Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-14
AFFAIRS IN HaGEEoRGETowN
Clerks Assembly 1; lla,4sss. for an Oyster
Supper
An Escaped PrisohcrsCaptured-
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Local Notes of General and
Especial Interest.

The Clerks Assembly, No. 1853. X. of L..
will hold an oyster supper this evening at
the Rock Springs Hotel, on the Conduit
road near Glen Echo. The event will be
merry one in the history of the organiza-
ton, and a large number of the clerks
will go up. A large four-horse bus will
| leave 32d and NJ streets at 1870 o'clock this
evening, and arrive at the hotel an hour
later No regular program will be mapped
out, though Mr.. William Bornheim will act
as master Of ceremonies. No speeches are
down. but a number of those present will
be called upon to make a few remarks.
The committee in charge Of the banquet
consists of Messrs. William Bornheim
William Schwartz and Maurice Baer. At
the last regular meeting of the assembly
there were two members admitted and the
applications Of four more candidates re-
ceived.
Hit by n Brick.
William Correll young white man,
while walking through Warehouse alley
Saturday night was knocked in the head
with brick by some unknown assailant
The blow was delivered with terrific force
on the back of the head, and the young
man was lying unconscious in the alley for
some time before being discovered There
| Is not the least idea as to who threw the
brick. The police were notified and on
account of his condition the young man
was taken to the Emergency Hospital in
the patrol wagon where his injuries were
attended Correll is twenty-five years of
age.
There was a runaway on NJ street yes
terday evening about o'clock, which. for
tunately, resulted in the injury of no one
A horse attached to buggy, which
were hired from Emory, the livery
stable keeper Of Washington, took
fright at the corner Of Bath and NJ
streets. and dashed away. The horse
had not gone far before he collided
with another object, which resulted in the
smashing of one Of the wheels and throw
Ing the occupants out, but fortunately, not
1n5uring them.
Has Been Captured.
John Parker, who escaped from the work
house some time ago, was arrested in "Bos-
ton Saturday night by Policeman Har-
rison. The negro escaped from the insti-
tuition about six weeks ago. and since that
time has been keeping himself out of
sight. Saturday evening he appeared
around his favorite haunts, and was max
ing himself hilarious when arrested
charge OF disorderly was preferred against
him. An additional charge of larceny was
entered against his name by Policeman
Cornwel. for the theft of a suit of clothes
from patient by the name of Anderson
who was in the work house at the time of
the escape.
Death of Miss Hess
Bessie Hess. the beloved daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Louis Hess of 316S Q street, died
Friday evening at her parents residence.
The young lady was but three months
over twenty years of age. and was popular
among large circle of aequalntances, who
knew and admired her for her many. yfr-
.ues. ohe was an exceedingly bright girl
me funeral was held this afternoon at
o'clock from her parents residence and
was attended by large number Of people
Bicycle Accident
Ralph Holland, q white cyclist, while
riding over the Conduit road yesterday af-
ternoon, collided with another wheelman,
and was thrown from his wheel Sustaining
number of bruises, his speed at the time
being quite fast. He suffered confusion
Of the hip. and his forehead was badly cut.
He was removed to town BY his friends
and cab carried him to his home on
Capitol Hill.
Ffsh-d Out.
Richard Coleman colored. while drunk
yesterday lay down among some weeds nm
the bank of the canal and went to sleen
While snoring soundly he rolled over into
the water, the ducking serving to awaken
him and bring him toehis senses His cries
attracted the attention of Captain Forney
OF canal boat, who succeeded in fishing
the negro out more dead than alive.
Robbed the Store.
The store of Robert Daniel. on 31st street.
was entered early yesterday morning by
thieves, who succeeded in getting away with
considerable plumber, among which was a
quantity Of shoes and clothing. Though
there Is no clew to the burglars the matter
was reported to the police. and they expect
TO shortly arrest one of the cuprits sus-
plcion being strong against him.
Notes.
Rev. Father Mccarthy, assistant pastor
of Trinity Church. received telegram yes
terday morning of the serious illness of his
brother. who is at pittsburg, and asking
him to come on at once. After celebrating
the e1rly mass. Rev. Father Mccarthy left
on the next train for Pittsburg
James Cartright, local fisherman, spent
yesterday at 'Stubblefeld" Falls, near
Seven Locks, and succeeded in catching q
string of dozen bass. weighing from one
pound to two and half pounds each.
Hotel Arrivals.
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