The times., 1898-08-14
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.
Muci, Damage Done by the Recent
Rain Storm

Alexandria, Va, Aug. I3-Reports received
here today from the surrounding counties are TO
the effect that the storm which visited this Sec
ton yesterday did considerable damage. No loss
OF life resulted from the foods which followed the
heavy rainfall, but many persons came near being
drowned The foundations of the iron bridge
over Cameron Run, near Roberts Crossing in
Fairfax County, undermined, and about
3 O'Clock this morning the structure gave way
and fell into the swollen stream. Mrs. Bolden
and colored boy were crossing the bridge in n
wagon at the time, and were thrown into the
water. After desperate struggle they reached
the banks of the stream. The herse was cut
loose from the wagon and swan ashore. The
wagon caught under the bridge and badly
damaged The Aecotink Bridge, on The Telegraph
Road, in Fairfax, and Humes Bridge in Alex
andria County, were also swept away. The build
ing at ''Cycler's Rest on Mt Vernon Avenue
was flooded and A. o. Travers the proprietor
lost a quantity OF household furniture. I'm
mediately after the storm had abated large
force of from Alexandria went to work re-
pairing the damages to the tracks At Bur
gundy' just south OF this city, the track Of the
Washington road washed out for 200 Yards,
and a good deal OF trestle was badly damaged.
Passengers were transferred to the Southern road,
and taken into Washington. The damage was re-
paired this evening, and trains now running
as usual.
The work OF repairing the damage on the Mt.
Vernon Electric Road at -Four Mile Run has also
so far advanced that trains were started running
at sis tonight between this city and Washing
ton. Since the washout local trains have been
run over the Pennsylvania road.
The Third and Fourth United States Cavalry,
which reached st. Asaph last night, from Tampa
expect to remain in their quarters for four
days before proceeding North. Secretary Alger
telegraphed the officers in command this morn
ing TO take the cars and continue the trip to
their destination. The entire camp was thrown
into much confusion preparations having been
made TO carry out the order when another tee-
gram was received from the Secretary resembling
his previous order and directing the troops TO
be detained at st. Asaph for four days.
Margaret J. Bashford, of Alexandria County;
Flora Hayes. of King George, and Minnie Keyes,
of Fairfax County, have successfully passed the
examination for teachers in the public schools OF
the county. Cora Pearl Halford of Washington,
passed all but two subjects, and was denied
a certificate.
Postmaster James P. wilett, CT Washington. is
spending the Summer at his new residence, near
Ballston, in Alexandria County.
Suit has been instituted in the Circuit Court
for the county by William A. Young against the
road authorities of Alexandria for $1,000, for
damages sustained in taking gravel from his land
adjoining the public roads.
horse has been purchased from A. d. Hill
ton, of Washington, for the Columbia Engine
Company. The price was $40.
H. Webster and Mike Devine, two cavalrymen,
were arrested by Policeman Atkinson this even
ing for insulting young lady on the streets
Both were drunk
provost guard was in this city again this
evening in search of Private Starr, colored who
recently shot a colored woman at Camp Alger
Starr was followed 10 this city a few days ago
by the guard. and it is believed he is here in
hiding The injured woman is said to be in
critical condition.
The body of the late Mrs. Matte c. Packard,
OF ckxy1la into
Hill. near this city, today.
Robert Thomson, who resided in this city for
many years, died yesterday at Athena, N. ].
He was seventy-sis years-ei age.
The body of James Hoofman, who committed
suicide, will be inferred on Monday.
Rev. DR.. Butler will announce tomorrow
whether not he will remain pastor of the
First Baptist Church.