Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-03
Guilty a. Indicted.

DORCA5 HOLLAND.
In the Criminal Court this morning the trial OF
the colored man. James II. Myers commenced on
Friday afternoon last, was resumed. Myers who
IL represented by Mr.. j. W. Walker, is charged
with having, on May 20 last, committed out
ragyon the person of Dorcas Holland colored
woman, who stated that she was nearly hundred
years old Myers claim q that while drunk he went
10 the house 10 see the Old wOman's granddaugh h
Ter and the old woman attempted 10 keep him out
when they struggled and Tell. Some testimony
was offered this morning for the defendant as 10
his lO0t character.
For the Government, Officer Foley testified in
reeuttal, that Myers said he outraged Aunt Dorcas
because he was drunk. Emma Brooks testified
that she saw Myers leaving the house running.
This closed the case. and the Government waiv-
Ing the opening Mr.. Walker iat 10:35) proceeded
with his argument, claiming that at most 1t was a
case OF assault. Mr.. LpScOmb declined TO answer
charging the jury said that il was one exclusively
Tor them 70 determine whether he was guilty OF
RAPE assault with intent 20 rape, OF. assault and
found.
The MEDICAL SOCIETY.-The Medical society OF
the District Of columbia last evening elected
the following officers for the current year:
pTesseht Dr Thomas G. smith: vice
Burnett; corresponding secretary, DR.. G. Wythe
Cook; recording secretary, DIR. samuel ).
Adams: treasurer, DIR. &. ". Franzoni: librarian,
D:. j. II. Mundeii; board OF examiners, Drs G. n
AcSer, r. ID. Fry, II. W. McArile, L. II. 4. Klein
seninldt and ;. ;. Adams; board Of censOrs, DIS.
CHARGED WITH STEALING A GOLD CHarN-A
young Inan naiAed Frazier ID. Stratton was charged
IA me Police court this morning with the grand
lrceny OF gold chain, valued at $50 and the case
VS. continued unth tomorrow. 1t is alleged by
the prosecution that the defendant visited the
jeweiry pariors OF Arehille Oyieri No. 907 Penn
syiVania avenue, saturday night, and carried OF
Use gold chain Detectives Ran and Horne ar
rested the young man and found the chain on him.
H claimed that II was given 10 him to have ex-
arlined. and that he did not steal IL. He was re-
a lar ufha
charge against Stratt0n was made petit larceny,
and nc forfeited So collateral
TsIE NiGHr-LoDGlsG HousR.-Superintenden 3.
u filitsSlIi O3 the nighi-Iodging house, reports
u II during the month CT December the institution
lotced 1O3. rejected 80 applicants, and furnished
LIS meals He says the lOigers have been drawn
" IN all classes, Including OLD soldiers, many from
Htinptoa or DAYTON, artists, Clerks, professional
men anC professional trampa As a rule he said
rney nave been men who have seen better DAYS
cul through various causes have 'ost their grip In
life"
ctrs RECEPTIONS on NEW YEAR DAY.-'rhe IRISH
AIhtFlcdh Club received, yesterday afternoon and
evening. thrOngs Of friends at lis pleasant rooms
on fenIsylyania avenue, above Wizards. and en-
Ihe reception committee consisted OF Messrs- JOnl
IL knSerS, j. ID. OCOnneil, VI. Emmett Urell, and
Mm j. O'COnDell-The clubhouse OF the Repub
nAh National League, yesterday, was thronged
with ElsiIOrs--rhe Grand Army Of the Republic
after leaving, the White House yesterday called
sioner Of rensions ana e Dr. ponosas s s9rreaS
general OF the q. ~ R-The Union Veterans
lLiOn also called upon Gen. Sheridan.-A!nne
haiid AID Friendship Lodges, Yesterday gave re-
septlons and entertained All callers with bountifu
hospitality.
TIE "ALDERSEY DAIRY" NEw-YEaR DINNER
The annual dinner 10 The employees OF the Alder
ney Dairy was held al the dairy building on 1
street, yesterday, and Was partaken or by the O.
empi0yes OF MI. r. h Ward The table wa,
temptiLgiy arr1yed with good thugs 10 eat anC
nOwers IN prUfuslOn- Mr. Ward presided, with hi.
SUI Hlme On his left. and seated at regular inter
Nas on both sides were the clerks. statesmen, rout,
agents, drivers, &C. BY the side OF each plate wa
handsome goic-tinte,i bill Of fare and remem
Drance ron the genial host In the shape Of tcke
~ the Potomac Boat Clab fair
An ALLEGED SATCHEIL SSArcHER HELD roR TIL
GRAND JCkY.-ADout Z O'Clock last night, as Mrs
Mary {. Whelsn was passing the corner OF I0tT
sStehel from her and ran on. Oficer McLucas ar
rested young man named Michael Meany on sus
plclon, and Mrs Whelan identified him as the per
son The satchet was picked up on 10th street
Neany denied the charge. This morning IN tn,
foiee Court he was charged vita larceny from
TIE person, and his counsel waived an examtna
uSa- The case was sent 10 the grand jury.
HoEbEkf9 REPoKTED.-An overcoat worth 81
vas stolen from Freshman sdininss room, on Penn
syNanla avenue. yesterday afternoon. Frank L
VOC reports the larceny OF diamond pin, go.s
ing, and $50 william Dusher reports the thef
y worth Of bed clothing :. L. Josiyn reports
toe larceny o. an overcoat and g..
No PsosIcruoS.-Today, In tho Police Court
nolls pgoA IN the cass OF Mrs Isle Lester cnarget
VII ooeslnang $50 from Benjamin p. watrous
Ihls co0fDe was taken al the request OF the CON
planning S1tossA