The Washington herald., 1909-08-07
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.


Alexandria, Va. Aug. 6,-The Citizens
Association Of Jefferson District. Alex
andria County. at a largely attended
meeting held tonight at the Del Ray
schoolhouse passed a resolution indors-
ing the action Of the board of supervisors
OF that county recommending an appro-
priaticn Of 5000 for the Improvement Of
the upper end Of King street. a portion
Of which is in that county. The above
action was taken after a spirited debate.
At a meeting held on Friday night last
the action Of the supervisors was at first
opposed In this matter
This means that King street, from the
city's limits on the west to the new union
passenger railway station, distance Of
nearly FIVE blocks. Will be paved with
vitrined brick The railroad companies
and the county. together with several
abutting property owners, Will pay for
the work. which will cost more than
$4,000
Following the above action a resolution
was passed indorsing the proposed permc-
nent highway between this city ana
Washington. An address on the subject
Of good roads was made by J. Y. VIII
Association. this city.
The resolution passed was as follows
Resolved. That this assembly OF tax
payers Of jefferson District. Alexandria
County. give its unqualified Endorsement
10 the efforts OF the county supervisors,
Alexandria Chamber OF Commerce, and
the Washington Chamber OF Commerce,
and all others who are willing TO aid
in the building OF a highway road from
the southern end Of the Highway Bridge
20 the southern boundary line Of Alex
andrla County"
Among those who atteuted the meet
ing were representatives Of the cham
ber OF commerce Of this city and several
Washingtcnians. Members Of the cham
Der Of commerce Of this city are elated
that the association passed the resolu-
ton favOriug the appropriation Of the
5000 for the road Improvement. as II
was through their efforts that the mat
ter was brought about
The body Of Charles Z. Hardy. the
third of the three negroes drowned near
Fort Foote Monday last. was found to-
day by Frank Tyler In the grass near
Fort Foote. II was subsequently brought
90 this city.
A coroner's Jury, summoned by Or. s.
p. Moore. held an inquest tonight over
the body at Wheatleys undertaking es-
tablishment The only witnesses who
testified were Robert Grady and Frank
Jackson, sole survivors OF the accident.
Their testimony was the same as given
at the two previous inquests. after which
the jury returned verdict 20 the effect
that Hardy came 10 his death by drown
ing. due 20 neglect on the part Of Ernest
Grady
The jury was composed Of the follow
ing: Harry d. Kirk, foreman: J. II.
Fisher, Raymond Hulhsh, c. NJ. Lennon,
L. NJ Martin, and ". S. Nic6liH.
Deeds OF conveyance were placed on
record in the Office OF the clerk Of the
Corporation Court for the following
property: Mrs. Virginia Cogan 10 J. T.
Hariug the three-story brick dwelling
house on the north side of King street
between Alfred and Patrick streets
known as 9l5 King street; Or. W. NJ
Smith 20 Egbert II. Thompson, a lot on
the north side OF Prince street. between
washington and Columbus streets: Egg
bert II. Thompson 10 Dr. w. NJ. Smith.
a three-story brick dwelling house on the
east side of Alfred street. between King
and Cameron streets, known as III North
Alfred street. The foregoing sales were
brought about by J. D. NormOyle. real
estate dealer.
The city school board has elected Con
rad Johnson principal Of Lee Public
School for white girls and Mahlon H.
Janney has been elected vice principal
Of the Washington School for BOYS, sue
ceedlng Capt. W. II. Sweeney, who was
recently chosen superintendent. Eugene
Lindsay was elected a teacher in the
same school. 20 fll vacancy caused by
the resignation of Fitzgerald Jones.
The funeral Of Mrs Flora NJ. Baggett
took place this afternoon from her resi-
dcnce &c South Fayette street. The
services were conducted by Rev. DR.. S
A. Wallis Of the Episcopal Theological
Seminary. Burial was in St Paul's
Cemetery.
The funeral Of James Henry Beach
who died yesterday. will be held at
O'Clock tomorrow Afternoon from his late
home. 300 North Alfred street.
The local board Of civil service exam
iners announce that an examination vii
be held in this city August 26 and q t,
secure eligibles to fill vacancy in tn,
DOSlAlDA 0A doSaSldllA iiilaAtl III liit 4NtLNd
Observatory. The position carries will
it salary Of SLIGO per year.
Seven young men recently arrested or
suspicion OF having entered and robbed
the saloon OF P. w. Harvey. Oronoco ant
Patrick streets. were given a hearing fl
the Police Court this morning. There wa.
not. however any evidence against then
and they were acquitted.
The board Of FIRE wardens has reor
ganized with the election OF the following
officers: Courtney Acton, president, anC
a. Sidney Mankin. secretary.
It is estimated that the damage don,
10 the house belonging 70 Judge J. K. NJ
Norton, destroyed by fire yesterday II
Fairfax County is about 81 500. TIL,
house was occupied by E W. Luckett
who lost most of his furniture.
Charles D. Barrett was among thos,
who successfully passed an examination
for a position as second lieutenant il
the Marine Corps.
Tidewater Shipments Grow.
Cumberland Nd. Aug. 6.--The tide
water shipments by railroads from Wes
Virginia during June aggregated 1.794.35
tons, as compared with total OF !. .537.
10 tons for the corresponding montl