Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-09-22

Local NOte3s
nd Mrs Theodore Wa,sserbseh, "a street ad
chain, worth $40.
To-day, in Judge James court equity, the
Sprigg Carroll, for divorce, fled August 23d,
was referred to John A. Clarke 10 take the tes-
VIM. Young, the colored man who was ar
rested by Officer Branson for stealing chickens
In Eniontown. was given six months in jail by
Judge Smell to-day.
The case of Abram Green, the colored boy,
charged with driving his wagon over Robert
McGee several days ago 1t the corner Of Penn
sRe Pnca ard ss was sn tried 10
TOOK his personal bonds.
THE HALL. HABEAs CAsE.-To-day James
Hall, who was arrested yesterday On a bench
warrant issued by Chief Justice Cartier on q
reQuisitiop from Gov. Lloyd, of Maryland,
based on charge that he WAS q fugitive from
that state, charged with the larceny of horse
and buggy from River View in PRICE Georges
Vn tas was before
ment was represented by District Attorney
Morthington, and Mr. ID. l.. Cahill, with whom
ME- w. A. Cook Is associated, for the petitioner
Mr.. Cahill stated that MIR. Cook was unweli and
unable to be in court, and asked that the hear
Ing be fixed for next week. He stated that he
wished to traverse the return. Alter some dis
cussion the Judge fixed the hearing for Satur-
day morning AT ten O'Clock, Mr.. Hail renewing
his bond In ~ 900.
A COLoRED EPISCOPAL CoNFERENCE.-Ac con-
ference OF cOl0red Episcopal clerHymen OF the
Lukes p. E church. on 18Th Street Rev. Dr. DR..
Crummell presiding. But few OF the clergy
men expected had arrived this morning. The
The conference, which will consider topics re-
lating to the advancement Of the interests OF
the colored churches, will continue In session
three days.
The sermon this morning was preached by
Rev. A. c. Brown, Of New Haven. AT the after
noon session DR.. Crummeli was elected presi-
a fnr ho Rau = ia hnt
OF New York, was elected secretary, and Rev.
DR.. Cain, OF Richmond, Va, treasurer. The
conference adjourned q little before two O'Clock
until this evening, when there will be a discus.
sion on the subject, 1.-THE relation Of the Gospel
and the church to the TEMPORAL condition OF
lion Of the black race in the United States"
Among the clergymen present to-day besides
those named were Rev. Mr.. Massiah, of North
of Alexandria, Va. Among the lay delensies
REssennt XeF ssaM Minor 81 Wallace of kcS
mond, Va, and ]. {. Norwood, OF this city. This
is the fourth annual conference.
SUIT FOR $5, 1000 DAMAGEs.-To-day Robert
ROgersOn entered suit against Albright g. Co.
tor damages laid at $5, 600, because OF injuries
received september ~, 1855, while In the EN-.
more, Md. He alleges that by reason OF de.
PENDANTS agents negligence In the manage
ment of their appliances In loading and un.
loading coal cars ne had his left leg broken aud
has lost the use OF the muscles thereof
ARRESTED AS FUGITIVE. Leon ".
Waters, boy about nineteen years old, was
arrested in this city yesterday a fugitive
from the Reform school of Baltimore county,
Nd, and taken back TO the Reform school.
About two years ago young Waters, who lived
near the Relay House, il is stated, married a
young lady named Page at Alexandria His
father objected TO the match, and the boy was
sent to the Reform school. He escaped about a.
year ago, enlisted, and came 70 this city to SEQ
his vile, who resides here He was then ar.
rested and sent back to the Reform school,
whence he escaped yesterday.
The LICENSE TAX FOR STREET CARs.-In
the Equity Court to-day before Judge James
the case of the Washington and Georgetown
railroad company agt. the District-bill for in
junction TO restrain the District from i'm posing
license tax on street cars-was heard, Mr..
Totten tor the railroad and Mr.. Riddle for the
defendant No decision was reached.
The CONCERT AT THE CAPIToI.-The follow.
ing is the program for the Marine band concert
at the Capitol grounds this afternoon at half
past four: i, march, 1.-The Queens Jubilee"
Watson; 2, overture, Raymond" Thomas; B,
valse. "La Rein de Ia Mer" 10y requesu, Libe-
rati; A. cornet solo, "Felice," Liberati. Mr.. Wal
ter +. NTH; 8, collocation, "Reminiscences of
1reland;" 9, ptccoIo solo, "KimIoch of KIM
Musical joke 10y request, Missat; 9, gaIop,