Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-05
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
PROPOSED EXTENSION OF CITY
POST OFFICE BUILDING.
Citizens interested in the Plans
Police Court Docket-Gen-
eral and Personal
Evening Star Bureau,
7Ol King ST.
Bell Telephone 1O6.
ALEXANDRIA. Va. March 5. 1908.

ALEXANDRIA. Va. March 5. 1908
Citizens of Alexandria are Interested In
the progress of the plans for the construc-
ton of the extension of the post office ana
customs house building here. 1t Is expected
that the commencement OF the work Will
soon follow the opening OF bids, which oc-
Cured Yesterday at the Treasury Depart
ment In Washington. At the post once
this morning 1t was stated that no inforna-
ton had been received there as to when the
construction would be started, but the opin-
ion was expressed that 1t would be COM
menced in the near future. According to
the specifications period Of twenty months
will be allowed for its completion. The list
of bidders announced includes only one VIZ
gInIa firm, that of the King Lumber Conn
pany of Charlottesville, whose figures were
$.S74S When completed the structure VIII
be one of the finest public buildings In the
state At present II is occupied by the post
office, the internal revenue office ana me
customs house office. while the tnird noor
is taken up by the court room OF the On I
States court for the eastern district OF VIZ
ginia and the offices connected therewitn.
With the addition of the new compart-
ments there will be an abundance of room
for these various offices.
Cases Before the Mayor.
George Davis was before Mayor Simpson
in the police court tfhs morning on the
charge Of trespasslng In the office OF the
Southern railroad on Prince street. He was
assessed 50. The man was arrested this
morning by officers Lyles and Roberts.
Complaint was made by one Of the en-
ployes of the road that he had discovered
a man In the Office of the company last
night at q late hour rummaging through
some papers. The clerk attempted to hold
the intruder until the police could be sum
moned but In this he was unsuccessful. He
got but a partial view of the face Of the
strange man and was unable to positively
identity Davis when confronted by him this
morning. He said. however. that he was
inclined to believe the prisoner was the
man whom he had seen in the Office. Mayor
Simpson decided to impose a fine on the
accused on the charge OF disorderly con-
duct.
William Fountain colored. was before the
court on the charge Of assaulting Joseph
Pollard. also colored. A fine Of SO was Inn
posed. Fountain was arrested by Omcers
Young and Arlington
Death Of Former Resident.
The remains Of John Cogan. whose" death
occurred yesterday afternoon at the Sol
diers' Home at Hampton. Va, will be
brought here tomorrow morning for inter-
ment. The deceased was brother of the
late William Cogan of this place, and was
eighty years OF age. He was once resi-
dent Of Alexandria, but In resent years he
has lived at the Soldiers Home. Before
the civil war the deceased conducted. IN
partnership with his brother William,
well-known plumbing establishment In the
eastern section of the city. At the outbreak
OF the war John Cogan entered the navy
OF the United States. Several relatives In
this city survive him. The funeral will
take place tomorrow afternoon from the
residence Of Mrs. Virginia Cogan. 915 King
street.
General Matters.
The executive committee which managed
the parade here February % held meet
ing last evening in the rooms of the Busi-
ness Mems League and decided to call
mass meeting Of citizens, to be held next
Monday evening in the same rooms, for the
purpose Of taking the necessary steps for
effecting a permanent organization.
Officer Allen reported at police headquar-
ters this morning that the restaurant OF
j. j. Kelly, at the corner of Peytou and
Duke streets. had been broken into last
night. A slot machine was broken but
nothing OF any value was stolen. 1t
stated that two men were seen coming from
the place at a late hour, and the officers
will attempt to ascertain their identity.
The decision OF Rev Clarence Ernest Ball,
rector OF Grace Episcopal Church. not to
accept a call recently received from
church In Mississippi. has proved gratifying
to the members of his congregation and to
many others in this city.
Representative Knights of Pythias of this
city. as well as from Richmond Roanoke
Danvile and Staunton, have been called to
meet in bynchburg next Saturday after
noon for the purpose of recognizing the
second regiment of the Uniform Rank
Knights of Pythias. and to elect a colonel
Lieutenant colonel and two majors
Delegate James r. Cation Of this city who
recently offered In the state legislature a
bill Tor the protection of song birds spoke
in favor OF the measure yesterday, and it
was ordered to its engrossment