Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-11-09
Condensed Locals.

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extiEguished at a. M.
Mr.. Charles NJ. Nye, who presided at a meet
having returned from New York, denounced as
sianderers persons who, during his absence
from the city, circulated reports damaging to
his reputation as temperance man.
The alumni association OF Georgetown college
Saturday night adopted resolutions of regret
Tor the death of MIR. John +. Hanna.
There will be a tour days trotting meeting at
the Ivy city track, beginning tomorrow. The
horses will be called each day at 2 o'clock.
Mr. Timothy Sands, who was stricken with
paralysis in Cincinnati few weeks ago. and
was brought here by his son-in-law, Mr.. j. D.
Croissant, is slowly sinking at the latters resi-
dence, on 9th street, near +.
The National Rifles fair was we'll attended
saturday night. Ihls week some special at
traction has been arranged for most every even
ing.
In the Epiphany and Ascension Episcopal
churches a plan has been inaugurated of plac-
ing in the pews pamphlets containing the order
of the services tor the benefit of strangers or of
vices.
Frank C. Brooks, Of Virginia, a guest at the
n1nbarton, reported to the police yesterday
Rah found the money under the washstand in
Mr. Brooks room. Mr.. Brooks hid it there and
afterwards forgot where he put it.
Paul Hines, of the Providence league club
who Is In the city, says that the managers of
franchise is in the market He thinks the
Nationals can secure admittance to the league
by a judicious expenditure of money. He would
like 10 play with a Washington league club.
Miss Hattie n. hitting, of Boston, assisted
by local talent, will give concert at the Church
of Our Father Tuesday evening, November IL
Mrs Anna l. Moore, wife of ex-State senator
JOS. L. Moore, OF Montgomery county, Nd,
died at her residence, near Sandy Spring, yes
terday.
Charles Warren, NJ. d., 1920 @ ST. NV, writes
to The STAR that he has never been a member
OF the Capital club, and didn't know there was
such a club in existence.
John Mcnamara, living on Sumner street, in
the county, died suddenly at his home yester-
day morning The coroner gave certificate of
death from heart disease.
During the iorty-eght hours ending at
O'Clock this morning the police made $50 ar
Qmslesl. "e'Se oil the arrested persons were
sunday morning about O'Clock Acting Ser.
geant Larraoee, with squad of officers, raided
house No. 21O9 9th street extended, and ar
rested the proprietor, John III. Johnson, col
pred. VINO was In the Police Court this morning
charged with keeping a disorderiy house and a
hne of $50 was imposed.
John Purdy and others have filed bill against
Joseph Jones, 10 prevent the latter from erect
Ing "a bath room IN such a manner as to cut off
complainants light, &C., on b street, near I'd
northwest
Gen. John A Logan, assisted by Hons, B. K.
Bruce and Frederick Douglass, will open the
far OF the Washington Cadet corps at their
armory on " street northwest, this evening
Religious liberation.
To the Editor of The EVENING STAR
Please publish the enclosed letters in renly n
a communication in Saturday evening STAR
signed A. W. Pitzer. If the reverend gentleman
would read his Bible attentively he would find
these words: Thou shalt not bear false witness
against thy neighbOr." would advise him tn
take care that his gun is properly loaded before
nring. Gums Improperly loaded are apt to kick
back. j. A W.ITFp
WASHINGTON, d. C., November 9th
REV. FArHER-I draw your attention TO the
notice in The STAR stating that We refused the
Rev. Mr.. fftzer 10 come and read the Gospel to
our Protestant inmates. Such a statement is
Incorrect, as we never refuse any minister TO
visit as often as they desire.
SISTER GERAAINE DE LA CROIX, Superior,
Little Sisters OF the Poor, Corner Sd and II
streets northeast.
Providence HOSPITAL,
WASHINGTON, ID. c., November 9th, 1856.
Rer. Futter Wauer:
In reply To the article In THE EVENING STAR
regarding Protestant patients in Providence
hospital would simply state that their minis
tiers have free access 10 them and give them
spiritual comfort whenever they please without
let or hindrance. Rev. DIR. Pitzer has been to
providence hospital many times 10 see his sick,
as also Dr. Leonard and Others
Most respectfully, SISTER BEATRICE.
stabbed with am Oyster Knife.
WOUND WHICH MAY PROVE FATAL