Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-24

traitor on the estate of John Lannon, was
transferred from the committee on gem
era RAJ laws to the france committee.
mere were number OF old papers in
me hands Of the committee en- general
laws winch had been handed down through
several councils, and they We're dropped.
An ordinance was passed granting per-
mission to the American Telephone and
telegraph Company to enter the city with
Its wires and to operate a long-distan,e
telephone system
Two hundred dollars as much of that
amount as is necessary. was appropriated
Tor placing CT ossings on Franklin street AT
its intersection with Alfred Columbus AMI
Washington streets
Mrs. Mary E. Craven was granted per-
mission to reshingle her house at the cor
ner of Duke and Lee streets
The city engineer was directed to do some
paving in the alley back of Mr. J. NJ
Whites residence, Mr.. White to furnish the
material.
Thirty dollars was appropriated to pur-
chase three fire extingushers for the aims
house.
The committee on streets advised that
the cost of repairing King street from
Fairfax street to Royal street with vitrified
brick would be about follows: The city
council, 500: the electric railway company
si66. and the property holders, 81 400 The
matter will probably come up for formal
settlement at the next meeting of the coun-
Gil. when, it is believed, the work will be
oIueFeu- chairman Smltn stated that VI
per cent Of the property holders had sigh
ed an agreement to pay their share of the
expense. 1t is thought that with this
square completed it will be but a shor;
time before the entire street is repaired
with similar material, as most of the prom
erty holders have petitioned the council to
have the work done and agreed to pay
their proportion.
The Alexandria Infirmary.
The manager of the Alexandria Infirmary
asks that the citizens shall not forget the
usual Thanksgiving donations to that in
sttution tomorrow. The infirmary is en-
tirely dependent upon the charity of the
community for its support, and these an
nudl donations help largely. Donations
can be sent to the natron any time during
the day.
Suit for Libel.
Mr.. J. H. Alexander of Loudoun, attor-
ney for DR.. H. b. Hutchinson of that coun-
ty, has entered suit in the circuit court
of this city against the owners of the AL
eXandria Gazette for $4,000 damages for
publishing an article last June in which
IL Was said that the doctor was charged
with having committed an assault on a
widow living near Herndon while she was
under the influence of gas.
Memorial Bazaar.
Captain Frank Cunningham, vocalist. en-
tertained a large audience at the Anne
Lee memorial bazaar last night. The Con-
federate Veterans Association attended the
bazaar in body. Special features have
been arranged for each night of the fair,
which will continue through this week.
Visiting Pythinns.
large number of the District of Column
bia Knights of Pythias visited this city
last night at the invitation of Rathbone
Company, Uniform Rank. There were
about 80 visitors, and they came down
headed by brass band. A banquet was
rendered them at Shutters Hall. Sir
Knight Captain Boyer made the address
Of welcome Speeches were made by Col.
Foxwell, Mr.. Heisley, Mr. Connor and
others of Washington
Charter Granted.
The M. c. Stone Artificial Straw Manu-
featuring Company was granted charter
In the corporation court by Judge J. X M
Merton yesterday afternoon. The capital
sock was placed at s., 900, and M. C. stone
was named as president.
Thanksgiving Services.
Thanksgiving services will be held at
most of the churches tomorrow morning.
There will be union service at The Baptist
church at 10 o'clock. at which Rev. w. F.
Croft, DID,, Of Washington, will preach
taking as his subject, Liberty"
Drevitles.
There were no cases Of importance in the
police court this morning,
Mr.. William Kinzer. a former Alex
andrian. with his wife and child, is stopping
at Steuernagles Hotel.
Miss Minnie McCue, who has been visiting
friends in this city. has returned to her
home in Philadelphia
Mr.. Rolla Henry is critically Ill at his
home on Queen street.
Mr.. William H. Melchoir and Miss Annie
Lee Woodward will be married Tuesday
next, the Both instant
The post Office will observe Sunday hours
tomorrow = Thanksgiving day and the
banks will be closed