The times., 1898-09-09
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.
Third Virginia Regiment Given 4
Generous Reception


Alexandria. Va, Sept. S.-Phe Third Viz
ginia Regiment passed through Alexan-
dria today en- route from Camp Alger to
Richmond The soldiers were conveyed
to Richmond in three trains over the
Southern Railway. At 12:35 the first sec
ton reached the station, where an i'm
mense crowd had been awaiting the ar
rival. The Ladies' Relief Association and
the citizens had anticipated the wishes
of the soldiers, and boarded the ears and
dispensed Seasonable bounties, such as
sandwiches, coffee and fruits. The regi-
ment win be rendered a reception on its
arrival at Richmond tonight and will be
greeted by an escort Of civic and military
organizations. The regiment will go into
camp and will not be quartered at armo-
ries as was at first proposed 1t Is ex-
pected that Company r, Alexandria Light
Infantry, viii be furloughed in time 20 re
turn to this city on Saturday, although
their arrival here may be delayed day
or two. When the regiment returns TO
Richmond in October to be mustered out
of the service the command will be pre-
| sented with a State flag by Gov. Tyler
The ladies' of the Alexandria Relief As
soeiation held another meeting this even
! ing and further considered arrangements
for the proposed reception TO be rendered
Company E on its return home. The eiti-
zens have responded literally to the calls
for assistance made by the ladies' All
persons desiring TO assist those who have
undertaken the task of perfeeting ar
rangements TO entertain the soldiers
should contribute promptly.
The clerk of the city school board was
1 engaged today issuing permits TO colored
children to enter the public schools. Per
mits will be issued again tomorrow TO
| coIored children. The number made cut
today was 40, 256 TO boys and SOl 10
girls.
LAFAYETTE Lodge. No. IL. Independent
| Order of Mechanics has closed up its "a
| fairs and disbanded. There was in the
| treasury 81 026 which was equally dtvid-
/ ed among the thirty-six members Of the
/ lodge Lafayette Lodge was organized In
| 1881.
| John Dugan and Peter Donin, VINO were
| arrested yesterday evening for lighting,
forfeited y 80 each in the Police Court to-
day Herman Gerick and William Gehol-
| mon. charged with participating in the
| difficulty were dismissed James Lucas,
for assaulting and beating Martha Lewis.
was fined s.. 80. and john Bright. arrested
I for being drunk and disorderly, was also
fined $50
An interesting meeting of the Martha
! washington tluD was nG4u dL Tic tESl-
denee of Mrs. NJ. Schuler. on King Street.
Yesterday afternoon. Members were pres
ent from Washington, Baltimore and
! Philadelphia.
Misses Mahelle Cruiser and BERTHE Roper.
| who have been visiting the Misses Bal
lenger. on Cameron Street. left this even
ing for their home in Norfolk They
were accompanied by Misses Ada BalIen-
ger and Katherine Price.
Dreifus both Of this city, were married
in Washington yesterday.
James p. Lann0n, of this city, who was
the successful candidate in the recent ex-
animation for a cadetship at Annapolis
from the Eighth Congressional District.
has passed the mental and physical exam
ination. and has been admitted to the
| academy.
Miss Ella Lyies was married last night
20 William Risdan. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. ]. II. Wells. at his
residence on King Street.
The steam yacht Americus was inspect
ed today by Government inspectors and
found to be in good condition.
Miss Annie E knight, daughter of Mrs.
Ferdinand Knight and John d. Matter
were married tonight at the home of the
bride, on Gibbon Street Rev. N B. Mas
ters. of Trinity Church, performed the
ceremony
Edna Earl Devers, the little daughter
of NV .Devers. died at her parents home.
No. 1923 Queen Street, yesterday The
funeral will take place tomorrow MORN
ing
The Eighth New York Regiment passed
through this city today on their way
home. On the side of the train was a
banner bearing the words Home. Sweet
Home"
The body of Private Elmer Kramer,
who died at Bristow. was forwarded to
Rochester, N Y, today
Margie Pendleton. colored resident of
Princess Street, was assaulted and beat
en- by Frank Payne, also colored this
evening. Payne was arrested by Police
man Davis and DR.. Miller was called to
attend the woman, who is suffering from
an ugly cash in the head and a badly
sprained ankle.