Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-09
HAPPENINGS N ALEXANDRIA
WORK SUSPENDED ON SUNKEN
STEAMER TRENTON.
Heavier Scows Needed to Raise the
vessel-Speakers Get Prizes
at Seminary.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.


The work of raising the sunken steamer
Trenton was suspended yesterday after
noon and the two large scows were SUBJ
sequently removed from the sides of the
sunken craft. This morning the steamer
appeared to have settled deeper in the
mud. Diver Wanner explained that the
scows were entirely two light for the
work. He added that arrangements had
been made with a Washington firm to
send two heavy scows here for that pur-
pose. The latter are expected to arrive
this afternoon when another effort will
be made to raise the boat. Diver Wan
ner said the huge chains which were
placed through the dead lights OF the
boat have not yet been removed. The
entire cargo of the sunken steamer mas
been removed by the diver. Up to the
present time the body of the POsey child.
who was drowned with the sinking of
the boat, has not been found. Work of
dragging for the body has been aban-
doned
The Wallace prize contest for public
speaking was held last night at the Epis-
copal Theological Seminary. and the first
prize was awarded to w. r. Bowie and
the second went to Charles Plingman.
The Judges were: Prof. Paca Kennedy of
the Episcopal Seminary. and Messrs. s.
G. Brent. ]. M. Johnson. Overton w.
Price and ]. c. Shackleford.
Licenses for City Guides.
Up to tle present time Mayor Paff has
issued but two licenses to city guides.
At recent meeting council passed an
ordinance requiring all persons who fol-
low that vocation to pay q license of IS
year. and it was stipulated that those
found engaged in the business without
license would be fined. AS result the
many guides who formerly pestered
tourists are a thing of the past.
The Southern Railway Company will
shortly move into the rear part of the
Peabody public school building, King
and Alfred streets. A force of men are
today engaged in removing school desks
from that portion of the building. Con-
tractor Samuel Devaughn will on Mon
day begin remodelng the rear part of the
building so as to fit 1t for office pur-
poses. Messrs. A. S. Doniphan, NJ. ID.
Morrill, and c. Leadbeater. purchasers Of
the building. expect the school board will
turn the entire building over to them
December l next.
a verdict for the plaintiff in the sum
or $1,000 was found yesterday afternoon
IN the circuit court for this city. Judge j.
3. +. Thornton presiding. in the damage
Washington-Southern railway The OBJ
ject of the suit was to recover damages
for $1,000 for alleged personal injuries
The railway company noted an appeal.
In the same court today. Judge Thorn
ton entered decree in the case Of Nc
Cormick against Lerch e. Ellison and
others. trustees. requiring additional bond
of $1,000 to be given and setting forth
that certain claims should be paid, other
wise the property will be Sold C. ".
Ford. William Ellison. Paul Sleman and
E. b. Taylor were named as commission
ers of sale. The foregoing case was heard
In the Fairfax county circuit court in va
cation several days ago.
Reception to Pastor.
Rev. W. NJ. Poisal. pastor of Bethany
Methodist Protestant Church, was last
night rendered a reception in Lee Camp
Hall by the congregation of his church.
The occasion was the first anniversary of
the organization of Bethany Church Mr..
James r. Cation delivered an address Of
welcome and fitting response was made
by Rev. Mr.. Poisal A large bouquet of
carnations was presented to Mrs. Poisal.
The participants included Misses Bessie
Marks. Carolyn West Louise Beamer and
Mr.. J. Fred Birrell.
The work of improving the office OF the
| clerk of the corporation court will be
done by the day instead of being given
out by contract and will be under the
supervision of the city engineer The
foregoing was decided upon by the public
property committee after J. d. knight
withdrew his bid of 81, O9O. 90 for the work
"A w dSNlIStOn was the next lowest
bidder. but the amount bid exceeded the
appropriation for the work, which was
| 5000.
1t is understood that the Alexandria
Realty Company. which recently pur-
chased Spring Park, at the head Of King
street. will shortly open offices here in
the store building 521 King street. owned
by Mr.. d. Harry Appich. 1t is said to be
the intention Of the company to develop
| the property and dispose of it in building
lots.
fine Of SO was imposed on Robert
charged with interfering with Chief Pet
tey at the fire Wednesday night last
Chief Pettey told the court that he was
struck by Evans. Evans. he said. de-
| manded that he furnish him with forty
| men to remove a boat which was in the
rear of the burning building.
Westminster League Entertains.
A literary and musical program was
given last night at the Second Presbyte-
! rian Church under the auspices of the
Westminster League of that church. A
| large number OF the members of the con-
| gregation were in attendance and the at
| fair was greatly enjoyed.
Announcement is made that the E1ks'
Dramatic Club will again present Oak
Farm" a comedy drama in three acts at
the opera house May 10 next. The per-
| Torrance will be repeated by request
meeting of M. d. COrse Camp, Sons
| of Confederate Veterans, will be held
Monday night next at Lee Camp Hall.
| Considerable business of Importance to