The times., 1899-08-23
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.

Alexandria, Va Aug. 22.-The finance COM
mittee of the proposed sesqui-centennial cele-
bration today received the following letter from
Hon. John f. Rixey:
Gentlemen: | enclose my check for S25 toward
the expense of the celebration of the sesqul-
centennial. Alexandria has the love and best
wishes of every true Vrginian. The city is indis-
solubly united with the traditions and historical
incidents which have played so important part
in Virginias great past, and in much that has
made this country the wonder and the adInira-
ton of the world. / feel deep interest in the
success OF the cty's sesqui- and shall
be glad TO cooperate with you TO that end.''
The funeral of the late John H. Greene will
take place from st. Marys Catholic Church,
THURSDAY morning, at 10 o o'cock The announce
was surprising to his numerous friends it had
been stated at late hour last night that his
condition much improved At no time after
being taken into custody by the police did he
seem to realize that he had injured and at
tempted to Kill his wife with a hatchet After
being placed in the jail he was given a sedative
by Or. Jones, and became quiet and slept for a
short while. On awakening he spoke at random,
and imagined that some one wanted to iniure
him. He again became quiet about midnight and
dozed Off About l o'clock Guard HAYES OBJ
served that Mr.. Greene had almost ceased to
breathe. He became alarmed and at once noti-
fed City Sergeant Smith and his deputy, B. B.
Smith, When these officials arrived at the iail
life was extinct. The body was removed to VIII
liam Demaines undertaking establishment, in
King Street, and after being placed in a casket
taken to his late home. I119 King Street
Mrs. Greene, who is almost proStrated by the sad
occurrences of the past two days, and her four
little children have the sympathy of the entire
community
telephone message was received here today
announcing the death, in Washington, of John
G. Phillips, jr., formerly of this city. The re-
mains will be brought here for irterment Thurs
day afternoon. Mr.. Phillips had been employed
for many years by the Washington Steamboat
Company. He leaves widow and several chill
dren.
The steamer E. j. Tull left this port today on
her first trip for Accoquan. The hull of the
steamer constructed in the lower Potomac,
and the machine work was done by W. S. Moore's
Sons, of this city.
The infant child OF John Bernhart, Of 9l7 Mont
gomery Street, died this morning. The funeral
will take place tomorrow morning.
Rev. Father Franciscan and Messrs. Won Her
blitz, Owen Donnelly, George Green, August Cop
ton, and Rev. Father Cutler and Messrs John
Donnelly NJ. Sehuier, A. T. Travers, and l..
Shuman, OF this city, guests of the Amercus
Yacht Club today. trip down the Potomac.
Alfred Poe, of st. Georges Island, Md, is crit
ieally i'll at the home OF Andrew Deeton in
North st. Asaph Street, and his death is looked
Tor at any moment.
The committee of business men appointed to re-
ceive plans for improving the streets and side
walks met in the rooms of the Business MEMS
League tonight. Eight propositions were sub
mitted, but final action in the matter was de-
erred, to allow the members of the committee to
thoroughly examine the plans submitted The
author OF the plan approved by the committee
will be awarded $50. offered by Alderman j. NJ
Hill for the best method for street improve
nents and an additional 800 ii the plan is
adopted by the city council.