Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
Wreath of Oak and Evergreens for Wash
ington's Tomb Received From England.
The Inscriptions Upon the Two De-
signs-POem by Canon of
East Yorkshire.
Evening Star, Bureau,
No. ~ King st.
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Bell Telephone, NO. Jos,
ALEXANDRIA. Va, December II, 1899.
The wreath of oak and evergreens sent
from London by the Earl of Londesbor-
ough and Constitutional Lodge, No. POI of
Beverly. East Yorkshire, England, arrived
here yesterday afternoon consigned to Mr..
James Douglass. and is now on exhibition
al the corner of King and St. Asaph
streets. The wreath is constructed in
handsome design and is about five feet in
diameter. 1t is accompanied by Masonic
emblem representing the square and COM
passes, also composed of oak and ever
greens. The poem which Richard Wilton,
c&ron Of East Yorkshire, composed to be
read at the tomb of Washington Thurs
day, inclosed, but the verses will not
he given out for publication until they are
read at Mt Vernon. Attached to the two
designs are cares bearing, respectively, the
following inscriptions:
Prom the worshipful master, officers and
brethren of The Constitutional Lodge, No.
294, of Ancient. Free and Accepted Ma
sons of Beverly. East Yorkshire, England
token of the high esteem In which the
character of the illusrious Washington is
held. December Il, 1s99' (Seal)
''Londesborough Park. A humble token
of respectful admiration for one of the
greatest architects the world has ever
known. Whose works every Englishman
prays may endure and prosper through all
honorary member of Liberty Lodge, Bever-
ly Mass. and past master of Constitu-
tional Lodge, No: 294 Beverly, Yorkshire
England"
Barn Destroyed by Fire.
Fire destroyed handsome barn on the
farm of Mr. George A. Abbott in Fairfax
county, a few miles west of this city, at
late hour Saturday night. Two cows
were burned. several bushels of corn, a
l1.,ltJ .,r.ti-
cles. which were stored in the building
we're completely consumed. the loss aggre-
eating ahou; 81 1000. on which there is an
insurance to the amount of $1,2D. The
origin of the fire is unknown.
General Matters.
While leaning out of his cab window ].
w Haring. an engineer on the southern
| railroad, had narrow escape from death
late Saturday night, his engine was
drawing North Union street. Being
intent on looking for a signal he did not
observe a box car standing on the siding
until his head struck against it with Vfo-
lence. In a SeIn-uECCnSCiouS state the in
jured man was carried to his residence. 1871
Duke street. DR.. O'Brien was called and
found that Mr.. Haring had not sustained
permanent injuries.
Three men suspected Of being Robert
Wilson. William Mccain and Charles Riley
We're before Mayor Simpson this morning.
| suspicion of having escaped from Jail De
| cember +, at TOwSon, Baltimore county.
Md. The authorities at that point had been
| communicated with, but reply had
been received, Mayor Simpson ordered the
/ men locked up, awaiting developments
| The funeral of Mrs. Mary Downcy, whose
eath occurred last Thursday, took place
| this morning from St. Mary's Church,
| Father H. j. Cutler officiating. Many
| friends and relatives of the deceased at
| tended the services, and interment was
| made in St. Mary's cemetery.
The marriage of Miss Elizabeth McCucn
| and Mr.. Robert w. Schneider will take
| place at 6 o'clock tomorrow evening in
I Grace Episcopal Church.