Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-09-11


NOT thought to be likely, however, that this
claim can be maintained. Any waters not
wtnln three miles OF any OF these islands must
u De Tree. Russia probably had no exclusive
rights in these waters and could not transfer
any to US.
rather, Mother and Son in Court.
CHARGED WITH AsSAuLTIN0 AN OFFICER.
This morning James Sheridan, bis wife Cathe-
rlne, and his son Andrew, were arraigned for
an assault on Officer T. NJ. Sullivan. The de-
| ienoents were represented by Messrs. W. A.
COOK, j. McD. Darlington and Campbell Car.
rington.
Ofhcer Sullivan testified that on Tuesday last
ne heard the parties fighting and went into the
mouse, and the father, whose nose was bleeding
caileo upon him to arrest his wife, who Was
cursing and swearing. Then Sheridan said mo,
you won't and pushed him out The son then
got pistol and said: "You Of -, I'll
oioW your brains out, and snapped the pistol
a. nun, and witness knocked the weapon out of
MS nand Witness then tried to get the father
out, ana the boy then threw stool at him, fol-
lowing IL with measure. The father got away,
ne turned over to another officer, and the
mother was also arrested. On cross-examina-
ton witness said he did not have a warrant,
nor ala ne see any blows struck.
was struck.
For the defense Andrew Gordon testified that
Wnen Inc officer came In the son and father
said that he had not been sent for, and there
had been no cry OF murder. He then said he
and they resisted arrest. Mrs. Shsridan testi.
neo ttiat she was giving her husband little
scolding, and the officer came in threatening to
arrest hei. MIR. Sheridan denied that he asked
tue officer to arrest his wife. The son testified
that Sullivan threate Led TO arres, the mother.
The court fined Mrs. Sheridan So Tor the as
sault, anu 20 lor dlsorderly conduct; Mr.. Sheri-
dan $40, and the son $40.
THE ToURNAMENT AND BALL AT DUNN
LoRING-There was large attendance at the
Grange Camp at Ddnn-Loring yesterday. The
tournament in the afternoon was not decided
the tiltihg of the day being won by Sir Knight
James Shrugrue, of West Washing ton, j.
Stewart, of this city, being close second. The
, Trecialng TIT will come off next Wednesday.
The first and second prizes consist of u saddle
anu bride. Addresses were made by Col. Ran
dolph Harrison. Of Cumberland. commissioner
ley, of Fauquier, president national agricul-
ture congress; Hon. H. L. D. Lewis, of Clarke.
chairman Farmers Assembly of Virginia;
Major William King, OF Missouri, on the SUP
Ject OF farming; Hon. Mortimer Whitehead OF
New Jersey, and DR.. James NJ. Blauton, OF Vir-
GINA The bail in the evening was IA enjoya-
THE DEATH OF A WORTHY YOUNG MAN.-The
many friends OF Mr.. Albert l.. Miner will De
panied to learn OF his death, which occurred
tuis morning about IL O'Clock at his mothers
residence No. 1l6 u street nor hwest. Mr..
Miner Was about twenty-one years OF age, aud
was for Several years employed on the The
EVENING STAR, and Dy his aniable disposition
| and good conduct made many friends. HIS
mother has TIE sympathy OF the community la
her atiiiction. He was her only sou.
CONCERT AT THE WHITE House GROUNDS
The Marine Uaud, Prot. Joun P.iiip Sousa con.
ductor, Will render the following program this
| AFTERNOON at the tresidents rounds. beginning
ut 4:3O O'Clock: National airs OF the principal
untries; Traumerie and Romance, Scilui llali,:
Swedish Wedding March, Souerman; Vase,
Kiss" Strauss. Coiloca:on, ''Gioconda, >
| POnchialil; Mosaic. "A Musical Buquet,' G ,ss-
| ner; Selection, "FalkA' 10y requesU, Chas-
| saigne.
THE CARDINALS APPEAL FOR CHARLES
ToN-Cardiual Gibbons has sent to all pastors
Oh Catholic churches in the diocese OF Baltimore
circular letter appealing for aid tor the strick h
people OF Charleston. In. letter Will be read
| In ali the Catholic churches in the diocese to-
morrow, A collection for the people Of CHARLES
TON Will De taken up throug hout the diocese ON
| Sunday, the 10Th.
CHARGES OF HoUsEsKEAKING.-John Wal
race, charged with Dou>eOreaning, in entering
The ann VI w. b. Sebree, corner OF D and Mort
CapltoI stress last night, pleaded guilty III the
Police Court to-day, and lie Was COIN mited tor
the action OF the grand jury. About 2:45
O'Clock this morning John Mentor and FRANK
Williams were arrested by Officers Hasan and
Of Dennis Fitzgerald. Is street northwest. A
! set Of harness and one hat Was recovered. The
case Was continued in the Police Court till Tues
day.
The CHARGE AGAINST Rev. Jo4N n. WIN
| SToN DISMIsSED.-rhe case Of Rev. John II
Wipston, pastor Seventh Baptist church, on
the charge OF having embezzled several hum
ureI a3,'nrs 6elonslns " the cnurcn. was tried
In the Police Court yesterday, and it resulted In
| Dismissal Of the char-e.
GAINESVILLE CAMP overwhelmingly
this camp was attended largely by people from
vices were held Rev. Z. ". Peck' D. Daf b. sci Of
Valentine. OF Frederick city, p. m. aud sp. m.
Tomorrow will be the last sunday of camp.
Services will be held all night. Preaching ~
by Rev. Wiseman; p. m. Rev. Taylor.
MARRIAGELICENsEs.-M licenses have
| been issued by the clerk OF the court TO
john A. McConkey, OF Fort Foote, Md, and
Clara Hollis, James A: Bean and Ira Annie
| Mary e. Beckett, Oothol Montgomery county,
Nd; Alfred Smith and Ju'ia Colman.
HAS BROTHER IN WAsHINGroN.-Maior
Walker. superintendent OF police, this morn
Ing received telegram from j. =. Raiston, Of
| the Union Pacific engineer corps, died there on
! tue night OF the 9th inst. Mr.. Ralston says
that he cannot tind relatives Of Confrey, bu t
has been told that he has a brother in Wash
ington, D. C., and requests Major Walker to
make I'm INQUIRY for MIN II Mr. Cont-ey sin the
that he may answer the telegram.
ARairs In West Washington.
BURIED AT OAK HILL.-The funeral of Mrs.
| Martha Custis Peter, vile OF DIR. ArmisteAd
chapel at Oak Hill cemetery. the following
gentlemen acted as pali-bearsrs: Messrs. Sam
uel y. Wheatey, Willie Peter, William Dun
iop, William Laird, George L. Dunlop, Edward
q. Peter, Mayhem Platter, George Peter, Thomas
Hyde, William A. Gordon. A large number OF
relatives And friend, Oi the family followed the
body " Its lust resting place. Rev. DR.. Lindsay,
vi 81. JOHNS +. E. church, and Rev. DIR. StuarL,
Of Christ +. +. church, Otficia.ed.
TEMPERATURES AND CONDITION OF WATER
AT A.M.-Great Falls, temperature, n; con.
uitlon, 80. Receiving reservoir temperature
II; condition at north connection, &c. south
| connection, SO. Distributing reservoir, tenn
perxture, IS; condition ~ influent g2tehouse,
30; ef11snt gatehouse, 80.
Alexandria Affairs.
Reported for the EVENING STAR.
EIREMEN's MEETIN0.--The Hydraulion Fire
Engine company held q meeting last night, and
alter depioring the death Of Mr.. Samuel Ten
neSsOn, tts treasurer, directed tlat the house be
placed In mourning and that the Columbia and
Relief companies be invited 10 attend his fun
erxl. The 6remen will meet tomorrow after.
noon and escort the funeral procession from the
rcsidepce OF Mr.. George 8. smith, on n. 81
Asaph street TO the cemetery.
OYSTER lNSPECrION.-The inspector OF OyD-
terS, Mr. 4. u. Clift, has resigned. The inspec-
tors duty Is ITO examine each cargo OF oysters
as soon ~ 1t arrives, and IL the oysters be In an
unsound or unhealthy condition TO condemn
them, giving written decision thereon" He
II PAID oy lees, one cent . bushel, when the
oysters are sold. The position IL not lucrative
one, but there arc several applicants. The
mayor Will make Temporary appointment "