Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-11
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LOCAL BREVITIE5.

An alarming increase in the numbt r
oil typhoid fever cases is reported in
Georgetown tits year. The physicians
say there has been heavy increase
throughout the Dis rct OF Columbia.
The Weems line will, it is under
stood, run its present schedule of three
trips per week between this city and
the river landings aud Baltimore until
sbont the first of the year, unless there
should be unusually severe weather
before that time.
The cloudy weather OF yesterday
eliminated in rain last plight. There
| were several showers. accompanied by
considerable electricity. This morning
broke bright, but at times the heavens
assumed a threatening aspect, the
| weather not appearing 10 be settled.
As has heretofore been stated Alex
sndria Council, No. SO, Junior Order
of Mechanics, will celebrate the
eleventh anniversary Ct their organiza-
ton with an entertainment at the
opera house Thursday, September 10
An interesting musical and literary
programme has been prepared for The
occasion.
While riding across the Aqueduct
Bridge yesterday about o'clock John
X. Robinson, a laborer at Fort Myer,
saw q large snake coiled upin the grass
below and while reaching for q stone
with which to bit 1t withiwas bitten By
another ..s1ske which he disturbed
when picking up the stone. The snake
was large copper head, and although
the bite is not regarded as serious 1t ia
very painful. Robinson was sent to
the Georgetown Hospital.
Complaint was made st police hesdquarterI
! this morning that two small boys liViss in
the southeastern part Of the city had stolen
| two copper bolts from yacht at the ship
| yard and sold them 10 Junk dealer. The
property was recovered aud the names OF The
| boys procured, but the complainant finally
| concluded that he would not prosecute The
case.
Alexandria Council, Royal Areanum, held
| it, regular meeting last night at which rou
| tine business was transacted One application
| for membership was received. After the I'D
/ iournmeut of the council the membs g repair
| ed 10 the lower room, where they discussed @
feast OF ice cream and csfe. and later engaged
In a smoker.
Charles Harper, cOlored, WAS before the
Msyor this morning charged with selling
pocket knives without licente. He Wal
| fined $3.50. Richard Pines, eolored. charged
| with selling % knives belonging to Harper
was subsequently, arrested. 1t lie supported
| thai the knives have been stolen.
| young man who had tesn under the in.
iuence Of liquor during the day caused some
excitement early last night by attempting t.
throw himself in front Of an approaching
electric train on upper King street Friend
prevented the young man from carrying ou
bis intention.
Sol Smith kusselPs own company and
famous play, "a Poor Relation" includin.
the new star Frederick summerfield, whit
will take Mr.. 2ussells part of Noah Vale
will be sn early attraction at ihs Open
House.
Fredda, the six.year.old daughter Of Mr.
Frederick Mumford, died from diphtheria 81
her home ca Commerce street yesterds,
evening.
The barge Maggie Donaldson. from Nor
folk with fertilizer to the Bryant Fertilizer
Company, arrived yesterday.
A bow named Wesch fell overheard from
one of the docks yesterday. He was rescue,
by Mr.. VIM. Eeardon, jr.
Four dodgers were at the station house lss
night.