Fired At An Army Officer

Gen. Christopher C. Augur, U. S. A., retired. was shot four times in front of nis residence in Washington tho other day. Some colored roustabouts used profane and obscene language within hearing of the general'a household. He orderedtbem away, ;ind the responso wasnnother volley ' of profano abuse. He then rushed out and struck one of the Negroes named Pope on the lir.ul. Po)o fired four times. The shot struck in the knee and foot and are DOt considered dangerous, although they will keep him to tho house for some time.