The times., 1898-12-05
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.

Alexandria. Va. Dec 4.-Miellael McIntire was
robbed OF $50 in Royal Street, between King and
Cameron, some time between u and l o'clock
last night Mclntire went to police headquarters
about l O'Clock and reported the occurrence TO
Sergt Smith. The man stated-;h his home was
in Washington, and that he left that city shortly
before midnight, and slighted from the electric
train at the Royal Street station, in this city.
He had not proceeded far in Royal Street when
he was sccosted by two men. one of whom seized
him from behind and held him while the other
went through his pockets, and relieved him of
S30.I0. Realizing that he WAS absolutely in the
power of the highwaymen he appealed TO them TO
return him s. OF the amount which they refused
TO do. Mclntire stated that the robbery was
witnessed by third party. whom he subsequently
recognized lodger at the police station, where
McIntire spent the night The lodger was, how
ever, allowed 10 depart this morning, and up 10
late hour tonight no arrests have been made
The continued high winds from the southeast,
together>NSith the heavy downfall of rain has
caused a rapid rise in the river, and at 10
o'clock tonight the water had reached I point
800 yards beyond the river bank. Most OF the
stores and warehouses along the river front are
flooded, and loss has been sustained BY dam
age TO merchandise. Most OF the merchants, how
ever, anticipated the high water and removed
their goods beyond the danger line. While con-
siderable damage has been caused TO wharf prop
erty it is impossible TO estimate the amount at
this time, as everything is under water. num-
Der OF small craft reported sunk IN the docks,
and a large of Fishtown filed with water
this afternoon and sunk. The high winds caused
considerable damage throughout the city. \ por
tion OF the roof Of Hamrnonds Ice Factory, at the
foot OF Cameron Street. carried away. The
sign which extended across the entire front Of the
Alexandria Steam Bakery was blown down. Sew
ersl large trees and telegraph poles are down in
the western section of the city, and many smaller
obstacles in the path Of the storm. such signs,
window blinds, etc. are missing.
r. f. Lee Camp Confederate Veterans, viii
visit Washington tomorrow night on the occasion
OF the Ladies' Confederate Relief Association En-
campment, 10 be held at Masonic Temple for the
benefit of the needy Confederates of that city.
The TIE pschoreans, sociesy oreanization OF this
city, will give their annual hop at McBurney' 3
Hall. the night of December G. portion of
the Marine Band Orchestra of Washington will
furnish music for the occasion.
The members OF the Lutheran Church tonight
celebrated their mission festival on which oe-
casion special sermon delivered. A grand
rally was held by the children of the Trinity NJ
Z. Church, and the Rev Clarence F. Ball. in
Grace NJ. +. Church. delivered his first OF a series
of sermons on .Unnoticed Sins" sacramental
services were observed in all OF the churches.
The Washington Alexandria and Mount Vernon
Railway Company. operating between Washing
ton, Arlington and Mount Vernon have adopted
the pay car system of paving its employees. The
| car will make its frst run over the road tomor-
row morning.
| An interesting meeting of the Father Mathew
| Total Abstinence Society was held in ST. Mary's
Hall this afternoon.
The Circuit Court for the city, Judge Nicol,
will begin it's September term tomorrow, at
| which time the OF Daingerfield W. Danger
| field is expected to be tried. This case is suit
| TO set aside the will of the iate Mrs. Ellen
| Daingerfeld.