Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-11
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Visitation and Banquet at George O.
Whiting Lodge.
Evangelist NeighbOr Makes Many
ConversiOns-An ARRAY in a Saloon
"A Couple Badly Burned.

Geo. C. Whiting Lodge, No. 2, F. A. A.
NJ, was visited last night by w. G. NJ.
David Dixon and the officers of the Grand
Ledge who went through the usual yearly
examination of the orders affairs. Later
in the lodge room, the Rev. r. *. Lewis
delivered a highly eloquent address to the
members.
After this the grand officers and over one
hundred local and visiting Masons repaired
to the banquet hall, where a sumptuous
feast was spread.
Worshipful Master R. W. Darby of Whit
ney Lodge presided at the board with the
guests of the occasion about him. Palms
and flowers arranged in profusion heighten-
ed the effect of the scene.
Among the speakers were w. e. Master
David G. Dixon, Geo. W. Baird. X. W. y
G. master; Matthew Trimble, r. W. s q.
warden; w. r. Singleton, r. w. G. secre-
tary; John H. Small, Jr. W. G. marshall
Geo. H. Walker, w. S. G.: stewart; Past
Potomac Lodge. No. 5: Z. p. Jenkins, w.
master of NJ. NJ. Parker Lodge. No. p;
Worshipful Master Nottingham Of Lebanon
Lodge No. Z, and J. Barton Miller of Geo.
c. Whiting Lodge, No. %.
PrOsress of the Revival.
The Subject of Evangelis: Neighbours
discourse last night IVES Il Flee Unto Thee
to Hide Me-" The first division of the sub
ject was "Ra1 ger Realized" After the
sermon number arose for prayer. and some
thirty persons asked prayer for themselves
and others after the meeting. AT tonishts
services the subject OF the sermon Will be
Love Betrayed" At the church on Sun
day at o'clock there will be a big mass
meeting.
Declared They Had Been Murdered.
Two countrymen, Geo. w. Gunnell and
B. H. Cornwell. entered Appler's saloon on
NJ street last night in a fighting humof.
They told Appler he didn't know now 10
run a public bar, talked loud and bolstef-
cusly and in other ways made themselves
disagreeabe. A remonstrance followed,
which developed into personal encounter
The men attacked Appler and he met them
more than half way. They now believe that
he knows how to run his own place. AS
soon as they got out of the place they
swore out warrants for Appler, charsihs
him with assault and battery. twenty doi-
lars collateral for his appearance in court
was accepted. The acceptance of collateral
threw the countrymen into rage, and they
became very insolent to Judge conway
the station clerk, when they heard OF II.
They both declared that they mad been
murdered. and that the law allowed no
collateral to be taken in such case
Improvement of the Rockville Pike.
have appropriated $1,000 for the improve
ment of the Rockville turnpike. This is
good news to those who use this highway
for repairs have long been cried for.
Nearly Burned to Death.
1t was reported at the canal basin yes
terday that a terrible accident occurred
Wednesday above lock No. 6, by which
James b. Boswell. a farmer, and his wife
were nearly burned to death. Mr.. Bos-
well was burning brush on a piece of new
ground. when lis clothing caught fire. His
wife ran to his assistance and her dress
| also ignited. The sons of the couple ex-
| .inguished the flames Their parents are
| in a dangerous condition.
miscellaneous Matters.
Miss Lulu Trunnell. daughter of Mr.. w.
| H. Irunnell. has been admitted to the
Normal School.
The engagement has been announced of
| Miss Anne There ;a Hegarty, daughter of
| Mr.. Henry Hegarty. to Mr.. T. Eugene
| Rhodes the ceremony to take place on
| October %, at 5 o'clock. at Holy Trinity
Church.
The critical surgical operation perform
| ed yesterday upon the young son of Mr..
| John Curtin by Doctors Kerr and Lincoln
has proven highly successful. and the boy s
| recovery is now hoped fer.
Chas. p. Crandell yesterday sold to John
F. Waggaman lots 8, Is to %, 81, 49, 80,
| "A to As. block %.