Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-06-18
GEORGETOWN.
THE BREAK IN THE CANAL,

THE BREAK IN THE CANAL.
Since the break Of about ten days ago on that
part of the canal near Hancock workmen have,
under the direction of Engineer Nicholson,
been engaged night and day in making the re-
pairs. 1t was at first supposed that the delay
would be Of but three days duration and canal
men were told not to worry, but as yet the
water has not been turned on, and in the neigh
borhood Of sixty boats are blocked up in the
vicinity awaiting the turning on Of the water
in the level affected. In the meantime only
boats that load this side Of Hancock have been
arriving in town. 1t is thought that to morrow
afternoon will witness the completion of the
work.
GRANT SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT.
At Curtis Hall last night the pupils Of Grant
school gave a creditable entertainment and
many were present to enjoy it. Among the
numbers on the program we're q chorus, "God
and King. by the seventh and eighth grades;
IAN Order for Picture" recitation, Miss
Stewart; fancy dance by Miss Maggie Duffy;
solo, IF the Waters Could but Speak as They
Flow" Miss Hurst; doll drill, participated in
by the pupils Of the six til grade: "Daisy Song"
Miss Putnam; chorus, Springs Delights,' "
grades six and seven; tambourine drill by the
fifth grade, with dance by Miss Duffy; solo, IF
You Love Me, Darling" Miss Hunt; a pretty
doll drill by the second and third grades; solo,
"Tell Her Love Her &c." Fred. Siebold; club
swinging by Miss Hurst. and the closing chorus
by the seventh and eighth grades.
HIGH SCHOOL DEBATING SOCIETY,"
Last evening the members of the Western
High School Debating Society met at the resi-
dence of Prof. Edgar Frisby, 1907 31st street,
and held the closing exercises of the year. OFF,
GERS for the ensuing year were elected and
routine business transacted, after which re-
freshments were served. At late hour tho
cloth was removed and several toasts were ably
responded to, President Lacey acting as toast
master. After spending a very pleasant even
ing the club adjourned until next fall
POLICE COURT MATTERS.
young man named Dennis Collins was on
saulting Policeman Fritz Passan while the latter
had him under arrest. The only marks Of vio-
lence in the case was the condition of Collins
head. His eyes and face were discolored and
there was a cut on his ear. Collins
admitted that he had been drinking. He
thought he had drank about dozen glasses of
beer, but he was certain that he did not strike
had dubbed him. Witnesses for the
defense stated that the officer acted like
he was under the influence Of liquor, but the
officer denied that he had been drinking A
number Of witnesses were examined and the
jury could not agree.
The defendants personal bonds were taken to
appear when wanted.
NOTES.
The western terminus Of the Washington and
Georgetown cable line will be Just short dis
lance east Of the market house and 1850 feet
from the Aqueduct bridge. Up to this point
excavations are now being made.
1t Is stated that the Metropolitan road will at
the earliest opportunity apply to Congress
Tor permission to extend their line to the
Aqueduct bridge by way of SD street. SO as to
make connection with the several roads that
viii terminate there
AT an informal meeting Of the citizens of
Georgetown the Long bridge and the obstruc-
tion IT offers to navigation was again seriously
discussed and it was decided that If at any
future day damage was done lower Georgetown
property by high water not being able to dow
freely and backing over the land to imme-
diately enter suit against the Pennsylvania rail-
road for damages.
Residents of Georgetown should be psrtic-
ularly interested In Somerset HeiRhts See
suburban property column--Adrt.
TIE MILNE SALE.-The sale Of this fine col.
lection Of goods furniture Of every description