Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-26
NDEN ED LOCALS

Several annoying thcfts have been COM
mitted on Capitol Hill recently, many OF
the victims being wheelmen. Wrenches,
pumps and other articles have been stolen
from tool bags on the wheels. The front
premises of residences have also suffered
thefts, including plants and watering hose.
The recent rains in the country east OF
the city have put the roads in good condi-
ton, and wheelmen are taking advantage
of them. Usually at this season Of the
year the sandy roads between here and the
bay make wheeling difficult, but this year
| the weather conditions have been more
favorable than heretofore, and the ride is
an enjoyable one.
ing fancy fruits from the south and west,
the country people are handling some early
fruits ripened about here. All kinds OF
berries are in market. and there is an
also being picked and nearly every vege-
table grown in this section is to be had
now.
A set Of harness and a lap robe were
stolen from the stable in rear Of 1894 U
street last night. Mr.. C. r. Monroe, the
owner of the articles, has reported the
theft to the police.
George w. Acorn, who lives at 223 18th
street has reported the theft Of his coat
and vest. The garments were stolen from
a new building, where Mr.. Acorn was DO
ing some work
George M. L1pSCOmD, b resident OIL NcotBS-
town, was robbed OF his coat and pocket
dictiC mary yesterday. He was working on
E street northwest between Sd and 4th
streets, and his coat was taken from where
he had left 1t on the fence.
Harry Mcdonald. a colored boy. nine
&C urt, succeeded In getting his kneecap
dislocated while playing on vacant lot
near LIST and Reeves streets yesterday after
noon. The Freedmen's Hospital physicians
attended him.
Willie Stewart, nine years old, son of
John Stewart of 923 U street northwest.
had a good time playing with matches yes
terday afternoon until his clothing caught
fire. He was severely burned about the
body, and the police removed him to Freed
mems Hospital for treatment.
The sewer trap at the pump In front of
No. 81 G street was reported as INSTRUCTED
today. Two similar sewer distractions in
Southeast Washington were also reported.
John w. Rhodes. fifty years old. while
working on one-story building in rear OF
Hoffman's bakery, on Grant street, In the
county, yesterday. fell to the ground and
injured himself He was removed to Freed
mems Hospital in the police ambulance and
was afterward sent to his home. No. 1916
Grant street.
An early morning gasoline explosion CALI
ed the fire department to the house Of
Abraham Cline, No. 5l3 I'd street northeast.
The fire occurred in the kitchen of the
house, and was extinguished before much
damage was done.
Lieutenant Gessford has called attention
to the disabled condition Of the pumps at
Grant avenue and 8 street and Lincoln
avenue and street. respectively.
A young man named C. H. Pratt met
with an accident about IL o'clock last night
while riding on bicycle on the 18th street
road; His wheel and carriage collided
and he wes thrown to the ground. He was
GO painfully bruised about the body that a
physician was called to attend him Later
he was taken home by friends.
Capt. II. e. Weaver. residing at 1914 O
street northwest. clerk In the second
auditors ONCE. Treasury Department who
sustained Q severe sprain and confusion
Of the back, together with internal in
1uries while shooting the chute at River
View Wednesday evening last by being
thrown from the seat Of the boat q Il
struck the water. b somewhat improved,
although he 10 stiu confined to bed.