Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-30
Condensed Locals.


Condensed Locals.
The Washington Light Infantry corps gave a
hop at their armory last evening which was
largely attended, and, as is usual with the enter
ta1nmrntS OF the corps, was greatly enjoyed.
The Modern Language convention will adjourn
in Baltimore to-day, after which many OF the
members will visit this city.
The coroner viewed the body of a dead infant
al the nth police station house and gave cert1f-
cate OF death, ''died at birth"
An attempt was made by robbers to effect an
entrance To the premises OF Policeman WrfghtS re-
sitenee last night by cutting glass window in
the basement.
J. Shi,lington sends the fine New Years number
or the Century Magazine.
From Judd d Detweier we have their 10th an
snual calendar with fire alarm numbers
There will be trials In the Circuit Court till
Monday Motions VIII be heard tomorrow.
REUNION OF THE UNION SOLDIERS ALLIANCE
The eighth annual reunion OF the Union soldiers
alliance was celebrated by banquet last evening
at the Riggs house. The following oficers were
Installed: Newton NJ. Brooks president; Joshua
.. stanton, first vice PRESIDENT Almyne II. g..
Richardson. second vice president: Charles H.
Brown. thiri vice president; j. L. Heupel, secre-
tary; George ~ Bartlett, assistant secretary !;
Samuel O. Lovejoy, treasurer. and Charles Hartel,
Proctor. Ex-preSfdent Samuel 5. Burdett del1v-
-ered eulogy on the Late Senator Logan
TIE S4ENGERRUND VISIT BALTINoRE.-The Sen-
gerbund OF this city, Frank ClaUdy, president, and
represented BY about sixty membert went over 10
Baltimore yesterday and attended the fTtieth an
adversary or the LieierSranZ society. speeches
were made by Mayor Hodges and other prominent
citizens OF iSalJiEnore IT simon Wolf, OF this
city Mr.. Frank Cl uts, on the part OF the Sen
s&er0und OF this eiI5, presented the Lietierkranz
with pluSh-cOyere,: album containing the photo
lsiet SnS 0' Tue 'is'A0s'' Oh int Washington So
MARRIAGE LICENSES Marriage licenses have
been issued by the clerk of the TO Maurice
Bouldin and Ida Smith: Henry Lee Pickering and
Dora H. v Harrison. both OF Rockingham county,
Va: James T. Hoskins and Florence v. Ellis: s. j.
Stewart and Louisa Jackson: Samuel c. Rusk and
Alice E. Sampse,;l John W. La TOurette and J.
Emma Toplin; John Warner Lonesome and Sallie
Miller, both OF Caroline county, Va; RObt. Gross
and Emma MeIlen; Otway ". Ball and Idelia E.
Munnally, both OF Richmond, Va Jerry Hammond
and Margaret Adams, both OF Prince Georges coun-
", Nd
SENDING DOWN FAGRANTs.-There were SIX cases
of vagrancy before Judge Smell to-day and five OF
the persons charged were committed Tor 90 days in
default or bonds. These Were Henry Schwab, who
was arrested for begging on Pennsylvania avenue,
near the Washington Circle; Thornton Brown,
charged with begging in Iowa Circle; George How
ard, who it, was charged, was likely TO become
charyeabie TO the District pauper; Henry
Shorter, colored boy, about seven years Ole,
without home; Annie Hayes, coloret who IL was
charged, was unable 10 give good account OF her.
SELF
TIE HIGH SCHOOL REUSIoNs.-The class OF 80 OF
the Washington High school held its fifth annual
sthe year were chosen as Follows: President,
Howell stewart, first vice president. W. F. Bayly
r. Woodward; treasurer, \. p Clark, jr., orator,
H. d. Phillips.
Inc class or 80 held It's first annual reunion last
evening at Sheiion's hall After literary and mu-
ielcai entertainment the floor was cleared for
dancing.
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THEATRICAL MECHANICS ASSOCIATION No AT
the annual meeting held at Ell1s hall sunday De-
rcemoer 70. lSst, the Following gentlemen were
eiected Officers tor the year 1857: President, Henry
"a Sauier; Vice president, Charles \. Rodier; re-
cording secretary. Aug - Elliot; treasurer. Nor
gan a Sherwood; financial secretary, john T. Me
FCarthy; PLY siCitn. Hamilton Z. Leach NJ. d.
'9eiesate 10 grand lodge Aug g. Elliot; alternate,
Riordn Is Wilkinson ehal nssc aee eooi SPan
MATHEW Brady, +. ". Donaldson, jos. X. Behrends,
"A r. specht, W F. Mullen.
PRINCE IrUKsrDE FIGHTS A DUEL-A dispatch
fr0tn the city of Mexico VIA Galveston dated yes
terday states that duel WAS fought there Tues
DAY between Prince Auglstin Iturbide and Senior
iCsrcedo, both OF whom members OF the Jockey
Club. tine weapons used wer,. swords The nrinc,
|wounded his antagonist In the shoulder but not
eeriO'isly- The affair took place at the San
Lorenzo school of artillery and has excited much
Comment, both gentlemen being OF the highest
social standing, The prince Is well known In This
city, where his mother resides and where he re-
Sided until recently.
DEATH OF Mrs. JANE E DESSIs.-Mrs. Jane z.
Dennis, widow OF the late Jonathan Dennis for
many years a prominent patent attorney In this
city, died Wednesday morning at the age OF sew
enty live years. She was Miss stith, OF Virginia
anu q sister OF the late Mrs. Marshall Brown. The
FUNERAL takes place 1T Oak Hill chapel at IL O'Clock
Tomorrow morning.
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Papers III big eIectIneat case were filed in the
county courts In Pittsburg yesterday by the heirs
O William james against the heirs or Hamilton
thgrdIn- Tor the recovery OF 100 OF valuable
iand situated IN Franklin township, Allegheny
county Among the plaintiffs are Harry Bryan,
private secretary OF Secretary OF State Bayari:
HOBART Jones, cashier OF the First National Bank
~ W washington; Chas. H. james and other resi-
dents OF this city.
A STREET CAR Runs AwAY.-This morning
soo0t half-past eight O'Clock as ear No. A. OF the
North " street and South Washington railroad
stared down the Incline 18th street, lust be-
HOW r, lLe break rod parted and the was pre-
clpltaied down The hill with ughtniny-like
Iaplulty. Leaving the track at the curve on the
corner vi street II was carried some distance
Veow that street, the driver with some difficulty
keeping the horses on their feet. There were sew.
era passengers In the ear at the time, but no one
was hurt.
HOLIDAY EXCURSION RATES OVER THE PENN
sfLyASiA RAILRoAD.-The usual general excursion
covering the New Years holidays has been or
UrIeu over the entire Sy stem of the PENNSYLVANIA
IsarOad east OF P1ttSburg and Erie. Under this
arrangement excursion tickets greatly reduced
rates !" IA be issued all prominent points on tue
fenhsyIVania system rom Washington. These
excursion tickets will be sold December 30 and 81
1oso, anu JANUARY i, 1887, and will be valid foi
return IMP until January 4, 1887, inclusive. The
Iatc between Washington and Baltimore for occa.
slon named VIII be 80. These excursion tickets
Will not permit stopOn privileges except at Phla-
oeipo1a within limit; tickets being good only foE
Iormatton concerning rates apply 10 the Offices OF
Inc company, corner 18th street and Pennsylvania
avenue, or The Baltimore and Potomac railroad
station