Evening star., 1900-06-09
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
SEVERE STORM FLOODS STREETS
AND CELLARS.
Lightning Strikes Church and Na-
tionaI Bank Baildine-General
and Personal News.

III 1eoFSetoWn occurred yeSteIutiy eilei
noon. commencing about 2:3o o'clock. The
water came down in heavy sheets, COM
pletely covering the streets in many cases
to depth of two or three inches. The
cutters became good-sized branches. and the
catch-basns were soon filled up. Many
cellars and lower floors of residences were
flooded. and more or less damage done, the
extent of which is hard to estimate.
The lightning struck one corner of the
main tower Of the Dumbarton Avenue NJ.
E. Church. and ripped off several rows of
slate roofing from the top to the base of
the tower. Fortunately the editice was not
set afire. The chimney of the Farmers and
Mechanics National Bark, at 3fst and NJ
streets, was also struck. sending quantity
o. SCOT and dirt into the directors room. A
larke tree at '2d and o streets was snapped
OF and fell across the track of the Metro
politan railroad. delaying traffic. Another
large tree on Potomac street near Pros
pect avenue. was blown down. and other
trees in different sections of the city suf-
fered badly.
The deluge of water was so great as to
fill the underground conduits of the rail-
roads. delaying traffic until the surplus
water had run off The cars of the George
town and Tenleytown road were delayed as
result of the storm, some trouble exist
ing with the trolley wire.
Big Sea Turtle on Exhibition.
An immense sea turtle, weighing $50
pounds. it is said was brought to George
town yesterday afternoon and placed on
exhibition at 1902 M street. The turtle
was caught day before yesterday at New
port News. being trapped on the beach.
On account of it's weight and size, it is
stated, 1t would have been next to impos-
sible to drag 1t from its native element.
The capture was made by Edwin Faunce
who forwarded 1t to Georgetown. 1t re-
quired the combined efforts of six men, with
a large skid. to lift the turtle from the
express wagon. In the afternoon, while
the proprietor of the crab house, with sew
eral other men. were endeavoring to turn
the animal one of the fore fiippers was
swung around with great violence, striking
the proprietor in the face and cutting
cash in the bridge of the nose. For a time
it was thought the nose was broken. The
turtle will be killed Monday.
Falls From His Wagon.
James Smith, colored, aged thirty-six, re-
siding at GIG I'd street southwest, while
driving a coal wagon through Harper's al
ley between Grace, X, 32d and Potomac
streets, fell from his seat to the ground
and was picked up apparently seriously
hurt. He was taken to the Georgetown
University Hospital. where his injuries re-
ceived attention.
A Woman'st Grief.
A colored woman was met on the street
who was crying bitterly last evening.
about 7:3O O'Clock. by a well-known
resident. The woman was carrying a
baby in her arms. and upon being asked
what caused her grief stated that her baby
was dead. The citizen looked at the infant,
and the statement of the woman appeared
to be true She was directed to go to her
home. and another colored woman who
came along accompanied her down 52d
street. No names were ascertained, and the
matter has not come to the police.
Reception rendered.
Company II of the High School Cadets
and their lady friends were given q recep-
ton last night by their captain. Mr.. Cliff
ton Young, at his residence, 2503 Wisconsin
avenue. The grounds of the home were
decorated with Chinese lanterns and thrown
open to the young people.
Dancing and music were indulged in until
a late hour when supper was served. and
the guests departed after hearty three
cheers for the captain.
Chautauqun Beach-Chesnpeake Bay.
Salt water air. It's always pleasant and
cool at this delightful place. Trains leave
b. & o. station $50 am. and 4:30 pm. week
days, 9:30 q M Sundays. Rate 80 cents: