Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-14
Condensed Locals.

The application OF samuel r. Church for aGimis-
sion 10 the bar was yesterday referred To the COM
The residence OF william Cuglck, No. HEX 5th
sse5 :, . & MAS s, daaged oy re 10 dhe ex
At the meeting OF the grand lodge OF the Order of
Elss In New York yesterday, DR.. Hamilton F.
Leach, OF this city, was elected f. l. 6. r.
An enjoyable concert was given at Mount YER
non Place NJ. f. church last evening.
Rev. Dr. Wayland Hoyt, who is giving series of
three sermons at the E-street Baptist church. is
one Of the most prominent clergymen in his de-
nomination.
KatieC. Dittrich, OF Rockville, Md, were married
here last sunday, and at once took possession OF
their future home In East Washington, where
they received the cOngrat OF many OF their
friends.
An assignment of W. D. Johnston. druggist, at
l5ls street, To B. II. Webb for the benefit OF cred
itors, has been recorded He makes preference OF
hote for 81. OlO due p. j. Murphy.
IN Baltimore few DAYS ago for stealing aquantfty
Of clothing from the house OF Mr. Cotton corner OF
9th and 4 streets, pleaded guilty In the Police
Court to-day 10 three charges OF larceny, and was
given six months In jail.
SUNDAY SCHOOL UxIoN-t the meeting Of the
union last night In the Calvary Baptist church,
there was practical discussion of the topic,
The s. s. Lesson In the Home which was partic-
tpated in by nearly all present. 1t was thought
that II the parents would generally join with their
children in the study OF the sabbath school lesson
making il the subject OF familiar home talk both
would realize a great advantage through an in
creasing knowledge and love Tor the Book Of God,
with a corresponding interest in the sabbath
school: and thus the missing link between the
home anu the sabbath school would have been
found
The RELEASE OF MESSRS. HITZ AND PRESTIsS.-
The news that the Court in General Term had de-
ciaretl the indictments against MeSSrS. Hit and
PrenriSs, officers OF the defunct GermaI- American
Nationat band, To b. defective, was taken TO the
jalt Yesterday morning, at ten O'Clock by Mrs.
PrcntiSs- Soon afterwards Mr. Hirz' daughter
rived The news of course, was most welcome to
The Two prisoners, Who have been confined In the
jail for several months. During the day many
friend, called and lcnetl with them in their re-
1oiing. The order Of The court directing their re-
ie,~- vas taken 10 the Jail ut three O'Clock by
cen Nu1SeS. counsel Tor Mr. HiJz, and at four
O'Clock MrSSrs. HIT and PrenisS left the building.
AZ "updnled BY their friends. This was the final
SEEN ~ a ease that has occupied the court and
The public attention for several years
An ASSAULT TIE WHITE LOT.-In the Police
Court this morning James carr was tried Tor
assault and battery and was given six months in
Jail The testimony OF a number OF witnesses was
given 10 show that yesterday afternoon while
driving through tine White lot, George LafOntaine
Mas stopped By several Young men. who were
un'ier the influence OF liquor, and requested 10
let Them ride He refused, and they took the
taken from the park They drove of with the
Team and the defendant was caught by Officer
Cunningham The others escaped.
EoBBEKIEs REPoETED.-Edward D. Christian re-
ports the loss OF gold watch worth $50 samuel
ID. Houck, - 9TH street southwest. reports that
his store WAS broken into last nighr and robbed OF
box oi cigars aud 81, In cash. Dr. Hazen, 40.
nth street southwest reports Olen from his front
door Inat worth sl.J0. l.. T. Humphreys, 5l2
ah street northeast, reports the larceny of a
shawl worth sl-5O. Anna Gross, 6e9 @ street
southwest reports the larceny OF two dresses and
all old carpet worth s.
Mrs. PAGES AssAMAxT.-The case of John T.
West, The colored ex-clerk OF the land Office, In
Mcted for houSebreaking and for assault with In
tent 10 rape Mrs. Mary J. Page, was called in the
Criminal Court to-day by the district attorney
who asked that day be fixed for trial. Mr.. ID. F.
Cahlll said he appeared in the interest OF MrW. A.
COOK. and asked postpOnement on account OF the
absence OF Col Cook. which was caused by his ill.,
ness and recent affiietlon- The court postponed
action iii Thursday, stating that at that time he
expected day would be fixed.
WASHINGTON COUPLE MARRIED IN HAsTE.-The
Baltimore San OF to-day says: "a marriage took
place yesterday in he law Office OF Mr. c. d. Bar
NIT, Ia the Bible house, on North Charles street.
Miss Margaret A Rocket, both of Washingto on
They applied 70 Rev. Thomas Myers agent OF the
bble society. 10 marry them, and as the room in
Tie BACK VI the store was occupied at the time.
MI MYERS tanned permission OF Mr.. Barnitz TO
use his ofilce The ceremony was performed In
The presence OF Mr.. BarnitZ. Miss Martha w Forest
and Miss Mollie T. Strawbridge. The bride and
groom seemed 10 be in such hurry 10 return TO
marriage certificate, which was afterwards fIleC
ap by Mr.. Myers and witnessed by Misses Forest
and straw bridge"
IHE SUITS AGAINST THE Il. & P. RAILROAD Co.
lbs morning In the Circuit Court the jury in the
ID.
!ued Co Tor 5000 damages by reason OF unloading
reight cars In front OF her premises on Maryland
astnue near lOth street d W, returned a sealed
Nerulct Tor $50. This morning the case OF Chas
n Crown against the same company for SIC. OOO
damages py reason OF unloading trains &c i'm
'front.' Of his premises, was taken up
aah eAIALo6Cs OF ORIENTAL Goops reads 40
roJ al carpets OF different eastern make. 5OexoutS
ts Portieres; 20 esmeis hair hall rugs; 200 SIX.
aantidue, m0usrn, and prayer rugs Of Daghesfin,
bokhara, TebrH and Shirvan: Persian rurlisI,
anu kouruistan handf-work; rare saddle-bags and
hinms: large collection OF yellow Damascus
Silks; IurKlsn emoroider1es; Bulgarian doyleys:
Persian covers, altar OF roses, Sc The aueti0ns
OF this consignment commence by Duncanson
Adrt.
A CARD-Any Of our friends whom we NAV oui,
70 invite by card 20 our grand opening OF Intero,
Gsosaiions and Holiday Goods Wednesday, De
eenper 18th, We hope viii consider the oye,sioh,
As wholly accidental, and accept this as an inyi
triton equally cordial VI. b. MosEs Sow.