Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-28
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
POLICEMAN ROBERT KNIGHT
HAS MARROW ESCAPE.
No New Developments in the Ma
chinists' Strike-General and
Personal News.
Special Correspondence of The Star

Policeman Herbert Knight last night
shortly before II o'clock had what he
considers a very narrow escape from be-
ing struck by a bullet fired from pistol by
some one unknown to him. The officer says
the bullet passed in close proximity to
his head. The police at once made Wig
orous search. but were unable to ascer-
tain the whereabouts of the party who
fired the weapon. Mr.. knight is of the
opinion that a colored man to whom the
very presence of policeman is resented is
the guilty party.
When the shot was fired Mr.. knight was
standing in front Of a dwelling occupied
by colored people, at the upper end Of
King street. and Policemen Carney and
Bell were in the rear of the mouse. The
police had surrounded the dwelling pre-
paratory to searching the premises. The
officers suspected that they night find
something in the house which would assist
them in experimenting the murderer of the
late Charles T. SIN tn.
A few minutes, after the shot was fired
three strange colored men were seen by
the officer, who Immediately pulled out his
pistol and ordered them to throw up Their
hands. All of the men at once obeyed
the command and were thoroughly search
ed, but no trace of a pistol was found
on them.
No Developments in Strike.
There are no new developments in the
strike situation among the r.king ma
chinists of the Southern Railway Com
pany in this city. although it is stated
that twentyone non-union men are en-
ployed at the companys shops at Monroe,
Va. and 1t is. stated that most of the work
formerly done at the local shops is being
transferred to Monroe. Railway officials
claim that Their present force at Monroe
will greatly alleviate the congestion which
would have resulted upon their failure to
put these men to work at some point
along the / ne. AS previously stated. con-
siderable of the machinery at the shops
here has already been removed to Mon
roe.
The number Of guards employed by the
railway company to look after their prop
erty in and around the city has not yet
been reduced which Is accepted as con
firmation of the opinion that the railroad
company Is somewhat concerned over the
situation.
Chief Goods OF the police force, Com
monwealth Attorney Samuel G. Brent and
Mr.. Charles S. Lake. division superintend
ent of the ra lway company, today held
conference over the situation, and Mr.. Lake
was informed that the police of this city
had no intention of interfering with the
special officers employed by the railway
company. 1t Is reported that one of the
special policemen last evening fired in the
street near the machine shops, and the To-
cal police invest gated the case. and this
gave rise to the rumor that the police con-
templated interfering with the officers en-
ployed by the ra lway company.
Brought Home for Interment.
The body of Isador Brown, who commit
ted suicide by shooting himself at Lebanon.
Pa, yesterday, arrived here tonight The
funeral arrangements have not yet been
completed The deceased was for many
the late Isaac Scwartz in business in this
city. He was fifty-five years of age and
unmarried. The news of his suicide was
received with surprise by his relatives in
this city. The deceased left directions that
in the event Of his death his niece, Mrs.
Charles Bendheim of this city, be notified.
Mr.. Brown was a prominent member of
George Mason Council, Royal Arcanum. Of
this city.
Complain Of Roadway
Many of the merchants of this city are
loud in their complaint concerning the con-
dition of the roadway leading from the
head Of King street to the new union depot
This is the only direct route to the new
depot and the merchants claim that the
road is in such a bad condition that it is
with the greatest difficulty that horses can
pull through the quagmire. 1t is also said
that frequently horses have narrow escapes
this road. 1t Is more than probable the
merchants will bring the matter to the at
tention of the railroad authorities.
General Matters.
The third team Of the Alexandria Ath-
letic Association this afternoon defeated q
foot ball team composed of apprentice boys
from the Washington Navy Yard by a
score of 10 to s. The game was PLAYED at
"Colross' and was conceded to be the best
game the local team has played this sea-
son.
The police department has received no
clue to the murderer of the. late Charles T.
Smith. Several Of the officers today went
in search of colored man who was report
ed to answer the description Of the fugi-
tive, but it developed that the suspect
was the wrong man. The police have hopes
Of securing photograph of Johnson from
the New York authorities. and they claim
that if they secure one it will add greatly
to the chances for his capture.
The members of the Alexandria Light In
faptry are having hardwood floor put
down in place of the present granolithic
floor in armory hall on South Royal street
1t is the intention Of the members to con-
duct q skating rink at the armory this
winter, and the hall will also be used for
dancing.
The members of Belle Haven Council, No.
81. and Alexandria Council, No. 3S, Junior
Order of United American Mechanics, will
assemble at their hall on South Fairgax
street tomorrow night at o'clock and will.
at 1880 o'clock. prodeed, in body to Grace
Protestant Episcopal Church. where a spell
cial sermon will be preached by Rev. Edgar
Carpenter. rector Of that church
The members of R. e. Lee Camp, Confed-
crate Veterans. will leave here for Wash
ington tomorrow afternoon at 2:2O o'clock
to participate in memorial services for the
late Mrs. Jefferson Davis
The PULPIT at the Second Presbyterian
Church will be occupied tomorrow by Rev.
DR.. David Willis. At the other churches
the resident clergy will occupy the pulpits.
At 7:3O o'clock tomorrow night children's
reformation services will be held at the
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Announcement has been made of the mar
riage Of Miss Betty Rebecca HUMPHREYS, of
Washington. D. c.. and Mr. Arthur ]. Don
nelly of this city. The ceremony occurred
at the parsonage of st. Mary's Catholic
Church Wednesday evening last, Rev.
Father Kelley. assistant pastor. officiating.
To Discuss School Affairs