Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-29
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
No Glue Yet to the Burglars Who Robbed
Mr.. Blount
Many Other Local Notes From Across
Rock Creek-Church Affairs and
Condition of Rev. DR.. Stitt.


from. His escape and concealment of his
identity was most effective. The detec-
tives are now devoting most Of their atten-
ton to the search for some of the stolen
articles. Their discovery will no doubt do
much toward the location of the thief.
The pawn shops and other places where
such things are usually disposed Of have
all been visited, but without success. In
all probability, though, the thief Is cute
enough not to make an early and COM
paratively public disposition of the things.
He will wait awhile until the theft has
somewhat left the public and official mind.
The police harbor several suspicious
that may work toward their end. One is
to the effect that in their belief the rob-
berry was not committed by a person
utterly unfamiliar with the premises.
Telephone Line.
Preparations are being made for the re-
construction and enlargement of the Falls
Church telephone line. Wires will be ex-
tended in various other directions than
those now paid attention to. The present
line, while branch of the Chesapeake and
Potomac Company. and operated through
their central Office. was built by the Falls
Church people, The wires connect with
the District line at the Aqueduct bridge,
and are carried under that structure across
the river.
Church Affairs.
The Mite Society of Mt. Tabor Church
last night presented the pastor. Rev. Mr.. R.
X. Lewis, with very handsome overcoat
Mr.. E. c. Ford made happy presentation
speech. which met with feeling response
Last year the Mite Society gave Mr. Lewis
a costly watch
at Alexandria next Wednesday, Mr. Ford
will represent Mt Tabor.
His chief duty will consist in securing the
return Of Mr.. Lewis for third one-year
pastorate Of the church. The congregation
is exceedingly anxious that he return. In
the past two years he has proved admfra-
bly, fitted for the charge, and has endeared
himself to the town in general. AS ser
monizer he is one Of the very best Mt.
Tabor has ever had. He is full of energy
and spirit always, anG his desire to have
his congregation cooperate with him at all
times In church work has been the cause
OF the generation of universal interest.
They Were Sorry.
Geo. w. Werdbaugh, a canal boatman,
started out with two companions last night
to "whoop it up" He had money liquor,
enthusiasm and revolver He took along
his capacity also, and in a short time the
welkin was ringing with liquid laughter.
If Judge Miller had come along he would
have understood without taxing his brain
what the disturbance of Georgetown quiet
means. When Werdbaugh and his COM
panions had made hoarse their vocal cords,
depleted their pocket books and created a
draught in their canteens, they filled up
the vacuum in their existence with imita-
lions of Commanche Sioux and Apache
braves practicing for war
One little policeman at this juncture
though, came along, and put the big
chiefs within the bans Of civilization
Werdbaugh was charged at the station
with carrying concealed weapons, and his
friends with being plain drunks." This
morning their appearance implied that they
were all sorry for what they had done
They We're not in Sunday school trim, nor
did their faces glow with physical happi-
ness Every member of that boat trio
looked like an unanswered prayer.
DIR. Stitt's Condition.
Doctors Appleby, Busey and Peter, the
physicians in attendance on the Rev. DR..
Stitt, report that their patient lis holding
his own" A consultation was held yester-
day and the physicians will come together
again tomorrow. The reverend gentle
mans condition is being aggravated by
hemorrhods. His prime ailment is Bright's
disease. Mr.. Stitt remains in perfect pos
session of his faculties.
On Sunday next the pulpit will be occu-
pied morning and evening by ministers
from the conference now in session at the
Mt. Vernon Church.
VIII Preach.
Rev. Dr. Alex. Mackay-Smith of st.
Johns, Washington. will preach on Sunday
night at St. Johns, this place, at the regu-
lar service for men only.
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