Evening star., 1897-02-11
II II AFFAIRS
Albert Bryan to Be Captain Of the Light
Infantry.
Local Notes ~ Interest Fren Dsvn
the River Told In Brief
Paragraphs.
Evening Star Bureau,
No. 121 North Washington St.,

It is now a settled fact that Second Lieut..
Albert Bryan will be elected captain of the
Alexandria Light Infantry to succeed Capt.
George A. Mushbach. who has asked to be
put on the retired list. First Lieut. Sam
uel L. Monroe has received a letter from
Col. William Nolle of the Sd Regiment,
Virgin mia Volunteers, to which the Alex
ardria Light Infantry is attached, ask
ing him to reconsider his determine
ton to resign, but Lieutenant Monroe
has replied that 1t will be impossible for
him to do so. as his duties as revenue
officer will not admit of his giving the
necessary attention to military matters A
prominent member of the Light Infantry.
In conversation with Star reporter last
night, said that Lieut.. Bryar's election was
assured and that it would take place as
soon as the papers of Captain Mushbach
and Lieut.. Monroe have been acted upon.
And he said, you can just bet Bryan
will make a crack captain; he is a splen-
did officer and excellent disciplinarian. AMI
will at once put the company on No.
military footing. You can look for as good
company under Captain Bryan as the
state has even Seen.
Lieutenant Bryan has been connected
with the Light Infantry for number of
years, and since he has been second lieu
tenant has shown that he is every inch a
military man.
He is a very popular officer. and all the
members of the company with whom The
Star reporter has talked are very glad to
be able to offer him the promotion he so
Justly deserves, as they say they see full
well that he will make a company out of
what now remains of the former crack
company of the state. The offices of first
and second lieutenant will be filled at the
same meeting, and in all probability First
Sergt. Marbury will be elected first and
Sergt. Green second lieutenant. though this
has not been definitely settled. Alexan-
drians are looking forward with interest to
the reorganization of the company
1t is hardly probable now that the COM
pany will be gotten in shape for the in
auguration ceremonies of President-elect
Mckinley, though effort will be made 20
Ellis Day VIII Recover.
Contrary to all expectations Ellis Day
the negro man who was so seriously stab
oed tuesday night last by Tim Henderson
full account of which appeared in yester-
days Star will recover
Star reporter called at the Alexandria
Irhrmary this morning to see Day. but
was told that he was asleep. The matron
stated that the wounded mans condition
nnally succeeded in stopping the flow of
olcod, and that now, unless something un-
foreseen happens, the wounded man would
certainly recover. Tim Henderson, the
Day. was sent to Jail yesterday morning.
as stated in The Stars story If DAVIS
condition is such that he is able to apnear
henderson will be given preliminary ex-
animation before Mayor Thompson on Feb
ruary 10. ,.
BADLY Burned.
Shortly after o'clock last night a negro
tramp giving his name as William Butler
went to police headquarters and asked for
accommodations and >trea tment Butler
had been badly burned about the arms and
body. He said that he came from Charles
county. Nd and while, tramping to this
city he had stopped over1o the road and
made fire to keep warm. He was awak-
ened by the heat during the night oniv to
nnp him self In flames He rushed through
the woods to creek and jumped in TO
put the fire out. not, however, before he
mad been severely burned. AS there are no
special accommodations for such cases the
man was allowed to sleep in the cell room.
ana this morning went to Washington
where he will make an effort to get into
a hospital.
A Pleasant Entertainment.
The benefit last night to Harry Kramer,
an Alexandria boy. the champion trick
bicycle rider of the world was a great sue
cess. The entertainment consisted of the
local talent Of this city and WASHINGTON.
Among those who took part were Gordon
Phillips. the LeoEada Quartet, consisting of
nalis. Monroe. Smith and Evans: Hall
Spoesser and Miss Susie Humphries fancy
dancing; Sol Goldsmith and others OF
washington. Mr.. Kramer kept the audi
ence almost spellbound while he executed
some OF the most difficult feats on his
wheel ever seen in this city
Small Fire Last Night.
Last night shortly after 10 o'clock a fire
broke out In the residence of Captain Isaac
Force, No. sos Wolfe street, but It was
gotten under control quickly and a serious
confagration averted- The fire originated
from gas Jet that melted the connection
at the meter. which allowed the full flow
OF gas to become ignited. The dense smoke
awakened those who were asleep in the
adjoining houses.
The entire department turned out. but
only one engine went into service.
Criminal Docket Cleared.
With the conclusion of the Clark trial
yesterday the criminal docket of the cor
poration court was cleared up, and there
are noy no prisoners awaiting trial. Some of
the cases tried during the term have been
hanging fire since last April. There Is now
one prisoner in the jail awaiting the April
session OF the grand Jury, Ernest Wilson,
oSu wan AouSeOFe0klnS. lin f1enQer-
son. emerged with assaulting Ellis Day,
Will also be sent cn to the grand jury as
soon as Day Is able to appear against him.
Another "Hold sUp."
Another OF those ..hold-ups'' that are be-.
coming Of almost daily occurrence occurred
again last night. Mr.. Eugene Rogers, while
on his way to his home on Fayette street.
was approached by two tramps, who made
a desperate attempt to relieve him Of his
watch Mr.. Rogers gave an alarm, which
scared the men Off before they were sue
cessful. however.
Death Of Mrs. Mary Mccarthy.
Mrs. Mary Mccarthy. wife of Mr.. Flor
ence Mccarthy. died yesterday at her home
on South Lee street, after long illness.
She was consistent member of st. Mary's
Catholic Church and a. kind and affection
ate wife and mother and leaves q large cir
Gle ss. Of so.a friends who viii rsgret to learn of
Good Templsr ,omcers.
Golden Light Lodge, Good Templars. has
elected the following pfiosrs: c. T.. John
H. Trimyer; v. T.. Miss Annie M. Lucas;
secretary. Charles R. Herbert; F. s.. John
H. Bartlett; treasurar, j. Fred Birreli:
marshal, Ernest Lyies. Delegates were
appointed to attend the District Lodge,