Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-24
Citizens Organizing to Secure a Gov
eminent Armor Plate Mill.
BUSINESS MEMS LEAGUE In CHARGE
Hibernian Excursion and Other
Events Of Local Interest.
GENERAL AND PERSONAL
Evening Star Bureau.
No. 81, King street.
(Rsll Ttlenhone Nh llGl

There was an interesting meeting of the
Business Mems League In their rooms, at
the corner of King and Washington
streets, last evening for the purpose OF
setting forth reasons why the United
states government should locate the pro-
posed armor plate mill in or near this city
Inc meeting was an enthusiastic one all
the business men realizing the great i'm
portance Of using every effort to have the
mill located here.
PRESIDENT Harlow was instructed to an
point committee and wait upon the prom
er authorities to present the many al
vantages for such plan. in this city.
Ihat Alexandria has superior facilities
Tor manufacturing of all sorts is corcee-
ed by those who are familiar with its To-
cation 1t has a magnificent water front.
With depth at the wharves that will
noat the largest vessels II has direct
railroad connections running north. east
south and west, affcrding ready transpor,
tation from the coal and iron fields of the
country, and desirably located pronertv
can De easily acquired. Rents are cheap
ana the markets are well supplied and
prices moderate al"
should the United States government To-
care mere the mill would be within a few
n;Ies OF the proving grounds at Indian
bead and in close proximity to the govern
ment OFFICES in Washington
Every effort will be made by the business
len 70 impress these advantages upon the
az, V.ocia.s having the matter in charge, and
the predic ton is that should they prov,
successful 1t will give to the old town a
boest 1t has not had since the war
II is said tn. t the armor plate mill will
give employment to about LOCO men.
Hfbernian Excursion.
The excursion of Alexandria Division.
Ancient Order Of Hibernians. to River
view today has been a great success. The
athletic games attracted a large number
OF people. and they were very interesting.
A large number of tickets have been sold
Tor topights boat.
Sons of Confederate Veterans.
There will be regular meeting of NJ. d.
Corse Camp, Sons of Confederate Veterans.
this evening, at which considerable bus
mess of Importance to members will be
transacted. This organization is now in a
f1ourishing condition.
Another White Chapel Fight.
Daisy Belmont, one of the residents Of
the Whitechapel district, who has been
in the tolls several times Of late for dis
orderly conduct, was before Mayor Simp-
son in the police court again this morning.
charged with assaulting an inmate of
Sadee Bpsh's house about 10 O'Clock last
night. She was fined $.
Police Court.
In the police court this morning Mayor
Simpson disposed of the following cases:
Kate Washington, charged with disorderly
conduct, dismissed; Fannie Chapman.
charged with disorderly conduct and fight
ing: fined S: Charles Watkins, ch:rged
with Indecent exposure, fined s.; Ellen
Beale, charged with disorderly conduct.
fined So: Fanny Stewart for disorderly
conduct, was fined $3.50
A Slight Fire.
About 12:45 o'clock this morning Officer
Young found Travers' machine shop, On
King street between Washington and st.
Asaph, on fire. and Immediately turned in
an alarm. He effected an entrance, and,
with a small hose attached to the hydrant,
succeeded in putting out the flames before
much damage was done. The fire depart
ment was not needed.
In New Quarters.
The Hydraulion Fire Company is now
comfortably settled in its new quarters. on
Patrick street. The house is up-to-dats
and conveniently arranged. The only
thing needed to make its equipment perfect
is the electric trip fer sounding the alaryn
and releasing the horses, such as has been
recently put in the Columbia engine house
by Engineer Wood and Mr.. Graham Hill Of
the Bell Telephone. Company. This trip,
WHICH Is dttdcncu 10 tne Bell telepnOue,
works like a charm. and it is believed that
the board OF fire wardens will order one
put in the Hydraulion house. and also in
the Relief hook and ladder house. 1t is a
great time saver in responding to alarms
and can be put in at small cost. Many
people go to the Columbia engine house
each day at noon to watch it work. The
trip sounds the alarm, stops the clock.
turns up the gas and releases the horses,
all at the same time.
Field Bands Return.
After being in camp for two weeks at
Chapel Point, Nd, the Sd Regiment vir-
ginia Volunteer Field Band struck their
tents this morning and left for home. They
will reach here tonight about 10 o'clock.
A number of the stay-at-homes went down
on the boat this morning to return with
the boys.
Joke on an Omeer.
There is a good joke being told on Officer
Sherwood, night statiopkeeper at police
headquarters. Last night Daisy Belmont
vas locked up for disorderly conduct. The
same woman was locked up several nights
ago, and made bluff at committing sui
eide, which gave Stationkeeper Hall quite
a scare. Officer Sherw BOD not being onto"
the joke. 1t is said, was determined that
Daisy should not shuttle or this mortal
coil while under his charge. and. II Is
said by his brother officers, that he got a
VaS, VINO was 3peuulng the uigut ~
headquarters, to sit in a chair in front Of
"Daisy's" cell all night He supplied rhe
tramp with papers, it Is said, and as soon
as he had finished reading one, another
would be ready for MIN, and thus the night
was spent
Officer Sherwood, 1t is said. was also a
little wary Of Caesar Baltimore. who was
confined at headquarters with charge OF
lunacy opposite his name on the blotter,
but all was well this morning.
Suspected OF Insanity.
Caesar Baltimore. well-known and
Woodworking colored man. lost his balance.
mentally. yesterday afternoon and created
some little excitement by appearing on
the roof Of shed adjoining his house with
his child In his arms. He was coaxed
down by Officer Lyles and taken to police
headquarters, where DIR. Purvis prescribed
some medicine, which quieted him down.
This morning he appeared perfectly ra-
tional and seemed to remember his actions
Of yesterday afternoon. which he attrib-
uted to the effects Of fever following
dumb chill.
A commission OF lunacy. composed of
Drs. VIM. NJ Smith ana VIM. r. Purvis
and Magistrates Whittlesey, Beach and
6ipple, was held on the Baltimore casesthis
incoming and they decided to turn him over
to his family for safe keeping.