The times., 1899-08-17
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.

Alexandria, Aug ia special session OF the
CITY council was held tonight to hear the report
of the committee appointed at the last meeting
to inspect the gravel being used IL the con-
struction- OF the roadways in different sections OF
the city. The committee, composed Of Alder
men Clarke and Curtin and COuncimen Moore
and Kelly submitted the results Of its investi-
gation.
The report showed that in the gravel pit in
Fairfax county an almost inexkaustible supply
of the substance composed OF clay. gravel, and
iron was found, which the committee thought
would make admirable material 70 be used
over broken stones in the construction OF road
ways through the city. The committee recon-
mended that the city council instruct the COM
mittee on streets 20 continue its work The
committee also stated that it had visited Gibbon
and Commerce Streets. The latter was reported
10 be in excellent condition portion Of Glib
bon Street was said TO be in a condition uniav-
orable to the health Of its residents owing 10
poor drainage. The committee recommended that
careful attention be paid TO the cutters and curb
ing throughout the city.
Mr. Smith, chairman Of the COMMITTEES on
on streets read a letter from Maurice HACKER,
Assistant Engineer Of the District OF Columbia.
in which that Sfieial stated that he had exam
ined the gravel being used in improving certain
streets in this city, and that he considered the
material good as any that had come under
his observation for the work for which it IS
being used
Resolutions providing for appropriations for
completing work IN Commerce Street was re-
terreu 10 tnc committee on
The funeral OF Arthur Arnold. who committed
suicide this morning by swallowing a solution
of bluestone and earbolic acid, will take place
Friday afternoon. The suicide OF young Arnold
was not a surprise TO his intimate friends TO
whom he had stated that he intended taking his
life. Arnold was married in May last TO Miss
Edith Downing. The couple went TO live in
South Fairfax Street, but recently removed 10
South Lee Street, between Wilkes and GihbOn.
Recently there have been rumors that the do
nestle relations were strained, and that on Mon
day last he attempted 10 Kill himself with
razor. At early hour this morning Arnold
arose and went 20 the home oi his stepInother.
Mrs. Virginia Arnold at Fairfax and Wilkes
Streets, and told her that he had swallowed
poison Mrs Arnold became alarmed and ran
from the house to summon assistance. During
her absence Arnold started toward the river,
and would doubtless have jumped from the
dock had il not been for Alderman Dobie who
escorted him back 10 the home Of Mrs. Arnold.
When Dr. Edward GoSman reached the side Of
the young man he beyond medical aid. and
expired about o'clock in great agony Arnold
had for several years been employed at Paf's
shoe factory. lie st time worked in Wash
ington, where he was well known. Arnold was
twenty-five years of age. and son Of Po-
liceman Julian Anoid who was killed while in
the discharge OF his duty. in iss7-
The funeral of the infant child of William
II. Robinson took place this afternoon. The
services were conducted by Rev. s. A. Wallis.
The Republican committee q Fairfax county
viii meet Wednesday night next 10 take
action in reference TO nominating candidate
for the Legislature.
District Lodge of Good Templars. embracing
the lodges of Fairfax. Prince William. and Alex
andria counties. VIII meet with Enterprise
Lodge at Ida. FAIRFAX county, Saturday next.
It IS expected that the sesqui-centenniaI cele-
bratioa will be held On Oct Der u
Miss Kate Donohue. OF Washington. and Michael
J. Fahey. of New York. were married at the par
sonage of ST. Mary's Church. in this city, At &
o'clock this evening. The ceremony was perform
ed by Rev. Henry ). Cutler pastor OF ST Mary's.
assisted by Rev. Father OROurke, O. P. Of 81.
pomne's Church, Washington. The visit 10
Alexandria and wedding In this city was unex-
pected until TODAY, when it was found TO be
/ impossible 20 obtain marriage license in Wash
/ ington owing 10 the fact that the groom was q
native OF Canada The bridal party returned
to Washington the 7:l5 electric trair.