Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-13
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS
OPEN AIR TREATMENT OF CON-
sUMPTIvEs TO BE TRIED.
Preparations Made Therefor at Univer-
sity Hospital-0eneral and
Personal News.

An experiment with the open air treat
ment Of tuberculosis surrounded with every
modern appliance is soon to be tried by
President Jerome Daugherty. 8. j., and
the medical officers Of the Georgetown Uni
versity.
Certain unimproved property adjacent to
the Georgetown, University Hospital build
ings, known at lot 43, square 1922, has
been acquired by the college authorities
and a deed, vesting in them full title to
the land. was placed upon record. 1t is
proposed by the officers to erect, in the i'm
mediate future, tents and sheds upon the
newly purchased property and put the ex-
pertinent into practical operation. The plan
has been discussed for some time and is
the result Of much careful study and re-
search. 1t is intended to give the open air
treatment thorough trial and the pro-
motors of the scheme confidently predict
the ultimate success of the plan.
Upon. the same site at later date it is
proposed to erect a number Of up-to-date
hospital buildings Georgetown University
now controls the entire frontage from n
street to Prospect avenue on Saith street
and the site is considered most available
for the new structures. The Mary A.
Thomas estate, which is understood to have
received something like "a, 100 for the land
in question.
Blaze in Dwelling.
An overheated latrobe caused considerable
trouble about noon yesterday, threaten.
ing the complete destruction by fire Of the
dwelling known as 1903 seth street and &C.
cupied by Edward DAILY. The blaze gained
considerable Roadway before an alarm was
turned in. Fire alarm box 715 was sound
ed. however, and the fire ladies were soon
upon the ground. The blaze was brought
under control within short time, and II
is understood that the damage will not ex-
insurance.
Survey Ordered.
The plan to relieve the crowded condition
of M street by the opening Of Prospect
street, which has long been discussed by
Georgetown residents, seems to be nearing
fulfllment. Many things over which the
Commissioners are said to have had no
control have frustrated from time to time
all plans for the improvement Of this thor
oughfare, but the business men OF the
vicinity have never ceased in their efforts
to convince the Commissioners OF the
necessity for such an extension. 6. w
King Is in possession of a center profile
from Assistant Engineer Richards, as well
as list giving detailed estimates Of the
cost of extending the street In question.
Mr. King is also advised that the assistant
over which it is proposed to extend Pros
pect street.
Lodge Elections Held.
At the regular meeting of George C.
Whiting Lodge, No %, F. A. A. NJ, held
Gently, the following officers were elected
and installed for the ensuing year: DR.. E.
s. Smith, w. NJ; w. H. Harrison, s. W.;
T. ]. Becker, ]. w; Harry Becker, secre-
tary; S. c. Palmer. treasurer; Fred Dunn
berth, s. D.; Will Brodie, ]. D.; Clyde Nor
gan, s. s.; Eugene Greaves, ]. s.; A. p r.
Works ;,. ehaPiain; pr t,,eE
Mizpah Chapter, No. 8. o. p. s., at q
meeting held in Masonic Hall, Georgetown,
recently, also elected officers, as follows
helm. W. p; Mrs. A. H. Johnson. A. NJ.
Mrs B. Thrift, secretary; Mrs. II. Wag'
ner, treasurer; Mrs. A. MCGEE, conductor
Mrs ]. F. Darcy, A. c., and w. II. Har'
rison representative on the board OF d.
rectors of the Eastern Star Home
Georgetown Law School Debate.
Senator Stephen r. Mallory Of Florida
Representative Bourke Cochran OF New
York and Justice Wright Of the District Su-
preme Court have been selected as judges
for the debate Of the Georgetown Lay
School to be held in CASTOR Hall on the
.,
dates selected from the third-year class
The subject selected for debate aff1rms that
1.-The cause of the present war OF Japan
against Russia Is just" Messrs. Thomas
Jones and NJ j. Leahy VIII champion T r, !me
affirmative, while J. B. Fay and L. c. Ellis
will speak for the negative. The commlttee
in charge is making extensive preparations
for the event, and much interest is beine
manifested by local enthusiasts over the
outcome of the contest.
Funeral of Anthony Hanlon.
Requiem mass was offered up yesterday
morning at Holy Trinity Catholic Church
GEORGETOWN, for the repose of the soul OF
Anthony Hanlon, whose death occurred las'
Friday at the residence of Mr.. T. J. Big
gins, 1928 34th street, after lingering Ill
ness. Mr.. Hanlon was in the seventy-eightf
wear of his age, and was one OF the oldeS
and best known citizens Of Georgetown. HI.
i'll health had covered a period OF severa
years. and he succumbed finally to genera
debility and a complication of diseases
Brief funeral services were held at the lam
iIy residence. Interment was private.
For many years deceased hao conouctes
an establishment at 32d and streets north
west. but retired from business about three
the Holy Trinity Church. and was esteemed
by many for his activity In charitable un
dertakings Two sons and two daughters
Anthony Hanlon of New York and w. J
Hanlon of this city, and Mrs. w. II. moran
and Mrs. w. ]. ODonnell, survive him.
New Church Edifce in Prospect.
The fund of the Mount Tabor Methodist
Protestant Church. which was started SOM
time ago with view of ultimately erecting
a new edifice, is being steadily Increased
and much encouragement Is being given th'
promoters of the scheme. The necessity fol
a new house Of worship has long been ap
parent to the members of the congregation
but many causes have operated to frustrat'
carefully laid plans. member OF tn
board of trustees states that the ladies o
fine church are the most enthusiastic work
ers and are laying plans for the holding o
bazaars and festivals at regular Intervals
the proceeds of which will be added to tn
building fund.
Last Rites Performed.
Requiem high mass was celebrated
Holy Trinity Church, Georgetown, at