city,
came out under its new management with
Mr. j. Il. Bruce, as sole proprietor and editor.
Mr.. Bruce is n leading representative of
coored journalism, and Grit in his hands pro.
At the meeting Of the Anaostan Boat club
on Saturday night, Basil Ricketts,, William
Hamilton, $. o. Janus, Angus Crane, and
several others were elected active members.
An invitation from the Potomncs. rendering
their landing, was received. Tho selection of
the Analostans' new landing will be made
this week.
The signal Office reports that telegram
has been received from Colorado Springs
showing that the observer at Pixies Peak has
been relieved in the best of health, and that
the supply Of provisions is abundant. The
late reports regarding the insufliciency of
food and the concern as to the safety of the
observer are not therefore justified.
At the last meeting of Burnside post, No,
s, &. a. r., q resolution was passed express
sing the pleasure of the members, because
of the promotion of Comrade Charles Il. Coon
to the position Of assistant secretary Of the
treasury, and applauding the president for his
recognition of the principles of civil service
reform in making the appointment
Joseph Gray, who was convicted in the
criminal court, somo two weeks since, of tho
charge of assaulting with intent to rape Miss
Annie BloXtcn, was refused II new trial last
Saturday by Judge Wylie, aud sentenced to
the Albany penitentiary for five years. the
court remarking. as If with regret that il
was the longest sentence the law allowed for
an oiense of that kind.
Tho coroner held an inquest on Saturday
over the remains of Lucy Jones, the young
woman whose death was caused by pistol
shot wound. Wm. Gibson, the woman's
lover; Lillian Berry, Tenie Garrett, Martha
Raper, and Detective Block were examined
and the testimony served to show that the
woman committed suicide. The Jury
rendered a verdict that the deceased came to
hcr death from n self inflicted pistol wound,
with suicidal intent The remains of the
unfortunate woman were inferred at the
Congressional cemetery.