Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-03
GEORGETOWN.

people say today. There is the usual activity,
but nothing out of the ordinary run of affairs.
The coming of the great schooner Sycamore is
very generally talked of. The Chesapeake tugs
know that she is coming and she will meet with
no detention in this line. The season has not
been too profitable with the tug people
and they are eager for tow The
Sycamore will load rapidly and will make
/ 1t possible for the canal boats to discharge
without delay. The Sycamore will be closely
followed by the Albert Stearns. Samuel Dillo-
way and other craft now loading ice for this
port. The canal boatmen are in a cheerful
frame OF mind over the prospect.
Boats to load at Cumberland yesterday for
Georgetown were as follows: To Meredith,
Mlnshp Il Co.-Barge Little Rob. Capt. c. 8.
Beiver; barge Geo. S. French. Robert Smith;
barge c. W. Adams, Capt. H. Cardr; barge No.
~. Capt. }. G. Baker; barge No. $780, Capt C.
X. Castle; barge No. 1902. Capt. J. Renner;
John Leitch Capt. R. Eaton. To J. P. Agnew
Co.-Barge r. l.. Somerville Capt. L. C.
Meyers.
BUILDING ASSOCIATION MEETING.
AT the 18th regular monthly meeting of the
stockholders OF the First Cooperative Build
ing Association, held last night, bonds of the
4th series. whose par is 1928. 60, were redeemed
at S2l6 10. and those of the 9Th. whose par is
S23l: 80, brought their owners S239. 81. Money
rectors meeting, held immedia tely after reso-
buttons expressive OF sorrow at the loss of
their co-laborer Vim. Smith. were drawn and
spread upon the minutes, and copy ordered
to be sent to the family of the deceased.
HUNTING FOR A scoUNDREL.
"Thev're after him." is what the police saw
with regard to the man who has been molesting
Georgetown ladies aboard the cars of the Metro
politan Railway Company. Talks have been
had with several of the ladies who have been
rudely treated. They have furnished fairly
minute description of the alleged scoundrel
An important clew obtained from several
OF the conductors the Washington and
Georgetown cars Most of the old hands
on that line claim to know all about the
man wanted, excepting who he is and where he
lives. Conductor Grimes of the avenue cars
told the conductor Of Metropolitan car No. Is
that the man had been put off the cable cars
for the same Offense which it is claimed he has
been committing on the Metropolitan. Super
lntendent Wilson is making vigorous effort to
apprehend the insultor and has furnished his
men with description of him. Lieut..
Swindells is also lending hand.
WHERE FLOWERS BLOOM
The grounds of the old Hollngsworth prop
erty attract much attention. They are pic
turesque in floral wealth. They are overgrowu
with bloom. Hyacinths and tulips, lilac. lilies
and bridal wreath make the place
paradise OF color and sweet scents. The
grounds are not SO well kept many
along Rood street. but their half neglected air
does not lessen their charm.
The grounds of the Linthicum Home arc ac-
corded hattering observation by travellers Rev.
rather Scanlon has park on which the land
scaPe gardener has put in some master strokes.
AN EXCITING RUNAWAY.
A horse belonging to Boise, the Washington
timer, ran away yesterday afternoon on NJ
street ard after some minutes Of excitement
finally collided with the large bay window of
Druggist Brace at the corner of 30th street
Though a part of the frame work was torn
away the glass escaped damage.
HERRING HILL QUIET.
Herring Hill is quiet This is the razor rem !
devious of Georgetown. Herring Hill goes on
the rampage at frequent intervals, and a great
deal of police activity has been consecrated to |
this spot. But the tread Of the alley thug and |
the arithmetical wells of the crap shooter are |
no longer heard. Recently several revival |
meetings were held. ana perhaps from these |
have sprung the good results. Officers Grant |
and Opperman. who do this beat are gratifed. |
ENTHUSIASTIC REVIVAL MEETINGS..
Rev. Il. L. Neighbour, the young North
Carolina revivalist who has been appointed as
a missionary to Brazil. is holding enthusiastic
meetings at the Gay Street Baptist Church. |
have been realized and the Young mans elo-
quence and church loyalty awakening in
tense interest.
Benz F. Leighton has sold to John F. West
and others for $500 lots u. ID and ii of |
Leightons sub in square 10 of Beatty and |
Hawkins addition 70 Georgetown.
large loaded brick wagon with no guard |
light was left on Congress street near Q last |
night aud this morning the reporter heard |
three complaints from drivers who came near |
running into it. The wagon tongue projected |
way out to the iddle of the roadway.
Father Barry. pastor of st. AIMS Catholic |
Church at Tenleytcwn. is preparing for an en-
te"tainment that will be held at the town hail |
for SIX nights. The West Washington Minstrel |
Troupe, which recently scored success, will be |
the principal attraction The proceeds will be |
used for the benefit of tho church.
coiored canal boatman drowned yester-
day this side of Cumberland
cable car and a prairie schooner got
tangled up at NJ and 30th streets Yesterday |
No one hurt.
The sanitary inspector is meeting with |
great deal of commend tion.
Mrs. Emile Rolfe OF "a h street is ill.
Mrs. 4. Z. Hughes of u street is out
James Lucas. who was hit with brick on |
Saturday nigh; by Jerry Jones. is reported by |
Officer Ietton as all right
Mr.. G.. W. Cissell is improving.
Harry heuger, who was Injured hv The run |
ming away of the trotter Burch of Roses. IL out |
Miss Addie Mayfield will return from Raleigh |
n c.. tomorrow.
Mr.. Schlodt of the West Washington Hotel
has introduced cote of carrier pigeons into |
his establishment. He will send a few down
next week to Wert's Wharf. Va. per steamer
Harry Randall. There they will he liberated |
Several will be turned loose from Baltimore
ANACO.TTA.