Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-03-20
Condensed Locals.

At a meeting of the T. NJ Healy branch of the
Irish National League last night $500 was sent
to the National secretary proceeds of the
lecture of Hon. A. VI. Kelley at Ford's opera
houSa sAG time ago. The branch decided TO
hold fhontNf instead of weekly meetings in
The last quarter at Mrs. Flora G. Dennisou's
dancing academy begins on Tuesday next and
ends with the May ball, May 10th.
At a meeting of the Catholic knights of Amer
lea of this District, j. II. Busher president, an
Interesting letter was received from the sisters
of the Holy Cross thanking the Knights for
their efforts in behalf of st. Joseph's orphan
The will of the late Washington A. Young,
fled for probate yesterday, gives to his wife,
lsadore l. Young. all his estate absolutely, ex-
gives her for life only. and then TO his nephew,
Howle Young, in fee.
PENNSYLVANIA avenue. discovered that his safe
had been robbed of $500 in money, three gold
watches, two gold chains, a diamond necklace
and pistol, the whole valued at $1,000. a
man who had been in his employ for several
months was also missing.
Mrs. Sallie Smith, who was buried from the
St. Aloysius church last Thursday was a re-
markable old lady. She was born nearly ninety
years ago; was confirmed as a member of the
Catholic church by Bishop Carroll eighty-two
years ago. She was the mother of VIM. Henry
Smith, assistant librarian OF the House of Rep
The Public Opinion company, for publishing
weekly periodical OF that name, has filed Ger
$4,000, with the privilege OF Increasing IL to-
100000. The trustees for the first year are
4tooert Nourse, frank s. Presbrey, Frank NJ.
- ryon and W. A. III. Church.
Mrs. Ellen Sweeney, who keeps a grocery
store at 14th and G streets southeast was be-
fore the Police Court to-day charged with keep
Ing an unlicensed bar, and the court imposed a
nne OF 81 05, from which she appealed.
timothy HanIon, q small boy whose parents
I'VE In south Washington, was before Judge
Smell to-day for stealing coal from the Balti-
more and Potomac railroad. Officer Walsh
stated that Timothy sold the stolen coal to paw
MS way 10 the Dime museum. The judge SEN
fenced him To the Reform school,
Dr. John =. Newman will take charge of the
metropolitan church tomorrow morning.
Two OF Pinkerton's detectives passed through
arrested in Jacksonville, Fla, some DAYS ago
by order OF the New York authorities.
THE CRY MARKETs.-The Official Price Cur
rent of the Washington produce exchange
SITES tnat the Hour market Is steady under
at present, but ample for the current wants
Oats are steady. as also corn. The receipts of
hay are liberal; market slow, anything but
best grades difficult To place. Straw is quiet and
steady. Creamery butter supplies the demand
Nearby roll with color, Strictly fresh and sweet
will now sell. Old without demand or sale
The receipts OF eggs this week have been 2, 500
packages There Is no outlet, and consumption
is not as large as expected. The supply OF Rose
potatoes for seed is short; other Varieties in
good supply. There is no Improvement in
green fruit; supply is large, and best varieties
OF northern go out slowly at inside quotations
still, but very difficult To offer. Florida oranges
that are free from the effects of frost are scarce
and Ia demand at high prices. Clover seed is
quite active, under good demand from plant
ers. The season for fresh pork is over; QUOTA
lions nominal.
A HANDSOME AFFAIR.-Mr I. G. Marfni
gave as his Annual Complimentary last eve
.nng a .oqI eydnts a u JaPond,s yeritable
lSSo-6. In the bali room of Masonic Temple
Inc entire class were attired in the brilliant
coiors OF the Niphonese, and acquitted them
serves handsomely throughout the twelve num-
Ders OF the program, the smaller masters and
misses sharing with the older ones the compli-
ments showered upon them by the Invited
guests, who lined the hall and stage several
rows deep, including attaches of the japanese
legation, the families OF Senators and Repre-
kentatives and many others prominent In ON
cial and social life. The airs OF the Mikado were
rendered ailke for quadrille and waltz by Ed
ward W. Hierlings orchestra The floor com.
Inittee were Masters Harry Dunwoody, Chas.
Willie Walker, F. VI. Mulet: and the reception
committee were Masters Robert Wilkins las
Nilett. Chas- w. NEEDING, john Wilkins, Frank
Hagerty, Alex. e. Bentley and Hugh de Valin.
A BUSINESS CHANGE.-Mr b. H. Warner has
associated with him in partnership for carrying
on the real estate business Messrs Geo. E En-.
mons, Chas. b. Pearson and Geo. w. Swartzen
To be known under the firm name OF B. H. War.
ner * Co. All these gentlemen have been con.
nected with him in business-Messrs. Emmons
and SwartZell as clerks-and are we'll known
Ion their business capacity.
TAUNTON SILvER-PLATE Co.'S SALE.-Messrs
waiter D. " lIllsilils u TO-, Will make closing
sale OF silyer-plated ware, mantel clocks,
troEzes, etc, this evening, at $50 o'clock, al
their salesrooms, corner OF 10th street and Penn
syiyania avenue.
THE KIT CARSON Posi-. - Kit Carson Post
now numbers 4I5 members. AT the entertain
Inent next Wednesday stirring patriotic adj
dresses will be heard from the ablest speakers
In the order, and fine program for the enjoy
nent oil all has been arranged. Let the COM
FADES come in force.