Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-23


313 Pennsylvania avenue, OF Mr.. Arnold toe
we'll known accommodating usher OF the
Nauopal Theatre, and stole over thirty dol
iars III money, although he &c did not take a
geld watch and chain AID other valusbies Ia
the room. II is supposed that the thief en-
tered the house by means OF key.
The Foreign Rife Teams,
THEIR VISIT TO WASHINGTON NEXT WEEK.
The committee to arrange for the in:erna-
ioBal rifle match In this city next week met
last evening at the Arlington hotel, with
Governor Shepherd in the chair, and Mr.
James r. Bell as secretary. The following
now compose the general commitIee, from
which numerous suo committees have been
1ormed;IA. r. She pherd, j. .. P. Burnside.
BlacsfOrd, Amos Webster, w. Ct. Moore. J.
r Ennis, j. w. Boteler, Thomas L. Hume,
N. II. Fugttt, X. s. Fleming, L. H. Stevens,
]. Q. Cash. Simon Wolf, Frank Jones, A. s.
SOlomoDs, Austin Herr, Major A. 8. Mich
olson, i. y. Burritt, 7. B. Kalofus. T. Lubey,
Thorpe, +. 5. Hutchinson, l.. Boyer, Major
A. G. Richards, John A. Baker, y. a. Ste
yens, Robert Boyd, and ID. McCsthran.
scented TO furnish an instrument TO indicate
the direction and velocity of the wind on
shooting days, with an operator TO attend TO
u Dispatches have ceen received from Col
Burnside and Mr.. Stevens, in New YORK
who say that the teams will arrive here at
n;a0 Monday night.
u. VI
and John Morris have been appointed a com
mittee under whose direction the press tick-
cts will be distributed.
Special trains from Washington and Balti
more 70 Benning's Will DC run on the days OF
the shooting.
1t is expected that at the conclusion of the
regular programme of shooting there Will be
n match between picked tours of the Ameri-
can and Australian teams, which Will prob
ably be shot a week from Monday.
Relief for the Savannah suffsrers
The following note from Mr.. w. w. Cor
coran explains itself The amount gener-
ously contributed oy him for the relief of
the sufferers by the yellow fever at Savan-
nan was 500, IT may be added:
Wa 9INGTOS, Sept. 10, 1878
Ret, Ddttd HILs, d. ID PastCr Western Pres6y-
terrain Church, Warrington. u. c:
Dear Sir.-l have your favor OF Inis date
ssk1ng me 10 preside at the meeting called
for this evening, To devise means for the re-
nef OF the sufferers By the yellow fever at
Approaching the compliment thus ten.
dered, must beg, on account of the state OF
my health, 10 be excused from a service
which would, under other circumstances,
give me pleasure To render.
Deeply sympathiziDg, however, with the
suferiDgs referred 10, have already sent a
nab, which, otherwise, would have been
pleased 10 have sent through your iDstru-
mentality.
Very respectfully; VOWS co.Oou,
AMUsEMBNTs-B~nHn' Big Sao,0-Not-
WftostandiDg the Indictment weather . large
asseDblage was attracted last evening TO
the corner of 9th and 3 streets, where Bar
NUNS mammoth tents cover the entire
square OF ground. Tue first tent contains
the museum, which is full of curiosities. In
the second tent is the famed menagerie.
The third tent Is the arena for the skilled
eqUesfrlans and acrobats, which are the best
that the veteran Snowman could find. The
bare back riding Of Maritime Lowande and
Charles Fish is wonderful To night will be
tne last opportunity 70 witness this splendid
e1hi6iilon, and all should take advantage
Oft
National TheGer.-Mr. Popes rendition OF
the famous role OF Cardinal de RicheIieu
last -ht was very successful. Miss Rosa
Rand sustained the character of Julie very
his engagement oy appearing as Richard III.
In which role be has attained great success.
Next week the "Naiad Queen"
F0Tds Opera RotLse.-Aiken's combtna-
ton has been quite successful this week,
considering the unfavorable weather. Tnsy
viii give their last performance tonight.
full OF excitement, and is always well re,
ceiyed: Next week Towards "Uncle Toms
ThedeT CorRiqle-"Custer's Last Charge
draws Eightya large and well satisfied audi
exec. The variety performance is always
Jennings Track Ray10e.-The international
Tide match will take place at Benning's
range on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
OF Lext week. Shooting at 10 am. eacn day.
AT PIG PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE may be
found the largest and most select stock OF
stoves, lSnges, and housefurnishing goods In
this city, and at prices that defy competi-
tiOn- HOusekeepers living in other parts OF
the city will ind IL greatly 10 their interest
TO visit Lhls establishment and compare
prices before purchasing. Stock entirely
new, and all goods OF the latest designs. Be
sides, the proprietor Mr.. Moran) Is prac-
tical and reliable mechanic, and makes a
EuQCfaIfv IF I'm rOO6nU AMI ca
work guara. teet TO give satisfaction, and at
prices 10 suit the hard times. Read his ad-
Vertisemen- and give him call.-lCritic.
1T WILL BE SEEN by advertisement that
lie time for obtaining stock in The Federal
bul'c1ng Association has been extended TO
Include the October meeting. This will give
Al an opportunity To subscribe while IL can
pe haa tothod PTtSlittIa,-a great advantage
De gained Dy persons desiring, not ONLY a
soge, bet well paying Investment. This
association has cooperative features when
specially commend II TO both borrower aud
investor. light per cent. interest is allowed
Tin addition 10 the constantly accruing proft
on the stock where stock Is paid Tor six
months or more In advance.
"NKvKR FORGET THE LADrEs.r-The
"NelO- style LGcties' Trunk" which has had
so improved by Mr.. McMurray, 500 Market
Space, (the originator Of said trlttE,) that IL
can be pronounced the hsudsomest and most
durable trunk in Washington. Now being
manufactured by him, together with other
grades; likewise ladies' satchels, travelling
bags, shawl straps, harness, &c. Also, Mrs.
Tresize's Patent Bureau Trunk. Trunks of
any description made 10 order al The shortest
nOtice.-AdCi.
RELEASED FROM JAIL.-The District At
Iorney this morning, In the Criminal Court,
called attention 10 the case OF an old man,
Jim Nelson, of the legal profession, who Is
s1olcted 10 drinking, aud will do anything
en ulunk: de was now In Jail on q charge
aia oeny OF coat, and he asked that he be
order. 1e 'uo Heo9ss@fy
NV FALL DRESS GooDs-A nice asSort
ment OF colored and black cashmsres 49,
deoeges, damassas and man y other All 49, 49,.
eoods nave slready been opened Ar WoIfo,j
Il Shillberg's, 81 Market SPACE "o'ofu