Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-18
SUBURBAN NEWS
ANACOSTIA.

movement is on foot to organize a lodge
of the Sens of Temperance at Fort Foote.
a large number of Anacostians gathered
last evening and obtaining conveyances
Grove to Fort Foote to hold a meeting for
that purpose. Sergeant McGrath, received
them at the fort. and Rev. T. Stevenson.
pastor Of the Baptist Church, who was with
the party, rendered the temperance advo-
Gates the use of the Fort Foote Baptist
Mission building for a meeting. Sergeant
McGrath spoke upon the object of the meet
ing. and was followed by Mr.. Stevenson.
VINO called for signers for lodge. Over
sixty persons responded and the meeting
closed after making arrangement for an
other gathering at the same place next
Tuesday evening, when all persons are In
vited to be present. Among those who went
from Anacostia last evening were Rev.
Hugh Stevenson. Thomas Miles, Lemuel Al
len, f. Harlan, John Wilmuth and B. Mil
stead. and Mrs. Crawford Mrs. Lemuel Al
len. Mrs. Dent, Mrs. J. X. Davidson. Miss
Davidson. Miss Effie Burr, Mrs. Williams,
Miss Williams and Mrs. Miles.
The regular meeting Of Anacostia Tent Of
Rechabites was held in Haines' Hall last
night. George w. King. jr.. presiding. Ar
rangeuents were completed for the repre-
sentatiOn OF Anacostia tent at the grand
tent TO be held on Friday night in Odd Eel
lows Hall, 3lst street, Georgetown. The
representatives elected are S. r. Mundell. ].
w. jackson, George W. Shoemaker. Thomas
W. Scott
Last night was the third night of the
home camp meeting given at Mr.. Linger's,
under the auspices OF the Methodist Church.
IL was largely attended. and great interest
Is being manifested in Anacostia in the
evangelstic efforts Dr. Riley, the presid-
ing elder. preached last night. After a pre-
Iminary song service by the young people.
led by DIR. Green. with Mrs. James McLa-
rem. as organ accompanist, DIR. Wilson was
introduced and preached ON the following
hoc Iap
thy seat will be empty. After the sermon
Invitations were issued to all seekers to
come to the mourners' bench. Prayers
were offered by DR.. E. II. Grant, and
Messrs. Jordan. Padgett, Linger and Mrs.
Sue King. The meeting was prolonged on
account OF the responses to the invitations
Tor any desiring to lead better life. The
meeting will continue tonight.
Talk OF the coming political campaign in
the fifth congressional district is arousing
some interest in Prince Georges county
The republicans claim they are certain of
victory whoever they nominate. Talk
with some of the leading men reveals sew
eral candidates in the field. Mudd is push
Ing his cause vigorously. but IL is stated
there is little chance of his getting the nomi-
Lation. The man more likely to receive 1t,
said the informant. is Charles E. Coffin of
Muirkirk- He is an ex-state senator. is
liked by the people of the county and has
plenty OF money to back his nominate
IL Coffin is put in the field Marlboro district
will support him, il is said
An interesting service will be conducted
tonight In the Masonic Hall, it being the
installation of the officers of the Golden
Cross. and a number of visitors will be
present from the city.
The happy five. constituting the finance
committee of Anacostia Baptist Church,
have completed arrangements for a lawn
social to be given soon at the residence of
Mr.. Kellum, on Harrison street. above Min
nesota avenue.
Mrs. Hugh 7. Stevenson of Fillmore street
and her sister, Miss Nanvalen, are visiting
relatives il New York city.
At last arrangements nave been completed
for the meeting of the Citizens Association
Of Anacostia- 1t is called for Friday night
to meet at the substation on Harrison
street. The object of the meeting Is to con-
slider plans TO obtain some protection for
Anacostia In case of fire. THE people,"
said Mr.. r. b. Buckley ARE at last aroused
TO the needs Of the town in this direction,
and the matter will be pushed right along"
A mass meeting will be held on Monday
night In Haines Hall. the use of which was
donated by DIR. David Haines and there
plans will be formulated for efforts to pro-
cure a fire engine for Anacostia
The Fillmore street sewer has been COM
pleted from Harrison street to Jefferson a
distance Of three squares, but work has
stopped there. Residents of that locality
are using their influence to get II extended
TO Grant street, as an alley near the latter
street necessitates a sewer arrangement
from sanitary standpoint.