The Washington herald., 1908-04-14
Hose Which Burst Weakened
by Acid.
WILL IS FILED FOR PROBATE
Alexandria Light Infantry Inspected.
EILs' Exalted Ruler Appoints OFF,
cers-FuneraIs Of MRS. NJ. l.. Pad
gett aud Mrs. Edith Lober-Rev. J.
II. SEWER Attends Presbytery.
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s9 King Street
Alexandria, Va, April lS.-The board
of fire wardens and Chief Pettey. Of
the fire department, together with fire.
men, declare that acid was thrown on
the Columbia fire hose, which bursted
Yesterday when being tested. follow
ing a fire in South washington street.
It is evident that some strong acid
was used. 1t had eaten dts way through
the heavy lining OF the hose, which
was only recently purchased. The city
loses about 500 feet of brand-new hose.
valued at $500
IT Is expected the matter viii be
thoroughly investigated by the fire
wardens at a meeting. which viii be
held shortly. Just how the acid got on
the hose is a mystery. The fire war
dens propose to probe the matter thor
oughly.
The new hose Of the same make. also
purchased at the same time. belonging to
the Reliance Fire Engine Company.
was tested this morning. and stood a
pressure of 2s5 pounds. The remaining
hose of the Columbia company, which
was old, was tested this afternoon and
only one section burst under pressure.
at a meeting Of Alexandria Lodge. No.
75S, Benevolent and Protective Order Of
Eiks. held tonight, Exalted Ruler Bar
ley named the following appointive Off
GERS: J. Fred Birrell. esquire; r. s. Bar
rett. chaplain: T. D. Downey. tiler
James StOutenburg inner guard: r
Taner Matthew. George ". Bontz. jr
and Joseph S. Gates, board of governors;
NJ T Dwyer, \. J. Lawler. and ". II.
Whitcomb. finance committee; Robert
Travers. ". W West, and II. Fried
lander, sick committee, and DR. NJ D.
Delaney, physician for ensuing quarter.
IN the Corporation Court this morning.
Judge L. c. Barley presiding. the will Of
the late Patrick H. Desmond was admit
ted to probate. The deceased left his es-
tate to his wife, Mary Teresa Desmond,
who qualified as administrators, with the
viii annexed.
John Murphy's viii was probsted. He
bequeathed TO his widow. Mahala Mur-
ply. one-half OF lot on the east side Of
Alfred street, and TO his son, Travers
Murphy the other half.
The case Of John J. Nugent against
Floyd Galloway was dismissed by order
Of the plaintiffs attorney, as was also
the case OF Pullman & Co. against Albert
Barbour. IN the case of Alison c. Jen-
kins against Potts Commission Company,
judgment was awarded the plaintiff for
SS5
In the case Of William Watson lunatie.
an arf7a orff
OF commissioner. and directing sale of
real estate.
The annual inspection Of Company G,
Seventeen Virginia Regiment, known as
the Alexandria Light Infantry. took place
at AFmory Hall tonight. and was wit
messed by a large gathering. The inspec-
tion was made by Col C A Dempsey,
L. S. A, retired, inspector general Of the
Virginia Militia. The company was in
command OF Capt P. J. Murphy and
Lieuts. ". W. Demaihe and c. H. Nay.
Mrs Minnie L. Padgetts funeral took
place at 4 o'clock this afternoon from the
Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Rev J. J.
May, pastor, conducted the services. IN
terment was in Bethel Cemetery.
The funeral Of Mrs Edith Lober, who
died in Baltimore Friday last, took place
at o'clock this afternoon from the resi-
dence of her brother, D. r. BurreIl. 1908
Montgomery street. Rev Mr. Bell of Del
Ray. conducted the services. Interment
was in Bethel Cemetery.
John Penn, John MeCuen, Frank VIII
kins. and John Lewis. the latter a negro
recently convicted in the Corporation
Court for grand larceny. were this after
noon conveyed TO the Richmond peniten-
tiary by guard from that institution
The EpwOrth League of the Methodist
Episcopal Church South tonight tender
ed Rev. Charles d. Bulla. pastor Of that
church, a reception in the Young Peo-
Pies Building. An interesting musical
and literary programme was rendered,
and Rev. Mr.. Bulla made a brief speech.
in which he thanked the league for the
honor bestowed upon him.
Henry R. Elliott. whose death occurred
in Washington yesterday, was former
resident OF this city and was well known
here. The announcement Of his death
was a surprise to his many friends here
His funeral win take place at 8 o'clock
tomorrow afternoon.
Rev. Joseph R. Sewer. pastor Of the
Second Presbyterian Church, and Elder
a. G. Uhler. also OF that church. will
depart tomorrow morning for Culpeper.
VA. to attend a meeting OF the Presby.