Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
Death of William F. Carne
After a Lingering illness.
VETERAN NEWSPAPER MAN
For Thirty Years q Washington
Correspondent.
RUBBISH IN THE STREETS
Boxes for Waste Paper Placed at
Corners-City Treasurer Rob
inson Qualities.
RUBBISH IN THE STREETS

ALEXANDRIA, Va, December II. 1909.
William Francis Came one of the best
known newspapermen in this section OF
the state, and one Of Alexandria's most
widely known citizens, died last night
shortly before o'clock at his home. IGs
King street, following a lingering illness.
Mr.. Carne's death had been looked for by
the members of his family for the past
few days following a number OF sinking
spells, and when the end came the men,
hers of his family were at his bedside.
The funeral will take place at 8 o'clock
Thursday morning from st. Marys Cath
odc Church, and the interment will be
made in St Mary's cemetery.
Mr.. Carne was seventy-seven years of
age. He was the son of Richard Libby
and Cecilia Shakes Carne, and was born
in Alexandria. d. c.. August IL. 1872
He lived here all Of his life. Besides his
widow the following children survive:
Misses Amanda r. and Mary A. Carne
and two sons, William F. and Richard l..
Carne. Rev. Father r. L. Carne, for
many years principal of the public
schools of this city and also principal OF
old St Johns Military Academy, is a
brother Of the deceased.
In early youth Mr.. Carne entered the
newspaper field and served on the STAN
of the Alexandria Gazette and other
Alexandria papers. For short time be-
fore the civil war he served on the stan
of the New York Herald and New YORK
Sun. After the war he Joined the stan OF
The Evening Star and at the same time
represented a number of southern news
papers in the gallery of the House or
Representatives. For number or years
he was associate editor of the National
Republican, and for thirty years was one
~ fbo a CORRESPONDENTS
Baltimore Sun.
Graduate in Law.
Mr.. Carne graduated in law and was
admitted to the bar in the late sixties.
He. however. soon gave up that and re-
turned to the newspaper field. which he
continued up to the time of his death.
although owing to advancing age and de-
clining health, he had in the past few
years relinquished active participation IN
business affairs.
The deceased was prominently idenuhed
with educational work. in which he mani
tested considerable interest. He was
member of the city school board at the
time Of his death, and was identined with
the public school system or this CITY since
it's organization in 1871. From lSS2 TO
schools of this city. He took prominent
part in the organisation of the school sys-
tenn here.
Mr.. carne on several occasions took
the stump for the democratic nominee
for president. He was member OF
Fitzgerald Council. No. $50. knights OF
Columbus, and held the office OF lecturer
in that. organization
Mr.. Carne was nuent writer. he
wrote q number OF books and pamphlets,
and his works on the history of the
city have been highly priced for their
accuracy.
Boxes to Hold Street Rubbish.
The Civic Improvement League today
had waste paper boxes placed on the
street corners on King street. It Is the
intention OF the league to have them
placed on the streets adjoining King
street. The league hopes to have most
Of the rubbish which was formerly
thrown In the streets placed In the boxes.
Some time ago council made q small APP
preparation to assist in the work.
Baltimore on the charge Of bisamy. was
arraigned In court this morning. but his
case was continued until tomorrow MORN
ing.
o'clock this morning caused considerable
apprehension in that neighborhood. The
matter Is being investigated.
At a meeting of the Young Mems Senate
Of the presidential inauguration will be
debated.
Walter Page. colored, charged with
breaking into and entering the laundry Of
Lee Wah. Chinaman, is being tried IN the
corporation court today. He is represent
ed by Attorney F. p. Russell and the
prosecution is being conducted by Com
monweath Attorney Brent
The fire department was called out
early last night to extinguish blaze in
a house on North St. Asaph street An
oil lamp IS supposed to have caused the
fire, which was a small one.
Treasurer Robinson Qualities.
In the corporation court today Thomas
W. Robinson qualified as city treasurer.
Mr. Robinson was elected last month
without opposition.
Members Of Mount Vernon Chapter.
Royal Arch Masons. viii pay a fraternal
visit to Lafayette Chapter, Washington.
tonight, when the royal arch degree will
lie conferred.
\ business meeting Of the Alexandra
Trades Council was hold last night. The
members later enjoyed a smoker.