Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-12
IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
The Delay on the Canal-The New Court
House at Rockville

Ine Delay on the Canal-The New Court
House at Rockville
Correspondence of The Evening Star
ROCKVILLE, September II. 1891.
Hope deferred maketh the heart SICK and
about the sickest set in this section of the
country are the people living along the line Of
the Chesapeake and Ohio canal, who have for
many weary months waited patiently for the
opening Of that waterway. Some time ago it
was confidently predicted that the entire line
would be in navigable condition in few days,
but this state Of things has gone on from week
to week and still no boatmans horn is heard to
welcome the farmer with his produce ready for
market. While the work of repair was in pro-
gress the opinion was freely expressed that the
work and material used was of such character
that it would not stand the pressure Of the
water, and the experience of the past two weeks
seems to verify the prediction. This state Of
affairs is serious drawback to the business of
all that large section Of the county which is de-
pendent on the canal for transportation
facilities, The cry all along the line is, "Give
us a canal or a railroad" The several DEGREES
OF the circuit court for Washington county do
not appear to be effective means of trans
portation any further than Williamsport.
THE NEW COURT HOUSE.
The fine new court house at this place is
rapidly approaching completion and will be
ready for occupancy during next month. At
their meeting this week the county commits
sioners decided to remove the unsightly high
iron railing which has surrounded the pretty
park adjacent to the building for many years,
and also to remove several Of the large trees
which interfere with view Of the building
When entirely completed Montgomery can
boast OF as handsome and commodious a hall
OF justice as can be found in any county Of the
state.
REPUBLICANS PLEASED.
The republicans here today are in fine spirits
on account of the manner in which the recent
trouble between their candidate for governor
and the state central committee has been
settled. and are loud in their praises Of Hon.
Louis Z. McComas for the active and efficient
aid he rendered in bringing about result of
so much consequence to the entire party Of the
state.
REAL ESTATE.
Mr.. George Baughman has purchased of
Thomas Hendley 81 acres Of land situated near
Hunting Hill, this county, for the sum Of
1925
James P. veirs has sold for E. NJ. Thoman of
Washington q lot in West End Park, the pur-
chaser being Jacob Poss, this town.
NOTES.
Gov. Jackson has appointed Mr. j. Brooke
Jones officer Of registration for Jamestown
district. Mr.. Jones will enter upon the duties
of his Office ON the 21st instant.
Hon. Spencer G. Jones has been elected one
Of the trustees Of the Rockville Academy, to
fill tine place Of the late Nicholas d. Offutt
The trustees have appointed Masters John F.
Horner and Clifford Robertson to vacant
scholarships in that institution.
Spencer Watkins, chairman Of the demo-
cratic state central committee for this county,
has issued a call for a meeting next Tuesday Of
the members Of the committee and all the can
didates to make arrangements for conducting
the campaign.
At a meeting of the town council recently
held an order was passed for the grading Of
Kellogg street, and the contract for macadam-
izing Baltimore street to the corporation limits
awarded to Mr.. Uriah Ricketts, at Sl.39 per
perch. The resignation Of J. ]. Kemp as Daiiitf,
to take effect in thirty days, was accepted by
the council s. A. NJ.