Evening star., 1911-01-27
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
Andrew J. Pitts, Baggagemas-
ter, Dies of Injuries.
RECENTLYSTRUCK BY TRAIN
Negro Burglar Makes Flying Leap
to Liberty-Episcopal School
Athletics-Briefs.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.


ALEXANDRIA. Va. January 81. 1911.
Andrew ]. Pitts. the veteran bag
gagemaster of the Southern Railway
Company. who was badly hurt We'd
nesday last by being struck by an
eastbound Southern railway train at
Iterndon. while in the discharge of his
duties. died at 30 o'clock this morn
ing at the Alexandria Hospital
result of the injuries. Mr.. Pitts con-
dition took turn for the worse late
yesterday afternoon and he gradually
weakened until death came.
The deceased was sixty-four years
old and for the last forty years had
been In the employ OF the road. most
of the time as baggagemaster. His
wife and four children. the latter elvin
p. Pitts. Samuel w. Pitts, Herbert Pitts
and Miss Sadie Pitts. survive him.
The body was taken to his home.
12os King street, and prepared for
burial. The funeral will take place
sunday afternoon. although the hour
has not yet been fixed. The services
will be conducted by Rev w. F. Wat
son. pastor of the First Baptist
Church
Mr.. Pitts was struck by an east
bound train as he alighted from a
westbound train on which he was
employed. His left arm was so badly
He was also injured on the head and
on other parts OF the body.
Negro Burglar Escapes.
\ negro burglar at Q o'clock last night
entered the feed store of Frank ]. Pol
lard, 1iO1 King street, and while Chief
Goods and Policemen Bell and Reid stood
in the rear part of the store awaiting his
exit the negro jumped out OF the front
second-story window, facing King street,
in his stocking feet, and ran like deer
up Shooters hill. His shoes are Deing
held for him at police headquarters.
Two large sacks of -four which the
negro had prepared for removal were left
behind.
Edsar Padgett who was passing the
store, was attracted by the noise made
by the intruder. and ne notified Mr.. Pol
lard, and the latter informed the police.
a number of people passing witnessed the
skillful landing made by the negro. ne
some observers thought 1t was an aero
plane descending.
Episcopal School Track Practice.
Track practice is well under way at the
Episcopal High School. On account OF
the delay in reopenng the school the
practice did not begin until the. middle
of last week, but now every afternoon
nearly forty athletes report for work.
The Episcopal High School will not
send a relay team to the George Wash-
ington meet February 4. but Will nave
meet the Episcopal school will pick It's
team. Capt. Wallace and Cronly OF
last years relay are certain OF selection,
and for the two vacant places Phillips.
Dc, rfn
promising candidates. Under the direc-
ton of Coach Voolfolk of Richmond. the
Episcopal anticipates a successful season.
Death OF Rev. John J. May.
Rev. John ]. May. thirty-three years
old, formerly pastor of the Immanuel
Lutheran Church here, died shortly be-
fore q o'clock last evening at the home
of his mother. in Brooklyn. n. Y.
His wife, who was Miss Bertha Rocker
OF this city, and two daughters survive
him. His mother and brother and sister
also survive. The burial Will be made In
New York.
Rev. Mr.. May held a pastorate In this
city from 1904 to 1908, and at the time
If his death he was pastor OF one OF
the largest English Lutheran churches in
Williamsburg. Canada.
Elks Plan Fall Festival.
Preliminary plans for the fall festival
of Alexandria Lodge Of Elks, which will
be held at its home April 17-29, were
made last evening at a meeting Of ladies
at the home. Mrs. Jacob Brill was elect
ed chairman. Mrs. r. 8. Barrett vice
chairman and Miss Fanny Burke second
vice chairman.
Another meeting of the ladies will be
held in the near future, when commit
tees will be appointed and plans definitely
outlined. During last evening a dance
program was given and refreshments
were served Il large number Of ladies
attended.
Arrangements have been made by
Friendship Council. Daughters Of Liberty.
for . dance. which will be given at Odd
Fellows Hall February Is next. The
committee of arrangements Is composed
of the following: Mrs. E. r. Boyer, Mrs
Kate Grim. Mrs. Josie Jenkins, Miss Liz
zie Petty and George Crump. Music
will be furnished by Prof. Carl Padgetts
orchestra.
Medical Society Election.
At the quarterly meeting Of the Alex
andria Medical Society. held q few days
ago, these officers were selected: Dr. W.
VI. Smith. president: DR.. s. b. Moore
first vice president; DIR. T. F. Dodd. Sec
ond vice president, Fairfax; DR.. r. j.
Yates. secretary. Alexandria county
jury In the corporation court yes
terday afternoon gave a verdict for $40
in the case of j. L. knight against Wal
ter Hawkins. The suit was to recover
$l12 alleged to be due for rent and re-
pairs TO house in Fredericksburg.
General Mention.
Rev. Father Richard L. Carne is seri-
ously i'll at his home on Duke street.
lie has been confined to his home by i'll
ness for long time.
Potomac Lodge OF Odd Fellows will
hold a meeting at Odd Fellows Hall
this evening.
Commonwealth Attorney Whitehead of
Nelson county. Va. was in this city to-
day In the interest of q number OF de-
positors of that county who have ac-
counts with the Virginia Safe Deposit
and Trust Corporation.
DR.. Frank Williamson, formerly Of this
city. but now Of Richmond. Va. is visit
ing in this city.
GETS MAXIMUM PENALTY.