Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-06
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Difficulty Over Water Supply at 0ver-the-
River Points.
The Matter Believed to Have Been
Amfcnbly Adjusted-Church Ser
vices and Other Events.

The prospective war over the water sup
ply of Fort Myer, which a short time ago
looked like a certainty, has been averted
1t will be remembered that the establish
ment Of an abattoir at Rosslyn was the
sole cause of the trouble. The abattoir is
located just east of the buildings of the
Consumers Brewing Company. The pump
house, which forces the water to Fort
Myer, is located just east of the Aqueduct
bridge, and the water used at the post was
secured from a Golfer dam built a short
distance out in the river and almost di-
rectly in front of the pump house. 1t was
charged that the waste water and refuse
irom the abattoir, which it was thought
would be discharged into the river. would
pollute the water supply for Fort Myer.
Inc war Department was notified of the
matter, and an effort was to have been
made to stop the erection of the abattoir;
but it is said other arrangements were de-
cided upon. which were perfectly satisfac
tory to all parties concerned. A six-inch
iron pipe was laid by the government from
the cofferdam of the Fort Myer water sup
ply to the Three Sisters islands. and the
water from that point in the river was
utilized. The owners of the abattoir did
likewise, and the Consumers Brewing
Company also has a pipe line on the bed
or the Potomac to the same point, and all
three establishments draw water from
large spring, which is said to be located in
the bottom of the river at the Three Sis
tiers islands. The water at this point is
said to be free from all contamination.
Week of Prayer Observance.
There was large crowd last evening at
the Gay Street Baptist Church to attend
the union meetings of the week of prayer
The pastor, Rev. w. S. o. Thomas, who
was the leader of the services, gave a dis
course on the subject of Nations and
Their Rulers" A number of other divines
were present, and made remarks during
the course of the evening.
This evening services will be held at the
west Street Presbyterian Church Rev. W.
I. Alexander, D. D., the pastor will lead
and talk on the subject of families and
schools, and also the necessity of home
missions. The melting will commence at
30 clock Tomorrow evening the series
VIII close with services at the same church
as tonight, conducted by Rev. ]. B. Stitt.
pastor of the Dumbarton Avenue NJ f.
Church.
For Repair of Wall.
The Commissioners have issued an order
Tor the repair of the coping of the wall on
the south side of the Canal road, guard
ing the canal, the &C st of the repairs being
placed at $3.50 This is in conformity with
he agreement under which the canal COM
pany gave the District the right of way on
the Canal read, in consideration of the fact
mat the highway and the stone wall shall;
be always kept in repair.
Experience u Cold Bath.
Despite the mildness of the weather yes
terday, there were number of people
cut enjoying the ice on the Little river
Whlle other more venturesome persons en-
joyed a skate on the Potomac west of the
Aqueduct bridge. The rising of the tide
in the Little river late in the afternoon in
convenienCed a number of skaters A good
many were forced to wade through water
several going in waist deep when leaving
the ice. An enterprisng riverman, who
has boat, ferred skaters across the
with five or six people aboard, the boat
went to tie bottom in water three feet
deep. No one was injured. but the passen-
gers got good wetting.
knights of Pythias.
The installation of the newly elected off
GERS of Hermione Lodge, No. Y, knights
of Pythias. was held last evening. The
following were installed: P. c., Lee Mocka-
bee; c. c., ]. H. Cation; V. c., S. H. Glad
mon; P, J. W. Coon; NJ. of the W., r. P
Shelton; X. R. and s., P. r. Tavenner six
twentieth term; NJ. of Elk. Samuel c..
Palmer Ghirtieth term; NJ. of A., c. E..
Walter; /. S., w. c. Williams; o. G., J. d.
Wagner; representatives to Grand Lodge,
ney, P. r. Tavenner and H. G. Wagner;
trustees, S. c. Palmer, H. G. Wagner and
b. F. Harper; representative to relief bu-
reau, J. Z. Journey. A reception was given
after the installation to the visiting mem
bers from other lodges.
Discussion of Current Events.
Professor Ireland, the superintendent Of
the public schools of Tenleytown, is the
author OF plan to draw the teachers of all
of the public schools together, and discuss
opics of current events, in order to keep
posted with up-to-date information. The
last meeting vas held at the Franklin
School in Washington, at which the Cuban
situation and the political aspect in Ohio
and otner subjects were talked over. The
plan meets with the approval of all of the
teachers.
Catholic Benevolent Legion.
The following officers of Georgetown
Council, No.. 450, Catholic Benevolent Le-
gion have been elected for the year 1888:
President. Patrick F. Carr; vice president,
John A. Heenan; orator, James T. Glenn
ents; secretary, Henry E. King; collector,
John W. Stohlman; treasurer David F.
Scheele; marshal, William NJ. German;
guard James NJ. Barns; trustees, Joseph
C. Murray. John A. Heenan and James
T. Clements.
Dies of His Injuries.
Samuel Marcy, who was injured at the
stone quarry on the Virginia side of the
river, stated in The Star. died yester-
day at the Emergency Hospital. Coroner
Carr was notified of the death, and he
in turn notified the coroner of Alexandria
county, who. after investigation, deemed
an inquest unnecessary. 1t was shown
that the injuries were accidental and that
no one could be blamed The body of the
unfortunate man was removed to his home
at Cherrydale. Va. about a mile from
Rosslyn. The funeral will take place from
his late home tomorrow afternoon at
o'clock. Services will be held at Walkers
Chapel, Rev. Mr.. Norris of the Methodist
Church conducting the funeral services.
The deceased leaves widow and three
children.
Robbery Reported.
This morning it was reported at the po-
lice station that the house of Mr.. Wedder-
burn, at 3O1S Cambridge street, had been
robbed. After the family had retired last
evening a thief entered the home and
stole a coat containing watch. The theft
was not discovered until this morning.
Entrance TO the house was secured through