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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-13

IT ISN'T A CoAcHMAN this time, but q Door
painter, with whom young lady has run away.
The heroine Of the latest elOpement is Miss Nell
lie Taylor, the daughter OF Rev. j. P. Taylor OF
New Jersey, and the party of the second par5
house painter named w. j. AncOtt Mr. TAYLOR
had refused to give his consent to an immediate
marriage, but said that at the expiration OF a
certain time II his daughters feelings were uu-
changed she might marry Ancott. The impa-
uent pair couldn't wait, however, and ran away
and were married last Friday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-13

WOMAN's REvENGE.-John McNierny, a
musician Of New York, Is now patient In the
Roosevelt Hospital, suffering from the effects of
vitliol thrown into his face by Ellen Mead, In
revenge for being betrayed by him. Her father,
once prosperous merchant, has been ruined
by expensive futile suits against his daughters
betrayer. The daughter ana McNierny acct
deDtally met In the street, and her called her a
hard name ana laughed at her. Under these
taunts she committed the act that has destroyed
one OF McNterny's eyes, and terribly Scared
his face. She Is In custody
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-13

How TINES HAVE CHANGED.-Barney Aaron
and Sam COllyer, whose desperate prize fights
few years ago is still fresh in the recollection
OF the sporting fraternity, are soon to re-enter
the arena as antagonists, not in the pugilistic,
70 hour ''go-as yOu-Dlease" one, and it will take
place at an early day In Mozart Garden, Brook.
Bn.-[N Y. Sum 18Th
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-13
LOCAL NEWS.

Amusements, &c, Tonight
National Theater.-First night Of "Pinafore
by the standard company.
Memorial Church.-Trip to Orient.
TAedter Ccmiqae.-Varietles and the Burlesque
opera troupe In I" Fascination"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-13

A WOMAN APPLIED FOR DIVORCE in the
Supreme Judicial Court, Boston, this week.
from man who deserted her % years ago and
after she had proved this fact and also that he
had since deserted another woman In Penn
sylvania after having had six children by her.
she was called upon by the court to prove that
he Is still living, and being unprepared to do
SO On the moment, the case was left open.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-13

SALE OF REAL ESTATE.-R. O. Hoffman, real
estate broker, 10th and F streets NV, has sold
to DIR. Geo. B. Lortng, member Of Congress from
Boston, two lots On the north side OF x street
NV, between 18th and 10th streets, upon which
he is to build two handsome residences, tmme-
diately. This is the second sale Mr. Hoffman
has made In that vicinity within the past six
weeks, to parties who are withdrawing their
capital from other cities and investing here
DR.. Loring has beautiful place on the outskirts
approaching the beauty and Varied attractions
OF Washington, was not satisfied without a
home In this CITY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-13

A MAN retained his seat on the back OF a
kicking horse at Unionville New, in spite OF all
efforts to throw him, but fell of dead after the
the beast had become quiet. The excitement
had brought on heart disease
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-13

AN ALLEGED FEMALE POIsONER-Mrs, Mer.
rihew, living near Deer River, N. Y, is suspect
ed OF having poisoned her brother-in- law and
her husband. The former died suddenly, In
spasmS, and the latter was taken sick the same
way, but NAV recover
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-13

TIE NORTH CAPITOL OUTRAGE CAsE.-To-day
in the Criminal Court Judge Hagner, the case
OF Henry Harry, Morris Roach, Patrick Mona
mara, George Lowry alias Lautner, James
Shugrue and James Boland was called, and the
motion to QuaSh the Indictment was argued at
length by Col. Cook and the District Attorney.
The court announced that he would not now
Give decision
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-13

A TRAMP BURNED TO DEATH-At the de.
structton by fire OF Charles Williams house on
Wednesday night, in Anne Arundel county
No., an unknown tramp was burned up. He
was sleeping in the room with youth, son OF
and had been begging about the nelghborhOod
On the plea OF having lost a house by fire, and
was supposed to have had considerable money
about him. In searching over the debris the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-13

In THE COAL MINERS STRIKE at Brazil, lad.
half the strikers are without food. A party OF
100 who went to force another party TO stop
work seized the dinners Of the latter and de
VOured them,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-13

MARRIAGE LICENSES have been issued to Rich.
ard II. Gees and Emma G. Mansfield both OF
Baltimore; Benz. L. Tucker and Margaret G
Owens, both OF South River A. A. county, Md :
Henry Hall and Margaret E. Jordan; Guy
Berkely and Kate Mcpherson; John F. C. Brooks
and Francis e. Baldwin; Patrick Carroll anG
Susan F. Carrick, both of Pinots station Caro-
lima county, Va; Lewis A. Duran and Rosa A
Burgess.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-13

INFLUENCE OF ADvERTISRMENTS.-W spread
is the influence OF advertisements. A lady In
Portland, Me-, lost an earring, and advertised
1t in one OF the papers OF that city on the morn
Ing OF April 20. On Monday last she received it
by mail from this city, the sender explaining
that he had been In Portland and picked 1T up
coy OF the Portland paper after his return
here, he saw the advertfsement.-[N Y Ti1nes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-13

QUEEN VICTORIA has left golden opinions be-
hind her In Italy. She talked with ease and
kindness to the poor washerwOmen by the lake.
and the olivew0od workers In their shop; she
stopped her carriage and spoke pleasantly to
passed, and she took great delight in the lovely
scenery about her. She has returned to Eng
land in vigorous health
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-13

AN INVESTIGATION was held at the eighth
precinct station yesterday by Lieut.. Boteler,
relative to the alleged clubbing of an insane
boy by Officers Rank and Cahtll last Friday
morning. The result of the examination has
not yet been reported.
The officers are charged with placing hand
cuffs on him. and beating him over the head
with their batOns, cutting him severely. Lieut..
Boteler this morning submitted the written
statements OF these oncers, as to the difficulties
they experienced, to Major Morgan.
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Auausemenls. &c.

NATIONAL THEATER.-The Standard company
of New York will give two PinafOre presenta-
lions at the National Theater this week.-Mrs.
and tomorrow evenings. This company has
been one Of the most successful of the many
successful Pinafore crews. 1t has an excellent
cast throughout. Miss Eva Mills sings "Jose-
phine." The stage appointments viii all be
exact, and as everybody about will be we'll
trained, washington viii see Pinafore at its
best.
THEATER CoMIoUE.-The enterprising man
agement Of this popular resort have as usual
secured excellent attractions for the week. In
Guiding comic opera troupe.
LINCOLN HALL.-"A Lecture Without Par.
allel will be delivered here tomorrow even
ing.
PROF. L. G. MARINI's twentieth annual floral
May festival and ball will take place at Marini's
hall, Tuesday, May 90 Tickets admitting one
To be had at the music stores and at the above
hall. The festivals are always well managed
and well attended.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-13

EXCURSION TO EUROPE DIR. TOurJee, OF BOS.
ton, offers fresh inducements to persons DESTROYS
OF visiting Europe the coming summer Men,
bers OF his party can sail from New York on any
one OF four dates, VIZ: June ia, 81 or Is; and
special party Is being made up for June 81 to
make an extended tour of Ireland before joining
the main party at Glasgow for the further
excursion through Scotland, England. Holland
Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France,
etc. See advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-13

TO LADIES AND GRNTLBMN.-We wish to cali
attention to A. Ffscher's Chemical Securing and
Dyeing Establishment, No. 9O6 g street, near
9th street. By promptly adopting the latest
improvements, whether OF American or Euro
pean Invention, he Is enabled to do his work In
8 manner not to be equalled by those not pos
for 81. N. Blaze curtains cleaned from rs
cents up to 81 window. Wool blankets from
IS centsto Is cents pair, by cleaning number
reduction In price, Specialty-Ladies party
dresses, spotted or soiled round the bottom
cleaned without doing the whole garment: rs
years experience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-13

THERE Is charge OF poisoning against the
Rev. A. .. Davis, Baptist minister OF Mime
sofa. Tine accusation on which Davis has been
arrested was that he had attempted to kin by
poison John 4. Fisher, his partner In a busi-
ness enterprise. Fisher testified that Davis
which Frustrated him, prompt medical atten,
ton alone preventing his death Fisher be-
leved that Davis wished to murder him in order
TO get possession OF the partnership property.
The friends of Davis claim that Fisher proba-
bly, tried to poison himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-13

LAWN DRESSES, In white and coIored for
ta -, p ana children New styles just received
~ baums New Depot, 400 7th street.
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RAILROADS.

RALTMORE AND OHIO RAHROAD.
THE GREAT DOUBLE TRACE.
Worth nd nse sssSwsss.w West
TO ''l ff ssIsfs sWRSHssas6 fs az. T. ls
only. Stops st s6ipiey's. Laurel. Annapolis Juno
n q R Seesup's Hanover. and ER Ridge 6reakfsa
ESQ Baltimore Annapolis and Way: G!ed
NOM: sourg' winchester. Haserstown and Way
sie @EFoins = Eocf a fisdm nR s.sburs
a;Sss T Ss e; S Ssss :ns
s :5ssa R SsS: Sss2
and vs1sy fssRS1 EXCEPT sqRd.X T5FC9Eh g.
ton 70 sandusky. daily. except saturday.
t9 90 Anon Sunday only. Balnmofe, Annapolis
10 S0Hm-Bslt.moreE zprsa! Stops 1t Bl.dens
burg, Oolless. BsftsyiIls: Laurel Annapolis Juno
2;aQ p.ln.-Baltmors. Annapoais Elioots Oity
p1:sO pm ne; York: Philsdelphis ana Boston
I'll s6 pm. On SUNDAY only for Baltimore and Way
Expree1 Frederick Va Relay Stops q Annapolis
t:ss p.m-Poant q Roeh. Frederick. Hassrs.
s scn wiRcSssseE dnS W;X staona On sandsSsso
tao p.m--Baltimore. Annapolis and Wsv sta-
IS 80 p.m.-Ph1adelphta, Norfolk and Baltimore
ExpreseeS EIicott Qy: Norfolk except Sunday.
Go Soc e s e as Sssi 70 Bod
tss s p%;I bI;s N. nd wsZ ss.taona
SLEEPING Cars to Chicago.
f6;lO p.m.-Baltimore Expre1e
300 pm.-Point Of Rocks and Way Hta&doER
to 80 p.m-St Louis, OincinnAd, Louieville ana
Ptttsburg Express Pittsburg. except Sunday. Pu.f.
man CdSa
flO rs p.m-New York, Philadelphia and Bali,
more Expreee Stops ct HAdensburg and L6ure.
Oar TO philadelphiA
d)Dally. ton Sunday only. 0thsr trains DAT,
For further Information apply 6 eoke6 ofRce de
Pot, corner Of New jersey avenue and o street, 6lE
Masonic Temple, High q, 0eorgeeoWn, W6eFo tick
et1 can b procured. and orders taken for bagga9e
W. OLE0ENT6a HA9eee xfangpogtn<3oa-
aH6nsH e Sn4T IL 60. 49, a.. ,,,,s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-13

THE PREsBYTRRY OF WASHINGTON met at thu
New York Avenue Church this morning CRev. j
Il. Nouse, moderator, and Rev. b. F. Bitunger
stated clerk), and after examining Mr.. F. C
Clendenin, OF the New York Aavenue Church
and Sylvester Beach (sOn of Rev. Mr. Beach Of
Church, granted them license to preach
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-13
CITY ITEMS.
"Teu Me How to Woo Thee.''
THE PRESIDE COMPANION, No. 604,
With Supplement, is out To-day,
AND FOR SALE BY ALL NEWSDEALERS.

The Supplement of this week, among other
interesting matter, contains the words and
music Of Arthur Sullivans beautiful Ballad
'TELL Me How TO Woo THEE"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-13

Fuss IN THE FAMILY-Saturday night the fifth
precinct police picked up man on the street
named WIN. A. Fuss, who had received q pretty
lhoIough beating at the hands OF his wife's
protner. The latter charged Fuss with beating
ms VIE. FUSS right thumb was dislOcated and
MS neao ana race bruised and cut. Dr. McBlafr
rendered medical aid, and the Injured man was
cent TO his home, on Lawrence, between 18th
and 18th and X and streets northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-13

BLIND CATHOLIC CHILDREN IN TROUBLB.-SlX
Catholic children were expelled from the Michi-
gan state blind asylum at Detroit, yesterday,
ior refusing to participate I'm singing gloria
from MoZartS twelfth mass at public exhibit
tloD Father Hare instructed them that such
tigation Is proposed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-13

DEEDS IN FEE have been filed as folio ys:-
A. F. Barker to James Murphy, lot 81, so. 2G4,
81, 500. Sisters OF the Visitation to Emma j.
Aul1ck, lot Is, SO. 163; $500. j. w. Smith to
w. H. Carter, part 1, OF .sFriendship;" 5000. p.
NJ Ryan, trustee. and Mary Ryan to william
Pagan, part s, SO. 5s1; s.. Flonan Hitz and
William Ockstadt, trustees, to Peter Vierbucken,
trustee, part /, so. 9S3; $3.50. z. CIaughton,
trustee, TO Milton C. Barnard, part 2, so, 800;
$3.50. Rebecca Nice. Chandler to Celesta A.
Smith, lot b, so. 245; 1924. Francis Miller,
trustee, to G. A. Jones, part d. so. 73; ST.. Sc.
Heirs Of j. L. Harmon to Mary c. Sullivan, part
l. So 2i3: xI,IS5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-13

TIE HANsCOM ROBBKRY-The case of Ed
ward Perkins, alias Petteng1ll, alias Boston
Pet" charged with the larceny of U. s. bonds
from ex-Naval Constructor Hanscom, was to-
day set for trial On tomorrow week Goth inst J
Mr.. A. B. Williams appears for him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-13

THE STONE WIFE MURDER CAsE.-In the case
OF James Madison Wyatt Stone, indicted for the
murder of his wife, pending in the Criminal
Court, the depositions OF DR.. William Osgo0d. OF
North Yarmouth, WOOdSOn Mason, and Mrs.
Ann NJ. Mason, OF WeStbroOk, Me-, for the de-
fendant, have been received, They are to the
effect that In early lie, in that state, Stone re-
ceived three injuries to the head-one by knife,
q second by fall from house, and third by
being struck by hop-preSS lever. They will
be used On the trial to show that he was subject
to attacks OF temporary insanity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-13

SKINNY MEN AND WOMEN are not admired II
lacking In flesh, vital, brain, or nerve force use
"Welles' Health Rene,oer." Greatest remedy on
earn TOT lmgotence' leanness sexual debility,
advice free. Depot, 50 Barclay street, n. Y,
and for Washington at $50 Pa. ave. 3,24-eo1y
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Why Am So Dull.

'TRuE AS STEEL" and as unerring as the Mar
iner's compass is DR.. Bulrs Cough Syrup. Price
25 cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-13

Why That Salloyv Skin.
You are bilious; don't delay, but take q dose
OF Qu'rk's Irish Tea. Sold by druggists. Price
26 cents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-13

FUNERAIS.-Yesterday afternoon the funeral
OF Mr.. John Riley, who was killed on the B. G. O.
X. R., near Hanover switch, ON Wednesday last
took place from st. Dominic'S Church, and there
was large congregation present, including the
mains TO Mt. Oliyet, where the interment took
place. The sen vices were conducted By Rev.
Father Edelin,.
Mr.. John PurC ell, died On Saturday from In
jurfeS caused b. the falling of a wall at the gas
works on Mon>:ay last, was buried from the
residence OF his brother, on Rhode Island ave-
nue. yesterday afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-13

F0R UPWARDS OF THIRTY YEARS. Hrs. Wins
loO's Soothing Syrup has been used for children.
It correctS acidity OF the stomach, relieves
wind cole, regulates the bowels, cures dysen.
terry and diarThBa, whether arising from teeth
ing or other causes. An old and weIl-trted rem.
0dy: Is cents bottle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-13

ARRESTS BY THE POLICK.-Sergeant Leach
and posse OF first precinct police on Saturday
night raided disreputable house on Nal yland
avenue, between Sd and ~ streets southwest
kept by one Ellen Long, and run In Ellen, six
female inmates and male visitor. COrne-
Illus Harper and VIM. Brown both colored. in
street fight Saturday evening at 10th and NJ
streets, used knives, and Brown was seriously
cut on one OF his shoulders. They were both
arrested. .Offcer O'Hare arrested YESTERDAY
morning an old offender named John Payne.
who about year ago made hts escape from
Baflfn Barton, OF the Police Court, while on his
way to jail for burglary. He has managed to
elude arrest ever since by skulking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-13

A MAN DROWNED AFTER FIGHr-Yesterday
morning anght took place at Indian Head. about
four miles below GlymOnt, on the Potomac. Rob
ert T. Clements (who was associated with W. III
PoSey in grocery store, and was also super.
intending the fishery at that point,) was ap.
preached by Phil Price, colored, and after hard
words they came to blows, and desperate flghl
followed, both using stones. After they were
separated Price walked down the shore, and, II
Is alleged, fell over the rocks into deep water
where he was drowned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-13

The following pieces of music are given free
with The Fireside Companion:
Cooking Back" Ballad, with. ...... No 6O1
'"Tell Me How to Woo Thee" with. ..... No. 604
"Take 1t, Bob" Comic Song, with . NO. COG
The Fireside Companion is for sale by all news
dealers. It viii also be sent to any address for
one year on receipt Of subscription price-Three
Dollars-by GEORGE MUNRO, II to 81 Vandewa-
ter street, New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-13

Why a" 30 Ouns
think am bilious. One dose OF Quirk's Irish
Tea will relieve you. Sold by druggists.
''TO Do AS FOLKS OF FASHION Do,'' in one re-
spect at least, you must use Glenrs's Sulphur
Soap, which is immensely popular among the
elte OF society, and deservedly SO, for 1t is the
most salutary OF beautjf1ers and purifiers. Sold
by all druggists.
Hilrs Hair and Whisker Dye, black or brown, soc
BEDFORD ALUM AND IRON SPRINGS WATER is
the greatest health giving agent known, and
the Mass contains in reduced form all the cura-
tive virtues OF the water: This Mass is also
able TO delicate conditions. Full proof Of al,
claimed for this great remedy Is furnished free
upon application.
Summer season opens June 1st.
Sold by JNO. w. DREW, 9th and Pa. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-13

THE SHOOTING FOR THE MALTESE Cross BADGE
offered by the Columbia Rife Association came
on Saturday, at Benning's. Each marksman
had fifteen shots each over the 500, 900, and 900
yard ranges. Prof. Hardness won the badge.
The following were the scores:
At 500 yaTdS-ProfeSSOf Hardness, Il; Par
tellO, IS; DR.. Scott, 20; Col Burnside 81; Adee,
Is: Lauritzen, SO; Laird, 60; w. Scott, 40.
At 900 yardsProfesSOr Hardness, g.; Par
tello, 81; DR.. Scott, 81: Col Burnside, GO; Adee,
At 1000 yard@ProfeSSor Hardness, 81; Par
tello, 65; DIR. Scott, 65: Col. Burnside, SO; Adee
g. LaurftZen, 6; Laird, saw. Scott, withdrawn
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1879-09-17
HOOP Snakes Rolling Up Hill.

DIR. Alvord. County Clerk Masterson
and Mr.. Leahy have just returned from
a hunt on Saline Fork, Arkansas. The
party had stationed themselves in the
tree platforms about Yokum Blue Lick,
and were waiting for deer, which came
there at dawn. DR.. Alvord suddenly
noticed something like n hoop come
rolling down the hill and across the wet
lick. 1t was followed by three others,
which rolled to where it had stopped.
Mr.. Leahy called out, " Hoop snakes
Watch them, boys"
The snakes played around for a few
minutes. and then. resuming their former
positions. standing on edge with their
tails in their mouths, deliberately began
to roll up the hill. The gentlemen
rubbed their eyes and looked again
there they were. rolling up hill just as
quickly and easily as they had rolled
down. At first the party agreed not to
say anything about the matter, rs they
feared their story would not be believed
But Colonel Stark, at whose plantation
they passed the next night. explained to
them that the hoop snake is able to
thicken itsclfa little in front of its point
of contact with the ground, and to keep
this part Of itself heavier than the bal
ance; hence. as the center of gravity falls
in front oft base. the snake can't help
revolving in any direction in which he
keeps his "wad." ."-Zellrtlle Sabre.