The times., 1899-11-16
ALEXANDRIA NEWS.

ALEXANDRIA, Nov. I5-Alr. Walter Goodman
Rogers Of the First National Bank clerical force,
and Miss Matilda Belle, eldest daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs Park Aenev were quietly married at the
home Of the bride, IN South Pitt Street az G:3J
this evening in the presence Of about one hun
drcd relatives and intimate friends. The parotS
were prettIy decorated for the occasion and 1t
was perhaps he prettiest home Wedding held IN
Alexandria this season. Ihe Othciaung clergy
man was Rev J. Ernest ThaCker, Of the Second
PRESBYTERIAN Church. The bride entered the par
Tor with her father aud attended by Miss Marie
Iolisr WInsatt, Of South Washington, and her
Younger sister. Miss Marguerite Linton Asnew,
beautifully attired in white organdy and carry
ing cluster bouquets Of pink roses. The bride 3
dress was Of white satin, with tram ana nlmy
veil the same her mother wore at the time OF
her marriage a social event al the old First
Church about thirty years ago. After the cere-
muuv there was a reception, and later in the
evening refreshments, were served IN the dining
and sitting rooms by Nine DemOuetts Sons, ci
Washington About S. 80 the. Hewly y-married couple
left by a side door and going through the garden
and neghboring ygrd attempted to catch the
Southern through tram without beng acCcSted.
About Il score 81 their young friends learned oi
their departure and gave chase, and succeeded in
ryeliauiiug them as the train drew out OF the
depot Cards of announcement will be issued
tomorrow. Mrs. Rogers was the recipient OF
several hundred elegant souvenirs, many coming
from far away. Among those present from Wash
iugton were Mr. Archibald and Miss GreenleCs.
about dozen others.
About fifty ladies sud gentlemen from Wash
iugton attended the Sisters FAIR tonight.
uis~ Louise SandifoId, daughter Of John Standi-
ford and NJ Leake DinwiddIe, We're married to-
night al the residence Of the bride, in Upper
kipg Street tonight Rev. T.. Y. REGISTER, OF the
NJ r Church South, uficiated. Mr. and Mrs.
Dinwiddie Ieft tonight for Florida.
Miss Bessie StableT, fourteen years old, daughter
If Dr. Lawrence Stabler, died last night from
effects Of an operation tor appendicitis.
The funeral Of Thomas Jefferson. generally
known As Chinese Tom" took place this morn
ing from Demane's undertaking establishment in
King Street The services were conducted by Rev.
h. y Register, and the interment was in the
Methodist Cemetery.
!. ". Wilson, deputy, has reported to PARK
Aguew collector Of internal revenue for this dis
triot that in searching the distillcry Of Robert
Loyelacc I'm Franklin county, Monday, he dis
covered fve half-barrels Of brandy buried in ths
cellar and barn The brandy WAS placed in tho
storcroom and Loyelace was placed under bond
Councilman Edward Z. Lawler and Miss Annie
A. Over were married at st. MaTy's Church at 81
o'clock this morning. The groom's best man VA
James T. Iawler, and the bride was attended 10y
Miss Kate C. Ahern. The ceremony was perform
ed by Rev H. j. Cutler, Immediately after which
Mr. and Mrs. Lawler left for New York.
An attempt was made to burglarize the resi-
dcnce Of John A. Marshall. in Wolfe Street Al
an early hour this morning. Mr. Marshall free
two shots at the burglar, who made a hasts
disappearance.