Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-08
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
n1ssrns1ps4 OF VOLUNTEER
FIRE bEpARrMENr.
Lad, Pursued by Policeman, Jumps
Thirty Feet From Window
1rA Of Store.
Evening Star Bureau,
701 King Street,
Dell Talonhono 10Q


ALEXANDRIA. Va. August 8, 1903.
The differences in the volunteer depart
ment OF the Hydraulion Fire Company
were augmented by the conference held be-
tween the wardens and the committee of
the company. The meeting was held to
consider the petition Of the f1remen that
Julian Ballenger. the recently appointed
driver OF the hose wagon. should be re-
moved. After the consideration Of this re-
quest the wardens forwarded the following
answer to Mr.. NJ B. Harlow, the president
of the company:
Dear Sir: We have considered the re-
quest Of your company to remove Mr..
Julian Ballenger from the position of driver
Of the hose wagon, but being satisfied
that we are not authorized by law to re-
move him from the position. we must de-
cline to take any further action in the
premises"
A meeting of the company was called last
night and this decision Of the wardens re-
ported. It caused the greatest amount Of
Indignation. After q long and stormy SEES.
sion 1T was decided to request the Henet
Hook and Ladder Company and the Co
lumbia Fire Engine Company 10 appoint
committees to meet the Hydraulion COM
mittee, 80 that by their joint action they
could offer successful resistance TO the
wardens.
The Relief company at meeting also held
last night appointed committee to confer
with the Hydraulion committee. meeting
Of the Columbia company has been caiieo
for tonight The Hydraulton firemen stout
ly maintain that they will fight the matter
out to the bitter end, and that in the mean
time they will not serve at any fires which
may occur.
Police Court Proceedings.
Three tramps were found asleep in a
fl eight car in the Southern railway yards
last night They were arrested by Special
Officer Smith. The case was dismissed this
morning by Acting Mayor Sweeney upon
their promise to leave the city.
Emanuel Corbin, colored, was fined 50
for assaulting and beating another colored
man.
Mrs. Clarence French, living at Washing
ton and Wilkes streets, reports to the po-
lice that a valuable arm chair was stolen
from her porch last night.
Jumped Thirty Feet.
Information was received at the police
station today about noon that some one
had gotten into the store building occupied
by Mr.. J. Watkins In King street. Officer
Knight was detailed to look into the case,
and. upon Investigating, found a boy about
fifteen years old in the upper part Of the
building. The lad tried to escape from the
officer and made for window. The Of
f1cer called to the youngster to STOP but
the warning only SpurreQ MN on, anu
upon reaching the window he jumped to
the ground below, a distance Of about
thirty feet. AS result his right leg was
broken. He was carried to the station
house and medical aid given him. The boy
gave his name as Brooke Arnold.
Mrs. Downey reported to the police today
that her hen house was broken open last
night and robbed Of large number Of
General and Personal.
Mrs. Margaret a. Murray died at her
residence. 2529 South Alfred street, last
night.
A statement nnblished In the Richmond
papers comlnentfng on the increased mill
tary enthusiasm. caused by the recent serv-
ice Of the militia in that city. says that ap-
plicatfon has been made at the adtutant
generals ofics for authority to raise
another company In Alexandria. This has
occasioned some surprise here. as no one
seems to know anything about it.
The Southern railway,has removed por-
ton Of the disDatchers from this city to
Charlottesville. where dispatchers' office
having charge Of all the trains between this
city and Monroe. has been opened
Mr.. George F. Steiner died at his resi-
dence. North Washington street, this morn
ing.