Evening star., 1896-10-09
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
Senator stewart Talks to the Bryan
Club.
Mr. Harry Davis to Address sound
Money Democrats - Rev. Mr.
Rice's Call 10 Georgia.

The opera house was well filled with an
enthusiastic audience last night, composed
mostly of free siv critics." the occasion be-
ing public meeting of the Bryan, SewsD
and Rixey Club Senator Stewart of Ne
vada was the chief speaker Of the evening.
He expounded the doctrines Of the Chicago
platform, more particularly the free and
unlimited coinage Of silver at 16 to l. Sem
ator Stewart was followed by Mr.. Bradster
West. who requested all in the audience
who proposed to cast their ballots for
William Jennings Bryan and free silver to
stand up" The larger part Of the audience
were Immediately on their feet.
Mr.. F. E. Anderson made a short speech.
which was well applauded
Mr.. VIM. +. Carne will address the club
in their rooms at Sarepta Hall Monday
night.
Sound Money Democrats.
The sound money democrats have ar
| ranged to hold another mass meeting in
| the Opera House Tuesday night, October
20. at o'clock. at which time Mr.. Henry
E. Davis of Washington will make the
speech of the evening. Other speakers will
be present and make addresses.
Missionary Address.
| Last night in the Second Presbyterian
Church. Rev. DR.. Snyder. a missionary OF
the Free Congo district, Africa, delivered
an interesting lecture on the customs and
| religion of the people Of Africa The doc
| tor exhibited an interesting collection OF
| idols and other curios.
Gone to Atlanta.
Rev. Thoron H. Rice. who has been pas
tor OF the Second Presbyterian Church in
this city for some years past. left last night
for Atlanta, Ga. to which place he recently
received a call. Mr.. Rice went to Atlanta
1 1<>olr
| definite conclusion in regard to tie call.
| Mr.. Rice has received calls to some OF the
| most prominent churches OF the country
but has always decided to remain in Alex
andria.
| Corporation Court.
In the corporation court yesterday. Judge
Norton presiding. the following cases were
disposed of: s. d. Swami agt L. G. Estes;
argued and submitted. and McBurney sgt.
Godfrey Laundry Company: ]. u. Frazee
| appointed receiver, with full power and au-
| thority to continue the business. Mr. Frazee
will now make application to the Washing
ton courts for appointment as receiver of
the Washington branch.
| General and Personal Notes,
/ Mr.. Frank Marbury continues extremely
ILL.,
| st. Paufs Chapter. Brotherhood Of ST,
Andrew, held an interesting meeting last
night.
Harry Wheat has sold 10 Beriah wilkins
lot on Pendleton street, between Wash.
| ington and Columbus
| The accident at the corner Of FHyette and
King streets yesterday morning will be in.
| vestigated by Mayor Thompson in the DO.
lice court tonight at Z O'Clock. A large
number OF witnesses have been summoned
| Mr.. E. Walton is quite sick at his home
near Mount Vernon.
| The King street sewer is completed al
except several catch basins.
The funeral of the late Mrs Jane v
Thomas took place from St Paurs Church
this morning at 10 o'clock.
Frank Payne escaped from the chair
| gang yesterday.
Mrs. Petit. living at 603 North ST. Asapl
street, Is reported In needy circumstances
, An effort will be made to take her to tn,
aims house.
Osceola Tribe /. o. r. NJ. held a regulal
meeting last night.
Alexandria Council, Junior Order United
| American Mechanics, held a regular bust
| ness meeting last night.
| gasoline stove exploded in the eatinl
, house Of Mr.. Emmons. on the wharf thi
morning and brought cut the fire depart
| n,ent The stove was removed withou
damage, and the engiLes returned withou
their services being required.