Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-09
SUBURBAN NEWS
ANACOSTIA.

The republicans of Oxen Hill district
turned out in force last evening at the pre-
liminary meeting for organization. Grange
Hall at Oxen Hill was filled with advocates
of protection. John I. Fisher called the
gathering to order, and asked for nominal
tons for president. Reuben Neither was
chosen for that Office, and Charles +. Bate
man elected secretary. A book was opened
for the enrolment of members, and about
eeyerty-fye peiso signed their names.
The republican outlook in this district is very
bright and even the democrats say it will
be closer than for years. From now until
the night before election the republicans
will meet at Oxford Hall each Monday
night. Speakers will be present, furnished
by the republican congressional committee
and a rousing meeting held each week. The
registration OF voters shows a republican
gain of about twenty-five over the last
registration. and every effort is being made
to increase the gain. Ex-State Senator
CofIin's letter pledging his support for a
bridge at Giesboro' has had a telling effect
and the farmers say he Is the man they
want The democrats have also organized
Mr.. III. l.. Sherwood of Anacostia Heights
Is suffering from the effects of a recent
slight stroke of paralysis.
Electa Chapter. Order OF the Eastern Star,
which Is the local auxiliary of the ladies' to
the Masonic Lodge. meets tonight. Visitors
will be entertained from the city and Bright
wood.
The petition of Henry J. Nailor for an
extension of Pennsylvania avenue has met
with the approval of the engineer depart
ment. and an appropriation will be asked
Sor this Improvement. Regarding the re-
quest for an extension of Minnesota avenue
beyond Pennsylvania avenue, the depart
ment states that this cannot yet be done,
as beyond the point where it crosses Penn
syly ania avenue Minnesota avenue Is not
recognized as an opened street.
Iz Of lals ms S-D1n llyxrf.r
In the Police Court yesterday resulted In a
dismissal of the prisoner.
There was a one-sided stone battle on a
farm near Good Hope Hill yesterday after
noon. John Fisher, an old colored man,
having incurred the enmity of VIM. Miller,
his eighteen-year-ol1 nephew, has since bsel
careful of exposing himself to the on
slaughts of the youth. but yesterday while
at work on his farm was suddenly set upon
and became the target for numerous large
and small stones. One large one struck
Fisher in the head. and he fell to the ground
unconscious. MIXERS aunt rushed from the
house, and in defense of her spouse drove
the boy away and managed to drag her
husband into the house. Later in the even
ing she locked him in, and started for Ana
costa for a warrant for Miller. She told
her story to Justice Carroll Smith, who
issued the warrant. and this morning the
police were after Miller.
The Acme Club. the result of some youth
full efforts, will hold a social SOON There
was meeting last night at the home of
Frank Dony. the secretary. and tonight the
members will be entertained by their presi-
dent, Bertram Thornett, at his home on
11th street.
The recently-organized Glee Club is the
result of the work of MIR. Edward Redfield
of Jackson street Among its banjoists are
Frank Haines and William ". Fisher
warrant has been issued for the arrest
of Phillip johnson, the colored boy who
drove the wagon which ran into an Ana
costa car on Saturday, and his arrest is
expected today.
At last Aracostia hiss been treated to a
fall cleaning at the hands of the sewer de-
partmert workmen. Yesterday there were
three carts at work in AnacoStia and one
wagon carrying two or three long lines of
hose A gang of men went to work early
In the morning, and the sewer traps all
over Anacostia were opened and cleaned.
The workmen did not stop at removing the
unhealthy accumulation of dirt, but attach
ing the hose to the nearest water plug,
washed out the sewer, flooded the streets
and sent flow of clear water coursing
through the drains. This will greatly i'm
prove the healthful condition of the COM
munity, and Is a welcome Improvement