Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-05
ALEXANDRIA.
xxrxSsrvE FIRE AT DAYLIGHT.

IhItcrsOu, On "a52fuStou btfctt near hluk
street, were destroyed by FIRE about o'clock
this morning. 1t was $40 Am. when Everett
Roberts, the Waterman at the stable who slept
in the office room near the front door, dis
covered sparks dropping from the loft
He sprung up and Just at the same mo-
ment Mr. Patterson, whose dwelling adjoins the
stable, discovered the flames rising near his
window. which overlooked the stable roof. and
~ Roberts struck the door Patterson was on his
way down stairs Both men hurried to the
hessesL There we're forty-eighs of them and
the stable was all alght with the flaming prov
the crevices Of the second floor. A ready
knife cut each horse loose the
proprietor and his assistant hurried through
the stable and in q short time forty-six of the
forty-eignt horses had been freed. and every
one Of them, contrary to the common way Of
horses, ran out of the stable away from the fire
into Washington street or the back alley which
leads to St Asaph street. In the minute that
10 took to cut loose the horses the fire
had sped, roaring like cyclone. Two horses
only remained in the stable, fine steed Of Mr..
". ID. Ramsay and horse of the Messrs- Weld.
A Mr.. Patterson was reaching Mr.. Ramsays
horse Q burning beam fell between him and
the animal and the fame and smoke drove him
back.
The fremen reached the ground when the
flames were cracking above the roofs and as the
crowds increased, the scores of carriages were
drawn ont and parked on the street near by,
while the horses were cOrralleu near StaDler 8
drug store; and before the united deluge OF
the Columbia and Hyiraullon engines the
flames began to die ont. The iremen cleared
Away the IRE, but the smoke defied them, yet
they pushed on and brought out Mt first Mr..
Nild's horse in n bad condition, and then Mr..
Ramsay's horse alive and kicking In less than
an hour the flames had been driven out, but
the firemen continued their labors until after
daylight
Mr.. Patterson, who is the principal owner Of
H. n-s-. A..
sent many of his horses and vehicles there.
Others were provided for in the stables Of
Messrs- Windsor, Daingerield, Wheatley Simp-
son and Others The only horse seriously in
tured Is that o. Mr.. Wild. which was beyond
the skill Of horse doctors and was knocked
In the head. Mr.. Van Auken's buggy
was brought out in flames DR.. Bedford
Browns carriage was injured, as were other
vehicles, but so extensive confiagration in the
midst Of q crowded neighborhood has seldom
lose about "a. coo, his insurance being barely
sufficient to cover the feed lost He will, how
ever, rehabilitate himself as speedily
As possible and push on his bust
hess His stable very pop
ular one with horse owners, and many Of
the private teams of the city were kept there.
The stable was over 100 feet long and about 80
wide. and there were also several auxiliary
stables and carriage houses. No such fire has
occurred here in stables since the burning of
Wise's City Hotel stables IN 1887, when the
devouring element had q feed that is wildly
remembered by the old citizens.
BOARD OF TRADE MEETING.
The Alexandria board Of trade held its an
nual meeting at PATS Hall last night Presi-
dent Reed made his annual statement Of the
vort Of the directors during the year, and at
the annual election President Reed Secretary
Reardon. Treasurer Burke and all the other
ofacers we're reelected, the secretary
for fhap
The treasurer reported eighty-fve members
whose contributions reached S445- That sum
did not suffice 10 pay for the work done by the
board, as the deficit Of year would be over S1OO.
Messrst Beckham and Agnew having
Amined the treasurer's accounts de-
elared them correct The treasQrer's report
was accepted The president urged
general effort to increase the membership OF
ordered. Mr.. John G. Beckham called the
attention Of the board to the importance OF the
proposed international Columbian naval re-
view at Hampton Roads to this section of
The country. The assemblage of many
var vessels there would certainly insure
the coming Of some Of them to Washing ton and
would give the people here some sight, II
not participation, Of the great movements
which celebrated the four hundredth ami
Nersary OF the discovery of America by
Columbus resolution in favor of an
appropriation Of S250,000 by Congress
In aid OF this review adopted, and
after some suggestions by Hon. Park Agnew,
the result OF his recent visit TO Florida and by
President Reed, the result Of his recent visit to
Chicago, Of methods in use TO improve the
business Of southern and of western towns
an order was made granting the use of the hall
Tor the ladies meeting In reference to q fair for
the Alexandria Light Infantry. The subject Of
extending . welcome TO the Farmers Institute,
which will meet here on the l2th instant, was
then considered. Messrs. Beekham, May and
King we're appointed to tender the good wishes
Of The board to the Farmers Institute and the
board adjourned
THE ALEXANDRIA COUNTY COURT.
The county court, Judge Chichester, has
closed Its April term. On the criminal side OF
the court an Indictment was returned against
Albert Lyles for HOUSEKEEPING, and c. s. Scott
plead guilty Of burning barn and was sent to
jail for one year. On the probate side dnal
accounts Of the Burke and Swami estates and
Of Corbett, guardian, were fled and Miranda
Frazier qualified as administrators Of A. X.
Frazier.
Ths county court has adjourned without any
action In reference to gaming at Jackson CITY
IL 10 understood that the matter will be left
alone until the test cases in Richmond are
decided
The corporation court will open next Mon
day, and az that term all the liquor license
applications are usually considered.
Judge Chichester has appointed Hezekiah
Dorsey special policeman Of Washington
district Of Alexandria county. opposite George
town
Mr.. H. c. Hancock. q well-known tug boat
engineer. and Mr.. Gilson bergman, who came
here not long since from Loudoun county,
both died here yesterday.
IL u thought that the fire at Patterson stable
this morning was the result Of incendiarisu,,
but nothing b kno~n-
Asks Relief ~ Literary Executor.
John b Moore. by bill filed BY Msssrs. Webb
3 Webb against Helen A Wharton, asks to be
relieved and released from the position Of Lit.
ssary executor under the will of the late Francis
wharton, Who died here February 81, 1883. He
states be entered upon his duties March I, 1883
md has Attended % them since. but having 70