Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-10

clayton Mitchell and Joseph Somers, the COL
Ter and weldon for robOing the pigeon-house OF
William l. DTury, No. 6lO 18th street, were neld
'or tne gTand-Jsry 3y JId$e s1ei so ma
and Builders edition OF the scientific American for
April
of John Waters. charged with petit larceny, Sec
ODd demonstrating a bicycle from Telrair hodg-
son, March 9-was given 10 the jury, and a verdict
of guilty was returned.
A Girl ATTACKED BY DoG.-Yesterday after
noOn Mrs. Phillips OF No. PHO 9TH street north
west, was passing near 9Th and q streets with her
fOuTteen-year old daughter "A large Newfoundland
dog broke away from a furniture wagon 10 which
The girl Dy the back and gave her a terrifying
shaking Until the animal was pulled away. Then
been finally taken away might have Killed the
child The animal belonged TO Mr.. Albert Gid
dings, who was moving from near 10th and q
streets 10 the northeast section OF the city. Ocer
Dent appeared and charged the owner with per-
Uniting dangerous dog to run AT large ana he
win be tried In the Police Court to-rnorrow.
Sous OF JoSapaB-A new council OF this order
Faith Council. No. H. has been Instituted by Mr. A.
Dent, sovereign chief, assisted by the sovereign
council orcers, and large representation from all
Of the new council were elected: Patriarch, b. q.
Dove; W G., ~ c. Mclean; V. G., j. f. Harris;
treasurer J. II. Lewis; c.. A. f. Reynolds: A. G.,
W. p. Lewis; j. W, JOS. Crown; U. W., j. 2. Han
rohan-
TIE GERMAN CEMETERY LITIGATIoS.-The Ger
man Evangelical Society yesterday led its answer
an Injunction. The defendant denies that the
meeting Of March 70 lSSs, was called or that the
any enort 10 violently interfere with the property
Ia this suit. and char1cterlZeS the assertions OF
the Dill as strange anu insulting. The bill states
that they have reasons, which were the tenderesr
chords OF sympathy and human affection, for de-
precaling any unSeemly violence or strife over
tais ground
ENDORSING SENATOR sHEKMaN.-The sherman
Club have elected permanent officers as follows:
Z. A. Lamar, president; Lewis II. Douglass, vice
president; J. W. Cromwell, secretary; Lewis III.
Douglass. W. {. Martin, j. w CROMWELL, l. G.
Resolutions were adopted last evening endorsing
senator John sherman for the presidency.
ARRESTED on BENCH WaRR.NT-Robert Berke-
ley. cOlOrcd. indicted for hOuSebreaking with
Waller Brown. at the residence OF Harry Elmer in
February, ISs9, was brought into the Criminal
Court yesterday on bench warrant and commit
ted 10 Jail in default OF 81, ooo bond Berkeley lett
the city shortly after the robbery. His companion
III the Indictment was captured, convicted and
sentenced 10 four years In Albany Penitentiary at
hird labor.
A VERDICT FOR DaNaGFs,-Y esterday In Circuit
Court No. 2, ia the case OF George Humphreys an
AGED colored man. agt. the Herdic PhaetOn Co. a
verdict was rendered Tor plaintiff Tor 5000. lie
knOcket down by hrTdic belonging TO Defend
AIT In front OF the National Hotel on April 8 1856
A motion Tor a new trial VIII be nleQ on the
ground That the verdict was contrary TO the evil
dence.
Two BILLS FOR DIVORCE FILED.-Sarah W. Rea
his fled a bill FOR divorce from Richard T. Rea
Taey were married June i, 1855. by Rev. G. c.
he ceserted her going 10 Chicago Henry S.,bmidt
ms Med Dill for divorce from Carrie schmidt.
ELLA sSIrcHED Golp Rise FROM MARY.
colored girl. named Mary Rich, was sitting on a
bench IN Lincoln Park yesterday afternoon, when
rygs.Lr
and spoke TO her. SPECIAL Osicer Willis attention
was attracted 10 the girls Dy bearing the screams
OF Mary Rich. Ella Pinkney ran on, and was cap
tured after long chase By the oficer. She had In
her mouth gold ring which she had snatc he'd from
Mary. she claimed that Mary had collected IS
belonging TO her. and for that reason she snatched
rhe ring. The debt Mary denied Ella was then
i0cSed NJ. This morning In the Police Court she
was given thirty days for the larceny, and was
lined s. or fifteen days FOR using profane language
MARRIAGE LIcESsEs-Marriage licenses have
been issued by the clerk OF The court 10 Chas. G.
wagner and Mamie A. Powers, both OF Richmond
VA: Richard b. Halves and Mary r Gary. both OF
isIchuOnl- va Max GOttlefh, Or New York city,
and Matilda Angerstein: samuel J. CHASER and
henrietta Herzog; John Murphy and Hattie Allen.
THE SOCIETY or CHRISTIAN ESpgsvoR A
meeting OF the members OF the Oranch hes OF the
$500 a .. Shrstian kndeayor under the auspices
VI tns sunday school Union of the District, was
held last evening at the Lutheran Memorial church
MI W IL II. smith presided, ana Mr. John b.
wight, REV. Nr. Batter, and others We're present
The service consisted OF Singing and reuorts from.
the various branches.
The NATIONAL REPCBIIcAS CIUB-At meeting
vi the National Republican ClgD last evening a
tOllHlltee consisting OF A. VI. Ciapp chairman:
A. r Clark, Frank Aldrich, A. {. Richards and r.
u baroadoes was appointed to urge upon con-
yresS the adoption OF the proposed ameuIrepf 10
the constitution introduced recently By senator
blalr IN The senate conferripg REPRESENTATION In
congress ana the electoral college upon the peoola
0i the District OF Columbia. The club also ailthor
led tie appointment O. comlnirree 10 consist on
AZ least one member In each OF The twenty-two
legislative divisions OF the District 10 make a
thorouyh canvass In the interest OF the prvpossd
amendment
REFoSAED EPISCOPAL CHURcH MEETrSG-The
\. NJ 4. A prriOrs were well nlled last evening In
hear Bishop Latane OF Baltimore on the Reformed
kpi-cOpa! movement. The BISHOP spoke m ira
W12in and progress, and stated that the church
MAS never IN a stronger or more healthy CONDITION
tbaR at present. AZ the close OF the injecting ~
was decided 10 hold a weekly meeting 1or PRAYER
On IN irsday evenings In the \. NJ. c. A. rooms
on heatCeky avenue, near Pennsylvania avenue
southeast and the site OF the proposed Eastern
DIahch bridge, will take place Tomorrow after
hOOn Al 1:jO O'Clock. Thi, Is q good opportunity
toootaln property In this rapidly enhancing Sec
u.n 0' ths city, either for speculation or perma-
IhkkE Will be no sale Of furniture az the Swe-
uisn minister's, the party who purchased rne resi-
"'-Se having oousht ~ al private sale.
EvERGKfESs AT AUcTroS.-In connection with
tns imported roses. Mr.. Bowling VIII sell lo-,nnf-
foS a. II O'CLOCK q choice lot VI eyeryreens sc