Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-10-06

TIE GERMAN BENEVOLENT SocIBTY.-The an
nual meeting Of the Washington German Benev-
client Society was held at their hall on Eleventh
street, on Saturday The following gentlemen
were elected officers of the Society for the ensuing
year: President-Chas. Walter, Vice President
Peter Enrich; Secretary-J. 6. Stock Vice Sec
retary-Henry Kaiser; Treasuler-F. Heider.
The annual report was read showing the con-
ditiOn of the Society. The report exhibits "A sur.
plus of funds of upwards of 500 the expenses
citation was instituted in 1885, since which time
they have built their hall on Eleventh street
which is OF brick, two stories and basement, for
the purpose of church service and free school
The school room is free Of rent to any teacher who
will take charge of the school, which has been i'm
fourishing condition for the last eight wears
Besides this the Society has contributed largely
to the support OF such poor families as have needed
assistance from the institution.
ACCIDENT "A lad, named Albert Lawley. was
this morning driving mule attached to cart
down Seventh street. When opposite the Dexter
House one of the traces became unloosed and the
mule taking fright dashed off, running against
the granite steps OF the hotel in his endeavor to
turn into the alley, throwing the boy out and in
Juring him severely. Although on examination
1t was found that no bones were broken, vet the
injuries received are considered of a dangerous
character, being internal. He was ia ken into the
restaurant under the hotel, where he is receiving
the attentions Of his friends.
THREE HORSES AND FoorMAN night
man named George w. Miles, Of Tennessee,
while Intoxicated, kicked up a in the streets,
near the Capitol, and abused passers- by in an
outrageous manner. He was arrested by the
watchmen on that beat, but declined TO 90 with
them, and as he was rather too heavy for them TO
Lift conveniently, they deposited him in liuht
wagon, and three Of them seizing the shafts and
the latest OF the party pushing behind with all
the leverage OF his immense weight, they trun-
died their man to the guard house, where he
was fined IS and costs
LAST NIGHT as the Montgomery Guards were
passing along Pennsy lvania avenue near Browns
Hotel, some one in the crowd near the ranks fred
pistol in The air, apparently through pure wan
tonness, and then ran towards Seventh street and
escaped In the crowd near the market.
This dangerous sport is a violation Of law that
should be severely punished and in every case
the full penalty shonld he enforced upon offend
ers.
MIR. WIN. J. STONE, well known for MANY
years as leading engraver in this city, and lat
terly through his intimate connection with the
business interests of the city, experienced an apo
pleCtic attack yesterday, while riding in his car
rage. BY the prompt remedies applied by his
son, DIR. Robert Stone, and by DR.. 4 hos. Miller,
he was seasonably relieved from his dangerous
situation.
THB PRESSURE HEREABOUTs-Itis understood
that Mrssrs. r. & A. n Dodge, of Georgetown,
have been compelled to yield to the financial
pressure, and that they Yesterday made an assign
ment for the benefit of their creditors. Heavy
losses upon sugar, and the failure of Messrs.
Abbott Dodge, have, 1t is supposed, occasioned
their suspension.
NUMBERS SoIREEs.-By the advertisement it
will be seen that Prof Munder commences his
agreeable soirees tomorrow night. We are glad
to hear that his classes rapidly filling, aud 1t
would be strange were it otherwise, in view of
his accomplishments and the interchangeable pains
he bestows upon his pupils.
ASSAULT AND PROFANITY Officer King YES
terday arrested VIM. Bailey for an assault Oh a
boy. Justice Dom held him to security for peace.
The same person for using profane and indecent
language In the street, was fined 81 and costs.
sold on last Friday house and lot situated on
Sixth, between q and n streets, for 81 500.
A NRw AsrRROID of the 18th magnitude was
discovered at the, observatory by Mr. Ferguson
on Sunday night last
WATCH RETURNs.-Richard Jones. Wales,
vagrant wo, khouse 60 days Isabella Thornton
England, do do. 30 days George w Miles
Tenn, drunk and disoTderly fine and costs,
20 ". John III. Eckerson, d. c., disorderly;
dismissed Richard Thomas, Virginia do; do
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WEDDING CAKES, of every kind, at very low prl-
ces, made to order. at the PHILADELPHIA lee Cream