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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-08
THREE YEARS AT ALBANY,
The Sentence Of Edwin ). Ryan, the Expres
Company EN- bez1ler.

Company Embez1ler.
In the Criminal Court, Justice Cox, this
morning, Edwin J. Ryan, the young clerk in
dicted for the embezzlement Of cas-, 900 Of the
United States Express Company on June q
last, was called on to plead and entered a plea
OF guilty. Judge Jere Wilson said that he ap-
peared not az counsel but at the instance of the
mother; that the mother was not present for
the reasons that could be conjectured and his
father was paralytic. He was twenty years of
age, entered the employment Of the company
December, 1890, was advanced, and
when this money came under his charge
the temptation came and he yielded,
took the money, purchased ticket
to Denver, stopped en- route at Pittsburg, placed
most Of it in a safe deposit company and was
arrested there. The young man was brought
back and, stopping at Pittsburg, the money
was recovered, with the exception Of a few hum
bred dollars.
District Attorney Cole-Au but s5lO.
Judge Wilson urged the leniency Of the
court and quoted from the statute of 1878 that
the fine may be $4,000 or imprisonment. or
both. and closed by picturing an inexperienced
before him, stating that this was the case before
the court. He had restored all that he could.
and now plead for mercy and urged that the
utmost leniency be shown
District Attorney Cole said that he conceived
1t his duty simply to inform the court of the cir
cumstances OF the case and remarked that ii
was after the arrest that he attempted to reim-
burse the company.
Justice Cox said he remembered the case
from reading it, that it was a sad one, but OF
great gravity. and the punishment should be to
deter. The limit in the old Comas act was the
same rs grand larceny, three years, and he
saw no reason why this should not be the time.
He therefore sentenced him to three years in
the Albany penitentiary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-08
PRESENTED To THE PRESIDENT.
a Handseme souvenir Badge Of the Recent


q. A r. Encampment.
Mr.. George Gibson, the chairman Of the COM
mitfee on badges, accompanied by Chairman
Etson and Treasurer Warner. this morning
presented to President Harrison, on behalf Of
the manufacturer. Col Jos. h Dawson Of Phil
adeiphin, = very beautiful souvenir badge Of the
late @. A r. national encompment.
The badge Is similar 20 that presented to the
members Of the encampnent, except that cap
tured cannon metal Is substituted for the ordi-
nary bronze. and, instead Of the raised letters
on the reverse, Presented by the citizens Of
Washington, ID. c." there are inscribed the
following words: Souvenir, 26th National En-
campment, G. A. r., Washington, ID. c.
PRAISE ron WASHINGTON.
The President seemed perfectly delighted
With the badge and took occasion TO allude to
the perfect picture represented upon it In
silver Of the review Of the army N 1868
and spoke Of the great PRIDE he
took in marching through Washington
at the head Of his troops on that occasion he
also expressed his very great regret at not be
ing able 90 be in the city at the time OF this
sncampment and to review the parade, which
he pronounces to have been the finest ever seen
IN this country, excepting only the review OF
1885 He also complimented the people OF
Washington upon their magnificent manage;
plent Of the great undertaking and the Grand
Army men themselves for the quiet and
Ren,lsmAnly manner In which the immense as
sembly demeaned Themselves during the week
The great encampment in his opinion would be
historical a. the finest in the history OF the
Grand Army, and no other city in the world,
be took IL, could have furnished such facilities
for and taken such care Of an affair of this sort
- Washington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-08
THE COURTS,
PROBATE CoURr-Judge Bradley.

PROBATE CoURr-Judge Brndleu
festerday-Estate of Chas. Z. Blunt; will adj
mitted to probate and letters issued to Eveline
Blunt; bond, $50 600. Estate of Georgina
Thorn; will admitted to probate and letters of
administration C. t. a. issued to c. n. Thorn;
bond, $4,000. Estate of Elizabeth J. Stone;
Will admitted to probate and letters testament
tary to W. f. Edmonston and L. E. Waggaman;
bond; S2O0000. Estate Of Magdelina Lippert;
will admitted to probate and letter issued to F.
Miller bond. $1,000. Estate of Eunice A. Can
field; will admitted to probate and letters issued
to G. A. and ID. W. Prentiss; bond "a. 900. Es-
tate of Jos. Smith; will admitted to probate and
letters issued to q. II. b. White; bond. ga, OO0
Estate of John Adams; letters Of administration
to Hannah Adams: bond $4,000 Estate of
George p. Tenney, do. to James @. Jester;
bond $4,000. Estate Of Ananias Herbert; do.
to Fannie 5. Herbert bond $500. Estate OF A.
p. S. Rollet; do. to Philip Mauro; bond 5000
Estate of Vi. L. Ruth; order OF sale. Estate of
Appolonis Heller; will admitted to probate
Estate Of Harriet NJ. Gould; petition for pro-
bate of will filed. Estate of Margaret Gormey;
do. Estate Of John RYAN; petition for letters
administration filed. Estate Of John c. BONN:
do Estate Of Daniel McCarty; do. Estate
Of Ann Z. Gross; do. Estate of VIM. p
Canaday; collector authorized to sell interest in
pension claims Estate OF F. /. Hollingshead;
petition OF administrator for instructions as to
claim against Mutual Reserve Fund Life Asso-
citation of New York filed. Estate Of Martin
Fleming; administrator accounts filed.
EoUITY CouRr-yudge Bradley.
Today-Courtney agt. Courtney; r. Eich-
horn appointed guardian ad Item Berger
agt. Berger; distribution ordered Walter agt.
Walter; consolidated with 1880 Houghton
agt Collahan; injunction decreed johnson
agt johnson; divorce granted. Craudall agt
Crandall; commission issued. Fleet agt,
Nichols; do. Allison agt. Higbee; motion for
security for costs overruled. Taylor agt. Dun
canson; time to take testimony limited. Grove
agt CrOwe testimony directed taken by W. H.
Smith. executor. Stewart agt. Stewart; war
rant Of arrest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-08
CAPT. HOUGHTON IN COURT.

Several Suits Growing Out of the Canaday
suicide-An Injunction Denied.
Goldsmith B. West yesterday, through Mr..
o. d. Barrett, filed suit for s25, 900 damages
against John Q. A. Houghton for assault and
false arrest He states that ON September "a
at 10 10th street defendant assaulted him
without probable cause and without war
rant caused his detention In prison, BY
reason of which he has suffered, &c.
Mr. West also files q suit for the like amount
against Houghtou for SANDER for having on the
same date spoken of him as follows: ~ charge
him with felony and on that charge demand his
arrest"
These suits grow out Of the controversy at
the Office of Col. Canaday after his death.
When Mr.. West and his counsel, Mr.. Barrett
were at the office Houghton demanded the books
and papers of the Houghton Manufacturing
Company, of which West is the president.
West offered Houghton access to the books, but
declined to let them go out Of his possession.
Then Houghton accused West OF having made
wav with the stock and demanded his arrest,
and he vas taken in custody, but subsequently
was released.
THE COLLECTOR AND HoUoHToN.
Yesterday Mr.. J. C. Collahan. the collector of
the estate Of Col. Canaday. petitioned the pro-
bate court, and through Gen. Rutherford, his
counsel. obtained permission to sell the intes-
tastes interest in the pension cases in which he
was the attorney.
This morning was the time for hearing the
case Of Houghton against Collahan In which ii
is sought to snjoin the collector from disposing
Of the effects of Col. Canaday. in the
Equity Court, Justice Bradley. Judge Vale
and Messrs. Cook and Sutherland appeared
for the complainant and Gen. Rutherford and
Mr.. J. II. Lichliter for the defendant. and after
a CONSULTATION it was agreed that the injunction
should be denied pending litigation, and an
order to that effect was prepared and Justice
Bradley signed II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-08

In excayxting for O new building in the
Whitechapel district, in London, yesterday, q
box was unearthed containing three skeletons.
1t has been decided to hold another Evangeli-
cal reunion conference in Switzerland next
year at Engelburg, near Lucerne.
Much property was damaged III and around
Chalons-sur-Marne, France, yesterday, by q cy-
clone.
william scfermerhoru, the young man who
attempted to set fire to the house in which his
father and mother were asleep and was caught
in the act, has been sentenced to Eve years in
the penitentiary at Belleville Ontario.
James Rogers and his wife, an aged couple,
were found dead in the bed room Of their res
idence at Detroit, Mich, yesterday afternoon
Gas escaping from the coal stove is supposed to
be the Cans6 of the calamity.
The Biddsford one. branch Of the Order Of
the Iron Hall has voted to comply with the
order Of the Indianapolis court and turn over
to the general receiver the reserve fund, amount
ing to d 900.
DR.. Anderson, physical director Of the Yale
gymnasium, will be appointed by the board OF
education instructor In physical culture In the
public schools of New Haven.
The miners Of Polk county, Iowa, have gone
on . strike.
Many are dying daily Of starvation in Mexico,
Frank B. Beal committed suicide In Phils-
delI hia yesterday.
eLondon board Of trade returns Issued 70,
September show that imports decreased 60, e0O,.
600 and that exports decreased El,69O, 900 dur.
ing the month - compared with the CORE
spending month last year.
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A Wife's COMPLAINT.

Celia Thomas, young wife whose appear
ance indicates that she is not more than twenty
years old, was in Judge Miller's court this
mo rning to prosecute her husband, Amos B.
Thomas. A plea Of not guilty was entered by
Lawyer 8. T. Thomas.
One year ago last month. said the young
woman. she married the defendant. She charged
that he had failed to support her.
isn't he sickly?" she was asked.
Hes big enough to carry me upstairs" re-
piled the young wife, but he may be sickly."
Witness charged that her husband had III
treated her on more than one occasion and al
the time charged she said he struck her in the
abdomen and caused her several days sickness.
The defendant denied that he struck his wife
and said that she had been injured accidentally.
Other witnesses testified for the defense. The
charge was dismissed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-08
THE LUTHERAN SEMINARY.
Il May Not Come Here Now, Notwithstand-
ing the Synod's Action.

Ing the synod's Action.
At yesterdays session Of the Maryland Luth-
eran synod the following resolution was
adopted by a large majority:
Resolved, That II il the sense Of this synod
that the theological seminary at Gettysburg be
removed rs soon a suitable site is offered and
the sum Of 800, 900 is raised, and that the
synod suggest that the board of directors Of the
seminary organize a movement at once looking
TO compliance with this resolution
This question created more interest and dis
cussion than any other before the synod, and
the importance of the removal was generally
Acknowledged. The belief was also expressed
BY number of prominent members that no
action could be taken by the synod that would
result in greater and more rapid development
Of the church than the removal of the school to
one OF the great CITIES.
DIR. Domer of this city said he believed the
money necessary for the establishment of the
seminary here could be raised, and remarked that
he knew Of a number OF gentlemen who would
endow such an institution here, bat would not
do so for its establishment elsewhere. Prof.
Turner Of Lutherville told the synod that he
knew one man in the city of Washington who
would give S25. 900 il the seminary is located at
Washington. and another man living south of
the Potomac who had promised to give $50, 900.
In conversation with prominent member of
the Lutheran Church here this morning a re-
porter of The STAR learned that while the
Frederick synod advocated the removal of the
seminary the synod lately held at Lancaster,
Pa, decided that its removal would not be adj
visable. Those in favor of the removal to
Washington advocate such step because they
believe that the students should be placed In
closer communication with the people and the
age, which is hardly possible in small town
like Gettysburg. majority of the
synods of east Pennsylvania would have
to be obtained before the removal could be
secured, and he feared that was not ppssible.
The subject was agitated three years ago but
the scheme then failed. He thought. however,
that if majority Of the trustees of the semi
nary would favor tho removal it could be ac-
eomplished. He was In favor Of the scheme,
and said that if it should fail at this particular
time the seminary would eventually be re-
moved to this or some other large city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-08

The case Of Henry Thornton, the colored
man who WAS recently arrested on charge Of
attempted criminal assault on Lillian Green a
nfteen-year-old colored girl. heretofore
Published in The STAR, was tried in the Police
Court today.
northwest, and there IL alleged the assault
occurred
Thornton went TO the house TO collect a bill
and while there 10 was charged he made an at
tempt to assault the girl.
He denied the charge and called another wit
ness To corroboraie what he said.
Judge Miller Questioned the witnesses closely,
and then held the defendant in 900 bonds for
the grand Jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-08
Fined for As.su,,ine m. Wifi,

Annie Steptoe, an extra-large-sized cofored
woman. appeared in Judge Milier's court this
morning and complained that her husband,
Arthur Steptoe, had assaulted her. He plead
guilty.
Annie told her story OF how marriage had
proved failure in her case and charged that he
Al-trested her. In addition To his assault she
said be had made threats against her life and
she Was afraid Of him.
Judge Miller fined Arthur s20 or sixty days
for the assault and required him to give $500
real estate security TO keep the peace or 60
down for ninety days additional
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-08
ST. MATTHEW'S CHURCH.
The Property to BE Sold and q New Site
Bought on Rhode Island Avenue.

Bought ON Rhode island Avenue,
For some time past the members of the con-
gregation Of St. Matthews Church, corner Of
18th and H streets, have realized the necessity
Of making some change in their church building
1t was proposed by some that the present church
ediice and priests house be removed and fine
new building erected covering the entire site.
This plan was found to be Objectionable for
several reasons, among which was that the
present locality is rapidly changing from a
residence section into business center.
NOT CENTRAL POSITION
1t was also found that the church no longer
occupied a central position in the parish in re-
lation to the residences Of the members, as such
large proportion had removed to the north
the best policy would be to dispose of the
present property and secure another location
in a section that was nearer to the homes Of O
majority OF the congregation. Since Father
Lee has been In charge of the parish he has, in
connection with prominent members Of the
parish. given the subject of new location a
good deal Of thought.
ANOTHER SITE SECURED.
It was believed that the church property
could be sold if another site, in all respects %
available, could be found. 1t is understood
that this question has practically been settled,
and it is stated that the site Sc
lected is the property of the late
Gen. Mckee Dunn, on Rhode Island avenue, q
short distance east of Connecticut avenue. 1t is
proposed to erect splendid church edifice
costing in the neighborhood Of $500, 000 1t is
said that the sale of the church property has
not as yet been definitely concluded.
VICE PRESIDENT MORTON MAY BUY 1T.
It is rumored, however, that negotiations
are in progress by Vice President Morton to
purchase the entire property. 1t is not known
what purpose Mr.. Morton has in view in secur-
ing this property. Some say that he intends to
erect another Shoreham there, while others be-
lieve that he will hold the property as an
investment. The church property has gen.
erous frontage of some 100 feet ON II and
some $50 on 18th, and contains between fifteen
and sixteen thousand square feet. 1t is stated
that the church authorities ask $40 per square
foot for the property a whole.
MIR. MoRToN's RESIDENCE FOR SALE.
Mr.. Mortons residence, on Scott Circle. is
for sale, and it seems to be regarded de-
sirable place for home by at least two Of the
foreign ministers The French minister is con-
sidering this house in connection with one
or two others, and it is probable that
the French government will become the owner
OF some real estate in this city. A proposition
has been made to exchange the property of the
German government on 18th street below Worm
leys for the Morton residence. 1t is under
stood that nothing definite has been decided
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-08
Another Policy Man Arrested.

Deputy Marshal Joyce, who made the raid on
the alleged policy headquarters on New York
avenue, as published in yesterdays STAR, ar
rested Edward Green, colored, yesterday after
noon for an alleged violation Of the policy law
and turned him over to the police He found
Green near Pennsylvania avenue and l4th
street in the act of passing to another man
what appeared to be policy slip.
Green was unable to give bail and he was
therefore locked up This morning he appeared
before Judge Miller charged with promoting
policy and his counsel, Lawyer Moss, demanded
jury trial. .'T
The case went over until next week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-08
To Appear I'm Uniform.

Officer Paine Of the Humane Society will
shortly appear in uniform, the society having
decided that it will be to the advantage Of their
service to have his authority to make arrests
promptly recognized 1t will be blue uniform
with brass buttons and the words Humane So
ciety In gold letters on the front of the hat
The society is making steady efforts in its field
of work and is particularly anxious that their
officers the police should be notified promptly
of any cases of CHAMBERS or other incurable dis
ease, so that the animal may be taken charge of
without DELAY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-08
ALEXANDRIA.
CORPORATION CouRr.

The corporation court in its continued Sep
TENDER term as probate court has issued to p
NJ. Bradshaw letters Of administration upon the
estate of the late Ellen d. Bradshaw, his
mother. The October term Of the court for
general business. with grand and petit jury,
viii open next Monday.
CONFEDERATE FUNERAL FROM WASHINGTON.
The Washington confederate veterans will
tomorrow bring dead comrade to rest in Vir-
ginia soil. The remains Of Capt. A. D. Haynes,
a one-legged veteran. will be brought on the
ferry by the Washington confederates, and with
the escort Of Lee Camp of this city the funeral
will proceed to the cemetery and the interment
take place.
DEATH OF JOHN SULLIVAN.
John Sullivan. well-known Msxandrian,
who has resided here since his birth, died at
his home on North st. Asaph street yesterday.
He will be buried with the escort of his COM
rades Of Lee Camp tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-08

,. Parker Jordan met with a serious and per
hsps fatal accident about noon today while
leaving the city hall lie is about eighty years
old and Is nearly blind. When he came out Of
the building be was unable to see his way down
the steps and turning the wrong way he stepped
of the landing and fell a distance Of four or
~ feet 10 the stone pavement below.
He unconscious when Mr.. Darlington
reached him. lie Wa made as comfortable
possible the grass until the arrived of
the police patrol wagon. when he was taken to
the Emergency Hospital The Injured man ;
head ga. severely cut and he Was probably To-
formally injured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-08

Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Barbara O'Brien
was moving and she employed Thomas Green. a
colored man. to assist the wagon driver.
Thomas proceeded to move everything in sight,
including gold watch and chain, which he had
put in the wagon TO take home. but Mrs. o Brien
discovered her loss before the negro had time to
make OF with it and made complaint to Police
man Auldridge. The officer started in pursuit
OF the man and captured him after 9 long
chase.
The watch was found in the wagon, where
the negro had put it. and this morning in the
Police Court Green plead guilty to the charge.
"You say you hired him to move furniture?''
inquired the judge.
''Yes, sir.
And he took the first thing he got his hands
ony''
.'Yes, SIR
He can 80 to Jail for ninety days"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-08
Epworth League Elections.

Last evening at the annual election Of officers
Of the Waugh Chapter Of the Epworth League
on Capitol Hill the following were chosen:
President, James A Edgar, reelected; first vice
president, in charge Of the spiritual work, J.
finney Engie; second vice president in charge
% mercy and help. Millie Dyre (re-elected)
third vice president. in charge of literary work
Ernest W. Young reelected; fourth vice pres
ident. in charge Of social work. Mrs. VI. VI.
Mitchell; secretary. Harry q. Hine; treasurer,
NAV whiteslde (re-electedo. Five delegates
we're chosen To the next district convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-08

Last evening near the corner Of New York
avenue and 9Th street a negro snatched pocket
book from Miss Mary :. Swami and ran off.
Several citizens Joined in pursuit Of the man
and he was finally captured. He was taken
charge Of by Policeman Parker of the frst pre-
einet. who locked him ~. Thomas Villa ms
"a the name given by the negro. lie was tried
In the Police Court today, and Judge Miller
committed him 10 iaI 10 await the action Of the
grand Jury. Bond wes fixed at q 900
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-08

The merchants and business men of Charles
ton, 8. c.. are making extensive preparations
for the usual celebration commemorative Of
their gratitude for the preserv.tion os the city
from total destruction by the earthquake in
1887. Among the attractions during the week
Of festivities will be an exact reduplicstion of
the great bombardment Of Fort Sumpter by
the federal feet Of monitors in April, 1888.
The committee in charge Of the carnival
have offered three cash prizes Of 81 900, $500
and 600 respectively for the best historical or
ailegorical display, open to all, the only con-
sure tho appearance Of float in the parade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-08
MISCELLANEOUS.
commemorative Services.

Commemorative Columbian services on Oc-
tober 81 under the auspices Of the presbytery
OF Washington city, will be held in the New
York; Avenue church. The committee Of ar
rangements are Rev. Drs. BARTLETT and Sunder-
land and Justice Strong In the course OF the
services Mr.. Spofford, librarian Of Congress,
will read his admirable paper on the great dis
covery. Full notices of the meeting will ap-
pear later on-a meeting which cannot fail to
attract an audience TO I'll the utmost capacity
of the church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-08

VIM. Lynch, an employe In the Collins mill
yesterday was caught in the machinery and
killed
At Sanburn's crossing yesterday wagon con-
tanning Orrin Davis and Charles Hntchins wss
struck eys train Davis vas killed and Hutchins
fatally injured.