The Washington times., 1901-11-16
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.


collision on the Southern Railroad a
Wellington, on the Manassas branch OF
that road. were brought here at 9:2
O'Clock tonight. and taken TO his lat,
home. 1877 King Street. and prepared fol
burial. The funeral arrangements hav,
not yet been made.
The remains OF George w. Driver who
| was also killed in the same wreck. were
this evening taken to his late home, LA
vile. Shenandoah County, and prcpared
for burial The funeral arransc ments have
not yet been completed.
The wreck in which these two men were
| killed occurred at Wellington, at about
o'clock this morning as told in this after
noou's Tirr1ts Both Of the trains were
what are known as freight extras The
southbound train. No. SAG, which left this
city at 3:25 o'clock this morning was in
charge of Mr.. Mcdonald, who was conduc-
tor and Mr.. Driver was brakeman
The train. after arriving at Manassas
Junction passed on to The branch road.
and was overtaken near Wellington by
extra No. so. consisting of an engine and
| caboose. which was following. 1t was run
ming at thirtv-iniles an hour. AS Il result
| of the collision both cabooses and two
| g0ndoIa cars, when afterward took fire.
!
crast the unfortunate men were in the
| cabo, Sc of their train. They were thrown
! out and instantly killed. Strange to say,
none Of the crew of the colnding train
were hurt. The body of Mr.. Driver was
| horribly mangled. John T. Stover, II
brakeman on the front train, was slightly
injured.
As soon as the news of the wreck
reached this city a wrecking train was at
once despatched to the scene of the acci-
dent and shortly afterward the track was
cleared aud traffic resumed
Mr.. Mcdonald was about twenty-sev2n
years OF age. and is survived by widow
and three small children. His wife was a
Miss Goods. sister to Sergeant Goods of
the police force. Mr.. Mcdonald had re-
sided here for n number of years, but
came to this city from Recturtown, Va
He had been in the employ of the South
crn Company for number OF years and
was only recently promoted as extra pas.
senger man.
Brakeman Driver was about twenty
five years Of age, and unmarried He was
native Of LinNille, Va. where his people
reside.
John Corbin well-known farmer of
Manassas Prince William County. was
bound passenger train while driving
across the track at Manassas. 7 he wagon
was completely demolished and the horse
Was instantly killed.
The accident occurred at 1852 O'Clock, as
southbound train No. II was pulling INTO
Manassas. 1t is supposed that Mr.. Cor
bin did not see or hear the train. The de-
ceased was well known in that county and
is survived by widow and several chill
dr-n.
The members cf tn. athletic club of
ha ngr 60 I
in their hall on Duke Street last night
and rcorganized for the coming season
with the election of the following officers:
John \. Nugent, President; +. +. Quinn,
Secretary and Treasurer. There was i
large attendance present. 1t vas decided
to allow all who wish to join the club to
do so, and 1t was further decided to con
unue the club on the same lines as those
Of last year. The frs business meeting
of the club will Oe held IL LyCeum Hall
next Tuesday night. Those desiring to
join the club should comm Inicate with the
secretary.
Mayor Simpson toda,. sent a letter to
the officials Of the oUGthern Railway
Company, urging tncrE! to erect round
house in this city at an early date. Since
the demolition Of the old rcundhouse the
engines of the company stand in the yard.
and the smoke from them has been the
source OF loud compliant 50 much so that
some of the residents II that locality, IL
is reported, threatened TO sue the COM
pany for damages
: communication was sent by neighbor-
ing residents TO the Council last Tuesday
night urging that body to take active
measures to eradicate the alleged nui-
sanCe. Upon motion the communication
was turned over to the mayor with the
request that he communicate with the
officials of the cCmpanyH Since the time
the communication was written the COM
pany has announced their intention of
building a new house, end the contract
has already been let.
A lot of q Ound, with improvements
thereon. situated on the west side of
Royal Street. between Wolfe and Wilkes
Streets, VIII be sold at public auction at
noon tomorrow in front Of the market
building Also the store and dwelling at
the northeast corner of Prince and Fair
fax Streets. together with frame house
on the east side of Fairfax Street and
Both Of these houses adjoin the store and
dwelling and are known the Burns es-
tate. The auctoneer will be S. II. LuTt
Chief Of Police James 2. Webster to-
day received a gold pen. the gift of ROs-
coe Gray. Of Colfax. y. G. as a testi-
mouial OF kindness showa him by Chief
Webster some months ago while he was
in this city
Mrs Thornton and John NJ .tcalf. night
watchman at the Baltimora and Ohio !
freight depot in this city, ere married
last night at the residence IF the latter
on Prince Street. The ce~er ,ony was per
formed by Rev. Father +. J. Cutler
cards are out for the carriage Of Rich |
ard Weldon Payne formerly Of this city,
but late of Richmond Va. to Miss Mary |
Agnes Roach, of Richmond The cere-
mony will take place Tuesds November |
26 at the home Of the bride-elect. Mr.
Payne was formerly second lieutenant OF
the Alexandria Light Infantry.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Rodgers to-
night celebrated the twenty fifth ami
versary of their marriage by d silver |
wedding at their residence, 222 South |
Fairfax Street. large gathering OF
friends were present and a most enjoy |
able evening was spent.
Cards are out for the marriage of Miss
Sallie Catherine Sprouse of Amherst TO |
James Carson Green. of this city The
ceremony Will take place November 20 at
the Methodist Episcopal Church South Of
Amherst.
The regular monthly literary meeting
of the Epworth League of the Methodist
Episcopal Church South was held in the
lecture room of that church tonight. An
interesting musical ands literary pro-
gramme was rendered and there was a
large attendance.
The Alexandria German Club gave their
iirSt dance OF the season tonight IN Nc
Burney's Hal. on Ki~S Street. A large
crowd was present, ana the dance prov
ed a success. A number of Washington
ians were also present
Sergeant Goods, Of the police force. is
OF duty on account Of the death of his |
brother-in-law. Mr. Mcdonald. Police |
man Knight has been appointed in his |
place.
The members OF tho Alexandria Light
Infantry are contemplating making con
siderable Improvements in the Armory |
Han. which they occupy. The company |
have secured sixty new rifles from Rich
mond, ana they intend TO have suitable |
racks for them constructed
Alexandria Council. No. 49, Junior |
order Of United American Mechanics,
held a business meeting last night one
cd. and considerable routine business dis |
posed Of