The times., 1898-06-11
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA
Son Of George West Drowned
While Bathing.
Funeral of the Late james GrigGs-
ercises of Arlington Institute.

Alexandria, Va, June 10.-Henry West aged
about eight years, son of Mr.. George West,
was drowned this afternoon in Cameron Run,
about mile west of this city. The parents Of
the unfortunate boy were notified. and his body
was removed to the family home, near the Yir-
ginia Glass Works in west end. No one witnessed
the drowning. tramp, who was also bathing
in the run. had seen the little fellow when he
, entered the water but few minutes later missed
him. He at once went in search Of the boy, and
found his dead body floating in the water. The
tramp went to Cameron mills and notified the
workmen who advised Mr.. West Of the sad occur
renee.
The friends Of Mr. Robert E. Gronan are advo-
eating his candidacy for fire warden from the
Third Ward. to fill the vacancy oecasoned by
the resignation Of Mr. James Patterson. Mr.
Gronan has been active member of the depart
ment for many years. and is at present vice presi-
dent OF the Hydnuion Fire Company. He at
one time represented the Second Ward in the
city council No other name has been presented
as a candidate for the vacancy. The election VIII
take place Tuesday night next.
The funeral OF the late James Grigg took place
this morning at 10 O'Clock from his home, l1S
South Columbus Street The interment was with
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principally by Washington Commandery No. l,
knights Templar. of Washington, with which the
deceased had been connected for ffty-fve years,
and was one of its charter members The funeral
was also attended by Alexandria Washington
Lodge. No. %, Old Dominion ComiaandeTy
knights Templar, and Andrew Jackson Lodge OF
Aasons, Ssrepta Lodge, No. 45 l. o. o. F.; Poto-
Lodge No. SO. l. o. o. F.. and Marley En-
campment, No. 6, 1. o. o. F. The interment was
in Christ Church Cemetery. and the services
were conducted by Rev. J. T. Williams Of the
VI. E. Church South. assisted By Rev Berryman
Green and Rev. J. f. Thacker The pallbearers.
all members Of Washington Comnanderv, were
Messrs. A. J. Nailor, Jr., Joseph A. Oliver George
Spransy, George L. Stroebel Gabriel F. Johnston
and Fred W. Behrens. The floral offerings were
numerous.
Charlie Myers, the four-year-old son of Mr.
Robert Myers, Of North Pitt Street. was badly
burned about the face and neck today. and but
for the prompt arrival Of Mr. J. r. Cowliug. who
was attracted by his screams. the little fellow
would have been burned to death The ,hiId was
in the street at the time playing with matches,
when his clothing became ignited The mother
was sitting at a window. and saw her child in
flames. but was unable to get to him. Mr. Cow
Ling was badly burned about the hands and arms
in tearing the clothing from the child DR.. Nc
Guire attended the little sufferer
Washington Ledge CT Masons, Of this city. has
accepted an invitation to lay the conversion, Of
the new county court house to be erected at Fort
Myer Heights. The date has not been decided
upon.
Mr.. John T. Rogers, father OF Mr.. William N.
Rogers. of this city. died at his home. near
Franconia, Fairfax County. yesterday. He was
seventy-eight years of age.
The closing exercises Of Arlington Institute
took place yesterday evening. Nineteen gir.s
received silver medals The highest honors ysere
won by Miss Patti Washington. who was award
ed gold medal for perfection in all branches
during the year. The graduates were Misses Pat
tie Washington, Annie Washington, Innes Ran
dolph. Mary Lindsey. Leila Steiner, Sarah How
ard. and Susie Fawcett Each received gold
medal
The Ladies' Relief Association of ehe Third
Virginia Regiment will make their FIST ship
ment of supplies to Camp Alger tomorrow. The
ladies have been engaged all day gathering dona-
tions, and will be at Armory Hall toinor! oF after
10 O'Clock 10 receive contributions OF meats bread
lemons, cakes, or other donations
Mr.. Marshal Stout and Miss Jane E LIovd were
married yesterday evening at the parsonage Of
the Baptist Church by Rev. J. H. Butler
In the police court today Lille North. charged
with keeping a disorderly house, was fined $40.
and Rose Martin an inmate OF the house. was
fined So.
Lewis Crosby, colored, is locked I'D at the
police station, charged with attempting to stab
Matilda Jones, also eolored..