Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-13
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
The Catholic Union Has a Debate on the
Subject of Suffrage
Low Water in the Reservoir - The
Anti-Cigarette League-Other
Interesting Items.

At the Georgetown Catholic Union quar-
tiers last night there was interesting
debate on the subject, Resolved, That
Representative Form of Government
Would be Beneficial to the District of CO.
lumbia." The debate brought together
many members, who evinced the most de-
cided interest. The affirmative side of the
question was championed by Messrs. j.
B. Waters and Thomas Connors, while
negative arguments were put forth by
Messrs Thomas Smith and Charles r.
Murray. The formal discussion lasted forty
minutes, each speaker holding the floor for
ten minutes. Then followed a general dis
cussion of the subject, about one hour
being consumed. The alternatives based
their arguments on taxation without repre-
sentation being unjust and undemocratic.
The negatives commended that our present
District government was provided for in
the Constitution of the United States, and
is. therefore, constitutional Suffrage in
the District would be detrimental under
the present conditions, owing to the very
mixed population and the presence of SO
many who vote in other districts. The ar
guments were various and forcibly ham
died. On a general vote being taken they
decided that the alternatives had cham
pioned their side in the most effective man.
ner and rendered decision accordingly.
On next Tuesday, after the regular BUSH
ness meeting of the union officers, there
will be presented musical and literary
program. Some of those who will assist
are Messrs. Waters McIntee, Inglehart,
Cole and keliher.
Low Water In the Reservoirs.
1t is reported that the water in the high
service reservoir here this morning is ten
feet lower than usual. There is no force
in consequence in the upper stories of the
residences en- the heights Many efforts
have been made to have this high service
perfected, but as yet no practicable plan
has been devised. The water rises and
falls at unequal intervals.
Anti-Cfsarette League.
The Anti-Cigarette League of this di-
vision has now a membership of about one
thousand. Supervising Principal Janney
rules over 1900 students, about half of
whom are girls. This leaves in the neigh
borhood of LOGO boys, two-thirds of whom
have pledged themselves to refrain from
smoking and to exert their influence to
Quell the habit in others. There is very
perceptible decrease in the number of Gig
arctic smokers on this side of the creek.
Return of Rev. Stitt.
Tomorrow when Rev. DIR. Stitt, who
comes back to the Dumbarton Church for
another term, arrives he will find the la
dies of the congregation in charge of the
parsonage and everything wearing a well
coming aspect. On Friday there will be a
formal reception at the church in his hon.
or. There is much satisfaction over the re-
turn of Mr.. Stitt. He has made most
popular pastor.
Notes.
OnNMonday evening there was public
meeting at Williamsport to further the
building of the bridge across the Potomac
at that point Nine thousand five hundred
dollars of the necessary $4,000 have been
subscribed to. The meeting was preSid ed
over by Mr.. Victor Cushwa.
The regular meeting of Faith Tent of
Rechabites was held last night. Several
new members We're initiated and an inter
esting good Of the order held. The box
entertainment of the tent will be held next
Tuesday evening. 1t will be unique al
fair Novel features will be introduced.
The Rechabite Trio, johnson, tenor; Bait,
! baritone. and Taylor, bass, will sing our
| ing the evening.
The Linthicum Students appear for char
ity tonight, at Odd Fellows Hall, Navy
Yard. The Eastern Dispensary will benefit
directly.