Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-10
GEORGETOWN,

BUSINESS AND RESIDENCE ADVANTAGES.
That wealthy and well-to-do men are fast
recognizing the attractions Of Georgetown as a
place of residence is evidenced by the large
number of elegant houses that have been
erected here within the last few years. There
Is no more beautiful place for a residence in
the District Of Columbia than on the heights
of Georgetown. from which place Washington,
with all her world-renowned public buildings,
can be seen at q glance. As an educational
center she outranks many of the larger cities,
as Georgetown College the Academy of the
Visitation and the complete system of public
schools furnish means by which both rich and
poor may be intellectually fitted to compete
with the residents Of any city for those things
We all strive for. As place of interest she
holds her own, too, for it was here that 'Jeffer-
sonian simplicity" was first demonstrated in
the unpretentious residence on the street
which now bears his name Here toe, in thehouse
now occupied by Col. Jno. A. Joyce, did Gen.
Grant, the hero of the north. spend his happiest
days, while from under the low roof of Pros
pect cottage Mrs. E. ID. Z. n. Southworth
sends forth her romantic stories, which are SO
widely read.
Within her limits also is Oak Hill cemetery.
acknowledged by all to be one of the most
beautiful in the United States, while a half
hours walk will bring one to Arlington, the
home Of the nations dead.
Surrounded by all these memories and exist
desirable and the ready transportation that
Will be afforded by the incoming railroad, the
easy communication with the mines of Cum
berland tina: the Chesapeake and Ohio canal
will give and its position at the head of a navi-
gable river, there is no reason why Georgetown
should not soon take her place in the grand
onward march and rival if not excel her sister
cities In prosperity and progress.
ARUNAwAY.
At 7o'clock last night two-horse team be-
longing to Mr.. Mutesbaugh of Alexandria
county, Va, ran away from the corner Of 22d
and o. dashing up NJ street at full gallon. and
for time 1t looked as if serious damage would
be done, but at the corner OF sd and NJ streets
they were caught and turned over to the owner.
POLICY CASES.
In the Police Court yesterday, before Judge
Miller, Richard Canton, colored, and John Hill.
ton, white, were convicted of policy writing
without the necessity of the Jury leaving the
box Officer ID. j. Cotter, alone and unaided cap
tured all their paraphernalia at 1857 East Mar
ket space and successfully brought them to the
station without assistance.
NOTES.
Mr.. H. B. King will shortly begin the erec-
ton of handsome three-story and basement
brick dwelling on the grounds opposite the
convent, formerly occupied by the Prospect
Tennis Club.
Though the Prospect Tennis Club has been
deprived Of its spacious grounds on 35th street
by the march OF improvements its members
are not disheartened. and before another
month they hope to be fully reorganized and
in better trim than ever.
Mr.. John III. Schultz has Just retur ned from
Baltimore, where successful operation was
performed on his eyes by DIR. Chism, and
he Is now much improved in both health and
sight