Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-22

twenty-five years, is regarded as one of the
most handsome IN its appointments in that
section of the city. Up to the time his
health gave way his home was the scene of
many. brilliant functions, and his hospital
ity was meted out to his friends with
lavish hand. He was a southern gentleman
in its StricteSt sense. and was responsible
for much philanthropic work which will
never be given publicity. His wife and one
son, Mr.. Sewall Cissel. survive him.
The funeral services will take place from
his late residence tomorrow afternoon. The
final details of the ceremonies have not yet
been completed. 1t Is understood the hon.
orary pallbearers will be the directors OF
the Farmers and Mechanics National Bank
Of Georgetown.
Conductor Injured.
John Buscher, a conductor on the Wash
fngton Traction car line, about thirty-fve
years Of age and living at $500 o street
northwest. was slightly injured this morn
ing in a collision with a three-horse Stand
ard oil wagon. standing at the corner Of
Dumbarton avenue and 18th street north
west. Buscher was collecting fares along
the car step as his car was rounding the
curve and did not notice his perilous posi-
ton until the car and team had collided.
He was thrown violently from the car and
his right leg was badly lacerated between
the knee and ankle. The seventh precinct
patrol wagon was at once summoned and
he was conveyed to the Georgetown Uni
VeTSlly f1OSpildl, where his were
dressed
While playing in a game of base ball at
Hunters Mill, Va, Saturday afternoon A.
w. Adams whose home is at 1911 NJ street
northwest, slipped and broke his leg. Adams
was making run from third base to home
plate and in making dive to reach the
plate his leg bent under him and was
broken by the weight of his body. His in
jurieS were dressed at the Emergency Hos
pital.
Dies in Hospital.
Henry Thomas, an aged colored man, liv-
ing at Is Government alley northwest, was
found in a semi-conscious condition near
the corner of 10Th and NJ streets northwest
late Saturday evening. He was removed to
the Emergency Hospital, but died soon
after
The premises at 1880 s2d street northwest,
occupied by B. w. Harvey and Harry
Gumpton. caught fire shortly aften 10
o'cock yesterday morning and an alarm
was sounded. The fire department re-
sponded and quickly extinguished the blaze.
The fire resulted from the careless handling
Of matches by children.
General Matters.
Rev. ]. F. X. Mulvaney. s. J., who for
many years has served pastor Of Holy
Trinity Catholic Church. Seth and o streets,
Georgetown, delivered his farewell sermon
a. tHO SoHCiuSiON VI carly morning mass
yesterday. Rev. Mulvaney has been trans
ferred to the charge at Bowie, Md. 1t is
understood that he will assume the duties
of the new pastorate Immediately.
Father Holm. s. j.. formerly connected
with Georgetown University. 1t Is an
nounced. will succeed to the pastorate of
Holy Trinity. His assistants will be Father
Cahtl, who is in retreat at Keyser Island
and Rev. Father Reach, S. j., who at pres
emit has supervision of the Sunday school
work Of the church.
The change In the pastorate at this time
Is said to have been in accordance with
Rev Mulvaney's wishes. His ill-health is
given as reason for transferring to an
other charge. Father Holm will shortly
arrive In the city and take charge Of his
new office.
is visiting his sister. Miss Sarah Riley.
MISS Carrie Mccain has just returned
from stay Of one month. with Mrs Nc
kiilan. her sister. at Baddeck. N. s.
ed from their honeymoon trip and will
| reside at 1882 N street northwest
announcement has lust been made Of
the approaching marriage of Miss Mabel
Blumenthal of 1884 M street northwest to
MI: Nathan Kaufman of Providence, R. I.
Mrs. Henry F. Blount of Georgetown
aeights Is visiting her daughter. Mrs. E.
Shipper is visiting friends in the noun
tafns of Georgia.
MIR. and Mrs. F. Bronaugh and daughter,
Mrs. Quackenbush and Mr.. M. Quacken-
bush are summering at Hotel Baltimore.
Atlantic City. N. J.
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