The Washington times., 1901-09-15
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA,.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Sept. 1i.-Alexan-
dria in common with the rest of the coun-
try is bowed in grief over the death of
President Mckinley. The untimely end
ing of the President cast n gloomy as
pect over this old town, such as cannot
be remembered by the Oldest inhahitant
Alexandria first learned of the death of
Mr.. Mckinley through The Times The
Times was the first regular edition of
any morning paper which reached this
city that contained the full details of the
death of the President. Every copy waG
quickly bought up at any price. The
Times reached this city at i:45 this morn
ing, while the regular edition OF other
morning papers did not arrive here until
o'clock.
After the news became generally known,
by 6 o'clock. flags on all the river boats
and at the Government reservations and
posts on the lower river Were at half
mast. Later buildings were draped and
everything possible was done to show the
sorrow felt by the citizens in the death
of the beloved President The city hall
was ordered to be draped by order of
Mayor Simpson, and the flag on the post
office was at half mast. This afternoon
the postofIice building was draped. Many
city are draped in mourning. a large
number of business houses are also
draped. Many more will be draped to-
morrow and Monday.
Alexandria was greatly affected when
the death of the President was learned.
Many wept when the sad tidings were
broken to them. A movement is on foot
to hold special memorial services in some
of the churches in honor of the dead
President.
J. Taylor Eilyson. Chairman of the
State Democratic Committee. last night
mailed a letter to Park Agnew, of this
city, who is State Chairman of the Repub-
lican Committee. to the effect that the
Democratic State Central Committee had
decided unfavorably On the commu.ica-
ton forwarded by Mr.. Agnew asking for
joint debate between Messrs. A j. Mon
tague, Democratic, and j. Hampton H0ge,
Republican, nominees for Governor. The
letter reached here this morning, but as
yet is unopened, as Mr.. Agnew is out of
the city.
The following was the statement made
in the letter: Your letter of September
was presented to the Democratic state
Central Con- mittee at its meeting, held in
this city yesterday, and l was instructed
to inform you that the committee declined
your invitetion for the discussion OF the
issues of the pending campaign between
our respective candidates" The letter
was postmarked at Richmond, and dated
September Is.
The congregation of the Baptist Church
at Del Ray. Alexandria County, last night
rendered their pastor, the Rev. Mr.. Har-
Ian, a farewell reception prior to his leav-
ing that church for the Chicago Uni
versity.
The reception took place at the residence
of Mrs. George Rucker, at st. Elmo, AL
eXandria County, and was attended by
D,r
Refreshments We're served in abundance,
and the evening was made a memorable
one to the retiring pastor and his congre-
CATION.
The Rev. Mr.. Harlan will leave on
Tuesday next for the Chicago University
where he will complete his preparation for
the ministry by taking three years
course.
Policeman John r. Roberts tonight went
to the old fair grounds. where q dog and
pony show is in progress. and arrested
boy giving his name as Wade Guest. who
is supposed to have run away from his
home in Richmond.
The arrest was made on the strength of
the following telegram from B. r. How
Thomas Smith, colored boy, with dog and
pony show; sixteen years old: striped suit
of clothes; shoes badly worn; hold and
wire at my expense. His sister Will come
for him
The boy Policeman Roberts arrested tai
lies with the above description in every
partIeular. and the officer believes that
he is the lad wanted. He says that his
name Is not Smith, but Wade Guest. and
that he IS seventeen years old The Rich.
mond police will probably be notified of
the boys arrest tomorrow morning.
In the Corporation Court today Judge
J. X NJ Norton granted a charter to the
Automatic Fire Door Company, the OBJ
jects of which are to purchase, manufac-
ture, and sell patent rights OF all kinds.
The sum of $4,000 is named as the cap
O1a fxf rs g.
ton. is president. and Samuel G. Brent is
named as local attorney.
At Trinity Church tomorrow morning
a duet, Sleep on Beloved" will ne sung
by Mrs. George Petit soprano. and Mrs
]. S. Renner, alto. AT the evening ser
vice will be sung an anthem, All United
in Jesus, with tenor solo by w iliiam
owens. Among the others who Will com
prise the choir are Mrs. Lyles and Miss
Maggie Padgett, sopranos; j. 5. Renner,
basso and chorister. and Miss Emma
Leatherland, organist.
Appropriate exercises in observance of
the Jewish New Year were held in the
synagogue on North Washington Street
last night and this morning. The ser
vices were conducted by the Rcv. Mr..
Wise. of Cincinnati. who delivered an able
discourse. .
Belmont" the country residence of
the late Richard Lloyd, in Alexandria
County. has been sold to Washing.
tonian, it is understood, for the sum OF
$4,000.
The Relief Hook and Ladder Company
have completed arrangements for attend
ing the State Firemens Association.
which meets in Staunton, Va. September
%. The members of the company will
leave this city on that morning by way
of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. and
will be accompanied by Washington
band
B. A. Mankin has purchased from w
T. Lloyd a house and lot on the south
side of Wolfe Street, between Lee and
Union Streets. for $500.
Some miscreant last night broke. with
a stick. a large window in the residence
If Henry +. Robertson, on South WASH
ington Street. between Prince and Duke
Streets This morning Mr.. Robertson
notified the police and offered reward
Of SO for the capture of the offender.
Many Alexandrians today went to
Bethel, Fauquier county, to attend the
reunion of ''Mosbys Men," which took
place there today.
A delightful german was given at the
''Leesburg Inn" last night by the pro
prietors, Messrs. Flicker and Barry, in
honor of Miss Wooster, of Ohio, who Is
a niece of Mr.. Barry. The german was
led by Hamilton Shepherd. of Washing
ton. A large number of Washingtonians
and Alexandrians were present.
WORTH WELGHT IN GOLD.
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