Evening star., 1896-09-11

all classes of citizens. Mr. Johnson at the
opening Of his remarks declared himself a
bimetallist and stated that the future hap
piness and prosperity of the country de-
pended on the coinage of the two metals
as had been done for many years past
His speech. which consumed about two
nours. was on this line and was an abis.
presentation of the question from his
standpoint.
Capt. P. H. McCaull, the republican can
d1date FOR Congress, will address the Nc
k1nley and Hobart Club at Shuler's Hall
tomorrow night Mr.. McCaull Is an enter
his friends will be on hand to hear him.
Seriously Injured.
Young Petty. a thirteen-year-old boy,
VINO had his right eye so badly injured by
being struck with a top, an account of
which appeared in The Star. is recovering,
though the physician attending him fears
eye to save the other one. The sight of
the injured eye is entirely gone.
Republican Mass Meeting.
Gen. Adam E. King, a well-known Ralti.
morean. who accompanied James q. Blaine
On his speaking tour through the country
some years ago, will deliver an address in
the Opera House before the republican
clubs OF this city Friday, September 25 Ii
IS said that the republican party will make
'i6oious cdmpalen IN THIS city this year.
Police Court. --.- 90.
Mayor Thompson this morning disposed
Of the following cases:
Mary Shirley, cclored, arrested by Officer
Sherwood. charge, assault and beatin ,
James Jones, dismissed.
James Jones, colored, arrested by Officer
sherwood, charge, assault on Mary Shirley
made to pay cost Of warrant
David Brown, arrested by Officer Atkin.
son. charge drunk and disorderly conduct
fined $3.50
Richard Burnett. arrested by Officer Da-
Wis, charge, contempt of court In not ap-
pearing iE the case of Lieut.. Smith and
Oficer Davis. was made to pay cost OF
warrant. ~"
Ella. Ernest and George Jones, colored
arrested by Officer Goods. charge, disor-
derly conduct. dismissed for want of evil
dence
The Miller Fire.
The adjusters Of the various insurance
companies holding policies on the stock
and building Of E. ]. Miller & Co.. an ac-
count of which appeared in The Star, have
not shown UP as yet. Nothing has been
done toward affecting a settlement, and nc
authentfc figures can be given as to losses
Illegal Liquor.
The ease Of Richard Burnett arrested at
Gum Springs camp meeting, and continued
by Magistrate Kirby, was tried Wednesday.
The charge against him was for conduct
ing gambling game and the illegal sale of
liquors. JnO. H. Green represented Bur-
nett. The commonwealth had no one save
Justice Kirby. Mr.. Jas. McCuen, who
owned the wagon from which the liquor
was sold and who owned the stock contain
ed therein, was the principal witness. He
testified that the articles sold from the wa
gon were not alcoholic, but q special prep
aration put up by himself. Constable
Webster swore that the bottles captured
by him contained the regular standard
beer. Several others testified that they got
drinks at the wagon. Justice Kirby fined
Burnett SO for selling liquors and dismiss
ed the other charges. Webster expressed
himself as disgusted with the trial and said
he was done with Fairfax county cases.
Mrs. Virginia Bull. who has recently
built a beautiful residence on her farm
near Four-Mile Run. removed from tho
city yesterday and took up her residence in
Alexandra county.
Messrs. NJ. B. Harlow & Co. have sold to
Edward Hill a lot on the south side Of
Wytbe street between Patrick and Henry.
A regular meeting of the Christ Church
Chapter. Brotherhood Of st. Andrew, last
night was attended by a large crowd.
The stock and farming Implements on
the farm OF Mr.. Richard 9. Windsor were
sold at public auction today and brought
fair prices.