Evening star., 1898-11-08
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDER IA
Meeting of Fire Wardens to Investigate
Charges Against Foreman Petit.
Capt. Jas. X. scott's Dcath-Proceed-
inEs of Police Court-RaiIwny Com
pany's Demurrer Sustained.
Eyening Star Bureau.
Bell Telephone No. !Gt


ALEXANDRIA. Va. November s, 1898.
The board of fire wardens held special
meeting last night to investigate the
charges made against Frank Petit. assist
ant foreman of the Columbia fire company.
of alleged infringement of rules In recent
fire which occurred on South Pitt street
near Wolf street. 1t was charged that Mr..
Petit cut a rope that had been stretched
across the street for the purpose of facil-
ttating the flremeu's efforts. The assistant
foreman admitted that this was true, but
explained the circumstances which. in his
judgment, made 1t necessary. The foreman
gave him orders 20 stay by the hose wagon
and furnish hose but he finding that the
hCse was short decided to leave his posi-
tion and take ND better one. In doing
this il was necessary to cut the rope in
question.
Several witnesses were examined last
night. The board decided that in view of
the extenUating circumstances Mr. Petit
should be excused from blame
Capt. JAS. X. scott Dead.
The announcement of the death of Capt.
James r. Scott. which occurred last night
at his home. No. 431 South Fairfax street.
has occasiored general sorrow, especially
among river men, with whom the deceased
had been associated for many years. Capt.
Scott had long been ailing, and in recent
years has been unable TO follow his voca-
tiOn on the river. About d year ago he
Eas severely injured in collision which
secured between the ferry Columbia and
the Newport News near Sheppards Point.
and was lately sent home from w Nashlng-
ton hospital.
1t was stated this morning that the de-
Seased had had a long and eventful career,
he being one of the crew of the old confed-
crate steamer George Page, when vas
burned at Quantico, and later serving as
n III h1Ar N-Asr
boats He was member of harbor pilot
association of Washington. and was about
sixJy-five years Of age. Arrangements for
the funeral have not yet been made
Police Court.
At this mornings session of the police
court the following cases were tried by
Mayor simpson:
Liza Williams. colored, charged with as
sauit on Juretta Miller. also coIored, sur
rendered herself at the station mousse yes
terday ard this morning fined 81.
John Bryant. Coiored, charged with tres
passing on private property, was dismissed.
lerday several articles were reported
missing from Fisher Bros. stable. Officers
Ferguson and Knight recovered the goods
General Matters.
At the annual meeting of the Alexandria
Water Company. held yesterday, the fol-
lowing directors were elected: b. Wheat,
Worth Hultish, E. L. Dangerfield, George
s. French. Walter Roberts. J. j. Jameson
and Hubert Snowden. The stockholders
elected the following officers: b. Wheat,
president; George her. secretary and
treasurer, F. J. rover. superintendent. and
James -f+s eIeth, coiectOr. n senI-annual
dividend of 800 was declared.
JuGge NiCol III the circuit court at Ma
UaSSaS, yesterday sustained the demurrer
of the W a. hIngtUH, Alexandria and Mount
Vernon Itall~ay company 10 the AieXan-
dr.a city councils appuCation Tor d man
rails On King street. This action was taken
without prrJGdIce 20 the city council nIng
new .eUJiCL-
The congregation of St Mary's Church
met last n.snt in Lyceum Han and ten
dered TO Rev. Father Henry j. cutler a
welcome ana reception on ms return from
4 recent Irlp TO ireland. Speech making
was inuulged in for awhile, after which a
collation. was served.
The polls in this city were opened at
sunrise this morning at the usual places.
There seems 10 be very little interest mani
Tested III the election. there Is virtually
no night in this district. Among those who
F. kiXey. the democratic nominee, are
james johnson trep-J, James Underwood
Cnd.J and Edward hughes rep.J.
Cards are out for the marriage of Dr.
ThOs. j. kirkpatrick, L. s. A, and Miss
Mary Bryant, daughter of Capt Herbert
Bryant OF this city, to take place Novem-
ber ., in ST. PauIS Church.
Richard Rowe, who was formerly a resi-
dent OF this city. died in Washington last
night. and will be brought TO this city for
inteTmenL-
DR.. Thomas Cochran, hospital steward of
the I'd Virginia Regiment, having been
mustered out Of service. has returned to
this cIIy.