The Washington times., 1911-03-07
ALEXANDR|ANS FIND &
RELIC Of CIVIL WAR
Apothecary's Scales Used
When Church Served as
H. Hospital.
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU,
ALEXANDRIA. VA, MARCH Z


While engaged in making repairs to
The First Baptist Church this morning.
workmen brought to light relic of tn =
civil war in a pair of apothecary' S
scaIes, which were found under the bap-
tismal font at the altar where they hal
lain concealed for nearly fifty years. II
is recollected by the older residents that
in 1861 this old structure was tempora
rily used as a hospital. and many of the
soldiers wounded in this section of the
country were brought here for attention
1t seems probable that at the close of
the conflict the scales had been hur-
riedly put aside and their hiding place
not revealed until nearly half century
afterward. Barring an accumulation
of rust, they are in good condition.
They are now in possession of Saun-
ders & Sons, jewelers., on King street.
who will retain them as a relic of the
memorable conflict.
The city council and board of alder
men will meet this evening for further
consideration of the matter of taxation.
AS the alderman did not concur with
the councilmen on Leadbeater's amend
ment passed at the last meeting, COM
mittee will be appointed from each body
TO confer on a rate satisfactory to
both.
There is considerable speculation as to
what rate the city fathers will agree
on, but it is generally believed that
$1.75 on the 800, fiat, with six per cent
penalty, as provided in Leadbeater )
amendment will have TO include dis
count for prompt payment, or else a
lower fat rate will have TO be adopted.
Miss Esther Stoutenburgh, daughter
of the late James A. and Esther b.
Stoutenburgh, died at the home of her
sister, Mrs. Charles J. Deahl, 2lS South
Alfred street, at $40 this morning.
She had been i'll for several days with
the grippe, but her condition had not
been considered serious until yesterday,
when pneumonia suddenly developed.
She was about fifty-three years of age
and is survived by one brother, James
A. Deahl and two sisters, Mrs. Charles
]. Deahl and Mrs. Kate NJ. Woods, the
latter of Washington. Miss Stouten-
burgh was a prominent worker at
Grace Episcopal Church, having been a
member for many years.
Funeral arrangements have not yet
been completed.
The funeral of Daniel f. Webster, who
died at his residence, 207 South Alfred
street Sunday evening. will be held
from Grace Episcopal Church tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock. the Rev. Edgar
carpenter COnuuCJlIS the services. Al
a special meeting of Potomac Lodge
OF Odd Fellows last evening it was de-
cided to attend the funeral in a body.
The taking of testimony before the
circuit court in the case of Hillebrand
against the Washington Fertilizer Com
pany for $25, 600 alleging damages by the
plaintift while working for the company,
was resumed today: c. +. Nicol is the
attorney for Hillebrand. while S G..
Brent and D. Lawrence GrOener appear
for the defendant company.
a deed was filed in the Office Of the
clerk of courts this morning convey
ing the property at 1O02 Cameron street
BY Robert Elliott and wife, TO John
Harrison and wife.
Harry White has been appointed and
qualified as a Justice Of the peace for
the Second ward.
For the purpose Of giving instruction
IN the use of the rife, a special drill
will he given by the Alexandria Light
Infantry tomorrow evening, under the
direction Of Capt. D. L. Porter. assist
ant inspector of small arms practice.
The Alexandria Lodge Of Elks last
evening elected officers for the coming
year. as follows: Harry B. Quinn, ex-
Slted ruler; Robert s. Barrett. esteemed
heading knight; James w Bales es-
tcemed loyal knight: F. =. Russelk es-
teemed lecturinS knight; W. NJ. Donnel-
ly, secretary: Herman Friedlander.
treasurer; :. D. Downey, tyler: james
Callan. trustee; Howard w. Smith, rep
TesentatiVe 10 the grand lodge, with d.
+. Robey. alternate.
1t was announced that a fratcrnal Wis
It would be paid TO Washington Lodge
tomorrow evening, to assist in the ini-
GHtlOO OF a class of candidates