The times., 1898-05-28
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA
New Developments in the Mysteri-
Gus Fir0r Case.
His Partner Claims n Large Indebt-
edness-ImpOrIDnf COEstitGfIoa-
aI Case Against Railroads.

Alexandria Va, May 27.-Mr. A. ". Arm
strong attorney for Mr.. William Beuchert. to-
day instituted suit for the dissolution Of the
partnership between Mr.. Beuchert and Frank
NJ Firor. which has existed in the bakery busi-
ness. under the firm name of ''Thc Alexandra
Steam Bakery The complainant alleges that
Firur Is indebted to him in the sum Of $1,000 and
De has sued out an attachment which has been
levied upon Firors interest in the real and per-
sonal property used for the conduct Of the bust
ness in this city. Mr.. Beuchcrt viii conduct the
business. pending the proceedings which have
been instituted. Mr.. Firor, it VIII be remember
cd mysteriously disappeared from his home in
Washington on Saturday last, and no trace Of
him has since been found.
During the last session Of the Virginia legis
lature an act was passed requiring all railroad
companies to receive at and transport to, the
terminus OF their main lines and branch lines,
and 1t every station where the companies had
freight depots. all live stock rendered in proper
condition for transportation Since the passage
Of the act the Rosslyn Packing Company. in
Alexandria County, has been edcavoring 10 get
the Washington Southern Railway Company and
the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore
Railroad Company to haul IFS live stock. The
railroad company refused. and contends that the
law IS in conflict with the provisions of section
llu OF article one Of the constitution OF the
United States. The matter was taken before
Judge Nicol, Of the circuit court for the county,
who has granted an injunction requiring the rail-
road companies to comply with the terms OF the
act Of the legislature Tie railroad companies.
il Is thought viii take an appeal to the supreme
court Of Virginia.
The board Of fire wardens this morning ac-
cepted the resignation of Mr. Thomas D. Dix as
driver Of the Hydraulion fire engine and Mr.
Henry Allen was elected TO fill the vacancy Mr.
William KelI elected as driver OF the hose
wagon, which position was formerly held by Mr.
Allen. Charges OF conduct unbecoming a fire
man had been preferred. but the charges were
withdrawn when he rendered his resignation Mr.
Dix denied the allegations.
The residence Of Nr. Benjamin Dudley on
Payne Street, was entered last night and robbed
Of s..
Mr. Thomas Miller is driving an artesian well
at his residence, corner Of Prince and Lee
Streets
It is understood that some Of the sick sol
diers at Camp Alger VIII be sent to the Alex
andria IHfrmary for treatment
Mers. Elizabeth Javins died at the home Of her
husband, Mr.. James Javins, on North Pitt Street,
llst night, after brief illness. Mrs Jayine was
q Miss kidwen. She had a large circle OF friends
and acquaintances in this city, where she had
lived all her life.
The body Of an unknown colored man was
found floating in the river about this city today
Mate Phillips Of the steamer Belle Haven, notified
the Washington police authorities The body was
recovered and taken TO Shepherds wharf
Mr.. Richard Roland, while At work on an en-
CINE cab at the Southern Railway shops, yester-
day fell about twenty feet and was painfully in
jured.
The Young Peoples Christian Endeavor Society
OF the Methodist Protestant Church have decid-
ed 10 entertain the State convention of the
society, which meets in this city in September
next. committee has been appointed 10 make
necessary arrangements Tor the convention.
A movement is on foot in this city TO organize
another company Of infantry, to be in readiness
10 respond to the Presidents call for 5000
volunteers.
A competitive examination viii probably be
held in this city July p, for a cadetship at
Annapolis from the Eighth Congressional District