Evening star., 1898-07-16
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AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
The Local Markets New Rector at
st. John's-Other News.

The Local Markets New Rector at
st. John's-Other News.
The presence of the large number of SOL
diers at Camp Alger has an effect on the
Georgetown market. The price of vege-
tables has increased considerably of late
due to the fact that but little green stuff
is brought into the town, and the scarcity
of fresh vegetables has caused an increase
in prices all along the line. The recent
continuous dry spell is also thought by
some to be partly to blame for the pres
ent condition of affairs.
A good many country people VINO 1Or-
merly attended the Georgetown market are
now conspicuous by their absence. Instead
of coming to town regularly they visit the
commissary department at Camp Alger and
dispose of their entire stock in short order
at good prices. All of the farmers in Vir-
ginia who formerly came to market here
find ready sale for their stuff at The
camp. This morning in the Georgetown
market there was only a limited amount
of butter offered for sale by the country
people, and that was quickly disposed of
at good prices. Even the price of parsley
has been affected by the scarcity.
Rev. Frank Hilliard Barton, who accept
ed the call of the congregation of St. Johns
Church corner of Potomac and o streets.
is expected to assume the duties of his
charge about September l. He succeeds
Rev. Charles Buck, the former rector, who
resigned and accepted the charge of the
Rock Creek Church. Rev. Mr.. Barton was
expected to assume the duties by June 1,
but the matter has been twice postponed.
The members Of the choir have returned
from their annual outing down the Poto-
mac, where several weeks were spent in
pleasure. The choir was under the charge
of Mr. William c. LOCKER, the director of
the organization.
A collision occurred yesterday afternoon
about 2 o'clock between two cars on the
Great Falls electric road. The accident is
fo ha ed the single track
between the New Cut road and the lower
reservoir There were some passengers in
the cars. and several people were reported
to have been injured, though none serious
ly. The police department was not called
upon to care for any of the alleged VIC
Tins
So far as construction is concerned the
work on the new Western High School
building is practically through, and $4,000
worth Of furniture is being placed In the
structure. An appropriation of $4,000 by
Congress has just become available, and
this will be used in grading and beautify-
ing the grounds surrounding the place. the
y ork to be done under the direction of the
engineer corps of the District government.
Everything will be completed in time for
opening Of the next school term.
In this connection, the residents of the
neighborhood are looking toward the i'm
proveme mt of street. which is the only
approach to the magnificent building from
the street car line. This street is in bad
condition from 32d to 35th street. 1t has
received no attentlon TOT some time. Ihere
is no sidewalk on the north side, while
there is an excuse of a pavement on the
south side. The Commissioners have prom
ised to put new sidewalk on the south
side and the residents hope that this will
be done before the school opens.
The fire plug on 34th street between 32d
and U streets Is reported to be leaking
badly. The hydrant at 35th and U streets
Is out of working order.
At St. AIMS Church. Tenleytown there
will be two masses celebrated tomorrow
cne at o'clock in the morning and the
other at 1890 o'clock.