Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-28
ANACOSTiA.

ONLY ORE MkNsxn ArPxAnrp.-The reception
prepared last night in Masonic hall by Salem teut
OF hechsbites for the Grand tent, which had an
nounced vasttation, WAS carried out, refresh
ments and al, though only one member Of
the Grand tent appeared, and the visitation
will be made in two weeks from last night.
Anacostia tent, which met in 0ray's hall, ad-
tourned to visit Salem tent in Q body. About
was spent pleasantly.
Too CoLp FOR LAwN PAIrY.-The apron
lawn social announced for last night in Bryan's
grove was postponed indefinitely on account Of
a very elaborate entertainment Of their guests,
but we're "froze out"
The TEAM Was SroLKN.-Mr. p R Wells Of
Charles county, Md, had his double team and
wagon stolen while attending meeting at Cox
station Monday night and reported the case 70
city he inquired Of q eolored farmer named
Lum Taylor II the team had been seen, and
little later Mr.. Taylor picked up colored man
with the team and turned them over to the
Charles county authorities. He came on TO
town to report his find.
THEY DID Nor SETTLE IT. - Two clerks
IN Gray d Sons grocery and feed store
have not been on the best of terms for
some time and one night this week they pre-
pared to settle their differences by personal
combat in the yard back of the store. but Just
as they were getting down to hard work and
before either could claim a scalp Officers
Nicholson and Van Zant climbed over the high
board fence and the meeting hastily adjourned
sine die.
A PAsroR's REruRS.-Rev. Geo. Bowman of
the Baptist church has returned from a two
weeks visit to his old home in Huntington
county, Pa He attended the Newton Hamil-
ton camp and preached each Sabbath in Har-
| risburg.
Notes.-The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs. J.
I. Fowler, over which a consultation Of physi-
clans was held yesterday. died last night
Ernest, the three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs
John ID. Simpson of Washington street died
last pight.-Mrs. ]. B. Pitchers sister, Miss
Copeland OF Virginia. is visiting her.--Station
Keeper Ecklof has i'll his criminal scrap book,
under date Of February %, 1875 an account of
the arrest OF John Norris. connected with the
recent Mollie Boswell tragedy, for enticing
girls to house on the corner of 9th and
streets northwest. His age at that time was
gwen as twenty. His real name is not Norris,
that being taken from his stepfather. The ac-
counts indicate that he inherited q dissolute
nature.-The Baptist Sunday school is put
ting in a new library, which will be ready for
use next Sabbath.-The circulating library
next week, a large number Of new members
having been added since the books arrived
The JOURNEY TO ATLANTIC CITY NO LONGER
TRIP TO BE DREADEp.-A bath and q change of
linen is not necessary after trip from Wash
ington to Atlantic City over the Pennsylvania
railroad. The every-Satnrday excursion train
by this favorite route lands its excursionists at
the seashore cool, clean and comfortable. This
popular train will make one more trip to At
lantic City on Saturday next. Leave Pennsyl-
vania railroad station at pm. sharp. Tickets
DULY 90 for the round trip and good to return
on Sunday or Monday following.-Adut.
He Came Too Late.
From the New York Sun.
He entered q bank in Kansas town lust at
noon, when the place was deserted by all save
the cashier, who had q PARKWAY look in his
eyes as his pale face appeared at the wicket.
Drawing revolver from his hip pocket, the
man with the sombrero and buckskin shirt and
long hair, rested the barrel ON the edge Of the
counter and said:
II am Buckskin Joe."
'sYes?"
.'Shell outp'
The cashier reached around for % bill and
laid it before him.
"Hand out the Doodle or I'll blow daylight
through you?' was the stern command.
"There it is, was the calm reply
Don't monkey with me. Hand over the
funds!'
There is every dollar we have in the bank.
Come around here and see for yourself"
"But-but-."
Easy enough explained The president and
cashier sloped in company last night and this
is the bill they overlooked. I'm the teller and
I'm standing here in hopes to take in enough
deposits to pay my fare to Chicago"
And the shanty is busted?"
"As you see. Sorry for you, old boy, but
you ought to have dropped in yesterday
Please do me the favor to keep still as you 60
out I've been lynched twice in this state and
/ don't admire the sensation"