Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-29
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
General and Personal News From the
West End.

The much-discussed plan to open and i'm
prove Prospect street in the West End has
at last assumed tangible form in the shape
of an order issued by Assistant Engineer
Richards for a survey of this thoroughfare.
For several months past this has been urg-
ed vigorously as one of the most needed
improvements west of Rock Creek. 1t is
pointed out that the opening of this street
will at once relieve NJ street of its over
crowded traffic, besides furnishing an dbl
tional entrance through which farmers and
out-of-town folk may come to the city.
There is considerable difference of opinion
among business men of Georgetown as to
its extension. One which in some way must
be overcome it Is declared, is the lack OF
the District to a fee simple right to Pros
pect street, in which respect it differs from
the condition of thoroughfares in the city
of Washington proper, and in the opinion
of Mr.. Richards adverse possession within
the lines of this street might create con-
siderable trouble when the matter of OBJ
tanning right of way within Its extension
is approached.
Whether the opening of this street to
Canal road would relieve to any extent the
crowded traffic on M street is also a sub
ject of divergent opinions.
Faith Lodge, Independent Order of Good
Tempars will entertain a large number
of invited guests in their parlors at Odd
Fellows Hall, Georgetown, this evening at
7:30 o clock. A. special musical and literary
program will be rendered and Mr.. George
w. Drew will deliver an address on the
subject of Temperance" Mr.. Drew will
be accompanied by delegation of the Old
Boys Club of this city, some of whom will
also participate in the exercises by giving
short addresses. Refreshments will be
served.
Edmund K Fox of Georgetown has Sc
cured a permit to erect two-story brick
building on lots 20, p and %, square 2s3
subdivision of Georgetown. known as 1913
Goth street northwest. Work on the build
ing will be commenced at once.
Building Inspector Ashford has condemn
ed the back buildings on the premises
known as 1894 M street northwest. The
property is owned by David Dreyfus, who
is is understood. will make extensive i'm
proyements on the premises. The condem-
nation order was issued under sections a.
Is and 16 of building regulations of the
District.
The Connecticut Pie Company will soon
commence the demolition of the frame
building on lots 8, Z. liz and IL, square
1256, Georgetown, preparatory to making
other improvements.
Traffic on the Chesapeake and Ohio canal
will close down for the winter months. II
Is announced. saboutA December L. The
present season lis said by the managers to
nave been ons e the most prosperous n
the history OF the waterway. Shipments
consisted prinGipaNygo of COAL. which was
shipped into Georgetown and then trans
ported in barges to New England ports.
It is also announced after the water
has been drawn from the levels extensive
improvements viii be made on the canal.
Rev. DR.. Howdens pastor OF ST. Johns
Episcopal Church. who for several months
past has BEEN freeupsrating his health In
the far west, isssexpeeted to return to the
city within few days and resume the til
ties of his pastpratess
Esther Bell. ieolored, was engaged In a
row in coloreq settlement Of Georeetown
yesterday and was arrested by a seventh
charge Of uniaWful assembly. She was ar
terward released upeh depositing the sum
Of SIS as collateral
Mr.. William F.. Poore Of Georgetown.
days ago, was reported this mnrnjrc =, ha
much improved. He is receiving trea
but will not be permitted to leave his home
for several weeks. 1'N'--e