The Washington times., 1894-12-21
LtCAL NEWS OF ALL SORTS
The Weather To-day.
Fair; warmer; variable winds.

Fair; warmer; variable winds.
Decrease OF Populaiion-The returns OF the
census-takers in the various police precincts
are flowing into headquarters. The south
western portion of the city, including the
Fourth precinct, has been reported as hav-
ing 50. 1T inhabitants. In 1892 the popua-
tion was 34.327, exhibiting Il decrease OIL. $50.
Lately there has teen an exodus from this
distr ct into the northeastern part OF the city,
which partially accounts for the deficit.
Girls Yeforn seho.l Eesded-The neces-
sitv for girls reform school in the District
finds an illustration nearly every day in the
police court Judge Miller yesterday ac-
cep;ed the personal bonds OF Mamie Mann. a
sixteen-year-o girl. who had entered upon
a system attic course OF thievery from her for
mer employer. Edward A. Newman, who re-
sides in the county. The girl had key
with when she entered the premises when
ever She desired.
Ioln 6 R'ch Wants pis Claim Public
John S. Rich yesterday sued Joseph H.
Sweeney for declaration of a trust contract
uuon lot 3, block 22.cColumhia Heights Rich
says that Sweeney holds the lot under an
agreement to reconvey 1t to Rich If Rich
shall by June 10, 1898, pay of two trusts
amounting to 81 .l22. This contract has never
been recorded. and Rich says Sweeney may
transfer the property 10 some one, who in
good faith may receive il without knowledge
OF the contract. n--
Col U rside to Pc Fe'eased-Col. ]. o.
p. Burnside, formerly disbursinc officer of
the Post Office Department and charged with
deialcation. may soon he released from the
Government Hospital for the Insane where
he has been for ten wears. He-was committed
when it seemed probable that he would be
convicted OF de:Glcatioh. He is sixty-seven
years old and il is said for six months past
-
mine his sanity, when he is confident he will
regain his liberty. When arrested Col. Burn
side was worth $4,000, which was turned
over to the government Also the bondsmen
have settled their responsibility.
Turkey at the Workhouse Arrangements
were made by Intendent Stouten5urgh yester-
day for a special bill OF fare ior the work
house prisoners and inmates of the aims
house on Christmas Day. The menu will in
cude roast turkey and mince pie. in addition
to vegetables and other ''ilings."
Convi ted of Eigamy my-John T. Knight. an
old soldier who has been huckster here for
several years Iast, was yesterday convicted of
bigaTny before judge Cole and will be given
a term in the penitentiary. As he is an old
man his sentence will probably not be heavy
Both his wives were in court at his trial yes-
terday. The first is Mrs. Mary Knight who,
for thirteen years, has lived with her daugh-
Ter. AFS. mary u. III No. IL O1lOl
avenue. Baltimore. The second is Anne Bur
CESS, of this city. Knight married the first
in Baltimore i'll May, 1859, and the second
here on June 20 last
Anna eaton 81 thmidts Lecture-Miss
Anna Seaton Schmidt gave the last of her ad
mirable series of lectures on Italy at ST.
Cecilia's Academy Wednesday afternoon
This week she led her audience through the
quaint old mountain towns OF Ovieto, Sienna.
PeruSio, Succa and Assisi-stopping in each
TO admire its wonderful cathedral and other
monuments of faith and art-on to beautiful
witching Venice, where the better part of the
delightful hour WIS spent. This course OF
lectures has proved a real treat, and all are
anticipating with pleasure the Tour OF
France" which. under the tutelage of the
same gentle guide, they hope to make in the
near future.
Ee uale '' peak-Easy Keepers Bessie
Bland and Clara Reed. colored were found
guilty in the police court yesterday of con-
Quoting an unlicensed bar in South Washing
ton. Tn gave notice OF motion in arrest
OF Judgment
stole Mrs. Myers Pursa-Ephriam Duck
EFT. who has for years been employed as
driver by Mrs. Annie Myers, of Grant place,
was sent to Jail for two months by Judge
Miller yesterday for stealing that ladys purse
and then lying about it.
Two Bridge Irotters Go to Jail-The Fourth
precinct police are continuing their warfare
on the bridge-trotting policy men who cross
the Long Bridge every day with drawings for
the dealers at jackson City. In the police
court yesterday William II. Douglass and
Emanuel Boone, who were captured with
both drawings and money on their persons,
were sent to Jail for 120 days each.
kcceptei by the Health 0f.ice-The little
bay horse which was presented to Health
Officer Woodward, ''in the interest of
SCIENCE" by Wedderburn & Co., was form
, ally accepted yesterday afternoon. Dr.
O'Malley examined the animal thoroughly
and tested him for tuberculosis and glanders
No traces Of either of these diseases having
been discovered, the animal will be taken to
the Washington Asylum to-day, and early
next week the WORK OF inoculating him with
Roux's toxine will be commenced with the
object of procuring a supply of serum for
diphthe ria cures.
trouble at Gaming Pesort-Peter and
William Burke, both colored. were fined S25
each in Judge Miiier's court yesterday for
conducting gaming table at their domicile,
No. 50 Pierce place. At the time of their ar
rest fracas was IN progress in front of the
place, and charge was also filed against
them of assault aud battery on Ernest and
Louis Patton. The latter charge was, how
ever, dismissed by the judge.
Stole Silk nress Harriet Phelps, col
ored servant, was arrested by Detective
Rhodes yesterday for the larceny OF a fine
silk dress from Lucy Bell, of No. SO c street
northwest. The theft was committed last
January, and Harriet has since been a fugi-
tive.
His Chicken Recognized Eim-John T.
Barry, an old gentleman who lives at No. 6l2
Maryland avenue southwest. appeared in the
police court yesterday as prosecuting witness
against Daniel Farris, a boy who was charged
with participating with two other lads in a
-;
asked by Prosecutor Mullowny if he recog-
nized the stolen bird by any particular
mark, Mr.. Barry replied: no; but the
chicken recognized me at the, statiGn-house
and came hopping to me- He was trained
Bird suggested MIR. Mullowny. "No, sir;
but raised him from childhood The jury
found the Farr:s boy guilty, but recon-
mended him to the mercy of the court. Judge
Miller's mercy was shown in fine OF SO or
. sixty days in Jail. boy went down.