Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-10-04

nearly finished.
Mr.; VIM. Fegan, the well-known feed dealer of
South Washington, has begun the erection OF a
me residence on u street, between 3D. and
AZ streets southwest. It viii be % feet front by
153 feet deep, with press brick front and brown
stone trimmings. 1t viii cost about Zoo.
Mr.. Lisner's Skull Fractured.
From the New York Sun, to-day
Abraham Lfsner, the merchant who shot himself
In his brothers house in East 10th street Thursday
evening, is likely to improve slowly. His physi-
clan, Dr. Norris said yesterday that the bullet had
caused a compound fracture OF the skull. and was
extracted with some difficulty. Lisner said he had
shot himself because he was out of health.
TROUBLE ABOUT A PoND.-For many years citi-
ZenS living on the Marlboro road across the
Eastern Branch have complained OF a stagnant
pond located at Fort Baker which the United States
abandoned at the close OF the war. The people
whereabouts have repeatedly endeavOred TO procure
the abatement OF the nuisance. and the last united
effort was made about two months ago, when a
petition was presented to the District Commission
ers, and large delegation Of citizens came
over and the matter was discussed with the Com
mtSsioners- The subject was referred to Capt
Greene, OF the District engineer department, who
subsequently tent reported that by going through
and extending a pipe about 100 feet under the
public roadway the pond could be drained at
objections have been made by some of the Land
owners in that vicinity against the draining OF
the pond, and that nothing can be done until their
the health officer has jurisdiction over the case
and as there Is school house near the pond It Is
represented that several cases Of TYPHOID fever have
resulted from the Civilizations arising from the
Stagnant water.
METHODIST UsE-WARMING.-Waugh H. E.
church, Capitol HILL recently purchased adjoin-
Ing lot, fronting 50 feet street by depth of 95
feet. including commodous dwelling, which has
been completely remodeied and is now occupied by
the pastor and his family. The church has now
the largest ana handSomest parsonage owned by
any Methodist church in the District. 1t was
thrown open last Wednesday evening from cellar
TO garnet, for the inspection Of the friends of the
church and congregation. This 'hOuse-warming"
proved great success nearly all the visitors show
Ing their appreciation Of the enterprise by leaving
substantial tokens, either in articles OF furniture
or In contributions of money. The building is 80
by 50 feet, setting back so feet, with a spacious
lawn In front, and containing ID large rooms The
improvements have been made under the super
and Messrs S. Il. Walker J. R MahoneR and NJ NJ T.
DOushue, OF the official board the expenditures
aggregating over 81 ,10O The ladies have furnished
carpet and chandeliers for the parlOrS, and
furnace, with the necessary pipes for heating the
entire building.
FINED FOR SELLING WHISKY WITHOUT LICENSE
In the Police Court this morning the case against
MI John Lally. grocery and liquor storekeeper
at the corner or 18th and Streets charged with
selling whisky without license, was called for
trial OFFICER McKenny testified that on the 3d.
the Gath and 18th ut. he sent negro boy into the
defendants store to purchase whisky, and each
Time the colored boy returned with the whisky.
john Bowes, the colored boy. corroborated the
officers testimony The defendant denied the sale
alleged. He was fined s105 Appeal noted
RIVER TRADE-Harbormaster Sutton reports
arrivals at the river front follows: Schr. john
X. FEELS, Loveland 375 tons guano ID. P. Dunlap:
schr. Walter Galloway. 2G3 tons coal, Clark 4
Given; ten vessels with 1000 bushels oysters mar
ket; and six barges with $50 tons Cumberland COAL
various dealers.
JUDGMENT FOR THE PLAINrIFF-In the case of
George L. Arnold against Daniel Rothwel an
a on promiSsory note the plaintiff, ON Sep
Landvoight, moved for Judgment by default, not
wfthstandng defendants pleas The ground OF
the motion that the affidavit of defense accom-
pany1ng defendants pleas, as required by the I'D
rule OF the court, is Insufficient The motion was
then argued by counsel on both sides. To-day Mr..
Justice James granted the motion and gave ludg-
ment Tor George L. Arnold.
A HUSBANDS CHARGES AGAINST HIS W1FR.-To-
day Messrs L. l. O'Neai and S. L. Drury, for John
H. Smith, filed bill for divorce from Catherine
G. Smith. He sets forth his marriage to defendant
whose maiden name was Jackson, at Cincinnati,
Ohio, February 1ath, 1865 and that they lived to,
geher till september 9th, 1878 at which date while
they were boarding with compliments father in
Baltimore. his father account of her gross mis-
conduct, ordered her out of the house. and that he
has lived apart from her since He charges her
With adultery.
THE COMING BICYCLE RACEs.-The bicyclers OF
washington are making great preparations for the
bicycle races to be held at Athletic park the
nth OF October. Although the project originated
with the Capital B club, the Star club, the Cycle
club and the District wheemen have all joined
forces with the Capital club to make the the
most successful OF any yet held here 1t is eX-
pected that the sale OF tickets will be large the
entire proceeds are to be devoted to the laudable
object OF recOnstructing the track All of the
local wheelmen unusually interested In these
races and are determined to make them interest
ing to the spectators.
A PLEASANT RECEPTIoN.-The house OF MI. II. C.
Stler, OF the Vermont-avenue Christian church,
ntUhf. a
social gathering, the occasion being reception
rendered by Mr.. and Mrs Stier In honor OF the mar
rage OF their daughter Margaret to Mr.. George s.
Cooper Many beautiful and useful gifts were dis
played. Among the guests present were Rev. F. ID.
Power and wife, Mr. and Mrs. j. F. Saum, Mr.. and
Mrs B. r. Moore, kev. L L Townsend and daugh-s
ter, Rev. Norman camp and wife, Mr.. and Mrs.
Holman, Mr.. and Mrs. Rutter, Mr. AMI Mrs Cottrel,
Mr.. and MIS- Miller, Mr.. and Mrs. Hazard, Mr. Shep-
herd, Mrs Robinson and daughter, Miss Engel,
Miss Petit, Miss Robertson, and Messra Copeland,
Sharp and Wurdemann.
The Courts.
POLICE CoURT-Jud0e Smell.