Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS.
Attempted Robbery of Safe in Harness
Store

Robbers were foiled at an early hour yes
terday morning in a bold attempt to loot
the safe of James K. Prodigy, who conducts
a carriage and harness store. corner of 32d
and Prospect streets. The thieves made
good their escape. and thus far no clue has
been discovered leading. to their identity.
The plot, which now appears to have been
laid with careful elaboration, occurred
between 2 and o'clock yesterday morn
ing. Officer Hilton of the seventh precinct
made the discovery. In passing he noticed
a number of electric lights within the store
turned on and several doors open. Mr..
Prodigy was at once notified and an inves-
. tigation made
The safe which had been left open by the
robbers, had been thoroughly ransacked and
many valuable papers, including deeds, in
surance policies, receipts. etc, were taken
as booty. The money drawer, However, con-
tanning large amount of cash. was not
disturbed. After their plot sto obtain money
had failed. the burglars sought revenge by
slicing up two handsome sets of harness,
and cutting oneof Mr. Probey's finest
buggies. - Is'.-
They then decided to make away with
several sets of harness, and had piled 1t in
the rear of the store, ready to be hauled
away. At this moment they became fright
ened and took flight to parts unknown.
Detectives have been at work on the case,
and it is thought the next few days will
develop facts leading TO the identity of the
"a. A serious blaze was discovered in the
dining room of, George 7. Hilton. 5000 NJ
street, Georgetown, this morning about
4:30 O clock The origin of the fire seems
to have been in the chimney. but the
flames were extingiished before more than
$50 had been done There was every IN
dication that the building would be totally
destroyed, but the members OF engine COM
pany No. arrived in time to save IL, as
well as prevent serious damage to the din
ing room. -
Requiem mass for the repose Of the soul
of George Becker, whose death occurred at
Georgetown University Hospital last We'd
nesday morning, was said at Holy Trinity
Church at 8 o'clock yesterday morning. IN
ternent was private. Mr.. Becker was the
eldest son of the late William and Elizabeth
Becker and had resided here for number
Of years. is-sI9 49,
Mr.. William II. Rohrer Of 3ol7 N street.
C,eorpetown who some time ago was bit
ten by dog which was said TO nave oeeh
rabid. has been receiving treatment at the
Pasteur Institute In Baltimore and Is re-
ported to be entirely cured. Mr.. Rohrer
was bitten by his pet setter which he had
raised from a puppy and was considered as
protector to his small children
Silver Star Lodge, No. 20, Independent
Order Good Temp1ars. held an interesting
meeting last evening. The new officers re-
Gently elected and installed began their
| service for the ensuing term. The new
officers are T. s. Perry, chief tempiar; MISS
/ F. p Wilson, vice tempiar; ]. P. Ingals, re-
| cording secretary: William E. Payne finan-
cial secretary: Ellis Shoemaker. treasurer:
Mrs. Florence Flfrr, chaplain; G. W. Keene,
marshal; ]. T. Finney. guard; c. t. Dean.
sentinel; Miss Helene Finney, deputy mar
| shall and William a. Collins. past chief
| templar. Mrs c. NJ Smith and Miss frankie
Wilson have been designated as delegates
| to the Grand Lodge, with j. T. Finney and
1 G. T. Dean alternateS.