Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-06
Danhury Divine Ruys a Game
Rooster nv Misfakc.

Rev. Mr.. PiBkcey, OF Slavson, no aght game
rooster from Danhury dealer, SATURDAY.. Mr..
Pinkney informs US that he was not aware the
fowl was of the game species; he bought it be-
cause OF IFS sbapely app earance. We believe
this state mert, and are confident that the good
people OF Slawson will scquIt him of all blame
in the unfortunate affair OF last SUNDAY morn
ing, the particulars Of which are as follows: At
the time the trouble commenced, Mr.. Ptnkney
was engaged In arranging his neck-tie prepare
tory to putting on his vest and coat. Happening
TO look out the window he saw his rooster
and rooster belonging 10 the Widow Rsth-
burn, squaTing of in the street tor a fight. Sur
prised and panied by this display, be immedi-
ately started out IN repel the disturbance, but
was too late. When he got there, half dozen
young Iuffians with cigars in their mouths and
evil in their eyes had surrounded the birds which
were already In the affray. They would thrust
their heads out at each other, and ruItie their
necks, and then dance around and strike out
with their spurs, and jump back and thrust out
their heads again. And when the boys saw him
they shouted out; "Hurry mp, badly, Mr. Pink
ney is a little bald or youI miss the fun Mr..
PinkDey was ineNpressibly shocked. 1t was
Sunday morning: the homes of two of his des-
cons and several of his most prominent mem
bers we're in sight, and here were those BOOSTERS
carrying on like mad. and a parcel of wicked
and protsne boys standing around shouting their
approval and Doisily betting on the result. He
made an effort 70 secure his fowl. but IL eluded
him. The perspiTstiOn streamed down his face,
which burned like fire, his knees trembled, and
be felt, as he saw The neighbors gathering. that
+ the earth would only open and swallow him
he could never be sufficiently grateful. just as
he attt mpted 10 catch his rooster, rough look
ing individual, with his pants in his boots. and
cap with a drawn down ore-piece, came up,
and taking in the scene At a glance. sided in
with the other rooster. 'Fair plsy," shouted
the new conner for the benefit of the crowd, and
"Dont step on the birds, old cojger," for the
particular benefit of Mr.. Pinkney, VINO craZed
beyond reason, was jumping about, swinging
his arms, and muttering inCoherent things. 10
the great danger of stepping the combat
ants. GOOD for old Pinkney's rooster"
screamed the boys in delight, as that fowl
EnnHEcH q handful pf faat
nent's neck. 1.-The ParsOn knows how TO DO it,
said a one-eyed man gleetully. Mr.. Piukney
could have swOOned. "I'll 90 YOU FIVE dollars
on the Wilder" said the rough man. earnestly
Winking at the clergyman. Take him, Pink
Dey; take him, PInkney," chOrused the crowd
OF rag mullins. My friends" protested the
unfortunate minister in voice Of agony al
an enthusiastic man with fish pole I'm nut
up for you, and you can let me have from your
donation" The Clergyman grOaned. ''Catch
the Widder," shouted the rough man to Mr.
Pinkney, indicating that ladys bird by motion
OF his finger. Mr.. Pinknev clutched it, drop
ping on his knees as he did so. At the same
time the rough man, by a dexter0us move
on bis knees opposite. just then MIR. Plnkney
looked up, and there saw two OF his deacons AMI
several of the members staring down npon the
scene with an expression that brought the blood
10 his face, ard with a groan OF intense pain
the unhappy, man dropped Mrs. Rathburn's
fowl, and darted into the house. As soon as he
recovered from his nIishap. he sent in his resig-
made in the meantime, and it TRANSFERRED that
as Tar as the worthy man was concerned there
was not the least blame. The resignation WAS
not Ccepted.-DGHburg NsbCS.