Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-25
AT F AIRS IN ALEXANDRA
Large Audience Greets Governor Fitzhugh
Gases In the Police Court and Other
Local Notes From Down
the River.

One OF the largest and most fash;ona BILE
AUDIENCES ever gathered here greeted Gen.
f1tz Lee last night in the New Opera
Rouse, when he delivered an address be-
lore the Mary Gusts Lee Chapter, United
daughters of the Confederacy. The sub
Ject or his address was Memories of Long
ago. Gen. Lee was introduced by Mr..
Jonn NJ johnson. The general started out
oy saying that Alexandra was the home
OF MS ooyhood days. and that it always
gave MIN pleasure to come to this city. In
peasant way he gave brief outline of
the war since It's beginning at Manassas
to the close at Appomattox A musical
program had also been prepared which
was greatly enjoyed.
Police Court.
The police on duty last night report the
night as being clear and cool until about
Il O'Clock, wheE it became cloudy. No
prisoners and eight dodgers at the station
mouse. Mayor Thompson this morning dis
posed Of the following cases: Berthe Bal
'iinore' colored. arrested by Officer Belts,
charged with abusive language toward Will
nam Dauley, cclCred, dismissed for want
o. evidence; Horace Johnson and William
f' au;ilueIs. ooth colored. charged with re-
Iusing to work in the chain gang. nut on
the bread-and-water diet until thew changed
their minds. '."'iee Gu
lean Roast and Campfire.
inc ihomas P. Davis Post, G. A. R.,
teio a bean roast and campfire at Odd
relio"s Hall On North Columbus street.
~ Tue members Of the post were present
atured In veteran uniforms. Post Com
taahoer Iravers had entire charge, and
deserves great credit. He had also pre-
VIII
laCons, music, &c. It was nearly mid
nignt when the VETS" and their friends
.eit TOT their homes. much pleased with
'A1e 'A oean roast of the camp
County Court.
IN the county Court yesterday, Judge q. NJ.
Snicnester presiding, the following business
was transacted: Washington, Alexandria
ana MI vernon electric railway agt. H. 8.
Johnson, administrator: report of commits
siohers to assess land damages confirmed
ana case referred to Special Commissioner
1oung to ascertain who are entitled to
d ,e money. Same agt. John Miller; con-
ueunlau0n or lend case: $3.50 paid into
court; Thos. Falabee agt. John DIVER.
at1acnment; judgment for plaintiff, and
vIuer Tor sale. w. Taylor, indicted for
t areI !g; nolle pros. entered. The
5 5mJrm ana adjourned until Thursday. The
oocket was called and cases set, and court
ADJOURNED until Wednesday.
To Be Married.
cards are out for the marriage on March
at $50 pm. of Miss Gertrude Jones to
MI. John F. Grant. The ceremony will
take place at lila King street.
MISS Lille Nails and Mr.. Andrew Y Pfif-
Ierhng OF Staunton will be married at the
nome OF the brides parents, in Del Ray,
at noon tomorrow.
Notes.
Rev. Father e. NJ Tierney of Falls
Church Will preach the first Of series of
Lenton sermons in st. Mary's Catholic
Church tonight.
Belle Haven Council, Junior Order Amer
lean Mechanics, at their meeting last night
lnltiated two new members.
Pohce officer Jones is confined to his
nome by severe attack Of asthma.
MRS. Peter Hubbard Of Richmond, who
mas peen the guest of Miss Maud Roach
day.
The fire wardens have received six new
nre plugs from Philadelphia, and will use
them TO replace the ones which were burst
during the recent cold snap.