Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-04
ANACOSTIA.
THE WASHINGTON BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.

THE WASHINGTON BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.
Two meetings in relation to the proposed
Washington birthday celebration were held last
night at Judge Armstrong; Office. 1t was ad-
vertised that the meeting would convene at
1880. AT that time there was only slim attend
ance, but all present were eager to proceed to
business. II. G. Thompson was unanimously
tions and promised to heartily help the cele-
bration along. There was o half hours talk
and, ON motion of Mr.. j. L. Williams of Hills
dale. adjournment followed.
At $3.50 the citizens began to arrive. Those
who had taken part in the prior meeting had
dispersed. Believing themselves to be the first
arrivals. the late corners organized mass meet
ing with Judge Armstrong as chairman. Mr..
j. +. Alinnix addressed the meeting and much
off-hand talking followed. 1t was decided to
communicate with the Independent Order of
Rechabites, Knights of Pythias. Improved Or
der of Red Men. Grand Army Of the Republic
and request their cooperation. 1t was also
suggested to have all industrial parade. Some
thought a commodious speakers stand should
be erected at some central point Others
thought this expense might be avoided by util-
izing the service Of the Baptist Church, or that
in front of the Washington street public school.
At $50 the meeting adjourned.
NEARLY sUFFocArEp BY COAL GAS
Anacostia almost had case of asphyxiation
sides with his wife and two daughters at No. IA
Jackson street. was the unfortunate. Mr..
Carroll, as usual, cooled the cylinder Of his
parior self-feeding stove, and. to prevent 80
free fire, turned of the pipe damper, but left
the base draft and several doors open. He left
open the parlor door and that Leading from
the second story hallway into his sleeping room.
Mr.. Carroll did not awake till half-past 10 yes
terday morning He was speechless and well
ryh 4 mo- vln vaI to r<1ll
OFF the bed, crawl TO his brothers room door
and arouse him. Medical aid WIS immediately
summoned and restoratives applied. Mrs. Car
roll continued conatose till yesterday after
noon. Although conscious she is still feeble.
Mr.. Carroll Is out. The children's apartment
was in distant part OF the house and although
invaded by the vapor its occupants escaped
serious results.
VIOLET TEA
Mrs. b. c. Shreve entertained hosts of friends
from till yesterday at a violet tea The
table decorations were Of that hue and the gas
glare was softened by violet globes. The en-.
tertainment was to introduce Mrs. Shreve'i
guest. Miss Alice Easily of Ashville. n. c. The
hostess was aided by Mrs. George Ii. GRAY and
Miss Anrie Grady. The toilets Of the receiving
party were rich and costly.
NOTES.
DR., Andrew II. Green mas sold for DR.. Leech
T.
V. Lawrence for $4,000.
Mr.. J. i Pitcher, treasurer Of the Anacostia
railroad, is in Virginia with his wife.
Mr.. James Roach of Avalon Terrace is con.
valescing.
Miss Rachel Fischer is i'll.
Miss Linda Humphrey is visiting friends in
the country.
St Blaise's day was appropriately observed al
st Teresa's Church
Mrs. L. A Fischer Of Philadelphia is visiting
her father, Judge Armstrong.
Miss Rosa Fowler of Prince Georges county
Nd. is the guest Of her sister. Mrs. Cook, Of
shannon Place.
Mike Graner, ON employe Of John Pizinger
yesterday evening swore out warrant agains,
James Brown, charging him with assault
Charles Dodge reports stolen from his stable
one black fur robe, Sl2.
Jessie Ronfrow Of uillsdale ID missing from
her home. She was dressed IN q red dress and
red shawl when last seen.
Lieut.. Swindells wants the police to find Alex
D. Reeves,