Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15

majority of the lots were probably mailed by
ing and evening until the whole collection is
disposed of. The auctioneer began to-day with
the miscellaneous articles.
THE DOUBLE HOMICIDE.
The Trial Of Louis SOmmer6eId for the
Murder Of His Wife and SOn.in.law.
In the Criminal Court this morning the case
of Louis Sommerfeld, alias Sonnenfeld, in
dicted for the murder of his wife Christine and
son-in-law GOtlieb Eisenbraun, by shooting
them on the Goth of last month on Maryland
avenue, near 18th street northeast, was again
up, ana the selection of a jury was proceeded
with, District Attorney Worthington appear
ing for the government and E. T. Phelps and
j. "A. Maedei tor the defendant.
A JURY SELECTED.
At 1O:45 the jury was completed, and those
selected was sworn as follows: George T. Stew
art, Raymond w. Burche, Lloyd Monkey, n. L.
Anderson James III. Stevenson Arthur L.
Thompson. Alex. Lewis, Thos. w Chase, Percy
F. n. Shoemaker. The two indictments were
consolidated. The prisoner, a stout-bult man
about 5S or go years Old, with gray hair, whis-
kers and mustache, and attired in an old over
coat and dark pants, was seated near his coun-
sci and appeared to be the most unconcerned
person in the court room.
Mr.. WorthingtOn opened the case for the
jury. speaking but a few moments, and was fol-
lowed by Mr.. Phelps, who said the defense had
Jurors withhold their Judgment til ali the ey,-
dence is in and then carefully examine as to
whether the hunanities of the law do not re-
duce the crime.
THE TESTIMONY.
Edwary Mccarthy testified that he was on F
street when he heard the shot and went over to
the house. He described the conduct of the
prisoner on his departure from the house as be-
ing very cool; that when the pistol was shown
to him he laughed and seemed Indifferent.
Bertha Eisenbraun, the daughter of Mrs. Som.
merieid and wife of GOtieib Eisenbraun, testi-
ea tn the then or ner m got ass Of
described the shooting. one or more of the shots
being directed at witness. Her husband asked
him, saying that he did not want any fussing
and ne then let the pistol drop out of his sleeve
and shot her husband. Witness then ran into
the mousse and the prisoner pursued her. firinga
shot at her, and in the back room he shot her
mother Her mother had left defendant seve-
as far back as six years ago: another
time, six months ago, when he prom
Wness "1 mother S M"a r ts n hfG w sh
worked, and she had never seen Sommerfield
work.
On cross-eXaminatiOn witness said when she
first saw the pistol, the end was in the sleeve
OF the prisoner. So,nmertield kicked against
Witness marrying Eisenbraun. lAt this point
she was quite overcome, and had to be carried
from the standl
Maria r. Payne, a colored girl living near the
scene, testified To hearing the shots and lookinS
over saw the deceased woman leaving the door.
Sonnerfield met her, and she turned back
when he shot again. When she Went over saw
identified Sommerieid, and said she saw him
go across Mary land avenue.
Dr. J. +. Hartisan testified to the autopsy on
the deceased. and to finding pistol shot wounds
which caused death.
Jonn M.Coyle testified to making plot of the
premises, Wnicl he explained.
Paul Danbridge testified that he was i'm the
neghborRood; heard Shots ran over and when
he heard the last shot saw woman throw up
"a 10 ia
called him in; saw Summerfield leave the
house with the pistol in his hand and followed
handed the prisoner to Officer Sack.
James F. ChiIis testified to the arrest and
that Summerield at first resisted.
Wm Myers testified to previous threats by
Summerfieid.
Leo Sumnerfield the 1S-year-oid son of the
prisoner. testified that ne had supported the
family liz, ior SIX years; ,hat he had frequently
once by hitting her with All axe, and once by
shooting. His father said he cid not get money
enough TO buy whisky with. When Ills mother
left the house size took nothing but her own
clothes.
Lieut.. J. F. Kelly testified to the prisoner
talking cody about the murder, saying that
they had taken his money.
officer Slack testified to the arrest; that when
good one, and said he did the shooting because
they had cheated him. He had, when searched.
seven other cartridges and some small change
TESTIMONY FOR THE GOVERNMENT CLOSED.
and the defense announced that 1t had no testi.
mony to offer.
The defense asked that they should not be re-
quired to go to the jury this afternoon, but the
court said as two hours OF the day remained he
could not grant the request.
Mr.. T. 2. Phelps 1T 2:l0 proceeded to address
the jury.
KILLED BY AN ACcIDENT.-The case OF George
HUH, a driver on the Metropolitan railroad,
charged with manslaushter in running his car
over the little girl Beckic Bunyea, ut the corner
OF 9Th and East Capitol streets, on the 18th OF
November. thereby causing her death. was
called for trial in the Police Court to-day, and
Mr. Appleby. for the defendant, pleaded mot
guilty" Testimony was heard showing the oc-
held it to be an accident and a case in Which
there was c,ntributory negligence. He there
fore dismissed the case.
COLUMBIA TYPOGRAPHICAL UNIONS ELEC.
TIoN.-The annual election OF Columbia Ty-
Friday afternoon. Following is q list OF the
candidates: President-A. p. Marston, VIM r.
Ramsey. William Floyd; vice presdent-Nat.
Jones, Lloyd Prather, Thos. T. Hurdle; reading
cierkLFrank l. stewart, Thee. n. Mace, H. Nc
Tyrreii: trusieesW ". Maian ns' SGhn r
Watkins candidate receiving highest number
to be voted forl--Julian L. Wright, Edwin III.
Blake, John Il. Dckman, 4. f. Boomer o. +.
Mattinsly, Il. X. Riley and b. w. ellis.
GREAT CLOsrNG-oCT SALE OF BooKs-Now
Is your opportunity to buy books at less than
publishers prices. Ne want every book sold by
February LIST. Any books remaining in our
house on that date will be sold at auction Come
now and take your choice. Remember books
make elegant presents Tor the holidays. Christ
mas and New Years cards Included In this sale.
Lansburgh i Bro, f20-is32-424-426 7th ST.
PIANOS AND ORGANS BELOW Cosr-Under
..For Sale-M Miscellaneous K. q. smith, lIO:S
iennsyivania avenue, advertiscs a number of
actual bargains In pianos and organs. These
instruments are In perfect order, and must be
sold, he says, the coming week, to make room
for a new stock.