Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-01
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Gable Trains Running Over the Capital
Traction Oompany's Extension.
Birthday Party with Some New
Fe"tures-Other Local Notes From
Across Rock Creek Bridge.

The cable trains Of the Capital Traction
company began to run over the Aqueduc,
bridge extension this morning, and the
first car taking the trip was watched witt
considerable interest by a number of pao
pie. The tracks have not been ccmpletad
Ior the entire distance, but that fact die
not prevent the running of the cars On NJ
street between 32d and Potomac avenue
there is large space open, the tracks he.
ing supported entirely on the iron yokes
while the yokes had 60 support whatever
A large gang of laborers were al work
however. Oh the scene, and 1t was expecte6
to have the intervening space filed in with
concrete before the close of the day
Strengthening the track considerably. The
switching of the cars on the extension is
dore short distance east OF the new
Union depot, temporary switch being laid
for the purpose.
The lengthering of the route IS an ad-
vantage to many people. but to none more
SO than the merchants on NJ street west
of Sd street, who have been ANNOYED eve,
Slice the cable system was inaugurated
the cars blocking up the street and imped-
ing traffic to a considerable extent. The
trade OF these houses it was claimed. was
also injured by the old state of affairs
i he extension now brings the cable line
within one square of the eastern terminal
Of the Great Falls electric railway.
Birthday Party.
In honor OF the five living charter mem
bers of the church-Miss Addie l.. Army
Mrs. NJ. Macomb, Mrs. Kate Keller, Miss
c. E. Hene and Mrs. NJ. C. Emrich-a
birthday" party was held last night at the
Evangelical Lutheran Church, 32d and .
streets. All present at the affair paid as
many pennies for their admission as they
were years old. The proceeds viii be de-
voted 10 the cancellation of the GeDt Just
contracted through the Introduction of a
handsome new metallic ceiling in the
church. The program, excellently and ar
tistically render ed, was presented under the
direction OF Rev. Mr.. Billheimer, by Miss
Helen Doering, in vocal and instrumental
solos; Mr.. Brewton. in either solos; Master
Burton, coinetist; Mrs. Isaac Birch, in or
gan selections, and Miss Helen Beatty, in
piano selections. Miss Memmert assisted
as an accomoanist.
Little Ones Concert.
The "Lilliputian concert given Monday
evening at the Mt. Tabor Church, for such
little tots particiT ated, was highly cred
liable and thoroughly enjoyable. A large
audience was present to encourage the
talent. Master George Hunt, the little Vio-
linist, was master of ceremonies. The pro-
gram embraced choruses, piano duets, .vio-
lin and cornet solos. recitations and songs.
Some of those taking part We're Miss Isa-
belle Taylor, Miss Schoheld, Masters Geo.
Hunt, William Taylor. Edwin and Clinton
Balinger, Newton and Magruder
Petty Larceny.
William Jones was arrested by Precinct
Detective Burrows on a charge of petit
larceny. The prisoner, who is a young
coIored man, was suspected of sneaking
into the premises of Mrs. Rosa Forrest of
1899 N street ov er a month ago, and steal
ing diamond pin, a lamp. and other ar
ticles. When arrested the lamp was re-
covered, but the negro had made away
with the other plumber. He was arraigned
before Judge Miller in the Police Court
yesterday afternoon, and sent TO Jail for
four months for the crime.
Notes.
The trustees of the Linthicum Institute
have authorized the rental of the school
building during the Christian Endeavor
convention in this city next week.
Among the appointments to the police
force are two Georgetown men, George L.
Cornwell of $3.50 III street and Christopher
{. Saunders of 1i10 Goth street.
The telegraph pole at the intersection of
SD and SD streets is reported TO be in a
very dangerous position, The base having
rotted.