Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-02-17

THE CLAIMANT TO THE POTOMAC FLATS.
Mr.. John L. kdwell, whose claim to the Po-
tomac flats has made his name familiar in this
city, died yesterday at his residence in George
town, in the sixty-sixth year of his age He
started in life as a druggist in Georgetown and
at one time was the proprietor of a handsome
drug store on the avenue, near 14th street. Ee-
ueyfng that the marShy ground which was ris-
ing out OF the river just above the Long bridge
was destined to be valuable he took steps to Sc
cure title through the Land office, and sue
ceeded; When the project 10 reclaim the flats
came before Congress his title was made the
basis Of claim for purchase. The improve
Inent- however, has gone ON and his claim has
not been settled: He engaged largely in min
ing enterprises In virginia and elsewhere, but
oeo In moderate circumstances. He leaves
widow two sons aud two daughters.
Mf. kidwell was born in Rockville Mon:gom-
cry county, Nd, in the year 1919 and Was a
son Of Francis and Ann Lansdale kidwelI The
years of age, and clerked for DR.. Massey, who
Kept a drug store at the corner of Market and
Bridge streets: then with DIR. Linthcum also a
Georgetown druggist, after which he opened a
drug store at the corner of Prospect avenue and
high street, which he conducted for fifteen
years, until he removed dis drug business TO
washington. During visit to Virginia. about
Jour years ago, he was stricken with paralysis,
rom which he never recovered The funeral
Will take place Thursday morning.
A NoLLE Pros. IN THE CASE OF FREEMAN
Ihe case OF William Freeman, colored, charged
with keeping gambling house at the corner of
Washington and 4th streets, whose place was
!.ided BY the police Saturday night, was set for
trial In the Police Court this morning. When il
came up Assistant District Attorney Thomas
stated that while he was personally satisfied
gaming was going on in defendants place. he
nad no legal proof, and would therefore nolle
pros. the case.
To JAIL FOR STEALING HAr.-Jim TAYLOR
colored, went into Dittrich's hat store yester-
day, and said he wanted his fur cap mended
was waiting on other customers, Taylor put a
~ nat In his pocket and ran out, closely fol-
lowed by the clerk who caught and held him
after struggle In the Police Court this morn
Ing Taylor was sent to jail for six months.
A LECTURE on THE CoNsTITUTIoN:-sIr.
George Ttcknor Curtis delivered a lecture last
evening before the students of the Georgetown
University law school, upon The Implied Pow
the request of Mr.. X. II. Merrick and number
OF prominent lawyers were present To listen TO
H. MI Curtls TOOK strong ground against either
a strict or q loose construction OF the Constitn
ton, advocating simply lust construction ),
founded on the meaning of those who prepared
the constitution. He discussed at some length
the general welfare" clause, and earnestly on
posed the latitudinarian construction OF the
nation. "e''ie vi the
WAGES on THE RINK BUILDING.-Sfr. George
1.maeft, IT., architect has sent letter to ssrhe
Brotnerhood OF Carpenters and Joiners of Amer
lea IN reference to the wages paid at the rink
Doinlng; he states that union wages are not
paid AT the building, and that when he spokeSo
SIAh reporter OF men being paid what they
SSA0 ~oH,h ne mad refereAce more to the
iaoorers. IL Is my fixed opinion that no one
snouio force nrsi-class carpenters to work for
,ess tnan 70 per day" Amember of the car
Psntsn union In conversation with a STAR re-
porter today said that there is no boycott
against Mr.. Emmert. wv
MARRIAGE LICENsEs.-Marriage licenses
nave oeen issued by the clerk OF the court to
James d. Crayhtll, of Baltimore Nd and An
nis r. Berry; scott Lockett and Maggie Bond:
Guiara FILLMORE Tanner and Annie Mary
SS0n;k ,h Of SuiPsPer county, Va; Vortex W.
omltn ana Matilda NJ Madison, of Culpeper
county, q; Americas Dawson and Rachel w
Irunneil, both Of Montgomery county, Md
GINS poRcELAINs AT AUCTION - Mr.
lowing VIII begin he sale tomorrow at his
auction rooms, It'll an Pennsylvania avenue,
Al II O'Clock, OF superb collection of Chinese
porcelaans, embracing fine line OF table decor
auons, SUCH as dessert, lunch, breakfast and
dinner plates, beautifully decorated, and suit
able for entertainments and private use. Also
choice vases and parlor decorations which will
be sold without reserve.
SPECIAL SALE OF MOoUEr AND OTHER ELE-
CANT CARFErs--Mr. Bowling will sell on Fri.
day, February Goth, at his auction rooms com
m6ncing at II O'Clock, q splendid line OF new
made up carpets OF the latest patterns and de-
signs. See advertisement giving dimensions, &c.