Evening star., 1886-11-09

HIS W SAYS SHE WERE
PLAYING.
Hugh Brown, mechanic, living with his
wife, Susan, at 329 Missouri avenue, was found
last night to be suffering from u cut across his
throat, and was cared for by the police, who
summoned DIR. Townshend to dress the wound
Brown and his wife had both been drinking,
and they were locked up until sober The
wound on Browns throat was slight Mrs
Brown said she had inflicted the wound while
they were playing, and her husband had no
desire TO prosecute her.
DEATH OF AN OLD CITIzEN.-Mr VIM. c.
Goddard, a resident of this city for over haif q
century, died AT his residence on lOth- street
near h street northwest, yesterday morning, in
native of Charles county, Md. born Christmas
day, 1SoS, and spent his early life on a farm.
received an appointment in the Treasury de-
partment. where he remained for thirty-four
Iendent OF the building and captain OF the
watch Tor many years. He was fo- many years
consistent member of the NJ E. church, hold
ing his membership al the Foundry church till
alter the erection of Mckendree church when
he united there. He was quiet, unobtrusive
citizen, respected by all who knew him. His
funeral viii take place from his late Residence
Tomorrow afternoon.
Riley, of the Agricultural department. has been
elected an honorary member of the American
Bee keepers society and of the Imperial So
ciety of Naturalists in Moscow. Dr. S;,lmon of
the same department. has been elected an non
orary associate OF the Royal College of Veteri-
nary Surgeons
PERT-FITzGERALD.-Mr. Otto c. Rup-
pert, weli-known butcher, and Miss kate
Fitzgerald, a-young lady very popular in social
circles OF South " asnington, were married this
morning at st. Dominic's church in tine pres
ence OF a large gathering of friends. Father
Slarkson performed the ceremony. The couple
left alter the ceremony lor ii wedding trip to
New \ ork- Upon their return they will take
up their residence at MIR. RupperI's handsome
place on 9th street extended.
THE BALTIMORE AND OHIO PURCHASE BAY
RIDGE.-Nr. Robert Garrett, president of the
baltitilors pan anu ohlo railroad company, yester-
DAY purchased the controlling interest in the
Bay Ridge summer resort and the'Annapolis
aa,d and BAY b y Ridso @ G.iroad The consideration is
Ridge are to be completed.
The SUNDAY SCHOOL UNIoS.-The meeting
OF the Sunday School Union of the Assembly 5
church last night was we'll attended and the
spirited discussion of the topic Teachers Meet
lnss, oy clergymen, superintendents and
teachers. was practical and suggestive. The
prevailing opinion, aS brought out in the dis
should heartily sustain a teachers meeting;
nfst. Tor conference ana prayer concerning the
material and spiritual interests OF the SCHOOL
anu secohu, ior consultation anu Interchange of
thought regarding the lesson. and its practical
appication To the everyday needs of the
scholars.
A REAL ESTATE SALE DENIED.-The pub
ilshed statement that Mr.. &. q. Thorn has a6fd
DIS property at the southwest corner OF 18th
and streets is a revival OF what was published
as a rumor some months ago. MIR. Thorn at
tuat time as now denies having made the sale
10 Col Henry Strong, and the question is now
before the court for decision Coz strong having
brought suit To compel a transfer OF The prop
erty.
PROPOSED NEW BANK on STREEr.-A
number of well-known gentlemen have under
contemplation the organization OF u new ma
tional bank 10 be located on + street The nee
essary stock has nearly all been taken and il is
Intended he nf
ofhcer&
SEED WHEAT FOR THE SUFFERING Texas
FARMERs--Ihe following amounts have been
received by William Baiiantyne, treasurer, for
The purchase OF seed wheat tor the sufferi u
Texas farmers: From First Presbyterian churcX
s12, Unity Presbyterian church, 81; Church OF
The Covenant, $40; Mt. Vernon Place church
S22; Metropolitan NJ. T. church, $500; Me
mortal Lutheran church, Sl22.32; Western
eyterian church, S43.3O; Calvary Baptist
Peter Parker. 50; Mrs ID. Brown, , 10; Mr.. J.N.
Ihompsou- 80: persons who did not give their
names, and small amounts, S2S-.5. Total,
S32s.s2.
RAvAGEs OF Hoo CHOLERA IN OHIo.-The
disease among the swine Is the increase in
Ohio. and animals may be found suffering from
lt In ali stages, from Infection To dead and de-
SSaSinS saTeasses that In many localities lie un-
buried, nillng the air with a horrible stencil.
IN the vicinity of Lebanon $1,000 worth OF
nozs nave died with cholera. Some OF the
Farmers have lost their whole droves. A
dangerous part OF the business is the shipping
OF car load after car load OF decaying carcasses
OF hogs that have died with the cholera to
rendering establishments at Dayton and Gin
cinnati, such shipments being Inssde la ca rs
that on the return trip are used TO carry 1--we
stock Ior the farms or slaughter houses.
WEARING STOLEN GooDs.-Isaac Robinson
coiored, has been arrested by Detective
heeier charged with stealing $50 yards OF
dress goods and two pet.icoats from j. Il. Her
mans store. on Al, and ID streets. One OF the
petticoats was recovered from a colored girl,
who WAS wearing IL.
PERSONS desiring a fine building lot either
for investment or improvem ment should refer "a,
the notice IN our auction column of the post
poned trustees sale of lot On II street northwest
Tomorrow.
THE SALE of the Collection OF Art Objects now
On exhibition at Tnos. Dowlings, cor. j. ltI and
Pennsk. ave., continues Tomorrow uornip1 uI
II oeiccs, and will be continued at 3 o. m same
day, ana also on Thursday and Friday AT the
nsIne hours 8