Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-15
ALEXANDRIA, AFFAIRS
Light Infantry Company Engages in
Weekly Drill.
OFFICERS OF TEE THIRD, REGIMENT
The Attempted Suicide Of a Former
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GENERAL AND PERSONAL
OFFICERS OF TEE THIRD, REGIMENT
GENERAL AND PERSONAL
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The Alexandria Light Infantry, forty
strong, under command of Capt Albert
Bryan, held it's regular weekly meeting and
drill last night Capt. Bryan put the men
through the manual of arms and foot
movements for about hour and an
Eounced that he would shortly begin Skin
mish drills. The commissioned and nom
commissioned officers were directed to
study UP the field movements.
AS anticipated in The Star, Lieut.. Col
Grenville Gaines Of Warrenton was Sat
urday last elected colonel of the Sd Regi-
ment, Virginia Volunteers, to succeed Col
William Male, who was appointed adju-
tant general of the state by Gov Tyler
The other officers elected are: Lieutenant
colonel, H. c. Burrows, formerly major
of the regiment; major, Thomas S. Kellar,
formerly captain of the Monticello Guards
Of Charlottesville. The Alexandria Light
Infantry officers returned Saturday night
Remains Taken to Culpeper.
The remains of the late Mrs. Helen A.
Miller, who died at her home on North CO.
lumbus street yesterday morning, were yes
terday taken to Culpeper for interment
Mrs. Miller had been i'll but short time.
and her death was q great shock to her
many friends.
To Celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
The regular weekly meeting of the An
cent Order of Hibernians Sunday after
noon was largely attended and much bust
ness of Importance to members was trans
acted. Arrangements were completed for
an elaborate banquet in honor of st. Pat
ricks day.
Funeral of Frank Balnnger.
Frank s. Ballinger, who died at his home
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late residence this afternoon at 2:3O o'clock,
and was attended by a large number Of
friends
Mr.. Ballinger was a very popular young
Alexandrian, and his death caused great
sorrow among his many friends. He suf-
fered from a complcat icn of diseases sub
hitting to several operations none Of
which could relieve him.
Will Re-EnIist.
Mr.. William Wheatley, who has been at
tached to the United States monitor Am
phitrite for several years past, returned to
his nome in this city yesterday, Mr.. Wheat
ley will spend a short time with his parents
and then re-enlist in the navy.
Attempted Suicide.
A dispatch from st. Louis says: "E. P.
Specht has added another sensational chap
ter to the history of hisi family An early
morning dash through the St.yJames Hotel
in his Undertaking, an escape from a hun
dred OBTAINING hands, visit to the Turkish
bath rooms of the Southern Hotel in the
same scant attire, and a desperate attempt
to Kill himself with penkmfe eliminated
in his removal to the City Hospital, where
he is now in precarious condition
Edward p. Specht is a son Of Mr.. Joseph
Specht of Gunston Hall. and a brother of
Rev. Joseph A. Specht, who was formerly
student at the Virginia Theological Sem
mary, but who was recently ordained to
the ministry in the diocese of Washington.
h. L. Lee Camp, C. v.
r. E. Lee Camp, Confederate Veterans,
held its regular meeting last night. At the
conclusion Of the routine business Col Ar
thur Herbert began the reading Of his
tory Of the 18th Virginia Regiment, which
he had compiled. Col. Herbert will read
this history to the camp in sections until
completed.
Friends Express Regret.
The many friends Of Rev. L. 1. McDougle,
who has for several years past been pastor
of Trinity NJ. E. Church. this city. express
deep regret that the annual conference did
not return him to the charge. During his
connection with Trinity Church Mr.. Nc
Dougle has made number of warm
friends. Trinity Church will not be sup
piled for a day or So when Presiding Elder
Ball will mama Mr.. McDougle's successor.
Meeting of Supervisors.
a meeting of the Alexandria county board
Of supervisors was held in this city yester-
day afternoon. The board was engaged for
several hours auditing accounts. The clerk
submitted his receipt from the state auditor
for the payment of collections made IN the
clerks office for the six months ending
February %. amounting to $+i2.17. The re-
port OF P: H. Walker. overseer Of the poor
for Washington district, was submitted and
ordered to be filed. The matter Of appoint
ment of overseer of roads was discussed
but action was deferred, and the board adj
jorned to meet the 18th instant.
Mrs. Wheat Deal.
Mrs. Robert w. Wheat, a lady well and
favorably known in Alexandra, died at