Evening star., 1900-09-19
AT FAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
SPECIAL MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL
HELD LAST NIGHT.
Criticism of Board of Aldermen by
Mr. Lawler-RehearnaI for
Benefit Concert.
Evening Star Bureau,
No. 7O1 King St.

Bell Telephone No. 100,
ALEXANDRIA, Va. September 10, 1900.
There was a special meeting of the city
council last evening. called at the instance
of members of the street committee. After
much trouble in securing a quorum Presi-
dent Snowden called the meeting to order
In the absence of Clerk Stansbury Mr.
Frank G. Grimes was chosen clerk pro tem
Mr.. LawIer addressed the council at some
length. In the course of his remarks he
severely criticised the board of aldermen
alleging that when attempt was made
in common council to enact certain laws
members of the higher board stayed away
to defeat the movement. Mr.. Lawler op-
posed the transaction Of business on ac-
count of the small number present.
A letter from City Engineer Holcombe
was read, calling attention to the damaged
condition of a sewer on the block bounded
by Pendleton, Oronoco. Fairfax and Royal
streets. Mr.. Holcombe advised the appro-
priation Of $3.50 for Its repair. Some dis
Lawler moved to adjourn and the motion
was carried.
In the board Of aldermen Mr.. T. Ballen-
ger presided In the absence of President
w. Fl. Marbury. who was kept away on
account Of ill-health.
Rehearsal for Concert.
The final rehearsal for the concert to be
people Of Galveston will take place in the
Opera House this evening. The sale of
tickets for the entertainment has been
large. The following have been placed on
the committee to have the management of
the concert: Mr. John Herndon. Mr.. Geo.
r. Hill, Mr.. Gardner L. Boothe, Mrs. T. M.
Jones. Mr.. w. r. Whittlesey, Mrs James
E. Alexander. Mr.. J. M. Hill. Mrs. George
r. Hill and Mr.. M. B. Harlow.
General and Personal.
The democrats of GAINESVILLE have ar
ranged for a big celebration and flag rails
Ing Thursday, the 9th instant Public
speaking will take place on the green. and
among those who will deliver addresses are
Mr.. Andrew A. Lipscomb of Alexandria
county, Messrs. r. Walton Moore Lewis
FL. Machen and Robert e. Lee, tr.,, of Fair
fax
The regular monthly meeting of the
board of police commissioners will be held
said that several matters relating to the
police force will be acted upon.
In the police court this morning there
only one case before Mayor Simpson
that of Joseph Thomas small co.ored
boy, arrested by Officer Roberts on sus-
picion of stealing watches. Three time
pieces were displayed as evidence of he
theft. The testimony of several witnesses
however. was in favor of Joseph, and the
mayor returned the watches, remarking as
he dismissed the lad, that Officer Roberts
had produced three good cases and one bad
one.
The funeral Of Henry Mifleton, whose
death occurred Sunday at the Alexandria
Infirmary, took place yesterday afternoon
from the residence of his brother, No. 11O
Commerce street. Rev. DR.. George L. Hunt
offlciated, and the I'M terment was made in
the Methodist Protestant cemetery
AT meeting of the Young Mems Soda 'ity
Lyceum. held last evening. it was decided
not to celebrate the twelfth anniversary
of the organization at present In lieu of "a
celebration the society will give an oyster
roast Thanksgiving night.
The Episcopal Theological Seminary of
Virginia opened its annual session today
Entrance examinations were commenced
this morning. The routine of school busi-
ness will not be fairly started un il next
Monday. When all the students have ar
rived there will be about forty-five names
on the list.