Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-11-04
The Keppel Homicide.
WIN. FLETCHER ON TRIAL FOR MuF


This morning, in the Criminal Court, Judge
Hagner, the case OF VIM. Fletcher. indicted for
the murder OF David Keppei on the 9th Of June,
1875 was called-District Attorney Wells and II.
n. Wells, jr., prosecuting for the government
and MesSrS. W. A. Cook Robert Chr1sty and A.
bered that several parties were in the Marble
Saloon on the evening in question, and 1t Is
alleged that Fletcher struck Keppel. knocking
him down, and that the injuries he received re-
suited In his death the following day.
This morning the selection Of a jury was COM
menced, and the following were chosen from the
Daniel Hannah, Alex. Gardner, John M. John,
son. w. A. Hughes Alfred NJ Boswell, John NJ.
Brown, David Clark, and Phillip D. Bostwiek.
recess was taken until IL O'Clock.
At one O'Clock, from the talesinen. Henry Mid
dleton and j. M. Davis were selected and sworn,
thus completing the jury.
The Assistant District Attorney briefly opened
the case stating that Desmond and Keppel were
in the saloon when Fletcher came in, and, after
drinks, they ordered refreshments; that DeS-
mond and Fletcher got into an alteration and
keppel attempted to part them, and Fletcher
struck and knocked him down and then knocked
Desmond down, and they expected to show that
Keprel,s death resulted from this blow.
DrS. James E. Morgan and Johnson Elliot were
first called, and testified to the wounds.
Amusemcnts. &c.
NATIONAL THEATER.-Of course Maggie Mitch
ell was greeted by large audience last evening,
and Of course all were We'll pleased. Miss Mitch
ell was suffering from q rather heavy cold but.
despite this drawback. filled her role 'Marie, in
1.-The Pearl Of Savoy" in her usual artistic man
her. Fer support was good Tonight Miss
Mitchell will appear as .'Fanchon,' in which
character she has attained her greatest success.
FORD's OPERA HoUsE.-"Pfnafore" still holds
a place in the affections Of the people of Wash
fngton judging from the large number present
at the presentation last night. .The opera was
very wei given The Sir Joseph, Burtercup,
Hebe and Dick Deadeye were all as good as the
best The "Josephine' was perhaps trifie too
eXuberant, but sings we'll Rackstraw was
young man OF good voice, who is training him
self cOnscientiouSly; both in the vocal and dra-
matte schools. 1.-THE Little Duke" will be given
tonight.
ODD FELLOWS HALL.-Af Burnett. the mimic
and humorist, began a week at Odd Fellows
Hall last night. He was assisted by Miss Helen
Nash, dramatic reader, and by Mr.. J.W. Shard
ley, who plays on the concertina wonderfully.
The entertainment was very enjoyable and the
audience. which was large, not bit chary IN
its expressions Of pleasure. Mr.. Burnett will
appear every evening this week.
LINCOLN HALL-JOseffy, the great pianist.
makes single appearance In this city tonight
at Lincoln Hall. He is said to be the great plan
list of the day. He will be assisted tonight by
Mr.. Louis Blumenberg on the cello, and Mr.. p.
o. Klein, accompanies.
THEATER CoMIQUE.-A sensational drama
''Washington by Gasght," with the Burgesses,
the Nelson's, the Morris brothers, Carrie Lewis,
and the brunette MINISTRIES make I'D most COM
plete entertainment at the COmique this week.
AS usual good houses will be the regular order.
A TWELVE HOUR go as you please walking
conteSt-twelye entrfeS-wil commence at
Franklin hall tomorrow morning at 1890
o'clock.