The times., 1899-09-05
ALEXANDRIA NEWS.

ALEXANDRIA, Sept. 4.-Bids for supplying fuel
for the public school buildings during the com
ing winter were opened today. The lowest bids
were William A. Smoot Co.. Cumberland coal,
$3.50 per ton; ]. r. Zimmerman, white ash stove
coal, As; Dew. Aitcheson nut coal, S5.57. For
sawed and split wood Dew. Aiteheson and X.
E. Grover each bid S535 per cord.
James Wells and Colt Nelson Will appear be-
fore Justice Yarney, at Del Ray, tomorrow to an
swer an alleged charge of gambling. Wells and
Nelson, with three other persons, were arrested
a few weeks ago by Sheriff Palmer and his depu-
ties, who made raid at Jackson City, on COM
plant of H. Hardwick, OF Washington. The Of
fcers, it is said found no games in operation,
but intimated that they had evidence which might
lead to conviction of Wells and Nelson. AT the
preliminary trial all the parties dismissed
except Wells and Nelson, who were released in
$500 each for their appearance tomorrow.
The clerk of the school board engaged
today issuing permits TO children to enter the
public schools. During the day 79l permits were
issled-SSS to girls and 403 TO boys. Permits
will be issued tomorrow and Wednesday to white
children and on Thursday and Friday TO eolored
children
conference between the members OF the ex-
ecutive committee of the sesqu- centennial and the
chairmen of the various slbcomlnittees in charge
OF the different branches of the proposed celebra
gress is being made. Thirteen floats illustrating
the rise and progress of Alexandria, and fifteen
floats TO represent the business interests Of the
city and various organizations, have been arranged
ior IL is proposed that the day parade shall
consist OF cavalry, artillery, and infantry, va
rlous secret and fraternal organizations and trade
Interests An effort is being made TO have the
sehool children participate in red white and
blue costumes, representing an American flag
The committee has secured fifty-two mules and
thirteen wagons from the Government supply sta
ton at ST. Asaph. Fireworks have been arranged
for, and it is contemplated to hold openair con-
certs on the night OF October l3, with display
OF set pieces.
1t is understood that the Southern Railway
Company will increase the pay OF its employees
lo per cent on September TO- A reduction of 10
per cent was made by the company in 1885, and
the proposed advance will restore the old rate
A meeting of the Senior Loyal Temperance Lee
glon will be held tomorrow evening at o'clock
Ruth Brown, colored, has been committed TO
the Alexandria county Jail for trial at the Sep
tember term OF the court, for cutting Bertha
Chase, also colored, with a racer.
Labor Day was partially observed in this city.
Operations were suspended AT the Southern Rail-
way shops, and many business houses were closed
this afternoon. The Government building was
closed and the postoftice employees observed Sun,
day hours
Services appropriate 10 the Jewish New Year
were held in the Washington Street Synagogue to-
night
The city auditor has issued $50 dog licenses It
IS sald there are not less than ZUUU dogs IN the
CITY, and Mayor Simpson has instructed the police
to make thorough and endeavor to ap-i
prehend persons who eyading the law.
The remains Of Harriet Arnold, colored, were
brought here today from Washington and inferred
in Douglas Cemetery.
Hannah Brooks, colored, aged eighty-fve years,
who has been an inmate OF the almshouse for sew
eral years. died at that institution last night.
"Uncle" Alfred Napper, who claimed to be
ninety-six years of age, died at the farm OF j. +.
Johnston, this city last night. He was
typical Virginia darkey,' and was respected by all
who knew him. He never cast a vote and had
not left his home for many years.
Engineer Wood, of the fire department Will
spend his vacation in Philadelphia.
The Alexandrias defeated the Ashburn College
team this afternoon, in we'll contested game
which was witnessed by about 500 people The
score at the close of the seventh inning when the
game was called in order to allow the visitors 10
take the train for their, home, to 6.
Guard Smith arrived here this evening, having
in charge William Dodson, colored recently con-
victed in the Alexandria County Court OF at
tempted criminal assault, and Dade and Parker,
colored men, recently sentenced by the Fairfax
Court to the penitentiary for two years for bur
glary Dodson was sentenced to serve ten years
in the penitentiary. Guard Smith will leave for
Richmond tomorrow morning with his prisoners.