Evening star., 1897-03-03
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Inauguration Crowds Are Enlivening Wes'
Washington.
Force of Men at Work Repairing ths
Chesapenke and Ohio Cannl-Sun-
dry Other Matters.

The crowds of the inauguration are find
ing their way to Georgetown, and a num-
ber of visitors have secured stopping
places in this section of the CITY, The IN
crease in population, however, is barely
visible, the visitors appear to spend
most of their time in Washington seeing
the sights. Quite number of new arrivals
came into town this morning, and more
are expected this afternoon and tomorrow
morning.
The inaugural decorations of this section
are limited. The flags flying from all of
the public schools, the station houses and
the engine house make a pretty showing.
The main market OF the Enrich Beef Com
pany of 32d street is perhaps one Of the
best decorated places in the city. The
large front is artistcally covered with
nags and bunting, making pretty display,
while for the night effect three large arc
lights suspended in midair show off the
decorations with as good effect as during
the day. The eating house of Mr.. {. A.
Wolf of 1904 NJ street is also prettily deco
rated, the flags and multi-colored bunting
catching the eye of all passers-by. There
are a number of other houses and busi-
ness places with less elaborate decora-
tionS.
Repairing the Canal.
The work of repairing the Chesapeake
and Ohio canal has commenced in earnest,
Ahu WIN lic idI &c loICe VI iiSu Ifo" dt
work at various points along the water
way the canal is expected to be in shape
for navigation by the fore part of next
month. The damage inflicted to the water
way by the rise in the river was not as
great as was anticipated. The locks, dams,
waste weirs and other valuable property
escaped harm, and the most serious in
jury was the washing away of the banks,
there being a number of such breaks along
the upper line. General Manager G. l..
Nicholson estimates that it will take twen-
ty-fve days to make the necessary re-
pairs. which will delay the commencement
OF traffic perhaps two weeks or more.
The cost of the improvements will amount
| to somewhere between $4,000 and $4,000.
Observing Ash Wednesday,.
The beginning of Lent was duly observed
today at Trinity Catholic Church, and spe-
cial services were held this forenoon. Ashes
were blessed after the first mass and dis
tributed among the congregation Services
Will be held this afternoon at 7:30 o'clock
In the church, at which a sermon will be
delivered.
Death of Mrs. Bennett.
Mrs. A. B. Bennett, the wife of Dr. A. B.
Bennett of Both street, died yesterday at
her home, after brief illness. Death
came very Unexpectedly. Mrs. Bennett
was prominent in Presbyterian church
work here. and was organst of the West
lady of many accomplishments, and had a
very large circle of friends She COM
posed several musical selections of much
merit. Mrs. Bennett came to Georgetown
some years ago from Dakota. Her hus-
band, DIR. A. B. Bennett formerly conduct
ed pharmacy en- 32d street She leaves a
| husband and son and daughter to mourn
her loss.
building Association Meeting
At a netting of the stockholders of the
First Cooperative Building Association last
evening loans were made and bonds in
various series redeemed 1t was announced
to the stockholders that the board of di-
Iectors, in compliance with the custom of
the association, had ordered the complete
cancellation of all of the bonds of the sew
enth series at present outstanding. divi-
dend of nine and a half per cent has been
declared on this seventh series stock The
cancellation of this liability places the as
sociation on a firmer footing than ever be-
fore.
Mr.. Stephen Selby, formerly of Rockville.
but now in business in New York is in the
city on a brief visit to his aunt Mrs Kane
of 1921 P street.
Mr.. Nelson Smith, former Georgetown
boy, is on a visit to his father, Mr. Emmett
Smith Of 30O7 street.