Evening star., 1901-11-18
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
VACANCIES IN POLICE DEPARTMENT
TO BE FILLED.
Other Business to Come Before the
Board of Com misslOners-Gen- M
eraI News.
Evening Star Bureau,
No. 101 King ST.,

ALEXANDRIA, Va, November IS, 1901.
There are two vacancies existing on the
police force, and the selection of men to fill
the positions will be considered at the regu-
lar monthly meeting of the board of police
commissioners, to be held Wednesday even
ing. The first vacancy was caused by the
resignation of Policeman James Deane and
the second occurred this morning when Po-
leeman William Davis resigned.
1t is said the board will take some further
action in regard to the expenses which were
incurred in the litigation in the circuit court
between that body and Mayor Simpson. At
the last meeting of the commissioners
resolution was passed petitoning council
for an appropriation of $500, or as much
thereof as might be necessary, for the pay
ment of attorneys fees. Council at recent
meeting tabled the petition before 1t was
discussed. Previously the commissioners
had presented an application for $500 for the
same purpose, and it was reported on ad-
versely by the finance committee and re-
fused by council on the ground that the
body had not been consulted in regard to
the institution of the suit and had not au-
thorized it, and. therefore. was not liable
for expenses. Messrs. Bryant Miller and
Hill were the three commissioners who sup
ported the measure. Mayor Simpson and
Commissioner Lawler opposed 1t. The MEM
bers of the board who were instrumental
In causing the suit, II Is StaleQ, VIII not DC
willing to let the matter drop.
Stylish Jewish Wedding.
Miss Minnie Cohen. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Isadore Cohen of Staunton and Mr..
Abraham Walters of Baltimore were mar
ried yesterday afternoon at o'clock In the
parlors of the Hotel Fleischmann in this
city. The ceremony was performed ac-
cording to the impressive ritual of the He
Of
Washington. A large party of friends and
relatives Of the two families was present.
AS the bridal party entered the parior. an
orchestra rendered the strains of Mendels-
sohn's Wedding March" The bride was
attired In a light travelling gown. over
which she wore handsome sealskin coat.
She carried a bouquet of Mareehal Neil
roses, which were gathered with long
streamer of white ribbon. She was attend
ed by Miss Augusta Switzer of Staunton,
Va. who was attired in travelling gown
and carried roses. Mr.. Harry Walters of
Baltimore, brother of the groom. was best
man. The bridesmaids were Miss Ray
Walters. sister Of the groom; Miss Re-
becca Lewiston and Miss Rosette Cohen
sister of the bride. all of Baltimore.
reception at the hotel followed the cere-
mony, after which the bride and groom left
for a northern trip They will make their
future home in Baltimore.
Funeral of Ernest Mcdonald.
Funeral services over the remains Of Ern-
est H. Mcdonald, who was killed in the
railroad wreck at Wellington Friday. took
place yesterday afternoon from the late
residence of the deceased on Upper King
street The services were conducted by
Rev. ]. II. 8. Ewell of the Methodist Prot
eStant Church, and the interment was made
in Bethel cemetery. Many employees Of the
Southern railroad were present. and also
the members of the Junior Order, United
American Mechanics. to which organiza-
tion the deceased belonged.
General Matters.
Chief Webster of the police force this
morning complained to Mayor Simpson of
certain conduct the part Of Officer Bet
tis of the force which the chief alleged to
be disrespectful to himself. He announced
the intention of preferring charges against
the officer.
1t has been ascertained that the reported
finding of the skeleton of a soldier near
Fort Hunt, in Fairfax county. had it's foun-
dation in the discovery of the body of a
colored infant a few days old in the woods
near the fort. The matter will probably
be investigated by the authorities of Fair
fax county.
Mr.. John Jennings died this morning.
after long illness at the Hotel Ramer on
King street. Deceased was about forty
years of age and was unmarried He had
resided IN this city for a number of years
and followed the vocation of timer He
was member Of the Junior Order. United
American Mechanics. The funeral arrange
mentS Will be made later
Rev. DIR. j. s. Wfghtman of Baltimore
preached both morning and evening yes
terday in the Methodist Episcopal Church
South. The pastor. Rev. E. v Register.
was at Aldie. where he took the place of
the presiding elder
Rev. George L. Hunt of the First BAPTIST
Church Is attending the Baptist General
Association In session in Richmond His
pulpit yesterday was occupied by Rev. Car
roil Stanley Mason of California
Alonzo Thomas. colored was fined 81 by
Mayor Simpson In the police court this
morning on the charge of being drunk on
the street. When the names of Forest
simpson and Charles Arlington were cali
cd the men did not appear and Simpson for
feited 50 and Arlington $3.50 The men
were arrested on the charge of tfisorderiy
conduct and stated that they came from
Georgetown.
Funeral services over the remains Of Mrs
Ellen Murphy, whose death occurred Satur
DAY, took place this morning at $50 O'Clock
from st. Mary's Catholic Church. Infer
ment was made in st. Mary's Cemetery
FOR UNION OF BODIES.