Evening star., 1897-02-08
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
A Grand Sight When the Ice Moved Out Of
the River.
Many Enjoyed the Scene Presented
The Grip disappearing
From the Town.

The ice which has bound navigation in this
section for several weeks under the In
| fiuence of the recent rains and the mild
weather broke loose and drifted down the
stream. Large foes of ice were thus car
ried down, and the ever-changing picture
was admired by those who were fortunate
enough to see it. The wind was from the
northwest, and assisted to carry the ice
down stream, while the current, which was
running about two miles an hour, did the
rest.
By many it was expected that the cur
rent would be much swifter, and the prop
erty owners along the river front breathed
sigh OF relief No loss of property has
as yet been reported, and IL is predicted
that there will be no high water of any
consequence to do any damage. The water
at present is slightly above normal but the
rise that is expected to come is not suffi-
cient, 1t is thought. to cause an overflow at
| this place The breaking of the ice ex-
| tended nearly as far up Great Falls.
and no word has been received from the
upper Potomac in regard to the condition
| OF the river. 1t is presumed to be normal;
otherwise word would have been sent down
| 10 notify and protect the property owners
along the wharf 'front.' 1t was thought
that with the rain of last week and the
| mild weather. the breaking Of the ice on
the river would be attended by a flood, but
| this does not seem probable at present.
A miniature ice gorge has been formed
at the piers of the Aqueduct bridge, which
| II Is thought reaches down to the bottom
| OF the river. The gorge takes in the en-
tire District side of the stream commenc-
| ing at the Golfer dam at pier No. and ex-
| tending to the shore. The flow of water is
| blocked but the open other half of the
river prevents the water rising to any
height though the floating ice was caught
and held on, increasing the size of the
| gorge. 1t will prove a comparatively easy
matter to dislodge the ice If any danger
| is threatened.
The Grip Going Away.
The epidemic of grip in this section of
the city is thought 70 have passed. At
least a number of well-known physicians
say so, and very few new cases have been
reported. This is regarded as extremely
gratifying, though there are some cases
| now on hand in which the condition of the
patients is regarded serious. The epi-
demic has been regarded as worse than
the previous attack of several years ago.
The malady has been more malignant and
| Its effects more far felt. The victims this
year in most cases have been left in an ex-
tremely nervous condition, SO a well-known
physician informed The Star reporter this
forenoon, and the number of cases of re-
lapse nave been larger than ever before
owing to the fact that the patients prema-
turely exposed themselves. AS ii is there
nave been comparatively few deaths con-
sidering the extent of the epidemic, and as
pected to disappear altogether. For a time
all OF the physicians on this side of Rock
creek had their hands full attending to the
many people inflicted with the malady
Death of Alfred J. Warwick,
Mr. Alfred ]. Warwick, a well-known
young man of this place, died Saturday at
his brothers residence, 1895 37th street.
after an illness of some days. The de-
ceased was about thirty years of age and
a son Of the late James L. Warwick. who
dled few years ago, and who was one of
me veteran police officers. The young man
enjoyed a large circle of acquaintances
and his disposition and ways made him
many friends. The funeral will be held this
afternoon at o'clock from his brothers
residence.
In the Churches.
The revival services at the Dumbarton
Avenue NJ. E. Church, which have been SO
well attended during the past week, will
be continued all of this week, with the ex-
ception Of Monday and Saturday evenings.
Rev. A. H. Zimmerman is assisting the
pastor, Rev. Dr. ]. B. Stitt, in the work.
Mr.. William E. Middleton of 1917 29th
street, the organist of St. Johns Church, is
confined TO his home because of sickness.
His place at the organ at the services yes
terday was filled by the assistant organist
Mr.. Charles Cropley.
Supposed to BE Insane
Augustine Weaver, young white man,
whose age was given as twenty-six years,
was arrested Saturday morning shortly
before o'clock by Policeman Birkigt and
given berth at the station house on a
charge of insanity. The young man is the
son of Admiral Weaver of 10Th and n
streets, and he was arrested upon the COM
plant of the father. The son had been act
ing queerly of late. and his parent was
afraid that he would injure himself in some
way or commit suicide After being in the
station house for several hours he was con-
reyed tc st. Eizabeth's Asylum, where he
will be temporarily confined and treated.
Taking an Outing.
The splendid weather of yesterday
brought out large crowds, who enjoyed an
outing In the spring-like weather. An un-
usually large number Of people passed
through Georgetown for out-of-town
places, giving the appearance of spring.
The suburban railroads did the best busi-
hess of any day SO far this year. The
number of bicyclists out was also very
large, and good number of cyclists took
spins out on the Conduit road. While the
Caral read was not in the best of con-
usual good condition despite the rain of
the day before.
vision dealer, is lying seriously Ill at his
residence on S2d street, being confined
to his room ever since the recent death
of his daughter.
The condition of Mr.. Edward Bangs of
314s Dumbarton avenue is reported as be-
ing improved.
The funeral of Capt. Charles Bendire,
who died last Thursday at Jacksonville
Fla, at the age of sixty years. was held
this afternoon, the intSrment being at
Arlington National cemetery.
Dr. George NJ. So:horon has sold to
Louisa S. and George N. Beale lots II and
Is, in square 12O7, the consideration being
unnamed.
There is a dangerous hole reported by
the police In the sidewalk at the north
east corner of SD and NJ streets.
Policeman ]. L. Giles on duIy at Tenley-
town, Saturday received the news of the
death of his brother, which occurred sud-
oenly during the day at his home in the
shenandoah valley in West Virginia The
deceased was formerly a residen, of Ten
leytoWn.
OFFICERS DISMISSED,