Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-05-26
Mr.. Cook and the Sands Jury.

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ills seldom bestOw an attention on personal
publications. Generally 1t Is OF no importance
to do so. But perhaps the article in your last
saturdays issue under the caption, "a Lireiy
Meme in Court-Mr. Cooks Charges Against the
S1nds Jury-Indignation Of the jury" calls for
some consideration and notice
All the essential statements of the article,
so far as they relate in any manner to me are
incorrect. did not express any opinion to the
jtny concerning its findings" 1 was not in
the investigation of any matter connected with
the trial nor of any declaration made by me.
None OF the jury even tntimated that "my age
only saved me from the consequences of my
'1mputations.' hope l do not need the stimu-
lus Of an invitation to induce me to enter upon
an examination which think should be made.
And have not arrived at a period of life which
demands patience or fOrbearance from any one
Attacks of ruffianism can always be wisely re-
PEELED. The facts, so far / am concerned.
were In substance these: In conversation
with two or three persons after the jury was dis
findings" were SO much the result of thorough
and calm consideration of the evidence as of
Of Mr.. Sands and against the petitioner, her SIS
ter and brOther-in-law, and some OF the Witness
es; and that believed there had been too much
"hob-nobbing" In the interest of Mr.. Sands with
some OF the jury. One OF them who had ap-
preached my desk and quietly placed himself
asnoke mn, and sad he aWishsd "e rn1,ao,, me
on the jury to which responded that had
not been addressing him; that could not be
sing my opinion, and that it might be we'll for
him to restrain his Indignation until had time
to sustain what had said by proper proof. The
minated. Time and further pursuit of facts in
the Sands case will determine whether my
opinion OF the findings" were correct or incor-
rect. Whether the pursuit of facts will create
commotion is matter of perfect Indifference
to me. Justice and truth often produce s'cOm-
motion; perhaps always.
Very respectfully, WILLIAM A. Cook.
MARRIAGE LICENSES. Marriage licenses
have been issued by the clerk OF the court to
James NJ. Wolfe and Jennie E. Cox, both of
Charles county, Va; Eugene Trainor and Ho-
norah Bresnahan; John T. Cont and Lizzie W.
Lipscomb. both of Richmond, Va; Henry
Meier and Lizzie c. Ruebsam; Frans Stewart
and Caroline Tervall.
ACQUITTED.-Several days ago complaint was
made to the Commissioners against James Nell
son, an authorized chimney sweep, by George
W. Gaynor, who says that i'm August, 1883, he
had charge of Senator Hales house, No. 1901
IL street, during which time the chimney was
swept, and that after the chimney sweep left
complainant found that a bureau drawer had
been rified of S45 worth of jewelry. Detective
Raft Investigated the case, and reports that
Robert Nelson, brother of the authorized
chimney sweep, swept the chimney at the time
mentioned, and that circumstances indicated
purloined the jeweiry. James Nelson was ar,
rested. In the Police Court this morning the
case was dismissed, the Judge remarking that
II only amounted to a suspicion.
THE G. A. R.-The committees of the G. A. r.
having charge of the decoration services Satur-
day met last Saturday and perfected their ar
engagements. The council OF the department
also met and adopted an address to the men,
bers of the National Encampment to meet at
Portland, Maine, next month, presenting Gen.
s. $. Burdette candidate for the office OF COM
mander-in-chief
Miss HUNTINGroN's SONG REcITAL.-The
sale Of seats for the song recital of Miss Agnes
Huntington, at Marinis hall tomorrow eve
ming. is now in progress at DroOps. Miss Anna
w. Storey, of this city, will assist Miss Hun
tington with recitatiOns. This is Miss Storey's
first appearance in Washington in some years.
RoBBER1Es REPoRTED.-P F. Carlson, 924 E
street, reports stolen from his house an over
coat and vest, worth S25. a. S. johnson, 1910
9th street, reports stolen from the National
hotel timers tools worth S15.75. a. A. Rock
SIT 7th street southwest, reports that his house
was entered last night and robbed Of ST. and
watch and chain.
IMPORTANTSALE OF UNIMPROvED PROPERTY
IN GEORGETOWN. ID. CHR. Bowling will sell
tomorrow afternoon, at $50 o'clock, very val
liable unimprOved property the northeast
corner StOddard and Congress streets. The 10
cation is the best in Georgetown, and the sale
offers splendid opportunity to secure profit
able investment.