Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-11
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
HYDRAULIoN FIRE COMPANY OBJ
JECTs TO RECEIVING DRIVER.
APPOINTMENT Made Without Company's
Consent-Police Court Proceed
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ALEXANDRIA, Va, August II, 1903. :
The committees of the Hydraulion and
Relief Fire companies held joint meeting
last night, and the recent action Of the
wardens in making an appointment was
discussed. There has been a great deal of
talk among the members to the effect that
If the wardens do not rescind their action
In appointing Ballenger as driver of the
hose wagon the company would disband.
The committee did not decide upon such a
radical measure this. but 1t agreed that
in justice to the company the members
would not be so active in attending fires In
the future unless redress shall be given. 1t
was also decided that the city council
should be petitioned to pass an ordinance
prohibiting this or any other board of war
dens from appointing to any salaried posi-
ton any person other than member of the
volunteer department.
Death of Thomas B. Power.
Thomas B. Power, one of the best-known
and most popular young men in the city,
died shortly before 10 o'clock last night at
his home, 200 South Pitt street. The de-
ceased had been a sufferer from pulmonary
troubles for some time. and several weeks
ago was taken to his bed. From that time
onward he gradually weakened until the
end came.
Mr.. Power was twenty-nine years of age.
His wife and small daughter survive him.
The deceased had been employed as a clerk
in the city post office since the death of his
father. number of years ago. He held
that position at the time of his death.
Mr.. Power was a member of the Relief
Hook and Ladder Fire Engine Company.
He was also member Of tire Ancient Order
of Hibernians and the Catholic Benevolent
Legion. The funeral arrangements Have
not yet been completed.
I Funeral Of John T. Devaughn.
Funeral services over the remains of
John T. Devaughn, whose death occurred
Saturday evening, will be held this even
ing at o'clock The funeral will be con-
Quoted with Masonic honors, and delega-
ton of R. E. Lee Camp, c. ", will attend.
The pallbearers will be selected from
among the Masons and from the veterans,
each being represented by three members.
The interment will be made in the Metho-
dist Protestn cemetery, services being con-
Quoted by Rev. ]. H. S. Ewell of the NJ. P.
Church.
Death of Mrs. May. 7,f~.N-
Mrs. May, wife of Mr. John w. May. died
about o'clock this morning at her home,
200 North Washington street, after a lin
gering Illness. The deceased was well
known and popular. Mrs. May was about
1OTty-TlVo years OF age, ana was a OduSnCer
OF the late James H. Devaughn. Besides
her husband, two grown sons and one
daughter survive her. The funeral will
take place from her late residence next
Thursday afternoon at o'clock. 49,
Police Court Proceedings.
Mayor Simpson was in his accustomed
place in the police court this morning, hav-
ing returned from Atlantic City, where he
had been spending his vacation. The reins
of the city government were turned over to
him by Mr.. ]. T. Sweeney, president Of the
board of aldermen, who has been acting
mayor of the city during the absence of
Mr.. Simpson.
Several cases of misdemeanor came up
liam Rollins were charged with disorderfy
conduct and fighting. a fine of $3.50 each
being imposed. George Harris and Oscar
Harris, both colOred, were arrested for as
saulting a small colored boy. Oscar was
fined $2.5O while George was dismissed. An
old man named VIM. Gorrin, who had been
arrested on the charge of lunacy, was dis
missed, and he was given transportation
back to Washington.
General Notes.
The letter received here last week an
nouncing the marriage of Miss Ruth Rod
gers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Joseph F.
Rodgers of this city, at Lewisburg, w.
Va, it is now understood, had been written
as joke. and the report of; the marriages.
entirely unfounded. 1885,. 80 ,.-
Mrs Brooke, wife of Rev. Frank ].
Brooke. pastor of the Second Presbyterian
Church, is critically i'll in Richmond.