The times., 1898-02-15
City Brevities.

DR. and Mrs. A. NJ. Green, of jefferson
street, Anacostia, are visiting friends in
Philadelphia.
Judge Charles r. Scott is i'll and was
not able to attend 10 the duties of the
police court yesterday.
Charles Chavis. colored, was held for
the grand jury by Judge kimball in
$500 on the charge Of larceny yesterday.
James Morris, convicted of carrying
concealed weapons. i'm default of $50 fine,
was sent to jail by Judge kimball yes
terday for sixty days.
The trial of Edward Smith. colored,
charged with the murder of Edmonia
Jackson on November IS last. was begun
in Justice Bradley's court yesterday.
William Stewart: coiored. was held
yesterday in default of 81 600 for his APP
pearance before the grand jury for an
assault with intent to kill on Eliza Har-
ris.
Michael Frawley, who was arrested on
Sunday for cruelty to animals forfeited
$40 collateral yesterday by not appear
ing in the police court TO answer the
charge.
A horse attached 10 ]. E. Powelrs
milk wagon and driven by Washington
Webb became frightened at Congress
Heights yesterday and ran away. Webb
Was slightly hurt
ham. who was charged in the police
court with -shoplifting al the Palais
Royal, was nolle pressed by Prosecuting
Attorney Mullowny yesterday.
Thomas II. Clarke. who was arrested
for forgery in September 1895. and who
forfeited his bond and was brought back
on bench warrant from Detroit last
SATURDAY.. was committed to jail by
Chief Justice Bingham yesterday.
TI,a CON, r,tr,,1let, pf The cl,t.N-
declared a second dividend of - per cent
in favor Of the creditors of the Key
stone National Bank Of Erie, making a
total of 30 per cent on approved claims
OF $420.410.
Fireman NJ. ]. Barry. of the District
fire department tried Feb. Z. has been
fined S25 and will be required TO make
affidavit to abstain from the use of in
tcxicating liquors during his connection
with the department
Daniel Whalen. a young white man.
sentenced TO the workhouse. broke from
the line of prisoners being transferred
TO the van at the police court yester-
day and ran down Sixth street He was
caught by Policeman Judge and return
ed TO the black maria.
Sarah KEYS, colored, 100 years old,
was buried in Harmony Cemetery yes
terday. Her funeral took place from her
late home, near Twenty-Second street
and Florida avenue. Mrs. Keys was
born in Virginia, and a son seventy
years old survives her.
The friends of William Gaul assembled
at his residence Sunday evening and
celebra ted the tenth anniversary Of his
landing in America Mr.. and Mrs Gaul
were presented with handsome silver
service. Refreshments were served and
music and dancing were enjoyed.
Mr. Ben b. Bradford, for many years
q member of the real estate firm of Pit
ney & Bradford. has leased the prop
erty No. rs Fourteenth street north
west, and after remodeling and extern
Sive Improvements will occupy the
premises for a general real estate and
insurance business.
A small fire occurred yesterday after
noon at No 1904 First street northwest,
occupied by Robert White A large can.
containing wax. had been placed on the
kitchen stove to melt and an explosion
resulted. In attempting TO eStinguisll
the flames Edward Darrell was pain
fully burned
Lucius Burnett, colored, living at No
104 Fay's court, cut his throat with a
razor yesterday morning at his home
His wife interrupted him and he was re-
moved to the Emergency Hospital He
gave a motive for the deed that he
had done something which displeased
God. He will recover.
The Commissioners have addressed a
letter TO Mayor Tafel, of Cincinnati ask
ing him to furnish them with copy
of the law of that city governing lights
on vehicles. The Commissioners are
seeking all possible information on the
subject before acting on the new regula-
tiOn.
The Commissioners have reported to
Chairman Babcoek of the House Dis
trict Committee. on the bill to amend
the charter of the Capital Traction Com
pany. which was referred to them for
their views. The Commissioners believe
the extension asked for on Florida ave-
nue. would be a public service but on ac-
count of the large expenditure which
the company is obliged TO make at pres
ent for extensions to its lines. etc, the