Evening star., 1897-03-31

Council-Fred. Klaus. Jos. Beach. VIM. Lath :
am. John H. strider. Geo. Hayden, J. Fred.
Birrell. John Haynes. VIM. Desmond, c.
c. Pelton.
Third ward-Alderman-Mo Davis.
Council-John T. Harrison, John H. Greene.
Jas. r. Cation, Louis Brill, B. B. Smith
Fourth ward-Alderman-J T. Swee-
ney. Council-James McCuen. Thos. Fan
non. L. E. Uhler. J. NJ White, Theo. Flick
len, r. E. L. Tyler.
Daughters of the Confederacy.
The annual meeting Of the Virginia Di-
vision, Daughters of the Confederacy. will
be held In this city April % A large num-
Der Of lady delegates from all parts of
the state will be in attendance. and the
meeting bids fair to be Of great interest
to the members of the organization.
Officer knight a Sprinter.
That Officer Knight is quite a sprinter
was shown last night shortly after 8
o'clock. He ran Sam Madderson about
three-quarters Of a mile and "bagged" his
game. Madderson was wanted for defacing
the property Of Joe Williams.
Madderson was tried In the police court
this morning and dismissed for want of
evidence.
Want Another Boat.
A number of mechanics working in the
navy yard at Washington have been max
ing strenuous efforts to have the Wash
ington Steamboat Company put on eX-
ira boat to leave Washington about 5
o'clock in the afternoon, which will be of
great convenience to them. They do not
quit work until 4:3O and have to wait an
hour for the $50 boat, unless they pay an
extra fare and go all the way across the
city to take the electric road, and then
stand the chance of being delayed from
| fifteen to fifty minutes on the road home.
They have succeeded in having a boat at
$50 am. which takes them to their work
| in good time. and If they succeed in getting
| the afternoon boat they will be satisfied
| as it will be great accommodation to
| them. They hope to be successful in their
movement.
Mayor ThOmpsOn's Announcement.
! The incumbent, Mr.. L. H. Thompson, has
announced his candidacy for reelection to
the mayoralty. Mr.. Thompson was never
| elected by the people in general election.
but was chosen by the city council to fill
| an unexpired term.
Pleasant Surprise Party.
There was a very pleasant little surprise
party at the residence Of Mr.. Robert Bis
| son. 526 North Henry street, last night in
Mr. Bissons honor. There was quite a
| merry crowd present. who spent the even
| ing in music, song and recitation. After
they had tired of this a bounteous repast
was served. Among those present were
Misses Alice Ticer. Rena Tioer. May Allen
Alma Hemmersley. Laura HammersIey
Annie Kraemer. Jennie Meyers. Mamie
Meyers. Edna Tomlin, Daisy Javins, Grace
Tomlin, Carrie Walker. Flora Daniels Celia
Faulkner and Messrs. William Wilkins.
Ed. Madder. John Eberhart. VIII Swain.
| David Robey. Harry Gray, Arthur Gray,
Carlton Acton, Arthur Meeks, John Ticer,
Rhode Finks John Hunter. Bruce Mil
! stead, William Baader. John Webster Har-
! ry Norris, Harry Nash and others from
| Alexandria and Washington.
Suit Argued Today.
| Col. F. L. Smith and Mr.. John NJ John
son. attorneys, have gone to Richmond to
| argue the case of Demaine against the
Washington Southern Railway Company
| today 1t Is a suit for damages resulting
| fl ON two horses killed and hearse demol-
! ished for Dernaine & Son of this city.
Police Court.
| In the police court this morning the fol-
| lowing cases were disposed Of: Jos. Russell
| arrested by Officer Roberts, charged with
| assaulting and beating his wife; fined s.
| Mrs. Russell Is bride Of but thirty days.
] John Green, colored, arrested by Officer
| Wilkinson. charged with defacing property
dismissed for want of evidence.
| Ben. McCorkle. arrested by Officer Goods
| charged with petit larceny. was dismissed
| McCorkle proving that he had found the
| money.
General and Personal Notes.
| The Willing Workers of the Baptist
| Church gave very pleasant entertainment
last night