Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-04
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
A Multitude of Fires Suggests the Presence
of Incendiaries.
Eurial of John HI. Cook Attended by
Kit Carson Post, G. A. r.
General News.
Evening Star Bureau,
No. SO King St,

NO. C<S mig ST.,
Bell Telephone, No. 106,
ALEXANDRIA, Va, October 4, 1897
From the large number of fires which
have occurred in the second ward during
the past week, 1T is apparent that fiends
are at work in that locality. Thursday
night last the old NetherIand foundry, at
the corner of Lee and Queen streets, vas
discovered to be on fire. and in a short
while was completely destroyed. Every
thing connected with the fire pointed to an
incendiary origin. Saturday night the old
cooper shop, one square north of the old
foundry was destroyed. This fire was also
apparently started by some malicious per-
son. The climax was capped, however. last
night, when Sergt. Smith and Officer Fer
guson discovered fire in a lot Of old bags
at the Alexandria Fertilizer and Chemical
Company's pant, on the corner of Princess
and Lee streets. An alarm was sounded and
the fire extinguished before much damage
had been done.
About year ago the Alexandria Fertil-
lzer Company's works were almost COM
thought to be of an incendiary origin.
Ihis fertilizer company has one of the
largest plants in the SOUTH and EMPLOYS a
large number of men, who would have been
thrown out of employment had the fire
hend's purpose been ACCOMPLISHED
The residence of Mr.. William Cleveland
on Seminary Hill, about three miles west
OF this city, was completely destroyed by
fire yesterday morning. about seven o'clock
Very few Of the household effects were
saved. The origin of the fire is unknown.
The barn and several haystacks, situated
near Northwest Alexandria. belonging to
MI w. b. Smoot, were burned to the
ground yesterday. This barn has for a
number of years been a retreat for hoboes,
and 1t is supposed the fire was caused by
one of them.
john H. Cook Buried.
The funeral Of the late John H. Cook
whose death was mentioned in The Star
took place from Grace Episcopal Church
yesterday afternoon, and was largely at
tended by the members of the Junior Order
of American Mechanics, of which the de-
ceased was a member The floral tributes
were profuse and handsome. Rev. Clarence
E. Ball conducted the services, and the
interment was IN Union cemetery. The pail
bearers were Geo. Fl. Hinken, Geo. Hall
and c. w. Switzerland of Lafayette Lodge
Independent Order of Mechanics: James
Griffin, j. W. Conner and Frank Warder of
Junior Order, and Mr.. Thomas B. McKie.
an Old comrade of the deceased. Kit Car
son Post, G. A. R., of Washington attended
the funeral in a body.
New Lodge Organized.
Robert E. Lee Lodge of the Brotherhood
this city yesterday afternoon. The lodge,
which is composed of the employees Of the
Southern Railway Company, has thirty
charter members, and insures against death
and disability. The organization was eff
fected by Val Fitzpatrick. vice grand mas
ter of the brotherhood. They will meet
in the Knights of Pyth:as Hall every Sun
day afternoon at o'clock.
Police Court.
The following cases were disposed of in
the police court this morning by Mayor
Simpson: John Trigger. charged with cut
ting hog belonging to Thomas Cooper;
fined $3.50. Harry Jackson. a small col
ored boy, arrested on suspicion Of being
an incendiary; dismissed. Joseph Hig-
gins. charged with disorderly conduct; fined
$3.50.
Ninth Anniversary.
The ninth anniversary of the organiza-
ton of the Young Mems Sodality Lyceum
will be celebra ted by banquet in Lyceum
Hall on Duke street tonight. The speak
ers will be Mr.. w. F. Carne, ST., DR.. Faust
of ST. Johns College. Washington; Rev.
Father Pardon of Washington and Mr..
Lewis H. Macnen of Fairfax. Among
others who have been invited are Brother
Fabrician. Rev. Fathers Bowler. Chester
CarHe and Broderick, Mayor Simpson, ex-
Mayor Thompson. Postmaster Carlin and
Orchestra will furnish the music for the
occasion.
A CObweb Social.
A musical and literary social for the
benefit of the Methodist Protestant Church
will be given at the residence of Mr.. Chas
Herbert tomorrow night. The following
is portion of the program: Quartet,
Leonada Boys; recitation, Captain ]. v.
Davis; solo. Mr.. Ernest Smith of Wash
irgton; recitation. Miss Kearney; instru-
mental duet. Messrs. Tennyson and Pad
gett: recitation Miss May Hearst; comic
song. Mr.. Galaher of Washington; recita-
ton, Misses Ryan and Reece; mandolin
solo. Miss Igo; vocal duet Misses Taylor
OF Washington. Tickets are now on sale
by the committee at 10 cents, including
refreshments.
General and Personal Notes.
| William Darby, a well-known old citizen
| and a veteran of the Mexican and the late
war, died at his home. on Princess street,
early this morning. His funeral will take
place from his late residence, GOO Princess
street. tomorrow CTuesday) afternoon at 4
| o clock.
Mr. William Wheatley of this city, who
has been on the Dolphin, has been appoint
| ed a first-class machinist and been trans
ferred to the Amphitrite.
Miss Grace Milstead, who has been visit
| ing friends in Baltimore has returned to
! her home in this city
Miss Emma Slaughter, who has been the
guest Of Mrs A. H. Thompson. has re-
turned to her home at Marshall.