The times., 1898-05-02
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA
Arrangements Completed for MObil-
izing Virginia Troops.
Alexandria Light Infantry Full!
Recruited and Ready to Go
Anywhere.

Alexandria, Va, May lit Is thouSHI
now that the Virginia troops will not be
ordered to Richmond before May 10, un-
less there is change made in the plans
formulated at a conference between Gov.
Tyler, several members of his stan,
Adjt. Gen. Nolle, and Col. 10. Lane
Stern. General order No. 10 was issued
Saturday night by order of the governor.
which includes in the three regiments
which will be called into active service.
Company F, of this city.
Gen. Nolle has been commissioned
provisional brigadier and will command
the Second, Third, and Fourth Regi-
ments The first it is understood. will
not be mustered into service. 1t is stated
that the order for the mobilization of the
troops at Richmond will not be issued
until all the necessary camp material
has been provided and arrangements
completed for the quartering and sub
sistence of the men.
The Alexandria Light Infantry Com
pany F, have completed their roster, and
now numbers 100 men, including the
officers. The command is composed of
good material and the boys are anxious
to invade Cuba in fact to a man, they
have voted to go anywhere
1t is expected that as soon as the
Light Infantry is ordered to Richmond,
a volunteer company will be organized,
which will be ready for service any
where.
1t is stated that so far forty men have
enlisted in the military company being
hy-A I1ai,
fax COur thouse.
Mr. John III. Bruce died at his home,
312 South Fairfax Street, this morning,
after a short illness. Mr.. Bruce was
forty-eight years of age and was highly
esteemed by the citizens of Alexandria.
He was a member of Alexandria Council,
National Union, and of Alexandria Coun-
Gill; Junior Order United American Me-
chanics the members of which organiza-
ton will attend his funeral on Tuesday
afternoon. He was the father of Miss
Orion NJ. Bruce, teacher in the public
schools.
Mr. Bruce was the engineer of the
north-bound train on the Southern Rail-
way which, in February. 1884. collided at
Four Mile Run with Pennsylvania
freight train. Both trains were completely
demolished. and Mr.. Thomas Darley, Mr..
Bruce's fireman, and several other mem
bers of the crew were cremated in the
burning wreck. 1t was several hours
after the accident when Engineer Bruce
was rescued. He never fully recovered
from his injuries, and in recent years had
occupied a clerical position in the South
ern Railway offices in this city.
Mrs. Ann Newton Grigg died at the
home of her husband, Mr.. James Grigg.
on South Columbus Street, at 80 O'Clock
this afternoon. Mrs. Grigg was seventy
six years of age, and recently celebrated
the fiftieth anniversary of her marriage.
She was the mother of Mr.. Atkinson
Grigg, of Denver. Col; Mr.. William
Grigg, of Tennessee; Mrs DR.. Lindsay.
of Georgetown, D. c.. and the Misses
Grigg, of this city. The funeral will take
place Tuesday morning at 10 O'Clock.
Mr.. John y. Lawler was taken suddenly
Ill while walking near the corner of
Prince and Henry Streets this evening.
He was removed to his home on Wolfe
Street where he received medical attend
ance.
The rumor circulated that Alfred Pc
ters, a well-knoWn colored man, had
killed himself is Incorrect 1t is stated
that Peters threatened to cut his throat
with a razor, but was prevented by
friends from injuring himself.
Rev. Mr.. Lock, of Marvin Church.
mon in the Methodist Episcopal Church,
South, tonight. At the Village Chapel
this morning the services were conducted
by Rev. Howard Wells, and Mrs. Elsom
Mrs Renner and Misses Juliet Coffin and
Ella Lyles rendered special vocal music
The Father Mathew Total Abstinence
Society held an interesting meeting in
st. Mary's Hall this evening. Reports
submitted by the officers demonstrated
that the organization is in excellent con-
dition and is increasing in membership
Edward Fenton and Harry Fenton. of
Washington, and Walter Dosey, of this
city, were arrested this evening by Police
men Dean and Beach. charged with dis
orderly conduct and fighting
A fight occurred last night at King and
Fayette Streets which was participated
in by a number of young men, none of
whom, however, was seriously injured
Today Policemen Roberts and Bettis ar
rested John Burk and Harry Aimes
charged with having been engaged in the
difficulty.
Robert Coleman. arrested by Policemen
Sherwood and knight, charged with dis
orderly conduct, and George Norton. ar
rested by Policeman Howson, charged
with gambling, are locked up at police
headquarters.
The monthly meeting of O'Kane Coun-
Gil c. b. L., was held in st. Mary's Hall
this afternoon.