Evening star., 1901-11-25
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
RECTOR OF ST. JOHNS EPISCOPAL
CHURCH TENDERS RESIGNATION.
Retires Because of Ill Health - Mrs.
Ada Handy, Attempts Suicide
-denefal Items.

Rev. Frank H. barton, the rector of St.
Johns Episcopal Church, corner OF Poto-
mac and o streets has sent in his resigna-
tion as rectorsto take effect December l.
The resignation, it is stated, is due to the
Ill health of Mr.. Barton, and 1t Is under
stood that his request to be relieved OF the
charge of the church was couched in such
terms as to prevent the vestry, into whose
hands the matter now rests, from refusing
to accept it. 1t is understood that the ply
s1cian who has attended Mr. Barton
stated that it was absolutely necessary
that he discontinue his spiritual work, and
have good rest.
Mr.. Barton has been pastor Of st. Johns
Church for about three years. 1t is one OF
the leading churches ine.Georgetown and
mas large congregations The spiritual
work Of late has increased to such an ex-
tent as to tax the physical strength Of the
rector. who attended to every detail of the
parish work He succeeded Rev. Charles E.
Buck, who resigned to accept the rector
ship of the Rock Creek Church, regarded
as the oldest parish in the District, being
founded long before the revolutionary war.
Several weeks ago Rev. Mr.. Barton while
searching In the parsonage for some fur-
nlture to be donated to q rummage sale,
held for the benefit of the church. was
selzed with vertigo, and was found in an
unconscious condition. For several days he
renamed in comatose state, and as soon
as his condition sufficiently improved he
went away for the benefit Of his health. He
returned to the city Friday and is at pres
ent occupying the rectory, awaiting the de-
cls1on OF the vestry in regard to the mat
ter OF mis- resignation. He contemplates
taking complete rest and then entering
upon some light duties In the ministerial
field until his health shall justify his ac-
ceptance of charge involving more ac-
tivity.
= The services at the church yesterday
were conducted by Rev. Robert s. w.
Wood, who during the past vacation of Mr..
barton was In charge of the church. Mr..
WOOD Will also conduct the services which
Will be held at the church Thanksgiving
day morning.
Attempts Suicide.
Mrs. Ada Hardy, aged thirty-four, re-
siding at 1853 Warehouse alley, attempted
to commit suicide last evening about
O'Clock at her home by taking large
dose of laudanum She was removed to the
Georgetown University Hospital in the pa
troll wagon. where prompt action saved her
lie, and this morning she was able to go
to her home. The woman claimed that she
was tired of living, and for that reason
sought death by poison
Mrs. Hardy is we'll known on account of
a criminal assault committed upon her sew
eral years ago by a colored man. Her hus-
ce'iu WI hS oH lIle CdIdl, anu at the Ilme
or the assault the woman and her two chill
dren lived in the county, near the Ameri-
can University Park, in a remote section
Her assaiiant was not captured until some
time afterward. He was tried and given a
long sentence for the assault Shortly
after the Occurrences the family moved into
Georgetown.
Theft of q Watch.
James H. Mutchier of 1898 31st street
this morning reported to the Georgetown
police the theft from him of silver
watch yesterday between 5. and o'clock,
while he was on his way from 18th and
II streets northeast to Georgetown. The
watch was a borrowed one, held as Sc
described as an open face one, Rockford
movement, with two gold hinges. A shoe
string was used chain, and fastened
to the vest, which was buttoned When
Mr.. Mutchler reached home the coat was
open and the watch missing
Brief Mention.
The trustees of the Rock Creek Baptist
Church, on the Grant road, have secured
permit to make some improvements to
the place of worship. A new roof Will be
put on and other changes made, fitting the
building more snugly for worship during
the cold season.
The regular weekly euchre for the benefit
Of the building fund Of ST AIMS Church
Will be held tomorrow evening instead of
Wednesday at the parish hall, Tenleytown
The prizes will consist Of number of
fine turkeys for Thanksgiving day dinner.
which will be awarded to the winners.