Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-03
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
A Pleasant Marriage Ceremony Yesterday
Evening.
Other Social, Personal and General
Notes of Interest From
Down the River.

The marriage of Miss May Shuman,
daughter of Mr.. Louis Shuman, to Mr..
Claud Lennon, the popular druggist took
place yesterday evening at half-past at
ST. Mary's Church. Rev. Father J. ]. Ken
efick of Fredericksburg, assisted by Rev.
Father Bowler, Father F. X Mccarthy of
this city and Father J. E. Tierney of Falls
Church, conducted the ceremony. The bride
as attended by Miss Matte Server of
Washington, and Mr.. Louis Shuman, jr,
acted as best man. The bridesmaids were
Misses May Greenwich, Dora Lannon, Julia
Lindsey and Mary Harlon, and the ushers
were Mr.. M. G. Lennon of Norfolk, Mr.. c.
c. Wright of Washington and VIM. H.
Quinn and E. r. Mills of this city. The
church was handsomely decorated for the
occasion. After the ceremony reception
was held at the home of the brides par
ents, on Pitt street. after which the happy
&C uple left for an extended bridal trip
north. They will make this city their fu-
ture home.
Columbia Meeting.
The regular monthly meeting of the Co.
lunb.a Steam Fire Engine Company was
held in their parlor last night, with Presi-
dent w. A. Smoot in the chair, and J. Thos.
Beckham, jr., acting secretary. Mr.. Geo.
Uhler, chairman of the executive commit
tee, reported that he had made application
to the board Of fire wardens for the thous-
ard feet of hose, collars, etc., but had not
heard from them in regard to it. The COM
m-ttee who had charge of the repairs 10 the
house was discharged, the work having
all been finished, as also were two special
committees. The resignation of Mr.. Horace
swain as secretary and member was re-
celved and accepted. Mr.. Noble Smith
made motion to change the regular meet
ing night from Wednesday to Thursday of
each month, which was carried. Upon the
complaint of several members, Geo. Stems
pany Tor behavior unbecoming a member.
The secretary was ordered to notify him of
this action, after which the meeting ad-
journed.
A Married Man In Trouble.
Last night at about 10 o'clock James
Wells, who Is a married man, made COM
plant to Capt. Webster at the starion
house that he had been robbed of $50 by
woman at the Braddock House. Officers
FCrgusson and Hall were sent to arrest
the woman. They found upon investiga-
ton that Wells and, a woman by the name
OF Dolly Maderson Of Washington had
re gistered at the Braddock House as Jas
Hurley and wife of Providence, r. l. Upon
searching the woman nothing was found
upon her person in the way of money,
whereupon the officers searched their room,
secured to show that they had occupied
the room as man and wife. They were
beth brought to the station house and
locked up. and upon searching Wells the
money was found They both claimed this
morning that they had simply been sitting
in the room drinking, but Mayor Thomps On
thought otherwise, and fined them $40
each, which they paid.
brotherhood of St. Andrew.
Last night at Christ Church lecture room
Rev. Chas. B. Sparks and Rev. Thomas
Semmes, who represented the chapter of
the Brotherhood of ST. Andrew of this
city at the general convention held at
Louisville last week, made their report.
On Tuesday evening next the local council
of the brotherhood will hold public
meeting at St. Paul's lecture room. The
Work of the Brotherhood in Alexandria"
"a Workingmans Club" by Mr.. George
w. Salter of st. Johns Chapter, Washing
ton; "Can the Local Council Establish a
Similar One in Alexandria" by Mr.. George
barley of Grace Church Chapter. General
discussion in three minute addresses for
thirty minutes. Chapter Work-Cottage
Meetings." by Mr. j. Murray Bartels of
Christ Church Chapter. The public is in
vited and interesting addresses are ex-
pected.
kinS-HulHsh.
The marriage of Miss Charlie B. King,
daughter of Mr.. Charles King, one of the
leading merchants in this city, and Mr.
Chas. Hulfsh of Haymarket took place last
night at Grace Episcopal Church, in the
presence Of a large assemblage The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. c. E. Ball,
rector of the church. The church was
beautifully decorated with potted plants and
palms. Immediately after the wedding Mr..
and Mrs. Hulfish left on the 9:10 train for
extended trim fnrpu0h the
states.
Police Court.
Mayor Thompson this morning disposed
of the following cases: Luster Mckinney
and Charles Tyler, charged with shooting
pistol in the street, fined $3.50 each; VIM.
Whalen and Ed. johnson, charged with be-
ing drunk and disorderly, fined $3.50 each;
James Wells charged with adultery, fined
$40; Dolly Maderson, charged with fornica-
ton, fined $40; Geo. Hough and John Rice,
charge, disorderly and fighting, case con-
tinued until Monday; VIM. Muir, charged
with removing night soil without a permit,
was fined So
Fraternal Visit.
Mr.. John J. Jamerson, grand regent Of
the Royal Arcanum of Virginia, left for
Richmond today to.pay a visit to union
meeting of all the councils of Richmond
with Mccarthy Council of that city. The
chairs will be filled by the officers of the
Virginia councils, and besides the Off cers
of the Grand Council, Past Regents Irwin,
Scott and Bangs will be present
Notes.
Mr.. w. B. Dobie, superintendent of
streets. has been notified by the street
committee that after next Saturday his
services would no longer be required. His
successor will not be appointed at pres
ent.
1t is understood that Mr.. Joshua Shsr-
wood will not be candidate at the next
meeting of the city council for the posi-
ton of keeper of the aims house.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Alexandra city school board will be held
at Peabody Hall tonight.
The Young Mems Sodality Lyceum will
present a drama called the Woven Web"
at their hall early next month.
Messrs. O'Neil and Lunt have sold for
NJ. L. Poulton and A. H. Richards six acres
of land on the Leesburg pike, near the
Theological Seminary, for $500.
Mayor Thompson Yesterday settled with
Auditor Price for the month of Septem-
Der $751; 10 for licenses and $241.T5 for fines.