Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-17
WasHISGToN. ID. c., 18th March, 1S1j.

W ASHINGTOS, ID. e.. /. tn March, 1NI.t.
The EDITOR o. the Eregipg Star:
SIE:-JBited StGteS RS. kece0 d Son. In your
report of this case before Judge Smell on sat
urday last defendant, in his statement, says that
held a penknife in my hand and cut him with
il. Neither of the several witnesses for the de-
fence saw it, although Mr.. iline tried hart to
get them to swear they did. Nor did go to .ie-
PENDANTS Office without being summoned there
on Peter Funk" case. Neither did i;-st
call him a "iiar' until he called me one and
d-n s. of a b. Nor was ! turned out OF he
Office by Reese, for walked out immeda Fly
after the ''fracas' was OveI. ! am not in The
habit of carrying knives with me to paw my
debts; if Mr.. Reese does pay his by knocking
people down. hold a position too responsible
for such dOings, as / am treasurer to three diff
ferent firms, and pay out annually nearly one
million dollars. lam respectfully yOurs.
WM. SMITH, 81 9th street.
ALLEGED CRUELTY TO AvIMALs.-During
the past 3 weeks Theo. F. Gatchei, President
OF the S. F. TIP. o. e. T. A. has in various
WAYS amelicrated the condition OF IL horses
either by turning them ont Of harness when
unit for service, or providing them with food
and shelter. He arrested Pat, Shill, Allen
MOultell, and u. Solomon, OH the charge OF
"bagging" cows, and they were each fined s.
and cOs.s. Mr.. Gatcheli ON the 14th instant
found a horse Oh the Island that was suffering
terribly from eglect of those charged with its
keeping and to ameliOrate its condition took
charge of 1t, and a few hours afterwards found
the owner, man named Miller, on ID street,
below the avenue, who was locked up until a
hearing was had OH Saturday, ) O'Clock. The
evidence produced showed that the horse had
suffered from exposure and was in a starved
condition. The defendant gave as An excuse
that he had not money with which to purchase
feed for the animal. Justice Weaver imposed
a fine of So, which Miller was unable TO pay,
and Was committed.
The POTOMAC FIsHERIEs.-This morning,
Capt John Gibson and the knight Brothers
started down the river with about $50 men for
the fishing shores for Fair landing and High
and Stony points. Capt. Gibson takes with him
all his paraphernalia, including steam engine,
seines, stock of provisions, &C., &c. It will be
recollected that last season Capt. Gibson intro
duced for the first time steam power for seine
hauling purposes, and found 1t worked 80 well
that he will try it again this year with extended
fixtures The fishermen anticipate successful
season this year, and are making great prepara-
tons. Ii is reported that revenue cutter Is to
be run up and down the river this season to
break up the business of fishing by gill-nets.
Miss AeNEs ETHRL, who makes her first ap-
pearance in Washington ut Wallis Opera House
this evening, in the society drama, written ex-
pressly for her by Victorieu Sardou, entitled
"Agnes," Is said to be q very winning and
| graceful artist. Judging from the praise Law
tshed upon her by the press Of New York, Phil
adelphia, and Baltimore, playgoers here have q
| treat in store this week.
! THE INAUGURATION BALL COMMITTEE An
nounce another Of their delightful promenade
concerts to take place In the ball Building this
evening. Two full bands are engaged. and II
| IL quietly limited that there will be an opportn-
| nifty, for those who desire, to indulge in a few
round and square dances, which we are sure
| will be appreciated by our young folk. We be-
| speakla large attendance, as heretofore.