Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-21
GEORGETOWN.

The CATHOLIC UNIoS.-The seventh annual
meeting Of the Georgetown Catholic union was
held AT the union rooms last evening. The at
tendance OF members was the largest of any
meeting since the organization of the union.
The report OF the president, Vim. ii. Manogue.
shows the union to be in prosperous condi-
ton. During the year rs new members were
elected, making the total membership III.
The report Of the treasurer shows a balance in
the treasury of S570.36. The election of Off
GERS for the ensuing year resulted follows:
VIM. III. Manogue unanimously reelected pres
ident, j. A. Archer viee-president, John Jones
secretary, F. V. Ofutt treasurer, t. X. Fulla-
love librarian. W. L. ONeil assistant librarian:
directors, A. Small. G.. W. Manogue j. A. Pro-
bey, W. ]. Stohlman. and =. J. Mccarthy.
FINED 80 FOB PRoFASrTY.-Ella Gaskins. a
young colored woman, was before the Police
Court this morning charged by Officer Barton
Fisher with disturbing the quiet of Prospect
avenue by eursing and swearing. After the Of
ncer gave his testimony, Ella took the stand
and started out by SAYING: Me and Sister Bass
was standing on the avenue talking"
Never mind about Sister Bass" interrupted
the judge. Tell about the profanity" Ella
told her story Of the affair and was fined s.
ARREsTs.-JeremiahP Payne was arrested last
night by Ofacer Lahna. charged with assault
and battery on Victoria Payne, his wife. ON
Ger Lahna arrested Robt. Saunders last night
for disturbing the quiet of Georgetown by his
loud profanity.
ANN MARIA EDDs' WuI-The will of the late
Ann Maria Edds, Of Georgetown. has been filed
with Register Clagett. She leaves her real es-
tate to her two brothers, Seth Schell and Chas
W. Schen, and her personal estate to them in
trust for her daughter, Florence c. Edds, and
appoints her brothers executors.
TEMPERATURE AND CoSDIrIoS OF WATER AT
A h-Grest Falls, temperature, 43; condition,
z receiving reservoir. temperature. 80; condi-
non AZ north connection. 3: condition at south
connection, l6i distributing reservoir. temper
allure 4S; condition at inhuent gate-house, 6;
condition at efiuent gate-house, a.
REFUsKD TO Kiss HIS MorHrR-rs-LAw.-A
year ago Mrs. Anna c. Johnson a pretty
blonde, was granted a decree of separate MAIN
tenanee from her husband. Matthew G. John
son, wealthy Swede living on Dearborn ave-
nue., Chicago. and ever since Mr.. johnson has
been paying $40 per week almony. Johnson
lawyer has applied to Judge Finley to annul
the decree on the ground that his client had
reformed and was willing to take his wife back.
The VIE AYERS, said the lawyer, that John
SON refused to kiss his mother-in-law, but why
shouldn't he refuse? How many men win ki.s
their mothers-in-law, except TO avert WARP
The court took the case under advisement
Nina LAyornY TO SHTrIE TX NExporr A
special to the Philadelphia Press says that Mrs.
Langtry proposes 10 become q resident Of New
port in order that she may take advantage OF
the lax divorce laws Of Rhode Island. She viii
purchase q house there, pay personal tar, and
thus become prominent and settled resident
Of the town The question Of domicile win not.
therefore, enter into 10, especially a. she will
be able 70 answer the query Is 10 why she came
20 this country in . satisfactory manner. Jus,
how long the Judge viii compel the actress to
remain IN Rhode lsland before applying for Q
dserss, u not known, bat Chief Justice Durfee
has soft spot in his hsast for the fair sex, and
he may stretch point