Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-18
AlExAN DRIA AFFAIR S
Political Gossip From Mr.. Neredith's Con-
gressional District.
Talk of MI. AGnew as q Candidate
Social, Personal and General
News From the River.

country produce this morning and prices
ruled about the same as last Saturday.
Tomatoes. which have been scarce during
the past week, were plentiful this morning 4
A number Of the friends Of Mr.. Park
Agnew. postmaster under the last admins
tration. are endeavoring to get him to run
for Congress from the eighth congressional
district against Mr.. E. E. Meredith, the
democratic neminee. A few dissatisfied
democrats have been circulating a petition
asking young democrats to support Mr.
Agnew But few people have signed the
petition. however. and they are said to be
those whom Mr.. Meredith has been unable
to secure federal positions for. Mr. Agnew,
however. says he Is not In politics and will
not consent to run. He would however
undoubtedly poll large vote. and make the
democrats hustle for their white alley
should he decide to ented the field
Inc republicans of this city met last night
and appointed delegates to the republican
convention. which NEE 5 at Manassas on the
oth OF September. The leaders, however
say that nomination will not be made un-
less Mr.. ASnew consents to run
MI Dainserfield Brookes left this morn
ing for Atlantic City for a two weeks va
cation.
MIR. J. s. Bodmer mas returned from Phila-
deiphla.
license has been granted to the Virginia
Jockey Club for race track at the Gentle
men Driving Park. near this city
me fotonac glass works. which are To-
Gated In West End, resumed operations yes-
tefday. after a two months shutdown on
account or the hot summer weather The
furnaces Will be in condition by the Ist Of
september TO commence the melting of sand
ana making glass. The company has ON
hahd a large number Of orders and will
work large force to catch up the lost time,
MS Is new enterprise in this vicinity and
mas proved very successful one To the
hlf soil
they can be made.
the remains Of the late Ferdinand knight
were laid to rest yesterday afternoon. The
services were conducted by Rev Mr. Nc
Ailister, pastor of the Trinity NJ E. Church
Messrs. Augustus Dean, William Dobie
VIM Chauncey, Thee. Ballenger w n
smith ana capt James Webster acted as
paiibearers. The remains We're followed TO
the grave by large concourse of friends
"A regular meeting OF Mechanics Lodge
hnights OF Pythias. was held Thursday
hiSht mere were thirty-five members
present. Three applications for member
snip were received. and referred to the
regular committee. After the routine bust
ness had been transacted. THE good of the
ORDER was responded to by Past Chancel-
lor T.. r. Boyer. Mr.. C. r. Herbert was
elected NJ OF A. by a unanimous vote Ad-
dresses were made by Messrs. Young, Bontz
Roland and McCrink Mr. McCrink closed
his remarks with a very laughabIe recita-
ton, entitled 'Kelly's Dream"
Mr.. W. II. Stenernagle of the Exchange
ana Ballard Hotel on yesterday received a
telegram from Mr.. Zeiss, his former part
ner announcing the death OF his brothers
wife, Mrs. Fred. Zeiss who died In Phila-
delphia on Friday. from a stroke of paraly-
Sis. Mrs. Zeiss was well known and much
liked in this city. having visited here a
number Of times. and her many friends
heard the news with deep regret
Mr. f. b. Taylor has returned from At
liant tic City.
Capt X. Kemper. superintendent of the
public schools, has announced the result of
the examinations recently held in this city
OF the teachers in the public schools All
or the white teachers passed except one and
all Of the colored teachers passed This
leaves a vacancy in the complement of
white teachers. and some one to I'LL the
vacancy Will have to be elected by the CITY
school board. This will be done at its next
meeting, and the successful candidate will
have to stand the examination.
The members of the chain gang who went
on a strike and refused to work because
they claimed they were not given sufficient
food have come to the conclusion that they
were mistaken In the food, for IL was much
better at any rate than the bread and water
diet that they have been living on since the
strike was inaugurated, day before yester-
day. They asked to be allowed to go to
work yesterday. but it was thought best to
teach them a good lesson. They were nut
to work this morning.
Capt. and Mrs. George A. Mushbach have
returned from a trip through the north
The regular meeting OF Potomac Tent,
last night. One new member was initiated
and three applications for membership were
received. Arrangements We're made for
holding grand bazaar in the near future
This lodge is doing great deal of good for
the cause OF temperance in this city New
members are being added at every meeting.
Services In the various churches tomor-
row will be held as usual. In the absence
of DR.. Suter of Christ Church one of the
professors from the Theological Seminary
will ofiiciate. In all the other churches the
resident rectors will be in the pulpit
Mrs Louis c. Barley has returned from
the Fauquier White Sulphur Springs where
she has been spending the summer
No arrests have been made by the police
during the past twenty-four hours, conse-
Quently there were no cases for trial in
the mayors court this morning. The city
has been exceptionally quiet during the past
week.
The boat to Colonial Beach this morning
carried large number of Alexandr1ans
who went down to spend Sunday and visit
friends who are in camp there. More will
go on the evening boat.
Mr.. Pr. German gave a delightful launch
party to number of his friends last night |