Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-05-30
LOCAL NEWS.


The SCHUTzENFEsT.-lesIer was rather
a darper on the festivities at the Park but
notwitf standing the rain. the target firruo Wa
quIte biisk during the morning In ta,. sft.r
noon the sur shohe out and before night not
withstanoing the dampRess OF the woods auite
large number OF ladies and gentlemen made
their way TO the Park. where, Iu the pa WILTON
they enjoyed themselves in the dance untii
early morn. This morning target shooting was
again IN order. and the crack OF the rules was
almost continuous until shortly after noon
when the shooting master (Mr. kessIprl closed
the contest for the prizes that the indy.
lnight make UP their awards. The contest
mp 10 this time had been open to the
public, altogether. about $500 shots had
oeen flred- each holder of - hootiup ticK.t.'
having four chances. The target was put an
NJ 200 yards distance, and although bn, about
I'VE inches IN diameter. IL has been struel,
something over $40 times. and the center has
been Knocked out ten times. Some of The best
shooting ever sen in this part OF the country
was made by Mr.. Stromsberger, OF the Ralri
more Schutzen Corp, who yesterday and to-
day put 100 shots ing the taret. The next best
SHOTS nave been made by MIR. Muth, and Mr.
BEES OF Baltimore, and MIR. Rerdhardt and
Squire walter. of this city. The Judges will
make their report this afternoon, aud the
prizes Will be presented by Mr.. Chas KIo-
man, President of the Washington Schutzen
10 the winners.
This afternoon, the contest for the King
medfl-the best three saots-is going on be-
tween the members Of the association. and this
Will be awarded also this afternoon fine
rosewood ammunition box, with implements
preseh ,ed oy Mr. Aoner, is also in as prize
10 the second best shot among the members
1t Is expected that there will he a trpInen
dous crowd at the Park tonight 1T the closing
scenes OF the Schutzenfest, when the woods
are TO he Saily set off with lanterns OF different
colors, &c.
THE FESTIVAL AND FAIR of the eth stree,
church now held at Island Hall is a novel aud
rare entertainment They have Originated a
place that cannot fail TO insure success, by
connecting with their unusual display of rare
ahd useful articles an extensive picture gal
lery, containing over three hundred prints
and engravings, and framed in the most sub
stantial and modern tyles. covered with clear,
beauufui French glass. These pictures have
been bought at remarkably low wholesale
rates, and no amateur in art could be better
pleased by any collection of paintings any-
where. The tasteful selection of goods ORA
mental as well as useful, the sweet music dis
coursed there by Coake's string band. In.
tableaux under the care OF Mr.. Cummings and
any Ihing of the kind that has ever been VIII.
messed in this city. The pleasure one visit at
lords is ample compensation tor the price of a
season ticket. On Saturday, June 2d. at eight
O'Clock p. m, all these rare and beautifu pic
lures will be sold at auction, where one of the
rarest opportunities Will be given the people of
washington TO ornament their dwellings in
such manner that there will be coming back
TO them perpetual divide nd of pleasure. The
pictures will remain on exhibition till the
close OF the fair Any picture can be dupli.
Gated if desired.
MORE RoBEERIEs DEVELOPED. Monday,
Sergeant Reed, with detectives Clarvoe and
McDevitt arrested Chas. Roby and Jas San.
ders for the robberies at Mrs. Coltman's r. r
French's and Judge Hughes's. Since their
committal to Jail the detectives have discoy.
cred that they Were also concerned in the rob.
berry Of Mrs. Dickens's residence on F. near
lith street. To-day, In their searches for the
stolen goods, the detectives recovered a
portion OF the goods stolen from the latter
place, several articles stolen from Mr.
French, and in addition a considerable auan-
thy o. ladies' wearing apparel, and a fine light
coiored oyercoat, which have not vet been
identified, though the detectives have not the
least doubr that they were stolen, as from some
the names with which they were marked are
obliterated and from others cut out. Persons
having lost such articles will do well 10 cali
at the police headquarters and examine she
goods.
/ TRECANAL IMPRovENENT.-Thec contra ctors
for excavating the sediment from the canal
east OF Sd street, Messrs. Farquhar and Messrs
Murphy and Gleason. have so far completed
their work as TO warrant the assertion that
they will be able TO close up by SATURDAY.
night, doing the whole Job In less than =
The contractors for the causeway, Messrs.
Gait Brown, are pushing ahead with their
work. and have already about eighty piles
driven across the mouth of the canal.
From this 1t will be seen that il the city is
allowed 10 carry out the plan for the improve
ment Of the Canal, there is q certainty of the
entire work being speedily completed, so far
as to obtain q now OF water through the entire
length. 1t is not contemplated to dredge that
portion between I'D street and 18th street until
fall.
A QUEER PET.-The love of novelty and
peryersion Of taste which prompts the fair sex
70 adept the current monstrosities Of fashiona.
BILE attire (tilting hoops, false calves. indie.
scribable bonnets and hats, big beads and-so
forth) IL being developed in other directions
A few evenings since handsome young LAZY
in fashionable attire created sensation in one
OF the street cars BY tenderly caressing q great
ugly brown toad, which she held In her hand,
sroking its back fondiy and occasionally
raising it 10 her lips for a salute. The creature
Cthe toad, We mean,) seemed to be thoroughly
famed and quite at home. much to the disgust
Of some old ladies in its vicinity, who were
shocked At its playful attempts 10 scrape :
ASSAULT AND BATrERY.-Yesterday Harry
Cowles engaged colored hackman TO drive
about the city, and driving about, he picked
up two acQuaintances, JIG. McCowen and
w. Spencer. About $40 O'Clock they stopped
ut the Chrysfal Restaurant, on ID, between 9Th
for his pay. Oowles eaid he would pay come
other time, and the driver insisted upon being
paid; 3cGowen struck the driver, and knocked
was getting upon his hack box, when Spencer
threw two pieces Of a broken spittoou ut him.
The parties were arrested soon afrer. This
morning Cowles was dismissed, but Mellow
en- and Spencer were held to bail for court
CRIMINAL Court, Judge Fsher.-This morn
ing. John Davis. indicted for larceny, was
con victed and sentenced to ten days in jail.
John keefe was found not guilty charge
Of grand larceny. Aiken for defense.
Henry Sanders was convicted Of grand lar
ceny, and sentenced to Albany penisentiary
for one year.
larceny, Edward alias eJases wheeler, as
Cover George Goings. w. H. Jones, Robert
Washington. Anne Carson, and Catherine
Hess, for larceny, noiie pros. was entered.
DEGREE or DIVORCE GRANTEp-Ye yesterday.
a decree was made in the Equity Court, di.
vorcing Martha Ann Reese from the bonds of
matrtnony win John II. L. Keese, giving her
the custody Of The children. The CON pIainaut
chareed Ill treatment, kc. Messrs. Bradley
and Bradley for complainAnt, and Mr.. Morgan