Evening star., 1897-01-12
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Family Of James Tucker, the Linemau
in Need.
Sudden Death Reported and Other
est to All Concerned.

The family of James Tucker, the unfor-
tunate lineman, who was recently caught
beneath fallen pole on Water street near
31st street, during which both legs were
broken in several places, and one mashed
so badly that amputation is deemed neces-
sary, is reported to be in need of the neces-
saries of life. His wife and six children
live at 2O77 32d street, and are without
sufficient food, clothing and fuel. The case
was referred some time ago to the Asso-
ciated Charities, but SO far no relief has
been anorded from that direction. The
superintendent of Oak Hill cemetery yes
terday donated the family a load of " wood,
while a kind-hearted neighbor sent in some
clothing and some food, all of which were
badly needed.
Sudden Death.
James johnson died yesterday after a
comparatively short illness at 1905 Nj
street, where he had been living for some
time. The deceased was in his sixty-first
year, and had spent some time in the army
He was native of Lancashire, England,
and shortly after coming to this country
ehiisted In Company b, 9th Regiment Of
United States Cavalry, reaching the rank
OF corporal His funeral will be held to-
morrow afternoon at o'clock from the
undertaking establishment of John B. NC
Carthy at 1895 NJ street. The funeral will
be conducted with military honors, the in
etery.
Badly Injured.
Robert CHASER, colored, a laborer en-
pioyed on the extension Of the tracks of
the Glen Echo railroad, while working yes
terday near Chevy Chase was badly injured
ny the premature explosion of blast. The
other employees Of the contractor succeeded
IN getting out of the way but Chaser. who
received the brunt Of the blast The fiying
iccks struck him and broke one arm tear
ing the nesh In frightful manner and
DONG other injury He vas brought to the
city on Chevy Chase car and taken to
treedman's Hospital. While serious and
painful his injuries are not regarded as
fatal. a.
Heber Tent.
Heber Tent Of Rechabites at a largely
attended meeting held last evening in
stalled the following new officers to serve
for the ensuing year: Shepherd, E. Never.
+. Z. r., George F. Fugel; c. R., William
Wyssong; D. R., ]. I. Roberts; r, g.. Will
liam c. Lenz; F. s., w. H. Wilcox: treas
9res' T.. p. Smith levite, Floyd Heaton;
son; chaplain, A. W. White; r. 8. and T.
s., E.. Waters and r. W. johnson. This
tent Is the Oldest temperance reaniza :
ton In the District, and was Organized in
Georgetown in 184S
:. Arlington Stock Yard.
At the Arlington stock yards Monday
there were number of sales of live stock
recorded. Forty-five cattle were offered
and sold as follows: Best, Ala and 41-2
cents per pound; good, 3-4 and IL cents:
medium, 3 Ia and 33-4 cents; common. 2
and Ia cents. There were forty sheen
and lambs which went at the following
lambs, and cents; calves and &
cents. There were twelve cows and calves
that sold from so to $45 per head. The
state Of the market was brisk.
Annual Election.
The annual election Of officers of the
Sunday school Of the Tenleytown BAPTIST
Church was held recently. Mr.. William +.
King was elected superintendent, this be-
Ing his second term in the position. Miss
Blanche Ferguson was elected secretary
and Mrs. Gertrude johnson treasurer. The
pastor OF the church, Rev. Mr.. McCul-
Tough, has been confined to his room for
the past fortnight suffering with an attack
OF the grip. and at the services Sunday
evening his place was filed by Rev. Mr.
Prentiss, who delivered an excellent dis
course.
The condition Of Mr.. Frederick Daw of
1924 32d street is reported as about the
same, his Illness still being critical
The hunt Of the Chevy Chase Hunt Club
was again postponed yesterday. the ground
being In too bad a condition for the hounds
TO take up the scent. No other date for the
chase has as yet been settled upon.
Mr. Edward Bangs il still lying critically
III at his residence. 314S Dumbarton ave-
nue., the physicians having given up all
hope OF his recovery. -
The bazaar given by the ladies' of Mt.
Tabor Church opened very auspiclously to-
day at Masonic Temple, ON 32ds street,
Luncheon was served from. l1:S0 to $50
O'Clock. which was well patronixed, while
during the evening supper win be served
fromg5 80 until ii o'cfock. sss., -
The Undecided Euchre Club wiil hold, its
regular fortnightiy meeting this evening