Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-24
Condensed Locals.

Thos. c. Pearsan and Horace W. Upperman,
trustees. have made conveyance TO the National
implements, plant &C.. OF the Washington Heat
and Power ompany, with the pipes in the circuit
bounded by ID, =, 9TH, and 9th streets, with the
right 20 the Pro system; also the ieasehOid IN
west part Of &, square 31S, for So, 200.
In the case Of John Catey. convicted OF forgery.
nal Court by Messrs. w. A. Cook and t. T. Miller
yesterday. Also similar motion In the case OF
Reoecea Marshall convicted OF hOusebreaking
An unsuccessful attempt was made to rob the
house OF Mrs. Carroll. s34 9th street northwest
last night The thief had secreted himself In the
house but was discovered before the occupants re-
The second pail OF the National Association OF
Stationary Engineers No. will be given at Grand
The managers Of the Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
yesterday elected the following officers: j. b.
Wilson, president; J. Wesley BOteler, secretary
and acting treasurer; samuel C. Wilson. assistant
secretary; N. g. Emory, surveyor OF fires and real
estate; I. A. Lambert, attorney for the company.
kemper Fullerton, OF the District Of Columbia,
has been awarded the third Baird prize for oratory
at Princeton.
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FUNERAL OF THE LATE TIos. A. RrcHARDs.-The
funeral OF the late ThNo- A Richards, an old ana
esteemed citizen OF this city, who died last Thurs
Jay. al Ms late rcS0ence. NO. lOlt New jersey
avenue southeast, took place yesterday morning,
at o'clock, from ST. Peters church, capitol HILL
solemn requiem mass being said, after which the
Rev. Nj. r. sullivan paid feeling tribute TO the
character OF the deceased Mr.. Richards has long
been Identified with the business interests or this
section, but OF late years has lived retired life
He Il mourned not only by his widow, son, and
daughter. bur also By a large circle or relatives
and friends who followed his remains to their last
Honorary paIl-bearers were Messrs. Jos. z. viii.
Jams. VIM Mcoinnis. Alex. W Eaton. I. B. Cross.
Jr, VIM H. Teacnum, and Geo. X. RepettL Active
pall-bearers were Messrs. W. A., ChaS. s., and Ar
thur. sons Of Mr.. Alfred Richards, and VIM. H. j.
fulton, and Geo. g.. sons OF Mr.. j. H. Richards.
RoRBERIEs REPoRrEp.-Arthur G.. Nichols No
Sl9 street northwest. reports stolen from the
hat-room OF the Spencertan Business College an
overcoat and pair or gloves. Jos. waters, No. 1901
N street, reports stolen from his pocket a gold
watch and chain valued 81 go. Albert ID. Spang-
coats worth ;. Mrs. Florence Marxley. No. IoI4
street northwest, reports stO.en from house yes
terday - In money and a note for goo, Cathe-
riIe OCOnnor reports the larceny OF a PAIR OF
gloves and two shirts.
WAITING FOR THE DISTRICT ArroRNYy.-This
morning Judge Montgomery convened the Crimi-
nal court There was no representative OF he
district attorney present and the Jurors were dis
charged until tomorrow morning. In the case OF
Reoecca Marshall, convicted OF house eaking in
the night, the judge filed his opinion Overruling
the motions In arrest OF Judgment and FOR new
trial
FIRE AT wAsHISGTos GRoyE.-The dwelling
mouse or Nr. WoOdard. OF Washington Grove,
Montgomery county, Nd, was burned TO the
ground last night. The house anu its contents
were an entire loss. Mr. Woodland, his wife and
eight children barely had time To escape with
tier lives Mr.. Woodland left part OF his clothing
including his vest containing his gold watch. hang
ing IN his room, the saving OF his family giving
him AL he could attend 10.
Nh CHAMBERLAIN VISITS KENDALL GREES-Mr
JOS chamberlain visited the de II mute college at
kenddn Green yesterday, and was much Intel est
ct Ia what he saw there OF the methods employed
IL Jne education OF deaf mutes. A snort address
VI welcome was read by Henry Gross, one or the
students. and Mr.. Chamberlain responded with
many many, complimentary illusions He was accom-
sentative Tucker and others were present.
The Masonic VETERASs' BtNoUEr-About one
hundred and twenty members OF the Masonic Vet
erans' Association sat down 10 the annual dinner
national Hotel Gea. Albert PIKE presided ami
after the banquet was over he as tOastlnaster
announced ''Oar absent brethrea.r which was re,
spOnded 70 by Dr. JnO. VI. Browne. Addresses
We're made by NeSsrs- Richardson, stewart Pike
Bennett, Upon, Wilson and Parker Mr.. Charles
w. hahcock and Gen. Baloch gave some excellent
vocal music.
IEHPEKAScE WORK IN THE CoLoKED CHrRcHEs.-
AT the union meeting Of ministers OF the District
hello In Gaioraitn a. NJ. r Zion church Yesterday
devotional exercises were conducted BY Rev DR.
q IL Philips and Presiding Elder Arnold The
president and secretary being absent the vice
President, Rev. X H. G.. Dyson took the chair sna
lev IL A. ray ne was elected secretary Ilro feo,
The object OF the meeting was stated 70 KEYS DIR
PHILIPS and FItchew. They responded and signed
their names as members, after which Rev DIT.
Philips introduced Mrs. Williams To the meeting
as worker In the prohibition cause She was
heartily received and her work Endorsed. The fol-
lowing church doors were opened To her for mas
meetings: EoeneZcr, West Washington LIST sun
day; Trinity J. NJ church, corner OF 10Th ana
streets northwest. ID sunday; Galbraifh A NJ y
Zion church, 9Th street northwest, ID sunday and
II. Paul's church, sIh between ID ana slreeIs
southwest, 4ih sunday
ECONOMY IN TuEKIsH RrGs.-Certain wearing
apparel and various household effects have been
and are In use for the Mere sake fashion, while
some others for their ornamental appearance.
Turkish rugs artistic In design and harinoniously
blended In eolOrs "a the work OF a master artist,
possess still something more-durabllity. A rne
Turkish rug Will wear TOR generations. Is saying
over Que hundred years old - large. Only genuine
eastern rugs. carpets. and portieres offered al
Tue peremptory auction sales which begin To-
mOrrO~, al IL IN. and 3::s0 H. m, ut Duncanson
bfN@, corner 9Th and ID streets The catalogue
nlclloeS also nch Damascus yellow silks, Persian
tabE aud piano covers, Bulgarian doyiies and
ualeS. SOFT morocco slippers, white and gray fuI
rugs. Sc--Adrt
ASNnOLIs ExcURsIoS.-Tne Annapolis, Wash
Eleton ana Baltimore Railroad announces the sec.
OIu VI me series OF excursions 20 Annapolis To-
ho.fvw WEDNESDAY, JANUARY -, from Baltimore
anu Otio oept AT $50 am These trips are
sesuned 70 Deeotae quite popular, a delightful
various points O( interest The fare for the round
ITlD - Al. Arall leave. Annauolts fatoxn,ner a,