Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-02
HYATTsvILLE AND VICINITY.
An Interesting Lunacy Trial-Installation of
Pastor-Notes.

Correspondence of The Evening star.
HYATTsvILLE. MD., Dec. 2. 1892.
The trial of samuel Bayard Stafford on a writ
of inquisition procured from the circuit court
for Prince Georges county, inquiring into his
sanity, took place before jury in Bladensbure
yesterday. The trial was for the purpose OF
placing him and his estate under the guardian
ship Of a court of equity if the jury should find
that he was far insane as to be unable to
manage his own affairs. About fifteen wit
nesses were examined, out of which two testi-
fed to his insanity and eleven to his sanity.
Drs. Cox and Wells were among the witnesses.
the former pronouncing him insane and the lat
ter sane. The jury rendered verdict that his
mind was not sufficiently impaired as to deprive
him OF the control of his property Messrs.
Jas. G. Rogers and Marion Duckett represented
Mrs. Stafford. the petitioner and Mr.. Frank I.
Browning Mr. Stafford. The inquest lasted
several hours and the jury was treated to tur-
key. ham and coffee at the expense of Mr..
Stafford.
Stegmaeier's Hall was the scene of brilliance
and gayety last evening" the occasion being the
first grand hop of the season given by the Owl
Social Club of Bladensburg The hall was
handsomely decorated with flags and bunting
and hGht-footed terpsichore reigned until late
hour. Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. SchlotenbacS, Mr.. and Mrs Geo. Hender-
son, Mrs. Miller. Mrs. Springman and the
Misses Herman of Washington. Misses Mary
and Amelia Constantine. Rosa Lynch. Blanche
Walker and Katie Coldenstroth of Bladensburg.
Annie Arnold. Carrie kearney and Bessie VIII
son of Baltimore and Col. Chas. Z. Crandell,
Deputy sheriff Darnell and Messrs Geo.
Coldenstroth. Rufus Vincent and William
Lynch of Bladensburg and Fred. Baker, Dahle,
Herman and Wilton of Washington.
The installation services of Rev. Charles NJ.
Livingston as pastor of the Hyattsville Presby-
terrain Church were held in that church on last
Wednesday evening at 1850 o'clock, the moder-
ator. Rev. Mr.. Edwards of Townsville, Va,
presiding. Rev. DR.. ". A. Bartlett preached
the opening sermon, after which the moderator
put the usual questions to Mr.. Livingston and
the church. which being answered in the at
firmatIve he declared the relations between the
pastor and people complete. Rev. DR.. Hamiin
delivered the charge to the pastor and Rev. DR..
Ncllvain the charge to the people. The pastor
bandshaking followed. The music of the choir
was exceptionally good and large congrega-
ton was present.
A supper and entertainment for the Sunday
school library of the Hyattsville Presby-
terrain Church was given at that church last
Tuesday evening under the management of
Misses Eva Moran and Anna Burchard. Mr..
and Mrs. A. Il. Holden and Miss Minnie Moran
rendered several vocal selections and Miss
Grace Livingston and Mrs Louis Holden re-
cited. About $50 was realized.
The log cabin occupied by the employees of
the Independent Ice Company. on Shaw farm.
several miles below Bladensburg, was destroyed
by fire few days ago. The loss is estimated
at $500.
Mrs. Jane Wilson. who has travelled extern
sively in Europe, is the guest of Miss Haddie
Thompson.
The Bladensburg Colored Orchestra was out
in full force last evening and rendered several
fine selections in the streets of that village.
Quite number of democrats from this dis
trict will attend the Publication meeting and
parade which will be given at Laurel this even
ing.
AT attempt was made to enter the house of
Mr.. William Banes. in this village. a few even
ings ago. The noise made by the burglars in
endeavoring to break open the shutters alarmed
some of the family, who rushed TO the door and
frightened them off. Several strange men
have been seen in that locality of late. and at
tempts have also been made to enter the resi-
dences of Messrs. Campbell and Ladson.
Miss Helen NJ. Rothford and Mr.. Aonzo
Kerby of this county were recently married at
the residence of the bride, at Camp Springs, by
Rev. Father Minehan.
Mr.. Andrew Sch Sartz mas purchased for S85
per acre Il valuable piece of land situated at
Suitland. in Spalding's district, consisting Of
2s54 acres and containing a seven-room dwell
Ing and other necessary buildings.
The bridge across the Coliington branch near
Marlboro station is being rebuilt and the iron
bridge which spans the Western branch on the
outskirts OF that town is being repaired.