Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Last Rites Performed Over Unfortunate
Thomas Ootter.
Claims Filed Against the O. and o.
Canadian Interesting Old DOcu-
ment Brought to Light.

The funeral OF Thomas COtter, who was
killed near Four-Mile Run, took place to-
day from Trinity Catholic Church, at
o'clock. Father Roccofort officiated at the
services. The pallbearers were selected
from the classmates of the deceased, by
Fathers Ritchley and Mackin Of George
town College, where the unfortunate boy
had made quite a record for general excel
lence. Within the church at the services
were Father Richards. the president of the
college, and most of the college faculty, in
addition to many Of the District students of
the university.
The pallbearers were John Waggaman,
VIM. Helmick, O'Reilly Kuhn John Sulli-
van, Thos Garland and Hugh Taggart, jr
At the grave, in Holy Rood. the casket
was opened and the face of the dead boy
viewed. The cars had left no marks upon
the features. The back part of the head
was crushed, but this, of course, was not
exposed. The lower portion of the body
received the bulk of the disfigurements.
Many Canal Claims Filed.
Mr.. Chas. Little, who was appointed by
Gov. Brown special auditor of certain
claims against the Chesapeake and Ohio
canal, has opened his office in Williams
port. Thousands of dollars worth Of claims
have already been filed.
The Dead Sexton of Christ Church.
The remains Of Mr. Samuel Chase for
twenty-siX years sexton of Christ Church,
and an Odd Fellow of high standing. will
lie in Mt. Zion Church on Sunday, open to
the view of the public. from 1 until 3
o'clock. At the latter hour the casket will
be closed and the funeral take place. Mr..
Chases death has excited much regret here.
His prominence among the colored people
ard the respect he commanded from both
races here, through his sterling qualities,
made him figure to be mourned sincerely.
Excitement Over a Lamp Explosion.
There was a fire at 1878 Prospect ave-
nue. last night, caused through a lamp ex-
plosion. Some considerable excitement was
generated through it, but not much dam
age. The fire department responded quick
ly, but it was not deemed necessary to turn
the water. The men fought the flames
with buckets of water and chemical ma
chimes until their eXtinguishment took
place.
Two Sides to the Case.
Lucy Gibson was brought to the station
yesterday on charge Of incorrigibilty.
Her mother, Helen Wood. alleged that the
girl ran away frequently, and was an all
around bad daughter. The girl claims,
how ever. that she has been sinned against
beaten numerically and driven from home.
The last time SHE was driven away she re-
fused to return. Hence the charge. In the
Police Court today Judge Mills, after hear
i.lg the case, saw no reason why the girl
should be held, and she was discharged.
An Interesting Old Document.
That the fathers of Georgetown-those
who were the largest land owners most in
terested in the development of the place,
and to the present generation, apparently
rolling in wealth-did not always walk on
velvet carpet is evidenced by an old war;
rant that has just been discovered among
the effects of the late Henry Trunnell, for
| many years constable here.
The writ, or warrant, addressed to the
| constable says: Whereas John Hoffman,
use of E. B. King. on the 9th day of jan
uary, 1897, by the judgment of J. Gettys, a
justice of the peace, did recover against
John Threlkeld the sum of S14.02, with in
terest from June 30, 1896, certain debt, as
also the sum OF % cents, costs of suit,
which judgment still remains unpaid you
| are therefore commanded to take the body
of the said John Threlkeld and him convey
to the prison of said county Washington,
the keeper whereof is hereby directed safe
ly to keep in the said prison the said John
Threlkeld until he shall pay and satisfy
| TO the said Hoffman, use of King, the debt,
interest and costs, ETC."
John Threlkeid was one of the original
proprietors of the ground on which George
town stands, owning large tracts principal
ly west of 3ith street, including most of
the Visitation Academy property and sec
tioilS VI Tue SeOTSeloNH SOHeSe tract. Inc
division on the map known as "Threlkeld's
addition was among this mans possess
sions. 1t now represents many thousands
of dollars, and yet its owner was thrown
into prison because he couldn't or wouldn't
pay S14.02.
General News Notes.
Calvin Payne has sold. through R: A.
CASTELAR,, agent. to George Freeman, prop
erty on South street near 32d, fronting "A
feet, having a depth of 100 and improved
by two small frame houses.
Misses Estelle Culver and Ivah Bennett
left yesterday for York county, Pa, to stay
the balance of the summer.
Mr.. Arthur Trunnen of street will re-
turn from New York tomorrow, after two
weeks stay
The Misses Trunnell are recreating in the
Blue Ridge.