Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-05
GEORGETOWN.
CONDITION OF THE CANAL

CONDITION OF THE CANAL.
Fifteen loaded coal boats are awaiting at
Harper's Ferry the completion of the abut-
ment which the Baltimore and Ohio is con-
strueting at that point. Ii necessary in
order to do this work 20 let of the canal water
on that level. but as soon as II Is finished the
muddy liquid will again be turned in and the
much delayed boats will be on their way town
vard once more One boat from White 5 Ferry,
loaded with grain and consigned TO W. III.
Tenney K Son. did reach here. dischary ed her
cargo and started to make another trip. this
time to bring hay. She reached her home.
WAS loaded and got eastward as far as the
scene OF the above mentioned work, when she
compelled to stop. Most of these boats
which contain from liz to 1lS tons of coal
each. will unload at the docks of Agnev Il Co.
and heeIeridith-Winship Company. Two OF
them have never before been loaded Ii is
said IT will take but an hour TO I'LL this now
empty level. The water has been turned into
the canal from 3lst street to the creek but the
outlet lock and dam at the foot Of Washing
ton and GeOrgetOwns dividing line have not
yet been completed.
SAD ACCIDENT TO CHILD.
sad accident happened this morning at
about $50 clock to Nora, the little six-year-
old daughter Of Mr.. John Lynch of 3139 BeaIl
street. The house has a one-story and base
ment bay window. the top of which IS on a level
VIII tile second 0oOr- IHert rail-
ing around this top. and az little Nora who was
probably romping upstairs, came toward the
window she was unable to stop herself and
with a childish shrek threw up her arms and
fell 10 the sidewalk. distance Of fifteen feet
She fell Hat on her back and a great bloody
spot appeared on her head. Mr.. Joseph N
Bradley. who was passing at the time and wit
messed the accident. picked up the bleeding
form and carried II in the house Then after
visiting the offices Of three physicians Dr. Var
dered medical aid The parents are almost dis
uacted.
TIE NENr SESSION To BE HELD HERE
The representatives OF the o. L. A. " to the
state council Of Virginia and Maryland. which
met in the city OF Richmond on last Tuesday
have returned and report the order in this
jurisdiction IN very hourishirg condition
The representatives from the District were:
Messrs- 4. M. Crown, T. j. Neidomanspi and
Ezra 1roth from American Guard Council No
]. and A. q. stevens and c. j. Just from
Liberty Council. No. .. The next session OF
the state council viii be held in Washington.
u. C.. on the first Tuesday in September lag,
At the last session Mr. " G.. Stevens of liberty
Council No. 2, was elected vice state councillor
and Mr.. T. NJ. Crown of American Guard No
!. was elected q. L. to state council Mr. Ezra
1roth was reappointed deputy state councillor
for the District II Columbia. The members of
the order here are already at work preparing 20
capital city
VICIOUS son ARRESTED.
Yesterday afternoon William Jordan, an
sighteen-year-oldto ngue-tiet, boy was arrested
By Oficer Pierce near the corner of West and
Valley streets for making it very unpleasant
for his mother and sister. The officer stated
that Jordan had been calling them in a most ca :
cited manner vile names. and that when he ar
rived or the scene the boy was behind a tree
rly al d,
thein- The mother and sister were screaming
As soon a. jordan saw the officer coming he
nan up Valley street. and. il is alleged threw
the pistol away. but il could not be found The
patrol was summoned and the boy taken TO the
station
TO COMPETE IN PHILApEI PHIA.
Athlete Robert Dodge OF the c. A. c. leaves
today for Philadelphia where on Monday, he
viii engage in the Caiedonian Club games. to
be held in Rising sun Park Mr. Dodge will
compete In the foot races and in the heavy
weight throwing contests. On Saturday, the
18th. he will take part in the SchuylkiIl Navy
gaines
GoOp rENrLSR MEEriSG.
The regular meeting of independent, Lodge
J. o. q. l.. las; evening attracted a goodly
number Of visitors. The good Of the ORDER wa.
participated IN By NessrsA Gregg. Brennan and
Jensen of ainnehaha, and Boll,nger of Star Of
Hope and Hope VI Eggleston and Giles Of In.
dependent
The Central Union Mission wagon did no,
come 10 town last night. but will come owe,
every Monday night hereafter. Private con
triLut,ons have been made and no collection,
oil be taken mp at these meetings.
Mr.. T.. Harvard Troth left ais morning for
short business trip ~ eastern Virginia
Mr.. John Easton OF lT20 SD street complains
that two large dead eats have lain in front o