The times., 1899-05-20
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.
Alexandria, May 1s.-The representatives

AleAduuTld, May lJ--l uS Representatives
to the Supreme Council. Royal Arcanum,
reached this city about o'clock this aft
ernoon from Mount Vernon. The visitors
were escorted to the scenes OF interest
in and about Alexandria by a delegation
from the local councils. General Brad
docks headquarters, Masonic Temple,
Christ Church, the City Hotel. and the
Marshall House were visited and many
souvenirs of the historic points were Sc
cured by the Arcanumites. Subsequently
the guests were banquetted at Arcanum
Hall, in North Columbus Street, and later
left for Washington, much pleased with
their visit to Alexandria.
The funeral of Emery F. Johnson. Post
master at Langley, who committed sui
eide on Wednesday afternoon. took place
this afternoon from the late home of the
Southern Methodist Church at Falls
Church, conducted the services. and the
interment was made in Oakwood Gene
terry, near Falls Church.
Judge Norton, of the Corporation Court,
today granted a charter to the American
Locomotive Appliance Company. The pur-
poses OF the company are to develop and
operate the devices and appliances of John
Milton and others for use in locomotive
anu StdtiOudTy ne pTluClpdl u
flee of the company will be in this city.
with Frank E. Anderson as agent. The
incorporators are John Milton. Of Vir-
ginia, President: George j. Ermich. H. ].
Closson, Isaac L. johnson, John ]. VIII
mark.
The finance committee OF the city council
has prepared the tax law for the fiscal
year beginning July l. the provisions of
which are the same as last year. The Ii
cense law will also be presented on Tues
day night, and 1t is probable that no
change will be made from the law of the
past year.
William II. Breen, formerly of this city,
has been appointed inspector Of sewer con-
struction in Cohoes, n. Y.
z. S. Desmond, who was found by the
police few days ago in an apparently
demented state, has entirely recovered his
reason, and was this evening released from
custody, and proceeded to Washington.
where he hopes to find friends. Mr.. Des-
mond stated this evening that his home
was in Gorham, Me- He was in Ches-
tertown, Nd. and went from that place 10
Baltimore. He has no recollection of what
occurred from that time until he regained
his reason to find himself being cared for
by the authorities here. He admits that he
is subject to attacks of this character, and
that he remains unconscious for long
periods. Mr.. Desmond also admits that
this affliction has caused him to be placed
in an asylum.
Lewis Young, who has been in Cuba for
some months, returned to his home in this
city last ginht.
The unwarranted attack made by some
newspapers on the personnel of the city
electoral board does not meet with the
| appreciation of the thinking citizens
| There is absolutely no foundation for the
statement published to the effect that ap-
pointments OF judges for the approach
| ing election we're made with a view Of
| benefiting any particular candidates for Of
! flee. The judges of election are the sams
that have served for some time past anG
probably the only appointment which viii
| be made will be that to fill vacancy IL
the Third ward. where John H. Greene on
| of the judges, is a candidate for the com
mon council.
In the Corporation Court today Lille
Lennon qualified as administrators of tn,
estate of II. A. Lennon, and ]. Donnelly
j. l.. Adams, and ]. Brill were appointed
appraisers.
Rev. E. V. REGISTER, pastor of the NJ. E
Church South In this city, will deliver al
address at the mass meeting of the Ep
worth League Union to be held at Noun
Vernon Place Church, Washington, Mon
day evening next.
The United States Fish Commission
steamer Petrol is on the ways at the ship
yard for repairs.
1t is stated that Charles Cockrell ka
purchased from NJ. Hartman. of Washing
ton, the old Cloud Mills property, in Fair
fax county, west of this city.
The Sisters of the Holy Cross are ne
gotiating for the purchase of the danger
field mansion, at Prince and Columbu
Streets. The price named is said to b
slO.5OO If the sale is made the building
will be improved and converted into
school for young ladies.