Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-04-19

The National Hotel Outrage Case.
Yesterday, in the Criminal Court, Judge Hag-
ner, the trial Of Major e. II. Curtis, atlas Ray.
indicted for committing an outrage on the per-
son OF Ella Tydings, Of Baltimore at the Ma
tional Hotel in March, 1877, was continued after
our report closed-Distr1ct Attorney Wells and
MS assistant II. II. Wells, IT,, for the govern
prisoner. Catherine Mcclellan, chambermsid.
testified as to the appearance OF the beds and
ped clothing. Henry Thompson testified to
Oliver J. Miller was recalled, and testified that
Miss Tydings has clear, distinct voice, and
had no physical inflrmity. Joseph Y. Potts tes-
outrage. Sadie Davis testified that she knew
Ella Tydings at Laura HObson's in Baltimore
Inc prosecution oolected and Mr.. Cook said he
onered this evidence to prove her reputation as
to chastity at this time. Judge Hagner ruled
out the offer, say ing he did not intend that any
evidence as 10 Ter character between the time
OF the outrage and her going to the house Of
the Good Shepherd should be received
SIXTH DAY.
This morning the defence called w G. Hon.
man, who testified that he was the Carpenter
at tie National Hotel ia 1876. and he placed
b0its on both sides of doors between rooms.
OlVer j. Miller was recalled and testified that
1t was about six weeks after the occurrence
When Miss Tydings left his house. j. Y. Potts
was recalled and testified that Barney Connolly
(watchrDaD at the National Hotel who has since
died> testified on the former hials that he pat
rolled the halls on the night In question and he
neatd no screams or cries OF a woman. Sadie
laws "do ISCdlItu anu ttSt1tleu JHtJ she Knew
Miss Tydings as TiDey Elliott; that she had a
pretty good voice and pretty fair degree OF
strength.
The court at this point remarked that he had
Understood that IL had been conceded that tee
pros ecuting witness entered the House OF tue
Coed Shepherd In Baltimore at certain time,
out the defence remarked that they had not.
Tie court then suggested that it be proved at
once. The nearing OF testimony as to charac.
ter and reputation of Ella Tydings then took
up the time OF the court fOr an hour or two, and
SUDDEN DEATHs-Mr. John Walter, we'll
known resident OF the northern section of the
CITY, cleo last evening very suddenly, I'm the 6lst
year CT his age. Mr.. Walter was for many
years shoemaker, but for some years past has
neen proprietor OF tobacco store On eth street,
between l. and N Streets where he resided. 4
lew days ago Francis Profit entered a suit
against Mr.. Walter for SANDER, and service was
made on him yesterday morning, and during
me Gay TINS seemed to excite him somewhat;
and some OF bis friends are OF the opinion that
aPopieXy, which caused his death, WAS super
INDUCED by the excitement caused by the insti-
tuition of the suit.
Mr.. S. T. Tune, who was removed to the Prov
idence Hospital by the police ambulance last
evening, having been picked up corner OF 1th
ard O streets in an 1nsensibie condition died in
Two hours after he arrived there. DR.. Thomas
H. Irott attended him, and gave certificate Of
death from compression of brain. He resided
at 1929 9Th street northwest.
A VERDICT FOR THE RAILRoAD.-Yesterday
afternoon, in the Circuit Court, Judge Cox, the
case OF Eberhard Trusheim against the Baitt-
The plaintiff sues for damages Qald at s1o,OoO
TO bis property. 124 Virginia avenue, In which
he resides, ard ia and JIG on the same ave-
nue.. caused by the running OF trains, as he
alleges, at over Is miles per hour. by which, he
claims, the walls OF his houses have settled. the
ceilings cracked, and the lives of himself and
family been placed in jeopardy. The defence
urged that the act OF the legislature In refer
eDce TO the speed OF trains In the city was not
applicable for it was beyond the power Of
local legislature; and even II the plaintiff sus-
tafIed injuries because Of excessive speed the
Injuries were 10 greater than those suffered by
others The court sustained both points, and
a verdict was rendered for the defendant.
MessfS. Davenport and Lambert for the plain
tiff, and Mr.. Totten for defendant.
TIE COAL DEALERS ASSOCIATION recently
adopted q resolution that a committee OF three
members be appointed to walt upon the CHIEF
OF Police and request OF him to enforce the order
weighing coal sold In the city; that they request
OF said commissioners that the Chief of Police
detail competent men for this purpose, and that
ne ne ne requested to enforce said order with as
but In such manner as will ensure the delivery
OF the quantity OF coal sold. MeSsrs. Slower
clark carl =, ana "a Stevenson, the committee called
olution before him, and the proper men have
been designated for the duty.
ANOTHER DIVORCE CASE D1sNrssEp.-Judge
Macarthur. In the Equity Court yesterday, dis
missed the bill In the case OF Charlotte c. Mat
theWs agt. Wesley Matthews-bfll for divorce
on the ground OF adultery. The case Is dis
missed on the ground that there is no definite
proof Of residence here, and that the acts OF
adultery were out or the jurisdiction OF the
court.
THE AUCTIoNERRs CAsE-To-day, in the Cir
cult Court, Judge Cox decided the case OF Ear
holt ct al agt. b. G. BROKER l. Co.-action on
auctioneers bonds to recover for goods sold ard
not accounted for, sustaining the demurrer
that the bond was conditioned, and their rai5n-
ul returns to and for the protection of the Dr.
trct and not for the protection of creditors.
An appeal was noted.
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Golden. agent, since last report: 30, 900 herrfngs
rom s. to s. per thousand; 5000 shad from
$12 to SIS per hundred: 500 punches rock and
perch from IS to 40 cents per bunch.
If You WISH good tenants and your rents
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NEW CORAL, amethyst and Lake George dia.
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WHY poison the system with unknown drugs
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