The times., 1898-02-23
NEWS, FROM ALEXANDRIA
Interesting Exercises at the Tomb
Of Washington.
Tue Daughters of America Raise
Flag atsMt. yernou-Another
Council Instituted.


Alexandria, Feb. 22.-The principal fea-
ture of the celebration of the birth OF
| George Washington in this vicinity today
Was the raising of the Stars 2n1 Stripes
over the tomb of the Immortal hero at
Mt. Vernon. The c9rennonies were under
the direction of the Daughters of Amer
| lea, who were assisted by the Junior Or
| der of American Mechsbhics of this city.
Washington and Baltihaore. The cere-
monies were originally ntended 10 be held
on Decerf her 4th last which was the an
niversary OF the organization of Mt. Yer
non Council. Daughters of America. but
| was postponed on account of inclement
weather. The members of the three
councils of the Juniors. headed by 1ie
Third Regiment Drupp Corps. after parad-
ing the principal streets this morning,
boarded the electric trains for Mount
Vernon. On reaching the grounds the i'm
mense thropg gathered around the tomb
and sang .Old Hundred" and Rev. J. w.
Wells, OF this city, offered prayer. After
the singing of Nearer My God, to Thee"
Mrs Amy c. Mech delivered an eloquent
address which was followed by the pre-
sentation Of the flag by Rev. j. T..
Thacker. Mr.. Harrison II. Dodge super
intendent of Mount Vernon, received the
national emblem in an eloquent speech.
and Capt. ]. V. Davis recited THE Star
Spangled Banner" This asseinbl6ge then
joined In singing Columbia" which was
followed by an address by j. ". Alexan-
der. past State councillor of the Junior
Order, United American Mechanics, of
Vermont. Addresses were also delivered
by Mrs. f. j. Palmer and Rev. Clarence
E. Ball Master Noble l.. Veers recited
"Our Flag"
The ceremonies We're concluded with
the singing of America and the bene-
diction, by Rev. j. ii. Wells. The par
ticipants in the ceremonies returned to
this city at 4 o'clock and. headed by the
Third Regiment drum corps, proceeded to
Odd Fellows Hall. on North Columbus
street. where the members and their
guests were banqueted. Hon. George l..
Simpson. mayor, welcomed the visitors
and in eloquent terms referred to the
principles of the order. the unity of men,
without regard to creed, for the good of
man and his country. The celebration of
the day was concluded with the institu-
ton tonight of Martha Washington
Council. No. 4, Daughters OF America.
Delegations from various councils of the
Junior Order in Washington and Balti-
more participated in the celebration
The Young Mems Solidarity Lyceum
and Alexandria Washington Lodge of
Masons also held meetings this evening
and celebrated the anniversary
The Reinic.ker lecture was delivered at
the Theological Seminary today by Prof
Wright, of Oberlin. The lecture was well
attended.
Lenten services will be held at the SEM
mary on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:So
a. m, and on Wednesdays and Fridays
at p. IN. Services will be held tomorrow
at il a, m.
Walter Davis was fined $3.50 In the po-
lice court today for assaulting Dice Be
lew. Cosie Nesdino, charged with va
grancy. was committed 10 the workhouse
for five days.
Mr., NJ. b. Harlow and the citizens Of
Alexandria county who went to Richmond
TO petition the governor not TO sign the
bill to incorporate the town of Rosslyn,
have returned. The committee had an in
terriew with Gov Tyler yesterday even
ing and urged him TO veto the bill The
governor promised to give the subject
careful consideration, especially with ref
erence to the constitutionality of the bill
and the question of public policy, Subse-
quently Mr.. Frank Hume and Mr. Russell
called on the governor and urged his ia
vorable consideration of the bill. The
act of the Commissioners of the District
-
protesting against the measure does not
meet with approval.
Owing to the inability of several of the
members TO be present. the committee of
the grand lodge of Masons of Virginia APP
pointed to meet ats-Ale xa fldria- Washing
ton room, in this city, today. TO make ar
rangements for honoring the one hun
dredth anniversary of the death of Gen.
Washington, failed to assemble. The
meeting was postponed till date to be
liked by the chairman, Capt. X. Kemp
The Junior Light Infantry paraded the
streets this afternoon and presented
neat appearance.
Marshal Morgan Treat Twill appoint his
Alexandria deputy during this week
Mrs. Kate Moller Barrett entertained
her friends at a reception tonight at her
residence, on Duke street
The children of the Alexandria Kinder
garten gave a-delightfuI entertainments i'm
their rooms, on Prince street. Yesterday
evening. In which they were assisted by
Miss Nellie Gisburn, OF Washington
Praise is due Miss Poor, of Washington
and Misses Fawcett and Gisburn. for the
careful training given the little ones. Mr.
>. Z. clarke. OF this city. presented the
school with handsome picture of Wash
ington crossing the Delaware.
The betrotha1 of Mr.. Albert Dreifus. Of
TINS city. and Miss Pauline Lunenberg. of
Washington, IS announced.
Young Michael Kelley. eldest son of Mr.
THOMAS and Mrs. Bridget Kelley. of
Wolfe and Alfred streets died after I.
snort illness, of pneumonia. at $50 o'clock
this morning, aged thirty years. The de-
ceased was well-known young man and
much beloved by all who knew him He
Will be buried from St Mary's Church at
s:SO o'clock on Thursday forenoon.
The case of Robert Hamilton. on ,ria,
az Fairfax Courthouse, charged with hsv-
ing attempted 10 wreck a Chesspea,,e and
ohio passenger train at Ravensworth. in
December last was given to the iury at
$3.50 o'clock this afternoon After being
out for an hour, the jury returned intc
court and stated that they were unable
to agree Judge Love sent then, back IN
the jury room.
Mr., Albert Lucas and Miss Mary Stuart
were married in st. Mary's church. Rev.
II. J. Cutler officiated. Mr.. and Mrs
Lucas have the best wishes of host of
friends.
The Carroll Institute Dramatic Club. of
Washington gave an entertainment at
the Opera House tonight. fairly good
audience greeted them and the play
Lester Wallack's "Rosedale,'' was much
enjoyed.