The Washington herald., 1909-04-14
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.

Gently OLereu IN the city councA LntAL Nie
city drop legal proceedings in the suit
STYLED the Washington-Southern Railway
Company, complainants. against the city
OF Alexandria. defendants, be upheld II
was set forth that 1t be not adopted in
its present form, however. as by so doing
AT this time IL would preclude the city's
rights to Henry street. Councilman Lead
beater said that originally the railway
company took possession OF Henry street
without leave OF license. He then mar
rated the manner in which the railroad
company has acted UP 10 the present
time. In conclusion. he added that the
now using the street IS really
abusing Il, and that II has been allowed
TO get IN bad order Mr.. Leadbeater ex-
planned that the committee had made
futile efforts 10 get some one in authority
20 talk 20 relative 10 the Henry street
matter. The report Of the committee was
adopted
Councilman Smith introduced an ordi-
nance relative 10 the Henry street rail-
road tracks. in which he explained that
the committee wanted the railroad com
pany 20 meet It on equal terms regarding
the matter, but 70 no avail lie also ex-
planned that the COmpany's decree calls
for a perpetual injunction. while the clty's
aims 70 dissolve the Injunction. The Ordi-
nance was finally referred 10 The joint
committee on general laws and streets
A communication was received from
City Auditor T. F. Price setting forth
that the annual appropriation for the fs-
cal year, just ending. for cleaning streets.
amounting 20 SS.0S97S. has been exhaust
ed. with the exception OF Sf5022. and that
the Ere department appropriation 3 about
exhausted. together with the appropria-
tion for outdoor poor. The matter was
referred TO the finance committee.
In the board of aldermen. Alderman
Summers introduced a resolution that the
present city almshouse property IN Alex
andria County be disposed Of. and that
the city secure another site. It was refer
red 10 the public property committee. and
the lower board concurred in their ac-
ton.
A resolution offered by Councilman
Spinks. that the city engineer be instruct
ed TO notify the Washington-SoUthern
Railway Company 90 place Henry street
in proper condition was referred 20 the
joint committee on streets and general
laws.
a communication was received from the
executive committee on parade 10 be held
April So asking for an appropriation Of
SEQ and setting forth that they would
decorate the city hall. courthouse. and pO-
lice headquarters II was referred 70 the
finance committee.
The trial Of T. c. Roderick. indicted on
the charge OF embezzling funds belonging
to the Alexandra Electric Light Com
pany. OF which he was formerly super
intendent. was begun this morning IN the
Corporation Court. Judge J. B T. Thorn
ton presiding. When court adjourned this
afternoon the case had not been c0nclud-
cd. and 1t went over until tomorrow. II
is expected that the case VIII be finished
tomorrow afternoon.
The jury is composed Of the following
George Myers. William Baader. /. Ruben
F. G. Grimes, J. b Drew. James Roche
Mark L. Price. c. s. Taylor. Frank NJ
Martin William Schoeui. Charles Dear
born. and J. Brooke Arnold
On complaint Of IT. J. Nakiver. secrc-
tary and treasurer Of the company. a
States warrant for ROderick's arrest vas
sworp out Januar- g. In the warrant he
is charged with enabezzling S47A20 belong
ing TO the company.
The accused is represented BY Attor-
Eeys ). J. Fisher and W. II Ellison. The
latter Of Washington. Commonwealth At
torney ). q. Brent is prosecuting
Alexandria is 10 have new basket
factory. promoted by local capitalists.
The factory, a large wooden affair. has
already been erected just south Of the
old canal locks AT the extreme end of
n cr
stood that the work OF manufacturing
baskets VIII shortly be begun. and that
the new factory viii give employment 10
4 large number Of hands.
Three O'Clock IN the afternoon has been
set as the hour for the starting of the
big military pageant April 80. which vii
De held in connection with the dedication
OF George Washington Park that dav. II
is expected that the park viii he dedi
Gated following the parade, although the
plans have not yet been formulated. Il
is regarded as more than probable tha'
the executive committee will be largely
governed By knowledge OF the most con
venient hour for President Taft TO bt
present
Chief Wagner and the members Of tn,
Washington fire department have been in
vited. through an invitation extended by
r. II. Latham. chief Of the fire division
Distinguished guests and visitors will b,
entertained at Lee Camp Hail.. where 1
register viii be placed for them
S. n. Ely, retiring moderator OF III,
Central Church. Washington. to-nigh
called the semi-annual meeting of tn,
Second Presbyterian Church. Rev. Jane.
H. Taylor al his request preached tn,
7 opening sermon
a DeauUful silver mounted gavel, made
from the magnolia tree planted by Gen
George Washington In 1899, was presented
10 the presbytery by Rev. J. r Sewer
pastor Of the local church The session
viii conclude Thursday.
The vestry Of Christ Episcopal Church
has elected the following officers: W. A
SmOot, senior warden; H F. Robertson
junior warden; c. l. Boothe. registrar
H. r. Burke. treasurer. DR. L N. Black
ford was elected delegate with w. A
SmoOt. alternate, to the Episcopa
Council, which convenes next month Il
Leesburg. Va.
14itsc fcolIy men nave Deen eleeted bl
Grace Episcopal Church; Charles King
Charles J. Deahl, 5 n Pullman. W II
/ McCuen. Charles E. Cox. Frank T. King
G. y. Moore, D. E. Webster. c. A. Shar
1 fer. E. T Estes, Harry S Brown, c. c
Brauner.
/ Nugent Brothers, who conduct a salooi
at the northeast corner OF Pitt and Glib
bon streets. to-day reported TO the polio
/ that thieves entered their place Of bust
! ness at an early hour this morning
! TWO dollars. which had been secreted be