Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Question Before the Commissioners Affect
ing the Building Regulations.
Lnborer at Stone Quarry Crushed by
Mass OF Stone Church
MisSiOn-Drevfties.

An interesting matter is now before the
Commissioners. it Is understood. presented
flcm this section of the city regarding a
provision in the building regulations that
TO structures shalt be erected in the city
with frontage of less than sixteen feet.
The property known as part of lot 4.
square 3d. located at the northeast corner
OF Dumbarton avenue and 32d street is
Being improved, shortly will be. The
east portion of the lot is the site, the
Whole property being owned by the Amer
lean Security and Trust Company. The
improvements are being made In the name
OF George E. Emmcrs.
1t is designed to erect three one-sto-y
sttr res on the lot. which has a frontage of
a few inches over forty-five feet. The
builders state that by their plan a 'front.'
age of fifteen feet ten inches can be left
for each store, but the building regulations
pace the limit at sixteen feet. A permit
was refused by the building inspector, and
the matter was carried before the Commits
sic nerS.
The owners of the property evidently feel
sansuine that a permit will be issued. as
they are making preparations to go ahead
with the work. The foundations have been
dug and mortar is already being mixed for
use, while the bricks and other material
are being carted to the place. This morn
ing the bricklayers started the foundation
work.
Death of Elizabeth Amiss.
Miss Elizabeth Amiss, a well-known resi-
dent of Georgetown, died yesterday after
noon about 1 o'clock at her home, 1904 +
street. The deceased had been a sufferer
for a long time with heart trouble. She
was a native of Georgetown. and had re-
sided here all her life. Her mother is
Mrs. Maria Ann Amiss. The deceased
was the only daughter. The funeral
will be held tomorrow afternoon al
o'clock from the late residence, the inter-
ment to be made at Oak Hill cemetery.
Lnborcr Seriously Injured.
Hamp Stern, colored. aged twenty-one
years, a laborer, employed at the stone
quarry of Smith G. Bro, on the Virginia
side of the river. was badly injured while
at work yesterday afternoon about 4
O'clock. A mass of stone tumbled down
and the unfortunate man was caught be
meath it. The stone pinioned his limbs to
the ground, crushing and bruising them.
He was extricated from his painful posi-
ton by his companions, and placed on a
scow, which was sculed down the stream.
1t required over an hour to make the
journey to Passeno's boat house. near the
foot Of sd street. where the patrol wagon
was in waiting. The injured man was
taken to the Emergency Hospital, where
his injuries were given attention.
Mission ut Trinity Church.
A mission Is announced to be held at
Trinity Catholic Church, which will COM
mence January IL of next year, and con-
tinue until January 30. The affair will be
under the direction of the Jesuit fathers.
The first week the services will be for
women, and the second week for the men.
The closing night the services will be open
to all 1t has been over four years since
the last mission was held a the church.
BreVities.
Covenant Lodge, No. ID, Independent
Order of Odd Fellows, will give an enter
tainment this evening at its quarters on
31st street.
The bazaar will open this evening at
Grace Church.
Orient Lodge of Perfection, Scottish Rite
Masons. will confer degrees this evening
at its consistory on sd street, Masonic
Hall.
Edward Shoemaker has bought of VIII
liam E. Lewis a part of Smallwood's sub
division Of White Haven. st. Phillip and
Jacob The consideration is not named,
but the transfer is made subject to deed
of trust amounting to $6J0.-