The times., 1899-06-03
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.

Alexandria. June 2.-In memory Of the
birth of Jefferson Davis reception was
rendered this evening to R. E. Lee Camp,
Confederate Veterans, by the Seventeenth
Virginia Regiment Chapter, United Daugh-
ters of the Confederacy The affair was in
| charge OF Miss Katherine Stuart President
of the chapter. and Col. X Kemper was
the orator of the occasion. The following
musical programme was rendered: Dix
ie, by the Children OF the Confederacy;
selections by the Alexandria Banjo and
Mandolin Club address on the life Of JEFF
ferson Davis. *. Memper; "Homespun
GIRL Miss Blanche Rotchford; Bonnie
| Blue Flag" Children of the Confederacy;
selections, Banjo and Mandolin Club. The
Womans Auxiliary. Mary Custls Chapter,
Anne Lee Memorial Association, Caildren
of the Confederacy, and the Sons OF Vet
Grams aided in making the affair a bril-
liant success.
About 4;SO o'clock this Afternoon the sta
bic in the rear of the residence of Collector
OF Internal Revenue Agnew, in South Pitt
Street, was almost destroyed by fire. The
fire originated in the hay loft and had
gained considerable headway when the
department reached the scene, but by hard
! work the firemen prevented a spread of
the flames. Two horses were saved and it
/ is not thought that the damage will exceed
/ $500
! The committee appointed to arrange for
meeting TO be held at the Opera House on
Monday night next. to consider the prop
osition of celebrating the sesqui-centenniaI
of Alexandria. on July 13. met again this
afternoon and perfected arrangements for
the meeting. Mayor Simpson has been in
vited TO preside and Hon. r. Walton Moore
OF Fairfax; Messrs. Frank Hume and A.
A. Lipscomb. of Alexandria county, and
Rev. j. d. Thacker, CT this city, are ex-
! peeted to deliver addresses. An orchestra
has been secured and a musical pro-
gramme arranged. 1t has been intimated
! that an effort will be made to defer the
centennial celebration until October.
Henry Posey. who lives at Hoadley,
Prince William county. was struck by
/ lightning yesterday evening just as he was
entering his home. 1t is understood that
no hopes for his recovery are entertained.
The funeral of the late Philip Henry
| Weadon will take place Saturday morn
ing at 10 o'clock, from his home, 613 King
Street
The time for closing the public schools
has been fixed for the week beginning
/ June 25.
The Columbia Fire Company has decided
not to attend the annual convention of the
Maryland firemen. to be held at West
minister. Md, on June S.
| The damage suit of the Washington
StedmDoat company against the Norfolk
and Washington Steamboat Company was
| resumed in the United States Court to-
day. The evidence was concluded this
evening, and arguments will be heard by
Judge Waddill at Old Point during the
| second week in July.
The admiralty case of E F. Bryant
against the steamer Mary Washington will
be heard tomorrow.
Mrs. Maria V. Smith was today ap-
| pointed by Judge Norton Administrative
of the estate OF the late Bernard B. Smith.
| The Warrenton ball team and the Alex
| andrias will play game in this city on
| Thursday next.
Rev. ]. Howard Wells. formerly OF this
city. was married in Baltimore last night
| to Miss Estelle Laurette King, daughter
| of Edwin w. King. Mr.. and Mrs. Wells
| will reside in Warrenton, Va.
| The monthly meeting of the Relief Hook
and Ladder Company was held tonight.
A committee. consisting of Messrs. Park
Agnew, A. W. Melchior. and ]. r. Mans
field, was appointed 10 arrange for the
company participating in the proposed
parade on the occasion of the celebration
of the sesqui- centennial July 1S. Messrs.
W. L. Hoy, William Entwisle. and r. w.
Arnold were appointed a committee to re-
wise the companys constitution and by
| laws Harry Haynes was elected re
| corder, to succeed John Dunnington. re-
| signed.