Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-11
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Necessity for the Resumption Of Work on
Aqueduct Bridge.
Golfer Dam Almost a Wreck-Recha.
bites Install characterization
of Bank Directors.

No work has been done for several weeks
past on the work of reconstructing the
damaged fourth pier at the Aqueduct
bridge. In fact, it is stated that work
has ever been done for the Golfer dam
built around the pier. The dam has now
almost gone to wreck, it is stated. and is
less able to hold out the water than ever
before. 1t is also stated that the contract
ors have removed most of the machinery
which formerly rested on the Golfer dam.
The job of rebuilding the pier was award
ed to Contractor Hathaway of Philadel-
phia some time ago. The sum involved is
said to be something like $4,000. While
on his way to Philadelphia the contractor
suddenly died. and since that time the work
has practically been stopped, although it
is stated that his executors will undertake
the completion of the contract.
Officers Installed.
The thirteth annual installation of Of
fcers of Heber Tent, No 10, independent
Order of Rechabftes. was held last evening
in Odd Fellows Hall, on 31st street. The
meeting was called to order by the retiring
c. R., ]. l. Roberts. The opening ode was
sung and prayer was offered by Brother
Z. A. Smith, after which the gavel was
turned over to the installing officer R. E.
Smith. The following officers were INSTALL
ed Tor the ensuing year: Shep, w. H. Wy
song; +. c. r., ]. l. Roberts; c. r.. w. H.
Waters: d. r., G. F. Fugel: recording sec
rotary E. Meyer: financial secretary, R. w.
Johnson; treasurer, r. f. Smith: Levite,
W. r. Johnson: 1. G.. A. w. White: o. c.,
8 to c. r., S. Brewer; r. A. to d. R., VIM
Waters, ST.
Under the good of the order R. W.John-
son was called to the chair. Remarks were
Peck Memorial Chapel: r. E. Smith g. w
Wise, w. r. Johnson, William WEIGH. Mrs
crown. Mr.. Harrington and others Reel
. .a;l were given by Miss Mamie Brewer,
MISS Mabel Crown. Mr.. Gawler Mr. R. w
Johnson and others. The services closed
with prayer by Rev. Mr. Smith.
improvements Needed.
The attention of the District Commission
ers is called to two needed improvements
IN this section of the city. About a month
ago sewer was laid at the intersection
Of 10th and NJ streets. The work has been
completed for several weeks, but the road
way has never been improved and a deep
rut remains. which is dangerous for bicycle
riders after dark, and the cause of MANY
broken springs wagons
The other improvement needed is the re-
pair of T street from BID to Both streets.
two squares in all. The Western High
School will shortly be completed and this
Is the nearest route to the school from the
car line. The north side of the street is
without a sidewalk, and the south side is
in bad condition. The roadway of the
street also needs attention.
Sales of Real Estate.
John D. CrCissant and George O. Fer
guson. trustees. have sold to James E.
Leach lots 43 and A, of block I. American
University Heights subdivision. The con-
sideration named is nominal
John d. Sullivan has sold to Charles
Leasure let 81 of square 1862 at an I'M
no nod if,Ir
Gated on p street between North and Mill
streets.
David D. Stone and Edward p. Burket
trustees, have sold to Thomas o. Taylor
square 12oS. The price paid is given as
s6,cp. subject to trust of 5000 The
property Is located near 10Th and streets.
Banks Annual Election.
The annual election of the stockholders Of
the Farmers and Mechanics National Bank
in Georgetown was held today. Tho old
board of directors was reelected as fol-
lows: NJ. j, Adler. S. Thomas Brown,
Carl H. Cragin, George w. Cissel, A. E.
Jackson, Philip May, Samuel C. Palmer
]. Edward Libby and Louis D. Wine
Immediately after the election the annual
banquet to the depositors was held in the
bank building.
At the regular meeting of the board next
Thursday officers will be elected.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary c. Hammond,
who died at San Francisco CAL Monday
January 3. will be held tomorrow morning
at 10 o'clock, at the chapel in Oak Hill
cemetery.
The members of the Linthicum Dramatic
Club will present series of comedies Mon
day evening, January II. at ST. AIMS Hall
Tenleytown, for the benefit of ST. AIMS
Church. After the affair the aid society of
the church will give a dance.
George Hilton was arrested yesterday by
Policeman Cow, upon complaint of Inspec-
tor Melton, charged with conducting an
unlicensed restaurant.