Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-10

larry quiet nature full of charity, and who it
That evening. a little after seven O'clock, he
picked up his hat, saying he was going ont A
lady friend asked II 1t was to class and he re-
night being dark and rainy. When between
nth and 18th streets he was struck from behind
and had only time to say, "For Gods sake,
ond time and his death blow inflicted. There
were no witnesses of this crime save the four
participants one OF whom seeing what had been
doae tSx M aaed ana ran OIL S
they were mistaken. for when blood is shed the
perpetrator feels he is never safe. There was,
however, the power OF Godat he eye OF CO.,
some clue, some footprint, some circumstance
which leads to the discovery of crime. Young
Hirth's blood did not cry out long for ven en-,
police were in possession OF some phases and
facts which led to the discovery OF the murder
e1s: He here displayed plat Of the locality,
later, was allowed to be shown to the jury, and
the course Of the movements of those
who discovered the body and the posi-
speaker. He then related that the prisoners
with johnson went out to the corner of 18th
and T streets; that they proposed to go to
church on 18th street to sing; that they passed
over to 14th street; when at the corner of Sam
son street they asked the time and were told
1925 O'Clock: that they passed along street, Bed
VI,
that at 10th st. they met man named Brown,
whom Bedford asked to go along. This man
afterward saw them scuffling with another man
He then described the attack, Bedford striking
the two first blows and Queenan and Pinn also
striking. johnson then exclaimed "Fnr Gods
sake don't kill the man., and ran Off. They
would naturally ask what corrob )ratfng teSti-
mony they had, and he was frank TO say that
they would show where the parties met, when
Bedford asked the time; that Brown met the
parties: that the prints OF Johnson'S shoes were
a a "a n fhpf
although Hirth was robbed, the object was
murder.
Mr.. Perry closed at 2:1o and the defendants
waived their opening.
TIE FIRST WITNESS.
Rev. E. d. Owen, pastor of Mt. Zion NJ. E.
Church, was the first witness, and was being
examined when our report closed.
Amusements. etc.
A JAM AT FORD's OPERA HoUsE.-A large and
fashionable audience packed Ford's Opera
many people, including ladies' having to stand
during the performance, while number were
turned away. Haverly S great minstrel comb-
nation was the attraction, and the strong and
excellent company, and the extent and va
riety of last nights performance is calculated to
keep up the excitement during the week. The
programme is full OF novelties; in fact, conSti-
tutes new departure in the minstrel business.
The new songs and jokes in the first part of the
entertainment closed by the drill OF the Broad
way Isquad, are rapidly followed by the lively
g Turkish Review" the amusing sketch of '.The
Picnic" and many first class artists in their
specialtfes. closing with the j." K0lossal Cirkus,
with Billy Rice as clown, who knocks the spots
off Dan Rice. The grand entry, the bareback
riding, and those sagacious performing ele-
plants, must be seen to be appreciated; no de-
scI1ptfon can give an idea of this most comical
burleSque OF the modern great show. The per-
Torrance concludes with some rare feats by
Harry Parker's wonderfully trained troop OF
dogs. Judging from the packed house and the
enthusiasm OF the audience last night. it will
q n ont tn h
novel minstrel performance to secure their seats
in time.
NATIONAL THEATER.-There was large audi
enCe at the National last evening. Fun on the
Bristof' is built on the same groundwork as 1.-THE
Tourists but instead OF the Pullman car the
scene is laid OF the steamer and the haps and
mlShapS to the passengers are different, though
well arranged and Iaughable Fun on the
BristOf is perhaps little lower in tone than
the Tourists" and not quite so well performed
The stage settings are magnificent. The
evening laughed till they couldn't laugh any
more. The singing and dancing We're good and
almost everything in either Of these lines was
dan was perfect in brogue and good in acting.
Her daughters '.Dora" and '.Norah' by Miss
Jourdan and d, Miss Hallock respectively, were
amusing. Altogether the piece promises to
nave successful run here.
THEATER COMIQUE.-In the Blondes the Com
ique has this week a drawing attraction. The
whole performance is up to the high standard
Of excellence maintained by this enterprising
theater; Standing room only last night.
ODD FELLOWS HALL.-"tncle Toms Cabin
will be presented in odd Fellows Hall next
Wednesday evening for the first time. There
Will be strong cast OF characters and elaborate
scenery. MI. George kunkel, the great origi-
nal II ncle Tom" will appear. The Louisiana
troubadours and the Old Virginia minstrels Will
appear in their cotton scenes and sing Old
camp-meetfng hymns
MRS. ADELINE DUvALL MACK, of New York,
Elocutionist. viii give course of studies at
Tallmadge Hall, Thursdays and Saturdays, at
pm, commencing Saturday, February 14th.
Tickets for course OF eight lessons, $3-for sale
at hall.
THE GRAND LEvEE of Pioneer Council No. /.
Sons of Jonadab will be held at Masonic Temple
this evening. This council always gives the
most attractive leyeeS.
TALLMADGE uALL--The first of a series of
tableauX, and musical and literary entertain
mentS under the auspices OF the Calvary Baptist
church, will be given at Tallmadge Han this
evening. The programme is well selected
LINCOLN HAII--Lincoln Hall was filled last
evening by a delighted audience. The enter
tainment given by the McGibcny Family was
treat from beginning e end. Every one Of the
large family is a born Ausclan. They deserve
the praise that has been so generously bestowed
upon them wherever they have appeared. They
continue at Lincoln Hall this week.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.-The course OF lee
lures on Americas Place in History" by Mr..
John F1ske, commencing next Friday evening
in the congregational church, will be sure to
attract a very large audience from among our
most cultivated citizens. Mr.. Fiske has been
invited to deliver these lectures in Washington
by the President, the members OF his Cabinet
and by Senators and Representatives
GoNZAGA HALL.-A very delightful perform
ance OF a Pinafore" was given at this hall last
evening in aid of st. Aloysius school for girls
1t will be repeated this evening.
A FAMILY Row.-This morning in the Police
Court, Adolphus Patterson was charged with
an assault and battery with intent to Kill Rosa
Foard, who testified that this man was throw
ing stones at some children in front Of her
house. and on her going out to make him de-
sist he struck her on the head with a hatcheJ.
knocking her ipsensible. Patterson testified
that he went to Rosa'S house to see her sister,
who is his WIFE, and on leaving he WAS assaulted