Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-03-22

Mrs. Belva A. lockwood Iectured at Grand
Army Hall last evening on 'Social and Political
Life In Washington"
Yesterday afternoon, In the Criminal Court Jno.
+ Ly-le was convicted On the charge OF obtaining
money oy false pretenses- a notice Of motion for
Mr.. Chas. II. Marshall. president OF the emanci-
patton convention that arranged for street pa
rale anu meeting, has appointed W. ii. jordan as
secretary In place OF W. Z. Chase, VINO declined
tecause Mr. Douglass was selected as orator OF the
day.
In the Criminal Court this morning JAS Ward
Indicted for an assault with intent 20 kill Eliza Fox
on october IL last. withdrew his plea OF not guilty,
and. pleading guilty, the sentence was suspended
This course was taken because OF the request OF
the prosecuting witness, who had been on intimate
Rev. ii. r. MAYOR. the pastor OF Hamlne NJ. E.
church, and his family were given a pleasant re-
cep'ion by his congregation last evening
Yesterday afternoon. in the Criminal Court,
Judge Montgomery, Frank Whitney, alias Whit
iinytOn. cOlored. was placed on thai Tor larceny
from the person ipocketbOok snatching from
catherine clements, February Is,. The prose-
cutting witness ldenIfed the prisoner, and the de-
tense, represented By Mr.. Chas. Benhcin, Is an
abb. The trial was resumed this morning and re-
suited In a verdict Of guilty.
The base ball grounds privileges were awarded
10 BruehL Meyer a Co, tine same firm that was
awarded the contract last year. at a special meet
lie OF the board Of directors held last night The
Settled- owing 10 the severe illness OF President
Hewitt.
In the Bedford Homlng Pigeon Club list OF dates
and stations for the Old birds series Of Il the
about sO5 miles"
Mrs. Ii. W. sponord, No 1909 18th street north
west, reports stolen from her house yesterday 80
IN cash and monthly railroad ticket between
here and Baltimore. Helen Noyes, No. 9s6 street
northwest, reports stolen So worth OF slverware.
STILL wISSIxG.-The Washington base bali team
defeated the New York CLUB In Jacksonville, Fla,
yesterday, by score OF u to >. ODay and Mack
and Crane and Murphy were the opposing Bate
Iie>. Daily's seasonable batting and Hoy's excel
lent base running were the winning elements
TIE DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL CoaMITTKE-At the
meeting OF the democratic central committee last
nf-hI a motion made by Capt. John Miller TO
postpone the time for holding the District conven-
ton was voted down. Captain Miller was OF the
opinion that the District democrats ought 10 de-
Ir action until II WAS known what course some OF
the great states would pursue. committee was
appointed TO hire hall for the use OF the conven-
tcn ana, after assessing each delegation s. TO de-
fr y expenses. the committee adjourned TO meet
az TIE convention, which will be held the even
Ing Of April ).
ANisiA " GREENS WnI--The last Will Of trne-
81 NJ Green relict OF he late Rev. Jno NJ Green
Vas hled Ia The registers Office yesterday. She
ttlueath.s her furniture, jewelry, wearing ap-
Ptrel and booNs To personal friends and relatives
Annie T. >nurr and WIN. Burris receive 500 each
ana tAe balance OF the property IS lett 70 the board
OF Church extension OF the VI. Z Church OF the
Fitted states
liz WANTS TIE TRUSTEES BOxDEp-Ransorn III
'llet yesterday filed bill In equity against Kagl-
nald EendaE, the ChilGrens Hospital, the District
~ stiNiuuia. anu 1tLrEo. he complainant ten
years Ot age. and Is grandson Of Eleanor a. GIL
l-L- IL i set out that MeS~rS. K Eendlll and J. ID
S.esal man. were pald 500 under The Will OF
asks that they may give bond and surety.
THE REPUBLICsS LEAGUE-At a meeting OF The
EepSb..can National League Last night a com
iniits-, composed Of Rev. Dr. JnO. T.. Newman
= II Grs21n. Dr. Geo. T. L0ring. simon Vol and
=. W. Howell was appointed 70 arrange for special
ouers dbfts OF the birthdays oi Lincoln Grant and
LiS~h. a committee composed OF Dr. Geo. r.
Lrihg, fedk Dou-idss 2ed Jas Moran was ap-
pinte7i 10 prepare literature for circulation by th.,
LfaCre- committee was also appointed 10 invite
spsAArrs % andr.ss TIE League al It's next meeting.
\ SURPRISE PAKTy.-Mrs Haxar Randall was
gwen genuine surprise party Tuesday evening
u her RESIDENCE on street, to commemorate her
eiyhty-ntth birthday. she had been invited out
tospeni The day, and when she came nome AZ
night she found the tables fIIed with most .ccen
able presents inciuilng a trunknl from children
ia the North, ana number frfenGs soDn thronce
soonf her With hearty CONGRATULATIONS.
DEAN OF An OLD CITzEx.-Nr Jonathan Kirk
wood. an old and respected citizen o: WASHINGTON
uiec yesterday IA his eishty-rrst year. t,e was a
native or kdlaburg. scotland When ahout fort y
years % axe lie Came TO this country and wcrEed
some years In the Globe Ofce a cOmposItor and
then established himself IN the PRINTING br.nrss
ON 10Th street, and continued Il an ISfI wncn
rs son-in,law. Mr. Tn9s. McGln saeceeied Inn.
ne visited few years ago, when on a t-1p arour a
The world His funeral Will take place at O'clocs
tomorrow, and Dr. Newman, OF the Conyres-a-
tlonal church, Will Onlciate.
CITY POsr-OFFICE CHkNGEs-City Postmaster
Ross has ora nzed a division oI 2d class 2al an.
matter. anu appointed Mr.. l. W. Robinson super
intendent Of IL Mr.. Robinson Is q son OF Major
Israel Robinson. Z r. Thomas up a recent
date had charge OF :sd-4ass matter COL
Ross has also appointed 10 position IN the office
Mt. y. j. Bartlett, who was formerly employed
there.
PROPOSED INTERSTATE COMMERCE. CONFERENCE
II This CIrY.-A special committee Of seven men,
bers Of the Philadelphia Commercial Exchange
was yesterday appointed by that body With In
str1cSons 10 CORES pond with the various CONNER
cial oo1ieS OF the country on the subject hold
ing conference at Washington fOr the purpose
Of agreeing upoa and formulating charges 10 be
presented % the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion for the redress OF such grievances IS can be
reached By the law In It's present form, as well
As exchanging and harmonizing views and agree
Ing upon and recommending such appointments
10 The Law as may best promote the Various IN
Ierests inyoived. and Secu ing prompt legislation
thereon The committee Will az once open CORE
spCndence With the various commercial bodies.
II Is beievet that the conference viii take place
within u month or two