Evening star., 1897-04-02
Local Notes of Interests to Citizens Told
Briefly.
Crittenden Meeting Held - Personal
Affairs and Social Events
Down the River.
Evening Star Bureau,


hymn, "All Hail the Power of Jesus
Name after which Rev. d. II. Kern of
Del Ray led in prayer. Mr.. Crittenden was
introduced by Rev. l.. l. McDougle, pastor
of the church. and he spoke for more than
an hour. holding the attention of the audi
ence all the while. Mr.. Crittenden spoke of
the circumstances which Started him in the
work he has undertaken, referred in
touching manner to the death of his little
daughter Florence. which was the cause of
his starting the work, and in a vivid man
ner pictured the slums of New York, where
his first mission was started. Mr.. Critten-
den said that there are 100000 young wo-
men in the United States that need looking
after and made an earnest attempt to get
his hearers interested in the work. All
who heard him were deeply touched, and 1t
is believed that his talk will result in good
TO the fallen class.
Republican City Committee.
The republican city committee met last
night at Sarepta Hall. Mr. J. l.. Crupper,
city chairman. read the notice from the
state republican committee, recognizing the
Alexandria city committee, and certifying
the credentials of the following: First ward,
chairman, Thomas H. Morgan: Shadrach
jackson. Second ward, Norfolk Kirby,
chairman: Albert Lucas. Third ward, Ch.
Friendship precinct, w. H. McCuen, Sam
uel J. Smith. Fourth ward. Thcs Bur
roughs chairman: Magnus l.. Robinson.
Mr. Norfolk Kirby was elected secretary
of the committee. The committee had
short business session.
Want Increased Boat Facilities.
a committee composed of those Alexan-
drians who compelled by their business
to be In Washington daily will call on the
1f,na hnr in a oh ncrfn tn
morrow afternoon at O'Clock for the pur-
pose Of having extra boats put on the ferry
route. This committee think that if proper
facilities are given them, the steamboat
company will be greatly benefited and
those Alexandrians who work in Washing
ton Will save great many delays. Now
that the spring is opening up the tide of
travel will naturally turE to the river route
If the facilities are Increased, especially so
as the delays by the electric route are so
numerous
VIII Wait ON the President.
Magnus l.. Robinson. a prominent colored
republican and editor of the Leader has re-
ceivei letter from Mr. John Addison Por-
ter. secretary to tie President. stating that
President Mckinley will receive the COM
mittee of thres who We're appointed by Nc
kinley Club No. of this city to carry
resolutions indorsing Lortn NJ. Saunders of
Washii gton for District Commissioner. The
committee IS composed of Magnus L. Rob-
inson, Thomas n. Morgan and Morgan H.
Fant.
Elected Teacher.
The regular monthly meeting of the city
school board was held last night. Miss
Sophie r. Bowie who has been substitute
teacher for some time past, was elected a
regular teacher. to fill the vacancy caused
by the death of Miss Maggie Price Miss
RrOUn iS h-i iprbt 1aHv nd
Eer education i'll the Alexandria public
schools.
4 Military Funeral.
The first order OF Capt. Albert Bryan of
the Alexandria Light Infantry was a pain
fu one. for it was the forerunner of the
loss of good man. Charles F. Schumann
an active and popular member of the COM
pany. died at his home upper King street
YESTERDAY and ne is TO be buried this after
noon at 4 O'Clock with military honors.
The company Will march to the graveyard
and fire the last salute over the remains of
the dead soldier.
Match Game of Checkers.
There will be a match game of check
ers played at the Brotherhood reading
rooms tonight between Mr. Thomas Trav-
ers and Mr.. Harry Angeloe. 1t will be re
menlbered that these two played a match
game some time ego, in which Mr. Trav-
ers off victorious. They are very
evenly matched and A good game is look
&c for. All are invited.
Red Men Meet.
The regular meeting of Osceola Tribe of
Red Men held last night. with Sachem
Henry Hunter presiding. After the routine
bus mess mad been disposed of the enter
tainment committee took charge and the
evening spent n music and recita-
lodge a
tfCu and growing slowly.
John Hay Industrial school.
The contract for building the new quar-
ters for the John Hay Industrial School
has been awarded TO Byrnes & Simpson,
who will at once begin the work of COR
struction. The building will he erected on
the corner of Patrick and Montgomery
streets, and Will be Is by - feet. Rev r.
b. Roberts will supervise the construction
The John Hay Industrial School, col
ofsd organization. was started but IL few
years ago and has been of great benefit
10 the race. Ii has grown steadily, and
new quarters arc necessary for its further
develo pmeIt All the trades are taught by
practical teachers and the girls are taught
sewing and other industries of material
| use.
Seriously Hurt in "a Runaway.
| As the result of a runaway horse, late
| yesterday afternoon, Mrs. George Hough
I ara Mrs Edward CIarks little child were
| badly injured. Mrs. Hough was out driving
! and her horse became scared and ran
! away. When st. Asaph Junction was reach.
/ ed. the buggy overturned pitching the oc-
| cUpants cut. Mrs. Hough was badly cut
| ana bruised about the head ana face and
! IL IS feared that the little child is injured
Internally. DR.. Ashby was summoned and
\ dressed the injuries On examination il
| was found that no bones We're broken
I General and Personal Notes.
4 false alarm of fire yesterday afternoon
] brought out the entire fire department
/ Mr.. Louis Hooff is having erected a hand.
some new residence on Seminary Hill, about
| TWO miles west Of this city.
| There was but one case for trial in the
! police court this morning. that of a mar
| for permitting a nuisance TO remain on his
| premises. He was dismissed upon his prom
/ Use 10 abate the same.
Miss Alma Wien of Lynchburg, ho ha.
! been visiting Mrs. Henry Kelly on South
| Columbus street, returned to her home yes
| terday.
| Miss Mamie Graves is quite sick at heI
home On South Fairfax street.
| Mr. Wythe White, manager of the Bel
| Telephone Exchange, and Mr.. Harry
| Fieischman met with collision orr theil
| W Yesterday ,ff On MI Varpa,