Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-04
BRIGHTWO0D.

The necessity for the new eIgine company, as
! well as Its efficiency in time of Eeed well
| demonstrated Tuesday evening, when attempt
| was made to burn the barn of Mr.. W. E. Nalley
AT about nalf past 10 o'clock, when Mr.. Nalley
was making a round of his house to that all
was Well before retiring. he noticed flames bursting
| from his barn. He to the engine house and
| gave the alarm. The company, with its apparatus
ready for work. WAS the spot within three min
htes. and before ten had elapsed the last spark
eAtinguished. An examination showed plainly that
an attempt at arson had been made, there being
strong odor Of kerosense noticeable, besides the find
nj Which the lire start ID The evident intention of
the incendiary was 10 attract every one from the
mouse, Whcn he would have an opportunity TO plum
der Luckily, his We'll planned scheme failed of
success. Suspicion attaches to tramp white. who
the evening and who was seen to walk from tn,
direction OF the fire immediately after its discovery.
and although shown the direction taken by the sup
dsk n afenas failed to overhaul him. just after
CARRYING e;,i snspiciouslooking hand satchcl. and
OF S' m Trading pair of pncers for an arti"
cut rs, 10y 1t, it may he learned from whence he
tams. several persons who him will be able
~ ioehiiy MN, and there strong hopes of his
capture. The early discovery of the blaze as we'll
dsm aac Wonp, service Of the department kept the
l.e members of the Brghtwood Park Citizens
ixsn iati IN are well pleased with the reception
District commissioners IL few days ago The com
mn I'LL! requested the immediate laying Of side
S,iec. alone, as was enormously stated in pub
ilca'lon on the day Of the interview. In speak
Ing o. the grading and improvement of roa,ways,
tne commissioners stated that probably only one
street would be reached this fall, and, this being
me case the delegation requested that Flint street
ne nrst improved 1t IS expected, however. that
al least three streets will he included in the esi
mates 1Gr the next fiscal year. The association
NH hoid us regular monthly meeting in Fel.ons
nan on Tuesday evening next, September Z. All
niber' are requested to attend
., me regular meeting eff .rtshtwood ROYAL Arch
ChaIter was held ct Fetun's Hall Wednesday
eVering, it being the first for several months.
hright"ood is in terrible condition for pet,es-
Several inches of mud make it very unpleasant
to walk upon but 1t is probable that the gutter
cleaning force of the District Will arrive shortly
and remedy the evil
The Singing Society of Emory Chapel will prob
ably begin next Sunday TO reap the benefits of its
very successful lawn fete. recently held lib
eral supply of new hymnals and tune books is due
10 arrive from the publishing house today The
regular weekly meeting and rehearsal will lie held
this evening at &. A general invitation has been
extended to be present at the home of Mr.. W. f.
Nailey at that time and assist in the prepare
of tomorrow's music.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Debler Of Sudbury, Pa, and
Mrs. A. Newberry OF Wiikesbarre, Pa. are guests
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. W. f. Walsmith, on
Flint street.
Misses Georgia Wett, Kate and Matte Ray,
and Claude and Harry Clayton have returned from
Colonial Beach. Va. where they We're entertained
at the cottage OF Mrs. j. w Keene.