Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-19
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Annual Commencement of Linthicum Insti-
tute Gratifying Success.
Stock Sales and Dealings in Real
Estatc-A Bad Break In the
Cnnal-MinOr Notes.

The twenty-second annual commence
raent of the Linthicum Institute was in
keeping with all of the other commence
n:ents Of that popular institution of learn
ing. The exercises were held last evening.
and the spectators were 50 numerous that
the doors had to be closed before the exer-
cises hogan, fully 500 people being turned
away. The crowd in the hall filled every
seat. and standing room was at a premium.
Never before in the history of the school
was there such a large crowd.
The opening address was made by Mr.. E.
B. Hay, who took occasion to humorously
| remark that short time ago there were
several lectures given at the place at
nominal admission of twenty-five cents, but
1t was not found necessary to close the
doors to keep the people away This COM
nient caused laugh. Mr.. Hay also offered
| prayer. Rev. J. B. Stitt. pastor of
Ing unable to gain admission on account
| of the crowd at the door.
The Plays.
All of the students who participated ac-
! quilted themselves with credit, and the
plays were heartily enjoyed. The literary
melange, AN Editors Delight, or Free
dom of the Press was first presented
The cast included Robert D. Phelps as. Mr.
Higgins. the editor; Charles r. Brown as
Mr.. Dooiittle, would-be editor; Patrick ].
Ford as Sorts, stage-struck youth; Will
liam ]. Conlin as Mr. Nightshade, a sem
sational story writer; Nicholas J. Voehl as
Mr.. Milkwater, an airy soarer: Robert ].
Christy as Mr.. Buncombe, a statesman;
John Bardrof as Mr.. Sporter, in for any
thing: W. Bowie Boteler as Teddy OFFER
1ell, Erfns champion; Louis Des Garen-
mes as Mr.. Muse, an enraged poet; Herbert
Smith as Mr.. Orotund, teacher of elocution
with his pupils: Mr.. Maurice Sinsheimer as
Dick; Ernest Selby as John; Grafton Du-
vail as James: Milton Baer as Bob: Louis
Snyder as Ned: John e. Garland as Henry,
and Bernard Niemeyer as Nathan During
the progress Of the play all of the EN-
bryo orators OF the Orotund School delivered
selections. The scene of the play was laid
In the Courant office.
A comedy trio. entitled "A Pleasant
Evening", followed, and proved to he a
nit The cast included Peyton b. Fletcher
as Theophilus Tremo-. gentleman of quiet
habits; A. Blumenthal as Frederick Bee
mer, gentleman of today and Frank NJ
Scott as Sylvester Screamer. rustic.
A Practical Lesson.
The closing selection was a practical les
son. "A Public Benefactor," in which
Frank NJ. Goodwin took the part of Eras-
tus Steele, a retired merchant; Calvin T.
Milans as Harry Steele, his son: F. Carl
Davis as Solomon Longface, an impostor;
Otto Niemeyer as Cyrus Caucus, a village
citizen; Maurice Lanman as Bobby Stmp-
son. "a boy; Frank Van SAINT as Barney
Hoolan of Hogan's Alley: Gilbert H. Bush
by as Suffering Sam: John Ockershausen
as Jimmy Gliverson. mothers pet. and
Harry G. Bushby as Bushy Ball, and
Joseph WE'LL as Allie Kicker, members CT
the Linthicum foot ball team.
At the conclusion of the three plays Mr..
William A. Gordon. the president of the
hoard of trustees made a short address,
reviewing the work OF the school for the
past year, and announcing the prize WIN
ners of the year. The first prize of SIS in
gold was awarded to William ]. Conlin; the
second prize of SIS in gold to Frank Van
SAINT. and the third prize of $40 in gold
to w. Bowie Boteler. Several special prizes
were also given, and roll OF honor read.
The school session will close this evening
with the annual strawberry and ice cream
festival for all the students.
Stock Sales.
At the Arlington stock yards Monday
some few cattle were offered and sold at
the following prices: Best. 4a4 1-4c. per
pound: good. 3 1-2a4c.: medium. 3a3 lie:
common, 2a3c. There were 1S1 sheep.
lambs and hogs sold at the following quo
tations: Sheep. 2 1-2a3 1-2c. per pound:
spring lambs. 1-2a7c. per pound: calves.
were eight cows and calves that brought
from IS to $40 per head. The state Of
the market was good.
Break In the Canal.
Another break has occurred on the canal.
which will temporarily stop navigation on
that waterway. Early yesterday morning
the cuivert at Oldtown. between Cumber-
land and Williamsport. washed cut, and
the water poured out of the break. The
supply in the level was cut off and the
work of repuirS immediately commenced.
1t is calculated that II will take fully q
week. IL not longer, to repair the damage,
during which time the boats will have 10
lie idle. There are number of boats lGden
with coal now on their way down. but this
supply will hardly be enough 10 NIL the ves-
sells waiting at this end for cargo.
Real Estate Transaction.
Mary w. Ackroyd has bought Of Frances
e. Hurst parts Of lots % ana %. OF block
3, in the subdivision Of White Haven. The
consideration is unknown. but the transfer
is subject to decd Of trust. Patrick MUIR
ply has sold to Josephine AMI Sallie Doyle
lot 20, in Leighton's subdivision of square
1875.
Store Burglarised.
william H. Babcock. who keeps a store
on the Ridge road, has reported to the
police that burglars entered his premises
some time Saturday night end carried on
small wagon load Of goods, including
half a barrel Of flour. twenty pounds of
cess to the place was secured by cutting
the Stats in the shutter covering the rear
window Of the place. The robbers left no
clue to their identity.
John Avery.s Burial.
The body Of John Avery, the coiored man
who was run over and killed by car No. "a Of