Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-10
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
Question Of Repaving King Street to
Come Before Council.
CITIZENS INTERESTED IN THE SUBJECT
Virginia Theological Seminary to
Again Choose a Dean.
GENERAL AND PERSONAL
GENERAL AND PERSONAL
Evening Star Bureau,
No. 80 King street
Dell Telephone. No. 1O6).

1t is expected that the matter of repaving
King street from Fairfax street to Royal
street. which has been discussed several
times in the city council and returned to
the committee on streets, will come up for
final settlement at the next meeting of the
council Chairman Smith of the committee
on streets has been untirfng in his efforts
to procure some legislation looking to the
repaving of King street from the Strand
with some improved material, and has gone
SO far as to get petitions from a majority
OF the property holders along King street
asking the council to make these improve
ments.
1t is believed if the square referred to
above is paved. so that the people can see
the effect, that other squares will follow
in rapid succession. Certain 1t is, say
many people. King street is a very ugly
thoroughfare in point of paving. and some
thing should be done to remove the I'M
slightly cobblestones that now meet the eye
not alone of Alexandrians. but of many
thousands of strangers who pass over this
street on the trains of the electric railway
to and from Mount Vernon.
Father Stanord's Lecture.
The Young Mems Sodality Lyceum was
packed to the doors last night by the many
admirers and friends of Rev. Father d.
j. Stafford. assembled to hear his lecture.
Macbeth. or the Punishment of Crime"
The entire audience was most highly en-
tertained.
Progressive Euchre.
Miss Mamie Marshall entertained a num-
Der of her friends at the residence Of her
father, Mr.. John A. Marshall, at a progress
sive euchre party, last night. Among those
present were Misses Matte Hopkins Lena
King, Natalie Bousch, Edith Lindsay,
Louise Price, Ida Grigg Daisy Marshall
and Messrs. Aubrey Clarke of Washington.
NJ. F. Carlin, James Smythe, Fawcett
Gregg. John Adamson, Charles Entwsle,
Melville Lindsay and Robert Zimmerman.
Miss Marshall was ably assisted in enter
tanning her guests by her sister, Miss Daisy
Marshall. A collation. was served.
Want More Cars.
There is some complaint that sufficient
cars are not attached to the electric trains
leaving Washington in the afternoon. Now
that Christmas shopping has commenced,
many Alexandrians go to Washington
daily and all seem to want to come home
about the same time.
To Elect Dean.
The trustees of the Virginia Theological
Seminary will meet the 10Th instant to
elect dean for the seminary. Rev. DR..
Mckim of Epiphany Church, Washington,
was elected at the last meeting, but he de-
cided to remain in Washington.
Circuit Court.
In the circuit court for the city the fol-
lowing business has been Transacted: Bar
bara Moore, colored, agt. W. b. Dcbie; suit
to recover damages resulting from inju-
ries TO her house caused by the firing of a
cannon during a visit to this city of Mr..
w j. Bryan; jury. and verdict for de-
PENDANT. Citizens National Bank of Wash
lngton aGt Windsor and Windsor: iudg-
II a Iii
tional Bank of Washington agt. Windsor
and Brown; judgment for plaintiff for
S3,2Io. Court has adjourned for the term
Heavy Fog.
The heavy fCg which enveloped the CITY
this morning extended across the river and
made navigation almost impossible During
the morning fog horns and whistles could be
heard at frequent intervals, to let steam
ers and other vessels know of the danger
in forging ahead. No accidents were re-
ported.
Struck by Car.
An electric car struck bread wagon,
driven 10y Mr.. Edward Clark, at the corner
OF King and Washington streets this morn
ing. The %ccident is said 10 have been
brought about by the heavy fog. Clark,
the driver, was not hurt.
Entertainments Last Night.
There was very pleasant entertainment
last night at the residence Of the Misses
Jasper. on Royal street, under the auspices
of Class No. 10 of the Baptist Sunday
school.
There also an interesting magic
lantern exhibition on upper King street,
and an oyster supper at the residence of
Mr.. a. j. Green. on South Patrick street.
Police Court.
Mayor Simpson this morning disposed of
the following cases in police court:
Chas. II. DOWNRIGHT. hobo charged
with being suspicious character, was sent
to jail, subject to the chain gang for ten
days, under the vagrant act.
Jesse Cole and Richard Washington col
ored, charged with fighting, were fined 81. 80
each.
Brcvities.
case Of diphtheria has been reported at
6O3 Queen street.
lottesville.
Alexandria Washington Lodge A F. and
A. NJ, held a regular meeting last night
and conferred degrees upon several candi-
dates.
Mr.. X. kemper has been elected grand
junior deacon of the Grand Lodge of Ma
sons of Virginia.
State Senator George A. Mushback has
returned to Richmond
The Columbia fire engine house is soon to
be reprinted, and Mr.. John II Strider chair
man of the committee on public property
the work.