Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-02
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Sumner Lee Shoots Blizzard Tyler in a
Quarrel OpersCards.
William Harness Attempts to Commit
Sufcide-Transferso of the Tenley-
town Parochial School.

About 10 am. yesterday Sumner Lee who
keeps an eating house next door to Edward
Tyler, who lives in Colton's alley, between
the canal and NJ street, Potomac and 33d
streets, was passing by the residence OF
the latter when Tyler invited him in to
play game of cards for fun. After play
irg two games Tyler suggested that they
play for cents. They did so, and Lee
won. He asked for his money. Tyler Of
fered to play again for the money, which
Lee refused to do. Tyler's wife and an
other woman urged him to give Lee the
nickel. This seemed to enrage him, and he
struck Lee, who went out and went next
ooor to his place to get pitcher in which
to get some soup. In passing Tyler's house
he CTyleD rushed out and grappled with
Lee, and, saying, I've already killed one
man, and, On you, I'll kill you, began
beating him. Lee says Tyler put his hand
behind, and he, thinking he was going tC
be killed, shot Tyler. The bullet passed un-
der the skin under the middle of the left
eye. and came out just in front of the left
ear. The wounded man was taken to Crop
leys drug store, and then sent to the
Emergency in d patrol wagon. Lee lives
with his mother on Prospect avenue. and
bears an excellent character, while Tyler Is
a very tough citizen.
Cable Line to Union Depot.
The track laying from the union depot
to the present terminus of the Washington
and Georgetown railroad is completed
This connection will not be made unit
the depot is finished
Desperate Attempt at Suicide.
William Harness, a drummer for G. w
Offutt. went into the bath room of his resi-
dence. No. 3055 Q street, about $50 this
morning and attempted suicide by cutting
his throat from the left ear 20 the Adams
apple, besides several other ugly gashes
His wife hearing the noise of the fall and
groans ran in, finding him lying over the
tub, covered with blood. DR.. Munson was
notified and attended to the mans wounds
The wife was almost overcome with grief
DIR. Munson says with proper care the
man will recover, as, fortunately, no large
arteries were severed. Ill health and de-
spondency is assigned as the causes.
Tenleytown Parochfal School.
Rev. Father John NJ. Barry, formerly pas.
tor of the Tenleytown Catholic Church and
ST. Gabriels, near Great Falls, was in town
this morning making arrangements for the
removal to Weaverton, Nd, of the furni-
ture In the parochial school established by
him at the smaller parish. Since Father
Barry's transfer the school has dwindlei
in membership by reason of the removal OF
several large families from the neighbor
hood and other causes
Father Barry is now in charge of tn.
parishes at Petersville, Brunswick and
Weaverton, and in addition has charge OF
two missions. His parishioners number ir
all over 1000 souls, the majority being a,
Brunswick He is highly satisfied with his
transfer. Father Barry is very much be-
loved by his new flocks, and some con
venierce Is always being provided for him
His energetic qualities seem to have de-
veloped even more since, and big strides
are being made in all affairs relating to The
parishes he has control of.
Assaulted afWomnn.
Edward Harris was arrested yesterday
by Officer Passan, for an assault and bat
terry committed upon Hattie Williams or
August II. Edward and Hattie had been
lovers, and had a falling out. On the day
mentioned he took three cobblestoueS and
hurled them at Hattis's- head. One of the
stones hit the mark and Hattie's head was
somewhat lacerated.
Red Dill Arrested.
Red Bill" and his trusty lieutenant. W he
were let off lately by Judge Mills in a case
of carrying concealed weapons, because il
was uncertain whether the razor he car
ried had handle on it or not, was ar
rested again last night at the third pre-
cinct and turned over to the seventh, on
account of an assault ard battery on I-e-
roy Neal. about three weeks ago
Mormon Elders Seeking Converts.
Twelve Mormon elders have made theil
appearance on the line of the canal neal
Hancock, and are seeking converts. They
have erected what they call "bowery,'
a covering of cedar brush. beneath which
seats for several hundred have been ar.
ranged.
Scalded to Death.
The three-year-old daughter Of William
Palmer was scalded to death day before
yesterday near Hancock. She pulled q
kettle of hot water over on herself. The
child fingered in terrible agony for owe,
twelve hours.
Won a Tournament Prize.
At the big Winchester tournament last
week Mr. Charles Hume of this place
crowned the first maid Of honor. He miss
ed the highest honors of the contest by but
one ring The other competitors were
men of recognized experience in the sport
Mr. Hume rode Mr.. Proctor's horse.