Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-10-23
Passenger from, the south.
Illness of John IL. Alley.


Illness of John IL. Alley.
The news comes from Lynn, Mass, the home OF
John B. Alley, t..at while travelling in Europe
he had two strokes or paralysis, and his life is
despaired Of. Mr. Alley has been for some years
rather closely identihed with this city, where he
always spent his winters. The intelligence Of his
illness was discussed to-day in the circles where
teasye owner OF real estate here, but at present,
about the only property remaining in his name Is
the residence at the southwest corner OF 18th and
h streets which Is his home. Some years ago, in
connection with the late ex-senator Sharon. he
purchased an interest In what was known as the
Snnderiand property consisting mainly Of un-
AT one time his Investments In Washington prop
erty amounted 10 100000, but he has during
the past few years SOFA nearly all. Ii is estimated
that he Is worth about $1,000 OOO which would
make him one Of the weaithest citizens OF the
District Although born in Lynn. Mass. his long
subsequent residence here, resulted IN his spend
ing large parC or his long life OF seventy-two
years In this city. He began life pennilesS boy
and engaging In the leather business he amassed
fortune which has been largely Increased by his
railroad ventures and his stock operations. His
family consists OF wife, two sons and two
daughters
QUESTION THAT HINGED ON THE DooR--In the
Criminal Court, Judge Montgomery, this morning.
Louisa Mergent, coiOred girl, was acquitted OF
the charge OF house breaking In the day. The
alleged onense was committed at the house OF
Ann Clark, In East Washington, on october IL
IL was charged that Louisa got In by the side door
ana took some clothing. IL was not shown that
the door was closed, and the result was a verdict
or lot guilty AS the defendant was leaving the
courtroom with her counsel, Mr. Hewlett, Mr..
change Of petit larceny could be prepared. Mr.
Hewlett suggested that IL would be better II she
were sent T. the Potiee Court THIS suggestion
went To the Police Court
ESCAPED FROM THE INSANE AsYLuM-Daviu
uveronl, the Italian who attempted to KIN
stephen e.. Cassassa, the fruit dealer at the
latters place OF business, corner Of Pennsyiyania
avenue and 9Th street, some months ago, o. shoot
ing him three times, escaped from the insane asy-
lum yesterday. He was captured in the after
noon by oIf.eer Mari.
MARRIAGE DEMONSTRATING licenses have
+. wallace and Daisy l. Galleher; Henry Murray
aud Emily Robinson. Monticello, ID. c.: W. H. King
OF Baltimore, Nd. and Margaret Walsh; Geo. W.
Taylor, OF Maryland, and Mary L. Tyler OF War
renton- Va; Herman ii. Halter, OF Frederick Mo
and Angelina ID. Byron; ThoS Dodson ana Annie
M Davis; Elmer E. Fisher and Aggle L NOhe.
RoBBKKrEs REPoKTED.-George H. Brooks. No lO3
street northeast, reports stolen from the G. A. X
Hail an ebony gOld-headed cane.-Alexander g.
Campbell, No. 1913 18th street, reportsstO from
his house last week an OyercoaL-A. C. Brown
NO. 40 North Carolina ave, reports the larceny OF
nickel watch--Miss A. b. kirkendaii. 40. ioOi
II street northeast reports that her show window
was broken open al an early hour yesterday morn
Ing anc robbed OF two pieces OF dress gOods-A
= Slacnet reports the theft OF a silver castor
Yesterday, while Fire Marshal Drew was In the
District building. some one stole blanket from
his horse, standing In 'front.' OF the budlna.~
Theodore SprineIneyer, New York city, reports
stolen from the National Hotel brown overcoat
MA Nerwin, No. S03 street, reports stolen
from her house this morning a gents gold watch.
-. p. LeedOm, No. 2I2 New Jersey avenue north
coat and two umbrellas.
WHY He "Lzr UP."-Daniel Luther recently
svore out warrant against Tighman Jenkins
charging him with grand larceny. The warrant
was served by one OF Lieut. Henner's orrcers but
the prosecuting witness called at the station and
told the officers that he desired 70 witndraw ths
charges HIS wife, he said. got AFTER him Tor hav-
Ing Jenkins arrested HIS priest, he said had told
him that II he did not let up on jenkins ne would
to-day. ''
TIE COLUMBIA DEMOCRATIC CLUR-The Columbia
Democratic Club last night decided TO NIX It's head
quarters at the Metropolitan Hotel, from this time
until AFTER the election BY this change better
accommodations are secured for the members OF
the club and their friends. The election returns
VIII be received as USUAL IL was voted TO send
300 70 the national democratic committee.
TIE oBsrETRIoAL AND GYxKooLosrcaL SOCIETY,"
Inc " 1sllngtOn OOstetrlcal and Gy theological So
elety has eiected offers for the ensuing year as
follows: President, DR.. Jos. Taoer johnson; vice.
ston; recording secretary, Dr. 5. s. Adams: cor
responding secretary, DR.. q. w. Cook; treasurer
Dr Geo. Byrd Harrison.
DELIVERED TO A MARYLAND OFFIcER-To-day q
reqIisition was received fromGsovJ Jackson of Mary
ia1c- for Oliver " AIDE. alias kaWilas, alas ThomI-
eon, eolored, who Was captured mere last week Oy
csstion-heeper Ecklcn OF the AnacosIia sub-sta-
t.On, with wagon ana two horses stolen in Cal
ssft county, Nd Chief Justice Bingham ordered
MN 70 Dc delivered 10 John Browne, the agent Of
LIE state.
TELEPHONE CABLE BRokKs.-It was learned
Sssastday mat the telephone connection with the
hlsh scoocl was cut OF, ard the lnefaen Were
sem out 10 md where the break was Ar the cor
Pc u New YORK avenue and 5th street the line
Len leaad the break at a point where workmer
111 Deen digging 10 reset the Curbing They uuc
GOWN 70 the cable and broke Il. e
w TRIAL FOR MAKING A EAIsx Arrtpxvrr-r,
sno Ctlufln2l Court to-day the case of Inc n
Llohlas. charged with Violating section 543s n
me heylsed statutes oy presenting a false an
aasit IN support OF pension claisn WAS rasen M,
Iels = the second trial OF delentani. rhe f,rs
resniting In q oisa2reeing jury. IL Is ALLEGED M
pc made an affioavlr IN support OF a f7cfftton
claim OF Geo. Bumorey. nied July 30 1855.
tkLuABLE USrMPRoyEp PROPERTY AT Arrv,o,s
Aurtiodeer Downing VIII sell tomorrow ar q -
ectock valuable building lots On The south s,ee q
ID street., between Sth aud 9Th streets norrheas,
Investors should be on hand. ful details In ~
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