Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-31

that a committee be appointed, to consist Of
two citizens from each Of the three wards.
together with the mayor and councilmen. to
ascertain the cost OF the work. the best
means Of collecting the money and the rate
or taxation of other towns In the state
where sewerage system Is established
Councilman Maloney stated that MI c. p.
Shettie had entered suit for $4,000 damages
TO his property owing to imperfect drainage
Councilman Owens read a letter from En-
gineer A. N. Johnson of the Maryland geo
logical survey, who has been examining the
roads. which contained advice on the sub
Ject or matchmaking roadways. After
moch discussion 1t was decided that there
was no available money for this improve
meht. $l.SO0 having been received from the
county AZ rebate money. to be expended In
repairing. DR.. Owens remarked that from
$4,000 to $4,000 had been wasted on the
streets Of tho town since It was incorpor-
ated.
The treasurer's report was submitted,
showing the receipts from April 10, 1885, to
be 50. 060.6S: expenditures. s. g80.25 cash on
hand. $iSO: 60 Tho total available assets
It was ordered by the council to purchase
cage containing two cells. SO that tramps
and other Objectionable characters on the
streets can be imprisoned. The authorities
propose erecting a brick structure In the
near future to be used as a council room.
etc.
The regular shoot of the Washington and
Riverdale club took place Saturday after
wind prevailing throughout the shooting. the
following scores were made: Nal1ey 81 out
of 70; Orleman, 4S out Of IS: Browning. 43
out of 50; Sacks, 45 out of IS; Hogan, 10
out of 65: Wilson. Il out of 55: Miller. y
out of 55; Kennedy, Is out of Is: Garrison,
II out Of 25; Mccormick, 8 out Of 10
The formal opening Of the local M. e.
church South, which was to have taken
place yesterday, has been postponed until
further notice, owing to the fact that GER
mi nfc
pleted.
Mrs. Robert L. Russell and children of
Berwyn, this county, left few days since
Tor Rosebud. 8. D., to join DR. Russell who
aeeentiy accepted a position as physician
on the Rosebud Indian reservation
Mr.. Coates Hans. a young business man
OF Washington, and Miss Ellen Shipley of
Hyattsviile were married here Sunday last
by the Rev. A. M. Cackley, pastor of the
local NJ. e. Church South.
Thieves entered the drug store of DR.. A.
H. Wells here Friday night, but were fright
ened on before securing any booty. En-
trance was effected through the window
facing johnson avenue. the blind being
cut. George Holland and Morgan Harvey
two clerks employed in the store, who were
sleeping upstairs. were aroused by the noise
OF the thief. In hunting for a gun. young
Harvey fell over lamp, the chimney Of
which rolled over the floor. making a
noise that evidently frightened off the
burglars. Harvey awoke John Klein. who
cOuuuCtS bakery next door, and the two
went over to the railway station in search
of a gun or pistol. When they they re-
turned no trace OF the burglars could be
found.
Mrs. Katherine Turner and Miss Bessie
Davis from Birmingham, Ala, are visiting
Mrs. ]. w. Ginder, Locust avenue.
Mr.. VIM. Noach of the bureau of engrav-
ing and printing has purchased the home
of Mrs John Fainter, ST., Garfield avenue,
and win occupy 1t with his family at once.
Mr.. Fainter will erect another dwelling in
the rear fthe one just sold, facing Sheri-
dan avenue.
Mrs. G. w. Sexton Of Washington has re-
Gently purchased seven lots in Johnson and
Wines third addition to Hyattsville and will
begin the erection OF a home at once Mr..
Sexton states that his main reason in COM
ing to Hyattsville was to get the benefit
Of the excellent town water supply.
Mr.. William Fainter and family of Brook
Ign are visiting the formers parents. Gar
field avenue.
Mr.. John Moran. ST.. and daughter, Kath-
to Boston via sea.
Mr.. Charles H. Stanley will entertain the
Evansville Farmers Club at his residence
in Laurel next Saturday evening.
The HyattsviIle base ball team beat the
team at the D. c. Reform School Saturday
afternoon by the score of to 2 The game
was played at the Reform School and was
witnessed by a large gathering of inmates.
who cheered Justify whenever the occasion
warranted.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ebert Dent are in Atlantic
City. They will return about Thursday OF
this week.