Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-03-27

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About one O'Clock this morning colOred man
was discovered trying to enter the second-story
window Of Mr.. d. s. Galliger's house, No. 1116
sth street northwest with the aid OF ladder,
but was frightened of by few pistol shots
from Mr.. Galliger.
About three O'Clock yesterday afternoon Ser
Tious Baltimore character, who attempted to
kill John, alias Sykes O'Brten on G street, near
the Government Printing Of1ice. Calm f1red
three shots nom revolver at OBrien, none OF
which took effect.
A day or two ago Mrs. NJ. NJ Kicker. well
known as Mrs. LockwOod's assistant, and Mr.
eight miles over the pavements of this city and
Georgetown, and made 1t in one hour and fifty
minutes.
many months past the District detectives have
been endeavOring to discover the young girl
Who has been p1actieing sharp game Jam 1 On sne
Coomes and Acton were successful last n1ght
In the arrest Of Elizabeth Thompson, whose
out as a domestic or nurse In privale families,
and then rob the house OF any valuables she
could lay her hands On and leave. She is OF
plexion, with black eyes, and has pre- possesS-
Ing appearance. Over twenty families are
known to have been robbed In this way. At
every house where she has been employed, 1t is
said, she had different name, her latest known
cognomens being Bessie Mitchell, Lizzie Car
roll, Maggie Mitchell, Lizzie Joyce, and Bessie
answer advertisements for nurses or maids in
the want columns of the papers She was CAP
tured last evening while answering an adver
tisement for domestic wanted at house on
18th street.
This morning the detectives went with her to
her mothers house In South Washington, when
stolen goods, consisting of Jewelry, clothing,
pieces Of silver plate, mantle ornaments, lace,
knives and forks, spoons, fancy articles, pic
lures, valued altogether several hundred dol
r.
tiers where she was able to remember from
whom every piece was taken no matter how
utterly eonfourded; as they had no knowledge
OF her acts, nor even suspected her OF any wrong
doing. She was shrewd enough to conceal
every thing, keeping them under lock and key.
and frankly confessed to the officers where she
had taken them. Ali are at police headquarters
except some articles OF jewelry which she
has just put In pawn or sold to pawnbrokers-
she states that this mania came upon her last
fall In November, to take any thing OF value she
could lay her hands on, but prior to that tine
she never stole as much as a pins worth from
any one, having been raised strict Catholic
and warned against all wrong doing. Her RICH
name, she says, is Frazier, and her father Is
dead. She is In great distress at the thought
Of having diSgraced her name and relations by
her Irresistible desire to pilfer, which she can
not control She gives the names OF those
from whom she has taken things, as follows.
J. T. Gull, DR.. RotterbeIg, F. d. Frouville, 8
Shedd, j. Fl. Robinson, E. Hays T. E. Rodgers,
and p. A. Auer, and says she is only too glad to
be able to restore them. The case is regarded
by Major Morgan and the officers as one OF
kleptOmania.
MISSIONARY MEKTING.-The annual meeting
Of the Baltimore branch OF the WOmen's Foreign
Missionary Society Of the M. e. Church was
Mrs. Stevens, OF Delaware and Miss Belle Hart
OF Baltimore, addressed the meeting.
Dr. Lanahan presided over the meeting to-
day, the first session Of which lasted from ten
this morning to one this afternoon. Four ad.
dresses were made but no business transacted
Miss Belle Hart, OF Baltimore, gave a descr1p-
was very interesting. Mrs. Pierce, Of Alexan-
drfa, talked of the field for missionary work in
Mexico and outlined how it is conducted Miss
Loftng reviewed the work in Syria and also
spoke on general topics connected with mis-.
Stonary work. Miss LOrfng represented the
Presbyterian branch OF the society. Miss Kelly
creased activity In missionary work and the
best manner OF prosecuting it. recess was
taken until half past two this afternoon.
PROF SHELDON and a number OF his pupils
entertained the patients OF the Government
Insane Asylum last evening by an exhibition
in the entertainment: Minerva sheldon Id
Sallie, Mamie and Josie Humphrey; Mabei Cor,
nish, Lille Baker, Rosie Minor, Neenah Gun
ION, Luiie Reid, Maggie Weaver, and Florence
cuted and greatly delighted the spectatOrs-au
Irish Tilt and hornpipe coming In for hearty
apDlduSc. Ou tuc Oh the eXllOltlOD
the Asylum musiclans-R. Cromelun, pianist
j. F. Hutchinson, viOlinist, and John BONNER
cOrnetist-toOk their places and dancing was
enjoyed by the patients and others until about
9Oclock.
l. o. o. F. ENTERTAINMENT. - The second
musical and literary entertainment by the en-
campments OF Odd Fellows took place at the
han IN East Washington last evening, and there
was large attendance, Notwithstanding the
rain. The programme included harmonicat
solo, by Mr. j. p. kegrerteS: recitation. Miss
Annie Lewis; trio, Misses Allen and Joe Smith
piano solo, Miss Ella Craig; song. Mr.. j. A
DAILY; duet violin and piano. Masters Shep
herd and Donaldson; reading (.'The Origin Of
odd Fellowship Mr.. Crypt Palmoni: duet fol
flutes, DR.. Harrington and Mr.. Mcfarland song
tin Mcfarland. Tableaux-Aaron, the High
Priest, Rock OF Ages, Rebekah at the Well.
THE MORTALITY IN THE DISTRICT for the weeb
ending March Esd, was 81, or at the rate OF 81 !
per eco per anDum. OF the decedents, 81 were
white males, % white females, 81 colored male
and 22 cOlOred females; from consumption 16
pneumonia, 25; bronchitis, 6; scarlet lever, 5
Group, 2; diarrhGal 2: renittent feyer,2; cerebro
spinal meningitis, l; diseases OF the nervous
deaths occurred In Georgetown, 12 in Washing
ton. Z In the county, and I In the hospitals
6,,1ns, so-22 white males, % white females Is
coiored males, and 81 colored females. Mar
rfages reported, 23-14 white and colOred.
THE BOYS CLOTHING House of b. Robinson 4
CO., 900 Pennsylvania avenue, Is the recognIZad
headquarters for the equipment OF Youths;
boys and children. The elegant assortmenf NJ
suits, spring overeoats, kilt suits and other n -
tices for Clothing, Is large and varied AT prices
most popular this firm diSpOses OF their goods
and satisfaction is guaranteed In every in
stance. To parents and guardians we mos
cheerfully recommend this establishment anr
feel satisfied that visit win not be Regretted
A FINE RESIDENCE AT AUCrI0N.-We would
call the attention OF capitalists and others
the sale by Thomas bowling Of that elegan
property Is opposite one OF our most beautiful
parks and In the most fashionable sections O
the city, and Is, without doubt, the most desir
able property ever offered in WASHINGTON a
public auction. For terms, &C., see advertise
ment.
WAsHNGfoN FISH MARKKT.-Sold by r. A
Golden, ffsh agent, since last report: 100 shaf
oo1d from $40 TO $40 per hundred; 500 herr1ngs
D026 tn e1S thOl,co nd. f,,nohor