Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-13
AFFAIRS. IN GEORGETOWN
Skating on River and Canal is All the
- Rage.
Sudden Death of an Aged Residential
Sunday NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. In
cidcnts of the Day.

Outdoor skating evidently enjoyed the
zenith Of Its glory for the season yesterday.
and all day there were crowds upon the
ice. The ice was not in as good condi-
tiGn, however. as 1t has been during the
week owing to the rise in temperature,
but. this fact did not deter people from en-
joying themselves to their hearts con-
tent The more cautious skaters selected
Rock creek the scene of their pleasure,
and a number skated up to the Zoo and
beyond. The canal also had quite crowd
upon it's frozen surface, and one or two
parties skated up to Great Falls. BY far
the largest crowd was on the Little river
and the river, and at one time fully 1,OeO
people were out. In the forenoon the Little
river was the principal scene of sport, but
owing to its thawing condition the skaters
forsook it in the afternoon and wen:-o:ss-
on the river. The AQueduct bridge was
thronged with spectators. who. from their
high point of vantage, enjoyed the antics
of those below. No accidents occurred
which were serious. One skater whose
name could not be ascertained while playing
cut off by another person skating over his
hand Several parties went overheard
while getting on and off, but suffered no
harm other than good ducking.
Sudden Death.
Mr.. Thomas Goodrich, an old and we'll
known citizen, was found dead in bed yes
terday morning. after having retired the
night previous in good health. For some
years past he resided on Back street, just
below the Tunlaw road. living with an I'M
married daughter and two sons On Satur-
| day he was as lively ever but in the
afternoon he complained of a pain in the
| region of his heart. He paid but little at
| tenton to this. however and after spending
| the evening home. retired about II o'clock.
to, ,I1
| the same room with him, and when they
| awoke about o'clock yesterday they en-
| deavored to arouse their father from his
deep slumber. Death from all appearance
| came quickly and painlessly. The deceased
was sixty years of age, and was a carpen-
| ter by trade His wife died some time ago.
but four daughters. three of whom are
| married, and two sons survive him. The
| coroner was notified, and after viewing the
remains today gave a certificate of death
| due to heart failure. The funeral will be
| held tomorrow afternoon at o'clock from
his late residence, the interment being a,
| Holy Rood cemetery.
Officers Elected.
The annual election Of officers of the
Catholic Benevolent Legion was held yes
terday at the meeting in Stahlman's Hall
The result was as follows: President, J. T
! Clements; vice president, p. ]. Carr: secre-
tary, Harry b. King; collector. ]. W
|
shall, w. NJ. German; guard, D. F. Sheehy
| trustees, John A. Heenan, j. ]. Murphy
and Joseph Schladt. Joseph H. McGir,
continues to be the chancellor of the West
officers the affairs nf tina Georget OWL
| branch are in a very fiourisLing condition
| being strong numerically and financially.
Runaway.
| While out driving Mrs. Josephine Merritt
and a young lady companion met with al
! accident yesterday afternoon about 22i
o'clock on N street near 35th street, which
fortunately resulted in no serious injury
The morse attached to the carriage became
unmanaseable and running up on the side
| walk at the southwest corner Of the street
| intersection attempted to climb a small
| terrace. The carriage upset and threw the
occupants out on the sidewalk. Some gen
tlemea in the vicinity came to the rescue
and rishted things
| Stricken by Paralysis.
Mrs Celia Lauer of 3145 Dumbarton ave
nue. was stricken with a fourth attack O.
paralysis last Friday. and for a time i
| was feared that the result would be fatal
A change for the better occurred yesterday
| and now hope is felt for her recovery.
| Miscellaneous.
Rev. James Collins S. j.. formerly vic,
president of Georgetown College, and nov
OF FOrdham college,, Is IN town on visit Il
his parents. He was the celebrant at tn,
S o'clock mass yesterday at Trinity Cath
Ollie Church.
The funeral Of Mrs. Anna T. Yates, wht
died in New, York last Wednesday, wa.
held yesterday afternoon at Mt. Zion M. E
Church. The interment was in Mt. Ziol
cemetery. 20 tr
Rev. Dr. A. H. Ames conducted the morn
ing service at the DumbartOn Avenue NJ
E. Church yesterday, and delivered an abb
sermon to a large. audience.
| The little daughter of Lieut.. Swindell o
| the seventh precinct, who has been sick TO
some time, is on rapid road to recovery.