Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-23
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
MRS. WILLIAM SMITH RECEIVES
SERIOUS INJURIES.
Horse Runs Away, Throwing Her
From Naturalization Result
Favorable to Bond Issue.
Evening Star Bureau,
No. T01 King Street,
Roll Talanhnna No 1l2

Mrs. Smith. wife of William Smith, super
intendent of the city almshouse, was this
morning seriously injured in a runaway ac
cident Shooters Hill. Mrs. Smith was
in a buggy with Mrs. Taylor Arnold, who
resides that hill. They were driving to
this city, and the horse became unmanage-
able and ran down the steep hill. Both Of
the occupants were thrown out of the We
hicle. Mrs. Arnold, however, escaped with
few slight bruises and returned to her
home Mrs Smith was picked up in a semi
unconscious condition and brought to the
Alexandria Hospital, where her injuries
were dressed. Upon examination it was
found that her right arm was broken and
she was severely bruised Her injuries are
reported to be serious.
Bond Issue Sustained.
The voting in this city yesterday resulted
in the Endorsement by an overwhelming ma
jority of the proposition for the corporation
to issue $50, 600 in bonds for street, sewer
and other public improvements. The ma
jority was go. out of a total of 1,67o votes.
There were about hundred more votes
placed In the ballot boxes, but these were
thrown out owing to some defect. The to-
tai vote was considerably SulaHer than that
usually polled.
In the voting for corporation officials
there was little interest, as the democratic
nominees had opposition, excepting in
the case of Robert H. Cox, for city ser
geant, who was opposed by William B.
Dobie. The former. however, had a walk
over. Cox polled 267 votes and Dobie Ala,
the majority being 1913. Mr.. Dobie carried
his own ward, the first, by So votes. but
was completely showed under at the other
precincts. Charles H. Callahan, for COM
missioner of the revenue, and Leonard Mar
bury, for commonwealth attorney, received
a vote practically the same as the total
number of ballots cast.
Vote by Precincts.
The following is the vote by precincts:
First ward-For bond issue, ISL: against
bond issue, 112; for sergeant, Dobie, 1876;
Cox. Ill.
Second ward-For bond issue, 21S: against
bond issue, %; for city sergeant, Cox, JAG;
Dobie, 113.
Third ward Courthouse precinct)-For
bond issue, 81; against bond issue, "a;
for sergeant, Cox, 293; Dobie, 90.
Third ward Friendship precinct)-For
bond issue, 325; against bond issue, Al; for
city sergeant, Cox, 300: Dobie, "a.
Fourth ward-For bond issue. 2S6; against
bond issue, 11S; for sergeant. Cox, 362;
Dobie, 49,
Totals-For bond issue, 1927; against
bond issue, 34S; for city sergeant, Cox, L.
267 Dobie. 474.
Is considered a decided victory for the
progressive element in the city council and
among the citizens generally. 1t Is par
ticularly gratifying to the members of the
Citizens Progressive Association, which or
ganiZation did much for the success of
the measure. OF the sum realized from the
sale of bonds $2O,0D will be used for much
needed Improvements at the city gas
works, and the balance will be used for
improvements on streets and sewers. The
rate of interest is limited to per cent
under the bill authorizing the issue.
Memory Of Deceased Members.
Alexandria and Belle Haven Councils of
the Junior Order United American Me-
chanics will honor the memory of several
of their deceased members Sunday next by
decorating their graves with flowers. This
has been a custom of the order since its
organization. In addition to strewing the
graves with flowers special services will
be held at the cemetery. If the weather
is suspicious the exercises will take place
in the Methodist Protestant cemetery, and
several of the resident ministers will take
part. The services will be of a religious
and patriotic nature.
Death Of George R. Smith.
George r. Smith, wel-known resident
of the second ward, died last night at his
home 319 Queen street. He was forty
years of age His wife survives him. Mr..
Smith was employed as clerk at the
Alexandria steam laundry. The funeral
will take place Sunday afternoon at 5
o'clock from his late residence.
General and Personal.
The base ball team from Locust Dale
Academy. Culpeper, will try conclusions
with the Episcopal High School team on
the school diamond near this city Saturday
afternoon.
Representative Alvin Evans Of the AL
toona district. Pennsylvania, will deliver
the grafton Memorial day, the Both instant,
at the national cemetery in this city.
The series of mission services at ST
Mary's Catholic Church held every evening
continue to attract large congregations
Rev. Father O'Sulivan was assisted in the
services last evening by Rev. Father ellis
OF the Paulist House Catholic University
District Of Columbia
In the report of Bishop Robert A Gibson
before the Episcopal council at Fredericks-
burg yesterday feeling reference was
made to the death of Rev Dr. Joseph Pack
ard which occurred here several weeks
ago.