Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-13
LOCAL, BREVITIES.

The Circuit Court for the county wa
again today engaged in hearing thu
Roddy case.
Information wanted by John Blake
of Stafford, Arizona, of Edward Wal
tiers, aged GA years, who died a
Garden Gulch, Butte mining dstric.
Graham county, Arizona, on the 18th
ultimo. He is believed to have had a
son and daughter living somewhere in
the vicinity of Alexandria. His sol
took his maternal grandfather's name
(Fauikner), and is said to be an attorney
at-law.
a large number of hands is at work
rebuilding the old Washington and
Alexandria pike from the end of the
Belgian block roadway at Jackson City
to the brickyards at Fort Runyon, a
distance of about mile. 1t is proposed
to put the road in good order Over a
thick layer of broken brick and stone q
covering of cinders and clay is being
laid, and a heavy steam roller is used to
press it into solidity.
Mr.. Frank Hume, president of the indie
pendent Steamboat Company, has in
formed the District of Columbia Com
missioners that his company would like
to lease the n street wharf southwest
Washington on terms named by the
municipal authorities, 5000 per annum.
Corporation Counsel Duvall has reported
to the Commissioners that the payment
for rent for the wharf proposed to be
leased by Mr.. Hume should commence
October l, 1902.
At a meeting in this city yesterday of the
Presbytery of the Chesapeake Rev. X. H.
Walton, Of Waterford, Loudoun county, was
examined in connection with his application
for permission to labor outside the bounds of
the Presbytery. His application was grant.
ed and he Will assist Rev. DR.. Guthrie of the
First Presbyterian Church in Baltimore.
Mr.. f. r. Boyer contractor for the grano
lithic pavement in front of Sarepta Hall, ha:
secured the services of Mr.. Frank Alderman
who, with Mr.. Boyer, will do the work. Mr..
Boyer has also received the contract for lay
ing a granoithic pavement in front of DIR. }.
b. COchran's new residence on King street
near Columbus.
A brass band was organized last night a.
the residence of Mr.. Hogan on Alfred street
between Cameron and Queen. IL will DC
known as the Potomac Brass Band with Mr
Pitt as musical instructor. The organization
will hold their regular meetings In their hal
on Fairfax street.
A permit was yesterday issued for the cree
ton of handsome addition to the New vii
lard Hotel in Washington at a cost Of 1864,
600. The permit was issued TO the virgins
Hotel Company. which built the origina
structure year ago,
George johnson, forty-fiye years of age, wa
found dead day or two ago ON the road neal
| Pennington, Prince Georges county, Nd
Death was due to natural causes. The de
deceased leaves wife and one small child.
An attempt was made at an early hour thii
morning TO break into the dining room Of tn
Opera House restaurant. A man was seen L
go into the yard but was scared off before HI
succeeded in his attempt.
The steamer Howard Cassard was sold a
auction for wharfage at Essington, Pa, yes
terlay. The steamer brought $1,775. TIL
history Of this craft was given in the Gazett
a few days ago.
The diamond switch to be used on Kin
street, near Washington, by the electric rail
way, was shipped from the works Tuesia
and its arrival here is expected at any time
A thief entered the yard of the residence Q
Mr.. G. b. Kennedy, northwest corner {
Wolf and Fairfax streets, last night and stol
several garments from the clothes line.
Osceola Tribe of Red Men will hold thei
regular weekly meeting tonight, at which aS
ton will be taken in regard to settlement {
the accounts of the ex-treasurer.
Robert Hammersly, son of John Han
mersly, had one Of his feet badly mashe
while at work at the Southern Railway dep'
yesterday.
Rev. T. II. Painter, Of Lynchburg, wi
speak tonight at the Gospel meeting, II
south st. Asaph street.
Levi Kerby, aged 45 years, died at h
home, OxOn Hill, on the opposite side of tn
river, Tuesday.
Officer Arlington this morning succeede
? in recovering lost child and restoring II
: its parents.
! Services will be held again tonight in II
First Presbyterian Church on south Fairfa
street.
The ladies ofthe Alexandria Golf Club wi
give tea at the club house tomorrow evenin
Mr.. Robert Travers will have another IN
supply of saltwater fish in market tomorrow
, When asked in Cleveland, Ohio, toda
concerning the rrHoit as TO his intention
; retire, Senator Hanna said: ''fhere IS abs
Y lutely no truth in the report. There is n
q the slightest foundation for the story" Pre-