Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-03-12
Coudcu.e,; locals.

John NJ Lawt0n has been appointed by the
Court In General Term 20 the office OF United
States commissioner and as an examiner In chan
Gerry OF that court
MAI J. B. Pond. the wei known concert and lee
tu-e manager. who was married to Miss May
Marion Glass. In Jersey city, saturday, is visiting,
with his Dr1dr. IN Washington for a few days.
has been in charge OF St Peters Roman CathO-
lie church, VIII 20 To 81 Johns church, Balti-
more. soon after Easter, and Will be succeeded
90 s. Peters BY Res. Father Macktn, OF Baiti-
JaOre.
Martha Moulton. wife Of Mr. Warner Moulton, of
:lOi nth street northwest, while returning home
IRON church yesterday morning. dropped dead
4 bill Tor divorce has been fled by Sarah l.
Bsder against George Bader-
Mr.. J. VI. KJlstOn. OF this city. lectured on the
l2ni-tdN question before the Anti-POyerty Society
N Baltimore last night
bishop Iatane. Of the Reformed Episcopal
Chur-h, 50, nj sunday in Washington, and decided
.n the Organization Of a Reformed Episcopal
here He appointed Mr.. j. G. Pratt chairman.
IN III. Ponce Court to-day a young man named
stones. The testimony vas of e0nhlcting char
sbteT, and defendants counsel, Mr.. Darlington,
said ne would note an appeal
IN OH soldier, named Hugh NCheeyer created
considerable excitement M police headquarters
luis morning. liz stood upon the high porch at
the front door, while the police neutenantS were
holding their regular morning session, and deliv-
cred an lncOherenI speeeh, indicating that his
mind was disOrdered. lie was taken 10 the sixth
precinct station in the patrol wagon, continuing
his speech through The streets.
The capital Beneficial Association have elected
II. ~
BGscher, president; T. DieJz, uce-presidenJ; Chas.
H. E1rbarlt, financial secretary; John Miller re-
sOruDg secretary; Fred DahleT, treasurer; Fred.
Rosenberg. Leon Geneste. F. Davis, trustees.
\ NEW DISPESsARY.-The Washington Dispen-
Ssry for skin Diseases has been organized for the
IrItutOus medical treatment OF the poor af1iicted
with such diseases The dispensary, which has
been Established az 1893 II street northwest, will
he opened for the reception OF patients on the
18th Instant. The following directors have been
elected: MeSsrs John I. Given. RC mi II. StinemetZ
Theodore >heckels. and Chas A. Bsavens. DR. n
y Mclaughlin has been elected physician in
charge.
CLOSE OF THE G.. A. r. FAIR--The Grand Army
fair closed saturday night II Was held for SIX
teen nights and was attended by great crowds.
The result OF the voting On various articles was
announced In saturdays STAR The following
announced saturday night, completes the list:
Bicycle. J. W. Morgan; National Guard Uniform
col NJ. T. rell; shy rna rug, Marcus = Hopkins;
Houglton cabinet, Mrs drawers; Kansas doll Dr.
Walker; Carnegie doll, Mrs COurtwright; afghan,
Mis- y l. logger: gOid-headed umbrella, NJ. T.
hcGraw, !. :. y; ehironler, Miss Mabel Travers;
cabinet, Master Mute: Turkish rug, Commander
jas ,. Ninal The financial results OF the fair are
not known, but estimates place the profits at from
5000 10 s1OOon
THE AIvlKY COScEET, advertised for Tuesday
esenin VIII not take place on account OF the Ill
n-> OF Herr Alvary, and ticket holders will be re-
Inb1rsed at kna0e'S. The Richard Wagner So
ciety Nil n possible, secure the services OF Herr
early IN Apnl.
w ~ Ihbbs EEAniNb-.-l1f SAFE OF seats Tor
the author, readings, March 18th and 18th, Will
beS1n at BrentanOs Tomorrow morning al 10
@S l. The demand for these tickets Is large,
both readings Will be- disposed OF Immediately
The prices have been liked al 81 and 81
EyENTs ~ THE CHUKCHEs.-Rey c. W samson.
j. D., formerly president OF Columbian College
and now president of Rutgers COLLEGE preached
yesterday AZ the E-sjrcet Baptist church Al the
congregational church last evening Rev. DR.
ta a,sd OF Baltimore. bishop of the Reformed
mfr
PareI at Ascension church yesterday afternoon
confirmed class of thlrty-fOur persons. Among
these was ChinaInan. who IL a member OF the
thineSe sunday school connected with the church
Bishop Walker, OF Dakota, assisted In the ser
vices Bishop Paret visited ~. Johns church yes
terday morning ana delivered practical discourse
On religious activity, after which he confirmed a
fitss ~ niIy-nve persons, presented by Rev. Dr.
leonard, rector OF ST Johns. Morning service
was rad by DR.. Leonard ana the Rev. Nj Mckee
ihe Rev Mr.. Winsiow, OF WaJertOwn, y. Y, was
also In the ehancel-
TEMPERANCE MEETINGS temperance mass
meeting was held AT Mckendree church last even
Ing, under the auspices OF the Good Templars
Grand Chef John r. MaRORey presiding. Repre-,
SENTATIVE sawyer, OF New York, and Past Grand
Templar Whitney made addresses. The public
meeting at the Police Court yesterday afterpoOn
under the auspices OF the WOman's Christian Tenn,
son gave a short talk. Mrs. MohL Mrs. Louis Mrs
=! son and Others were present.
A woxkS suffrage CIKcIE-The first OF n con-
,ehplaied series OF woman suffrage circles was
heln saturday evening ia the parlors or Mrs J. m
rinythe's hOuse, 1JO4 18th street northwest Ad-
dreSseS were made by Miss Rachel Foster pafional
secretary; Ars >pOiiOrd. treasurer and Mrs NJ -
Mcpherson. Among those present wer,. Ne.dame-.
Ut. Howard. Leila Martin. Fleetwood. WnIIaTns
NJ y - cary capt. Wall. Sprague, Grimes ana
Otsy, and Misses Male, Bruce, Howard ana DIf-
nehL
DEATH OF An OLD CuIZEN.-Can Mueller died
SATURDAY evening ~ his residence No. III n street
l1Ithwesi, aged slNty-slN years Mr.. Miller was
SfHeken with PaTdly SIS IN January. He was . ma
iiye 81 Hesse-Darmstact. Germany and came 10
IEE5 country With his br'i her when guite a Vonn,,
man. but went back 10 the Fatherllnd AMI mar
TieSL lie returned 70 the United states In ISIS
ana the following year abShed himself in thf.
vas actively en- ge'l until 1879 when he retired
his son. q. j.. who had been his partner for some
3esrs, succeeding him. He leaves ffye children
Not A LITTLE OF the artistic success of the
Shakespeare pantOiniue last week is claimed 10
the manuscript submitted To the Committee Mrs.
Mack kEOwlcdge and me taste Ia matters rcIat-
ln 70 dramatic art stand her IN gooi stead In the
arrangement OF such entertainments. as well as IN
her profession Of Instructor IA e,ocatiOn. &C. and
~ a therefore not strange that her services In
cases are Often In demand as director or adviser
1HE GERMAN MINISTERS SALE-The sale OF the
ABOVE gentlemans personal effects viii take place
tO-a1lrOw NJ The legation residence. ia 18th
wines on the follo@ing dey, as viii be seen by the
advertisement elsewhere.
A DESIRABLE PCuDTSG LOr on Rhode Island
avenue, near 18th street Is 10 be sola Tomorrow
at D O'Clock pm. In this locality In the pasr wear
have been erected. and The improvement IS marked
By plans Tor others.