Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-01
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Complimentary Entertainment Given by
George O. Whiting Lodge.
Body Found In Sewer-Weddings in
PrOspect-Address by ME-. Scam
Ian Decoration Day.

The complimentary entertainment of
George C. Whiting Lodge. No. q. F. A. A.
NJ. held last evening at Masonic Hall on
s2d street was very successful affair and
largely attended. The entertainment con-
sisted principally Of an illustrated stereop-
ticon lecture. The Introductory remarks
were made by DIR. Charles Becker, while
the main lecture was delivered by Mr.. b.
w. Murch. number OF views of the lead
ing men of the country were thrown upon
the screen. after which came views taken
from different cities of the country. show
Ing picturesque scenery and interesting
points, all of which were described by the
speaker. The stereopticon views lasted
until nearly 10 o'clock.
Refreshments were served to all present,
after which the floor was cleared for dane
ing.
Body Found in Sewer.
This morning while workmen were en-
gagged in repairing a sewer at 9th and o
streets the body of supposed infant was
discovered. 1t was in such state of de-
composition that it was hard to determine
whether 1T was that of human being or a
dumb animal. The matter was reported to
Policeman Trussell. who notified the Do
lice station. Coroner Carr was informed
and win investigate The remains were
not brought to the station.
Church Fete.
The lawns about the Gay Street Baptist
Church looked very beautiful last evening,
draped with the national colors and bril-
liantly illuminated with Japanese lanterns.
An interesting literary program was rem
dered ana Ice cream and Strawberries were
furnished IN abundance The entertain
ment Is complimentary. The audience to-
night will be enfiveped by music and reel.
tations. The affair will close Thursday
evening. when Representative John Lamb
OF virginia Will deliver patriotic address.
-. Wedding BELLS.
The wedding of Miss Gertrude Jannev
the daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. B. T. Jannev.
to Mr.. John Douglas Mcpherson. jr.. of
New York city. will occur this evening at
O'Clock, at Christ Church, corner of 3lst
and streets, Rev. DR.. Albert Stuart, the
rector. ofaciating. Admission will be BY
card only.
Another wedding will occur at $40 o'clock
this evening at st. Johns Church corner
OF Potomac and o streets. The contracting
parties will be Miss Carrie Heath Dodge
and Mr.. Balch Beal Wilson, both wen
known young people of this section.
Insane Colored Man.
Early this morning one Of the deputy
sherifrs of Virginia brought an insane col
ored man to the Georgetown station. and
requested that he be kept In custody until
ms friends should claim him. 1t being I'M
derstood that he was from Washington
The negro had walked out to Camp Alger,
Where his queer actions attracted attention.
At the station he gave The name of VIII
liam Holcomb. and said he worked for L.
@. Freewalt, an oyster dealer at 123I 1Ith
streets. The man was not violent. but he
freely expressed the belief that the United
States government did not know how to
make war. He win be held for the APP
pearance OF hts relatives.
Annual Iaspsctien.
The annual inspection Of Potomac Com
Handery. No. 8. Knights Templar. win be
held this evening Ut 8 o'clock at Masonic
Han. three OF The g<and officers making
an Official visit.
Mr.. scealea's Address.
Nh. NJ J., scanlsn principal Of Trinity