Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-07-14
LOCAL NEWS,
Condensed Locals

Deen taken up and mating SsE-f''NSsu sNeie-
for.
The trees in the enclosure surrounding the
Executive Mansion are undergoing their an
nual pruning.
The alarm OF FIRE from box 81 about 12Y
cc!oek TO day was caused by the burning of
Kettle Of tar az the corner of 10th and streets
Mr.. g. g. c. Simms has been elected profess
sor OF the theory and practice of pharmacy in
the national college Of pharmacy of this city, in
place OF F. :. Gather, resigned.
Mr.. NJ b. Latimer, of the firm of Latimer &
Gleary, who has been confined to his bed for
the past two weeks, is much better to-day, his
many friends will be glad 10 learn.
Since the pound service has been in opera
ton, commencing the 18th Of June TO date,
impOunded OF dogs. OF these so were killed,
the remainder redeemed.
The recent appropriation made by Congress
for the benefit OF the reform school has enabled
the trustees 70 properly furnish the building
throughout, which is now being done. At pres
ent there are 135 inmates there.
The funeral OF POulus Thyson will take place
Tomorrow morning at 10 O'Clock from St.
Aloysius Church. where solemn requiem mas
sermon preached by Rev. Father CieaTy.
Those who would pass a pleasant and prOfita-
bic evening will 10 well to attend the organ in
auguTation by Prof F. F. NJ Her. of New York,
At the l5th-street Baptist church tomorrow
evening.
The reason SayIes j. Bowen don't ike con-
crete Iavements is because grass won't grow in
the CUTTERS OF street paved therewitn; hence
the great eight of other days" cannot build up
maJoIiues by employing men with case-kniyes
to gather the crop.
The gifted Boone family, mother and two
dauRhteTs, viii give one OF their recherche en-
tertaiDments at the Congregational church.
corner of 10th sDd streets northwest, to- NOR
row evening consisting of readings from Shak-
speare ard other authors, and singing, with in
strumental music by Miss Flora Cook.
1t IL gratifying 10 hear of the success OF the
sons or descendants of old WashingtOnians We
observe, therefore, with pleasure, in the pub
nshed account OF the commencement at the
University OF Virginia for this year, that the
degree of A. NJ. was taken by Mr. Julian Tay-
Tor, Of Alexandria, Va, a grandson of the late
General Archibald Henderson, commaudant of
tne hitsd states marine corps: Another
the same degree last year. The records OF the
university present no parallel to the academic
career OF the Messrs. Taylor.
The PICTURES AT THE CAPIrOL-The eight
paintings IN the panels of the TOtunda of the
Capitol are to be retOuched and revarnished.
The Landing of Columbus was taken out of its
frame Yesterday preparatory TO removal TO the
hall IN the Capitol set apart for their accommo-
Iauon While IN process Of rejuvenatIon.
The canvas WAS found 10 be in a very bad way,
and the face of the painting is cracked. The
paintings 20 be treated are the Landing OF
columbus, the Baptism of Pocahontas, the
Embsrkation of the Pilgrims, the Discovery OF
the Mississippi. and the four Trumbull paint
ngs, VIZ Signing OF the Declaration of indie
Pendence. Surrender of BUTgOyne, Surrender of
CORVALLIS, and Washington Resigning his
Commission Congress, on the unanimous rec
ommendatiOn Of the Joint Committee on the
Library, have purchased MCrans great paint
ing, the Cbasm OF the Colorado. By direction
OF the same committee the spacious hall on the
second floor of the Capitol. and looking out upon
the eastern pOrtco OF the Senate extension, has
been set apart for its accommodation, together
with the companion painting, the Grand Canon
OF the NellOwstOne, by the same artist, and now
III Tie national statUary hall. The Joint Com
mittee on the Library has purchased the original
Gilbert Stuart painting of Thomas Jefferson
IL Il now being framed, and will be placed in
the gallery Of Presidents which now adorns the
PaTlors OF the Presidents house.
Buggy RIDs.-LaSt night drunken man,
named Stewart, from East Washington tunnel
INTO the buggy belonging to Mr.. E. b. Laferty,
NhlCh vas standing on 1th street, near the
American house, and, catching up the reins
drove OF, and extended his drive ali about town
pursued by Mr. l.. and Detective McDeyitt. In
the course OF his ride he passed the Market
stables, at the corner OF 18th aud Il streets when
he was observed by Dan Dyson, a haIt-grow
eoloTed boy, employed by the market company,
VINO followed stewart, and, Overhauling him
when near Wizards hotel. mounted the buggy
while in motion ard Ousted Stewart who fell
bis head striking the pavement and producing
an ugly looking confusion. Here he was secured
a. as also the horse and buggy, and all taken
10 The central guard-h0u-e, when Mr.. Laffertv
nnalIy repossessed himself of his team. and
stewart was accommodated with the soft side
OF bench ;or his bel, preparatory to an intro
dEctiOn TO Judge Smell this morning, who SAM
the case to the grand jury.
Suit AGAINST THE OLD DISTRICT GOVERN
NEsT.-"Sam Strong, no was conspicuous as
witness IN the District investi CATION, and was
a large contractor under the Board of Public
Works, has sworn cut an attachment ia aid OF
suit for leo COO against the Old District GOV
eminent, and seized some of the public prop
erty OF the District IN stOneyards. The effect
has been 20 slightly embarrass tue new Commits
slOners IN supplying cOntractors' Orders."-
bGyb. Cor. v. ]. Times.
The TACT Is, that small quantity of sewer
pipe on the canal, near 18th street, was attach
cd and an attempt was made to attach the Dis
trict credits IN the National metropolitan Bank,
but the money had been moved from there a
short time previously TO the L. S. Treasury.
The FUNERAL Of Gen. VIM. ). HilIver took
place yesterday afternoon from the Owen
house, and was largely attended by the puTca-
rous friends OF the deceased. The Rev ,IOsenb
Il. Kelley, Of the Fourth PRESBYTERIAN church
recited the burial service and subsequently
MADE afew appropriate remarks. Mrs. Hillyer
was attended by her brother, Rev. Mr. Rankin.
OF Baltimore, and her five children. all of whom
followed the remains TO GIenwOOd Generals
sherman, Morgan L. Smith, Este Morgan and
Denver, ard Colonel TOurteltOtte of ciatef as
pail bearers. Mrs. Hillyer was the REGIMENT of
a klnd teie gram OF regret and coincidence from
TIE president late on Sunday night. Prior en-.
funeral.
ST. JOEEPH's FESTIVAL, at Bever's mark ves-
teTday, for the benefit OF st. ,JOseph = M ale or
Rhan Asylun, vas a very successful affair
The handsome green six banner, valued AZ
slA9, pTesLtCd by The orphans 10 the Junior
society selling the largest number of tickets
Was awarded 10 the Junior Knights of St
Peter. The sums turned in were: Junior
Knights Of St Peter, SIOl.1I; Junior Knights
OF St Patrick, S529S; Junior knights OF St
lO-Umtkllle, SO. On the announcement OF
NE result, Lieutenant y. +. Kelly introduced
Master jos. Barlow, who in q neat address pre-
scented the banner 70 the victorious knights and
~ v g. 2 celyed with 81 appropriate address by
Sr- VIZ y. Foley, commander.
INJURED BY An EXPLOSION OF BRNZINH-
yesterday afternoon, a coiOred man, named
Robinson. while engaged II repairing a hydrau-
lc press IN the drying room of the Government
printing once, Was severely brrned by the ex-
plosion OF aquant.tY Of beHEine, which he WAS
using. lie Vas taken 10 the druggist OF Dr.
a. j. SchaIfint, where proper attention was
gwen him, after which he was removed to his
home.
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