Evening star., 1898-06-22
AFFAIRS IN AL ExANDRIA
Epworth League Of NJ. E. Church South
Gives an Entertainment.
Corner Stone Laying This Afternoon
Recovery of Lost Batons-Gen-
eral ana Personal.
Evening Star Bureau,
No. 529 King street,
Bell Telephone. No. LOG.


ALEXANDRIA, Va, June o. 1898.
The Epworth League of the NJ. E. Church
South of this city last night gave a So
ciable at the church. The edifice was pack
ed, and the program was fully up to eX-
Pectations. Those who participated in the
evenings festivities and the character of
performances were: The Mandolin Club,
Messrs. Hancock, kaufman and Jet; BARI
tone solo, Mr.. VIM. Bryant; recitation,
Mr.. Ben Wheatley; violin solo, Herbert
Goodrich; vocal selection, Messrs. H. K.
and 8. F. Field, Joseph Rodgers and T. H.
Netherland; piano selection, Henry Steiner;
contralto solo, Miss Bette Pollard; organ
selections, Mrs. Chas. Lennon; recitation,
Miss Demaine. The accompanies were
Misses Lula Cockey, Alice Thomas and
Mr.. Sherman Fowler After the program
had been rendered refreshments were serv-
ed
The sociable was given under the au-
spices of the literary department., in charge
of Miss Anna Summers
Corner Stone Laying.
This afternoon at 4:30 o'clock delega-
ton Of prominent Masons Of this city will
go on special train to Fort Myer to par
ticipate in laying of the corner stone of
the new county court house and Jail.
Grand Master R. w. Duke of Washington
be the orators of the occasion.
Police Bntons Found.
The police "biliies,' which were recently
stolen from the police station, were found
in the window of Police Commissioner
Lindsays warehouse on South Union
street. A note was attached, which stated
that If the police would be more attentive
to their duties and stop hanging about
places where they can get pies and cakes,
they would not be robbed and thievery
would not be SO frequent.
The note also stated that one OF the ON
GERS allowed his pocket to be picked of S44
at the Southern depot recently, and, fuf-
ther, that the citizens will not be surprised
to near of the officers being robbed OF their
clothes while patrolling their beats during
the night. The writer Of the note evident
ly had grudge against the police force.
The police have the suspect under sur
veillance, and every effort will be made 20
prove the charge against him.
Virginia Troops to Move.
A report was current this morning In
this city to the effect that the Sd Virginia
Regiment, now stationed at Camp Alger,
Va, would be among the troops to be sent
to Portsmouth, Va, for transfer on trans
ports to Porto Rico. This rumor caused
CONSERVATION among the parents and
friends of the Alexandria boys. The rumor
could not be verified.
Election of Officers.
Eureka Court, Daughters Of the Sphinx.
of this city, met last night and elected Of
ficers for the ensuing term.
Universal Lodge, No. !, the Oldest col
ored Masonic body in this state, met last
night and elected the following officers for
the ensuing term: Worshipful master,
Magnus l.. Robinson; senior warden, Will
liam H. Whiting junior warden, R. j.
TD,rr ID pnhf
treasurer. George 7. Preston; chaplain,
William S. Bayne; senior deacon, William
A. Carter; junior deacon, Lucien Gains;
stewards, c. S. Bell and Charles Preston;
tyler, Weston Green.
Mayors Court,
Mayor Simpson this morning had but one
case before him, that Of Berthe Gibbons,
charged with being, drunk and disorderly,
and also with using abusive language to-
ward Officer Ferguson while she was
locked up. The mayor fined Bertie 81. 90 for
each offense.
General and Personal.
Quartermaster Sergeant Charles Appich
of this city, of Company F, I'd Virginia
Burgundy, Fairfax county, Va, We're mar
ried in Washington yesterday.
The lawn party given by st. Joseph's Aid
Society last night was very well attended.
The Young Mems Sodality Lyceum held
a meeting last night at its hall on Duke
street.
The George Mason Council, Royal Area
mum, held its regular semi-monthly meet
ing last night. One member was initiated
ana some important papers read. A dele
CATION from Washington attended the meet
ing.
In the corporation court yesterday the
trial of Frank Leonard, charged with horse
stealing, was postponed.
Mr. Isaac Hall, well-known citizen,
who had been ill for some time, died at his
home on Lee street yesterday.