Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-26
BAD SANITATION.
A Georgetown Locality Which Needs
Looking After Badly.
WEST WASHINGTON NEWS.
Activity on the Canal and in Real Estate
Circies-Money Being Raised for the Bath
Ing Beach - Pleasant Social Matters-En-
tertainment for Children's Country Home.

and the creek there is a place that bids fair to
rival In flthiness the worst plague spots of the
city. A sewer whose discharge is Of the
deadiiest kind that q thickly populated
section could throw Of empties
itself upon the surface Of the
earth fully 200 feet from the creek and throws
Its sickening odors into the air breathed BY
hundred large families. Then, with q struggle,
it oozes its way along on the ground to the
creek, stopping every few minutes to 20 below
the surface, only to reappear q few feet beyopd.
Often small dead animals are seen at the mouth
OF this DEMONSTRATING sewer, and the odors
then sent forth are doubly affectine.
Not only at this point, but at others along the
creek can be noticed similar sights. In July,
1892, Senator JAS Mcmillan, who has always
taken such an interest In the District, spoke
officially to the Commissioners OF the condition
of Rock creek and its tributary sewers and rec
commended that an order be issued to the health
officer to weekly opon the gates at
the mouth Of the creek that the worst filth
could go of into the river. This was done
several times, but since February 19. 1893, &C.
cording to . gentleman who has kept Q record
Of the streams condition. the gates have not
been opened on Sunday (the day set apart but
twice. viz. March IL and May Z. In the mean
time the health of all the surrounding residents
is in danger.
CANAL MATTERS.
Boats to arrive at Georgetown with coal
May rs were: Fer the Meredith winship Com
pany No. 126, Capt McArdle; Judge Alvey,
Capt. Limburg; Consolidation No. 4, Capt. C.P.
Limburg; Consolidation No. z, Capt. j. Dixon;
Consolidation No. 5, Capt Sid Cross; No. los,
Capt E. Becktol and C. r. White, in charge Of
Capt Becktol. For John p. Agnew & Co.:
Sarah Kroon, Capt. Jones; Amelia Meyer, Capt
Taylor.
For J. G. and J. NJ Waters: wheatley Brothers.
Capt. Montgomery, laden with grain.
The Seneca, Capt. jackson, brought railroad
ties.
Boats to clear Georgetown May Is were: Little
Rob, No. 104, No. 109, W. II. C. Bagley, Three
Brothers, G. S. French, Eva Cushwa, Cuba, G.
". Riddy, No. 1856. A G. johnson, W. J. Ste
phenson, Deer Park and i. p Reed
Boats that cleared Cumberland with coal for
Georgetown on May "a were: For the Mere
dith-Winship Company. P. Hewett, NJ. E.
Grove, No. 125, W. S. Jacques, No 121. No.
lO6 No. 1873. No. l27. E. ]. Shiplet, No. 141 and
Here Am. For ]. p. Agnew & Company-R
ID. johnson and A. W. Wilson.
NOBLE CHARITY.
The fair which was to have been given to-
night at Linthicum Hall for the benefit Of the
Children's Country Home has been postponed
until tomorrow night owing to q misunder-
Home is one of the worthiest charities
the people of Georgetown are interested in,
and the outcome of tomorrow's occasion will
no doubt be a substantial evidence Of the
kindly feeling entertained for the waits Of the
city. The admission fee has been fixed within
the reach of all-10 cents.
The rs. S. n F." will have charge Of tomor-
rows benefit.
There was q big transfer of Georgetown prop
erty yesterday, Frederick NJ. Detweiller deed
ing to C. W. Simpson a one-half interest in lots
2S3 to 800 inclusive in Detweiller's sub Of
square Sc. The property lies in
the block bounded by 9th and 2sth, and Q
streets. and is part Of the Rittenhouse estate
The consideration named in the deed is e72 500
CIV. Howard has sold to Cornelius Barber for
$1,000 certain property in Cooke Park.
In the Washington Loan and Trust Com
pany's subdivision, above Tenleytown, Dennis
Mccarthy Yesterday bought for 81, 158 lots 10
and IL, block 8.
PLEASANT OCCASION.
There was a crowd at the Congress Street
NJ. P. Church last night that occupied every
seat and every inch Of aisle space The occa-
sion the semi-monthly entertainment Of
the Young Peoples Guild, and all previous
efforts were outdone. The program was
beautiful one, pleasing both the eye
and ear. Twelve of the High Schools
most graceful daughters, costumed like Grecian
maidens, went through a Delsartesn drill that
was encored until, for lack OF time, the audi
fence was requested to desist Then came read
ings by talented Westinghouse, recitations by
Georgetowns best and songs from those on
both sides Of the creek. There was Q string
orchestra present consisting Of fifteen pieces.
GRAND LODGE.
The semi-annaul visitation Of the Grand
Lodge officers to Covenant Lodge. No. IS, oc-
CURED last night, and Odd Fellows Hall was
crowded in anticipation of the event. Past
Grand Master Gawler delivered the address of
welcome and Grand Master Crawshaw the re-
Spouse. Then speeches by Messrs. Cathel
Mead, College and Kenney followed. musical
and literary program that had been prepared
with care was presented in addition 70 the
speeches.
BRASS BAND.
Under most favorable auspices the newly or
ganized Georgetown Brass Band last night
made its first public appearance. Among those
who made distinctive hits by their mastery
handling of the instruments they PLAYED were
Mr.. Guy Hoppe, Mr.. Samuel Schiller. Mr. Will
lam Hoskins and Mr.. Orrell. The liz Of Mr..
Falkner caught the entire audience and C.
A. Hughes. the champion drum major Of
the Washington Light Infantry, contributed
a big share Of the evenings enjoyment by his
clever work with the baton. MIR. GUY Hoppe.
astically received, the large audience recogniz
ing his talent and demonstratively showing their
appreciation. Dancing followed
BATHING BEACH.
Officer Cotter, late an active member Of the
seventh precinct force. but now assistant super
intendent of the bathing beach Is working
hard in the interest of that wash resort He
is canvassng among the down town business
people and so far has harvested about elOO in
sums of 81, 80 and SIS. He says that the beach
needs cash paid up capital of $500. This is
needed to make some necessary repairs and
to maintain the life boat No drownings
took place last season during the time that the
rescue boat was in commission. The beach
cannot be safely conducted without the boat
and boatmen, and money is needed for them.
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH SERVICES.
The services at Holy Trinity Church next
Sunday will be as follows: Low mass at 6. z
and 9. and pontifcal high mass at 1890 His
excellency Archbishop Satolh will celebrate
the pontifcal mass, Father Chester will be dea-
con Of the mass and Father Tammany SUBJ
deacon. Father Sabetti Of Woodstock College
will be assistant priest and Fathers Richards
and Gillespie will be deacons Of honor. Father
McGoldrick will preach. Mgr. Sbarretti and
DR.. Papi will assist in the sanctuary.
The musical program will be as follows: Pro-
cessional, Flambeaux march. by full orchestra;
Gounods solonela mass will be sung entire.
with soloists, augmented chorus, organ and
full orchestra. Eeni Creator alto SOLO Miss