Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-07
NEWS FROM ROCKVILLE.
A Request to Princeton in Court-Demo-
cratic Politicians Still Conferring-Notes.
Roruvrrvr Iupa 1909

A Request to Princeton in Court-Demo-
cratic Politicians Still Conferring-Notes.
ROCKVILLE. June 6, 1898.
The equity term Of the circuit court for this
county commenced here yesterday with a large
number of persons in attendance. The first
days session was consumed in calling over the
docket and the assignment of cases. Today ar
gumen. was heard In one or two unimportant
cases. Previous to adjournment the following
young gentlemen, having passed satisfactory
examination, were admitted to practice at the
bar: James Abby Henderson, Bowie I. Waters
aud G. N. Bib Brown. The case Of the ex-
ecutors Of the late John T. DeSellum vs. the
trustees Of Princeton College has been
assigned for trial ON Thursday, the
18th instant. and owing to the amount
of money involved is Of much interest. De-
ceased by will left large portion of his estate
to the trustees Of the above institution Of learn
ing in New Jersey for the education of poor
Young men for the ministry. and the executors
having been advised that the provisions Of the
will were vague and indefinite, have declined
to pay over the money until the case Is settled
BY the court. This bequest bad been made in
the first place by Mr.. DeSellum in favor Of the
Union Theological Seminary of New York, but
upon the PRONUNCIATION Of the advanced ideas
OF DR.. Briggs Of that institution 1t was with
drawn and made in favor of Princeton. The
counsel in the case are Messrs. Peter & Hender-
son for the executors and Messrs. John e.
Cowan of Baltimore aud Anderson q Bouic OF
this place for the trustees.
In the orphans court today the following
business was transacted: The last will and testa-
ment OF Miss Henrietta J. Dunlop, deceased.
was filed for probate and record. Philemon
NJ Smith. executor Of Eliza A. Smith, deceased,
filed inventory Of personal estate Of deceased.
Gait bara nd m Gafther adm
traitors Of VIM. r. Gather, deceased. and
Samuel d. Waters, administrator OF Albert G..
Merriweather, deceased, passed final accounts
in the personal estate Of their respective de-
cedents. Oliver T. Vanhorn, administrator OF
George y. Walters, deceased, was directed to
pay the creditors Of said deceased, according to
the audit passed this day by the court. Tho
court will be in session on both Tuesday and
Wednesday Of next week.
A marriage license was issued today BY the
clerk of the circuit court to George Havell and
Minnie Spreigel.
Edward johnson, resident Of Spencerville,
this county, yesterday shot in the eye by
gun in the hands o; Joseph Wheeler. The gun
was accidentally discharged while being care
lessly handled by Wheeler. The wound is
serious one and 1t is feared that johnson will
not recover the sight Of his eve.
Richard b. johnson, aged forty years, died
suddenly at his residence near Ashton on Friday
evening OF heart disease. BE had just arrived
ut home from OTaltnersDurS, Wnere Nc udu Deeu
at work, and was sitting in the ward when he
complained of feeling badly. His wife went to
him at once and found him foaming at the
mouth. He was removed to the house and died
in a few minutes. He leaves a widow and sew
eral children. His remains we're inferred in
the Friends burying ground at Sandy Spring
after services by Rev. Mr.. Harris Of the NJ. E.
Church.
As has been usual for some weeks past quite
large number Of democratic politicians were
In attendance here today. The two wings OF the
party appear to be maneuvering for position
in the coming primary election contest 1t Is
Understood that full tickets have not yet been
definitely decided upon. 1t is estimated that if
all the promises of Office made by the managers
TO those who will vote their ticket are made
good the departments at Washington will have
TO be considerably enlarged to accommodate
the great crowd. The republicans In this sec
ton appear to look upon this family fght with
feelings OF quiet happiness
Pastors Milbourne and white. with a nsmber
of delegates from the several Baptist churches
OF this county. are in attendance at the Western
District Baptist Association at Cumberland. Md.
S. A. ".