The times., 1898-12-13
623 18th St. N. w.
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.

Alexandra, Va, Dec. l9.-An adjourned meet
ing of the board OF police commissioners was
held tonight, when Frank c. Spinks was
elected to fill the vacancy on the
police force occasioned by the mysterious disap-
pearance o. former Policeman John L. Proctor
who left the city several weeks since. There
were several candidates for the vacancy only
two Of which, however, received votes. The first
ballot stood: Frank c. Spinks, ); ]. Chris
Gill, ..
In the matter of the charges preferred against
Policeman Knight by James Webster, colored,
but three witnesses had been examined when the
board determined to exonerate the officer. Web
ster claimed that he was illegally arrested by
Policeman Knight while attending a cake walk
at Odd Fellows Hall some weeks since.
A marriage license was issued in the clerks
office OF the corporation court today TO NJ Eugene
de Bocandi, agent of the Companie General
Transatlantique at New York, and Mrs Ada
v Henderson Thomas, daughter of the late John
L. Henderson, of this city. The wedding will take
place tomorrow at the old homestead OF the
brides family, log South Patrick Street. The
groom-elect left with the clerk OF the court
liberal donation to the Alexandria Inirmary.
1t has been suggested TO the Masonic committee
that the centennial OF Washngton's death can
be no more fifty commemoraated than by adding
a chime of bells in Christ Church tower Tie
bells would be perpetual memorial of the
Masonic celebration here, md monument to
the distinguished Virginian who worshipped in
historic Christ Church and presided over Alex
andria- ashington lodge of Masons in this city,
X. Z. Lee. Lodge, No. 413, Brotherhood OF
Railroad Tranmen, yesterday afternoon elected
the following officers for the ensuing year: II.
A. Griffith, master; L. l.. Payne, vice master; j.
Z. Donovan, past master, J. G. Markey. secretary:
c. W. Burke, financier; W. R. Faiconer. journal
agent; V. A. Payne, chaplain; W. c. Shankle
outer guard.
Mrs. Dereatha Appich, widow of the late Louis
Appich, died at the home of her daughter in
Prince Street, at o'clock this morning The
deceased was born at Baden, Germany, seventy
one years ago, but had lived in Alexandria for
many years, and was highly esteemed by the
residents Of this city.
Mr.. Asuga, young japanese, will deliver an
address in Christ Church tomorrow afternoon.
Mr. Asuga established in Japan an asylum Tor the
children whose parents were killed in the earth
quake of 1890 He will speak in his native
pret for him.
James A, stoutenberg, of this city, has been
awarded the contract for building a s.. 600
pavilion at Chesapeake Beach, Nd.
Mr.. and Mrs Edward Shinn have returned from
their bridal tour.
The annual meeting OF Alexandria Council
Royal Arcanum, will be held tomorrow night.
On Wednesday last Drs. 0'Brien and Snowden.
Mr.. Baker, of Accotink, Fairfax County, who is
seventy-six years of age. Mr.. Baker will prob
ably have to Use a tube in his throat during the
remainder OF his life.
The sale Of delinquent property for State taxes,
for today, was postponed until tomor-
row.
The county supervisors met in this city today
but transacted no business other than auditing
accounts.
Harry Oliver and W. IT. Young, OF Washington
who were arrested Saturday night for assault;ne
Gus Creighton, iailed to appear in the Police
Court today and forfeited their collateral. Celia
Keys, charged with vagrancy, was given sixty
days on the farm.
Marley Encampmert, No. G. l. o. o. F., met
tonight and nominated officers to be voted for at
their next meeting, to be held December 26.