The Washington times., 1911-10-26
wAsHINaToN TIMES BUREAU.
ALEXANDRIA, VA, OCT. 26

Policeman William Scott. who has
been detailed to apprehend violators Of
the speed laws in Alexandria. yesterday.
with the assistance of Chief of Police
Goods, laid speed. trap on North Al-
fred street, between King and Queen
streets, catching Jriian Oowrey on y
motorcycle. in view OF the dismissal Of
a similar case in police court last Sat-
.rday the officers were careful as TO
taking the time. and measuring the dis,
tance..s Scott, who was stationed at
Queen street, gave Goods a signal as
Dowrey passed him. both holding
watches on the young man.
The distance, which was about 800
feet. according to Chief Goods testi-
mony in police court. was made in be-
tween twenty and twenty-five seconds.
Justice Cation roughly calculated that it
should take at least fifty seconds to
rass the two points given and be with
in the law Downey had no defense
TO make other than he was not aware
that he was travelling that rapidly.
The minimum fine of $40 was imposed
by Justice Cation. whereupon Michael
Downey, the young mans father, noted
an appeal to the corporation court.
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furnished by Nicholss Lawler.
Several Alexandrians have been hon
ored at the meeting OF the Grand Royal
Arch Chapter of Masons. now in ses-
sion at Richmond. by election; to inn
portant positions. J. E.. w. Timber
man being appointed to the position o,
grand master OF the third veil. and
James e. Alexander, assistant grand
lecturer and q member OF the commol-
tee on work.
Residents Of Alexandria and Fairfax
counties, who are included in the ter-
ritory proposed to be annexed to Alex
nndria city. are preparing to oppose
this movement vigorously. Legal coun-
sci has already been employed. 1t Is
argued that annexation would be CT
but little benefit to them In view OF
the fact that they already enjoy most
of the privileges of residents Of the
city. such as gas, electric power and
water, and that .but little would be ac.
aB ss esassras sher SesoHns
the other hand. are as strongly IN
favor Of the taking in OF the territory.
On the charge OF passing a worthless
check for IS on b. Baer, e. D. Rams
burgh, carpenter, employed In Wash
ington. was arrested here yesterday py
officer Roberts. ny reference to the
mans bank book on a Washington
bank. 1t was shown that he had opened
an account, the day after he drew the
check, depositing S2. The case was
continued over until tomorrow In police
court, in order that the Washington
bankers might be communicated with.
The estate Of the late F. s. Harper
has been transferred by. Margaret M.
Harper and others to r. 8. Harper
Qnc,),, a deed to that effect being re-
corded in the Office of the clerk Of the
corporation court today. ..r
Funeral services for Mrs. Annie E.
Gale, who died at Alexandria Hospital
yesterday. will be held from Wheat
iey's undertaking establishment at
o'clock tomorrow afternoon. the Rev.
William J. Morton. rector of Christ
Episcopal Church, Officiating. Burial
will be in the, Methodist, Protestant
Cemetery. b
In accordance with bequests made by
the late F. 8. Harper. Robert NJ. Gra-
ham, executor Of the estate, has turn
ed over a check for &, 900 to the trus-