Evening star., 1898-05-03
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
Bids Opened for Constructing the County
Buildings.
Columbia Fire Company Receives an
InvftatiOn-The Military Company
-Enlistments From the Band.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. May 8, 1898.
Within a short while the court house and
jail of Alexandria county, which have been
located in this city for number of years,
will be transferred to o point on Fort Myer
Heights. This matter has been frequently
discussed by the country authorities, and
a few weeks ago they advertised for bids
for the construction of the necessary build
ings, according to plans which had been
selected by the board of supervisors. These
bids were opened yesterday afternoon. The
bid of ]. H. Hobson of Alexandria county
to do the work for $1S,374, being the low
est, was accepted, and he was directed to
give the necessary bond. The other bids
were: ]. H. Mcintyre, So, III; F. A. Blum
don, $21,900; Ruff & Evans, S22 900; Mason
Harper, $4,000; G H. Lowrey, $24 ,44o;
Baldwin & Peake, s23 715; NJ. S. Spear S22, =
$50; d. NJ. Weeks. $26e53; H. A Burgess,
S20,2S4, and August Gets, $24, 800.
Organ Recital.
Miss Catherine Stuart gave an organ re-
oital at Christ Church last night There
was a large attendance, and the musical
program was much enjoyed. Miss Stuart
Is the directress of Christ Church choir,
and is vocalist of great ability. Mrs.
Charles G. Lennon, who is the organist at
Christ Church, rendered several selections
in very excellent manner. The soprano
solos of Miss Blanche Rotchford were espe-
cially good.
Funeral of Chas. Greenwood.
The funeral Of the late Charles Green
wood, who died at his home on Patrick
street yesterday morning, will take place
tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. R. E.
Lee Camp, G. ", will attend the funeral
in body.
Receives an Invitation.
The Columbia Fire Engine Company has
received an invitation to attend the an
nual convention of the Maryland State
t1remen's Association, which will be held
at Salisbury, Md, June s, 0 and 10. 1t is
believed 1t will be accepted. The Column
bia Company has been attending these
Maryland conventions for the past five
the first prize in the water throwing con-
test. Today it holds the worlds record
for time, having thrown water $50 feet in
five minutes and six seconds from the time
f1re was started under the boiler.
There has been some opposition TO the
Columbia Company taking its engine out
OF town, but ii is believed this will be easi-
ly overcome. The fire department of Alex
andria Is purely volunteer one, and it is
thought the company should be allowed
thls pleasure once year at least.
Third Regiment Field Band.
AT meeting of the Sd Regiment Vir-
ginia Volunteer Field Band the following
members volunteered their services to the
United States, and are prepared to leave
for Richmond whenever they may be call
ed upon so to do: w. E. d. Kraus sergeant
major; c. F. Adam, Castina Briscoe Philip
T. Briscoe, L. A. Cook, w. J. Carroll, A D.
Deeton. L. B. Gordon, W. H. Humphries,
Z. X; HumPhries, w. S. Harper. S. Has
lett, NJ. K. Hammill, E. E. Jett, j. T. Lu-
cas-, +. +. Matter, A. w. Melchior, D. E.
Robey, w. H. Swain, j. S. Simmons F. w.
Smith. b. F. Scrivener, E. Walker and W
w. Welcker.
Alexandria Light Infantry.
The regular weekly meeting of the Alex
andria Light Infantry last night was large
ly attended. Capt. Bryan put the men
through the manual of arms and foot
movements for about an hour.
The non-commissioned officers took charge
of the recruits. and they were taught the
first rules that govern a soldier. When the
order comes for the company to move they
will be prepared for it.
Police Court.
Mayor Simpson disposed of the follow
ing cases in the police court this morning
VIM. Washington, charged with disorderly
conduct, was fined $3.50; Wm. Ford,
charged with asaulting Allen Giles. was
fined s.; Albert Richards and Elizabeth
Lewis, charged with disorderly conduct,
were fined $3.50 each; Florence Knight
charged with disordery conduct, was fined
S2.Io; George Jones, charged with using
vulgar and abusive language, was fined
$3.50.
Brevities.
No business of Importance was trans
acted at the meeting Of the Business Mems
League last night.
Delegations from the three lodges of the
Junior Order U. A. NJ of this city paid a
fraternal visit to Excelsior Council of Falls
Church last night
The Owl Club will give a full dress ball
and cake walk at Odd Fellows Hall to-
morrow night.