Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-17
kCEXAN DRIA AT FAIRS
The Convention Resolutions Adopted by
Democrats Yesterday.
Many Other Notes of General and
Local Interest to the Public
Social Movements.

After The Star had gone to press yester.
| day. and after some little heated discussion,
| that part Of the resolution offered In the
| convention which met In this city and nomi-
mated Mr.. E. E. Meredith for Congress from
the eighth cougres sional district reading
Resolved, That We demand the reinstate-
ment of silver in the currency as 1t existed
prior to its decentralization in 1873. when,
according to the Constitution and the law.
the people enjoyed the right to the free and
unlimited coinage Of silver and gold at the
ratio of 10 to l." was eliminated, and the
following substituted as an addendum to
the first resolution: THAT we have an
abiding faith in the wisdom, courage and
patriotism of Grover Cleveland and COM
mend his administration to the people Of
this district. That we appreciate the diff
culties in eradicating the evil effects of re-
publican misrule and extravagance"
Sofia Levy has entered suit in the cor
poration court. through Charles Bendheim,
her attorney, against the Farmers and Me-
chanics Insurance Company of this city for
Sl,oU damage on account of loss by fire in
Washington, d. c.
MIR. Charles Fleischmann and wife have
gone to Colonial Beach.
The degree stan of Belle Haven Council,
Junior order United American Mechanics,
last night paid a fraternal visit to Alex
andria Council of the same order James
A Sprouse. councillor, eceived them in a
rev timely remarks and was responded to
by Corporal Gus Robey. Belle Haven Coup
Gil, winch was organized but short lille
ago. Is progressing nicely, and new members
are being added to its rolls at almost every
meeting.
pendent Order of Rechabites will be held
tonight Several new members will be in
itiated, after which music and recitatio
will be had Brother Thomas 2. McCrink
Of rhar riS e..
lectures for the entertainment of the lodge
mr.. Walter Foley, who was injured on
Reeds wharf several weeks ago. is out
again, though he has to use crutches.
The hotel at New Alexandria came with
in an ace of being burned up last night
and but for the hard work of Mr. shepherd,
the proprietor. would have been a mass of
ruins this morning. A little girl was carry
| ing lighted lamp through one of the upper
| halls and accidentally let it drop, breaking
| II and sending the burning oil in all direc-
lions. MI. shepherd, who happened to be
| passing, succeeded in putting out the fire
after a fierce battle with it, not, however
| until he had been severely burned about
the hands and arms.
l. The Old Dominion Boat Club of this CITY
has decided not to enter a crew in the Po-
tomac regatta tomorrow.
| Capt. Webb who recently lost a trained
| seal at River wv, came here yesterday
and got 1t, II ha ing been caught by some
| fishermen. He gave them $40 for their
| trouble and put the seal in a tank and ship
| ped II to Annapolis. where he is showing.
| There was 20 have been a game of base
| ball at New Alexandria yesterday morning
| between Che Old Dominions of this city and
| the Rockville Athletics, but for some rea-
| son the last named team did not show up.
| In order, however, that the large crowd
| that had gone down to witness the game
| might not be disappointed Manager Nc
| Learen got up game with a team picked
| from number of Washingtonians who
| were on the ground. The Old Dominions
| won, in well-contested game, by a score
| Of to I.
Several Alexandrians will leave for At
lantic City tomorrow to spend Sunday.
| Quite large crowd went to New Alex
| andria yesterday afternoon to witness the
| tournament that had been advertised to
take place. But few knights entered and
| the tournament was not much of a sue
4 cess as was anticipated. Mr.. John Graham
| was the successful knight and crowned Miss
| Thompson Of Washington Queen of Love
and Beauty. The coronation ball was held
| In the large dining room of the hotel and
| dancing was kept up until late hour.
| Mrs. James r. Cation and Mrs. Dan r.
| Stansbdry have gone to Brighton. \. Y.
| The Hydraulion Fire Company has de-
| cided to enter the water-throwing contest
| at the Grange Camp fair on September 13.
| Mr.. VIII Entwisle who Is sick at the in
Urinary, continues to improve.
| The managers of the electric railway are
| anxiously awaiting the return of the Presi-
| dent 50 he can sign the bill granting them
| the privilege of constructing their line into
| "dsnillSton. Iney are making arrange
| ments to commence the construction at
| once. Two or three thousand men will be
put on the work 1t can be pushed to
| completion as quickly as possible
| All of the delegates in attendance upon
! the convention left for their homes last
night.
Mr.. Chas. Blondheim, who was so badly
| burned by kettle of hot candy at Hlrs
| factory on Wednesday, is reported as get
| ting along nicely.
The merchants along the wharves say