Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-28
AL EXAM DRlA AFFAIR S
Another Unsuccessful Attempt to Bob the
Post Office.
Election of Society Omcers and Deaths
of Several Prominent Residents-
Other Interesting News.

way LOOK place IrCm ner TeSlQeuce On GNoFtn
Columbus street at $50 o'clock this morn
Ing. The remains were followed to the
grave by large number Of friends and
relatives. The funeral services were con-
Quoted by Rev. Mr.. Benson.
A large crowd Of members Of the Royal
Arcanum went to Marshall Hall yesterday
and last night on the excursion Of the
Washington council.
An unsuccessful attempt was made again
last night to rob the city post office The
would-be burglars were scared off, however
by Waterman browns before they could ef-
rect an entrance. This is the second at
tempt made by thieves to enter the post CT
nee within the past month. A search was
made for the men, but no trace of them
could be found. An old chisel about a foot
long and a monkey wrench were found Just
outside the door,
The funeral of the late William j. Boothe
will take place from his late residence on
rrlhcess street tomorrow morning at ~
o'clock. The interment will be private.
The body of Elmer Craft, which was
buried on the shore near Aqua creek, has
BEEN taken up and sent to Wilmington.
Del, for burial.
Shariie Bromey, the young colored man
who is wanted by the authorities Of Prince
William county, was taken to Manassas for
ne robbed store near OccOquan several
days ago. tt'.
The Old Dominions of this city and the
washington Arsenal nine will play their
second game on Tuesday next at New Alex
andria. Another close game may be ex-
pected
The final exercises of the Episcopal Theo-
logical seminary near this city oegan yes
tefoay, when paper on church work was
read py' Rev. j. Is. Perry of Washington,
" =. Inc annual meeting of the mission
airy society was held last night. Bishop
Caples of South Carolina addressed the
meeting.
AIss Gertfe. Stansbury and her little
brother Herbert were quite badly bruised
yestsrday afternoon by the railroad gate At
the corner Of King and Fayette streets.
They attempted to cross the street before
the gate was let down, but II came down SO
suddenly that II caught both under IT. Miss
Stansbury was knocked senseless and both
badly bruised, though not seriously hurt.
They were taken home, where medical at
tention was rendered
AT Riverside Park last night the gold
medal Tor the best walters was won by
Mr. Ben Aitcheson and Miss ReSker. There
were eight couples in the contest. The
judges were 'Profs. Koplan of Washington
and Afartin Greene and Charles Appich Vt
this city. Quite a large crowd from this
city went down to witness the contest.
The regular meeting Of Sarepta Lodge.
1! o., q. F:,was held last night. Three
candidates were initiated. The following
.
Noble grand, Gus Robey; vice grand. James
+. Garrett; recording secretary, B. X.
Foley; per secretary. +. L. Steele; treas
Crer. J. A. Sprouse; chaplain. Jos. Gregs.
The installation OF those elected will take
place next Tuesday night at which time a
banquet will be given by the members of
the lodge.
Mrs. Mary Brokers. a well-known old
citizen. died at her home in this city yes
terday afternoon, aged eighty-hve years
Several weeks ago Mir. Brokers had Sc
we're fall. breaking her hip. which resulted
in her death.
The CLOSING exercises Of the Episcopal
High School took place last night.
Much interest is being taken in the box
iEg contests to be held at Dan Henry's
rheater tonight. Hite Peckham has an
Unknown colcred boxer, who is going to
meet Jimmy Jayne of Washington, and
the leading bout of the evening will be be-
tween Dougterty and Corrigan. for ten
rounds. and a good match may he expected.
On July Joe Bateman and Johnny Glynn
will meet again. this time for a finish, so
as to decide who IS the best man.
The steamer Howard Cassard will be put
on the ways at the shipyard one day this
" eel 49,
Mr.. Bernari Donnelly gave a very pleas
ant launch party to number of his
friends on the steam yacht Americas last
night. They steamed down to Marshall
Hall and back.
The Regular ssmi-monthly meeting Of the
city council was held in their chambers
of the members We're present and in the
common council eleven out Of the sixteen
members answered roll call. Very little
business of importance was transacted In
the lower board the committee on gene al
laws reported an amendment to the va
grant laws authorizing the mayor to send
all Migrants to the chain gang instead of
to the jail and work house. which was adopt |
ed, ana hereafter all males of this type will |
have TO work on the streets Of the city |
The committee on general laws also report |
ed that, inasmuch as there was already a |
law prohibiting public entertainments on
Sunday, there was no necessity for further
legislation. A recommendation from the
committee on streets in regard to the
grades in tn third ward was referred ba ok
to the committee by request for further in
vestisa ton ~ resolution requesting the
general assembly of Virginia to empower
the city council to employ competent men
to make an assessment of all the property
within the city limits was laid on the table |
"A communication was received from the |
corporation attorney advising council that
white under the grant allowing the Virginia |
Midland railroad, which is a branch of the |
Richmond and Danville. the use of Union
street for its track, there was no provision |
in the ordinance for penalty in case the |
street was not kept in repair, which is re-
quired by the ordinance. The matter was |