Evening star., 1897-04-12
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Traffic on the Canal for the Present Season
Has Commenced.
Probably a Snnaller Number of Boats
VIII Run Than Last Year
Other Interestins Items.

The traffic on the canal for the season of
1897 has been commenced, and barring acci-
dents, will continue uninterrupted until the
middle of next December. All of the re-
pairs occasioned by the recent high water
in the Potomac have been completed at a
less cost than was expected, and every
thing all along the waterway is working in
excellent shape. The season was opened
Saturday, and all along the lire the boats
are working up toward Cumberland and
other towns to take on a cargo and come
down to this place. 1t will in all probabil
ity be fully week or more before the first
boat reaches Georgetown with a load, the
trip being delayed by reason of the fac.
Il at it takes a day or longer to load up.
Under these circumstances the first boat is
lot expected here before Saturday, the
18th. or Sunday. the lSth.s At present there
are very few boats lying on the Georgetown
level.
The Indications are that there will be a
smaller number of boats plying on the wa
terway this season than ever before
caused by the recent reduction IN freight
rates. The canal boat captains complain
that under the cut there Is no profit in the
business, and that the expenses fully equal
the receipts of each trip, not giving them a
chance to put anything away for use in the
winter season. There was a cut made last
year in the freight rates. but that did not
working on the course, though the lower
cut this season will.
WOmen's MissiOnary Society.
The Women's Missionary Society of Peck
Memorial Chapel held a very interesting
meeting Friday evening, which was in the
nature Of a social event. There were
number OF interesting affairs, with an i'm
promptu program. Mrs. Smith. the wife
OF the pastor. read a very good story on In
dia, while Mrs. Lenz and Mrs Waters.
with humorous selections, kept all laugh
ing. Games OF all sorts were also played.
One of the features of the affair was a
miniature Indian village, reservation
about three feet long, which fully Illus
trated the life Of the American aborigine,
the whole being constructed by the MEM
bers Of the society. The new officers of
the organization are: Mrs. Charles Alvin
Smith, president; Mrs. Eva M. LEM, secre-
tary, and Mrs. Ella Pearson. treasurer.
Among those present at the meeting were
Mrs. Blundon. Mr.. and Mrs. INLAY, Mr. and
Mrs. DrCmmond, Mr.. and Mrs. Clark, Mr.
and Mrs. Jacobs. Mr.. William Lenz and
mother and Mrs. Seaman.
A Dancing Contest.
The West End Dancing Academy, con-
Quoted by Messrs. Beamer and Nash, at 3Ist
and M streets, was the scene of a lively
and enjoyable soiree Saturday evening,
which was largely attended, all of the
dancing space being occupied. A waltzing
contest was held. in which there were a
number OF contestants, the prizes being
carried Off by Mr.. James Cole who re-
ceived handsome gold watch. and Mrs.
Edith Hill, who received a pretty gold ring.
A cake walk was held Immediately after,
the prizes being in gold. Messrs. Robert
Petit and William Benton, the latter as
lady, were declared the winners Of the
contest.
Big Crowd of Visitors.
There was an unusually large crowd of
visitors passing through Georgetown all
day yesterday, their presence being en-
urely due to the splendid weather. All
day long there were many people endeavor-
ing to get out of the city and enjoy a short
stay out In the country. The car lines
were taxed to their utmost capacity, de-
spite the fact that many extra cars were
run out. The new Glen Echo road did
northern route. while the Great Falls road
enjoyed q splendid patronage, all during
the day and early evening: At Cabin John
bridge there was perhaps the largest crowd
the place has seen for many days. The
points across the river felt the presence of
the visitors, many Of whom went over to
Fort Myer and Arlington. With all Of the
large crowd out there were no accidents re-
ported. ,..----
Notes.
AuoHB Sno -dfTeStS mdue yesterday at
the seventh precinct police station were five
for which the charges were plain drunks.
All Of the arrests are credited to Police
man Brown st the Aaueduct bridge. who
was assisted by Special Policeman Lucas.
This represents the few Of many drunks
that came from Rosslyn, only the most in
ebriated individuals being sent to the po-
lice station. Hereafter the police will ar
rest every drunk that crosses the bridge
on Sunday. in an effort to break up the ia
mifaar sights.
Mrs. Donahue and her daughter Miss
Kate Donahue, Of Springfield, Mass, are
ON a visit to Mrs. Nellie Donahue of 34th
and streets.