The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-08
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WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.
/ 625 King Street.
Alexandria. Va. Oct. IA rather unex-
pected coroner's jury. said TO have been
summoned by Coroner S b. Moore, was
called at S O'Clock this evening 10 ex-
anime into and TX the responsibility for
the death Of Frank II. Rogers. the young
electrician who was killed yesterday
morning at the plant Of the Alexandria
Electric Light Company by coming in
contact with a live wire The jury was
composed Of the following: W. p Taylor,
J. H. Trimyer. Herbert Taylor, Thomas
Chauncey. and J. w. Goods.
The jury proceeded to the home OF the
parents Of the deceased. 1902 King street
and after viewing the body adjourned
over until II o'clock tomorrow morn
ing. when they will meet at Demaine's
undertaking establishment
1t is said that Coroner Moore. after
viewing the body yesterday morning and
! examining the employees Of the electric
/ plant regarding Rogers death, announced
that he would issue a certificate OF ac-
cidentSl death. deeming an inquest un-
necessity. The announcement tonight
I
1 FORE came as n distinct surprise. II is
regarded as more than probable that
when The inquest is held tomorrow the
I electric company, as we'll as the family
OF the deceased. will be represented by
legal counsel
A conference was held this morning
among the three consulting engineers in
reference 20 the proposed survey OF the
eastern boundary OF the military road
leading from the south end OF the Aque-
duct bridge 10 the government reserva-
ton at Fort Myer. in the case OF the
United States government against Theo-
dore Johnson. The conference took place
at the Office OF Howard II. Smith, master
| commissioner. to whom the engineers VIII
make their report. The latter will re-
port their findings TO Judge. Edmund
! Waddill at the January term Of the
| United States Court for the Eastern
district OF Virginia, at which time II is
expected the case viii be finally disposed
Of.
Interesting reports on the work being
accomplished were made this morning at
a meeting OF the Civic Improvement
/ League held in the rooms OF the cham
Der Of commerce. An active crusade is
being made by the league against the
practice OF throwing waste paper IN the
streets. Members OF the league hope
that by their united efforts they will
eventually stamp out the practice which
they claim mars the general appearance
and attractiveness Of the streets.
James LOngshOt. white, James johnson,
Betty Mason. and Joseph Dudley.
negroes, are being held by the police or
suspicion Of being engaged in the sale
| Of cocaine. The suspects win be given
a hearing in the Police Court tomorrow
( morning.
II is alleged by the police that the
/ coke traffic Is being revised, especially
among the negroes, and efforts will be
made to entirely break up the illegal
sale Of the dope"
Considerable business was disposed OF
at the morning and afternoon sessions
OF the Home Mission Society at the
Young Peoples Building Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. AT the open session
held tonight addresses were made by
Mrs. Henry Knowles, president Of the
conference society, and Mrs J. T. Will
( Jams.
Funeral services over the body OF
Frank II. Rogers, who was accidentally
killed yesterday morning az the plant OF
the Alexandria Electric Company by com
ing In contact with a live wire, Will be
held at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon
from his parents home, 1909 King street
Plans have been completed by Fitz-
gerald Council. No 459 Knights Of Co
lumbus, for the celebration OF Founders
Day, Tuesday next. at the Young Mems
SOdality Lyceum Hall. A musical and
literary programme viii be the features.
Rev. J. 2. Harley, c. S. p, OF ST. Thomas
College. Catholic University, Will be the
principal speaker. A feature will also be
a concert by the choir OF st. Paul's Cath
Ole Church, Washington. The entertain
ment will be complimentary,
The following Alexandrians. represent
ing Almas and Acca Temple. Mystic
Shrine. returned this morning from Nor
| folk. Va. having attended the institution
OF Khedive Temple OF Mobiles. Mystic
Shrine: Harry Hammond. Courtney
Acton. Leopold Ruben, W. G. lie Hew.
James Duncan. P. T. Harrington.
Ike Edeney and Rufus Robinson,
negroes, were this morning taken to War
renton. Va, by guard from the State
convict road force.
! A business meeting Of Local 1866. Car
! penters and Joiners' Union. was held this
evening at its rooms In the Alexandria
National Bank Building
A meeting OF the board OF fire ward
ems was held this evening at which time
| considerable business Of a routine nature
was disposed of. and a number OF bills
were audited and ordered paid.