Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-12
ALEXANDER AI JAFF AIRS
Pleasant Commencement Exercises of the
Arlington Institute
Shooting Case ana Condition
Victims-other Local , Notes Of
General interest.

The commencement of the Arlington In
stitute, in this city, took place last night
in the spacious parlors of the school, on
Upper Prince street. "A large number OF
the friends of the pupils we're in attend
ance, and all had a good time. During the
evening Rotations and music were INDUCED
in by the pupils, and afterward refresh
Dents were served in the large yard of the
school. Among those who graduated were
Miss Lena King, Miss Mable Taylor. Miss
Katie Makely and Miss Ruth Murray Of this
city, and Miss Pattie Robins of King Will
lam county, Va. The principals report this
as being a very prosperous year, and a
bright outlook for another one.
The Shooting Case.
The case of George Lamb, for shooting his
brother Samuel, came up in the police court
yesterday morning George Lamb was rep
resented by Mr.. Samuel G. Brent. After
hearing the evidence the mayor released
George on bail in the sum of $500, Mr..
Baldwin becoming his surety. Samuel dill
not rest very well at the infirmary yester-
day. and Is reported about the same this
morning. The bullet was taken out by DR..
Hamilton Howard.
Bright Getting Better.
The condition of William Bright. the
young man who was shot by Officer Hall
some time ago fer attempting to escape. is
rapidly improving, and the officers Of the
infirmary think he will be able to be out
very shortly. His recovery shows how ex-
cellently the infirmary Is getting along
When he was taken there 1t was thought
impossible to save him, but by careful at
tention and the skill of the doctors Of the
institution the recovery Of the boy is GER
tain.
Columbia Engine Wins.
The Columbia engine of this city was
again victorious in winning the first prize
at Cumberland, Md, yesterday. This
makes the fourth time that the Columbia
has been successful, and the members feel
very much elated. The stay-at-home mem
hers are preparing rousing reception for
the company when they return home to-
night. which they Will do. getting here
about 1870. They also received a diploma
Tor the handsome appearance of their en-
CINE and company in line.
Alarm Of Fire.
The alarm Of fire yesterday was caused
by the partial burning of stable on NORTH
St Asaph street, owned by the estate Of
the late John Lannon. Fortunately there
was nothing in the stable at the time ex-
cept small quantity of hay and some har-
ness.
Funeral Services.
AS was mentioned in The Star of yes
terday. the funeral of the late Mr. Richard
Rotchford took place yesterday from ST.
Mary's Church, and was we'll attended by
friends and relatives of tbs deceased. The
pallbearers were Messrs. Thomas Hoy NJ
A. Ahern. NJ. Desmond. Richard M Lath-
am, Michael Igo and VIM. H. Sweeny.
Solemn mass was read by Father McCar-
thy. accompanied by the music of the
choir The interment was in the Catholic
cemetery.
Miss Annie Dawson of Lorton Valley Va,
is visiting relatives in this city
Mr. Albert Carr, who has been sick, is
able to be out again. -. -,f.
Mr. Nixon Shyroek has gone to Farmwell,
Va, on a short visit.
Miss Pattie Robins left for her home in
Lester Manor, Va. this morning.
Rev. Fathers Tearrey OF Falls Church and
Payne or stanton d e visiting at st. Mary's
parsonage in this city.
Capt. George ~, Mushbach who has been
try for fourteen years, forwarded his resig-
ration to Gov. O'FerralI yesterday 1t has
been thought FOR some .:me that the cap
tain would take this action Lieut. Monroe
1t is thought, Will he rendered the captaincy
Mr.. Marvin Williams. who has been off to
school, has returned to his home in this city
MIR Ralph Dunn has gone to Fredericks-
burg on business
Mr.. B. F. Pullen has been named as train
dispatcher of the W, A. and Mt V rail-
road in this city.
Mr.. Redman Foster of Stafford county
was in The city on short visit yesterday