Evening star., 1902-08-06
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS
BUILDING ASSOCIATIONS TO AP-
PEAL TO CONGRESS.
Object to Provisions Of Personal Tax
Law-Result of a Runaway
Briefs.

The building associations of Georgetown
have concluded to initiate the action of
the Washington associations in the matter
of the payment of the personal tax on their
gross earnings. In all probabilit no re-
turn will be made by August IL, as directed
by the law, and a determined effort will
be made at the opening of Congress to Sc
cure the repeal of clause %, which reads
Building associations shall make affidavit
of their gross earnings for the preceding
year ending June 80 It is manifestly un-
reasonable, the officers of these building
associations state. to tax an Individual
corporation or association upon its gross
earnings. 1t is thought by all concerned
that the word gross was theughtlessly
or inadvertently inserted for the word
net" Nevertheless the expression gross
earnings appears in the law. and the as
SCISSOR of the District. it is conceded, has
no discretion in the matter If a return is
made, the association officers state, the
District will probably insist upon the col
lection of the amount shown to be collecti-
BILE and if no return be made it is believed
the injustice of the clause will be more
giaringiy brought to the attention of Con-
gress and the said clause repealed or modi-
fed.
Frightened Horse Runs Away.
A horse attached to a buggy and driven
by M. P. Foley became frightened and ran
away while near the corner of 37th and M
streets about $50 o'clock last night. Mr..
Foley was thrown from the vehicle and
sustained a painful wound on the head. He
was conveyed to the Georgetown University
Hospital in the patrol wagon from the sew
enth precinct police station. Mr. Foley is
forty-seVen years of age and resides at 1929
4th street northwest. Mr.. Foley was able
to leave the hospital after having his
wounds dressed.
Lawn Party in Tenleytown.
The lawn party for the benefit of the
new Church of St. Ann, Tenleytown, which
has been in progress since Monday even
ing on the grounds of the Dumblane Club
opposite the rectory of the church, has
been patronized by extremely large crowds
All kinds of amusements have been pro-
vided for the pleasure seekers. A pleasing
effect has been accomplished in the ar
rangement of the booths, looked after by
the pretty girls of Georgetown. The new
church. which is being constructed of white
marble. is now nearing completion, and
when ready for occupancy will be an ex-
tremely handsome edifice.
Brief Mention.
The Linthicum Dramatic Club is MAX
ing arrangements to open the season about
the 1st of October with dance and en-
tertainment at Linthicum Hall.
MIR. John I. Kelly of 3229 n street has
practically recovered from a severe and
painful accident to his left hand, an artery
being severed and a number of cuts in
f1iCted.
The White Cap Social Club held its regu-
lar semi-monthly meeting recently at the
residence of Mrs. w. H. Sparshott 1920 33d
street. An enjoyable evening was spent by
the members Of the club. Several new
members were enrolled at the meeting,
while a number of exmembers were rein
stated. The club adjourned to meet Septem-
Der 3 at the residence of Miss Stella Hutch
ems. The members Of the club are Mr. and
Mrs. w. Fl. Sparshott, Mr.. and Mrs. H.
Spittie, Mr.. and Mrs. B. Dyer, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. Chamberlain. Miss Mae Sparshott,
Miss Stella Hutchens, Miss Ethel Burdette.
Mr. and Mrs. F. Cogswell. Mr.. and Mrs A.
Potter, Mr.. and Mrs. Parker. Mr.. w. ].
Conlin. Mr.. P. NJ. Clrich and Mr.. A.
Sparshott.
The Georgetown Academy and Convent
buildings are being improved on both the
exterior and interior.
Mr.. c. A. Snow has begun the construc
tion of a $4,000 apartment house on L
street in the subdivision known Cooke
Park.