Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-10
GEORGETOWN,
HER POCKET BOOK WAS syArcHxp.

HER POCKET BOOK WAS sNArCHED.
Maggie Bings, colored, living at 1861 23d
street. reports that about / 80 this morning
while on her way home in company with a
strange colored man her pocket book, contain
ing els. was snAtehed from her when near the
corner Of 18th and NJ streets by her chance
companion. who made good his escape. He had
previously told Maggie that his name was Bill
and he resided on Market street He was very
black. about five feet six inches In height and
wore dark clothes He has not yet been cap
tured.
THE GEORGETOWN CATHOLIC UNION.
Father Murphy Of Trinity Church visited the
Georgetown Catholic Union last night, and the
warm reception he received showed in what
high esteem the reverend father is held. The
address OF welcome was delivered by President
j. b. McGirr, Father Kelly responding in we'll
chosen words Then followed a short musical
and literary program, which caused the evening
10 pass very pleasantly. Those who partici
pated were Messrs. Thomas higgins and F. J.
Wissner, who gave some excellent recitations
after which Messrs. Albert Murray and T. f.
King furnished music on the piano.
TWO FUNERALS.
Helen CASTELAR,. the only child of Mr. and
Mrs- Geo. b Cobb, was buried yesterday from
the home Of her grandfather, Mr.. Geo.w CAST
lear. 30l9 Gray street. Many friends attended
the funeral and extended their heartfelt SYM
PATTY TO the bereaved parents for the loss OF
their beautiful child. Those who acted as pail
bearers were J. W. Riley. Devereaux Green
Hoperville H. Darneille and Jos. H. Bradley
The interment was at Oak Hill
Young Charlie Shaw, who suffered SO Iona
and patiently, was buried in the vicinity O.
Sugar Loaf mountain. Kind friends assisteC
the bereayed parents until the hour Of inter
ment, and there were many costly floral trib
utes upon the casket
lady PATRONS INDIGNANT
The lady patrons Of the Aged woman's HON.
are much incensed against the parties vhs
gave he 'ssAnee entertainment at Forest Hal
sunday night and advertised il as q benefit fol
that institution when the home neither knew
the people or received the proceeds from tn,
entertainment Many chAritably disposed at
tended. thinking they we're in a small way aid
ing the good Cause
SCARCITY OF WATER.
There Ia a great distress in the western mar
OF the town owing to the scarcity Of water. there
being west Of 35th street but one hydrsnt. and
this is never idle People for squares arount
are Obliged 70 Use either this or the pump suul
In IN artesian well ON Prospect street belong
ing 70 private parties. aud the constant using /,
TIE cause OF frequent breaks and considerable.
expense To the owners Now the owners OF
this pump threaten, unless the Commissio ner,
chow more liberal spirit toward the people O
this section, that they will inclose the pum,
ana not allow any more water TO be taker
therefrom BY outside parties.
LSTHIcUN ALUMNI TO BE FORMED
Al recent ting Of the faculty and boar,
q the Linthicum Institute the question o
forming students alumni sociesy was favor
ably discussed, and IL l. very probable that /,
the early fall the students Of fifteen wears
many OF whom are now occupying responsible
positions. will be brought together for the frs
time. Those who have heard Of IL are rnucl
pleased at the idea, the reunion Of the .ol
boys" and the pleasant memories that will b
revived promises 10 be Of more than passing
interest
7. S. Moore has sold TO Jas. s. Raeourn Is.
fest on the east side Of Valley street
The garbage man has not been ON Beall stre<
between soth and slst for two weeks and he
badly wanted
Miss Mary Compton has gone 70 Princeton
h fou Anr anticipating q change in you
bank account come and see ms.
WOODS h Co., bankers,
hcrf 1x2a y street