Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-29
ANAcosTIA AND VICINITY.
Happenings of Interest Across East
ern Branch.

Members of the Epworth League of the
Anacostia Methodist Episcopal Church
gathered Friday evening at the residence
of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Haines 1870 Jack
son street, where they were entertained at
social. Miss Bertha Mahoney. the fourth
vice president of the league, was in charge
of the program
At meeting of Electa Chapter. No. 2.
Order of the Eastern Star. it was voted to
contribute sum of money to the relief
fund to be sent to San Francisco. Twenty
seven dollars was the amount subscribed.
At the same meeting form of amusement
known as guessing contest was par
ticipated in by those present. Mrs. Eliza
beth Bubee was the winner of the prize, a
pair of vases
Rev. George NJ. Cummings. pastor of the
Garden Memorial Presbyterian Church,
Minnesota avenue, will take UP the ques-
ton of deciding what means the church
shall adopt to assist in the San Francisco
relief work this morning with the board of
elders.
1t Is announced that at the evening serv-
Ice today in the Anacostia Methodist Epis-
copaI Church collection will be taken up
for the benefit of the San Francisco suf-
ferers.
The efforts of a dozen men and boys were
directed toward the capture last evening on
the Anacostia bridge of a young pig. which
had fallen from wagon crossing the struc-
ture.
The alleged maltreatment of William Mel
son on Harrison street extended by two
companions yesterday was brought to the
attention of Policeman Joseph L. elliott,
who obtained warrants for the arrest of the
men referred to. 1t is charged that they
threw Nelson down and gave him coat
of tar
The escape of several inmates of the re-
formatory institution at Cheltenhan, Prince
George county, Md. has been brought to
the notice of the local policemen. James
Truxton, Charles Summers, James Pinkney
and George Adams are the names sent by
the MARYLAND authorities of the escaped
parties All were attired in the uniform of
the institution.
Anacostians are evineing a lively interest
as TO the ultimate disposition of the meas
ure providing for the extension Of Monne
street, so as to form the southern approach
to the new bridge now under construction
across the river here thereby eliminating
the grade crossing at present exisdng In Ihe
Bridge street approach, which item was
stricken from the District appropriation act
while ii was under discussion In the House
OF Representatives. Mr.. James e. Leonard
of this town visited the Commissioners yes
terday 10 ascertain the attitude of the Dis
trict board who have urged the item as it
was placed In the District bill, now that
tire same has been eliminated. he had a
conference with Commissioner Macfarland
relative to the matter and learned that the
Commissioners will make every endeavor
TO have the appropriation. approximating
S55, 600, put back in the Dill thrGS9h the
Senate subcommittee on appropriations.
Mr.. John Fort of Anacostfa recently COM
rnunicated with the Commissioners. inform
ing them of the need of shade trees along
the south side of Harrison street between
Minnesota avenue and 18th street. The
Commissioners reported that thirty shade
trees will be set out along the section of
street mentioned after the end of the pres
ent fiscal year.
Mr.. George C. Woodwork OF Henderson.
n. C.. who has been visiting his brother.
Mr. Clarence A. Woodwork. AIT Jefferson
street returned home yesterday.
The Queen Esther Missionary Society of
the Aalacostia Methodist Episcopal Church
held meeting Friday evening In the chapel
of that edifice. Miss Edith Tew, the presi-
dent presided.