Evening star., 1897-03-08
AFFAIRS IN GEoRGErowN.
Body of a COlOred Man Found I'm the


Body of Colored Man Found in the
River.
The body of colored man by the name
Of J. B. Raymond of Staunton, Va, was
discovered Saturday evening about 6
o'clock lying in the marsh just below the
Aqueduct bridge. The discovery was part
ly through accident. The body was lying
in the mud just at the river side. 1t was
carried to John Clarks saloon. and Coro-
ner Randolph Birch notified. A jury was
immeGE tely impanelled and an inquest
held, Charles Patterson being selected as
foreman. Though there were plenty of ru-
mors of foul play floating around. there
was no evidence to bear out the rumor,
and the condition of the body indicated
otherwise. A verdict of suffocation in the
mud was rendered, as the jury believed
that death was accidental.
The corpse was unidentified until search
ed, when watch and chain, both gold.
was found in one of the pockets bearing
his name and address. In addition to this
s. in cash and some cards were found on
the corpse The Staunton authorities were
Immediately impaneled and an inquest
body. and if it is not claimed by relatives
1t will be inferred at the expense of Alex
andria county. The watch had stopped at
1880, and it is believed that the unfortu-
nate man met his death some time Friday
night the body remaining in its position
supposed to have come to Washington to
see the Inauguration of President McKin-
ley, and wandered over to the scene of his
death while somewhat intoxicated.
Deaths and Funerals.
Mr.. J. LIMA Wilson, a well-known resi-
dent of this section of the city, died yes
terday morning at his residence. 1920 32d
street. The deceased leaves a widow and
quite a large family of grown-up children,
most of whom are married. He was a
member of Mechanics Lodge, No. 1S, I. o.
c. T., and that organization will attend
the funeral in body. special call for a
meeting tonight being sent out. The in
terment will be at Congressional cemetery
The funeral of William T. Day, who died
Thursday, was held yesterday afternoon
from Mount Zion NJ. E. Church. Potomac
Union Lodge. No. S}2, G. U. o. o. F., at
tended the ceremonies in a body.
Surprise Party.
A very pleasant surprise party was ten.
dered Miss Mollie Brewton Saturday even.
ing at her residence, 1905 33d street, the
event being in honor of her cousins the
| Misses Handy of Baltimore and Miss Lot
| tie Brewton of Philadelphia. Games were
enjoyed, as well as brilliant musical selec
tions and recitations, after which refresh
| ments were served in abundance.
Narrow Escape.
Policeman Harry Lohman, while attend
ing to some household duties Saturday
| met with accident that might have re
suited much more seriously than it did. Ii
attempting to start fire he used what h.
thought was kerosene, but which proved
| to be gasoline. He escaped with a few
burns. the sudden blaze catching him il
the face and smuggling off his mustache ant
damaging his hair. His injuries did no
prevent him from performing his regular
patrol duty.
Notes.
Miss Mary Doran of Richmond, Va. an(
Miss May Kelley of Detroit Mich, wht
have been the guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Whalen of 2050 32d street, returned to thei
homes Saturday, much delighted will
| their trip.
Cards are out announcing the marriag,
OF Miss Blanche Quackenbush to Mr.. Chas
j. Dietz. the ceremony to take place Wed
| nesday evening at the home of the bride
| corner of 3'd and streets
Policemen S. j. Harry and J. A. Hall O
| the seventh precinct will continue to re
main on detail duty at the White House.