Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-26
GEORGETOWN.
A TRAGEDY LONG AGO.

Among the bodies which will be removed
from the old Presbyterian cemetery by order
OF the G. A. r. will be that Of Absalom Con-
rad a soldier, who was murdered about rs
years ago in front Of the Bridge Street Market
House. Robbery was the motive for the crime
and a kick in the head caused death. 1t Is
said by an old citizen who was one Of the
jurors that convicted the murderer that the
victim now lies headless in his grave
and the following is given as the cause:
During the trial the defense attempted to
prove that death was caused by fall and not
by kick inflicted by the accused. Mr.. A. G.
Riddle, who was then prosecuting attorney,
in order to prove the truth Of the accusation,
came over to the cemetery, accompanied by
an assistant. and, exhuming the remains, re-
moved the head, cleansed it Of the flesh and
exhibited before the jury the skull with its
tell-tale boot mark. So convincing was the
proof that verdict Of guilty was brought in
and the murderer, a Georgetown man, was
sentenced to the penitentiary for a term Of
years. The skull was never replaced in the
grave, and was either given to some medical
student or is still preserved as q reminder Of q
tragic affair.
FOR THE STARVING RUSSIANS.
A great deal OF interest is manifested IN social
circles here over the dramatic entertainment to
be given by certain well-known ladies and gen.
tlemen for the benefit of the starving Russians
Friday, the 29th. is the day fixed, and two de-
lightful PLAYS, The Mouse Trap" and THE
Happy Pair" will, comprise the program. The
characters in the former will be represented
by Mrs. Zane, Miss Yates, Miss Minnie Clark,
Miss Nesmith, Miss Wheatley and MIR.
Sbepperd. In the latter play Miss Frank
Wheatley and Mr.. Thomas Durant will assume
the parts. The Washington and Georgetown
Banjo and Guitar Club have volunteered their
services. 1t is expected that charity's call
will be readily answered
WILL PARADE.
The several lodges of the Grand United Order
Of Odd Fellows Of this place will have a street
parade ON Friday evening next P. G. NJ.
Council, No. A, and Patriarchy Commandery.
No. 8, will act as an escort The Capital City
Band will head the procession, which will
march to Bethel Fall, where public reception
will be held.
THE CATTLE MARKET.
At the Arlington stock yards Monday some
Is cattle were up and sold: Best, AZ to 4sSc;
good, 80 to A; medium, 3 to 81: common, to
g. l55 sheep and lambs we're up and
sold as follows: Spring lambs, to IL; lambs.
to g.; wool sheep, to 612; clipped. to 81
from $40 to s45. Market good.
NOTES
The old wrecks which since the freshet Of
several years ago have lain ON Analostan Island
were yesterday destroyed by fire.
large number Of heavily laden coal boats
are lying in the canal between the Free bridge
and Foundry branch 1t is said that much
trouble in getting vessels in which to ship it
away is being experienced by those interested.
Yesterday many hundred bushels Of corn came
down for the local miliers
On last Friday night the Halcyon Club held
its fourth fortnightly meeting at the residence
of Mr.. A. Lee Lowe, 1910 2 street, and from 8
to 2:3O o'clock all else but pleasure was for
gotten. Music. dancing and delicacies were
enjoyed by the full membership.
The late owners Of the High street market
house have leased from the representative OF
the Jenkin Thomas heirs the property on the
opposite side of the street, which will be ap-
propriately fitted up for the butchers.
The property holders on 37th street and Pros
pect avenue extended are still loudly com.
planning about the neglect of the Commits
sioners to supply that section with water.