Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-26
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
Auto Delivery Truck Smashed
by Southern Railway Engine.
HELD FOR THE GRAND JURY
Scott Black Accused of Shooting Al
bert Brooks-Potomac Lodge
Confers Degrees.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA. Va. November &c. 1910.
The big automobile delivery truck Of
the Board-Armstrong Company was early
last night struck by a Southern railway
engine and wrecked, and fifteen barrels
of vinegar, which were on the truck at
the time, were dumped out and number
of them ruined. At the company's plant
this morning 1t was stated that the dam
age to the machine and vinegar would be
$4,000.
The engine which struck the automo-
bile was backing down Henry street with
a caboose in front. The automobile was
backed in front of the company's plant
on that street between Pendleton and
Wythe. and the machine had just been
cranked by the driver preparatory to
starting. portion of the machine was
protruding on the tracks. it is said, when
the crash came. Some of the barrels Of
vinegar were thrown a distance of forty
feet. The debris was soon sleared away
and the engine proceeded on its journey.
The first, second and third degrees of
the order were last night conferred by
the degree team Of Potomac Lodge of
Odd Fellows on a class of nine candi
dates. seven from Manassas and two
from this city. delegation of members
from Prince William Lodge was In at
tendance Following the ceremonies a
luncheon was served, and during the
evening speeches were made by Rev. Ed
gar Carpenter, Robert S. Barrett, D. R.
Stansbury, DR.. Johnson of Manassas and
others.
Lecture at Lyceum Hall.
Rev. John Handley, c. s. P, last even
in doli int IN
Isabella" at the Young Mems Sodality
Lyceum Hall, under the auspices Of
Kavanaugh Court, Daughters of Isabella
A musical program was also given in
which the following participated: Richard
Writ, Mrs. William p. Woods, Miss Ena
Hill, E. Forrest Birrell, Miss Sallie Pat
terson, Miss Alma Desio. Edward West
en-. the latter of Washington.
Scott Black, colored, was in the police
court this morning held for the action Of
the grand jury on charge Of shooting
Albert Brooks, colored, in the leg, July II
last.
Brooks said he and Black had been
and he was eating his breakfast when
Black shot him. Black told the court
that Brooks had demanded IS cents Of
him and threatened to take his life when
he shot him.
A fine Of SO was imposed in the case of
Edward Smith, colored, charged with
stealing a pool ball and also charged with
resisting arrest.
Mrs. Ida May Herbert, forty-four years
old. wife Of Ernest Herbert. died last
night at her home, sos South Pitt street
The deceased was a native of Washing
ton. The arrangements for the funeral
have not yet been completed.
Congregational Meeting Tomorrow.
There will be a big congregational meet
ing Of the First Baptist Church at II
o'clock tomorrow morning. At 7:3O o'clock
tomorrow evening the pastor, Rev. w.
F. Watson, will take for his subject THE
Completing Grace
The Alexandria German Club last even
ing gave it's first dance of the season at
the Elks' Home, which was largely at
tended, among those present being a
number of out-of-town guests.
According to the provisions Of the will
Of Sarah J. Adams, admitted to probate
in the circuit court yesterday, the tesla
trix leaves house 40 South Lee street to
Eddie Biggs during his life, and upon his
death 1t reverts to j. Thomas Ballenger.
She leaves personal property to relatives.