Evening star., 1896-10-23
AL LExANDRtA,~ AFFAIRS
Close Of the Meeting Of the Piedmont Con-
+. vocation.
Question Raised rs to the Economy
Of the Chain Gang - Some
Notes of Interest.

mont convocation, which has been in ses-
sion at Christ Church since Tuesday, ad-
journed last night. Yesterday morning
business meeting was held, when the
schedule of exercises for the next meeting,
which Is to be held at Herndon next
spring, was arranged. At IL o'clock ser
vices were held and a forcible sermon was
preached by Rev. E. s. Kinks. who took for
his subject the word Christian" At 3:30
O'Clock an interesting address on Sunday
school work was delivered by Rev. H. L.
Duhring of Philadelphia. Last night the
ccnvocation closed with missionary SER
vices. addresses being delivered by Bishop
Newton. Rev. L. L. Kinsolving and Rev.
DIR. McGin.
Corporation Court.
The following business was transacted in
the corporation court yesterday, Judge j.
K M. Norton presiding: ]. w. Burson agt
X. A. knight; the answer Of the garnshee
and the account Ct set-ofrs were filed The
case of M. T. Henderson agt. Thomas
Burns was dismissed. In the suit of Susan
FLETCHER agt. Peter Mccartney, admins
traitor, the declaration was amended, de-
murrer was overruled, plea of plene admin
lstratrix struck out and case continued
on the chancery side Of the court orders
as follows were entered: John McBirney
and others agt. Godfrey Laundry Com
pany; report of the receiver filed, and the
receiver aliowed to borrow $50 for current
expenses. r. L. Hunter agt. Robert Hunt
er; Robert F. Knox appointed receiver of
all real estate. and case referred to com
missioner for report. H. w. Greene aRt
Ahce Dustin; report Of A. w. Armstrong,
special commissioner, confirmed, and deed
ordered to be given to Mrs. NJ. v. Clark
the purchaser of certain real estate in the
suit.
ReRistrntfon of Voters
The registration books are now open and
will be until tomorrow In order to vote
The names of each voter must be on the
books OF the precinct where they reside
ana at which they desire to vote, on or be-
fore tomorrow. On that day the registrars
OF the city will be at the various voting
precincts all day to register such persons
as may apply. Under the new law there
can De no voting upon transfers as here
tofore.
Strike on the Chain GanR
olonzo simms. white, and Moses Com
fort and Frank Payne. colored, members
OF the chain gang. went on a strike yester-
day, In consequence Of which they are now
locked up at the station house, undergoing
the bread and water diet treatment Simms
came to this city about a year ago on
tramp. He has been before the mayor sew
eral times, charged with drunken disorder
~ ana indecent conduct. He refuses tn
pay hnes imposed or work on The chain
safe, claiming that he is suffering from a
chronlc disability. Until the city council
ADOPTS some method by which such char
aSters can be brought under proper disci-
piie many persons believe that it would
orally regarded as an expensive fnstitm-
tion at best -.
Mass Meeting Last Night,
MI. John NJ. johnson last night address,
GU meeting OF citizens of Alexandria at
.ne opera House. under the auspices of
1he Bryan. Sewall and Rixey Club. The
nau was comfortably well filled. Mr.. John
n. Strider. first vice president, presided
and introduced Mr.. Johnson. who snoLe
upon the financial question for an hour
anu HAIL. his eddress was well received
Funeral of AIr. Got.en.
Inc funeral of the late Henry Gotze,
look place yesterday afternoon from his
late home on Oronoco street. and was
largely attended The remains were es-
corted 20 the grave by the members of the
ner's brewery, where the deceased was
employed as chief engineer. -
Notes.
The first Reinecker lecture at the Than
logical Seminary this season will be deIiy-
cred early next month by Bishop satterlae
OF Washington. :.
The Alexandria Assembly, one of the
best-known organizations in the south, will
give its first dance of the season at Nc
Burney Hall tonight.
Mr.. James R. Cation of this City will, to-
morrow. address the democrats of Prince
William and Fairfax counties at Haymar-
ket.
The sound money democrats will hold
their next and last meeting at the opera
house on Saturday, October 81.
Alexandra Council, ]. u. o. A. NJ, held
a regular meeting last night, and several
candidates were initiated.