Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-24
Convicted of Numbering Her Infant.

Convicted Of Numbering Her Infant.
NEW TRIAL GRANTED.
This afternoon, in the Criminal Court, Judge
Wylie, the case Of Louisa Wallace colored, con-
lc'ed about month since Of the murder OF her
Child in August last by neglectlng it and placing
IL IN the cellar OF her house on Delaware avenue
northeast was decided. 1t will be remembered
that On the trial she was defended by Mr. j. X.
RedingtOn and Mrs. Il. A. Lockwood and il was
then testified that the child was found by some
coloTed girls and when an examination was
made there we've evidences found that Louisa
was The mother OF the child. This was attempted
10 be dSproved by several witnesses, but the
jury, after an absence OF some hours, returned
verdict or guilty OF murder. accompanied with
a recommendation that the Executive commute
her sentence TO imprisonment for life A motion
was at once entered for an arrest of Judgment
ard new trial, and exceptions were Ia ken
To-day, as during the trial, She appeared not to
realize her position, and was about the lighte3t
hearted person in the courtroom. Her face
does Dot denote great degree of intelligence
She was attired in a black alpaca dress, with Jet
buttons white apron, red striped shawl. and
black straw hat covered with brown veil.
TIE Court said that he was obliged on the
authorities, to grant the motion for new trial
Ii was not necessary TO make the averment in
the indictment that the child was a BASTARD
but as 1t was made it was necessary to prove it,
"H. NJ. S. PINAFoRE" IN WAsHINGToN.-The
amateur performance of the opera of III NJ S
Plna1ore " for the benefit of the Free Dispen-
before house crammed with the best people OF
the city. IL is vivaciOuS little English opera
with much OF the sparkle but none of the
naughtineSs OF opera bouffe. Mrs. Ii. c. Sher-
man was very charming, both in singing and
acting as Little Buttercup," and Mrs Camp
sang with fine effect in the part of the Can
tains daughter. Mr.. E. B. Hay made the great
hit OF the evening as 1.-The Rt. Hon. Sir Joseph
Porter X. c. B." Mr.. Nyman was very good as
dick Deadeye," and Mr.. W. II. Daniels as
capt CorcOran" sang and acted well. Mr.
nQ n COLL Gl;t1
bly,, and Miss Swallow was excellent as the
head OF the numerous female relatives who
came to the support of ''Sir JOSEPH" with such
unanimity in every emergency. Master Ii. JET
fersOn, as the g MidShipmite for young gen
tlelnan OF his inches, was decidedly console
ut us character. The nautical ballet by dozen
OF ProI. Sheldon'S little pupils was quite effec-
tive. The orchestra and chorus did not quite
get the knack OF working In conjunction, but
IL was not 10 be expected that in the first per-
Torrance OF bran new opera by amateurs
there should not be trifiing hitch Somewhere
[ nder the circumstances the general excellence
OF the performance was something wonderful.
IL should by all means be repeated.
TIE POULTRY SHow.-At the request OF many
OF the citizens or this District, and In view OF
the fact that many OF the teachers and p,lpiIs OF
the public schools desire to visit the pOilltry ex
hlblt1on, the managers have. concluded to con-
tlnGe 1t until 10 O'Clock tomorrow Saturday
hlgnt 1neIe are many who have neglected 10
attend this novel show, and this will give ali an
opportunity TO do so. In consequence of this
action exhibitors who intended to ship their
stocks away tonight have consented 10 lei
tier birds remain until to- morrow night There
VIII De, In the meantime, several more flights
OF biIds TO baltimore and Alexandria. A flight
81 ~ pfos was arranged to take place at
the shortest time made yesterday by the birds
10 Baltimore was SO minutes. They were re-
turned this morning by the train from that
city, ana VIII be liberated again to-day. Flights
were also made up this morning to Alexandria
Inc crowd OF persons visiting the show was
quite large to-day. Many ladies and children
were among the number.
EMBRACE THE OPPORTUNITY to secure the best
OF reaoy made Clothing at reduced prices for
youths, boys and children's wear now offered
az the Boys Clothing House of B. Robinson &
90, 300 pennsylvania avenue, who are Offering
iomest pIiees 10 run OH stock, to make room for
spr1ng goods,
THE MIDGETs.-Do not fail to see these won
oer1ui human creatures before they leave the
city. Next week is positively the last week Of
their entertainments in this city, which have
ELECTED expressions OF delight and wonder from
thousands OF visitors during the past three
weeks.
STILL REJOICING. - Black Cashmeres, pure
WOOL, reduced from 62c. down to soc. Col0red
cashmeres, wide double width, reduced to SOC
Pure WOOL double blankets reduced to $3.50
Colored ana black silks reduced from 81 down
10 sc. Splenuld black silks reduced from 81 .25
down 10 81. Carriers. III Market Space.
WASHINGTON CITY CATTLE MARKET-OueenS-
town stock yard: POI cattle-leO sold at prices
ranging from 81 TO 40. 200 sheep-oId sheen
sold at prices ranging from 81 to AZ; lambs
from AZ TO 5;f. Is cows and calves sold from
| SIS to $45 per head. Market slow.
TABLE LINENS, napkins, towels Turkey red
table linens, white cOunterpanes, Hamburg en-
broidery, Lonsdale cambria, plaid nainSoOxs,
Jones' cambrics, etc., etc, at Towsons, $50
Pennsylvania avenue. south side, near It'll ST. /
MAY MARSHALLS WALK. - To-day, at 2:3l
O'Clock, Miss May Marshall in her 2,T00 quarter.
| mile walk at the gymnasium, on street, com
| pleted her 366th quarter mile, In S22 Size Is
doing some good walking, SO far