Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-09
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Many Important Items From West Of
Rock Greek.
The New Fishing lava Supplied
Choir-Real Estate transactions
"A Sudden Freak.

The passage of Mr.. Piggott's bill, through
which IL Is made lawless act TO haul
seine or set trap or gill nets in the upper
Potomac for a period Of ten years. in order
to allow the recupe-ation of the finny
tribes numbers, has caused vexation among
the fishermen of town. They had prepared
for a good onslaught and now all ARRANGE
ments must be changed. The work will
have to be carried on away from home, and
under less comfortable surroundings. Some
had even gone SO far as TO build and stock
shanties in the vicinity of the Chain bridge
in expectation Of a busy season In that part
of the river.
There is no doubt. though, conservative
fishermen say. that the upper Potomac
fish supply has been in great danger of al
most absolute destruction by the heavy
catches that have been made the past sea-
sons, and in order to preserve the fishing
Industry a measure like Mr.. PiggoCts is
most essential and most commendable
On the inconvenience of a few of today
will be built the prosperity of many ten
years hence.
Supplied Choir.
Palm Sunday, the 18th. has been fixed
upon for the first appearance at Christ
Church Of the newly organized surphced
choir. The SUPPLIES have arrived from
England, where they were made, and are
marvels of workmanship. There are
thirty-five voices in the new choir, all
fresh and rich. They were selected from
twice that number There has been some
opposition to the supplied choir at the
church. but ii is thought that this will be
removed upon the entrance Of the Choir
listers. They will be reinforced by the
present excellent quartet, providing vocal
music for the congregation on Palm Sun
day. In addition to the appearance Of the
choir the Rev. DR.. Alex. Mackay-Smith OF
Washington and Mai Robert Stiles OF
Richmond. Va, will make special ad-
dresses to the congregation.
Mt. Tabor Election.
The annual election of Mt Tabor Church
officers has taken place. the result being as
follows: Stewards-Messrs. Theo. Barnes
L. p. Burriss, E. c. Ford, ]. H. Chamber
lain. VIM. Conlin. Geo. p. Hoskinson and
E. Harry Myers; trustees-Theo. Barnes
w. F. Hunt. e. c. Ford, ]. II. Chamber
lain, w. Conlin and z. Harry Myers
treasurer. Theo. Barnes; secretary, Geo
r. Hoskfnson; organist. Miss Teresa
Thomas; assistant organist Miss Grace
Hess delegate TO the annual conference
f. c. Ford and alternate, Geo. p. Hoskin'
son. Mr.. Z. c. Ford was also elected as
class leader.
Real Estate.
The three brick dwellings numbered 3323
1926 and 1897 N street. being a part Of the
estate of the late Michael MCGOWAN, wer,
yesterday sold at public auction to Mr.. II
p. Gilbert for $4,000.
The Jones house at the corner OF 3lst and
streets was withdrawn at 5000.
Stricken With Paralysis.
At o'clock yesterday afternoon Mrs
Margaret Byram of Both street was strickel
with paralysis. and two hours later sh
died. She had not been sick. and her suddel
affiictiCn was therefore doubly surprising
and distressing. The previous day she ha'
shopped in Washington. Mrs. Byram wa
the wife of Mr.. Robert Byram.
A Sudden Freak.
A woman named Annie Curren was yes
terday seized with a wild desire on Jeffer
son street to kill or injure some one. an,
seeing John Terry at a hydrant with
pitcher she snatched it from his hand an
broke it over his head. Other bodily harn
was about to be done the inoffensive mai
when the police appeared upon the seen
and took the woman to the station house
1t is thought that she is suffering tempora
rily from insanity, and she will be properl
taken care of. She has been residing a
1913 Jefferson street.
The second anniversary of the Youn
Peoples Society of Christian Endeavo
of Peck Memorial Church, 18th and }
evening at 1880 o'clock. A program an
propriate and interesting has been arranged
Mr.. John Duffy's remains were this morn
ing buried at Holy Rood Services wer
The funeral of Miss Mary +. Kengla too
place at noon today.
Messrs. Tom Hyde. jr.. and John Havalin
left last night for North Carolina.
Schultz Of New York are the guests of Mr..
McGirr OF Dumbarton avenue
Revival services are being conducted a
present in four of Georgetown's churches.