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

Street lamps will be lighted at 5:15 p. m. and
eXtiEguished at ) q. m.
Nellie Parker, a young white woman who
carried q young baby in her arms, was in the
dock at the Police Court to-day, charged with
profanity, and she pleaded guilty. The judge
imposed fine of five dollars, in default of
which she and her child were committed.
In the Equity Court yesterday in the case of
Phillips agt. Walbridge, the petition of Geo.
Corkhill was referred to the auditor
The fourth ball given by the employees of Chas.
Baum will be held at Masonic Temple this even
ing.
The festival given at Wells hall, Hyattsville
Md, last night, for the benefit of st. Ambrose
The case of the young men. Mcdonald and
Horne, charged with larceny from the person.
was nOlle pressed in the Police Court to-day.
Ret. George w. Lee, of EdentOn. n. G., who
has been called TO the pastoral charge of the
Fifth Baptist church (colored), to succeed the
late Rev. John Ill. Brooks, was installed in his
new charge last evening. There was a large at
tendance. He was welcomed by the Baptist
clergymen of the District.
Rev. A. Nichols was ordained as Lutheran
minister at the Second English Lutheran church
in Baltimore last night. The ordination cere-
monies were conducted by Rev. c. :. Albert
president of the Maryland snyod. assisted by
Revs. Luther kaufman and j. g. Butler of this
city.
Mr.. Milton E. Smith, of this city, lectured last
night at Maryland hall, Baltimore, on Popular
Errors"
a great many sportsmen have already APP
peared on the shores of the Maryland rivers TO
enjoy the sport OF wild duck shooting.
ACQUITTED BY THE CIVIL COURTS BUT To
BE TRIED BY COURT-MARTIAL.-In the Crimi-
nal Court yesterday afternoon. before Judge
Macarthur, Frank Esmond, a soldier of the Sd
artillery, was placed on trial for the larceny of
watch and chain, valued at $40, from Major
James b. Burbank. Mr.. Walker appeared for
TIE defendant The testimony was 10 the effect
that the watch WAS left carelessly in q closet.
aud afterwards could not be found there. De-
teciive Carter recovered the watch from pawn
broker, learned who had pawned it, and that
the party obtained 50 on IT and gave it to Nc
Cur, iellow-soldier. who stated that he re-
: L. a ESm no fyrrx-
diet oI not guilty, and a nolle prose9ui was en-
tered in the case OF James McGurl for receiving
the property. subsequently, the two soldiers
were placed under military arrest aud put i'm
the guard house at the barracks, where they will
De lried by court-Inartial on charges growing
out OF the same transaction.
DOC AND HIS MASTER BOTH COMMITTED
rGood morning, judge" said Joseph Crane, as
morning, followed by his pet dog. which he had
cnained TO him. keep quiet said the baili1f
All right, he answered but am "A great
man, and am going 10 give my dog To the Pres
1denI Special Officer George I'll. Mckay testi-
he went into a store and began eating candy.
and when spoken to by the proprietor he began
TO swear. Witness said be had been visiting the
Center market and abusing persons because
they refused to give him money. The court
sentenced him TO give bonds, in default OF three
months, which caused another outbreak on the
part Of the prisoner, and he had TO be sent
down. The dog was also committed.
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pastors of Protestant churches on Capitol Hill
held a meeting at the Metropolitan Presby terrain
Thanksgiving service at IL O'Clock Thanksgiv-
Ing morning at the Metropolitan Presby terrain
church lDT; Ches.er'sl. The pastor Of the Met
ropolitan Baptist church, the Rev. William II.
aoung, Will preach the sermon.
FEMALE THIEF SENTENCED TO THE Penn
Arthur, to-day the two cases against Rose
Washington, alias Pettrous, charged with lar
ert Cruit, was called. Mr.. Campbell Darlington
appeared for her and offered to enter "A plea of
guilty in one case If the other was dropped. The
court TOOK the plea of guilty in one case, and
sentenced her 10 eighteen months in the Al
bany penitentiary and directed that the other
case De continued.
RAZOR CARRIERS FROM RICHMOND FINED
Joseph Harding and Edward j. Gallagher
home from Richmond to New York, were ar
rested last night for being drunk ana each had
charged with carrying concealed weapons and
were lined $50 each.
STOPPING THE DISQUALIFICATION Austin.
OF the sixth precinct station. paid a visit TO the
washington Cadet corps fair, at their armory
on street last night, and notified Captain
stopped or another prosecution would follow
Captain Burgess, after consulting his counsel,
MI. Campbell Darlington. decided to Withdraw
the spinning jenny at least for the present
SPECIAL SALE--Messrs. Walter b. Williams
4 Co., auctioneerS, will sell within and in front
OF their salesrooms, corner 10th and Pennsyl-
Vania avenue, tomorrow morning at 10
O'Clock. large collection OF household furniture,
carpets, etc.
CARPETS AND FURNITURE AT AUCTION
Mr. bowling will sell tomorrow. commencing
at 10 O'Clock, within and in front of his auction
rooms, large number of secondhand carpets
parlor a I'd chamber furniture, DC, 18th street
and Pennsylvania avenue.
THE RUG SALE.-The exhibition of the Par
sian carpets, antique and modern rugs, en-
broidered portieres and saddle bags has been
pronounced by connOisseurs as one of the best
ever displayed in Washington. Duncanson
Bros, 9th and ID streets, begin the sale to-
morrow at IL a. m. and p. IN.
RAG BABY.-If there is any truth in the
oad adage, "A little nonsense now and then Is
reiished by the wisest men, a visit to the new
National will certainly repay one. A rag baby
Is full of innocent fun and irresistible laughter
The singing Is very good, and the dancing first
rae and there Is nothing Objectionable In The
entire performance.