Evening Star Newspaper, February 28, 1880, Page 8

Se ea THE EVENING STAR. DOUBLE SHEET. The Weather., INDICATIONS TO-DAY. OFFICE OF CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER, ‘Wasnineton, Feb. 23. 1880. For the Middle Atlantic siates falling baro- meter, southerly winds, cloudy or ralny weather, slight changes of temperature. “LOCAL NEWS. Amusements, &c., To-night, pace Theater.—“The Tourists.” "8 Opera House.—Daly’s New York com- pany any io “en Arabian Night.” Theater Comique.—Murray & Hedge’s variety ‘combination and minsirels. Tallmadge Hall.—Prot. en exhibition ‘of psychology and mesmeri: Masonic Tempie.—Light yitanery Yair—Ma- zonie night. ———— Condensed Locals. Lesaertre will be lighted at 6:10 p. m, and guished at 9:30 p.m. The aisrm arm from box 216 at 2:20 oclock this. morning was for the discovery of fire in house No. No. 1149 rein street 2.W., oun, Dennis Dunn and cones by mone’ Howard. Damage, $19; ered by insu oMeicves broke the gl the glass in the front door o7 L, Dieterich’s tafloring store, ‘345 Pennsylv i- , No. Bia avenue, about 1 o'clock th's morn‘ng, and sto’e an overcoat, pants and two pieces of eloth. all valued at $10. At the fourth anniversary of the Johns Hop- kins’ University, Baltimore, Monday, the de ©f Doctor of Philosophy was conferred upon } pire sous hac igh = 7 maior i previously receiv 2 Columbian _ Mi ae Jege scholaratp we when under tweive years of age a8 8 pu il of Mr. John E. Thompson in ti fourth riet grammar school. In confercing the aoe upon him it was stated that it was the second occasion only when the doctorate has been conferred there upo! on a luate offer- ing mathematics as his pret al Subject. The price of the double sheet Srar is thesame as thes ‘Single sheet—two certs—and the postage 4s but one cent to any part of the U: ited Sta ‘States. One hundred and tity pone gentlemen and ladies are taking the Tegilar Course at Spence- rian Business College. That is the road to bus- ness success. See advertisement of H. J. Frost, reliable divi- dend paying stocks. FRENCH FLATS.—This comedy—that 1s to be layed here next week—is an adaptation from the French of M. Henry Chivot, made for the Union Square theater, New York. by Mr. A. R. Cazauran. It was originally pro Produced in Paris under the title “Les M. Blon- eau,” and many of our mer ‘tourists ‘on their return to this country reported the extra- ordinary popularity it achieved there. And surely its humor and amusing incidents won equal favor with the New York public. The lay is cast worthy of its repute, and has cer- duplicated the successit had in Paris. . It is a purely farcical comedy, and the liveliness ot its ‘an so utterly free from the slightest impro- priety, joinea to the fact that this Company pos- sesses the comedians singularly fitted to the requirements Of its cast, is the cause of its great Success at the Union Square theater, where {t held the boards for over. three months contin- vally and the nightly receipts exceeded the “Two Orphans,” “Miss Moulton,” and all other grand successes at that theater during the past Seven years. PosiTIVELY only three days more of the auc- tion sale of superb silverware, on account of the Aurora Silver Plate Co., at store, ane the Me- tropolitan Hotel, this evening, at 7:30, and con- tinue only Monday and Tuesday next, when every article that is possible must be sold. Sales Gaily, 10a. m.,2and 7:30 p.m. Ladies particu- larly invited to attend this sale. Rare oppor- sanity to purchase first-class THOMAS DowLinG, Auctioneer. SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES OF A Fatt INTO “A Dircu.—Yesterday, in Circuit Court (No. 2), Judge Cox, the case of Dr. E. W. DuBose, sur- geon U. S. A., against the District, was taken up. This is an action to recover $5,000 da sustained some months since by falling into an ‘unprotected excavation,by which partial paraly- siswas caused. Besides the plaintiff, who testi- ed at oe corte charge of the Government Asylum for the In- sane, testified that the plaintiff was under his care for acute melancholia, inducing attem| ee at suicide. The cause to which he ascribed thi: Was the injuries received in the fall. Pialutifls mental condition was much improved, but softening of the brain was to be feared, the chances of complete recovery being slight. A umber of witnesses were also examined as to the locality of the fall. ImporTaNT ART SALE.—The large collection of an ey ereranines, water color drawings, ronzes, &c., from the galleries of Mr. H. N. Bore will be offered for sale early in the month of March, at the art salesroom (Lenman ee 1425 New York avenue, near Riggs’ ‘pis fine collection will be on exhibition three days before sale, when catalogues can be obtained. Due notice of time of sale will be jublished in this paper. Mr. M. B. Latimer, of Ber house of Thomas Dowling, will conduct be ‘THe Lovejoy CasE.—The Alexandria Gaze/te of yesterday, says: Quite a crowd gathered around the station house this afternoon to await the arrival of officer Arnold, who went [rr lperesonsbin of Justice bar Borvioy, ‘charged With attem| assault upon the old woman Mccann. “The omcer arrived on the = o’clock train from Lees! and reported that the accused man could not be found. It Teported that Lovejoy was at Berryville . It is understood that he will arrive eter to-morrow evening and give himself up. A ASSORTMENT Of children’s cai and les of all sizes have been recelv R. ’'s mammoth department store. $19 7th street, between H and I northwest, and whieh will tively be sold cheaper than any other store in this city. THE Licnt INFANTRY FatR.—Last evening marked another success for the Light Infantry fair. The attendance was large and generous. ‘A mhusical and recitative programme, arranged by Mr. Ed. Hay, was well carried out, and W was Yery enjoyable, It was as follows: cca “Cheer- the Misses Sig Cond, soon “The Grea o Of the Bells,” Mrs. Lord: solo, “London for wnsend; Flower Girl.” Miss rcrawiords solo, “The Exile,” Mr. James Fagan. At the close of the polls the voting stood: Presidential Cane—Grant, 44; Sherman, 13; Hancock and Randall, 5 each; Tilden, 1, and scattering, 21. Rifle for Member of Corps—Laird, 41: J. B. Burnside, 40; Miller, Gnd scattering, 8. Police Lieutenant's Uniform Kelly, 131; Gessford, 130; Arnold, 122; Guy, 73. Restaurant Reopens Eunely Bowl—Billy Wi right, 129; Aman, 124; ‘Tim Sullivan, 38; John Ross, 34, and Petersen & Alschwee, 33. Pool Table. tor Firemen—No. 2, 142; No. 4, 50; , 47; Truck “A,” 24, and No. 6, 2. Badge for aed ‘Man in Corps—Breitbarth, 163; Addison, 162; La Hayne, 88; Cowie, 72; Rupp, 38, and scattering, 8. Racing Shell—Analostans,” 4 Potomacs, 81.” Revolver for Hono! E. Davis leads all competitors by a majority. Policeman's Badge—Duvall, 50; ¥, 36. Letter Car- riers’ Uniform—H, Dant, 60; Childs, a5 Britain, 1. spmoker’a ‘abinet—Entwisle, set, Burbridge, 10. The ous will’e closed as follows: ‘Next Thurs: on the minister’s watch, cashier's inkstand, revolver for honorary members, boat club badges er’s cabinet. Friday, on silver berry- ish, ritle, Corps uniform, ugly man’s badge, citizen’s gold cane, livery ‘stabie-keeper's whip and robe and De Molay sword. Saturday, on army and navy swords. policeman’s badge, let- ter’s carrier's untform, racing shell, presidential od lice Iteutenant’s uniform, pool table, WI, and Masonic j om Om Exp1ost —Last evening a ser- ‘Vant woman named Sarah Cleaves, employed in the family of Mr. John F. Havenner, on 9th street southwest, was filling a coal oll lamp, when the of! in three one-gallon cans exploded by some unexplained cause. The dress of the girl caught fire, but was extinguishe@ by in- mates of the house before she was injured. “The gcunece to the house and furniture was about Two INsaNE MEN.—Thomas C. Dyer, the young man who was Soars oa with assaulting and preatening to bil father a few days ago, and who was committed to bones to awett an examination asto his sanity, was to-day sent fo the Insane asylum. -..About 6orclock yes- ‘acornoon the officers of the ee an ‘psane colored man,named Washing- ton Butler, roaming about the streets, and id took him in charge. DEATH OF A MINISTER'S Abr pega he wife of Rev. William H. Lee, rot ths church, South Washington, who r residence, 614 K Lag south, be- to Mahlon Ashford, .. Lor $26,000, WeaTa Of roses $1 Pr. Burs Congh Byrup % ceats w bottle"? ON TRIAL FOR LIFE. THE MURDER OF GEO. P. HIRTH. ‘Trial of Bedford, Queenan and Pinn The trial of the three colored men—Joseph Neverson, alas Joseph or “Babe” Bedford, Edward Queenan and Sandy Pinn—indicted for the murderof George Philip Hirth on P street on the evening of January ‘th last, wes con- tinued in the Criminal Court, Judge Hagner, rday after our report closed—District At- aes ea and Coe - —— eit the government; Messrs. T. F. Milter, Four ‘Sinith and John F. Riley for Pinn; H. H. Wells, mt a Rees and J. A. Hayward for oun we vel con continued his argument for the claiming that the pesttion in which the he body 1 was found, Proved beyond doubt that Johnson’s testimony was false. He maintained that there was not any evidence against his es excepting that of Ben Johnson and ing pany at "time on the even- ing in question. Further, that b's clients had accounted for themselves and their whereabouts during the entire time this deed was committed. Their alibis had been made out to hissatisfaction ret to hear the first reasonable coa- ares Be it Hales the government of rebuttal. loud stain, DO: i no Enporcanee was at- tached a * ved that they nor were ther ht ‘pisces compati- ing received wot attacking or rob- bing the deceased, being all inside, the clothing. He held up an oe: dirty and ragged pair of pantaloons, which, it was admitied, Johnson wore that night, and asked whether he was in costume to peiform at a concert? He appealed to the jury to render a verdict consistent with the evidence, and said he had no feac if they weighed the evidence well, but that the prison- ers would be acquitted. He closed at 3:50 0clk, having rok 2 hours and 20 minutes. i. MILLER'S ARGUMENT. Mr. T. FL Miller, for the defendant, Pinn, fol- lowed i in the closing argument. He sald ‘that the haste made in this trial was the result of ublic clamor. The law had two objects in view inthe punishment of crimina's: One that they shall we put in a place of safety to protect the community, and by their example deter others trom following Jn their footsteps. The commu- nity, the cry for justice, the prejudices and de- mands for the conviction of these men, had nothing to do with the ease. ere had been a con pressure of public opinion cae expedite this ig. Other cases long antecedent to this Were passed and permitted to wait until this one was disposed of. But with all this haste and clamor they cou!d not rush beyond the law, nor the protection it held out to all Persons. These nen must be tried as others, and pe mitted to enjoy the same rights and Divi. leges guaranteed to everybody under the law. Hie reviewed the testimony and pointed out the fact that the first evidences of the crime did not come from the havuts and associates of Beéfo-d, Pinn and Queenan, but from the home and comipantons ot Ben Jobnson. The detec- tives and officers knew the fact that Johnson was a party to the crime, and to bear out their theory of it, which Johnson promptly acted upon, he brings in the parties on trial as his associates Mm the act. The District Attorney Soe them that Johnson had not been granted cr prone immunity; then Johnson knew that. did not goon the stand and by his state- frente convict these three men, that he would be tried for the murder. Surely the induce- ment was powerful oes for Johnson to do his utmost to have these parties convicted. Eighteenth Day. This morning, on the opening of the court a large crowd soon filled the room. Mr. Miller resumed his argument, referring briefly to what he claimed to be improbabilities in the statements of Johnson. If Bedford was to watch around Hirth’s store to ascertain what tme he would leave the store, was it reasona- ble that they would go out of their way to 12th and T streets to get Johnson, a man they knew but little about, to participate in the horrible deed? Would Bedford, had he heen ‘uilty, looked over the deceased, not knowing that he was dead? Me he not have feared that the deceased might recognize him, and in some manner point nim out? There are no witnesses, except Brown and Daingerfield who corroborated Johnson. Counsel then referred to Pinn as a hard working laboring man, who was able to show his whereabouts; but Johnson, a self-con- fessed As Herr hd unable to show his where- abouts. len read Pinn’s testimony, ana claimed that it bad been corroborated by the most respectable witnesses—not by his assc- clates but by bis employers. The statement of the conversation Pinn had with ex-Policeman Brown before it had been detailed by Brown was an incontrovertible fact in the case, proving the truth of Pinn’s pecement. Is it possible that Pinn, had he been would have gone to his employer (Mr. Sib} Mey) yaa told him of it? ee not the testimony shown the truthfulne:s 's Story? He was sorry that the charge _ fa been made that there was jury on tue part of the defence, and he defended Mrs. Hall and the other witnesses to the alibi of Pinn. He denied that Sue Barber had attempted to get the others to swear falsely, but she and the others only compared notes. “He remarked that it had been develoyed that the government's drag net had been thrown out, and the wit resses ‘or the defendant had been brought in, that statements might be dragged out of them. He denied that these wasa “put up. fae ” for in such a clock would have been used. de- nied that there was a single fdentitieation of Sandy Pinn, except by Benjamin Johnson, and by reference to the testimony it is clearly shown that Johnson’s statements are untrue. He then appealed to the jury not to commit a judicial murder in ree Poi eh men with the mur- der of George Philip ‘h, and asked that they deal out justice to them. COL. CORKHILL FOR THE GOVERNMENT. At 11:40 o'clock Co!. Corkhill commenced the concluding argument for the government. He knew that they had already become weary with the trial, and he would strive not to weary them needlessly. They had been selected irom their countrymen to ppt a very important pa devolved upon them by the laws. While hese men were anxiously looking for the Serie there were a hundred thousand helpless citizens benind them waiting to see whether anurderers may work through the portals of the court unpunished. Whe rge Philip Hirth fell at the hand of Bedford it sent athrill of horror through the community, and there were but few houses in the city in which the females did not urge their husband and fathers to be careful how they walked out at night. if these men who O tutchered: ee Paes man can escape, he had missed his judgment of reasoning men. Look at this case and the testi- mony. The defence own that this man was not killed as men are ordinarily killed, but he was butchered. The jury were told that the police had a theory, and the detectives had a theory. ‘The police had enough to bear, and he was sorry that there was not more of them. He dented that there were any theories, and said that after the discovery of the murder there were thir- teen arrests made. Bedford was among these—the first after the commission of the crime—Pinn and Queenan next. The police then went to work to ascertain who the guilty parties were, and Strip ping these parties they found the evidence of their gutlt— the marks of blood from the victim. They were told that this was not blood. Ii these parties were innocent why did they not account or it when their lips were unloosened by the law. They did not do it, but the counsel labored to show that the blood was under jue righé arm fe Why did they not 5] as to Pinn having cod on his cuff and on his bosom. As to Bed- ford’s shoes the blood on them was very dis- Unct, and thank God for science; you may blur it over, but the blood which this ‘man Bedford received on his shoe when he kicked the dying form of his victim remains there. While it was impossible for science to determine what was human blood, yet under the microscope there 1s ho observable difference between the blood marks on the murderers’ clothes and known human blood. It was somewhat remarkable That out of all arrested these three were the Ged ones who bore human blood on their Pants. then recited that after the coroner’s jury. bea passed on this case it went to the grand jury, when there was a full investigation; and it was not unul February 5th, nearly one month after the — that they found a bill. ‘There could not be a charge of haste in this case, and the prisoners could not complain for want of counsel—paid and appointed. The first thing they did was to attack the prosecution. Referring to jamin Johnson he asked what was there about pias that they should have rushed at_him as they did. He claimed that Johnson had stood his crose-examination in such a manner as but few men could have stood it, and he Spee that his story had not been shaken. told the same story on Sunday that he naar ‘oid here on the stand in detail lis actions were such that it was not possible for him to ha guilty ty accomplice, ae tothe the want of makin alleged uoreasonableness of murder these pales, he Lae ‘that it Pte! not do to 10 men as men, for nor Such, but brutes. There is'a Story Back OF this, Plerenigelae aibomnamr As to the being , while rg tee not ap- oe gettii a crink, an ugly mea who are hon- foors, for there are est ai trat "Tne attorne whey then took up ’s testimony as to the grand jury having bent ulm fo find Cra ig. Mr. Wi "5 name is on the indictment the same as Brown’ Col. Corkhill.—Because they did not believe a word nee said. Brown found Craig, and in order to his evidence caused his srrest. If Craig’s evidence was true why did not they support Craig by bringing up Smallwood, who had been in town all the time? The fact was that Crai¢ did not swear in corroboration of Brown be cause of his fear of the crowd who infest that section of thecity. The testimony of Bagiey corroborates Brown as far as he could, for he - saw a party onthe corner.ene of whom was white. Referring to the statements ef the prisoners, he spoke first of Queenan falling to explain his eee der memes e was fully acquaint7d with his altbi, stress on the fact that he fatled to tell Rae where he was at that hour, b-- cause he could only tell about the murder. H's silence was ous. Pinn’s story was next referred to, noting, notwithstanding the con- tradiction of ex-Policeman Brown, he caused tol ugh to his recollection, Brown kept an intelligence office, and he thought he shou! id add to his sign “fvidence furnished at short notice.” He showed a remarkable facility fot forgetting events and then recollecting them. ford claimed that he was in front of Hirth’s store that night; but Miss Wynne saw bim there; that he did not ask the time, but he was flatly contradicted by Mr. Dueliay. ‘This fact, with Johnson’s statement, Tee. sufficient with Ledivrd’s lying to convict He urged that Bedford was then looking eet Hirth’s store to see if he had returned; saw him count his money and then, knowing his route: ey Ree down P street to lay in wait ie boy Daingertield corroborates connec Did Johnson know that the boy would corroborate him? Bedford did not deny that seart poate was his and they did not ask how the blood came on it. Look at the contradic- tions. See Bedford hastening to the drug store before the man was deai, waiting to see it the spirit had fled. Was it any wonder that bis flesh creeped. He wanted to see if the hellish work was complete; to hear if there was any story about the murder. He knew not what it was caused a murderer to follow the body of his victim; but it was so. Atter striking the fatal blow Pinn fled across the lot to Mrs. Hall's, reaching there about Ss o'clock, and was there while the man was dying. Bedford was at and ee the drug store waiting for the body of his A recess was taken. In the court room this morning there was quite a number of ladies and a large number of members of the bar. Rev. Dr. Lanahan, Mr. and Mrs. Clay Ford and Mrs. Corkhill were in- terested spectators. ‘The Banks Triumphant. AN IMPORTANT DECISION. To-day, in the Court in General Term, in the cases of the National Bank of the Republic and the National Metropolitan Bank agt. Cook, col- lector, to prevent the collection of tax by the District. the court decided against the District. Judge Wylie dehvered the opinion of the court, that taxes, dues, &¢., are to be unfform, and that capital created by the act of 186+ (the na- tional banking act) is See from taxation. The court therefore directed that Judgment be entered for complainants. SpEcIaLTy.—Corn beef as cured by John 2 Kelly. Mr. RoBERT COHEN, whose death was men- tioned in yesterday’s Star, was born February 4, 1807, in Loudon county, Va., served an ap- prenticeship at boot and shoe making with the venerable uel Wheeler, in Alexandria, Va., and worked there many years. Inthe year 1838 he came to Ws m and entered’ the store of Andrew Coyle, sr.,as a salesman. In 1850 he commenced business for himself and ae it a success, In fact, bis life was a suc- ugh. He was Jiberal, but ostenta- tious: p pious, jut unobtrusive, and helped many new inners in business. He was formerly a member of Wesley C! fs but latterly was a member of Metropolitan M. E. church. He was Sick twenty-one days. It was a great consola- ton to his ett) ‘to know that he died well as he had lived well. a BRACELETS chased all around, $3, at Prigg’s. t ——————_— Del W. F. Crowley to W. Zanner part 17, sa. 246 $1,000. Edwards asad Elitot, trustees, to’O. Bige- low lot 4 and p: Bc, 456; $14,600, J. Cam- mack to. Annie ‘arith lot 219, SUD-Sq. 219; $1,500. S. McPherson to Laura Fearson parts lots 61 and 62, Beatty and Hawkins’ addition to Georgetown; $—. R. A. rs Hooper lots 18 to 23 and part 24, $0 to 100, sub-part sq. 177, lot 1, subo to 50, sut-sq. 446, lots 14 and 15 of lot 1, sq. 722; ‘$5, 000. Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company io R. A. Balloch lot H, sub of 1 and 37 to 50, sub-s 446; $5,000. Brainard H. Warner and Chas. Fraser, trustees, to Jno. O, Crown ‘sub of lot 4 and part lot 6, ‘Sq. 945; $325. Abram F, Barker to ‘Een F. Fish lot 20 of Crown’s sub of OLiginal lots 1Sfand 19, square 296; $3,525. J. A. Milburn to M. N = man, mee © 68 to a5, a Wi I & Linton, x. Beale, Jot 31, sq. 496, - James et al, |. 533; et toc. 7. Temple ot 8d. * $3,000, 6a Same to F. V. Walker, lot 13, sq. 139; $922.20. Eaward Temple to the "Anacostia nd. Potomac River Railroad company, lots 772, 773 and 774, of pune so. . B. Dayton et al. to J. W. Jot 29, sq. 11: $1,960. J. F Beale to fon Per lot 31, Sq. 496, and pt. 18, sq. 535; im bel al. to Theodore Brooks, town; $675. Same, pt. lots 47 ohn Horning to Nora Flannery, ple 4 \. $300, District of Columbia 6 wis lennon & Co. Ney 2.3 and 4, 4.9 91, and lots 7, $ and 9, sq. 1 266.43, J. A. Switt to H. W. Howgate, lot 53, oe 207; $3,000. Ar- mand Jardin to G. G. Hubbard, loi 12'and pt. 11, Sq. 159; $28,642.28. C. B. Bey aL to J. T. Tall, pt. 98 and 99, sa. a Mary nis rald iar Bie ‘ula Turley, ies. tae Lie Cropley to John Ww. Mi lateton, fot w in sub. of original lot 4, sq. 136; $800. Lewis J. a to Henry C. Jones, north ‘part of Sq. east Of sq. 546; $900. Charlotte Thompson to Geo! iS Cammack, le 1, oe ret Ce te ear and Lew! to Chas. rUury, 11 and 12, sq. 403; i "700. Lieabeth and john Fletcher to Maj aggie C. Fitzhugh and Ann €. Carroll, part 9, sq. 263; $—. GAME OF 15, Bazar cor. 15thand Fsts. + —————— ‘THE GRAND Jury of the December term of the Criminal Court to-day concluded their labors, and reported the felony indictments: Anthony Stewart alias Frank Harris, petit larceny, second oo Cay Lee, murder of Francis Williams, Decet embezzlem« and Wilson Jackson, assault with intent to Kill; t—. T.a. Pt 46, of Geor ‘Wilson Jackson, robbery and petit larceny, sec- | Possess ond offence; Lucy W. R. Horton, assault with aot to iil ptag tt Morgan; John Walker, (se ni reman, Frank Douglas and ‘KBON, S restating ofticer (vousgs ) Albert Beckett, assault with intent to kill; An- @rew Lew false aflidavit to support pension claim. They recommended the embezzlement, and he was disc! accord- Judge Hi the District. attorney, Judge fagner, anc let Attorney. Ji Hagner ked the members, and said their recommendations would be endorsed by the Goren = ae ae tte Geni They were dis- bailiffs compliment- eae fuage b by Piscing’a handsome boquet on —____++-+_____ A PrIzE Fieut took place in Philadelphia at an early hour yestel morning, in a eon in delphia and Frank Harris of Jerse Gis. Both men were tern! od, Harris ‘having his last round. He ed all day,and it is thought he cannot re- cover. Lov Lavens ar colsmes ‘the past four Ki liquor seller, of 4ith EP eye ene a widow, at No. 155 East 39th street. rere getting It appears anxious to be S meried, but that the young woman’s mother and A WHITE LADY OUTRAGED BY A NEGRO. Knuecked Down on Her Way to Church. Her Life in Danger. One of the most outrageous casesof rape which has vccurred in this city for years past ‘was perpetrated last night between7 and s grclock ‘by a negro man on a white girl. The in- jury to the girl is of so serious a character that they physicians in attendance will allow nocom- munication with her, ently but little information can be 6! A strenuous effort to keep the wnole thing a secret from the public has been made, and ie these reaso! and at the request of the ge and the parents, who are Regpectable people, the name of the young lady is withheld. She is 22 years of age, and resides onD street northeast. She leit home at 7:15 o’clock last night, with her Catone D ‘book ta ge to ‘St. Joseph’s church, went D, between 7th and sth streets, near to @. vacant fot. “She does not remember when she was struck. When she came to herself her shoes were off, aud she asked a colored oy = was’ leant over bons ‘where He _ replic “ina place,” and axed 10 a to corer her inp ies ting on ae shoes. She man to get 1 bim by screaming, when he left her, ‘and ‘ane tit to get home about an hour and a halt He took irom her a small satchel, con- ig her pocket book and her prayer book. ‘The Blow his fist gave her near!: cht her right ear off, and completely stunned her. She was then dragged about sixty yards t)a secluded place where he must have erent her for over an hour before she regained her senses. Her face head are terribly bruised, and marks of fingers on her threat an her injuries otherwise ave of such a serious character that fears are felt by the physician | in charge that she will not survive the shock. The worst feature of it is that she cannot identiiy the perpetrator, as it was too dark when {t occurred, and there is very little probability that he will ever be kuown. ‘The famlly kept the affair from the knowledge ofany one. Not a word of it was known by the police until this morning, consequently te fiend has the acventare of all this tin time to cover ele any clue to his identity. It was only by ac- a that a pecrolea he of it came to wee arters_ about day. When it be- came anew Major tro | put the men at work, and everything that can bedone will beto bring the ity brute to justice. It is thought that this is the same man who perpetrated a series of similar outrages a year or two ago in that neighborhood. INSUFFICIENCY OF THE POLICE Force.—The grand jury to-day made a report to the Criminal ‘Court presenting the insufficiency of the police foree, there being only 238 men. They give a tabular statement of the force in ‘vat lous cities, as follows:—New York, area 40 cre a 2,560 men; Philadelphia, 65, 1,292; Chicago, 35, 517; Brooklyn, 21, 624; St. Louls, 23, 457; Boston, 700; ‘New Orleans, 568, Cincinnati, 24 miles, 335; Washington, 64 Iniles, 233. The report states that the population ‘ot 61,122 has more than doubled since 1861; that with the present force the beat of a patrolman will aver 83s miles. ‘The large proportion of the troublesome popu- jation was leit here by the late war, and large numbers of former slaves, who were under the care of their masters at the organization of the force are still here. The absence of manufactories and ar em- ployment leaves many idle during the winter season. The means of commurication having increased, large numbers of national conven- uons are held here, and tbs is a point to which many excursionists often come, the population being thus very materially augment They also refer to the number of public buildings ‘and parks to be guarded. They state that witnesses are often intimidated because of the lack of police protection; that the lighting of streets, alleys, &c., 18 not nee enough. These dark places should be made 1 ight, and murders, bur- glaries and theit prevented rather than pun- ished. ‘They state that the accommodations at the Ges Hall are insufficient for the busi- ness, &¢. —__.—___ THE COURTS. PROBATE CourT—Jndge James. Bein ae ot J. = Eee peace on application for payment of legacies and sui a at ee eo. E. Sandel ardian to orphans of Daniel fee aie an ‘on giv- rg bond in $250. Second accouat of administra- tor of estate of Louisa Libbey approved and passed. Estate of Mary Potter; order of sale of part of personalty. Estate of F. W. Beers; ad- winistrator bonded in $200, Estate of Stephen Gren ;petition for administration filed by Henry wens. = ARCH IST, 1880, NEW STOCK DRESS nese FOR SPRING. ee Be Beser (tralia, ibe woot De Bexes (Pilea), ae. Al- Wool Checked Santi = Buntings, 20anee. 25e. Gelored Dress Silke, 75, 87¢., $1, $1.15. Gotored Satin for Trimming? gi. 1 ming. 5. i Black Tamive, Ste: Aul-vool Black Tamiee, $1. 4-4, 5-4, 6-4, 7-4 Black’ Grapes for Veilings. Sisek Sating for Trimm! Black Damapee for Trimming. SOTTONS at old prices, 6%c., up- Gmicoes, Be.. up. Bambure Table Linen, a Eineries 26c., up. White Bed Spreads, 50c., up. Cc. M. TOWSON, 636 Pennsylvania Avenue, feb28 South side, near 7th st. LORS SAEs ZETEert or FLAVGRING STOCK FOR SOUPS, MADE DIsHES AND BAUGES. ©" es tu PomEAnee Cr OF “Is a success and for which na- teful””--See**Medical Press," Hone ‘should foot “Lancet,” ‘‘Brit Medical Journal,” &o. OAUTION.—Genuine Sas fy wind ete fac eae’ ef Baron Licbig's Signature Ink across thi “*Consumption in England increased ten-fold in ten years.” ANY S MXTRACE OF HEAT ‘To be Soned of all ah Saree a Gs {eicleale oni, SAVED & CO. jo HOLLAND'S PATENT RECORD GOLD PEN, Patented Oct. 2, 1878. Is the highest achievement in the manufacture of Gold Pens and the result of experiments for more than twenty years. The ‘** RECORD” Pen is produced by # skillful combination of the two pre- mae sale by JOHN ‘iC ee street Krew THYSELF. The untold miseries that result from indiecestion in carly fe 208) be alleviated and ret suse work published by the Brapopy MED. medical CAL INSTIT! itled THE SCIENCE OF LIFE jor, | PORESERVATION. Exhausted pissy, nervous an debility, Two hundredth edition, revised and oe ay er Pepiahed It is a standard ms it gays :—‘*No person should be ‘book. ‘The author is @ noble ith it to all on receij 6 inp ipt of peas iy CITY ITEMS. HENnrne's $20 BLACK SUITS, Now ready, Hennings #10 spring Suits, No. 410 Henning’s £arly Spring Suits, ) 7th street NorTHinG CurES HEADACHB SO quickly as Lo- dilie’s Headache Specific. Price 50 cents a bottle. For Wixp Dyspepsia, or Indigestion, try an Dyspepsia Remedies. Sure cure. See CHABLEs R. Jonzgs, Rditor Observer. Charlotte, N. C. Write to Dr. Giles, 120 West Broadway. N. Y., SS SSS le: cure Gout ‘Trial bottles 25 Send Us oss of Quirk’s Irish ‘Tea. Such Ts tite ond ‘onder we ived, and why? Be- cause it never fails when you are bilious. Price 25 cents. A CoaTzp TonGus, Headache, bad taste in the mouth, a dull, drowsy feeling, are sure indica tions that your liver is torpi and that there is acollection of foul humorin the stomach. J. M, Laroque’s Anti-Bilious Bitiers quickly and effectually correct these evils. 25 cents a paper and Se ape Ww. = pee Prop’r, Balto., ‘Md. All druggists sel New ae Styles of Hats. A large and elegant assortment of New Hats, = oa Boys and Children, at “ tet 7 BAkER’s Cop LIVER On. AND LOWE never fails to check Consumption, Coughs, Colds, etc., and eee restores Vigor and flesh. Pleasant asa coral J.C. Baker & Co., Philadelphia. Sol aruggisis. peas ‘Hemorrhol cured by Barlett’s Pile maps fories. ASK any good doctor if Hop Bitters are not the best family medicine on earth. See notice. For Covgns, Asthma and Throat disorde ia | use Brown's Bronchial Troches, having prov their efficiency by a test of many years, Imita- Uons are offe for sale, many of which are injurious. The genuine Brown’s Bronchial Troches are sold onty in boxes, tu,th,s ‘That Sallow Skint You are bilfous; don’t delay, but take a dose ot Quiri’s Irwh Tea, Sold by druggists. Price 25 cents. Intense itching, partie, pareBariy a at Satie coeyaree ting warm in bed, increased by scratching; ot arts are sometimes affected. “‘Sinayne’s Ount- ment” pleasant, sure cure. ne cures Tetter, jee) Pimples, Sores, all Scaly, Crusty, Itchy Skin Diseases, quetanoretee and rma- ra cure certain. Sent by mail $1.25. Address lett Dr. Swayne & an Phuadeipnia Sold by cers or apa hi Stott & Cromwell, Washington. con An's Whooping Gouge Speciic is the best. Forts sale by druggists, 6c. per bottle. Whole- sale depow corner Sth and E. Capitol sts, 2w ee re re ees re ee admired. If or nerve use Tipe Tea Renewer: ”” Greatest rem on earth for impotence, sexual Gebultty, deciine, &c._ $1, at dr ts’. rt, 5S street, fashington rat 480 Penin’a avenue N.Y,, and for “ ALDERNBY Datry.”—Fresh alderney butter churned every ae, and delivered Tbs. “Ward” prints, 45¢, per Ip. Also, cobeage cheese and but ‘To Ladies and Gentlemen, Ave Wish $0) call “Suanuon OLA. Bebo’ Chemical Scouring anc Se No, 906 G street, near ot iptly adopting the latest im} rorenente whether of American or European invention, he is enabled Pp Sc ais yore a Anes Oto be equaled by those xi these facilities. ei Gents a thoroughly cleansed. Te fectual removal of grease spots guaranteed specialty in cleaning Ladies’ Reception Di ie or thoroughly. 96 years’ and Glove re cleaned nice, THE OVAL CAKE 18 THE MOST ECONOMICAL FORM OF WASH- ING SOAP. ALL BAR OR SQUARE CAKES WEAR DOWN IN USE TOA LARGE FLAT TOO THIN TO HANDLE, AND, THEREFO! OOLGATE & 008 “NEW” SOAP CAN BE OUT IN TWO, THE OVAL END CLASPED READILY IN THE HAND, AND THE LARGER END WORN DOWN ALMOST TO A WAFER WITHOUT ANY WASTE. COLGATE & CO. RECOMMEND THEIR “NEW” SOAP (TRADE-MARK REGISTERED) TO OAREFUL HOUSEKEEPERS, NOT ONLY AS SU- PERIOR IN QUALITY, BUT AS IN FORM THE MOST ECONOMI- CAL SOAP NOW MADE. Jan31-co2m Rzxean's bY TE! ca are earnestly requested to try tose Temedies. No matter Reve fail to Price 50 cents per bottle. EAR’S BRO’ E. Prepi Oi of Tarand Horehound—is a sovereign remedy for. Goughs, and is ben eficial to consumptives. Nine oz. "for sais o“by the f and other Milburn, W. B. Ent G. Di Hanson, B. 4. Bacon, ¥. X. Dooley, W. 8. inp: fing, Juad & Wieiznt CJ Nouree & Oo: Aas Sovereign's Co-eperative S Btore, 1038 Tee J. M. We Bet. se., and prin depot, 6 i Bridge eta Goorgersene = » jan31-2m IDDIE BROTHERS, Manrr's anp Deacens, Keias ee ave. aver Gaus pea eae olcitods ni: WEI DE MEYER’S CATARREL CURE. A Constitutional and Unfailing Remedy. “One box of Wei De Meyer’s com- Brice ad, oT canes atronaly of this wonderful a tarrh nearly thirty years, iebunsaaowctes are Was Honsos of taste ad. eobell gore eaticly ae. pa pa ge ta me Memerendenty dover ‘Cure—an abso- and ae ee to ‘Treatise mailed frea to D.B a tow anew 4 ow ™ pe oe. heey AMUSEMENTS. LECTURES. Fort OPERA HOUSE. Bie tires Wee ‘8 01 HOUSE. FRFNCH on FLATS. FRENCH FLATS. CH FLATS ENCH FLAT ZRENCH FLATS. ENCH FLAS. RENOH FLATS. FRENCH FLATS. FRENCH FLA’ ENOH FLATS. FRENOH FLATS. OH FLATS. FRENCH FLA’ FRENOW FLATS. FRENCH FLATS. FRENCH FLATS. FRENOH FLATS. FRENCH FLATS. FRENCH FLATS. FRENCH FLATS. FRENCH FLATS. FRENCH FLATS. FRENOH FLATS. FRENCH FLATS. INCH FLATS. FRENCH FLATS. FLIGHTS OF 1 FARCICAL FUN. FO AL FU: FOUR FLIGHTS OF FARCICAL FUN. 48 PLAYED BY THIS COMPANY AS PLAYED BY THI8 COMPANY AS PLAYED BY THIS COMPANY AS PLAYED BY THIS SOMPANY Over Three Months in mew York, Qver Three Months in'New Yorx, Over Three Mont Over Three Months in New York, Over Three Months in New York, PARTICULARLY OBSERVE THE N. TICU: BSERVE THE NAME PARTICULARLY O} HE NAMES. PARTICULARLY OBSERVE THE Names: TIC ULARLY OBSERVE THE NAMES. M. Blondeau, a landlord... |. Lemoyne onay, lawyer and of Sc ths Goat of x S. ir. Ohas, Whsattey ut. “EEmnest ”Vallay, bachelor engaged nn Str, Walter Lennox Signor Riflardinl, pritho-tanore, of the Grand Itotian. Mr. L. M. Holland o-Centaur or . V. Lingham Tancredi, valet to HiGiardini Martin, ladies’ hair di poner i daughter of the idnttocd ‘Miss Maud Hai 16 Of inet panes = a xellis Mortimer mise ‘Marchioness de Lester ‘Emma Grattan Marietia; chambermaid to ite is Higndenus. i 188 Rol onde, wie of ‘the sre a a ete Sov Lizzie McMahon nes - rte: Upholsterers, Painter, Porters, ete., etc. MATINEES WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. Resseryed Dress Circle Seats for only 25 Cents. MONDAY, MARCH 8, ME. JOHN *. ALMOND, AS “‘ICHABOD CRA, In the Great Wallack’s Sucsees, “*‘WOLFFRT'S ROOST,” Pease CHANGE iE OF en Secor Tero Tite Bxitprrrow At the FOUNDRY aT = Ona HH, (corner 1ith MONDAY EVERING. MAROH 1 Tickete, 25 cents ; children, 15 cents. N4tronaL ‘THEATER. LAST PERFORMANCE OF THE FAMOUS COMPANY, THE TOURISTS, In 4 PuLLMAN PaLace Car. MONDAY, MARCH 1, Engagement of America’s | Youngest and Most — ifted Tragedienne, MA ARY ANDERSON, REPERTOIRE: MONDAY AND FRIDAY, EVADNE. favas. 2t TUESDAY, ROMEO AND JULIET. ‘ WEDNESDAY NIGHT & SATURDAY MATINEE HURSDAY, SATURDAY Bie LOVE; On, THE COUNTESS AND THE SERF. W4s8ineton.. wee INFANTRY MASONIC TEMPLE. PROGRAMME FoR Farr reday, Feb, 26—Diplomatic N: Fuey, ‘eb. ears ‘ESMERIS. -PROF. CARPENTER—LIN- OLN H Bebiat EA zie Feb. 23; Tall- 2, 25c. ; 2p. m. Admission, TER CO) Tioxpey Feb. 23, 3. hy, and Tuesday and sy MAT ent of the great Mureay and ‘Hedges combination, Thivty Matas Specialty artic text combination travel- ing. Murray & Hedies, Mile, Hennette, Annette Craven, Morella Brothers, Roberts, W: Mack McPherson & O'Neil: Joyes Marclier fess [Pathe EMoNIC SOCIETY. SECOND GRAND OONOERT. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, MAROH 3p. HOSSIND’S STABAT MATER, ULLIVAN'S ORATORIO, "* His latest and best musical com! THE « PRODIGAL SOx ‘The following artists are MISS EVA eit 8 and aM eats SARER, of MISS JENNIE E DICEERSON of of ‘Now York, Con- MR. OH. FRITSOH, of New York, Tenor. MR. WABREN 8. YOUNG Barton) ») and Lai W. A. WIDNEY (Basso) of Anp A Granp CHorvs oF. Uewanns ‘OF 100 VorcEs. Orgauist—Mr. WALDE! Conductor—Dr. J. P. Tickets of ad qmainvion “ONE ww tra Charge for Rese: Seats. APE pie ey moraine, ek eels at METZEROTT'S music store, Tcommenoe at 8 o'clock. fe23-0b MP oes PUR 0h. Wr it Talim: wade THORS DAYS and Seaen DAYS, att. P.! ae ickets for pre) of eight les- Privat te Lessons at 310 nviiana ave. ait feb18-1m, He. .o28 ON EXHIBITION | Ro. 62 AnD BAL B Bt. a8, Nails, &o., ir the Dison, remember Name and Number. 228-62 . JUEENEMANN’S VERNON LAGER BEER BREWERY AND PLEAS! JURE GARDEN, BEIWEEN 4TH AND 6TH AxD E sxp F 818. N.B p29 Washington, D. O Czy BIG BUG... : fob27-1m* BOG art. MERS OF THOS. KING are hereby no- Yined to setie thelr secon fa op, the dat ot ff or sooner, ou account of a feb21-2" THOS. RING, 15 oe swe ILLIAM OCKSTADT, dealer it Domeste Fruit and Produce, anata and ‘det Bologna and Mustard. Beene 8 man Cheese, st. Bt. wing Cent Center Market. [/paeess nina. Ladic tire Suits of every descri; tiga ent basiod and draped: Perfect St hacen Patterns foreale. Measure taken, = fit given. feb27-2t" 1231 a ave. eure PENED THIS D: OFS EROS SPRING 6 Su DERBYS and SOFT rans ars, LADIES’ RIDING HATS.» 0» VOUns Men: feb27 Hatter, 1937 Penna. ave. QEASON OF 1880, ioe = Rare SREA, $118 Seailo oe cea peers ow pices toresshe eee Mgr. ce ROF. Wi ny ‘mM. HARKNESS 1 LECTURES — Fruit eer Hall, {Rex TUEBDAY B tions." Dr. tronomical Observat hibits the Polarization of Light. NFIDELITY HUG! T¥ rz rere Gs INGERSOLL. refute the worse than Pa sacrihirataae BYE cESING, areoreary iar aa Beats, 50 cents. t —_:_—__ HOUSEFURNISHINGS. a — ipinsomeemtos HAMILTON & SHEDD. SLATE MANTELS, LATROBES AND eieer through H ‘Bradley promptiy attend. POTTERY, fedd 1 D st. From the best factories in oS [pecesse=> FRANCE, ENGLAND, GERMANY, CHINA ana janB Between 10th and 11th streets. H4vne REPLENISHED Our Stock of OHINA, GLASS, CROCKERY WARE, DINNER, DESSERT and TEA SER- VICES, PLATED GOODS, CUTLERY, And other HOUSEKEEPING ARTICLES, solicit an inspection of same itisene We an — the from ¢it W. BOTELER & BEO., Dimror IMPORTERS OF OHINA, GLAss, &0:, rPsoe (AND HOUSEFURN- CARPETS and HOUSEFURNT Dae and Bout Ind Mogueries, Bosbury & mins. Tapestry Our? Fis. Stan ee eeaeer ee ae, in proat variety. Also, ‘haw Mi loths and Cretonnes’ tummy Cloths an ee for Forni in choice 485 COOKING STOVES. on Poe aes pepe, Thais tis the Stove ‘sed by Miles "Gall and examine them aoa UEAr Bods fn be my20 20,000 BUSHELS CHOICE SEED OATS VERY CHEAP, WM. M. GALT & C0.’S, Corner Ist street and Indians avenue, feb24 Near Baltimore and Ohio Depot. 25 PER CENT, REDUUTION, 25 PER CENT. REDUCTION, 25 PER CENT. REDUCTION, 265 PER CENT. REDUCTION, 25 PER CENT. REDUCTION, IN OVERCOATS AND IN OVERCOATS AND IN OVERCOATS AND IN OVERCOATS AND IN OVERCOATS AND TO MAKE ROOM FOR SPRING G00D9S TO MAKE ROOM FOR SPRING GOODS TO MAKE ROOM FOR SPRING GOODS TO MAKE ROOM FOR SPRING GOODS TO MAKE ROOM FOR SPRING GOODS SUITS, A. STRAUS, A. STRAUS, A. STRAUS, 1011 Pennsylvania avenue, 1011 Pennsylvania avenue, 1011 Pennsylvania avenue, Between 10th and 11th streets. Between 10th and 11th streets. feb20 Between 10th and 11th streets. Rm. HABITS MADE TO ORDER, AFTER THE LATEST ENGLISH STYLES. W.S. TEEL, 935 Penna. avenue. [zon BITTERS. feb25 Stop One Minute and Think, aa ee DE Iron Bitters piGhSniON or r APURALGLAS Iron Bitters | —— Iron Bitters | you are weal are ‘ rene appet or feel, Iron saaears | SE — ou. SRR aES plazriteas orfe rte Sut eee Iron Bitters TON SHELLS aie ceret en on | eit youlers a/antien and he Iron Bitters | not milk or strength to Uuree = Gulla, of sufter from Hiydieria. 0 Iron Bitters | disease that feniaics are lable to, try IRON ‘BITTERS.~ YOU CAN BE CURED- Prick $14 Bor. ALL Drvaaists Seri THEM THE BROWN CHEMICAL C0., BALTIMORE, Bone aes sale by STOTT & ORO! wholesale and and by alt Dea avenue, retail, by 1 Drag = FIXTURES. GAS FIXTURES, SPLENDID LINE OF GOODS. I ha hand a nice lot of G: yyluel Twi ea af cfd prioos for the Next Buxric whit thea soon in want eer eee or peeks = good arti E. F. BROOKS, = 15th street, febl1 Conrconam Buripred. Oe EET S458; DOORS, mee, MOULD- BRACEETS, MANTLES, STAIR BUILDERS STOCK, LUMBER. ct SEGMENT or SASH, RAISED B00) eae oe ein. stther So 24 es pecs stock oa Gai exasnt rice ab convinced at for me ness in delivery, BASH WAREHOUSE AND LUMBER YARD OF THOMAS W. SMITH, febal-im Cor. 1st st. and Ind. ave. "We TH BEOOND-HAND OVEROOATS |