Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-04
HAPPENINGS IN ALEXANDRIA
DOG WAGON CEASES OPERATING
FOR WANT OF FUNDS.
Additional Appropriation to Be Ask
ed for in September-Capt. VIM.
II. Snowden's Funeral.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

special Correspondence or Inc star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. August 4, 1908.
Owing to the fact that the annual ap-
preparation for such purposes has been
entirely exhausted the city dog wagon
will not again put in its appearance on
the streets until September next 1t is
understood that when the council re-
convenes in September. following the
annual summer recess. an additional ap-
preparation will be asked fer. In the
meantime dogs licensed and unlicensed
may roam the streets without hindrance
on the part of the authorities.
1t is understood that City Auditor E. F.
Price will within a short time arrange
and have published in alphabetical order
a list of all who have secured dog licenses
1t is believed such a list will greatly aid
the police in ferreting out owners of I'M
licensed dogs Auditor Price has issued
less licenses this year than in recent
years.
Police Court Cases.
In the police court this morning the case
of Edward Morris and Harry Lunsford
arrested on suspicion of stealing a barrel
Of whisky from the Washington Southern
Railway Company, was continued for ten
days. in order that the police may make
a thorough investigation. The liquor was
stolen from the Potomac railroad yards
July II last. The barrel contained thirty
eight gallons was valued at 500 and con-
signed to Joel NJ. NJ. Cochran & Co. of
this city. The suspects were arrested by
Chief Goods and Policemen Ferguson and
Roberts.
Funeral Of Capt. Snowden.
The funeral of Capt. William H. Snow
den. who died Saturday last at his home
at Arcturus Fairfax county. Va, took
place at 10 o'clock this morning from his
home The services were conducted
by Rev. J. A. Jefferies of the Methodist
Church. The remains were conveyed to
Arlington national cemetery on a special
train. at which place the interment was
made The pallbearers were j. Frank
Carin. r. P. Stricken, Morris Faunce
j. HI. Priling, Irving Ludwig and Horace
B. Ramey.
Brewing Company Appeals.
Attorney Samuel G. Brent, representing
the Robert Portner Brewing Company.
has notified the state corporation COM
mission that the company he represents
will appeal from a decision preventing
the shipping of liquor into prohibition dis
tricts by liquor dealers and distillers
The case will come before the state court
of appeals.
Mr.. H. E. Widener of Abingdon, Va. has
been appointed temporary stamp clerk
in the internal revenue office in this city.
to fill the vacancy caused by the reSigna-
ton of Mr.. William Brown of Lynchburg,
Va. 1t is understood that beginning Sep
tember / next the Office will be filled by
Mr.. Gus Agnew of this city.
General and Personal.
Considerable business of routine ma
ture was disposed of last evening at a
meeting of R. E. Lee Camp. Confederate
Veterans.
Extensive improvements are being made
at the various glass factories. in order
that they will be in readiness for the re-
sumption of work next month
The remains of Rozier Crupper. who
died In Washington Sunday last. were
brought here this afternoon and inferred
in Union cemetery.
Clyde. the young son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Andrew Devers, who was run over by a
horse Sunday last is reported TO be rap
idly recovering.
Miss Berdeda Bonesta of Grand Rapids.
Mich. who has been visiting Mrs. H. X.
Field. left yesterday for Lynchburg. Va,
and from thence she will go to Eagle
Rock. Va. where she will spend the re-
malnder OF the summer.
Mr.. Thomas A. Fisher left today for
Colonial Beach, Va. where he will spend
the remainder of the summer.
Miss Ruth Bulla is with friends in Win
chester. Va. to remain during August.
Mr.. Robinson Moncure has returned
from MontrosS. Westmoreland county.
Va, where he has been on legal business.
Mr.. Charles a. Yohe is reported to he
critically Ill at the residence of his daugh-
ter. Mrs. R. NJ. Green. 123 North Wash
ington street.
Mr.. H. Linden Wheatley has gone TO
Colonial Beach. where he will remain dur
ing his vacation
Misses Elsie and Nellie Dooley OF
Groom. Md. are visiting Miss Olive Payne.
South Washington street.