Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-06-14

Amusenents Tonight.
ALBAuGHs-"Prince Methusalem-"
HARSIs'.-COra Van Tassel.
PANORAMA BUILDiSG.-"Battle OF Shiloh"
Condensed Locals.
The Maryland Democratic Club last night elected
delegates 10 the Baltimore convention as follows:
HarOaugh, Buchanan, Lancaster, CUP, Watson,
Cochran, Wiegand, Floyd and Taylor.
Yesterday motion for a new trial was filed in
the case OF JnO +. sullivan, convicted OF man
slaughter In killing Harry Upscomb by stamping
him TO DEATH IL Is claimed that new evidence has
been discovered.
Yesterday. In Circuit Court No. 1, Judge Hag-
ner took up the case OF Peleg F. Dye agt. the Rich
mOnd and Danyille Railroad Co.. the Virginia Mid
land Co., sc. Mr.. Dye was injured by falling
though trestle work while walking ON the rail-
road track near Charlottesville.
AT the closing exercises OF the Johns Hopkins
University In Baltimore this afternoon the bache-
lOr degree Will be conferred on JnO. b. Dash, Jno.
b. Macauley and Geo. y. Moore, OF this city, and
W. L. and W. W. Wiloughby, OF Alexandria
team OF horses attached 10 a carriage, driven
by Henry Duckett and containing Paymaster
BOggs, Mrs Boggs, and lady frieno, ran away on
18th street last evening. AT street the carriage
was overturned anu the occupants thrown out.
The ladies suffered painful contusionS and cuts,
but no serious injury.
AT a meeting OF Kit Carson Post, No. o last
night silver coffee urn and saIver were presented
10 Past Commander, Col ChaS. =. Lincoln.
j. I. Brush, daughter and brother LEFT for In
diapolis, lid, last evening with the remains Of
Mrs. Maggie ~ Brush. for tnterment
Ine Surviving veterans or the ISL regiment.
United states COlOred Troops, have arranged to
hold a reunion OF the regiment. Tomorrow evening,
the oath anniversary OF the battle OF Petersburg,
at the Fifth Baptist church. Mr.. Frederick Doug
lass and others have been invited TO speak.
About 40 O'Clock last evening fire was dis
covered IN house No; 80 18Th street northeast,
owned by Charlotte Fowler and occupied by sophia
collins, ana about So damage was DONE
Willie Topman. ten-year-old boy, who lives
AT No. G. street northwest, accidently shot him
self through the left hand yesterday afternoon
while handling small revolver.
Judge Montgomery this morning discharged the
petit Jurors OF the March term ol the Criminal
Court nnally-
THE Young MEMS DEMOCRATIC CLuB.-The Young
elected officers Tor the ensuing year as follows:
j. Fred Kelley, president: Jas. c. Addison, trst
yicepresident: Chas. B. smith. second vice presi-
dent; Jos l. Coomos, secretary; Griffith b. Cole
man, financial secretary; DIR. u. H. COOmbe. treas
nrer, ana coin E E Fathers, sergeant-at-arms.
The executive committee is composed OF j. Fred
Kelley, Jos. l. COOmOe, Griffith b. Coleman, j.
hadiey Doyle and Geo. " Happ.
TEE DISTRICT REPUBLICAN LEAGuE-ht a meet
ing last night the District Republican League was
nnaily organized with the following officers Presi-
and ;. Sheilaoarger; corresponding secretary, VI.
Trimbe; recording secretary, COL Chas. p. Lin
coin; treasurer, Major A. c. Richards; chaplain,
Rev. DR.. John chester. The following delegates
were elected TO the league ratification meeting at
Chicago: b. II. Warner, Frank Aldr1ch, j. F. yfnaL
E. ". Whitaker. W. c. Dodge; alternates VI. Trim
BILE DIR. L. A. Adams, +. W. Evans, +. q. Barbados
and Dr. y p. Parton
The PUBLIC ScHooIs-The closing examinations
OF the Washington Normal School began To-day at
the Franklin School and VIII be continued to-mor-
row at the Webster building There were many
visitors present to-day. Members OF the class ex-
hibited methods OF teaching various grades, and
the exercises were criticised by superintendent
Powell. The industrial exhibition OF the colored
schools Will be opened at the Miner building To-
morrow at = O'Clock IL will be open tomorrow
from 70 $50 pm, and saturday irUIn 10 TO and
from 10 O'Clock. Each day at 3OclOcH teachers
Will conduct manufacturing classes
GUILTY OF PICKING A POCKET ON INAUGURATION
DAY--This morning Win. vOsourg. alias John Lee
charged with larceny from the persor picsing tn,
pocket OF j. L. Chick on Inauguration day, 1885,.
was placed on trial In the Criminal Court, Judge
and Mr.. Lipscomb for the Government. The Jury
after hearing the testimony. In a few minutes
returned verdict OF guilty.
The CHORAL SOCIETY CONCERT at the National
Theater last nisht was largely attended and
proved a very pleasant entertainment The work
OF the society was notable for its spirit and pre-
cision GarTett'5 "My Love Is Like Red Ked
Rose, was especially well rendered Miss Maud
POwells violin playing delighted the audience and
Mile. Nogueiras vocal numbers were well received
CHANGED wITh TAXING II LEG Al FEEs-This morn
Ing L. y commissioner Bundy had before him
Dennis O'DriscOl on the charge OF taking excess
siye pension fees, and bail given In 30 500 for
a hearing on Monday next The arrest was made
on warrant charging that in Cleveland Ohio
ODriscol TOOK In pension cases fees Of 81, O75 and
$40 respectively.
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION aes,r.
lpg 10 visit Chicago on the occasion Of the ma
uonal convention should procure tickets at once
Via Pennsylvania Railroad special train. leaving
Washington saturday morning, the 10Th inst the
ro1nd-trip rate being SIS. Including meals and
sIeeping-car accommodations ea route IN both Dr.
rections: tickets good returning on regular trains
Until June 10th Inclusive
BAY RIDGE, QUEEN RESORT OF THE CHESAPEAKE
OPEN SUNDAY, JUNE 1G-Grand opening at Raw
ONO RAILROAD Will run three trains 10 Bay Ridge
on sunday. 10 a IN, 2:l0 and 80 D. III. Rate Tor
the round trip 81.
FURNITURE AT ArCTIOS.-There win be sold by
Thomas bowling tomorrow al 10 o'clock at resi-
ueoce l1S2 y street northwest, q superior collec
tlon OF house hold furniture.
SALE OF BUILDING LorS on MARYLAND avenue near
l4th street east tomorrow at o'clock
ONE OF THE FINEST BUILDING Lors in IeDro,t
fHk Will De sold at auction o-InorrOw al q o'clocy
IAis lot fronts on HARDWOOD avenue.
TEN BUILDING LOIS In Todd and Browns suhd,.
VISION Oh Peasant Plains Will be sold this after
noon al > O'Clock. walls "''
TO TIE CHICAGO CONVENTION VIA b. ISpO Pr
having arranged with the members or the repnn-
iran eicos OF the District and a large number Of
inemoers OF the u = Senate and Congress- the RI