The Washington times., 1911-03-24

1t has been impossible thus far to get
a statement from her as to the origin OF
the fire, but the theory that her night
gown caught either from the lighted
candle, or n spark from the match she
used, is believed to be the most plaus-
ible.
But one case came before Justice Ca
ton in the police court this morning,
that of William H. Barkman, who was
arrested by Officer Reid last evening
charged with being drunk and disorder
ly. He was fined $40.
James H. Wiltshire. sixty-two years
old, died at his residence, 4l2 Wilkes
street, shortly after o'clock yesterday
afternoon. The body will be shipped to
Remington, Va, to morrow for, burial
The deceased was a blacksmith by oc-
cupation.
Members of the Washington Lodge O.
Elks have signified their intention O.
being present at the initiation of a class
OF candidates by the Alexandria Lodg
OF Elks, to be held at Elks' Home mex
Monday evening. The original invita-
ton to participate in the work was ex-
tended for last Monday, but owing to
the death of Frederick Schwab it was
necessary to withdraw il.
The three-story brick residence on the
south side of Prince street, between AL
fred and Patrick streets, has been sold
by John Donnelly and wife to P. T
Harrington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Julius Wolf have ex-
tended an invitation to their friends t.
be present at reception at their home,
2N King street, next Sunday evening
in honor Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Bern
heimer,. who recently were married in
Philadelphia.
will attend the Baltimore conference OF
the NJ. E. Church, South, to be held in
CLIFTON Forge, Va, next week.
The Fairfax Mutual Fire Insurano.
Company announce that they will short
ly remodel the building owned by them
at the corner of Prince and Roya
streets, converting IL into a store ami
nat, which will be modern in every
particular.
A civil service examination will BE-
held April 26 for the position of as
sistant photographer in the Reclama-
tion Service.
Complaint has been made to the school
board by persons living in the vicinity
Of the Lee School of roller skating by
the pupils during recess and after the |
sessions. 1t is stated that the childrel |
often trespass on adjacent private prop
erty.
The Lenten services held at Christ |
Church last evening were conducted
by the Rev. w. H. Burkhardt, of Lees
burg.
Receivers are still engaged in the in
yestgation of the affairs of the Mer-
camille Railway Building and Loan AS
ISOLATION, whose failure was precipita.-
ted by that of the Virginia Safe Deposit !
and Trust Company several months ago. |
1t is impossible, however, at this time |
to state Just when a report on its af- |
fairs may be expected, although it S |
anxiously awaited by the stockholders.
In their efforts to improve the appeal r |
ance of the lawns of this city, the |
Civic Improvement League will shortly !
offer prizes to school children for TIE |
best kept lawns and for yards shown s |
the greatest improvement in appearance |
within a stated time.
Those wishing to enter the contest |
are requested to notify Miss Constance |
BouSh, of the school committee, in order
that photographs may be taken. This .
contest, coupled with the one contem-
plated, offering prizes for best compO-
sitions on civic Improvement ideas