Evening star., 1897-01-07
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Effect Of the Removal Of Pressure on the
Gas Supply.
Chevy Chase Hunters Failed to Find
q Fox-variOus Matters of
Local Interest.

The funeral of Mrs. Eliza Grace Symonds
Bell. the wife of Prof. Alexander Melville
Bell, who died Tuesday morning, as stated
in The Star. was held this afternoon short
ly after 2 o'clock, from her late residence,
corner Of Both and @ streets. opposite the
Volta Institute, the building erected by
Professor Bell, for the dissemination of
knowledge for the deaf and dumb. The
funeral was largely attended by many Of
the well-known residents of Washington,
II rcluding scientists and others. The pail
bearers were Prof. David c. Bell, Mr.
Gardiner Hubbard, Mr.. Charles ]. Bell and
Mr.. George Ballachey of Brantford, Ont.
The religious services were held in the
Eouse, being conducted by Rev. Mr.. Daven-
port OF Anacostia. The interment was at
ROCK Creek cemetery.
Escaping Gas.
There was a general complaint this morn
ing by the patrons of the Georgetown Gas
light Company of an incident which might
have resulted fatally. The pressure ofthe gas
was removed about $40 o'clock this morn
ing, and the result was felt in almost every
household, where gas is left burning dimly
all night. AS soon as the pressure was re-
moved the gas went out, and yet sufficient
quantity escaped from the partly turned
burner to fill the rooms with the illuminat-
ing agent. Beyond two or three cases of
violent headache fortunately there were no
more serious results. Had the pressure
been removed earlier in the night it is pos
slole that there might have been one or
more cases OF asphyxiation on hand by day
nght, but coming as it did SO late most of
the residents were awakened by the escap-
Ing gas, and managed to remedy things.
This is the first time the incident has oc
Cured.
Church Services.
The regular midweek services at the
West Street Presbyterian Church will be
held this evening. at which there will be
special preaching by the pastor, Rev. w. c.
Alexander, D. D. There will also be SER
vices tomorrow evening in the same church,
the meetings commencing at 7:46 o'clock,
the general public being invited to attend
The revival services at the Dumbarton
Avenue NJ. E. Church are continuing all of
this week with good results. There will be
services this evening and tomorrow even
ing, though none will be held on Saturday.
Failed to Find a Fox.
The Chevy Chase Club went out on an
other fox hunt yesterday, but the riders
and hounds were unable to stir up a fox.
The start was made at Plyers post office.
ard a number of miles We're gone over,
but the hounds were unable to strike the
trail of any of the red foxes which are
thought to he numerous in that section.
The ground was frozen, and after several
hours Of riding the hunters were forced to
return. Mr. George NJ. Dunn was the mas
ter of the hounds, while Mr.. j. H. Hollo-
way was in charge Of the party. There
were number of guests present on the
hunt Upon the return Of the party to the
club house luncheon was served.
Accidentally Discharged.
John W. Wright, who lives at Ballston,
Va, and who runs a dairy, was carelessly
handling revolver last evening. The
weapon in some manner was accidentally
discharged to the surprise of Wright, and
his hand being in line with the muzzle,
the bullet, one of 80 caliber, imbedded it.
self in that part of his body. He was ac-
ccmpanied by a friend to the Emergency
Hospital, where the wound received medi-
cal attention, though Mr.. Wright will carry
his hand in a bandage for some days yet
as memento of the event.
A Pool Tournament.
pool tournament is scheduled to COM
n ence Monday evening at the Market House
pool room on NJ street opposite Potomac
avenue. which will last all of the week.
William Talbot will play George Kelley,
Thomas Cole, Arthur Shoemaker, and John
Bowers David Howard.
Officers Installed.
At the regular meeting Of Hermione
Lodge, No. II. Knights of Pythias, held
last evening at their hail. the following Of
ficers were installed by G. C. J. K Man
gum: Lee Mockbee. &C; w. 8. Copp, VIC; !;
E. s. Walmer, prelate; P. r. Tavenner.
keeper of royal seal; H. G. Wagner, NJ of
F.; S. Z. Palmer. NJ. Of E.; B. F. Harper,
NJ. of W.; James H. Catcn, NJ. of A.; F. S.
Neikirk, I.G.; H. A. Wagner, O.G.
The following officers were installed last
evening at the regular meeting of Potomac
Commandery, No 3, Knights Templar, by
r. E. d. G. c. Rein w. Darby: s. NJ.
Yeatman. &c; DR.. ]. F. r. Appleby, genL !;
J. w. Thomas, captain general; John e.
Wagner, S.W.; w. 8. Waddey, J.W.; John
Schultz, treasurer; Fred w. Storch, secre-
tary; b. F. Harper, standard bearer; Jas
5. Raeburn, sword bearer; r. L. Amory
guard
Notes.
dangerous hole is reported in the side
walk at the southwest corner of 33d and
NJ streets.
Two unfortunate men were given shelter
last evening at the station house as lodg-
ers, being permitted to leave this morning
al o'clock.
Policeman J. w. Bailey Is Off duty ON
the sick list. Policeman Matt Edwards
who has beeh on leave, returned to duty