Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-13
ROCKVILLE.

VIM. Magrudsr, a colorei man. charged
with larceny. was brought here and lodged
in Jail on Friday night by Deputy Sheriff
Thompson. He Is thought to be member
of the gang of thieves who have been cp-
Grating In the western section of the coun-
ty for several months, engaged In stealing
meat. grain. poultry wool and other ar
ticles. Several attempts had been made
to arrest Magruder. but he evadei the Off
GERS and finally made his way to Washing
ton, where re was finally picked up by the
police of the third precinct and handed over
to Deputy Thompson. lie appears to be a
desperate character and was brought here
In irons. After his Incarceration he made
threats against the lives of the officers and
was so violent in his actions and talk that
II became necessary to chain him 10 the
floor of his cell He will have a preliminary
hearing In a few Jays. This is the third
and no effort will he spared to rid the com
munity of these bal characters.
Work on the new exhibition hall at the
fair grounds is progressing favorably, and
the building will be ready for occupancy
in time for the annual fair, on September
), and {. Under the direction of officers
OF the Agricultural Society, a force of WORK
men are also engaged in putting the
grounds. crack. stock pens and buildings in
good condition for that event. The crops
of the present season promise to make a
fine display in the line of farm and garden
products, while the exhibition of live stock
will undoubtedly exceed that of any for
mer year. In the several classes of trials
of speed much interest is being taken by
hOrsemen. both in this county and from
other sections All entries in the trotting
races will close on Wednesday, August
%, at IL pm, and in running and hurdle
races on Saturday. September 1, at q pm.
The rules of the National Trotting Associa-
ton, of which the society is a member will
be observed The following program has
been arranged: First day, 1880 pm. races
County colts. trotting; 3-minute class,
trotting; hurdle race, three-quarters of a
mile. heats; at pm, judging of cattle in
their respective classes in the show rings.
Second day, 10 am, grand cavalcade of
horses and teams; 1870 pm. races-2oj
trotttng; 2-31 trotting; trottiEg open to
Montgomery county horses; hurdle race,
mile dash; running, four furlongs. open to
all. Third day. 10 am. grand cavalcade of
premium stock; 1880 pm, 2.I5 class, trot-
ting; 2.45 class, trotting; Montgomery coun-
ty roadsters. running, mile dash, open 70
all: hurdle race. three furlongs. A varied
collection Of other amusements will also
be provided. Parties at a distance desiring
to enter stock for the races should ad-
dress the secretary. John f. Muncaster,
Norbeck, Md. Mr.. w. II. Rabbit, who has
for some time been training several prom
ising colts at the fair grounds will on
Monday next leave with them for Upper
Marlboro to attend the fair at that place
The clerk of the circuit court has issued
marriage licenses to the following parties
all of this county: Oliver Lowe and Mary
E. Erwin: John III. Howes and Nettie Diggs:
j. II. Ward and Alberta Davis
DIR. G. W. Webb Of Washington has taken
rooms at the Montgomery House. this
place
Prof. f. b. Prettyman and WIFE, Misses
Lille and Mamie Prettylnan. and Misses
Margaret and Rose Henderson have gone to
Asbury Park for several weeks
Miss Mary Trail of this vicinity is at
present visiting friends at Beaver Creek,
Md
Mr.. Geo. c. Dawson, register of wills of
this county. who has been spending some
weeks at Bedford Springs. returned home
yesterday. much improved in health.
The Athletic base ball team of this town
and the Sandy Spring club will play a game
at the fair grounds on Saturday next Both
clubs enjoy good reputation and fine sport
is expected.
At present the democratic primary cleo
lions to be held in the several election dis
tricts of the county on Saturday, September
], promise to be comparatively tame affairs
so lar as can be asCertained no one has
slghifled Willingness to pose as a candi-
date for Congress on that ticket