Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-30

Alleged Attempt to Bribe a Witness.
NATTER WHICH WAS CALLED TO JUDGE SMELLS
ATTENTION THIS MORNING.
Prosecuting Attorney Moore called Judge Snell's
attention this morning to a determined effort On
the part of some parties to "flx" witness In
rape case. He said that the colored woman Hen
rictta Robinson, who was brutally outraged in
''Swampoodle' on the 4th OF this month by Maui
rice Conners, Patrick McNulty and James Rey
nods, has been Ia approached by certain individuals
Jail under s. 600 bonds awaiting the action OF the
grand jury. Lieut. Kelly, OF the Swampoodle pre-
cnct stated to the court that he had learned that
persons working in the interest OF the prisoners
had raised money to get the prosecuting witness
out OF town, and he deemed it his duty take her
into custody under these circumstances Mrs.
Robinson, who was present, was told by the court
If he sent her to jail as a witness she would re-
ceive 81. .25 per day witness fees. She said she
had family, and 1t would be inconvenient for her
to so to jail She said she would appear when
her would induce her TO leave the city. The court
said he thought she was an honest woman, and he
did not want to compel her to suffer the hardship
sOnal bonds for her appearance. She was notified
by Judge Smell and Mr. Moore TO have any one ar
rested who attempted to brlbe her, and they
would be punished to the extent OF the law.
The Potomac Archers.
THE CONTEST YESTERDAY WITH THE SANDY SPRING
Irregular archer's weather" was the verdict
passed by the Potomacs as they met yesterday
morning for their trip to Sandy Spring. Arriving
at midday at the residence OF Mr. Francis Miller,
where the targets had been set out, and having
lunched and renewed many pleasant friendships
soon the merry thud OF the arrows rang out the
music so dear to the followers OF Robin Hood. The
Brooke and Miss Debbie Brooke, of the sandy Spring
club. In the team contest at the American round
the Potomacs led, the score being-Sandy Spring,
Al Brooke. 1898: Miss Debbie Brooke, 1872; C. F.
Brooke, 1856; H. H. Miller, 172; total, ,053 Poto-
macs-L Maxson. 1856; W. A. Bartlett, 334; F. o.
bla round: Sandy spring-Mrs. C. F. Brooke, ssl;
Mrs. AL Brooke. 140; total371. PotOmacs-Mrs w.
A. Bartlett, 1888; Mrs. Butcher. l65; total 363-
victory resting with the Sandy Spring ladies. In
divdual scores at the Columbia round were-Mlss
Van Doren, 1852; Miss Freeland, $50; Miss Morse,
American round-Mr. MINK, aos; % Mr. ' Paret. los @
The scores made by the last three are very good,
these members having but recently joined the
club. At SundOwn the PotnmacS bade farewell to
their friends, and with lingering regret that the
happy day was past wended their way home. The
tomacs October 7th when the latter club holds its
fal! field meeting at its range on Columbia
Heights.
FLIGHT OF CARRIER PIGEONS TO BALrIMoRE.-A
very interesting exhibition OF the wonders Of the
carrier pigeon occurred in the east Capitol Park
OF Baltimore bred birds, the property OF Mr. John
Abel, were liberated for a trip to that cty The
air line distance from this city to Baltimore is 80
miles. The birds started OF with rush, and
when last seen were flying very swiftly in north
easterly direction Mr.. Grant Parish editor OF the
Poultry ReUtetr, who liberated them. expected the
birds to arrive at their loft in Baltimore in less
than 60 minutes.
A special dispatch to THE STAR from Baltimore
announced that two birds arrived home at 9:51,
one at 9:53, and one at 1920.
THE WAR AGAINST UNLICENSED LIQUOR DEALERS
License Agent Raft is still waging war against the
viOlatOrS Of the liquor laws. In the Police Court
this morning Timothy Cannon was charged with
keeping an unlicensed bar, and forfeited collateral
Frank Gallagher, OF 1136 21st street and Michael
Leach, OF 10th and NJ streets, were charged with
the same OffenSe. and the cases were continued
until next Wednesday.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEAcHERs.-The annual
institute or the teachers OF Montgomery county,
Md. which has BEEN in progress during the
week, was closed at Rockville last evening. Among
the the. lecturers were Mr.. Frank Miller, Mr. VIM. T.
Nelson, formerly OF St. Johns Annapolis Yester-
day morning Hon Montgomery Blair addressed
the institute, and spoke in complimentary terms
OF the progress OF the public school system In the
county.
THE GARFIELD MONUMENT FAIR-The District Of
Columbia commissioners for the Garfield fair last
evening appointed the following-named ladies as
ladies' aid society," to act in connection with the
District board :-Mesdames j. w. Boteler. j. B.
Ricketts, G. B. Raum, C. c. Duncanson, NJ.
WaesaaD, f. D. neeo Cooke AGIeFi e. A. hSyn Willard d.
W. T. sherman. Amos Webster, John Tweedale
w. T. Carroll, N W. Fitzgerald, 7. w. BARLEY, E.
w. Hooker, w. B. H-zen, F. A. Richardson, George
w. Adams. S. H: K,uffmann, o. E. Presby, ]. W.
Thompson, Philip Such; W; N; Calf, A: L Barber,
Lewis Davis and r. C. Fox, Misses Riddle S. Jo-
Saph, Mary r. Oyster, - Morgan, j. A Baker. W.
2. Whittlesey, S. S. Smell, E. c. Dean and Kate
Pratt
A PrLFERING SERVANT PuN1sHEp.-A colored
Ct,np oh in fha pO1
Court this morning with stealing a lot OF grocer
les and provisions from Rev. Samuel Cramer. Mrs.
in her employ, and on several occasions she car
ried of groceries and other articles from the
house The prisoner pleaded guilty, and was SEN
fenced to Is days in JAIL
Affairs In West Washington.
PERsoNAL.-Mr. Edward Turkenton, past
master Of George C. Whiting lodge, has left for
SCARCITY OF vEssEIs-The port is entirely
deserted this morning, not vessel being at any
COMPLAINTS are made by the upper residents Of
High street at the disorderly crowds that con-
gregate on the commons at night The Bridge
OF their stores are used at night for all sorts OF
improper purposes, such as eating and sleeping
places, &c.
THE TEMPERANCE MovEMENT-The meeting at
"Bud'' Eaglestons tent last evening was largely
attended and unusually interesting. Addresses
were made by Messrs Holden, Avery and Morti-
| announced that he had begun the canvass of the
city for funds and material for the erection OF the
proposed tabernacle on Capitol Hill He proposes
to lay the cornerstone Of the building some time
during October next
Mr.. BENZ. FAwcErr has purchased 100 acres of
| land near Colesville, Montgomery county, for $1S
per acre. Mr.. tawcett will be remembered as the
owner OF "Dexter."
MARY PEARSON a white girl, 13 years of age, liv-
| ing at 1925 street, was sent to the Children'S
hospital yesterday by the sanitary department OF
| the police department.
CONDITION OF THE WATER-Great Falls, receiv-
ing and distributing reservoirs, very turbid.
HIGH TIDE.-October 1, 1857 am, II % pm.
| October 2, II :48 am.
Alexandria Affairs
Reported for The EVENING STAR
| SCHOOL BOARD.-The city school board met last
night, and in the absence Of President SnOwden,
| R L Carne was called to the chair. The resigna-
| tiOn OF Dr.. VIM. B. Gregory as trustee from the
third ward was accepted. Miss Alberta V. SisSon
| was unanimously chosen teacher, to be assigned
| to the male Ward-method school An appropriation
OF $1 900 for the salaries OF teachers and janitors
| insurance and interest was made, and $3.50 was