The Washington herald., 1916-07-06
Clear Way FOR
new HOSPITAL
Buildings Being Razed to
Break Ground for Alexan-
Il dria Structure.
THE TRALD BUREAU.
R E knight & Son.
eA-623 King Street.

Alexandria, Va, July 5.-workmen to-
day began the work Of razing the stable
and other outbuildings in the rear of the
Daingerfield residence, Washington and
Duke streets. preparatory to breaking
ground for the erection OF the new Alex
andria Hospital
Just as soon as this work is completed
the contractors, Richardson and Bur-
CESS, of Washin gton, will break ground
for the foundation OF the structure. This
It Is thought will be done early next
week. The hospital will face Duke street
and be erected on the north side of that
thoroughfare between Washington and
Columbus streets. 1t will cost s66,6s6 1t
Is hoped by the contractors to have the
structure completed and ready for 90
cupancy early next spring.
The three-story brick residence also
donated by Edward L. Daingerfield. as
site for the hospital, will remain intact.
Il Is proposed to use this residence as
home for the nurses, executive offices,
consulting rooms, etc.
Members of the Alexandria Light In
fantry, which organization is a part of
the First Regiment, Virginia Volunteers.
Will leave Richmond at 7:20 O'Clock tomor-
row morning for Brownsville, Tex, ao-
cording to a telegram received this aft
ernoon by John NJ. johnson from his son.
Capt. Conrad johnson, Of that command.
R E. Knight, whose son, F. Clinton
Knight IL second lieutenant Of the COM
pany also was notified over long distance
telephone Of the proposed departure Of
the troops tomorrow morning.
This company is composed of eishty-two
members, including three officers. Re-
Gently thirty-seven OF its is members
were rejected because of failure to pass
the required physical examination
Joseph Treger, said to be under Is years
OF age, who Is alleged to have enlisted
In the National Guard without the con-
cent Of his parents, was brought before
Judge Edmund Waddill in the United
States Court for the Eastern District OF
Virginia this afternoon and paroled in
the custody OF his counsel, Alvin L. New
myer, OF Washington.
Treger is a son OF Harry Treger, of
Washington, and was encamped at Camp
ordway, Radio. He was brought to Alex
andrta by Deputy Marshal William
Schoenl He was member OF Company
B, Third Infantry. No date was fixed
for the hearing Of the case.
The first meeting Of the creditors Of the
Virginia Highlands Association, Incor-
porated, recently declared bankrupt, was
held today In the office OF Attorney
Walter U. Varney, United States referee
in bankruptcy, at which time Attorney
Leo P. Harlow was elected trustee in
bankruptcy. This concern operates a sub
division in Alexandria County, between
here and Washington The next meeting
OF the creditors will be held next Tuesday
morning at II o'clock.
The National Fruit Product Company
has purchased from William z. Balm
an others the lot and buildings at the
northwest corner Of Henry and Pendle-
ton streets, formerly used by the Board
Motor Truck Company. It will be used
by the purchasers In connection with
their business. their present factory build
ing being in close proximity to the one
purchased.
Mrs. MoIlie Allen, 50 years old, wife of
B. L Allen, died at 6 o'clock this morn
ing at the Alexandria Hospital The de-
ceased lived in Clifford avenue, St Elmo,
Alexandria County. She Is survived by
her husband and several children.
Samuel F. Sterling. about % years old,
died at s o'clock this morning at his
home, 132 North Royal street. For many
years he had been employed as a driver
for H. Kirk & Sons, this city.
several newspaper men OF this city
have planned to attend the annual con-
vention OF the Virginia Press Associa-
ton, which will be held in Staunton, Va,
July 1917. Robert s. Barrett, of this
city, is president Of the association.
Miss Marty T. Payne. daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs John F. Payne, and Brown E.
Spillman, both OF this city, were mar
ried last night at the parsonage of the
Second Baptist Church by Rev. o. w.
Triplett, pastor
A district president will be elected by
Samaritan Rebekah Lodge, No. q, Odd
Fellows, at meeting to be held at 2:30
o'clock Thursday afternoon in Odd Fell
lows Hall.
Luvena Adams, months old, daughter
oof Mr.. and Mrs. Luckett W. Adams,
died this moning at her parents home,
"a Prince street.
The July term OF the United States for
the Eastern district Of Virginia, Judge