Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-03-22
Alexandria Affairs.
Reported.for The EVENING STAR.

MINISTERS HOME AGAIN.-The appointments Of
the recent conferences all return to Alexandria
during the past year, much to the satisfaction Of
the Congregations Rev. John A. Kern comes
again to the Methodist Episcopal Church south.
where he has Won the good will OF a congregation
composing some OF the best citizens OF the town.
Rev. I. L. Poulson whose activity in the affairs Of
his church has largely increased its membership,
IS returned there. The church would have missed
him had he been sent elsewhere Rev. r. s. Tired
way is sent again by the Westminster conference
to his charge at the Methodist Protestant church,
whose congregation, considerably increased by his
efforts, is still too small to contain his many
friends. Rev. DIR. Walker, the efficient pastor OF
Roberts (col'd) chapel was returned to his charge
at Alexandria by Bishop Warren.
CATHOLIC SERvICEs.-The Catholics here COM
memOrated at st. Mary's church the institution of
the Last Supper and the seizure OF the Saviour be-
fore the crucihxion There were services at St
AFTERNOON crowds Visited the church. oo where
beautiful repository" had been erected, with
lights and flowers. on one OF the side affairs. The
the pastor, Rev. ID. o. Kane, having been called to
Richmond to meet there the other pastors Of the
diocese.
SUDDEN DEATH AT WEST END.-Miss Cats.
young school girl daughter OF Mr. Rozier d. Cats,
OF the Farmers and Drovers hotel, at West End,
died suddenly last night. She came from school
yesterday afternoon complaining of a headache,
and later In the evening grew suddenly i'll and was
dead before physician could reach the house.
NEW ENTBRPRIsE.-On the last day OF March
the Alexandria Mining. Manufacturing and Ware
housing company, OF which Messrs John W.
4. >.
Barbour are commissioners, will meet at the Mid
land office here and make arrangements for the
organization of the company. This is an Alexan-
drfa organization with a wide charter, and it is
expected that some useful work to give employ
ment to labor hereabOuts will be inaugurated
under its auspices.
POLICE REPORT-At the station house this morn
ing Susan Webb, arrested by Officer Mccain,
charged with diSOrderly conduct, and Sarah Far
rell. on the same charge. arrested by Officer Bet
It's, We're the only prisoners. There were three
dodgers. The mayor has fined Mr. Lightfo0t, Ju-
liam Henderson and James Bell S for diSOrderly
conduct. and Daniel Mason IS for assault upon his
wife. The case OF George Williams, OF Washing
ton was held for further hearing.
REPORTER'S Inconsistencies were held at all
the Episcopal churches here to-day. The corpor-
alton court, Judge Meade has concluded its March
term. and will not meet again until the second
Monday of April, when most OF the hotel and bar
room licenses OF the year will be issued. :. Mr.
Robert Davis cut of two OF his fingers with saw
yesterday urOn q dead white infant found covered
with earth In the garden of Major Herbert. A YER
dict OF ''death from means unknown" Was rem
dered.. The Alexandria county court, Judge
Sangster, will begin It's March term at the Column
bus street court house next Monday.
THE MERRICK MEDAL DEBATE.-The following
gentlemen have been elected by the PhilOdemic
Society OF Georgetown University to debate for the
Merrick medal: Messrs John B. Madtgan, Me-;
James +. ONeill, Ga: Francis j. Lawler, Wis,
and john ID. Mclaughlin, Mass. The question
reads: Is the growth OF large cities conducive to
the best interests OF society,"" The discussion will
take place early in May.