Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-05

the stand and was further cross-examined, and
he related the story of his life during the three
| years since he landed in New York. He stated
| and stopped at Condos house. While there
met Rotunno, but did not know where the
clothes on; did not know that he wore money
| belt. Witness had about $50, and after the
murder was discovered he exchanged SIG for
! ltaiian money at different times. Mrs Moilco
| changed the money after the murder In com:
pany with Pasquaie Albodante. He changed
exception Of 30 ana francs in o god. Sent
the paper money in a registered letter
to Italy in September, from 9TH to 18th.
| Witness never borrowed any money OF RO-
tunno ON the night he sappeared or at any
time. Witness has three razors now at the Jail;
| bought one since the murder, about month
| ago. stopped work at noon, as he did not feel
| well, and went to sleep.
The razor with which 1t is alleged the deed
was done was shown, and witness said he had
| never seen 1t before it was not his
| The cross-examination was concluded about
o'clock, and he was re-examined in chief.
| Need Of a New District Building.
| WHAT CHIEF CLERK ROCK SAYS ABOUT IT IN
| HIS REPORT.
| Chief Clerk Joseph c. Rock, of the Engineer
| Commissioners office, to-day submitted his
| annual report, in which he says: "The build
| ings occupied for municipal offices are lily
adapted for the purposes for which they are
| used, with little ventilation provided;
the rooms are small and dark, and the air is
very impures They are now very much
overcrowded with valuable records the
by the combustible material of which
the buildings are constructed, and
| places. In case OF fire their destruction would
| be inevitable, and the loss an irreparabie
one. would lead to ceaseess litigation.
The growth of the city in wealth and popu-
| lation, entails upon the city, government
additional cares and work annually.
and the time is not far distant when it will be
cOmDpllpd larger.
mOdiOus quarters. In view of this fact have
again to call your attention to the need of
new building for municipal offices commensu-
rate with the wants of the city at present and
in years to come. The rapid growth of taxable
property. which is increasing annually, Will
yield sufficient revenue to warrant the con-
structIOn OF Il fre-proof building, in which all
local municipal offices and local courts could be
located, that would be useful and ornamental
The amount now paid for rent aud repairs, the
increased cost for heating and lighting, would
pay 3 per cent per annum on capital of
Under the act of Congress Providing for the
settlement of all outstanding claims against
dictiOn on the Court of Claims to hear the
same, three hundred and ninety-four suits
were filed, embracing claims for millions Of
dollars. All but forty cases have been disposed
OF, with but few cases where recovery was
made against the District, and i'll these the
amount recovered was greatly reduced. In
many cases counter judgments were secured.
OF the forty remaining eases quite n large num-
Der will be disposed OF during the present term
by referees
Mr.. DOrsheimer's Horse RIMS Away.
District Attorney Dorsheimer, of New York,
had narrow escape in run away acct
dent this afternoon. The driver was thrown
from the box and the horse fell near the Airing
ton, other use the occupants OF the carriage
woul pfooa"y have been seriously injured.
The New Amusements.
NATIONAL TIEATEK.-Few events of the dra-
matte season excite more general and wide
spread interest among all patrons of the higher
drama than the annual visits of that most
delightful and accomplished OF American com
edians Mr.. Joseph Jefferson. Everything he
does is finished with most exquisite art, and
full oil gracious geniaity that is irresistible.
This season, last, he will be seen in three
characters, tuteb fgumnaer in "rhe Cricket on
the HEARTH" Mr.. GOiiyitiy, in LEND Me Five
Shillngs, and Rip Fda Hinkie. The two plays
first named will be given Monday. Tuesday and
Wednesday evenings, and rip Van Wrinkle"
for The remainder OF the week. Mr.. Jefferson is
supported by good company.
FOEDS OPERA HOUSE.-A comedy, ADAPTED
from the German, which was great success
at Days theater, New York, last season,
will be the attraction at this house next
week. The play is entitled "a Night or" aud
is said To tie one of the most delightful little
len BY Mr. Ray
edy company, which contains several excellent
actors and actresses, among them Harry Hotto,
Clarence Harvey, Hardie Vernon, Mrs. Clara +.
M,eder, Miss Virginia Brooks and Miss Helen
Leigh. Seats are now on sale at Ford's.
ALBAUGH's OPERA HoUsE.-The ample stage
of this house will again be given over ne xt week
to the spectacular drama, the announced at
traction being BARLEY Campbelrs siberia"
This play has already been seen here q number
of times, and has always met with good popular
success. Its incidents appeal strongly to large
class OF theater patrons. 1t Is announced that
1t will be put upon the stage in line style, with
elaborate scenery and settings. The dramatic
company will be a COM petent one.
The SUNDAY EVENING CONCERT.-An
attractive program has been arranged for the
initial concert OIL the series which it is intended
TO give at the National theater this winter
very pleasing artist. Mr.. Walter F. smith, the
cOrnetist, who LOOK the place OF MIR. Jaeger in
the Marine band is said to be a master of his
instrument. Mr.. Ernest Lent, the violOncellist
is already favorably known here. Prof. Sousa
will direct and conduct the Marine band in
person.
LECTURE BY REV. ROBERT CoLLYER-It
will be learned with great pleasure by thou
sands Of Washingtonians that Rev. Robert
Father Taylor, the Methodist sailor preacher
at All Souls church, ON Monday evening. Dr.
COllyer is noted tor his humor and elOQuence
and the quaint sayings and doings of Father
Taylor will furnish an attractive theme.
The BIscHoFF CoNcERTs.-The first concert
of the Bischoff course at Congregational church
last night was largely attended and proved a
fine entertainment. DIR. Bischof rendered two
and the "Invitation to the Dance" by Weber
DIR. and Mrs. Woodmnn and the st. Cecilia
quartette also participated.
tainment in the South Washington Star Lee
ture course a lecture on East Indian customs
history and language, by San-ah-Brah, pleased
and instructed q large audience at the Taber-
nacle last night. San-ah-Brah, who has n
pleasant voice and Il good command OF la.l-
guage. illustrated his lecture With numerous
specimens of Indian objects of art, etc.
HEROES OPERA HoUsE--Iarge numbers of
week at this house, unable to obtain admission
to see the really creditabie performance of
1.-The Mikado," given by Mr.HerZOgs company
II the court decides the injunction proceedings
begun by Mr.. John T. Ford in favor OF Mr. Her
FOG, ''The MilSadO'' will be continued for some
time to come. If Mr.. Ford obtains the injunc-
ton, ''The Pirates Of Penzance" will be put on
DIME MUsEM.-Mr. Edward Il. Lang comedy
company will begin weeks engagement at
this popular resort on Monday in musical
farce-coInedy. entitled "Scheming," which is
highly spoken OF for its laughter-cOmpeling
qualities by the press OF other cities. Mr.. Lang
Is said to have with him n company of capable
comedians.
THEArER CoMIoUE.-The management of
this house continues to give its patrons excel
lent variety entertainments, and as a conse-
Quencc there has been q steady increase of
patronage. The show of this week was an ex-
cellent one, and another good one Is In prepara-
ton Tor the coming week.
THE EASTERN QUEsTIoN.-The course of lee.
lures announced by Prof.. Supp is OF paramount
interest and Importance, especially ut the
present time, as one Of the lectures comprises
thorough eiucidation OF the much vexed east
ern question, past and present, including the
latest complications in Eastern ROumelia, Ser
| via, Bulgaria and Burmah, illustrated by large
| coiored maps, painted expressly for the lee
| ture