Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-20
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Arrest of Oolored Youth on the Charge Of
Larceny.
birthday Party Given by Lodge of
Good emplars-Genernl and
Personal News.

William Keys, a twelve-year-Old colored
youth, arrested yesterday afternoon
by Detective Frank Burrows on a charge
of petit larceny The boy appeared at ar
Nj street store in the forenoon with a Iair
of gold sDectacles valued at IS. which he
offered to sell for 4 small sum. The dealer
was suspicious and attempted to get
around the counter to mold the boy, but
the latter took alarm and fed. The police
were notified, ard the spectacles turned
over to them. Later in the day Mrs STALL
iEgs of Jefferson avenue, reported to the
police the theft of pair of spectacles. She
identified the pair taken from the boy as
belonging to her, and Keys was arrested
or suspicion. He admitted later tha. be
stole the glasses.
William Wyatt a colored man, was ar
rested out in the county yesterday - Po-
iceman Maher. He is wanted by the Of
hcialS of Montgomery county for 2 small
misdemeanor and later in the day he was
turned over to the proper authorities
Holds n Social Session.
Independent Lodge of Good Templars
gave a birthday party at the last regular
meeting. The program included a vocal
solo by Miss Nellie King; recitation, Mr.
Rlumenthal; piano solo, Miss Esther Theur-
er; instrumental music. PAMELA Brothers;
recitation, Mr.. Talbot Puizzi; vocal SOLO
Mr.. AckeE; Instrumental trio, Messrs. Pet
it's, Tracy and Rittue vocal solo Ella AL.
len; recitation. Miss Mangan: vocal solo,
Mr.. Well; recitation. Mrs. Bergman: vocal
solo, Miss Josie Simmons; recitation, Dr.
Thomas j. JOKES
Repairs to RESERVOIR.
A number of repairs are being made
around the lower or distributing reservoir,
under the direction of the officer in charge
of the Washington aqueduct. The high
pailing fence is being whitewashed on
both sides. while the weeds and grass
growing along the edges are being cut
down. Some attempt at cleaning the reser-
Voir is being made, but, with the water
on. this is well nigh impossible. Whatever
dirt and refuse may be located around the
edges is being removed. The lower fence
separating the government property from
the property of the Great Falls railroad will
also be whitewashed
Citizens Make Complaint.
The residents and business people on NJ
street between 3otn and 31st streets are
complaining loudly over the condition of
the street Some weeks ago sewer was
laid the north side of the street, TAX
ing in the edge of the sidewalk. The bricks
removed were piled in any convenient place.
The sewer vas completed nearly month
ago, and still the bricks remain blocking
the way, while the top of the trench is
u
mud, and the balance of the BRICK pavement
is covered with the dirt.
Violates Milk Law.
Edgar o. Dix, a milk dealer at 2S1S N
street. was in the Police Court today for
alleged violation of the dairy regula-
tions. He was complained against by In
spector Howe for not having his wagon
properly marked. Mr.. Dix pleaded igno-
rance of the provisions of the law and
Judge Scott imposed the lowest penalty, a
50 fine.
Briefs.
Miss Helen Roeser, the daughter of Chloe
and the late Carl Roeser. died yesterday
morning at her mothers residence, 3022
Cambridge place. The deceased was TWEEN
ty-five years of age. The funeral will be
held from her late residence tomorrow
afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Rev. Everett Cathell. a son of Captain j.
D. Cathell, is in town a visit TO his
parents.
In the list of ladies assisting at the festi-
val of the West Washington M. K. Mission
South published in The Star yesterday, the
names of Mrs Hunter. Mrs. Robinson and