Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-27

Sdtley, MIS-. JnO. A. MI. w. A. galley,
Mrs. S. j. Gass, Mrs c. B. Smith, Mrs. L. p VIII
Arnold. Mr.. E. s. Peek, Mi. L. S. Emery. ~
MIR. Burrhus' Suicide.
FINANCIAL TROUBLES SUPPOSED TO HAVE UNSETTLED
HIS REASON.
Frederic c. BurrhuS, who was found dead in his
room In Everett'S hotel, in Barclay street, New
York, Thursday morning, with two gas burners
turned on and the room full OF gas, was formerly a
prominent resident of Sing Sing. He carried ON a
prosperous stationery trade. At the close OF the
war he bought plantation in Georgia He was
then worth about $50 600. He found rice-growing
improbable, and after another unfortunate venture
In Iowa he returned without his fortune. For two
years Mr.. Burrhus has been collecting Alabama
claims for prosecution.
Mr. Everett said yesterday: cat first secuted
the notion that Mr.. Burrhus had committed sui
eide, but something has been found since which
changes my OPINION hc one OF his pockets was
opened He found among the papers an agreement
between Waldo HutchnS, Jr, and believe another
side, and Mr.. Burrhus and VIM. H. Roach on the
other that they should Jointly press all the Ala
bama claims they could collect, and that the law
each Of the amount realized. On another paper Mr.
Burrh9s had estimated that his share ought to come
Mr. p. D. Penney, nephew OF Mr. Burrhus then
saw Waldo Hutchinson, who said MI. Burrhus had
no claim on him, as he had recently bought Mr.
Burrhus' claim for $500. Mr. Penny and others think
that Mr.. Burrhus disappointment in this matter so
preyed On his mind that he took his life while in
sane.
Messrs. Waldo Hutchins jr, and Augustus s. Hutch
ms said: "Mr. BurrhuS and Mr. Roach were our
clients in this matter OF the Alabama claims Burrh-
us money gave ont AS we thought the claims were
good we advanced money under an agreement
that we were to have third OF the proceeds Burrh-
us borrowed more and more money from US and
we thought he was drawing out all the money he
would make by the transaction, so we required him
to assign over to us his third of the proceeds.
tl,,rv
suit of the litigation 1t Is more difficult to prove
the claims than we thought it would be- AS to the
sum OF 900 which Mr. Burrhus figured as his share,
1t Is too steep. He was very Sanguine person. and
estimated that the full amount OF the claim, with
interest, would be recovered He seemed to be
satisfied with his dealings with u.s."
Amusements, &C.
NATIONAL THEATER.-ssThe ROmany Ryen will be
repeated tonight for the last time. Next week
we are to have the ever popular ''Back Crook" un-
der the management of the KiralfyS. The beautiful
scenery, costumes and stage effects promised will
FoRD's OPERA HoUsE.-'svhmn has proved de-
cided hit and Mr.. Neil Burgess will withdraw after
week the eminent tragedian, Mr. w. e. Sheridan, an
old Washington fayorite, will hold the boards in
series OF Shakspearean performances, supported by
strong dramatic company.
THEATER COMIQUE.-KingS Burlesque Company
close their engagement tonight. Next week "The
World" will be given with strong company.
DIME MUsEUM-Many new attractions are prom
tSed for next week, among them the greatest living
representative man monkey as JOckO, the Brazilian
ape. The stage entertainment entirely new and
wonderful.
A COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT will be given on FRI
day evening" November I'd, by the congregational
EVAN Will sing "F1Or di Marghertta," Miss Eva
Mills the Jewel Song from Faust, Miss Matte Gray
"The Rosebash, !" Herr Josef Beekel Will give solo
on the contra-basSo, and numerous other well
known local artists will appear.
CRIMINAL CASES ASSIGNED FOR TRIAL MONDAY
The following cases are on the assignment in the
Criminal Court for Monday: Benz. F. Bigelow, en-
Dezzlement; John Vincent, alias VfnsOn aSSaulting
officer; Thomas Clark and Abraham Banks, house
John BlackstOn alias John Black, one case OF house
breaking at night and cne OF house breaking In
day; Charles E. barber, assault {appeaD; George
breaking; Dennis Harris, house breaking; Emil
Nj ontlOp, house breaking; ChaS. w. Hutchinson
assault tappeaI, and George Northridge and VIM
Byron, house breaking.
WEST VIRGINIA EDITORS CoMING.-The Commits
soners to-day received letter from Mr.. G. T. Cos
tying them that the State Press Association Of West
Virginia viii visit this city about November list next
on their excursion trip, which embraces visit to
the mayors OF which cities have rendered that asso
citation cOurtesieS. The Commissioners state that
they will write the association friendly note In
arrival will do anything In their power to make
their visit agreeable.
Court this morning VIM. r. Williams was charged
with sssaulting Lena Williams, his wife. Mrs
ewes. Which She admitted her husband caused. but
begged the court to let him on, because it was his
first ofense and he was the sole support OF herself
beaters could not be excused by him because they
were the support OF their families, and imposed
fine Of so
The Courts.