Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-24
CONDENSED LOCALS.

The funeral of the late William 7. Gardner
was held today from the residence of his
daughter. 1913 South Carolina avenue south
east The deceased was formerly in business in
this city, but six years ago removed to Balti-
more.
THERE was a large attendance last evening at
Assembiy's Church at the first session of the
musical convention. Prof. {. c. Case was
director. The final concert will be given on
the evening of February I.
MR. JEREMIAH CONNOLLY. a well-known Irish
American, died In this CITY Yesterday morning
at the residence of his son. SO K street north
west. The funeral will take place from ST.
Alovsius Church tomorrow at 3 O'Clock and in
terment will be made at Mount Oiivet.
HE debating societies Of the Young Mems
Christian Association and the Columbian Law
School have arranged a series of Joint debates
the first one to occur in the lecture hail of the
Columbian University on thursday February
z. when the subject will be The Adjustment
Of Capital Punt ,hment"
Mr.. DAVID PULLMAN. contractor who was
well known in this city and tie builder of the
power house OF the Washington and George
town Railroad Company. died suddenly at ms
home in Kansas City on the 18th instant from
Bright's disease Prior TO his removal to the
west Mr.. Pullman resided in this city for many
years.
The Students Association OF the National
college, OF Pharmacy last evening. at meeting
at the college lecture rooms, elected Mr.. Fred
B. Haskins salutatorian and Mr.. Charles
blumer assistant treasurer.
The funeral of Louis Towers. who was
fatally burned at the Miller fire on Saturday
night, took place this afternoon from Barker
Rev. DIR. Jones of the Tabernacle oficiated.
The interment was at Glenwood.
YESTERDAY in the Criminal Court, Judge
McComas, a verdict of guilty was found against
James W. Wanna Cor wanzer) for false pre-
lenses.
MEETING of the survivors Of the fifth ana
sixth corrs, Army of the Potomac. was held
last evening and appropriate resolutions were
adopted relative to the death Of Gen. ]. j.
Bartlett.
The FRIENDS Of Mr. and Mrs. Charles q
Draper will be pleased to know that Albert
their Youngest son, has been declared ont of
danger and is rapidly convalescing from his
recent severe illness.
YESTERDAY colored boy, VIM. johnson.
was convicted in the Criminal Court. Judge
McConas, Of larceny from the person-snatch-
ing pocket book from Mrs. Margaret E. Ken
needy.
TOMORROW EVENING an interesting athletic
exhibition will be given at the Washington
Llghf infantrys Armory as a benefit to Mr. NJ
A. joyce, instructor In athletics, and number
OF the best athletes of the District will appear
TIE will Of the late fsaac welbouru, fied to-
day. leaves his estate to his wife during life and
then to his nephew, Reuben Simpson, and
names the wife as executrix.
IHis morning about ii so o'clock a lighted
match thrown on the carpet in the house of
Mrs. Hernev. No. l506 18th street. caused $3.50
damages. The flames were extinguished by the
police without turning in al alarm.
IL the case Of Edward j. Townsend. charged
with the embezzIement Of funds of W. s. Orr
IN the fall OF 1891, nolle pros was entered in
the Criminal Court today.