Evening Star Newspaper, April 29, 1895, Page 8

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The Marine Band are experiencing noth- ing but success in their present trip through the southern states, judging from the newspaper comments. Their work in all the cities which they have visited has elic- ited hearty approbation. Their last concert in Dallas, Tex., was judged to be the finest musical treat which the southern states have ever had, their efforts being lauded in a manner which leaves no room for the impression that the band .are walking home, or playing from city to order to raise funds to pay their way back. In speaking of the concert the Dallas Morn- ing News says: “Their playing Is of. the Fighest order. There is that indescribable something about it that inspires one be- ycnd expression, and in some respects im- presses one as being inimitable. The beauty of tone, the faultless intonation and the technical facility which enable them to deal so easily with the difficulties of their several instruments challenge unqualified admiration.” The Dallas Daily Times-Herald in its article on the concert, says: ‘The technical work of the great number of artists who compose this band is beyond criticism, and when taken as a whole the harmony in grandeur of tone and beauty of expression was simply perfect. The leader, Signor Fanciulli, was in thorough touch with every portion of his vast. orchestra, and brought by his magic wand melodies long to be remembered.” Many favorable criti- cisms were also passed on the singing of Miss Roma, and the flute playing of Mr. Henry Jaeger. : —_—-.—_—_ The Eckington’s Street Obstruction. To the Editor of The Evening Star: I wish to add a few words to what has already been said in the way of protest against the public nuisance that is being maintained by the Eckington and Soldiers’ Home Railway Company at the corner of 5th street and New York avenue. Every 5th street car is drawn directly across the sidewalk on the south side of New York avenue, so that those having occasion to cross Sth street at this point are obliged to go around one of these cars. Here the horses are changed from one end of the car to the other, making the situation more disagreeable and even dangerous, es- pecially to children. This may be a slight accommodation to the passengers who change cars at this point, but it is a nul- sance to pedestrians, and the latter out- number the former ten to one. If the cars were stopped fifty feet further south they would interfere with none, and the dis- tance to be traveled in changing would not be a third of that traveled at 7th and Pennsylvania avenue. If the only object in stopping the cars at this point be the accommodation of passengers wishing to change cars, and who object to walking fifty feet to do so, it would seem that the passengers on this line must be largely made up of invalids. People in this vi- cinity are getting extremely tired of this state of things, and wonder where or how the Commissioners acquired the authority to give the street car company a permit to establish and maintain this nuisance. When this practice was begun the police promptly stopped it, but the company ob- tained a permit, and the police are estop- ped from interfering. D.G.S. Ss. [AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA A Livoly Fire Creates Excitement and Does es, Gloomy Sunday, With Rain and Clouds Death of a Loginl Newspaper Man—Other Notes. 129 f What was at first thought would prove a disastrous fire started shortly after mid- night last night in a frame house located on North Columbus street near the corner of Oronoco, and occupied by Mr. Julius C. Pendleton and family, who moved here from Indian Head a year or so ago. There was some little trouble experienced in turning in the alarm, and even then only one of the companies, the Columbia, re- sponded. When they arrived on the scene they found the entire back buildings in flames, and after a few minutes’ hard work got them under control. The fire started in the kitchen and the origin is not known, Mr. and Mrs. Pilton, who are both quite aged, were asleep on the second floor, and it was -with difficulty that they were awakened and gotten out by the neighbors. All the furniture in the front part of the house was gotten out. The damage will amount to about $1,000, and is said to be entirely covered by insurance. A Gloomy Sunday. Owing to the rain of yesterday the con- gregations in the various churches were not as large as usual. In all the resident rectors officiated. At the Railroad Mission yesterday afternoon Mr. E. W. Gamble of the Theological Seminary delivered an interesting address. Mr. Stokeley, the evan- gelist, preached at the Trinity M. E. Church in the afternoon. The solemn rites of confirmation were administered to a class of twenty-one in Christ Church yesterday morning by Rt. Rev. Francis M. Whittle, D. D., L.L.D., and to a class of fifteen at St. Paul's Church yesterday afternoon. Bishop Whit- tle preached an eloquent sermon at each of the services. At St. Paul's Church the services were particularly grand and impressive. The rector, Rev. P. P. Phil- pps, was assisted by Rev. Henderson Suter, D. D., of Christ Church, and Re C. E. Ball of Grace Church. At this serv- ice the bishop took as his text the second chapter of Ephresians, the eighth and ninth verses; eighth, “For by grace are ye saved through faith, and that not of your- selves. It is the gift of God.” Ninth,“Not of works lest any man should boast.’ The church was packed to its fullest extent, both upstairs and down, and one listened with attention to the venerable gentieman. A Newspaper Man Dead. Daniel Webster Whiting, a well-known newspaper man of this city, who has been ill for several weeks past, died at his home on North Fairfax street shortly after 11 o'clock last night. Mr. Whiting was sixty- two years old, and though he had been un- well for some time past his death was not looked for. He came to this city from Prince William county. He engaged in newspaper work, and during its existence was editor of the Daily City Item, a bright little journal. He was for a long time the Alexandria correspondent of the Washing- ton Post. He had been a magistrate in the second ward for a number of years and was re-elected at the recent primary. The arrangements for his, funeral have not yet been made. Searching the Records. Mrs. Sallie Nelson ‘Robbins, the popular and efficient assistant librarian of the Vir- ginia Historical Socigty, has been at the Virginia Theological; Seminary, near this city, during the past’ week searching the old records for information. She will com- plete her work this week and go to Mont- rose, Westmoreland county, to continue the search. Notes. Maj. George Johnston, whose serious ill- ness has been mentioned in The Star, is still critically il]. Dr. Hunter Maguire of ichmond came here on Saturday and per- formed an operation on him. Mr. Jesse Parker of the Edison Electric Company was in the city yesterday, the guest of his father. The funeral of Capt. Joseph Beach took place yesterday afternoon at 3:30. The Uniform Raxk of the Chieftain League of Red Men, from Washington, who were ex- pected to act as escort, were prevented from so doing by the rain. Mr. James F. Peyton is in Philadelphia. The rew plant of the Godfrey Laundry Company will soon be ready to begin oper- ations. R. H. Atkinson has begun the erection of a frame wheelwright shop on North Pitt street. Mrs. W. A. Mcore of Charlottesville is visiting friends in this city. Mr. Wade Brown is quite sick at his home in Fairfax county near this city. The Electric Railway Company has for some unknown reason taken off the one street car that runs on King street for the past several Sundays. There are now twenty-three prisoners in the city jail. The committee on_stréets held a star chamber session on Saturday night. They have adopted the rules of the much-laugh- ed-at District of Columbia Commissioners in the matter of giving information to the press. —_—.—_—_. McALL MISSION WORK. The Address of Rev. Dr. Thurber Be- fore the Washington Auxiliary. The regular meeting of the Washington auxiliary of the McAll Mission was held this morning in the New York Avenue Crureh, the president, Mrs. John Rodgers, presiding. Rev. E. G. Thurber, D. D., who is the pastor of the American Church in Paris, and who is also a member of the beard of direction of the McAll Mission, gave an interesting account of the organi- zation of the work and how it is carried on. He spoke specially of the personnel of the members of the board of direction and their representative character. He said that the mission work had the indorse- ment of the Protestant Church of France, and that a great deal was being accom- plished in bringing the Gospel to the non- Christian population. He stated that there were throughout France 119 mission sta- tions, which were supported in part by contributicns from England, Scotland and this country. He was asked a number of questions by the ladies present in regard to the practical details of the work with which he has opportunities to be familiar. —_._—_ Mr. Costello's Answer. An answer was today filed by Walter J. Costello and others to the bill in equity re- cently brought by Schwarz, Mausbach & Co. to secure the payment bf $600, claimed to be due the firm ‘for cbrtain goods and Mr. Costello ¢ that but 5 and adds that Catherine Costello is, willing to pay that sum, and has offered t> do so, but the same has been decliped. Mr. Costello char- acterizes as false tHe allgpation that he 1s addicted to the excessive tse of alcoholic liquors to the extent of being thereby in- capacitated for the condugt of business. eS Cause of Temperance. The Guend Lodge, of the, District of Co- lumbia, I. O. G. T,, held. an interesting public temperance meeting yesterday after- noon in Ryland Chapel.,J. S. Blackford presided, and remarks were made by A. N. Canfield, A. T. Maupim and §. W. Rus- sell. Mr. Charles Magill presided at a tem- perance meeting of Good Will Council, No. 9, Sous of Jonadab, yesterday afternoon. An appropriate program was rendered, the speakers being Johr H. Mitchell, D. F. Brown, C. B, Allen, John J. Cotter, John J. Weed and J. Williams. Last night about 10 o'clock an alarm of fire was sounded from box 14 for fire in the shed in rear of No. 731 3d street northwest. The fire spread to. Jeremiah Murphy's blacksmith shop,adjoining,and caused about $50 damage. It is thought that the fire was the work of an incendiary. Yesterday afternoon about 2:20 o'clock there was a slight fire in the house of Mrs. H. A. Noble, No. 2524 L street northwest, where chemicals were being used for pur- poses of cleaning. The explosion of the Chemicals caused the fire, which resulted in about $20 damage. ON A SERIOUS CHARGE The Arrest of Three Young Men for Utter- ing Oounterfeit Money. The Hearing Before the Commissioner Postponed—Seebold is Believed to Be the Principal. Edwin B. Seebold, Dallas Glenn and An- drew Slagle, three young men of this city, were brought before United States Commis- sioner Mills this morning to answer to the serious charge of making and passing coun- terfeit money. On the plea of the represen- tative of the government that the prosecut- ing attorney’s office had not had sufficient time for preparation in the case, it was continued until Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Bail was fixed at $1,500, which was furnished by Seebold during the day, and may be for the others as well. The United States district attorney’s office was repre- sented by Mr. Harvey Given and the de- fendants were also represented by counsel. Seebold and Glenn were arrested yester- day morning by Mr. George O. Barker of the United States secret service and Slagle was apprehended at a late hour last even- ing and put behind the bars at the first precinct station house, Government de- tectives have been at work on the case for some time past and are satisfied that they have sufficient evidence to convict the three men. The offense charged is a serious one and is punishable, by imprisonment for three years and a fine of $1,000. In the opinion of Chief Hazen of the secret serv- ice Seebold is the principal off ader, and is the one who is responsible for the wrong doing of the other two. For some time past the authorities have been aware of the fact that bad money was circulating in this city to a_considerabie extent and have bent every effort to get at the guilty parties. It is said that a large amount of counterfeit coins passed through the offices of the street railway companies. All the coins were of minor denominations, principally quarters ‘and dimes, although some half-dollars and nickels have been taken «in. It was comparatively easy to pass off the bad coins on the conductors on street cars, who have not a chance to in- spect the money carefully and who give good money in change. The conductors, however, are held accountable’ for all the counterfeits they may be so unlucky as to take in, so that the companies are not likely to lose anything. A number of the coins were stopped at the treasury depart- ment and the matter was placed in the hands of the secret service. The boast has often been made that when the secret serv- ice gets after a gang of counterfeiters ar- rests are almost certain to follow, for the government never spares time or expense in putting a stop to offenses of this sort. Not the Principals. Suspicion finally narrowed down to Dal- las Glenn, who, Chief Hazen thought, knew more than he was willing to tell about the matter. In this there was a slight error of judgment, for when the boy was taken be- fore Mr. Hazen he showed that he was perfectly willing to tell all he knew. He was first taken into custody on Saturday by Mr. Barker, who had been assigned to the case, and was brought before the chief. From what he said then it was evident that he was little more than a dupe of Seebold, and enough was gleaned from him to war- rant the arrest of the other two men. Ac- cording to his statement he had passed but little of the money—he claims not more than $5 altogether. At first he did not seem to realize the enormity of the offense. He is the son of a widow who lives at 1003 L street and is himself about eighteen years of age. He claims to be a candy maker by profession, but has not been regularly at work for some time past. Glenn said that he had not been engaged in the manufacture of any of the coin, but that he had always been supplied with it by Seebold, who refused to say where he got it. Knowing that they could lay their hands on him whenever he was wanted Glenn was not kept in custody. Young Slagle, who is about twenty years of age, was also taken before the chief on -Saturday, and while he showed a perfect willingness to talk, it is said that he was unable to cast any further light on the methods of manufacture, and his account of his share in the transaction tended still more to incriminate Seebold. He was also allowed to go loose. Yesterday, when it was decided to place both him and Glenn in custody, it was found that he had gone off for a long drive, but on his return last evening he was put under arrest. He is the son of a pressman and lives at 1630 Corcoran street. According to his version of the affair the making and passing of money began as rather a small industry, but that they gradually extended their op- erations until, it is said, coins to the face value of several hundred dollars had been disposed of. Secbold is Reticent. The arrest of Seebold followed yesterday morning about 11 o'clock at his mother’s home, 446 P street. She is a widow and possessed of some property. All three of the boys, in fact, are well connected and their apparent downfall has caused a deal of sorrow and anxiety to their relatives and friends. Seebold is a painter by trade, twenty-eight years of age, and, judging by appearances, is the sharpest and clev— erest of the trio. He is looked upon by the detectives as the one who uttered the spurious money, and it is within the range of probabilities that the others will be treated less severely in view of the fact -that they have shown a willingness to di- vulge all they knew and to aid the authori: ties in the work of clearing away the mys- tery. Seebold, on the other hand, has re- fused to say a word either to admit or to deny the truth of the charge against him, and when he was locked up at the first precinct station he lost little time in communicating with his oider brother and in securing counsel. It is said that a fourth man was in the game, but it is not thought that he had an equal share in the transaction with the others. In the opinion of the secret service men he belongs to the genus tramp, and is supposed to be out of the city work- ing the rural districts with the coins which were given to him here. However, efforts are being made to locate him, and his ar- rest is expected in the near future. It is said that the quartet were in the habit of meeting about the building of the Cen- tral Union Mission, where they would talk over their plans and there the counterfeit money would be distributed. Used Ordinary Type Metal. A clam is a wonder of loquaciousness as compared with a secret service man either before or after an arrest of this sort, and it was impossible to get a word out of Mr. Barker or any of those who had been connected with him on the case. Chief Hazen was less reticent. He admitted to a Star reporter this morning that his men had succeeded in getting enough evidence Seebold’s guilt as the chief instigator in the crooked work. examination of his rooms has unearthed a quantity of the counterfeit coins, the metal from which they were made and some of the tools used in counterfeiting. The dies or moids, however, were not found, and it 3 presumed that they were destroyed. Ordinary type meial was used in the ceins, which, after being stamped, were burnished over with an emery flour. It was not a clever piece of counterfeiting, but the coins were good enough to pass when they were not subjected to more than a cursory glanc The proceedings before United States Commissioner Mills this morning were of the briefest description. Mr. Given asked for a postponement for two days, and us there was no objection from the defense this was granted with bail fixed at the sum named above.’ Mr. Barker was sworn and he identified the three prisoners, who were then turned over to the custody of a United States deputy marshal for safe keeping. = The Logue Murder Cleared Up. Jimmy Logue, who was suspected of the murder of his wife in Philadelphia sixteen years ago, end who returned recently to that city, charged Alfonso F. Cutaiar, jr., his stepson, with the crime. Cutaiar was arrested by the coroner upon an affidavit of Logue charging him with the murder ‘of Mrs. Logue. Cutaiar at first protested his innocence, but ftnally under close ques- tioning acknowledged having caused the death of his aunt, and accused Logue of a subsequent knowledge of it, and of aiding him in the disposal of the body. He after- ward retracted the subsequent part of his confession, and cleared Logue of any par- ticipation ‘in the crime. MARTIAL LAW DECLARED Opposition to the Government in Nicaragua Threatening. Details of the Landing of the British —Trade at Corinto Paraly zed—The Reply to England’s Ultimatum. The following details of the landing of the British at: Corinto, Nicaragua, on Sat- urday morning, have been sent by the New York Herald correspondent: Twelve boat loads of marines and blue jackets, numbering between 350 and 400 men, ieft the ships at 6 o'clock in the morning. They met with no resistance on landing, and took peaceful possession of the town, making their headquarters at the barracks. Proclamations announcing the occupation were posted at the corners of the streets. The town is deserted, three-fourths of the pepulation having withdrawn to the in- terior. As all was quiet, the marines and blue jackets returned to their ships, leaving be- Lind a guard of about fifty men. Nicaragua's Reply. Nicaragua's reply to the ultimatum from Great Britain was handed to Rear Admiral Stephenson Friday evening. It is in sub- stance as follows: “The government of Nicaragua regrets its inability to comply with your wishes. There cannot be a doubt that justice bids it refuse to comply with the ultimatum, and it considers the proposed method of carrying it into effect as contrary to sound principles and the rights of persons. In virtue of this, the government solemnly pretests against the military occupation of the port of Corinto, against all acts of jurisdiction which you or any of your sub- ordinates may exercise in Nicaraguan ter- ritory, and against any violent means that may he used to force Nicaragua to comply with the ultimatum, as being contrary to the sovereignty of the republic, and highly offensive to its dignity and independence. The government persists in proposing arbi- tration or any other means recognized by the laws of nations for the settlement of the questions in dispute.” Trade at Corinto Stopped. Business at Corinto is paralyzed; the cus- tom house and the post office both remain closed. The foreign residents hope that the government will soon come to terms, The English appeared to be puzzled how to act. The Herald correspondent has rea- son to believe that they will retaliate for the closing of the port of Corinto by block- ading San Juan del Sur, Greytown and Bluetields. The running of all trains is suspended, and Corinto is practically in a state of sicge. No one is allowed to bring provisions'into the neighborhood, and sup- plies are running short. The night passed over quietly. Two patrols, composed of foreigners and marines, guarded the town. Revolt Planned. Taking advantage of the uneasiness that is manifesting itself throughout the Nic- aragua republic, in consequence of Eng- lard’s cccupation of Corinto, the opposition party is making an attempt to overthrow the present administration by force of arms. Martial law has been proclaimed, and re- cruits are being enrolled. Rigoberto Caberjas, governor of the Mos- quito territory, has been recalled, but he refuses to surrender his authority unless compelled to do so, by force. Gen. Augustin Duarte, the neWly appointed governor, leaves on Mondzy with a large number of men to reduce Caberjas to obedience. Uprising at Managua. A dispatch from the Herald’s correspond- ent at Munagua says that the populace of the city rose Friday en masse, calling upon the government to refuse to accept the ul- timatum ard to resent the insult to the ration. The mob went to the barracks and got the military band, with which it paraded the streets. Wild enthusiasm pre- yailed, and the crowd filled the air with their shouts, crying “Hurrah for free Nic- aragua and America; down with the Eng- lish and death to tyrants!” When passing in front of the British con- sulate the mob attempted to tear down the English coat of arms displayed over the door. Fifty poticemen, with revolvers in their hands, opposed the mob. They drove it back, and finally succeeded in frus- trating its design. The consulate was guarded during the night by an armed fcrce, but no further attempt was made to attack it. The national palace was filled with all classes of people, begging to be given arms that they might go to Corinto and fight the English. A public meeting was held and a telegram sent to the gov- ernment urging that resistance should be offered by the entire country. The Feeling in London. The foliowing semi-official note was issued frcim the foreign office last evening: “Up to now nothing has been officially received regarding the course of events in Nicaragua. No notification has been re- ceived of the landing of blue jackets, as stated in the press dispatches. The absence of information is believed to be due to the fact that telegraphic lines have been cut. Up to this evening the admiralty is also without information. No anxiety is felt as to the outcome of the Earl of Kimberley’s decided attitude. “There is not the slightest doubt that Nicaragua will accede to the British de- nd. Whatever may the extent of the pressure required to iS about this re- sult, the government will not hesitate to apply it.” Nicaragua's Protest. The Associated Press Saturday cabled President Zelaya of Nicaragua, asking him for an expression of opinion as to the sit- uation in that country. The following re- ply was received: “MANAGUA, Nicaragua, April 27.—Asso- ciated Press, New York: Nicaragua pro- tests before all nations against the out- rage which Great Britain inflicts upon her by the military occupation of the port of Corinto, in order to seize from her by force a sum of money which is not owed, in absolute disregard of international laws, and of the dictates of right, justice and equity. Nicaragua, although counting upon the sympathy of ail, as she is poweriess to oppose the aggressor, is ready to submit the case without fear, Laine her small- ness and weakness. ELAYA.” The Position of This Government. The Secretary of State has been officially advised of the British occupation of Cor- into, but refuses to discuss the question in any phase. From indications, all the cor- respondence in the case will be held by the State Department until the incident is clesed. The situation in Nicaragua, with the British occupying Corinto, and that pert declared closed by the Njcaraguan gcvernment, presents many possible com- plications. From the best information obtainable, it seems almost certain that the administra- tion will not attempt any interference 3 the dispute between Nicaragua and Gre: Britain as long as the latter confines iisclé to the collection of the indemnity. It is argued that the United States have main- tained in the past that European powers could, in their international dealings with South and Central American countries, con- duct their disputes in their own way, as jong as they did not seek to overthrow existing governments, set up monarchies or protectorates, or acquire territory. If the occupancy of Corinto fails in its object and Great Britain should declare war on Nicaragua, it is said that the administra- tion would still deciine to interfere so long as the war was carried on, not for the aggrandizement of Great Britain, or the acquisition of territory, but for ‘the sole purpose of collecting the indemnity. To go beyond that, however, the administration, it is said, would consider a violation of the Monroe doctrine, also an express violation of the Clayton-Bulwer treaty, and, it is said, would not be tolerated. Belief That Nicaragua Will Yield Soon It is believed in official circles that Nic- aragua will not carry her resistance much further. Public sentiment in Nicaragua, it is believed, has compelled President Zelaya to make a show of resistance, afid to issue his appeal to the world, but it is confidently believed that, rather than suffer the seizure of other ports, or bombardment, she will comply and pay the indemnity.’ There is some difference of. opinion here as to whether the declaration of Nicaragua that Corinto is closed as a port of entry will be recognized. Physicians prescribe Scott’s Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil and Hypophos- phites because they find their patients can tolerate it for a long time, as it does not upset the stomach nor derange the digestion. like the plain oil. Scott’s Emulsion is as much easier to digest than the plain oil as milk is easier to digest than butter. Besides, the fish- fat taste is taken out of the oil, and it is almost palatable. The way sickly children, emaciated, anemic and consumptive adults, in flesh on Scott’s Emulsion is very remarkable. Don’t be persuaded to accept a substitute? weg! Y. All Druggists. ower ——— UNDER CIVIL SERVICE RULES The Typographical Union Votes for the Proposition. - A Movement Sure to End in Placing the Government Printing Office Un- der the Civil Service Aegis. The civil service leaven is working in the government printing office, and yesterday nearly five hundred members of Columbia Typographical Union assembled in the Ty- pographical Temple on G street and dis- cussed the subject from the practical standpoint of personal self-interest. <A spirited debate followed the introduction of a resolution by Charles Spencer of the gov- ernment printing office declaring in favor of placing the office under civil service rules, ard providing that through the prop- er officials the matter be brought to the attention of the civil service commission. It was easily apparent that there was a strong feeling in favor of the proposition. Earnest speeches were made by James E. Bergin, William E. Shields, A. P. Marston, J. LaC. Redier and Frank Miller, all of whom are known as strong civil service men and warm supporters of Public Printer Benedict. Th y wanted the office taken away from the politicians. Opposition Offered. The other side was ably represented by John Kennedy and Shelby Smith, who urg- ed that there was civil service enough in the office already, and if the bureau was placed under the civil service rules it would only enable the politicians to get their men in by putting them through the examinations and then demanding their ap- pointment. The president of the union, Mr. Tracy, said he would not vote for Mr. Spencer's resolution unless it were modi- fied. The debate lasted several hours and resulted in considerable heated talk, which is still to be heard around the temple. Resolution Adopted. The resolution was adopted, however, by nearly two votes to one, and certified copies of it will be sent to the civil service commission and by that body will be called to the attention of the President. The President is understood to be in favor of the affirmation of the resolution. The ac- tion taken by the union is regarded as a great personal triumph for Mr. Benedict, who has long desired to have the office placed beyond the importunities of poll- ticlans, but in deference to the unicn has not himself taken active steps toward the end desired. + © -+_____ THE COURTS. Court in General Term—Chief Justice Bing- ham and Justices Hagner and McComas. U. 5. agt. Morris et al; on hearing. Equity Court No. 1—Judge Cox. Burgdorf agt. D. C.; injunction denied. Gaines agt. Wharto: decree construing and for distributing. Wheeler agt. Wheeler; Philip Walker appointed guardian ad litem. Cobb agt. Cobb; divorce a vin. iat. granted. Circuit Court No. 1—Judge Bradley. Dennis McCarthy agt. Georgette T. Staley et al.; jury respited. Owen agt: Rheam; judgment on verdict for defendant against plaintiff and V. M. Tucker surety. Irbey agt. Washington and Georgetown Railroad Company; judgment on verdict for defend- ant. : Root eew Court No. 2—Judge Cole. A agt. Millie Peyton, larceny; verdict ae sentence Albany three years. Civil cause, J. F. McVey agt. J. B. Hammond; on hearing. Probate Court—Judge Hagner. Estate of Mary D. Peabody; will pa tially proved. Estate of Peter McNamdar citation returned served. Estate of Theo- dore Lewis, sr.; petition for probate of will filed. In re Henry C. Bolden; rule returned served. Estate of Richard Crutkshank; answers and two papers filed as _ wills. Estate of George Viehmann; will ad- mitted to probate and letters testamentary issued to Jane Viehmann; bond $2,000. Estate of Christiana C. Murphy; do. to Jno. H. Murphy; bond $3,000. — Real Estate Matters. John O. Johnson et ux. have sold to Clara A. Newman lot 21, in square 368, for $13,500. The property fronts twenty feet on M street between 9th and 10th streets northwest. Emily J. Wilkins, wife of Beriah Wilkins, has bought of Anson G. McCook for $12,- 920 lot 66, in square 157. The property fronts twenty-five feet on Massachusetts avenue between 17th and 18th streets northwest. ——.—_—_ Answer in an Equity Case. A bill in equity brought by Helen R. Arnold against Mary J. Lyon, William W. Kirby and James A. Kirby, asking the sale of certain real estate in which she is inter- ested by the will of her father, was an- swered today by the defendants. The lat- ter claim that the sale of the property at this time would jeopardize their interests, and it is therefore prayed that the petition be dismissed. —_———_ Mrs, Ralston Very Ill. The death of Mrs. Harriet N. Ralston, from a severe attack of nervous prostra- tion, is hourly feared. Mrs. Ralston is well known in this city from her connection with the work of women's clubs, and is the mother of Mr. J. H. Ralston. —_»———— ~ Grand Lodge of B’Nal B’Rith. The International Grand Lodge of B’Nal B’Rith opened its session yesterday at Cin- cinnati, with ninety-two delegates present. The president reported that the 392 lodges had on hand January 1, this year, an ag- gregate balance of $2,218,098. He also re- ported expenditures of the order for the last five years to have been $2,676,723. soe Sensation at a Wedding. For some time past the members of the English Church Union have been protest- ing against the marriage of divorced per- sons in churches. On Saturday, at St. Mark's Church, in London, while Theodore Brinckman was being united in marriage to Lord Aylesford’s stepdaughter, the Rev. Father Black, who was in the gallery, arose, and amid great excitement began reading an objection to the marriage. The clergyman proceeded with the service, and Father Black continued in a loud voice to hich was based on ghe ckman was a divorted man. The reading of the protest was greeted with hisses and caused general dis- order in the church. Father Black, sup- ported by the Duke of Newcastle and oth- ers, left the church when it was found that the protest was unheeded, and the mar- riage ceremony was then concluded.