The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-23
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.


90 King Street
Alexandria, Va. Nov. IA forest fire
on the west side OF the tracks Of the
Washington. Alexandra and Mount Yer
non Railway Company. directly opposite
the Dyke. about two miles south OF Alex
andria. burned for several hours early
tonight and could be plainly seen In
this city.
Shortly after the fire started Supt
Gift OF the electric railway company
accompanied by a number Of men, to
sether with several persons from this
city, went down on the road and kept
close guard over the fire. There was con-
siderable apprehension among tho owners
or arks stationed at the Dyke. and owned
by residents Of this city Many Of the
owners of such arks went 20 the scene Of
the fire and remained there until late
tonight Fortunately, however. there
was not a nigh wind prevailing. and the
nre remained on the west side OF the
tracks.
The fire is supposed 90 have started
among number OF dry leaves with
which the ground was covered. Every
thing burned like finder. and was plain
.y visible IN this city. making q big
blaze. a slight southern wind shifted
the smoke here.
At a meeting Of the transportation com
mittee % the chamber OF commerce and
q committee composed OF AIexaudrians
employed at the Washington Navy Yard
and the Firth steel plant. the latter on
the opposite side of the river. held at the
rooms OF the chamber Of commerce to-
night. arrangements were completed Tor
the placing on the river Of the steamer
Edward s Gamble for the benefit OF the
AleNandrians employed az these plants.
and satisfactory schedule was agreed
upon. The opinion prevails that the ma
j0rity of AleNandrlans employed at both
plants viii patronize the steamer.
A meeting OF the state branch OF the
Audubon Society YVES held this evening in
the rooms Of the chamber OF commerce
and was presided over by Judge T. x. NJ.
Norton. He made an address on the
aim OF the society. which IS FOR the
preservation OF birds, including the song
and insect-eatiuE species.
Other addresses were made by Robin
son Moncure, delegate 20 the State IeCis-
latu-e, Miss Grigg, on Bird clubs in the
public schools az Alexandria and Miss
Katherine II. Stuart, on THE Virginia
Audubon exhibit given In Richmond dur
ing the State fair"
At the close Of the meeting a presenta-
ton Of the bird charts OF the Audubon
Society was made TO the Lee school. and
WAS formally accepted by Conrad John
son. principal
Charles Williams and William Kelly.
who were arrested Saturday last on sus-
picion OF opening a letter and taking its
contents, belonging 10 J. owen Lyuch, by
Policemen Young. Nicholson. and Roland
were to-day in the Police Court held for
the action OF the United States author
tiles. Both men were committed 20 iau
at the instance Of United States Commits
sioner r ?. " Garnett. and a post
Office inspector was sent for who viii in
vestgate the case, after which the men
viii be formally arraignod.
Mr.. Lynch Friday last sent Williams to
the pOst-OtdCe for his mail. It is alleged
that following the receipt Of the same one
letter was opened, which, Il is claimed,
contained about 81
\ Sunday school census OF the city was
taken this afternoon by ninety-two super
intendents and teachers Of the various
Sunday schools identified with the move
ment. A report was made at "A meeting
held this evening at the Second Pres
byterian Church
Joseph German. driver OF a Holmes pie
wagon, Of Washington, was slightly In
jured on the wrist and arm this morn
ing by the breaking Of the axle Of his
wagon near Fairfax and queen streets.
His injuries were treated az a local phar-
macy.
A meeting Of Fitzgerald Council. No.
49, knights Of Columbus, will be held
at s o'clock Wednesday evening at st.
Mary's Hail. at which time the second
degree of the order will be conferred upon
a class Of candidates.
II Is understood that William F. Carne
will not be a candidate for reelection as
school trustee from the Third ward at a
meeting Of the city council tomorrow
night 1t is more than probable that DR..
w. NJ. Smith, who recently removed from
the Fourth TO the Third ward, will be
elected in his stead.
Jack Ryan and Frank Wilkins came 70
grief in the Police Court to-day for as
saultng Robert Tyler. Each was fined
$40. Tyler told the court he was ac-
costed by the men, both grabbing him.
With well-directed blows IN n few
minutes he put both men temporarily out
OF commission. They were later arrested.
Mrs. Martha Fairfax Robertson. wild
ow OF Thomas Bowling Robertson. and
mother of Henry f. Robertson. this
city, died last night at her home in Wash
ington. after a protracted illness. She
was eight-three years old. and a daughter
OF the late Col John w Fairfax. The
body viii tomorrow be forwarded to
Broad Run, Fauquier County, Va, FOR
burial
Annie Freeman. a negro, when ar
raigned IN the Police Court this morning
on suspicion Of stealing clothing from the
Alexandra Hospital was acquitted. DAM
~ Bryant, colored who informed on the
woman, and whom she claimed had as
saulted her, was fined SO.