The times., 1898-11-06
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.
Athletic Day at the Episcopal High
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Athletic Day at the Episcopal High
School.
Alexandria, Va, Nov 5.-This was ath-
letic day at the Episcopal High School.
near this city. and large crowd from
Alexandria and Washington Witnessed
the events. which were closely contested.
But one record was broken, the junior
hurdle race of 100 yards, which was won
by Ball in II 1-5 seconds The other events
were: Throwing the ball-Prize. base
ball glove. won by w. A. Baker, SS
feet
Potato race-Prize, a pair OF A. c.
skates. Won by John Rust. Time.
1:i3 2-5.
Putting the shot-Prize, a razor. Won
by H. D. Maters-27 feet inches.
Senior fiat race, 40 yards-Prize, Jer-
sey. Won by E. Y. Boxer. Time, loo 40.
Junior running long jump-Prize, a
knife. Won by E. Lake-16 feet inches.
Senior hurdle race (six hurdles in l40
yards)-Prize, collar and cum case. Won
by H. d. Matters Time, OILS 2-5.
Senior fiat race. go yards-Prize. gold
scarf pin. Won by E. Y. Boxer. Time,
O:2i As.
sNnting long jump-Prize. a students
lamp. Won by c. Ans.ey-s feet L.
inches.
Flat race-One-half mile. Prize, a pair
of hair brushes. Won by w. A. Baker.
Time 2:56.
Pole vaulting-Prize. pair of cuff but
tons. Won by P. Dawson. Height, feet
inches.
Junior fat race-44o yards. Prize.
travelling clock. Won by John Rust.
Time. ILL 3-5.
Throwing the hammer-Prize, a pocket
book. Won by II. d. Waters. Distance,
62 feet 10 inches.
Junior hurdle race-Six hurdles in 12O
skates. Won by Ball. Time, 0:17 1-5.
Senior fiat race-l0O yards. Prize, sill
yer matchbox. Won by II. d. Waters.
Time, 0:l0 2-5.
Running high jump-Prize, a punching
bag. Won by Valz. Height. feet 8
inches.
Junior fiat race-1co yards. Prize,
pair of bicycle shoes. Won by John Rust
Time, 0:12 1-5
Pole vaulting-Prize. a fountain pen.
Won by P. Dawson. Distance, 20 feet.
Sack race-100 yards. Prize, pocket
knife. Won by John Rust. Time. 0:19.
NohspiatioH idCe--SV ydrOS. PrlZe, a
box of candy. Won by McCabe. Time,
O:26 l-6.
The Hoff medal. for the best athlete.
was awarded to II. d. Waters, he having
scored q points.
IL De Butts Norris who was well
known in this city, died at his home near
Marshall, Fauquier County, yesterday.
MI Norris was a railroad contractor and
was at one time engaged in If ding roads
in Central America.
Arrangements have been completed for
the reception to be rendered Rev. Father
Cutler who recently returned from a trip
to Ireland, in Lyceum Hall on Monday
evening next An excellent program has
been arranged for the occasion
Charles Swain, of this city. is quite sick
in a hospital at Brooklyn with fey er con-
tracted in Porto Rico, where he was in
the Government service. Mrs. stephen
swain has been summoned to the bedside
OF her son. Albert Cogan, also of this
city, is reported i'll in Brooklyn suffering
from what is thought to be a cancer OF
the eye. Mr.. Cogan enlisted In the navy.
and participated in the naval battle off
Santiago
The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union will meet Monday afternoon at
O'Clock and elect officers for the ensuing
year.
DAShop pipsoH VIII administer the rite
of confirmation at Christ Church to-mor-
row morning.
James A. Phillips, who went to Porto
Rico in charge of wagon train. has re-
turned to his home in thrs city.
Emory Crump is i'll at his home in
Henry Street
). W. Hackett. young man who claims
Wliliamsport, Pa, as his nome, jumped
from Pennsylvania Railroad train while
passing through this city this evening
and was quite badly injured He was re-
moved TO the infrmary for treatment
Hackett stated that he was on his way
to Newport News to obtain employment
as an electrician. He was without a
ticket or money and was told that he
must get off the train He attempted TO
Jump and was thrown violently to the
ground.
]. C. DePutron, of West Falls Church
has published notice saying that his
wife. Mary E. DePutron, having without
Just cause deserted him and refused
~longer to live with him as his wife he
will not be responsible for bills contract.
ed by her. Mr.. and Mrs. De Putron are
well known in Alexandria
The Father Mathew Total Abstinence
Society will meet in st. Mary's Hall to-
morrow evening.
white man. who gave his name as
| Jesse Dobson, was found Ill in the South
ern Railway yards today. He was taken
to the Infirmary for treatment.