Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-03
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS
NEW BUILDING FOR CATHEDRAL
SCHOOL FOR BOYS.
Structure to Cost $500, oco - Capt j.
Milton McVeigh's Death
General Items.

Under bequest in the will of the late
Mrs. Harriet Lane Johnston a cathedral
school for boys will shortly be erected at
a cost of 100000 The structure win be
built on a picturesque site near the st.
Adams Episcopal parish cathedral, amid
beautiful surroundings. 1t is understood the
building will be thoroughly up to date in
every particular, and will be conducted
somewhat after the same plan as the
Cathedral School for Girls. also located In
the Mount st. Alban reservation.
A reporter for The Star was informed this
morning that the executors of the Will OF
Mrs. Johnston had just turned over to the
board of cathedral trustees the entire
amount of the legacy provided for in the
beouest. 1t is understood that plans for
the erection of the new building are being
drawn, ard 1t is confidently predicted that
the foundation will be laid within two
months By special request of the donor,
it is stated, special facilities will be at
forded for the training Of young boys for
church choir service.
Death of Capt. McVeigh.
The death of Capt. J. Milton McVeigh oc-
Cured yesterday morning at the George
town University Hospital His illness cover
ed a period of two years. At the time OF
his death he was seventy-eight years OF
age. capt. McN olSn CaHlS lioHi Oh oiA
aristocratic Virginia family, and entered
the civil war at the outbreak of hostilities,
rising through meritorious service TO the
rank of captain He served at first IN the
Sth Virginia Regiment, and followed Col.
Mosby through many stirring campaigns.
Cant McVeieh's condition caused little fear
among his friends until a week ago. when
his condition became critical ana ne was
brought here from his home IN Pemoertoh
and placed in the hospital. He possessed
genial and charitable nature, and devoted
considerable portion of his time to church
work
Frightened Team Runs Away.
Great excitement was caused on M street
at an early hour yesterday afternoon when
two big horses drawing one of w. M.
Weavers heavy ice wagons became frlght-
ened and ran furiously down the crowded
thoroughfare The lives of many people
were endangered before the team was
brought under control. The animals took
fright at 25th street and started westward
on NJ street. When 18th street was reach-
ed they collided with one of Reeves dellV-
ery wagons The force of the collision
broke the pole of the ice wagon and the
sharp end penetrated the LETT size OF MI.
Reeves horse, fatally injuring the animal.
Policeman Birch ended it's suffering with
his revolver The ice wagon was in charge
of William Barnes of 1923 22d street, and
the Reeves team was driven by ]. M. Lee
of 921 w street.
Blaze Damages Dwelling.
An alarm was sounded from Box 713
shortly after o'clock last night for
slight blaze which was discovered at 322l
N street northwest, a dwelling which IL
occupied by Mr.. and Mrs. La Fever. The
firemen found considerable difficulty i'm get
ting at the woodwork, where the flames
appeared to be most dangerous. The ire
was quickly extnguished, however consld-
erng the difficulties. 1t is not thought the
damage will exceed $500, which amount is
covered fully by insurance.
General and Personal Notes.
Private J. G. Walsh Of the bicycle squad,
seventh precinct, was thrown violently
from his wheel last night and quite seri-
ously hurt He was riding his wheel along
U street, returning from the fire at 34th
street, when he struck large stone in the
roadway. His elbow was dislocated and
he received severe cuts about the face ana
hands His wounds were treated at George
town University Hospital
William Decatur Parsons of New YORK
city a descendant Of Commodore Decatur,
is in Georgetown for short stay. While
here he is engaged in the restoration of
the tomb in which Mrs. Decatur lies bur-
led in the Old College burial grounds.
A surprise euchre was recently given Mr.
and Mrs. William McShea. Among the
prize winners were Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Pear
son and Mrs. King and Messrs. Pearson,
Wissner and McShea. Refreshments were
served. Among those present We're Mr.
and Mrs. Quackenbush, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Deitz, Mr.. and Mrs. McGruder, Mr..
and Mrs. Pearson, Mr.. and Mrs. King, Mr..
and Mrs. Jones. Mrs. Kate Huber, Miss
Wissner, Miss Neva Norton, Miss Daisy
Slater and Will Quackenbush
Miss Mamie Bromley is lying in a serious
condition at her home, 2913 street,
which occurred while she was alighting
from Capital Traction railway car last
Tuesday evening. Miss Bromley stepped
from the car, it is stated, and stumbled
over a pile of stones just at the edge of the
track, spraining her ankle and sustaining
bruises about the body. She was taken
home by friends. Her condition today is
said to be improved.