The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-16
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA
DR.. Micou Accepts PrOfessOrship
at the Theological Seminary.
Funeral of the Late Frank Balfen-
ger-B Others Protective As
sociation Cha rtered.

Alexandria, March 15.-Dr- Micou. now OF the
Philadelphia Divinity School. has accepted the
proiessorship of divinity at the Theological Sem
mary, near this city. which was rendered him
by the trustees at a recent meeting held in
Richmond He will be in charge of the depart
ments of dogmatic theology and Christian eyi-
dences DR.. Micou was born in Louisiana, and
belongs to the Micou family of Virginia He
Is considered one OF the best theological teachers
in the Episcopal church, having pursued his
studies at the universities Of Edinburgh and
Erlanger. He Will take up his residence at the
Seminary in July. although his duties viii not
commence before the opening OF the next school
year.
The home of Mr. L. " Davis, at Accoteek.
Md, destroyed by FIRE yesterday, with nearly
all its eontens- Mr. Davis and his wife, who
Miss Alice L. Huntington, OF this city, mar
rOwly escaped with their lives
Mrs. Susan NJ Wheat, widow of Robert Wheat,
died at her residence No. s11 Prince Street, this
morning, after long illness. Mrs Wheat lived
in this city for many years.
The funeral of the late Frank BalIenger took
place this evening from his home in West End
The services we're conducted by Revs. c. f. Ball
and S 4 Wallis, and the badly was followed
to the cemetery by many friends Of the de-
ceased. including the members OF Potomac lodge
Council, Royal Arcanm. The pallbearers we're
Frank T. Evans, Julian Chsncey, ID. Harry APP
pich Robert ". Arnold, p. c. Timbernan and
George W. Bantz.
Mr.. J. F. Rodgers has been awarded the CON
tract for building the boathouse for the
Old Dominion Boat Club the river front
Judge Norton. in the Corporation Court today
granted a charter to the Bottlers' Protective As
ISOLATION, of Washington, the objects OF which
are to protect its members against the use by
unauthorized persons Of their bottles, boxes etc.
The capital stock Is ss5, Goa, and 5 c. Palmer. OF
Washington, is named as president. ) c. Brent
is the local representative.
Capt. Bryan, OF the Alexandria Light Infantry,
has received notice from the Ordnance Department
at Chicago that quantity OF supplies for his COM
mand were forwarded from that city ON the
18th instant
Mr.. ]. r. Flanigen has been appointed notary
public.
Mr.. Frank T. Anderson qualified in the Cor
| poration Court today as executor OF the estate
OF Esther Z. Scott.
While eycavating at Fort Washington today a
colored laborer was caught under a falling bank
and had of his legs broken
| The annual meeting OF the Morrison Brick
Company was held in this city today. The pres
ent officers were all reelected.
AIIof W. - Green mas gone 10 bfunSWlch.
| Ca to assume the management of the Brunswick
| Water and Light Company
Morley Encampment, No. G, L o. o. F., has
elected Mr.. p. NJ. Bradshaw delegate to the
grand encampment, which meets at Roanoke, Va,
June II. Mr.. W. W. Sherwood was elected a.
| alternate.
| The concert held in Trinity W. f. Church to-
night was a musical treat. The very best talent
OF this city and Washington participated in the
entertainment. The church was beautifully dee
GRATED, and a large audience was delighted.
/ Mr.. Henry Hunter, OF Wolfe and Lee Streets,
was attacked by dog near his home this even,
ing, and had of his legs painfully laceratet
| by the animal
telegram received here this morning statet
| that Battery f, Fourth Artillery would leave
| Fort Monroe today for Fort Sheridan. below
| this city. The for the present will live IL
| tents, as no arrangements have yet been mad,
for constructing quarters. Mr.. Benjamin Hfunte
secured contract for supplying wood at tn,
fort with Instructions that he must have eighteeI
cords the grounds by tonight.