Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-20
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
Congregations in Various Churches Yester-
day Not as Large as Usual.
of Parade Feature
Funcral-Genernl and Personal.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va, December %, 1897.
Tie cold weather of yesterday kept
many people indoors, and in consequence
the congregations in the various churches
were not as large usual. In most of
the churches the resident rectors officated.
At the Second Presbyterian Church last
night Rev. w. S. Campbell occupied the
pulpit
Mr.. Crittenton' the "mercha -evangel-
ist,' delivered an interesting discourse at
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church last
night.
At the railroad reading rooms yesterday
afternoon Mr.. Covington of the Virginia
Theological Seminary preached to a large
gathering.
The meeting for mon only conducted by
Mr. Crittenton, Saturday night at the rail-
road mission was largely attended.
Causes Disappointment.
Much disappointment is felt by the local
militia over the decision not to have
parade in Richmond January 1, when Gov
ernor-elect Tyler is inaugurated. The
Alexandria Light Infantry had been max
ing arrangements to attend and had looked
forward to the trip with much pleasure
Funeral Of }. G. Lash.
The funeral of the late Joseph G. Lash
took place from his late residence yester-
day morning and was largely attended. R.
l.. Lee Camp of Confederate Veterans, of
which deceased was a member, attended
the funeral in body. The Alexandria
Light Infantry, under command of Capt.
Bryan, fired volley over the grave, after
the remains had been laid to rest.
1. o. o. r. Officers.
The following officers will be installed at
the next meeting of Potomac Lodge, 1. o.
o. F.: E. H. Hammond, n. c.; Henry
Hunter, V. G.; VIM. E. Latham, r. s.; Z.
NJ. Bradshaw, F. s.; l.. Morgan Davis,
treasurer; VIM. P. Henshaw, chaplain.
New Acid Plant.
The Alexandria Fertilizer and Chemical
Company will in a few days begin the con-
struction of a plant for manufacturing the
acids used in their business. The plant will
be on the old American coal wharf. The
works. when in operation. will consume
$500 tons of sulphur ore per annum in the
manufacture of 1000 tons of sulphudic
acid. Apart from the boiler, pumps and
four furnaces, there will be used in the
construction of the building POI. s24 feet of
lumber, 32O,WO pounds OF lead 10000
pounds of iron, 234.OO0 pounds of quartz
5000 vitrified bricks, 100000 hard red
bricks and 23,OO fire bricks.
No Trace of Childs.
No trace has been found of William
Childs, who is wanted by the Alexandria
police on the charge of robbing his room
mate. William Lampher. of $3.50. an ac-
count of which has been published in The
Star. 1t is thought that Childs has gone
to New York.
Sale of Property.
Capt. r. Knox today sold to Otelia
Cline lot of ground, with brick improve
ments situated on the west side of Fair
fax street between Cameron and Queen,
for $3.50. Messrs. Aitcheson Bros. sold
to Mr.. S. G. Brent a lot of ground in Del
Ray.
st. Thomas Day.
Tomorrow the Catholic Church will cele-
brate the festival of ST. Thomas, APOSTLE,
who. having carried the gospel TO the
Parthians Modes and Persians, passed in
to India, where he preached Christianity
to the people, for which he suffered mar
tyrdom in the year A.
Brcvitfes.
The funeral of the late Dan Chinn took
place yesterday afternoon from Roberts
Chapel.
BERTHE Miller who took an overdose of
laudanum Friday, is now out of danger
The George r. Hill Company has con-
solidated with the New York Biscuit Com
pany
Mr.. Ernest Germond has been appointed
engineer of the Robert Portner Brewing
Company.
The brick work of the Norton Memorial
Chapel has been completed.
There will be a Bible meeting in Trinity
NJ. f. Church every afternoon this week,
beginning tomorrow at 3 o'clock.
The public schools will close Thursday
for the Xmas holiday.
Mr.. George Smith suffered a stroke of
paralysis late Saturday night, and today
was reported to be in critical con liton.