Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-29
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS,
Many Items of a Local and General
Interest.

The Semi-Weekly Dancing Club, under
the direction of Prof. John L. Proctor,
! held their first masque soiree last night at
the Braddock House. The characters were
all very good and all seemed to enjoy them
selves to the fullest extent.
The bill providing for the election of a
city engineer, which was passed by the
city council two weeks ago, was passed
by the board of aldermen last right and
now only awaits the signature of the
mayor to become a law. The law will
not go into effect until the first of next
August, at which time the offices of city
surveyor and superintendent of police will
be abolished. The engineer will have
charge Of all street work and improve
ments. He Is elected by the city council
after having passed the necessary exam
nation before an examing board.
Mr.. Lee Gentzberger; a private watch
attempt had been made to break into the
store of Mr.. Julius Driefus, on the stand
between King and Prince streets. He blew
his whistle and Lieutenant Smith and Of
ficer Beths responded. They examined the
building thoroughly, but the perpetrators
could not be found. although the evidence
of an attempted burglary could be seen.
Belle Boyd, the noted confederate spy.
who related her experiences last night at
the Opera House for the benefit of the
Aiexandria Light Infantry, not only is a
remarkable woman, but she is also an
entertainer Of unusual ability.
Residents Of South Columbus street ara
again complaining OF the disorderly conduct
OF colored people. male and female. who
keep In the streets nearly oil night
Mr.. Edward Daingerfield of this CITY is
making extensive improvements at Mall
vern, his country residence near this city
He has added a new tower to his house.
which commands a beautiful view of the
surrounding country.
Geo. Weaver has sold to w. p. Graves a
lot on the east side Of Fairfax street be-
tween Gibhon and Franklin for 500.
Mrs Catherine Powell, widow of Mr. Ed
ward Powell, died at her residence on
Prince street yesterday. She has been a
sufferer for some time from an internal
complaint.
The CoIored Glee Club OF this city affords
a good deal of pleasure to the citizens by
their many songs while they are at work
putting down the rails on King street for
the electric road. Daily crowds congregate
on each side of the street to hear them
Mr.. Wilberger of the Alexandria Fertil-
izer and Chemical Co. is critically ill at the
infirmary.
Mr.. Edward harrington of Washington is
candidate for the position of city engin-
eer under the new law.
Rev. and Mrs. Henry I. Sharp, who were
married in this city Monday evening gave
a reception to their friends last night at
their home on Walbrook avenue, Baltimore
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs. H.
B. Rainy of this city.
Miss Martha Grymes. who has been on a
visit to friends in this city. left for her
home, in King Georges, yesterday.
Mr.. w. B. Corse has returned to his home
in this city. Mr.. Corse has been doing gov
eminent typographical work in Texas. Be-
fore returning he visited many old cities In
Mexico.
Miss EVE Prescott has returned from q
visit to friends in Lynchburg.
Mr.. l.. w. Brannan gave a very hand
some supper to his many friends last night