The times., 1898-06-14
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA
Contributions Solicited for the
Hospitals at Camp Alger.
Cornerstone of the New Courthouse
to he Laid June pa Volunteer
ktlIed-Grand Jury's Action.

Alexandria, Va, June 1s.-The Alexan-
dria Army Relief Association has re-
ceived through Rev. DIR. Butler. of this
city. letter from Rev. A. G. Ferguson,
chaplain of the Third Virginia Regiment,
in which it is stated that the sick at Camp
Alger are poorly provided for The as
sociation is appealed to to contribute at
least dozen cots, as there are not
enough to supply the present needs. Con-
tributions of lemons, oranges beef eX-
tracts and anything which would tempt
the appetite of the sick. are also solicited.
The Relief Association has opened perma-
nent headquarters in the rooms of the
Business Mems League, at King and
Washington Streets. and a committee
will be on hand tomorrow morning at
10 o'clock to receive contributions
The board. of supervisors of Alexandria
county met in this city today. 1t was
decided to have the cornerstone of the
new court house at Fort Myer Heights
laid with Masonic honors on Wednesday
evening. June % The ceremonies will be
conducted by Alexandria Washington
Lodge of this city, assisted by Osiris
Lodge, of Washington. The ceremonies
will take place at O'Clock. Contracts for
building roads in the vicinity OF the pro-
posed court house were awarded TO G.
w. Ferguson and j. s. Killeen.
st. Mary's Academy. after an unusually
prosperous year. was closed today Ger
tificates and medals We're awarded to the
pupils who passed successful examina-
! tions in the different branches.
Frank kaynourke, volunteer from
Camp Alger. was killed by a train on the
Southern Railway, about mile south of
Jackson City, last night. Kaynourke had
been drinking. and attempted to board a
moving train bound for the camp. The
body remained alongside the track until
this morning, when 1t was removed by
order of the coroner.
In the Corporation Court today a spe-
cial grand jury, with John r. Chapman
as foreman. returned true bills on the fJi-
lowing indictments: Eliza Williams ana
Amelia Lee colored, housebreaking and
larceny; James Grayson Eliza Williams
and Amelia Lee, burglary; James Gray
son, Eliza Williams and Amelia Lee. for
breaking and entering an office and com
mtuting larceny; James Grayson, for
breaking and entering a storehouse and
committing larceny; Frank Leonard
horse stealing; Frank Hayes. William
Arlington and William Taylor. breaking
into a railroad car to commit larceny.
The cases against James Grayson, Amelia
Lee and Eliza Williams were set for trial
June 20. that of Leonard for the 21st and
that of Arlington and Taylor for the 22d
instant. A capias was issued for the ar
rest of Frank Hayes.
DR.. Arthur Snowden having resigned the
office OF United States Health Inspec-
tor at this port to accept a commission
as brigade surgeon in the United States
volunteers. it is understood that DR. NJ
W. OBrien viii be appointed to fill the
vacancy.
Mayor Simpson and Health Officer Mil
Ter today inspected the race from which
this city is supplied with water. Some
vegetable matter was found floating in
the river. and an order was issued at
once to have the water put in a per-
fectly healthy condition.
Mr.. p. NJ Bradshaw representative of
Morley Encampment, and Mr. William E.
Latham, grand warden, left here today
for Roanoke to attend the session of the
grand encampment.
Allen Bell. cOlored, was arrested by Po-
nceman Wilkinson this evening for steal
ing money from his grandmother.
The Potomac Literary and Social Club
has disbanded.
The body of George P Hon, who was
drowned while bathing yesterday after
noon at the south end of the Long
Bridge. was brought to this city today
for intermenr. Deceased was a native of
Athens and was ninetee nyears af age.
He was a cousin of Mr.. James Costanti-
noplos, of this city.
A regular meeting of the city council
will be held tomorrow night.
Capt. George A. Mushbach was today
appointed by Judge j. K. NJ Norton as
guardian for William Reed. to enable the
young man to enlist in the Third Vir-
ginia Regiment which he did with his
brother. Thomas Reed, today
Mr.. Robert w. Arnold as trea aSIIrar of
Alexander council, Royal Arcanum, No
627, paid today to Miss Ruth Adam 81. 500.
the death benefit of her brother, the late
Robert L. Adam.
1t is understood that Capt. R. H Atkin-
son will ask permission of Col Nalle to
march his company to this city, so as to
give the boys exercise
Robert crimnut, a young man, residing