Evening star., 1895-06-05
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
Brotherhood of st. Andrew Holds a Pleasant
Meeting.
Captain Of the Chain Gang in Trouble
"A Railroad Depot Broken
1nto-otheir Notes.

The regular bi-monthly meeting of the
Alexandria Council, Brotherhood of st.
Andrew, was held in Hearst Hall, at Po-
hick. last night and Twas attended by
large number of brotherhood men from
this city This hall is located in one of the
most historic spots in the country, being
right under the caves of old Pohick Church,
which was founded and built by George
Washington, and where he attended divine
service during his residence at Mount
Vernon.
The men took the train for Lorton sta
ton, on the A. and F. road, where they
were met by committee from the local
brotherhood and taken to the hall, where,
under the huge oaks that surround it,
sumptuous repast had been prepared by the
good ladies of the parish.
The meeting was called to order at 1:15
o'clock by President w. w. Parker, and the
body was welcomed IN few weli-nmed
remarks by Rev. Samuel A. Wallis the
acting rector of Pohick parish, who also
conducted the religious exercises. Owing
to sickness, Rev. c. Z. Ball and Mr.. E. w.
on 'Layman's Responsibility" they were
unable to be present. Mr.. Albion X. Paris
of st. Johns Chapter, Georgetown, d. C.,
made some well-chosen remarks on this
subject. "Our Work" was the next subject
on the program, and this was handled by
Mr. George NJ. Howells Of Pohick, Rev. S.
A. Wallis and Mr.. Robert B. Nelson of the
Theological Seminary. General discussion
on both subjects was indulged in by Messrs.
Darley Beckham, Guin1ard, Howells, Mel
son, Davidson, Parker and others. After
short business session the council adjourn
ed to meet in October.
The men took the train to Alexandria,
reaching home at II o'clock, much pleased
with their trip and the genial hospitality
of the good people of Pohick parish.
Broke in the Depot.
Some unknown thieves entered the ticket
office of the Washington Southern depot on
Fayette street last night and robbed the
cash drawer of $31
From what could be learned of the affair
it appears that the grating on the window
had been loosened. and all necessary pre-
parations had been made for entering the
window, and while the night watchman was
away from that vicinity the entrance was
made 1t is thought by the police that the
thieves were well acquainted with the sur
rOundingS.
A Serious Charge.
A serious charge has been brought against
VIM. II. Travers, captain of the chain
gang, and he has been suspended by the
mayor pending an investigation. 1t is said
that Travers for sums of money, consider
ably less than their fines, allows prisoners
to escape, and that he allowed man
named William Dade, who had been fined
$40 for a murderouS assault on Cnlnaman,
to visit his home at villa
1t will be rememberedHhat 1t is charged
that under Travers management large
number of prisoners hate escaped from the
chain gang. and it ',has been handled in
very loose shape. The mayor told him he
was unfit for the office, and on his replying
fined him SO for contempt of court
Police Court.
In the police court!this morning Mayor
Strauss disposed of the following cases:
Richard Stewart. charged with breaking
into and entering the Store of Mr.. T. +.
Burroughs, was held7for further examna-
ton; Alfred Thompso,f' colored. charged
with disorderly conduct at the Washington
Southern depot, was s1fnea $.
Nn3csA
There will be a regular meeting of the
Columbia Fire ComsangJ tonight. ...J..
A negro man named Thompson went
into the ladies' coach on the 2.15 train at
the local depot yesterday with lighted
cigar in his mouth. On being told he could
not smoke, he refused to stop, and became
very disorderly. and was arrested.
John j. Jameson has been elected treas
urer of the board of deacons of the Second
Presbyterian Church, to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Mr.. Thomas Lead
eeater.