Evening star., 1897-06-10
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
]. Stanley Dodge Wanted on Fifteen Sepa-
rate Charges Of Forgery.
II Go to Baltimore ON Reuuisitfon
. Federal Appointment.
Evening Star Bureau,
No. $50 King Street,
Ro11 Tolorhnno No Hn0

| ALEXANDRIA, Va, June 10, 1897.
Dodge. the alleged forger. still occupies \
cell at the city Jail awaiting a requisition
] from the Maryland authorities, upon the ar
l rival Of which he will be taken to Baltimore
to answer fifteen charges Of forgery commit
ted ON merchants of that city. 1t seems
that Dodge has not confined himself to this
city and Baltimore. having been guilty of
similar offenses in Long Island and at
points in Massachusetts. He vas at one
time an inmate Of the Massachusetts peni-
tentiary. 1t is thought that the proper pa
pers Will arrive here tomorrow.
| Daughters of America.
| Delegations from the different councils of
| the Daughters Of America will pay a fra
| ternal visit to Mt. Vernon Council, D. Of
A. OF this city. tomorrow night. Several
| new members will be initiated. After the
meeting reception will be held and re-
| freshments served. Delegations from the
| socal councils of the Junior Order of Amer
lean Mechanics VIII also be in attendance.
Col. Mosby's Visit.
| Col. John 8. Mosby is in this city on a
visit to relatives. The colonel is enjoying
! the best of health. He says he always en-
joys visit to Alexandria. 1t is said he
| will soon receive a good appointment from
the present administration, perhaps con-
sulship.
Picnic at Riverside.
A large number of persons attended the
picnic for the benefit Of St. Mary's Catho-
lie Church, at Riverside Park today. The
picnic was given under the auspices of the
st. Joseph'S Aid Society of that church. A
game of base ball will be played on the
grounds this evening between the Evening
Stars and the Y. M. s. l.. teams.
The Mfkado.
The Alexandria Opera Company is ar
ranging to produce the 'tMikado'' in the
near future. 1t will be remembered that
this company very successfully presented
'Pinafore'' a few months ago, and it's ap-
pearance in the next opera is looked for
ward to with much pleasure. Miss Mai r.
Greenwell. who sang the part of Joseph
inc in "Pinafore," will sing the role Of
Yum Yum: Mr.. Franklin S. Field will ap-
pear as Nanki Poo, Mr.. Geo. H. Evans will
be the Pooh Bah. and the other characters
will be by leading singers of the city. The
chorus will be composed of some of Alex
andria's best vocal talent
Police Report.
There was but one case for trial in the
police court this morning-that of Winter
case was continued until this evenings
session.
Attempted Robbery.
+ An unsuccessful attempt was made last
night to enter the store of Mr.. Simon
Gunzberger. on King street. The thieves
eEdeavored to cut the glass in the west
show window, but were scared off before
they could accomplish their purpose.
/ General and Personal.
Mr.. ]. l.. Parker, who is employed by the
Western Electric Company of New York, is
spending his vacation with his parents in
this city.
/ Mr.. J. Richard Harlow is quite sick at
his home, on North Royal street.
Mr.. Thomas Rouss, general superinten-.
dent. Of the Hydraulic brick works, at
Waterloo, is confined to his home by sick
ness.
/ Tomorrow and Saturday will be known
as summer ember. days and will be OBJ
served as fast days by Catholics in this
city.
. 1t is suggested that repainting would not
mar the appearance of the local car on the
Mt. Vernon railway.
Prof: E. R. Dunn has been engaged to
furnish the music at the Hotel Adams al
st. Georges Island. Maryland, for the
summer season. He will assume his new
duties July 1.
. Rev. Father F.. X. Mccarthy. assistant
from Fails Church.
Mr.. John D. Hooe. formerly of this city,
but now of Warrenton, was in this city
yesterday ON business.
Rock the horse of the Columbia hose
wagon, on the sick list for some time past.
is improving and will be returned to sery-
ice In few days. The Columbia company
has been very unfortunate of late with
its horses. one of the engine team having
died of lockjaw a few days since
A large excursion party from Danville
ara Lynchburg. en- route to Washington,
passed through this city this morning via
the Southern railway. Later in the day
they went to Mt. Vernon over the electric
railway.
Miss Eva Padgett is visiting friends in
Philadelphia
. A large force of men is employed in re-
moving the debris Of the recent fire.
The buildings Of the Washington and AL
exandria Ferry Company in this city are
being repainted.
The Erdberren Fest for the benefit of the
German Lutheran Church will be held to-
night and tomorrow night.