The times., 1899-02-28
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.

Alexandria, Va. Feb 27-The Board OF Health
met tonight and perfected its report, which will
be submitted to the city council tomorrow night.
one new case Of smallpox has been reported since
last night. Officers Wilkinson, Roberts, Spinks,
ana Knight who were detailed to inspect houses
and inmates. were relieved OF this duty tonight
and returned to their regular service on the
police force.
George Holiday was fined s. in the Police Court
today on charge of gambling.
ii. j. hewitt, one OF the hest known citizens
of Alexandria, died Of grip at his home, in
North Columbus Street at early hour this
morning. after an illness of a few days. lie was
dtty-three years of age. During the Civil War
Mr. Ncvitt was member OF the Home Guards
Of LyDUhhurg, and when peace was restored lie
returned with his parents to this city. He was
for some years clerk of the city school board,
and also an attache of the Alexandra
Gazette He was a member OF Lee Camp, Con
icderate Veterans, 1.-The Young Mems Sodahty
LyCeum, and the ilydraulion Fire Company
which organizations met tonight and arranged
for attending the funeral on Wednesday morn
IN interesting meeting Of Belle Haven Council.
Junior Order American Mechanics. was held to-
night
Judge Norton. of the Corporation Court, today
granted a charter to the Washington Automobile
Company. which company proposes to manuiac-
tlire and sell automobile vehicles. II. D. Mcrick,
of Washington, is president, and A. W. Arm
is $4,000.
A charter was granted to the National Electric
Supply Company. of which II. d. Merick is also
president. The, capital stock of this company Is
placed at s25, 600
third charter was granted to the American
Banking and Building Company, the objects OF
which are to conduct general banking and
building association business The capital stock
of this company is to be not less than 100000,
more than $40, 100000. j. Il. Van Mater, of
Hacerstown. is President, and Gardner l.. Boothe
agent for this city.
The new alarm bell which recently pur
chased for the Hydraulion Fire Enginehouse
from the Henry McShane Company, of Balti-
more was hung today.
The Land and River Improvement Company
held meeting today and reelected all OF the
old directors, did also the Mount Vernon Con
sruction Company
owen Creegan. a thrce-year-old son of Michael
Crecgan fell down a fight OF stairs at his faith
er's residence, in South Royal Street. and broke
one of his legs.
Mr.. and Mr7 George H. Robinson have return
ed from their wedding trip North.
Grand Prclatc William ii. May and A. F. Cox,
representing Oriental Lodge, No. 6, knights of
Py tlias, and Z. Il. Boyer, representing Me
chanic's Lodge, X. of p. accompanied by j. II:
Alexander and ". L. Garrett, OF Leesburg. ana
DR.. Russell. OF Herndon. went to Portsmouth to-
night TO attend the meeting of the Grand Council,
which convenes tomorrow night.
concert for the benefit of the Village Chapel
given in the Opera House tonight. ne at
tendance was very good.
warrant was issued today for the arrest OF
Ed Davis coored, on complaint OF Lieutenant
Smith. The lieutenant in passing house IN
Cameron Street injected with smallpox heard
cries OF murder, and making an investigation
found Davis was beating one OF the inmates OF
the house. His case will he tried tomorrow.
Mrs. Minnie DowHey, wife of William Do"ney'
formerly of this city died in Washington yes
tcrdsy Deceased was well and favorabiy known
here, and her death will he regretted by a large
circle OF friends.
Alexandria Council National Union. met to-
night, but transacted no business OF importance.