Evening star., 1897-03-25
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
The Continued Disturbances Across the
Aqueduct Bridge.
Local Notes Of a General and Especial
Interest to Residents and
Taxpayers.

petty. unlawful acts at the little village of
Rosslyn, at the Virginia end Of the Aqueduct
bridge, gives offense to some of the resi-
dents of that place. who claim that 1t is
one of the most law-abidng sections of
the country. The residents of Georgetown
who hear the echo of frequent brawls.
through the medium of gun shots, enter
tain a different view. The whole cause of
the present state of affairs is said to be
due to the lax way in which the law is en-
forced. There are few officers in the VII
lage and the arrests made by them are al
most in five out of seven times dismissed.
With the gambling headquarters and the
open liquor traffic as the main offenses,
there are any number of petty crimes that
are committed directly traceable to the
first two named. The claim that the Off
GERS of the district are under obligations to
the saloon keepers and gamblers seems to
be well founded. and the son of the lead
ing justice of the peace of Rosslyn is en-
ployed writer in one of the many
policy shops of the place. The father is
aware of this. and many of the cases
brought before him are tempered with un-
usual mercy. This condition of affairs can
hardly be remeded Most of the officers of
the village are elective ones, and the gam
blers and others hold the upper hand. hav-
ing more than enough votes at their COM
mand to run things to suit themselves The
few law-abiding citizens in the vicinity
are helpless, and are forced to submit TO
the condition of affairs.
Mr.. Hays Lecture.
Mr. E B. Hay will deliver the second of
his series of lectures next Tuesday even
ing at the Linthicum Hall. His subject
will be Italy. the Beautiful. and the lee
ture promises to be a treat to all those who
attend. The discourse will he illustrated
with number of excellent stereoptcon
views. which will add greatly TO the value
of the entertainment The lecture will
treat of the various phases of life of Italy,
and different sights that will be extremely
interesting when handled in the peculiar
style of the lecturer.
Romantic Wedding.
Another romantic wedding has just come
to light in which Mr.. Harry S. Staub of
1919 32d street, wel-known young man,
and Miss Sarah E. Rhodes of Alexandria,
the daughter of the superintendent of the
Arlington National cemetery, are the con-
tracing parties. The couple took train
to Baltimore Monday afternoon. and We're
united In the bonds of matrimony by
Bishop James A. Latone of 1l12 Park ave
nue. The young people We're fond of each
other and this known by their many
friends The two were TO have been mar
ried some months ago, but .he ceremony
was postponed owing to the death
of the father of Mr.. Staub. Mr..
Staub, who worked in Humes gro
Gerry. left the city Monday afternoon at
an early hour. and. going to Baltimore Sc
cured a marriage license. He returned to
the city, and, meeting his sweetheart at
the house of friend on New York avenue,
they took the next train to Baltimore and
were married. 1t was the intention of both
to keep the matter a secret. but to no
avail.
The Mite Society of the Dumbarton Ave
nue. NJ. E. Church will hold a supper at
the church Friday evening. from ) until I
q clock
The ground for the Western High School
at 33th and T streets. was broken yester-
day. the work of demolishng the old dwell
ing on the site having been finished.
Martha Washington Lodge No. B. Daugh-
ters of Rebecca. will hold reception Tues
day evening Odd Fellows Hail. 31st
street. to which large number of invita-
uons have been sent out.
Mr.. Thomas kelher of 32d street has re-
turned from flying trip up north.
Mr.. H. 2. Gilbert, who has been suffering
with an attack of the grip has recovered
sufficiently 10 be out again.