The times., 1898-08-19
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.
Something About the Relief Work
of Patriotic Bodies.

Alexandria, Aug. 1s.-As heretofore mentioned
the armory of Company F, Third Virginia Yolun-
! teers, is now open a soldiers rest with
| half a dozen ladies constantly in attendance
! The building IS admirably suited for the pur-
pose, and evidence that the work is an
/ preciated by the boys who left home and friends
for their country, il is only necessary to say that
/ the register shows as many a hundred names
in a single day. The drill hall is about the
/ largest in the State, and is fitted up with GYM
nastic apparatus
Dining rooms and a kitchen have also been
| provided. and lunches served at all hours TO
any soldier who expresses his hunger. AT noo1-
day a substantial dinner is spread. There are
also writing desks and reading tables. and the
| visiting soldiers are provided with the daily
papers and current magazines. Cots also
provided for the visitors, and sick soldiers
have been cared for at the rest until arrange
nents for their removal had been made. The
rest is also provided with organ.
While the work is largely under the auspices
Of the W. C. T. u, the ladies who are almost
constantly in attendance those who have con-
siderable interest in the auxiliaries of the Con-
federate and Federal Veterans asoeiat;ors. The
hall is beautifully decorated with the national
colors The ladies well satisfied with their
work. and say they will continue until their
objects fully accomplished. Contributions
may be sent to the armory at any time. There
many soldiers who need assistance, and these
| good ladies willing TO devote their time TO
relieving their necessities.
Miss Pearl l. Sullivan died at the home of
! her father, Andrew Sullivan On North Royal
Street. last night. Miss Sullivan was sixteen
| years Of age, and had host OF friends and
| acquaintance.
Frederick Abenshne and Miss Bertha N. Petit
were married in this city yesterday Rev. ]. II.
| Wells performed the ceremony.
! The schooner Edward r. Hunt, with ls00 tons
of ice from the Kennebec, has arrived at th.s
port.
The tugboat Templar is tied up at Riverside
on account of an accident to her machinery
The Misses MiIburn, OF Duke Street have gone
! to Piney Point to spend two weeks.
James Pierpoint is spending few days in
Loudoun County
Fitzhugh Lee Mnegerode is visiting his old
home at 0atland.
Mrs Park Agnew expects to leave tomorrow
for short stay at Harrisburg.
Miss Mary G. Powell is visiting her aunt, Ms.
Leadbeater, in Fairfax County.
Thomas Farrell. colored member OF the
chain gang, brought before Mayor Simp-
| son today, charged with assaulting Patrick
| Gathright Ten days were added 10 his term.
Archie Moore, of this city, was awarded the
prize, diamond ring, at the dancing contest at
| Colonial Beach on Tuesday night.
special meeting of the supervisors of Alex
| andria County will be held on Monday next
| to provide for the rebuilding Of bridges in the
county which were destroyed during the recent
storm which visited this section.
There will be jury trials at the August
| term Of the County Court.
Robert Williams, well-konwn colored resi-
| dent, died this morning at his home, on Queen
| Street.
| Arthur Williams. q young white man from
Washington, who was sent to the chain gang for
| ten days for bathing in the docks, made his
escape today.
F. NJ Hill and family have returned from st.
Georges Island.