Evening star., 1899-09-22
AFFAIRS I'M GEORGETOWN
New Summer Resort Proposed at Conduit
Road Cycle Track.
RumOr That RaflrOaA Syndicate Will
Run Track Of Park Bicycle
Club-BuHding OperatiOns.

1t is understood on good authority that
the Stevens-C Crosby syndicate has secured
controlling interest in the stock of the
Park Bicycle Club, on the Conduit road,
just within the District line, and intends
to establish pleasure resort there. The
property is owned by J. P. Clark. but the
Park Bicycle Club has a lease of some
years on the site, it is said, and has issued
stock which is held by good many local
people. So far as bicycle riding is con-
cerned. the place has not been much of a
success, though it's third-of-a-mile board
track is regarded as one of the best in the
country.
The railroad syndicate has secured a con-
trolling interest in the stock of the club 1t
Is stated, and has secured an additional
lease from the owner. Following the plan
in other cities. particularly Philadelphia, at
Woodside Park, it is proposed to make a
general pleasure resort at the place. The
site is fine one, with an excellent view of
the river. The present bicycle track viii
be used for the original purposes, while
additional ground on the outside will be
occupied with a number of other attrac-
tions, all tending to make the place invit-
ing. The idea is to have a resort which
can be reached on one fare, giving as long
a ride as possible. One of the attractions
at the place will be, SO it is said, i'm
mense lake, which will be located east of
rounded by well laid out grounds.
Building Operations.
A number of houses are in process of
erection in the West End, while permits
for others are being issued. Henry E.
Weaver has taken out a permit to eXcavate
lots POI to 295 on 32d street extended near
Madison street. On the site will be erected
a row of brick dwellings, numbering from
five ir oil ~ NTop
has permit for the erection of three two
story frame dwellings at 1926 to $500 P
street, while John H. Kettner has started
the work of erecting two two-story brick
dwellings, on lots 66 and 67, of square 1880,
to be known as 1850 and 1852 jefferson
street. NJ C. Weaver has taken out a per-
nit for the erection of one two-story and
attic frame dwelling on lot 25S, square
1900, on Wisconsin avenue. opposite the In
dustrial Home School. The building will
be occupied by Mr.. Weaver a residence,
and will be an excellent Improvement to
the street.
Funeral of Mrs. Young.
The funeral of Mrs. Martha r. Young,
who died quite suddenly Monday morning,
at her residence. 2s22 o street, was held
yesterday afternoon and was largely at
tended The remains were taken TO Mt.
Zion NJ. E. Church. Rev. E. w. S. Peck,
the pastor, off1ciated, assisted by Rev. F.
G. Flagg, Rev. r. H. Holder and Rev. Ed
gar Murphy The interment was at Mount
ZiCn cemetery.
Certificate of Accidental Death.
Coroner Carr made an investigation of
the case of Henry c. Dean, whose death
resulted from a fall down the canal steps
at 33d street, as published in yesterdays
Star ard gave a certificate of accidental
death. His funeral will take place from
lis late residence, No. 2455 p street. tomor
row afternoon.
Personal Mention.
DR.. James Sprigg Wilson, surgeon in
the volunteer army, Who has been in town
for the past three weeks, left last evening
for New York city. He will embark Sat
urday on a government steamer, bound for
the Philippine Islands, to participate with
his regiment in active field work.
Mr.. Albert Cox, former Georgetown