Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-17
ALEXANDRIA.
IMPROVEMENTS ON THE RIVER FRONT.

IMPROVEMENTS ON THE RIVER FRONT.
The river front of the city does not show the
improvement which Alexandria is making else
where. Three wharves now. in the time Of
steam trade and quick transit, would suffice to
do more business than would the six or eight
blocks of wharves and buildings when business
was conducted in the old style, and, even with
as much trade, Alexandria would not present
the business appearance on the river side which
it did years ago. The work Of improving the
river front has, however, now begun and it is
probable that when the ambition of the wharf
owners is excited Alexandria will put its best
foot foremost on the river" The Pioneer mills
and all the property of the Virginia Ship Build
ing Company on the south edge of the town
will, it Is believed, be kept in order, while at
the foot Of Prince street the Wash
ing and Norfolk Steamboat Company will
erect a handsome pier in front of the Mcveigh
property, which that company has just pur-
chased, as the Alexandria landing Of the new
steamers Of the Washington and Norfolk Steam
boat Company. The improvements there will
give a new aspect to the neighborhood. At the
foot of King street the Washington Ferry Com
pany will, under the city council permit, erect
a handsome ferry house. making good finish
to King street sidewalk and showing well from
the river. 1t is not unlikely that the corpora
ton wharves at the north end of the town will
find renter who will improve them, and that
We shall have before the close of the summer a
town thss will look better in the eyes Of excur-
sionists.
CORPORATION COURT.
The corporation court continues its sessions.
The grand jury has returned indictments
against Vim. Geary and o. Beach for house
breaking; Henry Pass for malicious cutting of
Thomas Brent. The grand jurors are still con-
sidering the question Of pugilistic entertain
ments in this city. The court has quashed a
warrant against 4. j. Travers on the allegation
n in an np ala1
NOTES.
The new telephone line between this city and
Mount Vernon will be in operation within q
few weeks.
A lot on the Irwin property. 20 BY 80 feet
near the intersection of Prince and Alfred
streets, has been purchased by Mr.. French
Smoot for 81 coo. and he WILL it 10 understood,
make an improvement there.
The conference Of German evangelical
ministers, which has been holding quiet meet
| ings here for the discussion Of evangelical
subjects has adjourned to meet in Washington
| next November.
The Oxon Hill farm opposite this city has
been sold for Ell 900 to q western man.
Mr.. ID. w. Stansbury Of Potomac Lodge,
LOO.F.. Of this city has been chosen deputy
| grand master of the Grand Lodge of Virginia
The grand jury failed to find evidence Of any
violation of the law in the sparring matches
brought here from Washington and the grand
| jurors have been discharged
The petit jury in the corporation court this
morning returned q verdict Of guilty in the
case of ]. Suddith, charged with selling bitters
without license They failed, however, to find
a penalty and the judge sent them back to thei1
/ room
| The trial Of Poss for assault on Brent Is in
| progress this afternoon.
The Columbia Fire Company has arranged to
attend the funeral Of Mr.. Joseph Purcell
There have been i've deaths in this city within
the past two days.