Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-02-20
The Railroad Disaster.

ing the arrival of the Richmond express and
was informed by the officials at the depot 1t
was one hour late. After patiently staying this
road employees would give no satisfaction CON
am. that the collision was learned of, and then
il was too late To- take conveyance to the scene
of'disaster. Meanwhile the Richmond express,
instead Of stopping at Alexandria, so passengers
could get convenience for the night there, ran
within a few yards of the collision. The con-
ductor, ut the same time, told everybody to
keep their seats. they would be in Washing.
ton in ten minutes. But instead of this they
were compelled TO remain in the cars, without
any fire. until O'Clock this morning. There
We're two ladies witha small baby, and many
others with such miserable accommodations
that peanut vender might be ashamed OF.
THE ASSOCIATED CHARITIEs.-The third SUBJ
division OF the Associated Charities during De-
cember and January, distributed fuel and grO-
ceries to- 81 families, clothing to 8 persons,
shoes to H. and emRI3{, nlsnt to s. home was
at the home, 1909 II street northwest under
the supervision of Mrs. H. Main, are taken care
of very old men and women who are entirely
dependent are provided for. This winter has
brought TO the knowledge of the visitors several
new cases who are not asking charity. yet re-
quire helping hand until they can find en-
ployment. There is more than usual sickness
in the subdivision. AT q recent meeting of the
board of directors it was decided to send class
OF young women to the cooking school; also to
furnish material to others anxious to work
rather than receive aims, who receive fair COM
pensation for the garments made up. These are
given to the sick aud helpless. The third sub
there are many in tue subdivision who have
not yet contributedofth their abundance. Clothing,
which is very much needed can be sent to the
and 18th street, in Redfern's building; money
TO Riggs s Co.
RoBBERIEs REpORTED.-William Fl. Dodge,
2O3 East Capitol street. reports stolen o n ais
room a lot OF drawing instruments, q fountain
an md cord h,nS D. r.
Ross Io14 sa venss report .tosn
from carriage In front Of their store . buffalo
E1ee fagsa s hass a% 4as h
in front OF his store. half dozen OF collars,
piece of cashmere and q jersey, valued at $50
CHARGED WITH sYIADLISG.-John Gardner
was charged in the Police Court this morning
viii be held several DAYS. When the cbsrge viii I
probably he changed TO a more serious one.
Gardner. it is alleged, has been going about the
which. it is alleged. does not exist, collecting
from each subscriber the sum of 81.
VERDICT AGAINsTTHE DIsTRICr-This morn.
ing i'll the Circuit Court. the case of Paul Bona
wares against the District and James Hughes,
was tried and Il verdict was given for plaintiff
for 500 damages. The complainant was a
tenant III II house on the site of which Hughes
/ had contracted to build the police station for
the fifth precinct and refused to yacate claim
Ing that ne was entitled to legal notice. Under
the direction ofthe District Hughes pulled down
I
tric' for $4,000 damages.
ENTERTAINMENT AT Masonic TEMpLE-In
response 10 Or. Baers request for the poor of
Capitol Hill. the donations Of money and pro-
visions last night at Waugh church We're both
liberal and timely. The ladies will receive their
friends and the public to-day from 4 to 10 D. H.
with dinner AID refreshments at Masonic Tenn
"ug ladies under eharse Of o Drill o eIsafy
Ourand. OF the Washington Light Infantry, this
evening" singing by Mrs L. r. True and others
AM prOri,r IT. hmm ID
Hay. esd. y souvenir cup and saucer will be
presented to every ticket holder Proceeds for
parsonage fund.
\ WIFE SUES FOR A DIyoRCE.-To-dayM essrs
Miller and Forrest. for Frances L. Burns, filed
blu for divorce from Arthur +. Burns They
were married in Howard county, Nd June
Both, 1870. and she charges desertion by him
Tor more than three years.
FIRE IN TIE CoUNTY.-Yesterday afternoon,
a frame dwelling house, owned bv the heirs Oh
Henry Naiicr, situated near the Anacostia
road. and occupied by Ellen Bowman, caught
fire from stove, and was entirely consumed.
time. Mr.. Majors loss is about $3.50 and Mr.
Bowinan's about $500. No insurance.
CROSSES OF HoNOR.-The New York Seventh
regiment has awarded to its war vet
Grams who re-entered the service in the
late war in other organizations a cross of honor
IL bronze and silver A parade and review OF
the regiment is to- be held at their arInory in
New York, on March 18th, In honor Of its war
honor To those to whom IL has been awarded
Among those who have received the award are
Gen. VIM. Henry Browne and Col. VIM. L.
Bramhall, of this city, and Gen. James r.
y Beirne, formerly q resident here.
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Alexandria Affairs.
Reported for THE EVENING STAR
FIRE.-About three O'Clock this morning a
frame tenement ON Lime Kiln Hill, on Lee,
near GibDoD street, occupied by a colOred man
named Scott, caught fire and was burned down
The loss is about $500.
TUT. al.
normal school at Farmvile, will meet next
Tuesday there, to investigate the charges
against A. w. Harris, the secretary, who re-
sided here some time, and who Is well known
in Washington. Treasurer Mitchell Charges
him with presenting false vouchers for sand xc
FIRE THIS MoRNING.-About 1880 O'Clock
this morning the roof Of franz house on Fair
lax street, between Cameron ara Queen streets
caught nre from spark and OccaSioned an
alarm The flames were soon extinEuished the
damage not exceeding $50.
FERRY RoUTE-BOth steamers are running on
the Alexandria and Washington ferry which Is
Kept open by hourly trips
NOTES.-The occupants Of the station house
this morning are James Owens, arrested by ON.
Ger Goodrich; Albert Mccain, arrested by ON.
Ger Bettls, Tor mlsdemeanOr.-Thei ice Opposite
the city IL quite heavy, and on YESTERDAY NOM.
ing several persons walked across but the w ash.
ington Terry was soon opened, and later In the
day some tugs passed up, making q channel
down 10 the open water below Quantico.-The
Alexandria fish wharf viii Jbe rented by auctiOn
| on the last Saturday Of this month.-The old