Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-11
Picnics. Excursions. &c.

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1HE MARY " DISTINCTION makes excursions to
OccoquaG Fills Mpndlys WeCineslays and Fri
GayS, 10 Marsnall nan Saturdays, and to Marshall
haii ana Giymont SUNDAYS
LOWER CEDAR PoIST--The Armenia makes ex-
curslon trips 20 Lower Cedar Point every day,
except Saturday.
Mt. vERNOS--The steamer W. W. Corcoran
makes trips To Mount Vernon and adjacent points
every day, except sunday, leaving at 10 a. m and
returning at $50 D. m Special excursion trins
down the river are given Saturday nights ana
Sunday afternoons.
returning at II.
GREAT FALLs:-The steam packet Excelsior
makes trips 10 Great Falls and Cabin John Bridge
sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays
DEATH OF Mr. JONATHAN TAYLOR - Mr.. Jona-
sIah taylor, WeLl-knOwn contractor. died yes
terday morning at his home. No. llOa 9Th street
noItnWtst after brf 4 Illness or angina pectoris
Mr.. Taylor was born IN Virginia. in 1919. ana was
cousin OF Gen Z'chary Taylor. In early If. he
was engaged as a trader among the Indians
In the West Afterwards he engaged
In business in Madison. Wis, aud re-
terms In the Wisconsin legislature. Afferwards
he made MS home in New York Tor ten years ana
ourinS the past eight or nine years lived In this
city he had a number OF contracts under the
board OF public WORKS and the District Commits
sionrrs, and was last engaged as 4 contractor Tor
the Killing OF the Potomac fats. The funeral VIII
.tke place at five O'Clock this evening from his
Iate nome. The services VIII be conducted By
Rev Mr. Fl yward, assistant rector or Epiphany
chnrch The following gentlemen Will act as pail
oeirers: Messrs VIM Bryan. \. E Merritt T. j.
Fisher, j. c. Lay, DR. HicEling ana j. Wilbur. The
feiiliihS Will be Inferred =. oak Hill cemetery.
THE WIDDlCoABE-MILEs AFFAIR-Mrs. Carrie
Miles, who figured as one OF the parties in the
VIII licombe-MileS scandal. which was made pub
nc through the Police Court last Wednesday
states that the d SOrderly conduct with which She
charged Mrs. Widdicoinbe did not consist in elect
Ing her from the house. She took out a warrant
Tor ars Widdconbe because the latter, she SAYS
had come 10 her house and applied vile epithets 10
her. f''-'0' ~
SHOT or A WASHINGTON EXCURSION TR,rS.-As a
Train OF exeursioniots from THIS city started from
Eliza station, on the Richmond, FREDERICKSBURG
known person fired pistol and wounded Lot
Wade, "A eolored man The ball entered Wade,s
., nsSk and came out Of the breast He was removed
as very dangerous. As IL is not known who rred
the shot, no arrest has been made.
ATTEMPTED HIGHWAY RoBBERY.-A bold attempt
ri highway robbery was made upon Maryland
avenue near sth street, Thursday last A coiored
man seized little son OF Mr. Jas w. Springman.
VINO was passing along with bank note Ia his
i nano, ana putting one hand over the lads mouth.
money. The lad cried out, however, and Mr. Fred.
springman fastening I'D struck the negro, who
Immediately ran on and escaped.
BIRTHDAY PARrIEs.-A pleasant entertainment
Wniteside. Ioi street, on Thursday evening. the
event being the birthday OF their only daughter.
Ella. The parlors were brilliantly illuminated and
nlied by large and pleasant company OF guests.
Numerous beautiful presents were received nota.
bic among them being several very handsome
baskets and bouquets OF flowers Choice music
and entertaining Rotations were enjoyed during
the evening, which came TO happy close with an
elegant repast.
Another entertainment OF the same character
occurred last evening at the residence Of Mr. NJ.
AeEwen, 45i NJ street, TO celebrate the fifteenth
birthday OF Miss Mildred, the charming young
daughter Of the host and hostess. The presents
here were also beautiful and appropriate, and In
cluded many nOral tributeS-one OF the most
noslceaole being magnificent bouquet OF sixteen
exQolsite white rose buds. Music and dancing
aoded thelf charm 20 the attractions OF the eve
Mng. ana about ten O'Clock the guests present
~ iouno nountifully spread With the Earest