Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-13
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
Condition Of Mary Thomas Grows More
Serious
Pleasant Social Affairs and Movement
in Political Circles - Local
Notes Of All Kinds.

The condition of Mrs. Mary Thomas. who
was brutaly assaulted by her husband,
Michael Thomas, about two weeks ago, and
who was thought to be recovering, is not
at all favorable today. and those about her
are expecting her death at any moment.
,The.physcians have done all in their pow
er to save her life. Her husband, who at
tempted TO commit suicide by cutting his
throat when arrested, is still confined at
the inffrmary under a heavy police guard,
and the doctors say that he cannot be re-
moved to the Jail for about ten days. 1t is
the general opinion Of all who have talked
with him that should his wife die he will
again attempt to take his life.
A Pleasant Reception.
The Baptist Church was last night
crowded to the doors, the occasion Icing
the celebration of the fifth anniversary of
Rev. ]. H. Buffers pastorate. An interest
Ing program was rendered, which consisted
of piano solo by Miss Lyles; vocal duet,
Mrs Thomas Ballinger and Miss Nails;
recitation, Miss Bette Pollard; vocal quar-
tet, Poston, Cox, Leet and Johnson; violin
SOLO Mr. Courtney Houck; recitation. Miss
Norris: vocal quartet. Mrs. Nails, Miss Ty-
Ter. and Messrs. Armstrong and Over s;
piano solo, Mrs. Lehman, and instrumental
Duet, Messrs. Starnell and Chase. After
ceved by Mr.. Butler and his wife. after
which refreshments were served in the lee
ture room.
VIII Tear Them Down.
Workmcn will begin next week the tear
ing down of the old frame houses on the
south Size of King street between Wash
ington and st. Asaph to make room for
the two brick stores that Mr.. Charles G.
Lemon proposes to build on the site The
new building will add greatly to that part
Oh hlng street, where the old buildings
have long been an eyesore.
Political Meeting.
The silver party will hold a public meet
ing at the opera house in this city tonight.
Col G. G. Bradshaw of Montana will be
the principal speaker. Col. o. c. Sabin of
the Silver knight. a populist newspaper
published IN this city, and others will also
speak. Dr. J. j. Mott. chairman of the
national committee, will preside.
Corporation Court.
In the corporation court yesterday, Judge
j. K. NJ. Norton, the will of the late John
NJ. Hamilton was admitted to probate. with
his brother, Frank NJ Hamilton of this
city. as executor. Mr.. Hamilton leaves all
of his property to his mother
Notes.
The birthday party for the benefit of the
poor to be given by the ladies of ST. Joseph
Aid Society on March II, in Lyceum Hall,
promises to be big success
At the regular meeting of Alexandria
Council, Junior Order American Mechanics,
the degrees of the order were conferred upon
thirteen candidates.
The brotherhood sermon in Christ Church
last night, under the auspices of the Broth
erhood of st. Andrew, was delivered by Rev
Dr. Currie of Baltimore, and was greatly
enjoyed by the large number present.
There has not been single arrest made
in this city during the past forty-eight hours,
consequently Mayor Thompson had no cases
to dispose Of this morning. This spea1s
well for city of 5000 inhabitants.
Osceola Tribe of Red Men held their reg
ular weekly m eeting in Sarepta Hall last
Eight. Only routine business was trans
acted.
The next Reinecker lecture will be deliv-
cred at the Theological Seminary Tuesday
next by Rev. DR.. Barten of Norfolk
Mr.. William Slaymaker left yesterday
evening for Indiana, where he has gone on
busiress.