Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-08-04
LOCAL NEWS,
Condensed Locals.

Isst been rented, and sad to relate to one out
side OF the guild
All the furniture of the Senate Chamber ha.
been removed, and also the chairs aud desks of
the House Of Representatives, with view to
TenOy alton.
The game OF base ball Yesterday between the
Baltimore club, of Baltimore, and the Nationals
of this city, on the grounds OF the latter club,
resulted in score OF As for she former TO for
At meeting Of the knights of St Patrick
last night, the following officers were elected 70
Nil vacancies John COnneil, first deputy; W.
H. MURPHY, second deputy; L. V. Noonsn,
Last evening, Detective McDevitt took into
custody cOlOred man, on 9th street, who had
IN his possession a fine ladies' jacket. Of black
cloth, embroidered with white silk. DE claimed
that i belonged TO bis wife.
Yesterday, while Mr.. Hugh Mccormick was
tearing down building on the corner of 26th
and n streets northwest, the chimney fell and
portion OF IL struck him on the right arm.
brnising IL severely and otherwise iniuTing him
The ladies OF the North Baptist Church on
14fh street hold a festival this evening, and an
excellent programme, consisting Of mUsi cal and
literary exercises, will take place, after which
ice cream and all sorts OF good things will be
enjoyed.
AT meeting of the board of directors of the
joint stock company y. Nj. Q. a, held at asso-
citation building, Monday, 81 instant, Gen. -.
%. Howard rendered his resignation as q MEM
Der and as president OF the board; which was
accepted. and Levi Davis, esq, OF Georgetown
was unanimously elected president in his place
The Sons and Daughters OF Liberty, Joseph
Brooks worthy grand chief, and Thomas w
Chase secretary, had a celebration at their new
hall, corner 10th and streets, yesterday, and
parade, headed by the National band. Al
dresses were made by Rev. W. Il. Jeffer SON.
4: l.. Green, and X. 5. Laws, the grand chap
lain.
dog fight came of yesterday afternoon at
the IrziDa end Of the Chain brid ge, in presence
OF a large number of spectators, between Patsay
MOTgan's white bulldog corner 10th and ID
Streets ana Dick Walkers (GeorgetOyn) pure
white bull. The stakes, $50, were won by
Morgan.
Yesterday afternoon a double team, belonging
70 Mr.. HcllhaDey, chief engineer OF the Wash,
ington Gssight company, took fright at the
corner Of 9Th street and Indiana avenue and
ran along the avenue to eth street, where one of
tie horses slipped on the railroad track and
broke one of his hind legs, and was shot and
killed by Officer Edelin,.
OPENING or A NEW HALL BIZ OUR COLoRKp
CITIzENs-There was large sssemolage last
evening at the opening OF the new hall situated
on N street, between 10th and Eth streets, adj
Joining the Sumner school. The new hall was
built and Is owned BY the members of Union
Bethel A. NJ. T.. church, NJ, between 18th and
18th streets, of which Rev. X. A. Hall is pastor.
AZ an esTly hour the National band discoursed
enliyening airs in front of the building, which
was soon crowded. The opening ceremony was
then proceeded with, Rev. X. A. Hall acting as
master Of ceremonies. MIR. John \. Simms in
neat address. delivered the keys to the trus-
tees, and was responded to by Mr.. William l..
Freeman on behalf of the board. Then followed
PRAYER by Rev. Daniel Draper, late pastor of
blob beIDSl ClQrcQ, WEO invoked the bless
ing Of God upon the members and officers
OF the church, praying that nothing should
franrIlre within these walls that would bling
IePreach upon the colored people. or that
would tend TO demOralize the Young peO-
pie who should assemble there for pleasure
or Instruction from time to time. Then fol-
lowed music by the choir, under the lead
ership of their excellent chorister, James
l.. Thomas. ESQ.,, and Miss Carrie Louder as
oTgaEiSt, one OF the most interesting features
OF The evening was the singing, which was
rendered SnlAnnfn ant frarr L.
chored by the delighted audience. In the alb
SenCe OF Rev. q. i. Watkins ID. D., Rev. john
W. Bailey, financial secretary Of the a. NJ. Z.
Book Concern, delivered an able address, in
which be paid glowing tribute 20 the catho-
nclty and progressive spirit of the Union
Bethel church. Then followed an address by
Rev. Mr.. Brown, OF St. Paul's chapel. a. n -
Church, Island, and one by Prof j. P. Samp.
son. The entertainment was a complete sue
Inc elaborate decorations Of the hall were
much admired, as was the tyi,dsyness, which was
the feature OF the occasion.
FAREWELL TO GENERAL HOwARD-A fire.
vel supper was given in the parlors OF the V
NJ. =. A building last night in honor OF Gen. o.
&. Howard, who leaves the city on Thursday
next 10 assume his new duties a. commander Of
the military department of the Columbia
Aeout ore hundred members Of the Association
were present, among them being General NJ. ID.
Ieggett, E +. Smith, Commissioner of Indian
Affairs; A. ). Pratt, L. L. CrOuuse G. H Msr-
Win, u. r Winslow, VIM. Ballantyne. S. S.
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Supper over, Gen. Howard was presented by
Mr.. NinsiOw with large album CONTAINING
photographs OF members of the Association In
dOing 50 MI WinsloW, in a few remarks, bid the
General goodbye and God speed in behalf OF the
Association. Gen. Howard made a fitting re-
sponse, In Which be urged the members TO cling
10 ne Association, snC 60 all in their power to
increase Its usefulness. Addresses were subse-
qUenuy made by Gen. Leggett, MIR. l.. L.
1rounse. anc z. u. Merwin:, The Generals
sphere Of command embraces the states of Ne
Haca and Oregon, and Washin2to and Alaska
territories, with headquarters in Portland, Ore
GOn. He succeeds General JEFF. G.. Davis well
EDOwE IL the war OF the rebellion aud the Mo-
doc war, who returns to bis regiment.
a NEW RIVER STEAMER.-The steamer
Mary W ashingtOn just completed at Alexan-
dris makes her trial trip Thursday to Acco.ink
GlymOnt, and other points on the Potomac in
command Of Capt. Gregg. This boat, which
has cost about S26 900, is 80 in length breadth
OF beam IS feet, and she draws, with her ma
shlneIy on boars, only 20 inches Of water. She
mas been buzz from plans and designs by MIR.
John Grimes, Of Pittsburg, under whose super
vision she has been constructed. Her model ia
OF The Ohio Tiyer plan, designed TO run any
where that 'heavy dew" can be found, If
neee ssary TO receive or land a passenger, or a
barrel OF Z basket of freight. Her engines are
new: OF 3J0-horse power, and were constructed
by McOre x Co.. Alexandria. Her boilers were
made by Petit y Co, OF the same city. She Is
intended for the liver trade. She will leave
the wharf at foot OF 9th street, at . O'Clock
Thursday morning.
TIE COUNTY SCHOOL trustees met yesterday
afternoon, and the following nominations of
teachers were presented and confirmed. Ry
OH. hengla,(3d district School No. /, John f.
ChapPen, principal, and Miss Emma A. Miller,
assistant; school No. >, French q. Lugenbeel,
principal. BY Mr.. Settle, 18th dtstrict)oSchooi
Nc I, Charles y. Otey, principal ami Miss Isa-
dore NJ. Smith ard Ada a. Bczem an assistants;
school Nc. ?, j. r. keene, principal, and Miss
IEdia "A. NlnebeTgeT, assistant; school No. 3,
William Bishop, principal. BY Nr. Burr, 18Th
Cistrlctl-SchOOl No. l, Frank Brooks. princi-
Pal. BY. Brown presented the snuual report
for tie years Of 1-7S and 1S74. which was ac-
ceIted and ordered 10 be laid before the Dis
1riCt CCn.m issiOners.
BTiLrIEG PER.ITs.-The following permits
were issued yesterday: \. G. Richards two
story brick building, east side If Sth northwest,
between h and L streets; Chas. ID. Lyinor
tWo-stcry frame building, north side OF VI be-
tween Delaware avenue and 81 street; AquiIIa
Hal, twO-stOry frame, south side OF e., between
FL and Cd street; e. ". Parker, one-stOry frame,
south eide OF {, between 81 and Sd streets to bs
used as a shoOl house; William Beck, two
story shop, north side of Bridge. on Monroe
street, Georgetown; James y. Clark, west side
OF Sth, between and ID streets, Il re twO-stCry
brick buildings, Mrs. Conrad Farmer tQrC-