Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-14

the committee on claims. Mr.. Brill, chair
man of this committee, introduced a resolu-
ton that all bills from physicians for serv-
ices IN connection with smallpox be submit
ted to Corporation Attorney Boothe for his
opinion as to its legality. Mr. Hubert
Snowden the president, ruled that the reso-
luton was not in order, as the matter had
been previously disposed of by council. Mr..
Brill then withdrew his resolution.
A resolution providing for an increase in
the salary of the chief of the fire depart
meut to $50 per year, to date from August
l. and a resolution for an increase in the
city auditors annual salary, so that the
amount will be $500, were referred to the
finance committee.
Petitions from Geo. Meade for repairing
residence on South Patrick street and
from John Nails for residence on South
Washington street were granted.
A petition signed by several citizens, ask
ing for the construction of a sewer on Co
lumbus street between King and Prince
streets. the cost of $3.50 to be equally borne
by property owners and the city, was
ferred to the finance committee.
a resolution for the appropriation of $3.50
to improve the roadway on Columbus street
between Gibbon and Franklin streets was
referred to the committee on streets.
Reunion at Fairfax.
A reunion of the members of Captain Jo-
seph E. Wizards Fairfax company, which
as Company 1, Sd Virginia Regiment, was
stationed at Camp Alger during the Span
Court House. Captain Willard was in Rich
mond, but sent regrets. About sixty MEM
bers of the company assembled, and in all
there were nearly 300 people present.
Sergeant Charles A. Appich of this city
was a guest of honor. An elegant repast
was served, after which Lieutenant s. K.
Donohoe made an address, in which he
made touching reference to the untimey
death of young Lieutenant Flagg.
Company L Reunion Association was
formed, with Captain j. E. Willard, COM
| mander; Lieutenant 8. R. Donohoe. vice
commander, and Sergeant Kenny, adjutant
1t was decided to form a womans auxil-
| larry, but the organization was postponed.
| Police Court Proceedings.
In the police court this morning Mayor
| Simpson disposed of several cases for vari-
Gus offenses, as follows:
| Clarence Mills charged with stabbine
Lewis Hart, Sunday night, in a row on
| Lower Cameron street, was arraigned. At
torney Samuel Brent appeared for the pris-
oner Several witnesses testified, the evil
| cence tending to show that Mills was
| guilty. Hart. however, showed a disinclina-
ton 10 prosecute, and the mayor imposed
| fine of so.
| Eva Baker and Annie Fischer. charged
| with dtsorderly conduct at late hour last
| night, on North Lee street, were assessed
| s. each.
Mary Jane Jenkins colored charged with
| disorderly conduct, was fined $3.50.
| Chapters Final Meeting.
The final meeting for the season of the
| Seventeenth Virginia Chapter, U. D. G..
| was held this afternoon at the home of the
| president, Miss Katharine Stewart, No. 7lt
| King street. The meeting was a protracteo
one, as important matters were up fol
| consideration.
The following delegates to the state con
| vention, which meets in Portsmouth nexi
| October, were chosen: Mrs. r. c. Powell
Mrs. Thomas Perry, Mrs. Albright, Miss
Lula Smoot and Miss Appich. with the fol
lowing alternates: Mrs. Julia Chapman
Mrs. Walter McCanrey, Miss Rebecca Pow
ell, Mrs. s. b. Smoot and Mrs. Anthony
| Smoot.
The following delegates were elected t.
| the national convention, which is to NEE
IN Richmond next November: Miss Saiii,
Stewart, Miss Alice Colquhoun, Mrs. VIM
A Smoot, Miss Katharne Stewart and Mis-
! Kate Mason Rowland. The aiternates wer
: | as follows: Mrs. James Peyton, Mrs. Alder
Smoot. Miss May Greene, Miss NJ. b. Smitl
! | and Miss Ella SmoOt.
Generar Affairs,
: News was received here this morning o
the death in Philadelphia yesterday O
Capt. NJ. EldridGe. who was for man,
8 years well-known merchant in this city
D His remains win reach here at noon tomor