Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-11
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS
WILLIAM WRIGHT SUFFERING
FROM SERIOUS WOUND.
His Assailant Still at Large - Man
Killed by a Fall-General
and Personal.

William Wright, twenty-seVen years Old,
residing at 3017 E street northwest. is In
a dangerous condition at the Georgetown
University Hospital, where he was taken
late Monday night for surgical treatment
for wounds alleged to have been inflicted
in stabbing ARRAY, by James Tanton, 32l5
Grace street, Georgetown. The alteration
is said to have occurred on Grace street
and brought to unhappy termination
the festivities of social gathering among
the colored element of Georgetown, which
was then in progress.
Tanton 1t is alleged, mbibed an excess
sive quantity of liquor and while under Its
influence had a dispute with Wright. Hot
words lead to a fight and finally resort to
weapons. Tanton, it is said. drew from
his pocket a sharp knife and drove the
blade deep into Wright's right arm inflict-
ing a serious wound. Friends separated
them and averted further trouble. The
wound bled profusely and an ambulance
was summoned Wright was taken to the
Georgetown University Hospital for treat
ment The police are looking for the man
who did the stabbing.
Death of Mrs. Duvall.
The sudden death of Mrs Bridget DuvaN
of 3341 Prospect AVENUE, Georgetown, oc-
Cured last night about 8 O'Clock after an
illness of three days. The cause of her
death was heart failure. superinduced by
an attack of pneumonia. The funeral ar
rangements. are in charge Of Mr.. ]. T.
Clements. Mrs. Duvall was a native of Ire
land, but had resided most of her life in
this city. Her death is deeply deplored by
wide circle Of friends in Georgetown,
where she was best known for her kind
ness and generosity. She was consistent
member Of the Holy Trinity Catholic
Church. The funeral will take place
from the family residence Friday
morning and requiem high mass will later
be chanted at the Holy Trinity Church for
the repose of her SOUL Interment will be
In Holy Rood cemetery.
Miss Lizzie Maddox was the victim yes
terday afternoon of an unfortunate acct
dent which occurred in the label factory of
George Howard 1924 K street northwest
where she is employed. She was working
on one of the card presses and her hand
slipped and was caught and severely cut.
1t was necessary to remove her to George
town University Hospital for treatment
Her condition it not serious Miss Mad
doxs home is at 1921 18th street south
east.
Joint Installation.
The joint installation of the officers of the
George U. Morris Woman's Relief Corps
and the G. u. Morris Post. Grand Army of
the Republic, took place Monday evening
in Stoh,mans Hall. Georgetown. Many OF
the department officers were present, and
speeches WERE OeiteTeu ny lUd
Chase, department president; Commander
Fletcher c. M. Robinson and Col. Bing-
ham.
The installing officer of George U. Morris
Post, No. 10, Mr.. Mccullough of Kit Carson
Post was assisted by officers of the differ
ent posts of the department. During, the
evening Mrs. Margaret Bradt, the retiring
president Of the chapter, was presented
with badge, the emblem of the order, by
tina corps. The department commander of
the Womans Relief Corps, Mrs. Vena Nc
Cullough, served as installing officer of the
local officers.
The officers Of the Womans Relief Corps
installed were: President, Augusta Raab;
senior vice president, Ida Fowler; chap
lain. Mary Golden; conductor, Margaret
Bradt; treasurer, Alice Burke; secretary,
Virginia Carrick; guard, Mary Hughes; as
a1etant conductor. Caroline Fisher; assist
cat guard, Kate Waters; color bearers. B.