The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1883-05-14
WEST WASHINGTON.

This afternoon, at 4 O'Clock, the funeral OF
MIR. Ezekiel Hughes took place at st. Johns
Episcopal Church, the Rev. DR.. Lindsey oiIlci
ating. The deceased was, for many years,
well.known citizen Of the District, having at
one time been the editor OF the Georgetown
AdrOedte Covenant Lodge, No. 10, 1. o. o. f.,
attended In body, and q large concourse of
other persons were present. After the funeral
services the remains were taken to Oak Hill
Cemetery for interment.
There was O greater number OF pleasure
boats on the river yesterday than for any day
this season, the Potomac In tho vicinity of the
Aqueduct Bridge being crowded with innu-
merable tiny crafts largely alled with mem.
beers OF the fair sex. At one time 1t was I'M
possible TO procure boats at the hiring houses
SO great was the demand for aquatic sport.
Wild flowers grow In profusion In many 10.
calities along the bank OF the river, and many
ladies' returning for the day brought lovely
branches which they had gathered 10 carry
home.
Again yesterday afternoon the principal
solemnity OF the SABBATH was violated by
disgraceful exhibition OF rodyism In Rosslyn,
Va. Mr.. Frank Mason, residing on street,
near North Capitol, accompanied by his friend.
Charles White, went over 10 the little village
TO enjoy the healthy air OF the country. shortly
after crossing over tho bridge, White began TO
imbibe freely CT the beverages literally dis
pensed by the village saloons, and was soon In
a top-heavy and lighting condition. White
had about $50 In his possession, and Mr.. Mason
fearing that he might lose 1t by conflict with
the gangs OF loalng roughs moving about,
took the money from his pockets for safe
keeping, as no had done before when his
friend was inebriated. He was seen 20 take
the money by three roughs, who Immediately
assaulted him, saying that he was sneak
thief, and forcibly took the money away from
him, and declared their Intention 10 return IL
TO the owner. Mr.. Mason, seeing that resist
ance would be useless, came 10 the Third Fee
cinct Station for assistance and an oulcer,
but was informed that no policeman could
cross the bridge TO mako arrest. The GENTLE
man was struck several times In the face, aud
was badly beaten. II is stated that next sun
day no drinking Will be allowed In Rosslyn,
The Virginia authorities having taken meas
ures 10 check the proprietors or the gin
houses. 1t Is TO be hoped that they Will allow
no repetition OF yesterdays disturbance TO oc-
cur IN The village.
Yesterday afternoon IRE broke out In the
furnace Of the residence Of Mrs. Sawyer, on
Prospect avenue and rlled the house with
smoke. No, 8 engine promptly responded,
and the smoking flames were quickly checked.
Tho floral decorations In the Catholic and
Episcopal churches yesterday were exception
ally grand, the occasion being Whit Sunday.
Large congregations attended all OF the
churches.
Lewis Squire, an aged colored man, reading
at 1925 Thirty.second street, was sent 10 the
Freedman's Hospital to-day by the Sanitary
office.
Application was made 10 tho Commissioners
for another special policemanto be placed ON
Bridge street in place OF onicer Harper who
some time ago resigned.