Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-10
AT FAIRS IN AL EXANDRIA
Preparations for Big Reception to Company
F, Third Virginia Volunteers.
Banquet to Be Given at Armory Hall
Proceedings i'm Police Court
General News.
Evening Star Bureau.
No. 72T King Street,
ReH Telanbppe 1pE


ALEXANDRIA, Va, September 10, 1898.
Alexandria has been all excitement this
morning and there has been much specu-
lation to the time that Company F
alexandria Light Infantry would arrive
here from Richmond. Until almost noon
no news Of an official nature had been re-
ceved but a telegram was received put
ting end to doubt, and announcing that
the majority Of the company would ar
rive in Alexandria over the Pennsylvania
read al 1923 pm.
Immediately active preparations were be-
gun at Armory Hall for the banquet to-
night. The Opera House was made ready
for the reception, and the different civil
and military organizations prepared to
meet the troops at the depot and escort
them in grand parade down King street to
the Opera House, where Mayor Geo. L.
Simpson will deliver the welcoming address.
1t is expected that this parade Will be one
of the grandest and most enthusiastic seen
in Alexandria for many years. and the
banquet tonight will be made as elaborate
as the pocket books of citizens and the
skill of ladies' fingers can make such af-
fairs.
The committee on streets met yesterday
and decided to reject all bids heretofore
submitted for the paving of King street
between Fairfax and Royal with vitrified
brick and to advertise for new proposals.
1t is held that the lowest price thus far
submitted, 2.19 per square yard, is exorbi-
tant, and that the work can easily be done
at something less than 81 per square yard.
Soldier Robbed.
William E. Cleveland, a private of Com
pany I, Sd Virginia Regiment, who arrived
in town last night from Richmond, was
robbed between the hours of and II of
$40. The case was reported to the police
station and this morning Sergeant Smith
made investigation, which resulted in the
arrest of colored youth named John
Gibbs, who was seen in the soldiers pres
ence last night. When found today he act
ed suspiciously, running into a store and
depositing some change with the proprietor.
The case was held until Mondays session
Of the police court.
Proceedings in Police Court.
Mayor Simpson disposed of the following
cases in the police court this morning:
Harry Brown, arrested by Officers Sher-
wood and Young, charged with disorderly
conduct, was dismissed.
Andrew Harris, Henry Harris, Isaac Par
ker and Alice Noble, all colored arrested
by Officers Belts and Knight on a charge
of fighting, We're dismissed, with the ex-
ception of Parker. who was fined s..
Lewis Caring, colored was arrested by
Officer Proctor on a charge of beating a
colored woman last May. earring left
town. but on his return was apprehended
by the police, and today the mayor as
sessed him So.
John Williams, colored, was fined IS for
fighting.
Christian EndenvOr Convention.
The eighth annual convention of the Vir-
ginia Christian Endeavor Union will be
held in this city at the Methodist Protest
ant Church, beginning next Thursday even
ing and closing with a conservation service
the following Sunday. Among the promi-
nent speakers who are to deliver addresses
are Rev. H. NJ. Wharton, d. D., of Balti-
more; Rev. G. T. Stewart of Harrisburg
Pa; Rev. Z. T. Sweeney, D. D.. of Rich
mond; Rev. VIM. Cumming of Baltimore
Rev. T. w. Walker of Baltimore, DIR. Jas
Lewis Howe Of Washington and Lee Uni
versity, Mr.. w. Fl. H. Smith of Washing
ton and others. The music will be in charge
of Mr.. Percy S. Foster of Washington
Free entertainment will be provided for
delegates by the Endeavorers of Alex
andria. They will make provision for a
large crowd and expect to have very in
teresting session.
Brief Mention.
The September term of the CORPORATION
court will begin Monday.
Mrs. Jacob Lefo, whose death occurred a
few days since, was buried this morning at
IL o'clock from the late nome of the de-
ceased, on South st. Asaph street Rev
Bergman Greene conducted the funeral
services.
The Epworth League of the NJ. Z. Church
South held a literary meeting last night
which was largely attended An invitation
was received from the Endeavorers to par
ticipate In the coming convention