Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-27
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS
EARLY MORNING DISTURBANCE
ON POTOMAC STREET.
Attempt to Put Intruder Off Premises
Results in Hospital Case
General Items.

An exciting scene was enacted in the
vicinity of 12O4 Potomac street northwest
yesterday morning the principal in the
episode being Gerald Mcknight 1t is stated
that Mcknight went to the home OF Mr.
Charles Elmer respected citizen OF
Georgetown, with whom he was slightly
acquainted. and endeavored to gain admit
lance by forcing an entrance. Upon being
aroused Mr.. Elmer promptly ordered Nc
Knight off the premises. Mcknight re-
sponded in a profane way. and Elmer I'M
dertook to eject him from his property.
Mcknight resisted, and desperate strug-
gle ensued. Neghbors were aroused from
their slumbers. and the row caused consid-
cradle excitement Elmer is an elderly
man. while Mcknight is quite young and Of
stout build, and before he was subdued ne
received terrific blow on the head at the
hands of Elmer. The police interfered be-
fore the difficulty became more serious.
and Mcknight was taken to Georgetown
University Hospital where his wounds
were dressed after which he was placed
behind the bars of the seventh precinct sta
tion
THE Boys of renleytown have arranged
to go into camp at Fort Kantkatchem at an
early date. In the immediate vicinity of
the camp is the loca don. it is said. of one
of the largest Indian villages ever establish
ed in America The spot was also at one
time The camping ground ot Col. Mosby and
his band of confederate fighters.
The Boys held social Session Satur
day evening in Mason c Hall. on Visions
avenue. An address by Mr.. ]. Barton Mil
Ter WAS the feature Of the occasion. Re-
freshments We're served.
]. N. Norris has been appointed special
night Waterman in the place of Joseph
Jackson. who was found dead in his home
at 2919 Dumbarton avenue northwest sew
eral days ago. Before his appointment
Norris served IN the fire department.
Jesse H. Wilson has removed with his
family to Washington Grove for the sum-
mer.
An alteration between George Washing
ton and George Riggs, both colored
| CURED Saturday night al the corner of 32d
and M streets northwest. Washington came
down upon Riggs thinking apparatus with
a base ball bat with the intention of put
ting him out of business for a while. Riggs
was but slightly bruised.
DR.. Sheckels, local physician. has no.
ticed in his yard within the last few days
a weasel, about the size and build of
+ squirrel He states 1t is beautiful speci
men. with coal black hair and a bushy,
Squirrel-like tail.
Miss Macabee 1870 Valley street north
west. was overcome by the heat Saturday
evening and fell into a stupor just as she
had reached her home. Medical aid was
summoned and restoratiVes were applied.
1t was reported this morning that she was
dying.
After recovery from his relapse in
we're Illness. Lieut.. Jordan has returned TO
his post of duty in the seventh precinct
The Dumbarton Club gave a lawn party
and dance last Saturday evening at 1900 u
street northwest.
Rev. ]. F. X. Mulvaney. for many years
pastor of Trinity Church. at Both and o
streets northwest. will be transferred to
some other charge during the latter part
of the month of July The hope of regain
ing his health is said to be the reason for
his change His successor has not yet been
arnOunced Rev. Father Mulvaney sue
ceeded Rev Father w. ]. Scanlon. for
many years pastor of the church
c. S. Denham contractor. has nearly COM
pleted an elegant store and dwelling on the
north side of NJ street.
While attempting to catch a horse in the
vacant lot adjoining his house. at the cor
ner of Wisconsin avenue and Brandywine
street in Tenleytown, last Saturday morn
| ing, William Himon was kicked and
severely hurt. The injuries received were
in the mouth and breast.
Officer Moffett killed a dog this morning
which was supposed to have the rabies. 1t
| Is stated the animal was killed upon re-
quest of the owner Of the dog, Mrs. Marin
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