The Washington times., 1894-09-09

Report of Col Wllson-Col j. Nj. Wilson.
in charge of public buildings and grounds,
has made his monthly report to the chief en-
gineer showing that all of the public prop
erty is in good condition. Extensive work
is being done at the White House, involving
repainting inside and out and repairs 10 the
conservatory. The Washington monument
aud all It's connections have been maintained
in good order. Since October of last year
9S6.IlS persons have made the ascent. The
section Of the park occupied AS a camp by the
knights of PythIas has been badly cut up and
has required extensive repairs. All the office
buildings OF the War Department were in
spected during the month and found TO be in
good condition. A large coal vault has been
added 10 the Ford Theater building, and the
ceilings of the War Department printing Of
flee on street. near Seventeenth, have been
strengthened.
Editor Thompson Arrested-John Q
Thompson, editor of the Sunday Chronicle,
was arrested last night by Detective Wheeler,
on charge OF criminal libel preferred by Mrs.
Alice X. Seligson Mr.. Thompson was re-
leased on $500 bail for hearing tomorrow.
The article upon which the charge of libel
was based was printed IN last Sundays
Chronicle and referred to Mrs. Seligson as
running a business on the strength OF her
dead husbands reputation and in this way
striving 10 create the impression that he is
stiilaliye.
Mrs. Seigson said last night that she
thought Mr. Thompson's reason for publish
ing the article was because she had refused
10 lend him $500 on his presses about three
years ago Since that time he had called 10 see
her several times in reference 10 publishing
articles for her, but she had always declined
10 allow him TO do so. Mr. Thompson said
the statement that he had tried 10 borrow any
money from Mrs. Seligson was false. as was
also her story that he had offered to publish
anything FOR her. When Mr.. Seligson died
which occerred suddenly at the Hotel Rennert.
in Baltimore. about three years ago, ne owed
Mr. Thompson a small bill for advertising
which has not been settled. Mr.. Thompson
refused 10 say who wrote the alleged libelous
article
Rule Against the Richmond and DanviIle-
Judge Cox Yesterday issued a rule against
the Richmond and Danville railroad COM
pHny, commanding its appearance in his
court 10 show cause why the order ratifying
the sale Of Its property TO the Central Trust
Company. OF New York, in pursuance of re-
organization. should not be set aside An
swer must be made on October 10. The ac-
tion was taken on petition of Edward Cor
man. administrator of Samuel German, who
WAS one of the stockholders Of the railroad
company.
Police Court Eotes-Assistant District At
torney Mullowney yesterday nolie pressed
the case Of Jacob Diemer who was charged
with retaining Sl0 out Of check for S36
which ne cashed for Franklin Marshall, an
old pensioner, few DAYS ago.
John T. Moylan. charged with keeping his
bar open on sunday, was yesterday released
by Judge himball Oh bail in $500 for the ac-
tIon Of the grand jury.
Held IN Jail Over Time-Judge Cox yes
terday. upon the petition of Arthur Cromwell.
held in Jail here over time. il is alleged or
dered a writ OF habeaS corpus to issue return
able Monday next
Dead Mems Estates-Mrs. Ellen Sillers, No
3l3 II street northwest. was yesterday ap-
pointed administrative of the estate OF her
husband Robert Sillers. In her applicatiou
she says her husband died intestate on Au-
gust 81. Their children, Robert F., aged
twenty-seyen; Albert, aged twenty-five; Fred
erick. aged twenty-five: Elsie, aged nineteen
and Fannie aged fourteen, with herself are
the heirs. The property consists of twelve
houses in this city which rent on an aver
age at El25 per month. and s., 900 in person.
atty. His debts DO not exceed 800. Mrs.
Siller's bond was fixed at $4,000.
Judge Cox in the same court yesterday ap-
proved the final account OF Mrs. Elizabeth r.
Walton, Administrative of the estate of her
husband. Joseph r. Walton The total
amount handled was Sl3, ,624, about three
thousand more than the appraised value The
increase was in the sale OF the real estate
which was appraised near $500, and
brought about S12.O
Fair and Bazaar atAlexandria-Belle Haven
Council, Junior Order Z. A. NJ, of Alexan-
dria, will give fair aud ladies' bazaar at Nc
Burney's Hall, corner King and Washington
streets, in that place, beginning September "a
and continuing six nights. The proceeds are
to be used to render immediate assistance TO
the sick and needy, the widows and orphans
Of the society.
Daneirg at sheldon's Academy-Prof.
Sheldon luaugurated the dancing season last
night N MS academy, 1904 F street Not
withstsnding the warm weather a crowd
gathered in the neatly decorated hall and
enjoyed themselves until a late hour. Dur
ing the evening little Edna Hurst appeared
in "a speciality. La CRchuca," and other
fancy dances. which were much admired.
Among those present were the Misses Stetnik
Appich Minnie Appich Evans, Gutenberg.
Burtt Bosse, Wheeler, Bennett Stabler.
shall, Smith, Manning, Call. Romaine Wat
son; Mrs. DR.. King. of Toronto. Canada,
and Mrs Sanford Davis, OF Pawtucket. r. l..
/ Messrs. Ward, Brinkman. Liggin, DR.. Wood
son. Mitchell, Spangley, Clifford Sisson,
! PluggIe, Luckett, McCauley, Leavey, Stabler,
and Grandy.
Dr. kents Sermon To-day-At the Peoples
4 Church, No. 423 G street northwest, Rev.
Alex. Kent. pastor, will discuss to-day at
/ lI;l5 a. m. recent publication called "Spirit
! Of the Biblical legislation"
Given 10 Public Printer Benedict-The big
book which was carried by the bookbinders
IN the Labor Day parade. was. on last Tues
! day, at 4 p. m, presented to Hon. T. E. Bene-
/ dict, Public Printer The presentation was
made by Mr.. I. J. Roche on behalf of the
! society. Mr.. Benedict expressed himself as
very much pleased with the gift.
Last Day at River View-To-day is the last
day Of the summer season at the popular Po-
tomac resort, River View. It is expected that
a larger number of It's patrons than usual
viii accompany Capt. Randall on the trips of
the steamer Samuel ]. Pentz and that ali will
unite TO make the last day of the season one
Of particular iollity and pleasure Capt.
Randall is TO be congratulated upon the popu-
larity of his pleasure ground for Washing
tonians, and it is hoped that next season will
be even more successful than the one which
closes to-day.
Accept No More Applications Civil
Service Commission announces that ii will
discontinue the accepting of applications for
the printers assistant examination at the
close Of office hours on Monday, the 10th in
stant. Those who have applications on file
now, and whose applications are completed
hat uwka y,l1