Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-25
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS
GENERAL NEWS GATHERED WEST
OF ROCK CREEK.

Walter White was the victim of a severe
horsewhipping at the hands of his wife
about o'clock last evening In Georgetown.
The occurrence attracted the attention of
several hundred persons. The young man
has lived nearly all his life in Georgetown.
and up to year ago resided with his wife,
Since then they have been separated. The
affair happened at the lunch room 1889 i2d
street. near the corner of o street, where
the Georgetown and Tenleytown cars inter-
sect the line of the F street ears. When
first detected by his wife White was in COM
pany with another young lady. 1t appears
that White and his friend were returning
from an evening drive and stopped at the
eating place for dinner. He had just en-
tered the cafe and taken seat when Mrs.
White bounced upon her husband and pro-
ceeded to lash him severely. The crack OF
the whip could be heard for half squaurc,
and cries from his companion were also
heard
Policeman Simpson and several others of
the Georgetown precinct were soon upon
the scene and succeeded in restraining Mrs.
White. White left the place under police
protection and his compa Mon followed
closely Mrs. White started in pursuit of
White as she saw him attempt to drive
away IN the buggy standing outside the
cafe. She grasped the bride. The police
men had difficulty in putting an end to the
:nair and in dispensing the crowd. Mrs.
White jumped into the buggy as her hus-
band jumped out and drove away.
The residence of Mr. and Mrs. II. p.
Fisher, 3217 p street, was the scene of a
pretty wedding Saturday evening at
o'clock. The contracting parties were
Miss Virginia NJ Black of Stuartsdraft,
Va, and Mr.. William H. Baillee of Hous-
ton, Tex. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. James H. w. Blake of Christ's
Episcopal Church of Georgetown. sa
The wedding occurred in the large par
lors, which had been tastefully decorated
with floral decorations. in which lilies of
the valley, orchids and palms predom-
mated. The company of intimate friends
of the contracting parties present in
Guided Mr. and Mrs +, p Fisher. Mr. and
Matthews. Miss Lena Black, a sister of
the bride, was maid of honor. and Mr.
earle Willie acted as best man. The bride
over taffeta, while Miss Lena Black was
attired in white brocade.
Rally Day Services.
Rally day services were held at the West
Washington Baptist Church yesterday I'M
der the direction of the new pastor, Rev. c.
II. Stealey Members of the Sunday school
listened to an address fro mthe pastor on
the subject of school work. A collection
of 5000 was taken. 1t will be used for the
purpose of paying the existing indebtedness
on the church.
The Sunday school of Dumbarton Avenue
Methodist Church also observed rally day
with an appropriate program. Rev. George
A. King made an appeal to the organiza-
ton. urging that interest be renewed in the
school work. He dwelt upon the impor-
lance of the Sunday school in the sense
that it develops and shapes the character
of youth and paves the way for the future
of children, right living and Christian con-
duct special pusical program was ar
ranged. The new hymnal recently pro-
duced by the joint boards of the northern
and southern churches was used. The col
lections at both services yesterday were re-
ported to be gratifying.
A frightened horse attached to a rubber
tired runabout, both belonging to James
Wilson. disturbed the peace of Georgetown
about o'clock yesterday afternoon. The
horse got beyond the control of the driver
while on the Beach driveway near the Mill
tary road and started at high speed toward
the city. Tie runaway col.ided with the
carriage of Edward Racks of 124S Florida
avenue. fortunately no one was injured.