Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-26
Russians in Turkestan.
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
Explosion in Repair Shop of Capital
Traction Companv-General Items.

An explosion occurred just before noon
yesterday in the repair shop of the Capt.
tai Traction Railway Company, in the
rear of 1922 M street quite seriously in
juring James Webb, thirty-six years old,
residing at 1913 Mechanics place south
east, and George Springman, twenty-five
years old, living at 634 NJ street south
east, and endangering the lives of many
others The explosion resulted from an
excessive accumulation of gas in the pit.
At the time of the mishap Webb, who Is
employed by the company as a black
smith, was working with his helper,
Springman, engaged in heating a cylin-
der head on the forge. Both men were
burned seriously on the face, and 1t is
feared that Webb may lose his eyesight
as result of the accident. An ambu-
lance was summoned and the injured
parties were conveyed to the Georgetown
University Hospital.
Mr.. John Garrett of Glen Echo, Mont
gomery county, Md, will wed Miss Crow
ley of Georgetown tomorrow. The we'd
ding will take place at the residence of
west, Rev. J. F. X Mulvaney, formerly
minister of Holy Trinity Church, will
come to this city for the purpose of per-
forming the ceremony. Mr.. Garrett en-
joys the distinction of being the youngest
mayor in Maryland, having been but lit
tie past twenty-one years of age at the
time of his election, about year ago.
The bride has resided in this city the
greater part of her life.
Plans are being perfected by Rev. Charles
Alvin Smith for the dedication of the new
Peck Memorial Chapel 2Sth and N streets.
Georgetown. The work on the edificc is
being pushed to rapid completion, and it is
expected that the structure will be ready
for occupancy December l. Under the
terms of the contract it should be COM
| pleted by that time.
During the absence of Rev. DR.. E. B.
Howden. rector of st. Johns P. E. Church.
the pulpit is being filled by Rev. DIR. Krae-
mer of Denver, Col. DIR. Howden. it is
| stated will remain in the west at least two
months longer in the hope of recuperat-
| ing his strength.
At some hour yesterday while residents
| of the property known as 1914 Both street
northwest were absent from home an en-
| trance was effected by some person and
| several small articles stolen. No clue is
furnished that will lead to the identity of
the guilty party.
The two principal thoroughfares to be
benefited under the annual estimates to
Congress by the Commissioners for the
year of 1905 are Both street from X street
to the canal, which will be paved at a
cost of 5000 and 31st street from K street
TO the canal to be paved at cost of s., 400.
Included In the annual budget are pro-
visions for minor improveme on the
following suburban streets and roads:
American University Park street, Connec-
ticut avenue extended, Albemarle street.
east OF Connecticut avenue and Reno road.
NO provision is made for the improvement
of Prospect avenue
Inc annual visitation of the Grand Lodge
or District Masons to the George c. Whit
ing Lodge, No. %, +. A. A. NJ, will be made
tomorrow evening.
Miss Nina Havenner, daughter of Rev
Frank Fl. Havenner pastor of Dumbarton
Avenue Methodist Church. has gone to
Staunton. Va, where she will enter young
| ladies' seminary at that place.
George w. King of Georgetown, accom-
| panied by his wife. returned today from an
| interesting tour of the western cities. Mr..
| and Mrs. King visited the worlds fair on
| the trip.
Continued Improvement is noted in the
/ condition of Mr.. E. p Berry, cashier of
| the Farmers and Mechanics Bank of
Georgetown, who was recently stricken with
| paralysis He expects to be at his Office
| within few days
| Mrs. Caroline Fischer of 1265 32d street,
| Georgetown, is visiting friends In Balti-
/ more Md
]. II. Bradley has recovered from an at
| tack of typhoid fever and is again able to
| be at his office sd street.