Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-25
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
COL John NJ stotsenburg Killed in Philip
pines, Well Known Here.
Was a Member of Potomac Command
cry, X. t., and Once It's DrflImas-
ter - General News,

Col. John NJ. Stotsenburg of the 1st Ne
braska Volunteer Regiment who was killed
in battle recently in the Philippine Islands,
had large circle of friends in George
town. While in the regular army Col Stot-
senburg was stationed at Fort Myer and
remained at the post for some time. He
became a member of Potomac Command
cry. No. 3, X. T., and made large circle
of acquaintance in the Masonic fraternity
Two years ago, when the Masons made a
pilgrimage to Boston, Col. Stotsenburg be-
came the drillmaster Of the members of
the local commandery, and proved an eff
cient man for the place. His discipline and
drilling We're excellent that the local
commandery was accorded the palm in the
Boston parade for it's splendid showing
in Knight Templar tactics. Since leaving
the city and being stationed at various
parts of the country, Col. Stotsenburg still
retained his membership in Potomac Com
mandery, and his fraters sincerely mourn
his death.
E. 8. Rosenthars Funeral.
The funeral of Mr.. E. S. Rosenthal was
held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from his
late residence 1922 M street. large num-
Der Of friends attended. The interment was
made in the Jewish cemetery near Anacos-
tia, the funeral being conducted according
to the ritual of the orthodox Hebrew con-
gregatiOn of Washington. The deceased
was wrapped in a pure linen shroud, and,
according to the ancient law of his church,
the body was incased IN a plain and bare
coffin Mr.. Rosenthal died Sunday at
his residence, at the age of seventythree.
1t is said he was the Oldest Hebrew in
this section of the city He had been res
ident of Georgetown nearly all of his life,
and for the past forty years occupied the
one place Of business.
Leg Broken.
John O'Leary, a white man, living at
1872 22d street northwest, while at work in
the yard of the Great Falls Ice Company
on K street yesterday afternoon, accident
ally broke his leg. The injured man was
employed by NJ. F. kinslow, and was greas
ing the axles of an Ice wagon at the time.
The axle was lacked up, but 1t in some
manner slipped from it's support the hub
of the wheel striking the man at the knee
and the weight swapping the bone. A buggy
was procured and the man taken to the
Georgetown University Hospital where the
fracture was reduced by Dr. Gwynne, and
the patient made as comfortable as pos
sible.
DiIapfdated Railing.
Half of the railing on the stairs leading
from Potomac street to the canal is gone,
and the part remaining, it is said, is In
very dilapidated condition, very shaky and
affording no support at all. The stairs are
located in the rear of the NJ street market
house, and are built close to the retaining
wall. They lead to the small bridge which
crosses the canal at this place. There are
a number of people who use the stairs.
The condition of the railing has been
ported to the District authorities.
Briefs.
John A. Heenan, agent, has sold to
Edmund Lyddane the row of four brick
houses on Valley street, east side. between
@ and streets. No consideration is
named.
The pump at the corner of 33d and n
streets is broken and out of order. The
water from this pump is regarded as the
best obtainable in the West End.
Policeman Charles Birkigt is unable to be
on duty on account of sickness.
Mr. Chas. G.. Elmer is lying dangerously
i'll at the residence of his parents, 1924 Po-
tomac street northwest.