The times., 1899-08-18
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.

Alexandria, Aug. 1.-THE report submitted 10
the city council last night by the special COM
mittee appointed 20 inspect the material being
used in the construction Of gravel roadways in
the city is gratifying to the committee Of eoun-
ell having the street work in charge Consider
able complaint had been heard from the residents
along the line of the Improvements. The COM
mittee on streets contended that there WIS no
cause for complaining; that the material being
used was the best obtainahle. and that the work
WAS being done IN the best manner possible The
matter was brought TO the attention OF the coun-
ell and investigation followed, with the re-
suit stated above. The committee on streets VIII
proceed xith the work until the appropriations
are exhausted. Alderman J. NJ Hill, on July Is,
offered the sum OF $50 10 the person who would
present the best plan for the improvements of
the sidewalks and streets, the plan to be accept
able to a committee Of business men; and also to
pay an additional SIO0 when the plan IS adopted
by the city council All propositions were to be
submitted within thirty days. Ii is understood
that several plans have been prepared and viii
be submitted tomorrow.
At late hour last night report was cireti-
lated in this city that the negro who assaulted
Mrs John A. Dean, in Alexandria county, on
Tuesday night, had been captured, and that
Sheriff Palmer was his way with the prisoner
TO this city. A telephone message to this ef-
feet was received At police headquarters from
ST. Asaph Junction. and It was soon rImored on
the streets that the Alexandria Light Infantry had
beeen put under arms. to be in readiness 70 pro-
tect the prisoner from violence. A message was
received tonight to the effect that Mrs Deans
assailant still at large
game of baseball will be played on the old
fair grounds tomorrow afternoon. The contest
ing teams viii be the Alexandrians and nine
from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing,
Washington
Policemen Beach. Knight. and Bettis left for
the lower Potomac today on their ten dayss-va-
cation.
II. G.. COombe and Miss Adelaide Rudd both Of
Washington, were married in this city on Mon
day last The ceremony was performed by Rev
J. II. Butler. pastor of the Baptist Church
The promoters Of the proposed electric railway
from Fails Church 10 Fairfax Courthouse are ex-
perieneing much trouble A charter for the road
was granted by the Legislature ten years ago and
renewed AT the last session Of the Legislature
The supervisors of Fairfax county who have
objected 10 the construction OF the road have
been threatened with mandamus proceedings TO
compel them 10 grant the right Of way COM
mittee of citizens went before the beard yester-
day and urged that the supervisors take favor
able action on the proposition The matter was
discussed, but final action was taken
II IS stated that the Republicans OF Alexandria
city aud county contemplate nominating a canfli-
date 70 oppose the Hon. frank Hume for the
House OF Delegates in the November election
Mr.. Hume's popularity, as demonstrated at the
recent DCmOcratic primary, his friends believe,
is an assurance that he VIII win in the general
election.
At Fairfax Courthouse yesterday Hon Joseph
p Willard vas nominated hY the Democrats for
the House Of Delegates without opposition. The
Republican county committee met last night and
decided to hold a convention in September
consider the sdvisabiliiy OF placing a candidate
IN the field 70 oppose Captain Willard.