Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-12
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
Regular Meeting of the Business Mems
League
Railroad Matters and Early Bank
terest From Down the River.

= A regular meeting Of the Business Mems
League was held in their rooms at the cor
ner Of King and Washington streets last
night, with Vice President Eichberg in the
chair. The secretary read a letter from
Senator John M. Daniel in regard to certain
information about dredging the channel.
The question of issuing bonds of s3O0, 900 for
street improvements was next brought up
and created considerable discussion. Mr..
Eichberg stated that he was In favor of
holding a public meeting, for which good
speakers be provided. and that all property
holders be invited. 1t was decided that IL
city council should decide the bond question
at its meeting tonight, called meeting
of the league would be held tomorrow
night for the purpose of organizing such a
campaign. Mr.. Harlow said that he was
sorry to say It, but he did not think that
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company would
ever build new depot in this city. Several
members were in favor of taking steps an
tagonistfc to the road. Messrs. Chas. King,
j. K. Zimmerman, Capt K. Kemper and M.
b. Harlow were in favor of closing the
banks at u o'clock on Saturday. Mr..
Strauss made a motion that the league re-
quest them to close at the hour stated and
1t was carried unanimously, after which
the league adjourned.
Columbia Meeting.
A called meeting of the Columbia Steam
Fire Engine Company was held last night
with President w. A. Smoot presiding. The
committee having in charge the parade
May %, Confederate Memorial day, reported
progress. By q unanimous vote a vote Of
thanks was passed to the citizens of Alex
andria and the Standard Oil Company for
their financial assistance at the recent en-
tertainment given by the company. The
Friendship Drum Corps of this city was en-
gagged to furnish music on the Cumberland
II nd r+ar
business was transacted the meeting ad-
journed.
Police Court.
The police on duty last night report the
night as being clear and warm, with two
prisoners and no dodgers at the station
house Mayor Thompson this morning dis
posed of the following cases: Rozier Tay-
lor, colored, arrested by Constable Web
ster, charged with disorderly conduct con-
tinued until o'clock tonight. Cora Taylor
colored, arrested by Sergt. Smith, charged
with escaping from workhouse, had twenty
days added to original sentence. French
Jones, arrested by Officer Proctor charged
with assault and beating Irving Green, dis
missed for want of evidence.
Bids Opened.
The street committee met last night to
consider the bids for the construction of
The proposed new sewer on King street
WHICH were opened yesterday AFTERNOON by
the city engineer. There were four bidders
F. L. Stuart Of Washington, Z. G. Gum
NELL of lexington. John Jacoby of VIII
mington. Del, and ID. j. Howell & Co. of
this city. Messrs. ID. ]. Howell & Co
will receive the contract, as their bid of
S11, 425 was the lowest. The contract will
not be signed. however, until after the
meeting of council tonight, as only $40 900
was appropriated for the work. An addi-
uonal appropriation will be asked by the
committee.
Notes.
Mr. r. c. Baughman, manager of the
Standard OIL Company, has contributed SO
toward defraying the expenses of the Co
lumbia Fire Company in their trip to Cum
berland June 10.
William Bright, the boy who was shot
Saturday afternoon by Officer James Hail.
Is still in precarious condition. The at
tending physician has very little, hope of
his recovery.
Rev. Theron H. Rice will preach his
farewell sermon in the Second Presbyterian
Church a week from next Sunday before
he leaves for Europe and the Holy Land
Mrs. j. A. Dixon continues extremely i'll
at her home on North Washington street
The corporation court, Judge ]. K. NJ
Norton presiding. began its May term yes
terday, but no business of interest was
transacted.