The Washington herald., 1911-10-27
NEWSOFALEXANDRIA
Railroad Detectives Raid
Hobo Firebugs.

Alexandria, Va. Oct. 26-To wipe out
the gangs of vagrants who have been
building fires near box cars belonging
to the Southern Railway, a squad Of de-
tectives yesterday raided the camp Of
eight men and placed them under ar
rest
Seven of the men arrested were white.
They had built a bonfire near a freight
car at the time the detectives descended
on them, and burned spots on the ground
near by indicated that they had also
been responsible for several more blazes.
According to the detectives. the COM
pany has suffered severely because Of
these fires. 1t is stated that the tramps
allow huge fires to burn themselves out,
and this method has been responsible for
the incineration of several cars.
The eight men are held for hearing at
Fairfax Court House this week.
Violations Of the speed law resulted in
the arraignment of the owner of mo-
tor cycle in the Police Court to-day and
the imposition of a fine of 80 by Justice
Cation. Chief Goods and Policeman Scott,
who appeared as complainants, testified
that a distance of two squares was made
bv the motor cyclist in from twenty to
TWENTY-FIVE seconds. Justice Cation said
that under the speed law the time re-
ouired for such a distance should be fifty
seconds.
Patrons Day will be observed in the
public schools in this city tomorrow.
The parents Of children attending the
public school and others are Invited to
attend.
In the Corporation Court to-day deed
F. F. Marbury and others against the
Mercantile Railway Building and Loan
Association, providing for a settlement
Of the loan of William H. Elliott.
A deed of conveyance was also placed
on record from Margaret NJ. Harper and
others transferring TO F. S. Harper, in
corporated. all Of the estate OF the late
F. S. Harper.
Among the Alexandrians who received
honors at the annual session OF the
Grand Royal Arch Chapter OF Masons,
which concluded its session in Richmond
last night, are J. E. W. Timberman,
elected master of the third vail, and j.
z. Alexander, who was chosen assistant
grand lecturer. Mr.. Alexander was also
elected vice president OF the Grano
Council Of Amounted High Priests.
Alexandria baseball fans fairly went
wild this afternoon when they learned
that Philadelphia had captured the
worlds series. The town was pro-Ath-
Ietic, but Notwithstanding this fact.
few bets were paid off tonight by the
losers, including money, hats. and other
things. No freak bets, however, were
made, so far as can be learned.
In pursuance to a proclamation OF the
State president of the order, Alexandria
Council, No. &. Fraternal Order of Amer
leans, will hold appropriate memorial
services at its hall next Sunday in COM
memoration OF its deceased members.
The public Is invited TO these services.
Funeral services from Mrs. Annie Gale
will be held At 3 o'clock tomorrow after
noon from Wheatleys undertaking
chapel, Rev W. ]. Morton. rector of
Christ Episcopal Church. officiating.
Burial will be in the Methodist Protestant
Cemetery.
All arrangements have been completed
for the opening dance Of the season,
which will he given Tomorrow night by
the Alexandria German Club at the Elks
Home.