Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-06-25
BASE BALL
Our VISITORs-THE RED STOCKINGS

stay here. Many OF the members and friends
of our city clubs were in waiting to receive
the Cincinnati boys, and congratulate them on
their success. The nine are composed Of we'll
known professionals. are q fine looking body
OF young men. and their names, ages, occupa-
tons, weight and height are herewith given:
Ndms Age. Occupation. Wet1ht. Height
Harry Wright. rs. .Jeweler I65 "a
Asa Brainard.. %. Insurance $780, ~
Dong Allison. p. Marble cutter 100. :. s 10K
q. II Gould. ..2I. Bookkeeper -. 1876 80
O. J. Sweasy 81. Hat finisher. .l6l.. SIS
"A. waterman %. Insurance. AS. IS ~
Geo; Wright. 2. Engraver .....17e....5 10
4. A. McNey. 20. Piano maker SIX
They have defeated every club they have
played with on their tour. Their last game
was played yesterday In Baltimore, with the
MARY land Club, where they scored IL To by
the Maryland. During the game. Allison. their
catcher, was struck with the ball lust below
me leit eye, and injured so badly as to De com
PEELED 10 leave the game. He is, however, b.s-
ter. and able TO play to-day. During the fore
noon the visitors renamed quietly a, the
Motel hotel; Some few VINO were once mem;
acquainted here, called on their friends. The
nine are accompanied by their President, A.
h. Champion. John Joyce. secretary. six other
members, and Messrs. Miller. of the CONNER
ciGl. and Fowler. of the Caste. The nine
selected by the Nationals for the match are
Biz; dali, catcher; Jones, pitcher; Forker, LIST
base; Gibney, % base; Shelley. Sd base; ssDav.
EXPORT short; Studley. left: Fox. centre: and
Couehlin, right. This is conceded by all 20 De
a suong team.
THE MATCH TO-DAY.
As early as one O'Clock this afternoon, Iith
street was crowded with pedestrians and
vehicles freighed with persons on their way to
O'Clock every available space within the
grounds was occupied. That portion of
the amphitneatrical platform intended for
ladies was crowded almost to suffocatiou
Ample arrangements were made for the COM
tort of visitors, and due precautions taken
against the occurrence Of any disorder. TAe
CINCINNATI boys, In charge of the Nationals
reception committee. arrived on the ground at
quarter-past three O'Clock, and were received
by the a semblage with cheers, and after about
hfteen minutes promiscnous oall tossing, the
game commenced, and was progressing as our
report closed.
DAUGHTERS - Further Particulars. From a
member of the family of Rev. d. b. Nichols
we have received the following further par.
tlculars OF the outrageous assault on that gen
tlemans daughters, to which reference was
made In yesterdays STAR. 1t appears that
the three young ladies, on Wednesday morn.
residence, near Kendall Green. to Howard
University. where they have been pursuing
their studies tor some time past. One Of them
institution. They took the route thew nsuaIiV
pursued to reach the school, and about half
pasteight O'Clock were passing through MI cores
lane. Al one point this lane descends into a
ravine, which is wild spot, Astounding
In rocks and bushes, and from the lowest
point of depression, no house is visible This
secluded place was chosen by the villain who
committed the assault as q fitting place for his
meditated crime, and he was no DOUBT aware
OF the habit OF the young ladies to pass there
every morning on their way TO the University
Just as the party Of three innocent girls, mer-
rIly chatting and not dreaming Of any danger
were passing the spot we have described, the
rufhan, powerful black man, with strongly
marked features, burst from his place OF con-
cealment behind q thick bush, his disordered
cIoinlng giving evidence OF his vile intention.
He seized Matilda, the eldest girl, who was
nearest 10 him, by her dress, holding her
tightly, but she being very strong resisted
stouuy; while LYDIA, next in age. also
resolute and plucky girl, showered
him in the side, and doubled him up causing
him TO release his hold of Matilda. Both girls
then assaulted HIM with stones, he closely pur.
sung them. and At one time he seized LYDIA by
the ankle and nearly threw her down, but did
not succeed. His head was badly cut by the
stones thrown by the girls; and afraid PROBABLY
tinual screaming, IN which they were Joined by
the youngest child, who was too badly fright
ened to give more efficient and to her sisters,
the mlscreant finally abandoned the pursuit,
and fed without accomplishing his hellisn
purpose. The youngest child was SO fright.
ened tn at soeh6d to be taken home and is seri-
Is hoped the scoundrel will vet be arrested, a,
the police have a null description OF his per.
so1al appearance, which is said 10 b, anything
but inviting.
ALLEGED ROBBERY ON A SrRAMBoAr-Ti.
Police PoreTiess 10 Arrcst.-Some excitement
was Created last night a. the foot of Sixth
stree. wharf in consequence of an unsuccessful
attempt of the police 10 arrest a colored man
who had been charged with robbery. As al
ready stated In the STAR, a portion OF the col.
ored Knights Templar of this city, and some of
their friends, made an excursion to the White
House in the steamer Express, Capt. Nickel,
where tney spent the Gay and returned about a
at the wharf in this city, one of the Knights
stepped ashore and Informed policeman Owens
that his wife had been robbed on the boat of
Si5 by colored man who had acc I'M panied
the party and whom he wished arrested. The
officer replied that he would do so if directed
by Sergeant Ashton, and as that ofncer was
standing by he directed the arrest Of the alleged
thief, " hich policeman Owens attempted TO do
SO as soon as he was pointed out; but he was
promptly met with defiance by other COL
should not be arrested. Sergeant Ash.
ton expostulated with the crowd, and
upon confronting the man about whom
me dlfiicnlty was; ne acknowledged having the
money, but said that he had fou nd II. Sergeant
A then told him that he must give II up, or be
would nave 10 60 10 the station house: but he
refused to do so, and thereupon Policeman
Barnes took hold OF the accused, upon which
tie officers state that some OF the coiored
men armed with swords told the police
man TO release his hold or they would make
hirn, as they were determined no arrest shouId
be made SEEING this, Policeman Owen raised
his club, and was about assisting Barnes, when
the excitement ragged higher. and Sergeant 4 sh-
ton was compelled TO withdra W with MS men,
as further attempts to pursue the arrest were
useless, and might be followed with ruiuous
consequences. The p.cy accused of commit
ting the robbery was not dressed in the regalia
OF the order, though ii is stated that he walked
twenty five miles in order 10 accom- PAW the
excure ionists on their trip.
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REAL Estate SALRs-Messrs Joshua
Whitney il Go. Real Estate Brokers. have sold
lots Nos. and %, subdivision OF square 3,j
fronting on 10Th street, between and :, TO w
Z. Thompson for S5,2OO.
Fitch Fox, Real Estate Brokers and Auc.
uoneers, have sold for Thomas B. B-yant,
Esq, lots Nos. 81 and 62, in kingman's subdi-
vision OF square No. 2il, fronting on the circle
al the intersection OF Vermont and Rhode
Island avenues and 13.h and p streets, for
1896.
q. Storrs Il Co. recently sold one OF those
eiegant cottages on q street west. between 14th
dno i3tn streets, TO James Wilkinson, for
St,SOO cash. Two lots IN square Ia. to Hiram
Brown, for fifteen cents per foot, which are 70
be covered at once by dwellings. House aud
10. on south l. street, between Az and 9th
streets, 10 Charles Bruni, for SI,l0O.
kilbourn Latta, Real Estate Brokers, have
sold part OF lot l., sdnare IL, 18th street, be-
tween II and i streets, TO Thomas Love, at ~
cents per square foot.
Green Williams, AuctIoneers, have sold
fronting on + street south. between 6th and eth
streets, with improvements, 70 Mr., r. Callau,
for Sl,Slp.