The times., 1899-10-14
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.

ALEXANDRIA, Oct l3-The echo of Alex
,rdr;a,s great festal day can still be heard.
The citizens seem loath 10 remove the decorations
from their residences and business houses which
commemorate one OF the greatest events in the
citvs history. That the display surpassed the
homes Of the citizens and the expectations of the
visitors was evidenced by the expressions OF graf
ifcation, especially the part OF those VINO
reside outside OF Alexandria The grandstands
in Washington and Royal Streets were torn
down today. but the decorations were NOT re-
meyed from the court OF honor in Washington
Street. The Times was complmented en- every
hand for the full and excellent accounts OF lhe
celebration published. To-day the executive and
finance committees called Commander Logan
of the Machias and returned thanks Tor the part
he and his men took in the celebration. vi the
distinguished guests here none appeared 10 en-
JOY the occasion than Commissioner wight,
Of the District. After participating IN the parade
the Commissioner was escorted TO the various
engine houses of the fire department. Al night
he was the guest Of Secretary Q. G. Carlln Inc
committee desires. through the columns OF The
Times, TO return thanks TO all persons who added
if only by their presence, to the success of the
celebration The United States despatch boat
Dolphin left here this morning for the Washing
ton navy yard
Much credit for the success of the great under
taking Is due to the untiring efforts OF A. j.
Wedderburn assistant secretary TO the general
committee. Mr. Wedderburn first suggested the
celebration and when the movement was put on
loot he ldbOred zsalOnSF ipF the suCctfS OF lile
undertaking IL is proposed TO organize at
once and begin preparations for the proposed
| oomlneInoration OF the Tooth anniversary Of the
death OF General Washington. which will be held
in this city, Mount Vernon, and Washington,
In December next.
The citizens Of Alexandria were liberal in con-
tributing to the sesqui- fund, the city
council appropriated $500, and many firms and
citizens OF Washington generous in their
offerings The committee today received $50.
Today IL was found that not only had the guests
been well provided for, but that sufficient had
been left to feed hundreds. The supplies il is
! thought, win be distributed among the poor Of
the city.
During the absence of the family OF Mr.. Hanra-
han from their home, in North Alfred Street,
last night, their home broken into and
| robbed OF jewelry valued at about 500. The
| house was ransacked. and the contents Of bu-
resu drawers were dumped on the floors, beds
were cut open, and quantity Of furniture was
| broken.
| 1t is understood that Baltimore capitalists have
leased the old VulcanZing works in lower Duke
Street and will, in the near future establish
| there q barytes mill. About fifty men, it is
understood, viii be employed
| The funeral of the late DIR. E. s Leadbeater
viii take place from Christ Church. Sunday after
noon, at 3 o'clock.
| About dozen suspects" were picked up by
the police yesterday and detained at police head.
| quarters until this morning, when they were
| ordered to leave the city.