Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-21
Want Ferry Re-Estab lished.

"A meeting OF the DOaTQ Oh directors VI
the chamber of commerce was held last
evening for the purpose of trying to re-
establish the ferry line between this city,
the Firth steel plant on the opposite side
of the river. and Washington. The cham
Der of commerce has been quietly work
ing on the matter, feeling that it would
yard, Washington, and the steel plant to
continue as residents of this city, besides
which, it is commended, benefits to BUSH
ness interests would result.
1t was unanimously decided to request
a conference of the retail merchants and
This conference will take place at 8
o'clock tonight, and it Is believed that If
the citizens generally lend aid to the
project, the service will be re-established.
Light Infantry Inspection.
Fifty-six men were in line last evening
at the annual inspection of the Alex
andria Light Infantry. which was made
at Armory Hall by Col. 10 Lane Stern.
assistant inspector Of Virginia militia
The company was in command OF Capt.
F. L. Slaymaker and Lieuts. c. H. May
and Arthur Herbert, jr. The inspection
was witnessed by large gathering, in
Guiding number of ladies.
Col. Stern cOmplimented the members
on their drill work He also made some
complimentary remarks eon the condition
of the state property, which is in charge
of Quartermaster Sergt. w. w. Walker.
Before departing Col. Stern said that
he agreed with Capt. Hutton; L. S. A,
who inspected the company last spring.
and who declared that it was one of the
best companies in the state.
Police Court Cases.
A white youth was charged in the
Police Court this morning with taking a
windlass belonging to Stephen Davis. The
lad said he found it on the river shore
several weeks ago, and disposed of 1t
for fifty-nine- cents. Upon promising to
return the windlass he was released. John
Quill, colored, charged with disOrderly
conduct and fighting, was fined S.. A
fine of So was imposed in the case of Eff
fie Minis. charged with abusive language
toward Gladys Howard.
The taking of testimony in the case of
the United States for the condemnation
of 500 acres Of land in Fairfax county.
which the government desires as a site
for a reformatory, was resumed In the
United States court for the eastern dis
trict of Virginia this morning, with Judge
Edmund Wadd!ll presiding. A large num-
Der Of witnesses have been summoned to
testify in the case, and 1t is expected that
the case will occupy several days.
Police Commissioners to Meet.
A meeting of the board of police COM
missoners will be held tonight, at which
time it is expected policeman will be
elected to fill vacancy on the force.
1t is understood that Policeman Schoeni
will present his resignation to the board
at this meeting. Mr.. Schoeni may pre-
sent his resignation to the board in
person.
At meeting of the Young Mems So
dality Lyceum held last night plans were
made for an oyster roast which will be
given at its hall October 4 next in OBJ
servance of the twenty-second anniver-
sary of that organization.
Recent Deaths.
The funeral Of Frederick Kicherer. who
died Sunday last. took place at o'clock
this afternoon from his late residence. 723
Gibbon street. Rev. Edgar Carpenter.
rector Of Grace p. E. Church, conducted
the services and the interment was made
in Bethey cemetery.
Funeral services for William L. Mullin.
whose death occurred Sunday. were held
this afternoon from his late home, II.
North Pitt street. Rev. A. w. RudiSill,
Quoted the services and the interment
was made in Bethel cemetery. Members
of James w. Jackson Council, Junior
Order of United American Mechanics, at
tended in a body
Paul Raymond Schreiner, infant son of
Mr. and Mrs. George w. Schreiner, died
last night at the residence Of his parents,
1125 King street.
The funeral of Bernard J. Moore. the
little son of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Moore,
took place at 10 o'clock this morning
from the residence of his parents, 113
South Lee street.
Funeral services for Lillian, the little
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John G.
Kanely, were held this afternoon from
the parents residence. S02 Montgomery
street. Rev. w. F. Watson pastor of
the First Baptist Church. conducted
the services.
william Maddox. colored. sixty seven
years old, died this morning at the
city almshodse.
General and Personal.
An Interesting program was given