The times., 1899-02-21
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.

Alexandria. Va. Feb. 20.-The quarantine
raised from several houses today in which smallpox
has existed. The corps of physicians appointed
to make the house-to-house inspection are pro-
crossing rapidly with their work, and the people
generally submitting TO vaccination Health
Officer Miller expresses himself grstihed with
the progress made by his assistants during yester-
day and today, and hopes to have the small
pox we'll under control. The seven physicians
selected to assist the Health Officer not only
expected TO make the inspection, but also re-
quired TO visit daily all cases of smallpox at
the hospital and in quarantine. The police who
were detailed for special duty in the health de-
partment have been withdrawn at the request Of
the board Of health and all guards assistants and
others needed TO aid in eNterminating smallpox
from the city will be named by the health de-
partment.
The public schools which had been closed for
some days past account OF the recent blizzard,
TeOpened today
Bishop Whittle, OF the Episcopal Diocese of
Virginia, will administer the rite OF confrna-
tiOn in Christ Church April 10.
J. II. McFldden. of the Standard oil Company,
called to Baltimore today to attend the
funeral of his father.
The funeral of Mrs Frances Schmidt, who died
at the home of her son-n-law, John Underwood.
in South Fairfax Street, Saturday night, took
place this evening. As smallpox has existed in
the family OF Mr.. Underwood the funeral
tery in a wagon, and no carriages were used
The funeral of the late Mrs. Ada Benzette-
Ryan took place at o'clock this morning from
St Mary's Church, Rev. Father Cutler conduct
ing the services. The pall-bearers were Messrs
Luther Cook. Thomas Kelly. William Nugent,
Joseph Woodfed, Carter smith, and A. j. Green.
The remains OF Mrs. Addie L. Richards were
inferred in Bethel Cemetery this evening. The
funeral services We're conducted by Rev. ]. Z.
Thacker OF the second PRESBYTERIAN Church.
VI. B. Harlow. President OF the Business Mems
League, today received a letter from Senator
Martin stating that he had incorporated in the
River and Harbor bill provision for S150,OOO for
removing the distractions from the Potomac he
low Washington, and that he would do all in his
power 10 have the clause retained
The tower bell recently ordered by the city
council for the Hydrauon Engine House has ar
rived in this city from the Baltimore mlnuiac-
turers. 1t will be placed in position within
few days. which occasion the members of the
company propose 10 celebrate by speech making
and refreshments.
Tn, funeral OF the late Mrs Annie Nayhugh
took place this afternoon from 523 OrunOco Street
Col. Del Kemper is i'll at his home, in South
Pitt Street.
The Cooperative Charities Association will
hold a pound party in the Business Mems League
rooms tomorrow. The association is accomplish
ing a great work among the poor, and the citi-
zcns generally are requested to aid them in their
efforts. The rooms will be open from 10 to
: p M
During Lent special services will he held in
Christ Church every Thursday night, and at
o'clock in the afternoon on Tuesday and Friday
Of each week. At st. Paul's Church services viii
be held at 44j p. IN. Tuesdays WednC sdays. and
Thursdays. At Grace Church services will be
held Wednesdays, Thursdays, and FridayS-
William Coleman. cnlored who is a standing
candidate for any office within the gift of the
people. received notice today that he has been
dropped from the United States pension rolls
Coleman had been receiving S 4 month
The Woman's Auxiliary will meet in Lee Camp
Hall tomorrow morning at ln:3O-
\ team driven by George Cleveland, OF Fairfax
county ran away in King street today, and col
lided with several vehicles At the intersection Of
King and St Aslph Streets Miss Josie Davis was
knocked down by the animals and painfully in
jured. She attended by DIR. Mct'uire. and
subsequently was assisted to her home, in Patrick
Street.
The Young Mems Sodality Lyceum will celebrate
Washington's Birthday by oyster roast 1t
Iyccum Hall