Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-22
ABOUT GEORGETOWN N.
A Big Blaze of Lumber on the River
Front.
An Obstruction in the Canal Needs
Removal-POlice Affairs and Other
News From West washinxton.

On Saturday night there was q big blaze
on the wharf right in the midst Of millions
OF feet Of lumber. Charles r. Schutt's
kindling wood factory and planning mill
were the buildings that suffered. Owing to
their Isolated position the flames had made
good Roadway before they were discovered
When the alarm was turned in. though.
not only No. 5 engine. but No. from Wash
ington responded with a promptness that
was amazing. The Georgetown fire fighter
left the goth and K street plug to her Wash
inSton assistant and threw her own hose
into the Potomac. After two streams had
been thrown upon the flames for over an
hour they lost their destructive power.
sputtered and died. but not before probably
1850 worth Of damage had been done.
Had wind been blowing at the time of
the fire it is thought by the firemen that
both the surrounding lumber yards would
have been burnt out Of existence.
The fire is said to have been the work of
an ncendtary. as not spark had been left
carefully extinguished on the closing down
hour. There was no insurance on the build
in8s.
Death of Mr. Potts.
Mr.. George NJ. Potts Of Frederick, uncle
of Mrs. VIM. Woodviiie of 1903 Q street,
died on Saturday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock
in the eighty-seventh year Of his age. De-
ceased In life enjoyed the distinction of be-
ing the son of Mr.. Richard Potts. a native
OF Prince Georges county. who had served
as aid TO Gov Thomas Johnson, clerk Of
the Frederick county court, member OF the
legislature delegate to the Continental Con-
gress. state senator, United States Senator
member OF the convention to consider the
attorney for Maryland, chief Judge of the
NTH judicial district and a justice Of the
court Of appeals.
To Remove nm Obstruction.
Yesterday while the water was drawn
on Rock creek by the opening Of the gates
at its mouth several men were employed
iii pumping out the sunken canal boat
which for several years has been a re-
ceptacle for garbage near the NJ street
bridge in the hope of making 1t rise to the
surface that 1t might be floated away and
destroyed The desired effect was not ac-
come too firmly Embedded in the mud The
wreck lies right at the mouth Of one of
the towns principal sewers and receives
and retains the heaviest of its discharge,
nushing OF the creek not effecting 1t.
Police Affairs.
After being put OF two of the Tenley-
town electric cars for drunkenness and dis
orderly conduct Samuel Lyles was last
night locked up at the seventh precinct
station and given chance to be hilarious
without disturbing the peaceful George
towners.
a "eh-uIeSSeu Coioreu man ABOUT Sixty
hve years of age was found on Saturday
night by Officer Howard wandering aim
iessly about town. He could give no ac-
count OF himself, and Ii was deemed advis-
able to take him to the station. There he
was kept In a private room until his friends,
who reside in the first ward. were notified.
AT the junction of the Tenleytown and
LOugh borough roads on Saturday night an
intoxicated cOlored man was struck by
car and knocked down and cut. DR.. Stay
however.
Personals and Notes.
The Ambrosia Fishing Club leave today
for Cobb's bar. on the Potomac. where
they will stay for some time. Those who
er. quartermaster: w. Shekell. George
Starke. Arthur Wells and Christopher
Hager. Thomas Barker will be the clubs
Tonight at Masonic Hall on sd street the
branch of the grand Capitol
chorus will be formally organ
lied under the dictatorship Of MIR. Frank
sented by 100 singers, over 80 Of whom have
already been secured.
Mr.. John w. Castelar, a cousin of Mr.
Geo. W. CASTELAR, Of this place and a land
Friday last at his home In New York in the
year of his age.
Rev. Dr. Elliott Is again in charge Of the
Dumbarton Avenue Church after a pleas
ant vacation.
Mr.. Clarence Hess left today for Point of
Rocks. where a couple of weeks will be
spent.
The Edward L. Dent Company have been
awarded the contract for furnishing all
the iron work. consisting of a large num-
Der OF heavy beams. for the new residence
Of Geo. E. Hamilton on New Hampshire
avenue near 8 street.