The times., 1898-02-22
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA
Mr.. Crupper, the New Postmaster,
to Take Office April |.
He Is Il Popular Citizen and Con :
nectcd With the Washington
Lumber Company.

Alexandria Feb 21-Mr Joseph l..
Crupper, whose name was sent TO the
Senate today by President Mckinley to
be postmaster. at this city, is one of the
most popular citizens of Alexandria
among Democrats as well as in his own
party, and the appointment meets with
general satisfaction. Although d, young
man, Mr.. Crupper has rendered valuable
service to his party, and received the
Endorsement of the leading Republicans
and the support of State Chairman Ag-
new. MIR. Crupper is now vice-president
of the e. E. Jackson Lumber Company,
of Washington, and is also a director in
the Jackson Lumber Company OF Plants
burg, Ala. Postmaster Cariin's term does
not expire until April II, but as the post
office quarter begins on April ]. Mr.
Crupper will take charge of the Office OH
that day. Mr.. Thomas Burroughs, who
held the position for many years, will be
made assistant postmaster.
Mr.. S. l.. Monroe, recently elected clerk
of the city gas works, viii not assume the
duties of the Office until March |, having
at the request of Internal Revenue Col
lector Agnew. consented to finish out the
month III ms present position Oh deputy
collector. Capt. Fountain Beattie viii
succeed Mr.. Monroe in the revenue ser
vics, and il is understood that Mr.. a. II.
Agnew will probably be made stamp dep
uty in place of Capt. Beattie.
Washington's birthday win not be cele
brated In a general way in this city to-
morrow. In years gone by the day was
made the occasion of i magnificent parade
which was. participated in by the mill
tary, fire department, societies and busi-
ness men. OF course the public schools.
the banks and city and Federal offices
will be closed. The Junior Order Of
American Mechanics viii participate in n
street parade in the morning and so 10
Mount Vernon at. noon and TIA ke part in
the. ceremonies incident to the raising OF
the Stars and Stripes over the tomb OF
Washington On their return they will
march to Odd Fellows Hail. and will be
welcomed by Mayor George L. Simpson.
Subsequently Martha Washington Coun-
ell No. 1. Daughters of America. will be
instituted In the afternoon the Catholic
I.vceum will hold a celebration at their
hall. on Duke street when the farewell
address of Washington viii be read. ana
prominent speakers will deliver addresses
Alexandria Washington Lodge of Ma
sons will also hold meeting and appro-
priately celebrate the day
Mr. T. Florence Mccarthy. Of this city.
and Miss Josie Leonard. of Fredericks-
burg. were married at St. Marys Church,
in that city. at o'clock this morning.
The nuptiai mass was soiemnized by the
pastor. Rev Father De Muyuek. assisted
by Rev. H. J. Cutler. of this city. Many
friends of the groom from this city were
present. Mr. and Mrs. Mccarthy will
reside in Alexandria.
The trading stamp company has dis
continued business in this city.
Mrs Mary Darley died at her home on
Princess street yesterday. She was sew
enty-two years old. Mrs. barley came TO
this city from Scotland when a little girl.
She was well known and respected. Her
funeral will take place on Wednesday af-
ternoon.
Mr.. J. H Bitter the father of DIR. j.
II. Bitter, of this city. died at his home
in Leesbure on Saturday. Mr.. Bitter for
merly resided in this city.
Tomorrow being a legal holiday, the reg
ular meeting of the city council will be
held on Wednesday night.
The Civil Service Commission has or
dered an examination to be held in this
city for the grades of deputy collector,
clerk gauger. storekeeper-gauger,. and
messenger in the internal revenue SER
vice.
A delightful time was enjoyed TINS
evening by the members of the Mystic
Circle and their friends, at Odd Fellows
Hall. the occasion being a smoker. a
musical and literary program was rem
dered.
Golden Light Lodge. No. 331, Good
Templars will reorganize on Thursday
night at the residence of Mr.. j. II. Tri-
myer. on Prince street. with a member
ship OF 46.
Mr. Frank Harper. jr.. and Miss Mary
Posey were married on Saturday evening
at she parsonage of Trinity M. e.
Church Rev. L. T. McDougle performed
the ceremony.
The dramatic club of Carroll Institute
of Washington will present "Rosedale''
at the opera house in this city tomorrow
night for the benefit of the Catholic
chapel at Del Ray.
The board of supervisors of Alexandria
met in this city today and adopt
ed a resolution requesting Gov. Tyler not
to sign the bill Incorporating the town
of Rosslyn. The members of the board,
with Mr.. J. r. Cation, of this city. went
to Richmond today and presented the res
olution to the governor.
The Fairfax county court has been en-
gagged today in hearing the case of Robert
Hamilton. charged with wrecking
and Ohio Railway train in
December last, near RavenSworth.