The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.

WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.
625 King Street.
Alexandria, Va. oct. 9.-As a result
of a fight between seaman gunner, said
10 be from Washington. and an Alexan-
drian during the progress OF a game OF
football this afternoon between team
OF seaman gunners and the Alexandria
Athletic Association. the seaman gunner
was badly cut over the shoulders.
It is said that the seaman gunner at
tempted to drive the Aiexandrlan from
the side lines and the latter took excep-
ton 90 his actions Words are said TO
have followed, when second seaman
Is said to have appeared on the scene to
quell the trouble About this time. it is
charged. the seaman gunner produced a
blackjack and as he did so the Alexan-
drian whipped out a knife and welded It
with considerable dexterity on the Shout
ders Of his antagonist.
At the conclusion Of the game, II is al
legged, that a free-for-all fight followed
among a number OF spectators from
Washington and Alexandra, and 1t is
claimed that blows were rained thick
and fast among the participants who
were as badly mixed as a disorganlzed
football team. The cOmbatants shortly
afterward separated and left FOR their
respective homes. The police are making
an investigation.
Thomas d. McLane. captain OF Engine
Company No. Is, District fire department.
was the victim of brutal assault at the
hands Of three or four unidentified white
men while walking in North Lee street
about o'clock this evening. His assail-
ants have not yet been apprehended, al
though the police are working on the
case McLane was walking along that
thoroughfare when he was attacked He
made a game fight. but was quickly
Overpowerod by the men. who left him
lying on the pavement Shortly after the
assault McLane appeared at police head
quarters and made a resort of the case.
He was not certain whether there were
three or four men I'm the crowd. McLane
was unable TO ascribe any cause for the
assault. His shirt was torn and his col
lar was gone, while the front Of his
clothes had the appearance Of having
been bathed IN blood His face was badly
bruised and scared
Permission was to-day granted the
Washington, Alexandria and Mount Yer
non Railway Company by the Alexandria
County board of supervisors TO lay
double track on the upper end Of King
street from the citys line on the west 20
Hooff's run. a distance OF about three
squares The work will begun at once
special committee representing the
chamber Of commerce az, Jared before
the board Of supervisors and urged the
necessity for the track. This will. Il IS
stated, greatly facilitate travel and elimi-
nate the delays at that point In waiting
for trains
The work Of paving the upper end OF
that thoroughfare with vitrified brick will
shortly be begun under the supervision
OF County Engineer Garrett. He IS now
preparing specifications for the work. and
will at once advertise for bids.
Plans have been completed by the city
Democratic committee for a mass meet
ing which will be held at the opera house
October q next. at which time addresses
will be made by Representative c. c.
Carlin and Harry St George Tucker. II
Is understood that this will be the only
meeting TO be held here in the interest
Of the campaign.
While engaged I'm repairing a car at
the Potomac railroad yards this morning
William Anderson, residing az $40 Com
merce street, was struck over the face by
jack handle and was badly injured
He was taken 10 his home. where his in
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Three bread thieves who at $50 O'clock
this morning attempted to rob the bread
box in front OF the store Of Edward
Quinn & Sons, Oronoco and st. Asaph
streets, were fired at by Policeman Reid.
The men retreated 10 a nearby alley and
made good their escape. They dropped
their plumber. consisting Of four loaves
Of bread. and one of the men lost his hat.
Announcement IS made that at the re-
quest Of a number Of property owners
IN St Elmo the Alexandria Water Com
pany will soon extend its mains to that
place. The company now has water as
far as Del Ray
The local board OF civil service exam
liners announce that the commission VIII
hold an examination in this city Novem-
Der 3 next TO make certihcation for a
vacancy for the position OF tobacco ex-
pert in the Philippine service. The posi-
ton pays a salary Of 5000 per year.
The evangelistic services which have
been in progress for the past two weeks
ct the First Baptist Church. Ss.nz con-
Quoted by Evangelist Wicker. viii be
concluded tomorrow evening. Many pro-
fesslons OF faith have resulted since the
services began.
An anniversary meeting OF the Car
Builders Association was held this even
ing at it's hall at the Alexandria National
Bank building. Following the meeting a
supper was served at the Opera House
cafe.
Francis E. infant son OF Rev z. A. and
Mrs. Kate G. Meade, died last night at
his parents home. Duke street extended.
TA MHNAT