Evening star., 1898-03-12
AT FAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
Farmers Institute Listens to Addresses,
Completes Business and Adjourns
Death of Mrs. Scott-Appointiment of
Deputy COllectOr-Extension of
Carrier Scrvice-Other News.
Evening Star Bureau,
so King Street.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va, March II, 1893
The Farmers Institute for the eighth
congressional district of Virginia. which
has been in session at the Opera House for
the past two days, completed its business
and adjourned late yesterday evening. The
afternoon session yesterday was taken up
almost entirely by the discussion Of the
production of milk. A number of able ad-
dresses were made, and there was a general
discussion of the subject by the farmers
present.
1t is believed this institute will prove Of
great benefit to the farmers in this vicinity,
ss it gives them AN opportunity to get to-
gether and exchange views on the various
methods of farming now in vogue.
Death of Mrs. Scott.
Mrs. Walter Scott who was operated on
about ten days ago at the Alexandria In
frmary, died at that institution last night.
Mrs. Scott was suffering with a tumor
which was removed, it was believed, sue
cessfully, for she appeared to improve rap
IDLY. Yesterday, however. there was a sud-
den turn for the worse in her condition.
Violent palpitation of the heart ensued,
| which resulted fatally. Mrs. Scott was
about ffty-seven years of age. She came
to this city from Fairfax county several
years ago.
i. Increased MniI Facilities.
Through the efforts of Postmaster c. C.
| Carlin arrangements have been made by
the Post Office Department for the free de-
livery of mail in the West End, a suburb of
| this city. 1t is only necessary for the resi-
dents Of West End to have their houses
numbered, at a cost of about twenty-five
cents each, and put down the board side
mail delivered at their doors twice each
| day. Collections will be made also from
boxes in the vicinity. Under the present
system some of the residents of West End
have to walk a rnile and half to the post
| office. 1t is believed that the interested
residents will in short while take advan-
tage OF the new arrangement.
No Room for Patients.
AS a result of the reduced appropriations
made at the recent session of the Virginia
legislature for the care of the insane, and
on account Of the removal of local men
from the boards of these institutions, the
city Jail will lave to be used temporarily
| at least. asylum for the insane. City
Sergeant Smith has received letter from
Superintendent Drewry. of the Central State
Hospital at Petersburg stating that he will
be N able to receive George Payne and Car
rie Starton of this city, who were recently
adjuGSed insane.
Choice OF Il Colonel.
Capt. Bryan and Lieuts. Marbury and
Atkinson of the Alexandria Light Infantry
went to Charlottesville today for the pur-
pose of taking part in the election of
colonel for the Sd Regiment, Virginia Vol
unteers, to succeed Col William Lalle, ad-
jutant of the state militia. 1t is thought
that Lieut.. Col Granville Gaines of War
renton will be chosen. Col. Gaines has
been lieutenant colonel of the Sd Regiment
for number of years and has proved to be
highly efficient officer and every inch a
military man. and his selection will give
entire satisfaction, not alone in the Sd
Regiment, but throughout the state militia
generally. The A. L. l. officers will return
to Alexandria tonight.
Funeral OF Gen. Davis.
The funera! of the late Gen. NJ G. NJ
Davis took place from the residence Of his
son. Mr.. Chas. NJ Davis, this afternoon at
. o'clock The remains Will be taken to
Remington, Va, for intermeat.
Gen. Davis leaves two sons and a aaugh-
ter, all married. He was the Oldest sur
Yiv1ng confederate general, and organized
the lst Florida Regiment of Cavalry. Pre-
Vious to entering the army he was a law
yer of ability and prominent member of
the Florida state convention. After the
war he resumed the practice of law in
florida, fI a and later @ in washington: The last
few years of his life he lived with his mar
ried son in Alexandria. He was a cousin of
Jefferson Davis and an intimate friend of
Daniel Webster.
Police Court.
In the Police Court this morning Mayor
Simpson disposed of the following cases:
Josephine Cole, charged with being drunk
and disorderly, was fined $50; Maud Tip
petit, on same charge, was fined s.; Henry
Clark, charged with firing a pistol in the
street, fined $40; LOWE Washington and
Harry Richardson, two small boys, cnarg-
ed with throwing stones in the street, were
fined 81 each; George Fegan. charged with
defacing the property of James Smith, was
dismissed, the complainant Withdrawing
the accusation.
Appointed Another Man.
Quite stir was created here last night
On the announcement that Mr.. Marshall l..
King. the incoming collector of the port
had appointed Mr.. George A. Nowland as
his deputy. 1t mad been generally under
stood that Mr.. James E. Johnston, who
served as secretary at the sound money"
h eadquarters in this city during the ma
tonal campaign, would receive the appoint
ment. 1t is understood Mr.. King will take
charge Of the office Monday.
EpwOrth League.
The Epworth League of the Methodist
Episcopal Church South gave a social en-
tertainment last night. The lecture room
of the church was packed, and an elabor-
ate program, consisting of vocal and in
Strumental selections and recita tons and
readings, was rendered.