Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-09-19

ONLY AN AssAULF-This morning IN the
before the court on TIE charge Of an Indecent
assault On Eiyina Pearson yesterday, was re-
Sumed, and several witnesses testified to his
good character. Keller testified in his own be-
half that nothing OF the kind had occurred,
other than when she was putting up curtain
bis elbow touched her, and she asked what he
was doing. He said that he left his work be-
cause he was advised by doctor that she
might send after crowd of dark1es, and per-
baps he would be attacked. The court said this
was case OF assault, and imposed a fine OF $40.
To TIE CAPEs BY DAYIIGHT.-The excursion
on the Lady Of the Lake, on Monday next, to
fortress Monroe and the Capes, promises to be
delightful one. The boat leaves at a. m,
stopping at Alexandria, Piney Point and Point
LOOKOUT, going and returning, reaching Norfolk
at S p. m, and leaving on her return Tuesday
capable and efficient The salt water bathfnr
Ii excellent at Fortress Monroe. See adv't
ELEGANT FURNITURE AT AUcTIoN.-The sale
which take place at Thomas DOwling's auction
fOOns ION 9rroW SurpaSSeS any collection that
has been OF cred at auction In q long time com
PTlslng elegant parlor suites, upholstered In
Icn ano eiegant goods; a fine copy OF the Three
Graces. beautifully executed, and mounted on
Tennessee marble base; superior walnut mar
oe top chamber n suites; embracing the Queen
other valuable and useful articles. We would
ADVISE parties desiring first-class furniture to
give this sale their attention. For the comfort
OF ladies' and others desiring to attend the auc-
ton the sale Of fine goods win take place pre-
ciseiy at II O'Clock In the store.
TIE SHOT GUN UsKD-This morning Adam
Kamerer, residing On street south, between
9Th and It'll east, had an alteration with Glenn
West, colored, living in the same neighbor-
hood, and the former got shot gun and f1red
wounding West In the knee. The load was OF
bird shot, and the wound is not serious. DR..
Seaster ATTENDED the Injured man. Mr. Ka.
nerer Immediately went 10 the Police Court to
give himself up, saying tnat he understood that
there was charge against him: but no COM
PLANT having been made, he was allowed TO CO.
Oefence, after West had thrown stone at him.
RAILROAD STocKs for sale. See adyt.
STOP one Of the Alderney dairy WAGONS with
Q; n Ward On side) and buy a print OF
SCnIliei Aase cottage cheeSel for cents made
La ,al cream II you say 1t amt the fnesr YOU
money next day. " 'o'l ~
The lectures 10 the College OF Pbarmac, mil,
begin on Monday. October 9Th, ana o. daiy VII
every Monday and Wednesday from : RI N
O'Clock pm. subjects or lectures-maferta
medical and botany, chemistry, theory ana :
practice OF pharmacy. See advt ~Ao
"A RECEIVER APPoINTED-This morning In
the Equity Court, In the case OF the AdaIaa n
WHICH the court yesterday directed that a re-
@ lVer De appointed. Mr.. l.. =. Williams deputy
POINTED. ~
COURT IN GENERAL TERM.-On Monday the
SOuit 10 General Term will meet, and II will be
ar% W ChleI Justice Cartier and judges WyIle
the I I'M, p,onaoly. Judge Iiagner viii resume
Lne June term or the Criminal Court on tn at
nay' arc the grand jury will reconveEe.