Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-04
SUBURBAN NEWS
ANACOSTIi.

"A number of young people assembled at
the residence of Mr.. Fl. a. Linger. on IIar-
rlsc1 street, las night, and rendered a fare
well party 10 Miss Carrie Phuger of New
York, who was on visit to Mr.. Linger's
family. Refreshments were served 2ni i'm
proTnptu selections rendered on the piano
b. Mss PRuger and Miss May Hallowell.
Among those present were Miss Lizzie Wal
sen, Miss Emma Bowen, Miss May Halo
well, Miss Gertrude D-lmmond, Miss Stella
Fort, Miss Lo,tie Barr, Miss Clara Rarse,
Miss George Grove, Miss Ida Linger Miss
Alice Linger and Miss Pluse- and Messrs
William Pyles. Charlie Linger, Henry
Linger. Arthur Tew. d.. A. NJ Green and
Frank Dony. Miss PTlUger left today for
her home in New York.
Mr.. Mira Allen of Giesooro is ILL.,
Mr.. Henry Linger left this morning for
Baltimore on a business trip.
The Harrison street sewer investigation
yesterday came very near resulting fatally.
In response to the articles in The Star on
the subject, Health Inspector Beaumont
met The Star representative yesterday
afternoon, and, accompanied by Police
Ohlcer Reagan and the reporter, went to
the exit of the sewer, which empties on the
east side CT Harrison street, On the Berg
man property. After dOnnins rubber boots
and lighting lantern, the advocate OF bet
lcA HSdltH STTdHsenlentS entered the sewer.
For several feet he had TO almost crawl
along, and the odor was almost unbear-
able. After awhile he vas enabled to walk
upriShtly, and had trave-sej the sewer
along under the station house. and thence
70 Fillmore street, where IL was discovered
that the new Fillmore street sewer had
completely closed up. at that end, the old
sewer. MIR. Beaumont retraced his steps to
where small branch sewer connected with
several residences on Harrison street, and
ended in cul de sac. The sewer gas was
very powerful here, and as he turned, and
the air from the opening at the exit came
III, IL blew the nOXiouS and unhealthy gas
right into his face. He had been in the
drain several minutes, and the air was too
much. He was being gradually overcome
Realizing this he made an extra effort, and
succeeds! in reaching a small hole near the
station house. where the gutter waste ran
IN. The aperture was very small. He ut
tered cry for help. and got one hand on
the stone above his head, when Officer
Reagan, who was at hand, rushed to the
hole and grasped the hand of the falling
man. The inspectors head had then droop-
ed forward on his breast. Several citizens
aided the officer, and finally the inspector
was dragged through the hole up into the
air. Efforts at resuscitation were then
made, Mr.. James Feddon Offering q stimu-
liant Mr.. Beaumont was finally revived
and taken into the station house, where he
waited some time until strong enough to be
taken home 1t was his intention to -ex-
anime yesterday also into the condition of
the drainage of the new Fillmore street
sewer. which ernpties into the river, through
the Christy property, but owing to his ILL
ness was unable II do so. A citizen ac-
companied the inspector in his buggy to
his hAIne, where he was reported this morn
ing to be much better. He wrote report
this morning and sent il to the health office,
recommending that the Commissioners be
asked TO remedy the evil.
There was meeting Of the South Capitol
Street Bridge Association Wednesday. at
ITFRna Sapff VII xs--c tta.
host, AMI those present went to Huena
Vista on the steamer SeUfferle. A large
number OF those Interested were present.
II. \. Griswoi of Anaccstia president of
the street railway, made an address in fa-
vor OF the bridge, and Acting President G..
HALEY of the association. also made
brief talk. n letter was read from eX-State
Senator Charles +. Coffin, who is the re-
publican candidate for Congress from the
fifth congressional district, plelging his
support for a bridge
\ sneak thief robbery was committed in
Anac0stia Monday. Mrs. Lottie Bouffier oil
Al Madison street was the victim. During
the day some one entered the house by the
front door and carried off a black coat
valued at SO. black skirt worth 81. .
pair OF pillow cases and underclothing
worth s.. The theft was reported to Act
ing Serst. Thomas Anderson. at the sub
station, and efforts are being made to To-
cate the supposed thief
TueSd1y night robbery was committed
at Suitland. The blacksmith shop of John
E. Allen CT that place was broken into and
large supply of tools stolen. The place
was completely ransacked, and nearly
everything Of value stolen.
Samuel Anderson Is out again after
brief illness.
Police Officer Robe is III at his home on
Minnesota avenue.
The adjourned meeting of the Citizens
Association Will be held tomorrow night in
the sub-station. The principal object of the
meeting will be the election of officers and
the outlining of work for the ensuing year.