The times., 1898-02-24
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA
The Norris -WoIIberg Nuptials at
Odd Fellows Hall.
l. ros,eedings OF the CounciI-The
Mayor Vefoes the Cook ResO-
fn+ iiution-NarroAv Escape.

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weddings which has taken place in Alexandria
! for some time was solemnized at O'Clock this
evening in Odd Fellows Hail. on North Columbus
| street. The contracting parties Mr.. Moses
Morris, prominent young merchant, and Mss
Rosie No.lberg. daughter of Mr.. Nathan Woll-
berg, of No. 507 Cameron tsreet. Rev DIR. Stern
OF Washington 0ficiated The bride was gowned
in white orsandie silk. trimmed in point
applique lace The veil was held with Bride
roses, and she carried shower bouquet of the
same buds The attendants were Misses Amelia
and Antoinette, sisters of the bride, who wore
white silk. The ushers were Messrs. S. and b.
Wollberg. brothers OF the bride; Jonah Bern
heimer Ferd. Bendhem. Henry Blondheim OF
this city, and Is. Rosenthal. Of Washington I'M
rnedately after the ceremony the guests re-
paired TO the banquet hall, the lower floor,
and partook OF elaborate spread. Among
those present MIR. and Mrs. Nathan Woli-
berg Mrs. Norris mother of the groom; Misses
Annie and Beckie Morris, Jacob and Louis Morris,
sisters and brothers of the groom; Mr.. and Mrs.
H. Hamburger, Mr. and Mrs. NJ Abbott, Mr..
and Mrs. j. Abbott, Mrs. A. Wahl, Mr.. and Mrs.
!. Hess, Misses b. Wender, Galaner. g. Wallach,
j. Oppenheimcr. and Messrs. Galaner, Ullman,
Samuels, and Small, of Baltimore; Miss Addie
Levy, of New York. Miss Bachraeh of Decatur,
H.; Misses Fanny Abbott Blanche and Sylvan
and Mrs. Rabbi Stern, Mr.. and Mrs. B. Gusdox,
of Washington; Mayor George l.. Simpson and
wife, ex-Aiayor Henry Strauss and wife, and DIR.
). H. Lunt. The couple left at IL O'Clock tonight
for the North. Mr.. and Mrs Morris will live at
No. 120 North Royal street.
The city council held 4 short session tonight,
but little business being presented for consid-
Grafton. Mayor Simpson returned, without his
approval, the resolution adopted at the last meet
ing of the council in regard TO accepting the
note of Mr. II. I. Cook. iatc clerk OF gas for
s21j.55 in settlement OF certain notes, etc, which
had been offered by the late clerk The mayor
was of the opinion that the resolution should
have fixed the period of settlement from July.
1897, to January. ls9s. the period covered by
Expert Bainc in his examination of the gas ac-
counts. resolution in accordance with the
suggestion adopsed authorizing the mayor
and finance committee 10 accept Mr.. Cooks note
for the amount of s275js at twenty-four months
with interest.
The finance committee reported adversely on /.
proposition to amend the law by fixing
specific tax pf $40 all dealers in fish, and the
report was adopted
resolution providing for the paving of the
sidewalk the south side OF Wolfe street be-
tween st. Asaph and Washington streets, was
referred to the committee on streets. A reso-
uti"H N'7 du"pteu appIopIidlihs fi'p iol cutting
stone for the canal locks TO be used for street
crossings. petition OF C. Ashley Bladen for
Il reduction of taxes real estate
ferred 10 the committee on finance.
Mr.. Brill introduced i resolution directing
the board Of fire warden> TO inquire into the
probable cost OF telegraph fire alarm system, |
which adopted. communication from Mr.. |
Andrew J. Bayne. a gas expert. in regard to
his taking charge of the city gas works re-
ferred to the committee light.
At Fairfax Courthouse today the jury in the !
case Of Robert Hamilton. charged with attempt |
ing to wreck Chesapeake and Ohio passenger !
train, unable TO agree. and tie defendant had |
his case continued until the March term of court |
He was held in 5000 bail. The jury stood five |
for conviction and seven for acquittal. In the |
same court today Larry Bright and William |
Bright, who were arrested in this city by Lieut. I
Smith and Policeman Atkinson, charged with I
stealing brass from the Southern Railway Com
pany. pleaded guilty. Larry was given one
year in the penitentiary and Williams was /
fenced to jail for four months.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary barley took place
from her late home, Princess street. this
afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev.
Bergman Green.
The body of Mr. Benjamin Underwood who
died III Washington on Monday. was brought 10
this city today and buried Mr. Underwood
A native Of this city and was much beloved
by a large acquaintance.
Mrs. lane \. ". Whiting died at her home ON
North Fairfax street this morning at the age Of |
fifty -four years. She was the widow OF D. W. |
" hitting and leaves six children. Mrs. Whiting |
was a native OF Montgomery county, Nd, but
came 10 this city twenty years ago, with her
husband, from Prince William county.
charter was granted today by Judge Nor
on, in the corporation court, to the Park Bicycle
company. OF the District of Columbia. The OBJ |
ect OF the company IS stated as amusement
md social intercourse. The capital stock is
SO. .G4I. and J. ID. Lasley, OF Washington, is
named as president
Andrew Whiting coIored was arrested last
light for disorderly conduct, but broke away
rom the officers He was recaptured this even
nS and locked mp at the police station.
young daughter OF Mr.. lrby, of No. 1869
Prince street, was given dose of iodine last
light by mistake. which near resulting Sc
iously. Dr. hlipstein hastily summoned
md relieved the sufferer, and today she was
egarded as entirely out of danger.
Services in cOmmemoTation OF the beginning OF
4ent were held in st. Mary's Catholic and Christ
It. Paufs and Grace churches today
The county board OF supervisors held an ad |
ourned meeting in this city today, and consid-
red matters pertaining 10 the Improvement of
ounty roads. The clerk was directed to ad- |
ertise for sketch plans for the proposed new |
courthouse and Jail at Fort Myer Heights. The |
proposed buildings not to cost than
Is, 900. Several plans were submitted.
II is stated that the chairman of the county
oard of supervisors and several residents of |
morrow and urge thei governor to veto the |
ir1roT ting the town of RpS \