Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-01
ALEXANDRIA.
THE DEAD n THE POTOMAC,

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The jurisdiction of the District Of Columbia
touches the outer ends Of the Alexandria
wharves and the metropolitan police boat gives
the means Of asserting that Jurisdiction. 1t is
now proposed that In case of bodies found
in the river the District coroner shall be al
lowed jurisdiction except where an Alexandrian
Is drowned; that the bodies be placed ut a stake
in the river and the Washington authorities
| notified As nine-tenths Of those who are
drowned come from the District Of Columbia or
from river steamers it is thought that this
would be the most satisfactory arrangement
THE PERIL BY WATER TO BE REMOVED.
The managers of the Alexandria Water Com
pany have examined into the condition of the
water supply and will at once arrange to carry
either above or below the supply race the
stream whose condition and surroundings
threatened the purity Of the water.
The Alexandria Cameron water gathered
mainly from the springs of a considerable sec
ton of the country, has heretofore been con-
sidered the purest water delivered to any town
in the Union, and the water companies will
doubtless see that all possible sources Of de-
terioration are removed.
SENT TO WASHINGTON
The remains Of C. Mason. found drowned
yesterday afternoon, as telegrnphed to THE
STAR, were taken in charge by Undertaken
Domaine and prepared for burial the condition
Of the body being such rs to demand imme-
diate interment; but Coroner Purvis hav-
ing communicated with the Washington
authorities they requested that the remains be
sent to that city. An air-tight case having been
provided the body was sent to Washington by
Mr.. Demesne yesterday evening. The funeral
took place near Shepherds, within the limits of
the District Of Columbia.
ALEXANDRIA COUNTY MATTERS.
1t is understood here that arrangements are
made for great democratic meeting in the
county next Tuesday evening, October 4, at
Walker School building, in Balston,. at which
Messrs. E. e. Meredith. Geo. A. Mushbach, R.
Walton Moore and others will make addresses.
The schools Of the county will open next
Monday, October g.
The electric road to Arlington il in full oper-
alton. General regret is expressed that they
failed to catch the immense travel of last week
1t ID stated that the company have abundant
means, and will proceed at once to build their
bridge across the river.
The board of supervisors has notified the
Washington and Arlington Railroad Company
to remove its poles from the center of Canal
street, Rosslyn.
Considerable sickness prevails throughout
the county, which is believed to be largely due
to the intensely hot summer we have passed
through.
Tho additions to the Presbyterian Chapel at
Balston are nearly completed, making 1t one Of
sAc Ahcst III thlS section ana O RreA
improvement to Balston village
Great interest is expressed by the citizens Of
the county as to when they may hope to see a
return OF their extra and special road tax in
the shape Of stoning and graveling the roads.
The season is going by and nothing done.
The Alexandria county court opens Its Octo-
Der term next Monday.
NOTES.
The marriage record shows that nine mar
rage licenses were issued here during the
month Of September. During that month four
District licenses were issued to Alexandrians
who crossed the river together and were mar
ried in Washington.
Cameron Run bridge, near this city, was put
up some time ago and the approaches were
completed today.
The observance Of the Jewish Day Of Atone
ment closes number of the principal stores
on King street
The colored Grand Lodge Of Odd Fellows,
which has been in session here has adjourned,
having elected II. n. Holmes grand master.