The Washington herald., 1909-07-25
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.

ID south Royal street
Alexandria, Va, July 24-Because he
is alleged to have skipped his bond in
the sum OF $500. from Durham. n c..
Bernic8Foster, a negro. thirty-fve years
old. is a prisoner IN this city. Fosters
misfortune is attributed 10 a letter
written by him to his people in Durham
several days ago, inclosed In an envelope
bearing the name Of the Hotel Rammel,
this city. where he was employed as a
porter
Two kilograms and one iong-dlstance
telephone message were received this
morning at police headquarters within n
few hours OF each other, asking FOR his
apprehension. Shortly afterward Foster
was arrested by Policeman Beach az the
Hotel Jackson. where he was living lie
says he viii return 20 Durham without
requistion papers An oficeS ASn Dur
ham viii arrive here to-morH Ind con-
vey Foster back 10 that city.
Foster said to-day that the trouble
originated because he sold liquor and
that the penalty for the offense Is a
long prison term. He failed, however.
to mention the bond transaction.
Dominion Boat Club for single. double.
and four-oared shell races among the
members Of the club during the remainder
OF the season. The board OF governors
has decided 10 permit Sunday rowing
among the members. Two gigs. recently
ordered will, IL is expected, shortly
arrive. The members viii also partici-
pate IN a regatta which will be held
September Is next.
Mrs. Frances A. Cats. wife OF Rozier
d. Cats. died this morning at her home.
1922 Duke street. The deceased was
seventy-two years OF age. Besides her
husband, she Is survived by the follow
ing children: DIT. S. r. Cats Mrs. Harry
Hammond, and Mrs. Lllliap Coakley. The
funeral VIII take place from her home
Monday afternoon at o'clock
Stanley Dreifus. the five-year-old son Of
Louis Dreifus. had narrow escape from
drowning at the Dyke. below this city.
yesterday. when ne fell into water ten
feet deep. The lad was rescued by VIII
lam T. Hinken, twelve years old who
Immediately jumped In after him.
Up 70 the present time GU dog licenses
have been issued. City Auditor Price to-
day furnished Policeman Garvey with a
list OF those who have paid. and from
now on all persons found owning or har-
boring dogs without the required license
will be subject 10 arrest and fine.
r. Lee Stultz. local manager for the
Western Union Telegraph Company, viii
install telegraph wires and instruments
at the golf club house OF the George
Washington Park for the purpose OF re-
porting to the press the official tests OF
the Wright aeroplane.
Mary Custis Lee Chapter. United Daugh-
tiers Of the Confederacy. has adopted
resolutions Of esteem 70 the memory Of
Mrs. J. Addison Hayes. daughter OF
President Jefferson Davis, whose death
occurred recently at Colorado Springs.
Mrs. Hayes was a member Of the local
chapter.
Estelle Randall Carlin has purchased
from J. X. NJ. Norton two houses and
lots on the east side Of Henry street. be-
tween Queen and Princess streets. S. II.
Lunt has sold for Charles Atweu a house
and lot on the north side OF Queen street,
between Columbus and Alfred streets
The motor car recently placed on the
Manassas branch OF the Southern Rail-
way made its last trip to-day. 1t is said
that the services of the car have been
eminently satisfactory.