Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-05
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS
MUCH CRITICISM OF TENLEY-
TOWN RAILROAD SERVICE.
Buoyant Tendency in Values Of Real
Estate-Supposed Mad Dog Kill
ed-Personal Notes.

Much criticism is voiced among the pa
irons of the Tenleytown electric railroad
residing in Tenleytown and Georgetown
with regard to the service to which they
are now compelled 10 submit. The accom-
modations offered by the company to their
pa trons under present conditions are said
to be a source of inconvenience and annoy
ance. The schedules maintained are irregu-
lar, 1t is declared, and, despite the efforts
of numerous citizens to obtain an up-to-date
service, little Improvement is noticeable.
A well-known citizen of Tenleytown dis
cussed the matter this morning with Star
reporter and asserted that the officials o.
the road had perpetrated an injustice upon
the residents of his section by failing to at
ford its patrons better accommodations.
THE present arrangements for the trans
portation of our citizens to and from WASH
ington.'' he said, ARE nothing short OF
farce. Our repeated demands for improved
service have been treated with barely re-
spectful consideration and promises which
the company has made from time TO time
have thus far not been redeemed. The cars
now run on a half-hour schedule and In
stances are not uncommon when the crowd
ed traffic renders it impossible to secure a
seat. 1t is manifestly unjust that the rail-
road should permit such a state or analrs
to exist. The argument can no longer De
advanced that the patronage does not war
rant improved facilities
From a reliable source it is ascertained
that the question of improved service on this
line is to be pushed vigorously al an early
meeting of the citizens. 1t Is also under
stood that the matter will be discussed at
the next meeting of the Georgetown C1ti-
Zens Association, and comblnatlon elect
ed to secure better results.
General and Personal.
With the fall and winter schedule which
became effective last Sunday at Christ
Church, Georgetown, Mr.. w. t. Glover
takes full charge of boys vested choir. Mr..
Glover has been Engaged for several weeks
past in securing new members, and the
chorus comprises about fifty boys with
splendid voices. The choir has long been
recognized as one of the most complete in
this city.
Various causes have operated recently 10
produce a buoyant tendency in values OF
Georgetown real estate. Around the sub
urbs unusual activity is noticeable, and TINS
fact has been more strongly marked TINS
summer than in previous years. Along the
line of the various electric railways one
can notice fifty or more dwellings in course
of construction.
Private j. c. Calhoun of the seventh pre-
cnct late yesterday afternoon killed dog
upon the belief that :he animal was mad
The dog belonged to Mr. James Lyons, liv-
ing at 212J u street, Georgetown.
Funeral services over the remains of Mr..
Saturday afternoon, were held yesterday
afternoon at 3 o'clock at his late residence
1927 33d street, Georgetown Rev. j. H. w.
Blake, pastor of Christ Church, officiating
Interment was made in Glenwood cemetery
with Masonic honors
Officer j. j. Branzall, formerly of the
fifth precinct, metropolitan police, has been
ordered to report to Lieut.. w. w. Jordan
commanding :he seventh precinct, George
town.
Mr. and Mrs. George w. King leave to-
morrow morning fer a tour including the
worlds fair at ST. Louis and visit to
other western cities.
Miss Emily Glover has resumed her
duties as soprano sooist at Christ Church.
j. A. Henderson, a former resident of this
city but nov of New York, is visiting
friends here.
The Womans Auxiliary of st. Adams
Church resumed it's monthly sessions today
after a recess covering the summer months.
Officers recently elected in the Columbia
Auxiliary, A. o. H, Georgetown, are: Presi-
dent Sadie Fitzpatrick; vice president,
Catherine Batters; secretary, Mayme
Wright and treasurer, Catherine Breen.