Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-18
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At last there appears to be a prospect
that Rockville will In the near future be
provided with apparatus sufficient to render
the town comparatively safe from the
ravages of fire. At a meeting of the mayor
and council, held since the late destructive
confagration, by which a large amount
of property was destroyed and two lives
lost, the subject of providing better secur-
ity against a similar disaster was thor
oughly discussed and promises to yield
practical results. Mr.. p. G. Howe, repre-
senting the Howe Pump and Engine Com
pany of Indiana polis Ind, was present at
the meeting and made proposition to the
authorities to furnish one of the large
chemical engines made by the company
and capable of throwing large stream OF
water to the top Of a four-story building
for the sum of $500. He also proposed to
furnish the engine, hook and ladders end
truck for $1,1OO. He is willing to bring
the engine here and give it such test
as shall satisfy the council, provided they
agree to purchase the same If satisfactory:
Definite action on the proposition was not
taken at the meeting. but, In view or the
present state of public feeling on the SUD
ject, action is not likely to be long delayed.
With an ens-..e of the above description
there is little doubt but that at least oEe
of the buildings destroyed at the recent
fire could have been saved, and, with reg
ularly organized fire company with an
efficient director, much danger from fall-
ing walls and chimneys would be avoided.
The general feeling in the community ap-
pears to be that the apparatus should be
secured as soon as possible, even if other
needs of the town have to be somewhat
neglected for time.
The Progresssive Euchre Club was rs en-
S 5sasan q M rh E. a.
place. The first prize was won by Mr.. K.
Bowie Vinson and the first lady's prize
by Miss Daisy Mason. The progressive
prizes were won by Mrs. George c. Daw-
son and Mr. Garner Bouic. Afterward fine
refreshments were served and dancing was
enjoyed until a late hour The next meet
ing of the club will take place on Wednes-
day evening at the residence of DR.. Chas
]. Maddox Among those present were
Mrs. William V. Bouic, jr., Mrs. L. L..
Nicholson, Mrs George c. Dawson. Misses
Veirs, Nicholson. Mason, Edmonston. Mad
dox, Messrs. Vinson, Nicholson, Johns,
Bouic and Maddox.
Exercises appropriate to Washingtons
birthday will be observed in several Of the
public schools of the county.
The funeral Of Mr.. William Windham, a
former resident of this county. near
Montrose. who was waylaid and killed in
Baltimore last week. took place yesterday
at st. Mary's Catholic Church. this place,
Rev. Father Rosersteel officiating. The
services were largely attended, number
of relatives and friends of deceased be-
ing present from the District.
The interment of Mr.. John Bogley, who
died In Georgetown last week. and whose
remains were temporarily deposited in the
vault of Rock Creek cemetery took place
today at the Rockville cemetery. The re-
mains of Mrs. Bogley, who died some
years ago. were ALSO removed from the
Baptist burial ground at this place and
inferred beside her husband Members of
the family and friends from the District
and this county were,in attendance.
Miss Hattie GriffithI of sRedIand is visit
ing Miss Eva Darneille Of West Washing
ton. il. f.,