Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-05-28
Condensed Locals.


Subscriptions for the Barfhold statue will be
received by Joseph BOwes, manager of the
Equitable Life Assurance society, at 1926 +
street northwest. the agents OF that company
having been designated To- receive subscriptions
throughout the United states.
Mr.. John w. Griffin, for many years clerk
in the office OF the controller of the currency,
and prominent Mason OF the District, died last
evening at D o'clock
The lady managers of the METROPOLITAN In
dustral school met yesterday in the school
building. corner 10th and Fl streets northwest.
Mrs. Senator Logan and Mrs. Bartlett were
elected members of the board. q. W. Knox,
esq, of knox's express, has rendered the ladies
the of omnibus to give the children a
picnic in one of the groves near town.
From BrentanO Brothers We have the London
illustrated papers of May 10Th.
j. Il. Winner has just closed the sale to Mrs
Starring. of Baltimore. for Mr.. Cioldschmid of
the elegant house recently erected by him
the northeast corner OF Massachusetts avenue
and 18th street, for SI6.OOO. Mrs. Starring's
plans are now completing for handsome
studio in connection with this house on the 18th
street side.
The will of the late Nelson Isdell, leaving
500 to each of his five children. and the re-
mainder 10 his wife during her widowhood, was
filed to-day.
Mr.. j. Amber Smith has, for George H. Eos
key, filed n bill for divorce against Emma Eos
key. They Were married in 1869. and he
charges that in May, 1854, she committed adul-
terry
named Morris Wright was fined SO, or thirty
days for breaking hickory cane over the head
of a colored barber, who said the blow did not
knock him down because his head twas like "A
goat = mead.
Richard Neal. colored was fined So by Judge
Smell to-day for indecent exposure.
The Police Court will convene at O'Clock al
IN. on Decoration day.
416 9TH street. last night. caused by electric
wire coming in contact with and setting fire to
the top OF the bay window; damage slight
AN APRON AND BASKET SOCIABLE-A Swiss
apron and basket Sociable held at 18th
street NJ. f. church East Washington. last
flnn hmm 81 rod.
fruits and flowers We're disposed Of \ pleasing
feature of the entertainment was the presenta-
ton to the pastor. Rev. j. III. Ryland. of a hand
some gold watch by Mr. John :. burton on be-
half OF the members and friends of the church.
THE WAYLAND SEMINARY COMMENCEMENT
The commencement exercises of Wayland
Seminary We're held last evening at Calvary
Baptist church. DIR. Gregory, of the civil SER
vice commission. made address and deliv-
cred the diplomas Ia the following graduates:
Theological department Christopher y. Rob
gum. Baltimore, Md: Thomas III. Thorn pson.
Tolersville, Va. Normal department-Britton
Gates. Winston. \. C.: Lindsey b. (in"dni
Baltimore, Md; Junius T. Loving Washington
d. G.; Charles III: Marshall. AInissville, Va;
Robert y. McGuin. Baltimore. Md; John H.
Penrose. Boydton, Va; Isaiah : r. Robinson.
King and Queen Court House. Va; Thomas
II. Thompson;. ToIersville. Va; Carrie b.
Brown, Bangs, Va; Maggie f. Lewis Alexan-
dria. Va: Eliza e. Reade, King aud Queen
Misses Lula Moss, Emma Brown. VI. V Danger
feId. Mary Gains and Mr. Park Brown. OF the
Industrial department of the institute.
THE QUASTIco HIGH TEA-The moonlight
excursion on the river tomorrow evening got
ten up for the benefit of the Garfield Memorial
hospital. known a. the Quantico High Tea Will
be In every way one of the plea>antest and most
select ever given. The Lady managers arc all
prominent In society. and have worked very
hard In make IL a success financially as well AZ
socially All the large hotels have contributed
generously toward the supper, and. with the
fine music and delightful company, u thor
oughly enjoyable time will be had
GRAND DECORATION DAY EXCURSION TO
PEN-MAR AND THE BLUE RIDGE VIA BAITI-
MORE AND Potomac RAILRoAD-A special
excursion train will leave the Baltimore and
Potomac railroad station at $50 am for Pen
Mar and the Blue Ridge on Decoration Day
May 30 and returning here about % u. m The
Ilde through the beautiful scenery of the Blue
Kidge mountains is picturesque in the extreme
ever changing views. until Pen-Mar is reached
from the summit of which il spread before the
the states of Maryland. Pennsyfvania and West
virginia y fine band OF music win give con-
certs AT the pavilion during the afternoon All
amusement and pleasure TIE Visitors. Meals
2o cents, heireshmentS at moderate prices.
Fare, round trip. 50; children fc twetfl = and 10
years, 81 Tickets can bs parhasedr, at the
offices Of the cOmpany-13th aud Pennsyl-
wanna avenue and Baltimore and Potomac rail-
road station.
CIGARS AT AUCrIoN.-Mr Bowling will sell
sfNty-tWo thousand cigars, popular brands AT
his auction rooms, Tomorrow at 12 o'clock
Dealers should give the safe their attention
POSTPOSEMENT OF SALE OF THE FINE RESI-
DENCE 1910 CORCORAN STREET.-The sale OF
this handsome residence, No. 1910 Corcoran
street, l. postponed in consequence of the rain
until tomorrow afternoon, at the same hour
This Is valuable property, and should conn
mand the attention of capitalists seeking in
Nestment, or parties desiring a comfortable
home.
LOCAL STOCKs.-Duncanson Bros advertise n
sale OF bank, railroad and other stocks for to-
morrow among which VIII be found some of
tue safest stocks for investment.
SCBt.RBAS PROPERTY.-A fine builtlif1. lot on
NOiuDlbla Heights, opposite Columbian college
grounds, will be sold tomorrow afternoon at G;
3ciock IL Is one OF the best located lots on tie
Heights. See advt. 20 y r.
rio-MoRRow Is RED TICKET DAY at Baum's
call. ~ - A
EA-fRESIDENT AETHURS HoRSES-Owing
W the ram the sale of ex-President Arthur's
norses aid not take place yesterday, the auc-
uoh being postponed until Tomorrow at 10
ocfeh From the description i'm the adver-
ustnieht persons can at this sale get splendid
carriage and road horses. some of which are
very fast The sale will take place at Mr.
oowen stables, Gas New York avenue.