Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-05

for the District of Columbia.
The first mad dog of the summer season was
killed to-day by Officer MOckabee, ON street,
between 9Th and eth streets southeast.
AT meeting OF the commercial agents doing
business In this city last Friday night, it was
decided not to contest the opinion Of the attOr-
ney for the District on the license question, but
to take out one license and go on with one bust
District Government Affairs.
Commissioner Phelps, who has been complain
Ing for several days OF sciattc affection OF the
nerves leading from the left hip to the foot, was
this morning unable to leave his house, the
malady having gained such Roadway. Although
the pain is intense no serious results are appre-
hended by his physician.
Gen Eaton, commissioner of education, has
accepted the position rendered him as one Of
the committee to examine and report upon the
plans for new school houses, which have been
submitted to the District Commissioners by the
several architects OF this and other cities, and
as chairman, will call an early meeting of the
committee TO take the subject under considera-
ton.
In consequence OF some defects In the boilers
OF the pump house connected with the stand
pipe. the pressure OF water at the high points
somewhat reduced for a few days past These
defects viii soon be removed.
BUILDING PERMITS
issued by Inspector EntwiSle: VIM. NJ Caffrey
construct twO-Story brick Office, Canal, near g
street s.w.; 1925. j. D. Terrell, construct three
story brick dwelling, Vermont avenue, between
Cs IL,
514 L street me-; $50. Richard Nc llister, re-
pair brick, 1907 Corcoran street; $3.50. John C.
Hardness, repair brick, III 9th street NV; $500.
$50. P. May, repair brick, 1s45 L street NV;
f95. Henry and j. johnson, repair frame, 1876
x street S.w.; $50.
THERE WERE Two RIFLE MATCHES at Ben
n1ngS last Saturday afternoon. The first match
was an on-hand, 200 and 800 good shot, ten
shots at each distance, for fine gold badge In
addition to the members of the Columbia Rite
Association, MessrS. AlvOrd and Canfield of
Baltimore, DR.. Scott, Walter Scott and Mr.. NIL
part In the days shooting. Mr.. Miller won the
badge, making total OF 50. The other scores
were as follows:aDr. s. !; Scott, so; Colone,
tello, IS; D. W. Bruce, a: p j. Lauritzen, %:
Benz. Chambers, u; " alter Scott, 20; C. ii
Laird, Is; A. A. Adee Al.
ranges, 10 shots at each distance, any position.
the prize being gold badge. Mr.. j. NJ. Par
tello won. making total OF IS. He made 10
consecutive bulls-eyes at 500 yards and bulls
eyes and scores at 600 yards. The other scores
were: Col Burnside, 81; P. j. Lauritzen, 95
Walter Scott, 81; A. V. Garfield, 81: DR.. s.
Scott, 90; A. A. Adee, 80; A. g. Afford, IS. Prof
Hardness and Messrs. Chambers and Bruce
began to shoot In the last match but withdrew.
SURVIVORS OF THE MEXICAN WAR held a meet
Ing Saturday evening, Gen. j. w. Denver In the
chair, and A. M. Kenaday secretary. There
was full attendance OF members, among
whom were Gen. s. P. Heintzelman, Major A. j.
Dorm, and Thomas w. Fins, who served as ser
geant In Bragg'S battery. The secretary stated
that bills had been introduced In the House of
Representatives, providing for pensions to the
Klotz, Of Pa; FELTON,, OF Ca; Lewis, of Ala:
Whitthorne, OF Tenn; SimontOn, of Tenn; Hos
letter, OF Ind; Sparks, OF ILL.,; Gunter of Ark;
Reagan, Of Texas; Houk, OF Tenn, and Sawyer,
OF Mo-; that these bills had all been referred to
the committee On invalid pensions. A re5olu-
ton offered by Mr.. NJ. d. Months was adopted,
authorizing the president OF the association to
appoint committee to inquire into the merits
OF certain pamphlets circulated at the annual
reunion in Baltimore, In February last reflect
Ing on the official conduct Of the secretary OF
the national association. Gen. Albert Pike
Mahlon D. Months. and Daniel Smith were an
pointed the committee.
HARNoNY LODGE No. 10, 1: o: NJ, was insti-
tuted by Grand Architect L. Fl. Patterson, Sat
urday evening at Moore's hall, and the follow
ing Officers were installed: A. o. Brummell, S.
NJ; J. A K. Moore, W.M A. G. BernardIni, ].
NJ; H. Coyle. RS; Frank p. Lannavone FS;
John NJ. Henkle. treasurer; A. w. Parkham
chaplain; A. E. Hilbrandt, conductor: j. W.
Waple, O.S.; G. w. Furcron, RIG. to WIN. The
delphia next Wednesday. The District Grand
Lodge will be represented by Past Supreme
Ruler William L. Seward and Past Grand Archi-
tects William Ooherty, John Il. Wagner, s, Fl.
Gi2dman, +. 4. Bradshaw, and L. Ii. Patterson
DEATH OF MKs. DR. NAYI6R.-About o,cloc,s.
yesterday morning the beloved wife OF Rev Dr.
H. X. Naylor, pastor OF the METROPOLITAN M
Cnurch OF tnls city, died OF cancer OF the breasC
was an estimable lady, and her death viii re
mourned by many sorrOwing friends The
cnurch was draped in mourning and closed yes
Schna5, "a AiIeI DiieI session OF the Sunday
ocnool was held and resolutions OF condOlence
were ADOPTED. DR.. NaylOr has the warm SYM
pathy OF many friends In his bereavement I'VE
iunerai VIII take place Tuesday evening.
roH,,sgs,s IsoUEsf washed YESTERDAY over as
the remains of Robert Cartwright, the coO n,,o
man who was killed on the Baltimore ahS Sn"
Railroad Friday evening, as stated III Sabut-
DAVIS star. His death took place at tT0Vfdence
Hospital six hours after the Injuries were IL
ficted. The jury gave Veroict tnat ne canle
20 his death by being struck by an incoming
train on the Baltimore and Onto Railroad, aud
that no blame could be attached 10 the enSl-
neer In charge or other employees of the road.
The remains were buried at Potter's field.
THE DAsHAwAY's held lively meeting last
night at Franklin Hall. Addresses were made
by DR.. Walsh, Rev Mr. King, James c: Lee and
dered music by the choir. About forty persons
signed the pledge.
MARRIAGE LICENSES have been issued to
Jesse Williams and Alice COmbeS Wallace Bel
and Margaret Holland, OF Prince George county
Nd; Grant Alexander and Addle Robinson. DOtL
OF Pamunkey, Nd; Michael Frain and Mary
Mullen.
EMGRATIoN-Remembert the mass meeting
at Lincoln hall this evening, ~ O'Clock. Sen
ators Conkling and Window, Representative
Burrows, Keller and Williams Bishops BrOwI
and Waring viii be present to address tn
meeting.
THE SKATING RINK can be rented for an.
first-class entertainments by applying to, tn
agent, RIO. Hoffman, 10th and streets north
west.
For SCHOOL examinations and May ball
full line OF Swiss and lawn dresses at Baum
new department, 416 TJh street.
REMEMBER the benefit OF the Washingto
Light Infantry Corps tonight.