The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27
B. Rich's Sons,
IIigh-grade Footwear.
Ten-one F, cor. 10th.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.

| ALEXANDRIA. Va, Jan. 26.-Mrs. Bet
tie Petty, wife of Engineer J. Frank
Petty, residing at 52s South Lee Street,
was this afternoon horribly and perhaps
fatally burned Mrs. Petty was in the
act of kindling a coal fire. which was al
most out. In order to expedite the work
she poured coal oil on the embers. In an
| instant the flames shot upward and al
most enveloped her. After some little
| difficulty the flames were smothered and
medical assistance was summoned. An
| examination showed that Mrs. Petty was
| seriously burned about the face, hands.
and arms Tonight her condition is con-
| sidered serious.
The valuable mill property situated at
Occoquan and owned by Mrs. E. Janney
| has, it is understood, been purchased by
Washington electrical concern for
| s25, 600. The house is reserved by Mrs.
Janney, The purchasers, it is said, viii
utilize the water power at the falls for
generating electricity. which will We con-
veyed by wire from Occoquan to Washing
ten.
The cold weather prevailing during the
past few days has caused much suffering
among the poor of the city and BILE
citizens. together with the various aid 500
cieties. are doing all in their power to
alleviate their sufferings. Several in
digent sick people are being cared for at
the Alexandria Infirnary.
Richmond paper says the following
OF Frank Hume, Delegate from Alexandria
County: Hon. Frank Hume is of the
opinion that no member % the present
Legislature should be eligible to theton-
stitutional convention. He holds this
view because he does not think IL right
that the prospective members Of the con-
yention should pass on their own qualif
cations, salaries, etc 1t is hardly prob
able however, that his suggestion Will be
cordially received. Many a legislator Sc
cretly hopes to get into that convention. -
The services in the various churches to-
morrow will, in most instances, be con-
Quoted by the resident pastors. AT the
railroad reading rooms, in the afternoon,
Rev. T. c. Darst, Of the Theological Semi
nary, will conduct the services. A spe-
cial musical programme has been arranged
for the occasion. At the Second Presby-
terrain Church, at the morning services,
Rev. A. H. Hamilton, of Midway. August
County, Will deliver a lecture on THE
Synod's Home Mission Work"
valuable horse belonging to George
| Petty, chief OF the fire department, fell in
its stable last night and broke It's shoul-
der. A veterinary surgeon examined the
animal, and ascertained that nothing could
be done for 1t, and today 1t was shot
Capt. K. f. Knox, auetioneer, today sold
at auction for X. X. Kemper, special com
missioner of sale FIVE parcels OF land. con-
tanning about three acres of land. located
north of and adjoining inc old canal locks,
to 7. Seldom Taliaferro, for $500.
The explosion Of an oil stove in the house
of Mr.. Frank McLaren shortly after s
O'Clock this evening, brought out the en-
tire fire department. They did not 20 into
service. The damage inflicted by the
flames was slight.
Funeral services over the remains of
Mrs. Fannie T. Bradford, who died in
New York yesterday. will fake place at
Demaine'S undertaking establishment at
$3.50 O'Clock tomorrow Sunday morn
ing. Mrs. Bradford died from the effects
of an operation undergone at St Luke's
Hospital, New York Mrs. Bradford was
a daughter of Mr.. Harris Freeman. of
this city, and was we'll known here. where
she formerly resided. She was forty
eight years of age and is survived by a
husband and one child.
Announcement of the death Of Mr.. John
Weston, which occurred on Saturday last
at his home at Colchester, Fairfax
county, caused much regret among MS
friends in-this city, where he was well
known. The remains were inferred in The
old Methodist Cemetery at that place.
The Odd Fellows and Ancient Order of
United Workmen. of which Mr.. Weston
was a member, attended she funeral. He
ID survived by his wife.
Mrs. Annie E. LOOMS. who died in
Washington on Wednesday last, was a
daughter of the late C. C. Berry of this
city. She at one time resided here.
Rev Mr.. Leucke. pastor of The I'm
manual Luthern Church, OF this city. will
preach at Herndon, Va. tomorro~.
A telegram was received here from Mr.
Henry Crump. who is in Norfolk, stating
that his daughter, Mrs. Lillian Wood
house who has been seriously ILL., is I'M