The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-28
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, June 27.-The ex-
! animation of teachers for the public
schools began yesterday and will be con-
cluded Friday. The examinations OF teach
ers for the white schools was concluded
by Superintendent Kemper this afternccl.
Those examined were Misses Mamie Da-
Wis, Alice Thomas, Sophie Bowie, AID Vir-
ginia Roxbury, of Alexandria. and Miss
Lena Sanger, who is an applicant for
school in Rockingham County. 1t has at
tracted attention that so few Alexandria
women have appeared this year for exami-
nation. There are already number OF
substitute teachers who have two-year
certificates, but 1t is considered strange
that some of the graduates of the high
schools this year have not appeared to be
examined for places. The next two days will
be occupied by the examination of coIored
teachers.
Intelligence from Fairfax IS to the effect
that on yesterday afternoon Mrs. Simpson,
residing short distance south OF Burke's
Station, was, during a storm, struck by
lightning and killed. She leaves several
children.
1t is reported to the police tonight that
z. T. Grimes. employed on the Southern
Railway, while at work on the railroad at
Seminary Crossing, had IS stolen from his
coat, which he had laid aside.
Commonwealth Attorney MarbuTy and
City Treasurer Robinson gave bonds and
qualified this afternoon before Judge Nor
ton, in the Corporation Court. They will
enter upon the duties of office on the LIST
OF July next.
]. d. Hooe and wife have conveyed for
$500, to Mrs. Sarah ]. Mcclure, nee
Johnson, formerly of Washington, the resi-
dence at the corner of Washington and
Prince Streets. which was erected as the
Lyceum Hall, but converted into a dwell
ing by the late John B. Daingerfeld.
The artesian well, in the southwestern
portion of the city, on the Southern Rail-
way property. is now producing an album
dant supply Of good water at a depth Of
somewhat over 400 feet. The water will
be carried in pipes TO the shops and yards
OF the Southern Railway in this city. This
is the third artesian well in Alexandria
the first being at POrtner's Brewery and
the second at the Alexandria lee Works, at
the foot of Cameron Street.
The funeral of Major W F. PaGFatt took
place this afternoon from his late home
on South Alfred Street. Rev. Z. V. Reyes
ter conducted the service.
4 slight fire occurred about / o'clock
this morning at the boarding house OF Mrs
I4IlEaDetn i. MCNelSn, on queen street,
near St. Asaph. The flames, which origi-
mated from stove in the kitchen. were
speedily extinguished by the chemical en-
CINE belonging to the Columbia Company,
which was handled by President Gronau.
of the Fire Wardens, and Mr. Taylor, OF
the Columbia Company. Fifty dollars will
cover the loss.
Father Cutler, ct St. Mary's Church,
early this morning Joined in matrimony
William E. Moore and Miss Mary r. Kelly.
both of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Moore took
the early train for Atlantic City.
The Relief Hook and Ladder Company
and other fremen attended this afternoon
the funeral of John i. Huntington. The
pallbearers were Il. VI. Latham, G.. NJ
Myers, William Entwisle, J. C. Gill, Pow
ell Snowden, a. W. Melchor and H. II.
Haynes.
Judge Norton has reappointed Dr. W. Il;
Purvis coroner for the city OF Alexandria.
The game of baseball between the Alex
andras and the Rockvilles. at the baseball
grounds here. this afternoon. drew about
five hundred persons. the contest resulte!
in score OF II to . in favor of the Ala,-
andriaE.