Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-28
GEORGETOWN Alleged Nuisances.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
Anent the alarmist "B.'s" pessimistic COM
munication in Wednesdays issue, entitled
"Georgetown Nuisances." touching the quasi
runic interpretations in chalk on the hand
soonest houses of the ''ancient town" and the
alleged ''cachetic appearance" Of our Oldest in
habitants, let me. being ''native here" reply
to ''B 8" structures.
Iapprehend that your worthy correspondent
is himself suffering with certain well-known
mental dysocrasy superinduced, doubtless, by
his anticipating Christmas. In view Of our
.'close proximity" to Oak HILL / wonder
why he did not cite Julius Caesar, to wit:
Twas in the high and paimy state of Rome, a
little ere the mighty Julius fell: the graves
stood tenantless and the sheeted dead did
squeak and gibber in the Roman ii. e., George
town. streets" Fortunately, however for the
peace and quiet of ''oid Georgetown's' mind
the health statistics evidence contrariwise, and
read of all men, that centenarians,
lineal descendants of Methuselah, indulge
with gusto in our Christmas festivities.
1t would appear that your correspondent il
conversant with the distinctive symbols of dis
reputable houses" for he Familiarity likens our
best houses thereto. But it will be observed
that the virtuous, law-abiding citizens of this
''ancient town" are not en- rapport or au fait
but rejoice in their Ignorance and innocence OF
these naughty modern devices. In all other
respects, however, "tle sun DO move" over
here, as is evidenced by the numerous new
houses, with a IN. l., building throughout the
town, and the growing demand therefor. Now
as touching the alleged mephitic gases pre-
vailing our atmosphere, we traverse that
allegation with q sample Of our unadul.
terated ozone, which is ever kept on tap
But we're the alleged noisome gases peculiarly
perceptible hereabout that would be feca
matter whereof the Congress ought to take
cognizance by enacting the several wholesome
bills that have been repeatedly introduced
therein, to the delectable end of establishing
perennial sprays Of eau de cologne at the sewer
mouths. "'Tis Q consummation devoutly tC
be wished" and we chosen 400 of George
| town hail in an ecstasy the millenial day pros
pect when old Georgetown shall be merged
! into new Washington. Apropos whereof vii
l the respective and highly respected Senate anG
House ID. c. committees please to take
| cognizance Of the exigence demanding
| their prompt action in the premises
| according to the conccdedly PRACTICABLE.
| scheme projected in the aforesaid bills, ant
/ repeatedly approved by ;ho u. G. Commission
\ ers. The foregoing grand improvement vii
| be Of necessity a common heritage alike to til,
| old and new cities, which betterment would
inure to their joint benefit. Otherwise. nc
| cording to your Correspondents opinion, tn,
precious lives Of Washington's 400 Gilt
stand in jeopardy every passing hour. But
ITO returu to our muttons." Your correspond
| ent is somewhat awry as to tbs alleged cpl
denic cachexy, for such morbid state is char
| acterized by total absence OF fever, wherea
i lie euumera.es the several febrile diseases o
being epidemic here. SINE CERA.