Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-24
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
ELECTRIC CAR LEAVES TRACK
AND LANDS IN WATER.
Brakeman Sustains Loss Of Foot
Result Of Relay Races-other
News Matters.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

| ALEAANOh1A, va, november q, 1907.
| Southbound motor car No. so. which is
used exclusively for Transporting freight
over the Washington, Alexandria and
Mount Vernon electric railway, leaped
from the rails while on Hunting Creek
bridge. Just south of the city limits, at
$50 o'clock this afternoon. and landed in
about four feet Of water. carrying with it
the entire crew of the train.
The injured are Samuel Parks, motor
man, badly cut about head and injured
from shock; Otis Allen, trolleyman.
bruised and suffering from shock, and
Daniel Smith, colored, helper on train,
slightly bruised and suffering from shock.
The most seriously injured is Motorman
Parks. He was taken to the Alexandria
Hospital, and after receiving treatment
was assisted to his home.
The motor car in question is an unusual
ly heavy affair, and it had aboard a load
of fire brick for the power house at Four
Mile Run, although the car at the time 1t
went overheard was bound for Mount
Vernon.
Superintendent Colvin and Assistant Su-
perintendent Gift left here on a special
car about o'clock tonight for the scene
of the accident, for the purpose of raising
| the car They were accompanied by a
crew Of eight or ten men. Officials of the
company stated tonight that they expect
ed to have the car raised before morning.
Derricks are being used.
Brakeman Sustains Injury.
Edward L. Mahoney, a brakeman en-
ployed by the Southern Railway Company.
| who resides at ITO South Henry street,
fell from a moving freight car at Mitch
ellis station, Culpeper county, Va, this
afternoon and his left leg was badly
crushed. Mahoney was brought to this
Guy and taken to the Alexandria Hos
pital, where his left foot was amputated
The first and second Alexandra relay
teams this afternoon held a race at the
skating rink at Armory Hall, South Royal
street. The race was won by the first
team, the members being Leo and John
Sweeney, Chilcott and Reeves. The sec
ond team was composed of Cook, Kid
we'll, B. Sweeney and FinkS.
Afterward a skating tournament for
girls was held. There were seven par
Elephants, and the successful competitor
| was Miss TIGER, who was awarded a
vase.
A thanksgiving sermon will be deliv-
cred at 100 o'clock tomorrow evening at
the Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
by Rev. w. w. Vanarsdale, pastor. to
Mount Vernon Council, No. l, Daughters
of America.
Sons Of Confederate Veterans.
Public announcement is made that Il
meeting Of sons Of Confederate veterans
will be held at Lee Camp Hall at 8
O. clock tomorrow evening for the purpose
Of forming a permanent organization Of
Sons of Veterans.
Robert E. Lee, jr., Of Fairfax county,
will make the principal address. He will
be followed by Rev. William. ]. Morton
and Representative-elect c. C. Carlin of
this city. DR.. e. A. German is chairman
of the temporary organization, while Mr..
&c nv
| The graduates of st. Marys Academy
will hold meeting tomorrow afternoon
| at o'clock for the purpose of forming
an alumnae association. The object OF
the proposed association Is to keep the
| graduates of st. Mary's in closer touch.
Funeral services over the remains OF
Meriweather 7. Carter, whose death &C.
Cured Friday morning last. will be held
residence of his sister, Mrs. J. ". Rice,
i212 South Pitt street. Rey.tW.Fjss Nor:
ton, rector Of Christ Protestant Episco-
pal Church, will officiate. The inter1nent
will be in Bethel cemetery.
Brief Mention.
1t is reported that quantity Of cop
per wire the property of the Washing
ton. Alexandra and Mount Vernon Elec-
trio Railway Company, which was stolen
the latter part of last winter, was re-
covered from Hunting creek several days
ago by railroad employees.
Arthur Robinson, colored, was this
afternoon acquitted of a charge Of SELL
ing liquor without a government license
The hearing was before United States
Commissioner Garrett.
Rev. G. I. HUMPHREYS, pastor Of the
Methodist Protestant Church., has re-
turned from a three weeks visit to his
old home, Talbot county, Md. He will
occupy his pulpit tomorrow
Lieut.. Frank Belts of the police force
will start on his annual vacation tomor-
row. During his absence Policeman
John T. Roberts will serve as lieutenant
Announcement is made that the chill
dren's services will be held at o'clock to-
morrow afternoon at Christ Protestant