Evening star., 1909-08-21
NEW MILITARY COMPANY
Colored Woman Accused of Burning
Child's Hand.
MILITIA INSPECTION DATES
Funeral Services for e. r. Croson
Who Died From Injuries in
Benning Freight Yard.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, August II, 1909
Arrangements have been completed by
the Fairfax County Horseman's Associa-
tion for a picnic Wednesday next at
'Valusia, the home Of James Patterson
Fairfax county. The picnic will begin
at 10 o'clock and last throughout the re-
mainder of the day. Among the features
prepared for the occasion are dancing.
base ball and other sports. 1t is expected
that the affair will be attended by large
gathering of members of the association
and their friends. One of the principal
features planned is a game of base ball
between the Cardinal Athletic Club of
this city and a team from Fairfax county,
known as the Bailey's Cross Roads. The
local team claims the championship of
this city and vicinity and there will
doubtless be a very interesting game.
Alexandria, w Washington Lodge of Masons
has just gotten out a handsome set of
illustrated souvenir post cards Of it's lodge
rooms. The views are as follows: In
terror view Of the lodgeroom, old chair
occupied by Washington when he was
master of the lodge. apron and lesser
lights used at that time, views of the old
lodgeroom, together with it's furnishing
In those days, and Williams painting or
placed on sale and the funds derived from
| the sale will be for the benefit of the
lodge. The work was done by Robert
s. Barrett, this city.
Proposed Military Company.
The proposed new military company will
hold meeting at 132 North Royal street
at 8 o'clock tonight for the purpose OF
forming a permanent organization. 1t is
said that the promoters of the enterprise
now have ninety-eight names on their
roster. The meeting will probably be at
tended by a large percentage of the peo-
pie who will become affiliated with the
new company. 1t is reported that the
of the old Alexandria Light Infantry will
be placed in nomination for that of cap
tain of the new company.
Benedict Wheatley has sold his hand
some two-stOry brick dwelling on the
west side of Alfred street. between
Cameron and Queen streets. known as
No. 21S North Alfred street, to John
Schwartzmann. The price paid is said to
have been $500. Mr.. Schwarzmann will
shortly occupy the same. Harrie White,
real estate dealer has sold for Mrs. r.
E. Downey house No. 421 South Alfred
street.
Constable A. J. Payne of Fairfax county
said this morning that he has warrant
for the arrest of Lizzie Campbell. col
ored, of that county, on charge of
some time ago. He says that the child's 8
name Is Bixby. daughter of John Bixby,
that county. Mr.. Payne also says that
lime was placed in scalding water. and
that the child's hand was permanently
injured as a result. Lizzie is now spend
ing twenty days In jail. having been con-
victed yesterday i'll the police court of
another offense. She denies knowing any
thing of the burning as told by Mr..
Payne. The police informed Mr.. Payne
prisoner upon the expiration of her
sentence.
Missing Boy Found.
John Robey, about eight years old. re-
siding at No 402 South Lee street. left
home yesterday afternoon and caused
his parents considerable anxiety by his
failure to return. The lad was, however,
found this morning at the home of rela-
tive by Policeman Boland and turned
over to his mother.
George Garruver cOlored. who for sew
eral days past has been held by the po-
lice on suspicion Of being wanted by the
authorities of North Carolina, was yester-
day afternoon released. Chief Goods said
today that the suspect had been con-
victed of minor Offenses in different parts
of that state, but he was not now wanted.
Garruver was at first arrested on suspi-
cion of being Henry Tucker, wanted for
the murder of Joseph Davis another
negro.
Adjutant General Charles j. Anderson
has issued an order fixing dates for the
inspection of the military companies
OF the state comprising the first brigade,
and the date set for the inspection OF
the Alexandria Light Infantry, known as
Company G., 1st Virginia Regiment, is
September q next The inspection will
be made at Armory Hall, and the men
will be attired in their new uniforms.
Funeral services over the remains of
Ernest r. Croson will be held at 3 o'clock
tomorrow afternoon at Wheatley's un-
dertaking establishment. The deceased
died in Washington Thursday nigh from
injuries sustained while coupling cars at
| the Benning yard. He formerly lived in
this city.
In the police court this morning Charles
Jones was fined $3.50 on a charge OF
drunk and disorderly conduct. BenJa-
man Scrivner, charged with a similar
| offense, forfeited $5 collateral.
resolution has been passed by the
congregation OF the Free Methods:
Church to be presented to the conference
of that church which convenes at White
Haven. Pa, September % next. asking
the conference to reappoint Rev. John