Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-10-07

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Church, j. Whit Heron, w. A. H. Church ct
al, have entered protest against the granting
of a liquor license TO Mrs. Roth, 439 7th street
southwest
HIS FAITH IN AMERICAN METHODS.
The health officer is in receipt of letter
from William Morris, dated at 80 Newland
street, Coleford, Worcestershire, England,
September 2I, 1885, inauiring as to the date
and place OF death of one BENJAMIN Kear who
departed this life somewhere in the states, pro-
badly from live To- ten years ago. He states: 81
am quite aware that this is very meayre infor-
nation. but, unfortunately, it is about all 1 am
aole to afford. In England it would not be
deemed sufficient to find the man, but as Amer
leans are reputed TO manage those things bet
ter than we do am not without hope that my
quest will be successful &c. Chief Clerk Me-
CHM states that he will look over the records
o. the Washington office, then send it to the
New York Office Tor similar action, with the
request that IL be transmitted to PHILADELPHIA
or some other point. and thus keep il travelling
around IL is rather too large a territory for
him osearch all over without help.
\ CHARGE OF PERJUEY.-Mr. e ~ McIn-
tyre was charged IN the Police Court to-day
with perjury alleged 20 have been committed
in the Orphans Court. and the case was con-
tinue1 on $500 bail The warrant was pocketed
by Gen. Henkie, counsel for defendant,
who carried it on from the courtroom, with
permission of the clerk, and he (Gen. Henkle)
positively refused TO permit STAR reporter To
bee ii.
THIEVES SENrENCED-Mary E. Armstead a
young colored girl. was before The Police Court
to-day for stealing several articles from AIDE
laide Ouigg. She pleaded guilty and was
sentenced To thirty days in Jail. Isaiah Robin
son pleaded guilty to- stealing n gold lOcket
from Sarah Russell. and he got elk months.
GEN. BABcocK's EsrArE-Mr ]. G. Payne
has nled for Annie L. Babcock an amicablc suit
against Campbell F. Babcock ct al. for the sale
OF the real estate OF Orviiie f. Babcock, her late
husband, to settle up the estate.
BELLIGEEENT AND PRoFANE.-Geo HOOPER
young man from East Washington. was before
fhS
profanity and assault. and he pleaded guilty 10
both charges. officer Barnes testified that
when he went to arrest Hooper for profanity the
latter threw an axe at him, striking witness on
the hat The court iinposed fine of $40.
MARRIAGE LICENsEs.-Narrage licenses have
been issued by the clerk ri the court To Edward
w. Harvey and Evlyn NJ. Chase: Richard Me A.
lister, ir.. and Mary j. saunders; Nelson Miller
and Martha +. Canick. both of Alexandria Va:
Edwin Turner and Mrs Lizzie Alexander.
f. G. DAVIS OPESING.-In anotherislurnn
will be found the announcement of iiic fall
opening of T. G. Davis, 10 Market space
which takes place tomorrow. He has recently
added largely to each dc plrtmcut oil his stock
Of attractive novelties. These desiring new
and fashionable goods at the lowest prices
should not fail L" visit this establishment as IL
IL one eli the oldest firms in the eisy. and il..;
won an enyiabe reputation by lair dealing.
Two new departments have recently been adj
ed-iadies' and chiidren's aIcriSO underwear
and table linens. Mr. Davis proposes 10 make
these features particularly attractive AID will
offer great bargains in both. No one will he
importuHed 10 Cuy goods.
ROUND TRIP TICKETS TO RfCHMoND.-Re.
duced rates for the Virginia state fir to he held
at Richmond, october 21st, 22d and 23d. arc
announced by the passenger department. NJ the
Pennsylva railroad. Tickets !or the round
trip $3.50, including admission 20 the grounds.
Tickets will be placed ON sale October 2oth 10
23d, inclusive, and good % return until Octo-
Der path, inclusive.
A CARD-FALL OPENING.-I shall have the
pleasure OF exhibiting the latest creations OF
houses In Paris ION Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday nsxte Mines. Virot, jesse, Tuyee and
P.nsat, Morhsnge and Sara Mayer JIG Hutch
inson, eoT Pennsyivania avenue; 2 Trevise,