Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09

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Fire completely destroyed the plant Of
the National Electric Supply Company of
Washington yesterday. together with
several buildings Of the Marine Railway
and Coal Company. situated at the ship
yard at the foot Of Franklin street. The
loss is estimated at about $4,000. par
TALLY covered by insurance. The work
Of rebuilding the plant. it is stated will
be commenced as soon as the loss can
be adjusted.
The origin Of the fire is unknown.
two hours the firemen succeeded in saw
ing the large frame storehouse adjoin-
Ing the electric company's plant, which
was packed with about 400 sacks con-
the company manufactures. The marine
railway east Of the burned building was
slightly damaged. All Of the burned
buildings were the property Of Mr.. Park
Agnew. The marine company's engine
and boiler ere considerably damaged. the
exact amount Of which is not yet known.
Reasons for suspending Business.
It is stated that the real reason the
"Arlk' was not open for business Sunday
was because the promoters Of the games
feared action would be taken against them
by the authorities Of Prince George county.
Nd. It is stated that something occurred
on the boat last week which gave the man.
ayers an idea that the Maryland authori-
ties were taking a hand In the investiga-
ton. The fall term of the Prince George
county court convened last Monday. and
will probably be in session for about two
weeks, and, 1t is stated, 1t has been the
custom of alleged violators of gambling
laws In Prince George county to close their
places Of business during such times that
the court is actually in session. Such a
course, 1t Is stated, is pursued by the man
ayers Of certain pool rooms In Maryland.
The ARK" 1t Is believed, is in waters
over which the state of Maryland has
jurisdiction.
Verdict Of Coroner's Jury.
A jury summoned by Coroner S. B. Moore
Sunday afternoon rendered verdict that
David A. Brown died Of valvular heart
trouble. The jury was composed Of Joseph
Lowenbach, foreman; James Callan, John
A. Ewald. Max Pretzfelder, C. F. Creighton
and M. l.. RiSheill.
The body of Mr.. Brown was found Sun
day morning on lower Princess street,
near the plant of the Alexandria Fertilizer
and Chemical Company. An autopsy was
performed by DR.. w. M. Smith.
Mr.. Brown was about thirty-eight years
of age and unmarried. During the past
summer he had been employed at Luna
Park. The remains were removed to the
w. Brown, and the funeral will occur from
there tomorrow afternoon at o'clock.
scanlon Not Guilty.
After being out about half an hour the
jury in the corporation court returned
verdict of not guilty in the case of James
Scanlon, recently indicted by the grand
jury on the charge of entering the resi-
dence of Mrs. Mary v. Travers in the
night time for the purpose of committing a
felony. The case commenced at 10 o'clock
yesterday morning and was not concluded
until about $50 o'clock last night. The
court room was packed to hear the final
arguments in the case.
1t Is alleged that the Offense was commit
ted June q last. The accused was dis
covered in bed room at o'clock in the
morning where three Of Mrs. Travers
daughters were sleeping Upon being dis
covered he made his exit through a win
dow and was subsequently, captured as
he was returning to his home. which ad-
Joins Mrs Travers. Scanlon was repre-
scented by Attorney Lewis H. Machen and
c. c. Carltn. The prosecution was con-
Quoted by Commonwealth Attorney Samuel
G. Brent.
Brief Mention.
The funeral Of Mrs. Mary E. Carter. wife
Of Mr.. Freezing Carter, who died last Sum
day morning. occurred at o'clock this aft
ernoon from her late residence. $40 South
Alfred street. Rev. J. H. 8. Dwell of the
Methodist Protestant Church OBLIGATED. The
interment will be in the Methodist Protes-
tant cemetery.
The funeral of Mrs. Ada A. Klein, who
died last Thursday. occurred at 2 o'clock
Sunday afternoon from her late residence
525 Oronoco street. Rev. p. P. Phillips. rec.
tor OF st. Paui's Protestant Episcopal
Church. ofhciated. The interment was made
In Ivy Hill cemetery.
The work of remodeling the plant Of the
Usage Manufacturing Company, which viii
be used by the Alexandria Electric Com
pany. was begun this morning The new
expects to be installed shortly be-
fore the Christmas holidays
The funeral Of the late David A. Brown.
whose death occurred Sunday last. took
place at 3 o'clock this afternoon from the
Of his brother-in-law. Mr.. George
w. Brown. LOT North Royal street Rev.
Edgar Carpenter. rector of Grace Protes-
tant Episcopal Church. offlciated, and the
interment was made in st. Pauls ceme-
terry. The pallbearers were: Messrs. George
Cogan. William Murray. william wildt,
John Laphen. J. M. Schwab and Harry
A fire in a frame house started on the
north side of Fayete street between Cam
erOn and Queen streets. about 10 o'clock
last night brought out the entire fire de-
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