Evening star., 1869-06-28
BASE BALL,
BASE BALL,
Red Stockings VI. OIympics-rhe Game
ON saturday Broken Up by the Rain
The Game e-day. -


ffrn inning. The score then stood Olympic,
blanks in the frst four innings, while
made four runs. and been % goose. see eseed' ed"
twice. In the ffth inning, however, the Oiym-
pics went IN and made three times. There
wa: great deal Of disappointment manifested
at the sudden rain, as the game just then
promised to be unusually interesting. Yester-
DAY the visitors took a trip down the river,
viewing the points of interest; and this morn
ing, under the escort of the Olympics, they
about moor.
The second game between the Red Stockings
and the Olympics on the National Grounds Is
in progress this afternoon, In presence OF an
immense assemblage.
The Red Stockings leave here tonight for
CnSlnnati, stopping on the way to play game
On Thur.day, July lst, the Olympic Club,
OF this city, starts on an extensive Westward
our.
COLUMBIA HosPITAL.-1he foarth annual
meeting Of the Directors of Columbia Hospital
for Women, and Lying-in Asylum. was held
at the hospital building, corner of 25th street
and Pennsylvania avenue, on Thursday, the
18th instant. The designations OF the Rev. Dr..
Hall and Ancel St. John, Esq, both OF whom
have left the city, were accepted, and their
places filled by the election of A. s Solomons,
Esq, and Dr. Noble Young. The vacancy oc-
casioued by the death Of DR.: Gurley was filled
by the election of Rev. DIR. Newman. The
resignation of Moses Kelley, Esq, as treasurer,
was received with much regret by the Board,
Mr.. KS feeble health rendering it necessary
for him TO retire, though he continues a men,
ber Of the Board.
The following officers were elected to serve
for the ensuing year:-President, II. ID. Cook,
Esq; First Vice President, A. ]. Barnes, NJ. d.,
Surgeon General U. 5. Army; Seconu Vice
President, Rev. DR.. Sunderland; Treasurer, A.
s. Solomons; Secretary, Rev. J. N. Ooombs.
The annual report of the surgeon. in chief, DIR.
J. H. 7 Thom pson, showed that during the year
there had been treated at the hospital. including
the dispensary, e6i patients; ont Of this large
number there had occurred but eleven deaths,
and elk Of these were brought to the hospital
in dying condition, and were not amenable
to treatment. Ofthe remaining i've, two died of
chronic disease Of the Kidneys, one OF liberation
and perforation Of the gall bladder, one of Addi-
sons disease. and Of puerperal convulsions.
The Board expressed their qualification at the
very favorable and encouraging report of DIR.
Thompson, and as the utility Of the institution
had now become SO apparent to the community
at large, it was deemed advisable to increase
its sphere Of usefulness as much as possible;
and in order to accomplish this It was sug-
duced to take an active part in the management
Of he hospital. and in NO way could they do il
Board; but as this increase Of number could
be made only BY two.thirds vote the Board
adjourned to meet on the Gath instant
At the ad djourned meeting which was held at
the hospital building on Thursday last, more
than two-thirds OF the whole number Of dIrec.
tors beng present. after prayer by DIR. Samson,
president OF Columbian College. on motion Mr..
"A. 3 Solomons, IL was resolved unanimously
ssthat his Honor the Mayor and the presidents
of the Boards of Aldermen and Council Of the
city Of Washington and his Honor the Mayor
and presidents Of the Board Of Aldermen and
Council Of Georgetown be and are hereby
declared members o6fcio OF the Board"
The following gentlemen were unanimously
Rev. J: q. Butler, General E. d. Townsend,
John Kidwell. Esq, Francis s. Smith, Esq,
DR.. g. H. Cragin. and William Suckney, Esq,
after which the Board ad iourned.
TBMPRRAKcR-A special session of the
Grand Lodge /. o. of q. T. was held Satur.
day evening, after the adjournment of the
Union Degree Temple, and a committee OF FIVE
selected TO call q public meeting Of temperance
men and women Of the District, at an early
day, TO take into consideration and discuss the
prOpriety Of sending delegates 70 the con ven.
tion to De held in Cleveland, Ohio, in Septem.
Der next, to form a polItital party on the tenn.
perance platform. The following were ap.
pointed as the committee Brothers Davis
Baker, Wilkins, and Foster, and Sisters L. NJ.
E. Kicks and Maggie Saxton.
A temperance meeting was held last evening
at Union League Hall, able addresses being
SION Of which many came forward and signed
the pledge.
The washington Temperance Association
held meeting in the West Capitol grounds
made by Rev. Mr.. Dennison, DIR. Mccall, Mr..
Kidwell, and others.
A GOOD ORDIR-Mayor Bowen has issued q
circular stating that he has been informed that
the Ward Commissioners are in the habit of
instructing laboring men in want Of employ.
causes q large crowd to Ioiter about the City
Hall from day to day, much to the discomfort
Of the public, and the annoyance Of those
having business with the Officers OF the Oorpo.
ration and he suggests that the Commissioners
receive such calls In their respective wards,
and inform those who hang around the City
Hall that they need not expect TO have anything
to do on the streets or any other Corporation
work. unless they discontinue the practice.
PRnBYTIR1An REUNION MHErING.-The
third Reunion meeting OF Presby terians-old
and new schools-was held this morning an
the Metropolitan church (Rev. Dr. Ohester's1
on Capitol Hill, at which nearly all the Pres.
byterians churches OF the District were repre-.
sented: DR.. Chester presided, and appropriate
E. Neal, and Rev. J. Sella Martin (the last
Lamed colored) in relation to the union ct the
two bran hes, and after an interesting prayer
meeting the meeting adjourned to meet on
Monday next at Rev. Mr.. Bittinger's church,
South Washington.
NEW STEAMBOAT ENrHRpRIsR-The in.
creasing demand OF river commerce to this port
has induced the Inauguration Of another steam
line 10 this port. The .'E. Ohamberln," Capt
Freer, made her maiden entrance this morning
at Fay's wharf, with merchandise and country
produce, from Baltimore and intermediate
landings, for Washington merchants and citi.
zens. THE new line will be regularly nam.
tanned throughout the season.
WRIT OF HABIAs CoRPUs.-This morning
Mary O,Hare had before Judge Fisher a girl
named Virginia Smith. colored on q writ of
mother Elizabeth Smith. The petitioner was
represented by Mr. A. X. Brown and after
Judge Fisher had examined the child Mr.. b.
stated that he would be satisfied for the child
to return to Mrs. O'Hare. The writ was dis.
missed.
DIATH OF An OLD STEAMBOAT OPFICIR.-
About O'Clock this morning Mr.. George
Stephens, an old and well.known steamboat
man, died, after brief illness, at the residence
Of his brother. n.law, on corner OF 9th and b,
South Washington. Tho deceased had for
many years been one Of our most popular river
navigators, and for the past few years has been
the mate Of The Aqua Greek mail steamer Key.
port. - --.
LAY DnDeArIoN QuBsTIoN-On Friday
evening, the congregation Of Hamline Church
voted on the lay delegation proposition, a. fol-
lows: For, u; against, 80.
The vcts at Fletcher Chapel was in favor
to against
MURDER CASE SET yoR TRIAL.-The trial
Of Miil1e Gaines, c0lored, for the murder Of
James A. Ingle, on 1st street east. on the 5th of
March last, has been set for tomorrow Tues
day) week. Hon. A. q. Riddle and Mr.. A. K.
Browne appear for the accused. -s5- Z