Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-24
A Claim to Chicago City Property.

THE GERARD SCRIP CLAIMED TO BE APPLICABLE TO
VALUABLE LAND.
An application was made yesterday to Land
Commissioner Sparks, as ex-officio register and
receiver OF the state OF Illinois, by J. r. Redington
attorney for Lester A. Bartlett or this city, to
locate with Gerard scrip about ninety acres OF
land in the city of Chicago lying on the lake south
OF the Chicago river, being the land covered by
what Is known as the TalcOtu survey in section
10: also, all land between that survey and the
lake in section 10, as well as all lands lying be-
tween Wabash and Michigan avenues and WASH
ingtOn and Madison streets. This Gerard SCRIP as
ment OF services rendered by one Stephen Gerard
TO President Washington in opening communica-
ton with the hostile Indians in the then north
west territory and as appears upon its face is 10
catabe upon any public lands OF the United States
1t is claimed that these lands belong to the United
States and are therefore subject TO entry with
this scrip. The commissioner received the apDli-
cation and scrip, and holds the matter of the al
loWance or the rejection OF the location under adj
visement. Argument in support Of the application
will shortly be heard. 1t is represented that the
land In controversy Is worth about s15, 100000.
The Capitol Hill Christmas Club.
The Capitol Hill Christmas Club have already
issued about 500 tickets for the childrens dinner
and Will issue 600 in all. The club desires to ac-
knowledge the following donations: Prof John P.
Sousa, for music; W. d. Clark, towels; T. J.
Mayer one barrel OF flour; j. II. o. DOnne, cof1ee;
Mr.. George ZurhOrst cakes; Thomas W. Smith g.
Through Mrs. W. c. Dodge, the following: Mrs.
General Farnsworth 81; the Misses Morgan. 80:
=. II Dodge, 81; MIS- d. W. Brown, 81; Mrs. Frank
so cents: Mrs. Mcdowell, 5Ocents: a youth. 30
cents: Mrs. Swayze, so cents: Hume Cleary,
turkey, M Mrs; Ward o. Morgan, turkey and bread.
coaches.
SUIT FOR So, 600 DANAGEs.-Mr. J. H. Ralston
yesterday entered suit for william Baier agt s.
;. C0rnwel, for 1000 damages by reason OF the
breaking OF scarolding in part Of the building on
streets, on November 10th last by which Baier's
collar bone was dislocated, his shoulder blade
broken, head cut, &C.
FINED FOR OBsTRUCTING AN ALLEY-To-day in
the Police Court, Judge Smell the trial of the case
OF Mrs. Elizabeth 8. Thompson charged with the
occupation OF an alley, was resumed and Mr. Mills
Dean proceeded 10 argue the case for the defend
ant claiming that the land claimed as public
ailey hau Deen In the undiSputed possession OF his
client for forty years. The court imposed fine of
SO and an appeal was noted.
NATIONAL UNIoN.-Post ONCE Department. Conn
Gil No. 2O4, National Union, has elected the follow
Woo 3iI ycs nrss, d hunt, president VIM H. s.
II. r; Weaver, secretary; A. C. Parker, financial
secretaTy; E C. Finch, Treasurer; C. B. Dickey,
s; TAYLOR usher; f. j. Fuller, doOrkeeper; c. D.
Merwin, j. b. Austin, Lee s. Mortimer, trustees.
"ALosE IN LoSDoNn AT THE NATIONAL Nexr
WEEK.-The following brief synopsis OF the story
oil TINS pay VIII prove Of interest to those who
Innocent country girl, lured by the wiles OF q
villain, rejects the love OF an honest rustic
admirer and links her fortunes with those
OF criminal, by becoming his wife. She be-
comes the associate OF thieves and Otltcasts but
struggles against adversely and, through love OF
her child and the determination to lead an honest
life, rises superior 10 her SURROUNDINGS. She ia
bounded by her husband who failing I'm his efforts
at degredatlon, makes an attempt on her life. She
Is confined In IA slUiee-house by him. and the waters
OF the Thames turned upon her. but is rescued at
the proper moment by her faithful rustic lover
She Is saved In time TO foil the plans OF her nus
band and his associates TO rob the bank OF her
benefactorS. The villain seeks to stab her to
death, but Is seized, and, in the struggle which
ensues, he infiicts mortal wound upon himself
He falls dead at her feet and thus the way Is made
clear Tor the future happiness OF all concerned
CHARGED WITH ROBBERY AND AssAUIrfNo AN
OfffcyR.--Last night Officer Wcrk arrested WI.
liam Coleman, colOred, on warrant sworn our nv
John Butler, charging him with the robbery OF
s2I. Coleman resisted the officer and ASA ifed
MIN on the way TO the station. To-day. In the
Police Court, Coleman was charged with the rob
Dery AMI assaulting the officer and the cases were
continued until next week
FINE CIGARS At ArCTTQS.-Mr. Bowling win sell
oa monday morning next at his auction rooms
at 10 O'Clock, several choice brands OF cigars IN
.o.s 10 SUIT purchasers See advertisement for de-
FAyoss FOR THE GERNAS.-If you wish to select
tifi large and wel-Selected stock. 90 70 r Jay
0ouids AZ eth street.-Adv&