The Sunday herald., 1886-09-26
TOWN TALK.

Twenty-eighth street, near Pennsylvania avenue,
that may result In the death Of one OF the parties
The men were at work wedding out the grass that
had overgrownthe CUTTERS when one of them jostlcd
aga st the other Words ran:hIgh for quite awhile,
whe blows were passed and the men clinched, but
wer, separated before any harm was done. One OF
them, colored man named Andrew White seized a
brick, and, running up behind the other, German
named Gottleib Cheese, dealt him a murderous blow
In the head Cheese fell insensible, AMI Oicer Cole
at carried white to the Seventh Precinct, where
he is held to await the results OF the Injuries OF
Cheese. White is at present serving out three
months sentence for vagrancy. At late hour last
night Cheese, who is In the work-House Hospital,
was still alive though but little hopes enter
talned for his recovery.
Washington has been selected as the place for
the holding OF the next great gathering OF the
Knights Templar, which occurs In October. 1ss9.
"A number Of leading citizens, with Commits
roner Wheatley at the head, together with all the
prominent railroad oficlals OF the District, are in
consultation regarding the project of having grand
national drill and encampment here next spring or
summer. The Idea seems to take ground very
rapidly, and there is doubt OF Its success II the
scheme was fairly set In motion.
The various precinct-keepers OF the police sta
tions are furious Maj. Walkers order recurring
them to appear In brass buttons. The salaries re-
ceived by these clerks are very small AMI this ex-
pense will be burden on them.u
Professor George Tlddius, the celebrated athlete
Of New York City, who has won more prizes than
any amateur of the country is visiting this city on
commercial business.
MIR. Fred. Hollister, after an absence of many
months In New York, has returned to the city for
visit OF several weeks.
Mr.. William NJ. Thompson, Of the office OF the
Commissioner Of Railroads, who lhas been in San
Francisco ofiical business, returned 10 the city
Thursday morning
There are Indications OF lively times in clothing
this season. We have already had taste of them.
Eiseman Bros, the only Washington manufacturers
Of clothing, corner Seventh and streets.
Professor W. d. Cabell, principal OF Norwood
Institute, has effected lease on the ne old Bryan
Manor, 1907 Massachusetts, avenue, which he will
use In connection with the increasing needs of his
growing and popular institute. The mansion Is one
OF the most stately In the District, and, together
with the two houses now occupied on Fourteenth
street, connected In the rear, Will form place of
learning equal to any In the land.
-"The Memorial on Church Unity" which has
appeared twice In the Chnchnldn, has been placed
at MIR. John F. Parets bookstore, where clergy and
laity can sign 1t. Over one hundred and sixty
clergy from Maine to California have signed the
paper, Including Bishop Stevens, DIR. Huntington,
DIR. Tatlock, secretary of the House Of Bishops and
| DR.. Nevln, of Rome, and Drs. Mombert and Lundy,
DR.. Charles ii. Miller. assistant chief of the
Warrant Division, returned from two weeks trip
to Boston and vincinity last week.
We learn that the ladies' OF the city have organ
| lied Charleston Relief Committee and established
"recelving boxes" at tho following places: Frees
| bookstore. 13i3 street northwest; Pages grocery
| store, 1916 street northwest; Standfords drug
store, st. Cloud Building, corner Ninth and +
streets Baums dry goods house, 4l6 Seventh street
northwest. Those who cannot give money may be
glad to contribute some trife. Anything from a
paper of pins to an overcoat will be acceptable;
bottle Of cologne or wine for the sick or second
hand clothing of any kind. No list of names will be
published and the gifts can be auonymousf desired.
Col. James X. Sneed, chief OF the Division OF
Loans, Registers Once, Treasury Department, ia
spending months vacation at his old home In
Georgia.
Fall overcoats from SC TO $50. This varying
weather Ia u good monitor. An unlimited selection.
Eiseman Bros, the only Washington manufacturers
| OF clothing, corner Seventh and streets.
| The Atlantic Coast Line will run an excursion
TO Charleston on October 2, tickets good to return
until October lncluslve the proceeds to be given
TO the Charleston Benefit Fund. The price OF tickets
| from Washington to Charleston will be $40.
Pullman sleepers will be provided for those who de-
sire. Full Information may be had at the once of
the Atlantic Coast Line, 5ll Pennsylvania avenue.
james L. Herman, the proprietor OF Kernans
Washington Theatre, Ii gentleman OF great refine
Capital the best vaudeville theatre in the United
| States.
IL. L. Crosby. II. NJ Heat0n,T. j. Mlnton, G. +.
| Rowe, and William NJ Stewart, attorneys OF this
city, have been enrolled on the ocial list OF persons
| to practice before the Treasury Department.
Mr.. L. Is. Barnum returned from New York yes
| terday
| Chief Clerk YOumans returned from New York
| yesterday.
| "A branch Of the Central Union Mission was
opened TO the public Friday evening at the corner OF
| Maryland avenue and Eighth street southwest, at
which services Of an Interesting character were held
This work ID an ontgrowih OF the Gospel Wagon
meetings held In that section Of the city during the
past summer. ana the packed condition OF the hall
Friday night gave evidence Of the interest taken In
1t by the people Ofthat community. Gospel services
will be held at this branch every Tuesday and FIJI
day evenings.
took courage to make NO great quantity. Nothing
less than the generous trade our house is favored
with would Justify such an undertaking. Eiseman
Bros the only Washington manufacturers Of cloth
Ing, corner Seventh and streets.
-stlson Huichins has fine summer home on
Governors Island, In Lake Wlnnepesaukee, New
Hampshire, where he brings many friends. Mrs
Fanny IiOdgson Burnett was there the other day
and was boldly bcseged by inquirers to the fate
OF Little Lord Fauntleroy, the hero OF the clever
story now running In 81. Nicholas. But, alas, the
novelist wouldn't tell.
Mr.. Thomas Il. Sherman, =. j., the son OF Gen
sherman, who Ii professor In the Jesuits' College
In Detroit Is much amused at the ridiculous storei
told In the papers concerning hls relations with hi
i father Although the old gentleman naturally de
sired more brilliant worldly prospect for his son
still he has recognized his freedom TO make such
choice, and their affection and loving intercourse are
unmpaired, the press stories TO the contrary not
I withstandlng.
We have made extra effort this season IL
suits, for which we youch aud be responsible al
TO color and wear; such clothing viii pay the con
sumer and ourselves TO handle. Prices from $40 tc
= ti5. Elseman Bros, the only Washington manu-
facturefs OF clothing, corner Seventh and streets
Mr.. Teel has selected a stock OF gentlemen,
cloths OF the lnest quality, and, his cutter Ii
giving great satisfaction, he Will give none of ou
citizens fair excuse for going away from home u
get their fall aud winter suits.
: "A grand tournament by popular riders OF Viz
Q glna, Maryland, and the District OF Columbia, to
NJ gether with base ball match between the Hyaita
Vile and Georgetown College Clubs, for the benen
OF the iiyattsyle Catholic Church, is announced u
Il take place at HyattSyle on Wednesday next, OIL
which occasion day OF great pleasure Ia promise,
all who attend.
Master oTton Cook has returned from an extend
: ed visit 10 relatives In Nation. Ill.
= -sallie Smith, an Old colored woman, was rur
:, over last night at Third street aud Virginia avenue
southwest by horse ana wagon driven by Dayi,
| Buckley. The woman was badly injured, and Buck
4 | ley was arrested 10y Onicer Turnburke.
Y "A young man named -. Shyrer, living at l2gS
street, was Knocked OIL his tricycle. by car 1903 OF IN
N Nlnth-street line, while riding on Ninth near
Q street. last evening, and severely Injured. once
Kendlg carried him into Dr. Dudley Morgans once
i where he received medical attention.
Q OF Vermont, and delegate 10 General Grand Chapie
aud General Council OF the United states, s at th
Ebbitt.
.-"Jushs Old stand, Cl9 d street northwest, buy
d gents secondhand clothing. Note by mail prompt
y at,endedi 10.