Evening star., 1909-07-16
HAPPENINGS N ALEXANDRIA
CHILD HAS NARROW ESCAPE
FROM DEATH BY CARS.
Rescued in Nick Of Time by Pro-
prietor of Greek Restaurant.
Dog Catcher at Work.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, July Is, 1900.
Marian knowlin. the two-year-old
son OF Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Knowiin. had
narrow escape from being ground to
death by an electric car on King street at
$50 O'Clock last night. The little fell
low, who was playing on the sidewalk
IN front of the home OF his parents, No.
321 King street, ran into the middle of
the street and stood on the car track. Al
most instantly the city car came along
and before the motorman cauld realize he
was almost upon the child He quickly
applied his brakes, but before his car
could stop James Privolos. proprietor OF
Greek .unehroom. standing nearby, in
stantly seized the little one and rescued
him from his perilous position
Mr.. knowlin. who was nearby. said this
morning that the child would have surely
met his death had it not been for the
prompt action of the rescuer. He also
added that the motorman of the car ma
terially assisted by acting quickly. and
TO 10 them. he said, the little one owes his
life today.
Because Emma Williams and Ellen
Steward. both colored. attempted yester-
DAY afternoon to interfere with the Of
nc1al dogcatcher while he was endeavor-
ing to corral an unlicensed canine they
morning to answer a charge of interfer-
ing with an officer in the discharge of his
duty on complaint of Policeman Garvey.
The testimony of the policeman was to
the erect that the catcher was pursuing
a eur which sougl1t refuge in the yard
OF the home of one Of the prisoners, and
that one of the women attacked him
Wnen ne attempted to prevent her from
interfering. The court imposed fine of
$3.50 each. The dog wagon yesterday
f1ftean n
Der were redeemed by their respective
owners. The wagon again started on it's
rounds this morning. although at noon
but few dogs had been taken in the drag.
Those captured yesterday will be killed
with a. shotgun tomorrow.
Washington Park Lots Sold.
The Washington Monument Association
has sold to James McWilliams three
building lots in the George Washington
Park. and have also sold to Miss Jen-
nings Of Richmond, Va. two building lots
in the Park. Bernard B. Cline and wife
have sold ]. r. Eddington three lots in
the Park. Arrangements have been made
for meeting of the lot owners of the
park at o'clock next Tuesday afternoon
at the rooms of the chamber of COM
merce.
A broom. a brick and a stick were the
weapons used in personal encounter
Mary {. Long. which occurred several
days ago. it was testified in the police
court this morning. It was further tes-
titled that the trouble was precipitated
when one Of the accused parties made
rather uncOmplInentary remark concern
ing the other. The court settled the mat
ter by imposing a fine of SIS on each of
the parties On the police blotter Mrs.
Johnson was accused of beating Mrs.
Long.
The S+o+a oorno,,.:a
granted charter to the Rogers Hospital,
incorporated, Hamilton, Va. The sum of
5000 Is named as the capital stock, with
$500 as the minimum capital. The off,
GERS are: J. D. Rogers, president, Wash
ington; w. F. Patten, vice president,
Washington: H. C. Rogers. secretary and
treasurer, Hamilton, Va.
Notes.
In the corporation court this morning
Judge L. c. Barley presiding, the case of
Jonathan Matthews against Joseph r.
Nowland, an appeal from a decision given
by justice Of the peace. was dismissed.
This was the only case that came before
the court today.
Alva Aerie, No. 81, F. o. E., is today
holding Its anrfJRl excursion to Marshall
Hall.
The morning boat was well patronized,
and 1t Is expected that large crowds will
patronize the afternoon and evening
boats.
Robert Wills. infant son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Wills. died last night at
the home of his parents Hume's Spring.
Alexandria county. The funeral services
will be held at $50 o'clock this after
noon and will be conducted by Rev
w. NJ. Posal.
Louis Bohraus will leave this evening
for San Francisco. where he has accepted
a lucrative position, and where he will
make his future home.
Mrs. Benedict Wheatley, who has been
visiting in Winchester, Va, returned
home this morning.