Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-04-16
LOCAL NEWS.
AMgsEnENTs TONIGHT

FoRp's THEArER.-Mr j. A. Hsrne, an old
favorite OF Washinstonians, and a good actor,
ts Young Mirabel," in the comedy, Wine
Works Wonders" and as Horse Shoe Robin.
son." IN the play of that name. All OF MT
FCrd's fine com panv will appear in both PLAYS.
and Mr. John McCuIloch win recite the MOAN,
OF I" Shamus O'Brien."
growers THEATRR-This is the CLOSING
NIGHT OF the grand opera season, which has cer
Lainiy been unusually successful, and on this
grand OPERAS, viz: the third and fifth acts Of
"Faust, The third act OF Sc La Dame Blanc che y
aho the second and third acts of Der Erie
sehutz, the whole performance to close with
the grand incarnation scene
CANTRRBU RY-- Manager Lea has now a
splendid company Of first-class concert hall
performers, and that they give splendid enter
tainments ali know who visit the hall The
oil announced FOR TO- night is one Of the best Of
The season.
VARIETIEs.-Fun and frolic, music and
Saturday night bill is always a Specially good
one. The performers are all popular fayoritas
with amusement seekers here
METRoPoLITAN HALL.-The comic panto.
here to. night again. Song, dance and ballet
Will however be given, and the bill is aItoeether
such one as to prove q source of attraction.
THE ORPHAN BOYS FAIR at Odd Fellows
HAN closes TO- night and it is earnestly hoped
tnaf all the articles will be disposed Of in order
that as large sum as possible may be realized
Tor the orphan children.
THETUELL MURDER CAsx,-Yesterdav- a,,o-
our report closed, the follc wing witnesses were
called for the defence:
latter the prosecution had closed, IN effort
was made to adjourn and meet early this morn.
ing, the defence believing they could much alb
breviate the case by having an opportunity for
consultation; but there being objection ON the
part Of the jury, the case was proceeded with
DR.. s. W. Jones, former proprietor Of the Ma
honal Hotel, testified that the prisoner had been
that he was uniformly Of good charactar' and
MS character for peace was q good one
F. Tenney, al>o formerly proprietor OF the
same hotel, testified also that Tuells general
character for peace and humanit was verv
good.
H.P. Chandler has known Tuell tour or FIVE
and is a man OF kindly disposition. He was
faithful and upright man. Prisoner has lat.
serly been driving hack.
g. W. Bunker has known Tuell three years
and over, and has had opportunities of seeing
MS character under peculiar trial. TuelI has
always borne an unblemished character in
every respect.
Cross -examined.-Never heard of ANYTHING
against TueIl until this recent affair.
Michael Cdrpenter.-Witness attends to Ma
honal Hotel coach. Has known TuelI for eight
years. Ali who speak OF him wish him we'll.
and are sorry tor his trouble.
Mr. Murphy keeper of National Hotel stables
He was looked upon as a quiet, inoffensive.
good -natured man. Always treated the stock
web. $3.50 Ha- a--
-A0e'a Dorsey, foreman of Mr.. Murphy's stables.
Knows Z. Tuell. Never saw him out Of temper
mo.e than an ordinary man. Never heard any
one speak i'll Of hum.
Patrick Doaons, carpenter, has known Tuell
since 1851. TuelI has good character as a
peaceable man; attepded to his business and
was esteemed among his associates.
George Ballard has kno wn Tuell for six years.
Was waiter at he National with him. Never
heard any one speak aught but we'll of him.
Mr.. ID. Hanldn has known Tuell for eight
years. Saw him frequently. Has good repu-
tation for kindly disposition. He was a good
husband, so far as witness knows. Tueu was
sober and Industrious