Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-04
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
Combined Meeting of Brotherhood Of st.
Andrew Chapters Planned.
Police Investigation a Farce Only
Two Witnesses Volunteer Tcsti-
mony-Other News Notes.

st. PauFS Chapter OF the brotherhood OK
St. Andrew held a called meeting in the
chapel last night for the purpose OF hear
ing the report from The committee which
had been appointed to secure the services
of Rev Mac l. Smith to deliver an address
before the combined chapters of the broth
| erhood in this city and their friends on
the night of January % at St. Pauls
Church. Arrar gcmen1s We're made Tor the
reception of Rev. Mr.. Smith and for the
address to be delivered. This Will be the
first of a series Of addresses to be deliver
ed before the brotherhood in this city, and
will be under the auspices OF St PaGiS
Chapter. The balance of the series VIII
be under the auspices of Christ Church
Chapter, Grace Church Chapter and the
Seminary Chapter in turn. 1t is thought and
hoped that these meetings vii! result IN
great benefit to the young men of the
town. not only the brotherhood men, but
men at large, and great deal OF interest
is being taken in the matter lie brcthef-
hood music Will he feature OF these serV-
ices A joint committee, composed of two
members from each chapter. now has the
matter in charge, and IL VIII report at
a later meeting. All the young men of all
denominations III the city Will be invited to
attend
Investigating Committee.
"Wellit is more of a farce than / thought
1t was" was the remark of Councilman
Paul r. Evans Of the Cation investigating
committee, when he was told of the manner
in which the much-talked-of investigation
of the affairs of the police force was COM
menced in the police court yesterday after
noon. But two witnesses volunteered to
appear before the committee, and their
testimony considered as enough to
vindicate the police. Some time since the
committee came to the conclusion that
they did not have the right to compel
witnesses to attend and give testimony
and had to rely entirely on those who would
appear before them and make charges or
volunteer testimony. The committee adj
journed after very short session and
Alexandria's Lexow is a thing Of the PAST.
Charter Granted.
In the corporation court yesterday, Judge
]. X. NJ. Norton presiding. q charter was
granted to the Foreign Electric Traction
Company, which organized for the
purpose of buying and selling patents coy
ering electric railway systems, lights, etc.
The capital stock was fixed at Slhneeh di-
vided into shares of Slp0 each. w NJ.
Stewart of Washington was named pres
ident. with SeEa TOR Eppa Hunton vice
president G. Ratley Norton, jr.. VIII act
as their representative in this city.
Correction.
In the account of the twenty-fourth an
nual meeting Of the Columbia F. S. T. Co.
as published in yesterdays Star, the fol-
lowing officers Were Internationally omit
ted. Mr.. Geo. ~ AIpci treasurer: Noble
Smith, engineer; Frank Pettitt and Herbert
Knight drivers; Eobt. Cline and Ernest
Craven. fIrelncn Of the engine VIM A
Snloot,' owned by the company better
known as the Marcy Hanks" Mr.. :. l.
Jenkins was elected to the position OF inst
fireman. instead of Mr.. i l.. EIltwislc,
pEliIS: ned.
\ large crowd of prominent citizens called
at the engine house yesterday and last
night to take look at the new jacket on
the Columbia.
The annual meetings of several societies
were held last night for the election Of
officers.
The banquet to he given 10y Alexandria
Council, Royal Arcanurl. Will take place on
Tuesday night next al odd Fellows Hall
on North Columbus street.
Mrs J T Bcckham has returned from
Annapolis. where she has been spending
few DAYS with her sister, Mrs. J. H Forbes
Miss Nettie Francis has returned to her
home III this city from visit II friends
In FreLericsshur;;.
There Viii be New Year bali at the
Mount Vernon Hotel New Alexandria, to-
night.
The remains of Miss Mary Elizabeth
Curtis whose death Was renjione in The
Star. were brought to this city this Eacifl-
ing ard inferred. The services took place
at Christ Epis opal Church, and were ccIr-
Quoted by Rev. DR. SUtcr. the rector.
The Misses Hunt Of Richmond are The
guests Of the Misses CaIlin.
Mr.. and Mrs. George :. French will be
lat home to their many friends this even
ing from 10 IL o'clock
Therc is 4 large supply of oysters at the
wharf They are being held for higher
prices which are locked for on account OF
the freeze
The fact that there is but one boat
ming CT the ferry route is said to cause a
grea; deal of inconN eEience to those who
ordna rly that line.
Mrs Kate Chauncey is in Lynchhurg
visiting Mrs. :. {. Fisher
The regular meeting of the city school
board was he'd last night. BusiRese of a
routine nature WAS transacted.
The annual me etng of the Relief Hook
and Ladder Company Will be held at the
truck house tonight at 1::io o'clock.
Mayor Strauss. who injured his foot sev-
eral days ago, is still confined to his home
NO ASSOCIATION THIS YEAR.
Statement Made by the President OF