The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-06
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.

ALEXANDRIA,, Va, Sept 5.-The
Democratic hag-raising at Windmill Hill
this evening attracted large crowd, of
which ladies formed a considerable por-
tion. A platform had been erected around
the flagstaff, and as the-hour selected
was in the late afternoon. preparations
had been made for the coming on of night
and headlights and Chinese lanterns were
numerous. The flag was raised just about
sunset by Mrs, Roy Hassler, of Nebraska,
and the Misses Brown, of South Carolina.
Mrs. Hassler was formerly Miss AGams,
of Alexandria, and at her wedding here
several years ago, when she was married
to Mr.. Roy Hassler, a newspaper man OF
Nebraska, Hon. William ]. Bryan was
present and gave the bride away. The
spot where the demonstration took place
is an exceedingly beautiful one, and the
atmosphere, not in the central part of
the city was here tempered by a brisk
wind from the southeast, which caught
the flags as they were unfurled and
spread them to the breeze. The colors
consisted of handsome American en-
sign aad fine pennant. over thirty feet
long, carrying the names of Bryan ard
Stevenson.
Hon. Hubert Snowden President of the
Bryan and Stevenson Club. presided, and
introduced Hon. Samuel G. Brent, who
discussed the issues of the canvass and
urged all the assembly to unite in hearty
work, from now until the election, to roll
up in Alexandria big majority for Bry-
an and Stevenson
Hon. John VI. Johnson presented cur
rent questions in a calm. logical style.
dwelling upon all the issues, but making
the most strenuous appeal to the people
to rise in their might and by their votes
crush at once the imperialistie tendencies
of the Administration and the trusts that
sustained it. The chairman then address
ed few words to the assembly and the
throng dispersed to the music OF the
band. The meeting was one of the most
successful ever held in Alexandria.
One thousand two hundred and sixty
permits TO children to enter the white
public schools have been granted by the
clerk of the school board during the past
three days, 627 TO boys and 633 TO girls.
This is a decrease from last year of two
pupils. The number of boys have de-
creased sixteen and the number OF girls
increased fourteen. The classes are now
being arranged and the schools will open
on Monday morning next. Superinten-
dent Kemper was engaged today in the
VI teachers WHO LOOK the
professional course during last year
Misses Dream Bruce, Krusie Ficklln. Pearl
Hoffman, and Bessie Smith took the ex-
animation. The result will be announced
next week.
Mr.. Joseph Ewald was married tonight
at the Catholic rectory to Miss Goldie
Graham by Rev. H. G.. Cutler. After a
reception at the home of the bride on
oronoke Street Mr.. and Mrs. Ewald left
for a bridal trip to New York.
Albert Walker has bought from Albert
Stewart house and lot for $500. The
dwelling is a small one and is situated
on Alfred Street, near Gibbon.
Louis T. Cowie and Margaret Joaes,
who came here from Washington, were
married by d.. Hunt, at the Baptist par
sonage, last night.
Intelligence was received today that
DR.. William Gibson, who is very i'll at
Nye, Mont, is improving. This news is
gratifying TO the community here. where
DR.. Gibson is wen known and highly re-
spected.