The Evening critic., 1882-06-21
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.


Captain R. Stanton stringfellow, who died at
Green's Mansion House in this city yesterday,
Topioin Ss Trapk str,nrseliow the famed Con.
federate scout, now prominent minister OF
the Episcopal Church In Virginia. The de-
ceased was, In the early part Of the war, a
section Of country, and afterward scout OF
some reputation. For twelve years he has been
n clerk in the Mansion House here, owned and
conducted by his brother-in-law, Major John
W. Green. He was courteous gentleman, and
his funeral to-day was largely attended. The
funeral of John Wilson, who fell from the
Bonapart House, in Washington, Monday last
and sustained injuries which resulted in his
death, also took place to-day.
At the meeting of the Old Dominion Building
Association last night nine loans, $1,S00, was
sold at a discount OF % cents. There are four
building associations in this city-German,
Nos. and 2, and Mount Vernon and Old Do
minion. Through these associations many
men are getting homes who otherwise would
have to rent houses all their lives. large
number Of the shareholders In the Old Do
minion Association are G-.ded men, many OF
whom have borrowed money and erected for
themselves small, comfortable houses.
The coIored Republicans of this city have
decided not to send delegates to the proposed
Staunton Straightout convention, on the
ground that tho said convention has been
called by irresponsible and unauthorized
parties.
Two large three -masted schooners are now
being built in this city-one at Messrs. ]. P.
Agnew & Co.'s shipyard and one at tho new
This is a sight that has not been seen In Alex
andria for many a day, and, what is better, the
prospects arc that shipbuilding Will bo con
tinued here hereafter. 1t is also stated, on
good authority, that the large Touring mill
Pioneer Million the river 'front.' has been
rs to IHsSe there r% this ThG @ T Ths
the largest in the State, with acapacity Of 800
barrels Of floor per day. 1t has been
Mount Noun Yer Vepnon &C Cotton T Factory % has also
been lying Idle for many years. There
have been several applications for IL from
owner, will not rent 1t for reasonable sum.
All machinery, real estate, tools, etc, used for
manufacturing purposes, are free from taxa
tion.
The Alexandria Light Infantry left hero this
morning at O'Clock for Baltimore to particl-
pate in the Grand Army Of the Republic re-
union parade In that city to-day. A South
morning also to join In the parade. This
mingling Of the boys in gray and the boys In
blue must be productive Of good. Everybody
who could possibly get OF went to Baltimore
to-day. Nation is now spelled In the South
| with big en-"
Captain A. G. Page, OF the Potomac Manu-.
featuring Company, has, after superintendlng
the laying Of the keel OF the new vess el to bo
| built here, returned to his home, in Maine,
| for the summer
| Three new engines for the Virginia Midland
| Railway are expected here shortly from Pat
| terson, n. j. Two extra trains Will be put on
| this road Sunday next.
| RoV. DR.. M1nnegef0ue, OF hlcnnlOnu; rev.
DR.. Henckel, OF Charlottesville, and Rev. Dey-
| erly d. Tucker, of Richmond County, chap
| lains, are conducting their examinations at
| tho Theological Seminary, near this city, pre-
| paratory TO the ordination OF students to take
| place Friday next. The closing exercises OF
| the Episcopal High School, on Seminary Hill,
| takes place this afternoon. The exercises at
| the two institutions are always attended by
| large crowds, including many ministers from
| different parts OF the State. Right Rev. Il. Nj
| Whittle d. D., Bishop OF tho Diocese OF Nir
| ginia, has been at the Seminary for some days
The members Of the finance committee who
have been at work examining the accounts o
| the different corporation officials for the pas
two weeks, completed their labors last night
| and their report to the City Council mex
| Tuesday night VIII show gratifying results
The city of Alexandria last week paid into th'
State treasury over 100000 on account o
| licenses, &c.
| There were no arrests by the police las
night. Cornelia Cook and Matilda Jones, botl
strapping colored women, were put unde
bonds yesterday by the Mayor for woollng eacl
| other. There was man In the case.
| Golden Light Lodge Of Good Templars I'M
| tiated Il number OF new members last night.
| Wallace Davis Won the tub-race on the Re
| Mems excursion TO Marshall Hall yesterday
| and was presented with a silver cup.
The schooner W, L. Parker, Captain Daniels
| left the ship-yard here yesterday for Newpol
| News 10 load for Portsmouth, N. II.
| Messrs. j. p. Agnew & Co. have Just con
| pleted a fine, commodious Office at their shll
| yard. There are nearly hundred men
work at this yard
Mr.. NJ. B. Harlow was last night electe
treasurer OF the German Building Assoclat iol
No. o, yico Lewis stein, resigned.
Postmaster McKenzie's commission expire
| this month, and nomination for the position
which Is quite lucrative one, is anNiousl
| looked for