Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-07-20
CITY AND DISTRICT.
AmusementS Tonight


Amusements Tonight.
ALBAUGHs OPERA HOUsE.-"Fatinitza.'
CoMIoUE SUMMER GARDEN.-Variety.
Condensed Locals.
Street lamps will he lighted at HOO p. m.
and extingui>hed at 3:11 a. M.
Mrs. II. r. COstOn, OF this city, a guest of the
American Yacht club, at Shelter Island y. y,
was Injured Saturday by falling down stairs at
The following are the leading scores made at
the archery meeting Saturday: American
Round-I- W. MaXSOn, 425: j. r. Paret, 30;S;
W. :. MDnix, 2S2; L. b. Wight, PSI; +. W3
Croker 100. Columbia ftound-Mrs. Maxson,
rs: Miss Holmes, 212; Miss Cooke, 1919; Miss
Van DOren. 116.
Mr.. Augustus Kerker. the conductor of the
orchestra at AlbaughS. was on Saturday pre-
scented by the members of the chorus with a
fine silver mounted ebony baton.
THE BUTCHERS FEsrIvAL.-The Butchers
Benevolent association will have prize shooting
and bowling at their barbecue at the Schuetzen
park tomorrow. There will be parade before
the festival over the following route: Start from
'eInoEoitan hall AT = p. m, to 9TH street, to
avenue To 10Th street. To +. to 9TH, to the park.
The oxen will be cut at q p. m.
THE ASTI-ABATTOIR FUND.-Some years ago
bill was introduced into Congress to give all
slaughter-house business in this District to an
tbattoir company. The butchers of the Dis
rict raised considerable sum to oppose the
project. The funds have been on hand ever
since. but now; when all prospect of the abat,
"
Is being refunded, and u meeting of the con-
tributOrs VIII be held this evening to accom-
plish that purpose.
THE MEXICAN EDITORS-An informal meet
Ing was held at Wizards Saturday night to
make arrangements for the reception of the
Mexican editors on their arrival in this city o.
morrow night. The meeting decided to request
the prOprietors of the daily papers to make
some arrangements for the entertainment of
the visitors y meeting is to be held at 9 o'clock
this evening in paror No. 10, at Wizards, for
that purpose.
TROUBLE ABOUT PARTY WALL.-To-day,
Fredercka Eckert. filed bill against Arunah
= Abel and others to restrain defendants from
tearlng out the wall Of her premises, and an in
bond. Mrs. Eckert states that on the 18th of
May last she leased premises 1919 street of
L. j. Fisher & Co. for three years from July 1st:
that she has fitted up the building and furnished
the rooms for the purpose OF renting them. and
defendant having bought the adjoining lot is
about to erect building thereon. and threat.
ems To remove the wall of her premises, which
Will greatly injure her.
Two LADIES ASSAULTED BY CoLoRED
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES night. about nine
O'Clock, Mrs. Lydia Elliott and Mrs. Sallie Dick
erson, of 907 f. street were leaving the Center
market by the 9th street entrance. when they
Were suddenly confronted by a young colored
man. who grabbed satchel from Mrs Elliott
but she held fast 10 ii, and he fercely assaulted
both ladies before he could get possession of it,
The thief then attempted To escape through the
square fronting the market, but Officer Galway
overlook him at 9Th street. In his flight the
Thief threw the satchel in the square, which
afterwards found by Officer kenny The
man who was arrested turned out to be Man.
sell Carter alias John Williams 30 wears old
who has served Il term in the penitentary. He
was fully identified by the ladies being their
a~>ailant- When searched AT the station "A
memorandum hook was found ON him, and in
u was written the name of CullamOre. buSi-
ness man of Fast Washington. Yesterday morn
-n@;on Mr. W. ". Case, OF 2oI New Jersey ave-
iue, identified the book having been stolen
from his residence about two weeks ago. Lieut..
{ Nli''tu' Wiz W. or Irse oIfHrs, Searchtd
found nickei-pla;ed PecF-o-Day clock there
which " iiliam> mother said that her had
hr.'2nt h"ine ai'u; w" weeks ago, but lie re-
fused 10 tell n"r whore he got il. The prisoner
l. held NJ tho 18th precinct station and will be
Tied III The Police Court tomorrow.
Too FREE WITH HIS EMPLOYERS Horse
Turrey Valley. "a culOred boy in the employ of
". y. Johnson. the wood and coal dealer. has
lately been in the hi.'it of taking his eInploy-
s-r'~ h1r~. from the stable on SUNDAYS without
permission ard 0VerGriving him through the
f1'untrH Yesterday the boy was caught by
o;hcer >han6s. and in the Police Court this
morning Judge smell fined him $50 or 80 DAYS
ON the farm.
ACCIDENTS FROM RUNAWAY HoRsEs.-The
morse attached Ia the carriage containing Mr.
Julius aGncT, his wife and his children ran
away yesterday near 18th and ii streets. Mrs.
agner was thrown out and was severely hurt
bout the head. The Others escaped uninured
4 horse attached To a buggy belonging to
Ut street. ran away on 9th street. and dam
aged the buggy hadly.-An ice wagon belong
ing To William King was upset at the corner Of
l2 n street and Pennsylvania avenue YESTERDAY
oy the morse running away; damage S25-
FUNERALS YEsrERDaY-The funeral of the
late Col. NJ D. Months at Foundry church YES
terday afternoon was largely attended by the
odd Fellows, including the Uniformed Pa
Ine Grand Lodge ard Beacon Lodge. No. 10
IN Daughters of Rebekah and the Grand Army
OF the Republic also united in the services. The
interment was had al Arlington--The funeral
oi Joseph Reynolds occurred yesterday after
Rev. Dr. samuel NJ Shute, assisted by Rev Dr.
John H. Elliott OF the Church of the Ascension
9 2 The Pall-oearers were John q. Judd,
John L. Given, Edgar Speiden. Edward Young
Robert NcMurray and John Clark. The inter
meni was made at Oak Hill-Instead of the
usual morning services at HlrnIine NJ. r.
church yesterday. the funeral service of Miss
Nlrgle H. Cook. young Lady of l.. took place
Cox. the lawyer. After the services. which
were largely attended, the interment was made
at Gienwood.-The funeral of Charles Mann
TOOK place from his late residence. 412 I. street
northwest at o'clock yesterday afternoon,
ard was largely attended. Rev. Dir. bonner, OF
The English Lutheran church, performed the
funeral ceremony ut The house. Columbia
Lodge, No. 10 IO.O.F. of which deceased was
member. attended ia body The remains
were placed in the vault at Congressional GENE
terry, after services by Colu mbia Lodge.
A REAL ESTATE SALE-Henry F. Davis
trustee. has sold to- Francis Thomas for
ei -J25- six lots ON the south side of Maryland
avenue and street, between lat and "a streets
northeast
ATHLETIC ENHIBITION.-There will be an ey-
,ibitiOn of athletic exercises at Athletic PARK
Wednesday evening. under the ausDices OF the
y: NJ e y. gymnasium. r. W. Hanna and
'" r. triSt VIII contest for "a gold medal in the
nYe-Tuiie bicycle race. There will also be n one
mile bicycle race, walking. jumping, hurdle
aud sack races, jumping, etc.
FINED on THREE CHARGEs.-"Miker' Nolan.
who keeps a corner grocery In South Washing
ton. was before the Police Court to-day ON thrc,
charges. as follows: AssauIting his wife. Mary
profanity and threats The judge answered the
three charges as follows: $50 or 30 days; SO or
days, and 500 bonds or months.
FRUSTRATED EY THE HEAT.-Edward Huck
= German Iaborer from Montgomery county.
Ma, was overcome Yesterday morning by the
e:ti. while On the 9Th street road. near Bright
Va ii lie taken To FreeGman's hospital
fOF treatment
TEiE RECENT FIRE.-The burned out news
MA "cF- in ~oite Oi difficulties have not missed
an Issue. The Republican * now issued from
Tue a s';tHliShment OF Gibson Brothers.; the Pos.
rom McGilFs; the Cr6tc, from Darby s; and tilc
tfezeete. rom PolkinhoTn's Mr.. Stison Hut
cllns. who wftS away from the city at the time
u the fire, returned here yesterday.