Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-22
ROCKVILLE.

In the orphans court yesterday the fol-
lowing business was transacted: Charles
Farquhar and Cornelia H. Farquhar. ad-
ministrators of Cornelia n. Strain, deceas-
ed. passed first and final account Charles
c. Anderson. administrator of Edward
Keith. deceased, passed first account Cor
nelia II. Farquhar, guardian to Sarah II.
Strain, passed first and final accounts.
Laura V. Ward and Ignatius T. Fulks
guardians to Frederick c. Ward passed
first account.
The case of Capt. Thos. o. Selfridge VS..
Edward c. Gilpin, which had occupied the
attention of the circuit court since Friday
last, was brought to conclusion yesterday,
the jury hnding verdict for the plaintlff
for So. This suit was brought by Capt.
SelfrldSe to recover damages for loss Sus-
tanned by him in the purchase of a flock of
sheep from the defendant, and which it was
alleged failed to come up to representa-
ton.
The county commissioners have offered a
reward of 500 for the arrest and convic-
ton OF the party or parties who set fire to
and destroyed the barn and contents, horses
and other stock belonging to Mr.. Augustus
L. RACK, near Wheaton, on Thursday night
last. Several Washington detectives have
visited the scene of the fire and will use
their best efforts to apprehend the incen-
diary.
The recently elected board of county COM
missioners organized yesterday by the cleo
ton of John o. Clarke as president; W. w.
Welsh. clerk to the board; James III. Bag
ley. assistant clerk, and Samuel Riggs Of r.,
attorney
The county commissioners have made
the following appointments as trustees of
the aims house: First district, G.. Fenton
Snoufer; second district. G. Z. Meem; third
district, Henry A. Humphrey; fourth dis
trict. DIR. Charles J. Maddox: fifth district,
John G. Cashell. The appointment Of these
officers is for term Of one year
n report was circulated here yesterday
that meeting of the democratic leaders
from this and other counties had taken
place in Baltimore to determine who shall
secure appointments by the collector of
internal revenue. and as there are host
of applicants for these places in the county.
some excitement was created, and much
anxiety manifested. But one appointment
in this service has yet been awarded to this
county.
This section was yesterday visited by a
regular old-fashioned snow blizzard, which
commenced at Il m. and lasted several
hours, interfering much with outdoor bust
ness. Farmers are somewhat nervous at
the prospect of a long and severe winter,
as, owing to the drouth of last summer,
the stock of provender Is much shorter than
usual
\ portion of the residence of Dr. Edward
Wootton at POolesville was considerably
damaged by fire a few days ago.
Mrs. dorsey w. Offutt has been lying
dangerously i'll for several days at her resi-
cence, this place.
Mr.. George Hunter. teller in the National
Bank at this place. who has been confined
to his home near Derwood since last Sep
TENDER by sickness Is reported to be in
an improving condition.
Prof. Arthur W. Hawks of Baltimore de-
llvered lecture last night at Barnesville
for the benefit Of St. Mary's Catholic
Church. which was largely attended. The
lecture will be repeated for the same pur-
pose at Norman Hall, Gaithersburg, this
evening.
About 3 O'Clock yesterday evening a ch.!s
in the family of Mr.. VIM. OBannon, resid-
ing on the farm of Mr.. Lee Offutt on -.
Frederick road, about three miles from this
place was accidentally burned to death.
The child, which was about two months of
age, was sleeping in cradle near an open
fireplace, when the flames were communi-
Gated to the cradle with the above result
AT The time of the accident the child was
alone. the mother being engaged in another
room. 5. A. NJ.