Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-31
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS
coLoREp MEN ENGAGE IN A DEs-
Sc PERATE FIGHT.
Funeral af James E. Rabbitt-Elections
and Installations Of Of
fcers-Briefs.

A row In which two co1ored men fought
desperately fof half an hour occurred at
late hour yesterday afternoon in a col
ored settlement in the vicinity of 37th
and V streets, Georgetown. The princi-
pals in the disturbance were John jack
son. a laborer by occupation, forty years
old, and Harry Griggs. 1t Is alleged that
Jackson, while under the influence of
liquor. yesterday afternoon about 5
o'clock. met Griggs and proceeded to set
tie long existing differences between the
two men. A bitter quarrel followed.
eliminating in lively fistcuff.
Officer II. M. Smith of the seventh pre-
cinct police put an end to the disturbance
by taking Jackson into custody on a
charge of assault and battery. He was
released shortly after by furnishing the
necessary collateral. The case was called
in Judge SCOTS court this morning, and,
failing to appear, Jackson's collateral
amounting to $40, was forfeited.
Funeral Of James E. Rabbit.
The funeral of Mr.. James E. Rabbit,
whose death occurred last Wednesday after
brief illness, was conducted from the
family residence, 1889 M street. George
town, yesterday afternoon at 2 O. clock. DR..
Pettis, rector of Grace Episcopal Church of
Georgetown. officiated, and the body was
inferred in the family burying ground in
Tenleytown. The pallbearers were Messrs.
M. A. Dugan. 8. T. Howe, Thomas Gross
and Richard Hall.
Mr.. Rabbit was native Of Montgomery
county Md, and at the time of his death
was sfXty-nine years old. He was one of
the pioneer citizens of the community and
had been connected with the Georgetown
market for nearly half century. In
cent years he held the position of assistant
market master He was regarded by those
who knew him an estimable citizen and
enjoyed the confidence and respect of his
fellow-men He was diligent in business and
was said to have accumulated considerable
means. His widow, Mrs. Margaret Rab-
and Frances E. Rabbit of this city, and
Mrs Annie Witt of Kensington, Nd, sur
vive him.
Lodges Elect Officers.
Hermione Lodge knights of Pythias, of
Georgetown, elected the following officers
last Wednesday evening for the ensuing
year: Chancellor commander Lee Mocka-
bee; prelate, DR.. E. s. Walmer; master of
exchequer, Samuel c. Palmer; master of
finance. Henry G. Wagner; keeper of rec
ords and SEAL Frank s. Neikert; inner
guard. ]. H. Cotton; outer guard, Edward
Journey; master of works, r. P. Shelton
representatives to Grand Lodge, Henry G.
Wagner. 8. II. Gladman, E. s. Walmer,
Palmer has been reelected annually to the
position Of master of eXchequer since 1865,
and Henry G.. Wagner has been honored
with reelection to the position Of master
of finance every year since 1877.
Section $50, Endowment Rank, Knights CT
Pythias, has elected the following officers:
DR.. E. s. Walmer, president; s. H. Glad
man, vice president; Henry G. Wagner,
secretary and treasurer.
Officers of Georgetown Tent, No. 9.
Knights of Maccabees, will be installed
with elaborate ceremonies next Monday
evening by State Commander D. f. Gall.
An interesting program is being arranged
by the committee. Refreshments will be
served.
Dog Supposed to Be Mad.
officer Lipscomb OF the Teneleytown sub
station of the seventh precinct shot and
Killed Scotch terrier belonging to Robert
Burrows, living on Murdoch Mill road,
about 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The
animal was supposed to have rabies and
was ordered killed by Mr. Burrows. who
stated that few days ago his young son,
five years of age, had been bitten by the
dog. As a precautionary measure he
thought it best to end the dogs existence.
Richard Dyson, colored driver, about
Officer Neale of the seventh precinct last
night upon a charge of violating the police
regulations. Dyson, it is said, was obstruct-
ing the public thorolghfare. and. after be-
ing demonstrated with, became insulting.
He was taken to the seventh precinct sta
ton, but was later released upon furnishing
the necessary collateral.