Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-06-15


made careful examination OF the work on
the south approach to the Capitol. and found
the wall overhung three-eighths OF an inch i'm O
height Of ten feet
The witness under examination by Mr.. Jack
son described various defects he claimed To
north terrace. One crack in the south. approach,
ne SAID, could be seen from a distance OF $50
iee1 He thought the north terrace was a very
rough work. He did not md but one
plaster that was laid properly II de-
scribed this thing" said the witness, 'Just
don't Ike it, let him 60 Up and look at IL him
SSH The marble in the north terrace, he said,
Mas very rough and not laid on Its quarry bed.
opinion OF practical sionecutter to that of a
man who had his learning from books Il
wouldnt probably have been here" said the
witness, 'if had not read that testimony that
stonecutter did not know his business
as as well as the man who read books"
Inc witness said that he had worked on the
Capitol extension as superintendent. He did
!! n0t mink the Capitol would have been built IL
u mad not been for his efforts In pushing the
After the witness spf had given a long lis, OF
buildings he had constructed Mr. Jackson asked
Mi,n whether he considered Mr.. Clark tirst-
-. II do not wish to answer that question:" said
Major Jonas ruled the question out.
~ rs very easy to answer it." said the wit
ness; out do not care to answer It."
SENSATION.
ar. strong, before leaving the stand, was
asked II he had been approached by any one
created something OF a sensation by saving Mr.
Mr.Clarks clerk, had called upon
nun saturday evening, shaken his fist I'm his
well for him to testify.
The defense declined to cross-examine Mr..
Mr.: McPyncheon was then called to the stand
Dy the defense, and said that Mr.. Strong's re-
Por OF the conversation they had was as false
Strong used some very profane and obscene
language regarding Mr.. Miller. He denied that
ne mad threatened Mr.. Strong or shaken his
Death OF Mr.. Robert III. Graham.
Inc numerous friends Of Mr.. Robert Ii. Gra-
ham, the well-known carriage builder of 9Th
street, Will be panied to learn that he died at
912 CLOCK this morning at his residence, No.
OIL 9th street northwest, in his saith year. Mr..
Graham was native OF Alexandria, but came
here when boy and learned his trade with
Ihos. +. Young. Afterwards he lived In South
washington, his residence being on G street
between 7th and th.and married Miss Hillyer,
VINO survives him with seven children, some of
whom have grown up and married. Mr.. Ora
ham entered into business over so years ago
ior himself, locating on Sth street and building
three quite extensive shops. He was promi-
nent in the old National Guard association and
as such was sergeant I'm the three months
w ashington X. A. Chapter, the knights Temp,
lar and the Scottish Rite of Masonry. He
was also an odd Fellow, a r. q. of
Der Of the Washington Light Infantry and
the National Rifles He had been treasurer of
Dawson Lodge for twenty-five years. and held
Tor long series OF years. He died I'm the faith
OF the Presbyterian church. For the past ten
years MI. Graham had been in failing health. He
leaves an unblemished reputation; was hearty,
whole,souled man, ever ready to do a kindness
or charitable act. Rev. Dr. Sunderland was
with him In his last hours.
Local Notes,
In the case Of Samuel Hessler, assault with
intent to KILL to-day, the forfeiture of recogni-
zance was stricken out.
The Columbian Harmony Cemetery Assocla-
ZION, with John II. Brooks, president; James w.
simms ArehbaS LEWIS aea 5 Ga7nsh
directors, has filed q certificate Of incorpara-
ton.
MARRIAGE LICENSES. Marriage licenses have
been issued by the clerk Of the court TO Nc
Henry Graftori Frazier and Florence Moore,
Griffin; Samuel Powell and Margaret Elizabeth
Hinton; j. w. Johnson and Lavinia Hender-
son; Victor Emanuel Boone and Estella Berry;
Town Gray and Belle Miner, of Frederick coun-
y, Nd; Charles E. Williams and Matte Louise
AN AFFRAY ON A STREET CAR-About n
quarter past twelve o'clock Sunday morning a
night occurred on Columbia street car at ID
Charles B. West, and a man named John Sulli.
van participated. Both men showed signs OF
the fight Sullivan struck the driver with his
drivers life, drawing a revolver from his pocket,
which he did not use. In the Police Court this
morning sullivan and West charged each other
with assault and battery, and the case was con-
tinued until Wednesday. Maisak was charged
with threats, and the court accepted his per-
sonal bonds. He was also charged with carry
ing pistol. and the case was continued.
AN AFFRAY AMONG IrALIANs.-Yesterday
afternoon party of Italians were at Carmine
Gaublio's saloon, In the county, on 9Th street
extended, near the new reservoir. Frank Data
mota, who showed his companions 500, says
he was Knocked down and beaten by three of
Nida, Benedict Totera, and
Giuseppe Cocchia-and that they attempted to
chain. Sergeant Duvall and Officers Barnes
and Larrabee arrested Nida and Totera on a
charge OF larceny from the person; Cocchia
and Gaublio for selling on Sunday To-day in
the Police Court Gaublio was acquitted of sell
Ing beer on Sunday, but admitted selling tonic,
which is violation of the county law. Data
mota was fined $5 for profanity, and the larceny
case was continued.
A GIRL SENTENCED FOR LARcrNy-Emma
Brown, girl, was arraigned in the Police
Court this morning charged with the larceny of
her employer, Mr.. Charles c. Martin, 1l2I 10Th
street northwest. She pleaded guilty and the
court sentenced her to 60 days in Jail. The
An OLD CASE DEcIDED.-To-day Judge Cox.
IN the Court in General Term, decided the case
Of A. j. BOrland against the corporation Of
Washington and j. III. Shre1es. This was a bill
hled July 21st, 1868, for an Injunction to re-
strain the collection Of tax for paving done by
The old corporation, and IL was granted In
July, 1882, DIR. Borland having deceased the
suit was revived by Kate .. Stratton, and in
1883 the Injunction was denied and bill dis
missed. This was appealed from and the case
argued q few days ago by Mr.. A. K. Browne for
SUSPECTED OF AN ATTEMPT AT POISONING
Maggie Ferguson, an inmate of an alleged house
)f Ill lame on ID street, near 18th street yester-
lay gave two companions, Emma Hurst and
Maggie Clancy, bottle of sarsaparilla which
.hey drank. and soon afterward became sick
vomiting and having burning sensation I'm
he throat. Sergeant Diggins took Maggie Fer
,uson into custody on suspicion of putting laud-
anum In the sarsaparilla. In the Police Court
o-day the case was continued until Friday.
DEATH OF WELL-KNowN BUSINESS MAN.
Mr.. VIM. Pinkney Brooke, q well-known busi-
1ess man In this city, q native of Prince
George county, Md, died this morning at
$40 o'clock at his residence, on c street.
near IA street, in the ok Parker man.
ION. He was taken with paralysis on Decem- |
Der 18th last, and has never been well since
He was associated with Mr.. Jno. A. Baker i'm
business. Mr.. Brooke was highly esteemed by /
numerous friends in this city and Maryland /
he was q graduate OF Georgetown college and /
vas at one time delegate in the Maryland |
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