Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-14
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
FUNERAL SERVICES OVER RE-
MAINS OF ALDERMAN BURKE.
Marriage Of Miss Kaufman and Mr..
Blumenfeld-Work of Corpora
ton Commission-Briefs.
special Correspondence Of The star.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, February IA. 1907
Funeral services over the remains of Al
derman Nicholas p T. Burke. who died
Tuesday afternoon, occurred at 1890 o'clock
this afternoon at Christ Protestant Episco-
pal Church, Of which the deceased was
vestryman, and was attended by a large
concourse of relatives and friends Of the
deceased, including the members of the
city council The services were conducted
by Rev. William j. Morton, rector, assisted
by Rev Dr. S. A. Wallis of the Episcopal
Theological Seminary. The floral tributes
were numerous and beautiful. The follow
ing served as pallbearers: l.. E. Uhier, w.
c. Rogers, Walter Roberts, r. +. Lee,
Hubert Snowden, William Bryant and E.
C. Dunn. The interment was made in Ivy
Hill cemetery.
The banking house of Messrs. Burke
member, was closed from noon until 2
o'clock this afternoon in respect to the
memory of the deceased. The vestry OF
Christ Church have adopted resolutions of
respect to Mr.. Burke.
Kaufmann- Blumenfeld Marriage.
A pretty home wedding occurred at noon
today, when Miss Rena Kaufman became
the bride of Mr.. Raymond Blumenfeld OF
Washington, ID. c. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rabbi Stern of Washington and
only the immediate families of the parties
represented were present The ceremony
took place in the parloTs of the brides nome,
III South Fairfax street. The bride was
becomingly gowned in a mode cloth travel
ing gown and carried large bouquet OF
lilies of the valley. The bride was attended
Ivy her brother Mr.. Sidney Kaufman OF
Greensboro n. c., and her sister, Mrs.
Aaron Eatz of this city. The groom was
attended by his parents, Mr. and Mrs M.
Blumenfeld of Washington. Following the
ceremony q dinner was served, after which
Mr.. and Mrs. Blumenfeld left for an ex-
tended northern bridal trip. Upon their re-
turn they will reside in this city.
State Corporation Commission.
The state corporation commission has is
sued a charter to the Rowland Safety AL
lance Company. Incorporated. of this city.
The sum of $4,000 is named as the capital
stock, and the object of the company Is
to acquire patents. The officers are: G. A.
Rowland, F. c. Beattie, F. Beattie, presi-
dent; C. w. Rowland. secretary and treas
urer, and j. r. Beattie. All of the officers
are Alexandrans.
The Dupont Garage Company incorporat-
ed, of this city, has also been granted
charter. The officers are: W. s. Washburn,
president; G. P. Sacks, vice president c.
r.. A.
urer all of Washington. The sum of $50
coo is named as the capital stock. and the
object of the company is to do an automo-
bile business.
Survey of River Channel.
1t is stated that Senator Daniel has re-
ceived assurances that an item will be in
serted In the river and harbor bill provid-
ing for a survey of the channel opposite
this city. Business men of this city have
urged the senator to secure an appropria-
ton for this work. as the bar of the Poto-
mae throws water back upon river front
property.
Death of Mrs. Cora T. Hardy.
Mrs. Cora Tatspaugh Hardy, wife of Mr..
Aubrey Hardy, died yesterday afternoon at
her home. 210 Cameron street. The de-
ceased was thirty-one years of age, and
was daughter of Mrs. Laura V. Tats-
paugh. The funeral will occur at 2:3O
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon at st. Pauls
Protestant Episcopal Church. Rev. P. P.
Phillips, rector, will officiate, and the inter-
ment will be made in the Methodist Protes-
tant cemetery.
Hearing of Railway Case.
Nearly two hundred witnesses have been
summoned to testify in the case of the
Washington. Arlington and Falls Church
Electric Railway Company, which will be
heard tomorrow by the state corporation
commission at the Alexandria court house
Among the things the commuters allege
are improper heating. failure to maintain
public schedule. inadequate service for the
patrons and excessive rates for both pas
sengers and freight. 1t Is expected that
the investigation will occupy several days.
Candidates for Congress.
Among the latest candidates mentioned in
connection with the Office made vacant by
the death of Representative John F. Rixey
10 Mr. Rixey's former secretary, Mr.. ]. G.
Hiden of Culpeper. 1t is stated that Mr.
Hiden has the matter under consideration.
report is also in circulation to the effect
that Judge Charles E. Nicol WILL as soon as
he begins an active canvass for the Office,
tender his resignation as judge OF the
courts Of this district to Gov. Swanson.
General Items.
In the police court this morning the fol-
lowing cases were disposed of: Eppa H.
Padgett, charged with vagrancy, sent to
Jail for thirty days; Bessie Johnson, charged
with vagrancy, was also sent to Jail for
sixty days; Richard Williams and William
Marshall. charged with robbing Rose Jen-
rings Dismissed.
Alfred Lare one of the best-known col
ored men in the city, died last night at his
home. 22s North Henry street. His wife
and several children survive him. For many
SS'ti' P''' i<'iiS "Ho ShSdStu III trimming
trees and won fol- himself an enviable repu-
tation In that lire of business.
meeting of the United Brotherhood of
Carpenters and Joiners will be held this
eV ling at its hall 70" the purpose of taking
action on the death of Ralph Smith, a
member of that organization.
The Alexandria EicCtric Company WILL 1t
is said, shortly commence the use of it's
street lights which lave already been
placed in position
Mr. r j. Halti@an Of Washington will to-
night deliver az ',.u%;ia;ed lecture on THE
irish In the Amt ricaI revolutionary War;
at the lyceum Hall. The lecture will b..
under the auspices Of the Ancient Order OF
Ia .her q c,fn.