Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-06
CONDENSED LOCALS.

The funeral of Judge R. B. Warden took
place yesterday afternoon. Rev. Father Rose,
assistant pastor of St. Patrick's church, offici-
ated. The remains were inferred at Mount
Olivet cemetery.
An exemplfed copy Of the will Of the late
VIM Thompson, United States consul at South
ampton, England, filed with Register
Clagett Yesterday. His house on 18th street,
anna Hawks Thompson, of Faulkstone, Kent
county, England.
At a meeting Of the Snowflake minstrel club.
held last evening. the following officers were
elected: Geo. Rawlins. business manager; Harry
Shackelford, stage manager; JOS p Cullen
secretary; A. E. Middleton, treasurer; L. Nj
Turner, musical director; E. Z. Stevens, mas
ter of properties.
The Pennsylvania Peace society, at its meet
ing in Philadelphia yesterday, was addressed
some of the election officers in Philadelphia
quietly threw out the ballots cast for her for
President.
Washington Lodge of Elks attended the Ma
tional theater in b ody last night and, just
before the close of the first act Of "a Parlor
Match" Mr.. E. b. Hay, on behalf of the lodge,
presented Messrs. Evans and Hoey with a
very handsome floral piece Responsive
speeches were made by both Evans and Hoey.
Yesterday afternoon q dead infant mutilated
beyond recognition, was found in a coal bin at
1435 Madison street.
CRAP-PLAYERs SURPRISED AND CAPrUREp-A
party OF colored crap-shooters in O-street alley
were surprised last evening, when Officers
Daley. Reilly and Ferguson entered the alley
and attempted TO arrest some Of their number.
The boys made a bold break for liberty and
Ohcer Rely was in their way. He was upset
but before he got upon his feet again he grab
bed one of the boys by the leg and held him
Some OF the players jumped fences, and three
OF them were caught hiding in a hen-house.
Five were arrested who gave their names al
kichard Steward, George johnson, James
Hatton, Henry Sundy and John Wanzer One
OF them said he was nineteen years old and had
never seen game Of crap. They were tried
In the Police Court this morning for an unlaw-
fui assembly and were fined $5 each.
Mr. DoUeHERTY's YIsIr.-Daniel Dougherty,
who lectures at the Congregational church TO.
morrow night on Orators and Oratory," is ex-
peeted mere this evening. During his STAY
here he will speak TO the Shakespearean class
Ut the residence of Justice Field Consider
able interest Is being manifested in Mr.. Dough.
ertys public appearance in Washington.
JUpsrSs by the appearance of the v;naov,
in the city the most beautiful are those Of 4
Ii. Finney, the druggist, corner 7th and I
streets northwest, where are displayed the
finest line of plush goods, such as dressino
cases, work boxes, shaving sets, &c.-Adrt.
A TRUSTEES SALE Of one of the finest prop.
critics in our city, for private residence or 70,
hotel or fats is advertised for sale tomorrow
Friday, in front Of the premises, Vermont ave.
nue., between l. and III streets. This property
has front Of 165 feet ON Vermont avenue
with q suitable derth To make it desirable fol
hotel or fats. or, as at present, Q splendid resi-
dence With large grounds.
DANIEL DouoHxxrr, the aSilver- Toneuei
Orator at the Congregational church to-mor
row evening.