Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-27
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Results of the Fire in the Academy of the
Visitation.
Quarters for Pupils Estab-
lfshed in Academy Hall-GeneraI
and Personal News.

On account of the fire last Friday at the
Academy Of the Visitation the Institution
will not be reopened until January 10 of
next year, in order to give as much time as
possible to repair the damage done by the
conf1agration. The school originally was
scheduled to reopen after the holidays, jan
uary 3, but it Is impossible, 1t is said. to get
everything in shape for the reception of the
students by that time. The attendance at
the school this year Is said to be the largest
known for many years.
The rain Saturday night soaked through
the open roof Of the burned structure, and
almost as much water went into the build
ing as was poured in by the firemen to ex-
tinguish the blaze. The insurance company
sent men to the burned building Sunday
and made a temporary cover over the roof
to prevent more water from entering IN
case of another rain. The appraisers OF the
insurance companies are expected to visit
the place today and estimate the amount
of the damage DONE and take steps to re-
pair the burned building and make 1t hab-
liable once more. As a temporary measure
a dormitory will be established in the large
hall Of the academy building, in which all
of the students will be housed. On account
of the rain Saturday night the ceilings of
the lower floors of the burned portion
niture was removed.
Interfered With Dog Catchers.
Wilton Emry was arrested yesterday by
Policeman Colleen Flaters who is in charge
of one of the wagons of the poundmaster,
and charged with interfering with the work
of the dog catchers. Emry was on NJ street
when the wagon came up, and setter dog
belonging to Mr.. John Curtin was caught
in the net. The dog had tag, but was not
muzzied. and on this account was captured.
Emry endeavored to release the dog, and
drew out a knife to cut the net. when he
was arrested He released $40 col
lateral, and this sum was forfeited in the
Police Court.
Streets BEING Repaired.
Under the direction of the repair depart
ment of the District government a number
of asphalt streets in this section are receiv-
ing some much-needed patching. Improve
ments have been made on 35th street in
front of the Academy of the Visitation,
while yesterday men were at work on SD
street. around o street and on Potomac
street near st. Johns Church. This MORN
ing attention was given to o street near
it is understood, number of other streets
will be repaired.
ImpOundfnE of Dogs.
The dog catchers made their appearance
In Georgetown this morning and succeeded
in capturing number of stray ours, taking
In not only untagged animals. but dogs of a
better pedigree who carried tags around
their necks, but who were not muzzled ac-
cording to the new regulation of the Com
missioners. This morning about fifteen
dogs were impounded. Since the increased
force of the poundmaster considerably over
one hundred dogs have been caught in the
West End, and nearly all of them were
killed.
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Gen. LawtOn's Funeral December 30.
A dispatch from Manila yesterday says:
The funeral Of Major General Lawton will
take place December 80
The remains will be embarked on the