The times., 1898-08-01
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.
The Resignation of Rev J. III. But
Ter Was Not Accepted

Alexandria July 3l-A meeting Of the mem
bers OF the congregation of the First Baptist
Church was held this morning to consider the
resignation Of Rev. J. r. Butler. pastor OF the
church. which was rendered about two weeks
ago There was quite a large gathering. but
many refrained from voting the question when
the matter was brought before the meeting
The ballot resulted 125 against and p in favor
OF accepting the resignation. Mr.. Butler has
been pastor OF the church in this city for nearly
eight years In rendering his resignation he
stated that the congregation has been larger
during his term of service than ever known
in the history Of the church: that the member
ship has been greatly increased. and about - 600
has been expended in improving church prop
erty; ''but," said the pastor, .'cf late having
failed to receive that cooperation and support
from the church which every reasonable pastor
has right to expect of his people, and being
impressed that change in the pastoral relations
is desirable at this time. I hereby tender my
resignation as pastor, to take effect October
next"
Theodore Rouse died this afternoon about 5
o'clock, in a little frame shanty near Princess
and Royal Streets. Rouse served in the Federal
army during the Civil War, and lost both OF his
feet in battle lie resided in Washington for
some years at,r the, war, receiving a pension
OF so north from the Government. few
years ago his pension was reduced to $50
month, and he came TO this city to live. He had
very few acquantances and but little IS known
of his previous history. He was a member Of
the Grand Army. His death was sudden as he
was not known TO have been sick until a short
while before. he died. when Policeman Knight
was called to the house by residents of the
neighborhood. When the officer entered the
room he found the old gentleman in dying
condition, and did not have time to summon
a physician before he had expired. Mayor Simp-
ordered the body to be removed to the
establishment of Messrs. Demaine K sons under
takers.
Annie Freeman and William Clarke were ar
rested by Policeman Knight today for asSaulting
Nettie Harris All the parties are colored-
Daniel Nelson, colored. created considerable
excitement in the vicinity of Princess and Royal
Streets this morning by assaultng his mother.
Justice Beach was attracted to the scene by
the screams of the woman, and placed her as
sailant under arrest.
Private Krugler, of the Fifteenth Pennsylvania
Volunteers. is i'll with typhoid fever at Mrs.
McGraw's. King Street
Ad. Nadella well-known colored resident of
Alexandria. died suddenly at his home on
Wolfe Street today.
The funeral of Mrs. Frank A. Reed took place
this afternoon from her late home on King
Street. between Alfred and Patrick Streets. The
services were conducted by Rev. j. W Rosbro,
and the interment made in the Presbyterian
Cemetery.
Paul Butler, the infant son OF Sergt Levey,
of the Fifteenth Pennsylvania Volunteers, died
at Fort Sheridan yesterday, and was inferred
in st. Mary's Cemetery, in this city, today.
R. E. Lee Camp. Confederate Veterans, will
meet tomorrow night.
Mrs Susan Webster has sold to T. n. Scott
house and lot the east side of Royal
Street, between Wolfe and Wilkes, for $500.
Prof Edward Dunn, of this city, has charge
of the orchestra at the jefferson Park Hotel,
Charlottesville.
William yenable Martin, of Danville, has re-
turned home, after weeks stay in this city.
Miss Lillian j. Sillings is visiting friends in
this city.
The Corporation Court will adjourn tomorrow
until the September term.
new postofice has been established at Ban
croft, Alexandria County, with Oscar Haring as
postmaster.
The fire wardens will purchase team
OF horses for the department, one for the Hy-
draulion and one for the Columbia engine
panes, each of which lost a horse by death
recently.