Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-11
Condensed Locals.

Osborne Basey. indicted for assault with in
tent TO Kill VIM 4. Parker, july last, was COM
The annual May ball of Prof sheldon's dancing
school took place last night at National Rifles
Hall After the coronation Of the Queen OF May,
Mss Nellie Chaffee, and the attendant ceremonies
a number Of fancy dances were executed In good
style.
At meeting Of the Master Plumbers Protective
Association last night a committee was appointed
10 protest before the District committees against
the consideration OF any legislation affecting the
plumbing and building regulations without first
granting hearing 10 the large interest involved
The Washington Association OF Alumni OF the
University OF Michigan had their annual dinner at
Willard's last evening and reelected the old
officers follows: President. senator Palmer;
vice-presidents, Hon. Il. VI. CutcheOn. Senator
cushman X. Davis, j. X. Cook and X. ii. Thayer;
treasurer. A. A. Birney; secretary, Duane E Fox.
Linkins, and VI. NJ. RouZer trustees OF st. Pauls
Lutheran church has been recorded.
In the case OF John Smarr, alias Smith, charged
court to- lay.
The Germantown. Pa, Homing Club have sent
Louis Sehmid q sons 81 eth street, 80 birds TO
they will hold them until . O'Clock tomorrow
morning.
Is offered free 10 every new subscriber for one year
10 the WEEKLY STAR IL IS a handsomely printed
Gon OF lsl pages prof1seiy illustrated with more
wealth Of general Information see advertise
ment In another column;
CONVICTED OF ALLEGED PENSION FRAUD
Yesterday afternoon, in the Criminal Court the
Jury In the case OF George Bumbrey colored in
dcted for violating section 543S Revised Statutes
In presenting false claim Tor a pension In the
name OF Sergt- VIM. Ford, found verdict Of
guilty under the nrst count In the indictment,
and not guilty as to the other two counts, which
charged him with presenting the false affidavits
OF witnesses. Notice OF motion for new trial was
given.
The FUNERAL OF HAROLD FoRsBERG-The re-
mains OF Harold FOrsberg. the actor, who died In
New YORK Wednesday. as announced In yesIer-
days STAR, arrived here last night and were re-
eeiyed by a committee OF Washington Lodge OF
Elks, and taken TO his fathers residence 2lS 18th
street southwest The funeral takes place at 4
O'Clock this afternoon from the house. The re-
mains VIII De buried 10 Rock Creek cemetery
The KENDALL GREEN TENNIS ToCRNANENr.-The
committee In charge Of the arrangements for the
tennis tournament, 10 be held on the 18th, Both,
and 3lst OF May. at Kendall Green, have issued a
circular which states that the entries will be lin
red 70 players resident In the District. Entries
must be made TO Henry W. Sponord, secretary and
treasurer, 1903 18th street northwest, Washing
ton. ID. C., and Will be s. for singles and s. for
doubles Close on saturday, May 20, at IL m.
KSIGHrs TKxPLAR AT CHuRcH-Yesterday WASH
fngton Commandery, Knights Templar celebrated
Ascension Day by attending service at Ham,
line Methodist Episcopal church, and listened TO a
sermon by Rev. II. X Naylor. columbia Comman-
derry accompanied Washington COmmandery
After the sermon the two Communicates marched
10 Masonic Temple, where the line was dismissed.
GEoRGErowN MADRIGAL SocIErY.-The first pub
Lie rehearsal OF this new musical organization VIII
be held at Linthicum Hall on Monday evening
next, and the announced program gives every
promise OF most enjoy able event. Among the
choral aoan su%eers are sP%orsts Hail smiling
voices; McFarren'S beautiful Break, Break,
Break and Jensen's "Briar Rose" for female
voices Mrs Padelford and Mr.. Frank Baxter,
whose fne voices are always heard with pleasure
viii be the Sololsts, and Mrs Heald Mrs. Howard,
and Miss Billings Will render Smart's REST Thee
On this Messy Pillow
tecuyes Ran and Horne this morning swore out
warrants charging violations OF the lottery law
against the following persons: VIM Brown, mes
agent for WanamakeIs clothing establishment;
VIM Burdine, bartender at the Metropolitan Ho-
tei Enery j. Burtt stafioner, on 9TH street SOUTH
west, Edward Atkins, messenger In the surgeon
generals once; Jos Darr, clerk In the War De-
partment, and Aug De Grummond.
bills FoR DIVORCE FILKD-A bill for a divorce
has been nled by Mary Berry agr Franklin Berry
Emma Zurhorst has nled a bill against George p.
Zurnorst Tor divorce. They were married SEN
cn,lsrsn nd as az Sy Rev. Dr. Chester, have two
ment
THusrHEs SALE on CHOICE FuRNIruRK-The great
household sale OF the season win take place on
THURSDAY aud Friday, 18th and 18TH inst by
Thomas bowling, al residence No 1871 street
This Is considered one OF the most elegantly an.
pointed houses In the city. There are many fine
paintings oronzes and marble statuary, by noted
lions, superb representation Of the king of the
forest the original cost OF which was something
over 81, 600. The furniture Is OF high order and
doubtless VIII bring out a large attendance The
house VIII be open for inspection Tuesday anc
wednesday next. Catalogues can be had at the
once OF the auctioneer.
PARIOR CARS TO BALTIMORE VIA THE B. AND O.
The parior trains 10 Baltimore via the Baltimor,
and Ohio Railroad leave Washington at IL IN
3:l5 an, and $50 p. m These are all fast eY
press trains There are sixteen other trains Z,
Baltimore via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad MIN
OF which are express trains See timetable In thi
paper.
FoR the meeting Of the national labor conven
ton, 70 be held In Cincinnati, Ohio. May ID an,
IL, the Pennsylvania Railroad Co. announces tn
safe OF excursion tickets from Washington Ma,
13 and IA al one regular limited fare for the round
trip, making the rate sl4. Tickets Will be vaii
Tor return passage until May 20. inclusive.
EXCURSION TO CIScISSATL-Thc Baltimore an,
Ohio Railroad Will sell excursion tickets 70 Cncin
natl from all points on its lines May Is and IA
good returning until May 20 Inclusive, ut rate o
one nrst-class limited fare for the round trip Tn
mi nm nj Xasn Will fsp