Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-10
UNITED STATES SENATE,

came to introduce Perry Carson, a liquor-seller,
to the President:
UNITED STATES SENATE
WASHINGTON, d. c., April s. 1882
Ny Dear Sir: went to the President to file with
him letter bearing upon the appointment of
leader Of the labor movement for a position
The room was filled with people waiting to see
the President Among them were Perry Carson,
and white man whom l did not know. As
soon as l could l left the letter and stepped out
when some one called me. It was Nr. Carson
who desired l should introduce him to the
President. Mr.. Carson was one Of the delegates
who nominated Gen. Harrison. returned with
him. Meanwhile the white man had entered into
conversation with the President Stepping up to
them. said Mr.. President this is Perry Car
son"-and left Immediately Stopping moment
at the stairway. Mr.. Carson and his companion
came along and apOlOgiZed to Mr.. Carson for
the brevity of his introduction. Mr.. C.. said it
was all right. | do not know the gentleman
who was with him,-although 1 think he intro
duced him to me, did not catch the name
did not hear aud do not know anything Of
their business with the President. l have
spoken with Mr.. Carson twice before this 1
do not know anything of his place of business
but supposed he kept hotel for colored peo-
pie. As to his selling liquor, l never heard
anything about it, but presume he does Just
like the rest Of the hotels and saloons licensed
no doubt as they are. 1t is bad business for
them all Mr. Carson has been a delegate to
several republican national conventions. and
has been and now is a member of the republi-
can national committee. The only converse
ton ever had with him of any length was in
regard to the education BILL OF which he is
very strong friend and advocate.
The newspaper attacks made upon me in this
matter are in pursuance of a malicious plan
pursued for some wears to do me injury with
the public. / have long since ceased to pay
any attention to them. 1t is of no use TO
bother. Life IL too short and have too much
to do. Truly yours, HENRY W. BLAIR.
Harry ID. Darby Released on Bail.
In the Criminal Court, Judge Bradley, to-
day, bail was given in the case of Harry ID.
Darby, who was sent to Jail yesterday to
answer the charge of violating Sec 5467 r. s.
L. S. (embezzling letter containing :2i3.6l the
previous night at the city post-office) The
amount of bail was the same fixed by L. s.
COMMISSIONS Mills-S2, O0O-and Messrs. John
Il. Wright, Thomas B. Towner and George D.
Burch went on the bond.
SUING FOR 800 900 DAMAoEs.-Svlvester T.
Stockbridge. by Randall Hagner and Messrs.
Shellabarger Wilson. has filed suit against
the Richmond and Danville railroad COMPANY
LOT SlOO, 900 damages for injuries received June
10 last IN the PoPe,s Head creek disaster by
the train running of the track by which means
he was badly cut and bruised and is wholly in
capacitated from following his profession as an
attorney.
INDUSTRIAL HoME.-A meeting of the board
| OF trustees OF the Industrial Home school was
held last night at the house Of ex-senator Con-
| ger, ON street Ex-senator and Mrs. Coneer.
Mrs. Blackford, Mr.. and Mrs. Upper, Mr.. and
| Mrs. Doolittle Mrs. Smith Prof Janney. DIR
Peck, g. Hughes, and the superintendent. Mrs.
| Barlow, were present. 1t was announced that
| the home now accommodates over ninety chill
dren. Permission was given the superintend-
| ent to purchase necessary live stock and fer
tilizer. Through efforts of the committee on
buildings and grounds it was stated that an an
preparation has been secured to light the home
| with gas and heat ii with steam or hot water
The health of the children was reported good
accommodations fair, and management salts,
factory.
MARRIAGE LIcESsEs.-Marriage licenses have
been issued by the clerk OF the court to Edward
Green and Katie r. Wagner; Charles o. Brill
| and Clara NJ Sellhausen; Robert Pitts and Car.
oline Washington; Abraham Lincoln DuvaIl.
Of Fairfax county, Va, and Laura Virginia
Rhine; Samuel Noise and Catherine Simms:
w. l. Burroughs, of Rockville, Nd, and Flea.
nor II. Talliaferro, Of Fredericksburg. Va