Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-05-29
Condensed locals.

SoHuSsSesa Locals.
II was mentioned in Yesterdays STAR that
the verdict for 5000 damages against the Dis
trict in favor of l.. T.. Cannon affirmed by
the court in banc yesterday. the verdict WAS
to compensate plaintiff for Injuries received by
him in Consequence of the breaking down of
his buggy by contact with an obstruction in the
street
The Mount Vernon regents association COM
pleted their annual session yesterday and adj
journed. They decided 10 continue the present
arrangement a. To- the lunch room at the
grounds. The contracts Tor the new wharf and
other improvements about the place were
signed.
The battalion of the High school cadets gave
an exhibition drill in front OF the Arlington
last night in the presence of a large number of
spectators. The perfection OF their movements
won for them a great deal of praise.
y four-year-old boy, Pierce Proctor. living at
the house OF Mr.West, about three miles from
Uniontown- in the county, died suddenly yes
terday afternoon. Mr.. Huntress reported the
case to the police and the coroner made an in
veStigation and gave q certificate OF death from
a cOngestive chill.
Yesterday afternoon George Davis n colored
girl, was Knocked down ut the corner of 5th
and q streets by IL bicycle ridden by W. l..
Solean ard her head was Slightly injured. She
received medical attendance AID went to her
home, 1870 Washington street.
y dead infant was found by Mr.. McElfresh,
ON a lot fronting ON North Capitol, between +
and q streets, this morning.
The officers OF the second precinct station
found dead white infant liz the yard OF house
1914 eth street northwest.
The members of Pentalpha Lodge. No. %;
CoInm&nGery, No. =, Mt, attended the funeral
Of tine nate John W. Griffin in Il body this after
cemetery.
AZ the annual inspection of De Molay
(mounted) Coinmandery, No. j. X. l.. held ut
Athletic park yesterday afternoon. there We're
siXty-two men IN line, commanded 10y Eminent
Commander Thomas Spiacrviie. Sir knight
q. H. Boyce conducted the inspection in the abb
sence Of Sir Knight Peyt0n :. Coles, the inspec-
tor for this District.
The contract Tor carrying the mail from this
Ail:e-t}>ti.t let 10, fu n
for $3.50, has been sub let u David Butter for
s1 T%o o,, ho,s---,,oroos sn,,, oo,o-o, ors
Arthur Melton, white were before Judge Smell
this morning for smeari1g aXle-zrease ON lamp
posts nre plugs. pump handles and fences in
each.
Moses Robinson, colored, was fined SO by
Judge smell to-day for swearing on The street.
and James Fitzpatrick taxed So for swear
ing at Margaret Kirkland.
capt !" Z: Croker. one of the officers at the
Jail. Is very Ill, at his residence ON I'D street
PRESIDENT ArthEr's horses and buggies were
NOT sold day. but the sale was POSTPONED
until Monday next at the same hour. when the
sale yin positively take place without regard to
Weather.
II the District Supreme Court this morning
the iollowlns VINO had passed satisfactory cx-
animation, Were admitted TO the bar; Benjamin
L. Falrchild, of New York; Charles y. Burnett
York.
Enos J. Mcnamara was appointed by the
Court In General Term to-day L. ;. commits
sloner.
An INTERESTING FAIE.-The spring meeting
OF TIE Montsunery count: Md agricultural
ialr VIII take place at the fair grounds az Rock
willie on "Wednesday next. a very attractive
program has been rrrpared ans; no io,iht the
attendance Will be large. even larger shan NJ
The notably successful meetings last gear.
STOLEN BOOKS.-Mr. Campbell Darlington re-
ports stolen from his office during the past
month law books and dictionary valued nj
SAD. Detective Ran recovered the books and
Will charge Jackson, the Baltimore book thief
VIII, Win l., the iarceny. Jackson is now serving
term In jail Tor similar iarccnies.
\ PROPERTY SALE.-Samuel Cross and Geo
Tuseht nave sold for $1,000 TO the American
Lie insurance company. Of Phadelpli,a the
.So houses Oh the north side Of + street, east OF
18th street.
NELLIE CANFIELD DYING.-Nellie Garfield
who shD: herself at Mrs De Wits seminary at
EeiievilIe, y. j.. on Monday. was REPORTED a.
Rapidly sinking last night. The doctor said
mere was 20 chance of her recovery. The un-
nappE giri >aid frequently yesterday that she
was In no pain and would have perfect peace
ii mamma would not worry so.'
THE GREAT VARIETY OF lunch and picnic
goods advertised in another column bvs FL
promo l9unss will be interesting reading Tor
those needing such supplies. IL will be well To
day.
"koRGEToWN AMATEUR ORcHESTRA.-Owing
70 ailleti0n in the family OF Mr.. y. y. Noyes,
conductor of the Georgetown Amateur Orches-
.ta, ms place will be taken ut to-night's rehear-
sal by the ars' violin Of the orchestra.
,PosTPoNEuENT.-The sale of residence, No.
dot" torcoran street, is postponed until Mon
uay- june Isl. same hour as will be seen by the
advertisement elsewhere
ofECiAL NorICE--in view OF the Indictment
.MSisuef We shall continue our Remnant Day
sale Tomorrow Saturday. aIay 5Othl until -
u , eioek m, at which time. our store will be
closed tor the day
WOODWARD & LGrHRoP,
Boston Dry Goods House.
HE QTANTICo HIGH TEA PosTPoNEp-On
account Oh the rain to-day, the lady managers
OF the tlIantico high tea excursion on the river
tol ils eeAent Oh Garfield hospital have post
ioGed IL until further notice which will IN,
given IN the city papers. The many contribI-
turned TO the donors. -