The times., 1898-06-17
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA
A Street Preacher, Grown Desper-
ate, Threatens Suicite.
Meeting of the Democratic City
Committee--0dd Fellows Elect
OHicers-HeaIth Inspection.

Alexandria, June 16.-Rev. Mr.. Randall.
who for several weeks has been preach
ing on the streets of this city, has be-
come .desRerate and threatens TO abandon
his work. He says the preachers of the
city haverfailed TO support his work, and
rather than become a pauper he will end
his life. Mr.. Randall is a native of Berke-
ley County. w. Va, and gave up keeping
a saloon thirty years ago to become
preacher, Recently he has Deen i'll in this
city. He was at one time confined in an
asylum
Mr. Charles o. Pullman and Miss Irene
Carter, of Baltimore, were married in this
city last night The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Clarence E. BAH, of Grace
Church. at the residence of the groom.
Mr.. Hayden Rosebery and Miss Nellie
Halsom, both of Washington, were mar
ried in this city last night by Rev. Mr..
Marston. of Trinity Church.
The city Democratic committee met last
night and fixed upon Monday, June 20. at
1870 p. m. as the time for holding ward
meetings to elect delegates to the Con-
gressional convention to be held in this
city on July 2. The city Is entitled to
seventeen delegates-First Ward, 3; Sec
ond Ward, 3; Third Ward. 7, and Fourth
Ward, a.
The following officers have been elect
ed by Sarepta Lodge of Odd Fellows: T.
f. Jefferson, n. c.; j. ]. Grady. V. G.;
w. W. Sherwood f. s.; c. n. Rouche,
R. s.; w. w Brissey, treasurer, and C.
F. Self. chaplain
Turner Lyles and Jennie Gordon were
fined $3.50 each in the police court today
for disorderly conduct. Sarah Cheeks
was fined 81 for a similar offense.
The Ladies' War Relief Association to-
day shipped another large supply of do
nations to Company of the Third Vim
ginia Regiment at Camp Alger.
Leila Amos, a little girl residing on up
per Prince Street, was knocked down last
night by a bicycle rider and painfully in
iured.
Mr.. Henry Schwarz and family, of Phil
adelphia, are at the bedside of his broth
er, Mr.. Isaac Schwarz who is critically
i'll at his home on King Street
Lusby Dunlock was brought to this city
last night for treatment, having been
kicked and badly injured by mule at
St Asaph One of the mans legs was
o Brien.
Chief Petty today inspected the fire ry-
drants throughout the city, and found
some of them to be in bad order. They
will be put in proper condition imme-
diately.
Musicians Adam and Welker. of Com
pany r, Third Virginia Regiment are
confined in the guardh0use at Camp AL
ger for staying away forty eight hours
over the time their permits allowed. They
are awaiting trial before the general
court martial.
Judge Norton today gave house party
at his Summer home, in Fairfax. in hon
or of Misses Mayo and Robinson, of Rich
mond Many guests from this city were
present.
The entire police force, as has been the
custom for many years. is now engaged
in inspecting the premises of residents of
the city TO ascertain if there are any nui-
sances existing. Where anything is found
that is not conducive to good health the
person responsible is notified and if the
nuisance is not abated at once they viii
be arrested and fined. Alexandria has
always been regarded as a healthy city,
and the authorities are determined that
each residence shall aid in maintaining its
reputation.
A party of ladies and gentlemen from
this city started for River View last
night in the steam yacht Sutton. They
were stopped, however before they reach
ed their destination by the guards pro-
tecting the mines near Fort Washington.
After some delay they were ordered back
to this city.
Recorder McDonough. of Hoboken, ~
J., is visiting relatives in this city.