Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-13
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
Death of Dr.. Bedford Brown, a Prominent
Confederate Veteran.
Trials of Arson Cases Set for the goth
Instant - Opening of
Public Schools.
Evening Star Bureau,
No. 80 King St.,
Doll rTNayo-ho-1 NJ 100


home on North Washington street at an
early hour this morning, after painful
illness. While DR.. Brown has been on the
sick list for some time, his death is a great
shock to the community in which he has
so long resided and been so highly re-
spected.
DIR. Hunter Mcclure of Richmond arrived
here yesterday morning for the purpose of
performing an operation on DR.. Brown,
which. it was hoped. would result in pro-
longing his life The operation was per-
formed by DR.. Mcclure last night, assisted
by DR.. Hugh Mcclure and DR.. George T.
Klipstein. DR.. Brown appeared to stand
the operation very we'll. but along about
morning he grew worse, and soon passed to
the great beyond.
DR.. Brown has been a resident of Alex
andria for long term of years, and Alex
andria has not a citizen that was more
highly respected or more beloved. He
was a Christian gentleman of the noblest
type, and was always friend to those in
affection or distress. He was a prominent
member of r. z. Lee Camp. Confederate
., having served through the en-
tire war between the states as medi cal
director of the army of North Carolina.
Dr. Brown was son of the late Senator
Brown Of North Carolina He has always
cut the country, and although he was a
physician of the old school he persistently
kept up with every advance of the medi-
cal science. AS a lecturer he has on more
than one occasion shown he possessed a
masters mind in the treatment of the
subject under discussion. His comrades in
r. E. Lee Camp, Confederate Veterans,
his personal friends and the citizens gen.
orally deeply mourn his death and sympa-
thize greatly with his bereaved family.
He leaves widow and three grown chill
dren.
Police Court.
In the police court this morning Mayor
Simpson disposed Of the following cases:
VIM. Nicholson. charged with drunk and
disorderly conduct Saturday night, was
fined $3.50. Otto Vogelgesang, charged
with assaulting John Wenzel, was fined
$. Noble Mckinney, charged with disor-
derby conduct, was dismissed Frank
Payne, who escaped from the chain gang,
was sent back with ten days added to his
original sentence.
Arson Cases.
The case of Richard Burnett, charged
with having set fire to the barn of Con-
slant Ponnett in West End, an account
of which appeared in The Star, will come
up IN the Fairfax county court the Goth
instant. Already the greater part of the
Alexandria police force has been sum-
moned as witnesses III the case. The case
Of George Chichester, on the same charge,
will be heard at the same time.
City Council.
There will be a special meeting of the
city council tonight at o'clock to con-
slider several matters of Importance relat-
ing to street improvements. The question
of grade on North Alfred street. which
has caused some trouble of late, will prob
ably be settled.
Mrs. Craven's Funeral.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Ernest
Craven, whose death was mentioned i'll
Saturdays Star, took place from Trinity
Methodist Episcopal Church this afternoon
and was attended by a large number Of
the friends of the deceased. Rev. L. L. Nc
Dougle conducted the service.
Charter Granted.
Judge Norton has granted a charter in
the corporation court to the Alhambra
Company, the object of which is the con-
Quoting of a hotel and restaurant bust
ness. The capital stock is $1,000 and Mr.
G. l.. Boothe is named as the Alexandria
agent. The officers are j. NJ. Frank, presi-
dent; Harry Williams, vice president, and
Sigismund Enrich, secretary and treasurer,
all of Washington.
The Churches.
Resident rectors officiated in the various
churches yesterday and preached to large
congregations
Rev. Bergman Green, rector Of Christ
Church, preached to a large audience at
the railroad reading rooms yesterday AFTER
noon.
Beginning with Tuesday night a series
of meetings will begin, to run about two
weeks, and the evenings named the fol-
lowing speakers will preach: Tuesday, Rev.
J. II. Butler; Wednesday, Rev. c. E. Ball;
Thursday, to be supplied; Friday, F. L.
Benson.
Failed to Hit the Mark.
City Electrician Kirby was bitten ON the
hand last week by his dog. Yesterday he
requested Officer Ferguson to kill the
animal. The officer repaired to Mr.. Kir-
by's back yard, but after firing two shots
and not coming within a mile of the mark
he concluded to postpone the killing until
today, when some other officer VINO is q
better shot is on duty.
Mrs. Naylor Dead.
Mrs John H. Naylor died yesterday
afternoon after a comparatively brief ILL
ness. She was in the prime of life Her
husband and three children survive her.
Public schools.
Ali Of the public schools began their
fall sessions this morning with a large
attendance. Those stores which sold school
supplies did a thriving business.
Brevitlcs.
valuable horse belonging to Mr.. Chas
King died of collie on North Washington
street last night.
The condition of Mrs. Hesselins Smith is
reported as being critical.
Mr.. Samuel Dement, has been appointed
manager of the Big Four Cigar Company.
Miss Emma Duty is visiting friends in
OceoQuan.
Councilman Louis Brill continues quite
i'll at his home on Pitt street.
The funeral of the late Archibald Green
took place yesterday afternoon from 53l
South Fairfax street.
new schedule has been adopted on the
Washington ferry line.
Auditors Report Ratified.
Judge Cox has ratified the report of the
auditor in the matter of the assignment Of
A. J. Joyce's Sons, and has directed dis
tributipn of assets under the report