Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-10-20

EIcUReioH 20 Norfolk and return ON TIA
steamer Goat On Mondays and Thursdays.
steamer Arrow, At 10 O. m
MARKRIrIR's Arr GALLEY. sss 7,h .trs.,
strees.
CANINE BAPTISM, or A Docs RsvrSGR-
L.<t SUNDAY afternoon, at the cove ON the rrver
oetween Potomac Ferry wharf and Crouch's
SnarI, a. o'clock, quite large crowd assem-
oied In consequence of notice gwen from the
puipit OF the Colored Baptist Church, on the
leland, that several converts would be i'm
clergyman who oficiated had Just returned
with . dripping convert 70 the shore, when a
gentleman living in the neighborhood BY the
name Of Marsh. who is the owner Of a very
large Russian blood hound, about the size of =
large calf. walked out TO settle his Sunday
S ON ano seeing me Gro wd assembled wended
muzzled, following him. When he ned tn
erowo, toe appearance Of 50 large a canine
boys. and particularly excited the rage OF soma
OF the small ours In the crowd. Our Russian
nero bore the yelping - long a. he could. and
and he seized q good sized cur 6y me mana
of the neck and made q spring into the rfyer.
ara VIII Dis prey held aloft made tracks IN
and proceeded to immerse his victim M the
most approved baptismal manner The owner
OF the cur In vain tried TO release him. and no
pe1suasions or threats in the shape of brlck.
bats could induce the big dog 10 release
ms prey, but ne held HIM under water until
ne was quite drowned. This done he let
MS victim noat on, and, retracing his steps to
the shore, he made after the next one n, his
way, determining. NO doubi. TO finisn M the
eooo work. BY this time some two hundred
became intense. The owner Of the bloodhound
mere pushed his way into the crowd, ana In
LYING 70 secure him slipped OF the muzzle
nom tne dogs head, when 10, such a scattsra.
HON TOOK place In the crowd rs has never be-
iore oeen witnessed in that neIghborhood.
some tSok 10 the water; some to the high bluKs;
scme Shpped down under the wharves and a
lev nice young men In gorgeous apparel made
Decline down towards Sheriff's wharf and
-, ,, supposed are running yer, as the last seen
OF the BRICK block fronting the Arsenal
sreuLos. Inc owner OF the big Russia secured
Els PIopeIty, and thus ended this lively scene;
no oamage being done, with the exception Of
me ioes OF few vest buttons on the person OF
our jovial friend, Mr. George A. ShekeIls. from ~,
immoderate laughter.
Row ABOUT OoUNrEHYsrr BuI-Ia.,
night tnere was q ute an excitement in the har
G.r 80 =, me AHk WOOD house, occasioned by a
murphy. Government detective, VINO "a M
tnis city 10 testify In the Schureman caas N.
nar nonx WIN 2 friend whom he invited to the
osI-room 70 take drink. In taxing ont his
money to pay for the drinks Murphy exhibited
Sno counterfeit bill, which he jokipely
..Ton 70 me ea1.aeeper, saying as be did co.
fhe oar.keeper, Mark Mclntee, took the hin
and coolly put IL into his pocket In A few
m ra9na ., MURPHY asLed him for it when be
tiused TO return IL n. told him that be vas
ooneeo TO produce II in court at the trial.
and must have 1t. Upon this Mac, the bar.
ne eP PEI, arew revolver from hw pocket win
aiely pulled out his revolver, and was inst on
.ns point or giving the bar Keeper the confenta.
de..t and i.s1. tns IRE Of his forced him %
the counterfeit and would not sivs a. nm
aeePite the protestations Of the proprietor 81
to-day discharged from his empioyment ws
hear. VIC
Assault ON Ex-CoNMIssIoNrR J H. CRAu.
Last night between the hours of m and 10 |
Gock, after the Fourth Ward Republican
meeting At the City Hall had adjourned, Mr..
yonn ID Crane, who was leaving the building. |
IN passing out by the Mayors once was en-
eountered In the passage by the notoriou, Tom
bowie VINO aceosted Crane, 1t is alleged, by /
would tear his heart out, at the same tine
Perry Ferry larson and Collector Boswell
forced him INTO Mr.. Donegan,s room, Ahont !
les time Sergeant Pierce and Oficer Brosns.
=. appeared but did not arrest Bowie saving.
the ar,,sS w Una, rnsy were not present when
spring towards MI. Crane, but Va NOT aIIoS~S
70 eet within reach Of him. Oficers Davis And
an Insufferable nuisance ana IL IL q uite time he
was taught that he cannot violate law ana
ordef Win impunity. Bowies grievance
the lar. ar .ness'n Gems IN 1 was publication by
'ary language.
TEE wssIsY CaAPrI MIssIox-T1> Diff.
sAees Setied-For the last day Or two the class \
leaders OF Wesley Chapel Mission have held
Consultations as to what course should be pur-
sued oy them IN reference 70 the recent differ. |
enees between them and the pastor. and we |
understand that they have come to the conclu- |
SION 70 continue their membership At the charge, |
n frnrnr 1rI~f rho.-A
mat but few viii remain out Of the church. |
pot mat In regard 70 preaching, these few, Ike |
me pfoverbial jury, have sagreed to Disagree"
pastor. Rs n0' y, unasr me preaching Of the
however, that this state of things will NOT con- l
nnue lone, and that the membership and min.
is'ef VIII soon WORK together in harmony.
PRIsBTIIRIAE SYsoD OF PENNSYLVANIA.
The Presbyterian Synod of PennsyIyania.
New School, assembled at YORK Iast evening.
sermon was preached by Rev. DIR. Sunderiand |
OF this city. The audience was iaree and the |
a,.enSanes OF members Of the Synod was good.
The Synod Is composed OF the Presbyteries OF |
the District Of Columbia. of Wilminston. nal |
OF Harrisburg, Pa, and the third and fonrth
oistncts OF Philadelphia- Rev. DIR. CroweiL
moderator for the ensuing year He made an
ADDRESS on taking the chair. Rev Messrs Nc
siIs and smith were chosen temporary clerks.
OUR CITY FATHERS having been csr.rr.d
.or appropriating $1,000 for "a suitable car
rage TO convey paupers 10 the poor house, we
Geem II out simple justice 70 them 10 state
MAJ me appropriation referred 10 is NOT merely
iof tne purpose stated, but for the cost OF ths
'WnoIe team, also TO pay the expense of ex
Iehong The Police and Fire-Alarm Teleerann
20 ne Washington Asy lum. and establishi a
sAtIon there, as was correctly stated in the re-
pert OF the proceedings of the Board OF Alder
men IN yesterdays STAR.
~
PLEASANT COMPANY Assem- bled at the sales
room OF Messrs- Cooper Il Lanmer, STAR
bnhoings, last evening, upon the In vitation of |
nose gentlemen, they having rendered an en-
ornament 10 Mr.. Harry ADAMS the excellent
oook Keeper OF the house, who left this morn
ing iof GaINeston. Texas, where he will engage
~ business Messrs Harvey Il Holden were
ne caterers for the occasion, and the tahle wss
isoen with good things Of the season rrad
- Masuire presided, while haudsoms MsrI
IA.imer did The honors a. the other end oT IN.
table. INC
BIIrIARDe-KdranGEgh rs. E,tephs.
well known billiardists, Dudley Kavapansn
of New York and Victor Estsphe OF Pniladsi.
phia, drew q large number Of the lovers OF ths
game 70 Seaton Hall last evening 70 witness a
mai OF skull between these celebratsd players.
game OF SO points on carom table, push shot
barred, was easily won by Kavanaugh, 800 TO
I25- averaging ~. game Of Freuch caroms
ltO points, WaS The won by KayaaauSh Alan