Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-22
GEORGETOWN.
TRAFFIC on TIE CANAL.

Inc following boats LETT the consolidation
Coal Company's wharf at Cumberland Monday
for the District: To Meredith, winship q Co.,
Georgetown-Consolida No. II, No lis, W.
1. Dakenson. No. III. W. I. ooulehan, +. Q.
Beckett. No. 49,. No. lo9. No. lS7, Bradley T.
johnson. Consolidation No. z. No. ia
The following boat and masters LEFT yester-
day: r. d. johnson. Capt W. II. Schapp; Eva
Anslow, Capt. A. B. Dibble; Ruby. Capt J. r.
Stump; B. T. johnson. Capt J. T. Wood: W. A
Dickenson: Capt James Reid; ": 7. Aulehsn.
Capt Reid: Consolidation No. III, Capt Sny-
der; Consolidation No. lS&. Capt. W. Swain: 7.
o. Becksod, Capt g. Zimmerman; Consolida-
ton No. los, Capt. Stride; Consolidation No.
ls7, A. Hill.
There are at present lss boats on the chesa-
peake and Ohio canal engaged in the coal trade.
OF this number nearly one-half are already on
the way to Georgetown.
Mr.. wISszrP WILL NOT RHsIox.
The Cumberland and Hagerstovn papers Of
yesterday contain a story to the effect that Gen.
eral Manager Winship Of the Chesapeake and
Ohio canal contemplates sending N his resigna-
tion and that Mr.. Frederick Mert;as, one Of the
A bondholders, is TO succeed him. Inquiry
at the Office Of the canal show that the story Il
without foundation. General Manager VIM
ship is engrossed with his duties and has no
thought OF resigning.
UNCLE GEORGE PENSYYIErLp or TIE PRESIDENT.
Mr.. George Pennyheld IL at Rowzees. "Uncls
George" as all his friends call him halls from q
point about twenty miles upstream and 10 the
oracle Of the bass fishermen. Uncle George
had the honor of entertaining President Cleve-
land during his first administration, and is
brimful Of yarns about the Presidents fishing
and eating qualities. Commissioner Mi
Ter accompanied the President, and
both dignitaries spent several DAYS
af hpma ~ fha Gsh 80,
Uncle George says that the President weighed
at least "a right smart over twohundred pounds
and that his appetite was even heavier" he
says that he had to use mighty tempting bait
and fish hard in order to fesd ms disting aished
guests. Uncle George says that notwithstand-
ing the awful hearty appetites Of his visitors
he enjoyed their company. As soon as the
bass season gets under full way he is going to
put on boiled shirt, get q shave and come
down to Washington for the purpose OF
inviting the President up TO have an outing.
He is not inspired by any mercenary design.
He does not want an Office and would not ac-
cept one. He is confederate veteran and q
veteran democrat He has wide acquaintance
along the Chesapeake and Ohio canal at Cum
berland. at Rockville and at Georgetown. He
travelled from his home as far as the Glen Echo
lock aboard the canal boat Little Seneca and
continued his journey via electric car. He ex-
poets 20 return on the first boat up.
SERIES OF FITS.
Howard Thompson, . young man en-
ployed by the Georgetown Gas Company as
lamplighter, fell in q 1T last night near the
power house Of the Tenley.oxn Railroad Com
psny, and a friend in attempting TO help him
was violently set upon and choked. Some one
teiephoned for the patrol and IL was imme-
dlateiy sent for the afflicted boy. When
he was brought to the station he
was again seized and became SO violent thu.
i've officers were necessary TO hold him down.
One fit followed another until four had taken
possession Of the boy and deprived him Of
strength. During the height Of this seizure
strong straps were employed to bind him TO
bed in order to prevent the infection Of wounds
both on himself and those who were endeayo.-
ing to quiet him.
SOUVENIRS OF MOUNT VERNON.
While o. visit to Mount Vernon during IN
nusuratioa week Mess.s. Pabss, Lohr,an,
Benninghofen ead Rentschler, prominent cit-
zens OF Ohio, made the acquaintance Of Mr..
Frank A. Whelnn Of Georgetown, who 10 the
custodian Of the historic garden. Mr.. whelan
took great fancy to the gentlemen, and at
parting promised to send them two gavois
made from lockwood OF wsshiugtou's farm.
One Of tho gavels, he said. would be for the
judge OF the court Of Hamilton county. from
which place the visitors were, and tho
other for the use Of the president Of
the Miami Club, Of which they were members
Not only did Nj. Whelan send the gaveis, but
several hatchets, napkin rings and cups, all
made from wood Of the nations farm. A SOU
venir consisting OF Kentucky coffee tree seed,
the original OF which was sent to Mount Yer
non by Jefferson, was sent to each Of tho
before named gentlemen.
When the reminders Of Mount Vernon arrived
in Hamilton county Clerk Pabst. at Q called
meeting Of the citizens. presented one Of the
gsveis formally to Judge Giffen. The Miami
Club will receive their present at the next meet
ing. The little affair created quito q stir in
Hamilton and Mr.. Whelan has received the
most app-eciative letter in return.
TEE ROVER CYCLE cIuB.
Monday evening number Of members Of the
Rover Cycle Club participated in an impromptu
run to Cabin John bridge, where an oyster
supper was enjoyed. For SO early in the season
the riders were in excellent condition, and Il is
assumed that the Rovers will hold q more prom
inent position in wheeling circles this year than
they have heretofore. Those particle
pating in the run were Mcssrs. Chas. r.
Moran, F. B. Weaver, David Weaver. Alder.
Fisher, Theo. Duvall, Louis Weaver and ". r
Cox. At the regular monthly meeting to be
held April a schedule OF runs will be adopted
for the coming season, and the ACCESSIBILITY OF
joining the League Of American Wheelmen as
a club viii be fully considered.
FIXING CP OAK VIEW.
Oak View has been vacated by the family
who have occupied II for some time and deco
raters and other beautifers who have been en-
ployed since the removal have completed their
work. There are some in Georgetown who say
that the change has taken place for Mr.. Cleve-
lands benefit, intimating that he viii once
again find domestic comfort there.
NOTES.
Real Estate Dealer Rafael A. CASTELAR, thinks
that Georgetown property is a sure thing invest
ment. Georgetown property is bound to boom,
bridge no bridge. Vacant houses are hard to
find and are no sooner projected than they are
rented. Local proprietors are content with the
same ratio Of returns that satisfy city owners,
and Georgetown realty pays 10 per cent in
rental. When the railroads begin to gridiron
Georgetown and the country roundabout look
out for a mighty rush Of emigration and a great
advance in prices. All local real estate dealers
say that now is the time to catch on
Mrs. Mary Thompson, one OF the Oldest in
mates of the Aged Woman's Home, died yes
terday.
Mrs. n. s. King, whose husband, z. NJ p
King, was before the war q prominent Water
street merchant will celebrate today her sixty
eighth birthday. Mrs. King is now living at
vernon Oaks" beautiful country place near
Mount Vernon.
The new Fillmore school building at 35th
street will receive its finishing touches within
couple Of weeks.
Along the wharves.
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