Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-31

partlnent on 18th street yesterday ne Suppe0 anu
TELL breaking his right arm on the ice. He was
taken 10 the Emergency hospital.
samuel III. Goodman ct al have brought suit
against Simon Bten ct al. 10 correct deed for
ton county. fine case Will be heard January 6.
The Police Court VIII convene at o'clock To-
Miss Louise now PLAYING at the Dime
with beautiful diamond bracelet.
The Chain Gang Homicide.
ANDREW WHITE FOUND GUILTY OF TIE MURDER OF
GoTTLrRB sCHEISs.
Yesterday In the Criminal Court, Judge Mac
Arthur, the trial OF Andrew White, colored, for
the murder OF Gottle Scheiss an old German on
the 25th OF september, was concluded by verdict
OF guilty.
DEAF MUTE ENTERTAINMENT.-An interesting
entertainment was given last evening at Kendall
under the direction of the following committee OF
arrangement: E. Z. Cleary (chairman), II. Gross,
T. a. IefIner, I. Hagerty and B. Rourd Shadow
and other pantomimeS We're presented with excel
3ent effect.
BROUGHT TO THIS CITY FOR NTERMENT-The
sIemafnS OF Miss Genevieye C. OConnell, the
daughter OF Dr. J. c. O'COnnell, whose death ON
"Wednesday at the Convent Of the Visitation,
Monte Maria, Richmond, Va, where she was
brought to this city yesterday for tnterment. The
deceased was not seventeen years Old and her
death waSa sad shock TO her friends and aquaint-
sances.
DREAMING MINISTERIAL ordaining council
convened in the Zion Baptist church yesterday
and ordained To the work OF the ministry Rev. w.
=. Howard, the present supply OF the church Rev.
a s. Thomas, or the EnOn church, preached the
delivered the charge; the right hand of Fellowship
was extended by the moderator, Rev. W. II. Phil
ups, and prayer was offered by Rev. Robert john
son, OF the Fourth church
Two F1RExEN INJURED.-Henry h. Thomas and
Nc. Nrlrh ryXn fv,i,,
SSernaIy by the hose carriage from No. engine
house overturning in the Capitol grounds as it
Vest erday afternoon IN the furniture store OF II. L
Price, 625 Pennsylvania avenue southeast. The
nre was caused by the TALL OF a box OF matches on
- lump, and the damage amounted TO $50.
The WEEK OF PRAYER-The ladies Of all denom-
Prayer by assembling In the lecture room OF the
irst Presbyterian church, ~ street, at eleven
Twin be considered: Monday, Praise and Thanks
giving; Tuesday, Confession OF Sin; Wednesday,
Inc Church; THURSDAY, The Family and schools;
Friday, Missions; Saturday, All Nations. These
meetings will be presided over by ladies from the
Episcopal, congregational, Methodist, Baptist and
Presbyterian churches
SAID HR Was DRUNK WHEN he STOLE THE
sH0Es--Th1s morning, in the Police Court, Daniel
j. Mason, a marine, was charged with stealing a
pair OF shoes worth 81. so from in front OF W. K.
Cohen's shoe store, on Pennsylvania avenue, near
caught him In the act, testified that he saw the
DEFENDANT take the shoes and put them in an ad-
Joining hallway. When the defendant saw wit
he started TO run but did not succeed in get
ting away The defendant testified that he was
lntoxlcated at the time The court imposed a fine
or SO or 90 days In jail
RsuN1oN OF THE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF So
he annual reunion and meeting OF the class OF 50
OF the Washington High school was held last eve
ming at the Riggs house. musical and literary
and dancing. The following officers were elected i:
u. + Hodges, president; w. A. Pollard, first vice
ldent; w. e. Woodward, secretary; j. X. West,
treasurer; Miss Gertrude JOchum, assistant treas
oreri {. H boynton, I. F. johnson, Louise Galesh
anu bertha Armstrong, representatives OF A, b, c
and u, respectively.
The BOsTON IDEAL OPERA COMPANY.-The sale
~ seats Tor the performances OF this Iayorite
Troupe next week Is now In progress at the box
lCnlce OF the National theater. The repertory for
she week IS an exceptionally attractive one The
new tenor, LawtOn, who created such a rurore in
Chicago as Lionel In Martha" appears Monday
might in the same part. The company is now re-
IIarkably strong, containing the leading old favor
Ties, reinforced by fresh talent OF high order.
WATCH NIGHT SEKvICEs.-Watch night services
VII De hetd as usual this eyeningin al the Metho-
dist churches OF this District in observance the
passing away OF the Old year and the coming in OF
Tie he" There VIII be regular preaching services
sleld.
TIE TAX ON THE AQUEDUCT BRrDGE-The Judge
IN Special Term, Mr.. Justice James, called up yes
'1erday the ease OF the Alexandria Canal and
COMPANY D>tflct OF ana
iSrders5d that the papers be- sent To the General
Itriu 10 BE- heard there in the lrSt instance This
SUIT brought In 1883: raises the question whether
The District could tax the Aqueduct bridge prop
cry oi Messrs- Wells, DUNCAN q CO.
C1IARGE AGAINST A POLICEMAN DISMISsED-This
mo- ming III the Police Court Officer Reuben y.
Row, OF the sixth precinct, was charged by
DO u Jones, cOiOred, with assault and battery
TIE court after hearing the testimony said he could
INST believe JONES' knowing his reputation and dis
IL Used the case.
4 HAD THE STOLEN PROPERTY UNDER HIS ARM
tDalleI BraxJOn. cOlOred, II years OLD. WAS ar
lreStet yesterday by Detectives Raf and Horne,
and locked up on suspicion OF stealing clothing
tlroIn NIn- Welch, OF 22O9 Pennsy lyania avenue
northwest When captured Braxton had The
ulteen pawn tickets Tor sllyerware clothing etc
Were found In his pockets. To-day In the Police
Sourt ne wGs charged with larceny, and the trial
was postponed until next week.
MARRIAGE LICESsEs.-Marriaore licenses ha ave been
tssaed by the clerk OF the court 10 George Martin
VI Aoeuarle county, Na and o. Madfux; Jerry
NeoDlt ana Bette Burr; James l. Joy and Matte
Duckett; jefferson G. Mitchell OF WestlnoreIaud
count d va, and Martha Lacey: Joseph Ii. Weeks
anu Luiu NJ stocks; Edward f. b. Vermilion and
Margaret A O'Neiil; OTrin SimonS. or Barre VT
and Mary b. Beckett, OF WiIiiamstown, VI.
ST. viNCENI's AsYLUx 10th and q streets. The
many friends OF this Institution VIII be glad 70
KNOW the holidays were thoroughly enjoyed by
the Orphans fney were ahundanty remembered
Ds tne iollowlng patrons. To whom sisters and
chlioren oner sincere thanks and best wishes for
the lew year: Rev. j. ~ Walter, Rev j. T.
Gheian, W. W. Coreoran wm- Galt, L. +. Riggs,
son BfOs-, G Harvey, j. l. Barbour, Schwing &
Clarke, WIn- ID Cali, ". e. Drury, Austin Herr.
Woodward Z L0throp, Lansourgh, Roth a GEO.
gehegen. - 7. Dyer Jas keleher, LeadinghaIn,
Mm. smith, 4. III. Eloeckher, p. stanton, Nm
Stewart, j. Reilly, NJ Taity, Lloyd keleher, Wm.
Limerick, Mrs ID. Il. clarke Mrs Brien Miss A
A Aals. ms lrf.-