Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-02
Condensed Locals.

Condensed Locals.
The stockholders OF the Masonic Hall Association
last night elected the following directors H. Hooe
y. D. Larner, W. H. Goods, l. l. johnson and W. j.
Stevenson.
Las; evening Onicer Dean took to the second pre-
cinct station colOred female infant, apparently
two weeks old. found on a lot between and S and
9Th and 10th streets northwest II was sent to ST.
The incorporators and contributing members OF
the Chidren's Hospital at a meeting last evening
elected DE- d R Hagner Dr. w w Johnson 9, DIT
r r. Perry and Anthony Pollock 10 NIL vacancies
on the board of directors.
was taken suddenly sick at the stables OF MI:
Washington Nailor. on E street, between 18th and
l4th streets northwest, and died shortly after
wards
Pentalpha Lodge, No. %. F. A. A. NJ. last even
ing elected and Installed the following officers: W.
p. Crews W. NJ; C. E TOwne S W.; j. p. Burke, j.
W.; j. C. Poynton. Sec; J. W. Griffin. Treas
In the recorder of deeds Office ID. l. Engel. j. A.
Fulmer. Joseph keeney. A. MichaeliS and Emanuel
Stern have placed on record certificate OF incor-
poration OF the central club, for the promotion OF
social intercourse
William Lee, a ten-year-old colored boy without
home was convicted in the Police Court this
morning OF stealing coat worth $50 from the
the boy TO sweep and run errands. The boy was
sent to the reform school
To-day W. E. Mundell filed a bill in equity agt
John H. Caste ct al for the partition OF the estate
OF the late John p. CastelL
COMING TO TEE INAUGURATIo.. Tho Young
Mems Democratic club Of Middletown, s. l., have
decided TO send committee OF ten 10 attend the
Inauguration of Gov. Cleveland. The officers OF
the Bird regiment, National Guard. OF California,
have decided TO send a detachment or seventy-five
men TO participate in the inauguration The bat
TALON win leave Francisco about the middle of
February, and VIII be absent about four weeks
HANNAH E. MAUP1Ss wILr--The will OF the late
Hannah E. Maupln, formerly OF Wilkesbarre, Pa,
who died here November 18th. was filed for pro-
her daughter. Emma Hillard Wheeler. $1,000
which she has invested IN farm called '1Hawkes-
adjoining farm Marengo free from the control OF
her husband, and II she die without issue, to re-
son and Salle Hillard owen, TO whom she leaves
the balance OF her estate reServing sixty shares
Pennsylvania railroad stock and the household fur
names executives. The petition nled states
that the personal estate amounts 10 $4,000.
A Truss BROKEN AT CRITICAL TME.-Last
Monday night while the Congregational church
was crowded with people attending the Twain
Cable readings, Mr. j. q. McGin discovered that
one OF the large trlSSeS supporting tho roof had
Ial at any time. The next day, with the approval
OF the building Inspector, the roof was temporarily
strengthened pending permanent repairs Build
this morning and gave special Instructions TO Mr.
McGill, the architect. who has engaged compe-
dition possible II WIN take about eight or ten
days TO accomplish IL. A close examination shows
at any moment II the discovery OF the condition OF
the roof had not been made when 1t was
REAL ESTATE sALE-Messrs Duncanson Bros
sold yesterday afternoon at auction for Isaac L
johnson and George Francis Dawson, trustees lot
No. In l. y Chapman'S subdivision OF the north
half Of square 3S5, improved by frame dwelling
No III nth street northwest, to Mrs. Antonio F.
Aattern, for 81 rs.
A CoLosED GUNNER SHOOTS FARMERS Son.
Yesterday afternoon Mr. VIM. Kenneday farmer
living near Balls Hin about three miles from In
iontown, D. C., Ordered colored man named John
Newman on his place. Newman had several dogs
N Nj ad vic
farm Kennedy shot at one OF his dogs, and when
he ordered Newman OF the latter said "You -
In few minutes he returned TO Nj. Kenneday's
house and 1red at him A portion OF the shot
mander Of the shot lodged the elder
coat Newman then made his escape, and has not
yet been captured
THE ARso AssocATroN.-Last Sunday evening
banquet was rendered TO Mr. Samuel King from
Princeton, by the Argo Literary association and
friends, at Fick's cafe. Twelve toasts were given
Those present were g. King, S. Schonfarber A.
lnger. Il. Goodman, G. Goldsmith, S. Herzog, J.
Nehaelis 5. RoSenthal, S. Richold, r. Mint heiner
c. Hart and N. King, of this city; ". Hochster and
a Ellis, OF New York, and \. King Of Newark.
RECENT RoBBERIEs.-Rebecca Hinton. ss7 street.
reports that her house was entered by prying open
tne window, and two boxes Of French candy, box
Of cigars and $500 In money were stolen value,
SSR5Q--Janles Myers 65 Pierce street. reports
that his hen-roost was broken into about O'Clock
sunday afternoon and six chickens stolen; value
S$-Jouu W. Lppctt, 3o4 4 Street SOUTHWEST,
ports stolen from his house $50 In money. 400
cigars, revolver. a gold ring and two Mexican
coins, value, $50. Sc. S. Browning, reports
stolen from his house at 104 ID street, S3l in
inoney.-Stolen from the yard OF 6. L Tindall
40 "a street southeast. sc worth Of goods
from the store OF Frederick w. SeebOde 1874
stn street northwest yesterday, an overcoat,
worth &0-From the hallway OF the house OF
HOLLIS Amidon 7O9 East Capitol street, last night
an oyercoat valued al S10-From the yard OF
John h. Bell, Al Jackson alley yesterday afternoon
nve chickens valued at s..
KILLED BIZ A TKAIN.-This morning the Richmond
train, leaving the Baltimore and Potomac depot at
otl5, struck col0red man named Richard Wilson,
Just south OF the Long bridge and Instantly killed
hlm He Is supposed 10 have been asleep on the
track
RENARKABLE DIsPLAY.-During his wander
ihs, scribe or The STAR was attracted by a dense
crowd making It's way TITO r. Goldschmidts Man,
moth Toy and House furnishing establishment,
eIa-1th ST n W., where IL seemed almost tmpOSSl-
ore 10 gain admlHance. The ground floor of this
estao!shinent runs through from eth to Sih street,
ana occupies 10000 square feet OF space. The &C.
elsaon was the annual holiday opening. and IL Is
40 wonder IL attracted such number. for the
eject on entering the store really dazzling: to
sotnest Dinner, Tea and Chamber sets greeted the
eye;t 10 the left the most beautiful collection N
CNoreu glass ware, tnterSperSed with ornamented
Sttss ahc Terra Gotta and BlSque figures, while IN
the rear was the Immense stock OF toys OF every
description, making in all a display that no one
Should fail 10 see.
TAINTED WHEN SHE HEARD HER LOVER WAS AR.
kESssD-lsaae Martin, young white man pleaded
guilty In the Police Court this morning TO charge
OF stealing an oyercoat from Waiter NJ Purnphrsy
ana ne was scented 10 six months I'm jai Martin
Sa paperhanger and was employed in the house
where Humphrey nyei, and when leaving the
Nous one evening he took the coat with hin. De-
tscuves Mattingiy arrested the thief and recovered
me pr0perty. MarttIS sweetheart tainted when