Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-09
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS
FIGHT BETWEEN SNAKE AND A
FISH.
Thornton Carter Causes Excitement
General and Personal Mat
ters Of Interest.

around is noted for producing large size
snakes. The latter are harmless, but ARE
capable of putting up nervy scrap with
either man or fishsif closely cornered. Their
bite, while not poisonous. is painful and
the casual observer will always give the
reptile wide berth. They delight to crawl
into the bushes on the border of the river
and are often seen bathing near the banks
Some of the reptiles measure as much as
ten feet In length and are hard to capture.
one day recently Burnham was fishing
along the banks, and his attention was at
traeted by splashing and churning of the
water. Going to the spot, he discovered
huge black snake about seven feet long.
The snake had a catfish in it's grasp, and
the fight was on. The fish weighed thres
or four pounds. The snake slowly uncoiled
his body and at the same instant the fish
darted out and quickly turned and made a
swift lunge for him. The snake grabbed
the fish by the head and held him fast
Again the snake uncoiled, the fish coming
to the top of the water almost exhausted.
The snake lay still and watched closely but
the fish again showed signs of life, and was
soon in the tight grasp of the reptile. With
in few minutes the fish was out of sight.
Burnham was the banks of the
stream next day hunting frog bait. and to
his surprise found the dead body of the
snake, and cutting its body open found
the fish. After the snake had swallowed
its prey the fish presumably came to life
anu tIOktu Inc snake TO death with It's
large finns. The fisherman declares the
snake won the fight, but in the eager haste
to celebrate the achievement lost his life {.
Caused Excitement
Thornton Carter, colored man. twenty
eight years old, living at 1914 Valley street,
caused a whole lot Of excitement on one of
Georgetown's main thoroughfares last
evening, and if he had been given enough
rope would doubtless have raised an infant
riot among the colored population. small
flask of bad liquor was responsible for the
trouble and landed Carter behind the iron
bars of the seventh precinct station. Above
the din and noise of the crowded throng of
pedestrians along NJ street was heard the
loud cries of Carter, who in his exuberance
had hoisted himself upon a stand and was
proclaiming to an interested and amused
crowd of bystanders what he believed to
be defense of his country and It's flag
Carter was clothed in the garb of q min
lister and waxed eloquent as he proceeded.
Carriers motives might have been good but
MS language was couched in sentences
manifestiy not very eevating His strenu-
Gus epithets became offensive and he made
himself disorderly, and finally taken
from his perch by Detective f. w. Brown
of the seventh precinct. When he was ar
rested he became abusive and several of
his sympathizers interfered. For a time
a riot seemed imminent. The "black ma ria
was sent for and Carter was taken into
custody and will have to give an account
of himself in Police Court tomorrow
Among the Churches.
Sunday school services at the West
Street Presbyterian Church have been
discontinued for the summer months
The summer schedule at the Holy Trim
ity Church went into effect last Sunday.
The late mass will be low mass and will
commence at II o'clock while other
masses. 1t is announced, will be cele-
brated at the former hours.
Chaplain c. c. Pierce of Fort Myer Is
in charge of the open air services which
are being conducted every Sunday after
noon on the cathedral close.
Chaplain Pierce Is also conducting the
services at the st. Adams Episcopal par
ish. and will continue to do so until the
return OF the rector. Rev George c.
Bratenahl. who is in England making a
study of the courses of instruction in
operation In the leading choir schools of
Great Britain.
as the temporary pastor for the West
Street Presbyterian Church and will fill the
pulpit at all regular services until the Rev.
c. F. Stealey takes charge.
Mr. Stealey recently resigned the pastor
ate of the Broadus Memorial Church at
Richmond to take charge Of the George
town church. The latter is row on a tour
of recuperation and will not enter his new
liclu uHlll september l.
Arrangements are being made for Joint
services between the congregations Of the
St Johns and Christ Episcopal Churches
of Georgetown. These services Will take
place during the latter part of the pres
ent month. and will be held in the two
churches alternately.
The building of the Trinity parochial
school in Georgetown. plans for which have
been long discussed will soon be a reality.
The already large fund raised for this pur-
pose Is being gradually augmented, and the
required sum will be in the hands of the
trustees by the close of the summer.
Three thousand dollars was realized out
of the lawn fete and bazaar recently given
by the ladies of the parish. Adding this to
the money already contributed, $21 900 Is
now available for the building. Rev.
Thomas Harlan. pastor of Trinity, has eX-
hibited keen interest in the project which
was inaugurated by his predecessor, ISev.
f. x. Mulvaney, and Is largely responsible
for the progress of the movement. The
new school. it is believed, will be built upon
the site where the present building stands,
the idea Of selecting other ground for the
structure having been abandoned. con-
certed effort will be made through the me-
dunn Of festivals during the summer to
bring the needed funds in hand
Night School Established.
News of the establishment of night
school in Georgetown, beginning next fall,
which was decided upon at recent meet
Ing or the board or education, meets with
the heartiest approval among residents
of Georgetown. The necessity for a night
school has long been felt. and the action
taken was at the urgent request of citizens
in the community. who desire Increased
educational advantages, such as are being
granted other sections Of the city. The
school will be located in the Curtis School
building on o street between 32d and 33d
streets northwest, and Will commence
simultaneously with the regular school
year.
The principal will be Mr.. Charles A.
Johnson. Several years ago such a school
was given Georgetown. but was abandoned
because of lack of funds at the disposal of
the board of education. In addition to this
night school there will be the free night
school at Linthicum Institute. where pu-
pills receive high business training without
cost The facilities offered through the two
schools, 1t Is thought. will fully meet the
requirement for obtaining training among
those who are prevented by reason Of bust
ness and other considerations, from at
tending day schools.
Rechabites' Officers.
Excelsior Tent No. 1897. Order of Recha-
bites, has elected the following officers:
Howard Pearson. P. c. r.: Howard Bangs,
n n. T. Gilhooly treasurer. q w