Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-09
Issue of Bonds Approved.

The question of issuing corporation bonds
in the sum of $4,000 for public improve
ments was discussed Wednesday evening at
a largely attended meeting of the Citizens
Progressive Association held in the rooms
of the Business Mems League 1t was the
unanimous decision to support the meas
ure in the general election May 90, when
II will be submitted to a vote of the people.
Mr.. John r. Zimmerman called the meet
Ing to order. reading letter to which were
attached the names of a large number of
prominent citizens who heartily Endorsed
the proposed issue.
Mr.. Harlow made a speech saying that he
thought the people of Alexandria owed
hearty thanks to Representative John f
Rixey Of this district for the manner in
which he had looked after the interests
of Alexandria in securing appropriation
for the custom house, and also the bill
for deepening the channel between this
city and the Maryland shore and many
other matters. Upon motion of Mr.. Boothe
a resolution of thanks was unanimously
adopted.
In a brief talk the mayor complimented
the Business Mems League for its activity,
and stated that it would be we'll to have
the purposes of the proposed bond issue
brought thoroughly before the people, as
1t was very important matter.
Forfeited Her Collateral.
There was another case of violation of
the Jim Crow law before Mayor Simpson
in the police court yesterday. Lucinda
Jackson, colOred was called as the de-
PENDANT. but she did not appear and for
feited 50 collateral. The woman was ar
rested yesterday evening for refusing to
move from a seat in the white section of
car from Washington for this city over
the electric road. When Conductor Dobie
directed her to move she protested. and a
scene followed. She tried to get off the car
several times to avoid arrest, but the con-
ductor forcibly detained her until she could
be placed in the hands of the police.
Emanuel Corbin was before the court on
the charge of beating his wife Mary The
evidence was conclusive, and the mayor
imposed a fine of $40.
Prizes at Euchre Party.
The euchre party given Wednesday even
ing at Lyceum Hall by Fitzgerald Council,
Knights of Columbus was largely attended
The following were the prize winners: Mrs
E. Shinn. picture; Miss Baggett, vases;
Miss Dickori, picture: Miss Igoe, cream
pitcher; Mrs. G. Baegett one-half pound
extract; Miss ]. Doyle of Washington. vase;
Miss Kate German. camera; Mrs. G.. Len
non. box extract; Miss c. Doyle of Wash
ington, box of candy: Mrs. Ryan, comb and
brush. Gentlemen's prizes-Messrs. George
F. Keegan, gasoline stove; Brook Carter
1000 cigars; 8. Breen. deck of cards; Will
lam Donnally. kid gloves; r. L. Vented
| Eecktie: Arthur Donnally. box of cigars
John Mckenna. gallon of cream; c. NJ.
Lennon. pocket book; Edward Shinn, pair
of slippers.
Affairs Of Kretol Company.
summary of the finances of the Kretol
Chemical Company was filed In the corpor-
alton court Wednesday by Receiver Robert
Knox. 1t showed the following assets:
Warehouse, $1,000; machinery. IS. 1872 50;
personal accounts subject to credits $10.-
O39 40. Judge Norton entered decree sus-
pending the order of reference until Recefv-
er Knox could file q complete report. Mr..
Harry b. Cation was appointed commission
er in chancery April y In the cause of
George A. Armes against the kretol Chemi-
cal Company.
General Matters.
The Episcopal High School Base Ball
team will play the Eastern High School
team from Washington on the grounds near
this city tomorrow afternoon. This after